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Volume 57, Issue 4
Valentine’s Day
Financing Your Future
Traditionally Not a
MONEY, MONEY, MONEY Great Day
FOR COLLEGE
Autum Greeson, Editor in Chief
“You’re my honeybunch, sugarplum, pumpy-umpyumpkin, you’re my sweetie pie. You’re my cuppycake,
gumdrop, your my snoogums-boogums, you’re the apple of
my eye.”
Autum Greeson, Editor
in Chief
It’s that time of year: seniors
who are going to college have
received their admissions letters,
sent in their acceptance notices
to attend the college of their
choosing, and are now trying to
figure out how to exactly pay for
everything. The fact is that many students need financial
aid when it comes to college. In the most recent study
done, 47% of students in two-year colleges received
financial aid and four-year, private colleges doubled that
with 83% of students receiving financial aid. With this
many students needing money to pay for college, it is vital
for every student to be aware of the financial options, so
each student can receive the most financial aid possible.
The first option is to obtain scholarships. A
scholarship is a sum of money donated to a student to help
pay for his or her education or training and any associated
costs. They are based on financial need, academic
merit, athletic ability, or a wide variety of other criteria
set by the organizations that provide the scholarships.
Scholarship awards can range from small amounts
up to the full cost of schooling. Most scholarships
are less than $500, for only one year of school.
The second best option
is grants. A grant is money
that is given to students or the
institution they are attending to
pay for the student’s education
or training and any associated
expenses. Grants are considered
gifts and are not to be paid
back. Federal grants are almost
exclusively for undergraduate
students. Grants are usually
given on the basis of financial
need. Students with the most
need as shown on their FAFSA
forms get the most in grants.
Grants are renewable every year.
The next best option should,
of course, be a last resort for
financial aid: student loans. A
student loan is money that is
lent to a student to pay for the
student’s education or training
and any associated expenses, but
the money must be paid back over a period of time. Many
institutions provide low-interest loans to students and their
parents or guardians. The amount of money a student can
receive in loans varies by the distributing institution and
depends on whether the student is claimed by a parent or
guardian as a dependent. Since the process of applying for
a loan may take several months, it is a good idea to start
applying for Federal student loans well in advance. All loans
are considered “applied for” when the FAFSA is completed.
In addition, there are many sites that help
students search for financial aid. Some sites include,
but are not limited to: finaid.org, fastweb.com, and
scholarships.com. School guidance counselors are also
usually available to help any student search for financial
aid. For further information on financial aid, students
can see any of the Limestone guidance counselors.
The most important
aspect of financial aid for
college is to complete the
FAFSA form and get it
submitted as soon as possible.
Do not consider any option
as too much work--apply for
EVERYTHING.
College
is open and available to
everyone, if they are willing
to find a way to pay for it.
There really is no excuse--go
out there and find the way!
This is a well-know song sung by Strawberry Shortcake
for Valentine’s Day. With Valentine’s day approaching on
February 14, many people start to question the meaning
behind it. Valentine’s Day is celebrated in Canada, Mexico,
the United Kingdom, France, Australia, and the United States.
The legend goes that Valentine’s Day started in the time of the
Roman Empire. In ancient Rome, February 14th was a holiday
to honor Juno, the goddess of women and marriage. During
this time the Emperor, Claudius II, was having a difficult time
getting soldiers to join his military due to the men not wanting
to leave their loves or families behind. As a result, Claudius
cancelled all marriages and engagements in Rome. The good
Saint Valentine was a priest at Rome is the days of Claudius
II and aided the Christian martyrs and secretly married the
couples. For this kind deed, St. Valentine was beaten to death
with clubs and had his head cut off because he disobeyed the
emperor. He suffered martyrdom on February 14th, around
the year 270. Now people celebrate this day, in honor of
what he did.
There
are many
traditions
that
take
place
on
Valentine’s
Day as well.
In Wales,
wooden
s p o o n s
are carved
and given
as
gifts.
Hearts,
keys
and
keyholes are favorite decorations on the spoon. Some people
believe that if a woman sees a robin flying overhead on
Valentine’s Day, it means she would marry a sailor. If she sees
a sparrow, she would marry a poor man and be very happy. If
she sees a goldfinch, she would marry a millionaire. In Rome,
all of the girls would put their name in a bucket and all of
the bachelors in town would draw names out. Whoever they
drew would then be coupled, or their Valentine, for the year.
Now, traditionally, people receive a dozen roses, chocolate,
and conversational hearts as loving gifts. According to the
Greeting Card Association, an estimated one billion valentine
cards are sent each year, making Valentine’s Day the second
largest card-selling holiday of the year. Approximately 85
percent of all Valentine’s Day cards are purchased by women.
With all of this commotion on February 14th, who
wouldn’t want to celebrate it? Oscar Hammerstein II
once said in The Sound of Music, “A bell is no bell
until you ring it, a song is no song until you sing it, and
love in your heart wasn’t put there to stay− Love isn’t
love until you give it away.” Happy Valentine’s Day!
2 NEWS
News
Shorts
NASA Launch
In December of 2010 a private
company in Cape Canaveral, Florida
launched a
spacecraft
for
NASA
named The
Falcon
9
rocket. The
purpose for
launching
the Falcon
9 was to
try
and
accomplish
the first commercial space station
supply run. Also it could eventually
lead to astronaut transportation.
The goal of the Falcon 9 itself was to
carry a capsule named Dragon into
orbit. After Dragon was in orbit it
was to circle around the world twice,
and then land off the coast of Mexico.
Susan G. Komen Lawsuit
The Susan G. Komen Foundation
has filed a lawsuit
to
protect
their
trademark
phase
the “race for the
cure.” They have
also
let
other
nonprofit charities
to
refrain
from
using the phrase
“for
the
cure.”
They also warned
other organization about the use
of the color pink. Jonathan Blum,
Komen’s general counsel, states
that, “The Foundation protects its
trademarks as a matter of financial
stewardship and that the group
wants to avoid confusion. A mixup could mean a sizable donation,
landing on another charity’s books.”
Michelle Obama Bill
The First Lady, Michelle Obama,
has come up with a bill about
food because for years now
our nation has been struggling
with child obesity. One in three
children is either overweight
or obese. The Child Nutrition
Bill is a step towards having
healthier children in America.
This bill will make it easier for
the tens of millions of children
participating in the National
School Lunch Program and
School Breakfast Program to eat
healthier at school. The schools
that participate in the students
eating healthier will have to serve
more fruits, vegetables and whole
grains, to reduce the amount
of fat and salt in the student’s
diets. This step toward eating
healthier is supported by parents,
health-experts,
and
many
food and beverage industries.
As if tornadoes, hurricanes and blizzards in season weren’t enough to keep us on our toes,
Mother Nature occasionally surprises us with some truly odd weather phenomena: From
whirlwinds of fire to bloody rains, it’s a strange world of weather out there.
Strange Weather Events Shake Up World
Throughout the World, Odd Weather Strikes All As Odd
By Samantha Ruzicka
Reporter
Tornadoes in January, record breaking
blizzards, severe flooding, and massive
mudslides. All of these things have been
breaking out all over the world. These
natural disasters gone crazy have been
causing not only school, business, and
road closings, but also casualties and
severe damage to people’s property.
In August of 2010, a
mudslide tore through Zhouqu,
China as a result of rain and erosion.
Over 700 people were reported
as deceased by the soldiers who
combed through what was left from
the massive mudslide. Along with
the thousands of rescuers, there were
hundreds of doctors who came to
assist the cause as well. The residents
and the people who came to help tried
to remain hopeful as they continued
to examine the damage, but their
hopes were constantly falling as they
discovered more casualties and assessed
more damaged properties. There was a
very large need for medical assistance
among the people, but unfortunately the
mudslide had made it difficult to find
any solid ground to set up medical tents.
Just recently, the Midwest has been
experiencing some extremely odd
weather for December and January. In
the middle of winter, after shoveling the
19 inches of snow we had in December,
people were surprised to hear tornado
sirens going off and warnings flashing on
their TV. There was such a temperature
difference, from freezing to warm, that
the air became dangerous. For most, the
tornadoes did not affect them or their
homes, but for some, not only were their
homes destroyed, but a few even lost
their lives. Seven citizens were recorded
as tornado victims. Four of them lived in
Missouri and three in Arkansas. One of
Drinking and
Driving Still A
Problem
Shelby Greeson, Reporter
It’s something we all know, but nearly every
person in the world is affected by: Drunk Driving
is against the law. If a driver is caught with a Blood
Alcohol Content (BAC) higher than the legal limit
permitted by that state, he will be arrested for
Driving Under the Influence (DUI). There are many
organizations against drunk driving like Mothers
Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Students Against
Drunk Driving (SADD), and Project Roadblock. It’s
a global problem, one that simply won’t go away.
In Illinois there were 13,846 alcohol related
deaths, in 2008. That was 37 percent of the total
deaths that year. The following year, there was an
estimate of 11,773 deaths due to alcohol. Just in 2010,
Illinois had 1,249 deaths related to alcohol. Out of
the 1,249 deaths 742 of them were people who were
killed by drunk drivers. Even though they did not have
the seven people who were killed made
it to the hospital, but passed away soon
after he arrived there. As devastating
as a death by natural disaster is, it is
even more unbelievable and upsetting
when the disaster was never expected
to happen. Many, if not all people, in the
Midwest were unprepared when they
found out about the tornado warnings.
Thousands of people were
stranded this winter in California
when a massive snowstorm broke out.
Major highways were shut down which
prevented many from being where they
needed to be. Specifically, a highway
that runs through
mountains just
north of Los
Angeles was shut
down resulting
in people either
having to take
a much longer
route to get to
their destination,
or forcing them to
wait until the road
could be cleared.
Last
year,
2010, ended on
an unusual note
any alcohol in their system, they still died because of
people who were drinking. Seventy- three people died
with a BAC of .01 to .07. Another 434 people died with
their BAC above the legal limit in Illinois, which is .08.
Rachel Elliot was only eighteen when she
died in 2008. The drunk driver that caused Elliot’s
death was Elva Diaz, 31 years of age. On February 21,
2008, Diaz’s Blood Alcohol Level was .02. She killed an
innocent teenager that had not yet had a chance to live
her life. Before Elliot died, she graduated from Orland
High School in 2007, and was attending University
of California, Irvine. Elliot wanted to be a forensic
investigator. She never got the chance to live her dream.
One organization that can relate to all teenage
students is, Students Against Drunk Driving. This
organization thinks role modeling, positive peer
pressure, and good environmental strategies could
be good ways to prevent drinking and driving. SADD
is a “peer-to-peer education, prevention, and activism
organization dedicated to preventing destructive
decisions, particularly underage drinking, other
drug use, risky and impaired driving, teen violence,
and teen suicide.” They focus on trying to help
teenagers make better decisions, and to prevent the
dangers that could lead to someone’s life being at
risk. The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving
is to stop drunk driving. MADD is not opposed to
the individuals themselves, but the actions they
when it came to weather. Even though
2010 is now over and everyone is moving
on to a new year in 2011, the weather still
continues to be throwing people off with
sudden changes. Very recently, an outof-place blizzard hit Georgia causing
schools to be closed for a week.
Since Georgia is so far south, there
had never been an obvious need
for snow plows. Not only that,
but the people who have lived
in or around Georgia have never
really had practice with driving
in the conditions that come with
snow. The lack of snow plows
and driving experience ended
up creating a very dangerous
situation. Letting people drive on
the roads and also letting kids go
to school, whether on a bus or in a car, like
normal could very possibly end with an
exponential rise in car accidents or death.
These unnatural weather
conditions are affecting everyone
in numerous spot across the globe.
Preparing for these disasters is becoming
more and more of a necessity and
citizens are starting to be more cautious.
make about drunk driving. To date, MADD has saved
over 300,000 lives and will continue to save more.
One of the more public anti-drunk driving
programs is Project Roadblock. Project Roadblock’s ad
is, “Buzzed driving is drunk driving.” According to this
ad campaign, consuming any alcohol before driving
should be considered illegal in the United States. This
organization sponsors an ad campaign that runs on
television from December 24th to December 31st,
as an attempt to raise awareness to everyone about
how dangerous it is to drive while intoxicated. Project
Roadblock picked this particular week because of
the holidays and the celebration of a new year. In
the week that the annual campaign is shown, the
hopes are people who see the campaign will stop
a family member or a friend from driving under the
influence and possibly causing a serious car crash in a
season in which many people celebrate with alcohol.
Just with one drink drivers can be in a drunken
driving accident and will never be able to live out their
dream. Even though people just think they are buzzed
they are still drunk. If someone has even had one
alcoholic beverage, they should still have a designated
driver, or use a Taxi Service. Despite all evidence that
shows us the dangers and tragedy of drunk driving,
people still make poor choices and do it anyway.
Job Outlook
Top 8 jobs in the upcoming market, their growth rate, and average salary
the most in terms of
pay
packages
and
advancement opportunities.
What are the Best Jobs for the
Future?
Jami Gray, Section Editor
What are the best jobs for the
future? This is a question which
every student seems to worry
about. Many of our seniors are
looking toward their future now,
and need to know what jobs are
hot. Having an idea of the best
jobs for tomorrow can help them
take the right decision to achieve
great heights in their career.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
SECTOR
With the world coming out of a
huge economic recession, jobs
in the financial services sector,
which were important before the
recession, are all set to be in demand
once again. Students who have
completed business, accounting,
or financial planning can join the
leading financial services provider
companies for a decent pay package.
Money is always going to be an
issue, whether we have enough or
not, so this is a good field to look at.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
SECTOR
Jobs in the information
technology sector (computers)
have been among the top jobs for
WikiLeaks
Becomes Global
Problem
The Leak, However, Has Been
Patched
Chayse Cairn, Reporter
Wiki Leaks is an international, nonprofit organization that publishes
secret, classified information through its
website, which was founded in 2006. The
organization is run by The Sun Shine
Press, which had claimed a data base
of over 1.2 million documents within its
first year. Wiki Leaks posted its first
document in December 2006, a decision
to assassinate government officials signed
by Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys, a Somali
political figure who was the head of the
90-member shura council of the Islamic
Courts Union (ICU) of Somalia. Over the
last four years now, Wiki Leaks has been
responsible for leaking secret government
information, both foreign and domestic.
The mastermind behind Wiki Leaks
Julian Assange, who is referred to
as the director of the company, is
wanted in Sweden for alleged sexual
assault, and was arrested in London,
England on December 7, 2010. Julian
is now currently under bail and
house arrest in England, pending
on an extradition hearing. Assange
has denied all charges and claimed
that they are all politically motivated.
Wiki Leaks is funded through
public investors and private donations.
The site can be donated to through
banks and, also, the companies
account with Pay pal, an e-commerce
business allowing payments and money
transfers to be made through the
NEWS 3
the future for the last two decades.
According to experts, the information
technology sector will continue to
grow at a rapid pace and generate
several jobs in the process. The jobs
of software developers, programmers
and technical writers would prove
to be highly paid in the future.
PSYCHIATRIST
With the fast-growing population
and increasing tensions in life and
work related stress, the job of a
psychiatrist would be one of the best
jobs for the future. Psychiatrists who
have completed their education and
have some practical experience can
apply for jobs in large hospitals, or in
groups. After a few years of service,
Internet. Wiki Leaks account with
Pay pal had been suspended on 22
January 2010, but was reinstated on
25 January 2010. Wiki Leaks said
that this had happened before, and
was done for “no obvious reason.”
The company receives its
documents from anyone who holds
the information. Submitters are
unanimous, which means their
identities are kept secret from the
public. The site is run by PRQ, a
Sweden-based company providing
“highly secure, no-questions-asked
hosting services.” Anyone who is willing
to give information is completely liable
for their own actions however, and
wiki leaks cannot be charged, because
they aren’t stealing the information,
and they do have the rights to print
and distribute the information
due to freedom of the press.
The controversy faced
is Wiki Leaks is obtaining secret
documents, and other information
that the government tries to keep
in the dark. Wiki Leaks claims that
its only intention is to bring the
truth about oppressive regimes in
Asia, the former Soviet bloc, SubSaharan Africa and the Middle East,
and also to shine light on unethical
governments and businesses.
these doctors can consider the idea of
starting their own consulting clinic.
TEACHER
Teaching jobs would definitely be
one of the top jobs for the future.
With increasing awareness of
education and the establishment
of more and more government
involvement, teachers teaching
math, reading, writing, and science
subjects will always be in hot
demand. Salaries for teachers have
also seen a growing trend over the
past few years. High school and
university level teachers will benefit
Aflockalypse
Now
Mysterious Bird Deaths Puzzle
the World
Jamie Gray, Reporter
In the United States, billions of
birds die each year from run-ins with
cars, cats, and
windows. What is
unusual is that on
New Year’s Eve,
5,000 dead redwinged blackbirds
dropped from the
sky in Beebe,
A r k a n s a s .
Witnesses to the
incident were
left unsettled and ornithologists were
puzzled as to what could be the cause.
Three days later, another 500 birds were
found dead in Louisiana. Other places
where multiple deaths of birds have
taken place include: Texas, Kentucky,
and Sweden. As soon as media heard
about all the dead birds, many different
theories have come out as to what
has caused the outbreak of deaths.
The initial theory that people
had about all the sudden bird deaths
in Beebe was due to the weather.
Other ideas that have been thrown
out are poisons, avian flu (bird flu), or
toxins. Some of the more outrageous
conspiracies include aliens, disruptions
in Earth’s magnetic field, and radiation
bursts in secret government weapons.
Although the mass bird mortalities
are strange, there have been at least
16 other recordings, of such incidents,
by the U.S. Geological Survey over
the past thirty years. These previous
NURSE
There are many job market
experts who have said that jobs
in the nursing field would be
the best jobs for the future.
With increase in the number
of hospitals and an ever
growing population suffering
from diseases and disorders,
the need for well trained and
hard working nurses will
always be there. Doctors are
becoming so busy that nurses
are doing much of the work in
clinics and hospitals, so there
is a huge demand for qualified
nurses, and there are many
areas in which to specialize.
BEAUTY
Everyone needs a haircut,
right? If you are trained as a
beautician or as a barber, you
are all but guaranteed a job—
because this market stays busy
even when others are fading
out. Most people are wanting
to look good, and are willing to
pay you to make sure it happens.
The job market is only
going to get more competitive;
make sure you are ready!
incidents, by no means should be
considered a common occurrence,
but are enough to deter some of
the theories, as to why these birds
are dying. Two cases in Australia
in 2009 cited hundreds of birds
dropping dead in two different
cities within a year. Both of the
cases blamed toxins as the cause.
As the days go on, more
and more cases of dead animals,
not just birds,
dying in mass
quantities are
being reported.
Almost a week
after the first
reporting
in
Arkansas, nearly
a 100,000 dead
fish turned up
in an Arkansas
river. Millions of dead fish have
also been found along the Maryland
coast. These deaths are not limited
to the Unites States. The fish kills
have also been seen in Brazil and
New Zealand. Hundreds of dead
birds also showed up in Italy. On
the beaches in England, 40,000
dead crabs have washed ashore.
Although in-depth testing
is still being conducted, many
scientists believe that all of the
incidents are unrelated. In the
United States, the cause scientists
are blaming for the bird deaths are
fireworks. In Italy, they are fairly
certain that the dead birds died as
a result of massive indigestion. As
for the fish, crabs, and even the
birds, the unusually cold weather
is also a factor playing a role in
the deaths of all the animals.
4 RAISE YOUR VOICE
Did Term
Assessments
Kill
Attendance?
Mandatory Tests May
Encourage Poor Attendance
By Mariah Harris, Reporter
Everyone has the same
opinion on Term Assessments,
we ABHOR them. We got into
the habit of being able to
waive them, by not having any
disciplinary problems and being
allowed to miss up to 3 days, but
now everyone has to take them,
no questions asked. Attendance
was the thing that everyone
was concerned about. Now, the
administration has given us
an excuse to miss school any
time: “Oh well, if I have to take
assessments anyway, then I’m
never coming to school.” This
mindset was the attitude of a
lot of students, who, I would
say, really don’t care about their
education in the first place. The student body soon
realized if they wanted to pass
the class to obtain the credit,
and stay in their right grade
to graduate on time, then they
were going to have to be present
at school to know what they
were required to learn for these
Term Assessments. I think a lot
of the time students forget that
teachers get paid whether or not
you decide to come to school, or
if you pass the class or not. They
already have their education;
you are cheating yourself out
of that same opportunity.
The attendance level in
2009 was, in my opinion a little
shameful. In the time period of
August- September, the attendance
percentage was 95.01. For the
month of October, it decreased
4.02 percent, which ended up
being a percent of 90.99. For the
month of November, the numbers
increased about 1.61 percent and
ended up at 92.6 percent and
decreased 3.59 percent to our low
of 89.01 percent. That means,
in 2009, 5-11% of our students
missed school each month.
In comparison to last year,
not surprisingly, our attendance
is worse so far for the year 2010.
Is this because missing school
doesn’t change the fact that
everyone has to take the Term
Assessments? Compared to last
year, August- September our
attendance decreased 2.34 percent
giving us a 92.67 percent of our
students in attendance. November
had the biggest decrease of 2.94
percent with attendance rates of
only 89.66 percent. For the month
of December, there was an increase
of 0.46 percent, which reached to
89.47 percent; so again, 11% of
our students are missing school.
Yes, it is true that Term
Assessment can be a bit of a
hassle, but they are designed
to help you in the long run. Ask
yourself this question, “Before
Term Assessments, have you ever
taken a final?” The answer to this
question is many of us have not,
yet are planning on seeking higher
education and have no clue as to
how to study for a final. So before
you have that attitude of “I’m not
going to school, simply because I
don’t have to” think about how
you are hurting yourself, and
ask yourself, “Is it worth it?”
Letter to the Editor by Sami Sherlock
Dear Editor:
I am a senior here at Limestone,
and during my four years here there
hasn’t been much that has really
bothered me about this school
until recently.
Throughout my
years at Limestone,
I have had C lunch
only this year, last
semester as well as
this semester. My
family is currently
having financial
problems, and,
to be honest,
the alacarte menu is way too
expensive anyways, so I have no
problem eating regular lunch with
my free/reduced lunch privilege.
I don’t like cheese so I was
pleased when I saw that we were
having hamburgers instead of
cheeseburgers. It had been awhile
since I had anything but a baked
potato and half a sandwich, so I
made my way through the regular
lunch line. As I got closer to the
food choices, I noticed there were
no hamburgers left. I looked over
my shoulder to the other line and
that side was out of hamburgers as
well. Thinking maybe the ladies hadn’t
brought out a new batch, I asked if there
were any left. The answer I got was no.
After grabbing a piece of pizza that
I knew I wasn’t going to eat, I bickered
and complained
the rest of the way
though line, sat
down, and after
awhile dumped my
tray with only a
few bites take from
my pizza. I think
it is completely
unfair that there
is not enough food
made for every student in the school.
Just because a student has C lunch
doesn’t mean that there shouldn’t be
all of the food choices left for them.
I honestly don’t know what else to
do about this problem except write to
the editor, so that is what I am doing.
I know it’s a little over exaggerative,
but that ruined my day at school,
and I went through the rest of the
day hungry and grumpy. I hope this
problem is resolved in years to come,
and students in C lunch have just as
many choices of food as those in A lunch.
GET A JOB!
EXPERIENCE NEEDED!
Autum Greeson, Editor In Chief
Henry B. Adams once said, “All
experience is an arch, to build
upon.” This quote is the base of
this whole article. Experience is
something everyone should obtain
before leaving high school, and
not just at school, but at a job as
well. Having a part-time job in
high school should be imperative
to all teenagers since it gives you
experience and teaches you many of
life’s important and valuable lessons.
When I was a freshman, I
dreaded the day my mother told me
I should get a job. I wanted to have
the time to hang out with my friends
and enjoy being a teenager. It was
fun to not worry about everything.
However, when she told me,
I was more than excited to start. I
knew that taking the step of getting
a job would help me
in the future. I felt
like I was taking on
a great responsibility
and
becoming
more independent.
Once I had a job,
I knew I was learning
so much more about
reality than someone
ever could teach you in
a classroom. When you
have a job, you become
more responsible in
all aspects of life,
including financially.
You learn how to
manage your own
money. You also learn
how to save your money
and when to spend it.
After you find
a job, you also become
better prepared for the
future. If you don’t have
A PLACE FOR
US
Amber Allen, Reporter
When it comes to teens, we
need a place to call our own.
The problem for most teens is that
there is nowhere to go to hangout
with friends. When we were kids we
could go to places like Planet-x, a
park, or find joy out of some of the
simplest things. Now that we are
teens, it’s different. Teens want to
do something that’s not so childish,
and, yet at the same time, we want
to be treated somewhat as adults.
The only problem with that is
that the only place for teens to go is
Stone Country or to house parties.
Though Stone Country is a place
for teens, it’s also a place for adults
which don’t make it a “teen” spot.
When teens want to let go and have
fun, we can’t because it still feels like
we are under surveillance. Because
of this, teens then turn to parties
where there is most likely alcohol
and other things that are illegal. So,
in a way, there is no safe place for
teens to hangout, except the movies
a job, you won’t know what to expect
when you first start to work. One
day, I was sitting in Mrs. Belsly’s
Human Relations class when she
started talking to us about her niece.
Mrs. Belsly said her niece never
had a job while in high school or
in first year college. Every time she
went to apply to a place for a parttime job, she was denied, even at
McDonald’s, because she didn’t have
any work experience prior to that.
Having a job is important
in the life of a teenager. I cannot
stress how much a job would
benefit everyone here at school.
I’m also not saying that you have
to have a job as a freshman, but
you should definitely have a job by
the time you graduate, in order to
obtain enough experience before
going off to college on your own.
or restaurants, which I can guarantee
no one wants to constantly, go just
to hangout. It becomes boring and
it can start to add up in money,
which not everyone can afford.
There is one other alternative
place to go that can be for teens to
go to hangout with friends: the mall.
Teens normally go to the mall to shop
and visit with
friends, but,
as far as being
at the mall for
hours, it tends
to
become
boring to just
walk around.
It
becomes
pointless to
be at the mall
without cash
because you can’t afford the items
you want. Teens need a place to
go where there won’t be any kids
or adults. We need a place that’s
inexpensive, alcohol free, and drug
free. It also has to be in a place
where it will be safe and easy to
go to. Teens need a place where
they can have as much fun as they
want without being put down for it.
MEANNESS
IS NOT
ATTRACTIVE
Never Try To Take Someone’s
Dignity; It is Worth Nothing to
You, But It is worth Everything
to Them.
Autum Greeson, Reporter
“You’re a dirty little liar!” This is
one of the many mean and nasty
statements that were said in the movie
Mean Girls. Now that there are two
Mean Girls movies, people are now
starting to realize that this is not just
acting anymore. We go to these movies
to laugh at how ridiculous these girls
look, but you really don’t need to
Got Answers?
Ask the Experts
Compiled by Autum Greeson
WHAT ARE SOME PLACES
TO GO ON A DATE IN THE
WINTER?
ROCKET RHONDA: Ice Skating. It
definitely gives the guy an excuse
to get closer to the girl on the date.
If the girl falls, pretend like you are
going to pick her up, pretend to fall
next to her, and purposely make
yourself look stupid. This will help
her feel better about herself. If you
want, though, you can also have
a little fun competition and see
who falls down the least. This will
provide lots of laughs. If you are a
girl, fall on purpose. It makes guys
feel good to be better than you at
something.
RAISE YOUR VOICE 5
go pay to see it. Just take a look at
some of the clusters of girls in our own
halls. It’s reality here at Limestone,
among groups of girls, teams, and
classes. More and more Limestone
girls are becoming, what I like to call,
outrageously catty. This means that
they are mean-spirited, bullying others
as a group, seeking out someone to
hate.
So my question is why? Why do
we act this way? Some people say it
is because girls are jealous, jealous
of someone else’s looks, ability, or
circumstance. Rather than making
ourselves better, we choose, instead,
to cut someone else to pieces. Most
of the time, the gossip we pass along
isn’t even true, but it sure makes
the rounds. We want to be the one
with everything, not the girl in the
shadows. Other people believe that
girls are mean to others because they
want to feel superior, like they are
more important than someone else.
What they don’t understand is that
this kind of behavior, while it may get
you a laugh at first, is only sets up a
reputation as a nasty individual.
Most people can pinpoint
them out in our halls: the groups of
girls tightly hanging together, the allpowerful cliques, the ones who are
always together, weekday, school day,
weekends. They are exclusive and
seem to target someone as a group,
never one on one. Perhaps they’re
WHAT
CAN
I
GIVE
MY
SWEETHEART
ON
VALENTINE’S
DAY?
ROCKET RHONDA: The most cliché
things are the greatest. The best
way to go is a huge box of chocolate
in a heart shaped box and lots of
conversational hearts.
Funny
Valentine’s Day cards from Hallmark
are also a great option. Another
great idea is to create a CD with
many lovey-dovey songs that make
your significant other think of you.
Avoid things like rings, perfume,
or jewelry of any kind. These are
landmines just waiting to happen.
MISS SEGAL: Girls love receiving
flowers. For guys, Bath and Body
Works men’s body wash or after
shave is good. Guys also love
getting baked goods like cookies,
brownies, etc. Giving a sweet
card/note is another great gift for
your sweetheart- if funds are low.
MR. BINDER: Burgers, Bowling, and
a Toy Store. Pick a diner, have a
burger and a shake. Share a straw.
This is old fashioned fun at its best.
Go bowling. You’ll have so many
laughs; you won’t want the night to
end. And when you’re done bowling,
take your sweetie to the Toy Store.
I know it sounds weird, but you’ll
be surprised how much fun you’ll
have reminiscing about when you
were little. Pick out a toy for your
loved one that represents how you
feel about them. This memento
will remind you of your wonderful
date…and will forever remind you of
your love for one another. Sounds
corny, but it works every time.
If you have questions for Rhonda
Rocket or the experts, email them to
[email protected]
whispering, looking down
their noses at other girls, or
they’re madly sending nasty
text messages or leaving notes
on websites like Facebook.
Sometimes, it even extends to
vandalism or destruction of
property. No matter what the
action, it is destructive and
mean, and doesn’t gain them
anything.
“It’s girl world, not
the jungle.” Really? Isn’t girl
world now just like a jungle
anyway? Girls no longer have
cat fights, but all out brawls.
Girls aren’t just scratching,
pulling hair, and slapping.
They’re punch and tackling
other girls. More surprisingly,
some girls are being sent to
the hospital because of it.
It’s not all physical
either. Girls send rude text
messages, spill secrets, and spread
undesirable rumors about each other.
In many cases, the victims of these
mean girls would rather be physically
attacked then endure the mental
abuse. At least that can be defended
against. It’s idiotic drama that girls
are adding to this society.
Girls need to be aware of what
they are doing and here’s a suggestion:
actually be nice to each other. If girls
would just knock off their attitudes
and actually take the time to think,
there probably wouldn’t be as
many problems then there are
now. Everyone knows who you
are, and what you are doing.
It’s unfortunate that you are
going to be remembered for
being catty, backstabbing,
nasty, and exclusive to your own
group, rather than being a nice
girl, someone who is actually
likeable.
Bankruptcy with A Fill Up
Gas Prices Increase Again to Ridiculous Heights
Tanner Haller, Reporter
When you leave the gas station, and the owner waves to you, he is not
waving to you because he is your friend, he is waving to you because
he has his hand in your wallet, and you cannot do a thing about it. The
companies are draining your wallet faster than they can drill for oil.
They have everyone who owns a car over a barrel. Think about it; you
need gas to commute every day, and they make money on the gas you
need. It is not like people can boycott buying gas, and it is certainly
not the early nineteenth century where people walked everywhere. Now
people these days are too stingy and will not let you ride in their car.
Experts say that you should keep a full tank of gas in the winter, but
how easy is that when you go bankrupt every time you fill your tank?
Around the holidays everyone who drives knows how much prices can
jump. Wise people fill their tank up before the prices go up and keep
their driving at a minimum. Dumb people always waste their gas on the
day they get it and wonder why they
can’t buy any Christmas presents.
Most of the gas prices are over
three dollars per gallon, the highest
price is at $3.39 per gallon off of
I-55 in Lexington, and it goes down
the list to only $2.93 off of route
23 in Chillicothe. If someone has
a big truck, they average around
10 to 12 miles per gallon. That is
horrible gas mileage. When they
commute back and forth to work
every day, they most likely fill up
every other day. Even if they have
a car that obtains 25 miles per
gallon, they would still be filling up
two out of every seven days. That
is still enough to run you dry. As
most people know, taxis and busses
help save money, but how many
busses do you see around Bartonville? +The answer is in fact, maybe
two or three every couple times you go, sometimes not even that.
In summary, prices cannot be stopped. The gas companies are
too powerful. No matter how much we conserve, they can do whatever they want with our wallets. The only solution to that is to stop
driving all together, but I don’t foresee people jumping for that.
6 SPORTS
SPORTS College Bowl
SHORTS Games End
LCHS Wrestling Tests Strengths
Wrestling is Often Considered “Toughest Sport”
Nichole Capranica, Reporter
DONIVINE STEWART
SURPASSES LIMESTONE
RECORD, NEARS
CONFERENCE RECORD
Boys Basketball Standout
Donivine
Stewart
has
claimed another record:
he surpassed the all-time
scoring record for Limestone.
Against Dunlap, here at home,
he beat LCHS grad DeAaron
Williams’ old record of 1868 points,
and is now the record holder in
the Conference. He is attending
Bradley University next year.
GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM
AT THE TOP OF CONFERENCE
Limestone’s
girls
basketball
team is making a name for itself
in the Mid-Illini, after an upset
win over Morton on their turf.
Morton had beaten our girls
once at home, and the Lady
Rockets went back to Morton
wanting to even the score. Now
these two powerhouse teams,
tied for the Conference lead,
will not meet again until the
Regional tournament.
Look in
the next issue for big news from
this team in the post-season!
SOFTBALL PRE-SEASON
The
Limesone
girls
softball
season is about to go into
high gear, and the girls are
ready
for
a
great
season.
Under new head coach Molly
Hardesty, the girls are looking for
this season to be a competitive
one.
The Mid-Illini standings
are up for grabs, and it looks like
the Lady Rockets could be near
the top this spring. With several
juniors returning from last year’s
varsity team and a solid group
of sophomores, this young team
has talent and experience on its
side. The schedule is a tough one,
but the girls are in good hands
with Coach Hardesty and Coach
Stoner at the helm. The season
officially begins March 22 in
Galesburg, with the home opener
double header against O’Fallon
here on March 26 at 1:00 p.m.
Katie Metcalf, Reporter
From tears to cheers, there is definitely
reason to celebrate the commendable effort
put forth by all the players this season.
With retiring coaches, to reprimanded
quarterbacks, there have been anything
but boring college bowl games this season.
On January 10, 2011, Auburn and
Oregon faced off at the University of Phoenix
Stadium in Glendale, Arizona for the
National Championship. Cameron Newton—
the quarterback for Auburn—played a big
role, as expected, in Auburn’s win, with a
final score of 22 to 19. Newton was cleared
to play in the SEC Championship, despite
allegations that his father paid Mississippi
State and Auburn to accept him. Despite his
tribulations, Newton still won the Heisman
trophy. While it does not seem he will be
joining the Bulldogs, it is expected that
Newton will be joining the pros very soon.
The Rose Bowl, which took place on
January 1st in Pasadena, California,
pitted Wisconsin against Texas Christian
University. In the end, TCU won 21 to 19.
Earlier that day, Florida and Penn State
battled it out in the Outback Bowl at the
Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
While Penn State was first to score, and their
victory seemed assured, Florida pulled ahead
at the end—when it counts—and won 37 to 24.
Also on January 1st, the Fiesta Bowl
took place. Connecticut and Oklahoma
met at the University of Phoenix Stadium
in Glendale, Arizona. Oklahoma—scoring
in every quarter—beat Connecticut into
the dust with a winning score of 48 to 20.
Later that week, Stanford and Virginia Tech
faced off on January 3rd in Sun Life Stadium
in Miami, Florida. Next year, Stanford’s team
may be at a loss of a key element: their coach.
Jim Harbaugh, the team’s former coach, is
unfortunately leaving the team. He will now be
coaching the San Francisco 49ers. All in all, by
the end of the game, Stanford gave it all they
had and won with a shattering score of 40 to 12.
The next day Ohio State played Arkansas
in New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl. Ohio
State won 31 to 26, but with this victory
comes misfortune. Five players, including
Terrelle Pryor, the team’s quarterback,
from Ohio State have been banned from
the first five games of next season for
selling team memorabilia and receiving
undeserved discounts from a tattoo parlor.
For all of you Fighting Illini fans out there,
it is worth mentioning their December 29th
victory over Baylor. The teams played at Reliant
Stadium in Houston, Texas for the Texas
Bowl. Illinois had a dramatic victory of 38 to
14, leaving Baylor far behind in their victory.
The college bowl games have marked the end
of what is surely a memorable college football
season. To our beloved retiring coaches, we
bid a fond farewell. To our players who have
been drafted into the big leagues, we pray
for great things ahead of them. And for the
misfortune that fell upon a select few, we hope
that better things are in store for their future.
“Gold medals
aren’t really made
of gold. They’re
made of sweat,
determination,
and a hard-tofind alloy called
guts.”
–Dan
Gable. For this
year’s wrestling team this quote
speaks the truth. The Limestone
Wrestling Team has been working
hard all year and they have faced a lot
of challenges with many more to come.
Along with wrestling comes many
rules. In order to wrestle in a match,
you have to meet weight requirements.
If you are any certain amount over
your weight class, you will not be able
to wrestle. You are also not allowed to
have too long of nails or hair. To start
off a match, both wrestlers meet in
the middle of mat and shake hands.
The referee blows the whistle and the
match begins. Both athletes must use
a strategy to take the other wrestler
down to the mat. The objective is to
‘pin’ the opponent on his back for three
seconds. Once the match is over they
shake hands a second time and the
referee raises the hand of the winner.
The challenges of wrestling are
phenomenal. Junior Ben Deig,
however, is dominating this year.
“That kid’s a beast,” said wrestling fan
and teammate Chad Toland. A portion
of the challenges these athletes face
are injuries.
V a r s i t y
wrestler, Pat
Bruce, is still
suffering from
a
football
injury. With
a slight tear
in his MCL,
a torn ACL,
and a torn
meniscus, Pat has said it has been
hard and frustrating while waiting
for his release to wrestle again.
Even though he can’t participate at
practices, he still attends them and
is making a comeback by working on
his balance and doing leg workouts.
One challenge most people don’t
think of is being one of the only girls
on a wrestling team full of boys. Jerica
Browder has wrestled for two years
and knows all about roughing it out
with the boys. She says wrestling with
high school boys is harder because
they are physically more muscular
and that no matter how good a girl
is, they are always looked at as a
girl. Jerica stated, “Wrestling is fun
and I like to say I’ve accomplished
something and the coaches are great.”
With the season coming to an
end everyone is hoping to make
state. The team truly believes
in their logo:
Wrestling doesn’t
choose you, you choose wrestling.
Mid-Illini
Conference
Standings
Boys Basketball
Washington
(6-1)
Morton
(6-1)
Metamora
(5-2)
Pekin
(4-3)
East Peoria
(3-4)
Limestone (3-4)
Dunlap
(1-6)
Canton
(0-7)
Girls Basketball
Limestone
Morton Dunlap
Washington
Metamora Pekin
East Peoria
Canton
Wrestling
Washington
East Peoria
Morton
Pekin
Metamora
Canton
Limestone
(9-1)
(8-1)
(6-2)
(5-4)
(4-5)
(3-6)
(1-8)
(0-9)
(6-0)
(5-1)
(3-3)
(3-3)
(3-3)
(1-5)
(0-6)
Boys Basketball Season A True Test
SPORTS 7
Boys Team Overcomes Adversity, Keep Improving
Katie Metcalf, Reporter
Limestone’s boy’s basketball team
has been tearing up the courts. With
their number of winning games on
the rise, they are surely looking at a
potentially great season. There have
been games that were close, so close
that they could have gone either way,
and some have fallen into our “win”
column, and , unfortunately, some
have not. But all of the records only
count until the post-season, when
every team starts over with a new
schedule, ready to change history.
We all know about March
Madness. From games and events
at the Civic Center downtown to
the college level, March is centered
around this one great sport:
basketball. March 1st, 2nd, and
4th are Regionals for Limestone,
March 8th, 9th, and 11th are
Sectionals, and March 18th and
19th is the state tournament.
The team is coached by Mr.
Sparrow. As of January 21, 2011,
they have a record of 9-7. They are
3-3 for the conference
and finished third at the
Pekin tournament. Coach
Sparrow said that they
have a good team, but
injuries have plagued the
players. Inconsistency
has been their problem,
since they have not yet
had many practices with
the team all together.
For regionals,
Coach Sparrow noted
that the competition will
be tough. They are facing
teams such as Manual,
Peoria Central, and
Canton, but Sparrow is
hopeful and says, “We
have as good of a shot
as anyone.” There is
no outright favorite, as
there has been in the
past. About sectionals,
he commented, “We have
to win regionals first.” Sparrow
admitted they have some tough
opponents, including Peoria
Notre Dame. As for state, “We
have to win the one, before we
can even think about the end.”
Their competition this
season has been, “Very good,”
Sparrow says. Although they
have had losses against Peoria
Notre Dame, Manual, and Morton,
they won against Mt. Carmel.
Chad Toland, reporter
Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a
full contact combat sport that
allows a wide variety of fighting
techniques and skills, from a
mixture of martial arts and
non-martial arts traditions,
to be used in competitions.
Competition has been so difficult
because the other teams have a
practice consistency that Limestone
has not had the luxury of having.
As far as the season ahead,
it could go either way. We hope our
injured Rockets will have a quick
recovery, but these inconveniences
cannot kill the Rocket spirit!
NFL SEASON ALMOST OVER
SUPERBOWL COMES DOWN TO PACKERS/STEELERS FOR CHAMPIONSHIP
Chris Butler, Section Editor
The regular season is over and now
comes the postseason, where real
stars will shine, where the best of the
best will prevail and a new champion
will be crowned. Twelve teams entered
into the playoffs, all considered the
best of their division, and only one
will be standing on top on February 6.
The NFC started their first
Wildcard playoff game on Saturday,
January 8 with the defending champion,
New Orleans Saints(10-6) visiting the NFC
West champion, Seattle Seahawks(7-9).
The Saints came into the game as the
obvious favorite, as the Seahawks were
a ten point underdog. Coming into the
fourth quarter, the Saints were down
by 14 and they scored 16 points in the
fourth quarter but still fell short 41-36.
The next game was the first
AFC Wildcard playoff game featuring
the New York Jets facing off with last
year’s AFC champion and this year’s AFC
South champion the Indianapolis Colts.
It was a close battle between two really
good teams, but the best team prevailed
as the Jets went on to kick the game
winning field goal and win by one, 17-16.
On Sunday January 9, the
Wildcard round of the playoffs resumed
with the Baltimore Ravens against the
Kansas City Chiefs. Kansas City hasn’t
won a playoff game since 1994, but the
streak continues as the Ravens won
by a landslide; 30-7. In that same day,
the Packers and Eagles faced off at
Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia,
PA. These two teams met in week one
of the regular season and Green Bay
won 27-20. Unfortunately, the Eagles
couldn’t get their revenge against
the Pack; the Packers won; 21-16.
The following weekend was the
Divisional round, where these games
would produce the teams to play in
the Conference championship games.
First up was the Pittsburgh Steelers
against the Baltimore Ravens, as they
renew a regular season conference
rivalry. The Ravens were ahead in the
first half, 21-7, but the Steelers came
back in the second half to win it, 31-24.
The next game was in Atlanta at
the Georgia Dome, as the Falcons took on
the rolling Packers. The Falcons came in
as the number one seed, but the Packers
didn’t pay attention to that as they won
in style, 48-21. One division foe of the
Packers is the number two seeded Bears,
as they hosted the surprise team of the
playoffs, the Seattle Seahawks. The Bears
took advantage of them in the first half
by scoring three touchdowns to start
the game, and went on to win 35-24.
The final game of the weekend
was the game everyone was waiting to
see; the Jets visiting the New England
Patriots. Both teams were trashing talking
each other all week long, but on Sunday,
it came to play the game. The Jets were
off to a good start by limiting Tom Brady,
and rushing to throw wild balls and
interceptions. Then, the Patriots started
to come back, but it wasn’t enough as the
Jets held off the late surge and won, 28-21,
MMA IS THE
NEW BEST
SPORT
to go back to the AFC Championship
game for the second year in a row.
For the final games of the playoffs,
before the Super Bowl, the Green Bay
Packers took on the Chicago Bears at a
frigid Soldier Field and the New York Jets
squared off with the Pittsburgh Steelers at
a frozen Hines Field. All of the teams played
well, but only two could leave victorious.
First up were the Packers at the
Bears. The Pack got off to a fast start
by scoring a touchdown on the opening
drive. The Bears defense started off
slow and stayed that way for most of
the game. Even with Jay Cutler hurt on
the sideline, they stared to come back
late in the game, but 337 pound nose
guard, B.J. Raji intercepted Caleb Hanie
and ran it back for a touchdown, which
sealed the game for the Packers and left
many Bears fans disappointed, 21-14.
The second and final game of
the day was the New York Jets visiting
the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers
got off to a quick start in the first half,
by going up 24-3, but in the second
half they didn’t score a point. The Jets
started to catch fire, but the point deficit
was just too much to come back from as
the Steelers are headed to their eighth
Super Bowl and the third since 2005.
Both teams are worthy of this
prestigious game, but only one can win
it. The Packers don’t have as much
experience with a young team, as for the
Steelers, they have been to three under
Roethlisberger and two under Tomlin, but
the best team will come out to play and
leave victorious. Super Bowl XLV will be
played on February 6 on FOX at 5:00 PM.
MMA started as a small
private sport, but soon
became a widely known brutal
competition between two
fighters. An ancient Olympic
combat sport which was
invented in Greece, was known
as Pankration and featured
a combination of grappling
and striking skills, similar to
modern mixed martial arts.
To win in a match is
normally gained either by the
judges’ decision after a selected
amount of time, a submission,
the opponent’s cornerman
throwing in the towel, or of
course by knockout. There
are 9 different weight classes.
These 9 weight classes include
f lyweight (up to 125 lbs),
bantamweight (126–135lbs),
featherweight (136–145 lbs),
lightweight (146 –155 lbs),
welter weight (156 –170lbs)
middleweight (171–185 lbs),
light heavyweight (186–205
lbs), heavyweight (206–265lbs),
and some organizations
even go on to have a super
heavyweight which is anything
heavier than 265 pounds.
There are some Pay Per View
matches coming up soon on
February 5th. These matches
are Silvia versus Belfort and
Griffin versus Franklin on
UFC 126. There are also Penn
versus Fitch and Bisping
versus Rivea on UFC 127. If you
get interested and would want
to sign up for some training
you can do that at some local
gyms: 3900 W. Jackson St.
Morton, IL 61550, 416 Margaret
Street, Pekin, IL 61554.
8 JUST FOR FUN
Worst Valentine’s Day Gifts Ever
10) Video Games
Sure some of us like to play video games once in a while. But
really guys, this gift says “this game is so cool...so how could
she not love it!” It’s a gift for “yourself” that you hope she
can get into. Not very romantic. We’re just not interested in
perfecting our Metallica Guitar Hero riffs today guys.
9) Facebook Gift
Maybe cute on random days of the year, but NOT on
Valentine’s Day. It says you’re a cheapskate and too lazy to go
out to get us a gift that shows some thoughtfulness.
8) Hockey Tickets
See also Basketball, Football, Monster Truck Jam, etc. You
get the idea. Another gift that stinks of getting a gift mostly
for yourself. At least put some thought into what WE might
enjoy and not just tolerate for you.
7) Gym Membership
Just what exactly are you trying to say here? That we’re not
attractive enough for you. You think our bodies need some
fixing up. What a turn off.
6) Weight Loss Pills
What?!?! See also Gym Membership, but way worse! You
think we’re fat. Great.
5) Home Pregnancy Test
Again...what?!?!
4) Vacuum Cleaner/Cleaning Products
Yeah this is romantic...not! Do you think we actually enjoy
household chores? We would much rather get something
sweet and romantic. You can think of us as love slaves
instead;)
NAME
THIS
MOVIE
“I’ve never even kissed a guy before”
“Hey me neither”
email your answer to [email protected]
3) Trinkets From The Dollar Store
Ok we’re not saying that our gifts have to be expensive. We
don’t expect diamonds or a new car. But at least if you don’t
have much money, use your imagination a little bit.
2) Gag Gifts
Fart cushions and fake vomit don’t amuse us. Especially on
Valentine’s Day!
1) Nothing
The number one worst possible gift that you could get your
special girl is to get nothing at all. I don’t think this needs
much explanation.
Horoscopes
Aries March 21 through April 21
JUST FOR FUN 9
You are insightful, creative and adaptive but don’t RAM (Get it?) it down people’s throats. Stop being so stubborn and plan a
little. Your spontaneous side is great for good times, but bad for stuff like finishing a college degree in four years.
Friends, lovers, and family members love your devotion, but not your late night calls. Try to reign in that big personality
from time to time, but by all means keep making fun of authority figures even if it lands you in the slammer from time to time.
It’s funny.
Taurus April 21 through May 21
You’re a bull on the outside, but a softy at heart. Practical and efficient and always being hit up for money and favors. Let
some of your deadbeat friends hit their parents up for money for a change and put more money into your retirement fund!
Your shoulders are wet with the tears of friends, and your strength and stamina can carry a heavy burden. If you just
ducked out to the movies once in and awhile, and let some of those needy friends’ phone calls go into voicemail, you’ll find
you’ll have a lot more fun. You are great teachers, big sisters/brothers (hey Bud), and philanthropists.
What Is It?
Gemini May 21 through June 21
When you’re hot, you’re hot Gemini! And when you’re not, polar bears would call your heart too cold. Tarzan didn’t swing as
much as you do, but boy isn’t life interesting around you.
You inspire and motivate others and are very affectionate. You generally get away with stuff you really shouldn’t even be
doing. We can’t help but love you, but somedays you make us keep trying not to.
Cancer June 21 through July 21
You play your cards so close to the vest, a person has to perform something like a circumcision just to take a look. You can
be moody, but you hide it almost too well. Your friends and loved ones would love to get a peek at what’s behind that conservative exterior.
Your family, friends, co-workers, and loved ones always put you in charge of buying the group card, love your scrapbooks,
and dinners at your house are always a hit. Make other people help you clean up. Yes, even if they do it wrong.
Leo July 21 through August 21
Be it king of the jungle or the litter box, no job is too small for you to be the leader. Your quick decisiveness makes you a
great leader even when you’re leading the charge straight to hell.
You are brave, vocal about your opinions, and even right a lot of the times. You missed the Sesame Street episode where you
were taught to share or perhaps you just hoarded the TV and thought the rest of us missed it.
Virgo August 21 through September 21
You may be a virgin, but you did some heavy kissing with the blarney stone. Your outlandish stories and convincing charm
make you fun in any and all social situations.
Your analytical skills and intuition makes you annoying to watch a murder mystery with, but when it comes to solving and
planning, you’re the shiz-net Sherlock. You friend, loved ones, and co-workers all want the seat next to you at a dinner party.
Luckily you can talk loudly.
Libra September 21 through October 21
You may be an introvert, but your stealthy debating skills can come out as fast as paparazzi swarms Brittany Spears.
Naturally, because of the scale thing, your deal is balance, stability, justice, harmony, etc. But if it’s possible to overdose on
balanced goals, honey, you FOUND IT.
Scorpio October 21 through November 21
You are such a contradiction, well, no you’re not. Often misunderstood, turbulently driven, incredibly ambitious and put it
all together and that spells trouble and obsession for anyone dating you or trying to get you to accept a job offer.
Learn to place your bets a little sooner so the rest of the world can feel secure for a change. You can keep a secret especially
when it’s about your thoughts and feelings. Your calm cool exterior fools everyone and no one. You’re ideally suited to be a
wealthy business man or any profession as long as you’re boss and making big bucks. The hippy-artist, wanderer life does not
1. Valentine Heart Candies 2. MRI of a human heart 3. a diamond 4. a red rose
suit you.
Sagittarius November 21 through December 21
You think, therefore you think the rest of us should leave you alone to think. You do your best when the odds are stacked
against you. In the horse-race of life, you’re a Centaur who likes come from behind in those last few legs.
Hurry up and figure out the meaning of life, so the world can tie you down already. Remember, to win a race, even if you
want to come from behind, you have to choose a direction. Try not to get too distracted with EVERYTHING all the time
Capricorn December 21 through January 21
Well you critical and practical goat, this is going to be a baaaaad horoscope. You’re highly intelligent and will undoubtedly
find this entire page to be a sham. But your step-by-step nature may enjoy the following equation:
Everybody else gives sucky advice, Capricorn, so use your patience, intuition and incredible planning skills to schedule time
to dwell on problems. They pass, but give yourself time to be upset before moving on. For crying out loud, you stubborn goat,
use that big brain and schedule in your depression.
Aquarius January 21 through February 21
What the heck is The Water Bearer? Aquarius, you so got the shaft. Your unorthodox methods can get many a goal accomplished, however, sometimes those methods include sitting around a lot and kind of being lazy.
You are honest, loyal and original and apparently water bearing. Use your philosophical and artistic mind to come up with a
better horoscope.
Pisces February 21 through March 21
You’re no cold fish, just sort of luke-warm--hehe. Nah, you’re red, hot, hot, hot. You just keep a low profile while you acquire
a wide sea of knowledge.
You + A little Danger = FUN
You + Caution = You all the time
Your generous nature can be taken advantage of, but your determination and passion always guarantees whatever is lost is
easily won back.
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10 ENTERTAINMENT
“Even if there is no snow on the ground, know that it isn’t a problem on
Winter
these hills: they make their own snow!”
Movies Set to
Thrill
Hit the Slopes without Travel Time
Jessica Williams, Reporter
When it gets to be this time of
year, there isn’t a lot of stuff to
do outside. So why not go see a
movie? A movie is a great way
to get out of the house and have
a nice date, or a fun night with
your friends.
If you want to laugh, you
can go see The Green Hornet
starring Seth Rogen, Jay Chou,
and Christoph Waltz. Britt Reid
(Seth Rogen) is the son of LA’s
most important media magnate
and is totally fine with doing
nothing but party. Until Britt’s
father mysteriously dies and
leaves his media empire to him.
He realizes he is meant to be
a crime fighting vigilante. You
could also see The Dilemma
starring Vince Vaugn, Kevin
James, and Winona Ryder. It’s
about a lifelong bachelor that
has to make a decision to tell his
best friend that his wife has been
cheating on him.
If you’re in the mood
for a western, check out True
Grit starring Jeff Bridges, Matt
Damon, and Hailee Steinfeld. It’s
about a fourteen year old Mattie
Ross (Hailee Steinfeld) joins a
U.S. Marshal (Jeff Bridges) and
another lawman (Matt Damon)
to find the man that killed her
father.
When you’re in the mood
for a serious movie, go watch
The King’s Speech starring Colin
Firth, Geoffrey Rush, and Helena
Bonham Carter. After the death
of his father King George V,
Bertie (Colin Firth) who has had
a speech impediment all his life,
is suddenly crowned King George
VI of England.
B l a c k
Swan is a
fantastic
movie to
watch if
you’re
i n t o
thriller/
intense
movies.
It stars
Natalie
Portman, Mila Kunis, and
Vincent Cassel. Nina (Natalie
Portman), a ballerina that just
got casted as the Swan Princess
in Swan Lake, gets more in touch
with her dark side and it might
destroy her.
Skiing, Snowboarding, and Snow Tubing Fill Winter Days With Fun
Austin Dearing, Reporter
It’s easy to get the winter blahs if
you’re always sitting indoors in
front of the TV, but how do you
stay active when it’s cold outside?
If you’re wondering about ideas
for fun winter activities you can
enjoy with your family and friends
look no further! Whether it is to
go sledding, ice skating, or skiing
you should definitely check out
some of the Ski Resorts around
the Peoria/Northern Illinois area.
Snowstar is one of the closest
ski slopes around here, which is
about one hour and forty minutes
away in Andalusia, IL. Lift tickets
are $31 on weekends and $18
on weekdays. Ski/snowboard
rental is $26. Snowstar is just a
small place to learn how to ski
or snowboard, or to show up
the beginners if you are really
good. Snowstar has grown into
a 28-acre winter sports park
which includes snow tubing,
snowboarding and skiing. If it is
your first time, then Snowstar
would be a good place to go.
Only in the Midwest will you find
such an unexpected diamond in
the rough, Chestnut Mountain
Ski Resort. Chestnut, which is
about a three
hour
drive
from
Peoria,
is
a
much
bigger
place
including 19
ski runs, four
of which are
Beginner, 11
Intermediate,
three
Black
Diamond(Advanced), and one
Terrain park with jumps and rails.
Lift tickets are $40 on weekdays
and $47 on weekends; ski/
snowboard rental is $32. High
above the Mississippi, tucked
nicely in the hills near historic
Galena, Chestnut Mountain is
a premier Illinois resort that
offers nineteen trails which
span 220 rolling acres with a
total vertical drop of 475 feet.
Midwesterners love their
elbow room and Chestnut
Mountain is no exception.
Sundown is another ski
resort located in Dubuque,
Iowa about three hours and
ten minutes away. Sundown
Mountain has 23 runs: eight
Easy, nine Intermediate,
three
Black
Diamond
(Advanced), and three Terrain
Parks. Sundown Mountain is big,
beautiful and exiting. Countless
skiers and riders return year
after year to enjoy their slopes.
Over six years they were the only
Midwest resort granted the NSAA
(National Ski Area Association)
Award of Excellence. The top
of the mountain looks over 100
square
miles,
carved out of a
century old cedar
forest reminiscent
of
Colorado.
Cascade Mountain
is an about an hour
north of Chestnut,
four hours away
from Peoria in
Wisconsin Dells,
along
Interstate
90/94. Lift tickets
are $45 and ski
rental is $34. Snow Tubing is a
great activity for the whole family.
Imagine the thrill of sliding down
a snowy, 800 foot long chute
and then effortlessly riding a
surface lift back up. Tubes are
provided and no experience
is needed. Just hop in a tube
and enjoy the ride. However,
to rent a tube, it will cost $22.
Even if there is no snow on
the ground, know that it isn’t
a problem on these hills: each
of these places has the ability
to manufacture their own
snow! For example, Chestnut
Mountain has a current snow
depth of 66 inches—most of
which is man-made snow. The
top two winter activities for 2010
were snowboarding and skiing,
so if you are out of options take
a chance and try something
new. Go skiing or snowboarding.
Though the drive is long, the
fun experience is worth it.
NOTHING TO DO THIS WINTER?
TRY THESE PLACES!
WILDLIFE PRAIRIE PARK
TAYLOR ROAD
HANNA CITY
(309) 676-0998
LAKEVIEW MUSEUM
1125 W. LAKE AVE
PEORIA
(309) 686-7000
PEORIA ART GUILD
203 HARRISON STREET
PEORIA
(309) 637-2787
ENTERTAINMENT 11
Five Guys and
Fries Serves it
up Right
Anyone On the Hunt for a Great
Burger Needs to Check This Out
Brittany Magner, reporter
We have all had burgers before;
whether its a McDonalds mystery
burger, or a Burger Barge piece of
heaven, there is a common idea
that a burger is a burger is a
burger. Well, I had been hearing
that Five Guys Burgers and Fries
changes all that. People generally
said that their burgers are better
than anyone else’s. How? Are
their cows served special food?
It just didnt’ make sense. So I
decided to check it out myself.
On Saturday January 23, I
took a trip to Five Guys Burgers
and Fries to try it out. For those
of you who may not know, this
is the new fast-food restaurant
in Westlake Plaza, across from
Northwoods Mall. The building
is glass fronted, with red and
white as the color scheme. The
entire restaurant looks like
a red and white warehouse.
When I walked in I thought it
would take forever to get to the
register to place my order; the line
of hungry burger-wanters was all
the way out the
door. I settled
in for a long
wait, but that
didn’t happen.
The service at
this place is
phenomenal.
I was at the
register
in
around
4
minutes; it takes
them no time
to get people
in and out.
At the register
I ordered a
cheese burger
Winter
Concerts
Major Stars Visit Illinois This
Winter
Abbie Tinnon, Reporter
When the snow is on the ground, and
there is nothing to do outside, a winter
concert may be just what you are looking
for. It gives you a chance to listen to a
great band, as well as spend some time
inside. There are several venues in
Illinois that host concerts and events,
all of which are relatively close to Peoria.
The concerts are pricey, but if you are
truly a fan, it may be money well-spent.
On February 11 through the
13, the Monster Jam Pit Party is
at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont,
IL. Rosemont is 3 hours away from
Bartonville. Any Monster Truck fans
who are interested better be willing to
pay a lot for tickets, anywhere from
$57 to $142. Also on February 12,
Amy Grant will be at the Rosemont
Theatre. Grant is a singer-songwriter
and best known for her religious songs.
Her tickets are approximately $98.
On February 12, Anita Baker
will be at the Chicago Theatre in
downtown Chicago, singing her R&B
tunes. Anita’s tickets cost around
$200. Comedian Bill Cosby will be
the Chicago Theatre on March 25.
This venue is much smaller than the
Rosemont, but still draws a big crowd.
On February 13, guitar legend Slash
will be at the House of Blues. The
House of Blues is in downtown Chicago.
The average ticket cost is $100. On
Thursday, February 24, Ke$ha will be
at the House of Blues. Ke$ha is a hiphop artist and a fashion icon of the pop
world. Kes$ha fans are willing to pay
$129 to $318 for each ticket. The House
of Blues will be hosting the Plain White
T’s on February 28th. The pop rock band
is selling their tickets for around $47.
On Saturday February 26, Kid Rock
will be at the United Center; however,
Kid Rock will be at the Peoria Civic
Centre on the 28th. The Civic Centre
is in downtown Peoria, and the United
Center is in downtown Chicago. Kid
Rock will be playing his turn of the
century rock songs, along with his
modern country masterpieces. Some
fans are willing to pay $600 for a seat,
but the average price is around $150.
Also on February 28th, Lady Gaga
will be at the United Center. Gaga is
a fashion icon and singer/songwriter.
Her tickets are worth $1500, but tickets
can also go as low as $92. On Tuesday,
March 8, Bon Jovi will be at the United
Center. The multi-platinum band will be
selling tickets from $59 to $3932. Wow!
Comedian Lewis Black will be at the
Genesee Theatre on February 12. The
Genesee Theatre, located in Waukegan,
IL, and is three and a half hours away
from Bartonville. On March 4th, country
artist Clay Aiken will be at the Genesee
Theatre. His tickets are around $150.
With all of these concerts going
on this winter, there are plenty of shows
to go see this winter. Most of them
require a little driving and a lot of money,
but all should be good shows. Major
concerts are exciting and memorable,
and will definitely be a night well-spent.
and a small fry with
a regular drink.
The total cost
for one person is
around $10, which
is the average price
anywhere you go.
After I ordered my
meal, I filled my
drink and waited
for my number to
be called. Around
the restaurant
they have sacks
of peanuts to
snack on while
waiting
for
your
food.
With the restaurant having
limited space it’s very hard to
find a table, so your best bet is
to set your stuff on a table before
you order or have one member
of your group go on table patrol
so you’ll have one. When my
number was called, my food came
to me in a brown paper bag. I
knew this was going to be good:
the grease was soaking throught
the bag before I walked to my
table. I sat down and got started.
The first thing I noticed is
that every regular “burger” you
order from Five Guys is actually
a double burger. The burger,
from top bun to bottom bun,
was almost five inches tall. (See
the picture to the left: it’s the
real deal!) The best part was the
onions—Five Guys puts grilled
Extra Innings
Rocks the
Game
New Indoor Baseball/Softball
Facility Has Something for
Everyone
Abbie Tinnon, Reporter
For spring or fall athletes, the winters can
seem neverending. For those of us used to
playing outdoors, the snow and cold offer not
only bleak days, but no chance of keeping
game skills sharp. Extra Innings, an indoor
baseball and softball facility, changed that.
I first learned of Extra Innings through
my summer travel team. The facility is in a
warehouse on Quest Drive in Bloomington,
about 40 miles from Bartonville. Believe me,
it’s worth the drive! The building has 12,000
square feet of baseball and softball space,
including 6 tunnels for hitting, throwing, and
pitching, as well as a workout/training room
and a pro shop stocked with all you may need.
We met there to work with the resident
hitting coach at Extra Innings, Daryn Miller.
Coach Miller has an extensive background
in baseball and softball, and he is a true
student of the art of hitting. Coach Miller
went to East Peoria High School, played
for Lake Land junior college, and the
University of Memphis. He has played
men’s fastpitch for 15 years, and is a
member of the USA men’s national team.
Coach Miller
is amazing.
When
he
first started
working with
me, he had me
onions on the bottom bun.
It’s truly amazing. One order
of regular fries is more than
enough for two people—don’t
bother getting the large order!
The first Five Guys Burgers
and Fries opened in 1986 in
Arlington, Virginia. In 2003,
they decided to go bigger and
open around the country. As
of today, there are 725 stores
around the country. Every
burger at Five Guys is fresh,
never frozen ground beef; in
fact, there are no freezers in
any Five Guys restaurant.
Nothing is ever frozen. There
are 250,000 different ways
to order a Five Guys burger.
Head out to Five Guys Burgers
and Fries. Eating at Five
Guys was a great experience
and they have burgers
you’ll never forget about.
hit about ten balls off of a tee. Never
once did he watch the ball. He looked
at my feet, knees, hips, hands, arms,
shoulders, and head. He made a few
minor adjustments to my stance, and
everything changed; instead of simply
hitting the ball, I was crushing it.
After working with Coach Miller on
my hitting, he introduced me to another
staff member at Extra Innings, baseball
instructor Dan Blewitt. Coach Blewitt
not only instruct baseball pitchers, he
is also the resident fitness guru; as a
certified strength coach, he conducts
athletic training that will guarantee to
make anyone a better athlete. It clearly
states that his training is for serious
athletes only, and I believe it; he works us
hard, for an hour at a time, focusing on
different muscle groups. Dan’s approach
is to give elite athletes body and muscle
control, and his methods are proven.
Two other trainers at Extra Innings
are hitting and fielding instructor
Casey McIntosh and softball pitching
instructor Lori Baird. I never worked
with these two, but if they are on this
team, I am sure they are well worth it.
Regular athletes are a dime a dozen;
serious athletes need to work a little
bit harder to become great. Extra
Innings is meant just for that--to
take talent and make it phenomenal.
Players and coaches alike would benefit
from this place, and group rates are
available. Check out Extra Innings!
309-827-5000
or
http://www.
extrainnings-bn.
com/facility.htm
2011 Fashion Trends
Jami Gray, Editor in Chief
As the New Year began,
while everyday citizens were
busy working on their New
Year’s Resolutions, fashion
designers were busy working
on their new lines for 2011.
Many people use the New Year
as an excuse to experience
different looks. Clothes,
hair, and accessories are
some of the biggest fashion
trends people like to play
with. Over the years, the
fads have come and gone,
and sometimes come back
again, and the trends that
have been projected for this
year, will prove to be no
different. Although guys
might not think it, they
themselves also have many
new fashion trends as well.
Guys and girls alike,
one of the biggest trends
that we both are going to
see over the year is
motorcycle/biker
fashion. This look
is being played
out in many ways
this year.
The
motorcycle look
has taken over
the military look,
which has been at
the front for some
time now. When it
comes to the guys,
there are different
ways for them to rock the
look then there are for the
women. In order to pull off
the motorcycle-chic trend
some essentials include the
motorcycle jacket, leather
pants or leggings, and
zippers. Even though the
men are keeping the color
scheme to a simple black,
the women are incorporating
browns,
silver,
and
neutrals into their styles.
Another trend on the
rise right now is lace and
shiny/sequins. The main
culprit behind the rise of
this trend is said to be Taylor
Swift and her love for all
things shiny and feminine.
The right way to wear this
is to find a balance between
romantic and not too girly.
Lace and sequins are taking
over shirts, dresses, skirts,
and even our accessories.
A fad, which we thought
we would never see again, has
popped up this year in many
ways. The last few
years seemed to be
about the love for
all things eighties,
well this year it’s all
about our love for the
seventies. During
the 1970s, the feel
from their fashion
was more freespirited and boho,
while this updated take on
the era is more sophisticated.
Of course, the only true way
to pull off the seventies look
is with a pair of high-waisted
bell bottoms. Layering with
vests and beaded necklaces
are another way to pull off
the look. Another
great option would
be the maxi-dress.
When it comes
to accessories, the
biggest trend takeover goes to the
purses. While last
year was all about
having the biggest
purse a girl could get
her hands
on,
this
year
we
have downsized.
The compact styles
are sleek and can
still hold all the
essentials. Thanks
to movies like The
Hangover, even
men are carrying
these satchels.
Not only are we
carrying smaller
purses, but we are
wearing smaller
heels as well. These smaller
heels have been coined
“kitten heels.” Kitten heels
are the perfect combination
of flats and high heels.
Before going to your next
hair appointment, make sure
you know what is trending
UPCOMING
EVENTS
FEBRUARY
February 10: Early Dismissal/ Parent-Teacher conferences
February 11: NO SCHOOL Parent-Teacher conferences
February 18: SIP 11:15 Dismissal
MARCH
March 4: SIP 11:15 Dismissal
March 7: NO SCHOOL Casimir Polaski Day
March 10-11: Term 3 Assessment Days
March 18: NO SCHOOL Teacher’s Insititute
March 25: Last Day before Spring Break
Fashion Trends:
Does This Look Alright?
for the year. Of course,
major volume is still a
must for all hairstyles. If
short hair is the style you
prefer, then a pixie cut is
what is trending right now.
Another short cut option
would be a bob cut, just a
not as short version.
For the ladies with
long hair, curls
are in.
Natural
waves, tamed curls,
banana
curls,
which ever style
you prefer. The key
is to just get some
curl in your hair.
The two hottest hair
colors for 2011 are a white
blonde or red hair. Some
haircuts that the men
could try would be a retro
look, or a spiky do. When
doing the spike guys,
be careful to not overdo
it on the gel and wind
up with a Pauly D look.
In the fashion world,
there are many new styles
to look forward to in the
year to come. As the
year progresses we will
see which looks are a
success and which ones
die down faster than they
came about. Many of
the looks can be worn by
Fashion Trends:
What’s Hot and
What’s Not
HOT - DENIM
TROUSERS
NOT - JEGGINGS
It looks like jeggings
will be taking a back seat to denim
trousers. Say bye bye to low rise jeans
that bare your butt and opt for denim
trousers that have a higher waist.
HOT - HONEYSUCKLE
NOT - TURQUOISE
Honeysuckle will be the “it”
color this year. The great
thing about honeysuckle is
that it is very wearable for
men and women, and it compliments
a wide variety of skin tones. Red and
pinks are the perfect way to wake
up a stale winter wardrobe and will
look smoking hot once the warmer
weather rolls around and you have
that summer glow.
HOT - BELL BOTTOMS
NOT - SKINNY JEANS
Now that skinny jeans are
pretty much a staple in
everyone’s wardrobe it is
time to take pants in a
different direction with bell
bottoms. Some may be gasping at the
resurgence of bell bottoms, but when
done right, wider pant legs will look
fresh and chic.
HOT - CAT EYE
SUNGLASSES | NOT AVIATOR GLASSES
themselves, yet if you are
daring enough they can
be paired with some of the
other trends of the year.
Cat eye glasses have a
vintage-inspired look that
screams ‘50s/’60s glamour. From
very subtle cat eye shapes to the
more extreme, cat eye sunglasses are
a big trend this year.
HOT - KITTEN HEELS
NOT - STACKED PUMPS
2010 saw sky high heels and boots
and we are secretly happy that kitten
heels are reemerging as a trend.
Kitten heels are perfect for people
who love the comfort of flats, but the
look of heels. Kitten heels can work
particularly well with several of the
year’s other
trends like
full skirts
and
bell
bottoms.
They a r e
d a i n t y
and add a
feminine charm to any outfit.
TURN THE WATER OFF
WHEN YOU BRUSH YOUR PARENTS HAVE
SAID THIS BEFORE, NOW
I SAY IT. YOU WILL SAVE
4 GALLONS OF WATER
DOING THIS ALONE.