The Observer Weekly Cloverleaf Inside and Out February 4, 2012 Facebook vs. Twitter By Brittany Piper Facebook has been around for many years now, and it has be- come addicting to all who have joined Facbook. But not only did Facebook become an addicting website, but Twitter has become a rising rage. “I love Facebook! I think my favorite part of Facebook is the way I can creep on everyone,” said senior Haley Ploucha. Although people enjoy “creeping” on their friends and even the people that they do not know, Facebook is no longer just for the younger generation. Many children’s parent have become a part of the Facebook world. “My mom has a Facebook and I An original Facebook homepage from 2005. It has changed several times to its current state. am her friend because I do not Photo Courtesy of Wikipedia Commons care what she sees,” said junior Twitter is the place to get a something you may like or what Nate Sanford. quick update with your friends other people to see. Some people feel that Facebook and even the latest celebrity gos- “I love to ‘Retweet’ when I see is going to soon “die” just as sip. Twitter is also supposed to something funny that I did not Myspace is no longer ever used. fade away from the “stupid Face- say; it just gives credit to the per- People believe that Twitter will book drama,” but there is always son that did say it,” stated junior soon take over and Facebook will hidden drama in the conversa- Lindsey Hansen. follow the path that Myspace tions. So between Facebook and Twit- went down. “I always see drama on both ter, there are not many differ- “Twitter is where it is at! I have Facebook and Twitter. I do not ences at all. It all just depends on never had a Facebook and will get involved in any of it; I feel it what you like, and are willing to never make one because Twitter is better to just let people work it become addicted to. is the best,” said senior Joe Ro- out themselves,” said senior Ash- Try to stay away from the com- manoff. ley Rose. mon, annoying drama, and use Twitter is all about one thing, Twitter is also not supposed to the websites to stay in touch with “tweeting.” On Twitter, you can hold long conversations such as old friends and catch up with the update what you are doing every Facebook does on someone’s latest celebrities’ lives. 10 seconds if you choose to. And post. But on Twitter, you have the the best part? No one can get mad option to “Retweet” or “Reply” to at you. Volume 5, Issue 43 2 Features Robotics Club Moving Forward By Alex Oring The Cloverleaf Robotics Club is a club that is offered for students who are interested in the math and science fields. The purpose of this club is to build a robot that can do the spe- cifics for the FTC. The FTC is the FIRST (For In- spiration and Recognition of Sci- ence and Technology) Tech Chal- lenge. This is a competition for these robots that the students have built. Cloverleaf students have built a robot which has competed in two FTC. Their first competition was in Beachwood at Tri-C, and their second was in Columbus at Wel- lington Schools. These events were filled with students from all over competing for the trophies. They all came out with their ro- bots that are programmed to try and win as many points possible. The Robotics team has been very competitive this year and hopes to make some noise The FIRST Tech Challenge at the next level. Here are some of the group members, and some are not pictured, awards are Inspire, PTC design, with Advisor Jim Vaughn. Photo courtesy of Jim Vaughn Rockwell Collins Innovate, Moti- vate, Connect, and Alliances. ner goal,” said senior Zach Bead- “By improving our robot, I feel The game this year is called nell. “This will allow us to earn we will be able to qualify for Na- bowled over. The point of this 20 points.” tionals and possibly go all the game is to score more points than “In driver controlled time, we way,” said Miller. your opponent’s alliance by plac- pick up the controllers and con- “If we make improvement to the ing racquet balls into crates and trol the robot to pick up a crate robot, we could possibly win this then stacking the crates. The and put a ball in it, and then our competition, instead of coming in teams are challenged to complete robot has a scissor lift, so it rises second, like in Columbus,” said the tasks during autonomous and up scoring more points,” said team member Jake Beadnell. driving controlled periods. team members George Miller and This competition will occur on What are the specifics behind Beadnell. Feb. 18. It’s the same day as their robots, and how does it Now that the team has come this Light the Knight, and we wish the work? far, they are moving on to State in best of luck to the Cloverleaf Ro- “During autonomous mode, our Cincinnati, Ohio. This competi- botics team as they try and ad- robot is programmed to drive tion has the same challenges as vance to Nationals. down the ramp, and push the the others, but with other robots bowling ball into our team’s cor- that are extremely good. Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor Advisor The Weekly Observer CJ Martin Shelby Dearth Mr. John Carmigiano Features 3 Quiz & Carmona Situation Baffling Quotes By Ronnie Washington The Indians may be able to void his Cleveland Indians pitcher Fausto contract, but are unlikely to because Super Bowl— Carmona apparently is not Fausto Cleveland would only have to pick Manning or Carmona after all, not to mention he up his 2012 option, and could decline is a little older too. his options in ’13 and ’14. Brady? In a story that came out of the Do- “I think that he is stupid for doing minican Republic, the Indians right- that,” senior Dylan Weese said. “He hander was arrested in his native lied to everyone and he cheated the country and was charged with falsify- Indians franchise.” ing his identity to obtain a U.S. Visa. “I don’t blame him for doing what According to the charges, Car- he did,” said senior Barry Akers. mona’s real name is Roberto Hernan- “The Dominican Republic is not the dez Heredia. He is also allegedly 31 best place to live, so I would do the years old, not 28, as the Indians be- same thing to better my lifestyle if I lieved when they granted him a $7 were him.” Bishop Woodall (10): million option for the 2012 season on “He messed up our team,” senior “All I gotta say is Oct. 31. Zach Bastian explained. “He is the Brady.” “Lying about your identity is self- only good pitcher we have.” ish,” senior Aj Gbur said. “He really The sinker-ball pitcher was the Indi- messed up the Indians franchise be- ans opening day starter last year, go- cause we paid him all these years for ing 7-15 in 32 starts. nothing.” Carmona’s career in Cleveland has Carmona was arrested outside of the been a rollercoaster. He finished U.S. consulate in Santo Domingo, fourth in the Cy Young voting in where he had gone to renew his Visa 2007, after going 19-8 with a 3.06 to return to America for spring train- ERA. Karissa Kelling (10): ing. Carmona’s production has fallen “Brady—Patriots all the way.” “I think that it was a smart idea to substantially since. He went 8-7 with get into the MLB,” senior Collin Da- a 5.25 ERA in 2008, followed by a 5- vies said. “However, the idea back- 12 record and 6.32 ERA in 2009. fired on him.” Carmona has been a mystery on the Carmona is unlikely to arrive on field, and off as well. If the Indians time for spring training as he works keep Carmona or not is still yet to be through his current problems. seen. Dom Payerchin (10): “Manning—Giants will win.” Heather Buckwald (12): “Brady—Patriots will win because of him.” February 4, 2012 4 Features Super Bowl XLVI Should Be Big Once Again By Tim Romanotto It is that time of the year again. One of the biggest events in sports history. The Super Bowl is back! This Super Bowl is a special one though. This game is a rematch of the 2008 Super Bowl. The New York Giants upset the New Eng- land Patriots and now they are meeting again for Super Bowl XLVI. Super Bowl XLII (Super Bowl 42), New York 17, New England 14. The New England Patriots were going into that game strong. The Patriots were 18-0, leaving them one of the best teams ever. Everybody thought the New Eng- land Patriots were going to de- Will Eli Manning be able to work his magic again in Super Bowl XLVI? stroy the Giants. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons The Giants seemed to be the un- derdogs and many thought they crushed,” stated junior Taylor This game will take place in had no chance. Jordin. Indianapolis, Indiana. “I do not believe that the Giants Wide receiver David Tyree “I am hoping that the Giants had a chance,” says senior George saved the game for the Giants in win because I hate the Patriots,” Miller.