VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 JOHN HERSEY HIGH SCHOOL, SEPT. 28, 2018 Lemonade for Lendinos BY CLAIRE DWYER

fter a tragic car accident that the weekend of August friends and family, such as juniors 3rd, the Mount Prospect A Taylor Hall and Dana Lundstrom community rallied to- decided to help the Lendino family anyway gether and supported a they could. Even with a successful Go-Fund dozen lemonade stands Me campaign, friends decided they wanted from St. Emily’s Church to do even more to help. The idea of setting to the Mount Prospect up lemonade stands around the community Lions Club’s Bluesmobile came up as a way to inform the community. Cruise Night. “Even peo- “Our friend group over the summer [with ple who didn’t want lem- Alyssa] always wanted to do a lemonade onade just came over and stand. We did one last summer, too,” Hall said. gave us money saying, “We were trying to think of something that ‘Keep it, keep it,’ It was amazing,” Hall said. quickly led to more, including one at an In- would make money to support them, because “A lot of police officers at the auto show dian Princesses Car Wash at Grace Lutheran they already had the go fund me, but we didn’t donated money, it was really kind,” Lund- Church. “It was so cool to see how many peo- know what else to do and to get the commu- strom said. “As soon as we had fliers and ple knew about it before we even said any- nity to know about it,” Lundstrom said. “We started handing them out, more people thing. When we handed them the flier, people thought ‘Oh let’s do this after church or at the started coming because they realized, like, would say, ‘Oh I heard about this,’ It was real- car show so more people would see it.’” we didn’t just want money,” Hall said. ly neat to see,” Hall said. “It was like a wave,” said Hall. Throughout In addition to families and community Overall, about 20 Hersey students helped events hosting lem- out at the different lemonade stands each onade stands, local day. “There really were a lot, between who businesses pitched made posters, who were there and who in to help as well. stopped in. A bunch of Hersey students and “At Capannari’s, if students from around the area stopped by,” you ordered a limon- Lundstrom said. “We also had a wagon that cello, so almost like we took to the train station and got a lot of lemonade, half of the people who were going to Lollapalooza.” money would go to In addition to the Lemonade for the Lendi- Alyssa’s family. Also, no’s fundraiser, the track team, which Lendi- if you went to Mrs. P no was a member of, started a shoe fundraiser & Me and mentioned through the organization Sneakers4Funds. them, you could get Gym shoes donated to Hersey or a variety of 10% off your bill to UPS stores throughout the suburbs will raise go to the family,” money for the Lendino family. Lundstrom said. The success of To see a footage from this event, click here. the lemonade stand

REMEMBERING ALYSSA LENDINO

THE HOWL ORANGE CRUSH On July 21st rising junior A GoFundMe account was Alyssa Mary Lendino passed launched to help the family Our school's new podcast, Click here to watch the full away after a tragic car crash. with medical bills and funeral hosted by Hersey senior Car- orange crush video story Alyssa was known for her expenses. So far $69,410 has ter Zagorski, is definitely one kindness, humility, and bright been raised. In addition, the to keep an eye on. It's a cut- smile. Family and friends re- fundraiser Lemonade for the ting-edge news platform fo- membered Alyssa at a funeral Lendinos has raised money cused on what's happening service at St. Emily’s Church in for the family through various inside and outside the walls Mount Prospect on August 14th. lemonade stands held at several Her quiet determination al- Mount Prospect locations. of Hersey. In the first episode, lowed her to excel not only as Carter talks football with our a student, but also as a 3 sport head coach, Joe Pardun, and in athlete on the swimming, bowl- his second episode he brings ing, and track teams. In addi- in Hersey's Associate Princi- tion to her extracurriculars, pal, Joe Krajacic, to talk secu- Alyssa was a lifeguard at the rity and more. Stay tuned for River Trails Park District and new episodes by clicking here worked at the Lutheran Home and following his Spotify! in Arlington Heights.

HERSEY DISPATCH | 9.18 1 6 NEW ALBUMS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED BY AMELIA ZOLLNER

ver the past few months, a surplus of surpri- ingly breathtaking albums have been released Puppy Love by Mom Jeans. Oby a variety of bands spanning across differ- ent genres. Since the releases of many albums tend to be overshadowed by those of larger artists, here’s a list Mom Jeans. is an energetic DIY rock band from California and their new album Puppy of five impressive semi-small albums that have been Love is arguably their best yet. Over the past year, they’ve gained many fans and found released over the past few months. success in their music, much of this due to Puppy Love. Although they’re still relatively small, the album ensures that they’ll be selling out large venues nationwide in a few years. With playful, vague song titles like “you cant eat cats Kevin,” (a line torn from The Office) 5 their songs seem approachable and friendly, but upon listening, they’re full of passion, sadness, and anger peppered with hefty drum fills and upbeat guitar riffs. Their music Big Red Machine by Big Red Machine isn’t as polished as some other competing bands, but the unpredictability and roughness of their sound is what makes it so lovable. Courtesy of Counterintuituve Big Red Machine is the collaborative project of two well-known and experienced art- Records ists: Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon and The National’s Aaron Dessner. Big Red Machine was formed in 2008, and ten years later, after the gradual releases of a few singles, the epon- ymous album Big Red Machine was gently set out into the world. The album perfectly mirrors both artists’ creative styles, encompassing Vernon’s unmistakable vocals and the Lush by Snail Mail 1 more electronic, precisely autotuned style of Bon Iver’s most recent album, 22, A Million, as well as the strong leads and powerful melodies of The National’s Sleep Well Beast. Lush is the ambitious, deeply honest debut album of Snail Mail, the solo project of Songs like “Gratitude” and “Lyla” showcase both artists’ ability to create minimalistic yet 19-year-old Lindsey Jordan. The album combines Jordan’s powerful vocals with clean, meaningful tracks. All ten songs from the album are abstract, stunning, and, like most Courtesy of The Current warm guitar riffs. Released in June and accompanied by a stunning live tour, the album music by Vernon and Dessner, perfect for listening to late at night. has garnered support from numerous successful artists and its singles have been fea- tured on high profile Spotify playlists, allowing it to be spread over social media rapidly. 6 The most popular song off of the album, “Heat Wave,” features a passionate, almost angry buildup and perfectly leads into the rest of the album, which contains other songs like Forever & Ever by Sales “Stick” and “Deep Sea” that are more hesitant and mellow yet possess an energy that no other album can match. After a two year break, the up-and-coming lo-fi duo Sales returned in July with a brand Courtesy of Wikipedia new album titled forever & ever. Although it may have been hard to live up to the wide- spread appreciation of their debut album SALES LP, forever & ever is just as thoughtful and contains numerous creative tracks like “Off and On” and “Rainy Day Loop.” Sales is one of my favorite bands to listen to while studying, and this album proves perfect for that 2 yet again with its glossy guitar melodies and singer Lauren Morgan’s determined, decisive vocals. Although it’s not really a new turn for Sales and most songs on the album simply carry on their old polished style, their style is like no other band, so who’s complaining?

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Room 25 by Noname TRAFFIC JAM SLEEP HELPS MEMORY Noname is the kind of rapper who’s more fit for a “chill vibes” playlist than someone’s BY JOEY IVANOV BY TREY SCHMIDT collection of favorite rap songs. In “Prayer Song” and “Regal,” two tracks off of her new album Room 25, her voice is so delicate that she sounds more like an ASMR vlogger than Sleeping is a huge factor in performing well in activities during school and in academ- a rapper. Still, she packs meaning into her songs, proudly displaying her background as a t eight in the morning the last thing I want to do is push my way through the ics. Getting the right amount of sleep means going to bed early. No watching late night Chicagoan slam poet. There’s always been something oddly peaceful yet powerful about shows on Netflix or studying late. These late night activities keep your brain active 3 listening to Noname glide through creative verses about touchy topics like gentrification A hordes of freshman that reside in the main and running late but really you need to put away the activities and go to sleep. This hallway. They leave a single body walkway between and racism, and this definitely holds true throughout Room 25. is the best plan to get healthy rest and to prepare for the next day. Ideally, the their pile-ups which is brutal to walk through because Courtesy of Genius goal for hours of sleep per night is 8-9 hours of sleep. That means going to bed someone will always be coming from the other side. I early and getting those 8 hours of rest for your body to recover from the day, it don’t understand why students feel the need to stand in the makes day to day activities will be smoother. Waking up in the morning the main hall when the cafeteria is never full, they could easily body is recharged and ready to start another day either starting off going iridescence by BROCKHAMPTON just sit in the room designed for exactly that. Every student to school or practice. This helps improve your lifestyle and every day knows the intersections leading into the math and science wing activities. Sleeping also feels good. Waking up fully recharged or some- are the most cluttered areas in the school. Bodies on top of bodies After a prolific year that included releasing three albums known as the Saturation what refreshed makes a day go smoothly. Another reason why sleep- pushing into each other, tiny freshman trying to sneak their way ing those 8 hours is because it improves memory. Studying those trilogy, signing to a major record label, and touring the world, 13-member rap boyband through while other, non-observant, carefree school goers act like Brockhampton gained an extensive and dedicated fanbase. Unfortunately, the band also notecards for a test that’s coming up is better to get rest because they lost their way and are just following everyone else. After four you are more likely to remember the written things on the note faced its fair share of struggles as they came to a collective decision to kick out longtime years of dealing with the hallways here and last years loss of a minute member Ameer Vann after he received allegations of sexual misconduct. But despite ev- cards than staying up late to try and study more. If studying during passing periods, I’ve learned that the only way to even attempt all night happens and you go to bed at 3 in the morning the 4 erything they’ve gone through, they’ve returned stronger than ever, with their new album to get to class on time is by pushing through the packed intersections and things you studied that night won’t come back to you during iridescence. iridescence is the musical equivalent to trimming trees so they grow back walking with a purpose. Four minutes to walk from class to class is barely the test the next day. The odds that the test goes well will healthier; cutting out Vann allowed the band to grow both emotionally and stylistically. enough time for students to get to class and many students wish to fill up be really high and won’t be a high test score. That is why “TONYA,” one of 15 songs on iridescence, touches on Vann’s removal from the band and their water bottle, use the restroom, or talk to some friends during these pe- getting that sleep is very important because your brain shows the band’s musical maturity while other, more aggressive tracks like “DISTRICT” riods. Yes, majority of students can survive the eight hour school day but there gets to rest and recover from the day. It gets to process and “J’OUVERT” expand on their previous style with plenty of room for experimental are still some changes that could be made to help make high school the memorable all the information learned and makes it easier for beats that define Brockhampton’s unmistakable sound. Courtesy of DiamondBack place it’s supposed to be, and it all starts with the simple things. you to remember the information.

2 9.18 | HERSEY DISPATCH HERSEY DISPATCH | 9.18 3 September Food John Ho interviewing students on their favorite fall television series Review: Burgers Fall BY MAGDA WILHELM Television eptember is coming to an end, signaling the transition into long-awaited fall. In order to pay tribute to the end of barbecue season, our S crew headed out to try the signature burger of the three most recommended restaurants: Big Ange’s, JD’s, and Smashburger. Going into the restaurants, we graded each one on different categories —v cost, taste, appearance, and location. Although each restaurant defend- ed their position, Big Ange’s was definitely the favorite. To see footage of the food and more, click here. Opinions

all is here, and with the change in weather comes new TV BIG ANGES JD'S SMASHBURGER shows and new seasons of popular favorites. This summer Fsaw many developments within the television world, so we in- COST: $7.35 COST: $9.95 COST: $5.89 terviewed Hersey students about their opinions on these changes and their TV viewing habits. Click here to see what they had to say! TASTE: 10/10 TASTE: 6/10 TASTE: 9/10 APPEARANCE: 9/10 APPEARANCE: 10/10 APPEARANCE: 6/10 LOCATION: 8/10 LOCATION: 8/10 LOCATION: 9/10 Even before pulling into the parking lot The atmosphere certainly changes as Smash Burger is a modern, clean, and of Big Ange’s, the smell of fresh, smoked soon as you walk into JD’s. The dim, subtle welcoming environment. Both manager and meat seeps into your car, a scent unusu- lighting and the vintage display case of old cashier were welcoming upon arrival. Even al yet pleasant, luring you further into the beer bottles certainly give off the vibe of a though Smash Burger is a corporation with restaurant. The restaurant itself is bustling classy barbecue restaurant. many franchises, meaning the location is with life: the sizzling of burger patties, chefs The atmosphere of the service and food was not particularly unique, they do not sacrifice running back and forth with slabs of meat, a little different, however. From the beginning, quality with quantity. Their signature burg- servers taking orders with a friendly face, our visit started on a downward spiral as the er is simple- a patty, lettuce, tomato, onions. and customers conversing as they enjoy the cashier left mid-service to answer a phone call Classic, simple, and good. Sierra Burgess Is A food laid out in front of them. and proceeded to take 3 minutes to come back. The taste of the burger itself was satisfac- Standing proud with two patties blanket- The wait for the burger was also long, but once tory. Although the burger was under sea- ed by cheese, lettuce, pickles, and some crisp it did, it did make a grant entrance. soned yet cooked to the right temperature, the bacon, the Ange’s signature burger only trig- Served on a large, silver platter, the burger bland flavor of the patty was covered up by gers one response: “eat”. With just the first stood at a whopping 5 inches. With a thick the toppings, making the burger still pretty Loser (Literally) bite the burger entices with an explosion of patty, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, and a whop- good. The fries, however, took the burger to a BY AMELIA ZOLLNER flavor. The juices of the perfectly seasoned ping pile of fried onion bits, the burger was whole new level. Smash Burger has their own meat trinkle onto your tongue as the cheese certainly something to look at. Unfortunate- signature fries called “Smash Fries”- french creates a velvet coat in your mouth. The sat- ly, the decorations seemed to cover up the fact fries tossed in rosemary, garlic, and olive oil. ierra Burgess is a loser. Literally. In erra Burgess is a Loser" was Sierra Burgess Once Sierra’s plot is discovered by Jamey, isfying crunch of the pickles resonates as that the burger itself is mediocre at best. The Forget cheese fries, this is where it’s at! the new Netflix original movie Sierra herself. her life essentially falls apart. But instead of your teeth sink deeper and deeper into the burger meat was bland and flavorless, hav- Although the burger isn’t the best in S Burgess is a Loser, Sierra Burgess is It’s clear that Netflix wants this to be a feel- feeling guilty, she comes home crying about burger. The sides only add onto the goodness. ing a slight salt-like taste- probably the only town, the old diner menu style complete with not a loser because she’s a stereotypical los- good girl power movie, but is it? Not really, her appearance, blaming everybody but her- Along with their crisp fries and their own attempt at seasoning the meat. The burger burgers, fries, and milkshakes, create a great er who’s in band, aspires to attend Stanford, if viewers take into account the ways that self, even though none of what happened was lemonade-orange juice mix creates a beauti- completely fell apart after one bite as well. twist on classic American cuisine. only has a few friends, wears grandma sweat- Sierra manipulates Jamey. She FaceTimes because of her appearance but instead her ful symphony on your tastebuds. Overall, JD’s reminds you of a classic, old ers, and doesn’t fit into the narrow confines of him, speaking in her own voice but with Ve- manipulative personality, and it’s essentially This burger and the restaurant together western barbecue location. Although their society’s beauty standards. Sierra Burgess is ronica on camera, mouthing what Sierra says impossible to feel bad for her. create the ultimate American dining experi- burger isn’t the best, we still would suggest a loser because she’s painfully manipulative. so he doesn’t decode the situation, she spies Sierra then writes a song about her inse- ence. With a fairly-priced menu and a wel- going for some barbecue. The movie’s plot be- curities in an effort to reme- coming atmosphere, Big Ange’s is the epito- gins when Jamey, a football dy her feelings, even though me of classic American cuisine. Big Ange’s is player, asks Veronica, a cheer- the movie isn’t really about waiting with open arms. leader, for her phone number. insecurities, and after the Instead of handing him her song is spread around the FEATURED own phone number, Veroni- school, the pit Sierra dug for ca hands him Sierra’s. When herself is instantly gone and Jamey texts Sierra’s number she’s back on her feet. ARTIST OF THE MONTH: thinking it’s Veronica’s, Sier- After Jamey hears the song ra abandons all of her morals Sierra wrote, he almost im- and isn’t easy. Many students pour over the band, you’re not leading them but and takes a wrong turn down mediately forgives her and their effort into band, sacrificing time instead you’re with them. You’re all one and the long path of catfishing falls back in love with her, B to improve at playing their instru- Jamey, quickly realizing it’s this time the real Sierra in- you’re a huge family,” Widomska said. ments, and Senior Alex Widomska is no Still, she loves being a part of band and too late to step off. Sierra and stead of the odd combination exception. Widomska, who plays a variety she hopes to continue after high school, Veronica almost become a of Sierra’s personality and of instruments but is especially dedicated to aiming to major in music education and to team, working together to en- Veronica’s looks that he be- playing the oboe, became a drum major last continue playing the oboe far into the future. sure that Jamey doesn’t real- lieved he was in love with. year and has loved being a part of band since Widomska has a promising future in music ize that he’s being catfished. And Sierra, even though she fifth grade. ALEX and her friends are sure of this. Courtesy of Entertainment Weekly “In fifth grade, our teacher came and was Plot aside, the entire foun- did absolutely nothing to “Alex is a really strong player and she has dation of the movie is prob- earn anything at all, gets into showing us the instruments. I always want- a lot of solos because she’s the only person lematic. The movie uncomfortably relies on Veronica on a date with Jamey but jumps her dream school and leads a successful life, ed to do percussion and I saw this instru- on her instrument in symphonic band and ment that sounded like a duck and I thought she has a really good practice strategy. She on overused high school stereotypes as a in at the last minute so she can share a first continuing to date Jamey throughout college. ‘why not try it?’ And I liked it from the practices her parts when she needs to and crutch, with its main characters being Sier- kiss with him, and she even goes as far as to At the beginning of this movie, I wanted to start,” Widomska said. she plays them by herself for the entire band WIDO ra, the band girl who doesn’t adhere to soci- pretend she’s deaf so he won’t pair the voice like Sierra so bad it almost hurt. Something Since then, Widomska has been excelling at and she sounds really good so she has a real- ety’s typical standards of beauty and there- he’s been calling nightly to Sierra’s face when about her warmly lit room and her wholesome the oboe, showcasing her commitment to the ly important role in that,” Widomska’s friend, fore is an outcast, Jamey, the hot jock who they meet in public. That last bit is just bla- outfits made me love her character, but almost instrument when she plays. But being a drum junior Nina Gillespie, said. turns into the main character’s love interest, tantly offensive, considering Netflix’s past instantly, she turned into a careless and ma- major isn’t the easiest, and it takes work. and Veronica, the mean blonde cheerleader. with carelessly representing disabilities and nipulative loser. Sierra doesn’t deserve every- “The hardest part [of being a drum major] To watch the full interview, click here. But the main problem that I had with "Si- mental illnesses for entertainment value. thing she got, and neither does this movie. is that you have responsibility. You watch For interviews with other band members, click here. MSKA 4 9.18 | HERSEY DISPATCH HERSEY DISPATCH | 9.18 5 LOCAL Senior Huskie Engaged NATIONAL Is a Blue Wave WORLD in Government Incoming? BY CARTER ZAGORSKI BY JOSH HO Trade War:

here’s a difference be- et of Goldberg’s role as a Youth ers as well as look their sharp- “We look for applicants to go n recent years, the United States gov- crats lost 63 House seats, equivalent to al- Terrific or tween participating in Member is his ability to incorpo- est,” Goldberg added. through the interview process ernment has been largely controlled by most 15% of total seats in the House. This government and actu- rate his individual expertise and With the graduation of Gold- each year, and if you’re inter- I the Republican Party. Although the shift was reflective of Obama’s approval rat- Terrible? T ally engaging with it. interests into the planning of the berg and others on the Commis- ested, more information is avail- Democratic Party controlled the executive ing, which in 2010 was about 40%. At the Charlie Goldberg, a senior here events. Outside of the Commis- sion next May, new members able on the Village of Arlington branch for 8 years under President Barack time of this writing, President Trump has a at Hersey, knows this well. As sion, Goldberg is also passionate will be needed to fill these roles. Heights website.” Obama, for 6 of those years the House of similar approval rating of 40.5%, according MATT BEDNAR millions of Americans turn out about astronomy (and recog- Representatives remained under Republi- to political statistics website Fivethirtye- in droves to polling places for nized for his achievements in can control. The Senate was also controlled ight. Based on this statistic, and the fact that the upcoming midterm election, the field; a member of the Inter- by Republicans for the last 2 years of the Democrats only need 23 seats for a majority, s the fourth month of Goldberg won’t be joining them; national Dark Sky Association Obama Administration. Since the election it seems like a Blue Wave is imminent. Trump’s trade war comes not because he chooses not to (IDSA), an organization dedi- of President Donald Trump in 2016, the Re- However, predicting politics is rarely that A to an end, things are vote, but because he can’t (he is cated to limiting light pollution publican Party has controlled both the Ex- simple. Many different factors affect elec- looking more confusing than ever. still 17 years old, one year short to preserve clear and dark skies, ecutive and Legislative branches of govern- tions, including voter turnout. Republicans Since his first tariff has been put of the requirement for voters to he attended last year’s IDSA an- ment. However, this may not last long. typically have better voter turnouts for mid- in effect on June 1st, the economy be at least 18 by Election Day). nual General Meeting to receive Over the past 7 months, 46 of the 50 terms than Democrats. The BBC explains that has been fluctuating. The tariffs Yet while age will prevent the 2017 IDSA “Rising Star” states have been holding primary elec- midterm voters are usually older caucasians, have been placed on the Europe- Goldberg and other young award). This led to the creation tions, where all political parties choose a demographic that is typically Republican. an Union, which, in fact, has come Americans from participating in of “star parties, which are gath- their candidatevs for the upcoming mid- In order for the Blue Wave to occur, Demo- up with solutions with President the political process and voting erings at night in parks where term elections. Based on the results of cratic voter turnout will have to increase. Trump, and the tariffs on China next November, his age does not participants use telescopes to these primaries, many political experts A change in House control could poten- have been ongoing since June serve as a barrier from going a view the stars,” Goldberg says, are predicting a “Blue Wave” in the House tially have a major impact on the country 1st. The stock markets prices step further than mere participa- adding that the Commission is of Representatives, which means that the during these next few years. If the Demo- have been going up and down tion: he serves as a Youth Mem- “currently planning a star par- Democratic Party would take control of cratic Party controls the House, it could limit due to the steady rise in tariffs. ber on the Arlington Heights ty around Martin Luther King the House for the first time since 2011. In the effect of the remaining two years of the These tariffs have been affecting Youth Commission. Providing Day in January to view a lunar order for Democrats to take control of the Trump administration. Since a House ma- prices of goods we use everyday voices for the younger citizens eclipse and serve hot chocolate.” House, they need to pick up 23 seats. Yet jority is required to pass a bill, a Democrat- and actually have been affecting in the community, Goldberg He has also been instrumen- with the November midterms looming, it is ic House could thwart President Trump’s families in the community. Steel and six additional Youth Mem- tal in running the Commis- still unknown whether the Blue Wave will plans. This could result in a political stale- and aluminum are two of many bers (composing over half of the sion-sponsored annual Teen actually occur. mate for the rest of Trump’s presidency. goods in the tariffs, which has 13-person group) “share updates Job Fair. The Commission typi- History would suggest so. According to The upcoming midterms are crucial and raised prices of products from regarding our high schools with cally invites 20 or so companies BBC, in the 21 midterm elections since 1934, will alter the trajectory of the U.S. govern- cars and Apple products to even the Commission, inform the Vil- from around the area to set up the president’s party has only gained seats ment over the next few years. While his- some alcoholic drinks. lage Board on important events, booths and come to the library, in the House three times. All three of these tory points to the Democratic party reclaz- President Trump says that and help shape future commu- and teens are encouraged to gains were minimal, with the biggest gains iming some, if not majority control of the the tariffs are going to make the nity gatherings for youth of all dress up for the event and meet occuring in 1934 when the Democratic Party House, low Democratic voter turnout and markets more fair for American ages,” he said. with businesses they’re inter- gained 9 seats in the House under Frank- staunch Republican support of Trump’s companies, and this been illus- These community gather- ested in. “The library even lin D. Roosevelt. Conversely, losses in House presidency could dispel that notion. Re- trated by the steel industry; due ings are entirely planned by the runs a workshop teaching teens seats by the presidential party are typically gardless of the results, the midterm elec- to the high tariffs, the industry Senior Charlie Goldberg courtesy of Susan Schmidt Commission, and one neat fac- how to talk with business own- more drastic. In the 2010 midterms, Demo- tion will be exciting to monitor as voting has been doing its best in years, which is also increasing the steel job market to thousands of people. Because the US has im- posed tariffs on Chinese goods, they have struck back. Soybean farmers are some of the people that have been hit the hardest by these Chinese tariffs. As one of China’s biggest imports from the US, soybeans were hit with a 25% STATE tariff. As a result, the US gov- Midterms = Minimal Voters ernment has been subsidizing farmers because they are losing GAVIN HILL & RYAN MANTHY money, paying out $4.7 billion to farmers affected, some of whom live in our state. he Illinois gubernatorial governor In fact, only 35.9% of eligible voters have fought for our right to vote and gave This trade war doesn't look that race is set to be one of the most con- turned out for the 2014 midterm election, their lives for our freedom; unfortunately, good for farmers right now, but T tested elections in the history of the and an even lower amount of young vot- many people take that right for granted. economists predict that the lost United States. As of June 4th, candidates ers turned out to the midterms. According This can be seen through our voting ten- profit now can lead to a huge JB Pritzker (D) and Bruce Rauner (R) to Vox News, only 23.4% of young voters dencies throughout the past years, espe- increase in profit in the future. have invested a total $200 million in the turned out in the previous midterm election cially in young voters. Registering to vote In fact, the soybean tariffs have race. Despite their ideological contrast, cycle, with only 28% of young voters plan- isn’t a hard process; you can register on- started to backfire on China as both candidates share the common agenda ning on voting in this year’s midterm elec- line in a process that is quick and easy. If they begin to run out of soy- of persuading Illinoisans to vote. Unfortu- tions. While this number is still higher than you have a computer you can visit your lo- beans. As we approach our fifth nately, this goal is unlikely to come with- the previous midterm elections, the percent cal government website and register, or if month in this trade war, which out challenges. Most Americans do not feel of eligible young voters participating in you can’t get online, you can also register never seems to leave the news, a inclined to vote during midterm elections, voting is still very low. in your local government building. It is our question remains: are we going which are the elections that occur between Our right to vote had long been debated moral obligation to vote, so no matter who to win this trade war, or will we presidential elections. as the greatest strength to our nation. Many you believe in, get out and vote! have to give in?

6 9.18 | HERSEY DISPATCH HERSEY DISPATCH | 9.18 7 o many, the new Due to the tragic istration had a security T rules are a new events that occured assessment done in the THE change to stu- at our country’s high summer. I didn't find dents and to the ad- schools in the past year, out about many of the ministration. With the measures were pushed changes until the week FUTURE business of the start to bve taken for the before school started,” of a new school year, Hamrick said. many have lingering by Marie Bechtoldt A main issue was OF questions on what the increasing control new policy entails. of the doors, which The goals of the means entering and LOCKED IN ON new policy revolves exiting. Since the SECURITY

around the ideas of building includes BY MAGDA WILHELM better controlling many doors in all ar- who is coming in and eas of the school that orning ID checks, limited out of the building, were unsupervised entrances and exits, and in hopes to keep the in the past, this was M modified campus privi- school more safe. “It’s a central concern for leges are new changes that have good that you guys safety. “When stu- left upperclassmen either dis- have to show your dents opened the gruntled or confused. Students IDs. We have had in- doors, anyone could and staff have wondered what cidents in years past These ideas are be waiting or stand- prompted these changes and if where student from ing around the corner more changes are to arise. THE FUTURE other building come and just walk in,” Mr. “We had initiated a safety/se- all based oround by TEDDY Zhaklinova into our school, and Norris said. Due to curity audit last winter, before other people that are safety and trust, the amount of doors the Parkland school shooting in- s the school takes a new ap- school’s tutor coordinator, the Aca- ing belongings isn’t invasion of pri- not supposed to be the building includes, cident,” said superintendent Dr. proach on security, staff and demic Resource Center would be af- vacy in a public space, “My bags get here have just walked our goal is to it is crucial to have David Schuler. “When the school A students have been affected fected by the rules as well. Once stu- searched when I go to Wrigley Field, in,” Officer Hamrick more control over who shooting at Parkland occurred, and have reacted in many different dents start getting restricted from my bags get searched when I go a said. In past years, come to school is coming in and out I heard from a large number of ways. Both students and teachers have going out during lunch because of concert, my bags get searched when students were not re- of the building. students, staff, and parents who to adopt to the new security rules. grades, “... those student will have no I go to the airport, so any time you quired to show ids and be safe. In reality, it is dif- were concerned about safety A new requirement teachers are place to go during their lunch period, have large accumulations of people I when coming in or - Mr. Norris ficult to ensure com- and security in our buildings. adjusting to is closing and locking so we will have more students coming think it makes sense to try to limit the out, except for lunch. plete safety and secu- Through the results of our au- doors during each period. “I don’t into the ARC then we already have possibility of somebody who wants District 214 planned rity at all time, but the dit, and in conversations with have to change anything except not during lunch and I think that could to do harm,” Borghoff said. Check- ways to increase se- changes are hoped to the principals, we agreed on the forget to lock my door and take at- be a problem,” Sell said. ing backpacks will happen only with curity in the build- build upon the central safety measures we are putting tendance every morning,” English Students have to remember to probable cause and all with the in- ings, which means in- goal, which is to keep in place,” Schuler said. teacher James Schiferl said. bring their ID everyday, and get used tention of protecting the school. volving more security everyone safe. “After Associate principal Joseph Until this year, many classrooms to using only the main doors to enter “I think there will be security mea- guards and the police. the Parkland shooting, Krajacic also commented on these would leave their doors unlocked. and exit the building. sures that will continue to happen “The district came up attitudes changes. The concerns. “As long as wve follow “I’ve always kept my door unlocked Many students don’t like that they and continue to get stricter until this with the idea of adding fact that we are doing the security requirements of the until this year,” history teacher Kent can use only the two main doors to get stops or slows,” Miks said. Both teach- one more cop to be here these new things is to audit, our school will get grants Borghoff said. He finds this a little -in in and out of the building because it ers and students believe that there in the morning when start getting people to towards working towards making convenient because “...anybody who takes more time. “It makes it hard to get will be more security measures taken school starts,” Ham- pay attention,” Norris our security better.,” Krajacic said. comes to deliver a pass or anybody to the parking lot on time because you in the future to protect staff and stu- rick said. In involving said. Starting more “You guys are our future. We just who comes from the washroom or is can’t leave from the door that’s closest dents to the full extent possible. the police, it will hope upcoming 2018/2019 conversations and in- want to keep you safe.” late to class is standing at a locked to your car,” Bornhorst said. Students to ensure more safety school year. Many creasing awareness is As for what’s to come, no drastic door, which means that a student has that drive use the door closest to their For more information on the new se- during a time that is were not aware of the a large step in the at- changes await. “We will continue to get up and let them in or I have to parking spot to get in and out and now curity measures, click here to listen to busy with many staff changes as they were tempt to protect and to adjust security where needed stop what I’m doing and let them in,” they have to walk around. episode 2 of the podcast The Howl fea- and students entering decided during the prevent more inci- until the next audit that will be in Borghoff explained. Teachers pointed out that check- turing Assistant Principal Joe Krajacic: the building. summer. “The admin- dents from happening. another 5 years,” says Krajacic. Even with some of the new incon- One of these adjustments will veniences, teachers still find the new be an increase in emergency exit rules helpful. “I hope it’s the begin- doors throughout the building ning of a collaboration between staff over the time span of the next and students that recognizes that we year, according to Dr. Schuler. are definitely nowhere near against “Our long-term plan will be to each other, that if it comes down to continue with the procedures it in crisis we got each other’s back,” we initiated this year,” Schuler English teacher Jim Miks said. said. “We will engage students Coaches have also been significant- in this review, and we will con- ly affected by the new security rules. tinue to conduct safety security Coaches now have to escort students in audits on a regular cycle.” and out of the building during practice Although these changes are and PE class. Teachers have to balance new and at times inconvenient, the safety of the class and the individual. they are changes crucial of en- This is even harder for sports that have suring the safety of students and to go to a different school for practice like staff within the building. The the swim team. Senior Lucy Bornhorst administration will continue to said, “Our coach has to stand at the door make adjustments to security and let all of us in, which takes time from where needed in order to pre- what they could be doing to prepare for vent any tragedy or complication. practices.” This wastes a lot of time stu- Students and staff have begun to dents have to practice with their coaches. grow accustomed to the changes, According to Maureen Sell, the Photo courtesy of Teddy Zhaklinovav and will continue to do so.

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he Hersey Huskies football team we didn’t really change it up that much” antasy football has been blowing up for years erupted last Friday night on Sep- said Steger. The second half was a field and has created six-figure paying jobs like that T tember 21st. The Huskies (5-0) for the Huskies who scored two quick F of Matthew Berry’s, Field Yates’, and many played Prospect (3-2) and the game start- touchdowns in the first 5 minutes of the others. Not only have these journalists made mon- ed in the Huskies favor with a command- third quarter. First a 44-yard run by ey from fantasy football, but players on gambling ing lead of 20-0 in the first quarter. The Vince Carso and a 34-yard pass to senior websites and, obviously, the websites themselves Huskies shut down Prospect’s hot of- Kacper Rutkiewicz from Ryan Justice to make thousands and thousands of dollars. Draft- fense with three 3 and outs. The Knights make the score 44-10. The dynamic duo Kings and FanDuel, the two biggest gambling fan- couldn’t get much started until the start of senior Ryan Justice and junior Jordan tasy football sites, have been created to make the of the second half. “After the first quar- Hanson combined for 190 yards passing process of drafting a team and gambling money an ter we were obviously feeling confident and 232 yards rushing during the game. even easier process. Teams can be changed every but we knew that Prospect is a pretty The Huskies scored a total of 28 points week to ensure the players will put more money in every week because of the new hope they receive conditioned team and have comeback to just in the third quarter and crushed the with their new team. Personally, I have experienced win games earlier in the year” said senior Knights hearts. Hersey decided to rest up someone that was was quick to fall in the trap. Every Vince carso. With that said the Knights there starters and put in their backups week they were close enough to making money to started their comeback. They cut the lead for the remainder of the game. Prospect the point where they came back the next week with in half when the Knights kicker hit a 25 showed some late scoring but with time higher hopes. These websites have become so pop- yard field goal to make the score 20-10. running down they couldn’t get back into ular that nine states have banned them completely. “Yeah they started coming back late in the game with Hersey’s defenses stopping Television numbers for the NFL have gone up as the the first half and I think that was due their attack. The Huskies put down the popularity of fantasy football has increased. It turns to us just being a little content but once Knights with a 55-29 victory to improve meaningless games where you don’t care which bad they scored we knew we had to refocus Hersey to 5-0 this year. “A little confi- and irrelevant team wins the game to games where and step up our game” said senior Nick dence is gained after every win but when you are on the edge of your couch screaming at the Steger. The Huskies answered right back you win you can’t get to high and when TV why your receiver isn’t catching enough passes with a huge play. Vince Carso ran back you lose you can’t get too low. So we are or why your running back in getting enough car- a 93-yard kickoff return with less than going to treat it like every week of prac- ries. These games are just as relevant every week a minute in the half and took the wind tice in the past” said Carso. The Huskie with these weekly websites because you have a fresh right out of Prospects momentum. The are going to try to keep rolling in the start unlike regular leagues where if your team is Huskies took a 17 point lead going into MSL East with a huge match up against losing week after week and you have no chance to halftime. “We felt pretty good with what Buffalo Grove this Friday who are 3-2 af- have a good finish in your league you stop caring we were doing going into the 2nd half so ter last week’s lost to Wheeling. about the games. Ultimately, fantasy football is good for the NFL, but I believe these weekly gambling For more information and clips from the game, click here websites are bad for fantasy football. STUDENT HIGHLIGHT BY TREY SCHMIDT FINK CLAIRE ophomore Henry Quinn unior Claire Fink is having a is having a great season, great year for Hersey’s girls swim S putting up numbers that J team. She has outdone herself in would normally be expected the pool and each meet the Huskies have to come from a senior. “It feels be in. Claire has been swimming since great being one of the best play- she was a little kid and has continued ers in the school as a sophomore, all through high school as a junior now. there are a lot of great players She swims every season with club but at Hersey and being one of the loves high school swim. “I do enjoy club BY MICAHEL SOMARY MICAHEL BY best means a lot.” Quinn has im- but it doesn’t compare to high school at proved his game substantially all” said Fink. She has been a huge team since last season. “I worked the player in the girls swim meets. Winning most on getting more consistent some individual races and team races in the offseason. We have a long this year. The Huskies have been doing season this year with a lot of well this year too. They have been dom- Photos courtesy of Hannah Grawe matches and being consistent is inated each meet they have been at. Claire plays an important role in HENRY QUINN HENRY the most important thing to me.” Quinn simply loves improv- the Huskies races and puts them on the podium after the meet. With ing his game, and he demonstrates it with his results. Quinn Claire being an all season swimmer it goes in her advantage during high had a fifth place overall finish at the Biltmore classic. Quinn school meets to put her ahead in the races for her to win. Overall Claire also medaled in a Hersey win against Rolling Meadows with is a talented athlete for the girls swim team and Hersey is happy to have Soccer photos courtesy of Alyssa Kuncheria eight pars and one bogey on August 29th. With impressive her swim for them. Claire looks to have more fun during her high school Tennis photos courtesy of Hannah Grawe numbers so far, expect Quinn to finish the season strong and career at the Jambo Invite this Saturday at Prospect High school. continue that success into next season. 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