October 2010 - Crown Point Community School

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INKLINGS
Oct. 25, 2010
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Volume 75 Issue 2 • Crown Point High School • 1500 S. Main Street Crown Point, IN 46307 • [email protected]
Distinguished Graduate
For the class of 2014, there is now another opportunity to be
recognized at graduation besides being part of the top ten.
Best Headphones
pg. 3
While earbuds are the typical headphones to be used with MP3 players, larger headphones are making a comeback when it comes to trends. However,
this could be for the best, because these full-size headphones are known to
be better for the health of your ear.
ADHD
Whle the diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
have increased, so have the ways of managing it.
pg. 12
pg. 6
the
IN know
CPHS wins public school
Peanut Butter drive contest
In the Northwest Indiana Food Bank Peanut Butter Drive, Crown Point High
School won in the the public
school contest. Munster was
in second place, behind CP
by 500 jars.
Amy Sansone and Diane Tournis helped to organize the drive, and Brandon
Lorek’s class collected and
loaded the peanut butter.
Softball team hosting
annual Cornhole Toss
The CPHS girls’ softball
team is hosting their third
annual
Cornhole
Toss
Fundraiser tournament on
Nov. 13 in the high school
fieldhouse and is open to
the general public. Entry
fee is $10 per team and
tournament starts at 10 a.m.
There will be a raffle, as well
as prizes for the winners.
Inklings named one of
two Div. III Hoosier Stars
The Inklings captured
one of two Division III Hoosier Star awards at the Indiana High School Press Association’s state convention.
The competition recognizes
the state’s best school publications. Several newspaper
and yearbook students also
earned individual honors in
both submitted and onsite
competitions.
Cyber
Bullying
Photo By Mary-Katherine Lemon
As social
media and cell
phones become
more popular, so
has this harmful
epidemic
By Haajar Shaaban
executive editor
The twenty-first century
has opened up numerous doors
to technological advancements.
Although such advancements
have made many superior changes
to society, technology has also
grown some not so commendable
innovations. With the increased
involvement of the internet in
the lives of teens comes a new
practice: cyber bullying.
“(Cyber bullying can be
defined as) anything on line that
conveys some kind of traits in
normal bullying or anything
trying to degrade any other
individual,” assistant principal
Mark Gianfermi said.
October is National Bullying
Prevention month and Internet
Safety month. More than half
of American teens are exposed
to cyber bullying in some form.
About 20 percent of youths
between ages 10 and 18 have
been a victim of cyber bullying or
participated in cyber bullying.
“I think that if you’re fighting
at school you could go to a
counselor but if it’s on line, people
keep it to themselves,” junior Aly
Schultz said.
The
National
Crime
Prevention Council defines cyber
bullying as “what happens when
teens use the internet, cell phones,
or other devices to send or post
There are things some people have
courage to do online that they wouldn’t
do in person. Some things wouldn’t be
put out if it weren’t behind the ‘shield’ of
the internet.
“
assistant principal Mark Gianfermi
22
19
percent of students
know someone who
has been cyberbullied
percent of students admit to saying something
hurtful to others online
90
75
15
percent of middle school
students have had their
feelings hurt online
percent of students have
visited a website bashing another student
Data found by cyberbullying.us
25
Percentage
Starting Mon. Oct. 18,
students are being deducted five cents per page when
being printed. Each student
had a starting account balance of $5. Prints coming
from a colored printer will
cost ten cents. Additional
funds can be added in dollar increments in the Media
Center.
Students’ remaining account balances at the end
of the year will roll over to
the next year. Seniors with
an account balance over
$5 will receive a refund in
the summer. Refunds can
be requested for amounts
lower than $5.
“
Collegiate approach
extends to printing
7.5%
13.3%
5.0%
5
7.2%
has had a hurtful
has been
has been
has had rumors
picture posted online threatened online
cyberbullied
posted online
Victimization incidents within the past 30 days
Data found at makeadifferenceforkids.org
text or images intended to hurt or
embarrass another person.”
“The majority (of cyber
bullying) takes place outside of
school, but gets pulled in because
students talk about it and confront
one another,” resource officer
Chuck Noonan said.
Cyber bullying has become
an increasing problem among
teens.
“Overall in society, (cyber
bullying) is more prevalent than
before because computers have
become a bigger part of daily
life,” Gianfermi said.
Cyber
bullying
usually
takes place on social networking
websites such as Facebook
and MySpace or through text
messages. Some acts that can be
considered cyber bullying are
posting rumors, gossip, or other
damaging information about
another person. Other examples
include using a computer or cell
phone as a medium to threaten
someone; posting photos online
to humiliate another person; and
“sexting,” or sending or posting
explicit pictures using cell phones
or computers.
“There are things some
people have courage to do online
that they wouldn’t do in person.
Some things wouldn’t be put out
if it weren’t behind the ‘shield’ of
the internet,” Gianfermi said.
Cyber bullying can cause
higher levels of depression in a
child than traditional bullying. It
also can cause one to feel isolated,
dehumanized, helpless, or scared
for their safety.
Many cases of teens victimized
by cyber bullying have plagued
the news in recent months. Hope
Witsell, a 13-year-old student,
committed suicide after she
“sexted” a picture of her breasts
to her boyfriend and the photo
went viral. Another case is of a
Rutgers University student, Tyler
Clementi, who also ended his life
after having his sexual encounter
with another male streamed live
on the internet.
Such cases have prompted
many states to adopt laws
preventing
cyber
bullying.
Indiana has amended the
definition of bullying to include
cyber bullying. Indiana Code 2033-8-0.2 says that students will
not participate in intimidation
of any form, including hazing,
verbal or written communications
(including the use of the internet),
or encouraging people to engage
in such activities.
There are several ways to
cope with being cyber bullied.
One way is to end it before the
situation gets worse.
“Once a girl at school posted
a status that I knew was about
me so I deleted her as friend on
Facebook,” Schultz said.
Sometimes one just has to
ignore the bullying. One has to
know that someone is trying to
hurt them and learn to look past
it.
“The biggest and hardest
thing is that you have to be able
to sit there and know and realize
that someone is purposefully
attempting to hurt you and if you
let them know that it does, they’ll
keep going,” Noonan said.
If the situation starts getting
out of hand, one should not keep
quiet, but talk to a trusted friend
or adult about the circumstances.
“The main thing is to
communicate. I know a lot of
students I’ve dealt with personally
feel if an adult is involved it will
make it worse, but you have to let
someone know what’s happening;
absorbing it all makes it all worse,”
Gianfermi said.
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News
Key club set to
sponsor annual
Halloween party
for community
By Megan Walker
staff reporter
Haunted houses, games,
prizes, a moonwalk, and a
costume contest all can be
found at Key Club’s annual
Halloween party.
“Every year, Key Club
hosts a Halloween party
right before Fall break for
kids,” said senior Key Club
member Matt Moehl.
The party is open to
Kindergarten-5th grade kids
and their families in the
Crown Point Community.
This year it will be held on
Wednesday in Crown Point
High School’s cafeteria from
6 to 8 pm.
Members of Key Club
stay after school to set up for
the event and then stay at the
school, volunteering to help
run the party and clean up.
“The high school students
also dress up in costumes so
that is always fun as well,”
said Russ Marcinek, Key
Club sponsor.
The entire project is done
in one day from set-up to
clean-up.
“We set up an entire
haunted house after school
and take everything down
before we leave,” said
Moehl.
For those who are
smaller, a milder haunted
house will be running, but
for those who are looking
for a bigger scare, a more
mature haunted house will
be there. Also a moonwalk
and numerous games with
prizes can be enjoyed all
night. At the end of the night,
a costume contest between
all the kids who choose to
dress up for the party will
be judged. Prizes will be
awarded for winners.
Because of students’
efforts and the fact that
the Halloween party is
completely free it is always
well-attended and enjoyed
by many families in the
community.
“The Halloween party
has been a tradition at Crown
Point for some time now. It
helps to connect the high
school to our elementary
schools as well as to the
community at large. Our
Key Club members do a
wonderful job of creating
a welcoming and fun
environment for the kids,”
said Marcinek.
IN
IN
the loop
October 25, 2010
“Chef Day”added to school menu options
Area chefs share their recipes with high school staff
“Let’s Move!”
campaign urges
schools to provide
more healthy and
innovative lunches
By Jordan Irons
staff reporter
For most students, lunch is
what powers them through their
day. The new Wednesday Chef
Days at the Crown Point schools
offer students a positive boost for
the second half of the day.
Change in the lunch menu
comes each year, but this year
it came with a title and a day.
Pam Maloney, the Food Service
Director for the Crown Point
Community School System said,
“Menus are a forever changing
tool in food services. We try
different things and if they don’t
work, we try something else.”
So with trial and error in
mind, Maloney began to think up
ideas to bring about this annual
change. The idea to get local chefs
involved came from Michele
Obama’s “Let’s Move!” campaign,
which works to prevent childhood
obesity. For some students, health
isn’t a problem.
“I’d rather have the normal
lunches from last year,” junior
Amanda Westerhoff said.
Maloney, however, wants
Photo By Donnella Casillas
Students line up on the once-a-week chef day to experience the special weekly recipes. This
change is in part to the Michele Obama “Let’s Move!” campaign.
to satisfy the student wants and
the ideas form the “Let’s Move!”
campaign.
“I feel it is our responsibility
to have healthy choices along
with our not so healthy, but ever
popular items.”
With the goal of finding a
healthy balance of these unhealthy
popular items and the healthy
foods, Maloney wrote to the chefs
in the Crown Point area. Chefs
from Zodiac Restaurant, Amore
Ristorante, Youche Country Club
and Seattle Sutton replied and we
now have eight new recipes on
our menu. New recipes from the
Lighthouse Restaurant may make
it to the menu later in the year as
well.
These new lunch recipes offer
variety to the stereotypical school
lunch. Each Chef Day, students
are given the option to choose
between two different lunches
that typically wouldn’t be on our
lunch trays.
109th avenue reopens; new construction planned
By Kelly Rostin
managing editor
With the reopening of 109th
Avenue on Sept. 30, Crown
Point has been looking forward
to the various effects that the
interchange at Interstate 65 would
bring to the city. The highly
anticipated reopening had some
of its users very pleased with the
newly structured passageway.
Senior Eric Mirabella, who travels
on that road everyday, is amongst
the masses of pleased users.
“It makes less traffic than
before, and is a lot faster and easier
to travel on,” Mirabella said. “I’m
glad that it reopened.”
Not only does the new
traveling opportunity please
the road’s users, but the new
interchange at I-65 is anticipated
to bring a lot of economic
opportunities and funds to the
city’s tax revenue. Some of these
options include more commercially
valued stores and chains, and the
The new I-65 interchange was unveiled on Sept. 30. With the
new exit, more construction is planned to reduce congestion on
Broadway. This construction includes more turning lights.
possibility of Crown Point’s first
hotel. City mayor David Uran
sees this possible expansion in
economic development as a great
opportunity for the city’s growth.
“We will see a lot of economic
development at this location and
October 29 - November 1
Fall Recess
School resumes Nov 2
November 5
Student Council sponsored
blood drive
we are primed for that to happen,”
Uran said. “This will provide
jobs for our community as well
as provide new visitors that will
frequent our existing business
population.”
This possibility in economic
November
12
End of the second six
week grading period
expansion will provide the
city with more than just better
shopping opportunities.
“The City of Crown Point
will benefit from a new tax
base (revenue) that will help
in providing and maintaining
the services provided to our
community,” Uran said.
Some of those services
provided include public safety,
infrastructure
improvements
on the city roads and utilities,
and funding for the community
schools.
Despite all of the positive
effects that can come about from
the reopening, there are concerns
about the traffic overflow that
may result.
“We have secured a $600k
grant to add automatic signals
at the intersection of 109th Ave/
Indiana Ave. and at Summit St/
Indiana Ave (to relieve traffic
overflow). These signals will be
installed in the spring of 2011.”
Uran said.
miscellaneous
• On November 13 there will be the annual bag tournament in the fieldhouse.
• The fall play opens on November 12.
Other shows are on November 13,19,
and 20.
• There will be no school on November
25 and 26 for Thanksgiving break.
News
October 25, 2010
Newly constructed bike trail prepares to open
By Arley Gomez
news editor
After
three
mayoral
administrations,
just
under
$2 million, and nearly five
months of construction, the ErieLackawanna trail extension will
open at the end of the month.
Numerous administrations and
departments have been involved
in the extension of the trail.
“We wanted to have an
extension in Crown Point to the
trail for quite some time. We
are glad that it is finally coming
together,” Crown Point Parks
Director Jennie Burgess said.
The extension to the trail is
approximately 1.6 miles long. It is
paved with asphalt and is a nonmotorized trail. The construction
involved the building of a bridge
over the Beaver Dam ditch.
The Erie-Lackawanna trail
starts at Summit and then extends
through much of the county
including Griffith, Highland
and Schererville. With the new
construction the trail will also
span to downtown Crown Point.
“We plan to make more
additions to the construction
that we started this summer.
In the coming seasons we have
plans to build a trail head at the
intersection of Summit and Court
St. We also have plans to build
a park on the donated acreage”
Construction on the bike trail began in mid-June. The trail currently begins at Summit St. and extends through most of the
county. The extension will connect to downtown Crown Point.
Burgess said.
Jim Hawke donated 18 acres to
Crown Point. This land in addition
to the Arra Funds, Transportation
Enhancement Grants, and 20
percent of the stimulus package
that Crown Point received made
the construction possible.
By Lauren Cain
editor-in-chief
Citizenship
Culture
Creativity
Courage
College
Career
Photos By Donnella Casillas
In order for freshment to acquire their 600 points, they can be involved in different areas involving
the six C’s such as Student Council, choir, sports, art classes, Excalibur yearbook, or simply by
making the honor roll, having perfect attendance, or getting community service hours.
graduation must earn a total of 600
points by the time they graduate.
“They have to print off
certificates and review categories
and each category will have a
certificate to take to their sponsor,
coach, or other person responsible.
It is the students’ responsibility to
gather all their info and keep track
of it,” said Cuffia.
According to Cuffia, students
who earn their points will receive
a silver cord to wear with their
gown.
“I think (the Distinguished
Graduate Program) is a good
opportunity and will be good for
colleges to see,” said freshman
Sydney Ellingsen.
When applying to colleges,
seniors can utilize this in their
applications.
“I wish I had this so that
applying to college would
be so much easier. Instead of
going back, trying to remember
everything I’ve done, (the class of
2014) will have all their certificates
completed and have their resume
already completed,” senior Alexia
Fall play cast prepares for opening night
By Kelly Rostin
managing editor
In satire of the stereotypical
issues that seem to surround
community theatre, Crown
Point High School’s theatre
department tackles the comedy
“Macbeth Did It” by John
Patrick.
The play focuses on a
director Larry, who is trying
to to put on Shakespeare’s
“Macbeth” with a cast of misfit
actors/actresses. Larry casts his
play based primarily on politics,
which leads to a hilarious chain
of events among the characters
in the cast.
Director Kit Degenhart is
excited to finally put on this
show.
“I’ve been wanting to do
this show for many years, and
the timing was finally right
to do it this year,” Degenhart
said. “The show is such a great
opportunity. There’s a big cast,
an unknown script, and I love
that it’s a backstage comedy.”
A
backstage
comedy,
according to Degenhart, is
based on what happens behind
the scenes of a show.
“I love this show because
it’s really funny,” senior cast
member Derek Hutchinson said.
“I love the cast members and I
also like that my character gets
Report cards
no longer to
be printed
By Dani McCuan
staff reporter
New grad program introduced to frosh
As tradition follows, the “top
ten” are the more recognized of
graduates. Their photographs are
hung in the hallway and they even
attend a Roots and Wings banquet
in their honor. The top ten students
are recognized simply for their
GPA’s. However, starting with the
class of 2014, students will now
not only be recognized for their
grades, but will also have the
opportunity to be recognized for
participation in school activities
as a Distinguished Graduate.
“(The
purpose
of
the
Distinguished Graduate Program)
is to recognize more than just the
top ten students in each class and
to encourage involvement in all
parts of our school, enhancing the
6 C’s (qualities of a Crown Point
graduate),” assistant principal
Deb Cuffia said. “As a result, the
Distinguished Graduate Program
becomes (students’) high school
resume to help with scholarships
and
college
admission
situations.”
The Distinguished Graduate
Program is a point system.
Students accumulate points in
different categories, each of the
six C’s. The college category is
based on grades. Career consists
of attendance and co-curricular
activities. The courage category
assigns points to those involved in
sports. Citizenship is community
service. Culture gives points to
those involved in activities such
as theater and Showtime. Lastly,
creativity is based on participation
in National Honor Society, being
a Club or Class officer, being
an active participant in a club,
or participating in the Cultural
Exchange Program. Students
who want to be recognized at
3
to talk in a Spanish accent.”
Sophomore cast member
Ashley Curtis agrees that the
show is a great opportunity for
both the audience and cast.
Curtis said, “The show is
going to be really entertaining.
They story is also relatable for a
large audience.”
“I love the eccentric
characters in the script,”
Degenhart said.
“They’re
all based on real characters
who
participate
in
community theatre, just more
exaggerated.”
The play is performed on
November 12, 13, 19, and 20. All
shows start at 7 p.m.
Aliferakis said.
According to Cuffia, this
program was first seen at Carmel
High School, which is what
inspired the program here.
“We heard Carmel High
School was doing this, so we
investigated it, liked the model,
and adapted it to fit our own
programs,” Cuffia said.
Ellingsen thinks the program
will be successful.
“I think it will be a good
competition to see how many
students can achieve it,” she said.
For high school students,
the end of the six weeks
has forever been marked by
seventh hour teachers handing
out report cards. However,
this familiar pattern has been
changed by a new, technological
advancement.
“[Report cards] are now
online, and parents and students
will not only be able to view the
report cards in PDF file, but
also be able to print them,” says
guidance secretary Deb Zellers.
The changes were made by
the Crown Point Community
School
Corporation,
who
wanted a more efficient method
of report card distribution that
would provide convenience,
save money, and make use of
the high school’s technology.
“We wanted to utilize the
technology that was given to us,
be frugal by using less paper,
and make the process more
convenient for parents and
students,” Zellers said.
Some students have given
positive feedback in response to
the changes.
“Overall, it will be more
convenient for students. With
all the technology in our culture
it makes me happy that the
school is modernizing,” said
junior Cassie Anderson.
But for others, there is
still some skepticism about
the efficiency of online report
cards.
“I feel that it is okay to
have [report cards] online, but I
would rather prefer hard copies
of my grades,” said sophomore
Michael Valerio.
Students who do not own
a computer or have restricted
internet access do have an
option.
“If there is anyone who
doesn’t have a computer, I can
get them a copy during their
seventh hour, but they have to
fill out a form no later than the
last day of the grading period
by noon,” Zellers said.
Furthermore, step-by-step
directions are being added to
the Crown Point High School
website to ensure that parents
and students understand how
to print report cards.
The CPCSC will have a
scheduled meeting to vote
on whether report cards stay
online, based on an assessment
of the system’s effectiveness.
Cast members sophomore Katie Fenn and senior Caroline
Hamilton rehearse their scenes for the upcoming show.
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Opinion
October 25, 2010
Politics take a
turn to comedy
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editor-in-chief
Haajar Shaaban
associate editor
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managing editor
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copy editor
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news editor
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feature editor
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By Lauren Cain
editor-in-chief
V
iew:
Cyberbullying
impacts
victims just
as much, if
not more,
than physical
or mental
bullying.
Care should
always be
taken before
posting or
pressing
send.
editorial
Cartoon by Dani McCuan
Technology is often praised for the conveniences that
it brings to users’ daily lives. However, there is a much
darker side of technology that up until recently has been
relatively unseen: cyber bullying. Many students use
social networking sites and other modern technology as
a medium of communication. On the other hand, there
are those who use this technology for something much
worse, and in some cases, more deadly. They use it as a
medium of violence.
Bullying used to sterotypically be portrayed as the
stealing of lunch money or the placing of a “kick me”
sign on someone’s back. Now, cyber bullying, a form of
relational aggression (which has been proven to be one
of the worst types), has become much more prevalent.
Also rising is the teen “bullycide” rate: the rate of suicide
induced by excessive bullying.
Attacking people through social networking sites
or texts can be much easier than actually attacking a
person to his face. It is a cowardly, and unfortunately,
increasingly common way to bully nowadays. Victims
used to be scared of entering the schoolyard, or walking
to their lockers. Now, bullying reaches all places that
technology touches--which is virtually everywhere.
The perpetrators of cyber bullying are vicious, often
driving their peers to depression, life long self esteem
issues, or at worst, suicide.With the computer mouse in
hand, and the keyboard as their accomplice, they cause
emotional turmoil and distress for their peers. While a
simple piece of gossip on Facebook, or a tiny threat sent
via text message may not seem like a big deal at first, the
accumulation of these rumors, threats, and harassment
can snowball into something much worse.
Technology can be a huge asset to peoples’ lives;
however, etiquette and proper behavior must be taught
so it can be used properly. Students need to know the
dangers that aggressiveness can hold, cyber or otherwise.
Until students realize the harm that they inflict every time
they type a rumor to a Facebook page, the problem will
continue to get worse, and students will continue to be
tormented day after day. So next time you think it may be
easier to make a snide comment on a social networking
site than to say it to someone’s face, consider your victim,
and make the choice not to say it at all.
“The Colbert
Report” and “The
Daily Show” are two
popular shows among
some students. While
they may be liked for
their funny and sarcastic takes on many
national issues, there is another aspect that
is often overlooked in their success. This
would be the fact that they encourage an
increase of political participation.
While both shows may seem cynical
when it comes to politics, they’re still
making their viewers think about the
nation as well as the government that
runs it. Therefore, when young people are
watching these shows, their likelihood
to develop an opinion about politics is
increased. This is especially important
now, with historically low levels of
political participation among youth.
Stephen Colbert has recently caught
flack for testifying in front of Congress
on the subject of immigration. While
many commentators have said that this
is a waste of tax dollars, and an illogical
decision on Congress’s behalf to have him
speak, I believe the opposite is true. His
speech in front of Congress was shown on
many news stations, as well as featured
on “The Daily Show.” In this respect, I
believe Congress’s decision to do this
was extremely logical because it’s forcing
people to stop turning a blind eye onto the
subject. By having a well known comedian
discuss the subject before Congress,
as well as cameras, the subject gained
popularity and airwaves.
Comedians’ increased presence in
politics may seem unreasonable, but it is
really a testament to what kind of society
we live in that their presence is necessary.
Students don’t respond to politicians
getting on their soapbox to ramble about
their political platform. Instead, we live
in a society where children spend more
time with their television than with their
parents. This is not something that is going
to easily change, so adaptation is required.
By allowing comedians to take a more
active role in politics, society is simply
giving the youth of America a chance to be
more involved in politics.
heard in the
halls
Texting Lingo
“You shouldn’t say ‘lmao’ in real life
situations.”
sophomore Mohammad Elayyan
Fall Fashion Don’ts
“Shorts and flip-flops are not
appropriate for the fall.”
senior Jessica Lucas
Spooky Attractions
“Reaper’s Realm is the scariest
Halloween attraction.”
freshman Sarah Remesnik
Creative Costumes
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is my
favorite costume idea.”
junior Jake Fleming
Correction
In the September issue, the Best Buddies sponsor was identified as Renee
Miller. The actual sponsor is Carol Miller. Inklings regrets the error.
Opinion
October 25, 2010
Enjoy senior
year without
petty drama
5
By Kelly Rostin
managing editor
Cartoon by Dani McCuan
Are the new lunch options actually better?
By Melanie Zdanowicz
staff reporter
If you look around during lunch on a typical
day with a variety of lunches, you can see the
majority of people buying the normal lunches.
However, glance around the cafeteria on days
such as Chef Day, and a vast majority of buyers
revert to buying snacks such as chips in order to
fill their stomachs with something other than the
small variety offered. The vending machines seem
to be swarmed on Go Green day by those who wish
to satisfy their hunger with candy bars that don’t
provide any necessary nutrients. Some students
even go the length to not buy anything at all. I, for
one, am one of the people who chose to buy other
items that barely fill me up instead of being forced
to eat cold meat sandwiches.
I’ve always been a picky eater, but I’ve noticed
that the recent changes have begun to affect other
students as well and the problem is lack of variety.
When the same item is being offered at every
station, students seem to revert to buying unhealthy
foods rather than the entrees provided. The only
other choice given on Chef Day is vegetable soup,
but no such item is offered on Go Green Day,
lessening the variety even more.
Another main problem on special days is the
lack of popular food items on the menu. A better
suggestion to ending the hunger is to offer more
common foods such as chicken strips or nachos in
order to feed every student who buys lunch. The
school is trying to remind its attendees about the
ongoing financial crisis by turning the ovens off for
a day, but this change in the menu is causing a lack
in variety for the students to choose from.
It’s great to see that the school is trying other
foods and ideas. The lack of variety and unsatisfied
students, however, is not worth the change.
Junior
Freshman
speak up
Do you
like chef
day in the
cafeteria?
I
Students have
experienced
many changes
this year, but
now they are
noticing
lunches are
also different.
Is this change
beneficial to
students? Or
is it limiting
the odds of
receiving
a fulfilling
meal?
By Lacey Valois
staff reporter
Sophomore
At Crown Point High School, our cafeteria is
defying the dingy lunch of sloppy mystery meat,
and has instead provided students with a variety of
creative and satisfying lunches. Not only are students able to choose from ethnic meals, but can now
enjoy the privilege of dining on the healthful recipes
of local chefs, from restaurants like Amoré, Youche
Country Club, and the Zodiac Café and Lounge. Being a food lover myself, I would take savory Oriental
beef lo mein over a flimsy corn dog any day.
The Go Green Fridays have become my new
excuse to enjoy the tasty deli lunches, and the fact
that I am helping out the earth in the process is an
added bonus. I know my enthusiasm is also shared
by vegetarians all over the school, who hail the soups
and salads as the greatest innovation the school has
thought up yet.
Our school system rejects the notion that school
lunches have to be boring and bland (and often unrecognizable), and has instead worked hard to provide us with a myriad of options to satisfy all tastes.
Most students’ idea of a good lunch doesn’t include
munching on soggy sloppy joes, and our cafeteria
understands that.
Save picky eating for elementary school. Now is
the time to try new and different foods and to find
out what your tastes are. It may require students to
retreat from their food comfort zones, but their taste
buds will thank them, as well as their bodies, who
are enjoying a filling and nutritious meal.
Whether it’s Southwest or Oriental, Homestyle
or Chef Day, there are plenty of ways for students
to get a delicious and different lunch every day.
Students can rest assured that our cafeteria will continue to cook up appetizing meals to please foodies
throughout the school.
ssue:
Lack of variety leads to
unsatisfied students
Senior
Lunches provide different
options to students
After three
long years of
high school,
it seems like
us seniors are
all way too
used to seeing the same people
everyday. It’s almost if we are all
way too comfortable around each
other, or most likely, sick of each
other. This comfort level mixed
with immature ideals (often
brought on by the high school
setting) is a recipe for disaster,
and consequently, unnecessary
drama. As high school students,
especially seniors, we should
probably consider growing up a
bit, and learn what situations are
really worth getting all worked
up about.
The fact of the matter is,
we’re all getting to the age of
“young adults.” Most of the
time we, as these “young adults,”
demand to be treated differently
than those who are younger than
us. It’s ironic that we demand
to be treated maturely when,
often times, we react to miniscule
situations in ridiculous,
immature ways. By the point of
senior year, we should no longer
be focusing our everyday lives
on petty gossip, which becomes
more of a nuisance than anything
else. We should be ready to
move on with our lives because
honestly, the relevance of our
lives should be directed toward
our post-high school careers.
It obviously doesn’t help that
the media, such as those “reality”
shows on television, bombard
our everyday lives, tainting our
minds to think that drama is fun
and necessary. Shows like this
make drama and immaturity
seem almost glamorous. But
how often in real life does one
actually feel glamorous after a
fight with a friend? Chances are
slim to none.
Here is my proposal; seniors
should probably enjoy senior
year instead of wasting time
hating on it with excessive
drama. In only eight more
short months, we seniors will
be out of high school, and none
of it will be very relevant to our
lives anymore. Let’s put our
time and efforts towards more
productive goals in life. Besides,
it’s more fun to be enjoying life
than constantly being upset
over things we cannot change.
And no one likes to spend time
with (or has time to waste on) a
“Pessimistic Peggy.”
Andi Bailey
Ron Pleasac
Jared Biarnesen
“Yes, but it’s just
weird how they only
serve the same thing
every time.”
“Yes, because it gives
variety to what we
eat, but they should
have more than one
choice in the lines.”
“No, because they
usually have the
same meal in all
of the lines and no
other choices.”
Catherine Fleszewski
“No, because you
never know what
they are serving on
that day.”
W
I
ming
elco
Freshman Abby Shanahan talks with German
exchange student junior Maria Hopfauf at the
Welcome to the USA on Oct. 19.
on
life
Ask
Laugh
Explore
Wonder
Inspire
October 25, 2010
Getting Pepped
6
Live
The chearleading team rallies spirit at
the Homecoming pep rally on Friday,
Oct. 8.
Getting Attention
by the
numbers
1 to 3
out of 30 students
will have ADHD
25
percent
of children with ADHD
have serious learning
disabilities
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has become
more and more prevalent among young people
Graphic By Mary-Katherine Lemon
By H. Shaaban/K. Zdanowicz
executive editor and staff reporter
In 2006, 4.5 million children
from ages 5 to 17 were diagnosed
with it. About 2 million children
in the United States have it. The
number of school-aged children
suffering from it ranges from 2 to
16 percent. It’s Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD),
and its presence is increasing.
Diagnosis of ADHD increased
an average of 3 percent per year
from 1997 to 2006.
“(ADHD is) a condition
that impairs children’s ability
to concentrate and makes them
hyperactive,” said psychiatrist
Constance Phillips of Crown
Point.
ADHD is a psychiatric
disorder common among children
which consists of difficulties with
attention and problems with
hyperactivity. Major symptoms
include inattention, hyperactivity,
and impulsiveness. To be
diagnosed with ADHD, a child
must show symptoms for six
months or more, and to a more
severe degree than other children
of the same age.
”(ADHD) may not affect (a
student) at all. We’ve gotten good
at naming it and identifying it.
Identifying and knowing you have
ADHD, I believe, can ultimately
make for better learning,” English
teacher Chris Gloff said.
The disorder affects people of
a wide range of ages.
“Truthfully, (ADHD affects)
all ages. It used to be thought that
kids outgrew it, but really it’s a
lifelong condition,” Phillips said.
There are many speculations
on the causes of ADHD.
“(One possible cause is) if
the mother smokes during the
pregnancy or other prenatal
habits,” Phillips said.
Other possible causes could
be environmental factors and
diet. Recent developments have
suggested that gene mutations
play a role in the cause of ADHD.
“(ADHD) runs in some
families, so if a kid has it, a sibling
or parent might have it also,”
Phillips said.
There are three main types
of
ADHD.
Predominantly
hyperactive-impulsive
ADHD
is when most symptoms are
hyperactive and impulsive. The
second type is predominantly
inattentive ADHD which is when
the majority of symptoms are
in the inattention category and
fewer symptoms of hyperactivity
and impulsivity exist. The third
type is combined hyperactiveimpulsive and inattentive ADHD,
in which there is an abundance
of both hyperactivity-impulsivity
and inattention symptoms. Most
children have this type of ADHD.
“There is a wide range of
severities of ADHD. Some people
have it pretty mild and can get by
functioning, but others may have
a more severe case,” Phillips said.
Attention Deficit Disorder
(ADD) is commonly used
interchangeably with ADHD.
The difference between the two
is that ADD lacks the symptoms
of hyperactivity and impulsivity
that ADHD has.
The
learning
processes
of students can be negatively
affected by ADHD. As much as 25
percent of children with ADHD
have a serious learning disability.
One half of ADHD kids have poor
listening comprehension skills.
“Learning disabilities are
often confused with ADHD,”
Phillips said.
Children are affected in
different ways by ADHD. For
example, boys are three times
more likely to develop ADHD
than girls. The disorder also affects
the development of children.
Children with ADHD develop 30
percent slower than those who do
not have the disorder.
There is no cure for ADHD,
but there are treatments and
medications one can take to
relieve symptoms of the disorder.
One of the most effective forms of
treatment involves using medical
stimulants.
“(Types of medications used
for ADHD) are predominantly
stimulants that help improve
focus and concentration,” Phillips
said.
These medications show a 60
to 80 percent effectiveness rate
in school age children. With the
help of prescription drugs such
as Adderall and Ritalin, students
can achieve an improved ability
to focus and learn. Students are
also more capable of pursuing
their athletic interests once their
hyperactivity is under control.
However, as is the case with
most medical treatments, there
are pros and cons to every drug
used in treating ADHD. For
instance, students taking Ritalin
may experience headaches, brain
abnormalities, and abdominal
pain. The risks must be weighed
against the benefits. Each child is
different, so effective treatments
will vary from one person to the
next.
Natural remedies have been
thought to be beneficial in treating
ADHD. Specific herbs such as
rooibos and lemon balm, which are
found in natural substances such
as tea, are thought to balance the
brain without medical side effects.
Other ways to reduce symptoms
of ADHD include avoiding sugary
foods and soft drinks, which may
cause aggressive behavior and
exaggerated muscle activity. Strict
schedules can also help someone
suffering from ADHD.
“Outside of medication,
(what will remedy symptoms
of ADHD the best is) structure.
A schedule will help keep a kid
organized,” Phillips said.
Some people question the
existence of ADHD, saying it is
an excuse for children who don’t
want to do their homework or
are simply hyper. However,
symptoms of ADHD are extremely
frustrating to cope with for some
students.
Many organizations are
working towards making life
easier for people with ADHD by
constantly providing support
and up-to-date information on
the latest research advances and
treatments. Some of these support
groups include the Attention
Deficit Disorder Association
(ADDA), Children andAdults with
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity
Disorder (CHADD), the Feingold
Association of the United States
(FAUS), the Learning Disabilities
Association of America (LDA),
and ADHD Parents.
“Some organizations offer
coaching to help people with
ADD/ADHD by offering tips
on dealing with the disorder,”
Phillips said.
With increased awareness
and ever-improving treatments,
ADHD is becoming easier to
overcome.
40
percent
have a parent with ADHD
75
percent
of boys with ADD are
also hyperactive
60
percent
of girls with ADD are
also hyperactive
50
percent
experience sleeping
problems
All facts compiled by Inklings staff
7
Feature
October 25, 2010
Halloween options present dangers real and imagined
the game “Lost””
By Alexa Grady/Megan Walker
staff reporters
“I see trees and it is really dark.
Find me, hurry!” At first, this might
sound like a cry for help; however,
this is just a part of of the game
“Lost.” Every weekend teens and
their friends are challenging each
other to play this risky game.
The first step of “Lost” usually
begins after dark at a designated
start zone. Two teams are formed
and each team packs into a car. A
volunteer from each team is put into
the opposite team’s car, blindfolded,
and taken to a random mystery destination where he is left alone with
nothing but a cell phone.
“I was dropped off in the middle
of nowhere, with one of my friends,
thankfully,” said freshman Tristan
Peterson.
The goal of each team is to find
their lost team member, pick him
up, and be the first team back to the
designated start zone. The challenge
is finding that team member, who
often has no idea where he is. from
his description of his surroundings,
which he details through cell phone
calls.
“I had to tell (my teammate) exactly where I was, down to the street
and how many estimated miles I was
down the road,” said sophomore
Natalie Metlov.
Whether “Lost” has earned the
reputation of weekend fun or of
danger to teens, there may be consequences unknown to players or those
considering playing.
“The dangers of the game are
what scare me,” school security officer Milan Damjanovic said. “There
are a lot of unknowns out there, and
if someone panics and goes to the
wrong house for help, there is no
turning back.”
Other risks of playing “Lost”
could come in the form of legal
infraction such as a traffic ticket, trespassing charge, or something more
serious.
“(Depending upon where) I saw
students playing this game, I might
let them off with a warning, but next
time I will inform their parents,”
Damjanovic said.
Some actions of the game could
Evil Intentions
put others at risk, involving more
serious consequences.
“If they are speeding, then they
are definitely breaking laws. However, you can be charged with criminal
recklessness if you get caught playing this game with bad intentions
like kidnapping,” said Damjanovic.
For those who do not fear the
law, there are other cautions.
A parent’s punishments will fade
in time, but that is only if a player
makes it home safely to be punished.
The recent shootings in Lowell and
Beecher, Ill. that left one dead have
left area communities on edge because the perpetrator (referred to as
the Honeybee killer because he asked
a victim about honeybees) has not
been caught.
Nervousness due to recent
crimes may also cause a resident
to overreact if they notice someone
trespassing on their property.
“Kids don’t realize the dangers
because they feel invincible,” social
studies teacher Brooke Yeager said.
“Recent things like the ‘Honeybee
Killer’ have shown that even in small
towns crimes can occur.”
haunted houses
Located in an abandoned casket
company, Evil Intentions allegedly
has real ghosts, not just fake ones.
Before the owners took over, there were reports of cult
activity, five bodies in a basement, and one crammed
into a casket. Now that it is a haunted attraction, there’s
cozy indoor waiting, free parking, and a gift shop.
While these sound inviting, scare-seekers beware: as
told on their site, “Evil Intentions Haunted House is a
very intense attraction and not recommended for children under 13.” Open Fridays and Saturdays from 7-12
p.m. and Sundays from 7-10 p.m.. it is located in Elgin,
Ill. at the Abandoned Casket Co., on 900 Grace Street,
which is two hours away, but well worth it. Admission
is $15 for a multi-level, scare filled night.
By Jordan Irons
staff reporter
Reaper’s Realm
Asylum Xperiment
This is a three part haunted experience: the Reaper’s Woods, the Haunted Mansion, and the Carnevil. A
$25 “fast pass” gives the person a pass to all frightening attractions and all carnival rides free. If carnival
rides aren’t your thing, $20 gets you into the mansion
and the woods only. And for those of who don’t want
to break the bank this Halloween, there is a $10 fee
for a tour of the Reaper’s Woods. Reaper’s Realm is
located in Hammond, IN at 626 177th St.; just a short
35 minutes from Crown Point. They’re open every Friday and Saturday from 7-12 p.m. and from 7-10 p.m.
on Sundays. Their site says, “We do not recommend
young kids.” With the use of strobe lights and fog
machines and a closing time of 12 a.m., attendees can
be sure they’re in for a night of fright and horror.
For those looking for an experience thats a little
tamer, Asylum Xperiment is just for you. Any horror
movie enthusiasts should also check it out. Asylum
Xperiment is a haunted show based around famous
Hollywood horror movies. Its site reads, “Asylum
Xperiment is intended to be terrifying and entertaining.” Attendee’s can expect an exciting ending to the
show. Scare seekers will also have the option of going
through the Black Out haunted maze. General admission is $20 and includes indoor waiting, free parking,
food, Black Out, and the Asylum Xperiment. They are
open 7-12 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and from
7-10:30 p.m. on Thursdays and Sundays. Asylum
Xperiment is located at 1033 North Villa Avenue in
Villa Park, IL, which is an hour and a half away.
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8
October 25, 2010
Some popular spots
in Northwest Indiana
have eerie legends
behind their supposed
hauntings
Urban legends make for haunting places
By A. Elston/K. Lennon
feature editor and entertainment editor
Imaginations run wild
in October, recalling stories
and legends that have been
passed down for generations.
Living in a small-town state
like Indiana, one does not
usually think that there can
be many interesting, odd
happenings centered around
such a state. Think again.
The following tales all
take place in Lake County.
The stories were found in the
“Haunted Indiana” series by
Mark Marimen.
Gypsies’ Graveyard
Many haunted buildings
and stories exist about
Northwest Indiana, but one
that particularly hits home
to students of Crown Point
is the story of the Gypsies
Graveyard.
Gypsies Graveyard is a
cemetery located off of Nine
Mile that has been worn with
age and is now notorious for
this tale.
Legend has it that in
approximately 1820, a band
of gypsies settled into what
is now Crown Point.
However, they weren’t
welcomed by the locals.
When an epidemic of the
influenza broke out, the
gypsies did not have
the medicine, or
even food,
to keep
them
well.
Drawing by Dani McCuan
They
were
unofficially
quarantined.
One night, a group of
men came to them and, in
short, told them to leave
the land because they were
unwanted. One of the gypsy
men spoke for the whole
tribe, saying that they were
too sick, but if given medicine
and time to heal, they would
be on their way. The men
scoffed at this suggestion and
did not change their minds.
In two days’ time,
the men went back to the
campsite to see if the gypsies
had listened. Every trace of
the band was gone, except of
mounds of dirt where they
buried their dead. After the
men left the field, their pants
were stained red from blood.
In
current
times,
people have claimed to see
a campfire when walking
through the graveyard. A
group of teens have even
stated that they were chased
out of the cemetery by a ball
of glowing light.
Whether one believes
the legend or not, the story of
Gypsies Graveyard is one that
is common to hear around
town during Halloween.
Reeder Road
In a small town, many
residents of Crown Point
don’t
encounter
many
hitchhikers. However, if you
ever do, you might want to
reconsider before you open
the passenger door.
This legend has been
told in many variations, but
this one seems to be quite
common.
A boy was driving home
from a date, and he was
nearing curfew. He was
driving along Reeder
Road when he
spotted
a
hitchhiker next to the
swamp.
She
looked
desperate and helpless,
so he let her in. She was
wet from the falling rain
and looked quite cold. So,
he offered her his Griffith
High School letterman’s
jacket in an effort to help.
She accepted, and she gave
him directions to her house.
He approached a turn and
asked the girl to be sure
that it was the right one.
When he turned, she had
vanished.
Alarmed, he stopped
his car and searched for
her. When he did not find
her, he concluded that his
fatigued mind was playing
tricks on him.
The next day, he awoke,
convinced that last night
might have even been a
dream. However, there was
only one problem with this
theory: his jacket was gone.
Perhaps on a whim, the
boy retraced the directions
the girl had given him.
When he arrived at the
suggested
house,
he
knocked on the door. Just
then, an old man drove by
and asked the boy if he was
lost or looking for someone.
He said he thought he
knew someone who lived
there. The man said no one
had inhabited that house
for more than fifteen years,
since the Wilsons had lived
there. He had
been their
neighbor.
H
e
said they
moved away when their
daughter Elizabeth had
died. She was coming home
from a dance at Griffith, and
her boyfriend drove off the
road into a swamp. She had
drowned.
Randy then decided to
visit the cemetery just off of
Reeder Road. He found a
tombstone which said
“Elizabeth” and the date
of birth and death. Her
date of death was the
same date as the previous
night. The most startling
part, however, was that his
jacket was neatly folded on
her grave.
HagenbeckWallace Circus
When one is asked
about his/her memories
or thoughts of the circus,
one will usually reply
with a funny story or
cheerful remark. However,
one night on the way to
Hammond, a circus story
took place that was not
quite so uplifting.
The
HagenbeckWallace Circus was on
its way to a show in
Hammond when a hotbox
(now known as a gearbox)
was
not
functioning
properly. So, they stopped
to fix it. They put their
warning lights on for
safety precautions. As the
brakeman stepped out to
attend to the problem, he
noticed an approaching
train and sent out a signal.
Receiving no reply, he
sent out another…and
another…
Simultaneously,
a
troop train was headed
for Chicago. One of the
workers on the train
noticed that
the train
w a s
exceeding
the speed limit. Adding to
his state of shock, he noticed
that the conductor of his
train was ignoring warning
signals. He then realized that
his conductor was asleep as
they sped onward.
Horrified,
the
brakeman tried one last
attempt to slow the
troop train, but in
vain. It smashed through
the whole back section of
the circus train, killing 86
members.
Some
bodies
were so badly mangled or
burned that they could not
be identified.
What makes this story
of fact turn into legend is
what people claimed to have
witnessed.
One account, taking
place years later, involved
a railroad worker. He had
received a message about
an explosion taking place
accompanied by a burst of
light. It had happened on
the same section of railway
where
the
HagenbeckWallace Circus train had met
a disturbing fate. However,
nothing was there when they
went to investigate.
One
occurrence
happened as a man working
as a brakeman for the railroad
set out on the tracks as part of
his job. They became stalled
waiting for a train. As they
were waiting, the man and
the engineer heard a scream
emitting from a nearby
ditch. As they left the train,
the scream was followed by
others and wordless moans.
Then a sound that was
similar to a bonfire burning
came after the screams and
moans. Nobody was around
them to create the noises.
Also, neighbors have
said that they would wake
up on the anniversary of the
crash to a pounding on their
door, but no one was there.
A police report filed in the
sixties stated that a local was
walking along the tracks and
spotted a person waving to
him, appearing to
be on
fire.
9
Feature
wear ?
October 25, 2010
Are you what you
Students’ clothing reflects personality
as well as behavior, in and out of school
No two people are exactly
alike; similarly, no two styles are
exactly alike. There is a myriad of
ways that a person can construct
an outfit to make them look slightly
different from anyone else.
The way a person dresses portrays
their personality at first glance. Someone
can instantly give an impression about what
they like and dislike about a person and an
impression of their overall character.
“The way we dress affects the way we
behave, our mindset, and our focus. Your
behavior tends to mirror that,” said Dean
of
Students
Russ
Marcinek.
by the
Opinions
are
derived from how a
person looks. It isn’t
fair, and it might not
Empowers, draws
always be accurate, but it is
attention, and
how some will judge others.
typically has ties to
If someone looks sloppy and
romance.
incapable, that is exactly what
someone will assume they
will act like. A first impression
will last forever; looking
Cheerful on a
appropriate is a must.
bad day, and is
“Absolutely,
first
associated with
impressions are everything.
intelligence.
You never get a second chance
to make a first impression,”
Brenda Wolski, director of
Peaceful, calming,
scheduling said.
but can also be
First impressions are
cold and
critical when concerning
standoffish.
job interviews.
Dressing
appropriately for jobs can raise an interviewee’s
chances of being hired, while
dressing too
casual or giving the appearance of not caring will
most definitely lower an interviewee’s chances of
being hired.
In some cases, an interviewee will be
completely disregarded and won’t receive an
interview at all.
Being disregarded can sometimes occur, even
in a school environment. A student seeks approval
from many influences when dressing a certain
way. Friends, family, and media are a few. When
their style is rejected, they feel ostracized.
Peers may try to pressure their friends into
wearing a certain brand or looking a certain
way. Students should not give in to their friends;
instead, they should wear
what makes them feel the
best.
“Peer pressure is real,
whether some one puts
pressure on you in words,
media, or through the ‘in’
Draws attention
crowd. Some may feel like
and energy like red,
yet is more
they may not be in the ‘in’
soothing to wear.
crowd, but people should
accept us regardless,” said
Wolski said.
“
colors
I honestly feel
more
comfortable
dressing up. I
feel like a bum
if I don’t.
“
“
Rachel Fronek
senior
Yellow
Blue
Cassie Anderson
junior
Orange
Green
Calm and soothing,
reduces stress, and
is associated with
nature.
Black
Signifies power, seriousness, authority,
and responsibility.
I try to get most of
my ideas from my
favorite TV show,
Fraiser, even if I can’t
get the same exact
style from them.
“
“
Red
It’s nice to show
off that class every
once and a while at
school dances.
“
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October 25, 2010
Making
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Students choose tattoos,
piercings to personalize look
Photo By Ashley Downing
Sophomore Frankie Hubble shows his septum piercing. In addition to the septum piercing, Hubble has both of his ears pierced.
Hubble believes that piercings are “a good way to be different - to stick out.” Some students have both piercings and tattoos.
By Mary-Katherine Lemon
staff reporter
“It was the worst pain of my
life, but it was definitely worth it,”
said senior Matt Heiligstedt about
the tattoo on his right rib.
According to Smithsonian
Magazine, people have been getting tattooed for thousands of
years. Early tattoos were often
of religious or spiritual symbols.
Body piercings have an identical
history.
Many people hold that their
body modifications are artistic expressions.
“My septum piercing is my
form of body art. It shows my
want to stand out from my peers,”
sophomore Frankie Hubble said.
Sophomore Kaylee Koenig
has angel wings tattooed on her
back as a memorial to her late father.
“My dad was my hero, and
my tattoo was my way of keep-
ing him with me forever,” Koenig
said.
Tattoos are not limited to
teens. Choir teacher Joanne
Haley-Borodine said, “I got an
eighth note to represent music. A
year later, I got a wreath of flowers around the note. It represents
how much I love gardening.”
Stretching, often incorrectly
referred to as “gauging,” is an
increasingly popular body modification. It involves expanding
an already-pierced body part by
using gradually larger jewelry.
Stretching is usually done to a
person’s ear lobes. Septum and
lip stretching are becoming more
common.
Junior Nicole LaMantia says
she started stretching her ear
lobes “about six months ago” because she liked the look.
Tattoos and piercings can
carry serious risks. The Centers
for Disease Control and Preven-
tion warn that if a tattoo or piercing is not done in a clean environment, a person runs the risk of
contracting viruses such as HIV,
AIDS, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis
C. Bacterial infections or allergic
reactions also pose a threat to the
pierced and tattooed.
Former tattoo artist Clay Fritz
said, “Skin rashes are pretty common. If you have sensitive skin or
you’re just not taking care of your
tattoo a rash can occur.”
“It is a very good idea to check
out the tattoo shop and make sure
they are taking the proper steps to
maintain a sterile environment,”
Fritz added.
If done too quickly, ear lobe
stretching can lead to painful
tears in the skin that can become
a hotbed for infections.
LaMantia advises fellow
stretchers to not “go at it all at
once... Take your time.”
Other students are not as en-
thusiastic about body modifications.
“I think that some kids are
going to regret getting a (tattoo or
piercing) because it might be the
reason they don’t have a job in
the future,” junior Kevin Nichols
said. “I would get a tattoo if I felt
passionate enough about something.”
Borodine has advice for young
people looking to get inked: “Get
a tattoo you’ll be able to live with
when you’re 80 years old.”
Fritz encourages courtesy towards tattoo artists.
“You should always tip your
artist. Most tattoo shops take half
of the amount of what the tattoo
costs and the artist keeps the other half... (Artists) don’t make an
hourly wage.”
“People shouldn’t judge other
people based on their piercings,”
Hubble said. “It’s just an act of
self-expression.”
Why I’m getting
a tattoo
By Donella Casillas
staff reporter
Every tattoo
has a different
message, reflecting
one’s personality,
religious beliefs,
or in memory of
a person that has
affected their lives
in a tremendous
way. Junior Alex
Jahovic plans
to get a tattoo
that is in her
memory of her
older brother, whom she has
never met.
“Jasen passed away shortly
after he was born,” Jahovic
said. “My other older brother,
Allen, is his twin and is still
living today.”
Jahovic has always felt
the loss of her brother, but her
feelings haven’t been as strong
in the past as they are today.
“The whole situation didn’t
hit me until the past year or
so,” she said. “It really took
a long time of thinking and
imagining about Jasen that
made me realize how much this
hurt me, not only my family.”
In his memory, Jahovic
plans to get a tattoo that details
Jasen.
“In my family, Jasen’s
symbol is a butterfly, because
they come and go, just like he
did,” Jahovic said.
“My tattoo is going to
be a butterfly that has Jasen’s
name as the body, and wings
that have the colors of my
birthstone and my older
brothers’ birthstone as well.”
Although her wait for
the tattoo is long, Jahovic
knows that it will be more of
a meaningful piece about her
brother that is etched on her
skin, rather than having it as a
trend.
“[The tattoo] will remind
me that Jasen is always with me
and that I should live my life
for him, remembering him,”
Jahovic said.
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Video games can be source of violence
By RaeAnna Morgan
staff reporter
Graphic By Joe Nejman
By Melanie Zdanowicz
staff reporter
On Tuesday, April 20, 1999, Dylan Klebold
and Eric Harris, two seniors at Columbine High
School, carried out the deadliest massacre an
American high school had ever witnessed.
Armed with a rifle and two shotguns, they
slaughtered 12 students and 1 teacher. In
a state of shock and distress, the entire
country and the world were left wondering
what would cause anyone to commit such a
horrifying atrocity. The fact that Klebold and
Harris had immersed themselves obsessively
in the virtual and violent worlds of video
games such as “Doom” and “Wolfenstein 3D”
provided much speculation; these two games
known for their blood, gore, and satanic
imagery. As such, the connection between
violent video games and their effects on the
lives of adolescents has been explored.
Once the 1990s came along, the blinking
worlds of bounding frogs in “Frogger” and
go-cart racing in “Mario” were no longer
doing the job to satisfy kids. The solution: to
introduce higher levels of violence and gore in
hopes to keep the interests of ever-changing
adolescent minds. This solution seemed
effective, considering presently over 80 percent
of the United States plays video games. “I have played a few violent games before,
but they haven’t had an effect on me. I’m not a
violent person,” said senior Nick Brey.
Other students have this same mentality.
Gamers like history teacher Jim Ingelhart
believe that video game violence only affects
those with existing aggression issues.
“If someone is already prone to violence,
then yes, it would have an effect,” said
Ingelhart. “It would reinforce the behavior.”
However, science begs to differ. Recent
studies conducted at the Indiana University
School of Medicine showed that kids who
played a violent video game compared to those
who played a non-violent video game showed
an increase in activity in the amygdale, the area
of the brain that controls emotional arousal.
This means anyone who plays a violent game
is affected by its brutal nature, raising interest
in the types of games kids should be playing.
A large factor that may contribute to
aggression problems with obsessive gamers is
that video games demand the players become
actively involved and succeed in the violent
acts in order to get to the next level. Repetition,
an effective method of learning, is also needed
in order to successfully fulfill the violent acts.
This ongoing exposure to violence has led
researchers to conclude that players who had
prior experience playing violent video games
responded with increased levels of aggression
when encountered with confrontation. Still,
some teens hold true that violence is a fun
aspect of video games.
“Violence is a necessary element in video
games,” said junior Kevin Liu.
If a student has ever played the games
“Manhunt 2,” “Fallout,” or “Condemned 2:
Bloodshot,” then they have played games that
have been banned in countires like Austrailia
and the United Kingdom for having “gross,
unrelenting, and gratuitous violence.” Yet, this
fact seems to give teens all the more reason to
want to play the games.
“It doesn’t really bother me that much. It
encourages me to play it more,” says junior
Jesus Cruz-Lopez.
Currently, ratings are listed on the back
of video games by the ESRB (Entertainment
Software Rating Board) to notify buyers of the
content, with mature and adult only ratings
being the most violent.
“I think there should a limit on the gore
and violence,” said freshman Zack Lambert.
It remains essential that students limit
their intake of violence and recognize the fine
line between the virtual world and reality. If
not, there’s no telling what results to expect.
“I’ve played violent video games,” said
Ingelhart, “but I haven’t killed anyone- yet.”
Highly anticipated albums released this month
By Kelsey Lennon
entertainment editor
October is a big month for
the music industry. Many artists
have released new albums to the
public in hopes their record will
sell.
Bruno Mars from “Nothin’
on You” and “Billionaire” fame
released his debut album, DooWops & Hooligans, on Oct. 5 and
can been described as a new type
of sound. His first single off the
There’s a reason 60 percent of Americans
have owned or currently own a pair of these
athletic-turned-chic shoes. Originally a top-selling
line of basketball footwear, Converse shoes have
undergone a mega-transformation. Ranging in
style from sporty to cute, there’s a pair for every
occasion. It’s now possible to design the perfect
shoe online (at www.converse.com), using a variety
of subtle to flashy colors. Guaranteed to reflect
each customer’s unique style, Converse are wellworth the cost (customizable styles
in adult sizes start at $60). These
are the perfect statement to slip
on with those brand-new
fall jeans students are
sporting.
new album, “Just the Way You
Are,” hit number one the week it
was released. Mars’s new album
has a laid back vibe and is also
parent friendly, because of it’s
lack of explicit lyrics. A standout song on the album is “The
Lazy Song” which he boasts
“I’ll be lying on the couch just
chillin in my Snuggie /Click to
MTV so they can teach me how
to dougie.” It’s great for anyone
who is a fan of a relaxed but
a few of our
favorite
things
The aroma of the Pumpkin Spice Latte is ideal for any
autumn day. The spicy blend of
flavors deliciously complements
Starbucks’ pumpkin scones, creating a seasonal, on-the-go treat. Be
sure to stop there on Wednesday
mornings when there’s a little
extra time before school.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
modern sound.
Taylor Swift’s third album,
Speak Now, is set to release Oct.
25 and is expected to do well.
Swift wrote all 14 songs on her
own and plans on starting a
world tour after the release. Her
last album, Fearless, was the top
selling album of 2009 and earned
her two Grammy Awards. The
first single of the new album was
“Mine” and took over the radio
while making it to number three
“Billboard’s Hot 100” chart.
Kings of Leon released
their fifth album, Come Around
Sundown, a follow up to their
2008 platinum and Grammy
Award-winning CD, Only By
the Night, last week. The music
on this album can be described
as a Southern rock style with a
modern twist. Old and new fans
alike will be able to find at least
one song they enjoy because each
song is its own.
Whether you love her music or not, there’s no denying this girl is unique. A hardworker who made a name
for herself through dedication and training, Minaj became
a standout
when she decided to pursue
a career in the
hip-hop/rap
industry. Being
a female rapper has gotten
her noticed by
many leading
names in her
genre, including Lil’ Wayne
and Trey Songz.
Minaj’s distinctive style and leading lady status make her
one of the most recognizable voices on the radio. Watch
out for her latest album, Pink Friday, being released on
Nov. 23 -- just in time for holiday gift-giving.
Nicki Minaj
Converse
Of the many social networks available to people, two
that stick out are Facebook and
Skype. Both are great ways to
communicate with friends,
but which is better? Though
the goals of both are the same,
they are very different.
Facebook brings to mindstatus updates, friend requests,
and connecting with many
friends. Facebook is a great
way to keep in touch with people that are far away as well
as those seen on a daily basis.
Updates can be made whenever one logs on to the site.
Unfortunately, Facebook
isn’t very personal. A short
message can be left on a friend’s
wall but it won’t be just that
one person who will see it. Everyone who has access to that
person’s wall will read your
message. Even instant messaging through Facebook isn’t as
good as talking to someone in
person and hearing their voice.
Even so, it’s still enjoyable to
leave a message on a friend’s
wall or comment on a cute picture from time to time, and to
keep people updated on how
you’re doing and what you’re
up to. Posts from a week ago
or ten minutes ago are available. Facebook is great for
quick, impersonal, and mass
communication.
In contrast, the biggest advantage to Skype, a live video
chat using a webcam and a
computer, is exactly that--it’s
live. It’s as if the person was really sitting directly across from
you in the same room. With
Skype, although the two participants might be far from one
another, they actually see each
other and converse through
the computer screens. Since the
two are actually talking, facial
expressions and emotions are
seen so the likelihood of miscommunication is lessened.
Skype makes communiction much more personal when
you can actually see the person
you’re talking to and makes for
a more real conversation.
Skype is preferable to
Facebook when having a conversation with someone you
haven’t seen in a while. Both
services want to help you communicate with friends and
family, but Skype does that on
a more personal level while
Facebook is more for the daily
update on what’s going on in
everyone’s life.
Arts & Entertainment
12
The best headphones
October 25, 2010
History
repeats itself
(For your bang, your buck, and your health) in fashion
By Garret Hogan
copy editor
By Alexa Grady
staff reporter
Bigger headphones have been making
their way back to popularity within the past
couple of years. They were popular in the
80’s, and now they are rapidly coming back
into style. Not only do the bigger styles of
headphones make students look trendy, but
they are much better for students’ ears than
the regular ear buds.
“I just got my new ice blue Skull Candy
headphones and I absolutely love them,” said
Best Earbud Headphones
According to CNET reviews, the
best earbud headphones on the
market are the Klipsch Image S4.
Their sound quality is up to par
with that of more expensive
brands. They retail for
$79.99 at Best Buy.
Photos By Mary-Katherine Lemon
sophomore Jeff Frahm. “The sound that comes
out of them is incredible and I don’t get that
earache feeling like I did with the ear buds.”
This has been a rising problem when
purchasing the ear buds. They are so far into
the ear, that they cause earaches, as well as
headaches.
“Listening to my music is great, until
my ears start to hurt,” said sophomore
Mandey Shrader. She has had problems
with her Sony ear buds since the night she
bought them.
“I thought maybe the pain was just
because they were new, but I’ve had them
for about two years and the pain only gets
worse,” said Shrader.
This is happening because the ear bud
targets the listener’s eardrum more than any
other part of the ear. Tinnitus is an abnormal
noise in the ear that can be developed from
listening to music at a high volume, or having
the wrong type of headphones or ear buds.
However, Skull Candy has come out
with the new multi-color headphones
that are much better for you than the ear
buds. They have a vast selection of colors
and designs. These headphones are meant
for decreasing frequency, and to increase
the level of ambient sound. This type of
headphones is much better for listening to
music, as well as for your ears.
“My headphones seem very loud to me,
but when I ask the kids around me if they can
hear the music, they shake their head no,” said
junior Keisha Higgins.
She walks the halls with her ear buds
plugged in her iPhone while she listens to
her music until her ears start hurting. The
Best Full-Size
Headphones
According to Headroom Audio’s
2010 Gear Guide, one of the
best full-size headphones is the
Grado SR 60i. They offer “old
school charm” and “excellent
sound,” while retailing for $79.
volume at which the music is set on is going to
affect the overall performance of the ear.
For example, the bigger headphones seem
like the volume is at its peak; however, it’s only
halfway. On the other hand, this is a problem
with the regular ear buds. The volume will
be at its highest point but the urge to turn the
music up is still there.
Between headphones and ear buds,
headphones will benefit the ear more than
the ear buds will. While still looking stylish,
students are also doing their ears a favor by
purchasing headphones.
It’s Facebook official:
“The Social Network” tells story of generation
By Abby Elston
feature editor
When one breaks up with his/her
significant other, certain results are expected.
However, the creation of a major social
networking site is usually not on this list.
Review Nonetheless, this is the case of
Mark Zuckerberg, played by
Jesse Eisenberg.
“The Social Network” is directed by
David Fincher with a screenplay done by
Aaron Sorkin. Armie Hammers, Justin
Timberlake, and Andrew Garfield also star
in this movie about love, loyalty, and an idea
that could (and would) potentially change the
nation and, later, other nations as well.
Mark Zuckerberg is your average
Harvard undergraduate: he is studious to
an extent, but also can have fun at parties.
His major flaw is that he wants to be on the
rowing team and a club called The Phoenix.
During the course of the movie, the audience
is left to decide whether he does this to
impress ex-girlfriend Erica Albright (Rooney
What’s on
your iPod?
Mara) or for his own personal reasons.
The movie starts with Zuckerberg and
Albright in a restaurant, arguing. She ends up
breaking up with him, so Zuckerberg heads
back to his dorm and blogs about Albright in
a negative way. Then he creates a website that
compares the girls at Harvard to each other
and allows people to select the “hotter” one,
called Facemash. He finds himself in a bit of
trouble for this because the website received
so many hits that the Harvard servers
crashed.
The plot really comes out when
Zuckerberg meets Cameron and Tyler
Winklevoss. (Armie Hammer is credited for
this role; however, actor Josh Pence played
Tyler Winklevoss, but his face was later
replaced by Hammer’s.) They end up suing
him for stealing their idea. In addition to
this lawsuit, Zuckerberg also gets caught up
in another: his best friend Eduardo Saverin
(Andrew Garfield) also sues him for taking
away some of his profit.
Eisenberg constantly has the audience
Maggie Robinson
freshman
on its toes with his sarcastic humor and witty
remarks. At first, he seems like a somewhat
serious character. However, as Zuckerberg
develops as a character throughout the
film, one sees his many sides, making him
a difficult person to portray. Eisenberg was
the perfect fit for such a role. Timberlake
also shows viewers that he can do more than
sing by playing an almost criminal Sean
Parker, creator of Napster. Another sweet
surprise was Garfield, who portrays Eduardo
Saverin. Garfield shows a range of emotions
throughout the movie and displays them
flawlessly.
However, it is easy to find one’s self
lost in the complicated plotline because of
the constant flashbacks, business deals, and
lawsuits. Audience members are often left
guessing at what just happened because it is
not directly or clearly stated.
“The Social Network” is a fresh, new
story about an important element of our
generation, and affects our lives on a more
personal level, too.
Jose Tinoco
sophomore
Robert Ebbens
junior
Millions gazed upon the
new fall fashions of the infamous
Christian Dior for fashion week
in New York City last April. As
the first model strutted down the
runway in long gray stockings,
a white lace mini dress, a fox
rippling coat, and white six inch
Mary-Jane strap shoes, jaws
had dropped by the absence of
avant garde fashion. Dior sent
down on the runway what could
be seen on women during the
1920’s. Since then, trendy women
and men alike have given in to
this trend globally. Is the history
of fashion repeating itself?
The art of fashion is not
just seen on the runways of
Paris, Milan and New York
City. It can also very well, if you
look closely, be seen in Crown
Point High School. What used
to be low cut revealing blouse
and oversized shirts are now
replaced by various colors of
cardigans and V-necks.
Perhaps it was enforcement
of the school dress code, or the
fact that it was finally time for
a change of the dreary clothes
students used to wear. Either
way, one thing for sure is that
our current fashions are taking
an unusual turn that would have
branded them as vintage just a
few months ago.
Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel,
more famously known as
“Coco” Chanel, was the first
woman in her time to take
a fashion risk. Chanel was a
pioneering French fashion
designer whose menswearinspired fashions, and pursuit
of expensive simplicity made
her an important figure in 21stcentury fashion, particularly
CPHS. The recent epidemic of
vests, military style shirts, and
lace is an obvious mirror image
of what not only Chanel, but all
of twenty’s fashion, gave to the
United States.
Though Chanel and Dior are
worldly known their inspiration
can be seen throughout CPHS
multiple times a day. Students
are now starting to wear lace
shirts and its obvious how
much the high waist short skirt
epidemic has gone around.
Along with pearl necklaces and
cardigans, men’s dress shoes
have also taken a turn. Though
skater shoes and Converse are
widely seen, many students
have turned to wearing casual
dress shoes along with V-necks,
both of which were very popular
in the 1920’s.
Rachel Wiltier
senior
Rhythm of Love
Plain White T’s
We Do It For Fun
Tha Joker
Bullet Sole
Switchfoot
If I Die Young
The Band Perry
Kings and Queens
30 Seconds to Mars
Why They Hatin’ on Me
Waka Flocka Flame
Magnificent
U2
You’re Going Down
Sick Puppies
Misery
Maroon 5
My Chain
1017 Brick Squad
Good Times, Bad Times
Led Zeppelin
Like a G6
Far East Movement
Sports
October 25, 2010
13
Lady ‘Dogs volleyball looks for first sectional championship since 1992 season
Senior Alle Geisen
serves the ball in a
home match against
Valparaiso. The Lady
Bulldogs began sectional play at Chesterton on Tuesday,
Oct. 19 and defeated
Hobart. The girls
took on Laporte on
Saturday but results
were unavailable at
press time. Regionals begin on Oct.
30 at LaPorte, with
state finals following
on Nov. 6.
By Milan Savich
sports editor
Photo By Joe Nejman
The last time the Lady Bulldogs
volleyball team won a sectional
championship, Crown Point Assistant Athletic Director Mike Malaski’s wife, Erin, was a member of the
team.
Now, 18 years after their last
sectional title, the Lady ‘Dogs are
looking to make a statement.
“All year its been about making
a statement,” coach Alison Duncan
said. “We’re trying to start a tradition for the Crown Point volleyball
program.”
Last Saturday, the Lady Bulldogs took on LaPorte in the second
round of sectionals, which were held
at Chesterton. Results were unavailable at the time of press.
“Although volleyball is such
a fast paced game, it is also very
strategic,” Duncan said. “LaPorte
does the same thing over and over
again, but they do it very well. If we
can stop the things that they do well
then we can put ourselves in a position to win the match.”
On Tuesday night, the team
took on Hobart in the first round of
sectionals and came away with a victory.
“Last season the team won 16
games all year and this year they improved to 25 wins,” Duncan said. “I
think the girls are happier (this sea-
son) because they are proud of their
success. Being proud of what you’ve
accomplished has a lot to do with excitement for the post-season.”
Duncan continued to explain
how the team’s success this year in
comparison to last season can have
great effects on the outcome of the
post season.
“Last season the team took ten
matches to five in the post-season.
That is very tough to rebound from
and it can be devastating,” Duncan
said. “This year they took one to
three which has been a big change
in a lot of matches.”
Regional play will begin on
Saturday, Nov. 6 at LaPorte High
School.
Iddings runs Chicago Marathon
Crown Point math teacher runs to help raise money for diabetes awarness
By Milan Savich
sports editor
O
pportunities to do
something you love
in order to help a
cause which has
personally affected you in some way,
shape, or form do not come along everyday. However on Sunday, Oct. 10,
math teacher and boys’ cross country
and track coach Keith Iddings got a
chance to help make a difference.
Iddings participated in the
Chicago Marathon on Sunday, Oct.
10 to help raise money and awareness for diabetes. Iddings ran a total of 26.2 miles in the marathon
and finished with a time of three
hours, 43 minutes and 30 seconds.
“I received an e-mail notifying
me that the Chicago Diabetes Project
was seeking runners to run take part
in the Chicago Marathon to contribute to raising money for diabetes research,” Iddings said.
Idding’s mother passed away
from diabetes and ever since he has
been motivated to help raise awareness for the disease.
“It feels good to find a way to
help people out,” Iddings said. “I
was blessed by having people donate over $2500 to the Chicago Diabetes Project. I was happy to be able
to help.”
During the race Iddings faced
diversity and came across a few difficulties along the way
“Because I haven’t run this marathon in ten years, I was not given a
set spot up front to begin the race,”
Iddings said. “I had to wait in the
back of a long line to start the marathon and it took me about 45 minutes
to actually begin after it had already
officially started.”
Besides a delayed start, Iddings
also had to deal with extremely hot
weather as the day progressed.
“Over the course of the marathon the weather began to get much
hotter outside which make it challenging to keep a steady pace,” Iddings said.
The Chicago Marathon supplies cold water and other drinks for
runners to keep them hydrated and
refreshed during the course of their
run.
“Whenever I had a chance to
stop for water, I would get one to
drink and I would also get one to
pour in my hat which would keep
me cool for a period of time,” Iddings said.
Iddings is an experienced runner, however he says that anyone
who plans to run in an event like the
Chicago Marathon should make sure
to keep consistent in their workouts
before the actual race takes place.
“[Runners] need to make sure
that they don’t skip the long runs
during training,” Iddings said. “It
can be really hard and frustrating to
stay active during training and work
outs because people are so busy, but
the most important part of preparing for a marathon is building up
your endurance.”
While Iddings was running the
marathon, many young children had
lined up across the streets to support
the participants by cheering and giving out high fives.
“It was nice to see all the people
who came out in the city to support the marathon and all the great
causes,” Iddings said.
Besides the Chicago area residents, Iddings’ wife and daughters
came out to support him.
“Towards the end of the marathon I began to really cramp up. It
was really hard to keep going but I
knew that my family was there at the
end of the finish line waiting for me
so I stayed strong and finished the
marathon running hard,” Iddings
said. “It was great to see my family
there at the end cheering me on.”
At the end of the finish line,
they have ample snacks and drinks
to help the runners keep hydrated
after the race.
“I was pretty hungry afterwards, so it was great to be able to
grab some food and drinks as soon
as I was done,” Iddings said.
Iddings asks anyone who wishes to contribute to diabetes research
and would like to make a donation
to ask him for more details.
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Math teacher Keith Iddings stands at the finish line after he ran the
Chicago Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 10. Iddings ran to help raise
money and for diabetes. Iddings finshed the 26.2 mile marathon
with a time of 3:43:30.
Girls golf wraps up season after regional meet
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The Lady Bulldogs golf team wrapped up their season after the regional tournament. During the course of the season the Lady Bulldogs
climbed the Duneland Athletic Conference standings, finishing in
third place overall. Sectionals were held at Lake Central, where the
team managed a total score of 375, which was enough for them to
walk away with their first sectional title since 2004. Senior Carolyn
Kupchik shot a team best 81 for the Lady Bulldogs. The team competed in regionals, but Penn won. Chesterton received second place, and
Valparaiso was awarded third.
A date in ‘Dogs history
In October 1985, the boys football team beat
the Munster Mustangs 27-0 in a cold, rainsoaked game. The rain forced the ‘Dogs to
primarily rely on the running game, where
they rushed for 240 yards. Crown Point
running back Jeff Birchel ran in for two
touchdowns, and ‘Dogs quarterback Jeff
VanSlyke passed for two touchdowns and
racked up 104 yards through the air.
Sectional Championship
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Sports
October 25, 2010
Lady ‘Dogs make consecutive sectional run
By Alex McLean
asst. sports editor
Junior Marlea Nelson dribbles the ball during the first round of
sectionals against Hobart. The Lady Bulldogs won the game by
a final score of 3-0. The girls went on to face Lake Central in the
second round, however they lost in overtime 3-2.
After ending the season with a record of 126-1, the Lady Bulldogs soccer team got off to a
strong start in the beginning of post-season play,
only to fall in a nail-biter against Lake Central.
Last season, the team defeated Lake Central
in the DAC Championship by a score of 4-3, and
played them a second time in the second round
of sectionals and once again came out on top, 2-1.
This season, the luck did not continue. The team
traveled to Lake Central during the regular season
and lost to the Indians in a close 1-0 heartbreaker.
In the first round of sectionals, the Lady
‘Dogs shutout Hobart in a 3-0 victory. They
moved on to play Griffith. The girls won
with a score of 4-1 and moved on to the
championship game against Lake Central.
In the sectional championship game, the
Indians jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead. Sophomore Sarah Rivich accounted for both of the
team’s goals, and tied the game at two all for
her second goal with 17:02 left in the half.
The game went into overtime, and 20 seconds into the second half of overtime Lake Central’s freshman Lyrana Burrink scored the goal
that put the team at a 3-2 deficit that they just
couldn’t bounce back from. The Lady ‘Dogs
had three shots off the post in overtime that
could have given the girls hope for a victory.
“We just broke down. We had gotten really
hyped up before the game started, but we just
didn’t put in the effort that we could have. We
still played a pretty good game, though. It was
a tough loss,” senior Christa Hendrickson said.
Hendrickson shares the goalie duties
with junior Kelsey Shoemaker, a system that
has worked well for the team. Each girl plays
half of the game. Head coach Chris Mikrut
thinks this rotation has served the team well.
“For any athlete in any sport, sitting a half
is difficult. Both Shoemaker and Hendrickson are talented players and have very similar
styles of play. The girls support and drive each
other to do better. We’re the only school in Indiana who uses this system on a consistent basis, and it’s definitly worked out well for us”
All in all, the team considers their
season
a
success,
despite
the
rough
loss
in
the
sectional
championship.
“We had obviously hoped for a little bit
more post-season success,” Mikrut said. “We
had a few injuries that were hard to overcome,
but I think the girls went down fighting. An
overtime loss is always hard to swallow, especially in the post season, but we fought well. I’m
proud of how the team did the whole season.”
Four seniors are graduating this year,
leaving a few holes that need to be filled
next season. Mikrut thinks it’ll be a loss, but
the team will make will be able to manage.
“The seniors gave us great leadership.
They are talented players, and even better leaders. They gave great examples to the juniors of
how to lead a team. I think we have some underclassman who can really step up next year.”
The one aspect of the team that Coach
Mikrut feels needs work is the speed.
“Faster teams have always given us trouble. It’s hard to teach speed, but it’s something
that has held us back every now and then.”
The team has high expectations to repeat this season’s success next year. The
girls have already organized their own
practices in preparation for next year.
Mikrut has confidence for next year’s season.
“We always hope for having success deep into the
post-season. We feel like we have it in us to go all the
way to state. It’s just a matter of all the pieces coming together. We have girls who have played varsity
since their freshman or sophomore year. We really
have the potential to have a great season next year.”
Football team goes 6-3, ties for third in DAC
By Sam Beishuizen
asst. sports editor
Crown Point football has not had much
to brag about the past two seasons. The
‘Dogs entered this year coming off of back
to back three win seasons, failing to meet
the expectations of the students and fans.
For the ‘Dogs, this season has been
a complete turn around. After their first
nine regular season games this year they
were able to match their win total from
the past two seasons with a 6-3 record.
“What makes us a good team this
year is the drive to want to be good,”
junior runningback Cody Bacon said.
The ‘Dogs started out the month by
heading into LaPorte to take on the Slicers. They scored early and often, putting up 14 points in the first quarter.
That proved to be all they needed as
they went on to win in a blowout, 40-13.
During the win, the ‘Dogs had success on all sides of the ball. Junior quarterback Joe Hopman accounted for five
Bulldog offensive touchdowns on the
day. Senior Jordan Jurasevich led the way
defensively with ten total tackles, and
kick-returner Bacon shined on special
teams, returning an 88 yard kickoff for a
touchdown to start the second quarter.
The ‘Dogs went into homecoming
week looking to beat Chesterton in the fi-
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nal home game of the year, but they never
seemed to be able to get anything going.
The Trojans started the game by scoring 38 unanswered points, completely
destroying the ‘Dogs chances for a win.
“We didn’t take care of the ball,”
said head coach Chip Pettit. “We
turned the ball over on offense and
couldn’t stop (Chesterton) on defense.”
Hopman was able to connect with
senior Austin Atherton late in the third
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quarter, and added a 63 yard rushing
touchdown in the fourth quarter, but the
scoring came too late for the ‘Dogs. They
went on to lose by a final score of 45-20.
Crown Point looked to finish the regular season strong when they took on Michigan City in the final game of the regular
season. After getting behind by a touchdown early, Crown Point scored 52 unanswered points to win in a blowout, 52-15.
Hopman added another five all-pur-
pose touchdowns, three passing and two
running, to bring his season total to 18 passing and seven rushing touchdowns. Atherton put on a receiving clinic with his eight receptions for 243 yards and two touchdowns.
“Atherton has been good on all
sides of the ball this year,” said Pettit. “He is a do-it-all type of player.”
Bacon added 130 rushing yards
and one touchdown bringing his season totals to nine rushing touchdowns
and
1038
rushing
yards.
“Rushing for over 1000 yards was one
of my goals for the year, and I am glad I was
able to reach it,” said Bacon. “You have to
give credit to the guys up front. Me reaching
1000 yards was because of their success.”
Crown Point played Portage in the first
round of sectional play on Friday. Earlier
this year, the ‘Dogs beat the Indians on
the road 24-7, and are looking for a repeat
performance. Pettit was hoping that the
‘Dogs were able to contain Portage running back Jake Dixon, who has rushed for
1,416 yards and 17 touchdowns on the year.
“We need to contain (Dixon) to win the
game. We did a good job earlier this year, and
we are looking to repeat that,” said Pettit.
Sectional results were not available by
press time; if the ‘Dogs won against Portage
last Friday night, they advance through
sectional play and take on the winner of
the Lake Central and Munster game Friday.
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Sports
October 25, 2010
A Minute With
Boys tennis wins fourth consecutive sectional
By Sam Beishuizen
asst. sports editor
Mil
Blackhawks back
in business
By Milan Savich
sports editor
Remembering back to
the 2006 National Hockey
League season, if someone were to say that the
Chicago Blackhawks were
going to make the playoffs and possibly contend
for the Stanley Cup, they
may have been laughed at.
However, after gaining a rapid fan base over
the course of back-to-back
successful seasons and
winning the Stanley Cup in
2010 for the first time in 49
years, it seems to be expected by the organization’s
newest fans for the team to
be in contention to repeat
as Stanley Cup champions.
After bringing in former
Chicago Cubs sports executive John McDonough in
2007 to work for the Hawks,
many Chicago sports fans
may have been surprised
to say the least when they
saw the merchandise and
advertising for the team
made
relevant
again.
Likewise, the jerseys
and other fan apparel
sported by the Blackhawks diehards who reside in the United Center’s
300 level, would soon be
seen on the city’s streets
and apparent in sporting
goods stores for the first
time since the early 1990’s.
The fact that Blackhawks merchandise has
been pouring into the
Chicagoland sports market has positive and
negative
side
effects.
On the plus side, altough the Hawks had
to get rid of nine players due to the salary cap,
their sales income allows
for them to pay their big
name contracts including
Marian Hossa, Duncan
Keith and Patrick Sharp.
On the other hand, the
success of the team helps
to pack the Madhouse on
Madison with bandwagon,
fair weather fans which
can make it quite difficult
for the average Joe to score
a pair of tickets to watch
his favorite NHL team.
I noticed that during
the playoffs last season,
my classes were flooded
with Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews jerseys. But
setting the lovable young
duo aside for a moment,
it is quite frustrating as a
long time Hawks fan to
ask a classmate wearing
a Blackhawks t-shirt who
the captain of the team
was previous to Toews.
Overall, I am happy to
see professional hockey a
dominant sport, especially
with the resurrection of my
favorite team, the Chicago
Blackhawks. The bandwagon fans, high dollar
players and rough seasons
will come and go, but like
they say: It’s all about the
Indian head on the front
of the jersey, not the name
or the number on the back.
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It was Michael Jordan who
said that talent won games, but
teamwork and intelligence won
championships. If that is true,
the boys tennis team must have
worked well and played smart,
as they went on to have success in
this year’s post-season.
The ‘Dogs took on Rensselaer in their sectional semi-final,
and went on to sweep the Bombers 5-0. Junior Daniel Smith made
short work of his opponent, winning 6-1, 6-0. The doubles tandem
of sophomore Chris Dietrich and
junior Sean Qualizza won their
match by a final score of 6-2, 6-2.
“Coming into our matches,
we noticed that we were a more
focused and determined team,”
said Qualizza. “We didn’t mess
around and we got the job done.”
The win against Rensselaer boosted the ‘Dogs into the
sectional championship game
where they took on Lowell. The
Red Devils were not able to fare
any better than the Bombers as
Crown Point won convincingly,
5-0. Sophomore Patrick Mudd led
the way for the ‘Dogs winning his
match in dominating fashion with
a score 6-0, 6-0.
“It felt really good winning
sectionals. It’s what we look forward to every year,” said Mudd.
“I just kept going out on the court
and took advantage of every opportunity I could get.”
This year marked the fourth
consecutive year that the ‘Dogs
made it through sectionals and
onto regional play.
The success from sectionals
did not carry over to regional play
for the ‘Dogs. They were defeated
by Highland, who would go on to
lose to Munster in the final. Smith
and Mudd both picked up points
for Crown Point, but that would
prove to be their the team’s scor-
ing on the night. Highland won in
the final 3-2.
Smith was able to stay alive in
the individual regional play after
the team was defeated, but went
on to lose after 3 rounds.
Never the less, it was a successful year for Crown Point
boys tennis, ending the year 13-8.
Looking ahead to next season, the
‘Dogs will have all of this year’s
varsity players eligible to return
next season as they look to build
on success from this year.
“This was a rebuilding year,”
said Mudd. “We are going to be
well prepared next year. I have a
feeling we will be good.”
Boys soccer closes successful season
‘Dogs chase sectional title after losing DAC
By Milan Savich
sports editor
Blistering cold nights, intense conference match-ups
and vicious rivalry games. They’re all the essential
components of a season full of ups and downs, bruises
and bumps and a lot of sweat and tears.
This season the Bulldogs soccer program went
through a handful of learning experience that come
with tough games.
The conclusion of the 2010 regular season came to
an overtime thriller between the Bulldogs and nationaly ranked Lake Central. Lake central came away with
the victory in an overtime shootout by a score of 4-3.
“In the first game we played against Lake
Central we were really nervous,” senior Dan
Relinksi said. “After we played them, we
realized that we could beat them if we
worked hard enough.”
In the game, Relinski scored the
first of the two regulation goals,
while sophomore Zach Sneiderwine
knocked in the tying goal which
would eventually send the game
into overtime.
“We thought we had a
chance to win, but there were a
lot of things we needed to do better,”
Relinski said. “We
Sophomore Tony
needed to score
on our penalty
Zervos handles the
kicks and convert
ball in a sectional game
on all of our scoring
against Lake Central.
opportunities.”
“I think at the beginning
Photo By Joe Nejman
we realized our weaknesses right away so we built off
of them and started to make a comeback,” freshman Bay
Kurtz said.
Kurtz is starting starting varsity as a freshman and
has been a large contribution to the team.
“We wanted to beat Lake Central pretty bad the first
game, but after we lost, our goal was to come out even
stronger in the second game,” said Kurtz. “All of us that
are coming back next year learned a lot from this season
and we’re going to use all the things we learned and do
whatever it takes to make it to the top next season.”
The Bulldogs earned their rematch with Lake Central
during the second round of sectionals. Lake Central came
away with the win once again by a final score of 1-0.
“It was our goal to beat Lake Central in sectionals
and to come out of the tournament on top,” Relinski said.
“We had the chance to win but we didn’t, and it kept us
from accomplsihing the goals we set as a team.”
Even though the team did not advance to the sectional championship, they started off their season undefeated and gained a lot of success in comparison to the
last season.
“The program went through a few difficult seasons
because we had three coaches in three years,” coach J.R.
Rosenbaum said. “This season has been easier because
the team knows what’s expected of them from game to
game. I think this team plays very selfless soccer being
focused on the team’s success rather than individual accomplishments. We’re also becoming a much more intelligent team with players who have a better understanding of the game rather than relying on our individual
skills to win games.”
Although the Bulldogs have already finished their
season, Crown Point High School hosted semi-state on
Saturday.
Cross Country looks to end on high note
By Frank Strino
staff reporter
As many fall sport seasons
came to a close, boys and girls cross
country were still running through
the daily routines of their season.
Boys cross country finished off their season with a
win in sectionals. Unfortunatley, they fell short with a tough
loss to Munster in regionals.
The boys had many strong
runners which include sophomores Alex Ray, Daniel Walters, and senior Ryan Santelik.
Santelik is the captain of the
boys team and is the number
three runner. The top two spots
were held by Ray and Walters.
The boys won in Sectionals with 45 points. According to
The Times, the boys were not favored to win in sectionals; Merrillville was the favorite and
Andrean was the underdog.
“We won sectionals by the
whole team working together
and by working hard,” said Walters. “The team was aware that
we were expected to lose, but we
knew we could do it. We worked
hard and pulled through.”
The team came in second place in regionals, but the
team will be running in semistate
along with the other
top four teams from regionals.
Looking on to next season,
the team will be losing four seniors. Though Walters says it will
be hard for the team to lose these
seniors, he expects that this season’s freshmen Nick Moron and
Zach Seamen well take their place.
The girls cross country
team also took a victory in sectionals. They won for the fifth
time in a row with another
strong showing by their top
runner, senior Laicee Pierce.
Pierce suffered a stress fracture in her lower right tibia earlier in the season, and ran in sectionals fresh off her injury and
ended up winning her fourth
sectional championship in a row.
Coach Patty Begley says
Pierce will definitely be a
key to the girl’s success in
the rest of the post-season.
“Laicee
typically
runs
well in big meets and does a
great job inspiring the team
in post-season,” says Begley.
The girls took a strong win
in regionals as they did in sectionals. The girls’ regional win
was the first in thirteen years.
Pierce came in first place with
a time of 19 minutes and 15 seconds, and junior Lauren McCarroll took second place to give the
Lady ‘Dogs lead early and ended
up giving the girls a victory.
After the win in regionals the girls will be going to
semi-state. They have already
done well throughout the postseason, and hope to continue
that in the upcoming meet.
“As long as the girls realize what it takes to be a top
team at state, they will be able
to do well for the rest of the
post-season,”
says
Begley.
On Saturday the girls
cross country team ran at
semi-state, results were not
available at time of press.
Begley believes that the girls
have run extremely well this
year and have given 100 per-
Photo By Joe Nejman
Junior Lauren McCaroll runs
during a sectional meet on
Oct. 12 at Lemon Lake.
cent, not only in practice, but
also at the meets. She says that
as long as they continue to do
that, she will always be proud
of the girls and know that they
will live up to her expectations.
Personalities
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October 25, 2010
Take
FIVE
Amanda Trent
Junior
Magic Tricks
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I wish I could teleport
because I could go anywhere I want, whenever I want.
Rock Band
Junior Alex Correa (center) has hosted more than 12 foreign exchange students over the past few years. This year, both Noé
Boever from Belgium (right) and Daniel Steffen from Germany (left) are being hosted by the Correa family.
Junior Alex Correa hosts multiple exchange students to contribute to...
A foreign affair
By Megan Walker
staff reporter
N
ormally, people can
count the number of siblings they
have on one hand. However,
junior Alex Correa needs three.
Since 2005, Correa and his
family have hosted 12 yearlong foreign exchange students.
Because he always develops close
relationships with his exchange
students, he feels they will always
be like real brothers to him.
Coming
from
various
countries such as Germany,
Mexico, Finland, Denmark, Brazil,
and Belgium, these often brand
new visitors need someone to
help them adjust to the American
culture. Though Correa has been
hosting for years, he is always
learning something new.
“They teach you things,”
Correa said. “I learn more about
the world.”
Correa’s new students share
traditions of their own cultures.
They pack their recipes, etiquette,
and information about their
countries and Correa is interested
to learn all about them.
“The Germans have brought
over Sankt Nikolaus Tag, and
we got a bunch of candies
and oranges,” Correa said. St.
Nicholas Day is a German
celebration during Christmas
where candies and oranges are
tradition. Correa and his exchange
students also watch a video
every Christmas called “Dinner
for Two” introduced to him by
German students.
Because he has been doing
this for years, Correa now knows
how to communicate with and
differentiate between diverse
people of all cultures.
“(If) You put me in a room
with a German and a Belgium, I
will know who is who,” Correa
said.
Naturally, Correa introduces
the
students
to American
traditions as well.
They are
involved in activities like soccer
and Showtime, for example.
Every year Correa and his
family take their additions to
Chicago for New Year’s and
vacation in Florida or Texas. This
year Correa’s two new “brothers”
are Daniel Steffen from Germany
and Noé Boever from Belgium.
“We always make sure we do
a lot,” Correa said. He explained
how some exchange students do
not have the privilege of actually
seeing much of America.
“It’s never boring in the
house,” Boever said. “Compared
to Belgium, I have 3 brothers
and one dog, and you can have
fun with them every time. In
Belgium, I have 2 sisters who are
always quiet.”
“Alex is home, and the
house has gotten louder,” Steffen
said. “Alex never gets tired, and
he always makes jokes. It isn’t
normal that you are best friends
with your host brother; I am really
happy. My host mom even calls
me and Alex twins.”
Correa and his family strive
to make the students’ stays full of
experiences that will continue to
benefit them. For Correa, they are
just as memorable. He has been
through a lot with his brothers
over the years, from the transition
from middle school to high school
to learning to drive.
“Every year all the kids in
the family spend hours of our
weekend playing Rock Band
together. The best part is hearing
the exchange students sing. They
have to try to read and sing at the
same time,” Correa said.
To
Correa,
it’s
these
unforgettable times they share
that make it seem like only days
pass between meeting the next
year’s exchange students.
“They are my brothers,”
Correa said.
I have a collage of bands
and pictures from magazines on my wall in my
room. I actually think
it looks pretty cool.
Class Act
I get really annoyed
when people don’t take
school seriously because they don’t realize
how important it is.
Go Fish
I really like fishing because it’s relaxing and
fun when you actually
catch something.
Spooky Art
I’m really good at drawing
jack-o-lanterns.
Seriously, I am.
You know it’s Halloween when...
“The leaves look
pretty.”
Junior
Sean
Pope
Freshman Amalia Floyd
“I see decor on
people’s houses and
my mom buys the
Halloween Reeses.”
Senior
Eric Landers
Sophomore
Courtney Holm
“There are
pumpkins outside.”
“It’s okay to walk
around town in a
hockey mask.”
Photos By Mary-Katherine Lemon

October 2010 - Crown Point Community School

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