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ARLINGTONIAN || MARCH 30, 2007 || VOLUME 70 || ISSUE 7 SUPPLEMENT
|| Staff Writers ||
Lara Bonner
Maggie Browne
Clary Bryan
Ally Davis
Lindsay Gardner
Amanda Jones
Joumana Khatib
Lay Kodama
Mitch Lex
Cindy Liu
Morgan Smathers
Kim Weisenberger
Charlie Williams
Special Thanks To
Arlingtonian Staff:
|| Arlingtonian Editors ||
Inyoung Kang
Renee Ogaki
Sam Underwood
|| Additional Staff ||
Kathleen Braine, Elyse D’Andrea,
Ashley Davis, Tyler Joswick,
Liz Krause, Alaina McCleery
and Kerry Sullivan
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contents photos || Ashley Davis, Joumana Khatib ||
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UA hosts its first Relay for Life
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Prom Countdown:
Preparations should begin
with fashion trends in mind
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Making the most of prom
begins with the right attitude
14 Book fees mount with
required reading
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Wrist corsages are only the
beginning of flower options
14 Service options spring up
10 Decisions for prom-night
dining depend on the group
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10 From intimate to boisterous, four
area restaurants offer options
12 After-prom Ideas: After the
dance, the night is still young
13 Gender Perspectives: Two
columnists compare prom prep
15 April 1 update on last school day
15 Staff editorial encourages
sound after-prom choices
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Racing for a cure
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magine a race that never ends … a relay for life.
just spending one night on a high
On May 18 and 19, UA will hold its first RFL at the UAHS school track, Hulls said.
track. Hosted by seniors Elaine Disbro and Sarah Hulls for
“It’s about providing hope to
their senior thesis project, this event will require much help and current and future cancer patients—hope
support from the community.
for a helping hand, a community who courtesy || Relay for Life ||
“This event is a great chance for the community to get cares and a cure,” Hulls said.
involved in the fight against
Hulls and Disbro both participated in
cancer and make a difference,”
RFL when they were younger. When given
It’s about providing hope the chance to host the first RFL in UA,
Disbro said.
Hulls said students and com- to current and future cancer they jumped at the opportunity.
munity members could partici“It has been a really moving experience
pate in the UA RFL by creating patients—hope for a helping and I have learned a lot about the impact
and joining teams, volunteering
cancer has,” Disbro said. She said that this
the day of the event, providing hand, a community who cares made all the work worthwhile.
entertainment, bringing food or and a cure.
Both Disbro and Hulls said they hope
sponsoring a relayer.
RFL will remain a lasting and important
According to the American
Senior Sarah Hulls part of UA.
Cancer Society website, Relay
“People often inquire why we have to
for Life began in 1985, when Dr. Gordy Klatt spent 24 hours walk all night,” Hulls said. “The answer is simple. Cancer never
walking and running around a track to raise money for cancer sleeps. For one night, we won’t sleep either.”
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research. RFL is now held worldwide to help fight cancer.
Registration forms for the UA event can be found on the For more information about the May 18-19 Upper Arlington Relay For Life
RFL website. According to the ACS website, all teams must be event, visit www.acsevents.org/relay/oh/upperarlington, or contact seniors
registered and have raised at least $100 by April 13.
Elaine Disbro or Sarah Hulls. For more information about the American
Students should get involved because RFL means more than Cancer society, visit www.cancer.org.
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UAHS stu
Upperclassmen
look forward to prom
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P
rom is one of the most anticipated events
in high school. It is an evening planned
with great detail months in advance, and
there is one thing that can make or break the
prom experience: evening wear.
his year, as in previous years,
prom will be held at Lifestyles
Community Pavilion. According to
senior Aaron Shaull, students enjoyed past proms at the LC, as it is
a great venue that offers plenty of
room for dancing.
Senior Keith Schnacke enjoyed
the many advantages of holding prom
at the LC last year.
“It was a great venue because
there is a lot of room and it has a
great pit for dancing and a balcony
for cooling off,” Schnacke said. “It’s a
lot cooler and nicer than the auditorium lobby.”
According to junior class president
Jimmy Trotier, prom will be held April
21 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. The junior
class is responsible for planning the senior prom, and they have been in the
planning process since November.
Prom tickets can be purchased
in the week leading up to prom during fourth and fifth periods outside
the cafeteria, Trotier said. The prom
is only open to juniors, seniors and
their dates.
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A Look Back
The ’70s were all about ruffles and lace. According to 1971 UA graduate Wendy Klopp,
prom has changed immensely.
“Prom back then was a lot different fashionwise,” Klopp said. “Tuxedos had more ruffles
and were often seen in outrageous colors such
as baby blue and light yellow. Gowns were also a
lot more conservative than they are today; most
had high necklines that didn’t reveal much skin,
and had a lot of lace on them.”
The ’80s displayed a different style. The
movie Pretty in Pink, which was released in
1986, reflects prom fashion of that time. The
movie features poofy dresses, shoulder pads and
bold colors.
According to 1985 UA graduate April Jones,
prom was all about making a statement.
“Big hair, big jewelry [and] big dresses were
popular,” Jones said. “Big everything was the
style in the ’80s.”
The ’90s and early 2000s fashion was taken
down a level from the ’80s. Floor length gowns
were in during this time.
Dylan Knisley, a 2003 graduate, said he remembered his senior prom well.
“My date was wearing a long pink dress with
a shawl and I wore a plain black tuxedo,” Knisley said. “Most of the students at prom that year
were wearing similar things.”
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rom season is here
and with it comes
the stress of planning
the evening. Follow
the timeline below for
information about this
year’s prom and how
to prepare for it.
Current Fashions
photo || Elyse D’Andrea ||
Seniors Sarah Wagner and Aaron Jeffire model their
2007 prom attire. Long dresses and classic tuxes are
popular attire for this year’s prom
Today’s styles have moved away from the
shoulder pads, ruffles and lace of past years.
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3 WEEKS TO PROM
Tux Tips
Keeping the basics in mind can help with suit selection
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t is the end of March and the
prom rush is beginning. With
all the stress, it can be a struggle for boys to avoid spending
an excessive amount of money
or getting stuck with a terrible
tuxedo on a would-be memorable night.
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Classic Tuxedo rental manager Aaron Roberts recommended ordering a tux at least
three weeks in advance.
The most popular tuxedos
are Ralph Lauren, Calvin
Klein and Perry Ellis, Roberts said; however, while some
xx Clary Bryan xx
men may want designer tuxes,
most just want to stand out at
prom, match their date or simply get something that looks
nice. Therefore, buying a mainstream, or popular tuxedo is
not always necessary.
Also, avoiding big, brand-
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name stores or shopping malls
when searching for a tux is a
good idea, according to Roberts. Malls carry only mainstream tuxes, so searching
in individual stores might be
worth the time. The price may
be better, as well.
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dents dress for prom
Short dresses are in demand this year, ac- more defined,” Lewis said.
cording to senior Jackie Mason.
Lewis said she believes that wedges are a
“I like wearing dresses that fall right be- good solution for girls who want additional
low the knee, because they are a lot easier height, but also want shoes that are easy to
to dance in than long dresses,” Mason said. dance in.
In order to be ready in time for prom, Ma“Platform wedges give height, stability
son said she thinks purchasing a prom dress and comfort,” Lewis said.
in advance is a good idea.
Shoes complete a look and define the figure,
“Buying a prom dress about a month
according to junior
ahead of time is
Jess John, who
smart
because
Buying a prom dress about a said open-toed
you leave yourself
shoes are the way
time to do other month ahead of time is smart because to go for prom.
things right be“I always try
you leave yourself time to do other
fore prom instead
to find a cute pair
of
scrambling things right before prom instead of of heels to match
to find a dress,”
my dress,” John
scrambling to find a dress.
Mason said.
said. “For prom,
J e s s i c a
Senior Jackie Mason I’ll probably wear
McClintock
an
open-toed
e m p l o y e e
heel because they
Andrea Zelinski agreed.
remind me of springtime. Plus, I love show“Starting to look for a dress [early] is ing off my pedicure.”
good because you can get a dress that no one
To ensure that a pair of uncomfortable
else has,” Zelinski said. “Also, if you’re not shoes do not ruin prom night, CosmoGirl
crunched for time, you will take your time advises walking in the shoes ahead of time
looking [for a] dress that you really like.”
to break them in.
Dress shoppers must also take their body
type into consideration.
Hairdos
“Different fabrics and necklines look
better on some people and worse on othHairstyles are an important part of
ers,” Zelinski said. “When you’re looking preparing for prom. Aileen Nunez, an edfor a dress you have to make sure that the ucation specialist at Great Clips training
dress fits and looks the way you want before center, said hairdos on prom night should
you buy it.”
be extravagant.
“Girls with short hair dress up their style
Shoes
with accessories that are simple and unique.
Shoes are a crucial component in prom Headbands, barrettes, bows and a few soft
apparel. According to Eileen Lewis, the di- curls are very common,” Nunez said. “With
ector of fashion strategy at www.zappos.com, long hair you see a lot of sleek, polished updos
a popular shoe website, shoes make the and messy, tousled updos. A lot of updos that
wearer look taller, define the calves and are I have observed scream, ‘volume, fullness.’”
When getting a professional hairdo,
a great accessory to add to any outfit.
“[Heels] make your legs look longer and bringing in a photograph of the desired re-
sult can make the task a lot simpler, according to Nunez.
“It’s great to have the ladies bring the picture,” Nunez said. “It gives us a direction and
a goal to shoot for.”
But professional help is not always needed to get a great prom hairstyle. Sophomore
Katie Hyre said she recommends preparing
for prom with friends.
“I have a couple of friends who are great
at doing hair. They have done mine for all
the major high school events,” Hyre said.
“It is more fun [for me] to invite a bunch of
friends over to get ready than to depend on a
hair-dresser. It saves time and money.”
Dress donations
aid deserving girls
are being accepted at the Charles Penzone
Hair Salon in Columbus.
At UAHS, students like junior Taylor
Merullo are planning to donate their prom
dresses and other accessories.
“I would like to donate my dress because
you spend about $300 on dresses and only
wear them once, when some people cannot
afford to buy one,” Merullo said.
If you are interested in donating prom
dresses, contact the Cinderella Project at
[email protected] or Fairy Goodmothers and www.fairygoodmothers.com. p
xx Amanda Jones xx
fter spending weeks trying to select the
A
perfect dress for prom, the big day will
come and go in a matter of hours. The dress
can either be forgotten in a closet or put towards a worthy cause: the Cinderella Project, a non-profit organization which provides
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dresses to those who cannot afford them.
Although the Cinderella Project can
only supply dresses to girls in New York,
they accept donations from anywhere in
the United States. The Cinderella Project’s
co-founder Michele Kuhns said the donated dresses must be floor length and no
more than five years old. They also accept
donations of evening bags, wraps, jewelry,
unused make-up and hair accessories.
A more local organization is Fairy
Goodmothers. According the the the website, www.fairygoodmothers.com, dresses
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Accessories
Accessories are also extremely important
when dressing for prom. According to Carly
Wickell, who has a degree in fashion merchandising from East Carolina University,
multi-stringed necklaces and big bracelets
are popular this season.
However, senior Katherine Degnen said
she preferred traditional, plain jewelry to
trendy, over-the-top accessories.
“Jewelry should be understated,” Degnen said. “You never want to take the focus away from the dress, so simpler is usually better.”
Degnen said purses are also a good accessory to carry on prom night.
“I think that a small clutch is nice to
have with you on prom night so you can
carry around all the little things that you
need like a cell phone, or the tickets,” Degnen said.
Finding the perfect dress, great shoes,
affordable accessories and flattering hairdo are all part of the hectic schedule before prom, but after all is said and done,
there is only one thing left to do: have a
great evening.
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2 WEEKS TO PROM
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Suzy tells a bad joke. Ugh.
With prom quickly approaching, students are
stressing about the night, wondering if it will
pass by flawlessly or if they will end up like our
poor Bob.
While students have to worry about last
minute shopping for the perfect formal attire
and ordering corsages and boutonnieres, they
also have the burden of all burdens: finding
a date.
Senior Garner Sheppa said most students
feel pressured to ask someone to prom.
“It might be harder to find someone to
dance with if you go stag,” Sheppa said. “Most
people pair up.”
However, some students, such as junior
Jimmy Bierly, do not feel the same pressure as
prom approaches. He said it does not matter if
you have a date or not.
“You don’t really need a date to prom; it’s
just another dance where you can hang out
with friends,” Bierly said.
Either way, students agree that asking someone to prom can be a nerve-wracking experience. Sheppa said going in a group instead of as
a couple may relieve the anxiety.
Junior Mack Jackson said there are also other advantages of going with friends.
“To accommodate for people without dates,
friends can go in groups,” Jackson said. “There
are multiple conversations to take part in.”
Although there is nothing wrong with going as a couple, if it gets to the point of handwringing stress, Jackson said it might not be the
best choice.
“You can avoid awkward silences by going
in groups,” Jackson said.
When making plans for prom, there are
many options to consider: going stag, as a
couple or in a group. Making the right decision could help reduce much of the stress asp
sociated with prom.
photo || Joumana Khatib ||
|| Lara Bonner ||
ob is sitting
awkwardly
close to his date,
so close that their
knees keep bumping into each other.
He can’t decide
whether he should
move over or not;
would it be too
noticeable? Will
his date take it as a
gesture of disgust?
He hastily lets a
nervous
giggle
escape his lips as
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Going in groups can
relieve prom stress
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rom is a monumental event in most
high school students’ lives, but hidden details may easily be overlooked.
Students may not realize the range of
formal prom flowers available beyond
the basic red-rose spray wrist corsages,
leading to limited opportunities.
Usually students buy wrist corsages,
so that was the kind she requested, Junior Diana Tsai said.
Wrist corsages are the most common, though armbands, hand-nosegays
and other styles are also available, Judy
Mellon of Blooms Direct said.
Upper armbands provide a garterstyle and are more stable than wrist
corsages, Linda Reading, florist de-
Capture perfect poses
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rom pictures do not have to be the night’s most painful experience! Here
are some handy tips to look flawless in your photos of the big night.
Guys
•Stand up tall with good posture
and your shoulders back
•Arms down, relaxed at your sides
with feet in forward position
•Remember to smile—you want
to look happy, not like you are
half asleep!
photos || Ashley Davis ||
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signer for the Chapel Hill Florist on
Grandview Ave., said. These armbands
may have vine-like leaves and flowers
dangling from the body of the corsage
to add more elegance to the arm. The
style is suitable for sleeveless dresses,
Reading said.
Wrist corsages usually come with a
Velcro band that can be easily detached,
said Paula Shuch, another florist at the
Chapel Hill Florist.
“We offer beaded bands, which are
slightly more expensive, but look more
elegant and provide more insurance
against slipping,” Shuch said.
Bands are available in a wide range
of colors, and Chapel Hill Florist only
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Girls
•Angle torso away from camera
and head and shoulders toward it
•Stick your tongue behind your
top row of teeth to fill gaps
•Take ballet? Stand with your feet
in fourth position—it makes you
look slimmer
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charges an additional $5 for these intricately beaded bands.
Also available are hand-held nosegays,
which resemble small bouquets.
Unlike a corsage, which will stay attached
to one’s body, a nosegay will have to be held
or placed somewhere during the dance,
Mellon said. Despite being planted in floral
foam, flowers in nosegays will not last longer
than flowers in corsages.
Flowers adorning the straps of shoes,
hairpieces and purse handles are also available, as well as bracelets and necklaces.
“The trend nowadays is for flowers to
look like jewelry,” Mellon said.
If a more unique look is desired, most
florists have a plethora of examples of corsage styles in books, Mellon said.
“Usually we follow the traditional styles
in the book, but florists are creative, so we
can improvise with the customers’ tastes,”
Mellon said.
Once the type of corsage is selected, the
next decision that must be made is the flower color.
“Before you decide what flower to match
your dress, you want to choose your color,”
Reading said. “That’s probably the main deciding factor for any corsage.”
Though flower colors are traditionally
coordinated to the dress color, this is not always necessary, Mellon said.
“Accent colors are used frequently as
well,” Mellon said. “If you have a coral dress,
you might choose a yellow, orange or purple
flower to suit the color.”
Once the colors are selected, the designer is able to choose the ideal flowers
for the corsage.
“Roses are probably the most common
because of [their] feel of sophistication and
elegance,” Reading said.
Nevertheless, for students like Tsai, who
said roses are too stereotypical, there are
other types of flowers available, including
carnations, dasies, orchids and gardenias.
“We base the size of the flower on the
build of the girl; if she is petite and small, we
wouldn’t use a large flower because it would
seem too bulky,” Mellon said. “We want to
balance out flowers and body.”
For those who want to go for the exotic
look, flowers can be easily imported.
Above: Orchids are a traditional corsage choices, Judy Mellon of Booms Direct said. They are
commonly used in wrist corsages.
Below: Lilies provide an elegant feel to both
corsages and boutonnieres, Linda Reading of
Chapel Hill Florist said. Both types of flowers are
available at Blooms Direct.
photo || Lay Kodama ||
“Usually I go for the most unique and
weirdest flower for creativity,” Tsai said.
“For the last dance I went to, I chose a huge
white lily with gold foiling because it symbolized exotic coolness. The florist imported it
for me.”
Mellon recommended that students request exotic flowers such as lilies or orchids
at least two weeks in advance to ensure the
flower’s arrival in time for the dance.
Past trends have also shown that corsages
are not just limited to flowers.
“One year, the theme was vegetables,”
Reading said. “People put together vegetables like radishes on their corsages and they
were actually attractive.”
To emphasize the beauty of the flowers
and give them a fuller appearance, materials such as ribbon, decorative wire, beads,
foliage or berries may be used in arrangements, Mellon said.
“Decorations can also achieve an exoticlook,” Mellon said. “This way, you don’t
have to buy expensive exotic flowers.”
Although traditionally more conservative
in style, colors, and trends than corsasges,
boutonnieres may also have similar decorations and traditions as corsages.
“Pin-on boutonnieres are the traditional option for boutonnieres, but also available are lapel inserts,” Mellon said. “Basically, the flowers are attached to a piece
of cardboard, then inserted into the lapel
pocket. This way you don’t risk being stuck
by the pin.”
Decorations common to boutonnieres
are decorative wire, baby’s breath or wax
flower, ribbons and berries, Mellon said.
After completing the flower purchasing
process, a common concern is its short life.
Most prom flowers are delicate and die
easily, Reading said.
Most flowers may be preserved but verifying this fact with the florist is a wise idea,
Mellon said.
“Although some flowers you absolutely
can’t preserve, most flowers can just be hung
upside down to dry,” Reading said.
Because the flowers for prom can be forgotten after the dance, it is important to remember that their small patch of color can
compliment the wearer.
“Flowers can express the uniqueness and
personality of the wearer,” Mellon said. “We
always suit the flower with the person.” p
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Pick your pigment
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Right: Pictured is a
Gerbera daisy from
Blooms Direct. This
species of flower can
achieve an exotic look
for a modest price.
hen picking your flowers keep in mind that colors are meant for more
than matching. Remember these when choosing flowers, so you can
say exactly what you mean without saying a word.
Red: love, beauty, respect, passion
White: purity, innocence, secrecy
Pink: perfect happiness, admiration, grace, joy, sweetness
Yellow: joy, friendship
Orange: desire, fascination
photo || Joumana Khatib ||
source || Chapel Hill Florist ||
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Atmosphere:
Food:
Price:
intimate
meh
cheap
THE MELTING POT
boisterous
tasty
pricey
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ith the intimate white tablecloths
adorned with dim candles, Bravo is
the perfect romantic date spot before prom.
The interior looks like a cozy Italian
villa with artfully-cracked walls and stately
pillars. The dishes follow the theme with
xx Maggie Browne and Ally Davis xx
various Italian meals, such as pasta, chicken,
steak and seafood.
he prom night restaurant selection process should include considThe restaurant is a combination of formal
ering more than just whether your date likes Italian or American
settings and casual service. The prices are
cuisine, as the restaurant’s overall quality can directly affect the
moderate, ranging from $7 to $25, with crisp
dinner experience.
Caesar or chopped salads and soup available to add
The restaurant’s target customer, the atmosphere and the menu’s
to your dish. While the main meals are more than
price point are significant factors that are just as important—persatisfying with their large portions, there are also a
haps even more important—as the menu’s fare.
variety of desserts, including cheesecake and torta di
While your prom group may love a particular restaurant,
chocolate cake.
the staff and fellow patrons may not love you. Usually, the
Although the restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.,
pre-prom dinner is a bit earlier, just around the time the
it is often busy; a large group should make reservations well
elderly dines.
in advance if expected to be seated promptly. Bravo also has the
For example, Thom’s may not be the best choice due to
option of booking a private room for large parties, which can make
the older crowd, Thom’s manager Amy Gatton said.
the experience that much more exclusive. Groups big and small will
“[Thom’s] is mainly an adult restaurant with an
love this Italian-esque dining experience.
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adult atmosphere,” Gatton said.
There is another crowd that can be a realdowner on the prom night, but can be harder
to avoid: the snobs who are resentful of
youthful exuberance. Restaurants
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like Martini’s and others that
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focus on drinks more than
food can make your
The perfect prom dinner is
less than a reservation away
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The Melting Pot
4014 Townsfair Way (in Easton) • 476-5500
Atmosphere:
Food:
Price:
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intimate
meh
cheap
boisterous
tasty
pricey
he Melting Pot is a fun, different way
to dine before prom. The fondue
courses are out of the ordinary when it
comes to fine dining, but the meal is in
no way primitive.
When entering the restaurant, guests
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immediately descend two flights of stairs
to be greeted by the hostess. The calm
atmosphere of the dimly-lit restaurant is
immediately overpowering. After being
seated, the waiter explains to first timers
how the meal will work. If ordering the
Big Night Out, the restaurant’s suggested
dinner for two, patrons choose a cheese
fondue course, a salad, an entree
fondue course, and a chocolate fondue
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course. The price for such a feast ranges
between $76 to $94 per couple.
A less expensive option is to choose just
a cheese fondue and a chocolate fondue,
which is roughly $35 to $40 per couple.
Each type of fondue—cheese, entree
and chocolate—features multiple
variations, and each is served with a
variety of items to dip into the fondue
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of choice.
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JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
Left to right: Bravo! Cucina Italiana’s dining room is the perfect place for an intimate prom night.
The Melting Pot’s bar provides a cozy place to wait for your table at this out-of-the-ordinary restaurant. Japanese Steak House is a restaurant sure to provide a memorable experience. Cap City Fine
Diner provides a great place for a casual meal—but avoid the counter seating on prom night.
CAP CITY FINE
DINER
Photos || Tyler Joswick ||
Japanese Steak House
479 North High Street • 228-3030
Atmosphere:
Food:
Price:
intimate
boisterous
meh
tasty
group feel inadequate, especially while wearing your dressiest attire. Restaurants
cheap
pricey
with a bar usually focus on the adults, Martini’s manager Dennis Gehring said.
“Adults enjoy our restaurant the most, especially during happy hour,” Gehhe fast-paced dining experience of
ring said.
Japanese Steak House makes it a
Once restaurant choices have been narrowed down according to crowd, next
traditional and memorable spot to enjoy
check out the atmospheres. The perfect atmosphere depends on each couple
prom dinner. With Japanese food and
and the size of the group, but in general big groups work better in boisterous
decorations, this restaurant creates a fun
atmospheres, like that of Buca di Beppo or DaVinci’s, while small groups usumood in a casual setting.
ally prefer a more intimate setting, like Trattoria Roma or Cap City.
The menu is limited to a standard but
All restaurants are busy on Saturday nights, but add other prom attendees
nonetheless pleasing meal with chicken, steak
and large groups and it can be quite impossible to walk into a nice restauor seafood with rice. While the choices may be
rant in Columbus and get a table. Make sure there will be enough room for
minimal,
the price is quite affordable, with most
your party at a specific time. Big groups must make a reservation long in
dishes
ranging
from $10 to $30.
advance to ensure a spot at a swanky restaurant.
Japanese Steak House offers a more
Finally, the prices need to be considered. Who wants to pay $30 for
entertaining meal than most restaurants, with all
a salad? But, also, who wants beef jerky in the form of a hamburger on
dishes
actually cooked at the table by trained chefs
prom night? Prices are important, but prom night is made for splurgwho perform many tricks with the spatulas and food.
ing. Most high-end restaurants, like Japanese Steak House, have
Each table can fit up to eight people, but it is always
large portions, but make sure the prices are fair. In general, know
packed;
guests should make reservations ahead of time.
what kind of restaurant experience you want to have.
The latest reservation time available is at 9:30 p.m., but the
It is important to differentiate between fun restaurants and
restaurant is open from 4 p.m. -10 p.m. on Saturdays.
intimate ones, junior Amanda Aakhus said.
With the loud sizzling grills and entertaining chefs, Japanese
“Big groups are fun and loud at restaurants, but when
Steak
House is not the most romantic spot for prom, but the chef
you are just with your date, you would want a quiet
flipping shrimps into his hat could make a great distraction for a
place, something more romantic,” Aakhus said.
potentially-awkward date. Japanese Steak House provides laughs, a good
Read the reviews on this page, ask your friends
time
and a full stomach.
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food is, a sulky waiter who resents your
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place for your group on prom night.
With entrees costing a mere $10-$15
The relaxed, fun atmosphere is a great per dish, Cap City is the perfect place for
setting for group meals. With bright walls someone who is on a budget.
covered in everything from a bowling
After choosing from the wide variety of
mural to neon lights, Cap City definitely comfort foods served as the main course,
1299 Olentangy River Road • 291-3663
has a modern feel to it.
there are more than 10 desserts available,
Atmosphere: intimate
boisterous
Food:
However,
the
restaurant
also
manages
including the well-known Seriously Big
meh
tasty
Price:
to feel laidback thanks to the sufficiently- Chocolate Cake.
cheap
pricey
spaced tables. The large paper maché lights
With great service and a wide
that hang from the high ceilings throughout selection of delicious food, you are sure
f comfort food is your idea of the perthe restaurant also add to the feel by to get a lot of bang for your buck at this
fect prom meal, then this Cameron
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creating a comfortable, home-like lighting.
fun restaurant.
Mitchell restaurant may be the perfect
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ready to change out of your sweaty ensemble
and uncomfortable shoes. You are now faced with
the age-old question: what do you want to do now?
Do not panic. Your options are virtually unlimited.
Select an idea below or use it to help you come
up with your own idea for a smashing good time.
xx Lara Bonner, Joumana Khatib and Lay Kodama xx
Late-Night at the Movies
M
ovies are the banal activity of teenagers in suburbia. However, the movie experience can be enhanced if you choose to view an offbeat, quirky film, where you
can kick up your feet and relax after a long night. If your group disagrees on which
Bowling
film to see, you can easily split up and see different movies. As you munch on popcorn
and slurp your icees you are free to rest your voice, hoarse and achy from shouting
othing can complete the afterover the music. If you do not bring clothes to change into, sitting in your sticky garprom experience like wearing borments for a two-hour movie may be highly unpleasant. Talking during the movie
rowed shoes and hoisting around balls approxiwould also be difficult.
mately one-eighth of your body weight. While
You can enjoy a movie at multiple locations in the area. Movies at AMC Lennox
bowling during the day may seem dull, the atmocost around $7 for students, and showings usually start no later than 11 p.m. Stusphere becomes more giddy and light-hearted late at
dents could also venture out to the dollar
night. Black lights with glow-in-the-dark balls and strobe
theater, Carriage Place 12, for a cheaper
OPENING APRIL 20
lights enhance the disco-esque environment while also
experience. The movie choice is ideal for
encouraging conversation, unlike watching a movie.
those whose prom dates turned sour, as it
Hot Fuzz
Bowling can also spark some healthy competition
eliminates awkward conversation.
The Nanny Diaries
between couples in bowling teams. Although the
Fracture
food is not of gourmet quality, after a heavy night of
The
Valet
dancing, hot dogs and fries may seem like the most
Kickin’
ckin’ it Old Skool
appetizing food on Earth.
Bubble Tea
Rogue
If you do choose to bowl into the late hours, be
sure to change beforehand—bowling in tuxes and
efreshments are
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night of prancing
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providing one
with a
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squishy feeling.
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THE DAY AFTER PROM
THE WEEK AFTER PROM:
any prom-goers choose to take
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Columnists compare prom preparation
B
y the time junior year rolls
around, most men have been
to at least one school dance. Pictures, dinner reservations, driving,
picking the right corsage, trying
to dance well and making it home
alive aside, dances can be pretty
fun. However, even the best of us
can get bogged down in the aforementioned tie-ups and end up not
having the greatest of times. Rather than worrying so much about
it beforehand, I decided that I
will start worrying about prom a
few simple hours before the fact.
Here’s my idea of a prom Saturday
|| Charlie Williams ||
with my new plans.
I imagine I will wake up sometime
before noon. The rhythmic pounding of my mom’s fist on my door
will remind me that it is indeed the day of prom, and I need to pick up
the corsage before the flower store closes.
After the rude awakening, I will feel the
immediate sense of urgency in the pit of my
stomach. It can only be fixed with one thing:
waffles. My mom will come into the kitchen,
perplexed by the smell of warm waffle-y
goodness and ask me what I am doing.
My blank expression will answer her question.
“The flower shop closes soon, hurry up,”
she’ll say.
I’ll leave the house disheveled, with a wad
of money in my pocket, only to return much
poorer. But lo and behold! I’ll have a flower.
I will eat my waffles when I get home and lounge in
front of the television watching Scarface, or some other long bloody
movie that puts me in the right mindset for prom. Of course, drug
running and shootouts don’t exactly fit the idea of prom for most
people. However, it’s Scarface; it’s good for any occasion.
After a three-hour massacre and a truckload of horrible language,
I will realize that it’s time for me to actually get ready.
Showering will be no different from the normal everyday routine. I might wash my hair twice and scrub between my toes, but that
would be the extent of my effort. I’ll brush my teeth twice and maybe
even floss if I’m feeling adventurous.
When it comes time to put on the tuxedo, I will remember that
“cummerbund” is a very funny word. So funny, in fact, that I will
laugh almost to tears while my mom contemplates smacking me on
the back of the head with a blunt object.
The bow tie will be the worst part. I remember how hard it was to
learn to tie a regular necktie and I was always told that bow ties were
even harder. My dad will tie it for me as I think about how I wish I had
a clip-on instead.
After I am all put together, I will look at myself in the mirror, spin
in a full circle, do an awesome James Bond impression, wink, then feel
the need to combat weapons dealers. Then I’ll remember I have to
pick up my date, so the weapons dealers will have to wait.
I will make sure my pockets are full. Keys, money, tickets, cell
phone, mints and a corsage, all set for a long night ahead of me.
Finally taking a deep breath, I’ll step out of the door and get
into my car humming the James Bond theme.
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HER PERSPECTIVE
W
e have all heard the stereotypes about to boys and girls
preparing for a big event. Obviously,
all girls must take hours longer than
boys to get ready for anything—especially prom. And for some girls,
this is true.
Unfortunately, I am one of those
girls who takes her time getting ready
for an event, so early mornings and
hours of preparation come naturally
(but not always easily) to me.
Here is an overview of what my
prom day will look like, so you girls
who do take your time getting ready
know you are not alone.
|| Maggie Browne ||
Around 8:30 the night before prom,
I will be setting my alarm clock for two reasons. Number one, I don’t
want to look tired for the dance. Number two, I want to get up early so
I have more time to get ready; I will need all the time I can get.
Around 10:30, when I still can’t sleep, thanks to
my nerves, I will decide to give up on sleeping
and paint my nails so I have one less thing to
do the next morning.
I will probably get up at an insanely unreasonable hour to shower, wash my hair and
blow it dry, followed by a quick breakfast.
Then I’ll be off to the hair salon, where they
will inevitably wash my hair again before piling it on my head in a mass of curls—a style
that I could easily mimic at home, but going
to the salon will add interest to the day ... and
lighten my wallet (which is a good thing, right?).
Two hours later, I’ll be having a quick lunch before
going to the flower shop to pick up the boutonniere, a funny word
that I will inevitably laugh at under my breath so people don’t laugh
at me.
After eating and picking up the flower, I will look at my fingers and
toes and decide that I must paint my nails again. While I watch Gilmore
Girls, I will look at them again, then remove the nail polish and have my
mother paint them. Gilmore Girls playing as they dry ... yes, still.
Then I will be off to pack The Bag for after prom, which will contain my most comfortable jeans, a cute T-shirt and comfortable shoes.
Once The Bag is packed, the dress will have to be tried on at least two
more times to see how it looks with my hair and nails (which better be
good, because nails are not worth this much trouble).
Then the makeup will begin. While my mom makes me look like I
just walked off a CoverGirl ad, I will continue to look at my nails and
contemplate the color and finish, and pray that I don’t decide to do
them again.
Once the makeup is finished, I’ll wait. By the door. Anxiously. For my
date to pick me up. Nerves and butterflies going crazy in my stomach.
During the pictures, I will probably be going crazy because of how
hungry I am, mixed with the fact that I’m still worried about my nails
and whether my hair was worth the $100. Which I know it was.
Once we get to the restaurant, I will pretend to be composed while
I eat like a mad woman.
As soon as I step on the dance floor though, hopefully everything
will be worth it, even if my hair falls down or my nails chip. Because
however the day goes, prom only comes once a year.
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graphic || Alaina McCleery ||
HIS PERSPECTIVE
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Book costs cause stress
s if homework wasn’t hard
enough, being required to
buy your assignments brings this
chore to a new level. During my
three years at UAHS, my fellow classmates and I have been
buying several books for classes,
from English literature books to
psychology’s A Brief Tour of Human Consciousness. Individually, these books
do not seem to
cost much, but
they eventually
add up. It is un|| Ally Davis ||
fair for us to have
to spend our own
(or our parents’) hard-earned money on books
that our classes require us to read.
In my three years at UAHS, I have spent
a whopping $180 on the classics from Romeo
and Juliet to my most recent purchase, Atonement. Books can cost as little as $1 to as much as $18.
Don’t get me wrong—I love to read, but the burden of paying so
much so frequently can outweigh the joy of reading a new book.
After asking for $10 for the third time in December, my parents became skeptical as to how I was really spending this so-
called “book money.” They couldn’t believe any teacher would
ask me to buy so many books in such a limited time. But they do.
There are advantages and disadvantages of having students
buy their own books. We have the opportunity to mark our
books—aka buy books that we will probably never open again—
but hey, we get to highlight motifs in pretty colors and doodle in
the margins.
I cannot stand that awful second of handing over my money
to the volunteer at the school store. She seems to mock me with
her pleasant smile as she
takes my money. But at the
same time, I know its just
in my head. As I get my last
glimpse of the cash going in
the register, thoughts of how
this money could have been
spent run through my mind:
that shirt at Urban Outfitters,
shoes, the new Shins CD, oh
the possibilities! But after the
book is paid for and given to
graphic || Alaina McCleery ||
me, I get over it. That feeling
of remorse is brief and it is
nice not having to worry about damaging a school-owned book.
In this case, I think the end justifies the means. While it is a
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pain to constantly pay for books, it is just another annoying tradition that comes with school, along with daily quizzes and learning
center restrictions.
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Make a difference with service
L
ook around you
Many non-profit orand
carefully
ganizations such as Piconsider
your
lot Dogs Inc. or Canine
surroundings. What
Companions for Indedo you see? A TV?
pendence could use
A computer? A cell
your help. Both organiphone? An iPod? Perzations raise and train
haps even a roof over
dogs to aid the deaf and
your head? With all
blind, but are in conthese things, consider
stant need of funding in
yourself to be one of
order to feed and care
the privileged few in
for the animals. If you
this world who are
want a more hands-on
lucky enough to be
approach, take a cute
able to take such comand cuddly puppy home
forts for granted.
with you until it is old
|| Morgan Smathers ||
It is sad to say,
enough to be trained as
but it seems many
a seeing/hearing dog.
students usually do not give a second
You can also help closer to home by
thought to those less fortunate than attending charity concerts. That’s right,
themselves. When you want something improve the greater good while being ensuch as a new phone, you most likely tertained. To fulfill your civic duty, just atgo out and buy it for yourself without a tend one of the many concerts advertised
second thought. But instead of spend- on the walls around school.
ing the money on yourself, what if you
For those of you who would rather
donated the money to a good cause?
not part from your hard-earned cash,
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consider giving up the time normally reserved for watching, say, House or Lost.
Being involved with service in the community can make you happier. Many
people find that doing the dirty work
and seeing someone’s happy face is incredibly satisfying.
You, too, can enjoy a similar happy
feeling by volunteering. Service Club
makes weekly trips to First Community
Church for Take it to the Streets to deliver supplies to the homeless. If you are
not involved in service because of your
schedule, there is the less time-consuming option of traveling monthly to New
Life Church to run a free clothing store
and feed the homeless.
Outside of Service Club, there are
many places where your talents, time,
and efforts are welcome. The hospital,
for example, can always use volunteers,
so check out the music therapy program
at Children’s.
Helping others does not take much
time, but it makes a big difference to
those you help.
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Wreaking havoc
T
he last day of school has
been changed to June
5. This information will be
mailed to all students by
Monday. The reason this has
not yet been officially announced is because I just
made it all up. Happy early
April Fool’s Day.
April 1 is the most creative and imaginative out of
all the 365 other mundane
days. Valentine’s Day and
Mother’s and Father’s Day,
with all their glitter glues
|| Cindy Liu||
and pinkish-purple tissue
paper, would like you to believe otherwise; but really, to make a day like April Fool’s
memorable requires quite a lot of talent … and evil-minded thinking.
April Fool’s Day is
about getting a good laugh
out of other people’s misery or having the satisfaction of knowing that you
tricked your genius sibling
into washing his or her
hair with honey.
This is a day for all of
you obedient, thoughtful,
saint-like students to lie
and prank and not get in
graphic || Alaina McCleery||
too much trouble for it.
If your mom yells at you for super-gluing your annoying
brother’s hand to his stinky sock, you can always tell her
that it’s his fault for getting tricked in the first place. Only
the careless could ever find themselves super-glued to anything on April 1.
Have a good laugh at the expense of others, but please,
try not to humiliate your victims. The point of a good prank
is for everyone to come away from it with most of their
dignity still intact, so don’t overexert yourself.
Simply slipping neon orange hair dye (non-permanent,
of course) into hair spray or hair gel will suffice. Super-gluing anything to another person’s anatomy is a bit extreme
because although it may come as a bit of a surprise to you,
having skin ripped off hurts. And holes? They belong on the
ground, underneath a layer of soft, tender branches covered with grass. Not on clothes.
April 1 is a day to impress others with your extraordinary sense of humor, or perhaps to get revenge on the person who broke your precious cell phone or shattered your
dreams by telling you who died in that particular book or
movie just as you were about to reach that fantastic plot
twist. But try to come away with tears of laughter in your
eyes, not a livid, murderous enemy.
So have fun wreaking havoc … and try tying a fake $50
bill to your shoe with invisible string and walking down a
crowded hallway.
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editorial cartoon || Alaina McCleery ||
Good choices
make a good prom
|| Staff Editorial ||
P
rom, it can be agreed, is big. Prom is huge. Prom is the biggest dance of the year, not to mention your high school career; it is not to be taken lightly. Prom is meant to be a fun
and memorable night for everyone, not a stress-fest or an excuse
to go wild and drink all night.
Preparing for prom takes a lot of time, effort and money. The
day begins with anticipation, then preparation, the dance and finally the after-party.
You can choose any one of a dozen things to do after leaving
the dance. Inevitably, there will be that friend or acquaintance
of yours who invites you to his or her house to hang out or continue the party with your fellow classmates. There may also be that
friend or acquaintance who finds it “cool” to bring an unnecessary
ingredient into the mix: alcohol.
Many students will probably be faced with the choice of drinking alcohol sometime in their high school careers. However, it is
never a good idea to accept this offer, especially just after prom.
Running around like a drunken fool or sitting alone in the bathroom throwing up is not actually as fun as it sounds.
Everyone gets at least a glimmer of excitement around the
time of the special night. By definition, prom is fun and exciting. It begins with the beautiful, brand new dress or traditional
tux, then there are the tickets, the flowers, the dinner and a
dozen other little amenities to make the night one to remember.
Every girl feels like a princess, her date is her prince charming.
Parents stand around to snap picture after picture and freeze
the moment forever on camera, before the night finally begins
in earnest.
Prom is quite obviously a very special event, but getting drunk
before, during or after the dance can ruin not only your night but
a lot of others’ experience too. Just imagine one of your fellow
students on the dance floor, tipsily flapping around trying to do
the chicken dance. Consider it in your best interest to keep an eye
out for anyone else who may try to mess up the night with a little
extra “fun” on the side.
Along with screwing up the dance, getting caught with alcohol as a minor will have serious ramifications. Schoolwise,
you can look forward to suspension or Saturday family workshop with your parents. Legally, underage possession of alcohol
is considered a misdemeanor which means you could be fined
$500 to $1000.
It is a night full of choices—the dress or tux, the flowers, the
p to choose wisely.
restaurant—so be sure
Don’t drink and dance. Just don’t.
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