October 2009

CRYSTALTHE

Lakeview High SchoolSeptember 2009Volume 72, Issue 1

Lakeview High School15060 S. Helmer RoadBattle Creek, MI 49015

lakeviewspartans.orgOctober 2009 Volume 72, Issue 1

CRYSTAL

The Crystal is a student publication distributed free of charge to all Lakeview High School students and staff with a total press run of 1300. The publication serves as a limited open forum for expression and a two way communication for both the school and community. The editor-in-chief with adviser input is respon-sible for the content. Opinions expressed in the magazine are not necessarily those of the staff or the administration of Lakeview High School. Editors and reporters will make every effort to provide balanced and fair coverage of the news and its significance. Businesses are encouraged to advertise in the Crystal when their ads adhere to the specified guidelines available in the publications room. Members of the Crystal staff can be contacted by calling the publications room phone at 269-565-3731 or e-mailing at [email protected]. The Crystal is printed by Gage Company, 220 Buckner Road, Battle Creek, Michigan 49015. The Crystal is a member of the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association, Journal-ism Education Association and Quill and Scroll. The 2004–2005 and 2005-2006 Crystal received a MIPA Spartan award.

Superintendent.Cindy Ruble

Assistant Principal.Marty Pessetti

Assistant Principal.Mike NorstromPrincipal.Chris Doyle

Adviser.Jodi Darland

Business Manager.Jaileigh Burdette

Assistant Editor.Loren Wright

Editor-in-Cheif.Tess Haadsma

News Editor.Laceey Ruble

Sports Editor.Tori Jorgensen

A&E Editor.Alexis Worthington

Opinion Editor.Christian Grandorf

Feature Editor.Bailey Broderick

Photographer.Amber Glomb

Photographer.Katie Eberhard

Reporter.Haley Burrill

Reporter.Karli Kipp

Reporter.Ciera Dixon

Reporter.Catlyn Clark

Reporter.Emilie Lussier

Reporter.Kellie Riter

Reporter.Brysen Reigner

Reporter.Morgan Worthington

Reporter.Kaleigh Walters

Editorial Policy

Reporter.Reggie Matthews

2 October 2009

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Dear Readers,

The October Issue. What an issue it has been. As I am writing, it is fifteen minutes before the paper has to be to the printer, and there are still a million things that have to be done. But despite the stress of this first is-sue, I can honestly say that I am really excited for this year as a whole. We have a fairly young staff filled with plenty of new and talented writers and photographers, and they are sure to become even more talented as the year wears on. So go ahead and enjoy this first issue and don’t forget to let us know if there’s something else you’d like to see in here. Afterall, The Crystal’s for you.

-Editor-in-Cheif Tess Haadsma

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need to get ahold of us?Feel free to send letters to the editor, corrections, or mail of any sort to us at [email protected] or

just drop them off in the publications room, Room A102 with Adviser Jodi Darland or Editor-in-Cheif Tess Haadsma.

news

4 October 2009

Introducing... The school has added an array of new teachers this year.

By: Reggie Matthews

new teaching staff

Jodi Darland- Journalism

Kyle Lott- PhysicalEducation

Cynthia Larson- World Languages

Don Bussler- World/U.S. History

Adam Channell- Phys. Science/Chemistry

Jodi Reid- Nutrition/Choices

Lakeview has three brand new teachers this year. Jodi Darland is the head of Publications here at Lakeview. Cynthia Larson, who has taught in two different countries. She lives in a house full of boys who are all musicians. Adam Channell, a Science teacher who is big on sports. He coaches and plays hockey and lacrosse.

Lakeview has also transferred some of the middle school’s wonderful teaching staff over to the high school.Kyle Lott who is a new Physical Education teacher. Lott was also a Athletic Director for five years.Don Bussler who is a World/U.S. History teacher. He is also the Girl’s Varsity Basketball coach. Also Jodi Reid who teaches Nutrition.

Megan Green is a brand new teacher to Lakeview and even to teaching in general. Megan was born in Jackson, Michigan, on March 4 to Ross and Laurie Green. Her father was a teacher and paved the way for his daughter to follow in his footsteps.

During her four year stint at Napoleon High School in Jackson, Green had an experience that made it clear she was going to be a teacher.

“During high school I went and taught at an elementary school in a special educa-tion class and since then I always knew that is what I wanted to do,” Green said.

Even though Green is a teacher she is still in touch with her childhood. “I love cartoon movies. Some of my favorites are Up and Finding Nemo,” Green

said. Green will be teaching Special Education, Economics and co-teaching some Eng-

lish classes. Now let’s welcome Mrs. Green to the Lakeview teaching staff.

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November 1, Day-light Savings Time ends. Everyone will set their clocks back by one hour.

October 14, The LHS Chamber Choir and Cantabile concert. Starting time is 7:00 PM and will be at LHS Black Box theater.

October 24, the Bat-tle Creek Symphony will be performing The Planets at W. K. Kellogg Auditorium. The concert starts at 7:30 PM.

To note

The students of the month are selected each month by a teacher in every department. These students stand out from the rest. They have gone above and beyond what is qualified of them.

“Students help deter-mine students of the year,” principal Chris Doyle said. “These students have bumped it up a notch and put in the extra time.”

Student’s photos are displayed each month in the Arbor Trail.

Students of the month

Masteries not requiredKarli KippReporter

For years the school has been known for its English mastery program. Starting this year we are no longer requiring to take masteries. Adminstration felt students were not benefiting from these assessments.

“Masteries were believed to have been started years ago to set a standard. Things now are much more defined,” principal Chris Doyle said.

There are many more rules and expectations than there were when they started using masteries.

The masteries were not very successful to the state’s standards. Students agree that they were not beneficial. It seemed to add more stress to the class.

“The masteries have always been a bad idea. I think that it pushed a lot of students away. It added too much stress to the class, and a lot of pressure,”senior Todd Perry said.

The masteries will be incorporated into the English classes as assignments now. They are not required to pass the class. Each test will be given four times with two weeks in between each test. They will be worth 25 points a piece. Students can earn a portion of the points; it is no longer all or nothing.

“I think that it will promote learning more. Students won’t be so anxious to be perfect; they will actually be able to focus on learning the infor-mation,” English teacher Sarah Johnson said.

Students that had an English class last semester still have this semester to pass masteries that are incom-pletes.

OTHER FOCUS SKILLS - Sarah Johnson’s English class is focusing on learning the skills that were included on masteries. Learning the information in a new way has helped students focus more on the material.

MASTERY MADNESS - Senior Sallie Pennock finishes her last mas-tery. She was surprised when to fiound out she wouldn’t have to ever take another one.

STUDENTS EXCITED FOR THE CHANGE Senior Kayla Brown is happy with the way administration have decided to set up the master-ies this year. “It takes a lot of pressure away when it comes to English,” Brown said.

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6 October 2009

Brysen ReignerReporter

BUS MAYHEM Students pile on to the bus as it gets ready to head to the middle school. [Photo by Katie Eberhard]

Lakeview starts to crackdownWalking out the door on

the first day; some may feel scared while others may walk in a sleepy haze after waking up so early. Some sit on the bus in anxiety. As the bus goes stop to stop, some start to feel a sense of claustrophobia after noticing that more and more people start to get on. Some might notice that most of the new riders seem quite small and innocent: it is because they are.

Starting this year some high school students will be riding the bus with kids from the middle school. Some may feel the new bus system has not changed, but others feel it is a lot more congested.

The reason for the combin-ing of middle and high school students on the busses is to cut costs by only having to run one route instead of two separate ones. It may cause more crowding on the busses, but it does save significant dollar amounts.

Most students love getting the freedom of the white card. It gives students a chance to get something to eat or run home and get something on their lunch break. This year, though, the administration is cracking down and adding more rules and restrictions regarding white cards.

“It [The new rules] helps kids strive for something. I mean really what else can I take away from the kids?” assistant principal Marty Pessetti said.

Some of the new white card

PACKED PARKING LOT Some students are indecisive about the parking lot. [Photo by Katie Eberhard]

New white card restrictions

New parking lot structure

qualifications include:•No lunchtime infractions. •No more than 7 absences.•No unexcused absences. •No fees or fines.

Another big change this school year is the parking lot. Students can no longer park in the first lot unless they have special permission to park there. The only lots students can park in during the first quarter are lots two and three, due to the marching band practicing in the fourth lot.

Although meant to make things easier, some students dislike the new set up.

“I absolutely hate the new system; it’s so much more difficult. I have to park in the second lot now,” senior Quinton Sawyer said.

The Crystal also caught up with principal Chris Doyle and asked him about the reasoning for the new parking lot changes.

“It is all about safety,” Doyle said.

Someone who also wanted a change to the parking lot was Officer Leo Rivera.

“There were too many altercations between parents and kids. We even had a couple accidents. It was just a mess,” Rivera said. The principals hope that these new rules will, in time, help safety, attendance and all around good behavior for all. They are also hoping to make additional changes to the parking lot and other areas to further help keep things running smoothly. With time the new rules will be considered normal in one’s everyday life at school.

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sports

8 October 2009

Fall sports line-upVarsity Volleyball: Coach: Heather Sawyer

Captains: Erin Riley, Kaitlyn Barnes and Katelyn Williams

Pictured below: The varsity volleyball team plays against Harper Creek in their Dig Pink game. [Photo by Tori Jorgensen]

Girls Cross Country: Coach: Becky Pryor

Captains: Nicole Krajewski and Alyssa Yuill

Quote: “This is the closest the team has ever been. At least, that I’ve seen since I began high school,” senior Nicole Krajewski said.

Boys Cross Country:Coach: Jake Zimmerman

Captains: Matt Crumback Quote: “We’re really young, so we’ll probably be a lot stronger in a few years,” senior Matt Crumback said.

Boys Soccer:Coach: Payton Stanley

Captains: Mike Young and Jake Huisinga

Quote: “This is the best season I’ve seen in a while because we’re all friends and we work well together,” senior Earl Wade said.

Compiled by: Tori Jorgensen

Girls Golf: Coach: Tony Evans

Captains: Grace Labreque, Erin Peavy and Jessica Vocke

Quote: “Our team gets along really well and we’re excited to do well at the end of the season,” senior Grace Labreque said.

Boys Tennis: Coach: Mike McGinnis

Captains: Mike Swisher, Lance Cowles and Will Jung

Quote: “I’m proud of everyone and how hard they have worked. At the end of the season, no matter what, everyone did a great job,” senior Mike Swisher said.

Varsity Football: Coach: Mark Gibbs

Captains: Dylan Ellis, Cole Lussier, Joe Adamson, Jon

Ayers and Mike Baumann

Quote: “We have really strong senior leadership, and we all get along well,” senior Dylan Ellis said.

Girls Swimming:Coach: Kyle Lott, Dave Stubbs and Liz Herrington

Captains: Sallie Pennock, Tess Haadsma, Dana Knight and

Jenny Root

Pictured above: The girls swim team poses for their team picture. [Photo by Tess Haadsma]

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Cierra DixonReporter

Start of something new

Reliving the memories

PUMPING UP THE PEERS Sophomore Jason Crape spices things up with a toe touch for the crowd. [Photo by Jenna Price]

With new students, rules and regulations being added to Lakeview High School, new doors have been opened. While some of us have lived within the Lakeview School District all our lives, there are many students who are new to the crazy, exhilirating and breath-taking atmosphere.

One of these students in particular, sophomore Jason Crape, has come to fi nd his voice and place in the madness.

“Well, I used to go to Endeavor and everyone seemed really separated. It was a small school. I really like Lakeview a lot better

Since this was Crape’s fi rst time cheering, he couldn’t have prepared himself for the good times he would experience with the team.

One of those experiences was attending cheer camp at Western Michigan University. Cheer camp was no joke, and Crape learned many new stunts, cheers and routines.

Being the only boy on the team this year, Crape has earned himself a great deal of responsibility. He participates in pep rallies, football games, competitions, etc.

“The best part of cheering is that I get to step out of my comfort zone and in front of the student body,” Crape said.

Crape plans to continue cheering for LHS.

because everyone’s more together,” Crape said.

Even though Crape was a new student to Lakeview last year, it didn’t take him long to show his energetic and outgoing personality. Since enrolling, he’s joined the Spartanaires and the Lakeview Spartan Cheer Team.

Coming from a small school such as

Endeavor, Crape described himself to be more quiet and shy than he is now. However, since moving to Lakeview, he’s found himself to fi t in and be more than accepted among all of his peers.

“I’ve really changed a lot since being here. We used to have uniforms at Endeavor so I had no way to show who I really was,” Crape said.

HARNESSING THE HEISMAN Freshman Cayley Winters remembers the past as she does one of the most famous poses in football history. [Photo by Kaleigh Walters]

With the roaring crowd, the aggressive players and the rush that comes with the game, football is said to be a man’s sport. However, one girl decided to break the boundaries, let loose and have a little fun.

Freshman Cayley Winters, a saxophone player for the Lakeview High School marching band decided to stand out. Throughout her junior high years, she played football with the best of them.

“It was never my intention to go out and play to prove myself. I went and played because of my love for the

game,” Winters said.With such a strong and

willing girl showing up to play a sport that others might think is “too rough,” there were always those certain moments that Winters couldn’t share with the rest of the team.

Not only could she not change in the locker room, but she also felt out of place at times, not being able to relate to some of the boys’ topics.

“It was hard being the only girl. I mean, some of the boys gave me crap while the others showed me respect. Even though I couldn’t always talk about the same things they did, it was still a great

experience,” Winters said.In 8th grade, Winters’

experience was interrupted with a knee injury. Not only did this put her out for the season, but the rest of her career as well.

Now, instead of playing on the fi eld along side her former teammates, Winters plays their theme songs and pumps the crowd. She still plays along side the boys, but in a different setting.

Although she might not get the same feeling as before, she still gets the adrenaline rush. The rush of being on the fi eld and being able to do something that’s loved, that’s why Winters played football.

Cierra DixonReporter

sports

10 October 2009

Bring it on, PhelpsRarely, if ever, do students

encounter a professional ath-lete in person. For students at Lakeview High School, however, coming across a ce-lebrity athlete might actually happen more frequently than many typically assume.

Junior Clay Youngquist is one student athlete who is well on his way to becom-ing an American household name. After nearly twelve years of hard work and

Take your mark

The price of victory

A DIVE INTO THE BLUE Junior Clay Youngquist swimming the but-terfl y. [Provided by Youngquist]

dedication, Youngquist has been given the opportunity to compete against some of the nation’s fi nest athletes in the Olympic Trials.

“I’ve been working for this [goal] for the past two years,” Youngquist said.

After years of dedication, Youngquist was invited to swim the 200m free, 400m free and 800m free in the Olympic Trials, but this did

not come easy.“I had to quit other

sports,” Youngquist said. “I only swim, and it is taken extremely seriously.”

Although Youngquist spends the majority of his time in the pool, that does not guarantee him a spot on the Olympic team.

“Everyone who tries out for the Olympic team has to make a certain time,” Youngquist said. “Only two people go to the Olympic tri-als; the fastest male, and the fastest female.”

Not only does it take a lot of athleticism to go to an Olympic meet, it also takes a lot of knowledge about nutri-tion and how the body works.

“From Oct. 27 - Nov. 1 I will be at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO,” Youngquist said. “When I go there I will be going to a few classes.”

Youngquist knows that the price of victory is high when trying to become a profes-sional athlete, the rewards, however, are a lot higher.

Compiled by: Loren Wright

Lakeview High School Records: 100 yd. Freestyle - 46.28 200 yd. Freestyle - 1:39.01

Michigan D2 High School Records: 500 yd. Freestyle - 4:27.73 200 yd. Freestyle Relay - 1:26.71

Mens 15-16 State Records: 500 yd. Freestyle - 4:26.93 1,000 yd. Freestyle - 9:10.21C

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The pros Lakeview looks up toBailey BroderickFeature Editor

“She never gives up and she works hard. Volleyball is my favorite sport, so I look up to her and I want to follow in her footsteps,” freshman Macy McCullugh said.

•Misty May-Treanor

•Olympic Volleyball Player

•Wayne Rooney

•Manchester United Pro Soccer team

“He scores a lot. He’s good-looking, he is very friendly and he’s an all around good guy,” junior Rob Hoffman said.

Michael Jordan

“He’s the greatest to ever play the game...no one will ever compare,” senior Todd Perry said.

Kobe Bryant

“All of his accomplishments [make him a great player]. He’s a great all around player,” sophomore Cameron George-Thompson said.

LeBron James

“He’s the youngest to play in the NBA. He is a hardworking player and I admire that,” junior Jenny Sliva said.

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Drew Brees

“He plays for the New Orleans Saints and he’s really good. I like his team, he works hard but also does a lot of charity work,” freshman Tyler Wright said.

“He’s the running back for the San Diego Chargers. He doesn’t get in trouble with drugs or the law. In 2006 he had the most rushing touchdowns/season,” sophomore Nate Seng said.

“He played for the Detroit Lions [when they were good]. He’s fl ippin’ sweet. He has incredible agility,” senior Jon Ayers said.

Misty May-Treanor fun facts and

statistics• Nickname-Turtle• 5’ 9” 154 lbs•Age 32• Two gold medals, in 2004/2008 summer Olympics,• •Married to Matt Treanor (Detroit Tiger’s back up catcher)

Wayne Rooney fun facts and statistics• Born in Liverpool, England• 5’10” 175 lbs•Age 23• Had 24 goals for 06/07 and 08/09 seasons• The youngest player to ever represent his country at age 17

opinion

Photo by Karli Kipp

12 October 2009

CRYSTAL POINTOne Staff

One OpinionIt seems as if students are more re-

bellious this year, but one rule that gets under students’ skin the most is the new parking lot arrangement. Even though the administration has changed the parking lot for a good and safe reason, no one thinks it is fair. When the stu-dents that do not get the “special” spots in the teacher section complain and try to sneak in, they get ticketed, which causes more irritation.

The special students who get the spots have most likely earned them, but it is a hassle getting to school and trying to find a place to park. Everything is really crowded and frustrating. Thus, one has to park in the grass resulting in one or more parking tickets.

Since students are not allowed to park in the old parking lot, then why are teachers parking in the students’ park-ing lot? None of it makes sense. Maybe everyone should just park together. It is not like the students will harm the teach-ers’ cars or visa versa.

It will get even more chaotic when the sophomores begin to drive next semes-ter. The admistration should go back to the old parking lot system because the new parking is creating mayhem.

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Students should be allowed to use cell phones before and

after school.

By Kellie Riter

A Beyonce single. Chirping animals. An old-fash-ioned bell. No matter what the ringtone is set to, the melody of cell phones sounding off is not unfamiliar to the students of Lakeview High School. It is nearly impossible to find a student who does not own and frequently use a cell phone. Yet even though they are such a part of our lives, we are not allowed to use them at school, even before and after class.

As students, it is our responsibility to be here and pay attention from the beginning to the end of the school day, and that includes keeping our cell phones turned off and put away. It is understand-able to forbid phones during classes and during passing time, when talking and texting can distract students or cause students to be late to class. But what about before 7:45 a.m. and after 2:40 p.m.? It is not as if there is any learning to be interrupted

when the buses drop students off or when we head to our lockers to leave. There is no school-work to be ignored when the first bell hasn’t yet rung or when the last bell ends the day. Before and after school hours, we are still on our time, and we should be able to use our own phones without

fear of penalties. It is true that if a student needs to confirm after-school plans or arrange a ride, there are phones in the office for our use, but do the math. Two phones for four whole grades’ worth

of students? These numbers just do not add up.Whether or not it is the right decision, the fact is

that cell phones at LHS have to be under lock and key from our first step in to our first step out. So if that morning chat is just too good to pass up, you might want to take it outside.

”“Crystal Reporter Kellie Riter

Before and after school hours, we are still on our time, and we should be able to use our own phones without fear of penalties.

opinion

14 October 2009

DIVERSEVIEWPOINTS

As students are given more rules, do they become more rebellious?

Students are given more opportunities

Rules are not made to punish us. For most that follow the rules, there are rewards given. While it may not seem like it, consider some of the new rules at school. After seven absences, one loses their open lunch privileges. By following that rule, students have the privilege of open lunch.

The rules are in place for those of us that choose not to follow them. Everyone knows the feeling; breaking a rule set by your parents or teacher overwhelms you with a sense of rebellion. It feels good. It is simple math; with more rules come more chances to break the rules, and some students simply can not handle the responsibility.

An overwhelming majority of students with detentions, suspensions and referrals have more than just one. Some students may choose not to follow the rules because they do not care, but some find it fun. There is always one person in class or in the hallways that laughs, smiles, or smirks while they are getting in trouble.

At some point, it becomes more fun to break the rules. As the school places more and more rules and regulations on students, we have more chances and opportunities to break those rules. In my opinion, everyone; students, adults, toddlers, have a little bit of a rebel living inside them.

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CHRISTIAN GRANDORF

Your Turn“Yes, there are a lot more rules that

students can break.”

–BRETT BUSH, SOPHOMORE

“Yes, students may feel more restrict-ed or controlled and think that they

have more reason to rebel.”

–PAYTON MOORE, FRESHMAN

“Yes, students have more oppurtuni-ties to break the rules.”

–JOHN EVANCOVICH, SENIOR

“Yes, as they lose their freedoms, they feel that rebellion is the only way to get

them back.”

–LEEZA HERZING, JUNIOR

Kids don’t want to rebel to more rules

Rules are made for kids to follow. If kids follow the rules the order of things will run more smoothly. A convenient system is not what motivates kids to rebel and complicate things.

No one starts food fights in the cafeteria just because you are supposed to keep it on your tray. You do not pass kids in the hallway on their skateboards just because they are supposed to keep them in their lockers. The school board gives us policies to make life

easier for us; not to anger us into rebelling.Restrictions on the freedoms we have can be frustrating,

but when you take a step back and look at how comfortably our school runs you can not help but thank the rules. The administration’s intentions are to make sure our days here at Lakeview are as safe and uncomplicated as they can be. Every rule is made for a good reason not just to be thrown out there so someone can get angry and retaliate.

Teens who obey the rules know that they will not have to deal with a detention, suspension or worse. Laying low and just going with the flow are what the teens intend to do so they do not have to go over any speed bumps along the way to their freedom out of high school. Eventually all teens know that fol-lowing the rules is the smarter thing to do and rebelling against them is just another way to add to the unwanted stress of our adolescent years.

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HALEY BURRILL

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Intro takes on opinionIthinkthatgirlsshouldnotbe

allowedtocarrylargetotesandcallthempurses.Idonotthinkthattheyarenecessarytohaveinthehallwaysaroundourschool.Somegirlswillsaytheyarecarryingalltheirbooks.Thatmightbeanacceptableexcuseifwedidnothaveatenminutepassingtime,butweallhaveplentyoftimetogettoourlockers.Thereisnoreasonsomeoneshouldfeelasiftheyneedalltheirbooksatonetime.Itseemsunfairtomethatwhile

girlscancarrylargepurses,guyscannotcarrythedraw-stringgymbags.Theseparticularbagstakeupverylittleroom,butwhenguysareseencarryingthosebags,theyareaskedtoputthembackintheirlockers.

Meanwhile,whenagirlwalksintothesameroomwithatotefullofbookssheisleftalone.Anotherproblemwithlargebagsis

hallwayspace.Whileitmaynotseemlikeit,acrowdoftotescancausethehallwaystobecomecrampedandcometoastandstill.Iknowitmaynotseemlikean

issue,butlotsofstudentsintheschoolwanttherulechanged.Eitherallowguystocarrydrawstringbags,ortellgirlstheycannotcarrylargetotes.

Signed, Joe Judd

IntrotoJournalismGuestColumnist

16 October 2009

With Halloween just around the corner, students may be looking for a good scare. Haunted houses and scary movies are always good ideas, but what about a scary story about something close to home? Maybe even in your own town... Continue to pg. 18 to read more

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A haunted Halloween

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Horrifying hauntings hit home‘True’ hauntings are

something people watch on television or see in movies. Few would expect to see hauntings actually happen somewhere nearby.

Even in the Battle Creek, creepy events can take place.

The legend of Crying Mary is a story that not everyone knows about.

In 1844, Oak Hill Cemetery was established in downtown Battle Creek. Inside the gates are where the stories began.

Every Sunday at midnight, the statue of Mary appears to cry. It is told that she murdered her children. Shortly afterwards, she decided to kill herself and will eternally weep because of what she has done. Could this story be true or just another false freak-out?

“I believe in ghosts, ever since my older sister scared me when I was younger,” junior Brittany Hayes said.

Some students agree with Hayes train of thought.

“I guess I believe in ghosts, but I have never seen one,” senior Esteban Rivera said.

Some of the students are

Kaleigh WaltersReporter not easily startled though.

“I’ve drove down creepy roads before at night time before and thought I was going to die, but I don’t believe in ghosts,” junior Jordan Osborne said.

Downtown might be a little ways for some, but no worries because there are rumors of ghosts lurking the hallways of Lakeview Middle School.

The answer is yes. Theater Arts teacher Lane Gordon tells the story exactly how everything happened.

“Well, there are a lot of takes on the story, but legend goes there was a fire at Lakeview Middle School years ago. During this fire, a man in a brown coat died. After the fire, he was discovered to be perished. His soul has never been at peace since the fire and he continues to haunt the performance space at the Middle School. To honor the man, before every performance every member of the cast and crew gather in a circle and leave an open space between two seniors. As long as this ritual is performed, no problems will occur,” Gordon said.

A CRYING CLOSE-UP [Above] Yes, beneath her feet is actually wet. Is it simply rain or dew...or truthful tears? [Photo by Kaleigh Walters]

THEATRE RITUALS Catching the crew showing respect before their show takes place. [Photo by Kaleigh Walters]

In the realm Late at night in the basement a

group of friends gather around for a friendly game of Ouija. They believe it will be fun to connect with the other realm for advice, have their future told or simply to hear from a close by spirit.

Rules are simple, start by asking “Is anybody there?”, never play Ouija alone, turn off all electronic devices, only ask one question at a time, do not leave until a spirit says goodbye and remember to always respect the spirits.

Laceey RubleNews Editor “The rules are really precise,” senior

Maura McGlynn said. “I played with a group of friends and we had to read a prayer before we actually started play-ing. Everyone was really into it.”

However, when contacting spirits one must remember they could be contacting anyone, good or evil.

“I was really scared after we started playing it,” McGlynn said. “At first I couldn’t believe the planchette would move on it’s own, when we were talk-ing to a spirit I literally cried because I was so afraid.”of Ouija

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A haunting in the cinema

Compiled by: Loren Wright

Stephen King presents one of the decades most haunting ghost seeking horror films in the movie 1408.

“After seeing [1408], I no longer want to be in a room by myself anymore,” junior Jordan Martin said.

1408 (2007) A peek into Halloween’s most heart-pounding thrills

Quarantine (2008)

Halloween 2 (2009)

Quarantine is an American remake of the Spanish horror film REC. The film is almost a shot by shot remake with a few additions thrown into the mix.

For some, the thrill of this

film comes from the feeling of being in the action.

“The movie was filmed Handicam style,” senior Sam Wilson said. “It’s like you’re actually there, like in the movie Cloverfield.”

Rob Zombie brings yet another thrill film to the Halloween saga.

Halloween 2 picks up right where the last movie left off in terms of the chills it gives brave viewers.

“I usually do not jump during movies,” freshman Paige Barrus said. “This movie made me jump.”

For those looking for a spine-chilling film Halloween 2 is the way to go.

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If one rings a bell on Halloween, all the scary, evil spirits will fly away.

Owls used to scare people a lot, because it is believed that on Halloween they will fly down and steal the soul of anyone about to die.

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Black cats are a common super-stition. They were believed that they were actually the devil.

Nuts were used as magic charms, because Satan was a so called “nut-gatherer.”

If a flame of a candle went out on Halloween, one could

have ghosts visiting them.

If one put their clothes on inside-out and walks backwards Hallow-een night, they might see a witch.

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A closer look at some of the top superstitions involving All Hallow’s Eve

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There is a new addition to the Rockband saga that has waltzed its way into the gam-ing world as of Sept. 9. The Beatles: Rockband.

The game includes four new instruments modeled after the ones that The Beatles members used. These include a Gretsch Duo Jet guitar, a Hofner bass, a Rickenbacker 325 and a Ludwig drum set.

Although there was some turmoil in the actual band, The Beatles: Rockband does not replicate this in the game. This means that all band members play for all of the songs even though that was not the case in real life.

Price of the game is about $55 depending.

All information from www.thebeatlesrockband.com, www.shopper.net and www.comedy-zone.net.

•A Hard Day’s Night•All You Need Is Love•And Your Bird Can Sing•Back in the U.S.S.R.•Birthday•Boys•Can’t Buy Me Love•Come Together•Day Tripper•Dear Prudence•Dig A Pony•Do You Want To Know A Secret•Don’t Let Me Down•Drive My Car•Eight Days A Week•Get Back•Getting Better•Good Morning Good Morning•Hello Goodbye•Helter Skelter•Here Comes The Sun•Hey Bulldog•I Am The Walrus

•I Feel Fine•I Me Mine•I Saw Her Standing There•I Wanna Be Your Man•I Want To Hold Your Hand•I Want You (She’s So Heavy)•I’m Looking Through You•I’ve Got A Feeling•If I Needed Someone•Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds•Octopus’s Garden•Paperback Writer•Revolution•With A Little Help From My Friends•Something•Taxman•The End•Ticket To Ride•Twist And Shout•While My Guitar Gently Weeps•Within You Without You•Yellow Submarine

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ABBEY ROAD Being one of the most popular albums that The Beatles created, it was on Billboard 200 for a total of 129 weeks and sold over 89,000 copies. Information from www.billboard.com. [Photo provided by Alexis Worthington]

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ANIMATION DOMINATION Rockband has created virtual versions of the famous Fab Four. [Photo provided by Alexis Worthington]

The Beatles featured two left handed mem-bers, Paul, whom everyone saw holding his Hoffner bass left handed, and Ringo, whose left handedness is at least partially to blame for his “original” drumming style.

The Beatles got their name from a line in the movie The Wild Ones. Lee Marvin’s char-acter said the motorcycle gang wanted Mar-lon Brando’s character back, even “the bee-tles” (he was referring to the women in the gang). The Beatles changed the “ee” to “ea” so it was like the musical term “beat.”

“I would buy/play The Beatles: Rockband because The Beatles are just one of those bands I’ll never get tired of, so it’s even better that they have a Rockband version.”

-Sophomore Natalie Cope

“I wouldn’t buy/play The Beatles: Rockband because I don’t play Rockband, if I played it I would, but I don’t play Rockband.”

-Senior Lauren Murray

“I would buy/play The Beatles: Rockband because The Beatles are gods.”

-Sophomore Malachi Barrett

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Texting: teens’ new epidemic Phone bills rise daily from

their use, companies design their phones specially for them and most teens just can-not get enough of them. Text messages are achieving the role as our culture’s new and addicting phenomenon.

This new phone frenzy is becoming more popular with each press of the send button. Although most are unaware that texting can lead to what scientists believe will end in psychological problems.

“I haven’t heard that texting can affect you in that way,” senior Emma Hovarter said.

However, The British Medical Association (BMA) has done research and has come to the conclusion that the more texts sent the higher the risk of obtaining memory

loss, anxiety problems, stress issues or sleep deprivation.

“I don’t let it stress me out,”

it may be harder than one might presume.

“I have definitely noticed

I’m on the golf course or in the pool because I’m just always busy,” Hovarter says.

Concerns about the effects of text messaging are not be-ing brought to the attention of the millions of people actually being victimized.

“I text probably about every ten minutes especially on the weekends, but during school I probably text every hour,” Schneider said.

As the texting epidemic continues to spread, people maintain their flow of daily text messages and phone com-panies continue to put out the latest phones for efficient text messaging. People are usually unaware of the long-term.

“During a lot of conversa-tions with different people I am texting, sometimes I’ll for-get what we’re talking about,” Hovarter said.

TEXTING FEVER Gray gets the latest news when texting on his cell phone [Photo by Kaleigh Walters]

sophomore Cory Gray said. “I’ve learned to multi-task so that I don’t fall behind at school, but I can keep up on my text messages, too.”

Not all students let the predicted affects of texting oc-cur in their lives, but for some

the change in the amount of sleep I’m getting,” junior Susie Schneider said.

Getting involved in school seems to help some students slack off in the texting area of their daily lives.

“I seem to text less while

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Did you know . . . .

The average user replaces his or her cell phone every 18 months.

Over 18.5 billon texts are sent each month in the United States.

There are over 68.7 million text users in the United States.

Text messages are usually read 15 minutes within being recieved.

79% of the United States owns a cell phone with texting already made available on 98% of these cell phones.

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On Aug. 29, 1958 the “King of Pop” was born. Michael Jackson became a star at the age of fi ve, topping charts from the beginning. With his new styles and new invented dance moves, he infl uenced people world wide.

Jackson set trends and found a fresh way to entertain his audiences, making people fall in love with him.

Not only did Jackson take hold of a Grammy, but he also won awards for his famous “moonwalk” dance.

This year, Lakeview High School decided to honor his success with a Michael Jack-son theme football game.

In doing this, the dance team had performed to a number of Jackson’s songs and included a few of Jack-son’s moves in the choreogra-phy as well.

The seniors dressed in white v-necks and skinny

pants, while cheering on Lakeview High School’s football players, to imitate the styles Mi-chael Jackson dressed in for his famous videos.

The tribute was meant to refl ect on the good things Mi-chael did as an entertainer, and although our “King of Pop” has died, he still remains an im-portant fi gure to pop music.Top 10 Hits:

1. Billie Jean2. Black or White3. Say Say Say4. Rock With You5. Beat it!6. Man In The Mirror7. Bad8. Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough9. You Are Not Alone10. The Way You Make Me Feel(According to about.com)

1960: At the age of fi ve, Jackson became lead vocalist of the Jackson 5

1971: Jackson went solo at the age of 13

1980: Jackson’s solo album sold over 1 million copies

1970: the Jackson 5’s fi rst album made the Billboard Top 100 chart

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Micheal Jackson tribute

IMPERSONATING THE IDOL Lakeview High school cheers on players in their MJ uniforms. [Photo by Angie Embury]

1983: “Thriller” won eight Grammy nomitations

1982: Jackson did a duet with Paul MCartney and also came out with the “Thriller” album

1984: Jackson received a presidential award from Ronald Regan

2009: Jackson passed away

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The internet now-a-days is commonly known as one of the most useful tools. Yet, not everyone knows how to use it to its full advantage.

Out of time and in a hurry? No problem. There are Web sites that are quick and help-ful for getting the information to anyone quickly, aside from Google and Yahoo of course.

“The Web sites that I check daily are Drudgereport.com for all the news updates and Antsmarching.org which gives me information on the Dave Matthews Band,” history teacher Scott Durham said.

Although most teachers and teenagers do not have the same interest on many sub-jects so they usually do not frequent the same web sites.

Looking for good music? Pandora.com allows one to pick a song and will create a play list of songs that are similarly related.

Going shopping? Money issues can easily be saved by using couponcabin.com.

History teacher Jake Zim-merman shares his favorite Web sites as well.

“CIAfactbook.com because I can find out anything I want

about any country,” Zimmer-man said.

Similar to Sparknotes.com, is Pinkmonkey.com. It gives one book summaries for free whenever needed.

Having a bad day? Allow Ahajokes.com to cheer one up instantly with thousands of jokes on their site.

World at War is a popular class among Lakeview stu-dents. Junior Kylie Cumback knows just the web site to help her out in that class.

“Spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk is what I like because it’s got a bunch of history to help me write my papers in World at War,” Cumback said.

Wikipedia.com is a well-known Web site that will give information on just about anything a person could imagine looking for.

Fever? Flu? Even a cough? WebMD.com is a fast way to diagnose somebody’s sick-ness without making a time-consuming doctors trip.

For anyone who is look-ing to advertise or simply trying to sell something, Craigslist.com is the place for one to go.

Basically, the internet can be an extremely handy tool when used properly.

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Once upon a dream, there was an artist with a vision, a band and a place to record. Eventually, that vision resulted in a loyal fan following, and by the third album, a Grammy nomination. It may not sound too likely, but this fairy tale is exactly what happened to James Mercer of The Shins.

Wincing The Night Away is the third and latest album from indie/alternative pop-rock group The Shins and it packs a track list full of catchy singles and thoughtful lyrics. Released in January of 2007, Wincing The Night Away was nominated for a Grammy award for Best Alternative Music Album. It debuted at number two on the Billboard music chart and remains a favorite among The Shins’ fans. Band members James Mercer, Marty Crandall, Dave Hernandez and Jesse Sandoval are clearly in their element.

The title, a play on “Twistin’ The Night Away” by Sam Cooke, is a reference to Mercer’s chronic insomnia, during which much of this album was conceived. In fact, parts of it were recorded in Mercer’s own basement.

The album opens with the melodic, nearly hypnotic notes of “Sleeping Lessons” - an-other reference to Mercer’s affliction - which quickly evolves into a fast, bass-heavy hit that will have anyone strumming on their air guitars. This track is immediately followed by the extremely popular “Australia,” an upbeat adventure in taking chances and living life.

The rest of the album holds up nicely, from the brief “Pam Berry” to standout songs “Phantom Limb” and “Turn On Me.” The al-bum wraps up with the soft notes of “A Comet Appears,” proving that to the very end, The Shins remain able to weave stories through mesmerizing chords and lyrical metaphors.

Every song on this album is unique, with its own distinct sound, story and energy. They all completely deserved the album’s Grammy nomination, and each one is worth every penny spent. From the fast, headbanging beats to the endearing melodic ballads, Wincing The Night Away comes highly reccomended. It’s the kind of album no one will mind get-ting stuck in their head.

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Ifyoulikedthis,wealsorecommend--------------------------------------------This album by American alternative band Irving is composed of perfect study tunes with great bass gui-tar and vocals.

Fans of the young-adult music genre will love this funny, angst-filled 80’s teen classic starring John Cusack and Ione Skye.

Most have seen the movie, but the book that inspired The Princess Bride is every bit as fun and adventurous.GoodMorningBeautiful SayAnything ThePrincessBride

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I, Bailey Broderick, went over to Alexis’ house on Sunday around 11:30 in

the morning. I walked into a cute three bedroom, two bathroom house just five minutes away from my own home. The first thing I noticed about the home is how feminine it was. Unlike my house, which has two boys living there, this house

is filled with three girls. With this came multiple vases of beautiful flowers, the ultimate chick flick collection, and interior design that could only be accomplished by an abundance of estrogen. Needless to say, I felt very comfortable and welcomed.

One thing I was not used to was the rules and regulations of the house. My parents are slightly strict when it comes to what is and isn’t allowed, such as curfews and chores. Since I can not drive, my curfew is a little earlier than Worthington’s. In my teen swap home, I was responsible for the whole family’s laundry but other than that, I was just required to take care of myself.

I, Alexis Worthington, hopped into my car Sunday around 11:30 a.m. and

headed over to Bailey’s house to see how our lives are different.

She lives in a two-story house with two bathrooms and three bedrooms. The basement is almost completely dedicated to sports and games. It includes a ping-pong

table, pool table, 72” screen television, Guitar Hero, Wii, PlayStation 2, work out benches, a treadmill and a ton of autographed sports memorabilia.

Turns out our families have quite different values too. Her parents try to do things together such as eat meals as a family, go to church together every Sunday, go camping in the Upper Peninsula for a week every summer, go on family vacations, take rides in her father’s ‘67 Mustang Convertible and much more.

The television was a constant blur of football and Major League Baseball, none of which I could figure out considering nobody in my family watches sports.

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Two members of The Crystal staff switch houses for a Sunday after-noon, and are thrown into the rou-tines of the new environment.

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Melissa Galizio-Pat-rick’s sister, who plays lacrosse with Lynsee

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Lynsee Barker-Has Biology with Travis Lankerd 1st block.

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What we shouldn’t knowTori JorgensenSports Editor

Common Theories

Tupac is not deadSome people believe that Tupac is still alive because he came out with new music recently.

Bush knew 9/11

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There are many different debates and arguments every day, but how many of those could potentially be con-spiracies? There are a few out there, and some take them very seriously.

On the topic of former President George W. Bush knowing about the Sept. 11 attacks before they happened, there are many views.

“There’s no way the Presi-dent of the United States had anything to do with killing his own people. It seems weird that the government would do that,” junior An-drew Martin said.

“I think that it was an in-side job, but I don’t think that Bush knew about it,” junior Yinon Saden said.

Most theories will never be proven, and there will always remain controversy.

5 things you should know that inspire

the spirit

It has been said that when animals stare into

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Only 48% of people believe in

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Over 59% of people belive they have lived or currently do live in a

haunted house.

Most supernatural experts say that what people consider to be the scariest things occur at

night.

It has been said that teens and children are the most likely to

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Mr. Lane Gordon

“It’s my way of proving my independance to my-self and others,” teacher Molly Alderson said.

• Where she got itThe Laughing Gremlin

• When she got it Two years ago

•Where is it located?On her left foot

• Want more?Yes, after teaching career

“It represents my husband and my kids. It’s their astrological signs,” teacher Jodi Darland said.

• Where she got it:Multiple shops

• When she got it:Ages 19, 25 and 31

• Where is it located? On her left shoulder

• Want more? Yes

“Everything I have has purpose and meaning behind it,” teacher Lane Gordon said.

• Where he got itFort Wayne

• When he got itTwo years ago

• Where it’s at?On his wrist

• Want more? Absolutely

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While some students have lived in Battle Creek most, if not all of their life, Delapo Jubreel is unlike any of these students.

Living in Lagos, Nigeria for the first 13 years of his life, Jubreel moved to Battle Creek in May of last year.

“My dad wanted me to move here because he thought it would be better for me,” Jubreel said.

While Lagos is, according to Jubreel, “like Texas all year long,” Battle Creek is quite opposite temperature wise. “I hate the snow,” Jubreel said.

The weather isn’t the only thing that’s different between Battle Creek and Lagos.

“Here, the people are more friendly and here is kind of like a mixture of all the people around the world, so I can meet a lot of different people,” Jubreel said.

The biggest shock about the move though, was the language.

“I kind of speak British-English so when I came here it was like ‘woah, weird,’” Jubreel said.

Despite all the differences, Jubreel is content to be living here and experiencing all sorts of new things.

SPANNING THE SEVEN SEAS Jubreel, although he has lived in Nigeria his entire life until May of 2008, has seen multiple countries that span the world and have quite a few differences. Jubreel visited Germany and Switzerland. Overall, Jubreel prefers America best. “Here is more cooperative and accepting. If you do bad stuff they’ll just let you go,” Jubreel said.

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Brittany Cooney“Shane plays the trumpet and soccer

and that’s cool. We always walk to Meijer and Arby’s,” freshman Austin Fritz said. “He’s fun to be around because he’s more kiddish than other people.”

“He has no life so he can always hang out with me. And I am always laughing around him,” junior Chris Calderone said.

Shane McGlynn

Torrey Hutchinson

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“She’s a sasstress and ab-solutely beautiful inside and out. She’s an activist. She’s like my little sister and I love her,” senior Blake Mackie said.

Sydney Bicknell

“She always puts me in a good mood and is very opti-mistic. She’s kind to others and makes me want to be a bet-ter person,” junior Kelsey Goss said.

Liz Huston“How could you not like Mike Gendernalik?

He’s like awesome reincarnated into a human being,” sophomore Steve Short said. “He looked after me a lot freshman year, I guess that’s why I look up to him so much.” Mike Gendernalik

“She always makes me laugh and is pretty much up for anything. She’s crazy,” senior Katelyn Hernandez said. “We both have the same personality, that’s why we get along so well.”

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Senior Drew Champlin saved his money all summer to buy his 2005 Yamaha FZ6-600 motorcycle. His navy blue bike stands out amongst the other cars in the parking lot. “I love it because no one else has one, and it’s really quick,” Champlin said.

WHY IT’S STUNNING• $8 to fill the tank• 50 mpg• 160 mph• Fun to ride• Dark blue• Sounds awesome• Easy to ride

Junior Lucas Laughlin refers to his 1998 Buick Re-gal as ‘The Tank”. “The Tank” has been through a rash of vandalizations. “I’ve been ravi-olied, broken into, had my tires slashed and someone hit it with a baseball bat and broke one of the windows,” Laughlin said.

W H Y I T ’ S J U N K Y• Torn seats• Dented and dinged• Bounces on the highway• Driver’s side door sticks• Covered in bird poop• Really messy inside

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