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DECEMBER 2016 NEWS AROUND PHS Volume XLL, Edition I I Toys for Tots gives back to the community that the club accumulates in monetary donations is used to purchase additional toys, which are also sent to the warehouse for distribution. This year on all week- NEWS (2-3) ends through December 17th, JROTC students will be collecting donations in front of several, local Wal- Mart and Kroger stores, according to cadet private Annaliese Mayo, “Some- times, parents can’t afford to buy toys for their kids, and we’re trying to help those FEATURES (5-8) parents out so their kids can have toys too.” Parkview students can also contribute to the cause by donating to the Toys for Tots donation box in the front offi ce. Not everyone can enjoy the festivity of the holidays, Cadet Gunnery Sergeant Samantha Green (left) and Cadet Private Anna Mayo (right) do- and in recognition of such, nate their time to Toys for Tots during the holiday season. (Photo courtesy of Jolie Mayo) JROTC students are working OPINION (9-14) especially hard to ease the By Jenny Nguyen, Copy JROTC helps out in the op- donations through local strain for others who are less Editor erations of the U.S. Marine retail and grocery stores, has fortunate. “[The program] Corps Toys for Tots Pro- successfully expanded their impacts people, and I tell it The Christmas season gram, which serves to collect annual contributions to over to the students all the time. has offi cially come into its and deliver Christmas gifts $70,000. The JROTC cadets Most kids in this school own this December, and as to underprivileged children participate in several other wake up, and they don’t expected, the spirit of giv- in the community. As the sponsored events like gladi- question if they’re going to ing is just as unwaveringly largest, non-corporate col- ator fi ghts and Big Mike get a Christmas present, but brilliant. With Parkview lector and distributor of toys Geier’s Kingsized Holiday there are kids in this world FINE ARTS (15-20) eager to lend a helping hand in the metro-Atlanta area, Jubilee and Toy Drive that and this town who don’t to others this season, one the Toys for Tots Program is add more donations for the know if they’re going to organization in particular able to extend its services to Toys for Tots campaign as receive a Christmas present also continues its efforts to various churches and charity well. While toy donations or not, and without Toys for provide Christmas miracles organizations in the state, are directly delivered to a Tots, a lot of kids wouldn’t,” for those in need. and Parkview’s JROTC, Toys for Tots warehouse, the remarked ROTC adviser Every year, the Parkview in collecting cash and toy approximate $30 to $40,000 David “Gunny” Erwin. Refl ection winners share their stories QuestBridge grants opportunities

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Lilburn, Georgia Refl ection winner Katie Stein, sophomore, tells her QuestBridge finalists Ritwika Chakrabarti 30047 story with her winning refl ection piece and advanc- (left) and Daniel Herrera (right) receive schol- es to regionals. (Photo courtesy of Kevin Stein) Online Article arship opportunities. (Photo by Thuy Pham) Online Article DECEMBER 2016 PANTHER PULSE PANTERA PAGE 2 Governor’s Honors program offers more opportunities tion, which includes English (communicative arts), for- eign languages, mathematics, science, social studies, visual art, theater, music dance, de- sign, technology, and execu- tive management. “In taking part in the four week study at the university, students can learn things that are in-depth in their academic or artistic fi eld of interest. They are going to enhance their social, communicative, and inter- personal skills through peer group living. As a result, they will be prepared to compete on a national level with other students in their particular academic area or artistic fi eld of interest,” The Governor’s Honors program allows students to refi ne and improve their intellectual and artistic skills. (Photo by Thuy Pham) Parkview school counselor and GHP coordinator Dr. By Jenny Nguyen, Copy eron Huggins (11), Grace artistically talented students judge feedback. Judy Days-Dee explained. Editor Buckley (11), Jaiden Dosani throughout the state. The As a mid-summer pro- GHP, in offering enrich- (11), Erin Magner (11), Mary selection of these particularly gram, GHP is held from mid- ing and challenging educa- As students dive into Seol (11), Roger Zhang (11), bright students was a meticu- June to July and will take tional opportunities, equips the monotonous rigors of Lyndiona Kemp (11), Ash- lous process and involved place next year at the Berry students with the academic, school, others prepare for ley Kyelem (11), Mia Gagel nominations from teachers. College campus in Rome, cultural, and social tools nec- an especially promising and (11), Farhatul Choudhury After the nominations were Georgia. In the mornings essary to foster a generation prestigious prospect—the (11), Trey Jackson (11), and verifi ed and student paper- and afternoons, participants of global critical thinkers, Governor’s Honors Pro- Priyanka Menon (10) were work—transcripts of grades attend classes of major and leaders, and innovators while gram. Parkview students announced as semifi nalists and records and other perti- minor instructional areas, also establishing lifelong Ryan Tay (10), Amy Wang for next year’s program. nent forms—submitted for while the evenings entertain connections. “I really hope (10), Grace Hu (11), Jeremy The Georgia Governor’s evaluation, students under- a wide variety of social and to get into the program since Levin (11), Frank Tang (11), Honors Program (GHP) is a went even more scrupulous instructional opportunities it’ll be an once-in-a-lifetime Jordon White (11), Karen four-week residential sum- statewide screening, and such as seminars and perfor- learning experience. I also Ye (11), Maya Gelting (11), mer program that offers from this elaborate pro- mances. The program offers hope to meet people with Elizabeth Snyder (11), extensive and specialized in- cess, fi nalists will be fi nally a vast and diverse collec- similar interests as me,” GHP Charles Young (11), Cam- struction to intellectually and selected in March based on tion of specialized instruc- fi nalist Grace Hu enthused. VEX robotics takes the win By Thuy Pham, Managing standard matches that feature BEATS Editor two alliances of two teams By Catie Gelting, Beats playing against one another, Editor With the growing focus on robot skill challenges where science, technology, engineer- one robot and driver play in a ing, and mathematics (STEM), race against time, and pro- learning programs that inte- gramming skill challenges grate STEM fundamentals and where one robot uses sensors concepts are being emphasized Send LitMag submisstions to to run autonomously. Through because they offer students the engineering skills student NEHS is accepting ap- parkviewliterarymagazine@gmail. creative opportunities to acquire through participating plications! Writing lab com. The deadline is Dec. 9th explore outside of the standard in VEX tournaments, vice- is available during all curriculum. An ideal and effec- president, junior Frank Tang guided studies and tive platform at Parkview High said, “VEX help student fulfi ll School that enables students to Monday and Thursday Want to go to Europe? the necessary components of develop a higher level of edu- problem solving, critical think- afternoons. Parkview students have the opport unity to trav- cation in this technology-based ing, and STEM.” el through Germany, culture is the VEX Robotics The game for the VEX Ro- Switzerland, Italy, and December meeting /Christmas Program. botics competition this year France this summer! party is December 14th for “VEX has taken over my life,” is Starstruck. The match is Come see Ms. Baug in said VEX president senior played on a 12’x12’ square room 11.118 for more FBLA Daniel Webb, “It’s the focus of fi eld with twenty-four stars information or email my high school career.” heather_baug@gwinnett . and four cubes. Two alliances k12.ga.us VEX enriches students’ lives composed of two teams com- through intense level of com- pete to obtain a higher score by petition that enhances skills throwing the stars and cubes such as communication, cod- across a fence that divides Relay for Life Team meets ing, building, leadership, etc. the alliances. Robots can also SNHS: free tutor- In VEX tournaments, students score points by hanging on the every 2nd and 4th Wednes- ing Tuesday af- design, program, construct, hanging bar. At the end of the day morning in lab D424 at ternoons in Mrs. and drive a robot to compete match, the alliance that scores 6:45 am. We’d love to have Rouk’s room against other teams in a game- more points advances to the anyone interested in spreading and Thursday based engineering challenge. next round in order to compete awareness and fundraising for mornings in Mr. “VEX has really help me to for the title of grand champion. access the problem solving cancer research come join us! Sell’s room Parkview High School’s side of my brain and help me VEX Robotics Program com- Many of our clubs have some exciting holiday events going on to benefit others. See exercise my critical thinking,” peted in its fi rst tournament on the backpage for more information. Have an event we need to know about? Email us! noted Webb. October 15th. Competitions include Continued on page 17 DECEMBER 2016 GLOBAL NEWS PANTERA PAGE 3 The multiple confl icting sides in The International the battle for Mosul’s liberation Spectator against ISIS. While there have By Miroslav Georgiev been reports that Iraqi forces China’s New Imperial Ambitions have breached the city limits of China’s ambitions are growing and have been ever since Mosul, they still have to fi ght its market liberalization and rapid economic growth instituted in narrow streets against ISIS by Deng Xiaoping in the 1980s. Communism and imperialism resistance and avoid taking ordinarily do not go together — unless, that is, one talks about civilian casualties so that they China. China has been hard at work buying Greece’s largest port do not appear as aggressive to through its state-owned shipping company, COSCO, bullying the Sunni-majority population of its neighbors in the South China Sea, and planning Africa’s cit- Mosul, considering most of the ies — in China’s image! All this while the ruling party, the Chi- nese Communist Party (CCP), claims it is against imperial ag- Iraqi Army professes to be Shia gression, for all Communists are against capitalist imperialism. Muslim. Two years ago, the Chinese Ocean Shipping Compa- The Kurdish Regional ny (COSCO — not to be mistaken for Costco) bought a Government in Iraq also has 67% majority stake in Piraeus, Greece’s largest and busi- an interest in liberating Mosul. est port. This action essentially rendered Piraeus a Chi- Should it strike the fi nal blow nese colony, while simultaneously dispossessing thousands against ISIS, it gains in greater of Greeks of their jobs, despite their vigorous protests de- legitimacy over its claims for manding their government not to sell off Athens’s beloved self-government and self-deter- port to a foreign entity which had no interest in their wel- fare and was quick to replace them with cheap Chinese jobs. mination for the Kurdish people. The Greek government did not heed its workers’ pro- However, Nechirvan tests, though I suspect it was not for entirely selfi sh reasons. Barzani, Prime Minister of After all, when considering poor ancient Greece’s sover- the Kurdish Regional Govern- eign debt crisis, the Hellenic Republic was left with no bet- Map by Al Jazeera and the Institute for the Study of War, show- ment, said that it was "more ter option than to take the Chinese offer. Any amount of ing the territories controlled by each side [CC BY-NC-ND 2.0]). appropriate" if the Iraqi Army money suffi ces if it means a lighter burden of debt! Regard- By Miroslav Georgiev, advances to the center of Mosul less, it was not a fair deal: China is raking in all the benefi ts. placing ISIS precariously Columnist "to prevent any confl ict with The South China Sea dispute, in which multiple countries close to the Iraqi capital. the population," according to claim ownership of hundreds of islands, all of which China de- Two years ago, ISIS suc- • Mosul's proximity to sires to possess entirely for itself, is a textbook case of renewed Kurdistan 24. ceeded in capturing Iraq's Syria and Turkey makes it a Chinese imperialism. When China bullies countries like the There have also been reports second-largest city, Mosul. Since crucial strategic location for Philippines over tiny, unpopulated islands and the Philippines by Agence France-Presse (AFP) then, it has had to face little, if ISIS because the city offers a has to send a clear message to the People’s Republic to stay and Al Jazeera that Turkey is de- away from its share of the South China Sea, it should be un- any, real resistance in securing quick escape route into Syria ploying tanks, artillery, and other clear to no one what China’s intentions are: domination. Who- or Turkey. the city. In the same period, heavy weapons on the Turkish- ever controls the South China Sea controls vital trade routes however, a coalition of Iraqi • Mosul is the last re- that link the Pacifi c Ocean with the Indian Ocean; of course, maining ISIS stronghold in Iraqi border, against repeated and American generals meticu- calls by Haider al-Abadi, Prime China wants control over this area of the world, and, of course, Iraq; Fallujah and Ramadi, it will bully its neighbors if it means acquiring more territories. lously planned what they call Minister of Iraq to withdraw the two other major ISIS- Finally, there is Africa. Urban design does not normally "Operation Fatah" ("Operation their troops so as to avoid a con- Conquest"), though it is bet- controlled Iraqi territories, scream “Imperialism!” However, China is capable of making frontation or "war with Turkey." more subtle moves than the obvious examples above. When city ter known in the media as the were liberated several ISIS's interest in the city is planners in Nairobi, for example, do as much as possible to re- "Battle for Mosul." months ago, according to Vox.com. obvious: intimately tied to ISIS's design it in China’s image, hiring Chinese construction workers To understand the crucial Operations began in claims of legitimacy as the and Chinese construction fi rms (and China is more than happy importance of a coalition victory to send them!), something about this should smell pretty fi shy. Makhmur, a town near Mosul, in Islamic State are the territories against the forces of ISIS, one Make no mistake: the ancient Chinese dragon is ris- March 2016. According to Kurd- under its occupation, with Mosul needs to learn about the city of being one of its most important. ing. The Chinese imperial project, long in slumber ever istan 24, the city "could be freed since the dissolution of the Qing Dynasty in 1912 and Mosul itself: With each successive loss, within three months," though it the later rise of Maoist Communism, has been renewed. • Mosul has a population is not for certain that Mosul will the terrorist organization loses — of almost 2 million people; be liberated so soon; after all, its credibility as a genuine state, only Baghdad, Iraq's capital there are many different parties, and thus, it loses support in the city, is larger, with a popula- each with confl icting interests form of money, arms, and men. tion of over 7 million. concerning the city's liberation. Only time will tell when the Trump defeats Clinton • The shortest route from Iraq has an interest because it Iraqi Army will completely and others in complete sorrow. By Danielle Franklin, Staff Mosul to Baghdad is around is an opportunity to prove itself expel the forces of ISIS from its Trump won by securing 260 miles north to south, as a capable force to combat country. Writer most of the swing states. Swing After months of contro- states are states where the race versy, endless debates, and is predicted to be closest and ceaseless advertisements, the where it is unclear which party votes are fi nally in: Donald will win before the fi nal vote. Trump will become the 45th The swing states that Trump President of the United States won were Florida, Pennsyl- when he is sworn in on Fri- vania, North Carolina, Ohio, day, January 20, 2017. Trump Wisconsin, Michigan, and beat Clinton in the electoral Iowa, seven out of the eleven vote 306 to 232; Clinton, how- swing states in this election. ever, won the popular vote. “I think the reason he The Republicans won both became president is there the House and the Senate. is a lot of dissatisfaction in Prior to election night, the country; therefore, he’s Clinton was predicted to win viewed as a person who the presidency based on most will make a lot of changes,” state and national polls. In commented Parkview gov- fact, in a New York Times ar- ernment teacher Dr. May. ticle, Clinton’s loss was com- Viewpoints on the elec- pared to “an N.F.L. kicker tion results are starkly divid- missing a 37-yard fi eld goal.” ed. Many believe that Trump There was almost no doubt will bring about a bright fu- in many people’s minds who ture for America; in contrast, would become the next presi- others believe that Trump’s dent. When the results were rule will result in the com- fi nally announced, many in the plete destruction of America. nation were in complete and Only time will tell which utter shock: some in elation possibility will become reality. DECEMBER 2016 HUMANS OF PARKVIEW PANTERA PAGE 4 Ms. Flowers Mr. Wade I have a small social group of One time long ago (last year), we around six people. We get together decided to dress up as Harry Potter every once in a while, just to catch characters for Halloween. Naturally, I up and get something to eat or dress up as Harry Potter because I wear anything like that. Every time we do glasses at home and I’m male so out of that we do this kind of game. Maybe all the science teachers, I was the most we’ll have everyone speak like Yoda qualifi ed to be Harry Potter. or every one of our sentences have to I went to Target, found a bathrobe end in –ing. That kind of thing! that said “Potter” on it and borrowed a One of my funniest little “games” wand from Ms. Hart. involved one member of the group During third period, my students who has a really contagious laugh. were taking a test. Ms. Parker shows up. Whenever we pointed at her, she was Then I see Mr. Smith coming in as well, supposed to laugh on command and dressed as Professor Snape. “infect” everyone nearby. It worked! Mr. Smith casually walks into the quiet Very well! So well that it was almost room, because, y’know, we’re test- a problem. We were in a restau- ing, and at the top of his lungs, yells, rant, and when I pointed at her, she “AVADA KEDAVRA.” Ms. Parker laughed and made a little boy at the fi ghts him for a bit and I just convulsed next table laugh so hard he fell out of on the ground for a bit until they left. I his chair. think most kids did well on that test.

I’m the President of Parkview’s TSA. I always try to fi nd the best Eric Weese Joshua Walker characters and qualities of the people of our community and endeavor them Freshman Senior to pursue technological fi elds such as I have a lot of traits and attributes software development, programming, that are not common in other people. and engineering. Ever since when I was a kid, well... We can instill them into future gen- most people like to go to the beach erations to make them become engi- or Disney World and all, but I don’t neers who help us further our society. do that though. I spent my summers going to computer camp, which are “His strong leadership guides coding classes at Georgia Tech. I do our club to new heights.” code in C++ and Java. - Kyle Yang, junior “He’s smart, he’s dedicated, As president, my offi cer team help and he gets his work done.” instill these into our members. A lot of our competitions such as the State Con- -Andrew Legg, senior ference and National Conference lead I also play the clarinet in band. our members into avenues of growth. I’ve been playing musical instru- A majority of our members are ments since I was six. I played piano college-bound so we help them with and I’ve gotten into Allstate for the STEM and a majority of their academ- past three years. ics.

Kaustov Chakrabarti - Sophomore Hannah Roebuck I like to play soccer. I’m actually trying Junior out for Parkview’s soccer team this year. Hmm...apart from that, I think some- I’ve been really fortunate thing that makes me really unique is my and really blessed to be a part knack for just saying really stupid stuff, of leadership at Parkview. I haha. think the teachers and admin- “Well, he is a really silly guy istrators here are really sup- portive of it. with all his jokes and banter.” Really, I’ve been - Anonymous honored to be able to I think the main thing that makes serve our community with me special is my positive attitude is the other leaders on the what is really important, I think. No Parkview leadership team matter what happens and no matter if and student council and something bad happens or if some- other things. thing negative happens, I always keep I think our school has a a positive attitude. really strong leadership I also never give up. I’ll always culture and we’re very keep on working. Like, physically and fortunate to be in this sort mentally I make an effort to try and of environment. make myself a better person overall It’s really been fun to every day. serve alongside my peers. DECEMBER 2016 FEATURED PROFILES PANTERA PAGE 5 Foreign exchange students con- Foreign exchange sound off What is best about the exchange program here & what could be improved? nect cultures across the world “I like that students get to experience other cultures. I do think the program should be better advertised, since I don’t really know about them at all. - Judy Liu, Senior

“It’s great that students get the opprotunity to experience other ways of thinking from different cultures. It would be great to incorporate more diversity in where the students come from!” - Arocha Hilda, math teacher “The program allows students to learn about other cultures easily. Honestly, I didn’t know we had an exchange program last year. We should defi nitely adverstise more. ” - Amy Wang, Sophomore

Foreign exchange students show their spirit in front of Parkview’s sign. (Photo courtesy of Roxanne Lau) Swaim opted to change By Thuy Pham, Managing the PAX program since in English, have insurance Editor its humble establish- and spending money, and careers to be with her kids ment nearly thirty years anticipate being a part of ago. PAX was founded an American family. “I love America. I’ve in a private home with Prior to departure, all heard so much about it the intentions of teaching PAX students receive an from the pictures and mov- young people the essence orientation before travel- ies, so I fi nally wanted to of family. ing abroad to help them travel here to see what it’s Since then, the program personally and culturally really like.” These are the has enriched the lives of adjust. PAX works hard words of junior Angela H., students across the world to match students with the Judy Swaim is ready to serve her students. (Photo by Hydiah Sylla) one of fi ve foreign ex- and offers them a once- right host families in the change students enrolled at in-a-lifetime experience. country of their choice By Hydiah Sylla, CEC them,” says Swaim. Parkview High School. As Despite the program’s to ensure their students Content & Coverage Swaim, who started as a participant of the PAX efforts, there are still not gain a unique, richer, and a food assistant and has (Program for Academic enough families who multi-view perspective At any given moment worked her way up to man- Exchange), she embodies would take the opportunity of new cultures. “I have between fourth and sixth ager, has now been working the cross-cultural learn- to share their homes and a great host family,” said period, students cannot walk at Parkview for 16 years. ing experience along with help make their commu- Angela, “we have a great into the cafeteria without “When I fi rst started work- Christine S. from South nity more culturally aware. time together, and they hearing melodious sounds ing here, I only worked four Korea, Maria C. from “We are always in need of want to show me parts of of laughter and seeing faces hours a day, and the lady that Italy, Michal S. from Po- host families to provide America.” fi lled with joy. The cafete- was the manager only let me land, and Michael T. from room, board, and love,” The program provides ria is a place for students to fi ll the water barrels. I think Germany. said local PAX represen- students with learning break bread and congregate, she thought I wasn’t capable PAX is a foreign ex- tative Roxanne Lau, “I’d opportunities and enables none of which would be of doing anything else”, said change program that offers be happy to answer any them to create memories possible without the cafete- Swaim. high school students the questions or fi nd the right with their host families ria staff. The cafeteria staff After arriving to school opportunity to travel the students for anyone inter- and friends. “In the begin- are an dedicated group of at 5 a.m. Swaim starts her world and share their ested in becoming a host ning, I had a problem with individuals led by manager day off by doing paperwork customs, language, and family. Please contact me the language, but my host Judy Swaim. and baking the cookies and cultural knowledge with at [email protected].” family helped me a lot,” Swaim grew up in the bread, “I’m a big freak about their host families. With Applicants represent said Angela, “my friends small town of Lake Ac- the bread being fresh,” she over 1,000 participants in diverse social, economic, are so open-minded, so I worth, Georgia where her explains. Then she jumps on over 70 countries, the or- and cultural backgrounds could learn really quickly father was the mayor. Swaim the register to start serving ganization enables students with a multitude of hob- here.” says, “I was very involved at breakfast to the students. to immerse themselves in bies and aspirations. The Despite the challenges my high school. I was on the When asked her biggest culturally diverse settings, comprehensive selection and obstacles students basketball and tennis team, inspiration in life, she re- embrace differences, and process consists of stu- face, they gain an appreci- but I supported all teams. plied with a mere two words, create life long bonds. As dents submitting a writ- ation for the experience of My favorite memories are “My mom.” Swaim’s mom a participant in the PAX ten application, passing studying in another coun- spending numerous weeks was diagnosed with both program, Parkview High a standardized English try and the values imple- working on the homecoming ovarian and brain cancer; School has welcomed fi ve language test, providing mented by the diverse fl oat with my friends.” she is truly a living miracle PAX students to its class- their comprehensive health culture. “Everybody says After high school, Swaim and the backbone of their rooms annually for the records and immuniza- that I’ll come back from attended Jackson State family. “It made me real- opportunity to engage in tions, participating in a the exchange program as a University, graduated with ize that life is short and you cultural diversity and inter- personal interview, and different person because of a marketing degree, and should live each day to the act with international peers demonstrating appropri- the amount of experience,” started working at a corpo- fullest,” said Swaim. for the past twenty years. ate level of maturity and said Angela, “and I think rate job after having kids and In the future, Swaim The program has en- motivation. All students that I want to travel back getting married. “I decided hopes to retire at Lake Hart- riched the lives of over who meet the requirements to America when I fi nish to join the school system well and spend her free time 19,000 students, who have and study abroad in the college or maybe stay here after having kids so I could sewing and taking care of successfully completed United States are profi cient for the rest of my life.” have the same schedule as her family. DECEMBER 2016 HEALTH,, SCIENCE,, & TECHNOLOGY PANTERA PAGE 6 Nintendo switches it up First Brawlhalla World Championship Ex- By Joshua Hurst, Staff specifi cations of the machine. Writer Early reports say it will run position engages gamers across the globe games at 900p at 60 frames The Nintendo Switch is per second, and be capable of the latest gaming console 4K graphics. It is estimated to built by Nintendo. Known have around 6-8 GB of RAM as the Nintendo NX for the The Switch is planned to past few months, the Switch be released in March 2017, is probably the most unique and the only games confi rmed of all Nintendo consoles, to for it are Splatoon, Legend date. of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, From the motion con- Project: Sonic, a new un- troller to another separate named Mario game, and screen, Nintendo has always Skyrim. made consoles different from Surprisingly, a number anything else on the mar- of major companies, namely ket. What makes the Switch Capcom, Activision, Bethes- Fans sit in the main convention hall to watch one of the many intense Brawlhalla matches. unique from the other devices da, and even From Software, (Photo courtesy of Thomas Tischio [CC BY-NC-ND-2.0]) available is the fact that it have announced that they are is both a home and portable working on projects for the By Karen Ye, CEC Layout From November 11th to 13th, Everyone should get a chance console. system. & Design Brawlhalla fans from all at that, and I'm blessed to The system itself is the A number of games from over the world attended the have taken part,” commented size of an iPad, but it has the previous systems, namely Brawlhalla, an up-and- event at the Cobb Galleria in eSports Coordinator Kevin processing power just shy Mario Kart 8, Super Mario coming platform fi ghter made Atlanta. As BCX progressed “Techy” Fraaken. of a PS4 or Xbox One. The maker, and Super Smash by Blue Mammoth Games, is through the weekend, fans The competition wasn’t Switch can either be carried bros. 4, will be getting “direc- a free-to-play game currently were able to meet their fa- the only centerpiece of the around as a portable device, tor’s cuts,” which will include available on Steam. Set in vorite pro players and game weekend. Brawlhalla’s devel- or it can be plugged into a all the content in the original, the battlefi elds of Valhalla, developers and prepare for the opers hosted a multitude of standard television for use as along with the DLC and some players are pitted against one upcoming tournament. informational panels that gave a home console. new “extras”. another as “Legends” who The tournament itself was behind-the-scenes insights The system itself is a rect- All in all, the Switch can utilize specifi c weapons composed of four brackets of with subjects ranging from angular screen with a control- looks very promising. So far, such as swords, bows, and over 120 players competing in game art to programming ler on either side. These can the only real fl aw the system even rocket lances to knock 1v1 and 2v2 double elimina- hitboxes. Fan favorite artists be attached to the screen, or is revealed to have is a short other players out of the arena. tion matches for a share of the such as Luc “Clunse” Tim- separated, and one may either battery life, but besides that, Though the genre is already $50,000 prize pool. While any mers also tabled at BCX, of- use the two of them together it has good specs, a good ini- dominated by the Super BCX attendee could register fering art commissions as well or share it with a friend. tial collection of games, and Smash Brothers series, Brawl- for a place in the tournament, as personalized merchandise. There also is a port to merge the benefi ts of both a home halla has garnered major trac- regional champions such as With hundreds of play- them together separate from console and a portable. tion from both hardcore and Jackson “Kylar Alice” Potts ers watching the tournament the screen as a traditional Currently, the listing price casual gamers with its easily and Paul “eggsoup” Tchelist- or playing Brawlhalla with controller. for the console is around accessible controls and high cheff were expected to take friends and pros alike at any Technically speaking, $250, which is pretty cheap skill ceiling. The game itself the title of World Champion. of the dozens of computers there’s little known of the for a system of its class. is still in its beta stages, yet The tournament ran for over around the venue, the conven- despite the lack of a formal two days, with players being tion was anything but unwel- release, the one facet of the eliminated left and right. coming. “Putting a face to the Smart cars now hit Atlanta community that has seen After many hours of in- names of all my friends I’ve By Miro Georgiev, Colum- incredible growth in the past tense gameplay, Jack “LDZ” met online has been an incred- structure is in the works to nist year is the Brawlhalla profes- Janbay proved victorious in ible experience,” noted one accommodate driverless cars. sional eSports scene. 1v1s while Tyler “Twilight” attendee, “The entire weekend Atlanta is not the fi rst city Atlanta has already in- Multiple tournaments Whitaker and Diakou “ENX was just so much fun.” one considers when dis- vested $250 million in several called “Brawlhalla Cham- Diakou” Staee dominated the Thanks to the developers cussing driverless cars, but "Smart Cities" initiatives. pionship Series” are hosted 2v2 tournament. “I’ve been at Blue Mammoth Games ever since the White House Among these are vehicle- throughout the year with hefty involved in organizing BCX and the efforts of dozens launched the "Smart Cities" to-infrastructure (V2I) tech- prize pools for contenders. and its players from the very of employees, players, and program last September, there nologies, which many hope However, the most anticipated start. Honestly, watching it attendees, the fi rst BCX has is a real possibility that what will ease one of Atlanta's big- professional tournament was all happen was the best part. earned a hearty send off from some consider to be the future gest problems—traffi c—with the Brawlhalla World Cham- The players were living their the community with signs of of cars will come sooner the development of devices pionship Exposition (BCX). dreams from my hard work. greater things to come. rather than later to Atlanta's that can "warn autonomous streets and avenues. vehicles of red lights, exces- The city government is not sive speed, or dangerous Mandela effect intrigues and confuses alone in its efforts to bring conditions," according to the nomenon, rather it’s sprung abuzz when one Reddit driverless, sometimes called By Hermela Assefa, Staff Atlanta Business Chronicle. from its fi rst public occur- user provided a picture of a autonomous cars to Atlanta's Writer So-called "smart corri- rence. The fi rst appearance of Berenstain Bear video tape streets. dors" have been set up along How many people can the Mandela Effect occurred with a distinctive ‘stein’ Georgia Tech and Georgia North Avenue "from Tech recall their favorite toy as a during Nelson Mandela's ending. State University, as well as Parkway/Luckie Street to near child, or maybe the name of prison sentence. According to Once theories of Photo- major companies, UPS and Dallas Street," as the Business their fi rst pet? Recalling one's many, they clearly recall news shop were debunked, an inter- The Home Depot, and car Chronicle reports, as dem- own memories are a slippery of Nelson Mandalas death net wide debate was sparked. manufacturers, Mercedes- onstration projects to test the slope as it is, but it’s under- during his imprisonment Hundreds of people emerged Benz and Porsche, have all effi cacy of driverless cars in standable should one forget in the 1980s. This is incor- claiming to have distinctive expressed a commitment to Atlanta's streets. something. However, when rect because Mandela died memories of books, toys, the "development of self- The smart corridors are set it comes to hundreds to even December 5th 2013. Once and movies all with an ‘stien’ driving technologies," accord- up in an area where a lot of thousands of complete strang- proven as miss information ending, while the other side ing to the Atlanta Business traffi c exists to see if they will ers recalling the exact event the Mandela Effect was born. argued that the correct spelling Chronicle. improve or worsen it. that never happened? One of the most discussed was Berenstain. What added WABE News reports that More testing will be That is a prime example of and speculated Mandela more confusion to the debate driverless cars are only "the needed, and as long as the the Mandela Effect. To sum Effects is the name of the Be- were photos of Berenstain fi rst step in Atlanta's embrace money continues to fl ow, the it up, it’s when a person has a renstain Bears. Many people books, tapes, and toys with of the next wave of innova- driverless cars of the future clear memory of an event that recall the name of the loving both spellings. The debate tion in the automotive indus- will remain around the corner never happened. There is no bear family as the Berenstein was fi nally settled when try"; indeed, an entire infra- of the block. offi cial founder for this phe- Bears. The internet became Continued on page 17 DECEMBER 2016 BEAUTY & FASHION PANTERA PAGE 7 Mental health is nothing to ignore BEAUTY By Anika Akbar, Opinions issues, from experiences in can diagnose and treat it. BUSINESS the womb to even the chemis- Editor Oftentimes, those suffer- By Marie Stanford try of one’s brain. Those with ing would rather hide the Discontent, anxiety, drastic family members who have issue than seek help. Walker changes in mood, and hal- had some sort of illness are believes that this is due to a Our society is obsessed with beauty lucinations are not so foreign liable to inherit the gene, and fear of opening up or reliving human experiences. Almost exposure to alcohol or stress- the experiences with explain- If one looks around society today, they wouldn’t be everyone has experienced ors in the womb may increase ing them. However, if they surprised to find most young girls and teens wearing or known someone who the risk of poor mental health, can’t get help, then they can’t makeup. This is definitely not a shocking discovery has felt something similar. according to Mayo Clinic. get better. In this situation, and is actually considered normal. Take a step back to Oftentimes, these issues are Even changes to neurons in Walker advises friends to take look at this from a bigger perspective; one might ask: brushed off as “all in the the brain may have some action, saying, “Advocate why are young people so obsessed with being beauti- head,” only to be discovered harmful effect in the way one for your friends when they ful that they feel the need to cover themselves up with that they are much more thinks, as the National Center may not necessarily want to makeup? Being an active makeup enthusiast myself, it severe; they are indicators of for Biotechnology Informa- talk. Maybe if they know that was definitely not easy to come up with an answer. poor mental health. tion (NCBI) discovered. they have a friend who cares Young girls, even those under the schooling age, Mental health is one’s Surprisingly though, many enough to tell someone, that can’t wait for the day they can wear lipstick and mas- well being in the social and are not able to recognize any will be the step they need to cara. This is a time when they don’t even know what psychological aspects of issues they may be having. start to talk and get help.” beauty means, and they are already getting messages their lives. According to the “It’s a lot harder to recognize Mental health is such a drilled in their head. I remember being in fourth grade National Institute of Mental something with yourself,” signifi cant aspect of every- and begging my parents to let me wear mascara be- Health (NIMH), 46.3% of Walker stated, “which is one one’s life yet is continually cause I thought I would impress my fellow classmates. teenagers suffer from some of the reasons why counsel- disregarded. It is important I would imagine walking into class and everyone being sort of mental illness through- ing works so well: you have to recognize anything wrong so blown away with my beauty that they wouldn’t even out their lifetime, with 21.6% someone that can see outside with the thoughts and emo- recognize me. Looking back, I now realize how crazy having a severe disorder. of your own vision. You have tions of a person and get it is that my nine year old self was already having to These issues can leave a bur- blind spots that you may or them checked out. In a school worry about this. den on those enduring them may not see...but the way oth- setting, students have the Unfortunately, in our world today, girls are con- and affect how they go about er people react or respond to opportunity to speak with stantly bombarded with many conflicting views. On their daily lives. “If people you is an indication of some- various counselors since they social media, TV, and magazines all they see are have problems in their think- thing that may or may not be have the required training gorgeous models who are supposed to be “represent- ing or feelings, they probably going on correctly.” There are in aiding anyone with their ing our generation.” Young girls see these models and won’t process things correct- also many out-of-body expe- mental health issues. Setting expect themselves to mirror exactly what they see. ly, which can cause them to riences that can impact one’s an appointment with a psy- Because of this, they wear makeup, do their hair, and have other issues as a result,” mental health. Traumatic chiatrist can also do wonders; make themselves look as “beautiful” as possible. On Counselor Layton Walker experiences and stressors of psychiatrists are licensed to the other hand, in everyday life, girls are shamed for explained. At any time, the drastic change are some of the diagnose and prescribe the wearing makeup and shamed for not. If they wear too mental health disorders may most common, according to necessary actions for patients. much, they are labeled as cake faced and told that they get so severe that the one with WebMD. Whatever the case With an increasing percentage are trying too hard. If they wear none, they are looked them may either harm them- is, once the risk turns into an of suicide rates, according to at funny and made to think that the only way to be selves or others. actual occurrence, the illness NIMH, the issues should be beautiful is through makeup. No wonder our standard Poor mental health may will continue to worsen, until taken seriously and tackled as of beauty is so messed up. be caused by a wide range of a mental health professional soon as possible. Overall, there is no one clear answer to why every- one is so obsessed with beauty. The most important Naturopathy: a health care alternative thing is to do what makes one feel good. Those who or traditional medication since “Naturopathic doctors on want to wear makeup should wear it proudly. Those By Catie Gelting, Staff they believe that true health and the other hand are primary care Writer who don’t want to bother with makeup shouldn’t let healing can come from natural physicians who specialize in anyone tell them that they will be more beautiful with sources. A typical visit may preventative health care, chronic it. Love who you are and stay true to yourself. This When looking at health care, include methods such as applied disease management and optimal way, our society can set a new standard of beauty for many people are generally not kinesiology or iridology, two living strategies. We are detec- young girls. One that makes everyone feel beautiful. aware of options beyond typi- methods of assessing the body tives for your health, combining cal doctors found at clinics or that are highly debatable in ef- your history, symptoms, lab tests hospitals. However, many other fectiveness and lack scientifi c and physical examinations to alternatives are often available. research, but the treatments and understand the patterns of imbal- One alternative, Naturopathy, methods used to restore patient’s ance,” explains thenddc.com is a form of health care whose health have shocked science Although they are not the goal goes beyond that of con- with their results. most common type of health temporary medicine. It looks at Naturopathy is not a new care provider, naturopaths can be Want more Health the body as whole rather than method; in fact, it can be seen found all throughout the Atlanta the symptoms of the disease. It throughout history, and most area and are willing to help. & Beauty articles? assesses our body as a system modern medicine would not be They provide a unique experi- and aims to restore patients to possible without it. The term ence of teaching and medicine full health instead of treating a naturopathic medicine was fi rst that really helps patients to Scan the code to read patient for their ailments. coined in 1892, but it goes back understand their bodies and how another great story, “I see people get well instead thousands of years and still to take care of themselves. of just managing problems and uses traditions from Ayurvedic, Many skeptics question titled, “Covergirl that’s why I do this,” Dr. Kri- Taoist, Hippocratic, Arabian, the science of naturopathy but goes boy,” by Madi- scinda Morgan, a naturopathic and Egyptian cultures as well as naturopaths are real doctors who physician in Snellville explained. some monastic medicines. usually have completed some son Johnson According to the American People turn towards natu- form of medical degree before Association of Naturopathic ropaths when they feel like specializing in naturopathy. Physicians or the AANP, clinical contemporary medicine is not Dr. Morgan explains that and laboratory diagnostic testing, benefi ting them, or that it is “one of the reasons for skepti- nutritional medicine, botanical causing more harm than good. cism is not being educated in the medicine, naturopathic manipu- Like most health care, it is best options [patients] have. I think if lative therapy, counseling, home- when used before health issues people were more open minded opathy, acupuncture, prescription become major but can help some they’d be delightfully surprised medication and intravenous and extreme cases. Most notable of because naturopaths do use the injection therapy could be used its benefi ts is its extention life same premise [as contemporary during sessions. Generally, na- expectancy for terminally ill pa- medicine] but they work with the turopaths try to avoid surgeries tients, especially cancer patients. body, not against it.” DECEMBER 2016 COMMUNITY PANTERA PAGE 8 DECEMBER 2016 OPPOSING SIDES PANTERA PAGE 9 Should we demand Patriotism? cause this country serves to as a perfect nation; it progress. “These national It should also be ad- promote individuality and serves, more extensively, emblems instill pride in our dressed that people choose independent thought, the to recognize and honor the country while also critically to ignore the pledge and YES American people are almost privileges and freedoms questioning the actions of anthem, not out of concern always split. that come with living here. its leaders,” Parkview ad- for the nation, but a lack In hindsight, the national The issue lies with ministrator John Mangano thereof. By Jenny Nguyen, Copy anthem and pledge of al- misinterpretation. When it commented. Just as how Often times, students at Editor legiance both serve to unify comes to national emblems, acknowledging the advan- school refuse to stand for With Colin Kaepernick’s this nation. Neha Nasar, a people tend to view them tages of this country does the pledge simply because noteworthy protest of the junior, expressed similar concretely: the fl ag is just a not dismiss the nation’s they are apathetic of this national anthem during a sentiments, “Especially measly cloth and the Star- fl aws, the nation’s fl aws nation’s rich history— preseason football game now in a country that is a Spangled Banner is just a don’t invalidate the good countless people have and refusal to vote in the bit divided, the pledge and song, which consequently things about America either. risked their lives to pre- 2016 election, the nation national anthem are what makes pledging our alle- People also argue that serve the rights and liberties has been consequently bind us together, reminding giance to these things seem protesting the national that these national emblems embroiled in outrage and us of our pride as Ameri- like blind worship. anthem and pledge is a signify, and many people heavy debate. cans and how we should be I’ll reiterate that this is feasible way of protesting nowadays overlook them Amidst these disputes, thankful to be living in such simply not the case. It’s the state of the nation as a out of indifference. “The the nation’s very own a free country. Patriotism ignorant to interpret the fl ag whole. Frankly speaking, student apathy towards the emblems are gradually unites us as one.” and anthem as mere objects; however, this method of pledge essentially refl ects falling out of favor with the Now, just because they ultimately represent protest is just not cutting an overall decline in patrio- people. Rather than scorn- someone sings the anthem the fundamental pillars it. Although Kaepernick’s tism in our country, which ing our national values, doesn’t mean they have to upon which this nation was attempts to protest police is reinforced by a negative, people should instead strive tattoo the American fl ag to founded. They symbolize brutality were sincere, they rather than critical, view of to honor the privileges their chest. People too often “liberty and justice for all,” were ultimately useless in our history,” Mr. Mangano and freedoms with which assume that the pledge and they also represent the instigating any signifi cant noted. this country grants them, and the national anthem continuous struggle of this reforms and only further ex- As citizens of the United whether it be through sing- are wicked devices used to nation to attain true equality acerbated national debates States, we should encour- ing the national anthem or indoctrinate the American for its citizens. In decid- and disunity. age patriotism. In doing standing for the pledge of public. However, these ing to honor the national If people are looking to- so, we can better evaluate allegiance. assumptions couldn’t be anthem and fl ag, people are wards a means of advancing our country as a socially The United States is a further from the truth. Com- not necessarily validating their social causes, peaceful progressive community and vastly diverse communi- pulsory patriotism doesn’t the issues of this country. assemblies and petitions are come to understand the na- ty—a melting pot of people attempt to propagate this In effect, they are recog- much more effective plat- tion’s intricate history and from all walks of life. Be- image of the United States nizing the nation’s social forms for enacting change. culture.

not all of us are stand- they wouldn't because it harassed and killed in our also is a right to which ing. Why? Because we would go against their very streets. Why should every citizen of the United the people believe that we basic beliefs. those who are downright States is entitled. Many NO should not be pledging Most of the controversy disgusted with the state of students hail from all over ourselves to a country that has come from the sport- the country show any type the world. From foreign has become so corrupt. ing events of our country. of love for it when love is exchange students to those People feel like these Football players have be- not returned? The anthem with immigrant parents, a American traditions gun kneeling for the Nation is meant to show devotion wide range of students in- By Madison Johnson, shouldn’t be respected Anthem instead of stand- and respect, but the African cluding those at Parkview when the country doesn't ing, but in good reason. American community and High School agree that the CEC Operations respect all of its people. With the recent spark of the those who participate in the pledge is not only unnec- “We the people.” These Now, I know what the Black Lives Matter move- Black Lives Matter cam- essary but should, by no three words have echoed masses are thinking. The ment, the kneeling symbol- paigns are getting the exact means, be required. Not throughout the country Pledge is a representa- ism has spread like wildfi re opposite. Kneeling for the only is the US the only for the past two hundred tion of the devotion to our throughout the sporting anthem traces back to a country that has a pledge, years, but no words have country. However, people world, which has conse- basic right — the freedom teachers force students to been spoken louder than shouldn't be required to quently enraged sports of speech. stand. the ones we say as we rise stand for something in fans, who have resorted to It’s a form of peaceful While standing for the to our feet and press our which they don’t believe. burning jerseys and swear- protest, and, since no harm pledge does show respect palms over our hearts. “I In truth, it boils down to ing off team members. is being done, it should for the country citizens live pledge allegiance to the simple morals. Would This is ridiculous. These come down to the player’s in, it is justifi ed to remain fl ag,” Students and sports someone take a stand sports players are trying to choice. seated when the country is teams across the country against animal cruelty if prove a point in kneeling Just like with the an- in such ruins. What people say, or “Oh say can you they participate in dog for the anthem. Their peo- them, students refuse to stand for and respect is see,” but in recent events, fi ghts, or vice versa? No, ple, our people, are being stand for the pledge. This their choice.

parkview students share their voice What do you think? “I think it’s understandable for people who don’t feel like this Scan the QR code to take a survey and voice your country represents them, but as citizens of the country I think opinion about this issue! it’s important for all of us to stand.” - Madison Tiegreen (11)

“Whether or not you truly believe in the laws and principles of this country, you do have your fi rst amendment right. As my own personal belief, you should stand, but no ones going to make you.” - CJ Young (11) DECEMBER 2016 PANTHER PRIORITIES PANTERA PAGE 10 Students are losing it over school-related stress

By Madison probably on a “to-do” list amount of assignments climber headed for the the reveries, they pile on Johnson, CEC somewhere. As teenag- weighing even the smartest mountain’s peak. the stress, and thus pile on Operations ers, the mountain of stress of students down, particu- Teenagers can’t handle the mental breakdowns and and school work go hand larly fi nals week. things as well as they act anxiety attacks to which The story of teen- in hand. As fi rst semester Finals week is the like they can. Young minds teens are. Eleven percent of age stress is a tale as old comes to a close, the ma- chasm that threatens to are pressed down upon by those tested—and that’s not as time, especially when jority of teens are teetering swallow students’ grades; the heavy weight of the a big amount—tested posi- the end of the semester is on the edge of a cliff, about down the drain goes all end of the semester. Finals tive for school stress related looming over us like a mas- to fall into nothing but a social life, free times, and usually tally about twenty depression and anxiety sive black cloud. Teachers pit of eternal failure. The when it comes down to it, percent of a class’s over- according to a study at the take it upon themselves structure of the mountain even sit down meals for all grade; that’s enough to Columbia University Medi- to dump what feels like is a simple break down; at that month. Why? Because make one burst into tears cal Center. School is push- a million things on us all the top, there's glory, good fi nals week means stress, at the mere thought. Worse ing our generation over the at once: essays, research grades, and the honor roll, and stress during fi nals still, teachers think that edge of that massive cliff, papers, and projects; if it's but the climb is treacher- week is enough to wound students can handle every- and the drop is not a pleas- that time of year, then it’s ous, and there's an endless even the most valiant thing at once. They pile on ant one. People need to walk on the The 7 Habits of Highly Effective right side of the hallway Teens outrages high school students By Peter Fe- something,” said junior By Hannah There is simply no time to next day, let alone what dyk, Columnist Michael Lennen. Campbell, On- read a book for a “class” they are going to do after Injury is another prob- line Editor that doesn’t even count college. lem presented by those toward our GPA. If anyone should be Walking on the right who walk, or more com- There are a lot of read- Most books that we are asked these questions, it side of the hall has been monly run, down the ers in the tenth grade, but forced to read are actually should be the juniors and a grain planted in the wrong side of the hall. when it comes to being pretty good, such as the seniors because they are the minds of all students from Head-on collisions aren’t forced to read something Odyssey or the Lord of the ones actually looking for a young age. It prevents all that rare, especially that is all about the habits Flies. Both of these books colleges to attend. traffi c, creates an effi cient around corners and near of a teenager, it’s pretty are very action-packed and In all honesty, if they system, and is overall safer choke points, such as those easy to conclude that not entertaining, but the 7 Hab- had to make us read any for everyone. However, pesky double doors. I’ve many kids will want to read its of Highly Effective Teens type of book, it should this must have been lost in have multiple close calls that. In the words of many by Sean Covey is chock be about how to explore translation as the hallway in just the past few weeks. sophomores, “don’t tell me full of facts and no fun. areas that interest us so we etiquette has been misinter- This proneness to walking how to live my life.” The book is probably full can base our classes off of preted and twisted. Those right into another is further Besides, if we make of questions that a sopho- them. who inhabit the hallways in expedited by our attention mistakes, we will learn more probably doesn’t have Why is Gwinnett Coun- between classes now expe- being paid to our phones from them and grow from answers for, such as, “What ty is attempting to make the rience a far different envi- and the rather high (in them. We don’t need a book are your plans after col- class of 2019 more success- ronment from that taught in comparison) population of to tell us what to do after lege?” ful than any other class? elementary school. visually impaired students high school. Furthermore, The fact is we do not Why is it that not every Individuals weave in at Parkview. An accident as students, we are already need to answer these ques- grade level is being forced and out of both sides of is more likely to happen swamped with projects, tions right now. Many to read the book? Why is the halls. While this does when both parties aren’t tests, essays, and a multi- students barely know what just the Class of 2019 being speed up their trip, the even looking at the hallway tude of other assignments. they are going to wear the forced to read? constant change in direc- in front of them. “People tion slows down those in walk in front of me all the the area. This creates the time. Sometimes I have to all too common traffi c at Wisecracks in the Pavement go through the left door Cartoon by Karen Ye each of the dreaded orange because so many people doors. A shortcut for one are stuck in the right. It’s a creates a jam for many; the mess.” said junior Marcus problem is clear cut. There Lennen. I’m not saying you could be a rule set in place; should put away for phone however, it would simply when walking, as that be another pointless law would be highly hypocriti- that couldn’t be enforced, cal. I’m just suggesting an much in vain of the infa- occasional look at your sur- . . . mous “One Earbud Poli- roundings and keeping to cy.” These interlopers often your side of the high would claim they don’t have time make our campus safer for to make it from one class everyone. to another in six minutes. That isn't to insinuate they are the only wrongdoers. Many people have an irri- tating tendency to walk at a snail’s pace or stop entirely to converse with friends. “A to H is stupid far. I have to run if I’m not trying to be late. Everybody is slow Please read Meagan Gabri- elson’s perspective about this when they’re texting or “Maybe by the time these people clear the hallways, third period will be over...?” issue online. DECEMBER 2016 THINKING GLOBALLY PANTERA PAGE 11 Absenses are stacking up during religious holidays holiday in Chinese and Korean most diverse counties in Georgia. out of every eight public school told Fusion News that school By Liya Patel, culture. New York schools also With students practicing more than students in Georgia is Muslim…so districts could face First Amend- Ent. Editor cancel classes for the Jewish holi- one religion, is it really fair to have in a population of 1.1 million stu- ment legal challenges unless they days Yom Kippur and Rosh Ha- days off for only one? Making dents, that’s a lot of students,” says recognize holidays for a specifi c shanah and the Muslim holidays students choose between religion Dr. Sandy D. Martin, the Religion secular reason, such as high rates In most public schools around Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr. “I and their school becomes stress- Department Head. “Some schools of absenteeism. the U.S., classes are cancelled think that the Mayor was smart to ful because students will end up in Muslim neighborhoods would “Once you do allow this for for Christian holidays such as allow public school’s to have off falling behind. “There were times have up to half of their students some groups, there will be others Christmas and Good Friday, while for other holidays because I never when I went to celebrate Eid, and not show up on the holidays,” she lining up at the door asking for the students of other faiths have to have the chance to fully celebrate when I came back, I had three tests said. same thing,” Haynes said. “New choose between going to class and my holidays without worrying and so much homework,” Aruba Some observers say it makes York City has the whole world’s celebrating their own holy days. about going back to school. People Chowdury, a Muslim junior, said. more sense for public schools to religions there, so it’s tough to However, that’s not the case in who celebrate Christmas have it Another reason schools should not to honor any religious holidays say yes to some and no to others.” New York City. In 2015, Mayor easy because at least they get off close in observance of other altogether, instead of choosing When you have a county with a Bill de Blasio announced that pub- for two weeks,” Peyton Nguyen, a holidays is due to the amount of certain days off. However Charles variety of religions and societies, lic schools would be closed next Buddhist junior commented. students that show up when major Haynes, the executive director of it’s hard to not allow more days off year for Lunar New Year, a major Gwinnett County is one of the holidays are happening. “One the Religious Freedom Center, from school in respect for them. Gentrification changes cities for the not so better By Hydiah Sylla, Atlanta include the Old Fourth led to an extremely decreased but at the end of the day home is is so different from Lilburn, even CEC Content & Ward, Edgewood, and the Ponce crime rate in Atlanta. According not a random place you’re forced though the two places are only a Coverage City Area, exemplifying com- to a recent study done by Area- to move to. A home is place that’s 45 minute drive away from one mon themes such as European Vibes, the overall crime rates in seen a person’s greatest strengths another. The differences are the The city of Atlanta is rapidly style apartments with increased Atlanta between the years 2014 and weaknesses, has meaning, cultures, the people, and even just growing on a day-to-day basis. rents, more expensive retail. As a to 2015 have only decreased by and holds value in a heart that has the vibes. Ponce has been a target The rapidly growing city houses result, a wealthier crowd gravitates 5%. Some may argue that any been compromised for “a greater of gentrifi cation since the mid 80’s, many inhabitants, but in recent towards the area. On the surface, decrease is better than nothing and future.” but in recent years, the change years, some have lost their homes, gentrifi cation sounds like a harm- if anything, the process will have a Gentrifi cation is also believed has been marked by the build- and cities have lost culture, to the less way of livening up a city and greater long term effect than short to destroy the rich culture of a ing of Ponce City Market and the new kid on the block: gentrifi ca- making it a “better” community. term. However, gentrifi cation is city. Of course, the extremity of destruction of “Murder Kroger.” tion. However, the effects of gentrifi ca- a neverending cycle. People that the word “destroy” is subjective, The vibes walking through Little The defi nition of gentrifi ca- tion can be quite negative, and the have been displaced will fi nd a but to some, the process does take Five Points versus inside the City tion often varies from source to effect on community natives is home somewhere else and build an extreme toll. Growing up, I’ve Market are completely different. I source, but in short, gentrifi cation disheartening. a community, crime rates may always gone to the Ponce de Leon enjoy both areas, but I would hate is the reconstruction or revival Lower income neighborhoods increase, the community may be area, whether it be for a festival, to see the Culture of Little Five of urban neighborhoods in a have fallen victim to gentrifi ca- seen as “bad,” and only genera- dining in one of the local restau- Points be completely destroyed. city through means such as new tion because of the high crime tions later, the cycle will repeat. rants, feeding the homeless, or just One man’s trash, is another businesses, wealthier inhabitants, activities housed in the area; Some efforts have been made to casually exploring the area with man’s treasure. Gentrifi cation and increased property value. however, in recent studies, it is provide a home for this, previously friends. Part of the reason why I destroys the little treasures and the Some newly gentrifi ed areas in proven that gentrifi cation has not placed in government housing, love the area so much is because it places that some people call home. Common Core standards expect too much out of students By Anika Ak- best enables them to teach the together.” the material just to pass tests that of Education to decide whether bar, Opinions curriculum. However, with the The common core standard is determine whether or not they can or not it works. Although, it is Editor increasing emphasis on testing fairly recent, as it was fi rst imple- move up or are ready for college. clear the Common Core is causing from the No Child Left Behind Act mented in 2010 under the sponsor- After all, isn’t that the whole point sleep deprivation and issues in From Maine to the coast of as well as state-required standard- ship of the National Governors of “No Child Left Behind”? Hold- mental health, as well as a waste of California, students follow the ized testing, teachers are actu- Association (NGA) and Council of ing students back for not passing a millions of dollars going towards exact same curriculum through ally getting less time to instruct Chief State School Offi cers (CC- course that would have no benefi t textbooks and testing for the stan- what is known as the Common the material in more unique and SSO). However, the school system to their lives beyond high school dards. Nonetheless, there is still Core. In order to develop critical comprehensive ways to students. from which it was built has been totally contradicts “college readi- time to realize that even though the thinking, standards are created to Consequently, students are rushed the same for hundreds of years. ness.” “Ultimately, the graduation common core may not work, stu- set goals for students concerning to grasp the standards before the Students are still learning the same rate is the deciding factor now, es- dents will be left with lasting nega- the amount of knowledge they end of the year in order to move information in the same classroom pecially here in Georgia,” McCalla tive impacts. “I think it’s important attain in English/Language Arts up, which only serves to reinforce setting with the same methods of states, “We’re using the graduation that we remember that our students and Mathematics by the end of the an ineffective way of learning for teaching. The only thing that has rate as an indicator of success for are completely different. We’re school year. However, if a student all students. “People have different changed is how much is expected education.” asking students all across America is required to be able to think criti- ideas on how [the common core] out of students with all the testing Since the standards only began to fi t into a particular square, and cally, then why do state standards should be functioning,” explains they must go through since the six years ago, there has yet to be a all our kids are either round or insist on one way of learning? Administrator Howard McCalla, common core standards are so re- class that has adhered to the com- triangular—they’re all different.” The standards allow for teach- “we’re not going to achieve [col- cent. No child should have to stay mon core from kindergarten to the accelerated precalculus teacher ers to choose whichever method lege readiness] until we come up into the dead of night to learn end of high school for the Board Krista Flowers comments. Minimum wage has very minimal fi nancial affects My parents liked to brag about afford college, which affects their small business owner and give the the rate that it has been for the past By Joshua Far- how they had jobs when they were ability to fi nd a higher paying job. employee much needed relief of several decades, then the minimum ber, Staff Writer “my age.” I wanted to prove that Even without the stress of college, their obligations. wage should increase based upon I could work just as hard as them, my co-workers work just as hard Donald Trump has no inten- the rate of change on the infl a- America’s fall will occur when so I decided to apply for a job at a and for as long as students who tions of increasing the minimum tion. Every year, the infl ation rate the average working person can’t local barbeque restaurant. In my attend college. Some co-workers wage based on the potential strain should be re-evaluated, and that afford to pay their bills. The last fi rst week, I worked a total of 40 and friends of mine have supe- on small businesses; however, would be the offi cial minimum time the minimum wage increased hours (legally full time), leading rior obligations such as feeding pushes from Bernie Sanders and wage for that year. was in 2009 when Obama served to a very nice paycheck at the end their family and can only achieve Hillary Clinton to increase the The fact is that a $7.25 an hour his fi rst year of his presidency. of my two week pay period. When their responsibilities with govern- minimum wage remain prevalent. minimum wage is not enough to but, in late 2016, the minimum I fi nally received my check, my ment support like food stamps Instead of battling for a new fl at escape poverty in most situations. wage has not increased. The value coworkers and I compared our and welfare checks. In this way, wage increase, I believe that the Instead of increasing the wage of the $7.25 minimum wage has earnings, and I noticed that I was the government pays more per wage should solely depend on into a fl at number, the offi cial dropped 8.1%, and my proposal making around the same pay as person on these programs than infl ation. If the dollar became minimum wage should fl uctuate to is to increase the minimum wage fully grown adults. Without the they would having a tax exempt more valuable than it is today, the reduce the strain on small busi- to match the value of infl ation to fi nancial support of their parents, wage increase. A tax exempt wage wage would decrease. However, nesses and provide a better income reduce the poverty rate. most of my co-workers could not increase would give relief to the if the dollar continues to defl ate at to lower wage workers. What do you want for the holidays?

“A Magic: The Gathering set. I Ms. Oliver will know I’m a nerd; please don’t judge spend the holi- days in Michigan! me.” - J.B. Hendrixs, sophomore, writ- ten on a piece of paper. Junior Jasmyn Dr. Patrick and his Anderson heads wife are heading Junior Matt Meyers will to Chicago, Il- up to NYC to “get “ in Rus- linois! away to the city.” Crime and Punishment be chilling out at Ant- sian.” arctica. Quite a unique vacationing spot! - Benjamin Duffield, sophomore, Ms. Hammond will Coach Reynolds and apparently a language nerd. celebrate the holi- Ms. Reynolds cele- days at Fayetteville, brate their anniversary Georgia! with a trip to Ashe- ville, North Carolina! “A cat.” Ms. New- berry will - Dino Music, junior, visit Blakeley, Georgia! slightly paraphrased. “Money.” Junior Alim - Hans Kang, junior, upon being Panjwani heads Ms. Meyers to Mexico for will be going asked what he actually wanted for the break! to Florida! Christmas if he didn’t want an um- brella shaped like a trombone.

Ms. Ramirez and Ms. Baug travels her two daughters to St. Augustine, will be going to Florida! Mexico to have a “Just get me something funny.” Mr. Murphy, Ms. Craw- family reunion! ford, and 16 students will - Nathan Cargill, senior, prob- be traveling to London, ably will manage to cause mass Stratford, and Windsor! destruction with said “some- thing.”

“Anything cat-related, please.” - Joshua Walker, senior, who will probably get dog-related Freshman Adil items. Ahmed is making a trip to Mecca for the Have a Holly holidays! Jolly Holiday! - Pusheen DECEMBER 2016 STAFF PAGE PANTERA PAGE 14 2016-2017 Pantera Staff PATRONS Editors-in-Chief The Pantera staff greatly appreciates the generous do- Madison Johnson Hydiah Sylla Karen Ye nations made by the following patrons to help support and make publishing our newspaper possible:

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Corrections will appear Parkview High School. in the next issue. DECEMBER 2016 PHS BOOK NOOK PANTERA PAGE 15 Bob Dylan wins Nobel Prize for literature Priceless is worth a lot by him. He’s like the grand- mixed reactions, including By Meagan Gabrielson, of the country. After he falls By Peter Fedyk, Columnist father of smart music,” says one from Dylan himself. Sports Editor asleep at the wheel, he hears teacher Heather Baug. An At fi rst, the legendary icon crying somewhere and decides The Nobel Prize remains award of this stature legiti- made no statement on his Priceless, by Joel and Luke to try and unlock the back of the most revered award for mizes the art of songwriting achievement. Some saw this Smallbone of the band For the truck. When he breaks the excellence in areas anywhere as equal to that of novels and as disrespectful and arrogant, King and Country, is a book lock and sees the two young from science to literature. traditional literature. but Dylan did later respond. based on a true story of human Hispanic girls in the back. Those who win the award Dylan, the American He stated, “Absolutely. If traffi cking. The brothers wrote After getting to know the girls are considered the masters singer-songwriter, penned it’s at all possible,” in re- this book based on their song and dropping them off at the of their craft, whether that and performed hits such sponse to The Telegraph, a “Priceless,” and their movie, location, he realizes what he be research, novelizations, as “Blowin’ in the Wind,” U.K. Newspaper, questioning Priceless. The book is a back- has done. He immediately or medicinal discoveries. “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All whether he would attend the story to the movie based on the thinks of his daughter at home Creative works, such as song Right,” and “Mr. Tambourine award ceremony on Decem- main character, James Stevens, and goes back to fi ght for the writing, have long been un- Man.” Active mainly dur- ber 10th. Other sources tried while he struggles with the girls. touched by the prize; howev- ing the 1960’s, Dylan gained to contact Dylan, but his loss of his wife and deals with At times, the book is hard er, the 2016 Nobel Prize for much traction in the music fall U.S. tour seems to be the responsibility of his young to follow, and the reader may Excellence in Literature was industry and rose to icon the culprit behind his lack daughter. need to go back and reread. awarded to musical genius, level fame. The recognized of communication. If Dylan The brothers were inspired to It is hard to follow the social Bob Dylan, for his song- lyrics he wrote managed to had decided to turn down the write their book after starting worker’s role in the story and writing abilities. “All of my garner a Nobel Prize; this un- award, he would be only the the Priceless Movement many how she interacts with James, favorite bands are inspired orthodox choice led to many third to do so. years ago while speaking at his mom, and his daughter. a women’s conference with However, the social worker’s their older sister. The move- confusing role helps advance Drawing Blood draws an audience ment aimed to inform women the story, giving the reader an of their worth and to tell them understanding of the compli- she changed her name to Alana Massey writes that By Miro Georgiev, Colum- that they are priceless, while cated situation. Molly Crabapple at the sug- “Molly Crabapple is the nist explaining to men that chivalry Priceless is different from gestion of one of her former writer who made me a is not dead. other books because the reader “This is the story of a boyfriends, believing it was writer.” In the book, James sees his can tell that human traffi cking girl and her sketchbook.” So more fitting to her personal- The New York Times’s wife and daughter as priceless, and a woman’s worth is impor- begins Molly Crabapple’s ity. Always interesting and Deb Olin Unferth calls her until he and his wife get in a tant to the authors. They hit on latest literary endeavor, eclectic, she tackles every- “ferocious and feminist” fatal car accident. When his the very real and scary topic of Drawing Blood, a memoir of thing from her time drawing and “a new model for this wife dies, he loses faith and human traffi cking in the United her life as both an artist and Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, century’s young woman.” becomes very angry, result- States without putting in or a journalist. the suspected “principal ar- Rolling Stone’s Matt Taibbi ing in him being thrown in jail taking away from the main Currently, Molly Cra- chitect of the 9/11 attacks,” compares Molly Crabapple for poor decisions. The book point of the book. bapple is a contributing edi- in Guantánamo Bay, to her to Charles Bukowski, the captures readers’ attentions and The Smallbone brothers tor to VICE magazine and abortion to her sympathies famed German-American doesn’t leave them wanting did a great job of not add- various other magazines and for the Occupy Wall Street writer whose works ad- more until the end when they ing too much of a backstory newspapers, tackling sub- movement. dressed the lives of poor and have to fi nish the story with or too much of an after-story jects like criminal justice, For those interested in working class Americans. the movie. and instead really focusing international affairs, and art and journalism, Molly The reviews all seem While trying to win his on the story of the enslaved women’s rights. Crabapple offers both. Com- to agree: reading Drawing young daughter back after girls. Human traffi cking affects However, before that, she bining her conversational Blood is more than worth- being in jail for six months, 600,000 to 800,000 people was a model for the pin-up writing style with her beau- while. It is an opportunity to James makes more wrong across international borders site SuicideGirls, and before tifully painted illustrations, learn not only about Molly decisions. He doesn’t have every year, 80% of which that, a bratty and defiant some of them never before Crabapple as a writer and enough money to support her, female and half are children. twelve-year-old, whose love seen in print, Molly Crabap- artist but her as a person in so he takes a job his friend The Priceless Movement for art was her only motiva- ple succeeds in engaging her her raw, unflinching way offers him that involves him helps stop these actions by tion. audience in Drawing Blood. that has made her so distinc- driving a truck, with unknown teaming up with other orga- Born Jennifer Caban, BuzzFeed Books’s tive. cargo in it, to the other side nizations to spread the word. Six good books to snuggle up with over the holidays into exhausted students. Here Queen of Hearts before she went the house’s history. With these her home in Oregon. Only, this are some suggestions for good mad. In this retelling of Alice in powers, she discovers her past is Christmas won’t be like the holiday reads: My Lady Jane, Wonderland, Catherine is just a intertwined with others. When others when Sierra meets Caleb. Heartless, Amber House, Mago- girl that loves to bake and wants the visions reveal danger for her Early in his life, Caleb made a nia, What Light, and The Twelve to open a bakery with her best loved ones, Sarah does every- huge mistake, and is still pay- Days of Dash and Lily. friend. Instead, her parents have thing in her strength to stop ing for it. With Sierra’s help, In My Lady Jane, three other plans for her: marrying them from becoming a reality. Caleb tries to fi nd forgiveness in authors, Cynthia Hand, Brodi the King of Hearts. Trapped in Hearing the calls of birds himself. While disapproval sur- Ashton, and Jodi Meadows a loveless marriage, Catherine is always peaceful, but becom- rounds them, they fi nd true love rewrite history with humor. In falls in love with the joker ing a human bird is wonderful. in the chaos. 1553, England is fi lled with and begins an affair that could In Magonia by Maria Dahvana After Dash and Lily fall in Edians, people who have the threaten her life. Headley, Ava, a sick girl dying love, Lily must deal with the af- ability to change from their hu- Who doesn’t love a good of a rare disease, begins to see termath of grandfather’s heart at- man form to their animal form. mystery? Amber House by a ship in the sky. Only her best tack in The Twelve Days of Dash As awesome as this can be, Kelly Moore, Larkin Reed, and friend Jason can also see the and Lily by David Levithan and Jane Gray, our protagonist, is Tucker Reed tells a story of a ship. However, before their Rachel Cohn. With the diffi cult The CLC boasts a tree made of forced to marry Gifford Dudley, mysterious past. After arriving relationship can develop, Ava recovery her grandfather, Lily’s books to celebrate the winter an Edian who is only human at the funeral of her grand- gets kidnapped by a ship full of optimistic attitude diminishes. season. (Photo by Kalee Wiley) at nighttime and a horse in the mother, Sarah has fi nally seen humans who can transform into To get her into the holiday spirit, By Kalee Wiley, Staff Writer daytime. Worst of all, Jane’s the Amber House, the house birds. They take her to Magonia, Dash brings Lily and a couple of marriage was only a scam so that has been in her family for a hidden world in the sky, where their closest friends on a trip to After days of stressful Gifford’s father could steal the centuries. She becomes friends she begins to learn more about New York City. classes, a gift has fi nally been crown away from Jane’s cousin, with a boy named Jackson, and who she really is. The list of books a person given to the students and teach- King Edward. they decide to search the house In What Light by Jay Asher, can read over winter break is ers of Parkview: winter break. Lewis Carroll fans will love for missing diamonds. As time Sierra’s family goes to Cali- endless. These books are avail- While stress still runs wild, a Heartless by Marissa Meyer, a goes on, Sarah discovers that she fornia for Christmas. As fun as able on Amazon and can be good book can breathe life back novel that reveals the life of the has the power to see visions of this can be, Sierra still misses found in the local library. DECEMBER 2016 PANTHER FINE ARTS PANTERA PAGE 16 Parkview theater entertained with The Man Who Came to Dinner According to junior Aar- on Wittenberg, who played “Banjo Bob,” “The play was amazing and went well, but we were all scream- ing internally up until the premiere, and even then, we were screaming internally.” Indeed, there were chal- lenges involved in the pro- duction. Morrow explained, “Building the set in a very short period of time due to other groups using the theater during October was challenging. We also had to carry Hannah Whitlock off the stage in a mummy case!” Senior Christopher Cohorst, the play’s radio star, gives orders to his secretary, played by Senoir Sophia Dhanani. (Photo courtesy of Victoria Taylor) The play was very well By Joshua Hurst, Staff unique, as it was decorated broke his leg walking up of the play is Whiteside done, due to the remarkable Writer with vintage props like an the family's front steps. navigating his busy business acting by the entire cast. Parkview’s drama de- antique wheelchair and a Due to this broken leg and and social life, all from the Morrow enjoys the com- partment put on The Man mummy case. According to the December weather, he living room of the Stanleys. raderie and the chemistry Who Came to Dinner from Sharon Morrow, the direc- is now stranded in their The cast rehearsed dur- of the cast. She said, “One November 4-6. With a cast tor, “The set was huge and house. Very quickly, he ing class for close to six nice thing about doing a of 24 actors, the play took was put together in about commandeers the entire weeks, with only four days great show is that you can place in the late 1930s two days!” house and their staff, in- of afterschool rehearsal add catch phrases to your and early 40s. It begins The play’s action, after cluding a doctor played time. According to Morrow, group’s speech. The one we in the suburban home of a bit of exposition, re- by Senior Adam Payton, a “We had limited afterschool took from this play was ‘I the Stanleys (played by vealed that a major radio newspaperman played by rehearsals because the show may vomit.’ We say that a Afton Taylor and Nathan and literature star, Sheri- Senior Andrew Flynn, and was the weekend immedi- lot now!” The drama depart- Bowie) in the small town dan Whiteside, played by a celebrity played by junior ately following our One Act ment will put on James and Mesalia, Ohio. The set was senior Christopher Cohorst, Hannah Whitlock. The rest Play Competition.” the Giant Peach in January. Audiences follow as Parkview Parkview students perform in The Nutcracker theater goes Into the Woods By Amy Kim, Staff Writer basically the reason why Red Riding Hood grows Coming to up to be cynical and Parkview’s theater in believes that the world the month of Decem- sucks.” However, this is ber is the drama class’s just one of the multiple production of Into the stories that fits into the Woods. It combines the overall production. well-known and widely The production itself loved Grimm’s Fairy has many messages Tales and rolls the sto- weaved into the story to ries of different charac- go along with the vari- ters such as Cinderella, ous characters. Though Senior Bernardo Celadon (back left) shows off his perfect form. (Photo courtesy of Hanz Alva) Rapunzel, and Little there is more than one By Jennaya Montoya, Staff power and strength and practices are “usually six Red Riding Hood into message, the produc- Writer serves like a trusty watch- days a week starting from one and adds its own tion’s tag line is “Not Crack! That’s the sound dog to guard your family 4:00 p.m. to usually 8:00 or twist. everyone lives happily of a nutcracker. Speaking of from evil spirits and danger. 8:30 p.m.” The performers Because there are ever after. Not everyone nutcrackers, the Nutcracker The origin of the Nut- work extremely hard to give so many characters, the lives…” The production Ballet is back again. Each cracker is a fairy tale ballet their audience a great per- lead roles are distributed was performed from De- year, the spectacular bal- in two acts centered on a formance. Although practic- amongst the nineteen cember 8 to 11 at 7:30 let returns. Students from family’s Christmas Eve es may be long, everyone is cast members. This p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on different dance companies celebration. The Christmas still able to have fun. Each gives a chance for more Sunday in the theater. come together as one and Ballet was fi rst performed person who partakes in The students to have an ac- Into the Woods is perform The Nutcracker. outside Russia in England Nutcracker each has some- tive role in the produc- eligible to be screened Many students from in 1934. Its fi rst American thing that they love about tion. Director Sharon in the Georgia High Parkview, including Ber- performance was in 1944 the ballet. Grace Buckley, Morrow expressed her School Musical Theater nardo Celidon and Grace by the San Francisco Bal- a junior, states how she reasoning for choosing Awards and will have Buckley, are also involved let. The now well-known “loves the music and the the production, stating the chance to receive a in performing in The Nut- Christmas story has been cheer and magic it brings to that she and her classes Shuler Hensley Award, cracker. The performance published in many book the season.” “wanted a production which Ms. Morrow took place at the Infi nite versions including colorful The Nutcracker contin- that could showcase describes as “the high Energy Center from No- children’s books. ues to bring joy and happi- multiple performers, not school equivalent of the vember 25th through the The Nutcracker is a bal- ness to all audiences during just a couple of stars.” Tony Awards.” Be sure 27th. let that takes a lot of time the holiday season, and it Cast member Jaiden to wish the cast and Ms. The Nutcracker is a fun and hard work to transform will continue to bring joy- Dosani, a junior, plays Morrow luck on receiv- Christmas tradition for all into the wonderful ballet ous faces of all ages, young the part of the wolf in ing this high-end reward to enjoy. The legend says that it is. Senior Bernardo and old, for many more the story. “The wolf is for their hard work. that a nutcracker represents Celidon remarked how their years to come. DECEMBER 2016 ENTERTAINMENT FINE ARTS PANTERA PAGE 17 Every day is a good day for an art studio Parkview dance programs

Parkview’s dance instructor Lindsey Meyers in the midst of teaching her beginner dance students. (photo by Amy Kim) By Amy Kim, Staff Writer graduated college. Parkview High School Students seem to gain strives to be the best at more benefits from the everything, including dance program they par- Good Day Studio co-owner Mark Watkins stands in front of his studio. (photo by Hydiah Sylla) dance. The dance program ticipate in than just im- By Hydiah Sylla, CEC Making.” Attendees range which is now their studio, at Parkview is one with provement in their dance Content & Coverage from toddlers to prospective one day while casually stroll- great prestige and has skills. Beginner dance Located in the heart of art school students. Informa- ing through the city park. grabbed many students’ student Serena George Lilburn, Good Day Studio tion on future classes, prices, Mark states, “The fi rst time attention. The program expressed her views on strives to embrace art in and events can be found on we came to Lilburn, it was consists of an advanced, participating in the be- the community. Good Day their website, www.good- just a random Sunday. We intermediate, and begin- ginning dance program, saying, “It expanded my Studio is located in his- dayart.com. “Every kid came to the downtown area ner dance group, as well friend group toric downtown Lilburn at 79 comes with a different set of and just saw dozens of fami- as a dance and helped Main Street Suite A Lilburn, skills and a different set of lies walking on the greenery team in “Dance expanded enhance my GA 30047 and has been open abilities. The classes consist and playing in the park. Re- which stu- dance skills.” for almost two months. The mostly of building on the ally just the area alone gave dents are my friend group and She thinks studio teaches art lessons and kids strengths. Sometimes in us the idea.” brought helped enhance my dance has plans to host events in the middle school people become With only a couple of together impacted her future. anxious about their artwork months of business under to express dance skills” in a positive As of now, the studio and afraid that it isn’t real- their belt, the business is their pas- -Serena George way, say- focuses on art classes for istic enough, so at that level thriving and hopes to fully sion for ing “I think children, but co-owners Mark we focus on getting past that engulf the community in art. dancing. dance has helped with my and Christy Watkins, hus- worry,” explains Mark. “Art is important because The dance team performs flexibility. There are a band and wife, plan on host- Mark completed two people want to belong in at Parkview’s basketball lot of people in that class ing classes for artists of all degrees at UGA and was a their space, and for little kids, games and at competi- that I could now call close ages and abilities in the near working artist in Athens, it’s really important develop- tions. The dance classes friends.” future. Some of their classes Georgia before moving to mentally to be able to express offer an increasing knowl- On November 11th and right now include “Bigs and Lilburn with his wife and themselves. For adults, creat- edge of technique and 12th, the dance program’s Littles,” “Multi-media,” “Art four kids. The family stum- ing things is just a source of dance history, as well as hard work from first se- Starters,” and “Masters in the bled across the empty space, joy.” nutrition and injury pre- mester had been rewarded tournament champions in the Robot Skills Challenge with a vention. VEX cont. from pg 2 with the opportunity to Competing at South For- fi nals. Team 1356C reached the score of 51. Director Lindsey showcase to the public syth High School, team 1356C semi-fi nals, and team 1356A Overall, the teams had a Meyers is in charge of all in Parkview’s theater. Its (Calamity) fi nished as the reached the quarter-fi nals. great showing at all their tour- four dance programs. She theme was described by tournament champions, thus At the third tournament on naments and demonstrated the graduated from the Uni- the participating dance qualifying for the state tourna- November 5th at Ola High superiority of Parkview’s VEX versity of North Caro- students as “creepy” and ment in March. Team 1356X School, team 1356A quali- Robotics program. Coaches lina at Greensboro with a it covered different styles (Xecution) placed runner up fi ed for the state tournament Terry Cotton and Anthony Hess degree in dance technique of dance and showed off with a perfect score of 5-0 and by fi nishing as the tournament exhibit pride for their students and performance, which the hard work of all the the number one ranked team champions. Team 1356B won and their accomplishments at justifies her skills to dance students. Be sure out of fi fty competing teams the Judge’s Award and the Ro- this early stage in the year. Both guide the aspiring dance to congratulate any dance during the qualifying matches. bot Skills Champion Award. coaches agree that Parkview is students at Parkview. She students you may know Team 1356B (Bane) reached The team is currently ranked well on track to qualify for the also danced with Disney on their accomplishments. the semi-fi nals, and team 15th in the world in the Robot annual VEX Robotics World for seven years after she 1356A (Anarchy) reached the Skills Challenge. Team 1356C Championship held in Louis- quarter-fi nals. and 1356X reached the semi- ville, Kentucky. The students’ At the second tournament fi nals. determination and passion on October 29th at Collins Hill At the fourth tournament on continues to develop along High School, team 1356B qual- November 11th at the Georgia with their aspirations to win the ifi ed for the state tournament by Fall Leadership Conference in VEX Georgia State Tournament winning the Design Award and Jekyll Island, team 1356C and and compete in the divisional reached the semi-fi nals. Team team 1356X reached the semi- fi nals at the 2017 VEX Robot- 1356X fi nished runner up to the fi nals. Team 1356C won the ics World Championship. Mandela,cont. from pg 6 further into their childhood, some organs that are directly correlated Grandson made a statement might recall the Queen in Snow to memory processing. When a clarifying the family name Be- White uttering “Mirror mirror memory is being remembered, the renstain, as well as solidifying his on the wall.” Well this is another brain replays neural activity in a grandparents’ intention of spelling Mandela Effect, as the correct line pattern that generates a response Berenstein this way. is “Magic mirror on the wall.” to echo the real event. However, There are still many Mandela Overall, the Mandela Effect there are still many questions left Effects that are being committed is something that thousands have from this theory such as; that fact that have yet to be rectifi ed. For been unknowingly affected by. that thousands of brains can go example, in the popular Star Wars Some speculation falls to a com- through this process and inexpli- franchise the iconic line; “No, I mon neurological mishap. If so cably make the same mistake. In am your father.” This is contrary then the blame is placed upon the conclusion the Mandela Effect to what maybe millions recite as limbic system of the brain. This will have us wondering for times “Luke, I am your father.” Digging region of the brain holds many to come. DECEMBER 2016 ENTERTAINMENT IN TV & FILM PANTERA PAGE 18 Fox’s Pitch runs bases with ease Film Factor By Meagan Gabrielson, Ginny as a player and her throughout every episode so Sports Editor personal struggles throughout far. Blip is the ultimate family By Peter Fedyk her baseball career with her man, and he is one of Ginny’s Pitch is an American dra- family and lack of friends. closest friends in baseball. Villains: a class in criminality ma television show, broadcast After the viewers learn about The producers of Pitch, on Fox, about the fi rst female Ginny, they learn about some Dan Fogelman and Rick “A movie is only as good as its villain” is a common phrase baseball player in the MLB. of her teammates. Singer, did a great job with that circulates through most fi lmgoers. This holds true for me Pitch fi rst aired in the fall of Mark-Paul Gosselaar plays the storyline and fl ow of the since my favorite characters from all fi ctional sources usually 2016 and has received fantas- the role of Mike Lawson, show. They did a good job oppose the side of good. Films that lack a villain of conviction tic reviewssince its launch and the older player who is the of not focusing too much on also lack emotional connection between the plot and its audi- progression. catcher and captain of the one character but providing ence. A good villain can be sympathetic, disturbing, and even The show starts off with Padres. He is the typical team insight for the other charac- relatable. Sometimes a blurred line between outright wretched- Ginny Baker, played by leader that shows no emotion ters. The amount of detail in ness and misunderstood values creates an enticing dilemma for Kylie Bunbury, preparing for around his teammates. No the show, with the real scores the viewer. her Major League debut as one knows about his tough of other games at the bottom Few fi lm antagonists embody the skin crawling disgust a pitcher for the San Diego childhood, and hardly anyone of the screen and footage from that Hannibal Lecter is practically made of. Every calm word Padres, and how her being the knows about his marriage actual games, brings a whole spoken and unbreaking stare into camera leaves the audience fi rst female baseball player in problems. other vibe to the show, and it’s with a sense of nonconsensual violation. Anything from his the MLB will change females Mo McRae plays Blip something that has never been slow shot-reverse shot scenes to a climax can only be described in sports forever. The fi rst Sanders, outfi elder for the Pa- done as well as Pitch has done as chilling. The most deliberate of his moral perpetrations is his few episodes really focus on dres, whose story is scattered and succeeded with. odd hunger for human fl esh. Despite the character’s cannibal- ism, Anthony Hopkins did not let this detail defi ne the charac- ter. Lecter’s annoying intelligence, his surging stare, and his Youtubers trade views for dollars unrelenting calm create the character; not his diet. Many, lesser characters fall to this trope. This was clear in 2016’s Suicide By Jennaya Montoya, Staff ana Grande, Taylor Swift has also recently released Squad; the villain, Enchantress, was visually stunning and drew Writer and RuPaul from RuPaul’s her own series on Netfl ix the audience in. Unfortunately, the audience was left with a Drag Race. Just recently, called Haterz Back Off. hollow shell of a villain that posed the threat of boredom to the Many YouTubers have he has been starred in the Miranda is an incredibly fans packed tightly in the theater. risen to fame from the broadway musical Kinky confi dent, self-absorbed The extent of a villain’s control over the scene can also be YouTube community and Boots. When asked how teenage singer/dancer/ac- reliant upon the hero’s vulnerability. Some protagonists are now even have their own this would help Todrick’s tor/model who is on the inexplicably invulnerable to the villain’s wrath, if said wrath TV shows and books, future, Jordyn Parks, a rise despite a complete even exists. Plenty of modern cinema are plagued by invincible earned the chance to star sophomore, states how “it and utter lack of talent. heroes that never display any form of weakness in the wake of in movies and work with will help him learn more Miranda continues to luck their opposition. In The Silence of the Lambs, enthusiastic FBI trainee Clarice Starling has many vulnerabilities in her psyche, very famous celebrities. about the performing in- into failing upward, fueled often poked at by the cannibalistic psychologist. Her tragedies Some of the more popular dustry and it will also help by her belief that she was of past becomes exploits exercised by Lecter to emotionally YouTubers include Todrick him get more recognition born to be famous, even if disrupt the protagonist and edge out control of each encounter Hall, Miranda Sings, Tyler in countries apart from the no one else knows it yet. they have in each scene. The catch to these encounters is that Oakley, Pewdiepie and United States.” Sophomore Tony Danielle Lecter is already captured. He remains locked behind bars but even Joey Graceffa. Another well-known states how “her character manages to corner Clarice through conversation. This same Todrick Hall is one YouTuber is Colleen is hilarious and she ap- dynamic is used in David Fincher’s Se7en, another fi lm of the famous YouTuber. He has Ballinger who has over peals to all of her view- past that utilizes an antagonist correctly. over two million sub- seven million subscribers ers.” Sadly, those who passionately oppose the protagonist and scribers on Youtube and on YouTube and an aver- YouTube, in addition impress the audience in stories have all but fallen off the map. receives an average of age of three million views. to being a source of in- This lack of profound adversaries has become pandemic, af- fecting even movies as successful as the Marvel Cinematic about fi ve million views Miranda Sings is Colleen’s come, is a great commu- Universe. Too many insanely likeable villains have failed to per video. Not always a alter ego that was created nity for people to expand beat the hero for viewers to not question this slow dissipation big YouTuber, Hall started as a mock at fi rst but now their horizons. It is also a of memorable evildoers. One can hope future fi lm at the bottom. Over the she brings joy and laughter source of artistic expres- makers will look back to those such as Hannibal past couple years he has to her viewers. She has sion and entertainment for Lecter to garner inspiration for a new generation been able to perform on collaborated with other all. YouTube’s growth as of signature bad guys for the future to look back tour for his shows. He has famous YouTubers such a mainstream source of on in awe: a villain to challenge the crown of even worked with big time as Tyler Oakley, Glozell media that opens the doors Hannibal Lecter. celebrities including Ari- as well as Zoella. Miranda of opportunity for all. Great Christmas fi lms to binge-watch during the holidays Love Actually produced by has since become a holiday someone was mean to you in Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, and family favorite. This Dr. the third grade.” says Sopho- Duncan Kenworthy, writ- Seuss inspired fi lm directed more Lexye Hill. ten and directed by Richard by Chuck Jones and Ben Another classic to be re- Curtis. Love Actually follows Washam, narrated by Boris membered this Christmas is multiple London citizens, Karloff, describes the story National Lampoon’s Christ- including the new Prime of the Grinch. Each year at mas Vacation. This wacky Minister of the U.K., a pop Christmas time, the Grin- comedy details a Griswold star, and a young child in ch’s hatred grows stronger Family Christmas. They the weeks leading up to toward those insufferably are preparing for a family Christmas Day and focuses cheerful Whos down in celebration as much as they on their “romantic” relation- Whoville. One Christmas can, but things never run Netfl ix offers a fun variety of Christmas classics. (Photo ships or lack thereof. eve, the Grinch decides to smoothly for Clark, his wife courtesy of Bernd von Jutrczenka [CC BY-NC-ND 2.0]) Speaking of love, re- stop Christmas from hap- Ellen and their two kids. member The Grinch Who pening entirely. “I love to Clark’s continual bad luck is By Candler Clark, Staff they’re watched alone or Stole Christmas, with a watch the Grinch during worsened by his obnoxious Writer with family, these classics heart two sizes too small? the Holidays. It shows that family guests, but he man- With the holidays coming will always be enjoyed when Chuck Jones’ animated ver- we should be appreciative ages to keep going knowing up, one may feel inclined the season comes. sion of the classic Dr. Seuss of each other during the that his Christmas bonus is to sit by the fi re and watch One of the best roman- book, How the Grinch Stole holidays. It’s the one time of due soon. With all this bad a holiday classic with a hot tic fi lms to watch, which Christmas, originally aired the year when we should be luck, he manages to learn the chocolate in hand. Whether happens to be on Netfl ix, is on television in 1966 and nice to one another, even if true meaning of Christmas.

DECEMBER 2016 FOOD FOR THOUGHT PANTERA PAGE 19 Alcove Coffee is ready to serve Rustic is not rusty

By Sarah Khorasi, Staff is evident the restaurant Writer is very well cared for. Picture this: orange The menu is standard and black walls accom- around $3.00 for drinks, panied by sleek wooden which is reasonably great tables and chairs. The for its amazing burst of word “EAT” is elegantly flavor. The menu for food placed on an attached pil- is priced around $6.50. lar. A counter with many I ordered a small An inside look at the homey feeling of Alcove Coffee (Photo by Hannah Campbell) delicacies faces the large Cappuccino, which was windows welcomingly. served piping hot. After By Hannah Campbell, On- crowded to fit anyone time. When I was drink- The place is tied together waiting a few minutes I line Editor else. The inside of the ing it, I could taste every with its seemingly rustic took a sip. The cup tasted coffee shop is modern but ingredient that they put in vibe. The light chatter of like a standard cup of cof- When customers ar- maintains a rustic atmo- the drink. The prices were customers. With its warm, fee with a bit of a twist. It rive in the parking lot of sphere with warm Oak- not bad for a privately homey feeling the Rustic tasted sweeter. The color Alcove Coffee, they are wood panels that make owned coffee shop. Couch is located at 4500 was a light brown and welcomed by the restau- people feel at home. My total came to Satellite Blvd #1370, Du- had a smooth texture. The rants’ homey atmosphere. As it’s written on $4.95, and that’s nothing luth, GA 30096. quantity was slightly be- As soon as you step foot shop’s website “Alcove for the experience that I When I entered, a low the brim of a tea cup. on the walkway to the coffee specializes in a got. small portion of people This drink cost $2.75. I entrance of the shop you variety of locally roasted The customer service was were sitting at the tables enjoyed this drink and its are greeted by the amaz- Batdorf & Bronson cof- amazing. As soon as I and laughing warmly. presentation. ing view (to the left) of fees, hand-crafted bever- opened the door, workers Some people were study- I enjoyed the friendly the lake. ages, assorted teas, cold greeted me with a warm ing and doing work with staff, and although the The location of the beverages, fruit smooth- smile and a polite “hello, their laptops out sipping wait was slightly long, I Coffee shop couldn’t be ies, pastries and desserts, welcome to Alcove.” on coffee or enjoying a was treated well. I’d rec- better. Alcove is located salads, soup and sand- They offer free Wi-Fi as distinct meal. This cute ommend people to stop off Highway 29 right on wiches.” long as you purchase any cafe is located in a high by here because of the Lake Lucerne. The out- My experience at item at a minimum of 3 end plaza with decorative entire presentation of the side of the shop has a Alcove was pristine. I dollars. If someone needs lights and rocks. There is store. I’d give this coffee great patio looking over ordered a mocha Frappuc- to write a paper and also a mini, outside area lined shop a 4.5 out of 5. The the lake. On the patio, cino, and it was probably want a nice cup of Joe, with orange umbrellas entire shop was great, and there is extra seating one of the best Frappuc- Alcove is the right place and a few tables. There’s the drink I ordered was for when the shop is too cinos I have had in a long to go. also easy Wi-Fi access. It amazing. The Java Jungle gives back Coffee made simple By Catie Gelting, Staff Writer independent in the outside running it, since it gives has a friendly smile on her The sun is just rising world,” explains sopho- them job experience, but face as she takes an order. over the horizon. Stu- more Norman Moody. it’s also important for the Owner Kayla Newman dents begin to make the The Java Jungle al- customers as well. “Hav- traveled to many countries climb up the stairs to the lows these students to ing the students work in as a child, so her infl uences school, their breaths vis- learn how to manage the Java Jungle promotes come from a variety of ible in front of them. For money and responsibili- acceptance and toler- countries. many of these students, ties, learn what it is like ance,” teacher Ann Marie Since the small coffee their journey in the morn- to work and to have a Reynolds explains. shop is located off of the ing will include a stop at boss, as well as give them This is the first year busy highway, there are al- the Java Jungle. chances to practice their the program will be run- ways people coming in and The Java Jungle is a communication skills. ning the store during out for the shop’s delicious coffee shop managed by Most beverages at the lunch hours. In previous organic coffee. Along with Java Jungle are extremely years, it was only open the fresh organic coffee, the students in the Spe- Barista Brenda serves a hot inexpensive because most in the mornings, and the customers can also order a cial Education program. coffee. (Photo by Jordan items cost about a dollar. program sold brownies breakfast biscuit to accom- They learn valuable skills Frederick) that they will be able to The Java Jungle sells a during lunch periods. pany their nice hot drink. use when they enter the variety of drinks includ- However because of By Jordan Frederick, Both the cup of coffee and workforce after their ing coffee, hot chocolate, school policy, the students Staff Writer biscuit cost around $10. graduation from high iced tea, cappuccinos, are no longer allowed to SimpleSip also has a school. The Java Jungle’s strawberry iceies, and sell brownies. This policy Walking into SimpleSip drive-thru, a faster alterna- purpose isn’t only to ‘Chan the Man’ (a half sparked the program’s Coffee, one is be greeted by tive so that anyone on the give these students job and half drink). It is open decision to open the a friendly barista. Simple- go can come in, grab a cup experience; it also gives in the morning before Java Jungle during lunch Sip is a welcoming place, of coffee, and leave. When them direct access and school and during all hours. with brightly decorated ordering at SimpleSip, one contact with their peers lunch periods. When “The people who work walls and comfortable fur- can pay in debit, cash, or in a positive way, which mornings are particularly there are all nice people, niture. SimpleSip is a small credit, although any credit promotes healthy learn- cold, lines for coffee and and I like being able coffee shop on Killian Hill purchases under $10 will ing and experiences for hot chocolate can become to get my coffee in the Road that is open from 6:30 be charged a 25 cent fee. all involved. long as students eagerly morning,” junior Bethle- a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on week- Overall, SimpleSip cof- “I work in the cafe ev- wait to buy a beverage to hem Mekonnen says. days. fee is a really good place. ery morning, and I really warm themselves before The environment is The shop caters to a Its inexpensive, well-made like it because I’m not they make the trek to first friendly and inviting to crowd of teachers who drinks and great food is doing something boring. period. all and is located near the want coffee before their perfect for anyone who It gives me job experi- The program is im- G building entrance to the long day at work. The is in a hurry and needs a ence so that I can be portant for the students Cafeteria. barista Brittney always quick pick-me-up. DECEMBER 2016 PANTHER’S PLAYLIST PANTERA PAGE 20 Bruno Mars is back with some Magic Ray Rockman Got By Liya Patel, Ent. Editor era Michael Jackson. eted ssinceinc his last album, It’s the kind of effort- 2012’s2012’s UnorthodoxUn Juke- a Music Column Bruno Mars has re- less throwback pop Marsars box.box. The nativena Hawaiian By Josh Farber turned to funk you up. On seems capable of ddispatch-ispatch- performedperformed inin the Super the eve of his 31st birth- ing in his sleep.ep. Bowl halftimehalftime show— A$AP Mob: The Cozy Tapes day, the reigning R&B Likee MMars’ars’ previous twice—andtwice—and scoredscor his The A$AP Mob, led by A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg king dropped “24K Mag- smashesmashes from “Just the sixthsixth No. 1 hit wwithi his is a hip-hop collective formed in Harlem, New York with ic,” the title track and lead WayWay You Are” to “Locked“Locked popular,popular, Grammy-winningGrammy-w the initial members being A$AP Yams, A$AP Bari, and single from his upcomingming OutOut of Heaven,” “24K“24K 20142014 Mark Ronson collab-c A$AP Illz. This extravagant group rose to popularity due third studio album.um. Magic”Magic” brims with detaildetail oration “Uptown Funk.”Funk to the successes of A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg. In 2011, The albumum came ououtt and fi nesse. Perhaps more Accordingly, “24K member A$AP Rocky signed a deal with Sony Music three yyearsears after his break than any of his Top 40 Magic” courses withwith Entertainment worth 3 million dollars. In 2012, the group forfor personal reasons, peers,peers, attention to detail victory-lap swag. “Guess released their fi rst project, Lords Never Worry. This mix- leavingleaving his audience in a and world-class chops are who’s back again!” Mars tape led to a national tour and led to member A$AP Ferg’s heartbreak.heartbreak. On the cover, whatwhat makes Mars’ musicmusic boasts,boasts, “Oh, they don’tdon’t becomingb the second member of the collective to sign to a Mars’sMars’s swag and style tick; those qualities enable know?know? I bet they know majorm label. As the glory of success happens, tragedies fail —a curly, mini Afro, “24K Magic” to practi- soon as we walk in.” Lat- to bbe avoided. On January 18, 2015 it was revealed that an silky Versace shirt, clas- cally levitate, from its beat er, he’s even more vivid,vivid, originalorigin member, A$AP Yams had died due to a drug over- sic shorts, slick shoes andand droppingdropping opening call to singing, “I’m a dangerous dose.dose. a studded pinky ring— thethe dancefl oor to its ex- man with some money in NowNow in 2016, the A$AP Mob has fi nally released their matchmatch the sound of an epic travagant chorus. In a pop my pocket.” much ananticipatedti mixtape, Cozy Tapes. In memory of ’90s0s R&B-inspired album sphere where Auto-Tune’s For most other artists, A$AP YaYams,m the cover of the mixtape fl aunts his baby that pplayslays like a cohesive use can sometimes feelfeel “Uptown“Uptown Funk” wouldwould ppicture.icture. TheThe mixtape begins with a two minute mono- jam session,ession, which is what inescapable,inescapable, Mars fl aunts mark an unbeatable pin- llogue/conversationogue/conversa bragging about how “cozy” their out- the albumum isis.. hishis supernatural knackknack nacle; the bliss of “24K fi ts were, this mmakes a pretty cool intro; however, it takes The ffamousamous single, for organic music without Magic”Magic” proves that, for the “hit single fafactor”c away from “Yamborghini High.” “24K Magic,”gic,” took cues reservation. Mars, “Funk” was just an- Following the psypsychedelicc banger “Yamborghini High,” from 2Pac’ss “California Mars’ considerable other milestone in a careercareer we receive a viciouviciouss banger in “Crazy Brazy.” Next, “Way Love” and Offff the Wall- star power has skyrock- that’s still ascending. HHii”ii” hits another psypsychedelicc high point for all its listeners with a feature from ththee well-known rapper, Wiz Khalifa. Alicia Keys unlocks new risks in her album Following the fi rst three bbangers of the mixtape we re- By Candler Clark, ceive a couple forgettableforgettable,, however enjoyable songs with This song is reminiscent of album seems to be song not much meat to them, ununtilti we get to “Put That on My Staff Writer the blues, while still being length. With the next track, SSet.”et.” Alicia Keys’ album, modern and pop-sequel. “Illusion of Bliss,” being I remember hanging out wwithit a friend while pulling up Here, released on Novem-m- A major throwback, the fi ve minutes long, this song my YouTube notifi cations whenwhen tthis song offi cially re- ber 4th, is a very personal next song is “She Don’t should be added to the list leased as a music video. The fi rsrstt tthing we noticed while and heartfelt album that Really Care.” It’s quite of songs that should have llisteningistening to the song was the sampsamplele taken from Chance showcased the best of reminiscent of Destiny’s been split into two. “Cocoa the Rapper’s song, “Lost Off,” of ththee very well-known Alicia Keys and her love Child and hip-hop during Butter” is about learning to mixtape “Acid Rap.” It was a really aawesomew feeling for hip-hop and the color of the 2000’s. This song was love yourself and accepting knowing that some of my favorite artisartiststs were collaborat- her skin. defi nitely drawn out, run- the insecurities you have ing. Plus, it was incredible to know I hahadd another amaz- The album begins with ning for around 6 minutes as a part of you and what iing,ng, chill A$AP Mob track featuring the fafamousm England a slow interlude titled “The and it sounded similar to makes you beautiful. In my rapper, Skepta (it would have made more sesensen to have Beginning,” a slow, smooth two other songs. An effec- opinion, it was probably the Skepta on the song “London Town” because...because...wellw he’s instrumental that sets the tive end to the six minutes most touching track on the ffromrom England). Following that, I was glad to bbee listening tone for the second song, of patience, “Elevate” album. to a skit, the whole mixtape felt like a laid back pprojectr “The Gospel.” “The Gos- speaks of innovation and Here gives a really posi- fi lled with friends and jokes so a skit felt perfectlperfectlyy ttied in pel” describes the hardships how people build upon tive message to listeners with the project. “London Town” was a good song ttoo land of life in the lower class one another to create new everywhere in the form of iinn to London to; however, its biggest highlight was tthehe districts of New York, the things. good music: love yourself ffeatureeature of the new signee of interscope records, PlaybPlayboioi city in which she grew up. A common theme in this and others. Carti. The song meant for all track meets, Runner was a ppumpump up track perfectly destroyed by Lil Uzi Vert. MMyy ppersonalersonal favorite track Bachelor featuring Lil Yacht y, Ma- ddeintyo,eintyo, and Offset is the ultimate laid back banger with a cinematic image of “Riding through Hollywood.” To enendd the near perfect mixtape we get a single and a complete bbangeranger in Telephone Calls featuring Tyler the Creator anandd Playboi Carti. This may have been the best Tyler the Cre- ator verse of the twenty-fi ve year old existence. As the outro of the track falls weirdly and peperfectlyrfec with the banging instrumental, the mixtape ddrawsr to con- clusion. Refl ecting back on the projecproject,t a fan of the A$AP Mob will be thoroughly satisfi eedd aandnd will be left with a bunch of fun, relaxed, and ccozyoz bangers to fall back on.

FFeatures:eatures: Tyler ttheh Creator, PlayBoi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert, Juicy J, SSkepta,kept Wiz Khalifa, Lil Yachty, Madeintyo, BJ the CChicagohic Kid, Key, Onyx, and Offset

Songs to listen to: “Bachelor,” “Telephone Calls,” “Way Hii,” and “Yamborghini High” (single). Rockman’s overall rating: 4.6/5 Rocks

— DECEMBER 2016 PHS SPORTS IN THE NEWS PANTERA PAGE 21 Rifl e team welcomes fi ve new shooters Wrestling team triumphs

By Marie Stanford, Busi- By Jordon Frederick, Staff good way to start off the ness Manager Writer season,” says Jessica This year, the Labrack, one of the man- Fourteen Parkview Parkview wrestlers and agers. students are competing in wrestlerettes kicked off The Parkview wres- what happens to be the qui- their season with a bang, tling team practices on etest sport our school has with JV winning their fi rst Tuesdays and Thursdays to offer. With all the loud match against Archer and from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 hustle and bustle that goes Varsity also winning their p.m. Even though their along with the majority of fi rst match against East practices are very intense, high school sports like soc- Coweta. The two coaches, the members have lots of cer and football, rifl e team The rifl e team kicked off their year at the Gary Anderson Tourna- ment in Anniston, AL. (Photo courtesy of Dana Gallagher) Matthew Elakatt and Will fun. They play fun games is on a whole different Bonnet, have an iron hold on Thursdays to relieve playing fi eld. Shooting at slight movement or wrong the toughest and strongest on the team with vigorous the stress. “We do things targets that are the size of a position can throw off your shooters to survive. Tootle practices. “Practices are like single legs and dou- silver dollar takes immense whole entire shoot.” said,“Tryouts are simply much more intense than ble legs for takedown,” concentration and dedica- The rifl e team is a based off of highest rank- last year. We learn more says Adwin Bien Aime, tion. branch of ROTC and ings. There is a cutoff line, drills and such,” says one of the wrestlers on the Many students might the only co-ed sport at and the 14 shooters that Zacheriah Hamilton, one team. be confused about what Parkview. The goal is reach that are on the team.” of the 15 wrestlers on the This year, everyone on exactly rifl e team is be- to make it to the Marine The 14 rifl e team mem- team. the team is excited for the cause, although the sport Corps championship in bers have been diligently On November 12th, new season. With practic- is extremely interesting, it the spring, which are held practicing four days a week the JV wrestling team es and a very hard work- remains a mystery to many. in Las Vegas this year. In for the past few months, traveled to Archer, while ing team, the Parkview Rifl e shooting consists of September, Sergeant Major even though the area shoot Varsity traveled to East wrestling team will go far. shooting at targets that are Tootle held tryouts to ac- offs don’t start until Janu- Coweta for their fi rst “I’m feeling pretty good 10 meters away and aim- cept fourteen team mem- ary. The shooters are trying match. Varsity and JV about this season” says ing to hit the center of the bers to compete this year. to raise their scores to a both ended up winning Coach Bonnett, one of the bull’s eye. A shooter gets Once a shooter makes 290 out of 300, which their matches. The boys wrestling coaches. “With 10 tries for each posi- it onto rifl e team, he or serves as the score to qual- and the girls did well. the returning starters we tion, standing, kneeling, she stays on the team for ify for state. “Right now, “The fi rst match was have, plus the new team and prone, and each try the rest of their time at I'm shooting at a 285,” so much fun. Everyone members, this year should can count up to 10 points, Parkview. The new team Mayo commented. “I’m did well, and it was a be very exciting.” which means each posi- members, Ana Mayo, Ruk- working really hard to raise tion adds up to a total of sar Charania, Kai Teplitzky, it up to at least a 290.” Basketball team is prepared 100 points. Ana Mayo, the Hannah Campbell, and This year’s rifl e team second ranked shooter and Sophia Gooch, were chosen kicks off their season in By Danielle Franklin, Staff champ and played in the a freshman at Parkview, based on how they scored Anniston, Alabama to shoot Writer GHSA state tournament. revealed, “Shooting takes during the four day tryouts. in the xxxx in December. This year, they hope to do months and months to These tryouts are long and The season will showcase Parkview Basketball is even better, despite having fi nally perfect since any brutal, allowing for only many more tournaments. quickly approaching. With to overcome losing nine tryouts done and the fi rst seniors from last year’s game on the horizon, the team. While some might The swim team dives into the new season Parkview Basketball team view this as a setback, ever since. Will Mahone, is in full swing, practicing Taylor Morris has a more a sophomore, states, “This and preparing for a scrim- positive perspective, “I season, our team’s most mage on November 10th believe we will do very diffi cult meets will be and the fi rst offi cial game well this season. We are a against North Gwinnett of the season November very young team with the and Brookwood,” 15th. Both the boys and will to work hard, and that Being a senior and ea- girls teams have been put- will help us win a lot of ger to enjoy his last year as ting in a lot of hard work games.” a Parkview Panther, Wyzy- and effort to make sure On the guys’ side, the kowski is excited about the the upcoming season is team is hoping to improve future ahead and hopes for one for the books. from last year, as they did it to be a successful swim “We have been condi- not make it to the state season and year. Despite tioning ever since school tournament. The team The Parkview swim team raises team spirits with an en- losing the fi rst meet of started, so that will be put in extra work this thusiastic chant. (Photo courtesy of Eric Brown) the season, the Parkview an advantage for us. We offseason, working hard Brown too was a swimmer swim team is nowhere near work really hard, and I’m throughout the summer By Abby Harvey, Staff at Parkview in his day and being discouraged. This proud of us so far,” com- and fall to prepare for this Writer started coaching younger group of athletes is excited mented Parkview senior season. They are hoping The Parkview Swim kids in high school, know- to compete and make their Taylor Morris. that this will put them at team, coached by Eric ing at that age that he way to the top with all of With long hours of an advantage. Brown, had a rocky start, loved the sport. their hard work and opti- practice throughout the “The team is destined losing to Mill Creek on Swimmers Will Ma- mism along with all of the offseason, both the girls for greatness this year, November 5. The second hone and Brad Wyzy- support from their peers and guys teams believe with the entire starting meet of the season was kowski also have a deep and the school. they are well prepared for fi ve coming back and held against Archer, and on love for the sport and have Their competition in the upcoming season. This many other valuable November 11th, Parkview been swimming since the December includes the extra work should put players returning,” stated pulled out their fi rst vic- young ages of 7 and 8. meets against Dacula and them ahead of other teams Parkview Junior Miles tory of the season. Coach Neither necessarily wanted North Gwinnett on Decem- that only recently started Marshall. Brown is very excited to to swim at fi rst but soon ber 3, Hudson Memorial practicing. The boys and girls see how his swimmers fell in love with the sport on December 9, and Col- Last year, the girls teams hope to make this improve this season. and have been competing lins Hill on December 16. team reigned as region year one to remember. DECEMBER 2016 PANTHER SPORTS PANTERA PAGE 22 Coach breathes basketball Varsity basketball cheerleaders unites This is not the first time this bas- By Hermela Assefa, Staff- ketball duo has Writer worked together. The Coopers coached at Gray- The new season brings son High School cold, basketball, and the before coming new Parkview Varsity to Parkview. Mr. cheerleading squad. The Floyd Cooper has Varsity Cheerleaders work enjoyed coaching tirelessly to prepare their and said, “I love enthusiastic routines. They the relationships have two hour practices, we build. I love three days a week, to prac- the fact that I can tice new cheers, dances, Coach Floyd Cooper is teach things other than and stunts. thrilled to be a part of basketball- life skills, The squad welcomed a the new basketball staff. how to handle them- new head coach this year: Varsity Cheerleaders pose with the PHS mascot, common- (Photo Credit Josh Hurst) selves under pressure, Coach Sara Hyatt, who has ly known as“the mascot”.(Photo Credit by Jordan Fredrick) and things like that.” worked with the team for By Joshua Hurst, Staff - Cooper is im- the past fi ve years. She is The friendly competitions have been working on some Writer pressed with the per- excited about her new role between the teams were new tumbles, and stunts Parkview’s basket- formance level of the this year and said, “My positive and made each that are in the works.” ball program has hired girls on the team. “We favorite part of coaching team stronger.” There are some exciting Coach Floyd Cooper as are 2-2 on the year,” cheerleding is building the The cheerleaders all records being broken dur- the New JV girls bas- explained Cooper. “We relationships with the girls love the camp, where they ing practices this year. Dur- ketball coach. Cooper, a have a pretty good de- and helping them try to get to know each other and ing one practice, Audrey special education math fensive team, and we are understand and learn how enhance their skills. Along Arthur, a senior, set a new teacher, is enjoying his scoring 25-28 points a to be the best person they with this they have din- record of twenty-six back first year at Parkview game.” can possibly be.” ners with each other, and handsprings in a row. after teaching for three The team has two Coach Hyatt is a fi rm sleepovers to help reinforce The squad is eager years at first Shiloh, more big home games believer in team bonding. the strength of their squad. to bring out spirit in the then Grayson. before the holiday break. She explained that all the Jordan Triplett, a co-captain crowd. Coach Hyatt said, “I His wife, Coach Cyn- They play Brookwood cheer squads when to camp on the squad, said she loved have a great group of cheer- thia Cooper, was pro- on the 13th, and Shiloh this summer to form bonds. the friends she gained. leaders and I’m proud of moted this season to the on the 16th. “It was a great experience The squad is not just the effort they have put into position of head coach “These girls have for them,” Hyatt stated. working on team bonding, preparing for the season. I for the varsity girls, so worked really hard so “Not only did they get to they are also working to am excited about the op- Mr. Cooper, stepped up far, and we look forward know girls from different bring a new array of danc- portunity the girls have to to take her place on the to winning many more squads, but they learned to es, and stunts in the works. cheer on their Panthers and JV team. games,” said Cooper. wrok together as a team. Coach Hyatt said,“The girls show off their hard work.” DECEMBER 2016 WORLD WIDE SPORTS PANTERA PAGE 23 Lilburn dancing into Zumba class New England Sports on the Meagatron By Meagan Gabrielson

Boston Bruins fi nishing 2016 on a good note The Boston Bruins are killing it in the Atlantic Division of the NHL. The Bruins are second in their division with a record of ten wins and six losses. The Bruins general manager made a great decision in extending, forward Brad Marchand’s contract. Marchand is known as “Boston’s Ball of Hate” because he is a fi ghter, but he is also an energetic and skillful player. His ability to skate fast and keep control of the puck is incredible. He is a player that works hard to keep his body in top notch condition so that he can play well on the ice, and he never complains about it. The number of injuries the Bruins have had this year has BIllie Jo is makes sure everyone has fun while getting in their workout. (Photo courtesy Amanda Bidessy) been a major downfall. Starting players have been in and out of the game with injuries, giving the rookies a chance to By Abby Harvey, Staff Zumba for six years. She Zumba because they want prove themselves to the hockey community. Rookies aren’t Writer opened her current studio a fun type of exercise that bad when put in with well experienced players, but when in 2012 because the previ- they can actually enjoy there is a full line of rookies, they have no clue what to do. Zumba is a style of ous location where she and get in shape at the It’s like they’ve never played the game in their lives. Latin American dance learned Zumba and in- same time,” says Patridge. Tuukka Rask being out for a couple of games was a huge founded in Columbia structed classes “became By opening this busi- setback. The goalie that was thrown in, Anton Khudobin, had in 1999. Albert “Beto” too small and needed to ness, Patridge learned his “welcome to the NHL” moment multiple times when he Perez, a choreographer, branch out.” Partridge more about herself and her read the puck and invaders poorly. He is a great goalie, but developed the exercise. started out taking Zumba love for helping others. he is still in the minor league mindset of the game. Khudobin It includes a number of classes as a hobby and had “My favorite part about needs to watch some other NHL goalies and their move- Latin American dances lik no idea it would end up as being an instructor is see- ments so that he can understand the difference of NHL goal- soca, samba, salsa, meren- a career, but she loves that ing how I change others’ ies and minor league goalies. gue, and mambo, and is it is her job now. lives by giving them a As long as the Bruins can stay in the top eight by winter now a widely known exer- The Body Rock Fit- helpful and easy means of break, they are almost certainly going to clinch their spot in cise practiced in a multi- ness Studio has close to exercise,” she explains. the playoffs in the spring. As of now, their chances are look- tude of studios around the 2000 customers who come The most benefi cial part ing pretty decent, if they stop having so many injuries. US including on found in in for classes in Zumba, of being a Zumba instruc- The team and fans were uneasy when alternate captain, Lilburn, called Body Rock yoga, or weights, and tor to Billie Jo is meeting Patrice Bergeron, was out, and once he returned, it was like Fitness Studio. they have had the same new people and affecting a weight was lifted off of everyone’s shoulders. Bergeron’s Billie Jo Partridge, 14 customers since the their lives in a positive line is the team’s best. When Marchand and Bergeron are on the owner of the exercise beginning who have been way by encouraging them the ice together, they are unstoppable. They are so in sync center Rock Body Fitness learning and growing with to live healthily and sup- with each other, and their ability to come up with another Studio, has been teaching the program. “People take porting them in doing so. plan on the spot is mighty impressive. The Bruins are one of those teams that works so well Sports injuries effecting athletes together that they choose to hang out and be great friends when they are not on the ice. Their camaraderie is unique By Kalee Wiley, Staff Writer tact sport, and it has the athletes should warm up and unlike any other teams in the NHL. They are also very most kids.” and cool down, and also interactive with their fans and really care about them. The Athletes work their Concerning all these watch for others, so their fans’ energy brings a whole other aspect to their game, and it hardest to get where risks in football, players peers won’t get injuried. shows. they need to be, but can get seriously injured Injured athletes need when a player gets se- in games. An athlete to take care of them- riously injured, it not usually gets injured ei- selves, and make sure only affects them, but ther bya mistake at prac- they are not putting too their future as well. tice, or by accident. An much pressure on their With the proper care at athlete can find it very injuries. The recovery injuries, an athlete can hard to continue their techniques that athletes be ready to play again. usual routine. Audrey can try arestretching, Injuries come and go, Arthur, a junior cheer- compression garments to but the impact they have leader at Parkview, had avoid swelling and bruis- on the players can last a an unfortunate accident at ing, and active recovery long time. According to practice, which resulted that helps muscles repair WebMD, the most com- in her getting a concus- themselves. Form rolling mon injury are ankle sion. Arthur is okay, and is a common technique sprains, and second most back at school she says “I use at Parkview that common are concus- can’t practice right now, helps break adhesions sions. Although anybody and basketball season is and increases the healing can get hurt in any sport, starting, but as soon as process. “There’s a lot 28% of football players my headaches go away, I of recovery techniques get injured. According can start again.” athletes can do, like form to Parkview’s athletic There are rules that rolling,” stated by trainer trainer, Kellin McKenney help prevent athletes Kellin McKenney. Even football tends to have the from getting injured. It is if an athlete begins to most injuries, She says, important for players to feel any pain, the trainers “I would say [is the most wear protective gear and want to start looking into dangerous sport] football to understand the rules of the injuries, before the because it is a high con- the game. Additionally, get worse. DECA comes together to collect cans for the Lilburn Co-Op. NHS collects money for the Children’s Hos-- pital. JR ROTC collects toysoys for Toysoys FForor Tots every yeyearar to helphelp deservindeservingg Mrs. Reynolds’ class chchildrenildren havehave makes Crayon Mason gifts under Jar candles to helph the tree. ffundraiseundraise forfor the SpecialS EEducationducation Program.Prog

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