November 30, 2018 Glenbard East High School Volume 60 Issue 2

Red Ribbon Week Video Game Review Ask Annie Work VS School 2 Controversial Rappers 3 Teachers’ Pets 4 What is GE thankful for? Drawing Contest Winner Coloring Contest “All Shook Up” Brings Fun, By Sofia Logacho Staff Writer the 50’s, and Elvis to Glenbard East Jailhouse and Ms. Phyllis LiFonti. Phillips (Lorraine), Parker Rock, Blue Suede Shoes, This year was unique from Melton (Dean), Samantha Hound Dog. Romeo and Ju- other theatre seasons in that Hoey (Miss Sandra), An- liet, A Midsummer Night’s the middle schools came to thony Maggio (Dennis), Dream, Much Ado About a matinee production of the Kameron Alcantara (Mayor Nothing. One wouldn’t show. Wednesday before Matilda), Graham Wendorff usually think of combining the show opened officially, (Sheriff Earl), Lilly Zuniga the iambic pentameter of seventh and eighth graders (Henrietta and Ensemble), Shakespeare’s dramas with from Glenn Westlake and Matt Bacon (Warden and the iconic Elvis Presley St. John’s Lutheran School Ensemble); and Christine songs that sent the country drove over in the morn- Aganon, Chiara Biddle, Ko- spinning into a new age of rey Brown, Reed Brooks, rock and roll. But in the ex- ing from their respective schools to watch the actors Mackenna Clayton, Gia ceptional world of theatre, Dagenhart, Audrey Dahl- almost anything is possible, perform for the first time, and they had a lot to say man, Sebastian Duque, Mi- demonstrated when in 2004, randa Heabel, Sophia Hoey, Joe DiPietro created his about it. I got the chance to Grace Iovinelli, Shelby very own take on a jukebox interview Lana Bura, a sev- Jenkins, Rain Jones, Ve- musical — or production in enth-grader from Westlake. ronica Koralewski, Brean- which a storyline is added na Latelle, Sofia Logacho, to a preexisting soundtrack Q: What did you Lizzy Mazzolini, Janae — with “All Shook Up.” think of the musical? McElroy, Angelo Mendez, “All Shook Up” follows A: The talent put into the Teagan Merrick, Ali Moro, a dreary small town in the musical was absolutely un- Emerson Neczek, Mickey 1950s, where civilians live believable. Everyone was O’Brien, Madeline Pier- monotonous lives and hope amazing and the story- son, Christian Pokorn, Ka- is hard to find. So when a line was really funny. And tie Pruyn, Mahum Quieshi, rebellious, hip-swiveling the singing was so good! Kate Shuert, Kayla Si- roustabout named Chad souphonh, Hannah Still and Clower, Crewhead, Echo to Mr. Mark Kaetzer, head rides into town, encourag- Q: Did you have a favor- Will Wightkin (Ensemble). ing them to break free of ite song or dance number? Behl, Ryan Lawrence, Jack of the theatre department And of course, we can’t O’Callaghan. Props-- Amy and the show’s director, society’s norms and live A: I loved when when- forget about the amazing like there’s no tomorrow, ever a character experi- Westerholm, Crewhead, our incredible pit orches- crew! The various crews Estephany Barrera, Kurt tra (because a musical the townspeople decide to enced love at first sight, include: Scenery-- Lahela throw caution to the wind everything would freeze and Gizewski, Serenity Man- isn’t a musical without McClenahan, Crewhead, cilla. Makeup-- Ava But- music!), production staff, and believe him. And so be- music would play. The crew Maeve Condon, Cody gins a roller-coaster of fun did a great job with lighting/ tacavoli, Crewhead, Anna and Kennedy Sawyer, Garrett, Thomas Haught, Barbee, Jackie Baltazar, student director. If not and love, based off of Wil- Seth Jacobs, Kevin Mon- liam Shakespeare’s Twelfth Q: Favorite character? Why? Regan Camp, Mark Cham- for their dedication to roe, Maura Mueller, Aria bers, Nia Griffin, Angeli the musical, actors, crew, Night and accompanied by A: I really liked Dennis Smith, Lily Tuz, Stuart the classic chords of El- because he was the only Wolfe. Costumes-- Abe- Martinez, Keira Ramirez, and theatre program as a vis’ greatest hits. There’s sane character at the end! line Glenzinski, Crewhead, Emmanuel Salgado, Sta- whole, then “All Shook a bit of everything in this Maeve Condon, Kallie ciana Adan. Box Office/ Up” would not have been production, from ballads Cast members include Dahlman, Ramain Moffat, Publicity-- Maura Muel- the success that it was. So Alyssa Syregelas. Light- ler, Crewhead. House to the directors, crew, cast, to rock, all with wonder- Melissa Tumlos (Natalie), ing-- Echo Behl, Maeve ful choreography thanks Demetri Sepsis (Chad), Wil- Condon, Hannah Still, Manager-- Simone Eby. and staff supporters, thank to the combined efforts liam Sepsis (Jim), Marjhe Heba Syed. Sound-- Dakota Finally, a big shout-out you, thank you very much! of Ms. Megan Pechous Mason (Sylvia), Aneesah

By: Areli Rodriguez Editor-in-chief You Are What You Are Nowadays people can be of the judges on the Nuestra with a part between your ally don’t agree with it. whoever they want, like Belleza Latina. On Octo- legs that identified you with get along. I mean, you could be a cat person Transgenders are human we’re all stuck here ber 9th, when asked about your personality; unfortu- beings and all they want who happens to own a dog the new Miss Spain winner nately we do not. Look very for a while. Let’s try to or you could be a Packers to do is to fit into society work it out.” There is Ángela Ponce, Ms. Jones closely at what you are talk- like the rest of us, they fan even though you live in simply stated that “a wom- ing about because thanks really no point in fight- Illinois. Our nation is be- want a sense of identity ing when we could all an born female will never to these thoughts, thanks to and they do absolutely coming so diverse, which is be the same as a transgen- these opinions, many peo- live in peace and have a great, but we are still more nothing to cause harm. happy life. We humans der, biologically they are ple commit suicide, many They have the right to and more divided each not equal. I do not agree be- people feel rejected and hu- fight “til death do us and every day. There are express themselves free- part”, which isn’t the cause it does not seem like miliated, many people are ly as much as any reli- still some people who still the competition that is tak- suffering from the living best way to live out your won’t accept other people’s gious person out there. life. Wouldn’t it be more ing place is under the same hell of being in a body that As Rodney King once uniqueness; for example, conditions” (Miami.com).If doesn’t belong to suitable to die happy if a man transitions into a them” said, “Please, we can get than to die with an end- anyone were to say some- (Miami.com). After years along here. We all can less grudge? We must woman or a woman transi- thing like this to anyone in of all types of inequality, tions into a man, they aren’t the transgender community, fix our society and pre- always accepted for their we must surpass all that vent any more suicides people will appropriately re- negativity and come to- from occurring and I new gender. On October spond vigorously in order to gether as a community, 10th, a Mexican Trans- stand up for their fellow sis- know that it won’t hap- woman named Itzel Aidana because no matter where pen right away, but it ters or brothers. Ms. Aidana you go there will always doesn’t hurt to start took her own life after re- showed so much anger and be someone who will sponding to Lupita Jones’ sadness when she respond- have a different lifestyle transphobic comment on ed to Ms. Jones’ comment. Aidana and Jones(photo Facebook live. Lupita or belief and we must re- She simply stated, “Thank spect everyone’s decision credit:Feminasty.com) Jones was Miss Universe god that you were born in 1991, and she is now one even when we person- 2 Echo Around the School November 30, 2018 Does Work Teach Us More What is GE thankful for? Than School? By Minza Mateen By Iva Lee Schindler Staff Writer Staff writer It’s that time of year again where spoons, knives, and forks are ready to dive into that turkey! While this is a great American holiday, do we really think about why we’re eating this delicious meal and the meaning behind it? We all There’s one question that However, I also have many enters every student’s mind friends who have not had have so much to be thankful for. Let’s see what Glenbard East is grateful for! (I in- at one point or another: Does the experience of working terviewed a number of people and asked them for a response. Here is what I heard: school really matter? Wheth- and instead find their bet- er struggling in a class or just terment and development of My face, money, and food. milling about on a regular these skills in extracurricu- Michelle Smola, sophomore day, every student has ques- lars and advanced academics. tioned whether or not the ed- I quickly learned that me My cats, and all the Halloween candy I got. ucation they were receiving alone pondering this would Bonnie McGovern, sophomore was going to be necessary. be an overwhelming task as As a senior, I have struggled I had only one perspective My friends. with this question and come of what an enriching high Jamie Eul, freshman to the realization that school school career could be. I met fundamentally does matter. with the career counselor An education. If not for the education it and my school counselor Mildred Fernandez, freshman gives us, then it matters for to get a more level opinion. the weight that society puts Both of them affirmed that My life and makeup. on learning. With all this un- having a career during high Emmanuel Salgado, sophomore derstanding, I’ve come onto school can instill a sense a new question as I’ve been of responsibility in a per- My cats, my family, boyfriend, and best friend. working. Which teaches us son, but that work shouldn’t Regan Camp, sophomore more: the experience of work come before academics. or the education of school? In summary, work can make I’m thankful for the theater program and the opportunity to be able to form a new To provide some back- you responsible if you work family within this community. ground, ever since the sum- in moderation. However, Gia Dagenhart, freshman mer before my junior year, work isn’t the only way that I have had a steady job at you develop responsibility. For Gurpreet and Cecilia. Adored Salon as a shampoo Like my friends, you can de- Dhruti Desai, junior assistant. Then, I got an addi- velop responsibility through tional job in the summer be- any sort of enriching activ- fore my senior year as a camp ity if you let it. As long as counselor through the Lom- you derive enjoyment from bard Park District. I continue the activity and it challenges both of these jobs as I’m go- you, you can find the experi- ing through my senior years ence and results of traditional while taking two AP classes work. Education is equally and managing the school as important as it provides newspaper. I believe that background for your expe- working and having an en- rience. Neither is more im- riching academic life has giv- portant than the other be- en me the tools and strengths cause both give the skills I need to function as a suc- needed to succeed in life. cessful, responsible person. Red Ribbon Week By Marica Szczybura Staff Writer One of these places is The Salvation Army Adult We see the numbers. Rehabilitation Center. Ac- Just last August, a Chicago cording to their website, Tribune article titled “The they help over 150,000 Opioid Crisis” opened people each year. The with this line: “Over 70 adults who are a part of thousand overdose deaths the program learn to free in the United States last themselves from substance year. A large majority of reliance, maintain and set Photo from Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp them caused by opioids.” goals for life, and reunite A quick Google search for with family members they “opioid crisis” and thou- may have lost touch with sands of results pop up. We due to the addiction. This see these articles and news statistic, a ray of hope in stories everywhere. They the midst of darkness in- blare at us from our televi- spired our Echo team to sions and appear in bolded, raise money for the reha- blocky, red lettering on our bilitation center during phone screens. The num- Red Ribbon Week, which bers add up and we begin took place October 22nd to reduce them to just what - October 25th. The Red they are presented as - a Ribbon Campaign’s web- statistic. Yes, a shocking site states its mission is to one at that, but we fail to “lead and support our na- truly realize what these tion’s families and com- numbers represent. They munities in nurturing the are our community mem- full potential of healthy, bers - people with fami- drug free youth.” Nearly lies and friends and lives. every lunch period on these People just like us, only dates, red ribbon pins were battling with addiction. sold for a dollar each. All And all too often, it’s a proceeds went to The Sal- battle that ends up lost and vation Army Adult Reha- we are left with numbers. bilitation Center in order However, what we don’t to support the program. On see are the other numbers. behalf of the entire Echo The ones that tell the stories staff, I would like to thank of the battles before they all those who bought rib- are lost, the ones of people bons as well as those who who are in rehabilitation supported the campaign by centers across America. wearing red on Thursday. November 30, 2018 Around The School Echo 3 Dreadnought Controversial Rappers By: Nico Lamb By:Nick Bishop Staff Writer Staff Writer twist. The first one I played was In recent years, rappers like Cardi people enjoy. This controversy in The video game Dread- B, Lil’ Pump, Tekashi, and Lil’ naughts is a new take on war proving grounds. It’s the tutorial the art would not be mainstream, mode, allowing you to experiment Uzi Vert have risen to fame based make it big, or be supported if gaming’s World of Tanks made around their controversial and by Six Foot and Yager Enter- or learn how to play the game. The people didn’t demand for that style next mode is Team Deathmatch, sometimes obnoxious actions and of music. One good example of tainment. These companies did statements. At the same time, hip a great job on it, and I got the which is pretty simple. Kill the en- this is the rapper Lil Uzi Vert. At emy until you win or lose, depend- hop has become the center point the beginning of his rap career, he chance to play it recently when of mainstream media culture. Take it was released to Steam for PC. ing on the kill count of each time. was a lyrical rapper that rapped The third mode is Team Elimina- for example Lil’ Pump. His rise to moderately fast and had intelligent In Dreadnoughts there are 5 fame was generally because of the ship types: Dreadnaughts, Artillery tion, which is also very simple. The rhymes. Nowadays, he is consid- name of the game here is kill the en- controversy his music provides. ered a ‘mumble rapper’ that has Cruisers, Destroyer, Tactical Cruis- Most critics like the WRVU radio ers, and Corvettes. Each of these go tire enemy team before your whole more talent in the instrumental team dies. There are no respawns, station based in Nashville, who music than the lyrics he provides. up to Tier 5 and there are hero ships wrote the October 2, 2017 article at all Tiers which you get through which means your movements have If the mumble genre of rap didn’t to be more tactical, and smart. All titled, “Let’s Not Act Like Lil become so enormous, Lil Uzi Vert microtransactions. The hero ships Pump Doesn’t Know What He’s aren’t worth it, in my opinion. these game modes are fun, but I would most likely have stayed the liked this last one the best out of the Doing,”consider his ‘flow’ or rap- way he was. I think that artists only They are just already customized, ping style to be repetitive and un- but you could get a higher tier ship rest: Onslaught. The name of this put out what an audience demands, game is simple. Rack up enough original. Along with that, part of because audience creates revenue. in an hour at best. The ships are un- his controversy stems from his locked with ship XP, or as I call it, points to win, but it’s more com- The best way to gain an audience plex in how you get points. You constant references to drugs while is by being on the news, therefore Scrap. You play enough matches being eighteen years of age. In his and you’ll have enough “Scrap” to can kill enemy players, Non-Player invoking rappers to be controver- Controlled enemies, or the enemies’ most popular yet most controver- sial. When a rapper is controver- buy upgrades on your ship to re- sial song to date, “Gucci Gang,” search the next tier and then buy it NPC Capital ship, which gives huge sial, they get news stories written amount of points. Teams have to there were several references to about them. Therefore, I believe with credits. You buy all these ships drugs such as meth and cocaine. In from three different manufacturers. work together to win, no exception. the media to be responsible for the There has to be some way to the music video for that song, there controversy in the rap community. They all make the same 5 classes, were several camera shots of him but each manufacturer has a differ- keep new players playing with new players right. Well Dread- holding bags of marijuana. These ent style. Jupiter Arms are more references to drugs and the drama grey and futuristic in looks, Oberon noughts has 3 different types of modes for the game types. They this creates spreads quickly and looks like they came right out of a influence younger audiences. The utopia, and Akula Vector are more have Recruit, Veteran and Legend- ary modes. The tier of ship you music video for the Florida rap- scrapyard pirates in their look. As per’s song has over eight hundred well as looks, abilities will change own determines the tier you are in. Of course, the game also has and twenty million views. I believe depending on the type of ship you it to be horrendous that so many are using. For example, if you customization. Ships can be custom- ized with different skins, for a cost people are listening to music with want to sit back and heal your team, such implications. Despite this, I play a Tactical Cruiser, but if you of course, and so can your captain. Your captain can get different looks, still turn those songs on and listen, want to hit the enemy with all the same as everyone else. This is be- firepower you have, you bring out hats, uniforms, etc. This can bring a fun personal look to your game. cause while I don’t think it right, your Dreadnaught and blow them I still think that there is no way to out of the sky. The 5 ship types After playing this game and this review, I can without a doubt remove it from society. I think the can fit any play style and you can main reason is because this is what swap between your fleet, which give it a 9/10, and recommend it is 5 ships you bring into a battle to you. It is on PlayStation 4 and with you, so you can experiment PC, and it’s a free game. Go check with them to see what fits you. it out if you have some free time. Speaking of battles, Dread- You won’t regret it. Play on, East! naughts has a fantastic multiplayer mode. The game modes are cre- ative, and each one has its own

Drawing Contest Results! Congratulations to @tryverce for winning the last issue’s coloring contest! Your use of color brought life into our comic and is definite- ly worthy of a Culver’s dessert; DM us on Twitter for more informa- tion about your prize! Thank you to all who entered, be sure to keep checking for more contests. Stay creative, East! 4 Echo Extra-Extra November 30, 2018 Teachers’ Pets Pictured to the bottom left is By Winter Crane-Winn Ginger, her Granddog Staff Writer 7.5 purebred Miniature Dachs- Ask Annie hund. Comes to Grampa Day By Annie Nonymous Hello East! Are you ready to Care daily. Staff Writer meet this group of pets from Talent: she loves to Snuggle! a few teachers from here at Eats best for her Nana. Question: Annie, could I please have some advice? How do I deal with toxic east. friends? From, Scared Schoolmate Please say hello to Mrs. Answer: Hey Scared, I’ve been in your place as well, and I know how stressful it Slusher’s dogs can be, especially if it’s someone whom you’re really close to. Firstly, you may want to give them more chances, and wait some time because they could also just be go- ing through a tough time. Think of why this is a hurtful relationship, if the actions are actually toxic and repetitive, or just comprised of small things that you’re drama- tizing. If the harmful aggression continues, consider whether you can continue to be in this unhealthy relationship. After being unable to find reasons as to why they’re hurting you or if they’re going through a tough time, try to separate yourself from them. For example, if you eat lunch with them, find someone else to eat lunch with. If you don’t know anyone else in your lunch period, head on over to the library and catch up on some good reading! It will take some time to get over this relation- ship and hurt, but hopefully you will be able to see the good that’s come out of it. Question: I need major help! How do I get my grades up? From, Burdened Billy Here are some picture of her Answer: Bonjour, Billy (Haha, see what I did there?)! First, you should identify the puppy, Eleanor (Ellie)! problem. Figure out whether it’s because you’re not doing your homework, not un- Zoey (right)- almost 5. Pit/ She’s an 8 month labradoodle. derstanding the material, or if you’re procrastinating and that’s leading to poor qual- Beagle Mix. Rescued from Isn’t she adorable? ity in your work. Find a solid and realistic solution to your problem, but don’t stop the DuPage Animal Shelter 4 Her talent is digging holes there! Remember, good grades means putting in hard work, sacrifice and dedica- years ago. in the backyard and likes to tion. Log in to your PowerSchool and find what you did poorly on. Your first task Talent: Amazing nose for eat shoes. She’s still a puppy should be to complete missing work, and if you don’t have any, that’s already show- EVERYTHING! Companion to so they are still training her. ing some responsibility! Then talk to your teacher about staying after school to un- Mr. slusher If you want your pet to be derstand the material a bit more before retaking quizzes and tests because the lon- Toby (left)- 2.5 Pit/Boxer featured in the ECHO, please ger you wait the more you forget! If you’re not doing homework because you don’t Mix. Rescued in March of send their name and a talent want it to take up your time, you should really consider completing it because no 2018 as a Foster Dog from to [email protected] or matter how tiring it may be, it really does establish the information into your brain. Pitiplease. She Adopted him a DM our twitter @Echonews- Well, good luck Billy! week later. paperG! Talent: Entertains himself with Question: Hey Annie! I really need some advice! How do I avoid peer pressure? toys for hours. Jaws of steel. Teachers Birth- From, Frightened Freshman Answer: Hey Frightened! I know how you feel. Dealing with friends can sometimes days! be more stressful than school, right? To be completely honest, there’s nothing you By: Afnaan Syed can really do to avoid peer pressure all together, but it’s likely that you’ll find your- Staff writer self in a situation where you need to make a hard decision. You should always try to surround yourself with people you want to be like. If you do come across a situ- Hey Rams! Since we have so ation where you feel pressured by your peers, then you have to decide what’s best many awesome teachers, lets for you. Think about your morals and values. Do your friends make you feel like appreciate them on their birth- you’re going against your morals? If the answer is yes, then chances are that your days, just like they do for us! friends aren’t people you’d want to hang out with. You need to be friends with people Happy Birthday to our wonder- that are similar to you and people that might even have similar goals. I’m not tell- ful staff! ing you to ditch your friends completely, but you have to decide what’s best for you. Good luck! Annie December 4th- Mr. Bates Question: Ahhh! Annie, I need help! How do I manage large amounts of home- 24th- Ms. Khamissi work? From, Anxious Overachiever Answer: Wow Anxious! You sound like you’ve got a lot on your plate! Homework is January a pain sometimes, but it’s necessary isn’t it? Nobody likes doing homework, and it’s 25th- Ms. Gonzales understandable as to why. Here’s my advice to you: When the teacher gives you time 12th- Ms. Dugan to work on your homework in class, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THAT TIME! Seri- 15th- Mr. Hulbert ously, I promise you won’t regret it. You’ll realize how much work you actually got done in that time. And if you feel like your brain is getting fried from so much home- work, then just take a break. Go talk to your family, friends, or go eat a snack. You’ll Coloring feel so much more refreshed if you give yourself a break. But if you do take a break, By: Winter Crane-Winn then don’t procrastinate. Seriously, you’ll regret it later. And if you’re someone who stays after school a lot, then it might be better if you go straight home one day when you have a lot of homework. Missing one club, or one practice won’t affect you that much, will it? But really, take advantage of the class time you get to do your home- work. You’ll feel a lot better after finishing your homework during class or lunch. Hope this helps! Annie Hey guys, quick announcement from Annie! I know that a lot of you are seeking for help, but don’t know who or where to ask. Fear not, Annie to the rescue! We will be posting a Google form on Schoology where you can ask Annie your questions! Feel free to ask me any and all of your questions. ‘Til next issue, this is Annie signing off! 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