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9 1 October 2016 www.The-Lightning-Bolt.com2 on the cover Mrs. Gattie Our principal Mrs.Bass-Fortune joins in Adviser on the fun during the Chancellor High School improv performance put on by “Red Box” at our homecoming pep rally. Her appearence wowed the students ashley ragonese and teachers who filled the gymnasium Editor-in-Chief bleachers.

myah hidalgo

Contents Co-Editor-in-Chief News...... 4-6 Raelyn slaughter Features....7-11 Layout Editor

Op-Ed...... 12-15 makayla tardie Sports...... 16-25 News Editor

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By Ashley Ragonese ing something that’s close to it. By Myah Hidalgo how into spirit week kids Co-Editor-In-Chief Editor-In-Chief It’s important to make life goals would get. Well it’s October already. It that will drive oneself to make As the weather gets colder, and Let’s not forget how amaz- seems like just yesterday I was the most of one’s time here at days become shorter, there is a ing our school can be when talking about the first day of Chancellor. perceptible change in the atmo- it comes to the homecom- school, and what I was going to We as Chargers should make sphere; the school spirit seems ing football games. Charger wear. ambition a common trait to rally and rise up, which can Chaos can be heard from the When it comes to the month of amongst ourselves to make only mean one thing: Home- senior parking lot, with stu- October things get super crazy. ourselves and our future amaz- coming. dents cloaked in camo and Everyone is beginning to find ing. Let’s take advantage of For a whole week, Chancel- black. Our band performs a out what , what clubs or sports our time here. Many of us, like lor’s enthusiasm is charged up symphony at halftime that they're interested in, and what myself can have a bit of a hard through themed days, football could compete in profes- their goals for the year are. That time focusing on building a games, and the awesome bon- sional shows, with the audi- can cause a tiny bit of stress..by bright future when we have had fire that is so big you can feel ence enraptured with their tiny I mean a ton! It’s extremely a hectic, or uneasy past, but as the heat from it 50 feet away. performance. With the sur- stressful finding a new balance, the phrase goes, “the past is the Call me sentimental, but I love plus amount of support, the and it always feels like time is past”. We, as maturing young Homecoming week, and as a Chargers put up a great fight running out. Especially since I adults, should start to really fo- senior, I can see the camarade- with our opposing team. am a senior, I am really trying cus on our futures. By finding rie and love that has built up As my last homecoming to make every moment, every where we fit in socially, aca- over the last four years, which draws to a close, I am hit choice, and every oppurtunity demically and/or athletically, makes my heart swell. with this wave of melan- matter. we are finding hobbies, or peo- First of all, the themes for the choly and have to take a mo- October has shown me a lot ple, that really are fueling our last four years have been great, ment to think about my last to make me realize that we can ambition and helping to sculpt ranging from aliens to Disney. four homecomings. All of only live our high school years our goals for the future, which The creativity hasn’t stopped them will leave a special spot one time. It’s really important to is why I love this time of year. flowing. With spirit week came in my heart, but I never re- take advantage of these times. Soon, we’ll be fully settled in themed days which brought ally knew how lucky I was to Also goal setting and ambition to the year, and the stress that endless amounts of fun and be a Charger until this year. have been the keys to success comes with finding where we fit costumes worthy of prizes. Tu- So make the most out of the in my eyes. When I set a goal, in will disappear and the joy of tus, feathers, and wigs scoured rest of the year. Join a new I set it extremely high, almost living through our high school the hallways. Students went club, or try out for that team, unreachable, so that even if years will revive itself. all out and spared no expense because it doesn’t matter don’t meet that goal, I’m reach- to achieve the perfect dress up whether you make it or not, day, and that was the best part, it’s the memories that follow.

3 October 2016 www.The-Lightning-Bolt.com News News Chancellor gets lit Chancellor wins tower By Becca Alicandro hype up the crowd by throw- Staff Reporter ing t-shirts and sweatshirts building competition This years homecoming belonging to Courtland High bonfire was a huge success. A School, the school we were lot of the clubs at Chancel- playing for our homecom- lor took part in keeping the ing game, onto the fire. The students who came to the energy from the crowd was event entertained. National intense with excitement and Art Honor Society provided only grew when they started face painting that included lighting the pile. “I thought Disney drawings to show off the bonfire was really fun! I the homecoming theme. Oth- always enjoy the bonfire be- er clubs like Spanish Honor cause it makes me excited for Society, Key Club, Latin Club, the game on Friday, and hav- Fellowship of Christian Ath- ing a DJ there makes people letes, FFA, the sophomore excited for the dance too. My class sponsor, and lots of favorite part is all the free others all brought food to food! If I could change any- supply for the fun filled night. thing about it I wish the actu- Photos courtesy of Ms. Pugh The DJ was playing great al bonfire portion was a little On October 12th, this team of 4 Chancellor students won music and some of the stu- more climactic”, states Eliana dents gathered to dance. Be- Durham, a junior at Chancel- a GCG engineering design tower building challenge out fore the fire was lit, Red Box lor High School. of 5 high schools and 12 teams. Their tower was 47 1/2 performed with a skit, and '' tall and the tennis ball stayed on top strong without a the football team was able to time limit! The team of 4 was AP Physics : Chris Jones & Dalton Arnold Adv Chemistry: John Dover Environmental Science: Kaylen Bates, Juwan Beauford, Britney Kohler teen read week brings joy

Photo by Elizabeth Owusu Edith Reyes-Romero gets her face painted by Alex Mathews, who, along with several other art students, joined Mrs. Hous- ton to face paint at the bonfire!

Photo Courtesy of Mrs. Jett Brown Teachers enjoy the photo-booth set up in the library for Teen Read Week. Stop by the library to check out a book October 2016 www.The-Lightning-Bolt.com 4 and take a picture! News News Hairspray Auditions idol artists entertain By Myah Hidalgo Co-Editor-In-Chief Spritzing ‘Round the On Thursday, October 13th, brough, and Erin Bradley. Chancellor High School host- Each contestant displayed ed Chancellor Idol; a spec- strong performances leav- Corner tacular show full of laughs, ing the judges with a difficult By Tyler Jacobs integration during a non-ac- Features Editor songs, and beautiful mo- decision. The results were: cepting time. ments from various artists. Fourth place- Alexis Rivas Every year Chancellor’s The show was sponsored by and Chris Jones in a tie, Third theatre, choir, and music de- “One theme of Hair- Choral Director Mrs. Miller place- Emma Mearns, Second partments all come together spray is the accep- and Theater Arts Director place- Kimball Roberts, First to put on a spring musical, Mr. Armentrout, with judges, Place- Kayla Syrkes. and auditions for the 2016-17 tance of all types of Audrey Fowler, Sydney Kim- musical are fast approaching. people, and that is This year Chancellor will be our mindset for audi- putting on Hairspray, a musical complete with catchy mu- tions,” sic, infectious dancing, and a the acceptance of all types of story to warm hearts. people, and that is our mindset for auditions,” Armen- trout explained. “It’s going to “The spring musi- be fun for everyone involved.” cal is a collaboration Armentrout sees the spring where students with musical for all Chancellor students, even ones who have talents in different no prior experience. Photo by Myah Hidalgo areas can come to- Auditioning for roles isn’t the only opportunity students 15 under 15 gether to tell a story,” can take part in the spring “The spring musical is a col- musical either. Students can Vann works with cyber technology laboration where students also become members of the and hacking with talents in different areas tech crew, and others who can come together to tell a play instruments may become story,” states Mr.Armentrout, a pit member to play in the one of Chancellor’s resident live orchestra. theatre arts teachers. “Hair- Hairspray is a major col- spray has a relevant storyline laboration with Mrs.Miller, with a wide variety of mes- Mr.Singer, and Mr. Armen- sages that are relevant to the trout and auditions will be high school audience. held November 10th, 14th, Hairspray follows the pleas- and 15th. antly plump Tracy Turnblad “It’s incredibly entertain- in 1960s Baltimore. Tracy ing,” stated Armentrout. wants to be a star on the local “The music is infectious, and teen dancing show and strug- the show is a great showcase gles to gain a spot due to her for the wide range of talents size and her dreams of racial at Chancellor!” “One theme of Hairspray is Photo source: http://passcode.csmonitor.com/HackerKids Paul Vann, a 14 year-old sophmore at Chancellor High School, was feautured in an article about 15 kids under the age 15 who work with cyber technology. For more information, visit http://pass- 5 October 2016 www.The-Lightning-Bolt.com NEWS Sports FBLA Introduces 2016 Band beats on this fall By Erin Jobes, and trumpet player. “A band’s Staff Reporter class is decided on by size, so we Officer Board The Lightning Regiment are in the class AA.” Marching Band’s show “The “I love our music because of the World Without Us,” composed dynamics in emotion and the by our own band director Mr. musical differences in the sound. Addair with the help of Mr. All four pieces of music we play Bradley, has over 60 of our be- have a unique and separate story loved Chargers working and to them, and I love how they all making competition winning sound together,” Kaylie adds, music. while talking about her favorite “It’s kind of like nature com- part of the show this year. ing to life and they start to Not only do the band’s mem- battle man because we start to bers passionately talk about the take away what is so precious music they've learned, but they to them,” says Courtney Mc- also talk about the how they Clain, sophomore and flute/ make the show look great as piccolo player, when asked what well. Photo by Mary-Cate Mosher this year’s show is all about. She “This year's visual aspect, FBLA is pleased to announce the 2016-2017 officer team: continues on to talk about how like the marching, special visu- their drum major, Paige Martin als, and choreography is more President – Lydia Burke (senior) is representing Mother difficult than last year's, but in Vice-President – Ryann Banks Nature and all of the color guard my opinion it's much more re- Secretary – Alex Gayne girls are nymphs. The band’s warding to pull off each visual Treasurer – Jordan Bareford-Byrd other drum major, Ben Ransom perfectly; it only increases my Reporter/Historian – Eliana Durham (senior) represents man. “By the desire to perform the show over end of the show we find a sense and over,” states Rhiley Harris, If you are interested in joining FBLA see Mrs. Slater or of partnership, we coexist so to senior and French horn/ mello- check out Chancellor FBLA on twitter @chhsfbla2016. speak.” McClain states. phone player. “We have a competition com- The students focus on story- 2016 Corn-hole ing up in about two weeks, and telling, musicality, and visual we usually go up against five or details make the Lightning Reg- six other marching bands in our iment Marching Band a formi- Competitors toss it in class by performing our show,” dable threat to their competition. states Kaylie Broshu, sophomore

Photo by TLB Staff On October 14th, both students and faculty competed at Chancellor High School’s first library corn-hole tourna- Photo by Erin Jobes ment. Bryce Sheetz and Jordan Byrd are the Members of Chancellor’s Lightning Regional Marching 2016 champions! Band perform at the pep rally on October 6th. October 2016 www.The-Lightning-Bolt.com 6 NEWS Sports fall Sport updates football on the play by play By Greg Wolfe rushing touchdown from Ja- an unbelievable 45 yard field in his first sack of the night Freelance Reporter son Brown from nine yards goal through the upright. to end the third quarter. The Not only was Friday night's out. Both teams' defenses This gave the Chargers a ten Chargers left Courtland com- match up between the Chan- held well for awhile, until a point lead which would come pletely scoreless for the entire cellor Chargers (4 - 2) and quick minute long drive by greatly in handy as a 45 yard quarter. Courtland Cougars (2 - 4) the Chargers hooked them pass from Courtland's Junior The fourth quarter brought the Chargers' homecoming up with another seven points James Banks shortened that both worry and joy to Chan- game, but it was also an in- to extend their lead over the lead to an uncomfortable cellor fans. Things seemed to tense rivalry match up which Cougars. Two passes from three points. The Chargers be going the Cougars' way was bound to see huge hits Jason Brown that went over were able to push into the early as they returned a fum- and incredible plays. Most of 20 yards, and then a 30 yard red zone on their next drive, ble in their own territory for those incredible plays fell the rushing touchdown by Lovell but failed a 4th down conver- 75 yards and seven points to Chargers way, as a balanced Armstead was enough for a sion at the goal line and went draw closer to the Chargers. running and passing game Charger touchdown. into the half with a score of Then, the Chargers had their led them to a strong 38-23 The Cougars weren't ready Courtland 14 Chancellor 17. punt blocked on their next win over a tough Courtland to just lay down and get As the third quarter rolled drive which put the Cougars defense, pushing the Cougars in a very good position to to give up more points than strike a quick 14 points on the they had all season. Charger board. But, possibly saving junior running back Lovell the Chargers' night, No. 11 Armstead ran for 128 strong Cameron Kniebbe picked up yards, which helped set up al- a fumbled ball to turn things most every scoring drive for back over to the Chargers, Chancellor. who then muffed a punt to A long-standing record give the Cougars two more was also broken Friday night. points on a safety and making Senior Yetur Gross-Matos it a one score game. Tempers notched his place in Chancel- flared as some brush ups blew lor Chargers history with his up on the sideline as the ri- 2 sacks tonight,breaking the Photo by Lifetouch valry showed it's nasty side. all time record at Chancel- Chancellor offense lines up, ready to make the next the play. Nothing severe ever occurred lor that was set 26 years ago. though, and tempers were Both of his sacks came in steamrolled, however, as they along, the Chargers wasted calmed down and the game monumental moments in the opened up the second quarter no time finding a way into was finished. On the Cougars' game, forcing Courtland into with a rushing touchdown of the end zone as they charged next drive, they turned it over situations they couldn't come their own from Senior Chris- down the field and ended with again, and this time it was No. out of successfully. tian Coleman who pushed in Jason Brown's second rushing 23 Jeff Pates who picked up This electrifying rivalry seven points for Courtland. touchdown of the night. Both another fumble and ran it all game started off just like A penalty and sack killed the defenses stood strong again, the way in for a touchdown to you'd expect any high-inten- Chargers attempt at return- preventing any landslide of secure a win for the Chargers sity game. With something ing the favor with a touch- points to come across. Of- who ran the clock down for nobody saw coming. The down of their own, as they fenses stalled until there was the rest of the night. Chargers won the coin toss, failed to convert a fourth and 3:47 left on the clock and Ja- electing to differ and receive long to give the ball back to son Brown tossed a fade pass the ball in the second half the Cougars. The Chargers to his favorite target E.J Jen- which gave Courtland the ball would get the ball back quick- kins into the end zone for to start, or so they thought. ly, and march down the field seven more Charger points. There was a fumble on the again where it seemed like And just to make things punt, and it was recovered they came up just short and more sweeter for the Char- by Charger No. 23 Jeff Pates were going to punt. Instead, gers, when the Cougars got which gave both the ball and head coach Bob Oliver sent the ball back, they were met good starting position to the out the field goal team, and by the fierce power of Yetur Chargers who cashed it in No. 12 Austin Seipp kicked Gross-Matos who punched for seven points thanks to a 7 October 2016 www.The-Lightning-Bolt.com Sports Sports Football (Continued) field hockey Behind the Sidelines Field Hockey Team Pushes Through By Becca Alicandro son, both had huge smiles By Raeyln Slaughter had willingness to compete. Staff Reporter across their faces. Chancel- Lay-out Editor On October 7, 2016 the The girls field hockey team “The toughest teams we will lor's color guard also gave a Chargers played Courtland is off to a great season. With play against are both Eastern gorgeous performance along- High School for their Home- no injuries but many seri- View and Courtland. They side the Lightning Regiment coming Game. ous concussions, the team is are very skilled and have a Marching Band. The students showed re- working hard to improve on lot of experience.” Stated “I enjoyed the homecom- spect by dressing out in black both the court and in practice. Larkin. “The teammates need ing game very much,” states and camo for the “war” that Coach Larkin stated. “We better communication when junior Arianna Parker. “This was about to happen on the have been bitten by the injury we are playing on the field so was only my second football football field. Around half- bug very hard this season. We we can make a win on both of game that I have been to for time was when the homecom- haven’t been able to field a those teams.” Chancellor, which is such a ing court was escorted onto complete and full lineup once The team is hoping to make shame because I love football. the field by their families and this year. With having many it to the finals of the Confer- My favorite part was halftime partners. The crowd’s ap- serious concussion related ence Tournament, and move and having to walk the track plause was so loud for each injuries along with normal onto Regional play. holding the French Club sign individual as they made their wear and tear injuries, we are Come out to support the which was nice. It was also way across the field. When pushing through the season, varsity field hockey team, my favorite because I got to the seniors were named, and working together to pull next conference quarterfinal cheer on for my class and my a new level of excitement out great wins.” playoff game home against teammate Brittany Margelos, broke out, and the winners for Larkin chose girls who had Louisa. They will be playing a senior, who was nominated homecoming king and queen, great fitness levels and who Monday at 4pm. Noah Dixon and Lexi Law- for homecoming queen.” Fall guard Guard Looks Forward to Competitions By Jailene Blanco coming up in November. formances went smoothly, the exact date is not known Staff Reporter The beginning of October “For the preparation of Guard members still had yet. held big events for Chancel- these things we spend about some disappointments re- “Well, I personally enjoy lor students, such as the pep half of practice running garding how the events went. just having the Guard be- rally, homecoming game, and [over] how it will go because “Both [events] went very cause we are a very close knit the homecoming dance. The it is actually really simple smooth, but at the pep rally group and winter competi- entire student body gathered compared to the rest of what I would have liked to have tion feels more personal and in the gymnasium to observe we do,” said senior, Casey performed sooner than the emotional than the fall show the pep rally and enjoy the Hallock. last four minutes so that we to me,” said Hallock. performances held during, in- Chancellor’s Guard per- would have had time to pack Senior member, Hall- cluding Color Guard’s show. forms in front of crowds up, and so that the members ock, shares that when Color Guard members prepared often, but members admit who rode the bus would have Guard received first place in for both the pep rally and putting on a pep rally perfor- had time to make it to the their division during their homecoming game by go- mance in front of the school bus,” said Hallock. second competition, she felt ing through the actions they body did make them more Even though members that that accomplishment will perform. Members state nervous than usual. looked forward to both the showed how much their hard preparations for the pep ral- “I was more nervous than pep rally and homecoming work had payed off, and that ly and homecoming game usual because more people I game, the winter competi- moment became one of the performances are actually a know personally, who rarely tions held through AIA are most memorable for her this lot easier compared to other see what we do as a guard, what the Color Guard most year. shows they put on, such as were watching,” said Hallock. looks forward to. Winter their winter competitions Although both the pep rally competitions begin in three and homecoming game per- weeks, around November, but October 2016 www.The-Lightning-Bolt.com 8 Sports Sports Volleyball Chargers Recover On Incredible Senior Night To Shut Down The Knights By Greg Wolfe In the first match, Coach Match 1 score of 25-20. put together multiple drives Freelance Reporter Bob Walsh filled his start- The second match was led by Junior Arianne Parker, The Chancellor Chargers ing team with all four seniors when the Chargers real- Conrad, and Margelos who came into Thursday night on the team for the night, ly found their footing and helped serve their team to started to show glimmers of victory. Coates also greatly dominance. Senior Brittany helped her team racking up Margelos brought her team her ace total on the year even together before the match further. At the end of the recharging some energy and match, it was the Chargers getting them ready and it with a commanding 25-11 showed. Junior Mackenzie victory. Coates spiked the ball with The final match of the fiery intensity along with Se- night had the home crowd nior Eryn Suttle to pulverize roaring. The Chargers abso- the Knights' defense. Senior lutely dominated with their Bella Conrad also helped her seniors on the court as Suttle team drive to a lead early and Conrad continued to have with her serves that set up amazing nights. Senior Ash- Charger points. The Char- leigh Jenkins had her way as Photo by Greg Wolfe gers showed some more con- well as she set up multiple hit- The volleyball team has a team huddle before the start of the game. sistency in a tight match, as ting attempts and had nine of and they stayed their for the they pulled away late to take her own. The Chargers didn't with emotions running high majority of the night and it Match 2 with a final score of even let the Knights breathe and the stands crowded with was well deserved. The first 25-21. as they quickly jumped out to families and friends celebrat- match was a bit shaky, as mis- Match 3 seemed just as in- a large lead and knocked out ing some of the seniors' last cues and faults let the Knights tense as the two before it, the Knights. After the Char- home game. Also, Senior keep a lead. It was still a very as the crowd really started gers scored 21 points, all the Bella Conrad sang the na- close match, as rallies seemed to get into it. The Knights seniors were escorted off the tional anthem by herself to to last forever and the Char- struggled to get any points at court with a standing ova- start the game, which set the gers gave it their all on every all as the brick wall in front tion from the crowd. Just to emotional mood for the night. play. The Knights' No. 6 had of the net (also known as put a cherry on top, Collins Those emotions showed early, sparks flying off her hand as Juniors Sydney Collins and knocked in her 11th block of but the Chargers cleared it up she spiked the ball continu- Maddy Burnard) kept any the night to lock up a Char- and roared back for a 3 - 1 ously leading her team to an Knights attempts at spiking ger victory. The final, fourth win against the Spotsylvania early lead. The Knights rode the ball to fail. The crowd was match, ended with a score of Knights. to an early game lead with a electrified, and the Chargers 25-8. Freelance Reporter Greg Wolfe Adds Talent to TLB For my entire life I’ve al- the way up until here now in I hope to go off to college and ways been an inspired writer my senior year where I found earn a degree in communica- thanks to the numerous nov- my passion in creating sports tions to further my education els and stories I’ve grown up articles. I played baseball for and provide a great platform reading. I’ve written multiple ten years, and have actively to develop a career in cover- stories like mock articles for been involved with almost all ing sports. friend’s games and just what- sports. I began writing stories ever comes to mind which for Chancellor in my senior is probably why my google year, and hope to continue drive is almost full! I’ve been writing stories for other plac- writing since 5th grade all es in my future. In the future 9 October 2016 www.The-Lightning-Bolt.com Sports Sports cross country fall baseball Running to States Pitching into Playoffs By Jayln Relvas also widely known as Kirby, By Jayln Relvas Staff Reporter get everyone ready for spring, has been on the cross country Staff Reporter “Cross country kids make they work on new defenses, team for two years. He men- you feel at home, like you’re Everyone knows Chancel- new pitches, and new posi- a family.” states Holly Bryant. tioned one of the best parts lor’s spring baseball team, but “This gives us great Bryant is a senior this year, was the end of the year camp- did you know we also have a and has been doing cross “Cross country kids fall baseball team who is hav- momentum for the country for three years. She make you feel at ing a strong season? playoffs and me is in the top seven on varsity. home, like you’re a The varsity teams is 8-5 the personally excited Chancellor is ranked high in season so far. Varsity player the conference, with some big family.” Jonathan Olsberg, a sopho- for the spring,” states wins against James Monroe, more, stated, “The season has Barber. Courtland, and Louisa. ing trip. been going well. We started “It’s fun being able to ex- Sophomore Mike Kreider out really strong, but then fell tions. He makes sure to get plore a state park with your is in his second year on the off a little bit but we found everyone playing time. Barber friends and eat good food and team. His favorite part about our rhythm again.” treated the past two games having campfire and being cross country is the social This past season pitching like playoff games. They out- able to mess with the fresh- aspect of of it, how they’re has been doing really well. scored the other team by 17-2 man one last time,” states very close and everyone loves Coach Barber mentioned with 7-2 win over Stafford-B Portillo. everyone. they have continuous quality and a 10-0 win over Spotsyl- With hard work and deter- “I can see us going to states innings from Bryce Sheetz, vania High School. mination Chancellor’s Cross as a team, we lost a lot of CJ Craft, Tyler Fisher, Matt “This gives us great mo- Country team will make it to good seniors last year, but Morgan, Jordan Byrd, Matt mentum for the playoffs and States as team, and some of considering that we’re doing Zuna, and Jonathan Olsberg. me personally excited for the them individually as well. good,” states Kreider. Barber uses fall baseball to spring,” states Barber. Senior Michael Portillo, fall cheer Tumbling Into Triumph By Jayln Relvas on the matt,” states Bennett Staff Reporter A new school years brings confidently. new faces including junior Danielle Gray, junior, who’s Logan Bennett who trans- been on the cheer team for ferred from Riverbend this three years now mentioned year and decided to continue how she’s excited for compe- doing cheer. tition and how even though “Chancellor cheer has im- they haven’t won the last pacted my experience at a three years, they’ve worked new school by always look- really hard. The girls practice ing out for each other,” states until 5:00pm everyday. Benett. It’s been a tough season “We’re all a family. It helps due to a lot of girls getting us make it when we all can injured. There have been six bond and trust each other.” girls with concussions and Photo by Jayln Relvas According to Logan the girls a few fractured ankles. The The Chancellor Cheerleaders get the students upbeat during the interesting part about this pep rally. have been working hard on their routines, especially with year’s competition dance is competition right around the that the girls worked togeth- corner. er and made it themselves. “We’re gonna give it our all

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Created by Emma Haus Sports Editor 11 October 2016 www.The-Lightning-Bolt.com Op-ED OP-ED Digging Deep By Makayla Tardie News Editor Is it worse to fail at something or never attempt it in the first place? “I think it’s worse to never attempt something. If you never give something a shot, you’ll never know what the result could have been. It’s better to regret action than inaction-- actions can be righted or forgotten, but inaction can only be remem- bered with a feeling of guilt about what could have been. Fail- ure can be painful or humiliating, but at the end of the day, it’s a learning experience that can help you grow as a person. Inaction will lead to nothing except guilt and regret, which, in my opinion, is far worse than the temporary feeling failure may bring.” -Molly McMullan Molly is always digging deep even at the aquarium! Teen Problem Column Acceptance over judgement By Elizabeth Owusu Staff Reporter “Love yourself first, and does not reflect who they are ceptance from their peers. en their identity by excluding everything else falls in line. attracts the wrong type of To teens, rebellion dem- others. You really have to love your- friends. Gaining acceptance onstrates separation from After reading this I’m sure self to get anything done in through status takes a toll adults and authority figures. your response is, how can we this world” - Lucille Ball on a young teen, especially It proves to their peers that fix this problem? I have a so- The one thing teens in high in high school. Dressing in they do not need anyone to lution that should help. school struggle with is ac- clothes that do not show regulate their lives. They First, teens have to practice ceptance. Instead of being an who you really are, can get are in control and do follow not consistently judging each individual they conform with depressing. It’s like having a anyone’s rules but their own. themselves. The more they the standards and principles whole other identity just to This is in return lures accep- stop picking apart every part of others. Teens don’t think gain acceptance tance from their peers. of themselves, the more self people will accept them for “Being in a position accepting they will start to who they are or what they “They feel like asso- become. Teens will no longer stand for. According to Psy- of high status, espe- ciating with anyone have to resort to forbidden chcentral, teens search for cially in high school who has any of those behaviors, rebellion, idolizing, acceptance through status can take a huge toll cliquish exclusions, or forcing symbols, forbidden behaviors, characteristics will a role that does not fit them. rebellion,and cliquish exclu- on someone” cause their peers Let’s all come together as a sion. Forbidden behaviors are to no longer accept team and help in the process Teens often try to estab- one of the most common of self acceptance. Instead lish status by wearing the ways teens seek acceptance. them “ of tearing each other down right clothes or having the Thinking that looking as Teens do not want to be for flaws that we already beat right things. Being in a posi- though they are more ma- associated with anyone who ourselves up about, let’s build tion of high status, especially ture will gain recognition they feel like has unattract- each other up. The first step in high school can take a huge from their peers and attract ive looks or a low social sta- to self acceptance is to truly toll on someone. For teens, acceptance. Teens often par- tus. They feel like associat- love every aspect of yourself. status is an easy way to gain ticipate in activities that they ing with anyone who has any acceptance from their peers. associate with being cool of those characteristics will But, what they fail to realize and mature such as smoking, cause their peers to no longer is that wearing clothing that drinking, and drugs to get ac- accept them. Teens strength- October 2016 www.The-Lightning-Bolt.com 12 Op-ED OP-ED What’s creeping into halloween By Lauren Fletcher Staff Reporter In October there are mul- ages six and up depending on tiple carnivals and fun things how the child reacts to scary to do with loved ones to cel- things. Another activity they ebrate Halloween. One of had was the hayride, a great these carnivals includes the choice to do if one wants a re- Creepy Crawly festival that laxing break from the festivi- was on Friday, October 14th ties inside. They give guests through Saturday, October the choice at the end to go 15th at the Ron Rosner family on a haunted trail, which is a YMCA from 7:00-900 PM. short walk from the hayride The Crawly event was a where one walks down the great way to put one into the trail and gets to see the dif- Halloween spirit and into the ferent lights, decorations, and comforting fall mood. All of fog machines. Nothing pops the activities were $3 and out on the trail, so this is a adults were free for the car- great activity for all ages. nival inside.When attendees They also had a carnival first walked in, the ladies at where attendees could play the front desk greeted people different games such as pick politely and helped with any a duck, hockey, and spin the TLB tales: Halloween questions they had about the wheel for differents knick event. Attendees were al- knacks and chewy candies. Edition lowed to wear costumes, and Looking to expend some of those who didn’t might have By Makayla Tardie your energy? They had a DJ News Editor quickly felt out of place when with a groovy dance floor, Tonight is the spookiest night of the year! they noticed that nearly ev- and a moon bounce. There eryone was in theirs and en- was a children’s maze suitable This year, I decided to dress as a _____ joying themselves along with for younger children, but was (noun) and go out to a _____ (adj) haunted the volunteers and staff. They still a lot of fun. They had house with my friends. All of my friends were had the whole building deco- a variety of food and other rated nicely with cute signs scrumptious goodies such as wearing _____(noun) themed costumes. After and a giant spider with which brownies, spider cake pops, waiting in line for _____(number) hours, we guests couldn’t resist to take and a variety of refreshing a photo. drinks. In the mood for some- finally were next up to go into the _____(adj) There were a ton of differ- thing on the savory side? haunted house. Inside, it was pitch black and ent fun activities to do with There were two food trucks, quiet as a _____(animal). Suddenly, a pair of friends and family, including one with french fries, and the a fan favorite the haunted other with kettle corn that _____(noun/s) jumped out at us! My friends house, that gave kids a ter- made mouths water from the and I all _____(verb/ed) and _____(verb/ed) rifying scare. They did an scent of the aroma. toward the exit! On our way out, a ____(noun) amazing job with the trans- Overall this festival is rec- formation of the house, and ommended to anyone looking started chasing us with a _____(noun). By the acting as different characters for some late night fun with time we got out, we were all so shaken up! The as one was trying to find his the family, or a small group haunted house was so _____(adj)! Overall, it way through. The haunted of friends. house would be great for was such a great time! 13 October 2016 www.The-Lightning-Bolt.com Op-ED OP-ED Myah’s Menu Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Fall Fashion Frenzy By Myah Hidalgo By Elizabeth Owusu Co-Editor-In-Chief Staff Reporter Hello fantastic food fanatics! I hope your month has been With fall comes new weath- paired with jeans and a jacket going great and has been full of delicious meals. This month er, but most importantly new for an edgy look, or with a has been a crazy whirlwind of homework, sports, and activi- fashion trends. There are so dress for an upscale look. If ties galore, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a wonderful many innovative fashions that you are a little more daring snack! It starting to look and feel like fall which means it’s have been brought back from and out there with your fash- time to bust out the Pumpkin everything! The snack that I’m other eras and recreated to fit ion, you can pair these boots going to share with you guys is a healthy Pumpkin Chocolate 2016 trends.The must haves with a long sweater. The Chip Cookie recipe that is sure to last you through this fright- of this fall consist of bomber practical part about over-the- ful month! jackets, over-the-knee boots, knee boots are that they can Ingredients: and the classic sweater. keep you super warm in the * 1 cup instant oats Bomber jackets were a huge winter. * ¾ cup whole wheat flour trend in the late 90s.They are Sweaters are a classic trend * 2 tsp ground cinnamon a cross between tomboy and that will never go out of * ¼ tsp ground nutmeg streetwear. Now they're back style. They come in such a * ¼ tsp ground ginger and even better. During the variety of styles. They can * 1 ½ tsp baking powder late 90s bomber jackets just be cropped, long, oversized, * ¼ tsp salt came in a basic black color. and tight. In addition, they * 2 tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted They were oversized and had can be paired with different * ¾ cup pumpkin purée one typical fit. Now designers types of jeans such as, boy- * 1 tsp vanilla extract have figured out millions of friend, skinny, and boot cuts. * 2 tbsp dark or semisweet chocolate chips new innovative ways to rec- Want to ditch the old boring * 1 tbsp miniature chocolate chips reate them. Bomber jackets sweater look? Give it a collar Directions: can be styled in many differ- to add personality to it. Pair 1: Preheat the oven to 325°F, and line a baking sheet with ent ways. One can dress them them with a favorite pair of parchment paper down with jeans and a t shirt, boots, like the over-the-knee 2: Mix all the dry ingredients together then mix the wet in- or dress them up with a dress boots mentioned. Not into gredients together as well and thigh high boots. They boots? Pair them with flats or 3: Add in the dry mixture with the wet ingredients and fold in make it easy to layer over dif- sneakers. the dark chocolate chips and ½ tablespoon of miniature choco- ferent outfits during the cool- “The most important late chips. er mornings. The best update 4: Drop the cookie dough into 15 rounded scoops onto the about the bomber jacket is the part of fashion is to prepared sheet fact that they are now made make every look your 5: Bake at 325°F for 11-14 minutes. to be unisex. There are plen- own” 6: Cool on the pan for 10 minutes ty of new styles for guys and girls to rock. Fashion is a form of expres- These are great for storing and saving them! Enjoy by the “Bomber jackets can sion. There are many other handful! be styled in many forms of fall fashion with which one can experiment. different ways” The most important part Over-the-knee boots are of fashion is to make every the hottest shoes this sea- look your own. Use these tips son. These boots have been mentioned to create one co- made in leather and suede in hesive, fashion-forward look. all types of nude color tones. Enjoy the fall season for not Over-the-knee boots are the only the food, football games, most current shoe wear, that and bonfires, but for a chance

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies. N.d. All Recipes. Web. 25 Oct. 2016. have been spotted on every to play with some of the hot- A list celebrity. They can be test new trends. October 2016 www.The-Lightning-Bolt.com 14 Op-ED OP-ED Charger Chatter

1. Scary movies 1. Nothing 2. Mint 2. Mint 3. Chemistry 3. Math 4. Blair Witch Project 4. Suicide Squad

1.What is your favorite thing about Halloween? 2.Mint gum or fruit gum? Lydia Burke 3.What is one subject you wish you didn’t have to take? Claudia Umana Junior Freshman 4.What movies are you wanting to see that haven’t come out yet or you haven’t had the chance to watch?

1. Probably carving pumpkins 1.Dressing like comic characters 2. Mint gum 2. Mint gum 3. A language, 3. Art, 4.Hacksaw Ridge and The Godfather 2. 4.Deep Water

Travin McGee Jack Nelson Senior Not So Scary Godmother Sophomore By Talon Torres Op-Ed Editor Long ago quality holiday The film starts off on Hal- of design consistency. Some Dreamcast game. specials were made for the loween night with Hannah characters have black dots for Lastly, the film has a no- enjoyment of children every- trick-or-treating with her eyes similarly to the Peanuts ticeable framerate issue. The where. Some specials were cousin Jimmy and his friends. cast, while other characters characters’ animation fram- part of a pre-existing series Jimmy doesn’t want Hannah have normal looking eyes. erate fluctuates throughout while others were originals. to slow him and his friends Character size would also the film, with some scenes When a special would be an- down, so he devises a plan to fluctuate throughout the film appearing to be animated nounced, many would be ex- scare Hannah back home. He as well, and some monsters at ~30 fps and other scenes cited to see it air and perhaps has Hannah go into an aban- features would change (e.g at ~5 fps. It is noticeable to reminisce about it when they doned house and throw candy number of eyes changing). those who play videogames grew old. Maybe they will into the basement. Jimmy Another problem that hurts or record video, but the gen- show them to their children proceeds to lock Hannah in- the film’s quality is the anima- eral audience might not no- and watching it will become side the house alone while tion. The characters have ro- tice the animation skips and tradition. Whatever the case his friends taunt her from bot-like walking and running lags. Strangely enough, the may be, Scary Godmother: Hal- outside. Frightened, Hannah animations, and even large background appears to run loween Spooktacular is not one begins to cry until the Scary creatures can fit through at a better framerate than the of those specials. Godmother appears and takes small doors with ease. Not characters themselves, so it is Originally a book published her to “the fright side” for a only is the movement anima- possible that both rushed ani- in 1997 by Jill Thompson, Halloween Party. Hannah tion bad, but the facial anima- mation speed and framerate Scary Godmother: Halloween meets monsters at the party tion is terrible as well. Char- issues are both to blame. Spooktacular is a 3D com- and slowly overcomes her acters such as Hannah would In conclusion, Scary God- puter animated film released fear of monsters. often have strange facial ges- mother: Halloween Spooktac- in 2003. Animated by Main- As an adaptation, the film tures that look more terrify- ular gets 3 skeletons out of frame Entertainment and co- faithfully follows the source ing than the actual monsters 10. Although the film has an wrote by Thompson herself, material, but the film itself themselves, and when smiling excellent soundtrack and aes- the story is an adaptation of suffers from animation/char- they resembled the masked thetic, the film suffers from the original Scary Godmother acter inconsistencies, bizarre antagonists from The Purge. bad animations, speed/fram- and follows the adventures of animations, and framerate is- The texture quality in some erate issues, and inconsistent the titular Scary Godmother sues. scenes was abysmal, looking character designs. and her human friend Hannah One of the many problems as if the graphics were ripped during a Halloween party. the film suffers from is a lack from a poorly designed Sega 15 October 2016 www.The-Lightning-Bolt.com Features Features Trainspotting, a Film to Make You Quit Before You Begin By Tyler Jaobcs fects on his relationships both myriad of means. film also shows that through Features Editor within his group of junkie Trainspotting is ultimate- dedication and help there is a “I wished that I’d gone friends and outside of it. ly a story of depravity and light at the end of that tun- down instead of Spud. Here I Scenes depict Renton’s trips, nel. was surrounded by my family withdraws, and his lust for his Despite Renton often slip- and my so-called mates and desires in occasionally pains- “Choose Life. ping back into the hole that I’ve never felt so alone,” states takingly psychedelic and of- is his addiction, he always Mark ‘Rent-boy’ Renton, the ten gross means Choose a job. climbs out of it where in leading man and narrator of such as entering a toilet and Choose a career. the end, he leaves his circle the film finding himself as in a dreary, of junkie friends after rip- Trainspotting. which por- dark underwater world. Choose a family” ping them off for thousands trays the debilitating mental Trainspotting’s key fea- of dollars in order to start a and physical effects of the ture is the long narration by new life as a man who doesn’t abuse of illegal substances. Renton as he leads the viewer need a fix just to get through The film leads the viewer through his journey which is lunch. through psychedelic trips and quite fragmented as one scene longing for a new start at life Trainspotting, which runs sickening scenes of Renton’s jumps to the next. without poor decisions and for an hour and thirty four desires and attempts at reha- The film may cut from the yearning for just another minutes, is a heavily mature bilitation. film which is rated R as it de- Trainspotting, distributed picts the usage of alcohol, il- by Miramax and Fox Search- legal substances, often heavy light Pictures, is a film adapt- profanity, nudity, and a bit ed by the Irvine Welsh novel of violence. he film is most of the same title and is di- certainly not for the faint of rected by the brilliant Danny heart Boyle known for Slumdog as scenes can be increasingly Millionaire, 127 Hours, as well disturbing and depraved. as 28 Days Later. This film The film may be recom- stars Ewan McGregor, Jonny mended to viewers who enjoy Lee Miller, Kelly Macdonald, thought provoking films that Ewen Bremner, and several should be watched indepen- others. dently and will not be too Renton, played by Mc- turned away from the psy- Gregor, navigates through his Trainspotting Movie Poster. Digital image. Film4.com. N.p., chedelic and often disturbing 2016. Web. 21 Sept. 2016. life as a drug user attempting Renton with his girlfriend to hit. nature of the film. Trainspot- to get clean despite the influ- a scene with him hitting up a Drug abuse is shown with- ting receives a full five light- ence of his own psyche and club; however the occasion- out sugar-coating what fol- ning strikes out of five. the presence of his friends. ally jumpy nature of the film lows the usage of such sub- “Choose Life. Choose a job. “The downside of com- does not detract from it as stances. Illegal substances Choose a career. Choose a ing off junk was I knew I the scenes cleverly add to the are not glorified in a way to family,” narrates Renton. would need to mix with my story in its entirety. make them look appealing, “This was to be my final hit, friends again in a state of The camerawork and cine- but to show how low one falls but let’s be clear about this. full consciousness. It was aw- matography of the film is glo- in their life just to get more There’s final hits and final ful,” Renton states gloomily. rious, as it adds to the often as they ruin relationships and hits. What kind was this to “They reminded me so much surreal and gritty tone of the lose sense of oneself. be?” of myself, I could hardly bear film, making the viewer feel While the film does show to look at them.” Trainspot- as they are actually seeing the a long winding tunnel of an- ting allows viewers to follow effects of illegal substances guish through monologues, Renton as he struggles with without mercy. Viewers wit- cold sweats, and failure, the his addictions and their ef- ness Renton’s profligacy in a October 2016 www.The-Lightning-Bolt.com 16 Features Features October Horoscopes By Nadine Blanco and Jailene Blanco time to update and refresh your Your life will really start to take your body, and make sure that Staff Reporters style. shape this month. Aries, you’ll you are well rested. This is also Key words: Commit, caution, re- have overflowing energy and a time to feel empathy, but don’t Libra (Sept.23 - Oct.22) fresh power to help create and make take in too much emotion and end October is a month for you to your plans come to life. It may up carrying all of that weight on learn to use your time wisely. Aquarius (Jan.20 - Feb.18) be a good idea to gather support your shoulders. Make sure you’re not spending Aquarius, prepare yourself be- from the people around you. It is Key words: Listen, be healthy, ob- too much time on yourself, but cause this month you may hear possible that a relationship with servant also make sure you don’t spend some overwhelming news. You someone close to you may im- too much time on others. Balance might find that others will ques- prove, and it may be a good idea Cancer (Jun.21 - Jul.22) is key. Libra, don’t be afraid to get tion your beliefs or methods, and to make peace with your enemies. This is the month of new starts rid of things that may be wasting you’ll find yourself doubting Key words: Relationships, energy, for you, especially when it comes your time, and don’t procrasti- what you do too. Aquarius, don’t power to things concerning your home nate! Get it done now! let it get to you! Take a deep and family. Cancer, your energy Key words: Time, balance, commu- breath and block out all of the may be low this October, so make nication sure you remain positive and motivated! Work hard, be imagina- Scorpio (Oct.23 - Nov.21) tive, and put consistent effort Scorpio, this month you may find into everything you do because yourself thinking impulsively it can help you get ahead of your and following bad habits. Don’t competitors. give into bad temptations. It may Key words: Positivity, imagination, also be a good idea to not share effort secrets and lead a more private life. For you, rest will be vital Leo (Jul.23 - Aug.22) this month, and take care of your There may be some travelling mental health. Avoid making crit- for you this month, Leo. Keep an ical decisions. open mind and observe the new Key words: Relax, contemplate, environment around you. This is privacy also the time to get creative and perform a hobby that best fits Sagittarius (Nov.22 - Dec.21) you. You may also want to step up Time for you to get involved! and take a leadership role. Face to This month you should take face communication is important risks in order to accomplish for you this October, so put your great things. October will be the Stenudd, Stephen. Zodiac Chart. Digital image. Complete Horo- phone down and actually talk to month others will rely on you to scope. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Sept. 2016. negative vibes that are coming your friends. back them up and motivate them, your way. Taurus (Apr.20 - May 20) Key words: Open minded, lead, especially when it comes to team- Key words: Believe in yourself, con- Things have been kind of crazy bond work. Make new friends or cre- fidence, learn lately and you feel like you’ve lost ate stronger bonds with current your original goal and perspec- Virgo (Aug.23 - Sept.23) ones. It’s also a good month for Pisces (Feb.19 - Mar.20) tive. This is the month to think Virgo, don’t compare yourself to decisions concerning money and Pisces, you might find yourself about things such as diet and others and don’t compare your your future plans. having to defend and fight for exercise, and getting organized. relationship to other relation- Key words: Involvement, contrib- your values. It’s possible shar- You may feel competitive and ships. It’s also a good idea to ute, motivate ing with others may cause you self reliant this month, causing define your goals and dreams in anxiety. This month, you may be you to be reluctant to work with terms of your own values. It’s Capricorn (Dec.22 - Jan.19) very sentimental about the past, others. possible you were wishing for Focus on being more cautious and you’ll want to resist change. Key words: Moderation, organize, comfort and peace this month, about how you come across to Some of the problems you’ll face perspective but it seems like you’re only at- other people this month. Capri- this month include doing things tracting complicated situations corn, think twice about what you outside of your comfort zone, Gemini(May.21- Jun.20) into your life. post on social media, it may af- and overthinking and overana- Gemini, you have to listen this Key words: Tranquility, gather, de- fect your life in school or at work! lyzing people and situations. month. Listen to your inner tach Don’t remain undecided, you may Key words: Change, defend, endure voice, to those around you, and be expected to choose one side or pay attention to your dreams. the other. It may also be a good Aries (Mar.21 - Apr.19) Make sure to also take care of 17 October 2016 www.The-Lightning-Bolt.com Features Features new tech guru helps students, teachers Petrifying at chhs puns By Talon Torres ogy. “I work with Smart Boards, worked at Riverbend for five By Talon Torres OP-Ed Editor Blackboard, Google Classroom, years, Courtland for three years, “I became a teacher because I Op-Ed Editor Google Docs, and Inspiration,” and has spent 20 years altogeth- couldn’t imagine being anything What do you call a halloween says Vickers. “There even is a er as both an English teacher party organizer? else,” states Heather Vickers, and an ITRT. Her favorite part Chancellor’s new Instructional The GHost. of teaching is the moment her Why did the skeleton punch the Technology Resource Teacher. students understand the lesson (ITRT for short) clown? and are able to do it with ease. He had a bone to pick with him. Coming from a When asked about her favor- Why did the kid drop his candy? family of teachers, ite thing so far about Chancellor He had butterfingers. Vickers stated, What kind of dog is born on oct Vickers followed in “My favorite part about Chan- 31st? their footsteps and cellor is how nice and inviting A Halloweenie! everyone is. Other schools aren’t What decoration did the come- became an English as inviting as Chancellor.” dian have outside? Photo by Nadine Blanco Ms.Vickers in her room Looking for help with the com- A Punkin teacher. game on the Smartboard where puters? Visit Ms. Vickers in the After 11 years of teaching What time do ghosts come out? you throw a soft ball at the board library on a B-day! English, she was given an oppor- 8:00 PM and it opens up a question where tunity to partake in a course in How did the skeleton get into you hit it.” ITRT. She was reluctant at first, marching band? Although it is her first year but decided to take the course He can play the Trombone! at Chancellor, Vickers has also and fell in love with technol- Webb has placed her position in Chancellor’s SPED department By Raelyn Slaughter nia when her husband's job was ment company and was there been relocated and once my chil- Layout Editor relocated. “I was offered a job for 10 years,” stated Webb. She dren have graduated I may seek “I began my career in human at Chancellor and took the job started as a para in 2008 and be- to return.” resources, and I had two children because it was closer to home,” gan teaching in 2012. with special education needs so I stated Webb. “The best situation that has Webb’s hobbies began learning a lot about edu- come out of being in this depart- include painting, fish- cation,” stated Tracy Webb. “I Majoring in art, ment has been working for Ches- ing, boating, garden- really enjoyed learning from dif- Webb went to Fer- terfield County. It was the best ferent therapists and educators school system I have worked for. ing, cooking, and and felt that I had a talent for rum College, Univer- The support for teachers was in- it. I entered a career switching credible and they provided many reading. sity of Phoenix, and “Something interesting that program as I was working as a opportunities for training and people don’t know about me is paraprofessional.” Webb is a new Virginia Common- recertification,” stated Webb. that I paint and draw. I wanted face in the Special Education de- “Tomahawk Creek is [also] a wealth University. to be an artist when I graduated partment. “I planned to do museum work, wonderful school with a sup- from college. I also ride ATVs on Webb has lived in Virginia all but ended up working in HR/ portive administration. I would the weekends.” her life, and moved to Spotsylva- Benefits for a property manage- not have left had my husband not

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By Emma Haus Rainwater Pours into chancellor Sports Editor lish because she claims she students names. “Everyone,” she concludes, “Actually when I went back cannot add or subtract, but Rainwater’s favorite mem- all the people that make up to school, to get my Master’s can tell a really good story. ory out of all her teaching Chancellor High… I don’t Degree, I did want to concen- Her favorite part about teach- years is at commencement think I’ve ever met a better trate more on writing,” states ing is the kids she gets to see and watching seniors walk group of kids, a nicer group Carrie Rainwater. every day. “I like to see them across the stage. of kids, or a nicer group of Rainwater is a well-round- maturing ……. I’ve always Outside of school, Rain- people to work with.” ed type teacher starting out been able to appreciate teen- water likes to watch the Kar- teaching 9th-12th grade Gov- agers because most of them dashians and spending time ernment, US History, Eco- appreciate my humor,” states with her dogs. nomics, and English which is Rainwater. Rainwater is adjusting well what she is currently teach- The only struggling part here at Chancellor and is ex- ing today at Chancellor. about being a teacher in her cited for every with her stu- Rainwater stuck with Eng- eyes is having to know all the dents,

Photo by Emma Haus Rainwater assists student Toraino Johnson in class.

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19 October 2016 www.The-Lightning-Bolt.com Features Features The Eyes of Our School New gym teacher, cheers By Elizabeth Owusu Being a secretary was a part of Staff Reporter Thomas’ original job plan. But Have you noticed our new sec- before she started working here her way into chHS as a secretary she was working retary at the front desk? Have By Raelyn Slaughter at the hospital as an RN. She has all my jobs have been working you taken the time to talk to her? Staff Reporter with kids, so I think teaching is worked here before in the Special “I have pretty much always If the answer to any of these perfect for me.” Education Department. While wanted to be a teacher,” stated questions is no, then no wor- Alter applied to all the counties she was working here in the Alter. “I chose PE, because I ries! You can take care of it right before she came to Chancellor. Special Education Department, want to teach kids the impor- now. Being a secretary is a very She received a call for the inter- her mom was actually working tance of living an active and important job, so it is important view and got the job in the same in this school as the secretary. healthy lifestyle.Ms. Alter is a that we know a little bit about day. She was hired in July 2016. Thomas is sitting at the very new face in Chancellor’s PE de- our school secretary. “The best thing that has come same desk her mom sat at years partment. “Laura Thomas is ago. out of this job has been getting our new secretary at “Thomas’ favorite Chancellor, replacing part of her job is Linda. Przepiora who the atmosphere. She left at the end of last loves being around year.” all the teachers and Although she is new to being a secretary at Chancellor she is students.” not new to the school. When The hardest part of her job is asked what it was like being the tracking down all the absences new secretary she stated,”It is a and organizing the dance forms. very involved job, because I get In addition to being a school to interact with the parents and secretary, she has one of the students. There are lots of tasks. hardest jobs in the world. She is a mother of two boys who are six- It's very exciting and I really en- Photo by Raelyn Slaughter teen and nine. She loves spend- Ms. Alter is enthusiastic about teaching PE. joy it.” to know the students and making her free time with them. Alter lived in Pennsylvania ing positive relationships with all her life until middle school. them,” stated Alter. “I knew She moved to Richmond where teaching would be something I she graduated high school at would like to do for the rest of LC Bird. After high school she my life.” moved to Kentucky to go to col- Alter’s hobbies include going to lege. She received a scholarship NFL.com and looking at all the at Morehead State University to Pittsburgh articles and working cheer on their coed cheerleading out at Golds Gym. Her favorite teams. color is pink. “We have one of the best cheer- “Something interesting that leading programs in the nation, people don’t know about me is which is why I chose MSU,” that I still tumble a lot,” stated stated Alter. She then moved Alter. “My goal is to still be able back to Virginia and now lives in to do a back tuck when I’m for- Spotsylvania. ty.” ”This is my very first teaching job,” stated Alter. “My very first job was working at a daycare. I have also worked for the Uni- versal Cheerleading Association as a cheerleading instructor for high school students. Basically

October 2016 www.The-Lightning-Bolt.com 20 Features Features The Lord of the rings is a journey all by itself Ring, The Two Towers, and The love with it all. It is evident that the final novel closes. One’s eyes By Tyler Jacobs Return of the King, also follow Tolkien’s work is that of pas- wander the chapters and hope Features Editor the stories of Aragorn, Legolas sion and he wanted readers to to see continual happiness for J.R.R. Tolkien is known as a the Elf, Gimli the Dwarf, the feel the same way he did, to love the characters Tolkien carefully literary genius for more rea- wizard Gandalf, the blunders of the world and take appreciation crafted into loveable figures. sons than one, and The Lord of fellow hobbits Merry and Pippin, in the fantasy he created and the The Lord of the Rings trilogy the Rings trilogy is one of those and a myriad of other characters reality that it is based upon. can be a difficult read and re- many reasons as to why he be- as their lives are affected by the These books are rich with deep quires fair comprehension skills came such a beloved author. If war and journey surrounding characters, delicately mapped to be able to recall even a small asked to use one word to de- the One Ring. lands, intricate plots, and unre- paragraph of information pro- scribe the vast narrative created Tolkien paints a world with his lenting wars in a world cling- vided by Tolkien. Often times he by the Englishmen, that word words and leaves nothing out, ing onto the hope of good tri- does not fret in wandering from would be: Epic. resulting in paragraphs of of- umphing evil. Once something the point he was attempting The Lord of the Rings begins ten long-winded descriptions of is mentioned in the world by to make before returning to it several years after the events the landscape and the types of Tolkien, it isn’t a loose end with- several meandering paragraphs that occurred in Tolkien’s pre- people that reside in said world. out meaning, but instead it is later. However, that said, it goes vious fantasy novel, The Hob- He also is sure to include the another story displaying the ef- as an act of love to the vibrant bit. This time around however, a rich and diverse history of these fects the battle between the light world he created and one might thousand more pages are added lands, full to the brim of kings, and the dark has upon the people dive into the vast pages of his- to fill one’s mind of prose, drip- lords, orcs, and elegant elves. that live in the world of Middle tory with wandering eyes. pingly detailed imagery, awe-in- Reading any piece of Tolkien’s Earth. One truly feels as though they spiring narratives, and allegories work takes patience and opti- By the end of these rigorous accompanied the dynamic char- galore. mism as his old fashioned style novels, the reader may find him- acters upon their journey and Tolkien’s trilogy follows young of storytelling weaves itself self at a loss once he’s finished. will find themselves saddened Mr.Frodo Baggins as he jour- into the mind of the reader. He One may seek the appendices when it ends. However Tolkien neys to the dark land of Mordor takes the time to ensure that in in which Tolkien wrote several would remind readers as Gan- to destroy an evil, powerful ring due time, the reader knows what hundred more pages on the his- dalf did three young hobbits, “I tied to the deceitful and mali- they must about the characters tory of the world and what hap- will not say: do not weep; for not cious Sauron. These books, con- and the world in order to fall in pens to many characters after all tears are an evil.” sisting of The Fellowship of the What’s in your playlist? Chancellor Chargers share their top five current favorite songs. This issue, sophomore, Abel Irahets, share with us a hip- hop playlist, including many by Eminem. Junior, Laura Solis, gives us a playlist filled with indie jams. Senior Anthony Torres shares a playlist fused with Latin and modern pop vibes, and Mrs. Foreman tells us some of her favorite hip-hop songs. Laura Solis Abel Irahets Mrs.Foreman Anthony Torres

“Kings Never Die” by Eminem “LUV” by Tory Lanez “Como la Flor” by Selena “Ain’t No Rest For The Wicked” “Not Afraid” by Eminem “My PYT” by Wale “Perfect Illusion” by Lady Gaga by Cage the Elephant “Hit ‘Em Up” by 2pac “No Limit” by Usher ft. Young “Into You” by Ariana Grande “Kids” by MGMT “Straight Outta Compton” by Thug “Sí Una Vez” by Selena “Don’t Stop Make It Happen” by N.W.A. “Planez” by Jeremih ft. J. Cole “Heathens” by Twenty One Pi- Grouplove “Sleepyhead” by Passion Pit “Slim Shady” by Eminem “Don’t Hurt Me” by DJ Mustard lots ft. Nicki Minaj & Jeremih “First” by Cold War Kids 21 October 2016 www.The-Lightning-Bolt.com Features Features Chastain chronicles chapter 2: not so humble By Tyler Jacobs Stan said as he leaned over the friend?” Features Editor Several months prior, Chas- Memories. The point of them tain had apprehended an old counter of his stand. “Should “High end lawyer, Erik,” Chas- Damian Chastain often ques- friend, Marcus. It had appeared I expect to be seeing you same tain stated quickly. “I’ll bring it tioned, as his boots thudded that over the years Marcus had time tomorrow night?” back tonight, on my word.” upon the concrete and his long pieced together an illegal opera- “No, I’d say not. I have a cli- “Yes, yes,” Erik replied with a trench coat lightly billowed in tion in which people, animals, ent,” Chastain stated simply be- wave of his hand. “Do your hair resistance of the musky city and beings of less explain- fore his boots led him down the though. You look like a street breeze the would brush past his able standards were to fight to gum-ridden and mold-stained rat.” The old man continued stubbled cheeks. His bright blue the death in true gladiatorial concrete. With each stride he felt measuring the mannequin and eyes like faint lanterns in the fashion. Chastain himself had as if the urgency increased, and Chastain rummaged amongst dimly lit streets perused alleys discovered it when he was kid- his paranoia rising. He needed the suits before claiming a sleek and people around him, were napped and forced to fight in one to get to the precinct as fast as grey three-piece with a red keen in the darkness as his clut- of the arenas. After Chastain possible to avoid losing his lead. tie. Chastain took the apparel tered thoughts filled his brain. took care of Marcus, he made Chastain knew that if he had as from the rack and went to the Chastain understood why sure to begin working on caus- much money as JeRuji, he’d make back room where he stood be- memories were needed to prop- ing further destabilization of the sure he got out from the police’s fore three mirrors and changed. erly function, but it was the pain- business. Marcus had been one hands and out of the country as From under the bench in the ful memories that he struggled soon as possible. dressing room he pulled a pair with accepting. Often times he of pointed tip, black dress shoes. would find himself lying on the Once dressed, Chastain combed cold linoleum floor of his apart- his hair to add to the profes- ment, losing himself in the ceil- sional style he sought, and he ing as he thought back to failure, slid the clothes he was wearing loss of friends and even of him- before, save for his trench coat, self. under the bench. Chastain let “Hey, buddy!” called out a fa- out a deep breath as he pulled on miliar voice a few feet ahead the long leather coat and stepped along the sidewalk. Chastain out of the dressing room. “I’ll approached the newspaper and take this as well,” Chastain called magazine stand, the fluorescent to the elderly gentleman as he bulbs within the sidewalk shop picked up a brown briefcase from lightly flickering with degrada- beside the cashier’s counter. He tion. “You want your copy of took another breath before exit- the paper? I put one on hold for ing the tailor’s shop, his shoes al- ya.” The obese man within the most clacking upon the sidewalk stand was named Stan and he as their heels were composed of wore sweatpants, a brown flat wood. Stan, the Newspaper Vendor Illustration by Makayla Tardie cap, a green track jacket, and a “Call yourself a lawyer,” Chas- wifebeater shirt that was littered of the leading sponsors in the Chastain approached yet an- tain said to himself. “and people with grease stains from all the Manhattan region and taking other familiar location. He will let you in anywhere if you meatball subs he consumed from the menace to society down as- pushed open the swing door, and threaten to sue.” Hopeful, he the neighboring food stand. sisted greatly, but it seemed that a bell rang above him. He looked made his way to the precinct, de- “Thanks, Stanley,” Chastain said cutting the head off the snake around the suits, and his eyes termined to get information. a bit brusquely, withdrawing only led to two more taking its rested upon a small old man tak- Chastain approached the his hand from his pocket to re- place. ing measurements on a manne- NYPD facility and sighed as he trieve the thick newspaper from On the cover of the paper was quin that stood in the center of walked up the steps, light shin- Stan’s stubby fingers. With his the arrest of television executive the space. ing from the glass paned doors. free hand, Chastain threw a few Stephen JeRuji. He was indicted “Back again, hm?” the old man He pushed them open and ap- dollars on the counter, and Stan for 42 counts of manslaughter questioned, his voice tired and proached the receptionist. “Hel- smiled as he retrieved the cur- and had been escorted to the croaky. He reminded Chastain lo, I’m Stephen JeRuji’s lawyer rency. Turning away from the NYPD for questioning. Chastain of a man who had lived far be- representation,” Chastain stated newspaper stand Chastain’s eyes folded the paper and shoved it yond the point of which one is in a tone of amicable urgency. scanned the front page of his into one of the many deep pock- allowed. Chastain sadly smirked A friendly lawyer for corporate purchase, and a deep sigh ex- ets in his coat. at the relevance to his own lon- executives was not something haled from his lips. “You have a good night, man,” gevity. “What will it be this time, people were used to and he knew October 2016 www.The-Lightning-Bolt.com 22 Features Features they’d give him less hassle for off by glass and blinds. He eyes and the man clenched his timeout, except he was a grown kindness. wouldn’t have to step in to know fists. man arrested for making people “One moment, sir,” replied the that the room was seething with “Now why would he do that?” fight to the death. young receptionist. Chastain es- corruption. Jeruji questioned with a re- “You aren’t my priority, Ste- timated her to be an upstart in “Here we are,” Dickens stated strained fury. “I pay him to keep phen,” Chastain stated as he the department, no older than tiredly. “Don’t know what took me out of these situations, not to rested his hands on the cold twenty-four. She had her whole you so long to get here. Usually keep me waiting like an idiot!” steel of the table’s surface, lean- life ahead of her, yet she sat ex- guys like this have lawyers in “Well, Mr.Jeruji, I would as- ing forward. “My priority is the hausted, answering phone calls here within five minutes of their sume your lawyer, Clarence Fief- lives of your fighters and taking mindlessly. “Officer Dickens will arrest.” Dickens unlocked the strom, isn’t here because he’s down all of your friends who escort you to the interrogation door to the interrogation room one of the patrons to your little pay to see these innocent people room, sir.” The young woman, and alerted Jeruji of his lawyer’s gladiator pits, and he knew that murder each other.” Jeruji sat in Claire, according to her nametag, silence and a wave of fear came sighed and answered yet another over his face as Chastain loomed call while Chastain turned his over him like a thunderous cloud. attention to the middle-aged po- “I won’t tell you anything,” Je- liceman. ruji stated, his expression chang- If there was one thing Chastain ing from fearful, to one devised could relate to when it came to of spite. “I want a lawyer. I’m the police, it was being tired. tired of these cop tricks! You Serving the public good was understand? When I get out of exhausting work, but someone here, you and everyone in this had to do it. Officer Dickens place will be out of a job!” Jeruji was grizzled and yawning. “You stood up in opposition to Chas- must be the lawyer, then.,” Dick- tain, not fearing who might hear ens stated as he rubbed the five his yelling. o’clock shadow he was sporting. Chastain seized Jeruji by the “That would be me, Officer,” collar of his shirt, pulling him Chastain smiled briefly as he over the table and slamming reached out to shake the man’s him against the grimy concrete hand. Dickens grumbled and wall. “I’m not a cop, Jeruji. And turned away, signaling Chas- you won’t be needing a lawyer,” tain to follow with a wave of his Chastain said into the man’s ear hand. As Chastain followed, his before dropping him down to the gaze made quick glances around CEO, Stephen Jeruji Illustration by Makayla Tardie ground. Jeruji was gasping and the precinct. It was chaotic, presence. he wouldn’t be able to dig either looked up at Chastain in shock. messy, and the air felt heavy with “About time, you good for noth- of you out of this one,” Chastain A knock rang through the door malice. Men and women in the ing, money grubbing-” Stephen asserted in a matter-of-fact tone. and Chastain approached, Dick- service were quick to look over Jeruji had began until he realized Jeruji silenced and looked down ens handing in the sandwich. their shoulders as they worked that the man claiming to be his at the metal table, perplexed. Chastain smiled and set the sub or gossiped. This atmosphere lawyer was certainly not the one Chastain stood and went to the on the table before returning fo- continued on each floor, the un- he had paid nearly one million door. He leaned his head out and cus to Jeruji. ease and mistrust these employ- dollars for retainer. The door held out ten dollars. “Dickens, “I figured I could say the blood ees had of each other and even closed behind Chastain, and he would you please take this and stains you’ll be getting were themselves almost made Chas- set down his briefcase before sit- order a meatball sub?” Chastain from the sauce on the sandwich,” tain sick. The negative energy ting across from the disheveled questioned. The officer letting Chastain said in monotone, ges- flowing throughout the building CEO. “You aren’t Clarence Fief- out a sigh as he walked off with turing towards the meatball sub. seemed to engulf the faculty at strom. Where is my lawyer?” the money. “That is, if they even question an almost tangible level. Jeruji questioned, practically “You’re ordering a sandwich?” the stains.” Chastain nearly stopped in his steaming with frustration. Jeruji questioned bitterly as he “Who are you?” Jeruji ques- tracks as he passed by the sealed “If your lawyer hasn’t shown returned his focus to his sup- tioned, trying to maintain his office which was labeled to be up yet,” Chastain explained with posed lawyer. “If you’re my strong-willed demeanor. “You that of the Chief-of-Police. The a downcast smirk. “then I would lawyer, your priority should be know what? It doesn’t matter. air around it felt malignant and assume he’s emptied your assets me, not dinner.” Jeruji leaned I’ll find out and I’ll have your foul. Chastain held his breath and fled the state, or maybe even back in his chair and crossed his head on my mantle. Your bad cop and made note of it, not wish- the country.” Chastain watched arms over his chest. He remind- act won’t frighten me.” Jeruji sat ing to interact with whoever was the anger boil behind Jeruji’s ed Chastain of a toddler put in with his back parallel to the wall residing within the office closed 23 October 2016 www.The-Lightning-Bolt.com Features Features and his arms crossed over his ruji’s mouth before he went on Duer had been suspended for he looked upon Jeruji. The man’s chest. to snap back some digits. breaking the arm of a fellow of- fingers on his left hand were se- “I told you,” Chastain replied ----- ficer who was harassing one of verely broken, his eyes red from in feigned disappointment. “I’m “I’ll talk!” Jeruji cried out, the female officers in the lunch- crying. not a cop. And this isn’t an act.” his eyes red and inflamed from room. Duer felt no regret to- “I’m going to confess,” Jeruji Chastain shook his head and then streams of tears and his voice wards his actions and decided said in a hoarse voice. He stared kicked Jeruji in the jaw, the man hoarse from screaming. “I’ll give that he’d do it all over again if blankly at his warped reflection hitting his head on the wall from you anything you want.” given the chance. in the steel tabletop. “No law- the force of the kick. “I was once “Hopefully you’ll have enough It had been like a blessing that yers, no plea bargains.” Duer told not to start with the head, money to fix your broken fin- his suspension ended a week be- didn’t know how to feel. This but maybe that will knock some gers, Jeruji,” Chastain stated as fore Jeruji’s indictment and he case could make his entire career sense into your thick skull.” Je- he grabbed his briefcase from be- wasn’t going to waste that op- and he’d be putting away an ac- ruji grunted and his pained ex- low the table. He pulled out pa- portunity. However he knew that tual monster, yet he didn’t work pression didn’t stop Chastain by per and a pen, placing the writ- the man was going to be stub- for any of it. The blond man pulling the man up by the shirt ing utensil in Jeruji’s undamaged born, and it didn’t help that the crossed his mind. collar, his feet dangling above hand. It had turned out that Je- man’s lawyer hadn’t arrived for “Let me get a tape recorder,” the ground. ruji was left handed, but luckily three days. Especially when Je- Duer stated before running from “You are going to tell me the his writing was still legible. ruji refused to speak without a the room. His thoughts flashed names of all your associates, “Names of my associates,” Je- lawyer there to back him up. So to the blond man’s red knuckles Mr.Jeruji,” Chastain command- ruji managed as he brought pen when Duer was informed that and he sprinted down the hall. ed. Chastain punched Jeruji in to paper. “and locations of the Jeruji’s lawyer had arrived, he Duer ran to the main entrance the stomach and the man lurched arenas. This is all I know, I swear wanted to get into the interro- of the department and surveyed over his interrogator’s leather by it.” Chastain analyzed the pa- gation room as soon as possible. the street in urgency, looking for laden shoulder. “Then you are per closely once Jeruji finished Except Duer didn’t know that he any sign of the suited gentle- going to tell me the locations of and he nodded as he placed it in was going to be informed of the man. Duer found nothing and the other fighting pits.” Chastain his pocket. arrival of the nameless lawyer he felt a vibration coming from once again landed another punch “You enjoy the sandwich, Mr. an hour too late. his jacket pocket. He pulled out in Jeruji’s abdomen as the man Jeruji,” Chastain added as he Duer rushed down the hall to his cellphone, glancing at the breathlessly struggled. “And passed the sandwich to the ex- the interrogation room when caller ID which came up as ‘UN- after that you will make a full ecutive. “Let’s hope you don’t he bumped into a blond gentle- KNOWN.’ confession to any and all crimes have to see me again, hm?” Chas- man wearing a grey suit with a “When someone takes an op- you’ve committed up until this tain folded his coat over his arm red tie, a long leather coat folded portunity, they miss out on the point. You won’t take any plea and grabbed the briefcase. He over the man’s arm. “So sorry, other opportunities presented to bargains.” peaked out the door and noticed sir,” Duer said apologetically, them whether they know it or “I would never-” Jeruji attempt- that Officer Dickens was asleep, his eyes locked with the man’s not,” explained a warped female ed to resist before Chastain flung leaning against the wall by the bright blues. “Do I know you?” voice, a voice which Duer recog- the man over his shoulder and door. Chastain was glad for Duer felt a twinge of recogni- nized. “You know who that was, slammed him on the steel table. soundproof rooms. He placed tion, yet he couldn’t quite place Officer. Don’t let him go again.” “No, Jeruji,” Chastain growled his hand over the locking mecha- the man’s face. “Who are you?” Duer ques- as he leaned over the broken nism, a blue light emanated from “I doubt it,” said the blond- tioned in urgency before the line executive. “You will because if beneath his palm. The door un- haired man with a feigned smile. went dead. “Why do I need to you don’t, I’ll kill you.” Chastain locked and he exited the inter- “Keep up the good work, offi- find him?” Duer let out a shout wouldn’t kill the man, but Jeruji rogation room. “I’ve got work to cer…” The man made a quick, of frustration and he shoved didn’t need to know that. Chas- do.” subtle Duer’s name plate. “Duer.” his phone back into his pocket. tain only needed the information ---- Then the two men parted after Duer sighed and ran his hands to shutdown the operation and Even when Officer Gabriel he patted Duer on the shoul- through his hair before re-enter- then he would leave. Duer wasn’t put on the case he der friendly. Duer, disregarding ing the building. Lost in thought, “I’ll not tell you anything!” Je- wanted, he didn’t stop from mak- how red the suited gentleman’s he retrieved a tape recorder and ruji grunted, resulting in Chas- ing sure it was resolved properly. knuckles were, continued run- returned to Mr. Jeruji’s interro- tain slamming his fist down on Especially when Chief Braen ning down to the interrogation gation room. Jeruji’s open-palmed hand. This was the one who told him to stay hall. “Alright, Mr. Jeruji,” Duer stat- led Chastain to a better idea. out of it. When Duer learned Duer sighed as he saw Officer ed as he took a seat across from “I’ll have to assume you’re of the indictment of corporate Dickens asleep by the door like the executive. He knew that Je- right-handed, Mr.Jeruji,” Chas- CEO Stephen Jeruji, he knew he a cartoon guard. He grabbed ruji would get life imprisonment tain stated as he grabbed the had to be the one to put the man Dickens’ keys and unlocked the for the charges brought against CEO’s left hand. “This is going behind bars. Afterall, no one else door to Jeruji’s interrogation him. Duer also expected Jeruji to to be a long night, Stephen.” in the department was going to chamber. A high sense of utter know that as well. “Let’s begin, Chastain put his hand over Je- care enough to do it. confusion came over Duer as shall we?” October 2016 www.The-Lightning-Bolt.com 24 Features Features By Nadine Blanco and Jaline Blanco will be feeling compassion and Staff Reporters empathy towards others. You Scorpio (Oct.23 - Nov.21) November Horoscopes may notice things will go really Scorpio, this month you will This month our readers will benefit from October and well for you. Maintain your posi- seem to be in the right place November’s horoscopes. Our next issue will be a double tive and energetic vibe. You may at the right time to meet new issue and feature December’s horoscopes. be introduced to a new love! people and make new connec- Signs to avoid: Aries, Libra tions. This will be good for your work and school relationships. Leo (Jul.23 - Aug.22) You may also notice that a lot of This month may include the loss people are wasting your time, so of your perspective and goals. don’t let them do it. Get things You may also let emotions get to done, and don’t let anything get you and control you. Leo, don’t in your way. defend people who don’t deserve Signs to avoid: Gemini, Aquarius it. Also, don’t feel like you have to impress others. You may be at Sagittarius (Nov.22 - Dec.21) the right place at the right time You may have some strained to meet someone special. relationships this month. Too Signs to avoid: Sagittarius, Scor- many restrictions in your life pio will make you feel like you have less freedom. Sagittarius, it is Virgo (Aug.23 - Sept.22) possible you’ll be feeling deep Virgo, your hard work will pay and intense feelings as well. off. This month you really want Take some time to treat yourself some stability and a certain rou- and take better care of yourself, tine. You’re social, charming, like eating healthier. fun, and loving this November. Signs to avoid: Virgo, Pisces It’s a good time to meet new people, plan things out, and get Capricorn (Dec.22 - Jan.19) and down. Take a more down to able impressions on others. ahead. You will grow more as a Use the extra confidence you’re earth approach to your over-the- You’ll be feeling optimistic as person and you’ll learn some- feeling this month to achieve top ideas. Try to avoid taking well and this will help you finish thing new. something great. Your creative huge risks. If you are a creative hard work. This hard work may Signs to avoid: Cancer, Aries and psychic hunches can help you Pisces, this a good month for you get you noticed by a teacher or make wise decisions regarding because you’ll be super imagina- coach. So, plan ahead and con- Libra (Sept.23 - Oct.22) the people in your social circle. tive and creative. It would be a centrate, good things are com- You want things to be perfect Capricorn, you may give some good idea to volunteer and help ing your way. Taurus, it is pos- and precise. You’ll be motivated excellent advice this month due others. sible you could fall in love with and committed to your work and to your unique insight. Be open Signs to avoid: Gemini, Sagit- your friend. activities this month. You’ve set to experiencing new things. tarius Signs to avoid: Leo, Aquarius your standards very high. Li- Signs to avoid: Aries, Libra bra, don’t deal with people who Aries (Mar.21 - Apr.19) Gemini (May.21 - Jun.20) waste your time. It’s possible you Aquarius (Jan.20 - Feb.18) This month be sure to stay This month you will have to be may be quite harsh with people You could be avoiding conflict, healthy and take care of your- strict with yourself. You may this month and you may be los- but don’t be surprised if you still self. You may have an urge to also be uptight and react harshly ing faith in people close to you find yourself in the middle of it. overspend, whether it be on to criticism. Gemini, you will as well. Aquarius, you may have to de- clothes, food, or entertainment. help someone with a problem Signs to avoid: Virgo, Capricorn fend your ideas and goals. Also, Aries, make sure to go with your that you have been through be- don’t let yourself be influenced hunch. If it doesn’t feel right, fore, so use your experience for by others. Make sure to stay mo- don’t go through with it. You good. If you’re a single Gemini, tivated and surround yourself may find yourself having many don’t pin your hopes on someone with great, upbeat people who arguments and debates this too quickly. will help you keep an optimistic month. Signs to avoid: Virgo, Pisces outlook. Signs to avoid: Cancer ,Taurus Signs to avoid: Taurus, Scorpio Cancer (Jun.21 - Jul.22) Pisces (Feb.19 - Mar.20) Taurus (Apr.20 - May.20) You will be feeling extremely This month you may feel your- The confidence you’re feeling emotional this month, Cancer. self a little dreamy, distracted, this month could create favor- This will be a month where you 25 October 2016 www.The-Lightning-Bolt.com October 2016 www.The-Lightning-Bolt.com 26 27 October 2016 www.The-Lightning-Bolt.com The Lightning Bolt

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