SJ5K Track and Field Travel Destinations See page A2 See page B1 See page B7 Serving the students and staff of the Plymouth-Canton Educational Park Tuesday,ThePerspective April 30, 2019 Volume 131 Issue 5 Canton, MI the-perspective.org Awareness to Action: Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month by Cora Wallen April is National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Editor-in-Chief * (SAAPM), and the theme this year Students Share Their Experiences... according to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network “It happens to more people than you “Everything is going to be okay. Just stay (RAINN) is “Awareness to Action.” They are promoting en- think and it’s not their fault for it happen- strong. Let an adult help you that you trust gaging in action against sexual violence and raising aware- ing. It made me stronger knowing I went or let a friend know so they can tell some- ness in communities around the country. through that and I’m still living my life how one for you. They won’t hurt you. I promise. There are many forms of sexual violence and harassment I want, even if there are some things that Stay strong,” said Journey. that happen everywhere around the world and street harass- are different. I learned that I have a voice ment is one form of that. Street harassment includes but and I can change what is happening,” said “You’re not alone, there are more people is not limited to cat-calling, slurs, crude gestures, stalking Journey, a junior. that experience it than you think. Take your and various other forms of undesired actions, comments, or time, the first time you talk about it may not gestures. “I think everyone experiences something seem like the right time, but you have loved “Not a lot of laws can be made [to stop street harass- different and everyone is at a different ones and they care about you, and it’s best ment], but we can discourage the behavior and publicly say place of healing, and know that it can hap- to get that weight off your shoulders,” said it is creepy and disgusting. It’s a grab for power, to be cool, pen anywhere to anyone, and some people Karin. to be powerful. But as soon as it’s publicly shamed, that are afraid of revealing that in the first power is diminished,” said Madeline Price, Salem sopho- place” said Karin, senior. “I would tell other teens that they are more who conducted a research project on street harass- not alone and they have a voice. They are “People out there are hurting everyday, beautiful in every way,” said Naya. ment. it’s not something people ask for, it’s not a Rape is a form of sexual assault, however sexual assault joke— it’s reality,” said Naya, high school “I would like to say that it’s okay to be is not only rape, but various other forms of non consented sophomore. “My experience made me feel open with people you trust because you sexual or explicit behavior. Sexual abuse is this behavior as weak, but I am stronger because I have a should never have to go through this well, usually inflicted by force or onto people who are un- voice and I know I am not alone.” alone,” said Jocelyn. able to consent. According to RAINN, every 92 seconds, an individual “I would want to say to people that it’s *Quotes are excerpts from interviews is sexually assaulted. 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men expe- conducted by Cora Wallen not their fault no matter what people ask rience sexual violence, yet 7 out of 10 sexual assaults go them or tell them. To be aware that it can unreported. happen to anyone and it can be your clos- Help Information: These are solely statistics for the general population, est friend, they just don’t tell you about it. It If you or anyone you know has however this is something that also greatly affects teens and made me feel alone like I had no one and I children. Every 11 minutes, Child Protective Services (CPS) experienced sexual violence or ha- thought that it was my fault for the longest rassment or is in need of help, the finds evidence of child sexual abuse. Additionally, females time, and I’ve become stronger to know I ages 16-19 are 4 times more likely to experience sexual as- can get through anything because of it,” RAINN National Sexual Assault sault, abuse, or rape than any other group. said Jocelyn, a senior. Hotline is 1-800-656-4673. As a survivor of sexual abuse myself, I understand how it can affect a teen’s everyday life. The Heart of Paris in Flames by Fiona Hughes and Madeline Justice Editor-in-Chief and Sports Editor On April 15, in Paris, a fire consumed Notre L’Oréal, The Bettencourt Meyers family and the Dame’s famous spyre and roof. At 6:20 p.m. the fire Bettencourt Schueller Foundation pledged that department was alerted by a fire alarm, and by 6:43 they would donate 200 million euros towards Notre p.m. the firefighters had a visual on the fire. It took Dame’s restoration. According to CNN, the total over 400 firefighters to put out the fire and attempt to amount of donations from French businesses and the upper class totals around 601 million euros. Along save as many historical artifacts as possible. with donations rolling in from around the world, Our The fire allegedly started around the base of Lady is financially set to be restored eventually with the spyre. Old buildings such as Notre Dame are over a billion dollars of donations in total. It is said constantly under restoration to preserve the original that it may take five years to complete the restoration architecture. Scaffolding lined the side of Notre Dame of the historic chapel even with the abundance of that needed restoring, and the fire is presumed to Mrs. Birou in front of Notre Dame after the recent fire money being donated. Photos by Kevin Birou have started because of a stray spark or smouldering “The tragedy of losing so much of Notre Dame equipment near the spyre. Two thirds of the roof was Cathedral is far deeper than just a building being burned down along with the spyre, although the bell burnt,” said Salem French teacher, Kathy Rokakis. towers were not destroyed. “Having survived revolutions and wars, losing a large Religious artifacts such as the Crown of Thorns portion of it is like ripping a vital organ from the and the Tunic of Saint Louis were saved from the fire. body of Paris, France and the world.” The Crown of Thorns is believed to have been worn In times of tragedy, people rally together. With by Jesus Christ at his crucifixion and the Tunic of donations still being made to the restoration of the Saint Louis is believed to have belonged to King Louis cathedral and the people of France showing their IX. Many more artifacts were saved along with the sorrow by standing outside Notre Dame and praying, Great Organ, the 16 rooftop religious statues and bells this tragic event shows how bringing people together from the bell tower. However, the gothic spyre was can help in stressful situations. completely destroyed in the fire and the fate of the famous stained glass windows still remains uncertain. Notre Dame glows with flames while onlookers sing hymns Index News.....A1-A4 Opinion.....A5-A6 Sports.....B1 Features.....B2-B-4 Entertainment.....B5-B6 Travel.....B7 The Perspective - April 30, 2019 the-perspective.org A2 News Going to States: Congress Edition by Lilli Keehn Staff Writer March 23-25, members from Plymouth, Canton and Gable (Salem senior) and Christian Guinihin (Plymouth Salem student Congresses went to Grand Rapids for an senior). Each of them spoke about their roles in Con- event called MASC/MAHS State Conference (States). gress and what their favorite parts of the event were. States is an event Taipi, an active where members member on the Student from student coun- Publicity Committee, cils, congresses, helps to plan, volunteer governments, etc. and promote Congress gather together in events. She said her favor- one place to learn ite part of States would about leadership have to be either the and how to become speeches from the speak- a better leader. ers or the dance party on During the week- the last night. “We learn end, students listen a lot about each other all to different Keynote weekend, and then get to speakers come celebrate with each other in and talk about so it’s a really great experi- Photo of Canton Congress leadership, then Photo of Plymouth Congress ence,” she said. Photo by Emily Wolf separate in groups Photo by Christian Guinihin Guinihin is a chair- States this year was a success and a good time. From to discuss school man of the Events Com- listening to Keynote speakers, teambuilding and dance events. They also get together and have a huge dance mittee and helps to plan events during the school year. partying, students said they had a really great time. party on the last night. He agreed with Taipi and said his favorite part was the Wolf is one of many who hopes to continue to “talk and This year, there were several students from dance party on Sunday, but also, “getting to know other spread the message that [the Keynote speakers] hope to Plymouth, Canton and Salem invited including Emily students from other schools and making new friends.” be spreading.” Wolf (Canton senior), Dea Taipi (Canton junior), Sienna Overall, all student representatives would say that In it for the Long Run by Cora Wallen In 2011, Jesse Lindlbauer was year, we wanted to show them continual support from Editor-in-Chief affected by an infected brain ab- the community and make sure that they always feel like scess, including with conditions they’re supported by us.” like meningitis, brain trauma and a For the families this year, there is a different number of other difficulties, having to go through lengthy variation of the motto that each family chose.