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Growing entrepreneurship enriches downtown Wooster FACTS thing that emboldens Wooster. TO MAKE the revitalization of With the future of the YOU downtown Wooster is downtown area in mind, 5SMARTER the teamwork within Erdos stressed how he downtown entrepreneurs. would like to see more “In this area of town, local businesses start up we’re all friends. It’s not and breathe even more a competition between life into a scene that is businesses…We know that teeming with opportunity The Hunger1 Games film if one of us does well, we for a successful business. grossed $155 million in all do well,” Rousseau said. Jordan Smith, co-owner opening weekend. Perhaps a good example of Spoon, a mini-market www.imdb.com of this teamwork lies a that offers fine meats, couple hundred feet down sandwiches, beverages from SoMar on South and other assorted Market street, in the newly goods, agrees with Erdos. opened St. Paul hotel. “I would definitely like Bill Erdos, owner of the to see more locally owned A new record was set Noah spector 2 hotel, knew exactly what businesses on this side for Cleveland after 11 Spoon Market, owned by Jeff, Jordan and Patrice Smith, is one of the opening of the St. Paul of town,” Smith said. straight days of 70 degree several new businesses helping to modernize downtown Wooster. Hotel would do not only Given the success and weather. for his business, but for revitalization downtown www.cleveland.com Noah Spector in downtown Wooster were hot spot for local businesses businesses around him. Wooster has gone through graphics editor empty, and 65 percent of to thrive and for people all “A majority of the people due in large part to local stores above street level over northeast Ohio to enjoy. who stay at the hotel end businesses, the strength Thanks to the initiative were unoccupied…Today, Today, that thought up eating at restaurants of Wooster’s community and teamwork of various 6 percent of all street-level has turned into a reality. right across the street… has nowhere to go but up. entrepreneurs, Wooster’s stores are empty, and 12 “I’m happy with the trend There has definitely been The biggest3 St. Patricks downtown area has added percent of stores above street of businesses starting up positive feedback for both Day parade is hosted in multiple new businesses, level are unfilled,” Hull said. here…Now we[downtown the hotel and surrounding Pictured on left: NYC. and is perhaps, as executive The revitalization and businesses] are getting places,” Erdos said. Spoon Market www.telegraph.co.uk director of Main Street occupation of downtown customers from all over. Despite the positive Middle and right: Wooster Sandra Hull Wooster has been in large part People are coming in from results, Erdos and other SoMar Wine Bar would put it, “booming”. to the addition of numerous Mansfield, Cleveland, Wooster entrepreneurs are ALL PHOTOS BY But, as Hull explains, businesses, Hull added. Canton…Wooster is really not satisfied yet with the NOAH SPECTOR the expansion that “In the last couple of becoming a destination development downtown Wooster has years, we’ve seen a lot [of place,” Rousseau said. of downtown If a coin were4 flipped to gone through did not businesses] added…Spoon According to predict each of the games exactly occur over night. Market, St. Paul Hotel, Rousseau, one in March Madness, the “[Downtown Wooster’s Urban Cottage, White odds of filling out a perfect revitalization] is incredible… Raven Jewelry, SoMar bracket would be 1-100 But what has happened here Wine Cellars and so million trillion. www.huffingtonpost.com didn’t happen fast. It took a many more,” Hull said. lot of plotting, community Steph Rousseau, involvement, etc.,” Hull said. manager of SoMar, is According to Hull, a great thrilled to be part of way of realizing just how the modernization of far business in downtown downtown Wooster. The top Spring Break Wooster has come, is When SoMar opened 5 destination is Daytona reflecting on the past. in November of 2009, Beach. “Twenty-five years ago, 42 Rousseau envisioned www.dosomething.com percent of street-level stores the downtown area as a

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BOE meeting reveals redistricting plans 1867: Charlie Reynolds the district for the 2012-2013 transportation costs is taken the WCS Web site as early as Treaty for purchase of Alaska from squibs editor school year. into consideration,” district today. Russia submitted for $7 million According to the Wooster treasurer Bonnie West said. Tefs also revealed the On March 27, the Wooster City Schools board estimate, At the March 27 board population estimates for City School Board approved closing these two schools meeting, Superintendent each school next year. a plan to divide the city will save the district $500,000 of Wooster City Schools Cornerstone is expected to between four elementary accounting for the $2 million Dr. Michael Tefs revealed have an enrollment of 407, 1870: schools for the 2012-2013 of revenue Wooster City the proposed new school Parkview 341, Kean 326 and 15th Amendment takes effect, school year. Schools will lose over this boundaries for the 2012-2013 Melrose 322. guaranteeing all people of all race can As the Wooster City School year and next, in accordance school year. Addressing the vote Board of Education made with the state biennium According to Director of transportation issue, the decision to close Lincoln budget. Business & Community Kocevar stated that a three- Way and Wayne Elementary However, before next school Affairs for WCS, David tiered bus system would 1943: at the board meeting on Feb. year, the school districts must Kocevar, Kean Elementary be put in place to keep ride Rogers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma 27, many logistical questions be reconfigured, bussing will be absorbing all of times shorter. opens on Broadway must be answered to prepare routes must be redrawn and Wayne Elementary’s current Kocevar believes that the school start and students while Lincoln average bus ride time for end times must be Way’s current students students next year will be GET INVOLVED: reexamined. will be divided between between 45 and 55 minutes. 1964: Upcoming BOE meetings The logistical Cornerstone, Melrose and Principals for each school Jeopardy debuted on television changes to the Parkview. will be finalized shortly after Monday, April 24 district are included The map showing the spring break. Tuesday, May 29 in the savings current districts is available More information estimate. on the WCS district page concerning facility 1981: All meetings held in the “This savings under the transportation optimization and Ronald Reagan shot in chest WHS LGIR at 7 p.m. number is after link. transportation for next year an allowance The map showing the new will be disclosed at the April www.infoplease.com for increased districts will be available on 24 board meeting. 30 March IN HISTORY: THIS DAY on campus -- 2 focus -- 3 spectrum -- 4 sports -- 5 feature -- 6 squibs -- 7 views -- 8 2 [the wooster blade / march 30, 2011] on campus WHS Speech and Debate sends five students to FACT BOX the 2012 National Tournament in Indianapolis Elizabeth Kleinhenz nals is really what you work that competing on the Spe- in my favor,” he said. front editor toward all season,” Spector ech and Debate team has Between now and June, 1911 said. been rewarding. Bennington and Burnett will the year the WHS Although the 2011-2012 Yorko and Gorman, who “I’ve learned to speak well take a few weeks off and Speech & Debate speech and debate season is compete as a Policy Debate in front of people and look at then begin weekly practices over for most competitors, team, are approaching the the humor in things more,” to maintain prime speaking team was for five WHS students, it is tournament as an opportu- he said. skills and prepare legisla- founded just beginning. nity to sharpen their skills. Bennington and Burnett tion. Taylor Bennington (9), Da- “It’s a whole different each qualified to nationals at Bennington and Burnett vid Burnett (9), Joseph Gor- world from Ohio debate… a post-season district tour- were coached by first year 62 man (10), Noah Spector (11) I’m hoping to learn even nament on March 24, held assistant coach Philip Klein. Joesph Gorman (10) and Austen Yorko (11) will more from the people I solely for the category of The five are also part of a number of continue their seasons at the meet,” Yorko said. Congressional Debate. broader school legacy, as consectutive NFL National Tournament, Both explained that other Bennington competes re- Wooster High School is cre- to be held June 10 through teams on the national circuit gularly in Congress and is dited with having the most years WHS has June 17 in Indianapolis. tend to speed read much looking forward to conti- years of national qualifiers qualified for To reach this level of com- faster than local teams, and nuing in his event. of any high school in the petition, the five qualified construct the debate itself in “Competing at the natio- country—public or private. Nationals from the National Forensics different ways. nal tournament will give me Since its founding in 1911, League’s Eastern Ohio dis- To prepare for the competi- invaluable experience that I WHS has qualified students trict, widely regarded as one tion, the team is taking a bre- will be able to use next year to nationals for 62 consecu- 5 of the most competitive in ak to catch their breath after during competition,” Ben- t i v e years. place that WHS the country. a hectic season, while trying nington said. Senior Dramatic Interpreter to stay up to date with cur- Burnett, on the other hand, finished in the Kayla Villegas finished as se- rent events. competes in Lincoln-Dou- Ohio High cond alternate at the Eastern The policy debators are glass Debate during the Ohio District Tournament assisted by Head Coach regular season, but partici- School Speech in February, culminating a William Franck and collabo- pated in Congress for the League State season with several strong rate amongst themselves. chance to make Natio- finishes. Spector, who competes in nals. Final For each of the five quali- Humorous Interpretation “I’m looking forward Austen Yorko (11) fiers, nationals will be a first- and is coached by former to representing Woos- time expe- rience. head coach Ned Lauver, ter High School at the 11 “[When I echoed the team’s desire national level… total number found out to improve. For exanple, [ C o m p e t i n g I quali- of categories in he plans to enhance his in Congress] Taylor Bennington (9) fied], I piece in preparation was a learning ex- Ohio Speech and felt pure for the tournament. perience, but lu- joy. Natio- Spector also noted ckily it worked out Debate

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Kalikasingh to speak at Rotary meeting Eylie Buehler spectrum editor

Kristy Kalikasingh (12) has debate coach and English Kalikasingh chose to write been selected to give the Ro- teacher. her speech on discrimina- Evan Wagers tary Four-Way Test Speech Franck told Kalikasingh it tion. Wooster Blade and Imperator students visited the 9/11 memorial while in at this years’ Rotary compe- would be a good way to put “I used a lot of personal NYC for the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Conference. tition. herself out there and some- experiences and it basically According to Sue Craw- thing extra to add to her col- talks about how even 60 ford, the organizer of the lege applications. years after the civil rights event, the purpose of the “The speech has to be from movement discrimination High school students travel around competition is to introduce four to ten minutes and is still exists,” Kalikasingh a younger generation to the judged based on how well is said. the nation to broaden knowledge principles of Rotary and to relates to the Rotary Club’s Crawford said the cash recognize excellence at the motto which is it the truth, is prizes will be given to the high school level. it fair to all concerned, will fourth, third, second and Alex Holmes to go to Washington D.C. to enue and a Knicks games, on campus editor Kalikasingh was intro- it build goodwill and better first place qualifiers. see everything and the Ho- which were all fun. Then duced to the competition by friendships and is it ben- The Four Way Test Speech- Many students have gone locaust museum was inter- we went to the 9/11 Me- WHS’s own William Franck, eficial to all,” Kalikasingh competition takes place on trips with classes in the esting. morial. It was really cool to Kalikasingh’s speech and said. March 31 in Canton. past month. “The Holocaust class is a see,” Fowler said. A few weeks ago, students really important class and A third trip is coming who took the Holocaust very relevant to our lives up over spring break. The Wooster High entered in KISS class traveled to Washing- today. It’s not just a study of marching band and orches- ton D.C. to visit the United the Holocaust itself. I think tra will be traveling to Dis- States Holocaust Museum. students learn things in this ney World for the week. The students left at 3 a.m. class that really surprise The orchestra will be go- FM Rock the Prom contest for D.C. and spent the day them. The trip to the Mu- ing to a musical workshop Allison Canfield Chardon High School end- dents and the community to walking around and learn- seum in DC is an awesome at Disney and the march- spectrum editor ed up winning the contest vote. ing about this time in his- way to tie it all together,” ing band will be marching Last month, Adam Bar- while Wooster High School Redman explained how dif- tory. Dyer said. in a parade that opens for nard (11) nominated WHS finished second place. ficult it is for Student Coun- “The best part of a field Another recent high school the Spectromagic parade into the KISS FM Rock Your “Receiving second place cil to gather money and host trip like this is seeing the trip was The Wooster Blade in Magic Kingdom. Prom contest. was a very big honor for fundraisers. students get excited in an- and Imperator trip to New “My favorite part of this Barnard presented the idea WHS. After the tragedy that She encourages the student ticipation of the trip, react- York City. The two staffs trip is watching students to Student Council and Eric happened at their school, body to participate with the ing to the museum, then attended the Columbia march in the parade,” Dan Heller, Junior Class Adviser, it made sense that people upcoming Prom fundrais- the excitement of them Scholastic Press Association Adams, WHS band direc- believed that it would be a would want to vote for ers. getting to see some of the Conference held at Colum- tor, said. great opportunity. Chardon. People wanted to Student Council will be monuments and build- bia University to learn about Adams said the band was “I thought it was a great give Chardon students a free holding their last fundraiser, ings at the National Mall,” new facets of journalism and chosen to play after send- opportunity for WHS to DJ package during the tough Pack The House for Prom, Jolene Dyer, Social Studies also sessions aimed at cre- ing in a video of the band rally around a positive goal times after the school shoot- which will be held at Ap- Dept. member and Holo- ation of a better newspaper marching and a picture of of winning a DJ package for ing that occurred there. The plebees on April 16 from 11 caust teacher, said. or yearbook. the group and then Disney Prom. I thought it would radio station did email me to a.m. to 9 p.m. Evan Barnard (11) went “What we do in New York selected WHS to play. be a great way to increase say that WHS finished tens “Flyers will be passed out on the trip this year. is go to classes at Columbia “I think the parade will school spirit,” Heller said of thousands of votes ahead so just bring the flyer along “It was an opportunity of University. The classes have be fun and a great expe- The contest was open to any of third place,” Heller said. and turn it in with your a lifetime. I found myself a lot to do with the different rience,” Ryan Wake (12) local high school that nomi- Barnard explained that he bill. The junior class receives speechless in parts of the aspects of newspaper and said. nated itself. The prize was did not think WHS would 15 percent of each check that museum because it made yearbook. It may sound bor- Kendell Miller (11) is ex- receiving a free DJ package have done as well without is turned in with a copy of everything really come to ing, but it’s really fun,” Eylie cited about going to Dis- from KISS FM. According to social media. our flyer. We hope that not life,” Barnard said. Buehler (11), a staff member ney World. Heller, winning the contest “It provided a way to reach only WHS students, but the The museum has an old of The Wooster Blade, said. “I’m excited to spend the would have saved Student out to a large amount of peo- Wooster Community will boxcar with a section of Molly Fowler (12), a year- week walking through Dis- Council $500 to $1,000. ple and made everything so help us truly pack the house the track that, during the book member, said attendees ney with all of my friends,” Barnard explained that he much easier in that I was at Applebee’s that day to Holocaust, led to a death learned many new things Miller said. heard about this contest on able to provide a link direct- raise money for Prom,” Hel- camp. Visitors are able to they can put in the yearbook Each one of these trips the radio and went home ly to the KISS FM webpage,” ler said. walk in the boxcar and see and also learned new design brought many WHS stu- and submitted an applica- Barnard said. Student Council will also what it was like. ideas. dents to new places to see tion. Student Council member have basket raffles and a Mackenzie Sheppard “While we were there, we things they had never seen The voting was open for Morgan Redman (12) posted 50/50 drawing running at (12), who went on the trip also went to a lot of places before and learn about dif- one month starting Feb. 13 the link on Facebook and Applebee’s throughout the last year, said he wanted like Times Square, Fifth Av- ferent places. to March 12. Twitter to encourage stu- day as well. focus [the wooster blade / march 30, 2012] 3 [micro focus] New Cupcake ATM

Devin O’Rourke According to gizmag. staff writer com, the machines not only dispense fresh cupcakes, Many of us have all heard “…but also cupcake mixes, of vending machines for apparel, and even cupcakes pop or even ice cream, but for your canine companion, have we ever heard about around the clock.” cupcake vending machines? Like an ATM, the machine Candace Nelson, featured has a large robotic arm that judge on Food Network’s pulls the customer selected Cupcake Wars and founder cupcake off the touch of Sprinkles Bakery, has screen’s database from the recently made a new stores shelves, so it can be photo courtesy of Kaitlin Starr addition to her Beverly Hills boxed and delivered to the Rotary exchange student Kaitlin Starr stands in front of the glacier Perito Moreno while on store: a cupcake ATM. customer through a large South Trip to Patagonia. Starr is one of many WHS students involved in the Rotary program. According to spokesman. slot in the machine. Each com, Nelson created the cupcake costs $4. ATM to not only hinder her With the news of the own late night cravings, but machine quickly spreading, Students experience different cultures to also assist with the after the late night snacks are in Drew King-Smith dinner crowd. “We’ll just high demand. Nelson plans business manager stock it fresh before they to meet these demands by [the employees] leave for releasing two more cupcake the evening and it’ll be good vending machines in New Life is full of experiences that change and develop people in various ways, and becoming an exchange student to go,” Nelson said. York City. in a foreign country is one of the best ways to grow. “For students who live abroad for an extended time, they not only become exposed to living conditions, modes of transportation, foods, arts and architecture, but they have to live with and be a part of these for an extended Local Goodwill adds period of time,” Cathy McConnell, Outbound Coordinator for Rotary, said. McConnell said the culture that students experience, such as participating in athletics, making friends and socializing, and learning a new language provides a great learning experience. Juniors Department WHS alum Andrew Kreuzman, a current Rotary exchange student in Argentina, finds his experience to be a truly unique one, with many opportunities, such as learning a new language and attending a college. Vicki Anderson varieties of clothing as well “The majority of my time has been devoted to practicing the language. Over the next four months, I’ll be studying staff writer as accessories and shoes. biology and mathematics at the university in Mar del Plata,” Kreuzman said. The addition of a junior’s The five local Goodwill Other WHS alumni, such as Kara Dagley who is in Belgium, find that they have come to appreciate family and section also aims at friends. retail stores in Wooster, expanding teens’ viewpoints “I have been lucky enough to have two amazing host families, as well as a supportive family at home and made Orrville, Millersburg, on what Goodwill has to lasting friendships here too,” Dagley said. Rittman and Loudonville offer. Michelle Sczpanski, 2011 graduate and current Rotary exchange student in Spain, also has learned many new have now added junior’s “I think many teens do aspects of life. departments to their stores not realize the quality name “Besides learning Spanish and the Spanish culture, the two biggest things I’ve gotten from this year are a much that will offer name brand brand clothing that we have greater appreciation of things I have at home, and also the importance of just slowing down and enjoying life,” clothing and accessories at in our stores, and hopefully Sczpanski said. affordable prices, in hopes the creation of the juniors Sczpanski stated that she took much for granted when she was home, especially in school, where the schools in of raising appeal to teens. department will make it Spain cannot have heat or lights on due to monetary concerns. “We receive a large volume easier for them to shop Kaitlin Starr, current Rotary exchange student in Argentina and class of 2011 alum, also expresses the differences of name brand clothing and and find the items they are of American life to the one she is living right now. we are trying to expand our really looking for,” Carolyn “Exchange takes you outside your comfort zone and often well beyond as you lose all the everyday things that demographic to include the Stefanik, director of public you took for granted; your friends, family, food, bed, privacy, for many your ability to communicate and more,” younger generation,” Judy relations and public relations Starr said. Delaney, president of the for the Wooster Goodwill, Starr said being an exchange student in a foreign place was like having her world turned upside down, and never Wooster Goodwill, said. said. truly knowing what is coming next. The new junior’s Delaney also noted that department allows teens to teens are also supporting a easily access the clothes and good cause when they shop accessories in which they are at Goodwill. Rotary exchange students answer the question: most interested. “Goodwill uses their “I think the juniors revenues to help educate and To what do you look forward department is a great idea train people with disabilities because teenagers can find and barriers to employment, clothing they want and not so that they can become most about returning home? have to go through clothing gainfully employed,” for other age groups,” Evan Delaney said. Courtright (10), a frequent Teens can provide feedback I look forward to spending time with my shopper at Goodwill, said. on the new junior’s family and getting to see all of my friends Grace Cheng (9) agrees that a department by writing their again. I also can’t wait to watch the class of junior department will make thoughts and suggestions it much easier to find quality on comment cards provided 2012 get their diplomas! and affordable clothing in at each location and by -- Kara Dagley the Goodwill stores, and said visiting Wooster Goodwill’s she hopes to see different Facebook page. Giving my family and friends a giant bear hug when I see them. That and food. New iPad 3 features -- Kaitlin Starr Peanut butter and spicy food. Kidding, definitely the family and friends that I haven’t satisfies customers seen in so long. Although, driving is Cody Smith the picture was,” Sawyer staff writer Dilyard (11) said. something I’m looking forward to as well. Every new item from a -- Andrew Kreuzman company also brings new The apple iPad 3 has been and better features than its Of course I can’t wait to see all of my out for three weeks, but last product. family and friends from home. After that Apple did not need three Apple takes the simple though, it’s a toss up between Chipotle and weeks to break records. idea “newer and better” and In three days the most revolutionizes it. The Cheesecake Factory. I’m also really revolutionary tablet ever The Apple iPad 3 takes looking forward to driving and not having to sold over three million every aspect of it and makes pay for water in restaurants. tablets where as the iPad it better, it made the battery 2 only sold a million in the life last longer, it is now up -- Michelle Sczpanski first weekend. to 10 hours. Apple CEO Tim Cook It took the camera and made described the recent it better adding a new 5- weekend release a “record megapixel iSight camera weekend”. which also shoots 1080p HD A sales associate at the local video. Verizon wireless in Wooster “I’m really excited about all Michael Crow said, “We are the new features it has, I’m completely sold out. We sold looking forward to using it out in the first two days.” in my everyday activities,” The iPad 3 does not Gregory Gantz (11) said. only have break through The Apple iPhone 4S was technology in internet speed ground breaking with new and processing along with features. lightning fast 4G LTE speed. The iPad 3 took those and It has the best retina display put them into the iPad. on a tablet to date. Including “the world’s most This tablet has four times advanced mobile operating more pixels than the iPad system” and adding Siri 2 it also has a million more which was a popular hit on photos courtesy of Kaitlin Starr and michelle sczpanski than an HDTV. the iPhone 4S. (Clockwise from right) Michelle Sczpanski in front of La Catedral de Santa Maria in Murcia, Apple created a product “This iPad is nothing like Spain. Kaitlin Starr and Andrew Kreuzman in Argentina. Rotary International Sign. Michelle the previous two that I had that can only have people purchased. It totally blew waiting to see what is to Sczpanski with her host parents while in Alicante, Spain. me away with how clear come next. 4 [ the wooster blade / march 30, 2012] spectrum Students narrows down top ten Life through the lens: Abby Peabody arts editor

My Flesh and Blood (2003) Jonathan Karsh Sometimes documentaries do not serve to take a position on a controversial topic or shed light on the atrocities of the world, but exist to simply tell a story. This is the case with My Flesh and Blood, a story of a year in the life of Susan Tom and her 11 adopted special needs children. Never be- fore have I witnessed such a powerful, emotional experience in film. Even days after watching this film, I still could not 1stop thinking about this documentary. Restrepo (2010) Tim Hetherington and Sebastian Junger Filmed in the single most dangerous hot spot in Afghanistan, two photojournalists film a year of the lives of one platoon sta- a spotlight on documentaries tioned in the Korengal Valley. In this rare footage, the viewer is completely immersed in the everyday life of the American sol- dier, complete with constant random firefights and air raids. Films provide facts and entertainment 2 Hannah Doan Bowling for Columbine (2002) Michael Moore staff writer This would not be a list of the best documentaries without the Documentaries serve Whited said. Lauren Shadley (10) says king of documentaries himself, Michael Moore. Out of all of his as both an educational Documentaries can be she enjoys watching certain films to choose from, this one stands out. Sure, Moore is notori- resource and a form of utilized to educate, to documentaries if they are ously one sided, but watching him rip interviewees to bits is entertainment to many. inform and to entertain. focused on a topic in which reason enough to watch. Bowling for Columbine begs the ques- According to Brett Hiner, Hiner notes that she is interested. tion as to why America loves their guns so much and why they Film Studies teacher he sometimes uses Shadley notes a are necessary to have for the sake of having. Love him or hate and Laguage Arts Dept documentaries to documentary she once him, Moore asks relevant questions and always entertains. member, documentaries supplement textbooks in his watched about the daily 3 are beneficial to the viewer classroom. activities of people around because they are guaranteed He once showed the the world and the diversity Life in a Day (2011) to be authentic and documentary Hoop Dreams of their cultures A truly unique experience, Life in a Day was shot by normal accurate. (1994) to his Film Studies “It makes you think about people all over the world with hand held cameras and record- “Documentaries are real, students. The documentary how everyone’s lives are ers. YouTube received 800,000 submissions for this project, all as opposed to some movies follows the lives of two different yet they are living filmed in a single day. That is primarily what is so intriguing that claim to be ‘based young basketball players at the same time,” Shadley about the film. All of these different stories and people from on a true story,’ yet still as they attempt to create a said, adding that she is also different countries and ethnicities are united by a day itself. take some liberty with the career for themselves in the interested in documentaries It is an incredible film, both inspiring at times and tragic at material,” Hiner said. NBA. about World War II. times as well. A wide range of subjects is Through watching both Tristan Clark (10), 4 covered by documentaries, the documentary and the however, does not share so they can appeal to a additional behind-the- in Shadley’s opinion. diverse audience. scenes portions, Hiner’s In Clark’s perspective, Hoop Dreams (1994) Steve James In each film, however, one students were able to learn documentaries are too Hoop Dreams is a documentary classic, it follows the high aspect remains consistent, both about the NBA and bland to spark his interest. school and college careers of two inner city Chicago teens as according to Lyle Whited the elements of a successful “They are all facts, and they pursue their passion for basketball. This film focuses not (11). documentary. very dry,” Clark said. only on the physical struggle of the boys trying to make it to “Each documentary is an Yet for some, watching Renee, Act Up! and the NBA, but the social and economical struggles they face as educational experience; if documentaries goes beyond The Other Dream well, making Hoop Dreams one of the most important docu- it is a good documentary, the educational experience Team are several of the mentaries of all time. you will learn something and becomes an agreeable documentaries that will be 5 you didn’t know before,” activity. released this year. Supersize Me (2004) Morgan Spurlock Documentary adds relevance to society Probably the most famous documentary ever filmed, Super Not just any newspaper, unravels throughout the Size Me attacks fast food giants like McDonalds on their un- but the illustrious and filming, the documentary is healthy ways. This film has become so popular that it is now never-failing New York an amazing and engrossing shown in school health classes all over the country. But, not Times. look into a real newsroom. only does it shed light on the horrendous health facts of fast This mental picture is Not just any newsroom, but food, but it takes a deeper look into the science behind the important for two reasons: probably the most famous advertising of those fast food empires. one, although the presses and influential of them all. 6 still literally can be stopped, One expert talks about the a wonderful thing called the “New York Times effect,” Man on Wire (2008) James Marsh Claire Miller Internet renders this phrase how if a story would show editor-in-chief obsolete and two, one up on the front page of the could say in 2010, The New Times, that would be the This fascinating film takes a deep look into French tightrope It has almost become cliché York Times is having an cue to other papers and walker Phillipe Petit’s illegal and daring high-wire routine per- to say that newspaper is identity crisis of sorts due news agencies to run a formed between the World Trade Center towers in 1974. At first, dying. to changing and uncertain similar story. I was skeptical of this film, how entertaining could tightrope That can still be heavily climate of media. Page One: Inside The walking be? Sure enough, I was blown away. This film is inspir- ing to say the least. debated, but there is truth This is the setting of the New York Times captures in the fact that newspaper film Page One: Inside The a year in one of the most and media in general is New York Times. revolutionary journalism 7 changing and is doing so With advertising revenue experienced in history. The Cove (2009) Louie Psihoyos rapidly. declining at historic levels Director Andrew Rossi Cut to a shot of an and more and more readers records a narrative that If you are an animal lover, you have probably heard of The expansive factory floor. turning to online forms of is bold, poignant and Cove. This documentary follows undercover documentarians as media and not expecting to extremely relevant to our they travel to a secret cove in Taijii, Japan, to uncover dolphin Rolls of paper are being abuse that had been going on for many years. Animal lover or hauled around, and soon pay, newspapers, even The society at this time. not, this film strikes a chord in the heart of any viewer and after the presses start going. New York Times, are having For a news junkie, this doc watching it, it will have you cheering to save the dolphins. Newspapers whizz past the a rough time. is a must. For everyone else, 8 eye. Beyond the story that it is just as essential. Food Inc. (2008) Robert Kenner Unusual plot adds interest to film product placement from some of the movie failed Unlike Super Size Me, Food Inc. is less about how bad fast food these companies throughout to keep me interested. In is for your health and more about where our food comes from to begin with; it is not pretty. Food Inc. exposes the struggles of the film as well. one sequence, Spurlock farmers who are under contract with big food businesses and the While the film carries a goes to Sao Paulo, Brazil, health violations that are present in every food manufacturing poignant message about to interview the officials of company. what over-advertising is the city who have enacted doing each generation, a public advertisement ban. it also keeps the viewer The problem is, while they 9 drawn in through are speaking in Portuguese, (2007) Spurlock’s antics, including there are not any subtitles. The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters Luke Flechler making inappropriate, yet This scene leaves the Seth Gordon staff writer Perhaps one of the quirkiest documentaries ever made. hilarious ads, that serve audience staring at the The King of Kong is primarily about Billy Mitchell, the I just finished watching as pseudo-commercials screen for three minutes world record holder in the classic arcade game Donkey the documentary film The throughout the film. listening to people speak Kong, and Steve Wiebe, the man who relentlessly tries to Greatest Movie Ever Sold, What amazes me while another language. beat Mitchell’s record. What makes this film so entertain- and as a documentary, it watching the film is the This scene was one ing is how fictional the characters seem to be. Mitchell is has one of the oddest plots I expertise that Spurlock of my few complaints, a real life villain you love to hate, and Wiebe is that clas- have ever heard. uses to keep the audience though. The Greatest sic underdog for whom everyone roots for. This film is Director and main engaged, while teaching Movie Ever Sold was still strange and dorky, but surprisingly, it comes together to star Morgan Spurlock us the problems with our a great documentary that make a hilarious documentary. (Supersize Me) plans to society. If any other director shows how immoral big 10 create a documentary tried this project, I do not companies can be when it about advertising and think they would have been comes to advertising, as able to pull it off the way well as how it affects our Fair Use: My Flesh and Blood at chaikenfilms.com,Restrepo at restrepothe- the controversy of over- Spurlock did. world today. movie.com , Bowling for Columbine at bowlingforcolumbine.com, Life in a advertising, all while paying for the movie with However, while most All in all, The Greatest Day at nationalgeographic.com, Hoop Dreams at kartemquinfilms.com, Super- products that will sponsor of the movie remains Movie Ever Sold is size Me at imdb.com, Man on Wire at manonwire.com, The Cove at thecove- him throughout the movie. entertaining through easily one of the greatest movie.com, Food Inc. at takepart.com , The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters However, Spurlock must lessons about the world documentaries I have ever at newline.com. use a ridiculous amount of today or just plain comedy, seen. sports [the wooster blade / march 30, 2012] 5 Greg Rotuno Boys Tennis

Next match: March 31 at home vs. Avon Lake Match to watch: April 19 at home vs. Ashland Sports uniforms show change over the years

David O’Donnell who resides in Chagrin of protection. The uniforms, Mike Sullivan, the jerseys editor-in-chief Falls, the helmets his however, have gone through are not much different, A sports uniform serves team used were much less much change in their tenure but the shorts from his Softball as a distinguishable piece technologically advanced. at WHS. career would not meet of equipment between “When I played, we wore According to WHS alum the standards of the WHS two teams, but advances leather helmets and thick and current assistant soccer dress code. Next home match: in sport technology have leather jerseys and pants. coach Mike Crawford, “I think the change has April 4 vs. West changed the purpose and The uniforms were nothing the jerseys during the ’77 made the sport more the look of these uniforms. like they are today,” Bennett season, during which the enjoyable to play and Holmes The NFL has had numerous said. team reached the state final to watch. I used to wear Match to watch: lawsuits filed by the NFL Today, although on a much four, were tight and made of slider shorts to cover my Player’s Association over smaller scale due to the thick material. legs, because, truthfully, April 19 at home vs. the past five years having evolution of uniforms, the “Compared to the wicking nobody wants to see that,” Ashland to do with the safety, or risk for injury is still present material of today’s jerseys, Sullivan said. lack thereof, of the current in many sports, not just the jersey’s back then would Uniforms have changed helmets. limited to football. be like playing in a warm over the years, with According to Jack Bennett, Soccer and basketball are blanket,” Crawford said. the ultimate goal being a former high school two contact sports offered at According to former college to improve the safety Girls Lacrosse football player at Chagrin WHS that have not changed basketball player and Social and functionality of the Falls and current retiree uniforms much in the area Studies Dept. member uniform. Next home match: March 31 vs. Lake Adaptive Sports promotes health and wellness Catholic Colin Faulkner they had been involved in a month for each sport on student who is very involved Match to watch: staff writer adaptive sports and fell in average, and they will go with the A.S.P.O. love with the idea, so when out of state for games at a “The program helps me April 12 at home vs. The Adaptive Sports they moved to Wooster, they minimum rate of two times because I can compete Jackson Program was founded wanted to implement the per month for two of the with people who have to help disabled people program here. sports,” Followay said. disabilities, and it is fun to participate more in sports. They brought the idea of The adaptive soccer team interact with them, ” Casey The program also adaptive sports to Wayne was originally comprised of said. Caleb Schmidt is also promotes the health and County in 2009 and founded Wooster citizens, but they a WHS student who is very Boys Lacrosse wellness of individuals the Adaptive Sports have recently expanded their involved with A.S.P.O and with physical disabilities Program. program to Cleveland and plays sled hockey and swims through competitive and The A.S.P.O has six different there are now two teams. competitively. recreational adaptive sports sports in which people with The sports program “It has helped me learn Next home match: opportunities. disabilities can be involved, is involved within the about and try out different Lisa Followay is the including: swimming, community in many sports for disabled people,” April 13 vs. Lake Executive Director of the wheelchair track, power ways. They reach out to Schmidt said. Catholic A.S.P.O (adaptive sports wheelchair soccer, quad the community through The adaptive soccer game program) in Wooster. She rugby, archery and sled fundraisers, seminars, and will be held in the main gym Match to watch: and her husband had hockey. school presentations. at the COW on April 20 at 6 April 17 at home vs. moved from Indiana, where “There is usually one game Casey Followay is a WHS p.m. University School Students weigh in on favorite athletic brands Boys Baseball

Next home match: March 31 vs Glenoak

Match to watch: Lauren Miller Under Armor and Adidas. Nick Angert (12), boys’ Wilson, Russel and Adidas April 17 at home vs. staff writer Kimmy Sibilia (12), girls’ tennis captain, said he likes brands to high school sports track captain, said she likes the Babolat and Head brands teams. University School Sports may differ greatly Nike sportswear because of for tennis products. Graves said athletes tend in terms of the game being the quality breathable fabric Angert said they are the top to choose which brand to played or the competition, that is great for workouts. names for tennis products. purchase based on either but the sports brands chosen She also likes many of the Angert also said he sees quality or price. for clothing follow an overall stylish and trendy design many other players wearing Graves added all of the trend. alternatives. Nike and Adidas. brands have an extensive Luke McGee (12), senior on Tia Esbenshade (12), girls’ Nike, founded in 1972 selection and price range. the WHS baseball team, said lacrosse captain, said she according to nikeinc.com, is At Pierce’s, Graves said, he likes Nike sportswear. likes Nike sportswear the an overall trend of quality there are over 900 vendors Boys and Girls Track McGee said Nike is pretty most among other brands sportswear among all sports they can order from much everywhere, and including Under Armour, athletes as exhibited by an depending on what the also emphasized that his Asics and Adidas. array of WHS sports team customer wants. Next home meet: future team, the Buckeyes, is Esbanshade said, “Nike is captains. In the world of brands, April 10 vs. Ashland sponsored by Nike. really good for lacrosse.” Owner of Pierce’s athletes have many options McGee also said he sees Esbanshade also likes Sportswear in Wooster, Jay based on what best suits other baseball players the brand Harrow for her Graves, said Pierce’s sells them for quality, price and wearing brands such as lacrosse sticks. mainly Under Armour, versatility between sports. 6 [the wooster blade / march 30, 2011] feature

What’s the Spring Break Edition Buzz? Staying home: a guide to enjoy break in Wooster

Michelle Bielski Kiwanis Pancake Day Scarlet Gray and Green The Wayne County Oak Hill Park focus editor 2. The Kiwanis club is 4. Fair 8. Humane Society 9. Officially opened in Megan Gant sponsoring their annual The Ohio State University 6. Bead Cafe Home to many animals in October, the newest park on campus editor Pancake day March 31 at A.T.I. campus will be hosting Located at 115 N. need, the Humane Society to be added to Wooster WHS. The event starts at the annual Scarlet Gray and Buckeye Street, the Bead workers consists of mainly contains a 10 foot wide Wooster Chamber 7:30 a.m and goes until Green fair to celebrate Earth Cafe is a full service bead volunteers. Volunteers path for runners, walkers 1. Music Series 3 p.m. Tickets can be Day on April 17. The festivities shop with tools to create can play with cats, walk and bikers. This path is On April 1, the Wooster purchased at the door for will open with Paolo Gabrielli a all kinds of jewelry. dogs, feed animals or even connected to other Wooster Chamber Music series $5. research scientist at the school do clerical work such as parks, creating 8 miles continues, with a concert of Earth Sciences and Byrd answer phone calls. worth of path. by The Gryphon Trio, a Wayne County Home and Polar research center speaking Garden Show at the opening ceremonies. Alice Noble Ice Arena piano trio from Toronto. 3. The Hunger Games April 28 and 29 at the 10. As Wooster’s only The concert will be held movie Wayne County fairgrounds Wooster Memorial Park 7. indoor ice arena, Alice Noble in the Gault Recital Hall 5. Based off the first will be the 22nd Wayne County Spring officially arrived on offers classes for anyone ages of Scheide Music Center. novel of the best selling Home and Garden show. March 20, so in celebration, people three and up to learn to skate The $15 tickets must be series by Suzanne Collins According to woosterchamber. should head to Wooster Memorial or play hockey. They will purchased beforehand The Hunger Games came com, last year there were over Park, also known as Spangler Park. be holding a public skate at the Wilson bookstore to theaters March 23. 200,000 attendees and over 200 It has eight different hiking trails tonight from 7:15-8:45. or at the Wooster Book spread out over a 70-acres. Company. exhibits are expected this year. WHS organizations volunteer for individual and community benefits Zach Humrichouser asking if they are in need have and how thankful you junior editor of volunteers. If they let us should be. When we did our know, then we can publish Christmas gift giving,I think Generally, spring break that information in our some of the club members provokes images of the sun, booklet and also in The felt good knowing they warm weather and beaches. Daily Record,” Cruise said. had helped a family have a But, in a stale economy, One of the upcoming Christmas,” Redman said. more families may need volunteering opportunities Cruise said students to stay closer to home to presented through United benefit from continually maintain their budgets. Way is at Every Woman’s volunteering throughout the One alternative option, for House. We are looking for school year. high school students who volunteers who would be “Volunteering hours look are looking for something interested in helping us with great on college résumés to do during their spring landscaping, especially with and job applications. The or summer breaks, is laying down mulch. younger generation is needed volunteering. Also, we are looking for more for volunteering jobs As they help their people who would like to like nursing homes and communities, teens can serve at our shelter s during landscaping and if you do learn skills, make friends the year,” Blake Swartz, a good job, most agencies and build strong résumés. Volunteer Coordinator for would be willing to write According to Lauren Cruise, Every Woman’s House, letters of recommendations,” 2-1-1 Information & Referral said. Cruise said. Specialist for the United Morgan Redman (12), Students that are interested Way in Wayne and Holmes president of Interact Club, in volunteering during County, United Way is one said she encourages other spring break or the rest of of the agencies in Wooster students to take part in the school year, should stop dedicated to informing volunteering opportunities by the United Way offices people of volunteer offered whenever they are located on 215 S. Walnut St. opportunities. able to attend. to pick up a volunteering “We have an email list that “A reason why we do booklet or can contact goes out every Tuesday volunteering stuff is it opens Lauren Cruise at (330)-264- to our partner agencies your eyes to what you really 5601. Students pick their favorite Song selection: tunes for spring break Autumn Hauenstein staff writer

We Are Young by Fun, is the epitome of Pursuit of Happiness, the a great song to be added to your Spring dub-step remix by Steve Break iPod update. Giving a youthful Aoki, which was part of feeling to anyone listening, this song tops the soundtrack to Project not only the Billboard Top Ten, but many X makes the Spring Break students’ playlists. (Suggested by Nick playlist for its high energy, Rehm 12) exhilarating bass. Planning a night out with your Paradise, a Coldplay single streaming the friends? This song is sure to nation, is a calm, soothing sing-along, and set the mood. (Suggested by the reason it made the top 10 list is pretty Hannah Kacere 12) straightforward- a week out from school is Never Let You Go, a very popular paradise. (Suggested by Madison Shank 11) single from Third Eye Blind is still a favorite of many, even 13 years after Young, Wild & Free, an instant hit from Wiz it was released. This is the perfect Khalifa featuring Snoop Dogg is a free- song to play while creating a good spirited, uplifting, feel-good song that you memory. (Suggested by Kelsey just can’t help singing along with. Setting Wharton 12) the mood for an upcoming, great summer, his single makes the list of epic spring So Good, by B.o.B, is yet another good feeling song to add to break songs for 2012. (Suggested by Erin our Spring Break playlist. Traveling somewhere warm for a Klamic 12) week? Pop in your headphones and press play. This will no doubt be the song of the trip. (Suggested by Bailey Gilmore What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction 11) is an upbeat, fun song that can only enhance the great feeling of warm weather. This boy Ain’t Nothing Wrong With That, by Robert band is currently stealing the hearts of many Randolph and The Family Band, is the perfect teenage girls with their catchy lyrics. I dare song for expressing yourself. With a little twist you to keep from dancing. (Suggested by of old school sounds and hip-hop, you will lose Allie Vanata 12) your self control, and clap along with the catchy Vultures, by John Mayer, is the perfect beat. (Suggested by Jeff Mayo 12) relaxation song for a day of laying out in the sun when all you want to do is clear Blackout, by Breathe Carolina, is the ultimate at your mind. The combination of John getting people hyped and ready for spring break Mayer’s soft voice and a smooth guitar 2012. Play this song only if you wish to have the is sure to put a smile on your tan face. time of your life, listen responsibly. (Suggested by (Suggested by Cody Neidig 12) Jerod Detweiler 12) Fair use: “We Are Young” at ournameisfun.com. Fair use: “Paradise” at coldplay.com. Fair use: “Young, Wild and Free” at wizkhalifa.com. Fair use: “What Makes You Beautiful” at onedirectionmusic.com. Fair use: “Vultures” at johnmayer.com. Fair use: “Pursuit of Happiness” at IMBD.com. Fair use: “Never Let You Go” at thirdeyeblind.com. Fair use: “So Good” at bobatt.com. Fair use: “Ain’t Nothing Wrong With That” at robertran- dolph.net. Fair use: “Blackout” at breathcarolina.net. squibs [ the wooster blade / march 30, 2012] 7 the wooster blade // sep-

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INSURANCE ONE 8 [ the wooster blade / march 30, 2012 ] views KONY 2012: Peering behind the video and into the organization lthough it may seem adequately considered the that a campaign to effects of their awareness topple a vicious Afri- program. If Kony were to be A arrested, his child soldiers can warlord could not possibly be a bad idea, as would return to their homes always, the devil lies in the with severe mental damage, details. without any psychological The Wooster Blade Edito- care. Plans would have to “The Wooster rial Board condemns the be made to help the child actions of Joseph Kony; soldiers readjust to civilian Blade Editorial however, it also admonishes life. In the past, attempts advises the actions of the Invisible have been made to capture Board Children charity responsible Kony; they have all failed concerned for the KONY 2012 video. and resulted in the LRA While the video did raise lashing out against nearby citizens to awareness about Joseph civilians, thereby causing research the Kony, Invisible Children more unnecessary deaths. does not represent its cause rial Board also takes issue does so in the context of especially when the LRA The Wooster Blade Edito- charities they in a respectable manner. with some aspects of the bringing him to justice. has less than 250 members rial Board suggests that Jason Russell, co-founder KONY 2012 campaign. According to their most and is no longer present in readers research issues donate to in of Invisible Children and Russell’s narration urges recent financial report, only Uganda. before making important order to ensure featured in the video, was viewers to take action, and 31 cents out of every dollar The Wooster Blade Edito- decisions on them. The ap- recently detained by police emphasizes purchasing a take any concrete action to rial Board feels that such propriate charity to donate they can make a for vandalism and public $30 “Action Kit” comprised repair Kony’s effects; the a policy flies contrary to to if you want 100 percent indecency. The Wooster of posters, wristbands and rest is spent on filmmaking the message advocated by of your donations to go to meaningful, Blade Editorial Board other KONY 2012 materials. and travel costs. the KONY 2012 film; many Uganda for rescue missions positive believes this conduct is not The Wooster Blade Edito- Perhaps more concerning, viewers would be disap- should be donated to Tri. befitting of the face of a rial Board feels that Invis- Invisible Children also sup- pointed to find out their Tri is a non-profit organiza difference in the serious organization such as ible Children’s fundraising ports a direct military inter- donations are supporting tion, where all donations Invisible Children. efforts are misleading. The vention to capture Kony ac- more conflict. A photograph and proceeds collected goes world.” Supporters of Invisible KONY 2012 video implies cording to the KONY 2012 of Invisible Children’s directly to Uganda. Children entrust the charity that supporting Invisible video. Their organization of founders posing with the The Wooster Blade Edito- with the responsibility to Children will help Uganda choice is the Ugandan army, Ugandan army holding rial Board advises con- raise awareness responsibly, recover from the damage which is notorious for rap- assault weapons recently cerned citizens to research and poor conduct by such caused by Kony. The video ing women and pillaging surfaced online. the charities they donate to an organization reflects emphasizes raising aware- villages - hardly better than Lastly, The Wooster Blade in order to ensure they can negatively upon the cause. ness of Joseph Kony first a dwindling Lord’s Resis- Editorial Board feels that make a meaningful, positive The Wooster Blade Edito- and foremost, but always tance Army led by Kony, Invisible Children has not difference in the world. Student explores the little things In this crazy world, people are losing sight of what is important. They are more focused on what type of car they drive, the clothes they wear, the color of their hair or, my The two Post Secrets favorite, what size of television to buy the next time they were among the over have enough money. In truth, I am worried that we do not realize what we 100 submissions by have in this life. When was the last time that we said, “I the student body. love you” to our moms, to our brothers or how about to our best friends? Would we care if something happened to Tricia Stefancin them? After the hurricane in Katrina, people were grabbing sup- copy editor plies from flooded stores hoping to get to shelter. However, there were also people carrying televisions, stereos and other electronics over their heads through the waters. They did not even have a home, but they wanted a television. We have become so dependent on material things that we really do not pay attention to the people who love us. Sure, we call or text mom and dad when they want us to, but how many of us actually sit down and eat dinner with them or take one hour out of our week to talk to them about what is going on in our lives? We need to learn to appreciate one another, because at some point in our lives, we will not have the people we love the most any more. And, if we continue down the road the world is going, we will only have our phones and computers to comfort us. Musical integrity decreases with time Whether I am getting my hair cut, in a locker room before Post Secrets: a big game or walking through a store, I am constantly surrounded by the horrible music put out by today’s top artists. Creating unity among students Some songs I find to have a good sound and message, It is never possible to Editorial Board would like gone unnoticed otherwise, such as “Stronger” by Kelly Clarkson, but most fill me with predict how a story or to thank all the students and many people expressed complete disgust. piece will be received by and staff who participated that they were moved by The idea that anyone can consider some music art is ut- our readers. We always and also, to inform students the project. Interest and terly shocking. strive to inform readers that our job is not done yet. conversations were gener- Logan Price A recent example of this sad excuse for music is “Rack at the very least but can We, as a staff, feel com- ated all over the school and staff writer City” by Tyga. The fact that anyone can listen to a song never be sure if our work pelled to further this advo- we felt this project had a that is so repetitive, uncreative and talks about girls in such will create a response, cacy to the student body. positive impact on the stu- a material form is beyond me. promote a discussion or The point of the original dent body in the fact that Another song that is just filled with nonsense is “Stupid H**” by Nicki Minaj. The line, impact a life in some way. page was to allow students a discussion was started “You a stupid h**” is repeated 28 times and is not even grammatically correct. The rest of In the March 9 issue of to express themselves and based on the Post Secrets. the song is filled with frequently obscene and irrelevant lyrics. this year, we managed to provide them with an outlet In the upcoming is- Current music is an extreme contrast to what it used to be. In American history music has encompass all of these as- to communicate feelings sues, we hope to further a been used to lift the spirits of slaves and spread word about escaping to the North, inspire pects in a spectrum page and situations many have discussion about some of a nation in a time of doubt with the singing of “God Bless America” and get across mes- called Post Secrets. The not been able to share the issues brought up in sages bigger than the artists themselves. response we received was before. this project and provide Now, I am not trying to say that all modern music is crude and tasteless, because a lot of overwhelming with over What we found was that services and information artists are innovative and pushing new ideas. But, music can and is meant to be used for 100 submissions from stu- students eyes were opened to students. Sometimes the so much more, to be uplifting, productive and inspiring. dents. The Wooster Blade to realities that may have key is to listen.

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