The Sting VOL. 2 No. #1 OXFORD AREA HIGH SCHOOL NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015 Wreathes Across America 2015 By Steven Yannucci individual memorials for each org and it cost $15 per wreath Class of 2018 branch of the service, and the you donate. individual gravestones of the Wreaths Across America’s Are you here? Are you deceased heroes. It begins with vision is remember, honor, and living free? Yes you are, thanks the national anthem followed teach communities nationwide to the sacrifice given by the by tributes on the bagpipes and about veterans and their sacri- men and women who have speeches from a few. fice as well as hold ceremonies served this country. This win- This tradition started at state houses. One final trib- ter, in early December, people in 1992 when the Worces- ute they do is a Veterans Parade around the nation will be laying tor Wreath company found between Maine and Virginia www.wreathesacrossamerica.org wreathes on the graves of those themselves with a surplus of where they stop along the way Wreathes laying on the graves of fallen who served. Oxford, Pennsylva- wreathes. The owner, Morrill to spread the message of impor- heroes. nia is holding its own ceremo- Worcestor, saw an opportuni- tance of these life long heroes. ny to honor those fallen at the ty to honor those who served Sacred Heart Cemetery. Every this country, so he made ar- year there is free coffee and rangements with the senator hot chocolate for everyone who of Maine to have the surplus participates. Also, attending wreathes laid on the graves at this ceremony will allow you to Arlington National Cemetery. see and potentially meet many Each year the tradition grows of the veterans in our commu- to more cemeteries and more nity. wreathes are donated. His vi- In past years there were not sion is to one day have wreaths enough wreathes to put one on placed on all the veterans each veteran’s grave stone. Each graves across the nation. year the amount of wreathes The Patriot Guard, the Young gets greater and so many hope Marines, and local boy scout this year there will be enough troops 44 and 13 will assist in to honor all those fallen heroes. the laying of the wreathes. Wreathes are placed on the To donate you can go to tomb of the unknown soldier, http://wreathsacrossamerica. www.wreathesacrossamerica.org

Origin of the Word Baugh By Mark Freisleben hallways and just randomly hear views on matters come from. Class of 2016 the noise “baugh”. People would We don’t notice it much, but yell it in a high pitch voice or we are influenced by the people Baugh! That among many, a regular voice to communi- around us. random, weird noises... ‘baugh’ cate with one another. You will Now the question that is said all around Oxford Area sometimes hear one person say might pop into your mind is High School. In every high the word and have either a few why is this of any importance? school there is going to be reply, or have a good amount of That is a good question indeed. some sort of slang or phras- people reply to that one person. Looking at the different things es used amongst the students. It was a weird thing to witness students say and how they act It may occur because of some and thought provoking on how in high school gives you a little event that happened and stick it started to spread and become bit understanding of the school. with the students through their Photo by Mark Freisleben a thing in the high school. You get to see the uniqueness high school career. In this case Key player spreading word around around Ethan Chambers, one of the and how different each school at Oxford Area High School, main people that always did the is because the students that baugh is one of those instances “baugh” last year, still does it attend. It makes it special in that stuck for a moment in time. to this day. Although Ethan did its own way and different than The word baugh doesn’t not start it on his own, he said, other high schools. They all just mean one thing. You can “I picked it up from my brother learn, hang with friends, eat use the word for a substitute for Noah.” lunch, and then go home. How any word. If you do not feel like Many things students do or they hang with their friends saying a certain word you can say are picked up from either a and how they behave towards use the word baugh instead. close friend or a family mem- each other in school makes all At the high school last year, ber. That makes sense since the difference in a high school students could be walking the that’s where a lot of our first experience. Pope Gives U.S. Advice but Causes Controversy on Polls By Jordy Bernal York, and Philadelphia. U.S. than many U.S. citizens. ing the pope was acting like Class of 2016 He gave advice about Many of them have been in a leftist politician and should immigration. He has told the this country for over 50 years "expect to be treated like one". The current Pope, Pope that the land and are still considered “ille- So some people follow him and Francis, arrived to the United they are on did not belong gal” because of a 1965 law that some don't. states on Tuesday, September to the U.S. It belonged to the changed the face of America. 22, 2015. He arrived at Wash- people living there which was He also told people not to be ington DC the capital of the the land of the Native Amer- afraid to show their support United States. He was greeted icans. Everyone that is in the for their country. Referring to by President , United States had to be an , he told listen- clergy people, and military immigrant because they either ers not to be afraid of someone officials. The Pope was in the came 10 generations ago or 10 who is trying to enforce immi- United States for six days from minutes ago and that there are gration policy. Tuesday, September 22, 2015 many illegal immigrants that He also gave advice to end to Sunday, September 27, 2015. have contributed more to the the death penalty because he He's been to Washington, New believes God gave humans life: therefore; he is the only one that can take it away. He also said that the economy should be distributed equally and peo- ple should help the poor. Al- though many people welcomed his advice, some people did not agree. Certain indivudals were www.nbcnews.com not happy, like a Catholic con- President Obama greets the Pope Francis. www.themoderatevoice.com gressman when he refused to Pope Francis giving a speech in Washington D.C. attend the joint address, claim- The Flu Season and the Vaccine By Cody Preston nations for students that attend school is also offering the nose Class of 2017 Jordan Bank, Nottingham and mist instead of the flu shot itself. Hopewell elementary schools and This is a good alternative to the Flu season is around the cor- Penn’s Grove middle school were shot just in case a student is scared ner and being in school makes it offered on Friday, October 30 from of needles. an easy target for kids to contract 9 a.m to 3 p.m at Hopewell Ele- Getting the mist involves a any sickness. The school offered mentary School. For more infor- spray into each nostril. Most may free flu vaccines to help prevent mation on the vaccination clinic prefer to get the nasal spray over children from contracting the flu you can go to Oxford Area School the shot but there are more restric- virus. Oxford students, as well as District’s website. tions to the nasal spray. students from schools like Bethany Getting the flu shot can decrease Christian school and even students your risk of being hospitalized that are home schooled were able from the flu by 61%. (www.cdc. to get the flu shot through Ox- gov/flu/about/qa/vaccineeffect. ford Area School District. The flu htm) Many received the flu shot vaccine clinic was held on Friday through the school because it is October 23 from 8:45 to 10:30 a.m. free and you don’t have to worry for students at Elk Ridge. Vacci- about going to the doctor. The New Apple iPhone Released in 2015 By Paris Lloyd the best upgraded technology Apple device not only for its software, but Class of 2016 has yet used. With many new fea- exterior design. tures along with customizations to The iPhone 6s and 6s+ are not Evolution of technology con- the exterior design, the new devices only packed with the modifications tinues to grow greater as each year are said to be a hit. above, but many more fantastic passes. People around the world One popular new feature to changes. Many people are fans always seem to have the urge to stay these new devices include the 3D of the new device including Jay up to date on the latest advance- Touch. This is a expanded multi- Bussier, who says “the iPhone 6’s ment in technology. One of the touch feature Apple created for plus screen is pure magic! Google most popular forms of technical easy access into apps and messages. Maps on the go has never been advancement in today’s society is The system measures the distance more enjoyable. Love the phone cellular devices. From iPhones to between the glass and the backlight and everything about it! For people Androids, these small devices have to accurately pin point how hard always looking for a change, the www.apple.com many uses. These uses range from the user is pressing. This “press and new device is the way to go.” Model of the iPhone 6s colors and exte- communication, GPS, and photos hold” feature is used to activate the rior to video chats, web browsing, and 3D Touch. These actions are called last but not least music storage; “Peek” and “Pop” which are activat- these small components are often ed by pressing and holding apps. a lifeline. Although the technology Pop up boxes are brought up giving is advanced, changes are made to a “peek” into the application and or further the technology use. message. One of the most recent up- Another feature added to the coming advancements is the new iPhone 6s and 6s+ is the new Rose iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s+. Apple Gold design. This addition is a launched their new line of iPhones large change from the original gold, www.digitalspy.com September 25th, 2015. This new silver, and space gray colors. This Users can visit their local Apple store locations to test the 3D Touch feature on the new line of cellular devices is said to be change draws many people in to the Iphone FEATURES West Chester Hosts the 2015 Buddy Walk community service projects to awareness program for the Down the country. This beautiful Walk By Tessa Iacono better themselves as people and syndrome Community. is also starting to take off around Class of 2016 pick up a few volunteer hours on The first year the walk was up the world changing even more Oxford Area High School the way. and running they had a mere sev- lives for the better. Helping Hands Students took on On October 11, 2015 the enteen events nationwide. Today, So join the fun! It might be the Buddy Walk. Buddy Walk was hosted in West the National Down Syndrome too late for the Buddy Walk The famous National Down Chester, Pennsylvania. Oxford Society have had more than 250 in West Chester, but there are Syndrome Society, since 1995, cel- Helping Hands students were able events around the country and many surrounding areas hosting! ebrates Down syndrome Aware- to assist with the shift they felt across the globe this past year Check out www.ndss.org for the ness’ Month through the Buddy best fit for: shift one, shift two, or raising almost 13 million dol- upcoming events and ways you Walk. The Buddy Walk promotes all day. lars for Down syndrome and its can donate to the National Down acceptance and inclusion in the What takes place at a Buddy awareness. This is in part thanks Syndrome Society. Down syndrome community and Walk? Participants of all ages to national sponsors and part- a few Oxford Area High school walk a mile to raise money for the ners such as: Miraflex, Aardvark, Students were able to do just that. cause while some opt to cheer BuildASign, Furnace Hills Coffee At OAHS a very popular club for the walkers. Any way at all Co., Strider, Specs4us, and many amongst the students is Helping helps. This has been going on for more. Hands. Through this club stu- twenty years. It is the world’s most The Buddy Walk is one of the dents can help out in numerous commonly recognized public most well-known events around

www.ndss.org Pictured above, friends pose for a picture during the walk hosted by the National Down Syndrome Society.

www.ndss.org The Buddy Walk Logo created by The Na- www.ndss.org tional Down Syndrome Society. The Buddy Walk encourages all ages to come together for acceptance and awareness of the Down Syndrome community. Mr. Zitarelli the MVP By Alex Bennett degree. In 2013 he became the school and is a physical ther- Class of 2016 new science teacher at Oxford apist . Area High School and started He loves to play volley- Do you really know Mr. teaching CP Biology and Zo- ball and tennis. This year Zitarelli? He is not only a bi- ology. His first year teaching at the high school he is the ology and a zoology teacher, at the high school he coached assistant coach of the soc- but he is also the head coach the tennis team,soccer team, cer team and in the spring of the Oxford Area High mrzitarelli.wikispaces.com and boys lacrosse team. He he is the head coach for the Mr. Zitarelli attended West Chester Uni- School boys lacrosse team. loves any Philly sports team boys lacrosse team. He loves versity to get his teaching degree. He was born in Seoul, South like the Eagles, Phillies, teaching at the high school; Korea on August 15th 1986. 76ers, Union, Flyers. specifically, the environment, He was adopted by his parents He has a girlfriend the kids, and the teachers. He Ken and Debra two months named Nicole. He met her at misses teaching last year’s se- after he was born. He grew up a social event in 2008. It was niors and his period 4 Zoolo- in Ridley, Pennsylvania and love at first sight. They live gy class. moved to West Chester. In in a house together in Ken- Mr. Zitarelli is one of the high school he played hockey, nett. They have a dog named greatest teachers I have ever track, lacrosse, and soccer. Cash-Money. They have been had. He taught me so much After high school he went to together for 7 years to this when I had him for Zoology. West Chester University to day. Mr. Zitarelli and I had a lot get a physiology degree. Mr. Zitarelli gets irri- in common when we talked After college he became tated when people ask when about lacrosse or sports. He a physiologist for two years. he is going to ask Nicole to is one of the teachers that you After two years he did not marry him. He is hoping to can go to if you are struggling like being a physiologist so ask Nicole to marry him in with the work in class or your mrzitarelli.wikispaces.com he went back to West Chester the near future. Nicole went grades. I am so happy I had Mr. Zitarelli is the head coach of the boys lacrosse team. University to get his teaching to Bishop Shanahan for high him as teacher. An Education in Entertainment By Ben Kalinoski it as well.” filmmaking in his free time, even they know it or not; media has Class of 2017 Pierdomenico’s roots in edu- directing, writing, and editing found its place in all of our lives. cation were originally intended to a ninety minute independent Whether for good or bad, these In our contemporary world for a career as an English teacher film. While working at Conesto- influences from TV shows, news, where the influence of media is and even before that a career in ga High School, he served a TV film, and social media is acces- now inescapable, it’s increasingly psychology since he had a desire studio aide where he collaborated sible to everyone. With these harder to filter the constant mes- to help people with their prob- regularly with both TV produc- modern courses in media studies sages being sent to the millennial lems. As he found that the cours- tion teachers. These professional taught by people such as Pier- generation. Certain people such es in psychology he took weren’t relationships were influential on domenico, which would’ve been as Mr. Pierdomenico, an inde- as oriented towards patient care him and following this oppor- nonexistent even ten years ago, a pendent filmmaker and teacher and interaction, he decided to be tunity, he took a job at Oxford better understanding is given to at Oxford Area High School, are an English teacher. He still has a Area High School as a TV/video the younger generations. part of a new generation of aca- minor in psychology. He found teacher. demics. As a teacher of journal- teaching would be a better choice Along with TV/video pro- ism and TV/ video production, since he could help even more duction, he teaches journalism these courses are based around people. and runs the morning program/ the use of iMacs and technology, Teaching in general has been newspaper at the school. Students means that wouldn’t have been a prevalent part of his life. in all of these programs/classes possible in past decades. Future During a high school film course have hands on access to expensive filmmakers and journalists now he took, his teacher encouraged equipment and gain knowledge have an early outlet to an educa- him to pursue education as a in all these media forms. Even tion that would be fiscally hard to career since he was so affluent students who aren’t interested in achieve at a university. However, with helping others learn even as these fields are still given a basic there are consequences to this a student. education in communication and accessibility of modern media, However, film and storytell- how to send or receive a message. a problem that Pierdomenico ing have also always been a part Pierdomenico says “this addresses. Pierdomenico shared, of Pierdomenico’s life since child- generation is constantly being “Media has evolved tremen- hood. After seeing an indepen- pummeled by messages from dously, and I think classes like dent film where the minimalism everywhere, and if they don’t this allow students to keep up effectively worked and showed know how to filter this they won’t Photo by Andrea Fulton be able to think for themselves.” with that.” He goes on to say the him that films can still be great Pierdomenico on the set of his 2010 short purpose of his class is “not just without a big budget, he chose to This is relevant to all of the film “Between the Lines: The Rise and Fall making media, but understanding spend most of his college career high school student body even if of Tobias” AP Art Challenging but Rewarding By Briana Moore this category. The “final form” of subcategories and has enough pre- Class of 2016 the art classes here at Oxford Area vious artwork that they only need High School, Advanced Placement to make 20 new pieces, they’d still In high school, elective classes, Studio Art (or AP Art), is the most have to complete 2-3 pieces every particularly art, are often called challenging and rigorous art class month to finish in time. Consid- “Easy A’s” for all the wrong rea- one can take here. But what is AP ering how large some of these sons. Students take classes like Art? Why is it so difficult, and if pieces are and how long it takes to Art Foundations expecting a free it’s so tough, why do people take thumbnail, rough, clean, and fin- class period where they can goof it? To better understand the class ish a complete college-level work off, talk, draw a few lines, and still and it’s students, one must look at of art even then they’d be rushing leave with a high grade. More of- the actual requirements of AP Art. to meet the deadline. ten than not these students spend Like all other AP classes, AP As difficult as AP Art is, most most of their class period com- Art eventually leads to the AP of the AP students are doing very plaining and whining that they’re “test” which students can take well for themselves. Many have failing or it’s too hard and not the to get a potential credit towards started getting their concentration quick A they were hoping for. They that subject in college. AP Art is together and one student has al- often leave the class at the end of a bit different as instead of a test, ready been accepted to the college the semester with a low grade and students are working to complete of their dreams. Some of their art a pile of wasted paper, bemoaning their portfolio for review by the can be seen in the upper rotunda, their poor fate that they, the poor college board officials. Their port- and a couple AP students have dears, were lied to, and that art is folios will be reviewed in May, and started wall murals in the music a lot harder than their friends told may fall under any of three cate- hallway and band room! them. Soon the next semester rolls gories of their choice: 2-D Design, So while misled students will around and they are replaced by 3-D Design, and Drawing. Stu- continue to take art thinking it’s more students of the same mind- dents work to produce art in the an easy A, the rest of the art stu- set, and the cycle repeats. category of their choosing which dents know the truth: that art is a But for some, art is more than is judged under three formats: challenging, rigorous but reward- drawing lines. To them, art is dif- Quality (5 physical works), Con- ing class. ficult and time consuming. It’s the centration (15 digital images), and hardest thing they’ve ever done, Breadth (15 digital images). While yet they enter the class willingly pieces may overlap in categories, and anticipating the challenge. it is still advised students produce Unlike the others, they know art is about 30 pieces of unique artwork tough and they’re ready for it. And for the portfolio. While they can it’s these kind of students who get use pieces from within the past the most out of the class. year or so, 30 pieces is a lot. Most of this year’s Advanced Consider this: if a student can Placement Art students fall into repeat enough artwork for the ENTERTAINMENT Most Anticipated Game Of 2015

By Ty Maida attributes in the game. These Class of 2016 attribuates include strength,per- ception, endurance, charisma, intelligence, agility, and luck. What was one of the most Each video shows how to survive highly anticipated games of in the wasteland with the show- 2015? The answer is Fallout 4, cased attribute. a post apocalyptic role playing Fallout 4 will definitely be game by Bethesda Game Stu- one of the best games of 2015. It dios. It was released November is one of the most talked about 10. When the cinematic trailer topics on gaming blogs and A screenshot from the Fallout was shown last June it absolutely magazines like PC Gamer. As “S.P.E.C.I.AL” series, which is divied into broke the Internet. seven parts. more information is released the Fans eagerly awaited the re- more the community is dying to lease of the game and are spend- get there hands on it. The release ing countless hours exploring At E3 (Electronic Entertainment date felt like Christmas morning the wasteland. The new features Expo) Bethesda revealed game- for a lot of gamers. On that note include complete weapon and play to the crowd. They also armor customization, settlement have fun and be safe out there in announced an app that released the wasteland. building just in case you need that night called Fallout Shelter a place to call home during the which is on iOS and Android. apocalypse, and Dogmeat (a The Fallout 4 collector’s edition German Shepard companion) be- was also shown off which in- cause a man needs his best friend cludes your very own pip boy, in the apocalypse. which you can attach your phone A big change to the game was a new story based in a new to and control things in game. setting. The game takes place This of course is already sold out in Boston which is shockingly on the Bethesda website. different from the Capital Waste- The seven part mini-series land in Fallout 3. “S.P.E.C.I.A.L” has also given fans The developers have been a feel of humor for the new game. An ingame screenshot of the lovable com- advertising this game like crazy. “S.P.E.C.I.A.L” is based off of the panion Dogmeat.

A screenshot of the VATS combat system in Fallout 4 2015 Emmy Awards Night to Remember By Josiah Weigel nated this year have been nominat- Get Away With Murder, becoming any show has ever won in one Class of 2016 ed before, some for several years the first African American woman night. Thrones won awards for in a row. The drama show Mad to win this award. In what some casting, make-up, directing, sound The annual televised ceremony Men on AMC, for example, was may describe as a predictable, yet editing, special effects, and acting, celebrating excellence in televi- nominated for Outstanding Drama well-earned win, Julia Louis-Drey- with Peter Dinklage winning for sion aired on Sunday, September Series for its seventh consecutive fus won Outstanding Actress in Outstanding Supporting Actor in a 20th, and was certainly a night to year. Game of Thrones received a Comedy Series for her perfor- Drama Series. remember. For some, perhaps the a nomination for the fifth year in mance in Veep. This was her fourth The evening was one of many novelty of the evening has worn off row, winning this year over Better consecutive win for her character stars, both in the recipients and the after 67 years, but the most recent Call Saul and other shows. in the HBO show. Jeffery Tambor presenters. Celebrities like Lady Primetime Emmy Awards Ceremo- Awards were also given in won his first award for Outstanding Gaga, Amy Poehler, Emma Rob- ny was one to break records. recognition of performances for Lead Actor in a Comedy series for erts, and Tina Fey, many of whom Hosted by comedian Andy a number of different shows. Jon his performance in the Amazon have Emmys of their own, all pre- Samberg, the awards show was Hamm, for his role in Mad Men, show Transparent. This win is seen sented awards at the Emmys. It was a night of entertainment and won Outstanding Lead Actor in a by some as a major progression for a night of much effort, and the only celebration with shows such as Drama Series, winning for his final LGBT rights, as Tambor played a question left is how they will try to Veep, Game of Thrones, and Mad performance in the series. Viola person on the show. top themselves next year. Men being recognized for certain Davis received the award for Out- The 67th Primetime Emmy awards. Many of the shows nomi- standing Actress in a Drama Series Awards show was one that broke for her performance in How to records. Game of Thrones won twelve awards, which is more than

Ryan Murphy’s New Thriller Is A Hit By Samantha O’Mara own names. Instead, she refers funny jokes, or even to see a certain the series’ due to it’s slightly edgy Class of 2018 to them as Chanel #2, Chanel #3, “friendship” blossom into a love one-liners and the use of various and Chanel #5. However, Chanel’s story, there is something for every- stereotypes, but the numbers do A brand new Fox television unorthodox humor is what drew one on . not lie. Scream Queens is looking series, brought to us by brilliant all the viewers in and still had them On the night of the epi- like the underdog of the new fall and Glee talking about her a week later. The sode, September 22, 2015, multiple television shows, but it may just creator, , had its first hour out of two we get mul- other shows premiered and threat- prove everybody wrong seeing as premiere earlier this fall. The new tiple deaths, hilarious yet crude ened the views of Ryan Murphy’s it had the biggest percentage jump show, Scream Queens, created a punchlines, and we spend our time best new piece of work. The Mup- from the Monday to Friday pack, major buzz all over social media thinking about who the killer in the pets, Fresh Off the Boat, Limitless growing a whopping 65% in the and, apparently, did very well with red devil costume is. and Best Time Ever with Neil 18-49 demographic. Ryan Mur- views and ratings, too. The first air- The second hour isn’t much Patrick Harris, were some shows phy’s new thriller, though it had ing had the perfect mixture of hi- different, but we are introduced to that competed with Scream Queens delayed viewings, reached a 2.73 larity and frightfulness and brought new characters such as an oblivi- for ratings and viewers. Though it rating. These numbers do seem a new name to the horror-comedy ous cop, Denise, who is played by still lags behind The Muppets in the pretty high, but Blindspot and The genre. It is guaranteed to have the the famous Niecy Nash. More and ratings department, this show ranks Muppets still remain the first and viewers crawling back for more. more deaths occur and the answer number one among adults from second-highest rated premiere of Scream Queens started by as to who the killer is does not the ages of 18-34 and teens at the the week. showing the audience a flash- get anymore clearer. The red devil moment. Luckily, both shows will All in all, the Fox horror-come- back from 1995, where a sorority could be any one of the characters no longer compete with one anoth- dy did very well, but it is uncertain girl, sadly, passed away during a and it seems that we won’t find out er for views as Scream Queens will if it will ever surpass the other new house party. It then takes us back until the season finale, although now move into the 9:00 p.m time fall shows. to 2015 and shows us the Kappa viewers could make a few guesses. slot. In its first three-day window it Kappa Tau sorority house and it’s The suspense will definitely reel reached 1.8 million views, which is new president, Chanel Oberlin, people in week after week. “What even better than another big show played by American Horror Story’s, I love about it is when it’s funny, right now, Empire. People definitely Emma Roberts. This character is it’s funny. And when it’s scary, it’s do not want to miss being a part fairly problematic as she is very scary,” says Ryan Murphy. Wheth- of the global phenomenon that is judgmental, arrogant, and doesn’t er people watch to see who the Scream Queens. even call her “friends” by their killer is, or to hear more and more Some people have criticized

Scream Queens’ stars KeKe Palmer (Zayday) & Skyler Samuels (Grace) during the premiere of the new hor- ror-comedy. Drake’s Not-So-Original Way To The Top By Lauren Smith signment because what if one will drive most of us to an- Class of 2018 artist gets more attention then other genre of music. Drake the other from the remix? Or isn’t the only one who does This just in, Drake was in this case, Drake. With his this, his partner in crime,Nic- called out by another rapper popularity, jumping on anoth- ki Minaj does the same thing, named Meek Mills (Phila- er artist’s song and adding a R. Kelly does this as well. delphia) claiming that Drake verse on it may make it sell Between alleged ghost doesn’t write his own music. more on a Drake mixtape then writers and people track The alleged ghost writer, the main artist sells. That will jumping on tracks to stay rel- Quentin Miller, denies all cause major issues for the rap- evant the music of 2015 and allegations. pers/artist that worked so hard beyond will be nothing but Drake ia also known as to get their album done, then mediocre repeats and battles the king of remixes. He has Drake hops on the album and for relevance. remixed almost everyones adds a verse, triples the sales tracks .When Drake was in- of the album. terviewed and asked why he If you were a rapper and likes to “remix” up and com- had a hot track and Drake ing artist music? Drake an- calls you and says he has a swered by saying “he would hot verse for that song, after bring home essays that he reading this, you will think has scored 94% on and his long and hard before having mother would read it and give him make more money off of him notes on what he already your hard work and dedication wrote and got a good grade to your craft. Over the past on, sometimes I do that” says two years he self appointed the mogul. himself as the helicopter mom He went on to say ”this for the rap game. is what he thinks should be The concept of staying done on that particular song.” relevant in 2015 is jumping The idea of taking other up on everyone’s albums to keep and coming artists music and your voice out there while remixing it can be helpful and your working on your next harmful to both parties ca- album is not cool. If this is reers. new music and how the music This is a dangerous as- industry is going to be, this Caitlyn Jenner Gets Legal Name And Gender Change At The Age Of 65 By Brianna Armour pic win gained her fame as an serious. Caitlyn Jenner is now di- Class of 2016 “all-American hero”. Since 2007, vorced and has 3 ex-wives. Jenner Caitlyn Jenner has starred on E’s has 2 daughters with Olympic gold medalist, reality TV show, Keeping Up with but 6 kids in total. Kylie Jen- Bruce Jenner, made a shocking the Kardashians. The Olympic ner (age 18) and announcement this summer that win also gave her the unofficial (age 19) fully support Caitlyn’s caused an uproar on social media. title of world’s greatest athlete. decision and she still allows her Bruce Jenner has legally changed In April of 2015 at 65 years daughters to call her “dad”. Even his gender to “female” and his old, Caitlyn Jenner revealed to the though her daughters support her, name to “Caitlyn Marie Jenner.” world in an interview on 20/20 Caitlyn feels as though her family The definition of a transgen- with that she had does not support her as much as dered person is “a person whose dealt with since she would like them to. gender does not corre- her youth which means feeling Though this has been a con- spond to that person’s biological emotionally and psychologically troversial topic, many people do sex assigned at birth.” 0.3% of that you were born the wrong support Caitlyn’s change in sexual the world’s population identifies gender and that, “for all intents orientation. People actually honor themselves as transgender. and purposes, I’m a woman.” Jen- her so much that she won the Caitlyn Jenner (formal- ner cross dressed for many years award for her cour- Caitlyn Jenner had her first photoshoot ly known as Bruce Jenner) is a and took hormone replacement age and bravery. Caitlyn Jenner is with Vanity Fair after she went through retired American athlete and won therapy but stopped after her a role model for people who are her transformation the men’s at the 1976 romance with Kris Kardashian transgendered all over the world. Summer Olympics. The Olym- in the early 1990s became more EDITORIAL We Need to Learn to be Independent and Love Ourselves By Mari-Ann Talbot and be successful independently. someone to love them. As people, to be confident in what you do, Class of 2016 We lose so many good friends we always put ourselves down. and it’s okay to know that you are trying to rekindle dead relation- We don’t give ourselves the credit truly worth it. Always remember A young woman has expe- ships, or make the other person we deserve. Self-esteem is so to love who you are, and what you rienced a breakup. Even though feel feelings of jealousy or depres- underrated, because we spend so do. it was mutual, on her part, the sion. When getting into romantic much time worrying about how feelings are still there. Her friends relationships, it can get so intense others feel that we can forget can tell, but she tries to hide it that we sometimes lose a sense of about who should be our number underneath snide comments who we are as a person, and what one priority: ourselves. It’s okay against her past partner. Soon, we need. We start to think that we her feelings turn to bitterness, are not whole without that special and a need for vengeance. She be- one. So, we end up trying to re- comes desperate in her need for kindle the relationship, or getting revenge, and by her actions, starts revenge on the person you were to push away her friends. They with. It’s a very sad situation, and start to turn against her, feeling sometimes people become caught betrayed. in a vicious cycle, having on and This situation happens too off relationships that really only many times, both in high school get back together because at least and in the real world. Someone one person feels like they can’t either refuses to go on with their live without love. normal life, or loses the ability to But really, if you think about live alone. It affects their psyche, it, you shouldn’t need someone and even affects the friendships else’s love. You have to be able to inspirationalquoteslog.com they have. The person’s friends love yourself, and the first step to This says: “Keep moving forward”, with an funnydam.com start feeling overwhelmed with doing so is to do what is best for arrow at the top. It reminds that with or without love, life moves on. the drama of the situation, and you. It’s hard to do, but crucial This picture contains a motivational quote that explains how moving on will eventu- think that the person’s past rela- to your own happiness. People ally change your life for the better, even if tionship means more than their would feel better if they stopped you struggle to do so. friendship. As young adults, we thinking that they’re not whole need to learn how to move on, by themselves and that they need Overcoming Depression By Nelson Rodriguez When people try to deal with Impact of the Pope Class of 2018 the sadness and self doubt they By Megan Stewart about the gross income inequality could seek help from others like Class of 2016 in our nation, the top 1% owning Some people feel that depres- friends to open up to and look for nearly 99% of the wealth. Another sion is straightfoward, but those understanding or doctors for seek A few months ago Pope Fran- controversial opinion the Pope people have probably not have medication. I myself write in my cis visited the United States for the has involves people who are gay in had this or have not had a friend journal whenever I feel horrible first time. Millions of people gath- the church. He certainly dropped who was experiencing depression. or am thinking cursed thoughts. ered in New York City and Phila- a bombshell when he famously Depression is not like a straight Sometimes afterwards I will feel delphia just to get a glimpse. With asked, “If someone is gay and he line of emotions and events a better and other times I honest- religion in decline in the United searches for the Lord and has good person goes through. It is more ly don’t feel relieved. Some of States, and only 21% of Americans will, who am I to judge?” This is a like a killer roller coaster where us find the right people or write being Catholic, you may begin to huge step in the right direction for at every turn there is something enough to keep going and use the wonder, ‘What’s the big deal?’ the Catholic church and religions to overcome that could cause one hope that has been within us this From a religious standpoint, in general, especially at a time of three things, speed up the cart, whole time. the Pope is the single most im- when nearly 40% of LGBT youth stop your on the tracks, or just portant figure in the Catholic are homeless. fall off entirely. faith. From a non-religious stand- He also preaches peace, both This gloominess feeling is point, he is one of the most in- among different countries and unlike any other feeling where it fluential world leaders. From his different religions. He has invited will last only for a couple of days views on climate change to his the mostly Jewish Israelis and the and then just go away in a dream willingness to accept members of mostly Muslim Palestinians to the or when something else over the LGBT community, the Pope is Vatican in order to try and ease comes it. No, depression is tricky changing the face of the Catholic the tensions between the two war- because it can last for a long time Church. ring nations. In 2013, he was seen and maybe even years depending One of the Pope’s most famous washing the feet of two Muslim on the reason. Also, depression commitments is to the poor. This men. can seem like its gone away or was shown when he visited Wash- He truly is “the people’s Pope.” has disappeared but ends up just ington DC, where he declined to coming back. There are some- have lunch with congressmen, in- times no escapes from it; you just stead choosing to eat at a homeless have to try and push through. shelter. He also spoke to Congress Donald Trump: A Democratic Plant? By Cora Baughman and he has declared, that “infec- him talking think the GOP hates is speaking to the masses who object Class of 2016 tious disease is pouring across the Mexico, and therefore Hispanics. to illegal immigration, and his border.” He also ranted about the Now, Trump has declared his candi- remarks will force candidates to take Donald Trump. You have heard random murder of a woman in San dacy for the presidency (although in tough positions on the border. “The his name at least ten times in the Francisco by an illegal alien who his announcement speech, in which first point to make is that Trump past week on the news. Trump has had been deported five times.“Look, he said “I” 195 times, he didn’t once is resonating with a lot of people,” said a lot of questionable things I don’t know what his intent is, but declare he was running for the Re- Mark Krikorian, executive direc- and has upset a lot of future voters. he’s infuriating Hispanics, the very publican nomination.) tor for the Center for Immigration Although he has upset these people group of voters the GOP is looking Since the 1980s, Trump has Studies says. While some hardcore he has made a big splash by putting to make gains with in 2016,” said contributed $490,000 to Republi- conservatives are singing Trump’s himself in the running for the 2016 one Republican party official. “You cans, according to OpenSecrets.org. praises, calling him brave for telling presidential election. Trump is lead- could just be an egomaniac running But he’s donated at least $330,000 the truth, Republican leaders are ing in the polls for the Republican his mouth, but he’s starting to look to Democrats — including Hillary starting to worry. Another Repub- Party. My question is: did Trump put like a guy hand-delivered by the Clinton, Joe Biden, John Kerry, Ted lican official on one of the GOP himself in the running for presiden- Democrats.” Voters who are neutral Kennedy, Harry Reid and Anthony candidates’ campaign said Trump cy or did someone plant him in the in their party affiliation are going to Wiener, the husband of Hillary’s can single-handedly hurt the party. running? start leaning to the left. top aide, Huma Abedin. Trump is a And while Trump may be hurt- If you think about it, Donald The Republicans are clearly up- smart, ruthless business man and if ing the GOP, he is helping himself. Trump has made the Republican set over Donald Trump running for a member of the Democratic Party He came in second place in two Party look bad. He’s talked bad president. He is making the Demo- offered to pay him money to run as recent national polls of the 2016 about Latinos and women.Trump cratic Party look politically correct an obnoxious Republican, I think Republican field. Whether or not has once again drawn mainstream and more civilized. The media is al- that he would agree to run for the Trump is a plant by the Democratic media coverage for his comments ways quick to point out that Trump right price. Party? The choice is yours. on illegal immigration from Mexico, is a Republican so people who hear Still, there is a view that Trump

www.beforeitsnews.com www.doingadvancework.blogspot.com Donald Trump in Democratic colors. Trump is currently the lead runner for the Repub- Trump is currently leading the Republican Party. The latest polls show that Scott Walker licsn Party, but some people wonder if the Democratic Party planted him there. is running in second place with Jeb Bush close behind him. for President 2020? By Lexi Verderame beforehand and was very shocked. I believe he will not make a good down. West also tried to start a Class of 2018 Kanye admits he was smoking president. He has no political ex- clothing line that was ultimately pot before his speech at the MTV perience and doesn’t know what it canceled. As you can see West can- With the 2015 presidential Video Music Awards where he takes to run a country. not keep a business open or fully election fast approaching, people announced his intention to run, but Previous celebrities that have finish a life changing commitment, are already thinking about the 2020 I believe he is commited to running run for political office are Ronald so how could he be a good presi- election. Kanye West announced for president. I interviewed mul- Reagan (Actor), who ran for presi- dent to our nation. his 2020 presidential bid at the tiple people and asked them what dent, Jesse Ventura (Pro-Wrestler) 2015 MTV Video Music Awards. they thought about Kanye running, who ran for Governor of Minneso- Since the 2015 MTV Video Nelson said, “If he wants to go for ta, Arnold Schwarzenegger (Actor) Music Awards Kanye has not said it I don’t care, but if you’re going to who ran for Governor of , anything else about his announce- run have some political experience.” and many other celebrities have ment. His wife, Mari-Ann believes, “He is just as run. Some of these celebrities were (Reality TV Star), recently spoke unqualified as Trump. He shouldn’t successful, but I do not believe out about Kanye’s announcement. even try, he can do whatever he Kanye West will be among the Kardashian said, “I believe he is wants to do, but I hope he knows celebrities that transition into the serious and I know that if he puts he’s not going to win.” Most of the world of politics. Kanye is a college his mind to something he’ll do his people I interviewed had the same dropout who has already failed at best. And he will. It’s been fascinat- response as Nelson and Mari-Ann. various business ventures. West ing just hearing all of the conversa- However, Madi said she “loves the purchased a restaurant chain with tions that have gone on since that idea and him.” I believe Kanye will the intent to open ten restaurants, announcement.” Kim says she had have votes of his fans who believe but only three were ever opened, no idea about the announcement he will be a good candidate, but these three were eventually all shut “I believe he is seri- ous and I know that if he puts his mind to something he’ll do his best. And he will. It’s been fascinating just hearing all of the conversations that have gone on since that announcement.” Kim Kardashian

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The Sting Presents: Dormerisms TOP 10 By Mr. Dormer Principal Deep Thank you to the editors and staff of our new school newspa- per, The Sting, for giving me the Thoughts opportunity and space to speak directly to our students. I hope I of 2015 can inspire you to meet you goals By Mr. Pierdomenico and to help us continuously and TV/Journalism Teacher collaboratively improve Oxford Area High School. In honor of late night television This school year has been legend and “Top 10” creator David flying by (it is already Decem- with new curricular materials. cally better academically. If you Letterman, who retired earlier in ber!) that I thought it a good I am sure you have noticed a have not found that person yet, 2015 after 33 years of broadcasting, time to reflect on what we have difference in your classes, as we please take the opportunity to here is my own top 10 list. Enjoy! accomplished thus far. We rolled have increased rigor and align- introduce yourself to me as you out iPads on the first day of ment to standards and post-sec- see me around the building. I 10. What’s art without an audience? school to all students, a huge feat ondary outcomes. I offer many want to do my part to help you to get over 1300 units distributed thanks to the Math Department achieve your goals, your hopes, 9. To survive the journey, you have and operational in a short period for their dedication and hard and your dreams. to believe in the destination. of time. We have implemented work. new systems to manage iPads Research shows that students Two Great Books to Read: 8. If your dream gets stolen more more efficiently towards increas- who get involved and feel con- Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell than once, it may be time to change ing and improving their educa- nected to their school perform We Are All The Same by Jim the locks on your brain. tional use to enhance learning. better academically. I encour- Wooten More will be coming as we begin age everyone to find ways to 7. Procrastination and distraction to integrate Blackboard over the get involved in our wide variety Thought for the Day: are the true dream enders, not remainder of the school year. of clubs, activities, sports, and “Do all you can, with what you time. We are in the process of imple- extracurricular opportunities. have, in the time you have, in menting a new math curriculum Information on all of these op- the place you are” – 11 year old 6. A life of duality stems from fear portunities can be found on the Nkosi Johnson (read the Wooten of missed experiences, yet can high school website. book and you will understand!) simultaneously compromise the STING STAFF Research also shows that quality of those experiences. high school students who can Thanks, 5. Your childhood lives on in your LAYOUT EDITORS: identify at least one adult in their lives as a person who cares about Mr. Dormer heart. No one can destroy it....not Cora Baughman even George Lucas. Mark Freisleben their success perform dramati- Tessa Iacono 4. Sometimes you have to stop Evelyn Sanchez chasing shadows. They inevitably disappear when the new day comes. WRITERS: Steven Yannucci 3. Sometimes you have to play the Jordy Bernal game by the rules. Then, after you Cody Preston win the game, you can change the Paris Lloyd rules. Alex Bennett Ben Kalinoski 2. Insight and clarity have far more Briana Moore value long term than the comfort Ty Maida food of wishful thinking. Josiah Weigel Samantha O’Mara 1. Too many of us realize our true Lauren Smith worth far too late in life. Briana Armour Mari-Ann Talbot Megan Stewart Nelson Rodriguez Lexi Verderame Ryan Casey Hauser’s Helpers is a group of students who are currently enrolled Matt Sumner in the Child Care Program that volunteer their expertise in tutoring Ryan MacNeil students at Jordan Bank. The program started in November and will Jared Tweed continue throughout the school year. Mrs. Hauser is thrilled with this group of enthusiastic students and their patience and skill in FACULTY ADVISER working with youngsters within the district. Mr. Pierdomenico SPORTSSports The Cost We Pay to Play the Game We Love

By Ryan Casey range from pulled hamstrings, to ly twisted. Now, why are so many football. With all of the injuries and Class of 2017 torn achilles, to concussions. This people experiencing this? In a time even deaths that are seen as a result isn’t by any means rare however. where each year players get bigger of the sport parents become much In the 2014­-15 season alone over and faster, they are getting hurt more reluctant to letting their kids As time goes on, there is one 80 players suffered concussions. It more and more. Many speculate suit up and play. If football is to constant question that is haunting raises the question of how so many that this is due to how early kids continue to grow as a sport there football as a sport and pastime. people can so easily be harmed in are specializing in the sport. As a needs to be some changes for the What will be the straw that breaks a way to cause these injuries. As kid involved in sports, it is strongly sake of the health of the players. the camel’s back? With each year it years go on, however, the NFL is encouraged to not just partici- seems that more and more players doing their best to combat these pate in one activity. If this is done, are getting injured and even dying injuries. They are testing new rules certain parts of the body will begin from their time on the field. It is that change the pace of the game to wear down and become weaker. becoming so common, in fact, that and limit the amounts of big hits. One of the body parts in question many parents are withholding their Another question to be raised is the knees of the players. kids from the sport as a whole. is about the amount of ACL tears in With all of the above informa- As of week 2 in the 2015­- the sport. Most of these injuries are tion becoming more public as time -16 NFL season 15 percent of all fully non­contact and happen when goes on, parents are now more like- players are injured. These injuries the knee is over extended or rapid- ly to hold their kids from playing

The Underdogs of the Cross Country World By Matt Sumner it could be be a big season. They trying to control their nerves the Class of 2018 were right and in there first dual boys walked to the line with big meet they they beat Sun Valley by hopes. Running the first mile as a The Oxford Area High School a landslide putting the first four pack the team was disappointed boys cross country team was turn- runners across the line before any with there first mile but responded ing some heads this year. Oxford Sun Valley runner. The team’s next with a fast finish. With all run- had always been the bottom feeders challenge was against West Chester ners finishing under 19 minutes of the Ches-Mont division but 5 Rustin a team they haven’t beaten and pushing to the limits the determined runners looked to turn in over ten years. The race was Oxford boys waited as the scores that around. tight and the Hornets ended up were added up. As the score were At the beginning of the sum- with the short end of the stick. The announced the boys were ecstatic mer the boys from Oxford started With the summer training in one point loss was disappointing with there 12th out of 36th finish. their summer training. There was the bag the hornets had their first but showed that they could give After the meet Jake Gane said “its something different about this cross opportunity to test that drive and one the the best teams in the Ches- not how you start it’s how you country team than the previous determination on August 28th with Mont a run for their money. finish”. ones. Even though this team had a a time trial on their home course. With two big races left the Their one goal for the season: similar talent level to the teams of When all five varsity runners - boys made the two hour journey to finish the highest an Oxford team previous years they had something Matt Sumner, Joe Bar, Jake Gane, Carlisle High School to run against has ever finish making them the to set them apart. The five varsity John Winters and Evan Cambell the best competition is one of the best team in Oxford history. runners for Oxford had the drive - smashed their home course times fastest invitationals in the state. And finish there they did. and determination of champions. from last years time trial they knew Hearts beating at rapid pace and

The top five boys on Oxford’s Cross Country team. Oxford Hornets Football Wraps up Season By Ryan MacNeil effortlessly night after night it Class of 2017 is in the question, especially with such a strong secondary. The Oxford Hornets got The offense wasn’t as strong as off to a rough start, starting it could have been for Oxford the season 1-­3. and there is plenty of room for Starting September 4th improvement next seasons. the Hornets got off on a bad After a big loss on home- foot, losing to Solanco 50­-6 coming week to Rustin 54­-19, followed by a 21-­7 loss to Avon the Hornets were unable to Grove. On September 18th the bounce back and ended the Hornets lost to William Ten- season going 3­7. They ended nent 54­14 and despite being on a hot streak winning their outscored 125­-27 in their first last two games against Kennet three games they beat Sun The Hornets logo for the 2015 and Octorara by large mar- Valley 23­-21 with a last second season. Ex- Hornet alumni Ryan Hubley gins. They came in fourth in field goal by Ryan Hannum to catches a pass from Dan Green. the American Division trail- boost them to victory. ing Great Valley, West Chester Was a comeback even Rustin, and Unionville. This possible? It surely wasn’t im- year wasn’t their year, but possible. With players such as there’s always next year! Dan Green who threw the ball

The Oxford football team after The Hornets defense tries to strip their first win at Sun Valley. the ball from Great Valley’s run- ningback. Philadelphia Eagles - The Start Of A New Beginning

By Jared Tweed Eagles (who have a easy schedule) to all the teams we lost from this Class of 2018 was predicted by all professional season. ESPN analysis to be atop the divi- Sam Bradford was the talk of As the Philadelphia Eagles sion come January. the offseason when Chip Kel- began the season, they got off to The Eagles have been pret- ley decided to trade away Nick a bit of a rocky start. The Home- ty solid on the defensive side of Foles for the former number one town Eagles had received losses the ball this season, even though overall pick out of Oklahoma. in the first two games of the 2015 they have seen some unfortunate Bradford has faced two consecu- season. But just as the media injuries to a few stars on that side tive ACL tears on the same knee, started questioning Chip Kelly's of the ball. Their linebacking core making people question Chip for style of play, he pulls out a win had been depleted with Mychal trading for him. Bradford proved against a 3-0 New York Jets team. Kendricks and former Buffalo his leg was unaffected from the As of September, the Eagles re- Bills linebacker Kiko Alonso both surgeries, but his stats have been cord stood at 1-2. getting severe leg injuries, from lacking during the regular sea- The Eagles played against one which they both returned from. son. His best game came from of their biggest rivals, the Wash- The Philadelphia Eagles also lost his very first start in an Eagles ington Redskins, in September. Demarco Murray to injury in uniform. He threw for 336 yards The Redskins record was also a game against the Jets, but he and a touchdown, but he threw 2 at a 1-2 start, similar to another would return very soon to lead interceptions. That's saying some- divisional team, the New York the "3 headed monster"(Ryan thing that that's his best game of Giants. With the Dallas Cowboys Mathews, Demarco Murray, Dar- the year. Hopefully he turns this Action photo of Mychal Kendricks in the atop of the entire division at 2-1, ren Sproles) to victory. With all of rough start around, and leads the middle of a game. it was the Cowboys’ division title the injuries the Eagles have faced, Eagles to victory. to lose. With the division being as they still managed to stay close weak as it was, the Philadelphia

Chip Kelley is on the field during a game The Legion of zoom includes Ryan The new quaterback Sam Bradford has Eagles new runningback Demarco Mur- for the Philadelphia Eagles in the picture Mathews, Darren Sproles and Demarco been looking strong this pre- season. rey stiff arms a linebaccker. Murray as shown above. above.