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the roarFRIDAY, October 12, 2012

The Loveland High School Student Newspaper

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By Rachel GriswoldStaff Writer

Less f lipping, more scrolling

The era of electronic learn-ing has dawned at Loveland High School, and devices have infiltrated many classrooms. Whether for homework, notes, quizzes, or essays, tasks are being completed more on stu-dent’s electronic devices and less with pencil and paper. Someday soon all classroom material, including textbooks, may be delivered electroni-cally. The transition is underway. Dr. John Marschhausen, Love-land superintendent, kicked off a NOOK pilot program during the 2011-12 school year. Ev-ery seventh grader was pro-vided a NOOK. NOOKs were to be used on a daily basis in the classroom. This current school year has been modified to a bring-your-own device setup at the middle school. Students are welcomed to bring laptops and tablets for classroom use. This year Dr. Marschhausen encourages high school students to bring their own devices with in-ternet capability. When asked about the differences in go-ing digital at LHS vs. the middle school, he said, “The challenge is the pure number of students. They no longer travel in grades, but instead grades are mixed among class-es. It is more difficult to focus on electronic learning for specific grades in high school, where four different grades intermingle.” A new report from the State Educational Technology Directors Association recom-mends a shift to digital education within five years. Dr. Marschhausen cited advantages of

switching to an electronic textbook pro-gram: Currently textbooks wear out and need to be replaced often. Purchasing ma-terial online will allow for updates as the content changes. Not having to buy entire-ly new textbooks will save the school mon-ey. Online textbooks may also have helpful video sources, visuals and study guides to benefit students and teachers. Electronic books will not be affiliated with any particular brand of device. All class material will be available to use on-line. Some LHS classes have already adapt-ed to electronic learning. In Mr. Wagner’s Honors and AP Physics classes, students are using laptops, tablets and iPhones for labs, for research, and to check notes and

Photo by Rachel GriswoldJuniors Michael Weber (left) and Austin Inabnitt compare technology and textbooks.

homework. Mr. Wagner said, “Electronic devices allow students to take and analyze data faster than without the device. It speeds up the process of labs. As long as the devices are used appropriately, I think it gives the students an advantage. It allows them to better access information and lets them use it in a timely fashion.” So what is the plan for textbooks in the future? Dr. Marschhausen said, “Electronic textbooks will develop as an evolutionary process, starting in subjects where up-to-date content is most important. Technology will continue to develop over the next four years, and so far Loveland is ahead of the curve.”

Read the advice of senior Mitch Casperson on page 3.

Photo by Ryan Moss

Photo by Kayla Herrmann

Read about the dangers of con-cussions on page 4.

Photo by Jenna Myklebust

Read about Ohio’s new law against texting and driving on page 6.

Photo by Bridget Landis

Read about fall fashion on pages 8-9.

Photo courtesy of Sara Sexton

Read about this summer’s World Choir Games on page 10.

Dr. Moorhead relishes the retired lifeBy Ricky Mulvey

Staff Writer

Former Loveland Principal Dr. Molly Moorhead is now enjoying the retired life. In an e-mail interview, she gave The Roar an update on her new life, which includes her returning to teaching and volunteering time to play the piano for hospital residents. Q: What is your new teaching assign-ment? A: I will begin teaching at Miami Uni-versity in January in the Educational Lead-ership Department. My classes will be part of their principal leadership program. Q: Tell us about your piano playing. A: My oldest son is a radiologist at

Bethesda North Hospital. I dis-covered that there is a volunteer program where musicians can per-form there. I play the piano two mornings a week – one hour in the chapel and one hour in the main lobby each time. Being able to sit and play the piano is a return to my first passion, music, and piano playing in particular. Q: What else are you doing to fill your time? A: I pick up my oldest grandson from his elementary school every day – that is a highlight for me.

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ECC championships won last month by LHS: boys golf and girls tennis

2National Merit Semifinalists: seniors Al-

len Osgood and David Trate

145School days remaining (including exam

days) … not that you’re counting

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Dr. Moorhead says she is enjoying retirement.

Loveland in midst of transformation to digital education

(See MOORHEAD, page 7)

Editorials2FRIDAY, October 12, 2012 Page Editor: Megan Day

The Roar is the official student newspaper of Loveland High School. The Roar is produced by students in Journalism. Editorials reflect the staff’s opinion but do not reflect the opinions of LHS administration or Loveland City Schools. The Roar is published monthly. For information regarding adver-tising in The Roar, call 697-3749. As an open forum for students, letters to the editor are welcome, but are subject to be edited for length, libel, and clarity. Letters to the editor may be dropped off in room 109.

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The RoarLoveland High School1 Tiger TrailLoveland, Ohio 45140513-697-3749theroar@lovelandschools.org

Editors-in-ChiefBridget LandisJenna MyklebustAdvertising ManagerBrad FaustBusiness ManagerMackenzie JohnsonSection EditorsRyan Moss, EntertainmentCarla Weismantel, Light NewsDanny McManus, SportsMatt Becker, NewsStaff WritersAndrew BesseyMitch CaspersonMegan DayLaura DopplerSydney DudleySarah GoldenbergRachel GriswoldKayla HerrmannMallory JacksonAnne LehmannDarby MoloneyRicky MulveyAnna NiemeyerErin PogueErin RichmondMaddie Whitaker

Awards * George H. Gallup Award (top prize), 2011 Awards for School News Media (Quill & Scroll International Honorary Society) * International First Place Award, 2010 Awards for School News Media (Quill & Scroll Honorary Society) * Second Place (Overall Publications), 2011 and 2012 Ohio Scholastic Media Awards * 17 more individual awards, 2012 Ohio Scholastic Media Awards * Second Place (Headline Writing), Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s 2011 Gold Circle Awards * 12 more individual awards, 2011 Ohio Scholastic Media Awards

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Laura Doppler loves Cozzy Pup.

Meet The Roar’s staff

Danny McManus has never had a banana split, and by God he doesn’t intend to.

Andrew Bessey wishes Erin would stop trying to be him.

Ryan Moss is too cool to care.

Mitch Casperson has a 5:5 chill-to- pull ratio.

Maddie Whitaker should’ve been a cowboy.

Carla Weismantel has a bunny.

Bridget Landis asks, “Does my hair look okay?”

Matt Becker has learned that the best things in life come with a little SAUCE.

Mallory Jackson is not in Kansas anymore.

Anne Lehmann likes to talk with her hands.

Her name is Anna (Niemeyer) and she’s a bad mama jama.

Ricky Mulvey is still wondering where he is.

Kayla Herrmann lives by the motto Hakuna Matata.

Mackenzie Johnson is 2 kool 4 skool.

Darby Moloney says no one is above taking self-ies.

Sydney Dudley says, “Everyone, come see how good I look.”

Sarah Goldenberg loves playing with newborn puppies.

Brad Faust really enjoys a nice pair of slacks.

Megan believes ev-ery day’s a Megan Day.

Erin Pogue wants someone to get Mitchell away from her.

Rachel Griswold had four biscuits and then she ate one. Then she only had three!

Jenna Myklebust’s rule of life: either stay classy or git nasty.

Erin Richmond did a headstand once.

October is the month for anti-bullying. Loveland has its own anti-bullying group called My Voice My Choice. I am a member and I encour-age everyone to get involved in MVMC. MVMC is a

club that started last year, geared toward using your voice and fighting bullying in the school and the community. “There are more students who want to do the right thing than the wrong thing. This program empowers students to use

their voice and help others,” said school psychologist, Mrs. Van Strien. This year there are some returning pro-grams; one is the buddy program. This is a program where LHS students can have a buddy in a different Loveland school and can go visit them every week. These stu-dents need a good mentor, and many LHS students would be perfect for the job. I love being involved with the buddy program because it is very rewarding. Ev-ery week I get to go spend time with a girl at the intermediate school. It’s fun, and I know she enjoys having an older mentor. Another program is the mentoring pro-gram. This is similar to the buddy pro-gram, but instead of going every week to meet with one student, a group of LHS stu-dents will go to meet a group of younger students. The younger students are hand-

picked for this program. They are typically students that need a good mentor in their lives. These students typically need some help or guidance in their lives, or they just need someone to talk to. MVMC is also working on a video: “Loveland In Three Words.” Sam Hoff-man (12) is the media director for MVMC and is striving to make this video excep-tional. “I love being involved,” said student co-president Kristen Bisig (12), “I like be-ing able to pair students with positive men-tors.” I encourage students to get involved. If you want to be a mentor, have a buddy, or be in the video, contact Mrs. Van Strien at vanstram@lovelandschools.org. I hope students will find this program as reward-ing as I do.

Use your voice to stand up and speak out

Bridget Landis

Obesity has become an epidemic in the Unit-ed States. Among adult Americans , 35.7 per-cent are cat-egorized as obese, and according to the Centers of

Disease Control, that figure is expected to hit 44 percent by 2030. With this percentage of blubbery individuals, Ameri-ca is now the fattest nation on Earth. This can cause health problems like heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. New York City has decided to take a stand against this epidemic by banning the sale of sugary drinks over 16 ounces. This effort by NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg should help trim the waistlines of New Yorkers and create more vacant hospital beds across the area. The ban will help public safety the same way a tax on ciga-

Editorials 3FRIDAY, October 12, 2012 Page Editor: Sydney Dudley

Ricky Mulvey

CONTRA The First Lady, Mi-c h e l l e Obama, is all about fighting obesity, and recently May-or Bloomberg of New York City has de-cided to go

down the same path.

Now in New York City, it is il-legal to sell soft drinks or sug-ary drinks that are larger than 16 ounces. Oh yeah, that’s go-ing to end obesity once and for all. I hope you can sense my sarcasm. People argue that this is going to fight obesity, but sugary drinks aren’t the main problem. If someone is obese, there are more causes to their obesity than just the soda they drink. People now cannot purchase sodas over 16 ounces, but how does that prevent people from drinking too much soda? People can still purchase

multiple smaller drinks that add up to over 16 ounces. The government is currently only regu-lating places that are inspected by the New York City Health Department. If the gov-ernment wanted to effectively fight obesity it would have to regulate every place that sells soda. The government does not have the right to control something that is a personal choice. We are heading down a path that will ultimately not make America the “land of the free.”

If the government is so concerned for the nation’s health, then it would ban cigarettes, but New York receives a tax from ciga-

rettes, so it would never do that. The government is targeting soft drink companies. Pepsi is a New York-based company and will be dealing with the af-ter math of this law. During a time where the economy is struggling, the government does not need to be hurting businesses. Hopefully more states won’t fall into the trap and enforce laws that revoke our freedoms.

This is Crazy Legs, a.k.a. Mitch Casperson, a.k.a. @lilmitchy26. No matter what name you know me by, you have all seen me in the hall-way strutting my silly stuff. Whether you want to know how to survive high school or make a joke, I want to help. Tweet your burning questions to @lilmitchy26. Let’s go to the mailbag.

@JWFrees22 (Joe Willie Frees, 12) : Why do you like sweater vests? If you’ve seen me around school rocking my sweater vests and asked the same question, wonder no longer. I love sweater vests because they are a unique and critical addition to my business casual ensemble. Not only are sweater vests fash-ionable, they are also functional. With the array of temperatures that Loveland High School has throughout the day, sometimes my torso gets uncomfortably cold. @_Mikula_Coola (Tyler Mikula, 11) : Boxers or Briefs? Boxers, hands down. I just love the comfort and the freedom of wearing box-ers. Briefs remind me of the tyranny in the world in the way that they constrict one’s movements. @greeneggsngram (Graham David, 12) : When you stick your head in the blender to cut your hair, do you set it to blend or puree? I don’t know the motivation for this question. The way that I describe my hair-style is “too frat to care.”@tanner_hawk (Tanner Hawk, 12) : I think my dog is self-conscious about his weight. He refuses to eat and I’m worried about his health. Advice? I do not consider myself to be a dog

whisperer by any stretch of the imagina-tion. However, my advice would be to tell your dog that he is beautiful just the way he is. I would also add that all the girl dogs will like him for who he is and not for what he looks like. @Son_of_Sue ( Greg Bohn, 11, varsity soccer starter) : Hey Mitch, could you give me some advice on how to be a stud at soc-cer like you? Well, Greg, one may never know how I acquired my incredible soccer skillz. However, one that I can share with you is get a good nickname, such as Crazy Legs, and get your good friends to come out and support you. It’s all about the publicity, not about how good you actually are. @mini_melink (Ryan Melink, 10) : What goes on in your head when you step on field? The first thought I have is, “Okay Mitchell, don’t make yourself look like a complete idiot. There are people watch-ing.” However, this never stops me from making a fool of myself on a regular basis.

Ask Mitch

Selfie of Mitch “Crazy Legs” Casperson.

iPhone 5 This revolution-ary piece of tech-nology is pre-dicted to become the best-selling iPhone. The new iPhone has a lon-

ger, 4-inch screen and will charge faster than all the preceding iPhones.

The bow Lately, people have been replacing the common high-five with the revolution-ary “bow.” Rumored to have been started by Bobby Oberholzer (10), this trend is becoming somewhat of a sickness people don’t want to get rid of. So next time you see your “bro” walking down the hall, bump elbows instead of fists. It will change your life.

SnapchatThis iPhone game is becoming increas-ingly popular in Loveland. With this in-novative app, girls can now send totally embarrassing selfies to their friends. The unique part: They will only have it for a few seconds before it is gone forever. This app is good for fooling around with your friends when you are bored.

Shirts with the word “swag”In an environ-ment where ev-erybody is 14 or older, we didn’t

think there was a need to point out that the word “swag” isn’t cool. Apparently we were wrong. “Swag” isn’t cool, and the girls you are talking about on your shirts don’t think so either.

Beats by Dr. Dre headphones Usually when people wear headphones, they want to make it so other people can’t hear the music. But people wearing Beats insist upon wearing them around their neck so everybody in the hall can listen to 2 Chainz. If you want to continue re-ceiving dirty looks, by all means, keep the Beats on your neck.

Facebook With new innovations in social me-dia, Facebook could join the likes of MySpace and Friendster in irrelevance. Twitter is becoming the primary social network of Loveland as well as America. While Facebook may still entertain par-ents, teenagers are simply losing interest.

Large pops banned in NYC; should ban extend nationwide?rettes or a requirement of wearing seat-belts does. The soda ban does not infringe New Yorkers’ freedom. The population is still free to guzzle whatever drinks they de-sire, and they can even consume as much soda as they want. They will simply have to visit the counter again when they want to throw back another 16 ounces of sug-ar-laced fluid. This effort by Bloomberg simply makes New Yorkers think twice about what they put into their bodies, and is a policy that should be implemented in

more cities. A study by The New England Journal of Med-icine showed that when one has to think about

the drinks they consume, they will lose weight. In their experiment, 224 over-weight Boston teens were given ship-ments of either sugary or sugar-free drinks for an entire year. After the study concluded, the teens given sugary drinks weighed four pounds more on average than the sugar-free group. This evidence shows why Bloomberg’s plan is predict-ed to work.

Pro Con

Want your tweet printed in The Roar? Tweet @lovelandroar about school, sports, or something fun; we’ll print our favorites. We won’t print anything rude/negative, so don’t bother with those. Be witty, enthusiastic, and good-natured, and follow us on twitter.com/lovelandroar. Here are some favorite tweets from recent weeks: “I would like to take a moment to congratulate Danny McManus for our dream of stealing the tiger finally coming true!” – barrettdann (Barrett Dannemiller), Sept. 26 “This year’s Super Bowl will be the third championship match between the Bengals and the 49ers. Bengals win 34-31.” – tanner_hawk (Tanner Hawk), Sept. 26 “The vending machine needs to be activated during lunch....” – SammSamm2013 (Samantha Miller), Sept. 26 “LHS needs to stop hatin’ on Nickelback – @ryanmoss13, specifically. And yay for the new vending machine.” – jessalinmiller (Jess Miller), Sept. 27

Bridget Landis

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Sports4FRIDAY, October 12, 2012 Page Editor: Darby Moloney

You may recognize him from Loveland’s tenacious defensive line, which soaks up the Friday night lights. Maybe you know him as the spirited fan who always showcases his high-pitched cheering

voice at Loveland sporting events. Whatever connection you may have with him, you should know that senior Paul Newbold has a big future awaiting him. This summer, Loveland’s varsity la-crosse goalie gave his verbal commitment

to the United States Military Academy. There, he will play Division I lacrosse and also train to serve his country. Paul’s opportunity to play at Army is not your average scholarship. Just to be considered for admittance at West Point, one must have top-notch grades and test scores; gain nominations from their local Congressional representative, school ad-ministrators, teachers, and employers; and pass a fitness test. This prestigious institu-tion receives roughly 14,000 applicants per year, from which they accept only 1,500. For Paul to be guaranteed admittance at the end of this complex process makes him one of a select few. Paul said, “It’s a great opportunity not only to play at the top level of competition

but also to serve our country and build my character as I get older.” In this past spring season, Paul led the lacrosse team to a 12-6 record and a 4-0 mark in league play. His save percentage of 68.4 percent anchored the Tiger’s de-fense and earned “Paul Wall” the honor of being named an All-American by the US Lacrosse Association. Though Paul had dreamt of playing col-legiate lacrosse, the reality of committing to Army came by surprise. One day this summer, Paul talked to Loveland’s head coach, Mark Lynch, who said Paul would be receiving a call from Army coach Joe Alberici sometime soon. Paul said his talk with Alberici was life-changing.

‘Paul Wall’: defending goals and our nation

LHS soccer stars shine brightly

Loveland officials put heads together to avoid head trauma

Jonny Williams (12) waits for a Tiger’s corner kick.Sydney Dudley (11) fires off a shot.

LHS soccer stars Sydney Dudley (11) and Jonny Wil-liams (12) find themselves in new roles this season. Not only do they lead the headlines, but they are now leaders of their re-spective teams. Sydney has been playing soccer for as long as she can re-member. She plays club soccer with Ohio Elite, which helped her become noticed by The Ohio State University. While playing in a tournament showcase in San Diego with her club team, Ohio State’s coaches noticed her tal-ents. They contacted Sydney’s coaches, and by the end of soph-omore year Sydney had verbally committed to OSU. Sydney said, “I committed early and now I don’t have to be nervous about what coaches are watching. I can just play and fo-cus on getting better.” Verbally committing to a Di-vision I school as a sophomore is a rare and exciting feat. Jonny said, “She is obviously a great player who deserves the recogni-tion.” Sydney has played on Loveland’s varsity squad since her freshman year. Her favorite school moment thus far is her bicycle-kick

goal in a summer preseason game. She re-alizes that this season, she is an upperclass-man, and with that comes responsibility. Sydney leads the team in goals with five, which is a good amount for a midfielder.

She says, “I’ve been trying to be more of a vocal leader, along with trying to be a role model to the younger players.” Jonny has had a very memorable high school soccer experience, playing varsity

all four years. His fa-vorite memories thus far are when he was a freshman and scored the game-winning goal in the second round of the state tournament against Turpin, and his junior year when he scored the game-winning goal in the second round of the state tournament again, this time vs. LaSalle. With this being his senior year, Jonny knows his role has become bigger. Jonny says, “I knew coming in I had to step up as a leader, so I worked hard in the club season and over the summer.” Jonny’s personal goal is to be an all-state player. Sydney said, “Jonny is a re-ally talented and hard-working player who

makes games fun to watch. He has a passion

for the game that seems to be unmatched by others.” Jonny plays for the club team Ohio Elite and plans on playing soccer in college.

“He asked what I would do if I was offered a scholarship to Army right then,” he said. “I was taken back at first, but I told him that I would accept it right away. Then, Coach Alberici said a few words that I’ll remember for the rest of my life – ‘Paul, welcome to the United States Mili-tary Academy lacrosse team.’” Then began a series of ecstatic celebra-tions with family and friends. In addressing his upcoming senior sea-son for the Tigers, he illustrated his focus in saying, “The commitment to Army takes a lot of pressure off my shoulders going for-ward, but it won’t distract me this spring. I’m still going to maintain my strong work ethic for us to make a deep playoff run.”

By Danny McManusSports Editor

Photo by Anne LehmannPhoto courtesy of Sarah LaCombe

By Matt BeckerNews Editor

By Kayla HerrmannStaff Writer

With young people being particularly vulnerable to brain injuries with possible long-lasting effects, friends and fam-ily members of Loveland football players want them to not only win, but also be safe and injury-free. Since football is a very physical sport, concussions could happen frequently if the proper precautions aren’t taken. Coaches, doctors and trainers do everything they can to prevent concussions by teaching the proper way to practice, and carefully treating the head injuries that do occur. Following car accidents, sports are the second-leading cause of concussions, and half of them impact football players. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says, “Younger persons are at increased risk for traumatic brain injuries with in-creased severity and prolonged recovery.”

Keith Kenter, Loveland’s team doctor, says, “Today we have much more research and are starting to understand more about concussions and more importantly the consequences if they are misdiagnosed or not treated appropriately.” Nick Reist, Loveland’s head trainer, says, “Proper fit and maintenance of the helmet is key to avoid injuries.” That includes keeping it properly se-cured and inflated. Also, Dr. Kenter says, “Athletes should learn proper technique when playing colli-sion sports. Football players must under-stand how to hit and be hit without com-promising their head.” When a concussion is diagnosed, the se-verity of the injury determines the amount of time the player sits out. A Grade 1 con-cussion is a minimum of 1-2 weeks sitting out, and Grades 2 and 3 are a minimum of 2-4 weeks out. Reist says the team aver-

ages five to 10 concussions per season. To decrease the chances of a concussion, Coach Marlatt says the team does a lot of “thud drills” during its practices, which means running through the plays without live hitting. He makes sure the players use the right hitting techniques and tells them, “Don’t lead with your head, and lead with your hands.” If a player gets a concussion, Coach Marlatt puts them on a “concussion pro-tocol,” a series of steps the player takes before playing again. This includes taking the ImPACT Test (a computerized assess-ment), seeing the neurologist immediately, being removed from practice, and sitting out until symptom-free. This season, tight end David Query (10) was hit from the side while running to catch the ball and was knocked on his head. David says, “I was dizzy, had trouble

standing, and was puking a ton,” he said. He found out he had a concussion after tak-ing the ImPACT Test and sat out the next-couple games. He had to sit out on the sidelines and watch his team play, saying, “It was not fun, and I didn’t like feel a part of the team.” “In my opinion, Loveland High School has led the Cincinnati area high schools in recognizing concussions and has taken a proactive approach in educating the coach-es, the parents, and the student athletes on the topic of concussions,” Kenter said. With the help and knowledge from the coaching staff, doctors and trainers, the LHS football team is performing its talents in the safest way possible, and proper reg-ulations are being taken to make sure the “boys of fall” can play to the best of their abilities.

Sports 5FRIDAY, October 12, 2012 Page Editor: Mitch Casperson

By Carla WeismantelLight News Editor

While you and your friends are at Grand Sands enjoying a friendly match of sand volleyball, you may overhear Lindsay Flaherty screaming at her twin sister, Christy, on the court next to you. Do not be alarmed. What may seem like fighting is actually the twins’ way to push each other and make each other better. There are a lot of siblings who play sports together at Loveland and work together to make themselves and their teams better. Christy and Lindsay are seniors on Loveland’s volleyball team. They’re used to playing on the same team be-cause they’ve been playing sports to-gether since they were 4. Lindsay says, “I really like [playing together] be-cause I can yell at her when she’s doing badly.” Christy doesn’t mind, saying, “It motivates me because I want to do good so Lindsay doesn’t yell at me.” Senior Zach Cotsonas is motivated differently by being on the same la-crosse team as younger brother Corey (11). Zach says this makes him work harder, saying, “I don’t want to get shown up by him since I’m the older brother.” However, Zach is still a team player and said he would be happy to see Corey score because he wants to see the team do well. Another sports duo consists of run-ners Danny (12) and Michael McMa-nus (10). Michael’s love for soccer separates the pair in fall while Danny runs cross country, but they are re-united in the spring for track. Michael claims there is no real rivalry between the two, and one might even find them going on a jog through Miami Trails together. The boys soccer team gained two new members this year with the addi-tion of Ryan (10) and Collin Melink (11), two brothers from Uzbekistan. They love to come up to the turf to practice juggling, passing, and shoot-ing. You’ll be able to tell them apart on the field due to their distinct styles of play. According to Ryan, “[Collin] passes more and I dribble more.” Their complementary styles help them work together and play off each other during games. One more soccer sibling pair con-sists of Kyle (12) and Karl Mattes (12). Kyle uses his brother’s success to motivate him. He says, “If Karl does well then everyone jokes, ‘Oh, he’s so much better than you,’ so I feel like I need to play better.” However, they keep the competition friendly. Karl says, “I try and compete for stats even though I play center back (Kyle is a midfielder), so I know I’m not going to win. It’s all just a big joke.” This at-titude helps them work hard while also having fun. There are many other siblings play-ing together at Loveland. Chances are they also are pushing each other to be best athletes they can be.

LHS siblings start soothing rivalries

Loveland football has had some good times, but why is it that it has only been to the playoffs three times, and just twice since 1986? It’s due to the Harbin points system. The Harbins are computer ratings that factor in the number of wins each team has and who its wins were against. Obviously, beating better teams results in more points. There are six divisions in Ohio, and Loveland is Division I, for the largest schools. These divisions are determined by the number of boys that attend each high school. The cutoff for Division I is about 500; Loveland makes the cut by only 30. This causes it to compete against much larger schools such as St. Xavier, which has an attendance of more than 1,700 boys. Not only is Loveland in Division I, but it’s in Region 4, which is known as the

most competitive Division I region. Only eight teams in each region make the play-offs, making it very difficult for Loveland. Loveland often finishes in the top 12-15 of the region, but this year things could change: They are currently ranked seventh in the region. Loveland football has not always been Division I. The last two times it made the playoffs, in 2000 and ’02, Loveland was a Division II team. In the years prior, the program struggled with the transition of a new coaching staff. It was not until then-coach Mr. Warden committed himself and the team to a program called “Bigger Fast-er Stronger” that the team became more successful. This program was developed to get the players in the weight room more often in hope for a bigger, faster, and stron-ger team. Adam Wirth, a senior on the 2000 team, said, “The program helped us to produce

great senior leadership in the year of 2000.” The program obviously worked, be-cause that year Loveland produced 14 1000-Pound Club members, compared to one or two in the previous years. The con-ditioning also helped the Tigers make the playoffs two years later. Then, in 2006, Loveland moved to Di-vision I, facing larger schools and tougher competition for playoff spots. The present Loveland football team con-tinues to work hard. Coach Marlatt said, “The playoffs would be a great honor, but we are just trying to take it one game at a time in hope to become league champions, because that is in our control and the play-offs are not.” The Tigers have a 5-2 record, the best re-cord since it became Division I, and a 2-1 league record and hope to defeat Milford, Turpin, and Walnut Hills in the next couple of weeks.

Playoff format stacked against LHS

By Sydney DudleyStaff Writer

Loveland High School’s fall athletes are looking stronger than ever, as five dif-ferent teams have been in the running to be crowned Eastern Cincinnati Conference champions. These teams are girls tennis, girls volleyball, boys golf, boys soccer, and football. Here’s a primer: Girls tennis: Championship is no new word in a Loveland Tennis player’s vocab-ulary. The team has won their league nine times out of the past 11 years. This year’s team posted on with an undefeated record, winning the ECC with a total record of 12-3 for the season. Key players include singles players Devin Lally (10), Katie Hoderlein (12), and Mikayla Pitman (12), and doubles teams Sarah Hoder-lein (10) and Lauren Schneider (11), and Sophie Greenberg (10) and Paige Smith (10). Football: For Loveland football, cham-pionships do not come often. Past league championships were in 1962, 1972, and 1992. This year’s team has a 2-1 record in the ECC and a 5-2 record overall. Op-

ponents the football team still has to face are Milford, Turpin, and Walnut Hills. “We have been more successful this year due to our work ethic as a team,” said senior Bryce Plitt. Boys soccer: This program has claimed nine league champi-onships in the last 16 years. The boys maintain a 5-1 conference record and a 10-4-1 overall record (as of October, 9). When asked if they believe they have a chance as champions, Karl Mattes (12) said, “Oh yeah, we have all-around talent; we just need to use it.” Key players include Jonny Williams (12), Marty Bixler (12), Kyle Mattes (12), Nick Ranieri (12), and Parker Preston (11), all ranked within the top 10 of the ECC for goals and assists. Boys golf: Boys golf is also familiar with league championships, winning seven out of the last 11 years (including this year). It went undefeated in the ECC and 12-1 overall. Big wins came against powerhouse private schools St. Xavier and Elder. Zach Flege (12) said the team succeeds because

Multiple Tiger teams chase ECC crownsBy Carla Weismantel

Light News Editor

Marching band may seem like a fun after-school activity, an easy way to pass the time. Don’t be fooled, though; it’s so much more than that. “There’s a lot of work we put in,” field commander Kayla Cavano (12) says. “Sometimes it’s bothersome that students don’t listen to us with all the work we put in.” A popular view among band members is that it’s a second family, no doubt stem-ming from the amount of time spent to-gether. Practice time during summer band camp can total 13 hours per day, and stand-ing and supporting a heavy instrument for that long is “harder than it looks,” accord-ing to drum master Daniel Clepper (12). Flutist and field commander Jenn Had-ley (11) runs through the intense band camp practice schedule: 8:00 means the start of a long, difficult practice. There is stretching, sectional rehearsals, and at the end of the day, the band convenes to put on the whole show. She says it is one of the most satisfying parts of the day, saying,

“There’s a certain pride that comes with creating the show.” By 9:00 at night, the show’s been run, the sun has set, and the whole band is exhausted. Regular practices aren’t quite as long (three hours), essentially following a condensed schedule of band camp. “Afterward,” says Kay-la, “they feed us pop-sicles.” However, normal practices won’t suffice when it comes to preparing for the Buck-eye Invitational at Ohio State on Oct. 18. To prepare, the different sections meet at someone’s house for extra practice. What is truly unique about the band is the sheer amount of time they practice. They play alongside the football team, but when the game is done, they’re still at the stadium. They practice after school and during the summer, and they even have an occasional competition on the weekend.

Band takes center stage

The brass section marches to their duty at Kings.

By Sarah GoldenbergStaff Writer

it has such a strong, balanced team. Key players include Isaac Vock (10), Reid Waddell (11), Brian Bullock (11), and Zach, all ranked within the top 10 of the ECC in scoring. Girls volleyball: Volleyball has not won a league championship since 2000. Other past championships are 1998 and 1999. Its league record is 7-2, and its overall record is 15-4 (as of October 9). Key players in-clude Lauren Blumberg (12), Lindsay Flaherty (12), Sarah Marlatt (10), and Maddie Whitaker (12), all ranked in the top ten in the ECC for attacking.

The ECC champion golf team

In addition, the members take daily band classes, take private lessons, and practice for hours independently. Jenn and Daniel claim it’s the family aspect of the band that makes it so near and dear to their hearts. Kayla had similar thoughts, although she admitted at first, “I joined because of (the) Disney (trip), but I ended up falling in love with it during my freshman year. And for the record, I’m proud to be a band nerd.”

Photo courtesy of LHS

Photo by Kayla Herrmannn

News6FRIDAY, October 12, 2012 Page Editor: Sarah Goldenberg

By Brad FaustStaff Writer

As you’re sitting behind the wheel and driving, your phone goes off. You reach for it and start reading the text you have just received. All of a sudden, the police are right behind you, ready to pull you over. This scenario could occur under Ohio’s new law, which bans the use of any wireless communication devices while driving. Whether it is talking on a cell phone, sending a text, sending or reading an e-mail, using a computer, playing video games, or using a GPS, teens can be pulled over. For those under 18, it is a primary offense, which means police can pull them over when spotting the offense. For adults, police need another reason to pull them over first. For those under 18, the first offense is a $150 fine and a license suspension for 60 days, and the second offense is a $300 fine and a license suspension for one year. For adults, the offense is classified as a minor misdemeanor, meaning a fine up to $150. This law took effect Aug. 31. Reactions to this law vary among LHS students. Cierra Size-

Sometimes the truth is more unbeliev-able than fiction. Here are some crazy news stories that are too good to be made up.

Russian man models as woman Sixteen-year-old Stanyslas (Stas) Fedy-anin, from Moscow, Russia, is taking off in his career as a model. An androgynous model, that is, someone who models as the opposite sex. The Russian man is ironical-

By Laura DopplerStaff Writer

Texting & driving banned

ly represented by Dopamin Models, a Ger-man male modeling agency, even though he is portrayed in his shoots as a woman. Stas says he is heterosexual and he actually has a girlfriend, despite his odd lifestyle. He has an androgynous figure perfect for female modeling, and is often compared to Andrej Pejic, another famous model called “king of androgyny.” (Source: odditycen-tral.com)China hosts goldfish beauty pageant Three thousand goldfish from 14 dif-ferent countries were gathered in China

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more (11) says, “The law is good and it is going to make it safer for everyone. I hope people don’t con-tinue to use their phones and obey the law instead.” She pledges to never use her phone from this point on. On the other hand, Greg Bohn (11) says, “I don’t think this is a good law, because I can just get pulled over for simply changing a song on my iPhone.” Likewise, David Osborne (11) says, “Texting should be illegal when the car is moving, but when the car is stopped, it should not be illegal.” Similarly, Chemistry teacher Mrs. Chast believes that the law is, “a good idea in theory; however, the

police cannot enforce it.” The texting law shows a new way of stopping car accidents and saving lives. As shown in the school as-sembly on Sept. 21, texting is proven to put lives at risk. Alex Brown died in a car crash because of tex-ting and lost her bright future. This subject is very serious and cannot be taken lightly. Statistics show that a person is 23 times more likely to get into an accident when texting. Whether the law stops people from texting in the car or not, it certainly represents a way to reduce technology usage behind the wheel.

to compete for the title of “World Gold-fish Queen.” The first ever International Goldfish Championship judged its scaly contestants based on breed, body shape, swimming gesture, color, and overall impression. Though color was the most prominent category, the winner of the com-petition actually impressed judges with its size, weighing in at 3.9 pounds and swim-ming with a graceful stroke– a very rare feat for the typical goldfish.(Source: odditycentral.com)Idaho fisherman finds finger in fish

In a lake in northern Idaho on Sept. 11, a fisherman discovered a human finger in the belly of a trout he had caught. Detec-tives were surprisingly able to locate the owner of this severed digit, Haans Galassi. Galassi had been wakeboarding, and four of his fingers were cut off when he tried to correct himself using a rope attached to the speedboat. After fingerprints were ana-lyzed, the finger matched Galassi’s little finger, and he is considering surgery to get the finger reattached. (Source: cnn.com)

Katie Swaine (12) demonstrates what’s now a ticketable offense.

Do you fear going months without another dance? Fear not, for the Halloween Dance is here. The dance will be Oct. 27 from 9 p.m. to mid-night in the cafeteria. Costumes are encouraged. Tickets will be sold in the same fashion as they

were for Homecoming: $10 on Monday and Tues-day of that week, $12 on Wednesday and Thursday, and $15 on Friday. The DJ will be from Buckeye Sounds, the same company that did Homecoming. Student Council member Carley Taggart (12), who is planning the dance, said, “The decorations are a surprise, but they will be really cool and very different.”

By Carla WeismantelLight News Editor

LHS to host Halloween dance

Photo by: Jenna Myklebust

News 7FRIDAY, October 12, 2012 Page Editor: Rachel Griswold

There are lots of amazing people walk-ing the halls of Loveland High School. Let’s meet a few:

Jason Dono-van is a sopho-more who has been attending a weekly Young Marines military camp since he was 8 years old. This camp helps to train kids who aspire to be Marines by putting them through workouts, pledges, and drill competitions. The camp is ev-ery Thursday night year-round in down-town Cincinnati.

Take a stroll down the art h a l l w a y , a n d you’re sure to spot some of Joey Visco’s a r t w o r k . T h e junior is a self-

Faces in the crowdBy Mackenzie Johnson

Staff Writer

Besides this, I am reconnecting with friends, traveling, reading, exercising, putzing around my house, and spending quality time with my grandchildren. Q: Do you see yourself doing something like substitute teaching in the future? A: Although never say never, I do not see myself substitute teaching. I did that at one point in my life when I was a stay-at-home mother, and I found it to be unrewarding and unfulfilling. Q: What is the accomplishment you made that you are most proud of from when you

Ohio University

College

Early Decision- Nov. 15Early Action- Dec. 1

Regular Decision- Feb. 1

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The Ohio State University(common app)

Regular Decision- Feb. 1

Miami University (common app)

University of Kentucky(common app) Early Action- Jan. 15

Regular Decision- Feb. 15

Bowling Green State University Regular Decision- Feb. 1

Kent StateUniversity

Honors College- Jan. 15Regular Decision- May 1

Ohio NorthernUniversity

Rolling Admission- Dec. 1

University of CincinnatiRegular Admission- Feb. 1 (though certain

programs have earlier application deadlines)

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Seniors: Check your application datesBy Erin Pogue

Staff Writer

As seniors begin their final year here at LHS, college applications quickly overwhelm us. A way to stay on top of all the applications is to be aware of deadlines. Make sure to keep track of them for these local colleges (dates are for the fall 2013 semester):

taught artist who amazes people with his drawings of people and places. He also enjoys playing video games, and hopes to one day work for a company drawing the characters and scenes for future games. Joey is currently working on a profile of his best work to send to a company that designs video games in hopes of attracting its attention.

Irena Kuan is not your typical fresh-man. In addition to visiting her extended family in Taiwan at least once a year, she competes in ballet, jazz, and lyri-cal dancing, and also plays flute and piano. You may remember Irena having ex-tremely long hair, but she recently had it cut in Tai-wan and donated to an organization similar to Amer-ica’s “Locks of Love” program. Her favorite food is sushi, she says, but only Taiwan’s sushi. Recently, Irena competed in a local ballet competi-tion, and her trio placed second overall.

were principal? A: I am proud of many accomplishments made during my tenure and realize that they were all made by our LHS school commu-nity working together. That is what I am most proud of— the sense of community established while I was principal. Q: What is one message you wish to pass on to current Loveland students? A: LHS students are most fortunate to be attending a school with gifted teachers where there are so many opportunities to pursue different interests. I encourage students to dream big and remember to be kind. The world is waiting for young people who have a desire to make a positive impact.

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By Darby MoloneyStaff Writer

Fall Festivities

You’re walking home after a long night of trick-or-treating. Suddenly, something stops you dead in your tracks. Maybe you heard something, maybe you saw something out of the corner of your eye, or maybe it’s all in your head. You finally reach your house, run inside and lock the door, safe at last. So what was that frightful thing? Perhaps it was a ghost, or maybe a clown, or even a giant, hairy, grotesque spider. Everyone fears something. Here are some things your classmates say they fear:

“Spiders”- Maddy Ribeiro (9) and Ben Grethel (12) “Butterflies”- Hannah Dee (9) “Mannequins”- Rachel Froberg (10) “Clowns”- Ben DeVol (10) “Birds”- Corynne Swift (10) “Moths”- Kailyn Despotakis (10)

Boo! What are you afraid of? “Losing my swag”- Abby Klueh (10) “Windows”- Savannah Lee (10) “Balloons”- Justine Perl (11) “Snakes”- Terah Lay (11) “The dark”- Sydney Dudley (11) “Frogs”- Maddy Jones (11) “2012”- Anna Niemeyer (11) “Haunted houses”- Mitch Jackson (11) “Heights”- Beau Ngu (11) and Sayre Ste-jbach (9) “Girls”- Cole Cloud (11) “Nothing, I’m a man”- Brian Zaller (11) “Crickets” –Taylor Hoffman (12) “Caterpillars”- Brandi Kelly (12) “Jon Vincent (12)”- Bryce Plitt (12) Even our teachers have fears. Our own strength coach and science wiz, Mr. Conatser, says he’s afraid of flesh-eating bacteria. Mrs. Hueber, one of the sophomore English teach-ers, fears heights. And Mr. Kenyon, the alge-bra pro, has a fear of snakes. Use this list to help you scare your friends on this upcoming All Hallows Eve.

There are some places none of us would want to spend the night. These places have well-earned reputations as being mysterious, terrifying and creepy. Yet for those among us who cherish the sensation of a good fright, it might be worth checking out the following creepy places in Cincinnati.Music Hall Sweet melodies comfort a restless child might also calm the restless spirits who lin-ger in downtown Cincinnati’s Music Hall. In 1832, an orphan asylum known as “The Pest House” occupied the land that now houses Music Hall. It was used to isolate or-phans and people with infectious diseases. The land around the Pest House was used to bury the bodies of suicides, strangers and the homeless. Instead of using coffins, the dead were wrapped in blankets and dropped into the ground. In 1876, Music Hall was built on that spot. The graves of the poor were not marked, and Music Hall was built over top of the graves. Employees have described sightings of ghosts in vintage clothing walking through the ballroom. Unknown cast members have appeared during stage productions, and un-usual- looking figures have been sighted in the audience. The sound of a music box has

also been heard playing near the elevators.Peters Cartridge Company Years before crowds flocked to Kings Is-land for Halloween Haunt, Peters Cartridge Company had the reputation for paranormal activity in the Kings Mills area. Located a few miles from Kings Island, Peters Cartridge Company is an abandoned gunpowder factory. Standing vacant since 1950, it is one of the largest abandoned structures in Ohio. In 1890, the factory ex-perienced an explosion that killed 11 em-ployees instantly. People have claimed to hear whispering in empty rooms and have seen objects move on their own. The eleva-tor cables are said to shake, and footsteps have been heard running across the roof. Ghosts occasionally appear in the upstairs windows and are sighted by people on the Little Miami bike trail.Loveland Castle Construction of the Loveland Castle began in 1928 and was completed in the 70’s, by Harry Andrews. He wanted to build a castle for the Boy Scout troop he lead and ended up living in the castle for the rest of his life. After his death, he supposedly stayed in his beloved castle as a ghost. Peo-ple visiting the castle hear footsteps moving through rooms and hallways, and in some rare cases, people feel an electric shock when misbehaving.

By Rachel GriswoldStaff Writer

Looking for haunted houses? Cincy has some worth a look

It’s time to pull out the boxes of sweaters and pants and pack up the tank tops and shorts. Fall is here, and that means it’s time for fall fashion trends. There are some staples every fashionista needs in her wardrobe: black leggings, scarves, boots, and big sweaters. Scarves are a must for fall; they’re perfect for adding some color to your look, and they keep you warm. Boots are also essential; brown leather boots always make for a perfect casual look. Leggings paired with sweaters are always a perfect fashionable and comfy outfit. “My favorite outfit is leggings with a sweater and some UGG boots,” said Lily Rodriguez (11). Beyond the staples, there are some new trends. You’ve surely

Photo by Rachel GriswoldSpooky view of the supposedly haunted Loveland Castle.

For many, pumpkins may be used just to carve fun shapes and designs into for Hallow-een, or to make a nice traditional pumpkin pie. Some people might not be aware of all of the delicious fall foods that contain pumpkin as an ingredient. Check out these delectable variations:

Pumpkin cinnamon rolls: Just by adding some pumpkin-flavored spice and purée in the roll dough, regular cinnamon rolls can be transformed into something better with

that amazing pumpkin taste. Grace Dolan (12) can’t wait to try this kind of cinnamon roll, saying, “I found a picture of them on Pinterest and am going to make them as soon as possible.” Pumpkin spice latte: This warm treat stands above all as fall’s favorite drink. It is an espresso blended with cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. It is smooth with steamed milk and topped with whipped cream. Most likely found at Starbucks, this drink is sure to make you crave its flavor all season. Pumpkin ice cream: Who says the flavor of pumpkin can’t be served frozen? Be sure to try some at Graeter’s, or check it out in stores (made by Edy’s).

By Maddie WhitakerStaff Writer

Go bananas with pumpkins this fall

Step into style with trendy new looks this fallBy Bridget Landis

Editor-in-Chief

Kristen Bisig (12) sports the best fall apparel.

Photo by Mackenzie Johnson

Savannah Lee (10) rocking the finest in fashion.

noticed the army jackets. Those are perfect for a 50-degree day. Army green is also a good color for the neutral fall color scheme. If you don’t have an army jacket, blazers are also in. They are perfect for dressing down with a pair of jeans and a scarf, or for dressing up a skirt or dress. Black leggings are a staple, but don’t be afraid to be bold with your leggings. Patterned leggings are perfect to add some interest to a black pencil skirt. Speaking of skirts, maxi is out and middie is in. Middie skirts are past the knee but do not touch the ground. Middie skirts are especially popular with floral prints. High-low skirts are also a form of mid-die skirts, and they are perfect with an ankle boot. Last, but certainly not least, socks are impor-tant in you fall attire. They aren’t just for keeping your feet warm; they’re also a fashion statement. Always make sure you have a cute knitted pair of socks peeking out of the top of your UGGs or leather boots. Lena Wilson (12) let us in on a little secret and said, “Costco has the best knitted socks.” This will always add a little something special to make your fall style perfect.

Many delectable recipes make fall great for food fans

9Page Editor: Ryan Moss

Fall Festivities

Halloween is just around the corner, but maybe you don’t want to spend it doing the same activities you do every year. If you’re searching for something fun and different to do this Hal-loween night, here are some suggestions. UNICEF canned food drive: Do you want to do something to help others while still hav-ing a good time? Participate in the UNICEF canned food drive. Simply go trick-or-treating, but instead of collecting candy, ask

Trick -or- treating will always be a great childhood memory … note the word “child-hood.” As a high school student it is no lon-ger acceptable to be out getting candy on Halloween night. Teens don’t have the same spirit as all the youngsters wandering about. Many older kids expect to receive candy even if they aren’t wearing a costume. The fact is that once you’re older, trick-or-treating is not “cute” for you to take part in anymore. Save the candy for the little ones who don’t have money or a driver’s license to go get a couple of candy bars on their own.

Often times, parents with young children are scared of the strange teens coming up to their doorsteps asking for candy. The older kids normally wear scary or inappropriate costumes as well, which may frighten the younger kids on one of the most fun nights of the year. Many things as- sociated with Halloween now-a-days are not suitable for the eyes of little kids. Teenagers should stick with activities such as visiting a haunted house or a corn maze, things more apt to their age. So stop the unnecessary scaring and let the younger children collect a little more candy this year.

To trick-or-treat or not to trick-or-treat? This is the question that many students face who aren’t sure where to draw the line. If any doubts are lingering, the an-swer is that you can definitely still trick-or-treat in high school. When so many crazy things are going on in your life – homework, sports, jobs, and whatever else occupies your time – why should you be deprived of continu-ing the wonderful tradition of trick-or-treating? We deserve one night to dress up as someone else and get free candy.

High school is a time to have fun, and Hal-loween is one of the most fun nights of the year. Even if you don’t want to collect candy, you can collect canned goods or other donations that can be given to a local food shelter or another charity. So whether you’re con- tinuing your child-hood traditions or you want to give a helping hand to some charity in need, Halloween is a night to get dressed up and enjoy the holiday. On Oct. 31, whether you’re 6 or 16, go out enjoy the spookiest night of the year.

Go bananas with pumpkins this fall

Step into style with trendy new looks this fall

Photo by Bridget Landis

Kristen Bisig (12) sports the best fall apparel.

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Anna NiemeyerAnne Lehmann

Not feeling the same, old traditions this year? Try something new

for money or canned goods to do-nate to UNICEF. Pumpkin carving contest: Compete against your friends to see who can carve the best jack-o’-lantern. Post pictures of your pumpkins on Facebook and have people vote on their favorite ones. Halloween-themed foods: Are you tired of just plain old candy on Halloween? Spend your night eat-ing caramel apples and pumpkin pie. You could also decorate cook-ies and cupcakes with Halloween themes such as ghosts, spiders, and pumpkins. Create a haunted house: Use decorations like fake spider webs,

plastic bones, and a fog machine to transform your front porch into a haunted house. Be sure to dress up and include scary music to give your neighborhood trick-or-treat-ers a scare. Horror movie night: Spend your Halloween night watching horror movies with a group of friends. Watch classic horror mov-ies such as Friday the 13th, Hal-loween, and Scream, or new hor-ror movies like Insidious, Orphan, and Paranormal Activity. Trick-or-treating: If you plan on going trick-or-treating this Hal-loween, consider donating your leftover candy to the troops.

By Erin RichmondStaff Writer

Pumpkin soup: There are plenty of reci-pes for pumpkin soup all over the internet. Different combinations of ingredients can be mixed and matched to create a delicious soup that anyone will enjoy. The seeds: Baking the pumpkin seeds themselves is another way to enjoy every aspect of the pumpkin. Hannah Hope (12) says, “Baking the seeds is my favorite part about carving pumpkins.” Pumpkin bread: It’s very common to have traditional pumpkin bread, but there are many ways to spice it up. Going on a recipe hunt will produce great combinations with this food, which is great as a breakfast or mid-afternoon snack.

Want to dress up? Have fun with it. From left: Danny McManus, Mitch Casperson (kneeling), Graham David, Max Olberding, Kyle Michelfelder, Ryan Moss and Sam Hoffman enjoy Halloween 2011 as the fictional boy band “BoyStorm.”

Photo courtesy of Jeff Hoffman

noticed the army jackets. Those are perfect for a 50-degree day. Army green is also a good color for the neutral fall color scheme. If you don’t have an army jacket, blazers are also in. They are perfect for dressing down with a pair of jeans and a scarf, or for dressing up a skirt or dress. Black leggings are a staple, but don’t be afraid to be bold with your leggings. Patterned leggings are perfect to add some interest to a black pencil skirt. Speaking of skirts, maxi is out and middie is in. Middie skirts are past the knee but do not touch the ground. Middie skirts are especially popular with floral prints. High-low skirts are also a form of mid-die skirts, and they are perfect with an ankle boot. Last, but certainly not least, socks are impor-tant in you fall attire. They aren’t just for keeping your feet warm; they’re also a fashion statement. Always make sure you have a cute knitted pair of socks peeking out of the top of your UGGs or leather boots. Lena Wilson (12) let us in on a little secret and said, “Costco has the best knitted socks.” This will always add a little something special to make your fall style perfect.

Photo courtesy of Carolyn Whitaker

Looking for something other than trick-or-treating? Clockwise from top left: Sidney Thomas, Olivia Denzy, Christy Flaherty, Katie Swaine, Maddie Whitaker, Allison Kluge and Kayla Senters hang out at a bonfire on Halloween.

Canned food drive, pumpkin carving, movies are options

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CONTRAIs trick-or-treating in or out for high schoolers?Many delectable recipes make fall great for food fans

Entertainment10FRIDAY, October 12, 2012 Page Editor: Kayla Herrmann

By Laura DopplerStaff Writer

It has been said music can bring people closer together. Nothing could exemplify this idea better than the World Choir Games, which took place right here in Cincinnati over the summer. The LHS Show Choir, “By Request,” had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of competing in the Games, which lasted from July 4-14. The international competition is held every two years, and 2012 was the first year the Games ever came to America. It was held at several different locations around Cincinnati, including The Aronoff Center, the newly remodeled Washington Park, and US Bank Arena. “By Request” held their own in the competition, scoring 78 points for their performance, only two points away from the gold medal. The gold would have earned the LHS Show Choir a ticket to the 2014 Games tak-ing place in Latvia, Russia. Even though “By Request” didn’t come home with first place, they ended up taking a valuable experience from the Games. Sara Sexton (12) says, “It was really awesome interacting with the international choirs ,and seeing both the differences and similarities between all of the music. I’m so glad I had the chance to participate.” “By Request’s” part in the World Choir Games gave LHS students a chance to get together with and learn from diverse cultures, uniting through a love of music and performance. There were shows done by many countries, such as Venezuela, South Africa, and Russia. The experience also brought the LHS Show Choir closer together as a team. Alicia Sullivan (12) said, “I’ve never seen the group work so hard. We realized we were working to represent more than just ourselves, but show choir in America.”

Photo courtesy of Sara Sexton

‘Fall’ into the newest TV shows of the season

Where’sBilly?!?

By Jenna MyklebustEditor-in-Chief

“By Request” shows its stuff at the World Choir Games this summer.

Now that the dog days are over and there’s no more laying out the pool, people are looking for new ways to fill their time. Well, search no longer, because the new TV seasons have begun. Some brand-new shows are sure to be a big hit this fall. Catch an episode or two of the new comedy, Go On, starring Matthew Perry. This loud-mouthed, shallow radio host is forced to attend group therapy to cope with his wife’s death. This sitcom can be seen

on NBC on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. Nashville is this fall’s can’t-miss drama. Hayden Panettiere stars as a cocky young country artist stealing the spotlight of an aging country music has-been, played by Connie Britton. The music, plot, and huge stars are sure to produce a big hit. Watch it on ABC on Sundays at 10 p.m. Guys with Kids is a comedy every guy can laugh at. It’s about three men trying to rid themselves of their childish habits in order to be better parents, better men, and earn their “mancards.” Learn the secrets of manhood on Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. on ABC. A new drama for men and women this

fall is Chicago Fire. For the ladies, it has hunky stars like Jesse Spencer and Taylor Kinney. For the men, it’s about the danger-ous, action-packed lives of fire fighters in Chicago. Catch an episode at 10 p.m. on Wednesdays on NBC. In addition, a few longtime favorite shows have notable plans for another sea-son. Survivor has landed in the Philippines for its 25th season. This year’s twist is that there are three tribes, unlike the usual two, each led by a past contestant who, in the past, had to leave the show due to injury. Survivor airs at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays on CBS.

Season eight of CBS’s Criminal Minds has been filled with new plots, even more twisted “unsubs,” and a new addition to the BAU, Special Agent Alex Blake (played by Jeanne Tripplehorn). Check out the next case on Wednesday at 9 p.m. Grey’s Anatomy returns for a ninth sea-son. It has begun with explanations of last season’s shocking finale, and to keep its viewers on the edge of their seats, there are expected to be even more plot twists in-volving popular characters, surprising new friendships, and heart-wrenching cases. Catch the next episode on ABC at 9 p.m. Thursday.

Be the first to spot senior Billy Viox reading with the freshmen.

Photo by Matt Becker

‘By Request’ takes home Choir Games silverShow choir’s performance nearly nets trip to next World Choir Games in Russia

Entertainment 11FRIDAY, October 12, 2012

By Jenna MyklebustEditor-in-Chief

Page Editor: Erin Richmond

My name is Danny McManus, and I am a senior. I am very passionate about movie; I watch about four a week. I love a good storyline. Each issue The Roar will write about five distinct movies. This issue we will talk about five hotly anticipated fall movies. 1. Django Unchained. Quentin Taran-tino returns with an all-star cast as a bounty hunter teams up with a slave and they take down slave owners together. Expect a great film as Leonardo Decaprio, Jamie Fox, and Christoph Waltz team up. 2. Argo. Ben Affleck directs and stars in this thriller as Tony Mendex, an “ex-filtration” specialist who plans to free six American hostages by faking a creation of a movie. 3. Red Dawn. Remembering a 1984 flick, enemy forces invade the United States as a group of high school students ( such as Josh Hutcherson, Isabel Lucas), led by a marine on break (Chirs Hemsworth), decide to fight back. 4. Skyfall. In the next addition to the

James Bond series, 007 must track down and eliminate a threat to his agency. Expect another action-packed thriller as Daniel Craig plays the superspy.

With the release of the highly antici-pated iPhone 5, many people are debating whether to upgrade or stick with their cur-rent phone. Read about the new features to make your decision. The iPhone 5 is slimmer and 20 per-cent lighter than previ-ous models, even with its larger screen. The 4-inch screen allows for another row of icons onscreen, easier document viewing, and better video quality. The phone comes with a new charger. This “Lightning” connector is 80 percent smaller than in previous phones, al-lowing for the headphone jack to move to the bot-tom of the phone. The connector also provides the iPhone 5 with greater battery life. The camera is a step up even from the camera on the iPhone 4S. The 5 has an 8-megapixel iSight camera with panoramic and low-light capabili-ties. It’s faster. The iPhone 5 has LTE wireless technol-ogy, providing faster data connection than ever. Un-like other smartphones, the LTE capability does not affect battery life be-

cause of the A6 chip, which preserves bat-tery. Due to this chip, the iPhone 5 also has better graphics and even faster app perfor-mance than the 4. Maps by Apple is a fast and responsive app on the iPhone 5, with sharp graphics to help you pinpoint your location. Plug in your destination and this app will give turn-by-turn directions to guide you right

By Danny McManusSports Editor

McMovies: Our movie man previews top fall flicks

iPhone 5: Is it for you?

These days, it seems like every time you turn on the radio, it’s the same bands playing over and over again. If you’re tired of listening to the same old music and want to hear something new and unique, here are some artists to check out: Fans of The Black Keys are sure to love Dan Auerbach. The singer and gui-tarist of The Black Keys has released a debut solo album called Keep It Hid. Ranging from elements of psychedelic rock to classic blues, with some coun-try influences, Keep It Hid has a rawer, more personal feel than you’ll find on a record by The Black Keys. (Song to download: “When the Night Comes.”) Grizzly Bear is a New York indie rock band that combines elements of experi-mental and psychedelic music. The band is known for its use of vocal harmonies and both electronic and acoustic instru-mentation. Grizzly Bear’s most recent album, Shields, came out in September. (Song to download: “Two Weeks.”) Based in Denver, The Lumineers are the rising stars of folk rock. They have a charming, timeless style that sounds like a combination of country, gospel, and indie rock. The Lumineers’ first full-length album was released in April. Their catchy folk sound and simple acoustic songs are irresistible. (Song to download: “Ho Hey.”) Broken Bells doesn’t sound like your typical alternative rock band. Composed of members of Gnarls Barkley and The Shins, Broken Bells combines melodic acoustic pop songs with dreamy sound-scapes and beats. (Song to download: “The High Road.”)

to your destination. Like the 4S, the iPhone 5 has Siri, the built-in assistant that responds to your ev-ery question. The difference? Siri on the iPhone 5 is even “smarter.” iOS 6 helps Siri understand more questions and give more answers. It does everything from provide you with a restaurant suggestion to tweet for you.

Paul Newbold (12), left, shows off his new iPhone 5 to Bryce Plitt (12), who has an iPhone 4.

Bands you should know

5. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Jour-ney. Peter Jackson returns to direct an-other Middle Earth trilogy. Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) is just a regular Hobbit

New version is faster, has better camera, better Siri, but you may not like new charger/connector

about to embark on a grand adventure. Ian Mckellen returns as the great wiz-ard Gandalf, who groups together the clan to reclaim the lost dwarf kingdom.

Photo by Jenna Myklebust

By Erin RichmondStaff Writer

These 4 acts are worth a download

Light News 13FRIDAY, October 12, 2012 Page Editor: Erin Pogue

By Megan DayStaff Writer

By Mallory JacksonStaff Writer

In a crowd of sweatshirts and jeans, one person never fails to stand out. Rock-ing the newest trends, junior Katie Crum (11) is always fresh, polished, and perfect. This girly fashionista is known for her daring combinations and tasteful acces-sorizing. Inspired by the Kardashians, Katie mixes Kim’s glamorous style and Kend-all’s cute girly flare to come up with her own chic look. “Kendall is my favorite Kardashian be-cause she has the best fashion sense and is someone I can relate to,” Katie explains. Owning over 50 pairs of shoes, count-less articles of clothing, and about 200 accessories, Katie has plenty of choices to pick from to make a bold and trendy outfit. Katie’s style: Fun, girly, and chic. Favorite stores: Forever 21, Macy’s, and Kohl’s. Favorite designers: Betsy Johnson for accessories, and Michael Kors for every-

Face-off: Captain America vs. Iron Man

Captain America Categories Iron ManPersonality

HeroicsAccessories

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With the recent release of The Aveng-ers on video, the debate continues over which character is indeed the best: Cap-tain America or Iron Man. The personalities of these two heroes are very different. Captain America’s goody-goody attitude is very appealing, always following orders and standing up for what he believes to be the right thing. Meanwhile, Iron Man’s snarky and

sarcastic character is entertaining, but Captain America’s nice guy personality is more likeable. Iron Man proves more heroic than Captain America. Captain America spends the majority of his career as a fig-ure to rally support of American Troops in World War II before getting down to the business of using his abilities. Iron Man defeats a multitude of enemies while working to make the world a better place with his inventions. Both heroes possess cool accessories,

but Captain America’s shield is no match to the high-powered blasts created by Iron Man’s arc reactor and all the other gadgets that are part of his suit. As for accomplishments, which is more impressive: defeating an evil organiza-tion alone, or beating up only the people who stand in your way? Captain America ventures into the HYDRA headquarters and singlehandedly takes down the orga-nization and rescues captured American soldiers. Iron Man defeats multiple oppo-nents but nothing as impressive as Captain

America taking down HYDRA. Going solo to defeat evil takes the edge over Iron Man’s tendency to take down only the bad guys who attack him first. For costumes, the bright red and yellow metal armor is eye catching and impressive. But nothing can beat the stars and stripes Captain America sports, representing his own country the freedoms it protects. The winner is Captain America by a score of 20-19, just barely beating Iron Man.

thing else. Number one piece: Dresses. “They are so com-fortable and cute,” she says. Go-to outfit: A super-cute top, jeans, and sandals/ boots. What others think of Katie’s style: “Katie Crum never wears sweatpants, like ever. She is also really good about wear-ing animal prints.” –Rita Maricocchi (11) “She always looks good, even on her ‘bad’ days. She always manages to dress up, which is something I could never do.” –Annie Reich (11) “Katie Crum has such a unique sense of style, and she never wears the same things twice.” –Emily Hoff (11) When asked what her biggest fashion “don’t” was, Katie didn’t even hesitate

WHAT is she wearing?!?

Katie Crum poses in her fashionable clothes. Photo by Carla Weismantel

BEARD of the monthto say “T-shirts with leggings and UGGs. They aren’t very flattering.”

Always looking picture perfect, Katie will never be found looking ordinary.

Matt Cossentino (11) shows off his facial fur.Photo by Darby Moloney

What’s going on around the school? well, let us fill y’all in. *Homecoming is over but we won’t be waiting too long to hit the dance floor again. The Halloween Dance is Oct. 27. Like always, the more people who come the more fun it will be. Grab your friends, find a costume, and don’t be afraid go all out. *The girls volleyball CancerFree Kids match is tomorrow at noon The match is against Kings, and if the Tigers are victori-ous, they will be the first girls volleyball ECC champs. *The Roar’s annual dodge ball tourna-ment is planned for Dec. 1. Start thinking about your teams and stay tuned for more details. *There are only two more football games left. The season is wrapping up with

a home game against Turpin, followed by a trip to rival school, Milford. *Legally Blonde is making its way to Loveland next month. The play Legally Blonde will be performed November 14-18. Elle Woods will be played by Abby Docherty (11) and Werner will be played by Sam Hoffman (12). *Next Wednesday is a special day at LHS. The seniors will be having a com-munity service day and will be serving at local organizations. The juniors will be tak-ing the PSAT, the sophomores will be tak-ing the PLAN test, and the freshmen will be able to hang out with their Link Crew groups. Your Editors-in-Chief,Jenna Myklebust and Bridget Landis

Roar around the school

Buzz14FRIDAY, October 12, 2012 Page Editor: Anne Lehmann

Seniors face off in NERF Wars Senior Cassie Nedeljko has started a tournament that not many seniors are soon to forget. The LHS NERF Wars have been going for several weeks now, and some of the “kill” stories are already the stuff of legend. Here are a few accounts of memo-rable shootings (or escapes) from LHS se-niors. Laura Doppler knew opponent Grace Dolan was going to the mall with a friend. She found Grace eating lunch at Nord-strom Bistro. She approached Grace’s booth and, after some quick dodges, shot Grace in the face. One morning before school, Leesa Gil-gen and Kristen Bisig went to Lauren Blumberg’s house to attempt a NERF as-

sassination. Lauren’s younger sister, Jessie (10), let them into the house. Leesa and Kristen found out from Lauren’s parents that Lauren was sick and wasn’t going to school. That didn’t stop them. They walked into Lauren’s room and found Lauren ly-ing in her bed. “Good morning, Lauren,” was all Leesa said before they shot her. To soothe things, they hugged her afterward. Kyle Michelfelder was at his house when he looked out the window and saw Austin Coulson, Sam Lehmann, and Mahbod Pourriahi parked outside his house, waiting for him to go outside. Kyle acted quickly and called Graham David. Graham drove to the cul-de-sac behind Kyle’s house and picked him up, and they drove away just in time to escape the at-tack. While Erin Pogue was home alone, Karl Mattes, Allen Osgood, and Olivia Denzy

waited outside her house to shoot her. She locked the doors and assumed she was fine. She went downstairs when she heard the garage door open. She locked herself in the bathroom. Her neighbors had let them in through the garage door. She was safe. Jenna Mykle-bust’s team was chasing Cassidy

Students show patriotism with senior’s designs

One LHS student is using her pa-triotism to put stars where no stars have gone before. Senior Carley Taggart is us-ing her creative crafting to paint an American flag design on jean shorts. She uses various stencils, fabric paint and her bare hands to complete what her sister, Claire Taggart (9), refers to as “true masterpieces.” Carley has completed six free-of-charge pairs of amer-i-jorts to date for friends. Each pair requires six hours of painstaking painting. She has multiple styles her peers can choose from. They range from the classic American flag to stars on one leg and stripes on the other. She’ll design it as long as it represents the red, white and blue. Carley said spending 36 hours on true “American Apparel” was all worth it, saying “It gives me time

to relax with my crafts, and I love seeing my friends’ faces when they first see the fin-ished product.” Students are taking notice with many peers coming up to Carley begging for a pair. Alicia Sullivan (12) said, “Her prideful clothes display what America is about: hard work. If nothing else, Carley is a hard worker.”

Hope Bertke, Natalie Baker and Luke Cummings, (standing, from left), and Ni-cole Henderson (kneeling, left) and Sarah Kanitz prepare for NERF Wars.

From left, seniors Andrew Bessey, Carley Taggart, and Billy Viox sport their flags.

By Danny McManusSports Editor

By Andrew BesseyStaff Writer

Eric Linnevers’s ameri-i-jorts.

Carley Taggart’s jean shorts.

Billy Viox’s overall’s.

Berning in their cars for a long time one week night. They forced Cassidy to pull into Erin Mautino’s driveway. There were many of Jenna’s teammates, including

Nick DelPozzo in his truck. Cassidy waited in her locked car, until she decided to drive through the yard. Jenna and her teammates were too shocked to react quickly enough. Cassidy Berning stays safe during NERF Wars.

Photo courtesy of Cassie Nedeljko

Photo by Jenna Myklebust

Photos above by Andrew Bessey

Carley Taggart makes American flag designs by hand for her friends

Photo by Maddie Whitaker

FRIDAY, October 12, 2012

People 15 Page Editor: Maddie Whitaker

15 questions is a fun way to get to know others. Each month, The Roar will pick one student at random (hitting names on a dartboard) to help introduce you to new faces around LHS by asking them 15 random questions about themselves.

This is your astrological guide to this month, based on the stars and the imagina-tion of The Roar. Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) – BOO! Keep an eye out this month. With Halloween coming soon, it looks like the Boogey Man is hiding in your closet. Better sleep with the lights on for the time being. Scorpio (Oct. 24 – Nov. 21) – “Caaaannn you feel the looovvvee toniigghhht?” Yes you can. Love is in the autumn air. Keep your options open, and at the next week-end bonfire, snuggle up close to that special someone. Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) – Just finished catching up on the last season of The Vampire Diaries? It’s about time. Go catch up on all those projects you procras-tinated on. Don’t worry too much, though; your productivity is awesome this month. Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) – Better button up. With the weather cooling down and winds picking up, it looks like you’ve got a cold coming on. Catch it before it’s too late. Aquarius (Jan. 21 – Feb. 18) – Coming off the rush of Homecoming, you’re on top of the world. Enjoy the view; who knows

Kyle Garner (10) is a witty young run-ner who has a passion for fake New York accents and Robert de Niro movies. We had the pleasure of sitting down with him for a quick interview. 1.Who is your inspiration? Ryan Hall. He’s a runner. 2. What do you like to do in your spare time? Um…run. 3. What is the best pizza place in Manhattan? Definitely Regina’s on Third. 4. I heard you met Robert de Niro when you went to Chicago. What is he like? He thinks he’s better than me! 5. Who is your favorite superhero? Aquaman. 6. What is your favorite sports team? Reds. 7. Who is your celebrity crush? Scarlet Johansson.

Clunker of the month

Renee Koth (12) shows off her 1996 copper-colored Saturn station wagon.

Check The Roar’s monthly horoscopesBy Mallory Jackson

Staff Writer

By Ryan MossEntertainment Editor

8. I heard you like running. Would you care to talk about it? Yeah, running is cool, I guess. Fun hobby. 9. What is your favorite movie? Pocahontas. 10. What is your favorite TV show? Teen Wolf. 11. What is your favorite band? AC/DC. 12. What animal would you want to be? Falcon. 13. Would you rather be able to fly or be invisible? Fly. 14. What is your favorite food? Ribs from Montgomery Inn. 15. Where will you be in ten years? Sports medicine position or jail.

Kyle Garner (10) sports his cross country gear while making this pose.

how long it will last? Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) – Busy doesn’t begin to define your life lately. Take a minute to weed out all of the things you don’t enjoy and make room for your friends. Aries (March 21 – April 19) – Careful, you’re about to get burned. Take a step back before you play with fire this month. Your friends seem to be on edge lately, and you’ll catch the brunt of it if you don’t watch out. Taurus (April 20 – May 20) – Is that a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s just you. You’re flying high this month; you can accomplish anything you want. Gemini (May 21 – June 20) – Save your drama for the llama; no one wants to hear it. Try taking up a new hobby instead of starting something else. Cancer (June 21 – July 22) – It’s the year of the tiger, and that means you have got the confidence and the power to go for it. Don’t let anything hold you back. Make a new friend. Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) – The spotlight is on, and the crowd is cheering your name. You’ll find yourself the center of attention in all that you do. Embrace it and live it up. Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) – Wait, what’s your name again? Quit hiding in the cor-ner with your head down and do some-thing new.

Photo by Mackenzie Johnson

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Caboose16FRIDAY, October 12, 2012 Page Editor: Andrew Bessey

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The Roar has been lucky enough to have caught plenty of Homecoming Week memories on camera. Here are some pictures of what was one of the most memorable weeks of high school. (Photographer names are in parentheses.) 1) Junior male cheerleaders crawl towards the crowd during the pep rally (Ryan Moss). 2) Loveland battles Anderson on the field at this year’s Homecoming Game (Bridget Landis). 3) The sophomores face-off against the juniors in powderpuff football (Erin Pogue). 4) Max Olberding (12) and Christian Przezdziecki (12) show their true identi-ties on Superhero Day (Maddie Whitaker). 5) From left, seniors Allie Stewart, Cassie Nedeljko, Nicole Henderson, Abbey Walther and Mollie O’Brien flaunt their high heels in a pre-dance photo (Photo courtesy of Allie Stewart). 6) Float-riders for My Voice My Choice celebrate their first appearance in the Homecoming Parade (Andrew Bessey). 7) Homecoming queen Kelsey Wagner (12) and king Tanner Hawk (12) pose with royal attire for the crowd at the Homecoming Game (Jenna Myklebust).

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