Hopewell Hi-Lites 1215 Longvue Avenue, Hopewell, PA Issue 1: September, 2015 Welcome To The Well! BY: LAUREN TRIMBER e reminds me of Vin prom and homecoming. I was also tionships I had here, and to never Diesel,” senior Jen- the ski trip sponsor and the tran- lose the ones I had there.” “Hnifer Cranmer said of sition coordinator. I coached foot- With Mr. Rowe stepping Hopewell’s new assistant princi- ball, basketball, and baseball, and into the principal’s position this pal Mr. Milanovich. Although Mi- I tried to get involved in powder- year, Milanovich has big goals to lanovich isn’t part of an under- puff games. My job doesn’t end at accomplish as the assistant prin- ground racing team, he did come 2:30 because their lives don’t end cipal. “I want to improve commu- from a very long and busy career at 2:30, so I was very involved.” nication between students and in Aliquippa, and his first impres- His dedication at Aliquippa staff to include custodians, main- sion of Hopewell High School was allowed him to interact with sev- tenance, and paraprofessionals. I a positive one. “I was amazed eral levels of staff, which helped want to help perpetuate an envi- by how nice and beautiful the prepare him for the relationships ronment of teamwork.” grounds and facilities are,” Mr. he would build at Hopewell. “I’m Milanovich’s hard work at Milanovich said. “The buildings definitely most excited to get to Aliquippa portends he will help looked great. They’re bigger than know the kids here,” he said. “I’ve turn Hopewell into a more enjoy- I was used to.” More importantly, already built some relationships able place. We are very fortu- Hopewell’s community impressed at Hopewell. The maturity level nate to have him here, and him. “The biggest difference be- and the personality of the kids we extend a warm welcome tween Hopewell and Aliquippa makes it easy to get to know to Hopewell’s newest edi- is the willingness of parents and them. I miss the relation- tion. students to be in communication. ships I had with my kids in It’s wonderful for the school and Aliquippa. Some kids grew Mr. Milanovich sitting at his community, and it will only help to be an extension of my vice principal desk. Photo perpetuate Hopewell’s excellence.” family, and it’s my inten- courtesy of Lauren Trimber. While at Aliquippa, Mila- tion to build those rela- novich worked a myriad of jobs. “First, I was an emotional sup- port teacher in the high school. I taught Algebra, Geometry, Eng- lish Literature, and Composition. I used to teach Earth Science, Biology, and US and World His- tory. I was the junior and senior class sponsor, so I helped organize

What’s Inside... Page 3 Page 5 Sports Pages 2-4 Aliquippa Compared to Hopewell Changes Coming to Hopewell Happenings Pages 5-6 “Getting to Know Your Neighbors” “A Township in Motion” Voices Pages 7-8 Culture Pages 9-11 Fun Page Page 12 Mr. Byrnes Talks Girls’ Soccer BY: JENNIFER CRANMER s the Hopewell Girls’ soccer team gears up to compete for Aa section title and a place in playoffs, the question on everyone’s mind is, how far will they go? Head coach Mr. Byrnes has created a girls’ soccer program at Hopewell that has an elite reputation of success. With the backing of the school and com- munity, everyone is hoping for an- other sensational season for the team. Mr. Byrnes’ goal is to get the I Believe That We Will Win girls to the postseason. It will not be BY: MADDY HOPKINS an easy road, however, as the team opewell’s football team spent will need to get through many chal- the summer trying to lift the lenging opponents. Mr. Byrnes said weight of last season’s dis- “With defending WPIAL champs Shannon Shawgo settles the ball. Image courtesy of Mr. Mohrbacher H Montour, a tough Central Valley, a appointment. For seniors Tim Sabo difficult Blackhawk team, and al- our scoring.” This year’s team captains and Griffin Curry, they have never Some returning key players picked by Mr. Byrnes are seniors worked harder. ways challenging QV, a section title will be extremely hard.” However, he for this season are seniors Shannon Maddy Hopkins, Nicole Grimm, With a truck driving dad Shawgo and Briana Losco who went Shannon Shawgo, and Briana Losco. and a mom serving school lunch- has belief in the capabilities of his team. He said, “I have confidence in all section in the 2014 season. Ju- When selecting captains, Mr. Byrnes es, Coach Mark Washington knows niors Megan Ramaley and Lauren looks for “leadership and communi- hard work. Committed to excellence, our players and their work ethic, but it is reassuring to know that we have Shutak and sophomore Samantha cation skills above all. A certain pos- Coach Washington and his staff Hysong are also expected to compli- itivity goes a long way also when I push the team in every aspect. “They a reputation as a talented, difficult team to play against.” ment the team. Every player will be consider captains. Talent and soccer have put in a lot of time and effort important to the team’s success. Mr. smarts, honestly, are secondary.” trying to make us better players as It is no secret the team loss some key starters last year with the Byrnes said he “expects everyone to Mr. Byrnes plans to instill well as young men,” said senior tight contribute at some time or another.” “Hard work, fitness, a never-say-die end Tim Sabo. “They spend a lot of graduation of Abby Losco and Kay- Chaz Bruce, 10, and Tim Sabo, 27. Image courtesy of Times Online. If you go out to watch a game attitude, and confidence under pres- time away from home and their fam- leen Schwegler among others, but it still has a multitude of great play- you may see some new faces on the sure” in his team this season. Hope- ilies to be with us and do their best hard work, Coach Washington isn’t Billy DePaul. ers to rely on. Mr. Byrnes said, “We’ll field. Mr. Byrnes expects “dynamite” fully we see these qualities on the to hold us accountable for ourselves against having a bit of fun. “I’ve nev- “Kyle David has just turned need scoring from a variety of play- ninth graders Katie Callan and Cris- field and the girls’ have another suc- and our teammates.” er been a victim,” said Sabo, “but into a completely different player ers, when, in the past, we really re- ty Senskey to have an impact on the cessful season. Come out to a game This personal dedication he has some obsession with dishing this year,” said Curry, talking about lied upon one or two for the bulk of team. and support the team this year! carries into his coaching style. out 10-yard bear crawls as minor players’ improvements this season. “Coach Washington is very fiery and punishments, which is unique and “He worked hard in the off-season passionate as coach,” said senior pretty funny because all of a sudden and is the leader of our defensive captain and wide receiver Griffin across the field you will just hear line.” He also advises to keep an eye Getting to Know Neighbors Aliquippa Transfers Feel Welcome at Hopewell Curry. The coach even practices a ‘No! You got bear crawls!’” out for DePaul at quarterback and little tough love for his team with a The coaching staff wasn’t Tempalski at free safety. BY: SANTINO CICCONE “Just Do It” kind of mentality. “His the only change to the team, though. For fans, games to watch n addition to Mr. Milanovich, two friends back at Aliquippa, but as still the same. “I’m looking forward favorite motto is ‘no excuses’ which With transfers and new young tal- out for are Moon and McKeesport, new students Deseante “Doodah” a member of the football team, he to winning some games,” said Kim- pretty much sums up his attitude ent joining the team, the dynamic two showdowns sure to be interest- Hines and James Kimbrough hasn’t felt alone. He is excited to be brough. With only going to Hopewell and how we are expected to per- is certainly different. Along with the ing. Sabo said, “I think Moon will be I have kept the same zip code but wearing blue and gold on Fridays. and Aliquippa, he is surprised by the form day in and day out,” said Sabo. changes comes a newfound sense an intense game just because our have transferred from Aliquippa to “I get in the game more.” To some, amount of school pride we have but Coach Washington even switched of optimism among the players. For coaches are from there and there Hopewell. The two school buildings Aliquippa is perceived as a rough he went on to say “The key differenc- up the way things are typically run them and the school, the season is will be a rivalry,” while Curry said, exist minutes from each other, but place, but Hines disagrees, “It’s only es are that there are more classes to in the summer. Instead of two prac- looking up. “We have a lot of depth “McKeesport, a Quad A powerhouse, according to those who’ve experi- rough for the people who want to do choose from and the school and stu- tices a day like in previous seasons, at all positions,” said Sabo, “so we will be our toughest game.” enced both, the communities and bad things.” dent body is bigger.” this year’s team saw the heat, sweat, can expect that all 11 men on the Whoever the opponent, districts have some noticeable dif- “Some days I enjoy it more Although Aliquippa High and exhaustion of three-a-days. Be- field will be the hardest worker at Hopewell football will take them on ferences. here than Aliquippa,” said Kim- School and Hopewell High School tween intense workouts in the new- their position and give us a good as a team. As for Curry, he said he “It’s something different,” brough, “The only thing I miss is are about two miles apart, the new ly-equipped weight room and run- chance at success.” More specifical- simply looks forward to “just run- Hines said, “you don’t have kids seeing my old friends everyday.” students seem to be comfortable and ning hills, Curry believes the team is ly, some of the hard workers to look ning onto the field on Friday night, bothering you here. There are a lot Kimbrough, also a member of the adapting to the new school system. much more in shape this year. out for this season are seniors Kyle playing the game I love.” more people in this school and they football team, claims that football is Yet, for all the emphasis on David and AJ Tempalski and junior are nicer too.” Hines misses his tougher in Aliquippa, but the goal is

Sports | 2 Sports | 3 BY: TURNER WILSON Football:Hopewell Falltop runners Sports returning, it is shaping Preview Key Players: WR/CB Griffin Curry up to be a good season. Central Val- Girl’s Volleyball (Sr.), WR/S A.J. Tempalski(Sr.), TE/ ley, Moon, and Ambridge will provide Key Players: Alexis Graef(Sr.), Amanda LB Tim Sabo(Sr.) tough competition. Mike(Sr.), Cassidy Senskey(Sr.), Lexi Hill(So.) New coach Mark Washington from Girls’ Tennis: Moon will look to turn a team around Key Players: Singles #1 Kris- The team has had a long run of suc- that has only won one game in the last ta Kasunic(Sr.), Singles #2 Casey cess, and, this year, they will look to two years. New QB Billy DePaul (Jr.) Atwell(Sr.), Singles #3 Jennifer continue their winning ways. For the has accounted for three scores so far, Cranmer(Sr.), Doubles #1 Mary Jane team to make the playoffs, the seniors and the passing game appears to be Houston (Sr.) must step up to fill the void left by much stronger than last year. The de- The team’s roster includes seven se- graduated players. fense will ultimately decide the team’s niors and 17 total players, enough to success, as setbacks in the defense field both a varsity and JV team. This Girls’ Soccer: will be their second year under head Key Players: Bri Losco(Sr.),Shannon U.S. Criticized; Syrian Refugees in Need of Help have been detrimental in recent years. BY: JENNIFER CRANMER A key matchup is Blackhawk. coach Ms. Grow, and also the second Shawgo(Sr.), Lauren Shutak(Jr.), Me- playing on the new courts behind the gan Ramaley(Jr.), Emilie Hovanec(Jr.) n a time of war and chaos in the other countries, it is a startlingly low over 54,000 signatures. In an ef- junior high. Middle East, millions are fleeing number. Usually, the U.S. is one of fort to keep American people safe, Boys’ Cross Country: from Syria. These people have the first countries to provide help. the U.S. has a strict security pro- Key Runners: Gregory Nero(Sr.), Brian Hopewell’s soccer team has lost an I been trying to escape the dangers While the administration has of- cess in effect that refugees have to Boys’ Golf: All-State player (Abby Losco), and will Reisker(Sr.), Cole Janicki(Jr.) of civil war and the extremist terror- fered financial support, the U.S. is go through before they are admitted. Key Golfers: Gusty Skeriotis(Sr.), Jor- have to fill her spot and goal-scoring ist group ISIS since March of 2011. currently the largest financial donor The problem is this process usually dan Zipfel(Jr.), Tanner Palocsik(Jr.) skill. Although the team has experi- The team is looking to defend its sec- This civil war has already cost them to Syria, we were hesitant to really takes up to 18 months. tion title after losing three of their top enced a few tough losses, they still are over 220,000 lives, with many other open our borders to refugees. In September, Obama made four runners. New runners Travis New coaches Mr. Collins and Mr. Ta- hopeful to reach the state playoffs for people being misplaced. Many coun- The debate was over whether his decision clear; beginning in Oc- Siversten (Fr.) and Zachary Hall(Jr.) pler lead a golf team of 14, with nine the second straight year. tries across the world immediately providing humanitarian aid is worth tober the number of refugees in the success will be vital to beating rivals new members. The team will look to began helping refugees, but it took risking U.S. citizens’ safety. An influx U.S. would rise to 10,000, if not New Castle, Moon, and West Allegh- rebound from a tough season in which Boys’ Soccer the United States considerably lon- of refugees increases the probability more. eny. they won only a few or their matches. Key Players: Devin Wayne(Sr.), Avery ger to really step up to the plate. of terrorists sneaking in. Neverthe- Levinger(Sr.) Mason Basile(Fr.), As of right now, we have less, a petition had been started to Girls’ Cross Country: Girls’ Golf: approximately 1,500 refugees find- attempt to get the U.S. government Key Golfers: Vittoria Crivelli(Sr.), Shan- Starting goalkeeper Ian Skal about ing asylum in the U.S. Compared to to let more refugees come in. It had Key Runners: Carinna Lapson(So.), non Langton(Sr.) Joei Rittmiller(So.) this year’s team,“We have a solid line- Bri Losco(Sr.), Lauren McCoy(So.) up this year. We have the potential to Fox’s has employed a number of The girls’ team is coached by Mr. Hom- go to the playoffs. We just have to real- Hopewell students, including ju- ziak and will seek to pull off upsets ize it and act on it.” Key matches are A Township in Motion nior Joe Basile. “I enjoy working at The girls look to improve on their best With businesses moving out and residences moving in, Hopewell is a place in flux. season in years. With most of their over perennial favorites in the WPIAL. Beaver, Blackhawk, and Ambridge. Fox’s.” Joe said “I’m thankful for the BY: TURNER WILSON opportunity they have given to me.” ith the summer dwindling apartments complex, at the former Another new business, The Pennsyl- Girl’s Tennis: Seniors Lead Way to an end, and the school site of the Kane Road Drive In. A vania Coin Operated Hall of Fame year upon us, the lives of all total of 192 apartments will be built, and Museum, debuted in the spring. BY: MILES COLLINS W complete with a swimming pool for students have changed. The land- Located in the Hopewell Shopping ast year, the Hopewell girls’ ten- come by in many places. scape around Hopewell has changed residents to use. Center, the museum features over nis team finished the season Cranmer even said, “We too, as many mainstays have left, Two large employers have 400 arcade games and pinball ma- with a satisfying 6-8 record.The think the coaching staff is L and new and exciting things have left the area. American Airlines has chines, most of which are able to be boys’ team rebounded from a one- friendly.” The team works together moved hundreds of employees to win season with a run to the State over the course of the year too. been brought to the spotlight. used by visitors. Perhaps the greatest example Dallas, Texas. Service Link will take While it is sad to see classic playoffs and a third place finish in The Hopewell girls’ tennis approximately 600 workers to their WPIALS. Now that the girls’ tennis team has a good chance of doing of this is the construction of two new places like the Drive-In and the Dairy headquarters in Moon. While this season has started, Hopewell’s team very well this year. So far, the play- housing developments: Clairmont Queen go, the new housing and at- will hope to do just as well if not bet- ers have played each match like it’s Manor and Graystone Apartments. won’t take effect immediately, when tractions may bring an economic ter. their last. The members are com- Maronda Homes will be building they do move, Hopewell will be left boost and new people to Hopewell. Due to the fact that 5 of their fortable with the coaching staff, and Clairmont Manor off of Brodhead with an empty business park, and Whether you agree with them or not, 7 starters are seniors, they have a they get together to play outside of Road behind Harold’s Inn and will lose money from the lost tax rev- changes are coming to our town- good chance to finish with a record official practice. Good luck girls! Krista The Windmill. The neighborhood enue. ship, and it feels as if our hometown above .500. However, the tough sec- Kasunic, The Dairy Queen has been tion is one of the obstacles in their is expected to boast 107 single is becoming different every day. Hopewell’s #1, family homes. This will be the third forced to close its doors after over way. One of the seniors, Jennifer rips a back- two decades. Rose’s Express and Cranmer, says she is feeling the neighborhood in the township built hand against Pat’s Hallmark Store at the Hopewell pressure.“The boys’ team set a high Ellwood City. by Maronda, with Sweet Briar and bar last year.” Image courtesy Autumn Ridge being the other two. Shopping Center are also going The girls’ tennis team has of Mr. Mohr- Construction will also begin on out of business. Pizza Joe’s is now a chemistry existing that is hard to bacher. the Graystone condominiums and Fox’s Pizza Den, maintaining a large number of pizza options in the area. Sports | 4 Happenings |5 but also very many scary places. “I got to go bike on the abandoned Cycling for a Cure turn pike, which was pretty cool. I BY: SOPHIA STOKES will also never step foot in Lancaster again, because I got attacked by a ver the summer of 2015, se- together into one. dog and the people there are creepy.” nior Gregory Nero cycled For his project, Greg is rais- Greg’s senior project has O430 miles across the state of ing awareness for Alzheimer’s be- been a greatly successful one. Help- Pennsylvania for part of his senior cause his grandmother has an ear- ing for Alzheimer’s is making a big project. The purpose of him biking ly stage of it and so does his Pap. difference in the community. If you across the whole state was to raise His goal was to raise money for re- would like to help donate to the Al- awareness for Alzheimer’s. Greg rode search on Alzheimer’s. So far, Greg zheimer’s foundation, or help Greg about 430 miles over the course of has raised over $5,000 for his se- out, you could donate too www.al- seven days, biking anywhere from nior project. “It was my goal to raise zfdn.org/ 40 to 80 miles a day. around $5,000 for the project, but Greg and his family drove to the money is way more than I ex- the border of New Jersey, and then pected. People have been donating he biked across Pennsylvania by money left and right to the Alzheim- Grinds My Gears: “Trumping” The Presidency himself. It was his first time carrying er’s association. I have a link, but I gear by himself on the trip. While he don’t want to take it down you know, BY: GARRET ROBERTS biked, he wrote in his personal jour- since people love to help donate.” he United States is a major promises to be a honey badger and While that doesn’t seem like a large nal and wrote on his blog about this Raising awareness has world power. From our mili- act hostile to every country that number, the race is between 15 can- trip. “The hardest part about this been pretty flexible for Greg so far. tary strength to our “stable” doesn’t have a flag with stars and didates with their own cult follow- trip was trying to map out every- “Well first, the Beaver County Times economy, the world is al- stripes on it. He wants to build a gi- ings. The Democratic poll has six thing. I had to find places to sleep newspaper came and interviewed me waysT watching America. Our Presi- ant wall at the border of Mexico and main candidates, so their numbers for the night and trace the trail.” for an article, and then people that Also, Greg’s family has been biking follow my blog saw what I was do- dents are partially to thank for that, then force Mexico to pay for it. He are much larger in polls. For exam- so long that instead of getting a new ing too. My blog doesn’t have very having carefully planned and (most- wants to stop sending money to Chi- ple, Hillary Clinton, who is currently bike, they just built one out of dif- many followers, but even that small ly) good decisions on how our nation na for our debts, and then tax China under major bad press for purposely ferent pieces they had from before. amount of people still counts.” Greg Photo Courtesy of Turner Wilson could grow. From George Washing- heavily for trade. Watching Trump hiding emails, leads with a 47.8% They combined different bike parts also got to go to many cool places, ton to Barack Obama, every presi- try to convince you he would be a approval rate. However, some people dent has had at least some positive good president is a lot like watching have seen the light and are voting impact on the nation. For the 2016 a clown try to get a crowd of people for Deez Nuts. They are voting for Living Well in Beaver County Presidential Race, we have Don- to clap. None of his ideas make any Deez Nuts out of protest to the way Bye U.S. Air, Hello Shell ald Trump as our glowing beacon sense as to why they need the ex- the presidential race is held. Deez Editors-in-Chief: of hope. In other words, the United cessive force to enact. His ideas are Nuts himself has said that his entire BY: MILES COLLINS Jennifer Cranmer States is doomed. often illogical and have no planning reason of entering was, “I realized I eaver County used to feature be personally affected. However, Lauren Trimber When the nation heard that behind them. Trump is basically could.” bustling steel towns. How- so many local businesses will lose Trump was running for President of telling any other nation, “Come at You shouldn’t say “I support Trump!” Bever, some areas may become customers because a large number the United States, we all collectively me, Bro!” loosely to someone. His numbers are fossil fuel towns in the future. This of U.S Airways employees are mov- Staff: laughed at the idea. This was the So why do people want to rising and your approval could make is because the possibility of Shell’s ing to Dallas. This will add on to same year that Waka Flocka Flame vote for Trump? One reason is he is him the Republican candidate. Don’t cracker plant is looming large; there the 10,000 that were cut from their was running for the title of Com- by far the loudest. Trump has the shoot yourself in the foot because may be an additional influx of them workforce since 2001 and includes Sophia Stokes that are looking for work around our the 600 employee flight operations Santino Ciccone mander in Chief, so another joke money to advertise everywhere he “LOL, Trump is so crazy! I want him candidate wouldn’t hurt. As soon as can, whenever he can. So, people see to win!” Trump is a joke, not a lead- area. That may decrease the amount center. Mrs. Dong thinks “It will Maddy Hopkins of population loss in the area after negatively affect business in the you stopped laughing, Trump rock- him hamming it up almost 24/7 at er. If the next president of the United the U.S Airways employees move area overall.” Julia Crawford eted in approval from the Republi- this point. Abraham Lincoln didn’t States “actively tries to avoid riding to Dallas. This makes Betty Loncar Surprisingly, Mrs. Loncar can Party. The nation, and Trump’s have a Twitter to tell people his net- bikes,” is he really cut out to lead the a very happy civil engineer. Debra said almost the exact same answer Garret Roberts toupee, were both blown away by worth, but today anyone can do that nation? Dong owns China Grill in Aliquippa, when questioned about the issue, the results. Suddenly, silly old Don- for no cost at all. Then there are Miles Collins and her restaurant has been highly “It will negatively affect business in ald Trump started to talk politics, the other candidates he is against. touted for its quality. general.” Another year from now, all Turner Wilson and for some reason people began to When your main competition is Hill- The USA has the fourth larg- of them will be gone, but it is their est work force in the world, accord- choice, employees are spending long agree with some of his ideas. As a ary Clinton, the wife of the second ing to www.dlt.ri.gov. This work hours talking with their families de- nation we entered the Twilight Zone, ever impeached president Bill Clin- force would be even bigger if those ciding whether to go or not, com- Sponsor: where anyone can be president if ton and main focus of a scandal her- unemployed were constructing mute back and forth, or stay in Dal- they believed hard enough that they self, and Deez Nuts, a 15-year-old bridges and fixing roads under the las permanently. Mr. Mohrbacher can. kid who submitted his applica- supervision of civil engineers. Mrs. There is a possibility that Trump goes on and on, talk- tion for entry online, you can pretty Loncar works as a civil engineer, in- Shell Oil will commit to and finish ing about how only he can fix the much take the office now. Other Re- stalling electrical equipment in large a Cracker Plant in this area. Mrs. economy because he has more mon- publican and Democratic candidates buildings where many people live Loncar hopes they do, creating local ey than the average person. How- are great options, but we don’t hear and work each day. jobs. Mrs. Dong thinks her business Mrs. Dong, a believer in will be unaffected. Maybe even more ever, economics won’t simply work much about them due to the Unholy her successful business said, “Yes, businesses will come to the area and because you’re thrifty. The United Trinity hogging the limelight. a lot of family members and friends make Hopewell and other areas of States is in so much debt that even As of August 31, Trump has a 25.7% of ours come to the restaurant.” For Beaver County better places to live, Trump’s bank account cowers in approval rate, which is a 14.7% lead this reason, she believes she won’t work, and play. fear of the massive bill. Trump also over the next candidate Ben Carson. Courtesy of Google Images Happenings | 6 Voices | 7 High School Movies Always Lie BY: GARRET ROBERTS ovies never have an ac- ing about chemistry homework on high school movies. Even though curate portrayal of what chemical bonds. Another problem is this is a serious problem in today’s Mhigh school life is like. the divides between social groups. culture, it is not at all like how it Either the content is astonishingly “The social groups at Hopewell is in movies. In movies like Karate outdated, or they make people be- aren’t mean to each other,” says ju- Kid and Back to the Future, bullies lieve high school is an amazing, nior Dalton Pifer. “People just talk to leave kids with stitches for scuffing magical place. It’s almost surreal who they want to. High school is not their shoes. If they weren’t fictional when you watch Grease and every- some mystical entity that prevents characters, they would be arrested one’s happy and full of energy, while you from talking to other people like on the spot. High school students on a Monday here at Hopewell it a decent human being.” are treated as young adults, so any- looks like Night of the Living Dead. The High School Musical franchise thing they do to harm one another is Some of the award-winning movies is one of the fakest representations a crime. For bullying not done phys- of legend with high school settings of high school. Obviously, no one ically, a counselor's door is always are riddled with laughable errors breaks out in song to express their open so you can get help. Bullying is about school culture. How wrong feelings. If they did, you would hear not just a rite of passage like movies Uncommon Thursdays BY: JULIA CRAWFORD are some of your favorite movies the new hit single “I Don’t Want To try to portray it. It’s illegal. he stood on the small stage in are completely will- about high school life? Do This Assignment” coming from While movies make high front of large glass windows; ing to accommodate. One of the most critically 50 rooms all at once. Also, no one school look glamorous or terrible, one hand clutching the mi- “I have my fa- acclaimed high school movies of all discriminates if you’re in the musi- we as high schoolers know the truth. S crophone; the other raised with her vorite Thursday night time, The Breakfast Club, gets high cal. The basketball team won’t shun High school is a boring place, where palm facing up. As she finished up cook who makes me school wrong in multiple ways. De- you for expressing yourself. The big- not much happens. You go to school “Sixteen Tons’ by Tennessee Er- garlic honey chicken tention isn’t held in a library where gest problem you have to face is get- so that you can earn your high nie Ford and began to step off the and vegetables. I’m you can socialize unsupervised with ting to both musical and basketball school diploma. There’s no singing stage, everyone stopped their quiet gluten-free and they others. It’s a boring place you don’t practice without excessive amounts and dancing, and no rampant bully- conversations and applauded. Half are very consider- want to be. No bonding of any kind of caffeine. ing or social divides. So live your life the Cafe had been singing along ate of that,” Lydia happens in TOC unless you’re talk- Bullying is a major part of in high school peacefully, and keep with enthusiasm. Lydia’s a regular said about the food. the singing at home. at the Uncommon Grounds Cafe’s If you’ve al- weekly Open Mic Night, and people ready eaten there is an Seconds: A Spoiler-Free Book Review have come to request “ so they can extensive drink menu Courtesy of Google Images BY: JULIA CRAWFORD sing along. Some weeks she sings, available. If you aren’t some weeks she comes to listen a platform to perform and space in the mood for the special, there’s a ryan Lee O’Malley’s Sec- ing along the river. It seems per- complex? Throw in an angry, white- and meet up with friends. Open Mic to hear other people do so.” Local pretty great food menu as well. The onds is adorable, haunt- fect, Katie can see her perfect eat- haired house spirit, a superstitious night is popular among almost all bands occasionally make appear- list of favorite items ranges from a ing, funny, and beautiful. ery coming-to-be someday soon. She waitress, the “perfect” boyfriend, a “B demographics. From the mom or- ances as well. It’s a great practice simple cup of coffee or milkshake to A perfect recipe for a great graphic and her business partner run into a slew of mixed-bag employees, plenty dering the milkshake for the seven gig for high school groups to show- a personal pizza or a Panini. Some- novel.” Scott McCloud, the author of few issues with contractors and con- of sharp-witted humor and you get year old to the cluster of teenag- case their talents. All that’s required one is always worried about price, but Understanding Comics says about struction along the way. Disheart- a perfect. Maybe problems help a ers sitting in the courtyard, every- to get a spot on stage is putting that’s not much of an issue at Un- the dynamic new book. In this state- ened, Katie makes herself busy by person learn from their mistakes. one shares one common feature: a your name on a sign-up sheet. If common Grounds Cafe. Almost ev- ment, McCloud manages to capture injecting herself into her old job. She Does Katie ever realize this, or does smile. You’d be hard pressed to find you want to do several songs, it’s erything is listed at $10 or less, hard- every emotion that went through had hoped to leave her tryst with the she ruin everything? Seconds is well a person without a smile on their not a problem. There is a full set of ly anything comes over the $5 mark. my head as I read this amazing col- new head chef at Seconds, her first worth the read to find out. face at any point in the night. Mu- instruments at the Cafe but peo- The cafe is a fantastic place to laboration of art and literature. Ev- restaurant, behind when she left. sic isn’t the only reason people are ple love bringing their own as well. plug in. It’s a place families feel safe erything great about the acclaimed Living above the dining room of Sec- smiling though. Spoken word per- “Some people will sing the enough to bring their kids, but it’s Scott Pilgrim series, also by Bryan onds makes that a bit difficult, how- formances occur on occasion, as same three songs every time they also a popular hangout for teenagers. Lee O’Malley, is repeated in this ever. well. Mostly original poetry is re- perform. It’s fun because the au- “It brings all sorts 2014 graphic novel. The panels are When her ex arrives one day cited, and it’s often really well done. dience learns them and can soon of people together and gives beautifully simple, yet filled with to talk, Katie freaks out and overre- I asked Lydia what sing along.” Lydia Hart, a home- them a common ground.” detail. Unlike many comic books or acts. With a magic mushroom she she liked best about coming school graduate, said with a smile. That’s the whole purpose graphic novels, this book has a nat- is granted a second chance. She to Open Mic Night each week. Open Mic Night starts at behind Uncommon Grounds. Kids ural rhythm. The colors and struc- chooses to erase her relationship “I love how accepting ev- 7:00 and runs until 12:00. No- sporting Aliquippa jerseys sit laugh- ture draw your eyes along the page with Andrew and start again. When eryone is. You don’t have to be a body minds the repetition because ing with a girl from Lincoln Park, with the story, there is no searching Katie finds many more mushrooms a homeschooled graduate, and a good performer to be wildly ap- of the sense of community that to find the next part of the narrative. she goes on a perfectionist spree. few Hopewell students. Uncom- plauded and appreciated. Not everyone just gets used to. After The actual plot is just as fan- Every time even the slightest thing mon Grounds Cafe is a great place many places are like that.” She my first week, I was able to clap tastic as the layout. Katie, a short, goes wrong she panics and erases for people to unwind and to just went on to talk about more posi- along and sing along with ease. sarcastic, spunky chef, is growing it. While her first choice is centered spend an evening with friends, tive elements found in Uncommon For people who are afraid or be recognized for talents you tired of working at the restaurant on a relationship, the next few re- Grounds’ weekly Thursday event. to miss their evening meal, there’s might want to show off. Either way, she started with friends years ago. late to all kinds of major and minor “It’s a place to meet new a dinner special every week. For Uncommon Grounds is a great She dreams of opening her own details. But does erasing her mis- people and enjoy old friends. It’s people who have allergies, the cooks place to spend Thursday nights. place. She’s picked a decrepit build- takes make her life easier or more Courtesy of Google Images Culture | 9 Voices | 8 Pittsburgh High-Schooler Daya Can’t “Hideaway” Much Longer New Beginnings BY: SOPHIA STOKES BY: LAUREN TRIMBER Pittsburgh music art- For Daya, being popular ith school back in session, ist is on the rise to is a neat experience. “Hearing my some students already feel A becoming known. She song play on the radio station for the inevitable pressure of has been interviewed on multiple ra- the first time was kind of unrealis- W the upcoming year. While many offer dio stations, including Radio Disney. tic. My reaction was: “Oh my gosh, more sleep or an organized locker as Her success path keeps on grow- that’s me singing.” Then eventually a way to deal with stress, Hopewell ing as she is gaining more fans. they played it more than once a day, students have different ideas. Sometimes you might hear her song and that was even more of a shock. Kristina Celeste, a senior and “Hideaway” playing on 96.1 kiss. Then, they started to play my song class president at Hopewell, offered She goes by “Daya” and is a in other areas, not just in Penn- advice to anyone hoping to meet new senior at Mt. Lebanon High School sylvania, but other states too! One people. “For any new students, my Over the summer, Daya went to Los time someone tweeted me all the way advice would be to start off by sim- Angeles to record her song “Hideaway” Courtesy of Google Images from Oklahoma, and asked their radio ply introducing yourself to students and her Extended Play (EP) record. typical relationships, but they were station to play my song again.” in your homeroom. Ask those kids “Going to L.A. was a lifetime experience written in a way that is my style.” Daya will be performing at or your homeroom teacher what that I’ll never forget, and hopefully I’ll Daya said. “My style is more like the annual 96.1 Kiss Halloween Par- extracurricular activities Hopewell be able to go again soon.” flowy and kind of soft, but it has a ty at Stage AE on October 31, 2015. has to meet new people. Become Her new hit single “Hideaway” bit of pop to it. I mean, you don’t “I’m actually not that nervous to per- involved in the school!” Hopewell Courtesy of Google Images is relatable towards teenage girls and want the whole song to be a party form in front of people, but the Kiss offers a variety of electives, clubs, cause it will fly by.” Hope Bowden five rules to make their school year young adults just like her. “Many boys song, there has to be a meaning be- Halloween Party is going to probably and sports perfect for people to meet reflected both girls’ thoughts, “Be more enjoyable: Take time for self- that come across girls in a relationship hind it.” be the biggest venue I’ve performed others who share their interests. involved and have fun, because soon care, learn to change your thinking, treat them badly, or break up with She has a total of 887,721 at yet.” Daya says. “I really hope Another senior, Ava Jodiki- enough, you’ll be going off to college.” take assignments one baby step at them for no reason,” Daya states, views all together on YouTube, with people come to have a good time, but nos, talked about the best ways she With this generation coined a time, lower your goals, and stay “A good boy that you might find will only two videos uploaded. One video also enjoy my music and see me as dealt with school. “Learn to be friend- “America’s most stressed genera- balanced during exam periods. most likely never break your heart, on her channel is a lyric video for an artist in the music industry.” ly toward everyone, do your home- tion,” schoolwork can easily keep School can be a great source but usually it’s hard to find them. “Hideaway.” She has a total of 4,500 Skip the trick-or-treaters this work quickly instead of waiting until kids from enjoying the year. Accord- of stress, but it is manageable. Follow That’s why my song is asking about followers on Instagram and 4,000 year and come to the awesome party the last time, and make sure to take ing to psychotherapist Susan Stiff- the advice of Hopewell students and where the good boys go to ‘hideaway.’ followers on Twitter. Her user- at Stage AE. Other artists Silento, Tori time for yourself and your friends. elman, who interviewed with Huff- Stiffelman to start a great schoolyear! Her new Extended Play (EP) name for both social media sites Kelly, and Icona Pop will also be there. Enjoy your time in high school be- on iTunes, which is called “Daya-EP,” is @theofficialdaya. She may not Tickets are $29.50 on the 96.1 kiss ington Post, students need to follow came out on Friday September 4. seem to have many followers, but website, but they are selling out There is a total of six new songs on she is starting to gain about 200- quickly. Get tickets to the Kiss Halloween the EP. “Most of my songs relate to 300 followers per week. Party and come see Daya perform live. Living Healthy, Eating Good: Zucchini Pizza Bites BY: MADDY HOPKINS Madden 16 prevent first downs. Also, when catch- BY: SANTINO CICCONE ing the ball, the defender is more ag- ne of my New Year’s Reso- Not exactly like pizza, but it’s pretty peroni minis or whatever toppings ne thing that gets peo- gressive and instead of going for an lutions for 2015 was to close and you can feel pretty good you prefer. ple excited for the NFL interception every time, the defender eat healthier, whether that knowing it’s even good for you. 4. Put baking sheet in the oven and season is Madden 16. will simply deflect the pass or tip it to O meant cutting down on sodas or do- bake until cheese is melted. O another defensive back nearby. This year, there have been more im- ing the 21 Day Sugar Detox (I advise Ingredients: 5. When done, serve with Italian provements than the yearly roster up- Madden has also added a new against this; it was like eating card- **Measurements do not have to be seasoning. dates and better graphics. game mode, Draft Class. 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I - 1/3 cup marinara sauce an empty field, the game opens with Courtesy of Google Images head coach and their offense is se- know. I had the same initial reac- - 1/2 cup finely grated mozzarella the user playing with the Pittsburgh rival to practice the new skills. Quar- lected. The next 13 rounds are play- tion as you probably are, because, - 1/4 cup pepperoni minis Steelers against the Arizona Cardinals terback can throw five types of passes ers and the last round is a past leg- frankly, it sounds healthy which - 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning in Super Bowl 50. Losing in the fourth now. The bullet and lob passes return end. After the team is picked, three usually means bland or downright and it introduces the touch pass and games are played against a computer quarter, it instructs the user how to gross. But one of my favorite foods Directions: intercept the ball and start the game- how to intentionally throw high or generated and operated team. The winning drive. From there, it intro- low. Also, when practicing passing, teams played get better as the games out there is my mom’s spaghetti 1. Preheat oven to broil. duces the different types of catches: receptions are practiced as well. The pass. Each game played earns coins squash. The first time she made it, 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet aggressive, possession, and run after tutorial gives different types of pass- and other perks to build an Ultimate I refused to eat it, until finally she over medium high heat. Add zuc- catch (RAC). es to demonstrate when to uses each Team. wore me down. And I loved it. It actu- chini rounds and cook until golden After winning the Super Bowl, catching style. Madden has improved this ally tasted just like spaghetti, maybe on both sides. Season with salt and In addition to the big changes year by adding a new game mode and the user selects their favorite team even better. So I figured zucchini pepper. and then entering tutorials to practice in offense, defense has a few changes enhancing the graphics significantly. the new catching and passing skills. as well, specifically for coverage. When Is it too early to ask, what better can isn’t all that different from squash. 3. Put the cooked zucchini rounds The user selects their favorite team covering a receiver, the defender can EA Sports do next year? I gave zucchini pizza bites a chance. on a large baking sheet. Top each and uses them against their division press the receiver, which is useful to And guess what? They’re awesome. with marinara, mozzarella, and pep- Courtesy of Google Images Culture| 10 Culture | 11 Caught in Hi-Lites