Trojan Tempo Troy High School Troy, OH Vol. 30 Issue 5 January 2020 Anna’s Page About the Author THS holds menstruation drive By Anna Harman, Trojan Tempo Staff Writer

THS- It’s a situation many of us have experienced before... A girl is in the bathroom when she realizes she just started her period. She frantically texts her friends asking for a pad or a tampon but nobody replies. She stays stuck in the bathroom for 15 minutes before anybody comes to help her. This happens more often than people realize. That time of the month can come unexpectedly and girls have to go on a 25 day safari to find period products. Our school may have found a solution to this problem. In December, a menstruation product drive was held at Troy High School to help collect much needed period products to put in the girls bathrooms. Elena Schroeder, the Troy senior that thought up the idea for the drive, said the drive started when she explained...“I got a frantic text from my friend asking for a tampon right when the bell rang. My teacher told me to put my phone away and I told her it was an emergency and we started talking about how tampons should be provided in bathrooms. Since menstruation can be such a taboo topic in our society, you don’t know there is such a need for products until you start talking about it. Once I got the support of some classmates in American Sign Language 4, MariCait Gillespie, Mrs. Szabo, and Mrs. Dedrick, I started brainstorming on how we could make this drive happen.” The girls at THS are very appreciative of this drive. “People don’t realize how much us women go through to get that stuff. When you buy it, you are embarrassed and try to hide it. Telling boys that you need something of that kind, you feel judged. But through this drive, the ladies at this school can feel cared for and thought of,” said freshman Brooklyn Halter. “I’m very thankful for what Mrs. Szabo and the ASL 4 kids did. I think there should be a drive to help the junior high and Van Cleve as well,” said Senior Tempo staff writer Hailey Cox, a junior. Anna Harman designed About 250 boxes/packages of products were donated during the drive. Moving forward, Schroeder hopes that Aunt Flow, a period product company this page as her semester for businesses and schools, (or a similar company) can provide products permanently for Troy High School. Until then, they encourage everyone to exam. keep bringing in products to donate. They hope that this drive makes girls feel safer and overall makes THS a better place. “This drive opens the conversation up about periods for girls who may not have someone to talk to at home and we hope we can provide girls with Anna Harman the period products they need in order to have a healthy and safe learning environment,” MariCait Gillespie added. Age: 18 To any male students that may have felt uncomfortable during this drive, “Please respect and support the drive. Menstruation is a healthy, normal, and Grade: Senior biological process. There is no way for you all to experience menstruation, let alone the experience of being stuck without menstruation products. This is something every girl goes through. Girls appreciate it when guys handle this topic maturely,” Schroeder said. Periods are natural! Nobody should feel embarrassed talking about it or having one. Please bring any donations you may have throughout the year Favorite movie: to Mrs. Szabo, room 274. “Aladdin” (2019). Color: Yellow. Tornadoes touch down in Troy Book: The Summer By Anna Harman, I Turned Pretty by: Trojan Tempo Staff Writer Jenny Han. TROY- Without much warning, residents of Troy were faced with two EF0 tornadoes. Late on January 11, winds reaching 80 mph spawned two tornadoes that only lasted for two minutes. They touched down in the downtown Interests: Writing, Troy and Fletcher areas. Many businesses downtown were damaged, including: The Caroline, Grandpa Joe’s singing, painting, and Candy Shop, Ruby’s Beauty Salon, the old courthouse just west of Leaf and Vine (112 W Main Street), and many more. Roofs were ripped off, stone fell onto the sidewalk, trees were uprooted all over town, and many cars were clocks. severely damaged. The tornadoes had already passed by the time many of us got the warning and it seemed like no big deal because news stations were already saying that the warning was canceled 30 minutes later. Residents later came Siblings: Two broth- to find out that this did more damage than assumed. This was shocking to our community because downtown ers and one sister. has always been the true heart of our city. Buildings over one hundred years old were damaged, businesses we all have gone to countless times struggled to assess the damage in the dark, but first responders and concerned citizens helped those affected by the tornadoes. Favorite class: Soci- Jaden Wright, a senior, was driving downtown during the time that the tornado hit. “I saw a flashing green light ology. in the sky and rain, the trees falling, lights flickering, windows shaking, and signs blowing. It was so scary watching the funnel clouds go right over your car,” he said. “I was working and during the storm I went home. I was calm. I was just doing homework when the power went Future career: Youth out,” senior Frida Hoening said. Minister. The awning outside Grandpa Joe’s Gracie Morlan, a sophomore, said “A car at Kroger was blown from one parking space to another. It’s all so Candy Store was damaged by the crazy.” tornado. Photo by the Internet All this shows, the tornado did more damage than most of us assumed. Overall, we are very fortunate that Future college: Ce- nobody was hurt and that the damaged buildings can be repaired. Many people helped clean up the next day, but darville University. there are still homes in need of help. Those interested in volunteering to help with clean up can call the Troy Fire Department at (937) 335-1700, or email [email protected]. Lucky number: 16 Horoscopes: What the stars say for you Random: I moved Aries: It will be a month major transformations in Virgo: The month portends with patience. Aquarius: It is time to be here five years ago, I of accomplishment and your life which may disturb to be financially beneficial. dominant and get things love Chiai tea, laven- happy times. your normal routine. How- Sagittarius: It will be a done the way you want. der ice cream, and ever, these will help you to Libra: Gradually things cheerful month. A haunting The aim should be to ac- playing nerts. Taurus: You should not advance in life at a faster will brighten up during the problem that was draining complish your goals and be in a hurry to accom- pace. month. The emphasis will you out will be resolved. not bulldoze others. plish your goals this be on relationships and month. Leo: Life will move at a home affairs. Capricorn: There will Pisces: You will get rid of faster pace. Concentrate be all-round growth and useless friendships and Gemini: The month will on the major issues so you Scorpio: The month will prosperity. This is the right find new ones this month. see enormous develop- will be able to use your en- be fast-paced but you will time to achieve mental ment in your life. ergy to the maximum and get time to relax. There will happiness and spiritual Provided by SunSigns.org allow unimportant issues to be plenty of obstacles and satisfaction. Cancer: There will be pass for the time being. you have to deal with them cheyenne’s page Trojan Tempo, Troy High School Vol. 30, Issue 5 January 2020 Page 2 New Year’s Resolutions When I Was a Senior By Cheyenne Copeland, going good, I’m just trying to Mikayla Byrd Trojan Tempo Staff Writer stay on top of my homework By Cheyenne Copeland, and not wait till the last “To keep good fitness Trojan Tempo Staff Writer THS- New Year’s Resolu- minute to do things.” Kaylee and stay healthy and get tions are an annual tradi- King involved with college more-- What was your dream job as a child? tion. Typically, it’s a bunch it’s going pretty well, I’m As a kid, I wanted to be a professional of people claiming they “This year I wanted to start going to two college camps athlete. As I got into high school, though, will get in shape and stay taking better care of my skin and still healthy.” Gavin I wanted to either be the next Stuart Scott organized throughout the -- so far it has gone wonder- Marshall and be an ESPN sportscenter anchor, or year. Those new routines fully.” Cady Rhea be a basketball coach. typically only lasts a week “Being positive, and it’s or so before they fall back “Show up to school more going well :)” Savannah What’s your favorite color? into bad habits. It’s hard to often--it’s going well.” Timo- Travers Blue. quit bad habits. That’s why thy Hughes many people don’t try. The “This year I’m trying to What high school did you attend? Ashland High School in Ashland, OH. Trojan Family has some ̈ ̈My New Year’s Resolu- become healthier and more New Year’s Resolutions for tion was to be patient and fit to feel better about my- What year did you graduate? 2020. let time do its job-- it’s not self-- it’s going pretty good, 2003. going too well, I have a my diet is great as well.” Mr. Hess’s freshman AAU team. Recognize LeB- “My resolution was to be countdown until graduation. Brianna Hatfield What songs, tv shows or movies were ron James? less petty-- it’s NOT going It can’t come any sooner.” popular your senior year? well so far, still a work in Jaden Wright “Trying to go to sleep ear- The most popular tv shows: Friends, TRL progress.” MariCait Gil- lier-- not going good at all.” (Total Request Live) on MTV What job would you have if you couldn’t be lespie “I want to do more for my Luis Fuentes The top “social media” was AOL Instant a teacher? mom and help her out-- it’s Messenger. Be on a college basketball staff or work in “Work out more-- it’s going going better than I thought.” “My New Year’s Resolution Music was very diverse. Popular bands sports journalism or broadcasting. well.” Olivia Mills Athena Abner was to not procrastinate were Backstreet Boys, N’Sync, Blink-182, as much-- it’s going well.” Linkin Park, Nickleback, and Creed. I lis- Favorite book? ̈”Work out everyday and not “Keeping a more positive Jaden Williams tened to Rap/Hip-Hop the most. Some of Lone Survivor - Marcus Luttrell eat fast food as much-- it’s mind-set and attitude de- my favorite artists were Eminem, 50 cent, Chop Wood, Carry Water - Josh Medcalf going really good.” Kylie spite the situation and try to “Try and do more of my Jay-Z, Fabolous, and Nelly. The Energy Bus and Training Camp - Jon Smith make the best out of it-- so homework-- it’s not going Gordon far it’s going well.”Cassidy too well.” Jesse Symonds What college(s) did you attend? ̈”Work out more and it’s Poland Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Best teacher friend? not going too well .” Audri “I’ve been eating healthier-- With it being my first year at Troy, I am still Fergerson “̈Work out more-- and it’s it’s going well.” Mia Baker What subject do you teach? building relationships with a lot of the teach- going good.” Navin Couch Math. ers. But everyone that I interact with has been “To stop procrastinating… “My New Year’s resolu- great! it’s going just about as good “To make the next five tion is to work on my shots Favorite thing about teaching your as it has in previous years, months memorable and in soccer. It’s going well subject? Who would you choose to play you in a not well.” Jenna Ulrich the best-- it’s going pretty because I practice every The “Aha” moment- when a student works movie? good.” Sean Keenan week.” Sumedha Wunda- really hard and a concept finally “clicks”. Ben Affleck or Vince Vaughn ̈”My New Year’s resolution valli is to have a good season in “My New Year’s Resolution Tips to succeed in your class? Advice for graduates? #OwnIt - own your own learning. Work track this year and sup- is to eat healthier-- so far “Improve my backhand in Leave a legacy. Everywhere you go, you will hard and be proactive. Advocate for port my teammates.” Caleb it’s going really really well. tennis-- it’s going well.” Mr. have the opportunity to influence and inspire yourself and ask questions if you do not others. Embrace those opportunities and Steggemann My others are to obtain an Westfall understand something. challenge yourself to leave a positive imprint indoor garden, which is wherever life leads you! “To work on getting physi- going on right now. And to “Get money-- it’s going Plans after you retire? cally healthier from my make bank which is also pretty bad. I have 50 cents. I would like to travel to different cities and Name: Mr. Hess ankle and eating healthy-- going pretty well and to I need a new way to make countries. it’s going pretty good. I have try and be a better person money.” Olivia Oliver been in the weight room which is also going really and in to see the trainers well.” Frida Hoening. “Raise my grades-- it’s to get back to being able to going good. I have all As.” Netflix: “You” worth watching play and I’ve been eating “My New Year’s Resolution Claire Harju By Cheyenne Copeland, body really thinks twice about said junior Ellie Weaver. healthier foods.” Chamber is to eat healthier-- it’s go- Trojan Tempo Staff Writer it. He is very witty, charming In season two, we find out Browning ing pretty well. I learned a “Coach cheerleading and and extremely intelligent. He Joe has now kidnapped a guy bunch of new recipes.” Dani gymnastics again-- it’s THS- “I like the show “You” loves reading, he even works named Will Bettelheim and “Going to work out at least Sloan going okay, I’m applying to on Netflix because it is full of in a bookstore. taken his name. Will (Joe) has two times a week before many gyms around here.” twists and turns. It is inter- When he sees Guinevere to teach himself how to love school or work--It’s going “Mine is definitely learning Emma Rupert esting to see how a person Beck, he instantly chooses again. well, some weeks I miss a how to focus on my own becomes infatuated with her and she then becomes He learned a lesson from day then make it up the next happiness instead of rely- The Trojan Family resolu- someone will do anything “you”. Beck wants to be a season one: it’s too danger- few weeks, but it is hard. I ing on others for it. I’d say tions seem to be either for them, good or bad,” said writer. She is very smart, ous for him to love again. will get better with time and right now it’s kind of difficult doing okay. Those who junior Alexis Carroll. charming, witty, but there’s so Until he meets Love in LA. “You” on Netflix has much pain inside her. Joe falls Her parents own Anavarin, get used to getting up that because I’m learning how to are doing really well seem everyone talking about Joe in love with Beck and refuses a Whole Foods kinda shop, early.” Lucas Hensley break out of old habits, but to have made it a priority. Goldberg. to let anybody get in the way she’s a rich kid with a twin I’m making progress quickly When trying to get out of old You might think this is just of his relationship with Beck, brother named Forty. ̈”My New Year’s Resolution and I’m really happy about habits, it can be extremely a stereotypical chick flick, but no matter what. Forty has a drug addiction was to go to the gym at it. I know it’s important to difficult. Just push through guys watch it as well. It’s not This meant killing Beck’s best and Love tries to keep him to- least three days a week-- I be able to be content with it and be the best you that just about the love or infatu- friend Peach, all because she gether at all costs and shields haven’t failed yet so that’s yourself without needing you can be. 2020 is our ation, it shows you that even was in love with Beck and him from anything that may good.” Owen Davis other people’s approval and year! when you think you’re safe hated Joe, he saw her as a cause a relapse. There’s also that’s why I chose it for my that maybe you’re really not. threat. He also killed Benji, a few more new characters, “Stop procrastinating-- it’s New Year’s Resolution.” It opens your eyes to a whole Beck’s ex boyfriend. Beck such as Calvin, manager at new perspective. starts seeing Dr. Nicky for Anavarin, Delilah, his apart- “I think it’s a good show, therapy over her best friend ment manager, and her little it makes you think about a lot dying. Joe frames him for sister Ellie. He stalked Love About the writer of interesting stuff and makes Peach’s murder. Beck soon before they even got together, Cheyenne Copeland you think about how things tries to find Joe’s ex girlfriend, which led him to LA. are from the villain’s perspec- Candace, but she seems to Once he starts falling for tive. It makes you feel and have disappeared out of thin Love more and more, Forty My best friends are Sarah Kraynek, root for the villain,” said se- air. meets “Amy” who is really Anna Harman, Adam Tibbits and nior Christian Jones. It shows “I really like the show; Candace coming back for Brandon Swallow. I love all ani- you that people may not be I think the main character revenge on Joe and to save who you truly believe they Joe develops a lot after two Love from his evil mind. To mals. I have three cats, a tortoise are, and opens your eyes to seasons. Even though he is see everything that happened and a dog. My favorite season is the fact that people like this supposed to be a bad guy I within the second season, summer, the hot weather is my actually exist. still love him. I think a lot of start streaming now. Season Joe’s character has people would like the show, 3 will come out in 2021. favorite. I love swimming, hunt- changed and grown over the especially because of the plot ing and fishing. I work at Outback two seasons. In season one, twists it has. Overall, I think Steak house. Joe is a little creepy, but no- everyone should watch it,” Sophie’s Page Page 3 Climate change, a real concern “Hollywood’s Bleeding” By Sophie Matthies, Album Review Part One Trojan Tempo Staff Writer

THS- It’s no secret that looking uncertain for our lines, “How dare you?” to This is a huge problem, climate change has had a planet’s future, not all is world leaders, the 16 year and we as inhabitants huge effect on our world. lost. I’m sure you’ve all old environmental activist of the world need to do Every day, humans heard of popular YouTu- has also caused people something, for the world’s release more greenhouse ber, Mr. Beast. He started all over the world to learn sake. gases into the atmosphere an uproar on YouTube, in about how much we’ve “We could reduce fossil and cut down more forests. which he wanted to plant damaged the earth. fuel emissions and ethanol Are we doing enough to 20 million trees after he hit In September 2019, emissions,” said junior help? his 20 million subscribers she traveled to America to James Craft. Sure, we occasion- milestone in honor of hit- address the problem. She Although we can’t do ally throw our paper in the ting 20 million subscribers. spoke to world leaders this ourselves, hopefully recycling bin, but does that To help him on his about what we need to someone with a bit more Photo By: Internet really do that much? If we journey, celebrities like do to ensure the thriving power will lead us. aren’t willing to do some- the CEO of SpaceX, Elon of our next generations. On a smaller scale of By Sophie Mathies, well. I have no complaints thing about it, how can we Musk ,and Twitter CEO Coming from someone as things that we can do. Trojan Tempo Staff about this song. expect our future genera- Jack Dorsey have donated young as she is, this was a “Turn the lights off Writer tions to survive? money to support the wake up call. every time you leave the “Allergic” - I really ap- “The earth’s tempera- cause. Her speech caused room, maybe use our ture has risen more dra- TROY- “Hollywood’s preciate that the vocals The total amount protests all over the world, phones less,” said Saman- Bleeding” - Starting out (in the beginning at least) matically over time, every of trees planted hit which accumulated more tha Matthies, a freshman. this list strong is the sound a lot less sad than year the earth’s average 20,000,000 on December than 4 million people glob- This is a really big title track of the album, in the previous songs. temperature rises. We are 19, just 56 days after it was ally. problem that’s growing at a very critical point when launched. Though it’s good that worse day by day. If we “Hollywood’s Bleeding.” They seem more hopeful it comes to reversing the Another name that’s these things are happen- don’t do something, and The song begins very in a way. My favorite lyrics effects of climate change,” been quite familiar in the ing, the future of the world do it soon, the future of the soft and pretty sound- of the song are probably: explained biology teacher climate change epidemic is depends on us being earth as we know it is look- ing. But soon after it “Instead of holdin’ me Mr. McCullough. Greta Thunberg. Speaking willing to change. So, what ing grim. smoothly transitions into down you’re only holding Although things are one of her most prominent can each of us do to help? a more rap/hip hop feel. me up / It shouldn’t be so The chorus is very well hard, this is impossible Artist In Residence: What to do on a snow day... written, and the vocals love, allergic.” The beat portrayed in the chorus in the background is also if we have any more! add to the unique feel really cool and interest- By Sophie Matthies, day and clean your room? I song/artist boosts my mood of this song. Overall, I ing. One thing that I really Trojan Tempo Staff Writer make cleaning more enjoy- for the entire day. Even if really enjoyed the first love about this album so able by playing my music you aren’t spending the track. far is how every song has TROY- One of the best feel- out loud and opening up whole day sunrise to sunset its own unique touch. ings for a student is waking my windows to let in natural shuffling artists on Spotify, “Saint-Tropez” - This up to a snow day. An entire light. Even though it usually it’s still a very fun activity was definitely enjoyable “A Thousand Bad Times” - day free of learning, stress, does take the whole day for to spend some of your free to listen to, but the lyrics In this song, the beat and and waking up way too me to do, being as lazy as day doing. (If you have were really nonsensical the effects on his voice early is a dream come true. I am, when I finish I always Spotify, one of the best and a little bit point- are really cool sounding, Although snow days are feel like I accomplished ways to find new music is less. For example: “Abs but what really brings this great, most of us probably something. to scroll all the way down like Abercrombie Fitch gorgeous song together spend the whole day watch- on the home page until (d***, ooh) / Milly, on is the chorus. It was well Name: Evan Joins ing entire series on Netflix Have a snowball fight you find the titles that say Grade: 10 or scrolling on social media. with your family/friends. “Similar to (An Artist you lis- my, whoa.” What really written, and he sings it Even though it’s good to ten to)”. Playing music that makes the difference really nicely. Of these How long have you been have a day to unwind every A good way to make the Spotify recommends to you in this song is how he songs, this one is my drawing? Since about 3 or 4 once in awhile, why not most of the snowy weather is always a good idea. delivers the lyrics. His favorite so far. years old. make the most of your day? is to go outside. Along with singing is exceptional in Listed below are three having a snowball fight, you Along with these ideas, this song. Besides the “Circles” - This song is Do you have any other tal- things you can do to make could also try to make a here are some more things ents or interests? I can play lyrics, this song wasn’t lyrically outstanding. The the most of your next free snowman. This is especially other students at THS do an instrument, play soccer, bad. lyrics are very pretty and and I run track. day. fun if you haven’t done it on their snow days: make more sense than before, because everyone “Enemies” - This song in the previous songs. Clean your room. should experience playing “Sometimes I just sit How did you learn to was pretty cool. The This album displays many draw? I taught myself. in the snow at least once around and do nothing, I know what you’re in their life. Just be sure to but if I feel motivated to do actual sound of it was unique sounding songs, good, and the additional and this one is probably What was the hardest thinking, why would I want wear warm clothes, gloves, it, I will sew,” said Abigail thing to learn in terms of to clean my room on a and snow boots if you have VanHook. singing from rapper “Da- the most pop-like of all of art? That not everything snow day? Although it can them. Baby” fit into the song the songs. needs to have a lot of detail. be a drag to do, cleaning “Catch up on sleep or your room is an important Discover new music. clean my room,” said Mor- What do you love most thing to do on a daily basis. gan Naranjo. about art? The realistic If you’re like me, and don’t One of my favorite ways About the writer value you can make with a clean your room regularly, to spend my free time is “I watch TV, play Sophie Matthies pencil. then you’ll have to get it finding new music. That video games, or read,” said clean sometime. So why incredibly happy feeling you Dahlia Lazier. Have Troy classes helped not make the most of the get when you find a new -I’ve lived in Troy my whole life. you as an artist? Yes. -My favorite band right now is prob- What advice do you have ably twenty one pilots. for the underclassmen that are interested in art? If you -I have two Pomeranians named Oli- want to then pursue it, you never know what you can ver and Lily. accomplish. -I’m 16 years old.

How has art impacted your -I usually spend most of my free time life? It gives me something working, listening to music, or watch- to do. ing YouTube. What artist or mentor has been your biggest inspira- -My favorite color is purple. tion? My aunt. I saw her art -I want to be a meteorologist when at a young age and wanted to be able to do what she I’m older. could. -I prefer iced tea over coffee. payton’s page January 2020 Sports Trojan Tempo 4 Female Athlete of Male Athlete of the the Month 24 Month By Payton Ross, Trojan Tempo Sports Editor

TROY- With the news of Kobe Bryant and his daughter passing away in a helicopter accident this week, the world was shocked and saddened. Basketball players near and far have been influ- Name: Lily Hemm enced by Bryant’s hard- Name: Troy High School School: Troy High School working, “not enough” School: Shaeden Olden Grade: Senior mind-set. Grade: Junior Sport: Swimming In October 2018, Sport: Basketball Bryant released a book Photo by the Internet Words to live by: “Just called The Mamba Men- Words to live by: You keep swimming!” tality. The Mamba Mental- but athletes, students and seven others, were head- complish it or you won’t Toughest opponent: Hailey win some, you lose ity takes the readers into adults have also taken ing to a basketball game be perfect, there is no Honeycutt. some, but you live to fight Favorite home-cooked the mind of one of the on this mentality in their when Bryant’s private reason not to strive for another day. meal: Lasagna. most analytical, intel- everyday lives. helicopter crashed. Now, your goal. Toughest opponent: Favorite restaurant: Chi- ligent, creative basketball When the news came fans all around the world The NBA lost a leg- Myself. potle. players of all time. In out that Kobe died in are left with the impos- end, but the Bryant family Favorite home-cooked an interview with CBS Whose mind would you the accident, everybody sible task of trying to sort lost so much more. To meal: Meatloaf. like to read: My dog’s mind, Sports, Bryant states the was shocked, but when out all he did and not only us, he is known as Three Favorite restaurant: Griffey. Mamba Mentality is “to the news broke that his the impact he left on the Rings and Black Mamba, Mom’s kitchen. Place where you’d love to be able to constantly try 13-year-old daughter basketball industry, but as but to the Bryants he is Whose mind would you travel: Italy. to be the best version of passed away as well, it a father figure as well. known as daddy, hus- like to read: Ann’s. Something in the world yourself.” took this tragedy to a dif- Bryant’s legacy is band, brother, son and you’d like to change: Per- Place where you’d love Not only basketball ferent level. that no matter what you so much more. Rest in sonally, I want to become a to travel: Jamaica. players have been influ- Gianna Bryant played put your mind to, even if peace 24. doctor so I can help people Something in the world enced by this mentality basketball. The two, plus you know you can’t ac- live their best lives. you’d like to change: Do you plan to play in The hate people have for I plan to college, where: each other. attend either The Ohio State Ross Recap: Winter Sports Do you plan to play in University or Wellesley Col- By Payton Ross, 8.8 on the floor and 7.8 on the bars. Last season, Kraynek college, where: Yes, lege. Trojan Tempo Sports Editor was an individual state qualifier in the vault. Octavia Rambert What sets you apart was Troy’s other individual placer. Rambert placed 11th on undecided. from your competition: Boys Basketball- The boys are currently 10-6 overall and floor, scoring a 9.0. Make sure you clear your calendars and What sets you apart If I decide I’m going to do 8-5 in league play. Juniors Shaeden Olden and Jaden Owens come out to Gem City in Tipp City to support the seniors on from your competition: something, I do it. have had a lot to contribute to the Trojans this year. Olden, Senior Night. Senior Night will take place on February 7 with My mentality. What are your strengths: who was featured as Male Athlete of the month, dropped 32 a start time of 5:45. What are your I am very driven and have points against West Carrollton on January 17 which was his strengths? Being a worked very hard for all of highest scoring game. Olden is currently second in the MVL Swimming- On January 25, the swim team traveled to leader. my accomplishments. for rebounds and points per game. Jaden Owens dropped 32 Trotwood to compete in the MVL Championship meet. Lily What are your goals for points against Middletown on December 23 which is his high- Hemm, Hailey Honeycutt, Megan Robinson and Addie What are your goals for yourself before you fin- est scoring game of the season. The Trojans have two home Fields placed third in the 200 Medley Relay. Lily Hemm, yourself before you fin- ish high school: To keep games remaining. On February 4, the boys host number Hailey Honeycutt, Addie Fields and Ally Kyle placed third in ish high school: Leave working hard, to get good one Sidney in the MVL (Valley). On February 14, the boys the 400 Freestyle Relay. Lily Hemm placed third overall in my mark. grades, and have fun. are taking on the Piqua Indians in a rivalry showdown. Make the 500 Freestyle. Congratulations to Lily Hemm for setting What keeps you moti- What keeps you motivat- sure you come and support the Trojans at their last two home the school record for the mile swim by a time of 20:57.73. vated: What I have been ed: I am usually very driven games and pack the student section. Hemm’s time was more than 20 seconds faster than the old record that was set in 2015 by Lindsey Orozco. With key through/come from. and am motivated by my What gets you fired up teammates a lot. Girls Basketball- This season, the girls basketball team is swimmer Michael Griffith out for the boys, the boys gave all that they had at the meet but did not end up placing in the top before a game: Music. What gets you fired up currently 10-7 overall and 9-5 in league play. Sophomore Macie Taylor is currently number two in the MVL standings five in any events. The boys placed seventh overall by 110 before a game: Listening to Other clubs/activities/ for average number of steals per game and third in the MVL points. music and hanging out with sports: AAU. for average points scored per game. On January 22, Taylor my teammates. Most memorable ac- dropped a career high 27 points against Fairborn which led Wrestling- On January 11, the wrestling team traveled to Other clubs/activities/ complishment: Dub on them to the 53-52 win against the Skyhawks. Tia Bass is also Miamisburg. Carlos Quientero placed second, Nolan Fox National Honors sports: making her mark on the MVL defensively. Bass is currently placed third and Joe Cusick placed fifth. Quientero is cur- Fort. Society and Vice President second in the MVL for average number of rebounds and rently second in the 160 weight class in the MVL going 20-5 Who is your role model: of Key Club. blocks per game. Bass is currently third offensively for field along with 16 pins. Nolan Fox is currently third in the 106 My mom and dad. Most memorable accom- goal percentage. With only a couple of weeks left in the sea- weight class in the MVL going 15-9 followed by 10 pins. Joe plishment: Probably when son, the girls are facing some big league games that could Cusick is currently third in the 195 weight class going 6-10 I qualified for districts my be crucial for the OHSAA playoffs. The girls will be hosting with three pins. Zach Evans is seventh in the 126 weight sophomore year in the 500 Tipp City on February 1 and then will be traveling to Piqua on class going 4-6. Carson DeHart is third in the 180 weight yard freestyle or setting the February 8. class going 4-11. Noah Leach is currently sixth in the 182 Troy High School Women’s weight class going 6-14. About the author... 1650 yard freestyle record Hockey- This season, the Trojan hockey team has been fo- My name is Payton Ross this year with a time of cused on rebuilding the team and getting the underclassman Bowling- The boys bowling team is currently tied with Tipp and I am a senior. I have 20:57.73. ready for the upcoming years. Troy is currently 4-11-1 overall. City for the number one spot in the MVL (Miami) standings. been writing for the Tro- Advice for aspiring play- “The main goal is this year is to rebuild and help grow the They are currently 6-4 overall and 4-1 in league play. The ers: Join swim team, it’s a hockey team,” said senior Zak Uhlenbrock. “We have to get girls bowling team is currently second in the MVL (Miami) jan Tempo since I was a lot of fun and we are always a lot of young players. We really want to get the community with a 6-4 overall record and 3-2 record in league play. sophomore and have al- there to support our team- and students more involved as well. The team is very opti- On January 20, the bowling teams traveled to the Pioneer ways enjoyed it. I am cur- mates! mistic and positive about the rest of the season. The team Classic in Lima. Both teams finished seventh at the Pioneer rently the Sports Editor. I Who is your role model: has been in the shadows for a while now and we really want Classic, with the boys and girls both qualifying for the cham- love writing about sports My friend, Katie Castaneda to change that.” pionship bracket, but falling in the first round. The boys were and interacting with our is a great role model be- The boys’ next hockey game will be on February 2 at sixth out of 22 teams heading into championship play with a Hobart Arena against Alter. The game will begin at 11:30 so 3,391, but they fell 3-0 to St. Henry and dropped to seventh athletes. It is something I cause she always perse- am very passionate about veres in every part of her life make sure you show some Trojan spirit and watch the boys in the final standings. The girls were seventh out of 19 teams and is inspiring to her peers. fight for the win. after qualifying with 2,832, but they fell to Wapakoneta 3-0 and love doing. I am plan- in the opening round. On January 25, the teams competed ning on majoring in sports Gymnastics- To begin the 2020 gymnastics season, the girls in the ’Boro Rolloff Saturday at Poelking South. The Trojan medicine or athletic Photos by Lee Woolery, traveled to Cincinnati and placed sixth. The Trojans had their girls qualified for the finals but fell in head-to-head play and Speedshot Photogra- training when I go off to first home meet on January 21. The girls finished in sixth finished fourth, while the boys finished seventh in the 22- college and I hope to get phy once again, scoring 129.750 points. Senior gymnast Sarah team field. Kraynek placed fifth overall by 34.3 points. She placed third involved with my college’s on the vault (9.1), tied for fifth on the beam (8.6) and scored *Accurate as of January 27* sports teams in any way possible. Logan M. Watern Page 5 Troy High School 2020 About the author... Hi, I’m Logan M. Watern. I am an 18 year old senior who attends Troy High School. Most days you can fi nd me over at the senior bench or walking the halls with my super large ACU camo bookbag hoisted on my shoulders. I enjoy learning about anything car or military related and can tell you all about certain aircraft or armored vehicles from any nation’s armed forces or self defense forces. M1 Abrams, a 40 year old Titan Clunker of the month By Logan M. Watern, By Logan M. Watern people to get it unstuck. Trojan Tempo Defense Trojan Tempo Staff Writer On to the clunker rating, the fi rst one of Analyst 2020 and the decade that follows. This is THS- Ladies and gentlemen, welcome a system that will rate the overall car with LIMA- For more than 100 back for the fi rst Clunker of the Month for respects of reliability, cost eff ectiveness, years there has been a the year 2020. Today we have another teenager sensibility, squad room, and style. machine on the battlefi eld vehicle to review that is just as good, or This will be done on a one to ten scale with that has made infantrymen bad, as the last few cars and trucks we ten being the best and one being terrible, run in fear...a machine that is able to cross trenches, run have reviewed in 2019. after all of the decisions have been made over barbed wire, and move Today we have MariCait Gillespie, by the offi cial THS Clunker judging panel, over terrain that a usual car a senior at Troy High School who you the scores will be added up and rated on a or truck would not be able can fi nd hanging out around the senior scale of 50 points. to maneuver over...it can do bench most mornings. Ms. Gillespie Reliability is sort of low because of the this while shooting and taking drives a 2009 Hyundai Sonata, that she brakes and their lack of reliability, but not shots from small arms and took damage to one M2 Brad- Abrams tanks against ISIS in has named Gertrude. This clunker has too low due to the tried and true Hyundai other large caliber weapons. ley Fighting Vehicle. No M1 Iraq. Egypt uses license built 171,774 hard driven miles on the odome- reliability of the drivetrain, so a score of This machine is the all Abrams were destroyed by M1A1 Abrams tanks in its mili- ter, and some rather interesting issues that 6/10 points will fi t nicely. Cost eff ectiveness powerful and fearsome tank, enemy fi re. The reason for the tary, and the Royal Australian come with almost 172,000 hard earned is reasonably high due to the abundance and for 40 years the United success was superior armor, Army has around 59 M1A1 miles. of parts and the price runs around $4,000- States of America has used technology, planning, and the tanks in its force to replace its The fi rst issue is rather interesting $5,000 on Edmunds.com, so 8/10 points. the infamous M1 Abrams use of Blitzkrieg, a way of older German made Leopard for a car to have, the windows will not Teenager sensibility is high because the Main Battle Tank (MBT). using speed to overwhelm the 1A5 MBTs. roll down if the temperature is over 80 small size, low cost, and a gas mileage of The M1 Abrams has defending enemy force devel- The Abrams is depicted in degrees Fahrenheit. This has got to be 22 city/32 highway, this gives it a score of newer variants being used in oped by World War II General multiple movies either as the the US Army and US Marine Erwin Rommel of Germany. real thing or a cheaper older rather annoying when you have a typi- 8.5/10 points. Squad room is low because it Corps. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, After the Persian Gulf tank modifi ed to look like the cal Ohio summer day in August with 90 is a smaller car, but can still fi t fi ve people, Iraq, Egypt, and Australia War the M1A2 started enter- Abrams. An example of this degree weather and high humidity index. so a score of 5/10. Style is somewhat de- with the Republic of China ing service with a host of is in the movie Hulk (2003) One of the biggest issues though is batable here and we have come to a score (Taiwan) all operate versions upgrades and new parts, where the Hulk appears to the brake system almost as a whole, with of 5.5/10 points. This brings the score to of the Abrams . including a commander’s tear apart and throw a couple the brake pads, calipers, and hoses being 33/50 points, a very respectable score for a The M1 was originally independent thermal viewer, of M1A1 Abrams tanks, which replaced twice since she has procured the teen’s fi rst car. born as a plan to make a weapon station, position navi- were actually British made vehicle, and according to MariCait one of If you have any suggestions or would modernized and advanced gation equipment, a depleted Centurion Mk.1 with fabri- these may go out next. like to be featured in next months issue, Main Battle Tank that was Uranium mesh put on top cated parts to make it look like One lesson you can learn from Ms. contact Logan Watern on Instagram @lo- to replace the M48, Patton’s of the Dorchester Armor, a the American monster. Gillespie and her car is that you should gan__watern19, or Mr. Owen in room 105. younger and stronger brother, transmission attached to the In conclusion, the M1 always listen to the check engine light the M60 family of tanks. The HTG1500 engine and a full Abrams has served for 40 when it comes on, for her this instance XM1 program was launched set of controls and displays years and has done this re- happened where gas fumes where leaking in the 1970s and both GM linked by a digital data bus. markably well, so good in fact and Chrysler put out concepts This is a move away from that it is expected to serve into the engine HVAC system, emitting the for testing by the US Govern- the M1A1 which is considered well into the 2030s alongside strong and somewhat sickening smell of ment, with the victor being to be the last analog tank its replacement which is gasoline. Chrysler Defense. The base developed by the US Depart- slated to come along in the A great story Ms. Gillespie has to M1 was upgraded to the M1IP ment of Defense. Later, the mid 2020s. share is when she fi rst got her license and (Improved Performance) M1A1s where upgraded to If you have any questions decided to take her friend to the local Cold entered service in 1984 with M1A1HC and M1A1D variants or comments, or would like Stone Ice Cream parlor and get some ice the same 105mm L7 gun, the which brought them into the more of these articles you can cream, as she pulled up she went too far M1A1 in 1986, and the heavily 21st century with technology message me @logan__wa- and bent over the parking sign, as well updated M1A2 in 1992. borrowed from the M1A2. tern19 on Instagram, or in Mr. as bending her front license plate. So far, The M1A1 served and The M1A2 SEP (System Owen’s room, 105. Gertrude has been to the states of Geor- performed very well in the Enhancement Package) gia and New York, and has been stuck in Persian Gulf War in 1991 series was developed as the mud at Miami East which took seven when the US led coalition a further system upgrade forces for the UN pushed and added armor, including Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi Re- Depleted Uranium armor, and publican Guard out of Kuwait, upgraded HEAT and APFSDS Darin Johnson proving its reliability with its ammunition. new 120mm M256 Smooth- The M1A2 is still being up- Aden Francis bore main gun, an American graded in Lima, Ohio. A quick Jonathan Post built Rheinmetall L/44, and 45 minute drive north on I-75 its large Honeywell HTG1500 you can fi nd the only place Adam Kraynek gas turbine engine. in the world where upfi tting The Battle of 73 Easting, a of technology, repairs, and Clay Baker tank battle in Operation Des- refurbishments are all taken Kristefer Williams ert Sabre, was the defi ning care of and shipped out from. moment and real test for the This makes Ohio important to Jonathan Lewis M1 Abrams. 159 T-72s and the US and its allies across 260 light armored vehicles, the world, all while bringing Ella Furlong including BMP-1s and Sturm- jobs and money to the local Lexie Bolen .economy انلكوت Ss, (of the infamous Tawakalna Ala Allah) Today you can fi nd the Kyran Earl) هللا ىلع division, Iraq’s Elite Fight- M1A1/M1A2 Abrams in US ing force of the Republican service in Eastern Europe Guard) lasted just 90 minutes along the borders of Belarus Congratulations!! against UN forces led by the and Russia, Iraq, Syria, and in SPONSORED BY US. Only 24 Iraqi tanks were small numbers in Afghanistan December Trojan Way Drawing Winners. functional and able to move fi ghting terrorist groups. Saudi INDEPENDENT AUTO back to Baghdad. Arabia uses M1A2S export TOGETHER, to show RESILIENCE, remember to OWN IT and The 2nd Armored Cavalry Abrams tanks in the fi ght never forget that YOU MATTER! #TrojanFamily, #TrojanWay Regiment (2nd ACR), a group against Iranian backed Houthi assigned to the VII Corps, rebels in Yemen, with moder- only lost 6 Dragoon APCs and ate success. Iraq uses M1A1 January 2020 Jakob’s Page Trojan Tempo 6 technique. October, which made for a pleasant surprise. Seriously, Anyway, a little later into the book a Chinese Baptist why did no-one tell me it was a connected universe? I Bean Bag Books minister (who’s from Oklahoma) and a Vatican ambas- would have paid more attention if I knew that. sador get word that one of the Baptists ministers congre- The characters in The Bear and The Dragon are a By Jakob Smith, gation is giving birth at a nearby hospital. For those that solid 7.5 out of 10. Some read like b-movie scripts, while Trojan Tempo Staff Writer are unaware, China had the infamous one-child policy. others are just blatant cliches. Others, however, are actu- Basically, it’s a extremely late-term abortion done as soon ally well-written and character-ful, although that privilege THS LIBRARY- Tom Clancy is notorious for writing large as the baby crowns. Now, the mother and father lost their mainly falls to the returning characters, not the newer cast. books. From Hunt for Red October to the Jack Ryan fi rst child a few years ago, and they haven’t registered to The action, however, is nicely done, and fl ows smoothly. series, he is a man who somehow adds intricate detail to have another child. The minister and the Vatican ambas- 8.5/10. his story without bogging down the plot, The Bear and The sador then rush over to the hospital to stop the abortion, This book, is, however, where Tom Clancy starts to Dragon is such a book. This is Tom Clancy’s lengthiest and they both get blasted by the Chinese cops for doing run off the rails a little bit. His early works were fantastic. book by far, weighing in at a whopping 1,028 pages long. so, although the baby lives. Oh, and a CNN news crew Red Storm Rising is one of my favorite novels of all time, Sometimes I wonder why I do this to myself. Alas, here is recorded the entire thing. I’m not even halfway through this but apparently he discovered that blatant American self- my review of The Bear and The Dragon. book, and it’s already a wild ride. serving shlock sold better than good, detailed stories that The Bear and The Dragon is a fi ctional work regard- For a book published just 13 years before his death, has good people on both sides. Oh, well. Can’t win ‘em all. ing a war between the Russian Federation and America Tom Clancy still manages to knock it out of the park with But, for what it is, The Bear and The Dragon is a decent versus China. It starts off as a thriller spy novel, dwelling his characters and their dialogue. The inner monologue story with interesting characters and plot twists, that unfor- deep in the politicking of ambassadors as, in the shadows, portions still can take up half a page, but they at least tunately doesn’t hold up to Tom Clancy’s earlier work. a CIA operative hits a virtual gold mine as he gains access make sense, which is more than I can say for other au- This month, the library added books like Technically, to secret Chinese intelligence. This fi rst part is, well, it has thors that try to attempt this (foreshadowing for the next You Started It, by Lana Wood Johnson, And the Trees adult situations. For those of you wondering how such BeanBag Books? Perhaps). Crept In, by Dawn Kurtagich, and War Stories: True stories a dry and dusty tome about foreign policy can get racy, Here’s my rating: 10/10 on dialogue and characters. from the fi rst and second World Wars by Paul Dowswell. well, apparently seduction is a very eff ective intelligence They pull characters from Rainbow Six and Hunt for Red Be sure to check them out! What to do with all your free time By Jakob Smith, I know that this may seem think that as long as it gets are expensive, they do take Trojan Tempo Staff Writer to fall under the sports um- the imagination fl owing and up time. That’s why they’re brella that I laid out earlier, adds a little more magic into hobbies. They are things we TROY- It has long been said but hear me out. I weight your life, it works for me. do in our spare time, with by denizens of Troy High lift, because not only is it The same can be said for what money we are willing School that there is nothing fun, but it’s also good for writing and music, whether to part with. They aren’t to do in Troy. While this is me. Exercise in general can that be listening to it or just a useless time sink not inaccurate, the common fall under this hobby, but I creating it. YouTube has a for people with too much or typical response seems prefer weight lifting as op- huge selection of videos money burning a hole in to be to roll over and take a posed to cardio. I also fi nd it that have writing tips for just their pocket. Hobbies can nap. How many nights have helpful to come into exercis- about any genre and style of help you meet people you been wasted away while ing as something fun to do, writing. As for music, even would have never known such exciting time-wasters not a chore. Life is short, just stringing together a otherwise; hobbies can danced just outside our vi- and if you can’t even enjoy few chords or a few verses enrich your life in ways you sion, I can only imagine. For the activities that make you can be both entertaining didn’t even know were pos- anyone who almost had an healthier and improve your and rewarding, though it sible. They help de-stress aneurysm reading that last well-being, you might as also believe in the value of sew a button onto a pair obviously takes a little more us, they beat back boredom, sentence (just as I almost well give up. being connected to nature, of shorts. (If you want an knowledge of beats, tempo, and inspire creativity. There had a stroke writing it), I’m Next on my list is a few even if by a small amount. example, just imagine how rhythm and general com- has never been a better talking about hobbies. hobbies I’ve decided to I have also dabbled in much money Mr. Owen position than the average time in human history to get While a great number label as “outdoorsy”. I prefer some amateur gardening, could save if he hemmed person has (again, YouTube a hobby, and the best time of activities can fall under hiking and fi shing, but this and even some sewing. his own pants.) is a great source for this sort is right. Now. such an umbrella, few seem can include hunting, biking, While these may seem like I know it may not seem of stuff ). Heck, even just (Or a few minutes to have been picked up etc. Being outdoors is good “girly” stuff , I would say like it, but even simply critiquing music can become after you read this article. by students here at THS. for both the body and the learning how to grow your reading and writing can be a hobby of its own. Whenever you get to it, So, for those who don’t fall soul. Vitamin D from the own food and repair your hobbies that involve a lot Now, I know a fair really. Doesn’t have to be, into the common trifecta of sun is proven to support own clothing isn’t a “girly” of creativity and thought. I amount of what I suggested like, NOW now. Just when- sports-band-theatre, I’ll list your immune system, and thing at all. I believe that know that not a whole lot may seem really expensive, ever you got the spare time, some of my own hobbies, also gives you calcium. they are great skills to have, of people consider reading or a big time sink, or a lot yeah?) and throw out a few others Exercise in general releases even if it’s just learning how to be a “hobby”, but I still of eff ort. And that’s, for the some of you out there might serotonin, even if it’s just to grow some green onion most part, true. Hobbies be interested in. hiking at Charleston Falls on a windowsill, or how to First off , weight lifting. or Brukner Nature Center. I Everything you need to know about (applying to) college By Jakob Smith, fi rst step is done. Trojan Tempo Staff Writer Okay, okay, I know that that took a lot of traveling THS- As we head out of January and into February, and planning. But after you some seniors are starting to seriously think about have visited your choice college (better late than never?). Payton Ross felt college(s), then you can similar anxiety when trying to fi gure out the best time get on to applying to the to get started. The best time, as the Van Halen song ones you like best. Now, goes, is RIGHT. NOW. But where to begin? Apply- you can use CommonApp ing for colleges is a confusing, scary, and expensive to apply, but I personally process. This will be an abridged guide to help some don’t like it, and after the of us that are struggling. fi rst two or three colleges it First up, choosing a college. While you may not all started to blur together know what you want to major in (I still don’t), what for me. Abby Kidder ex- matters is fi nding a college that suits you. Personally, pressed frustration with I prefer smaller colleges with lots of student activi- CommonApp, citing how ties, and while I don’t want them to be rural, I would the website didn’t have all not seem like a whole lot, but trust me, it’s better than prefer to stay away from a major city. the colleges she wanted to apply to. I would rather nothing. Private, well-funded schools, like Wittenberg First, go to a college website. I chose colleges use the college websites individual applying process, University also give out fairly large sums for quali- that were fairly close to me, and I scoured their web- but to each their own. fi ed prospective students. Working in school can also sites. What majors/minors they off er, clubs, sports, Then, send your ACT/SAT scores from their take the bite out of some of the costs. It’s usually student life, programs, scholarships, etc are all very respective websites (for a fee, of course) to the not recommended for your fi rst semester, or even important to your decision making process. schools, sign the pink slip in the guidance offi ce to your fi rst year, but certainly afterwards a job, even a Then, once you fi nd a few you like, start plan- get them to send your transcripts to your chosen minimum-wage one, helps a lot. ning visits! Usually, once a month colleges will have schools, and boom! Done. Now begins the waiting a weekend visiting day. Students and staff alike will game. About the Author walk you around campus, show the sights and ex- I know that some are scared of college due to the Jakob has lived in Ohio for almost 13 years, and is a plain what that school has to off er. Only after you’ve perceived cost. And it can cost you a fortune, if you senior in high school. Jakob, when not at school or work, chosen a few colleges you really like would I advise don’t do your research. First off , FAFSA. It’s a scary, often spends his leisure time reading, writing, wargam- you to dig through their website even further. Go to unintuitive mess of a website, but FAFSA can pay for ing and hanging out with friends. Jakob also enjoys video the college admissions page (generally, the admis- up to half your tuition in some cases. Scholarships editing, weight lifting, gardening and engaging in political sions page is really handy) to view what they require are also useful, including local scholarships (includ- arguments with strangers over the Internet. His favorite color is green, and on more than one occasion he has for you to give them when you apply, and boom, the ing the ones we off er at the THS website). $500 may almost been hit by a car. January 2020 Allison Irey’s Entertainment Trojan Tempo 7 Netfl ix No More: Shows removed for 2020 By Allison Irey, About the Author... Trojan Tempo Entertain- ment Editor Hey there! I’m Allison Irey, the Trojan Tempo’s MY COUCH- January However, this isn’t the certain amount of time the provider is not willing Entertainment Editor. 1st, 2020 was a day only reason why you may before it ends, and they to renew the rights. I’m a senior, and this is see your favorite pro- must discuss future op- If your favorite title meant for celebration for my second year on the the new decade; instead, grams disappearing from tions. isn’t on Netfl ix or was Tempo Staff . for millions of 90’s sitcom Netfl ix. Relocating to Typically, these recently removed, don’t lovers across the world, other streaming services agreements only last panic! You can go online I actually fell in love it was a tragedy, as isn’t the most common for a year. Netfl ix and to help.netfl ix.com/en/ with the news writing “Friends” was removed reason, either. the provider can work to titlerequest and submit class on accident! I from Netfl ix. While According to Netfl ix, form a renewal, but that’s a request, and you can originally signed up for Netfl ix agreed to keep it “If a TV show or movie based upon the cost of submit this as many creative writing junior for as long as possible, you love is leaving, it the licensing agreement, times as you want. Per- year, but that class was full. I wasn’t too fond of “Friends” is to be relo- indicates that our licens- how popular the title is, haps you can sit down journalistic writing coming into the class, but I cated on HBO Max when ing agreement with the and whether or not the for a few hours each day absolutely love it now. content provider is about provider is willing to re- and submit the same it launches in May. What makes it easiest for me is being able to As more streaming to end.” Basically, this new the rights of the pro- request over and over write about my greatest passion: entertainment. platforms open up, popu- means the agreement gram. Though “Friends” again until Netfl ix even- lar television shows and Netfl ix arranges with the may be a popular title, tually listens. I love everything Hollywood; everything pop cul- movies are constantly company that makes the cost of keeping it on ture related is kind of my thing, which is why I’ve being moved around. that program only has a Netfl ix is far too high, and spent my senior year specializing in it. Outside of the WTHS newsroom, I dance, actively participate in Girl Scouts, write creative- ly, choreograph, and produce music. I’m a super Hollywood’s “Cats” is for the birds creative person, if you couldn’t tell. By Allison Irey After high school, I’ll be devastated to leave Trojan Tempo Entertain- the Trojan Tempo staff , but I plan on continu- ment Editor ing the media route in college; I’ll be majoring in Integrated Media (which is basically a combina- TROY- “Usually, if a to my surprise, absolutely dating a movie after its tion of fi lm, TV, and music production) at Ohio movie is bad, I might no one saw this fi lm. But release is… well, inter- University! My ultimate dream jobs are a tie see it again just to hate at the same time, why esting, to say the least. between working for Nickelodeon and/or being watch it. Not this one; would you want to? Movies aren’t like video an Ultra Music Festival headlining DJ. My goals “Cats” (2019) instilled a “Cats” developed a games; you can’t just are all over the place, but they all fall under the primal fear in me and I bad reputation on the day release an update when entertainment category. never want to see it again the trailer was released. you realize it’s fi lled with With scheduling season rapidly approach- or I may cry...You’ll be Social media was quick bugs and visual mis- subjected to wonderful to criticize the terrible takes. By the time their ing, if you’re even considering taking the news sights such as seeing looking CGI, wondering “fi nished version” was writing class: DO IT. Don’t let anything hold you hands have fur in one why the fi lm’s creators ready, all of the theaters back from taking this class. It is the most fulfi lling scene and none in the didn’t opt to put the char- in our area had stopped class I’ve ever taken, and I highly recommend next, watch the cats fl oat acters into makeup and least an ounce of eff ort playing it anyway. that anyone who enjoys writing to join the Trojan above the ground ran- costume. With all of this into the CGI. Instead, If you wanted to see Tempo. You won’t regret it at all. domly, and have clothes right off the bat, it never they decided to release a good, warm hearted, animated like an old had a chance at getting a an unpatched version, and emotional Christmas TROJAN TEMPO STAFF “Veggie Tales” episode,” single positive review. and chose to update week released movie, I Sports Editor- Payton Ross (via Tumblr user @d-o- This fi lm had a bud- it later. A lot of people sure hope you didn’t see Advice Column- Ambrosia Westcott t-s). get of 95 million dollars, worked on this movie, “Cats” (2019). I hope Entertainment Editor- Allison Irey Before you get any and still released an un- meaning a lot of people you saw “Little Women” Arts Editor- Camille Scribner further into this story, fi nished version. Granted, saw this version before it instead. It’s better, it has Artist: Evan Joins no, I did not see “Cats” I suspect most of that was sent out to theaters, Timothee Chalamet, and Staff Writers (2019). I did not want to. was spent on celebrities and every single one of it’s nominated for several Sophie Matthies Apparently, neither did like Taylor Swift, James them thought, “meh, it’s Academy Awards. “Cats” Jakob Smith anyone else; I ran an Corden, and Rebel good enough for now.” (2019) could never come Logan Watern Instagram poll asking if Wilson, you’d think they The concept of up- close to those standards. Cheyenne Copeland anyone had seen it, and would attempt to put at Anna Harman Advisor: Mr. Owen Please remember that the Trojan Tempo is a student newspaper and may not refl ect the beliefs of the Troy Interested in music production? City Schools. By Allison Irey, Trojan Tempo Entertainment Editor

TROY- If you’re a musician “In total, I wrote about as Apple Music and Spo- musicians to start our music looking to turn your pas- 80 songs, so picking which tify. It’s very convenient for careers: Taylor Swift and sion into a career, you may ones to put on the EP was beginner artists, and Brenna Dodie for Brenna, Lil Peep have considered releasing a struggle. I would love to highly recommends it. How- for Trista, nothing,nowhere. a single, album, or EP: but release some of them, but ever, if you’re not interested for Parker, and Avicii for you might be confused as to some of them shouldn’t ever in paying a fee, the best op- myself. where to start. If that’s the see the light of day,” Brenna tion for beginning musicians Our advice for beginning case, don’t panic! shares. “The hardest part have proven to be platforms producers? Every successful musi- was sharing it with everyone such as Soundcloud or “Everyone should try cian was once in your shoes. I know, and also don’t know. YouTube. You might not to make their own music. Take University of Cincinnati Once it’s out, it exists, and earn any revenue, but the Everyone has something to student, who goes by the people make their own opin- exposure is an advantage to say, and it can be hard to put alias of Brenna Nicole, for ions: good or bad.” getting your music out there. feelings into words. I can say example. She is an un- Releasing her music ap- What about the produc- a million things in a poem signed, independent artist pears to be the easiest part. ing and recording process? and sing it over a track and who is currently studying She explains, “after every In the halls of THS, we feel whole,” Trista elabo- result don’t make as much sical background, if you want commercial music production song has been recorded and have quite a few talented rates. “And if you’re not good money because they don’t to get into music production at UC, and has been writing mastered, you can decide to producers: senior Trista at making music, oh well! put out as much products as or writing songs, the best music since before she can distribute your music through Sherman, junior Parker It’s not a big deal. Just put mainstream artists,” Parker thing you can do is listen and remember; she released her diff erent websites and plat- Williams, and myself are your heart and energy into it, explains. “The easiest thing write lots of music,” Brenna fi rst fi ve song EP, Incredible forms. Record labels have only a few. Though all three and something beautiful and about producing is want- advises. “Don’t get discour- Strings as a senior in high their own distribution meth- of us use the software FL amazing will come of it.” ing to make music. Every aged if something you write school last January. ods, but for smaller artists Studio ($99-$899 depending “The most diffi cult thing producer wants to make isn’t as good as you want it Surprisingly, releasing like me, I can use websites on your version), we each about producing music music, and we all have that to be; the more you write, her album wasn’t even the like CD baby.” produce diff erent genres: is the struggle of being inspiration somewhere deep the better you’ll get, so don’t hardest part of her process; CD baby charges artists experimental, alternative motivated to work. Many inside.” beat yourself up!” writing and choosing her small fees to release music rap, and EDM. Each of us producers struggle with “Regardless of your mu- best songs turned out to be. onto bigger platforms such were inspired by diff erent staying motivated and as a January 2020 Ambrosia’s Page Trojan Tempo 8 Ask Ambrosia Gender Roles and Stereotypes By Ambrosia Westcott, this because of the whole even women having How do I get a prom Trojan Tempo Staff Writer idea of it’s a girl, everything more hospitality and has to be pink or it’s a boy nurturing jobs while men date with someone THS- A person’s gender everything has to be blue. have business jobs and who isn’t my girl- and the stereotypes to- Toys are this way too, the professions that require friend? wards said gender should whole idea of boys should higher education. not define who they are or play with wrestler figures These stereotypes have First I want everyone how they are treated. and little girls should have changed to be more The way we treat baby dolls enforces gender equal, but women are to know prom isn’t people because gender/ stereotypes. still sometimes discrimi- the biggest moment stereotypes needs to be “In stores there’s the nated against because of your days in high change, and people need girl and the boy toy section, of the antiquated idea school, it’s a night to to be more accepting of if you look down them one that men are better. have fun and enjoy others’ choices. Men and is completely pink and the Yet a person’s women should be equal in other is blue,” said Fiona gender has an effect yourself. As for getting this society, and while we Atkinson. on their future. “We still a date, if she isn’t your are getting there, we just A boy should be able to have not seen a lot of girlfriend why does she aren’t quite there yet. play with Barbies and girls women in strong gov- need to be? Ask her as Childhood is the should not be judged for ernment positions, such a friend, it doesn’t have most influential time in a wanting to be Spiderman. as president, or in other person’s life, especially “My husband and I nev- powerful positions. I be- to be more than that. when it comes to who er cared if our sons played lieve that we are gonna they will grow up to be. with cars or a baby doll, we keep going until equality How can I talk to a Parents have a huge part didn’t worry about things truly gets reached,” said girl who is always in that development. If like that, we shouldn’t think Anna Mobelini. around her friends a child is raised with the that boys cant show these Gender identity is idea that they have to act emotions,” said Hampshire. a changing concept, and I can never get a a certain way because of As people grow, they and while that has been word in? their gender, it could make do form their own opinions, accepted by many, not them think that it’s wrong which may be different that all agree. If you are an Talk to her friends as to do things that go against they were raised but they adult and you notice that well, don’t feel like you gender stereotypes, thus could be worse, even in a woman has a deeper leading to strained relation- the simplest things such as voice or a man has need to only talk to her. ships with their parents. how they treat others. feminine features you care of themselves without you are, no matter how If you like her it is bet- “There is something to This leads to being still need to understand being called names. As well you think others are going be said about boys only a young adult where the that they are a woman and ter to have her friends as the simplest thing as a to judge you. This world is being able to be tough and things people do and say a man. like you too. short haircut shouldn’t be changing, and for the better. just thought we want our have an even higher influ- “I see many trans peo- worried about from a girl. If you are someone who kids to be good people,” ence on their own life, col- ple day to day, giving them “I believe that males acts in a way that is tradi- How do I talk to my said English teacher, Mrs. lege, employers, and even groups and safe spaces are scared to dress out of tional for your gender, that Hampshire. adult relationships. is different however,” said crush without getting the norm and their comfort is great too! It is your time These children Workplace stereotypes Mobelini. nervous? range because of the fact to own it, so go be yourself! shouldn’t see that one of are less enforced today The amount of feminin- they don’t want to be called their friends has two mom- compared to the past. ity or masculinity a person gay or be made fun of,” said I suggest trying to talk my’s or two daddy’s and Former stereotypes include has too should never be a Victoria VanHook. to them like you do think it’s bad or weird. Even women staying at home topic of concern for people. Always be who you feel with your best friends, babies are influenced by while the man works, or Men should be able to take make casual conver- sation, this can help make you feel more My Play list: Ambrosia’s Audio Adventure relaxed and not put so much pressure on a By Ambrosia Westcott, “how was your day?” Trojan Tempo Staff Writer TROY- I love music, and although I mostly stick to pop, I can find a song I enjoy in every genre. I also enjoy languages! I love to hear music from different artists around the world. Music is the best way for people to connect, so for you to learn more about me, here (in no particular order) are some of my top songs of this month. I write an advice “I love you so bad” - The Rose column, but don’t get This song was originally by LANY but I prefer the way it’s performed by The Rose. They slow it down a bit and Woosung sounds like an angel. I can’t stop listening to it. asked many ques- “Le bien qui fait mal” - Mozart L’Opéra Rock tions. Help! This is my favorite song from the musical Mozart L’opera rock. As the title suggests, it has more of a rock feel. Even though it is French, I want to scream the words at the top of my lungs.

“Airplane pt. 2” (Japanese) - BTS Well- perhaps your I prefer the Japanese version over the original, Korean version. I don’t know why, I just like it better. This is a song makes me want to dance. advice isn’t that good? “Love Talk” - WayV Or people have per- This song has a Chinese and English version, I adore both. This song is one that you want to sing, I’ll butcher the Chinese, but I’ll have a fun time doing it. fect lives and don’t “Good guy” - SF9 need advice. Oh wait, This song comes off of SF9’s first full album and has already won a couple awards, such as those on “Music Bank”, and “M Countdown”. The song has a very upbeat rhythm that makes you move neither of those are along with it. correct. I guess I could “Welcome to chilis“ [Explicit] - bbno$ and Yung Gravy beg! Please submit This song has a little bit of a Latin feel to it, but still has the funky beat of other music by Baby Gravy. your advice requests in “Obsession” - EXO You could say I am obsessed with this song, it is one of those that when it comes on you can’t help but sing along. Specifically the ‘I don’t think so’ line that’s already iconic. room 105! About the Author I’m Ambrosia, I joined this class because I enjoy writing and thought it would be fun, it is even better than I imagined. Other than writing for this paper I am involved in band, the musical, and culture club. I love music (all genres), I enjoy watching movies and TV shows (mostly Thai) and I love to cook and bake. After I graduate I hope to become a pastry chef and one day own a bakery. I hope you now know a little bit more about me.