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Mixed Messages Discussion between pressures to be thin and the campaign for wellness confuses students, pg. 13

Pre-gaming for prom dance scandal of 2007 Students find their revisited, pg. 7 hands are tied when it comes to deciding active athletes Student sport stars whether to focus continue athletic on nutrition or passions in college, pg. 9 weight loss, pg. 13 Cleaning up their reputation Custodians advocate for more respect From students, pg. 19 www.arlingtonian.com advertisements

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2 MAY 3, 2013 Visit us on our website at www.arlingtonian.com. Friend us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/arlingtonians MAY 3, 2013 volume 76, issue 8 contents SPOTLIGHT MIXED MESSAGES: A 13disconnect exists between the message to be thin and the message to accept one’s body. GUEST COLUMN: Junior 16Morgan Wilhem shares concerns 13 for society’s double standards. NEWS NEWS BRIEFS: From an explosion in West, Texas You have to be able to 4bombings in Boston, tragic events rock the U.S. appreciate someone, but DRESS CODE: Spring fashion increases risk of remember they’re completely 5getting reprimanded for dress code. separate from yourself, and you SENIOR TAG: Senior tradition reviewed and 6controversy over new rules discussed. need to appreciate yourself, too.” PAST PROM: Underage-drinking scandal at ‘‘ 72007 dance still impacts current event. Senior Nina Wehner UP-GRADE: Students explore post-secondary 8options beyond the UAHS curriculum. SPORTS SIGNED: Students share their experiences of 9signing to play collegiate athletics. SPORTS SPREAD: 10Spring sports featured. FEATURES TV FINALES: Season and series finales of 17beloved shows are sure to intrigue audiences. CUSTODIANS: School employees say they 19don’t receive the respect they deserve. LITTLE THEATER, LITTLE SHOWS: Students 20prepare for last performance of the year. GOLDEN BEAR: The history of the high 7 21 21school’s mascot is explored. COLUMBUS: Statistics show that 23Columbus is a city of rising popularity. OHIO STATE PARKS: Buckeye state offers 24 adventure at local beaches and parks. STUDENT PROFILE: Meet Norwester Editor- 27in-Chief Nicole Carothers. OP/ED PHONE ADDICTS: Youth obsession explored. 28YAY OR NAY: Students vote on current trends. #PRAYFOR___: Columnist finds strength in 29recent events, despite tragedy of lost lives. EDITORIAL: Alcohol abuse discouraged. 29 10 30TRENDING TOPICS: Students share opinions. publication design by Kate Magill, Abby Godard and Elizabeth Tzagournis, Cover by Abby godard, cover PHOTO LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Editor-in-Chief illustration by LEXY ELLIOTT, Contents by ABBY GODARD, contents photos by lexy elliott, natasha ringnalda, some content 31Kate Magill weighs in on spotlight debate. courtesy ASNE/MCT Campus High School Newspaper Service

MAY 3, 2013 3 news N a t i o n al News briefs Gun Legislation fails Boston Tragedy 26-year-old brother, Tamerlan Tsarnaev, is Senate vote crushes families also believed to be involved in the bombings; Bombs kill 3, injure many more; however, he died in the shootout, as did devastated by gun violence 1 suspect dead, 1 apprehended Sean Collier, a MIT police officer. The FBI released video of the two amilies of gun violence victims filled the he peace of the historic Boston Marathon suspected bombers Thursday, April 18, side of the Senate gallery Wednesday, April F was shattered Monday, April 15 when two prompting the shootout with police that night. 17, awaiting a vote on a bill that would expand T bombs exploded near the finish line, injur- A day-long manhunt for the younger brother background checks for gun sales. Some wore ing more than 200 people and killing three: ensued Friday, April 19, with the city of Boston ribbons and shirts in kelly green, which has Krystle Campbell, a 29-year-old woman, entering a full-scale lockdown; Boston officials become the color of gun violence remembrance. Lu Lingzi, a 23-year-old graduate student at halted the city’s mass-transit system and urged As votes of “yea” and “nay” sounded around Boston University, and Martin Richard, an residents to “shelter in place.” them, a few looked hopeful, and a few looked 8-year-old boy who was waiting for his father Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was later found Friday anxious. Most were emotionless. to cross the finish line. evening, April 19, wounded and huddled in When the amendment fell six votes short of The following Monday, April 22, federal a boat in a backyard about half a mile away the 60 needed for passage, people began to file authorities charged Dzhokhar A. Tsarnaev, from the gun battle at MIT. out. Then, a shout from Patricia Masich, a survivor 19, with using a weapon of mass destruction U.S. investigators are increasingly firm of a mass shooting in Tucson, Ariz., in 2011, in the bombings. The young man lay in a in their belief that the bombings were not echoed through the chamber: “Shame on you!” hospital bed during the proceeding, suffering orchestrated by al-Qaida; however, one official After months of waiting and speaking from a neck wound sustained during a with knowledge of the investigation said to lawmakers, the failure came as a crushing shootout with police on the campus of the Tsarnaev acknowledged that he and his brother disappointment to many working for their loved Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His were motivated by jihadist ideology. ones and for the prevention of future shootings. By Beena Raghavendran, McClatchy Newspapers A pressure cooker bomb FActory explosion Investigators say the bombs detonated at the Boston Marathon were made Texas fertilizer plant blast leaves using a pressure cooker; how a common kitchen utensil becomes deadly: 15 dead, over 160 injured How a pressure Building a bomb cooker works Pressure • TNT or other explosives put in • Blasting • Can be n April 18 explosion shattered the fertilizer valve Sealing lid 6.3- qt. (6-liter) pressure cooker cap attached detonated Aplant in a rural Texas town, flattened blocks along with metal shards, nails, ball to top of with digital of homes and businesses, and left as many as 15 bearings to inflict maximum injury cooker watch, cell dead and more than 160 injured, officials said. phone, Hours after the explosion tore through the garage heart of West, Texas, a town of about 2,800 people door opener in the north central portion of the state, hundreds Steam of firemen and first responders were still battling the remnants of the blaze at the West Fertilizer Co. The Wednesday night blast shook Food houses 50 miles away and measured as a 2.1-magnitude seismic event, according to the United States Geological Survey. Locking handle “It was like a nuclear bomb went off,”Mayor • Cooker uses pressure and steam Tommy Muska said. “Big old mushroom cloud.” 1 By Michael Muskal, Los Angeles Times to cook food faster at Heat from a higher temperature explosion 2 causes fire Poisoned letters • Air-tight lid keeps steam in pot 3 President, U.S. Senator receive • Pressure builds in mail believed to carry ricin pot allowing temperature to rise above boiling point of ust two days after the Boston bombings, 212 F (100 C) 1 When primary charge 2 Expansion 3 Blast fragments Jreports of letters possibly laced with poison set explodes, gases heat creates shock cooker, sends pieces • Pressure pushes up, expand rapidly waves travelling of shrapnel outward the nation’s capital on edge Wednesday, April 17. hot steam into food Law enforcement officials confirmed they under pressure outward at high speeds were investigating two letters, one addressed Why bombs like this can maim to President Barack Obama and the other to Earlier uses • Police say explosives used in • Shrapnel, • Force of blast can knock Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss. Both tested positive • Pressure cooker Boston traveled under 3,300 feet debris can cause people down, throw them bombs used in in preliminary tests for ricin, a deadly powder. per second (1,005 meters per penetrating in the air, break bones, India, Afghanistan, Later that day, the FBI arrested a Mississippi second), but fast enough to wounds, blunt amputate limbs, cause Pakistan, Nepal and man on suspicion of sending both letters; propel shrapnel a long distance injury brain trauma 2010 Times Square however, he was later released. Source: AP, How Stuff Works, FastCooking.ca, NBC News, SemperMax Support Fund bombing attempt By Kathleen Hennessey and Brian Bennett, Graphic: Judy Treible, Robert Dorrell © 2013 MCT Tribune Washington Bureau National news briefs compiled from stories provided by MCT Campus News Service

4 MAY 3, 2013 news Dress Code

Debate Photo illustration by Maria berger Short-length shorts are a common dress code violation at UAHS. The rule many students may know from middle school is that one’s shorts cannot be shorter than one’s out- stretched fingertips. Some students claim high school dress code limits freedom of expression

by emmaklebe, ’13 Dukes [tight short shorts] and low-cut experience with dress code violations before. shirts to the point that people can pick “I once was approached for my skirt s temperatures start to rise and them out in the halls,” she said. being too short, but the teacher only told summer draws near, the clothing Although Burtino said some attire me to pull it down,” she said. “It was Astudents wear begins to push should be regulated, warm temperatures actually kind of embarrassing to be asked the limits of the school’s dress code. can make the dress code difficult to follow. by a teacher to stand up in front of a lot of The apparel observed in a single walk “One time I did get asked to change people and put my arms down by my sides down the hallway can range from short- shirts because a teacher who passed me in [to check my skirt length], because I knew length shorts and revealing shirts to the hall could see my bra straps under my everyone had been staring.” “inappropriate” graphic T-shirts. tank top,” she said. “What am I suppose to According to principal Emilie According to the 2012-13 Student wear? It [was] 90 degrees out,” she said. Greenwald, maintaining and enforcing a Handbook, “The Board of Education Burtino said some of the problem dress code helps make for a more comfortable recognizes that each student’s mode of is that clothing stores targeting teens school environment for everyone. dress and grooming is a manifestation of often highlight clothing that violates the “A dress code is important in order to personal style and individual preference.” school’s dress code. maintain a safe, healthy school setting that The handbook further states, “The “Some people do push it with short is conducive to learning,” she said. Board will not interfere with the right shorts and low shirts, but it’s hard not When it comes to finding a balance of students and their parents to make to with the clothes some companies between students’ freedom of expression decisions regarding their appearance, make for our age,” she said. and an appropriate school environment, except when their choices interfere with Sophomore Michaela Edmonds said Greenwald said it can be challenging. the educational program of the schools.” there should be a balance between dress “I do value freedom of expression, but Although the handbook appears restrictions and students’ freedom to not at the expense of others, not when the flexible regarding individuals’ attire, some express themselves. clothing is a distraction to the student or students claim their freedom of expression According to Edmonds, while others, and not when it promotes illegal or is more limited than the handbook states. limiting graphic T-shirts can at unsafe activity,” she said. Junior Kenna Burtino said the dress times infringe on one’s freedom of In the case of someone wearing code makes it more difficult for students to expression, they can protect against inappropriate clothing, Greenwald said exercise their freedom of choice concerning promoting unsafe items. she will address the student personally. their appearance. “As for graphic T-shirts that may “Occasionally, a staff member will “I definitely think a dress code takes have been limited based on content, that see something inappropriate and ask away some of our individual rights to could have been an infringement on me to address it with a student. If I see express ourselves to the student body,” expression,” she said. “It’s understandable inappropriate clothing, I will stop a she said. for the administration to put a restriction student and speak to them privately and Although freedom is important to on certain things that promote activity ask them to change their clothes,” she Burtino, in some cases she believes specific that is illegal for high school students, said. “I will also lend a student a T-shirt if clothing should be limited by administration. such as alcohol.” their shirt is inappropriate and they do not “People shouldn’t be wearing Daisy Similar to Burtino, Edmonds has had have another one to change into.”

MAY 3, 2013 5 news

You’re Out. Tradition of senior tag continues despite controversy regarding amended dress code

by matiasgrotewold, ’13 “It was basically the same rules, but you had to be naked,” Ng said. “I ater guns? Check. remember kids would show up to school One tucked in the waistband, with bathrobes or just a sock. It seemed a another in the glove compartment. lot more intense that way.” Basic Rules Water balloons? Check. While nudity would add to the A whole trunk of balloons filled and ready difficulty and competitiveness of the game, To keep the game from becoming to be thrown at the targets. public nudity is not permitted in a vast a chaotic free-for-all, certain rules Bathing suit? Check. majority of the country. When Strahm must be followed by contestants Stripping down to nothing but a bathing originally wrote the rules, only bathing suit is the only way to avoid elimination suits were permitted and girls could not Icy Each Road team of four is assigned to when attacked. wear any sort of shorts. However, many target members of one other team. girls, such as senior Gabrielle Whitcomb, DrivingTeam members Tips do not know which Spring has brought way to an epic, said that was discriminatory. team is targeting them. city-wide battle of senior tag. Squads of “Boys can walk around wearing • Brake gently. If the wheels 17- and 18-year-olds hunt their targets, bathing suit bottoms as shorts, and then lock, If participantsease off the are brakes.in just a bathing stalking them on their way home or all they have to take off is their shirts,” suit (or naked), they cannot be tagged. catching them unaware in a parking lot. Whitcomb said. “[But] girls do not • If Nyouothing have can standard be in their brakes, hands or on Paranoia slowly creeps in as contestants have the luxury of walking around in pumptheir feet.them. If you have anti- cautiously walk out of their houses each their bathing suits, so they have to take lock brakes (marked ABS), slowly morning, and at any moment the hunter off [more clothes,] which would take apply Any pressure. attire can be worn to tag others. can become the hunted. more time.” Organized this year by senior Davey When Strahm announced the rule • Turn on your lights to increase Only water guns, hoses and water Strahm with an entrance fee of $10 that girls could not wear shorts, there was your visibility. balloons are permissible weapons. per person, the tradition of senior an uproar from female contestants. In a • Leave three times the usual space tag continues. However, controversy Facebook poll, more than 50 girls voted between Contestants you and cannot the car be intagged front ofwithin has emerged concerning the attire in favor of wearing shorts. you.the school at any time, nor can they be permitted for respective genders. Under intense pressure from a number tagged on school grounds between 7 Strahm said that allowing girls to of female participants, as well as the a.m. and 4 p.m. wear any shorts was unfair to the male results of the vote, Strahm chose to allow players involved. girls to wear an equivalent of swim shorts People going to work cannot be “The shorts that girls can wear are a similar to athletic shorts. tagged; the inside of public buildings lot more restricted. Last year girls could “I just didn’t want people to keep is also off limits. be in basically any type of short, but that arguing about the shorts, so I found a just wasn’t fair to the guys who had to compromise,” Strahm said. “It’s always Participants are safe within their wear bathing suits,” Strahm said. “I mean, been a fun activity so we’re [going to] own houses unless a member of the here [at UAHS] there’s a huge discussion keep it that way.” team hunting them is unknowingly about girls wearing shorts, but at [Dublin] The evening of Sunday, April 21, allowed inside. Jerome the whole discussion is about being Strahm randomly selected each team’s naked. I think we can definitely take the target and contacted the participants with Tagging others from a running car is competition up a notch and allow less their assignments. The following day, the not permitted and participants are safe exceptions to the bathing suit rule.” first contestants began showing up to while inside a running car. Sean Ng, currently a senior at UAHS school in bathing suits, the first reports but formerly a student at Dublin Jerome of players tagged were phoned in and the High School, said that, until recently, game began. players at Jerome had to be naked to be Strahm said over 120 seniors chose to considered safe. participate in this year’s competition.

6 MAY 3, 2013 news

Pre-Gaming for Prom? Students share views on having dinner at prom, reflect on past problems

Photo illustration by Lexy Elliot In Prom 2007, 125 students were barred from entering the dance when administrators and dance organizers discovered alcohol in students’ vehicles and rented limousines. Ever since the incident, prom organizers have bundled the dance with dinner, ostensibly to deter students from drinking alcohol prior to attending the event.

by carlyTOVELL, ’13 “Some people in our group brought to prevent partying before the dance. flasks to dinner prior to the dance, and “While at the time a lot of people he choice of eating dinner at prom there were several bottles of liquor in our in our prom group drank because it has been a discussion among limo on the way to the dance,“ she said. was expected, I wish I could go back Tstudents in the past few years. “The limo in front of ours that pulled and change what happened that night,” Picking a restaurant for homecoming and up to the dance got caught for alcohol, Farwick said. “Everyone remembers their winter dances contributes to the plans of which made the teachers and chaperones senior prom, and one poor decision led a those attending these events. In recent search each limo for alcohol.” good portion of our senior class to not be a years, however, students have complained Limo drivers were the individuals to part of that experience. It is one of the last because of the school’s requirement that initially alert school officials of the underage big events before graduation, and I don’t students eat dinner at the prom, instead drinking taking place, and so administrators think it should be taken for granted.” choosing their own restaurant. The food decided to search several other vehicles. A According to the Dispatch, Greenhill at prom continues to be one of the bigger “substantial amount” of alcohol was found by and prom organizers decided that changes concerns for juniors and seniors, leaving then principal Kip Greenhill and his fellow were needed to prevent similar problems at students wondering: Why do we have to staff members, according to the Dispatch. future proms. Hosting dinner at the event eat at the school event? Although no arrests were made, parents were was the best solution on which they could In 2007, prom had been planned notified and some students were sent home. agree, hoping to prevent drinking on the like any other year. Students were to Farwick’s group of 12-to-16 students drive from dinner to the prom venue. enjoy dinner with their dates outside was not the only one to be busted for Junior class officer Rachel Eastwood of the event and arrive at the Lifestyles “pre-gaming” before the dance, according said she likes the way in which the dance Communities Pavilion for the dance. to the Dispatch story. is set up to include a meal. However, during this particular year, “Of the 840 students who had tickets “[Having dinner at prom] is a fun way students took underage drinking to for the event, 125 were turned away from to see [friends] and socialize before the another level. According to an April 2007 the Lifestyle Communities Pavilion dance, with a positive turnout,” she said. Columbus Dispatch article, 125 students in the Arena District,” the article said. Farwick said it is one way to curb were barred from entering the prom The event ended with multiple students underage drinking and ensure students because they were found to be under the receiving suspensions. make it to prom safely. influence or in possession of alcohol. Although many students complain “Initially a lot of students were very Brittany Farwick, a 2007 UA alum, was about the bad food and the inability to upset about this change [of having dinner one of the students barred from the dance choose where they eat, Farwick said the at prom],” she said. “However, I think it is when alcohol was found in her limo. administration had to take action in order smart to ensure that students are safe.”

MAY 3, 2013 7 news Students taking classes above their grade level opens up new opportunities, yet tangles some schedules

by davidstreicher, ’13 “I was recommended to do post OSU. Basically I decided to take that secondary by Mr. Silliman last year OSU math class, so I had to drop AP s first period draws to a close, since I had already taken all the math economics,” Yang said. “Also, that class junior Kai Yang has his eyes on classes that the high school offers,” is only offered during [the high school’s] Athe clock. However, he is not LeViness said. “So I talked with [then] 2nd and 3rd periods, so basically, for the watching for the bell to ring. While the college counselor Mark Davis who put last 5-10 minutes of my physics class, rest of his class leaves for second period me in touch with the undergraduate I have to leave early. That’s the biggest at 8:54, Yang leaves his AP physics admissions counselor Michelle Brown challenge, I have to commute– drop my class at 8:47 to make the 10-minute at OSU, who walked me through the class and leave early.” drive to OSU for his Multivariable admissions process. I had to register, Leviness also had to create a more Calculus class. then sign up for classes.” complicated schedule in order to reap Yang is one of many students For Yang, the chance to take the benefits of his PSEO class. who takes advantage of a unique university-level classes is about more “I had fifth lunch, so at least the class opportunity: the chance to take classes than just taking an advanced course. itself fits into my lunch period.” Leviness above his grade level. For high school PSEO also offers students Graphic by pattysaid. huntley “But taking into account travel students, this exists as part of a program like him an opportunity to time I had to move my 6th called the Post Secondary Enrollment experience the college period Chemistry class Options (PSEO). According to the environment to 1st period, which was UAHS college center, PSEO enables firsthand. a study hall. I have to leave students to take classes at either the “More than half an hour into my German Ohio State University or Columbus anything it’s about learning class on a normal day.” State Community College for credit to take responsibility,” In spite of their towards college while in high school. Yang said. “In college, it’s difficult schedules, To take part in a PSEO class, a student not like in high school. [With] having Yang and Leviness applies the year before at the college a reprieve pass. If you don’t turn in the both chose to center. The credit one earns through a assignment on time, sometimes the accept the challenge PSEO class can be counted either only as professor doesn’t take the assignment.” of PSEO as a way of pursuing their college credit or additionally be counted as Though PSEO classes open up new academic interests beyond UAHS. high school credit. opportunities for the students taking For Yang, being able to take For some students, PSEO affords them, they also pose a new difficulty. advantage of the opportunities available opportunities that fulfill their academic In order to take classes at a university, to him outweighs the difficulty a needs when the high school cannot. students have to interrupt their normal tangled schedule may pose. Junior Everett LeViness, who takes schedules at the high school. Yang cites “I just want to use the [available] a PSEO Calculus class at OSU, said this this as a major worry when he resources as much as possible. Under that he began to consider PSEO signed up for PSEO. the circumstances, the colleges offer when he completed the high school “I wasn’t sure whether to take an classes [that have more challenges] mathematics curriculum. economics class in high school or go to and variety.” Blumen Garten Florist 4687 Reed Rd. !""614-451-1299 When you can’t nd the words, owers say it all. blumengartenowers.com blumengartenorist.com

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!"#"$%&'() !*+,-#%.-,!- !*+,-#%.-,!- !"#"$%&'() // sports Signed Stars Students commit to college athletic programs by elizabethTzagournis, ’13 an education and an opportunity to play their particular sport more often and at a more he shouts of students clad in the competitive level. According to Plasket, this cardinal and white attire of Stanford commitment can prove demanding. TUniversity fill the stadium as the “You have to love the game you play. If lacrosse game begins with the pivotal faceoff you don’t love it, you will probably get burnt draw. This atmosphere is a dream that could out pretty quickly,” Plasket said. “You also have turn reality for sophomore Molly Plasket. to be fairly easy going because you will have Plasket, as well as other students, has found a to be really open to change—change in your future in collegiate athletics and has made a position, change in how much you play, and verbal commitment to Stanford University as playing on an entirely new team.” photo by lexy elliott a lacrosse player for 2015. Mueller agreed that dedication and Sophomore Molly Plasket gets ready to shoot during a girls lacrosse practice. Plasket is young be committed to a hard work are necessary assets for aspiring college by the late winter of her sophomore college athletes. with the coaches and their recruiters. year, compared to the majority of senior “You have to have some talent but you “When I visited West Point in the students who have more recently committed also have to show lots of determination,” summer the football coach came and talked to play sports at the university level. Senior he said. to me and that’s when I got [interested],” Jack Mueller is one who has joined the ranks Playing sports in college may seem more Mueller said. of college-bound athletes and signed on to common than the reality, where around two After receiving offers from different play football at the United States Military percent of high school athletes will end up colleges and making their respective Academy at West Point, NY. Both students playing for an NCAA school and nabbing a decisions both students have enjoyed have had hopes of playing their respective sports scholarship, according to 2011 article recognition from UAHS students and sports in college since a very young age, “The Odds of Playing College Sports” by faculty on their achievements. according to Plasket and Mueller. CBS news. The journey from high school to “When I first committed, I didn’t tell Though both are bound for future college college sports is not an easy one with Plasket anyone at the school,” Plasket said. “Now that sports careers, their choice of university is having begun her contact with colleges, people know, random students and teachers unique to each student’s hopes and goals. specifically OSU, during her freshman year. stop me in the halls and congratulate me. Plasket said she is excited for the strong “It started when Ohio State invited It is really special and I’m not sure it would academic experience Stanford offers. me out to a recruitment meeting and a happen anywhere besides UA.” “[Stanford] is academically outstanding,” basketball game,” she said. “[Then] the ball In addition to student and faculty support, she said. “Students are presented with started rolling and I became in contact Plasket and Mueller credit their families incredible opportunities and connections with an increasing amount of programs. My and coaches as being instrumental in the that will most certainly help them receive a first official offer came from Ohio State in recruitment process. graduate degree and out in the workforce.” October 2012.” “All of my coaches knew about the role Mueller also desires sports can play in a student’s high school a competitive academic I always wanted to be career and subsequent future,” Plasket said. environment, but in the Army so that’s With Mueller’s final season of UA furthermore chose why I chose [West Point].” football complete, he said he looks forward West Point in order to to a football and military career at West eventually serve in the Senior Jack Mueller Point. As a sophomore Plasket has two army. His interest in West more full seasons of lacrosse with her ‘‘ current season still underway. She said she Point specifically began in middle school. appreciates her lacrosse journey thus far “I went to a football game with my Yet not all prospective college athletes get and how it has helped shape her future. granddad back in seventh grade and they such an early start, as Mueller began his “Lacrosse has done so much for me,” played Akron [University] and after that I search during his junior year. Mueller received she said. “[It] has taught me so much— kind of got interested and stayed interested,” letters of recruitment but students could not only about being on a team, but just Mueller said. “I always wanted to be in the get phone calls from the sport department life… You learn about teammates. You army so that’s why I chose [West Point].” and later the prospects may visit the learn about compassion. You learn about Sports scholarships provide students with universities they are interested in and talk working hard.”

MAY 3, 2013 9 sports Athletes

As temperatures heat up, so do the Golden Bear athletes, whether on the water, the field or the track by natasharingnalda, ’13

Top Middle: Sophomore Matthew Blossom clears the bar in pole vault during the April 9 meet against Hilliard Darby High School.

Right: Junior Madison McNeil warms up for her shotput event during the April 9 meet against Hilliard Darby. photo by natasha ringnalda

photo by natasha ringnalda

10 MAY 3, 2013 sports Below: Crew members practice March 28. The next regatta will take place at Dillon State Park May 11-12. Captains’ Corner Bottom: Senior Grant Gould runs the ball down the field in a game against St. Xavier High School. The Bears won the game 8-2. GirlS softball Senior Ava Esler Q: What is a typical practice like for the softball team? Esler: A typical practice is a lot of work on fundamentals or technical stuff... such as taking infield balls and working on cuts from the outfield. We try to do hitting, such as batting off our live pitchers or working on tees. Q: What is a challenge the team wishes to overcome before the season ends? Esler: For the past three years we haven’t had very good seasons. We want to get back to being a softball powerhouse, which we have been in the past. The season has started off really well and we think we’re going to be very successful. We’re currently 3-1 and had photo by Maria berger zero errors in our season opener.

boys Tennis photo by natasha ringnalda Senior Nate Wallace Q: Besides attending practices, how does the team prepare for a match? Wallace: We work out and have occasional team dinners. Q: How would you describe your leadership skills and how does this affect the team? Wallace: My leadership skills are pretty good. I try to lead by example and help the underclassmen feel more involved, which may include telling a few jokes here and there. Q: What do you hope the team overcomes by the end of the season? Wallace: I hope that we can overcome any adversity that might occur throughout the season, whether that be a loss or an injury. But photo by Audrey Ross hopefully none of that happens. Far Left: Sophomore Lisa Fowler and freshman Polina Oliynyk take Q: What is the biggest goal for the season? ingnalda R the lead in the 100m hurdles April 9. Another hurdle event in track Wallace: The two biggest goals for the includes the 200m hurdles, in which Oliynyk also competed. season are to have fun and win a state atasha atasha N Left: Sophomore Matthew Colachis competes in the long jump, jumping championship. Which would make it over 16 feet. The next home meet for the Bears will be May 7 against three titles in four years. That would be pretty cool.

photo by Dublin Coffman and Dublin Jerome.

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Academic Enrichment 12 Pre-K — 12th GradeMAY 3, 2013 800.ABC.MATH | www.kumon.com © 2013 Kumon North America. All rights reserved. spotlight Students search for balance in mental and physical health by cassieLOWERY, ‘13 and elizabethTZAGOURNIS, ‘13

America, “Sports over a quarter of the play a big role [in nation’s population qualifies as getting healthy] because obese, and less than ten percent of obviously you’re going to want to Americans are happy with their weight be the best, you’re going to want to be according to Gallup polls. There are TV the strongest, the fastest. So that means you shows, newspaper articles, magazine covers and have to be the healthiest,” he said. “You have to government programs all devoted to the idea of work the hardest if you’re going to do that.” slimming down America. The push to lose weight Yet sometimes these measures can lead athletes to gain health surrounds students, but this is not to try drastic diets. A 2008 report by the Journal of the only message being sent out. Athlete Training showed these extreme diets negatively The call for self-acceptance and positive affect the health of up to 62 percent of female athletes body image has also started to gain national media and 33 percent of male athletes. Wrestling in particular attention with many large companies taking a has frequently experienced trouble with eating stance on the issue. Dove’s Campaign for Real disorders, as athletes are required to stay within Beauty is fighting to change the results a certain weight category using methods such from their study that showed less than as weight-cutting to rapidly lose body fat, five percent of women consider according to a bulimia in-depth report by themselves to be beautiful. This The New York Times. Gardikes agrees lack of positive self-image can that wrestlers have to face additional turn into something even more challenges that include staying destructive—eating disorders. within their weight class through These two messages can dieting methods. get distorted, leaving some “With wrestling, you students struggling to sometimes have to lose find both happiness and weight,” Gardikes said. healthiness. “You have to stay strict to the diet and it’s kind of tough… I was pretty One place UA hungry but it’s just students have found a something you have to balanced approach to mentally overcome, you wellness is through sports. have to be disciplined.” The ultracompetitive Although this discipline environment and the need can achieve positive results to succeed allows students when combined with a drive to to work towards their ensure proper nutrition, there physical peak, according is a point where discipline to junior wrestler can turn dangerous. John Gardikes.

MAY 3, 2013 13 spotlight “There are some guys that don’t eat said. “You have to be able to appreciate to look at all aspects of your life and at all, they’ll have a couple celery sticks someone, but remember they’re achieve a balance of exercise, activity, a day and that’s not good,” Gardikes completely separate from yourself, and food, work and emotional health,” she said. “You want to still maintain a you need to appreciate yourself, too.” said. healthy diet you just don’t want to eat a Junior and girls varsity soccer player Eversole tries to maintain a balance lot of it or overeat.” Anna Eversole also said the media has within her own life of exercise and had a significant effect on how young positive dietary choices and believes Media Pressures people perceive healthiness. Although this principle holds the most promise girls may for anyone Sports are not the only place attempt to With wrestling, you wanting to students are compelled to meet a lose weight sometimes have to lose get healthy. certain weight standard. The influx of in hopes weight... There are some guys “It’s a airbrushed figures and photoshopped of trying who don’t eat at all... they’ll balance… faces provided by the media can make to attain have" a couple celery sticks a day.” working out the message of self-acceptance difficult the media’s Junior John Gardikes the right to hear. Senior Nina Wehner said she version of amount, struggles with ignoring the beauty beauty, this eating the standard the media has set, making may not be the healthiest of options right amount,” Eversole said. self-acceptance a difficult task. when taken to the extreme. Yet this balance can be difficult to “To some extent, I try and ignore “[The media is] focused on being achieve and may not always yield the [the pressure to be thin],” Wehner really thin. Anytime you’re shopping results for which expectant dieters may online all the models are stick thin,” she have hoped. said. “It’s just as unhealthy to be sickly Benefits of e who has be thin as fat. I think working out all the yon en an dia Healthy living w gn time and not eating at all [is bad].” no o k se u d Balance is one of the most o y w it o Unsure h important aspects of overall fitness, The importance of a balanced and D a 22% n according to school nurse Laurie nutritious diet combined with exercise is

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And unfortunately for the thousands across the country struggling with an eating disorder, the path to recovery is a much longer one than the rapid descent into mental illness. The dangerous complications “It’s a really hard condition to treat because you’re telling them of eating disorders all of your thinking has to be corrected,” Ware said. “You don’t believe you’re ill but… you are.” inding a way to live a balanced and healthy lifestyle can Not only is the psychological harm of these mental Fbe difficult, but without that balance there can be severe illnesses devastating, but, as Ware points out, many are consequences. Pushing oneself too hard to lose weight in hospitalized and even die of various health concerns such order to become ‘fit’ can rapidly deteriorate from a healthy as malnutrition, heart trouble and starvation. In fact, these goal to a medically dangerous eating disorder. illnesses have the highest mortality rate of any mental Despite the safety felt by many living in the “UA bubble,” disorder, demonstrating that when mental health is ignored, dangerous disorders like anorexia do exist, and teens in Upper the results can be detrimental for physical health. Arlington could be at an increased risk. The Diagnostic and “With an eating disorder you have to remember it’s a mental Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) states that the group disorder and a physical disorder so mentally you can’t separate most at risk for developing this type of mental illness is high- the two,” Ware said. achieving Caucasian teenage females belonging to a middle- For Wehner, one of the hardest parts was how to-upper socioeconomic group—in short, a description for the psychologically draining the disorder was combined with the majority of girls at UAHS. lack of proper nutrition. Senior Nina Wehner was just 15-years-old when she began a “It’s all pretty terrible because it’s not only a big physical diet that soon spiraled out of control. toll, but it’s also big mentally,” Wehner said. “I was just always “At first [the weight loss] was in hopes just to get healthy, but really worn down and I think that was really hard.” then it became an obsession,” Wehner said. “Between October and The recovery process for Wehner was a long one, and to December of my sophomore year I an extent, is still ongoing. think I lost 10 pounds...Then it was, ‘I “One of the biggest can eat lunch and a little bit of dinner,’ You’re the one person things is just eating in front and a few weeks later it was, ‘I’ll just you’re not going to of people. That’s the hardest eat dinner this week,’ and it was just escape from, and you need to thing that you have to progressively, ‘Maybe I can get away be happy with who you are overcome,” Wehner said. with not eating today.’” and every aspect of yourself.” Part of what made recovering î so difficult forW ehner was To add to her struggle, Wehner’s cousin and best friend, Bethany Terry- admitting there was something Wehner, was dealing with anorexia at wrong in the first place. For the same time. The two girls were the only ones who knew there others suffering from a similar condition,W ehner understands the was something more sinister occurring than a normal diet. struggle but urges others to seek help immediately. “My cousin had been a model and she was over in LA and we “The hardest part is admitting, ‘I am not OK.’ I remember both basically had an eating disorder at the same time, and it was that was one of the scariest things,” Wehner said. acknowledged but we both encouraged each other [to keep Once Wehner came to terms with her illness, she was able losing weight],” Wehner said. “[Our illness] was known to someone, to reach out to her family, who helped her recover from her but [that person was] in denial that it was a bad thing.” ordeal, both physically and mentally. Now, after going through The inability to recognize a problem is a common thread for such a traumatic event, Wehner has a new appreciation for those with this type of mental illness. The DSM states that one of the importance of self-acceptance. the symptoms of anorexia is a disturbance in the perception of “It’s really important [to accept yourself] because in the end, one’s body image. Psychiatrist and UA parent Kevin Ware has seen you’re going to be with yourself the rest of your life,” she said. “You’re this startling occurrence in his own patients. the one person you’re not going to escape from, and you need to “[People with anorexia] see an obese person no matter how be happy with who you are and every aspect of yourself. Loving much weight they lose,” he said. your body is the first step to accepting a lot of things.

Taking Action search for what action to take. would love to see people seeking to Personal trainer and UA mom Jill prevent versus just treat, so I think that Obesity is a serious concern for Scott said a more personal approach could certainly be a grassroots effort those who fail to embrace the benefits within individual communities can within schools and communities… I of a healthy diet and regular exercise. create widespread change. don’t think it will happen from the Solutions to the growing problem are “I think education [needs to be government down I think it has to being sought nationwide as people the course of action],” Scott said. “I happen from the grassroots up.”

MAY 3, 2013 15 spotlight never acceptable to make the statement that someone is more beautiful than another simply because of weight. If I should not tell another woman she is too large, then why is it alright for someone to tell me I am too skinny? I can’t count on my fingers how many times I’ve been told to eat more from people who veryone has seen the photo on Facebook: don’t even know me. That isn’t right. There shouldn’t EThree petite women and three plus-sized be a double standard. Everyone is beautiful. women. The caption: “I think these [curvier] girls Many ads that preach about loving your body are hotter than these.” and feeling good in your skin only show plus- Many people feel that this is socially acceptable— sized models. The ads assume that skinny women that to comment on a skinny girl’s weight is different always feel beautiful, that the only women who than commenting on a plus-sized woman’s weight. need positive reinforcement about their bodies Some feel skinny women are the reason for eating are those who cannot fit into a size two. My disorders. In fact, I was told that I was the reason that personal belief is every woman should always be women have eating disorders. That was a big weight told they are beautiful. by guest columnist to put on my shoulders. I remember feeling very Beauty ads that want you to “love the skin you’re morganWILHELM, ‘14 ashamed of my weight at that point. I wondered if I in” should showcase a myriad of women, from skinny was beautiful. Was I too skinny? Would anyone ever to plus size. The only way to combat the “beauty find my boy hips attractive? Does my lack of curves make me epidemic” in our society is to make every single woman on less beautiful than those curvaceous women? this earth feel beautiful. That means excluding no one, putting I feel that people look at skinny women and think, “She must down no one. Instead of focusing on our flaws we must always feel confident.”I ’m here to say that is simply not true. It is embrace our perfections. Everyone is beautiful.

Health teacher Stacey Hoover said have been attempted, yet long lasting age there are many different ways to the role of education in students’ daily results prove difficult to achieve. With exercise that can make getting healthy physical education must be reevaluated. so many exercise advertisements and more fun and interesting for those who With the recent failing of the levy, diet programs that promise success, want to try something new. students in the coming years will have there are several mistakes aspiring “If you’re not doing any type of the option of using out-of-school sports health nuts make, according to Scott. exercise, try something new. There as credit towards their P.E. requirement. “To lose weight I really recommend are so many fun things [to do],” she “Right now America’s youth is at that people look at a holistic plan said. “Parkour and golfing, bowling, risk, and they’re at risk because of being and that they don’t just do something just try to find something different obese. And some kids aren’t even obese; crazy and quickly but really make a and see what you like. And whatever they just aren’t active,” Hoover said. plan for what they’re doing,” Scott you try… do it for 30 days [to] “And to me there has to be a better way said. “A lot really give or better suggestions [than cutting PE].” of times When I eat healthy and yourself Long said the importance of schools people will work out I feel more that time in the health of its students is significant. just try to confident [and] I feel better to form Students can spend over 35 hours during get ready for about myself.” new habits a normal week within schools, and one spring break ì because of their three daily meals in a school and go down anything’s cafeteria, which leaves the institutions in to 1200 going to be a crucial position. calories difficult the “Schools play a particularly and just eat things that have no first couple weeks.” critical role by establishing a safe and nutritional value… so I recommend The benefits of leading a physically supportive environment with policies healthy eating but reducing what healthy and balanced lifestyle at a and practices that support healthy you’re eating and then being young age can also improve mental behaviors,” Long said. “Schools also consistent with the exercise.” health, Eversole noted. provide opportunities for students to Long notes the importance of “When I eat healthy and work out I learn about and practice healthy eating consistency and continuity in any type feel more confident [and] I feel better and physical activity behaviors.” of diet so that the results are long about myself ,” she said. lasting and effective. Despite the extreme measures Starting a path “To be successful, [cutting back some students may take on the path to Wellness on calories] has to be combined with to wellness, others, such as Eversole, healthy lifelong exercise and changes in have found with a sufficient amount of The push to get healthy continues lifestyle,” Long said. determination and motivation they can and many diet and exercise regimens Scott added that in today’s day and be both happy and healthy.

16 MAY 3, 2013 features Final Farewells Last episodes of popular television shows offer comedy, drama and mystery by karihighman, ’13

the officeseries finale The well-known comedy series ends May 16 at 9/8c on NBC. The show premiered in March 2005, and has won numerous awards, including a 2006 Emmy for Outstanding Comedy series. It gained popularity thanks to the ensemble cast, which included legendary funnyman Steve Carell, who left the series in 2011. The relatability of the show comes from its real-life office situations. Season 9 saw two new employees being hired, as well as anticipation over the documentary that’s created about the workers. According to executive producer Greg Daniels in an interview with Colorado’s 9News, someone will be fired in the finale. And if people are able to get over Carell’s refusal to appear in image courtesy of nbc the last episode, then this series finale is one to watch.

glee season 4 finale The six-time Emmy award-winning show on FOX continues to surprise viewers with its mix of comedy and drama, as well as its variety of songs and dances. The beloved cast includes Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Darren Criss, and veteran actress Jane Lynch. This season, viewers have seen some Glee club graduates travel to the Big Apple, and have witnessed some rekindled relationships. What people can expect from the season 4 finale is a proposal between two popular characters and the return of a previous guest star.

image courtesy of fox/ryan murphy

the mentalist season 5 finale This police procedural drama on CBS follows Patrick Jane (played by Simon Baker), a consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation, as he uses his criminal past and a psychic medium to solve difficult cases.T he fifth season has shown a rivalry between the CBI and the FBI, as well as some of the agents using unorthodox methods to obtain information about the notorious serial killer from the beginning of the season. Viewers can expect the season finale to include the darker side of Patrick, as well as more hints towards the identity of the killer. image courtesy of cbs

90210 series finale The Beverly Hills drama says goodbye in style May 13 after five years on air. Inspired by the original 1990s show Beverly Hills 90210, the series chronicles the lives of seven California teens as they navigate their ways through high school, relationships, and family issues. In the current season, there have been new characters introduced, a divorce and a kidnapping. When the series takes its final bow, actress AnnaLynne McCord, who plays socialite Naomi Clark, told Clevver News there may be a cliffhanger. image courtesy of the cw television

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18 MAY 3, 2013 features Behind the Mop The duties of custodians keep school life going despite a lack of recognition by students

by davidstreicher, ’13 seeing that the school runs properly, that the building has heat and electricity, just ne can take a look anywhere to be there if anything happens to the around UAHS, and the custodians building, or if it needs minor repairs.” Owill be there. Students often see Despite their important role, many of the them staying late after school sweeping custodians don’t feel that they are properly the floors or cleaning out the garbage respected by the students. Custodial staff cans in the cafeteria during lunch hour. member Hermy Cuenca believes that some These men and women in blue are students view the custodians as being too the people who keep the high school ordinary to take seriously. Photo by Audrey ross running. The custodians’ work maintains “Some students I have [had to] talk to, Custodial saff member Janet Mitchell mops a day to day school life at UAHS, but many because the way they [see the custodians as] classroom in the language hallway. Mitchell has custodians believe they are overlooked by run of the mill,” Cuenca said. “I’ve heard [one] been on UAHS’ custodial staff since 2011. the student body. student [say] ‘Let those stupid custodians do The main duty of the custodial staff their job.’ So I talked to the student, ‘Do I look shift that we work, we don’t have a lot of is cleaning the classrooms. According to stupid to you? I’m a custodian here. I live here direct communication with the students,” staff member Janet Mitchell, during the in Upper Arlington, my two kids are in this he said. “Our biggest thing is usually school year, the custodial staff members high school, so do I look stupid to you?’” telling them not to do something.” recieve “sets,” or fixed areas, of the school Custodial staff member Janet Mitchell Adkins worries that the custodians may that they are assigned to clean. The also notes that oftentimes students will come off as being too harsh, given that custodial staff also ignore custodians they have a different set of life experiences works closely with Just because a custodial staff altogether, even and may not identify with the students. He the teachers whose walks by doesn’t mean they’re though without says that in reality, however, the custodians rooms are included mad or in a bad mood, [the students] them the school are as concerned with the development of in their sets. can come up anytime, ask anything, would not be able to students as the high school’s teachers. According to and [we’ll] answer them.” function. “The custodial staff is really interested in Michelle Louks, ‘‘Custodial staff member Michelle Louks “We’re people seeing what happens to the kids in the long another staff too. We have feelings run,” he said. “Some [of the staff members] member, the teacher- custodian just like everyone else,” Mitchell said. “If may come off a little strong at times with relationship is critical to the custodians’ I’m walking down the hall, kids tend to their personalities, but really, they’re basing work evaluation. just [not] care that [I’m] there. It’s just that [their attitude] on their [life experiences].” “The most important thing is service. people always take the custodians like we’re Despite the lack of attention they It’s servicing your teacher, and making nothing.” receive, the work of the custodians sure that your teachers are happy,” she Mitchell feels her duties as a custodian is integral not only to the everyday said. “If your teachers are happy, then aim primarily to create a safe learning functioning of the high school, but to the your boss is happy, and everyone else is environment for students. growth of the students. Louks hopes that happy. And if your teachers are happy, “Without custodians, the building in the future, students and the custodial your boss knows you’re working.” wouldn’t be clean, and you can’t come to staff will enjoy a more positive relationship. However, the duties of the custodial school if the building isn’t sanitized,” she “Just because a custodial staff walks staff go far beyond simply sweeping the said. “[Our] main [goal] is safety for the by doesn’t mean they’re mad or in a rooms. According to Head Custodian Jerry kids and sanitation for the building.” bad mood, [the students] can come up Adkins, the duties of the staff custodians Adkins believes that the lack of good anytime, ask anything, and [we’ll] answer are extremely broad, ranging from day-to- relationships with the students may be them,” Louks said. “We all have different day cleaning to building security. partially due to the shift schedule for the personalities, and in this school district, “We do everything, from trying to custodial staff, which makes developing there’s some diversity. We all have to keep security where we can, the cleaning connections with the students difficult. respect each other and care about each of the building, helping with events or “I have a lot of people who say ‘hello’ other. Regardless of whether we say banquets, that kind of thing,” he said. “Just or ‘hi’ in the hallways, but [given] the anything or not, we still care.”

MAY 3, 2013 19 features Showtime! New talent and directors offer different perspective for theater event Sophomore Alexandra Dubson rehearses her part in one of the Little Theater Little Shows. The event consists of nine shows that are all student produced. Photo by maria berger by karihighman, ’13 and and act in a play himself. watching a meeting between trained anna-mariaTHALASSINOS, ‘14 “I saw the Little Theater shows last Broadway directors casting their show, yet year, and I was amazed by the amount of it’s just some high school kids.” he lights dim, the curtain rises: talent students had, whether they were According to Zelnik, his play centers excitement and anticipation fill the the actors or the playwrights,” Zelnik said. around a dim-witted detective who finds Tatmosphere. The directors of each play “I was inspired. LTLS was a good, creative out something that could affect the watch as their actors assemble on the stage. outlet for me to do something with my whole city when he investigates why one Different than other theater shows, however, ideas. I thought that [directing] would be of his clients lost power. this play is completely student-produced. a great step for me.” “I was inspired by [senior] Jacob When the topic of Little Theater Acting in a school Conrad’s play, The Little Shows arises, many people think production may be Electric Weasel, from of the interesting plays performed by a creative learning last year. His play was experienced drama department students experience, according incredibly funny, and I PLAYBILLLITTLE THEATer Little shows at the high school. This year, UAHS has to Zelnik, but thought it’d be fun to some new talent on hand to give the preparation is vital. write something this event a fresh perspective, thanks to a Varner said that in Featured Shows: The great,” he said. variety of storylines and actors. order to become a part Golden Inbetweener, A Although the According to Greg Varner, the director of of the student-run cast, Clueless Detective, Out production requires UA’s Community Theater, the first installation actors must undergo of the Bag, Unpublished, sufficient time and effort of LTLS was presented in the spring of 2007 an audition process. with rehearsals, the end by the OSU Theater department. “The script writers Words, Emma, Talking result is worth it. Acting “The Little Theater Little Shows were and directors serve in Circles, [Title], & in junior Daniel Kington’s inspired by a 10-minute theater festival as the auditors The Red Rose play, Roberts talked presented by the Ohio State Theater for the auditions. about his excitement for department in 2006,” Varner said. “As our Students interested Show Times: May 9, 10, the show. theater program was evolving, it seemed in performing for the and 11 at 7:30 p.m. “I am in Daniel important to provide an opportunity to show are required to Kington’s show showcase original student work. [LTLS is] prepare an audition Unpublished, and I play definitely the biggest show of the year monologue about 90 seconds in length,” Bobby...[who] is somewhat of a tortured since people are anxious to see the new he said. “Once the auditions are done, the soul,” he said. “He is pretty closed off and shows [that students have created].” writers and I deliberate to assign roles.” introverted. Writing isn’t his strong suit, Sophomore Michael Roberts, a first-year According to junior Lexy Weixel, who even though he is in a writing group. It’s a cast member of LTLS, said he appreciates has been cast in LTLS for the past three really great show and I’m just really happy this unique aspect of the production. years, the student actors help the plays that I got the chance to be involved in it.” “I think the best part is how it’s really come to life. Zelnik said that he wants people to completely student-run,” he said. “Each “You’re in a theater with people you remember the amount of effort each student show is written by students, directed by know and respect, and it’s great to just puts into the endeavor, whether they be students and performed by students. It’s a see these great monologues, because directors, actors or tech crew members. really unique, but fun process.” every audition ends up being fantastic,” “I hope people appreciate the amount of After being inspired by shows he had she said. “You also get a whole new talent the students have,” he said. “My goal is seen in previous years, junior Michael perspective of actually casting a show if to make it entertaining for the audience and Zelnik wanted a chance to write, direct you’re a writer or director. It’s like you’re I hope they have a great time.”

20 MAY 3, 2013 features Since its founding in 1941, the UA Golden Bear Tracks of the continues to signify school UA Golden Bear pride of Arlington citizens by gracemoody, ’14

Famed golfer Jack Nicklaus, for many, is The founding of associated with the Golden Bear the Golden Bear, according to the because of the legacy he left behind second edition of History of Upper Arlington with his successes in golf. Nicklaus is credited to UA alum Wayne Geissinger, graduated from UA in 1956 and Dallas Head and Dallas’ s father Depew Head. went on to play golf at Ohio The consequential result of the UA Schools State University and committee’s votes concluded that UA would hence the professional be known as the Golden Bears. level. The choice of mascot, “as being attractive, representative, and durable,” seemed the right fit to represent UA, according to The City of Upper Arlington Bicentennial Committee.

In 1941, the Golden Bear officially became associated with UA when UAHS changed its colors from black and orange to black and gold. The initial The bear in the colors, according to Joanie Dugger, Director of UAHS lobby came from the UA Alumni Association, were because of an an Alaskan hunting trip by Dick admiration for Princeton University’s colors. Von Maur, Denver Simmons, and “Princeton’s colors [represent] a very prestigious Jimmy Crum, a former UA resident. academic institution,” Dugger said. The three men hunted the brown bear Once the golden bear was decided upon in Kodiak, Alaska and proceeded for the mascot, the initial orange to donate the bear to the was changed to gold to high school in match the animal’s 1956. name.

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22 MAY 3, 2013 features The Commendable C-bus Recently Columbus has made its mark both nationally and internationally with its various honors and awards by anna-mariathalassinos, ’14

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Photo Courtesy Columbus zoo The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is 580-acres in size and hosts over 700 species of animals and is open 363 days a year. In January 2013, the think tank Intelligent Community Forum announced Columbus as one of the world’s most intelligent communities, and was the only U.S. city selected for 2013. This means that Columbus is a role model for creating competitive local economies and vibrant societies in today’s hyper-competitive global economy. According to the ICF website, after the “Smart21” Communities are chosen in autumn, ICF then selects the “Top7” Intelligent Communities for the year within that group. ICF undergoes a rigorous selection process in order to select the Top7. “Each Smart21 Community is invited to complete a detailed questionnaire based on ICF’s Intelligent Community Indicators as well as an annual theme,” the ICF website states. “An international academic team of analysts review the questionnaires, score each one on dozens of factors, and produce a quantitative ranking of the candidates.” The Top7 epitomize models of economic and social transformation in the 21st Century. According to ICF, in June they will announce their Intelligent Community of the Year based on a second round of analysis, site visits by ICF’s co-founders and the votes of an international jury. Photo Courtesy NY Daily news Opened in 2002, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream is a popular spot for anyone with a sweet tooth. With such a rising popularity, Jeni’s has opened a variety of locations out- side of Columbus.

Named the #13 Arts Destination in the U.S. by American Style Magazine, downtown’s Short North hosts the trendy Gallery Hop the first Saturday of every month. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2009, the Hop hosts over 40 galleries each month. Although many shops are open earlier, according to the Short North website, the Gallery Hop officially starts at 4pm and goes until 10pm, with restaurants and bars staying open considerably later. While Gallery Hop fans Short North’s Gallery Hop occurs the first Saturday of each month. Visitors can travel from one gallery to the next, street performers immerse themselves in the many art galleries, shops, restaurants and provide spectators additional sources of entertainment live entertainment. for the night. Photo Courtesy Short North

MAY 3, 2013 23 features Nature’s Best Ohio’s state parks offer a variety of activities for those looking to relax and cool off this summer by katemagill, ‘13 and oliviamiltner, ‘13

Alum Creek State Park Offers: swimming, volleyball, hiking, camping, fishing Located only half an hour from Upper Arlington, Alum Creek has a 3,000-foot beach, which while it does not include typical sandy shores, is the largest inland beach in Ohio. The beach is open during daylight hours, and boasts a sand volleyball court. Alum Creek was ranked in the top 5 catches in 2011 for carp, saugeye and muskie, and also is a good destination for bass, bluegill and crappie. It also provides various trails for biking and hiking, as well as one 7-mile-long multi purpose trail. The park also has 286 electric camping sites and a wifi hotspot at the camp store. photo courtesy of ohio Dept. of natural resources

Kiser Lake Offers: sailing, scuba diving, hiking, fishing A bit of a longer trek than some of the other parks, Kiser Lake is about an hour drive from UA but is worth the distance. As one of the quieter parks and beaches in the area, Kiser Lake is known for its clean, clear waters, perfect for a peaceful, relaxing afternoon. Unlike other state parks, boats with motors are not permitted at Kiser Lake and instead sailing is popular with visitors. Swimming is also a must at the 600 beachfront lake, and scuba diving is also allowed in the water. Fishing includes largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, crappie and saugey.T here are also five hiking trails as well as one Bridle trail, and within the park is located the Kiser Lake Wetlands Nature Preserve-the remaining 51 acres of Mosquito Lake Bog. Although one of the lesser known parks, Kiser Lake offers both unique and relaxing activities for a day in the water. photo courtesy of ohio Dept. of natural resources

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Delaware State Park Offers: swimming, boating, frisbee golf, fishing While not as expansive a lakefront, this 800-foot beach is the closest state park featuring swimming and boating areas, situated only 20 minutes from UA. The reservoir allows for boating with unlimited horsepower and also offers boat and dock rentals. The lake itself includes two beach areas, with crappie, muskie and largemouth and smallmouth bass with a smaller pond that offers fishing for children 15 and under. There are 211 electric camping sites with pets allowed at designated sites. It also offers 5 easy hiking trails and an 18- hole frisbee golf course, all of which make this park a prime

destination for students looking for a fun day trip. photo courtesy of ohio Dept. of natural resources

Lake Logan State Park Offers: boating, swimming, hiking, fishing Located in scenic Hocking Hills, Lake Logan is one of the smallest, but most beautiful areas to enjoy a local beach. The 400 acre lake is perfect for swimming and slower speed boating, but is most well known for its fishing. As one of the best fishing lakes in Ohio, fishermen can work to catch northern pike, bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish and saugeye. Two hiking trails are available, including a one half-mile loop and part of the Buckeye Trail. The Pine Vista Hiking Trail is also located across Lake Logan Road. The 527-foot shoreline for swimming is set against a backdrop of sloping hills and treelines, and is one of the most scenic state parks in central Ohio.

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Deer Creek State Park Offers: swimming, biking, golfing, camping, fishing Less than an hour from UA, Deer Creek offers plenty of overnight accommodations for those looking for a longer trip this summer. Boasting a 110 guest room lodge that has a restaurant, indoor and outdoor pools and a tennis court as well as 25 fully equipped cottages. The park also includes a 1700 foot beach that has its own boat- swim area. For those wishing to enjoy some time out of the water, the park offers an 18-hole golf course that includes 10 ponds on the course. Finally, the park includes walking and mountain biking trails throughout its grounds.

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Nicole CArothers Norwester Editor-in-Chief shares what’s exciting about the 2013 yearbook by mattiestevens, ’13

Q: How did you decide to become involved with Norwester? Editor-in-Chief. I believe that hard work, ownership and leadership Carothers: Norwester has completely expanded and made my high are important qualities for anyone on the yearbook staff, and a year of school experience what it is. I wanted to join yearbook to cover the working consistently to make the yearbook the best it can be is the only people and events that aren’t typically covered and to celebrate the interview you need. successes and talents of students. Q: What is your least favorite part of being on Norwester? Q: How long have you been a part of staff? Carothers: The hardest part of Norwester is deciding what to cover. Carothers: I joined the staff my junior year as a sports editor. Covering Our school is always busy with events, games, club meetings and sports was a blast but a lot of work because of the 72+ sports to fundraisers, trends, class trips, projects, concerts, plays and everything

Layouts courtesy of norwester cover in such a short amount of time. Looking back now I wish that I had joined my freshman or sophomore year because of the great else that comes with being a high school student. As you can imagine, experiences I have gained from it. I recommend that anyone who is it can be hard to cover everything. interested in Norwester should join next year, because it was one of the Q: What are your major responsibilities? best decisions I made during high school. Carothers: A few of my duties include keeping everyone on Q: What is your favorite part of being on Norwester? track to meet their deadlines, help brainstorm with other editors, Carothers: My absolute favorite part of being on the Norwester staff communicate with our publisher and edit the entire book multiple is creating a book that will forever hold the memories of the student times. I also have the same responsibilities as other staff members, body made throughout the year. It definitely adds pressure to my job such as photographing events, interviewing students, make sure that knowing that what most people will remember about this year is what we’re covering a variety of events and students and bringing in baked we cover in our 400-page book, but I wouldn’t change it for the world. goods! It’s a lot, but very doable. Q: What is the yearbook’s theme this year? Q: How has Norwester changed this year compared to last year? Carothers: Our theme this year is “Beyond Tradition.” At first I wanted it Carothers: We have focused more on teamwork and have stronger to be “Traditional,” but then I realized that we have really gone beyond deadlines to ensure that the yearbook is making consistent progress. and created a whole new set of traditions. I try to meet weekly with each section editor or staffers to check progress and figure out how I can help things that have fallen Q: What is your favorite aspect of the yearbook this year? behind. As far as the actual book, we also did a completely new Carothers: I love the new collage spreads we added this year! They design in the “people” section and did our coverage earlier this allow so many more students and events that aren’t "covered" to make year so more clubs are included. Our timeline for the book is a lot an appearance in the book. different than last year, because we don’t want to be working on the Q: What are the qualifications for being Editor-in-Chief? book in July like last year. Carothers: At the end of each year our adviser, [Nancy] Volksen, hands Q: What is your favorite part of being Editor-in-Chief? out an application to all returning students. However, I considered Carothers: My favorite part would be the ability to work with a great my entire junior year the “interview process,” because there is no group of students to create a time capsule of what school was like at one question or scenario that can encompass all it takes to be Upper Arlington High School in 2013.

MAY 3, 2013 27 op/ed PhoneAddictedFive-Year-Olds Columnist addresses the growing trend of younger kids with their own smart phones compiled by anna-maria thalassinos You plan to attend (or be a s you sat in the This is where many of the part of) the Little Theatre Little 59% grass in your problems stem. Now, kids Shows production. Abackyard, you can text, video chat and traveled to another world buy music and apps in 19% YAY, 59% NAY, 22% UNDECIDED where your Polly Pockets addition to calling home. and Hot Wheels were real While many people Students are overly attached and you were the creator. in the generation above to their cell phones. At family gatherings you us might argue that high 83% played hide-and-seek and school students are overly tag with your cousins. obsessed with technology, 83% YAY, 10% NAY, 7% UNDECIDED Unlike the children of I refute that by saying that our generation, kids today we use it in moderation. Senior Tag should require players are consumed by their by mattiestevens, ’13 While we do use more to be nude, rather than just get 62% phones. Playing outside technology than those down to their swimsuits, in order becomes Doodle Jump, older than us, it is only to be considered “safe.” and tag with your family becomes posting because iPhones and laptops were not 22% YAY, 62% NAY, 16% UNDECIDED posed pictures of yourself on “Selfie available to the generation before us Sunday.”As technology becomes more to for them to utilize. However, young The janitors do not get enough prominent and accessible, the age of those adults have access to the same technology recognition for their work at UAHS. owning phones continues to decrease. as elementary school kids and teens, 84% While there is no harm in owning a however we are not glued to our phones phone, boys and girls in elementary like they are. 84% YAY, 10% NAY, 6% UNDECIDED school are not yet mature enough to use Not only is it aggravating that 10-year- these electronics appropriately and their olds are wasting their time with their The dress code is strictly overuse causes kids to not develop proper noses stuck to the screen playing Doodle enforced by teachers and 81% social skills. Jump and Temple Run, but I administration. According to worry for the implications it theonlinemom.com, a will have on the functionality 5% YAY, 81% NAY, 14% UNDECIDED website dedicated to of their social skills. Instead teaching mothers about of playing baseball in the Body image and self acceptance modern technology, the backyard, they play Angry are a problem in today’s society. average age of those Birds in their basements. 82% receiving their first cell Children who spend lots of phone is 11.6 years old. time on their phones have 82% YAY, 9% NAY, 9% UNDECIDED Also according to the less social interaction, which site, 10 percent of parents is critical to developing You like how prom incorporates report that their children social skills that are used in dinner into the event, which were between the ages of 7 everyday adult life. Being is different from other dances 46% and 9 when they received able to have meaningful that entail getting dinner before their first phone. in-person conversations and arriving at the dance. This trend begins with interact appropriately is a 46% YAY, 29% NAY, 25% UNDECIDED the innocence of children graphic by patty huntley major aspect of many jobs. You support the city paying for needing the ability to The next generation the Post-Secondary Options for contact their parents. And with the needs to dial back their phone use 53% students who exceed the UAHS massive take over of the cellphone market and find a way to strike up a good curriculum. by Apple, smartphones have become a conversation with a friend. Call the 53% YAY, 41% NAY, 6% UNDECIDED much more common appearance in the neighbor over to shoot some hoops or fish hands and pockets of Americans, and out the chalk bin, but try to refrain from Data for this yay or nay compiled through a voluntary Arlingtonian survey of 10 percent of the student body. increasingly, those Americans are also Instagramming your drawings with the including elementary school children. shadow of your peace signs. #soartsy.

28 MAY 3, 2013 op/ed

courtesy Patrick Whittemore/Boston Herald/MCT People place flowers at a memorial on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, honoring the victims of the April 15, 2013 Boston Marathon bombings in Boston, Mass. Make-shift memorials were set up across Boston, much like the one depicted above. Good people out-number the bad in this world ith all of the tragedies that have such negative forces, we must spread After reading Patton’s post, I looked Woccurred recently, from the love, not hate. We must look out for back on other tragedies from this year, November 2012 school shooting in one another and recognize all of the but instead of remembering the pain and Newtown, Conn. to the good things that happen sadness of the world, I thought about all tragic bombings during everyday in this world. of the people who cared. the 2013 Boston Marathon, In response to the I thought of the individuals who ran it has been easy to fall Boston Bombings from the Boston Marathon finish line and into a cynical attitude on Monday, April 15, into hospitals to give blood to victims in about the world. Even comedian Oswalt Patton need. I thought of volunteers who rushed in our own community wrote an inspiring from miles away to help those who with the failure of our message to the Facebook were left with absolutely nothing after school levy, the loss of 25 community that was Hurricane Sandy. I thought of coming to teachers and the malicious shared over 200,000 times school after the Sandy Hook Shooting and Twitter accounts that and received much media seeing the halls flooded with students in have surfaced, it seems attention. Green and White, honoring the school as if everything is going “I remember, when 9/11 colors of Sandy Hook Elementary. And downhill. Such events by abbygodard, ’13 went down, my reaction lastly, I thought of the infinite number can make us question was, ‘Well, I’ve had it with of #PRAYFORBOSTON hash-tags that I if Sigmund Freud was right when he humanity.’ But I was wrong,” Patton wrote. saw trending across social networking asserted that people are innately bad. It’s “I don’t know what’s going to be revealed sites from Instagram to Twitter as people almost as if we are waiting for something to be behind all of this mayhem. One everywhere showed their compassion. terrible to happen, to the point that now human insect or a poisonous mass of So whatever the reasoning for this it’s just expected. broken sociopaths. But here’s what I DO recent Boston bombing or whether the It’s easy to fall into this mindset and know,” he continued. “If it’s one person identity of the @UA_Confessions creator is set low expectations for the prosperity or a HUNDRED people, that number revealed, we must not continue the cycle and overall betterment of society, is not even a fraction of a fraction of a of hatred by adding to the fire or giving such as wondering if there will ever be fraction of a percent of the population on the creators or bombers more attention. bipartisanship in Congress or if we will this planet. You watch the videos of the Instead we must adjust our lens and re- all ever be allowed to marry the people carnage and there are people running evaluate each situation by focusing on the we love. However, in order to combat TOWARDS the destruction to help out.” good around us.

MAY 3, 2013 29 op/ed Don’t Drink & Dance Students need to make smart choices on prom night

staffeditorial compiled by PATTY HUNTLEY What do you think about elementary school kids owning t’s prom night and you’re on your cell phones? way to the infamous after party that you’ve been hearing about “It’s fine if the parents I since freshman are OK with it. It’s just another way to year. Here, connect with people.” upperclassmen envision the prom night depicted in the movies. As you, your date and your closest friends Freshman Vilas Winstein leave the Convention Center around 11 “I don’t think p.m. after dancing all elementary-aged night, you hop into kids should own cell the car and drive to phones, because it the destination where just takes up all their time and they don’t your prom experience have time to develop will be taken to the next skills you would level. Once you pull up usually develop in and follow the music to the elementary school.” loud and rowdy basement, Sophomore Brian Lee suddenly red Solo cups fill the scene and you are What is something you do

welcomed with a hug and attyhuntley P to stay healthy? BY a drink. After a couple of beers and a “To stay healthy I try to go running five to few shots, your face starts to feel GRAPHIC six days a week.” numb and your vision begins to blur. As the night goes on, you check your phone: Three missed calls and one voicemail from your mom. It is way past the curfew on which you and your mother agreed for friends to stay the night. As you round from drunk driving. Junior Gabi MacNaughton up your friends and reach for your keys, Rewind the night and think about people start asking, “Hey dude, are you driving home from that infamous prom What is your opinion on prom cool to drive?” after party. By being intoxicated while including a required dinner? “No,” you think to yourself, “but it’s driving, you are not only taking your fine. I only live about five minutes own life into your hands, but the lives “I think it’s dumb that away. I should be able to make it.” of your passengers and other innocent we have to go there STOP. Did you know that according civilians on the road. when the food is Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Prom night is a special night, and awful.” approximately 30 percent of all teen when you wake up the next morning, car crashes in America are due to you want to be able to remember it. driving under the influence? In 2011, Make good decisions and if you do get every 53 minutes, a life was lost in into a bad situation, call your parents America due to drunk driving. And or a designated driver to come pick Senior Sarah Both every 90 seconds, a person is injured you up.

30 MAY 3, 2013 about us Arlingtonian 2012-13 Finding a balance is key to a healthy life EDITORS alance. For many of us, It is not that individuals Editor in Chief Kate Magill Bbetween school, sports, should follow one set of Managing Editor work, family, friends and advice or the other, but Abby Godard Copy Editor other obligations, finding instead to find a balance Elizabeth Tzagournis such a thing in our lives can between the two. Yes, it is be difficult, at times even important to eat well and WRITING STAFF News Editor impossible. The same can exercise often in order to Davey Strahm be said for our health, an have a healthy lifestyle, but Sports Editor idea that writers Elizabeth it is equally important to Emma Klebe Features Editors Tzagournis and Cassie appreciate yourself for the Anna-Maria Thalassinos Lowery explore in this person you are, regardless of Carly Tovell issue’s Spotlight, “Weighing size or body type. Spotlight Editors Cassie Lowery in on Health.” The same can be said Olivia Miltner In their article, the two for the balance high school Last Word Editor discuss the conflicting The person who needs to be students are so often Mattie Stevens Staff Writers messages that students happiest with this balance— encouraged to find in their Matias Grotewold receive from the media, the whether it be between mental lives in general. While it is true Kari Highman Grace Moody government and the people and physical health, school and that no one aspect of your David Streicher in their lives regarding their sports, or friends and family— life should dominate, there physical and mental health. is you. is no perfect “balance” for VISUALS STAFF Art Editor While a common theme everyone. Instead, it is about Natasha Ringnalda heard through ad campaigns and the media is finding a balance among all of the different Photographers to work for the perfect slim figure for girls and components that works for you. Maria Berger Lexy Elliott muscular frame for guys, other messages from When all is said and done, the person Audrey Ross the media encourage people to accept and who needs to be happiest with this balance, Graphic Artist Patty Huntley appreciate themselves for whom they are, no whether it be between mental and physical matter their body type. health, school and sports, or friends and family, BUSINESS STAFF So which of these is the right message? is you. Business Editor Hannah Benjamin Should students strive for the “perfect” body, Enjoy the issue! or should they accept themselves as they are, CONTRIBUTORS even if that person isn’t a size 0? To me, neither Adviser Caroline Hemmerly is the correct answer. 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