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Lakeview High SchoolFebruary 2011

Volume 73, Issue 5

CRYSCRYSTALNEVER AGAIN!

NEVER AGAIN!

22 | FEATURE Living with MSThe Crystal talks to senior Khaliid Cana-les-King about what it is like to live with a life-altering disease.

2 | FEBRUARYD 2011

CONTENTS

STAFF

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 responsible for the con-tent. 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 signifi cance. Businesses are encouraged to advertise in the Crystal when their ads adhere to the specifi ed guide-lines 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 lhs.publications@lakeviewspartans.org. The Crystal is printed by Gage Company, 220 Buckner Road, Battle Creek, Michigan 49015. The Crystal is a member of the Michigan Interscho-lastic Press Association, Journalism Education Association and Quill and Scroll. The 2004–2005 and 2005-2006 Crystal received a MIPA Spartan award.

CRYSTAL Lakeview High School15060 S. Helmer RoadBattle Creek, MI 49015lakeviewspartans.org

EDITORIAL POLICY

THE

Editorial StaffAdviser

Jodi DarlandEditor-in-Chief

Loren WrightAssistant Editor

Haley BurrillDesign Editor

Morgan WorthingtonNews Editor

Kellie RiterSports Editor

Emilie Lussier

A&E EditorHaley Burrill

Feature EditorBailey Broderick

Reporting StaffPatrick GalizioJoe JuddPayton Moore

Mike Pickowitz

Will PickowitzAshley Stanley

Photography StaffBrittany HayesKaleigh Walters

4 | NEWSDowntown’s turn aroundCereal City is undergoing a major operation in hopes to bring new life into the area.

8 | SPORTSWelcome to the Purple PitThe Purple Pit Crew is back to help show support for Lakeview’s own all-stars.

20 | A&EFall into Down FallThe Crystal talks with members of the band that has come to rock Battle Creek.

26 | FEATUREStruggle and strengthA student at LHSshares his story about what it is like to live with a life-altering disease.

Administration

12 | OPINIONCrystal pointHave any suggestions on how to make The Crystal better? Please let the staff know.

SuperintendentKaren Hart

PrincipalChris Doyle

Assistant PrincipalMike Norstrom

Assistant PrincipalMarty Pessetti

To learn more about The Crystal, visit us at:

LHScrystal.com

Opinion EditorAmber Glomb

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DEAR READERS,This month, like many

previous Februarys, I will receive a couple boxes of candy hearts. You know, the cute litte hearts that have all the wonderful little memos like, “Be mine,” “Marry me” and the infamous “Kiss me.”

Although, I’m sure these hearts mean well, I am not quite sure of the message

they are sending out. To me, it feels like the makers of the hearts and the greet-ing card companies are teaming up to make sure that every American is on the quest to find love, even at young ages.

Everybody, no matter what their age, seems to be constantly trying to make themselves look older and

feel older. One big feeling that goes along with age is the need for love.

I think as high school students we need to stay young as long as we can, avoiding love. As Tina Turner would say, what’s love got to do with it?

Editor-in-chief, Loren Wright

16 | STAYING SINGLEThere are a lot of fun things for single students to do on Valentine’s Day.

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4 | FEBRUARY 2011

NewsDOWNTOWN MAKEOVER | SEXTING | AVENGED SEVENFOLD | STORIES THAT DIDN’T MAKE IT

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B e f o re

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Downtown’s

- BY BAILEY BRODERICK

Foundation said. “The streetscape improvements are essential components of this [transformation]. The improvements will begin this spring and conclude next construction season along Michigan Avenue between Carlyle and Division (M-66).”

Needless to say, this downtown makeover seems to be long overdue. Even though it is going to take quite a while to complete, it is highly anticipated by most, if not all, Battle Creek citizens.

Keep a look out for new and improved areas coming soon to downtown Battle Creek.

It is no secret that downtown Battle Creek is not what it used to be. Instead of a bustling urban area full of shopping, entertainment and endless fun, downtown Battle Creek seems to have become a run-down ghost town. It seems there is no real reason to visit unless one wishes to dine at a certain restaurant or going to their job. Although it has come to this, perhaps there is hope for Cereal City after all.

With around $85 million from public and private investments, the Battle Creek Unlimited Foundation is tackling quite the feat. They are having their own Extreme Makeover: Downtown Edition.

The hope for this transformation is to bring new life to this area full of potential. Part of this evolution includes 670 new jobs available with the three main private investors: Covance, Kellogg Company and Malia’s.

A big component of this change is going to be the streetscape transformation.

“It is important to have a clean, safe, and accessible gathering areas for employees and students to mingle for pleasure and work,” Battle Creek Unlimited

Photos provided by: Battle Creek Unlimited Foundation

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The naked truthSexting could not only ruin a friend’s reputation, but could also ensure that deeper

consequences affect them for the rest of their life.

- BY ASHLEY STANLEY Photos by: Brittany Hayes

If a situation arises and a friend receives a mature image, telling an administrator or talking to Offi cer Rivera is highly suggested. From there, they can help take care of the occurrence. Counselor

There is help for students who have been offended due to sexually explicit images

What sexting is

Dangers of sexting

Charges offenders can face

Why people do it

How teenagers get caught

Sexting is the sending of explicit images or messages using a cellular device or an email,

according to crisisinterventioncenter.org. It is an activity that can become dangerous. Not only is

sexting immoral, but also highly illegal.

According to The Washington Post, girls sext as a joke “to see how far a guy will go.” On the other hand, guys sext too, just not as often. Some of the

girls claim they do because “guys don’t talk to you unless you do this.”

What should be private can become public in only a few minutes. Once sent, the receiver can do whatever they please with the picture or message. Therefore, a student’s reputation could possibly be

ruined if the receiver let their friends see too.

Once the picture is sent, the person who gets the picture could show a friend who shows it

to their friend, etc. Most likely an offi cial of the person’s school or another adult may fi nd out and

punishments will then start to be made.

If a student at Lakeview High School is caught sending or receiving a picture of explicit content, then the two minors could be charged with child pornography; resulting in possible jail time and

having to register as a sex offender.

Lukas Pederson says that once a picture of mature material is sent, it is gone and there is no control of where it can end up and who will see it from there.

“When you put something on the Internet,

it’s always there. [It’s] just like when you send a text... you have control over what you send. Remember that,” Pederson said.

Texting is a popular way of communicating with friends while keeping the

conversation a private matter. Some teens may be tempted to abuse it by sending an explicit image or message. The best way to prevent such a problem from arising is to not take part in it and report it.

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STAYING STRONG Despite the loss of their long-time friend and drummer last year, the band continues to tour in support of their new CD.

ROCK THE HOUSE Host to many concerts over the years, Kellogg Arena will feature Avenged Sevenfold and others on Feb. 4.

- BY JOE JUDDPhoto by: Kaleigh Walters

On February 4, downtown Battle Creek will get a taste of metal-infl uenced rock n’ roll. Popular band Avenged Sevenfold is coming to Kellogg Arena on their upcoming Nightmare After Christmas tour. This will mark the second time the band has visited Battle Creek in three years.

Many loyal fans from the city were quick to buy their tickets before they sold out.

The show will feature bands such as Stone Sour, New Medicine and Hollywood Undead opening for the headliners.

Kellogg ArenaAddress: 1 McCamly Street Battle Creek, Mich.

Tickets can be bought at avengedsevenfold.com for $37.75.

TICKET INFORMATION

A7X invades the CreekIt has been done before.

3-Dmovies!

Superintendent search

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there would not be enough informa-

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For every issue of The Crystal,

the staff decides on what stories

students want to read. However,

not all of the stories are keepers.

These are a few stories that did

not make it into February’s issue.

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SportsSTUDENT SECTION | KRISTEN RUPE | SUPERBOWL | PHYSICAL CHALLENGE

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Lakeview High School has been known in the community for its success in athletics. For decades, Spartan athletes have been representing their hard work and purple pride on the court; meanwhile, their fellow peers are showing their purple pride in the stands.

“There is just a lot of excitement and energy during the game because of the student section,” sophomore Christian Elliot said.

Every home game, the student section cheers their Spartans on and gives their support by dressing up to the game’s theme and chanting one cheer after the other.

“It’s fun when everyone actually dresses up and the opposing student section starts a cheering competition against ours,” junior Cortney Pipher said.

The support and energy the Purple Pit creates seems to refl ect the energy the players have during the game.

“The student section makes the game more interesting. We want to play better for a crowd,” senior Ryan Kerr said.

Top dogs of the House

Welcome to the Purple Pit

Standing in the front of the Purple Pit, the Spartan seniors represent the purple power radiating throughout the house. For senior Travis Moore, being part of the Alpha pack makes the experience that much better.

“The student section brings more intensity to the game and makes the game more enjoyable,” Moore said.

Deciding the theme of the game does not hurt the fun Moore experiences.

“The themes are really fun too because the SLOBs get to decide it for the whole student section.”

- BY HALEY BURRILL Photo by: Kaleigh Walters

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A bumpA bumpA bumpA bumpA bumpin the road

The term ‘the end’ comes to play in everyday life. Childhood ends for children as they progress into adulthood, and high school ends for students when they graduate. For some, an ending has no choice in the matter. Others fi nd themselves subject to unexpected, unwanted change.

Junior Kristen Rupe found herself subject to unwanted change when she received her third concussion this school year. Another concussion could be fatal and, in result, Rupe has had to

retire from soccer.“It defi nitely changed

my life because I have been playing soccer since I was four years old and to have to suddenly stop without a choice is very diffi cult,“ Rupe said.

Although it took her a week to realize soccer was over, Rupe is fi nding ways to cope.

“It’s actually made me more mature in a way... Now I realize that a life is too precious to risk. Even though soccer is something I love, there are more important things I don’t want to miss out on,” Rupe said

- BY AMBER GLOMB

To learn more about this topic visit us at:

LHScrystal.com

Photo by: Kaleigh Walters

Join the Log or Crystal staff next year!You don’t have to be a good writer to be on the publications staff. We need a variety of students who can fi ll the roles needed to run a successful publication.

Business LeadersPhotographers Designers & Writers•Need to understand the workings of a digital camera and Photoshop•Be creative with angles, composition and color in photos•Be available after school for athletic events and activities

•Will work closely with local businesses to secure advertis-ing used to fund the publication’s production•Create promotional materials •Communicate with the student body regarding yearbook sales and/or deadlines•Handle fundraising efforts

•Create layouts and design pages for the publication•Conduct interviews, attend events, and write stories/articles •Collaborate with the photogra-phers to get quality photos •Meet new and exciting people who attend LHS•Tell everyone’s story

WHY JOIN?•You get to record the history of LHS•You gain real world experience work-ing in a team setting•It looks great on a college application•Build confi dence through a variety of responsibilities and activities•IT’S FUN! We celebrate everything!

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Indulge in a delightful, homemade vegetable pizza and get in top-notch shape with P90X.

Prep Time:15 Min

Ready In:25 Min

Cook Time:10 Min

1. Prepare 1 package of pizza

crust by fl attening it upon a pan.

Mix the mayonnaise, cheese and

vegetables of one’s choice. Make

sure the 12-inch bake sheet is slightly

greased. The next step would to be

apply these ingredients to the crust

to add in a healthy kick.

2. Put the pizza into the oven

for 15 minutes to ensure a perfectly

cooked meal. Bake it at 350 F.

3. Take the pizza out of the

oven. Cool it for a couple of minutes

in order to avoid burning the roof

of one’s mouth. Finally, enjoy the

fabulous creation.

Ingredients Directions• 1 package of pizza crust

• 8 ounce package of cream

cheese

• 2/3 cup of cultured sour cream

• 1/2 package of Hidden Valley

Ranch

• 1 tablespoon of dill weed

• 1 tablespoon of garlic powder

• 1 tablespoon of onion powder

• Freshly chopped veggies such

as broccoli, caulifl ower, carrots,

onions and/or mushrooms

• Grated sharp cheese

• Parmesan cheese

• 1 cup of mayonnaise

The challenge...The Crystal staff challenges LHS students to try P90X. P90X is a fast-paced endurance workout that can help build muscle and stamina quickly. It is easy enough to fi nd on YouTube or one can purchase the P90X workout videos, which cost $120. P90X makes a great hight endurance workout.

Hints and Tips•Take quick breaks in between sets of P90X workouts.•Eat plenty of food to help provide energy.•Do not overwork when fi rst starting. Be sure to take it one step at a time.

- BY MIKE PICKOWITZ

Physical challenge

P90X; get fi t now

12 | FEBRUARY 2011

Throughout the past few months, students at Lakeview High School

have spoken out about the contents of The Crystal. Though they are quick

to criticize, they are not aware of all of the time and effort that is put into each and every month. If the

students who read The Crystal every month honestly do not like and

enjoy what they are reading in each issue, then there is something that they can do about it: tell a member

of the staff what to write. Just a few simple suggestions can go a

long way. Those suggestions might wind up in a future issue, or even

end up being part of center spread. If a student really cares about what is in their school’s newspaper, then

they should seriously consider suggesting some ideas for the staff to brainstorm and think about for

upcoming issues of The Crystal. Students know what they want to

see in their school’s newspaper and they know what is news and what is not. They could sit around and complain with their friends about the material they read every month, or they

could actually decide to do something about it and make a change. Most people will decide to not do anything simply because they do not care that much about

what they read. It is our hope that just a few students at LHS will take this article seriously and come up with some good story ideas for the

staff. It takes very little to no effort at all to come up with some simple ideas for The Crystal staff. For those students who

are interested, there is an easy way to get involved, simply visit LHScrystal.com or email the staff

at LHS.publications@lakeviewspartans.org. There has been criticism, but now

there is a solution. Just tell us what to write. It just

might end up in an upoming

issue.

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OpinionCRYSTAL POINT | BYLINE | PRO/CON | RITER REPORT

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Most girls have seen those romantic movies where all seems lost and, at the last minute, Mr. Perfect swoops in and makes everything right. He confesses his love and gives the woman a kiss that sends the entire theater into a synchronized “Aw.” After the credits roll, I guarantee that most girls will think to themselves, “Where can I fi nd a man like that?”

The fact is, people have gotten lazy. They feel that modern relationships have become more casual and they do not have to go out of their way to remind their signifi cant other how much they mean to them.

With this mindset, the meaning of love is surely going to tumble on a downward spiral.

Some might accept this way of life and think it is just the way things are. I assure you, there are still many around the world who wish for the olden days of chivalry.

If people did not want a true romance then there would not be 600 movies a year about the same exact thing. There are two unlikely people who fall in love after a series of unique events. They make these movies because that is what people want in their lives.

I do not know what the cause is for this change, whether it be the rise of technology and social networking or the lowering of expectations, but,

Most girls have seen those

Dear chivalry, rest in peace

- BY BAILEY BRODERICK

whatever it is, there is no doubt that it is happening.

In the 1800s relationships started with courting. The man would try to impress his love interest by planning extravagant dates, surprising her with fl owers and putting forth an effort to get to know her family. The highest levels of respect and chivalry were expected.

With texting and Facebook there is hardly ever a reason to talk to someone face-to-face.

Instead of cute, “Check yes or no” notes, now there are texts looking something like this, “Hey, u wanna go out wit me?”.

There are resources all over the place to fi nd out how to become a better boyfriend/girlfriend. Just pick up a magazine, book, watch TV or a movie and do research.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, make an effort this year. Remind the one you love just how much you care about them.

“When the planes hit the Twin Towers, as far as I know, none of the phone calls from the people on board were messages of hate or revenge - they were all messages of love. If you look for it, I’ve got a sneaking suspicion... love actually is all around.” -Love Actually-

Comic by: Kellie Riter

People can find love in high school. One of the most common phrases that

a teenager hears in high school from their parents when they are in a relationship is that they are “too young to fall in love.” Except no one says “adults are too old to fall in love.”

Love is not something a person can just choose. Everyone finds love at different times in their life, whether it be when that person is a kid, teen or adult.

There are people all across this nation with a story of how their relationship with their partner started in high school; making them high school sweethearts. It is not impossible, but rather an opportunity. High school is where love for that special someone can start.

Finding love in high school may not be easy. High school is a time for students to experience different relationships with different people. Most would find it hard to go through high school and then possibly college with only one partner. But if a person sticks with it and really loves the person they say they do, it could happen.

Students should not be afraid to try and find their true love. Everybody has their ups and downs in relationships. In the end, love may be at the end of the road, door wide open, with a new adventure awaiting.

YES

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There is still so much more to experience.

For students at Lakeview High School, the world consists of 1400 other teenagers. Teens go to school everyday where they see the same faces and follow the same routines. However, what many of these students do not realize is that there is so much more to life than what they have been through. There are six billion other people in this world, all with a different story to tell.

Teens who claim to be in love are limiting themselves. They settle for the boy or girl they are infatuated with, but do not discern that there are millions of other people and experiences in the world waiting to be found. How can teenagers truly know that they are in love if they do not know who else is out there waiting?

A very small amount of high school relationships last until marriage, and the number of high school sweethearts who stay married is even smaller. Graduation opens up a whole new world for high school students, and with college comes a whole slew of new people and new opportunities.

In high school, everything at this moment seems to be the most important thing in a teen’s life, but there is so much more waiting on the other side of these four years.

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Your Turn

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Can students fall in love in high school?

“No, because we don’t have enough life experience to understand what true love is.”

- Senior David Robinson

“No, I believe that it is more a lust thing. The relationship is too short lived to actually be love or to be sincere.”

-SeniorBrandy Morgan

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February 101: trust me, the chocolate is the highlight Do me a favor. If you are currently one half of a happy

relationship, then please put this article down and walk far, far away. It’s not for you. In fact, there’s a possibility that you could have a radioactive episode just by coming into contact with it. Maybe I should have started with a Surgeon General’s warning.

It’s not that I’m against the idea of young love. Hey, as far as I’m concerned, if you’re happy, go for it. More power to you. But I speak for my fellow brothers and sisters (okay: mostly sisters) whose only date is with a tub of Ben & Jerry’s. If you will, allow me to run through a sample Valentine’s Day schedule from a single point of view.

Step one: wake up in the morning. Typically, we like to delay this for as long as possible. It may or may not include excessive violence toward the alarm clock, or whichever unfortunate family member delivers the wake-up call.

Step two: hate everything pink, red and heart-shaped. This step will continue to last throughout the morning, afternoon and evening. Generally, this has already been in practice for a few weeks by now, so it’s nothing new.

Step three: be a generally horrible person to everyone who is actually dating. It’s almost never personal, it’s just human nature. There might be a certain amount of fake-smiling and teeth-gritting involved, but those should be avoided, as both serve absolutely no purpose besides hurting your face.

Step four: spend the rest of the day wearing unattract-ive sweats, eating pre-packaged junk food and watching movies in which everybody dies, especially the cheerlead-ers (because, let’s face it: they had it coming for not seeing that chainsaw in advance).

All right, so maybe it’s not the healthiest agenda, and might not be 100% accurate. But in a month filled with roses and enough sap to make syrup for five thousand IHOP pancakes, where are those like us supposed to turn? Where is our February? Where is the love for the people without a love? We’re not broken, we’re just singles who are sick of being singled out.

So here’s my ultimate Valentine’s motto. Love yourself. If you’ve got that down, then everything else will come in time. Without the creepy red teddy-bear.

- BY KELLIE RITER

THE RITER REPORT

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Beware of the boyfriend stealer! She

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WHAT’S LOVE?- ILLUSTRATED BY : AMBER GLOMB

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First Date

“We went to dinner and I was over-dressed and I spilled my drink on me. We were messing around and blowing bubbles in our drinks and mine fl ew out onto his face.”

-Senior Taylor Huntsman

TheThe human heart is the size of one’s fi st and

beats 72 times per minute. No one can live

without this major organ. It is possible for

humans to live without breathing as long as

one’s heart is still beating, but ever wonder

how this organ became the symbol of love?

The heart is considered to be where all

emotions are held, this includes the emotion

of love. Some may say that the heart is where

one’s true soul is and that is why love is

associated with the heart. Most religions even

refer to the heart when talking about one’s

true soul.

The heart’s shape came from the formation

of the back and wings of a dove, which was

associated with Aphrodite, the ancient Greek

Goddess of Love.

The symbol of love is more than just a

shape but just because a heart beats does not

mean it loves the right way.

- BY MORGAN WORTHINGTON

The anatomy of the heart

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First Valentine

- Junior Hailley Crawford

“I did go on a date once with a guy... at the end, when he went in for a kiss, I turned my head to the side and hugged him instead. All I heard was a sad noise of rejection. Unfortunately, I ended up giving him a kiss out of pity.”

-Senior Morgan Kelly

“I was at my locker and my [at the time boyfriend] had come up to me and gave me two huge bars of chocolate and a teddy bear. It was really special and sweet. It just sucked because I broke up with him in class after it all happened...”

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As Feb. 14 inevitably approaches, there is no need to dread the day

if one is girlfriendless/boyfriendless. Before anyone heads out to the store to buy overpriced romance movies and conversation hearts, stop and think about what else there is to do on this so-called ‘Hallmark’ created holiday.

Valentine’s Day is the day of exchanging love and gifts to those near to the heart, all in the name of Saint Valentine. This century-old holiday originated in Roman practices and was carried out by Victorian England.

Think outside the box on what to do instead of staying traditional this Valentine’s Day.

“I would go mini-luging if there was snow [on Valentine’s Day] with my friends and some girls,” sophomore Stan Lassen said. “Maybe even tobogganing.”

Valentine’s Day this year falls on a Monday, so why not start one’s week off

right with a gift to a secret admirer, a card to an extended family or a box of chocolates to one’s best friend? St. Valentine would be proud.

Guys, staying traditional is always a nice change that all girls appreciate on this day of love.

“It’d be nice to get fl owers [on Valentine’s Day],” junior Miranda

Frost said. Riding solo this year could be a

change in not only celebrating the day but how it is viewed. Try focusing on what there is to love, rather than who to love. Take pride in being single and have fun with it.

- BY PAYTON MOORE

First Kiss

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WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT ?

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The Crystal talks with LHS’s own members of the band who came to rock Battle Creek

Fall into DOWN FALL

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- BY KELLIE RITER

How did Down Fall come to be? Tell us a little bit about the band and how it originated.JUNIOR SCOTT BRADLEY: It started out as Dropsick. It was just me and Devon [Yeider] playing acoustic shows after our old

drummer and screamer left. SOPHOMORE LANDON HUTCHINGS: I had gym with Scott and Devon, and Scott asked me if [I] played drums. They told me to come try out, so I brought my drums, tried out and I got in the band. JUNIOR DEVON YEIDER: We got together and started writing, and decided to change the name of the band and just start fresh.

Q: What kinds of music does Down Fall typically play? Any favorite venues?

A:BRADLEY: Our favorite venue is Planet Rock, where we usually play.HUTCHINGS: We’re heavy metal. My

favorite venue was probably when we played the Fire Department in Hudson, Mich. YEIDER: We [play] aspects of old-school thrash metal, Southern rock guitar, some groove metal. We play whatever comes to us.

Q:The Crystal has heard that there is a benefi t show on the horizon. Care to discuss upcoming performances?

A:BRADLEY: It’s something fun to do. It helps out the community. We helped out Haiti with the last benefi t

show, so we fi gured we’d help out locally. That’s Feb. 13 at about two o’clock.HUTCHINGS: [The show will be] at Planet Rock. We decided what to do a benefi t for and just started putting it together. YEIDER: In March, we’ll be doing our own headlining show at Planet Rock, and then we’ve got a couple of shows signed up in Indiana in the future.

Q: Ideally, what would you like to see happen with Down Fall in the future?

A:BRADLEY: Just keep on playing. HUTCHINGS: I would want to be on tour all the time, making albums.

YEIDER: I know we’ll be successful. Once you see the chemistry that we’ve got, the style of music that we play and how unique we are, you’ll understand.

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I’m a Mac I’m a PC

The age old question ‘Mac vs. PC’ is something that everyone has heard, but how many actually know the difference?

- BY PATRICK GALIZIO

Photo by: B

rittany Hayes

“[Macs] are really good for graphic design. They run the programs like Photoshop better and they have more programs that are easier to use,” junior Kelly McNees said.

“The problem with Macs is the slowness,” junior Nate Jurss said. “The applications can run very slow.”

“Most software is not available for the Mac,” junior Erica Munie said. “Your options are very limited. And [PCs] are just easier to use.”

“[PCs] are better for gaming. They support different kinds of games, like the ones on CDs. The Macs don’t do that,” junior Kelly McNees said.

“[PCs] tend to crash a lot and they get viruses easier. They’re just not as convenient,” junior Kelly McNees said.

“I like the PC’s applications better because they’re faster and more reliable than the Macs,” junior Nate Jurss said.

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“It gives me a chance to really break it down,” junior Matthies said. “It’s my excuse to dance more.”

HANNAH MATTHIES

“I really like the track listings,” senior Elmore said. “It’s fun for all ages and brings the family together.”

JACHDIEL ELMORE

“When you’re playing other games you just sit there and keep losing,” junior Furuichi said. “JD2 you never really lose.”

EMILY FURUICHI

Photo by: Kaleigh Walters- BY HALEY BURRILL

‘Don’t be fancy, just get dancey’Lakeview students share their favorite part of the video game, Just Dance 2.

Students at LHS share what they consider to be the best romance movies of all time.- BY EMILIE LUSSIER

Students at LHS share what they consider to be the best romance movies of all time.Photo by: Kaleigh Walters

“I thought Revolutionary Road related to real human reactions. It showed a real couple that drifted apart. It’s real because the arguments and the pain they go through are things that real people go through,” senior Cait McKeon said.

“The Notebook. The [main character] is really faithful to his wife even though she doesn’t know who he is anymore,” sophomore Mike Popenhagen said.

“Leap Year. I love that movie. It’s unique. It’s a different story line. I don’t think [the movie] is realistic, but it is realistic to fall in love with someone else. I defi nitely wish that would happen to me,” junior Haley Luke said.

“The Bucket List. Even though the guy loves his wife and wants to spend time with his family, he also wants to see the world,” freshman Hayden Palmer said.

A lesson in romantics

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StumbleUpon

StumbleUpon is a website that helps users sample the best content on the internet based on one’s interests.

Websites that appear once one ‘stumbles’ can be shown to others based on how they are rated.

What do you want to discover?

- BY PAYTON MOORE

To sign up on StumbleUpon, simply go to http://www.stumbleupon.com and click “join” for free. Once an account is created, check the boxes that apply to one’s

interests and start stumbling by clicking “stumble.”

While StumbleUpon may not be the most successful tool to use when trying to access specifi c information, to

many it is an extremely entertaining and a great boredom-buster on the internet.

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- BY PAYTON MOORE

HOW IT WORKS

HOW TO STUMBLE

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Natalie Portman stars in V for Vendetta. The story of a man, tired of being persecuted by

his autocratic government, who rises against them by recreating the Guy Fawkes Parliament bombing.

Where the Wild Things Are, sung by Karen O and the Kids, is an indie style CD with great vocals and harmonies. With rough tones and songs like

Rumpus and Capsize, this CD provides a perfect anthem for any rebel.

The Maze Runner, by James Dashner, tells the story of a group of boys who are

kidnapped and forced to fi ght for their lives in a maze, but when a new recruit arrives everything changes.

Suzanne Collins, author of The Hunger Games, brings the post-apocalyptic world of the United States to life in this new groundbreaking novel.

After war, drought, famine and fi re have destroyed all but the last few remains of the world, the Capitol, known as Panem, rises up and rules the last 13 remaining districts alive.

After years of being persecuted under the Capitol’s reign, the districts decide to fi ght back, rising against them and trying to take back the world they lost. When their plan fails and the Capitol is once again triumphant, the Capitol installs The Hunger Games, a challenge where two children from each district must fi ght to the death on live TV.

Follow Katniss Everdeen as she tries to fi ght through The Hunger Games and take back the life that was rightfully hers.

BOOK“You don’t forget the face of the person who was your last hope.”- Katniss Everdeen

MOVIE BOOKMUSIC- BY PATRICK GALIZIO

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FeatureLIVING WITH MS | FIND MIKE | ORIGINAL DATES | SPREAD THE RUMOR | STUDENTS ON THE SPOT

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Struggle and strengthSome things are invisible to the naked eye, but it does not mean they are not there. This is true with one of Lakeview’s very own.

Canales-King admitted to being quite depressed. The doctors had never seen a case of MS so young; they rushed him to Bronson very quickly.

“But now, ironically, I am a lot more optimistic about life,” Canales-King said. “I am not going to let it control my life.”

and blacking out.“They thought it was

a concussion at fi rst,” Canales-King said.

Canales-King visited doctors state-wide who falsely diagnosed him.

“One doctor said I’d get better if I ‘pulled my pants up,’” Canales-King said. “Mom got him fi red.”

After being diagnosed with MS by Dr. Faine,

Senior Khaliid Canales-King was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in August 2007. Since then he has dealt with a life changing disease that challenges him to live life to the fullest.

Canales-King began his journey when, while on his way to a friend’s house, he fell off a fence while trying to hop it, hitting his head

POWER When forced to deal with MS, many people would keep their head down, but senior Khaliid Canales-King keeps a positive outlook on the situation. Photo by: Brittany Hayes

- BY WILL PICKOWITZ

What is MS?MS is a disease that attacks the

central nervous system, which consists of the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. Mild symptoms can occur such as numbness in the limbs, but in severe cases, one can contract paralysis or loss of vision. The severeness of the disease is unpredictable, and varies from person to person.

FDA approved treatments consist of Avonex, Betaseron, Capaxone, Gilenya and Rebif. There is still no cure for MS.

- BY LOREN WRIGHT

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Grab a group of friends and stay home for a night of pizza and movies.

Friendly fun

Guilt free fl irt

Hang out with a co-ed group of people, incorporating some harmless, friendly fl irting.

Self-centered

Relax and unwind by spending time indulging in oneself and centering one’s chi. (ex: reading, knitting, painting, playing an instrument, etc.)

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Rebirth of original datesAs the years fl y by, it becomes more obvious that unique dates are extinct. Guys, explore different ways to date to get to know the perfect girl. - BY WILL PICKOWITZ

Photos by: Brittany Hayes

How to impress a lady on a date

The good old fashioned dinner date is going out of style. Though somewhat out of style, it could present a good situation to get to know someone.

Guys should show up to their date’s house in nice attire. Keep it casual, but step up the style to impress.

“I like my dates comfortable, casual and fun. All the classics like when guys open the door for you is also nice. It makes you feel like they really care and are very sweet,” sophomore Amber Warner said.

Enjoy the night out with some classic American foods such as fries, burgers, wings and ice cold Coca Cola. Then go back to one’s house and play games.

So instead of just going to the mall or hanging out at one’s house, go out to dinner and take time to get to know them.

A drive-in movie theater is another unique date one can take their partner to. This is not like a normal movie theatre, because it’s more private, and one can talk to their date in their “outside voices” without being kicked out.

“I like interesting dates, nothing lovey dovey,” sophomore Taya Hervey-McNutt said.

To make a date such as a drive-in movie interesting, go somewhere else afterwards. Cool down with a couple scoops of ice cream. A gentleman would pay for both the movie and the ice cream, and whatever items need to be purchased.

It is easy for dates to become overly casual. Shake it up and try something different. Give someone a date to remember for the rest of their lives.

Open doorsA simple refl ex that

shows one is willing to do the easy, simple things to give a welcoming environment. Having one’s date open the doors only makes one appear lazy, and also uninvolved.

Keep her warmLiving in Michigan, the

weather is not always the warmest. If one’s date appears cold or she says she is cold, do not hesitate to offer her a jacket. This tip does, though, apply all year long.

Fashion smartKeep the clothing

appropriate for the date. One should not dress like he is going to a dance when he is going out for dinner. Wear a controlled amount of cologne and be wary of hygiene.

Use complimentsActions speak louder

than words but it is always polite to shower one’s date with compliments. Be truthful and honest around a date, but keep the topic of conversations about each other.

BE REAL Whooing can get old easily. It is important to impress, but make sure a girl is comfortable with his presence. Simple dates can end up creating fun and long-lasting relationships. Keep it classy.

IMPRESS ME First dates are the most important. Making a membearable fi rst impression will keep her focused on the next date. Keep her interest. If one does not have that, he does not have anything.

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HE SAIDHE SAID

SHE SAID

The Crystal questions exactly how easy it is to spread a rumor at Lakeview.

- BY LOREN WRIGHT

For some students at Lakeview High School, drama is the only reason to make it through the day. Recognizing this fact, The Crystal wanted to give the rumor-spreading trend a try.

As a whole, The Crystal staff decided to come up with a rumor that was believable, as well as something that students would want to spread. The rumor: rapper Eminem will be coming to LHS to shoot his new music video for his song Cinderella Man.

It was the staff’s mission to spread the rumor collectively, letting everyone know that Eminem will make his debut in Battle Creek on Feb. 27.

At fi rst, there was a little hesitation, as there was no sure future of the experiment. Like most rumors, it was questioned if the rumor would even catch on. Thankfully, the little white lie did, in fact, take fl ight.

By third block the day after the rumor was started, students were beginning to talk. The test had indeed proved to be a success. The most reassuring aspect of the fi b was when students began to ask teachers if there was any way that they could be in the music video.

Now, although this was just a test, the implications of the rumor played out just like it would in a real life scenario: one student says that they hear something, then they tell someone else, eventually creating a monster out of their fabricated story.

After conducting this experiment, it is safe to say that not everything that one hears is true. Rumors are hurtful by nature, and should be avoided because it is always hard to fi nd who the real source is.

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Josh Bartell Senior

1.) The color green: Apples2.) Tattoos: Sexy3.) America: Freedom4.) Music: Rock ‘n’ roll5.) War: Bad

Students put on the spot

1.) The color green: Grass2.) Tattoos: Gangster3.) America: Freedom4.) Music: Loud5.) War: Killing

The following students were asked fi ve questions to which they were to say the fi rst thing that came to mind; these were their one-word responses.

- BY MORGAN WORTHINGTON

Josh Bartell

1.) The color green: Apples

3.) America: Freedom4.) Music: Rock ‘n’ roll1.) The color green: Grass

2.) Tattoos: Gangster3.) America: Freedom4.) Music: Loud5.) War: Killing

1.) The color green: Applesauce2.) Tattoos: Sleeves3.) America: Debt4.) Music: Down Fall5.) War: Death

Evan Niedzielski Freshman

Jordan McCann Jordan McCann Sophomore

5.) War: Bad2.) Tattoos: Gangster3.) America: Freedom4.) Music: Loud5.) War: Killing

Jordan McCann

Mike Moakley Senior1.) The color green: Christmas2.) Tattoos: White people3.) America: Flag4.) Music: iPod5.) War: Soldier

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Josh Bartell Senior

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Marketing 2011-2012

When selecting courses for the 2011-2012 school year, make Marketing the fi rst choice!

Benefi ts of this class:• This class is acknowledged as a H.S. Economics credit (when successfully completed with Introduction to Business)• Two college credits (fi ve when successfully completed with Inroduction to Business)• School involvement through DECA• Marketing helps prepare for the future• Students gain business knowledge and experience• All members of the Marketing class will help run and operate the school store

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