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differing districts student shares experience transferring from columbus to ua schools, pg. 6

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media picks survey reveals students’ favorite aspects of social networking, pg. 25

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2 october 26, 2012 Visit us on our website at www.arlingtonian.com. Friend us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/arlingtonians contents October 26, 2012 volume 76, issue 3 SPOTLIGHT ELECTION 2012: As 17Nov. 6 draws near, first-time voters decide their presidential pick. SUPERPACS: Groups 20and organizations sponsor presidential nominees, 17 work for their election. NEWS It’s your one duty as an Ameri- IN-BRIEF: Students report on the College Center, 5the LC, marching band and the Harry Potter club. can to vote and be an informed COLUMBUS TO UA: Transfer student discusses voter…you can’t just let other people 6differences she sees between two districts. make decisions for you.” MILITARY BOUND: Planning to enlist, several Senior Ellie Thien 7students consider impact of upcoming election. ‘‘ CURRICULUM CHANGES: Common Core 9standards prompt course revisions. teacher runs for house: Maureen 10Reedy campaigns for the Ohio House. CANDIDATE PROFILEs: Presidential 11nominees’ backgrounds, stances explained. SPORTS CONCUSSIONS: Some athletes are unable to 13play their senior year due to sports injuries. SPORTS SPREAD: Boys waterpolo, girls golf, 14 fencing, girls crew and boys soccer FEATURES DOUBle dRUM MAJORS: The band 10 22 21welcomes two new marching leaders. FUN IN THE FALL: Pumpkin patches or 22apple picking, array of autumn activities. SOCIAL NETWORKING: Students surveyed 25 on their favorite media picks ALUM DOTS THE I: Jocelyn Smallwood 27prepares for OSU v. Michigan game. HOUSE OF HORRORS: Haunted Hoochie 28enjoys another year of success. YAY OR NAY: Students vote on current events, trends OP/ED THE POLITICAL GAME: Candidates’ 29mudslinging and tactics derided. TRENDING TOPICS: Students give their opinions on recent events. MOVIE REVIEW: Argo mixes drama, comedy. 30STAFF EDITORIAL: Advantages of a UA education can often be overlooked by students. 30 13 LETTER TO EDITOR: Arlingtonian works to publication design by Kate Magill, Abby Godard and Elizabeth Tzagournis, Cover by kate magill, cover graphic by patty 31ensure nonpartisan election coverage. huntley, Contents by Elizabeth Tzagournis. contents photos Courtesy Zhang Jun/Xinhua/Zuma Press/MCT, Maureen Reedy, natasha ringnalda, warner bros. Pictures, maria berger. Some content courtesy asne/mct campus high school newspaper Service.

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4 october 26, 2012 news I n - b r i e f UAHS. Dr. Kathy Moore, a college and career used to,” Piazza said. counselor in the College Center, said ap- The program was inspired when a group proximately 160 colleges send representatives of Chamber Orchestra students were led to visit the high school each year. in a sight-reading exercise in the Learning “[The representatives] discuss a variety of Center last year. Piazza said that students were topics, such as the application process, majors, fascinated by the demonstration. She hopes to campus life and more,” Moore said. “They also recreate this sort of atmosphere. answer questions that our students have The performances will start in upcoming about the college.” months, but the exact date has yet to be When a college representative visits, determined. students have the opportunity to attend “It might take a little while to get it going,” that meeting. Piazza said. However, she remains enthusiastic “Collecting as much information about a that students will enjoy both performing and Photo by Audrey ross college as possible will help students decide learning from their peers. where to apply,” Moore said. Sophomore Kali Tilton administers the Sorting Hat test by Journalism I sophomore Kimmy Sullivan on freshman Catherine Saavedra, a new member of the Senior Vanessa Grove said the College Harry Potter Club. Center has been a helpful tool in her application process. “I have been to a couple meetings with a Marching Farewell Harry Potter Club [Elon University and Lehigh University] so far, As the fall season comes to an Fans of ‘The Boy Who Lived’ and through one of those meetings [I] was end, the marching band will close find magical companionship able to set up an interview, which is a great opportunity for the college to get to know you with one final performance very other Tuesday, students are welcome better,” Grove said. he marching band is having its end-of- to join in on the excitement of one of the Grove recommends all seniors visit E season concert and transitioning to the high school’s most notorious and passionate the College Center at least once in their T symphonic and concert bands Nov. 2. activities: the Harry Potter Club. The group application process. It is the center’s goal for Senior Emily Knipe said the final attempts to recreate the world described in J.K. every senior to visit over the course of the performance is a chance for the band to Rowling’s best-selling Harry Potter book series. school year. transition from marching during the football Junior Nicole Fracasso, one of the club’s Among the colleges visiting UAHS is season to playing in performances. leaders, said, “It’s a club at school where students Sweet Briar College on Oct. 31, the University “We have this to change between our can share their love and knowledge for The Boy of Southern California on Nov. 7, and the marching band season to symphonic and Who Lived and keep the magic going.” University of Alabama on Nov. 9. Students concert band season, just because marching From the hunting of Horcruxes to playing a can go to http://uahs.uaschools.org/ for the band season doesn’t last all year, like it does for form of Quidditch, the Harry Potter Club is big complete calendar and more information. some schools,” Knipe said. on tradition. by Journalism I sophomore Ella Koscher This is the band’s last concert, and music “The sorting into Houses and The House Cup from its past five football game performances Tournaments are always a must,” Fracasso said. will be played. Sophomore band member Other student leaders include junior Lc performances Katharine Baldwin said the final performance Sheridan Hendrix, senior Grace Tucker and is always memorable. sophomore Kali Tilton. Learning Center plans to offer “All the members of the band are there, a According to Fracasso, the leadership of time and space for students to lot of parents come, and students from the the club is another tradition. perfect their onstage presence school,” Baldwin said. “They all listen to music, “We didn’t create it,” she said. “Each year and it’s really loud [and] fun, and we play all the Heads of House pick a new leader for each he opportunity to use the Learning Center’s our music from the [marching band] season.” House when they graduate.” Reading Refuge as a practice space for all This two-hour concert takes place in the So far the club’s progress has been strong; T types of performances will be available to varsity gymnasium and is open to everyone, however, new members are always welcome. students in upcoming months. Twice a month band director Mike Manser said. “[Our main goal] is to get as many people on Thursday mornings at 7:30 a.m., students “[It] starts at 7:30 p.m. and is inside,” Manser to join as possible,” Fracasso said. “We need may utilize the space to practice speeches, said. “It includes some indoor marching and more of a variety, like more upperclassmen musical instruments, presentations, theatrical our pre-game entrance,” which includes a and sophomores.” improv, and much more. script “Bears” formation. by Journalism I junior Shalice Reilly Media specialist Laura Piazza said she The event is a time for seniors to be hopes to use the program to enhance the uses honored. Band directors will also announce of the LC and enrich the lives of students. the best row in the band, which is calculated College Center “[A library] shouldn’t be just books. It by attendance, pitch and marching skills. should be social networking, it should be Counselor encourages students online learning, it should be music, it should by Journalism I freshman Kelly Chian to use school resources be art, it should be literature, it should be learning from experts,” Piazza said. “I want the throughout application process CORRECTION students here to experience the best of life.” ith the reality of high school graduation Piazza said she encourages students to In the Sept. 28 issue of Arlingtonian, the Wlooming, the College Center awaits use the space for any type of performance, or girls tennis news brief incorrectly reported students who need guidance for their futures. even demonstrations. senior Elaine Cloern’s record at state. Cloern College representatives regularly visit “Hopefully it will be something we’re not has not won a state title.

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Supportive community The Arlington creates higher achieving, Advantage though less diverse student body by oliviaMiltner, ’13

he transition from Monroe And while CCS has higher rounded culture-wise because there were Alternative Middle School, percentages of students shown to have students coming from different areas Ta Columbus City School, to lower achievement levels—such as around the city,” McNeil said. Hastings Middle School in Upper economically disadvantaged students, Because of UA’s cultural separation, Arlington was a huge change for junior students with disabilities, and students transfer students can have a difficult time Madison McNeil. with English as a second language— integrating into the UA community. “[It] was a major shock education- when corresponding demographic “Most UA kids don’t really notice wise and culture-wise, from the way groups are compared, UA consistently [that they’re just] hanging with their people dressed, the music, the language. has higher scores. childhood friends [and] they’re not Everything was different,” McNeil said. Upper Arlington also excels in letting other people from the outside The biggest change she noticed preparing students for post-secondary into the ‘UA bubble,’” McNeil said. between the CCS district and the UA education. “As for kids in CCS, they branch out school district was the increase in taxes. According to U.S. News and World so far. You can have a student from “A reason why I think that UA Report, the college readiness score- Bexley sit next to a kid from downtown schools are giving a better education —a calculation derived from student Columbus.” than those in Columbus City [School participation and performance on AP McNeil experienced this firsthand District] is because [they’re] putting a and IB tests—the CCS district had a when she transferred to Hastings. She lot of money into [their] schools, which score of 10.8 in 2009-10. In contrast, UA said that, although she was treated is good because in order to give a good schools had a score of 56.9. kindly, it took her a year to make good education you need to have a good However, the CCS district has friends, partly because everyone had foundation,” McNeil said. implemented plans to increase grown up in the community together. Per student, taxes are higher in UA CCS students’ graduation rates and McNeil also said the “UA bubble,” than in CCS. According to the Ohio college readiness. According to Ohio meaning the suburb is geographically and Department of Education, the “total Innovative Learning Environments, culturally separated from surrounding property tax per pupil” is almost twice as the district has “initiated an action areas, can give students a false perception high in UA, which is just under $12,400, agenda to help district students become of what the larger world is like. versus CCS, which is almost $6,400. better prepared for successful entry and “Mainly [we moved here] because ... The difference in funding might completion of college-level English and we’re getting a good education. I think be reflected in recent OGT scores. mathematics.” that’s what UA students kind of take for According to data from the ODE, for the But UA, while it may shine when it granted. To them... this is how schools 2010-11 school year, UA students had an comes to academics, falls behind in other are supposed to be. But it’s not that way,” OGT passage rate of 90.5 percent, while aspects of preparing students for the McNeil said. “There are other schools CCS students passed all five subjects 41 wider world, McNeil said. in your backyard where this is not what percent of the time. “[In CCS] it’s...a little bit more well their education is giving.”

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news Ready to Serve Students planning to enter the military share their views on upcoming election by davidstreicher, ’13 Beyond national service, entrance and funding of the military in the near into the military offers other benefits for future. Obama’s policy, as stated on his n June of 2013, another class will students. According to the Army website, webpage, includes disarmament, bringing graduate. After the ceremonies end, these the military offers scholarships for soldiers home American troops from Afghanistan, Istudents will enter a new chapter of their entering college after the service, as well as and strengthening foreign policy and lives. For some students, entering the military job training. international or a service academy is the right path to help Students I have the opportunity to alliances. make this transition into adulthood. accepted ... serve my country after According to At UAHS, few students choose this route. to military Fact Check. According to data provided by the College academies graduation, which is big for me. com, in 2011 Center, the number of students who directly receive a I really believe in service and Obama entered the service from UAHS in 2011 free college giving back.” announced was approximately one percent of the education, ‘‘ Senior Jack Warmolts a $400 billion graduating class. However, according to a along with savings as result 2011 Dept. of Defense’s report, the military’s health care of $78 billion rates of recruitment and retention remain and access to other military programs after in projected cuts to the defense budget- high in the country overall. Among the UA their term of service is finished. ForW armolts, refered to by some as a defense “cut.” students entering the military is senior Jack the economic aid is important, and is part Romney on the other hand believes Warmolts, who will be attending college at of why he plans to join the Air Force in the supporting a strong military is vital, and has the Air Force Academy. future. stated plans to reverse cuts to the military’s “I’ve been raised in kind of a military “It offers a lot of security, you come out budget, as well as establish projects family; I had both grandfathers building new weapons to replace who were in the military,” aging ones. Warmolts said. “I was recruited Both Warmolts and Worster to play lacrosse [at the Air support Romney in the race. Force Academy] and have the Warmolts believes Romney’s opportunity to go to a service plans for the military will be academy, which is a great more beneficial to the country as education. I have the opportunity a whole compared to Obama’s. to play lacrosse and serve [my] “I don’t really agree with country after graduation, which the defense cut that President is big for me. I really believe in Obama ... intends to do. There’s service and giving back.” so much unrest in the world; Another student with a there’s a possible conflict in family history in the military is Iran,” Warmolts said. “We’re really junior Hank Worster, who has stretched. With those defense interest in joining the Marines Graphic by pattY huntley cuts, you’re really overstretching when he graduates. He believes our military. It affects me joining the service will help him in a way- it makes it more leave his own mark on posterity and help of school without debt, you go right to difficult for me to get into theA [ ir Force] him in a future political career. the job and you know what you’re going Academy.” “My father and both my uncles, both to be doing,” he said. “You basically serve Though this election means a lot of grandfathers, [have been] in the military, your five years to pay back.Y ou don’t have contention for students aspiring to join and [my family goes] back to the 1400s to pay tuition, [the Air Force pays] for you the service, Worster said he will continue military history, ” Worster said. “I think the throughout school.” toward his goal no matter who wins. Marine Corp goes places no one else For students planning on entering the “I would be willing to serve goes. I know certain members of my military, this year’s presidential election whomever’s in office,”W orster said. “I want family had [been in] international conflicts is important. President Barack Obama what’s best for America, not necessarily that no one else had gone to, like the and Republican nominee Mitt Romney what will be best for me when I’m in the Philippines in the Spanish American War.” have differing views on the operation standing army.”

october 26, 2012 7 news “more money leads to high results.” Opposing campaigns face off “Educate UA believes that the school board and the administration have a duty in these tough economic times to on UA district’s levy request ensure that they look at every aspect of the budget in order to cut costs before by anna-mariathalassinos, ’14 chair of the group, said this funding coming to the UA taxpayer,” Blake said. will manage the balance between She also said that UA, like communities rganized opposition to the district’s revenue and costs. across the country, has been struck by job request for a $5.8 mill operating levy “The levy benefits the district by loss and lost value in retirement savings if Oleaves the levy’s success in question. allowing it to work in a cooperative citizens are on a fixed income. Issue 51, the levy’s designation on the manner to control the growth of costs, “[Residents need] a strong 2012 ballot, is a $5.8 million funding and manage the district bills,” he said. community that cares for all of its request, which is the lowest millage If approved, the levy will balance the citizens,” Blake said. requested tax since 1984. The previous current budget for the 2012-13 academic One of the goals of Educate UA is levy in 2007 requested $6.2 million year, Yerington said, as well as keep UA to put the school district on sustainable and lasted an additional two years to its schools running as they do today. financial ground, so that in the future originally proposed three. A benefit for the high school, specifically, young people are not burdened with high According to the City of Upper will be that new classes, programs, building taxes and can afford an education for Arlington website, the money from an maintenance and enhancements can be their own children. operating levy is used to “fund day-to- planned for and executed in a timely According to Blake, the low cost day operations at a school system, such as manner, Yerington said. teachers pay for their health care policy salaries, utilities, books and transportation.” Reflecting the accomplishments of is one reason why Educate UA deems With roughly 78 percent of the district’s the district, The Ohio Department of the levy unneeded. While the national revenue generated from property taxes, the Education ranked UA Schools as “Excellent average that Americans pay for their funding request would cost homeowners with Distinction,” its highest ranking, for health care is 28 percent, UA school $178 more per year per $100,000 of ap- the 12th consecutive year. The district is employees pay just 10 percent of the praised property value, ultimately providing one of only two districts in central Ohio district’s health care policy. Though this $9.2 million to UA Schools annually. to achieve this. Yerington said he wants to is schedule to increase to 15 percent in Superintendent Jeffrey Weaver continue this record. two years, Blake said this is not enough. said that if the levy passes it will “Keeping an excellent high school “Even with this increase,” Blake said, counterbalance the annual $2.6 million excellent is actually a lot of work,” “school employees will still pay almost 50 the district lost in state budget cuts, as Yerington said, “and that requires percent less than the average Ohioan for well as provide for inflationary increases. dependable revenue.” their health care.” “[It will] enable the district to continue Another point of view comes from Overall, Weaver said he wants the to support the wide variety of academic Educate UA, an organization campaigning best for UA Schools so that the district offerings, extra- and co-curricular sports, against the district’s levy request. According can continue to prosper. clubs, art endeavors and activities for to Joyce Blake, the treasurer for Educate UA “I want to see the district of Upper students while maintaining current staffing and a retired UA teacher, the group wants Arlington be able to continue to ... prepare levels at UAHS,” Weaver said. what is best for the community, and it is our students for the future,” Weaver said, Citizens for UA Schools is an dedicated to high standards with high “offering a depth and breadth of programs organization that supports the academic results. The difference, she said, and services that will allow us to successfully upcoming levy. Chris Yerington, co- is that Educate UA does not believe that fulfill the mission of our school district.” Groceries Meats Produce

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8 october 26, 2012 news Changing Curriculum National Common Core standards will impact future courses by karihighman, ’13 of content will also occur, requiring program, Hasebrook said the students to be more accountable for new curriculum changes will be AHS has undergone numerous year-to-year retention. beneficial for students because of the changes this school year: a For the math curriculumn, new levels smaller classes. Unew principal, a new assistant of courses will start with Algebra in Betsy Sidor, another American Studies principal, and new guidelines for course ninth grade, Geometry in 10th, and then teacher who’s taught both AP and regular work, including projects like senior Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus in 11th and courses for 12 years, agreed. Capstone. From next year onward, there 12th grades, respectively, Tweddle said. “The thing I really like [about the will be one more modification added to The standards for American Studies split] is the smaller class [size],” she said. the list: new Common Core guidelines are leading to a separation of what was “Rooms are big enough to move in that will alter the classroom curriculum once a combined English and social groups. I get to know the students better.” for several subjects. Another thing that Sidor appreciates Teachers and administrators about the class size is that if a student are changing the curriculum History is going to lose is not thriving, they could be moved to in both American Studies the richness of the another class, which would give them a and Advanced Functions literature. [It’s going to] lose second chance. and Trigonometry courses to the uniqueness.” According to both Hasebrook and better align them with the new American Studies Sidor, the connection between the two Common Core rules. According ‘‘ teacher Betsy Sidor subjects is gone with the changes. to its website, the Common Core “Integrating the curriculum [was] is a set of standards—divided by really nice,” Sidor said. “I miss that. grade level and subject—that all students studies course into two separate classes History is going to lose the richness should have learned within specified of literature and history. of the literature. [It’s going to] lose the time parameters. The standards aim to According to American Studies uniqueness.” insure that students across the nation are teacher Melissa Hasebrook, only two Sophomore Mina Ibraheem, who is prepared for college coursework as well teams of English/social studies teachers currently enrolled in American Studies, as the workplace. are teaching American Studies this year. agreed with Sidor’s opinion. The site noted that 45 states already Next year, even these two remaining “[Having both of the classes together] have the Common Core standards in teams will be dismantled. shows different perspectives and place; Ohio adopted them in 2010. “[It’s] getting rid of the team-taught opinions,” she said. “Separately, there Math teacher Andrew Tweddle said nature of [the course],” Hasebrook said. [won’t] be a [solid] connection.” the standards will impact course names Separating the courses will allow the Hasebrook said she will miss the and coursework at the high school. teachers to better meet the individual connection of the two subjects. Teachers must rearrange the timing Common Core standards for their “There’s a [certain] depth that happens of the content, as well as realign the subject, she said. when you connect the history and scope of the courses. Less repetition Despite her fondness for the original literature,” she said.

Congratulations to the UA Marching Band on another fantastic season! —UA Band Boosters Come hear the music from every show and see the only known indoor script Bears at the marching band concert Friday, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the varsity gym!

october 26, 2012 9 news Former UA teacher runs for Ohio House by elizabethTZAGOURNIS, ’13

aureen Reedy a former teacher at Wickliffe Progressive MElementary School, is now hoping to head to the Ohio House of Representatives. Her campaign team sits assembled at her kitchen table, plotting the next points of conquest, while explains her hopes and goals for the future of the education system. courtesy maureen reedy election committee. Reedy, UA’s 2001 Teacher of the Year, has entered into the Reedy helps students with their studies, her 29 years of teaching includes time at UA political arena as a candidate for the Ohio House 24th District. city schools and in the Bexley school district. Reedy’s longstanding career in education began 29 years ago in the Bexley school district, and shortly thereafter she came to UA. “I’ve taught the foundations Although much of her professional life has been spent in the of democracy to fourth- and fifth-grade students for 25 years, classroom, Reedy’s first experience in the government occurred that is a government of the people by the people and for the in 2002 when she was chosen as Ohio Teacher of the Year. people,” Reedy said. “The ideal is you represent all, you listen “I was the state’s official spokesperson for really going out and to all.” just talking… about what keeps our kids in a good position to Reedy emphasized her goal of ensuring that students learn, to thrive, to be successful,” Reedy said. “It was an honor, but across the state receive a solid education. Her hope to aid each it became in my eyes a great responsibility in terms of listening student in aspiring to his or her full potential is not novel, and then communicating to the legislature about what our kids but Reedy’s record and qualifications differ from the typical need at the public policy level and in our public school system.” Congressional candidate. Reedy’s time as Ohio Teacher of the Year ignited a passion “I’m really looking to, as an educator, help join a team to to serve the community through bettering the public education create legislation that supports our children from the inside, system. She said her extensive background in education adds to from the teacher’s perspective, the mother’s perspective, and the her overall qualifications for the position. taxpayer’s perspective. What’s best for our kids [and] ultimately “People have all been what’s best for their future,” she said. to school, and I found I’ve taught the foundations Although Reedy’s success in the it’s fairly common that of democracy… and that is repeal of SB5 was a defining moment, people felt they just a government of the people by the as was her decision to run for Ohio understood the teaching people and for the people.” House, she maintains that her greatest profession and they achievement has been teaching her understood the challenges Former UA teacher and current Ohio students through passion and intellect. and complexities, but ‘‘ House of Reps. candidate Maureen Reedy “Helping [my students] recognize we have a field of their strengths and helping to inspire expertise that requires and motivate them to dig deeper and a lot of emotional [and reach higher than what they thought intellectual] investment,” she said. “There are so many layers was possible,” she said. “That’s what I think [is] my greatest to teaching and then supporting your children academically, achievement. Helping my students to connect emotionally, to emotionally [and] helping them develop as human beings.” [expand] their intellect.” Advocating for the rights of teachers within the political Reedy’s bid for a seat in the Ohio House will continue as system is a core principle of Reedy’s. Her past undertakings election day approaches. As the dissension among Republican to support teachers and all public workers evolved with the and Democratic presidential nominees and fellow politicians organized opposition to Senate Bill 5. Reedy helped lead the heats up, Reedy assures her position has never been solely that of efforts against SB5 and said the most detrimental part of the bill a political party. was that it took the voice of the expert out of the equation. “It’s not about political parties, it’s about building on “We need to be represented equally with administration,” our strengths and confronting our challenges and pushing Reedy said. “If there are areas where management, or through obstacles together through our community. Our administration or the legislature feels we need to compromise on schools are a community and our state is a community,” then let’s all come to the table together and write the legislation. Reedy said. “Instead of being polarized with our political Listen to the voices of the experts before you put the bill in the parties, instead of being oppositional, it’s about how we all legislature and call a vote.” have kids, we all are members of the community. We all want Reedy said she hopes to bring back basic democratic economic prosperity and economic opportunity and [it’s] principles to the Ohio House. how do we get there together.”

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Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates’ platforms outlined by matiasGrotewold, ’13 Barack Joe Biden Democrat Vice Presidential Obama incumbent Democrat Presidential incumbent • Graduated from the University of Delaware • Graduated from Columbia in Newark and Syracuse University and Harvard Law University’s College of Law School • Elected to U.S. Senate to • Served three terms in the represent Delaware in 1973 and was re-elected six Illinois State Senate from 1997 to 2004 times until resigning in 2008 • Served as Illinois Senator from 2004-2008 • Attempted unsuccessful presidential runs in 1988 & 2008 • Defeated Republican John McCain in the 2008 • Very experienced with foreign policy because of his presidential campaign position as chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee • Bailed out the American automobile industry • In favor of same-sex marriage • Passed the federal health care law • In favor of middle-class tax cuts • Repealed “don’t ask, don’t tell” military policy in 2010 • Against American military involvement in the and openly supported same-sex marriage in 2012 Middle East • Ordered raid that killed al-Qaeda leader Osama bin • In favor of increasing domestic jobs and decreasing the Laden number of outsourced jobs

Mitt Romney Paul Ryan Republican Presidential Republican VicePresidential candidate candidate • Graduated from Brigham • Graduated from Miami Young University and from University Harvard University • Elected from Wisconsin • Active member of the Mormon to the U.S. House of Church and served as bishop Representatives in 1998 and of his church near Boston served as the chairman of from 1981 to 1986 the House Budget committee • Served as Governor of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007 • Voted in favor of Obama’s automobile industry bailout • As governor, enacted health care legislation that later • Voted against Obamacare served as the foundation of the national health care • Against abortion act, Obamacare • Against same-sex marriage • Attempted a presidential run in 2008, but lost the • In favor of increased American involvement in the Republican nomination to John McCain Middle East • Although formerly pro-choice, he is now against • Against human stem cell research abortion except under particular circumstances • In favor of stricter immigration laws and a fence along • Against same-sex marriage the border with Mexico • In favor of an increased American global military presence • In favor of sanctions to end Iran’s nuclear program

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Concussions cause athletes to suffer both on and off the field of play

Photo by maria berger During the Homecoming football game on Oct. 5, the bears played Hilliard Davidson at the Marv. Upper Arlington lost the game 14-42. The UAHS football team has lost several key players due to concussions.

by emmaklebe, ’13 and carlyTOVELL, ‘13 According to the Center of Disease lacrosse season, Cammeruca experienced Control, “during the period 2001-2009 a season-costing concussion. magine the moment an athlete’s eyes children between the ages of five to His recruiting process came to a hault pierce open to the stadium lights 18 increased 62 percent to a total of along with his entire spring playing season, Ioverhead after a hard hit. Trainers 2.6 million sports-related emergency as he began his rehabilitation process. surround the player as the athlete walks department visits annually, of which Not only did Cammeruca’s head off the field feeling dizzy and nautious. 173,285 involved a traumatic brain injury, injury affect him with lacrosse, but his Hard hits on the field are becoming including concussions.” academics also suffered. Cammeruca more common for high school athletes, Athletic trainer at UAHS and wasn’t aware of the 504 plan, an option at making athletic and academic success OhioHealth Ryan Weible, explains the two UAHS designed to help student athletes difficult to achieve. different types of concussions that have suffering from a concussion to adjust Senior football quarterback Alex increased in the their school Husted has experienced concussions past ten years. work specifically firsthand. Throughout his four years in the “A concussion Point of impact to their rate of football program Husted has encountered is sustained in Counter Coup recovery. multiple serious head injuries. two ways— coup Without a 504 “I got a concussion my freshman year and countercoup: plan, Cammeruca during our second game, junior year in coup is when the didn’t feel the the playoff game and again during week injury occurs at same support by three against Gahanna [Lincoln High a point on the the school that School] this season,” he said. brain where the he did by the Husted said he cannot recall much impact occurred trainers, doctors from his first hit. and countercoup and coaches. “I can’t exactly remember what is when the injury Coup Because of this, happened when I got my first occurs on the infographic by natasha ringnalda Cammeruca concussion,” he said. “It was kind of foggy opposite side of felt the level of in my mind and the trainers were asking the brain,” he said. understanding from his teachers varied. me questions that I could not answer.” No matter the type of concussion, “Individual support changed Husted’s concussion cost him rehab is vital in an athlete’s recovery. Weible depending on my teacher,” he said. two weeks of the season and several believes the best rehab for athletes is rest. Cammeruca feels UAHS needs to do additional weeks of rehab. His rehab “Rest allows the brain to properly heal more with support for its athletes with included biking, running and numerous itself. Every time the brain is stimulated concussions academically. recovery tests that checked for hand-eye from exercise or cognitive work, healing “It is important to use the training staff coordination and balance. time can decrease and make the athlete’s and your doctors but school help needs to Apart from rehab, Husted also had to symptoms increase,” Weible said. be increased for people with concussions, recover from problems with his eyesight. Concussions continuously occur not especially people who have severe “My vision has gotten worse since my only during the football season, but also concussions,” he said. “They didn’t help me concussions and I’m going to the eye throughout the winter and spring sport [find solutions for my personal plan] at all.” doctor to get contacts,” he said. seasons. Similar to Husted, senior Joe Because of the ever increasing effects Husted believes concussions are Cammeruca has struggled throughout his concussions have on high school athletes, becoming more prevalent in high season due to a head injury. the support of the athletic and school ad- school athletics. During a tournament in last year’s ministration is essential to their recovery.

october 26, 2012 13 sports Athletes

Fall sports come to an end as post season begins by natasharingnalda, ’13

Far Right: Sophomore Devin Blank and seventh grade middle school student Gabrielle Ott practice fencing as they try and reach their goal of entering the fencing Junior Olympics. This year the event will be held in Baltimore, Maryland Feb.15-18.

Right: Girls crew members, including senior Lydia Voorhees and juniors Tobey Kegley and Emma Jones push off the dock on Sept. 11 at the Scioto River. The team will hold the Haxton Invitational at Griggs Reservoir on Oct. 27, a regatta created in honor of UA alum Blake Haxton, who is currently attending OSU. photo by natasha ringnalda

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Above: Senior soccer player Josh Jackson kicks the ball at the Sept. 27 game against Westerville Central. The soccer Bears lost the game 1-2.

14 october 26, 2012 sports Captains’ Corner Girls Volleyball Senior Samantha Farwick Q: How has the team progressed throughout the season? Farwick: We’ve come together more as a team by communicating on and off the court and after we spent more time together we have created more chemistry. Q: What game has stood out to you the most and why? Farwick: The game that stood out to me the most was Olentangy Liberty because we took a set from them. Even though we lost it, was one of the best games we’ve played as a whole. Q: What is the team hoping to photo by Lexy elliott accomplish before the end of the season? Farwick: Our goal for the season is to improve photo by Maria berger the second half of the season and come together as one, which we succeeded in doing. boys golf Senior Josh Wick Q: What was the lowest round during this season and who scored it? Wick: The lowest round was done by Will Mason with a 68. Q: How do you personally think the team has played as a whole? Wick: As a team, we probably had arguably the best regular season in Upper Arlington mens golf history, winning an unprecedented 10 tournaments including eight of our last 10. photo by natasha ringnalda Q: How do you think the team as a whole has progressed from the beginning of Above: Senior Hannah Harper takes her chip from the sand during the the season? Oct. 4 girls golf scrimmage against Watterson at Scioto Golf Course. “We Wick: We started the season off kind didn’t play as well as we would have liked; however, Scioto is a tough of slow, but once we won our first course,” Harper said. tournament a week or two into the season, Left: Senior Geoff Dickhaut passes the ball while being heavily guarded we took off and started to dominate from at the Oct. 10 game against Saint Xavier High School. The water polo there on out. team came out on top, winning 12-6. photo by lexy elliott

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courtesy Wanglei/Xinhua/Zuma Press/MCT “This is Our America” Three first time voters at UAHS debate which 2012 Presidential Candidate is best; explain the importance of youth voting in Ohio by abbygodard, ’13

electoral votes, 11 to decide which candidate would be best voting strictly down party lines or not days and nine swing for President of the United States. voting at all. 270states are all that In order to win the presidency, “Nothing frustrates me more than kids stand between two candidates and the a candidate must accumulate 270 who will be 18 and are like, ‘I’m not going Presidency for the next four years. After electoral votes. The number of electoral to vote because I don’t care.’ I mean, how nearly 18 months on the campaign trail, votes a state has depends on the state’s can you not care?” Thein said. “It’s your billions of dollars spent on political population, which is reconfigured every one duty as an American to vote and be advertisements, two national conventions 10 years through a national census. This an informed voter. You can’t just let other and four debates, the fate of candidates year, Ohio has 18 electoral votes. people make decisions for you because if former Governor Mitt Romney and In electoral history, no Republican they make the wrong decision, you had President Barack Obama are left in the has ever won the Presidency without the chance to stop it.” hands of America’s undecided voters. winning Ohio. Columbus as people say, Thein said she believes younger voters According to polling website Gallup, these is the swing city of the swing state and are often overlooked due to their youth, are the six to eight percent of American that is why both Obama and Romney and that the younger generation needs to voters that Presidential campaigns and have each made nearly 20 visits to the prove that it has as much of a say in this candidates are trying to persuade. state of Ohio to date. election as more experienced voters. Electoral history is the greatest “This is my first time voting, and we determining factor of an electoral Rock the Vote need to make sure our voices are heard outcome, said Nate Silver, pollster for the For first time voters seniors Ellie too,” she said. “We can’t keep letting our New York Times. States that typically Thein, Alex Ehler and Cormac parent’s generation and the generations vote Democrat or Republican are Bloomfield, they believe that voting above them [make] all of the decisions. accounted for during data polling. States in this 2012 Presidential Election is This is our future, for our America, and that have gone both red (Republican) especially important to youth voters we should start shaping it now.” and blue (Democrat) are called swing in Ohio, because the outcome of the states. The outcome of whether a swing national election is directly related to A Jaded Electorate state will have a majority Democratic whether or not Ohio goes red or blue. In a Sept. 26 PBS NewsHour report, or majority Republican voting outcome Thein’s biggest issue concerning new Judy Woodruff spoke with John Delevolpe, varies from year to year, and the voters is when people of the younger the Director of Polling for Harvard’s undecided voters within these swing generation are uninformed about political Institute of Politics, about the politically states hold the power and responsibility issues and “waste” their vote by either jaded and undecided youth voters in the

october 26, 2012 17 spotlight upcoming 2012 presidential election. Looking for Change issues outweigh the social issues,” Ehler “It’s almost night and day,” he said. In an Arlingtonian survey distributed continued. “I don’t think social issues are “Whereas young people four years to over 200 UAHS students, three topics unimportant, but I think that they can ago were among the most enthusiastic emerged as most important to the youth wait when we are this much in debt.” members of the electorate, we see major of UA, issues ranged from the economy to Ehler admitted that he was not dissatisfaction with the process, with LGBT Equality. supportive of the president four years ago, the campaign, and far less political When young voters Thein, Ehler and and while he did not expect President engagement than we had seen four Bloomfield were asked which issues were Obama to make America’s debt disappear, years before.” of highest importance, their answers he did expect more progress than he sees In 2008, adults between the ages of reflected today. 18-29 made up 18 percent of all voters, those of “We can’t keep letting our “I did according to The New York Times. Out the student parent’s generation and not expect of these young voters, President Barack body. the generations above them the debt to Obama won 66 percent of their ballots, Ehler, a [make] all of the decisions. This is go from 16 while his Republican opponent, Senator registered our future, for our America, and trillion to John McCain, won just 32 percent of the Republican, ‘we‘ should start shaping it now.” zero,” he youth vote. finds himself Senior Ellie Thein said. “I did Delevolpe highlighted the stark split on not expect contrast between youth voting today Romney and it to go into and four years ago with a relatively high Obama’s stances on social policy and their positives where people owed us money. percentage of young voters left still visions for the economy. But I was expecting more improvement undecided with less than a month until “Socially, I do not think that Paul Ryan than I’ve seen,” he continued. “I think the Nov. 6 election. and Mitt Romney are the best candidates,” that’s my biggest problem [with Obama], “We have seen more than 10 percent Ehler said. “I don’t see why two people is that we haven’t gotten worse... We just of 18-to-24-year-olds at this point in who love each other can’t get married, haven’t gotten anything.” the campaign are undecided. So, that is a regardless of their gender. That just doesn’t Ehler’s frustration with the nation’s significant number,” Delevolpe said. “We make sense to me,” he said. economic standstill is one of the have more Millennials today than Baby “I understand that a lot of people are determining factors that swayed him in Boomers in this country. Almost one in like that due to religious preference, but voting for Romney over Obama. four American citizens is a part of this at the same time, the fact that we are $16 “To a President whose slogan four years younger Millennial generation.” trillion in debt... To me, the economic ago was change—it was improvement, it was prosperity for all Americans—when I see nothing but socialized medicine, when I see the unemployment rate where Electoral Map it is, and when I see the debt going up trillions of dollars more, it’s hard to look Map indicates which states typically vote majority Democrat or at that and say, ‘Oh, we’ve had some real majority Republican, as well as the swing states productive change,’” Ehler said. Ehler’s views on the nation’s economy are shared by the majority of American voters. According to a September Gallup poll, 72 percent of Americans listed the economy as the nation’s number one problem. As recently stated in The Economist newspaper, “Barack Obama won in 2008 largely because of the economy. He may lose this year for the same reason.” While Ehler said President Obama has not made enough progress in turning around the economy, senior Cormac Key Bloomfield stands by the president’s economic decisions over the past four years = Historically Republican and said he believes that the slow and = Historically Democrat steady recovery is all a part of making an = Swing States economy built to last. “I think that President Obama source: 270towin.com

18 october 26, 2012 spotlight didn’t sugarcoat it from the beginning,” estate costs... Detroit needs a turnaround, Bloomfield said. “He knew that it was not a check” and that a bailout would Issues of Interest going to be a long, hard path and he has not provide incentive for reform of the taken us the right way. That’s why we have company as a whole. Students rank the issues they consistent job growth right now. That’s Although Obama and Romney did not deem most important why the stock market has had some of agree on how to help the auto industry, the best days in recorded history since the they both agreed that General Motors, a Education President took office. I think this shows Fortune 500 company, needed restructured Foreign Policy that President Obama has created the to insure the company’s future health. 4 5

right economic policies for our country.” Today, GM has reclaimed it title Environment Economy Bloomfield credits Obama for as the top-selling automaker in the 8 1 Health Care rescuing the American auto industry world, posting its largest annual profits Size of Federal 2 with government-backed loans and in history in its February press release. Government government oversight of the industry’s Bloomfield believes that Obama’s rescue 6 Women’s LGBT Rights restructuring efforts; Bloomfield views of the auto industry was crucial in saving Rights 7 3 this as a defining moment for the not only American jobs, but jobs for over economy and Obama’s presidency. 800,000 Ohioans. He contrasts Obama’s decision with an “I think it was right to save the auto op-ed piece Romney wrote for The New industry,” Bloomfield said. “In Ohio alone, Survey results compiled by mattiestevens York Times in 2008 titled “Let Detroit Go one in eight jobs are directly linked to the Bankrupt.” In the piece, Romney states, auto industry, and he saved those jobs. This Obamacare “The American auto industry is vital to shows that Obama cares about the average, Another deficit spending cut of our national interest as an employer and middle-class American, and that he wants Obama’s that Romney plans to repeal as a hub for manufacturing. A managed to keep their jobs, that he is creating a includes eliminating the Affordable bankruptcy may be the only path to the stronger economy. And Governor Romney Care Act, otherwise known as fundamental restructuring the industry would rather just have ‘Let Detroit Go ObamaCare. needs. It would permit the companies Bankrupt,’ which I don’t think is the right While both Bloomfield and Ehler to shed excess labor, pension and real policy for the nation.” believe that health care reform in the

Candidates receive support from influential groups

by mattiestevens, ’13 then goes on to proclaim that Romney is the man to help us. “America is at a historic crossroads, yet President Obama has n recent elections, there have been campaigns for candidates, failed to devise real solutions or prompt meaningful actions Iissues, and parties run by organizations not part of the electoral to address the problems facing workers, job creators, and the process. These are commonly called “Super PACs” (Political Action American financial system,” Restore Our Future states. “Mitt Committees) and are supported by various wealthy investors as Romney has an unquestionable record of cutting spending, well as middle class Americans. Super PACs can attribute their reducing debt, and creating jobs.” creation to two federal court cases: Citizens United v. Federal Priorities USA Action focuses less on pointing out Romney’s Election Commission in 2010 and Speechnow.org v. FEC shortly faults, but instead focuses on Obama’s strong suits and his thereafter. platform. On its website it states that it fights for candidates The first case decided that the government cannot prohibit who support economic policies that produce jobs and invest corporations and unions from donating money to organizations in America’s economy, stressing the importance of fairness for political purposes. The second case decided that PACs and equal opportunity for health care. It values investment in who didn’t make financial contributions to candidates, parties education and hopes to ensure innovation, excellence and or other PACs could accept any amount of contributions competition as American standards. It hopes for a leader who from corporations, unions or individuals in order to spend will ensure America’s position as a respected world leader. independently. The website states, “At Priorities USA Action, we believe the This election season, two Super PACs have dominated the stakes for protecting our country’s core values have never been scene. The first is Restore Our Future, which correlates with and higher as the far right pursues an agenda that rewards only the supports Mitt Romney; the second is Priorities USA Action, which wealthiest few at the expense of middle class families.” correlates with and supports Barack Obama. These campaigns are most commonly seen on ads shown Restore Our Future not only supports Mitt Romney, but also on TV, YouTube and other various websites. While the Super attacks his opponents, mostly Barack Obama. On its website, it PACs are sometimes informative, they are often seen to begins by listing what is wrong with the country’s current state, and drastically distort the truth.

october 26, 2012 19 spotlight United States is necessary, they disagree said. “He cares about the people on whether it should be a government or because it shows that people with The UA Vote privately run matter. preexisting conditions who right now “I think what President Obama did can’t get insurance and people who Of the 200 students surveyed, with health care is one of the crowning have insurance at absurdly high levels Romney garners the support of UAHS achievements so far this past decade,” can now get the health care that they Bloomfield said. “I think it’s wonderful deserve. They can get this at their state that people up to age 26 can stay on their level. He’s made it so it’s an option for Undecided parent’s health plan. I think it’s a serious everybody in this country. We have /Other problem that we’re one of the few western millions of uninsured people, which is 14% Mitt Romney nations without universal health care. I far too many. With his plan, millions Republican think [Obamacare] has helped make us a more people will be covered and Barack 45% better country.” hopefully the entire nation will soon Obama Ehler argues that ‘forcing’ citizens be covered with health care.” Democrat to purchase health care is an example This government control over its 41% of the federal government overstepping people frightens Ehler and makes him its power. question what else the government “I agree that America has been could ‘force’ on its citizens.

behind with government-run health care “The scariest thing to me about Survey results compiled by mattie stevens like Europe, Australia, Canada even. the government-run program— There should be a government-minimum Obamacare, is the progression of what “It’s almost as if they treat it [politics] health care,” Ehler said. “But to force it could lead to.” like it’s a competition. Like it’s two citizens to buy it, I don’t necessarily opposing teams.” agree with. It should be available, but it Seeking Bipartisanship Ehler continued, saying that politics is should be paid for by people who can These differences in government turning into more of a contest rather than afford it.” ideology are examples of what Ehler focusing on people’s lives. This is where key differences between and Bloomfield think is great about this “News stations don’t want to report Democrats and Republicans opinion country; that they are allowed to have news, they want to be news. Because drastically differ when it comes to differing opinions. However, they both people—the uneducated American public the role of government in the lives of agree that it has led the country to be as bad as it sounds, wants to watch a soap everyday American citizens. more divided and partisan as a whole. opera. They want to watch drama, they While Ehler says that he agrees more Bloomfield says that partisanship want to watch a fight,” he said. “They with the Republican platform due to the has dated all the way back to the don’t want to actually hear what’s going idea that he believes less government is nation’s birth, but believes that the on. And that is just damning for any better, Bloomfield disagrees and says that line has been crossed with the United country—especially of one with as much the role of the government should be to States’ so called ‘gridlock’ Congress freedom as this.” help its people. against the President. Amidst all of the negative advertising “I like the idea of the philosophy that “I mean I think it’s natural. It’s always and party bashing during campaign the government can help its people,” he gone on. It’s gone on since you had season, Ehler and Bloomfield believe that said. “That the government can make Adams and Jefferson battling it out in this constant negativity does nothing but a better tomorrow, that we can have a the 18th century,” he said. “I think it has frustrate the American people and divide better future, that we need to make it become increasingly persistent right now the country as a whole. more of a fair system, we need to help and I think it’s a major problem when Bloomfield believes that Democrats those less enfranchised—those without a the Republicans in the senate and the and Republicans must come together and voice. I think with a strong government, house think the number one priority is to create a more bipartisanship country for at the federal level, you can have more fire the president instead of helping the the betterment of the American people. people taken care of than you can in the American people.” “I think we all need to get our states and you need a strong government However, Ehler believes that the priorities straight, that we are here to for a strong country.” biggest culprit to blame for the division help the country,” Bloomfield continued. Bloomfield believes that ObamaCare within the country is the media on both “That we need more bipartisanship. We is the key example of how government sides of the political spectrum. need to unite more as a country, we can’t ‘cares’ about its people. “Okay, well the biggest problem just continue to do this if our political “I think Obamacare is a great is when we turn on the news—any parties continue to be so partisan and name for it. I know Republicans try station—CNN, Fox, MSNBC, ABC, refuse to compromise. I think if we had to use it as slander, but I think it truly NBC, they all say, well Democrats more compromise and more discussion in says that Obama does care about our oppose this, Republicans want to do this congress, that people wouldn’t be so upset national government,” Bloomfield but Democrats don’t like it,” Ehler said. with the way government is today.”

20 october 26, 2012 features A New UA Legacy Marching band welcomes two drum majors into group’s marching formations by gracemoody, ’14

he tireless hours of practice finally pay off as the crowd cheers, bringing a strong feeling of accomplishment. The Thard work is rewarded with this spotlight experience. For junior drum majors Bobby Brunner and David Williams, this is a familiar feeling during the halftime shows of Friday night football games. After 2011-12 drum major Nate Smallwood graduated, the marching band welcomed Brunner and Williams as the new faces of the band. They are each hoping to follow in Smallwood’s footsteps. “It’s hard to [live] up to somebody who had such a positive influence on the school,” Brunner said. The two drum majors aim to increase support and enthusiasm in the student section, much like what Smallwood had perfected by his senior year. Photo by Maria Berger Brunner and Williams both demonstrated an excellent Junior drum majors Bobby Brunner and David Williams perform during halftime of work ethic during their freshman and sophomore years, causing the Oct. 5 football game. The two aim to increase support and enthusiasm in the Smallwood and the band director, Mike Manser, to introduce student section. them to the drum major position. For Brunner, having Smallwood show him how to twirl Williams put in at least three additional practice hours per during his freshman year sparked interest in the activity. week individually. Summer sessions, band camp and hours of outside practice Both drum majors share goals to make halftime as fun as helped both boys earn the coveted position. possible for the student section. Audience involvement is an “We took this progression together,” Brunner said. aspect they would like to see improve during their time as Brunner and Williams have grown drum majors. to know each other better this year, The most important Since there are two positions as they hold leadership roles for the part is to have a smile this year, it makes it harder to whole band. Williams also said the on your face and really be in organize a routine that will work two push one another. the moment.” for both majors. The roles of past “It’s a competition that keeps us drum majors are now being split both getting better,” he said. “We ‘‘ Junior David Williams between the two juniors, making build each other up.” it more difficult to assign specific Each having a job, at times the boys roles for each. have found it difficult to balance school, work and a social life “I think that it’s harder to balance leadership roles,” while being drum majors. Brunner said that having a lot to do Williams said. just makes it all the more rewarding. Although difficult, both willingly accepted the challenge of “I can succeed, because it’s like, ‘Well I had to try that much having two drum majors and enjoy working with the other. harder,’ so it pushes me,” Brunner said. Williams said that although at times the activity is Williams said he has learned a lot about time management frustrating, overall it is a worthwhile experience. through balancing so many activities. Although each maintains “[I’m] disappointed when [I] drop it, or when [I] don’t get busy schedules, both spend extra time outside of class a trick perfectly. It’s a you-win-some you-lose-some kind of practicing on their own. thing,” Williams said. “The most important part is to have “We both work very hard,” Williams said. a smile on your face and really be in the moment. So I’m The two practice with the band each morning before generally always really happy out there and I have a good time, school and during first period. Aside from class, Brunner and because that’s what it’s about.”

october 26, 2012 21 features FalF estivities l Local farms, including Jacquemin Farm, Circle S Farm and Lynd’s Fruit Farm offer fun autumn activities, as well as delicious homegrown food

photo by audrey ross Above: Pumpkins and gourds line hay barrels at Jacquemin Farms in Plain City. From Upper Arlington, the drive to the farm is approximately 20 minutes.

Right: Doug and Lorie Owens of Upper Arlington pick out the perfect pumpkins at Circle S Farms in Grove City while trying to stay warm on a cold October afternoon.

Far Right: Jonathan apples hang from the trees at Lynd’s Fruit Farm in Pataskala. Many other types of apples are found at Lynd’s, as well as pumpkins and a variety of gourds. photo by lexy elliott ingnalda R atasha atasha N photo by

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Left and MIddle Right: Circle S Farms’ expansive sunflower maze is a fan favorite during the fall season. The maze is included in the general admission of $18.

Bottom Right: Juicy apples entice customers at Jacquemin Farms. The farm also sells pumpkins, gourds, mums and other fall favorites.

Bottom Left: Toddler Christian Holman searches for the perfect pumpkin at Lynd’s Fruit Farm. Parents Carrie and Jeremiah Holman visited the farm Oct. 7 along with their son. photo by lexy elliott

photo by lexy elliott photo by audrey ross photo by ringnaldanatasha

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33.5% 26% 20% 13% 6.5% 1% If you like Instagram, @Arlingtonians suggests:

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If you have problems 41% 28% 16% 7% 5% 3% with battery life, @Arlingtonians suggests:

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26 october 26, 2012 features UA alumna becomes first African American female to take the honored spot in Buckeye’s Script Ohio

Michigan game, [and] she’s the first African former member for her first audition, she got American female to dot an ‘i’ period.” the idea and couldn’t seem to get rid of it. For Smallwood, this distinction has “Before I could stop myself I decided been an event she has worked toward for that I was going to dot the ‘i’ against years, starting with her decision to try out Michigan,” Smallwood said. “I immediately for the OSUMB her freshman year of told myself that I couldn’t think about by cassieLOWERY, ‘13 college. However, as Manser points out, the that because I hadn’t even made the band competition to make the OSUMB is stiff, yet, and I knew I needed to focus on that all Saturdays in Columbus are game particularly for sousaphone players. first. But I’m somewhat stubborn, so it day. Most of the 105,000 fans in “The people that they cut out of that was no use. I just remember deciding at Fattendance take their seats for the band would probably be one of the best that moment that I was going to dot the ‘i’ football game well before the first play to college bands in the country, so the people against Michigan and there wasn’t another watch The Ohio State Marching Band’s who make it are even a notch above that,” option; I had to make it happen.” pregame performance. To them, the day is Manser said. “I think it’s even harder in the Fortunately for Smallwood, her hard about much more than just the 60 minutes sousaphone section, because people come work paid off and she was able to make her of playing time. It is the rich traditions from all over the country with the goal of seemingly far-fetched dream a reality. that make the trip to Ohio Stadium worth dotting the ‘i’ in Script Ohio.” “With a lot of extra work... I ended my leaving the high definition TV at home. To have the best chance of obtaining third year ranked first,” she said. “I still The singing of “Carmen Ohio,” the a spot, Smallwood began training for her can’t believe it.” cheer of O-H-I-O during kickoffs, and audition immediately after deciding to try out. Manser, who has known Smallwood “Hang on Sloopy” after third quarter are “The night I decided I was going to for over a decade, is not surprised with all near and dear to Buckeye fans’ her success; he has watched her hearts. But only the sousaphone’s grow throughout the years and has traditional strut out to dot the “i” witnessed her hard work. in Script Ohio can make fans roar “She went in with the goal of as if quarterback Braxton Miller dotting the ‘i’ and it wasn’t a matter of completed a pass for a touchdown. it being easy,” Manser said. “The Incomparable Script Ohio” “She’s put in a lot of time, a lot of is the band’s signature formation, effort and a lot of work... To get to the according to its website. As UAHS top of the mountain of dotting that ‘i’ is band director Mike Manser points a great accomplishment,” he continued. out, the tradition reaches beyond the “It’s kind of hard to put into words.” band, and ESPN’s 2012 Bleacher Smallwood attributes much of her Report ranked it as the third best success both on and off the field to the tradition in college football. UAHS band program. After four years of playing “I always tell people that making sousaphone—the marching band photo courtesy Mike Manser the decision to do band in high school equivalent of a tuba—in the OSUMB, Upper Arlington band director Mike Manser (left) and assistant band director is definitely the best decision I’ve ever 2009 UA alumna Jocelyn Smallwood Kolin Redman (right) visit UA alumna Jocelyn Smallwood (center) after the made,” Smallwood said. “I wouldn’t be will dot the “i” in Script Ohio. The band’s performance at the pregame pep rally known as the Skull Session. who I am today or be accomplishing shining moment in her musical career what I am today without that will come on Nov. 24 when The University Ohio State and trying out for band I started organization and the people involved in it.” of Michigan comes to the Horseshoe. running, lifting weights, practicing my Smallwood wants to use the opportunity As the top ranking sousaphone in music and marching,” Smallwood said. “To as a way to thank all those who have her class, Smallwood had first pick of someone who knows little about the band assisted her in some way during the process. when she would dot the “i,” and she that might sound silly, [but] everyone in “The reason I’m excited about it is chose the Michigan game. To add to this the band runs or lifts or plays other sports because I get to share that day with achievement, her dotting the “i” will be one to get in shape for band because it’s so everyone who has helped me get to this for the record books, as it marks a number physically demanding.” point,” Smallwood said. of historic firsts for the band. Despite the difficult process ahead, “I am ecstatic to strut out in front of “It’s a rarity, certainly, to be the number Smallwood dreamed of someday dotting 105,000 people at that game,” she said, “but one [sousaphone],” Manser said. “Jocelyn the “i” for the biggest game of the season: the best part about it is I get to share it with is the first female... to dot the ‘i’ at the the Michigan game. While training with a all these people I care about so much.”

october 26, 2012 27 features to mention the two new illusions, should more than do the job of scaring and Ohio's Haunted attracting people,” May said. Other possible highlights for this year’s house include the ever popular screamo/ death metal concert for pre-entrée Treasure motivation and entertainment, and the Haunted Hoochie, Ohio’s horror movie on the side of the barn. You are considering going into “We also have food, people walking the military after your senior year. 79% world renowned horror around selling things, and a gift shop. So attraction, serves up scares we encourage our attendees to bring plenty of money,” May said. 10% YAY, 79% NAY, 11% UNDECIDED by daveystrahm, ’13 The Haunted Hoochie opened on Sept. 21 this year and remains open until Concussions seem to be common ead Acres, also known as the Nov. 3. The haunts run Thursdays, Fridays, among student athletes. Haunted Hoochie, is regarded as a and Saturdays, with the doors opening at 68% premier haunted house, one that approximately 8:30 p.m.. is not only highly recognized, but also Tickets are available on the website 68% YAY, 13% NAY, 19% UNDECIDED D conveniently located in Pataskala, Ohio. and on location. For the $20 fee not Many people in the state have only do ticket holders receive entrance You enjoy watching the two experienced the thrills and chills of drum majors at Friday night to the Haunted Hoochie, but also to the the Haunted Hoochie, making it into a football games. accompanying haunt, Bad Trip in 3-D. 35% nationally-recognized horror attraction. Bad Trip has been open since 2009, and The top-ranked haunted house boasts 35% YAY, 31% NAY, 34% UNDECIDED is a completely separate haunted house. a vast collection of awards, most notably The attraction includes a spinning walkway, the International Association of Haunted and a slaughterhouse walkthrough. You plan on attending the Attractions 2011 Also available Haunted Hoochie this fall. 44% Top 10 Must See are the highly- Attractions award, demanded VIP and Hauntworld. 35% YAY, 44% NAY, 21% UNDECIDED tickets for $30, com 2011 top 13 which allow ticket best haunts in the holders entrance You were in favor of the country award. One before everyone Homecoming court nominees. of the driving forces else. The also permit 52% behind the success entrance to the Bad of the Haunted Trip attraction. 52% YAY, 24% NAY, 24% UNDECIDED Hoochie is the VIP ticket confidence of its We don’t worry about what purchasers not only Most students seem to follow staff and owners. other haunts are doing. We get entrance to their parents’ political views “We don’t worry just blaze a trail for everyone else without reflection. both the Bad Trip 59% about what other to follow.” and the Haunted haunts are doing, 59% YAY, 24% NAY, 17% UNDECIDED Hoochie, they also we just blaze a trail ‘‘Haunted Hoochie owner Tim May get free music for everyone else to entertainment. Most students follow the rules of follow,” owner Tim May said. This year the band Creature Feature will common courtesy in the halls. A demonic line-up of haunts sets provide standing room entertainment 44% the stage for an unforgettable night this for those who wait to enter. They will be 44% YAY, 39% NAY, 17% UNDECIDED season. The advertising arrow head for performing live music from their new this year’s attraction is the never before album The House of Myth. attempted live demon birth simulation, May works year round to ensure a The changes to Capstone according to the official website. this year are helpful for horrifying experience that people will Along with the demon birth, several 66% student efficiency. remember for a lifetime. For him the best new additions have been made to the part about being in the horror business is Haunted Hoochie and a few of them have 24% YAY, 10% NAY, 66% UNDECIDED the month after. May quite excited. “November is my favorite time [of the “A brand new Satanic Church of Snake year],” he said. “[We] get to reflect on this Data for this yay or nay compiled through a voluntary Arlingtonian survey of 10 percent of the student body. Worship, and a 1950s style junk yard, not year and start [planning] for the next.” Yay or Nay compiled by Anna-Maria Thalassinos

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Rather than promoting their own viewpoints, politicians resort to mudslinging compiled by mattie stevens nce upon a time, Abraham spent on PBS, which subsidies Big Bird, What is your favorite social Lincoln responded to his is “less than half of what the U.S. Senate media site? opponents’ spends each year to policy measure by administer itself.” “I like Facebook eloquently saying it Ideally, the campaign because it’s a way to connect and was “as thin as the criticisms would stick to keep up with what’s homeopathic soup that politics, economics and going on with all was made by boiling the policy instead of falling my friends.” shadow of a pigeon that to that temptation that is had starved to death.” more present than ever Props to anybody who of religion and race. knows what that meant, Four years ago, there Junior Ashley Cameron but my point is that if a was a racially fueled fear candidate today were to that Obama would turn “Twitter is my word a statement in such the country into a socialist favorite because I like how people a fanciful manner, he gangster America. As by matiasGrotewold, ’13 have funny tweets would receive a barrage dubbed by New York that you wouldn’t of criticism about being Times bestselling author find on Facebook. It’s detached from the middle class or the David Freddoso, a government under also something to do less educated. Obama would be a “thugocracy.” when I’m bored.” As the 2012 presidential elections For the most part, Romney has kept approach, we are poised to watch away from the race comments and Sophomore John Jeong one of the most verbally aggressive the “birther” comments as well. Apart highlight reels of recent campaign from saying that “no one [has] ever Do you think the attacks between history, with tactless affronts starting asked to see my birth certificate. They political opponents have become in the early campaign stages and know that this is the place where [I] more personal this year? continuing through the debates. was born and raised,” which according Verbal barbs between candidates to Romney was just humor and not a “Yes, I think have surpassed the expected topics of swipe at Obama’s nationality, Romney’s personally political attacks can be policies and politics and entered the comments have not been affected by effective; however, realm of irrelevance and rudeness. the so-called “birtherism.” I morally disagree Instead of eloquent statements, On the other hand, certain with the brutality of the comments are dumbed down, Democrats, specifically Senate Majority the attacks. Keep it and candidates resort to talking Leader Harry Reid, did choose to take positive!” about Big Bird and his Sesame Street into critical account Romney’s Mormon companions. In the first presidential faith. After Huffington Post blogger Senior Tara Weixel debate, former Governor Mitt Romney Gregory A. Prince said Romney “sullied” said that as president, he would cut the Mormon faith, Reid, also Mormon, federal funding for less necessary publicly agreed with Prince’s statement. How are you planning to spend programs, for which he gave PBS— To some extent, candidates talking Halloween? home of the yellow, talking 8’2” bird— badly about their opponents is “On Halloween I’ll be as an example. expected. Criticizing policies is fine. hanging out with my Granted, Big Bird was a silly example. But criticizing the first non-Caucasian friends at my house. But Obama seized upon the comment, candidate’s ethnicity in a country I’ll probably pass out choosing to criticize Romney through where diversity is, presumably, a good candy to Trick-or- his Big Bird policy instead of the core thing, or criticizing a candidate’s Treaters too.” of his economic platform. According religion in a nation of religious freedom to The Nation’s article by William Baker at each and every opportunity is most and Evan Leatherwood, the money definitely not fine. Freshman Christian Weaver

october 26, 2012 29 op/ed Affleck’sArgo provides good mix of comedy, drama by davidstreicher, ’13 John Chambers (John Goodman) to make prolific use of closeup shots and louder- his story believable. than-normal sound effects, such as locks portly man, a Hollywood makeup For viewers unfamiliar with the history breaking, cans clattering and crowds artist, sits in an office.S tanding that makes up the premise, the film opens chanting. One strong juxtaposition is Abefore his desk is a CIA exfiltration by providing the conflict’s background. made in a montage between actors hired specialist. The meeting between the two In this respect, Argo manages to be fair, for the fake movie reading the script at is not a casual one. Between them is an acknowledging the abuses of the Western a lavish party as a publicity stunt and outlandish proposal, but it might save six powers as well as those of Iran. In fact, Argo’s American ambassadors enduring torture American lives. The agent looks squarely at attention to detail is strong throughout in the embassy basements. The pairing the makeup man and says, “I need you to the film, deriving film backdrops from of scenes such as these illustrates the help me make a fake movie.” photos of the real confusion and chaos of The portly man looks up from his events in Iran, including Movie Review the period as well as the desk and says, “You want to come to recurring scenes of a Argo importance of Mendez’s Hollywood like a big shot and not do young woman translating Director: Ben Affleck mission. The inclusion of anything? You’ll fit right in.” announcements from the Actors: Ben Affleck,A lan Arkin, John humor in what is largely a Goodman and Bryan Cranston Ben Affleck’s newest filmArgo new Iranian government Screenplay: Chris Terrio dramatic film may make dramatically retells the events of the 1979 into English. Argo also Inspiration: Tony Mendez’s memoir Argo appear to lack focus, “Canadian Caper” rescue during the Iranian makes use of real U.S. “The Master of Disguise” but it actually keeps the Hostage Crisis. It introduces CIA technical news footage and radio darker aspects of the operations officerT ony Mendez (Ben broadcasts to help create a story palatable and the Affleck), who is given the task of rescuing feel of authenticity . overall experience enjoyable. six American diplomats who had eluded In directing Argo, Affleck deftly balances All is not perfect for Argo. Towards the capture during the crisis by hiding in the the duality of the humorous antics of end of the film, its atmosphere becomes home of Canadian Ambassador Ken Taylor. Mendez’s “film crew,” and the dark tension of its downfall, using cliched scenes to Inspired while watching scenes from the Iranian revolution. On one hand, scenes keep the tension high. But overall, the a movie taking place in a desert, Mendez of Mendez working with his Hollywood film is worth watching. It is dramatic and creates a scheme to help the six escape allies lend themselves to a plethora of tense at times, but it has enough humor by pretending to be the crew of a fake humorous quips, such as Siegel’s trademark to keep the experience from becoming science fiction film titledA “ rgo.” Mendez rallying cry, “Argo F- yourself!” overwhelming. Argo is a reminder that enlists the help of producer Lester Siegel However, Affleck achieves an even in bleak times, unlikely heroes can (Alan Arkin) and veteran makeup artist incredible air of dramatic tension through inspire hope.

While it is true that we have a financial advantage, there UA: Under Appreciated? is also an advantage that comes from just living in UA. Over 70 percent of adults in UA have earned a Bachelors degree Students can miss district’s advantages or higher, according to the City of UA’s website. Education is a tradition for most families, and this tradition does not go staffEditorial unnoticed; U.S. News & World Report ranked UAHS 244th in the nation for its achievements, ninth in the state. t is more than cliché to say that Upper Arlington is a bubble; According to The Washington Post, UAHS has a four-year Ihowever, it is also a reasonable statement. When kids grow up in graduation rate of 99.9 percent. While this may not mean as a cultural enclave, they receive a biased view of the world. much alone, of that 99.9 percent, 84 percent of graduates As UA students, we are often unaware of how much we matriculate to a four-year university. Another 10 percent have and how lucky we are to attend such a prestigious school. matriculate to a two-year university, according to the Due to the higher level of income of the families in UA, our College Center. schools are better funded and can recruit better teachers with Many kids in UA will say they hate homework and that higher qualifications.A ccording to data compiled by the College school is the worst. But is there really that much to hate? A Center, 118 of the high school’s teachers have earned Masters good education, a safe community and a tradition of wealth Degrees, and four have Ph. D.s. Along with its impressive faculty, and success should more than compensate for the 35 hours a the district is able to provide more services for our students. week we spend at school. According to the city-data website, in 2011 over $83 So while it is easy to complain about our school work, we million was spent in 2011 strictly for student services, from should remember that in UA we have it pretty good. And we transportation to instructional support. don’t have to travel far to witness the alternative.

30 october 26, 2012 about us Arlingtonian 2012-13 Staff strives for responsible journalism, EDITORS Editor in Chief especially during election season Kate Magill Managing Editor lection season. A our nation, rather than be Abby Godard Etense time for the unfairly influenced. Copy Editor United States, filled with Not only was it vital to Elizabeth Tzagournis mudslinging politicians remain objective in our WRITING STAFF slamming citizens with a reporting this issue, but it was News Editor flood of letters, e-mails and also important to do so in our Davey Strahm commercials, all hoping to advertising. Sports Editor Emma Klebe score yet another crucial As can be seen throughout Features Editors vote. 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october 26, 2012 31 OSU WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER CENTRAL OHIO’S BEST ADULT HOSPITAL

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