April 2009 ire Issue 6 Lewis Central High School 3504 Harry Langdon Blvd. Council Bluffs, IA 51503 the W

A cafeteria filled with students, a common scene that has already begun to change. Fatty foods are being replaced by those with more nutritional value and vending machines will be a distant memory. Photo by Bridget Mulligan Lunch Rules With An

Fork While walking through the The federal and state legislature is healthy,” said Enewold. front doors of Lewis Central next and Healthy Kids Initiative is now Some options are to go to Fill year you may notice a hole on the promoting this policy. ‘R Up, located down the street side of the hallway. The vending “That’s an abomination. I from Lewis Central, to get their machines have vanished! Ques- love the vending machines, they goodies. The Titan Snack Shack is tions of who, what, where, and are a necessity for when the also another place, well when it why run through the brain. Snack Shack is closed and you’re is open from 7-2:30 with breaks The Committee of Nutrition craving a snack,” said Josh Ras- in between. But what about is responsible for this project. mussen. Rasmussen along with when the Snack Shack s closed According to business secre- others agree that this is unjust and you can not go to Fill ‘R Up, tary Charlotte Butterbaugh, “It and disagree on this healthy well there is option three which is a federally mandated govern- project. is to just bring some food from ment law.” Senator Tom Har- On the other hand, there are home. kin had proposed this idea, but those students who do agree on Now that the information The Healthy Kids Initiative had this healthy project like senior has been leaked out, beware of taken his suggestion and taken Samantha Enewold. “It’s good the healthiness that awaits next the proposal to the next level. because not all the food in there year’s students. Story by Claribel Gayton [april 2009] Get Me Out of This Bong Right Meow Lincoln, Nebraska famous for old with a cat named Shadow, was drug and misdemeanor animal cru- ter she was taken from Schomaker’s glected again. several things; such as it being the caught smoking pot from a bong elty and paid a fine of four hundred home. The Humane Society did x- Although the authorities and state capital and named after Abra- that was shaped like a box with his dollars. His girlfriend, Marissa Vieux, rays to see if the cat had any long- animal specialists did tell Schomak- ham Lincoln. But as of March 2nd, cat inside of it. When arrested, he was also charged with animal cru- term affects, and Shadow is current- er why it was wrong and have him it is now also infamous for the man said he had done it on other occa- elty because she never tried to stop ly resting at an animal shelter while learn from his mistake, there is still a who put his pet cat in a homemade sions and claimed that he only put him. recovering from the abuse. They are possibility of him receiving a jail sen- bong. the cat in there to calm her down. Luckily the cat was only “dazed,” now looking for a better home for tence up to five years. Acea Schomaker, a 20-year- Schomaker was ticketed with as Sergeant Andy Stebbing put it, af- Shadow where she will not be ne- Story by Chris Jensen

Earth’s Hourur ...Oh Man I did not want to be Killed? of On July 30, 2008 a 40-year- self inside the Greyhound bus. The “I don’t care if he was schizo Power old man by the name of Vince Li standoff lasted nearly five hours what he did was wrong. Anytime On March 28, 2009 from 8:30 Shylo Thomas. stabbed 22-year-old Tim McLean, a before he was apprehended. Wit- somebody does that (murder) they to 9:30 at night, people from all Making a stand against glob- passenger on a Greyhound bus who nesses said that Li carried McLean’s deserve to be in prison,” said fresh- around the world decided to shut al warming is not the only rea- was sleeping in the seat next to him. head around the bus for most of the man Denea Kelly. off the lights and vote for Earth. son people are willing to turn off The act took place near Manitoba, time. Li’s lawyer said that his client The World Wildlife Fund, WWF, lights. Imagine the energy that Canada was unprovoked. Luckily for Li’s lawyer said that his client later felt remorse for his actions. organized this one day out of the was conserved from an entire the other passengers they were able later felt remorse for his actions and Earlier this month it was revealed year that the people could take world going lights out for just one to escape before Li harmed anyone shortly after the murder his psychia- that instead of serving time in a part in an effort to show that they hour in a day. else. trist revealed that Li was experienc- prison cell Li will be serving time in want to help prevent major the “If I didn’t believe in global “As Mr. Drake would say he ing an episode of schizophrenia. a psychiatric facility. Manitoba’s pro- catastrophes of global warming. warming, I might do it for conser- must die. What he did cannot be for- However due to his diagnosis was vincial review board will then decide Earth Hour is a way to show vation of energy. Depending on given,” said senior Kursten Devine. not responsible for his actions be- whether to keep him locked up in- the governments and world lead- how it was presented to me,” said Once all passengers were cause of his mental illness according definitely or release him. ers that their people are willing freshman Alli James. shown to safety Li barricaded him- to his psychiatrist’s testimony. Story by Brandon Myers to take the necessary action to The results of this Earth Hour stand against global warming, as it is called will be put forth at and to push the government into the Global Climate change in Co- It’s A Strange World taking the appropriate action. penhagen and will determine the Junior Ashlynn Cooper was new official government poli- Story by Athena Burns for Earth in this election, “I think cies to take action against global Grand Theft Auto Omaha the government would actually warming. These new policies will replace the Kyoto Protocol. Omaha, NE – A local car dealership was recently dealt several hard blows, the worst of which includes do something. They see our ac- For this year the Philip- the theft of 81 cars valued at around 2.5 million dollars. The second hardest blow being the loss of tion; it’s enough initiative to do pines had the most participation, three executives, one of whom happened to own the dealership, all of whom were arrested for the something themselves.” with over 15 million people in theft of said cars. Legacy Auto Sales owner Allen Patch and controller Rachel Fait were both found That seemed to be the hope 647 cities tuning off their lights. and arrested in Tooele, Utah. To add injury to insult, Fait is accused of having embezzled over 46,000 of all people over the world. Even McDonald’s took part and dollars from the company. The cars have been found as close as Scottsbluff and as far away as Las However, there were people who dimmed their golden arches at Vegas. have a bit less faith in the govern- Toad Stamping Insanity ment branches. 500 locations across the Mid- west. Sydney, Australia – On March 29th, thousands of citizens in Sydney took part in a ritualistic, if bizarre, “I don’t know if they would Earth Hour has been around, just celebration: the mass murder of cane toads. Even the children gleefully took place in the event, do anything; if it doesn’t hurt not globally known. It was initially carefully and methodically capturing, weighing, and measuring the toads before contest officials them financially would they be done in Sydney Australia in 2007 before squishing the hated amphibians. The toads that were caught and killed were then turned into willing,” asked senior Summer with 2.2 million people turning fertilizer for Sydney farmers. The toads were originally imported from South America to help control Turner. off the lights. By 2008, fifty mil- a beetle infestation. The problem was, the toads could not jump high enough to eat the beetles, and It seems like there are many lion people switched off their breed so quickly that in a matter of a couple of years, their numbers were approaching millions. Even variables to the out come of this lights. For 2009 the goal was one the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals supports the event. As they say, “here years Earth Election. billion individuals with contribu- today, gone tomorrow.” “I think it depends of the Baggage Claim Blunder government officials- if they’re tions from 2,712 cities and 83 countries. Philadelphia, PN – Mark Arabia, owner of Pets Plus in southern Pennsylvania was denied his shipment for it they would encourage oth- of tropical fish. What he got instead? The corpse of a 65-year-old man. Due to a mix up at the airport ers to do this as well,” said senior Story by Maria Jones between a delivery driver and the cargo representative, the three boxes of tropical fish and the coffin containing the body were switched around, leaving the fish at the airport for a representative from a The Wire Staff nearby research laboratory to pick up, and the coffin headed towards the pet store.

Editor-in-Chief Kaitlin Carlson Kudos to Megan Reif on qualifying Assistant Editor Sarah Waldron for all-state speech. Copy Editor Athena Burns Megan was nominated by two out Design Editor Lindsey Lawrence of her three judges in the category Photography Editor Maria Jones “storytelling” at the State competition Business Editors Taylor Jensen in Ames, which meant she had the Chris Jensen honor of performing at all-state Cartoonist Jerrod Scheffel Reporters on March 29th and 30th. This was Taylor Basch Steven Elonich Megan’s second year qualifying and Claribel Gaytan Savannah Greening she was very pleased. “I was worried Shelby Klepfer Tyler Larson I wasn’t going to make it,” said Reif. Sanjula Mahathantila Sara Marshall Her story, “Pinkalicious,” was about a Bridget Mulligan Brandon Myers Sara Rudolph girl who ate a lot of pink cupcakes and Kyla Spencer Julie Thomas turned pink. Congratulations, Megan. Deanna Williams [page two - news] [the wire] Stereo-typing Off The Leash Wander Three dog bites occurred during the February 9th weekend. One involved a pit bull attacking a 48-year-old woman, another when a rat terrier Lust bit a child in the face, and a third when a Siberian husky attacked an infant, breaking the infant’s ribs. Take a wild guess as to which made over thirty news stations, including MSNBC. Yes, the pit bull, was the only dog to make it onto your television. Pit bulls are unfairly discriminated against because of how the media portrays them. The general public is only informed about pit bull bites, no other dog bites seem to be important enough to make the news. “They call us asking about dog bites every week or so. The media is only interested in pit bull bites. If a black lab caused a bad bite they won’t report on it,” said Nebraska Humane Society employee Jordan Koebel. “There are many dog bites the public will never hear about just because the breed of the dog is not looked upon as “vicious” like pit bulls are. Many of the pit bull bites you hear about aren’t near as bad as the media portrays them to be either. Many just barely break the skin.” Koebel has one pit bull and it had to be put through unneeded classes just because of its breed. This dog has never been bitten, attacked, or shown hints of having aggression, along with many other pit bulls, but still has to do special classes in the breed ambassadors program, just to keep the same status as other pets. I have been around this dog many times and it is one of the most laid back and calm dogs I know. It will just lie in some- The idea of packing up ev- one’s lap and take a nap. It is gentle around children as well as adults. I have a miniature dachshund who is more of a hazard than the pit bull. erything someone owns and “Many of the pit bull bites you hear about are due to irresponsible owners who don’t keep them on a leash, train them, or take care of them,” moving on to a new city, a new said Koebel. It is not necessarily the dogs fault for their behavior. Much of it can be put on the owner and how the animal is raised and treated. town sounds quite preposter- So next time the news pops up with a pit bull “attack,” consider how severe it really was and do not jump on the anti-pit bull bandwagon. ous in this day and age with the Story by Steven Elonich streets lined with unfamiliar faces and our umbilical cords at- tached to our mothers for the sake of security. I have dreamed of the day where I could jam ev- erything I own in my car and just go, no real destinations or - pur pose, just the chance to drive on Mandatory the smooth paved roads leading to the unknown. I have this necessary urge to see everything before I am forty and my hair-line is receding, well, not so much the latter but you A crying baby that is con- an artist or an actor. In fact, it grasp my point. The world is at stantly interrupting sleep, is quite obvious the whole stu- my finger tips and yet it feels so and requiring continuous at- dent body will not become the Socialize Medicine distant, like a plate of food that tention for approximately 65 same thing. So, why take the is in the next room over but you hours straight is not how many same classes? Because we all are just too lazy to go get it; that teenagers want to spend their have to take these classes to A is what I feel every time I realize I weekend. A class, no matter graduate, some are getting in have to stick to this immoveable how easy, where one of the the way of the ones we need schedule that is my daily life. projects is hooking up a cir- or want to take to expand our When I realize that I am cuit to make a light bulb work experience or understanding in Utopia stuck in this place, that my only is deemed pointless by most our chosen plans after gradua- chance to get out of this town is Lewis Central students. tion. There needs to be room Long lines, screaming chil- We need a solution, and we when I go to college, where I will I understand the reasons for the classes that students dren, frustrated employees, and need one now. The answer is a be forced to stay there for sev- the classes are here for stu- need to take before college or crowds of loud, exasperated peo- universal healthcare plan: care eral years makes me sick to my dents to take, and I freely ad- trade school. ple. To some, it reminds them for every American, no matter stomach. I have rabbit’s blood mit it would be good to know Maybe the first 48 cred- of the mall the week before the their health condition, race, or in me, I need to get out and see how to change a tire if I got its could be required, and the holidays. Some people say this is financial standing. Doctors and what ever there is to see. The stuck on the side of the road rest can be decided by each what healthcare is like in Canada nurses would be paid by the world is my playground and I am at midnight in North Omaha. individual. How many of each and England; not true. government—no more private a six-year-old who just ate a bag And what if I have to write a requirement could be com- The government has done practices and no more competi- of Sour Patch Kids, nothing can check to Hy-Vee because I can pletely optional, along with it again. The healthcare sys- tion. I think this would be ideal. stop me once I get going. not find my debit card? But, which category. Then students tem, once the hype of America, The only thing people would not The idea of being stuck in a why not combine all of those can focus more on their ca- has evolved into another way agree with is the new tax put rut bothers me, I need to have little life lessons into one or reer path instead of just taking for people to get money, leav- in place to finance a universal the option to just get up and get two classes? An “Adult 101” classes because they have to. ing most Americans asking why. healthcare plan. What they do out, no questions asked. I love or...“Life lessons” class. If it is the individual’s No American should have to go not realize is this tax would not the thought of never having to Yes, the option to be able choice, it is their own decision bankrupt so they can receive be that big of a change. Since check in with anyone about my to test out of a class is reason- and from that the real slack- the care they desperately need. health insurance would no lon- whereabouts or where I plan on able for those who already ers will stick out from those Take a WWII veteran for exam- ger be needed, the extra tax going. Who needs an itinerary know how to change a tire, or who excel simply because it is ple. He fought for our country would barely be noticed. I would when I have the sun to tell me a diaper for that matter. How- not forced. The idlers will fail and did a darn good job. But readily pay this tax. when to stop and start my days? ever, for those who do not no matter what class they are when he requires medical atten- Are you content to live in a I want freedom and a world with know and want to become a in because it is not important tion due to an old war injury, he society where the upperclass no clocks deciding when I should forensic scientist for example, to them. But, for the ones to cannot afford it. Is this how we can pay the bare minimum for stop, all clocks do is make you why make that person take two whom it is important, why not should reward our veterans? I treatment while the working realize that time is not on your fine arts? The entire student make it a little easier? do not think so. As a future doc- class is barely getting by? I am body is not going to become Story by Julie Thomas tor, I think we need to change not. Airfare to England costs a side when it comes to your fu- this now. Equal healthcare for whole lot less than an operation ture plans, they will come, yes, The Wire is the official Lewis all should be America’s number in America. but just as quickly, they will be Central student newspaper and Editorial Policy one priority. Story by Sara Rudolph gone in a flash and become just is distributed free of cost to stu- another photo in your family va- dents. The opinions expressed Letters to the Editor: cation album. in this publication reflect those The Wire strongly encourages I have read various books of of the student writers and not responses to articles appearing far and distant lands, but there Lewis Central administration, in the newspaper. Letters may The Ultimate Tanning Center is more to the world than pages faculty, or its advisor. The Wire is be submitted to room 401 or 2701 2nd Avenue 322-6854 of words and adjectives describ- published seven times throughout emailed to kacarlson@lewiscen- ing the rough and high cliffs that the school year by the Suburban tral.k12.ia.us. The letters must Special for Lewis Central! rest against the edge of New Times in Papillion, Nebraska. Zealand. The world is more than be signed, legible, and concise. Ultimate Package: 20 min./ Good for 33 days $30 The purpose of The Wire is to: The staff reserves the right to a two-dimensional view that we inform students of current and edit letters for length, grammar, 3 Month Ultimate Package: 3 Months/20 min. $75 stare at on the Travel Channel. I relevant events, interpret and need to see it all for myself be- and punctuation. These letters Good for 6 months! analyze complex events and 400 minutes: $48 fore I could ever call myself a should also be free of profanity, Save minutes! issues that affect students, and vulgarity, or words with undesir- happy person. No upgrage charge! serve as a forum for discussion of able meanings. The Best Bulbs in Town! controversial issues. Column by Kaitlin Carlson [page three - face off ] [april 2009] A New Season of Girls Soccer Going for Goals

What is round, black and white all over? I will give you a hint and no it is not a cow. It is a soccer ball! Soccer season is just around the corner and ready to begin. This years girl’s soccer team will be coached by Chris Von Mende. To some of these girls soccer is everything. To freshmen Liz Larson soccer is “A sport that I love and it’s my life.” According to senior Kaleigh Pearcy, she also thinks getting along is important to a team. “Hopefully this season will turn out like we did in ’06, when seniors got along with under classmen,” said Pearcy. The girls had a pre-season training which had started on February third. This pre-season conditioning allows the girls to get in shape before the real practices begin. Practices include maxing out, core/plyos drills, along with five minute jogging. Sounds like some intense training. But this could also allow the girls to meet their future team mates. Freshman Shelbie Lohrke said, “I am looking forward to playing for a new coach, team and making new friends.” Many girls along with Lohrke are looking forward to soccer. To keep the girls hyped up, go cheer them on in the sidelines at their home games or even at an away game. It could boost up their endurance to play a better game and better their chance at wining this season. Story by Claribel Gaytan Photos by Sanjula Mahathantila Above: Dribbling the ball, Above: Keeping her eye on freshman Regan Rodenburg the ball and her hands off kicks the ball down the field it, freshman Jordan Reese with the aim to score. gets down and dirty for girls soccer. Right: Running laps to kick start practice, the team works on endurance. The Greener Pastures of Golf Tennis Facts 1. City champs four years in a row As warm weather ushers in spring, the Lewis Central Upcoming Golf Competitions Golf Team will be dusting off their clubs and stepping out Play Atlantic Tournament onto the green. 2. Seniors Arielle Huber and Serena James are the Co- • Lewis Central vs Glenwood City Tournament in April Captains of the team this year. The girls team attended 3. their first practice March 16th at the Fox Run Golf on April 13th Coarse. 4. Hawk Ten Conference in May “I’ve been waiting [for golf] since the beginning of • Lewis Central vs Harlan on the school year,” said sophomore Rebecca Safarik. This 5. “Jackie Erickson’s horrible tape ankle tan lines.” will be her second year of golf at Lewis Central and like April 14th most of the team, she could not be more excited to get 6. 3 Coaches—Curt Mace, Clay Cunningam, started. Lewis Central vs Atlantic on The first golf competition was hosted by Abraham • Breanne Hedrick Lincoln High School on April 2nd. Story by Kyla Spencer April 16th 7. Taught Coach Mace how to text 8. Enormous amount of candy consumed N h i g O g i J n 9. First Meet-April 13th s Who am I? 45 minute rendition of Bleeding Love I play soccer and am 10. active in the dance team. My A when riding in the van favorite sports moment was last year when the dance team 11. New uniforms for the first time got 1st in hip hop at state. I Story by Sanjula Mahathantila am also involved in National Honor Society, Student Council, In the zone, freshman Mat- and drama. In the future, I plan on Day tie Misfeldt gets close to furthering my education at Iowa State. If you are still clueless to who I am, I use a yellow A t h l e t e s the net during tennis prac- toothbrush. Who am I? fetured in tice. (Below) issue four Photo by Taylor Basch Who am I? were... In I have lettered in football, basketball, and soccer. In fact, I made all conference in soccer the last two years. I haven’t picked a college yet; but in the future, I plan on playing soccer. If you need another hint, to guess who I The am, my favorite sports moment N was my freshman year when I O scored my first goal on varsity. S Eye on the ball, senior Now can you guess my name? N I Ashley Harris gets in her H Life racket work in preparation a C Stories by Sarah Waldron n T for her next tennis match. d r e a U H (Above) Photo by Taylor Basch [page four - athletics] [the wire] A SPRING Out Of ESCAPE This World! Singing their hearts out, the cast of “Once on this Island” get their music ready for the stage. Photo by Bridget Mulligan

Do you remember watching team, said “I can’t wait. It’s enjoyable for people of all ages. the Little Mermaid while you going to be good.” She decided “I think that with all were a kid? Well, now you to join the cast because she the talented people we can watch an upbeat musical has an interest in music, and have, this is going to be that was inspired by the Little she really likes the way the one amazing show,” said Mermaid, “Once on This Island.” musical is coming together. sophomore Elizabeth Knoble. The talented young actors Some people have found Even senior Sarah Piercy and actresses will be performing the past couple Lewis Central agrees, “It’s sounding great! “We looked at Venus and Beetle- “Once on This Island” on April plays a bit hard to follow. This Everyone is really into it!” 24th and 25th. It is a story year, however, the play has been So do not forget to mark juice and Andromeda... it was so about a peasant girl who falls inspired by a familiar story and your calendars for April 24th in love with a rich man, and, should be easier to understand. and 25th. Support your peers cold and windy.” with the help of the Gods, With the vast ability of the in the Lewis Central Drama Stephanie Jensen, Sophomore their futures come together. actors and actresses, and the department. This will be one Freshman Ashley Zerwas, hard work of the production show you do not want to miss. who is on the production team, this year’s play should be Story by Tyler Larson

During rehersal, choir di- rector Ryan Pivonka shows off his ability to multitask by playing the piano and directing at the same time. Photo by Bridget Mulligan

Big Business at State CONGRATULATIONS! State To Adam Evans, Results this year’s Mr. LC Parlimentary Procedures Chas Bush Top 10 and Annie Smith, Advanced Accounting Emily Wahle 2nd place, Arielle Lewis Central’s Huber 3rd place, Chas Bush 5th place first-ever Ms. LC! Human Resource Management Ashley Harris, Top 5 Payroll Accounting Chas Bush 1st, Emily Wahle 2nd, Working diligently, seniors Chloe Smith and Ariel Huber Arielle Huber Top 10 stay focused in their final weeks. Both girls placed first in Global Marketing Team at least one event and within the top ten for other events Ashley Harris, Meghan Harris, they particpated in. Jordan Morgan and Jordan Photo by Bridget Mulligan Higgins, Top 4 Fundamental Word Processing New Holland Old Hwy 6 Tractor & Equip. Inc. Alli Mingus, 3rd place 25955 Mc Pherson Ave Banking and Finance Kubota Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Ashley Clouser, 1st place Office: 712-566-2262 Interview Skills Versatile Toll Free: 1-866-566-2262 Chloe Smith, Top 5 Fax: 712-566-2814 Arctic Cat Legal Office Procedures “If You Prosper We Prosper” Chloe Smith, 1st place LandPride Bruce Brucker Financial Math and Analysis Owner Robbin Lawrence Arielle Huber 1st place, Chas Bush Westcadorf Cell: 402-510-5162 Office Manager 4th place, Emily Wahle 5th place [page five - activities] Toys of the Past and Present A Tale as Old as Time Story by Lindsey Lawrence Childhood, a simpler time. When own rules; but also promote social Barbie had a hand cranked elevator skills and competitive spirit. While *Note: years refer to an approximate time frame people from these generations were born between and in some came of instead an electrical one, when video current video games can be played age. The years are there to give the reader and idea of when the generation was around. games were just controlled with a with others, they often keep kids in- paddle. Toys are not as simple as they doors and expose them to violence. were in the good old days. The toys and games children play The Lost Generation – 1883-1900 ‘Cosmopolitans’ The G.I. Generation – 1901-1924 ‘Hero’ Toys are becoming more and more with when they are young have an The Lost Generation is the group of Americans who grew up This generation is made up of the veterans who fought in World War II. Parents electronic and keeping those who play impact on the way they develop. during the World War I era, most famous for their creation of of the Baby Boomers, they came of age during the roaring twenties and even with them inside. Could these new “Because you played hard games the Modern style of literature. They are significant to American invented teenagers (the phrase “teenagers” didn’t even exist until this era). technological advances be making kids when you were young it helped life because they aided in the desire for cosmopolitan culture. The G.I. Generation got the ‘good kid’ reputation by building parks, starting Boy lazier? “Yes, other than the “Wii Fit,” your mind develop,” said junior People who came of age during this time left America to travel and Girl Scouts, and being especially protective of their kids. The famous roar- it is kind of fun,” said junior Shelby Tanya Perez. and live in Europe to show appreciation for literature and to ing twenties also came into the picture during this generation. Sock hops and Miller. There is always more to be in- bring different cultures into their lives. They also left as a way to colorful new short dresses became popular. Older toys and games such as pick vented, with that said technology rebel against the materialistic lifestyle some Americans grew to Famous people of this generation: Walt Disney, Frank Sinatra, John Glenn, John up sticks, jacks, and checkers, have is being put into toys and games be apart of. F. Kennedy. been known to promote hand eye co- to encourage kids to exercise and Famous People: Ernest Hemmingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald ordination and creativity skills. “The learn with game systems such as only equipment needed is the actual the Nintendo “Wii” and “Leapfrog.” game and the child’s imagination,” said Toys have advanced a long way from Diane Green, a reporter for Associated wooden trains and paper dolls, but Content. some classics, like transformers and Board games not only promote rubics cubes have the possibility of creativity by giving children the ability making an improved comeback. to think individually and make up their Story by Bridget Mulligan The Silent Generation – 1925-1942 ‘The Artist’ The Silent Generation was too old to be war heroes and too young to be considered free spirited. Assumed to be the least Baby Boomers - 1942-1965 ‘Hippsters’ or ‘The Beat Generation’ Then Now understood generation, members experienced intense cultural The famous baby boom refers to the drastic increase in population between shifts which resulted in conflicting values. ‘Silent,’ is not neces- 1942 and 1953. This generation is known for the first answering machine, sarily a good way to describe them. Some of America’s greatest inventing super glue, and playing the first 3-D movie. The anti-materialistic advocates for change came out of this generation, as well was attitude brought on by this generation influenced generations to come by- put Barbies Brats artists and writers. ting a foundation under the idea of rebellion and independence. This created Famous people: John McCain, Martin Luther King a new kind of culture that made love, sex, drugs, and rock music part of these Gigapets Sims people’s lifestyle. Some came of age during the Summer of Love, the invention of Pong and the Rubik’s Cube. Video Games Famous people: Al Gore, Jay Leno, Oprah, Spike Lee fashion Pokémon Bakugans Nintendo 64 Xbox 360 Generation X - 1966-1980 ‘MTV Generation’ Mario Speed Racer Grand This generation grew up on Atari, the first PCs, and televi- Theft Auto sion. MTV, pop culture and mass media influenced everything from their fashion trends to their attitudes by setting a level of appreciation for youth culture. Marking the beginning of the toys working-mother trend, the GenXers are commonly known as the Generation Y - 1981-2000 ‘Millennials’ first latch-key kids. This generation set the standards of indepen- Generation Y is projected to spend 23 years of their life online, and is also Fear and Loathing dence for generations to come. known as the most technically integrated generation. They make up about 70 Famous people: Madonna, Micheal Jackson, Tom Cruise million people in the United States, most of which will be entering the work- in Council Bluffs force in the next few years. The Millenials have become very independent Story by Jerrod Scheffel because of divorce, single parents, day care, and technological advances. Photos by Maria Jones, Bridget Mulligan, and Kyla Spencer In the blink of an eye it is now had moved to their new location Famous people: Mike Jones, Alicia Keys spring of my final year at Lewis Cen- in the new outlet mall next to Wal- tral. I realize that the final chapters Mart. I was not really disheartened Ax Meez ‘bout Ebonix of my childhood are close to their by seeing the boarded up entryway, conclusion. What is the fine line but it made me awaken to the fact “Thank ya fo’ mah birfday present granny, it was sick!” between adulthood and my child- that a lot had changed since the “Sick? Do you mean you didn’t like it?” hood? Legally, I am an adult, but spring of my junior year. Generation Z – 2001-present ‘iGeneration’ I am young and barely outside the Like ocean waves against a The final description of our generation is yet to be decided. Many “No, granny, sick means dat it was tight. Ya know, like coo.” door to the real world. I have ma- weathering stone, The Mall of the assumptions have been made. Living in a nearly-instant soci- tured greatly these past few years Bluffs slowly grows smaller and ety where communication is at your finger tips at all times and Okay, so maybe this is more slang than most of State, “If we consider Ebonics as a foreign language, and internally, to some extent, I feel smaller. Old places I used to enjoy dinner can be made with two cups of boiling water in under ten you use, but how many of you have to constantly then wouldn’t we have to offer a class of the Jewish that of an old man. As I look onward are now gone; Sam Goody, Walden minutes, the term iGeneration was born (I for instant). Thought The Good ‘Ol Days teach your parents or grandparents the meaning of a language.” to the future, I reflect back upon Books, Aladdin’s Castle, Island Ink- to be future mass consumers, maybe this generation is just what word that you just said. Slang can cause a huge bar- So what does Lewis Central think? how I arrived to this single point jet, I can not even remember them society needs. rier in multigenerational conversations, so how about “I think Ebonics in school would be a good idea, in time. This city of Council Bluffs all. This Mall of the Bluffs used to we teach it to elementary kids in English class…wait, because there are certain times and places when was the set of the grand play of my be the essential hangout on a Fri- of Fashion what? someone might need to know slang,” said junior Nate youth. It is a cesspool of degrada- day night; I remember my good pal With the economy crashing and Bright colors, especially neon, and The Webster’s Dictionary definition of Ebonics Grimm. tion and boredom, a town of rest- of nine years and I used to go there burning, people seem to be recall- multi-colored designs were consid- is simply ‘Black English.’ But, this type of slang can’t But not everyone agrees with this, “I do not think less youth, but most of all it is my all the time when we were younger. ing the “good ol’ days” a lot more ered fashionable. Lycra was used a be held to one specific group of people when almost that slang should be taught in school because slang hometown and I realize the winds We both grew to hate the place. In than normal. This is not Grandpa’s lot in cat suits, mini skirts, and mini every teenager in this generation uses at least some and Ebonics are just words made up by kids. It isn’t of change are blowing through. our current times, my good old pal memories, though, when he had dresses. They were usually worn of it. This is why some schools more specifically in an official language, and it wouldn’t help kids to learn As I write this paper, I remi- and I have grown somewhat dis- to walk two miles to get to school. with thick heeled boots or shoes. the South, such as San Bernardino county schools in real English,” said senior Summer Turner. nisce; missing the days of the chap- tant. I miss the good old times and There was a time in our recent Retro became popular because of California, are using it to relate to kids when teaching Sophomore Nick Tangeman agreed, “If they ter of innocence in my life. On the the company of friends, but I guess history where the economy was singers like Madonna and Victoria English. teach Ebonics, then they’d have to teach other types other hand, I am also confused as to new friendships begin and new booming, and fashion was growing Beckham. “For many of these students, Ebonics is their first of slang too, like Mexican or Asian slang.” why I am even writing this paper in good times replace the old, just like with it. From the discovery of grunge language, and should be considered a foreign lan- Although this controversy does not directly affect the first place. Really this story had how old stores close and new stores One of the most popular fash- to retro’s comeback, fashion made guage. These students should be taught like students our age group, nor our location in the Midwest, our been brought up to be some sort open. It’s just the circle of life. ion styles through the beginning it big in the nineties. Whether one who speak a foreign language,” said Mary Texeria, a children one day may be learning Ebonics in place of of a joke, but I guess I have to com- There is a new president, a new part of the nineties was grunge. lived through it, or was born in the sociology professor at California State, who aims to English. Then they will have to teach you new slang plete it now, as a man of honor. My environment, new personalities and This fashion and music style began middle of the decade, the nineties bring Ebonics to the classroom. words. So when it comes to Ebonics in school, do ya big mouth, I can’t get any sleep with mindsets. as a protest to the glam rock of the were definitely a time of growth. “I don’t think that it’s a good idea to teach kids dig? Or iz it jus plain whack? this thorn in my side. An old era died with George eighties. Popularized by bands like Since then, fashion has been slang as their basis for English. It’s just driving more This information was found at www.makestupidi- My girlfriend and I were at the W. Bush’s presidency and my inno- Pearl Jam and Nirvana, grunge in- changed and built upon, grunge and more of a wedge between the generations,” said tyhistory.com where you can write your comments corner outside the store Midwest- cence is gone. Not much more to volved outdoor clothing, thrift store gave way to Goth, cat suits became Teresa Parra, school board vice president at California about schools teaching Ebonics. ern T’s in the Mall of the Bluffs, say except that I especially miss the finds, and a general unkempt look. a fashion mistake, but people still Story by Sara Marshall where the old Island Inkjet used to Cl-one Energy Drink and my “son.” Another style of clothing popu- look back to the good old days of thrive, when I noticed that Target Plus, videogames suck now. lar through the nineties was retro. fashion. Story by Taylor Basch Photo by Maria Jones Photo by Sara Marshall [april 2009] The Significance of STD Testing Sex: It has gone from being so taboo to being used to sell everything from cell phones to perfume to, as I recently saw in an ad for Aquafina featuring a naked chick laying in snow, water. What that has to do with water, I do not know, but what I do know is that in a society where sex is so prevalent, it can be hard to take it seriously. Part of doing what is best for you is getting tested. So much focus is put on pregnancy, but pregnancy is more easily prevented than STDs. No matter what you do, there is no way (besides not having sex at all) to fully protect yourself from getting an STD. There is really no way to tell if the person you are with has an STD either, since most of them do not have any visible symptoms. You’re probably sick of getting preached to about it, and honestly, so am I. But I really can not stress enough how important it is. According to the CDC, about 19 million people each year are infected with an STD, and about half of them are between the ages of 15-24. Let’s be honest, no one really wants to get tested, and in my experience it is because of one or more of these reasons. They can not afford it, they are afraid their parents will find out, they are scared it will hurt, or they are worried that they will actually have one. But, as I recently found out, all these reasons are crap and should not keep you from getting tested. Though it is a significant part of Council Bluffs history, The Black Angel Monument has I would be the world’s biggest hypocrite if I were just sitting here telling you to get tested without having the guts to do it myself. So a few days ago, I been vandalized several times over recent years. Photo by Taylor Basch did, and this is what happened: After some research on the internet, I decided to go to Planned Parenthood. It was close to my house and it seemed to offer the services I needed. I called Vandalism Goes Local them to make an appointment and ask a few questions. The phone call left me When it comes to the Weatherill. saw an angel carrying a small a little confused, because the girl that answered wouldn’t give me an exact attractions in Council Bluffs, There are students that the bowl under one arm. Than the price. She said it would be somewhere between 50 and 150 dollars, but that I the Black Angel is considered a black angel does have meaning angel reached out to Dodge with could apply for a discount when I got there. landmark of the city. But during to them. According to junior the other arm inviting her to drink She asked me a few personal questions, then made me an appointment. the first week of March, it was Josh Lawrence, “The black angel the water. It usually takes anywhere from a few days to a couple weeks to get an doesn’t have religious significance After three nights of this appointment. I asked her about confidentiality, and she told me they can not vandalized. release any information. Even if my mom were to call Planned Parenthood and Located in Fairview Cemetery, to me like it does some people, but dream, it was assumed that she ask if I had been there, they could not tell her anything. The Black Angel was damaged it does have town significance to took a drink of the water, and The day of my appointment arrived, and I was terrified. A friend took me, by vandals armed with red spray me. When I first moved here, one passed away September 5, 1916. since I do not have my license yet. I got to Planned Parenthood, and the nurse paint. The bottom of the statue if the first things that I did with my A few years later the Black Angel at the desk gave me papers to fill out. It was just basic information, sexual was partially painted red and the friends was go there at midnight. was constructed in her honor and history, contact numbers, waivers, normal doctor’s office stuff. After waiting a retaining wall was covered in spray It’s a place of town history.” placed in Fairview Cemetery. short time, I was brought back to an exam room. I thought my friend would be painted Swastikas, a red cross, and The statue was created by There is no lead on who able to go with, but it turns out you have to go alone. the phrase “Die 666,” which may Daniel Chester French who also vandalized the statue. If anyone Once I got in the room, the nurse asked me some more questions and be related to the term coming from constructed the Lincoln Memorial has any information about the explained the test to me. Then she asked if I had any questions. I asked about the bible, relating to Satan. In total, in Washington, D.C. Made out of vandalism, call Crime Stoppers payment and she told me it was free. Testing is free to minors. Then she told me the damages of the vandalism cost solid bronze, the statue has a story at (712) 328-STOP. Those who to strip from the waist down and gave me something to cover my lap with. So I the city four hundred dollars. behind it. Ruth Anne Dodge, the call may remain anonymous and did, then sat in the exam chair and waited about five minutes for the doctor. “It was wrong to vandalize the wife of General Grenville Dodge, could qualify for a reward. Two doctors came in the room and I think I instantly started sweating. I statue because it’s a city landmark claimed to have a vision one night Information from The Daily was so nervous, my legs were shaking. One of the doctors performed the test and it does mean something of being on a rocky shore, and Nonpareil and http://www. while the other explained what she was doing before she did it and talked me to people,” said junior Shelby seeing a boat approach. Then she iowabeautiful.com/ through it. It was sure as heck not painless, but thankfully it was quick. Imagine Story by Shelby Klepfer a strep test, just not on your throat. After they were finished, they explained to me that they were going to look at the cells under the microscope and let me know if there was anything abnormal. They told me I could get dressed and wait in the waiting area. It only took around ten minutes, and they came out and told me everything looked “I Exist” normal and I was free to go. The whole time, all the doctors and nurses were * The following story is the forth in a series of truthful accounts from anonymous stu- so kind and friendly and comforting, not at all judgmental. dents who needed to tell their stories. -Editor in chief Kaitlin Carlson It can sometimes take up 2-3 weeks to get results back, and they will only call you if there is something wrong. So if you never hear from them, it means It all started when I was one or two years old with inappropriate touching. My sister was four when your tests came back normal. it started for her, which affected her more because she was old enough to remember vividly. When my The results of my test did not surprise me, but what did surprise me was father would touch me I was confused and didn’t realize that it was wrong in anyway. I always tried to be this: how much better I felt afterwards. And no matter how it might have the best daughter a father could ever want, so I would do whatever it took to make him proud of me. turned out, I would still be glad I went. No matter what, it is always better to It was easy for him to get away with this without my Mother knowing because they were divorced know. An untreated STD can lead to so many other health problems, including at the time and both my sister and I went to visit him every other weekend and stay at his house as most Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) and sterility. Your health and your future are custody situations go. This went on for a little over six years. way too important to put off or ignore. If you are sexually active, get tested. It is We didn’t tell anyone for a long time because our Father is really very scary. The only reason we worth it. Story by Taylor Jensen really came out about it was because my sister was having severe mental and anger dysfunction due to what happened. We took her for anger management and while she was there she finally came out and told her therapist that our Father had molested us for several years. Her therapist then called my mother and myself in and finally uncovered everything that occurred; soon after charges were pressed and everything went downhill from there. The court case soon followed where seven-year-old me had to go on the stand and testify in court; I was terrified. We spoke with the county attorney for quite some time before the case started and when everything came down to the wire I remember vividly is waiting in this room upstairs in the courthouse while everyone else was downstairs because they took my sister to speak first. When my sister finally came back she was crying which frightened me more because they broke down my older sister, Easter Egg Hunt someone I trust and adore. Seeing my father for the first time since he was arrested sitting in the chair right in front of me Friday, April 10, 2009 was beyond more terrifying than any horror story. There I was in the witness chair and I was supposed to 11:00 a.m. at Zach Pettepier’s house blame him for everything that happened, which would make him lose the pride he had for me, the pride I Hunt for Eggs - Eat - Devotion worked so hard to gain. But this man ruined my life and my sister’s life, something I will never gain back. After everything, I can barely trust men as most would and I even have trichotillomania where I compulsively pull out my eyelashes. However, my sister is far worse than I am by any means. She has Movie Night been in and out of McDermott about six or more times, the disorder she has isn’t really known because it has several complex characteristics; she hears voices that tell her to hurt others or herself and she Friday, April 17, 2009 even imagines these people. It is really hard to watch her crumble mentally everyday because that is my Free pizza and pop older sister, the person I should be looking to for worldly advice and knowledge but I know that will never Movie: Expelled happen. Follow-up dicussion with It is really important to tell people about anything that happens to this degree, I don’t know what

my sister would have been like if we had only spoken up sooner. Even if you are not sure, it is better to lay Mr. Tim Spencer- former LC teacher everything out on the table than doubting your own good judgment of a situation.

[page eight - inside look] [the wire] of Parenting Styles Parents. You cannot choose tions, ifs, ands, or buts. If the kids Some people may desire the “[The democratic style] them, or their parenting methods. do not follow the rules, then they permissive style, but others argue allows freedom for me, but Some parents are very strict, some are punished, end of story. Dem- that it cannot teach responsibili- my parents also have author- can be negotiated with, or some ocratic style is a bit more reason- ty and can lead to rash decisions. ity and control,” said junior may not even really care what able because the family is allowed “There has to be some struc- Erick Martin. “There is a set you do. Either way, each style of to talk and negotiate the rules. ture,” said senior Hayley Perrin. of rules, but they are circum- parenting has its pros and cons. Last is permissive; basically, there “You need to find a happy me- stantial; there are loopholes.” Okay, so just what is no definite set of rules, the kids dium. Permissive is just too le- Each parenting style teaches are parenting styles? Parent- are allowed to do pretty much nient, and the kids who have big kids in different ways. Whether it ing styles are how and what whatever they want, and they authoritative parents might get a is permissive with no rules, au- methods parents use to teach learn from their own mistakes. ‘rush’ from breaking the rules.” thoritarian with clear and strict their kids. There are three “My parents have no set Balance is good, and the formalities, or the happy medi- types of styles: authoritar- of rules for me to follow,” said democratic style balances out um of the democratic style, each ian, democratic, and permissive. freshman Carrie Fuerst. “[I the other two perfectly. There method can be excellent or hor- Authoritarian style is simple: think] it is fabulous and I can do is a little bit of freedom, with a rific depending on how kids and kids follow the rules, no ques- pretty much whatever I want.” hint of structure mixed in as well. teenagers perceive them to be. Story by Deanna Williams Subconsciously Cannibalistic A young boy sits at his desk However, endocannibalism is its considered cannibalism? Biting and begins to bite his nails, polar opposite. Endocannibalism, of the tongue, biting of the lip, something he has done since often practiced in religious rituals and licking blood are examples he was two. It never enters his in tribes in South America and Afri- of cannibalism, discreet or not. mind that this simple, comfort- ca, it meant to be symbolic. For ex- One of the most astounding ref- ing act is actually cannibalism. ample, a man craving power might erences, however, is communion. Cannibalism has been occur- eat a dead man’s brain in hopes of Who would have thought that a ring since the beginning of civili- acquiring his wisdom and talents. customary, worldwide accepted zation. It seemed to be an every- Exocannibalism, practiced to religious practice is based on day occurrence at sea in the 19th terrify a group of people, give re- cannibalism? It symbolizes eat- century. When sailors depleted venge, or fill stomachs, seems bar- ing Christ’s flesh and drinking his their food supply, they would baric to common people. There is blood. “That is crazy,” says sopho- “draw straws,” basically. The per- one other type of cannibalism: au- more Liz Knoble. “I don’t even like son with the shortest “straw” was tocannibalism. In its full-fledged to eat meat so it’s really weird.” killed and the person who drew form, humans are terrified of it; Once again, the young boy the next shortest “straw” killed however many young children sits on the couch at home and them. What was left of the crew practice this without even knowing, starts to bite his nails. This time, would proceed to eat the un- simply because it is a habit. This however, his mother catches him lucky sailor so they could survive. is nail biting. Although it seems and tells him to stop. A feel- Many people view cannibalism discreet, it is still autocannibalism. ing in the pit of her stomach as a last resort that comes when If nail biting is cannibalism tells her that nail biting is wrong. you have to decide to live or die. in its lowest form, what else is Story by Sara Rudolph Graphic by Jerrod Scheffel

Weight Loss Pills: 10 and point out major differences in Facts You will lose more than just weight picture ads in a magazine, like dif- As you are watching prescription. However, even with ferent hair color and skin color 1. If you refrigerate rubber bands, they will last longer. a doctor’s recommendation, these between the two people shown, television, it goes to a pills are not always safe. The in- when it is claiming that it is only 2. In Equatorial Guinea, it is illegal to name your child Monica. commercial break. You gredient phenylpropanolamine one person who took their drug. (PPA) is used in many over the Dieting drugs can also have 3. The Earth is 100 million years older than the moon. see beautiful people, counter diet pills, and may lead benefits. Sophomore Jessie Safa- and they claim you to bleeding in the brain, and has rik said, “They can help an obese 4. A brown bear can run faster than a horse at full gallop. been stated to be too dangerous person jumpstart their weight loss, can look exactly like for teenagers to use. Also, in 1997, which will help them avoid health 5. If you lined up all the Slinkys ever made in a row, they could them if you buy their the dieting pill Redux was taken problems caused by obesity.” wrap around the Earth 126 times. off the market because it caused So there does not seem to be newest pill. But are abnormalities in the heart valves. any clear answer as to whether 6. Honeybees can fly as fast as 30 miles per hour. you willing to pay the Many people wonder if these or not dieting pills actually work. dieting pills actually work. Junior It all depends on who you be- 7. “Stewardesses” is the longest English word that you can type price of life to try it? Tasha Lewis said, “I think they are lieve. If you ever do take these with your left hand. There are many different just trying to get your money.” pills, always check with a doctor types of dieting drugs, includ- In 1992, over one hundred to make sure it will help. And of 8. America’s favorite vegetable is broccoli. ing Xencial, Reductil, and Byetta. ingredients used in dieting drugs course, eating healthy and -exer Some drugs can be bought over were banned by the FDA because cising regularly helps you avoid 9. When coffee first arrived in Europe, it was known as “Arabian the counter, while more serious the companies could not prove the need to use dieting pills. wine.” pills must be purchased with a they worked. Many people also Story by Tyler Larson 10. There is less than a gallon of water in a cubic mile of fog.

[page nine - inside look] [april 2009] The Innerworkings

In his twenty-fifth year of teaching at Lewis Central, Pat of Campbell has decided to retire and become a Missinon- ary in Peru. Campbell not only teaches three different classes, he also coordinates the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Photo by Sanjula Mahathantila Mr.Cambell

Science teacher Pat Campbell degree. He received his master’s interest in the human body and grandsons. Outside of school he is has been teaching for thirty-four degree from the University of how it works.” teaching, Campbell has decided very active in church activities and years, twenty-five of which have South Dakota, and later got As well as teaching Campbell to retire and go to Peru as a teaches Sunday school as well as been at Lewis Central High School. another master’s degree from has coached many sports. He has missionary. This summer he and some adult fellowship. “I wanted He teaches courses such as Biology, the Faith Theological Seminary in coached girls basketball, track, his wife will spend six weeks in my daughters to Human Anatomy, Ankeny, Iowa. baseball, wrestling, Urubamba, a town in the Sacred “I wanted my be around positive and Psychology. He is “I always had Campbell decided and has been involved Valley of the Andes Mountains daughters to be teenage role also a co-coordinator a keen interest to become a teacher in either playing or in Peru, teaching and setting models,” he said. of the Lewis Central because he has many coaching football for around positive up church ministries. Campbell in the human In his free time, Fellowship of Christian good role models thirty-eight years. teenage role will travel to Costa Rica for body and how Campbell enjoys Athletes. who were teachers Campbell has been models.” Spanish language school before biking and playing Campbell attended it works.” or coaches. He went married to his wife, becoming a full-time missionary racquet ball. Iowa Wesleyan College into the science field Wendy, for thirty-five years and in Urubamba. After his thirty-fourth year of where he earned his bachelor’s because, “I always had a keen has three daughters and four Story by Kyla Spencer The man behind the camera Horseshoe, darts, and pool are His junior year he became the job. He works at the Metro OBGYN some of senior Josh McNeely’s pas- photography editor and has been as a medical records assistant. His times; that is when he is not snap- snapping shots ever since. In fact, duties include answering phones, ping pictures for the yearbook. the yearbook was recognized by pulling charts, and filing things. “I almost failed Intro [to jour- Jostens and the High School Press While his future career is un- nalism],” said McNeely with a Association last year for his out- clear he plans on attending Florida laugh. standing pictures. State College. As a navy “brat” he He took Introduction to Jour- McNeely’s life is not all about used to live in Florida when he was nalism, now called Introduction to taking pictures; he also finds the younger. He also lived in South Car- Writing with a purpose, his fresh- time to participate in swimming olina, Washington, and Chicago be- man year. The next year he was in- and cross country; despite his fore moving to Iowa. However, one ducted into yearbook where he be- unique bone condition. thing about his future is clear; in his gan to thrive when it came to taking “I have broken about 110 spare time he will always be wow- pictures. bones,” McNeely said. ing us with his spectacular photos “I really enjoy taking pictures,” Despite having a busy schedule despite where his future leads. commented McNeely. he still finds the time for a part-time Story by Sarah Waldron With his happy-go-lucky attitude, senior Josh McNeely rarely reveals his serious side. Photo by Joe Stokes

What Would be a Perfect Prom Night?

To go out to a nice To go out to a nice Just to have a Going to the dance restaurant, go to the restaurant and to good time with with a date and having dance, and have fun have a good DJ at my friends. a nice time with friends. at after-prom. the dance. - junior -sophomore -freshman -senior Morgan Misfeldt Dylan Wulff Cory Elonich Paige Flores

[page ten - faces] [the wire]

The Book Comes Alive:

It is a movie filled with sex, background of the legion of su- have been how blood really flows love, hate, blood and everything perheroes seemed like it was across the street and whatnot. in between. When I first saw the half of the movie. It should have Now for the good parts of the commercials for “Watchmen,” I helped with the understanding movie. The character’s powers and thought I would not understand of the movie, but I did not think costumes were spectacular. They the movie because I had not it did. I got confused about the seemed kind of 21st century when read the book. As I sat watch- characters at first. I often found the movie took place in 1985. The ing the commercials day by day, I myself wondering why there were characters personalities were por- soon felt the need to see the film. two Jupiters. I later realized that trayed well. I felt like I started to “Watchmen” takes place in they were mother and daughter. know the characters. I began to un- 1985. The movie is about a group of I thought the movie could derstand the roles of each character ex-superheroes who find out about have had more action. The most and how they felt about the world the death of one of their partners, action was right in the beginning and their crime fighting careers. The Comedian. The Comedian aka and the rest was more blood and I was extremely happy with the Edward Blake is played by Jeffrey gore than anything else. To me, the end of the movie; I will stop there Dean Morgan. Blake is murdered blood seemed kind of exaggerated. because I do not want to be a spoiler. and when the rest of the superhe- Every ten minutes when someone Overall, the movie was very roes discover the tragedy, there is was shot in the head or punched good. I would give it 4 stars out of one who wants to uncover the kill- until their brains fell out; the blood 5. The special effects were spec- er. That masked hero is Rorschach. did not seem as thick as I would tacular. The actors they chose The beginning of the movie have imagined it would have been. fit perfectly with the character. seemed to drag on forever. The Now, I am no doctor so this could Savannah Greening

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A Rock Opera to Die for What started out as a 10- ment plan allows even the most Instead, through a twisting plot of minute “rock opera” has grown financially troubled to seek an rock opera, Rotti has decided that into a musical playing in Los An- organ transplant, but if one fails Shilo will get his fortune. Many geles and New York City, and a to make a payment within the people in this time period have film that FEAR.net hailed as “an ninety day grace period, a Repo become addicted to cosmetic sur- instant cult classic.” This is Repo! Man will come to retrieve Gene geries, and the pain killer Zydrate. The Genetic Opera, a futuris- Co’s property, the patient’s organ. Amber’s addiction to Zydrate even tic horror film with blood, guts, Nathan Wallace is employed takes her to the streets, where and the most songs ever com- as a Repo Man. His wife Marni, died dealers like the Grave Robber posed into a single film: sixty-four. seventeen years ago and left -Na steal Zydrate from dead bodies. In the future, a Pandemic of than with only his daughter, Shilo, Repo! The Genetic Opera may organ failure has occurred and and even her story is warped. Shilo have had little fanfare in the box millions die with no one to save inherited the same blood condi- office, and critics like Rotten Toma- them. That is, until Gene Co and tion that killed her mother, which toes call it “bombastic and inten- its founder, Rotti Largo, came to keeps her inside day after day. tionally gross,” but this futuristic the rescue. They offer organ trans- When Rotti Largo learns that rock thriller has definitely gained a plants at unbeatable prices, along he is dying, he decides that none loyal fan base. With everything from with an anesthetic called Zydrate of his three children, Pavi, Luigi, soaring vocals to blood and gore, to keep the pain away. Their pay- or Amber, will inherit Gene Co. Repo! is the rock opera to watch. Story by Taylor Basch

Alien Vs. Predator:

Superstitions say that it is with the abilities of a cockroach. robot the group is set free only to bad luck for the groom to see the Next is B.O.B. (voiced by Seth Ro- know the world they left behind bride in her dress before the wed- gen), who was a snacking experi- would not be as they remem- ding. Well for bride-to-be Susan ment that gained consciousness. bered. Murphy (voiced by Reese Wither- The Missing Link (voiced by Will This movie is touching, but spoon), that tradition rings true Arnett), is a tough talking fish-man mostly comical, having you laugh when she is hit by a meteorite on who enjoys his days on the beach at the most random things pulled her wedding day. The meteorite terrorizing locals. And last, but from all kinds of movies. It has transforms her into 50 story tall certainly not the least, is Insecto- explosions, alien invasions, touch- monster with incredible strength. saurus, a gigantic bug amused by ing friendships, and gelatinous Because she sticks out in pretty lights. romance. This movie will keep a crowd, Susan is forced into a This cast out team is Earth’s you laughing till the very end. The government cover up for mon- last hope to fight off an alien Mulligan rating for Monsters vs. sters. Her cell mates include Dr. invasion by the evil and self-ab- Aliens is set at four and a half stars Cockroach Ph.D. (voiced by Hugh sorbed Gallaxhar (voiced by Rainn for an action packed comedy that Laurie), who is a mad scientist Wilson). After defeating an alien has something for every age. Story by Bridget Mulligan

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Dear Steven, Last year’s prom was a total disaster; I stepped on my date’s What’sYourProblem?toes, spilled punch on her, and Don’t ThisStory by Julie Thomas by Chris Jensen and Steven Elonich accidentally pushed her down the stairs. This year I am going with Things your date doesn’t want to hear Dear Christopher, Dear Christopher, the same person, but I am too about Prom A few weeks back I was extremely Yesterday I was walking through indecisive to decide what to do. hungry and the only possible meal the hallways when I suddenly Should I give her a swirly or cut off -My ex’s name was Jessica. Can I call you… Jessica? in my house was radish and spam. realized we had all of these her hair and shove it in her ears? -I really feel like I’ve grown lately. A few months ago, I This did not seem appetizing so I cameras. They were staring at me Sincerely, Clumsy never would’ve given someone like you a second look. went to the streets and befriended and I could not escape. I tried to -Did we have plans tonight? someone. I brought them back to run but I would end up just seeing Dear Clumsy, -I called ahead, and the manager at McDonald’s prom- my house so I could eat them. another camera upon the wall I am appalled that you would go ised me we wouldn’t need reservations. They tasted much better than I and it gets worse. The other day I with her again after she did that -Yes, that dress makes you look fat, and yes, I’m only expected. The other day I was tripped and my pants fell off right to you! She put her feet under after one thing. talking to a friend of mine when in front of a camera! I was wearing your feet, she got in the way of -Wait here. I promised my mom I’d check in at 8. the urge to eat returned. I suddenly my homemade carebear/hello your punch, and she should have -Shouldn’t it be enough that I like you? No one else found myself drooling over them. kitty undies and now it’s on tape fallen down the stairs without your does. The friend said “GROSS!” and ran forever! What do I do? assistance. I think it would be an -While dancing: So, I wanted to talk to you about that away. I almost ate a friend of mine Sincerely, honor for her to get a swirly from C- you’re giving me in Algebra. and I have no idea how to control Pantless you. Wet hair makes it easier to -Girl to bf: I hope you don’t mind hairy legs. this people eating urge. What cut anyway. -I know you said you don’t eat anything with a face, but should I do? Dear Pantless, Dear Steven, a good butcher will cut that off for you if you ask. Signed, Do the same thing Kim Kardashian I really wanted to ask a girl to -I’d hold your hand, but even I don’t know where it’s Village people inn. did when her pantslessness was prom, so when I finally asked her, been. on tape: nothing! I would get rid she threw up on my shoes! What Dear Village, of the undies though, those are so does that mean? Is it a yes? Is it I find it utterly preposterous that old school. Do something about a no? Should I throw up on her Dont forget to buy you would be so judgmental to the that ridiculous low self-esteem of shoes in return? your baby and idea of cannibalism; it is actually yours, because I am positive that Signed, buddy ads! quite a healthy diet. I eat my nobody will think anything less of Prom-sick SENIORS: friends all the time, and the fact you now that you are on tape. The deadline for all ads is April 16th that I only have a few left means Dear Prom-sick, nothing to me! I am pretty sure this is common Here is your opportunity to share your feelings and since most people do this when I memories in print. ask. In my experience it seems the Mail, email, drop off in office, or bring to Room 401. color of the throw up gives you the Please include color photos, your message, and answer. Was it red? If so, that date payment. is dead. Was it yellow? If it was, Questions? Call Mary Langille at 366-8220. you could be a happy fellow! Buddy Ad:1/2 page, $85, Three to Four photos Baby Ad: 1/2 page, $110, Three to Four photos Amazing Baby Ad: 1/4 page, $60, Two photos Baby Ad:1/8 page, $35, One photo What to put in your ad: Anagrams Baby pictures Childhood pictures For all who do not know, an anagram is a word or phrase Senior photos that can be rearranged to make a different word or phrase. Pictures with friends Messages, Poems, Quotes and Special Thoughts • Dormitory becomes…Dirty room • A Gentleman becomes… Elegant man • Astronomers becomes…No more stars • Eleven plus two becomes…Twelve plus one • Debit card becomes…Bad credit Cool Boy • Clint Eastwood becomes…Old West action • The Morse Code becomes…Here come dots • Slot machines becomes…Cash lost in ‘em • Snooze alarms becomes…Alas! No more Z’s • Mother-in-law becomes…Woman Hitler!

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