It Is Time for a Change

September 24, 2008 ire Issue 1 Lewis Central High School 3504 Harry Langdon Blvd. Council Bluffs, IA 51503 the W

Seniors Pat Gillespie(47) and Kyle Hausbrouk(94) pose for a picture after practice. The football team practices Monday through Thursday from three to six. See more about their season on page four. Photos by Lindsey Lawrence It is Time for a Change Last year a lot of new rules were introduced to the stu- in the halls the students council members talked about dents and staff, and this year the changes just keep on com- restricting passes. ing. The first day of school was filled with talk of changes. Freshman Ashlynn Cooper does not have a problem The physical changes include the new tile in the downstairs with the seven passes. hallway and powder blue walls around the restrooms. Oth- “I think they’re good, because no one should be go- er adjustments that pertain to the rules are in the rewrit- ing seven times during the week in class. I mean dang, ten handbook, covering a strict policy on seven passes you can go during lunch.” per week. These were the highlights of the first day of Other changes may not be changes to the rules school. at all. There have been a few alterations in the def- Senior Jenny Burnett has not been too con- initions of the rule infractions and responsibility. cerned with the changes. These were for clarity, to make it easier for the “I think that the recent changes aren’t too rules to be followed. Page 15 in the handbook bad, it’s just that the teachers have been asked has been rewritten for a simpler understand- to enforce the rules more.” ing of the students, parents, community, Sophomore Nate Conealy, on the oth- and the schools responsibility. er hand, felt differently. Found on page 19, aca- “It takes away some of the demic integrity and cheating freedom that high school offers, have also been rewritten to but sometimes it’s needed.” help students grasp the idea of Many of the changes seen this their meaning. In the past years, year have come from discussions at plagiarism has been a problem. The the meetings of volunteer teachers administration has stepped in to re- who are the members of the Leader- solve this mishap. For example, in Eng- ship Team, and discussions held during lish Composition, a new website, turni- the Student Council meetings. The major tin.com, will be used to help. topics at these meetings were the passes The changes this year have brought that are found in students’ planners.Teach- clearer definitions to Lewis Central in hopes ers wanted to stop hallway loitering and try to of aiding the faculty and students to make keep students where they need to be. Even stu- this year run smoothly with as few problems as pos- dents have become aware of the many teens in sible. the hall when in class. To cut down on socializing Story by Maria Jones [september 2008] It’s a Strange World After All STRIKING METAPHORIC GOLD DIAPERS SAVE LIVES! ER…LIFE Behind the Fights Wisconsin - One couple has defied all logic. This Sao Paulo, Brazil - Imagine that you are a parent Animal abuse is widespread inside the Leavenworth State lucky pair each won a lottery prize of $350,000… with a young child, roughly 18 months old. Before you not only in the United States but Penitentiary in Kansas. Twice! Verlyn Adamson claims to have created an even realize what has happened, your baby is gone, also around the world. Although Not only is dog fighting illegal equation to figure out the winning lottery numbers falling almost 30 feet to an almost certain death. This it may seem like the popularity of and in many U.S. territories, it is also and has used it before, but has only won small incident, though horrifying, had a surprisingly happy dog fighting has decreased it is still considered to be morally wrong in amounts of money. The Adamsons bought four ending. As the toddler fell from a third story window a major concern on the minds of the minds of many citizens and in tickets from different locations, all for the same his diaper caught on one of the spikes on the outside of many. many different cultures across the drawing and with the same numbers. All together the building. Witnesses say the boy dangled from the Dog fighting is hardly new, as globe. Dog fighting is not limited their winnings add up to about 1.4 million dollars, spike for a few moments before the diaper ripped. The many dog fights were held during to one race or group of people, or $955,000 after taxes. Wow! child was treated for minor fractures and sent home. the Roman Empire. The term dog a main factor in establishing its fight would be inaccurate for the popularity. However, research LEFT OUT OF THE FAMILY BUSINESS time since dogs were pit up against indicates that those who EDUCATORS PACKING HEAT other animals such as bears or participate in such fights are more Denton, TX - Pizza Patron employee Stephanie Harrold, TX - Teachers are now allowed to do bulls. From that point its popularity likely to be involved in activities Martinez was quietly complying with a disguised more than just give out detentions. Some of these moved to countries such as England such as (illegal) gambling or drug robber when a co-worker jumped the man, knocking educators now have a license to carry a concealed and Ireland throughout the Middle distribution. These fights can also him to the ground and beating him. At some point handgun. While Harrold superintendant, David Ages. It became outlawed in influence children once they are during the beating the thief’s sunglasses and wig fell Thweatt, acknowledges that some of the schools 50 England during 1835. old enough to be involved, as they off revealing him to be none other than Stephanie’s employees are carrying the small weapons, he will The “sport” began to achieve will see people they know or look father. The Denton police arrested her father, mother not say how many or who. some notoriety in the United States up to doing the same things. shortly after and was endorsed by “I can’t understand why a and husband, concluding the young woman had no Story by Athena Burns previous knowledge or involvement in the heist. the United Kennel Club for 100 person would want to have a dog years. Dog fighting became illegal fight. Animals have feelings, too in most states during the 1860’s but and don’t deserve to be killed still remained popular in American just because they lost a fight.” Russia Invades Georgia society. Currently it is illegal to Like many people, Clark cannot Recent footage of the Since the height of the financially if its massive Western hold or witness a dog fight in all understand why anyone would devastating damage and death Vietnam War in 1968, the number holdings were frozen. Would a 50 states and in Washington D.C. want to associate themselves in left in the wake of the Russian of American men and women cold-war message of refusal to as well as in some U.S. Territories such activities. invasion of the small town of Gori in the Army, Navy, Air Force and participate in the 2010 Olympic such as Puerto Rico and the Virgin People who partake in fights in Georgia is a disturbing example Marine Corps has fallen, from 3.5 Winter games by the Western Islands. Not until over a year ago do so for entertainment purposes of a small democratic government million to 1.4 million today. With nations be enough to send the has dog fighting received so much and rarely care about the welfare and its citizens being unjustly ruled 140,000 U.S. troops tied down message? mainstream attention. of the animals involved. Money by controlled neighboring forces. stabilizing Iraq, 34,000 in Kuwait, “No, because what is going “I really don’t see dog fighting is often a big factor during dog According to www.time. 10,000 in Afghanistan and 5,000 on with the war has nothing to getting that much attention like on fights. The owner(s) place money com, there are great geo-strategy in the Balkans, if the U.S. decides do with sports,” said junior Wade CNN, or whatever but I have seen it on the dog they believe will issues at stake that most Lewis to step in by sending troops to Taylor. talked about on the local news, like win. Sometimes the people who Central students are probably Georgia where will they get the It is too early to decide channel 9,” said sophomore Dustin organize the fight may choose to not aware of. This means that an troops from? precisely what activity should Clark on the media’s coverage of fight a strong dog and a weak dog, independent Georgia is critical “You [students] should care be taken, but it is important for dog fighting. ensuring that the strong dog will to the international flow of oil. A because the draft could come the United States to mobilize During April of 2007, Michael win and that a profit will be made. pipeline carries crude oil through back,” said government teacher the international community Vick, the former first overall pick It may seem as if only people with Georgia that provides the West John Drake. about condemnation of Russia’s in the 2001 NFL Draft and starting questionable backgrounds are with access to energy resources The next steps are critical behavior. Watch with interest as Quarterback for the Atlanta involved; however, many socialites of central Asia. If this access is and much debate is currently this will lay the foundation for Falcons; came under fire for dog choose to embroil themselves in cut, the Western world will lose a taking place about what action the world environment we will fighting allegations. After 23 this lifestyle as evidenced by the critical opportunity to diversify its the United States should be living in the near future. months of deliberations, Vick was Michael Vick case. sources of energy. take. Russia could be crippled Story by Sarah Waldron finally sentenced to 23 months Story by Brandon Myers • Pro-Life. • Opposes gay mar- riage. The Wire Staff • Produce more of our Editor-in-Chief own oil & gas, for Kaitlin Carlson P national security. B Assistant Editor • Supports the mission Sarah Waldron of our troops in Iraq. Copy Editor Athena Burns

Design Editor a i Lindsey Lawrence Photography Editor Maria Jones

Business Editors Taylor Jensen l d Chris Jensen Cartoonist Friend or Foe? Jerrod Scheffel Story by Chris Jensen • Pro-Choice. Reporters • Opposes ban on same- Taylor Basch Steven Elonich i sex marriages. e Savannah Greening • Provide for emergency Shelby Klepfer fuel assistance imme- Kaiti Madsen diately. Sara Marshall • Troops out by 2013 if Bridget Mulligan Brandon Myers no political reconcili- Kyla Spencer n ation. n Deanna Williams [page two - news] [September 2008] We Are The Titans Passes: Love ‘em or Hate ‘em?

The new rule about only than one a day. But seven passes From Teenage being able to use seven passes does give you that chance. One each week does seem a little too pass each day, plus an extra two in strict, but that is because we have case you have to go do something Life to Boyz never had a rule like this before. important. Since you did not see it coming, it The way I see it, this new II Men is fine to be slightly disturbed. But seven passes rule will make more I am actually for these new passes. people responsible. It will not I think that they will help make make everyone more responsible, the halls have fewer students in but I do not think it will make them throughout the day. And it anyone less responsible. Students will stop those hall-wanderers that will learn to be more prepared and ask to go to the restroom but end use their time more wisely. This up going around the hallways with gives students a chance to test their friends. their time-management skills to It is easy to use only seven or focus on when they actually need less passes each week. If you do not to go somewhere during class, verses when they can wait until Cheering loudly, seniors Emily Gates, Molly Quandt, and Ar- have enough time to stop at the Ever since the dawn of time, after class to do it. iel Bowman celebrate another score for Lewis Central at the restroom and your locker during school newspaper editor in chiefs I am going to use my seven one passing period, your solution have always written about “the football game against Le Mars. Photo by Lindsey Lawrence passes wisely, and you should too. is simple. Go to the restroom after beginning of a new school year” Before the Homecoming foot- games, the student section should Whether you agree or disagree one class, and then after the next cliché mumbo-jumbo in their first ball game, standing as the entire never sit down. We are responsible with the new rule, I doubt it will be get your work from your locker for column. student body sings along to our for cheering on our friends, our changing. Unless we are suddenly the next couple of classes so you I want to cover not only news school fight song. Opening night peers, and our school and support- allowed to use cell phones and do not have to keep going back within the column, but I want to at the musical, anticipating the first ing each other in academics and iPods in school, this will probably every hour. And if you are lucky, reach out to the students and fig- scene with the rest of the cast. Dur- extracurriculars. It means a lot to be another rule to add to the list. and you have already used all ure out what students want from, ing overtime in a basketball game, know you have an audience pulling I believe this is going to have a seven, maybe you will have one of not just school, but life itself. The cheering when the score is tied and for you, and it can completely boost positive effect on the students in the cool teachers who will let you big picture is what I am reaching everyone is focused on winning. a person’s performance. this school and their ability to not go anyway? for; everything from sex to drugs to Wearing blue and white, knowing Not only will the athletes and waste their time in the hallways I have only used one pass rock and roll. And unsurprisingly, I that you are part of something big- performers be encouraged, but between classes. this week so far, I do not see why am having a difficult time doing that ger than yourself. Saying, “I go to spectators will have a great time Story by Chris Jensen people should have to use more this time around. Lewis Central” with pride. too. It is an awesome feeling to I am attempting to write my There is a name for this adren- know that you are a part of a group very first column in an unconven- aline, and this sense of belonging: of people with a common goal: to tional way, my big hello world, and school spirit. School spirit sends win, to succeed, to be number one. here I am…with only a few more sports teams to state. School spirit Although the student body has such words. Writing the column this year helps choirs sing at levels they have a variety of people, the one thing is a once in a life time opportunity never reached before. School spirit we all have in common is that we that I plan to use to reach out and leads to standing ovations after are students at LC. write about my observations in drama performances. School spirit I’m proud to be a Titan. When I hopes that even a few people could makes for an award-winning band. tell people I go to LC, I want them to look at life from a different perspec- School spirit is the fire that fuels think, “Wow, their basketball team’s tive. That goal, believe me, is easier cheerleaders and makes dance really good.” Or, “LC’s show choir is written than done. team love performing. School spirit the best.” Or even, “I heard those Then again, I can see why edi- brings crowds to their feet and peo- Lewis Central kids are really smart.” tors would start off with such a simple together. We should aim to be the best in ple topic as “a new year” for a first School spirit is, more than any- anything we do, just because we column because frankly it is quite thing, a trait we need to work on as have pride in the work we do and difficult to write in such a non-con- a whole. Schools are judged on the the things we accomplish. We need ventional manner, as you can prob- amount of sportsmanship and spirit to represent Lewis Central well. ably already tell... I know it may they show at games compared Having enthusiasm and spirit will appear to my readers that I am ram- with the other schools in their con- help us reach the best performance bling, but do not fret; it is just the ference. Last year, Lewis Central level we can. well-water messing with your teen- dropped form being ranked toward Show your school spirit in a age brains. Though it has convinced the top of the Hawkeye 10 confer- way that works for you. The most Okay, it is Friday and you shoes or even toilet seats as passes. you that I digress quite often, I still ence to being ranked in the middle. important thing you can do is attend have to pee…really, really bad. That at least made the trip to the love you my readers “and I swear I want to move our scores back up. events – games, concerts, plays, and Unfortunately, you already used bathroom a little more enjoyable… by the moon and stars in the skies… For a school our size, we should shows. With Homecoming on its your seven assignment book or embarrassing. For better or worse, ‘til death do us have a much larger attendance at way, the more Titan spirit you show, passes, now what? But now, it is like you will get in part, I’ll love with every beat of my games and other events than we the better! Go all out in blue and Well, last year this would not trouble for being out, and if an adult heart...” do; we should not be outnumbered white at the games, dress up every have been a problem; you could sees you, they ask where you are For those of you who do not by small schools like St. Albert. day of spirit week, and cheer as loud have just nicely asked the teacher going, where you came from, and remember the nineties, I just refer- Fans who do attend sports as you can when we play ADM (Adel to go to the bathroom and they what class you should be in. To me, enced one of the all time greatest events and other activities need to DeSoto Minburn). Being an active probably would have let you, end this is a big invasion of privacy, and boy-band songs by that wonderful support the Titans enthusiastically. member of our school will make the of story. I hate it that teachers and adults do foursome, Boyz II Men; whose name At certain sporting events, such as high school experience much more But now, you have just seven not seem to trust me, or anyone for can represent the changes we face football, basketball, and volleyball enjoyable. Story by Kaiti Madsen passes for the whole week. It does that matter. not even matter what you have to What is worse is that I do not during the years of high school. The Wire (official Lewis Central student newspaper) will distrib- leave for. Whether it is going to even know all of the rules that go But yet again, I digress. I have your locker for a book, or going the big dreams for this column, and am ute to any and all students free of charge. The opinions expressed with the passes. Do you get rollover restroom, either way those little passes? What really happens when willing to utilize this space as an in this publication reflect those of the student writers, not Lewis trips sure add up. you run out of passes? advice area for any student who is Central administration, faculty, or its advisor. The Wire is published I personally do not like this new Now, do not get me wrong, I do willing to send in some questions seven times throughout the school year by the Suburban Times in system because it is very unfair to understand what the administration on which I could write to help them Papillion Nebraska. students. Some days you might just is trying to do. They are trying to with the “life lesson of the issue.” The purpose of The Wire is to: inform students of current and have a run of bad luck and have to cut down the number of people My main goal is to use the power of relevant events, interpret and analyze complex events and issues go to your locker five times in one skipping, as well as making the this column in the paper as a place that affect students, and serve as a forum for discussion of contro- day. That only leaves you two more halls less cluttered. That is a good where anyone can come to read versial issues. passes for the rest of the week. thing, but it seems like they are something abstract... as abstract as Letters to the Editor: This new pass system makes taking away some of our personal I am... the school seem even more like Now to end this without The Wire strongly encourages responses to articles appearing in freedoms. a prison; you are confined to the If it were up to me, I would sounding like a cheesy sob story of the newspaper. Letters may be submitted to room 401 or e-mailed classroom, unless you have your definitely do away with the new this being the last year for the 2009 to [email protected]. The letters must be signed, assignment book. pass system, so that anyone could class... I guess the only thing to say legible, and concise. The staff reserves the right to edit letters for Last year, on the other hand, go to the bathroom whenever they now is, welcome back. length, grammar, and punctuation. These letters should also be free teachers used fun little objects like want. Story by Deanna Williams Column by Kaitlin Carlson of profanity, vulgarity, or words with undesirable meanings. [page three - face off ] [September 2008] New Season Starts Off With A Bang Through the Eyes of a Swimmer Junior Jessica Nightser is no have a meet on Saturday we stranger to the pool. “I’ve been practice then, too. And we have swimming for eight years, so al- optional practices Tuesdays and most half my life, I guess.” She is Thursdays at 5:30 in the morning.” on the swim team here at Lewis Since their team is smaller, Central, which recently got their the competition is pretty intense. season started. “During a race, you’re thinking ‘just “We have a smaller team, so do it, just push yourself to go fast- it’s harder for us to compete with er’. If it’s a relay, all you’re focused teams that have twenty plus girls. on is just not letting your team We only had twelve girls last year, down. We did good last year, but but this year we have sixteen,” said this we’re going to have to work Nightser. pretty hard to qualify. Individually To make up for the lack of we might, but in a relay we’ll really people involved, the team has have to work.” to work hard and practice a lot. The girls team has 13 meets Nightser said their practices usu- during the season, then districts. If ally go something like this: “We all they qualify at districts, then state. get in the pool and warm up. We The next meet is on September 27. do drills, distance, and then we When asked about how many peo- all work on our separate strokes. ple come out to the meets to sup- My favorite is breast stroke,” said port the team, Nightser said, “Not Nightser, “but I also swim the but- very many people come out to terfly and the individual medley.” watch our meets. You guys should “We practice for two hours all come out and support us!” every day after school. If we don’t Story by Taylor Jensen Cheering his teammates on from the sidelines, senior Brady Wells waits to be called into the game during the match against Le Mars. The football team’s first game went off without a hitch, winning the game 42-7. Photo by Maria Jones

After a disappointing 2-7 it for a touchdown bringing the D.J. Gnader. Later in the quarter football season last year, the Ti- score up to 13-0. After another LC’s offense came alive when ju- tans are looking to bounce back fumble recovery and an eventual nior Dalton Germann completed all the way into the playoffs and two yard touchdown run by junior a 47-yard pass to sophomore Eric they took a great step in doing Denver Lohnes followed by a two Toole. LC got their final touch- just that. point conversion, Lewis Central down from Gnader to put a cap The year started off in good took a commanding 21-0 lead and on Friday night’s game. fashion for the Titans when they they never looked back. The second and third beat LeMars 42-7 in their sea- During the first quarter Lewis games were more of the same son opener, mostly thanks to a Central’s offense only accumu- with a 27-24 overtime win against strong defensive performance. lated six total yards. The second St. Albert and a 13-7 win over Six turnovers were forced during quarter was scoreless and the Ti- Glenwood. The Titans have beat the game, four fumbles and two tans went into halftime still hold- three difficult opponents and interceptions. The first time Lewis ing a three-touchdown lead over have six more tough games ahead Central laid their hands on the the Bulldogs. The second half be- of them. Can the Titans go all the ball it ended up in the end zone gan with a fumble by Lewis Cen- way to state? Well, they can not on an 82-yard punt return. The Ti- tral, leading to the only LeMars do it without their fans. So get tans did not slow down after that touchdown of the day. Lewis Cen- out there to the games and cheer though, LeMars fumbled and the tral answered right back with an them on. Titans took advantage, returning 85-yard kickoff return by senior Story by Steven Elonich Try to guess this issue’s featured fall sports athletes

a Who am I? Who am I? DAY I lettered in cross country and I made it to all district, all-city, and golf my sophomore and junior years. all Western Iowa in football. I also in the I also made it to all-city in golf. My participate in Track and Baseball. In fact, I favorite moment of cross country is qualified for state in the 100 meter dash. when we built a fence out of sticks My sweetest sports memory is beating

Story Sarah by Waldron on our tarp at the Creighton Prep LeMars. I really admire former Redskins meet my sophomore year. Not safety Sean Taylor. You might catch me ... only am I an athlete, but I am also on the sideline listening to my favorite ife involved in the school clubs. I am in rap artist, Lil Wayne. In the future, don’t ... a worry you will surely see me playing l BPA, NHS, FCA and the Cooking for a Cause group. In the future, I plan football on the college level. If you need LOOK on becoming a commercial airline another hint, to guess who I am, I made

pilot. If you are still clueless to who I the first quarterback sack in the 08-09 into lives of am, my friends on the cross country football season. Now can you guess my team call me Butters. You might also name? sports find me working at Best Buy. Now can you guess who I am? STARS Athletes featured in this issue will be announced in our second issue.

TCID:BW [page four - athletics] [the wire] Makeover Drum major coats: $227.24 Pants: $106.94 It cost more to be Nate Black and Ryan Penney. Why? They are drum majors. Drum majors lead the band in their instrumental greatness. BandStory and photos by Lindsey Lawrence

The marching band received new uniforms paid for by the Boost- er Club. The whole uniform cost almost $400, and 172 were pur- chased. Its about time for a new look after thirteen years of wear Coats $180.28 and tear. Total cost for everything: $69,645.28 The new coats add class to an al- Shakos $47.10 ready classy band. The titan head Plumes $19.18 on the chest is removable, so if necessary, other random objects can Shakos and plumes or as most be stuck to the coat (ex. Shoe lac- people say, hats and hat feathers. Pants $83.89 es, lint, unknown hair.) Hey, what Everyone’s favorite part of the uni- “I look like a painter when I put the happens in the band room, stays in form, it is the first thing seen when overalls on. It may seem dumb and the band room. All 172 coats cost the band enters the field, and the funny to people but we all work last thing seen as they leave. “The hard to get new uniforms,” says ju- a total of $31,008.16. feathers look so fluffy,” says senior nior Paige Buffum. Alaina Walker. “I just want to pet Total: $14,429.08 them.” Shakos total: $8,101.20 Plume total: $3,298.96

Clubs For Art Lovers Are you good with your hands? Thanksgiving break. Do you have a creative eye? Then Art club is hosted by art there is a place for you in rooms teacher Karri Lewis. It started 208 and 209. Thursday, September 4th and about Clay Cunningham, Intro to ten people were in attendance. If Pottery and Advanced Pottery you find yourself in the art hallway teacher, will open the studio every Thursdays at three, drop by and Monday from three to six after help paint the mural. The art club school for students interested in does many projects throughout working hard and making cool the year, including painting the projects. The Pottery Club officially numbers outside the classrooms as started Monday, September 8th and well as other smaller projects. will continue throughout the year. Anyone who has an interest The club has had ten to twenty in art can join. The number of students and four teachers in the members varies from four to fifteen. past, but any number is welcome. Fieldtrips are an option, depending Requirements for the club on funding and members. There is include a passing grade in no fee to participate and the only advanced pottery and a good work requirement is to show up and work ethic. The cost is $10 a year to join hard. It lasts until four and will and members can sell work in the continue until the end of the year. Fall and Spring Craft Fairs. An If you are still interested in afternoon trip to the Old Market joining, talk to Mr. Cunning- galleries and group dinners are just ham and Mrs. Lewis. Your talent a few special features. Students and hard work is appreciated and will also make work for the wood wanted. kiln, which will be fired over Story by Lindsey Lawrence As the male chamber choir practices with choir teacher Ryan Pivonka, jokes and laughter are heard along with singing. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY! Photo by Sara Marshall New Year, New Song As various voices sing out in are underway as well. is always fun because Johnson harmony, the spirit of vocal music Junior Seth Means, a chamber and Pivonka do dumb things,” fills the room; this is the Lewis member with one year experience, said Means. Central Chamber Choir. explains, “All State pieces are very Although there is usually no Unlike the concert choir, where challenging, but fun.” The chamber homework, there are about four anyone can join, the chamber choir has been working on songs such as to six parts to each song that TWO WEEKS * is made of a select auditioned Careless Carols, A Boy and A Girl, each vocalist has to rehearse; group. The audition process begins and Gaudette Omnes. also half of the choir participates UNLIMITED$ 95 by singing certain parts of songs and Along with new songs, a in other vocal activities such as TANNING 16 if your voice is deemed satisfactory, new teacher from Ralston, Ryan Express or Corp on top of their you are now eligible to join. Pivonka, joined this year. “I think usual chamber practice. *Must present valid high school student I.D. card. Not valid with any other offer. 14 & 15 years of age must have parental consent. See store for details. Expires 10/31/08. T-0830 They start class by warming he is good because he brings new “I have a lot of friends in

15th & Cornhusker - Bellevue 110th & Maple - Omaha up with the Battle Hymn of the and different experiences from his choir and it makes choir easier 42nd & Dodge - Omaha 168th & Burke - Omaha Republic and soon begin preparing old schools to Lewis Central,” said when you know you have friends 144th & W. Center - Omaha 168th & Q - Millard for their first fall show on October junior Kristina Kempton, a two year to work with” said Kempton. 14th & Farnam - Omaha 84th & Giles - La Vista th 78th & Cass - Omaha 7th & Broadway - Council Bluffs 14 . Individual Allstate Auditions chamber member. “Chamber choir Story by Jerrod Scheffel 96th & Q - Omaha

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$ave ighty percent of the world’s way out the door is easy as counting to forests are gone and two three. Connecting outdoor lights to a timer thousand trees are cut down so that they are off during the day also helps. every minute in the Amazon Buying solar lights is just as easy. They use Rainforest. The United States sunlight to power up and glow beautifully at has less than four percent of its night. Story by Sara Marshall Eforests left, forty percent of U.S. waterways “I turn off the lights [when I leave the are undrinkable, one hundred thousand room],” said Barnes. synthetic chemicals are used in production Some teens may think that because today. The U.S. has only five percent of the they have no source of income, they can not Products of world’s population and thirty percent of do anything for the environment. However, the world’s waste. - Protecting the planet does money is not needed Helping the to save the planet. It is Well everyone loves to smell the Earth environment gets not have to be a hard, time- as simple as washing good, but at what expense? First of all, per- easier and easier for your clothes in cold fumes and colognes can cost as much as $865 for consuming thing to do. teenagers. They can water. 1,600 pounds just 10ml (such as Clive Christian’s “No. 1” scent). Not do so much just by doing little things. of carbon dioxide can be saved from being to mention, they are bad for the environment. They have “I recycle and I make sure the lights and emitted into our environment just by using toxins in them that pollute the air. Well, there are now fra- water are turned off,” said freshman Carrie cold water. Plus, cold water makes clothes grances for guys and girls that aren’t harmful, or expensive. Miller. appear newer. Hot water tends to dull the “Revert Eco” by Rue 21 smells great, is made out of more Teens can make a difference and color of clothing, as well as shrinks and natural oils, and is formulated with less chemicals. Even the money by recycling cans. Simply collect melts synthetic fabrics. carton it comes in is made out of recycled ingredients. the aluminum cans Protecting the There is also a product called “Kill it dead,” or as Sim- “I recycle and I make sure the and take them up to planet does not have one Chickenbone (Yep, that’s her name) calls her product, the nearest recycling lights and water are turned off.” to be a hard, time- “A natural de-funkifier.” This body vegan spray/deodoriz- center. Wal-mart and consuming thing to er is made out of 100 percent natural ingredients and - freshman Carrie Miller No Frills have recycling do. Simple things can no toxins, like Simone’s other products: Chicken centers. The recycling be done to save carbon dioxide for months Poop Lip Junk (which contains no poop what- process depends on where the recycler and even years. Changing to fluorescent soever), and Good Gravy body lotion. goes. Wal-Mart customers simply slide light bulbs takes one step and the light the cans through the slot and the machine bulb should not burn out for ten years. automatically counts the cans. At No Frills, Rechargeable batteries are also good if the cans go in a “flat,” a box that holds 12 cans, given device is used regularly. Doing just one give the flats to the cashier, the cashier will of many energy savers found on www.seql. Cartoon by Jerrod Scheffel do the rest. Sophomore Jason Barnes said he org, can help save hundreds, even thousands recycles cans and bottles mainly because his pounds of carbon dioxide each year. mother wants him to and the nickel return. Story by Savannah Greening Straight from the Simply flicking the light switch on the Ground Gas Less Guide Lyle the Hippie to the Recycling Center

Hemp: A very useful and natural product. Manufacturers use this material for clothing, cordage, twine, textiles, paper, webbing, and house- hold goods. Yes, hemp is the stalk of marijuana plants, but hemp can not be used the same way. A More Story by Sara Marshall 5-10 percent level of THC, the chemical that creates a psychoactive affect when consumed, is what it takes Sure, it is great for the air to walk when you can, but that is not always an option, so here are a few tips to keep you going to to get a person “high.” Only .3 to 1.5 percent of THC is the pump less while helping our environment: in industrial hemp. In fact Betsy Ross sewed the first Look at the Lighten the 6 Change your American Flag from hemp, and Levi Strauss used 2 4 air filter. It is a simple process hemp for the first pair of jeans ever made. Hemp tank as half full instead of half load. Hauling heavy things can ac- Fill your tank that should be done every 12,000 footwear, clothing, accessories, and additional 1 empty. It doesn’t keep you going tually decrease your gas mileage. in the morning. Believe it or not, to the pump less, but it saves you miles. (If you drive in especially information about hemp can be found at dusty or sandy areas, it should be this will get you more gas than if gas and money if you keep your Chill out! No, www.hempfabricshop.com. 5 done every 5,000 miles.) you were to buy it in the after- tank half full. This way all of the it is not just a myth; you really do noon. This is because it’s still gas fumes don’t have as much waste a lot more gas when you cool in the morning and the pe- room to evaporate and bounce drive angry. Even “MythBusters” 7 Check your Start troleum tanks are underground. around. proved that when people drive tire pressure to make sure they The colder the ground, the stressed, they waste about a are always inflated at the proper denser the gas. Otherwise heat 3 Slow down! third more than they would if level. makes gas expand, so you’re pay- Not only can you get a speeding they were calm. This is attributed (Information found at www. ing for less than you’re getting. ticket, but speeds above 60 miles to sudden stops, quick starts, and ecologue.com and www.demo- per hour can eat up your gas like speeding, so also drive as smooth craticunderground.com) crazy. as you can. Finish [September 2008]

Zoo Developments to Bring in New Friends With Rosenblatt officially current model. The display will be bought out by the Henry Doorly large enough for all the elephants Zoo the big question is, what to live comfortably. The arctic next? center is anticipated to hold new Many are against the destruc- species to the zoo such as wal- tion and relocation of Rosenblatt ruses and other wildlife from the stadium and wonder what will surrounding regions. This area is happen to the College World Se- proposed to be positioned so that ries and the Omaha Royals. “We when visitors enter it will be the are not tearing down Rosenblatt first thing they see. until the downtown stadium is Even the admissions entrance completed,” said the head of mar- is changing by moving up to 10th keting at the zoo Jennifer - West street to expand gates and get fall. guests in faster. After Rosenblatt relocates, Summer days are fairly busy the stadium will be torn down and for the zoo, even weekdays, so a replaced with approximately 950 splash fountain has been put on new parking spaces for the zoo, the zoo’s to do list. The sky tram, although it is estimated that they another exciting attraction com- will lose at least 500 of their cur- ing to the zoo, will help people get rent parking spaces. from the main entrance to the el- New projects for the zoo are ephant area. There are still no fu- part of a $100 million ten year ture plans for pandas. plan. The first new display planned There will be quite a bit of is the Madagascar exhibit, expect- construction and changes for the ed to open in 2009. Located near zoo, before the new features and the fairly new Hubbard Gorilla Val- attractions are completed which Built in May of 2008 the new butterfly exhibit is the latest attraction at the Omaha Henry ley, this indoor exhibit will house brings up still more questions. Doorly Zoo. This is one of the many other exhibits offered. Photo by Bridget Mulligan. lemurs and is sure to bring in plen- When asked if the construction ty of curious spectators. will prevent any zoo visitation prices, and how many visitors at- needed while new exhibitions that is sure to pay off and please Other expected features and Westfall replied, “The construc- tend the zoo. open. This will give more students many. Hopefully to be finished by attractions planned for later years tion will not hinder visitation to Positive changes for a posi- job opportunities to gain some ex- 2018, the zoo will be as busy as are new elephant exhibit, which the zoo.” Any price changes will tive future, with these changes perience in the work field. ever. will be found directly behind the depend on rising gas and food more employees will be hired as This major project is a goal Story by Bridget Mulligan

Popular Culture and Styles: The 2008 Time Capsule

Every generation has its styles four straight years. Reality shows being popularized on various t- preferred Emo bands include: A.F.I, acclaim as 2008 draws to a close. and trends. It seems baffling to are among the most popular shirts. Many retail outlets such as Fall Out Boy, and My Chemical Ro- Likewise the comedy “Pineapple picture a person ten or twenty genres on television. Other popu- JC Penney, now also carry retro or mance. The most well known Hip- Express” managed to garner a years from now looking back at lar shows include: ‘America’s Got vintage styles of footwear to cater Hop/Rap artists are: Eminem, Lil hefty sum of the summer moviego- what will be remembered from Talent,” “CSI,” “Desperate House- to the fashionable. Wayne, and T.I. The most listened ers’ coin. Countless other films can 2008. Luckily, the whole decade wives,” “Family Guy,” “The Office,” Music is another great influ- to Metal bands include: Disturbed, hardly be forgotten as ”Iron Man,” collectively known as the 00’s will and “The Hills.” ence in the life of a teenager. For Slipknot and Staind for Metal. The “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of not be discussed, only 2008 will be Fashion continues to play a some teens, music is the drive leading Pop acts include: Duffy, the Crystal Skull,” “The Incredible spoken of for the sake of time. big part in the lives of America’s needed to get through the day. To- Katie Perry, and the Ting Tings. Hulk,” and “Sex in the City” grossed Television is a big influence youth, since it is the most com- day there are many genres made Although the movie indus- well over $100,000,000 each. for many people. At times it can mon way in which Americans up of hundreds of sub-genres try may not be raking in as much 2008 will be remembered for even be a great learning tool, choose to express themselves. with the main ones consisting of: money as it has in the past, it is many things other than fashion, despite the fact that TV is mainly Clothing retailers like Urban Out- Alternative Rock, Country, Emo, certainly not in dire straits. Sum- television, or movies. The styles used for entertainment. “Ameri- fitters, capitalize on the wants of Hard Rock, Hip-Hop, Metal, Pop, mer blockbusters tend to be the and trends are hard to forget but can Idol” is, without a shadow of vintage and retro styles for both and Rap. Top artists from Alter- biggest hits and this year was no so are devices such as cell phones doubt, the most popular show sexes. A vast majority of UO’s ap- native Rock/Hard Rock consist of: exception. This year’s mega hit or I-Pods. It is unknown what fu- on all of American television and parel promotes either the afore- Alter Bridge, Linkin Park, and Papa “The Dark Knight,” broke count- ture teens will think of 2008 as as a result has managed to gain mentioned retro or vintage styles Roach. The most popular country less records and earned great re- opinions change almost as much the highest Nielsen ratings for of clothing or the ever popular ar- acts are: Carry Underwood, Garth views from fans and critics alike; as the times do. any weekly television program for bitrary or satirical type of humor Brooks, and Trace Atkins. The most it continues to receive even more Story by Brandon Myers

For the Love of Linguaphiles Greetings, salutations, and welcome. It is a new school year, and with that comes new classes to go to, old friends to See You At The Pole! talk to, and new words to learn and hear about. Wednesday, September 25, 2008 mau-mau- \MOW-mow (“ow” as in cow)\ verb Join us at 7:00 a.m. at the flagpole in front of the school 1. to intimidate (as an official) by hostile confrontation or threats for a time of prayer for our students, teachers, 2. to engage in mau-mauing someone administrators, staff, city and nation. linguaphile - \leen-guah-file\ noun Breakfast snacks of doughnuts, bagels, milk, and juice A lover of languages and words. will be available in room 301 following. impecunious- \im-pih-KYOO-nee-us\ adjective having little or no money on a regular basis Next FCA Meeting: trichotillomania- \trick-uh-till-uh-MAY-nee-uh\ noun Thursday September 25, 2008 7:00 P.M. Room 301 an unusual desire to pull out one’s hair Officers: wangle- \WANG-gul\ verb Seniors: Caitlin Agee and Sami Enewold

1. to manipulate for a personal or deceitful end Juniors: David Mescher, Zach Pettepier and Taylor May 2. make or get by devious means Sophmores: Nate Connealy and Rachelle Cole Facts found by Taylor Basch [page eight - inside look] [the wire] Blowing Zeros Does Not Mean Zero Punishment Drivers follow traffic laws, page 22 of the LC Student Hand- more severe punishment,” said can be difficult to punish students What I had to do was look at the athletes follow sports rules, me- book, are considered some of Activities Director Mike Hale. who are not drinking and who are evidence. Anyone who blew [over chanics follow instructional direc- the most serious of the sixteen “The big controversy we’re having not aware of the alcohol or have 0.00] got an MIP because alcohol tions, and Americans follow the possible violations of the Good is that there is the same punish- no way out of the situation. The was in their body. Students who Constitution. Likewise, students Conduct Code. All three of them ment for students who blow [over example he used is if a date drives hadn’t been drinking were not involved with extracurricular ac- result in the same punishment: 0.00 on a breathalyzer test], have you to a party and you have no considered ineligible,” Hale said. tivities at Lewis Central have their for the first offense, the student is alcohol in their body, and have quick way to leave when you find Although he sees a few faults own set of rules to follow: The ineligible and must sit out for half been drinking as there is for the alcohol or illegal drugs are being in the rules, Hale believes they are Good Conduct Code. of their season of games, compe- ones who are just at a party with- used. He talked about a recent important. He commented on the This code, explained in detail titions, or performances. The is- out drinking. The biggest area I’m party involving alcohol where it importance of avoiding situations on page 19 of the Lewis Central sue that has occurred is that the going to be looking at this year is was difficult to determine who where alcohol or drugs may be Activities Handbook, is a set of penalty is the same for students the penalties.” should be considered ineligible. In used. rules and standards that students who are found drinking and stu- Another controversial area this instance, people were not at “If you show up at a party involved in activities are expected dents who are at a party where al- is determining who violated the the party very long before police where there is a substance like to follow. Violating the Code re- cohol is served but have not been Code of Conduct and who did came, so he believed they may alcohol, you need to make a deci- sults in various penalties depend- drinking. not. Anyone who is knowingly at not have had a chance to react sion to leave. It’s a good rule being on the severity of the viola- “In the policy there are six- a party or event where alcohol is and leave the party when they re- cause you are here for an education. teen violations. The first five served is technically breaking the alized alcohol was present. tion first.” These behaviors, listed on listed are more severe and have rules. But, as Hale pointed out, it “There was a grey area. Story by Kaiti Madsen “It shall be a violation of Lewis Central Community School District Good Conduct Code to do any of the following: 1. Sell or distribute illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, or imitation substances. 2. Possess, use, or be under the influence of illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, imitation substances, or drug paraphernalia. 4. Attendance at a function or party where alcohol or illegal drugs are being used illegally by minors, or present in an automobile, driven by a minor, containing alcohol or illegal drugs, when the student knew, or with reasonable diligence should have known, that alcohol or illegal drugs were present.” Texting is More Dangerous Than You Know Sore thumbs, decreased vision, and broken legs. These are just some of the risks you take when you excessively text. Texters are not only putting themselves in danger but also the lives of others. Even if the 10 Random texter is one of those select few who can text without looking, they are not completely focused on their surroundings. Some dangerous texting situations that could come up include driving, running, and doing anything else that involves movement. Driving while texting, which does not sound like a fantastic idea from the get go, is very dangerous because the driver could not see a car or run a red light and cause an accident. If and someone is running while texting, they could trip or run into someone else. Some cases of texting, accidents have even been as severe as death. A woman in San Francisco was killed while walking in front of an on- coming bus while texting. Why are people so vulnerable while texting? Studies show people lose peripheral vision, or the ability to see around you, while sending messages. Physical damage is not the only destructive thing texting can do to a person. Mental damage has been just as, if not more hurtful than anything else. It has turned bright individuals into mindless people. How Useless Facts does this happen? Kids cannot even laugh or say simple phrases such as “I don’t know” without turning Facts found by Deanna Williams them into acronyms. and Athena Burns

1.The firefly is the official insect of the state of Pennsylvania

2. The average 4 year-old asks 437 questions a day.

3. Florida’s Disneyworld is larger than the entire city of Buffalo, New York.

4. Human beings have 46 chromosomes… goldfish have 96.

5. What is melcryptovestimentaphiliac? Someone who compulsively steals ladies un- derwear.

6. 15% of women admit to throwing a shoe at their significant other. Seniors Caitlin Agee and Tera Clark were spotted texting while working in the pod. This is a common sight for most students. Photo by Shelby Klepfer 7. Eskimos refrigerate their food to keep it from freezing. In Great Britain 68,000 people last year were injured while texting, which does not include people who just tripped and fell. They even went to the extent of padding all the light poles on the sidewalks of Brick 8. The world’s first burglar alarm was stolen. Lane, a street in London. How can we lower these numbers? The texter could just stop where he is at and text, or wear the following safety attire: helmets, pads, gloves, goggles, mouthpieces, nose guards, and chinstraps. 9. The tune of our national anthem was actu- Why do people need to text anyway? It is usually just the same conversation over and over again. A 30- ally taken from an old English pub song. minute text conversation can be solved with a minute of calling them. Sure texting is fun and might make someone feel rebellious during class time because it is against the rules, but is it really worth the mental 10. Three people a year die testing if a nine and physical risks? Now that you know how dangerous you are being when you are zooming up and down the keyboard on volt battery will shock their tongue. your phone, I hope you will be more careful. Remember when someone texts, they are not only putting their own life in danger, but also the lives of others. Uncle John’s GIGANTIC Bathroom Reader Tiring Sources from: RachelLucas.com, Networkworld.com, tech.yahoo.com/blogs/Hughes. Story by Steven Elonich [page nine - inside look] [september 2008] The Man Behind The Eyebrows

high school kids since most can when I said ‘hey, I want to go back “He is a very creative person remember. to school’ and I did.” that finds unusual facts about “He helped me with a lot of He got another degree from normal life, that makes working lates [to classes] and stuff. He the University of Northern Iowa with him very entertaining,” said also got me out of a few referrals. before he worked for a school in Principal Chuck Story. He’s a pretty cool guy,” said senior Davenport. He worked there for Assistant Principal Kim Jones Brady Wells. 11 years, three of those years he put in a few good words herself, But who exactly is this served principal. “He has an eccentric sense of Massman fellow? We all know “Two of the years were good humor. It’s always a pleasure what he does for other people but and one wasn’t,” Massmen said supervising football games with we do not know too much about talking about his years as principal, Mr. Massman… Lunch duty comes HIM. “I didn’t like being principal… It just in a close second though.” Once an eighth grade history so happened that Lewis Central Even the students appreciate teacher, Massman’s career goal had an ad in the paper on the right him. conflicted with his wife’s dream day.” “I remember when I first went to be a librarian. Since the couple Lewis Central is lucky that to his office he was like ‘Let’s be lived in Atlantic for his job, it did Massman saw that ad. In spite friends, but let’s not be friends, if not seem practical to commute of having to live apart from his you know what I mean,’ meaning to the far-off schools that his wife family for a year, He still came to like we can be cool but don’t be in wanted to work at. She got her be associate principal. my office all the time. He’s a funny dream of being a librarian, but “My wife and family stayed guy,” said senior Ben Rausch. From his tall frame to his single eyebrow, Associate not until he agreed to give up his in Davenport for a good year until So, maybe now Massman is Principal Paul Massman can have an imposing stature. teaching. she could come get released form not just the big guy roaming the Don’t be fooled though, there is an excellent sense of hu- “I stayed home with the kids her job. We were 300 miles apart. halls, or the one that helps to fix for a while and then started a job Exactly four hours and forty-five mor behind those glasses. students’ mistakes, but he is also Cartoon by Sid Mason where I fixed sewers for the city, minutes…and that’s going 68 miles an experienced history teacher, and dug ditches. I was much better per hour,” Massman answers with a devoted husband of 35 years, a “What eyebrows? I thought glasses, and these are the only pair at filling them in than digging precision, “I went back and forth father of two kids, and as senior I only have one,” said Associate that I get along with, because I them, though,” said Massman, 25,000 miles worth!” Tori Vonmende put it, “a jolly ol’ Principal Paul Massman. But do have a kind of weird shaped face.” “But one day I was standing at And many people are so glad kook!” NOT make fun of his glasses. “Hey, Paul Massman has been the bottom of a sewer, looking up he is here today, especially his co- Story by Jerrod Scheffel say what you want but glasses are roaming our halls and helping at a beautiful, blue, and fluffy sky workers. and Sara Marshall Not Just a New School, A New Country Central High School, a distinct said in his obvious German accent. German accent may drift to your English was Steinhofel’s favorite ears. Seventeen-year-old Karsten subject in Germany, but at Lewis Steinhofel decided to come to Central he thoroughly enjoys his Lewis Central for his senior year. marketing class. He likes it because Council Bluffs is an interesting it is not a class that is offered in change from his home in rural Germany, and because of the big Germany. With only about 2,000 project. “We get to do a project people, his German town Drebber where we sell raffle tickets, and combines grades five through there is a chance to win a car.” Though a big change from thirteen all in one school. “We Steinhofel is staying with a host Germany, senior Karsten have different classes every day. family, the Hicks, during his stay in “Mostly since it’s senior year, I Steinhofel finds life enjoy- We also have longer breaks in- the United States. “They are very “I’m looking forward to baseball nice,” says Steinhofel. They have want to do as good as possible in this year, and hopefully I’ll break able in Iowa. between classes,” said Steinhofel. You may wonder what would two children: Cody, who is fifteen, all my classes.” my record.” Photo by Lindsey Lawrence possess this teen to travel the and Seth, who is thirteen. He will Senior Jennifer Burnett Junior Derek Sevener It has been said that the nearly five thousand miles to the head back to Germany in January, Midwest is known for speaking United States. Well in Steinhofel’s with many new experiences to tell with correct pronunciation and no case, he just wanted to live like his family. For the time being he accents. This may be the case, but us. “I wanted to learn about the simply states, “I like it here!” as you wander the halls of Lewis U.S. and improve my English,” he Story by Kyla Spencer What are Your Ms. Rutledge Joins the Crew Biggest Ambitions

Some students know could educate teenagers and despite the kind environment, for the what it is like to be the new be a positive influence. “I- de it has not been easy transfer- kid. Walking into an unfamil- cided to be a teacher because ring to a new school for Rut- New Year? iar school filled with strangers I decided it was important for ledge. The class sizes are a lot and being expected to adjust someone to want to help teen- larger, which made her a little to a new schedule is a task agers,” she said. Although Rut- cautious, but Rutledge feels, that intimidates students all ledge teaches English today, “It always makes you nervous across the country. But what her favorite subjects in school to change jobs.” Every morn- if the new kid was not a stu- were physical education and ing she gets up at 5:30 a.m. to dent? What if she was a new history. She was greatly influ- get ready for school. Getting teacher, walking into a class enced by her eighth grade his- up early has been the hardest full of rowdy teenagers who tory teacher, Mrs. Wood, as thing to adjust to. “I just can’t she is responsible for educat- well as her high school Algebra get used to it,” she explained. ing? This is the case for Kris- teacher, Mr. Henry. She said Rutledge decided to teach tine Rutledge, now an English Mr. Henry was the one teacher at Lewis Central because she teacher at Lewis Central. who got her to “shut up and was a student here from kin- Rutledge attended the Uni- pay attention.” dergarten to eighth grade. She versity of Nebraska in Lincoln, Rutledge enjoys it at Lewis also heard very good things “One of the most important “To do good in everything. To and has been teaching for ten Central because everyone is about the school. She is plan- things is to meet new people win in all my extracurriculars.” years. She recently came to LC friendly and the kids are fun. ning to teach here for quite a and show people who I am.” Freshman Ben Tweedt from Boys Town High School There are also a lot more op- while, and will be another fa- Sophomore Natalie Olberding in West Omaha. Rutledge portunities and activities for miliar face for future years. wanted to be a teacher so she students to get involved in. But Story by Kyla Spencer

[page ten - faces] [the wire] The Secret Life Of The American Teenager The Secret Life of the Camp had ended, she goes to start spreading about who the was having an affair while still father who recently became American Teenager is a new the doctor’s office thinking father is; her boyfriend, Ben, married. And the mistress’s involved in her life. show on ABC Family that she might be pregnant. When is the first guess, but there is daughter goes to the same The Secret Life will keep started this summer. It is all the doctor tells her that she also Ricky, the guy who went school, causing more gossip. you watching with its tense about teenage life in high is pregnant, the only people to Band Camp with her. In the season finale, endings; you just have to school: secrets, rumors, she knows to tell are her two Amy’s life is not the only Amy’s parents decide they are find out what will happen drama, and more. best friends. thing keeping the viewers getting a divorce. Ricky finally on the next week’s episode. The first season starts off It does not take long hooked; you can watch kisses Grace, the Christian Season Two starts in January with freshman Amy Juergens’s before the whole school boyfriends cheating on that is fully committed to on Tuesday nights on ABC private life being turned into knows, because her best girlfriends, backstabbing best abstinence. And Ricky’s real Family. high school gossip. Only friends cannot keep their friends, and even a divorce girlfriend Adrian is enrolled Story by Chris Jensen weeks after summer Band mouths shut! Then, rumors caused by Amy’s dad, who into a private school by her Slipknot Tries Out New Tunes The masked man screams into the microphone, Repeat.,” percussionist Shawn Crahan overlays a the guitars are blaring, and band members run power saw with the sound of ripping electrical tape around onstage, jumping in unison. Pandemonium off his beard. Indie Rock Heaven rules the concert, but it is just another day on the As part of their anti-image, everyone is The Bands You Have job for Slipknot. But in the heavy metal scene, every numbered, zero through eight, while on stage. Masks band is fighting to stand out and be one of a kind. also play a role, as each member wears a different Never Heard Of What makes Slipknot so unique? one, and claim it as part of their personality. “They’re a nine piece band from Iowa,” But enough of background and anti-images, said senior Clayton Score. Slipknot’s newest album, “All Hope Is Gone,” was If ever someone did not believe that the released on August 26. Some fans of the classic Hawkeye State could rock, here is the evidence Slipknot are disappointed by the direction the band to prove them wrong. Slipknot got their start is going. Minus the Bear is truly a fun (and funky) band. Started in 2006, in Des Moines when a couple musicians began “They didn’t care how their voices sounded,” the band made an international splash with their song, “We are Not playing together. It took a couple of years to get an said senior Amber Petersen about Slipknot’s older a Football Team,” which was used in a TV ad in the UK and Ireland. arrangement that worked for everyone, though, as music. “They screamed, the drums were lower, The band’s name stems from an inside joke referring to the 1980’s the band’s numbers swelled from five to nine. Best they had double basses.” show BJ and the Bear. of all, every one of these members play a crucial This is not to say that Slipknot has gone soft, With everything from slow-dance worthy love ballads to fun role in the band’s sound. There are two people on though. The band’s new music is still heavy with fast-paced songs like “Monkey! Knife! Fight!” it is nearly impossible guitars, two on custom percussion, and the other screams and crashes, but there are also slow songs to ignore this unique sound, even if you do not like their music. My five members have their own positions on lead featuring Cory Taylor’s voice at its best. suggestion is to hop on the nearest computer, head over to YouTube, vocals, turn tables, samples, drums, and bass. “They have such a raging good time no matter and give these boys a listen. And, for those of you intrigued by Slipknot has become famous world wide for not what they’re doing,” said senior Jeff Forrester. “They them, there is a Minus the Bear concert Sunday, October 12 at the having a standard rock band format. could be in line to get a work permit and suddenly Slowdown in Omaha. Tickets are a mere $15, and rest easy, the “They have more than just regular start a party or a mosh pit. You just don’t know.” concert is all for ages. instruments,” said sophomore Gary Harbeck. In the band’s first CD, “Mate. Feed. Kill. Story by Taylor Basch Kaiser Chiefs is the second oldest band on our list, having been founded in 1997. Not only does this group have an almost hard rock beat and great guitar riffs, but because the band is based out of Leeds, Britain, the vocalist’s accent adds to the jaunty oddball lyrics. Well known among indie music fans for their songs “Ruby” and “Oh The Middleman My God,” this band has a large fan base. Their most recent album, “Yours Truly, Angry Mob,” released What would happen if the takes her back to the Middleman never curses. Instead, he uses silly in March of 2007, has sold 1,214,750 copies worldwide and received alien-bashing action from “X-Files” headquarters and gives her a new little phrases like “Holy Mutual of an average of 4 out of 5 stars from critics. All in all a great listen for and the funny antics from “The job as a Middleman in training. Omaha!” He also says things that anyone wanting to just kick back and relax. Office” were mixed together? Well, Now the Middleman and Wendy do not make sense (but will still if a person’s mind could imagine go on missions to save the world make you laugh). “Hot flaming At times sounding like Linkin Park, sometimes like Sum41, and such a crazy thing, then it would and fight bad guys. pork buns,” “Great hammer of sometimes like a metal band, SR-71 is a musical chameleon. Not only probably turn out like Thor,” and “Great Barrier do they have a shifting sound, but this brilliant band is credited with a new show called the Reef,” are just a few of the writing Bowling for Soup’s “1985.” Originally called “Honor Among “Middleman.” randomly funny things Thieves,” the band’s name comes from a particular type of aircraft The new science- that the Middleman says. called the SR-71 Blackbird. Unfortunately for music fans world wide, fiction comedy show Now, those phrases may in 2004 SR-71 declared a permanent hiatus. started this past just sound stupid, but summer on ABC Family. the Middleman times it Mayday Parade’s sound can be described as Fall Out Boy and The show is about a perfectly; he says it at the Panic At the Disco got together and spawned a band twice as secret agency known as most serious of times, just amazing. Much like Mayday’s prospective parents, on the surface “O2STK,” which stands to lighten the mood a bit. their music has little more than feel good lyrics and a fun dance for, “Organization And if odd little phrases beat. Look a little deeper, though, and one finds songs full of the Too Secret To Know.” are just not amusing, then best (and worst) of life: heartbreak, death, family, and love. Best of Their job is to protect perhaps constant quoting all, this group is new to the music scene. the world from from famous movies will. On July 7th, 2007 Mayday Parade released their debut album, alien bad guys and Throughout the show “A Lesson in Romantics.” Their Extended Play, “Tales Told by Dead comic-book style Wendy says famous lines Friends” sold over 20,000 copies (and that was before they were villains. The O2STK’s from various movies like: signed to a record company!) Sadly, we missed them at the Warped officers are known as “Die Hard,” and “Back to tour, but never fear! They will be in Des Moines on Wednesday, “Middlemen.” the Future.” November 12. Well, the plot Overall, the of the show actually “Middleman” is a good Cat Power, featuring lead singer Charlyn “Chan” Marshall, comes involves a struggling show. It is quirky and odd, equipped with a smooth, jazzy tone, sweet and slow pianos, and the artist/temp. worker but it also has a great story occasional fast paced rock song. As the senior member of this list, named Wendy Watson line. This show is perfect for started in the 1995 with the album, “Dear Sir,” Cat Power has had who gets attacked by a plenty of time to improve their sound. Best known for her ethereal strange and unnatural Photo from Daemonstv.com anyone who wants a good vocals, Chan Marshall brings more than her share to the band. creature. Surprisingly, laugh, but for those who are In fact, some of you have already heard Cat Power’s music she holds her own against the Now, that may not seem too more into deep shows, like “Lost,” without realizing it! In the 2006 film V for Vendetta Cat Power’s creature just long enough for funny, but what really makes the it might not be too entertaining. cover of Velvet Underground’s song “I Found a Reason,” is playing the Middleman to show up and show entertaining is the dialogue The “Middleman” for ABC Family on V’s jukebox. For those of you who have not heard Chan’s dulcet save her. The Middleman (whose and undercover names the gets a 3.5 out of 5. tones yet, run on over to Drastic Plastic, iTunes, or even just YouTube identity is unknown) becomes Middlemen use. Whenever the Story by Deanna Willams and prepare for a musical experience like no other. quite interested in how Wendy Middleman and Wendy get in a Story by Athena Burns held off the creature. So, he sticky situation, the Middleman [page eleven - entertain me] [September 2008] Concert Going Teens Now Need Permission Most of the time when you go to a concert, all you need to get in is a ticket. But now, at a couple music venues in Omaha, you will need a & permission slip, too. The Omaha City Council passed a new ordinance requiring anyone under 18 to have a signed and notarized permission slip to get into any music venues that serve alcohol. Most notably, the Waiting Room in Benson and

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Slowdown in downtown Omaha. I do not get why anyone thought this was necessary. By the time this ordinance was passed, both the Waiting 9/JV/V vs. 9/V vs. Alantic Room and Slowdown had been having all-ages Shenandoah @ Away shows for almost a year, with no problems. Home The whole idea behind this is that it is supposed to keep minors from drinking underage in bars. But to be honest, if kids are going to 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 drink underage they are probably not going to do it where there are cops or security guards in the same building. Not only that, but places 9/JV/V vs. Atlantic Early Dismissal V vs. Clarke- Marching Band @ like that always ID, and there is no fake ID good Volleyball @ Home Osceola Football @ Souix Falls Fest. enough to make a fifteen or sixteen year old kid Home look twenty-one. Supposedly this will help keep NO SCHOOL kids safe, but really the slip will be more of an inconvenience than a security measure. So, here are all the steps you are now going 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 to have to go through just to go to a concert. First, you will have to get the permission slip from the venue. Then you will have to find a notary. Most of the time, places like banks, grocery Girls’ Swimming Volleyball vs. Coronation V vs. A-D-M Homecoming Cedar Fall Invite Glenwood (Homecoming) Dance stores, shipping stores and offices usually have NO SCHOOL Away one. Your parents will have to sign the slip while NO SCHOOL the notary watches, and have it stamped with a special seal. After all that fun stuff, you will 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 have to shell out about five bucks just to have someone watch your mom sign her name. But that is not all. Once you get to the National Moment of National Kick Butt Volleyball vs. Early Dismissal World Food Day V vs. Winterset State Marching concert, you will have to wait in line behind Frustration Scream Day Clarinda @ Home Band Contest @ a ton of other kids who, just like you, went Day Away Home through all this just to go to a concert, as the 9-12 Vocal Concert guy working the door looks at your slips, one by one, to make sure they are legit. It is almost not even worth it. 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 And if I think that, being the kind of girl who has no problem with getting up at six a.m. and Volleyball vs. standing in line for hours to get concert tickets, Harlan V vs. Harlan ACT Test Date @ @ Home Away LCHS then I am pretty sure a lot of other people do Girls’ Swimming too. City Meet @ Kids our age are the ones going to these Home shows anyway, so making harder for us to go probably is not the smartest move, business- 26 27 28 29 30 31 wise, for those venues. Most cool bands start out by playing little venues like these, before they hit it big and start playing bigger places and Cranky Co-workers National Internet Haunted Refrigera- Happy Halloween! tickets become super expensive. Day Day tor Day For now, there is nothing we can do about it. We will just have to suck it up and ask our parents for signatures, cough up the extra five bucks for the notary, and wait in line forever. Story by Taylor Jensen

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