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December 2011 Issue 4 Vol. 50 The Bulldog Lakeview High School 300 Hillman Drive Cortland, OH 44410 Bulletin (330)-637-4921 Students expected to make up difference The Project on Student Debt Statistics as tuition skyrockets (http://projectonstudentdebt.org) $--2010 college seniors racked BY SARA CHUIRAZZI believe that college up an average of $25,250 in Layout Editor affordability should student loan debt be Congress’s top As Christmas break priority; 78% $--the unemployment for col- approaches and winter agree that college lege graduates climbed to 9.1% progresses, college acceptance has becoming in 2009--the highest rate on letters reveal more than just i n c r e a s i n g l y record for students ages 20-24. a simple “yes” or “no” to the harder to afford Inside: seniors they contact nationwide; in the past five $--98 colleges reported 2010 years. they come with a hefty price that graduates owed, on average, S e n i o r taints excitement. The issue of more than $35,000 R a c h a e l 2 News financing a higher education is a principal concern of students and Herriman said, “I Healthier lunch families. The Project on Student recently applied $--73 colleges reported over initiatives cause loss Debt (http://projectonstudentdebt. to UNC, but even 90% of their 2010 class gradu- of LHS org) reports 2010 college if accepted, my ated with debt dream of attending favorites. seniors racked up an average of $25,250 in student loan debt; may be crushed by $39,000 as higher $--Ohio is ranked 7th in the People meanwhile, the unemployment tuition.” a c c e p t a n c e nation for highest student debt 3 for college graduates climbed LHS guidance counselor, rates with a still- rates, with 68% of the class of Jonathan Ramey, said that rigorous curriculum, Cortland family to 9.1% in 2009--the highest 2010 graduating with an aver- rate on record for students ages although state budgets are being more athletics, activities, age debt totaling $27,713. brightens neighbor- 20-24. According to the same reduced, college costs are not. events, and degree hood with Christmas study, 98 colleges reported 2010 Taking into consideration that program choices, and spirit. graduates owing, on average financial aid does not increase higher enrollment more than $35,000; 73 colleges at the same rate as tuition, a rates are considered by reported over 90% of their 2010 costly problem arises for which Collegeview.com to be some supported, therefore enabling class graduated with debt. students are expected to make key advantages of choosing the school to provide students th Ohio is ranked 7 in the nation up the difference. a public education. Senior with healthy scholarships.” The 6 Features for highest student debt rates, “For every dollar tuition Anthony Franco said, “Private Association of Independent with 68% of the class of 2010 increases, someone can’t afford universities are more expensive Colleges and Universities report Last-minute graduating with an average to go to college,” said Ramey. than public, but, overall, it’s still that 94% of the $45.8 million Christmas shopping debt totaling $27,713. Ramey encourages expensive.” An investment in spent in FY10 (the 2010 fiscal, or a private education should not made easy. “Student loan debt is students to do research on financial, year) by independent skyrocketing, and with how different schools and to look be dismissed when considering colleges and universities in Ohio high tuition prices are, I fear I’m at options such as attending a long-term benefits. Although went toward financial aid for going to have a lot of debt,” said public university or beginning costs of attending private students. Ramey said a higher Lakeview senior, Josh Chordas. at a community college then universities are generally rate of graduating students in 9 Entertainment According to a survey by The transferring to a larger institution higher, few students end up four years and better placement paying the actual published rates to graduate school and LHS junior Institute for College Access & after earning basic course Success (TICAS), in partnership credits. The courtesy of in-state cost of attendance. Ramey professional programs are Toncar expands with Young Invincibles, and tuition and a generally lower reminds students that “a higher two main benefits of a private rate of tuition in comparison sticker price often indicates education. musical talents. Dçmos, 68% of young adults Cont. on p. 7 from various political parties to private universities as well that endowments are well Marcellus Shale offers a possible gold mine 10 Sports BY PATRICK FINAN Marcellus Shale. drilling to commence, the that occurred. Indoor soccer a Editor-in-Chief The mineral is abundant approval of its residents is Spokesperson Mike Gibson of favorite among throughout Appalachia, and required. Tri-State Energy did not discuss LHS students. A polarizing issue has the debate has raged on as to The jobs that drilling shale the possible environmental invaded the Mahoning Valley in whether it should be drilled in would supply is the chief impact that drilling could have, recent months. Marcellus Shale, Trumbull County. Beneath the talking point for its proponents. but focused on the leasing and a mineral protecting valuable extremely hard layer of shale is A recent study showed that drilling process, as well as the fossil fuels, is the culprit. On a large amount of oil and natural over two hundred thousand royalty assessment. Dec. 13, an educational meeting gas, and, in the past, to unearth jobs would be created. Not all The first aspect that Tri-State 11 Opinion was held by Tri-State Energy in it was never cost effective. of these jobs would be given to Energy discussed was the Raidel Auditorium discussing Technological advancements local residents, though, as many leasing of the land to be used Senior reflects on the various aspects of drilling have made it possible; such an outside firms would be given for drilling. Tri-State Energy her time at LHS. abundance the tasks. With the struggling will not be drilling for the shale of oil and economy in this area, shale is themselves but will be acquiring natural gas seen by some as a saving grace. the rights to the land from exists that Opponents of drilling cite current landowners and leasing LHS Students Favorite it would the inevitable environmental it to actual drilling companies Christmas Movies provide a damage it will bring. for a profit. Gibson declined p o we r f u l Environmentalists say that the to say what company Tri-State Elf: 31.5% industry in quick cash earned is not worth Energy plans to lease the land Polar Express: 16.5% Mahoning the pollution that accompanies to. Nightmare Before Christmas: 9.9% Valley for it. Also discussed was the A Christmas Story: 9.0 % Advocates point out that drilling process itself. In order Christmas Vacation: 8.4% d e c a d e s . The Sanat Clause: 5.1% As of now, the drilling currently being to retrieve the energy source Rudolph: 3.9% drilling is conducted in Pennsylvania under the shale, the hard set to begin has brought nothing but jobs mineral must be broken up with Other: 9.3% geology.com in parts of and prosperity to the region. a process known as fracking. This map shows where Marcellus Shale exists Mahoning However, the critics mention that Fracking requires thousands of throughout Appalachia. Beneath the shale is C o u n t y , the EPA has had to regulate the gallons of chemical-filled water a large supply of fossil fuels. The light grey but for Pennsylvania drilling wells due to be poured down a well that Trumbull County is located in signifies Trumbull to the multiple spills, well blow- Cont. on p.2 untapped resources. C o u n t y outs, and water contaminations THE BULLDOG BULLETIN 2 News Government regulates school lunches cont. from p.1 Shale this weakens the shale to a point BY CHLOE BELL where it can be drilled through. Reporter Environmentalists find this to be the most dangerous step, as the chemicals could s LHS mourns the loss of the cafeteria’s famous “big cookies,” A seep into public groundwater. and the L.E.T. club’s candy counter, schools throughout the country After the fracking, the oil are working to make their lunches healthy and wholesome. Said and gas is harnessed through LHS Food Service Supervisor Darlene Marchio, “The state says traditional methods. Local Candy cannot be sold during lunch time, and, since last spring, we steel company V&M star has haven’t been allowed to bake cookies for students.” The movement much to gain because they are is not only evidenced by the elimination of sweets but also in the the prospective manufacturers portions of food served by lunch room cooks as well as the increase of the necessary equipment. in granola bars, cereal, and fruit snacks populating the vending The assessment of royalties machines. WebMD states that in order to maintain was another topic the public In part, these menu changes are due to the Healthy, Hunger-Free a healthy weight, active t e e n a g e r s was informed about. Royalties Kids Act enacted must consume at least 2,000 calories are the payments the drilling by President “We try to do what we can with what we have.” daily and less than 600 of these should companies pay to landowners Obama in 2010. come from fat. By these standards, it -Darlene Marchio, LHS Food Service Supervisor who allow them to use their This act gave the seems that the big cookie was taking quite a large chunk out of land.