Volume XXI, Issue V ● January 2013 Sandy Hook Tragedy Troubles the Nation Cops and Courts

On the morning of Friday, 14 De- At some point before arriving at the beginning to make arrangements to have cember, classes were underway like any other school, Lanza also murdered his mother, Lanza committed to a psychiatric ward. This day. Nancy Lanza, who was the primary caregiver arrangement, which was unknown to Lanza, is At approximately 9:35 a.m., just five for her autistic son after the divorce of considered to be a possible motive for the minutes past the routine locking of the doors, Lanza’s parents, which occurred in 2009. Sandy Hook shooting. dispatchers at the local police station began According to police reports, Lanza “I think that kid had some deep- getting numerous calls of an armed gunman had shot his mother four times in the head rooted issues that someone or something in on the premises of Sandy Hook Elementary while she was presumed to have been asleep. his life had caused,” Senior Justin Bruno said. School in Newtown, Connecticut. Afterwards, Lanza arrived at Sandy The news of this shooting not only "Sandy Hook school. Caller is indi- Hook Elementary School, which is located 5 affected those involved but shocked the entire cating she thinks someone is shooting in the miles from Nancy Lanza’s spacious $1.6 mil- nation and made parents skeptical of their building," a dispatcher said to fire and medical lion home. own children’s safety. personnel, according to 911 tapes that were The elementary school is the same released in CNN’s article, Sandy Hook shoot- one that Nancy Lanza had volunteered for in “I called my wife when I left school,” T.V ing: What happened? the previous years. Media teacher Sean Gaston said. “She was in Between 9:35 and 9:49 a.m., Adam tears and just wanted to get home to pick up Lanza, 20, managed to break his way into the “[Adam Lanza] believed she cared more for our own children, one of whom is a first newly upgraded security protocol as well as the children than she did for him,” Newton grader.” fatally shoot 20 first grade students and six resident Joshua Flashman, 25, said. The Sandy Hook massacre, resulting adults with a semi-automatic AR-15 assault Flashman also told Fox News that in 27 overall fatalities is now recognized as the rifle made by Bushmaster before taking his Lanza’s mother was good friends with the second-deadliest mass murder at an American own life with a Glock pistol. principal and psychologist, both of whom elementary school, after the Bath School “I was in Mr. Coassolo’s class,” were counted among the six adults killed dur- bombings of 1927, which resulted in 45 deaths recalls Fleetwood senior, Tyler Burgert. “I was ing the incident. and 58 injuries. appalled at the act of the shooting.” Prior to this, Adam’s mother was By Brianna Reinstadtler

Daniel Day-Lewis Resurrects Lincoln in Stellar, Oscar-Nominated Performance Entertainment

Daniel Day-Lewis doesn’t just play ‘Lincoln’ could really have been a snore-fest. actors. Abraham Lincoln in the film, Lincoln; he be- Thankfully, Stephen Spielberg does Tommy Lee Jones plays an angry comes the sixteenth president. not disappoint. senator from Pennsylvania, and he is also a It’s a fascinating performance that boosts an As a political movie, Lincoln is still source of comic relief. Sally Fields plays Lin- otherwise dull movie. relatively accessible even to those who do not coln’s wife, and she is just as troubled a person ‘Lincoln’ occupies a relatively minor care about politics or, more importantly, history. as Lincoln is. A heartbreaking scene towards the timeframe in the famous president’s life. There are several funny moments in end depicts the couple in a heated argument. For The film occurs during the end of the the film, and also some sad ones, but there is an this scene alone, they both deserve Oscar nods. Civil War, focusing on the passing of the 13th alarming lack of action. All of this talk could Joseph Gordon Levitt (who has been all over the Amendment abolishing slavery. The film goes to have been broken up with one or more se- map in 2012) plays Lincoln's son. great lengths to show Abraham Lincoln’s politi- quences of war violence. The film stays in DC Overall, Abraham Lincoln was a tragic cal genius. for most of the duration, which adds to the figure in history and the film (more importantly, Lengthy debate scenes between mem- tediousness. Daniel Day-Lewis) depicts that, but it could have bers of his cabinet are interesting at first but But this is Daniel Day-Lewis’s show been a bit less pretentious and a little more en- tend to get repetitive towards the end. through and through, even though Lincoln isn’t tertaining. In fact, the script is filled with so just about Abraham Lincoln. There is a rich and much heavy-handed political dialogue that, in varied cast of supporting characters, all por- By Cody Millard the hands of a lesser director and a lesser cast, trayed wonderfully by an equally varied cast of Abe:Vampire Hunter is Unreal A Little on Lincoln Politics Movie Review Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter Hunter, so it is not completely unreal. Abraham Lincoln entered politics may not be the most famous movie ever released. There are some realistic parts in the after being a store keeper, rail-splitter, and It also is not the most factual either, but there are movie, including the Civil War, the death of frontier lawyer. Lincoln believed that slavery some facts snuck into this film. Abe’s mother when he was 9 , and the fact that was morally wrong. He won no votes in the The most fictional part of this story is Lincoln actually wasn’t very good around the fact that the premise of the story is about women. southern states, which viewed Lincoln as a vampires and slaying vampires. Also, the former first lady Mary Todd threat to culture and society. As many may know, or should know, Lincoln was a very good shot. When she had the Lincoln was elected in November of vampires are fictional characters. To think that opportunity with a rifle, she made it count. An- 1860. He launched his campaign in June with a the famous president Abraham Lincoln slayed other fact that was thrown into this movie was memorable speech on 8 February, when the these creatures is a crazy thought. that Lincoln traveled to New Orleans twice, Confederate States of America were formed. “Although this is a very fictional movie once in 1828, and once in 1830. He was hired to The Confederate constitution ac- and it is really fake, I enjoyed the movie. It was deliver crops and other cargo from Illinois down knowledged the independence of each state, fun to watch with friends,” junior Christian the Mississippi River. granting slavery, and banning protective tariffs. Schwenig said. “This was a stupid movie. It was so Abe Lincoln was also a licensed bar- The fact that the movie is fictional fake it’s unreal! I am not sure why I decided to tender. From 1909 to 1959, wheat pennies does not mean that it is boring or unsatisfying. watch, or even think of watching, this movie,” were used. Today, a wheat penny is worth 10 Actually, it could mean the complete opposite. sophomore Wyatt Pensinger said. dollars in mint condition. In 1959, Lincoln's Children, teenagers, anyone who en- Not many people have been talking face was added to the penny. His image was joys movies tend to like fictional stories. A lot of about this movie, perhaps because it isn't much put on the penny in honor of his accomplish- people may find them more entertaining than revered. ments and his birth centennial. movies that are more factual. By Tyler Rapposelli By Kelsey Steiner Facts have been put into Vampire Page Two January 2013

Sitler Takes Over Girls' Basketball Boys Basketball Shoots for Gold Sports Sports Terry Sitler recently came out of Sitler Coached the Brandywine girls' retirement to take over the Fleetwood Boys Basketball team from 1994-2006, winning 127 Three years ago, past the preliminary Basketball team. The team has had recent games. He led them to three division titles and Fleetwood Girls' Basketball round of districts and struggles, having not won a league game in won division Coach of the Year 3 times. won one game against Octo- ultimately losing to Get- two years, but that didn’t stop Sitler’s decision “I like how Coach Sitler keeps every- rara and lost twenty others tysburg in Round 1. All to try to rebuild a once successful program. thing organized. That’s something we haven’t by a landslide. season, they contended Sitler currently works at Kutztown had,” player Clay Weidemoyer said. “That was then, for one of two spots in University as director of Conference Services. After retiring from high school bas- and this is now. Our entire Berks II to qualify for Coach Sitler is married to Maureen Sitler, an ketball, Sitler concentrated on his partial own- team dynamic has changed,” County Playoffs, but they Elementary School teacher at Andrew Maier. ership of Athletes For Better Education, or commented coach Matt just barely missed out. Terry and Maureen have two children, Zach AFBE, an organization that specializes in bas- Kellet. “We are excited They finished the season and Stephanie. ketball clinics and tournaments. During his about each of our players 13-10 overall, and 5-7 in Zach is a sophomore at Bloomsburg time off from high school basketball, he and what they can contrib- Berks II. They also lost University, and Stephanie is a 26-year-old coached BC United, an AAU team with top ute to practice, games, and Autumn Noll and All- college graduate. players from the county, for six years. team chemistry.” Divison Samantha Sand- When Coach Sitler isn’t on the “I am very excited for this upcoming Last season, the ers to graduation. court, he likes to travel with his wife. He en- season. The team has a very positive attitude girls ended on a bittersweet note, making it “That showed the girls how far we’ve come, especially the graduating seniors, joys watching sports along with collecting after the recent struggles they have gone Schedule of Fleetwood Boys Basketball and that we can compete against quality sports memorabilia. He is a huge Notre Dame through. The team is full of a bunch of good fan. kids. We don’t have kids with behavior issues. teams,” Kellet said. Fri, 12/7/2012 8:00 PM at Phoenixville Sitler went to Central Columbia My goal is to have everyone improving each The girls hadn’t made it that far High School and played tennis and basketball day to make the team collectively better. I also Sat, 12/8/2012 7:00 PM at Conestoga since 2008, and they still aren't satisfied. They for the Blue Jays. As a senior in high school, hope to have the team .500 or better and im- Tue, 12/11/2012 6:00 PM vs Oley Valley hope to go above and beyond this year. Due Sitler’s basketball team won the State Champi- prove off the three wins they had last year,” Fri, 12/14/2012 6:00 PM at Muhlenberg to changes within the division, the Tigers will onship, with him winning All-County power Sitler said. Tue, 12/18/2012 6:00 PM at no longer meet Berks I powers Wilson, Read- ing, and Governor Mifflin, which could be forward and receiving an All-State honorable Fri, 12/21/2012 6:00 PM at Berks Catholic mention. “I’ve known Terry for a long time. He’s a helpful. He also was a part of the European good guy and knows what he is doing. I be- Fri, 1/4/2013 6:00 PM vs Exeter That’s not to say it will be easy for tennis team during high school. lieve he will help improve the basketball pro- Sat, 1/5/2013 1:00 PM at Tulpehocken them. Coach Sitler attended East Strouds- gram,” Brian Schumacher said. Tue, 1/8/2013 6:00 PM vs Conrad Weiser Fleetwood is now among Conrad burg University, where he made the basketball Thu, 1/10/2013 6:00 PM at Schuylkill Valley Weiser (5 returning starters), Berks Catholic (2012 Berks IV Champs), and Hamburg (2012 team as a freshman, until tearing his ACL, By Ryan Steward Sat, 1/12/2013 1:00 PM vs Northern Lehigh ending his playing career. County Playoff qualifier). Their division could Tue, 1/15/2013 6:00 PM vs Twin Valley potentially be the closest to call. Fri, 1/18/2013 6:00 PM vs Hamburg Their season has started off on the Mon, 1/21/2013 6:00 PM at Kutztown right foot, with a 51-20 win over Northern Tue, 1/22/2013 6:00 PM vs Brandywine Heights Lehigh and a 33-32 win over Ephrata. Of Thu, 1/24/2013 6:00 PM vs Berks Catholic course, the super fans are just as excited as the players for this season to start. They too plan Tue, 1/29/2013 6:00 PM at Conrad Weiser on continuing the work of last year. Fri, 2/1/2013 6:00 PM vs Schuylkill Valley Tue, 2/5/2013 6:00 PM at Twin Valley By Michael Norton Winter Track Begins Sports

Most sports have a regular season This year should be one of the and an offseason. The track team is getting team's best years. Players are expected to have prepared for the upcoming season. There is a a lot of speed that is needed to win a lot of lot to look forward to in the 2012-2013 season. meets. Some major competitors are Ben The team has often been in the Rohde, Cyre Virgo, Thaddeus Cornick, and weight room and occasionally on the track to Morgan Shigo. do their workouts. Many spectators are un- aware that there are many aspects to working “Hopefully, we will have a very successful out for track. Cardiovascular exercises are season. I’m looking to break a couple of re- extremely key for a suc- cessful time in events. Copyright © 2012 by familymwr Not only is running a good workout, but lifting in short spurts can help the explosiveness needed for track. The second important aspect in pre- paring for track is eating right. When people say they are cutting back on fats, they do not realize it is not doing a lot. In addi- tion to cutting back on fat, you need to eat the essential foods to help out your lean muscle. Foods like chicken, eggs, fish, and vegetables are help- ful. cords and make a run for states,” junior Ben There has been a new addition to the Rohde said. track team. Coach Geoffrey Mach is also the Winter track is preparing the team to defensive back coach on Fleetwood’s football be at its prime in their next season. The team team. Previously, Mach was a student at Kutz- is looking to improve their individual and team town University, where he ran track and played record from the previous year. The 2012-2013 defensive back on Kutztown’s football team. season will bring a new year and maybe even a Coach Mach’s experience should be very help- successful season. ful to the team. They are excited to have a new By Christian Schwenig coach and are planning on working hard. Page Three January 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Selects 2012 Inductees 2013 Rock and Roll Hall Entertainment/Art of Fame inductees Heart People flock to The Rock &Roll Hall votes wins. formed in the early seventies. With 34 CDs, they of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, every year to see the Each year, the Rock & Roll Founda- have the largest following of any other rock band, Albert King latest rock memorabilia and newest inductees. tion inducts around five to seven new perform- selling-out entire stadiums every time they tour. This year is no different. ers. This year’s inductees, inducted on 11 Decem- Some of their best known songs are Randy Newman The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame “Tom Sawyer,” “2112,” and “The Spirit of the Public Enemy opened in 1995, but its first inductee was in- Radio.” ducted in January of 1986. There are now 279 Randy Newman is a six-time Rush inductees. Grammy winner, two-time Oscar winner, Each band that is inducted must meet three-time Emmy winner, and a whole lot Donna Summer requirements on a series of criteria. An artist is more. Lou Alder only eligible twenty-five years after his or her Newman is known for his pop music first album, and then he or she must be influen- and his film scores, among which are the first Quincy Jones tial and significant to the history and develop- few Pixar films ever released. ment of rock and roll. Heart is hard rock band that pio- Upcoming Rolling Stones After the Rock & Roll Foundation neered rock music with their two female lead committee decides whom they wish to nominate, ber, 2012, are Heart, Albert King, Randy New- singers, inspiring women to pick up and learn the Concert Dates and ballots are sent out to over six hundred artists, man, Public Enemy, Rush, Donna Summer, Lou electric guitar. Locations: historians, and members of the music industry; Alder, and Quincy Jones. the performers who receive over 50% of the Rush is a Canadian rock band who By Michael Lasher • Satisfaction - Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 8:00 PM • Sellersville Theater 1894 Rolling Stones Back after Fifty Years Sellersville, Pennsylvania Entertainment/Arts News • Satisfaction - Friday, March 8, 2013 at 8:00 PM , the “world’s Gaga, the Black Keys, John Mayer, and others. All editions feature “Doom and greatest rock 'n' roll band,” just do not know In celebration of the landmark, The Gloom” and “,” two brand- • Wheeler Opera House how to stop. Stones released a compilation album on 12 new songs recorded in celebration of their Aspen, Colorado Founded in 1962, the band is 50th Anniversary. now fifty years old, and what better way Now the tour is over, and no more • to celebrate half a decade of music than tours have been confirmed or even men- Fort Wayne Philharmonic: Satis- with another tour. tioned. The Stones, with their apparent im- faction – Aptly titled The Fifty and munity to aging or death, are not done per- • Tribute to the Rolling Stones - Counting Tour, this is their first tour forming just yet and have a few venues left Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 8:00 since 2007 when the Tour in America and Canada. ended. “I don’t really know any of their PM Despite being kept in the dark songs, but I think that you’re never too old • Embassy Theatre for quite some time and even to play music, so if they want to keep releas- Fort Wayne, Indiana denying the tour, fans predicted it, and ing music and touring, then so be it,” An- their hopes came true. thony Parzanese said. Despite the landmark this tour “I believe that if they sound old-- • Satisfaction – Tribute to the represents, it was brutally short, lasting more importantly, if their vocals sound old-- Rolling Stones - Saturday, Au- barely a month. then they should not be touring," Sarah gust 3, 2013 at 9:00 PM The event began in London on No- November of many of their greatest hits on Kilgore said. • Deerfoot Inn And Casino vember 25 and ending December 15 with a five different formats, each of which has vary- huge bash featuring Bruce Springsteen, Lady ing song content and extras. By Leif Greiss , Alberta

First Class Inducted into Fleetwood's Sports Hall of Fame Sports If you walk down the ramp outside of Schlegel. Those seven players achieved All- State. Batturs was also named All-Berks in soccer Werner is also being inducted. She was a basket- the Fleetwood Area High School gym, you can American honors. and baseball. ball, field hockey and softball standout. now see the newly created Sports Hall of Fame. Another member of this inaugural Paul Price and Jason Koehler were Vicki Scheidt was also an All-Berks The inaugural class was inducted on 27 class was Dr. Richard Kleppinger, who led the both drafted by MLB teams. Price was drafted by selection in basketball, field hockey, and softball. December 2012 during a ceremony in the high county in scoring and helped Fleetwood win the the Phillies and Koehler by the To- Jodie Swavely pitched the softball team school cafeteria. 1942 county basketball title. ronto Blue Jays. to a state championship in 2001 and was selected Athletes were introduced before the Arlan Burkert led Fleetwood to a state Price achieved All-Berks honors in All-State in softball and All-Berks in field hockey. Fleetwood boys’ basketball team played Palisades basketball title in 1957 and was named All-State baseball, basketball, and soccer in 1954. Price The second leading scorer in Fleet- during the Tiger Classic in front of a large crowd. in basketball. He also won All-Berks honors in also played for the world champion Rising Sun wood Girls’ basketball, Jill Henne, was also in- The inaugural class of twenty included many soccer. softball team. ducted. Henne lead the county in scoring twice athletes that excelled in multiple sports, along Burkert’s coach John Stengele was also Koehler was also named All-Berks in and was All-Berks in basketball and track. She with legendary coaches. inducted this year. Stengele coached the 1957 three sports: baseball, golf and basketball in 1993. attended the University of on a basketball Coach Ray Buss won 14 Berks titles, 9 state championship basketball team and also Koehler also won the Berks Golf Title in 1993. scholarship. District titles, and 2 State championships. Along coached the Berks champion baseball team in Gary Koch helped the baseball team Rick Price was also a part of the inau- with Buss, seven players of his were also in- 1953. win a county title in 1970 and was named All- gural class after winning the Berks golf champi- ducted: Troy Snyder, Doug Moyer, Jerry Moyer, Jeff Batturs also led his basketball team Berks in baseball and soccer. onship and making the pro tour. Ken Mayer, Glenn Mayer, Brent Buss, and Keith to the state finals and in result was named All- Eleven time All-Berks selection Donna By Ryan Steward

Tech N9ne's Goes Multi-Platinum Entertainment/Art

Tech N9ne is an American rapper who was born larger and larger by the day. in Kansas City, Missouri, as Aaron D. Yates. He was given Tech N9ne has released nineteen albums so far. the name Tech N9ne by a fellow rapper, Black Walt, be- His most recent album is Boiling Point. cause of his fast rapping style that is similar to the fast Boiling Point was released on 30 October and speed of a TEC-9 semi-automatic handgun. went multiplatinum, selling 30,000 copies in just a couple Tech has had a lot of success in the rap industry of weeks. Tech has sold over 120 million albums total. after he and Travis O’Guin founded Strange Music. Tech This number increases daily as people’s interest in him N9ne is one of the most popular rappers in the United continues to grow. States. He started his career in 1991 as part of a rap Here is the track line-up for Boiling Point: group called Black Mafia. He was also in a group called 1. URALYA Nnuthowze, and he signed with Perspective Records in 2. Fire in AC (feat. Krizz Kalicko and Smackola from Dirty 1993. Unfortunately, the group disbanded after being re- Wormz) leased from the label. 3. Should I Killer This did not discourage Tech; as he rapped with 4. Hunger (feat. Brotha Lynch Hung and Bishop) a few groups in 1997, which also happened to be the year 5. Paint on Your Pillowcase (feat. Aquaelo) he and O’Guin founded Strange Music. He still owns this 6. Heavy label with O’Guin and releases albums under that label. 7. Alone (feat. Krizz Kaliko and Eric “Ezikuhl” Boone) Tech’s support continues to grow, as older fans appreciate him from when they were younger, and younger By Zared Reichert fans are buying his new music. Tech's fan base is getting Page Four January 2013

Language Bear Creek Offers Austin Brady: Snowboarder Corner Something for Everyone Extraordinaire Humor Recreation Profile

Every winter, Fleetwood students have ing, and even snowtubing. Disappointed by the late start of snow- migrated to one spot in particular for snowboard- Bear Creek has a variety of trails for board season the previous year, junior Austin ing and skiing: Bear Creek Mountain Resort. snowboarders and skiers of all skill levels. There Brady has high expectations for this upcoming How to say Located nearby in Berks County, Bear are even lessons available for those who are new season. Creek has plenty of winter to these winter sports. Beginning in elementary school, Brady activities for everybody to If anyone is worried was influenced by his father, who had worked at a enjoy. that the lack of snow Berks ski resort, to take up snowboarding. Now Brady Bless you. Before it became the County is receiving will nega- himself not only boards but is also a snowboard ski resort it is today, the area tively affect snowboarding instructor at the local ski resort, Bear Creek. Arabic: where Bear Creek is now lo- conditions, they need not fear! “I love the sport, and [I] want to teach cated was once known as the Bear Creek has snow-making people how to do it,” Brady said. Brady is also a previous participant of ﻳﺴﻌﺪك اﷲ Catslsn: Rittenhouse Gap Mines. machines, so a shortage of These mines were a snow during the winter the Ski Club offered at Fleetwood, in which he Déu et beneeixi part of the Mid-Atlantic Iron months will not stop any was involved for five years. Chinese: Belt. The mines were aban- winter activities. “[Brady] is very talented at the sport of doned shortly after the end of World War I. Although winter sports may be the snowboarding," senior Zach Noll said. 祝福你 In 1967, the facility opened its doors as main attraction at Bear Creek, there are many Having only boarded in the past at a ski resort for the first time. Its original name more things to do. Bear Creek’s facility also of- Bear Creek, Brady intends on going to Holiday Danish: was Doe Mountain Ski Area. fers a hotel, a spa, and various dining options as Valley in New York in the near future. Gud velsigne dig In 1999, Doe Mountain Ski Area well. Corporate meetings, banquets, and even Apart from snowboarding, Brady’s Dutch: changed ownership, which developed it into the weddings can be held there too. hobbies include playing League of Legends, going ski resort known today as Bear Creek. There is something for everyone, even out to eat with his “homies,” and attending God zegene u Today, Bear Creek has transformed those who are not fond of skiing or snowboard- shows. French: into a multipurpose winter facility. It offers ing. By Brianna Reinstadtler Que Dieu vous bénisse sports such as snowboarding, skiing, biking, fish- By Daniel Norton German: Ski-O-Pedia segne dich Balance- The fundamental skill of skiing, also Greek: known as a sequence of linked recoveries. Να σας ευλογεί Bear Creek Is the Ski Resort Bunny Hill- The beginner's slope. Carving- Turning with the dug-in edge of a ski Hungarian: or snowboard, producing a crisp, clean arc Egészségedre of Choice at Fleetwood without significant skidding or side-slipping. Italian: Figure 11 (Schuss)- Running straight down hill, Recreation with skis parallel. Dio ti benedica Freestyle- Aerials off a ramp or tricks on a Korean: Many students in the Fleetwood Area Tyler Redding likes the fact that the timed mogul run School District participate in winter sports. One lines at Bear Creek are short, and he can get a lot Gnar (Gnarly)- Very challenging conditions 그대에게 신의 가 common sport among students for many years of runs in during the night. Hooking- Tendency for a ski to turn uncon- has been participating in skiing and snowboarding The costs of practices are not too ex- trollably. 호가 있기를 대단히 감사 at Bear Creek. Snowboarding and skiing take skill pensive. Of course, food and rentals do cost Jetting- Accelerating while exiting a turn by and talent. more than the initial fee. 합니다 The main reason many go to Bear “Transportation is arranged by the projecting the feet forward. Creek is because of its proximity, but there are school, and the lift packages are $120.00," Red- Nordic Skiing- Usually means cross-country ski Polish: also many different reasons for choosing to prac- ding said. touring on skinny skis with free-heel bindings Na zdrowie tice there. “It costs $185.00 including rentals and Ollie- Snowboard pre-jump move, where one Spanish: “It is very convenient for students the lift ticket,” Lehman said foot is lifted before the other. because it is close, and the school provides trans- Then there is always the question, Do Park- The snowboard terrain area, with hits Dios te bendiga portation," student Tyler Redding said. you prefer skiing or snowboarding? and half-pipes. “[It's] close to us and cheap. I love to “Snowboarding, because it’s more Retraction- Pulling the skis up towards the ski!” senior Melanie Lehman said. challenging, and I thought it looked cooler," body with the legs, to change edges or absorb “It’s close, and Christian Schwenig Schwenig said. bumps. Information from http:// brought me,” junior Zared Reichert said. “Snowboarding. It feels more natural Ripper- An accomplished, carving skier. www.howtosayin.com/bless+you.html Many people said the memories they to me,” Reichert said, Run- Designated ski slope or trail. have at Bear Creek are the best. Many people do enjoy attending prac- Trail- Marked ski run. By Nikkole Hagginbothom and Holly Wagner “Enjoying some quality time with my tices at Bear Creek due to memories, location, Transition- The sloped back side of a man- friends snowboarding is my favorite part,” Chris- and cost. made jump, beyond the table-top. tian Schwenig said. By Kristina Scatamacchia Unweighting- Any movement, up or down, that reduces the downward pressure on a ski or snowboard. Taken from "Skiing Secrets Revealed" by Mogul Mick Students Go Crazy over 'Fun Run' http://mogulmick.vbmco.com/slang.html Recreation Players must jump over obstacles lightening or get magnetized. But all in all, it’s a and avoid other players’ power-ups to get good game. Everybody should play it,” junior to the finish line first. Every player starts Zack Klapchar said. with a power, and once he or she uses it, Fun Run can be a very awesome game the player may collect another in a box, to play with your friends. You can have little similar to Super Mario Bros. competitions together and earn bragging rights. You use the power-ups to either I recommend this game to anyone looking to slow down opponents (like the magnet have some fun on their phone or iPod. It also does), kill opponents (like the lightning or gives you something to do in downtime when saw), or speed yourself up with the claw. you’re bored. This is a very addicting game too. The competition between friends makes By Zared Reichert Fun Run is a newer gaming app for the game very hard to put both Android’s Google Play Store and iOS’s down. App Store. Junior Mary Frank Players can add friends to their calls herself the “Fun Run friends list, whether they play on Android or Master,” to the displeasure of iOS, and they can invite them to games to play. the rest who play. Gamers start off as a fox, but they can Fun Run is played by earn coins to buy a bear, turtle, bunny, or doe. a number of Fleetwood stu- When the player earn enough coins, he or she dents during lunch, study hall, can also buy customizations such as headwear and any other leisure time. and/or footwear. “It’s mad fun. It can “It’s awesome. The turtle is the best be very frustrating though. I character,” senior Ryan Steward said. usually get hit too much by

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