2 The Second By Sage Weber or not is Da Vinci's work. "Mona Lisa: Leonardo's Earlier Ver- Redbird Writer Foundation member and art sion.” The foundation's website historian Stanley Feldman told the makes its case using visual widgets 's Associated Press, “So far, not one of painstaking side-by-side compari- of the Mona Lisa showed up a few scientific test has been able to dis- sons of the "Isleworth" with "Mona weeks ago and was said to be another prove that the painting is by Leo- Lisa," magnifying their similarities Volume 70 Issue 3 version of the portrait, just bigger nardo.” The analysis included regres- down to the small details. From to America, and Back to France October 24, 2012 and with a different smile. This was sion tests, mathematical comparisons “The obvious resemblance, and looking at historical and archival easily visible to the untrained eye, By Shelby Snyder a very big deal for all the art fanatics volved with church things. stood what he was trying to records. “We have used methods that could be evidence that the work is Redbird Writers in the world. Also, the importance of sports say. It took him a few days to were not available to Leonardo 500 just another copy of the portrait of The Isleworth Mona Lisa, in the high school, and the fact be completely fluent with his which was once owned by Henry F. years ago,” he said. Lisa del Giocondo that was painted Around this time one Pulitzer, has been in a vault since it There's no doubt that the after da Vinci's masterpiece was year ago, French native Quen- you have patriotism. We don't French again. have those things in France” Overall, Loritte says was bought by a Swiss-based consor- word of the art historians will be met completed -- and probably by some- tin Loritte was just beginning tium of unnamed individuals 40 with outstanding dissent. Martin one else.” Kemp said in a news re- to really understand our lan- Loritte explained. this is an experience he will years ago. According to The Art Kemp, an art historian at Oxford, has lease. guage and our way of life. Lo- While Loritte was ex- always remember, and he Newspaper, it will be unveiled by already refuted the idea that the Isle- famed Mona Lisa Foundation mem- worth depicts a more youthful ren- ritte, from Cannes, France, pecting to have culture shock grew as a person. Being away in America, he didn't realize from his home for a year ber and chess grandmaster Anatoly dering of Leonardo's original sitter. was an exchange student "She might look younger but he had experienced it until re- caused him to become inde- Karpov on September 27th in Ge- through the Rotary for the neva, and evidence of the painting's this is probably because the copyist, 2011-2012 school year. While turning to his home country. pendent, more social, and authenticity will be presented at the and I believe it is a copy done a few years after the Mona Lisa, just here, he made close friend- When he returned to France, more outgoing. He also adds University of California. And on Sept. 27th, when the second painting painted it that way," he told The Sun- ships and truly embraced the he had to get used to seeing how he misses the high school smaller streets, cars, and teachers and students very was unveiled the painting was an day Times. American culture. He did eve- estimated 10 years earlier. Some in Also The Mona Lisa Founda- houses. Living in Cannes, a much. He particularly wants rything he could to make the the art industry are not sure whether tion found a 320-page art book titled most of his time in America. very densely populated area, to thank Madame for every- “I did a lot of different everything must be smaller thing she did for him. Democrats and Republicans meet in the middle stuff, I can't complain about and more compact, unlike “I miss you Madame! that. I did a lot with my here in Loudonville. Also, Lo- You were so helpful to me in By Shelby Snyder plays a part in showing a teachers' are performing well in the class- Redbird Writer effectiveness. Also regarding teach- room. friends and went to many ritte had to get used to the cost the beginning, and we had a of living being more expen- lot of fun too. You were a ers, both candidates want to make Most of these ideas the can- parts of the country. The only sive in France. great teacher and a funny earning and retaining tenure more didates approve of “started as Re- regret I have is not going to In the run for office among difficult. By doing this, it'll make publican ideas have become ac- “The second day I was teacher, and the best French current President Barrack Obama, dismissing teachers who are not up cepted Democratic ideas now. There the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, and Republican candidate Massa- or going to a Reds game” he home I went out to eat at a speaker in America!” to par easier. Another common thing is now a kind of orthodoxy, and it is salad bar. I had to pay [the chusetts governor Mitt Romney, one both candidates believe in is when- surprising how much it's been em- said of the topics of discussion is educa- equivalent of] 17 dolllars, ever school districts are experiencing braced by the Obama administra- While in Loudonville, tion. When it comes to primary edu- financial issues how they handle cut- tion” stated author Paul Tough, who Loritte experienced many cul- and I thought I could have cation, both candidates are similar in ting staff. Both believe that if teach- has written about topics such as this. gotten 3 burritos from Chi- what they stand for. ers must laid off, it be based upon Romney has also approved and tural differences. Some he ex- One of the candidates known pected to encounter, but others potle, instead of this one performance instead of seniority. given recognition to Obama's educa- salad” he said concerns is how to The lowest per- tion secretary Arne Duncan, saying he still finds quite surprising. evaluate teachers. Both Loritte also admitted forming teachers she “has made a difference” regard- Certain aspects of our culture candidates believe that would be laid off ing her standing up to teachers un- really left a mark on him. that his French was rusty students' standardized regardless of sen- ions that would cause the goals both test scores should play “I was surprised that upon his return. He tried iority. Both also candidates have in mind to be un- a role in evaluating a support increasing people go to church, more in- using English sayings in reachable. French and no one under- teacher. They believe it pay to teachers who 3 4 The Man Behind the Music Editorial: I pledge allegiance or do I?

By Meghan Hunt friends. really sing. He is not in choir and By Maddie Taylor God, indivisible, with liberty and Ever since we were little, Redbird Writer Redbird Writer justice for all." we were taught to have pride in our Perhaps even more im- he claims that he is not a singer. pressive than being able to play However, he admits to having As the pledge is read today, country, to stand up every morning The Pledge of Alle- it is understood that by saying the of school, and to say the Pledge of How many fourteen-year- all of these instruments is being written one song with lyrics. giance was written in August 1892 Pledge, one is promising their loy- Allegiance. We weren’t given a olds do you know who can play able to write music for all of He said that his biggest by the socialist minister Francis five different instruments? Proba- alty to the flag, their own state choice to recite the Pledge, we them. inspiration is his uncle and his Bellamy. Bellamy worded the along with the other 49, and to the were just expected to do it, no bly not many. But freshman Dan “I just kind of create favorite artist is Eric Johnson. original pledge as follows, “I Government; recognizing that we questions asked. Well I’m asking Pflueger can. things over time. I do it that way Pflueger says that he doesn't pledge allegiance to my Flag and are one nation under God, that we questions now. What if someone Dan can play guitar, pi- so I can change it later,” said really have a favorite song. the Republic, for which it stands, cannot or shouldn’t be divided or doesn’t believe in God? What if a ano, trumpet, drum set, and vio- Pflueger. “It all depends on the one nation, indivisible, with liberty alone. Having an overall under- person isn’t proud of America? lin. He has played guitar for four Even with all of these mood I'm in,” he said. and justice for all." He wrote the standing that liberty and justice be- If we really had so much years, piano for seven, trumpet For a boy with such raw pledge this way so other countries longs to all of us. pride in our country then we would for four, and drum set for one. talent, one might think that Dan and their citizens could use it. In wake up every morning and say the Pflueger says that his mom made would be inclined to study music 1923, the words, "the Flag of the pledge, not just during school. Are United States of America" were him play violin when he was six, in college, but he doesn't really we sincerely proud of our country? added. Then in 1954, in response to but he only played for about a have the desire to do so. Al- If so, should we say the pledge year and a half to two years. You the Communist threat of the times, every day? though he has not decided exactly President Eisenhower encouraged might be wondering why anyone what it is that he wants to study, Congress to add the words "under would want to play so many in- he knows that it won't be music. God," reading "I pledge allegiance struments. He plans to continue playing, to the flag of the United States of “It's a really good way to however. America, and to the republic for take my mind off of other things. “I might do gigs as a side which it stands, one nation under I can get lost in a whole other job just for fun, but that won't be world,” said Pflueger. my main focus,” said Pflueger. He is currently in the Pflueger doesn't plan on Editorial: Mexican Hoedown marching band and jazz band. stopping his conquest over musi- By Caelin Young out with. A burrito, burrito bowl, specialty items, but this would be a When marching band ends he cal instruments. He says that the Redbird Writer will be a member of the concert crispy taco, and soft taco. Once you long list. next instrument he wants to con- Have you ever have a shell you then get to choose Taco Bell has many more and pep band. Pflueger says that quer is the harmonica. I wish been so hungry that you would be from 12 different toppings, chicken, choices and many more locations he also plans to play in the pit for other musical inclinations, good luck to the man behind the willing to travel 24,901.55 miles to steak, barbacoa, carnitas, fajita ve- than Chipotle has, but still not con- the musical this year and is in a Pflueger says that he doesn't music. get the food you want? Well, neither gatables, beans, cilantro-lime rice, vinced that Taco Bell is the better garage band with some of his have I, but if I were so hungry that I salsas, cheese, guacamole, sour choice? Though Chipotle's food is would be willing to travel the cir- cream, and romaine lettuce. When relatively good tasting and they A Christmas Carol cumference of the world, I would you go to Taco Bell however, there source organic and local produce prefer to go to Taco Bell. are burritos and tacos with toppings when practical, the food at Taco Bell By Maddie Taylor Taco Bell is recognized like, beans, roasted corn, grilled, is very good AND is at a low price. Redbird Writer A drama being put on by the Loudonville High School Drama Club. worldwide with over 5,800 restau- marinated steak, citrus herb mari- Taco bell offers customers many of The story includes a slight rants, more than 80 percent of which nated chicken, cilantro rice, lettuce, these entrees for under 5 dollars each are owned and operated by independ- cheese, tomatoes, beef, sour cream, and some for only 1 dollar. Chipotle twist of the original play. The cast and crew ent franchisees. Chipotle has barely lava sauce, avacados, and even dori- offers its customers food all over 5 have been preparing for the play for a few over 1000 locations in the U.S. Taco tos to put on your taco or burrito. dollars. Taco Bell is the better deal weeks now and will be ready come Decem- Bell gives customers a There are and you still receive great food. choice of around 50 en- other top- When you are hungry and are trying ber to show you what they got. trees, 10 sides, and 11 pings to to decide where to go to eat, Taco The play is being directed by Mrs. Traci beverages to choose also that go Bell should be your first choice. from, while Chipotle on some of Cooper. only has 4 shells to start Taco Bells 5 6 Young Life Looper Review By Kylie Lewis Looper is set in him, he hesitates and his future self By Kylie Lewis & are the people that have never been “Young Life makes the bor- Redbird Writer the future where ends up escaping. If the present-day Megan Lance to a club. From fist pumping, to ing days of the week ten thousand Redbird Writer guys are hired to Joe doesn't kill his Loop, then the tackling each other, to talking about times better, there is never a dull kill men that are sent back from an guys in charge of the Looper business One! life; Young Life fulfills all your moment and it's so exciting. Every- even more distant future. Time-travel will capture Joe, and start to cut off Two! Whoop, whoop! Young Life utmost desires! Oh, and everyone body needs to show up when Lou- does not exist in the movies present- different parts of his body so that the is starting again in Loudonville goes to McDonald's after wards. donville's Young Life clubs come day, but they are aware of it. And in future Joe will lose the body parts soon! Wait, what is Young Life? The first all-county Young back!” said LHS junior, Brenna the future, time-travel is extremely and know that if he wants to stay Some may say it's just a place to Life club was a few weeks ago in Lifer. illegal but somehow the mob got ac- alive then he has to meet with them hang out with friends-- but those Ashland, held in a giant Everyone is welcome to cess to it. The future mob can't just and be shot. bubble. Loudonville kids these clubs. For details ask basi- kill bodies like they normally did be- Throughout the movie, the Brenna Lifer, Krista Mat- cally any name written above and cause the bodies are traced and kept guys in charge are doing everything teson, Kirklin Ring, we'll try to get you to one! Ash- track of, so instead, they send the they can to find Joe, and Joe is trying Travis Price, Dylan land's club is Monday nights at people that they want dead back to to find his future self and kill him, the Haudenschild, Kylie 8:00, and Loudonville's will be the Loopers. The Loopers only task is way it's supposed to be. But the fu- to show up at a certain time, kill the ture Joe has his own mission. He's Lewis, Andie Heffelfin- changing to Tuesdays at 8:00. Lou- people that are sent back, and collect using being sent back in time to his ger, Maddie Taylor, Si- donville's starting date has yet to be the silver, their payment, that is advantage because he desperately erra Sage, Tanner decided, but word will be spread on strapped to their backs. wants to change one outcome in the McCaulay and Megan the when and where. Every Looper has to kill their future, and then he would be willing movie, and the ending is completely Lance carpooled up to own future selves, because after to be shot. unexpected. It's also really interesting kick off the first club of awhile they don't want to keep the Changing this certain out- because it doesn't get into too much the school year. Loops in fear of them telling people come is proving to be quite difficult of the specifics of time-travel. It about their time-travel. When you kill though, because in order to get the plainly shows that whatever happens your own Loop, there is gold plates outcome that he wants, he must kill to the present-day Joe happens to the Fall Sports Roundup on their back instead of silver, and possibly three children. While all this future Joe. Also, if present-day Joe then you get to retire from the busi- is happening, present-day Joe is pro- does something differently then the By Alexis Boyer & against Fredericktown this Haley Carroll ness and live a happy life until you tecting one of those three children. future Joe remembers it as a memory, Friday, October 26th. Redbird Writer get sent back to be shot in the future. This movie is completely ac- and some of the things he does When the main character, tion-packed, has a little romance, not changes the future. Both the boys and The Joe, sees that his Loop is in front of too confusing for being a time-travel 2012 fall sports season is girls soccer teams had in- coming to and end. According tense seasons. The girls soc- Bumpin Jamz of the Week to Mrs. Shannon Sprang, our cer team went to tourna- ment, won their first game, By Coleman Quay athletic director, this year's Redbird Writer fall sports season has gone but lost their second, and surprisingly “smooth,” and is ended their season with a proud of the accomplishments record of 9-7-1. The boys soc- the first person from Loudon- 1. Skyfall- Adele of every sports team. She ac- cer team ended their season ville to make it to regionals in 2. Gangnam Style - Psy knowledges that our athletes Saturday with a record of 6-12 a long time. 3. One more Night – Maroon 5 -1. are put through rigorous prac- The volleyball team had 4. Diamonds - Rihanna The boys and girls cross th tices and is not disappointed a record of 13-9, finishing 4 5. We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together – Taylor Swift by any of our loses. country teams also had intense in the league. seasons, and they both ended 6. Some Nights – Fun. The football team has rd All the fall sports teams experienced a total of 7 wins their seasons being 3 in the have had great seasons, and 7. Live While We're Young – One Direction and 2 losses so far this season, league. now we're looking forward to 8. Die Young - Ke$ha and are currently 3rd in the The golf team finished seeing our winter sports 9. Hall of Fame – The Script Ft. will.i.am league. Our last game will be 6 of 6 in the league as a team, teams! 10. Too Close – Alex Clare and junior, Valerie Lance, was