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Rise and ShineTerrors of Tanning

South Stir over SkyrimStorming into Perfection

January 27, 2012 Vol. 14: Issue 6

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Well South, we made it. 2012. And if the Mayans, Nostradamus or the History Channel has anything to say about it, then this is it. So if this year is our last, we might as well make it a memorable one. Do something different to make 2012 the best year yet. Make a new friend, get an A in that class and, for once, keep that New Year’s resolution. You might as well go out with a bang. Whether all the conspiracies are right or not, tomorrow is never guaranteed. Live today with no regrets, and it will make for a brighter tomorrow. Here at the View, we have a few ideas to help you make the rest of the time you have left. This issue of the View can help you try something new, like a new style of music (page 13), or that kind of food you have always wanted to try (page 12). It could even help you expand your wardrobe (page 5). You could find something simple like a new favorite game (page 13) or discover an entirely new political view (pages 8 and 9). So let us take your mind off the worries of your busy day. Sit back, relax and enjoy the View.

Dannie Burdiss @dburd94 Jan 4One of the saddest, happiest, confusing, exhilarating years of my education in the PHSD I came in open minded I’m goin out the same #PHSview

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Many seniors will be turning 18 in just a couple of overly anticipated days. Along with coming of age comes a whole new slew of responsibilities. Many are, without a doubt, incredibly excited about the new found freedom that comes with being 18 and going to college, but are also apprehensive about making decisions that could affect the entire world. Some young adults look at casting a vote like they look at selecting an outfit for the upcoming day. However, casting your vote for president or even for a new law can greatly affect your life and your peers. Young people are constantly tossing ideas of how to change the world back and forth, whether it is something as simple as recycling around their houses or something as complex as building a neighborhood park. You can make a difference by voting for education bills or anything that directly affects you and those around you. Voting for the president involves a bit more background information; after all, you do not want to be the one complaining for four years because you cast your vote for a president you no longer support. Why not start by clearing an hour from your schedule and do a bit of research? Sure, you are a teenager and research may not be the most riveting way to spend your time, but being ignorant to matters that directly affect you will end up consuming your entire life. You owe it to yourself to log onto the internet and look up some candidate information. You will not be able to vote for another four years. It is your money, it is your social security, it is your education and it is your decision. With so many people around you making decisions for you, it is easy to allow others to take control of your life and influence your vote. Don’t. Who cares what your friends or family think? Now it is finally your chance to make a decision that may affect the global consciousness. Get out there and do something big. Break a record, raise the bar or simply cast your vote. If the reasons listed above do not move you to vote maybe the cool bumper sticker you get will.

A Vote For Your Future

Picture hundreds upon hundreds of people, ranging from little babies to 40-something adults. Now picture them in costumes of their favorite anime characters, each one laughing and walking to different, whimsical rooms which house exciting events. Welcome to Naka-Kon 2012. The meaning of Naka in English is “middle” and kon is short for convention, together this symbolizes the Midwest. Naka-Kon was founded by the members of the University of Kansas Anime Club who wanted to show people what they enjoyed about the Japanese culture. “Naka is one huge, geek, fan [fest]… I feel completely normal there,” Hannah Cockreil (10) said, “I love looking at different cosplays.” Many South students go to Naka every year. South’s own Anime Club also participates in the Skit contest. Last year, South’s Anime Club was awarded a certificate and rubber chicken for funniest skit. “I am the Anime Club photographer/videographer. I tape the skit for the Anime Club. I think the skit is pretty funny, but everyone is working hard.” said Trevor Eiken (11). Anime Club started rehearsals every Thursday after school about three months before Kon. During that time, there was rewriting, changing lines and finding new people to fit into spots. Naka-Kon celebrates the idea of Japanese animation. Attendees are encouraged to cosplay. Cosplay combines “costume” and “play” together. It is where costumers put on anime character outfits.

“This year I plan to dress up as Alan Walker or Punk Rock Sephiroth, only if I can afford either of them or I make them in time for Naka,” said Teddy Olson (12). Another part of Naka is panels. Panels are rooms that are fun and can showcase homemade items. Panels can include fans chatting about their favorite voice actors, anime or games. From these panels, people learn efficient ways to prepare their cosplays for future years. “I love looking at the different panels,” said Courtney Kussman (12). “It is nice to be around people with the similar taste in games or anime.” The most populated area in the Kon would be the Dealers Room. The Dealers Room is the biggest of the Kon and is where people come to buy anything from manga (Japanese comic books), to Pocky (a Japanese snack). This year’s Naka-Kon is Feb. 10-12 in Overland Park, Kan.

Trevor Eiken (11) shows off his cosplay costume he made out of cans. Photo by HEATHER FATINO

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I like you, I love you, I hate you.... and start over. High school relationships are very prevalent for the typical teenager. Long-term relationships can cause more stress than needed at such a young age, but also a positive experience for years to come. With senior year starting to come to an end for the class of 2012, some students are willing to take this high school romance out into the “real” world. “I don’t regret staying with her all through my high school years because I have grown so much as a person and if we ever did end our relationship I would be very experienced on the do’s and don’ts,” said Jeremy Stamper (12). One couple many people know have been together all through high school is Stamper and Shalia Erivez (12). They have gone three years without one breakup. “Breaks are just an excuse to go do what you want and then get back. It is a waste of time,” said Erivez. Stamper and Erivez said they do not want to give up on all of the hard work that they put into the relationship. They plan on staying together after high school. They are both ready to take on the challenges of Stamper going to the army and Erivez off to college. “People say there are a lot of fish in the sea but I have never been a good fisherman and I have finally caught a good one and I don’t want to let her go,” said Stamper. Another couple who have also been together for an extended period of time is Erin Ringer (12) and Drake Brown (12). Brown and Ringer have been together for one year and two months, which is still long in “teenage years.” “It is very tough, but if you care enough, it is worth being in a long relationship and you should never just give up easily on something that has potential, no matter how young you are,” said Ringer.

The couple said their secret to lasting was just being able to trust one another and not fighting about the little things that will not matter the next day. “Some people say that it is just a waste to stay in a relationship in high school, but it’s really not; you are learning while you are young to be in a trustworthy and responsible relationship,” said Brown. At the end of the day, high school relationships are very possible if you want it, but being single is just as good depending how you are. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it can be good to have a special someone. However, remember it is not the

end of the world if your relationship is not going great or if you cannot find that certain somebody. Everyone’s time will come.

“My advice to all the men out there, always let your girl win; it will save a lot of pointless fighting,” said Stamper.

High School Lovin’WHY DO SOME TEENS CHOOSE TO BE IN A RELATIONSHIP MOST OF THEIR HIGH SCHOOL CAREER?by CHANDLER TERMINI and JESSICA FREEMAN

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resumptuousby ELIZABETH WILLIAMS

Mindful MeditationsoliticsPSince about, oh, November 2008, one phrase has continually popped up in

conversation throughout my life; a phrase that is often used when the topic of politics is the farthest thing from my mind. What is the phrase, you ask? “I hate President Obama.” Thankfully, this country follows the structure of democracy and its people are protected by the first amendment right of freedom of speech. For those who are about to check out of reading this column because you think I’m biased, let me say that I do not consider myself Democrat, Republican or part of an extreme group. I like whomever I think is best for the job. Now that that’s cleared up, back to my point. The phrase “I hate Obama” isn’t really what bothers me. Everyone deserves to voice an opinion and all opinions deserve to be respected. What irks me more than all else is when I ask someone why

they feel that way and they tell me he’s stupid. Well…alright, why is he stupid? This moment is the time I hear crickets chirping, air swirling around my ears or someone responds with “well, he’s a socialist for making everyone get health care.” This is when I put one and one together and wonder if this person’s opinion is based in knowledge or if it has come from Observational Learning.

.....Observational Learning is a psychological term that basically means we follow what we see. Ergo, if my parents hate the President, or Republicans or Democrats, or liver for that matter, it means I have to as well. But why? Why does it have to be this way?

If you have an opinion about something, you should know the facts and have information before speaking. I have spoken rashly many times in my ignorance and said something that, in hindsight, really did not make sense. So, I thought I’d take this opportunity to try and help others to avoid doing the same. Observational Learning can be really good for some things; for example, if you want to learn to play the piano, or to learn how to shoot a basketball correctly. But, if you really don’t have at least some understanding about a subject, and only know what you’ve seen or heard, chances are, you are not getting the whole story. So, let’s face it: politics is so much more than what we see in the media. It’s more than hating or loving someone. It’s more than what our parents, friends and society tells us it is. If you want to voice such a strong opinion, maybe the first step is to research the facts and educate yourself.

“POLITICS IS SO MUCH MORE THAN WHAT WE

SEE IN THE MEDIA.”

Styles evolve over the course of decades, but as trends move forward, they also tend to reflect the past. People are choosing to reuse past style by shopping at thrift stores. Many students at South have viewed thrift store shopping, or “thrifting”, as a way to individualize themselves. “It’s becoming the hip thing now,” said Kyle Schleicher [12]. He is one of many who enjoy the unique and cheap approach to shopping. Schleicher feels that this is the reason most people are turning to thrifting. Clara Murphy [10] also thinks the distinctiveness and affordability are major benefits of the new trend. “You find more individual items that others don’t have,” said Murphy. But is it really accepted by society to buy “gently used” clothing? “It’s just the way people dress now; fashion is kind of going backwards. People like old styles again,” said Melissa Lokugamague [11]. Most thrift stores keep items under $10, compared to main stream stores where a shirt can go for as much as $50. So if thrifting is so cost effective, why doesn’t everyone try it? Samira Anderson [11] said she thinks the reason is because many people don’t want to be seen as not having money to buy the newest clothes. Schleicher doesn’t feel that thrifting is looked down on, either, anymore. “Cultural norms have changed so it’s not considered embarrassing to go cheap.” Although it is still on the edge of being socially acceptable by all, South students are finding thrifting to be a new and interesting alternative to the traditional department store.

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by ELIZABETH BROWN

Fifteen and a half hours. Seven practices. Five days. This is how often the Girls’ Swim and Dive Team can be found dedicating their hearts to swimming. The team has morning practices every Monday and Thursday, in addition to their afternoon practices. They focus on several aspects of their swimming, including starts, leg strength and speed, said Coach Timothy Busenhart, science. He said that he is pleased with the team so far, but they need to work on “finer details” in their strokes. “We’re starting to focus more on the strokes they’ll swim at Conference,”

said Busenhart. In the past, Girls’ Swim and Dive has been consistently successful, winning 10 Conference titles in a row. The team also already has 10 state qualifiers: Helen Yeater (9), Olivia McClain (10), Taylor Brouk (10), Mariah Ramirez (10), Samantha Scott (11), Abbie Moyes (11), Miranda Henderson (12), Shannon Brouk (12), Mariah Bryant (12) and Rachael Norfleet (12). Not to mention their 9-0 record in dual meets. The girls are confident about Conference. “Our attitudes have changed a ton, and we’re a lot more focused,” said Abby Werner (12).

The team’s work ethic has changed with Conference on the radar. They lost a couple meets and invites at the beginning of the season. However, last season they were undefeated. Moyes said the beginning of the season was a “reality check,” and that they “can’t take winning for granted.” “Knowing that we have a shot to win Conference for the eleventh year in a row makes working hard something we want to do, not just something that’s an option,” said Abbie Moyes (11).Conference for Girls’ Swim and Dive is February 3 and 4 at the Gladstone Aquatic Center.

Swimming Toward SuccessGirls’ Swim and Dive team is hoping for their 11th Conference titleby EMILY ORVOS

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Master of the Mat and the TurfSENIOR WRESTLING AND FOOTBALL CAPTAIN NICK GILLESPIE , SHINES IN ATHLETICS

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Whether he was tackling the running back at a football game or pinning wrestlers during a match, Nick Gillespie

(12) has proven to be both a valuable and influential member to both South’s football and wrestling teams. In his athletic career at South, Gillespie has received many awards, including All-Conference ranks in wrestling and football, an All-District rank in wrestling and a State qualification in wrestling. Currently, his wrestling record stands at 15-5 and his coaches have high hopes for the remainder of his senior wrestling season. “I really want to qualify for state again this year. I want to place at state before I leave high school,” said Gillespie. Gillespie’s dedication to the athletic department over the past four years led to two “Captain” titles during his senior year. Coach Tom Garth (Communication Arts)—who coached Gillespie in both football and wrestling this year – believes that Gillespie’s athletic success this year was largely contributed to his off-season workouts.

“He worked hard during off-seasons to stay in shape. Then, all of the football and wrestling workouts really complemented each other and increased his overall athletic strength,” said Garth. Along with increasing his strength, Gillespie also said he focused on giving his full effort during all practices. His coaches agreed that even though he would sometimes socialize too much and disrupt some practices, he would continue to “go as hard as he could” during

every play he made. “Nick listens to the coaches and follows instructions really well. As a captain, he knows how to keep the other players working hard,” said Justin Haughenberry (12), a fellow football player and wrestler.

Gillespie was described by teammates as someone who led more by example than by vocal instruction. He was elected as both a football captain and wrestling captain based on his influence on others and persistent attitude. “It was cool to be elected captain of two sports this year. But honestly, I would rather be a winner than a captain,” Gillespie said. “Winning games and matches means more to me than winning captain titles.”

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The Big 12 is often regarded as one of the top leagues in the nation, and this year is no exception. The conference had two of the last four unbeaten teams and currently has four teams ranked in the top 25. This is not uncommon for a major conference like the Big 12, but the amazing thing is three of those four are the three local schools: Kansas, Kansas State and Missouri. The Tigers are ranked second, the Jayhawks 5th and the Wildcats are 22nd. “It’s cool to see all the local teams have success. It makes the rivalries a lot better and more intense,” said Austin Denney (11). Although the local teams are all off to great starts, Missouri’s is the best since 1981-82 when that team started 19-0 before their first loss. The Tigers’ 14-0 start under new coach Frank Haith was impressive, but Dillon Higdon (PE) was not so surprised. “It makes it a lot easier when you have a great core of seniors returning with so much experience,” said Higdon. However, one team’s start has outdone Missouri’s, and that team is the Baylor Bears. Baylor started 16-0 (their best start in school history), and is loaded with talent and athleticism. However, Baylor dropped games to Kansas and Missouri last week to drop to 17-2.

“I’d say Baylor is a slight favorite to win the conference over Missouri, with Kansas close behind in third,” said Allen Hyatt (9). Baylor is led by a nucleus of players including Perry Jones III, who is averaging 13.4 points and 7.3 rebounds per game (both leading the team). “Jones is just so athletic. He can score inside and out and is a great fit in Baylor’s system,” said Higdon. The season is young, but the wins these teams collect now will help substantially come March. Many Big 12 teams are capable of deep runs in the NCAA Tournament, but will any reach the ultimate goal? Only time will tell, so until then, let’s watch the slugfest and enjoy the hoops.

The league is loaded again, and all three local teams are

in the race for the title

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Breakdown by DANNY KERWIN

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Don’t miss these gamesFeb 4 - Kansas at MissouriFeb 8 - Kansas at Baylor

Feb 11 - Baylor at MissouriFeb 13 - Kansas at Kansas StateFeb 18 - Kansas State at BaylorFeb 21 - Kansas State at Missouri

Feb 25 - Missouri at Kansas

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to granting African Americans full rights, but these are movements that will be remember for generations to come,” said Neal Norris (12). Generation Y currently makes up the age group from 18- 30 years of age and is more than 70 million members strong. According to Julie Coates, author of Generational Learning Styles, they are capable, family oriented and despite most public opinions, involved in politics. Yes, it is true the vast majority of generation Y are active voters. The lower age ranges (18-24) are the ones that are apprehensive to overly involve themselves in political issues. This may seem fictional considering the vast amounts of rally’s and protests that have and are currently being held across the United States, but where they fail is not in gaining attention to a national movement, but casting their vote.

he Y generation grew up on YouTube and Facebook and witnessed America’s first major terrorist attack. The baby boomers brought the numbers and the X Generation left ‘nothing,’ but enormous debts behind, so what will the Y generation leave for the technological generation of tomorrow? Before it is possible to predict what will happen years from today, it is necessary to examine what has already taken place. The Y generation has arguably accomplished more than any previous generation. They created the modern day usage of the internet, the modern cell phone, and expanded technology further than most people thought was possible. “We have already made more of a push for gay rights and other important movements. The things that we have accomplished may seem small compared

“It is very important for young people to vote. If you let someone control your future and are unsatisfied with the outcome you have no one to blame but yourself,” said Michael Somerville When looking at America’s tremendous debt, it is no surprise that most of the Y generation is upset with the current and past elected officials. “With the current standing of the govt. they’re doing all they can do, but things could be done differently,” said Kaelyn Whitt, (12). Many 18 year olds ask why they should vote. The choice of whether to vote or not is completely up to you, but once the facts are laid out in blue and red the choice is easy. Many past voters are unsatisfied with the elected candidate, but their complaints are justified since they participated in the election. “I think political parties need to become less concerned with themselves and need to focus on people’s problems,” said Whitt, who is planning to vote for the first time in the upcoming election. On the other end of the spectrum are the ‘sitting ducks’ the population that does not participate in politics, but are quick to voice their complaints when the government does not act in their favor. One student who is not satisfied with the government is Joseph Cagakit (9). It is one thing to be dissatisfied with just reasoning it is another when the person does not care to be involved. “Barack Obama is not doing a good job. Politics are a waste of time, there are better things in life,” said Cagakit. Ignorance and politics are a lethal combination. Somerville feels that people that do not participate in politics are ignorant of the issues and do not want to look uneducated in front of their peers so they, ‘say they are not interested in politics.’ One reason why the new voter bracket may be unsure, or even uncaring, toward casting their votes may be attributed to the rising trend of unemploy-ment. A startling 37% the new voting bracket were unemployed in 2011, according to a pew research poll. Without the knowledge that comes with job experience and paying taxes, it is more difficult to comprehend how voting affects you. Now is the time to make a change. The Missouri primary takes place on the 7th of February, choose to make a difference by voicing your opinion and plan to vote in the 2012 presidential elections.

written by: IDA PATTON and CALEB FENNER designed by: KYLIE VANDEVEN

YOUTH (18-29) VOTER TURNOUT THROUGH THE YEARS

BY THE NUMBERS

MILLENNIAL PARTY AFFILIATION*

REP.DEM. IND.

Brookings Institution Study, March 2011U.S. Census Bureau 2011

OLDESTMILLENIAL

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LATINOS MAKE UPOFOUR

POPULATION WHICHMAKES US THE MOST DIVERSE GENERATION EVER.

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1996 2000 2004 2008

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to granting African Americans full rights, but these are movements that will be remember for generations to come,” said Neal Norris (12). Generation Y currently makes up the age group from 18- 30 years of age and is more than 70 million members strong. According to Julie Coates, author of Generational Learning Styles, they are capable, family oriented and despite most public opinions, involved in politics. Yes, it is true the vast majority of generation Y are active voters. The lower age ranges (18-24) are the ones that are apprehensive to overly involve themselves in political issues. This may seem fictional considering the vast amounts of rally’s and protests that have and are currently being held across the United States, but where they fail is not in gaining attention to a national movement, but casting their vote.

he Y generation grew up on YouTube and Facebook and witnessed America’s first major terrorist attack. The baby boomers brought the numbers and the X Generation left ‘nothing,’ but enormous debts behind, so what will the Y generation leave for the technological generation of tomorrow? Before it is possible to predict what will happen years from today, it is necessary to examine what has already taken place. The Y generation has arguably accomplished more than any previous generation. They created the modern day usage of the internet, the modern cell phone, and expanded technology further than most people thought was possible. “We have already made more of a push for gay rights and other important movements. The things that we have accomplished may seem small compared

“It is very important for young people to vote. If you let someone control your future and are unsatisfied with the outcome you have no one to blame but yourself,” said Michael Somerville When looking at America’s tremendous debt, it is no surprise that most of the Y generation is upset with the current and past elected officials. “With the current standing of the govt. they’re doing all they can do, but things could be done differently,” said Kaelyn Whitt, (12). Many 18 year olds ask why they should vote. The choice of whether to vote or not is completely up to you, but once the facts are laid out in blue and red the choice is easy. Many past voters are unsatisfied with the elected candidate, but their complaints are justified since they participated in the election. “I think political parties need to become less concerned with themselves and need to focus on people’s problems,” said Whitt, who is planning to vote for the first time in the upcoming election. On the other end of the spectrum are the ‘sitting ducks’ the population that does not participate in politics, but are quick to voice their complaints when the government does not act in their favor. One student who is not satisfied with the government is Joseph Cagakit (9). It is one thing to be dissatisfied with just reasoning it is another when the person does not care to be involved. “Barack Obama is not doing a good job. Politics are a waste of time, there are better things in life,” said Cagakit. Ignorance and politics are a lethal combination. Somerville feels that people that do not participate in politics are ignorant of the issues and do not want to look uneducated in front of their peers so they, ‘say they are not interested in politics.’ One reason why the new voter bracket may be unsure, or even uncaring, toward casting their votes may be attributed to the rising trend of unemploy-ment. A startling 37% the new voting bracket were unemployed in 2011, according to a pew research poll. Without the knowledge that comes with job experience and paying taxes, it is more difficult to comprehend how voting affects you. Now is the time to make a change. The Missouri primary takes place on the 7th of February, choose to make a difference by voicing your opinion and plan to vote in the 2012 presidential elections.

written by: IDA PATTON and CALEB FENNER designed by: KYLIE VANDEVEN

YOUTH (18-29) VOTER TURNOUT THROUGH THE YEARS

BY THE NUMBERS

MILLENNIAL PARTY AFFILIATION*

REP.DEM. IND.

Brookings Institution Study, March 2011U.S. Census Bureau 2011

OLDESTMILLENIAL

YOUNGESTMILLENIAL

LATINOS MAKE UPOFOUR

POPULATION WHICHMAKES US THE MOST DIVERSE GENERATION EVER.

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(12).

When was the last time that arriving at South by 7:15 a.m. was considered tardy?

Never, but possible budget cuts for the district could result in an earlier starting time next year. Dr. Dale Longenecker (principal) said that the Board of Education has created the Budget Reduction Recommendation

Committee (BRRC) in order to discuss ways to deal with budget cuts. A multi-tiered bus system and a possible early start are on the agenda for the next meeting

on January 26. Longenecker said the ultimate goal of the BRRC is to

save money. Dr. Dennis Fisher (superintendent)

said on Channel 18’s “Park Hill In Depth” that with a multi-tiered bus system, “[Park Hill School District] can use fewer buses to pick up the same number of students. That causes us to change our bell schedule.”

With the change to a three tier bus system, the district will go from “80 buses to 50” and “save up to $400,000,” said Longnecker. However, South students would also have to start school earlier than 7:30 a.m. Students have had negative reaction to this possibility. “When students wake up earlier, they can only focus on one thing rather than many,” said Emma Cahill (11), “People need their sleep.” Despite starting school earlier, both Alex Goforth (11) and Jake Schell (10) said that getting out of school earlier would be beneficial to them. “[I] don’t like it. It’s been this way a long time,” said Goforth “[Even though the district would save money with the budget cuts,] people would have to sacrifice sleep since I don’t know many who would go to bed earlier,” said Hannah Quigley (10). An alternative view on the early start Quigley has is to instead have elementary

schools starting earlier because “little kids have enough energy to wake up early and not pass out halfway through the day.” The potential earlier start for South next year not only affects South students, but also teachers. “It’s rough for teachers with young kids,” said Russ McDaniels (communication arts), father of two. McDaniels also mentioned that in taking his Kindergarten daughter earlier, she would have to stay with the school’s daycare system two hours prior to her school starting at 9 a.m., because he would have to get to South before the potential earlier starting time. McDaniels also said that an advantage of the multi-tiered bus system is that it is a “money saver.” The plan to initiate a multi-tiered bus system and change the starting time has not yet been finalized; however, the BRRC met on Jan. 26, to continue this discussion.

SCHOOLSCHOOLAWAY

FROMStudents in Educational Internship leave school daily to get a

hands-on experience with elementary students

by KARLIE BISCHOFF

by JOSH PHILLIPSRISE

Creating resumes, attending job interviews, making copies and arranging bulletin boards sound like the tasks any teacher has to complete. At various elementary schools in the district, not only are teachers performing these tasks; but seniors from

South are putting themselves in the place of a real teacher in a real classroom for an hour and a half each day. The Education Intern program has been at South since its opening and this year 23 students are participating. The purpose of the program is for students to handle the daily tasks that being a teacher would entail. This includes creating their own cover letter, resume and attending an interview with their school’s principal before beginning the process. “We had to apply for it and choose our teacher and class,” said Caitlin Uribe (12). Many students, including Uribe, chose teachers that they had in elementary school. By the end of their time, the student typically knows if they are still interested in teaching or not. “When they are finished, they know whether education is the right career for them,” said Claudia Stehly, Family and Consumer Science. “It’s very exciting for me when they decide that it is.” To prepare for the class, the interns took the prerequisite Child Growth and Development which prepared the Interns by giving them

experience with children in a classroom setting. Preschoolers from around the area came to the class each day and students were able to observe them and to work and play with them. Sara Vineyard (12), a second semester intern, took Child Growth last year as a junior and has recently begun her internship. “In Child Growth we got hands on experience with preschoolers and got a little taste of what we could be doing,” said Vineyard. Most of the Interns began the program wanting to go into the field of education in their future, and most come out with the same intentions. “I want to work with kids when I’m older which I found out when

I started teaching dance,” said Vineyard. Other interns, like Uribe, have known for a long time that they were interested in teaching. “My mom is a teacher so I have always had it as an option

in the back of my mind,” said Uribe. “The class has made me more confident that teaching is something I want to go into.” Going through the program has given the interns a head start on their career by giving them hands-on experience and letting them learn if they are ready to take on the education path. “I look forward to the class every day,” said Uribe. The kids make me really happy and they brighten my day,”

“The class has made me more confident that teaching is

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There are a hundred ways to say it. “It’s not you, it’s me.” “I love you...but I’m not in love with you.” Whichever way the message is delivered, they all mean the same thing: it’s over. The toughest part in any relationship is the ending, and the unfortunate part about love is it almost always does come to an end at some point. So what are you supposed to do when you feel your relationship slipping out from under you? Break up. I’m not here to tell you when is the right time or reason to break up with your significant other, because it is different for every couple. What I can say is it will inevitably be painful. If you are the one planning to initiate the heartbreak, please consider the other person’s feelings as well as your own. No one likes to feel the hurt that comes with being dumped, and remember that at one point, you really cared how that person felt. In my short 18 years of life, I have experienced every angle of break-ups. I’ve been the dumper, the dumpee and the mutual party. Most would think that the saddest position to be in is the dumpee, which I would agree with; however, being the dumper can also be devastating. The person who does the breaking up seems to get exactly what they want, which is being single. But, as the days progress, that person may start to question their actions and possibly even regret it. So what happens next? Teenage relationships are often a perfect example of the “on again, off again” type. If both people involved feel like giving it another go, I see nothing wrong with that, until it gets to the point when you’re more off than on. Essentially, as sad as it may sound now, most people do not marry their high school sweetheart. So, before you get all bent out of shape because the love of your life left you, remember you still have a ton of people to meet and years to live. As the saying goes, if it’s meant to be, it will happen.

A new epidemic has hit the United States and it comes in the form of a completely enclosed bed. There’s no pillow and no sheets, only thousands of UV rays ready to attack their next victim. Over the past few decades, skin cancer has become the most common form of cancer in the United States. According to skincancer.org, one person dies of Melanoma skin cancer every hour. Sixty-seven percent of those Melanoma mutations were caused by UV radiation. “I’m really white and have red hair, so my risk of getting skin cancer is naturally higher,” said Delaney Ireland (11). “I try and stay out of the sun.” After reading this information, you may start to wonder why one million Americans are choosing to lay in their potential death bed on a daily basis. They are all looking forward to the finished product: beautiful, dark, tan skin. “I typically tan [indoors] for dances, because it is quicker,” said Emily Morock (11). “I just like having a better appearance.” What customers do not realize is that 10 minutes in a typical tanning bed matches the

cancer causing effects of 10 minutes in the Mediterranean summer sun. “I usually tan for 15 minutes at a time and go whenever it’s convenient... after work, before work or when I get bored,” said Shelby Cooper (10). The Indoor Tanning Association (ITA) and its industries do not share any of this information with their 2.3 million teen customers. Considering that, indoor tanning industries are taking in an annual estimated revenue of $5 billion, according to the ITA.

That $5 billion revenue, however, took a huge hit after the “tanning tax” went into effect two summers ago. A 10 percent sales tax was placed on all indoor tanning sessions as a part of the new health care reform law. Regardless, teenage tanners continue to pay the price for that pretty pigment. “I pay $30 a month at Sun Tan City for unlimited use of their level four beds. I bought my package about a year ago, but I’ve been

tanning since seventh grade,” said Cooper. Government officials are also making efforts to specifically discourage teenage tanning. For example, California Governor Jerry Brown signed a law preventing children under eighteen from using indoor tanning beds. This law was the first of its kind in the United States and took effect at the beginning of this year. Though laws are being made, that does not mean they are discouraging teens from continuing to tan. “I think it’s great that governors are enforcing it; for kids with young skin if they ruin it, they ruin it for the rest of their lives,” said Amanda Danneau-Rever (12). “They have so much life to live,” Teenage tanners, at South and around the United States, need to know this life-changing information sooner than later.

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DOUBLETAKE: males vs. females talk BREAKUPS

by MEGAN MCMULLEN

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That’s it, it’s over. It’s done, time to walk away from a certain way of life. It’s about that time...to break up. You make the decision--most likely rash and it then becomes an all of a sudden situation that causes both parties involved to look around as if they are not understanding what’s actually going on. Everyone knows when you “stop talking” or “break up,” the first thing people do is start looking for someone new. It can be anyone from some loser that you laugh at or to your best friend. And I’m pretty sure we all know that things like these are not gonna fly for the opposing party in the situation. We, as people, would like to think there are lines people don’t cross, but the lines don’t mean anything. So you react the only possible way you can: you hate. You hate all people concerned in the problem at hand. You spend all this time and effort with one girl. You lay all your cards on the table and you bet everything you got. Just to find out when it’s over, all you have is hatred for her, You hate the guy she sees and you hate your friends who just do not care enough to get involved. So my question is: why even get involved? Why subject yourself to an idea that fails more times than it is successful? Because people are crazy. People want to find that special someone that just makes everything click into place. You find yourself in a spot when it’s literally you and that one other person, and nothing else quite matters as much. When you get to the spot, you can be called crazy because you know at the end of the day, it’s about that one person calling you just to say goodnight. It’s how they make the sound of the alarm a little less dreadful. But when you find yourself looking back at what has become of your relationship, you then begin to think that you as a person put too much time and effort into that one girl and you’re going to fight for it. The question is really simple at this point. Are you gonna actually fight for it, or take the easy way out and just break up? I don’t know man, that’s something people need to find out for themselves. Just sayin.. #broh’n

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After a long and stressful week of school, going to the movie theatre

with friends or family can be a good way to relax. That is, until you arrive at the ticket counter and realize that you may have to start looking for a job if you don’t have one already, because this fun night out turns out to be pretty expensive. The high prices of tickets and snacks at theatres is likely to be the cause of ticket sales dropping in 2011. According to the-numbers.com, movie sales dropped to $1.26 billion in 2011, which is the lowest since 1996. But the money theatres made in 2011 is almost twice as much as in 1996 ($10.6 billion compared to $5.29), which shows how much the prices of tickets have risen. “It’s mainly the only way they make their money, so I see why it’s expensive,” said Chelsea Barnicle (10), referring to ticket and concession prices. Over the last few years, movie theatres have also experienced a lot of competition from the likes of Netflix, Hulu and Redbox. These companies offer services that make it

much easier and cheaper for consumers to watch the newest movies, at their convenience. “I go to Redbox, used to have Netflix and I record a lot of movies on HBO and Showtime,” said Stephanie Allred (11). Many people can now create a theatre-like experience at home because high quality technology such as TV’s and Blu-ray players have become cheaper. Even so, a movie

theatre for most people still has a different feel. “Because it’s dark and [there’s a] big screen, it makes you feel

like you are part of the story,” said Nicholas Wang (12).Netflix currently has more than 20 million streaming members, a number that is likely to grow in the near future while movie theatre sales continue to drop. This makes the scenario of movie theatres completely disappearing increasingly likely. “I would be sad if that happened,” said Wang. “They have been here for so long and it has become part of our culture.”

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Zara Sushi, located in the outskirts of Parkville, is a quaint, up and coming local restaurant to put on your list of things to try. After walking into the restaurant, I immediately noticed Zara’s relaxing music and the speedy, accommodating service. After dining at the restaurant for both lunch and dinner, I was impressed. During my first visit our table ordered a Crab Rangoon appetizer, a bowl of fried rice and a few classic sushi rolls, such as the vegetable roll and the Philadelphia roll. As our meal progressed I found myself ordering another fried rice to share because it was so delectable. Craving more sushi, I went a second time and feeling more adventurous, I tried a sushi roll from the signature list, The Holy Moly, an aesthetically appealing roll comprised of salmon, king crab, avocado and field greens lightly fried and decorated with a garlic sauce. When it came out I soon learned the origin of its name, exclaiming “Holy Moly!” when I saw how large and delicious it looked. I was not disappointed. The second dining experience was also complimented by a sampling of salmon, eel and egg custard sashimi. I was surprised by the freshness and remarkable preparation of the fish. Owner Zhenz has worked in the restaurant business since he was 13 following in his father’s footsteps, working at eight different restaurants until he

realized he wanted to start his own sushi restaurant and has worked toward it till this very day. Eventually he saved up enough to start Zara Sushi and thought with the expansion of 45 Highway and no other sushi restaurants around that it would be perfect for business. Zhenz and his family have done everything from remodeling the restaurant to plumbing and electric. Zhenz’s first sushi trainer’s name is Zara and that is where the name for the restaurant came from. Overall I give Zara Sushi four and a half stars. The food was tasty and reasonably priced, complimented by excellent service and a friendly atmosphere. As one of the only sushi restaurants in the area, it is a great place to get your sushi fix.

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Dubstep is a kind of music almost everyone can appreciate. With its electronic, house and drum n’ bass influences, dubstep covers a huge range of types of music. Most often, tracks include drops that the music builds up to, heavy bass, scratches and sometimes vocals for effect. Lately, I have been addicted to one mix in particular. Bassnectar, or Lorin Ashton, has created a sensational mix track, and although I am not quite sure

if this is considered an album or single, Bassnectar’s Colorstorm Remixtape is 35 minutes of pure joy. From the moment the track starts, the listener is drawn into a simple, but effective guitar riff, and then to a small drop with a kick/bass beat. Soon enough, the sounds pile on, and Bassnectar’s audience is thrown into an exhilarating medley of remixes from popular songs as well as some of his own. With stunning placement of drops, synth use, and instrumentals and vocals, as quickly as the listener is used to a variation, he changes it up.

Some might recognize his remix of “Upside Down,” Nirvana, and numerous other songs. On top of being able to seamlessly meld songs together to create an amazing dubstep beat, Bassnectar gives his audience what I would call a buffet for their ears. The only difference being I cannot get enough of this song (or album). Personally, I could work out to this, play video games, or even sit in class and listen to the various drops. Everything from the album cover to the music to the orchestration deserves a five out of five.

Game of the Year 2011, 9.5/10 review by Game Informer magazine, and what Imagine Gaming Network (IGN) calls, “One of the best role-playing games yet produced.” The Elder Scrolls game

series continues with new release of Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Skyrim is the most recent Elder Scrolls release since March 2006, when Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion was released by Bethesda. The game sold between 4-5 million copies and was voted Game of the Year in 2006. With momentum from Oblivion, Skyrim sold 3.5 Million copies in the first 48 hours of its release and has already doubled its predecessor, selling a sky-rocketing 10 million copies. The game can be played on the PC (via Steam), Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3. Steam, the game program used to run Skyrim on the PC, announced that at the start of the new year, Skyrim had hit over 5 million players on the PC alone, which doubles the second most played game on Steam: Team Fortress 2. Heath Turner (11) bought the game in this first week it came out. “My favorite part of the game is that you can be a part of so many different clans and go so many places,” said Turner. Skyrim’s gameplay allows you to explore and experience the

province of Skyrim from a first or third person perspective of your own customized character. Players can stick to the main storyline of the game, which is relatively short compared to the vastness of the game, or they can choose to do side objectives and missions as they level up in this vast world. The game is set up to where the player can complete different tasks at their leisure. Switching from the main story to break off and do smaller side missions are recommended by Bethesda, to get the full experience of the game. Chris Blevins (11) received the game for Christmas, and enjoys it so much that he and his friends are participating in Kansas City’s LARP (Live Action Role Play) in the park event this summer. “I’m ready to pwn some noobs,” said Blevins. If you’re interested in buying the game, it is most recommended on the PC, because the graphics are enhanced, there are “script codes” that can be used to increase stats and spawn monsters, and patches are constantly updated to fix glitches and bugs.

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Your Hometown University.

Park is a Great Value. Park University has been recognizedas a “best value” by Parents & Colleges, and “one of the least expensive private schools” by U.S. News & World Report. The U.S. Department of Education says Park’s tuition is the “lowest net price” among private universities in Missouri. Park University also offers generous financial aid opportunities and historically has provided more than $7 million in institutional scholarships annually.

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“I fell in love with Park because it is a beautiful campus with awesome people from around the world.” | Miki Katuwal, Senior (Jhapa, Nepal)

“i love going to all our schools sPorting events and being around the friends I have made since I have been here” | Jon LaHue, Junior (Kansas City, Mo.)

PARK UNIVERSITY SERVES DAYTIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AND TRANSFER STUDENTS, GRADUATE AND CERTIFICATE STUDENTS.

Park University was founded in 1875, and is private four-year, non profit, liberal arts institution.

Campus Location. The 700-acre, flagship Parkville Campus rests high above the scenic Missouri River, less than a mile from historic Parkville, and 10 minutes from downtown Kansas City. Park also operates 40 campus centers in 21 states.

Students. The Parkville Campus enrolls approximately 2,000 under graduates, representing 50 states and 105 countries. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1. Park’s global annual enrollment exceeds 23,000 students.

Academics. Students pursue more than 50 majors university-wide. Many innovative minors, certificate and graduate programs are also available. Park University offers special academic programs in global proficiency, internships and cooperative education, and a Degree with Honors program. Dedicated professors provide personal attention and prepare you for lifelong learning.

Student Life. Park University’s high-energy campus is bustling with student organizations and activities. Student Life coordinates student activities, student clubs and organizations, student orientation, student leadership programs,

intramural sports and the Pirate Fitness Center. There are three residence halls available on campus: Chesnut, Dearing and Copley Quad. A thriving residence life program lets you live with your friends and create a living space that is uniquely yours.

Athletics. Park University participates in the NAIA and is a member of the American Midwest Conference and Mid-America Men’s Volleyball Intercollegiate Conference West Division. Park University athletics programs include:• Baseball • Basketball• Cross Country • Golf (women’s)• Soccer • Softball• Track and field • Volleyball

Study AbroadWe provide Park University students with the opportunity to experience firsthand the incomparable value of an international education. Through Park University’s programs, you can study abroad for a week, month, semester or year in more than 30 countries.

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KINDLE FIREI recommend this for any and all book nerds. My kindle has become literally my best friend. Also it has textbook rental so it’s awesome for college.

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