Peoria, Illinois April 15, 2016 Volume 59, No. 5 INSIDE The Queen on the Keys Richwoods Knights Elizabeth Lindqwister Shows Her mettle at Tickling the Ivories, News (pgs. 3-4) Winning the Peoria Symphonia Guild 2016 Young Artist Competition By Winston Lindqwister - Obama Visits It’s no secret that there’s piano and roughly seven years Cuba a lot of talent to be found into learning the flute, Eliza- - Illinois Budget in the halls of Richwoods, beth has fostered an incredible Crisis especially in the areas of drive for success through her fine arts with music. Some dedication to musical accom- - Zika Virus Cover- students begin their musical plishment and ability. age careers their freshman year, “Piano means a lot, definite- opting for either band or ly. I started at a really young orchestra to introduce them age and I can’t honestly re- Feature (pgs. 4-5) to the world of rhythms and member a time when I wasn’t - Teacher Feature: melodies. Some students start taking lessons or playing an Mr. Stalter a bit beyond that, transferring instrument. It’s just become skills from primary school something so integrated in my - Further Coverage and middle school into a more life that I couldn’t imagine liv- of Good News. mature setting, sometimes ing without it,” said Elizabeth, - WYSE team com- even showcasing their talent looking in retrospect to the in the form of performances birth of her musical career. petes at State and competitions. And then If there’s one thing that does some students go even be- define Elizabeth, it’s most yond that, striving to achieve Elizabeth playing at the PSO competition. Photo by Nguyet Le-Lindqwister Entertainment (pgs. music to heart. Investing over Piano Continued on musical self-actualization in Lindqwister. a decade into mastering the 6-7) high school. Enter Elizabeth Elizabeth has always taken Page 2 - Top albums, mov- ies, and Netflix Good Show! original series The Shield Gives an Up Close Review on The Richwoods Theater Department’s Latest - Batman vs. Super- Smash Hit: Good News! man Review By Raven Moore - Full House Re- GOOD NEWS, Rich- education. Students could turns woods High School! The definitely relate,” gushed school’s annual spring Hannah Fauser-Hoyt, a Technology (pg. 9) musical, Good News Richwoods Junior who was a complete success! attended Friday’s show. - Samsung Releases From the show’s brief They couldn’t both be Galaxy S7 in-school premiere, giv- more right! - Top Tech for 2016 ing the student body a However, the success short snippet of life at of this production cer- - Music Streaming Tait College, leading tainly didn’t happen over- Services all the way up to the night! The week before the closing-night show on show, also known as “Tech Saturday, Good News Week” was complete cha- Sports (pg. 10-11) definitely did not disap- otic madness. Despite hav- - Softball Coverage point. Pulling in a mas- ing the largest tech crew The complete cast of Good News. Photo by Audri Jeffs. - Track Season in sive crowd well mixed this year than ever before, with students, teachers, the audience had nothing but ladies. a dedicated gaggle of help- Full Swing and parents alike, the audi- good things to say about the While parents praised their ful parents, and the extensive ence was fortunate to witness production. children who sang, hopped, help of the show’s director, a romantically comical glance “The musical was abso- and skipped on stage, students Peggy Breaux Hupp, pulling into in the roaring twenties lutely great and funny. I loved were enchanted by the come- Good News together was defi- through the eyes of the stu- seeing it and [Richwoods dic story line of the musical. nitely no easy feat. Backstage dents attending fictional Tait productions] get better every “[Good News] was great! was a jungle crawling with College. Good News served year,” said Tim Morrow, the It incorporated a little bit of Good News Cont. as an enjoyably fun-filled father of Maddy Morrow, one everything: a love triangle, experience for all ages and of the shows dazzling young sports, and the importance of On Pg 5 2 News/Opinions April 15, 2016 The Shield Volume 59, No. 5 Piano Continued. From Pg. 1

place members of Conferring With the competition (Laurel Cramer, a soprano from Cuba Notre Dame; and President Obama makes a historic visit to Nick Xie, a violin- America’s Southern Neighbor ist from Dunlap) in performing in By Dylan Tomlins front of thousands of District 150 stu- dents of all grade levels-- no pres- sure, right? “I’m certainly nervous about playing in front of such a big audi- ence and with an Elizabeth and the other competitors from middle left to right, Lauren Cramer orchestra of high and Nick Xie. Photo by Nguyet Le-Lindqwister caliber,” remarked Elizabeth “ But it’s going to be an amaz- definitely a competitive spirit. tition. Competing against ing experience, I’m sure. In the realm of music, this has dozens of other high school Being soloist, playing the honed and inspired her own students from across the Peo- Barack Obama and Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhoades speak- Grieg… It doesn’t get much ability to be the best she can ria area, Elizabeth worked ing with Cardinal Jaime Ortega in Havana, Cuba. Photo courtesy of white- better than that.” house.gov. be. From ILMEA to Bradley diligently to secure her spot as No matter what happens at Symphonic Festivals, there is the 2016 champion-- and con- the Student Concert, Eliza- A strange scene occurred in In a column he released in no musical challenge Eliza- versely a chance to perform beth most definitely plans the streets of Havana last month Politico Magazine, Cruz stated beth will not rise to. Recently, as a featured soloist with the to pursue music “till the day as Cubans crowded the streets that, through Obama’s presence Elizabeth has risen to her most Peoria Symphony Orchestra heralding the arrival of Barack in Cuba, “political prisoners she dies.” Whether continued daunting musical triumph yet: (PSO) for their 63rd annual Obama. American flags and languishing in dungeons across through professional study or the 2016 Peoria Symphony Student Concert. Elizabeth chants of “USA” were a drastic the island will hear this message: as just a hobby, her passion Guild Young Artist Compe- will join the second and third change from the traditional rheto- Nobody has your back.” for music is something she ric exchanged between the two Concerns about Cuban political will never give up. Though countries. prisoners echoed across the po- From the days of the Cold War SHIELD STAFF all forms of music appeal to litical spectrum in America, but her, ELizabeth definitely has until April of last year, formal President Raul Castro has denied diplomatic relations had been an affinity for a more classical their existence when confronted. frozen due to complications re- “Dame la lista [Give me the listening experience. Editor-in-Chief: Jessica Lawler, Rachel garding Cuba’s authoritarian rule list],” Castro repeated on several Winston Lindqwister Robinson “First and foremost, classi- and the infamous Cuban Missile occasions, with specific reference Advisors: Dr. Kerns cal music sounds awesome. Crisis. However, a commitment to to the list of political prisoners increased ties was made through and Mrs. Phelps Technology Editor: It may not be “in style” now, that he denies Cuba detaining. Justin Chen but I just think it;s a timeless last month’s visit. Despite Castro’s statements oth- “I have come here to bury the erwise, it is impossible to know Copy Editor: Dylan Technology Writers: beauty that can’t really be described. It’s also an absolute last remnant of the Cold War in the amount of prisoners due to the Tomlins Zac Cirone, Mia Ae- the Americas,” President Barack lack of public information made joy to perform. It brings about schliman Obama said in a speech at The available about them. Though News Editor: Isaac a sense of peace that can’t re- Grand Theater of Havana. “The Cuba is taking steps towards mod- Ngo Sports Editor: Winston ally be described,” remisced differences between our govern- ernization, its secrecy and severity News Writers: Sarah Lindqwister Elizabeth. ments over these many years are surrounding prisoners still lags far real and they are important… but behind standards of other western Antonacci, Mary Sher- Sports Writers: Ethan You can catch Elizabeth we also need to recognize how nations. Questions surrounding man, Nolan Alexander Griffith, Keshawna playing her heart out on Fri- day, April 15th at the Civic much we share. In many ways, their treatment of prisoners are Butler, Mia Aeschli- Sledge the United States and Cuba are Center. In regards to what she just the latest instance of a string man, Alex Chang like two brothers who have been of human rights violations alleged Photography Editor: planned on doing with music estranged for many years, even as against Cuba. Feature Editor: Audri Jeffs for the future, Elizabeth was we share the same blood.” According to Human Rights Elizabeth Lindqwister Photographers: Luke unsure. However, she knows This rhetoric of international Watch, an international group unity continued in virtually all Feature Writers: Raven Otten that no matter where she goes responsible for the policing of interactions President Obama had violations, Cuba “continues to Moore, Nicholas Scott, in life, she will always keep those ivory keys close. with Cubans during his week-long repress dissent and discourage Beckett Kenny, Ramo- stay. Amidst discussions of future public criticism.” While President na Naseri cooperation, Obama stopped to Obama has acknowledged these enjoy an exhibition baseball game issues, he believes that the only Entertainment Editor: between the Tampa Bay Rays and way to accomplish reform and Riley Aldridge the Cuban national team. progress in Cuba is through the re- Entertainment Writers: However, news out of Amer- opening of diplomatic relations. ica’s southern neighbor was not Ciaran Maloney, Beck- Regardless of questions of le- all sunshine and baseball. Many gitimacy, recent events in Cuba ett Kenny, Meagan prominent politicians criticized represent a new era in relations Hanley, Zac Cirone, Obama’s visit, notably Cuban- with the United States and the rest born presidential candidate Ted of the world. Cruz. News 3 April 15, 2016 The Shield Volume 59, No. 5 The Illinois College Budget Obama and Crisis Trudeau: Match The Budget Gridlock in Springfield Claims another Victim: Higher Education Made in Heaven? By: Alex Cheng President Obama Bonds with the Prime If you are a high ees, informing them Minister of our Neighbor to the North: The school senior or a that the university prospective college will not be able to Canadian Leader Justin Trudeau student, you may pay them starting By: Mary Sherman be thinking about this month. leaving Illinois for However, faculty “Seriously, with his looks, affinity for one another based college. Maybe you at CSU are expected heart, and mind, he’s dreamy,” majorly off of advice from would like to leave to work without pay was the off-message comment Obama to Trudeau about being the Land of Lincoln in order for students to Politico from an anonymous a young, powerful politician. for warmer weath- to finish the school senior Obama administration The friendly relationship and er, or maybe you year. This results official. Of course, the official comparable ideologies led to are just tired of all Photo courtesy of illinois.gov. from a failure to is talking about the new prime the first official state dinner for the corn. provide CSU with minister of Canada: Justin a Canadian leader in approxi- Either way, there may be continue. Consequently, before an expected $36 million in Trudeau. mately 20 years. another significant reason to the end of the current academic state funding last July, about Justin Trudeau is the product The dinner featured a theme leave the state in your pursuit term, many state universities 30% of the school’s budget. of a liberal, beloved political of commonality with food for higher education: the budget and community colleges that are Similarly, another $5 million dynasty in Canada. His father and sports that the countries impasse. dependent on finances from the in state grants to low-income Pierre Trudeau was the prime share. Obama and Trudeau Illinois is now in its ninth state will run out of money. students and $1.6 million in minister from 1969 to 1984. shared jokes and praises at each month without a state budget, This has caused uncertain- state-funded merit scholarships Pierre, along with his predeces- other’s expenses and benefits. and as a result, 12 public univer- ty for many of these higher were not delivered. Even after sor Lester Pearson, practically Many of the praises focused sities and 48 community colleg- education institutions. For in- dipping into its reserves and created Canadian liberalism. on both leaders’ commitment es have not received any of their stance, Chicago State Univer- state financial aid programs, Despite the extensive political to working against climate allotted state appropriations for sity (CSU), a predominantly Chicago State could not make background of his forefathers, change, but there were no con- the current school year. Unless African-American university up for this deficit. Thus, CSU Justin Trudeau has relatively crete actions made. Republican Governor Bruce located in Chicago’s South Side, is now having difficulty keeping little experience. This in itself The real importance of the Rauner and the Democrats who has started to resort to drastic its classes open. is the main reason his win back event did not lie in the event control the general assembly can measures to keep the school Although CSU was one of in October to the incumbent itself (though it was none- come to an agreement, it seems open. CSU has already sent Budget Cont. Pg. 4 prime minister Stephen Harper theless glamourous), but the like the budget stalemate will notices to many of their employ- was such a shock. importance behind it. This is A surprised Canada was un- most likely the last state din- sure of what would be entailed ner for Obama, the first one in by a Trudeau-led government, almost 20 years with a Cana- but the left of Canada was re- dian, and the first state dinner Battleground: Illinois lieved to be rid of the conserva- for Trudeau. Yet Another Political Primary Battle is Fought. This Time, in the tive Stephen Harper. Even with While Obama and Trudeau Land of Lincoln all of the apprehension behind a have a well-established re- new player in the political field lationship, it can only last in By: Mia Aeschlimann with an entirely new agenda, importance until President Donald Trump and Hillary money from Marlene Ricketts, as somewhat of a homecoming Trudeau so far has proved to Obama leaves office. The re- Clinton flew the “W” over Il- “the matriarch of the family for her. Bernie Sanders’ loss be an incredibly popular poli- spective leaders in their parties linois on March 15th. They that owns the Chicago Cubs.” was extremely disappointing tician, almost a celebrity, with going into the 2016 election both succeeded in winning Trump was also bombarded by to many Democrats, especially ambitious policy goals. As Vox are the ones that will have the the Illinois Primary for their an overwhelming amount of since he won in Michigan and described his policy goals and most significant relationship respective parties. Republican violent protesting from voters had campaigned very aggres- celebrity-like persona, “Think with Trudeau. Hillary Clinton, front-runner Donald Trump in Chicago which prompted sively in the Midwest. Unfortu- Obama in mid-2008, before leading with Democrats, and swept Illinois with 39% of many to believe that the Trump nately for him, it wasn’t enough all the partisanship and bitter- Donald Trump, leading with the vote. Ted Cruz followed campaign promoted violence. (nytimes.com). ness.” Republicans and even in the Trump with 31%, John Kasich That statement is untrue, but it Fortunately, there are still The relation between Obama Richwoods mock election, finished with 20%, and Marco still caused many voters to turn plenty of state primaries left in and Trudeau does not end in are the true players coming Rubio trailed behind with only their backs on Trump, just not the season. The final primary clever comments on their paral- with real importance. Hillary 9% of the vote. Marco Rubio enough to cause him to lose the will be held in Washington D.C. lels, but has actually developed Clinton would most likely suspended his campaign that primary (chicagotribune.com). on June 14th. The Republican into a real relationship. Dur- have a positive relationship night due to poor performance On the left side, Mrs. Clinton and Democratic National Con- ing Stephen Harper’s reign, with the prime minister due to in all 4 state primaries. was expected to win in Illinois ventions follow in July. At these his strict conservatism con- similar ideologies; however, However, many felt that and she succeeded in doing conventions, each party will of- trasted with President Obama Richwoods’ own winner is less Trump’s win was a surprise, as so, but it was a very tight race. ficially nominate a candidate for so strongly that it led to a comparable on that front. there were millions of dollars Clinton won by a mere 1%. President of the United States. distanced relationship between The state dinner was an un- spent in advertising against Many would like to call it a vir- Usually, this is based on the the US and Canada. deniable success that promotes him, especially in Illinois. For tual tie, but Clinton’s campaign number of delegates a candidate However, almost as soon a closer relationship between example, Rubio had the backing calls it a victory. Clinton grew has, the one with the most win- as Trudeau was elected, he Canada and the US, but time from a super PAC filled with up in Illinois, so the win came ning the nomination. reached out to Obama. The will tell if that closeness contin- duo quickly established an ues into the next presidency. 4 News April 15, 2016 The Shield Volume 59 No. 5 Dump Trump? ZIKES! Donald Trump Receives Resistance Within As the Zika Virus Continues to Terrorize Mothers Across South- His own Rallies as Angry Protestors Call Central America, Humanity Fights Back with Some Bio Weapons to Dismiss the Donald of our Own By: Sarah Antonacci By: Isaac Ngo It seems as if the last decade has with the CDC, are currently inves- mosquitos in Key Haven, Florida, been full of outbreaks and sickness- tigating the possible association stating that the field trial would have es. From Ebola to swine flu, Ameri- between the Zika virus and cases of “no significant impact” on the local cans aren’t strangers to news reports congenital microcephaly. Colombia environment or on the health of citi- warning of contagious illnesses. has even advised its citizens to avoid zens in the area. However, the report 2016 is no different. Since April of pregnancy for at least the next eight from the FDA did not assuage the 2015, the virus known as Zika has months. fears from members of the commu- been traveling from Brazil to all There have been no fatalities of nity. The public has 30 days to file throughout South America, Central the illness currently, but there’s no concerns with the FDA before the America, and even the Caribbean. way to assure that the virus won’t organization reviews the comments The virus is spreading so rapidly progress into something much more and issues a final decision. that the CDC, United Kingdom, fatal. As of March 2016, there are Zika proves to be especially Ireland, New Zealand, Canada, and no known cures or vaccines for problematic because of the Olym- the European Union have all issued the illness, but scientists in India pic Games being held in Brazil this statements and regulations warning announced that a vaccine has been summer. Zika has been found in nu- travelers to take precautions to avoid developed, and animal testing trials merous mosquitos in the Brazilian becoming infected when traveling to will commence later this month. region, and the Olympics will only Trump speaks at a campaign rally. Photo courtesy of donaldjtrump.com certain regions. Oxitec, a British biotechnol- bring even more people to the area With primary season in full a “Stop Trump” Facebook page, Symptoms of a Zika infection ogy company, has taken a differ- to be potentially infected. The virus swing, the 2016 presidential race the protest proved successful for include rashes, headaches, red eyes, ent approach to fighting the virus. is especially concerning since there has seen its fair share of contention demonstrators. joint pains, muscle pain, and fevers. Researchers have produced a ge- is no way to prevent contraction of and controversy. But perhaps no one Citing security and safety con- The illness is usually mild, with netically modified mosquito that is the infection. It will be interesting is as controversial as Republican cerns, the Trump campaign abruptly symptoms lasting for several days designed to pass on a lethal gene to see how many people avoid the candidate Donald Trump. cancelled the rally before it even be- to a week. However, only 1 in 5 created from E. coli and the herpes Olympics because of the illness and A strong movement against the gan. Trump supporters and protest- people with Zika will actually de- simplex virus. The gene results in how many disregard the danger in potential nominee has swept over ers soon clashed after the announce- velop symptoms, making it difficult the overproduction of a protein that order to see the games. the nation following remarks made ment, prompting 300 Chicago police to detect the virus. After symptoms ultimately kills off the insects in a Nevertheless, Haydn Parry, CEO by Trump that many see as offen- officers on-site to restore order. Five subside, Zika can stay in a person’s few days. Accordingly, the offspring of Oxitec, is optimistic that the sive. His negative rhetoric against arrests were made and two officers blood anywhere from a few days to of the hybrid mosquitoes do not company’s mosquitoes will be Latinos and Muslims has sparked suffered injuries. While protesters a few weeks. reach adulthood, ultimately lower- successful in combatting the virus. much anger. Not surprisingly, pro- saw the cancellation as a victory People who are pregnant or may ing the population of Zika-carrying “We have a very significant public tests have spread across the country, in their fight against Trump, many become pregnant soon have been mosquitoes. health threat before us. The sooner with demonstrations occurring in supporters left in anger and disap- advised to be especially cautious Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug we can get going…, the sooner we Illinois, Arizona, and New York. pointment after waiting for hours to due to the effects of the illness on Administration gave approval to a can make a difference in the fight The biggest of these anti-Trump see the GOP front-runner. a fetus being unknown. Health au- test that would release the GMO against Zika.” movements took place at the Uni- A week following the Chicago thorities in Brazil, in conjunction versity of Illinois at Chicago on protest, demonstrators effectively March 11. Nearly 2,500 protesters shut down a main highway into filled the streets outside and inside the Phoenix suburb of Fountain A Bunch of Wyse Guys, Eh? the UIC Pavilion in which Trump Hills, Arizona, where Trump held The Richwoods WYSE Team Forge Ahead to State, Putting their was to hold a rally before the Illinois primary on March 15. Organized Trump Cont. on Competative Test Taking Skills to Good Use a week before the event through Page 6 By: Ramona Naseri The WYSE team, or The World- ing full advantage of their second area that Richwoods can compete Budget Cont’d. From Pg. 3 wide Youth in Science and En- chance, the team came back with in both athletics and academics.” gineering team, is an academic a fiery vengeance. The Knights These students see WYSE as a the colleges hit the hardest, it is Probably the worst scenario competition of seven subjects: math, worked hard and ended up scoring personal chance to work with their certainly not the only one that resulting from this issue would biology, physics, english, computer significantly higher than Metamora, academic abilities, but as a way to has been, and will be, greatly be for a university to shut down. science, engineering graphics, and LaSalle-Peru, Ottawa,and Bloom- help uphold Richwoods’s reputa- affected. Western Illinois, which Although this may seem like chemistry. Academically advanced ington at sectionals, finishing in tion as a fine academic institution. students take these rigorous tests second place. With a second place “They really are a excellent group of gets about 21% of its funding a far-reaching case, univer- and the best two scores of the team win just a few points behind Dunlap students, and they’ve really pushed from the state, has had to end sity presidents are saying it is are taken in each subject to count High School, the RHS Knights will themselves to show that Richwoods some of their sports programs very possible. In a letter to the towards an overall school team move on to the state-level competi- is a top school in the area. They re- due to the budget crisis. They’ve Chicago Tribune, these many score. The top two highest scor- tion at the University of Illinois at ally improved since being chosen as also resorted to reducing the presidents stated “when col- ing teams and top two individuals Urbana-Champagne on April 13th, a wild card team at regionals, im- length of some positions from leges and universities reach advance from the regional and where they’ll continue on in their proving enough to overtake teams twelve months to ten months. this point of no return – when sectional tournaments to end at the crusade to usurp the Dunlap WYSE who beat them at regionals and Likewise, Southern Illinois bills cannot be paid and payroll final level: the state WYSE competi- team. placing well ahead of teams who tion. The WYSE team at Richwoods But though the team is set on went to state last year. I’m proud of University Carbondale would cannot be met—they will close. High School is currently led by our success at state, WYSE is more the dedication they’ve shown and be forced to cut $23 million in The results will be catastrophic resident Chemistry teacher, Mr. than just taking tests and hanging their support of each other, and the spending if the impasse contin- for the economy of the State of Baumgardner, who took over from out with fellow nerds for these sky’s the limit for them. They have ues until December. This would Illinois and it will shatter the the long and successful tenure of students. Alex Cheng, a senior first- a bright future, and we’re lucky to result in the elimination of more dreams and lives of hundreds Mr. Garrison, the Physics teacher time member of the WYSE team have them as Richwoods students,” than 400 classes, 300 student of thousands of Illinois students at our school. competing primarily in biology, told remarks Mr. Baumgardner. Par- employment positions, 180 fac- and families.” This year, the team consisting of us why he chose to try out for this ticipants and advisors in Richwoods ulty jobs, and the school’s tennis Thus, as politicians continue 14 students placed third at regionals team: “I don’t do it because I like WYSE can all attest to the benefits by less than one point! Although taking tests, I do it because I feel like this program brings to our school. teams. Even more layoffs, de- to dispute in Springfield and fail they just barely lost to Metamora it’s my civil duty to represent Rich- Best of luck to the team as they partment cuts, and budget cuts to address universities’ lack of Township High School, the team woods in a scholarly competition compete at state, and congratula- are expected at other Illinois funds, college students – and was fortunately granted the oppor- as one of the schools with higher tions on a well-deserved, fantastic universities. possibly you—could suffer any tunity to advance to sectionals as ranking students academically. I year of academic testing! future consequences. the chosen “wildcard” school. Tak- like showing other schools in the News / Feature 5 April 15, 2016 The Shield Volume 59 No. 5

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Teacher Feature: Mr. Stalter makeup artists painting faces nado. While in the hectic There is no Faulter in our Stalter with dark eyeliner, hair styl- normalcy of every rehearsal By Nicholas Scott ists hairspraying fixing hair, in “Tech Week,” everyone Located at the end thing about high school? boys struggling to find their cast member, crew, and pit of the 100 hallway, Favorite subject? costumes, and impatient ac- musician was directed to line Mr.Stalter is one of the S: I really liked math tors waiting to for dressing up in the senior hallway to many fantastic members and chemistry in high rooms. While set changes take shelter from a nearby, on- of the Richwoods’ staff. school. were initially lengthy choppy, coming tornado. During this He is a Trigonometry and NS: When did you start consisting of both cast and time, emotions ran wild; many AP Statistics teacher who teaching at Richwoods? is not only dedicated to crew scrambling to move people called their parents S:I started teaching at props and sets, the tech crew in a panicked frenzy while his students’ academic Richwoods four years successfully smoothed all others remained calmed and success, but their overall ago. Before that I taught wellbeing. He has been at Woodruff for five years bumps by the end of the week cheerfully tossed a football a staple at Richwoods and then before that two and created a seamless, mov- back and forth. But in the end, for four years and claims years at Manual. I really ing musical. Despite the many the crew managed to resume he absolutely loves the do enjoy teaching here hurdles the cast and crew rehearsal safely and the show school and the students he at Richwoods, mostly had to overcome, everyone definitely went on. works with. We sat down because of the diversity worked hard to stay patient, All in all, the spring mu- with our April Teacher of within the school and understanding; the crew rolled sical, Good News, was an the Month to get a little how many good kids we with punches and were like amazing production to be a insight into his teaching have here. I think it’s one and personal life. professionals when dealing part of as well as to witness as of the best high schools in with all that comes with pull- an audience member. Despite the area. ing together a big musical. the hard work, dedication, and Nicholas Scott: What NS: What originally high school and college made you want to be- However, this resilience emotional up and downs the did you go to? How did come a teacher? was put to the test halfway cast and crew were submitted you like it? S: I originally wanted through Tech Week when the to, in the end they were able Stalter: I went to high school and then transferred to Illinois to become a Chemical Engineer Good News cast and crew to come together to put on a in Metamora. Then I started off State University to become a were trapped at a school re- fantastic performance. at the University of Illinois ma- Stalter Continued teacher instead. hearsal in the midst of a tor- joring in Chemical Engineering NS: What was your favorite On Pg. 6 Enjoy the Good News! While both a Triumphant Final Hurrah for the Theater Program As Well As a Tearful Goodbye For Many Richwoods Seniors, Good News Was a Massive Success. Photos of the Production by Staff Photographer Audri Jeffs.

Tom Marlowe (Eric Swanson) and Connie (Meagan Hanley) share an em- brace in one of the play’s final scenes. Hanley and Swanson, both seniors, concluded their RHS theater careers as two leading players in Good News.

Tait College teachers strike a pose. As well as seniors, Good News featured many talented underclassmen performing several roles.

Tait football players dote over Babe (Rose Blume) near the climax of the play. Good News had several numbers featuring the musical’s entire cast of over 40 students. 6 Feature/Entertainment April 15, 2016 The Shield Volume 59 No. 5 Stalter, Continued From Pg. 5 in college. After a while though, It’s a lot. District 150 is Put to the Test I thought it was boring and really NS: Out of all of the math Students Across the District Experience a New Standardized not for me. So I decided to switch classes you teach, which one is to teaching because of how much your favorite one to teach? Test: PARCC I love math and science. S: Probably AP Statistics be- By: Nick Scott NS: Since then, have you cause it’s different. It’s not usual For the past several weeks, always the case. Some students PARCC falls short of its goal considered any other career than math or something everyone has the Castle has been buzzing take Algebra II during their of assessing college readiness teaching? seen before, like trigonometry. with teachers hastily whispering Sophomore, Freshman, or even because the results have turned S: Well, I would still do some- NS: Do you have one best high “SHH!” to passerby in the hall- Senior year of high school. Some out to be skewed. thing with math and statistics be- school teaching memory? ways. Those teachers are fiercely more advanced math students Although PARCC has shown cause it’s interesting and I think S: It’s hard to come up with guarding the computer labs in may even take Algebra II during to have some difficulties with I’d be good at it even outside just one, but having seniors which the Partnership for As- middle school and completely assimilation, this testing was teaching it. come back after they graduated. sessment of Readiness for Col- bypass the entire math portion implemented for a reason and NS: What are your hobbies . . those are pretty special times. lege and Careers (PARCC) Tests of the test. is an attempted step in the right like outside of school? Regardless of who they are, they are being held. These exams are This has caused some prob- direction for Illinois education. S: I don’t really have too many come back and ask questions or still relatively new to the state lems and concerns involving Unlike its predecessor, the Il- hobbies outside of spending time say hello which is cool. of Illinois, this year being only the validity of the results of the linois State Achievement Test with my family, which includes NS: Is there something your the second year Illinois students math part of the testing, since (ISAT), PARCC is to be strictly my three children and wife. My students have taught you that have been made to take the test. those scores are not truly rep- digital, being completely ad- kids are six, three, and one. So you did not know of before you Since PARCC is such a new, resentative of the entire school ministered on computers. Gone they really kinda take up most started teaching? foreign test to our schooling sys- body. Some schools are saying are the days of using number of my free time. My wife too of S: Yes, lots of stuff. Right now, tem, many Richwoods students that since the exams are given to two pencils to fill in bubbles on course. We’ll be married for ten I think the language and slang is are confused about what the students based on their courses, answer sheets! years this September! the thing I think is most helpful tests actually are and how they the system is unfair towards rep- This not only saves tons of NS: If you don’t have any and interesting… and that’s be- affect them. Although PARCC resenting the school because the paper, it helps with the integra- hobbies, do you maybe play cause I can ruin it. I’ll use [slang] has many drawbacks, the new less experienced math students tion of technology into student’s any sports? in the wrong context constantly testing is still an attempted step are consistently tested rather learning and is important since S: I did play soccer up until a so then people won’t want to say in the right direction for Illinois than the more advanced math this technology is becoming so couple of years ago. I was pretty it because then they’ll sound like high schools. students. widespread in everyday educa- good when I was younger. I also me. Five years ago, people said But first of all, what exactly Richwoods students have tion and life. like to run. “thirsty” all the time, so I started is PARCC? The Partnership for voiced their issues with the dif- Probably the biggest positive NS: Favorite food? using it and people stopped. Assessment of Readiness for ficulties of the PARCC Math test, for PARCC is the subject matter S: I think pasta is my favorite That’s why I like learning slang, College and Careers, otherwise claiming the material was too it tests over. PARCC is meant to because you can do lots of dif- so I can get kids to stop saying known as PARCC exams, is a se- difficult for them to handle and assess the college readiness of ferent things with it. ridiculous things like that. ries of exams that was introduced that they had never been exposed students and does so by ramping NS: Do you have an ultimate to Illinois schools last year. to that kind of math before. up the difficultly and standards non-teaching dream? Congrats to Mr. Stalter for These new tests are designed Nationwide schools and other compared to previous standard- S: I would really like to run an being nominated as our April to assess student’s knowledge Illinois educators have pointed ized tests. Ironman triathlon later in life. Teacher Feature; we are thank- and mastery of the new Illinois this out as a detrimental source While ACT and SAT tests It’s like a super triathlon… you ful to have dedicated teachers Learning Standards that incorpo- of unreliability for the math can often ask middle school swim a lot, bike a lot, run a lot. like him! rate new Common Core subject portion of the testing, since it level questions, PARCC pushes areas. Before PARCC, third unfairly targets students who are students to exercise their brains through eighth grade students often incapable of even attempt- further without the stress of a took ISAT exams over the course ing to answer the questions on time limit and with more rigor- Trump Cont’d. From Pg. 4 of a week, usually in the spring. the PARCC test. ous problems that demand criti- PARCC has replaced middle another campaign rally. Two Many of Donald Trump’s Another issue arising is that cal thinking rather than quick school ISAT as well as pushed dozen protesters parked their rivals have deemed him re- students are not motivated to regurgitation. Thus, PARCC its way into standardized test- cars in the middle of the road, sponsible for the protests that perform their best on these long could potentially be used for the ing at the high school level. But backing up traffic for miles and have unfolded in the past few exams. This could be attributed college application process as a while the overall goal of assess- infuriating many Trump support- weeks. Ted Cruz, in particular, to the fact that colleges do not better indicator for college readi- ing college readiness is a noble ers traveling to the event. The has stated that Mr. Trump “affir- actually look at these test scores ness and academic advancement goal, PARCC does hold many road was eventually reopened, matively encourages violence.” when considering applicants for compared to the previous, more drawbacks. but not before three protesters Indeed, Trump has called for a admissions and that students lenient tests. As with the introduction of were arrested and two cars were ban against all Muslims enter- do not get any tangible benefits Although PARCC it has had anything new, PARCC has had towed. ing the country and has made from performing well. Coupled its drawbacks due to its rough some implementation problems On the same day as the protest controversial statements against with the fact that some schools start in the schooling systems, it and setbacks at Richwoods High in Arizona, thousands of people Latinos: “When Mexico sends its have made the testing option- is a noble effort for the Illinois School and in schools across the gathered for four hours around people… they’re bringing drugs. al, this has been a real issue schools. Even with its currently nation. One of the most major New York City as part of a march They’re bringing crime. They’re for PARCC’s score reliability. inconsistent test scores and way problems to arise from PARCC organized through a Facebook bringing rapists.” Schools have also pointed to this of selecting which students take testing is who it’s administered group called “Cosmopolitan “I think it’s crazy that he wants as a reason for the drop in test the test, PARCC has the right to in the high school level. Antifascists”. Demonstrators to be leader of our country with scores the first year of PARCC idea- it just needs to be given the Rather than give the tests based began their protest at Columbus that mentality. America is sup- testing. chance and time to be properly off of what grade the student is Circle, walked through Central posed to be a melting pot. We “When I took the tests a week assimilated. in, PARCC is required of stu- Park, and ended at Trump Tower were created on the ideal that ago, my proctor told us that the Hopefully in the future, dents based on certain courses on Fifth Avenue. Police barri- people of all religions, nation- Junior English score for Rich- PARCC will successfully aid in they are enrolled in. Students in cades prevented protesters from alities, and backgrounds could woods was a lot lower than it students’ college readiness and Algebra II or math courses below marching at the front door, but come here as a safe haven, a should have been because people become a useful tool for schools it must take the math portion many continued to walk around place to be free,” said senior Jada just didn’t care. They would tell across Illinois and colleges and students in their third year the building holding signs and Culberson when asked about me how they filled in random nationwide to more effectively of English (all Juniors) take shouting slogans. The protest Mr. Trump’s divisive language. answers and just spent the rest of assess their students and help the English and Language Arts/ seemed peaceful compared to “That vision should never be the test time sleeping,” remarked them succeed. Literacy portion. These classes Chicago’s event a week prior. given up or ridiculed.” Junior Elizabeth Lindqwister. are designed to be occupied with By failing to provide prop- mostly Juniors, but that isn’t er motivation for these tests, Entertainment 7 April 15, 2016 The Shield Volume 59 No. 5 Best Netflix Original Top 5 Albums of Series of 2015 2015 2015 was a big year for the online streaming service, filled Sit Back, Relax, and Enjoy These Smooth with remarkable new series Tunes By Beckett Kenny By Riley Aldridge 1. Narcos 1.Adele b e c o m e s Narcos’ fast paced storyline ( 25) - I t t h e f i r s t and fantastic acting distracts had been 4 t r e a s u r y me from any flaws it may years since secretary of have as a TV-show, it’s the Adele had the United kind of show that hits you like r e l e a s e d S t a t e s i s a truck. This series follows an album, p e r f e c t l y the true to life story of Pablo m a k i n g told with Escobar, a drug dealer who this highly h i p - h o p . escaped prison. Narcos makes anticipated This cast it terrifyingly easy for you to release the recording sympathize with this awful best of the mixes just Photo courtesy of itunes. criminal as he continues to year. After about every avoid consequences and com- suffering from vocal cord sur- genre of music, making it the mit atrocities. Its writing and gery in 2011, the singer took perfect musical for people utilization of suspense is pow- a lengthy break from music who couldn’t care less about 5. Unbreakable Kimmy erful and fascinating, making and with little notice, shared show tunes. Schmidt the show a must watch! 25 with the world. This record A heartbreakingly cute and next! This show will have you showcases the artist’s impres- 4. Fifth Harmony (Re- original comedy produced laughing, crying and scream- sive range and emotional flection)- This debut album by Tina Fey? What could go ing at David Tennant’s flaw- resonance, winning the hearts may seem like it’s coming wrong? Practically nothing! less portrayal of Kilgrave, the of listeners everywhere. from just another girl group From the super catchy theme most horrifying Marvel villain but these girls are anything song to the charming acting of so far! 2.Kendrick Lamar (To Pimp but. All 5 members of the Ellie Kemper, this show truly a Butterfly)- Kendrick Lamar group have strong vocals and had it all. Its main fault lies first broke onto the main stage the ability to carry amazing in its remarkable similarities of rap music following the harmonies, with killer dance to Fey’s last show, 30 Rock, release of his album Good moves to boot. The versatility limiting some of the show’s Kid, M.A.A.D. City, which of their music is awe-inspiring, potential by placing it in a garnered critical acclaim in ranging from “Worth It,” the kind of mold. 2012. One of the most dynam- perfect girl-power dance bop ic rappers in the game, Lamar to “We Know,” an impressive combines personal stories of ballad that emphasizes each All posters courtesy of Netflix hardship with overarching girl’s stunning range. 2. Master of None themes of overcoming pov- Master of None is a ground- erty and violence. Even Presi- 5. Mumford & Sons breaking new comedy starring dent Barack Obama loves this (Wilder Mind)- This British and written by Aziz Ansari. album, naming “How Much a folk band known for tunes While I never particularly Dollar Cost” his favorite song like “Little Lion Man” and “I appreciated Ansari’s work on of 2015. Will Wait” released another Parks and Recreation, I was 4. Marvel’s Daredevil anxiously awaited album this blown away by the writing From its acting to its expertly 3 . L i n year. The and format of this terribly written characters, Daredevil Manuel- group, led unique show about Dev Shaw showed us that Marvel can be M i r a n d a by singer (portrayed by Ansari) who a dramatic powerhouse. This (Hamilton: M a r c u s lives in modern day New show was high pressure, flex- An Ameri- Mumford, York, dealing with prejudices ing its highly emotional and can Musi- brings back HONORABLE MEN- within society every day. This scary situations like it was a cal)- On their iconic TIONS show expertly weaves morals muscle. Its only weakness the surface, folk rock Sense8, Wet Hot American with humor and shows us how is its dark, almost unseeable a rap musi- sound in Summer: First Day of Camp, effective comedy can be to a cinematography and Elden cal about their third and Bloodline. social landscape. Henson’s awful portrayal of founding studio al- Foggy Nelson. father Al- bum. The 3. Marvel’s Jessica Jones e x a n d e r photo courtesy of mumfordandsons.com instrumen- My personal favorite show Hamilton seems ridiculous. tals throughout the album of 2015! Jessica Jones is a But the complicated and heart along with Mumford’s hypno- smart mix of humor, action, wrenching story of the or- tizing vocals make this one of terror, and drama. This show phaned Alexander Hamilton the best albums of the 2015. had me on the edge of my as he moves to America and seat at all times with excite- ment for what would happen 8 Entertainment April 15, 2016 The Shield Volume 59 No. 5 The Clash of Titans In the Latest DC Comics Foray into the Film Industry, the two Have Mercy! Full Comic Book Legends Batman and Superman are Pitted Head to Head in the Biggest (so far) Blockbuster Showdown of 2016. But House is Back if We Look Past the Hype... Is it Any Good? Full House Rises from the Ashes as Fuller By: Beckett Kenny House. How does it Stack Up to the Lofty We all know that one Tensions build between girl who thinks she’s Batman and Superman Heights of it’s Sitcom Icon Predecessor? special but just ain’t. as they both search for That one chick who answers about their own By: Riley Aldridge complains about her lives until eventually they life like she lives in the get to a place where the middle of Isis infiltrated only solution they have is Syria despite the fact to punch each other out. I that the hardest part won’t spoil exactly how of her life was prob- they get to this point nor ably messing up her what the outcome is, but Snapchat streak with a this movie does promise cute boy. The girl who some twists and turns writes on her social me- along the way. dia with the delusional Was this movie fantas- self-indulgence of a tic? No, not even close! Greek philosopher. The The writing was a mess of kind of girl that makes exciting actions scenes, your eyes burn after quotable lines, and Easter you see her Twitter. The eggs for future D.C. mov- kind of girl that prob- ies. The whole thing felt ably has a blog, not just incredibly poorly thought one she used in middle Photo courtesy of Warner Brothers. out and messy attempt school, but one she still to try and capitalize off religiously uses. and the thoughts and ideas of what the Marvel Cinematic Photo courtesy of Netflix This annoying girl who presented can be profound and Universe has done! In the past few years, the Rebecca and Uncle Jesse to thinks she’s deep is essentially provocative, they were also not Sure, nothing about the growing trend of sequels and DJ’s old boyfriend, Steve. the equivalent to Man of Steel, well put together nor properly story-line or character de- revivals has taken over pop It’s easy to remember Full my least favorite superhero addressed. The movie fails to velopment was coherent, or culture. From the announce- House as a great show, but movie of all time. The reason realize that it is best marketed original, or flowed well. But ment of Finding Dory, a when you take a second Man of Steel was so bad was as a fun popcorn flick block- I’ll give them a pass because Finding Nemo sequel to the watch, the quality isn’t quite because it didn’t know how buster instead of some Oscar- the movie could be really fun at release Monsters University, as good as remembered. Mo- shallow it was. bait art film, which stimulates times, and I was just so incred- a prequel to Monsters Inc., ments with baby Michelle and It was because of this awful the mind and receives praise. ibly glad that it wasn’t Man of young adults are seeing the the young Stephanie and DJ Because of it’s inability to prerequisite I had about D.C. Steel bad! shows and movies of their are cute and the life lessons recognize where it stands in movies that I think I enjoyed The only thing I found unfor- youth brought back to life and were well worth watching Batman v Superman at all! the movie universe Batman v givably awful, was the villain. the nostalgia is strong. Full at a young age, but the show Sure Batman v Superman had a Superman stands in a weird Jesse Eisenberg’s Lex Luthor House, the beloved family wasn’t quite how I’d remem- lot of flaws, MAJOR MAJOR limbo making it unable to was one of the most atrocious sitcom from the 1990’s, was bered it. I had this realization FLAWS, but overall the movie reach acclaim from neither the performances I have encoun- yet another resurrected show within the first few minutes was an enjoyable mess if you audience nor critics. tered in recent movie history. Fuller House choose to shut your brain off The movie then continues His uncomfortable twitching of that past that was brought of as the jokes just a little bit. from Batman’s point of view. and off the cuff crazy lines back in the form of Fuller weren’t necessarily funny, but The movie starts out with While I did enjoy this depic- all felt like a 2 bit impression House on Netflix in late Feb- they were really nostalgic. Lois Lane launching herself tion of Batman, I can’t say I of the Heath Ledger’s Joker ruary and was welcomed with Recreated scenes we all know in the middle of a terrorist think it remained totally true mixed with Jim Carrey’s per- open arms. and love like Uncle Jesse, organization, things start to go to the characterization made formance of the Riddler. The concept of the show Joey, and Danny singing to the haywire and Superman comes for Batman in the comic books. However, if you are able to revolves around DJ Tanner, a baby are played side by side to save her. As the movie con- This Batman seemed to break ignore the pretentious tone, single mom raising her three with the original and you can’t tinues it becomes clear that all the rules previously set for poor writing, and annoying sons whose age gaps are al- help but smile at the adorable Superman has been framed the character, becoming a more villain in Batman v Superman, most identical to the Tanner comparison of then and now. to look like he destroyed the violent and sassy Batman than and just have fun, it could end sisters’ from the original series The classic structure of teach- terrorist organization. This ever seen before. Which was up an enjoyable night at the years ago. She struggles to get ing each of her sons lessons action at the terrorist organiza- enjoyable, but felt like a be- movies for you. Definitely used to being a single parent while still learning the ropes tion launches a political and trayal to the source material. not something I would watch after the shocking death of of parenthood is intact and if philosophical debate in the Bruce Wayne is desperately twice, but I’ll give D.C. an her husband and is helped by you liked Full House, you’ll movie about how to deal with searching for answers about a old pat on the back for this her younger sister, Stephanie, love Fuller House. With that power. new criminal in Gotham. His one and say, “Better luck next and her quirky neighborhood being said, you’re not neces- This is my first problem search leads him right to the time kid!” best friend since childhood, sarily going to get a quality with the film. While at times doorstep of Lex Luthor and into Kimmy Gibler. There are television show, but the cute the political drama is exciting direct conflict with Superman. cameos from most of the cast moments and nostalgia are from the original series from well worth it. Technology 9 Volume 59 No. 5 The Shield April 15, 2016 No One Man An Expansion in the Should Pirate All Smartphone Universe: The That Music New Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Samsung Brings Yet Another Contender into the Great Android The Prevailing Issues of Music Piracy Tech Arena By: Justin Chen By: Mia Aeschlimann With another year comes for sure get some ooh’s and heavily Samsung-skinned another version of the highly ah’s from its users, including version of Android that comes acclaimed Samsung Galaxy having the phones be water- with plenty of bloatware. phone series. Upgrading from resistant and having a micro- With phones such as these, the S6 and S6 Edge, although SD card slot for expandable it’s hard to detail and critique feeling slightly more like just storage. them by their lack of positives updates of these phones rather However, while all of these rather than their negatives due than entirely new experiences, features certainly amp up the to just how good phones are the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge competition involved in the getting nowadays. In the shad- bring a lot to the table that smart phone market, every ow of such vast improvements allow them to contend for phone has to have its flaws, in the market, we’re forced the spot as the best phones of however minor they may be. to downplay these phones for 2016. While fixing and im- Such for these phones include minor aspects such as the fact proving on plenty of issues, their small speakers that are that it’s slippery, despite the such as making the phone a located on the bottom of fact that we’ve managed to millimeter thicker to allow for the phone instead of on the make such advanced technol- slightly larger batteries (3000 front (where it’s generally ogy nearly entirely resistant to mAh for the S7 and 3600 for concluded that having them water. Phones such as these It was a match made in music, but, like 50 Cent said, the S7 Edge), implementing on the front, such as with the are getting improved upon at hip-hop heaven when Jay-Z why pay for something you a 12 megapixel sensor for HTC phones, allows for bet- rates previously unimagined bought out the premium mu- can find for free. the camera, upgrading to the ter sound despite any hand and it’s only getting faster and sic streaming company As- Music pirating has recently Snapdragon 820 chip with 4 placement on the phone), its more advanced. If the time for piro last year. Jay-Z set out taken off as Kanye West’s lat- GB of RAM to make them slippery and shimmery texture your phone’s just about up and to challenge other established est album, The Life of Pablo, more powerful and faster, that’s prone to attracting plen- you’re looking to get into the music streaming platforms, has only been made available and maintaining a 1440P Su- ty of fingerprints and having Android market, the S7 and such as Spotify, with his high on Tidal. While the service per AMOLED display (5.1’’ it accidentally fall out of your S7 Edge almost definitely fit quality service Tidal. An all- does off a 30-day free trial, for the S7 and 5.5’’ for the hand without the aid of some the role as your next new love star roster of artists hopped that public has made it clear S7 Edge), these phones si- sort of skin or case, the lack of of your life. Or, you know, on the Tidal train, but it didn’t that they don’t want to be multaneously add some new a removable battery (although you could just get an iPhone. take long to see that this train limited by Tidal’s rules. Now, features that add nice little this was still the case for the Your choice. was headed down the wrong over 500,000 pirated copies bits here and there that will S6 and S6 Edge), and its still track. of the exclusive album have The most glaring problem already been downloaded and with the service is that it costs the number continues to climb a whopping $20 per month. It (techinsider.com). A Most 4chan-ate Pickup offers a $10-per-month plan, The growth in music pirat- Google Hires Chris Poole, Creator of 4chan but so do its competitors, ing can be very detrimental to many of which are offering many artists. The annual harm By: Justin Chen more services, including mu- that music pirating does adds Christopher Poole, more created, the creation and ex- With all of this extensive sic platforms such as Spotify up to around $13 billion in commonly known by his pansion of his site is impres- knowledge and experience (which offers a $5-per-month losses to the U.S. economy. internet nickname “moot,” sive nonetheless. Created by with online communities that plan subscription to college Not to mention, more than was recently hired in early himself at the age of 15 for the Poole holds, it’s speculated students) and Google Play 70,000 jobs and $2 billion in March by Google to work original purpose of serving as that Horowitz hopes to bring Music (which even comes wages are lost. Everyone is under Bradley Horowitz, the an anonymous message board him into the Google family to with a free subscription to affected from the actual singer overseer of Google+ and the for anime and manga, the site expand their social network- YouTube Red). and the band to the publishers vice president of Photos and grew immensely to the state ing capabilities beyond their Rapper 50 Cent wasn’t a and producers. Some believe Streams. Most commonly that it’s in now, maintaining limited reach with the current fan of the price either stating, that services such as Tidal known for being the creator of incredible popularity and status of Google+. Originally “Why would you actually are helping the industry by the website 4chan, one of the awareness of its existence intended to contest Facebook, buy Tidal to get something creating a platform for listen- largest and notorious websites by society, hosting famous Google+ ultimately failed to that would be everywhere ing to all types of music at a for its tactical and abusive stunts such as the release of reach levels of popularity that else (businessinsider.com),” flat rate. However, as pirating communities, Poole plans to hundreds of pictures of nude they had hoped for. However, “everywhere else” being sites continues, music streaming move on to Google “to con- celebrities and their voting with such motion to provide that offer the latest music for services prove to fail at being tribute my own experience of Taylor Swift to perform a one of the potentially best- free. the end all be all solution to from a dozen years of building concert at the Horace Mann 4Chan Cont. on These sites do pirate their music pirating (byu.edu). online communities.” Despite School for the Deaf and Hard the notoriety of the website he of Hearing. Page 10 10 Technology/Sports April 15, 2016 The Shield 4Chan Cont’d. From Page 9 Off to the Races suited people for the job with as a universal desire to share all of the amenities that Google it with others. I’m also im- As the Weather Turns to Spring, Keep a Look Out for the many famously offers in addition to pressed by Google’s commit- Athletic Knights Competing in Track and Field their incredibly high salaries ment to enabling these same By: Ethan Griffith that they offer, this might be talented people to tackle some the breakthrough that they of the world’s most interest- The weather fly great dis- needed to expand even further ing and important problems. is warming up, tances, putting into their kingdom that is the I can’t wait to contribute my and on your every ounce of internet. “When meeting with own experience from a dozen way home you muscle they current and former Googlers, I years of building online com- see the classic have into a ball continually find myself drawn munities, and to begin the next spring sports: or disc. Track to their intelligence, passion, chapter of my career at such The powerful and field have and enthusiasm — as well an incredible company.” baseball team, simple con- and skillful cepts, Be the tennis squad, fastest, jump the endurance the highest, filled girls soc- and throw the cer team. But farthest. How- The Innovations that what really ever this sport catches your is grueling. It eye is incom- requires years parable athleticism of the out of the gate with ferocity Keep on Giving: The unmatched on any other field of training to perfect the run- track team. Honestly, one ning, throwing or jumping wouldn’t be surprised if it was of competition. The endur- ance runners look lean and form, let alone the muscle it Most Anticipated considered “the first sport.” takes to achieve anything in After all, a contest of racing ready; they are faster than you, not in the first 100 me- side of the stadium. So track from one point to another, might be simple, but it’s any- or who can throw this thing ters but in the second 1500. Tech of 2016 Moving onto field the sport thing but easy. the farthest seems pretty In the past the track team With a new year underway, Take get a primative on the surface. But becomes more about a single force than a maintained force has been accused of being a quick preview of the new and exciting age has only made this sport good offseason sport. Foot- more fascinating, and the raw over time. Jumpers compete tech coming your way! in the long jump, triple jump, ball players will do it to keep nature of the athletic feats in lifting, and cross-country will By: Justin Chen track and field adds a sort of high jump or poll vault. These athletes defy gravity as they run distance races to stay in With every year that comes primeval finesse to this select shape. While this might be Regardless though, with such group of athletes. The sprint- take off to reach new heights about, every piece of tech we a large fan base (and one that’s and distances. Finally throw- true for some, field is helping own – our cars, our phones, ers are built like workhorses, Cont. on Page 11 well deserved) and constant from the bottom up bursting ers let loose a weighted object our computers – is constantly eye candy features with each being worked upon to near updated model, their next that legendary goal that many phone is sure to be a smart- have christened “perfection.” phone game changer. This year is no exception to that rule. Here are five of upcoming model, updating such as this. While this player largely in development, such 2. The HTC Vive – With some of the most heavily features such as their appar- at the moment is quite niche, an experience is incredibly the Oculus being well known anticipated pieces of tech that ently spaceship-like steer- having high requirements to vibrant and will allow users and worked upon for a large are coming out that hope to ing, Tesla hopes to continue obtain the full benefits from it, a new experience unlike any- time, HTC has joined the blow our minds and provide its trend of increasing the just like USB Type-C cables, thing before. virtual reality headset market a cleaner and more efficient popularity and accessibility while the market isn’t entirely with their Vive and hope to user experience. of electric cars. This model available yet, it’ll likely blos- So there you have it, the make just as big of an impact starts at $35,000 and has al- som in popularity in the com- top 5 pieces of upcoming with it. Planning to become a ready been pre-ordered over ing years. tech for 2016! What are you 1. The Next iPhone – The full-room experience, provid- 275,000 times. most excited for? As the year new iPhone SE that’s coming ing an expansive diagonal 16. – goes on and new pieces of out has already sparked some feet of room to work with, 5.Microsoft HoloLens 4.Samsung’s UBD- Google Glasses may not have cutting-edge technology are buzz with its smaller screen its ambitious and innovative – You’ve probably had the greatest success (or announced, what were once yet still updated specs to cater features are sure to increase K8500 watched a movie on a Blu- really any at all), but Micro- considered groundbreaking to those that want a cheaper the futuristic hype of virtual ray disc. Maybe you’ve seen soft hopes to still work around technical innovations can be smartphone but still want that reality even more. buttery smooth user interface some video in 4K resolution. this trend with their HoloL- quickly nullified as everyday with iOS, but as always with But how about both? Probably ens. Worn like glasses, this industry standards. However, 3.The Tesla Model 3 Apple, they’re always cook- not, but with Samsung’s new wireless piece of technology looking into 2016 from right – Electric cars have been a ing up something more for the Blu-ray player, such quality allows users to interact with now, I can’t think of a more forward motion of the car in- year. Many rumors have been has been achieved. Offering computer generated objects exciting time for consumer dustry with their increasingly sparked about the upcoming four times the resolution of that are shown through the technology. Hopefully, as we efficient engines that are con- iPhone, including planning standard HD Blu-ray discs, glasses and are essentially stay on this cusp of great tech- stantly hoping to reduce the removing the headphone jack Samsung hopes to continue to brought up as if they were nical innovation, some true large amount of exhaust that to continually make their advance the television-watch- in the real world. While still technological masterpieces normal cars release. With the models thinner and lighter. ing experience with upgrades incredibly expensive and still will unveil themselves. Sports 11 The Shield April 15, 2016 Playing Hardball Despite a shaky start to the Beginning of the Season, The RIchwoods Softball Team is in it to Win it Upcoming Sporting By: Winston Lindqwister For a sport called softball, “We were grateful that citing sign, as the later season Events there’s nothing really soft Coach Webb decided to hop games are the big ones. These April 8: Freshman and Sophomore Base- about it. In fact, the Lady on board and give our team a smaller, early matches are Knights who represent Rich- shot,” said Junior Olivia Row- mainly there to help build tal- ball, Sophomore and Varsity Softball woods out on the diamond are ell “In the past, we haven’t ent and skills within the team. April 9: Varsity Boys Tennis, Girls Track, anything but softies. Lead by been the best. However, this Win or lose though, one great Freshman Baseball, Varsity Softball Coach Webb,our motley crew season we are hopeful!” In be- aspect of softball is the posi- of girls is ready to take on any tween every game, our softball tive team aspect it fosters. April 11: Boys and Girls Track obstacle they face in order to players are training tirelessly “As a team, we get along April 12: Varsity Baseball, Varsity and Ju- give it their all at any upcom- to try and iron out any sort of really well and cheer each nior Varsity Girls Soccer, Varsity Boys Ten- ing game. For those unaware, shortcomings from the match other on. I would say the team softball is for all intents and before. Under Coach Web’s as a whole is closer than last nis purposes the girls-only equiv- strong supervision and sup- year’s, which makes returning April 13: Varsity Boys Tennis, Girls and alent of the male dominated port, the individual pieces people such as myself pretty Boys Track, Sophomore and Varsity Soft- high school baseball league. of the Richwoods’ softball happy,” expresses Rowell. However, despite the slight team are slowly starting to This positive aspect of the ball differences in areas such as come together. “Each prac- team cannot be underestimat- April 14: Girls Track, Sophomore and Var- the type of ball, the material tice, we improve: that’s the ed. As the season progresses sity Baseball, Varsity Girls Soccer, Varsity of the bat, and the method of main goal,” continues Olivia and our softball team works pitching, softball is just as, if “Our fundamentals are there, closer and closer together, Softball not sometimes more, intense and the pieces are starting to great teamplay is essential for April 15: Junior Varisty and Varsity Girls as baseball. fall into place the more we keeping the motivation and Soccer, Varsity Boys Tennis, Freshman Right out of the gate, our train.” morale up. Whether in the softball team showed forti- All of this hard work has halls or on the field, the girls Baseball tude, as even a month before yielded an almost immediate on the Richwoods Softball April 16: Varsity Boys Tennis; Freshman, the season officially started bounty of successes. Though Team are a fierce bunch. No Sophomore, and Varsity Baseball; Varsity they were without a true lacking in wins at the begin- matter where they are, the coach. Luckily, Coach Webb ning of the year, our Lady entirety of Richwoods will al- Softball, Boys and Girls Track agreed to step in, and the Knights on the diamond have ways be there to support them April 19: Boys track, Sophomore and Var- Richwoods team has been started to put up progressively on their road to success. sity Baseball, Varsity Softball slowly on the rise. better showings. This is an ex- April 20: Girls Track April 21: Sophomore and Varsity Baseball, Varsity and Junior Varsity Girls Soccer, Varsity Softball

Track Continued From Page 10 one athlete, get and education Bryce qualified for the indoor and compete at the next level. state meet throwing over 50 Bryce Volrath and football feet. And it looks like Bryce and basketball player also won’t miss a beat heading into throws shot put and discuss. the regular outdoor season. The past few years Bryce has That being said, a lot of competed at state along with expected returning runners fellow Senior Cole brown in haven’t come out this year throwing. Bryce has signed at for the team. Football play- Olivet Nazarene University ers and cross-country runners in Bourbannais, Illinois. A that don’t need the offseason NAIA University that is high- might not have chosen to com- ly competitive in track and pete this year. Though some field. Bryce looks forward to may view this as a weakness, the season saying it also clearly provides op- “We expect to be a competi- portunity for underclassmen; tive team once again. Also I it just leaves more room for individually plan on finishing juniors and sophomores to top 3 in shot put and discus step up and compete at the at State”. varsity level. The track team The day after the Basketball will run jump and throw ev- team lost to Metamora in erything it has into this great the Regional Championship, spring season. 12 Fun and Games April 15, 2016 The Shield Upcoming Events April 8: Draw a Picture of a Bird Day April 11: National Submarine Day April 14: Parent University at Lindbergh Middle School April 16: Prom; College Bound Peoria at Von Steuben Middle School April 17: Bat Appreciation Day April 18: International Juggler’s Day April 19: National Garlic Day April 21: National High Five Day April 22: Progress Reports Sent Home April 23: National Zucchini Bread Day April 25: Board of Education Meeting April 27: Babe Ruth Day April 29: Arbor Day April 30: National Honesty Day May 1: May Day May 3: National Teachers Day Across Down May 9: Board of Education Meeting 1. Music genre 39. Teeth, adapted for cutting 1. Modest 10. Says “When?” 40. “Wheels” 2. Monet subject 14. An amine used in the immune 41. Computer monitor, for short 3. Cockeyed system 44. Agitated state 4. Check 15. Russian alternative 45. Begin 5. “Casablanca” pianist 17. A 17th or 18th century dance 47. “Fantasy Island” prop 6. A 20th century movement in 18. ___ Bowl 48. Schemes or tricks poetry 19. Thailand, once 50. Same old, same old 7. Auteur’s art 20. “Fancy that!” 51. Bombard 8. Chilean range 21. One who suspends an action, 52. Say “Li’l Abner,” say 9. “Malcolm X” director at law 53. Temerarious 10. Kuwaiti, e.g. 22. Big ___ Conference 55. Break off 11. Arousing 23. Cantonese food similar to 56. Soothing 12. Hole in a board appetizers 57. Medical advice, often 13. Educated 25. Hack 58. Hot or cold drinking contain- 16. Called attention to repeat- 26. “C’___ la vie!” ers edly 27. Cable network 21. Call from the flock 28. The stalk of a leaf 23. Coercion 30. Branch 24. “Once ___ a time...” 31. Comforted 29. Casual top 32. Game piece 30. Heights relative to sea level 34. Block 31. Jail, slangily 35. Colored 32. Mole, for example 36. One who hunts 33. Provocative 38. ___ Master’s Voice 34. In need of resupply, maybe 4114 N Brandywine Dr 36. Radiator output 37. Forest growth Open 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 38. Pride visit pizzaranch.com for menu 40. Links 41. U-shaped metal rod 42. Experience again 43. Descriptive names 46. Garbage 49. Chipper 51. 100 centavos 53. “Can’t Help Lovin’ ___ Man” 54. Beaver’s work