September 2012 Issue 1 Vol. 51 TheBulldog

Lakeview High School Bulletin 300 Hillman Drive Cortland, OH 44410 (330)-637-4921 Lakeview Schools Academic Boosters disband By Vindya Perera News Editor and other materials, in addition to tegral player in our education schedule [events] one year in managing editor conducting an annual awards and annually recognized stu- advance.” The Awards Ceremo- ceremony, said Stevens. This dents’ achievements in school.” ny could not have taken place The Academic Booster “supportive group of parents,” “There has always been a without the Boosters’ support Club disbanded in early January according to Lakeview Booster Club due to the major planning it re- 2012 due to a “lack of interest” Schools’ Superintendent quires, however, said Stevens. and a difficulty to find members Mr. Wilson, bought Mi- The awards “to volunteer and to continue to chael DeToro Lakev- n o m i n a t i o n s help the program” said former iew schools’ first came from the Booster Club President Jean S m a r t B o a r d club and were Inside: Mellott. Mellott also said that in October given to depart- she, along with other members, 2 0 0 5 , since ment heads in the could not [find] anyone to take Tu r n - I have been part of the high school who [Booster Club] offices and that i n g administration,” said Stevens. then distributed them to teach- 2 News the Club had had problems “However, prior to the Boost- ers to fill out and return. The [with finding members to vol- Point er Club, awards may have department heads returned Raging fire destroys unteer] for the past few years. T e c h - been given at the grade level.” these completed forms to the local business. When the Boosters dis- n o l o g y “Many people just don’t Boosters who then created the banded last year, LHS Principal R e s p o n s e know how big a task the Boost- awards to award to students at Richard Stevens said, “They Cards for high ers performed . . . [and] the the Ceremony said Herrholtz. didn’t share their rationale. They school social stud- Boosters didn’t look for rec- “[At the end of last year], 3 People didn’t have to.” The booster club ies classrooms, and paid ognition; they just wanted to we planned to call grade lev- functioned as a “separate entity middle school students’ atten- help students,” said Assistant els down between first and Jeff Piper, LHS art in cooperation with the school” dance fees to Youngstown State Principal Lawrence Herrholtz. second period, but, we were teacher, publishes to support students’ academic University’s English Festival. As for last year’s lack of an transitioning to not having a book. endeavors through providing “I think it’s terrible that the awards ceremony, Herrholtz Booster Club and were unable teachers with support materi- Academic Boosters disband- said, “ I’d be shocked if [the to create a program because the als such as computer programs, ed,” said Andrew Mitcham, Awards Ceremony] were not end of the year is an extreme- projectors, SmartBoards, and LHS senior. “They were an in- scheduled last year. We always ly busy time,” said Stevens.

11 Entertainment Arrive alive; don’t text and drive Check out reviews of new t.v. shows. By Katie Chuirazzi Reporter offense for teens, subsequent offenses will cost $300 with license suspension for a year. On Sept. 13, 2012, AT&T For adults, texting while driving brought a simulator to Lakeview is considered a misdemeanor 9 Features High School to make students and will be a fine of up to $150 aware of the dangers caused each time. Drivers under the age Opening of frozen by texting while driving. AT&T of 18 may be pulled over with yogurt shops creates a put students behind the wheel suspicion of texting, whereas buzz at LHS. of a real car while wearing adult drivers can only be pulled simulation glasses that allowed over for a secondary offense them to “drive” around virtual (another reason in addition roads. Austin Olbrych, LHS to texting while driving). junior, said, “I knew texting AT&T has started a 12 Sports while driving was dangerous, campaign known as “It Can but I didn’t realize how hard Wait.” According to their Should NFL rookie it is to focus on the road and survey of 2,100 teenage drivers, quarterbacks start? text at the same. I usually have 61% admit to glancing at their someone else check my phone phones when they receive a and respond if the message is text message; 43% say they important.” Although AT&T will text back even though they originally launched the anti- Chuirazzi realize it is not safe. A series texting while driving campaign of commercials by AT&T have in 2009, this year they have been released, documenting 15 Opinion decided to reinforce the program. LHS sophomore, Abbey Stuber, attempts to text on the AT&T the horrors as a result of AT&T has planned to reach 200 texing and driving simulator. texting while driving. One of LHS students discuss high schools this year, 3 of them the commercials looks into whether religion has being in Ohio. LHS was the first the life of a young girl, Mandi, a place in busines. high school in North east Ohio any further distractions.” in preventing people from whose text message to her sister to get the chance to try out the According to the National distracted driving. It will not read, “Yeah,” and ended up texting and driving simulator. Safety Council, texting while be 100% effective, but through costing her sister her life, and About teenagers as the driving causes at least 11 teen education and enforcement I another teen driver, Patrick, biggest offenders, Officer deaths each day and about think it will drastically reduce whose text, “LOL” caused him Smith said, “I wouldn’t say 100,000 accidents per year. the number of distracted driving to swerve and kill an innocent that teenagers are the biggest On June 1, 2012, Ohio became accidents.” Officer Smith gives cyclist. These commercials It’s impossible to offenders, but I do believe that the thirty-ninth state to make some advice to the young drivers convey how distracted driving the younger generation is more texting while driving illegal once of LHS when he says, “It’s safer affects not only the offender. sneeze with your eyes technologically connected Governor John R. Kasich signed and cheaper to follow the law.” AT&T is so determined to end open. and more likely to take the a statewide ban. Although the When it comes to texting texting while driving that they risk of texting while driving. I legislation went into effect and driving, consequences for have created an app for the don’t think the new law target on Aug. 31, 2012, the first six adults differ from those for Android and BlackBerry. This sixteen and seventeen-year-old months stands as a “warning teens. Both adult violators as app, which is known as AT&T drivers because they are the period,” and official tickets well as teen violators can be DriveMode, sends an auto- biggest offenders. It’s because cannot be issued until Mar. 1, fined $150; however, teens may reply to the sender, informing they lack the experience 2013. Smith said, “The new have their licenses suspended him/her that the user is driving of driving and don’t need law will absolutely be effective for up to 60 days. After the first and will reply when it is safe. The Bulldog Bulletin 2 News

Fire destroys Cortland business

By Kathryn Dickey Fundraising Manager

On the evening of Sept. 10, fire engulfed local family business Cortland Hardwood Inc. and burned up in flames. Cortland Hardwood Inc., located on North Mecca Street near the old Cortland Elementary, is a family business owned by the Denman’s that specialize in selling various specialty wood items such as cabinets, flooring, and baseboards. When Cortland firefighter Todd Price received the call Monday evening about the fire, he said he was not expecting what was going to be an interminable night. “When I arrived at the site, the building behind the showroom, also known as the finishing warehouse, was burning down in massive flames. Our next thought was to make sure we save the houses and buildings in the surrounding area because we knew the business was not going to be salvageable,” said Cortland firefighter Todd Price. After firefighters saw how substantial the fire was, they decided to call the rest of their team and Cases of West Nile virus other local fire departments for help. “Naturally, Bazetta and Mecca responded right away but since the building was fully engulfed by flames, we had to make a second alarm; we called the Howland, Johnson, Fowler, Kinsman, Gustavas, found in Ohio and Greene fire departments along with the Youngstown Air Base,” said Price. Lakeview senior Casey Boldt said she could see the top of the fire from Wal-Mart on her way home from her soccer game. I was also informed by firefighter Todd Price that the fire could be seen from the By Jayna Szwedko Howland Fire Department on route 46. Reporter Around midnight as the fire faded from the past three hours, the firefighters protected the scene and kept people away for safety reasons. The cause of the fire is under investigation. There was a hroughout this past summer and early fall, West Nile virus T significant amount of money loss due to damage. “We plan to reopen before the end of the year but in has shown up scattered throughout the United States. West Nile the meantime we are reorganizing into another building on our facility for temporary use,” said owner, virus is a disease spread by mosquitoes in which a mosquito bites Keith Denman. an infected bird and then infects a person. Mosquitoes carry the highest amounts of the virus in the late summer and early fall. The risk of disease increases between late August and early September. When the weather grows colder and the mosquitoes die off, the risk of disease decreases. The virus has been in the eastern United States since 1999, according to PubMed Health.The question that comes up the most about this disease is how to avoid it. Kevin Piros, who works at the Ohio Department of Health, said, “The only way possible to avoid West Nile virus is to avoid being bitten by an infected mosquito.” According to west-nile-prevention. com, scientists have identified at least 40 species of mosquitoes can transmit the West Nile virus. Although many people are bitten by mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus, most do not know that they’ve been exposed. Piros said, “Eighty percent of people who are infected show no symptoms. The other twenty percent will develop the fever. One in 150 will show severe symptoms.” Mild symptoms include fever, sore throat, headache, nausea, skin rashes, lack of appetite, and vomiting. Severe symptoms include confusion, disorientation, high fever, neck stiffness, and muscle soreness, according to Piros. “If symptoms are not severe, they will pass on their own within one week. However, if the symptoms are severe, hospitalization is needed. Otherwise, they may become permanent, or even fatal,” said Piros. Unfortunately, West Nile virus cannot be treated by antibiotics, according to PubMed Health, since it is not caused by bacteria. The Health Department reports that, “As of Sept 7, 2012, 67 cases of West Nile virus have been reported in Ohio, with only two Boldt fatalities.” Piros said, “No cases of the disease have been reported in Local family business, Cortland Hardwood Inc., is engulfed by flames on the evening of Sept. 10. They Trumbull County. Cuyahoga County is currently the county with plan to keep their business up and running in a temporary building until they can rebuild. the most cases, with 16.”

The Bulldog Bulletin Staff 2011-2012 Catherine Howard, Adviser Co-Editors Katie Lamar Jordyn Ting

Layout Editors Michaella Radich Reporters Natalie Super Features Editor Amber Palmer Katie Chuirazzi Morgan Sims Sports Editor Michael Krafft Isaac Daffron Valerie Szabo Advertising Editors Lauren Hennessy Audrey Letson Jayna Szwedko Natalie Super Laura Ogurchack Taylor Waid Art & Graphics Editor Marisa Pesa Ashley Olejnik Cassie Welsh Opinion Editor Katie Smith Aaron Paczak Shayla Williamson Fundraising Managers Casey Boldt Kathryn Dickey Managing Editor Vindya Perera Back page Columnist Michaella Radich Photography Editor Lauren Hennessy News Editor Vindya Perera September 2012 People 3 LHS teacher writes children’s book

By Natalie Super Along with his inspirations, he writes the positive aspects of this reality”. after about seven years, Piper finally Layout Editor his hopes for the book: “to show children Although writing a book was not published his book himself through a that even though it may be very difficult something Piper had thought about free program created by Amazon.com Lakeview High School’s art teacher, to go from one doing previously, called createspace.com. The book can Jeff Piper, recently wrote and illustrated house to the he said, “The idea be purchased through Amazon and his own children’s book titled My Parents other, it can also came to me when createspace.com or can be purchased from Live in Different Houses. be fun” and that I worked with Piper. The book is about a child, Kyle, who “children can troubled children Piper said that publishing his own book has divorced parents and spends time at quickly discover at a previous job.” “has been a great learning experience” both his mom’s and his dad’s house. Even the joys, rather He noticed that not and said he “hopes that it proves to be though traveling from house to house than the sadness, many books dealt useful for children dealing with divorced sometimes makes him sad, Kyle realizes of living in two with the issues that and separated families”. that he is still loved no matter where he is houses.” Piper children face such Although he said that he’s “not certain and enjoys the different experiences with also writes the as having a non- if [he] has the desire to keep writing,” each parent. The book is also full of color purpose of the traditional family. he said he has been “commissioned and pictures to compliment the story. book and that Piper said he to illustrate a book written by another At the end of the book, Piper writes he thinks the worked on the book author.” “I look forward to doing what about how he was inspired from his own book “will help off and on for about artists love best, communicating through childhood, having experienced growing parents and three years in his images” said Piper. up with divorced parents. children look at free time. Then, LHS students explore Europe

By Jordyn Ting relaxed and slow paced.” Rachael said, “My favorite activity was like tourists the entire trip. Robbie said Editor-in-Chief Eggleston jokingly said she learned going white water rafting in Switzerland that they “left places long before culture “that there is no gum chewing in German and getting chocolate and waffles in started to influence [them] much.” Over the summer of 2012, Lakeview schools!” Belgium.” Rachael, on the other hand, said, “It was High School junior Robbie Woodruff, Eggleston described her favorite city The students each made several new amazing how different their culture and LHS freshman Rachael Woodruff, and London as “just unexplainbable.” friends while on the trip and still stay habits were.” Trumbull County Technical Center in touch with Both students said they felt that the senior Kayla Eggleston participated in most of them. trip was very educational. the People to People Program, traveling to Robbie said, Robbie said that he “learned a lot of six European countries. of the students history about the countries [he] visited.” The students spent time in Zurich, participating in Rachael said that they learned specifically Switzerland; Aschaffenburg, Germany; the program, about World War II and Normandy Amsterdam, Netherlands; Belgium; “about half Beach, about Anne Frank in a visit to Paris, France; and London, England. were from Ohio, her home, and about the history of some The students stayed in various small some were from European castles. hotels and hostels. While staying in Wisconsin, about Rachael said that if given the Germany, however, the students stayed a third were from opportunity to travel abroad again, she with German host families for three Minnesota, and would “do so with [her] family to share days. two were from the experience.” Robbie also said that he Robbie said this experience was the Submitted Arizona.” “loved traveling abroad” and would do highlight of his trip because he “was Robbie and so another time but not with the People able to go to school in Germany and see Kayla Eggleston, Rachael Woodruff, and Robbie Woodruff Rachael both said to People program. He said that “staying how different all aspects of life are.” “In traveled abroad with a group of students from around the that, for the most to a strict schedule was not enjoyable as Germany, people seemed much more country as participants in the People to People program. part, they felt [he] could not come to truly love a place in a few days.” The Bulldog Bulletin Editorial Policy As preservers and promoters of democracy, schools shall protect, encourage, and enhance speech and positive exchange of ideas as a means of protecting our American way of life. Students are protected in their exercise of expression by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Accordingly, school officials are responsible for ensuring freedom of expression for students. The Bulldog Bulletin, the official non-school sponsored newspaper of Lakeview High School, has been established as a public forum for student expression and as a voice in uninhibited free speech. 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Full name: Favorite Lakeview staff member:Mr. Cats Elaine Marie Moldovan Wright, Mr. Senedak Favorite restaurant: What you go by: Favorite band/singer: My own kitchen, mamma does it best! Laine, Lain, Lainis, Lain-e Mayday Parade <3 If you had three wishes you would…: Best friends: Most embarrassing moment: Have a baby lion, live on the beach, always Justine, Lana, Emily, Megan, Sierra, Arch Punting the ball off Caitlyn Yocum’s head be happy Favorite underclassmen: and scoring on myself my freshman year Favorite late night television show? Abby Pavlick, Ali Pavlick, Dylan of soccer. Oh ya, the whole guys soccer Fresh Prince of Bellaire! (Dawson) Brown team was behind me. Where do you see yourself in 20 years? Extra curricular activities: Favorite quote: Hopefully, with a successful career, a Soccer, Ski Club, Beta Club, STAND “Saying someone can’t be sad because happy family and hopefully living on the Dream date: someone else may have it worse is just beach! Jenson Ackles like saying someone can’t be happy What is your favorite time/place of the Elaine Marie Favorite spot for open lunch: because someone else may have it better.” school day? I still pack my lunch… Favorite movie: The bell ringing at the end of the day Thing you will miss least about LHS: The Lion King I and II What is your most prized possession? Moldovan AP English class junior year Do you collect anything as a hobby? My cats <3

Full name: My house or my friend’s houses know: Megan Marie Paskey Thing you will miss least about LHS: There could be spider eggs in the end of What you go by: The hallways your banana Megan Marie Meg, Paskey Favorite Lakeview staff member: elevision show?: Best friends: Mrs. Liplin, Mr. Wright, Mrs. Schlatt, Mrs. Keeping Up With the Kardashians… Paskey Elaine Moldovan, Emily Yocum, Lana Miller yeah Jones Something interesting no one knows Where do you see yourself in 20 years? Favorite underclassmen: about you: Hopefully married, with kids, living The soccer girls, Morg, Kate and, I My left eye is half brown, half green near a major city :) guess, my sis Jenna and her friends Favorite quote: Favorite sports team: Extra curricular activities: “Treat every day like a new life.” Indians <3 Soccer, Track, NHS, Sr. Beta, Spanish First feature you notice in opposite sex: Least favorite subject: Club, Warren Juniorettes Height…I’m short. ENGLISH! After high-school plans: Favorite movie: What is your favorite time/place of the Study Pediatric Therapy, somewhere, I The Blind Side :) school day? don’t know where Do you collect anything as a hobby? Open lunch or yearbook Dream date: I don’t try to collect them, but I have an What is your most prized possession? Channing Tatum unhealthy number of hats My hate or George, my pillow pet Favorite spot for open lunch: Most useless piece of information you

Full name: Parents dropping their kids off for Favorite restaurant: Nicholas Peter Preston school in the mornings. Yamato’s Nicholas Peter Best friends: Favorite Lakeview staff member: Favorite Super Hero: Kristin, Aaron, Ryan, Ting, Rissy, Jac, Nat, Toss-up between Mrs. Paczak and Spidey. For sure. Preston Meg, Jaimee, Katie, Casey, Dickey, Joe, Senora Seiple. Favorite late night television show: George, Jesse, and Laura Ogurchak<3 Most embarrassing moment: My bed time is nine. I’ve never watched Favorite underclassmen: Falling through the bleachers freshman a “late night” TV show. Whitters and Chloe. year in front of all the senior and junior If elected President, what is the first Extra curricular activities: girls. thing you would do: Swimming, eating and golf. Favorite quote: Move the White House to the beach. After high-school plans: “I just want to be a footnote in someone Where do you see yourself in 20 years: Work at the Trumbull Country Club. else’s happiness.” Hopefully somewhere on the beach... Lifeguard 4 lyfe. Pet Peeve: If you could be a fruit, which would Dream date: When people are overly confident. you be? Why? Kelsey Palumbo and/or Natalie Portman First feature you notice in opposite sex: A mango; it’s tropical. Favorite spot for open lunch: Smile What is your most prized possession: My house Favorite band/singer: My Starbucks Rewards card. Thing you will miss least about LHS: The Script

Full name: Thing you will miss least about LHS: Favorite band/singer: Lana Catherine Jones AP classes! Carrie Underwood or anyone country What you go by: Funniest high school memory: Favorite restaurant: Laners, Lan, Lana Banana When Mr. Wright kicked Emily and me Mama Moldovan’s kitchen! Delish <3 Best friends: out of class Most useless piece of information you Elaine Moldovan, Emily Yocum, Megan Favorite Lakeview staff member: know: Paskey Mrs. Liplin, Mr. Wright, Mr. Piper Elephants are the only mammals that Favorite underclassmen: Something interesting no one knows can jump and are the only animals with All the soccer girls, Andrew Grove about you: 4 knees Extra curricular activities: Some people know, but I absolutely HATE Favorite late night television show: Beta Club, Ski Club, STAND, soccer chocolate Awkward. #TeamMatty After high-school plans: Favorite quote: Favorite sports team: Study graphic design, who knows “Everyone wants happiness, no one STEELERS :) where wants pain. But you can’t have a rainbow What is your favorite time/place of the Lana Dream date: without a little rain.” school day? First feature you notice in opposite sex: Rocco Sandrella, of course :) The 2:30 pm bell or open lunch Catherine Jones Eyes and smile Compiled by: Casey Boldt October 2009 Senior Spotlight 5

Full name: Things you will miss least about LHS: When Slender Man comes and steals my Zachary Andrew Frasca The color choice of the floor tiles in the toothpaste in the middle of the night. Zachary Andrew What do you go by: classrooms. Dream date: Frasca, Freshcat, Derpy, Princess Luna Funniest high school memory: Pinkie Pie Frasca Best friends: Jazz Band Improv Day Favorite feature of the opposite sex: ]Tim Hoffman, Nathan Hanson, Keith Something interesting no one knows Hair Hazel, Abigail Wakefield, Max Moore about you: Favorite movie: Favorite Underclassman: I was sent to the principal’s office almost The Demented Cartoon Movie Alex Shortreed, Tic-tac, Scooter, Dora every week in elementary school for Do you collect anything as a hobby? Young, Kylie Rizzo, Nick Durst fighting on the bus. Nuka-Cola Quantums Extra-curricular activities: If you could go back in time, where Favorite composer: Golf, tennis, Co-ruler of Equestria, Beta would you go and what would you do? John Mackey club, NHS I would go to the beginning of time and If you have three wishes you would: After high school plans: place a chicken and an egg next to each 1. Wish for MLP:FIM season 3 to come College at the University of Cincinnati other just to mess with theorists! out 2. Code Lyoko to air season 5 3. Jazz for an engineering degree Pet peeves: band was still 7th period

Full name: I have two. Miss Bucko and Mrs. Haw- 1999 was by Phil Dawson. Clay William Becker ley If you had three wishes you would: What you go by: Favorite movie: 1. Lots of money 2. Big house 3. More ge- Clay Clay or Beck The Watchmen niesFavorite late night television show: Best friends: Favorite superhero: Conan William Becker Jake Colbrunn, Erich Schmitt, Zach Spiderman Where do you see yourself in 20 years? Nussle, A.J. Miller, Trevor Watson, Jake Favorite quote: Kickin’ back in Florida on the beach with young “You either die a hero, or live long enough my husky. Favorite underclassmen: to see yourself become the villain.” Audrey Letson, Evan Olbrych, Austin First Feature you notice in the opposite Favorite sports team: Olbrych, Gabe Olejnik sex: Cleveland Browns Extra curricular activities: Eyes If you could be a fruit, which would Soccer Favorite band/singer: you be? Why? Favorite spot for lunch: Foster the People A pineapple so Spongebob can live in Brother’s Most useless piece of information you me. Thing you will miss the least about know: After high school plans: Attend Kent Favorite Lakeview staff member: The Browns’ first rushing touchdown in State for hospitality management

Full name: Favorite Lakeview Staff member: singing out of tune for more than 90 sec- Alexander Rudolph Sims Mr. Shan onds. ALexander Goes by: Something interesting no one knows Favorite superhero: Alex about you: na na na na na na na na na na na na na na Rudolph Sims Best friends: I go time traveling on the weekends in a na na……Spiderman!!! Tim Hoffman, Alec Barrickman, Buck blue police box. Favorite late night television show? Eaton, Jake Rozz, and Adam Shortreed If you could go back in time, where Breaking Bad Favorite underclassmen: would you go and what would you do? Where do you see yourself in 20 years? Morgan Sims, Jonathan Lang, Kylie Riz- That’s funny, because I was hunting vam- Owning a chain of awesome restau- zo, Aaron Hughes, Batman pires with Abe Lincoln just last week- rants...stay tuned! Extra-curricular activities: end! Ideal college you would attend: Band, ski club Pet peeve: Art Institute of Pittsburgh After high school plans: People interrupting, not cool. Least favorite subject: Culinary school Favorite feature you notice in opposite Social studies Dream date: sex: What is your favorite time/place of the Alyssa Lang Sense of humor school day? Favorite spot for open lunch: Most useless piece of information: 1st period…late arrival HOME (you can’t beat free food). In Nags Head, NC, you can be fined for

Full name: Something interesting no one knows Adam Levine Nina Spasojevic about you: Favorite restaurant: Best friends: I’m 100% Serbian, and I’m fluent in Ser- Red Lobster Morgan Williams, Lizzy Konitshex, Hal- bian. If you had 3 wishes you would: NIna Spasojevic ey Ball, Taylor Ellsworth, Karrick Gil- If you could go back in time where 1. Find a cure for all illnesses 2. Meet Tim lespie, Stefanie Fax, Shane Smith would you go and what would you do? Tebow 3. Wish for three more wishes After school plans: I’d probably go back to the 80’s and see If elected president, what is the first Attend college, after college I hope to get how my parents were like when they thing you would do? married and start a family. were teenagers. I would get rid of our country’s debt. Dream Date: Pet peeves: Where so you see yourself in 20 years? Tim Tebow When a person thinks that they’re better I hope to have a good job, a wonderful Favorite spot for open lunch: than everyone else. husband and children, Home First feature you notice in opposite sex: Favorite sports team: Things you will miss least about LHS: height Everyone know this: PITTSBURGH 8th graders and crowded hallways Favorite movie: STEELERS!! Favorite Lakeview staff member: 21 Jump Street Ideal college you would like to attend: Madame Hartley Favorite singer: OSU or YSU Compiled by: Morgan Sims The Bulldog Bulletin 6 Features Calling all thrill ride fans

By Lauren Hennessy Advertising Editor & Photography Editor The Black Widow: The Gatekeeper: This 2012-2013 year will be more exciting for amusement park Height: 146 feet enthusiasts. Cedar Point and Kennywood, both located in Ohio, have Time- 2 minutes, 40 seconds recently announced new rides for the upcoming season. Cedar Point will unveil a new rollercoaster in 2013; Kennywood has just opened their new Speed: 68 mph extreme thrill ride. Speed: 67 mph Cedar Point is home to some of the top rollercoasters of the world and will, this upcoming year, open another record-breaking ride. Named the Seats: 40 riders “Gatekeeper”, this monster of a ride will be the tallest and longest winged Height: 170 feet rollercoaster in the world and will also have the tallest inversion on any rollercoaster. The “Gatekeeper” blasts daring riders off at 65 mph on 4,164 Ride Height: 90 feet feet of track. The biggest thrill of the ride comes at the initial drop as riders Total cost: $30 million are rotated 180 degrees and flipped upside down as they plunge down a 164 foot drop. Opening: May 2013 Angle: 120 degrees The amusement park Kennywood has just revealed their newest addition called “The Black Widow”. Forty riders are strapped into seats that form a giant circle. The circle then spins clockwise and back and forth in a pendulum Length: 4,164 motion at 68 mph. In full swing the circle will reach a staggering 146 feet Opening: open now! high with an angle of 120 degrees. Along with thrills, “Black Widow” riders will have amazing views of the Kennywood park, if they dare to open their eyes.

Cedar Point: One Cedar Point Drive Sandusky, OH

Kennywood: 4800 Kennywood Boulevard West Mifflin, PA 15122 Hennessy TCTC moves into the future with paperless classes By Amber Palmer online, and every teacher having Features Editor his/her own page where notes are posted, it seems Lakeview After receiving a grant for is heading towards adopting a new technology, the Trumbull similar system. Career and Technical College According to LHS Principal (TCTC) has schoolwide Richard Stevens and Assistant paperless classes, notebooks Principal Lawrence Herrhotlz, being replaced with iPads and Lakeview is not ready to get notes being a click away on anywhere close to being as every student’s Google docs paperless as TCTC has become; account. however, it is inevitable that “I like it for English, but I everything will eventually be don’t like it for math,” Elizabeth mostly paperless, especially Pospicil said. “In English, for with the extreme costs of buying me, it’s easier to type [papers] text books sets. Cost will always out and I almost never do rough be a factor, as well as usefulness drafts. For math, I like to be able when it comes to technology. to write [problems] out, erase, “Technology is just one tool and see my mistakes.” for the educator, not the tool. Even though this new We’re more concerned about technology is available to comprehension of concepts,” students, teachers aren’t forcing Herrholtz said. it upon them, according to Youngstown State University Pospicil. They tell students if has an online system similar to they want to take traditional Submitted by Elizabeth Pospicil Wikispaces called Blackboard, notes they are free to. With where students post homework, Trumbull Career and Technical College students’ notes contain useful the notes being so convenient, work on group projects, and are images, maps, and charts depicting concepts taught in the lessons. simply downloaded off the able to contact teachers. Being internet and accessed on the weekend if I don’t have he/she would have to go to a have graphs, maps, and other surrounded by technology at the ipads with a note app, it technology around me,” Pospicil library to access the notes or graphics inside [the] notes.” an earlier academic level may seems as though there are no said. take traditional notes. With Lakeview High School make learning programs such as downsides, except for those Since the iPads are school Some positives of using the teacher Jean Ruane using Blackboard easier for incoming without computer access. owned, they stay at school. If iPad, said Pospicil, is being Wikispaces for class homework, college students and give them “I don’t like how I have no a student who doesn’t have “able to add information some teachers having twitter, one less problem to worry about way to access my notes over internet access wants to study, and highlights into notes, to all of the required forms being when entering college.

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As with PAM, students will receive a he/she is Ramey said that the benefits Since parents and guardians preset username and password. bound by “depend on the student and of Lakeview students have had Unlike PAM, however, DASL c o n t r a c t what he/she wants to do.” access to their student’s grades, allows parents and students and must Overly stressed students Parent Assist Module (PAM) and to change their password and enroll at need not suffer through the ESIS has been the mode through username. According to LHS the school. college application process as which teachers recorded grades secretary Micki Semroc, all This option long, since applications are due and students and parents students should have access to is intended for no later than Nov 1. Students monitored the student’s grades. their accounts by the time of students who are can also receive their decisions This year, a new program is this article’s publication. completely sure that much sooner than regular being used. LHS Assistant DASL is getting mixed the college is the perfect fit decision applicants (collegeboard. Principal Lawrence Herrholtz reviews from Lakeview and who definitely do not need com). said, “ESIS was bought out by teachers. financial aid. In addition, at some another student data collecting LHS Choir director and The early action option, prestigious, private universities, company, who then bankrupted teacher Bonnie Chronister said, By Jordyn Ting however, is not a binding a notably higher admittance ESIS for less competition.” “I liked ESIS more than DASL. Editor-in-Chief decision but offers an earlier rate is seen for early applicants. DASL, pronounced “dazzle,” On ESIS I could print labels, date of acceptance or denial; For example, Duke University and every While most seniors are just this plan offers students more accepts about 25% of early page I printed beginning to fill out the opening freedom and flexibility when decision applicants but only had student lines of their college applications, applying and when receiving approximately 12% of regular information, others are practically finished acceptances. decision applicants. such as gender with their applications. Lakeview High School senior Also, following this trend, and phone Students interested in Megan Paskey said that she is in the fall of 2011, Harvard n u m b e r , applying early and, therefore, planning to apply Early Action accepted 18% as compared which DASL receiving admittance decisions to Purdue, one of her top college to 6% in the previous year, doesn’t have.” early can apply in one of two choices, because she “wants Princeton accepted 21% as Though, she ways: early decision or early [her] decision earlier.” compared to 8%, and Stanford does admit action (depending on the type Students do not have to accepted 13% as compared to that she offered by the school). withdraw all other applications 7% (thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com). doesn’t know The early decision option is after receiving an early action Not all universities follow these the program a binding plan. If a student is admittance decision but, rather, statistics, however. is a program that allows teachers well enough yet. admitted under this restriction, can wait and compare different Students cannot simply expect to take attendance, make seating On the other hand, LHS he or she is permitted to enroll college acceptances and to be accepted after sending charts, record grades, and more. Spanish teacher Mark Swinning only at this school. Students are scholarship offers. This option in early applications because, Teachers can enter lesson plans said that “DASL is more user- permitted to apply early decision is more suited to those students according to Ramey, college for parent viewing. This feature friendly, but it can be confusing to only one school and, once who are not as sure that one admissions is “just a numbers only gives a quick look at the because it has more options accepted, must withdraw any particular college is absolutely game.” plans for the week. Teacher per screen.” Swinning said he applications to other schools. their first choice. maintained PowPak pages wishes there was a way for him This option’s disadvantages are Applying either early decision are still available for lesson to print out a list of student that, regardless the amount of or early action provides several plans. Teachers can also post birthdays. scholarships offered the student, benefits for students. Lunch Lines Of what state was Of what state is Mitt What number President Barack Romney governor? president is Obama governor? Answer: Massachusetts Barack Obama? Answer: Illinois Answer: 44 “Alaska”- Cara Fuller, 10 “27”- Chris Churley, 9

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“Rhode Island” - Kyle Dockery, 10 “Antarctica” - Tyler Sayers, 10 “Illinois”- Lexi Likens, 11 “50”- Lexi Oakes, 9 “South Carolina” “Louisiana”- Alli Pavlik, 11 - Claire Rowlands, 9 “New Hampshire” Compiled by: Audrey Letson - Tommy Bell, 10 “144”- Anthony Sember, 11 The Bulldog Bulletin 8 Features companies cater to LHS changes up schedules Gluten-free lifestyle By Shayla Williamson It’s going to be a great learning and others having health per teacher for help if needed” Reporter experience for the students and semester.” The administration said Morgan Williams, a By Audrey Letson myself.” wants to “prepare students French IV student. Hartley Reporter Recently, Lakeview High Freshmen were introduced for college and said, “Guided independent School made changes in their to all year round gym make a shift to study is a temporary solution Gluten-free diets are classes offered. Eighth grade and health class, college readiness.” and a way to save French IV, sweeping the nation as was introduced to Science with the classes on Addison Sember, which is my smallest class, the newest fad diet. The Inquiry, freshmen to a gym and alternating days. LHS freshman, from being canceled this year. Oxford Advanced Learner’s health class change, and seniors Freshmen are said, “It has been Due to increased enrollment, Dictionary defines gluten as “a sticky substance that is a to French independent studies. scheduled to hard adjusting there are too many classes and mixture of two proteins and Science Inquiry was created have gym on to having both levels for me to teach and still is left when starch is removed to help students better their M o n d a y s classes year round. retain a prep period. Through from flour, especially wheat science skills. Taught by Scott a n d I tend to forget this compromise, I can still flour.” This means that Taylor, the students use Study Wednesdays, what class I have conduct French IV, yet also gluten-free diets remove any Island as a way to reinforce health Tuesdays which day, especially have valuable planning time.” products made with wheat, their knowledge of science. and Thursdays, Fridays. I prefer having During the class period, Hartley barley and oats, substituting Tarryn Mansfield, a Lakeview with Friday’s alternated the classes per semester “teaches class as I normally foods containing soy and rice. eighth grader, said the class between the two classes. because that was easier to would for about 30 minutes. People who diet may think “has been doing review lessons Richard Stevens, LHS Principle, remember.” However, Kelsey For the last part of the period, that removing large amounts on Study Island. Mostly fifteen and Lawrence Herrholtz, LHS Palumbo, LHS freshman, said students can work individually of carbohydrates from questions on practice mode. Assistant Principle, both agree “I really like switching to gym or in small groups if needed. their diets will make them The students go to class with that having gym class all year and health every other day. It’s Most French IV students have healthier; however, this is not only and planner and wait for round “will allow students to a lot different than I’m used to adjusted very well. They are a case. Studies have shown no the teacher to tell them their continue to stay active year but so far I like changing better strong group with the skills and proven benefits to a gluten- assignment.” Eighth grade not round, which will help students than not.” dedication necessary to succeed free diet but show it can only has Science Inquiry as a do better in their classes.” The most drastic change is in such a program.” “The class actually be harmful because reinforcement class, but also a This change “will also allow the change in French IV to it is similar to French III but with it lacks fiber, vitamins and regular science class with either all students to have an equal being taught as an independent less grammar. So far, we haven’t minerals, and wheat protein, all essential elements for a Sean Craigo or John Wright. opportunity because they will study. Instead of being taught been too independent yet, and healthy diet. Taylor said, “Things seem to be all have the same classes all year by Kim Hartley, students we have a small class of ten” Although living gluten- going well in Science Inquiry 8. instead of some having gym teach themselves but “can said Williams. She said she and free is not ideal for most still ask classmates and their her fellow classmates will learn Americans, some people require it. A growing number of Americans are Lakeview welcomes new teachers being diagnosed with Celiac disease or gluten intolerance. According to www.celiac.com, Sophomore Marissa Synder, Mr. Geraghty Mrs. Sidley who has been diagnosed with Celiac disease, said things like going to the grocery store, going to friends’ houses and going to parties are especially hard. Food is the center of social events most of the times, so not being able to eat wheat makes social events difficult. Sydner also said that people are becoming more aware of the different kinds of intolerance so companies are starting to advertise their

products as being gluten free. This is a tremendous help to Olejnik Olejnik her while searching for foods she can eat she said. Celiac disease is an 1.) Where were you born? Cleveland, Ohio 1.) Where were you born? Greenville, PA autoimmune disorder in which a person cannot 2.) What was your worst subject in school? 2.) What was your worst subject in school? properly digest wheat, Typing History meaning the body will attack itself in the presence of even 3.) What is your favorite sports team? Cleveland 3.) What is your favorite sports team? Cleveland small amounts of gluten. Indians Browns and Atlanta Falcons Gluten intolerance is like Celiac except for it is not an 4.) What activities do you like to do in your spare 4.) What activities do you like to do in your autoimmune disorder. time? Walking my dog Stella and playing with my five month spare time? Crochet stuffed animals and watch a t.v. With more and more Americans being diagnosed old son, Luke series with some form of gluten intolerance, the market for 5.) What is your favorite food? Pizza 5.) What is your favorite food? Pasta gluten-free foods is increasing. Companies are advertising 6.) Have you ever traveled out of the country? If 6.) Have you ever traveled out of the country? more and more gluten-free so, where? I have traveled to 38 different countries includ- If so, where? Only to Canada to see Niagara Falls products, and restaurants are ing, Thailand, Korea, Russia, Philippines, Oman, and Kuwait. featuring gluten-free options 7.) What high school did you attend? Niles such as rice flour bread, rice 7.) What high school did you attend? Jefferson High McKinley pastas and baked goods made School with rice and soy flours. 8.) Did you engage in any extra-curricular During 2004-2005, sales of 8.) Did you engage in any extra-curricular activ- activities in college or High School? Unfortu- gluten-free products increased ities in college or High School? High School , I played nately, no; although, sometimes, I regret that now. 77.8 million dollars, a 14.6% football and baseball. I wrestled and threw shot put. growth (www.uchohospitals 9.) Have you taught anywhere else? I did some .edu). 9.) Have you taught anywhere else? Jensen Beach subbing at Hubbard High School and at Warren JFK. For more information, visit High School in Florida. www.celiac.com. Compiled by: Lauren Hennessy and Ashley Olejnik October 2009 Features 9 Frozen yogurt craze sweeps the valley

By Michaella Radich Back Page Columnist & Layout Editor free temporary tattoos, their cheerful choice between the two stores was and the price.” service doesn’t make up for the lack of an easy one to make. Miller said,“ Although each frozen yogurt store attendance to the topping stock and the I definitely prefer Brain Freeze. It’s offers nearly unlimited combinations Frozen yogurt has taken the outrageous prices. closer and cheaper and all around more of tasty frozen desserts and toppings, Mahoning Valley by storm. August More recently introduced to the convenient. I don’t have to set aside a with reasonable hours (open until 11 welcomed this new craze to the valley valley is Brain Freeze, another self- special time to make the trip to Brain o’clock PM nightly), the with open arms, as Mechie’s, a self- serve frozen yogurt franchise that set Freeze. I can just overwhelming crowds serve frozen yogurt chain, opened in the up shop in the Howland Plaza this get up and go.” stuffed into the cramp Presidential Square Shopping Center month. Workers at this “fro-yo” spot Preston’s view on quarters of the under- in Boardman, Ohio, Mechies offers a are pleasant without the insincere cheer the two stores is just stocked Menchie’s wide variety of mouth-watering flavors, required of Menchie’s employees. Brain the opposite. He Boardman location pales including no sugar added, non-dairy Freeze offers dozens of delicious flavors said, “Menchie’s, in comparison to the sorbet, and low fat and toppings, just as Menchie’s does, for me, is the spacious, well-stocked options, along with several special dietary options. obvious choice. Howland Brain Freeze with dozens The treats are refilled frequently The atmosphere store. However, price of toppings and stations are tended to and people at which is almost always ranging from very attentively. Menchie’s are so the most important factor dry cereals W h i l e much more fun to teens was the deciding to fresh s t i l l and welcoming. I factor for me. The cheaper, fruits to on the think the quality more conveniently located candies. p r i c e y of Menchie’s Brain Freeze provides the T h o u g h s i d e , yogurt is superior most enjoyable experience for residents h o u r - B r a i n to the yogurt at Brain Freeze. What I get of Trumbull County. l o n g F r e e z e at Menchie’s is always worth the drive lines stand at c h a r g e s Menchie’s doors night after two cents night, customers may notice the staff’s less per lackadaisical approach to filling the ounce, so the Funky Frozen Yogurt Flavors: topping stations, which were barren equivalent of a large blizzard honeydew melon sorbet upon my first and second visits. at this chain would cost about $9.60. hai iced tea Menchie’s prices are reflective of the Factoring in the time and gas to be saved, T more upscale reputation their frozen choosing Brain Freeze over Menchie’s Fresh baked Snickerdoodle is much more economical. Though the treats carry. While a large blizzard from Maple Nut the local Dairy Queen runs $4.21 for 24 décor at Brain Freeze, uncomfortable ounces of ice cream, a 24-ounce cup of furniture and barren walls, leaves Tropical Lychee can be seen ice cream and toppings from Menchie’s much to be desired crowds Taro costs $10.56. That’s quite a difference, socializing inside the spacious store and especially for penny-pinching high leaving with smiling faces. Banana Cheesecake school students! Although the cashiers Lakeview High School seniors AJ at Menchie’s plaster on a smile and offer Miller and Nick Preston thought the

Mars: The Newly Charted Fronteir Curiosity Rover Sure To Bring Promising Findings golf-cart sized twin rovers were made various instruments including a fine- By Katie Lamar with a ninety day life span, but have been resolution camera, dust-sweeping brush, Editor-in-Chief providing scientists here at home with and a percussive drill, that is able to blast astounding information as to the presence through rocks with more force than an ince January of 2004 the rovers S of water on Mars. Curiosity, is much larger overhead driller on Earth. The HiRise Spirit and Opportunity have been send- and is equipped with 10 science instru- camera was able to caputre new imagesd Quick Facts: ing photographs and other previously ments and a two-year design life. It’s size of Mar’s moon Phobos eclipsing the sun. unattainable information back to Earth is intended to address whether Mars has Yet another impressive feature of the -Curiosity’s rover has a seven and helping scientists un- rover is it’s X- cover the untold mysteries foot long arm that s twice the ray analyzer. , ’ that lie on the “Red Planet.” The Alpha Most recently, the Curiosity size of Spirit and Opportunity’s Particle X-ray rover has supplied scientists Spectrometer, Arms! with an even broader look or APXS, is into the planet’s geological designed to features. shoot X-rays On August 5, Curiosity -The Alpha Particle X-Ray at a target ejected its parachute and rock and read protective back shell and Spectrometer has already the reflected made a third landing on energy to de- detected it’s first signs of Mars. New photos show termine which scientists scorch marks left space.com sulfur and chlorine e l e m e n t s . behind from Curiosity’s are present. landing spot. Picture taken by the Mars rover Curiosity, show one of Mars’ moons Phobos While Curi- “Its a great image of where eclipsing the sun. osity is still we stand relative to the in it’s charac- For Further Exploration: touchdown point now.” terization period, and is said Curiosity’s Mission Manager Mike www.kidcosmos.com had the basic ingredients besides water, not permitted to us it’s robotic arm to its Watkins. Since it’s landing the, car-sized, necessary for life, and if it had the means fullest capabilities yet; the X-ray spectrom- Curiosity has also captured photos of both science.nationalgeographic.com to preserve it. eter has already detected its first elemental the Spirit and Opportunity rovers as they One of Curiosity’s most impressive fea- readings of Martian material. Unexpected www nasa.com continue to roam the planet. While Spirit tures is it’s seven foot long robotic arm. It traces of chlorine and sulfur were picked rover has ended its official mission, the is twice as long as the arms installed on up on a calibration target from Earth. athena.cornell.com Opportunity rover is roughly half-way the Spirit and Opportunity rovers, and Argon was also detected in the Martian marsprogram.jpl.nasa.gov across the planet from Curiosity. has a twist-able, turn-able end weighing atmosphere. Initially Spirit and opportunity, the 66 pounds. The tip is jam packed with The Bulldog Bulletin 10 Entertainment Off The New movie promises unique Beatin’ Path perspective of high school life By Laura Ogurchak A column designated for ‘offbeat’ music three times, and we’ve always replaced people they wish they hadn’t know, and By: Marisa Pesa Reporter it. It’s been a sleeper in the library for the friends who keep them going, this “You see things. You keep quiet about them. almost ten years. Word of mouth sells book describes our world. You understand. You’re a wallflower” (37). this book.” Given the chance to look inside She also said that “a few of the Charlie’s mind, the readers find agonizing This coming of age bestseller with recommended reads Charlie receives moments of his past that even he doesn’t over one million copies in print is now from his teacher include the books such want to understand. The good days were a major motion picture. The film, due as Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A.S. King, many but the bad ones left the deepest out September 21, is bringing to life the Th1rteen R3asons Why by Jay Asher, The scars. compelling story of a depressed teenager. Catcher in the Rye by F. Scott Fitzgerald, The song “Asleep” by The Smiths Starring Emma Watson, and Looking illuminates his world in his head. By (Hermione in the Harry for Alaska participating in new activities such Potter series) plays Sam, by John as actually dancing at a school dance, and Logan Lerman Green are all portraying the Rocky Horror Picture Show, (Percy Jackson in the available in and hanging out at the Big Boy restaurant the Lakeview 1. “Hollywood Forever Cemetery film Percy Jackson and with new friends, Charlie begins to do High School Sings” - Father John Misty the Olympians: The the very thing teens often forget to do: library.” What can a girl possibly say about her Lightning Thief) plays grow up. The main favorite song? Can I just tell you that the main character The author describes Charlie listening Father John Misty a.k.a. J. Tillman a.k.a Charlie. to a perfectly fitting the ex-drummer for Fleet Foxes is the Lerman plays the song on his drive to his man of my dreams and that this very role of a gawky, naïve first perfect party and song will change your life? I might be freshman, trying to shows that experience exaggerating, if you were to listen to understand his first love, can give the “feeling of c h a r a c t e r , this song and the initial listen might played by Watson, while coping with the being infinite” (39). C h a r l i e , be a bit anticlimactic, but this song suicide of his best friend and his own The sole source of writes letters WILL grow on you. mental illness. Critics relate this movie his depression comes to Sixteen Candles, and Pretty in Pink c o n t a i n i n g from his favorite aunt i n t i m a t e 2. “Blood Bank” - Bon Iver both directed by John Hughes, in large who died when Charlie moments of his What’s more romantic than meeting part due to the soundtrack with artists was young, leaving life. Readers do your love at the blood bank? This including The Smiths and Sonic Youth. behind a secret he has not know where story song is cute and cold weather The book and the film illuminate kept inside all this time. his letters go or to whom he is writing but appropriate. If you already know this what high school is really like for the Could this secret lead him into more do know his letters are based on his life song, check out an awesome you-tube large number of students who are not despair or push him toward people he experiences to which high school kids cover sung by Anna Scouten. the popular ones. To watch the trailer loves? All we know is that Charlie tells visit the website at http://perks-of-being-a- can instantly relate. himself he is doing his best, and when Hitting sensitive subjects such as 3. “The Past and The Pending” - wallflower.com/. he’s not, he will be soon: “You see things. physical abuse, sexuality, abortion, and The Shins Christine Daubenspeck, Lakeview You keep quiet about them. You understand. drugs, Charlie learns the most important Images taken from www.collider.com This is a song I can cruise to in the car High School Media Center Specialist said, You’re a wallflower.” (37). part of high school – finding oneself. while doing that dolphin-hand-thingy “The Perks of Being a Wallflower has With characters teens can relate to such outside my window. been an under the radar cult favorite for almost ten years. It’s been stolen at least as the love they wish they had, the 4. “And if My Heart Should Somehow Stop” - James Vincent McMorrow Reddit and memes invade the internet James is hands down my Irish-folk version of John Mayer. His lyrics are By Casey Boldt one million page views per month. It to blueglass.com, r/suicidewatch is one genuinely beautiful, and his somewhat Fundraising Manager promotes a new growth we have of the most impressive girly voice is memorable. I saw him yet to see on other website communities with play acoustic in Pittsburgh this past What is a reddit? What is a meme? communities. Also, as said almost 9,000 summer for free, and it was worth What do they do? The real question in blueglass.com, Reddit subscribers. It every penny! (insert lame-joke-laugh is…what don’t they do? With growing is beginning to shape is one of the here) technology, new internet pages have been the universe in a more largest groups created. Say goodbye to Google, Facebook, positive light. Reddit is in the world 5. “Satisfaction” - Allen Stone Twitter and many more websites because considered to be obscure, d e d i c a t e d This man has SOUL. Editor Jordyn and reddits and memes are officially in. but the site is making new to suicide I saw him open for Jack’s Mannequin A reddit, (reddit. waves and has become p r e v e n t i o n . last year and let me tell you his com), is “the well known. People This suicide powerful R&B voice does not match up front page who subscribe to p r e v e n t i o n with his blonde curls and red-rimmed of the Reddit are known group is 100% glasses. Allen Stone is a prime as “Redditors.” unfunded and 100% example of an underrated musician. Blueglass.com made a list of volunteer oriented. 19 reasons why Reddit is A meme, according to blueglass. 6. “Mona Lisa” - Guster “unbelievably awesome.” com, is an element of a culture I can’t help myself from digging out Some of the reasons include or behavior that may be passed music from the 90’s! We consider “Reddit is a magnifying from one individual to another ourselves to be from that decade, glass of the Internet,” by nongenetic means, especially but, in reality, our toddler selves were “Reddit Helps Determine imitation. Many memes established really only in tune with the cartoons the News Cycle,” “Reddit by Reddit are “Troll Quotes,” “I’m with or little kid fads of the time, not the is a life saver,” and “Reddit CoCo,” “Bearsharktopus,” and the list ahhh-some music (minus Mariah is a meme maker and trend goes on. Carey). internet.” setter.” All of the reasons Internet memes, according to You can find show how Reddit makes the memecenter.com, are used to describe a 7. “Too Afraid to Love You” - The anything on Internet a less complicated concept that spreads via the internet. Black Keys there that you could place to work. Reddits also allow in- People refer to Internet memes for funny Hits like “Gold On the Ceiling” and possibly ever think of. The depth discussions over topics that would videos, funny images, rage comics and “Lonely Boy” essentially made The categories range from politics to advice never be talked about in a business-type more. Black Keys just last year, but animals. What are advice animals? They group way. In other words, being on Nicholas Boldt, Lakeview High School what many people don’t know is that are simply pictures of animals giving all Reddit is like hanging out with a bunch freshman, said, “Whenever I’m bored or band’s been around since 2002. This different kinds of advice. of companions. feeling down, I visit the world of Reddit particular song possesses the band’s According to blueglass.com, Reddit One of the many ways Reddit can be a and turn my frown upside down. I have namesake vintage-soul sound while was established in 2005 by a man named lifesaver is by the sub-Reddits there are only been a member of Reddit for a couple also incorporating a spooky blues vibe. Condé Nast. Reddit gains more than in the different communities. According months and can still find something new (Fun Fact: The Black Keys hail from on there every day and always get a good September 2012 Entertainment 11

Fall Television Reviews

Shaping sound moves to Here comes mixed reviews the competing world By Kathryn Dickey Fundraising Manager By Ashley Olejnik Reporter Reality television…love it or hate it, it is here to stay. A new hit series on T.L.C., Here Comes All the Right Moves premiered on July 31 on Honey Boo Boo, is the latest addition to the reality Oxygen. It portrays three friends Travis Wall, Nick t.v. family. The spinoff ofToddlers & Tiaras focuses Lazzarini, Teddy Forance, and their fight to have on a six year old beauty queen Alana Thompson a successful dance company named “Shaping and her family. Sounds.” Wall, a well-known choreographer was As we all know from Toddlers & Tiaras, Alana a contestant on So You Think You Can Dance. His was such an interesting character on that series choreography has been Emmy- nominated. alone that a show was built around her. As Lazzarini also came from So You Think You “Honey Boo Boo” appears to be both blissfully Can Dance as season one winner. Robinson has unaware of how she might be perceived and is choreographed and danced on the show Dancing absolutely in love with the camera, I’ve found that With the Stars. The first episode starts with auditions being held for their company. this six year old is not capable of completing a sentence without squishing her belly Many contestants are from the show So You Think You Can Dance, including season fat together, as if she is trying to form words with her belly button, and likes to say nine winner Melanie Moore things like “A dollah makes me hollah!” Her goal in life, which she shares with All the Right Moves explains to viewers how all of her family members, is that she someday much pressure the dance world will win a Grand Supreme title on holds is for professionals. the pageant circuit. Even though the owners of Residing in a tiny house off “Shaping Sound” are always the railroad tracks in McIntyre, busy, they still make time Georgia, the Thompsons do what for their dance company. they can to make ends meet. Mike, Viewers have a chance to also known as “Sugar Bear”, works see choreography by Wall, “seven days a week” mining chalk Lazzarini, and Forance. while Mama June saves money and Each routine has a different trims the family budget by extreme story behind the movement. couponing which is another reality Watching the show, viewers show on T.L.C. Alana’s three sisters Oxygen learn exactly how they feel nicknamed Pumpkin, Chickadee, TLC and why the owners choreograph as they and Chubbs try to keep Alana in-line do. The routines are choreographed to show everyone’s great as being the youngest in the family. capabilities. Each episode shows the drama, the dedication, and behind the scenes. In my opinion, “Honey Boo Boo” should not be criticized for her actions I’ve been inspired by their choreography because of the great amount of artistry because she is a minor. I blame her parents for her boor personality but what I seem each piece has. If dance is of personal interest, I suggest watching this reality show on to find so mesmerizing is her snappy remarks and goofy ways. When I have watched Tuesday’s on the Oxygen channel. the show, she keeps me on my feet, quessing what will blab out of her mouth next.

Amish Gone Wild The New Normal: Mundane

By Aaron Paczak By Cassie Welsh Reporter Reporter NBC’s new adult sitcom The New Normal premiered on Sept. 11 at 9:30 p.m. and airs every Tuesday night at 9:30 p.m. In light of modern-day, unconventional families, Breaking Amish premiering The New Normal tells the story of how two abnormal families come together. Sept. 9 on TLC, details the lives Set in present-day Southern California, Bryan (Andrew Rannells) and David of four young adult Amish (Justin Bartha) are a gay couple looking to have a baby, though they are worried and Mennonite community about raising a child in a not your average, everyday family. When they find a perfect members, who wish to break surrogate mother from her own unconventional family, Goldie (Georgia King), Bryan the constricting chains of the and David start to feel that they can provide as good as a loving family as any family church. The young adults TLC around. Accompanied by her spritely daughter, Shania (Bebe Wood), and crazy plan to travel to New York grandmother, Jane (Ellen Barkin), Goldie and City and experience what the gay couple become the epitome of the they never have before. Kate, world’s “new normal” family. 21, dreams of becoming a The New Normal’s light-hearted comedy model while Abe wishes is appealing, but aside from a few hilarious to try his hand at Life Fleet piloting. one-liners, the show is mainly awkward An 1800s version of Jersey Shore, this show is complete with first time drinking, and boring. Its non-original storyline of the driving, dating and electricity. Drama ensues when the bishop’s daughter, Kate, is average, abnormal family is bland and is served a DUI, and Jeremiah leaves his fiancé to explore the wild jungle of New York. way too similar to many of today’s new TV Watching Breaking Amish was the biggest waste of one hour in my life. sitcoms, and all in all, it is really just a less If looking to learn the ins and outs of Amish life, this is the show for you. funny version of ABC’s Modern Family. The However, if you are in search of a captivating show filled with action and show’s pilot episode does everything but make drama look elsewhere. The show is just plain boring with nothing entertaining its viewers want to watch the next episodes about watching plain people work on the farm, wash dishes, and cook. I even though they can’t be much worse than have no clue what TLC was thinking when they brainstormed this train the first. The New Normal is everything but wreck, but I can’t imagine its lasting more than one season before derailing. new, and nothing but normal. NBC The Bulldog Bulletin 12 Sports One for the books Augusta allows female members Starting QB By Valerie Szabo President of the United States Barack members, and have material? Reporter Obama was quoted by the White House consent to play as a Press Secretary Jay Carney. Obama said guest or to compete By Michael Krafft Augusta National Golf Club in he believes women should be allowed in tournaments. Sports Editor Augusta, Georgia, opened its doors as members of the club and said that The club’s to allow women members for the first the time is “long past when women chairman in magine having a twenty-year-old, I time since the club opened 80 years ago. should be excluded from anything.” 2002, William straight out of college with little job Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Mitt Romney, President Obama’s Johnson, said experience, take over as the head of a major Rice and South Carolina business opponent in this year’s political race, corporation. Would that corporation be at the time golf. executive Darla Moore are the first and on his Twitter account, publically successful? Probably not. So why then do com “Our club has only current women members to be congratulated Augusta National for NFL teams start rookie quarterbacks? enjoyed a camaraderie inducted into the club. As of Aug 2012, admitting its first female members. A rookie quarterback is a raw structure, and a closeness that’s ready to be molded through weeks of Rice and Moore made history by being Member of the Lakeview golf team, served us well for so long, watching his fellow veteran quarterbacks the first two women allowed to wear junior Alyssa Lang, said she agrees with that it makes it difficult for play. Without the year of practice the signature green jackets bearing the the club’s decision: “Golfing should be us to consider change.” experience necessary to get accustomed distinguished logo of Augusta National for both men and women because both Junior Joey Scott, a member with a new offense, new teammates, and Golf Club. From 1933 until 2012, the genders have equal rights.” of the LHS golf team, said, the overall speed of the NFL game, rookie Augusta National Golf Club had been a Other golfers, however, said that “Women and men both have QBs are in for a rough welcome. Sure, a prestigious, all-male club, the best known the club should not feel pressure their own leagues. There is few “NFL ready” rookies do exist, but of its kind. to induct any women at all. Some no reason to be mixed.” history shows that most rookies aren’t Chairman Billy Payne remarked that believe Augusta National is a private LHS Principal Richard an NFL team’s best option. Take Brandon the decision to allow women marks golf club with a set of rules that has Stevens said, “Glad to see Weeden, for example: the Browns rookie a “significant and positive time” for been the same since the club opened, the Augusta National Golf posted some of the worst statistics ever Augusta National. so the chairman should not have Club has moved into the 21st in his opening game while Green Bay Stating his personal opinion on the to change the rules now. Women Century.” Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers subject in April before the Masters have never been denied the right played well after a few years of studying Tournament at Augusta was set to begin, to play, only to become full-fledged under Brett Favre. While Rodgers has proved to be an elite quarterback, the few years he served as a backup allowed him Lance Armstrong investigated on doping charges to gain a vast knowledge of his offense By Marisa Pesa and create chemistry with his teammates. it disappointing when an athlete finds been gathered over the years to prove his Experience is not all rookie QBs lack, Graphics Editor it necessary to cheat in order to win. It guilt. For example, while on his way to however. In high school, most seniors speaks to our win at all costs society winning his first Tour in 1999, Armstrong don’t look up to the freshmen as leaders of On Aug. 23 of this year, world which is problematic.” tested positive for a banned corticosteroid. the school. In the NFL, twenty-eight-year- renowned cyclist and cancer survivor Over the course of the past sixteen Then in 2005, a former personal assistant olds are then suddenly expected to follow Lance Armstrong officially surrendered years, Armstrong has steadily been came forth and claimed he had found a a twenty-year-old with no experience. to doping charges filed against him by accused of doping and has just as steroid in Armstrong’s medicine cabinet While sitting on the bench a few years the United States Anti-Doping Agency steadily denied using any performance- (The New York Times). does not rapidly age a quarterback to the (USADA). According to the World Anti- enhancing drug. In a statement on his A more recent two-year federal point that he is older than everyone else, Doping Code, by refusing to testify against official website, the cyclist said that investigation into Armstrong that it allows him to mesh with his teammates the agency’s accusations Armstrong USADA chief executive Travis Tygart examined possible doping-related and gain the respect of the older guys. will be stripped crimes seemed to have come up empty; With five rookie quarterbacks starting of all titles won one might ask why Armstrong would week one this year, the jury is out on from August 1998 decide to give up defending his name. whether or not they will have a successful forward including According to the cyclist, the charges season like the Panthers Cam Newton or his seven Tour de filed against him were conducted follow in the footsteps of former Browns France titles and through spite, and, after years of turmoil rookie Colt McCoy and fail to shine. 2000 Olympic the drama has caused his family and bronze medal. For career, he said he is “finished with this By Isaac Daffron Armstrong, a retired nonsense.” He wrote, “I know who Reporter cyclist, a lifetime ban won those seven Tours, my teammates from competing in know who won those seven Tours, and The first week of 2012 NFL football any event involving everyone I competed against knows who saw five rookie quarterbacks starting. the USADA is in won those seven Tours” (lancearmstrong. Indianapolis’ Andrew Luck and Wash- effect (The New York com). ington’s Robert Griffin III threw for over Times). LHS senior Eric Harris said, “I still 300 yards while Miami’s Ryan Tannehill Blood doping, by believe that Armstrong was one of threw for 200 yards and a touchdown. definition, is when cycling’s greatest influences. If it wasn’t Quarterbacks are being thrown onto the an athlete illegally for him, Americans would not know field as rookies more than ever, with posi- boosts the number Google.com what the Tour De France even is.” tive results. of red blood cells Whether it is found that Armstrong is Starting a quarterback his rookie year (RBC) in his or her Armstrong’s seven Tour De France Titles have been guilty or innocent, Armstrong has been gives a player a shorter learning curve but revoked due to doping charges. body in order to an inspiration to the people and families much more game experience. Practicing carry oxygen to affected by cancer throughout the entire and watching can only do so much. Noth- the muscles faster. World. LHS senior Meghan Goedeker ing prepares quarterbacks more than actu- said, “His image shouldn’t be ruined just ally playing. The game experience adjusts A higher RBC count means an athlete’s has led “an unconstitutional witch hunt” the players to the speed of the game more stamina and overall performance is greatly that holds “zero physical evidence to for the sake of this alleged scandal.” His quickly, a tough challenge for anyone increased (dictionary.com). “Doping,” as support his outlandish and heinous cancer foundation, Livestrong, has raised going from the college to the pro game. many call it, has become somewhat of a claims.” LHS senior Megan Paskey said, nearly $500 million over the past fifteen While only Griffin led his team to victory, major problem in professional cycling. “If he overcame the obstacle of cancer, years. Ruane said, “I don’t want his great Luck and Tannehill gave performances Regarding the use of enhancement drugs why would he dope? He had too much charitable work to be forgotten. He has their respective teams can build on. among athletes, Lakeview High School on the line to ruin it all by doping.” done so much for others.” Last year, Carolina’s Cam Newton teacher John Ruane said, “I always find However, contradicting evidence has stormed the league throwing for an NFL rookie record 4,051 yards. New York’s Mark Sanchez led the Jets to two AFC Championship games in his first two seasons. Quarterbacks are being drafted to win. Now Coaches face extreme pres- sure to win quickly. Typically, if a notice- Don Ferguson able turnaround is not evident within two years, the coach is out. Coaches draft a 3912 Youngstown Rd. S.E. high profile quarterback and hope that player can lead the team to enough vic- (330) 727-1871 tories to secure the coach’s job for years to come. September 2012 Sports 13 NFL begins season with replacement officials Pick of the By Michael Krafft Senior Zac Sicilian said, “The Even NFL players and coaches have Sports Editor replacement refs have been decent but noticed the change, although they have Litter not great. They have made some glaring been encouraged to keep their mouths Just a year after the NFL players’ mistakes that easily could have led to shut about the replacements. Chicago lockout threatened the 2011 season, a injuries. I think the NFL needs to get back Bears kicker Robbie Gould tweeted that Elijah Henderson new lockout has the NFL worried yet the regular refs as soon as possible.” the replacements were “clueless” and again. The NFL referees have gone on While most games with the replacement that the NFL had “stopped caring about strike, requiring the NFL to h i r e refs have turned out fine during the the integrity of the game (washingtonpost. and use replacement officials preseason, several times a comic but com).” The coaches have been less critical during the preseason and serious error proved to show why of the officials, citing normal human now into the regular season. regular referees are an integral error as the cause for some of the blown Similar to the lockout part of the calls during the preseason. St. Louis head last year, the referees are game. In coach Jeff Fisher said, “Even in games demanding more money the opening where you have your regular officials, and benefits for their work in game of the there are going to be penalties that are the NFL. While the NFL needed to preseason, the missed, OK? (washingtonpost.com)” end last year’s lockout, the referee replacement Week one was no different from the lockout is far lower on the totem r e f e r e e s preseason, with the officials being on pole for things needing to be started by point in the majority of calls while taking resolved. Both parties say they are messing up a lot of time to review scoring plays. The far away from reaching a deal, and the coin toss, only major hiccup came in the closing both agreed to end discussions on a w a r d i n g moments of the Seattle-Arizona game, Sept. 1 after attempting to settle on the ball to the where the officials awarded Seattle a a fair deal. The NFL has experience incorrect team. potentially game-changing fourth time with referee lockouts, however, and Although this was corrected soon after, out. The game was preserved, however, week one of the 2012 season is not the it was just the start of many glaring after Seattle failed to score a touchdown first time replacement refs were used. In mistakes in the preseason. Bloopers following the time out. 2001, a similar situation occurred, but the by replacement refs are much more The NFL is still far from reaching a deal lockout ended after Week One and the scrutinized than those of regular refs, with the regular refs. The replacements regular officials returned for the second meaning the mistakes show every day may be working in the NFL until at least week. on ESPN’s Sportscenter. week five.

Nyad’s dream drowned in the Gulf M. Sims

By Morgan Sims By Aaron Paczak She increased Reporter Reporter her swimming practice times Friday nights, people of the Cortland At eight-years-old, Diana Nyad every other community and Lakeview High School dreamed of one day swimming from week; they students attend Don Richards Memorial Cuba through the Gulf of Mexico to started at 8 Stadium to cheer the Lakeview Bulldogs. Florida, breaking world records in long hours and Elijah Henderson has become one of the distance swimming and “connecting the ended up being many much loved players on the football Cuban and American societies through longer than 24 team. The crowd goes wild, hopeful for swimming (diananyad.com).” hours, which a touchdown when they see Henderson Fifty-four years later, on Aug. 18, 2012, she did with catch and take off with the ball. This Nyad set out from Havana, Cuba, to ease (diananyad. wide receiver, who also plays defensive swim the 103 miles to Key West, Florida. com). back, is quick and agile. Her fourth try in 35 years at swimming Nyad said Henderson said that football means this course, Nyad said that, despite her in her blog, “I “more than money” to him. This National age of 62 years, she was more prepared may not have College Athletic Association hopeful for the journey physically and mentally reached Florida, http://www.cnn.com works hard to earn the chance to play in than ever before according to her blog. but I wouldn’t a division one or a division two school. However, after swimming for more trade these past Henderson has earned the honors of “Mr. Diana Nyad takes her final plunge into the Gulf waters in her than 41 hours straight, Nyad’s quest three years for Touchdown 2011,” First Team Offense, attempt to swim from Cuba to Florida. halted. The longest of her four treks was anything.” and Honorable Mention All-County. cancelled midway through by almost A l o n g s i d e On game days, Henderson must keep every conceivable way: severe tropical Nyad, a team of 25 paddled through the his muscles loose and his energy high. storms, shark sightings, venomous box Gulf waters in boats and kayaks. Her Little Known Competitive games lead to a stressful jellyfish stings, and hypothermia reports support team included meteorologists, Facts mind, and as any athlete may know, the CNN.com. satellite oceanographers, and physicians, mental game is equally important, if not, “Diana Nyad” was the #1 Google Her lips swollen and her jellyfish all trying to keep Nyad safe in case of * more important than the physical game. seach in the world Sept. 23-24, 2011. stings practically fatal, Nyad knew her danger (CNN.com). Competition requires a lot of focus. dream of setting new world records for Her 2012 attempt at swimming the DeSean Jackson, professional football long distance swimming had died as she Florida straight was dubbed the name * Her world records include swim player, is Henderson’s idol. This Bulldog said in her blog. “Xtreme Dream,” by her support group. ming around Manhattan Island and not only works to be like his idol, but Member of the Lakeview Local Schools All donations and earnings Nyad and across the 102.5 miles between the also works to achieve greatness himself. aquatics team, Nick Preston, said that her team received are directly sent to Bahamas and Florida. His friends and family do not, however, Nyad’s journey was very inspiring to organizations protecting the oceans and go unnoticed. Those close to him support his high school swimming career, even ocean life according to her website. what he loves by cheering in the student She biked the length of Vietnam. though she had failed. In her blog Nyad posted, “The Cuba * section of the bleachers or in the other “I couldn’t stay awake for 41 hours Swim traverses a wild and magnificent sections of the stadium with the rest of straight,” said Preston. “Swimming stretch of ocean. Oceans are essential to * She swam with 100-ton “Right” the community. for that long is an unimaginably hard our lives, providing food, fun, and even whales in Patagonia. accomplishment in itself.” the air we breathe. But over the years, Diananyad.com, her website, reports that we’ve taken them for granted. She covered three Olympic Games, Nyad had trained to accomplish this feat Today, 20 percent of the world’s coral * the New York City Marathon, and ` for three years, and she even attempted it reefs have been destroyed, dirty water the Ironman. 169 S. High Street twice in the summer of 2011, failing both plagues our beaches, 90 percent of the times due to ocean swells, shoulder pain, large ocean fish are gone. We need to do (330) 637-3016 asthma, and box jellyfish stings. a better job of protecting the sea.” * She speaks 3 languages and has To train for her swim, Nyad swam in written 3 books. waters at about 85-degrees Farenheit with artificial currents that mimic that of the Gulf of Mexico (diananyad.com). *She played on the Pro Racquetball Cortland Sparkle Market tour. The Bulldog Bulletin 14 Opinion Stupidity causes teen drinking

By Katie Smith school, but have many more Opinion Editor years of being “cool” ahead. Did you know? Which might not happen if •Every year you refrain from he football season means many you drink. T drinking, your chance of things: pep rallies, Friday night tailgating, On another note, if you half-time shows, and after parties. Not completely ignore becoming an alcoholic as an all (maybe not even the majority) of these the effects drinking adult decreases by 14 percent. parties involve drinking; however, those has on your brain, •In 2009, an estimated 623 who do host parties where alcohol is school career and lives were saved by minimum- served give other parties a bad name. criminal record, drinking-age laws. Maybe you didn’t even wait for the think of the effect •Of the young drivers who had football season and have been having judgment, a n d on your future summer parties. Whichever you did, the decision-making. Straight job opportunities. been drinking and were killed in result will be the same. up, drinking makes you P o t e n t i a l crashes, 70% were unrestrained. All I can think about whenever I hear dumber.” I know that smart employers will •Providing alcohol to a person about these parties is that teens who people are making research you by Googling your name. under the age of 21, other than are drinking are throwing their futures the stupid choice to Your Facebook, Myspace (does anyone your own child, is illegal and away, one drink at a time. And don’t get even still have one of those?) and Twitter drink. Think of the can carry a maximum sentence me started on the parents who provide consequences. On accounts are all fair game. And that of one year in jail and/or a fine the alcohol or even just know that it is the high school level, picture you posted at a party holding happening. They are just as responsible an athlete who drinks can get benched a blurred-out beer can is not fooling not to exceed $1,000. The child for the wasted futures as the drinking for several games to a whole season. anybody. That tweet about that awesome may also be subject to fines and teens are. If you’re rolling your eyes and According to the National Organization weed you just smoked is going to bite penalties for underage drinking. preparing to put this article away and for Youth Safety, the penalties for you in the butt. •If you furnish alcohol to a flip through the Senior Spotlights again, If you choose to completely blow this drinking expand beyond just the school person under the age of 21, I understand. But for those who choose rant off as a whole lot of nothing, fine. Just level: “Violators of underage drinking you can be held civilly liable to read until the end, let’s get down to laws often face a trip to jail, the loss of remember that drinking laws were put business. their driver’s licenses, and dozens of in place for a reason: the teen body can’t for any property damage, Underage drinking is stupid, other unanticipated expenses, including handle it. According to dontserveteens.gov, physical injury, or death that dangerous, and does not make anyone attorney fees, court costs, and other fines. “about 5000 kids under 21 die every year results from that person’s look cool. (Some readers may be scoffing Plus, there is the added embarrassment, as a result of underage drinking—from consumption of alcohol. Parents crashes, homicides, and suicides.” at the thought of my daring to tell the humiliation, and potential loss and can also be subject to criminal cold hard truth.) Drinkers lose control. For those who do drink and nothing I consequence related to academic liability for knowingly providing How is that cool? I bet that if everyone eligibility, scholarship awards, and say can change your mind, please don’t weren’t as drunk, they’d be shocked. more.” Before you pick up a drink, just drink and drive. Even if you think that unreasonable and injurious According to abovetheinfluence.com, think of all the possible consequences. you aren’t drunk, don’t get behind the amounts of alcohol to a child drinking can “damage the part of your Is being “cool” in high school worth wheel. I don’t want to hear about your under the age of 17. brain that controls coordination, memory, it? Hopefully, you won’t peak in high being involved in a crash. I’m too young for you to die. Republican vs. Democrat: Battle of the Conventions

ing the Obama administration. The pop- By Isaac Daffron seen the past four years. Ryan addressed By Katie Lamar ular topics included the adherence to the Reporter the way Obama and his administration Editor-in-Chief has been so “silent about their record previously approved budget, the auto bailout, and the ever controversial abor- rom Aug. 27 to the 30 the Republi- and desperate to keep their power.” Like any successful political rally, the F tion debate. can National Convention took Tampa, One of Ryan’s biggest criticisms of 2012 Democratic National Convention, in Speakers from both parties’ conven- Florida, by storm. For three days, no- Obama was his push for “Obamacare,” Charlotte, North Carolina, brought thou- tions want to leave constituents with table Republicans including New Jersey with its hidden taxes and excessive pres- sands of democratic supporters together memorable thoughts that will last well governor Chris Christie, Vice Presiden- sure on the elderly. Romney and Ryan and boosted moral in anticipation of the into the voting days of November, but tial Nominee Paul Ryan, Presidential plan to repeal Obamacare once in office. upcoming Presidential election. Overall, two of the most thought provoking ideas Nominee Mitt Romney, and actor Clint Chris Christie, governor of New Jersey, the meeting evoked a spark in democrats were the restructuring of debt manage- Eastwood dismantled Obama’s adminis- delivered the nation-wide ment for individuals and the maintain- tration. keynote ad- that had ex- ing of current voting restrictions. Through lights, music, and roaring ap- dress. Chris- tinguished In former President Clinton’s speech, plause, the Republican’s message rang tie reinforced with Presi- he touched on the restructuring of debt out clear: America needs a new leader. that Ameri- dent Barack for the individual citizen. One new the- On the last night of the convention, cans need a O b a m a ’ s ory is to calculate a worker’s debt based Eastwood stole the show when he sat leader with s l i g h t l y on their income. This is supposed en- an imaginary “Obama” down in a chair, the desire to disappoint- courage younger workers who are just and asked, “How do you handle prom- be respected, ing results starting in the work place to accept jobs ises you have made when you were run- rather than nearing the that are lower paying without the fear of ning for election?” popular. end of his looming debt. In theory, this concept will Romney continued the Obama roast “Popular- term. allow many new workers to pursue the and outlined his plan for the presidency: ity is fleet- F o u r careers of their choice without the added to create 12 million jobs and give America ing,” Christie years ago, pressure of excess debt. This would be an back to the workers. Under him, Romney said, “but … the conven- excellent vehicle to bridge the class gap, promised America will take advantage respect could tion pro- and boost the economy. It is intriguing, of its massive natural resource depos- grow into moted one though, how the government would be its, thus becoming energy independent. real, lasting main theme: able to subsidize the debt that would America will no longer spend money love.” Chris- change. Af- be left over after the citizen’s payable that does not exist as Romney promises tie described ter Obama’s amount is established. to balances the budget. his view of past term President Clinton stressed the immo- Romney said that Americans did not the Demo- some have rality of changing voting restrictions. get the change and hope expected under crat’s plan: “Whistle a happy tune while criticized the lack of just that. However, Clinton appealed to the supporters by Obama. Instead, he said, jobs became driving us off the fiscal cliff, as long as from September 4-6, the country was re- saying arguing the importance of every- more scarce, small businesses failed, and they are behind the wheel of power.” minded by a variety of notable speakers; one’s right to vote. To truly capture the college graduates fell deeper into debt. As the convention came to a close including former Presidents Bill Clinton essence of democracy in America we He said he wants every American to be and balloons fluttered from the ceiling, and Jimmy Carter, United Auto Workers must include everyone’s vote. In Clin- able to say, “I am an American. I make Americans were presented a new leader President Bob King, former Ohio gover- ton’s discussion of this topic he empha- my destiny.” who will put America back in the capable nor Ted Strickland, Planned Parenthood sized the core beliefs of the Democratic Ryan’s speech introduced Americans hands of citizens. That leader, Mitt Rom- Active Fund President Cecil Richards, party: crafting the government provide to a warm, friendly, and enthusiastic vice ney, commanded the stage with confi- and many others, how much positive presidential candidate, something not dence and authority. change has evolved in our country dur- assistance and support for all citizens. The Bulldog Bulletin September 2012 14 Opinion Opinion 15 Stupidity causes teen drinking Businesses are businesses,

By Katie Smith school, but have many more Opinion Editor years of being “cool” ahead. Did you know? not social commentators Freedom of speech valued Which might not happen if •Every year you refrain from he football season means many you drink. By Amber Palmer By Taylor Waid T drinking, your chance of things: pep rallies, Friday night tailgating, On another note, if you Features Editor Reporter half-time shows, and after parties. Not completely ignore becoming an alcoholic as an all (maybe not even the majority) of these the effects drinking adult decreases by 14 percent. Over the summer, in the news was the issue of businesses becoming involved Recently, during an interview with the Baptist Press Chic-fil-a’s CEO parties involve drinking; however, those has on your brain, •In 2009, an estimated 623 with social issues, mainly ones involving gay rights. Oreo released a picture to Dan Cathy claimed that the chicken franchise “supports the traditional who do host parties where alcohol is school career and lives were saved by minimum- the internet in support of gay rights, while Chick-Fil-A’s owner released a family.” Cathy’s statement evoked emotion and controversy across the served give other parties a bad name. criminal record, drinking-age laws. statement saying that the company is against gay rights. That led to the Jim country with many homosexuals. Many gay- activists staged boycotts, Maybe you didn’t even wait for the think of the effect •Of the young drivers who had Henson Company’s pulling out of their partnership because they’re for and the gay rights group Equality put together a “kiss-in” campaign. On the football season and have been having judgment, a n d on your future gay rights, which then led to Chick-Fil-A trying to hide the fact by saying contrary, many conservatives, religious people, and anti-gays created a been drinking and were killed in summer parties. Whichever you did, the decision-making. Straight job opportunities. that the toys Jim Henson Company was creating were “unsatisfactory.” day to support the restaurant, dubbed “Chic-fil-a Appreciation Day.” result will be the same. up, drinking makes you P o t e n t i a l crashes, 70% were unrestrained. So, basically, it was a field day for the press that led to a lotof Positive and negative reactions exploded from Cathy’s statement, All I can think about whenever I hear dumber.” I know that smart employers will •Providing alcohol to a person different protests in their own rights. causing many people to ask the question “Should companies be about these parties is that teens who people are making research you by Googling your name. under the age of 21, other than Think of it this way. We all have to go to school and let’s able to state their opinion?” are drinking are throwing their futures the stupid choice to Your Facebook, Myspace (does anyone your own child, is illegal and pretend that our school took a stance on a social issue. Since Freedom of speech is a part of our rights, and away, one drink at a time. And don’t get even still have one of those?) and Twitter drink. Think of the can carry a maximum sentence gay rights was the one discussed, let’s say that my high school companies are entitled to those rights. Though me started on the parents who provide consequences. On accounts are all fair game. And that companies put themselves at risk of one year in jail and/or a fine spoke out for gay rights. Does that affect me? No, because I’m the alcohol or even just know that it is the high school level, picture you posted at a party holding for gay rights. Does that affect other people in the school who of negative publicity in stating happening. They are just as responsible an athlete who drinks can get benched a blurred-out beer can is not fooling not to exceed $1,000. The child are against gay rights? Yeah, definitely, because now they feel t h e i r opinion, it’s the for the wasted futures as the drinking for several games to a whole season. anybody. That tweet about that awesome may also be subject to fines and as though they’re supporting an institution that is against c o m p a n y ’s teens are. If you’re rolling your eyes and According to the National Organization weed you just smoked is going to bite penalties for underage drinking. what they believe in. Now, in our example, the risk. No one preparing to put this article away and for Youth Safety, the penalties for you in the butt. •If you furnish alcohol to a student could change schools, but not everyone should be flip through the Senior Spotlights again, If you choose to completely blow this drinking expand beyond just the school person under the age of 21, can afford to do that. The same goes for this e x e m p t I understand. But for those who choose rant off as a whole lot of nothing, fine. Just level: “Violators of underage drinking you can be held civilly liable situation with businesses. Do gay people f r o m to read until the end, let’s get down to laws often face a trip to jail, the loss of remember that drinking laws were put work for Chick-Fil-A? Probably. Can all having business. their driver’s licenses, and dozens of in place for a reason: the teen body can’t for any property damage, of them afford to quit their jobs because Underage drinking is stupid, other unanticipated expenses, including handle it. According to dontserveteens.gov, physical injury, or death that of the stance they take on gay rights? dangerous, and does not make anyone attorney fees, court costs, and other fines. “about 5000 kids under 21 die every year results from that person’s Probably not. Because they have rent freedom look cool. (Some readers may be scoffing Plus, there is the added embarrassment, as a result of underage drinking—from consumption of alcohol. Parents to pay and need to eat, they are of speech; crashes, homicides, and suicides.” at the thought of my daring to tell the humiliation, and potential loss and can also be subject to criminal compelled to continue to work for Companies have the cold hard truth.) Drinkers lose control. For those who do drink and nothing I consequence related to academic liability for knowingly providing a company that openly supports right to state their opinion. Cathy How is that cool? I bet that if everyone eligibility, scholarship awards, and say can change your mind, please don’t a belief that damages their way continued to say, “We drink and drive. Even if you think that unreasonable and injurious weren’t as drunk, they’d be shocked. more.” Before you pick up a drink, just of life. give God thanks for the you aren’t drunk, don’t get behind the According to abovetheinfluence.com, think of all the possible consequences. amounts of alcohol to a child While we’re on the topic freedom we have wheel. I don’t want to hear about your drinking can “damage the part of your Is being “cool” in high school worth under the age of 17. of this whole whoopla that and we know that being involved in a crash. I’m too young brain that controls coordination, memory, it? Hopefully, you won’t peak in high occurred this summer, I it might not be for you to die. want everyone to consider popular with this for a second. Imagine everyone, but the people who worked thank the Lord, we Republican vs. Democrat: Battle of the Conventions at Chick-Fil- live in a country where we A and had to can share our values and operate deal with all of on biblical principles.” American ing the Obama administration. The pop- By Isaac Daffron seen the past four years. Ryan addressed By Katie Lamar these protests a n d citizens are granted “inalienable rights,” ular topics included the adherence to the the way Obama and his administration Editor-in-Chief support days and whatnot that the rights that cannot be surrendered, sold nor transferred Reporter previously approved budget, the auto has been so “silent about their record was going on. They never said to someone else, nor to the government. Freedom of speech bailout, and the ever controversial abor- rom Aug. 27 to the 30 the Republi- and desperate to keep their power.” Like any successful political rally, the anything about their own personal is instilled in those inalienable rights and should not thether F tion debate. can National Convention took Tampa, One of Ryan’s biggest criticisms of 2012 Democratic National Convention, in beliefs on the subject o f gay rights, to a company or corporation.Cathy did not attack anyone or point Speakers from both parties’ conven- Florida, by storm. For three days, no- Obama was his push for “Obamacare,” Charlotte, North Carolina, brought thou- yet people who go there w i l l automatically any fingers, he just stated what he believed in. Standing up for your morals tions want to leave constituents with table Republicans including New Jersey with its hidden taxes and excessive pres- sands of democratic supporters together assume that they are against gay rights. It isn’t right for people should not be frowned up, everyone has different ideaology.If people oppose what a memorable thoughts that will last well governor Chris Christie, Vice Presiden- sure on the elderly. Romney and Ryan and boosted moral in anticipation of the to harass these people working there with their own views, either in saying company stands for, then simply don’t support the company’s product. Not everyone into the voting days of November, but tial Nominee Paul Ryan, Presidential plan to repeal Obamacare once in office. upcoming Presidential election. Overall, “good job, being against the gays!” or saying “you’re a monster for not believing in has the same view and what you don’t agree with, someone else might. That’s what two of the most thought provoking ideas Nominee Mitt Romney, and actor Clint Chris Christie, governor of New Jersey, the meeting evoked a spark in democrats equality!” because these workers never even voiced their opinions! All they did was makes America America. We have the freedom to choose what we want to buy as well were the restructuring of debt manage- Eastwood dismantled Obama’s adminis- delivered the nation-wide show up to work. as where we want to buy it. No one should be told he/she can’t state their opinion. ment for individuals and the maintain- tration. keynote ad- that had ex- I don’t want to address the religious issues that arise with the whole topic of gay Companies, too, are entitled to state their opinion, just as the people are entitled to ing of current voting restrictions. Through lights, music, and roaring ap- dress. Chris- tinguished rights because then this article will be obscenely long, but it’s pretty much the same boycott or stage appreciation days. It’s the American way. In former President Clinton’s speech, plause, the Republican’s message rang tie reinforced with Presi- thought process as the social issues debate. By making their business religiously he touched on the restructuring of debt out clear: America needs a new leader. that Ameri- dent Barack affiliated, they are alienating potential customers who may have different beliefs. for the individual citizen. One new the- On the last night of the convention, cans need a O b a m a ’ s The bottom line is that businesses are institutions that provide goods or services ory is to calculate a worker’s debt based Eastwood stole the show when he sat leader with s l i g h t l y to the people. They shouldn’t be making political or religious statements because, on their income. This is supposed en- Should businesses speak out an imaginary “Obama” down in a chair, the desire to disappoint- really, that’s an unwise business choice. By Oreo’s and the Jim Henson Company’s courage younger workers who are just and asked, “How do you handle prom- be respected, ing results coming out and saying “I support gay rights,” they’re risking the loss of customers starting in the work place to accept jobs ises you have made when you were run- rather than nearing the who don’t want to be associated with gay rights. The same is in reverse for Chick- that are lower paying without the fear of on social issues? ning for election?” popular. end of his Fil-A. I’m not saying that the owners of these companies have no right to voice their looming debt. In theory, this concept will Romney continued the Obama roast “Popular- term. opinions on social issues. If anything, they should be speaking out individually more allow many new workers to pursue the and outlined his plan for the presidency: ity is fleet- F o u r if it’s something they’re passionate about; however, they should not involve a whole careers of their choice without the added to create 12 million jobs and give America ing,” Christie years ago, company in their own personal beliefs. That leads to alienation of customers and of LHS students speak out. pressure of excess debt. This would be an back to the workers. Under him, Romney said, “but … the conven- employees. excellent vehicle to bridge the class gap, promised America will take advantage respect could tion pro- and boost the economy. It is intriguing, of its massive natural resource depos- grow into moted one though, how the government would be its, thus becoming energy independent. real, lasting main theme: able to subsidize the debt that would “I think they “I feel like it’s “I don’t think America will no longer spend money love.” Chris- change. Af- be left over after the citizen’s payable that does not exist as Romney promises tie described ter Obama’s should be able to not a big deal they should amount is established. to balances the budget. his view of past term say what they because [the because businesses President Clinton stressed the immo- Romney said that Americans did not the Demo- some have rality of changing voting restrictions. want because it’s owner of Chick- don’t have the get the change and hope expected under crat’s plan: “Whistle a happy tune while criticized the lack of just that. However, Clinton appealed to the supporters by their business, and Fil-A] doesn’t right to step into Obama. Instead, he said, jobs became driving us off the fiscal cliff, as long as from September 4-6, the country was re- saying arguing the importance of every- more scarce, small businesses failed, and they are behind the wheel of power.” minded by a variety of notable speakers; they can choose treat anyone people’s personal one’s right to vote. To truly capture the college graduates fell deeper into debt. As the convention came to a close including former Presidents Bill Clinton to run it however differently. It’s boundaries.” essence of democracy in America we He said he wants every American to be and balloons fluttered from the ceiling, and Jimmy Carter, United Auto Workers must include everyone’s vote. In Clin- they want.” - just his point of -Cassie Smith. able to say, “I am an American. I make Americans were presented a new leader President Bob King, former Ohio gover- ton’s discussion of this topic he empha- Andrew Mitcham, view.” LHS junior my destiny.” who will put America back in the capable nor Ted Strickland, Planned Parenthood sized the core beliefs of the Democratic Ryan’s speech introduced Americans hands of citizens. That leader, Mitt Rom- Active Fund President Cecil Richards, LHS senior -Matt Jones. party: crafting the government provide to a warm, friendly, and enthusiastic vice ney, commanded the stage with confi- and many others, how much positive LHS junior presidential candidate, something not dence and authority. change has evolved in our country dur- assistance and support for all citizens. The Bulldog Bulletin 16 Opinion Time’s run out... along with my Sanity

By Michaella Radich start of senior year leaves me asking where all I’ll gladly take it off your hands. I’m in dire Ugly Betty Jr. my time is disappearing to. I ask this question need. “There’s in the least nostalgic of ways. I really want to Speaking of parents, it’s highly likely that At the start of the school year spirits are know where all my free time is, anyone? you’ve heard at least one story from their something supposed to be high; teachers expect us to Typical advice from alumni to underclassmen “glory days.” It seems to me, that all my they’re not be well rested, excited to learn, and prepared reads something like, “Enjoy senior year. It’ll parents remember from high school are the to tackle any challenge. This was not the fly by!” Slowing down time is obviously out fun times they had with their friends. The telling us!...” case this year. By the second day of school I of your hands, and I’m almost sure that you stress and exhaustion? Not so much. When was exhausted, confused, and wearing my won’t wake up one morning to an amazingly your parents make ridiculous demands of you, pajamas. I couldn’t tell you that since school fun life, so my advice is much more simple and like cleaning the entire house or delivering -”There’s a colonial woman on started I had a day completely free from realistic. My short time as a senior has taught all seven of your siblings to different places the wing...she’s churning but- at the same time, on the night before your work, homework, or extracurricular activities. me to enjoy free time. If you want to take a ter!”...no, but really that would Alarmed? Me too. This crazy schedule is five-hour nap on a Tuesday, then by all means big test, or FOUR big tests, the answer is not taking a toll on my social life and, quite do so. Itching for a shopping trip or a movie whining and complaining. I have found the make my plane rides ten times frankly, my sanity. The latter should really date on Thursday? Go for it. If your parents ultimate solution: burst into hysteric tears. more interesting worry you people. I’m crazy. On top of all that, won’t allow these weeknight shenanigans, My parents, and I’m sure yours too, are then our Labor Day hiatus, the filthiest trick of all, tell them I gave you permission. Then run out shot back in time to 1982, when they were left me thinking that summer had never left. of the house, because that certainly won’t in the same boat. They’ll then understand - Most of these “factual” twit- Needless to say, the Tuesday we returned to excuse your absence. Right now, your free that your hormones have gone haywire and ters accounts are not telling us school, was rough…really rough. And so, the time is one of your most valuable possessions. that they should cut you a break, or that your If you won’t take advantage of that time now, fantastic acting deserves some sort of merit. truthful facts. But what they are Either way, you win. You’re welcome (please do telling us is that Americans eat not read that in Sadie’s voice from Awkward, I am not that mean). about 17.9 pounds of bacon a On a completely different note, Awkward year. True or not, that’s ok with is MY show. My thirty some minutes of solace me. Let’s shoot for 18 pounds each week come from watching my recording of the completely typical high school sitcom this year. every Thursday night. Of course I have to watch the recording, because I’m far too busy - I’m not sure who created the to watch the show at its actual air time. If you claim that you’re not fond of the show, I don’t infamous Cloyd Rivers, that, really know who you think you’re kidding. Even they have not told me. I do if the show itself doesn’t entertain you, it’s obvious that we could all use thirty minutes of know that he imporoves my Contrary to Queen Cathy’s opinion, I don’t think I look like Jennifer Matty in our lives, and that’s a fact. day every day; sweet tea and My short love note to a fictional television Merica ya’ll! Lopez...at all. My look alike has always been America Fererra, and character just goes to show that even I, while more specifically Ugly Betty. Decide for yourselves, but I’m typically pessimistic, can manage to find perfectly content with looking like the nerdy sitcom star. something positive in my otherwise chaotic mess of a life and that I’m also a little creepy.

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