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Yay or Nay: The Battle for Bush Dami Mescher very easy for people to sit and criticize who support this action. In a recent Sam Tsuji President Bush’s pre-emptive thoughts Bush made the following statement: “If Reporter everything he’s doing when they have Nebraska vote, only 14% of people Assistant Editor may have fuel from other places, which judges insist on forcing their arbitrary no part in the government. Almost supported the vote to legalize gay can be understandable, and at some points will upon the people, the only Too many people have a everyone has some kind of advice to marriage. Just to throw in another The American government really is acceptable. However, there is a significant alternative left to the people would be misconception that the majority rules give. So many are so sure they would ringer, President Clinton, a like a big company, one that was founded difference between having good reasons the constitutional process. Our nation all here in the Unites States. Since we do a better job running the country, but Democrat, mind you, is the one who by and is run and lead by the people. The and having excuses. Had George W. must defend the sanctity of marriage.” were little we’ve been taught that most could never pull off the balancing signed the Defense of Marriage Act, President may be at the top of the chain of intended to go into Iraq because of In truth, I am amazed at President whoever gets the most votes wins. act that is required of a president. which made it legal for only a man command but when it comes down to it, extenuating circumstances he should not Bush’s inability to recognize the That’s true, but that’s right where the The nay-sayers like to claim that and a woman to be joined together the President should answer to the people. have used the tragedy of September 11th practices that occur in the government Democracy ends. The United States we are in Iraq alone. That’s not at all in marriage. This is something that every American as a stepping stool. We need a president he is supposed to be leading. The is a republic, which means we elect the case. There are over thirty countries The thing about Bush is that he should remember, something the Bush that doesn’t need to use fear to get the Supreme Court system was instated to people to make decisions for us. After that have committed troops to Iraq. isn’t afraid to stand up for his beliefs. Administration has forgotten. support of his people. Because in the end, determine the constitutionality of the we’ve cast our ballot, we are no Thank goodness Bush has had the Bush believes that certain things are The Constitution begins with “We it is not the Bush family who will be afraid, actions of the United States’ longer directly responsible for any resolution to stick to his commitment right and certain things are wrong, and the People” and we the people are the it is the people, because while he’s hiding Government. Judges of the Supreme decision made by the government. We even in the face of criticism. In the State that offends people. Bush isn’t willing United States, we the people are the out in a bunker 90 miles below our Court are given life terms of service so have elected and put our trust in the of the Union Address Bush said, to compromise things that are Government. We may have elected (or not Nation’s soil the rest of us will be duct that their decisions are unaffected by the person we feel is best qualified to run “There is a difference between inherently wrong just so people don’t elected depending on personal opinion) taping plastic wrap to our windows. political nonsense that has threatened the country. We pick the person who leading a coalition of many nations, and get mad. He treats everyone with George Bush, but WE the people are still When it comes to Bush’s foreign policy, many aspects of the American society. most represents our views and then we submitting to the objections of a few. respect, but thankfully, he knows the reason the government exists. WE the Americans should step back and ask how These Judges do not answer to George trust him to make the big decisions for America will never seek a permission some things aren’t right for society. people are the bosses and it’s high time alienating allies and consistently entering Bush, these Judges do not answer us. slip to defend the security of our Bush is doing a fantastic job as we called Bush into the office for a little into conflict is protecting us. How is to the majority. They answer to the With that responsibility, Bush’s people.” President. He is protecting our one on one. sending more of our own to die in wars constitution alone. And because the biggest job is to protect this country, Amen, Mr. Bush. Thank you for country, even though his every move Keeping in mind, the people are the that could potentially have been avoided constitution will not allow George and that is exactly what he is doing. not being afraid to take a bold step. is under scrutiny. He is doing his best boss. Bush has lied to us on a regular basis. protecting the peace? How dare this man Bush to discriminate against the There is so much talk that says Bush Another issue that has been getting to stall the moral decadence that is He told us that he wanted to make this color code our safety, when he is the one homosexual community, George had a personal agenda when he attention is the ever so popular gay infecting our country, and he is country the best it could be. But he has raising the level of “risk”? Bush will change the constitution. decided to invade Iraq. It’s been said marriage issue. Bush is attacked as being bringing our country to one of its consistently hacked away at the very President Bush and his While many people stand that he had planned to take out uncompassionate and discriminatory most prosperous states in recent structure of our society and government administration continue to rob the behind the President out of respect, Saddam even before the events of against those who want to join in same years. It’s nice to see the good guys by jeopardizing our constitutional rights, American people of liberties that are I disagree. Respect is something that September 11th. There has been no sex unions. Those who favor win every now and then. Bush is not freedoms, and our country’s reputation but instated by the constitution.,because is earned not merely given. It is time proof of that, and regardless of Bush’s legalizing these unions claim that succumbing to the pressure that families as well. those are the only marriages that we stepped out of the darkness and ideas about Iraq, September 11th did Bush isn’t listening to the demands of surrounds him, and he’s not trying He lied about Iraq. He told the George W. Bush supports. In his put somebody in the drivers seat who happen and it had to be responded to. the people. They say that he isn’t to make people comfortable. We American people that he wanted to go in State Of The Union address, he said knows how to use the four-wheel drive. If America was attacked by terrorists, doing what the people want him to. finally have a man of high morals in because Iraq was an immediate threat to that he would support a Bush had chosen to step up and represent and since that time Bush has done Well, guess what, he is. If the control of this country, a man who is us, and that they had weapons of mass constitutional amendment that the true American values instead of everything he believes fit to protect American people had wanted same- not afraid to acknowledge his reliance destruction. We have still found no would ban marriage for homosexual weaving lies and alienating the minority American citizens. That is what he sex unions, they would have elected a on God, and we should be thankful. We weapons and now former cabinet couples. Bush’s words are spurred by groups of our country, maybe my views was elected to do, make the tough candidate who supported them. As it are lucky to have such a man leading members are saying Bush planned to go the recent Massachusetts Supreme Court would be different. However, as of now decisions regarding our country. It’s is, there is only a minority of people our country. Thank you President Bush. into Iraq long before September 11. decision to allow same-sex unions of this his actions have yet to impress me. Did You Hear? Breaking Up is Hard To Do The Etiquette of Ending a Relationship

Maggie Fields step to making breaking up more have in their personality. Being also not worth their time. Design bearable is to handle the situation honest is still possible without giving Leaving your ex-significant with consideration and maturity. yourself a bad persona—remember, other feeling that although things The complexities of high school Keep in mind that although you may sensitivity is key. between the two of you may be over love are abundant. The often be miserable, the other person has Ending a relationship in a note, it was time well spent is an important frustrating world of teenage factor in the breaking up process. melodrama can suck a person in, in Talk to each other. It may be the blink of the eye; even if that impossible for the two of you to person tries their hardest to not fall become friends since your victim in what eventually pans out relationship is over, but talking to be just another tragedy in may help both of you figure out someone else’s so called “life.” how to feel. Confusion is often a Breaking up is never an easy thing common factor in break-ups and Photo By Andrea Larison to do for either person involved, figuring out what went wrong Taking part in the celebrity rumor mill, sophomores Katie McDermott but sometimes it just has to be could essentially bring on clarity, and Rachel Masker share with each other their version of what they done. Is it absolutely necessary as to why things ended, and heard. for breaking up to be so dramatic closure so the two of you can both Shelby Johnson it on 20/20 with Barbara Walters. Why all the same? Having a huge fight, move on, because remember the Reporter do we really care? It’s good to complete with tears, foul words, Photo by Andrea Larison saying is true; there are plenty of recognize the positives in these people and one or both people making Writing your feelings down may be helpful, but a break up degraded to fish in the sea. Did you hear Britney Spears got and good for Jessica, but why put themselves look like complete a folded piece of scrap paper is as impersonal and immature as you can Though sometimes breaking married and it’s already over? Did Britney down for having different jerks. Maybe this Valentines Day, get. up may seem like the end, truthfully you see how revealing Paris Hilton’s morals than her? for those who just plain need out feelings as well. Also, you are in or over the telephone may be the it is only the beginning. Each person dress was in PeopleWeekly? I can’t Just because these people are it’s possible to make the experience every aspect rejecting another person. easiest way out, and the easiest way in your life makes an imprint on your believe Justin Timberlake is dating placed on pedestals because of their less theatrical and easier to get Getting the deed over with face to to end things quickly but essentially heart. Break-ups are sad and of her, do you even think she’s pretty? talents, and have all of their business over. face may not be the most desirable makes you appear despicable and course there will be a certain How often do celebrities’ out in public, doesn’t mean they put First of all, keep your dignity situation, but it is the most childish. Also using one of these amount of hurt with the end of each whereabouts and the “latest gossip” it there or that you should be intact while also preserving the respectful. Keeping it simple is methods to cut ties with someone of these chapters in your life, but about them come up in privileged enough to judge them on other person’s dignity. It may be easier. Tell the person things just can more or less make you the butt what is most important to remember conversations? If you think about it, that aspect. They are primarily there hard yes, to fight every urge in your aren’t working out. There is no of the joke. A break up note sends is this quote, “Never be sad for what it generally sparks up many to entertain you by acting, singing, body to revert back to junior high reason to bring out the big guns and the other person the message that not is over, just be glad that it was once conversations a day. Do you ever playing ball or just doing what they ways, but it is possible. The first tell them every single flaw they may only are you somewhat foolish, but yours.”- Annoymous think that you really have no life of do, not for you to judge them on their your own when you’re only worried personal lives. about theirs?After every awards show For example the Kobe Bryant I can’t tell you how many people will case is practically going to be Does This Make Me Look Fat? name a female star and say, “She is televised and was broadcasted to the Becca Sheppard ably do, but just to be defiant, go with remember what is was by now, any- Another annoying, but sadly such a slut, look how she was entire world when he committed Reporter it. Honestly, I want to respond with, way) and then they hate each other common characteristic of the aver- dressed.” If her clothes define her adultery, but lets face the facts, there “Yeah, you’re porking up, man. You for the rest of their lives and what- age “Look At Me I’m Cute” kind of sexual status, then that new outfit you is a lot of adultery out there, I’m sure Girls are a species of their own. could drop a few pounds here and ever life thereafter. The end. girl is the girl that seems to think EV- bought just to go out “clubbin’” with you might know of one, but the whole No other living thing takes as much there,” and just walk away. What a How about girls and their boy- ERYTHING is funny. Reality check: your friends can definitely define world doesn’t get to judge the rest of time for primping, curling, cleaning, slap in the face. friends? Some girls just have un- It’s not. There’s always the girl who yours. I can pretty much guarantee these “common folk.” brushing, or perfecting as a woman. Another attention hog example, healthy infatuations with their guys. pays super close attention to every none of us have ever talked to these Of course every girl will be Seriously, we waste half of our lives along the same lines as the last one. They freak out when another girl word the guys around her say, and people at all, let alone on a personal jealous when the latest “heartthrob” in front of the mirror. All these de- These drop dead gorgeous girls, who talks to them, or merely looks at makes a point to force out a humili- level for them to actually reveal their has a girlfriend, and guys all know tails are really more of an inconve- are well aware of it, say they’re ugly. them. Even if they were checking atingly stupid, fake laugh. Funny how sex life to you, just so “the public they don’t mind how skimpily dressed nience, or annoyance than anything. Once again, they just want to hear him out, who cares? If your boy- no one else around her is laughing. would be aware of the truth.” these gorgeous actress’ with It doesn’t hurt anyone; it’s just sort you tell them how beautiful their teeth friend is hot, other girls are going to They must not have caught “joke.” Like when Jessica Simpson told PERFECT bodies are, they like it, of sad. Girls should really be most are, and how soft and pretty their hair look at him. It’s allowed. Get over Why laugh if it’s not funny? Those a teen magazine about how she’s even if they won’t admit it. But in known for their pettiness and appe- is, how thin they are, and how pretty it. If you’re really that worried about polite chuckles (“…haha”) are abstained, and will continue until her reality, you’ll never be with these tite for attention. Strange, you’re a they always look. Think about it— someone stealing your man, look at alright, if you want the person to not and Nick Lachey married, a lot of the people in your lifetime, let them live girl and you’re saying this, you people have so much more respect for it this way: if he wanted that other feel as stupid if they attempted to say “Pop Princesses” were quick to their happy, guilty, and “glamorous” might say. This I know. But I, for the girls that are pretty but don’t know girl, he’d be dating her, not you. And something funny and failed, or follow only to get busted and publicly lives without being ridiculed by you one, have come to realize that girls it. Or if they do, they aren’t conceited if he did want to go for another girl, something like that, but when the embarrassed in the end. Britney on things they do that probably aren’t are the most ridiculous living things about she’s still as hot as the last time well that’s just too bad. You can’t guy like, says what he had for lunch, Spears was actually forced to admit even true. on Earth, and there are plenty of rea- she asked you. (Yesterday). control how the kid feels or doesn’t and you start cracking up, what is it sons why. No one can argue that girls feel about you. And assuming this about Subway that just makes you First, let’s start with the girls aren’t petty. We’re all well aware that sort of situation did pan out that way, burst into laughter? I wish we were who are desperate for attention. Girls girls have the dumbest fights about or if you were dumped for whatever all as easily amused. Maybe then the constantly think they need attention. the stupidest things. Not only are the reason, you can’t hold a grudge for- world would be a better place. My own personal biggest pet peeve fights about pointless stuff, but each ever. Sure, you’re upset; understand- If I could send a message out Editor-In-Chief...... Pam Shorey in the entire world is when girls who side creates an army of other girls to able. But seriously, what’s the point to all the girls who read this, it Assistant Editor...... Sam Tsuji are thin and know it, complain back them up, even when they have of building up grudges against ev- wouldn’t be to try to stop being so (mainly to guys) that they are fat. absolutely nothing to do with the situ- eryone? Eventually you’ll run out of annoying, or even quit being as petty Design Editor...... Krista Hansen They KNOW they aren’t fat; all ation. They’ll also bring up things that people you like. Usually that pre- as you are. It would actually be to Photography Editor...... Andrea Larison they want is to hear the guys you “did” in, like, elementary to hold sents a problem. not sit there and try to deny that you Ads Editor...... Ashley Richter around them tell them they’re it against you. “Forgive and forget” The thing I hate just as much as do all or any of that as you read this, Design...... Amber Johnson, Molly Lich skinny, so that they can giggle and means nothing to a female. They just girls whining about their weight is because I promise, you do. I myself try to look cute and lift their shirts don’t get it. So she sat on you’re My fake girls. Everyone knows the girl am a victim of being born a girl, but Reporters...... Heidi Behrens, up to show off their stomach (while Little Pony lunchbox in the fifth who changes how she acts around a I’ve come to realize that it’s too hard Maggie Fields, Shelby Johnson, sucking in as far as they can, I might grade— I’m sure she’s sorry; let’s different guy or group of people, in to be like the rest of the girls in the Megan Longmeyer, Melissa McKern, add) and point to the “chunk.” Are move on. So now you have a herd of desperation to be accepted. It’s an- world and worry and fight about ev- Dani Mescher, Alyssa Ranney, you kidding me right now? Girls and whining girls talking smack about noying when a person offers her erything. Maybe you can even call Becca Sheppard, Thomas Webering, guys alike, please don’t give in to each other behind each other’s backs, opinion in a conversation only to turn up Steven tonight and tell him you these fishers of compliments. It’s creating a huge hissy fit for no good around and say the exact opposite forgive him for forgetting to give J.J. Wheeler, Jill Whitney exactly what they want to hear: reason, and using “she took all the just so she can agree with the next you a Valentine in third grade. If Photographers...... Sarah Stoutzenberger “What? You’re not fat at all! You’re good Barbies in elementary” as an person. This isn’t narrowed down that’s too big a step for you, then Cartoonist...... Ryan Showers so skinny. I wish I was as skinny as argument for whatever it is they were just to girls, but now that we’re com- try something else. But good luck you.” No. You don’t. Well, you prob- fighting about (…they probably don’t plaining, we’ll just throw it in there. being a girl for the rest of your life! Page 3 February 2004 What A Lovely…

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< < < Valentines Day? Bah Humbug! < < < < money-consuming holiday cards that tasted use a little teddy bear. Then we went to a movie. “ with the initials VD, are gross but still had bit more basketball game. I went up to boxes full of ‘mystery candy’ MINE. Although it is miss- planning this her room with a dozen roses and lit candles all over her that everyone is afraid to try. ing three letters from sitting year’s wed- room. When she got home her mom told her to go up to her At least when you order a Big in his/her sweaty palm, you ding, and fill- room, and there was a note saying go to the kitchen for Mac you know you’re getting can still read it, and it’s the ing the pockets another surprise. In the kitchen, I gave her cookies, that a slice of cow ( that happens thought that counts right? of businesses were cut out in heart shape. Then another note told her to only be 50% real cow) Wrong! If your crush is so by buying to go to the basement and she found a huge teddy bear slapped between two buns. illiterate that they must con- dis- tasteful with kiss me coupons. Finally, the last note told her to go But with chocolate flavors fess their love to you through candy, so be it. I think I’ll back up to her room for a final surprise and I was up there like “Butter French Fry Fan- HUG ME, CALL ME, or stick with that Big Mac. with daisies, her favorite flower,” dango Guava,” and “Mocha YOURS TRULY, then you Happy Valentines Day!

To: My Gurls To: Nicki To: Turner Morgan To: Whitney Eliff Holla 2 all my chickas! Ur I’m in love with Josh! Sorry! Hey, look on the I LOVE YOU so much will you Awesome! I luvs u! “I can’t believe you picked me” so bright side… there’s always Cara. be my Valentine?! Luvs&Luck true in so many ways, it’s great to From: Abby Jarres To: Neo From: Your Secret To: Kim Megan* :D To: Kaleb You are amazing, beautiful, and talented Admirer I know sometimes it doesn’t have a girl that cares for me so Happy Valentines I hope I can change your mind about seem like I care, but I really do. much. I love you, and I’ll There is only one Day! Had a great Valentines Day! Thank I love you. never let you go. time at Sno-ball! you- for being From: Ryan To: Lyndsay Schank happiness in life, To Love ya lots! you and making From: Happy Birthday Lyndsay!! Haha I just hafta From: Your me smile. Jimmy love and be loved. Secret Sweetie From: shhh… lol! Nothing fancy,nothing fishy, J.C. just a little happy birthday wishy! I To: Melinda Smits ~George Sand~ love you Lynds!! Have an Good morning, sunshine! To: Jason Flanagan awesome Valentines Day/ To: Justin Hey Hun, I just wanted to say love From: Pam I love you Jason, I’m sorry I Birthday. To: Brandon Mason ya lots. Happy Valentine’s To: Kehly & Amy couldn’t meet you last time From: Molly #61- extra mushrooms! Amy, you’re my hero, and who IS don’t worry, we will have Day! From: Your See… I DO care. that hot girl!? Kehly is stunning and our time! Sweetie From: fantastic! People Sandwich! From:Kristen To: LCHS Your Olympics From: ABRAHAM Emmers Hey everyone! This is me wasting Stat Girl ☺ To: Heidi Behrens a dollar, so happy Valentines The duck flies at midnight. He Day! To: Bulca-Loo-Loo demands a newsletter. From: Adam From: Tomford Your great! Like frosted flakes! Your sweet To: Mandy Saar & Lili Kovacs Cutthroat like cookies. Your cool and collected. Oh my babies! I love you girlies sooo Love: Ham To: Nanette much! I hope you’ll be my It’s great to be together. I’m To: Everyone To: Jessica Hansen & Lili Kovacs Valentines! I love you mostest! looking forward to HI!!! Hey Girlies! Just wanted to tell ya girls From: Jessica To: My Vampire Slayer great times with From: Gabino that you are my bestest friends in the Hansen Loo- you’re my hero, I heart you tons. You’re my whole world! Will you please be you. Luv ya! best friend. Be my Valentine always. K? my beautiful valentines!? From: From: Me To: Basketball Girls To: Melissa I love you mostest! Justin To: Mr. Massman Hey good season girls. Good luck Varsity I love you so much and I’m so glad we From: Mandy Hey guy, I just want to mention, in districts (and at state hopefully) are back together. Saar To: A Special Teacher From:Ben To: Matt Bellows please let me off of detention. you know I’ll be there! To: Diana Mescher Hey Hott Stuff, my eyes light up Hey Sweetie! I just wanted to wish From: From: Shelby Hi sister! I just wanted to tell when I see you! You Rock My you a Happy Valentines Day A Valentine To: Heather Himes you that I love you bundles & World!! and I love you. You are a really cool friend and I I’m very proud of you ☺ Keep From: Your Secret From: Brianna haven’t had time to express your head up. Admirer my feelings. From: Delph To: Courtnie From: Jacob Dani Run to left, run to the right, burrough! You’re To: Tanner Edwards Patterson: a predator! From: Woo Hey What’s up? Me, nothing. Well here To: Amber Jhonson To: Jilly is my # call me (712) 366-0729 or I just wanted to let you I love you, you are my best Valentine (402)706-8681! Call me know I’ve liked you ever All Valentines are published EVER! To: Abby when u can! since I met cha.From: From: Brucey I’m really glad we have gotten From: Ron Kinkennon To: Ellen Nuss in the exact manner The Wire together. You are so beautiful. I love Stephanie Hey Babe! Have a Hughes To: Amber received them. great day! You’re you more than you can begin to Hey Hun, I had fun at the movie. I had a such a great friend! imagine. Lets make this the To: Jason Flanagan lot of fun at Sno-Ball. I think From: To: Vicki Burnett Happy first of many Valentines I love you Jason, I’m sorry I couldn’t meet you you’ve got a cute sense of Ashley last time don’t worry, we will have our Capurnicus, monkeys will one day humor and a beautiful Valentines together. time! rule the world. Happy Valentines smile.Happy Valentines From: Jake From: Kristen Emmers Sweetie!I’m watching you. Day! Day! From: From: Kaleb Cutthroat Page 4 February 2004

True Life: My Mom Died of Cancer True Life Stories are stories meant to tell about realistic events in many teenagers’ lives, and provide help on such issues. These articles are a part of a series, but may be another person’s story and not my own, although written as told to me. Amber Johnson sick people, and false hope scared Something felt wrong. But I went. What’s life without your mom, your The 5 Stages of Grief Design me. I didn’t want to see it. As my aunt came to pick me best friend, your guidance. Dad was “Why are we here?” I ask. up, I could see that she had been already out of the picture. Why did They say that in death all of “Because your mom has cancer in crying. Something felt wrong by the he have to take her away from me. Denial- “I can’t believe this is happening”, life’s questions are answered. That her lungs and brain,” mom’s friend way she looked at me and told me. I, without a doubt, wished it was me “I must be dreaming” everything you ever believed in is snapped. I was speechless. I felt as The moment I had left my mother’s instead of her. I used to tell myself finally set straight with the if a ton of bricks had hit me. I side, she had stopped breathing. that if I did a certain thing, she would Anger- “Why me?” Hatred towards God and everlasting and underlying truth. A quickly shut up. Sitting in the ER waiting room come back. She didn’t. others truth so enlightening and so Come to find out, the cancer was when I first began to understand. Soon, the depression hit. empowering that only a few can wasn’t only in her lungs and brain, I was beginning to realize that mom Those months were but a mere Bargaining- “If I could just...” Blaming self catch a glimpse of it at once. While but in ten other places. No one even might not be so ok. Throughout the dream. I could no longer deny Depression- “Life is over” feeling of defeat/ these few remain the ‘chosen ones,’ knew where it had come from. 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My best friend, my guidance, my to see mom, the idea of hospitals, fun,” they said. I couldn’t. I was angry at God for taking her. mom. WhatWhat Women Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Jill Whitney receive with gold being the highest, following students who received and then ship it to Iowa Western to Reporter next silver, and then certificate of honors for their writing: be judged. Really Want Several Lewis Central students merit. If a student receives a gold -Shannon Kelley- Silver There are a broad range of should be recognized for obtaining key then there’s a possibility that it -Pam Shorey- Silver, Silver, and categories in art that the students could Andrea Larison how you feel for her. If you’re not high honors in the 2003-2004 submit to also. These included: Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. animation, ceramics and glass, Photographer the writing type, draw her a cute Valentine’s Day is rapidly little picture of you and her, or of However, due to snow, the ceremony computer art, design, pottery, digital approaching, and oh, do I know a heart. BE CREATIVE! was cancelled. The original date was imagery, drawing, and photography. th some guys dread it. They dread ·Excuse #3: You’re totally and January 25 at Iowa Western These students’ artwork was their “honey” won’t be happy with utterly clueless on what to get her. Community College. picked out of thousands to be the present they get her, or even -So, investigate! Ask her For the writing awards they displayed. worse they dread buying a gift for friends what kind of flowers she were able to use papers that they had Congratulations to the following their “sweetie.” So if you didn’t likes or what kind of perfume she done in previous classes or writing students who received honors for their purchase a published Valentine for wears. Go to any store they have a they’ve completed on their own. artwork: your “Lil’ Cupcake,” then you whole sections for Valentine’s Day Then they fill out an entry form and -Melynda Scheffel- Silver and better pay close attention. gifts. Grab a cute little teddy bear, hand in a $3 fee. The writing is then Certificate of Merit ·Excuse #1: “But ‘Love or a gorilla. (Bonus Points: Find sent to Iowa Western where they are Photos by Jessica Hargis -Tanner Edwards- Silver and Muffins’ you said you didn’t want out what her favorite animal is, and evaluated by a panel of judges. James Nyguen (left) and Melynda Scheffel (right) both contributed work Certificate of Merit anything for Valentine’s Day.” snag that!) Students could choose from and were awarded silver key awards. -Andrea Moe- Certificate of -Not only will I be letting all ·Excuse #4: Valentine’s writing to submit into a number of could get sent on to a National level. Certificate of Merit Merit guys in on the number one presents are cheesy. different categories including, “I’m really proud of my -Sam Tsuji- Silver -Amanda Driver- Certificate of -So cook her personal essay/memoir, poetry, students,” said English teacher Kim Along with the writing awards, Merit (2) dinner at your house journalism, humor, science fiction, Muta. “It takes courage to submit the art awards are also held at Iowa -James Nguyen- Silver and watch a movie. and short story. your writing to a stranger to read.” Western. The students had to create -Christine Webering- Silver You could take her to There are many awards you can Congratulations to the and design their own artwork, tag it, -Ryan Showers- Silver dinner; find out where she likes to eat. Congratulations to Maybe it’s cheap like Taco Bell. (Yummy.) everyone who performed at Then take her to a park, bundle up, and have a candle light State Speech! dinner. Use your Musical Theater- “You’re a Good imagination, you’ll think of something. Man, Charlie Brown” ·PRESENTS TO STAY AWAY FROM: Musical Theater- “Doo Wop” -Crummy pots One-Act Play- “An Infinite Deal you made in pottery. It’s okay if they’re of Nothing” nice, but if even you wouldn’t take them Reader’s Theater- Cinderella home, neither will Story she. Things you stole from your Mom or TV News sisters. Not good, enough said. Flowers Choral Reading- Time Ticking you bought a week in Away Photo By Andrea Larison advance. Though the Aiming to please , sophomore Tim Clouser thought is nice, Ensemble Acting- Kathy and Mo entertains his “lady.” they’ll be wilted and Valentine’s Day secret, it’s also an dead before she gets them. (Tip: Show every other holiday secret. When Buy the flowers the night before Ensemble Acting- A Tune Christ girls say they don’t want a present, and keep them in water, or run to you better get them a present. the store before school. Even better mas ·Excuse #2: No dough. have them delivered to the office -NO PROBLEM! Make her at school and she can pick them up Ensemble Acting-Lightning Bugs something. Something that comes after school.) Group Improvisation from the heart is more meaningful I hope the guys out there have anyway. So it will take a little time a little better idea of how the Mime- “Flower Power” away from you flexing your female brain works. Even if you muscles in the mirror, big deal. get your little “Love Dove” the Mime- “Man of the Igloo” Crack out a piece of printer paper smallest of things, it’ll mean a lot Solo Mime- “Cycle of Abuse” and write her a poem, or express to her, guaranteed. Good luck. Page 5 February 2004

What Do They Stand For?

HowardHoward DeanDean JohnJohn KerryKerry JohnJohn EdwardsEdwards Education- Wants to pay the first year of college Education- Kerry opposes private school vouchers. Education- Promises to allow states more flexibility tuition for students willing to work part-time or volun- He voted no for the No Child Left Behind Act. He on meeting the high standards of the No Child Left teer. He also wants to encourage high schools to proposes expanding Head Start and fully funding Behind. Also wants money to mentor potential require community service. He wants to require states special education programs. He also wants to expand teachers and help them prepare for certification. to increase teacher pay. Opposes school vouchers and programs that help pay for college. he voted for the No Chile Left Behind.

Health Care- Wants to create low-cost insurance Health Care-Edward’s first priority is covering Health Care- Wants to expand the Children’s plan that working Americans can buy into. Pro- uninsured children. He also wants to restrict Health Insurance Plan and Medicaid to cover all posed giving coverage to all Americans under 26 prescription drug ads and investigate drug patent children from families in poverty. He supports and those making the poverty rate. laws. Medicare and hopes to lower prescription drug costs.

Civil Liberties-Believes in the death penalty for Civil Liberties-Edwards wants to provide more Civil Liberties- Wants civil-rights minded judges. severe crimes. Believes gun control should be left up resources to neighborhood watch groups. He wants He is for Title IX and a woman’s right to choose. to the state. Dean supports same-sex couples and is to increase DNA testing in investigations and push to He was an early advocate of ending discrimination pro-choice. make 0.08 blood alcohol content a nationwide stan- against homosexuals, and wants to end the ban on dard for drunk driving. He is pro-choice. open gays serving the military. He supports domes- tic partnership rights, but opposes gay marriage. Economy- Edwards opposed the loosening of the Economy-Wants to tighten Clean Air Act and Economy- Kerry is a consistent environmen- Clean Air Act rules. He is trying to limit logging in provide assistance to help automakers work talist. He wants 20% of America’s electricity national forests. He had proposed new tougher fuel towards new clean vehicles. He also wants to to come from renewable sources. efficiency standards for cars and encourages dry encourage renewable energy development. cleaners to switch to more environment-friendly chemicals. Easy Baking: Shedding the Pounds

Megan Longmeyer Carbohydrate Level for Losing, the fat wasn’t lost in the first place. Reporter where your body burns mostly fat When people participate in these New for carbs (lipolysis.) The Atkins strict diets, their metabolism rate Before the turkey, the glazed Nutritional Approach suggests that drops drastically, making it ham, the homemade dinner rolls, you eat nutrient dense foods that will increasingly difficult to lose that mashed potatoes, and bundles of meet your body’s needs instead of unwanted weight. What is lost Shades, holiday goodies, there stands the F low-fat, restrictive foods, and to get during these diets is the body’s factor; that’s right fat. The calories, regular exercise. Between the water and muscle tissue - weight cholesterol, and fat gained from the general steps and staying off the may be lost, but not fat. The lack holidays during every winter season carbohydrates, you should start of food causes the body to depend New is enough to sustain anyone through losing in no time. upon its own water mass for and beyond the rest of the year. So, The South Beach Diet is hydration and to break down muscle what do people do? Continue to another diet that has been steadily before fat to feed the body; very little hibernate inside from exercise and growing in popularity. This diet fat is broken down for nutrients. As a Ways eat until they lose their figure? No, focuses on replacing your everyday result, muscle is lost, dehydration many take to the streets, desperately eating habits with healthy alternates occurs, and all if not more of their searching to find that “perfect” diet. for meals and snacks; adequate weight is gained back because a The diet that will mold them into amounts of fats, animal proteins, person’s metabolism is still slow once peak physical condition in the least lean meats, and dairy are some of people are off these diets. So, is there Rebecca Shepard are completely surrounding you in three or four times to guarantee a amount of time...and of course, the those alternatives. Primarily, it a solution? Yes, and everybody knows Design the clam shaped bed radiate longer-lived tan. least amount of exercise. Is it works on your carbohydrate intake; it - exercise. ultraviolet rays (UV rays) just like All of this sounds pretty possible...can it be done? instead of eating highly processed Exercise is the body’s key As winter rolls around, the the sun does naturally, except with exciting but there is a darker side to One theory of weight loss carbohydrates, you learn to eat ingredient for staying fit and healthy. world around us turns white, and stronger and more penetrating rays. tanning. A nice warm tanning bed would be the Negative Calorie Diet; healthier, equal portions of It keeps a steady metabolism, tones sadly, so do our complexions. That But just like the sun, over-exposure can be a casket in some cases. Fake that is, ‘the more you eat, the more carbohydrates while still losing the body’s muscles, and can decrease golden bronze tan we had worked so can cause skin cancer, skin aging, baking puts the customer at a higher you lose weight!’ The key to this diet weight. The diet’s meals are strict at a person’s appetite from the blood hard for during the summer months and other negative effects. risk of developing skin cancer and is that you eat as much as you want first before gradually become less rushing to the working muscles fades into a not-so-illuminous pasty Sunless tanners used to be the accelerates skin aging. Also, it is not as long as you’re eating negative intense as you’re able to control instead of the stomach. white. All of a sudden, our clothes most widely used method before uncommon to get herpes or other calorie foods and recipes. These your cravings and keep yourself Exercise has many advantages, don’t look as good and our makeup tanning beds were introduced. sexually transmitted diseases from foods give your body a ‘natural fat- wanting to eat those healthier foods. such as reducing the risk of no longer matches our faces, and Sunless tanners come in the form of an unclean tanning bed. Since most burning advantage’ because while The overall goal is to eat more becoming sick, giving you a lighter, darnit, we just don’t feel as hot as a lotion full of natural bronzers that users lie in the beds naked to get an you are eating, the foods you’re carbohydrates while still losing more compact body, and increasing we did before! However, thanks to basically dye your skin a shade all-over tan, one could easily catch eating are giving you less calories weight; do this for your ‘rest of your your energy and endurance. Some technology, we can artificially keep darker with each application. The something from one of the bed’s than it takes just to digest the food; life’ phase and the South Beach Diet good exercise habits would be to our beautiful brown bods. color eventually fades out after a few previous users. in short, you’re losing weight just by will have worked for you. walk 30 minutes each day or to A trip to a tanning salon and the days or weeks. Unfortunately, this Sunless tanners aren’t 100% eating these foods. Negative calorie Lastly, fruit diets have also participate in aerobic and athletic purchase of a tanning package is all simple method of self-tanning isn’t trustworthy, either. They’re pretty foods would include natural plant become a craze in the dieting activities such as pilates, yoga, it takes to keep your healthy glow. always guaranteed to satisfy. Often, famous for leaving an innocent body foods with high carbohydrates and world. Being high in vitamins, stretching, weight lifting, and How does it all work? The most these tanners leave your skin looking painted in streaky orange stripes, and fibers and very little fat; for example, minerals, and alkaline acids, these various sports. These exercises help common type of indoor tanning is an unflattering shade of sierra until it fades away, there isn’t much apples, chili, carrots, berries, and fruit diets are supposed to cleanse to eliminate cellulite and keep you tanning in a tanning bed. Tanning orange, and it’s hard to apply it you can do to fix it. Like sunless broccoli. And because you’re still our bodies from the harshness of feeling good about yourself. While packages usually come in 100, 200, without leaving streaks all over your tanners, mist-on tans can also leave eating, your metabolism isn’t our everyday modern eating habits. exercise will benefit your physical or 300 minute deals, or you can buy arms and legs. If you don’t mind feet and hands especially discolored. slowing down from lack of food, so They help the body to eliminate shape, it doesn’t always cut individual sessions. An individual taking the risk of possibly turning If the spray gets under your finger you lose even more weight. Eating toxins, relieve cold and catarrhal drastically at your weight. As you package can cost anywhere from out looking like a Cheeto stuck in or toe nails, it ends up looking pretty simple meal plans and sticking to symptoms, and give the stomach a begin to exercise regularly, your $30-$100, depending on what kind the rain (…or Christina Aguilera), gross. Mist-on tans are usually a healthy snacks can ensure that this break from digesting the modern fat weight is being lost at the same of bed you’ll be tanning in. A regular then this is probably the cheapest fairly safe way to go, however. diet works for you. foods. The best of all, they’re not that rate lean, fat-free muscle is being bed is a non-facial, normal speed way to go. There are plenty of choices if The Adkins Diet is one that’s difficult; choose some of your added to your body. The scale might bed, and those are usually the The newest form of tanning, you’re dying to get your healthy had many success stories and has favorite dried and fresh fruits, eating look the same, but look in the mirror; cheapest. There are also facial beds, and the second most popular next to color back this winter for the winter become very popular within the last 4-5 meals a day, during which you’re you’ll have a leaner, more toned which have strong bulbs on the face tanning beds, is the mist-on tan. Like formal dance, or a trip to Florida to few years. It’s had a tremendous to chew slowly. This has worked for body and while the scale doesn’t as well, and those cost a little bit the sunless tanning lotion, the spray get away from the frigid weather. For success rate and can guarantee that many to lose weight; within only show the change, inside you look more. 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Simple - you’re While people may look and feel is the goal, a good idea would be to a package, most people purchase a shaped capsule, you press a button Tanning also seems to be addicting; allowed to eat as many meats, great themselves, are these “quick start now; quick diets can help now, “color accelerating tanning lotion” and a fine, cool mist sprays out from avoid tanning until you’re fake and cheese, dairy, and oils and butter as diets” really the best thing for their but the weight will be back come to boost the speed at which they several directions. As you dance orange, and don’t over expose you wish, but no carbohydrates. bodies? In a document titled swimsuit season; who wants that? A attain their color, and to moisturize around, waving your arms and legs yourself to UV rays. You’re still Your main burner of energy is carbs, “Overweight Management,” it’s good balance of exercise and healthy their skin to prevent over-drying and around like a crazy person, the mist beautiful without the tan, so if you’re and when you take that away, your stated that of all the diets available, eating habits will ensure a healthy to keep the color longer. After you’re soaks into your skin and leaves you comfortable with matching your body is supposed to feed off of those the quick diets are more likely to body and mind and keep people all lathered up in tanning lotion, a flowing healthy color. Most of the notebook paper, that’s awesome. If leftover fat supplies for the energy cause people to gain all, if not more, looking and feeling great for the days you’re ready for the bed. Bulbs that time this procedure has to be done not, you’ve got plenty of options! it needs; this is called your Critical of their weight back. Why? Because to come. Page 6 February 2004 .

LongSFLong TimeLong time F ... R ... I ... E ... N ... D ...S Say Farewell Emmy Award winner and Although a little loud and a bit too definitely loves the ladies and his and spontaneous bachelor who truly see how much of a caring father Megan Longmeyer nominee Jennifer Aniston has clean, Monica’s kind and loving sandwiches. Joey has struggled comes to make a life for himself in he is toward his children, the same Reporter captured our hearts with her spirit towards those around her through years of acting small bit roles the big city. Between the constant devotion and care that he has show There are moments in life that will starring role as Rachel, the makes her an easy favorite on the and monthly rent to finally get his jokes, Chandler looks for love, toward all his friends. Schwimmer has always be cherished, moments that clueless city girl who cares more set. Also, after years worth of guys, second break as a part on “Days of where he eventually finds Monica, both been cast in and helps to direct define and build people into who and about a pair of pumps than Monica finally finds the right one, Our Lives.” Living across from his friend and wife all in one. His Friends, making him a key ingredient what they want to be. Moments that learning how to grow up and live her friend Chandler Bing (played Monica and Chandler, his best friend troubling childhood and teen years to the whole production. change their lives, hearts, and minds her life. After leaving her husband at by Matthew Perry). Through her occasionally make Schwimmer’s talent for both acting more than they ever thought possible. the alter, Rachel turns towards her roles in and out of Friends, Cox- Chandler somewhat and directing has made him perfect It would surprise some people that one friends to help her get on her feet and Arquette has easily won over spastic about life’s for his role as Ross on Friends. television show could do this for itself she even falls for one of them, Ross; audiences everywhere. little challenges but So, where do our beloved friends and the rest of the world, but that is their relationship could never seem Countless honors and he is no less a great go now? They’re hitting the big what happened; that’s what Friends to last, even after having a baby nominations for Lisa Kudrow as friend to those screen and starting shows of their was to its millions of fans. together. Throughout the decade, and Outstanding Supporting around him. Perry has own. Courtney Cox-Arquette is setting After a decade of awards, Rachel has turned from being quite Actress just goes to show her talent played both humorous up a new show, “Mix It Up,” with her spotlight, and praise for being one of clueless and selfish to being on Friends as Phoebe, the fun- and serious roles on husband, David Arquette, while Matt America’s top comedy sitcoms, the cast successful, kind-hearted, and truly loving vegetarian masseuse that Friends and in LeBlanc is actually doing his own spin- and crew of understanding of floats through life making music, other productions, off of Friends called “Joey.” Jennifer Friends are how hard life can having fun, and “dancing to the beat his huge amount of Aniston can be seen in movie theaters winding down for really be. With her of her own drum.” Between her talent making him everywhere with her lastest hits “Bruce the last show of great deal of interesting lyrics to such songs as perfect to play Almighty” and “Along Came Polly.” their final season. change and her “Smelly Cat” and her clearly Friends’ very own Some of our friends though are just present burst of character, Kudrow taking a break from their decade of After years of huge show of Photo from imdb.com Chandler. is an apparent favorite to Friends’ stardom. Either way we’ll still be laughter and heart, Rachel has The cast of this immensely popular television series Last but fans. Kudrow even starred looking for them in the spotlight and tears, our beloved definitely become kisses their adoring fans good-bye after the final certainly not least, repeatedly as her twin sister Ursela watching old re-runs, pretending friends are ready one of our favorite season.. David Schwimmer to close the friends. from Friends for the hit show “Mad in the world, Joey is close to all of his plays Ross, a “hopeless romantic” their legacy on television never curtain and go Courtney About You,” making Kudrow at friends and quite a caring guy behind archeologist who in some cheesy, ended. their Headlineseparate Cox-Arquette one time part of two of the most his “tough guy” image. LeBlanc has sweet way is able to win over the So, as we go through life, ways. As their stars as beloved popular shows on television. done well with himself in his acting heart of Rachel for some time. After watching television shows come and Although Kudrow’s talent has won go, we should always remember our final season Photo from imdb.com friend Monica, a career, and it’s certain he’s going to divorcing his first wife because she her many roles, she will always be friends, how they touched us and how slowly comes to From left , Courtney Cox, Matthew controlling “clean- miss the rest of his friends just as was a lesbian, Ross leans on his remembered as our beloved friend they influenced television and an end, we should Perry, Jennifer Aniston, David freak” who much as we’ll miss Joey. friends who help him get through his Phoebe. people around the world. Their remember who Schwimmer, Matt Le Blanc and Lisa struggles through After an uncertain approach to an second and third marriages, and any moments on television we’ll forever America’s favorite “man’s these people are Kudrow. various jobs to acting career, Matthew Perry has other tid-bits along the way. Ross remember, forever love, forever and how they came to make America’s finally become a top chef at a man” would be Matt LeBlanc as proudly made a successful career from ends up having a baby with both his cherish...they’ll always be America’s favorite show time and again. prestigious New York restaurant. Joey, a dumbfounded actor who being Friends’ Chandler, the hilarious ex-wife and Rachel and you can favorite friends. Kutcher Takes On Chicago...Chicago...Chicago... First Serious Role Evan then discovers that, through The most disconcerting portion Pam Shorey reading his journals, he can go back Beulah Annan Editor-In-Chief of the film occurred mostly within the in time to that particular blackout. first half hour. Scenes of animal I’d have to say that the main Along with Evan, the viewer finally cruelty and child porn, left me reason I wanted to see The Butterfly fgets to see exactly what happened wondering why I had paid money to Effect was because rumor had it that while he was unconscious and watch see this. Although these acts weren’t Ashton Kutcher played a dramatic as Evan frantically struggles to actually shown, the implication was role. I instantly thought of his change the past. This brings in the enough to send chills up my spine. Belva Gaertner character on That ‘70s Show and whole, be-careful-what-you-wish- For everyone that has seen it, I decided that he could never be serious, for scenario when Evan finds out think we all can agree that many of FactFact even if he tried. Oh, how I was wrong. that by changing one minor thing in the chills were caused by one actor, Kutcher proved to me, and millions the past, it can alter the future. By Cameron Bright. Bright plays of others, that his acting skills extend Jo changing the past, many events Tommy, a childhood friend of or beyond his usual outlandish occur which leave Evan in more of Evan’s, at age 7 and he honestly characters. a predicament than before. Anxious frightened me. Having faced a harsh The movie begins with to make life happy for everyone, childhood, Tommy is a very sadistic Evan Treborn (Kutcher) frantically Evan keeps traveling back in time boy that can’t cope with his feelings trying to hide from guys chasing after Fiction?Fiction? to fix one mistake after the other. or the events taking place around Fiction?Fiction? him behind closed doors. Who are W.W. O’Brien Evan will do anything for his him. Being such a young actor, it Photos from Google Photo Directory these guys and why are they chasing friends, even if it means sacrificing surprised me how genuine Bright Chicago stars Catherine Zeta-Jones, him? I don’t know, but when taken to his own happiness. was when playing this ferocious Richard Gere, and Renee Zellweger. a flashback, I know I’ll find out later. Now, was that hard to young boy. Amy Smart also named Belva Gaertner. Gaertner, a There are many The movie flashes back to Heidi Behrens follow? If it was, you’re right. With surprised me in this film by taking caberat singer was arrested for the similarities between the film and Evan (Logan Lerman) as a young boy. Reporter all the jumps from present to past, it on many different roles. Because of murder of Walter Law on March 12, the actual events. During her The suspicion starts when Evan is was hard to keep up with what was the many flashbacks and altering of Murders, seduction, greed are 1924. Law was found dead in incarceration Annan claimed to be asked to draw a picture of what he going on. But if you’re random like the future, Smart plays everything three topics explored in the motion Gaertner’s car. She was found pregnant to gain sympathy. After wants to be when he grows up. Instead me, then you’ll catch on quickly. from a prostitute to a sorority girl, picture “Chicago.” The movie revolves drunk with Law’s blood on her her acquittal the pregnancy was Evan produces a picture of a young The technicalities of the showing that she is capable of any around the murder trials of Roxie Hart body and the gun in her possesion. never mentioned again. In the film boy holding a knife above a pile of movie contributed slightly to the type of role. and Velma Kelley. This story was W.W. O’brian was not Gaertner’s “Chicago” Roxie Hart pulls this corpses. Now, at first I thought that randomness. Although, they were kind The Butterfly Effect was inspired by the real life murder trials lawyer. On June 6, 1924 an all same stunt as well. Also, like these were just the makings of a of trippy, it seemed that it was definitely a film worth seeing. It’s of two alleged murders in Chicago. male jury set Gaertner free. O’Brien, Hart’s lawyer deranged child, but it turns out those overdone. The zooming in and out and not for the faint of heart, but it’ll Their names were Beulah Annan and Maurine Dallas Watkins manipulates the truth for the were the first of Evan’s blackouts— the shaking of the camera was enough definitely give you a new outlook Belva Gaertner. was a reporter for the Chicago benefit of his clients. he didn’t even remember drawing the to send someone into a seizure. on life. Beulah Annan was the name Tribune. She reported on the cases There are some picture. The blackouts become of the real life Roxie Hart (Renee of Annan and Gaertner. Watkins differences between the film and mundane and cause great confusion Zellweger). Annan was arrested for the was also an aspiring playwright. actual events. In the end of in Evan’s life when he can’t remember murder of her lover Harry Kalstedt. While Watkins was at Yale she wrote “Chicago” Roxie Hart and the imperative facts of disturbing Allegedly, Annan shot Kalstedt then the play “Chicago” for a class Velma Kelley star in a musical events that just occurred. In order to sat listening to the jazz song “Hula assignment. On December 30, 1926 together. In actuality there’s no help trigger Evan’s memory, his Lou” while she watched him die. the play opened on Broadway. It ran evidence Annan and Gaertner psychiatrist recommends that he keep Annan hired W.W. O’Brien to be 172 performances. Watkins refused to met outside of prison. After her a journal. The viewer is able to catch her lawyer. O’Brien was well sell the rights to her play because she trial Annan divorced her glimpses of the events, but like Evan’s skilled in gaining publicity for his never wanted it performed again. husband and wed another man, mind, we still don’t know what clients. Support letters flooded the Watkins felt the articles she’d written but he turned out to be married actually happened. Cook County Jail. O’Brien picked a for the Chicago Tribune helped two to some one else. This Evan faithfully fills out his jury of all young good-looking males. murderers go free. She died of lung situation caused Annan to journals each time a blackout occurs. Annan was found not guilty on May 25, cancer on August 10. 1969. Bob Fosse have a mental breakdown. She He fills notebook after notebook with 1924. The trial turned her into a then negotiated with Watkins estate for checked herself into a mental his arbitrary thoughts and years later, celebrity. the rights to the play. He then turned hospital and died there in while rifling through them, he KeanuThe real life Velma Reeves Kelley the play into a musical. “Chicago” the 1928. It is not known what stumbles upon a certain event, and it Photo from imdb.com (Catherine Zeta-Jones) was a woman movie is based off of this musical. happed to Gaertner. triggers a memory in Evan’s mind. Kutcher’s performance required a n immense amount of emotional understanding and vivid portrayal. BBBIRTHRIGHT of Council Bluffs, 427 E. Kanesville, Suite 303 iim im going Mall of The Bluffs We are here if you need us. 23rd West Broadway....Sam Tsuji Call for:

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Winter Sports Are Blowing By... Wrestling The latest challenge for the Titan wrestlers has been overcoming injuries and illnesses. With some guys hurt and a few out with mono, the guys are still going strong, as they placed second at the Heelan Duals. The teams had four wrestlers go undefeated throughout the day. Jeff Rau, Barak Davis, Jimmy Waters, and Brandon Mason were 5-0 at the end of the tournament. Mason is the only remaining wrestler who is still undefeated this far into the season. Although there are only two undefeated wrestlers, many are ranked in state. Mason is ranked 1st in state, Tobyn Ward is 4th, Rau is ranked 5th, Davis and Jimmy Waters are ranked 6th, Luke Stamp is ranked 7th, James Smith is 8th, and Mike Stamp is ranked 10th. They guys’ next meet was at Red Oak, where they beat both Red Oak and Atlantic.

Photo by Andrea Larison Photo by Krista Hansen Blocking her opponent, junior Dani Mescher works hard with her team- Putting their heads together, the boys basketball team huddles up to mates to keep the ball away from the basket. decide their next play Girls Basketball Boys Basketball The girl’s basketball team has started the new year off right on The Titan boy’s basketball team started the season with a a hot winning streak. Going into the winter break their record was set even at 3-3. Since then they have won their last eight games. This rocky start but are coming together well as the season goes on. With a includes a huge Hawkeye 10 conference win over Denison, 54-52, to lot of hard work the Titans pulled off two big wins over close rivals. still have a chance to win the conference title. The team has been The boys beat Glenwood getting revenge from an earlier loss this season. playing very well since the break and there are some key reasons as to why. They also came away with a win over St. Albert. With momentum on “We are all having fun, working hard, and playing together their side they were hoping to get a huge upset against Harlan, the right now. Being able to enjoy what you do makes things a lot better,” number one team in Class 3A. Although they played hard, Harlan won said junior Bekki Heideman. The Titans cruised past Glenwood, 67-34. Their last two Photo by Andrea Larison 81-54. They hope to get back on track with their next game against wins were over St. Albert and another conference win over Harlan. Fighting for control, sophomore Jeff Rau battles his Dension rival. Atlantic. XBoxLive Games Take The Heat Tom Clancy’s Ghost members did not provide a friendly Now, my first time the players Sam Tsuji Recon “Hello.” All in all, they should have were really rude. They ripped on Assistant Editor saved themselves fifty bucks and me because I was a girl—and The newest addition to the Play Summary: stuck with the solo mission. because I was really really bad. But video game circuit, Xbox Live, has I’m not a war game kind of then I got on to a different server exploded into the mainstream. It person, I don’t even like to play the Control Handling: with only three other people in it. has infiltrated the houses of board game Risk. So this game held And once I got talking to them the Americans across the country, little appeal in the beginning, but I The controller commands were people were stellar. BornToKill, Mc even the Tsuji residence. My gave it the benefit of the doubt. I get difficult to understand and Adam, and Lil Demon Devil were brother Chris has been playing it logged on and try joining up with a maneuver. One of the knobs was very helpful in teaching me how to non-stop since it got hooked up, team. On my first sign on I get booted used to control the field of vision play and which cyclists were the and being the curious young person immediately before even beginning and the other was used to move the best to use. We basically played I am, I decided that I should test actual game play. After about five entire body of the “soldier.” And I motorcycle tag for almost an hour this out for myself. So I did. I minutes of nothing, I am finally still don’t know how to fire the gun. and a half. Two of them were from strapped on my headset, grabbed accepted to a team and out into the Also, if I moved my frame of vision Canada and the other was from my control and logged on. war zone I go. to quickly or too much I were left Texas. They were a fun group of Playing a video game can be My team consists of three other staring at the sky, the ground, or a kids (ages 15-17) and even invited interesting, but playing a video people who wander the streets of near-by rock wall. Once in one of me to a server they set up a little game while other people are some abandoned city until they get these situations it takes several later. All in all, these players were playing with you is intense. Not shot at. Once the firing begins it’s minutes to get out of it. Too many great once you got to know them. only can you hear these people hard to tell exactly who is on your different knobs needed to control cursing when they mess up or team and so within two minutes of different things at the same time Controller Handling: screaming in victory, you can game start half of our four ‘man’ unit made it harder to focus on what the converse with them, and they most has been obliterated. I am still game was actually intended to do. definitely converse with you. standing, for the time being and I Photo by Andrea Larison I was a little nervous going in continue to follow my remaining Lewis Central’s athletic trainer Dave Byrne can always be found in the because being a naive beginner I am teammate down the street. Turns out, Entertainment Value: Initially, the controller athletic room where he works hard to mend LC’s athletes. I didn’t know what most of the this guy wasn’t my teammate and he commands were a little difficult to buttons did and I was a little shoots me. The screen goes black and get used to. Also, if I ran my bike The Man Behind The Tape concerned about the other players’ my controller vibrates uncontrollably. Once in the game we were not off road the controller vibrated potential reactions. I played two given any direction as to where to making it far more difficult to steer. precision help keep a lot of athletes games Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Ratings: go or what to do. We were a However, once I got used to the Dani Mescher on the field and floor. and MOTOGP while playing them Player Attitude: leaderless army, literally. Four commands they were simple and Reporter “Dave tapes my ankles I critiqued on three aspects: One, soldiers out waiting for somebody easy to follow. The challenge was Have you ever wondered who everyday, and if he wasn’t here, the attitude of the other players, The majority of these to shoot at them. It was either too in using them at the right moment the guy is that helps injured athletes Coach would have to tape me and, I Two, The difficulty or simplicity players were the “strong and silentÓ involved of a concept to get in the with the right amount of pressure. to the sidelines during games? How hate to say it, but the quality of the control usage, and Three, the type. Didn’t say much except “stay five minutes before I got shot, or In the end I determined once I played about who tapes everyone’s ankles wouldn’t be quite as good. Dave overall entertainment value of the together” or “where’s that [shooting] there was no concept. for a bit it was no problem at all. everyday before they go to keeps me from getting hurt,” says game. The rating levels are as coming from?” Mostly they kept to practice? Maybe you’ve never junior Ashley Knoble. follows; 4 stars- excellent themselves, and remained Entertainment Value: known what the little room in the Dave not only keeps LC performances in this area. 3 Stars- unresponsive. They were no help to Overall: weight room was used for. That running and playing, he also travels Mediocre performances in this me when I couldn’t figure out how to room is the training room, and it to Treynor, Riverside, and area. 2 stars- Poor performance in fire my gun or when I some how got houses Lewis Central’s athletic Glenwood, where he makes once a I wouldn’t recommend this this area. And 1 star- horrible stuck in a crouching position. Even trainer, Dave Byrne. week stops to evaluate their injured game to any novices. Maybe for the If you get in with a good group performance in this area. when asked for a response the other Although many students come athletes. He also works during the more seasoned players it is more of people, the race or chase can be into contact with Dave on a daily day and Rehab Partners East where effective and fun, but at my level a lot of fun. It’s hilarious to watch basis through personal contact, he does paperwork on all of his it’s just not worth it. I spent more people (even yourself) go skidding through teammates, or just by patients, makes phone calls, and sets time waiting to get on a team then I into a wall or another player’s seeing him in his room, most have up appointments. did actually out playing it. bike. The running commentary no idea who he really is. Being here for ten years has Basically, this game should be sent from the players is humorous as “All I know is he gets here at given Dave the opportunity to work back to Microsoft Boot Camp. well, and if the group is all about three and spends his whole evening with multiple students and multiple the collisions it can be quite with us. I don’t know what he does injuries. One of his rewards comes MOTOGP entertaining to watch and during the day,” says junior Brody from helping a player back from participate in the brutality. Many Bockenstedt. injury. Play Summary: of the players offered humorous Dave has been working at “Seeing somebody through an I always loved racing games, anticdotes or sarcastic comments Lewis Central for ten and a half injury, whether it’s a minor and I’ve always been excessively that held no real sting. They years. Though it could be hoped hamstring injury or a big knee horrible at them. I cannot for the seemed to be at their comedic best that Lewis Central had something surgery, it’s rewarding to see them life of me stay on the road. This when I was driving worst. Players outstanding to offer Dave when he back on their feet,” said Byrne. motorcycle racing game however would yell out everything from first took this job, that really wasn’t “With an injury, a lot of the times could be more closely related to a “Tsuji, you going backwards the case. they’re ready physically, but they virtual bumper car arena. Most of again?” or “Hey, Tsuji, you should “I graduated college and my don’t’ think they are mentally, and the time the racing has nothing to check and see if they [the game] wife was pregnant, and it was I can help them through it.” do with the actual play. Players fly have a bike with training wheels. between the job here and one in Dave’s love and loyalty to the from left to right trying to knock None of these comments were Minnesota. At the time, this job athletes here at Lewis Central and each other off and send each other really meant to be harsh, so I took paid a thousand dollars more, and to the school as a whole doesn’t go flying into the pavement it’s pretty them lightly and attempted to back then I thought a thousand unnoticed by coaches throughout brutal. make a u-turn without crashing. dollars was a lot of money,” said the building. His willingness to When I first logged on I was Byrne. bend over backwards to get a player immediately accepted into a race Aside from being at every ready to go is truly appreciated. and waited less than 3 minutes home varsity event, Dave’s daily “We’re very fortunate to have before finding myself at the starting Overall: duties here at LC include care and a guy who cares as much about our line. After not being able to get my prevention of athletic injuries, kids as we do come in from outside motorcycle to go forward for about which consists of taping, wrapping, the building and do what he does,” thirty seconds, I get going and Great players and great fun. I and first aid, recognizing and said Coach Chris Hanafan. swerve into the first wall I come to. really got a kick out of this game, evaluating injuries, and educating Dave is one of the unsung I spend most of the game lagging even if I wasn’t the best at it. It patients. heroes in the Lewis Central athletic behind before getting booted from was within my comprehension how “If you do something wrong I department that keeps things the server by some player. to play and easy to fall into can help you understand what you together, and for that, this school is conversation with the others. Also, did and educate you on how to take truly thankful. Ratings: once a bond is formed with another care of it,” states Byrne. “I love Dave. Dave’s like my Player Attitude: player they help out when the jerk One thing is for sure, Lewis best friend during soccer season. Photo courtesy of google.com in first place is ragging on you. This Central athletes are very glad that He’s everything I need,” said junior XBoxLive allows games such as Ghost Recon and MOTOGP to come game definitively comes in first, Dave is here. His expertise and Mandy Saar. from the arcades right into people’s homes. even though I didn’t. Page 8 February 2004

The Adventures of Johnny and GerBill LoveLove QuizQuiz Melissa McKern

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○○○○ b) Take it easy, this relationship thing 1 Reporter is harder than it looks Be one of the first three people to correctly match the c) Look for your next potential partner teachers with their past times will receive a prize. Bring Mostly A’s 2 - Full on Romantic your correct entry to Room 401. You’re the kind of person who hopes for that special relationship to be just like a fairytale from the first kiss to all the dates thereafter. You want -Watches a lot of ESPN, Animal Planet, and TV Land, a “Couch Potato” every moment to be perfect, BUT…it can’t. So relax, instead of wishing a Drake guy/girl would sweep you off your feet, start appreciating the little things -Goes to The Depot three times a week to workout. your special someone does for you and the rest will happen with ease. -Watches his nephew wrestle in Missouri. -Likes to play basketball with friends Mostly B’s Padilla -Easy-goin Lover -Likes to read, 1 novel a month You don’t expect to have all the dazzle from your guy or girl to prove 3 -Garden their devotion. You are a person who sees love as a two-way street. Instead of always waiting for your partner to treat you like a prince or princess, -Fish you’ll try doing something nice for him that brings you both satisfaction. -Work on the ranch. 4 Mostly C’s -Every Friday, goes on a date with her husband, dinner and a movie. -Sap-free -Cleans house on Sunday You roll your eyes at the so-called “perfect couples.” You even feel -Saturday and Sunday mornings go to Panera. nervous if someone gives you too much attention. But being single isn’t bad; Wandersee it’s what some prefer. You’re able to hangout and be yourself with the -Comes to school on Sunday to prepare for next week. pressures of romance. -Shop -Attend school activities Radtke 5 -Shop Top 10 funniest Warning Labels -Loves free time 1. On a blanket from Taiwan: Not to be used as -And shop. protection from a tornado. -Racquetball 2-3 times a week. 2. On a hotel provided shower cap: Fits one head -Three nights a week at church. 3. Baby stroller warning: Remove child before -Travel to Minneapolis to see daughter and watch wrestling. folding Campbell -Teaches adult Bible class 4. Toilet bowl cleaning brush: Do not use orally 5. In a chainsaw manual: Do not attempt to stop the blade with your hand 6. TV remote controller: Not dishwasher safe A Field of Phobias 7. Electric thermometer: Do not use orally after have been dramatized, but were still though, when your ex-boyfriends of the devil. Enough said. Maggie Fields using rectally clearly traumatic* parents invite you along with their 1. Now, here is my top Design 5. I’m extremely organized. I family to have dinner at the one compulsion, as well as my biggest 8. Sainsbury’s peanuts: Warning: Contains nuts Remember the kid in the pink use my assignment book religiously, restaurant you’re most fearful of pet peeve. I am petrified of public 9. Pepper spray: May irritate eyes frilly dress, who ran like a pris on which is also color coded. I write eating at? I braved through it. restrooms. I still use them (when 10.Conair Pro Style 1600 hair dryer: Do the play ground and absolutely down what I do in each class down Keeping my mouth shut about my you gotta go, you gotta go) but I refused to do anything that might to the last detail. It’s not as if I even phobia I ate there, all the while have an entire method of getting not use in shower. Never use while sleeping get her dirty? Yeah, well I was that really care, because I never go back freaking out in my head about how through each bathroom without kid. Oh the amount of home videos and look to see what is written I was going to die. To keep a long touching a single thing. Toilet seat my mom has of my curly hair down. This is just my natural order. story short I lived, and it was covers were a gift from god, I’m bouncing as I sang “I love you, you How I like things. Only once has actually good food. Will I eat there telling you. Plus I have mastered the love me…I mean…I love you, you the peace of this order been again on my own free will? “hover” if you get what I’m saying. love me…I mean” over and over disturbed. Disturbed in an incident Absolutely not. I am still expecting Now here is my reasoning for being again like a broken record or a child probably forgotten by the other my medal for bravery to come any such a freak when it comes to public too dumb to even remember more party, but clearly remembered in my time now. potties oh the amount of times I’ve than two lines to the Barney song. mind. Especially as I look down at 3. Purell baby, kills 99.99% of been standing at the sink, washing Not much has changed since. I still the angry green slashes across my all germs. Come on did you really my own hands when someone comes hate to get dirty and I am petrified poor schedule’s pages. expect the girl who is scared of flying out of a stall, looks me of germs and bacteria, oh and that’s 4. Since I was a young kid I’ve getting e-coli to not be afraid of other directly in the eye, and walks right not all. I’ve been told time and time had an unreasonable fear of getting germs as well? I use anti-bacterial out the door. Never once stopping again, that I am obsessive the e-coli bacteria. I refuse to eat hand sanitizer constantly. Basically to even sanitize let alone wash their compulsive and slightly neurotic, certain foods that in the past have if you see me in the hall I have just hands. When this happens I have and there is no denying it; I really been recalled, I also will not eat at a put on, am in the process of, or am the urge to chase that person down, am. My parents and friends have certain restaurant which I have about to put on my anti-bacterial and attack them with my Purell. I learned to deal with it, and often affectionately nicknamed as the E- hand gel, and that’s only after the wonder though, would that be make fun of me for my odd little coli Corral. Some odd years ago they 40 times I used it during class. My considered assault? quirks and fears. I tend to have a recalled contaminated lettuce at this paranoia does begin to creep in, There you have it. No use wild imagination that frequently gets restaurant in who knows where. I when I read that it only kills 99.99% denying it anymore I’m a freak, a the best of me. To be blunt some just remember my mom trying to of all germs though. It forces the freakishly clean freak, but still a may think I’m flat out weird. That’s reason with me that it was found in question; what about the other .01 freak. I suspect that we all have odd their opinion though, and I don’t a completely different state. Being percent? Huh? What is going to kill fears and phobias about odd things particularly care about what others stubborn like I am I wouldn’t listen the rabid flesh eating virus that such as these, some just seem to think, so yes these are my true fears and hadn’t eaten there in as long as escapes death in the .01% my Purell have them worse than others. Oh and actions that at times I myself I can remember. Key word in that doesn’t kill? I’d really rather not yeah, and please for my sake when even find rather amusing. sentence being HADN’T. What think about it. you leave the restroom here at *Note some memories may exactly are you supposed to do 2. Odd numbers are the work school: WASH YOUR HANDS!

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