The Observer Weekly Cloverleaf Inside and Out December 8, 2011 Winter Weather Fast Approaching By Collin Zuk Just a few days ago, the first snow of this year hit the Clover- leaf community. It was not a lot, but Cloverleaf students are ready for another snowy Ohio winter. “Yeah, we didn’t get a lot of snow this time, but I am ready for when it does come,” sophomore Matt Vespucci said. Many students in Cloverleaf like the idea of the first snow and some do not. Students have their own ideas about the first snow. “I hope there is a lot of snow, so I can go sledding and go off jumps,” sophomore Tom Wangler said. Another sophomore, Dominic Paterchin commented, “I love snow. I get to wear my snow pants and go snow mobile riding at my friend’s cabin in New It won’t be long until the plows will be out and the streets will be covered in snow. York.” Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons Junior Noah Berg is also looking forward to a lot of snow so he can sophomore snow lover Courtney There are two types of snow in join his friend Dominic at their Andel said. Ohio. There is a less favored kind friend’s cabin in New York for a As many people know, the win- of snow that comes and it is the fun day of skiing and playing in ter weather in Ohio can change at heavy, slushy stuff. The more fa- the snow. a moments notice. vorable kind of snow seems to be “I hate the cold. I would rather Some times we have a cold, the powdered snow. live in Florida,” sophomore slushy winter. Yet, other winters “The powder snow is my favor- Kenzie Packard said. we get so much snow. ite and it look like a winter won- Many people are looking for- The revered weatherman, Dick derland,” sophomore Kendal ward to snow days when the sig- Goddard, predicted this could be Wilde said. nificant snowfall comes. Clover- one of worst winters for north- Cloverleaf students better be leaf students like snow days be- eastern Ohio. He has been track- ready for a crazy Ohio winter be- cause it gives them a break from ing Ohio weather for years and cause every year we experience school. years. He knows the crazy ride something out of the ordinary. “I love snow days because I get we are in for this winter. to hang out with my friends,”

Volume 5, Issue 26 2 Features Spreading Holiday Spirit and Cheer By Alex Oring “It’s awesome. We take some of “It’s a good thing. It helps the It’s the season of Holiday spirit. our blessings for granite and we less fortunate,” said sophomore This is the time to give a miracle can give to others in need,” said Kylar Nanna. to the families in need. The tradi- science teacher Pam Havis. “It’s “It’s a good thing and I will tional red kettle with the Salva- our obligations to give to those in gladly give my money to them,” tion Army is here and is a very need.” said senior Claire Turner. “I’m important part to the Holiday “It’s a good cause and people spoiled and these children will get scene. should definitely help out,” said things they normally don’t.” Millions of dollars are donated senior Katy Dean. The Salvation Army strives to each year to aid families, seniors, Theses donations provide bring spiritual light and love to and the homeless, and to keep the Christmas dinners and toys to those it serves at Christmas so holiday spirit alive. families. Financial assistance also that the real meaning of the sea- “It’s really good because it gives helps with basic necessities. It son is not forgotten. people the chance to give instead also helps out families of prison- If you want to give a miracle of of receiving,” said senior Adrea ers. Christmas to families in need, and Baughman. “Christmas is about Some Cloverleaf students gave you want it to live on and spread giving to the less fortunate.” their opinion and ideas on how to joy and happiness, DONATE to By donating your change, this help the Salvation Army, includ- the red kettles. It’ll really help out can “change” a person’s outlook ing donating coats, boots, mittens, these families, seniors, and home- of Christmas. It can show how scarves, money, toys, food, and less in need. some can share their blessings. other basic living items. Deer Season Offers Many Challenges By Derek Daubenmire will be plenty of doe and bucks run- Some hunters are having no prob- Rainy weather has made this ning around. lems, while others stated it was a year's Ohio deer season a little diffi- Coshocton County in eastern Ohio waste this season. cult for the hunters. had the highest number of deer The gun-hunting season still has The numbers has drastically de- counted at check stations, about two additional days, scheduled for creased from last season. The 3,700. the Dec. 17-18 weekend. If hunters foggy, wet weather is helping the “My dad got a 12-pointer in don’t have luck next weekend, there deer stay alive this year. The Ohio Coshocton,” said junior Harry is still muzzle loading season from Department of Natural Resources Rueter. “He hunts every year, but Jan. 7-10. says the tally is down from 105,000 this is one of his best!” There is still a couple days left to during the same period last year, get a big buck. Good luck! and from the roughly 117,000 deer bagged during the hunting week in 2008. “Extreme weather, good or bad, can have a significant impact on the hunting season numbers,” senior Zach Beadnell said. The weather was a problem for hunters last week. From snow, to what seemed like a monsoon, it was difficult weather to bag a deer in. Next season might have a twist to Deer hunting is lower than usual this year. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons it, since there were so many low numbers this year. Next year, there Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor Advisor The Weekly Observer CJ Martin Shelby Dearth Mr. John Carmigiano Features 3 Quiz & Christmas Shopping Stressful? Quotes By Kayla Estes dren’s generation styles. The Christmas season is full of joyous “I know if I didn’t make a list for What is your laughter and smiling faces. It is about Christmas, then I would probably end giving back to others, decorating a up with a bunch of crafts and Bratz favorite 25 Christmas tree or two, making snow dolls,” remarked junior Brittany Piper. Days of Christ- angels, and baking sugar cookies. Al- What are people asking for this though the Christmas spirit is easily a Christmas, and what are the most com- mas movie? warm and fuzzy feeling to come about, monly purchased gifts? the Christmas shopping season is “I am asking for the iPhone 4G, pos- stressful and hectic. sibly a new lab top, and pajamas!” ex- Everyone should try giving something claimed foreign exchange student back at Christmas, whether it means Susan. helping out a friendly neighbor by The iPhone and the rest of the long shoveling a snowy driveway, or buying list of smart phones are very common a gift for someone special. at the top of everyone’s wish lists this Daniel Chudzinski “My goal is to make breakfast and year. In today’s generation, it is normal (9) give food to people less fortunate than to see a child walking around and talk- “Elf.” myself this Chirstmas,” said teacher ing on their Blackberry, or getting on Adam Michel. Twitter or Facebook on their phone Christmas shoppers vary depending because they have internet. on who you are. Some people start “I’m asking for cash because I’m usu- shopping for Christmas as soon as the ally picky about my clothes and stuff, month of January. Others wait until the so I want gift cards to places like Hot very last month of December to buy Topic, Amazon, and Starbucks,” ex- presents. plained sophomore Meka George. “I am one of those people who start “I want a new keyboard,” stated sen- my Christmas shopping as early as ior Russell Flanagan. Josh Butt (10) January because I can always find the Top gifts that appear to be at the top “National Lampoon’s best deals,” said Krueger. 2011’s wish list include the following: Christmas Vacation.” For those of you who tend to be a Apple iPad 2, WiFi (Black), Kimble, procrastinating Christmas shopper, Earmuff Headphones, the Nook Tablet then you know first hand how crazy E-reader, Universal Remote Control people can get when looking for the Pillow, Night Sky In My Room, gam- best deals. ing chairs, jewelry, photo printers, and Another issue people have while on laptops. their gift hunt is deciding what kind of So, these gifts sound pretty expensive, gift to buy. Purchasing gifts can be right? So where do people go for the Zack Rollins & Elise challenging because sometimes you best deals? Marshalls and Kohl’s are Biebelhausen (12) don’t even know what types of things commonly visited places, while most “The Grinch.” that person is into. people visit the mall. If you are from The best route to go is by straight up Cloverleaf, South Park Mall in asking them, or requesting a list. If you Strongsville seems like the place to want to make it a surprise, then it is the shop. thought that counts - do the best you “I usually do my Christmas shopping can! at South Park, but Target makes for “My Christmas present came early, great stuffing stuffers,” stated senior my new car! If I could wish for some- Cailin Fairbairn. thing else, it would be for all my chil- If you cannot afford a gift, try being dren to come home for Christmas!” creative and making something. Even a Morgan Wood (9) exclaimed staffer Anita Whitslar. friendly card can be a wonderful “The Santa Clause.” It is hard for parents and grandparents Christmas gesture for the holiday sea- to sometimes keep up with their chil- son! December 8, 2011 4 Features Coldplay is Hot on the Charts Again By Jake Ramsdell Coldplay, the popular British alternative rock band that was formed in 1996, has just released their newest album, Mylo Xyloto. This ablum marks their metamor- phasis from a depressive alterna- tive rock band to a more dance- able pop group. The album features many smash hits from this summer, like “Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall” and “Paradise.” Rihanna is fea- tured vocally in this album also in the track “Princess of China.” The band performing recently in Toronto during their current tour. The title “Mylo Xyloto” is a Photo Courtesy of Wikipedia Commons mysterious and cryptic title, to and for all the other titles that “First of all, I am their number which the meaning is unknown. were suggested it kept winning.” one fan,” Biebelhausen said. “I Singer Chris Martin explains it. “And so we accepted that, ‘Well, love the new album and I think “We did take a gun and kind of this will be tough to explain.’ But their lead singer is hot!” shoot it right at our shoes by call- then we though well, but maybe In 2000, Coldplay surfaced with ing it Mylo Xyloto. It just feels in the old days before anyone their breakthrough hit “Yellow,” fresh to us; it’s new. It doesn’t knew what a Snickers was, that and quickly became one of the mean anything except that al- would have sounded weird as most popular bands of the 21st bum’s music.” well, or Google… or Yahoo! So century. Their debut album Para- “It sort of has a nice appearance why not try and invent something chutes went worldwide, earning to it,” Martin continued, “with all new?” platinum in several countries and those O’s. We had it on one of Senior Elise Biebelhausen has even got Coldplay its first our many lists for about two years always been a fan of the group. Grammy. It would be their second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head, that would truly mark the bands place- ment in the lime light and on the No.1 charts. This album had many tracks such as the “The Sci- entist,” and “Clocks,” which won a Grammy along with “In My Place.” Their third album, X&Y, topped charts around the world in 2005, selling more than eight million copies in one year. Since the album Viva la Vida was released in 2008, Coldplay had been working on more hip- hop style endeavors, with artists Performing in 2008, the band always seems to have a good time together. such as Jay-Z and Rihianna, some Photo Courtesy of Wikipedia Commons of which are in Mylo Xyloto.

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