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Volume 11 Issue 6 Friday, Feburary 17, 2017 Changes coming to Saegertown cafeteria By Kaitlyn Walsh such as calzones, Extension period FEATURES EDITOR curly fries, and New changes are coming to the chicken tenders that coming soon cafeteria that include new and im- students could buy at proved C.Y.O.B. (create your own an additional cost. bowl), and other possible changes for “We would like By Austin Brown and Rachel to incorporate these Barner the greater good of the Saegertown NEWS EDITORS cafeteria. The deli bar is phasing out items within the of the lunch line, and taking its place lunch lines,” said PENNCREST sister schools is a macaroni and cheese bar where Zelker. Maplewood and Cambridge High students can customize their own Positive student schools have implemented a new mac bowls. feedback is already tutorial type program based around “We want the students more in- coming from these student needs. This system started at volved,” said Suzanne Zelker, The changes. Maplewood, was recently rolled out Nutrition Group’s Food Service “It was really at Cambridge, and will begin at Sae- Director. “We want to add toppings good,” said seventh gertown in the next few weeks. such as buffalo chicken, bacon, chili, grader Ashtin Hen- Currently it is being called exten- taco meat, broccoli, corn, and bread- ry of the macaro- sin period, but that my change as it sticks. It’s kind of a work-in-prog- ni and cheese bar. evolves. “It was better than EMILY FORD/SHS ress.” To have your say about the cafeteria programs and possibly see your ideas make it to a Saegertown is following a pro- Other changes include bringing the normal macaroni cess similar to what has been done at and cheese that they future menu, please complete the survey on the back of the insert in this issue and return back items from the infamous Bistro it to room 215. Maplewood. To promote an optimal Line, which included a la carte items serve.” educational experience, Maplewood teachers hand-picked students they want for their rooms so they can check their attendance, school work, Varsity wrestlers hang tough at team state championship make-up tests, and social/emotional By Payton Brooks weights and still win 36-33. issues the students may be facing. SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR That evening, they faced a “By teachers hand-selecting stu- The time it took for the wrestling tough opponent in Hunting- dents, a mentorship is created,” said team to cross the state in pursuit of don. The key bouts of that Maplewood’s principal Kenneth the Team State Championship tour- match were in the final four: Wolfarth. He shared that the con- nament could not compare to the 106, 113, 120, and 126. cept of mentoring came from a few hours of hard work and dedicated Freshmen Alex Kightlinger, people. “Mrs. O’Shea’s husband, practice it took to get there. The pan- Matt Posego, Kenny Kiser Miles, did some research, and we thers recently took the path to be one and sophomore Dawson Bar- took some ideas from that. Then of the best teams in Pennsylvania the tholomew could not afford through our Positive Behavior Inter- the Giant Center in Hershey. to give up bonus points to ventions and Supports (PBIS) team, On Feb. 9, the first day of the tour- Huntingdon. we further discussed the mentorship Kightlinger and Kiser both program.” nament, Saegertown matched up Contributed Photo with Bishop McDevitt. After a tense pinned their opponents, and The team after their Feb. 6, 37-21 victory at Moshannon Valley to qualify for the state The tutorial at Maplewood is cur- battle, the panthers came out on the Matt Posego won by decision. championship. rently every Tuesday and Wednes- wrong side of a 36-29 match. That put the score at 30-25 as day, and alternates between the With heads still high, they entered Bartholomew stepped onto the Feb. 11, Saegertown was eliminated team,” Kiser said. morning and afternoon classes. The the second day with an early match mat, and his job was to avoid getting following a 37-31 loss to Brookville. Now, the team looks to qualify first and third Tuesday and Wednes- against Freedom Area High School. pinned. He lost 9-0 to give the Pan- “Everyone was a little timid, but individuals for the state tournament Victories from most of the team al- thers a 30-29 win against Hunting- they were still with the team. It was which will be held March 9-11 in See EXTENSION, Page 5 lowed the panthers to forfeit the final don. However, on the morning of good to see everyone come out as a Hershey. The Panther Press The Panther Press 2 Friday, February 17, 2017 Opinion People & Places Friday, February 17 2017 3 “Congress shall make no law ... abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press.”- From the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution Saegertown alumna Knickerbocker Prez Sayz: to release poetry collection Persevere and love. I “I’ve returned to SHS many times Workshops at Carlow University. have poems to visit with Stacey and Bill Hetrick, Despite keeping busy and travel- With another “It’sWhat just a concussion right? it’s In like tohas beenlive done, sports trainers,with doc- a month. Peoplea withconcussion concussions my therapist Corrine. semester gone in each of two of my favorite English teachers. ing to twenty five different countries, two weeks it will be gone and over tors, and even neurologists are no- must be closely monitored and need My first therapist, Lacey told me and another un- with and everything will go back to ticing that these “small and easy” a very strong support system to that this process would not be an those cate- From the beginning, they have been she has still focused on her own writ- gories that a steady source of motivation and ing. Since 2008, Knickerbocker has derway, it’s normal.” concussions have a lot more to them. avoid feeling lonely. easy one, but I am finally able to see easy to fall into This is what I said when I first got They can affect how you learn, and People with concussions should the light at the end of the tunnel. are particu- support.” published 12 poetry and essay piec- larly close “Mrs. Hetrick said, ‘I hope you es, and she won first place at the Sig- a rut. Your mo- a concussion on October 18, 2016. I they can cause mild to severe mem- take time off from school or work After one more therapy appoint- tivation can be had no idea what kind of roller coast- ory loss. for at least a week. If you are trying ment, I will do some physical test- to me,” always find your way back,’ to our ma Tau Delta International English Knicker- class once, when speaking about our Convention for her collection “From bogged down er ride I was getting on. One day These repercussions should be to continue with your daily work ing, and then I’m off to take my from the con- during gym class we were playing encouraging more people to become load, it can slow down your healing impact test, which I have to pass to bocker said. future, and how life can seem to get This Side of the Sun” in 2016. AUSTIN BROWN “In in the way of the dreams we have for On the topic of the future, Knick- stant onslaught of basketball, but it wasn’t going to be a aware. While having my concussion, immensely. be cleared completely. If I fail the work and gloomy regular game for me. I turned around I have been widely misunderstood, After my concussion, I took no impact test, I will have to go through March of ourselves. I have not forgotten those erbocker said, “My next move is go- 2016, after words, or the roots I stem from,” ing to focus primarily on writing, as weather. But even though it may be to catch the ball from a teammate but I finally understand why many time off. This is when my family more testing. cold outside, the important thing to when it hit me square in the head. I people with concussions have a hard and I realized that there was a lot of So now it is February, and I am issues with Knickerbocker said. I want to generate new material for my health, It has been almost nine years since another chapbook or full length col- remember is to keep your desire for had an instant headache and became time. The longer it lasts the more miscommunication. still dealing with the effects of what success burning. Because as Cody extremely dizzy; however, I’m the Kaity Gage taxing it is on you emotionally. Anyone with a concussion must happened in October. Overall, I’m a I underwent Kara Knickerbocker graduated from lection. I feel like this is only the be- surgery to Saegertown High School. While she ginning, and I can’t wait for what’s Jinks so brilliantly wrote in his song class klutz. dents are experiencing concussions, At first, my concussion was taken take time to heal and that is the exact firm believer that everyone should CONTRIBUTED PHOTO receive a attended SHS, she hosted an open next.” “We Get By,” “Stayin’ burnt out all It’s not an odd situation for me to and we are learning about how seri- comically even by myself; however, opposite of what I did. learn about concussions and what pacemaker. mic night as her senior project where To read her work or learn more the time. Well, that’s a good way for have an injury. In the past, I’ve had ous they can really be. as time went on I felt slightly defeat- After weeks of therapy, with two to do if you know someone who has Hillary Twiford This came as a shock to my family she recited her own original poetry. about her story, visit fromthissi- you to lose your mind.” small injuries from all sorts of activ- For many people, the symptoms ed because it wasn’t going away. separate therapists, and absolute- one. This entire process has been tir- STAFF WRITER and me, as I was only 25 and never Her love for writing and poetry has deofthesun.com. Time doesn’t stop for anybody, ities that don’t normally cause you go away rather quickly, seven to ten Luckily I had lots of love and help ly no testing or gym class, I finally ing, but I am very glad that I learned This year, SHS graduate Kara had any serious heart problems. I felt continued and if you just sit back, your life will harm such as the time I jumped for days is normal for physical symp- from everyone around me. heard the words I had been looking so much. And I am more than happy Knickerbocker will publish several so much emotion surrounding this to flour- pass you by. Take advantage of the an apple and sprained my ankle, al- toms, but those are not what you Many students can fall into a de- for since the beginning, “Your scores to share my story with anyone who poems and a chapbook. Her upcom- topic that I had to put it down on the ish in her opportunities around you and pull most tearing two tendons. need to watch for. As more research pression when they have had a con- are improving and you’re only a lit- wants to ask. yourself out of any potential funk It seems more high school stu- cussion continuing for longer than tle below average in one area,” said ing works include: “If You’re Ask- page. That became determination.” adult life, ing Why I’m Leaving” from Pitts- Along with her health, traveling resulting in which weather, work or people burgh Poetry Review, Issue Five, became an inspiration. “You see so in a BA might have put you. April 2017, “The Foundation,” “Af- much of the experiences I’ve had in En- What makes life so wonderful is terbirth,” “Burning,” “Road Maps,” overseas and can hopefully feel the glish from that it has its highs and lows. Just Our nation’s fake news epidemic widens party lines and an earlier version of “Oceans of distance I’ve traveled in this manu- Westmin- don`t allow those lows to control Our once coveted sources of news So why is fake news created? One Buzzfeed has been called out on defended the White House press sec- Her Own” forthcoming from Avatar script.” ster Col- your life. Tuesday night was the are now being infiltrated by a new reason is to influence or deliberately this issue. On Jan. 10, they reported retary Sean Spicer after allegedly de- Review, 2017, and “Portrait of Your Another literary influence for lege. boy`s basketball senior night, and contention known as “fake news.” trick the right or left into believing allegations of Donald Trump being scribing the inauguration crowd as, Grandfather, Dying” forthcoming Knickerbocker is Saegertown. “Be- She with that came the memories of both This new epidemic has slithered its the other’s political judgment. Most corrupted and compromised by the “the largest ever,” during his first ap- from Uppagus, 2017. ing a student at a school like SHS currently the triumphs and tribulations of my way into the presidential election, consumers of illegitimate news re- Russian government. Known as the pearance a day after the swearing-in. Knickerbocker has recently an- allowed me to develop stronger rela- works at time playing . This left me with only creating biased and corrupt journal- garding their partisan opinions don’t dossier, other media outlets such as When asked about the legitimacy nounced her chapbook (small vol- tions with my teachers, since the in- Carnegie one option, to play in the present. ism. care if it is actually real; they just CNN had access to it, but hesitated of his statements, Conway referred ume), “Next to Everything that is timate class sizes provided me with Mellon And that is what I did. Because even The general public is now at- care if it supports their bureaucratic in publishing the documents because to them as “alternative facts,” to Breakable,” is set to release June 9. more one-on-one interactions. University though you may be dissatisfied with tempting to sift through the satirical impressions. This is where we must they could not be verified. NBC’s Chuck Todd. The original is- Most of Knickerbocker’s ideas I think it’s essential when you’re and takes your previous attempts at success. news sources and click-bait to find set aside our differences, unify, and However, Buzzfeed went ahead, sue of determination of fact evolved stem from personal experience. at such a vulnerable age and state in Mad- Make that your fuel to continually do pure facts they can trust. We are combat the borderline terroristic lies saying that some of the information into a defamation of character. Todd “I have three major themes in Throwback to The Panther Press’s coverage of Knickerbocker’s what makes you great. You may win your life that you truly feel like a val- women in open mic night. not only living in a post-truth era, that is fake news. was not credible. Jonah Peretti, CEO accused the two of lying to the pub- my book: travel, the human body, ued individual,” Knickerbocker said. the Attic or you may learn, but you never lose. but a post-trust era; dismissed from Nick Bilton, a writer for Vanity and founder of Buzzfeed, comment- lic over the matter of inauguration former details of facts and replaced Fair explained, “It has become clear, ed, “At that point it felt like, why crowd statistics. with appeals to emotion. after all, that most news consumers does everyone get to see this except Bailey Kozalla Conway understood the dimin- Let’s face it. As we scroll through don’t want to know if what they are the public?” utive nature of the issue and told false allegations made in the dossier, our never-ending social media feeds, reading is real or fake, they just want Following the publication, a se- Todd to not “be so overly dramatic but it was considered libel; which is there is always that intriguing post to know that it helps support their ries of condemning remarks were about it,” after he declared the White a federal crime. Aleksey Gubarev, a that makes us wonder, “Is this actu- worldview.” flung towards the website. Presi- House press uncredible. “It under- Russian tech expert, sued the site for ally true?” As Pew Research has noted, in dent Trump himself said, “As far as mines the credibility of the entire the false accusations regarding his Social media sites such as Face- today’s media-saturated society, Buzzfeed, which is a failing pile of press office on day one,” Todd said. involvement with President Trump book and Twitter are one of the main “liberals and conservatives inhabit garbage… I think they’re going to As you are reading this, fake news in a series of controversial affairs. distributors of news today. Unfor- different worlds.” suffer the consequences. They al- is still continuing to grow and spread The court ruling will bring a new tunately, our computers and phones Throughout the election, the jour- ready are.” without repercussion. It is impera- light to the corrupt ethics many news cannot simply decide if news is fake nalistic integrity of the media has Buzzfeed living this down is high- tive to contain the damage from this sources now possess. or not. Since there is no cure for fake shown its true colors. They try to ly unlikely. The good coming from intangible virus. It is real, and it’s not Similar to the controversy sur- news, we must combat it on our own. combat fake news, but they don’t all this? A court order will now de- leaving anytime soon. The decision rounding fake news, counselor to Fake news is not only wrong, but realize they are the source of the cide the fate of Peretti and his Buzz- is ultimately up to you to decide if the President, Kellyanne Conway it is a danger to society as well. problem. feed organization. Not only were news is real or fake. The Panther Press The Panther Press 4 Friday, February 17, 2017 News-in-Brief News-in-Brief Friday, February 17 2017 5

Yearbook 2016 spreads and images featured in national publication Two advance to Region Band EXTENSION By Jade Allen CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Know before you go: Public comment at school board meetings STAFF WRITER By Stefanie Arblaster books all By Austin Brown Jody Sperry, president of the Con- be discussed must be provided. No WEBSITE EDITOR over the The 2017 PMEA (Pennsyl- day is a.m., and the second and bridge already running the new tuto- NEWS EDITOR neaut Area School Board said, “We nonresident will be allowed to speak vania Music Educators Asso- fourth is p.m. rial or extension period, she added, In October 2016, the Saegertown country With inevitable budget cuts on have a policy which allows public at a public meeting unless allowed are includ- ciation) District Band was held Every month, the schedule is “I think that they are ahead of the comment once at work sessions and yearbook staff was notified that at St. Marys Area High School flipped so the Career and Technical game and that we should be, too.” the horizon again this year, many by special approval by the Board. spreads and images from “The ed in this community members are looking twice during regular board meetings. book and on Feb. 9-11. Three Saegertown Center students can participate. The “The plan is to start extension Multiple requests by different per- Pantherian: Volume 67’ would be to restore, preserve, or promote The only limits are they have five are hand seniors were selected to partic- classes are shortened by eight min- time in the next few weeks,” Prin- sons representing the same group featured in Walsworth Yearbooks’ their desired programs by speaking minutes to address the board for a to- picked ipate through the selection pro- utes in either the afternoon or the cipal Baker said. As of press time, showcase book “Possibilities, at monthly meetings of the PENN- tal of thirty minutes in the comment will not be honored. Accordingly, from edi- cess, Jesse Stewart on tuba, Lo- morning. exact details are still unclear, but the Vol.7.” CREST School Board. period. The first comment period groups wishing to address the Board tors of the gan Krasa on bass clarinet, Jade “I think [the tutorial] was taken plan for Saegertown is to have the at board meetings is only on agen- “It was really exciting because Allen on piccolo/flute. They A prime example of this was a should select a spokesperson who “Possibili- away because people were not us- extension period once a week. da items, but the comment period at we’ve never been awarded some- were accompanied to the festi- community member expressed con- can express the views of the collec- ties” book. ing it correctly,” Maplewood soph- “[The schedule] wouldn’t change the end of the meeting can be for any thing like that before. We put a lot of val by Mrs. Susan James. cerns for the music program at the tive body.” The omore Dalton Fry said. “I found it at all, we would just have an activity topic.” hard work into last year’s issue. We The music selec- beneficial because you could get period one time a week. We would last meeting on Feb. 9. pieces that General McLane Superintendent Bakus noted that it is important to worked long days and late nights tions this year were: “Salute to work done or get help in other class- rotate it: one week p.m. and the next An unexpected twist occurred were fea- Richard Scaletta noted that these remember that the policy was estab- trying to make deadlines. And, all of PMEA,” “The Star-Spangled es.” week a.m.,“ Principal Baker said. when the district`s policy on public the hard work paid off,” said senior tured in protocols are established to provide lished for a reason. “If your intention “Possibil- Banner,” “First Suite in E-flat Fry is a Crawford County Career To prepare for extension, teach- comment was strictly enforced. Emily Ford, editor in chief. for an orderly meeting and meet re- is to talk for ten minutes about what SYDNEY KIGHTLINGER/SHS for Military Band,” “Black and Technical Center student. Since ers are currently collecting data in As she was talking, the commu- Walsworth Yearbooks is one of ities Vol. quirements of the law. Yearbook editors Emily Ford and Morgan Kightlinger presenting the “Possibilities” Granite,” “With Each Sunset,” he is gone during the morning, he is their morning PLC meetings that nity member was warned that she the board is doing wrong but have no the top five yearbook printers and 7” include “A disruptive member of the pub- “Joy Revisited,” “The Seal grateful that the alternating sched- will help group students where they only had three minutes to speak suggestion on how we should fix it, one of the 35 largest printing com- junior Em- Contributed photo lic can really derail a meeting. Those ily Locci- Lullaby,” “Iberian Escapades.” Jesse Stewart, Logan Krasa, and Jade Allen ule permits him to participate in the will benefit the most. even though she signed up for two panies in the United States. cisano said. The woodshop and art who come and appropriately express you’re going to start to lose people. sano’s photo of Courtney DeLizio The concert was directed by St. travel to XXX on XXX for PMEA District Band. tutorial. “Tech is helping me to pre- “Some of the kids we will put three-minute slots (one representing Their showcase book “Possibil- spread were also included, designed their options are part of the dem- If you come with a detailed concise and Autumn Jones studying in class. Marys Area High School host pare me for the long run and gives where we think they will fit the best. her group, and the other as a parent ities” is designed to give yearbook by Saegertown alum Morgan Bly were finished, PMEA president Mr. ocratic process and add value to a plan, you will be able to get your “I was definitely surprised. That director Mr. Chris Gankosky me more knowledge on what I am This will be across the whole grade and tax payer). staffs around the nation inspiration and Loccisano. Jamie Gardner from Maplewood school district,” Scaletta said. was my first year doing yearbook, for “Salute to PMEA” and “The going into. The other schools should levels, so a seventh grader and a se- She was notified by board presi- point across more effectively,” Ba- and ideas for future yearbooks. Star-Spangled Banner” followed by announced the chair seating for each do [the tutorial] because it benefits nior could be together,” Principal dent Mr. Jason Bakus that signing up He added: “There is discussion kus said. Spreads and images from year- and I had to teach myself a lot,” Loc- guest conductor Mr. Shawn Pityk, section. Stewart was third chair on the students.” Baker said. for multiple slots defeats the purpose with the public at board meetings. He also noted that speakers must tuba, Krasa was third chair on bass They are not public meetings, they band director at Kiski Area High Saegertown senior Jillian Rosip- Though some adjustments are to of the policy. Mr. Bakus warned be sure to contact the board secretary School. clarinet, and Allen placed second ko believes that last year’s tutorial be expected, with time the advan- her during her presentation, but ul- are meetings held in public. When and get on the agenda 48 hours prior DeFrances family welcomes second baby During the first day of the chair on piccolo. was too frequent, and that following tages of this extension period will timately gave her all six minutes. “I a board desires greater contribution festival, students practice the mu- Stewart and Krasa will advance to a plan like Maplewood’s could be emerge. “I don’t want to rush into it; was quite discouraged and surprised from the public, it holds a public to the meeting. sic briefly to give them an idea of region band at Port Allegheny High very beneficial. I want to do it right,” Mr. Baker said. [over the three minute limitation]. I hearing.” Ultimately, the board is aware of By Scout Van Cise how it sounds in a group with all School on March 22-24. “It was re- “The old tutorial was too often. A At the end of this school year, the knew each slot was three minutes, As the PENNCREST school the district’s financial situation and OPINION EDITOR ally exciting to qualify for regions the parts. Then, the musicians pre- less frequent tutorial would be more three principals plan to meet and dis- which is why I signed up for two board moves into budget season is grateful to have any suggestions on bass clarinet,” said Krasa, whose again, with more cuts on the table, Former Saegertown pare for blind auditions in the after- helpful. I think that [the students] cuss the progress of the program and slots,” the community member said. that might lessen the impact of fu- seventh grade read- noon to determine the chair seating main instrument is saxophone. “The were not working, and that it just present it to PENNCREST Super- She added, “I was the spokesper- it is important to know how you are ture cuts. ing teacher Mrs. Ni- for the festival and who will move bass clarinet is a resonant instrument didn’t make much sense to have a intendent Michael Healey as a pos- son for my group as well as a parent. can effectively present your con- cole DeFrances and onto Region Band. When auditions I play more by feel than sound.” tutorial every single day,” Rosipko sibility for uniform implementation We have different people represent cerns. To receive all possible input, her husband Matthew said. next year across the district. the committee and/or our cause each According to board policy 903, PENNCREST Superintendent Mr. welcomed the newest Dodgeball tournament on Saturday With both Maplewood and Cam- month. Sometimes we have more which deals with public participa- Michael Healey noted during his member of their fami- By Grant Phelan and Ben past. “I’m most excited for Jesse than one person, sometimes just tion at board meetings: “All indi- comment period that the district`s ly on Jan. 24. Leonard Haylett [Stewarts]’s costume,” said senior For more news and one.” viduals wishing to participate in a budget e-mail will be reactivated. Mark DeFrances was STAFF WRITERS Most school districts follow simi- public Board meeting shall contact Dane Rhodes. Stewart plans to dress He added, “Not to beat a dead horse born at 10:55 a.m., lar public comment procedures in an the Board Secretary two (2) days in The Student Council dodgeball as Spider-Man to go along with his weighing 8 pounds,10 advance of the meeting. Name and here tonight, but it is important to tournament will be Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. team’s theme of superheroes. updates go to effort to maintain order within their ounces at UPMC Ha- Self proclaimed dodgeball guru meetings, including General Mc- address of the participant, group af- come with suggestions.” mot in Erie, Pa. in the gym. “We want to provide a . fun opportunity for students to in- and senior Andrew Hasko has tak- www.thepantherpress.com Lane and Conneaut Area. filiation, if appropriate, and topic to “Matthew’s grand- en it upon himself to coach the team pa’s name is Leonard, teract and have fun,” said Student Council Public Relations Coordina- “Super Terrific Dudes.” “I’m going Our Sponsors 2016-2017 and my grandpa’s to channel my inner Patches O’Hou- CONTRIBUTED PHOTO tor Tanna Walters. Mike and Corry Kozalla Taylor Schultz Clark Bryant name is Mark. We lihan,” said Hasko, making a refer- Current Student, Staff or Friend of the Press Teams of six students can sign up Rachel Lance Brian Trace Creative Concepts Hair Salon kept the name in the it keeps her home more entertain- before returning to Maplewood El- ence to the coach in the 2004 cult Alumni Sponsor David and Renee Boyd in the cafeteria. Entry fee is $5 per Cody Mulligan Stacey Walsh Mumford Beef family,” Mrs. DeFrances said. ing. “There’s no down time,” Mrs. ementary. “I am sad about having classic “Dodgeball: A True Under- Cindy Allen person which can be paid on the day Kellie Peters Walshing Machine Lisa Ford Leonard is almost exactly two DeFrances said. “I think the biggest to leave my boys, but I know that dog Story.” “It’s one of my favorite Porter Brooks Blue and Gold: of the tournament. Non-player ad- Grant Phelan Shoe Sensation Peggy Hasko years younger than Mrs. DeFran- thing is when I was at home with my MES friends will make me feel movies.” Mykenzie Connally Kevin and Renee Haylett mission is $2 and the Spanish club Stephanie Polach Value Home center Ben Haylett ces’s first son, Michael. According Michael it was a lot more relaxing, good about returning just like my Come out and support your fa- Ben Crowl will be selling walking tacos. Kaige Pritchard Ella Nicholson to Mrs. DeFrances, having only and now he keeps it fun.” friends at SHS did a couple of years vorite team and tweet at @Panther- Profe Dinsmore Editor’s Circle: Certain students have taken it Brenna Repko Cutter’B Pritchard Michael gave her more time to re- Mrs. DeFrances will be on ma- ago,” Mrs. DeFrances said. PressSHS to predict who you think Tobi Gage Avid Reader The Houck Family upon themselves to dress in unique Joey Reynolds Nick Bradley Lori Reynolds lax, but now that she has Leonard, ternity leave for the next few weeks will win. Mike Jageacks Saegertown American Legion costumes for tournaments in the Braeden Kantz Maddie Stevens Aaron Brown Ron and Janyelle Gage Post 205 The Panther Press The Panther Press 6 Friday, February 17, 2017 Love is in the Air Valentine’s Day 2017 What is love? Friday, February 17, 2017 7 gether. And if I’m lucky, you can From: Bailey move. Celebrate your love with something different From: Anyone with common stay for awhile. To: Ryan By Ellie Lybarger rentals start at $15 and tubing is lanes. The Plaza Lanes is having sense Thank you for being my partner From: Mrs. Hetrick We’ve got chemistry: STAFF WRITER $10. Peak and Peak, located in an all you can bowl special this To: Mrs. Litke in crime Sher Bear! 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This weekend the theater From: Mr. Hetrick make me smile. Thanks for the good Roses are red, violets are blue, I with you will never end. OPINION EDITOR During the lust stage, healthy pamine is the same chemical re- This year you can try taking To: Mrs. Hetrick memories, I’m excited for the future love your brother. Also, From: Mrs. Hetrick your loved one to Mount Pleasant Pittsburgh and spend the day at is playing the production of Oil On this special holiday many amounts of both hormones are leased when eating sugar, which the aquarium. During the winter Region Ballet’s classic Sleeping Every atom, my love, every atom. ahead of us. To: Mr. Hetrick released, leading to a physical is why people crave sweets. or Peak and Peak to ski, snow- From: Sydney Fredericks I love you, like a lot. people have love on the brain, but board, or tube. Mount Pleasant is months both the zoo and PPG Beauty. Tickets start at $8. little do they know, love is actual- attraction in the potential partner. Serotonin is a mood stabilizer aquarium are open daily from For a romantic way to end the From: Anonymous From: Mack Talbert To: Lexie Burdick Pheromones, compounds that are that plays a role in appetite, sleep, located in Edinboro and their ski To: Dylan Flinchbaugh To: Jeremy Rosipko Thank you for being an amazing From: Isabella Heysham ly in the brain. slopes are open daily and their tub- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and tickets start day, try bundling up, heading out A number of hormones and released to send signals that affect and memory. Serotonin is re- at just $12. Another way to stay of town, and gazing at the stars. I love you so much it kills me in- Roses are red, violets are blue. best friend. You always have my To: Austin Kimmel the behavior of the person on the sponsible for effects such as loss ing park is open Thursday through side. I think your eyes sparkle like You look like a pineapple but I still back and give me hugs when I’m Happy Valentines Day. Austin, I chemical processes contribute Sunday. Ski and snowboarding warm is to head to the bowling to the feeling that one might de- receiving end of them, have been of sleep and hunger during the at- stars. You’re the light of my life. I love you. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! down. I love you! I couldn’t ask for hope you get better. Love you <3 debated as a chemical involved in traction stage of love. look forward to seeing you every a better sister. scribe as being “in love.” According to various studies, lust, but so far there is no scien- The third and final stage of day. From: Ben Haylett From: Jade Allen tific evidence supporting a strong love is attachment. To: Cutter Pritchard From: Cutter’b Pritchard To: Netflix & Tumblr love is demonstrated in three Birds with Brooks: A story full of Wisdom stages: lust, attraction, and attach- behavioral response in humans to During attachment, adrenalin, From: Anonymous Dearest Cutter, will you “B” my To: Ben Haylett Netflix is red, pheromones. dopamine, and serotonin return to By Tyler Brooks bird, but should be known for Wisdom has produced chicks ev- ment. To: Kendra Taylor valentine? The little things ya do across the Tumblr is blue. The second stage in the process their normal levels while oxyto- STAFF WRITER their love lives. Every single al- ery year she’s mated. Various chemicals are released If you never break, you’ll never room, I see you sendin’ me clues. I have no life because of you. of falling in love is attraction. cin and vasopressin are increased. batross mating pair remains with Her first mate, unfortunately, in the brain during the process of With all the lovey-dovey non- know how to put yourself back to- They’re in the way you make me Attraction typically lasts two Oxytocin, also known as the their partner from age six, and ev- passed away, and Wisdom went love to make each stage a unique sense being spread around as it is or three months at the most. “love hormone”, is triggered by ery few years they lay one single through a period wherein she re- contribution to a romantic rela- every February, one needs to be Adrenaline, dopamine, and sero- physical touch such as hugging, egg with their partner. fused to mate. tionship. grounded in reality. Eighty-five tonin are the major chemicals in kissing, and cuddling. It enhances Year after year they return to She mourned her lost loved The first stage that a person ex- percent of relationships end in this step. Adrenalin acts the same the bond between partners, caus- the island where they were them- one, a trait that seems oddly hu- periences in the development of a breakup, and 40-50 percent of way as it does in activities such as ing them to be “in love.” selves hatched to find their mate, man. But she soon found a new falling in love is lust. Lust is pure- marriages end in divorce. It’s the sports, causing physical reactions Vasopressin is released as well, who they go months without ever mate, a 60 year old male named ly a feeling of physical attraction simple reality of life, or in more such as a racing heart, excess en- which causes emotional attach- seeing as they wander above the “Lover of Wisdom” who has pro- and a desire to be with someone. accurate terms, human life. ergy, and extreme focus. ment and a desire to be with your lonely sea. The chicks get oc- duced a handful of chicks with The major chemicals involved in Of course some animals ar- Dopamine, the chemical in- partner. These chemicals work casional packages of food from her. this stage are testosterone and es- en’t faithful to their partners, and volved in the brain’s reward and together to finalize the process of mom and dad until they decide In her 66 years on this Earth, trogen, the hormones that control among those that are, there are pleasure centers, plays a role in falling in love. divorces. According to one study, to leave their nest and won’t see this lovely laysan has raised suc- LOVE IS IN THE AIR 2017 their parents for six years until cessfully about forty chicks, a swans are 95 percent faithful, From: Kassie Boyd Alzheimer’s because you’re an un- From: Anonymous From: English Dept. boobies are roughly 40 percent, they come back to their island to miraculous number for a creature mate. that lays one egg at a time. To: Cami Reynolds forgettable friend. To: Anonymous To: SHS Guys What do we want? and plovers are at about 67 per- You’re the Joey to my Chandler. Love hath no face, and anony- Make grand gestures! All girls cent. One particular albatross, more Laysans such as Wisdom greet specifically a Laysan Albatross, each other with a basic dance that From: Your Shepherd mous love is the purest form of af- want to be loved extravagantly However, only one single bird From: Cami Reynolds To: My sheep fection. Always remain as beautiful OTP’s teach us about love can boast as having the loving is named Wisdom. they improve year after year until, By Stefanie Arblaster out the series that are most fa- interest in the 2007 teen drama Wisdom is the oldest wild bird like fingerprints, that couple can To: Kassie Boyd Thank “ewe” for being the only my bub. Wink. From: English Dept. WEBSITE EDITOR hand of Aphrodite guide each Are you a parking ticket? Because stable thing in my life. To: SHS Girls mous for their undying love for Gossip Girl. The show follows a relationship. Albatrosses have a ever recorded, at 66 years old. be differentiated from others by eachother. “I love how they’re group of upper class, privileged Wisdom is also still producing their dance. you’ve got fine written all over you From: Anonymous Love is an action verb! It is what OTP or ‘One True Pair’ is an zero percent divorce rate. From: Anonymous To: Brittany Stallings you do, not what you say that mat- acronym used in fandoms to la- always having fun together and teenagers residing in Manhattan’s Albatrosses are known for hav- chicks. Discovered in the 1950s Albatrosses serve as the per- they support each other through Upper-East Side. Waldorf and during her first mating season, fect symbol of love among birds, From: Jalisa Norr To: George Strait Every day with you is an adven- ters. bel any favorite pair or couple, ing the longest wingspan of any usually specific to certain books, everything.” Schultz said. Bass go through a seemingly uber a shining star that we all wish to To: Elizabeth Hasko You were right. Love did make it. ture, each one different than the Freshman Sydney Fredericks’ complicated love story and has achieve but few ever will. Your eyes are blue, like the ocean. Thanks, King George. last. You always manage to make From: Anonymous movies, and television shows. Whether it be romantically or pla- OTP, Meredith Grey and Derek caused fangirls (and boys) from Wisdom is herself a shining And baby, I’m lost at sea. ;) Thank me laugh, even in my worst mo- To: Anonymous Shepherd, is from the award-win- all over to freak out. “I just love star among shining stars, a beauti- you for being the only reason I can From: Anonymous ments. You should know who this Birds, birds everywhere tonically, almost every fandom has a couple or friendship that ning medical drama “Grey’s their struggle to find a way to love ful breeder who is a sign of health, tolerate school. You never fail to To: Sam Michaels is, someone tried to steal me with Not a Brooks in sight. Anatomy.” It follows Grey’s each other. They go through a lot, love, conservation, and more than make me laugh. And remember, its Dear Sam, it’s gonna take a lot chocolate. There they are during the day. causes a frenzy within its follow- ers. journey through her medical ca- but in the end they are together. I anything else, Wisdom. a mutation, not a mitosis. ;) love to take me away from you. There’s But what about at night? reer and falls in love with head of think that’s beautiful,” Campbell But if you feel like birds pairs you forever. nothin that a hundred men or more From: Anonymous Junior Taylor Schultz is a die hard “One Tree Hill” fan. “One neurosurgery, Derek Shepherd. said. are better than any you’ll ever could never do. I bless the rains To: Anonymous x2 To: The Panther Press “It’s all about their connection Our OTP’s reveal a little about have, there is another end to the From: Elizabeth Hasko down in Saegertown. It’s gonna You’re my favorite person in From: The EIC Tree Hill” is a television drama that was aired on The CW from and love for each other. I mean our own hopes and desired, so spectrum. To: Jalisa Norr take some time to do the things we this building. Seeing you gets me I am so proud of you. We have ac- they got married on a sticky this Valentine’s Day remember, Ninety-nine percent of flamin- You shouldn’t wear makeup, it’s never had. WOO-HOO through the day and when you’re cmplished so much this year. I love 2003-2012. It follows the lives of a group of teenagers that reside in note!” Frederick’s said. true love is real, even if these gos break up with their significant messing with perfection <3 Thanks not here I get a little sad inside. your hardwork and dedication. we Freshman Meadow Camp- characters aren’t. other, a killer statistic showing for listening to me complain on the have four more issues to go! Tree Hill, NC. Two characters in particular, Nathan Scott and Ha- bell’s OTP, Blair Waldorf and how the color of love is, in the daily. So you must be the cure for Chuck Bass, are the main love end, most definitely not pink. ley James, are a couple through- The Panther Press The Panther Press 8 Friday, February 17, 2017 Sports Sports Friday, February 17, 2017 9 Bowlers always have time to spare Lady Panthers headed into postseason Boys basketball season ends on a high note Another way to get a buck: Shed Hunting By Elizabeth Hasko and Cami seniors Ricky Kanline and Jake for the boys division with an aver- By Cami Reynolds STAFF WRITER often than not, it is between January “The key is to get to the best spots Reynolds Sada, junior Michael Costello, soph- age of 223, Costello is trailing close By Braeden Kantz STAFF WRITERS By Grant Phelan and March. first.” omores Austin Bedow and Kylee behind with an average of 204, and With the regu- STAFF WRITER STAFF WRITER After the hunting season, a white- The Saegertown bowling team is Higby, and freshman Nick Archac- lar season over as of tail buck’s testosterone levels decline Often shed hunting can be a fami- Higby is placed second for the girls Recently, the strug- Those who go deer hunting be- continuing to dominate the Venan- ki. Wednesday, the Sae- significantly. This causes the calci- ly affair, “My dad and brother come division with an average of 179. gling varsity Panthers lieve that the climax of the experi- go-Crawford bowling league with “In practice we work on picking gertown girl’s bas- um levels on the base of their antlers “It feels nice, we’ve been working have taken on the re- ence is wrapping their hands around with me as well when I go,” said a record that currently stands at up spares because they’re a big part ketball team finished to drop, and in turn their antlers de- gion’s best in a series of the antlers of a big buck. Even after sophomore Ben Rockwell. 9-1. The group of six carried over of the game,” Bedow said. “We also so hard to get the pressure off our with an overall record tach. Although some antlers can fall tough losses. This year’s the season is long over, and the deep A good place to search for sheds their stellar performance from last bowl practice games and bakers backs,” Archacki said. As the season of 10-10 in Region 3. team was dense with inju- off at the same time, they usually fall year; they were crowned champions games.” progresses, the team members hope Now they are hard at snow melts and cold temperatures off on separate occasions. is on the south side of a hill in thick ries to key players such as cease, some of Saegertown’s stu- of the Venango-Crawford Bowl- Bakers games are where each to work harder and achieve their per- work preparing for the junior guard Stevie Siple, Usually, a physical jolt the deer bedding areas. This is because this is ing League at Seneca Lanes in the team member bowls two frames to postseason both physi- dents continue to do just that. experiences like jumping or running sonal goals. Their next match is Sat- who was out with a torn where they spend most of their time improve their technique. “There are cally and mentally. Between winter and spring, a few is the cause. Most of the time the Spring of 2016. “We bowler strive urday Feb. 18 at Lost Lanes where ACL, and sophomore Eli to achieve the same goal to keep our five frames a game, rotating after “At practice the Draa who returned late bone collectors go to the woods and antlers are chewed on by rodents and in the winter. Any trails or areas they Archacki will be competing against day before we play a EMILY FORD/SHS search for sheds. That is another streak going” Bedow said. bowling,” Bedow said. “We contin- Sophmore Katelyn Young and Freshman Carlie in the season from a con- CONTRIBUTED PHOTO degrade over a span of years. That is, are often seen on are just as good. all the teams, while the rest bowl team, we talk about term for the antlers of a buck that After losing their season opener ue improving each day.” Schlosser running down the floor. cussion that sidelined him The final moments of the senior dance when they unless people find them. Along with a keen eye and some agiant CASH, the team is current- The hard work of the athletes is against a few in the Venango-Craw- what type of defense for a month. Saegertown players and cheerleaders threw their poms into have been dropped. Deer drop their “Probably, out of ten times I patience, shed hunting is all about ly in first place. The team includes paying off as Archacki is placed first ford Bowling League. that team plays, and to run in order to beat the competi- finished with 4-17 record the air . antlers from as early as Christmas go, I’ll be successful three of those what kind of plays we can run to get tion. and a conference record of to as late as April. However, more times,” said junior Bailey Kozalla. luck...and thinking like a buck. through that type of defense,” junior “Our toughest competitor is Co- 0-14 as of press time. reappearance against Eisenhower on Olivia Hoffman said. “Both coaches chranton because they are really Junior high wrestlers making improvements “Keep plugging away day to day,” Feb. 3. always ask if we have questions or if good,” junior co-captain Haley By Hannah Nicholson and portant than winning. said. Coach Greg Molnar said in reference Senior night was celebrated on we need help with a play.” The team Hess said. The Lady Panthers hope Inconsistent temps affecting hard water anglers Hillary Twiford “We’re pretty okay. There are a “I started to remember the moves to the path forward for the team, who Feb. 14 with a contest against the STAFF WRITERS works hard every practice, and they to continue improving their rela- safe ice is a gamble by the end of just be teased,” Mr. Horne said. lot of first year kids on the team, and this season. I had forgotten them played their final game of the season Maplewood Tigers. The following have made progress throughout the tionships on and off the court in the By Bailey Kozalla the season. The Canadohta and Py- Despite the discouraging outlook, it’s a small team,” seventh grader because this is my first year back,” last night against Erie East. There seniors were recognized in a cere- SPORTS EDITOR As the end of the wrestling sea- season. postseason. “We didn’t play great as matuning ice fishing tournaments he was able to take advantage of the Landon Caldwell said. eighth grader Karleigh Steiner said. will be no postseason play as Coach mony before the game: Nick Brad- son approaches, the junior high team “At the beginning of the season I a team at the beginning of the sea- Frustration looms over North- were scheduled for Feb. 11, but were hard water before Christmas in the Caldwell is the 117 pound wres- “This is kind of a big goal, but I hope Molnar stated that the team will de- ley, Austin Brown, Alan McGill, is on its way to championships in was a little nervous, but I knew all son, but we are playing really well as west PA as ice fishing anglers wait cancelled due to a lack of ice. The early season and catch a fair amount tler for the team, and he has hopes to someday be the first girl wrestler cline an eighth seed in the bracket. Sam Michaels, Grant Phelan, Cut- Mercer. According to their coach the girls already, so it wasn’t bad be- a team now,” Mulligan said. for a permanent winter cool-down Canadohta tournament has been re- of bluegills. of becoming a state medalist in high from Saegertown to go to states,” “We implemented new styles of ter’b Pritchard, Dane Rhoades, and Sean Byham, they did not win many cause they were very welcoming,” They will be in action on the to emerge. A brief January warm- scheduled for Feb. 25 and Pymatun- Senior Grant Phelan is becoming school. she said. She is excited for champi- play into our regimen in order to be Kole Schlosser. Manager Hannah matches this season due to new freshman Kaylee Mulligan said. home court tomorrow night at 7 p.m. up melted the December ice which ing Feb. 18. frustrated with the weather pattern. This year, a few kids rejoined the onships with her wrestling family. more successful without our injured Crum and cheerleaders Jackie Gal- wrestlers and exhibition matches, The girls spend their time at prac- against Iroquois in the first round of many anglers were able to fish be- The annual Conneaut Lake tour- “I haven’t touched the ice in over a wrestling team who had taken a few It’s been a great season and I players, and we put in as much work ford, Paige Coon, and Emily Berger which are matches that do not count tice reviewing the plays they’ll need the playoffs. fore Christmas. Very uncommon in nament has not been scheduled yet. year in a half and probably because years off from the sport. couldn’t ask for a better season and as possible to finish out our season were also recognized. toward the overall match score but our area, it was presumed that a pro- It seems as though the weather will in March it will stay in the fifties. It’s “Since I haven’t wrestled since a better group of kids to work with,” with a dub,” senior captain Cutter’b Although the Panthers lost 77-41, allow wrestlers to gain experience. ductive early season was eminent. prompt a cancellation of many tour- a big shame that the weather isn’t like fifth grade, I’m doing a lot bet- Byham said. The state qualifier tour- For all the latest sports news and Pritchard said. the highlight of the evening came But winning was not the highest pri- However, the early season was cut naments this year. cooperating,” Phelan said. ter than I thought I would,” fresh- nament for PJW (Pennsylvania Ju- The injuries did allow some play- during halftime when the senior ority. short, and fishermen are now pa- Social Studies teacher and avid A February freeze could kick man Brandon Gaus said. He cites his nior Wrestling) will held at Mercer updates follow us ers to step up their game. “They players joined the cheerleaders on “I think everyone has improved tiently awaiting a cold front to freeze ice fishing angler Mr. Adam Horne start the fishing again and hopefully friends as the reason that he came High School on Feb. 26, and Byham finally started to play within their the court for a dance to “We’re All in a lot this season,” said Byham, who @PantherPressSHS up the lakes in time for the tourna- reflected on the negative outcome of prompt the fish to bite. Optimism is back to the sport. “I had a lot of pres- believes at least one of his seven means,” senior Grant Phelan said. This Together” from “High School considers improvement more im- ments. the season. “It’s nuts. I don’t think key, and perhaps anglers will enjoy sure so I decided to give it a try,” he wrestlers will qualify for states. “After losing Stevie for the season Musical.” For a recap of that perfor- The lakes with few tributaries there will be a late season; it might a late season this year, but only time and Eli for half a dozen games, the mance, visit @PantherPressSHS. dynamic changed.” Draa made his seem to be locked-up by now, but freeze up again, but I think we will will tell. Congratulations on your great season wrestlers! Junior high boys struggling with numbers 23877 State Highway 77 said. Crowl makes waves for Bulldogs Meadville, PA 16335 By Hunter Trzeciak The young panther’s season has By Kassie Boyd was young, and competitively for Crowl credits his success to his ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR not been a total bust, though, as they STAFF WRITER nearly five years. Swimmers utilize team. “My team are like my fami- Phone: 814-333-1169 Fax: 814-336-5893 the four strokes during competition: ly,” Crowl said. “They make me a It’s no secret that the junior high have pulled out several wins Saegertown High School boasts a freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, better person.” boys basketball team has had some Their record for the 2016-2017 colorful assortment of student ath- and butterfly. Crowl’s personal fa- Seventh graders Brittany Houck, issues this season. Unlike years past, regular season is 7-15. This is not letes. Sophomore Ben Crowl swims vorite is the breaststroke, which also and Averie Braymer are the next there are no freshman on the team bad considering they have overcome for the Meadville Bulldogs during happens to be his best event. He generation of aquatic athletes at because they were needed on the ju- adversities such as eighth grader Lo- the winter sport season. He is the clocked his best time of 1:19:70 on Saegertown. The two are members nior varsity squad. This has caused gan Ingram’s ankle injury. only Saegertown student currently Feb. 9. of the Meadville’s Y.M.C.A. team, some of the players concern. “I think Ingram was their second leading swimming at the varsity level. The Meadville Bulldogs defeated composed of competitors ages 5 to the reason we are losing these games scorer. Tomorrow night, Feb. 18 at “I just enjoy swimming more East Senior High on Feb. 15. This 18. is because we are playing freshman 7 p.m., the boys will face Union City than other sports,” Crowl said, “It’s was their last meet of the 2016-17 teams,” eighth grader Jake Reisinger in the first round of the Lions Club what I’m good at.” The Saegertown Tournament. diver has been swimming since he season. The Panther Press The Panther Press 10 Friday, February 17, 2017 Alumni Arts and Entertainment Friday, February 17, 2017 11 Saegertown alum Randy Shaffer co-founds Vibe Entertainment Group And the Oscar goes to? This year’s Best Picture Sheeran returns from year long hiatus Cutter’b Pritchard lasted about twenty minutes. everyday was a history lesson in wonderfully acted and expertly cast the fact that “Hacksaw Ridge” was By Hunter Trzeciak ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR By Ben Haylett movie will be sure to please you. based on actual events, and Gibson Another month went by before country music.” DIRECTOR OF BROADCASTING Shaffer heard anything else about He also mentioned how his eyes When Casey Affleck, star of himself has held it to a high standard Ten years ago, Saegertown alum- “Manchester by the Sea,” appeared of accuracy. ni Randy Alan Shaffer had his sights the matter. One night in the re- were opened to legendary artists Award season is in full swing Back in December of 2015, British singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran an- cording studio at nearby Carnegie such as Buck Owens, Merle Hag- and the culmination of the season is on Saturday Night Live to promote Best Picture frontrunner “La La nounced to his fan following through both his Twitter and Instagram ac- set on being a country music artist. his movie. He said, “It’s an incredi- Land” has also caused a lot of buzz Fast forward to the present, and Mellon University, Shaffer got a gard, and Hank Williams. finding its climax with the Academy counts that he would be taking some much needed time away from his call with a California zip code and Just three short months after mov- Awards on Feb. 26. bly depressing picture.” because it is nominated for 14 Os- phone, by posting a screenshot of a message typed in his notes: Shaffer is still pursuing his musical And, he could not be more right. cars, a distinction only shared by career, but in a more non-traditional stopped midway through the session. ing to Nashville, Shaffer nabbed an This past year has been a land- He answered and the first thing they internship at Red Vinyl Music. It mark year for cinema, with out- “Manchester by the Sea” tells the “Titanic”(1997) and “All About way than one might think. story of a man whose brother has Eve”(1959). He recently co-founded Vibe En- said was, “Would you like to go to was here where he started his career standing dramas like “Fences” and California to be on the show?” in the business side of music. “Manchester by the Sea,” the World just passed away, and he has been It is a classic love story with a tertainment Group, based in Nash- named the legal guardian of his six- modern twist, excellent music, and ville. It worked out for Shaffer that “I learned a lot about the music War II epic “Hacksaw Ridge,” the the taping of the show fell over his publishing world and songwriting.” musical “La La Land,” and five oth- teen year old nephew. spot on choreography make “La La Graduating with the class of 2009, If that story does not sound sad Land” the musical for people who Shaffer played on the volleyball and spring break that year. “They flew Not only did he get to brush shoul- er films nominated for Best Picture. me out to L.A. on a Monday night, ders with some of the best music “Fences” tells the story of a man enough, it goes on to get worse. do not like musicals. This fact alone golf teams, was a member of the Contributed photo In the interest of not releasing have a lot to do with why it has been JETS team, and was student council we filmed Tuesday evening, then I writers in Nashville, but he also Randy Shaffer is a 2009 graduate of Saegertown High School and currently who dreams of becoming a profes- flew back Wednesday morning.” found some lifelong friends and sional baseball player, but instead spoilers, I would just recommend doing so well with the general public president. His post-high school plans resides in Nashville pursing a career in the music industry. to go see this movie, but definitely and critics alike. Even though he placed second, mentors during his time there. Vibe specializes in helping new which allows us to provide an insider becomes a sanitation worker, father, were to attend the University of bring the tissue box because you will To learn more about “La La Land” looking back at that experience, he Shaffer knew in order to continue artists get out into the competitive perspective when creating content.” and husband. Pittsburgh with a focus in filmmak- need it. read our review of it on said, “The people were great, and to get his name out there, he would Nashville music scene. Capable of Shaffer’s video for up and com- This intense drama was adapted ing, but later in his first sesmster, Mel Gibson’s return to the silver www.thepantherpress.com. the whole experience was something have to work tirelessly.”It’s about doing everything from music vid- ing artist Dylan Schneider’s “You from the play of the same name, and Shaffer decided to switch majors to screen after his extended absence, These movies are just the tip of the I’ll never forget. That instilled even working hard, being patient, and eos to setting up live performances, Heard Wrong” was recently posted is therefore very dialogue and char- business marketing. “I thought at “Hacksaw Ridge,” was met with iceberg, and if you have the money more confidence that I love to per- having a drive with passion. Be hon- Vibe does it all, and even tailors the on billboard.com, one of the most acter heavy, much like “Glengarry the time, I’d continue learning about much fanfare, even if he was behind and free time, I would recommend form in front of people. I attribute est and good to people, if you take process to the artists themselves. prominent music charts and music Glen Ross”(1993). film through experience and use my the camera. seeing all of them. a lot of that to my love for public care of the around you, they will take Shaffer explained Vibe’s main goal: news sites. Because of this, certain view- marketing degree to help my music This gritty war story has been Just be advised, some of the less- speaking as well. They definitely care of you,” said Shaffer. “The core of everything we do is “It’s exciting to think that some- ers may have trouble following its career, but also help start a business hailed to be just as violent, if not er known titles on the list normally both go hand in hand, with having His next endeavor would be work- for the love of music, which is what thing I made was featured in a huge complex story making “Fences” an down the line.” more violent than Steven Spielberg’s do not come around here, but larger similar mentalities on how to engage ing at Streamsound Records where brought us to Nashville in the first music publication like this. Definite- acquired taste that not everyone will It wasn’t long into his college ca- masterpiece “Saving Private Ryan,” theaters will almost always have all your audience.” he would learn about the record label place.” ly lets us know we are headed in the enjoy, but if a night at the theater reer before Shaffer got a real taste of but what sets the two movies apart is the nominees. what it was like to be a performer. Shaffer then competed in the side of the industry. At Vibe, Shaffer is the lead vid- right direction.” sounds like a good idea to you, this In late November of 2011, when he “Sing Your Heart Out for a Soldier” As a digital marketer, Shaffer eographer, while Nehrbas is the The video will be featured on was 21, Shaffer was watching “The competition. He recorded a song and helped come up with social media business manager/artist developer. CMT later this month. When asked Singing Bee,” a nationally televised made a video for it. Of thirty entries campaigns and ways to connect Shaffer appreciates the strengths how this work will translate into Big Sean gets personal with “I Decided.” album game show which aired on the CMT received, he won first place and Streamsound recording artists with his partner brings to the table. “It’s success, Shaffer said, “It pushes the $10,000. their fan bases, and, as he remem- always nice to have someone to envelope of what we’ve been doing channel (MTV Network). feeling-wise, but when you Shaffer recalled: “Once the show The opportunities for Shaffer bers it: “everything from promoting bounce ideas off of and keep you and increases our credibility. We are however were just beginning. After songs on radio, to touring, and mar- accountable. We are definitely more very thankful for opportunities like By Hunter Trzeciak really listen to the lyrics, it was over, they had an email you ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR seems “Sean Don” did that could contact about seeing if there graduating from the University of keting operations”. powerful together.” this with great people.” Pittsburgh with a degree in business With several credible jobs under It can be hard to stick out and be Shaffer clearly loves what he’s On Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 rap artist on purpose, as he wanted to were tryouts in an area near you. I show how life is full of ups sent an email, then a few days later marketing, Shaffer made the daunt- his belt, Shaffer decided to break off unique, especially when you are try- doing now. “There is nothing better Big Sean released his fourth studio ing move to Nashville, Tennessee, on his own and pursue what he calls ing to gain new talented artists, Shaf- than helping someone’s dream come album, “I Decided.” and downs . received a reply saying that there “No Favors” which fea- weren’t any auditions in my area.” the country music capital of the his “modified dream.” fer explained. to life,” he said. And this is exactly This album followed up his 2015 world. In October of 2016, Shaffer along “Each project is unique in the way what he gets to do every day at Vibe release “Dark Sky Paradise” and tures “rap god” Eminem is Disappointed? Not in the least. a hardcore, in your face kind A few months later he received an Shaffer’s first job in Nashville with business partner, Nicole Neh- that we work one-on-one with the Entertainment. is definitely the Getting Out Our was as a guest relations specialist rbas (whom he met back in 2013 artist to map out a video treatment For more information, check out Dreams (G.O.O.D.) Music signees’ of song, while “Halfway Off Winter, Spring, and Summer of 2016 passed without a word from the email from the Singing Bee asking the Balcony” is softer and him to do a Skype audition that con- at the Country Music Hall of Fame. while working at The Country Mu- that would be appealing to their vibenashville.com and follow them most honest work to date. artist. The Fall came around and there still was no word of when he was “It was one of the best jobs I’ve ever sic Hall of Fame) started Vibe Enter- fanbase. We also stand out because on Facebook, Instragram and Twit- Since releasing his first album uses boatloads of imagery. releasing new material or when he was returning to civilization in general. sisted of several components includ- Then he comes back ing a mock round of the game and had. The people were amazing, and tainment Group. of our joint record label experience ter @vibenashville. back in 2011, Big Sean has grown Finally in December, the singer tweeted a single blue square, exactly one lyrically with every album he has around with “Sunday Morn- year from going on his social media hiatus. Fans were going crazy, wonder- put out and this one is no exception. ing Jetpack” which shows ing what in the world it could mean. The Panther Press Staff Volume 11: 2016-2017 that despite some of the Special Media Projects Editor The album has several intros On Jan. 6, Sheeran released a pair of singles called “Castle on the Hill” Editor in Chief Features Editor Social Media Editor Staff Writers “L’s” that have been thrown Sydney Kightlinger Kaitlyn Walsh Payton Brooks Kaity Gage Jade Allen, Kassie Boyd, Jeff and interludes (“Intro”,“Owe Me”) troit natives’ growth as both an artist and “Shape of You” , which he had hinted at since his social media return, which features and older and wiser his way, he is doing just fine. and as a human being in general. but they still came as a great surprise to fans. Baldwin, Tyler Brooks, Francis The album feels way more per- Arts and Entertainment Editor sounding voice of Big Sean which It spotlights the rapper’s insane The surprises didn’t end there. Sheeran released the name of his third News Editors Sports Editor Marketing Director Jageacks, Braeden Kantz, Ellie sonal than his others have, even Rachel Barner Cutter’b Pritchard Elizabeth Hasko Hunter Trzeciak Lybarger, Hannah Myers, Hannah is perceived to be him looking back lyrical ability, and if he continues album, which of course following in his last two albums footsteps + (Plus) and questioning the life he had lived, including personal messages from putting albums out like this, he will and X (Multiply), calling it ÷ (Divide). He also announced several Europe- Austin Brown Bailey Kozalla Nicholson, Jalisa Norr, Hillary his mom being featured in the song Web Site Editors and if he was happy with the way he be well on his way to becoming one an tour dates. Director of Broadcasting Twiford, Grant Phelan, JT Sloan “Bigger Than Me” which I am sure Nick Bradley lived it. of Rap Music’s elite. A date has not be set for when the album will officially drop, but whenev- Opinion Editor Photo Editor Ben Haylett Adviser fans can greatly appreciate. Scout Van Cise Emily Ford Stefanie Arblaster The 14-track album might be er it does, there is no doubt it will be nothing short of genius. Stacey Hetrick thought of as all over the place “I Decided.” showcases the De- The Panther Press 12 Friday, February 17, 2017 This & That Fantastic Scholarships and where to find them

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