December 2012 Issue 4 Vol. 51 TheBulldog

Lakeview High School Bulletin 300 Hillman Drive C

Superintendent proposes plan for new Lakeview schools

(Clockwise) y arisa esa B M P Lakeview High Graphics Editor School, construct- ed in 1961, shows Superintendent of the signs of deteriora- Lakeview Local School District, tion. A garbage can catches water Robert E. Wilson, has recently Pesa announced the proposal for falling from a classroom ceiling. the reconstruction of all three Missing ceiling Lakeview school buildings. The titles and water district is currently involved in stains are present the initial phase of the project, in various rooms. Inside: Pesa but no concrete decisions have Pesa been made thus far. Since none of the districts’ to build new schools are to follow certain guidelines pointing to specific eye sores. 2 News properties are large enough to immensely costly. It is estimated outlined by the OSFC. Pre-bond LHS sophomore Avery Mauger consolidate all three schools that millions of dollars will be services will include assisting in believes “the walls smell bad,” Hostess declares into one campus, Wilson hopes needed for the job. According evaluating and finalizing the LHS sophomores Whitney bankruptcy and closes for two buildings: “Perhaps a K- to Wilson, about 70% of the District’s Facility Master Plan, Winch notices “cracked floor its doors. 5 or K-6 on the current Middle funding for new schools would reviewing the Ohio School titles and windows,” while School site and a 6-12 or 7-12 have to come from local tax Facilities (OSFC) assessments, Tatum Sheets thinks that “the facility where our High School money while approximately assessing potential building school’s style is old-fashioned.” 3 People is situated,” he said. 30% would be granted to us by sites and providing preliminary According to Wilson, the Asked why new schools a the State of Ohio. However, site planning.” earliest voters can hope to see LHS teachers reward priority for our district, Wilson local taxpayers hold the overall Originally built in 1961, this issue on the ballot will be students’ successes said, “Our current structures are say in the matter of building Lakeview High School shows November of next year. If the with “Candy Canes of very, very inefficient in terms of new schools. visible signs of decay. bond levy is to pass, construction Encouragement.” energy and educational delivery. “Our community holds “I really don’t see the will begin in the spring of 2014, All three of our buildings are in the authority,” Wilson said. “A need for new schools because and the process can last around desperate need of roofs, boilers, bond levy would have to be our current schools don’t seem two years. “We are at the windows, and electrical as well passed by our community, and, outdated,” said LHS senior very beginning of an arduous 9 as plumbing upgrades.” in order to take advantage of Zach Frasca. journey,” stated Wilson. “I feel Entertainment All the resources required the state share; we would have However, others disagree, our student body is worth it.” LHS student reviews LHS the Madrigal Feast. administers college-prep tests

By Casey Boldt 7 Features Fundraising Manager LHS student shares During the course of the twelve gift ideas for school year, teachers prepare Chirstmas. students for “college readiness,” New Castle faces tragedy after among the newest buzz-words in education. Eighth and tenth graders fatal drug-related car accident at Lakeview High School took Sports the PLAN and EXPLORE tests 10 By Amber Palmer alcohol-related accident yearly. the offender’s license. If points on Dec. 6 as part of the American LHS student reviews Features Editor The consequences of driving continue to accumulate, drivers College Testing (ACT) preparation program. the first three games under the influence are severe, can face penalties such as Nine-year-old Emil even for those lucky enough license suspension and remedial Just like the ACT, the tests cover of the boys’ basketball Osborne Velez and seven- not to be harmed while doing driving courses (DMV). English, math, reading, and science. season. year-old Octavius Stone were so. For an Ohio adult, having a While many webpages are According to act.org as the grade struck by a pickup truck while Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) dedicated to ways to prevent a level increases, the material tested playing in the front yard of a of 0.08% is considered “drunk” DUI, the simplest answer is not to in each program is more difficult. New Castle home on Nov. 25. and can lead to a license drink and drive. When a person The EXPLORE program also While Velez has recovered, suspension ranging from 90 drives under the influence, prepares eighth and ninth graders 11 Opinion Stone died at the scene. The days to three years. If found even before reaching the legal for high school classes and for choices post high school. The LHS student condemns driver of the vehicle, Virgil E. guilty of Operating a Vehicle limit, the chance of an accident Coonfare, is being charged with under the Influence (OVI), he or elevates. A person reaching the PLAN tests measures tenth grade stores’ new ‘black homicide with a vehicle while she faces three to 60 days in jail legal BAC limit is three times students’ progress in academic thurday’ trends. driving intoxicated, aggravated and a fine ranging from $250 to more likely to be involved in courses and is designed to improve vehicular assault while $10,000 (DMV). a fatal crash. Once the first student’s preparation for education, intoxicated and driving under For anyone under the legal drink is consumed, a driver’s training, and work post high school. the influence of a controlled drinking age of 21 with a BAC reaction abilities, coordination, Ohio leaders’ goals are to raise the substance (WKBN). of .02% but less that .08%, comprehension, and attention percentage of college graduates Driving under the influence, the driver will be convicted are impaired (DMV). nationally. an issue addressed within of Operating a Vehicle After Driving under the influence The new tests will be known as The toothbrush was schools, as well as by the media, Underage Consumption can change the lives in an instant, the Partnership for Assessment of invented in 1498. is a problem. According to the (OVAUC). This offense leads to a as with Stone, Velez, and their Readiness for College and Careers DMV’s , an alcohol- license suspension ranging from families. A small ray of hope (PARCC) tests. Six of these eleven related fatality occurs every 30 60 days to two years, as well as for these families is a night of tests, according to fldoe.org will minutes and alcohol-related requiring the offender to take New Castle’s Cascade of Lights cover English and math. Ninth, traffic accidents every two remedial driving courses and dedicated to Stone, giving the tenth and eleventh graders, taking minutes. The DMV estimates his or her driving exam again. proceeds to his family, as well as the exams, will take an English and that in Ohio approx. 400 people Included in this punishment to Velez’s family to help cover math exam each year. The OGT test will die, 15,000 will be injured, are a license reinstatement fee medical expenses (WKBN). is still the graduation requirement and 20,000 will be involved in an and four points added towards through the 2015-2016. The Bulldog Bulletin December 2012 2 News People 3 Fiscal cliff countdown results in showdown Stock up on Twinkies; The Eagles of LHS: By Ashley Olejnik Hostess going out of business allowing rates to increase 2% on the Reporter wealthy. A look into Eagle Scouts, and Eagle Scout Hopefuls Obama believes pressuring Americans By Katie Lamar As the United States economy will encourage representatives in the By Lauren Hennessy The Thought of losing Twinkies, for the staff to take blood drives very Buck Eaton, Ethan Pachillis, and Corey Editor-in-Chief gradually improves from recession, House of Representatives to change Photography Editor Hostess’s most popular and well-known a breather from the often,” he said. Bruner. For his project, McKay planned, fears about higher taxes could threaten stances. Settling on the amount of taxes product, is causing quite the commotion emotional experiences N a t h a n supervised, and assisted in the building of he Boy Scout Law states that “A scout in the center.” economists’ confidence. Without a direct for the middle class could clear many ostess, the makers of various snack throughout the country. The spongy, T Hanson, LHS 21 Wren birdhouses that were distributed H is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, LHS junior Stirling decision by the president, or White disagreements. cakes, bread, and other products, is golden treat is being bought in mass senior; after among various locations in Trumbull courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, is organizing a life- House advisors, a fiscal cliff at the end “When enough people get involved, officially going out of business. The quantities before Hostess completely contacting the County including nursing homes, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.” long hobby of scouting of this year has the capability to send we have a pretty good track record of company filed bankruptcy and is in shuts down. Twinkies are even being sold head of Bazetta’s libraries, parks, hospitals, and churches. Carrying on the century old traditions by organizing a blood the United States into another recession actually making Congress work,” said the act of closing down production and online to many Hostess fans. On Ebay, road department, “Earning the Eagle… has taught me of upholding strong leadership, survival drive in February at (CNN.com) by Obama (npr.org). laying off over 18,000 workers. The boxes of the Hostess snacks are being Kris Parke, is how to approach a problem from a skills, and model citizenship, Lakeview Blessed Sacrament No real progress has been made in Spending cuts are scheduled to invade familiar Hostess name will no longer sold anywhere from $10.00 to $20,000.00. r e l a n d s c a p i n g different manner and with the upmost High School’s Nathan Hanson, Alex Church in Warren. deciding on what the White House is the economy in Jan. as well as the grace the aisles of grocery stores in the With the supposed apocalypse or the Hillside determination,” said McKay. Eaton, Stirling, and Ben Witt are working to join “You don’t hear willing to do on spending cuts. According expiration of the Bush-era tax cuts on near future. “Doomsday” happening in December, Cemetery Chapel after six years of scouting, placed mulch the elite group of young men honorably about Eagle Scout to CNN, John Boehner and many others income, investments, married couples, The reason behind Hostess’s shut Twinkies demands are higher than ever. in Bazetta. around Bazetta Christian Church, and known as Eagle Scouts. believe that President Barack Obama is and families (npr.org). Tax increases and down is the crippling national strike that The snack cake is said to have one of the These three purchased picnic tables for the children After four years of scouting, LHS not taking the situation seriously. spending cuts would cost the public took place in November. According to longest shelf lives, lasting several years scouts will join who attend the church. When asked to sophomore Witt has moved through “I wouldn’t agree or disagree with more than half of a trillion dollars in the Hostess representatives in a CNN News before expiring. the few and the build a gate for the church as an extra various leadership positions until resting John. Both sides are doing posturing first nine months of 2013 (Congressional article, there was an insufficient number Hostess lovers should not worry too proud current volunteering measure, Eaton exhibited in his current position as a senior patrol I think they’re trying to “save face” for Budget Office). of workers after the strike to continue much; several companies are eager Eagle Scouts the true spirit of Boy Scout volunteerism quartermaster of Troop 101. In a recent supporters. It is normal politics,” said by With such slow progress, and the normal operations. The company had also to keep the famous snack cakes alive. of LHS. The and replied, “Sure, why not?” Eaton says essay, Witt expressed his views on Tom Pavlanksy, Lakeview High school minimal time left, leaders are still trying warned its employees that bankruptcy Hostess has over 100 potential buyers list includes the most valuable attributes to be gained the benefits of scouting: “I used to be government teacher. to make the agreement to inform the would be filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy interested in taking over its brands, Robert McKay, from being a Boy Scout are the ability to ashamed of being in the “nerdy” and Obama’s suggestion to avoid a fiscal worried lawmakers (npr.org). Private Court if normal operation levels were not which include Ding Dongs, Ho Hos, and work well with others and to appreciate discussions are still being held about “lame” Boy Scouts, but now I realize nature’s beauty. cliff is through campaigning. He urged reached by Nov. 15, 2012 (CNN News). Cupcakes (CNN News). So, the Hostess At left: One of the deal. The end of the year fiscal cliff what a positive impact it has had on my Of the young men interviewed, their Americans to call, email, and tweet Employees did not return, and Hostess name may not live on, but their delicious McKay’s Wren decision is becoming clearer, but no development as a student, leader and general consensus is that boy scouts are members of Congress about the passing began unwinding its business and selling snacks and treats will have a place on Photos by Lamar bird house, consensus has been reportedly made. contributor to the community.” To earn prepared for many of life’s challenges. of his proposal made to extend tax cuts its assets (CNN News). grocery shelves throughout the U.S. photographed outside LHS. for lower income Americans while still the Eagle Scout award, Witt is building a Witt says it this way: “Boy Scouts isn’t brick patio for the staff of Bella Women’s Shown above: The gate Eaton built for meant to remove one from reality, but is The Bulldog Bulletin Staff 2011-2012 Center, a pregnancy resource center. He Bazetta Christian Church Child Care meant to train and prepare a man for the thought the patio would be a “good place Center. real world.” Catherine Howard, Adviser Co-Editors Katie Lamar Jordyn Ting

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By Katie Lamar for the staff to take blood drives very Buck Eaton, Ethan Pachillis, and Corey Editor-in-Chief a breather from the often,” he said. Bruner. For his project, McKay planned, emotional experiences N a t h a n supervised, and assisted in the building of The Boy Scout Law states that “A scout in the center.” Hanson, LHS 21 Wren birdhouses that were distributed is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, LHS junior Stirling senior; after among various locations in Trumbull courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, is organizing a life- contacting the County including nursing homes, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.” long hobby of scouting head of Bazetta’s libraries, parks, hospitals, and churches. Carrying on the century old traditions by organizing a blood road department, “Earning the Eagle… has taught me of upholding strong leadership, survival drive in February at Kris Parke, is how to approach a problem from a skills, and model citizenship, Lakeview Blessed Sacrament r e l a n d s c a p i n g different manner and with the upmost High School’s Nathan Hanson, Alex Church in Warren. the Hillside determination,” said McKay. Eaton, Stirling, and Ben Witt are working to join “You don’t hear Cemetery Chapel after six years of scouting, placed mulch the elite group of young men honorably about Eagle Scout in Bazetta. around Bazetta Christian Church, and known as Eagle Scouts. These three purchased picnic tables for the children After four years of scouting, LHS scouts will join who attend the church. When asked to sophomore Witt has moved through the few and the build a gate for the church as an extra various leadership positions until resting proud current volunteering measure, Eaton exhibited in his current position as a senior patrol Eagle Scouts the true spirit of Boy Scout volunteerism quartermaster of Troop 101. In a recent of LHS. The and replied, “Sure, why not?” Eaton says essay, Witt expressed his views on list includes the most valuable attributes to be gained the benefits of scouting: “I used to be Robert McKay, from being a Boy Scout are the ability to ashamed of being in the “nerdy” and work well with others and to appreciate “lame” Boy Scouts, but now I realize nature’s beauty. what a positive impact it has had on my At left: One of Of the young men interviewed, their development as a student, leader and McKay’s Wren Photos by Lamar general consensus is that boy scouts are contributor to the community.” To earn bird house, prepared for many of life’s challenges. the Eagle Scout award, Witt is building a photographed outside LHS. Witt says it this way: “Boy Scouts isn’t brick patio for the staff of Bella Women’s Shown above: The gate Eaton built for meant to remove one from reality, but is Center, a pregnancy resource center. He Bazetta Christian Church Child Care meant to train and prepare a man for the thought the patio would be a “good place Center. real world.” CaNdY Canes of Encouragement Drew Fairchild Taylor King Grade:8 “Candy Canes of Encouragement” Grade: 9 “Good job listening and “Keep improving! Good job!” learning! Keep it going!” are designed to -Mr. Geraghty -Mr. Craigo recognize stu- dents for doing good deeds, doing well or better in class, in general, being a good citizen.

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Palmer Ting Tiffany Nigrin Hannah Rogers Grade: 10 Grade: 9 “Has persevered through “Has shown improvent in personal illness and done ex- class. Keep it up! Good ceptionally well in French.” Job!” -Mr. Geraghty Ting Palmer -Madame Hartley The Bulldog Bulletin 4 Senior Spotlight Abbey Kay Lane Brandon Lee Baker

Criminal psychologist you think about it because chances What is something interesting about are you will talk yourself out of it”- yourself no one knows about? Unknown I like to write stories that confuse people What is your theme song? and make them think “Colt 45” by Afroman In the future if you have any children Who is your favorite band/singer? what would you want their names to Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G., and Theory of a be? Deadman Boy: Ever, Axel, Christian; Girl: What is your favorite movie? Rhiannon Pulp Fiction or Rocky IV What quote do you live by? What is your favorite t.v. show? “If you hate a person, you hate “King of Queens” something in him or her that is part of Who is your favorite actor/actress? yourself. What isn’t part of ourselves Seth Rogan doesn’t disturb us.”-Hermann Hesse If you could have any superpower, What is your theme song? what would it be? “Into the ocean” by Blue October Time Control Who is your favorite band/singer? Nicknames? What is your dream pet? Ed Sheeran Baker, Big Bake, Wake and Bake Brian from Family Guy What is your favorite movie? Who are your best friends? What is your favorite article of Nicknames? The Breakfast Club Me, Cesar, and Miles go way back, but clothing? Ab What is your favorite t.v. show? the rest of the crew know who they are My throwback Jays because I love Who is your best friend? “My Fair Wedding” with David Tutera Who is your favorite teacher? anything old-school Savannah Taylor Who is your favorite actor/actress? Mrs. Schlatt and Miss Bucko Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Who is your favorite teacher? Gerard Butler Favorite underclassmen? Where do you see YOURSELF in 10 It’s a three way tie between Mme. If you could have any superpower, Cesar, my rider chip, and Town, I years?! Hartley, Schlatt, and Ms. Bucko what would it be? suppose Favorite underclassmen? Flying Who is your dream date? Valerie Szabo, Allison Hazel, Carissa What is your dream pet? Angelina Jolie Brenning, Alex Hayford Tiger with wings What is your dream job? Who is your favorite teacher? What is your favorite article of Something along the lines of Mrs. Schlatt clothing? engineering Who is your dream date? Sweaters In the future if you have any children Ed Sheeran Where do you see yourself in 10 years? what would you want their names to What was your funniest high school Living in a house near the woods with be? moment? perfect scenery, a gorgeous husband, Thing 1 and Thing 2 4th grade-5th period and many children to enjoy it with What quote do you live by? What is your dream job? “You need to act on the situation before

Travis Tracy Chalker Savanna Catherine them.” What is your theme song? “Work Hard, Play Hard”- Wiz Khalifa Winch Who is your favorite band/singer? I listen to an abnormal amount of opera What is your favorite movie? music I Am Legend In the future if you have any children What is your favorite t.v. show? what would you want their names to “Family Guy” and “” be? Who is your favorite actor/actress? Ella for a girl and Landon for a boy Adam Sandler What quote do you live by? If you could have any super power, “Be clothed in strength and dignity and what would it be? laugh without fear of the future.” To fly What is your theme song? What is your dream pet? “Just Stand Up” (inspired me to get my Reindeer tattoo) What is your favorite article of Who is your favorite band/singer? Trey Songz and Keyshia Cole Nicknames? clothing? Chalk, Trav, Travvyyy, Bullet Tight t-shirts What is your favorite movie? Blue Crush Best friends? Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Elijah Henderson, Jake Young, Austin Married with a family What is your favorite t.v. show? “Law and Order” Groff, Drew Bell What was your funniest high school Who is your favorite actor/actress? Favorite underclassmen? moment? Channing Tatum I don’t have a favorite; they’re all about Ethan Pachilis falling down wet steps in Nicknames? If you could have any super power, the same the winter Van, Vanna, Vanny what would it be? Teleportation Favorite teacher? Who are your best friends? What is your dream pet? A Mrs. Schlatt and Mr. Shanower Whitney Winch, Sarah Estlack, Brittni pomsky (Pomeranian & Husky) Dream job? Marino, and Stephanie Boggess Racing cars Who are your favorite underclassmen? What is something interesting about Whitney Winch yourself no one knows about? Who are your favorite teachers? I got shot in the stomach last year by a Mr. Shanower and Miss Bucko 45 hollow point Dream date? In the future, if you have any children John Simon what would you want their names to Dream job? be? Being an opera singing athletic trainer Kevin for a boy and Lillyann for a girl in the NFL What quote do you live by? What is something interesting about “Know your limit, then run through yourself no one knows about? December 2012 Senior Spotlight 5 Frank Karel Toncar Jacqueline What is your favorite ice cream flavor? What are your nicknames? Frankis, Moose tracks all the way Franky-Spanky, Jew, Franklin Who is your favorite underclassman? When is your birthday? Nov. 16, 1994 Ethan Pachilis, Sierra Mansfield, Lane Who are your best friends? Jerry Kerr, Matt Pasternak, Cody Dodson, Germano Runyan, Lane Kerr, Nussle Will Pinkerton, Boggelz, Miny D If you were any animal, what would Extra-curricular activities: Soccer, used Do you have or would you get a tattoo? you be and why? A Labrador retriever to do track…I’m in a band, does that If so, of what? I plan to get “Heart like because they always go after what count? fire, mind like ice” along my collarbone, they want. Who is your favorite teacher? My dude, as well as “You be the anchor that keeps If you could have any super power, Mr. Craigo! my feet on the ground. I’ll be the wings what would it be? To read minds or What quote do you live by? “Heart like that keep you heart in the clouds,” on foresee the future fire, mind like ice.” each wrist, and a musical staff along my What is your dream job? I would love Who is your favorite band/singer? arm. to be a surgeon and walk in a hospital Green Day, Mayday Parade, Reel Big In the future if you have any children like the one on Grey’s Anatomy Fish what would you want their names Do you have or would you get a What is your favorite movie? Either to be? All of them will be named tattoo? If so, of what? Never, I can’t Dodge ball or the Dark Knight series D’Brickashaw Ferguson Toncar picture myself choosing to live with What is your favorite football team? What is the dumbest piece of trivial anything permanent on my body. Philadelphia Eagles What are your nicknames? J, Jac, Jac information that you know? 90% of What is something interesting Who is your dream date? Mila Kunis, or Attack, Peanut and Craplyn giraffes are gay about yourself no one knows about? Amy Lee from Evanescence Who are your best friends? My I’ve been in five t.v. commercials What was your funniest high school momma, Al and Kris Kat, Caleb Biehl, throughout my lifetime. moment? Getting my picture censored and sometimes Nick Preston In the future if you have any children at Disney World, Patty’s on-the-spot Who are your favorite underclassman? what would you want their names bathroom, or almost getting suspended My little Pavlik sisters, Katie Chuirazzi, to me? I love the names Landon, for “harassing” and Izzy Barnovsky Christian or Sebastian for a boy and What will you miss most about high What quote do you live by? “Do what Aurora (short for Rowry) or Matilda school? Seeing everyone everyday, you feel in your heart to be right, for (as Maddy) for a girl playing with the best soccer team in you’ll be criticized anyway.”- Eleanor Where do you see yourself in 10 Ohio, and not being out in the “real Roosevelt years? Hopefully, completely satisfied world.” Who is your favorite teacher? Mrs. with wherever life has led me. If you were any animal, what would Miller Have you ever been arrested? you be and why? I would be a cow so Who is your favorite band/singer? T. Explain. No. that I could be on Emily Yocum’s farm! Swift because she’s fearless What’s your biggest accomplishment/ If you could have any super power, Who is your dream date? Buddy the Elf! achievement? Becoming President what would it be? Being able to fly What was your funniest high school of National Honor Society and not would be awesome. Either that or mind moment? Finding out that my mother passing out on stage while I read my control fulfilled her dream of being the bulldog speech for the tapping ceremony. What is your dream job? Touring at a football game. musician. Megan Elizabeth James Patrick Goedeker Hughes Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Who are your favorite underclassman? trained ballerina with pointe shoes and What are your nicknames? As a D.I. in the Marine Corps Katie Chuirazzi, Morgan Sims, and all tutus and all that jazz Saggy Patty, Plain Pat the soccer and track girls In the future if you have any children Who are your best friends? Have you ever been arrested? Explain. What quote do you live by? “Happiness what would you want their names to Cody Wensel, Alec Barrickman, Mike No, not yet can be found even in the darkest of me? Milo and Emma Morris, Alexs Sinnanovic What’s your biggest accomplishment/ times, if one only remembers to turn Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Who are your favorite achievement? Going into a public on the light” and everything else In Australia on a beach with some underclassman? Mackey Williams, bathroom by myself Bumbledore says in the 4100 pages kangaroos… the other words, I have no Lane Kerr, Aaron Hughes, Liv What was your favorite t.v. show as a Who is your favorite teacher? Preisse idea and don’t plan very well Detweiler, Nate Butler child? Sponge Bob cup, Mrs. Howard, Madame, and Mr. Have you ever been arrested? Explain. Who is your favorite teacher? What is your article of clothing/why? Wright Nay Mr. Ruane My Vans. Gotta love Vans Who is your favorite band/singer? It’s What is your biggest accomplishment/ Who is your favorite band/singer? a tie between Fun, Imagine Dragons, achievement and why? Qualifying for Rise Against Train, Andy Grammer, and The Script state with my favorite track girls What is your favorite movie? Ted What is your favorite movie? Across the What was your favorite t.v. show as a Who is your dream date? Universe child? The Power Puff Girls Jerry Runyan Who is your dream date? Brad Pitt, if What was your funniest high school you’ve seen the channel 5° commercial moment? you’d understand Bus ride home from the Madison If you were any animal, what would football game. Again, I apologize to you be and why? A sea cucumber. the cars behind us. I’m not entirely sure they’re actually If you were any animal, what would considered animals, but they are you be and why? seriously the coolest things ever. A bear, so I could call myself “Fuzzy” If you could have any super power, If you could have any super power, what would it be? Ability to control what would it be? time and see what my future holds Flying, definitely flying What is your dream job? Professional What is your dream job? U.S. Marine athlete Do you have or would you get a Do you have or would you get a tattoo? tattoo? If so, of what? If so, of what? I would get a cross, heart, The letters U.S.M.C. and The Marine and anchor intertwined symbolizing Corps Bulldog faith, love and hope In the future if you have any children What is something interesting about what would you want their names to yourself no one knows about? Though be? Rip Van Winkle I don’t dance anymore, I am a classically Designed by: Laura Ogurchak and Kathryn Dickey The Bulldog Bulletin 6 Features LHS ‘angels’ donate to NOAS children

By Jordyn Ting them. Lakeview High School during Christmas time.” Lamar Editor-in-Chief senior Michaella Radich, who and her family have donated to participates in the project similar programs “ever since Each winter, Northeast Ohio through the Warren Juniorettes [she] was little;” she said that Adoption Services (NOAS) Volunteer Organization said, this is “a cute way to help others volunteers coordinate Christmas “Knowing I helped a foster for the holidays.” gift donations from countless child to enjoy Christmas and Lamar has also provided gifts individuals and businesses experience the t h r o u g h throughout northeastern Ohio holidays like any angel trees to over 300 children in adoptive child should is at Saint and foster homes and awaiting indescribable.” R o b e r t ’s adoption. NOAS strives to LHS senior C h u r c h , place school-age children and Megan Paskey, Shepherd of teenagers in adoptive and foster a member of the Valley Freezin’ for a reason homes (www.dev.noas.com). the Warren n u r s i n g NOAS volunteers decorate a Juniorettes, said home, as By Taylor Waid to raise a minimum of $75 or Christmas tree, with “angels,” that she “chose well as Reporter $50 (students) in pledges and cards containing a child’s to participate b o u g h t be ready to turn in pledges at name, age, and “Christmas in the Angel presents for What could be more fun registration. Plungers must be a wishes,” in their office, located Tree program the elderly than jumping into icy, freezing, minimum of eight years of age in the Market Place Plaza in because there are at Wal- sub-zero waters? Jumping into to participate. Warren. Donors, including many children Mart. icy, freezing, sub-zero waters for Plungers are not just going to local families, businesses, and in or around our Ting L a m a r a good cause! All you adrenaline plunge to their doom in boring volunteer organizations, take community who said, “Angel junkies out there, get ready! attire. There is also a costume one or more angels, purchase are less fortunate NOAS has been collecting gifts for trees are a The 7th annual Mosquito Lake contest. Plungers need to wear and wrap the gifts, and return than I, and it is a children living in Trumbull, Mahon- great way polar plunge is almost here! the most outrageous outfits they them to NOAS to be sorted for great way to help ing, Portange, and Columbiana to spread Come and show your support can find; winners will receive distribution. NOAS accepts them and give Counties for twenty years through Christmas of Special Olympics Ohio’s gift cards. The costume contest monetary donations to be spent back.” its Angel Tree program. cheer to athletes at this unique and will be from at 1:00-1:20 p.m. The on gifts if donors are unable to LHS senior those who crazy fundraising event. Sam participants will finally jump shop for a child. and Juniorettes member Katie less fortunate because everyone Ogurchak, a Lakeview graduate, into a giant sized swimming The children do not know Lamar said that she became enjoys finding something said, “The Polar Plunge was pool that will be set up in the who bought their presents, involved because her “mother under the tree on Christmas a great experience. The cold marina at 1:30 p.m. While it only that Santa Clause delivers loves buying gifts for angel trees morning.” water was worth the cause and might be a bit chilly outside, I had a blast doing something that’s part of the adrenaline- crazy for a positive thing.” The rush. Plungers are freezin’ for Special Olympics Ohio provides a reason. A post-plunge party year-round sports training will be held at the Moose Lodge and competition in a variety of where plungers will receive The Pond Olympic-type sports for people food and prizes for their efforts •9999 E. Washington St., Chargrin Falls, OH with intellectual disabilities. The in raising money. Participants •52 min away from LHS 2013 Plunge is on Jan. 19 and who raise $250.00 will receive Local Ice Skating•440-543-3884 will kick-off the Ohio Polar Bear a beach towel, participants Kent State •Skatethepond.com Instructors are available for ice skating, figure skating, Plunge season as the first of nine who raise $500.00 will receive University scheduled events throughout a micro-fleece pull over, and and ice hockey, and The Pond is open all year long. •650 Loop Road, Kent, OH Ohio. Pre-registration is Jan. 18 participants who raise $1,000 •58 min from LHS The Ice Zone at the Cortland Moose Lodge will receive Smartouch gloves. •330-672-RINK •360 McClurg Road, Boardman, OH from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. So who is brave enough? •Kent.edu/icearena/publicskate •41 min from LHS On the day of the event For more information about Open Nov.-Feb. and offers •330-965-1423 all plungers must register or the Mosquito Lake Plunge special discounts on senior •Theicezone.com check-in at the registration tent contact Paige Ludwig at citizens, preschool children, and “Featuring both an NHL rink with a 1,000-fan capac- on site from 10:30 a.m. to 1:15 [email protected] or 614-239- KSU faculty, staff, students, and ity and an Olympic-sized rink, the Ice Zone is the only p.m. Plungers are also required 7050. alumni. double-sheet ice skating arena in the Mahoning Valley.” ding Cleveland Metroparks Local Sled •3037 Som Center Road, Willoughby Hills, OH •1 hour 8 min away from LHS Mill Creek •261-635-3200 Metroparks •Clemetparks.com •McCollum Road, Cleveland Metroparks provide 10 reservations with sledding Youngstown, OH hills. •27 min from LHS •330-740-7114 Pymatuning State Park •Millcreekmetroparks.org •2660 Williamsfield Road, Jamestown, PA Along with its many sled- •33 min from LHS ding hills, Mill Creek Me- •Pymatuning-state-park.org troparks provide an outdoor •(724) 932-3141 www.Sooh.org warming area with wind Jamestown Marina maintains a winter concession where you shields and cross country can buy refreshments. Plungers enjoy the atmosphere as they walk to the water. skiing. compiled by: Aaron Paczak

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Doomsday 2012 Doomsday Everything you need to know about the end of the world Headquarters The world most likely will for any of the assertions made nearly any length of time in the not end this year, but, if in support of unusual events future through a series of cycles something does happen, here By Isaac Daffron taking place in December 2012” (NASA.gov). When a month in a are some tips and informa- Reporter (NASA.gov). typical modern calendar comes The Maya were a relatively to an end, the page is flipped. tion of how to deal with it. Dec. 21 marks the end of a advanced Mesoamerican No one dies, and the world does www.google.com Mayan Calendar cycle and, as civilization, thriving not explode; a new Precautions some purport, the end of the until the Spanish page is looked at. The current Mayan calendar world as we know it. This is the arrived in present Just as we would cycle ends on Dec. 21, 2012. fourth prophesized doomsday day Mexico. put calendars •Underground lead bunker in the last twelve years. The Today, one of the reading “2013” to protect against radioac- start of this millennia, May of most infamous on our wall, the tivity What would 2003 and May of 2011 were all aspects of their Maya would reset •Weapons in case of a zom- YOU do? predicted to bring about the end society is the Mayan their calendar’s bie apocalypse of the world. calendar. count. •Stock up on food (Twinkies According to NASA, there The Maya T h i s if you can find them) “Go to Katie’s house is nothing to fear. The winter did not invent y e a r ’ s solstice will pass by just like the calendar, end of •Water and eat all the food!” the billions of days before it. but their the world •First aid kit -Michaela Maus NASA has a whole page about society more prophecy •Hazmat suits the end of the world prophecy t h r o u g h l y is not the on its website, NASA.gov, developed existing calendars first one to float around, and “Stock up on food and called “Beyond 2012: Why (timeanddate.com). The it most likely will not be the World Ending Scenarios supplies.” the World Won’t End.” The calendar is a large circular stone last. Rest assured, though, that article is a series of frequently with carvings, symbols and -Bryce Roper, Dec. 22 will arrive just as any •Nuclear war asked questions regarding the glyphs engraved throughout. other day. NASA even says •Meteor impact end of days, shooting down The calendar does not so! Besides, the Maya did not •Alien attack doomsday theories such as the actually “end.” Instead, it just account for leap years. If the “I’d get on (Xbox).” •Super volcano eruption planetary alignment, worldwide resets. The calendar cycle ends. doomsday prophecy were true, -Kyle Dockery blackouts, planet X, and many A new cycle is then started. The we would all have been dead •Deadly disease others. A NASA scientist stated calendar was developed in such months ago. •Zombie infestation “There is no credible evidence a way that it can be extended to

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By Amber Palmer Field’s performances as the family Beatin’ Path Features Editor experiences Robert’s desire to join the A column designated for ‘offbeat’ music war and the eventual death of Lincoln. By: Marisa Pesa In spite of its rave reviews, I had The movie breaks up dramatic and doubts about whether Lincoln would touching scenes with scenes of humor meet expectations. Doubt disintegrated led by James Spader (W.N. Bilbo) and as the movie opened in the midst of battle his crew as they try to convince different in an all too realistic fashion. Riding on members of Congress to vote for the the back of realism, the film transports 13th amendment. These moments are its audience to the Civil War era and just enough to give the audience time to Lincoln’s fight to get the 13th amendment catch its breath and escape the heaviness. L i n c o l n passed as well as to end the war within. Humor is also introduced by the stories c o u l d Walking with one of America’s most Lincoln tells, yet not only the stories v e r y beloved presidents through the toughest themselves but also the reactions of those well be period of his life is handled with hearing so many of his analogies. the film of the decade, breathtaking reverence and grace. Another moving aspect of the film sitting with classics such Both Daniel Day Lewis (Lincoln) and is the artful music throughout. In as Titanic and Gone With Sally Field (Mary Todd Lincoln) present particular, when Lincoln talks about The Wind. It handles The 12 Days of the President and the First Lady with something particularly important or a very difficult and treverence while holding onto realism. moving, a single clarinet plays softly controversial period Christmas Playlist: One of the many powerful scenes in the in the background, just enough to give of American history film is of their discussing the death of color to the scene. Rousing renditions of with grace while still their son Will in the way only a parent Civil War era songs are also done well, keeping it real. I highly 1.”One Sweet Love” who has gone through such a loss would. but the clarinet specifically stuck as a recommend everyone see it if not just - Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Robert Lincoln) very craftily added element. to see one of America’s most cherished This woman has it all: a pure, and Gulliver McGrath (Tad Lincoln) This film is very close to perfection. presidents as big as life itself on the big powerful voice and mad guitar/ play the sons in this historical family Since the film is a little under three hours screen. piano playing skills. well. Both equally match Lewis’ and long, to digest the depth is cumbersome.

2. “Two Weeks” - Grizzly Bear These vocals incorporate weird U joins the family echoing, making for a cool 50’s pop vibe. By Jayna Szwedko with the controller along Reporter with a small screen to 3. “Three Wishes” provide game feedback - The Floorwalkers Finally, a year and a half after first and messages to players. This jazzy and, if I may, sassy song announced, the is here. On Nov Later during the is The Song of the month. 18, 2012, the new console development, this idea produced by Nintendo was released was extended to a full to North America, becoming the Wii’s screen that could present 4. “4am Blues” new successor. The company’s new the game being played in - Barrett Johnson gaming console focuses around a tablet its entirety. (please listen to me) controller called the GamePad and a The built in software library composed of titles already or to of the Wii U includes 5. “2+2=5” - Radiohead be available on consoles such as the Xbox Nintendo TVii, Wii Submitted This song title goes against 360 and Playstation 3. U Chat, , an everything a first grader knows, Tim Tomayko, an owner of the Wii internet browser, while the song itself manages to U, says, “The controller is surprisingly maker, Nintendo eShop, and more. confuse most normal sized people. light to hold. The most important feature the main gameplay even when the t.v. The Wii U is also compatible with the of the GamePad, the touch-screen, has is (Nintendo). Along with the Wii U original Wii games and accessories, better graphics than my 42”, four year GamePad, a more conventional controller can play downloadable games and is 6. “6 Weeks” old, 1080p LCD HDTV. The greatest called the is also even capable of video chat, according – Of Monsters and Men feature of the GamePad is its ability to available to use. to Nintendo. The Wii U basic white set play without the t.v. on. If your family “When it comes to visual comparisons, is available for $299.99 and the deluxe 7. “7 Minutes In Heaven wants to watch t.v., you can turn it on the Wii U surpasses the Wii by far. It has black set is available for $349.99. (Atavan Halen)” - Fall Out Boy and change the channel via the Wii U slightly better graphics than the Xbox 360 According to Nintendo, currently GamePad.while still able to play Wii U and Playstation 3. The hardware itself is 85 games are available for the Wii U 8. “Eight Days A Week” titles on the GamePad.” a little larger and easily longer than the including Nintendo Land, , Just - The Beatles The Wii U has become the very first Wii,” says Tomayko. Dance 4, Unlimited, , ZombiU, New This song is, hands down, console to support high The console was first conceived definition graphics, according toNintendo . and debated about back in 2008 after Bros, Assassin’s Creed, Call of Duty: Black favorite Beatles song. It is capable of producing video output Nintendo discovered numerous Ops, and more. up to 1080p. The Wii U has been released limitations and challenges with the Wii “Overall, the system is amazing. 9. “Nine in the Afternoon” in two versions: a basic white -colored because it catered primarily to a “casual Nintendo definitely took the jump - Panic At The Disco version with eight GB of internal storage audience,” according to Nintendo. towards the next generation of gaming. and a deluxe black-colored version with Nintendo hopes that, with designing Families that only have the Wii system 10. “Ten Dead Dogs” 32 GB of storage. and producing the Wii U, it could bring will find the Wii U as a great upgrade. - Wild Sweet Orange The Wii U’s GamePad, the prime “core” gamers back. Like any other Nintendo knew what it was doing when This pretty, sort’of religious song controller, features an embedded touch involved project, the Wii U was scrapped it created the Wii, and they continually makes you question whether or screen used to enhance main gameplay and restarted several times. According to exceed expectations each time they on the t.v. or it can allow the player to Nintendo, the company wanted to include release a new way of playing video not your life is headed in the right keep on playing games by displaying the concept of a touch screen embedded games,” says Tomayko. direction. Warren Medical 11. “11:11” - Rufus Wainwright Specialists, Inc. I’m going to be honest with you: no good song was ever written 144 South High Street Christopher C. about the number 11...sorry Rufus. Chuirazzi M.D. (330) 637-6154 12. “12 Fingers” 9375 East Market St. - Young the Giant Suite 1 Pizzeria & Restaurant (330) 609-5089 December 2012 Entertainment 9 Madrigals sing for the holiday season

certainly worth the effort. The walls, By Valerie Szabo covered in large sheets of wallpaper with Reporter a gray brick design, transformed the LHS cafeteria into a medieval-style castle The 29th annual Lakeview High School Madrigal Feast complete with candle stick holders on took place during the weekend of Nov. 30 through Dec. the walls and large fabric “family crests” 2. A prelude to the upcoming holiday season, the LHS hanging from the ceiling. Trees stringed Madrigal singers performed over 20 songs in several with lights lined the hallway, presenting languages, “caroled” around the tables, and entertained a royal entrance for the guests. the crowd with amusing time-period dances. Members of the LHS Catered by Di Lucia’s Woman’s Choir greeted restaurant, the Feast guests at the doors to the was just that: heaping cafeteria, led them to the portions of chicken, rice, assigned table, and offered cheesy potatoes, and “twisted knots” (soft baked mixed vegetables, all a pretzels) and “hot Wassail,” Submitted delicious addition to the a warm, spiced drink. During performance. The bright dinner, the choir walked The Madrigal Feast showcased the talent of the LHS Madrigal singers, and colorful costumes from table to table, served Women’s Choir, and various members of the band. akin to the medieval era food, and sang Christmas were delightful, every songs for the guests at the separate tables. certain songs was enjoyable. one of them a different A brass and flautists section serenaded Kicking off the holiday season with the Madrigal color and style. Submitted guests in the hallways and after being seated Feast is the perfect way to get in the spirit of Christmas. All of the work and Royal Court members included: (back row) Matt Grobosky, the cafeteria while everyone awaited the Spending an evening with talented peers and enjoying preparation that went Buck Eaton, Keith Hazel, Joseph Scott, (front row) Alyssa arrival of the Madrigals. The addition of wonderful food is certainly a tradition to look forward Lang, Lauren Sloan, Jamiee Lombard, and Emily Lazor. into the Feast was the music to the a capella singing group in to every year.

Making a ‘Joyful Noise’: Catfish: CD’s for the season Fishin’ for love By Shayla Williamson By Natalie Super name of the show (mtvpress.com). After Reporter the premier of Catfish, Nev heard many Layout Editor stories of people inspired by his own “Catfish: The TV Show,“ a new MTV story who wanted to know if the love they “Tis the season to be jolly,” and, let’s face it, nothing reality show, taps into the life of young shared with the person they met online makes us feel more jolly than listening to some good adults who have helplessly fallen in love was true or not. In every episode, Nev . No matter what type of music you listen with someone they have met online. and Max Joseph help someone desperately to, there’s always a Christmas CD or song that you can’t The three episodes that have aired have waiting to meet the person he/she is in a help but love. shown the pros and cons of online dating relationship with. The two meet with the A Christmas CD must-have is Michael Bublé’s and the effects on a person’s life. Viewers person and they discuss his/her story. Christmas. If you haven’t listened to it yet, I highly have the chance to view the experiences The duo then contact the other person recommend it. It includes all types of holiday music of the relationships each episode. in the relationship and decide on a time ranging from fun songs like “” and “Santa Before this new series began, the and place to meet. Before the meeting Clause is Coming to Town” to classic songs such as “Silent movie Catfish was created in 2010 as occurs, more in depth research is done to Night” and “Ave Maria.” The CD definitely accomplishes a documentary to share Yaniv “Nev” discover the credibility of the potential bringing in the holiday spirit, making listeners feel joyful Schulman’s journey as he dealt with “catfish.” The three then drive to the and relaxed. online dating. The movie by Henry Joost destination to meet to see the true identity Another Christmas album everyone should listen to is and Ariel Shulman premiered at the of the person. Mariah Carey’s first Christmas Album Merry Christmas, Sundance Film Festival in 2010. Three episodes have aired in the first mainly because it includes one of the catchiest and fun The documentary shows Nev, the season. The first episode exposes Sunny versions of “All I Want for Christmas is You,” a song that younger brother of Ariel, falling in love and Jamison’s relationship. A hopeful you can’t help but sing along to whenever you hear it. with a woman, Megan, he met online. Sunny is anxious to meet the man of However, if that doesn’t please you, try the extra festive They met after Megan’s sister, Abby, her dreams who claims to be a model, version of that song on her second Christmas CD, Merry asked for permission to use one of Nev’s t.v. writer, and who is studying to be an Christmas II You. photographs for the base of her art anesthesiologist. These days, Christmas music can be found in any painting. Viewers see the relationship between genre, and this season, country holiday music seems to The relationship began to grow between Trina and Scorpio in the next episode. Trina be the newest outbreak. If you’re a lover, Nev and Megan, disregarding that they had always struggled with relationships, both Lady Antebellum and Scotty McCreary released had never met. After time, the two always feeling she is being judged. After Christmas this year. decided to meet in Michigan, Megan’s meeting online, Trina felt a connection Lady Antebellum’s album On This Winter’s Night, sticks home state. When the two met for the with Scorpio. to traditional holiday songs, the CD staying simple and first time deceptions were exposed. The third episode with Kim and Matt calming. American Idol winner Scotty McCreary’s CD “Catfish: The TV Show” lets viewers get reveals a ten-year relationship between has the season’s favorites, such as “,” while a chance to see multiple experiences with the two that has occurred strictly also including more religious songs such as “Mary Did online dating. A “Catfish” is a person o n l i n e . Kim urgently seeks to You Know” and “Christmas in Heaven,” while adding a who pretends to be someone they’re not meet Matt as she holds country touch to them. by using social media to create a false off on marrying her Another new Christmas album released this year is identity, particularly to pursue boyfriend until she ’s Christmas in the Sand. Caillat’s album deceitful online romances, gets the chance to mixes original songs like “Christmas in the Sand” with which describes one meet him. known Christmas songs like “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” of the people in the Tune into MTV and “,” while sticking to her cool, relaxed relationship, Mondays at 11 style. Her CD also features other various artists such as hence the p.m. to watch Gavin DeGraw, Brad Paisley, and Jason Reeves. “Catfish: The TV If you’re not a fan of different renditions of classic, Show” if you want a traditional songs, and if all else fails, childhood favorites good laugh or cry. never let you down. You can always stick to listening to songs such as “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” “Frosty the Snowman,” or “Santa Clause is Coming to Town,” as they will easily bring the holiday spirit and make you feel “jolly” this Christmas season. The Bulldog Bulletin 10 Sports Athletes escape the cold By Morgan Sims she wishes realize, running form is one of Reporter to compete, the most important parts of a he or she competitive race. Indoor track Predict-a-Bowl Indoor track and field has selects the and field offers coaches the become consistently popular n u m b e r opportunity to analyze what in its availability for interested of events. the runner can do in order to athletes. Nearby universities, Each event improve their form, ultimately such as Kent State University usually costs resulting in shorter times. and Ohio State University, open ten dollars Different races are available indoor track facilities to athletes and can be in indoor meets in comparison from junior high to collegiate paid through to outdoor track meets. The level participants. the Direct shortest sprint that runners The athletes enter in meets Athletics by can compete in is the 60 meter individually, as a part of a club credit card. dash. Also, the mile race is not submitted team, or as a part of their school’s Entries are included, but the 1,500 meter team. The competition at indoor closed after Megan Goedeker is pictured at the start of a 400 meter run takes its place where the meets varies greatly. Some the first dash. Lines are drawn acrossed her torso and leg to mile would normally occur. runners, throwers, jumpers, Wednesday illustrate her form to allow her to improve it. Unlike outdoor track meet, Isaac: Florida or vaulters compete in indoor p r e c e d i n g there is no 100, 110, 300 or 400 Michael: Florida events solely for the purpose of the meet. meter hurdle race. That race is training. Indoor meets provide an are able to better understand replaced with a 60 meter hurdle Entering an indoor track meet opportunity for athletes and how the athletes can perform dash. is as simple as going on the coaches to learn how they might under pressure of competition. Youngstown State hosted internet. The Direct Athletics improve on running, jumping, The opportunity for a less vital its first indoor track and field website, www.directathletics. throwing, or vaulting technique. competition allows coaches to meet on Dec. 1 in its indoor com, allows participants to According to Lakeview High aid athletes in designing new WATTS facility. The meet held create a user login then enter School Boys’ Track coach Mark ways to get into his or her best as many 35 women and 36 men their information into the site. Swinning, indoor track and mindset to compete at his/her competing in the 60 meter dash. Athletes may search for a meet field is a diagnostic tool for capability. In longer distance events, ten nearby or in a certain time the upcoming spring season. For runners, specifically, women and 13 men competed period. If the athlete knows the Swinning said that besides coaches can pay more attention in the 5000 meter run. There will name of the upcoming meet, he being a workout for athletes, to how they are running rather be other meets at YSU and KSU or she can type it into a search the competition aides in finding than how fast. As Swinning through January. box. ways to help the athletes said, indoor track events prove Once the participant has improve. to be a diagnostic tool. Isaac: Florida State located the meet in which he/ Coaches and competitors As most competitive runners Michael: Florida State Lakeview tips off basketball season

By Michael Krafft and captain Brandon Bensing last year had only two losses playing scrappy defense. Sports Editor finished the job nearly every trip throughout the regular season, Lakeview continued its down the court, collecting eight one against the Bulldogs. The home stand on Dec. 7 against When the Lakeview boys’ rebounds and thirteen points players were evenly matched, Beaver Local, and, once again, varsity basketball team took despite shooting 4-13 from the but the Wildcats proved too the Beavers exploited the poor the court free throw line for much for Lakeview in the end, shooting efforts of Lakeview, on Dec. the night. With the winning 44-41. Struthers senior winning easily despite yet 1 against Junior Varsity wrap-up team clawing and Tommy Kimbrough led all in another stellar performance fighting against scoring with fourteen; junior from Bensing. He recorded a The JVs ran out to a quick an outmanned double double, collecting Isaac: Wisconsin lead in the first three games M a p l e w o o d double digit rebounds Michael: Stanford and have a record of 3-1. Ag- team, the Dogs again while also scoring gressive rebounding by J.J. took a small lead over ten points. The Mills and Alex Vine coupled into the fourth Bulldogs currently sit at with good scoring efforts by quarter. As a 1-3. Andrew Grove and Brandon showcase of Lakeview is in need Keller allowed the Dogs to how new coach of an energizer to push hold comfortable leads. Other Craig Mild them past their sluggish contributors include Angelo wants the team start, and Schmitt may Marino, Dylan Brown, Chris to perform, the be the catalyst the team Romano, and Tommy Bell. Bulldogs held Krafft needs. Schmitt offers a M a p l e w o o d Sophomore Ryan Pishotti looks to pass during contrast to Bell, as he is scoreless in the Niles game. Pishotti is part of a young group a shorter, physical option Maplewood, they were without the final eight minutes of of players getting playing time for Lakeview. who has the capability an integral part of the team and the game on the way to an to shoot jumpers from Isaac: Kansas State a key to success. Senior captain easy thirty point victory. outside the paint while and center Erich Schmitt was Their tough defensive effort captain Justin Journey scored 10 Bell can eat up the offensive Michael: Oregon out nursing an injured shoulder, gave Lakeview a 1-0 start to the and junior shooting guard Jake and defensive boards and get leaving senior Drew Bell to his season. Pishotti had 11 for Lakeview. to the free throw line using his first start as a Bulldog. Bell started The following Tuesday, Again, Bensing was the do-it-all athleticism. Schmitt returned quickly, winning the tip with his Lakeview faced off against man for the Bulldogs, recording against Niles and had a strong tremendous height. Other senior Struthers, a team that just double digit rebounds and performance, drawing fouls

Isaac: Alabama Michael: Notre Dame

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By Katie Chuirazzi off my electronics for a hour Reporter a day” deal just because that’s what everyone else is doing. Come January 1, 2013, gym If you don’t want to, no one is memberships will dramatically forcing you to, and if you can’t increase, the pews at church will get enough of your electronics, be filled, and you may find that great, keep doing just that. even your brothers and sisters It’s important that you don’t Black Thursday: are a whole lot nicer. Okay, that feel as if your goal is something may not apply to everyone, but weighing you down. Ultimately, The new Thanksgivng it does always seem that after the the best way to carry out a Tradition? first of the year, it’s too easy to commitment is to set realistic pick up on people’s resolutions. goals. Don’t set out to save the Maybe this happens because By Audrey Letson aside a whole day to cherish world within the first week of everyone seems to announce what we have without being yet New Year, instead do as much Reporter his/her’s New Year’s resolution more.” as you can handle. to prove that they do have a I’m aware that economic The cold, hard truth is this: The Friday after goal, but it can also be observed times are hard and getting gifts everyone fails. If you slip up Thanksgiving, commonly through noticeable acts of for loved ones at discounted on you little personal “plan known as “Black Friday”, is kindness or self-improvement. prices is appealing, but what for progress,” don’t give up considered the first day of the According to www.cnn.com, about was wrong with starting sales and go back to your old ways. Christmas season when millions 40% to 45% of Americans will at 4 a.m.? At least 4 a.m. on Remember, tomorrow is a new of people flood stores around make New Year’s resolutions, Friday is not the holiday during day, so stick it out because you the world to start their holiday and, contrary to popular belief, which we are supposed to be have 365 days to get it right; shopping --after they just spent approximately 46% of these thankful still. Black Thursday certainly you can do it! the previous day being thankful people will be successful. is also not fair to the employees for the things they already have. I completely agree with setting of stores opening their doors so In years past, stores have been goals, whether it’s becoming early. Target employee, Casey opening at earlier and earlier a brain surgeon or just getting St. Clair, comments to USA LHS New Year’s hours of the morning, but, this to bed by ten o’clock, but I Today, “Thanksgiving ... is one year, select stores opened their don’t understand why we put of the three days retail workers doors on Thursday, Thanksgiving, pressure on ourselves to be Resolutions get off a year, a day most all night. Walmart, one of the better people all of a sudden of us spend with family we world’s largest superstores, because the calendar tells us only get to see on that day.” “To spend more time with my family.” opened its doors at 8 p.m. for to! Why can’t we just be good St. Clair started a petition on deals on almost everything in people year round? --Nick Boldt, 9 www.change.org asking Target the store; Target and Toys R Us New Year’s resolutions are to reconsider opening their also started their holiday prices strange in that they seem to stores on Thursday because on Thursday. keep a majority of us occupied “To be happier and spend more time she believes it is not fair to offer In my family, Thanksgiving for about a month at the most minimum wage to employees doing things that I love.” has always been a day to spend (I’m not afraid to admit that I’m who regularly work nights and with family and be thankful for guilty of this). At first it’s, “No, --Michaela Maus, 10 weekends on a holiday. The all we’ve been blessed to have, I really shouldn’t eat that last petition has been signed by not to shove people out of our piece of cake,” but about a week more than 330,000 people. way to buy designer items at later it’s, “Hand me a fork.” To “To think of a New Year’s Resolution Maybe I am one of the rare few discounted prices. Black Friday see that you follow through, who still believe in old traditions for next year.” itself seems like an event that make a list of all the goals you and giving thanks for our --Cesar Moreno, 11 is not entirely in the Christmas wish to accomplish for the year. blessings but, Black Thursday spirit, but opening stores on Knowing the top priorities is one step too far. Open your Thanksgiving is a step too far. in your life will help keep your doors at 12:01 a.m. if you must, “To specify my future college major.” I am not alone in my opinion thoughts organized. In addition, stores, but leave one 24-hour of black Thursday either, USA make a resolution your very --Jacqueline Germano, 12 period for just being thankful Today’s writer, Katrina Trinko, own. Don’t feel obligated to go minus consumer greed. states that our consumption- on a “beach body, here I come” driven culture “can’t even set kick or a “I’m going to turn Editorial Cartoons

Stefanie Hamad Isaac Daffron The Bulldog Bulletin 12 Opinion The best way to spread Christmas cheer is quoting Will Farrell for all to hear

By Michaella Radich so let it flow. I can’t stress this enough: make hats look awesome on some Santa’s helper curly hair is beautiful. If you got it flaunt people and terribly awkward on others, it; put down that straightener! but I know I’ve seen it. I don’t understand There are certain things people can While eventually, we’ll all be forced it, but I accept it. I’m not a hat girl “pull off” and certain things they just to rock “the mom haircut,” I do not have because I look like a freak. If hats work can’t. These things range from hair the guts to do it now. The only way I for you, wear one for me because there Christmas styles, to accessories, to outlooks on could ever chop off a large portion of are so many hats I see (and sometimes life, and as everyone is different; it’s my hair is if I were donating it to Locks buy) that I’d love to wear, but I’ll spare only fitting that these things work better of Love, and if you’ve done so you are your eyes the punishment. Memories for some than they do for others. I’m not seriously an angel. With that being said, While I’m babbling about your heads Frosting cookies -- as children here to discourage you from stepping short hair is not flattering on everyone. and what you adorn them with, I might * we always ended up naked outside your comfort zone and trying But, you’ll never know until you try; if as well discuss my feelings about because our clothes were covered new things, but to tell you what works you’re brave enough, get to chopping… certain outlooks on life that make NO in brightly dyed frosting, which or let a professional do it. I promise, if sense to me. At the top of my list is the and what definitely doesn’t. makes this memory awkward to you look strange, I won’t 4.0 student, who cries about a “B” on Because my opinion talk about... is of absolutely write a newspaper a history test, but promises he or she no importance, article about you. doesn’t study. We all know you do, The I hope that The middle defensive responses, usually something *Looking at lights -- taking trips what you read part is a very like “I do not study!” or “I swear I didn’t to Yellow Duck Park and other here neither controversial even open my book last night,” make it far away destinations to look at extravagant lights is a large part disheartens you trend. Those all the more obvious that you did study, of my Christmas memories. My nor makes your who look good just like you do for every other test. Not brother biting people and scream- head grow ten with their hair all straight-A students study (it’s worked ing the entire ride there is another parted down for me up until this point), but, if you do, sizes larger. large part... First of all, the middle there’s no need to fib about it. Studying hair is something love it while is a great skill to have, and if I knew how, you cannot change: everyone else I’d probably try it more often. *Getting a puppy -- any child your genetics have hostilely expresses Another thing that drives me nuts is would be excited to open a box either blessed disapproval. the classic “everyone’s out to get me” of puppy supplies on Christmas you, cursed you, Whether the attitude. I promise not everyone’s out morning and to go hand-pick their new pet, until they have to sign a or maybe a little motive is disgust to get you. For instance, I’m probably contract, bingding them to clean of both. If you’ve or jealousy, I’m not not out to get you (if I am, you know up all your dog’s messes... ever seen my head, sure. I was just born who you are). And if you act like the you can probably tell with this part, and entire world is against you all the time, that I’m a big fan of the all-natural look. am embracing the fact that it is finally some sick, cruel person probably finds *Christmas movies -- among all Occasionally I do a little heat damage socially acceptable. amusement in your distress (ok, I’ve it Christmas movies, Home Alone when I’m feeling wild, but honestly with If you weren’t born with an award- done it once or twice). (specifically the first) and Elf help this mane, “ain’t nobody got time for winning head of hair, a hat may be your Get yourself together people! I’m just to brighten the holidays (or that.” I love crazy, curly hair and wish best friend…or your worst enemy. I’m kidding, do whatever you want. This is everyday of december) mine were even more out of control, not sure what specific facial features ‘Merica.

The Lakeview Teachers Association wishes LHS students & staff a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!