November 2012 Issue 3 Vol. 51 TheBulldog

Lakeview High School Bulletin 300 Hillman Drive Cortland, OH 44410 (330)-637-4921 Obama for the win President Obama wins re-election

By Natalie Super while Florida was so evenly per cent of the votes. Layout Editor in Trumbull and Mahoning divided that a clear winner was Although he received more County (www.tribtoday.com). not determined. votes than Romney, Obama Obama won re-election On Tuesday, Nov. 6, Locally, in Trumbull received 4,700 fewer votes in with the highest unemployment President Barack Obama was County, Obama won sixty Trumbull County this year than rate since Franklin D. Roosevelt. re-elected as the U.S. president percent of the votes, having the in 2008. On the other hand, the He is also the first incumbent for another four years, winning same success as four years ago, numbers still showed that the since Ronald Reagan to win re- a close race against Gov. Mitt while Romney won thirty eight “democrats over performed” election with a jobless rate higher Inside: Romney. than six per cent (CNN.com). As votes were being Also, according to preliminary counted, a decisive winner was figures, overall, fewer voted this News not clear very early on. While year’s election compared to four 2 Obama won fifty per cent of the years ago. popular vote, Romney was only Elections result in According to Fox News, a few steps behind winning forty Obama’s win came from a a nearly unchanged eight per cent of the popular Vote here “strong showing among core Washington D.C. vote. However, needing 270 Democratic constituencies” and electoral votes to win, Obama his “key groups.” Other factors received 303 votes as opposed to that put Obama above Romney 3 People Romney’s 203, earning Obama is his likeability and the voters another four years as president Super LHS teachers support mind set that the economy is (CNN.com). at a good enough point to give guidance counselor The deciding states in Citizens voted at various polling stations such as Cortland Trinity Baptist Church on McCleary-Jacoby Rd. him four more years, with the John Ramey in “No terms of electoral votes such as pictured above on Tues., Nov. 6. confidence that he can make it Razors for Ramey” Ohio, Wisconsin, and Virginia even stronger. all ruled in favor of Obama, fundraiser.

11 Hurricane Sandy Entertainment takes east coast by storm LHS students review By Shayla Willimson Taylor Swift’s new rallies and turned one into a Reporter “storm relief” where he helped album Red. load relief donations onto trucks. Hurricane Sandy swept Sandy may also have prevented through the east coast at the some citizens from voting due end of October, leaving dozens to not their being able to reach 6 Features dead, thousands homeless, and polls. millions without power. Sandy New York and New LHS student discusses caused damages expected to cost Jersey were declared states whether college is in the billions of dollars. Sandy of emergency which allowed Perera really worth the moved towards the east coast of federal aid into damaged areas. the U.S. from the Caribbean. As Sandy struck near Atlantic City, LHS Beta members collected hundreds of canned goods, soap, and toilet investment. of Nov. 1, the death total is 149 NJ, around 8 p.m. on Oct. 29. paper to benefit Cortland Area Cares food pantry. (www.livescience.com). Forceful winds of up to 80 mph Sandy also affected Ohio. and high tides twenty percent Some northeast Ohio schools higher than normal due to full 13 Sports did not have school or had a moon helped empower Sandy. Students show LHS cross country delay on Oct. 30. Schools were Damages such as flooded team wins District left without power, including streets, trees and power lines Cortland area cares Championship, and the city of Cortland, causing knocked down, and boardwalks Lakeview Schools to cancel said ripped apart caused problems By Vindy Perera Lizzie Chordas, LHS freshman Eric Harris races at Lakeview High School Assistant along the east coast. Many Reporter Beta member, said of the experi- State meet. Principal Lawrence Herrholtz. people along the Jersey Shore are ence. Bazetta Chief of Police left stranded without homes. Lakeview High School’s Brown became involved Thomas Miller said that minor Lower Manhattan’s seawall eighth and ninth grade Beta with the project when An- power outages and wind and and highways poured into low- drea Fairneck, a former col- 15 Opinion Club members participated in a rain caused tree limbs to fall. lying streets. A storm surge of district-wide canned food drive lege classmate, approached her LHS students debate He said though not the worst water poured into New York that aimed to fill a school bus with the idea. Learning of LMS whether teachers storm to hit Cortland, it was City due to Sandy’s strength and with donated goods to Cortland Beta Club’s project, Lakeview substantial. A positive from angle of approach combined. Schools’ superintendent, Rob- should share political Area Cares food pantry on Nov. the storm for Cortland is that The surge level at Battery Park 16. ert Wilson, said he wanted to opinions. Sandy’s precipitation raised topped 13.88 ft., surpassing Together, Lakeview El- involve the high school, Brown water levels in Mosquito Lake Hurricane Donna’s 10.02 ft. ementary School, Lakeview said. whose levels were unusually In 15 states, 4.7 million Middle School, and LHS collect- Donated cans were col- low over this past summer. people were without electricity ed enough canned goods, soap lected through LHS Beta Club’s Sandy also affected as of Nov. 1. Flights were and toilet paper not only to fill Trick-or-Treat for Canned Goods the presidential campaign. canceled, and gas stations were service project, LHS Student Rabbits are born with a school bus, but also, a pick-up President Barack Obama closed due to power outages truck for Cortland Area Cares. Council’s food drive, and LMS their eyes open. canceled an appearance at the and depleted fuel supply. In addition, LMS teachers, Beta Club’s food drive through- Covelli Center in Youngstown, Sandy has been named Mike Turco and Scott Chro- out October and November. Ohio, on Oct. 29 and joined one of the most costly natural nister, also raised $400 for the “Even if I was not the Junior New Jersey Governor Chris disasters on record in the U.S. pantry. “It’s a good cause,” LMS Beta Club adviser, I would still th Christie on Oct. 31 to inspect Sandy is the 10 hurricane of the Beta Club adviser, Jamie Brown do this project,” Brown said. the devastation along the New 2012 Atlantic Hurricane season. said. “I felt like I’m helping a Jersey coastlines. Information from neighbor.” On Oct. 29 and 30, Governor www.livescience.com “There is no better feeling Mitt Romney canceled political than helping the community,” The Bulldog Bulletin November 2012 2 News People 3 Congress attempts to avoid ‘fiscal cliff’ No Razors--for Ramey

By Jordyn Ting earning less than $250,000 annually (cnn. LHS teachers reach out in time of need Editor-in-Chief com). The Senate proposal allows the tax y atalie uper rates of wealthier Americans (those in the B N S Neonatal Intensive Care Unit until strong LHS staff members and students are Thanksgiving. Either way, students or Submitted Along with another Democratic top two percent of the nation) to return Layout Editor enough to go home. G. Ramey came participating in this year’s “No Razors community members can sponsor anyone win in the White House on Nov. 6, the to past higher levels (cnn.com). home on Sept. 11, and has been doing Bradley’s Chevrolet Silverado crashed into for Ramey.” taking part in not shaving by donating a Democratic party retained control over the Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said his November, Lakeview schools well since. Western Reserve Veterinary Hospital T Some men participating will grow full certain amount of money for each day Senate, while the Republicans remain the that “the vast majority” of Americans, and the local community have come A. Ramey has already the participant majority in the House of Representatives. “including rich people,” want “people together, renaming the annual event tackled a few rounds does not shave. Pickup truck crashes Even with all of Washington nearly making all this money . . . to contribute a “No-shave November” or “Movember” of chemotherapy Others who do unchanged, Americans are hopeful that little bit more” washingtonexaminer.com( ). to “No Razors for Ramey.” Beginning in now, continues to not participate Cortland veterinary hospital the Congressional standoff will subside. Republicans in the Senate, however, 1999, the month of November has been a progress, and should in not shaving President George W. Bush do not support tax increases on only month dedicated to raising awareness for be able to complete can still make By Audrey Letson “temporarily” had lowered tax rates for America’s wealthiest citizens; Republican prostate cancer. “No shave November” her chemotherapy a difference Reporter all Americans; these decreased rates will Leader Mitch McConnell said, “We’re . . . is a month-long event when men do not treatments by the first by donating expire at the end of 2012 (reuters.com). not about to further weaken the economy shave from Nov. 1 until Dec. 1. of the year. Once the money during Oct. 24 started as a normal day for Western Reserve Veterinary Hospital. At 8:24 If no congressional actions are taken by raising tax rates and hurting jobs” The main goal of the month is to raise intensive treatments are this month. p.m., however, a blue Chevrolet Silverado crashed into the front side of the building. to extend this or create new policies, a (reuters.com). funds and awareness about men’s health complete, A. Ramey will G. Ramey Operator of the vehicle, William Bradley of Vienna, Ohio, had failed to make the number of rising taxes and government With approximately six weeks left issues, specifically prostate cancerno- ( continue to have monthly said that right curve on Elm Road coming to the traffic light in between BP gas station and spending cuts will be enacted on Jan. 1 to resolve this crisis, about half of shavenovember.org). This year, however, maintenance chemo he is “truly Top Notch Diner, according to police reports. Bradley continued straight, to the left (forbes.com). This “fiscal cliff” could send Americans feel that Congress will not proceeds collected within school and treatments for another humbled by hand side of the road, through Top Notch Diner’s yard and eventually into Western the U.S. economy spiraling into another be able to adequately prevent the “fiscal the community will be given to LHS two to three years. the school, Reserve Veterinary Hospital’s building, causing damage to the building. recession, experts say (reuters.com). cliff” from taking a toll on the economy guidance counselor Jonathon Ramey and Through it all, G. staff, and An eye witness at BP gas station reported to police that Bradley never applied his Income and payroll taxes will increase in 2013 (reuters.com). his family. Ramey said that it “has c o m m u n i t y brakes while going 40-45 mph. According to police reports, Bradley was not under for nearly 90 percent of Americans after Reid attributes Americans’ lack of faith Ramey’s wife, Amy Beth, was pregnant been such a human s u p p o r t the influence of drugs or alcohol and was not hurt, although he claims to have no the cuts expire (forbes.com). President in Congress to its “strategy of obstruction, with baby Genevieve at the time when she experience [and] I feel through all of memory of the incident as it was happening. Barack Obama has asked Republicans gridlock, and delay,” saying that now was diagnosed with leukemia. Usually, strongly strongly that this” and wants Though Western Reserve Veterinary Hospital suffered damages to their building, in the House to consider passing the citizens are “looking to us for solutions” treatment and chemotherapy would be this must have happened to “express the only injury that occurred was an employee’s hand being struck by flying debris. already Senate-approved proposals started right away; however, doctors for a reason.” (tribtoday.com). Top left, L. Herrholtz; middle, J. Wright; right, T. Preisse [his] sincerest The employee was not directly struck by the truck. All of the animals are safe. keeping current tax rates for citizens had to research and take into account LHS staff members; gratitude to A. Ramey’s pregnancy in order to find a made aware of the Bottom left, J. Senedak; middle, S. Craigo; right, A. Handrych Photos by: Super the students, The Bulldog Bulletin Staff 2011-2012 way to treat her while allowing baby G. Ramey’s situation, faculty, and Ramey to remain healthy and progress. decided they wanted c o m m u n i t y Catherine Howard, Adviser G. Ramey was delivered prematurely to get involved to help. Whether by not beards during the month of November, of Lakeview High School” for their and had to stay at the Cleveland Clinic shaving, or simply donating money, while others may trim or shave before “compassion and thoughtfulness.” Co-Editors Katie Lamar Jordyn Ting LHS students say benefits of Layout Editors Michaella Radich Reporters Places to volunteer Natalie Super Katie Chuirazzi for the holidays: Features Editor Amber Palmer Isaac Daffron volunteering outweigh efforts Warren Family Mission Sports Editor Michael Krafft Audrey Letson Advertising Editors Lauren Hennessy Laura Ogurchack By Valerie Szabo been going every month ever since. Someplace Safe Natalie Super Ashley Olejnik Reporter • Vacation Bible school- since the summer The Giving Tree leading into grade 5, so 7 total years Macy Ross and Art & Graphics Editor Marisa Pesa Aaron Paczak • Kids Camp Wild- 2 years Operation Christmas Opinion Editor Katie Smith Morgan Sims Alexa Goffos •Senior Beta Club/Bulldog Buddies- Taylor Waid Child Fundraising Managers Casey Boldt Valerie Szabo 3 years BB: Where do you volunteer? • STAND- 2 years BB: What inspired you to throw a costume Second Harvest Food Kathryn Dickey Jayna Szwedko • St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen every • Relay for Life- 5 years Halloween party to raise money? Managing Editor Vindya Perera Taylor Waid third Saturday from Sept. to May • First Step for Change- 2 years M: Taylor and I really wanted to have a Bank Back page Columnist Michaella Radich Cassie Welsh • Vacation Bible school each summer at • Youth Group- 3 years Halloween party, and we decided that we Animal Shelters Photography Editor Lauren Hennessy Shayla Williamson Blessed Sacrament Parish BB: What compels you to volunteer? wanted to make something good come of Vindya Perera • Kids Camp Wild in summer, a 4-H I can’t help but smile when I’m able it. We thought of giving to the mission Toys for Tots News Editor sponsored camp for kids in grades K-4 to help out the community. I’m blessed and followed through with the idea. • School clubs such as Senior Beta, to have parents who got me involved at BB: What charity did you choose and Bulldog Buddies, and STAND a young age. Volunteering as a family why? party next year. • Warren’s Relay for Life as part of Blessed taught me the importance of helping T: The Warren Family Mission; families The Bulldog Bulletin Editorial Policy BB: How much money was charged per Sacrament’s team others. need food for Thanksgiving and donating As preservers and promoters of democracy, schools shall protect, encourage, and enhance speech and positive exchange of ideas as a means of protecting our American person? • First Step for money can help families celebrate in way of life. Students are protected in their exercise of expression by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Accordingly, school officials are BB: What is your favorite M: $5.00 responsible for ensuring freedom of expression for students. Change, a pro- peace. part about volunteering BB: How much money was raised? The Bulldog Bulletin, the official non-school sponsored newspaper of Lakeview High School, has been established as a public forum for student expression and as a voice life program in uninhibited free speech. The Bulldog Bulletin should provide a full opportunity for students to inquire, question, and exchange ideas. Content should reflect all areas of (at one of the activities B: What other community service T: $1,000 different interest, including topics about which there is to be dissent or controversy. where people at listed)? activities do you perform? Student journalism shall have the right to determine the content of official school publications, with the advice and teaching of the adviser. TheBulldog Bulletin and all its my church fill I love helping with T: I aided for the orthopedics during staff are protected by, and bound, to the principle of the First Amendment, and other protections and limitations afforded by the Constitution and the various court decisions. Students, in turn, shall refrain from libel, obscenity, material disruption of the school process, and baby bottles with kids, such as at Vacation my study hall and have helped the unwarranted invasion of privacy. These freedoms and responsibilities apply to all articles, letters, photographs, artwork, and advertisements which appear in the Bulldog change. The Bible School and Kids Warren Family Mission prepare for Bulletin. money collected Christmas. The Bulldog Bulletin will not be reviewed, retained, nor withheld from distribution by school administrators prior to distribution, as long as the protections and limitations Camp Wild. Seeing the afforded by the Constitution and various court decisions are followed. is used to help kids’ faces light up when M: I worked track meets, collected In case questions arise over a specific copy as defined within these guidelines, the advice of a practicing communications attorney would be sought. The school urges support low- they get a right answer or canned goods for the Girard student journalists to recognize that with editorial control comes a responsibility to follow professional journalism standards as expressed by the Society of Professional income pregnant Journalists. have completed a project Methodist Church, and worked PROHIBITED OR NONPROTECTED MATERIAL (as defined by law): women. makes volunteering really at Warren Family Mission. I teach 1. Students cannot publish nor distribute libelous material. If the allegedly libeled party is a “public figure” or “public official” as defined below, then [it must be proven] • I participate worthwhile. I want to work dance at Krystie’s Dance Academy. that the false statement was published “with actual malice,” that the student journalist knew the statement was false, or that he or she published with reckless disregard for the truth without trying to verify the truthfulness of the statement. in the 30-Hour with kids when I get older, BB: How does volunteering affect 2. Students cannot publish or distribute material that is “obscene to minors.” “Minor” means any person under the age of 18. Famine to raise too, so this is a great way your life? 3. Students cannot publish nor distribute material that will cause a “material and substantial disruption of school activities.” money to help to start! T: Volunteering can have an A single member of the Bulldog Bulletin will not be held responsible for editorial content. Opinions expressed in the Bulldog Bulletin, if unsigned, do not necessarily reflect Submitted the views of either the administration or the school board. Signed opinions reflect the opinions of those who signed them. feed the hungry BB: How do you suggest extremely positive effect on your The Bulldog Bulletin is a tool in the learning process of journalism, and operates as a laboratory situation. Mistakes of fact through this learning process will be acknowledged with my church’s LHS junior Alexa Goffos reconstructs people become involved in life. I know that when I volunteer I and corrected in a subsequent issue of the Bulldog Bulletin. youth group. a house in Kentucky with her church’s am helping someone or something The Bulldog Bulletin editorial board, following the principles of the concept of public forum for student expression, will accept all letters to the editor, and other suggestions their community? from any reader, inside or outside of school. In keeping with this concept of forum for student expression, the Bulldog Bulletin will publish letters to the editor, provided We also took youth group. Opportunities to for the better. Who doesn’t like to they contain the author’s last name, house, homeroom, and/or address. The Bulldog Bulletin editorial board as a whole will be responsible for determining editorial opinions a mission trip volunteer are all over! It’s see that? Seeing someone happy which are printed. Letters will be published using “name withheld” providing the Bulldog Bulletin editor, managing editor, or news editor know the identity of the author. Szabo We reserve the right to withhold a letter or return it for more complete information if we determine it contains libel, obscenity, or material which will cause disruption of the to Kentucky in just a matter of finding the and knowing I had something to do school or invasion of privacy as defined by this policy. Letters will be edited for spelling and grammar and will be checked for verification. Should a letter contain errors in June to help reconstruct a house. right organization. Use your talents to with it is one of the best feelings in Juniors Macy Ross and Taylor Waid fact, excessive grammatical errors or being too long, it will be returned to the author for later resubmission. BB: How long have you volunteered at give back whether it be helping out at the the world. received awards of recognition for their These guidelines will be circulated to all student journalists. service to the Warren Family Mission. PROTECTED SPEECH (as defined by current press law) each? local dog shelter or visiting the elderly at BB: Will you consider having a party Based on the principles of the Society of Professional Journalists, students will be free to: • I’ve been at the Soup Kitchen for as a nursing home. Find the organization again next year? a. Report controversial, “fringe,” or minority opinions: topics that could be distasteful, unpopular, or unpleasant; long as I can remember. My family first M: Yes, with the success we had with the b. Publish or distribute material relating to sexual issues, but not limited to, virginity, birth control, and sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS; that best suits you and start volunteering went when I was 4 years old, and we’ve today! party, I will definitely consider having a November 2012 People 3 No Razors--for Ramey LHS teachers reach out in time of need

y atalie uper B N S Neonatal Intensive Care Unit until strong LHS staff members and students are Thanksgiving. Either way, students or Layout Editor enough to go home. G. Ramey came participating in this year’s “No Razors community members can sponsor anyone home on Sept. 11, and has been doing for Ramey.” taking part in not shaving by donating a This November, Lakeview schools well since. Some men participating will grow full certain amount of money for each day and the local community have come A. Ramey has already the participant together, renaming the annual event tackled a few rounds does not shave. “No-shave November” or “Movember” of chemotherapy Others who do to “No Razors for Ramey.” Beginning in now, continues to not participate 1999, the month of November has been a progress, and should in not shaving month dedicated to raising awareness for be able to complete can still make prostate cancer. “No shave November” her chemotherapy a difference is a month-long event when men do not treatments by the first by donating shave from Nov. 1 until Dec. 1. of the year. Once the money during The main goal of the month is to raise intensive treatments are this month. funds and awareness about men’s health complete, A. Ramey will G. Ramey issues, specifically prostate cancer (no- continue to have monthly said that shavenovember.org). This year, however, maintenance chemo he is “truly proceeds collected within school and treatments for another humbled by the community will be given to LHS two to three years. the school, guidance counselor Jonathon Ramey and Through it all, G. staff, and his family. Ramey said that it “has c o m m u n i t y Ramey’s wife, Amy Beth, was pregnant been such a human s u p p o r t with baby Genevieve at the time when she experience [and] I feel through all of was diagnosed with leukemia. Usually, strongly strongly that this” and wants treatment and chemotherapy would be this must have happened to “express started right away; however, doctors for a reason.” Top left, L. Herrholtz; middle, J. Wright; right, T. Preisse [his] sincerest had to research and take into account LHS staff members; gratitude to A. Ramey’s pregnancy in order to find a made aware of the Bottom left, J. Senedak; middle, S. Craigo; right, A. Handrych Photos by: Super the students, way to treat her while allowing baby G. Ramey’s situation, faculty, and Ramey to remain healthy and progress. decided they wanted c o m m u n i t y G. Ramey was delivered prematurely to get involved to help. Whether by not beards during the month of November, of Lakeview High School” for their and had to stay at the Cleveland Clinic shaving, or simply donating money, while others may trim or shave before “compassion and thoughtfulness.”

LHS students say benefits of Places to volunteer for the holidays: volunteering outweigh efforts Warren Family Mission

By Valerie Szabo been going every month ever since. Someplace Safe Reporter • Vacation Bible school- since the summer The Giving Tree leading into grade 5, so 7 total years Macy Ross and • Kids Camp Wild- 2 years Operation Christmas Alexa Goffos •Senior Beta Club/Bulldog Buddies- Taylor Waid 3 years Child BB: Where do you volunteer? • STAND- 2 years BB: What inspired you to throw a costume Second Harvest Food • St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen every • Relay for Life- 5 years Halloween party to raise money? third Saturday from Sept. to May • First Step for Change- 2 years M: Taylor and I really wanted to have a Bank • Vacation Bible school each summer at • Youth Group- 3 years Halloween party, and we decided that we Animal Shelters Blessed Sacrament Parish BB: What compels you to volunteer? wanted to make something good come of • Kids Camp Wild in summer, a 4-H I can’t help but smile when I’m able it. We thought of giving to the mission Toys for Tots sponsored camp for kids in grades K-4 to help out the community. I’m blessed and followed through with the idea. • School clubs such as Senior Beta, to have parents who got me involved at BB: What charity did you choose and Bulldog Buddies, and STAND a young age. Volunteering as a family why? party next year. • Warren’s Relay for Life as part of Blessed taught me the importance of helping T: The Warren Family Mission; families BB: How much money was charged per Sacrament’s team others. need food for Thanksgiving and donating person? • First Step for money can help families celebrate in BB: What is your favorite M: $5.00 Change, a pro- peace. part about volunteering BB: How much money was raised? life program (at one of the activities B: What other community service T: $1,000 where people at listed)? activities do you perform? my church fill I love helping with T: I aided for the orthopedics during baby bottles with kids, such as at Vacation my study hall and have helped the change. The Bible School and Kids Warren Family Mission prepare for money collected Camp Wild. Seeing the Christmas. is used to help kids’ faces light up when M: I worked track meets, collected support low- they get a right answer or canned goods for the Girard income pregnant have completed a project Methodist Church, and worked women. makes volunteering really at Warren Family Mission. I teach • I participate worthwhile. I want to work dance at Krystie’s Dance Academy. in the 30-Hour with kids when I get older, BB: How does volunteering affect Famine to raise too, so this is a great way your life? money to help to start! T: Volunteering can have an Submitted feed the hungry BB: How do you suggest extremely positive effect on your with my church’s LHS junior Alexa Goffos reconstructs people become involved in life. I know that when I volunteer I youth group. a house in Kentucky with her church’s their community? am helping someone or something We also took youth group. Opportunities to for the better. Who doesn’t like to a mission trip see that? Seeing someone happy volunteer are all over! It’s Szabo to Kentucky in just a matter of finding the and knowing I had something to do June to help reconstruct a house. right organization. Use your talents to with it is one of the best feelings in Juniors Macy Ross and Taylor Waid BB: How long have you volunteered at give back whether it be helping out at the the world. received awards of recognition for their each? local dog shelter or visiting the elderly at BB: Will you consider having a party service to the Warren Family Mission. • I’ve been at the Soup Kitchen for as a nursing home. Find the organization again next year? long as I can remember. My family first that best suits you and start volunteering M: Yes, with the success we had with the went when I was 4 years old, and we’ve today! party, I will definitely consider having a The Bulldog Bulletin 4 Senior Spotlight

Funniest high school moment? Falling If you could have any super power, down the side of the creek playing catch what would it be? To control time with Alexa Popovich Dream job? Graphic designer If you were any animal, what would favorite food? CURLY FRIES you be and why? A panther because If you were a chess piece, which would they look cute and intimidating at the you be? Come back to me on that same time Dream pet? If you could have any super power, Another cat what would it be? The ability to fly Favorite article of clothing/why? dream job? Play for the U.S.A. softball My cardigan. So comfortable. team Do you have or would you get a tattoo? Favorite food? I love all food. If so, of what? Probably, I don’t know If you were a chess piece, which would yet. you be? I would be the Queen, so I What is something interesting about could be the most powerful. yourself no one knows about? Dream pet? My dream pet would be a I was born on an Air force base in Santa dolphin. Monica, California Alyssa Michelle Favorite article of clothing/why? Yoga Aubree Kristine Lint Who would you rather be Mario or pants because they are so comfortable. Luigi, why? I prefer not to be any Italian Nicholas Favorite shape? A star plumber. Nicknames? Lyss, Lyssa, Lissie Do you have or would you get a tattoo? Nicknames? Smaubree, because I’m In the future if you have any children Best friends? Brittni Marino, Sarah If so, of what? I want to get a tattoo on small and I’m Aubree what would you want their names to Estlack, Savanna Winch, Nikki Bradley, my foot. Best friends? My cats be? Child #1 Emily Soles, Sydney Stuber, Clay Becker What is something interesting about Favorite underclassmen? Addison Child #2 and Child #3 Favorite underclassmen? Justin Journey, yourself no one knows about? When I Perry! What is in your pocket/ purse right Ben Biehl, Caitlyn McDivitt, Cara Fuller, was a baby, my hair was black. favorite teacher? Whichever one is now? Perfume, keys, money, and Taylor Waid, Lauren Casassa Hannah Who would you rather be Mario or reading this. cellular device Petrosky Luigi, why? Mario, he’s the man. Quote you live by? “Change is Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Favorite teacher? In the future if you have any children inevitable, except from a vending 10 years older Miss Bucko and Mrs. Schlatt What would you want their names to machine.” What sports/clubs are you in? tennis Quote you live by? be? Theme song? Gangnam Style by PSY Have you ever been arrested? Explain. Never let the fear of striking out keep I would name my girl Rylee Marie and Favorite band/singer? The Boxer As far as I know, no. you from playing the game. the boy would be Landon James. Rebellion What’s your biggest accomplishment/ Theme song? “Forever Young” by Jay-Z Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Favorite movie? Hot Rod, no doubt achievement? Oh, you know. . . Favorite band/singer? Big Sean boiiii Graduated from college, having a good Favorite t.v. show? Big Bang Theory favorite football team? The one from Favorite movie? The Notebook, who paying job, and starting a family. Favorite actor/actress? Zach Galifianakis the place, with the colors, and the doesn’t love The Notebook? What sports/clubs are you in? I play Favorite color? Green helmets. Favorite t.v. show? softball.. Dream date? Michael Cera Besides books, what has been in your The Voice Team Adam What is your favorite football team? What was your funniest high school locker the longest? Favorite actor/actress? Rachel McAdams Well, the Browns are my hometown moment? My friends and I body painted Vitamin water. It’s still there! Favorite color? Aqua team, but they’re horrible, so I would for the football game and after we all What is the dumbest piece of trivial Dream date? Channing Tatum, sorry have to go with the New England piled into the car and got halfway there, information that you know? . . . . Justin Patriots. I realized I had only socks on. If you could be any Pokemon, which Journey If you were any animal, what would would you be? Snorlax you be and why? A giraffe, I’d be taller

If you were any animal, what would Favorite actor/actress? you be and why? Denzel Fenstermaker A giraffe. Just look at me… Favorite color? Aqua or clear dream job? Dream date? Chloe Weimer ;) Touring musician. Stereotypical, I know. Funniest high school moment? Favorite food? Sayers preaching in the locker room Anything edible If you could have any super power, Dream pet? Gorilla what would it be? Teleportation (like in What is something interesting about Jumper) yourself no one knows about? Dream job? Too much for paper, follow me on Trainer for the Indianapolis Colts twitter @RunGeraldAndrew Favorite food? Chicken Burrito from Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Chipotle (Double meat, pinto beans, Either living in a big house with Eric corn, cheese, fresh salsa) Harris having awesome cars and all Dream pet? One of the hamsters from kinds of cool stuff or running from the Kia Soul commercials zombies Favorite article of clothing/why? Gerald Andrew What sports/clubs are you in? Evan Nicholas Cut offs, because of my nd2 Amendment Cross country, baseball, band , 2DUT rights Runyan Besides books, what has been in your McCollum Do you have or would you get a tattoo? Nicknames? locker the longest? Nicknames? If so, of what? I’d either get a unicorn Jerry, Jer-Bear, Naked Jerry A half-full cup of French vanilla Evian, Froboy, Crazy Charles on my right bicep or “MOM” over my Best friends? cappuccino that’s been there since the Best friends? heart Harris, Frank, Nussle, Nick, Vine first week of school. Grz, Thel, RunNgun, O Marbles (AKA What is something interesting about Favorite underclassmen? What is the dumbest piece of trivial Bean), Pish, Justin, Carmy, Luke, Ben yourself no one knows about? Megan Laws & Emma Black information that you know? Witt was born with two holes in my ears, Favorite teacher? Bone is five times stronger than steel. Favorite underclassmen? and I was homeschooled. Miss Bucko, Queen Cathy If you could be any Pokémon, which Amber (I guess), Sayers, Ang, Clo, In the future if you have any children Quote you live by? would you be? Pikachu. He’s the only Whit, all of the football sophomores and what would you want their names to “Be patient, have fun, and let it all hang one I know. I liked baseball cards not juniors, Gerre, William, Allie, Meghan be? Walker and Texas Ranger out.”—2012 Lakeview Boys XC Pokémon cards. Yanci Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Theme song? Future plans? Favorite teacher? I don’t know, I’ll tell you when I get The WOP—J Dash Attend Kent State University Miss Bucko and Mr. Priesse there. Favorite band/singer? (undecided major) Quote you live by? What sports/clubs are you in? Two Days Until Tomorrow  Birthday? I’m the best.”—Anthony Sentner Football, Track, Sr. Beta, Sr. Exec Favorite movie? April 4, 1995 Theme song? Committee Vice President BASEketball Dream date? “Man on the Moon” by Kid Cudi Have you ever been arrested? Explain. Favorite t.v. show? Natalie Portman Favorite band/singer? Yes, when I killed a chicken in Whiterun Duck Dynasty Reliant K or Mat Kearney I gained five bounty and refused to pay. Favorite actor/actress? compiled by Favorite movie? Favorite football team? Indianapolis Vin Diesel Katie Smith and The Hangover Colts Favorite color? Favorite t.v. show? Cobalt blue and red Vindy Perera Always Sunny in Philadelphia November 2012 Senior Spotlight 5

If you could have any super power, Favorite article of clothing and why? what would it be? Hoodies—they’re warm and comfort- To teleport myself to anywhere at any able. time! Favorite shape? I don’t know, but I defi- Dream job? nitely hate triangles and trig Veterinarian or marine biologist Do you have or would you get a tattoo? Favorite food? Tacos If so, of what? I probably wouldn’t get Dream pet? I’m happy with a dog. :) a tattoo. Do you have or would you get a tattoo? In the future, if you have any children, If so, of what? Maybe an angel, depends what names would you choose? I have Who would you rather be Mario or Lu- no clue. igi? Why? Neither! What is in your pocket right now? A In the future if you have any children “5” gum, car keys, my iPhone, and gum what names would you choose? wrappers. Dory or Jane for a girl, and Shaun or Ri- Where do you see yourself in ten years? ley for a boy. Hopefully, an engineer somewhere do- Where do you see yourself in ten years? ing what I love AND making money! Married to my best friend, living in the Jeremy Daniel Lucas What sports/clubs are you in? I used to Morgan Christine Williams Carolinas, maybe with kids by then. play a lot of sports, but now I only golf What sports/clubs are you in? Nicknames? J-man, J-dawg, and Rico occasionally. Nicknames? Mo and Momo French Club and Ski Club Best friends? Jordan Mirto Biggest accomplishment/achievement? Best friends? Shane Smith, Lauren Hen- What’s your biggest accomplishment/ Favorite underclassmen? Mark Metzger, I won the school spelling bee three times nessy, Jaimee Lombard, Taylor Ellsworth, achievement? Chris Hillier, Ashley Frasca, Lizzie Chor- Favorite football team? OSU, the Bull- and Alex Williams Getting all A’s throughout high school. das, and Kenny DelPiero dogs, and the Browns Favorite underclassmen? Kyle Williams, If you could be any Pokémon, which Favorite teacher? Mr. Sensabaugh Besides books, what has been in your Aleks Sinanovic, and Shayla and Dia- would you be? Squirtle Theme song? “Who I Am Hates Who locker the longest? My graphing calcu- mond Williamson Favorite t.v. show as a child? Rugrats I’ve Been” by Relient K lator, since Handrych doesn’t let us bring Favorite teachers? Madame Hartley and Birthday? Dec. 15, 1994 Favorite movie? The Lord of the Rings them to our calculus class. Mr. Ramey! What are your plans for after high series What is the dumbest piece of trivial in- What quote do your live by? “Happiness school? Go to Penn State for physical Favorite t.v. shows? The Office and 24 formation that you know? The correct on Earth ain’t just for high achievers.” therapy. Favorite actor/actress? Viggo Mortensen tempo of the song “Mars” is 167.32 quar- Favorite band(s)/singer(s)? Shinedown Pet peeves? People who chew food with Favorite color? Red ter note beats per minute. and Eric Church their mouth open—gross. And being If you could have any super power, what Favorite t.v. show as a child? Spongebob Favorite t.v. shows? How I Met Your treated like a child or looked down upon, would it be? I’d love to control time! I Squarepants Mother, Paranormal Witness, and Break- who wouldn’t be annoyed by that? could speed through school days, and If your life were a board game, which ing Bad Theme song? “Springsteen” by Eric drag out my weekends and free days! would it be? Chess Favorite color? Purple Church Dream job? An engineer or something What are your plans for after high Dream date? I’m dating him. :) What is your funniest high school mem- else that’s math-related. school? Attending Youngstown State If you were any animal, what would ory? There are many, but for this year, Favorite food? Steak University for engineering you be and why? A monkey! Cuz I like probably Abigail throwing flashcards on If you were a chess piece, which would Birthday? Mar. 11, 1995 them. :P the window in French! you be? Queen

What is your favorite food? My grand- If you were a chess piece, which would ma’s apple pie. you be? Bishop What is your dream pet? Bulldog What is your dream pet? A white tiger What is your favorite article of clothing Favorite article of clothing and why? and why? My lime green Nike shoes be- The shawl my grandmother gave to me, cause they are really bright. because it is soft and elegant. Do you have or would you get a tattoo? Favorite shape? [no] If so, of what? No, but I think a tattoo Do you have or would you get a tattoo? with song lyrics would be cool. If so, of what? I don’t have one, but I What is something interesting about want “I’m living in the moment” on my yourself that no one knows about? I was left hip and “I’m enjoying this” on my born with a broken collarbone. right hip. In the future, if you have any children, What is something interesting about what names would you choose? For a yourself that no one knows about? I boy, Mason, for a girl, Charlotte drive like a man. Andrew James Mitcham What is in your pocket/purse right Abigail Marie Wakefield Who would you rather be Mario or Lu- igi? Why? Luigi, I’m an interesting side- now? Wallet, pencil, keys, phone, and Birthday? Jan. 22, 1995 What are your nicknames? Mitcham, kick. chapstick Nicknames? Abi Muchachum, Powerhouse, Triple X, and In the future, if you have any children Where do you see yourself in ten years? Best friends? Vindya Perera, Zack Fra- Muchacha chugachugachichum what names would you choose? For a Behind a pharmacy counter sca, Nathan Hanson, Katie Smith, Evan Who are your best friends? Evan Kelly, boy, William Joel, and for a girl, Emma- What extracurricular activities are you Kelly, Bri Brannon, and Celeste Marshall Sydney Olejnik, Jeremy Lucas, Katie line Aria. involved in? Tennis, band, student coun- Favorite underclassmen? Vihanga Per- Smith, Katie Lamar, and Alex Miller Where do you see yourself in ten years? cil, NHS, Bulldog Buddies, STAND, and era, small Hannah, Jake Tomko, Spencer, Who are your favorite underclassmen? Living in Vindy’s garage Youth Ministry Gabe, Manny, and the Drumline Avery Mauger, Alyana O’Rourke, Kristin What sports/clubs are you in? National Have you ever been arrested? Explain. Favorite teachers? Mr. Voorhies, Ma- Sandford, Tatum Sheets, Gabe Olejnik, Piano Guild, ‘nuff said. No, I haven’t even been pulled over. dame Hartley, and Mr. Sensabaugh Zach Teffner, and Chris Churley What’s your biggest accomplishment/ What’s your greatest accomplishment/ What quote do you live by? “No one can Who are your favorite teachers? Miss achievement? I have Vindy’s DNA. Oh… achievement? Getting selected for NHS love you if you don’t love yourself.” Bucko, Señora Seiple, Señor Swinning, and I got my soul back. and Buckeye Boys State Theme song? “Stay or Leave” by the and Mrs. Miller Besides books, what has been in your What is your favorite football team? Dave Matthews Band & Tim Reynolds What quote do you live by? “If it is to be, locker the longest? Clothing… shorts, NFL—Cleveland Browns; College—Ohio Favorite band/singer? The Dave Mat- it is up to me.” shirts, it’s my other closet, yet I’m never State thews Band or Amanda Palmer What is your theme song? “Gangnam naked in class. What is the most trivial piece of infor- Favorite movie? Memoirs of a Geisha Style” by PSY What is the dumbest piece of trivial in- mation you know? NERF stands for Favorite t.v. show? The Big Bang Theory What is your favorite movie? 21 Jump formation that you know? Vindy is NOT Non-Expanding Recreational Foam. Favorite actor/actress? Natalie Portman Street an African. If you could be any Pokémon, which Favorite color? Burgundy What is your favorite t.v. show? Modern If you could be any Pokémon, which would you be? Squirtle Dream date? Mr. Ferderber, Desmond Family would you be? Red Gyarados, a majestic What was your favorite t.v. show as a Tutu, or Wu Chun Who is your favorite actor/actress? Ben Pokémon of the sea. child? Ned’s Declassified Funniest high school moment? Gallop- Stiller Favorite t.v. show as a child? Poke- If your life was a board game, which ing down the halls with Vindy with duct What is your favorite color? Orange mon! Gotta catch ‘em all… *sings entire would it be? Clue—to some, I’m a mys- tape roll coconuts Who is your dream date? Sofia Vergara theme* tery. If you were any animal, what would or Anne Hathaway If your life were a board game, which What college/university do you plan to you be and why? Aye-aye If you were any animal, what would would it be? Boggle attend?The University of Findlay If you could have any super power, you be and why? A gorilla so I could What are your plans for after high what would it be? Shapeshifter beat my chest. school? Study piano performance and If you could have any super power, What is your dream job? Concert pia- arts management. what would it be? Invisibility nist The Bulldog Bulletin 6 Features The future of education : Top colleges offer free online courses By Marisa Pesa an interview with The New York and Coursera, have caught the assignments whenever is best that they do not become busy Graphics Editor Times. attention of millions in the past for them; each class provides an work that is easy to fake one’s Based in Cambridge, year alone. However, contrary estimation of the time demanded way through…if the institution Massachusetts, edX has enrolled to popular belief, MOOCs are per week. A class roughly lasts which offers online degrees Launched on 5 March 2012, 750,000 people from around the not relatively “new”; the first ran anywhere from one month to has met the high standards set edX is a non-profit organization world in its first fall courses. in 2008 through the University six months and may also require forth by the state or professional that offers free online courses to The organization’s goals are to of Manitoba under the direction prerequisites. Through blogs, accreditation associations, then individuals worldwide seeking “combine the desire to reach out of George Siemens, Bonnie students have the ability to pose yes I believe that you can get an an education. The Harvard- to students of all ages, means, Stewart, Dave Cormier and and answer questions. excellent education online.” M.I.T. partnership Stephen Downes The Time article “College offers courses (xedbook.com). Is Dead. Long Live College!” edX courses offered: taught through Innovations in reports on an eleven year-old Harvard and M.I.T. technology, from Pakistani girl who was able to •Intro to Solid State Chemistry as well as leading cloud computing finish her Udacity final exam u n i v e r s i t i e s to social media, during her country’s shut down •Intro to Computer Science including Berkley have allowed of YouTube thanks to a user from and The University for the future of Malaysia who posted detailed •Intro to Computer Science of Texas. With the higher education descriptions of the videos for and Programming passing of each to transition from a her. course, students concrete to virtual Lakeview High School math •X1 Software as a Service receive an honor realm. This teacher Austin Handrych is one certificate of www.edx.org unconventional of the few LHS teachers who •X2 Software as a Service completion. way of learning steadily combine teaching and EdX offers free online cillege level courses to individuals world wide. M.I.T. Computer proves to be technology. “As a teacher who •Circuits and Electronics Science and flexible, interactive has posted notes and lectures Artificial Intelligence professor and nations and to deliver and even inexpensive. online and as a teacher who •Health in Numbers: Anant Argarwal founded these teachings from a faculty With the cost of college and the has also taken online classes, Quanitative Methods in the website on the belief that who reflect the diversity of its amount of student debt steadily I see both good and bad in Clinical & Public Health Ser- everyone should be given audience” (edx.org). increasing from previous years, online courses,” said Handrych. vice the opportunity for a higher The promotion of MOOCs the word “free” is of great Asked if he feels edX certificates education. “Our goal is to (Massively Open Online Course) importance to those seeking a are credible, Handrych stated, •Foundations of change the world through has recently skyrocketed in higher education. “I believe that there should be Computer Graphics education,” said Argarwal, edX’s response to media attention. Students are free to view standards and accountability first and current president, in Sites, including Udemy, Udacity lectures and complete homework on these online programs so College cost : is it worth it? By Taylor Waid Reporter that paying off that debt makes Laurie gerdy, also said student guidance counselor, John Ramey for college easier according paying other bills more difficult, loans are a good idea. “Loans said, “Yes, college to U.S. News and World Report and a quarter say it has made can be a good thing for is worth it. The with financial aid, free money, High school can be summed buying a home more difficult, as students who are paying earning potential government aid, 529 plans, and up in two words: college well as, had an impact on career for their own college. It over the course of financial planning. preparation. If it’s not the choice. is statistically proven a lifetime is greater “Students can better their constant state testing or college However, student loans can that students do better for someone college options by taking surveys that magically appear be a good choice according to in college when who goes to college rigorous course work, in front of students, it’s the YSU financial counselor, Frank they take out a loan than someone challenging themselves, and curriculum that students are Scrocco. “Student loans are because they are held who doesn’t. developing good study habits,” expected to know. However, a good thing because you’re responsible. Loans also However, it also said Ramey. Many scholarships is college even worth the sky- investing in your education and teach students how d e p e n d s are awarded to students who rocketing costs and student debt your future. However, students to manage money. on the achieve a high GPA and ACT that follow? only need to borrow what they Yes, debt person scores. According to Pew Research need to cover college costs. There can be an a n d College is not the only higher Center surveys conducted are many things students can do issue, but his/her education option for students this spring, the majority of to manage a budget for college. guidelines goals.” after high school. Depending on Americans (57%) say the higher Government applications such h a v e Pa y i n g the individual, apprenticeship education system in the United as, FAFSA generate student been set for college programs and short-term job States fails to provide students grants, loans, awards, and in place to can be the training programs are available. with good value for the money federal works study to students make paying it off easier. After t o u g h e s t These programs train people they and their families spend. who need help. Parents should graduation, the student has part of for jobs, such as, welding and An even larger majority (75%) also help their children prepare six months to find a job and g e t t i n g plumbing. “Not everyone has says college is too expensive for college through saving repayment is based on his/her a d e g r e e to go to college. Many students for most Americans to afford. plans.” salary.” and, ultimately, a job. However, overlook good options such as At the same time, however, Another financial advisor, Lakeview High School’s students can make preparing the military,” said Ramey. an overwhelming majority of college graduates (86%) say Yes, college is worth it. The that college has been a good It is statistically proven that “ “ earning potential over the course Student loans are a good thing investment for them personally. students do better in college “ Those who consider college of a lifetime is greater for someone because you’re investing in your when they take out a loan. a bad investment are maybe “ who goes to college than someone education. --Frank Scrocco, --Laurie Gerdy, Financial Adviser “ students leaving college with a who doesn’t. “ --Jon Ramey, YSU Financial Counselor substantial debt burden. Among LHS Guidance Counselor those who do, about half say Warren Medical Main Discount Drug 105 High Street Specialists, Inc. 169 S. High Street Located at: (330) 638-1100 Christopher C. 8507 Main Street Bring this ad (330) 637-3016 Chuirazzi M.D. Kinsman, OH 44428 in for a free 9375 East Market St. (330)-876-1228 taco! Suite 1 Cortland Sparkle Market (330) 609-5089 Cortland delivery available upon request November 2012 Features 7 Biden, Clinton rally Caffeinated energy drinks for Obama reported to increase By Aaron Paczak crophone emphasizing Reporter the importance of voting, health problems and in particular voting After over 8,000 tickets were early. He said, “We’ve got handed out in Ohio cities of to spend next week pick- Warren, Youngstown, and Aus- ing up as many votes as tintown, approximately 5,000 possible.” ticketholders were admitted Former President Bill Krafft into the Covelli Centre on Oct. Clinton took the stage Former President Bill Clinton spoke at the 29 to the Democratic Presiden- as the second speaker, Democratic Rally at the Covelli Centre tial Rally (vindy.com). The rally thanking the crowd for in Youngstown, OH. kicked off at 2:30 p.m. with the their support. Clinton’s singing of the American Na- speech primarily focused issues the Obama administra- tional Anthem, the reciting of on issues President Barack tion is facing and promoting the the Pledge of Allegiance, and Obama faces and his plans on Presidential ticket on the Demo- chants of “Four more years!” resolving said issues. cratic side, Vice President Joe and “Fire it up!” and “Ready to “[President] Obama offers Biden took the floor. Go!” as the arena overflowed its specific resolutions for a very Biden mainly focused his By Jayna Szwedko drinks suggest better atheletic 4,800 person capacity, nearly ev- weak economy. . . . Not anyone speaking on the criticizing of the Reporter performance, energy boosts, and ery person holding an Obama- who serves as president could Republican Presidential ticket an increase in mental sharpness. Biden sign. fix this whole economy in one of former Massachusetts gover- After consuming dangerous However, the intake of energy Though President Barack term,” said Clinton. nor Mitt Romney and Wisconsin amounts of the highly drinks has far more detrimental Obama did not attend due to his Other than the issues within Congressman Paul Ryan. caffeinated Monster Energy effects on the body than most staying in Washington in view the economy, Clinton also fo- “America is not in decline. . . drinks, according to data consumers are aware,” says M. of Super-Storm Sandy, thou- cused on education and health . Governor Romney and Con- released by the U.S. Food and Paczak. sands still came out the rally care, among the biggest issues gressman Ryan are in denial,” Drug Administration (FDA), Parents of 14-year-old for Democratic support, and the for the crowd. Cheers exploded said Biden. within the past five years, five Anais Fournier, who reside speakers apologized for his ab- when Clinton expounded on “Romney said ‘let Detroit go deaths have occurred. The in Maryland, filed a lawsuit sence. these topics. bankrupt,’” said Biden as he deaths are linked to Monster on Oct. 23 against Monster “President Obama is sorry he “Obama’s education plan is attacked his opposition. “Mitt and an additional death has Energy claiming the caffeine can’t be here,” said Vice Presi- better for the future of Ameri- Romney will say anything to been linked to another energy in the company’s drinks killed dent Joe Biden, “He’s just doing ca,” said Clinton. win.” drink. Side effects such as their daughter, according to his job.” Later, on the subject of health The Vice President also pro- vomiting, severe stomach Time. Fournier consumed two The first main speaker of the care, Clinton said, “Three mil- claimed his appreciation for pains and abnormal heart rates 24-oz. Monster Energy drinks rally was Congressman Tim lion young people have health other Democratic Party mem- have also been linked to major in 24 hours and her autopsy Ryan. “I will never apologize insurance under their parents’ bers running for office in Ohio consumptions of energy drinks attributed her death to “cardiac for supporting Barack Obama,” health care plan for the first such as Sherrod Brown and Tim including Monster and other arrhythmia due to caffeine said Ryan, “The President loves time,” (vindy.com). Ryan. brands such as Red Bull and toxicity”, reports Time. Youngstown.” After Clinton spent most of Rockstar. “Most energy drinks contain Ryan spent his time at the mi- his time on stage discussing the Lakeview High School nurse caffeine, guarana and taurine. Maureen Paczak says, “Kid/ These are all stimulants, which teens should not be drinking means the body is getting energy drinks. Energy drinks bombarded with an overload The Origins of Superstitions contain substances which of stimulants with taking in can be very harmful to the just one drink, which affect By Katie Lamar D. Roosevelt possessed an and most common is that when neurologial and cardiovascular many body organs and organ Editor-in-Chief infamous fear of the number 13: the ladder is propped against systems.” systems. They increase in the “If he had a cancellation and a wall, it forms a triangle, The harmful health effects of heart rate, blood pressure, Nearly everyone can agree, it looked as if there would be symbolizing the Holy Trinity. energy drinks have been raised motor activity, and even speech on a test or game day they have 13 people to lunch, he would To walk through the triangle over many years, with critics and temperature. This can easily done a little dance or rubbed invite his secretary to join them insults the Trinity and attracts blaming them for corroding lead to physical dependency their lucky charm in hopes so there wouldn’t be 13.” This the devil. The second theory dental health in teenagers, and addiction. Dental erosions some magic will work to their fear is so common it even has is related to the unluckiness of increasing blood pressure, and are also a concern from energy advantage. Many believe these a name: triskaidekaphobia. convicted criminals climbing even causing a reappearance drinks because the pH is in the superficial tricks help direct Because of this fear, airlines do ladders to be hanged. The third of psychosis in schizophrenia acidic range, which can destroy fate. From whence these rituals not normally number a 13th theory dates back to the ancient patients, according to the tooth enamel,” says M. originate, however, is not row, and tall buildings do not Egyptian view that a god could earthmedicine.com. Several calls Paczak. th widely known. include a 13 floor. be seen walking up or down the have been made for a ban on These alcohol-free energy One of the most common Another well-known ladder, while an intruder passes marketing and selling energy drinks may also increase the risk superstitions is the luck of a superstition is the fear of walking under. drinks to children. of alcohol abuse among teens rabbit’s foot. Not only is the under ladders. Vyse said that, The ritual of throwing salt over “I do not think there are and college students, according rabbit’s foot a symbol of good w h i l e one’s left shoulder, a seemingly benefits from drinking energy to a new study by researchers luck, but also of fertility. While silly act, is said to prevent drinks. Rather, I think that at the University of Maryland. the true origin of the charm is large scale consequences, kids/teens should derive Researchers found that 10% unknown, the most common primarily, the devil’s energy from eating a diet of students reported being belief is that since rabbits are attacking from behind! loaded with nutrients and high-frequency energy drink born with eyes open, the charm Salt as a preservative is good carbohydrates and consumers—drinking energy may have been believed to symbolically a natural exercise. Kids/teens do not drinks at least 52 days per year, ward off the evil eye. enemy of anyone need to put substances in their and even in some cases, every Another common seeking to bodies which are unnatural day, according to Time. superstition is a fear of the destroy. If a and harmful,” says M. Paczak. “It is important to be an number 13. According s u p e r s t i t i o u s According to Time, reports informed consumer. Learn to an interview with believer spills are prompting calls for the about the product before using MSNBC, author and salt, he/she FDA to take a harder look at the it. Do not ever succumb to strong psychology professor must throw a quantity of caffeine included advertising. Parents should Stuart Vyse said pinch over the in energy drinks. Currently, also be aware and involved in that “the number left shoulder to the FDA does not require the what their child is drinking and 13 has very old discourage the amount of caffeine in a product restrict them from such harmful references associated devil’s attack from the to be shown on the food label, substances,” says M. Paczak. with groups of 13 n o t sinister left side. The presence according to Time. Since caffeine For more information, M. people.” Examples truly known where this of salt is sure to scare him off! is not a nutrient, it only needs Paczak suggests the American of these groups include Christ’s superstition originated, “it’s The encyclopedia also to be listed under ingredients Academy of Pediatrics article, last supper with 13 guests in not totally irrational. People addresses the fear of black cats if it is added to a food. Energy “Clinical Report--Sports Drinks attendance and one betraying may have had bad experiences; or what some in the middle ages drinks not regulated under and Energy Drinks for Children Christ. In Norse mythology, maybe something had dropped of Europe considered witches in FDA guidelines are sold as and Adolescents: Are They a story regards 12 benevolent on their heads.” In Richard disguise. A black cat crossing dietary supplements. Appropriate?” gods gathered in a hall attacked Webster’s The Encyclopedia of a person’s path is said to be an “Marketing strategies to th by Loki, the 13 . Vyse also said Superstitions lists three possible “indication of bad luck, as the promote the use of energy that former President Franklin reasons for the belief. The first devil was watching.” The Bulldog Bulletin 8 Features Suicide presents never-ending problem

By Ashley Olejnik hotline for help range from the Reporter 18 to 55 years old. Girls are more likely to call us because men in As the third leading cause general do not express the need of death among young people, for help as much as girls do,” resulting in a total of 4,000 deaths Vessley said. per year (bullyingstatistics.com), Suicide can be a very complex suicide is a major problem problem. Often, those who hear not only among teens but also thoughts of suicide from a among the elderly. friend or family member ignore The new “Arrive Alive” signs reinforce posters hung in Photos by Paczak Older adults are becoming the problem. the hallways of Lakeview High School. more depressed and committing Depression is considered an suicide at greater rates than untreated mental illness that ever before due to the lack of contributes to the thought of attention to physical and mental suicide. Suicidal threats have health. been misread over the years. As The elderly make up 13 the number of deaths increase, percent of the U.S. population, however, people learn to take but account for 20 percent of the situation more seriously. all suicide deaths. (NPR.com). “My job working on the A death of a family member, a suicide hotline is not only to help divorce, break-up, and any other with suicidal thoughts but also stressful situations could lead to to try educating more people thoughts of suicide as well. about suicide. Individuals need “The common stressors to contribute more to raise are family situations and awareness to the problem,” relationship problems,” said Vessley said. Carol Vessley, a suicide hotline As suicidal death rates increase, Cortland Rotary donates signs operator. the number of individuals trying “Suicide is too complex to to show awareness to the serious discouraging texting while driving to state the number one cause. problem increases as well. Picture a glass of water filled Last year, one of the first Lakeview schools to the top, and if you add one organizations dedicated to the single drop to the glass it will prevention of suicide called students,” said Zeck. “I see Rotary Club and presented at over flow. All of the water SAVE educated 10,618 teens By Aaron Paczak represents problem’s a person and adults on depression and Reporter parents dropping their chil- the club’s meeting on Nov. 6 could be going through, and suicide prevention (SAVE.org). dren off at the middle and el- by member Rod Zeck. once the glass overflows with To promote safe driving ementary schools all the time Painted reflective blue, water that is when the thought and the new laws prohibit- with phones in their hands. It’s these two-foot by three-foot of suicide would cross a persons For suicide prevention call: ing texting while driving, just not safe.” signs are an addition to the mind,” she said. 1-800-SUICIDE new signs have been posted The signs, posted at Lakev- numerous “no texting while The number of calls workers (1-800-784-2433) throughout Lakeview Lo- iew Middle School, Lakev- driving” signs already lo- receive on the hotline range cal School District that read iew Elementary School, and cated throughout the halls of from 53,000-55,000 a year. or 1-800-273-TALK “Arrive Alive, Don’t Text and Lakeview High School on Hill- Lakeview High School. “The majority calling suicide (1-800-273-8255) Drive!” man Drive and Portal Drive, “[The signs] are not just for were donated by Cortland’s

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Cortland Dairy Queen recently announced that with the decision to stay open all year,” he it will be serving its teats to ice cream lovers all said. year long. In recent years, Dairy Queen has shut its The Dairy Queen traditionally closed on doors at the start of the cold months and opens for Nov. 16 according to Bush. “We have not seen spring and summer. The shop will now be serving a change in business yet with the new hours,” customers all through the winter. he said. Cortland Dairy Queen owner, Kurt Bush, said the The restaurant offers a wide variety of treats reason for the change is money. and food that can be enjoyed during the winter. “The reason behind the change in hours is the For example, Dairy Queen makes ice cream Top Dairy Queen treats in economy in general. Each year I would weigh the cakes, perfect for birthdays and holidays positives and the negatives of keeping the Dairy throughout the year. Also, the Cortland Dairy Lakeview High School: Queen open during the winter months. Closing the Queen offers warmer options on their menu doors during winter obviously means no money such as hot dogs and a BBQ sandwich which during that time. In the past, it was acceptable to can be enjoyed when the weather grows close and just relax in the winter months; now, with colder. The Cortland Dairy Queen has recently the economy in the state it is in, staying open in the introduced some Orange Julius items as well. First: Oreo Blizzard winter is needed,” Orange, triple berry, he said. strawberry-banana, Bush said that, strawberry, and “Public demand mango-pineapple Second:Reese’s Cup Blizzard was not a factor” smoothies are in making his now available in decision, “I was addition to ice quite surprised by cream treats. the overwhelming Third: Pumpkin Pie Blizzard support we received November 2012 Features 9 Romney hammers Big Bird in pre-election debate

By Katie Smith a variety of sources, including member sponsorships, product sales, and of our work is so extensive and so Opinions Editor stations’ dues, the Corporation for donations. However, shows not as well deeply rooted in education . . . the fact Public Broadcasting (CPB), government known, such as Antiques Roadshow and that we are in this debate at all is just During the first presidential debate agencies, foundations, Frontline, may be facing money incomprehensible.” on Oct 3, 2012, Mitt Romney told the corporations, and private shortages if funding were cut. In 2011, the government spent about nation that he planned on cutting the citizens. P B S ’ s $430 million to support the Corporation funding for PBS with a memorable jab In an interview o r i g i n a l for Public Broadcasting, the subsidy at Big Bird. According to Forbes.com, with CNN, m i s s i o n that Romney proposed cutting out of Romney said, “I’m going to stop the S e s a m e was to the budget, to then divide the funds subsidy to PBS. I’m going to stop other S t r e e t ’ s p r o v i d e between PBS and National Public things. I like PBS, I love Big Bird. But I’m e x e c u t i v e access to Radio (NPR). not going to keep spending money on v i c e programming—in This funding is such a small amount things to borrow money from China to p r e s i d e n t particular to those in rural of “wasteful” spending that well- pay for. That’s number one.” According S h e r r i e areas and those who could known astrophysicist Neil deGrasse to U.S. World News & Report, his view W e s t i n not afford to pay for private Tyson tweeted, “Cutting PBS support created a backlash that involved 17,000 said that television channels. These to help balance the Federal budget is tweets per minute for “Big Bird” and R o m n e y ’s stations rely on federal like deleting text files to make room on 10,000 tweets per minute for “PBS.” proposal to end funding through PBS to your 500 gig hard drive.” What does this mean for Big Bird funding for PBS continue to run. Big Bird meanwhile responded to and all the other characters on the would have In an interview with CNN, PBS Romney’s words like the six-year- beloved show? Not much. According little to no effect chief executive Paula Kerger said, old he is, with a tweet that read “My to abcnews.com, federal funding for PBS on Sesame Street’s budget “Stations in rural parts of the country, bedtime is usually 7:45, but I was really only accounts for about 0.00012% of the because the show receives where their part of the federal tired yesterday & fell asleep at 7! Did I federal budget for 2011. PBS’s website “very little funding” from PBS, as most funding is 40, 50, 60 percent, these miss anything last night?” states that they get their funding through of the funding comes from corporate stations with go off the air. The reach

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‘Do you know the muffin [wo]man?’ Entrepreneur Sailor’s muffin shop bursts with flavor “My family and I always get together and go to my grandma’s for dinner.” By Cassie Welsh --Meghan Gregory (12) Reporter “My family and I celebrate by putting on football, relaxing, Maggie’s Magic Muffins has been is business the Mahoning Valley selling their watching the Macy’s Day Parade, gourmet muffins since 1999. Established in and finally by EATING.” Boardman, Ohio, by Kristin Sailor and Marge --Alli Pavlick (11) Collins, the bakery boasts 70 varieties of large muffins and a wide variety of espresso beverages and coffees. All muffins are made fresh daily by expert bakers in store “with only the finest ingredients”. Recipes for “the most sought after muffins in the region” were created in Kristin’s home while she was expecting her second child Maggie. “I started making muffins wholesale for places like delis […],” said Sailor. “When I started to outgrow my kitchen, I partnered with Welsh “For Thanksgiving, my whole my mother Marge Collins and opened the family gets together to share a store.” Maggie’s Magic Muffins currently occupies two locations and plans meal and give thanks.” on expanding with franchise packages available. --Samantha Wolff (10) “For Thanksgiving, I Maggie’s gargantuan muffins, large enough to feed two people, are also bursting always go to my grandma’s with flavor. Many citizens from around the valley are equally impressed, “Wow! house in Pennsylvania.” Maggie’s Magic Muffins are the bomb,” remarks Bryan Clare on Maggie’s Facebook --Chad Brown (9) page. The shop’s motto is, “The magic is in the taste,” Lakeview High School English teacher Catherine Howard said, “I took my sister-in-law from England there because of the novelty of the place and family owned atmosphere. It’s very quaint and has a great selection with specialty frostings and fillings. And it’s purple and yellow! What’s not to love? (except if we’re playing Champion).”

Maggie’s Magic Muffin Flavors Pumpkin Birthday C Peanut Butter & Jelly “My family goes to my great-grand- more ake (C C S’ Kalachi hocolate ma’s house to eat homemade food and offee with Cake Cookie Butt have a great time together.” Streusel ugar creme S Bluberry Cheesecake --Kylee Mann (8) The Bulldog Bulletin 10 Entertainment 343 continues Off The the legacy of Halo By Isaac Daffron gigabytes of data (a little frustrating if you Beatin’ Path Reporter don’t have that much available memory), players are presented with war games, A column designated for ‘offbeat’ music alo 4, a sci-fi first person shooter, Spartan ops, and forge. By: Marisa Pesa H hit the shelves on Nov. 6 under a new War games is the matchmaking gamers publishing company, 343 Industries. are used to. 343 Industries changes some Halo 4 still holds onto the overall Halo of the typical Halo multiplayer formula, feel, while introducing new aspects though. No longer are the same power- to the campaign and multiplayer. The weapons on the same spot of their Campaign takes place four years after the respective maps; ordinances randomly events of Halo 3. While Halo 4 delivers spawn weapons throughout the maps, the intense firefights, killing, and pure giving all players an equal chance of destruction of the preceding installments, picking them up. it also dives into the relationship between The players themselves also have Master Chief, the game’s super soldier ordinance drops. If a player is doing well protagonist and his artificial intelligence during a match, he or she will receive a companion, Cortana, giving depth to the choice of a weapon or power-up to have hollywoodreporter.com 1. “Between Us” - Peter Bradley storyline. drop near them for use in the match. Adams The Covenant, the alien race Guns also have to be unlocked Halo 4 Reviews There are sooo many talented antagonists, is back. Master Chief and bought with in-game credits this “Although I haven’t had much expe- singer/songwriters wanting to be also faces a new enemy composed of time around. Leveling up through rience with the single player, the mul- heard, it’s hard to keep up with sophisticated artificial intelligence: multiplayer unlocks better guns, power- tiplayer is awesome and it has some them; however, make it a point to Prometheans. ups, grenades, and abilities. of the best features in a shooter games listen to Peter B.A.! The visuals are stunning. Cut scenes Spartan Ops tells a story separate from flow smoothly throughout the campaign the campaign through missions released that i have seen. I DEFINITELY reccom- mend this game.” -GetFenced 2. “Alright You Restless” - and the graphics are sharp and very life- each week by 343 Industries and can be AgesandAges like. Halo 4 moves away from the blues, played with friends or solo. “Halo 4 was one of the greatest Cam- Here’s a good-mood-making, purples, and greens that have been most Forge mode is revived as well. Forge paignes I’ve ever played. Many Twists handling clapping song for y’all. prominent in previous games, taking allows players to create their own unique away the “cartoonish” feel. variations of maps easily. New structures and turns await you inside the new fore- 3. “Go On” - Jack Johnson Steve Downes, the iconic voice of and ways to manipulate the map are runner planet of Requiem. The compel- Though lesser-known, this is my Master Chief, delivers another great introduced, enhancing Forge to a whole ling and emotional story between Cor- favorite Jack Johnson tune. performance (stevedownesvo.com). Jen new level. tana and Master Chief will hold you in Taylor, the voice actress of Cortana 343 Industries brings Halo back with until the very end.” -o Guinn o 4. “In Retrospect” - Battleships (inquisitor.com), comes off as cheesy at very positive results. Although some easy to use. Halo 4 is a sequel definitely A perfect song to listen to while times, falling short next to the booming of the historic Halo aspects are gone, it worth picking up, whether you have doing homework, but, as I found vocals and emotion of Downes. provides hours upon hours of gameplay. been with Halo since Bungie, or even if it out the hard way, it’s not so perfect Halo 4’s multiplayer brings several The sounds are dramatic, the visuals are is your first time with the series. while taking a calculus test. changes. After downloading four intense, and the controls are smooth and

5. “Wordless Chorus” - My Morning Jacket What’s cool about this song is that there are literally no words sung Looking for a good book? Look for John Green. during the chorus. How’s that for obvious! By Laura Ogurchak one million followers. obsession with last words from famous 6. “Bottom of The River” Reporter Augustus Waters, a main character people has pushed him into searching - Delta Rae in The Fault in Our Stars says, “My for a “Great Perhaps” (François Everyone I have shown this song to A #1 Best Selling author on the New thoughts are stars I cannot fathom into Rabelais, poet). His life begins when he has either loved it or hated it with a York Times Bestsellers list, John Green is constellations,” providing just a small enters the anything-but-boring world burning passion. Listen to it to find the author of Looking for Alaska, The glance into Green’s poetic writing of Culver Creek Boarding School where out what category you fall in ;) Fault in Our Stars, Paper style. In his novel The he meets Alaska Young. She may be the Towns, An Abundance of Fault in Our Stars, “Great Perhaps” he was looking for but 7. “And It Spread” Katherines, Let it Snow, a sixteen-year-old seems to be just out of his reach. The - Avett Brothers and Will Grayson Will girl, Hazel Grace fun comes mixed with tragedy, leaving This talented folk trio has been Grayson. In 2006, Green has been prepared Miles a bittersweet ending. my month’s obsession (Thanks Mr. received the Michael to die of stage IV The Fault in Our Stars and Looking for Handrych!). L. Printz Award, the thyroid cancer since Alaska are Green’s most popular reads Edgar Award winner the age of thirteen. according to www.goodreads.com. Some 8. “Talking In Code” - Margot & in 2009, and has twice She has almost given compare Green to Holden Caulfield in The Nuclear So and So’s been a finalist for the up on her life until The Catcher and the Rye by J.D. Salinger. This one goes out to Laura who Los Angeles Times Book Augustus Waters Green’s books have appeared in the shares my love for Margot! Prize. In 2007, John walks into her cancer New York Times Book Review and Booklist, and his brother Hank support group. He the review journal where he worked 9. “Only Son of the Ladiesman” Green began to post www.goodreads.com changes the way as a publishing assistant and review - Father John Misty videoblogs on YouTube Hazel sees the world editor while writing Looking for Alaska. Father John Misty, maker of today‘s that appealed to an audience who by picking her up off the couch and His books have been published in hippie music, is my current musician experiencing life with ambitious eyes. dozens of languages and have been a crush. I WILL be seeing him in called themselves the “nerdfighters.” Cleveland this January even if that Nerdfighters have raised money to Their love shows that “some infinities teen sensation for the past seven years. means I have to go by myself (yelp). fight poverty and plant trees around the are bigger than other infinities.” Heart- “Sometimes, you read a book and it fills you This specific song has lyrics that are world. John and Hank post two videos wrenching, insightful, sad, hilarious with this weird evangelical zeal, and you packed with twisted, satirical humor. a week on their YouTube channel called and a thrilling novel, according to www. become convinced that the shattered world vlogbrothers. Their videos have been time.com The Fault in Our Stars has been will never be put back together unless and 10. “Hypocritical Kiss” watched more than 200 million times said to be John Green’s best work. until all living humans read the book,” said - Jack White and continue to grow in popularity. He Looking for Alaska won the Michael Green. Green’s books may have this very This year Jack White, former is also an avid tweeter with more than L. Printz award in 2006. Miles Halter’s effect on readers. member of The White Stripes, came out with his first full-length album, Blunderbuss. This song proves that the best way to get back at someone is to write a song about them (but keep in mind Taylor Swift, you don‘t have to write the person a billion songs to get your point across). November 2012 Entertainment 11 Rent takes Youngstown State University by storm Rainy Day

By Amber Palmer were Josh Green, Paul Sauline, enjoyable parts of the show. scenario did not emerge for all Reads Features Editor and Nikita Jones, who played Another wonderful aspect the actors. Several characters Tom Collins, Mark Cohen, and of the show was the simple yet were consistently inadequate As a trailblazer back in the Joanne Jefferson, respectively. effective lighting and set. The whether in singing or acting, 90s when the word AIDS was These voices carried through abstract background of a New and even ruined some very taboo, the Broadway musical the two best songs of the York City neighborhood along emotional, touching scenes. By Katie Smith Rent showed the world the stories performance: I’ll Cover You with dark-toned lights gave the Characters who didn’t stand Opinions Editor behind the victims of this illness (Reprise) and show a cool vibe out consistently made minor in a way that took the world Tango: Maureen matched well mistakes that added up to an Agent ZigZag by storm. Jonathan Larson’s with strength with the rock only mediocre performance. by Ben Macintyre masterpiece has been performed and softness, and roll music. Many times, due either a A biography of 007 in real all over the world, seen by p r o v i d i n g Flashes of light direction or an acting error, a life. This biography of Eddie millions, though, unfortunately, humor when or darkness focus character had his/her back Chapman, Britain’s greatest Larson died before being able to appropriate. e m p h a s i z e d to the audience almost an entire double agent is not your realize its success. Because of its T h e c e r t a i n scene. average dry biography; it popularity, Rent was also made s t a n d o u t i m p o r t a n t In short, Rent, though a engages you and takes you into a motion picture, bringing actor was elements of a fun, high energy show to see, inside the life of Agent ZigZag. back most of the original Joseph Alvey, scene, whether didn’t completely live up to The Vampire is Just Not That Broadway cast. Youngstown who played the power expectations. Many of the actors into You by Vlad Mezrich State University performs the always going out or and actresses who performed If you love Twilight and you this Broadway classic for the f l a m b o y a n t the entrance of in this difficult show have very want an Edward of your own, or community in November. and lovable a strong guitar bright futures ahead of them you want to know how to stay Rent is a very different cross-dresser chord. as performers while others away from all vampires, this musical. The pure passion, raw Angel Dumott Though Rent have much style to improve fun read is for you. Filled with emotion, and excellent writing S c h u n a r d . is a musical upon. Regardless of the minor “testimonials” from real life girls and vampires, its sure to of the script can forgive a little His peppy Youngstown State University where mediocre disappointments, however, I rough singing, but most of the cheers and singing is commend the cast for tackling keep you laughing as you find characters didn’t need such a jumpy attitude rang true to the forgivable, given that the acting such a difficult and well- known out if you have the stuff to keep crutch. Standouts for singers character as one of the most and emotion are there, that piece. a vampire interested. Waiting for You by Susane Colasanti This is the ultimate friend-zone book. A girl is torn between two guys while her best guy friend Taylor Swift: Red is pushed to the side. Add in an anonymous, underground DJ that seems to have a magical Swift’s album is ‘red’ hot “I Almost Do,” but then I don’t connection with her, and Marisa’s sophomore year is y hayla illiamson they grow and mature. y ichaella adich B S W B M R (either past or present). While about to get crazy. So cute!!  Reporter Her songs deal with Back Page & Layout Editor these lyrics are relatable for relationships in a mixture of up- A Time for Dancing Swift’s young fan base, at what beat and slower songs, lending by Davida Wills Hurwin The country/pop sensation point is playing the broken- Grab your tissue box, some variety to her album. Listening ith the release of Taylor’s Taylor Swift has again pleased W hearted victim overdone? chocolate, and a blanket when to Red relaxes listeners, putting Swift’s fourth CD, Red, comes fans with her new CD Red The one track on the album you settle down to read this them in a better mood. Her mixed reviews. Swift has left her released on Oct. 22. Her single, that is not centered around gripping book about two best calming voice and powerful country roots in the dust, opting “We are Never Ever Getting Swift’s love life, “The Lucky friends who are prepared for lyrics explain her popularity. for a more pop and soft rock feel. Back Together,” has been played One,” is about the trials of being anything; except for cancer. I Red is an album even adults The radio hit single “We Are constantly on the radio. Her a super star and living a life of laughed, I cried, and I couldn’t can sing along to and feel Never Getting Back Together” single shows Swift’s fun side luxury. Swift’s lyrics in this track put it down. comfortable with their children and the upbeat “I Knew You and why teenage girls are able leave iTunes reviewers claiming Pride and Prejudice listening to. That Swift’s music Were Trouble” are described as to relate to Swift’s songs. Taylor has “lost her modesty” by Jane Austen According to Billboard.com, Red appeals to every age group, not “glossy singles destined for a and become much less “humble” I adore this book and the is expected to stay number one only teens, broader audience” than the days of Taylor’s debut movie is pretty fantastic, as for a third week. Not surprising, shows the (iTunes). album in 2006. well. It’s a classic, so it’s not as many teenage girls are major p o s i t i v e These tracks, Swift looked to her 2009 hit for everyone. If you make it to fans of Swift. Red is full of aspect of her along with the “Fifteen” from Fearless while the end, and you’re anything uplifting songs anyone would songs. As majority of those writing Red; the sixth track on like me, then you’ll search for enjoy. She produces songs with a positive from Red, lack the her newest album is entitled your very own Mr. Darcy. If positive and deep meanings. role-model, country twang “22.” While Taylor seems to have you’re like my sister, you’ll Listening to Red, teens can she has and plucking of been in much higher spirits at think I’m crazy and wonder feel Swift’s emotions behind maintained the banjo that age 22, the concept behind what what’s so attractive about a guy each lyric. “Hey, you called me an innocent fans have grown is perhaps the most upbeat, in leather pants. Either way, up again just to break me like image many to expect from exciting song on the album isn’t you’ll have read a classic.  girls look up Swift. a promise, so casually cruel in exactly a fresh idea for Swift. Tweak by Nic Sheff the name of being honest” in to. I applaud While the For Taylor’s country-loving I’ve never actually read this her song “All Too Well” display Swift for album showcases fans this album is more of a one, but I have it on good how passionate Swift is. keeping her T a y l o r ’ s disappointment than a blessing. authority (aka Laura Ogurchak) She writes songs relevant to record clean when so many are newfound diversity in rhythmic Taylor’s change in direction that this book is AH-mazing. teen girls to help them cope with going down the wrong path. and instrumental arrangement, toward a more mainstream pop This autobiographical book is their everyday lives. Her song Red is worth every cent of a it draws attention to one factor sound and image is pleasing to rated R and not intended for “22” says “Yeah, we’re happy, buyer’s money. From fun songs that cannot be ignored: nearly all a large portion of her followers, younger readers. It’s a very free, confused, and lonely in such as “22” and “Stay, Stay, Stay” the lyrics are the same. Fifteen of but the rest are left wondering candid look at Nic’s addiction the best way. It’s miserable to more serious such as “State of the sixteen songs on the album what has happened to the to drugs and has very intense and magical, oh, yeah,” refer to her being in love, having innocent, country Taylor Swift Grace” and “Treacherous,” she sex scenes. According to Laura, demonstrating the variety of a broken heart, or a love interest they know and love. demonstrates her diversity. it’s a very heart wrenching and emotions teen girls encounter as honest story. Bulldogs, we give you a reason to smile! 144 South High Street Schedule an initial exam, cleaning and x-rays and receive (330) 637-6154 Free Teeth Whitening Pizzeria & Restaurant Drs. 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By Casey Boldt Fundraising Manager Bump! Set! Spike! Ace! The Lakeview High School Volleyball Team has excelled in many more ways than one this season. The captains, Taylor Waid and Caitlyn McDivitt, LHS juniors, carried the team through a spectacular season. Led by Coach Scott Taylor, the team has come out on top and finished the season with a record of 20-5. The team has been named Sectional Champs of the Year. Unlike many other years, this year’s team lacked senior members. This fact did not create an issue for the Lady Bulldogs during their season. The underclassman brought a special aspect that contributed to the team’s achievements. Marissa Naples, LHS junior, has been named First Team All-District, First Team all-League, and Player of the Year for the League. She improved greatly on her skills from her sophomore year to her junior year. Calli Schmitt, LHS junior, has been named Second Team all-District and second team all-League. Rachelle Calvin, LHS junior, finished the season making the Second Team all- y atie huirazzi League. B K C McDivitt ended her junior season by making First Team all-League, Second Team Reporter all-District and has been named Honorable Mention All-State. ome Thanksgiving morning, many people find themselves prepping for a long Calvin said, “We couldn’t have asked for anything more this season. We beat C day filled with turkey, stuffing, and hearty servings of pumpkin pie. What better way Geneva, and we will have all of our previous players returning, so I’m looking to make room for food than an early-morning jog? On Nov. 22, 2012, the 34th Annual forward to a great season next year.” Turkey Trot will be held at the Kent State University Trumbull Campus. Each year, Coach Taylor said, “We had an excellent year with a lot of young people. Next participants have the option to partake in a 2-mile or 5-mile fun run/walk. year we will have the whole team back.” The 2-mile run/walk begins at 9 a.m. and the 5-mile follows shortly after. A registration fee of $16 is required as early registration began on the first of November and run through the sixteenth, any registrations after that date cost $20. Each year, the proceeds benefit the Warren Kiwanis Club, and any person registered before the early registration date receives a long-sleeved shirt at the time of the race. Open to all ages, the Annual Turkey Trot has served for some as a Thanksgiving tradition. Lakeview High School junior, Isabella Barnovsky said, “I love doing the Turkey Trot every year. I look forward to running on Thanksgiving morning because it’s a great way to start the day.” Austin Olbrych, LHS junior, said, “My sister and I are the only ones in our family doing the Turkey Trot this year because we’re the only ones that want to wake up that early. We haven’t really trained for it because it’s all in good fun.” Submitted Prizes and awards are given to those who finish among the top five male and top five female runners overall, as well as the top three in male and female in each of the The LHS Varsity Volleyball Team gets ready to face their opponents, 14 age groups. Every year, the Master Award is given to one male and one female 40 years old and over with the best times, and the Grand Master Award is given to the ready to snatch another win. best time held by each a male and a female over 50.

NFL Midseason Awards Michael Top Team League MVP Most Improved Team Rookie of the Year

Doug “Muscle Hamster” Martin boasts The Falcons may have the best record, Matt Ryan is the best player on the team The Indianapolis Colts have gone from one of the greatest perfomances ever by but the Chicago Bears have proved that with the best record in the NFL. Ryan’s worst team in the league to potential a rookie running back and has helped defense wins games. Look for them to go Falcons are 8-0, the only undefeated playoff team with the help of rookie his team to a 4-4 record. deep in the playoffs. team remaining. Andrew Luck

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The San Fran- cisco 49ers boast Peyton Manning has come back as strong The Seattle Seahawks and rookie quarter- The number one overall pick of last one of the league’s best defenses. Alex as ever. Even with a new coach and team back Russell Wilson, along with running April’s draft has delivered. Indianapolis Smith is efficient on offense and Frank Manning has a league leading quarter- back Marshawn Lynch, have become an Colts QB Andrew Luck averages nearly Gore is a tank. This is a team poised to back rating of 108, leading the Broncos to extremely dangerous team, especially at 300 yards per game , turning last year’s make a run. a 6-3 record. home. worst team into a playoff contender. November 2012 Sports 13 NBA returns without stars Nicholas signs

By Michael Krafft and are finally being played out on the nothing short of amazing in his new with Zips Sports Editor court. While Bynum and Howard were starring role. Also, the NBA cannot be the key players in their deal, fellow star mentioned without also talking about Hey, the NBA’s back! And, no, not Andre Iguodala has also found a new LeBron. He wants a repeat of last year’s for another lockout-shortened 66 game home as the Denver Nuggets finally season, which saw his Miami Heat as season, a full 82-gamer! Sadly, most NBA Champions, and he may have the of the superstar talent that draws the firepower to do it again after the Heat crowds and television audience did not added former Hall of Famer Ray Allen. get the memo and are missing the start of Finally, the Brooklyn Nets got a new the season with injuries. shooting guard to go with their new Everyone who pays attention to the arena, trading for Joe Johnson from the goings-on in NBA Land has heard about Atlanta Hawks. the Dwight Howard saga that sent him Best of all, the rookies have not to the Lakers and fellow All-Star center disappointed. Everyone knew Davis, Andrew Bynum to the 76ers, but while AKA “The Brow,” was going to be great Howard and his new team go through instantly, but players like the Cavaliers’ their own growing pains, Bynum has Dion Waiters and Toronto’s Jonas knee pains. AGAIN. He has been known Va l a n c i u n a s to be injury prone, and Philadelphia has have been not seen Bynum in uniform all season. impressive as Speaking of those Lakers, the other well. So, while superstar addition, Steve Nash, is out for the first few up to four weeks with a fracture in his google.com weeks of the Krafft leg. Previous NBA MVP Derrick Rose is season have Bynum will miss the first also missing the beginning of the season been without month of the regular season By Michael Krafft while recovering from an ACL tear he many of the with a knee injury Sports Editor suffered last season in the playoffs. He players that is expected to return soon, however, make the NBA fulfilling the hype that all the Adidas found the superstar they great, it has On November 14, 2012, senior commercials have been giving him. Other have been looking for post- not lacked in softball player Alyssa Nicholas NBA stars missing time include Anthony Carmelo. James Harden was excitement or officially signed her National Letter Davis, Danny Granger, Eric Gordon, dealt from the Oklahoma storylines and of Intent to play catcher for the Dirk Nowitzki, Amar’e Stoudemire, and City Thunder to the Houston looks to give University of Akron. google.com John Wall. Rockets for Kevin Martin and a memorable The signing, held in the Lakeview Injuries are not the only headline in a few others after he refused Rose is expected to return before the season. High School media center, was this NBA season. Trades have ruled the to sign the extension OKC All-Star break. attended by around twenty-five conversation throughout the preseason offered, and Harden has been people, including family members, classmates, and members of the media. Athletic Director Michael Detoro introduced Nicholas, saying, “Alyssa is one of the most Harris leads team to finish line dedicated people I have met. When the weather got cold, her father LHS team wins District Championship; called in to see if we had gym time, showing her dedication.” Harris races at state meet Nicholas, a three-year letterman for the Bulldogs, signed her letter of intent along with her mother, By Jordyn Ting as a parent or guardian is required Editor-in-Chief before [he] graduate[s]. For it his success as to come three years after that “ b i t t e r s w e e t ” to sign off on the letter. Nicholas made it even more special.” because one of the thanked everyone for attending and “First we do our team stretches; Along the District win, the team’s primary gave credit to her family, friends, then, we have our team huddle where team celebrated a conference goals had been to and coaches that have helped her we get any final instructions from the championship for the seventh go to state as a team. succeed throughout her high school coach, say a quick prayer, and do the year in a row and has qualified Harris said that the career. She chose the University team chant. After the team huddle, I get for the Regional meet as a team’s Regional loss of Akron after going to the Zips’ a chest bump from Jerry Runyan, and I team since 2009. During this was “really tough, softball camps since she was in shake Alex Vine’s hand and tell him our season, the team was ranked especially on [his] eighth grade. own personal motto.” nineteenth in the state. being a senior and “At first, I was happy, of course, Lakeview High School cross country Although the team’s season not having a chance but I also felt very nervous and runner Eric Harris shared the pre-meet ended at Regionals, missing to do it again.” kind of shaky. But, in the end, it ritual he practiced throughout his senior state by only three points, Submitted Even after the felt amazing to finally sign with Akron,” Nicholas said. season. Harris qualified to compete at Harris places 28th team’s disappointing Nicholas begins her collegiate The team, coached by Sean Voorhies the state meet for the second at State meet. finish, Harris (head coach), assistant coach Bryce year in a row. Harris described said he was “still career in 2013 as a scholarship Nalbach, and happy” with his athlete. Nicholas said, “I am really assistant coach accomplishments and “knew [he] had a looking forward to just being able Jason Senedak job to do the next week in Columbus.” to catch again at the collegiate level. (girls’ head Harris fulfilled his duty and ran a strong Also, I am excited to meet new coach), won the race at the state meet, finishing 28th. people and travelling around the district title this Harris said he wants the team to “pick country will be exciting as well.” season for the up where it left off” next fall because first time since they have a come a long way as a team 1996. In 2011, this year. He said he expects the seniors the team placed to “go above and beyond what this year’s runner-up at the team did.” In order to have and even district meet. better season, Harris said, “they need to After placing have a chip on their shoulders all of next third in the year and stay hungry.” same meet his Attributing much of the team’s success freshman year, to the coaches, Harris said “thank you to Submitted Harris said Coach Voorhies and Bryce for everything Seven of the team’s top players competed at the District meet, he “promised they do for us every season.” Coach Voorhies including Eric Harris, Chris Edie, Adam Bogard, Aaron Lamer, a District title Jacob Tomko, Nate Butler, and Alex Vine. The Bulldog Bulletin 14 Opinion Giving my civic duty a workout during the general election

By Amber Palmer extraordinarily nice people who would Features Editor just sit and chat with me while they waited for their family member to finish voting. I met people who were in walkers, had air hen I heard, in Humanities class W tanks, or had other extreme disabilities, from Mr. Ruane, about being able to but made sure to be at the polls because work the polls, excitement coursed they felt that it matters. through me. Originally, I had been pretty Near the end of the night, I had upset about missing the voting deadline become a little bit of a lackluster greeter, by eight days, so what else would be a breaking down my dialogue to “hello, better way to be involved in an election do you know where your precinct is?” to which Ohio is vital? To think that I because I had been doing this for hours would be able to do my civic duties to upon hours and was ready to go home. my nation thrilled me. What wasn’t That is, until a man came up to me when so thrilling was rolling out of bed at I asked that question, and questioned Sims 5 a.m. in order to get to Maplewood with some hostility, “Who gave you the High School in time. If anything, I was right to know what precincts people vote starting to think that being in school Keep Private Life in Private: in?”. At first, I was almost offended and a would’ve been better than this because little scared as I stammered out that I was I would have gotten another hour of Public Displays of Affection with the Board of Elections, but once the sleep, but I pulled myself together and line died down again and I had time to somehow got to the school in one piece. By Morgan Sims sit by myself and think, I decided he had handbook specify the consequences of PDA In my visions of poll working, I imagined Reporter a good point. otherwise than it “will not be tolerated.” almost annoyingly friendly people being What right did a seventeen-year-old Laying their trust onto the laps of students, excited about my arrival as their greeter; Most people believe a public display girl who took three classes have to know the Lakeview High School declares that instead, I was greeted by some slightly of affection, or PDA, to be overly where these people voted and to tell them “the key words governing this policy are cranky old women who had never had a passionate overtures between couples. what to do? The only explanation I could ‘common sense and maturity’.” When I am greeter before, and so had no idea what This assumption is not always accurate, muster was that I had the right because walking through the school hallway, seeing to do with me. Fortunately, as they drank however. PDA can involve simple friendly I am an American who is interested in a couple making out as though they are in more coffee and became less stressed, gestures including hand-holding, a hug, helping others. I don’t know if that’s a the comfort of their own home, regardless they became much nicer. or an arm around a shoulder or waist. good answer, but that’s all I’ve got. of their sexuality, it is disturbing. Sitting at my little desk in front of the When it appears that the action is solely At the end of the day, I’m glad that I Though it isn’t made out to be a big doors to the gymnasium, I felt nervous, between friends, people witnessing had the right to sit there with a packet problem in Lakeview, many students unprepared almost. Sure, I had taken do not tend to be offended. Upsetting of paper and tell people where they complain of how bothered they are by several classes on what I had to do, and actions might include a long embrace, lip had to vote. Not only did I meet some having to navigate through couples who it was far from rocket science: say hi to locking, or further displays. amazingly nice people, but I also saw are making out directly in front of their people, find their precinct for them if they Along with the general public, I believe the passion people have for ideals they locker. Aside from the select students who couldn’t, make sure no one is breaking that tasteful public displays of affection believe in. Granted, sometimes they were are troubled by not being able to reach their the rules, answer questions; however, have a positive impact on society. A hug annoyed with me for telling them to hide locker without facing a couple passionately for whatever reason, I felt as if the entire from a friend or family member can their ideals while in the polling center, caressing and kissing each other, PDA world was on my shoulders. One screw mean much more than anything he or but for them to want to fight to say what is not a problem. Due to the amount of up and the election would be ruined! Of she could possibly say. In the case that they want shows that they believe in students who oppose the acts in public, course, I stopped thinking that as soon I am going about my daily business, what they’re representing. When it was most do not tend to participate in them. as some people completely ignored my however, I would rather not be disturbed all said and done, I really felt as though I Small gestures of affection can help to friendly “hello’s” and brushed on past. by the sight of a couple with their arms made a difference, even if it was a small keep a more friendly feeling with the The entire day was a wrapped around each other kissing. I difference. people around them. If just a couple comes whirlwind of stress, happiness, find those actions to be distasteful. I am into a room holding hands, friends greet annoyance, and isolation. I not completely heartless. Couples who each other with a hug, or even a high five, was either a best friend by hold hands while walking together are the people of the room might become more helping him/her find his/her cute, and the sight is sweet. relaxed. This type of displayed affection precinct and answering Parts of European culture are known can actually have a positive impact on some strange questions, or to be more lenient on public displays others. Friendliness can lighten the mood a worst enemy for telling of affection. In France, it is generally because happiness tends to be contagious. them to take off their acceptable for couples to be cuddling Whether surrounded by easily offended political buttons or cover together while lying in the park. On people, or those who are indifferent, I up their political shirts. the contrary, Germans tend to be more believe that all couples should respect I faced the formal about their gestures of affection. the public enough to not force their brunt of Unlike the relaxed mannerisms of relationship onto them. As long as people p e o p l e ’ s the generalized French people, the behave tastefully, I have no problem with hostilities, Chinese are not accepting of PDA. It is them acting publicly with their affection. I but also recommended that when visiting, public hope that people remember that they are met some displays of affection are not conducted. disrespecting themselves when they are In schools, PDA is a rather “touchy” overly affectionate and touchy. Just keep topic. According to the handbook of the private stuff in private. Lakeview High school, school is not an appropriate place for public displays of affection. The handbook does not, however state specific guidelines of what the administration deems acceptable of student behavior. Nor does the student November 2012 Opinion 15 Point & Counterpoint Let the First Amendment teachers share! Not First Opinion. By Kathryn Dickey By Katie Lamar activists, celebrities, CEOs, and gurus advantage because of his/her authoritative Editor-in-Chief that they may blindly follow (in all senses Fundraising Manager figure. Effective teachers know that they of the word.) This instant-gratification- should facilitate the student’s process of based society is obsessed with sharing ver the past year, the Republican coming to his/her own conclusions. In or many years students have been O F thoughts and discussing them until Party’s focus has been on choosing a the case that a teacher’s views conflict taught the boundaries and distinctions a mutually rewarding conclusion is candidate to incumbent Democrat, Barak with the student’s, the student may tend of when it is appropriate to share reached. Obama. When the former Governor of to dislike the teacher and then not pay thoughts and when it isn’t. For example, Many citizens are so willing to be led Massachusetts Mitt Romney was chosen, attention to what is taught in that specific some adults subscribe to the axiom by these outside influences; however, the nation speculated about what he class. In effect, making political views that children should be seen and not when information is relayed in a could bring to the table as a President. known to the student may lower the heard, and, legally, there is, of course, classroom, suddenly influence becomes Opinions were raised of both candidates student’s motivation towards learning. a separation of church and state in the unacceptable. Teachers have the about who could benefit the nation Second, for teachers to discuss their government and schools that disallows same list of voting experience as those most. views is not appropriate because most the teaching of one’s religious views. celebrities, with an even more applicable Just as our religious views are private, teachers did not major in politics, so However, schools have always been view of local issues. Their experiences, political views and opinions should points made about an issue may not be considered a forum for educating like those of family and friends, are the remain the same way. Living in America, accurate and therefore, not beneficial in students, and also adopting their own ones young adults will face in coming citizens are entitled to their own views promoting student learning. If teachers beliefs and ideals in preparation for real- and beliefs to express as we desire. are not able to present information in a world debates. Education is meant As a student in high school on the professional way, the student will have to foster discussion and healthy verge of voting, I find keeping the wrong concept toward an issue. disagreement regarding up on the issues at hand Even if a teacher is knowledgeable issues both large and important. about a political issue, discussion may small, political and Voting gives citizens distract students’ attention from the social. As much as an the opportunity to subject to be studied in a particular class. initial reaction would make a difference Concentrating on a political issue rather be to say that teachers and to effect than their own studies can cause harm to should not share change in the the students learning objectives. political views in c o m m u n i t y Teachers’ making political views class, to look beyond and the country. known to students lowers the quality this knee-jerk mentality Citizens may of education and has a negative is important. raise their effect on students’ The argument could v o i c e s studies. With be made that teachers in order competing for should impartially relay facts, to register excellence in letting students come to their own dissatisfaction e d u c a t i o n , conclusions, and test student knowledge; or agreement s c h o o l s however, classes such as humanities, years; and, since they, on policies. c a n n o t global interactions, parts of government, themselves, have not lived through However, afford to let and even my English literature class those experiences, teachers’ views may t e a c h e r s a teacher’s are intended to allow students the joy also be added to the mental list of view- should not views take (or annoyance.) of actively engaging in influencing life examples. make their religious or up precious class material. Teachers of these and all I, personally, had no idea, nor a real political views known time needed classes teach us the facts, granted, but interest, walking into government to students within the for subject they also happen to be living, breathing, class, which party or beliefs I identified confines of the classroom. area study. walking, talking encyclopedias, or even with; and, while many current and past First, to do so lowers I strongly biographies, if you will. They, much students have their own opinions of the the quality of education to o p p o s e like parents and grandparents, have teaching style of Mr. Tom Pavlansky, he some extent. For example, the idea survived experiences that, students, in helps us all to forge our own idealistic if a student holds a different of teacher’s their adolescence, are too young, naïve, paths. Students may either agree with view toward a policy the voicing their or even stubborn to understand. him or strongly oppose his opinions; teacher favors, he/she may end political opinion Like it or not, adults influence teen either way, the students align him/herself up in an argument. to students. opinion, whether in or out of schools. with a party or set of beliefs through The teacher Heck, even complete strangers can interaction in the course. has an influence us. As teens grow and form As long as teachers are not forcefully their own views as to how the country encouraging harmful actions nor and the world should be run, that young penalizing students for disagreeing adults do so with a wealth of knowledge with their own personal opinions, their and variety of examples under their belts sharing of voting and life experiences is important. As social media grows ever should be encouraged in the classroom, larger, young adults draw information for the betterment and evolution of our from not only the immediate adults country’s youth. in their lives, but also from far away: Should teachers share personal views in class? LHS responds “Yes, only because stu- dents can see a “Teachers “No, students different view; sharing their should form their as long as they opinions in class own opinions.” don’t force it on is disgusting!” -Courtney you.” -Alex Vine Cook 10th Lamar -Marissa 11th Snyder 10th Lamar Lamar The Bulldog Bulletin 16 Opinion Wishing for time travel in the 21st century

movies seemed to have found his or her for the majority of today’s artists (they By Michaella Radich passion, and if he or she hadn’t, they don’t sound that great on the radio 80’s and 90’s Passion[less] Pit were either cool enough to pull this either). As far as movies go, while the lack of enthusiasm off or too stupid to acting since the 80s and 90s may have Must-sees Struggling to write a college essay care (I know I don’t qualify for the first improved, I still can’t deny my love for *Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and this month’s column (go figure), I and PRAY the second doesn’t fit either). the endless list of 80s and 90s classics. came to a conclusion: we have lost our At first I was angry and concluded I Honestly, if you haven’t seen any you *The Breakfast Club passion. Not just in Ohio, or the Midwest, was just a freak, lacking in the talent are definitely missing out. The fashion, or even America, but people in general department (which is still highly likely), in the 80s and 90s while questionable, *Pretty in Pink have let our internal flames burn out. but then I thought a little deeper. I know certainly provides me with a few laughs. *Weird Science Sure, we can fake our interest in the what you’re thinking, and, yes, I am We’ve all seen pictures of our mom and NFL or even the presidential election, on a roll with these deep thoughts, so her friends and asked “What were you *The Lost Boys but for how long do these things hold here’s another: in simpler times, people thinking?!” Being that I’m not really *Flash Dance our attention, for a week, a day, or just seemed to be more passionate and, what you’d call a “fashionista,” I’d be for one quarter of the game? ultimately, happier. Of course, the 80s perfectly content in leggings and a *Dirty Dancing As I tried to write 1,000 words about and 90s weren’t wooden buggy, hand- side pony or high-waisted shorts and a what sets my heart “on fire,” the only churned butter simple, but I’m sure kids slouchy t-shirt; I think it’s safe to say I’d *Sixteen Candles thing that came to mind was lying on weren’t Skyping from their iPads and fit in just fine had I been born a decade *Fast Times at the couch. Not what a college wants to watching Rob Dyrdek on their home or two before ’95. hear. Some days, while I’m lying on my 3-D televisions. It seems to me that Boy bands, while only a minuscule Ridgemont High sofa (or the recliner…or the floor…), I wish without so many mindless activities to portion of the musical selection of the *There’s I were lucky enough to find something, occupy time, there’s almost no other era, are sacred ground to me. Judge anything that I’m ecstatic about, option, but to discover a passion. While me all you want, but I’m proud of Something About Mary something that didn’t just occupy my I hate to admit it, and hope the five the days I carried around my cassette time, but made me love every moment of you who read this won’t storm the tape player and microphone singing *The Matrix of it. While, that someone my age has newsroom and throw tomatoes at me, I Backstreet Boys and Nysync (I have t- *Fight Club found this sort of passion, is extremely truly believe that the world our parents shirts and posters to prove it). As bold a rare, when they do, the outcome is grew up in was a better environment, statement as it may be, One direction *Home Alone extraordinary. If you are one of the few but don’t tell my dad I said so. has nothing on them. *Selena completely consumed by photography, This is the turning point of my column, I’m certain that Nick Carter and 80s playing the guitar, running, or whatever where I proclaim my love for 80s and cinema are by no means a “passion,” *Saving Private Ryan it may be, I’m beyond jealous of you. 90s pop culture. From 80s hair bands to but for now it’s all I’ve got. However, Feeling unfulfilled (although I the boy bands of the late 90s, it’s almost if you have yet to find the activity you *Braveheart should’ve felt like a lazy bum), I flipped impossible to ignore the lack of talent love, I suggest you start now. As corny as *Rudy through the channels and stumbled in the modern music industry. Don’t get it may seem, whether you find it now or upon a few movies dating back me wrong, I love music, but I’m a firm when you’re 102, you need something *Pretty Woman in your life to set your heart on fire...you to the 80s and 90s. Here I reached believer in the idea that a band should *Big Daddy yet another conclusion: every single sound better live than they do on the just do. character in these wonderfully cheesy radio. This, unfortunately, is not the case The Lakeview Teachers Association wishes students a Happy Thanksgiving!