March 2009 Lane Technical College Prep High School Volume 41/Issue 4/ Page 1 St. Baldrick’s has students, staff going bald IN THE HEART Baldrickʼs and raised $63,000 with OF THE By Noemi Villanueva her ten teammates who also partic- ipated. This year, she is helping by The hospital visits seemed to fundraising for the big event. never end. While enduring six “I am trying to spread the word,” WARRIOR brutal sessions of chemotherapy said Sheridan. “I have told each of and 31 radiations, Alicia Sheridan, my teachers and friends to go bald Div. 020, grasped on to the meager and if they donʼt, I encourage them News 10 to 15 percent chance she had of to buy a cupcake from me. The surviving. profi ts go to St. Baldrickʼs.” SPAC Awards Sheridanʼs battle was a rough For many, Sheridan served as one, but within the past couple their inspiration for participating of years she has overcome stage in the Challenge. Several others BSA Play four of Ewingʼs Sarcoma, a cancer wanted to show support for their found in the bones. She is not cur- own loved ones. Italian Exchange rently undergoing any more treat- “[I wanted to do the Challenge be- ments and hopes her remission cause] two of my cousins had can- will continue. cer,” said Marina Diaz, Div. 172. “Throughout it all, my family and “I also did it because I know girls Features friends were extremely supportive, wonʼt shave [their heads] since it but the physical and mental toll would be emotional for them. Even Tuskegee Airmen that cancer takes is devastating,” if youʼre a girl, itʼs nothing to be said Sheridan. embarrassed about.” Yoga In support of Sheridan and other “I know a family member, teach- cancer victims nationwide, Lane er, and a friend of the family [that Lucky Charms students and staff participated suffers from cancer] and I always in the St. Baldrickʼs Challenge wanted to contribute to a cause,” Sentimental Items throughout March and raised over said Elias Acevedo, Div. 032. $16,500. The St. Baldrickʼs Foun- Trevor Ben, Div. 051, had a dation is a volunteer-driven grandma that died from cancer, Potholes f u n d r a i s i n g which was more organization of a reason for Dangerous Texting working for “Raising him to clip his pediatric can- hair. Profanity in School cer research. money saves Others, like Jes- Vo l u n t e e r s sica Hoyos, Div. Hector Couty, Div. 907, gets a close shave at the St. Baldrick’s event. Arranged Marriages raise aware- lives like mine, 049, were not so ness and gather willing to get the skinhead, but when I tell them [I and was able to get a corporate do- donations by and for that full shave, but did did it for a cause] they compliment nation by informing his manager. Opinion shaving their cut off several me,” said Santillan. Best Buy donated $1000, $100 for heads. inches of hair to For some of the girls, the cutting each of its employees that shaved The Wiz JROTC orga- I am very show her support. was harder than they expected and their heads. nized the Chal- “At fi rst I didnʼt proved to be emotionally diffi cult. “The more, the better; if I can lenge as their grateful,” said want to, but I kept “Iʼve had long hair all my life and get a lot of people to help, itʼll af- Gay Marriage service-learn- hearing about it so when [I was] asked to take the fect someone in the world,” said ing project this and I wanted to after picture, I started crying,” said White. Stem Cell Research year, making Alicia Sheridan, be a part of some- Yadira Martinez, Div. 026. “I was JROTC was able to get barbers Lane one of thing great,” said on stage with my friend and we from ʻWe Got You Fadedʼ to vol- 32 Chicago Div. 020. Hoyos. were holding hands; it was tough.” unteer to do the cutting. Ivan Del- Sports Public Schools The shaving Mr. OʼDonnell, who was the big- gado and Manuel Aponte did not participating in the event. brought up a range of emotions gest fundraiser with $1,100 in do- hesitate to help. Col. Kochheiser, the JROTC Se- among students and staff. nations, encouraged students and “We want to be a community Boys’ Lacrosse nior Army Instructor, led the event “Me and my friends were do- friends to make bigger donations if based barbershop; we want to do and shared the same enthusiasm as ing it all together so it was more he shaved his goatee. something for the kids and do any- Max Schneider his motivated cadets. of a ʻbro momentʼ and I felt more “The biggest thing was losing my thing we could to help,” said Del- To encourage outstanding recruit- inspired after hearing Alicia,” said beard,” said OʼDonnell. “My wife gado. ment for volunteers, Kochheiser Acevedo. and daughter were there so it was The event was emotionally stir- offered further incentives at his “Once [the hairdresser] cut the entertaining.” ring for many, leading them to be own expense. middle, I was like ʻWell, thereʼs no Heavily advertising the event more thoughtful of those with can- “I told them one girl turning back now!ʼ But I felt really around school greatly contributed cer. It is safe to say Sheridan was counts as fi ve guys; happy because I really wanted to to Laneʼs success in the Chal- the most touched by her schoolʼs I told them ʻIf you do it,” said Dolores Santillan, Div. lenge. support. could get fi ve girls to 179. “We visited different divisions “Everyone who shaved their head do it, Iʼll even shave Some realized that having a to remind people if youʼre not go- is showing their solidarity for kids my eyebrowsʼ!” he shaved head would bring much ing to shave at least donate to [the with cancer,” said Sheridan. “Rais- said. attention, especially among the fe- cause],” said Acevedo. ing money saves lives like mine, Last year, Sheridan male students. Zach White, Div. 926, who is a and for that I am very grateful.” shaved her head for St. “[People] just look at me like a head JROTC, works at Best Buy March 2009 News Page 2 Lane chapped over lip balm sales at Jewel example. “The guy thatʼs always [at the LoBosco said that although Lane By Julie Dimas “[The plaza] has nothing to do sales counter] told me, ʻYou bet- is not benefiting from the distribu- with Lane. We do not [gain] any ter buy yours fast, theyʼre selling tion of these products, the school Piggy banks, Rubikʼs Cubes, profit from the stores or the name. like hot cakes.ʼ And I was like ʻOh still has a good relationship with blankets, playing cards, and waste- So I donʼt know if we should be thanks, my lips can do without Jewel. She does, however, hope baskets are all items having the flattered or insulted,” she said. Lane Tech lip balm.ʼ [Then] the that Lane can come up with bet- Lane logo on them that are avail- Several Lane staff and students guy was like ʻYeah, theyʼre not ter products to sell at the school able for purchase in the school do not approve of the sales. doing as well as we thought,ʼ” store. store. Recently, however, Jewel “Iʼm not comfortable with Jewel said Naomi Maldonado, Div. 044. “Iʼd love to find something that began selling a different product producing [Lane] items without “Not that many people have that kids would buy …but we havenʼt with Laneʼs logo on it: lip balm, our input,” said assistant principal much school pride to buy things hit on the right thing yet,” said which has been on display in the Dr. Dignam. “I donʼt even know such as lip balm with their school LoBosco. self-checkout aisle. why theyʼre selling lip balm. I logo,” said Lizbeth Bastidas, Div. Reid suggests cooperation as a The fact that Jewel has been donʼt see its significance.” 023. solution that could benefit both selling Lane lip balm came as a “Itʼs not fair because theyʼre “Iʼm not going to buy it because Lane and Jewel. surprise to many, including the profiting off of Laneʼs name and I donʼt need it. I could just get “I think Lane and Jewel should school administration, since it is the association of good that comes normal lip balm rather than some become more of a partnership, so being done without the schoolʼs from our high school,” said AP unknown lip balm that might not we could help them promote [the consent and Lane is receiving no Chemistry teacher Mr. Reid. even work,” said Justyna Dorniak, lip balm] and we can get some commission on the sales. “Lane Tech is a high school and Div. 276. profit from it,” said Reid. “We “The school did not give them if youʼre going to advertise some- Because sales of the Lane lip should also survey students about permission,” said Dr. LoBosco. “I thing from a high school, then the balm have been low, Incrocci said what items they need and the stu- didnʼt even know anything about high school should benefit from he does not plan on ordering more. dents should vote on it. Lane and it until [recently] when someone it,” echoed Beatrice Melliza, Div. He does, however, plan on trying Jewel could sell these items and said, ʻDid you know theyʼre sell- 021. to sell other Lane products such as then part of the profits can be ing these at Jewel for a dollar?ʼ I Krizza Jimenez, Div. 170, Graduation teddy bears and socks used for funding extra curricular said, ʻNo!ʼ” agrees. in hopes that these products will activities, sports, tutoring, and the “I contacted CPS and said ʻCan “It would be okay if Lane makes be more successful. Memorial Garden.” [Jewel] do that?ʼ and [CPS] said a profit from it, but since theyʼre ʻWell unless youʼve trademarked not, Jewel should have no right to your name, (which you canʼt sell it,” she said. do because itʼs a public school) Other students found more thereʼs nothing to really prevent humor in the situation. it.ʼ [Jewel] should ask permission, “[Iʼm going to buy one so that] but apparently itʼs all legal,” said when I grow up I can show my LoBosco. children and grandchildren and be Store director of Jewel, Brian like, ʻLook, Lane Tech lip balm! Incrocci, saw this as a good busi- My school was so cool that we had ness opportunity and knew there our own lip balmʼ,” said Evelyn were no legal issues concerning Brito, Div. 041. the distribution of the products “I think it is a cute thing. I have before he started selling them. not bought one yet because I donʼt “The number of kids that come want to be the dork being the only through here from Lane Tech one having the lip balm but I will look[ed] like an easy sale,” said soon. I think it is an awesome Incrocci.” idea,” said Carmen Caraballo, LoBosco said it is not uncommon Div. 039. for businesses to use big names, Apparently few Lane students such as Laneʼs, to their benefit, are of this opinion as the lip balm pointing out the Lane Plaza as an sales have been sluggish. The Lane lip balm box that is on display at Jewel. Bubble tea makes debut at Tasty House tea on its menu, which now lists 15 different again having a local establishment that sells By David Pohlad flavors, many of which previously appeared on bubble tea. BeBoBaʼs menu. They sell their bubble tea in “I donʼt have any problem. Iʼm actually Knocking down walls, ripping out counters, one size only and the cost is $3.50. really excited. They use real fruit and are quite and expanding business is whatʼs been on the Students who were loyal BeBoBa customers tasty,” said Magie Fotovatian, Div. 050. menu for owners of Tasty House recently. are skeptical. “I love bubble tea,” said Jake Pieruccini, After BeBoBaʼs closing on Jan. 10, Tasty “Itʼs pretty obvious they decided to make Div. 040. “I used to go there all the time before House rented out their former next-door neigh- bubble tea so that they could get the fame and weightlifting, and got really sad when they borʼs space and went to work turning it into an acceptance BeBoBa received from Lane stu- closed. When I heard that Tasty House started expansion of their own restaurant. And Tasty dents,” said Gilany Rodriguez, Div. 173, the selling bubble tea, I got so excited! I havenʼt House didnʼt just move into their space, but also founder of the Facebook group called “SAVE been there yet but I canʼt wait to try all of their in on their market; they now serve bubble tea. BEBOBA.” new flavors.” “Itʼs not uncommon for a Chinese restaurant “It is a debate whether or not Tasty House Because BeBoBa could not survive finan- to sell bubble tea, or some kind of fruit drink did the right thing by selling bubble tea,” said cially selling bubble tea, some wonder if Tasty or smoothie,” said Magie Fotovatian, Div. Liz Hock, Div. 037, who used to visit BeBoBa House can do any better. 050. “It was just a matter of time before Tasty frequently. “But my expectations are incred- “BeBoBa depended entirely on bubble House did.” ibly low for any sort of bubble tea they think tea, whereas Tasty House has always been a Apparently not wanting to compete with theyʼre going to sell. Nothing beats BeBoBa.” Chinese restaurant, so they always have a fall- BeBoBa, Tasty House had never offered bubble Other students are sweet to the idea of once back,” said Rodriguez. March 2009 News Page 3 Warrior named best overall newspaper by Scholastic Press Anna Treesara, Div. 922, one of Staff Report the staffʼs two editors-in-chief, was named Student Journalist of the Year, Laneʼs student newspaper, The War- which included a $1,500 scholarship. rior, scored several victories at the 17th Mr. Johnson, The Warriorʼs advisor, en- annual Scholastic Press Association of tered the staffʼs best work in 18 differ- Chicago/ McCormick-Tribune Founda- ent categories. Lane students received tion High School Media Awards held at ratings of Superior or Excellent in 15 of Roosevelt University on March 19, which those categories. Consequently, The War- was attended by 15 Chicago high schools. rior also earned Lane the award for Over- Lane was named Superior Over- all School Performance, given to the all Newspaper and awarded Superior school that received the most awards. Overall Layout in the tabloid division. See the complete list of Laneʼs winners below. Superior: Excellent: Overall Newspaper Tabloid - Staff Overall Web Site - Staff Overall Layout Tabloid - Staff Overall Web Design - Staff News Story - Noemi Villanueva Sports Feature Story - Joanna Stepkow General Feature Story - Natalie Reyes Sports Photo - Crystal Rivera Personality Profile - Samantha DʼAnna & Original Editorial Cartoon - Carolina Anna Treesara DeSouza Non-Sports Photo - Natalie Reyes Original Drawing or Comic - Carolina Community Story - Anna Chlopecki DeSouza Computer Graphics - Lucia Ramirez Journalist of the Year: Humorous Article - Dulce Arroyo Members of The Warrior staff pose in front of the Bean Anna Treesara in Chicago’s Milennium Park after the awards ceremony. Rice promoted to assistant principal; Jarka named new Head of Security she selected Ms. Rice, the Dean Dean of Students. position are simple. as Ms. Rice did.” By Tony Zhou of Students, as the new assistant With Rice changing positions, “My hope is to do the best I can Although the position changes principal. Mr. Jarka has been promoted to for the school, Dr. Lobosco, teach- have been made official, the actual After long-time assistant prin- “I am unbelievably pleased,” take over as Dean of Students and ers, and students,” said Ms. Rice. transitions will take some time to cipal Mrs. Rosemary Dean passed said Ms. Rice. “Itʼs an honor that head of security. “Thatʼs what weʼre here for - to go into full effect. Rice and Jarka away, Dr. LoBosco opened the po- she picked me. This is something “Dr. Lobosco asked me to fill help and to serve.” are continuing to work their old sition for assistant principal along Iʼve always wanted to be.” [Ms. Riceʼs] spot,” said Mr. Jar- Jarka said he has not considered positions while slowly moving with the position of the Dean of Ms. Rice has worked for CPS ka. making any major changes to how into their new ones. Students. for 22 years and at Lane for 17. Jarka has been teaching for near- things are currently run with secu- “There are still other respon- Lane staff sent in their resumes She served as a P.E. teacher in her ly 27 years, with 10 of those years rity and in the Discipline Office. sibilities [to take care of],” said to the Board before they were first few years at Lane before she at Lane. He taught U.S History, “I donʼt think you improve on Rice. “The full movement will be sent to Dr. LoBosco for review. became involved with student ac- World History, and AP European perfection,” he said. “Ms. Rice after International Days, Prom, During a faculty meeting on Feb. tivities. It was about five years ago History. has done a great job. My number and Graduation... once everything 13, Dr. LoBosco announced that when she was asked to work as the Rice said her goals in the new one goal is to do as good as a job gets settled.” Freshmen go dancing with the S.T.A.R.S. really just stuck to the friends that to learn and do together. By Alejandra Jimenez they already knew,” said Michael “[The dance] was a good idea Burbano, Div. 045. because the freshies and mentors Students were dancing with the For others the dance served its were able to hang out and do the S.T.A.R.S. (Students Together purpose. one dance they know,” said Ruby Achieve Results Successfully) at “It was a great idea to see the Benigno, Div. 033. the first-ever freshmen dance held people that we would be graduating “My favorite part of the dance on Feb. 27. Attendees included with and [was] just a fun time to was when everyone got in a circle freshmen and S.T.A.R.S. mentors. hang with our friends,” said Ashley and all these people were danc- The dance was set up in hopes of Bracken, Div. 250. ing in the middle,” said Aldijana bringing the freshmen and mentors Many mentors had their doubts Becevic, Div. 282. closer. about the dance being a success but Some freshmen who did not go “We wanted to give the freshmen soon noticed a change in the fresh- said they thought it would be bor- an opportunity to socialize with men attitudes once they got on the ing and did not like being singled other freshmen and their mentors,” floor and started dancing. out as freshmen. said Ms. Dulberg, counselor and “I think the dance was a success. “If there were upperclassmen I coordinator of the S.T.A.R.S. pro- There were less people sitting in would have gone,” said Jessica Ob- gram. “The overall goal is for stu- the bleachers than in the other Lane recki, Div. 252. “No offense, but dents to have friends because then dances,” said Jacqueline Maldo- who wants to spend [time] with just they are happier, and when they are nado, Div. 048. “I was not so sure [the freshmen]?” happy they are more successful in about it in the beginning, because Although it is still unknown if school.” not many people were dancing, but there will be a freshmen dance next This dance was different from eventually the freshmen were able year, many freshmen and mentors other dances in many ways. Tickets to get out of their comfort zones do recommend that it continues. were only $3, formal wear was not and have fun.” “I would have liked the dance at required, and it only lasted from 4 One event that really got the stu- the beginning of the year because p.m. to 6 p.m. dents up and onto the dance floor the freshmen will be more comfort- Womenʼs History Fair held in Rm 113 Although it was meant for stu- was the playing of the song that the able with other students sooner,” Ms. Feuerʼs Women in Literature classes put on the Fair again this dents to meet new people, it didnʼt S.T.A.R.S. mentors had to perform said Dijovani Velazquez, Div. 024. year, in which student projects were displayed that honored women who exactly work out that way for ev- in front of and teach to the fresh- “It was a great experience,” said have made significant contributions to literature or history. Short films eryone. men over the summer. There was a Becevic. “They should have more created by students were also shown throughout the day as various Eng- “It was meant for the freshmen choreographed routine to the song dances like that for freshmen every lish classes attended the event. to meet new people but I think they that served as something fun for all year.” March 2009 News Page 4 Lane says “buongiorno” to Italian exchange program cultures in America.” to help reduce airfare expenses. By Paulina Yousif Lane students are excited about “We will do whatever we can for foreign students being around. fundraising. We can sell candy, and Dare il benvenuto a Chicago! “It would be pretty cool to maybe raffle tickets; they bring in Lane will heartily welcome Italian have foreign exchange students more money,” said Paganelli. students from Enrico Tosi High at Lane,” said Sara Gacic, Div. If the trip is approved, students School from June 15 to June 30 026. “Last year, there was a girl will land in Lombardy and stay in as they participate in Laneʼs first here from Rome, Francesca, who a small town near Milan. Students foreign exchange program. From was at Lane for most of the school will have a four-hour Italian class June 30 to July 15, 20 of Laneʼs year but she wasnʼt a part of any in the mornings then explore Italy third year and AP Italian students exchange program set up with for the rest of the day. will attend Enrico Tosi High Lane.” “My friends and I became “The kids will go on excursions School. good friends with her. She came to nearby cities like Brescia and Italian teacher Ms. Paganelli to parties and got to know what Cremona, for example. For one had a fortunate encounter with a American culture is like. She even of the weekends weʼre going to teacher from Italy, which sparked dated and was asked to prom.” take a bus or train to Florence and the initial idea for the program. “Having Italian students here Siena,” said Paganelli. “I met Rita Reina, a teacher from would be great. Youʼd get to learn “Four hours for an Italian class Tosi, that was sent here to teach at about their culture and help them is a lot but it will be helpful, espe- Sayre Elementary and she needed learn about our culture. Iʼm curi- cially since I donʼt want to forget to find a high school for Tosi to do ous to see how similar and differ- my Italian in college and it will be an exchange with. I talked to Dr. ent we act, and I could say I have helpful while weʼre there,” said Dignam and Dr. LoBosco and it a friend from Italy,” said Kaitlyn Sheena. “The overall trip sounds is in the works to be an ongoing Kvorka, Div. 031. amazing. It will be fun to be with exchange,” said Paganelli. The proposal for the exchange friends in Italy right before col- While in Chicago, students program is exciting for many, but lege, and Ms. Paganelli under- from Italy will learn debate, which the process to be granted approval stands we all want to have fun and was specifically requested by their is a tedious one. soak up the experience.” principal, since these students “Itʼs a long process to have a Lane students look forward to are like and experience my roots,” escape from the normal everyday were chosen by the Italian gov- trip approved by CPS. There are experiencing the Italian lifestyle said Alex Vizzone, Div. 027. agenda in Chicago,” said Vizzone. ernment to represent Italy in an lots of papers to be submitted and by staying with various families. Enrico Tosi High School and Lane “Living in Italy for a week would international debate competition. everything has to be in the sys- “Iʼm excited to be staying with will be doing another exchange also let me get away from being They will stay with Lane students, tem 60 days before the trip,” said other families because I want to during the 2009-2010 school year lazy because I would have to use who will be responsible for giving Paganelli. learn how people in other coun- for a week. The students will expe- everything I learned in Italian them tours of the city. Costs are not definite because tries live and what their culture is rience what high school is like in class from Ms. Paganelli.” “I want them to see that American there are different airlines being like,” said Sheena. Italy and Chicago. Italian is currently the only culture is diverse because I am checked out; there is an estimated “It would be interesting for “I think it would be fun to get language in the language depart- Assyrian,” said Enanna Sheena, cost of about $3000 per person for me to explore my heritage first to spend a week in an Italian ment that has a foreign exchange Div. 925. “I want them to experi- the entire trip that includes spend- hand staying with Italian families. high school. It would be a great program set up. ence life in Chicago and different ing costs. Fundraising will be done I would get to learn what families BSA performs original play for Black History Month play transitioned to a much more entertain- phony orchestra, conducted by Mr. OʼBrien, and was not recognized for it.” By Shanae Joseph ing part of African American history: the played a song dedicated to the life of Rosa After the civil rights period, the play tran- 1920s. Parks. sitioned to present day with Jeremy Nowell, On Friday, Feb. 27, students and sponsors The location of focus for this time period Parks is famous for being arrested in Div. 929, playing Barack Obama, the newly of BSA (Black Student Association) put on was the Cotton Club, where jazz music was Montgomery, AL in 1955 after she refused elected President of the United States. a play that journeyed through the lives of played by Duke Ellington and sweet melo- to give up her bus seat for a white man. This “Playing Obama was one of the most African Americans. dies sung by Billie Holiday. event played a significant role of the Civil incredible experiences of my life, because The play, written by Ms. Gholston and “I liked the girl who played Billie Holiday Rights Movement as it served as a catalyst I was looked upon as a role model,” said board members of BSA, chronicled the jour- because it sounded like she put a lot of emo- for the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Nowell. “I also enjoyed being a part of the neys of Africans and African Americans tion into her singing,” said Tina Leszkiewicz, The civil rights movement took place large- play, because I got to be around positive from the time of the powerful Queen Nzinga Div. 048. ly between 1954 and 1968. people, who were doing positive things.” to President Barack Obama. The role of Billie Holiday “...thereʼs more The movement brought on Students seemed to think the play was a Queen Nzinga was a powerful and well- was played by Airica heightened discrimination success. respected African Queen of Angola. During Daley, Div. 179. to history than and violent attacks from “It was meaningful and I learned a lot the 17th century, she fought against the “Iʼm glad she liked my whites, but also led to some from it,” said Stephanie Berryhill, Div. 176. European influence and the slave trade. performance, and the most just words in a of the greatest progress. “My favorite part was when the ketchup was In the play, Queen Nzinga was brought to exciting part was com- The play incorporated a poured on the black girl, because it showed life by Tamika Jackson, Div. 905. ing in on the piano,” said textbook,” said slide show displaying pic- how mean the whites were to the blacks.” “When I first started, I just wanted to be Daley. tures of various events from “I think the message was that people can seen,” said Jackson. “But as the play went on Daley was not the only Leszkiewicz, the Civil Rights Movement appreciate African American culture, and we had discussions about black history, and one who got the crowd and some of its power- thereʼs more to history than just words in a I noticed how important my role was. Thatʼs moving. Div. 048. ful leaders such as Martin textbook,” said Leszkiewicz. ”It was really when it got deeper to me, and I just wanted Duke Ellington, played Luther King and Stokley good. I liked the music and the singing, and to bring that graceful queen to life.” by science teacher Mr. Saffold, also excited Carmichael. it gave me a different perspective on African After Queen Nzinga the play examined the the crowd when he played the song “Satin Carmichael was the leader of the Black American history.” life of Harriet Tubman, an African American Doll,” just as the Duke would have himself. Panthers, who were aggressive activists for “The actors and actresses were good,” said woman who helped free over 300 slaves “Originally I was going to have a student black communities. Amy Chmelek, Div. 908. “I like when they did using the Underground Railroad. Tubman accompany me on the drums, but I wanted Originally the play called for a role for Fred the reenacting of The Color Purple, because it was played by Kierra Reese, Div. 915. to be more involved,” said Saffold. “So I Hampton, a leader of the Black Panthers of was well done and the singer was good.” “I enjoyed playing a powerful woman, mentioned that I could play the role of Duke Chicago, because he was the better known “Overall I was pleased with the produc- because it reminded me of [myself],” said Ellington, because I knew how to play the of the two. Antonio Marshall, Div. 909, tion,” said Ms. Gholston. “I just wanted the Reese. piano; and I loved it.” wanted to play Carmichael instead, however, students to make themselves, their families, After examining the issue of slavery the The music continued when Laneʼs sym- because “he did a lot for African Americans, but most of all their ancestors proud.” March 2009 News Page 5 Students make art, memories at Marwen the coast of Maine and just make art all accepted into KCAI, MIAD By Maria Murczek week long. No TV, phones, music, etc,” (Milwaukee Institute of Art said Mai. “Iʼm not a painter and this trip and Design), and SVA (School Every Saturday morning, Ruben Anzures, pushed me to create things I never thought of Visual Arts in New York); Div. 931, makes a trip on the Brown Line to I could.” 100 percent of the schools I his free art classes at the Marwen Institute. “I was granted a position in the Artward applied to,” said Vega. “Thanks Located downtown at 833 N. Orleans, Bound: New York Trip where ten students to the connections that Marwen Marwen is a nonprofit art organization that went to New York City to visit schools and builds with other schools I was is available to students in sixth through museums and to make art for one week able to receive a merit scholar- twelfth grade. Anzures has been attending during spring break,” said Pedro Vega, a ship from KCAI reserved for since his sixth grade class was given a pre- student at The Chicago Academy For The Marwen students, along with sentation about the institute. Arts. other scholarships.” “Marwen is just a fun place to hang out Besides art classes, Marwen helps with Students of the College and with your friends and make some pretty college planning and career development. Career program attend pre-col- cool art at the same time,” said Anzures. In the College and Career program, students lege summer workshops that “Itʼs an awesome way to spend time. You receive aid when planning for their futures. also involve internships. With get to meet tons of cool people, and improve Students explore possible careers and high- this program, Torres received your art skills.” er education opportunities. an internship at Banana “They have a lot of good art programs “Marwen will definitely help with college Republic. and a wide variety of classes,” said Miami admissions,” said Hock. “They have special “I had the internship for visu- Torres, Div. 021. “They also have programs workshops and offices dedicated to helping al merchandising and a photo like internships and service work opportuni- their students make it to college.” internship and currently have ties. The staff members are so encouraging “They have informational meetings to help a public art piece displayed on and are full of advice. They help me with fill out applications and help build a portfo- the side of the building,” said everything.” lio to send to colleges,” said Anzures. Torres. “Thereʼs no catch,” said Mrs. Moore, a “Marwen offers ACT and SAT classes “I interned at Marwen (Art at ceramics teacher at Lane and Marwen. “The which help a lot of high school [students], Work) and through that intern- program is free, the highest quality, and itʼs and they also offer many chances for our ship, I also got to intern at the real gallery space. I think itʼs amazing.” portfolios to be looked at by colleges, (on Chicago Childrenʼs Museum,” “Iʼve taken tons of classes there, but most- Portfolio Day),” said Alexsandra Wiesyk, said Mai. Marwen, a nonprofit organization located in ly photography,” said Elizabeth Hock, Div. from Whitney Young. “All the teachers are “I did an internship at an art Chicago, offers free art classes to students. 037. “Every class is different; every teacher willing to sign college recommendations and gallery where I helped curate an has their own perspective and personality, the College and Career Center offers lots of art exhibition,” said Anzures. Marwen annually. Classes tend to have only so I like them all.” help and advice to confused teenagers.” Ninety percent of Marwen senior students about 18 students, and are held after school “My favorites are the ceramics, photogra- This program also helps students find who partake in college and career programs on weekdays and all day on Saturdays. phy, and sculpture classes,” said Anzures. “I financial aid for the colleges they want to attend college the following year. There is a strict attendance policy (maxi- am really interested in that type of art and I attend. Art teachers at Lane are pleased with mum two absences) that must be followed, love getting my hands dirty.” “I got a Marwen scholarship for $14,000 Marwen and encourage all students to go. or the student is dropped from the course The Marwen Foundation has four pro- through the College and Career Program “Not enough people take advantage of the and welcomed to return the next semester. grams: Studio, College and Career, Alumni, for Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI),” said program or what opportunities are offered,” About two to three different classes are and The Marwen Institute. Melaney Mitchell, Div. 929. said Mrs. Moore. available for students including, Time-Based Through the studio program, Walter “Last year, a student of Ms. McMeans “I highly recommend Marwen,” said Media, Photography, Design Arts, 3D and Payton student, Ha Mai, was able to go on won a full scholarship to MIAD,” said Mrs. Mr. Ceh, Laneʼs Art Department Chair. Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Intermedia, a trip to the east coast. Moore. “Students donʼt have to be art majors. and College and Career Planning. “I went on an ʻartist residency.ʼ Six kids “Thanks to the help of Marwen and its Register at www.marwen.org.” got to spend a week on a private island off college and career programs I have been Approximately 1,300 students attend Gallery 37 a place for all talents, personalities four periods in their normal school day, then identify different kinds of wood,” said often take trips to the Chicago Symphony By Grace McQueeny leave to go to Gallery. The students in this McCallister. “I also got to screen print a Orchestra for backstage tours, and perfor- program work from 2PM-4:30PM every piece of furniture, which ended up looking mances closed to the general public. Located just north of the Randolph/ weekday, and although they do not get paid, really awesome!” “Iʼve learned so much,” said Nicolette Wabash Brown Line stop, Gallery 37 has they get AP or Honors credits, depending on “Gallery students get exposed to so many Nazarowski, Div. 906. “Not only has my a class for every singer, dancer, actor, the class they sign up for. different kinds of things,” said Airica Daley, voice improved, but Iʼve learned how to sculptor, painter, and even chef. To sign “Gallery helps students prepare for a Div. 179. “If a person isnʼt open to new transition my style of singing.” up, junior or senior students submit an REAL working experience,” said Brittany things, then they should not attend.” Nazarowski is a part of the Opera Theater application that they can get online or Stokes, Div. 164. Project Theater is another popular class Workshop program, and says that Gallery from their counselor, and must decide if There are various painting and drawing at Gallery. Students learn about all aspects creates a very strong artistic environment. they want to attend the program after or classes offered at Gallery, along with a of theater and acting, then work on put- “My two teachers are awesome,” said during school. printmaking class. Gallery hosts art shows ting together a show. Currently, the proj- McCallister. “Theyʼre knowledgeable and The after school program at Gallery 37 where artists get to show their work to the ect theater group is working on the play helpful without being controlling, and I is part of a program called After School general public, their friends, and their fami- Godspell. know them better than I know my teachers Matters. Students attend their chosen class lies. Some students even put their artwork “I think anyone who is an artist should at school!” a few days a week from 4:30 PM until 7PM, up for sale. join Gallery, but you have to have what it “There is always something new and and get paid for their artistic efforts. This “Iʼm learning all kinds of stuff about takes,” said Dillon McKeever, a junior at exciting going on for us at Gallery,” said program is also offered in the summer. design and color separations in printmak- Lincoln Park. McKeever. “It is also so nice to be sur- “Itʼs fun,” said Bethany Fisher, Div. 167. ing,” said Amalia McCallister, a junior at McKeever is in the Vocal Arts program at rounded by such talented artists; weʼre “How often do you get a job that you think Whitney Young. Gallery, where students learn about music like a family!” is fun?” McCallister also took a unique furniture ranging from jazz to classical. They also To find out more about Gallery 37 or The Gallery 37 program during school is design class last semester. learn how to develop their voices and to apply, visit www.afterschoolmatters. a little different. Students only have about “I learned how to carve, varnish, and become better performers. He says that they org/programs/gallery37/. March 2009 News Page 6 Lane alum honored for WWII service wonderful opportunity flying was, being forced to do chin-ups, push-ups, By Caitlyn Kolakowski and [for] those of us who stuck with and sit-ups by one of his commanders it, aviation was going to be the way to named Daniel “Chappy” James. David James, a member of Laneʼs the future. We would have opportuni- “I said, ʻWhat the hell are we do- class of 1941, received a personal ties opened up for us,” he said. ing this for? These damn people hate invitation in December to attend the James became intrigued by the idea us? Why are we fighting for this damn inauguration of Barack Obama. He of being a pilot so he signed up. country?ʼ,” said Chappy James, “He received this honor because of his ser- While on the trip south to Tuskegee, said, ʻLet me tell you something. This vice to the nation in WWII as a mem- AL, on Oct. 16, 1942, he noticed a is my country. I love her and Iʼm go- ber of the Tuskegee Airmen. change in the way he was treated. ing to protect her from all enemies, “He went out of his way to invite “From Chicago to Evansville, we foreign and domesticʼ and then he us,” said James. “I think Obama felt could sit anywhere we wanted on the walked away and no longer hazed that he was the beneficiary of a lot train. But when it got to Evansville, me.” of other peopleʼs sacrifices. We were Indiana, and we were going to cross one of the groups that he could point into Kentucky, the train had a segre- WWII Service & Recognition to and say ʻIʼm here because of what gated area for African Americans.” “The military was very skeptical they didʼ.” These were the Jim Crow Cars whether African Americans were What exactly the Tuskegee Airmen named after the Jim Crow Laws that smart enough, sophisticated enough did was play a pivotal role in helping segregated public places. James was to fly an airplane. I think they really the U.S. to defeat the Nazis in WWII. aware of them but unfamiliar with the expected us to fail,” said James. ”Our They were sent on the most danger- discriminatory environment he would achievements were unassailable.” ous missions and served as “shelters face in the South. A t-shirt worn by Tuskegee Airmen for the white bombers,” according to “I grew up in the North. I went to years later sums up this sentiment, a report on WGN news. The battles Lane Tech. I was not accustomed reading: “In 1941 the military did not they fought, however, started long be- to the peculiar cultural habits in the want us to fly, but in 1945 only the fore they were sent to Europe. South,” said James. Nazis did not want us to fly.” The Tuskegee Airmen, also known “We were greeted at the train station It was over 60 years after the War as the 332nd Fighter Group, were an by a white lieutenant. He impressed when the Tuskegee Airmen were fi- all African American air force squad- upon us that we were now in Ala- nally formally recognized for their ron that trained in Tuskegee, Alabama bama, not the North. [The South had] service. In March of 2008 they were David James during his time as a Tuskegee Airman. in something called the Tuskegee Ex- strict laws separating the races. The invited to the White House by Presi- The last paragraph reads that “we try,” he said. periment. Prior to this, the U.S. mili- whole 15-minute speech was to im- dent George W. Bush to be awarded have to bind up the nationʼs wounds,” James fondly recalls the woman he tary had no Black pilots. press upon us that the South was seg- the Congressional Gold Medal. something James believes is still hap- took to his senior prom at Lane. regated and that we had to adjust. I felt “It was a very memorable occasion,” pening in the U.S. today. “None of my classmates had seen an Jamesʼ Journey Begins utterly degraded.” said James, who pointed out that other “I never would have guessed that in African American woman look like James heard about the squadron Not much changed to make him feel individuals like George Washington, 2008 we would have the first African that,” said James laughing. “She put while studying at Harper Library at any better during his time at Tuskegee Rosa Parks, and the Wright Brothers American president,” he said. Halle Barry to shame.” the University of Chicago. After see- where the training was grueling. The were also awarded this medal. James has his 67th reunion coming ing an advertisement recruiting for the Tuskegee Airmen faced discrimina- James was particularly excited about The Lane Years up and according to the class treasur- U.S. Army, James attended a lecture tion and hazing by being denied food, being honored again by the recent James believes that he has had many er, more than 100 people are expected at Mendell Hall. entertainment, and respect. invitation to Obamaʼs inaugural ad- advantages most other African Amer- to come. “I was the only person of color in “I was in a state of rage and anger dress. icans did not. I have wonderful memories and the room,” said James. “Because seg- the whole time I was down there, to The event reminded him of words “How many African Americans do friends from Lane,” said James, “but regation was a reality I didnʼt think say the least,” said James. from the speech given by Abraham you know that went to Lane Tech? the ranks are thinning.” [the program] would apply to me. I At times James found himself over- Lincoln at his second Inaugural ad- And at that time it might have been just stood there and listened.” whelmed. A particularly memorable dress, a speech James had to memo- one of the best schools in the coun- “[The lecturer] was saying what a event for James occurred when he was rize years ago for an elocution class. Cartoon depicting Obama as monkey ignites controversy Debate sparked over good taste and free speech in journalism. has one redeeming quality: it lets peo- “What I got from it is that their main By Safiya Merchant ple know that racism is alive and they attack is on [Obama], not a whole shouldnʼt be lulled into a false sense group. Either argument could be A recent New York Post political of security,” said Mr. Kimmons, Eth- completely inaccurate. [The newspa- cartoon has received negative atten- nic Studies teacher. perʼs printing racist slurs] is immoral tion for its supposedly racist depiction “I think the media is trying to brand but they have a right,” said Nicholas of President Obama as a monkey. the entire race as monkeys,” said Au- Weidner, Div. 177. The cartoon was drawn by Sean drea Gibson, Div. 150. “Itʼs racist be- This cartoon has not been the only Delonas and the monkey it featured cause it goes back to a part of history one to spark controversy. In Septem- parodies the one that recently at- [weʼre] trying to get away from.” ber 2005, Danish cartoonist Kurt tacked 55-year-old Charla Nash in However, others believe that the Westergaard drew a cartoon in which Connecticut. It illustrates two white cartoon was merely a burlesque the Prophet Muhammad wore a men shooting a monkey and saying, drawing. bomb as a turban with a lit fuse. As a ʻTheyʼll have to find someone else “Iʼd say itʼs on the edge of racism result of the reprint of this cartoon in to write the next stimulus bill.ʼ Al- but since itʼs a political cartoon itʼs some newspapers in early 2006, vio- though the Post stated the cartoon supposed to be shocking. Itʼs an is- lent demonstrations broke out. These was only “meant to mock an ineptly sue with the first amendment so you types of cartoons and articles raise the The New York Post cartoon that caused anger in many readers. written federal stimulus bill,” many might not like what they say, but you question of whether or not journalists “Thereʼs free speech but thereʼs theyʼre disrespecting the president. thought the alleged cartoon was racist canʼt do anything about it,” said Mar- have the right to publish material that consequences. If you threaten [the They should criticize him in a re- and called for the assassination of the ta Kondratowicz, Div. 054. may be deemed offensive or threaten- presidentʼs] life, there should be con- spectful manner,” said Eduardo A. U.S. president. “The people who say that the car- ing by certain groups? sequences. There should be a limit Macz, Div. 926. “It [made me angry]. People in the toon is racist are racist themselves “[Journalists can express their opin- to free speech,” said Blair Williams, Despite its questionable content, the media should not print incendiary ar- because theyʼre the ones pointing it ion] until they make someone [who Div. 040. cartoon has accomplished what all ticles or cartoons. Itʼs irresponsible out. Thatʼs all it is, a cartoon,” said hasnʼt done anything] look bad,” said “[The cartoon] does not demon- political cartoons ultimately hope to journalism. [This type of journalism] Rodrigo Aguilar, Div. 901. Beatriz Avila, Div. 184. strate freedom of speech because gain: the attention of the public. March 2009 Features Page 7 Students, teachers s t r e t c h themselves with yoga a week, and now he practices it see who can hold a position lon- By Anna Treesara at home twice a day, once in the gest or even longer than me. If they morning and once in the evening. won, I gave them extra credit.” It reduces stress and tension. It “Itʼs like your Master Card: ʻyou Some students have started tak- decreases the likelihood of heart canʼt leave home without itʼ,” he ing yoga classes as well. attacks. It can even boost your said. “My friends and I found out about self-esteem. Sound like a stretch? English teacher Ms. McKee, has a free session at a yoga place, and Well, it is. Itʼs yoga. And both been practicing yoga for about most of them have done it so I just Lane students and teachers have nine years. She used to be a run- decided to come along and see discovered its benefits. ner and turned to yoga, hoping it what it was all about,” said Joanna Though many think of yoga as a would help with her flexibility. Klimczak, Div. 905. “It was really collection of flexibility exercises, She immediately liked it. relaxing. For that one hour I was it is actually much more than that. “It was challenging in ways Iʼd just focused on yoga, not on work- Yoga originates from India and has never been challenged before,” ing out or getting stuff done. Weʼre been said to be the path to spiritual she said. “Yoga is like a vehicle going to try to make this a weekly growth. It incorporates breathing for self-awareness. It has funda- thing.” techniques and encourages inner mentals, but itʼs more of a personal Many notice great benefits in focus. path.” yoga and believe itʼs a change “Itʼs a chance to learn about Yoga has been separated into from the average workout. the true nature of yourself,” said several categories such as Ashtan- “It gives you more time to think Chemistry teacher, Mr. Kopack ga Yoga, Bikram Yoga, and several and a better atmosphere to relax, who has been practicing yoga for others. However Kopack, believes unlike working out in a gym or over 10 years. “Itʼs a time of self- these divisions to be unnecessary. working out in sports,” said Mary- reflection because most people are “All yoga is yoga; there is no dif- Cate Banaszkiewicz, Div. 920. usually masked by madness and ference,” he said. “Itʼs Westerners “It gives you a lot of energy af- duties. Yogaʼs a time where every- who divide it into different types. ter youʼre finished,” said Michelle oneʼs kindness comes out.” However, all yoga has essentially Doebler, Div. 901. Kopack started doing yoga after the same goal.” Though yoga may be known he injured his back while on the “As many people as there are mostly as a relaxation activity, it cross-country team at DePaul. in the world, there are probably can also help manage and control “I had a terrible limp,” he said. that many types of yoga,” agreed anxiety, arthritis, asthma, blood “[One day], I was at Three Penny McKee. “But the word ʻyogaʼ it- pressure, carpal tunnel syndrome, Ms. McKee and Mr. Kopack make “the downward facing dog” yoga pose. Cinema on Lincoln. The woman self means ʻunionʼ.” chronic fatigue, depression, diabe- asthma as well,” she said. “My in- Boin, Div. 926. “Itʼs kind of gross, who was making the popcorn Kopack has taught Iyengar Yoga tes, epilepsy, and headaches. structors teach me ways to stretch because you get drenched in sweat, handed me a card with the name for about eight years at Yoga Cir- Yoga practices vary with each and manage the pain in my back but itʼs worth it! I feel like I melt ʻGabrielʼ and his number written cle, in downtown Chicago. physical situation. For example, in a way that doesnʼt put pressure in that room and become super on it, and said, ʻHe can help you.ʼ I “[Iyengar yoga] is about align- someone with a heart condition on any joints. As for asthma, itʼs flexible. Itʼs hard to get used to the thought she was crazy. I called him ment and whether such things as may be taught to focus on breath- helped me regulate my breathing. heat at first, but it winds up being and found out he taught a therapeu- the bones or muscles are in the ing techniques and meditation. Most of the yoga Iʼve done has re- really relaxing.” tic yoga class for people that have right place,” he said. However, someone with a diges- ally focused a lot on the way you Students interested in trying out specific problems such as multiple McKee occasionally teaches tive disorder may learn several breathe.” yoga should check out “Bikram sclerosis, paralysis, and back prob- yoga as well, by incorporating it “twisting” yoga positions to help Some students enjoy practicing Yoga Chicago” in Wicker Park. lems. My limp went away after into her classes at Lane. stimulate their internal organs. ʻHot Yoga,ʼ which takes place in a Other nearby yoga places include about a year and a half.” “I feel like itʼs good to get stu- Banaszkiewicz has turned to 105 degree room. “Bloom Yoga Studio” located on Kopack went to his therapeutic dents out of their seats,” she said. yoga to deal with her own health “Itʼs an awesome workout and the corner of Rockwell/Leland and class about twice a week for four “[Every so often, I would let my problems. you come out feeling like youʼve “Chicago Yoga Center” located on months, then it became three times students] do a yoga challenge to “I have a lot of back problems and lost a million pounds,” said Alexis Lincoln near Belmont. Lent offers opportunity to relinquish, reflect, repent “It just shows how a person can have Fasting is also an important part of Lent Lent participate in it themselves. By Sahar Shafqat strength to give up something because of for many. Its purpose is to put people in con- Miguel Miranda, Div. 263, is one of all that Jesus gave up for us,” Dalia Aragon, trol of their appetites, not be ruled by them. them. Lent is the 40-day period beginning on Div. 912 said. Daisy Salgado, Div. 278, believes that it “I donʼt [participate] in Lent because I Ash Wednesday and ending the day before “It makes me a stronger person knowing is important to refrain from eating meat on donʼt think itʼs necessary to give up some- Easter. The time is symbolic of the 40 days that I gave up something important,” said Fridays because it was the day that Jesus thing to see what Jesus felt,” he said. “Itʼs spent by Jesus in the wilderness where he Anthony Muzquiz, Div. 936, who also de- died. not important to feel the same way Christ prayed, fasted, and resisted the temptations cided to give up candy and soda. Not all the sacrifices being made involve felt.” of Satan before starting his ministry. Sever- Several students are not eating meat over giving up food. “I am not that strongly dedicated to my al Christians participate in Lent by making the Lenten weeks, which is a traditional “Iʼm giving up video games, my iPod, religion,” said Anjelica Masson, Div. 055. “I personal sacrifices. practice among many denominations. Some and Myspace,” said Catherine Salgado, Div. donʼt know a lot about it, but if I had to give Several students at Lane are in the midst are choosing not to eat meat on Fridays, 283. “It hasnʼt really been that difficult for up something, I would give up fast-food.” of giving up some of the things they like while others are giving it up for the entire me, so far.” Some students say giving something up most. 40-day period. “Iʼm choosing to give up swearing,” said for Lent helps them remember to fulfill oth- “Iʼm giving up soda and candy,” said Di- Raymond Santamaria, Div. 278, is giving Brigette Arroyo, Div. 907. “I broke it a er religious obligations they feel. ana Guillen, Div. 914. up meat on Ash Wednesday and Fridays. couple days afterwards, but Iʼm choosing to “Itʼs easy for me to avoid Coke and stuff, “[Iʼm giving up] pop and chocolate and “Itʼs really important to me because itʼs stick with it because itʼs an ugly habit.” but itʼs really hard to actually remember trying to be a better person,” said Mary about feeling what Christ felt when he Mayra Trujillo, Div. 280, said her plans for to pray,” said Angelica Atian, Div. 940. “I Anne Reyes, Div. 928. walked through the desert for 40 days and Lent donʼt involve giving something up, but donʼt want to just be another Catholic who “Iʼm giving up the chocolate chip cookies 40 nights,” he said. “He didnʼt eat or drink giving something back. practices just for the sake of doing it; I want that are sold in the lunchroom,” said Eliza- anything.” “Part of my Confirmation duty is to give to better myself and become closer to God, beth Rabadam, Div. 283. “They are so ad- “My family and I usually give up meat for back, so Iʼm going to feed the homeless and and practicing Lent is the way to do it. Lent dictive.” all the 40 days and itʼs important because of restrain [myself] from eating a lot,” said also gives me a chance to really put things “Itʼs a chance to reflect on the values of my religion,” said Abigail Gonsalves, Div. Trujillo. “Itʼs important to me because of into perspective to look at what may or may our religion,” said Mark Pagatapatan, Div. 935. “For me personally, I often question re- Jesus and what he gave up for us.” not be really important, or what is really 923. ligion, but for Lent itʼs serious.” Not all students whose religions observe necessary in my life.” March 2009 Features Page 8 They’re magically delicious Good luck charms offer students assistance in times of need they have been closely tied to a very fortunate event. lucky. By Samantha D’Anna “My Grandma told me [that] when she was my age Rus- Melanie Martinez, Div. 933, deems pennies her lucky sia was Communist. She was walking home one day and charm and lives by the rhyme, “See a penny pick it up, all With the financial crisis of the past year, just about all of us saw the Russian soldiers who molested girls. She began run- day long, you’ll have good luck.” are down on our luck and could use a few lucky breaks. ning. She had three keys-one for her house and two rooms “Every time I see a penny around on the ground, I pick it While many claim not to believe in luck – the idea that inside. She was very far from home and they were catching up and keep it with me all day,” she said. “If I have any extra things completely out of your control suddenly start to fall up quickly, so she ran up to a house and tried to get some- pennies on me, I throw them outside so other people have in your favor - one inside to help, but no one was home, so she decided to the opportunity for some good luck. Its like karma.” a lot of these same people engage in superstitious practices, pretend that it was her house and use her keys. The key she While some believe luck is a force that operates for good like bending over to pick up a “lucky” penny in hopes it had opened the house! She went in and [it] scared off the or bad in a person’s life, others merely regard it as a “hit and might bring good fortune. soldiers. My Grandma was very lucky. Those keys saved miss” combination of situations and conditions that may Others openly embrace the idea that luck is more than just her and that is what they are intended to do for me.” lead to fortune or misfortune. random events going well for them. They even carry lucky Many lucky charms have been adopted from the traditions “There is no such thing as luck,” said Stephen Lexby, Div. charms with them to attract good fortune and to ward off of family and culture. 916. evil and misfortune. “My lucky charm is my Irish knot ring,” said Jillian Flores, “Luck is more of just a coincidence. Just because something “I have a good luck charm,” said Rina Ivanyshyn, Div. 050, Div. 912. “It represents my family’s heritage. It has been happens in your favor or not in your favor, doesn’t mean who is of Russian and Ukrainian descent. “It was passed passed down for generations in my family, from my Great there is some outside force causing it.“ down from my great-grandma. It is three keys, which... if Grandma to my Grandma to my Mother to me.” Others believe good or bad luck is more a result of opti- put together, [lead to] the unlocking of the doors to health, Some lucky charms have centuries of history behind them mistic or pessimistic thinking. wealth, and love.” and the traditions surrounding them have changed through- “I don’t believe an actual ‘charm’ or item can bring you Items like these out the years. luck. I think it’s all about the person’s attitude,” said Plan- usually are The charm bracelet is a prominent example. taber. “If you think positive, good things will happen. If you considered This form of jewelry initially had a religious function and think negative, things won’t turn out they way you want “lucky” dates back to the prehistoric era. The first charm bracelets them to.” after – said to poseess special powers - were worn by the Assyr- “Do I believe? Of course. Because where would we be ians, Babylonians, Persians, and Hittites, from 500 to 400 if we didn’t believe in simple little things like this?” said B.C. As time went on these bracelets lost their spiritual pur- Martinez. pose and became fashion jewelry. They were revived in the “It is always good to believe in something, especially if it 1890s in England, and again during WWII when soldiers is hopeful,” said Pipat Tienchai, Div. 923. would pick up charms abroad as souvenirs to bring back “I’m not Irish or anything, but I do believe in luck,” said to their wives and girlfriends. Charm bracelets still remain Ivanyshyn. “It seems to give hope - in a way, even false popular as keepsakes. hope. It works to your advantage. To believe in something “I have a charm bracelet I received from my sister that may really help you out.” brings me good luck,” said Juline Plantaber, Div.916. “Each Flores says she believes in luck, but tempers it with the charm represents something important in my life.” warning: “Depend on the rabbit’s foot if you will. But re- Not all lucky charms have as much history behind them. member, it didn’t work for the rabbit.” Many people find their own items that they believe to be Students find comfort in childhood mementos tached to Stuffed Animals, by Victor Epand, “I still have a pillow my mom gave me their childhood, many still have them some- By Lucia Ramirez children get attached to most of their toys, when I was two,” said Sonia Trujillo, Div. where close by and still have sentimental especially the stuffed ones. They start con- 927. “I stopped carrying it around when I feelings for them. It’s okay to still carry around Mr. Bananas, sidering them as their companions to play was like 12. It was hard letting it go because “Although I stopped using it when I [was don’t be ashamed. After all, as a kid, most with and their friends. Children will talk to I would cry a lot and my cousins used to old enough to start] liking the Spice Girls and everyone was attached to something - a se- them and share their feelings because they make fun of me. It’s a small pillow that I my bear would just hang out in my bed alone, curity blanket, a teddy bear, or some other treat them as living things. could take to school, but I don’t!” I would be mad if I lost it. I would feel like item that gave them comfort. Not everyone’s “I used to take I lost a part of my childhood,” said Banias. “I have a bear named Fluffy. My mother sentimental attach- [my monkey] over “It’s one of the only things I still have.” gave him to me when I had just gotten here ment, however, was “It’s hard to sleep if to my friend’s “I still have that piece of fur,” said Banas. from Poland. I was at a new place, and it to a stuffed animal. house and she “It’s in a safe place where all my childhood gave me comfort,” said Natalia Pawikows- “I had this piece I don’t have [my would want to use things are.” ka, Div. 025. “I would take it with me every- of sheep skin. It was it also to sleep with Perhaps the world’s most famous security where, like when I went in the car because I furry, and I wouldn’t pillow] with me,” it,” said Aviles. blanket belongs to Linus, Charlie Brown’s was afraid of riding in cars so it helped me fall asleep without “It got lost in the young friend in Charles Schultz’s Peanuts overcome my fear.” it,” said Patrycja snow one winter, comic strip. Linus treasures his blanket “I was given a bear by my cousin when Banas, Div. 927. “I said Sonia Trujillo, when I was about more than anything in his life. It acts as his I was five. I named it Cuffy,” said Megan would rub my cheek nine. I tried look- universal constant in a world that is con- Banias, Div. 914. “I was close to my cousin, on it and I would fall Div. 927. ing for him but he stantly changing around him as he grows and she ended moving away, so the bear re- asleep in a matter of was gone.” up. But “growing up” often involves letting minded me of her. I took it with me on trips minutes.” “I took [my purse] on trips, but one time go of childish behaviors, and losing that se- up until I was 12.” “I had a purse in the shape of Minnie I went to Guatemala and I forgot to pack curity attachment might be a key step in that “My monkey was named Bananas. It was a Mouse,” said Alondra Juarez, Div. 921. “It it when I was coming back. My mom was process. pink and yellow stuffed animal,” said Nancy was kind of small, and I would take it to the supposed to have helped me pack, and she Not everyone, however, is ready to let go Aviles, Div. 927. “It was my brother’s from park, to school, on trips also. Even when I didn’t so I kind of blamed it on her,” said of their childhoods just yet. when he was a kid and he gave it to me went to Disney Land I took it with me.” Juarez. “My grandma said she would send it “It’s hard to sleep if I don’t have [my pil- when I was like six on Christmas because I Because children form such strong attach- back to me but she never did.” low] with me,” said Trujillo. “My brother really liked it.” ments to their beloved items, giving them up Though most Lane students claim they are takes it and hides it and I go crazy trying According to the article, Why Kids Get At- can be very difficult. no longer attached to any of the items from to find it.” March 2009 Advertisement Page 9

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Student drivers getting smoked by poth o les “There was a big pothole on the right By Dulce Arroyo side of Addison before California Ehow.com suggests and I didnʼt see it until the last the following for how Swerve, slow down, speed up. second. When I hit it, the front wheel to avoid potholes. Try as you may, sometimes thereʼs of the car dropped; now the wheel 1. Watch the traffic flow. If you just no avoiding potholes. And with drifts to the right [when I drive].” find that everyone in front of hundreds of them riddling Chicagoʼs Ortiz did not immediately you is making an unexpected streets after the long winter, notice the damage to his car. detour, take heed. They may “It ended up going flat once I got students are more susceptible to be swerving to avoiding a home, and cost $140 to get it fixed,” driving into their traps than ever. pothole in the road. said Ortiz. “Iʼm lucky I have a Addison has become particularly 2. Make mental notes. As you Durango, because if not, the pothole infamous for its cavernous potholes. drive back and forth on would have dented the bumper.” “I was on my way to school on roads frequently traveled, Addison is not the only Addison and there was a row of make a mental note of the street where students must three big potholes,” said David potholes. People often drive deal with dangerous potholes. the air because the pothole was so 2009 roadway maintenance plan Follick, Div. 920. “I tried avoiding to and fro with so much on “I was driving on the bridge by deep. When the front right tire came hopes to launch a “repair assault” in them, but I hit one and got a flat their minds that they don’t Cicero and Montrose, when bam! back down, the back left tire hit the early spring when factories begin to tire. I tried to change it, but there street and fell into another pothole.” produce hot asphalt again. However, remember how they got to was too much slush so I couldnʼt.” My tire blew up,” said Giovanni Diaz, Div. 912. “It cost around After pulling into a Wal-Mart this is only possible through their destinations. Clearing Luckily, Follick was parking lot, Novicki and his sister new state and federal funding. your mind and concentrating near a gas station. $150 for a new tire; my steering wheel is also tilted [now].” noted more than just a flat tire. This maintenance plan will also on your commute gives you “I filled the tire with air and “The rim had been crushed include what officials call a “stepped- the presence of mind to had enough to drive back home “I was with my mom and baby sister and we were driving to in and was bent out of shape, up, strategic effort to resurface avoid potholes rather than so my mom could drop me and the tire got punctured,” said more high-traffic routes to produce absentmindedly running off,” said Follick. “I ended up Old Orchard down Cicero,” said Novicki. “Then we had to wait longer-lasting results until money into them. fixing the flat after school.” Rina Ivanyshyn, Div. 050. “There four hours in the middle of the is available to rebuild aging roads.” 3. Beware of puddles. Rainy This was the third flat tire were potholes everywhere, so night for an expensive tow truck But while city officials wait conditions can camouflage Follickʼs car has had already my mom made sure to go around to tow the car because the wheel for funding, Chicago residents potholes. When approaching this winter due to potholes. them, but someone called her was too bent to even be taken off.” continue to grumble about a puddle, take it slow. There “The second time I had to pay and she got distracted. The front Still, Novicki and others should the need for street repairs. could be a huge pothole in $30 for another used tire to be wheel on the right side went consider themselves lucky. The “Thereʼs a number [311] to the center of the puddle. It’s put on,” he said. “The third time I into this pothole that was maybe damage sustained from their run-ins call where you can let the city better to be safe than sorry. jacked the tire up, but since one of one foot wide and super deep, so it cut and popped the wheel.” with potholes has been temporary. know what potholes to fix,” 4. Check with your department the lug nuts was stripped, I called Southside resident Lucile said Diaz. “But why do we have a tow truck to take off the tire.” There was no shopping of transportation. Some state that day for Ivanyshyn. Davidson, 54, drove into a pothole to? Itʼs pretty [darn] obvious websites have a “report-a- Others have also been victimized on 76th St., which, according to there are holes in the street.” by potholes on their way to school. “My step-dad had to come and pothole” feature. If your pick us up. It was so stupid,” she her daughter, was so big that “The city should just continue state has such a feature, “It was raining one day, and a “a chunk” of the tireʼs rim was filling them up,” agreed Joe huge pothole by Gordon [Tech] said. “The potholes have been check with the website there for a year now and no one knocked out. Davidsonʼs collision Crawford, Div. 929. “They are before you embark on a trip was covered with water,” said with the pothole caused her to hit probably losing more money with Jorell Delacruz, Div. 020. “I was does anything [to fix them].” using unfamiliar roads. The No matter how small they are, her head on the steering wheel. The people calling them to replace website information can going at the speed limit, but once I subsequent head trauma triggered a tires than to fill [potholes] up.” hit it I felt the car go down. I got out potholes are prone to causing major help. damage. stroke, which led to her death less Some student drivers have 5. If you can’t avoid a pothole, and checked, and my tire was flat.” than two days later after being changed their routes to avoid Delacruz was able to fix his “A year ago, my sister drove do everything you can to admitted to Jackson Park Hospital. potholes. Delacruz has switch reduce your speed prior flat after school that day. Other over a pothole that was about So after accidents like from Addison to Fullerton. to hitting the pothole. students have had pothole damage two feet long and two feet wide, these, what can be done? “I take side streets now and stay Slamming a pothole dead to their cars that is not as easy to fix. with other potholes around it on According to officials quoted in off Addison,” said Follick. on at high speeds can “I was running late to school, so the intersection of Carpenter and the Chicago Tribune, the Illinois damage your tires and wheel I was driving fast to get to class on Touhy,” said Jory Novicki, Div. 932. Department of Transportationʼs time,” said Matt Ortiz, Div. 028. “The front of the car bounced into suspension mechanism. Some look on bright side of dark, wintry days “On crappy days, I usually just activities tend to be rather sedentary. were really steep sides on these staying in during winter days relax. I light up our living room “I usually stay at home, on little snow hills. The tops of the was not their own choice. By Francessa Sanchez fireplace and roast marshmallows,” my computer, unfortunately,” hills were really slippery, so “Since it gets dark out really early, said Sophia Burgos, Div. 919. said John Gawron, Div. 270. someone had to help push you. some parents wouldnʼt let you With the winter season coming “I pass the time by going outside “On the dark and gloomy days, I People were using those plastic stay out or do much [because of to an end, students are eagerly and enjoying the snow. But on enjoy snuggling up in my bed with toy chest covers as their sleds.” safety],” said Eric Lopez, Div. 907. looking forward to the warmer the gloomy, dark days, I sleep,” a good book and my iPod. I spend Ashleyann Sanabria, Div. 930, If therei s a bright side to the days of spring and summer. It is said Saida Dardagan, Div. 181. most of my time on the computer,” says that in trying to deal with dark days stuck at home itʼs arriving just in time for some as Not everyone struggles said Kamila Holodniak, Div. 262. the cabin fever that winter brings, that students spent more time they reflect on the winter doldrums through winter, however. There are those who find her mind becomes over-active. with friends and loved ones. and what they did to battle them. “I celebrate when itʼs dark and ways to stay active when “I go insane. I donʼt sleep,” “I am more active during those “I read, watch TV, and do whatever gloomy. I love that kind of weather,” the cold and snow arrive. she said. “I draw floor plans. I do cool spring days, but during winter, I do when Iʼm not at school,” said said Paloma Porté, Div. 920. “I usually go snowboarding on renderings – a picture of a building I spend more time with my family. Raquel Serrano, Div. 926. “I feel “I love cold, gloomy, and gray Cascade Mountain in Wisconsin that does or does not exist yet. I It sounds silly, but winter helps really lethargic, tired, and lazy all weather. Thatʼs when Iʼm at my every other week. It costs about draw perspectives – they show me learn more about my family,” the time when itʼs poopy outside.” happiest. If I donʼt bundle up and go $45 bucks for a whole day, too,” what a space would look like if you said Aishe Becoja, Div. 162. “When itʼs dark and gloomy and outside, I cuddle up with a book,” said Stefan Szarek, Div. 272. were standing there. Basically I do “I usually go upstairs to my Iʼm snowed in, I get a little sad. All I said Chrissy Panayatou, Div. 934. “I would sled over by Montrose anything associated with manual or cousinsʼ house and play any board want to do is cuddle with someone,” Even students who claim to enjoy beach with a few friends,” said digital drafting [to pass the time.]” games they have, or watch movies said Elizabeth Alfaro, Div. 905. the winter months admit that their Greg Gabien, Div. 914. “There In some studentsʼ cases, with them,” said Lopez. March 2009 Features Page 13 Use of hand-held devices dangerous behind wheel After numerous texting-related auto accidents, Chicago passes legislation making it illegal to text while driving. zine, nearly 50 percent of teens admit was killed Dec. 27, 2007, when a car ing because the practice is quickly According to Students Against By Stephanie Pineda to text messaging while driving. – driven by Craig P. Bigos, a 31- becoming more widespread. It is Destructive Decisions (SADD) and “[I’ve been doing it] since I got my year-old father of four, who was text also being made easier with the Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, On a rainy day about a year ago, car sophomore year, so about two messaging – swerved onto the side manufacturing of newer phones text messaging while driving leads Joel Nava, Div. 935, was driving years,” said Demi Moore, Div. 919. of the street and struck the boy on equipped with QWERTY keyboards the list as the biggest distraction down Prairie Street, near 26th Street “[I’ve been doing it] since I’ve his bike. instead of the typical number based while driving for teens. and Martin Luther King Drive. He been driving,” said Nava. With more stories like these keyboards. Many even claim to have SADD also reports that [text mes- looked down to change the song “[I’ve been doing it] for about five that expose the dangers of texting developed special “tricks” for tex- saging while driving is] becoming that was playing on his iPod. When months,” said Veronica Gutierrez, while driving, many have called for ting while driving. as dangerous as drinking and driving he looked up at the road again, it Div. 915. “But I feel comfortable action. “Since I have a [QWERTY key- in terms of inhibiting teens’ driving was too late to avoid rear-ending an enough that when I drive, I can text Just over four months ago Chicago’s board], I just put my phone on the abilities. elderly woman’s car. and not put people in danger.” City Council unanimously voted to steering wheel and text that way,” “There’s times I almost hit parked “The accident was minor,” said “[I do it], and basically all of my make it illegal to text-message or said Nava. cars,” said Sandoval. “But if I’m Nava. “But it was an old lady that friends do it,” said Joel Gonzalez, browse the Internet while driving in “I drive with my knee and maintain in traffic or a busy street, I won’t was about to pull into her apartment Div 037. the city. This was an expansion of my eyes on the road because I can [text].” lot. She was on her way to take her Students might reconsider their the 2005 law that forbids talking on text without looking,” said Henry “I almost had an accident about a daily [medications], and the accident texting habits behind the wheel if hand-held cell phones while behind Gomez, Div. 928. month ago during a snow storm,” made her late, and she started feeling they knew the potentially dire con- the wheel. Violators could face a “I usually take advantage of said Gutierrez. “I glanced at my tired or something like that, so I was sequences it can have. $75 fine, with the penalty rising stop signs or red lights,” said Jesse phone just to check if I had a mes- tripping out.” According to a story from the web- to as much as $200 for violations Sandoval, Div. 910. “But if I need to sage, and then the car started to slide Drivers already face numerous site www.momlogic.com, 16-year- that occur “at the time of a traffic read a text, I wait until there’s a good on the snow and ice on the ground.” distractions from unexpected sourc- old Kayla Preuss died of head inju- accident.” enough distance between me and the Although the majority of the tex- es. With the growing popularity in ries when she lost control of her car “It should be enforced more and the car in front of me.” ting population consists of teenagers, recent years of hand-held devices, and slammed into the center median. fines should be heftier,” said Caleb Most students, however, admit a good 37 percent of this population especially cell phones, some of the Phone records show she was texting Albo, Div. 022. “Unfortunately peo- that texting while driving is a dis- is made up of people 18 to 27, and most dangerous distractions are now right before the accident. ple only avoid things because they’d traction. 14 percent is made up of people 28 caused by drivers to themselves. Similarly, 18-year-old Ashley D. get fined. They don’t worry about “[It’s] very distracting,” said Gwen to 44. According to a Nationwide Miller, veered into oncoming traffic their safety. So just make the fine Lewandowski, Div. 165. “I would “My mom texts while driving all Insurance study, an estimated 20 per- and hit another car head-on while way more hefty and people won’t have to look down.” the time,” said Athina Zagle, Div. cent of drivers send or receive text she was texting. She and the other text.” “It’s more distracting than talking,” 040. “She actually rear-ended a car messages while behind the wheel. driver, a 40-year-old mother of one, Many students are either unaware said Sandoval. “Sometimes when I while she was texting. That poor car More specifically, according to were killed instantly. of the new law or unconcerned about send a text and look up I find the car was thrashed.” www.suite101.com, an online maga- Thirteen-year-old Earman Machado the dangers of texting while driv- swerving a little.” March 2009 News Page 14 Use of profanity in school becoming free speech issue Some students claim school policy of “self-control and respect” confl icts with their First Amendment rights. ing. profession, their job; therefore press your thoughts better,” said are making a scene that is disrup- By Joanna Stepkow Although the use of profanity slang should not be used.” Mr. Torrey, English teacher. “It is tive to the learning environment, is punishable, administrators ac- “I think you can express your- hard to fi nd substitute words for it should be stopped.” Man, that *#@&∑∆%^$ test knowledge that it rarely comes to self without profanity,” said Jarka. some of them.” Some teachers, however, will was a #@€π&^$*! I totally that. “I came from a family where my “It helps get a more dramatic say something to students over- failed that #@Ω*&^�$!ʼ “It is human nature and some- mother was very strict about my point across,” said Protopappas. heard using profanity in the Many students openly use pro- times it will slip,” said Ms. homework. She made me rewrite Others insist that profane lan- halls. fanity in school believing it is Rice, Assistant Principal. every assignment until it was per- guage only hurts oneʼs image. “I was talking to my cousin in their freedom of speech and ex- Attitude has a lot to do with fect. She said ʻif you put your “Profanity doesnʼt add to what the hallway, telling her a story. pression. whether or not disciplinary action name on it, make it look good, youʼre trying to say,” said Chris- In the story somebody swore, so “I swear all the time because will be taken. because it represents youʼ.” topher Tidd, Div. 040. I did too. [Then] someone told itʼs a part of my language,” said “When I hear profanity and Jarka points out that language “School environment is not the me, ʻHey, watch your mouth, Brittany Owen, Div. 923. say ʻexcuse me?ʼ and a kid turns functions in the same way, refl ect- place for swearing,” said Karol- sir,ʼ said David Ruge, Div. 917. “I think itʼs none of [schoolʼs] around and says ʻoh Iʼm so sorry!ʼ ing who you are as a person. czak. “However, when you are “I was angry because itʼs none of business [if I curse],” said an thatʼs fi ne,” said Rice. “Ninety- “Cursing makes you look really among peers, feel free to use your their business. I wasnʼt talking to anonymous senior. “Itʼs my free- nine percent of students will say unprofessional, and you come to fi rst amendment [rights] to show them.” dom of speech to speak how I ʻsorry,ʼ but if a kid says ʻWhat?!ʼ school to learn,” said Aldo Basha, your lack of vocabulary.” “I just ignore it when someone please. Itʼs a private conversation with an attitude, then we have a Div. 042. So what about in the social and tells me to watch my mouth, I and itʼs a public place.” problem.” “Cursing is just not appropri- often chaotic atmosphere of the donʼt care,” said Protopappas. The administration, however, Disciplinary action can take dif- ate,” said Melissa Meyer, Div. school hallways? “If someone tells me to watch believes that freedom of speech ferent forms for use of profanity. 936. “You donʼt need it in a class- “I think swearing in the hall- my mouth then I say ʻjust donʼt does not apply absolutely in a “Students can receive detention, room, which is for education.” ways is just as bad as the class- listen to meʼ,” said Owen. school setting. but they can also be suspended,” Not everyone agrees, however. room, because itʼs still in school,” “Itʼs high school. Who doesnʼt “I think [your freedom of said Jarka. “I swear in class all the time,” said Meyer. swear?” said Zagle. speech] is very limited,” said Mr. Many believe using profanity said Athina Zagle, Div. 040. “I “In the hallway itʼs different. I People curse for different rea- Jarka, Head of Security. “Just as is inappropriate in school simply have a really dirty mouth; thatʼs see it as a moment between you sons: they want to exercise their you canʼt yell ʻfi reʼ in a movie because it is unprofessional. just who I am.” and your friend,” said Mr. Torrey. freedom of speech, express their theater, you cannot use profanity “I believe in audience appro- “I think we should be allowed to “I wonʼt reprimand students for personality, or get a point across. in school.” priate language,” said sociol- swear in class as long as we donʼt using profanity in a social setting, Those who choose to do so in The policy on school behav- ogy teacher Mr. Karolczak. “In a swear directly at someone,” said like Jewel or McDonaldʼs,” said school, however, may face con- ior says, ʻstudents should dem- professional setting like a court Anastasia Protopappas, Div. 045. Karolczak. “The hallway is closer sequences that will leave them onstrate self-control and respect or hospital, there is no place for Some argue that swearing should to a social setting, and I wonʼt cursing under their breath. for classmates and school staff,ʼ profanity; and school is a profes- be tolerated in certain cases. tell them anything if they are just wherever they are in the build- sional place. School is a studentʼs “Profanity sometimes helps ex- talking to themselves. But if they Teacher-student confrontations get physical even taken to 210.” above authority. He also attributed these at- wrong because [teachers] are their elders.” By Melanie Johnson Sergio Alamo, Div. 934, witnessed his titudes of disrespect to TV shows where au- “A lot of discipline starts at home,” said seventh grade teacher get slapped by a girl thority fi gures are made to look dumb. Allegrezza. “Parents need to play a more ac- One of the fi ve points in Laneʼs mission in his class. When Darwin Stewart, Div. 913, was tive role with their children, but there are statement declares the intention of “es- “The teacher kept bugging and annoy- charged for assaulting his teacher in gram- also teachers who are too lax, donʼt care, tablishing an environment where mutual ing her and one day the girl got fed up and mar school he received a 10-day suspen- or arenʼt consistent with their approach to respect and positive relationships exist be- slapped her. My teacher then called the prin- sion. discipline.” tween students and staff.” Sometimes, this cipal and the police were “When I was in grammar Ms. Williams has been a teacher for six is easier said than done. called,” said Alamo. “Af- school I had this teacher years and recalls the physical discipline she There are times when teachers and stu- ter the police arrived they “[He] tried to who would always single received from her teachers while attending dents clash, resulting in regrettable conse- took her into custody and me out because I talked a Catholic schools. quences. she was arrested.” throw me down lot. One day she grabbed “When I was in second grade my teacher Many students say that throughout their Lane history teacher Mr. me and told me to be quiet, (a nun) used to hit me with a paddle if they school years they have witnessed or have Allegrezza had a similar the stairs, but I so I snatched away from felt I was misbehaving,” said Williams. “I been involved in a physical confl ict with a experience over 30 years her and hit her with a chair remember in kindergarten that if we didnʼt teacher. ago while working at an- took him down on her leg,” said Stewart. take a nap our teachers would pinch us on “When I was in eighth grade I pushed a other school. Upon catch- Mr. Rummelholf has been our butt, but in third through eighth we just [substitute teacher] because he tried to grab ing a student trespassing with me. I took a teacher at Lane for two received detentions or had to write what me,” said Jaquez Robinson, Div. 151. “He on school grounds, Al- years and believes that we did wrong 1000 times (normally 3-5 thought that I was talking smart to him when legrezza began escorting the week off while both the student and pages).” really I was talking to one of my friends. Af- him to the discipline of- teacher are accountable Although the high school Williams at- terwards, he called the disciplinarian and all fi ce. because after- for their actions, usually it tended had a history of using corporal pun- they told me to do was to sit in the offi ce “[He] tried to throw me is the student who is more ishment on students, it was when Williams and calm down; so basically they didnʼt do down the stairs, but I took at fault. was attending that new laws were passed [anything].” him down with me. I took wards I had “Itʼs the teacherʼs fault for prohibiting that type of punishment. Robinson has also had a confrontation the week off because af- letting the disrespect build Williams says she would never allow with a substitute at Lane. terwards I had back pain. back pain,” said up and not doing small dis- herself to get pulled into a situation where “It was a substitute for my Music Appre- But I did press charges and ciplinary things to regain a student is being confrontational because ciation class and she tried to kick me out he was expelled from the Allegrezza. control of the classroom that is not her job. because my name wasnʼt on the roster. She school and sent to the [Cook and student,” said Rummel- “Iʼm not a babysitter my job is to teach. tried to grab me so I pulled away from her County Temporary Juvenile Detention Cen- holf. “It mostly is the fault of the student for If a student is out of hand I call 210 (dis- and [feigned a punch] at her,” said Robin- ter],” said Allegrezza. challenging authority because - regardless cipline). Teachers should never get to the son. “She then called security and then they According to Allegrezza, some students of the situation - they need to show respect point where they are arguing or getting escorted me out the classroom but I wasnʼt during their teenage years think they are to their teacher [whether] they are right or physical with a student,” said Williams. March 2009 Advertisement Page 15 March 2009 Features Page 16 Arranged marriages still a custom for some families cheating involved, then you get a divorce, “I believe it is By Vanessa Landa or itʼs ignored.” wrong for parents to Some attribute this to the fact that cultural choose their childʼs “Do the dishes, clean your room, take out consequences are more severe for divorce in spouse,” said Mi- the trash.” these cultures. Others claim the bigger rea- chael Burbano, Div. Parents force us to do an awful lot, es- son is that parents know best when it comes 045. “The children pecially in our home lives. But should they to figuring out what their child really needs. should have a choice be allowed to control our love lives as well? “I donʼt think love exists,” said Ali. “I who they could marry Some students say yes. believe in arranged marriages because your instead of their par- Many cultures, like those found in India, parents know you better than you know ents picking someone Pakistan, Nepal, and various other Asian yourself.” they may not like, or countries practice arranged marriage. Sev- “You are expected to fall in love with your possibly hate.” eral Lane students from those cultures plan husband because you learn things about each “I donʼt agree with to have a spouse picked for them by their other as time goes on,” said an anonymous it because everyone parents. student whose parents had an arranged mar- should have their own Arranged marriages may sound like a riage. choice choosing who nightmare for those who grow up in a West- Parents who arrange their childʼs marriage to spend their life ern culture where love is supposed to be look for a mate who is compatible in major with,” said Jessica found, not bargained for. Those who are areas: religion, education, financial status, Bandera, Div. 036. familiar with the arrangements of arranged and family values. When they have found “[Arranged mar- marriage, however, claim that itʼs not as bad someone they believe is suitable they con- riages are] wrong be- as it sounds. tact the parents of the candidate and arrange cause you are paired “Itʼs not forced. Itʼs just that your parents a meeting. This serves as sort of a first date, with someone that give you different choices and you pick one which is chaperoned by an adult - usually a isnʼt your true love. you like,” said an anonymous student whose family member - to make sure all goes well. Thatʼs why it should family practices arranged marriages. “A girl If it does, and all interested parties approve, be love before mar- has the right to object whether or not she a wedding date would be set. riage,” said Laken Tomlinson, Div. 037. [an arranged marriage],” said an anonymous would want to marry the man her parents Many donʼt realize that just because a mar- Still, most of the students at Lane whose student whose family practices arranged choose for her.” riage is arranged, does not mean those get- marriages will be arranged are confident marriages. “I wouldnʼt mind having an arranged mar- ting married arenʼt happy. Quite often the their parents will respect their wishes, or at “Iʼm not completely against arranged mar- riage,” said an anonymous student, Div. young people have chosen each other with least pick someone they will be happy with. riages,” said an anonymous student from 047, whose family practices arranged mar- the blessing of their parents. “If the right guy doesnʼt come along, and Div. 020. “As long as in the end I have a riages. “I think that eventually you would Children in these cultures may also work my parents have a suggestion, and if I meet choice and I like the guy, Iʼm okay with it.” fall in love [with the person]. Your parents harder to pick a potential mate who their him and I approve [of him], I will consider just want whatʼs best for you.” parents will approve of. “Most parents believe after marriage, you According to a student whose family prac- fall in love,” said Rabia Ali, Div. 052. “Ar- tices arranged marriages, family reputation ranged marriages are is very important in In- done because they be- “You are expected dia. Most children want lieve love marriages their parents to be happy, are immature.” Still to fall in love with and many would rather skeptical? please their parents than According to an on- your husband themselves. line article published In India, if children on Helium.com, ar- because you learn disagree with their par- ranged marriages are entsʼ decision and refuse far more successful things about each the arranged marriage than those people or run away, it looks choose for themselves, other as time goes very bad for the parents, like those in Western whose reputation would cultures. For arranged on,” said an anony- suffer. With this added marriages, the divorce mous student. pressure, the topic of ar- rates are generally ranged marriages can be lower than five percent, compared to 50 per- a touchy subject. cent of Western marriages. Many of the Lane students who will likely “There are rarely any divorces in an ar- have marriages arranged for them are un- ranged marriage,” said an anonymous stu- comfortable revealing their identities in fear dent. “The only reason there would be of being chastised by their peers who see the divorce is because of cheating. If there is practice as too controlling or unromantic. Advertise in The Warrior Email us at: [email protected] March 2009 Opinion Page 17 Mex in the City: College-bound Hate is not an American value couple faces long-distance dilemma could only be between a man and lic may be opposed to it, but what if a woman; the vote was 52 percent the tables were turned? What if op- want to do, be it end the relationship to 48 percent. The same-sex mar- posite sex couples could no longer on friendly terms or try to make it riages before November are still wed legally? I cannot see that they work. However long youʼve been considered legal. The fact that the would take this injustice silently. together shouldnʼt matter as much wishes of the 52 percent are being A very wise and intelligent teach- as how strong the communication heard through the political process er once told me that giving other is between the both of you. leaves me with only one question: people power does not necessarily If you decide to break it off, it may what about the 48 percent? These mean that another group is losing not take a short time to get over it, are not just statistics but real people, power; they are simply sharing the but at least youʼll have time to pri- gay or straight, who want equality, power. Following this ideology, oritize as you begin a new chapter in every sense of the word. religious groups and the govern- in your life. (College, yay!) By Sahar Shafqat But who am I to say what should ment should not feel threatened by be done? After all, I am just a Mus- giving equal rights to homosexual By Dulce Arroyo If you decide to make it work, “We hold these truths to be self-ev- lim, high school student. Yes, Mus- couples. be prepared for hardships due to the ident, that all men are created equal, lim, so I should be against homo- According to a study by the Faith Dear Mex in the City, fact that youʼre going to be miles that they are endowed by their Cre- sexual marriages and gay rights, and American Politics Survey, 46 My boyfriend and I are going away away. Iʼm sure youʼre planning on ator with certain unalienable Rights, right? percent of Americans ages 18 to to different schools for college, and calling or texting weekly, mailing that among these are Life, Liberty Wrong. I believe in my faith, but I 34 think gay couples should be al- although I know itʼs something that letters, seeing each other via web- and the pursuit of Happiness. That do not agree with everything that is lowed to marry, compared to 29 was bound to happen, itʼs still real- cam, leaving videos on each othersʼ to secure these rights, Governments written there in front of me. There percent of Americans overall. Also, ly hard to deal with. And the longer Facebook walls, etc. With todayʼs are instituted among Men, deriving should not be any prejudices against 44 percent of young Catholics and we stay together, the harder it will technology, itʼs impossible to lose their just powers from the consent people for their sexuality. All people 48 percent of white Protestants be when itʼs time to end it. What touch! of the governed.” are born equal and therefore should believe that homosexual couples should I do? Please help! Remember to carefully and thor- These exact words are from the be given the same rights. I believe should have marriage rights. As Declaration of Independence. that same-sex couples should be these statistics show, most people Anonymous oughly review your relationship America has been founded on these given full marriage rights, not just are indifferent or in favor to allow- according to how YOU feel. Is it unalienable rights that everyone is the right to have partnerships or ing same-sex couples to have equal Dear Anonymous, honestly worth the effort of a long entitled to. One of the rights listed civil unions. rights. If only this were reflected in The present should be the only distance relationship? Itʼs going to above is the pursuit of happiness. Many people believe that Prop. 8 the vote against Prop. 8. concern for you right now, instead be tough, but if you both really care But what if oneʼs happiness rests in is an unconstitutional revision and The step in the right direction of worrying about what will happen for each other enough to make it the hands of other people? This is is also not an amendment to the would have to be taken by coop- in a couple months. For now, you work, I donʼt see any reason why precisely the case with homosexual California Constitution. I agree and eration between the people and should have as much fun together you shouldnʼt try. rights. I believe that marriage laws should the government. My father always and cherish the time you have. It Signed, Last year, same sex couples were be equal no matter what oneʼs gen- says, “Hate is not a family value.” I sounds cheesy, but at least youʼll Mex in the City given the right to a lawful mar- der, race, or sexuality is. never realized what he meant until have many happy memories to look riage in the state of California. In It is not that I cannot see from the I applied it to the injustices being November, the same year, Proposi- religious and conservative view or done toward homosexual couples. back on. Mex in the City wants to hear tion 8 was passed by voters in the that I am completely blind to that This is why I now believe that hate The best thing you can do in this from you! Send all questions to [email protected]. election. It declared that marriage perspective. I can see why the pub- is not an American value. situation is talk about what you both Lane Drama puts groovy twist on classic story each time he screamed “Shut up!” By Dulce Arroyo at his annoying minions. And what can be said of the With eye-candy costumes, char- Wiz? Pablo Ayala stole the spot- ismatic actors, energetic dancers, light when he sang, danced, and and a musical score you couldnʼt zestfully acted out his character. help but tap your feet to, Laneʼs His costume resembled that of El- musical production, The Wiz, was vis Presleyʼs sparkly caped outfit, quite the spectacle for students, which fit the purpose since he was faculty, and family members who indeed “the king” that night. attended. The Friday night perfor- But letʼs not forget the fabulous mance on Feb. 20 showed the hard orchestra and chorus. They did work and dedication from the en- such a fantastic job that Iʼm sure tire cast. the musical could not have gone as Those familiar with The Wizard well without them. Along with the of Oz definitely noticed an urban actors and dancers, the orchestra and humorous twist on the clas- members should feel just as much sic story. The famed foursome an accomplishment for their part (Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, in the musical. and Cowardly Lion) exhibited the If there was any weakness in The same traits, but also had a modern Wiz, Iʼd say that the music would vibe that I liked. The few moments often drown out the singersʼ voices. of improvisation by the main cast Though it wasnʼt a huge problem, were pretty funny, like when the my advice to future musical cast Tin Man, played by Shawn Ward, members is not to hold back from said some funny bits as he tap expressing themselves; that way, danced, and when the Scarecrow, the audience gets an even better played by Esau Medina, added a understanding of the characters. couple of Spanish comments. Dorothy, Lion, Scarecrow, and Tin Man are off to see the Wiz. Overall, I enjoyed watching the As the characters sang their way castʼs acting, dancing, and singing to seek the Wizʼs help, their voices that contributed to the vibe, and by Jerusha Young, made a short clothes, the settings and costumes that covered nearly the entire stage. blended nicely with the dancersʼ surprised me when I found myself appearance at the end, her sweet all had colorfully creative touches Actors even ran into the audience amazing routines. The dance that I laughing instead of cringing when solo matched the bubble gum pink that I loved. at one point as they sang a tune. liked the most was the first one in they spoke. Addaperle, the good dress and bright smile she wore. On the opposing side of Doro- When students show that they love which the twisting tornado that in- witch, played by Devin Semrow, The green dresses worn by the thyʼs quest for Kansas was Evil- what they do on stage as much as famously whisked Dorothy away was a fresh addition to Dorothyʼs female citizens of Emerald City ene, a funnier version of the Wick- this cast did, itʼs no surprise that was portrayed by several spinning entourage that also amused me really caught my eye. Along with ed Witch of the West. Naturally, this production of The Wiz was dancers who twisted their way with her comment of “Iʼll be tak- the funky green glasses worn by Evilene – played by Eric Campos full of stars. around the smoky stage. ing the bus” when her magic wand all Emerald City citizens and the - was pretty evil, but also funny. The Munchkins had a hip attitude failed. And though Glinda, played mixed and matched Munchkin Campos really got into character March 2009 Opinion Page 18 Abortion: America’s modern-day holocaust in the first place? Murder is ille- breast cancer later in life. Bowel gal, and forever will be for all the and bladder injuries, diseases, right reasons. However, abortion and infections can occur as well. is legal (since Roe vs. Wade) in The worst cases caused by abor- all 50 states. tions are infertility, cancer, and Simply put, I would not be here death. if I were aborted. I would have In my opinion, there are some never celebrated a birthday, nev- good solutions to this baby-kill- er would have learned lifeʼs les- ing crisis. First off, if you donʼt sons, and never would have had want to have a baby, use the fun with my friends and family. proper protection (and use it cor- What if your favorite famous fig- rectly). Of the women who have By Maria Murczek ure was aborted? What if people had abortions, eight percent of who have made a difference in them have never used a method In the U.S., four in 10 women the world never got that chance? of birth control. Also, 46 percent are guilty of murder. Fifty percent What if the 45 million abortions of aborting women had not used a of these women are under the age between 1973 and 2005 included contraceptive method during the of 25, and their victims have not the people who could have cured month they became pregnant. originally use the proper protec- my opinion, would decrease. If even seen the world yet. cancer, or AIDS? If these beginning precautions tion, thatʼs ridiculous. ʻIʼm going people knew that they did not Abortions are terminations The potential in a babyʼs life is are not taken into consideration, to erase that mistake by just kill- have that (horrible) Plan B, they of pregnancies by the removal the skyʼs limit, and it all begins then that is irresponsible. Abor- ing someoneʼ. would be much more cautious of a fetus or embryo. There are with the embryo. Everyone de- tions can cost between $90 and If someone just doesnʼt feel when having sex. two different types of abortions: serves the right to live their lives $1,800. Thatʼs a pretty expensive mentally or financially able to Responsible people would medical and surgical. Medical before it is time to pass. condom, donʼt you think? care for a child, might I sug- mean less STDs and illegitimate abortions are done by taking Abortions are said to be fair- Most of us are quite aware of the gest adoption? There are many children. It would make people pharmaceutical drugs. Surgical ly safe. I have researched a few many negative consequences that couples out there who are unable think twice or at least be a lot abortions are done by various in- websites that state several health can come from having unprotect- to get pregnant, and who would more careful. asive methods. v risks involved with abortions. ed sex. If someone doesnʼt think love to have a child. Someoneʼs So, setting religion and law Pro-abortion groups believe Not only is a person killing a they are ready for that sort of re- ʻdumb mistakeʼ (as referred to aside, itʼs just a moral and ethi- that life does not start until after baby, they can very well be hurt- sponsibility, then they should use in the movie Juno) could benefit cal thing. After all, last time I a baby is born. But if the result of ing themselves. protection or not do it at all. If someone else. checked, murder is a crime. an abortion is death, does this not Women who have had an abor- someone is going to kill a baby If abortions were made ille- mean something had to be alive tion have an increased rate of just because they did not want to gal, unexpected pregnancies, in Hoping that stem cell research will save lives repealed an old policy enforced heart formed. by President Bush that prevented One-third of zygotes do not im- federal tax dollars from being plant after conception, resulting used to research embryonic stem in more embryo losses by chance cells. than numbers that are proposed “As a person of faith, I believe for research and treatment. we are called to care for each oth- There are positive and nega- er and work to ease human suffer- tive aspects of stem cell research. ing. I believe we have been given However, I believe the pros out- the capacity and will to pursue weigh the cons. this research -- and the humanity In vitro fertilization generates and conscience to do so responsi- large numbers of embryos, many bly,” said Obama. of which go unused and then de- By Erik Prado Obama made the right choice in stroyed. Why allow them to be choosing to look at the hopeful- wasted when instead scientists ess of the situation, such as find- can use them for research that I recently discovered that my n grandfather was diagnosed with ing cures for Parkinsonʼs, cancer, may be helpful to society? and spinal cord injuries. colon cancer. I overheard my par- If abortion is legal in many ents talking about the situation, Stem cells are multi-cellular countries, then why not use those and found out that the diagnosis organisms that have the ability to embryos that are going to be de- troyed for research? does not look good for him. renew themselves. There are two s types of stem cells known as em- I believe that the use of stem My entire family, including allow researchers to find the bryonic stem cells and adult stem not humans until the development cells is not morally wrong, as me, is aware that there is a good faults in these human grown or- cells. of the heart, which occurs during long as there are guidelines about chance he will lose the fight to g Adult stem cells are not consid- ans. This will mean that people the fifth week of pregnancy. Then how to obtain them. cancer. But there is a part of me ered that controversial because that need a transplant will no lon- there are those who argue that an One of the main themes of any that cannot help but wonder, is they are found in human and ani- ger have to wait months or years, embryo is considered a human the religion is helping out those in there a cure out there? mal tissue. These cells have the since they have the cure in their moment a sperm cell fertilizes an need. As humans, our greatest There might be a way to find a ability to self-renew and regener- bodies. egg cell. traits are helping the ones who cure for cancer and other diseases, ate all the cell types of the organ. The main controversy with the My outlooks tend to lean towards need it. and it lies in stem cell research, Potentially, these cells can regen- public is with the embryonic stem the scientific facts, as I am not a Research on stem cells would a touchy subject for many. How- erate an entire organ. cells. These cells are obtained very religious person. I agree with allow us to hopefully find cures ever, scientists do not yet know from human embryos and that is the theory that an embryo is not all they need to know about stem Just last year, the first full trans- to horrible diseases and cancers, lant of a human organ grown where the ethical questions are a human until the conception of cells because of federal guide- p truly helping those out in need, from adult stem cells was per- raised. the heart because there are times including my grandfather. lines. Some argue that embryos are when the “baby” is lost before the On March 9, President Obama formed. Increased funding will March 2009 Opinion Page 19 Smoking a greater risk for all Student tips to smoke exhaled from the lungs of a “Itʼs my life,” or “Weʼre all gonna smoker. go some day.” The Environmental Protection Even for those who do not plan security could help Agency has stated that individu- on walking the face of the earth for als who are consuming secondhand years to come, their tobacco us- smoke can develop cancer because age is affecting others. Smoking secondhand smoke contains hun- cigarettes affects peopleʼs health clean up Lane dreds of toxins such as arsenic, in numerous ways. They are more ammonia, and hydrogen cyanide. likely to acquire Alzheimerʼs dis- ...at a cost Therefore, the students who are ease, their memory is reduced, and monetarily, based on how around others who smoke are also - in the case of adolescents - their valuable the information is. at risk of serious health effects. brains can shrink. The money should only be Weslyn Strawder Smoking also causes thirdhand When smokers are not able to ac- awarded after the informa- smoke. Thirdhand smoke is the cess cigarettes, some become easily tion that was given by the Lane should strongly enforce the invisible toxic particles and gases irritated. Others have severely dry ʻmoleʼ checks out, so there current policy concerning the smok- that cling to individualsʼ clothing mouths and rapid heartbeat. Smok- wonʼt be payoffs for false ing of cigarettes on school campus. and hair. It lingers in furniture and ing also causes discolored skin and leads. While some have taken heed of carpentry as well. You might have teeth, and bad breathe. It deprives The studentʼs anonym- the rule, there are still others who smelled it in a hotel room, even if the body of oxygen, causing oneʼs ity should be protected. To smoke on campus in the absence of it had been vacant for hours. Many muscles to work twice as hard. After maintain anonymity, only security. people are not even aware of third- surgery, smokers require more time the head of security or the Smoking does not only harm the hand smoke. for scars to heal than non-smokers. police officers involved smoker. Every year, nearly 50,000 When students and faculty smoke Because of these consequences, I By Francessa Sanchez (if that be the case) should non-smoking Americans die from on campus, or come into school suggest the school toughen its pol- know the identity of the secondhand smoke. Approximately after smoking cigarettes, they are icy to not only to protect the lives In one of my classes re- mole. A policy like this 3,400 of these 50,000 non-smok- exposing many students and staff of thousands of students and their cently, I saw a student take would ensure the personal ers die from lung cancer; and the members to toxic chemicals. Thou- teachers who do not smoke, but for out a large Ziploc bag with safety of the student giving remaining from heart disease. Sec- sands of studentsʼ healths are at risk the smokers as well. Maybe doing over 30 dime bags (about the information. ondhand smoke can include the because of othersʼ addictions. so will be motivation enough for $300) of weed, open it up, So how could students smoke coming off the burning end When questioned why they smoke, smokers to drop their unhealthy and let another student lean safely share this informa- of a cigarette or pipe as well as the many respond with something like, habit. over to smell the contents. tion with security? Perhaps The student taking the there could be a drop-off whiff acted impressed and box in the security office the two began talking about where notes can be left. Life is not a video game their drug smoking esca- A locked box (guarded pades with each other and by Sir Milsap) would al- gaming systems come with a warn- for the purpose of killing is just ask- other friends. low students to drop notes ing about the possibilities of caus- ing for trouble. Even if video games This all happened about on which they write their ing seizures. Is it really worth the are not the main cause of murder, 10 feet away from me. I valuable information, their risk, knowing that an abundance there is no need to add them into the could clearly see the bag name, and division num- of electrical activity in your brain mix of negative influences. and all the weed since the ber. There might still be could cause you to suddenly lose Apart from being completely mor- student had it completely the risk of an angry student consciousness or the ability to move ally corrupt, with the violence they out in the open. He was too (who fears getting told on) and control your muscles? portray, video games also waste engaged in conversation stealing the box and laying It may not get that far for most. money. One of the reasons they to acknowledge that the a beatdown on any people Many gamers may only experience waste so much money is because teacher might see it. who have left information. thumb soreness. but, that may be they are addictive. Once a gamer I said, “Be careful,” and But would a system like just the beginning stage of bigger starts playing they are going to want the student quickly low- By Karen Baena this work, or even be ben- problems; some develop tendonitis more and more games, so they will ered the bag. I even com- eficial? I personally know (inflammation of tendons, which spend more and more money. mented on the strong smell, the student who had the A majority of my friends enjoy can lead to arthritis). Doing things How crazy is it that the reason to which the student re- weed, and I would never passing time playing video games. that bring on medical problems that video games make so much money sponded with a wide eyed tell anyone who the student Maybe I should say wasting time, can affect other aspects of life is ri- is because the players get addicted grin and a chuckle. I then is, simply because weʼre since thatʼs all they do. Yet, that too diculous, and it can occur just from to the violence? resumed my work, and they friends and because I think is not a strong enough word. Vid- playing video games. It is true that not all games are resumed their conversa- the student is a good person eo games do more than just waste It is especially ridiculous when about killing. Some include car rac- tion. time. They waste money, can make despite the incident. But if you think about the large number of ing, music playing, and even fitness. Later I wondered about kids violent, cause hand problems, I wonʼt tell on that student games that glorify violence. Games But these games are not the most what could have happened seizures, bloodshot eyes, and are because of our friendship, I that are about shooting either peo- popular ones. Besides, music play- if I had not told the kid extremely addictive. The problems donʼt know that other stu- ple or animals, are horrible. ing and fitness can be done without to hide the bag, or what ents in similar situations cause by video games does not d What is astounding is that the the use of a television, which elimi- would happen if I were to do so either. make up for any “benefits” some military uses video games to train nates the risk of a seizure. go to security and tell them And would a system lie claim they bring. soldiers. Do we really want a video So people, get outside! Espe- about the whole ordeal. But this really benefit Lane, or According to a study conducted game that teaches how to kill the cially with such nice weather com- I would potentially risking would it just ignite suspi- in 2004 by the American Medical enemy in war to be available to the ing our way. Get some fresh air and a lot in doing so. cion and even confronta- Association, most gamers spend an public? That is exactly what is hap- avoid the bloodshot eyes that come Maybe Lane security tions between students? average of 96 minutes a day playing pening. We wonder why there are from staring at a screen with dolls should introduce a rewards While an incentive-based video games. In 2009 that amount of so many senseless shootings among that kill people. Simply put, video program in which any stu- program of information- time has surely grown. This amount American youths. It may well be games are harmful to the mind, dent who brings in valu- sharing could be successful of time would be better spent read- tied to the increased violence in body, and soul. able, truthful, and substan- in helping to clean up the ing and studying, activities that ac- video games. Shooting people is tial information regarding tually stimulate the brain instead of school, itʼs still problematic not something that children or even drugs, gangs, weapons, killing it. for socail reasons. After all, teens should be so exposed to. Hav- or any other threats to the The Play Station 2, and other no one likes a snitch. ing the ability to create a character school should be rewarded March 2009 Sports Page 20 Boys’ Lacrosse program changing, growing stronger for Lane were scored by Tommy Kane, Tim By Rachel Steibing Linse, and by Patrick OʼConnell who had two. With a new coach, and the addition of a “I was surprised with how they played be- JV team to the lacrosse program, the Boysʼ cause they have a lot of new players and a Varsity team is looking to add another win- new coach,” said manager Amy Chmeleck, ning season to their books. Div. 908. “They did bring some of the play- “I have a lot of confidence that this is go- ers down from Varsity but each player did ing to be a great year,” said Flint Chiovari, get some playing time, which I think was Div. 034, “and that we are all going to have a good first game learning experience be- a great time out there.” cause everyone got in there and did not just In past years the team was coached by watch.” Coach Bogan. He has been replaced this The varsity squadʼs first game is sched- year by former assistant, Coach Joyce. uled for April 14. Expectations are high for “I am going to say now that Coach Bogan is the team with 22 returning seniors. the best coach I have ever had as well as one “Our players have set high goals for them- of the most influential people in my life,” said selves for this season,” said Joyce. “It does Chiovari. “That being said, Coach Joyce has not hurt to have 22 seniors who are well- some big shoes to fill but I am confident that equipped to accomplish these goals.” he will step it up and rise to the challenge.” The team is headed by four captains, all “The players are a committed group that of whom have helped Joyce get adjusted to have made my transition very smooth,” said his new position. Coach Joyce. “We are also fortunate to have “They have been a tremendous help run- a diverse coaching staff. Each of the four ning the conditioning, practices, and off- The JV Lacrosse Team gets a talk from their coach after a win against Harlan. coaches has played a different position in field administrative support,” said Joyce. his career. That is unheard of. Our players “Since I am not a teacher, I am often not including myself, who think that the con- be pursuing a state championship.” can ask detailed questions from a coach who aware of schedule variances and other ac- ditioning is going to benefit us during the In spite of the early practices, many of the played their position and has game experi- tivity throughout the school. The captains season in terms of being in better shape,” new players this year remain enthusiastic. ence.” have been instrumental in pulling the team said Chiovari. “I do think that it would be a “I decided that I would play lacrosse since The creation of a JV team this year, is a together in an organized manner.” better idea to have conditioning after school the day I got my first stick when I was around step toward strengthening the program. “I feel a lot of responsibility, and that I al- so that we could all get a decent amount of eight,” said Linse. “But I did not think about “The success of future seasons demands a ways have to be a step ahead,” said captain sleep, but I understand how this can be a competitively playing until about last sum- healthy learning platform for new players,” Joshua Paley, Div. 925. scheduling issue with the coaches.” mer after watching some college games and said Joyce. “We always welcome freshmen However, due to the rushing of the field “Six a.m. conditioning is not that bad ac- professional shootout competitions.” and sophomores to join and learn about this during Pep Rally early this school year, tually,” said Bobby Linse, Div. 266. “For “I joined this year because it looks like a great sport. The second team provides them some seniors will not be able to play in all swimming, it was just as bad waiting for lot of fun and it is a great sport,” said Jona- more playing time. Improved skills this year of this seasonʼs games, Paley being one of that 5:38 Addison bus to pick me up ev- thon Lebron, Div. 936. translates into the opportunity to focus on them. eryday for school. So, overall, I am kind of “There are a lot of new players at condi- more strategy in upcoming seasons.” “I am pretty upset, and it is going to be used to it.” tioning which is great because we are losing Many players are excited about the split. hard sitting on the sideline while the other The coaches believe the early morning 22 seniors at the end of this year and we are “I am glad that there are two teams this year,” players are playing,” said Paley. “I feel like practices will pay dividends. going to need a lot of new talent,” said Chi- said Chiovari. “The advanced players will be I am letting my team down.” “Their experience through conditioning ovari. “All new players seem very promis- playing with people of their skill level and will “I do think that the absence of some play- will give them a distinct advantage over their ing and I cannot wait to see what they can not be held back by kids who are brand new ers will have a large impact on our season,” competitors who are hitting the snooze but- do with a stick in their hand.” to the game. And [a JV team] will make sure said Chiovari. “It is an unfortunate and unfair ton while our players are midway through There is a bright outlook for this season. The that next yearʼs team will be just as good, even situation, but every team has its hurdles and it our workout,” said Joyce. “Sometimes to be players are excited to get out there and play. with the loss of so many seniors.” is just something we will have to get over.” successful, you have to do what nobody else “I think we will definitely have a winning The first game of the season was a JV Another change that occurred this season is willing to do. Some may think it is crazy record,” said Paley. “And I look forward to game held on March 25 against Harlan. The was the start of 6 a.m. conditioning. to wake up at 5 a.m. in the middle of winter. seeing how far we can get in the playoffs.” boys won by a score of 4-1. The four goals “There are a number of people on the team, They may be right, but they are not going to Freshman wrestler Schneider wins second in State However, the senior from Lake Zurich won the final match, wrestling was his mental preparation and experience. By Erik Prado and Schneider finished second in state in his weight class. By participating in numerous tournaments over the years “[The loss] was disappointing, but it will make me better,” Schneider has learned how to handle himself under the im- The Sun-Times called it a Goliath-style upset. The head wres- said Schneider. “I never like losing.” mense pressure of competition. tling coach of Maine South said the match was going to be Despite the loss in the final, Schneider was Laneʼs first His abilities caught the eyes of coaches of the freshman remembered for 20 years. wrestler to place at State since 1996, and Laneʼs first wres- team early in the season. It took only three days of practice These were just a few of the reactions to Lane wrestler Max tler since 1971 to place in the top two. before Schneider was promoted to the varsity team. Schneiderʼs quarterfinal upset of Oak Park River Forest High During the awards ceremony, the crowd showed their “We knew he was going to have a good season; it didnʼt Schoolʼs Ellis Coleman. Ranked number one in the state in the appreciation for Schneiderʼs performance by giving him surprise me,” said Miedona. 135 pound weight class, and fifth in the nation, Coleman was a standing ovation - the only wrestler not to win State for Immediately, Schneider began to win match after match. no doubt the favorite to win. whom they did so. He placed first in the Wheeling Wrestling Tournament, and Before the match, Lane coaches believed Schneider could win the It is uncommon for a freshman to make it to State, let alone later placed first in both the Glenbrook South Tournament match because he had motivation and a strong mental approach. place in the top two. It is even more uncommon for first year and the Lincoln Invitational. Schneider then won City for “Coleman was showing attitude, and we used that to our ad- wrestlers to accomplish what Schneider did. his weight class, and placed second at Regionals. vantage to pump Max up,” said Varsity Head Coach Miedona. Schneider, however, is not the typical freshman, first-year Schneider finished the year with a record of 41-3. “Max was really focused, he listened to strategy from the first wrestler. He brings with him an extensive background in “I couldnʼt have made it this far without my teammates, whistle to the last whistle.” judo, a sport he began when he was just six. coaches, and judo coaches,” he said. The match between Coleman and Schneider was even at Last year, Schneider won a Junior Olympic Championship With three more years at Lane, the future looks bright for 6-6 in the third period when Schneider performed a double- in the 60 kg division of judo at the U.S. Junior Olympics. Schneider even though he will most likely have to move up leg takedown that put Coleman on his back. Schneider then During the fall, he joined the wrestling team at the recom- in weight class to the 140 or 145 pound division where the secured a cradle for the pin. mendation of one of his judo coaches, who used to be the competition will be tougher. “I wanted [the win] a little more,” said Schneider. captain of Laneʼs wrestling team. Nevertheless, he and his coaches are confident about his With the victory over Coleman and another victory in the Years of judo have uniquely prepared Schneiderʼs balance potential. semifinals, Schneider advanced to the finals where he faced and hip movement on the mat. It has also helped with his “He definitely should be a state champ,” said Miedona. Kevin Fanta of Lake Zurich. Earlier in the year, Schneider had pinning and throwing. “I have a good chance [of winning State],” agreed Sch- pinned and beaten Fanta. Perhaps the biggest contribution judo made to Schneiderʼs neider. “Iʼm going to train hard this summer; do all I can.”