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April, 2019 Lions’ Digest Issue 2 www.lionsdigest1.com IB Entering State High Curriculum for the 2019-2020 year! however, students don’t the diploma, you have BY: RYLIE GRUBE need to receive the diplo- to take a certain number ma to get college credit of courses in a range of As the new year rolls for the course. IB courses subjects.” AP courses around, State High is come in two levels: HL or and IB courses both quickly approaching the SL. HL stands for “High- require a payment to take second semester, which er Level” and SL stands the exam; one thing to means it is almost time for “Standard Level.” consider is that IB cours- to schedule classes for Jennifer Schreiber, Latin es are more expensive next year. And for the teacher and IB coordina- than AP courses for the ! rst time, State High is tor said, “IB also o" ers exam. Erin Gall, sopho- o" ering a handful of new students opportunities to more, said, “I’m taking courses, including IB choose areas of research AP Human Geography. courses. With the intro- that are of particular I’m anticipating that IB duction of IB courses to interest to them.” courses will be of simi- the school, it is important Typically, the main di" er- lar di$ culty, but taught to know what they are. ence between the two lev- with more emersion and IB stands for Interna- els is the depth that the application of skills and Courtesy of SCASD tional Baccalaureate. teachers go into. Both IB knowledge.” IB courses are a great way for high school students to Not only do IB courses and AP courses are very State High is introducing accumulate college credits while still attending high prepare students aca- challenging course levels a wide range of IB classes school. According to Jennifer Schreiber, IB coordina- demically for college, that provide students to add to the many AP tor and Latin teacher, “# e International Baccalau- but they also provide the with rigorous learning classes already o" ered. reate Organization has now authorized State College opportunity for students experiences. Although # e science department Area High School as an IB World School.” to get college credit from both types of courses are is adding Environmental high school, similar to similar, there are some Systems & Soc SL, and discussions, we immerse HL, and Business Mgt AP courses. Jennifer di" erences. For example, Physics HL and SL. # e ourselves (as much as HL and SL Y1. Shawley, IB World Reli- IB and AP courses have history department is we can in 90 minutes) State High is adding a gions and history teacher di" erent goals. # e goal o" ering History of Amer- into an academic study lot of IB courses next said, “# e International of AP courses, according icans HL, Economics SL, of understanding.” Math year, and as the time rolls Baccalaureate (IB) o" ers to PrepScholar, is “To and World Religions SL. is adding Math Applic & around to start planning a Learner Pro! le that not help high school students According to Shawley, Interp SL and HL, and your classes for next only encourages, but also prepare for college by “We look at festivals, hol- Math Analysis & Appr year, it is important to empowers the individual taking advanced courses, idays, sacred texts, moral/ SL and HL. Other cours- get a good idea now of to think beyond: beyond with no set program of ethical dilemmas and of es that are being added the classes you will want high school, beyond bor- courses.” Whereas the course, food! From how to the course options to take and to consider ders, beyond themselves.” goal for IB courses is, “To we greet each other at include Lang A: Lang & whether or not IB cours- IB courses can provide be an internationally rec- the start of class, to the Lit HL, Music SL and HL es are right for you! students with a diploma, ognized diploma. To earn words we choose during YR1, Film SL, Visual Arts Surprise! State High Celebrates 100th For the Kids: THON Has Day of School! Returned to the BJC Isabella Messina, a BY: LEXI KRANICH senior at State College Area High School and On Saturday, February a Four Diamonds child 16th, over 700 Pennsyl- since 2003, is a two-time vania State University cancer survivor. Messina students participated in said, “THON is an expe- the 48 hour no sitting, no rience unlike anything sleeping dance marathon. else. I’ve gone to THON # e Penn State IFC/ for 16 years and watched Panhellenic Dance it move from Rec Hall to Marathon, or THON, is the Bryce Jordan Center. Auden Yurman the largest student-run However, as it has Students entering the building through the main entrance were met with a big su- philanthropy in the changed the atmosphere prise from Junior Senate. Principal Curtis Johnson was at the event and said, “this world. THON is a year- has always stayed the was a really cool idea and super fun for the students at State High.” long e" ort that raises same. THON is a huge On Monday, Elly bers was really special awareness and money for family where everyone BY: JANE PATT BIDDLE Haushalter, President, and memorable. “It was the ! ght against child- has your back. My expe- Elliot Sheehan, Vice Pres- so much fun coming up hood cancer. # e event is rience will stay with me On Wednesday, February ident, Annie Gustafson, with ideas to surprise the held annually in Febru- for the rest of my life and 6, State High celebrated Secretary, and Jane Bid- school with. We wanted ary at the Bryce Jordan Penn State THON will the 100th day of school. dle, Treasurer, all went to to make it really fun for Center. always be a home I can In the morning before Sam’s Club with Senate everyone, and it was ex- Working since 1977, come back to.” school began, State High’s Advisor, Mrs. James. citing to see the smiles on THON has raised over At the core, THON Junior Student Senate # ey bought over 3,000 everyone’s face,” Haushal- $157 million dollars makes a di" erence in the and Student Govern- pieces of candy, along ter said. bene! tting the Four lives of children and fam- ment members handed with balloons and other Junior Senate wanted to Diamonds Fund at Penn ilies battling childhood out candy, snacks, and decorations in order to ! nd a way to give back State Hershey Children’s cancer. 100th day glasses to the set up the tables for the to the students of State Hospital. # e Four Dia- State College and sor- school. # e 100th lucky celebration. High and decided that monds Fund was found- rounding communities student to walk through Junior Ariana Hoy said, the 100th day of school ed by Charles and Irma are able to come together the di" erent entrances of “It was such a great way would be a great day to Millard a+ er their son, each year to raise funds State High won a $100.00 start to my day– walking do this succesfully as well Christopher, died at 11 for a good cause, a cause Visa gi+ card. As students in and being greeted with as in a timely manner. due to cancer. # anks to that a" ects so many walked in, State High’s as many treats as I want- Senate o$ cers and the Millard family, 4,000 children nationwide. Glee Club performed, ed. It was a fun atmo- student government families have been helped Each year, THON is able “Some Nights” by Fun. sphere and very exciting.” helped spread the cheer by over 16,500 student to make sure that at least # ey are a new club, and Junior Senate member by giving each student a volunteers. 95 cents of every dollar they are practicing to Elly Haushalter, thought free snack to start their # is year, students raised donated directly impacts perform at a choir con- that working with her day and with it, a gigantic $10,621,683.76 dollars. those children and their cert this Spring. peer junior senate mem- smile! families.

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Travis Scott’s Wish You Were Here Tour Comes to the BJC! # e modern day rapper, Travis was on, and it just BY: ZACH ORNDORFF Sheck Wes opened for made everything crowd- Scott. ed and hot.” Houston born rapper, In about one day, the People who purchased Travis Scott, had the Bryce Jordan Center sta" General Admission tick- Bryce Jordan Center wild put up a roller coaster ets needed wristbands. Grace Roeshot for his “ASTROWORLD: loop and small rail, a People on the < oor were WISH YOU WERE huge projector screen closer to the perfor- # e Mexique and the Farmers Market at Snap Pizza. HERE” tour. Before the where videos were mance, but it did cost doors opened at 7 o’clock, played, and a stage in the over a hundred dollars. opening soon on Beaver hundreds of Penn State middle and in the front. “Many people got pic- BY: GRACE ROESHOT Avenue. Frutta Bowls students and local State A little a+ er 9 o’clock, tures in front of the specializes in similar College residents waited Travis appeared on the Travis head statue, and Auntie Anne’s leaves the foods, but also serves in the cold to get the best middle stage to begin it just added more to the Nittany Mall. # e classic di" erent toasts like the seats. his performance of his excitement to be there,” College Diner ceases op- “Go Bananas” with pea- Sophomore Colin Davis, critically acclaimed al- Carson Franks, sopho- eration. Stay Sushi closes nut butter, banana slices, who attended the concert bum that was released on more, said. in September a+ er 21 honey, and chia seeds. said, “We got there at August 3. 2018. Travis Scott not only en- years of business. Peace # e acai bowl trend has around 6:15 and waited Riley Mehalick, soph- tertain the audience with Love and Little Donuts swept Instagram and in the line to get in. # e omore, described the the thirty he per- closes a+ er just a year major U.S. cities in the line wasn’t that long, moshpit on the < oor. “It formed, but also from the in State College. Little past few years, so State but it was cold and a+ er was really crowded,” Me- roller coaster installed Caesars’ lease runs out, College residents will be getting in, being close to halick said.“People kept and the exciting props he and they do not renew pleased to take part in the stage made it worth trying to get as close as brought with him. (StateCollege.com). the trend. waiting.” possible to the stage that It seems like all restau- Bistrozine also opened rants in State College its doors in July of 2018. either retire or become # eir 409 East Calder State High’s Art Department is now overtaken by student Way location adds to the “State of the Art” high-rises. Although diverse growing food Happy Valley lacks some scene in that area. Bistro- beloved local < avors, not zine’s distinctively unique all is lost because 2018 menu separates them brought an astounding from the typical college number of unique restau- town restaurant. Dish- rants to town. es such as the “Ocean In the fall of 2018, Snap Explosion,” composed of Pizza, a small Phila- a wonton skin-wrapped delphia-based custom seafood paste with a side pizza franchise, replaced of sweet and spicy aioli Herwig’s Austrian Bistro drizzled-guacamole, the next to the State # eatre. inventive “Bacon Cheese- Herwig’s, known for its burger Dumpling,” and authentic central-Euro- the “Hol-ee Mol-ee” pean menu, shut down toast (a french toast style early this summer due cinnamon brioche slice to personal health is- ! lled with nutella, topped Abby Reed sues reported by owner, with a grilled banana, Madeline Einfalt, junior, works on a painting during her master studio class in Bernd Brandstatter. oreo crumbs, whipped the new art space. Einfalt shares a reason why she likes the new rooms. “I like the Snap specializes in cream, and chocolate ice space the new rooms have,” Einfalt said. custom-made-pizzas in cream) make Bistrozine addition to a full menu stand out. the new space. “I enjoy Overall, the new space of “Signature Pizzas” like Even though Peace Love BY: ABBY REED that students can work is a great opportunity the Margherita, Mexique, and Little Donuts is freely and have access to for students to learn and and Mac ‘N’ Cheese. closing, don’t fret–Duck Over winter break, the a variety of mediums and continue their passions Snap also o" ers “Grain Donuts is around to stay. art department was busy equipment in a welcom- for art. # e new spaces Bowls” which are grain- Opened in the Spring of moving into the new art ing environment.” can inspire even more based bowls ! lled with 2018, Duck Donuts has spaces at State High. # e # ere are de! nitely some students to take part in vegetables, chicken, and locations across the Unit- new art rooms that were di" erences between the the arts. # ere are 2D delicious toppings. In its ed States. # ey sell classic previously on the ! rst old and new spaces. classes such as drawing opening months, State donuts like the cinnamon < oor in A-pod, are now Master studio student, and painting, 3D classes High and PSU students sugar, the vanilla iced, located by the Cafeteria. Madeline Einfalt, junior, such as sculpture and < ooded the restaurant, and the peanut butter # e new spaces provide shares her thoughts on ceramics, media classes spilling the line out onto iced donut. What makes many opportunities for how the new spaces di" er including commercial the sidewalk. Duck Donuts special students. One of the art from the old spaces. design and photography, A+ er months of antici- are their made-to-order teachers at State High, “Units like oil painting and various art history pation, students can now donuts. Customers can Mrs. Irwin-Furmanek, were a lot more di$ cult courses available. get their acai bowl ! x at choose from eleven dif- describes some of these in the old space due to # e complete list of art the newly-opened Playa ferent coatings, eight dif- opportunities. “# e new size restraints. It’s also classes can be found on Bowls on East Calder ferent toppings, and four space o" ers expansive great to have many work- the State High Art and Way. Playa Bowls menu di" erent drizzles. Duck space for students to be ing sinks so that we don’t Design website. # e includes acai, pitaya, Donuts can be found in able to explore, experi- have to walk to another arts at State High have a banana, chia pudding, the MLK plaza across ment and create with a room if water is needed. bright future ahead and green, coconut, and from Federal Taphouse. variety of mediums.” Ir- It’s mostly di" erent in the new space will only oatmeal bowls, as well Even though many be- win-Furmanek also men- terms of location and lead to more success. as juices and smoothies. loved restaurants closed, tioned why she enjoys utility.” Similarly, Frutta Bowls is the future looks bright! Issue 2 SPORTS Page 3 Athletes Commit to Furthering their Careers

Courtesy of SCASD A group of State High students sign to continue their athletic careers. Kayla Moran said, “It was really great to see everyone I grew up with being acknowledged on their big accomplishments.”

from the start, and my signed with the men’s player, Jess Lingenfelter pitcher of the year and BY: LEXI KRANICH coach made me feel like I baseball team and three will continue her career IMBA national cham- was a part of the warrior of the six athletes joined at Lebanon Valley Col- pion, David Shoemak- On, February 6th, 29 family even on the ! rst the track and ! eld team. lege and her teammate, er said, “Although my State College Area High visit there.” Four-year varsity letter Erica Feese will continue IMBA days are coming to School student-athletes Ohlson’s teammate, Sally winners, Chase Longe- hers at LaSalle University. an end, signing remind- signed to their respec- Stahl, signed to the Uni- necker and Lance Ham- Tanner Kuruzovitch ed me that I have bigger tive colleges across the versity of Massachusetts. ilton, will be joining the signed with Juniata and better things ahead,” country. Stahl said, “I chose the men’s track and ! eld College to continue his as he will join the men’s # e girls’ volleyball University of Massa- team. volleyball career while baseball team. team had the majority chusetts because of the “As soon as I stepped football players, Co- # ree year varsity starter of athletes sign with ! ve campus atmosphere and foot on the PSU indoor hen Russell and Shane and senior year captain players being honored. lacrosse program. # e track on my o$ cial visit, Cole will continue their for the girls’ soccer team, Co-defensive player team is very close and I I knew I felt comfortable careers at Slippery Rock Mak Graham, signed of the year, Erin Lutz, would feel empty without calling Penn State home. and California University with Virginia Tech. signed with East Strouds- athletics in my life.” I was beyond impressed of Pennsylvania as well. # ree-time district six burg, as well as 4-year From boys’ lacrosse, two- with the team, Coach # ree year varsity letter champion, Grace Biddle varsity starter, Jess Irwin. time Centre Daily Times Kelly’s training style, and winner, Anna Kwasnica, will be heading up North With 1,700 career assists, inspiring athlete award the rest of the coaching signed with Allegheny to join the Bates College Leah Henderson signed winner, Ryan Franks, sta" . A+ er realizing what College cross country ! eld hockey team. with Indiana University joined Susquehanna Uni- a great opportunity I had and track team. Adalee Wasikonis signed of Pennsylvania. 2018 versity’s team. right in my backyard, I 2018 boys soccer lead- with Pitzer College’s coach award winner, Local university, Penn knew Penn State was the ing scorer, Ben Vollmer, so+ ball team and football Kayla Moran, signed with State, will be adding six place for me,” Hamilton signed with Messiah Col- quarterback, Tommy Penn State Altoona, and di" erent athletes to their said. # eir teammate lege. Back to back district Friberg, signed with PSU Katie Finlan, co-defen- athletic programs respec- and top ! ve State College champion, Jared Houser, rival, the University of sive player of the year, tively. Football quarter- Area High School cross signed with Mount Aloy- Michigan as a preferred signed with Roanoke back and wide receiver, country runner, Kileigh sius. walk on for the coming College in Virginia. Jaden Seider, signed with Kane, plans on running Two athletes are head- school year. Elaina Ohlson of girls’ Penn State as a preferred both women’s track and ed to the University of All of the student athletes lacrosse signed with East walk-on. Mid! elder, cross country at Penn Pennsylvania.Two time represented themselves Stroudsburg University. Kelsey Love, will join State as well. PIAA state tournament and especially State High, “It felt most like home,” the women’s ! eld hockey Ten other athletes will placewinner, Cole Urbas, displaying the exception- Ohlson said. “# e players team. 2019 preseason all be staying in the state will be joining the men’s al amount of talent in the made me feel welcome American, Tyson Cooper, of Pennsylvania. Soccer wrestling team. 2018 2019 recruiting class. Super Bowl 53 Review: Patriots vs Rams BY: MICAEL CZEKAJ Patriots kicker Stephen # e third quarter of eighth consecutive time. game-tying touchdown. Gostkowski, who is one the game began, and On the ensuing New However, the ball came February 3, 2019 of the most consistently fans were hoping to see England possession, Tom out right before he hit the # e biggest football game accurate kickers of all some ! reworks. Not the Brady connected with ground. On the next play, of the year ! nally kicked time, missed a 46-yard kind that came from the tight end Rob Gronkow- Go" tried going back to o" . Here is the whole attempt that would’ve hal+ ime show, but rather ski for a 29 yard gain to Cooks in the endzone, game in review: been the ! rst score of the from the teams. Neither the Rams’ 2-yard line. but New England corner- # e Patriots wore their game. # e Rams were team performed the way Rookie running back back Stephon Gillmore traditional away uni- once again unable to do fans had hoped for. Rams Sony Michel took it in the read the play the entire forms, while the Rams way and picked o" Go" wore their blue and gold at the Pats’ 3-yard line. throwbacks. Brady and co. took care # e Patriots are now 6-1 of business from there, in Super Bowls while getting a ! eld goal on the wearing their away’s. ensuing drive to go up by Teams who have worn 10 points and making LA white jerseys in the Super use all of their remaining Bowl have now won 13 of timeouts with less than 2 the last 15 games. minutes le+ . # e Rams’ # e game was played at last chances of coming Mercedes-Benz Stadium Photo by Sporting News back vanished when Zu- in Atlanta, GA and kick- anything with the good kicker Greg Zuerlein endzone on the next play erlein missed a 48-yarder o" was at 6:30 ET. ! eld position and punted drilled a 53-yard ! eld for the ! rst touchdown of which would’ve got the # e ! rst quarter was the again. # is 1st quarter goal in the ! nal minutes the game, and the Patri- Rams back to within one start of the incredibly ended up becoming the of the 3rd to tie the game ots took a 10-3 lead about score. defensive battle that this ninth scoreless ! rst quar- at 3. halfway into the 4th. LA # e Pats then lined up game turned out to be. ter in Super Bowl history. To start the fourth and their 2nd-highest in victory formation and Rams linebacker Corey # e second quarter quarter, the Rams forced scoring o" ense in the Brady kneeled down to Littleton intercepted a started with Gostkowski the Patriots to punt, and league ! nally started end the game. Tom Brady pass on the redeeming himself by Rams fans and players putting a drive together, Julian Edelman, took Patriots’ ! rst drive and nailing a 42-yarder. A+ er were hoping for their taking it close to the red home Super Bowl 53 Brady’s ! rst pass attempt that, every single drive team to take the lead. zone. Quarterback Jared MVP honors in recogni- of the game. # e Rams for the rest of the half re- # eir fans once again did Go" tossed it to a former tion of his superb perfor- were unable to capitalize sulted in a punt for both not get what they’d hoped Patriot, receiver Brandin mance with 10 catches on and went three-and-out. teams. # e hal+ ime score for, as punter Johnny Cooks, who looked like 12 targets for 141 receiv- Later in the ! rst, was 3-0 New England. Hekker punted for the he hauled it in for the ing yards. Issue 2 SPORTS Page 4 Braving the Cold: IM Ski, Who’s Got Spirit? State Cheer Does!

Snowboarding, and Tubing Limegrover, sophomore, States was our coaches BY: BRIGHID PERKINS said. reaction to us hitting our # e team practiced every routine and seeing how # is January 11th and 12, single week leading up to proud they were of us,” your very own State Col- States, working hard to Skylar Kutru" , senior, lege Little Lions Cheer- surpass their goals. said. leaders competed in the “# e weeks leading up # e team had made it PIAA states competitive to states were very hard. through their routines spirit competition. # e Some weeks we practiced with only minor mis- competition took place 5 days a week, we added takes, and their hard in the Giant Center in in many skills for our work paid o" in their Hershey PA. states routine and had a performance. “We were Courtesy of Byron Parizek A+ er qualifying through couple injuries so we had all pretty drained but we Braving the cold, freshman Zoe Parizek skies down the preliminary event lots to practice [prior to pushed through it and it one of the harder trails of Tussey Mountain, Tus- on Friday, January 11th, competition],” Limegro- clearly paid o" ,” Kutru" carora. “IM skiing really opens up doors and gets the team went back on ver said. said. everyone on the slopes,” Parizek said. “It’s a really Saturday to compete in # is year’s State High Being the ! rst team in convenient, well-organized program and I strongly the semi-! nals. Cheerleader’s perfor- State High history to recommend it to anyone!” Ending up 2nd in the mances in the PIAA move on through the semi-! nals out of all coed States competition really preliminaries and into it,” Messick said. teams, the cheerleaders made everyone proud. semi! nals of the states BY: JENNY YU “# e whole experience went home satis! ed with # e team members were cheer competition, the is very relaxed. We go to their performance. all enthusiastic about 2018-2019 State High # e rush of adrenaline, Tussey Mountain a+ er “Our goal this year was to their performance and Little Lion’s Cheerleading the bright lights high- school and everyone is win districts and at least especially with their team made school history lighting the possibly able to ski/snowboard qualify for states. When success. # e coaches were that past weekend and arti! cial snow, and the on their own,” sopho- we did that, the rest also happy to see their solidi! ed their season as wind whooshing up more Dorothy Tan said. was just extra, an added students do so well. one to remember long as you race down the “# ere’s not a speci! c or bonus for us,” Emma “My favorite part of into the future. mountain. It’s something set schedule everyone one can only experience needs to follow, espe- in State College at Tussey cially if you aren’t taking Mountain, where IM lessons. Everyone can Ski, Snowboarding, and join. I’m just learning to Tubing takes place during snowboard” the winter months. IM Skiing isn’t something Open to all the students that just a" ects your enrolled in the school teenage years, it can carry districts between the out into your adulthood grades 6-12, the program as well. is designed to allow stu- “When you ski, it’s just dents to have enjoyable you and the mountain activities in the winter and you can choose to with their friends. But it’s ski however you want to,” not just that, and instead head of the program, Tim something more for the Reddington, said. “It’s many people that partici- something you can do pate in it. for the rest of your life, “To me, IM skiing opens and allowing the stu- up opportunities for dents to continue to have students to go and enjoy that experience while Photo Courtesy of Roxanne Williams an outdoor activity in the in high school might be State High’s 2018-2019 cheerleaders pose for a team picture at PIAA states this winter,” freshman Zoe something that they may year! # e team quali! ed for semi! nals for the ! rst time in State High history. “I Parizek said. “It helps me continue to do through was so proud of my team and the way we were able to represent our school and to pursue more passion their lives, and possibly our community at the state level,” Emma Wenrick, junior, said. for skiing because it gets later on in life when they me out on the slopes. have their own families Seniors Ball Out One Last Time Every run is an improve- so that they would do it ment over the last, and as a family event.” o" to study ! nance and this season. Oliver Kile IM skiing helps me learn Although registration has BY: KAYLEE RICHARDS travel the world while caused anguish within and grow as a skier.” closed up for this winter doing it.” the Chambersburg gym- Parizek started skiing of the 2018-19 school One of the most bitter- For some, there are mem- nasium, and junior John- over a decade ago, and year, the program will sweet moments of the ories with teammates ny Friberg tormented the simply grew up with it, once again open up next year is when the boys’ that will last forever. “My competition in Cumber- but IM Skiing isn’t purely year, and registrations basketball seniors must favorite memory with my land Valley – both with targeted toward people will be welcome for new say goodbye to their be- teammates would have to buzzer beaters. who already have ad- and old, no matter the loved home court. With be preseason tournament Senior Tommy Friberg vanced skills. skill level. tears from parents and we would travel to, espe- recently commited to “# e great thing about “IM Skiing gives an smiles from teammates, cially ones we stayed in a play football at Michigan the IM skiing/snow- opportunity to the stu- Tommy Friberg, Jarron hotel in together,” senior next year. “I am really boarding program is dents in high school here Standridge, Cam Vil- Oliver Kile said. looking forward to join- that anyone can join,” to actually go out and larouel, Brenden Franks, Times shared on and o" ing the Wolverines next freshman Ellie Messick experience winter from and Oliver Kile played the court are precious to year. # ey have a really said. “If you are doing the standpoint of skiing, their last game in the each athlete. Senior Cam awesome tradition there the IM lessons, they put snowboarding, or tubing, North Gym. Villarouel’s favorite mem- and I’m excited to be a you into a group based and that’s an opportunity # e team won the game ory with his teammates part of that,” Friberg said. on your experience. A+ er I never had until now,” versus Central Dauphin is simply a bus ride home When all is said and a couple hours of skiing Reddington said. with a score of 74-54. from Altoona. done, all ! ve seniors have with your group, you’d “IM skiing really opens Previously in the season, With many key players big futures to look for- go inside to eat, then get up doors and gets ev- the team had lost to CD departing the team last ward to athletically and to ski on your own. And eryone on the slopes,” with a score of 61-54. season, these seniors had academically. to ensure everyone is Parizek said. “ It allows As the ! ve seniors le+ the some big shoes to ! ll. Rising seniors Johnny safe, there is always a Ski me to spend time with court for the ! nal time, “I’ve grown a lot because Friberg, Nick Pollack, Jay Patrol on the mountain my friends while doing Brenden Franks got down I had to step into a bigger Villaroel, Brennan Dor- to watch out if anyone is something we all really all all fours and kissed the role this year and was e! ce, Cole Friberg, and hurt or in trouble.” enjoy, and the tight-knit sacred court as he walked able to really show my Nate Lusk have a lot to Messick has been part of Tussey Mountain com- o" . “As an athlete, I’ve talents,” Villarouel said. look forward to for their the program for over 6 munity is amazing.” grown in my ability to “My favorite memory is senior season. years and has enjoyed it Next winter, if you ever persevere through tough beating both Chambers- # e team still has their every single year. ! nd yourself with time times, learn to work with burg and Cumberland upcoming District 6 “My favorite thing about on your hands and no my teammates, and never Valley on buzzer beat- championship match and IM skiing is just being plans for the day, think take a single moment for ers,” Franks said. Shots if all goes well, we will see there with friends. It is about going up with a granted,” Franks said. made within the very some more games a+ er such a great experience, friend to Tussey to try the “I’m most looking for- last seconds of the game that. and I highly recommend slopes out for yourself! ward to college and going occurred frequently Issue 2 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Page 5 “Alexa, Play the Top Hits of 2018” . And BY: KAYLEE RICHARDS it comes as no suprise that rap was blaring in Each year, artists strive everyone’s earphones, for dominance upon the with music from Drake top charts. # erefore it and Little Wayne leading comes as no surprise that the pack. Here are the 2018 was nothing short from 2018 that of a marathon for artists listeners just couldn’t to reach their goals in the seem to get enough of. music industry. All genres, from pop to Before listening to these rock, from rap to reggae, albums on your own were well represented in however, please be aware the music industry this that many of the ’s year. Movie soundtracks in this review contain were also extremely explicit content that is successful and included directed towards a more Black Panther and A Star mature audience. Any Is Born. Pop music < our- Pictured above, some of the most relavent musical records of 2018. While the year words deemed inappro- ished with contributions brought many highs and lows, one thing was for certain; through the mayhem, priate in the lyrics have from Ariana Grande and music got everyone through the year in one way or another. been cut out.

ASTROWORLD by Travis Scott Swimming by Mac Miller

Famous for his intense and rave-inspired music, the album Before Mac Miller’s tragic death in September due to a drug over- produced many hits, including the Drake-assisted “Sicko dose, he le+ the world with an album that will continue to satisfy Mode,” which is nominated for the Grammy award for fans for years. # e melancholy lyrics and downbeat rhythms are “Best Rap .” Although many of the lyrics are a storm of hurtful, now more than ever, to his listeners. feelings and insanity, he also includes many allusions to his real life. “My regrets look just like text I shouldn’t send, And I got neighbors, they’re more like strangers, “Pass this to my daughter, I’ma show her what it took We could be friends, Baby mama cover Forbes, got these other ******* I just need a way out of my head” shook” -Travis Scott, Sicko Mode -Mac Miller, Come Back To Earth

Invasion of Privacy by beerbongs & bentleys by Post Malone

On a more turbulent note, Cardi B released her highly antic- Post Malone is de! nitely feeling like a rockstar a+ er his success- ipated album in 2018. A+ er the success of her song “Bodak ful, whirlwind of a year. Post could not have produced a better Yellow” in 2017, fans were more than excited to hear what album, with features with the likes of Nicki Minaj, Ty Dolla Sign. else Cardi had in store, and they were not disappointed. # e Although the album centers around Post’s consistent womaniz- 13 song album includes high pro! le feature artists like Migos ing and party-boy attitude, he manages to display the feelings of and 21 Savage. heartbreak, love, and many other personal issues.

“Knock me down nine times but I get up ten “My money thick, won’t ever fold Look myself in the mirror, I say we gon’ win She said, ‘Can I have some to hold?’ Knock me down nine times but I get up ten” And I can’t ever tell you no” -Cardi B, Get Up 10 – Post Malone, Psycho

Scorpion Camila by Camila Cabello

Drake’s nonstop release of singles and features this year did # e music industry will never be the same a+ er the release of nothing but get in the feelings of his fans. Hit a+ er hit, the Camila Cabello’s debut album earlier this year. # e ex-Fi+ h Har- Canadian rapper worked his way up to the top of the charts. mony member showed o" her impressive range and power on the Scorpion, the 25 song album was even nominated for Album album, while also o" ering up her beautiful lyrics to her listeners. of the Year at the 61st Grammy Awards. “Havana,” perhaps the most notable song of the album, topped the Billboard charts at number one. “Palace look like Buckingham Bills so big I call ’em Williams, for real “Both, you know she lives for the thrill, Reasons to go crazy, got a trillion for real You know she lists for the kill, They been tryin’ me but I’m resilient for real” So they won’t come back” -Drake, Nonstop -Camila Cabello, She Loves Control

A Star is Born # a Carter V

# e accompanying soundtrack for the movie that sent us all Seven years a+ er the release of his album, # a Carter IV, the icon o" the deep end this year brought back so many emotions to Lil Wayne released his long-awaited album, # a Carter V. Not those who watched. # e album speaks for itself in terms of only are fans entertained by the immersive tones on the album, emotion, leaving listeners in puddles of tears with its impres- but Lil Wayne managed to tell incredibly personal stories on the sive sentiments. album. While his lyrics are rather explicit and not for everyone, the universal ideas of love, pain, and humanity are consistent “Tell me something, boy through the lives of many. Aren’t you tired tryin’ to " ll that void? Or do you need more? “I got a story to tell you now that I cherish thee, Ain’t it hard keeping it so hardcore?” Hope it ain’t too many feelings involved” – Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, Shallow – Lil Wayne, Mona Lisa

Sweetener by Ariana Grande Youngblood

As mentioned in the ! rst issue of Lions’ Digest, Ariana 5Seconds Of Summer has released their third studio album, con- Grande released her fourth studio album this year. Grande’s taining one of the most played songs of the year, “Youngblood.” return to the industry came with many ups and downs in the Perhaps the four Australia friends tapped into their own experi- a+ ermath of Mac Miller’s death and a+ er the end of Grande’s ences or emotions on this record because this album is the most engagement to Pete Davidson which occured shortly a+ er. personal so far. # e intense rock sounds that the band is known Even a+ er the artist’s turbulant year, the album is hopeful. for took a backseat on this album as well.

“You can work your way to the top, “We’re not alright but I’ll pretend Just know that there’s up and downs, Press my cheek against the glass And just drops” Just be good ’til I get back” -Ariana Grande, Get Well Soon – 5 Seconds of Summer, Why Won’t You Love Me

EVERYTHING IS LOVE by # e Carters Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves In the spring of last year, American singer- Kacey A+ er a hectic few years full of trauma and in! delity, Jay Z Musgraves released her third album. Most of the songs on the and Beyonce united under one title to produce their ! rst album create a sort of euphoric feeling, assuring her listeners that album together that fans can’t seem to get enough of. everything’s gonna be alright. “Haters in danger, Slow Burn Whole lot of gangin’ “Taking my time, let the world turn 35 chains, I’m gonna do it my way, it’ll be alright I don’t give a **** about the fame” If we burn it down and it takes all night - The Carters, Ape **** It’s a slow burn” Issue 2 OPINION Page 6 Why Young Voters Matter Now: The Solution to Democracy in Our Generation Seasonal Depression is Right Outside Your Window al value of outdoor lights. By: Isabelle Snyder No matter what you cel- ebrate this time of year, It’s that time of year outdoor lights provide again. Days are shorter, an opportunity to share nights are colder, and the your personal style, and general funk of seasonal provide a glimpse of what depression is in the air. brings you joy to the out- Despite the holiday cheer, side world. From rainbow these long winter months lights on the window sill can be di$ cult to bear. to a fake moose wearing Caroline Simon # e stress of travel, fam- a scarf in the driveway, ily, and homework gets your options are endless. On November 6, the United States voted to elect many new politicians into power. to us, and all we want to On a more logistical Mr. Lyke, a science teacher, encouraged everyone who can to “get out and vote.” do is curl up under a pile note, outdoor lights are of blankets and hibernate surprisingly safety-con- By: Caroline Simon cause as a citizen we are ing. It is your chance to until Spring. Much to the scious. In well-lit neigh- given this right. # ere are ! nally have something to chagrin of us all, com- borhoods, crime rates are Midterm elections give many countries that don’t say about the direction pletely missing the season lower. Plus, with earlier us the opportunity to have this freedom and of our country. Whether is impossible. So what do winter nightfall, bright elect ⅓ of the Senate and as an American citizen, it be local government, we do? Eat our weight in lights make a+ er-school all 435 members of the we are given the ability state government or sugar cookies? Build an play and evening runs House. to decide. As Mr. Lyke national government. If igloo far away where no possible. Yet young voters are still said, “Voting is import- you don’t vote you can’t one will ever ! nd us? # e And a bonus for those highly underestimated ant because it is our civic complain” solution is not nearly so of you looking for some in terms of their pow- duty in a democracy.” As a young voter, your complicated. In fact, all it guilt-free festivity: elec- er and their attention When voters don’t show voice, opinions, and ideas takes is a quick peek out- tric lights with plastic or towards politics. In most up to the polls we are do matter. # e younger side. And no, it’s not your glass bulbs are reusable elections, young voters giving away our one way generation has sparked neighbors slipping on ice. year to year, and bulbs are the most important to make a change in our growing movement of If you haven’t guessed it can be recycled! because they are the ones government. recent a+ er growing up by now, the solution to With our Decembers deciding their future. Franklin Delano Roos- in the midst of the a+ er- our winter wallowing is crammed with concerts Mr. Merritt, a State High evelt, the 32nd President math of 9/11, countless holiday lights! and shopping and travels social studies teach- of the United States, school shootings across Now I know what you’re galore, it can be di$ cult er, shared his views on said “Nobody will ever the country, and the thinking, “How can to take time for a little young voters. “You guys deprive the American protests by many ! ghting these, dim, ! nicky out- mindfulness. But estab- [young voters] have more people of the right to vote for equality. But you can’t door lights be the answer lishing traditions like to lose than anybody, my except the American peo- make a di" erence if you to all my problems?” putting up lights can help generation, we’re set, we ple themselves.” Without don’t try. And I hear you, but take you live in the moment want everything we don’t voting, you cannot be Vote because your voice a moment to look out- and set aside time for want to pay for anything, represented and your needs to be heard, vote side. In almost every relaxing, ritualistic ac- so you guys need to go opinions will never be because you have a say neighborhood, there’s at tivities. And even if you out and vote and get known. whether you like it or least one house that goes don’t have time to put what’s good for you be- Mr. Merritt said “Voting not, and vote for a better all out for the holiday up lights yourself, taking cause we’re taking it all.” is important because future for all. season. And no matter time to drive, or walk if Voting is important be- without it we have noth- how Grinchy you are, in you’re really committed, your heart of hearts, it is around your neighbor- The Lion’s Digest impossible not to appre- hood and admire the State College Area Better Homes Construction: ciate the time and energy lights can be bene! cial. High School # e Home Improvement Professionals that goes into some truly So in short, the next time 650 Westerly Parkway, killer decorations. If you you feel like moving State College, Business Hours: still aren’t convinced that to the beach and never Pennsylvania 16801 814-404-7943 the glowing works of art coming back, take a deep betterhomesllc.com Open weekly from around your neighbor- breath, grab some cocoa, Editorial Sta# 8:00 am to 5:00pm hood deserve apprecia- and take a look outside Editor-in-Chief:Anjelica tion, think of the person- and view the lights! Rubin Business Manager: Abby How to Get Away with Murder: Hunting Edi tion English Publications’ Advisors: deer in Pennsylvania” as needing to have a be his “favorite activity to Sarah Rito and Samantha By: Sierra Hockenbury throughout the past three hunting license and only do by far.” Corza years. One million deer being able to kill one Kunes views hunting as Contact Days a+ er giving thanks killed. Only in Pennsyl- antlered deer per hunting both a challenge and a Location: Room E133 and stu$ ng faces, many vania. license. journey. “It’s not about [email protected] Central Pennsylvanians I personally have a so+ One of the biggest argu- what you end up with or throw on their camou- spot in my heart for all ments in favor of hunting what you kill, it is about Lions’ Digest is a product < age equipment, grab animals, big and small. is the overpopulation of the experiences and les- of the Journalism class in their guns, and head out I am the kind of person deer. I understand that sons that you learn along the Publications Depart- in hopes to get their ! rst who slams on the breaks deer are overpopulated, the way,” Kunes said. ment at State College kill of the ! rearms hunt- in order to avoid hitting but so are humans. We do # is perspective of Area High School. Lions’ ing season. bunnies and squirrels. I not get licenses to go out hunting challenged my Digest is funded by buis- # ere are varying seasons consider the rare sight- and kill other humans in previous point of view. ness advertisements and put in place depending ings of deer to be lucky. order to keep the popula- I understand the posi- is printed by the Centre on the di" erent weapons So, the idea of slaughter- tion down! tive aspects of hunting: Daily Times. used or animals hunted. ing innocent animals for I think it all boils down deer population control, On Monday, November fun just doesn’t make that to what environment you personal growth, and Lion’s Digest aims to 26th, the deer hunting much sense to me. were raised in. Junior bonding with others. produce content that is season began; this day Do people actually enjoy Saoirse Hopp said, “I # at being said, my main accurate for its readers. brought out hundreds murdering animals for don’t really see the appeal argument still stands. Every e" ort is made to of thousands of hunters sport? Junior Jason Dry towards hunting as a I don’t know if it’s be- correct any content that in Pennsylvania alone. believes that hunting is sport, but maybe that’s cause I do not know is in anyway misleading. With such a high number perfectly ! ne because because I wasn’t raised in enough about hunting, or Any questions or com- of hunters, it is easy to “[# e Pennsylvania a hunting family.” maybe it is a culture that ments should be directed assume that the number Game Commision] limits Many of those who are you have to be raised in to the editorial sta" and of deer killed would be things. # ere are some hunters were born and to truly understand, but advisors in the Lions’ high as well. people who don’t follow raised into it. killing animals for sport Digest newsroom. According to Penn Live, the rules, but they do Junior Matt Kunes has is not something that will “hunters have harvest- have limits in place.” # e been hunting for the past ever be of interest to me. ed more than a million limits are things such 6 years. He considers it to