MARCH 2015 GEM 5K PG. 4 PG. 3 PG. 6 BECK’S ALBUM DIET SODA CONTROVERSY SODA DIET The Colt Special A publication of Campus High School u 2100 W. 55th St. S. Wichita, Kan.

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State/Local: National: World: There have recently been World War II secrets unveiled The Wichita State Shockers and the Kansas University Jayhawks Gas prices in the nation have been slowly back on the rise. in Argentina where believed Nazi hideouts have been found squared off in the NCAA March Madness tournament on Sunday, This increase in the still-low prices was expected. In January, deep in the jungle. The inaccessible jungle is suspected to have March 22. It was the game that decided which of the two teams would President Obama advised Americans not to get too comfort- been used by Nazi leaders fleeing there after the war in order earn a spot in the Sweet Sixteen. The final score was 78-65 with a able at the pump and to not depend on the then nationwide to escape consequences of war crimes such as the holocaust. Shocker victory, causing many WSU fans to rejoice as the teams have average of $2.20 per gallon. Today the average is still low at The structures found in the northeastern Misiones province are been trying to organize a pick-up game for years to no avail. The $2.42, but on the rise. unlike other architecture of the area and were found to have Shockers and the Jayhawks’ last game together was 22 years ago with German-minted coins of the era as well as German porcelain, a Jayhawk victory – but as for 2015, the Shockers are looking good to pointing towards the theories. The finding of these hideouts has advance in the NCAA tournament. implications to some of the questions still left unanswered after the ending of the conflict more than 70 years ago.

Possibility of Ukrainian-Russian standstill War continues in Ukraine another war in iraq Alex McLemore Co-Editor-In-Chief government. of the use of any nuclear weapons on So far, as talks continued, battles either side. But Russian President Putin were still raging and an official cease has not given much information to world In recent events, the situation in fire was once again drawn up. But the media as to exactly what his intentions Ukraine is constantly getting more dra- cease fire fell, when Russian rebels are in the conflict, other than liberating matic since the early protests of Russian continued to shell Ukrainian government the rebels who are loyal to the Russian separatists against the Ukrainian Gov- buildings, killing Ukrainian soldiers government. On February 5, 2015, U.S. ernment by the last months of 2013. Fol- and civilians alike. According to United Secretary of State John Kerry visited lowed by a rebel uprising in the Crimean Nations officials, more than six thou- Kiev in order to begin talks with Ukrai- Peninsula, leading to multiple battles sand Ukrainians have been killed in the nian government officials of whether the between Ukrainian military forces and fighting of their home land and many U.S. should begin involvement, but the Islamic State flag bearers posing in a dominant pose to instill Russian Rebels. Then with Russia step- European countries with in the European Ukrainian government is developing a fear of violence in local villagers. Photo courtesy of corbettreport.com ping in and backing the Rebels by invad- Union, as well as the U.S. are beginning peace initiative to propose to Putin, in ing and later annexing Crimea as part of to consider sending arms and equipment order to end the conflict. Russia. French, German, Russian and to aid the Ukrainians in their fight for As the fighting continues, people Alex McLemore Ukrainian leaders met in Minsk, Belarus their homeland back and to fight Russian around the world can only hope this con- in February, 2015, after Russian leader forces back to their borders. flict will not develop into a much larger Co-Editor-In-Chief human aide to those in ISIS’ path, etc. Vladimir Putin allowed the Russian Luckily, there has been no word of one, forcing other nations into the arena. This operation in Iraq is now named: rebels to begin campaigns in Eastern any extra military force from other na- All information in accordance with Operation Inherent Resolve. Ukraine, in hopes of demoralizing the tions being sent into the fray, nor word telegraph.co.uk. On the current situation in the Middle With this new operation, as of Feb. East, as of the beginning of 2014, the 11, 2015, Obama made a congressio- Islamic State of Iraq and Syria came to nal request for war powers to advance be and began ground operations in order U.S. involvement to a more prominent to conquer vast tracts of territory in Iraq, ground campaign. With Republican- Locality of arts: the District Art Fair Syria, the Levant region (Israel, Jordan, controlled congress arguing for a more Lebanon), as well as attacking civilians prominent ground war in Iraq against and security forces in Egypt, and mov- ISIS, a declaration for war may go into Damien Henderson ing into Libya as well. effect very soon. With this, ISIS leaders Staff Reporter It is scheduled for March 26, and 27. and middle school teachers. High school As most Americans are aware, have claimed that this conflict will result On the 26, it will take place from 5-8 P: art students have also taken the time to M, while on the 27 it will happen on 8: make sure that the fair is up and open President Obama issued the use of U.S. in “World War III,” due to their goals to 00 A:M – 3:00 P:M. properly as well. air strikes over Iraq, in order to deflate establish a world-wide Islamic Caliphate Campus High School annual District Anyone can see the artwork at those There will all kinds of art at the the escalation of ISIS’ control in most (religious state); hence many national Art Fairs are a time for everyone to see times when the fair is open. If interested, fair, from drawings, to paintings and, of the country. Since fall, 2014, special concerns that ISIS may be a direct the imaginative minds of many creative there are hands on activities for people sculptures. Campus High School teacher operations units from the U.S. and the threat to national security. students from elementary through high who want to be part of the group proj- Heather Swinger states that “It displays UK have been aiding in training local Ultimately, word has it from many school. They are not just from Campus, ects that will take place. Also, they can the talents of the kids from the districts”. Iraqi security forces and protecting service men and women that strate- but also from other schools in the dis- come and see the musical performances Judges will come in and give awards Kurdish people from being ethnically gic plans are already in place for a trict, and this year seems no different in that will take place during the fair. for specific mediums. There are also abused through human rights violations more-fulfilled ground war in Iraq, with terms of the creativity many will bring The fair has been organized by high due to ISIS. In addition, the President units receiving orders for what could to the table. creative leader awards. has sent a small number of troops to aid be a declaration of war in August- in protecting installations in Iraq such as September, 2015, in which these units the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. will go overseas. However, Congress The president faced considerable in determined to not allow for another criticism from media sources over his extensive and long lasting ground war, Class of the Year competition heats up decision to leave the Air Campaign over limiting the time-limit to three years, in Iraq nameless; however, due to media which the progress of the campaign will Kaitlyn Larsen backlash, as well as the increase of be reviewed every 60 days. Information This school year has had an amazing trial by fire among all four intensity in the ongoing effort to destroy in accordance with CNN.com and the Staff Reporter critical aspects to taking out ISIS lead- Defense Report from defense.gov. classes. Below are some of the events that have taken place over the ers, gaining intelligence, providing course of the third nine weeks. And remember to cheer on your fel- low classmates in the last stretch of this school year to see which class will win the class of the year Learjet facing layoffs competition!

Leah Darnell Staff Reporter the difficult decision to pause the Learjet 85 program at this time,” Pierre Beau- In Wichita, most people find work in doin Bombardier’s president and CEO the aviation industry, such as Boeing, said. For now, Bombardier is focusing Cessna, Hawker Beachcraft, and Learjet. their efforts on resources for our two Many who work in Learjet have already other clean-sheet aircraft programs lost their jobs or have been laid off. under development, CSeries and Global There were 2,470 employers at the Lear- 7000/8000, for which we see tremen- jet (Bombardier) plant. Jobs at Learjet dous market potential. It will affect very (Bombardier) have been cut yet again, many families whether they are looking over 1,000 jobs were cut, and 620 people for new jobs, be out in the streets, lose a were affected in Wichita, and the other big part of their income, or just simply 380 are being cut in Mexico. Jobs were give up on finding a new job. being cut because of the weak demand According to Bombardier’s re- of the Learjet 85 Business Jet. structuring job cuts “We are certainly According to Bombardier’s restruc- concerned for every job in Wichita, to turing job cuts, for now, Learjet is retain as many as we can,” machinists’ pausing the business aircraft program spokesman Bob Wood said right after until it is in high demand again. “Given the layoff announcement. the weakness of the market, we made MARCH 2015 OPINION 2 Thrill of the Book-to-movie drama: The tale of an American hero Photo courtesy of nypost.com Nightcrawler Alex McLemore Damien Henderson Editer-in-Chief characters in any film I had I love the way this film looks. Staff Reporter Everyone by now has heard Nightcrawler is a neo-noir seen back in 2014. It’s sleek and Los Angeles feels of the enchanting war drama, crime thriller written and It’s not just Gyllenhaal that alive rather than just simply a American Sniper, starring directed by Dan Gilroy in his is brilliant, as Nightcrawler in location used to tell the story. Bradley Cooper and Sienna directorial debut. The film stars its entirety, is a fantastic crime The shots really make the city Miller. Depicting the war story Jake Gyllenhaal as Lou Bloom, thriller. The script is magnetic. pop out to the screen, but what of one of the greatest Ameri- a thief who starts shooting Photo courtesy of letterboxd.com I feel completes Nightcrawler can snipers in military history, footage of accidents and crimes is it’s look at the dark under- Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, who in Los Angeles and selling it to belly of the news. What really served four tours in Iraq, to news channels. may have happen is changed aid in the war on terrorism Let’s just get the obvious by the people who edit and and spent over a decade as a joined the Navy SEALS. out of the way, Jake Gyllenhaal shoot the footage just too SEAL. After Kyle’s murder Kyle’s memoir has been is electrifying. It not just the simply get more views form in 2013, the murderer, former rated one of the top reads for weight loss, though certainly the unsuspecting public. It’s an Marine, Eddie Ray Routh tried young adults across the coun- respectable, it’s his dedication aspect of society not often dis- to plead insanity due to Post try, along with Marcus Lut- to the material given to him. cussed, but real nevertheless. Traumatic Stress Disorder trell’s Lone Survivor, depicting Bloom starts off in Nightcrawl- If I have any issues with the or PTSD for gunning down the SEAL mission: Operation er as someone that clearly is film, it that this is a very-well Kyle and his best friend, Chad Red Wings, whom went ter- not all right in the head, but it’s directed film, but I wish it Littlefield at a local shooting ribly wrong, along with other hard to figure out why. As the had just a bit more intensity range in Erath County, Texas. books written by Navy Seals movie progresses, his aggres- to it. However, Nightcrawler Routh was convicted of two to get a glimpse of their covert sion, ego and drive to succeed There are plenty of dialogue final act is one of the most counts of capital murder and lives, training and missions. no matter the cost just builds, scenes in which it is just people suspenseful finales I have sentenced to life in prison. Having read Kyle’s book, as the audience sees the dis- talking, but it is so well written seen in quite a while, so I However, prior to the for- as well as seen the feature film turbing soul that lies within. to the point I simply couldn’t really can’t be harsh. Overall, mer SEAL’s death, Kyle had directed by Clint Eastwood, I Lou shows his true nature in be less than invested. The Nightcrawler works brilliantly written his memoir, American always have to side with the the movie with either subtlety, strong supporting cast which as a thriller, character study, or Sniper, which was popular book when it comes to a book- or at other moments in the surrounding Jake Gyllenhaal a look at an aspect of society, prior to Kyle’s death, a screen to-movie scenario. The movie story, being in your face about. over the course of the film are the local news. If for nothing play was being written and does an excellent job of pulling Gyllenhaal does it all perfectly. actors such as Rene Russo, Riz else, see it for Gyllenhaal best Bradley Cooper was on the at the heart strings and explain- He unsettle me, fascinated Ahmed, and Bill Paxton, who performance, as it is certainly scene to play in the star role. ing his story- both in war and me, and without a doubt, Lou certainly added to the film’s one for the decades. Kyle’s memoir was about not at home and is an emotionally Bloom is one of the standout immersion. only his experiences in battle charged, action packed film in Iraq, but also the battle he for anyone to see. However, faced at home with his now Kyle’s book goes into far Ms. Mare widowed wife, Taya Kyle, more detail about his experi- Q: I really don’t know what to that makes them unique; try ones would be the best to join and his two young children, ences and is true to history. do about a rumor started about and develop it. The best friends as a junior? whom he was unable to spend With every movie depicting me, any advice? are the ones you have some- A: Any of the activities here much time with due to constant real events, some things get A: Try your hardest to ignore thing in common with, and see at Campus are great for any deployments and back-to-back changed or left out, which is the rumor. If you know who you for your faults, but love grade level. You should try to training. The book literally all well for a film that only has started the rumor, try and talk you anyway. A good friendship find on that involves some of was told from his own words two and half hours of screen to them about it. If you don’t is a lot like an English essay, it your interests. Also don’t just and point of view. As a “Good time to explain everything. In just breathe and don’t worry starts with a hook to draw them focus on one, join multiple, the Ole’ Texan,” he had a much the end, the movie is a must- about what others are saying. in, and then it’s all smooth recommended amount to be in admired warrior’s ethos and watch, but the book is an even If you are worried about what sailing, until it ends, though I is about two to three. You just a sharp mind; hence why he greater must-read. other people will think of you, hopefully won’t at least not for have to put yourself out there don’t. If they believe the rumor a while. Speaking up in class, and look. You can find a list of Generation difference they weren’t your friends to joining clubs, or playing sports all the activities Campus has to begin with. will help you finding those offer in your agenda and check obvious in Spring Q: I don’t really make friends people you have things in com- out the Activities Fair that is that easy, do you have any ad- mon with. held during the fall. You can vice on how to open up easier Q: I really want to do some also try out a couple and see Photo courtesy of laurieevans.com to people? type of activity here at Campus how you fit in. A: Everyone has something next year; do you know which

Damien Henderson Staff Reporter Though the months of than locally. Skype allows spring, the weather is warming people to see and talk to each The Colt Special staff up, and the grass turns green. other from their computers or One would think that most mobile devices. people, particularly those from Of course, this doesn’t Jennifer Shadle Generation Z (People born apply to all, as many people still interact with each other Colt Special Adviser in 1995 towards the present day), would go out of their personally, but just as not as homes in their free time, and often to be as it was with possibly hang out their friends earlier generations. However, or do something they enjoy. a major reason some may However, it seems the current not leave their homes during generation is more content to spring, could simply be due to spend time inside their homes their personality. Some people rather than out. are naturally more social than To fully understand why, others, and as expected, it’s Alex McLemore Gibson Combs Damien Henderson it does require an understand- more often than not that people who social are more often Co-Editor-in-Chief Co-Editor-in-Chief Staff Reporter ing of the current generation of their traits. This generation outside of their homes, and is extremely fond of comput- people who are less social are, ers, video games, and phones, well in their homes. Nothing which have all progressed wrong with that as what makes upwards, die to the ongoing someone feel comfortable is updates of technology. People entirely subjective. have found new ways to The real question in the end communicate with each other us simply, is this good or not? without having to leave the Well, while one could argue Alyssa Magee Amber Casler Leah Darnell comforts of their own homes, that it not exactly healthy for Staff Reporter Staff Reporter Staff Reporter through phones, or social their bodies depending on websites such as Facebook, whom they are, it’s not like the or Twitter. For some, this has current generation has aban- replaced the need to hang out doned spending time out of the with their friends face to face, house. There are still plenty of as they have an electronic teens who go out and do what device to do it for them. they want to do. Bike riding, There are other ways people sports, or spending time with interact with technology. Video friends, the current generation games are taking a more online overall are still active, just not Hanah Denning Kaitlyn Larsen Cade Snell approach so that their friends as much as past generations Staff Reporter Staff Reporter Staff Reporter can hang out that way rather have been. MARCH 2015 FEATURES 3 Gathering of conquistadors Diet soda: good or bad? Cade Snell Staff Reporter

Photo courtesy of Lifetouch There are many clubs there is Campus’ Glee club, ested in Spanish. And as I’m at Campus, and even more which has been in the works sure you’re aware, the club has prospective ones. We have a for a few years now, all for recently had a nacho sale in the Photo courtesy of Kaitlyn Larsen Creative Writing club, an Elec- of a lack of a sponsor. Every cafeteria, which they used as a tric Car club, a French club, month, we choose to honor a fundraiser. The Spanish Club and a Gamer’s club. There’s a club here at Campus, and give isn’t all that Mr. Melugin does, Kaitlyn Larsen Knitting Club, a French Club, the scoop on what they’ve been however, he is also active in Staff Reporter and a Spanish Club. Those are up to. This month, the Spanish the theatre world, and has de- just some of the clubs that are Club was chosen. Sponsored signed clothes that have been A very popular item has cial sweeteners can potentially readily available to students. by Mr. Melugin, the club meets on Broadway. appeared in the snack line lead to sugar-seeking behavior, Amongst the prospective clubs, with all of the students inter- recently. Diet soda is now which then offsets any calories available at Campus for anyone saved by the no-calorie sweet- who wants a “healthier” option ener,” Seltzer said. Affordabilty is back in to regular soda. Even though it If diet soda is used to carry is nice that at least some type out its proper function, like a of soda is available, people still calorie saver that will assist style wonder if it’s a healthy option with weight loss, then it is very for them. beneficial. But if diet soda is Diet soda is used as a used to make someone feel bet- healthier option as opposed ter about their large meal the to regular soda, which has an benefits do not really come into average of around 140 calories play. There have been theories for a 12 oz. bottle of soda. Diet of diet soda being a health soda has zero calories, leaving hazard, like causing cancer consumers of diet soda able to from an artificial sweetener consume more calories free of called asparteme inside. But, guilt. The perks of having diet that has yet to be proven and is soda are that you get the satis- not necessarily true. faction of having something in “The “artificial sweeten- your stomach without having ers are safe" camp argues that the extra calories. if they did pose a true health Charlie Seltzer M.D., from threat, given the millions of Gibson Combs Coutney Terrell Prom Dress Drive HuffingtonPost, has gath- people who regularly consume ered data about the affects of them, it would have become Co editor-In-Cheif Photo courtesy of Gibson Combs diet soda from San Antonio clear by now”, Seltzer said. Senior Courtney Terrell ets from previous proms and for many students and Terrell Longitudinal Study of Aging. The group strongly believes held a drive for prom dresses formal events. She doesn’t has made it possible for more According to their data, no that artificial sweeteners are for the 2015 prom. The see why some girls should be than 70 girls to take part matter if the people drank regu- healthy, though some people initiative began as a CAS incapable of attending prom in it. Distribution of these lar or diet soda, have a bigger can get negative reactions to (Creativity, Action, Service) for the simple fact that they dresses took part on Thurs- risk for metabolic syndrome, artificial sweeteners, such as a Project for the IB program, cannot afford the high price day, March 26 in the evening a group of risk factors such as headache caused by aspartame. but quickly became a project of the average prom dress. where girls were able to high blood pressure, high blood So the moral of the story is, that Terrell held dear. Terrell was astounded by the come and browse the dresses sugar, unhealthy levels of cho- diet soda or regular sodas both “The further I got into the sheer amount of dresses she and walk away with one lesterol and abdominal fat. So, are not the healthiest option. So project, the more I realized received which totaled to just free of charge. Now a larger either way, drinking something when students go to the snack how many people are in need over 70 dresses. number of people are able to that is artificially sweetened is line, if they are worried about of prom dresses or can’t af- “People have such big attend prom on April 25. bad. staying healthy they should ford one,” Terrell said. “And hearts and it’s amazing that This year’s theme for “Still, consumption of artifi- stick with drinking some water. I love to help people so this they are willing to donate prom is Alice in Wonder- is the perfect thing.” their dresses to those who land’s “Un-Prom”, and this Terrell collected dona- would not be able to afford creative mission goes along tions of dresses of all shapes, one otherwise,” Terrell said. with the theme very well, as sizes and styles that people Prom is an important part it is anything but orthodox. had just sitting in their clos- of the high school experience It’s beginning Kaitlyn Harris: to look a lot American Beauty like nationals

Haylee Green Hanah Denning Guest Writer Staff Reporter

The young American friend,” Harris said. Harris is she peed her pants. That is the Renae Spangler is the also qualified. The members athlete could also be seen as close to her mother because her story that Harris exclaims as Chapter Adviser in the lo- of the team are Danielle Fox, an American beauty. Dressed mom is always encouraging the most embarrassing moment cal FCCLA Chapter and a Jessica Robbins, Hope Wil- in old worn out tennis shoes her. Her mom is always avail- that has happened to her. National Executive Council son, CiCi Scott and Kailey in a loose ponytail. As her able to support Harris with her Unlike watching horror Advisor as well. She is Foxworthy. mind if filled with nothing but dreams and desires. movies Harris possesses qual- currently preparing FCCLA The FCCLA National aspirations. Nothing can stop As like many have, Harris ity strengths that make her for their upcoming competi- Leadership Conference her powerful mind filled with has goals that she wishes to different from the rest of the tions. will be held in Washington, strong thoughts. accomplish in her life. One students at Campus. National qualifiers have D.C. from July 5-9, 2015. Freshman, Kaitlyn Harris is to graduate high school, to Harris is considered to be not been announced yet but Spangler has full faith in her has faced many challenges in pursue her career in college. In determined in her school and the Kansas FCCLA STAR chapter members. her life so far such as frequent- the future Harris would want to personal life. “I am compas- (Students Taking Action “Our students are terrific! ly moving, athletic programs, become a neurologist, a doctor sionate and honest,” said Har- with Recognition) Events My only expectation is that and school work. However, she who studies and examines the ris. Every day, Harris strives competition will be held on they do their best. We spend always remains with a positive human brain. to be successful, and she will April 13-14 at the Century hours practicing and prepar- attitude through it all. Other than being a neurolo- not stop until she has reached II Convention Center. The ing for these events so that Harris has lived in Okla- gist, Harris plans on living life her goal. students who qualified to they are completely ready to homa and Missouri before to the fullest. She wants to be Another personal quality compete are Timberly Sen in compete,” Spangler said. her family moved to Kansas re- proud of what she has done is that she loves everyone that Career Investigation, Jason The students prepare after cently. Despite the fact that she and what she has left to do. is in her life. “I have a tender McLemore in Recycle and school and on the weekends. moves frequently, one of her Out of all her goals, the main heart,” Harris said. She adores Redesign, Heather Robey Each event has a well- hobbies is traveling. Harris has achievement would to be suc- anyone and everyone. Like her in National Programs in defined rubric and they use even been out of the country! cessful. mind, her heart is powerful. Action, Lauren Coppage these rubrics to guide their Many see her as an athlete Harris is spontaneous, but Of all the challenges Harris in National Programs in preparation and presentation. on the court and on the field. she does regret some of the has been through she stands Action, Tayla Alvis in The judging at nationals “I enjoy playing volleyball decisions she has made in the taller than she has ever been. National Programs in Ac- occurs with three judges, one and soccer,” Harris said. Being past. “I regret missing oppor- She enjoys life as it is, and tion, Katie Stolp in Promote from the industry that the active is a well-known priority tunities, because of fear,” said nothing is perfect which is the and Publicize FCCLA, event fits in, one from FCS for Harris to relieve stress and Harris. She enjoys exploring way she likes it. Rebecca Morse in Promote (teacher, alumni, etc.) and also have fun. the world in every way pos- Harris is an inspiration and Publicize FCCLA, Peter one student judge. Harris has gone to many sible. to many of her peers. Her Denning in Culinary Arts, In the past, Campus different schools before attend- Harris enjoys seeing mov- personality teaches others that Hope Wilson in Culinary FCCLA has qualified many ing Campus. She continuously ies, but there is one movie ex- when you’re going through the Arts, Danielle Fox in Culi- members to nationals. tries to make new friends, perience she will never forget. negative times you have to stay nary Arts, Kellie Johnson in The teachers are all guid- while managing to have a When she was only eight years positive. If nothing goes right, Focus on Children, Kristin ing FCCLA members to use well relationship with her old old, her brother and she were go left. Today is the day where Baker in Focus on Children their skills and apply them. friends. “I really do enjoy up late one night watching a anything can happen, if you and Brooke Sanders in “I always try to encour- Campus,” said Harris. very scary movie. make it happen. Focus on Children. There is age students by pointing Overall, Harris simply goes Later, when both of them To be successful you have only one exception and that out their strong skills and wherever life takes her. Her were not expecting a visit her to earn everything you desire. is Megan Fox who received encourage them to be con- family and friends are what is dad ran into the room where That is exactly what Harris has word that she qualified in the fident in those skills. I’m so most important to her. the two were watching the done, and what she will do. Chapter Website Event. In honored to be able to be a The most inspirational movie, scared them. The addition to Megan Fox, the part of a student’s growth person in her life is her mother. surprise was traumatizing to Family and Consumer Sci- and success!” Spangler said. “… She is truly my best Harris that when it occurred ence Knowledge Bowl Team MARCH 2015 FEATURE 4 Senior Spotlight FOREIGN EXCHANGE OF THE MONTH

Adventurous Emilia Ruggieri has been to ten different places around the world. Photo Courtesy of Hanah Denning

Homecoming Queen and Damien Henderson Senior Spotlight of the Month Molli Jones Photo Staff Reporter Courtesy of Damien Henderson Hanah Denning Campus High School year- was her best summation of ex- Staff Reporter round is full of students ready periences at Campus. She has to learn and have fun doing been involved in the club Busi- Junior Emilia Ruggieri is a While here, she has also en- Missouri, Brazil, Uruguay, so, while getting ready for the ness Profession of America at foreign exchange student from joyed Laser Quest and a camp Paraguay, Chile, Colombia, world of adulthood. Senior Campus. Cordoba, Argentina. out where she met with others Bolivia, and Mexico. Molli Jones is one of those After graduating high school She enjoys a variety of from different countries. Her favorite color is blue, students. later this year, Molli wants to things such as tennis, dogs, Ruggieri loves Dr. Pepper her favorite numbers are 3, 5, Molli Jones was the win- go to Wichita State University, pop music, and staying with and Altoids. She likes Campus and 7, her favorite subject is ner of Homecoming Queen and major in bioengineering at friends. and she also likes the Univer- Biology, her favorite food is at Campus High School on the university. She is staying with Olivia sity of Cornell. meat, her favorite social media February 2015. She had called Molli likes to do art a very Sailors and attending English, She plans on becoming ei- includes What’s Up and Snap it a fun and unique experience great deal. She felt that Cam- Anatomy, Art, Glass, Be Your ther a surgeon for the head and Chat, and her favorite sport is since she usually doesn’t go to pus gave her various options Own Boss, Psychology, Span- neck or a neurosurgeon. tennis. dances. for art courses she would like ish, and Exercise Science. Ruggieri has a 21 year old Her family influenced her Jones felt her time at Cam- to enroll in. She also enjoys Ruggieri returned to Argen- brother named Pablo who is an to do the exchange program pus High School had greatly spending time with friends, and tina on Feb. 21. industrial engineer, a 23 year because her two siblings had helped her a lot, and made watch sports such as hockey She describes Argentina as old sister named Florencia who previously participated in it. great friends there. “I wouldn’t and basketball. being really different than here. studies law, and a mother and Ruggieri’s role models are go to any other high school” The most famous food is asado father by the names Claudia her parents because they work and the drink is fernet. Famous and Marcelo. Her brother and a lot and provide her family soccer players are Maradona sister both participated in the with the things that they need. and Messi. They also have foreign exchange program. They are also doctors and she RACE FOR A CURE four meals, breakfast at 10 Her brother when he was 16 to really likes that profession. a.m., lunch at 2 p.m., snack at Holland and her sister at 17 to She has really enjoyed the 6 p.m., and dinner at 11 p.m. Denmark. experience and would recom- GEM 5K Their classes do not change, She plays tennis, volleyball, mend the program to others. the teachers do. So, they stay and swimming. In Argentina, “You meet new places and with the same 40 classmates she plays squash which is very you meet new people or differ- for the school day and they similar to tennis. ent cultures and religions. You have ten minute breaks be- She has enjoyed her time learn a different language,” tween subjects. here and the new experiences. Ruggieri said. Ruggieri enjoys shopping “I liked to learn more Eng- and how we have a big variety. lish and meeting new people,” “Walmart is really big. You Ruggieri said. can find everything you want She has traveled a number in different sizes,” Ruggieri of other places as well. She said. has been to Iowa, Oklahoma, LUCK O’ THE IRISH Cade Snell Staff Reporter Brysin staying happy even at the worst of times The most common good Photo courtesy of the Henschel family luck sign the shamrock Photo Courtesy www.denverlibrary. com

It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day, had faced hardship. The Great werewolf, or vampire. And the and you know what means. Potato Famine of 1846 caused Irish also have levels of pig- Dragging out the grill, putting most of the Irish to emigrate, mentation that can easily result on the “Kiss the Cook” apron, many coming over to the in sunburns. adults hanging out at pubs, and United States. Lastly, the British have stocking up on green clothing. When they came here, always had a penchant for It also means anyone with any because there were so many of storming down upon Irish ears. Irish heritage will never stop them, they were discriminated Even now, Northern Ireland is talking about the “luck of the against, causing signs such as: part of the United Kingdom. Irish”. “No Irish Need Apply”. When The Tudors tried to “put them But, if you really look at the the Gold Rush began, many in their place”, and the Irish so-called “luck” of the Irish, of the Irish began to flock to had five different revolutions you see that, truly, they aren’t California to find gold. wherein they tried to gain Brysin looking cool during a car ride lucky. In fact, the expression, Way before this, back in independence: the Irish Rebel- Photo courtesy of the Henschel family “luck of the Irish” doesn’t even their homeland, the Irish were lion of 1641, Irish Rebellion of come from Ireland. the favorite group attacked 1798, United Irish Rebellions, A long, long time ago, by the Vikings. The Vikings The Nine Years War, Desmond Amber Casler during the Gold Rush, people burned their way through Rebellions, and the Easter Staff Reporter from Ireland were the luckiest, Ireland, stealing whatever they Rising, also called the Easter The GEM 5K is an annual Mr.Repp, a Vice Principle here it seemed. The legend grew to could get their greedy hands Rebellion. event Campus High School at CHS. 177 people participat- such proportions that richer on. All in all not only are the puts on. Each year, CHS does a ed in last year’s GEM 5K run. folk would hire Irish to dig, in Another aspect of the Irish Irish not all that lucky, they run for someone different than The goal for this year’s run the hopes that they would have is red hair. In the Middle Ages, could be thought of as one of the year before, who lives in for Welch is to get 200 people a greater chance of finding having red hair was thought to the most unlucky of all the the Haysville community. This to come and participate while gold. But before this, the Irish mean that you were a witch, races. year’s run will be for Brysin helping a family in need. Welch. The GEM 5K is a great way Welch is a 2 year old boy to get the school and commu- who was diagnosed with nity together to help people in IB program is the school Leukemia. Nathin Henschel, a need. To help people the com- senior here at CHS, is Welch’s munity knows and cares about, older brother. or to help others out who are of hard knocks The run for Welch will help in need. As a simple act of raise money to help pay for kindness and a small amount to Cade Snell medical expenses. Joining the pay, could raise some money taff eporter run cost $20; all of the profit to help someone in need. The S R These days, it seems like solves this, but it requires Commentary; an IOP, which will go to Welch for his medi- amount that is raised can do so it's either IB or the highway for extreme dedication. is an individual Oral Presenta- cal needs. Participants will much. those of us incoming juniors. Not only are the participants tion; and an EE, which is an receive a free T-shirt. The world renowned pro- required to pass their enhanced Extended Essay; along with a Last year, the run was for gram has a large following at classes, but they must partici- multitude of others. Campus, which hopefully the pate in a Theory Of Knowl- Really, if a student can re- student body knows. edge class, which questions ceive the diploma, any college But really, the program re- our way of knowing what we should immediately make them quires a great deal of effort and do. They must also commit to a contender, it's a show of hard work ethic. community service, part of a work, prioritization, and most In fact, the program is so portion of the program called of all, memory. difficult that Assistant Princi- CAS, which stands for Creativ- If a student can remem- pal Sailors noted, "Based on ity, Action, and Service. ber all of those acronyms, achievement, twenty-seven of The program also requires they ought to be awarded a thirty three participants should an intense amount of presenta- Medal of Honor. No, but in graduate with the IB diploma." tion, the acronyms of which all seriousness, the program The program promises the best, it’s a wonder anyone can keep is wonderful, though not to be though at a price. The program straight. There's an IOC, which taken lightly. is called an Individual Oral MARCH 2015 SPORTS 5 Softball’s hard hitter Golf season begins

Amber Casler Staff Reporter Spring sports 2015 is bring- for the CHS teams. ing in a new season of golf. “Act like you’ve done Timothy Pitts has been playing it before, don’t worry about golf at Campus High School being ‘good’ you’re first few Sophomore Katie Parks for four years. times out, and enjoy yourself,” Photo courstey of Kaitlyn He was first introduced to Pitts said. Great advice from Kaitlyn Larsen Larsen this sport by his grandmother. Pitts to new members. Staff Reporter After many years of dedication “I recommend playing golf and hard work Pitts has given everyone,” Pitts said. One of the many athletes position. She describes the is the best part,” Parks said. to the CHS golf team, he has This season is going to be that contribute to Campus is hardest part of softball is the Parks has held her pas- been rewarded for his work. a new start, and will be filled Sophomore Katie Parks, a soft- heavy exercise of condition- sion for softball since she was Pitts has recently won some with hard work and dedica- ball player. She really enjoys ing. Parks also believes that the young, enjoying every moment situation contests. tion. The team will be aiming playing her sport and has been funnest part of softball for her to have fun with friends and Not only does Pitts par- high to achieve goals they set playing since the age of five. is the friendly and competitive play the best she can. Plans for ticipate in golf, but he also individually and as a team. Parks participated in soft- side of scrimmage games held Parks include playing softball participates in swim and dive, ball tryouts during March 2nd, during practice. Parks enjoys for the rest of her years at and he used to play football, all and is confident that practice the social aspect of softball the Campus and then continuing to will turn out great once it most. play in college. starts. “Getting to build relation- Baseball team Second base is Park’s usual ships with all the other players working hard

Track team Leah Darnell Staff Reporter excited for new season junior Conner Patterson said. The Colt Baseball team is The team has very high goals Alex McLemore coached by Bryan Clasen and this year and the team is hop- Co-Editor-In-Chief the Assistant Coaches Kev- ing to reach them. One goal is in McMullin, Jarrod Craig, making it to state, and second- take lots of hard work and will not begin until the begin- Brandon Johnson, and Sean ly having a positive winning dedication, but if we work as a ning of April, the team must Bechtold. streak for all of the games. Many Campus High team, we could pull it off.” train and prepare rapidly in The Colt Baseball team has “The hardest competitor this athletes are excited for the new For the 2015 season, there order to be physically and been working harder and harder year is Maize because they are a spring sport season, practices are many seniors who wish mentally prepared to do well at every practice. Practice is go- strong team and has good pitch- having started on March 8, to go out strong in their final as a team and individually. No ing well, and hitting good as a ing,” Patterson said. many are expecting this season season of high school track and matter what grade each runner team. The team is hoping for The team is getting eager to outdo all the others when it field. or their experience in track and more wins this year. about another great year, and comes to success and reaching “Seniors like Paul Johnson, field, each athlete owes their “I am working on my arm gearing up for it. “I am most their highest potential. who peaked in the fall cross fullest to the team’s success. strength, and working on my excited for being a part of the For one highly skilled country season and will [likely “This season, we have a lot wrists to make them stronger, team yet again,” Patterson said. athlete, junior Aaron Lindsay is do well] during this season; as of freshman. So as an outlook, ready to go above and beyond well as Austin Dial, who did we should have at least a few this season for CHS track and really well in cross country, relay teams make it to state,” field. and will more than likely ex- Lindsay said. “But as a [whole] “My main focus this season ceed in track as well,” Lindsay team, if we have continued, Ariel Williams’ is to run in a low four minute said. “Tony letterman also will unkempt potential and work mile time, as well as going to be a very strong runner in the 4 hard, the team could have some passion for sports state for the 4 by 800 relay,” by 800 relay.” state qualifiers.” Lindsay said. “All of this will Although, the track meets Winter sports recap

Alyssa Magee Adamson (Jr.), Max Shetler Bastian had been undefeated Softball Staff Reporter (So.), and Jonathan Greenlee in regular season on a broken player Ariel Now that the spring sports (Jr.); Tim Pitts (Sr.) qualified foot. The bowling team came Williams have begun it’s time to draw a for diving; Fleming in the to a striking finish as well. Photo courtesy close to the winter sports. Here 100 breaststroke; and the 400 The boys bowling team Amber Casler of Lifetouch is how our winter sports ended freestyle relay with Greenlee, finished with a 12-1 record. Staff Reporter their season. Adamson, Fleming, and Logan The only had one individual The boys’ basketball team Murphy (Sr.). Fleming placed qualify for state, Brady Parks Spring what a great time Williams plays both tennis and ended regular season with a 16th in the 100 breaststroke (So.). The girls bowling team to come out and participate in softball, Williams is very pas- 7-13 record. They made it to with a time of 1:05:63 at state. finished with a 12-0 record, un- sports. Ariel Williams has been sionate about both sports. the second round of the sub- The wrestling team finished defeated in regular season and playing softball for six years. Williams has a good philoso- state bracket, but fell short to their season with a bang. in tournaments. They qualified This is her second year playing phy for her playing “Stay dedi- South in the second game. The The wrestling team placed as a team for state, consisting for Campus High School. cated and work hard” Williams girls’ basketball ended regular 4th as a team at regionals and of: Kalina Feast (Fr.), Jordyn Williams is an active player said. Great advice being passed season with a 7-13 record. seven individuals qualified Wattman (Fr.), Brittani Magee for two teams, the CHS team on from one person to another. They fell short to Dodge City for state: Gregory Bentley (So.), Cami Mills (So.), Alyssa and the Motely Crue team. This year’s softball team in the first round of the sub- (Jr.), Easton Schroeder (So.), Magee (Jr.), and Madison Williams plays for CHS during will be filled with many high state bracket. The boys swim Brayden Black (So.), Sean Taylor (Sr.). They finished the fall and for Motely Crue goals, and great kids playing team also ended their season Taborsky (Sr.), Kevin Re- first at state as a team and four during the summer. a sport that they love. As a off well. ist (Jr.), Ryan Bray (Jr.), and placed individually: Taylor 5th, “I am looking forward to team, high goals are set the The boys swim team had Tyler Bastian (Sr.). Four of B. Magee 6th, Mills 14th, A. this year, I think we will have team hopes to achieve many four events qualify for state in- the individuals placed at state: Magee 15th. a nice team with good girls,” this year. The first match isn’t cluding: 200 medley relay with Schroeder 6th, Taborsky 6th, Williams said. far away, in the mean time the Jonathan Fleming (Jr.), Alex Bastian 2nd, and Bentley 3rd. Williams also participates team is working hard at every with the tennis team at CHS. practice. Swim team gets ready Tennis update

Alyssa Magee “Our team goals are to hopes to improve her times and cheer on each other and make get faster as the season goes Staff Reporter the new members feel wel- on. Her current fastest time is It is time for that spring come to our swim family, also 00:29:00 for the 50 freestyle weather which also includes to place at the meets,” Amy but she also swims the 100 spring sports, this includes Youel said. breast stroke, 200 IM, and 200 girls swimming. The Campus “It takes a lot to be a swim- freestyle. girls swim team believes that mer. Swimming isn’t a sport The girls’ team has their they will do pretty well, and that you can just hop into, you first meet March 31st in El Do- hopefully better than last year. are going to be sore, it works rado but their first home meet At the end of this season the every muscle in your body is April 21st. Go out and sup- team will be saying goodbye to so don’t expect it to not be,” port the girls swim team, help their seniors, but these ladies Youel said. them bring home their wins. are going to make it count. The returning swimmer

Campus High School Boys’ Tennis Team Photo courtsey of Lifetime Gibson Combs Co-Editor-In-Chief

The Campus High School The players have been hard boys’ varsity tennis team has at work in order to practice had success in recent years, do- for the upcoming invitation- ing very well in their matches als. And with the start of the overall. They hope to not only new 2015 season, with the first match this accomplishment, invitational at Maize on March but also become even better. 26, the team hopes to progress although individual players celebrate individual growth. MARCH 2015 ENTERTAINMENT 6 Glimpse towards the future of There’s an app for that! social media Cade Snell Staff Reporter Every day, it's nearly impos- to the top, until it hit a wall. Snapchat. The entire study sible to ignore what so-and-so A few years ago, social media seems to point toward pictorial posted, or the pictures that are began to pop up all over the socializing disappearing, and Kaitlyn Larsen and have a more accurate route to wherever you or others want going round. And really, every- place. And now, there really is videos finding a comfortable Staff Reporter one is addicted to something, something for everyone. alcove in which we can easily to go. Everyone always struggles This app is free and avail- be it chocolate, food, texting, Facebook and Twitter are access them. to find the best app to fill their or social media. still the top two contenders, but YouTube was a real able on the iPhone, Android, needs on the phones they carry and Windows Phone. I've heard it said many studies show that most people surprise; most people don't every day, so The Colt Special times, "I would die without my under the age of twenty-five actually consider it a type of The next app is called has selected a couple of apps Pocket, a handy storage device phone", or "I can't live without are on Twitter, with much of social media. But its success that will prove very useful. Twitter". But an important fact Facebook's popularity being a likely will come from its new that is useful for anyone who The first app is Waze, a needs to store documents on a to note: there was a time before result of the older members of owner, Google. The giant has very interactive app that will and there'll be one after. our race using it. gone from a small garage-like busy schedule; this can be very help with any exercise goals helpful for students working on Back when it was first Snapchat, Instagram, Vine site to a gigantic monopolizing or even just a better way to get publicly available, Myspace and LinkedIn are there, but giant that actually owns nearly projects. The app’s focus is to around town. Waze is similar give an easy way to search up dominated the internet. Mil- with a much smaller fan base. an entire town. In fact, many to Google apps, but the ques- lions of people accessed it Over the next twenty years, seem to think that the versatile media that users may not have tion is, how is Waze better? had the time to look up before. daily, at one point surpassing many studies, the foremost giant will become even larger According to Jennifer Cohen even Google for the top spot. being openmatt.org, suggest than it has already, as it seems “Pocket is even integrated on forbes.com, Google had into apps you already use like But all that changed with Face- the following: Facebook will to have a hand in nearly every bought the app for a huge 1.3 book. Suddenly, there were fall, and Twitter will dominate, technological field. Twitter and Flipboard, making billion dollars. Cohen explains quick saving a breeze,” Cohen two competing sites, and one splitting the top spot with Vine For those of you that enjoy the unique and interactive ad- had to win out over the other. and YouTube. Instagram will Snapchat and Instagram, sadly, said. It is similar to cloud stor- dition to the app. age and organizes the media And as anyone that hasn't been all but disappear, and Linke- you're unlikely to continue to “However: the app sets living under a rock or beneath dIn will reach a steady point, have much of a following. The users save. This app is also free itself apart by incorporating a and is available on iPhone and a lake knows, Facebook was where it will coast, never rais- rest of you, however, prepare community aspect to get the the victor. ing or lowering much beyond for an even more globalized Android. most accurate traffic reports,” Hopefully many people will It enjoyed the top spot for that line. world than the one that we Cohen said. years, until Twitter hit the Myspace, sadly, will already live in. have their app wishes come This means that if users of true and have an app on their airways. The website, like its remain at the bottom, sharing the app report a car accident, iconic symbol, soared its way the grave with Instagram and phone that will truly help make heavy traffic or road debris the their lives easier. app will give you points. These Beck (a.k.a. boring as heck) points will help you level up Sweet Tweets The Colt Special Staff would like to invite you to be involved in our monthly twitter question.

Gibson Combs Photo courtesy of Rollingstone.com Co Editor-in-Chief This type of song is not bad, as attributes is not enough in my In the 2015 Grammys, I said before, but it gets boring opinion to make an album win much controversy surrounded after about the third song. Grammys. the alternative rocker Beck There are few songs that I I’m sure that there is an and his album Morning Phase thoroughly enjoyed in Morning audience for this type of slow winning the Album of the Year Phase and none that I would and (in my opinion) medio- Award over Beyoncé’s recent actively try to listen to again. cre album, but I am, as said self-titled album. Many be- I will say though, that Beck unimpressed. I think that the lieved that Beck was undeserv- is obviously a respectable music featured on this album ing of the award over Beyoncé musician; I can hear the talent would be great in small doses, and I agree. This album is too in the guitar especially which such as in a montage in a teen safe and monotonous (which leads to my favorite song on flick, because there is defi- is not a proper adjective for a the album, “Blackbird Chain”. nitely prominent artistry in this Grammy-winning project). This song has the most unique album. Based on this album After listening to Morning sound on the entire album with solely, Beck is a good musi- Phase twice, I was unim- its “twangy” guitar style along cian, I just feel like this album pressed both times. The music with some guitar riffs that are is too safe; it is not taking any on this album is not bad per reminiscent of 80’s rock. I like chances with its similar sound se, but honestly it is not good the echo of the vocals on this throughout the entirety of the either. track as well; it leads to a sing- project. I truly believe that the The main qualm that I have along aspect to this song that only fans of this album are with this album is that it lacks is absent in the majority of the those who go into the album tempo entirely. I believe that other tracks. knowing that they are a fan of in order to have a solid album, Other songs such as “Coun- Beck or his genre, because this an artist must include a variety try Down” have redeeming album is not at all convincing. of tracks, not a bunch of slow qualities such as, in this song, I rate Morning Phase a 4 out guitar riffs over a glum drum its harmonica solo and lyrics, of 10. beat, spanning for 13 songs. but a handful of pretty good Curious Savage is just obscure enough to be profound

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What is St. Patrick’s Day? Leah Darnell Wearing shamrocks is another tradition among Irish Staff Reporter people, as well as wearing St. Patrick’s Day the Celtic cross. Irish people is very common in the Irish wear shamrocks symbolize Actors portray their roles as mental health patients. Photo by Leah Darnell culture. When people think of the holy trinity of St. Patrick. St. Patrick’s Day, they think of Leah Darnell their money but, Mrs. Savage Belle. Hannibal was performed Also, listening to Irish music “Luck Day”. They are right in has hidden it. At the end of the by senior Kolton Landreth is common. The most popular Staff Reporter some way, but it isn’t the ac- play Mrs. Savage reveals her and Lynn Andrews played the songs are “When Irish Eyes tual truth. St. Patrick’s Day is a money that she has hid and it role of the quiet Mrs. Paddy. are Singing” or “Danny Boy”. Mrs. Savage, whose hus- cultural and religious celebra- was in her stuffed bear that she Logan Combs and Victoria Such as eating scones is most band has died and left her 10 tion occurring annually March always carries with her. Oquendo, both freshmen, pre- popular; scones are small million dollars, Mrs. Savage 17, the death date of the most The Curious Savage play formed the roles of Fairy May cakes, or quick bread. Eating wants to use the money for a commonly-recognized patron was a great play. The perform- and Jeffrey. The doctor and a meal with potatoes is most memorial fund for her husband saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick. ers did an amazing job; each the nurse were performed by popular to in the Irish culture. but her greedy step children Most people are very into and every one of them was junior Tyler Keller and senior Also, watching popular Irish don’t think that is a good way St. Patrick’s Day because they perfect for their roles. Mrs. Jessica McAllister. Florence movies. to spend money so they put her are Irish; those who are Irish Savage was played by sopho- was played by junior Lauren People also say that four in a mental institution. While have very deep and sacred more Carlie Hurtt, and her kids Dowell. leaf clovers bring good luck. she is there she meets Flor- traditions for St. Patrick’s Day. in the play were Titus, Samuel, The next play is going to In America, there are festivals ence, Fairy May, Hannibal, Jef- Wearing green is the most and Lily Belle. Those were be performed by the Advanced and parades for St. Patrick’s fery, and Mrs. Paddy who have common tradition, because played by sophomore Corey Theatre class entitled Jane Day. The festivals and parades crazy little quirks to them. Her people think wearing green Evans as Titus, and sophomore Eyre, it will be performed on all started in New York City step children visit her in the in- will keep them from being Jesse Emmons as Samuel and April 10 and 11. in 1766. stitution saying that they want junior Henna Mehta as Lily pinched.