The Wire Issue 2 2011

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History of Halloweenpage 8.

Health Remediespage 10.

Volleyball Championspage 7.

October 2011

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ReportersTrever DanielsEric Finnegan

Mackenzie HatcherBlake Huber

Courtney LorenzenRebekah PiercyKayleen Smith

Taylor UnderwoodTara VanRiper

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Editors in ChiefSanjula Mahathantila Logan Marada

Managing EditorJames Hodge

Design Editor

Photography EditorKhoi Nguyen

Business EditorCassidy MillerAdviser

Mary Langille

Editorial Policy

Letters to the Editor

Victoria Anderson

Assistant EditorCarrie Miller

The Earthquake House sounds very safe, but don't think too soon. The earthquake house is a house shaped like a ball that has earthquake sensors built in, so if the Richter’s pick up a big enough earthquake, the house will be sent off of its holders and be allowed to roll freely where ever the earthquake takes it, but the house stays stable on the inside allowing it to be upright and safe while it may roll throughout the neighborhood.

Is your child trouble when it comes to changing their diaper? If so, the Junior Jail is perfect for you! The Junior Jail starts by covering your child’s torso with a giant arch not allowing them to get up. For some extra reinforcement, their little knobby wrists and ankles are strapped down by Vel-cro restricting any struggling by the child, and allowing an easy diaper change.

Knowing our future must be safe, the all-terrain stroller was built to combat the everyday dangers of; broken sidewalks, pushy people, and other unsafe situations. The All-Terrain Stroller is built like a torpedo with tank tracks at the bottom, so your little poopsy-doopsy will be safe and stylish.

Story By: Logan Marada and Trever DanielsInvention Convention: The Wackiest Inventions Ever Patented

The Stud Spectacles live up to their catchy name, rather than having ear pieces to hold your glasses on, literal face studs are made by your eyebrows to hold the spectacles in place.

The Rain Dome is essentially a plastic bag that you can breathe through that covers your head. When you breathe, small holes pentrate through so the dangers of suffacation are gone, but you looking ridiculous still exists.

Rain Dome

Junior Jail

Earthquake House

Do you love fishing, but hate try-ing at it? Then the Elctro Fishing Rod will be perfect for you. While man struggles across the lake with his net, poll, and bait, you will be sending 1,000 volts through the water for the easy fish pick-up. Batteries not included.

Electro Fishing

Stud Spectacles

All-Terrain Stroller

All invention pictures and findings are credited to totallyabsurd.com, check out the website for more laughs and wacky inventions.

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Story by Kayleen Smith

1. What are your videos about?I honestly don’t know, anything I think of or that bugs me.

2. Why do you make your videos?To entertain people.

3. What’s your favorite part of making them?Making people laugh about other people being stupid.

4. How many have you made?30

5. When/Why did you start?Feb. 1; August I feel like my mind needs to be set free aside from myself.

6. Do you get a lot of views?Yes.

- Kyle Smith (Sophomore)

Youtube:Just like Google and Facebook, YouTube

has become one of those words brought up in everyday conversations, and occasionally even used as a verb. Anyone can see any video, and anyone can upload a video if they create a free account. All you need to do is take a video, upload it, and it’s there for the world to see. There are tons of types of videos too, everything from music videos to spoofs to commentaries and news shows. Basically you can find almost anything.

Proving that videos can be about anything is YouTube video creator sophomore, Kyle Smith. Smith has made about 30 videos, and started back in August. What is his favorite thing about making his videos? “Making people laugh about other people being stupid,” he says. Like most videos made, Smith makes his videos to entertain and amuse people, and obviously it works because he’s gotten quite a few views. His videos are about anything from random noises to making cinnamon toast, to why you shouldn’t judge by stereotypes. His videos are really entertaining and funny especially the

one where he makes tons of random noises. YouTube is somewhere you can find

almost anything, from your favorite song, to rants from random people about every topic under the sun. There are other video sites out there of course, but none compare to YouTube. People have become famous from having just one hit video on the site. With some people one video turns into a whole series or a bunch of variations on the first video, like The Annoying Orange, The Greatest Freakout Ever, and Literal Trailer videos. Of course not all of them are at the same level of greatness, and some are one hit wonders like Charlie bit me, but there are still plenty of great videos to choose from.

So if you have a couple hours, or just a couple minutes to waste or you’re just bored, hop onto YouTube and enter a world of creativity. Whether you want to laugh or sing along to your favorite song, you will find a video that will entertain you. Who knows you might even try to become a YouTube star yourself.

Kyle broadcasts himself

This refrigerator mounts on the wall, and to use, you simply put food into its biopolymer gel, and then it cools.

A sophomore Kyle Smith at Lewis Central, lets himself be known on youtube, by creat-ing and making his own videos.

Just when you thought cars couldn’t get any crazier, here’s the new 2030 solar powered car.

Coca Cola powered phone? The UK designer says that the energy from the carbohydrates can power the phone.

“It’s crazy to think that everyday the world is changing, but to think about what it might be in ten years, or even thirty is even crazier!”- Kayla Jones (Junior)

Photo by Tara VanRiper

Back to the FutureSimple everyday objects continue improving

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One of the major problems facing the United States in this modern era is the price of gasoline. Rising to almost $3.76 a gallon in Council Bluffs this summer, the strain on wallets nationwide was tremendous. With the recent economical breakdown, the prices dropped down to almost $3.00 a gallon. But while you’re filling up, have you ever wondered how the price of gas is determined? Here’s the breakdown.

Story by James Hodge

These funds go to the state for use of gas.

These funds go to the drilling companies

Graphic by James Hodge

DenmarkAmericaVS

-Anything from fast food to sandwiches, chips, or leftovers.- A lot of processed and frozen foods (TV Dinners, Frozen Pizzas, etc.)-Fast food; Taco Bell, Burger, McDonald’s, etc.

Lunch-Dark rye bread with some sort of meat-sausage on top.-Pita, with salad, ham, etc.

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Breakfast

-Oatmeal with milk-Yogurt-Dark rye bread-Fruit

-Sugar Cereal-Pop Tarts- Or possibly nothing

- Low fat meat (Chicken, pork etc.) with potatoes and salad. - Pasta and rice are both very common

-Very similar to lunch.-Sometimes main course could be pizza,Chicken, or a burger.-Varies among person.

Dinner- Milk or Water -Water, Milk, Soda,

and Tea.

Drinks

- All of the TV-series made in the US, are shown in Denmark as well. - That practically means, a lot of the Danish youth wastes their time on watching non-sense TV as well

-America is popular for its television. Many series and movies are shown all over the world.-Watching tele-vision is one of America’s favor-ite pastimes.

Television - Usually school starts between 8-8:15 - Classes are 45 minutes each. - You have two breaks of 30 minutes. - You stay in the same classroom the whole day (Therefore it is only the teachers that moves around) - As you stay in the same class the whole day, you will also be in the same class with the same people every day, throughout the day - The school-day usually ends between 1:45 and 2:30 - You have 6 periods throughout the day, some can be 2 classes might stretch over two hours - Therefore you have a new schedule every day throughout the week!

-Classes here start at 7:35-Classes are typically an hour.-You only have a break for lunch.-Many classes with many teachers.-The school day ends at either 12:10 or 2:45-You see different people every day, seeing as how you change from class to class.-You have 6 school periods through-out the day. They are the same for a period of time, and then change after a period of time.-No school period is more than one hour long. Sometimes, they are shorter depending on the day.

School System

- In Denmark, you go to school at 8:15, and go home afterwards. Sports are “not” a part of the school. Everyone play in sports clubs. - Sports are usually 2 times a week.- In Denmark, you have to be 18 to drive a car, therefore you are VERY independent on a par-ent or you bike around. - Because of that, people are not as social as in the U.S The drinking age in Denmark is 16 years old. When you are between 16-18 you can buy any liquids with up to 16.7% alcohol in it. Because of that law, drinking is not seen as a bad thing, though most people under 18 do not drink irresponsible, because most times their parents has to come get them afterwords. - There is NO such thing, as a “mall” in Den-mark.Instead most major cities (20.000+ people) has a pedestrian street with stores on both sides of you. It is a long road through the city, where no cars are allowed.

-Sports are the main after-school activity for most kids.-Most high school teens are a part of a sport or support a sport. Those who are in sports have practice every day after school for a period of time, depending on what sport it is. -In America, you can drive at the age of 14, get your intermediate license at the age of 16 and your full license at the age of 18. You can own a car all during high school, that way you don’t have to ride the bus or wait on your parents to pick you up.-The legal drinking age is 21. Therefore, you can drink anytime during that age.-Of course America has malls. Where else can you find stores within a walking dis-tance of each other? Not to mention inside a building, instead of having to deal with that pesky weather.

Free Time

This goes to the people who turn the crude into gas

This goes to gas stations

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The NFL had an extensive lockout which finally got resolved, now NBA, step up to the plate, you are the next lockout to take its place. What is the main problem with the situation between players and owners? The commissioner of the NBA, David Stern, claims that since the last CBA deal in 2005, the NBA has lost 1 billion dollars. Stern also claims that 22 of the 30 teams suffered loss of money.

The NBA and the owners want to create a salary cap, the players insist on no salary cap, while the owners think that is mandato-ry to have one. Another issue with the new agreement is the salary of the total NBA. The players held 57 percent of the income from the previous agreement. The owners think that is too high.” I’m not on anyone’s side” said Junior Nick Narmi. “The players get paid too much money, but all I want to see is basketball games and the owners are lock-ing the players out.” This is nerve-wracking for the players because while this agreement is going on, players are receiving no checks.

NBA officials have already canceled training camp and also postponed 43 preseason games. The season is in jeop-ardy as a whole, along with players’ fi-nancial status. “I think that the lockout will end before Christmas,” said Narmi.

Some players have signed on to other teams in Europe to get more money for their families. New Jersey Nets star Deron Williams signed in to play with Besiktas in Turkey because of the lockout. May-be the most shocking news is Los Ange-les Lakers star Kobe Bryant is negotiating a deal to play in Italy during the lockout.

The lockout is an ongoing theme and will continue to be one just like the NFL lockout was. If you are an NBA fan, I would start to get a little nervous because there may be no season.

When Will It End?

NBA, step up to the plate, you are the next lockout to take place

Story by Blake Huber

Building Tough

Story by Blake Huber

It has been a tough road for the Titans this far into the season. The Titans have lost five games while winning three with one no contest. “It didn’t feel like we were a team with five losses” said junior offensive lineman Austin Lear. But if you take a closer look, the Titans have lost five games by a combined total of 18 points. Lewis Central can still make the playoffs if they win out.

There have been many stand out players for the Titans this year. Alex Reed has been a hot commodity this year. Reed has thrown for 623 yards with six touchdowns and two interception. Reed has a staggering 1485 yards and 19 touchdowns. Let’s compare these stats to a famous running back in the pros, Adrian Peterson. In sixteen games last

It didn’t feel like we were a team with five losses.

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season, Peterson ran for 1298 yards with twelve touchdowns. As I stated earlier, Reed has scrambled for 1485 yards and has already scored more touchdowns than Peterson. Reed leads the team in passing and rushing, but we all know there are 11 guys on the field and each one contributes in some form.

Although it was a dissapointing season for the Titans, they still could have gone undefeated because they did lose those five games by a combined eighteen points. The Titans will come back with a majority of their starters returning including junior star quarterback Alex Reed.

Pictures by Eric Finnegan

Their brotherhood bond has been stronger than ever this year

Every year, the volleyball juniors present gifts to the senior girls as part of a regular tradition. The gifts show appreciation and recognize the leadership and friendship they developed throughout the year. Volleyball juniors pictured above: Amber Huttman, Natalie Madsen, Aubrey Norville, Morgan Malskeit, Morgan Means and Kayla Jones.

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season.” Kara Dunphy remains in the volley-ball teams’ prayers and everyone’s prayers.

The Titans are not just playing cupcakes, either. Urbandale, Mason City, Ames, Sioux City North, Sioux City East, and Sioux City Bishop Heelan are just some of the teams the Titans have competed against this year.

Some statistical leaders for the Titans in-clude Carly Demarque with an astonishing 249 kills and seventeen aces. Marlee Price also has killed the ball 147 times. Morgan Means leads the team with digs with 191, and Mattie Misfeldt also has 126 digs. Demarque happens to top the team in blocks too with 66. Aubrey Norville also has 36 blocks.

The volleyball team contends in the districts and hopefully will make a run to state. Anything can happen.

Story by Blake Huber

Titans Volleyball is here and is here to stay. The girls have displayed great de-termination this season with a record of 27 and 8. That’s not all though; the Titans are conference champions. The Titans did not lose a conference game all season.

A motivation for the girls this season hap-pens to be Kara Dunphy. Kara is the daugh-ter of former Lewis Central middle school principal Mr. Dunphy and Titan Hills teacher Deanne Dunphy. Kara is battling leukemia and the girls have established a relationship with Kara. Morgan Means is a starter for the team and states that “we played for Kara.” They directed everyone to wear orange at a previous game this year to symbolize the fight against cancer. “We broke the huddle saying Kara, and she was our motivation all

Photos by Taylor Underwood

At the pink-out game for the seniors, the girls prepare to play Red Oak. The girls won the game in four sets to finish off their undefeated record in the Hawkeye 10 Conference.

At the first conference game of the season, junior Natalie Madsen gets ready to serve the ball.

Juniors Amber Huttman and Aubrey Nor-ville wait anxiously for the next point.

Conference Champs“We played for Kara,” said junior Morgan Means, a starter for the team.

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?Horror Movies

The good, the bad and the “are you kidding me”

The GoodParanormal Activity (2007)The new-age scary movie catalyst took the world by storm when it hit theaters in ’07. The story follows a couple, Micah and Katie who are facing a series of demonic entities during the night. It turns out that there is a demon that has been following Katie since her child-hood, and Micah is a bit too curious, so he continues to delve into it. The story is a per-fect mixture of suspense, silence, and being subtly scary. Spoiler Alert! After the tension builds in the house, one night Katie is dragged out of bed, and eventually kills Micah.

The Exorcist (1973)The all-time great masterpiece of The Exor-cist lives on year after year. The very twisted and demented film holds a top 250 spot on IMDB’s list of best movies of all-time. The Ex-orcist is about a young child who is possessed by an unknown entity, and when the entity is combatted by a group of priests, it doesn’t take too kindly. Spoiler Alert! Damien, the exorcist, falls down the stairs and dies.

The Bad

The Boogeyman (2005)The Boogeyman is actually a good-bad movie. The paradoxical sense of that statement fits the name as well. I mean, can a movie called “The Boogeyman” be that scary? The movie is about a kid whose father is killed by a clos-et monster. He returns years later to conquer his fear of the silly closet monster, but it turns out it isn’t so silly. Spoiler Alert! The Boogey-man ends up taking the main character into the closet and as the suspense builds, you see the very, very ridiculous lime green monster.

Jeepers Creepers 2 (2003)Jeepers Creepers 2 is a movie of hilarious pro-portions. The killer scarecrow is back, and not exactly like he was the first time. The movie is about a killer scarecrow who has 23 days every 23 springs to feed on animals and most of all… Humans! During this 23 day span a high school cheer team and football team gets attacked by the Creeper. What makes this movie is hilarious isn’t so much the stupidity of the film, but more so the dumb script and poor attempt in being scary. Spoiler Alert! The Creeper ends up getting captured on the last day and goes into his “cocoon”. The movie picks up 23 years later when two farm-ers are waiting for the Creeper to break free.

The “Are you Kidding Me”?

Troll 2 (1990)

The Holy Grail of awful horror movies, this has been deemed many times as “The Worst Movie Ever”, and lives up to the hype. Troll 2 is a story about a family who moves into a new town called Nilbog, (Goblin spelled backwards, which doesn’t make sense be-cause it’s supposed to be about Trolls, not Goblins) where there are goblins disguised as humans who plan to turn them into broccoli and eat them. Spoiler Alert! So, it turns out in the end that the grandfather of the family kills off all the goblins with a bologna sandwich. That’s right, a bologna sandwich, the goblins were vegetarians.

Mr. Jingles (2006)

This movie is the perfect recipe for an awful horror flick. We start out with a Killer Clown, a bunch of stupid high school kids who are on drugs, the worst script ever, poor film quality, and series of kill scenes that hardly make sense. Mr. Jingles is about a clown who is imprisoned for crimes he didn’t com-mit, but when freed, he takes out his anger on the families of the guilty, and the guilty themselves. The plot is sporadic as well as the script which is riddled with awful jokes, and is set up primarily for kill scenes with way too much blood and gore. Spoiler Alert! Mr. Jingles holds the main character, Angie, hos-tage in her house, but when the cops go to break in she walks out with a hatchet in hand.

FEAR:Is your money worth your fear?

Creepy old cowboys, dead bodies, Mar-co-polo in the dark, and extremely loud chainsaws. It looks to me as if it is the time for the ever-so-glorious haunted houses. Many go for the adrenaline rush, many go to get scared out of their pants and many go just to hang out with their friends. Regardless the rea-son, you still seem to get scared just the same.It seems that the visit to a haunted house is similar for each customer, but you have to have your own experience. To begin I ques-tioned going because I wasn’t sure if I would like it. Then I decided to drag some friends along because I definitely did not want to be all alone. I got there and considered turning back. While I was in line all I could think about is how I suddenly had the urge to pee. I slowly

got closer to the entrance and continuously said to myself, “It’ll all be okay, it’ll all be okay.” As soon as I got inside I wondered if I was go-ing to survive. I ran screaming from the house and at first, I was just glad I survived then I went to tell all my friends that I am a ‘big shot’ because I went through a haunted house.Going through a haunted house is a once in a lifetime thing; you only ‘need’ to go once in a lifetime. Any ‘fear seeker’ should consider attending a haunted house at least once. It is well worth your time, money and fear.

Story by Taylor Underwood

Jack-o’-lanturns, ghouls, witch brews, and sugary treats are all the typical associations of one of America’s favorite holidays: Hal-loween. That’s right, the most anticipated fall holiday for most and the eve to November is right around the corner. With preparations being made for an all night romp in masquer-ade and more candy than you can shake a stick at, one never really puts a thought into the history of Halloween or why we even celebrate it. How did Halloween get started?

The origins are thought to have started back in ancient Rome with the festival of Pomona, the goddess of fruits and seeds, or in the Roman feast of the dead. Despite the mentioning of the feasts, there are no records of what went on at the feasts.

Although the Romans had the feasts in honor of Pomona, there was another tribe in the world with whom Halloween is more closely associated: the Pagans. During the late 10th century, the Pagans of Northern Ireland held a festival called Samhain on what would be October 31st in the mod-ern Gregorian calendar. The Pagans consid-ered this day to be their New Year celebra-tion, and celebrated with feasts, rituals, and dancing. It wasn’t until about 6 centuries later that the name Halloween came around.

16th century Scotland brought around the Catholic faith and the celebrated All Saints Day, or All Hallows Day as it was called, on November 1st. The decision to make Oc-tober 31st All Hallows Eve was obvious,

and over the years it turned into All Hal-lows, Hallows Eve, and finally Halloween.

With all this knowledge in hand, you fi-nally have something to think about as you are putting up those hanging bats or carving those soon-to-be animat-ed turnips. That’s right, I said turnips.

Carving the traditional pumpkin has not always been the tradition. It’s time to take another trip back to ancient Scotland and Ireland. The tradition in those days was to carve out lanterns out of turnips as to re-member the souls who were stuck in pur-gatory, or are stuck between heaven and hell. It wasn’t until immigrants from these islands coming to North America decid-ed to use pumpkins instead, which were much more readily available and a lot eas-ier to carve out, that the tradition began.

Other symbols of Halloween include clas-sical monsters (like Frankenstein, Dracula, witches, etc.), ghosts, zombies, and ghouls of all shapes and sizes. Thanks to authors like Mary Shelly (Frankenstien), Bram Stoker (Dracula), and movie directors like Alfred Hitchcock and Stephen King, the world of Halloween became a lot more frightening.

With Halloween coming up soon, here are a few tips for you to have a success-ful Halloween: don’t take candy from old women in pointy hats, always look for the black cat, and don’t eat all your candy at once. Have a safe Halloween!

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Have you ever wanted to get more involved in school, but do not know where you will fit in, or what you will enjoy the most? Lewis Central has many clubs or after school activities that you can join.

Many people know that Lewis Central has 5 Star, but at the same time they do not know what it is. What is it: 5 Star is a group in our school that is focusing around mentoring, tutoring, and transitioning. “It helps kids improve study skills, and help pass classes,” says senior Kassi Nauman. Students are willing to spend their time during or after school helping peers to comprehend and get a better understand-ing on their school work. It also helps some students to actually graduate. Who is in charge?: Mrs. McComas, and Mrs. Peverill. Meets: on schedule dates usually before schools starts at 7 a.m. in the library.

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Lewis Central has an art club. Students enjoy art club for many different reasons. “I love to paint, and being able to paint murals on the walls at school is really fun because people get to see my hard work and it’s a great way to show school spirit,” junior Stacie Brant expresses. The murals you see around our school are done by our own students; they get to display their talent. When these members get to paint and draw it’s another way to express their selves, and show people a different side of their person-alities. It’s a great place to be yourself. Who is in charge?: Mrs. Lewis. Meets: Tuesday after school in the art room.

FCA stands for Fellowship of Christian Athletes. What is it: Students can come together and share faith and work together to get it out in the school, even though FCA is not a school sponsored club. “I think FCA makes a difference in our school because it encourages kids to step out in their faith and be a light to their classmates and set a good example to the rest of the school,” says junior Aubrey Norville states. The past couple years FCA has not really taken a part in the school, but this year the group is getting more involved in the school. This year they have already taken part in having a jersey auction, fifth quarter, see you at the poll, and are currently planning future events. Since the first meeting, many peo-ple have joined, and are still joining. Who is in charge?: Mrs. Huber. Meets: listen to announcements.

The school has many different clubs that everyone can get in too. If you can’t why don’t you start your own? It’s not hard. Here are just a couple steps you would have to take.

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• Cold- Chicken noodle soup• Why? Found anti-inflammatory causing

mucus to break down.

• Brain freeze- Put your thumb to the roof of your mouth

• Why? Causes the palate to warm, so nerves don’t cause blood to surge to your brain.

• Side cramps- Change breathing pattern when running. (Deep breaths)

• Why? Keeps diaphragm raised, keeping stress of your side.

• Headache- Cold shower, drink water, mints

• Why- Reduce pain, head aches can be from dehydration

• Hiccups- Stand on one leg, plug your nose, and jump.

• Why? Soothing the diaphragm and holding carbon dioxide.

HOW TO START A CLUB

• Stomach ache- Drink unsweetened Kool- Aid, NO sports drinks (Gatorade)

• Why? Too much sugar can worsen the symptoms.

• Bug bites- Ice.• Why? Reduce itching feeling

Step 1: Find people that are interested. Step 2: Get an adult sponsor,.Step 3: Have a mission, know what you want to do, and get organized.Step 4: You have to talk to Mr. Hale so he can approve it.

Being around individuals with the same interests as you is fun and being in a club is a great way to make friends!

Story by Kayleen Smith

Story by Mackenzie Hatcher

The quick and fast way to solve some of the everyday problems.

Clubs: Want to join a club? Here is your opportunity!

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Art member Stacie Brant is putting the finishing touches on one of her many masterpieces.

Photo by Mackenzie Hatcher

News came yesterday morning in America that sixty nine year old Muammar Gaddafi was killed by rebels in Libya. Gadaffi was the dictator of the Middle Eastern country Libya for forty two years. President Obama stated yesterday that “This marks the end of a long and painful chapter for the people of Libya who now have the opportunity to determine their own destiny in a new and democratic Libya.” It is unclear how the dictator died but he did receive bullet wounds to his head and his chest. After he died, the people of Libya carried his body around the city to show that there is hope in Libya and it is a new start to the country.

Dictatorship OverAfter 42 years of terror, Libya gets a fresh start for their government

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“So-and-so just looked at you.” Cue gasps and dissections of past conversations. The main topic up for debate is whether or not so-and-so likes you. One look from someone you’re interested in and all hormones break loose. How can you tell if that look means attraction or is just a simple passing glance?

Body language has more impact on social interaction than some may realize. Crossed arms and wandering eyes are classic signs of disinterest during a conversation. The way your body talks affects relationships with other people.

Story by Carrie Miller

There are a lot of things that teens classify as weird. Chewing on ice and pen caps. Theses habits have become more common. “I don’t do it all the time, but when I do… it is just a habit,” says junior Samantha Mohr.

From biting your nails or chewing on ice. Some of these habits could cause long term health effects. There could be a vitamin that you are lacking, that’s making you crave these substances. Chewing on ice, could mean that you are low on iron.

According to discovermagazin.com, chewing on ice can cause bite stress on your teeth. They also state some reasons why you should not bite on your fingernails. Fingernails protect your fingertips and make it easier for you to pick up tiny things, like loose threads. They also come in handy when you have an itch that needs scratching. What would you do without your nails? When you bite your fingernails, your nails are not there to do the things, you need them for. By biting them you are breaking the skin and bringing germs into these openings in your skin. In fact, some people bite their nails and cuticles down so far, they bleed. When germs invade, they can get infection.

It may sound weird but some people are actually addicted to chewing on ice cubes according to mayoclinic.com it is an iron deficiency which causes inflammation on the tongue. They call it a pain killer. From chewing on ice or munching on your fingernails. Just be careful on how much you chew. You may regret it later in life.

Story by Tara Van Riper

“So-and-so just looked at you.” Cue gasps and dissections of past conversations.

The universal sign for happiness and acceptance is a smile. Strangers use it when passing others to acknowledge their presence and give a quick nonverbal “Hello.” Parents use it to bond with babies, significant others use it to express love, and friends use it to connect with each other. Smiles that reach the eyes are genuine smiles, and this helps when trying to decide if someone is attracted to you.

When someone is around a person they like, there are a few behaviors that emerge that can be telltale signs of attraction. Girls

play with their hair and guys mess with buttons or ties. Subconscious grooming occurs; imaginary lint is brushed off and clothes are straightened to improve appearances.

Though there are body language signs that point to attraction, it isn’t an exact science. Looking out for cues is one option, but the best one by far is to man up and ask or play it out until you’re sure. Don’t rely just on body language to make your decision.

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This just in, we are still living and the world has not ended. Harold Camping made another false prediction. What is new? Camping making a bad prediction; that never happens. Camping also predicted the world would end May 21st. Camping stated that five months ago, God did not come because “He did not want man to suffer for five months.” Apparently, God determined your fate five months ago and now this time around you will just go to Heaven or Hell. I guess we are still here and Camping was wrong. Wow Herald, when are you going to get it right? Do not worry folks, Camping is 90 years old and does not have much time to make many more predictions. Halleluiah!

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Family Matters The scoop on siblings

One-third of siblings remain close into adulthood.

65% of mothers and 70% of fathers exhibit a preference for one sibling over another.

Siblings fight; Sometimes with a conflict every 10 minutes.

80 to 90% of all persons in the United States have at least one birth sibling.

Close sibling relationships are good for your health; siblings who maintain close relationships in adulthood are less at risk for depression and they maintain lower heart rates as well.

What is their favorite color? CyanWhat is their favorite food? TV DinnersWho is their role model? Me. DuhWhat is their favorite movie? White ChicksWhat is their favorite subject? HistoryWhat is their favorite song? Welcome to Sludge City by Annatations of an Autopsy

What is their favorite color? MagentaWhat is their favorite food? Krabby PattyWho is their role model? Justin Bieber or Patrick StarWhat is their favorite movie? Jeepers Creepers 2, or The SpongeBob MovieWhat is their favorite subject? Arts & CraftsWhat is their favorite song? The SpongeBob Theme Song/ Campfire Song

Brook’s answers about Carly

Carly’s answers about Brook

With the family characteristics of a ‘DeMarque’, sophomore Brook DeMarque treats his sister well noticed by outsiders.

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Showing fondness for her brother, senior Carly DeMarque envelops sophomore Brooke DeMarque in a hug.

Being sophomore Brook DeMarque’s older sister can be tough, but senior Carly De-Marque handles it with ease.

They can keep each other companyYou can send them off together

when they’re younger in a way that you would never send a single child. (“Stay together” will become a common phrase)

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friends as they travel through the different phases of life roughly at the same time)

They can confide in each other in a way they never will be able to confide in you or anyone else in the world.

According to SiblingsForever.Com, 80 to 90% of all people have at least one sibling. Having that annoying brother or sister is not an uncommon thing, but having a sib-ling in high school with you, is less common. Having a sibling so close to you can have a few benefits, according to Helium.com:

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By the time children reach age 11, they’re spending about 33% of their free time with siblings; Adolescents appear to spend an average of 10 hours a week exclu-sively with siblings.

Carly’s like a pet. She’s alright to have around.”“

He’s [Brook] a piece of junk.“ ”

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As technology has advanced, so has our social networking. First it was AOL, Xanga, Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, and now Google+. Not to sound cliché, but the way that individuals keep inventing things online to connect us with our friends is somewhat getting on my nerves. Let’s take Facebook for example. Not to dish out on this particular social networking site but some people are way too addicted to it. The fact that no one knows what’s going on unless it is on Facebook is somewhat disappointing.

Before this “Facebook Era,” information got around the regular way. Parties had actual invites that you got in the mail; happy birthdays were actually said in person rather than posted on walls; people play Facebook games on the computer instead of getting out and actually doing something productive in reality. Yes, I understand how addicting Farmville might be, but seriously your skin is getting quite pale. Go get some sun.

Oh, and let us not forget that fabulous art of poking. Yes, as interesting it might be to some of you it is actually pretty annoying and highly pointless. Would someone care to tell me the logic behind poking? The only reason I could think of is to let someone know that they have been possibly stalking your Facebook profile and decided to poke you, thinking it was funny. Yeah, well it’s not.

I am not putting Facebook down. Honestly, I like Facebook. It helps me keep track of friends I’ve had but soon forgotten about. I just don’t get the big hullabaloo about Facebook. The individuals who don’t have Facebook seem as if they do not even exist to us. And those relationships that are not on Facebook are basically fictional.

I am sure that something else will appear that will outvote Facebook. In fact, I am counting on it. As I had mentioned before, technology is advancing and that means so is our social networking sites. Facebook will change and people will move. And with that note, I am going to end this by saying how cliché this column is since everyone has already written many things on Facebook.

usually if you are involved in an after school program. You might get suspended from a few games and that is pretty much it as far as school consequences go. If you get an M.I.P., you have to go to court and most likely take a class. Students are even finding ways to sneak alcohol to school. They are bringing it in water bottles and putting it in their juice. Yes, our generation is really getting to that point. However, how could we stop that?

The broken bottles in the parking lot are a good indicator that someone is drinking in the parking lot. If they have no fear of drinking in the parking lot or even at school, what will stop them from pushing the limits even farther to something like drinking and driving?

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The Cost of a Drink25% of kids start drinking as early as eighth grade

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Running Down a DreamAnko, running, why I love Cross Country

Many people think that high school students are notorious for drinking. But why is alcohol so wildly popular? Why is it usually associated with high school and college students?

Students need to think of the consequences before they act; they should think about the possibility of an M.I.P., getting alcohol poisoning, or even the chance of becoming an alcoholic. When they do, does it really make a difference? According to www.howstuffworks.com, drinking can start as early as eighth grade with 25% of kids drinking.

Why do students drink? Some people do it to fit in. “Kids have no fear of the consequences and they are peer pressured into drinking to be accepted into the group,” says Coach Chris Hanafan. “Parents need to put more fear on their students, if they were afraid of the consequences at home they wouldn’t drink.” Are there really any serious consequences?

At school, the consequences you get are

A smashed beer bottle lies in the Lewis Central parking lot. To students and faculty, a troubling sight that is raising concern around the school.

A famous man once said, New York is the land of opportunity, and you can get big there. At Lewis Central, my New York was joining the cross-country team. To most people, it’s one of those sports we just have, and they would never do it because it involves too much running. For runners, and for the people who have taken the opportunity to be involved with the team, they know it is more than just a sport; it is “a land of opportunity”.

In seventh grade I decided to try running and after the first week I wanted to quit, but I stuck with it, and it became a greatt experience in my life. After middle school, I took it to the high school level where I would really find out my love for it. A great coach, an inspiration, and a great person to know, Joe Ankenbauer, greeted me the first day. Without Anko as a coach, cross-country is just running. It isn’t just going to practice every day, running, and going home. It is getting there to hear Anko say his classic lines, to run with the coach himself, and be around people who are there to have a good time, and create a fun atmosphere.

After my last meet, I reflected on my career and noticed how it meant to experience all the moments I shared with everyone I did. If it weren’t for my friends, and my great coach I wouldn’t have the true love for running I do today. It was a sad finish to see my career end tonight, but I do not feel like it is over quite yet. After talking with Coach one afternoon, I explained how I was sad, and he said some words that will stick with me. “Running is in your blood, and when it is in, you don’t get it out.”Then, I truly realized the beauty of running. It wasn’t about getting first every race, or how fast you ran. It was the fact that sport is for anybody, and that you may not get first out of everyone, but that the result is determined more by how much fun you have out there.

I’ve made the decision to continue running. Without all of the great people around me, and the greatest cross-country coach in the world, I wouldn’t love the sport as much as I do. For the readers, who may not see this as touching as those who run. Just go out, and try it, you will get to run with Anko in “A land of opportunity.”

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Review by Trever Daniels Photo from: Google images: Batman Arkham City

There are those games that sound great on paper but fall short when it comes to actual game play. I am proud to say that Batman: Arkham City squashes this problem entirely. When you first pop in Arkham City, billionaire Bruce Wayne is campaigning to get the giant super prison warden, Hugo Strange has dubbed Arkham City, shut down for good. Hugo has basically taken every prisoner, psycho and super villain, walled off a massive part of Gotham City, and thrown them all in to fend for themselves. Of course Bruce Wayne (Batman) knows this idea is suicide and decides to get everyone in Gotham to help him shut it down. As Wayne is giving his speech in front of the prison, smoke pellets are thrown and he is taken hostage, along with a few other innocent reporters, by Hugo strange and thrown in Arkham city with all of the de-ranged lunatics. Moments later, you wake up in a dark room with Hugo staring down at you menacingly as he spouts off his evil plans. As you struggle to break free from the chair you’ve been strapped to, Hugo catches Wayne’s attention when he says, “Try to leave, and everyone will know you are Batman.” Uh oh!

Hugo leaves you to panic, but you’re Batman, so…you don’t. Instead Wayne tips the chair over, breaks it, and proceeds to completely obliterate every one with his hands tied behind his back. Awesome? Yes. But the pure awesomeness doesn’t end there. You get out of the building and call in a drop from the batcave over your batcom to send the batsuit and your gadgets. You then suit up, perch like a beast on the gargoyle of the chemical plant and get ready for whatever Hugo has to throw at you. From here on out, the game is packed with thrills and chills that are sure to get even the smallest batfan excited to play more. You are able to glide throughout the massive map freely and without ever touching the ground using only your cape and a grappling hook.

The story is intense, and often left me itching to see what horrific obstacles Batman would have to triumph over again and again. If the story grows tiresome (which it wont) and all you want to do is prey on some goons with your wide array of fear inducing gadgets, feel free. There are over forty hours worth of side missions and the riddler has hidden over 434 trophies, challenges, and puzzles that will have you scratching your head or dropping your jaw in amazement. There is simply way too much to tell about this game, but with Batman facing villains like Two Face, Joker, The mad Hatter, Mr. Freeze, The Penguin, Solomon Grundy, Poison Ivy, The Riddler, Victor Zass, Clayface, and a whole load of other villains, Bat-fan or not, you wont want to miss this. This game has been said to be the best licensed video game of all time and because I find it hard to disagree, I give Batman: Arkham City a solid 5 out of 5 stars.

I’m Batman:Video Game of the century

Mackenzie MainYears Involved: All lifeYears Competitive: All life

Why?: It comes naturally.

Activity: Horse Back Riding.

“It’s the only thing I’ve ever really known.”

Michael CruseActivity: FencingYears Involved: Just started fencing

Why?: “Prepare me for Marines.”Years Competitive: None

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Haley DunlopActivity: DanceYears Involved: Eight YearsYears Competitive: TwoYearsWhy?: It’s fun.

“Dance makes me happy because I know I’m doing something I love.”

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Figure Skating

Years Competitive: Two YearsIt’s a bunch of fun.

Years Involved: All life

“Dance is my passion and Figure Skating is like dancing on ice.”

Allison Montgomery

Students take their talents outside the walls of the schoolStory by Taylor Underwood

Activity: Muay ThaiYears Involved: Seven Years

Why?: Good exerciseYears Competitive: Three Years

“I like the feeling in the ring, knowing all the hard work I’ve put in has prepared me for this moment.”

Derek Brunn

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