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Annenese Bruegel The question is: how is this possible? As for sophomores, many an noticed. How many more students can S Writer Are there more parking passes than upperclassmen cry out against the relate to this luck? parking spots? Most likely not. Of the looming presence of sneaky spot- The possibility that the lot is not stealing sophomores. I can remember my reaction last passes sold, many have been voided.The checked closely enough to keep our "I'm feeling [that it's] definitely year when I found out that a parking real culprits are closer to us than costly spots free for us presents an wrong because when I come to school pass cost fifty dollars. To have seen my originally believed: teachers and maybe alarming threat to the availability of response, you may have thought that I even some bold sophomores—pass-less spaces. Hopefully, in the future, fewer had just been told the world was ending opportunists—who come to our plot of cars will be able to sneak into the lot. rather than being told I that had to pay concrete and park in the spot we paid For now, the solution is simple: fifty dollars for something as simple and fifty dollars for! sophomores, don't even think of it.Your insignificant as a par 1- 8. pass, which the Senior Jackie Hibbard said, "I can turn will come. In the meantime, if year before had been much less understand that teachers need to park you're so eager to drive to school, park expensive. in our lot; it's much, much closer to on Argyle and pay your dues, just as the However, it seems that parking in their dassrooms. The teacher lot is on rest of us have. that 6 by 10 square foot space that I have the far side of the school." Teachers, all I have to say is that it paid for is more problematical than There are in fact, according to Mrs. is much safer to park in the teacher lot. initially presumed. Why? Boyer, approximately 20 teachers who I can personally attest to the insanity Because if you arrive to school less park in the student lot. Mrs. Boyer told that occurs in the lot after school. In particular, please be aware of the than ten minutes before the bell rings, me she has been discussing this issue „. you'll find yourself driving in endless with Mr. Piper in order to rectify the . The parking lot isfisil, with or without teachers. frustration caused by the lack of spots. circles. Students desperate for a spot sparse availability of spaces. there are no spaces for me and parking Is 30 seconds extra driving to get have started parking out on the grass Her crusade, however, does not is a privilege that sophomores should to the teacher lot r y that big a deal? by the back of the football stands. solve our problem now. Teachers do not wait their turn for, just like I did," senior Is there is a double standard here Everybody has noticed the cars parked have to pay for parking. We pay fifty Jake Keller laments. that the school needs to re 11 at the end of the all the aisles, usually dollars. We cannot park in their lot, yet However, their presence in the lot Upon further consideration I believe that the administration supports blo or crowdin; the lot exits. The they can park in ours, filling up us ost can easily go unnoticed. A dose friend lack of available spaces seems strange the entire first row, and then some. The of mine once told me she forgot her pass our claim to the spots for which we have given that I have paid for a spot. injustice is almost more 1 I can stand. to school but the"shadow-master" never paid a good fifty dollars. Barb Angott: 1--,,irement of a e en She became a teacher at age Even students 7s o have never had Lisa 'd 1 demolishing any lingering self-worth S Writer they might possess. nineteen and has taught almost every the privilege to have been taught by the And finally, she is about the only grade including the first, during which legendary Ms. Angott are in awe of short, old, and possibly insane woman she allegedly read the helpless tots an her—Greg Parks assures us, "Though Some say she's a genius—others in the world that can effortlessly make abridged version of Moby Dick. I've never spoken to her and have only deem her The Great Headache. Either an eighteen-year-old boy tremble in Unfortunately for today's students, seen her from afar, I marvel at her way, she is arguably the most legendary fear with a simple glance over her not much has changed. And now, here intelligence and god-like nature." four feet and eleven inches ever to walk bifocals. she is, "retired" for three years but It's obvious that Mr. Parks hasn't the halls of Seaholm High School. Her And yet.. .she is beloved by incapable of tearing herself away from had the privilege of learning from our name is Barb Angott, and after almost practically all students and teachers the inspired minds of Birmingham's Hero—otherwise, he would have half a century, she is saying goodbye to alike. There's just something about youth (read: they keep forcing her back known that man will die a horrible death teaching. receiving a heartfelt scowl then being to whip our pathetic lives into shape). in the pursuit to be like the gods. I think. Since she only teaches two dasses declared a"mental midget" that is simply But through the abrasive comments, (That essay received the infamous "C of seniors, many of you don't even know impossible to resist. entire essays crossed out with the - - Gift," so I'm not too sure). who the notorious "Angott" figure is. So, Her sharp humor offers no mercy infamous exdamation "never!" scrawled But needless to say, even though her for the benefit of all you fortunate/ for the weaklings whom other teachers at the top, and/or perpetual comparisons stature is small, Barb ott has made

unfortunate beings (I can't decide which may consider not suitable jo 111 • matter. to Angott's best and brightest students a huge impact on Seaholm and its it would be) who have never So check your confidence at the door, circa 1970, students today can't help students. experienced her special brand of love sit up straight, and enjoy the Angott cherishing Ms. Angott for her unique So, after forty-eight years of and affection, I'll provide a brief synopsis show (and for the love of God, don't teaching method. molding minds and polishing up the of Angott. look out the window). Senior Meredith Magulak praises tarnished souls of today's youth, Ms. She is a short, graying woman whose Though the exact date remains Angott, proclaiming, "I shall take every Angott will be leaving these halls for mind works with razor sharpness. Her unknown, Barb Angott was born piece of literature that Angott has shared the last time, not just as a favorite main goal in teaching is to enlighten sometime between the Gettysburg with me and staple it to my heart, then teacher or source of extreme students to the main ideas and themes address and the advent of the toaster glue it my soul!" ...That's pretty weird, frustration, but as a legend who has in literature while simultaneously oven. Meredith. touched us all. Phot(Dpirlio The Iraq war: hindsight's 20/20

What is your favorite sugary snack to eat Eric Lequesne It was dear, in 2003, that the Bush administration when celebrating the seasonal rabbit Feature Editor had declared Iraq part of the War on Terror when Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice declared that Iraq estival? was now the front in the war on terror. "Yesterday, December the 13th, at around 8:30 p.m. However, instead of making Americans more secure Baghdad time, United States military forces captured from terror, the war in. Iraq invited terrorists into Iraq, Saddam Hussein alive." therefore making the threat from terror to the troops President Bush's announcement brought a dose to much greater. the outspoken opponents of the Iraq War, yet negative But aside from loose foundations, this war was far , rew sentiments still remained. But now, as with all events, too costly to be considered a war whose benefits Dube '07 we see where the flaws lie. outweighed its shortcomings. Economically we were in Yes, we should give president Bush credit that he a decline. When this war began, the United States was captured a criminal of that magnitude, a man guilty of experiencing a recession. This was a minor economic genocide. crisis, yes, but a crisis nonetheless. And we should give him credit that he was able to And furthermore no economic crisis can support rally a country of our size against Iraq. But these are the an expense of about $150B. And the notion that it can is only aspects in which he deserves credit. ridiculous. If it were to support the economy as some Despite the fact that our president was re-elected, proclaim, then the economy would not be struggling as Peanut butter eggs" his war in Iraq still showcased several flaws. it is now. The economy is just now beginning to show exa. To begin, President Bush's two main reasons for the improvement. war in Iraq were, cited from press conferences and But the spent money does not indude everything. McLain 06 speeches by the president himself, for "Saddam There is still money that needs to be spent. According Hussein...to disarm [his] weapons of mass destruction," to aYale professor's estimates, the rebuilding alone could (WMD) which he did not have, and his connections to double the already staggeringly high costs for the war, "terrorist groups like Al Qaeda." Like any building, a and maintaining peace (an operation which is far from strong foundation is needed, and Bush was off to the over) will cost several more billion dollars. wrong start. And cost in money isn't everything. Remember, Two weapons inspectors, the former US Weapons lives were squandered too. The death count according Inspector, David Kay, and a UN Weapons Inspector, Hans to many sources in agreement is 1,691 coalition troops dead, 1,517 of those dead are American. "Carmen° eggs Blix, found little to no evidence supporting the assertion, - David that Iraq still held any WMD's. What were the benefits? (1)We have a weak ally in In fact, over a year after the war began Kay still the oil monopoly of the Middle East. But, on the other Gallagher '08 remained sternly against the war conduding that it was hand, we have more enemies in the Middle East than a mistake. In mid-January of this year, BBC news reported we did before. (2)We have another Middle Eastern ally. that the search for these weapons was stopped, and that Unfortunately, they cannot support themselves. (3) We the possession of WMD's again "had been the stated freed a suppressed people and imprisoned a tyrannical reason in Washington and London for going to war with ruler proven to have killed many of his people.Yet, we Iraq." have done nothing to help with the genocide in Africa Saddam's connections with Al Qaeda were proven killing millions. Chocolate anything" false.Yes, he did hate Western Ideals. And yes, Hussein In retrospect President Bath's war in Iraq created a did have the motive. schism in the American people. It did little good. And -Kitty Dull '07 But there was no evidence supporting the daim unfortunately the downfalls of the war severely trier 07 that Saddam Hussein helped or enlisted the use of outweigh the profits from it. terrorist groups as a threat to the United States or its Richard Clarke said it best: "Your government failed European allies. you, and I failed you."

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Before midwinter break, a small group of Seaholm students, mostly Diversity Club members, traveled down Wyoming Street into Detroit to visit Mumford High School. Just driving through the neighborhood showed us just how far we were from quiet, sheltered Birmingham. We were in a whole new territory. Walking towards the school we see a line of Senior Lauren Gross smiles while volizrzteering to help with SeMo.rAlyssa Rosenzwezgfihlroutdseneces-sa perwark students forming, and getting doser we see the reason the sign &qat the biotic] driPe. prior to 4oti9,ting her blood. why. Every day, Mumford's 2000 students have to go through metal detectors, watched dosely by a police force, whose station just so happens to be in the Seaholm saves lives, loses blood basement of the school. Already anxious, we are Carl Dunker received by a nasty comment, "Looks like they got off StailWriter the wrong bus." After that, we didn't really know what Others endured the awkward and sometimes else to expect. It was a battle that drew gallons of blood from nausea-inducing experience for both the satisfaction Ushered into the library, much smaller than our each opposing team. Continuing tradition, Seaholm of helping and the fringe benefits. state-of-the-art media center, we found that a few of students competed again those from both Marian and "It was kind of freaky to see the blood coming out us were already in violation of Mumford's strict dress Brother Rice to see which school was willing to give of me, but I felt good blowing that I was giving code—hats off. But however intimidating we found themselves—literally—to charity. someone else something very valuable," said senior the teachers and policies to be, we found the students Students were reduced to light-headed and dizzy Adam Gienapp, adding "The cookies and juice to be extremely friendly and welcoming. specters, stumbling through their dasses, but bearing afterwards didn't hurt either." - Paired off, we toured the school and went to sit in proudly the sticker that read "Be nice to me, I gave Cyrus Ghaemi offers the general consensus: "Well, on classes, many of which were extremely crowded blood today", or the more humble "I tried." I guess [blood] is needed everywhere, so why not give with eager—students and their laid back, friendly • The blood donated goes to help people in area to help those in need?" teachers. But perhaps the most interesting and fun hospitals, most specifically for children and infants who This charitable and caring attitude displayed by experience was participating in their unique class can only received transfusions from younger donors. the students earned Seaholm the traveling trophy specifically for ballroom dancing. Oh yes, I said Each year, at all three schools, students happily bare given to the winner of the "blood bowl" for two straight ballroom dancing. their arms to help with this worthy cause. years. Meeting the students for the first time, the most The generous nature of Seaholin students, and The trophy was aptly placed next to the noticeable thing is race. Mumford is almost completely their parents, was plain to see as people flocked in community service office, and reflects the way African American, whereas Seaholm is the exact droves to the donation area set apart in the cafeteria. Seaholm students go above and beyond to help the opposite, overwhelmingly Caucasian. They warned us Some were nervous about the needles, fainting, and community. though, that even though it may not seem like it, there the general thought of blood being drawn from their "I am always impressed with the turnout for this was still plenty of diversity--economic diversity, that body, but not senior Eric ,Lequesne. annual event; it's always good to see people give blood," is. As we met more and more students, this became "I just went in and did what needed to be done. said Assistant Principal Brian Sumner. apparent. Everyone needs blood, and if I have some to spare, I'll With hope, Seaholm can continue the tradition of Junior Sasha Hyman says, "It was a great be happy to give it to someone who needs it," said giving generously to those in need, and possibly opportunity to humble ourselves and see what it's like Lequesne. winning the blood drive next year. at other schools." All in all, the experience was worth one of great value. Although it got off to a rocky start, we found the Lids to be extremely forthcoming and Donated items will better lives happy to have us. • The following week, Mumford students were Zera lAcMahon come true to these kids. For them, is quite hard to given the opportunity to see our school. First StaffVVriter get an education when you have to walk six miles to impression from Mumford senior MarKell Easter was, school every day with no shoes on your feet. Imagine "It's big. Real big. And it's so nice and dean!" So, there you are, standing inside your walk-in what a pair of flip-flops could do for them. They were awed with the roomy hallways, lack of closet, immersed in your daily routine of trying to So, now that I've lectured to you about the security guards, and bathroom stalls that are taller decide which pair of shoes will best match your outfit suffering children in Uganda, maybe you would like than four feet high. Seaholm students did an amazing for the day. Sound familiar? Yes, well, not everyone to help. job welcoming the guests who were impressed by how has the luxury of a walk-in closet—let alone owning Starting Tuesday, April 5 to April 19, students will inviting and happy we were. Easter claims their visit twenty pairs of shoes (or more, for the "shoe lovers" be able to make a difference in these children's lives. to Seaholm was a "wonderful opportunity to see how out there). There will be a collection box located in the main students in different learning environments interact For children in Ugan, they can't even dream of lobby, where students can bring in their items. These with each other." such opulence. Uganda, being -a third world country, items must be new. Some things that would really help The school exchange can be considered a great currently-has 1,600,000 children who are only able to indude: flip-flops (cheap at the dollar store or CVS), success. Students from both schools were able to see consume up to 400 calories per day (about the books, pencils or pens, notebooks, paper, folders, toys, the world through a different pair of eyes, break equivalent of your morning croissant)! This is just one clothing (for small children), and a box of crayons that stereotypes, and make new friends they may have disaster these people are forced to live with. are sure to brighten up any child's day. For a price less never been able meet otherwise. We found that we Here, in Birmingham, many of us take for granted than your lunch, you can make a huge difference in the level of education that is offered to us. In Uganda, their lives. have so much more in common with the Mumford students than we ever, thought we would have with a 40% of the.country's population is unable to read and So, help donate something, and see what an impact bunch of kids ftnuvpqystit. write. Education (to the very lucky few) is a dirip; ,ealiolm: hav4

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Katie Lohr to student Spring Break trips urges students to get Editor-in-Chief alcohol money from their parents by "[telling] them it's an 'educational trip." A recent AMA survey indeed According to the American Medical Association, showed that many parents of college and high school 50% of male students and 40% of female students will student.s were ignorant of the stress on drinking during drink until they pass out or vomit during Spring Break. Spring Break — 73% of parents were unaware of the Your changehelped puppies like these. These statistics increase when students are at resorts existence Of "all-you-can-drink" trips. without any parental supervision, especially resorts Despite parents' ignorance regarding the in Mexico, where the legal drinking age is 18. existence of these binge drinking excursions, many It seems that the media has created a stereotype parents refuse to let their children go on Generous dona- for Spring Break, making excessive drinking and unchaperoned Spring Break trips. At Seaholm, parents reckless behavior the frightening norm. Movies and are given a contract at the beginning of the year that TV have sensationalized Spring Break into a cliched they may sign, guaranteeing their children will be tionG help animal rite-of-passage for senior students, glossing over the chaperoned on any Spring Break trip they may go on. ramifications of the party-hard mentality. However, even parental presence may not have MTV's The Real Cancun is just one example of the the desired effect on hindering destructive behavior. t local shelters plethora of Spring Break genre that semi-praises the Alcohol use during Spring Break is responsible for debauchery that goes on in Mexican bars and various countless hospital visits due to car crashes, balcony booze-soaked locations. Cancun, a production of MTV, falls, assaults and rapes. Margaret Lambert follows a bunch of college students who go wild on a Just because parents are staying in the same hotel, StaffVVriter Spring Break trip to Cancun, Mexico. it does not mean they will have 24/7 surveillance on Similar to this film, MTV shows also seem to put their children, or even that they care their kids are the spotlight on students going wild on Spring Break dr" For all of you who consider pennies and other when spring rolls around. However, the events shown But there's a chance that peoples' views of Spring "pocket change" to be useless, think again! The recent on these shows may not be an accurate representation Break may be changing. Acapulco, an increasingly donation drive to benefit the Michigan Humane Society -5f what really happens during Spring Break, and not popular Spring Break destination in Mexico, offers a shelters thrived mainly because of small contributions everyone is buying into the MTV brainwash: "I think more upscale Spring Break experience. of excess coins. Spring Break is a drunken debade," notes Junior Jessi Though the drinking age is still 18, many bars and The amount of money raised totaled $250 with Hester. "Please, I've seen The Real Cancun?' clubs have a dress code which seems to discourage only about $50 of that from bill donations.That mews Even travel companies put the emphasis on wild spring-breakers from going overboard. Acapulco over $200 was raised by han s of change generously drinking when selling Spring Break trips to Mexico also offers more cultural experiences instead of miles donated by the Seaholm student body. - and Europe. USA Today notes that one travel agency of bars and dubs at which to get drunk. Donation coordinators Lisa Lombardi, Katie Loin; praises Mexico as a Spring Break haven for students Even with changing attitudes toward Spring Break and myself were all amazed by the final sum of because the legal drinking age is 18 and "rarely and parental supervision for Spring Break trips, it's donations. Senior Lisa Lombardi was delighted by the enforced." still up to the students themselves to be responsible generosity exhibited by the donations of students, Another company promises "50 hours of free and safe. Students must laiow their limits and stop saying, "A lot of people donated multiple times and drinking" to students bound for week long trips to themselves from making destructive decisions on some even emptied out their entire change purse." Cancun and Mazatlan. Amazingly, one website devoted Spring Break trips. Besides donations of money, many useful items were collected in the donation boxes such as litter boxes, paper towels, pet food, towels, and chew toys. Drunk driving seminar wrenched Senior Kelsey Browne states, "Tam very impressed that so many students were willing to help." With the continuing improvement and addition to the Westland Humane Society, these much-needed hearts, changed minds donations could not have come at a better time. Allison Parks scholarships to local area high school students entering As a Humane Society volunteer, I have seen News Editor college.The foundation works to promote concern and firsthand the dedication and hard work that goes into awareness of drunk driving, as well as provide running a shelter. While volunteering at the Rochester resources for ose who wish to further their cause. Hills Shelter, it is obvious that the shelter does no: On Tuesday, February 22, Seaho u students Using their own personal experiences, the site also have nearly as much room for keeping animals as the:, attended an assembly given by Mr. David Easterbrook. aims to prevent people from driving drunk, as well as would like, and often modernization of the facilities A drunk driver at the intersection of Crooks and Long to punish those who choose to drink and drive. must be postponed clue to tight funds. Lake killed Mr. Easterbrook's daughter, Ashley, eight Many students found Mr. Easterbrook's message It would be great for the Rochester Hills shelter years ago. to be both heartfelt and heart wrenching; his story and the Detroit shelter to •be able to makc Since this devastatingly tragic event, Mr. was 'a raw account of the death of a teenager who was improvements and expand to hold more animal, Easterbrook has made it his goal to promote awareness not very different from themselves. "It was really following the example of the Westland Shelter, bu of drunk driving and the consequences that come with emotional, and I think people will not drink and drive this can only be achieved with the time and mone; making selfish decisions. Mr. Easterbrook speaks at as much," says Junior Ashton Wood. from individuals like you! local high schools to share Ashley's story in an attempt Mitch Alborn, a sports columnist for the Detroit Once again, thank you all for making to make students more aware of how their decisions Free Press, wrote an article about Ashley's story it donation drive a success and if you are interested It affect not only themselves, but also the innocent people won an Associated Press award for best feature-story. becoming a Micirgan Humane Society volunteer, more around them. To read the article and to learn more about the information can be found on the web site: Mr. Easterbrook and his family operate the Ashley's Dream Foundation, the website is available www, m ichiganhum a ne. org/ . Ashley's Dream Foundation, which provides online at www. ashi eys dream.org. Var sLy Profile Addition or men's Alistair Chan dive team helps bring home the hardware

StafTVVriter McCarthy, Tommy Zervos, Nolan Dan Priestley O'Hara, and Nolan Page represented Seaholm in diving. On the weekend of March 11- For the Seaholm Boys' 12, Seaholm went to Oakland Swimming and Diving, diving was an University and competed in the Name: Alistair Ghi-.Ming Chan annoyance during the 02-03 and the Michigan High School Athletic Grade: 11 03-04 seasons because the Maples Association Division II State Age: 16 lacked any divers and were forced to Championship. Sport(s): Diving give up valued points at each meet. Seaholm was lead by their Position(s): Captain With no divers, Seaholm lost the seniors Dan Priestley and Matt Pets: None 2003 league meet by 11 points to Burke. Dan won the 200 IM where Hobbies: Music West Bloomfield, who had five he set a new Division H state divers, and the 2004 league meet by record, and the 100 freestyle.With Favorite Color: Blue 39 points (which is not much of these two titles, Dan daimed his Favorite Number: 7 anything) to Lake Orion who also _ seventh and eighth individual Favorite Day: Friday had five divers. titles, ending his high school career Favorite Month: October However, this year's Seaholm with a perfect 8 for 8. Faworite Movie: None team had an unheard of 10 divers. Matt daimed second in the Favorite Recording Artist: Too Many Freshmen Gray Gwizdz, Tyler 200 freestyle and sixth in the 100 Favorite Food: Croissant Humphrey, Nolan O'Hara, and John Butterfly. He also served as the Favorite Holiday: Hallow Plummer; juniors Dan McCarthy, anchor leg on the 200 freestyle Favorite Animal: Eagle Nolan Page, John Williams, and relay, which defended its tide from Favorite Childhood TV Show: Sesame Street Tommy Zervos; and senior Matt last year, set a new Division ll state Kehoe were lead by captain Alistair record, and claimed Seaholm's Coke or Pepsi? Coke Chan and coach Ginny Naegeli. third relay title in two years. in., Pinta or Santa Maria? Santa The divers brought depth that Paul Collins, Mark Sheppell, Country or Western? Western was crucial to Seaholm's success. At and Dan Priestley were also on the the Groves dual meet, the team took relay. Matt has made it back in AV or -MP3? - Silver or Grey? 2", 3m, and 4th place and outscored every individual event each year Groves 9 to 7 in diving. The Maples of his high school career, but "this Ran or Jump? Run Mittens? continued to dominate throughout was [his] favorite year because it NGloves°right or Etay N` the meet, and in the end, won by 22 was the most enjoyable and the Chocolate or Vanilla. points. team was a lot of fun." The Seaholm freshmen really Summer or Winter? Slimmer "It was great, because every Rock, Paper or Scissors? Scissors meet the divers would come back stepped up to the plate at states. Books orTV? Books with news on how well they did," Only eight freshmen scored at the Pen or Pencil? Pencil says senior and co-captain Matt state meet, and Seaholm had three, Burke. "The divers did a terrific job suggesting a bright future for the if you were a polcetmon, which one setting the tone for a meet and really Maples. idea. I never got into that phase. motivated the swimmers to keep the Morgan Priestley claimed If you were a rhetorical question, w momentum going." fourth in the 200 freestyle and fuzzy logic tidde? Momentum was always on the sixth in the SOO freestyle. Ted Howard took 12th in the Who would win in a fight, an astronau or a caveman? Maples side. Seaholm completed the Caveman, way more testosterone dual meet season undefeated within 200 IM, and 14th in the 100 Go Pistons? lied: yeah! the OAA. This, and a second place breastroke. Paul Collins took 7th in the 100 Where do you see yourself in ten years? Medical branch, finish at the league meet behind Cross Volunteers Groves, secured a share of the league breastroke. Which cartoon character would make the best president? title — Seaholm's first since 1997. The Priestley brothers, Mark Calvin from "Calvin and Hobbes' The second place was a "huge Sheppell, and Matt Burke also took Have you come to terms with yourself and/or sodety? Does team effort," according to freshman second in the 400 Freestyle Relay. anyone? Morgan Priestley and "couldn't have These performances added up to How wr ers finish the 2005 season? Same as been accomplished without everyone Seaholm taking second in the state usual stepping up." — their highest finish since 1969. All of Seaholm's swimmers In addition, Dan Priestley was participated in Saturday's finals after voted as Swimmer of the Meet for swimming well on Friday. Dan the second year in a row. Painting a clearer picture of a misunderstood sport

capture the flag. The game is challenging from leaving your gun's barrel) be used friends, I try to explain to people that KaseyThompson and fast paced. Each player is equipped while players are not playing in the there is much more to paintball than a StaffWriter with a paintball marker that shoots actual game. Ignoring safety results in weekend activity. rubber balls filled with brightly colored being ejected from a field and seriously The most played type of paintball is Paintball is one of the fastest paint. injured. If all the safety rules for called speedball, and even has a growing sports, but remains one of the The object of the game is to paintball are followed, paintball can be professional league. Instead of being in most misconstrued. Some think paintball eliminate your opponent from the game a very safe sport. a large amount of wooded acreage, is a sport with only a small following. by "tagging' them with a paintball. Perhaps the biggest question people teams of up to 10 play against each other Others think it is violent and dangerous. Being "tagged" refers to having been hit pose to me is, "Doesn't it hurt when in an open field of 150 feet square. It is Still more cannot even begin to guess by a paintball. you get hit"? My answer to this is; very quick and competitive, with games what is the object of the game. In reality, Is it safe? Like all action sports paintballs are designed to break open on average lasting under three minutes. it is a complex game of skill and intense (football, basket ball, etc.) paintball can upon impact, and generally cause very The game is played with both sides taking teamwork. be dangerous unless adequate protection little pain.The pain experienced is more advantage of air-filled "bunkers" that What is Paintball? Paintball is is worn and safety rules are understood of a stinging sensation from the pellet's appear in many geometric shapes. The recognized as one of the world's most and followed. It is statistically safer than impact against the skin or through neon-colored paintballs fly across the exciting outdoor participation sports. most sports including golf, and is twice clothing. In most cases, the stinging pain field while people try to "out move" the The game is played in over fifty as safe as bowling (from insurance and goes away after a few seconds, and opposing team. countries by millions of people of medical records). almost always within a few minutes.. Paintball is a game of proper tactics different ages and lifestyles. Whether - Safety is highly stressed at in all Of course, the doser you are to the and team cooperation. Like a game of •high-school students or homemakers, aspects of the sport. Most fields require muzzle of the gun, the higher the chess, being able to think quickly and professionals or retirees, all paintball goggles be worn at all times unless in velocity will be when the paintball hits decisively is what makes a good player. players share a love for adventure and a designated areas, and all players where you. Well, that's my two cents on the sport strong competitive spirit. a plastic mask over their face. Many Although the game of paintball is of paintball, and I hope you come away Essentially, paintball is a fields also require that barrel plugs sometimes just about going into the from this article ready to try your hand combination of tag, hide & seek, and (plastic inserts that prevent paintballs woods and running around with your at paintball. A disappointing end fo a great season

Matt Sienkiewiez Sports Editor year as head coach, stated that he is proud of the team, its seniors, and its As the Seaholm basketball team great team chemistry. "All six seniors walked off the court following their contributed strongly," Nick Coyne disappointing loss to the Groves High added. School team in the first round of the Speaking of team chemistry, this. district tournament, they must have felt team had a vast mix of ages as it ended downtrodden. After all the practice, the its season with two freshmen, two time and the effort, losing in a single sophomores, five juniors, and six seniors, *To raise money for the Pediatric game to their cross-town rivals in their creating an extremely competitive mix. own gym had to be a dismal end to the Not to mention that three of those Ward of the Rose Ulinan Center season. seniors, Billmeyer, Grove and Brown, Senior Matt Easton states that "[the are All-League players. or Cancer Treatment season] didn't end the way we wanted it This team was talented and played to end." hard. Ultimately, that it is why it is so But he later sums the season up with disappointing to see a team that put in "we made our mark on Seaholm's the effort to be champions go down this history." Senior Ian Brown adds early, especially for the seniors in their "Yeaaahh! We got it done!" last season. However, it is hard to feel Yet, upon further reflection, the too bad for them, as they are the League team has to be proud. They finished with champions, and they've had a superb run. an undefeated league record, .something In the end, Coach Keith Hart a Seaholm basketball team has only wanted to conclude the season with accomplished once before, and that was some strong remarks. back in 1972. This record easily won the "Phenomenal! Amazing! This group OAA Division IV title for the Maples, of players probably had the most fun of an important honor in itself. any group I've ever worked with and The team, led by the strong core of they overcame alot to take the second seniors Ian Brown, Jake Billmeyer, Matt ever undefeated season [in Seaholm Easton, Jimmy Grove, Nick Coyne, history]." and Robby Stapleton, finished this year Good luck to the seniors next year with the excellent overall record of 15- and for all those juniors, sophmores and 6. Coach Hart, completing his seventh even those freshmen we all look forward to seeing you play next year! Students give cafeteria mixed grades

Several students, however, still think the cafeteria Other students also -desire more variety in the Charlotte Sandy has a way to go in the nutrition department. Junior StallWriter cafeteria, instead of a rotation of the same menu. Zera McMahon advocates more organic and non- The cafeteria tries to promote new items, such processed products, while Molly Rowland, a junior, as a new cappuccino machine and smoothies for thirsty believes that a fruit tray would be a healthy alternative. students, but to Junior Meg Mathis, it simply isn't. As it is, many students resort to chowing down enough. Mathis has only bought from the cafeteria For freshman Paul Sandy, hunger is a frequent on less than healthy items. According to a lunch aid, once, but she would buy more if they had products occurrence between classes and during lunch. "With such as a soft serve frozen yogurt machine. a day of long block periods, I find myself going to Although many students also lament that the prices the cafeteria a few times each day," reports Sandy. are too high for juniors and seniors, the cafeteria is Paul, however, is not the only one who reports often much less expensive than going out to lunch. using the cafeteria often out of convenience. Instead Senior Hannah Saunders praises the economic of brown-bagging lunches or eating breakfast before value of the coffee beverages: "It's really good, and a school, many students find tasty alternatives at our lot cheaper than at Starbucks." own Seaholm cafeteria. Sophomore Nick Kipa, for Thus, the cafeteria is a convenient place to grab a example, goes to the cafeteria nearly every day to bite to eat, but are we sacrificing our health and a purchase hot items such as fries. balanced diet for fatty substitutes? Many students utilize the cafeteria on a regular As the cafeteria evolves• with the latest trends in basis, but few actually know what goes beyond those nutrition and variety, hopefully our beloved cafeteria french fries. The cafeteria is a facility that tries to food can meet recent health standards Two students choose theixfavorite brealfastfoodfrom the cafeteria's morning In the meantime, we can use the resources the serve students with healthy and varied choices, but choices. is it enough? cafeteria does have now, such as a salad bar where one Recently, the cafeteria has responded to the the most popular lunch items include pizza and french can create custom made fresh salads, and get a variety increase in obesity with healthy variations to the fries, and in_the snack shop, a majority of students of foods each day to balance out our diets. original lunch and snack time treats. There are now enjoy biting into bagels and cookies. These items are After all, as one anonymous senior said, "We are veggie garden burgers, a salad bar, vegetables with mostly loaded with transfats and simple carbohydrates, privileged to live in an area where the cafeteria food dip, and sandwich rollups. and none have an extensive amount of nutrients. is so good, and we should take advantage of that." New and old favorites in Birmingham

Ivana Jankovic ChristinaVallianatos spread is a must with the appetizers (to put Onto StaffWriter your pita bread), and we personally recommend the milk smoothie. For those of you who are not fans of Got that important first date but don't know where shish-kebobs, you can choose a nice, safe house salad to go for dinner? Maybe you want to have a get- or grilled cheese sandwich- in pita, of course. together with your friends, but need to find a place Need a place to have dinner with-your twelve that won't kick you out for being the loud and closest friends? The perfect place is Buca di Beppo, obnoxious teenagers you are? Or perhaps you just have located onWoodward across from Pita Ccfe. This Italian that one precious hour to kill before musical rehearsal restaurant is excellent if you're treating a large group; and you need to grab a quick bite to eat. .Whatever it gets cheaper the more people you have. The dishes the case, Birmingham has the restaurant for any are served family style and the portions are huge. The occasion. ambiance is loud and friendly, with colorful pictures Goonsbah's and Pita Cafe are two new restaurant s in Birmingham Is that crazy craving for carbs back again?Tell it to and signs cluttering the walls (check out the "fork" sandwiches, small pirzac, and large espresso drinks. It pull up a chair and join you at Salvatore Scallopini, sign in the bar). The waiters are also very congenial, located on Harmon Street and Old Woodward, near and will get the whole room to sing to you on your is a great place to go after dinner, and offers "Make Booth Park. This quaint little Italian restaurant is great birthday. However, Buca has a limited menu of basic Your Own" s'mores at your table, ideal on a cold winter is located on the corner of Maple and for, what else, pasta! Boasting numerous delectable Italian food, so only the occasional trip is necessary to evening. Cod Old Woodward. dishes at fairly reasonable prices, Scallopini is a great enjoy all it has to offer. We recommend starting each to impress a date, you could try place for a first date (hint, hint, guys!). meal with the garlic bread and mozzarella. If you redly want near the Birmingham 8 Theatre. The dress is The middle-eastern restaurant Pita Cafe' is the Next to Buca is the new, popular Brazilian grille, Forte, formal and the entrees range from $18 for the Rigatoni perfect place to get good food for a small price. Pampas. Vegetarians beware: this is a restaurant for Pomcidoro (which is pasta, we think) to $38 for the Located across from the Palladium complex, Pita Cafe' meat lovers. Here, the waiters come to your table to serve meat off a sword. Since there is no menu, you rib eye steak. Forte has valet parking, and if you drive is the perfect place for lunch or dinner. The garlic choose your entree from the many meats brought to the best car of the evening, like a Ferrari, you get the your table. The prices are on the steep side, with prestige of seeing it parked in front of the restaurant... dinner around $36 per person, not induding drinks. If until a better car comes. This is one of the most elegant you do end up there (and you are a vegetarian), don't and expensive restaurants in the 48009 zip code. worry- there is also a large salad bar. So, there you are. For any food craving, from Italian For those that enjoy Asian cuisine, Birmingham to Lebanese, from Thai to Brazilian, there is a offers quite a selection to suit any adventurous palate. restaurant to fill it. Of course, we recommend New Bangkok Thai Bistro (formerly known as Mongolian exploring all of the great restaurants that are not on Barbecue) and Sy Thai Restaurant are our personal this list, because part of the fun of dining out is •favorites. Sy Thai has excellent satay appetizers, and discovering new places (check out Goombah's Pizzeria, the Thai Bistro still operates the Mongolian barbecue. for starters!). Whether it's impressing your date, A nice restaurant for small gatherings, Cost' is a hanging with friends, or just enjoying good food, Con is afavorite restaurant among Seaholm students. great place for lunch or a light dinner. It offers warm Birmingham has the restaurant for you. Word on s' is a little confusing, in a good way

little or no sense, and is only a part of the broader StaffWriirr story. Alex Currin But if you've got an hour and a half with nothing better to do, pop in this disc and listen to a musical The Streets, England's pioneer one-man hip-hop journal of a week in the life of one of England's biggest powerhouse, has changed the way we look at the art - hip hop stars. and culture of hip-hop. With his debut , Original The eleven-track epic starts off with "It Was Pirate Material, Mike Skinner introduced his own take SupposedTo Be So Easy", an account of how sour a day on what rap can be, if given the right combination of can go — starting with as simple a task as returning a sound loops, life experiences, and illicit drugs. DVD to a shop, and ending with the loss of a thousand More than just a novelty album (oh, look at that, pounds (hence the title). an Englishman who thinks he can rap, how cute), The The rest of the album is Mike's story of trying to Streets created its own genre of music and given get the money back, and his numerous shenanigans people the world over a glimpse of what the complex along the way. culture of London nightlife is really like. This CD, just like every CD, is not for everyone. After The Streets established itself as a legitimate First off, it's important to understand what Skinner It is pretty strange, and that alone will narrow it's force in the world of hip hop with. Original Pirate is trying to do with his latest CD. It's a concept album, prospective audience, but if you can get past the accent, lingo, and off beat syncopated sound loops, it's a great Material, it left many listeners dazed and confused, but in the vein of Pink Floyd's The Wall, or 's most of all wanting more and wondering what could American Idiot, telling a story from song to song. album. be next. Skinner answered with his latest album, A Unfortunately for the casual listener, this makes it So if you're looking for something different, try Grand Don't Come for Free. much less accessible, since each song by itself makes it out, and you might be pleasantly confused. Constantine can vanquiLl demons, but not outlandish plo

Special Ops Editor which he has been damned ever since his teenage Yet, it's scenes like these that can be forgiven in Lisa Lombardi suicide attempt. light of the stunning visual effects, from the burnt, Rachel Weisz, playing a dual role as the cop Angela red shades of Hell to the eclectic headquarters of Clad in a smartly tailored black suit and Dodson as well as her twin sister, Isabel, furthers the Constantine's sidekick, Beeman (Max Baker), that has perpetually clutching a cigarette between two fingers, plot when she approaches Constantine for help in the row upon row of colorful glass bottles banging from Constantine's unlikely hero, John Constantine, is not case concerning her sister's suicide. It turns out that the ceiling, each containing an array of mystical herbs the most chipper of world-savers. otherworldly forces may have been at play, and this and ingredients. Likewise, the costumes for both the Within the first ten minutes of the film, he has leads to the inevitable "save the world" climax with a ethereal angel Gabriel, and the slick-suited demon ignored his sidekick, pissed off a demon, and thrown a few minor strays from formula. Balthazar are intricate and appropriate. mirror out of a second-story window. Born with the For once, Keanu Reeves' stoic face is put to good Based on the DC Comic Hellblazer' , the is uses unwelcome gift of being able to see the demons that use, as he portrays the impassive and slightly sarcastic fast-paced action similar to that of The Matrix but walk the earth, John passes his days exorcising the John Constantine. But even the serious stare of Reeves contrary to the common belief, it is not Matrix, hellions that break the rules in the never-ending 'chess cannot negate the veritable silliness of some scenes: Christian-style.The ending is disappointingly resolved, game' between God and the devil (each vying for in one, he sits on a chair in the middle of an apartment, making it hard to remember the incredible effects control over the Earth). His motivations are not cat on hap, with his feet in a bucket of water. This is that made it so enjoyable for the first s. . A completely altruistic, however—in fact, far: from it— how he crosses over into Hell. It is also tough not to film that pulls off eye-popping action, Constantine for he does-his good deeds each day in hopes he can snicker when Reeves whips out from beneath his coat requires a generous leap of faith to bypass the win a spot in heaven instead of the place in hell to his trusty Crucifix-slash-firearm. hackneyed plot points that litter its story. e something like this is way too b°

Business Editor solid melodies along with catchy choruses. Last; but rejection and unfortunate mishaps. From the b Dave Morrison not least, the drummer, Mike Felumlee, polishes off these three guys playing their hearts out knock you in the perfect CD with his structured beat that anyone the head with an expected hit "Private Eye." Once If you were to ask a stranger with black hair that could "rock on" with. you've replayed that song a few times and realized compliments his empty black eyes and sports a red As the CD title expresses, this piece of there are 11 more songs to rock out to, you move on and black heart tattoo—most likely with crossbones art has the tone of a mind driven to insanity due to to a high-tempo "Mr. Chainsaw.” Following is in the middle, "What band consists of a trio of hopeless "Armageddon", which will have you s- it all night romantics wri music to vent past heartbreaks?" long. To finish off a fabulous CD is a remarkable song They'd say without a doubt, . entitled "Crawl," narra how a guy falls in love but Of course, this is only a generalized response is shot down by the one he loves. compared to what you would actually receive from Right about now, you're saying that this is some an Alkaline Trio fan. To expand upon this statement, band that has nothing better to do but cry to the you'd get bombarded with exhilarating comments world. Well, if that's what you think, you're wrong. detailing the insane concerts and catchy beats that the This album is nothing short of a punk masterpiece "Trio" have invented to earn themselves a reputation written for a rocker looking for a jam or a heartbroken in the underground world of music. teen that feels as if all they have is the shirt on their TheTrio's second to last CD, From Here To Infirmary, back, looking for a song to relate to. is by no doubt the greatest CD they've created to This album will stun you at the least and turn date. The Trio incorporated 's (Lead you into a Trio fan for life at the most. Don't guitarist/Singer) raspy yell and 's hesitate to buy this CD because I can guarantee you (Bassist/Singer) soothing croon perfectly to create will fall in love at first listen. Alumnus goes back to roots for creative inspiration John Mahn& StaffVVriter

Although Seaholm may have failed smart-ass. in the back of the class is of Anger," is set in Detroit and stars a When asked to name famous to teach him any core subjects other determination. local DJ, Arthur Wrif, as himself. Seaholm alumni, a few students might than English and Drama (his two His determination landed him a "The Upside of Anger" opened to name Tim Allen, but most are oblivious favorite subjects), it taught him to be "One Night Stand" special on HBO and much approbation in the Sundance Film to those who preceded them in these funny. He was a high school student eventually an HBO Anniversary special Festival, and is primed to open in hallowed halls. However, there is one Birmingham, Friday, March 18. alumnus who is as famous in the minds Arguably Binder's best film, it stars of long retired teachers as he is in the Kevin Costner as Denny Davies, a minds of avid movie goers. "What separates a comedian retired baseball legend who has grown Actor, comedian, director, and bored with life, and Joan Allen as Terry writer Mike Binder not only graduated from the smart-ass in the.bä: Wolfmeyer, a single mom with four in the Seaholm class of '76, but he has teenage daughters. The two become also not forgotten his roots. of the class is determination" drinking buddies and complement one The self-described" class down" was another's lives. The film is inspired by kind enough to give the Seaholm Binder's own childhood experience with Highlander a one-on-one interview. Mr. when he jumped on stage at the Blind with RobinWilliams, Richard Pryor, and divorced parents. Binder considers himself one of the lucky Pig in Ann Arbor and began to perform Jim Carrey. HBO would later give him Relationships are comically few who can translate "horsing around" stand-up comedy. If the club owner would full times series, "The Mind of the analyzed as the movie becomes a sure- into a Hollywood screen7play. let him on stage, he would usually Married Man." As he became more fire hit. In the New York Times, Costner When I asked Mr. Binder what perform for free. established, he turned to movies. calls Binder "our generation's Woody activities he did at Seaholm, I expected As his material developed, he His movies are rife with Seaholm Allen." to hear something along the lines of realized people would pay to see the references. His first, "Crossing the Although it is evident that Mr. band, football, or baseball; instead, he "class clown." Despite his affinity for Bridge," is a movie about Seaholm kids Binder turned out fine, lie says it would said "goofing off." Since he grew up in Woody Allen's work, when this down searching for their identities. His second, have been easier to enter Hollywood if the seventies, there is a lot of room for moved to L.A after high school, he was "Indian Summer," is set in a Michigan he had worked more diligently in high interpretation. Further asked if he ill equipped to live the Hollywood summer camp. His third, "Sex Monster," school. When asked, "If you could go played any good prinks that are worthy dream. "I never realized that writing shows the main character (Mike Binder through high school again what would of repetitian he replied with an good comedy is incredibly difficult... himself) wearing a Seaholm tee shirt. you do differently?" he responded with innocuous "oh, just this and that." What separates a comedian from the His most recent movie, "The Upside one pithy word: "study." Senior's experience in a foreign country

Niki Mehta Disease and dirt looms nothing- no clothes, shelter, or food- the with whom I share a heritage- was a StaflWriter everywhere; the rundown atmosphere small amount they had, created a satisfaction I had never felt before. has become so overwhelming. People "forest" of delight in the pure things of Though rooted from two opposite die on the streets with no other definite life. sides of the world, we still seemed to future in mind. It was here that I learned Never in my life have I felt so much share a connection even deeper than a Throughout my entire life I have that the simple things in life- joy, joy and optimism surrounding me.Their similar heritage. The simple humanity been surrounded by an unusual culture: happiness, and contentment- matter bliss was profound. Having only what it of a shared smile, the joy of learning, The Indian Culture. Despite my-. more than the materials many base their takes to survive, the people had the faith the happiness in caring...a human connection with my Indian relatives lives upon. of an angel, the strength of an eagle and connection...a human interaction that, currently living in America, I never With a smile on my face, butterflies the innocence of a child. The simple despite one's background, anyone can actually understood my heritage and in my stomach, and a naive but sincere satisfaction of• bonding to the people- distribute and enjoy. . their culture until I was fortunate desire to make a difference we walked enough to experience India's into the compound where we would be neighboring country of Bangladesh when staying for the next four days. The I participated in a Mission Trip with my excitement the workers showed me the father. minute I walked in there was none that Imagining how people in Bangladesh I had ever seen before.They were happy, live without experiencing it is like excited and maybe even a little nervous, imagining the bite of a strawberry all at the same time. without ever tasting it. The people there When the morning finally came, I have nothing; they seem to desire was overwhelmed with anticipation. The , nothing, but to survive. It is impossible second I walked by the dassrooms, every,, fOr me to imagine worrying about child stood up, waved their hands and where my next meal is coming from, said "Good morning, Madame," where I'm going to sleep, whether repeatedly. Wearing unwashed clothing, corm Ta:,tol(00AVI.,',[14'YOURP. IVO tomorrow will ever come; I have never dirt covering their dark skin, and some

been exposed to such dire dilemmas. without shoes. Their smiles were the BRAND PRflVCT The cleanliness I have been brought up most cheerful smiles I had ever seen.

with is utiheard of to the majority in A proverb states, "To one who does BRAT ITB8 Bangladesh. Their streets are half the not blow, a small garden is a forest." UN:1E54/3111)5 • size of ours, with houses made of cloth Though the children seemed to have and tin. . Low cark are a 11 n r ErinThorsby News Editor The disturbing issue with the low carbohydrate counts calories rather than serving sizes, and adjusts diet is that teenagers, and even children under the the amount of calories according to the lifestyle a Diet trends in American society are like the age of twelve, have been placed on the diet by their person might lead. For example, an athletic person common cold: infectious, unhealthy, and generally parents or through peer pressure to be thin. would be shown a food pyramid with a larger amount tolerated for no more than 48 hours. A recent study Low carb diets restrict nutrients that are essential of necessary calories for their everyday activity than by the American Society for Cancer Research found to growing bodies, and can create lasting damage. a person with a sedentary lifestyle. Some of the serving that 60 percent of Americans could be regarded as Dr. Bruce Rengers of St. Louis University says, sizes have changed, too, and seem to agree with the , overweight or obese. It has only been in the last twenty "Low-carb diets work by fooling the body to think it's Atkins Diet, as the amount of grains necessary for or so years that the Caveman Diet, the Atkins Diet, starving. If you're putting a kid into a starvation each day has been reduced from eleven servings per the South Beach Diet, and countless others have situation, they don't grow as well and they are not as day to the equivalent of nine. reached headline news as national movements. likely to do well in school." In short, low carbohydrates So, next time you're thinking about skipping the Obesity is a serious risk to health, and can even` means low amounts of the proper chemicals growing roll at dinner, weigh the risks, and make a healthy result in death. However, dieting can parallel excessive to the brain, which means kids hitting the books need choice. weight gain in its danger, yet few of the 48 million to start hitting the sliced bread. Americans that diet every year look into the side Of course, the Atkins Diet can be successful, when effects of any eating venture they attempt. the participant follows the proper guidelines. A Society The current trend, and one that has lasted longer of Medicine in New Orleans conducted a study that than most, is the low carbohydrate diet, elements of showed mildly obese people were capable of losing The dark side of which can be seen in both the Atkins Diet and the more than 20 pounds in only four months, as well as South Beach Diet. The idea is that a reduction in carbs lowering their risk of heart disease. None of the becomes proportionate to the decrease in activity for subjects in the study were found to have endangered the musical most city dwellers. their liver or kidneys. The doctors who conducted the The unseen aspects of this diet, however, are like study concluded that dieters who maintained a healthy I'll come right out and say it; the musical is the any other: a temporary fix that results in weight gain intake of proteins and fats were able to decrease their most astoundingly time consuming, extra-curricular once the dieter finishes the program, and might have weight slowly and safely. Their recommendation was activity, well, ever. Writing this, I realize I could lasting effects if not enough calories are consumed each that all possible Atkins Diet participants consult a possibly have an angry mob of 200 student-actors day for healthy living. The American Medical doctor prior to beginning any program in order to against me, but my job must be accomplished. Association has even published that the Atkins Diet's keep up their health while still losing weight. We have lost so many innocents to the darkness "tow carb but high saturated fat" program can increase The updated food pyramid even reflects the that is the musical. thisk for heart disease. changing eating habits of America. The new pyramid About ten weeks prior to the musical's opening night, the real horror begins: practices are until ten or eleven at night. The students get no sleep and become veritable zombies. Instead of homework and A sudden power outage could have completed assignments, they bring excuses to class that generally start with the one-word blanket reason: musical. ruined this month's Highlander We're not simply talking about an angry mob of actors, but crazed teachers wanting assignments and Lisa Lombardi sick of excuses from a simple set-crew student. We've Special Ops Editor of "I have to move my car!", a hopeful "-Can we go even lost a fuming teacher to this cult. Yes, lost. Lost home?", and most importantly, "What happened?" as in banished, never to be seen nor heard from again. At approximately 8:05 p.m. on Thursday, March As people rushed to move their cars from their It's a mystery where my friends involved with 17th, my computer screen did what every, student illegal parking spots—including our very own Editor- this project go once the musical sets in; they're ei er fears: it went blank. However, since I was in the in-Chief—we sat on the benches, clouds of breath too tired, have to get up at 7 in the morning or they computer lab at school, working on the newspaper misting the air around our faces. Within about ten are with their- 'musical friends.' with my fellow editors, not just one expletive was minutes, the red, yellow, and white lights of the fire We all pray each year for a day like February 21st, uttered, but a whole chorus of yells and groans. In a engines could be seen approaching from both east and a snow day. We begin the day with sleeping until 11, split second, row upon row of computer screens went west down Lincoln. Three fire trucks and one late breakfast at IHOP, and then sledding all day with dark and the fluorescent lights flickered off. Before ambulance parked in front of the school, and roughly no worries of homework! This is an unrealistic dream anyone could figure out what had happened, the lights four or five firemen entered the school to investigate for anyone involved in the musical. This joyous gift came back on. And then they promptly went off again. the cause of the alarm. from Dr. Hoeffler, which is meant to be enjoyed by This frustrating game went on for about fifteen While waiting to hear back from the officials, one all ages-, is stricken from the cast and crew of Funny seconds, each burst of light a ray of hope that somehow concerned resident wandered over to inquire about Girl. From 1-9 pm that day, they had no freedom, no documents would be miraculously recovered. Yet, a the situation. According to the owner of a house across sledding, and no snowmen. Instead the cast and crew new sort of flashing began, one much different from the street from the front entrance, the power was were dealt an intense practice. The Musical, in the the mere flicking of a light switch. Bright bursts of also out in that area. A call from a student who lives eyes of the directors, becomes the most important white light illuminated the small square of window on Heathfield Road confirmed that houses in the area part of life. •on the door and the headache-inducing whine of the across Cranbrook still had power. The music in the musical is a whole other scary fire alarm began. Meanwhile, oh the soccer field, the team's practice story. The pit—harmless musicians striving for In the darkness, punctuated by the strobing light, was plunged into sudden darkness. "We were doing recognition—must tolerate the director's screams as everyone scrambled for their books, purses, cell phones suicides [when it happened]," said freshmen Lizzy well. They must also endure people falling from above, and wallets, proving once again just how inaccurate Curcuru. After finishing the set with only the moon breaking music stands, and knocking over tuba players. fire drills can be, as well as how attached to our for light, the team's session was cut short and the As I talked with a few actresses of Funny Girl, I possessions we are. After pushing our way through players sent home. faintly mention the focus of my upcoming article; the heavy doors that blocked the exit from the After investigating the situation, one fireman surprisingly as I am frightened for my life, they begin stairwell, we hurried out to the front of the school stated that the power outage most likely triggered to agree with all the words pouring from my mouth. amongst a group of MSU students and various night the fire alarm, not an actual fire or someone pulling Oddly, I start to believe; I'm not the only one with school dwellers. 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