Time 165 E. Bagley Road - Berea, Ohio 44017 December 2013 - January 2014 Issue Tis the Season It’s Time to Study! of The Titans By S. Schwarten t’s that time of year again – while Christ- Imas is right around the corner, so are midterms. Though it seems like they are still in the distant future, BMHS ex- ams are carried out only a week after winter break on Jan. 14-16, and at this point it’s time to start preparing. “[Students should start to study] at least a month ahead BMHS Exam Schedule for Jan. 14-16. of time,” Ms. Bartlett, BMHS Photo courtesy of S. Schwarten college composition and AP Lit- ing the holidays with their fam- even have the illusion that it pays erature teacher said. ily? off. Bartlett noted that the The BMHS first semester journalism class has worked together “I’d rather just get [my “I usually do pretty well to produce the first two issues of the Titan Times. time to start studying for first se- exams] out of the way and be able when I don’t study,” Bradach Photo courtesy of Kelly Crews mester exams is in December, po- to enjoy my winter break than said. “I’ve always been able to tentially over winter break. That have to think about it for those get away with that, but it always By N. Fee Marching Band member, means that to do your best on two weeks,” Keating said. feels like I could have done bet- junior Rachel Rouwenhorst your exams, you should consider Of course, having mid- ter.” s the feels that even though the beginning to review the past se- terms before and then being able Waiting until the last holidays merging of the bands took mester’s material soon so you can to completely relax over the holi- minute to study doesn’t do much approach, retain it more in the future. A some time, they have become days would be ideal, but that’s good for anyone either. Even if the inaugural year of the “I study for midterms by a cohesive group that has just not how the school year is set you study for your exams during making notecards, reviewing my Titans is nearing its halfway come a long way and are now up. or right before the week of mid- Cornell notes, or I’ll study with mark. considered a collegiate band. “No one wants to take terms, you won’t retain as much friends,” Junior Lucy Keating Berea and Midpark’s time out of one of the few breaks information and you will just “Due to the merger said. “We get together in a group, students started their year we get to study for midterms,” be adding stress to your week we all learned a lot about hang out at someone’s house and as Titans on Aug. 21 with Senior Nick Bradach said. “But by trying to review an entire working with people and in quiz each other.” you have to do what you have to semester’s worth of material for Titan’s Day. This day was the end we became a truly According to Huffing- do.” multiple classes in such a short designed to include many combined family, forming a ton Post, some other good ways Even with that mindset, time. activities to get to know new Berea and Midpark cul- to help prepare for exams include many students choose to wait un- “[My daughter] is more the previous rival school’s making a realistic study schedule ture,” said Rouwenhorst. til after break to even think about stressed and seems very over- students and to ease the for yourself in order to manage The new band proved exams let alone to study. But this whelmed during finals week,” your time and to approach each seemingly endless tension their outstanding skill by only leaves a week to review, and Susan Schwarten, mother of a class differently, because each between the formally oppos- playing at halftime of the some students don’t even use that student who procrastinates often, class most likely requires a dif- ing student bodies. time. said. “If I ask her to do anything Nov. 24 Browns vs. Steelers ferent study strategy. “I definitely feel like “Some spend an hour or whatsoever, I feel like I am add- game in Browns Stadium. Winter break is an ideal [Titan’s Day] helped bring the night before studying, which ing to her stress.” Not just students were time to start studying if you want doesn’t work,” Bartlett said. All in all, waiting to the rival students together,” affected by the merger. to do well on your exams, but “Some do absolutely nothing.” study or not studying at all really said Junior Rachel Rouwen- Midpark graduate most students would rather enjoy Those students may be doesn’t pay off in the end. So, horst. and former Math teacher at themselves. Let’s face it, who re- enjoying themselves instead of if you want to do well on your It has been about ally wants to be doing any of that Midpark Theresa Hahn has studying, but in the end it really exams with little to no stress three months since that first when they would rather be spend- experienced some hardships doesn’t pay off. It often doesn’t involved, you should probably ing time with friends or celebrat- day. Has the first semester of brought on by the merger such begin preparing now. the Titans truly been his- as not having her own room to toric? teach in and resorting to push- Principal Vincenzo ing a cart with her belongings Ruggiero thinks so. piled on it instead of having What’s On Your List? By T. Reese “It is truly an honor her own desk. Hahn knows “[I want] a new radio O’Brien. for me to be here during other teachers are also experi- s a child, for my car, a PS4, a new TV, new Junior Mansi Mehta is this whole merger of Berea- encing the same thing. waking beats, a new [laptop] computer, asking for typical girl items for Midpark High School,” said up on “A school is a school; and smaller things like clothes, Christmas. Ruggiero. AChristmas day It’s just four walls,” said cologne and video games,” Se- “[I would want] Ruggiero was a and opening all of Hahn. nior Justin Appleby said. Continued on pg. 2 those presents was one of the Midpark graduate who went All in all, Hanh thinks Some students just want most exciting moments of the on to teach science at Mid- that even though the stu- one main item than many differ- year. As children grow older, park. Ruggiero also became ent ones. Junior Brandon Jack’s dents and teachers may have that excitement doesn’t neces- an assistant principal at car broke down so he’s hoping to come from opposing schools, sarily go away, but the anticipa- Midpark before becoming get a new one for Christmas. “Kids are kids and adults are tion of opening that one gift is Sophomore Angelica the principal of Berea. adults,” she doesn’t see a divi- what’s most exciting. Students Rahe this Christmas is dreaming “We’ve been using sion between former Berea at BMHS share their top gifts on to get the MTV Star from Teen that cliché of ‘The historic their Christmas list this season. and Midpark kids. Wolf, Dylan O’Brien. scholastic reunification’ and “[I am asking for] The first semester is “He’s perfect! Sarcas- in reality that’s what it is. clothes, shoes and video games,” winding down and giving way tic and handsome! Plus a great Junior Kyle Solon said. We brought together what to Winter break and it is fairly actor and everything he plays in Junior Katie O’Conner was once a dissected com- safe to say, the Titans are here shows different sides of him with is also asking for clothes and munity,” Ruggiero said. romance and sarcasm which is Hot gifts that are on the top of BMHS to stay. shoes this Christmas, along with student’s Christmas lists this year. Former Midpark perfect balance,” Rahe said about some lotions and perfumes. Photo courtesy of google.com Titan Times December 2013 - January 2014 2 From Toys to Technology What’s On Your List By C. Ortiz Cont. from pg.1 and stuffed animals and a lot of s the years games.” and decades Now a days, these Ugg Boots, The Naked Palette his list short. have become more expensive have gone simple gifts are over looked and [which is eye shadows] from “My teenage son wants over the years because according A Ulta and the One Direction per- a PS4…[he] also wants some to Junior Jay Goliat, teenager’s by the prices of gifts barely bought for the Christmas have sky rocketed. season. fume. It’s [basically] all makeup. clothes…[and] he would like wants have gone from “hot Advancements in “Kids are starting to I just love makeup,” Mehta said. some equipment/accessories wheels to technology, from plas- technology have reduced the expect these [expensive gifts] This Christmas, Junior for his sports, too…My teen- tic to electrionics.” market for traditional toys and from their parents and being un- Alyssa Sobera is not only think- age daughter isn’t quite sure so “I want more expensive other childhood games that used appreciative of what they already ing about her wants and needs, she gave me a list of everything items now or money, whereas to be the center of Christmas have,” said Tecco. but she’s also thinking about her imaginable: clothes, make-up, before I wanted more material joy. Most kids today ask for gifts Kavander said that pet hamster Romeo. TV, hair products, perfume, things,” Rahe said. such as iPods, iPads, iPhones, kids are spoiled and parents are “I’m asking for…a new jewelry, purses, gift cards, etc.,” Not only do teenag- laptops and other expensive wasting their money and they’ll hamster cage because Romeo is Malloy said. ers see the money growth in items that have taken over the regret it in the future. eating his away,” Sobera said. Sara Elliot on TLC How their lists, but so does Spanish simple gifts such as dolls, roller The cost for gifts can “I’m [also] asking for clothes… Stuff Works said that the top Teacher Mrs. Martin. skates, toy trucks and remote sometime cause stress within phone cases, a wide barrel curl- five gifts for teenagers are video “When [my daughters] control cars. families because of the high stan- ing iron, a straightener, Ugg games, computers, cell phones, were younger, they had a lot “When I was a kid, for dards kids and teens, and even Boots, and anything else my magazine subscriptions and gift more toys on their lists. They Christmas I would get toys like adults, are expecting. mom wants to get me!” cards. would look through catalogs and Barbie’s and board games,” said “I feel bad for the par- Teachers at BMHS “According to figures watch TV and everything they BMHS Senior Jackie Tecco. ents because they have to spend share what their kids are asking released by the U.S. Department saw would end up on their lists. Senior A.J. Martin said money on these bratty kids,” said for this Christmas. of Agriculture, the cost of raising As they have gotten older, the that he used to receive toy trucks Martin. Head BMHS boys’ soc- a child to the age of 17 comes in prices of their gifts have gotten and remote control cars every Christmas is slowly cer coach and science teacher, at around $221,000,” Elliot said much more expensive, but they year. losing its religious meaning and Mr. Blatnica, tells us what his in an article called 10 Great Gifts are more thoughtful in what Senior Sam Kavander turning into a competition of teenage daughter is asking for for Teens. they ask for each year,” Martin said, “I used to receive dolls great deals and the best of the this Christmas. Most teenagers can said. best presents. “My daughter is really agree that their Christmas lists “I think [expensive gifts interested in a new phone for are] unnecessary and it takes Christmas. She doesn’t currently away the meaning of Christmas,” have a smartphone, and is really said Senior Ameeah Berkowitz. asking for this. She also has It’s safe to say that the asked for some t-shirts from a traditional toys are slowly slip- band she really likes to listen to, ping from the Christmas picture and she is into video games also and high tech electronics are so there are a few on her list as steadily taking over. Instead of well,” Blatnica said. creating an unrealistic, expensive English teacher Mrs. list of wants people need to re- Malloy said that her son is member what they already have much easier to shop for than her iPhones are at the top of many Christmas and be grateful for the things daughter. She said that her son Teenager’s wants have gone from hot wheels to technology. lists this year. knows what he wants and makes Photo courtesy of google images Photo courtesy of Hugh Hughen and that can not be purchased from Hannah Kennedy. a store. Nous vi auguriamo un Veselé Weihnachten We Wish You A Merry Christmas er. We often play poems that which means “Merry Christ- begin the holidays with the Something really typical By I. Raguso we memorize about Christmas mas” (in 2013). first week of Advent, because at Christmas is the Stollen, and we stay awake all the Robko Mikloš is an most European people are which is fruited yeast bread,” It is Christ- night during Christmas eve,” exchange student from Slova- Catholic. Raguso said mas time for the Candice Morange, student kia and he is actually living in Meals are the center Morange said that in entire world. Even from France, said. Petersburg, Pennsylvania. of all family gatherings. There France the main meal is called overseas in Europe, European Christ- “We spend holidays is a lot of variety and tradi- “Reveillon” and people eat a people are preparing for their mas traditions are similar to all together; we have the tion but the ingredients of the specific cake big parties during Christmas America’s, although they do Christmas day and Boxing recipes are the same. called buche de Noel. break, which lasts around have a few differences. Day on Dec. 26, people rest Arcangela Tarricone, “In Slovakia the main three to four weeks, depend- Michele Raguso, and go to see their families Italian mom, said that there Christmas meal is called Ve- ing on the country. uncle to an AFS student, said and eat together all the day,” are three traditional meals lija and consists of 12 dishes In France, Christmas that in Germany people stay Mikloš said. during Christmas holidays: symbolizing the number of is a very big deal for every- all together during the meals, Boxing Day is the the day before Christmas it Jesus’ disciples, usually we one. telling jokes to one another, day in that Slovakian people is called “vigilia” and Italian eat seafood at velija,” Mikloš “In France we do a tradition is to write in chalk receive their presents. people eat meat and desserts said. spend the holidays all togeth- on the door 20*C*M*B*13 People in east Europe like apple cakes and cartel- “Decorating the late, then at Christmas eve the Christmas tree is really big dinner is called “cenone di important in Slovakia. Dur- Natale” and people mostly eat ing Advent there are lots pasta with tomato sauce, Par- of preparations to be made. migiana and seafood. Finally, Slovak Christmas trees are the New Year’s Eve meal is decorated with colored lights, called fruits, handmade decorations, “cenone di Capodanno” and sweets and candies,” Mikloš people eat mostly really said. expensive seafood such as In Europe, though, caviale and capitone. the most common tradition is “German people to have fun with your fam- cook carp or goose and these ily and spend time with your The Collossem all lit up in Rome, Italy. This picture shows the decorations and Christmas decorationa in Paris, France. are often served for the main friends, exchanging gifts and Photo courtesy of google.com the Market in Frankfurt, Germany. Photo courtesy of google.com Photo courtesy of google.com Christmas meal. playing games. Titan Times December 2013 - January 2014 3 We Wish You a Merry Kwanzaa

Though many people within the United States.” By J. Waldron know of the religious holiday It is found that many of Hannukah, they do not families that are not even uring the know the history behind it. religious still celebrate Christ- Christmas season Math teacher Jim mas. Dmany people overlook Stevens said that Hannukah Senior Brandon Trsek other holiday traditions such originates from when the Jews believes that Christmas is a as Hannukah and Kwanzaa. re-conquered Jerusalem and tradition that brings families Many people know the origin could not bless the temple together and that the religious of Christmas is celebration of because they did not have aspect of it is not necessary to the birth of Jesus Christ, but enough oil to burn for eight bring people together. they are uneducated about days. They only had enough “There is tremendous Hannukah or Kwanzaa. for one, but somehow one societal pressure to celebrate. “Kwanzaa was day’s worth of oil burned for a Around this time of year, founded in 1966 by Maulana whole eight days. almost everything revolves Karenga, and was intended Ironically, it is found around Christmas. … It might to be an alternative to other that Hannukah is not as big of be important for children to holidays of the season, and a deal in Eastern societies as it celebrate and do the same also to give African Ameri- is in Western culture. things as their peers,” Robert- cans a holiday that celebrates Stevens said, “[It] son said. their history,” Senior Marlon takes on extra importance In addition to try- Robertson said. Robertson and becomes blown out of ing to instill religious values celebrates Kwanzaa and religious proportion because during the holiday season, the Christmas. Christmas is such a big deal belief of Santa Claus and his A traditional Jewish family celebrating Hanukkah. elves, gift giving and family Courtesy of Google Images gatherings are a large part of the Christmas season. “It is largely for kids. place or left out. Some people “I would argue as Parents want to take advan- feel that shopping malls far as religion goes, Christ- tage while they still believe in should do the same. mas is losing its value. That’s Santa and the Elf on the Shelf Stevens said, “At because people continue type of traditions because Beachwood mall it is cultural- celebrate without practicing they don’t believe forever,” ly inappropriate for sales asso- religion,” Trsek said. Stevens said. ciates to greet shoppers saying Even if the holiday In most public ‘Merry Christmas’ because a season isn’t centrally about schools it is frowned upon to majority of them are Jewish.” religion, Christmas, Hannu- decorate for religious holi- Some people believe kah and Kawanzaa still bring days, such as Christmas, to be that in the future religion will families together to celebrate politically correct; students of no longer be such an impor- and appreciate their loved A family celebrating Kwanzaa in traditional dress. tant part of the holiday season. Courtesy of Google Images other religions may feel out of ones.

just as much as the next People tend to over 45 percent of people Have Holidays Lost person, but spending time despise Valentine’s Day believe spouses deserve a with each other is what because of the unhappy gift on Valentine’s Day. Their Meaning? really pays off” said An- couples or store’s count- Giving gifts to guilano. It just seems more lessly shoving love letters those who mean the most “special person” in their appropriate to buy the new and teddy bears down con- to you is a generous act of lives. What makes them ipad or handling the new sumer’s throat. kindness, but in the end, re- By M. Bedell take time to perform these Galaxy phone nowadays. Guilt has become a alizing what’s really impor- quests every year? To show RYP representative very strong factor in some tant is something everyone appy that person they care for Mrs. Malone believes that relationships and the BBC should remember around Thanksgiv- them? Maybe they’re afraid some holidays have be- news even reported that the holiday season. ing! Merry of the reaction their signifi- H come too commercialized Christmas! Happy Valen- cant other may express if over the years. Interpret tine’s Day! It’s that time of they don’t get them a gift? Mrs. Shewalter agrees. She year again folks! It’s time Either way, holidays seem said unfortunately, it has to spend enormous amounts to have become more about become more about black of hours cooking a family “gift giving” rather than Friday sales lately. feast! The time for parents being thankful for hav- “However, thanks- to deck the halls and blow ing a family and sharing a giving has not lost its savings on their precious delicious meal during the meaning. It depends on little angels! Or maybe the evening. the person (or family) and time to propose to your fu- “Most people forget how they practice it,” said ture spouse, buying expen- what the meaning of Christ- Shewalter. sive gifts they deserve. As mas and what the purpose Too many people the years go by and tech- is” said science teacher find Valentine’s Day “over- nology constantly catching Mary Draves. Junior Nic rated” or “pointless” nowa- someone’s eye, holidays Anguilano is one who does days. just don’t feel the same not fit into this category “I don’t find Valen- anymore, because receiving and said that he believes tine’s Day to mean much, the latest gadget at the best Christmas is a Christian but I would feel guilty not price is the new trend. holiday celebrating the getting my girlfriend some- People find them- birth of Christ. thing” said Senior Austin Seniors A. Barnhart and K. Johnston find the holidays more about being appreciative selves going out to find “My family and I Barnhart. of the ones you care for rather than the gifts themselves. priceless gifts for that enjoy receiving presents Photo courtesy of A. Barnhart Titan Times December 2013 - January 2014 4 Through the Dark On Black Friday By Lucy Keating

ith the off but with the unbeatable isn’t surprising as it was the year. were so many people. It tre- deals many still swarm the during the wee hours of the “I mostly saw a lot was just a huge crowd of Wmen- stores. morning. of teenagers out, especially people who had no concern dous lines and “I work at Aero- Even though shop- when I went to the mall at for anyone but themselves rude people, Black postale and not a lot of pers were running on midnight because the mall and getting deals,” Senior Friday has become the people shop there regularly, Turkey fumes and caffeine, has more teen-oriented Stephanie Schwarten said. biggest shopping competi- but Black Friday was cra- Kurek didn’t have many stores and most of the “I believe tion of the year. Numerous zy!” Junior Valerie Kurek argumentative situations, people who can stay out thanksgiving night should news stories over the recent said. Kurek observed lots other that one incident she that late are teens,” Senior be spent with my family years have scared some of crabby people, which had with a customer. Stephanie Schwarten said. and being thankful, not “This guy came Outrageous events, fighting for half off over- in and he was complain- from people of all ages, priced material items,” ing about one of the signs have been known to hit Junior Kayla Kaminskie being wrong. He started the news after the break of said. She does not believe yelling at me so I had to dawn on Black Friday. in Black Friday, and ex- call the manager. He ended “On Black Friday I plains how she likes being up getting kicked out by saw two elderly ladies get with her family more. security,” Kurek said. into a fist fight over a $9.99 Year by year more Even with a few scanner,” a former employ- and more people venture less hours of sleep, espe- ee of Best Buy said. into the stores in seek of cially the younger crowd, “Walmart was the unbeatable deals, and they people still brave the abun- craziest store I went to. are willing to do whatever Shoppers swarm the NYC Macy’s store on Black Friday. dance of crowds and lines I went there right when they can to get them. Photo courtesy of Google Images to find the biggest deals of they opened at 8 and there

decorations and lights and Christmas tree adding snow Tis’ the Season, to it, it’s almost like walk- ing around in a Christmas wonderland. “It’s cold, but For a Break I just walked around and By J. Appleby “This was awesome. They shopped. There are a lot of have a museum, store, Christmas lights and places and the actual house. It is to play chess (if you’re into very interactive. They let that). But it’s definitely you hold and take pictures worth going to see,” said with all the props in the Junior Tayler Reese. house. A great experience

for “Christmas story fans”, Chalet, Strongsville A Christmas Story House said Jennifer Brown. Photo courtesy of Google Images is the Season for a Make time to visit this Just $10 for adults all day Break house and walk through pass and $8 for children Holiday break is a the inside of the house and eleven and below. “It’s a T get some facts about the lot of fun but it just sucks perfect opportunity to get out of the same old daily movie and visit the gift having to carry the tobog- routine and take advantage shop. It’s very inexpensive gan all the way back-up the of the numerous exciting with adults: $10 and chil- hill,” Junior Tayler Reese things to do around Cleve- dren 7 to 12 $6, children 6 said. land. Yes, you read that & under free and seniors That problem no right; exciting. Well after $8. Hours of operation are longer exists because the talking to some BMHS Monday-Saturday 10a.m.- Metroparks installed a students and looking at 5p.m., and Sundays noon- Toboggan lift to automati- reviews offline we’ve come 5p.m. cally bring them up the hill. across some “must-see” Their holiday hours vary Crocker Park’s Christmas Tree places to check out over Crocker Park, Westlake but their normal every day Photo courtesy of Google Images break. hours are (weather permit- Another fun place to visit ting) Thursdays (Janu- A Christmas Story House year round but especially in ary (excluding January 2, the winter time is Crocker 2014), February and March The first thing to do over Park in Westlake. It’s a 6 – 10 p.m., Fridays: 6 break is the most popular place to shop, grab some- p.m.–10:30 p.m., Satur- choice, and most well- thing to eat, or watch a days: Noon–10:30 p.m., known in Cleveland, The movie, and if you need to Sundays: Noon–5 p.m. Christmas Story house grocery shop, they have “We enjoyed our- from the movie. that too. “Yes, I go there. selves, about 1/2 hour wait It is fun because I love in line. Not too bad. Very From its famous leg lamp looking at all the lights and exciting ride. Don't forget that sits in the front win- just walking around, drink- your gloves, dress warm. dow, to the famous line, ing hot cocoa, and window Get there early, before the shopping”, said Junior Chalet, Strongsville “Don’t shoot your eye out, lines get too long,” Jackie Photo courtesy of Google Images kid.” Taylor Guy. With all of its Russell said. Titan Times December 2013 - January 2014 5 Sensation Donations: The Gift of Giving through Donating Hair By M. Lee

s the holiday season is mirror and their eyes light up. There are certain regula- quickly approaching, ev- To see that light in their eyes- tions for both Wigs for Kids and Aeryone is worried about that’s priceless,” Paul said. Locks of Love to donate hair. the perfect present to give to that Another popular and public non- Wigs for Kids does not accept special someone. For children profit organization that provides hair that has been chemically Before After or adults who are battling and hairpieces to financially disad- processed. Hair that has been suffering from cancer the simple vantaged children suffering from chemically processed will not gift of ten inches of hair can not long-term medical hair loss from withstand the chemical process- only make their day brighter, any diagnosis is Locks of Love. ing to sanitize the hair. Also but living their daily lives a little Most of the children that are when sending hair into the Wigs easier. helped by Locks of Love have for Kids headquarters, located in Many students around lost their hair due to a condition Westlake, it must be in either a BMHS have or are consider- called alopecia areata, which has ponytail or braid and longer than ing donating their hair to one of no known cause or cure. The 12 inches. these organizations. mission statement of Locks of Locks of Love accepts Two popular organiza- Love is to return a sense of self hair that is colored or permed M. Lade displays her new found short locks after donating 10 inches of her hair to tions for hair donations are Locks confidence and normalcy to and the minimum length for the Locks of Love. of Love and Wigs for Kids. children suffering from hair loss hair is 10 inches. They will also Photo courtesy of M. Lade Wigs for Kids is a nonprofit by utilizing donated ponytails to accept hair that was cut years ago organization that has been serv- provide the highest quality hair if it has been stored in a ponytail ing children suffering from hair prosthetics to financially disad- or braid because it is still usable. loss since 1981. Their mission is vantaged children. Many thoughts can run to help children look themselves Senior Madeline Lade donated through someone’s mind before After and live their lives. her hair when she was 15 years cutting off ten inches of their Before “Children shouldn’t old to Locks of Love. hair. Questions may arise such have to worry about how they “I wanted to donate my hair to as “How am I going to look with look, especially when they’re in help the Locks of Love organiza- short hair?” and “Am I really the middle of a health crisis,” tion make wigs for children that ready to do this?” founder of Wigs for Kids Jeffrery have lost all of their hair while “At first I was bummed Paul said. battling leukemia. Cancer is out because I loved my long, “We want to give these such a powerful and scary dis- blonde hair and was so used kids the opportunity to feel good ease and donating my hair was to having it very long. I never about themselves again.” the least I could do to brighten regretted it, though, because Wigs for Kids is a the day of a child suffering from hair will always grow back and combined effort among Certified it,” Lade said. I know someone needed it more Cosmetic Therapists throughout Another student from BMHS is than I did,” Lade said. R. Rouwenhorst gives a sassy smirk and strikes her pose after her new hair chop. Photos courtesy of R. Rouwenhorst North America who share a com- junior Rachel Rouwenhorst who Hair stylist Robert mon goal. A hair replacement has been donating her hair to Calabretta says that donating hair wig can cost up to $1,800 and is Locks of Love since the age of is a great way to help children serve it more than anyone. Hair hand-tied and is made complete- nine. suffering from things that we can “I say do it! It’s a great will grow back!” Lade said. ly from human hair so they look Rouwenhorst said that one of only imagine going through. feeling knowing that your dona- Rouwenhorst said, like a child’s own hair. her good friends did it and she Lade and Rouwenhorst tion can make a little girl battling “Girlfriend, you have to do it. “They feel better about thought that it was really awe- gave advice to girls considering cancer very happy. They have If you’re able to, go for it and themselves. They look in the some and said, “Why not?” donating their hair. gone through so much and de- don’t be scared.” The Gift of Giving By J. Tecco its more than what others put in winter season as well. the world if everyone were to under the tree, it is what you will the effort to do. Haselberger says that contribute some of their time and be giving back to your commu- “I think that giving your WOW! Internet, Cable, and effort to someone else in need. nity this year. time is the most important, but Phone takes part in a tradition The holiday season seems to be “The Salvation Army also little things like the necessi- of getting involved by donat- the best time for it and with the endeavors to bring spiritual light lthough the holiday sea- ties are needed too. When I was ing money and gifts through the winter cold coming in quick, the and love to those it serves at son seems to be all about a kid, my grandma would buy Adopt-a-Family program. more resources are in shortage. Christmas so that the real mean- Agetting gifts, this year me coats and clothes when my “I would say [my most So, the question this Christmas ing of the season is not forgot- brings brand new opportunities family couldn’t really afford it,” memorable experience was] is not what you will be getting ten”, says salvationarmy.usa.org. for everyone to give back to their Novak said. the Adopt-A-Family gifts and communities. Nearby businesses The holidays are the it was very humbling to see the are reaching out to others in need time of year when people spend family’s overwhelming apprecia- through multiple types of charity time with loved ones and appre- tion for the gifts. I felt like Santa projects. Even students at BMHS ciate what they have. However, Clause,” Haselberger said. are getting into the holiday there are lots of less fortunate Other organizations like spirit and contributing to the real families left without things most the Salvation Army take part in reason behind the festivities this people take for granted these a collection of donations to give time of year. days. Appreciating being given to the less fortunate and give “Usually around the food and clothing is not exactly volunteer opportunities all year holidays I go to the Edna House something most take the time to round. with my grandma and serve food do anymore because those things “Almost 3.4 million there”, senior Hayley Novak are expected and constantly people of all ages volunteer said. existing in middle/upper class their time, talents, and resources Many find it encour- environments. to assist The Salvation Army’s aging that young adults and “Today’s society is too work in FY 2012. Our volunteers students in high school are still based on instant gratification, are critical partners in helping caring enough to take time out when it should be family oriented us fulfill our promise to America of their own lives to help others. and full of celebration,” WOW! of ‘Doing Most Good’,” says The smallest acts of kindness can Cable Broadband Supervisor salvationarmy.usa.org. make the largest impact on some- Tormi Haselberger said. With around 317 mil- A small child feels the spirit of giving and helps contribute to the Salvation Army’s fund one’s life. Although Novak did Local companies and lion people in the United States, Photo courtesy of firstnonprofit.com admit to not consistently keeping corporations are doing their best it can be said that a large enough up with her charitable activities, to help out and give during the difference could be made in Titan Times December 2013 - January 2014 6

can actually be avoided. call somebody else to come snow tires if they live in a “People are unaware get me out of the cold,” Lara very hilly neighborhood with Winter Driving of their surroundings and said. a lot of snow to improve trac- don’t realize how fast they are When drivers have tion even further. going, which can make them a set plan it decreases the When preparing for Tips to stay safe lose control of their car,” Se- amount of stress and anxi- the winter drivers can never nior Jarred Magers said. ety for them when they do be too cautious. Many drivers By A. Poschner Speeding is one of the actually get in some sort of have a small list of things that leading causes of winter car accident. they always have in their car accidents. When drivers go The point is that any- in case they get into trouble. inter is malaw.com, More than 1,300 faster than they should they body can get into an accident “I always make sure quickly people are killed and more have less time to slow down from these conditions no that I have an ice scraper and Wapproach- than 116,800 people suf- and are more prone to acci- matter how good of a driver enough gas in my tank in case ing and it is time to fer personal injury in motor dents. you might think you are. For anything happened, that way start preparing your vehicle accidents that occur Many people have that reason, everyone needs I could at least have some vehicle for the harsh and dan- on snowy, slushy or icy pave- troubles when driving dur- to start preparing to face these heat,” Senior Michael Cas- gerous weather so you don’t ment annually. ing the winter, even more tough winter conditions that tenir said. get stuck out in the cold, or There are many prob- experienced drivers can have will soon be upon them. Magers said that he even worse, become a victim lems that people face when problems. “Definitely get your always has a spare blanket, in Ohio’s wintery roads. driving in these harsh, winter “I was driving my brakes and lights checked an extra winter coat, salt and According to gem- conditions, and many of them new Camry one winter and hit before the weather gets too a towing company’s phone some ice, my car spun around nasty. That way you can have number. and I was facing oncoming confidence in your breaks and According to www. traffic. Luckily there weren’t in the fact that you will be abc.com every driver should any cars in that lane,” BMHS able to see when the snow is have: flares/glow sticks, gra- Art teacher Ms. Lara said. hitting hard,” Magers said. nola bars, emergency sleeping “When driving [in Www.today.com sug- bag, crank flashlight, empty tough winter conditions] be gests that everybody should gas can, military shovel, cat cautious and give yourself consider to get an oil change, litter, and even maybe a nice extra space when coming to a especially if they are quickly book. complete stop,” Senior Kyle approaching their 30,000 Keeping a list of im- Slovick said. mile service for their vehicle. portant phone numbers, such Drivers also need to Drivers should also be aware as the local police and your be prepared and know what of their tires. Tires must be insurance company, is very procedures to follow if they properly inflated to ensure important should an emer- get into an accident or spin you’ll have the best possible gency arise. out off of the road. traction as you drive along So while enjoying “The first thing I and traction is often severely all of the holiday and winter Senior Miranda Dibiasio clearing the snow off of her car. An ice scraper that would do is call AAA to come jeopardized in wet, snowy or fun, please be aware and be doubles as a snow brush is an essential item to have stowed away for snowy days. get my car, and then I would icy conditions. Drivers could prepared for the tough driving Photo courtesy of Adam Poschner even consider switching to conditions winter brings. A New “You” for a New Year BMHS New Year’s Resolutions for 2014 are:

By A. Berkowitz th their valuable time doing As early as the 17 “To keep my best friend e all the same things during the century, Petro said the Pu- when I go off to college.” have ritans in colonial America day and go to bed without Wbeen avoided the indulgences achieving a thing. If you asked the ques- associated with New Year’s live a life like that, even tion “What’s your New celebrations and other after 10 years, your life S. Kavander, 12 Year resolution?” but what holidays. would be almost same as ” does it really mean? Where today. Instead, they urged “To get accepted into my did it come from? Ameyaw-Akumfi their children to skip the dream school with a lot of Bill Petro writes also writes that If you need revelry and instead spend scholarships to go there.” in “History of New Year’s their time reflecting on the a change, or progress in Resolutions: Where Did past year and contemplat- your life, you need to come They Begin?” that the New ing the year to come. In out of that circle of events. A. Ropaj, 12 Year’s Day celebrations this way they adopted again New Year resolu- “ began in pre-Christian the old custom of making tions and goals would help “I want to spend more time times, beginning with the resolutions. These were people to come out of that with my kids.” Babylonians in March and “enumerated” as commit- circle. They can get people changing to January by the ments to better employ on the right path to focus- Romans. Petro also writes their talents, treat their ing on the good as opposed that the custom of setting neighbors with charity, and to the bad. Everyone can Mr. Rober Schuff, New Year’s resolutions avoid their habitual sins. use a few adjustments in Guidance Dept. ” began during this period in their lives, and the begin- Nicholas Ameyaw- “To always look forward Rome, as they made such ning of the year is a great Akumfi, author of “Why and never turn back.” resolutions with the moral should I make a New Year place to start. intention to mostly to be resolution, Importance of “I think people good to others. New Year Resolution?”, should have New Year’s However, when the said that if someone does resolutions because it T. Jackson, 12 Roman Empire took Chris- not have a plan or desire, helps you prepare for the “ tianity as its official state they are like a man driving upcoming 12 months, and religion in the fourth cen- in a circle. Every evening gives you things to focus “To get rid of all the clutter tury, these moral intentions he reaches the starting on to improve the satisfac- in my house I don’t need.” were replaced by prayers point. People who are liv- tion of your life,” Senior Mrs. Kawiecki, and fasting. ing a life like that spend Samantha Kavander said. Math Dept. ” Titan Times December 2013 - January 2014 Editorials 7 Just Log Off By S. Schwarten

their time? The problem everyone else’s. ith with social media is that it The year that I time takes away opportunities to spent most excessively us- Wspent be productive or do things ing social media was one of using your phone and com- we love. So many people the worst years of my life. puter, how many hours of complain that they “don’t I would spend hours after your life has been wasted have time” for certain I got home from school focusing on what others are things, but the reality is scrolling through my Twit- doing? Most of us would that instead of making time ter feed, despite all of the say we spend at least one to get things done, they’re homework I had, and ended or two on social media, but looking at what others are up staying awake until 1 some of us even more… doing. a.m. in order to get every- It’s easy to lose With so much thing done. track of time when scroll- emphasis on what others With my lack of ing through infinite status are doing, we start unfairly sleep, I also found myself updates, but a lot of people comparing our lives to becoming sadder, compar- take it to a whole new everyone else’s. Sure, we ing myself constantly (even (L-R) Seniors Alafia Hairston, Ray Klebowski, Jarred Magers and Adam Pocshner can level. We all have those log on often to update our when I wasn’t logged in) to not seem to “just log off” during study hall. Junior AJ McCullough, however, is able to put the distractions away and crack open a book. friends whose primary own status, but most of our a girl online who seemed Photo courtesy of Mrs. Crews concern while hanging out time is spent seeing what to be smarter, more accom- is their phone, and we all other people are posting. plished, more interesting be enjoyable and feel like work, spend time with fam- know that girl we fol- Someone just got into a than me, etc. It wasn’t until it is doing no harm in the ily or friends, do something low out of pity who never relationship; another person I spent more of my time of- moment, but as you use it you love to do. This will leaves our timeline with is on their fourth trip to fline and focused on more excessively it can become allow you to improve your- her endless tweeting. For Europe, and yet another important things that I be- detrimental. The key to self and your life and enjoy some reason, social media person just beat a personal gan seeing an improvement preventing this from hap- it without worrying what has become one of the most record. We could log on in the way I felt. I’m sure pening is to give yourself others are up to or compar- important aspects of many completely happy with many people can relate, to time at least once a day ing yourself to them. teens’ lives. ourselves, but log off with some extent, whether they to do things that you have It’s possible. And to Isn’t there anything the idea that our lives aren’t will admit it or not. or want to do without the put it simply, all you have better they could do with good enough compared to Social media can distraction. Do your home- to do is log off. Thigh Gaps 75, Is It Too Old? By T. Reese want none unless you’ve got body skeletons that have their buns, Hun.” legs closer together and some By J. Tecco eye sight abilities dimin- ish. The elderly also have e’ve I don’t understand the people have narrow hips that magine you a higher tendency to drive all obsession over thigh gaps. So makes getting a thigh gap an are run- seen many girls are posting about unreasonable goal.” slower, which causes traffic ning late Wthem on their thigh gaps all over social Girls may worry about I backups. Not to mention the one morning magazine cov- networks. Having a thigh gap their thigh gaps because they fact that the older drivers on your way ers; Beyoncé, does not mean that someone is don’t know how guys feel are, the more susceptible to school, you are already Tyra Banks, fat or has “huge” thighs. about it. Maybe they are wor- they are to life threatening Kate Upton, Marilyn Monroe. Over the summer ried that they’ll get judged for irritated from leaving your injuries during car acci- What do they all have in com- on social networks, another it. But it seems as if guys don’t steaming hot espresso on dents. mon? They are all lacking the internet sensation called the care whether girls have thigh the counter in your kitchen These facts should infamous obsession of a new “Marilyn Project” began. Girls gaps or not. after rushing out the door, internet sensation known as were asked to post their full “[Thigh gaps don’t] be brought to our attention and then you find yourself the “thigh gap.” A thigh gap is body shot of on Instagram and/ change my opinion on how a and re-evaluated lawfully so stuck in traffic. A bland, as easy as it sounds; the space or Tumblr, picture posting girl looks, whether they have the roads we drive on every faded brown Oldsmobile between your thighs when websites. In the caption they one or not,” Junior Mitchell day can be safer. sits in front of your car on you’re standing with your feet had to include their name, age, Harshman said. “[They’re] It seems like the together. whether they had a thigh gap pointless. No guy cares if you the road and seems to not only logical conclusion for But wasn’t Sir Mix-A- or not, if they’re okay with it, have one or not. It doesn’t be paying attention to the this issue is the possible Lot right when he said, “Don’t size top, size bottoms, and their make you look better if you speed limit. You follow reinforcement of re-testing weight. have one so it shouldn’t mat- behind the elderly driver the drivers around older ages I think it’s crazy that ter.” entire way and they never girls are getting themselves in- Instead of worrying to keep roads at a higher speed up. You finally reach volved into something that is so about having a thigh gap, girls safety rate. The retesting your destination and you are pointless. In my opinion, most should worry about other things should be focused more tardy. It comes to realization girls complain about whether that are way more important. A around optical abilities and that you could have been they have a thigh gap or not girl’s personality and how they reaction response timing. because they are searching for act around and towards others on time if you were able to Cdc.gov says that compliments and attention. is way more important than a drive without the annoying fatal crash rates first begin Although, some may have done space between the thighs. I set back of the car ahead of to increase at 75 years old it to show others that they don’t personally believe that girls you. care about how their body is should not let other people’s and then keep increasing According to Rand. shaped. opinions affect their lifestyle. after 80. org, by 2025 citizens 65 “It doesn’t matter how Who cares if there’s a space Therefore, the and older will represent 25 The thigh gap is almost virtually unat- much you diet or exercise, between your thighs or not? choice to reform driving percent of the driving popu- tainable by women with a normal, even the thigh gap is all about your “Getting a thigh gap eligibility by retesting is the thin, body. Society needs to take a bone structure and your genetic may never happen, and you will lation. This can be seen as stand and put an end to these rediculous most beneficial action to body makeup,” Kelly Rich- become incredibly unhealthy somewhat scary considering expectations of what a “perfect body” take against such dangerous looks like. ardson, from The Sacramento trying to get it,” Richardson the fact that as we age, our Photo courtesy of google.com Bee, said. “Some people have said. hazards for all drivers. Titan Times December 2013 - January 2014 8 Diving into the Titan Swim Team

By S. Kavander Vince Cowell. The season 6 a.m. Swimmers balance will also be led by senior pool time with weights, chool is in co-captains Quenten Cipra cycling and dry land for full swing and Ray Klebowski for the a well- rounded training at BMHS, S boys and Eryn Oprea and schedule. and the fall sports have fin- Samantha Kavander for the “We train more than ished off their seasons for girls. any other sport at most the year. It’s time for the “Things are looking schools, and the training is swim team to start train- up [for the entire team]. I rigorous and grueling but ing for their winter season. am seeing a lot of improve- at the end of the day it’s November 1 was the winter ment from everyone and it all worth it. The reward is season kick off and BMHS should be a great season,” worth the struggle,” Sopho- swimmers and divers put Klebowski said. more Taylar Diver said. all their training to the test In true Cipra fash- Even with all the during their first meet on ion, he said, “You got to training swimmers still Dec. 3. want it.” manage to hold down jobs, Head Coach Rob The swim practice school work and most Salisbury will lead the regimen is grueling with importantly meeting and team this season along with practice six days a week, breaking their personal assistant coaches, Elaine including swimming before swim goals. Denega, Justin Hill and “The training has just begun; it’s mostly tech- nique and endurance based. I know Rob has big things The Titan girls swim team captains S. Kavander and E. Oprea hold the trophy from placing second at the Titan Invitation Dec. 7 in mind which means long, Photo courtesy of Taylar Diver hard practices, but it’s all worth it in the end when teams did well for the first during finals of the Titan you break your goals,” meet of the season, but Invitational, going under Oprea said. from watching the coaches’ 2 minutes for the first time The Titan boys expressions after some ever. Also freshman Abby made a splash at their first swims I know we still have Bright had a great meet on tri-meet of the season and a long way to go. We did Dec. 7, swimming in the they earned first place great, but the Titans are just 500 freestyle with 6:08 in over Lakewood and Val- getting started,” Oprea said. prelims, and dropping 4 ley Forge. The girls’ team Other standout seconds during finals with a fell a bit short, and came in performances so far this time of 6:04. second to Lakewood by 6 season were by Junior Joe Look for the Titans points. Grospitch in the 200 free- in action over winter break The undefeated Titan boys swim team wins first place at the Titan “The boys and girls style with a time of 1:59 with home meets on Dec. Invitational Dec. 7. 20 and Dec. 27. Photo courtesy of J. Grospitch Balancing School And A Job By C. Mueller or a high Sheppard. until 11 p.m. and they are school student, There are laws in place to too tired to even think about Fschool work ensure fair treatment in the cracking open the books. is enough stress, but when work environment. It’s a Although many high students are forced to get a law that minors cannot work school students have a job, job, the stress level rises. more than 4.5 hours without others still do not. Mostly “I balance my time a break, which I think that because of after school wisely,” Said Senior Andy is benefital to most students. sports, some students have Beight. Work places will either send absolutely no time for a job. High school stu- them home or give them a “Not having money sucks, dents are responsible for 30 minute break. During that but my parents still give me paying certain bills such as time, students can get some money because they love their phone or car payments. school work done. me a lot,” said Senior Chad Other students have a job “Work added a lot of Ellis, track and cross country simply because they like stress. Going to school at runner. making and spending their 7:30 am and not getting Another common reason own money. Either way, home until 10:30 pm really students don’t have jobs is balancing the demands of affected my grades. Some because there are not a lot of academics with work can nights I would bring my good jobs hiring at the right test a teenagers’ sanity. homework to work on dur- time for them. Senior Andy Beight cooking on the grill at Penn Station. “I have to pay for my car ing break,” said 2013 MHS “I recently quit my job Photo courtesy of C. Mueller monthly. I couldn’t imagine graduate Kelsey Schmidt. because the pay sucked and I Balancing school, work and ment, prioritizing and team- not having a paycheck be- Working takes up didn’t like my manager. I’ve extracurricular activities or work. Along with realizing cause I like paying for things time after school, which is been looking for a new job sports seems like a burden the real world doesn’t let on my own. I’m a senior, it’s the time students should be and I have interview at a gas and it is, but it’s possible. you sleep,” said Penn Station time to prepare for the real doing their homework. Some station today,” said Senior “Having a part time job Manager and 2008 BHS world,” Said Senior Shay students don’t get home Marquise Bedell. teaches you time manage- graduate, Andrew Robins. Titan Times December 2013 - January 2014 9 Senior Stasha Carey signs to PITT By M. Carney enior Stasha Braaten said. Carey has worked Carey has not only hard to become worked hard, but she has S had great coaches, trainers a great bas- ketball player and all that work has and her mom to help her paid off because she has along the way. signed to the University of Carey also said that Pittsburg. Carey is the first she practices on her own BMHS student to sign to a and has personal workouts Division I college. with her AAU coach all the “[Being a Division time. I athlete] takes a lot of hard Braaten said that work. It has to be the main Carey is a great player be- goal for you, and you need cause “obviously [with] her the physical gifts,” BMHS height and her versatility varsity head coach Kevin she can play inside and out- side. She can also handle the ball.” Carey’s talents have S. Carey signs to play basketball at PITT with her mom, teammates, and coaches look- ing on. contributed to the success Photo courtesy of Dave Cornelius of her team as well. Carey’s teammate Becca Ziska has is a great addition to our said. Her teammates played with Stasha for three inside game. She runs the “I know [Stasha] will miss her too. “I will years in high school. floor well, can catch and loves [Pitt] and I am re- miss playing with Stasha “Since Stasha is finish, rebounds well and ally happy for her that she because obviously she is such a great post player, can extend the defense. We has found a great place to a great player and also the other team focuses love Stasha’s versatility call home for the next four she is one of my best their defense on her and it as she can play inside and years,” Ziska said. friends,” Ziska said. opens up the outside. She out.” Braaten is looking Carey had a great also passes the ball out of Carey scores an av- forward to this season with piece of advice for others the post really well,” Ziska erage of 20 points a game Carey as a Titan but is also who are searching for the said. which helped to capture the looking forward to follow- perfect college. Pitt’s head coach, attention of many differ- ing her collegiate career." “Taste their fries. Suzie McConnell-Serio, ent schools, but she chose Stasha will do great [at If they are not good, said on highschoolsports. Pittsburg “because of the Pitt]. The coaching staff is don’t go there,” Carey S. Carey goes up for a layup. cleveland.com that “Stasha location, people and atmo- going to take care of her said. Photo courtesy of Dave Cornelius sphere. I love it,” Carey great,” Braaten said. Turkey Trot in Review walk went great!” track. By C. Ellis The Titan Turkey Trot However, there has an entry fee of $5 that is weren’t as many participants donated to Adopt-A-Family. in the race/walk as there were he Turkey Trot is a run/ Participants also receive a last year. But this year had a walk race that is used t-shirt that was printed and good showing for it being the Tto raise money for the made by Coach Mack and Mr. first year of the Titan Turkey Adopt-A-Family foundation. Conti in the screen printing Trot. This year, BMHS continued room. Mack added that even the 5-year-old Midpark tradi- The overall winner of though, not as many students tion and created the first ever the Titan Turkey Trot, sopho- participated like he thought Titan Turkey Trot. more Mike Jankowski, said, they would, Mack thinks there The event is the last day be- “The race went well. I felt will be a better turnout next fore Thanksgiving break and good and he liked the course a year because more students students and faculty who sign lot.” will know about it and more up use the last two periods of Junior class winner students will know what the the day to run or walk then Eric Peterson also thought the money is being used for. The M.Jankowski throws his hands up for being the the first ever Titan Turkey Trot winner. get to leave after they cross race went well Peterson also Titan Turkey Trot raised over Photo courtesy of Dave Cornelius the finish line. The course mentioned that thought the $3,500 for the Adopt-A-Fami- is a mile and a half, and the course and he said he liked ly Foundation. wants to try and raise $5,000 in the school will run or walk walking portion of the race is the course at Midpark bet- Each year Coach Mack’s goal or more to ensure families in the second annual Titan a mile. ter because it went around is to try to raise more money around this community have a Turkey Trot to help raise Event organizer the school. But he liked how that they did the past year. wonderful Christmas. money for the Adopt-A-Fami- Coach Mack said, “The race/ the course ended on the BW So next year Coach Mack Hopefully everyone ly Foundation.

Berea-Mipdark Trotters lining up on a cold day for the First Annual Titan Turkey Trot. Photo courtesy of Dave Cornelius Titan Times December 2013 - January 2014 10 Teams To Make Noise in March

By E. Schultz Michigan State Kentucky Michigan St. is one of the best teams in the John Calipari and Co. have had some nation right now, with Adreian Payne and Keith problems this year but have found a way e are about three Appling leading the way. They opened the year to bounce back after a Nov. 12 loss against months away from early with a win against (at the time) #1 ranked Michigan St. Julius Randle has been clas- one of the best events W Kentucky Wildcats. Their loss to UNC obvi- sified as the number one player in college in college sports: March Mad- ously hurt though, being that it was at home. basketball by numerous analysts, averaging ness. Although there is still If Michigan State wants to go far in the tour- 17.2 points and 11.4 rebounds a game. Ken- plenty of basketball to be played nament they can’t lose games like that. Gary tucky’s game against Louisville on Dec. 28 it’s never too early to predict Harris has stepped up big time for the Spartans will show a lot about this squad. “I can’t get who will be making noise in this this year, averaging almost 18 points a game. caught up in winning and losing right now, year’s tournament. Let’s start off Travis Trice and Branden Dawson will also be and I am. I want to win every game,” said with the top teams right now that big factors for Michigan State in this year’s coach, John Calipari. “I think Randle and are favorites going into 2014. Kieth Appling (11) pushes past a North tournament. Calipari will get the job done” said Sopho- Florida defender. more Johnzelle Walker when asked about Photo courtesy of msuspartans.com Prediction: Final Four loss how Kentucky will fare in the tournament. Losses against Baylor and UNC obviously Kansas shows they aren’t ready for the tournament at this point in time. The Jayhawks are coming off a disappointing loss last year in the NCAA tournament against Trey Burke and Michigan in the Sweet Prediction: Sweet 16 loss 16. Kansas attained Andrew Wiggins over the off-season along with Joel Embiid. Embiid has been progressing since the beginning of the season averaging a solid 9 points, and 7 rebounds. Wiggins played good against Kansas with 22 points and 8 rebounds but has struggled against worse teams. “[Bill] Self fully expects Wiggins to be the top pick in 2014,” said ESPN analyst, Andy Katz. In the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, Wiggins went 3-8 shooting with only 10 points against unranked Villanova, who later ended up winning the tournament. Wiggins will have to stop playing to worse team’s skill levels if he and Kansas don’t want to get upset early in March. Kansas players jump towards each other. Photo courtesy of bleacherreport.com Prediction: Elite 8 loss Kentucky coach John Calipari yells at Poythress and Harrison. Arizona Iowa State (Sleeper Team) Photo courtesy of ukathletics.com So far Arizona has beat only one The Cyclones could become one scary team during Syracuse top ten opponent, Duke, in a March. Iowa St. won a big game against Michigan Syracuse has the potential to be one of the best lackluster schedule. Right now earlier during the season in a game which Melvin Ejim defensive teams in college basketball. C.J. the best team Arizona will face scored 22 points and had 9 rebounds. The Cyclones will Fair has stepped up this year as a senior for the the rest of the season is #13 face Kansas, Oklahoma St., and Baylor twice by the end Orange averaging 18 points and 6 rebounds ranked, Oregon. Things could of the season. The way those games turn out will show a a game. Fair has filled the footsteps left by obviously change but with no lot about how Iowa St. will fare during March. Sixers rookie, Michael Carter-Williams, after real challenges, this team could a Final Four run in last year’s tournament. The be weak against better teams Prediction: Elite 8 loss Orange play only three more games against during March Madness. When ranked opponents, two being against Duke. questioned about their abil- Melvin Ejim of Iowa If Syracuse can play up to their full poten- ity to score Arizona guard, T.J. State gets hugged by a fan. tial with Trevor Cooney and Jemari Grant McConnell said, “We can guard Photo courtesy of they could be a tough team to face, although at every position. Not just one mail.com rebounding could become a factor for the team player is trying to score for us.’’ come March. “Expect Syracuse to pick up If Arizona loses more than two where they left off and make the Final Four games in the regular season I again in 2014, but go no further,” said Sports predict there could be an early Illustrated writer, Andrew Jones. I disagree, exit in the NCAA tournament this team has potentil to win it all. this year for the Wildcats, if not they could go far. Prediction: Final 2 C.J. Fair of Prediction: Final Four loss Championship Prediction: Syracuse. Photo courtesy Aaron Gordon (11) blows past Nik of zimbio.com Stauskas of Michigan. Photo courtesy of zimbio.com Syracuse, 62 vs. Oklahoma State, 56

and team on it. Although the players’ I think players should be to sell their autograph they should be Should college athletes be paid? jersey is being sold they can not gain paid an average of $2,000 a semester allowed to. But I think there should Editorial one dime from it. based off of research I did referring to also be a limit on the amount of money By E. Schultz The worst thing about the revenue colleges make off of the they could make off of autograph versity, an average all-expenses-paid the NCAA is that it also prohibits athletes. I think there should be dif- profits because I think making over olleges in America have been scholarship for basketball or football athletes from making any money off ferent amounts paid to athletes of dif- $10,000 on an autograph would defeat around since 1906, and since doesn’t even pay all of the expenses of of their own autograph. Players such ferent sports. For example, swimming the purpose of even having college then the NCAA has grown C college. The athletes with scholarships as Syracuse’s C.J. Fair, Notre Dame doesn’t make as much revenue as a salaries. into a $797 million company. College still have to owe over $3,000 per year. guard Eric Atkins, and Texas A&M sport like basketball or football. I think College players are still athletes weren’t getting paid back then, “You look at where some of Quarterback Johnny Manziel all agree the minimum a college athlete should in college so I think paying them too and over a hundred years later nothing these young men come from, it’s very that a pay-for-play type structure, be paid should be around $1,500 and much money defeats the purpose of has changed. difficult. I do think putting an extra which would allow players to get the maximum, $3,000. them being amatuer athletes. I think Players do not get paid a monies in their pocket here or there paid for their college performance, in I think anything over $3,000 this idea could improve many college salary. Have there been bribes and would be good,” said Florida football the NCAA would be nice. According would put athletes in a situation to players’ lives by teaching them to scandals involving players getting their coach Will Muschamp, agreeing that to Time Magazine’s story on paying make bad decisions with the money manage money and make responsible hands on cash? Yes. But the NCAA college players should be paid a little college athletes, Fair would be worth they are gave. The athletes could use decisions. I also think if a player does has never officially paid their college money. Duke’s own Mike Krzyzewski close to $1 million. Fair, like every the money to buy the necessities for something against NCAA rules that athletes. College players are virtually and Alabama head coach Nick Saban other college athlete, can’t make living and also have enough to do their salary should be discontinued. broke because they have only time to are among the top paid coaches in col- money off of his autograph. activities on the weekend. If the athlete Players would enjoy the idea obtain a minimum wage job when on lege football and basketball, allotting “I can’t see the university is on the road and doesn’t have any of being paid and would be able to earn campus. The worst thing is that college for a combined $12.7 million. Even the paying you, but why is there a rule time to work they could have a little some profit from all the money the players have no income at all when on lowest paid college football coaches’ restricting me from making money off money in their pocket. $1,000-$3,000 NCAA makes off of them. This would the road since they can’t work. Accord- salaries are still in the $200,000 range. my autograph? That’s like a student isn’t a huge amount of money so they financially help college players prepare ing to a study by the National College The NCAA makes revenue off of play- here that’s a rapper. He can sell his couldn’t get in any financial trouble for a professional career in either Players Association and Drexel Uni- ers by selling jerseys with their number CDs,” said Fair. with it. Also, I think if an athlete wants sports or a different field of choice. Titan Times December 2013 - January 2014 11 Fundraising For The Biggest Night

Of The Year: BMHS Senior Prom hoping for more than 28 seniors colleges to try to get the rest to take advantage of the product, of the money we need for post By J. Larocco teacher and Senior class advisor, help make money for post prom, but we’ll go with what we have. prom. Parents and volunteers are is in charge of the senior apparel but they can earn a little off their Based on testimonials I read also working concession stands and other activities. prom ticket as well. online, the bags are a good seller at CAVS games to make money rom week- end is “We pay x amount of All of the fundraiser but it takes time to get people as well,” said Patrick-Stary. expensive. From the money for the senior apparel and profits go toward post prom. accustomed to the product.” In order to make these cost of renting a tux, buy- once we know how much apparel Patrick-Stary said, Other items seniors sold fundraisers successful seniors P we sell, then we will know how “What we earn depends on what were Peterson Nuts. need to get involved. See Mrs. ing a dress, paying for a limo, and purchasing corsages, seniors much of a profit we make. One we are selling. For example the “As for the Peter- Hahn with any questions. are going to be easily spending a hundred percent of the profit trash bags, we sold those for $12 son Nuts, this is a home town couple hundred dollars. Why not goes towards the prom, which each roll. We paid $6.50 per product to Cleveland so it wasn’t try and save a few dollars on the will reduce the amount of the roll to the company and profited a hard sell at all. We made 50 one necessity to get in, the prom prom ticket,” said Hahn. $5.50 per roll sold.” percent on all products sold,” ticket, while helping to fund the To raise more money A portion of the profit said Patrick-Stary. laid-back part of the night: post for prom and keep the ticket cost goes to the seniors that partici- Seniors had some ideas prom. down, Hahn said she was plan- pated and sold items. on events BMHS could have to Some seniors like Randi ning a prom fashion show and a “Essentially we in- raise money. Proffitt, are lucky enough to have Mr. Titan contest. cented the seniors to help raise Senior Alex Swindell help with the expenses. Sandy Patrick-Stary, money for post prom by giving said it would be a good idea Proffitt said, “My mom Co-Chair for the post prom com- back $5 for each five rolls a to have more staff vs. student and grandpa will be paying since mittee, has a major part in what student sold towards their prom events and Proffitt said the se- I’m not allowed to work.” post prom will be like, from the tickets,” said Patrick-Stary. niors could have a bake sale or a BMHS has many fund- location to the ways they earn Senior Jacob Miller carnival. raisers in place to help reduce the enough money to have post prom said, “I thought [trash bags] were Post prom parents have cost of prom and post prom for all together. She also helps de- a bad idea but they ended up been planning activities to earn students, while still keeping the cide what fundraising company working.” extra money as well. classy, upscale atmosphere and to choose and what the seniors Patrick-Stary said, “The post prom com- Senior girls E. Madias, A. Morgano, L. will be selling. The seniors who “Well the trash bags were a whim mittee will be doing a mailing Gedeon, K. Iannaggi, and J. Tecco at the cool post prom prizes. 2013 Midpark Prom. Mrs. Hahn, math help sell these items not only to find and decide to sell. I was next to local businesses and Photo courtesy of J. Tecco BEAT What’s going on at BMHS?

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• Jan. 9, 2014 - 7 p.m. in • Swim Team: Boys and • Have a safe and happy • Math teacher Brian • “Center Stage” will BMHS Auditorium - Girls Titan Relays will holiday! Quigley said, “Study perform at the IX Senior Parent Financial be held at noon on Fri. • Prepare and be success- for finals!” Center Nov. 22 and Aid Meeting. Topics Dec. 27 at BMHS. ful on your final exams! • The next OML is set will also perform at Include: Overview of • Boys Basketball will be See BMHS website for for Jan. 14, 2014. Brecksville Broadview FAFSA - Free Applica- in action at home on finals week schedule. Hts. H.S. Show Choir tion for Federal Student Friday, Dec. 20 vs. Or- Invitational on Nov. Aid Information re- ange HS at 7:30 p.m. 26! garding loans, grants, • Girls Basketball will • On Nov. 24 the band scholarships... take on the North Ol- will play at Browns • Jan. 16, 2014 - 7 p.m. msted Eagles on Sat- Stadium! in BMHS Audito- urday, Dec. 21 at 2:30 rium - Sophomore p.m. at BMHS. Come Parent Meeting. Top- and cheer on your Lady ics include: Results of Titans! COllege Bound Tests, (PSAT and PLAN), College-Rediness Benchmarks, Timeline for College-Bound Students, Other College information/Naviance