THEOur Vision: “Successful-LAKER Now and Beyond” REVIEWOur Mission: “Learners for Life” Volume 40 Calloway County High School Issue 5 2108 College Farm Road, Murray, Ky. 42071 March 20, 2020 Homecoming Court Pandemic forces social distancing Juniors react

Keeli McKeel It’s also easier for me to focus on to ACT Test Staff Writer my own time.” For years now, advances in tech- Jackson Chapman The spread of the novel corona- nology have caused society to be- Sports Writer virus and attempts to slow its con- moan the fact that people seem to tamination through the population use it to interact more than in per- Juniors in public schools state- has affected everyone’s life. What son, but for safety’s sake, now is the wide took the ACT last week. began as global travel warnings has time to use it. CCHS juniors gave their reac- now become a plethora of restric- Pscychology.com recommends tions. tions designed to keep citizens as more virtual connectedness dur- Alex Boyd said that the math isolated as possible -- protocols now ing this time to prevent loneliness. was the hardest part of the test. referred to as social distancing. Video chats, texts, and phone calls “It was a lot of trigonometry, At press time, no further an- are a safe alternative to contact oth- and I forgot how to do it. The last nouncements have been made re- ers. time I did trig was freshman year, garding plans past March 27 to The coronavirus, named CO- so during the test it was hard to close the school district. VID-19 by the World Health Or- remember how to do trig.” While students and teachers ganization (WHO), the virus was Dominic Barnard said the easi- alike are working remotely as best first discovered in Wuhan, China, est part of the test was English. they can, the best medium for up- and has rapidly spread from person “Those were the easiest ques- dated information about Calloway to person worldwide. The global tions, and I had plenty of time to Faith Conway do it.” Pictured is the CCHS homecoming court after senior Zoe Stom was voted queen by the County Schools is to check the dis- death toll is more than 5,000, ac- student body. From left are seniors Ellie Jackson, Chaney Cox, Stom, Jadyn Lencki, trict website at calloway.kyschools.us. cording to abcnews.com. Hastings Birdsong said the Charlee Settle and Cassidy McCuiston. “I’ve been impressed with how WHO declared a pandemic a most stressful part of the test was everyone is working together and week and half ago. As the number science because of the time factor. remaining calm about this. I’d go of people infected with the virus Evan Garrison talks about how as far as to say everyone with whom increases, more mandated social prepared he felt for the test. March celebrates women I’ve come in contact (at a distance) distancing measures are made at all “The reading part is where I has been exceptionally kind and levels of government. felt most comfortable because Alejandra Perez in a semi-equal to men world. understanding, from staff to faculty According to the Centers Mrs. [Kris] Fazi helped our class Feature Editor We used to stay at home and be to students. I’m really impressed for Disease Control Prevention by giving us practice ACT work- our husband’s nanny, maid and with many of our kids’ work ethic. (CDC), it is recommended to sheets and taught us how to read March is dedicated to women’s his chef. We were sick of how we Perhaps this will teach us all a few avoid close contact with people; the passages and answer the ques- contributions to history, society were being treated. Women across things. I’ve learned several new avoid touching one’s eyes, nose, and tions in time to finish.” and culture, known as Women’s the nations stood up and ‘stuck it computer skills since NTI days mouth; stay home if sick; cover a Ainsley Smith said the school History Month. to the man.’ Women were finally began, and I’m sure students enjoy cough or sneeze with a tissue, then session was easier than taking the According to National Women’s allowed to vote. There was a ma- the independence of working with- throw the tissue in the trash; clean ACT at Murray State. History Alliance, this year’s theme jor increase of women in the job out face-to-face social distractions. and disinfect frequently touched “I was a lot more familiar with is Valiant Women of the Vote to industry. Women weren’t supposed They seek help only when needed,” objects and surfaces using a regular the classroom and the students in honor women who fought and to have pockets on their pants, so teacher Kris Fazi said. household cleaning spray or wipe. the class. When I took it at Mur- struggled to ensure women’s right we sewed on our own. So, to those Junior Isabelle Curry said, Wash hands often with soap and ray State, I didn’t know anyone, to vote. who want women to get back in “While it is nontraditional, I prefer water for at least 20 seconds, espe- and I was taking it in a room I had According to ThoughtCo., the line, sit down and shut up because it because I can get the much need- cially after using the bathroom, be- never been in before.” month was originally recognized we are coming through.” ed sleep I haven’t been able to get fore eating and after blowing one’s Scores should be published in as Women’s History Week. It all Teacher Emily Lamb said, because of school and other things. nose, coughing or sneezing. three to five weeks. began in California when schools “This month is super important to started to host their own programs commemorate. Women have al- CCMS heads to national tournament to honor women. At a Women’s ways made such significant contri- Ten CCMS Academic Team students are History Institute at Sarah Law- butions to history and have rarely invited to participate in a national tourna- rence College, leaders from the received the credit they are due. ment this fall in Chicago, Ill., after they California group shared their Women’s rights, and specifically, competed in the Regional Academic Bee project, which led to other partici- the right to vote, was a long, hard in Franklin, Tenn. They advanced from a pants starting their own Women’s fought battle, with many women qualifying exam to regional competition, History Week programs, as well enduring really horrific things which consisted of History, Science and as having their support to have such as imprisonment and force Academic Bees. Congress make it national, which feedings just to allow women to After the tournament, the Lakers gath- it did in 1987. The recognition have a voice. I always think about ered 15 invitations. The Academic Bee Team included Nick Caldwell, Olivia Anderson, encouraged others to make their those individuals as I walk to the Gracie Turner, Tommy Gomez, Connor own projects, such as having ex- polling place, and all they risked so Pile, 6th grade division champion in Sci- hibitions honoring women and that I may have that opportunity. ence and Academic Bee; Nathaniel Fowler, organizations sponsoring talks on It’s definitely one way I feel con- Zak Stark, Ezra Foote, 7th grade division women’s history. nected to the past and those that first-place winner in Academic Bee and Senior Makayla Eldridge said, came before.” Aidyn Reed, 8th grade division champion “We women are just now living in Science Bee, and Aiden Grooms. The Laker Review 2 News March 20, 2020 Math Day Academic Team postpones play Speech Team Lisa Harrison Alyssa Wicker juniors Caden Emerson and Jay competes, waits Entertainment Editor Turner, freshmen Isaac Martin, Senior Jessica Wicker, left, Cesar Villeda, and Ethan Cain, Hannah Foote and junior Lexan Roberts The Academic Team’s state and senior Sophia Bogard earned Photographer participate in an activity competition has been postponed second overall. The FPS team of during the annual Math Day until May 15-17, according to sophomores Laken McDaniel Unfortunately, due to the Co- at Murray State University. Head Coach Erica Gray. and Rheagan Jones and freshmen rona virus, KHSSL (Kentucky Senior Andy Hardt was the The Academic Team recently Drake Calhoon and Ellie Whis- High School Speech League) state top Calloway student in the competed at the KAAC Gov- man earned first place. competition has been postponed. Upper Division; sophomore ernor’s Cup Regional Academic The individuals who will be A new date for the tournament has Chaney Robinson was the Team Tournament. The team had moving on to state in their respec- not been given. top Calloway student in several individual students advance tive events include: rd The Speech Team competed at Lower Division and second to the state tournament along with Anderson, 3 in Math; Bogard, the KESDA (Kentucky Educa- place overall in the Lower the Future Problem Solving (FPS) 4th in Math; Hardt, 5th in Math; rd rd tional Speech and Drama Asso- Division; freshman Cesar team and the Quick Recall (QR) Martin, 3 in Science; Villeda, 3 ciation) statewide tournament last Villeda placed fourth in the team. in Social Studies; Morris, 4th in rd month. Lower Division. Gray said that the students’ Social Studies and Whisman, 3 KESDA was held at the Clarion preparation throughout the season in Language Arts. hotel in Lexington. Competitors propelled them to their success at Gray said that to prepare for performed in hotel rooms or small the regional tournament. the state level, practice is key. conference rooms. The tournament consisted of News Briefs three days of competition. There were three flights in a round FFA - entered a record number Stocklen, Tucker Swain and War- and three rounds at the tourna- of members in the record keeping ner. th ment. Top competitors from these contests on March 5 at the Pur- Band – many band students rounds continued to semifinal or chase Region FFA Paperwork Day earned a distinguished rating at the st final rounds, depending on the to- Contest. Sixteen entries qualified KMEA 1 District Solo and En- tal number of competitors in the for the state competition. All stu- semble Festival on March 7. Stu- event. The team placed third in dents received the highest rank of dents competed against 10 different small school sweepstakes and ninth Superior. Many students will also schools with students ranging from th th overall. be receiving their state degree this 6 to 12 grade. Laker students re- Senior James Frazier placed year. ceived a distinguished rating on a fifth in Broadcasting and sixth in Seniors Connor Potts, Jace solo and in an ensemble. Original Oratory. He was also a Kelso, and Jacob Warner will in- E-Day - students participated Pictured is the Academic Team after regional competition, in which they placed second. semifinalist in Impromptu Speak- terview for the highest award a in the annual Murray State Uni- ing and Improvisational Pairs with region can bestow upon its mem- versity Institute of Engineering his partner sophomore Molly Hor- bers, Region Star, later this month. “E-Day.” Students participated in Regarding the team’s practice “Practices have to be frequent, ton. Freshman Kara Buchanan Students who qualified for state civil structural design, drone de- routine, Gray said, “We practice targeted and well-attended. Just placed second in the Novice Inter- and earned a superior rating are sign, survival shelter, environment four to five days per week after like any sport, team success de- pretation Black Book category with alumni Alex Cooper, Potts, senior experiment, physics-mechanical school, and individuals also put in pends on all members pulling her Prose. She was the top novice Emma Roach, Kelso, senior Is- design and senior design. Stu- quite a bit of time on their own. their weight and working together. in Prose overall. Freshman Savan- sac Smith; juniors Kaylee Geurin, dents who participated on placing For Quick Recall, we practice with Egos have to be put aside, and the nah Cavitt placed fourth in Novice Hunter Rudolph, Olivia Mikulcik; teams included seniors Ethan Ed- previously released questions from common good of the team must Interpretation Black Book with her sophomores Johnathan Kough, Sa- wards, Raeanne Moss, Olivia Feld- a variety of sources and identify be at the forefront of every team Poetry. Freshman Ellie Whisman vannah Pittman, Bella Swain and haus, Alaina Davis; juniors Lonny areas where we need more work. member’s agenda,” Gray said. placed fourth in Broadcasting. Clay McCoy. Hinchey, Xavier Krauss, Manny In written areas, students analyze She also commented that the While not competing, students Students who received a su- Morales, Madison Duncan, Travis their previous exams and look at students who have advanced to could enjoy some of the amenities perior rating are seniors Morgan Tan, Katelyn Pentecost and fresh- areas where they need improve- compete at state have worked hard at the hotel. Some chose to spend Stocklen, Warner, Tucker Swain, men David Foote, Ethan Cain, ment. We target those areas dur- and gotten results. their time in the hotel pool or hot Anna Wilkins; sophomore Kent Kairrigan McManus, Reese Hen- ing practice.” The coaching staff, along with tub. Others enjoyed playing ping- Geurin, juniors Britney Jones, Ja- derson and Kaden Johnson. The QR team, consisting of Gray, includes teachers Beth pong or shooting hoops at the half cob Phillips, Pittman, Annabel Choir - junior Carson Bobo sophomore Jayden Morris, junior Morehead, Kim Barrett, Emily basketball court. There was also a Wilmurth, Kaitlyn Price and Bella was chosen to perform with the Isaac Anderson, freshman Ellie Lamb, alumni Brianna Madden small arcade where many students Swain. Students receiving their 2020 KMEA All-State Choirs. Whisman, seniors Andy Hardt, and Kati Wyant, and Coach Dan st became obsessed with acquiring state degree this year will be se- Census - begins April 1 .Visit Ben Overby and Marshall Hays, Thompson. inflated spike balls from a claw niors Wilkins, Kelso, Potts, Roach, 2020census.gov. game. KESDA was a great time to meet students from other teams across the state. Students net- worked during rounds by meet- ing other students in their events. While enjoying the hotel ame- nities, students got together and played games of Knock Out and dodge ball. There was also a ‘50s themed dance at the tournament. Many competitors got the chance to show off their dance skills and their costumes.

The Laker Review 4 News March 20, 2020 Junior homeroom group creates bimonthly podcast Pioneer fought Emily Nawrocki students. ing implemented in classrooms activities. for equal rights Staff Writer “I did units with my 150 6th across the United States. Junior Hunter Rudolph said, th through 7 graders and realized According to educationworld. “I like the Homeroom Podcast Abagayle Mayfield Kim Barrett’s CCR class has podcasting works at any level. com, “As media consumption because it’s a very free and wel- Business Manager been investing their time in The My 7th graders actually ran a pod- changes, so should the way stu- coming environment, which lets Homeroom Podcast. cast for nearly a year – it was so dents learn media production. everyone in the room or involved March is Women’s History Barrett said, “The Homeroom fun to watch the with the podcast Month, and one of the most impor- Podcast is created by some of my process evolve. feel welcome and tant womn in our history has to be junior CCR students. My home- There is nothing able to speak their Elizabeth Cady Stanton, an Ameri- room students and I were think- quite like watch- minds.” can suffragist, social activist, aboli- ing of ways to get more involved ing students prob- Barrett feels tionist, and leading figure of the early in school (and activities to differ- lem-solve, make that the students women’s rights movement, according entiate CCR time). I mentioned mistakes, and push involved in the to Biography.com. my interest in podcasts, and my through difficult Homeroom Pod- She attended school at Emma kiddos jumped on it. They be- tasks. Podcasting cast are gaining Willard Female Seminary in Troy, gan to brainstorm ideas, and even is now one of the invaluable experi- New York and authored 39 books. went as far as designing original many tools I have ences about lit- Stanton formulated the agenda artwork and taglines. It is truly in my teacher eracy. for women’s rights that guided the struggle well into the 20th century. a joint venture – and growing by toolkit. When I Faith Conway “Podcasting is the week.” moved back to Teacher Kim Barrett’s homeroom students create a podcast with guest speaker Kieran more about listen- According to npr.org, the concept Barrett has worked in the Cal- the Calloway sys- Watkins, center, CCHS employment specialist. ing than speaking, of coverture, in which a husband loway school system as well as a tem, I brought so the students are subsumed the legal rights of his wife, nearby school system. She said the experiences I learned while Schools across America are lead- learning about timing their ques- prevailed in Stanton’s time. Her fa- that while working at a different in the learning academy and now ing the way by embracing stu- tions, engaging the audience, and ther, a lawyer and state assemblyman, school, she worked in a personal- implement them in my English dent-produced podcast.” probing the speaker. Addition- gave Elizabeth an informal legal ized learning academy that gave classroom.” The Homeroom Podcast is a ally, the students are gaining con- education by talking to him and lis- her the independence to try alter- Not only are podcasts created creative way to make the class- fidence in leadership and courage tening to his conversations with col- nate ways to engage and educate at CCHS, but they are also be- room interesting and switch up to try something new.” leagues and guests. In 1840, she married Henry Stanton, an abolitionist lecturer, and Trump’s impeachment passes; focus on upcoming election added the anti-slavery movement to her passion for justice. Peyton Boren According to ABC News, Senate would have needed 67 rent ’15-minute’ news cycle, the While in London to attend a Photographer Trump also wanted Zelensky votes on either article. Surpris- impeachment will be buried in World’s Anti-Slavery convention, Commentary to investigate that Ukraine, not ingly, Republican Utah Senator the forgotten pile by the time the she met Lucretia Mott, and they Russia, was behind the effort to Mitt Romney voted to convict and 2020 campaign actually heats up became instant friends. They vowed The news is constantly in a state manipulate the social media and remove Trump from office. Rom- this summer.” to call a women’s rights convention; of bickering and arguing when it change the minds of American ney claimed he felt compelled by With this trial finally out of the eight years later in 1848, Stanton and comes to politics. Lately, nothing voters in the 2016 election. the oath he swore in Trump’s case way, more people can focus on the Mott held the first Women’s Rights has changed. According to Business Insider, to act on his conviction that the 2020 Presidential elections. But convention at Seneca Falls, New Late last year, President Don- Hunter Biden served on the board President’s actions were wrong. how will this trial affect the elec- York, according to Biography.com. ald Trump became the third U.S. of a Ukrainian oil and gas com- This makes him the first senator tions, if at all? According to bbc, Stanton authored “The Declara- president to ever be impeached, pany. Trump has accused Biden of in history to vote to convict in the the nation’s political disposition tion of Sentiments,” which expanded behind Andrew Johnson (1868) using his power as vice president impeachment trial the president of has not changed since before the on the Declaration of Independence and Bill Clinton (1999). to urge Ukraine to fire a prosecu- his own party. impeachment process began. The by using the word “women” through- The situation began in Septem- tor in order to protect his son. In Teacher Jonathan Grooms said, President’s approval ratings have out. ber, when a member of the intelli- December, The House of - Rep “The impeachment of Donald been in the low to mid 40s, about The same year, Stanton circulated gence community said that Trump resentatives passed two articles Trump was a political move meant where it has been his whole term. petitions throughout New York to used his power to interfere in the of impeachment, which charged to highlight his administration’s Many Republicans wonder if the urge the New York Congress to pass the New York Married Women’s 2020 U.S. election. Witnesses said Trump with abusing his office and actions in Ukraine. It will be re- impeachment process will encour- Property Act. that Trump, after withholding a obstructing Congress. membered in terms of history as it age more people to re-elect him, Elizabeth met Susan B. Anthony nearly $400 million military-aid According to NPR, 48 senators puts Donald Trump on a small list claiming it shows the system is in 1851 and quickly started collabo- package, called the Ukrainian voted guilty on abuse of power, of presidents who have officially corrupt. The Democrats, on the rating speeches, articles and books. President, Volodymy Zelensky, to while 52 voted not guilty. Forty- been impeached by the House of other hand, claim they at least got In 1861, Stanton and her fam- investigate former Vice President seven senators voted guilty on ob- Representatives. None were found a “black mark” on his presidency ily moved to Brooklyn, New York. Joe Biden and his son, Hunter structing Congress, and 53 voted guilty by the Senate to actually be even if the end did not satisfy. Then eventually ended up in New Biden. not guilty. To convict Trump, the removed from office. In the cur- York, New York, where she became involved in Civil War efforts and joined with Anthony to advocate for Open the 13th Amendment, which ended 7:30 am - 5:00 pm slavery.

Monday - Friday In 1863, she and Anthony orga- nized the Women’s National Loyal League. 270.753.5397 “This event gathered more than www.PRINT102.com 300,000 signatures on petitions call- ing for immediate emancipation,” 102 North 4th Street according to Britannica.com. Murray, KY 42071 Lastly, like Elizabeth Cady Stan- design print mail ton said, “The best protection any woman can have is courage.” The Laker Review March 20, 2020 News 5 Celebrate Red Swearing in Lakers Cater From left, seniors Mor- Cross Month gan Stocklen, Connor Stewart, junior Mor- Jessica Wicker gan Vincent, senior Associate Editor Elijah Derting, junior Robert Hamilton and senior Trayle Prescott According to Redcross.org, Presi- swear in for military dent Franklin D. Roosevelt declared service during halftime March American Red Cross Month of a ball game recently. in 1943. Presiding is 2nd Lt. Matthew Chinn, far According to Redcross.org, the right. charitable organization is built Faith Conway from volunteers and the generos- ity of people. The American Red Cross is one of the largest in the world and focuses on tasks such as FBLA sweeps regional contest blood drives. In fact, the American Red Cross provides almost half of Rainey Gaddie lyn Price; sophomores Ashleigh Staff Writer Caldwell, Karsen Starks, Alana the nation’s blood supply, according Seniors Kaylee Jackson, left, and Zach Thomas prepare meatballs for subs as part of their the Redcross.org. Hayes; and freshmen Sydney Naber, The Future Business Leaders of Enas Abo Al Haija and Olivia March 6th Lakers Cater event, a life skills fundraiser where students in Brian Collier’s The Red Cross began in 1863 America (FBLA) competed in the Lane. class work with assistants Edwina Rogers and Vicky Paschall to plan, cook and prepare in Switzerland and spread glob- Region 1 competition on March 9. These students placed third: se- $5 plate lunches for CCHS faculty and staff. ally to help victims of natural di- The top three placers will compete niors Sophia Bogard, John Foster, sasters, conflicts and health crises. at state later in the year. Ellis Stubblefield, Keeli McKeel In America, Clara Barton was the The following students placed and Brooklynn Underwood; juniors Travel smart while on vacation founder, according to Redcross.org. first: seniors Alyssa Wicker, Jack Kylie Stallings, Jackson Chapman; Ki Franklin travel plans on social media. According to History.com, Bar- Daughaday, Zoe Stom and Jessica sophomore Joey Stasiulis and fresh- Sports Writer According to State Farm, “Of ton began voluntary work during Wicker; juniors Jay Turner, Lucy men Kenzie Dick, Katelyn Garden- the more than 2.5 million burglar- the Civil War, delivering food and Burns, Ainsley Smith, Annabel er, Macy Kirks and Abby Mott. With the social distancing pro- ies that happen each year, about supplies to Union soldiers. After Wilmurth, Hastings Birdsong and Co-sponsor Jennifer Stubble- tocols in place, spring break has two-thirds of them are home the war, she was granted permission Lexan Roberts; sophomores Madi- field was named Region 1 Honorary taken on a new meaning for most break-ins.” by President Lincoln to operate the son Duncan, Jayden Morris, Drake Member. of us. Giving thieves spring break in- Missing Soldiers Office to help -re However, whenever students do formation could make one’s home unite soldiers with their families venture out to let loose and have fun a possible target. To keep this from and friends. with friends and family, be careful. happening, consider setting timers History.com stated that in the Injuries or problems could occur in on lights and have a neighbor or late 1860s, Barton went to Europe all the mayhem of a vacation. close friend pick up the mail. to recuperate from her work in the There are several tips and tricks Inform bank and credit compa- United States and discovered the to stay safe, for example, using the nies of your travel plans, especially Red Cross movement. When she buddy system. The buddy system is if leaving the country. This will pre- returned to the United States, she where individuals will pair up to- vent them from putting a hold on became a driving factor in getting gether for each other’s safety. This either account for suspicious activ- the Geneva Convention of 1864 can be done in large groups or just ity. ratified. It was ratified in 1862, a one or two people. The main pur- If driving, prepare the car for the year after Barton founded the Red pose of doing so is that the people trip. Before leaving, check tire pres- Cross in the United States. in this group stay safe at all costs. sure, oil level, and brakes. It’d be a The American Red Cross worked FBLA regional first-, second- and third-place winners pose with their trophies. Travelers need to know the wise decision to also have an extra to help with peacetime disasters, as weather conditions. This includes car charger and jumper cables along well as provide medical aid to sol- bringing sunscreen or appropri- with extra emergency supplies. diers during the Spanish-American Calhoon, Laken McDaniel, Sunny Co-sponsor Ashley Fritsche said, ate clothing, as not doing so could To pass time on the road, make a War. Barton led the American Red Clark and Makenna Perkins and “She works tirelessly to promote result in sunburn or other related playlist or checkout eBooks from a Cross until she was 83 years old. freshman Ceasar Villeda. Business Education and FBLA, and injuries. library before leaving. There are many ways one can These students placed second: her dedication to our students is un- State Farm, an expert in the field, To stay safe, double check travel volunteer with or support the seniors Emily Nawrocki, Tess Polo, matched.” has a few tips for spring breakers plans: check out local events in the American Red Cross. Ben Overby, Gwynnie Gesler; ju- In addition, Laker FBLA was niors Abbie Radomski and Alexia named the largest chapter in Region as well. For example, the company area or the weather conditions that According to Britannica.com, Wyatt, Elle Carson and Kait- 1. suggests that people don’t broadcast could impact the trip. “The American Red Cross is sup- ported entirely by donations and Now Offering Roll proceeds from Red Cross products. The American Red Cross depends Off Containers! on practical support from a wide range of individuals and organiza- tions and on its collaboration with other health organizations.” Murray Recycling In Murray, the American Red Open Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm Cross is located at 607 Poplar Street. The services include blood Jace Ratley donations, education services, and 201 Woods Dr. mental health services, among oth- Owner PHONE: (270)759-5850 PO Box 705 Murray, ers. This month, and any other, it is KY 42071 easy to make a difference in the lives www.murrayrecycling.com of others through the Red Cross. The Laker Review 6 Viewpoint March 20, 2020 Politics thrives on perception True meaning of feminism remains useful As the 2020 election nears, candidates are essentially tasked with sell- ing their vision for the country to the American public. It is, of course, impos- Faith Conway it. ing equal opportunities. I don’t think sible to promote this vision without first acknowledging what they feel are the Photographer Feminists fight for everyone. That it’s truly possible for everyone in the biggest issues facing the nation. Whether it’s healthcare, climate change, gun includes people of all genders, sexuali- world to be ‘equal,’ obviously, but I policy or immigration, every candidate, including President Trump, has to offer Feminism has been around for ties, income statuses, or ethnicities. don’t think that people should be held his or her improvement plan. centuries, but recently, it has begun to The fight for equality has been -go back based on who they are. That’s But what happens when the conditions necessary to promote one’s get a bad reputation. Many people do ing on for centuries, but it wasn’t as- what feminism means to me, the fight candidacy is at odds with reality? not understand the foundation and sociated with the word feminism until for everyone to have a better life free According to some, the result is politicians promising to save a dysto- purpose of feminism. the 1900s. from unfair restrictions based on their pian America that doesn’t, in fact, exist. According to oxforlearnersdiction- History teacher Jonathan Grooms gender or other stipulations.” In a piece for Reason.com, Steven Greenhut shared his stance bluntly. aries.com, the definition of feminism said, “Feminism has a long history in Some people do not agree with “Elections are a time when a few of the wealthiest, most cossetted, is “the belief and aim that women the United States, all the way back to feminism because they do not believe and least appealing members of society try to convince us that America is an should have the same rights and op- Abigail Adams reminding her hus- it is needed. However, feminism has impoverished wasteland.” portunities as men; the struggle to band John Adams to pay attention to changed so many parts of our lives, Greenhut claims that, in a county with 329 million people, there will achieve this aim.” the ladies when it comes to govern- from voting to jobs, that our society undoubtedly be stories of people without proper healthcare, people facing drug This does not mean that men ing. Gaining the right to vote was the would be different without it. Even addiction or people living in the street, but to act as if this is representative of and women are the same. There are big driver for women from the mid- though a lot has changed, feminism is the country as a whole shows a lack of perspective. His example was Sen. Bernie biological differences that affect each 1800s all the way till 1919. Susan B. still needed today. Sanders’ claim that there are more people living in poverty than nearly any other gender, but these differences should Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Burns said, “I am a woman in a time in American history. not stop anyone from achieving a and Alice Paul were just a few of the man’s world, as I’m sure many people “The data shows that poverty is diminishing rapidly, which no doubt goal. Also, these differences shouldn’t many women that led this movement. can relate to. I’m not obsessed with explains why the doom-mongers focus mainly on anecdotes,” Greenhut said. be used against the other gender in a The more modern definition started dying a billionaire, but I do think I Greenhut adds that a negative portrayal of the state of the country is derogatory way. in the 1960s and 1970s with Betty should be paid fairly, regardless of my a strategic tool for politicians. Feminism also does not mean that Friedan and her book The Feminine gender. And, as I am considering pur- “Politicians and policy wonks of all stripes have a vested interest in women are better than men or that Mystique.” suing fields traditionally dominated depicting the world as far worse than it really is. It’s not hard to understand. No they hate men. This would be misan- The Feminine Mystique explained by men, I’m not interested in being one follows a leader, or pays much attention to their policy proposals, if they dry and is not one of the values that the idea of women conforming to the held back for being a woman. I hate argue that life is pretty good and mostly getting better.” feminists follow. worldly view of women instead of ful- the fact that it is so socially acceptable History teacher Jonathan Grooms offered an explanation of candi- There has been such a backlash for filling their own destinies. This book to cat call, assault and pressure wom- dates’ inclination towards the negative. feminism by both men and women helped women rethink their roles in en into bad situations simply because “The first piece of any campaign plan is to develop and deliver a mes- because society does not like change. society. they are women, without any fear of sage of hope for the country. But to sell hope, you have to paint a picture of trou- Some men are so used to being on the While the main idea of feminism consequence. If anyone feels like they ble, disorder and chaos first. The media then grabs a hold of the trouble message higher part of the ladder that even is equal opportunity, when the word is need to assert power over someone and zeroes in on it. The people, especially the original deeply entrenched believ- letting women move up a few steps mentioned, it can bring about differ- else to make themselves feel good, we ers of a candidate, eat up the negative and see the candidate as the only one to makes them feel oppressed. Also, ent ideas and memories for different have a problem.” bring any positive to the world today. The real answer would be in the details some people do not feel they need people. Feminism has not only helped with that candidates do not offer, because people would rather hear a simple answer feminism because their life is good, Burns said, “There are several women’s rights, but it has changed to a so-called simple problem.” but even if they don’t personally need things that come to mind immediately the thought process of people in all Perhaps the most vocal advocate for political optimism is Johnstone feminism, they should still fight for when I hear the word ‘feminism,’ such walks of life. It has allowed people Professor of Psychology at Harvard, Steven Pinker. His bestselling books, like the people who do. as protests, historic legislation and to think differently about our society The Better Angels of Our Natureand Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Sci- Some people think feminists be- milestones in representation. At the and helped some understand why our ence, Humanism, and Progress, clearly illustrate the positive advancement made lieve that women who follow the tra- root of it, feminism to me means that world still needs to change. not only in America, but throughout the world, without being dismissive of the ditional ways are wrong, but no. They no one is punished for simply exist- Sophomore Skylar Cook said, “I fact that there is still change to be made. want people to be able to do whatever ing. True feminism isn’t about anyone believe feminism has helped me be- In a piece for The Harvard Gazette, Pinker shared a critique on the they want without being criticized for being better; it’s about everyone hav- come more open-minded.” overuse of anecdote similar to Greenhut’s. “Too many leaders and influencers, including politicians, journalists, Editor outlines intellectuals, and academics, surrender to the cognitive bias of assessing the The Laker world through anecdotes and images rather than data and facts.” current issue Pinker continued with examples of the political power of overly nega- Review tive visions of reality. Welcome to another exceptional “Our president assumed office with a dystopian vision of American edition of The Laker Review. “carnage” in an era in which violent crime rates were close to historical lows. His Ben Overby Anna Wilkins Alejandra Perez Inside these pages are stories, Republican predecessor created a massive new federal department and launched Editor in Chief News Editor Feature Editor two destructive wars to protect Americans against a hazard, terrorism, that most global and local, that have shaped years kills fewer people than bee stings and lightning strikes.” Jessica Wicker Alyssa Wicker Abby Mayfield the news for the past weeks. Pinker offers an abundance of examples, from hysteria surrounding Associate Editor Entertainment Editor Business Manager We have coverage of the growing nuclear power to the outrage that surrounds a single death caused by a self- Ciara Ericson Anna Hill Emily Nawrocki threat of the coronavirus and the driving car in comparison to the 1.25 million deaths caused by human-driven Luke Schwepker Circulation Rainey Gaddie recognition of Red Cross Month. vehicles per year, where anecdote and emotion overshadow statistical truth. Garrett Dunn Faith Conway Caden Emerson There are pieces about Callo- In an article written for Politico.com, Pinker also points to news media’s Ki Franklin Hannah Foote Keeli McKeel way’s new homeroom podcast and hyper focus on the negative aspects of the country. Jackson Chapman Peyton Boren Ethan Chenault the Calloway Idol competition. “Democratic governance cannot work if no one believes it can work, Sports Writers Madisyn Ransey Madi McMillan Also included are articles about and journalistic pessimism has sown fatalism and radicalism about our institu- Kris Fazi Kelley Hadzima Staff Writers the controversy surrounding the tions.” Adviser Photographers Iowa Caucus and an editorial tack- Pinker continues that journalism has an ingrained disposition to over ling political pessimism. represent negative events. There’s a story for everyone at “Journalism has a built-in bias toward the negative, because bad things are sudden and newsworthy (a shooting rampage, a war, an epidemic), while The Laker Review is published by the CCHS journalism class. Its purpose is to obtain The Laker Review, and we’re proud to share that story with you issue good things are gradual and boring (a crime decline, a spreading peace, a longev- and record current events and issues of the school, to inspire students and faculty, and ity rise).” to stimulate school pride and spirit. Mail correspondence to The Laker Review, 2108 after issue. America isn’t perfect, and very few will try to make that claim. How- College Farm Rd., Murray KY 42071. To telephone, call 270-762-7374, extension ever, allowing its more adverse aspects too much time in the limelight only leads 6312. Views in this publication may not necessarily represent those of the Calloway to disinformation and misguided priorities. The Laker Review believes reality County Board of Education, administrators, faculty or staff of the district. must always hold precedent over anecdote. In order for real change and progress to take place, solutions must have foundation in truth. The Laker Review March 20, 2020 Viewpoint 7 Caucus debacle shows public must pay attention What is your favorite sport Caden Emerson “[Its mission is to] build po- age on their own website, under Staff Writer litical power for the progressive “Building Tech Infrastructure,” to watch or play and why? movement by developing afford- according to the New Yorker. Ac- Earlier last month, the Iowa able and easy-to-use tools for tions such as this, the article con- “Softball, because there is Democratic Party hosted its teams and budgets of any size,” tinues, has led to many on social always something they [the much-anticipated caucus. This according to its website. media accusing the young CEO election has been known to be Shadow Inc. boasts an impres- of rigging the election, despite a players] are doing, and it’s confusing, according to ABC; sive political reputation with such lack of physical evidence. very energetic. It’s just a however, this year brought a names as Hillary for America, It’s not hard to see where peo- good sport.” whole new meaning to the word, Obama for America, the AFL- ple might find distrust in a com- thanks to a new voting app used CIO, and the DNC. Formed by pany named Shadow, Inc. and Freshman Carson McReyn- to transmit the votes as opposed the left-leaning company AC- is bank-rolled by a host of rich olds to the usual method of precincts RONYM, this non-profit is par- mega-donors. calling it in. ent-company to many off-shoot Following suit, “The Demo- “Iowa officials counting the re- media companies, tech compa- cratic Party had previously de- sults coming in Monday from the nies, and a super PAC (PACRO- clined to release information caucusing app reported irregulari- NYM) that has already raised $51 about its vendors for the early ties that required them to switch million this election cycle (most caucuses and the only trace of from the app to counting votes of it coming from wealthy do- Shadow’s involvement in the “Basketball, because it is manually. Party officials said the nors, such as Mike Moritz, Seth Hawkeye State until now has been fun to see the emotion and ‘underlying data’ put into the app Klarman, and Donald Sussman), the party committee’s payments intensity of the games.” was fine, but it is unclear as of yet according to the New Yorker. to the company totaling $63,183 how they know this or even what CEO Tara McGowan, a Pete in November and December for Sophomore Jayden Morris they consider ‘underlying data,’” Buttigieg supporter, has tried to website development, according according to ABC. distance herself from the compa- to a campaign finance disclosure Results took days, and the ny she helped found, whose CEO report,” ABC reported. true winner is still disputable, is a former member of her staff, by In conclusion, the confusion but has been accepted with Pete saying that it was simply a com- caused by this app is immense, Buttigieg being the winner, with pany that she had invested, along and the strange circumstances Bernie Sanders close behind. The with many other companies, de- that brought it about do nothing cause of the malfunction is still spite recently saying on her pod- to quell the rumors. One thing is “Cheer, because I love to unknown. cast that ACRONYM was the for sure in all of this mess; Ameri- learn the different levels of The creators of the app, Shad- sole investor, and hosting a prom- cans need to keep a closer watch stunting.” ow Inc., are a for-profit group. inent link to Shadow’s homep- on their election system.

Junior Lexan Roberts Anxiety plays invasive role in teens’ lives

Faith Conway cally predisposed to it, or it can get Harper said, “There are many Photographer worse because of someone’s envi- positive ways to help lower stress. ronment or experiences, and how One way is by choosing a healthy Stress and anxiety are huge anxiety manifests itself can be dif- lifestyle including exercise, good factors in the lives of many high ferent for everyone. nutrition, adequate sleep, rest, and school students; they feel more Anxiety can affect a person avoiding harmful substances.” pressure now than ever before. mentally and physically. Hill said that someone can ask “Football, because it’s so Jared Hill from Emerald Ther- Guidance Counselor Kim a licensed counselor or doctor to electrifying, and it’s a sport apy of Murray said, “Studies show Rydecki explained, “Your body re- help with specific treatment plans. that builds character. It’s a that 70 percent of high school stu- acts physically, but then your body People’s environment and the lot of fun.” dents view anxiety/depression as a also reacts emotionally. So, differ- people they decide to have around major problem that they face.” ent people experience stress and them can greatly affect their anxi- Senior Garrett Dunn Stress and anxiety are similar, anxiety in different ways; it can ety and stress levels. If you know but there are a few differences. Josh be your heart racing, or you can’t friends with anxiety or stress, just Harper from Mountain Compre- catch your breath, or your body try to be nice and helpful with hensive Care Center explained temperature physically rises.” them. that stress is a temporary reaction Anxiety can make a person feel Rydecki said, “You never know to something, while anxiety does powerless, and most of the time, how they are feeling or what they not always have a specific cause. people don’t know any way to are going through, so try to avoid “The major difference is that help it. Anxiety levels depend on negative comments and make sure “I love watching football. I an anxiety disorder can cause sig- the different types of anxiety and to ask them if they are okay.” grew up watching it with my nificant distress or impairment in stress the person is feeling, but ev- Hill said, “Compassion will family, and I love the strat- social, occupational and other im- eryone should learn a way to cope help your friend remain calm and portant areas of functioning,” he that best suits him. face their fears.” egy of the game.” said. There are many different things It is advised to contact an adult, Almost everyone has experi- people can do, but Rydecki said teacher or counselor if you are Teacher Emily Lamb enced stress at some point in his her favorite is the Muscle Relax- concerned about a friend’s or your life, but not everyone will expe- ation Technique, where she tenses own well being. CCHS has guid- rience anxiety. It can be hard to a group of muscles and breathes ance counselors, and the student pinpoint how anxiety starts, but in, then relaxes the muscles and body also has Harper and Hill on Hill said someone can be geneti- breathes out. campus to talk with students. The Laker Review 8 Entertainment March 20, 2020 Musician accomplishes much World loses screen legend Watch for these Ciara Ericson up hearing about the baritone and Sports Writer was drawn to it.” Ethan Chenault Kirk’s illustrious career as an upcoming movies About Smith’s performance and Staff Writer actor is not to be understated, but Laker Band senior Dillon Smith selection to Quad State, he said, that’s not all he did. In fact, he was Luke Schwepker has been selected as one of two 2020 “Basically we have a solo piece that Cinema lost an irreplaceable seen as a hero of the industry for Sports Writer Quad State Senior High School we prepare, then we create a video icon last month with the death of something else entirely when he Soloists. He was chosen from a of the performance and submit it film legend Kirk Douglas, whose defied the Hollywood blacklist by 2019 was full of great movies; pool of dozens of applicants from for the MSU brass faculty to judge, career spanned nearly four de- hiring Dalton Trumbo onto the 2020 is set to be the same. This across Kentucky, Tennessee, Illinois, and they rank the submissions. The cades and spawned such classics film Spartacus. At the time, mass summer, movies like Black Widow, and Missouri. He performed on two players with the top rankings as Spartacus, Lust for Life, and paranoia caused by the grow- Wonder Woman 1984, Ghostbusters: euphonium for all the students in- are selected to play in front of all Champion. Douglas died at the ing tensions between the United Afterlife, and Chicken Run 2 are all th volved in Quad State (around 400) the quad state players and many age of 103 on Feb. 5 at his home States and the Soviet Union had going to be released into theatres. as well as their others, so it’s in Beverly Hills, Calif., as reported leaked into the world of cinema Here’s a run-down of just a few of band directors a huge honor. by people.com. and led to several Hollywood pro- what hopes to be great movies com- and other au- I spent lots of Kirk was born as Issur Dan- ducers being blacklisted for their ing out summer 2020. Black Widow, which comes out dience mem- hours prepar- ielovitch to Russian-Jewish im- alleged political beliefs. However, th bers at Murray ing the solo, migrants on December 9, 1916 this was hardly a popular practice, April 24 , is directed by Cate Shor- State’s Lovett and being and made his grand entrance onto and it was a well-known fact that a land and has stars in it like Scarlett Auditorium last able to per- the silver screen on September vast majority of convictions during Johansonn and Robert Downey Jr. th month, accord- form it was a 13 , 1946 with The Strange Love this era were based on fabricated In this movie Natasha Romanova ing to Band rare, exciting of Martha Ivers. Beforehand, Kirk or nonexistent evidence. Douglas’ (aka Black Widow) is done running Director Dr. experience.” had served in the U.S. Navy and passion for the craft and righteous from her past and living other lives. Derek Jones. Jones said, worked upwards of 40 separate conscience helped to ignite re- She has unfinished business back at Smith did “Dillon is one jobs to pay for his education at the forms during this chaotic, fearful home and meets back up with her an outstanding of those rare American Academy of Dramatic period in media, in line with what sister to get some help. This movie job as a mem- students who Arts. Going forward, he would was said by NBC News. is going to be action-packed and ber of the KY has combined become one of the most famous Douglas was a legend matched thrilling, which is evident from the All State Sym- his natural men in the country alongside such by few others, with a career that trailer, but it definitely doesn’t take phonic Band, talent with names as Humphrey highlighted away from the story line, according which is the top plain, old- Bogart (Casablanca), the best that to imbd.com. Wonder Woman 1984 is the other wind ensemble f a s h i o n e d John Wayne (True film had to th in the state. The hard work. Grit) and Clark offer and hero movie coming out on June 5 . performance Senior Dillon Smith performs for the Murray He seems to Gable (Gone with the helped to in- It is directed by Patty Jenkins and took place at Woman’s Club earlier this year. soak up all the Wind) according to spire both his stars Pedro Pascal, Gal Gadot and the Kentucky music he can biography.com. fans and an Connie Nielsen. This movie takes Center for the Performing Arts’ and takes constructive criticism re- Douglas was a i n n u m e r - place in 1984 and is all about Won- Whitney Hall in Louisville last ally well and then applies all of that sought-after actor able amount der Woman and her adventures she month. to his personal playing. That’s how and had worked with of successful goes through. Even if you’re not Smith is a three-time Kentucky students become extremely success- some of the most actors today, the biggest fan of Wonder Woman, All State Band member in addition ful and that’s what he’s done.” revered directors in s o m e t h i n g the way this movie looks and is pro- to being selected to participate in One of Smith’s favorite teachers history, including that shows duced should definitely be a reason the 2019 Governor’s School for the is Emily Lamb. Stanley Kubrick, just how per- to go see it, according to imbd.com. Ghostbusters: Afterlife is an iconic Arts. Lamb said, “I think he is such a Billy Wilder and manent of a th Smith said, “I started liking mu- talented individual. I think it’s so Vincente Minnelli. mark he left movie coming out July 10 this sum- sic in sixth grade. I could either do amazing how he is pursuing music He stood at the top, on the indus- mer. It’s directed by Jason Reitman choir or band. I knew I wanted to and being so successful at such a nearing the end of try. As per and contains stars like Annie Potts, do one. You weren’t allowed to join young age and how he is so focused what most consider people.com, Carrie Coon and Mckenna Grace. band after sixth grade, unlike choir, at it. I think with his passion for it to be the Golden imdb.com Douglas is This time, it’s the grandkids of the so I decided to join band first and and drive to do well, he will go re- Age of Hollywood, survived by his original characters from Ghost- ended up loving it. I initially just ally far in life, and I’m excited and starring in classics including The wife of 65 years and his two living busters who figure out about the wanted to play drums, but I ended proud of him.” Bad and the Beautiful and Path to sons according to biography.com. ghosts and potentially fight them Glory as recorded by biography. Legends never truly die, however, off and try and repeat what their com. He is considered to be the and his legacy will continue to grandpa did. This will be a very ac- last of that age, with a career that impact film and the art of acting tion-packed and funny movie that won’t be forgotten for as long as forevermore. would be great to watch on any oc- films are made. casion, according to imbd.com. Chicken Run 2 is another highly anticipated movie coming out in the summer, of which there is no release date yet. This movie is directed by Sam Fell, and Jane Horrocks, Greg- ory Salata and Lynn Ferguson star Become a CASA and stand up for in it. No one really knows what this movie is going to be about; the only children who are in our local foster thing we know is that it’s a sequel care system. based on Chicken Run, which is a Visit very iconic movie that was made in 2000, and is a stop motion film Casabythelakes.org/volunteer about chickens attempting to escape for more information. from their chicken farm, according to imbd.com. The Laker Review

March 20, 2020 Entertainment 9 Classic dark comedy features nuclear warfare Independence Day brings Dispatch Ben Overby journalists set in an outpost of an Ben Overby Though this was likely a legal wheelchair-ridden nuclear expert Editor in Chief American newspaper in a fictional Editor in Chief safeguard from the wrath of a and Nazi-expatriate plagued with 20th Century French city and 1960s government ready to label a right arm that still inexplicably Last month, the first trailer was brings to life a collection of stories Stanley Kubrick’s classic satire art that pokes fun at its authority salutes the Fuhrer despite the doc- released for the upcoming filmThe published in ‘The French Dispatch’ Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned as anti-patriotic pro-commie pro- tor’s protest, there is no shortage of French Dispatch. The film is the magazine.” to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb paganda, it adds a sense of danger captivating and bizarrely humor- th 10 feature by acclaimed director The New Yorkerreports that An- is not the average comedy. That’s to the film that holds some weight ous character interactions. and screenwriter Wes Anderson. derson found inspiration for the made abundantly clear within even 55 years later. What I find most striking His previous credits include com- film from it. minutes of watching the film. After the opening credits, the about Dr. Strangelove is its ability edies such as Rushmore, The Grand “Wes Anderson’s new movie, The comic performances range audience is introduced to the not- to intertwine its most ludicrous Budapest Hotel and The Royal -Te “The French Dispatch,” which will from the over-the-top portrayal of so-subtly-named General Jack D. depictions of authority figures nenbaums as well as the animated open this summer, is about the do- the title character by Peter Sell- Ripper ordering, the Plan R at- with the darkness of the Cold War features The Fantastic Mr. Fox and ings of a fictional weekly magazine ers, to Slim Pickens’ career-defin- tack on the Soviet Union. As the setting. A scene that I think exem- Isle of Dogs. that looks an awful lot like—and ing performance as Major “King” viewer learns, the plan in question plifies this is the U.S. President’s The recurring elements of his was, in fact, inspired by—The Kong, the ten-gallon-hat-sporting is dropping a nuclear bomb, in this phone call to the President of the filmmaking style, such as his dis- New Yorker. The editor and -writ bomber pilot responsible for the case unprovoked. When the Gen- U.S.S.R. He provides a patron- tinct color palette and impressively ers of this fictional magazine, and movies most outrageous scene, to eral is questioned about his actions izing explanation of the rogue extensive casts, have manifested the stories it publishes—three depictions of fictionalized high- by a British Group Captain, Lio- General’s actions to the leader, themselves explicitly throughout of which are dramatized in the ranking officials that walk the line nel Mandrake (also portrayed by said to be intoxicated, describing it the trailer for The French Dispatch. film—are also loosely inspired by between absurd and morbid. Sellers), he threatens the man with as a silly little thing. As the amus- Dr. Strangelove is a dark com- a gun and offers a potent rebuttal. ing conversation, comparable to a edy in every sense of the phrase. “Mandrake, do you recall what couple’s quarrel, continues, it takes The film’s tackling of intense sub- Clemenceau once said about war? a dark turn. ject matter, like war, power, and He said war was too important to “Can you imagine how I feel fear, are handled with a healthy be left to the generals. When he about it, Dimitri? Why do you dose of cynicism and provocation. said that, 50 years ago, he might think I’m calling you? Just to say The Cold War setting presents an have been right. But today, war is hello? Of course, I like to speak to atmosphere of distrust and hyste- too important to be left to politi- you. Of course, I like to say hello. ria that provides a stark contrast to cians.” Not now, but any time, Dimi- the absurdity, and in some cases, As word spreads amongst the tri. I’m just calling up to tell you silliness, of the characters it pres- high-ranking officials of the U.S. something terrible has happened. ents. military and government, they ini- It’s a friendly call. Of course, it’s slashfilm.com Before I delve into some of the tiate a frantic meeting in the War a friendly call. Listen, if it wasn’t more striking scenes and motifs of Room. friendly, you probably wouldn’t The cast, according to IMDb. The New Yorker.” Dr. Strangelove, I warn that many It’s here that much of the mov- have even got it.” com, includes Bill Murray, Frances Anderson has been relatively significant spoilers lie ahead. ie’s comedy ensues. Kubrick’s cast Suddenly the severity of the McDormand, Benicio Del Toro, quiet about the film, but he gave The film catches a viewer’s -at of characters, ranging in personal- situation hits a viewer, reminding Edward Norton, Willem Dafoe, a brief description of The French tention immediately, as it is one of ity from eccentric to erratic, make him that despite the funny dia- Tilda Swinton, Christoph Waltz, Dispatch in an interview with In- the rare movies that begin with a it clear that he chose to shed many logue and ridiculous characteriza- Saoirse Ronan, Timothée Chal- dieWire from April of 2019. disclaimer. In silence, the follow- of the dreary, dramatic elements tions, one of mankind’s darkest amet and seemingly countless oth- “The story is not easy to explain. ing message scrolls up the screen: one would expect from a film aspects is being explored. ers. [It’s about an] American journalist “It is the stated position of the focused on nuclear warfare for a Dr. Strangelove takes the most Junior Caden Emerson reacted based in France [who] creates his U.S. Air Force that their safeguards farcical examination of the human prevalent fear of its time, nuclear to the trailer. magazine. It is more a portrait of would prevent the occurrence of nature that could devise such a warfare, and spins it in a way that “I have absolutely no clue what this man, of this journalist who such events as are depicted in this dreadful occurrence. is equally hilarious and horrifying. this movie is about, but it looks fights to write what he wants to film. Furthermore, it should be From child-like altercations It’s a perfect satire, a perfect com- gorgeous and amazing.” write. It’s not a movie about free- noted that none of the characters between General ‘Buck’ Turgidson edy, and a perfect reminder that According to IndieWire, the of- dom of the press, but when you portrayed in this film are meant to and Russian Ambassador Alexi de there is always humor to be found ficial studio synopsis of the film is talk about reporters, you also talk represent any real persons living or Sadesky to the incredibly engaging in darkness. the following. about what’s going on in the real dead.” monologues of Dr. Strangelove, a “The film is a love letter to world,” Anderson said.

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The Laker Review 10 Feature March 20, 2020 Art Club Revelers celebrate Oscar ratings hit all-time low Peyton Boren Lighthouse and Once Upon a Time Photographer in Hollywood. While they may have St. Patrick’s Day won best cinematography, a film Alejandra Perez The hype around the 2020 Os- from South Korea called Parasite Feature Editor cars was on the lesser side than stole the show, winning four acad- usual, with the Oscars’ ratings the emy awards, two of which included St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on lowest ever. According to the Chi- best director (Bong Joon Ho) and March 17 to celebrate the Irish cul- cago Tribune, only 23.6 million best picture. For best director, Bong ture. However, not many students viewers watched this year, a 20 per- Joon Ho was up against Quen- know why there’s a holiday. cent, 6 million drop from last year. tin Tarantino, Sam Mendes, Todd According to kids.nationalgeo- The Academy scored a 5.3 rating Philips and Martin Scorsese. graphic.com, St. Patrick’s Day was among adults between 18-49 in the For best motion picture, the originally a religious holiday but national ratings, down from 7.7 and nominees were Ford V Ferrari, The has turned to celebrate Irish culture. 29.6 million viewers last year. Irishman, Jojo Rabbit, Joker, Little Patrick is known as the patron saint Sophomore Madison Duncan Women, Marriage Story, 1917, Once of Ireland. He was born in fourth said, “The Oscars Upon a Time in century Britain and moved to Ire- have very cool Hollywood, and land at 16 years old. He was into awards. Like, they Parasite. In the Christianity and was able to con- look cool, but end, Parasite vert many to Christians from his they snub people was the even- teachings. March 17 was the day he for awards a lot.” tual winner, ac- died. Due to past cording to the According to Live Science, the nominations and Academy’s of- color green is associated with the wins, this year ficial website. holiday, but it was originally blue. The Academy According The shift to green happened be- tried to give the to Thrillist, af- cause of Ireland’s flag and symbol, people what they hollywoodreporter.com ter the incident the shamrock, also known as a clo- wanted. You can’t The cast of Parasite accepts an Oscar for best with Kevin ver. It was said that St. Patrick used please everyone. picture. Hart, who was a three-leaf clover to explain the According to The supposed to be Art Club Students attended the 2020 Kentucky AEA All-State Purchase/Penny- Christian Holy Trinity. Academy’s official website, Joaquin the host of last year’s show, they rile Region High School Art Exhibition at Murray State recently. Senior Gwyneth Phoenix won best leading actor for went hostless. This year, they decid- Gesler won first- and second-place awards in fashion design; Erin Clark won sec- Many cities hold parades, festi- vals, and Céilithe, which is a social his role in Joker. He was up against ed to go without a host once again. ond place in sculpture and senior Raghda Abo Al Haija won third place in painting. people like Adam Driver, Leonardo Even without a host, The Academy The group also toured the Department of Art and Design, painted rocks for the gathering that involves Gaelic folk music and dancing. New York City DiCaprio, Antonio Banderas and still had presenters and performers. Murray Rocks program and toured Wayne Bates’ ceramic studio and the Murray Jonathan Pryce. Renée Zellweger, Presenters included Will Ferrell, Art Guild. Pictured is Bates creating a project. has the largest St. Patrick’s Day Pa- rade in the world. Judy, took home leading actress Timothée Chalamet, Kristen Wiig, Senior Flor Villeda said of St. while up against stars like Scarlett Maya Rudolph, Keanu Reeves, Patrick’s Day, “I don’t really do Johansson, Saoirse Ronan, Charlize Tom Hanks, Chris Rock and many anything specific; it’s just a normal Theron and Cynthia Erivo. more. Many of the performers in- day.” 1917’s Roger Deakins, who won cluded Elton John, who won best The holiday was well celebrated an Oscar for his past work, won the original song for 2019’s Rocketman, with people dressing in green attire achievement for best cinematog- Idina Menzel, Billie Eilish, Chrissy and holding parades. raphy. They were up against mov- Metz and Randy Newman. ies such as The Irishman, Joker, The

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Activities: FBLA, work Activities: Football, Activities: Tennis, Showing Activities: Academic Team, at Cracker Barrel Wrestling Cattle, Cross-Country Student Council Plans after high school: Plans after high school: Plans after high school: Plans after high school: go to Murray State, not go to Murray State and I want to be in the medical Double major in political sci- sure what career I want to get pre-med, go to medical field. ence and economics, maybe at pursue yet. school after MSU Biggest Accomplishment: I Murray State, see where life have shown cattle many years, takes me after that. Biggest accomplish- Biggest accomplish- Biggest accomplishment: ment: Getting my own ment: Deciding when I was got 3rd overall at our national show. Showing is fun, and I Reaching quarter-finals at the apartment younger to change my life- enjoy when I place in the top National History Bee in Chi- style and take better care of five. Also, I accepted Christ cago, placing top 10 in the state my health. four years ago, and that’s been Geography Bee. the best decision.

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The Laker Review 12 Agri-Feature March 20, 2020 FFA Record-Keeping Student makes goat milk soap FFA had a record number of mem- Anna Wilkins business and show how much more bers enter record-keeping contests News Editor profitable his business is. He also March 5th at the Purchase Region FFA wants to win at the state level with Paperwork Day Contest. Sixteen en- CCHS has its very own goat FFA and compete nationally. tries qualified for state competition. milk soap businessman, 16-year-old FFA advisor Jacob Falwell said, All CCHS FFA students received the Hunter Rudolph. “Hunter is a very nice young man. highest rank of “Superior.” Pictured are The junior has become successful He wants to please and wants to do some of the projects. through his family business. well, and he knows that he needs to At left, alumnus Alex Cooper, exam- Rudolph said, “My family busi- put forth effort in order to succeed. ines his soybean crop as part of his Fiber ness is making soap and raising show He’s not unaware of the fact that it and Oil Crop Production Supervised quality goats. I specifically make takes hard work to do well. Through Agriculture Experience Project. soaps and labels for my parents. But his SAE, he has kept very good re- Bottom left, junior Kaylee Geurin, feeds her cattle. She also raises corn and I have my own line of scents.” cords with his dad over how much forage for her cattle as part of her diver- R u d o l p h time and sified agriculture production project. added that he work they Bottom right sophomore Savannah helps around have put into Pittman examines a tomato plant prior the farm as the business.” to planting as part of her Vegetable Pro- much as he can. F a l w e l l duction project at Papa’s Produce Barn He helps milk, also said that in southeast Calloway County. groom and Rudolph is clean up after learning a lot the goats. from his dad A l t h o u g h about selling he still helps and finding his parents with people to buy their business, the product he also runs side of the his own line of business. soaps. Hunter Not only competes in does he know the entrepre- how to make neur SAE the soaps, but ( S u p e r v i s e d he is learning A g r i c u l t u r e how to have E x p e r i e n c e ) good busi- c om p e t i t i on Junior Hunter Rudolph makes soap for his busi- ness skills. through FFA. ness. Rudolph “When I not only is split from my parents and made my involved in his business, but he also own line of scents, it made the busi- balances being a teammate on the ness more like an entrepreneurship. archery team, working a part time The way I have things set up with my job and completing school work. parents, as far as getting my product Archery Coach Onda Sheridan made and selling products, is like a said, “Hunter has always exhibited wholesale. I work for my materials dedication, kindness and an easygo- and basically only pay for milk,” he ing attitude. He sets goals and works explained. hard to achieve them. Hunter is one This past year was Rudolph’s first of the kindest, most respectful ar- year competing in the SAE competi- chers on our team. He always helps tion with FFA. He did make it past teammates, includes new students the regional level to compete at the in conversations and is willing to go state level. His goals for this year are above and beyond to make people to get more accurate records of the feel comfortable.”

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The Laker Review 14 Feature March 20, 2020 Coordinators give prom advice Annual show proves CCHS’s got talent Madison McMillan teachers here all sang together.” so good.” Anna Wilkins lineup before grand march to collect Staff Writer Freshman Ella Dodd said, Senior Rainey Gaddie said, News Editor gum. She also mentioned that ladies “This is my first year going to “This was my last year being with flower bouquets should hold the Recently, the 14th annual Calloway Idol and it was so fun. able to go to Calloway Idol, and Prom is right around the corner, flowers at belly button level. When Calloway Idol, a fundraiser for I hope we never get rid of do- I am going to miss it. It is crazy and for the seniors attending, there is ladies hold the flowers any higher, the Beta Club, awarded $50 to ing it. My favorite part was how we have so many talented a lot to know and remember. Seniors it takes away from the dress and can sophomore Chloe Hutson, who when Emily Lamb sang; she is students in this school.” have lots of due dates for forms and make them look tense. played and sang This is Home by sign-ups. Keeping up with prom in- Also, for the ladies, it is in their Cavetown. formation can be tough, but here is best interest to buy comfortable Beta co-sponsor Mary Price some of the important information shoes because they will be standing said, “Calloway Idol is a talent seniors need to know. for hours during grand march. Ladies th show that allows students here Prom will be April 25 . Some need to make their hair and makeup at CCHS to perform and share important dates to know are outside appointments soon. Spots will start their musical talent in front of guest verification forms are due soon. to fill up months before prom for their peers. Students must pay Prom fees are $50 and due as soon as those types of appointments. a $1.00 donation to attend the possible, so listen to announcements Gentlemen should be sure to show. All proceeds from the for more information on due dates. check that their boutonnieres, bow- show are donated to a chosen Co-coordinator Ashley Fritsche ties and pocket squares are straight charity. This year we decided said, “Keep things classy at prom; on their jackets. to donate to the Susan G. Ko- dress nicely. Have fun. You spend all Dinner reservations before prom men Breast Cancer foundation this money and do all kinds of stuff, will need to be made prior to the in [school nursing assistant] so enjoy it and have fun the night of. week before. There are many options Faith Conway Erica Jackson’s name. The Beta Above, teachers Jill Don’t just leave. Stay and have fun.” in the area, but one convenient op- Club sponsors this event. We Grand march line up will be at 7 tion is to dine at the Yates Event are a community service club, Herndon and Emily Lamb, p.m. Center. This option is close to the and our main goal is to give left and right center, re- “The order for grand march is first, high school, so prom-goers won’t back. The talent show allows spectively, sing You’re No class officers; second, prom commit- have to worry about being late to our students to be in a positive Good at CCHS’s annual tee members; after that, it is everyone grand march. This location also has light by performing and sharing Calloway Idol. Performing else. We have to know who your date great spots for pictures. their talents. We are then able with them are from left, is to be able to put it in the program Bailey and B Photography will be to donate all the money raised correctly.” available at this location for pictures; teachers Mark Dycus, re- to a good cause. So it is a win- Fritsche added, “There will be a sessions must be prepaid with Bailey tired teacher Randy Hern- win for all!” don, teacher Derek Jones week where those attending prom and B. Junior Bree Smith said, “I will need to sign up them and their The dinner will include pork ten- and Asst. Principal Steve really enjoy Calloway Idol. It Smith. dates and get everything correct for derloin, chicken, sides, and a dessert. is fun to watch; it’s weird how the program.” The price for this dinner is $60 per I’ve seen someone in the halls At left, the winner of Co-coordinator Jennifer Ernst- couple ($30 per person), and the all year, and I never knew they the 14th annual event was berger said some informal things to money can be paid to senior Anna could sing like that! I like how sophomore Chloe Watson, know about the day of prom is NO Wilkins. Checks can be made to Jen- they treat it like a real concert who sang and played This is GUM, adding that there will be nifer Young. Call 270-978-5788 for with the drinks and candy for Home by Cavetown. someone in the hallway during the any questions. sale. My favorite part was when

The Laker Review March 20, 2020 Feature 15 Risks of skin damage make tanning beds dangerous Protect social media image Rainey Gaddie hurt your chances for a job or in- Faith Conway Much to my surprise, it can enter Going to a tanning bed just Staff Writer ternship.” Photographer lymph nodes.” once can increase the chance of Certain employers may look Melanoma is the most danger- skin cancer and damaged skin, Social media presence is a big back at social media history, and if Tanning beds seem like an ous type of skin cancer, and it can and once it is damaged, there isn’t thing in high school because what they find something that is inap- easy way to get the summer glow be deadly if it begins to spread much to do. students post can get them in a lot propriate or negative, they may de- all year round. They tan a person and is not treated correctly. Karen McGowan, owner of of trouble. Many students lately cide to hire someone else over you in just a few minutes, but these Healthline.com said, “Mela- Karen McGowan Beauty Within, have gotten in trouble for posting even if you have more qualifications. beds are doing a lot more than noma is a kind of cancer that be- said, “I have been an esthetician something on social Social media us- that. gins in the skin cells that create for over 30 years, and unfortu- media, and it has af- ers should con- Jenni Nardi, melanoma survi- the pigment melanin. Melanoma nately, there are not many things fected their school lives. template what vor, said, “I loved being tan, and I usually starts as a dark mole on that improve the appearance of They expect students to they post now have Seasonal Affective Disorder the skin. However, it can also sun-damaged skin. You can use represent the school because it can (SAD) so the UV [ultraviolet] form in other tissue, such as the exfoliating treatments to lighten in a positive way, and not only affect lights always made me feel better eye or intestine.” the skin, moisturizer to try to hy- when they don’t do it, their lives now, during the winter. However, it’s Tanning, in general, is not drate the skin, but nothing can they get punished for but it can affect not worth the risks.” b r i n g it. huffpost.com their lives in the Tanning beds can cause a the skin Senior Jack future. rapid increase in the aging pro- b a c k Daughaday said, “Social media can Teacher Ashley Fritsche, an cess, immune disease and most to the be very toxic for an everyday high FBLA advisor said, “If you think importantly, cancer. original school student. For example, re- that no one will check your social Science teacher Erica Gray state.” cent events involving a couple of media before you get hired, you said, “Tanning beds can cause There students and social media presence are very wrong. Approximately 70 skin cancer. The most danger- a r e has completely affected their entire percent of businesses check social ous type of skin cancer is called healthi- lives and future. People really just media and use it as a screening tool melanoma, and it isn’t an outside er ways need to be aware of their presence during the hiring process according type of cancer. A lot of times it to get a on social media and realize how to a Career Builder Survey. Any- metastasizes in the organs, and tan look posts on the internet can affect your thing you post on social media is so it sort of kills you from the that do tareendermatology.com entire life. Mrs. [Jennifer] Stubble- fair game for an employer.” inside out.” not in- field is one of the two FBLA ad- Asst. Principal Steve Smith said, Nardi said, “I had stage two volve the visors for CCHS, and she enforces “One thing I always tell students Melanoma on my lower left leg. healthy for the skin, but tanning risk of cancer. a very strict social media contract is something my mom and dad al- I went to tanning salons year- beds can be more dangerous be- McGowan said, “The best al- for all of the FBLA officers. She ways told me when I would be at round for 13 years, on average cause they give off more ultravio- ternatives are products that can enforces this to ensure that we are someone’s house. They would say, about two times per week. When let light than the sun. give your skin a fake tan and/or aware of our posts and our presence ’Act like your grandparents are in I got diagnosed with it in 2011, Gray said, “Tanning beds give a natural bronze glow. To help online to ensure that we will make the room.’ This kind of stuff doesn’t the doctor specifically called it off ultraviolet radiation, which people prevent skin cancer from the best decisions for ourselves and go away; it ends up in my office “The Prom Killer” due to its loca- on the electromagnetic spectrum, tanning beds, I built a business our future.” because it makes someone mad or tion on the inner side of my lower has a higher frequency and con- doing airbrush tanning. Also, Senior Hannah Joyce said, “So- hurts someone’s feelings, so he/she leg, which is not easily exposed to tains higher energy then visible bronzers are great to add tem- cial media presence is important wants something done about it. natural sun. I never realized un- light, and high energy ultravio- porary color to the skin. You can because it is a representation of you. There’s a certain amount of respon- til my diagnosis that skin cancer, let radiation is a type of ionizing find many good choices at your If you have a poor representation, sibility we ask the kids to have, and especially melanoma, is deadly. I radiation that can cause muta- local drug stores in the cosmetic then you will not be viewed as a I’m not so sure they’re responsible assumed it was just scraped off. tions.” department.” professional, which could possibly enough to have these accounts.”

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The Laker Review 16 Feature March 20, 2020 Laker Nation makes wish list Families celebrate Class helps Easter April 12 Career coach Hannah Foote ing, with field trips to local vets. students with Photographer Teacher Jennifer Stubblefield Garrett Dunn wants to help feels that the school should add Sports Writer career choice Scheduling began recently. As more certification options. The Keeli McKeel students looked over the new cur- business department offers certifi- th On April 12 , Christians will Staff Writer KelleyAnn Hadzima riculum options, What ifs? began cations in Communication Skills be celebrating Easter, the day on Photographer to emerge. Both students and staff with Business, MOS (Microsoft which the resurrection of Jesus is CCHS has recently hired a weighed in on electives they would Office Specialist) and Entrepre- said to have taken place. Easter al- new College Coach. A program offered to CCHS like to see at the school. neurship with Small Business. ways falls on the first Sunday after Rebecca Dames has joined the students is called Career Network- Freshman Alexis LeForce is “The working world wants proof the first full moon following the faculty to help students who need ing, which helps students get some fairly content about the course se- that you can do something, and spring equinox, according to the- assistance or have questions with real-world experience at a work- lection in the school. LeForce feels that’s what a certification provides. conversation.com. anything college-related. place. Some students even get in- that electives such as Foods and Anyone can sit at a job interview Easter has many connections to Dames is a graduate of Murray ternships for their mentoring hours, Nutrition are important for teach- and say that he or she can do some- other religions and reasons why we State University, as both an un- and some of them get paid for their ing practical life skills. thing. A certification is one way celebrate the holiday when we do. dergrad and graduate student. services. LeForce would like to see cours- to offer proof,” Stubblefield com- According to Bruce Forbes, the “I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Principal Chris King said, “Ca- es that focus on specific aspects of mented. naming of celebration as Easter Liberal Arts and a Master of Arts reer Networking is a valuable class art, such as a class devoted to sculpt- Guidance Counselor Laura seems to go back to the name of a in History. Likewise, I took ad- offered at CCHS as it provides ing or a general painting class. She Crouse has worked with CCHS’s pre-Christian goddess in England, students the opportunity to gain would also like to see the option of courses for years. She would like Eostre, who was celebrated at be- experience in the workplace settings taking a culinary class solely devot- to see a variety of languages avail- ginning of spring. they may be interested in pursuing ed to meat and one to baking. able at the school and feels stu- According to theconversation. after graduation.” Senior Chandler Steele would dents should have more choice com, the name Easter is used in the Senior Anna Wilkins said, “The like to see more basic AP classes when it comes to selecting a world English-speaking world, but many approach that I took to the mentor- added, such as AP English Lit- language. Previously a German more cultures refer to it by terms ing program was I wanted to get the erature and Composition, and AP teacher, Crouse would like to see best translated as “Passover.” In the opportunities in high school as far U. S. History, as these would help German, French and Latin offered Hebrew Bible, Passover is a festival as the internship. I wanted to get students pursue more academically at the school again. that commemorates the liberation the opportunities as soon as I could challenging courses. Crouse would also like to see of the Jewish people from slavery so that I wouldn’t have to compete Steele wishes that courses from more core electives, especially in in Egypt. with college-level students. I have universities across the state could the upper level science and social In America for most, celebrat- had two professional internships also be offered. Courses from studies. Classes such as AP Biol- ing Easter is waking up to stuff this year, one during the first semes- schools like the University of Ken- ogy and Creative Writing would be from the Easter Bunny and going ter and one this semester. These two tucky and the University of Louis- nice to have; however, staffing is an somewhere to find Easter eggs. internships have helped me define ville would be a great addition, es- issue. The priority is to make sure Senior Madisyn Ransey said, Rebecca Dames my degree and what I want to go to pecially to students who wish to go students have the credits they need “For Easter, my family always goes college for and even what I would to college there. to graduate. to church on Sunday, then after we vantage of study abroad opportu- potentially want to go for as far as Steele thinks the expansion of Sophomore McKenzie Davis go to my great grandma’s house, nities as a college student. I stud- my job. I decided to use the pro- certain pathways would be benefi- wants more technology classes here, and she makes a huge lunch for all ied Psychology and German in gram the right way, and it has really cial. An expansion to the nursing while sophomore Dylan Barger the family. Then all of the adults Bregenz, Austria, and had a blast! paid off for my benefit in the long program would be appreciated. would like to see classes that teach go and hide the eggs while we play So, I have ample real-life experi- run.” Adding more animal-based Ag different types of music. Junior Isa- games in the den, and then we have ence to share.” Mentee adviser Travis Turner classes would be nice as well. A belle Curry wants more in-school a huge Easter egg hunt with all of She added, “My role as a Col- said, “I hope the career networking veterinary course would be interest- college classes. my cousins.” lege Coach is about mentoring program is something that helps students throughout the various students learn more about career steps of considering, applying paths that they are interested in. for, and getting accepted to col- One of the challenges this year is online by April 2, at murraystate.edu/sparks lege. However, I want to inspire some of the students have only had students to think creatively about the 48-minute periods, which has what ‘college’ means. There is no limited them in most situations to Outstanding Early Childhood Teacher single path, or a right or wrong be teacher’s aides and certainly they path, for the college experience can be a great help there; they can – maybe a two-year program, a learn a lot there, but hopefully as Outstanding Elementary School Teacher trade school, or service in the mili- we move the program forward, stu- tary or another government-spon- dents will be able to choose a path, whether it be something like health Outstanding Middle School Teacher sored program (like AmeriCorps) is of interest to you. Many options care, legal field, whatever it may be are available to all students, and I that they have an interest in that we can help them gain experience in Outstanding High School Teacher want to help you explore your op- Awards will be presented at the Sparks Lecture tions for life after high school.” that field that will at least help them on Thursday, April 30. Visit us online to learn more! Dames said she believes educa- be better educated in future career Outstanding Education Administrator tion is ultimately about discover- decisions.” ing oneself. Senior Ciara Ericson said, “I “I am excited at the opportu- think the career networking is a Outstanding Education Support Staff nity to help students at CCHS good experience for kids to go out discover their interests and how to and mentor on what they are con- sidering doing in their near future. Equal education and employment opportunities M/F/D, AA employer. turn those into a career path to be Outstanding Service Professional Murray State University supports a clean and healthy campus. passionate about,” she said. They get hands‑on experience that Please refrain from personal tobacco use. Dames is located in room 317 they can utilize in their future career and is here to help students. choice(s).” The Laker Review March 20, 2020 Feature 17 CCHS entrepreneurs abound Ghosting reveals people’s varied perspectives

Madi McMillan hours. He gets paid in checks and Alejandra Perez research, they figured out that are times where I don’t feel like Staff Writer cash weekly or monthly. Alex is in- Feature Editor different types of attachment talking to them because the spired by his dad and a YouTuber personalities can cause their conversations start to get bor- Entrepreneurs take risks by run- named Stets Lawn Care. People have ended roman- type of breakup strategies. ing. Face-to-face conversations ning their own businesses. There Sophomore Bella and senior tic relationships in many ways, They also found that a per- are more intriguing and allows are entrepreneurs walking the halls Tucker Swain whether it be from a call, text, son’s belief in destiny is impor- me to get to know people better. at CCHS. show cattle. They email, or a face-to-face con- tant: people who believe that I have social anxiety, and part of Junior Jacob Phillips was in- work during the frontation. However, accord- the relationship was meant to that means I’m afraid of people spired by his parents, who own a late fall, early ing to Psychology Today, people be or not will be more accepting thinking negatively about me. car wash in Murray, to start a car spring, and all of are now relying on technology towards ghosting. Those who I also don’t like confrontation, detailing business. Phillips details summer, groom- to form and maintain relation- believe that relationships take so I just ignore the situation all the interior and exterior of cars. The ing and training ships. together and hope cost depends on whether the cus- their cattle. They Ghosting is for the best.” Tucker Swain tomer wants the exterior, interior, work daily on when someone While that or both detailed. them, working removes a sig- student avoided Phillips said it is their hair with a roto brush, wash- nificant other u n c om f o r t a b l e more costly to de- ing them every other day, and the from his or situations and tail the exterior of other days they rinse them just to her life with- potential drama, a vehicle than the get the dirt out before they roto out giving any another student interior. Phillips brush them. They only make money form of contact did not approve of detailed cars for from the shows, or if they sell one or explanation, ghosting. three summers Jacob Phillips that is registered under their name. leaving the sig- “It makes me at Murray Auto They get their money from shows, nificant other to feel insecure, like I Spa. When his parents decided to depending on what place they get figure out that really wasn’t even quit detailing at the car wash, Jacob at them. They both have done it he or she has enough for an decided to take it over as his own since they were 9, but Tucker has been dumped. explanation. They business. been doing it on and off. Bella and An anony- should at least be “I like to take care of my truck, Tucker have a sister, alumna Lily mous CCHS azbigmedia.com honest with the especially since it’s something I Swain (now student ex- other person and take pride in, and it’s an easy way to Lily Miller), pressed his feelings. work and patience will not ac- let them know they don’t want make money doing something that and she and “Terrible, it’s a bad feeling. cept those strategies. to be with them.” I really enjoy,” he said. Bella are super Nobody wants to be ghosted, In other cases, people might This person did advise to Junior Kaylee Geurin was in- close, and Lily ever. The reason why they do it have often been ghosted and, in cope with the rejection. spired by her dad and grandad, who is what moti- is because they don’t know how return, did the same to others “Your self-worth and love is led her to work on their family farm vated Bella to to tell the person they’re not in- with no sympathy or guilt over more important than someone and earn money. She started out show. terested in them. So, they think their behavior. who obviously doesn’t care if baling hay every summer in middle Bella Swain Bella Swain that the best-case scenario is to An anonymous CCHS stu- they hurt you or not. You don’t school. Before Geurin was allowed said, “Now, it’s stop talking to them.” dent said, “There are lots of need somebody to be happy. You to drive on the been a little hard to get out into This form of method has be- reasons. The people I end up can be your own happiness, and farm, her fam- the barn because she’s not showing come a new trend. talking to start to annoy me; you can get where you need to ily would give anymore, but I just have to remem- According to psy.com, re- they get creepy, and sometimes be without them. You got you, her a heifer at ber that I’ve grown up doing it, and searchers have studied the I just don’t like texting people all you need.” the end of the I love it.” phenomenon. Based on their who live somewhere else. There summer, which Bella also has sheep for her Su- would bring in pervised Agricultural Experience Kaylee Geurin $1,500. Along (SAE) for FFA. She got them last with cows, semester. Geurin grows corn each year to sell Bella said, to local hunters. She purchases her “I debated so, bags from a livestock supply store so hard, as we Voted and fills them up to sell $5 per 40- were fencing lb. bag. She sells by posting ads on whether to get Facebook. them or not. Murray’s “I take pride in this because it’s But I finally a family tradition; it’s something did, and I love we all love doing, even on the hard them. I haven’t Ellis Stubblefield Favorite days,” she said. made money on Junior Alex them yet just because I haven’t sold Boyd has owned any of the lambs yet. The first set of a mowing and lambs were born just over a week Steakhouse l a n d s c a p i n g ago. I do not do anything with business for them except feed them twice a day, about two years. water them once a week, and give & Buffet! He trims hedg- them a whole lot of love! They’re es, mulches, and just awesome.” mows, which Senior Ellis Stubblefield started is the focal out mowing cemeteries when he point. He tries Alex Boyd was 13 years old. This soon turned to mow two to into more. He has 13 clients now, four times a week for four to six where he said he charges per yard. The Laker Review 18 Sports March 20, 2020 CCHS athletes sign with collegiate teams New coach heads tennis team KelleyAnn Hadzima so will we. There are several new Ki Franklin felt like home,” he said. was three years old. The decision Photographer people on the team, but there are Sports Writer Settle plays basketball as for- to go to Freed-Hardeman was an also students that have played in ward, but she also excels at play- easy one Tennis season recently began the previous years. Even though it Playing college sports is ing guard. She has decided to to make, last month, and with this new will be different than last season, something that most high- stay close to home as she made t h o u g h . season came a new coach, teacher we are all very glad to have a tennis school athletes the decision to sign I ’ v e Taylor Fraser. She replaces former team this year! We are all thank- dream of. Very few at Murray State, gone to coach Joshua Price. ful she is our new coach because get that special op- where she will fur- FHU for All of the players that have it spices things up from the past portunity. CCHS has ther her career. c h u r c h played tennis under Price will miss years.” four seniors who will “I’m very blessed c a m p s him, but they are excited for this Junior Olivia Mikulcik said, be continuing their and excited about a n d new season alongside Fraser. “I haven’t really spent that much athletic careers at having the oppor- events for She said, “I’m excited for the time with her, but I believe that the next level: Luke tunity to play bas- the past season; I love sports, and I just love Coach Fraser will teach us the Schwepker, Anna ketball at the col- s e v e n helping kids with anything in life, importance of hard work. She is a Hill, Zoe Stom and lege level. It’s been years. Ev- and when I heard about tennis not great motivator, and that is a great Charlee Settle. a dream of mine ery time I having a coach, I wanted to volun- quality in coaches. I believe that Schwepker played since I started play- Zoe Stom go visit, it teer. I’m excited to get to know all we will both learn a lot from each football here at Cal- ing, and it’s a great feels like a of the players and see what they other, and our team will improve.” loway County. His feeling to have, home away from home for me. enjoy with tennis. I’m especially Senior Deni Salas said, “It’s positions consisted Luke Schwepker knowing that my Being able to attend a college ready for the practices when the going to be a fun year. Yes, this of wide receiver and dream has come true. where my religious beliefs are sun is out.” season may be a little challenging corner. He also has many roles Being able to play here at home supported where I can continue Sophomore Bella Swain said, since it’s a new coach, and she’s on special teams, such as kick makes it 10 times better because playing soccer is like a dream “I think this season is going to be learning with us, but overall, she’s r e t u r n e r my friends and family will come true,” she said. good even though it’s going to be doing a great job. She motivates us and punt be able to come watch Hill has also different with having a new coach, while we are running, so it doesn’t r e t u r n e r . me play,” she said. been a part of but she will learn new things, and seem as bad.” Schwepker Stom has signed the soccer team is one of the with Freed-Harde- for four years. NBA star dies in helicopter crash few to not man, where she will She was center only get continue to play soc- mid, also known Madisyn Ransey class and dignity. When he spoke, a football cer. Stom helped her as defensive Photographer he spoke to everyone, but he espe- scholarship team out tremen- midfield. She cially spoke with a sense of char- but also a dously throughout recently signed acter and with an intelligence that Kobe Bryant, 41, passed away D1 schol- her years of playing with Tusculum th. I feel will be missing. Oftentimes, arship with high school soccer at University. on Jan. 26 Bryant was a role I see people who are put in role S outheast multiple positions, “I’m super model for many, and his death has model positions that aren’t people had an impact on many people. Missouri. Charlee Settle her main position as thankful for the who are of great character; they “ T h e forward. opportunity to He died in a tragic helicopter ac- are just people who are popular for Anna Hill coaches were really nice to me “Around my junior year, continue my cident with his daughter and seven things they do that are negative to and built a relationship with it really started to sink in that I athletic career at the next level others, according to CNN. society, which is infamous instead me really early, and then when didn’t have much time left to as it has been a dream of mine Students and faculty have been of famous, but Kobe Bryant was I went on my visit. I loved the play soccer, and that was a weird ever since I started playing at a impacted by his death. famous. It’s very important to campus and atmosphere, and it feeling since I had played since I young age,” she said. “Kobe wasn’t just one of the have peo- greatest basketball ple in our players ever. He lives who was a role model are lead- and an influential ers in our person. People communi- across the world ties, and looked up to Kobe. he was a He truly was a leg- leader in a end and a one-of- lot of com- a-kind dad,” senior munities, Garrett Dunn said. not just According to bbc.com the sports CNN, Bryant had Former NBA star Kobe Bryant and his daugh- communi- scored 33,643 ter Gianna were among nine killed in a heli- ty, but the points in his 20- copter crash. A f r i c a n - year NBA career. American His death shocked the sports community. He showed what it community and the whole world. was like to be a good father and a He was someone everyone looked strong leader of a team. He stood up to over the years and a role every day for kindness, respect model to many athletes around the and hard work; he was just an all- world. around good person,” teacher Na- “The loss of Kobe Bryant, I tascha Parrish said. think, will hit especially the youth “He was a role model to me. I harder than other people because loved watching his games with my he was a role model. He was a role family,” sophomore Sam Chap- model that carried himself with man said. The Laker Review March 20, 2020 Sports 19 Coronavirus stops state archery competition Laker Sports pre-social distancing Alyssa Wicker Faith Conway category with a score of 286/300. The team will be losing two se- CCHS Track and Field Photographer The team has earned multiple niors, Anna Wilkins and Stephen opened its season at the Mc- medals this year with its high-scor- Lawrence. Cracken County All-Com- ers March 10. The girls’ The 2019-20 archery season has ing archers. Some medal recipients Coach Onda Sheridan said, “We team earned 2nd overall, officially ended. The archery state include: junior Breanne Hayes, first have two seniors this year, and the and the boys’ team earned competition has been canceled be- place and top overall female shooter team will feel the impact of them first. Individuals earning cause of the coronavirus pandemic. at a Marshall County tournament graduating. Anna Wilkins has been top two finishes were se- The team started its season with a with a score of 291/300; Ava Lewis, on the team for four years and has nior Elizabeth Hornbuckle, team score of 3,264 and ended with second place overall female at the re- been a blessing. She is kind, helpful junior Ella Phillips, sopho- more McKenzie Davis, ju- a 3,311. This is an all-time high score gional tournament; sophomore Sara and has always been a steady scoring nior Aaron Fennel, seniors for the Calloway County Archery Archey, second place overall female member of the team with her season Luke Schwepker and Jacob Team. at a Graves County tournament, high score of 271/300. Stephen Law- Watters (pictured left), Two archers ranked in the top 100 freshman Haley Dawson, third place rence has also been on the team for sophomore Tamarion Bled- shooters in the state from the Re- overall female at a Graves County four years and has shown dedication soe (pictured right) and gional Tournament. Junior Ava Lew- tournament, and Daven Lewis, third to the sport and improved his scores senior Ben Nelson. is placed 62nd in the female category and fifth place overall male at a home this season. He shot a season high with a score of 284/300. Freshman tournament and Graves County score of 272/300.” Daven Lewis placed 78th in the male tournament, respectively. Baseball fans criticize Astros in scandal Jackson Chapman during the 2017 playoffs and part of ball is aware of what might happen Sports Writer the 2018 regular season. In 2017, to the Astro hitters, and umpires will the Astros won the World Series. need to be prepared. The game has Before the coronavirus shut the With the help of these cameras, the always been self-policing, going back sports world down, the big talk about Astros were able to win every home to its earliest days. Teams will find baseball is the Houston Astros sign game that postseason except for one. ways to express their displeasure with stealing scandal. For years, teams had However, they lost six road games, the Astros, and fans will make sure a feeling about the Astros cheating. this was probably due to the fact that they heckle the Astros a lot.” It wasn’t until November of 2019 they didn’t have their cameras in cen- Many MLB players have ex- Faith Conway that word got out about the Astros. ter field like they did at home games. pressed their displeasure with the Senior Anna Hill, center, signs to play soccer for Tusculum University in Greenville, Ken Rosenthal from The Athletic This gained a real competitive whole situation, and many have said Tenn. interviewed former Astros pitcher advantage against their opponents they lost respect for all the players Mike Fiers, and he told The Athletic when they played at home, causing and the whole organization. that the Astros had a camera in cen- tension around the baseball world Chicago Cubs 3rd baseman Kris ter field to film the opposing team’s and will have a gigantic impact on Bryant in a recent YouTube video catcher’s signals to the pitcher. This how the Astros will play this year. said, “It makes me sick thinking would allow the players and coaches Head Baseball Coach Travis about what they did, and I believe of the Astros to watch the film and Turner said, “This year will be tre- every player should be punished who relay the pitches to their batters. mendously difficult for the Astros -or was involved with it, and I think they They would use signals like banging ganization, not just with the backlash should forfeit the World Series they a trashcan to indicate that a fastball from the fans but also from opposing won in 2017. I hate it for the Dodg- was coming, or they would whistle to teams. Their hitters need to be wise ers, who played fair and fought all the indicate a curveball was coming. not to be dug in a lot of situations, way to the World Series, just to lose They used the center field camera and obviously Major League Base- to a team that was cheating.”