A Deadly Comedy inside: Coming Near You! - Page 6 RAMROD!- Page 6 Is ADD a new fad? - Page 2 New Year, Haunted Houses New Shows - Page 5 - Page 7 to Shake-Up Your Weekend Abducted Teen Saved by... Heroes Arise in Midst of Gunfire Cell Phone?! out about the story. Mar- had his mother and com- Points. Victoria Means Copy Editor ian Fischer, one of the girls mon-law wife buying and It is unknown why an who was fatally wounded, bringing him supplies to Amber Alert was not is- We are all exposed to asked to be shot in hopes that hide from the authorities. sued for the girl. Accord- violence. We are surrounded Roberts would let the others His mother, Ginger Nell ing to Wikipedia.org, the by it. Violence is rampant in go. “Shoot me and leave the Amanda Goeser Cobb, has since been following must be true in video games, movies, and other ones loose,” 13 year-old Ads Editor arrested, as well as order to issue an Amber television shows. We can’t Fischer said. If your parents his common-law wife, Alert: open a newspaper or surf the The schoolhouse has been haven’t quite bought Cynthia Hall. 1. “Law enforce- internet without seeing some torn down, no longer standing into the idea of adding Cobb would get ment must confirm that sort of violence. One form as a sad memorial for these text messaging to your the items to Hall, who an abduction has taken of violence that affects us is young, innocent lives. In its cell phone, or buying a would leave them for place. school shootings. In the last place is now an empty field, cell phone all together, Filyaw to get from this abduction may just an abandoned be enough to convince vehicle near the them. bunker. A fourteen-year- “She is really old girl in Texas was lucky she got it abducted by Vinson [the text message]

Issue 2 October 2006 Filyaw, a 36 year-old out and got any man who had an arrest service,” said ju- warrant out for him for nior Mike Dillon. Lewis Central sexual assault on a 12 Police caught year-old. He was hid- up with Filyaw ing in a system of bun- Sunday morning High School kers near his home. and he is being Relating to this held without bond case, he was charged in the county jail. with kidnapping and To go along with raping the young girl. the other charges, Filyaw, dressed in a he faces posses- shirt with the image of sion of an incen- photo by Victoria Means sheriff’s badge on it, diary device, or Knocking down the competition, Jordan Quick perfects his form at the prelimi- Upcomi ng abducted the girl as she something that nary Special Olympics. was walking home from can easily catch Events her school bus stop. fire, and impersonating 2. The child must month we have been bom- a place of somber silence He had been hold- an officer. (All of the be at risk of serious injury barded by news stories cov- where five young girl’s lives ing her in an under- above information can or death. ering shootings all over the were taken. These girls will ground bunker for ten be found at abcnews. 3. There must be United States. not be forgotten by family or days, until she was able go.com) sufficient descriptive - in Recently in George- friends. to get to the formation town, Pennsylvania, ten Another school shooting s u s p e c t ’s of child, Amish schoolgirls, rang- which has trumped the news cell phone captor, or ing from ages 7 to 13, were channels in recent weeks took Oct ober to send her c a p t o r ’ s attending school on October place on September 29 in Ca- mom a text vehicle to 2nd when a man named zenovia, Wisconsin. Principal m e s s a g e issue an Charles Carl Roberts IV took John Klang, 49, was shot 28: ACT that read: alert. them hostage in school and three times with a pistol in “Hi mom. 4. shot all of them. He then took the main entrance of the high I’m in a The child his own life. Five of the girls school. He then wrestled the 29: James Blunt @ Qwest hole across must be 17 were fatally wounded, while pistol away from the shooter, from Charm years old or five more remain under con- Eric Hainstock. This fifteen Center, 7:30 pm Hill where younger.” stant care. Roberts was a deep- year old boy brought a gun the big C e l l ly troubled man. In his suicide to school because he was, trucks go phones pro- note he confessed to molesting reportedly, angry about being in and out. vide instant two relatives nearly 20 years disciplined for having tobacco There’s a help where ago and also lamented about on school grounds. Less than November bomb. Call an Amber his first-born daughter who a week later the students re- police.” Alert some- lived for less than a half an turned with commemorating “That’s times can’t. hour. shirts. They called Principal why God The idea of 1: Early Dismissal photo by Josh Stroeher This incident brought Klang “their hero.” m a d e a text mes- Demonstrating his superior texting skills, senior on great suffering for the Amish Tragedies occur at un- p h o n e s ! sage saving Chris Williams communicates with his friends and community. The heartbroken known times and unknown No one ex- someone in family through his cell phone. families of four slain girls laid places. They are a part of life. 3-4: Arsenic and Old pected her such a way their daughters to rest on Thurs- As we can learn from com- Lace @ LC Auditorium, to be in a bunker eight “It [an Amber Alert] is quite an idea. This new day, October 5. The final girl munities that have dealt with feet down,” said fresh- maybe would’ve helped technology makes for a was buried the next day. For a school shootings or other disas- 7:30 pm man David Carr. them find her in the bun- happy ending to a not so while, the event was shrouded ters, life moves on. The country The suspect, Filyaw, ker,” said freshman Tyler happy story. in secrecy, but as time has of America, though wounded, progressed more has come will move on. 4: State Cheer Competi- ‘Holy’ Words Create Chaos Pope Benedict XVI isn’t afraid to voice his controversial opinions World News tion @ Des Moines Victoria Means and Jay Sturm Jay Sturm probably attack me.” this attack or not. Copy Editor and Reporter Reporter The speech sparked Senior Fina Lyons two violent protests as gives her opinion about Smoking Ban Finally Takes Action in Omaha 9: End of 1st Trimester In a university lec- Muslims around the the Pope’s choice of A city-wide policy finally has some action put to it. ture on September 12, world regarded the Pope’s words: “It sounds like Restaurants and stores can no longer allow smoking Pope Benedict XVI remarks as an insult to Is- he’s judging; he should be within their facility. 9: Toby Keith Concert quoted a fourteenth cen- lam and Muhammad. On more down to earth and tury Byzantine Emperor: the West Bank in the Gaza understanding since he’s @ Qwest Center “Show me just what Mu- Strip, firebombs were the Pope.” She also add- hammad brought that thrown and bullets were ed, “The Pope shouldn’t was new, and there you shot at three churches. be judging because it’s will find things only evil Protests erupted in Indo- against his religion and 10-13: No School! and inhuman, such as his nesia, across Saylasia and he should definitely think command to spread by in the Middle East. In before he speaks.” An Indonesian Tree with Mystical Powers the sword the faith he Iraq, demonstrators car- In response to the One tree in Indonesia was protected by police after 15: Early Dismissal preached.” The Pope lat- rying black flags burned statements made by the several youth attacked it to prove that it held no er said he did not believe an image of the Pope. Pope, many angry Italian mystical powers. This landmark is over 100 years the words he had quoted. (New York Times) Catholics are concerned. old and will now be protected by all authorities. He said he meant for his Sister Leonella, age There is a complicated 22: Early Dismissal speech to promote a con- 65, and her bodyguard debate in Italy about the versation with the Islam were murdered by two Pope’s message. community. gunmen near a hospital “In a statement is- “If you call some- Sunday, September 17. sued first on his behalf 22-24: Thanksgiving one’s religion evil and She had finished nursing and then twice in person, Break inhumane that’s probably school for trainee med- the Pontiff expressed deep not the best way to pro- ics; as she was leaving regret” for the offense mote conversation,” senior the clinic, the two men that had been taken. (The New Perspectives on the Government in Afghanistan John Power says, “If I said fatally shot her in the Economist Sept 23rd, Bill Frist, a top Republican senator, says that the 26: Panic! At the Disco something to that extent back. It is not known 2006) Very few in the Is- time has come to realize that the war cannot be won about someone’s religion whether the Pope’s lamic world seem content militarily, and that the Taliban should be invited into Concert @ MAC, 7 pm in school, they would speech directly caused with this hasty apology. the Afghan government. Page 2 Opinion October 2006 Scientology: Cult vs. Religion Return Religion, by definition according to Webster’s dictionary, is a set of beliefs Religion: belief, spirituality, morality, theology, and ethical stan- concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when dard. That’s the definition Webster’s dictionary gives me. Back to Amanda Berg considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually in- Scientology has all of these; a belief system, a moral Damien Croghan Reporter volving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code standard, and a standard of ethics. Most people just know Reporter Childhood governing the conduct of human affairs. about scientology via its famous follower, Tom Cruise, Most bona fide religions can be supported historically. For instance, the but few know what the religion is. The strangest things make peo- Koran and the Bible can be historically supported by Roman, Greek, and Egyptian literature and Scientologists believe in a system of reincarnation. Much like the Hindu con- ple happy. Businessmen can stare archeology. In fact, the Koran and the Bible are almost the same stories but are told from entirely cept, reincarnation is the cycle of life, death, and rebirth of the thetan, scientology’s at a chart for hours, and then sud- different perspectives. equivalent to the soul. However, scientology does drift slightly away from Hindu- denly burst out in a fit of uncontained Anyone can make a religion, but sometimes it crosses the line and that’s when it ism; they believe that we were not only people, animals, and other such things in past laughter, only to compose themselves becomes a cult. Scientology is one religion that crossed the line. The main belief in sci- lives, but also extraterrestrial life forms. Yes, scientologists believe in aliens, and so seconds later. Chefs are happy when they are lavished with praising reviews entology has to do with aliens. Xenu is an alien ruler of the “Galactic Confederacy,” who, 75 do many other people out there, some not necessarily scientologists. and even happier when their mother- million years ago, brought billions of happy little people to Earth in a happy little spacecraft, Like most religions, scientology believes that people have an existence be- in-law chokes on a crab leg. Teachers yond the body. Thus, they believe in an afterlife, like most mainstream religions. stacked them on volcanoes and blew them up with hydrogen bombs. Yay! are happy when Their souls then fused together and stuck to the bodies of the living like parasites, and At least in this aspect, scientology can agree with Christianity, Buddhism, and kids begin to continue to wreak chaos and havoc today. One of the less oblivious flaws with this theory is that others. Unlike those mentioned, scientology doesn’t mention an exact afterlife learn, their scientists have placed the age of the universe to be around 33 - 56 million years old. theory, nor does it mention an exact ‘God’ theory. eyes bright and 75 – 33 = 42. hmm…. Yes, scientologists do believe in God, also known as the Supreme Being, but cheeks flushed. The problems with Scientology reach far beyond their belief of creation though. I unlike many, their religion does not require the worship of it. Instead, it takes a dif- Mothers are further this point with the fact that in “auditing” sessions, something much like psychiatry, unlicensed people ferent approach; the individual becomes enlightened and realizes the truth for them- Jennifer Ettinger happy when the perform hypnotherapy on individuals. Scientology nearly avoided being sued for malpractice by stating it selves. That means that they’ve put the average person on a higher level, stating that Editor-in-Chief washing ma- was a “religious ritual.” people are smart enough to figure it out. And as for an explanation of God’s actions chine doesn’t According to former members Jon Atack, Steven Girardi, and Jesse Prince, “The Church used infor- on Earth, the Church of Scientology’s official website states “scientologists take the sound like a rocket moments from mation obtained in auditing sessions against [them].” A claim like this would be actionable as extortion, maxim quite to heart that God helps those who help themselves.” Translation; the takeoff. Opera stars are pleased when blackmail or harassment within most legal jurisdictions. However, no such claim has to date been legally more you try to better yourself, the more you are rewarded. Kind of like karma; they only succeed in shattering one confirmed against Scientology based solely upon use or revelation of auditing records. what goes around, comes around. person’s ear drum, and mechanics are They also were forced to release a statement that the E-meter, used in auditing sessions to measure Now, this is where scientology gets a little out of whack for most: their creation ecstatic when a naïve customer doesn’t your electrical emissions, alone is useless. In fact, this so called religion is so out of whack I don’t even myth. According to scientology, an alien named Xenu came to earth 75 million know quite what’s wrong with their know where to start. Scientology also believes that birth is a trauma for the infant and not the laboring years ago, carrying billions of people aboard spacecrafts. He landed the people next shuttering vehicle. But children… mother, so certain words should not be said during birth or it will mess up the baby. to volcanoes, which were blown up by hydrogen bombs. The result was that the children’s happiness is something al- together different, something so pure Scientology even claims that breast feeding is a huge No-No. I’d like to point that if women were not dead people’s thetans were left behind and re-incarnated into modern-day people. and unrestrained it is beyond our un- meant to breast feed, THEY WOULDN’T PRODUCE MILK! Instead, followers insist the infant should be This is the part where many start to ridicule scientology, and an episode of South derstanding. Park might come in mind to some. But if we were to ridicule all religions because given a special Barley formula consisting of barley water, homogenized milk, and corn syrup or honey. Ask There’s something so charming any pediatrician and they’ll tell you that this mixture could kill infants fewer than twelve months old and lacks of their over-the-top creation myths, then nearly every religion would be deemed about a child at play. Their games special nutrients found in breast milk. You’d think an all knowing “religion” would know that. absurd. And to be fair, there are many other odd creation myths: Charles Darwin’s are so complicated even the dog is The most despicable belief that scientology has is that anything that happens to you… you’ve Theory of Evolution and the Big Bang Theory are just two. confused, but they are utterly satisfied willed it to happen to you. That means if a little girl is molested she let it happen. A man gets cancer Also, they have a moral standard that defies the norm of our society; the with their imaginary world. When I because he willed it so. If you’re raped it’s because you wanted it. I am very disturbed by this and you detoxification from all drugs. That means no drugs, prescribed or otherwise. was nine I wanted to ski, and I sat for should be as well. No one WANTS to be molested, get cancer, or be raped. This may seem bizarre to most, considering that most Americans pop Tylenol like hours in front of the TV, hungrily Far more disturbing things surface when you look at Scientology’s war on psychiatry that started in M&M’s, but down to its core it can be a good thing. It’s taken to an extreme in soaking up each race of the Winter 1969. Scientology’s founder, Hubbard, goes as far to tell his followers, “We want at least one bad mark scientology, and other religions have similar ideals that go against the modern Olympics. The athletes would race on every psychiatrist in England; a murder, an assault, or a rape or more than one. Our war has been ethics of the medical community. For example, Jehovah’s Witnesses are against down the hill, flowing effortlessly forced to become ‘To take over absolutely the field of mental healing on this planet in all forms.” the use of blood transfusions, believing that blood is sacred and should stay in the over the purest snow I had ever Hubbard claims in a 1982 bulletin, “Pain and sex (supposedly invented eons ago by psy- body. Does disagreeing with contemporary medical breakthroughs make either seen. I would stand, my eyes nev- chiatrists) are the ‘Invented tools’ of degradation… (Psychiatrists) have been on the [time] religion’s beliefs illegitimate? er leaving the screen, and imitate track a long time and are the sole cause of decline in this universe.” He then claims that they, Now, I can understand how scientology would be considered farfetched to each shift, each stroke, each vic- the psychiatrists, helped Xenu kill all those poor people 75 million years ago and must pay. many, but so can any other religion if you haven’t been exposed to it. Just be- tory pump of the arm. My mother Does anyone remember Charles Manson’s philosophy (or cult) called “Air-Trees-Water-Animals” also cause some aren’t familiar with the religion doesn’t make it any less of a reli- just shook her head when I skied known as the A.T.W.A.? His “religion” got a lot of criticism too, especially after all those messy little murders. gion. Extremist scientologists do some things that many frown upon, but so do around the living room and men- What I’m getting at here is just because someone calls something a religion doesn’t make it one. any other religious extremists. Some extremist Muslims become members of Al tioned that perhaps racing would Their bible is based on a science-fiction novel, you can’t talk during the birth of a Qaeda, but that doesn’t mean that all Muslims do. Some extremist Christians be a bit easier outside. baby, breast feeding is some kind of carnal sin, if you’re raped it’s because you wanted victimize abortion clinic patients, but that doesn’t mean that all Christians do so. Delighted at the idea, I to be, followers are hypnotized during auditing, scientology cannot historically prove Scientology, just like every other religion, shouldn’t be judged by their extremist strapped on my roller blades and any of its text, and it’s okay to kill, rape, or maim psychiatrists. followers. The Church of Scientology deserves the recognition of being consid- prepared myself for the biggest Clearly, Scientology is a cult. ered a religion, not a cult. race of my life. With two rather tattered umbrellas in hand and a Diagnosing the World With An Excuse lopsided bike helmet, I scoffed at doctors, and educators do be- Humans are creatures of habit, The Internet: Friendjust about anything or withoutFoe? ever my knee pads. Real skiers needed Victoria Means Hayley Perrin lieve that ADD, and its partner and with that comes a need for leaving the house or your chair. no such protection. With one last Copy Editor Reporter ADHD (attention deficit hyper- routine and established limita- It is so convenient, all you need look in the mirror, I grabbed my A widespread disorder, a activity disorder), are valid med- tions. Even if you disagree, that A lonely, young 16-year- to do is sit down at your com- sunglasses and positioned myself common joke, a mother’s fear, ical conditions. They also agree doesn’t make it false. old girl who is neglected and puter, click on an icon, type in a at the top of my driveway. and a schoolteacher’s night- that these disorders are being Another fact that surrounds often picked on has trouble find- website, and explore. “After only two minutes in the mare; Attention Deficit Disorder wildly over diagnosed. ADD is that is gives an excuse ing that special someone. She The down side of this is business, young Jennifer Ettinger (ADD) is an ordinary, household I, also, believe that ADD is for bad behavior. I state, once has asked out several guys but you never really know what has risen to the top, and isn’t about word. We see it all the time, it a legitimate problem in schools again, that in rare cases atten- has never actually been on a real you’re getting into. With a click to stop,” the announcer boomed. surrounds us everyday… maybe and homes in our culture. How- tion deficit disorder is a real date. This girl decides to take of a button, you could be down- “Her mere presence makes the it is in our homes or sitting next ever, how can it be that ten years problem. Nevertheless, the three a different approach, one that loading a virus or chatting with other skiers tremble. Here they to us in school, maybe it rides ago this diagnosis was rarely major symptoms of this disor- many of her peers have tried a serial killer who wants you as are, taking position at the top of the the bus with us each morning even thought of when a child der are impulsiveness, inatten- successfully. All of her friends his next victim. hill. Jennifer tightens her grip on or shops next to us in the mall. misbehaved? If this is such an tion, and hyperactivity, and we found steady boyfriends by us- This dangerous place may her poles, shifting comfortably Chances are we all could name epidemic, then why is it surfac- are all guilty of those at times. ing the internet. On the first seem like lots of fun with prizes into the starting stance. Three… at least five people who have ing now? Why has it only been The imperfections of being a hu- attempt, she meets a seemingly and free giveaways. However, two… one… and they’re off, this common disorder. But, is it prevalent in the last ten years? I man need to be harnessed and nice guy herself, but what she many times you are asked to Jennifer quickly taking the lead, really that prevalent? Does this can tell you why. In the name of disciplined, not written away doesn’t know CAN hurt her. give some of your information her eyes bright, hair flying in the disorder truly exist, or is it more being politically correct we no on medical forms and doctors’ The unfortunate truth is in return. It seems reasonable, wind. Trouble ahead folks; an an issue of responsibility as an longer allow discipline. Spank- notes. Self-discipline, in the that internet is taking over the but on the other end could be unexpected bump in the swirling individual? ings, restrictions, and punish- case of older children and teens, lives of teens across the nation. someone who doesn’t want to snow throws the champ off bal- Webster describes ADD as ments in the home are a thing is a core need. It is a necessity People don’t just get online for give you your prizes… they just ance and the prodigy totters…” “a disorder that can bring about of the past. These staples of ten to survive day to day life in the research anymore. Among oth- want to get a hold of that infor- A flying umbrella, knees distractibility, forgetfulness, and years ago have gone out with world of high school and careers. er things, the internet is used for mation. Depending on what leaving their mark on the cruel disorganization.” Let us reflect stretch pants. In school, chil- Merely explaining away bad be- shopping, playing video games, you disclose, they may be able concrete, and screeching roller upon ourselves for a moment. dren no longer accept authority havior and inability to perform previewing movies, watching to steal your identity, find out blades ended my career as a Are you always on task, do you because that is what is learned at high standards is unaccept- television clips, or chatting with where you live, or send you that professional skier. I glanced remember every little thing, and in their growing up years. We able. Disciplining yourself is friends and relatives. Amazing- dreaded junk mail. back at my driveway, absolutely do you feel that every aspect want our children these days to a calling and a goal. American ly, online courses are becoming The biggest problem is that mortified at my horrific fall. I of your life is organized? More make their own mistakes even writer, Grenville Kleiser says, available for college students as too many people use the inter- took off my scarred helmet and than likely, you answered “no” if it hurts them. Boundaries “By constant self-discipline and well. Some even use it as a su- net so religiously they wouldn’t attempted to lift myself from to most of those questions. Does were created to help and not to self-control, you can develop perficial dating device. know what to do without it. I’ve the ground, but instead caught a that mean you suffer from ADD? harm, we hear that all too often, greatness of character. All these things make the witnessed the influence kids glimpse of skinless knees dripping The answer to that is probably but that doesn’t change the truth continued on page 4 as internet sound like an awesome, have on their parents and many blood onto my steep driveway. not. Most health professionals, of it. Children need discipline. ‘ADD’... 21st century luxury. You can do adults have fallen to this same Immediately, I began to wail. Not addiction. My own mom uses only was I in the worst pain I could the internet more than I do. ever remember experiencing, but I While the internet has ex- had undoubtedly lost the race. Editorial Policy My mother wouldn’t let me The Wire Staff The Wire is the official Lewis Central student newspaper and is panded and evolved into a mul- distributed free of cost to students. The opinions expressed in tipurpose tool that is both useful into the house even after I had Editor-In-Chief...... Jennifer Ettinger this publication reflect those of the student writers and not Lewis and resourceful, some aspects scaled the stairs, in roller blades Assistant Editor...... Kristin Coppa Central administration, faculty, or its advisor. The Wire is published end in less than desirable con- no less. She was sure I would Design Editor...... Courtney Dusing seven times throughout the school year by the Suburban Times in sequences. Use the internet stain the carpet with blood, so Papillion, Nebraska. wisely and beware of the many she shut the door in my face. She Photography Editor...... Sara Grimes The purpose of The Wire is to: dangers that lurk behind the cy- returned eternities later with ban- * inform students of current and relevant events berspace corners. Do not let it dages, and I was soon riding the Ads Editors...... Amanda Goeser * interpret and analyze complex events and issues that affect control your every move. It is slopes once more. Copy Editor...... Victoria Means students Pain and joy aren’t like that * serve as a forum for discussion of controversial issues okay to take the extra twelve once you hit thirteen. Our emo- Cartoonists...... Amanda Berg, Blake Johnson Letters to the Editor: steps to the phone if you need Reporters...... Damien Croghan, The Wire staff strongly encourages responses to articles appearing to talk to someone, and going to tions seem to dull with time, sav- in the newspaper. Letters may be submitted to room 401 or e- the mall to buy the perfect dress ing us from the sorrows, but rob- Maria Jones, mailed to [email protected]. The letters must be signed, for the upcoming school dance bing us of true happiness. If only Kayla Palma, legible, and concise. The staff reserves the right to edit letters for will not kill you. Finally, for I could capture the feeling I had length, grammar, and punctuation. These letters should also be free your benefit, do not rely on sites rushing down that hill one more Hayley Perrin, of profanity, vularity, or words with undesirable meanings. like match.com to provide you time. If only my stories still con- Josh Stroeher, Advertising: with the love of your life. The sisted of a cowboy, a dog, and a Advertising will be sold at $25 for a 2 x 2.5 space or $50 for 4.5 x choices you make today will af- Ninja Turtle. If only we could Jay Sturm and 4 space. Information can be obtained by calling 366-8220. Ask for be children again. Tedi Swanson Mary Langille. Or by e-mail: [email protected] fect your future tomorrow. October 2006 Sports Page 3

As the Dust Settles... Athletes ‘District 8 becomes more competitive’ The Forgotten: JV Sports leyball team this season. led by Coach Ankenbauer, is finishing 5-1 and hosts Perry this Friday. Amanda Goeser Josh Stroeher They’re holding a strong 9-6-2 off the season on the right foot. Cross LC looks forward to winning Reporter of the Reporter record including tournament play. Country is different from football and their next three games and going Behind our favorite varsity team, The JV team works along side volleyball in several ways. After week five of prep to the playoffs to hopefully meet is a group of athletes who are always the varsity and occasionally with the Both the boys and girls run togeth- Issue football the playing field was Harlan again in the playoffs. going the extra mile to get to be in that freshmen at practice. er. “The fact that we all practice togeth- split into two groups. Being as “Perry should be an easy varsity match-up. They are the ones “My favorite drill is ‘Snickers’ [a er and get to know each other makes us blunt as possible, it was the strong win, but then again you never giving their all to get the team ready for fast-paced continuous play drill which like one big family,” said junior Amber versus the weak, an age-old battle know,” said junior receiver Jus- Kelsey their oppo- Forbes. between the teams that are going tin Kathrens, “hopefully we’ll nents. A t somewhere this year and the teams do well our next three weeks Football Cross Coun- whose fire will fizzle short of state and go to state, I really want us The JV try meets, competition. The teams that stand to play Harlan again, but it’s all football team individual are amongst the great this year are up to us.” has been placed, and the Harlan Community Cyclones, The next three weeks for LC working hard then those all the Carroll Tigers and the Lewis football include Perry, Glenwood this season. come together Central Titans. However, week and Carroll. The team that they While their for a team six would set two undefeated believe poses the greatest threat record is 2-3, score. teams against each other and is Carroll, who currently stand at photo by Sara Grimes Coach Koes- “Our top bring the teams closer together 6-0, Perry and Glenwood should ter sees more. finishers for in win/loss ratios. The two in- be warm-up games with only one “We’ve JV boys are Schomburg domitable teams that would being a district match-up. won more usually Nate Name: Kelsey Schomburg battle on October sixth were the “Carroll will be a tough game, games this Dreager, Ja- Grade: 12 Harlan Cyclones and the Lewis just like Harlan, but we need to re- year than cob Power, Sport: Swimming Central Titans. group and come out there fighting,” the last three photo by Sara Grimes David Ebke, Level: Varsity Unfortunately, the Titans said senior defensive end, Alex combined,” and Keenan How long have you been doing came up short in one of the best Royce. Down, Set, Hike! Denver Lohnes gets ready to pass the ball to his JV team- said football L i n d s a y . this: My first meet was when I games this year falling to the Har- So, after six weeks the Ti- mates. Working just as hard as the varsity players, the JV team endured coach Steve For girls it is was 3, so 14 years. lan cyclones by 21 points+, who tans stand at 5-1 with only two grueling practices to help better themselves in their sport. Koester. usually Jaci Why do you do this: I’ve made kept their streak of 44 wins undefeated teams left in Dis- T h e Clinkenbeard, the best friends I could ask for “It was a great game, I am trict 8 football. The next three captains change for each game, but involves all aspects of the game],” said Joanna Drummey, and Connie Smith. and I just can’t imagine myself sure there were mistakes made weeks can very well determine several players have been playing a sophomore Kayla Bergantzel. It depends on whether or not they are not doing it. on both sides of the ball that the state championships this little more varsity. Koester named Alex The team loves to have fun running varsity or JV,” said Coach An- This seasons main goal: I could’ve swayed the game,” year and after a tough loss the Rocha, Kyle Mohr, Brady Wells, Jeff together, but can kick it up a notch kenbauer. He goes on to say, “As far would like to qualify for state said Harlan Head Coach Curt Titans are still in the running. Jorgensen, and D.J. Gnader. when they need to. as team placing goes, boys have been in both my events, 200 free- Bladt, “LC has improved greatly Many people at Lewis Central The team has worked through “One of our harder games above average this year compared to style and 500 freestyle. and we hope to play them again can’t wait until the Titans meet games against some of their biggest was against Red Oak,” said Coach past seasons, and girls have been about What separates this season later in the season.” the Cyclones again for another rivals. Coach Koester said, “You’d Berkenpas. The JV team has a small- average or a little below.” from the last: I am a year older, Lewis Central now stands at showdown. obviously, which makes me try always like to beat Harlan and Saint er number of girls this year, which As the season is winding even harder because I know Albert, and you never want to lose to has required a lot of teamwork. down, the team is getting ready for this is my last chance. Even Glenwood.” The team has grown quite the bigger meets of the season. though we have lost some The varsity football team has close. Junior captains Allie “Our team is pretty laid back, good swimmers, we should Go Ramrod! an impressive 5-1 record, but it Frost and Sydnie Dennis lead but when we have to, we work still do good at the same level. Kayla Palma love us and some people hate couldn’t be done without the ju- juniors Rachel Schultz, Jamie hard. We don’t really have a cer- What is your most memorable Reporter us. It causes competition be- nior varsity players at practice. Swisher, Kailin Bellows, and tain rival, we just RUN!” said ju- moment: We get up at 4:45 AM tween the student body to see “It’s hard for JV during practice. Amanda Goeser, as well as sopho- nior Connie Smith. for morning practice, it’s like It’s Friday night and who can show the most school All they get to work on is opponents’ mores Moryssa Prichard, Kayla “Use the hill!” as they say at the middle of the night. So when you’ve just arrived at another spirit for LC.” plays against varsity and don’t have Bergantzel, Kelsey Tech, Sammi meets! we got there we aren’t exactly Lewis Central football game. Junior Morgan Wolff much time to practice our own plays to Wilson, Aleesha Cox, and Ariel While the fall sports the most talkative group. We put You make your way through the joined Ramrod for a little dif- use in games,” said Coach Koester. Bowman. Sophomore Kristin season is winding down, we’d our suits on and sweatshirts over stands and finally reach a seat, ferent reason. Keep it up, guys! Waters is their hardworking man- like to tell all golfers, swim- that, cause it’s cold, then go out only to find yourself surrounded “I joined Ramrod to be Volleyball ager. mers, runners, and football and by many people dressed in blue around friends and eat great Let’s finish this season strongly! to the pool. No one looked at Working through injury and volleyball players to represent and orange attire. “Blue and food. After all they do have the each other and our hoods were illness has been the name of the Cross Country the blue and white. Make the orange?” you think to yourself. best food ever, and my favor- up. We were just sitting there try- games for the junior varsity vol- The JV Cross Country team, Titans proud! ing to delay getting in the water “Those aren’t LC’s colors,” ite part about being a member as much as possible. All of a and you’re right, they’re not. is inviting people to chill out sudden the radio turns and starts Those people dressed in blue after the game when we’re all blaring “We Are Family!” Me and orange and being as loud exhausted from screaming our and Shanna still laugh about it at as possible are an elite group lungs out!” almost every morning practice. of LC There Got Sports? f a n a t i c s is one a small preview to upcoming events k n o w n thing that s i m p l y sets each Oct. 27th - Varsity Football at Carroll as Team m e m b e r Ramrod. of this Oct. 23-26- Volleyball districts A f - g r o u p Oct. 30-Nov. 2- Volleyball Regionals ter being a p a r t Oct. 28- Girls Swimming Districts c r e a t e d from each on Sep- o t h e r : Oct. 28- State Cross Country t e m b e r photo by Sara Grimes their nick- Nov. 1- First round for Football photo by Sara Grimes 22, 2005, n a m e s . Ramrod Tailgaiting is a high-quality expe- Nov. 21- Girls Basketball at AL when for- rience equipped with grills, couches, food, E a c h mer se- drinks and enough fun for everyone! m e m b e r Nov. 28- Girls Basketball vs. TJ at Home Buck nior Nick of the Nov. 30- Wrestling vs. Shenendoah/Clarinda Home Coleman randomly yelled team has received a nickname “Ramrod,” these select few die somehow and there are some Nov. 30- Boys Swimming Home hard fans having been working pretty interesting stories be- Dec. 1- Girls Basketball vs. Clarinda Home to improve the school spirit of hind each one! all the students at LC. “I got my nickname, the Dec. 1- Boys Basketball at Clarinda “We love to go crazy at Mascot, from the team last Dec. 5- Boys Basketball vs. Creston Home games, grill out and basically year,” said Danielsen. “If I have an awesome time,” said had to guess why they gave junior Goodmond Danielsen. me that name, I would guess photo by Sara Grimes “Together, we decided that we it’s because I work so hard to had a common goal of becom- promote Ramrod and what it Morris ing a new wave of LC fans that stands for. I’m not afraid to Name: Buck Morris would never cease to exist.” go crazy when the time calls Grade: 12 So far, they have done just for it. Besides, have you ever Sport: Football that. Before each game, the 32 met anybody as loud as me? Level: Varsity members of Team Ramrod get I can be at my loudest, and How long have you been doing together to do, what else, tail- our crowd just won’t be loud this: 7th grade gate. The tailgating involves enough. That just makes me Why do you do this: It’s fun many things but the best part get way louder!” What is your main goal: To win about it just might be the One person’s nickname What separates this season from food. came from a certain part of the last: I’m a senior now, there “We grill,” said Danielsen. their body. are more expectations. “I think we just might have the “I have the nickname G What is your most memorable best brats, dogs and burgers Raffe because my neck is real- moment: Roll out around!” ly long,” said Wolff. “It makes translated by Damon Coyle: Along with the many grill- me look similar to a giraffe. “Coach told me to ‘roll out’ outs they hold, Team Ramrod’s It’s a sweet animal with a ghet- during a play and I literally main goal is to get everyone to face!” did a roll.” pumped up at the games. Al- Senior member Jordan though those are their main Bockert may just have the sim- “responsibilities,” each mem- plest answer to why they call ber of the team has his/her fa- him “The Lazer.” vorite part! “Because I’m a quick “My favorite part of being shooter!” he said. a member of Team Ramrod is Thanks to all the members definitely just the fact that we of Team Ramrod for your help cause so much controversy,” in promoting school spirit. said Danielsen. “Some people RAMROD! photo by Sara Grimes Page 4 Feature October 2006 To Infinity Top

and Beyond!few lines of English from “The Amanda Goeser Ads Editor Sound of Music.” She taught Ten herself English and earned a Ladies, take note from university degree within a few Anousheh Ansari, to prove that years. space, the “Final Frontier”, is Anousheh went to work at within reach, even if NASA isn’t MCI, where she was making a career path you’ve considered. $26,000 a year. She soon met The first female space tourist, the man that would become her Iranian American Anousheh husband at MCI. It didn’t take Ansari, made her way up to the them long to quit their jobs, cash Amanda Goeser and Kayla Palma International Space Station just in retirement, and run up their Ads Editor and Reporter last month. credit cards to start a telecom- Not only is she the first munications company. woman space tourist; she is also By 2000, they had sold According to 118 students and 2 the first Iranian in space all to- this company to another, Sonus teachers, these are their favorite Dis- gether. Anousheh has trained Networks Inc., for more than for the past six months to fulfill (get this) a half a billion dollars. ney movies. Some of them are from this childhood dream. Fortune magazine estimated her “I’d pay a lot of money if personal wealth at $180 million. way back, and some from a few years I wouldn’t die,” said freshman Shortly after this, stock in Sonus Mackenzie Means. hit the bottom and Anousheh ago! She took off from Kazakh- was sued for insider trading. To stan for a ten-day voyage with this, she had no comment. (In- both an American and Rus- formation found on cnn.com). 10. Mulan sian. These astronauts will be She returned to Earth at the in space for the next six months beginning of October after con- 9. Cinderella and Anousheh has returned with ducting three experiments for another shuttle, as planned, on the European Space Agency and their way back down to earth af- photographing the Earth. 8. Pocahontas ter a week and a half. “It was wonderful to be Not allowed to mention the able to see where I was born and 7. Incredibles cost by contract, it is estimated where I lived and grew up from she paid about the same amount the station,” Anousheh told re- as the first three [male] tourists, porters. 6. TIE: more than a whopping 20 mil- She said that her experience lion dollars. So just where does has motivated her to “campaign Fox and the Hound a person get $20 million for a for peace and the preservation of vacation like this? the natural world.” While space Acquiring millions of dol- tourism seems to be a rather Beauty and the Beast lars starts with a dream and it distant idea, it is here and some- can’t just happen over night. thing to get excited about. Ju- 5. The Little Mermaid Anousheh left Iran at the young nior Becky Lane summed it all age of sixteen, with the support up, “It’s the first woman [tourist] of her family to pursue her in- in space!” (Information found 4. TIE: terest in the sciences. Arriving on http://www.haveeru.com.mv in America, she knew merely a /?page=engdetails&id=8803) Toy Story Monsters Inc. Did You 3. Finding Nemo Know... 2. Aladdin Aerosmith’s and #1 is... “Dude Looks Like a Lady” was written An office desk has about Vince Neil of Motley 400 times more Crue. bacteria than a toilet.

More people die from eating sharks then from being eaten A single chocolate chip gives by them. This is due to a enough energy to a human be- poison in shark meat. ing to walk 150 feet. Gaining Weight? Sleep More! agrees, “It does affect you be- CNS reported sleeping eight Kristin Coppa cause late at night, mostly on hours a night is easier said than Assistant Editor the weekends, people always go done. These guidelines will help Almost everyone has tried and get fast food, especially if you get caught up with your lack to knock a few pounds of their they’re bored.” of sleep and lose weight: body. For some, it was easy That common snack that • Don’t use high calorie and for others, it was difficult. people have before bedtime also foods to “wake you up!” Naps ‘ADD’ continued from page 2... People on diets normally think influences you to eat more than that are less than 30 minutes As I mentioned earlier in classrooms. Give the children realizing that ADD is not the all exercise and eating less is the you should and to chose high will give you that boost of en- this article, professionals do other methods of learning out- inclusive, super disorder that key losing weight. Have you calorie foods. ergy that you’ve been craving. recognize ADD as a valid and side of the typical routine, and can write away our problems is ever thought that your sleep- • Always try to set a reg- serious disorder, yet treatment help the move their bodies in a necessity in order to continue ing habits may be the solu- ular schedule. Even though stu- is extensively disputed. The association with learning. The on with life. This diagnosis does tion? dents are very busy these days, most common treatment of second line of therapy is behav- not get rid of our problems. It As Madelyn Fernstrom eating three to four meals a day ADD is distribution of a drug ioral management, which is a may solve the problem today, Ph.D., CNS says, people who and getting at least seven hours known as Ritalin. This drug is kind way of saying discipline. but it actually heightens our sleep less than six hours a night of sleep will help with setting a a stimulant, however it does That inescapable “d-word” that problems of tomorrow. We must have a higher body mass index regular schedule. Sleep is very not double activity, but it can- haunts each parent is generally not allow the youth of today to than those who sleep eight hours important, so do it while you cels out the energy the body the answer to most school and think that medicines and thera- a night. In fact, people who slept can! creates, cutting energy flow in home-related problems. The pies can solve our problems. We, less than eight hours a day had • If you’re stressed out, half. Ritalin is a narcotic and last resort to solving behavioral as a united youth, must realize more body fat than those who do something about it. Go on has a high chance of addic- problems is a drug, such as Rit- that we have to be disciplined, slept longer. a walk with some friends or tion. Immunity is also an issue. alin or its sister drugs Dexedrine responsible, and able to accept In some cases, when “A lot of people have “their by yourself and increase the Your body becomes used to it or Dextrostat. that we create and solve our own people are tired they figure bedtime snack” hoping it will amount of exercise in your life. and it is no longer is effective. In closing, ADD is a plagu- problems in life. We can no lon- food can be the cure to keep make them fall asleep easier, but Getting seven or eight The answer to this problem is ing problem sweeping youth to- ger rely on the myth that it is not their body energized, like the in reality the food they choose hours of sleep a night is very to treat this disorder with more day. It is a “fad” diagnosis that our fault. Pay attention to life, snack right before bed. Usu- might keep them up at night or, important. It will give that hands-on approaches, instead of is applied to many behavioral and become your own warden. ally, when people are tired if they have their snack every boost of energy and weight loss throwing drugs at each child that problems. It is much easier for This is a challenge, each and ev- they choose high calorie night, make them gain weight,” that we all sometimes want and glances out the window during parents and students to recog- ery one of you, to take responsi- foods rather than a healthy says sophomore Abbey Ed- need. The bottom line is, get- school. The first line of therapy, nize a genetic disorder rather bility for yourselves. (www.add. snack. wards. ting more sleep can make a big according to Zachor, an ADD than a lack of discipline or of about.com www.environment. Senior Kelli Cochrane Madelyn Fernstrom Ph.D., difference. researcher, is to intervene in the parenting skills. Waking up and averagehttp://mean.uab.com) October 2006 Feature Page 5 A Surefire Way to Make Your Halloween Experience the Best it Can Be Tedi Swanson worth catching. If you’re not watching! It just may possess Pumpkin Patches. They’re the eat will have you craving more Reporter brave enough to watch the mov- you! best place to pick out the PER- by the end of the night. These ies alone, view them in large Go to Haunted Houses and FECT pumpkin for carving and cravings can easily be satisfied October 31st, All Hallows groups. Pumpkin Patches. Feeling your normally provide several Hal- on Halloween, once again get- Eve, otherwise known as Hal- “Scary movies make you heart beat racing and the hair on loween activities. Sure, they ting you prepared for your trick- loween. Everyone is familiar cautious of what you do at night the back of your neck stand up is may be tailored to little kids, but or-treating adventures. Hallow- with the holiday. It’s the one and just get you in that mood. always enjoyable, after it’s over. that doesn’t mean big kids won’t een parties are a great way to get day out of the year, other than I can’t stand to be outside my Experiencing these thrillers is have fun, too! I would definitely you ready. homecoming week, when you house at night anymore because great for the season! check them out. Once the night approaches can dress up as whatever you of all the movies I’ve seen,” says “It’s always fun to get the Have Halloween parties and and you prepare your costume want and get a reward for doing senior Allison Johnson. crap scared out of you to get jam out to Halloweeny tunes! to the fullest extent, no one will so. Candy! The holiday is soon If you’re too scared to go you in the mood for Halloween Dancing to songs such as The be quite as prepared as you. Af- approaching, so what can you outside at night after watching – haunted houses do that,” says Monster Mash brings out the ter doing all of these things to do to get yourself in the mood the horrific scenes of the movie, junior Amberly Proctor. Halloween spirit in you. The get you in the mind set, Hallow- for Halloween? That answer is large group viewings are defi- Being chased by a clown costume wearing at these parties een night is sure to be worth- simple. nitely for you. Walking outside with a chain saw is the perfect helps you come up with good while. Watch scary movies. Some in groups will keep you safe way to get you freaked out and ideas for your costume on the If you’re still in need of the movies, such as Halloween are from the mass murderer that ready to have a blast. Some actual holiday. Take your mouth Halloweeny feel and would like even based around the holiday. came straight off the screen. of the more popular Haunted along for the ride and enjoy some comedy thrown in with the Watching horror films will give You should also try watch- Houses around here are Mys- some Halloween treats, as well. horror, check out the fall play you that eerie sense and leave ing ABC Family’s 13 Nights of tery Manor and Shadow’s “You get to dress in your Arsenic and Old Lace being per- goose bumps on your skin. The Halloween. The annual tradi- Edge. Take a look at the article costumes and eat a lot of candy formed November 3rd and 4th. Exorcist has been considered tion makes several movies and by Hayley Perrin and pick and and sugar. Then you’re so hyped “It’ll close your Halloween the number one scary movie on show such as Scariest Places choose the best ones for you. up that you’re ready for more door and give you the last thrill- several top ten lists; the psy- on Earth available for viewing. Haunted Houses may give you a candy,” says senior Sara Triplett er for the season,” says junior chological drama is one that is Its convenience makes it worth good scare, but another option is The amount of candy you Goodie Danielson. Scare Yourself Silly With These Trick-Or-Treat!Maria Jones says that the trick-or-treating should Reporter be for the younger kids as the older Boolicious Haunted Houses kids can go to Halloween parties. Hayley Perrin and Maria Jones Mystery Manor helps raise Haunt is one of the scari- It’s that time of year again… And that is what many of our Reporters money for the Prevent Blindness est places to go this Hallow- Halloween. The night for fright and LC students do. Well, that, and go Nebraska foundation and your een. Things to be found in this trick-or-treating is just around the to as many haunted houses as they Halloween is almost here. charity is appreciated. Kim creepy place are tight hall- corner. Get ready to grab your cos- can. Mystery Manor, Shadows Are you ready? Some may Shillito, executive director for ways in complete darkness tumes and bags of candy; prepare Edge and Scary Acres are the three still enjoy trick-or-treating, Prevent Blindness Nebraska, and small rooms with horrors for Jack-o-lanterns set on porches to most popular places to go. See re- but those of us looking for a said that profits from the man- popping out from the walls light the way. Kids will be running views in this section. more thrilling way to spend or will help with screenings and windows. Faintly lit ar- around like crazed animals from The trick-or-treaters get to have the evening probably prefer and operations. They bring rows and voices screaming at door to door with their buckets of a lot of fun, but what do those who haunted housing. The prob- in a potential $10,000 for the you are the only things to lead treats in hand. pass out the candy do for fun while lem is finding a good one so program. To show your sup- the way. If you do get scared It was the last day in October. their waiting for the kids? it is not a total waste of time port, you can buy a Mystery and need an early exit there The wind had a cold chill to it. It Sophomore Caitlin Carlson and money. Manor Haunted Theatre Com- is said to be an exit in each was a clear, moonlit night. said, “I just wait and eat the extra ic Book for only $3. room. You just need to ask the “BOO!” candy if the kids are going to be so Mystery Manor: actors to get you there. “AHHH!” slow.” Located at 716 N. 18th Street in The Shadows Edge: “HA! I got you!!” The kids may not be slow; Omaha; cost is $10/person Located at 3457 S. 84th Street Haunted Hollow: The boys walked home from there just aren’t as many kids out Walk through the home in Omaha (in Mangelsen’s park- Located at 120th and Giles their trick-or-treating adventure trick-or-treating as there was a few of William and Greta Hall in ing lot); cost is $10/person Road in Omaha; cost is $12/per- thinking of what their costumes years ago. Parents have been very this interactive tour led by the Don’t be deceived by the son- good for one trip through would be next year. cautious for the past few years; the monsters within. Do exactly fact that it is in a parking lot. haunted house, everything else “I want to be a vampire and many scares of trick-or-treating what they ask and nobody This frightening attraction gives you can go through as many suck your blood.” have finally gotten to them. gets hurt… maybe. Be aware you more scare for your money. times as you want. “Hey, boys, how was the trick- Many horrifying stories have of camouflaged creatures, From the angry Santa to the Are you a total baby? Do or-treating tonight?” asked their been told from past holidays that statues that spring to life, and too-happy-to-be-sane stalker you hate going to scary places mother. have almost stopped the entire worst yet ‘friendly’ demons clowns, expect surprises around with your friends? If so this “It was great, we can’t wait ‘till trick-or-treating part of Halloween. who may turn their back on every corner. Guys chase you is the best place for you to go next year.” Razors in the candy, drugged candy, you. You can find safety as with chainsaws, portraits re- and have a good time. Haunted “Hold on you two, I think you and kidnapping are what are feared you flee from the evil on the veal the faces of monsters, and Hollow is more of a recreation- guys are getting too old for that by today’s parents. ‘Slide of Doom.’ blood from slaughtered animals al place than a house of screams now.” And that was that. The two Should that really stop the Bobo (the killer clown), the splatters the walls in room after (but you do need to watch out boys never went trick-or-treating parentals from letting their kids go night stalker, the ape man, and room. for guys carrying chainsaws again. trick-or-treating? What was ever other ‘Freak Show’ members Lines tend to be long so and machetes). “You’re too old for that.” wrong with parental chaperones? will greet you upon entrance to come early. If you can’t, do not Haunted Hollow has a This is the excuse that many You just need some supervision for the manor and bid you farewell worry. There is a live band that trail/obstacle course, a barn parents will use. Sophomore Alli the younger kids and you’re good on the way out. If you’re lucky, plays for you as you wait in line. maze, and a small haunted Mingus doesn’t buy that. to go. they may even escort you to But with a band called ‘Wake house. Other fun features in- “Everyone should get to go Grab the candy, the cos- your car. the Dead,’ is their purpose for clude an outdoor movie the- trick or treating. There shouldn’t be tumes, and head out the door to This isn’t highly terrifying your entertainment or to drown ater, a bonfire, the most ador- an age limit,” she says. start you night of fun. Whatever but is great fun. Note: Mystery out the sound of screams. Find able café and gift shop. So as Many think that way, but do you are doing for Halloween, be Manor is not claustrophobic out for yourself. you can tell this is not a place some irresponsible kids ruin it for sure to be safe, take care of your friendly or intended for those Haunt: Located at 73rd for those looking for a good everyone? costumes and do Halloween your prone to motion sickness. Pro- and Blondo in Omaha; cost is scare, but a fun place to go and Taylor Basch, a sophomore, style. ceed at your own will! $11/person spend an evening. A Spooktacular Horror Story That’s to Die For Amanda Berg iridescent specks on my floor and key into the lock with no avail. I out… of pop ups threatened to overrun 10 minutes Reporter bed. found another and tried my luck Everyone from the office my computer. I killed them with- The sounds were on our My alarm clock went off. again. The metal was cold in my had arrived. Kit offered to buy out hesitation. floor now. I could hear comput- For some people it is im- Flashes of red light danced. Lights hand. I watched my breath float me some coffee after she inquired 35 minutes till the candle ers being smashed. I felt papers possible to accept death. But it like the ones you see when you above my head as I shivered in about my bandaged hand. “Scrap burns out… fly past my face. I crawled under is inevitable and to fight it only hear a siren. I turned it off. When the morning air. The sun had dis- booking accident.” I told her. We I rocked back in forth in my my desk. causes more grief. That is where I did, it sent a little shock through appeared behind a cloud. “damn left through the front door; I in- chair humming a TV jingle I had 2 minutes our story begins with a young up my body. I stood there for a mo- it.” My keys slipped out my sisted. heard last night. I had been found. I knew it and coming ads director Amelia ment, but only for a moment. hands and landed in the puddle at 1hr till I meet my childhood 34 minutes till death do us was in front of me. “I don’t want Moore. 2 ½ hrs till I’m worm food. my feet. It was black and even as dog Lucky… part… to go back.” I moved back further 4hrs till eternal sleep… The radio blared in my car I drew closer. I couldn’t see my I offered to pay as the clerk The power went out. I under my desk. A felt a warmth It was like any other day. I as the soft rain played tag on my forlorn keys. I reached to where I rang up our mocha lattes and opened a drawer in my desk. like nothing I’d ever felt before. remember waking up and being windshield. My headlights cut thought they had landed. I moved crumb cake. She smiled, “That’ll There were murmurs all around I was quickly dragged out form tired. I felt dead. Hah. I rolled through the fog sharp as a knife. my hand back and forth search- be $6.66.” I thru a pack of cin- me. My hand found the flashlight under the desk. I sobbed. over threw the empty bottle of I turned them off. The fog had ing for them. namon mints on the counter and I’d been reaching for. Click. No 1 minute chardonnay on the floor. I got vanished. I watched the street I brushed against some- smiled. light came out. I threw it down. I began to sink into the floor. out of my bed and looked out lights turn off one by one like thing warm. I froze. “Aaahhh” “You forgot something.” 32 minutes left. It felt like I was being crushed the window staring at the grey dominoes. Their tall shadows a strong force pulled my down. She smiled again and rang up the Nobody said anything. It from all sides. “No” outline of dawn. The fog was so stretched across the road. They I could feel my circulation stop- mints. was if they had all disappeared. I “The dead cannot linger thick I bet a peeping Tom could tried to grab me as I passed. Try- ping. In a blink of an eye I was “$7.23.” took in a deep breath and started among the living” have been staring right back at ing to keep me from pressing for- trying to keep from being pulled 45 minutes till show time… to count one, two, three… “I’m not dead! I’m not me. I reached for my medica- ward. Like guardian angels. in. My free hand grasped at bro- My computer screen flashed 15 minutes till dead!” tion. All gone. I’ll have to call the I passed under the via dock. ken asphalt, gravel, anything. I at me. I remembered what the The air was damp. I kept “You died in your sleep. ” pharmacy and get a refill. Lines of graffiti were a blur. I could feel the blood on my hand old lady digging in trash had told hearing sounds all around me. “How--” 3hrs & 5 minutes till damna- gripped the wheel tighter as I as it sliced across broken glass me as I came back with my latte. Things were moving. I brought “Heart failure,” I was com- tion. made a quick right. There were on the ground. Then it let go. I Said I shouldn’t be here. The my knees to my chest and rocked pletely engulfed by the floor now. The light began to cut blocks of chain link fence that fol- pulled myself up onto the side of dead can’t stay with the living. I back in forth in my chair. “Ev- “Runs in your family you know.” through about the time I got out lowed the road into downtown. I the building. My left hand was laughed. She threw a empty Star- eryone went to go find out why “I’m not dead” I sobbed. of the shower. First through the wondered what they were trying a deep purple. I ran to the front bucks container at me. It missed the lights were out. That’s it, their “Just let go. It’ll all be okay” fog, then through my light catch- to keep out. of the office to wait for someone and landed at my feet. I kicked it here somewhere.” I said that over Everything had stopped. er, and finally resting on my face. 2 hrs till I meet my maker. else to arrive. into the sewer drain. and over as the sounds grew The noise, the pain, the fear. The light danced in multitudes of “Just go in.” I thrust the 1hr & 15 minutes till lights I snapped back. Thousands louder. I let go. Page 6 Activities October 2006

A Hilarious Thriller, a Chilling Comedy:This Play Will Leave You Gasping Fine Arts Tedi Swanson the audience stunned. many plans on how to get stu- “Well, I can’t give away It’ll pretty much rock,” said Seniors of Reporter Stunning the audience dents interested, the direct- too much, but what I can tell senior David Ebke. isn’t only a skill of the actors; ing team has already started you is we’re having more than Making the show have “I push. You pull.” A multiple dimensions is defi- the Issue: foreign accent instructs its nitely something unique to listener, beginning to shove the Arsenic and Old Lace a dead body through a win- team, but what else about dow. What’s the story behind this show makes it distinctive the death? Why are the men from others? attempting to sneak it into During the show, there are an unsuspecting house? The built-in “Team Days” where answers to these questions the team spends time together are somewhere inside of this doing something other than Amber Barr year’s fall play, Arsenic and rehearsing. Old Lace. “The team days are really Arsenic and Old Lace is good for the people involved definitely a crowd pleaser. with the play. It keeps us as Mixing comedy with murder one team instead of splitting and throwing in a little bit of up into four or five different plastic surgery gone wrong, groups,” said freshman Holly the characters of the show will Nicolosi. leave the audience laughing… One unified team along or cringing in their seats. with some sweet special ef- “This show is going to fects, throw in a little bit of make you bust a gut and comedy and a dash of horror photo by John Petri scare you to pieces. It mixes and you’ve got this year’s fall together two strong acting play, Arsenic and Old Lace. Involved in... styles, thriller/mystery and After running for 1,444 per- 1. Dance Team comedy,” says junior Caleb formances on Broadway, this Housley. show definitely has potential • A member all Mixing such opposing to leave you craving more. four years of acting styles may be a chal- Get your tickets early for the high school lenge, but the students cho- the production team backing preparing things for publicity just seeing and hearing things. performances on November sen for the roles are capable them up has their own ways of and may have a few special We’re attempting to make it 4th and 5th! The goal is to 2. Chamber Choir of pulling it off and leaving astonishing the viewers. With effects up their sleeves. like a 3D or 4D experience. have a full auditorium! 3. Lewis Corpora- tion Wake up. School. Play prac- • Involved for two tice. Homework. Sleep. Wake up. School. Play practice. Sleep. years The Wire Staff The routine is the same every day, never leaving enough hours to get everything done. Being a senior, researching colleges and After high school, B e - filling out applications is important. I need to ing over- Amber is apply- worked and is Overworked! figure out where I’m going after high school is over, but ing for the a Uni- high school keeps me so busy that I don’t have time to being a reporter versal Dance As- do not go hand in get any of that done. Calculus has taken over my hand. For example, be- life; I spend a lot of my time each night struggling sociation Instructor ing overworked means through the homework and hoping that I position where she being stressed. Being stressed somehow grasp how to do the problems. leads to writer’s block. Writer’s Not to mention the chores I need to will be teaching at block makes writing articles a lot harder do around the house. There’s never high school summer than it normally would be. time for anything. school dance camps. Damien Croghan Tedi Swanson She is considering the University of Kansas or the Uni- Sports, homework, plays, chores, how much stuff can our students take? Aah! How does life versity of Wiscon- As the youngest child in the family, I get the leftover rides and the leftover keep going when you time for sports. I like being active. My favorite sports are basketball and track. are so busy that it seems like sleep is sin-Madison. Her But of course my older brother, well, is my older brother. He believes that no one, a frivolous way to spend your time? possible majors are besides him, should be able to participate in the sports and activities that he has Every weeknight is filled with practice or a business manage- been in. Even if he hasn’t been in a sport, to him I still shouldn’t be allowed to game. Then there is homework and when it be in even those sports. The activities that are off limits: basketball, track, cross starts getting late, you have to start deciding ment or journalism. country, band, and oh, get this one, dodgeball. We’re not allowed to be good at which homework you’re going to do first and She is planning to dodgeball in gym class. hope you stay awake long enough to finish it all. As a result of this abuse, I am not in any activities, so that should give me audition for the uni- I always used to long for the weekend, until the time to get my homework done. But no, I do the chores; I clean the house, I got a job. That only adds to my schedule. versity’s dance team and try not to kill my lazy brothers. Homework comes close to last in my home But, I love my crazy busy life and and will probably life, because it’s simply not as important as everything else. But I try to keep can’t imagine it any other way! my grades up; they are usually Bs if I’m really lucky. It would really help if the minor in dance. homework wasn’t so heavy, but it’s only what would help almost every student, Amanda Goeser so we know it’s impossible. Maria Jones Brad Bass

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TV Turns Over a New Leaf With These New Fall Shows “Enchated Arms” Kristin Coppa as if it were their last. John Assistant Editor Lithgow and Heather Burns bring Twenty Good Years to Enchants Players Fall is the time for changes life on October 11th at 8:30 Blake Johnson even though the gameplay of the to be made and new television p.m. on NBC. Cartoonist eighth game is barely different shows to watch. The weather than that of the first. I guess the is getting colder, so kick up Enchanted Arms is the first phrase “If it isn’t broken, don’t those feet on your lazy boy and only Japanese role playing fix it,” sums up what I’m trying chair, grab a bowl of pop- game on the 360 (not counting to say. corn and a coke and relax as a certain god-awful MMO). It’s There are a couple bad parts the new fall television show gotten mediocre reviews from that stick out, though – the Eng- lineup on NBC comes to a Another television show pretty much everyone, but I lish voice acting is absolutely T.V. near you. that tells all the drama and Returning to the tele- decided to pick it up anyway terrible, which is a shame con- comedy that actually goes on A story of a small town vision screen again is the due to my biting need to play a sidering it has some of the best behind the curtain is airing and the love they have for “The Biggest Loser,” which new RPG. After playing it for a dialogue I’ve ever seen in a this fall as well. “30 Rock” football, “Friday Night will take place on the beach while, a couple things came into game. A good solution to this is stars Tina Fey, who wrote Lights” is directed and writ- and will air on Wednesday my mind: to just put Japanese voices on so the comedy film of “Mean ten by Peter Berg and Brian nights at 8 p.m. on NBC. o Beggars can’t be choos- you can’t even tell if the voice Girls.” She plays Liz Lemon, Grazer. This drama filled “Deal or No Deal,” one of ers. acting’s bad or not. Another the head writer of “The Girlie show focuses on the town of America’s favorite game o What is everyone whin- thing that bugged me was how Show,” a fictional television Dillon, Texas. Starring in this shows, will now appear ing about? This game rules. weird the characters look. I’m show. I guess you could say new amazing series are Kyle on Mondays, Thursdays, That’s right: Enchanted not talking about their costumes, anything can happen on the Chandler, Scott Porter, Gaius and Fridays, each at dif- Arms is awesome. I mean, one of course (it’s a JRPG; I think set of this new fall comedy Charles, Taylor Kitsch, Con- ferent times on NBC. Why of the main characters (early in crazy costumes are a prerequi- also starring Alec Baldwin nie Britton, Zach Gilford, wouldn’t you want to watch the game, anyway) is an excep- site), but the faces. They look We have all seen com- and Tracy Morgan.“30 Rock” and Minka Kelly. “Friday beautiful women, a bald tionally flamboyant transsexual like they’re made out of plastic, edy shows and movies in will premiere on October Night Lights” will air on Oc- host and people going crazy that fights with a saxophone. If and their mouths don’t move too the past, but there has never 11th at 8 p.m. on NBC. tober 3rd at 8 p.m. on NBC. over money? that doesn’t immediately sway realistically. It’s not that big of a been a show about the hard you, then the game itself will. problem, and I think the beauti- work and dedication put into The battle system is completely ful, albeit shiny (why do all 360 making a television show. tactics based, but there’s also a games have to be so shiny?) en- “Studio 60 on the Sunset Dragon Quest-ish out-of-battle vironments make up for it. Strip,” a drama packed sit- / exploration part complete Overall, I’d say it’s defi- com, is supposed to repre- with towns and NPCs (unlike nitely worth buying if you’re sent life behind the scenes of most tactics games where it’s looking for a good, long-lasting a comedy sitcom somewhat just a constant battle with the RPG for the 360, and don’t mind like “Saturday Night Live.” occasional pub or shop thrown some slightly used (but still in Starring in “Studio 60” is Everyone loves a good If you like movies about in). So, it’s odd that the main good condition) gameplay ele- Matthew Perry as Matt Albie story about friends and their superheroes then you will complaint of reviewers is that ments. who is a senior writer for the differences. “Twenty Good love this new television se- it’s “nothing new.” It is. Sure, television series “Studio 60.” Years” is a brand spankin’ ries. “Heroes” is a story This fall, NBC’s new it takes a bit from other games, Good: character develop- Along with Matthew Perry new comedy of two best of incredible people who television shows will pre- but it combines those parts into ment / personality, environ- are actors Bradley Whitford, friends who finally realize thought they were normal. miere. So far the new televi- something unique and enjoy- ments, battle system, and dia- Timothy Busfield, D.L. Hugh- that they won’t live forever. With their special powers sion series are off to a good able. And who cares if it has logue. ley, Steven Weber, Amanda These two bud’s have a hard they will be able to save the start. There are plenty of been done before? You don’t see Bad: character graphics, Peet, Sarah Paulson, and Nate time agreeing except that lives of others or help those shows to keep you satisfied, the entire country of Japan doing voice acting, and it isn’t very in- Corddry. The show will air ev- they have twenty good years in need. This show aired on so kick back and relax this anything but nearly exploding novative. ery Monday night at 10 p.m. on left to live. They decide that September 25th at 9 p.m. on fall and let the new fall sit- with excitement any time a new coms entertain you. NBC and last for one hour. they should live every day NBC. Dragon Quest is announced, Rating: 9.0 “The Truth About Forever” Band of the Issue Strikes Close to Home Name: The Heroic Members: Matt Spitznagle-Lead Guitar/Piano Courtney Dusing Brothers Bert and Wes illus- facing fears, and telling the truth. Chris Loftus-Vocals Design Editor trate to Macy how a family that She opens her heart and mind to Josh Tiffey-Rhythm Guitar has gone through a tragedy can learning how to live life to the Eric Hayes-Bass Guitar “The truth is, nothing is still have faith in life and one an- fullest and not worry about what guaranteed… so don’t be afraid. other. Bert is the youngest and could go wrong. That is… until Ross Jones-Drums Be alive.” the one everyone picks on, but Jason comes back and wants to Genre: Punk/Post-Hardcore Sarah Dessen’s novel, “The is completely determined to be discuss the break in their rela- Myspace: www.myspace.com/theheroic1 Truth About Forever,” empha- himself. Wes is an ex-“bad kid” tionship. Macy has the chance Inspirations: Linkin Park, Avenged Sevenfold sizes the importance of living turned artist. He woos Macy all to go back to a life of simplicity. Upcoming Shows: life and appreciating what it summer until both of their “on- A life planned out to the second. Oct. 21- Rebels can give you. As soon as main hold” relationships are back, She wouldn’t have to worry Oct. 28-Regal Lanes character Macy Queen about anything… forever. Oct. 29-The Rock watched her father die Or she could live a life of Oct. 31-Council Bluffs Skatepark the day after Christmas, chances. Failures and suc- she and her life drastical- cesses at every decision ly changed. All of a sud- she’d make. Knowing that Although the band has only been together for a short time they have already played a den Macy could only see she could be the one in few shows and have an entire month planned out by performing four times in the next “The Face” around her. charge… forever. three weeks. In the future they plan on playing National shows and hope to be signed The Face is what The themes of this soon. people put on when the book are what make me only thing they can say love it. Reading material *And Remember You Can Always Check Out Each Bands Music on Their Personal is “I’m sorry,” since that reminds me that im- Myspace Pages* all they are thinking is perfections make a person “poor Macy.” Her rela- who they are and makes tives, teachers, and even me want to live each day as friends were masked if it is my last always gets New Evanescence CD Blows Critics Away with The Face; therefore, a thumbs-up. Although the Damien Croghan that hit home for many. is this CD, then buy a copy Macy felt the only per- themes are wonderful and Reporter Relationships gone bad, and decide for yourself. son she could trust was well written into the story, depression, not feeling ac- Listening to this CD al- herself. Drawing into the plot is kind of sporadic. It’s been three years cepted and losing control lows you to feel the emo- herself and focusing on Wish and it’s employees since Evanescence released a are all things anyone can tions poured into every what she could do for her are well developed, but the new CD, but the wait’s been relate to, so I think this al- track. It’s dark but beauti- widowed mother, Macy interaction between Macy well worth it. The Open Door bum is accessible to a wide ful, not drifting away from went through the next and her mother seems out is very differ- what people few years of high school of place and awkward at ent from most e x p e c t e d with a new goal: to be times. Bringing in pas- bands’ second while blow- perfect. sionate Caroline helps albums; it’s ing crit- When the pressure show the real stiffness and better than ics away at from her workaholic mother and staring them in the face. routine that her mother forces the first, and the same flawless “kind of” boyfriend got As Macy lives in the Wish upon Macy. doesn’t get time. If you to be too much, Macy lashed out world at night, during the day Overall, I think the book is boring after weren’t a of her comfort zone and landed a she is stuck with her “on-hold” great for high schoolers and cre- many plays on fan of Eva- job in a chaotic catering compa- boyfriend, Jason’s, previous ates questions that most teens your iPod. n e s c e n c e ny. Wish (the company) intro- stuffy library job and tending don’t think about. Teens usually A m y before, you duced her to a motley group of to her mother’s housing devel- think they have it figured out Lee’s famous should be teens who became determined to opment tribulations. Macy’s until someone shoves another operatic vo- now. loosen Macy up. older sister Caroline enters the “what if” in their face. This cals get re- B e s t Kristy and Monica (also picture with an objective to help story may help us realize that no vamped and t r a c k s : known as Monotone) are sisters the family move on after their one knows everything so all we e n h a n c e d . Sweet Sac- who show Macy that you don’t father’s death. Caroline was a can do is take it as it comes. The synergy rifice, Lac- have to be exactly like the ones “wild child” throughout high When we reach a cross- of metal gui- r y m o s a , you love. Kristy is boisterous school and pushes Macy to con- roads, remember what Kristy tar, piano, and and Call and friendly teen who dresses in tinue being happy and living life would say, “For any one of us classic-sound- Me When outrageous clothing and looks with the Wish crowd, while their our forever could end in an hour, ing instrumental openings range of people. Those that You’re Sober (despite being for a “nice guy” to date. Mono- mother demands the “perfect” or a hundred years from now. give the bands old style a enjoyed Evanescence’s de- overplayed on MTV and the tone is sloth-like and barely Macy back. You can never know for sure, so fresh touch. To simply put it, but album will enjoy this radio). speaks, but Kristy always seems With Wish on her side, you’d better make every second it’s amazing! one as much, if not more so. If you liked this CD, to know what’s going on with Macy pushes through her barrier count.” What will Macy do? The lyrics stay bitter- And for those who haven’t you’ll like: Lacuna Coil, Monotone on the inside. into a world of taking chances, Better yet, what will you do? sweet, and cover subjects experienced the miracle that Nightwish. Page 8 October 2006 Student Life Undercover Editor and the Secret Staff

by Blake Johnson

Bond Girl Balooza! Match each actress to her James Bond movie. Bring your answers to room 401, and you will receive a prize from Mrs. Langille! • The World is Not Enough • Casino Royale • Golden Eye • Die Another Day • Tomorrow Never Dies Izabella Scorupco Sophie Marceau

Halle Berry Michelle Yeoh Eva Green Who is your favorite James Bond character?

“Q because he’s brilliant “Goldfinger because basi- and he makes all of Bond’s cally it’s the only video cool gadgets.” I’ve seen.” - sophomore Matt Wolf - senior Natalie Jacoby

“I like James Bond. He’s “James Bond, he’s a super- smart, gets to drive nice cool spy.” cars, and always gets the - freshman Bridget Hall girls.” - junior Nick Kempton

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