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March 24, 2017 Volume 72 Issue 8 Sophomores, juniors, and seniors heading to Shakespeare Festival

By: Tomás Sanchez come King of Scotland. Consumed by plays when preforming them. On April 6th, students from ambition and spurred to action by his The whole trip will be paid for Mrs. Ross’s, Mr. Stoner’s, Mrs. Burd’s wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan by the Academic Boosters. “I’d like to and Mr. Snyder’s classes will have the and takes the Scottish throne for him- thank the Academic Boosters for pay- opportunity to enjoy a field trip orga- self. He is then wracked with guilt and ing for the trip and giving us such a nized by Mrs. Burd to see a delightful paranoia. wonderful opportunity,” said Mrs. performance of an abridged version of At end of the performance, Burd, speaking on the behalf of every Macbeth at the Ohio Shakespeare Fes- students will have a chance to ask the student and staff member going to the tival in Akron, Ohio. Chaperones who performers and crew any questions performance. This is a great thing they will be joining and overseeing students they had about the play. The students are doing for the students of LHS be- are Mrs. Burd, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Stoner, will hopefully get a response that an- cause the cost of tickets for all students and Mr. Snyder. swers their question. At the conclusion going would round to $400 dollars. The play is a tragedy about a of the question portion, there will be That being said, the only thing not be- brave, Scottish general named Mac- two workshops on how to speak the ing paid for are the lunches of the stu- beth, who receives a prophecy from a language of Shakespeare and how to dents, so you best bring your own trio of witches that one day he will be- dynamically move with Shakespeare’s lunch or starve.

Company looks at putting medical marijuana facility in Loudonville

By: Bailey Polen the main facility in Cleveland at Glass- Loudonville High School have unani- Loudonville has welcomed the house Farma to be processed. mously submitted their thoughts over thought of a medical marijuana re- Not only will the site have to meet the the issue. “As long as they are not pol- search facility with open arms. safety standards, but it will have three luting the environment or challenging Multiple meetings have been locked doors and only one entrance in the local business, I don’t see a prob- held since the original ideal came order to prevent robbers. lem with it,” said one local who is un- about. Much of Ashland county and The home of the cannabis cen- decided. Loudonville have been surveyed on ter will be in Foundry Park across from “I honestly thought it was a their opinions of a cannabis research the Loudonville pool. The facility will joke. Marijuana is a gateway drug to center. Once the idea had been ex- not be the originally stated 45,000 other drugs. Maybe bringing it into our plained, they seemed to be more agree- square feet. It has been approved that town shows we are acceptable to these able to this idea. the facility be 25,000 square feet larg- other drugs. With the facility being The intent of the research cen- er, all together making it 70,000 square right of 39, it will be the first thing ter would be a pharmaceutical business feet. tourists see. Will we still be seen as the producing drugs for people with twen- Councilmen Tracy Cooper ‘Canoe Capital’ or ‘Pot City Ohio?,’ ty -one medical conditions including believes this could economically accel- said a person who opposes the idea. Crohn’s disease, Parkinson’s, multiple erate Loudonville and keep it moving “It’s a great idea. It may give sclerosis and cancer. forward with the times. “This is an us a more progressive image and it The facility will only grow and excellent opportunity for Loudonville,” could financially benefited any com- harvest the crop, not process it. After it said Cooper. munity it is a part of,” said a supporter had been harvested, it will be sent to Students and teachers from of the cause.

2 Physics project: Toothpick bridges

By: Emily Weber tooth picks. divided by the mass of the bridge. The physics class had a com- On Monday, the bridges were Austin Zody’s bridge came in petition where they had to make tooth- weighed in and measured to make sure first with a weight of 13.41g; it held up pick bridges. Monday, they met the require- 13,000g. Emily Weber’s bridge came Tuesday, and Wednesday ments. Then, after check in second with a weight of 14.02g; it of this week Mr. Weber, -ins, the bridges were held up 13,000g. Samuel Wittel’s the physics teacher, tested tested. bridge came in third with a weight of them to see who construct- To test them, 13.79g; it help up 12,000g. Jacob ed the best bridge. Mr. Weber laid two Baumberger’s bridge came in forth The materials that boards 21 cm apart with a weight of 18.55g; held up were allowed to be used across two tables. He 14,000g. were the toothpicks that then put a metal bar They were graded on how well Mr. Weber provided them through the center of the their bridge did, so Austin got the 100 with, glue of their choice, bridges where the stu- and then the other grades will be based and paper to make gussets dents were told to leave off his grade. To help with the grades at the joints. a space. Then he hung a the class has to write an essay that is The bridges had to wire on the metal bar to worth 50% of this project grade that is be longer than 21 cm and had to have a hang weights off of. He slowly added about what they would change to make space for a car to drive through that weight until the bridge broke. it better and why they were successful was 3.5 cm wide and 2.5 cm tall. It Then to calculate who won, or why they failed. also could only consist of roughly 100 Mr. Weber took the grams it held and

Film class looking for students

By: Ryan Odenkirk aspects of what makes a film so en- ter studies, Sci -Fi, Classic Horror, Etc. thralling, whether it be the way a cam- However, Mr. Snyder will sometimes Movies. They entertain most era shifts or focuses on a particular wander from his own lists and do fun of us in one way or another. Going to object. stuff such as music video analyzing or see a movie, whether it be in a drive in Movie Pictionary. or in theater, has been an integral part “It’s pretty alright, the majori- of American culture since film’s estab- ty of the movies don’t make sense, but There is very little actual pa- lishment in the 1920s. One man at that’s how it is in life, it wasn’t made perwork in this class. In this whole Loudonville High School has decided to make sense. Film class to me is like semester there has only been one essay that apparently this would be a good an escape from normal classes. It’s a which consisted of only a page and a subject to teach. That man is Mr. P. fun, relaxing, and great way to wind half and we spend a decent amount of Snyder. down after a day of school. Mr. Snyder time having in -depth discussions after does a good job of creating thought each movie which the entire class talks The class was established last provoking questions that correlate with about. If you’re looking for an easy year as a replacement to his speech the story,” said current film class and fun class to take, film is an option class. (Speech will be brought back to member Tomas Sanchez. you should consider. LHS according to Snyder) Mr. Snyder’s film class is an elective In the class, there is an estab- course that gives the students who take lished list of types of movies. These it the opportunity to study the unique include, but are not limited to Charac- 3 SPORTS Let the Madness begin

By: Garrett Dotson Kentucky plays UCLA, who This year, there are many has star guard named Lonzo Ball. He young players who have led their team College basketball has been an is predicted to go in the first 2 -3 picks to success. Lonzo Ball, Malik Monk, American tradition for over seventy - in the 2017 NBA draft as a freshman. and Dylan Ennis are amongst the best five years. The most beloved sports UCLA has had a storied year, and the players. They are leading their teams month is March. Most sports fanatics play of Ball has helped them be in the in points and lead the huddle in pre - fill out a bracket, even if they know race for a National Championship. game. The rest of March Madness will nothing about college basketball. Pick- Kentucky is led by Malik Monk. He is definitely be entertaining, and will let ing teams and watching the games gets also predicted to go early 1st round in many players showcase their talent, intense. From my own personal experi- next year’s NBA draft. He has led a although if they lose, they’re out. ence, my family has been in many ar- young Kentucky team for a potential That’s why so many players push guments and fights over each other’s championship. themselves harder than they ever have brackets. Since March Madness has in the tournament. NBA scouts look at been around, there has never been a Perhaps the biggest upsets are crunch time and want to know if the perfect bracket. There has been many the losses of Villanova and Louisville. players can produce when their team offers of over one million dollars to the Villanova lost to a much underrated needs them. perfect bracket winner. This year has Wisconsin in the last second bucket by had many upsets, some that have made Nigel Hayes. Villanova finished a The Elite 8 begins March 25th fans cry like Northwestern or -26th. The games that will decide Duke Fans. This is definitely a who the Elite 8 are Kansas vs. Pur- March Madness to remember. due, Oregon vs. Michigan, North Carolina vs. Butler, UCLA vs. Every year, it seems Kentucky, Gonzaga vs. West Vir- like the same few teams are ginia, Xavier vs. Arizona, Wiscon- chosen to be National Champi- sin vs. Florida, and Baylor vs. ons in most brackets. Those South Carolina. The year has had teams include Duke, North Car- its ups and downs, and a whole lot olina, Kansas, and Kentucky. It can be great season by being ranked No. 1 in of upsets. Whoever makes it to the argued that Michigan, Michigan State, the tournament and in the last rankings Elite 8, Final Four, and the National Gonzaga, and Wisconsin are also part of the year. Michigan pulled out the Championships will put on a show. It of the picked teams to win. This year, win against Louisville with a score of will be an interesting few weeks of Duke lost in the Round of 32 by a 73 -69. Louisville was predicted to beat games, to say the least. score of 88 -81 to South Carolina. Duke Michigan in over 70% of polls around went into the tournament after winning the country. Hopefully Michigan can the ACC tournament by defeating defeat Oregon, who has very good post North Carolina as a No. 5 seed. South play, and a good guard in Dylan Ennis. Carolina is a No. 7 seed. North Caroli- Michigan will have their work cut out na, Kansas, Gonzaga, and Kentucky for them in order to make it to the Elite are still in the tournament. 8. 4 FEATURE

Does reality TV REALLY have an impact on teens?

By: Bailey Polen drawn to the drama that is included. chance of performing a violent behav- The Bachelor, X Factor, Survi- This method is used to try to persuade ior if it is seen as being justified. With vor, Impractical Jokers. These, among viewers to watch it. Why else would that being said, young adolescents may many others, have made their way into you watch a show about rich people also decide to act as the reality star the daily lives of teens and adults. that prance around flaunting their mon- because they felt that it was an under- Whether you’re one of those who ey? These nasty behaviors reality standable action that others will agree binge the shows on Netflix or keep up shows target toward each other are re- with as well. with the current shows weekly, they flected throughout high school. This is where the “well, I saw have made their way into society. When thinking about Teen him do it and he didn’t get in trouble,” Sitting in class everyday hear- Mom, there are several of the stars that excuse comes into play. ing about who kicked who off the have faced domestic problems. With This, along with many other show, or the recent arguments among that being said, these young viewers things, have altered the social hierar- celebs, put in perspective how many are watching what the stars are going chy. This pyramid of the United States students watch these shows. Once one through and seeing how they react with social life is mainly based off of wealth student starts, many others join in on the situations. In Teen Mom for exam- and achievement. While this is still the discussion. ple, Kailyn Lowry was once involved true, the achievement part has changed One of the most popular in a physical altercation with her boy- drastically. Achievement is now seen shows, Keeping up with the Kardashi- friend at the time. Although she did as how many Instagram followers you ans, have not only invaded our sense of admit what she did was wrong and have or if you’re a verified celebrity on style, but they have also spread differ- change her life for the better, the prob- Facebook. You hear about more and ent clichés throughout the world. lems with society is seen in shows like more people joining this social band Scrolling through Instagram, you can this because we view this as acceptable wagon a lot nowadays. see how many Kardashian clones there behavior and entertaining to watch. I think we can all agree that are. We hear about these fights and these shows have impacted our lives So many people put in time these petty dramas that go on through- whether we realize it or not. If the im- and money to look exactly or close to out society, and see that they resemble pact is negative or positive is depended these internationally known celebs. a lot of what is on TV. upon your preference. They will buy anything from $60.00 Many kids that are twelve and 87 students 9 -12 have filled Ky -shadow pallets from Kylie to under blame their bad behavior on out surveys concerning their opinion $200.00 all American shorts by Khloe. what goes on in reality TV shows. on different aspects of reality TV With the Kardashians being While sitting at home, they surf the shows. These results are represented in the most watched reality TV show channels until they find something in- graphs. since 2007, these fads can be spread teresting to watch. Some may see a into the minds of the 3.19 million peo- fight or some big issue that goes on, ple who watch it, half of those being and find it interesting. This is just the people from different continents. beginning of social alterations.

When female viewers watch According to the social cogni- the previews for the shows, they are tive theory, children have more of a 5 6 The hands behind the show By: Jerrod Ward “The light guys are AMAZ- set crew but it is still important one As LHS theatre department ING! They are doing such a great job! none the less. The job of light is al- puts on the Little Mermaid, many They have been really good at adding ways paying attention to the script and hours have been put in by the cast and in little touches here and there through- watching for cues to flash the lights or the crew. This article isn’t about the out the show that has made a big dif- dim the light or turn spot lights on. actors and actresses, but about the ference. They haven't missed a single Without the light you wouldn’t be able crew, the people behind the curtain and cue which has helped raise the excel- to see the show. never seen until the end of the show. lence level of the show,” said Hollen- “Having Corey around to help From making the props to running bach. with sound is PRICELESS! Keeping mics to controlling the lights, many The next person behind the track of 23 mics, balancing the music hand are part of the show. show is our sound guy, Corey Knoble. and getting all the cues is extremely “Stage crew is doing a great What the sound guy does is making difficult, but he does a great job! So job this year! They kind of get a lot sure all the actors mics are working so glad to have him helping and to EVE- thrown at them last minute when we the audience can hear them, to stop RYONE who has helped in any way put it all together, and they have done from that terrible high pitch noise from for this musical! It has truly been a a great job rolling with whatever feedback, and turns on and off the mic team effort!,” said Hollenbach. thrown at them. They are instrumental when cast gets on and off stage so you Finally the last person is Mary in making it all flow seamlessly during can hear people on stage and not peo- Murray. Mrs. Murray is behind majori- the show!,” said Sally Hollenbach, di- ple off stage. The job of sound guy is ty of the props that will be seen and rector of the Little Mermaid. one of the most important of set crew used on stage by actors or just back- Starting with people who because without him there is no sound, ground pieces. Many hours went in to move the set pieces, run curtains, and well, nothing that would be heard creating of the props, designing the make sure props are in order back- clearly. traps and fixing the props if they get stage. Alex Augustine, Allison Heim- “Mary (aka, Theatre Diva) broke during the show. Without these berger, Daniel Forbes, Cora Forbes, always does an INCREDIBLE job props, the show would be missing the Eric Bailey, Morgan Graham, and Tre- with props! She is so creative and al- visual effects. Along with Mary we vor Johnson are some of these people. ways finds a way to make things work. have Deaunna Morgan and Mrs. Lin- The job of stage crew isn’t always an Add her talents to Deaunna Morgan genfelter who created the amazing cos- easy one, the transformation of a scene and Mrs. Lingenfelter's phenomenal tumes on stage. relies solely on the stage crew to set costumes and you get an exciting visu- After the show, don’t forget to everything and make sure everything is al creation that helps bring the stage to not only applaud the actors and ac- on stage in the correct spot. If the stage life!” said Hollenbach. tresses, but also the set crew for all of crew would mess up or miss a set piece The next two people on the list their hard work. Don’t miss the chance either the stage crew would have to is the light guys, Cody Gault and Jer- to see everything work together like a sneak it on set or the actors would have rod Ward. Light guys are in charge of well -oiled machine and make sure to to improvise without it, and it would turning the stage lights on and off, come Friday, the 24th and Saturday, cause the show to have bumps in it, lighting flashes, spot lights, and house the 25th at 7 Pm at the Ohio theater. slowing everything down. lights. Lights isn’t the hardest jobs of 7 EDITORIALS

In defense of the dreamers By: Arielle Cameron never reach utopia, and that is abso- Do not give up on your dreams Why does our society look lutely true if every person who imagi- because people tell you they are im- down on the dreamers so often? We nes a better world immediately gives practical or impossible. This is what cast them aside as impractical and na- up on it. has been said to every dreamer ive. We dismiss them as foolish and Anyone can be a visionary. If throughout history. They did not give unworldly. It is so awful that this is you only take a look at the world up and you do not have to either. how we treat the people who dare to around you and realize that we do not I will leave you all with the imagine something better. have to accept it as it is, for it has the words of anarchist writer Emma Gold- We all owe so much to the potential to be so much more. One day, man: “The idealists and visionaries, idealists that came before us; to the we will all lay decomposing in the foolish enough to throw caution to the romantics, to the visionaries, to the ground, so in the end, what will have winds and express their ardor and faith radicals. For what would our world be mattered but your happiness and the in some supreme deed, have advanced without them? We have the idealists of happiness of the people around you? mankind and have enriched the the past to thank for so many of the Life is fleeting, so why do we accept world.” good things in the world today. that we live in a broken world and that Some people say that we will there is nothing we can do about it? The responsibilities of a senior By: Emily Weber ed in. portant as any other year even if you Another year has gone by and Next, pick the top five colleg- have already been accepted to a col- the next class of seniors need to start es that meet your qualifications; such lege or don’t plan to attend college. making some very important decisions as distance away from home, location, Your work ethic is carried that will decipher their future. There classes offered, and size. Once you with you throughout college and even are some steps one should take to have picked your top five you should into the real world, so not caring now begin making these decisions. go on line and apply to these colleges. and taking a year off will only hurt you First of all, taking the ACT is Keep in mind that college is when college comes along. It is also a highly recommended by most colleges. very expensive, but there are scholar- year to mature and grow up a little be- You should take it prior to your senior ships available to aid students with fore entering the real world. year to insure yourself extra time to their college expenses. A large variety Your underclassmen look up improve your score if necessary. Col- of scholarships are available every to you, so what do you think they will leges often look at these scores to de- year. They can be found in the guid- start doing when they see you slacking termine whether a student is applicable ance office. Often scholarships are not off on your school work. You need to for acceptance. applied to, so be sure to apply to as be a good example for the younger After this, if you don’t know many as you can and you will likely generation and finish your high school where you want to be in ten years, start win a few. career strong. thinking about the things you enjoy Although most seniors claim doing and the jobs that pertain to those to have “senioritis,” it doesn’t give things. Then start exploring colleges them an excuse to blow off their that offer the degrees you are interest- school work. Senior year is just as im- 8 How can colors be real if our eyes aren’t even real? By: Tomas Sanchez study showed that the preference of and Karen Schloss of UC Berkeley ran Have you ever looked at a col- color is caused by what we color we tests to figure just what might be the or and thought “Hey that’s a good like the most. For example, a person root cause of our feelings having said lookin’ color”? Well if you have not, who likes blue might likes the color reactions. What they did to test them you can see yourself to the next story blue, or if a person likes smaragdine, was ask them which colors they liked because what you are about to read is they actually like smaragdine. the best out of thirty -two colors. The just about that. There are massive “Color preferences are deeply results showed that brighter colors amounts of different colors, hues, rooted emotional responses that seem seemed to be favored over darker col- shades and tints in the universe, but for to lack any rational basis, yet the pow- ors, and when they asked them why some reason, we only deem a certain erful influence of color rules our choic- they had picked the colors they few worthy of being our favorite. es in everything from the food we eat deemed to be the most appealing, they If you said that all the colors and the clothes we wear to the cars we said that it reminded them of some- are your favorite colors, you’ve read buy,” said R. Douglas Fields Ph.D. So thing positive. This proved that favor- enough. as an answer to the question, he basi- ite colors are picked because of what Out of all the colors, why just cally said that our color preference is they are associated with. pick one? I have searched the web for based off of how we feel when we look For example, one might pick a information on the subject so that way at them with our eyes. Whether that’s bright red over any color of brown be- I make enlighten people about this im- happy, sad, angry or disgusted is up to cause red might be associated with portant matter, you are welcome. our feelings to decide, but then what apples or communism, and brown When I came across this source I knew determines how our feelings react to might be associated with dirt or that I had the answer that I was looking certain colors? someone’s little “accident” that they for. A recent, private independent Psychologists Stephen Palmer had not too long ago in the restroom. ACT venue change needed

By: Ryan Odenkirk personal experience during the testing done every year prior to this where we The ACT( American College I was stuck in an uncomfortable chair would have limited people to a room Testing) is a test that can help deter- for four dreaded hours. Not only that a so much less annoying coughs and mine how much money you may re- humming noise beget by a heater was noise being created. ceive from a school for scholarship going and didn’t stop the entire time The ACT overall wasn’t bad and it can help in determining if you constantly drawing my mind away in the way it was set up but it could are accepted to a particular school or from my test. have been much better. With our lim- not. Prior to this year, the test was op- There are multiple other alter- ited resources on campus, we didn’t tional for everyone, but thanks to new natives that could properly fill this have a lot going for us in terms of state standards every single junior in problem. The school could attempt to comfortability or coziness. It was more the state of Ohio has to take it. use the public library basement to pro- of a forced we need to get this done The ACT was taken in the vide a much more quiet and comforta- type thing. In the future perhaps our gym this year because it filled both the ble position for the students who need school could look into finding a better need for a large area and an available this test to be done well. Another alter- alternative for the students so they testing location. There were a few set- native could be the school letting us could focus more and worry less while backs to this set up however. In my take it in the class rooms like they’ve taking the ACT. 9 [Redacted]’s declassified school survival guide

By: [Redacted] the U.S. dollar is obviously made of company. This is the most complex Hello dedicated readers, I am printer paper, so all you have to do is tactic of all, consisting of multiple writing this article from my under- print off pictures of a dollar and you steps. ground bunker, the only place where I can buy whatever you want. All those The first step is to capture the am safe from the death threats sent in stories you hear about dollars being Ag classes. The most efficient method from my last article. It was so bad I identifiable with numerous detectable for this is to just get a fenced in area had to go into the Witness Protection symbols are all FAKE NEWS. CNN and put a radio blasting country rap in Program for my own safety, so you just wants you to think that so you the middle. Once they all inevitably could say it’s been pretty insane. I won’t pay attention to InfoWars, the flock in, you can just shut the gate and haven’t slept in thirteen days because only REAL news. Now, some people they’ll be fine. After that, you have to all I can see when I close my eyes is are going to say that they’re actually get the robotics team, so you can use the cover art to “Panda” by Desiigner. made of linen, well, they are just brain- their $16 billion battle robot to help Every time I see a speaker, I have washed HIPPIES that need to open you take over the other areas. All you flashbacks to the bass -boosted JBL their third eye. have to do is 3D print a block of plas- speaker that has plagued me at every The next method is to have tic saying “Bakashura” and they’re turn. junior high cage matches. If you’ve yours. Anyway, the guide this week ever seen the movie Blood Sport, you Ok so after you capture the is how to get rich quick. I wrote this know what I’m talking about. Once hearts and minds of our most influen- article because I noticed that the ice you’ve gathered enough kids, you can tial youth, just tell them to beat up oth- cream in the cafeteria is A DOLLAR start putting bets on them. Everyone er kids and take their money and give AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS. That else will be betting randomly, but it to you. It’s pretty simple really. Plus, is just insane to me. How is anyone you’re going to secretly pump one full with the new army you have, you can supposed to afford that? Not even of anabolic steroids so they’ll never conquer the Junior High modulars and Warren Buffett has that kind of money. lose. After that, you can just watch the use it as your base. So open your Gucci duct tape wallets money roll in. Well, I think that’s about it for and get ready to invest in an offshore The third method is to become this week kids. Next week, I will teach bank account, because it’s about to get an African warlord. Basically, you just you how to lead a political takeover WILD. have to get a bunch of people and take and become the supreme ruler of the The first method I will teach resources, which you sell at a profit Budd School. Now get out there and you today is counterfeiting money. much higher than what it cost to secure start looting! Now, this might sound complicated, the resource. So you’re basically the but bear with me. Everyone knows that CEO of an American pharmaceutical 10 Teacher Interview: Ms. Baumgartner

By: Hannah Lane What was your first jobs? any of your old jobs? Recently Ms. Baumgartner -My first jobs were at Taco bell and a I think the scariest moment is when I came to LHS to fill in for Mr. Derren- swim instructor. worked at Disney World as a life berger in seventh grade math. I was What are you looking forward to guard. I had to rescue two people in able to sit down with her and ask her this nine weeks? the wave pool, with 2000 people some simple questions. Here were her -I am looking forward to more com- watching me. responses: ments from the students on how they like the changes I have made. What college did you go to? Did you participate in anything dur- -I went to Bowling Green University ing high school? for my Undergraduate program, but I -In High School I was in band, drama, went to Ashland University for by and I did competitive cheerleading. teaching license. Favorite memory from high school? What made you decide to become a -My favorite memorize are Friday teacher? nights before the games, just hanging -I wanted to make a mark on the up- out in the band room with all the band coming generations. members. How do you feel about LHS so far? What are your hobbies? -I am loving it at Loudonville High -My hobbies are to do crafts, cross- School, everyone here is so nice and word puzzles, and I like to knit. polite. What was the scariest moment of Student Interview: Erika Leitenberger By: Morgan Graham Q: What college plus classes have you taken or taking currently? Q: How is your school year so far? A: I took comp 1 first semester and A: Better than I thought it would, I I’m currently in comp 2 and I’m in knew it was going to be challenging American politics and issues.\ but I turned out to be pretty good. Q: Is it hard and stressful to play Q: What sports do you play? sports and taking college plus clas-

A: Cheer, Volleyball, and softball ses? Q: How is your softball season so A: At first I assumed it would but it far? turned out to be like a normal high A: So far it’s going well and I imagine school class if you manage your time it’s going to get better as the season wisely. goes on. We’ve only had two scrim- mages and our season opener is Satur- day against Northwestern at North- western. 11 Is Stoner’s Chili the secret to all knowledge?

By:Mike Serrato test spices known to the galaxy, and could use descriptions, but they would eating it gives the person the key to be taken out). If you think about it The Stoneman Legends tell of a man who knew all, and had fourteen ultimate knowledge. There is a catch though, the risk may be worth it, be- though, the Stoneman’s spices are so cause think about the extreme power different sets of highlighters. No one in the school’s history has ever seen strong that many cannot stand to finish that you would acquire from having all one bowl, therefore not allowing them of the knowledge possible. Your brain him, but there is one way to know if he is there. Jangling keys. These keys are to achieve the ultimate knowledge. mass would expand by at the very least four trillion percent, you could solve the ultimate symbol of authority, and On top of not being able to world peace, or you could just take gives the person who holds them the acquire ultimate knowledge, if you over the world. It’s really up to you at power to run the school system. don’t finish the bowl then you will be that point, but the real kicker is that morphed into an Adam Levine card- Every so often, if a student you can win all of the political debates board cut -out, and be sold at a high writes something important down, a over Twitter. So the question is upon price of $200, shipping and handling magical chili will appear the next day you now, do you dare to eat the chili or not included. This may not seem like a for every person that is in his classes. decline? bad thing at all, but just think about the Now this chili is not your ordinary chili, it has been infused with the hot- horrors of being sold to a crazy fan (I Entertainment

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