Alcohol number one killer for teens Jeremy BurtonEditor-in-chief Your parents drink it. Your older siblings flaunt it. Your friends brag about their expe-riences with it. And your peers are dying from it. Alcohol is the most com-monly abused drug in the United States. Responsible for approximately 5,000 deaths each year in people under the age of 21, alcohol related deaths outnumber deaths caused by tobacco or illegal drugs, such as marijuana, nationwide. High school students are surrounded by alcohol and are plagued with the task of resisting the substance whose place in society predates their existence. In the United States, the drinking age has been 21 since the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984, which rose the age from 18 to 21. The mandate required states to raise their drink-ing age in order to receive federal funding for state highways. The change in minimum drinking age gar-nered support because in theory, it would reduce the number of intoxicated high school students on the roads. However, in recent years, high school students have consumed alcohol at high rates. “Underage drinking is ev-erywhere and probably won’t stop. If people aren’t careful when consuming alcohol, they

may do something that will ruin their time in high school,” said Salvador Alvarez ’15. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, as kids get older, they drink more. By age 15, half of teens have had at least one drink. By age 18, more than 70 percent of teens have had at least one drink. Additionally, the Center for Disease Control and Preven-tion states that although drink-ing by persons under the age of 21 is illegal, people aged 12 to 20 years drink 11 per-cent of all alcohol consumed in the United States. The pressure of partici-pating in underage drinking proves insurmountable for many students and has led to a national epidemic. High achieving schools such as WY are not exempt from this fad. Only last month at the Homecoming dance 12 WY students were found to be under the influence as they entered. Each student faced a five day out-of-school suspen-sion. The punishments given reflected the administration’s no-tolerance policy. While stu-dents were punished, the pres-sure from parents and peers to maintain exemplary grade point averages and matricu-late into prestigious universi-ties is still felt by students. However, the opinion of the influence of under-age drinking on a student’s high school experience varies

among different grade levels, with older students having a more relaxed perspective. “I think underage drinking ruins a high school experience because it impairs everything you do. You don’t get to ex-perience high school because it makes everything cloudy,” states Katiana Klain ’16. On the other hand, some students feel that the effects of underage drinking aren’t all bad. “I think it’s just another

one of the decisions you make in high school that you grow from. Whether you choose to drink, whether or not you get in trouble, you learn to be re-sponsible for yourself through the experiences,” exclaims Helen Li ’14. Although the consumption of alcohol may teach teens how to be responsible, it also has serious health risks. Consump-tion by persons under the age of 21 is most commonly done in the form of binge drinking.

When drinking, youth have an increased risk of death, im-paired judgment, and physical or sexual assault. In response to the national ep-idemic, national government is pushing for increased involve-ment from local and state gov-ernments in educating youth. While the United States faces high rates of underage drink-ing drinking, it remains behind its European counterparts who have minimum drinking ages as low as 16.

Are street artists the new Van Gogh?

branded the “street art capital of the nation.” However, Chi-cagoans are having a difficult time settling the ‘street art’ debate: art or vandalism? “Just by calling it ‘street art’

Devon MitchellEditor-in-chief With over 500 new street murals and spray-painted tags, Chicago has been

and not ‘street vandalism’ shows that we view it as an art form,” says Jared Vick ’14. As tagging has become an increasingly popular activity for adolescents around the city, WY students are exposed to ‘street art’ on a daily basis. While some street art, such as the murals in Pilsen and Logan Square, are created and funded by the city or the businesses in the area,

tagging is an illegal activity using spray-paint. Tagging is stereotypically classified as a teen gang activity and depicts gang names, signs, and other symbols. “There’s tons of great street art in Logan Square that I’ve seen, and then there’s tagging. Tagging doesn’t really serve a purpose in my eyes, but it’s also a way for people to ex-press themselves nonviolently. The intention behind the art is what makes the difference,” says Patrick Moran ’15. The primary concern of local residents is about the appropriateness of the loca-tion of the tagging and street murals. In February of 2010, taggers left the Art Institute’s Modern Wing covered with brightly colored tags, followed shortly thereafter by similar tags on home construction and a middle school library. As a result, the school and board had to raise the money to have a team come and power-wash the building. The distinction that residents have made in the past be-tween street artists and tag-gers is in regards to the ethics of their ‘art.’ While the city has initiated several ‘graffiti removal’ programs, primarily under Mayor Daley, they have also supported and glamor-

ized the work of famous street artists, such as the world-renowned, political activist ‘Banksy.’ His most re-cent Chicago work, located near Fulton Market, portrays a children’s stroller cascad-ing down a set of stairs. On a national level, Banksy is considered a world-class street artist. “I believe that Banksy’s work is art, but defining ‘art’ is a very complicated subject that often leads to bruised egos. The real question is who defines what is and what is not art, not how,” says English teacher Joe Scotese. Just last week, Banksy gave Chicago residents the opportunity to buy some of his paintings at rock-bottom prices. However, because Banksy remains unidentified, no one knew the true value of what they were purchas-ing. An elderly man bought four of his pieces for a mere $60. The appraised value of them came out to about $130,000. “What people should take away from Banksy’s success is that sometimes the wrong people are making the decision as to what is and what is not art,” says Scotese.

WY Math Tutoring Center opens Mardi CaminerNews Editor The Math Tutoring Center located next to room 282 in the Arts Building opened its doors during the week of Oct. 21. All students are welcome to stop in during their lunch periods or instructional sup-port periods for any type of math help. Math teacher Danna Dot-son had the idea to open up a room dedicated to math with a similar feel of the Writing Center. Dotson’s main concern was “taking care of Freshman as they transition into high school math.” But the room is open first through eighth periods for anyone who is having difficulty in math. Keith Cox, a CPS teacher, and Rizo Metovic, a North-western University student who will student teach with math teacher Susan Gustavson, are in the room all day. “I’m here to support the school, students, and staff,” explained Cox. The Math Tutoring Center is funded by the Local School Council. They have already set aside money in order to keep the Math Tutoring Center open all year. “The Math Tutoring Center is actually very helpful. A few of my friends and I went in there during lunch and got our homework questions explained to us in a really nice way. It’s so great that everyone is will-ing to teach us because we can always learn more,” said Araceli Alvarez ’14. Students are also happy that the Writing Center in Blue

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Front Page GraphicA big thank you to Noah Evans

‘14 for his work on the front page ‘alcohol movement’ graphic!

“The Other Place”The Blue House coffee shop is up and running with additions to the

menu.

House is likely to stay open. “We are still uncertain, but we should be getting a CPS sub with an English back-ground [to take over the Writ-ing Center,” shared assistant principal Mark Grishaber. Brigid Pasulka, author and English teacher, has been run-ning the Writing Center for the past three years. Pasulka holds conferences with stu-dents to offer her opinion on their writing pieces. Pasulka loves working in the Writing Center because of the “one-on-one time with students.” Sydney Guillory ‘14 spends her instructional sup-port and lunch periods in the Writing Center. She explains that the Writing Center is a perfect environment to get work done. “It’s the environment that welcomes questions and co-operation. I can hear myself think and I can also ask for help from any of the tutors or Ms. Pasulka herself without having to worry about being shushed,” Guillory says. Before devoting all of her time to the Writing Center, Pasulka taught Survey of Lit-erature and AP Language and Composition. Her novel, “A Long,Long Time Ago and Es-sentially True,” won the 2010 Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award. It was also featured in the Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers selection. Pasulka’s latest book, “The Sun and Other Stars: A Novel,” is scheduled to be published on Feb. 4, 2014. Pasulka will be going on maternity leave Thanksgiving week and will be returning in the spring.

College reps visit WY studentsDevon MitchellEditor-In-Chief

It’s universally accepted that applying to college is hardly a simple process. There is a seemingly infinite amount of forms to fill out and with that, an infinite amount of questions. What many students don’t realize is that the an-swers are right at their finger-tips – or right under their feet in the counseling department. With over 100 represen-tatives visiting this fall, WY is one of a select group of city schools that hosts such an immense number of col-lege admissions advisors for students to consult. The admis-sions meetings are not only for seniors, but any and all students that would like to come and learn more about the different schools and what they have to offer. “The number of colleges that visit us is a reflection of the caliber of students that we have here at WY. We don’t reach out to the schools, they reach out to us,” says coun-selor Allison Stojak. The admissions officers focus their meetings on discuss-ing the application process, financial aid, and what it is like, in their opinion, to be a student at their university. However, the officer always leaves plenty of time for mis-cellaneous student questions. Though the majority of the

Hannah Wilkinson/Staff ReporterWill Lewis ‘15 chats with a college admissions officer in the counseling suite.

officers represent traditional universities, WY still hosts plenty of art schools, military schools, and specialty col-leges. “Recently, we had a visit from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy and a presenta-tion from RISD. Students who take advantage of these opportunities, especially as a freshman or sophomore, gain a greater understanding of the college process and how to best prepare for it,” says Stojak. For more information, be sure to attend the WY College Fair on March 25 at 5:30pm.

Elena Caminer/Staff ReporterStudents leave their trash on the tables and floors of Blue House after eating lunch.

WY’s Economics club, advised by Kevin Waller, has once again opened “The Other Place,” a cof-fee shop located in Blue House run by his stu-dents currently enrolled in his AP Economics class.

“The Other Place” is open to students and faculty five days a week, from 7 a.m. to the end of first period.

The administration, the Economics Club, and Waller decide where the profit from the cof-fee shop is spent. Waller plans on spending the money on school improve-ment plans.

Waller has begun his planning on Blue House; he wants to be able to make Blue House a more student friendly environ-ment. The Economics Club bought the big blue stage boxes that sit in Blue House.

They have also donated money towards the Math Team. Waller believes that they are an excep-tional team.

Tea - $1.25Muffins - $1.00Coffee - $1.25Arizona Ice Tea - $1.25Cocoa Coffee - $2.00Hot Chocolate - $2.00

If you ever need a pick-me-up in the morning, head to Blue House and pick up a cup of Joe from the Other Place.

Source: May Poon

“The Other Place”

Students and trash fill lunchroomsElena CaminerStaff Reporter

Lunch is a time to sit, eat, talk with friends, relax and do some homework. But students at WY are having trouble finding a place to eat in the crowded houses that serve as lunchrooms. This problem will likely increase as the weather gets colder as students will be less inclined to go out and buy lunch or have the luxury to sit outside. With study halls taking place in the third floor houses, it is a struggle to find a quiet and clean place to eat. Throughout most lunch periods at least one of the four houses are closed. Some students eat in less conventional places around the school like on the Arts or Gym bridges, stairways, and the foyers in the Arts building. The administration has decided to allow food in Blue House to accommodate the study halls upstairs in Green and Gold House. In prior years, Blue House was desig-

nated as a quieter place for studying, not eating. “By the time I eat my lunch during 7th period, the tables in Red and Blue House are covered in food and trash. People should be more conscious of cleaning up after themselves,” says Adina Cohen ‘15. The 15 custodians along with faculty and students are noticing the toll it is taking on the cleanliness of the school as more students eat in the same houses or find places around school to sit. “The problem we see is between classes when nobody is reminding the kids to throw away their trash. It is hard for the other students too, who wants to sit at a dirty table?” wonders lead custodian Lawrence Manson. The issue of overcrowded lunchrooms and the trash left behind does not seem like it will go away soon, unless students start doing their part: respecting the school and their peers by cleaning up after themselves.

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WY In-Depth Brandon J. Williams ‘14 opens up

about being deaf on the WY undefeated football team.

Show your support for Best Buddies ProgramBest Buddies has been a program

at WY since 1989 and continues to offer fun activites for students.

In-Depth with WY standout athleteJack RueveStaff Reporter

Name: Brandon J. Williams,#84 on WY’s undefeated football teamBorn: Nov. 16, 1996 If you were at the Homecom-ing game you may have seen Brandon Williams on the field. Although from the stands he may seem like any other al-thele, he competes without the ability to hear. He is one of the two deaf players on WY football team.

Q: Were you born deaf?A: Yes Q: How long have you been a member of the team?A: This is my first year. Q: What position do you play?A: I play receiver and corner. Q: What football talent do you excel at?A: I have one of the best hands on the team (good at catching) and am one of the fastest kids on the team. Q: Are there any advan-tages to being deaf while playing football?A: Being deaf helps on de-fense because I can’t hear the quarterback so I can’t jump. Q: What are some of the

Jack Rueve/Staff ReporterWilliams supports his team as he waits to take the field with his interpreter Becky to his right.

struggles of being a deaf football player?A: Playing wide receiver is my favorite position to play, but since I cant hear the quarter-back call “hike,” I have to look at the rest of my teammates move, so I know that I can go.Also, a lot of the plays that we run don’t translate nicely in sign language. So the coaches have to break down the plays so the translator can better explain my role. Q: Does not being able to hear the distractions that surround a normal football player during a game help?A: Yes, it keeps me focused. Q: What is your most memo-

rable play that you made so far this season?A: It was in practice, and I was playing receiver; I caught the ball with one hand in the middle of three defenders. Q: Is it hard to understand what the interpreter is trying to say sometimes?A: Yes, football language doesn’t translate nicely. Q: Who do you go to if you have a football question, and how do you communi-cate with coaches and team-mates?A: Many times if I have a question I’ll ask the interpreter to ask the coaches walk me through it.

Students flock to Best Buddies club Hannah Wilkinson Staff Reporter

Since 1989, when the pro-gram was founded, Whitney Young has become one of the 1,700 schools that par-ticipate in the Best Buddies program. The name impecca-bly describes the relationships and interactions between the student volunteers and their friends with disabilities. Once a month during long division, WY students in the Best Buddies club hang out with their friends that are a part of the special education program. The group organizes many different activities such as board games, chess, and informal discussions. “I could honestly say Best Buddies was one of the highlights of my high school experience. I feel like I gained a lot from it while still having fun. It lead me to join special olympics which I am still apart of,” says Jack DeVine, ‘14. Jeri Smolek, a special edu-cation teacher, helps facilitate the group while they have fun. “The group has grown

tremendously even since last year. We sat at about 50 students last year and now we’ve expanded three times as many to 150 students. Many of our participants are in track and cross country be-

Photo opinionsWhat are you thankful for this year, and how do you plan on show-ing your thanks?

Source: May Poon

Has a faculty member been a big part of your high school expe-rience, if so, how?

I’m thankful for my great friends because they are there for me when I need them. -Tiffany Mei ’15

Ms. Dotson helped me a lot with geometry, and she helped me substantially improve my grade.-Nicole Koleczek ’16

I’m thankful for the oppor-tunity to apply to some elite schools because not every-one has the chance to go to college.-Gregory Rudd ’14

Ms. Wax because she really helped me reach my full artistic potential.-Nicolette Grabiec ’15

I’m thankful for Manchester United.”-Filip Mietka ’14

Coach Billy because he has been pushing me to do better in school and he has been there for me since freshman year. -Triston Wilson ’14

I’m thankful for the creation of delicious cannolis, and I’m going to show my thanks by buying a box for 99 cents each.-Trixie Cortes ’14

Mr. Katz changed my out-look on how I approach my academic work as well as my general outlook on the environment. -Matt Chorazy ’14

cause there is huge support by their coach, as well as football and soccer,” says Smolek. Smolek also talks about how the club is trying to expand and bring the WY community together. Just last week the club held a Hallow-een dance which was open to anyone at the school. Best Buddies plans on con-tinuing to hold similar events throughout the school year to gain even more members.

Mardi Caminer/Staff ReporterWY students and buddies celebrate Halloween at the annual Best Buddies Club Halloween dance.

Students promote WY’s nameMardi CaminerNews Editor

Whitney M. Young Magnet High School is a recognized school to many around the city and nation. After 38 years of excellence and over 15,000 graduates, WY is gaining name recognition within all different topics of conversa-tion. It seems that recently, WY is becoming even more popular. Through its academic ex-cellence, WY has put itself on the top charts for CPS schools. Over 4,100 prospective stu-dents and parents attended the Open House Sunday Oct. 20. Many groups, such as the band, choir, and Guys N’ Dolls showcased their talents. Sports teams and clubs adver-tised their success. Committed students volunteered their time to give tours to the prospective students and faculty answered numerous questions. After this type of show-case, it is no surprise that say-ing you graduated from WY is becoming quite an application helper. Norma Chinn, the Academ-ic Center Director and head of the counseling department, believes that college admis-sion counselors in the Chicago-area are reporting positive feedback to their college after visiting WY. “The students ask good questions,” explained Chinn,

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FreeBeauty BraidsWY students Shadayah Gray ‘14 and Caitlyn Walker ‘14 offer to

braid in extensions for a cheaper price than professionals.

Breast Cancer InfoMolly Rudnick ‘14 organized a

breast cancer informational meeting in the library on Oct. 30.

and so the admissions coun-selors have positive reports to give to their universities about WY. Chinn also shared that as WY graduates continue to suc-ceed in college, the admissions officers seek out WY students to enroll in their university. Seniors are hoping to continue WY’s legacy as they apply to college. Cecily Smith ‘14 hopes to attend Stanford University next year. She thinks WY students have a fair chance of being accepted into top universities, including those in the Ivy League. “As students at a high ranked high school, we learn how to be proficient writers and gain study and writing skills that are essential for suc-cess,” commented Smith. However, it is more than just academics that is putting WY on top. Last year, WY earned 13 city championship titles. Teams have already se-cured city championship titles for the 2013-2014 school year. Boys Golf now has a five year reigning city cham-pionship title. Girls Volleyball won their fourth city champi-onship in a row this year. But perhaps the most well-known teams nationally are the WY basketball teams because of the star players on the teams. “They[college coaches] know about WY through sum-mer exposure in tournaments and we are associated with some of the most powerful people on the girls side of Chicago basketball. It [WY] brings even more exposure because colleges want to see what the best names in Chi-cago are producing,” shared Khaalia Hillsman ‘14, a mem-ber of the WY girls basketball team. As students continue to succeed at WY and after graduation, the WY name will spread throughout the nation.

Seniors profit from braidingMardi CaminerNews Editor

Shadayah Gray ‘14 and Caitlyn Walker ‘14 started their own hair braiding busi-ness, FreeBeauty, in the spring of 2013. Almost eight months ago, Walker was frustrated from the damage to her hair caused from flat ironing it al-most every day. She wanted a protective hair style. After complaining about the cost of having a professional hair stylist braid her hair, Walker’s friend, Gray thought of the idea of braiding Walker’s hair themselves. After watching many tutorials, Gray and Walker braided Walker’s hair. Walk-er received dozens of com-pliments and soon girls were asking the two friends to do their hair. Walker and Gray decided to start their own hair braiding business which they named FreeBeauty. FreeBeauty customers have to purchase their own synthetic kanekalon hair or yarn and then Walker and Gray will put the extensions in. FreeBeauty offers various styles such as braids, Marley twists, Senega-lese twists, Havana twists and Yarn twists. ““I have had the pleasure of having Yarn and Marley twists done by Caity and Sha-dayah. I love my FreeBeauty twists because they make me

Courtesy of Caitlyn WalkerKaysi Gray ‘14 wears her FreeBeauty twists up in a ponytail.

feel original,” shared Nia Harris. “We install it for them for half the price of the profes-sionals in a comfortable, clean and friendly environment,” explains Walker. The cost of styling by Free-Beauty ranges from $80 to $100 depending on the style. Because Gray and Walker work together, it only takes them about 5 hours to com-plete braiding in extensions for a customer. “Caity and Shadayah are the only girls that I trust with my hair. They’re fast, afford-able and have a broad knowl-edge of natural hair styling. The twists they did were my favorite style I’ve ever had,”

shared FreeBeauty customer Isley Bolar ‘14. FreeBeauty has had around 30 customers and has made more than $1000 in profit. Gray and Walker hope to continue their business even as they both go off to college. “If we go our separate ways FreeBeauty will be able to grow and network,” com-mented Walker. To contact Gray or Walker for a styling email, caitlynal-yse96@gmail.com or sha-dayah.gray@yahoo.com. To see additional customer pic-tures and information follow FreeBeauty on Instagram @Free_Beauty or follow them on Twitter @_FreeBeauty_.

Mardi Caminer/Staff ReporterStudents listen attentively to the informative session about breast cancer and ovarian cancer.

Breast Cancer information session held in library Devon Mitchell & Mardi CaminerEditor-in-chief & News Editor

On Oct. 30, Molly Rudnick ’14 joined forces with Bright Pink to hold a workshop at WY to educate students on the basics of breast and ovarian health. Bright Pink is the only national non-profit organiza-tion that focuses purely on the prevention and early detec-tion of breast and ovarian cancer in young women. “I found Bright Pink after I volunteered at the Undie Dash with NHS this summer.

Bright Pink seemed to me to be a great organization because it is local and really helps individuals get involved,” explained Rudnick. Together, Rudnick and Bright Pink hoped to inform students about their risks, pro-vide tools to live a proactive life, and promote awareness and support of their cause. Bright Pink runs expert workshops nationwide and has plenty of online resources, but Rudnick felt that it was really important to spread awareness throughout the WY community.

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Cancer Society is founded in NYC to raise

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cancer is discovered

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launches the first 24/7

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celebrates a 20% de-

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Through the Years: Breast Cancer

“I wanted to bring it to WY so that young women and their mothers could learn about steps towards health when it comes to breast and ovarian cancer. I’m so glad that so many girls attended and I really hope that it made a difference in at least one person’s life,” Rudnick shared. With over fifty par-ticipants, the workshop was a success. Many female students and a few of their mothers were provided with informa-tion about early self-detection of breast and ovarian cancer.

Government shuts down for what? a dummy’s guide to the US crisis Elena CaminerStaff Reporter

Q: What is a government shutdown?

A government shutdown is not a complete closing of the United States. It is a tem-porary stoppage of some government services due to laws that are not passed in time and in place for certain funding procedures.

Q: When was the govern-ment shutdown?

The government was shut down from Oct.1 and reopened just in time for the United States to pay their bills to other nations on Oct. 17 when their borrow-ing authority was over.

Q: Was this the first govern-ment shutdown?

This was not the first govern-ment shutdown in the US. Since 1976 when Congress had the power to shut down part of the government, there have been 17 shutdowns. The longest and also the most re-cent was under the Clinton ad-ministration. It occurred from Dec. 16, 1995, through Jan. 5, 1996. It was 21 days; this last one was only 17. Clinton vetoed Congress’ bill on how to spend money. In the latest shutdown, it took Congress time to agree on how to spend the money,

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Mimi LiuWY graduate passes away in an accident while studying at the

University of Illinois.

Government Shutdown:

Q&A piece to clear up your confusion about the governmemt

closing at the begining of October.

but Obama signed immedi-ately. However, most shut-downs only last about 3 days.

Q: Why did the government shutdown?

Congress controls how our country spends money by creating laws to ensure the money is well dispersed. The fiscal year for our government starts Oct. 1 and goes through Sept. 30. Choosing where trillions of dollars of the leading nation’s money should go to is not an easy task. The House of Rep-resentatives, which is currently Republican-controlled, passed a bill for fiscal spending that did not provide funding for the Affordable Care Act, often referred to as Obam-acare. The Senate, which is cur-rently Democrat-controlled, maintained its position for full funding for the Affordable Care Act and also was push-ing for continuing resolutions (CR) without policy changes. CR is the continued funding of government agencies for some or all parts of the year.

Q: Who was affected by this government shutdown?

There are two types of federal workers, “essential” and “nonessential” employees of the national government. Those 800,000 to 1 million “nonessential” workers went to

Students addicted to cell phonesJack RueveStaff Reporter

Most high school students are probably too distracted on their smart phones to even read this article. If you are not one of those many kids here are some facts that you may have not been aware of.Over the years smart phones have slowly, but increasingly been taking over the lives of many young kids. Due to advanced technol-ogy, kids are able to do more and more on their phones. And with an unlimited amount of apps, the distractions are end-less. Students spend hours on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Vine, Snapchat, and other apps that can be conveniently accessed from their smart phones. “Every time I try starting my homework, I take one look at my phone and get car-ried away. Just opening my phone to see if anyone sent me a text message turns into two hours on my phone,” said Adam Shaw ’15. Being addicted to these

devices comes at a cost. According to “Psychology Today,” cell phone addiction is defined as spending more than seven hours a day on your phone., which can result in anxiety, insomnia, and de-pression when cut off from the device. “If it wasn’t for all the distractions on my cell phone, all my B’s would be A’s and all my C’s would be B’s,” says Jacob Wolf ’15. In a 2011 study done by the Pew Research Centers teenagers between the ages of 12 and 17 send and re-ceive an average of 167 text messages a day. Teachers at WY also have something to say about this matter. “Sometimes cell phones can be beneficial to look up things quickly and manage home-work. But more often than not, they are more of a distrac-tion, and I think kids rely too heavily on them and develop lazy study habits,” said Mrs. Franklin. The side effects of the obsession with technology

don’t end there. If kids don’t have boundaries on how much time they spend on their phones they may have trouble sleeping, exercise less, do less homework, read less, spend less time with their families, and have a hard time mak-ing decisions because of the information overload. Dean John Fanning has a strong opinion on the cell phone obsession, referring to cell phones as “electronic leashes.” However, he does not believe that students are the only ones obssessed with their devices. Adults can also be addicted to the nov-elty and convenience of cell phones. It can be dangerous. The Los Angeles Times 2013 Mo-bile Consumer Habits showed that 55 percent of people use their phones while driving. And with high schoolers start-ing to drive, this is not good news. Texting while driving has contributed to 23 percent of car accidents. According to a CNN study, when talking on the phone in a car, you are four times more likely to have a car accident. Although there are many advantages to advanced technology, cell phones can be a huge distraction and cause many problems.

the office on Oct. 1 to lock up and cleanup for an unknown amount of time of furlough, or unpaid time. National parks and museums were closed. Programs like HeadStart are government funded but via contracts so as contracts expired certain locations didn’t have the funds to re-main open. Those who already were signed up for Social Se-curity and Medicare continued receiving checks in the mail, as the U.S. Postal Service is privately funded. There was a concern for veterans receiving compensa-tion. As the shutdown con-tinued, money for WIC and other programs, started to run out. The President and Con-gress are considered essential workers so they were being paid throughout the ordeal.

Q: How did the shutdown affect the economy?

The shutdown under Clinton cost the government $1.4 bil-lion and hurt the growth of the economy. However, as soon as it ended the stock market boomed back up. Standards and Poor’s, a financial rat-ings industry, reported that because of this shutdown the government lost $24 billion total. It was estimated that we lost $76 million daily just from closing the national parks to tourists.

Q: What was resolved?

Just before the clock reached midnight on Oct. 16, the U.S. Congress was able to agree on a deal on funding the gov-ernment until Jan. 15, ending the government shutdown. The debt ceiling, the leg-islation limiting the national debt that can be accumulated, will be raised until Feb. 7, so the agreement is just a short-term plan. There could be another partial shutdown in the near future.

WY mourns alumnaMay PoonStaff Reporter

Mimi Liu, a 20-year-old junior, an avid pianist, alumni, and student of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Cham-paign, recently passed due to a pick-up truck accident on Lincoln Avenue. Urbana police says that Liu was walking on campus with a friend, Spandana Mantravadi, near McKinley Hall when a pick-up truck hit Liu and Mantravadi at around 10 a.m. The pick-up truck alleg-edly swerved off the road several times, drove across a sidewalk, and struck sev-eral street signs and another vehicle before hitting the two women. Liu died from blunt force injuries sustained after being struck by the vehicle, accord-ing to the Champaign County Coroner. She was pronounced dead at Carle Foundation Hospital in the emergency department at 10:39 a.m. Mantravadi, who was also hit by the truck, was trans-ported to Carle but did not suffer any life-threatening injuries. 58-year-old Willie Craft Sr. was responsible for the accident, and was taken to Carle for further testing on blood and urine samples. He was also cited for driv-ing without insurance and improper lane usage. Liu attended WY several years ago, graduating with the class of 2011. She was a member of the Asian Ameri-can Club, where she per-formed and led a dance with other members in an annual show. Joseph Scotese, an Eng-lish teacher, had Mimi as a former student. Scotese had Mimi for two years, and said, “She was one of the most amazing students ever.” Scotese noticed that the cover page of Mimi’s Face-book was a quote from Coel-ho. Coelho was the author of the Alchemist, a book that many students had recom-mended Scotese teaches in

his World Literature classes. Scotese decided it was time to teach the Alchemist in honor of Liu. Scotese had an an-nual reading of a short story called a Christmas Memory. He invited former students to join him in his reading. The last time he did this reading was in 2011, and he had 75 students join him. One of the many students was Liu, However, Liu was most remembered for her musical abilities. She attended the Merit School of Music, lo-cated near downtown, where she played the piano. “Mimi was an extremely talented individual who always had a natural warmth aura. When she played the piano, she would transport you to a whole new world. It’s not surprising that she had so many friends, because she never showed anything but kindness to others,” says Irene Lu ’14. The artistic director at Merit when Liu attended was Timothy Riordan. He remem-bered Ms. Liu as one of the top students, where she was widely respected by students and faculty. Liu was also a part of The Chinese Fine Arts Soci-ety (CFAS), where she was a member since 2003. Liu has been competing in the CFAS’s music competitions since a young age, and won several awards. In honor of Liu, there is a scholarship award being named after her. Christini De-Marea, executive director at CFAS, will be presenting this award as a first place prize at the CFAS music festival. The winners of the CFAS music festival will hold an-other concert in November, which will also be dedicated to Liu. Liu’s natural gift at piano will forever be remem-bered through the awards that will be given to CFAS members. Liu has touched the hearts of many people throughout her lifetime, and her loved ones will always remember her warm spirit, and optimis-tic view on the world.

May Poon/ Staff PhotographerMimi Liu (left) will forever be in the hearts of WY students.

Find the following words in the scamble on the left.

APPLE

CORN

CORNBREAD

CRANBERRY

DINNER

FALL

FAMILY

FOOTBALL

GOBBLE

GRAVY

HAPPY

LEAVES

INTERACTIVEWednesday, November 6, 2013 Page 6

WY Riddles Solve the riddles from each department and come to room

277 before the start of 8th period on Nov. 6 to recive a prize.

Ask HannahAdvice columnist Hannah

Wilkinson addresses issues faced by teenagers schoolwide.

My friends constantly leave me out and never make an effort with me anymore. What do I do?

Often times, when people feel this way, they don’t understand it’s a two way street. If you feel like you’re not hanging out with your friends very much anymore, maybe you stopped making an ef-fort just as much as they did. There’s also a good chance that this has noth-ing to do with you. For many people this is a very stressful time and they may just have a lot going in

their lives. Especially for seniors, very few people have time for anything but college applications. It might be a good idea for you to reach out to them and make the effort to see if they are okay. If they still continue to be distant after you make an effort, then bring it up in a non-confrontational way to see if anything is going on.

Soc-SciDavid BellSocial Science Teacher

During the last 3500 years, how many total years have gone by without a war happening some-where in the world?

MathJulienne AuMath Teacher

Let r equal the remain-der when 14400 is divided by n (n is a positive integer.) If r > 50 how many values of n are possible?

ScienceTodd KatzScience Teacher

Any sort of coloration that is tied with black (black widows: red and black, monarch butterflies: orange and black, skunk: white and black, etc.) is a warning col-oration. What is this called?

Ask Hannah

Thanksgiving Word Search

MACNCHEESE

MAIZE

MAYFLOWER

ORANGE

PIE

PILGRIMS

POTATO

PUMPKIN

SQUASH

STUFFING

THANKFUL

THANKSGIVING

TURKEY

Figure out these questions from the social science, science, and math departments and be the first to come to Rm. 277 at the beginning 8th period to win a cool prize.

Source: Rachel Brown

Riddles of the month

The shutdown solved nothingDaisy CalderonStaff Reporter

October 17 marked the start of the recent govern-ment shutdown. If you’re anything like me, the shut-down was a whole lot of news reports that weren’t all that understandable, and a whole bunch of kids saying that the schools were on the verge of shutting down as well. But what we might not have known was that the shutdown can actually be at-tributed to the lack of funds that the United States has to manage itself. Many government services were put to a halt in order to decrease expenses. Some people say that the govern-ment shutdown was a vital step in getting the national debt problem figured out,

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Jeremy BurtonDevon MitchellEditors-in-Chief

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Charlie Blumenthal Rachel Brown

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Genevieve SachsAndres Silva

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Erin FranklinAdviser

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Playing through an injurty is simply a part of the game. Being a student athlete is like living a double life. During your sports season you are expected to drop all other commitments to focus on the gold: a city and/or state championship. So, when you roll your ankle in the first week of track practice in January, what do you do? The decision is obvious; you get it checked out by the trainer, pop a few Tylenol and get back to work. That may seem like the watered down version of a situation that many student athletes find themselves in, but the rule holds true. When you are in the midst of your

season, the success of your team comes first. This debate is centered on the question, “Is it worth it to play through an injury?” The question is extremely relevant for high school students as sports offer scholarship money that may offset college tuition. As a WY student juggling one or two sports with a packed schedule, the hardest thing to hear may be your doctor telling you to take a break. Luckily, the decision always comes down to you. Take your doctor’s recommendation with a grain of salt as doctors and parents are supporters of the

If you don’t take a break when you get injured, you may regret it. It’s something every athlete dreads to hear. Getting the dreaded “You’re injured” talk from a coach, doctor, or physical therapist can be season halting news. In high school, where year round sports are compressed into 3-month seasons, it may seem like missing a practice or game is the end of an athletic career. Missing a practice due to an injury is indefinite, since many sports injuries are treated with time and rest. Sitting out of practice and games to go to therapy, or to rest may seem like it is derailing your athletic career. Playing through

the injury, however, can make the injury much worse. Although it may seem that taking time off to recover from a sport is holding you back, it’s the best thing you can do for your career. Playing through an injury takes away from the time that your body would need to heal. It also could lead to re-injury or making the injury much worse. For example, if a player gets a concussion in a head-to-head collision and then tries to keep playing, they could end up with serious brain damage. A small stress fracture that might have healed quickly could turn into a more serious fracture.

Ignoring an injury, even if it seems minor, can lead to permanent damage. Unless you plan on spending the rest of your life doing nothing other than playing your sport, it is not worth the risk. Ignoring an injury can also affect future chances to play the sport at a collegiate or professional level. Just because the pain can be ignored now, doesn’t mean that it won’t turn into lifelong damage. This damage can affect an athlete even when doing everyday tasks that aren’t related to their sport. If an athlete has trouble walking normally, they should not be practicing with the same intensity

as before they got injured. This should be taken very seriously. While it is okay to make some sacrifices in the name of athletics, lifelong pain should not be one of them. It’s important to remember that a minor injury can develop into a more serious injury if not taken care of. Playing through the pain can actually end up leaving you benched for an entire season or with permanent damage. Don’t take that risk. Your body is something that you will need long after you are done with sports. Sometimes sitting out for a few practices can save your season and possibly your athletic career.

saying “Better safe than sorry.” If they say that you can still play then go for it, just know your limits. You may have to wear a supportive wrap or take it easy during some practices so that you can give it your all during the game but anything beats sitting on the bench when your team needs you. On the other hand, remembering to be smart is your best bet. The commitment that you make to your team at the beginning of the year is important but you still want to be able to walk when your season is over. To ensure that you have a great season, treat

yourself well. When you have an ache or something begins to swell, ice it that night and put heat on it the following night. When you pull something and you aren’t sure if ice is the best solution, go and see the trainer. Think back to the acronym R-I-C-E as you work through your season. The letters stand for rest, ice, compress, and elevate. Using your resources and knowing your limits will prevent you from sitting out on important games and will lead to a successful season. At the end of the day safety comes first, but it is important to know your limits and to not play up an injury just because you want a break.

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Playing Injured“This debate is centered on the question: Is it worth it to play

through an injury?”

Government Shutdown“It makes it seem that government

couldn’t handle the task of running the country.”

but was there really a solution that came out of this? I think the situation could’ve easily been handled differ-ently. It seems like nothing was resolved, and the possibility of another shutdown in the future is probable. I doubt there will ever be a time when the US won’t be in debt. It’s the way that the situation is assessed and handled that really matters. To believe that the United States could function without-taking on any more debt is ridiculous. The shutdown was the wrong move to make. The bigger issue is that the gov-ernment cannot be run without taking on extreme amounts of debt. The shutdown completely failed at reaching its purpose. Not only were there no chang-es in response to the shutdown,

but in reality, the government sent a completely different message to the people than it should’ve. It makes it seem that government couldn’t handle the task of running the country. So what kind of faith does that leave the people? Shutting down government offices did nothing in helping the situation, and had nothing to do with what caused the whole shutdown to begin with. It’s obvious that the na-tional debt is a problem, but to think that shutting down the government would resolve the situation was a long shot that was clearly missed. There have always been ideas thrown around about how to make our debt prob-lem more manageable. It just seems like a good leader needs to step in, take action, and avoid another flop like this one. All in all, the shutdown had no effect on the country’s situation, and did a better job at making everyone unsure about their own leaders than fixing a problem we all know is important. Phillp Rueve/Illustrator

Fewer classes lead to more learningShawn KimStaff Reporter

Why not just go home early? Most Whitney Young students asked this question when it was decided that all students would have to be at school for the whole school day. Students without seven classes were required to have an instructional support period added to their schedule. Coming into the new school year, most students felt that an instructional support period would be more efficient than the seminars held last year. Many felt that seminars were a waste of time. Not only were they uninteresting and boring, some seminars did not allow for the completion of homework and students gained nothing academically from the class. However, this year, the instructional support period seems beneficial to students who did not want to take a seventh class or did not get the seventh class they wanted. Students can either use the in-structional support as another break in the day or use the time to study, finish homework, and get service hours. Even students who are op-posed to instructional support see some of its benefits. Many students volunteer to help out teachers and see instructional support as a buffer in case they have procrastinated on an assignment. Instructional support is also helpful for the many Whitney Young students who partici-pate in many extracurricular activities. Many students have practice for sports every day after school and don’t get home until 7 or 8. Having

Harry’s Watching

Even though he has graduated, Harry Belden will continue to watch over the halls of Whitney Young like always. Kind of like Batman…

“Why, of course! I’m go-ing to get a very berry sundae swirl!!” –very satisfied senior boy

“Wow, the play sounds really good this year. You bet I’ll be there!” –every person ever

“Where’s Harry? I miss my husband.” –a lonely senior girl

“If we didn’t think Ms. Franklin resembled a Dis-ney Princess, we sure do now!” –cute ackie

“Follow me....” -twitter crazy senior male

“Smooth sauce? Yeah that sounds like it would be re-ally good on my food...” -unsure senior male

“Man I left my rubix cube at home!” -upset seventh grader

“Do you think people can tell I wore these pants yesterday?” -embarassed junior female

“I gave 60 bloods at the Blood Drive today, man do I feel good!” -happy senior male

Source: Ruby Keutzer

Aidan Lawson ‘15 Ethan Wilen ‘17 Joe Luzzader ‘15 Solveig Martin ‘16Kamal Bilal ‘14

What food are you looking forward to most for Thanksgiving?

Seasoned turkey breast with drizzled cranberry sauce

The pies. I like to give back with Athletes Give Back #notsecretary

Apple pie. My grandma’s popovers.

What was the best Halloween costume you have seen?

When Jacqueline Kromash was a black girl.

Sexy kitten Sami Hart as Pam Rueve.

Kamal because he was wearing grills.

All the Miley Cyrus’ out there.

How was your homecoming? Homecoming didn’t crack cause I wasn’t there.

Awesome! I got down on the dance floor.

Just dandy I was shaking my thang on the floor!!

I was able to get jiddy with all my highly esteemed brethren.

It was interesting. I had fun before getting ready with my friends

What do you plan on doing over Thanksgiving break?

Buttering up the buns for Thanksgiving dinner.

Seeing my family and chillaxin’.

Stuff some turkeys. I plan on having human interactions with the humans I value.

I’m going to Minnesota.

How are you feeling about your first quarter grade?

It’s ending smooth like a late night glass of almond milk.

I don’t know. I’m feeling pretty strong.

Poorly. Poms tryouts don’t accept guys.

I feel sad because I will have to leave this wonderful school soon.

It’s been good, I like it better than last year.

byFiveFive

opinionsWednesday, November 6, 2013 Page 8

Early Decision“Is applying to colleges early

worth the stress and time crunch in the beginning of the year?”

Study Halls“Study halls give students time to catch up and stay on top of their

school work during the day.”

less homework can be a huge relief to students who have a late game that night. Instruc-tional support also allows students to get extra rest and replenish their energy for the rest of their classes. Students also seem to be more productive during their study hall period than they are at home and can improve time management skills. The extra studying time can also lead to better grades and as a result, happier students. It also allows students to catch almost an hour of more sleep because they can finish their homework when they get to school. Having a lunch period and an instructional support early in the day allows students to finish any homework they have left and study for tests and quizzes. This extra time to study allows students to have concepts fresh in their minds which can lead to better grades. It’s true that everyone wants to go home earlier or come to school later, but since the new mandates in Chi-cago Public Schools can’t be changed, instructional sup-port is a great way to space one’s work out evenly, provide time for students to study for tests and quizzes later in the day, and gives them an extra buffer just in case they forgot completely about an assign-ment. In short, study hall is a productive time in which you can catch up, work ahead, study, and relax. Although going home early or coming to school later would be nice, study hall is one way to give students less stress.

College apps get finished earlyDaisy CalderonStaff Reporter

The college applica-tion rush has finally begun as some seniors frantically struggle to get everything they need in order to finalize and submit their college ap-plications. Although some of us have procrastinated until the last minute, many stu-dents actually took the time to apply to some first choice universities by early action deadlines. Whether you are taking your time or running to finish up by deadlines, the college process can be extremely overbearing and stressful. The biggest issue on every upperclassman’s mind right now is whether or not the struggle to meet an early action deadline was worth it or not. The extra effort and squeeze of time was push-ing the limits a bit, but I think that early action is definitely something to take advantage of. Early action typically requires students to complete and submit their applications by Nov. 1; almost 2 months before regular application deadlines are. In reality though, early action does have its benefits. Students are able to know where they are accepted a lot earlier, minimizing anxiety and stress. You don’t have

to spend nearly half of the school year worrying about whether or not those prior-ity universities accepted you. Not only that, but accep-tance rates for early action applicants are substantially higher. Also, you totally avoid procrastinating on college apps because you are required to finish them early in the year. Leaving college applications for the very last minute is actually a lot worse than finishing things early in the year. You can avoid a pile up of things to do be-fore the pressure of grades and upcoming final exams really kick in by knowing that you got in your early ac-tions applications months in advance. Starting the college ap-plication process requires a lot of time, and it can only get more stressful as upcom-ing deadlines are thrown at you. But early action’s benefits seem to outweigh the bad. Not only this, but teachers and counselors don’t want to write recommendation letters weeks or even days before your college apps are due. If you give them enough time early in the year, they are able to write you a great recommendation at a good pace for themselves. Once you get all your transcripts, test scores, and teacher recommendations in, the process starts to feel a lot less stressful than ex-pected. It gives students a lot less time to prepare all the requirements, but a lot less to stress over in the long run. In the end, when it comes to applying Early Decsion the good outweighs the bad. Early action allows students to start their college process early, and finish applications on time with the satisfaction of knowing where you’ve been accepted earlier.

Perceptions cause insecurity Shawn KimStaff Reporter

There is a double stan-dard about male emotion. While girls always tell us we need to be more sensitive and share our feelings, soci-ety dictates that men have to be macho, emotionless robots who aren’t allowed to voice their feelings. Guys seem to shrug off any comments about them-selves. But the fact is that we do worry about perception and fitting in. Guys have insecuri-ties about their looks, their weight, and their masculinity. The insecurities stem from teasing, ridicule, and compar-isons. Hairstyles, clothes, and even friend groups can be changed if a male feels inse-cure. Guys compare them-selves to their friends, and if they see their friend doing something they deem ex-tremely “manly,” they might question their own masculinity. High school can often be a time where guys struggle to find their identities and their place within the high school social hierarchies. For the first two years, guys might struggle with finding a friend group that they are comfort-able in. Like girls, males also are prone to peer pressure and are akin to end up doing what their friends are doing. To fit in, I’ve noticed that many guys buy certain types of headphones, backpacks, shoes, or other things that are “in.” Sometimes guys dress up not because they want atten-tion from girls, but because they want to feel better about themselves. From a young age, many boys are taught that com-petition is healthy due to their participation in sports. Because the ideals of victory and superiority were taught to them at an young age, boys go through the rest of their lives, constantly compar-ing and trying to better their friends and teammates. Losing drives many to

Samantha Hart/Staff PhotographerWY students are forced to become accustomed to long stressful nights, studying for tests and quizzes.

Oxfords– Bye Bye, Sperrys.

Fantasy basketball– Get ready for more bets, arguing, and obnoxious celebrating

Herschel Backpacks- Even your bookbag has to look cool.

The Other Place Coffee Shop- Don’t go out of your way to pick up some hot chocolate in the morning. The WY coffee shop is up and running.

Making holiday plans- It’s what we

do when everyone’s sick of school already.

New seasons of TV shows- They give us another reason to not do our homework.

Catching Fire- Jennifer Lawrence is back in the hit sequel to the “Hunger Games” series.

“Breaking Bad” Spin-Off- Don’t get too upset that “Breaking Bad” is over, it’s back with a new angle!

Winter- Counting down the days until it snows!

Layers- There’s not a more fashionable way to stay warm and still look good.

Foxes- You’ve heard the song, right? We may not know what the fox says, but we sure know they’re great.

College Apps- Early action deadlines just passed, and the scramble to get apps in by January starts now.

Having to enter through the main door- It’s way too cold for that.

Government Shutdown- What shutdown?

Singing Competitions- Why are there so many? Is there really a difference between American Idol, the Voice, and the X Factor?

Waking Up Early: Will this ever be burning up though?

Ooh, Kill ‘em- Ooh, stop, please.

Glee- Now that all the original characters are gone, we have no real reason to watch the show.

Versace Versace- There are other brands.

Pretending like you don’t like Halloween- Come on, we all enjoy eating candy and dressing up.

Candy Crush- We’ve crushed enough candies, it’s getting old.

Chrome bags- Go back to Wicker Park, you hipster.

Not admitting to your Netflix addiction- The first step to getting help is admitting you have a problem.

Facebook- With Vine, Instagram, and Twitter, no one really has much use for FB anymore.

keep striving for perfection, to be the best player they can be. However, striving to be the best means that you’re always comparing yourself to someone else. Losing and noticing you’re not as good as someone can lead to doubt and an inse-curity in athletics which could carry over to other parts of life. Competition can often lead to failure. Failure can lead to a lack of confidence or low self-esteem. Sports players can feel insecure about their lack of competitiveness or athleti-cism as a negative trait about themselves. However, striving to be the best at something causes one to constantly gauge their progress against others. If someone is further along, this could cause feelings of inferi-ority or loss of confidence. Others feel that sports are a major way in which boys, as well as girls, can get rid of their insecurities. Many kids might feel inse-cure socially or academically in the classroom, but sports allow kids to have an alter-nate group of friends and a competitive environment to thrive in. For me, when I’m on the soccer field, all my troubles and worries from the day disappear and I am fully immersed in the game. Joining clubs has also been a great way for me to get to know people. Instead of worrying about what peo-ple think of you, it’s better to simply surround yourself with people whom you can act like yourself around. Just remember that every-one is insecure about some-thing and no one is perfect. Learn to be comfortable in your own skin and surround yourself with people you can be comfortable around. If you ever need someone to talk to there are various resources made available to WY students such as the counseling department and trustworthy teachers.

Students must learn how to control stress in schoolSami Hart Staff Reporter

High school can be a very hard and stress-filled time for students. Everyone has their own problems and struggles. Whether it’s a hard class, tons of homework, or bal-ancing extracurriculars, one thing we all have in common is stress. Controlling stress can really give you that extra push you need to get though the year. Most people have their own way of dealing with stress. It really depends on what works for you. Finding whatever calms you down can really make a difference. There is nothing that stress-es me out more than having a lot on my plate. Writing a list of all the things you need to do for the week and staying organized is a great way to relieve stress. Another way to stay organized is to not only have

schoolwork, but also outside activities in your assignment notebook. Keeping your prac-tice dates and club meetings in your assignment notebook really helps when planning a week of homework. If organization is not your problem, finding someone to talk and vent can also help control stress. A good friend might be able to relate to what you are going through and offer great advice. The counselors are also great people to talk to. They have talked to many kids who have had similar problems as you and can help you through it. It is always easier to talk to someone who already knows a solution to your problems. Teachers and tutors are also great people to talk to. They can help with the load of homework and stress of not understanding what you are working on. If you are stressed out about a test, tutors can help you calm down by study-

ing and working with your personal problems. Physical activity is another way to relieve stress. It is a healthy option for stress relief and many students rely on it. You can go for a run, take a bike ride, or even take a box-ing or yoga class. Even doing something you enjoy is enough to control your stress. Taking the time to take a dance class, cook or listen to music can really get your mind off of whatever is stressing you out. Taking that one hour a week or even 10 minutes after school before starting your homework can really give you a fresh start and help you get through your stress. Everyone in high school has stress but finding what works for you to help control it can be very different. Try a class outside of school or maybe run around the block a couple of times. Find whatever helps you control and overcome your stress.

opinionsWednesday, November 6, 2013 Page 9

Boy Insecurities “From a young age, many boys

are taught that competition is healthy due to their participation

in sports.”

Student Stress“Everyone in high school has

stress in their lives but we all find different ways to help control or

cope withn it.”

F E A T U R E SThanksgiving RecipeLooking for a fun appetizer to serve to the family

on Thanksgiving? How about Crispy Cheese Potato Bites?

Thanksgiving in ChicagoWhether you’re looking to squeeze in some exercise

before the big feast or just want to enjoy the festivities, check out events in your own backyard.

Thanksgiving and Chanukah morph into one Kasey CarlsonStaff Reporter

There is one day where Thanksgiving and Chanukah can fall on the same date, the 28th of November. Unlike Chanukah and Christmas, the holidays can only coincide once every couple of hun-dred years, where the Jew-ish calendar and the regular calendar come together with perfect timing. The last time it

occurred was 1888. This year, the two celebrations are com-ing together to form one super holiday that some people are dubbing Thanksgivukkah. My mom was extremely excited when she found out that Thanksgivukkah would happen this holiday season. My family decided that they would give it their all to merge the holidays, no matter how cheesy the combinations were, to make this once in a lifetime

celebration memorable. All of my grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cous-ins would always come for Thanksgiving dinner at my house. However, my aunt and her family would always host celebrations on the first night of Chanukah. This left my mom and her sister in a bit of a debacle: who would cook for Thanksgivukkah? They decided that they would join forces and cook Thanksgivukkah dinner together at our house. But, what would we eat? Would we have latkes with our tur-key? By the time Thanksgivukkah finally came around, every-one was excited to see what we would experience. Fam-ily members began arriving at our house in the evening. When nightfall came, we lit the first candle on the menorah and said all of the blessing that we usually do. The entire family sat

around the table as my cousins and I helped my mom and my aunt carry dishes in from the kitchen. We had a tradi-tional turkey as the staple of our meal, mostly to celebrate Thanksgiving. On the side, my mom had made latkes, also called potato pancakes, with her delicious homemade applesauce to match. My aunt had made her usual savory challah bread, but as a twist, added dried fruit and nuts, which was beyond delicious. Though the meal was a bit of change from what we were used to at either holiday, our Thanksgivukkah dinner was delicious. We all savored the combinations that we wouldn’t eat again in our lifetime. For dessert, my aunt amazed us with her baking skills and made a light and airy apple cake. My mother supplemented with a basic pumpkin pie (bought from the local bakery because she can’t

bake to save her life). We all retired from the table. My cousins and I sat on the floor of the living room and played Driedel as our dads huddled around and watched the plethora of Thanksgiving football games. The moms were in the kitchen laughing and cleaning up the huge mess they had made in the process of cooking. Soon after, we all ex-changed first nights’ gifts. It was almost humorous to look up and see a turkey decora-tion hanging from the wall and colorful leaves out the window during what was thought to be a winter holiday, but Thanks-givukkah was a holiday that I would celebrate only once in my life. Judging by the sick-ness caused by my full stom-ach, I think that I was especial-ly thankful that I wouldn’t be exposed to that combination of foods again.

Give thanks for the simple things in lifeDevante MorganStaff Reporter

As Thanksgiving starts to creep up, both students and teachers are beginning to think about what they take for granted and what they are thankful for. In this day and age, material possessions and technology are widely avail-able. People sometimes don’t realize how good they have it. There are many students all over the world that do not even have a physical school building. Charlene Floreani, English teacher and buildOn spon-sor, went to Malawi in 2009 to help build a school for the students there. “Children had school un-derneath the shade of trees, so during the rainy season, school was canceled,” says Floreani, “The students shared 3 books altogether. This experience showed me

how we take for granted our access to thousands of re-sources.” Another thing lots of peo-ple take for granted is good health and physical abilities. There has been numerous times where team members com-plain about an extra practice. What they don’t realize is that being able to push through an extra practice is something to be thankful for. People neglect their bod-ies until something goes wrong. For example, most students don’t get the needed amount of sleep or they fill their bod-ies with junk food. Yet they complain when their bodies start to slow down due to their neglect. Time is also taken advan-tage of. People assume that they have so much time and push things or people off. Chicago was recently named to have the highest crime and murder rates. The city is a dangerous place where many

innocent people are killed every day. Nowadays no one knows how much time they have left. When doing group proj-ects, sometimes the burden is put on one person. Every-one’s time should be appre-ciated and respected. In addition to time, family and friends are also taken advantage of. It’s assumed that they will always be there so the “how are you” text isn’t sent. People believe they will be there no matter what. Time should be taken out for those we hold dear to us before it’s too late. Nino Lenzini ‘16 says we take our “friends for grant-ed. Until you stop seeing them every day, you don’t realize how much they mean to you.” When asked what they were most grateful for,Floreani said “My health, and the ability to be men-tally and physically active.” “My friends because they help me cope with stress and have some fun every day,” said Lenzini Nora Murphy ‘14 is grateful “for my family. They always support me in all my endeavors.” It seems that this day is saved to really be thank-ful, but in reality there is something to be grateful for every day.

Thanksgivingin Chicago Aram WilkinsonStaff Reporter

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and fun. There isn’t a much better way to spend Thanksgiv-ing time than seeing sensa-tional buildings and beautiful scenery in the great city of Chicago. There are seasonal events that occur only in the fall and that you have to see before it’s too late. Beginning in November, the ice rink at Millennium Park will open. There isn’t anywhere else where you get to ice skate outdoors and

see the beautiful city at the same time. Costing only $10, or free if you own skates, you can rent a pair of skates. The rink at Millennium Park is a perfect place to take some-one on a date, to take family members, and to have a great all around time. With winter starting up, it reminds us that Christmas is right around the corner. The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Daley Plaza on November 26th gets us all excited and reminds us to stay on the nice list for Christmas. For the people out there who are looking for pre-meal

exercise. the North Shore Turkey Trot is the place to run off the anticipated weight the meal will put on. The race starts at 7:30 am on Thanks-giving morning and is located in downtown Highland Park. Don’t forget the McDon-alds Thanksgiving parade. It’s located on State street, and attracts about a half million spectators each year. The parade starts at 8:30 am and includes marching bands, holiday-themed floats, and gigantic inflatable helium balloons. For the people who don’t even want to go out to the parade, it will be televised on WGN channel 9, so there is no reason to worry. So whether you want to go for a run, watch a huge parade, or just relax on the couch, there will always be stuff for you to do in this fes-tive holiday time.

Thanksgiving:a holiday forevery culture Aram WilkinsonStaff Reporter

Thanksgiving is one of the most celebrated holidays in the USA and there is one typical way that the holiday is spent. Most people get to-gether with their families and devour turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes. Then, after eating more than they should, people spend the rest of the day relaxing and watch-ing football. Little do people know, this holiday is celebrat-ed in multiple ways. Certain people enjoy be-ing more active on Thanksgiv-ing as opposed to sitting on the couch watching TV. Benjie Barclay ’15, and about 10 other families have an annual Thanksgiving football game to start the day off. “Its always nice to have a great work out in the morning of Thanksgiving so I don’t feel as bad feasting later in the day,” says Barclay ’15. “Not

to mention the game is always extremely fun and competi-tive.” While some people do like to take full advantage of the fun of Thanksgiving, others like to find the true meaning of the holiday, but it is very possible to do both. The whole point of the holiday is to be thankful for the great opportunities we have day in and day out. Bob Hobert ’15 and his family have a tradition that allows them to the true mean-ing of Thanksgiving. “Every year my family and I gather about 20 bags of old clothes and shoes and donate them to homeless shelters around our neighborhood,” said Hobert. “It’s really cool because while seeing all of the homeless children it allows me to realize how much I have, and what I am thankful for.” One of the best parts of America is the amount of dif-ferent cultures we have and the diversity of our popula-

tion. It is that diversity that allows Jonathan Eng ’15 and his parents, who were born in China to enjoy the American holiday just like anyone else. Eng says, “The way we cel-ebrate isn’t how most people do. Since I have no other fam-ily members in the states, my parents and I just get together with some friends from our community church and eat all the normal Thanksgiving foods.” Noah Finkilsztein ’16, born in Canada celebrates Thanks-giving his family by going back to Canada during the Thanksgiving break partici-pating in annual activities. “During every break, my family and I go to my old neighborhood in Canada, we play games such as pond hockey and rugby,” says Finkilsztein. “We don’t actually celebrate the holiday, but it’s a way that we can have fun while everyone back in the states is also having fun.” Canada’s Thanksgiving takes place about a month before ours and lies on the weekend of our homecoming. “I heard homecoming was a lot of fun, but I’m not too mad I missed it since I had a great time also,” said Finkilsz-tein. No matter how people celebrate the holiday, the most important thing is that you are surrounded by people you would enjoy the holiday with.

Bake cheesy potato bitesRebecca GaetaFeatures Editor

Looking for a new recipe to serve at Thanksgiving this year? Here’s a unique twist on a classic dish that’s sure to be hit at the dinner table; crispy cheese potato puffs.Ingredients:2 pounds russet potatoes2 tablespoons milk3 tablespoons unsalted butter1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup freshly grated parme-san cheese2 tablespoons minced green onions2 eggs, lightly beaten3-4 cups seasoned bread crumbsDirections:Peel and cut potatoes into small chunks. Add potato chunks into a large pot of boiling water and cook for about 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and add back to the pot, then mash while add-ing salt, pepper, butter and milk. Stir in cheddar cheese

and onions, then place the mixture in the fridge to cool for 15-20 minutes, or until firm enough to shape.Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.Mix bread crumbs and par-mesan cheese in a small bowl. Remove mashed potatoes from fridge and roll into 1-inch balls. Dip in beaten egg, and then cover in bread crumbs/parmesan cheese. Place on a baking sheet 1-2 inches apart, and spray each with a small spritz of olive oil/cooking spray. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until outside is crispy.Let puffs sit for at least 15-20 minutes before eating. Pota-toes remain hot for a while after being cooked. Recipe makes about 70 puffs, and can also be used to use up leftover mashed potatoes the next day.

Black Friday: Is it worth the deals?

Devante MorganStaff Reporter

The day after Thanksgiv-ing is Black Friday, the day where thousands of people line up and fight for the best deals of the year, but are they the best? Black Friday is one of the major shopping days of the year, even though it is not an official holiday, many em-ployees, excluding retail have the day off. This allows for more shopping. According to www.black-friday.com the term “Black

Friday” was “coined” in the 1960s to mark the kickoff to the Christmas shopping season. Melanie Balanon ’14 says “I think it’s called ‘Black Friday’ because of traffic jams and dangerous crowds.” “Black” actually refers to stores moving from “red” status to “black.” Accounting records used to be kept by hand and losses were writ-ten in red ink while black ink which equal profits. Black Friday is very ap-pealing to businesses because they gain profits to help them continue their business into

the next year. But why has it become so popular? “I think it is popular because people love cheap stuff,” said Andrew Choi ‘15. Some of the popular deals are big screen televisions as low as $400. But some are asking if it is really worth standing outside in the cold for so long? “It is definitely worth standing out in the cold!” says Chibuihe Asonye ‘14, “es-pecially if you go to Aurora where everything is pretty much 50% off. It’s only about 25% off in the city.” “I think that you can find way better deals the closer we get to Christmas.” Says Leticia Angel ’14, “Standing out in the cold is not worth the deals I can get later and inside” “I don’t even sleep.” Says

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Aram Wilkinson/Staff PhotographerCheck out Lincoln’s Park’s Zoo Lights to get into the holiday spirit.

Balanon ’14 “I go right after dinner to get the best deals and start my Christmas shop-ping early!” Some people like the deals that they get and some would rather stay home. Either way it stimulates the economy by helping busi-nesses. There is cyber Monday. Cyber Monday is “Black Friday” on the internet. The Monday after Black Friday is the day when all online stores have huge sales. There are usually better deals on Black Friday, but you can get a good Cyber-Monday deal also. Whether you like the dangerous crowds or the comfort of your own home, do your best to make it a holiday to remember.

Items not to buy on Black

FridaySome things may seem like a steal, but you’re better off avoiding these sales:

-Digital cameras

-Jewelry & watches

-Winter apparel

-The new iPad Mini

-Game consoles with-out a bundle

Sophie Kreutz/Illustrator

Ms. Cassandra Heitzeg & Mr. Derek RussellRebecca GaetaFeatures Edtior

How did you meet?

We met in college, at U of I through mutual friends.

How did he propose?

He came home early, on a night when I thought he would be staying late at work, and then we sat on the couch, where he said nice things and then he gave me the ring. Afterwards we went out to dinner to celebrate.

How was the planning pro-cess?

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Congratulations!The Beacon congratulates

all of the WY teachers & staffwho recently tied the knot.

Been hearing about an unfamiliar teacher?

Maybe they got married! Check below to see if one of these names

sounds more recognizable.

It was definitely a lot of work, especially trying to balance it with my work from school. Also, everything was done in my hometown so it was chal-lenging to travel out there during the weekends to get things done.

When and where was the wedding?

We got married on June 29 in my hometown, Jerseyville, IL.

Did you have a theme or any unique ideas?

We had a traditional wed-ding, but my husband is a huge Blackhawks fan so we planned to play “Chelsea

Dagger” as the last song at the reception, which worked out perfectly after the Black-hawks won the championship. And instead of having a huge wedding cake, we had a des-sert bar with small treats, and then a small cake for just the two of us.

Did you go on a honeymoon, if so, where?

We traveled to Hawaii.

What is one thing you will never forget about your wed-ding?

I’ll never forget being sur-rounded by all of our family and friends.

Ms. Monique Maher & Mr. Brian HessRebecca Gaeta Features Editor

How did the two of you meet?

We met on Jan.1,2011 while watching a college football game with friends. We later had our first date on Jan.11.

How did he propose?

For our ten month anniver-sary on Nov. 11, he told me he had something fun planned. That day he read me a poem he wrote about the two of us then he got down on one knee and gave me the ring.

When and where was the wedding?

We got married on June 14, 2013 in Charleston, S.C. in a historic home that was 200 years old.

Did you have any themes or unique ideas?

Our wedding colors were red and white because I love Ohio State, and instead of follow-ing the tradition of not seeing each other before the wed-ding, we did first look photos, which is becoming a popu-lar new trend, and then we took photos with our family, friends, and wedding party.

How many people did you have at the wedding?

We had 90 guests so it was a pretty small and intimate wedding.

Did you go on a honey-moon, if so, where?

For our honeymoon we traveled in Europe, through-out Holland, Belgium, and France.

What is one thing you will never forget about your wedding?

I will never forget our first dance. It was really nice to see all of our friends and family smiling at us as we shared that moment together. Also, we had taken dance lessons beforehand, since neither of us are dancers so we felt pretty confident about it.

Ms. Alison Stojak & Mr. Mike MeltonZoe Davis Op-Ed Editor

How did you meet?

We met country line dancing in Charlotte, NC

How did he propose?

He proposed at a park by my house. My dog was there and there was a note in his col-lar. Since it was really dark, I couldn’t see what the note said. When I got inside I saw that there was a ring in there.

When and where was the wedding?

The wedding was July 21 at the Cheney Mansion in Oak Park.

Did you honeymoon?

Yes, we went to the Dominican Republic. We wanted some-where relaxing and sunny and somewhere with beaches.

What is one thing you will never forget about your wed-ding?

It was a really great day and I wouldn’t change anything. It was really special because of all the family and friends who were able to come.

What was the planning pro-cess like?

The first decision we made was our timeline. I felt strong-ly about having a summer wedding, when I was off from work. So we decided to get married in July 2013 rather than wait until July 2014. My sister found the venue and my

mom worked with the caterer. It was pretty smooth!

What was your favorite part of planning?Getting to plan the wedding with my (now) husband and with my family was really a great experience so its hard to choose a favorite part. It seemed like everything fell into place easily, so there were not too many stressful moments.

Why did you choose your venue?I really like historic homes, and I wanted there to be space outside for people to move around. As soon as we saw the Cheney Mansion, I knew it was the right place. It has beautiful gardens and the home itself is such a special setting.

What kind of food did you serve?We served Italian food, fam-ily style. My mom’s mom is Italian, so Italian food has always been a part of our family celebrations.

Leash on senior pranks tightens

Aram WilkinsonStaff Reporter Senior pranks have been attempted since the begin-ning of high school, and administration has found that stopping the pranks isn’t as easy as they think. While our seniors at WY continue to change pranks, the administration has done more and more each year to limit their severity. With less material for students to work with each year, senior’s imaginations have been tested. Charlie Burdick ‘11, felt that his class’s pranks were better than any others since

featuresWednesday, November 6, 2013 Page 13

Senior PranksHave the senior pranks become

repetitive over the years? Student from previous years think theirs

were the best. You decide.

WY AdmissionsAn in-depth with Mrs. Bottari as she goes on recruitment visits to

create the best freshman class yet.

Aram Wilkinson/Staff Photographer The class of 2014 has a literal blackout by covering the win-dows and turning off the lights in Blue House during class color day. Seniors show their pride by chanting “1-4.”

then. “A bunch of seniors walked out of class to play tag throughout the buildings. Dr. Kenner wasn’t a fan of that or the prank we pulled after we graduated,” said Burdick. “A few kids ordered a bunch of food to certain teachers in the building and left them to pay for it.” In 2012, the administra-tion gave the seniors one last chance, leaving the bridge open during division on class color day. This was a mistake. Rachel Hobert ‘11 said, “We jumped on the bridge until it felt like it was going to fall down. We didn’t think it was going to get serious.”

That marked the final year that the bridges would be opened on class color day. The class of 2013 had different plans in mind. Instead of go-ing on the bridge, the seniors stopped traffic and had a mosh-pit on Jackson. This event stimulated anger amongst the faculty. The result was punishment of a few of the participants in attempt to scare future students. With limited options for this year’s seniors, it is easy to say that their prank on class color day was sub-par, but Charlie Daley ’14 thinks that they aren’t to blame. “It’s kind of hard to do a good prank when there really isn’t anything to do,” said Dal-ey. “The leash is a lot shorter for us, and will continue to get shorter as the years go by.” With the restrictions set in place by the administration, it is easy to consider that senior pranks will eventually cease to exist.

In-Depth: Art with Danisha PulleyDevante MorganStaff Reporter Artist Danisha Pulley ’14 uses her creative talents to draw out her future as an ani-mator. She has been drawing since she was in third grade. She draws mostly cartoons and comic book art, and also makes comic series based on characters that she created. “I love drawing, because it is a form of self-expression for me,” said Pulley. Pulley is currently concen-trating on a comic series about herself in a fictional world with fictional people. Pulley says, “It’s a lot eas-ier to draw how I feel rather than to tell it, but I like talking to people...sometimes.”

Pulley also creates short cartoon animations. She doesn’t do much animation because of the huge amount of work involved. She writes them all one by one and when videotaping, she manually pulls the pages back. She likes writing her animations better than on a computer because deep down, she likes to use just paper and pencil. “I want to work for the big guys like DreamWorks, Pixar, or Disney,” says Pulley. She wants to be the person that animates the characters or a storyboard artist, the person who draws out story drafts. For college, Pulley is look-ing at art schools in Georgia and New York that are known for their degrees in animation. Danisha has done many programs including After School Matters for the last two years. This summer she created her first full drawn animation with two other friends. “I hope that there will be more people who want to be animators or artist in the future” “Everyone needs a little art in their life, after all,” admits Pulley.

In-Depth: Mrs. Bottari and WY recruitment

Q&A: Mrs. Bottari Kasey CarlsonStaff Reporter

How has your transition to counseling been?This is my first year counsel-ing. The transition has been good because I met a lot of the kids I’m counseling in May before they came into WY, so they are comfortable coming down and talking to me and others in the counsel-ing suite.

Do you like teaching or counseling better?Counseling. I like teaching, but I love counseling. It is easier to see success in coun-seling. I also get to reflect on what I’m doing every day, in-stead of having to go home and grade tests and papers.

What questions to people often come down to you with?A lot of students come and ask about the transfer process for friends that they want to come to Whitney Young. They also ask about the chances of their siblings getting accepted and if sib-ling preference exists, which it no longer does.

Photo courtesy of Danisha Pulley ‘14

Kasey CarlsonStaff Reporter Before the WY represen-tative even shows up at the High School Fair at Garvey Elementary School on the Northwest side, parents wait among a crowd of people to see the city’s schools lined up in the halls. Local, private, and selective enrollment schools all line up in the hallways to answer questions and con-vince the best students in the Norwood Park neighborhood to apply to their school. The fair begins at 5:30 and parents already drag their children through the halls, trying to talk to every school that they can. Representatives stuck in traffic, including WY, cause frustration among the crowd. “What do you mean Whit-ney Young isn’t here yet?” is a question that multiple angered moms ask the table near the door, proving that the school is in high demand. It’s easy to forget that WY is the fourth best high school in Chicago and that most parents want to see their child become a Dolphin. Admissions director Augus-tina Bottari shows up shortly after and stands behind the WY table at the end of the hallway, the same way she does at most other high school fairs in the city. According to her, she at-tends at least one, every day, for a two and a half month period. As parents funnel to the table, the same questions are asked over and over, and Bot-tari consistently has to answer them again and again. “What is the score needed to be accepted into Whitney Young?” It all depends on the tier you are in. “How do I know what tier

I’m in?” You can look it up online. “When is your Open House?” It was last Sunday. “Will you have another Open House?” No, we only have one each year, and it pulls in 4,100 people. “Do you have shadow days?” Yes, but we only hold them once students are ac-cepted. Aside from basic questions on admissions and student life, some parents become very precise in their proceedings. Parents try to arrange private tours or test the chances of their child being accepted into the Academic Center in 8th grade, both of which rarely happen and have a slim to none chance of occurring. It is often forgotten that it is hard to concentrate on individuals when 10,000 students list WY as a choice on selective enroll-ment applicants, 3,000 list WY as their first choice, and only between 375 and 400 students will actually get ac-cepted into WY in September. Though many parents who seem to hover have good intentions, Bottari says that some can be hard to deal with. In the past, there have been mothers who criticize WY’s grading scale and other aspects of the school, even without their children being accepted to the school. Bottari says that recruit-ing requires a lot of time and work, leaving little room for average activities like laundry and grocery shopping, but that she loves trying to figure out who will be the school’s next students. “It’s exciting to see people so excited about Whitney Young, especially when they’ve researched the school and know what they want to do when they get here,” Bot-tari says.

The Admissions Score BreakdownThe final point score for ad-missions is out of 900 points.

• The admissions exam is worth 33.3% or 300 points

• 7th grade reading and math test results are worth 33.3% or 300 points

• 7th grade reading, math, science and social studies grades are worth 33.3% or 300 points

Celebrities battle it out 140-character style on TwitterAndres SilvaDesigner

Did you know that one remark can spur up harsh and enduring rivalries? Due to today’s technology, it is even easier for anyone to bash one another. The most noticeable of these usually are between celebrities. One of the Twitter battles that got the most attention was between Kanye West and Jimmy Kimmel. This started when Kimmel made a spoof about West’s interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation. Kanye, angered by this, headed to Twitter and started ranting things like “Kimmel is out of line,”

and “You can’t put yourself in my shoes.” Kimmel’s reaction: the whole thing is hysterical. On Oct. 9, West was invited to the Jimmy Kimmel Show, where they talked it out and made up by the end. However, some people are indifferent about Twitter battles. “They can fight, as long as it doesn’t affect me in any way,” says Jorge Arias ’15. Others want to seek action, instead of the cyber-fighting. “People shouldn’t argue online. If they are going to fight, might as well be strong and do it in person,” states Mac Carroll ’15. Another rivalry that oc-

curred was between Joan Rivers and Rihanna. Rihanna admitted in an interview with Oprah Winfrey that she was still in love with her abusive ex-boyfriend, Chris Brown. Af-ter hearing this, Rivers moved to Twitter to spark off a feud by saying, “If he hit you once, he’ll hit you again,” and “Now it’s my turn to slap [Rihanna].” Rihanna, in response, tweets “Wow, u really do get slow when you’re old huh?” This conflict is yet to be solved. Another small remark has also sparked a fan outrage with Justin Bieber and Drake Bell. Bieber tweeted, “Doing some writing,” to which Bell responded, “Yeah right.” Due to his remark, Bieber fans commenced the bashing against Bell. Bell replied by posting offensive and disturb-ing pictures of Bieber to show his other side. Again, each person has their own opinion on the topic, but how does this make the country look, considering most of these celebrities are from America? “It’s hilariously foolish. It makes America look like it has nothing better to do,” says Philip Turner ’16.

Students stalk teachers on social mediaGenevieve SachsDesigner

There is a fine line be-tween friendliness and creepi-ness. Recently, many students seem to be unable to distin-guish the two concerning social media. This line is especially important when it comes to student-teacher relationships. Often, students have been finding their teachers on social media sites such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, completely breaching the pro-fessional relationship. Keeping the professional relationship is especially imperative when it comes to a learning environment. Break-ing the barrier will result in loss of respect for teachers and administrators. Students have recently been violating teachers’ pri-

vacy by finding them on these social media sites and going through all of their photos, information, or whatever is available to the public. Many years, students have the tendency to friend their teachers on Facebook or keep up with them via other social media sites after they gradu-ate. This happens because they are no longer forced to maintain a professional rela-tionship within school walls. However it should only be done with teacher consent, because it’s the teacher’s personal decision if they are comfortable with it or not. Teachers’ opinions on this sub-ject are very differing. One WY teacher justifies that “communicating in any form is valuable after gradua-tion,” while another disagrees, saying simply, “It’s creepy.” Meanwhile, WY English

teacher Neil Tejano takes a more practical approach, say-ing, “I mean no one can really stop them from finding teach-ers on social media, but yeah, students can friend me after they graduate.” Although many teachers and students agree that this is extremely inappropriate behavior to do during time shared at the same school, many agree that relation-ships post-graduation are dependent on how a specific relationship matured during school. “I think that when you have a really great bond with a teacher that extends outside of the classroom, you should be able to continue your appropriate relationship,” explains Cydia Flowers ’14. The majority of students do agree that protocol for this differs on a case-to-case ba-sis, depending on the teacher. Whether a teacher and student have a mutual agree-ment to remain in contact after graduation, taking these actions while still at the same school as a teacher is inap-propriate no matter what. It overtly crosses that fine line between student and stalker.

Arts & TrendsWednesday, November 6, 2013 Page 14

R.I.P Corry MonteithThe final episode of “Glee” starring Corry Monteith impacts teens across

the nation.

Teachers on FacebookEven after graduating from WY, there’s a fine line between creepy

and friendly when it comes to social media.

Celeb deaths•Lee Thompson Young Rizzoli & Isles

•Marcia Wallace The Simpsons

•Larry Hagman Dallas

•Christopher AllportMad Men

•Stanley KamelMonk

•John SpencerThe West Wing

Source: Andres Silva

Matt Burdick/ Staff PhotographerAbove are the past subtweets made by Kanye West towards Jimmy Kimmel.The world would just have to wait until the next social dispute occurs. Who knows, maybe the next fight may not even be between celebrities. Maybe congressmen will start settleing their differences on

twitter. But how would the future be impacted by this? Would foreign governments begin to conflict this way? The future would depend on the people of the current generation.

Andres SilvaDesigner

Please take a moment of silence for the “Glee” character Finn Hudson, also known as Cory Monteith. He recently passed away on July 13, in a Vancouver hotel room. Monteith was 31 years old. “It’s just a sad moment in TV history. I’ve watched the show since the first episode, and he was the most influ-

ential person to me,” Thereza Lituma ’15 says. Monteith was born in Calgary, Alberta, on May 11, 1982. Eventually, at age 13, he started experimenting with marijuana and alcohol. He later dropped out of school at age 16, while still under the influence of drugs. In 2009, “Glee” premiered on television, and Finn had become, what people con-sider, the main character of

the show. Monteith played as the popular quarterback for the high school football team. He soon later began to tour around the world for concerts. On the day of July 13, 2013, Monteith was found dead in his hotel room at Van-couver. Monteith was supposed to check out that day. His body was soon discovered in his room by a hotel employee. An autopsy later revealed that Monteith had mixed heroin and alcohol. It was also stated that his death might have been accidental. “I think it’s just sad how anyone can be affected by the influence of drugs. It’s de-vestating how something could happen like this,” states Sarah Van Pelt ’15. On Oct. 10, 2013, “Glee” aired an episode titled “The Quarterback.” The episode

displayed how everybody’s lives were impacted by the tragedy. Some were devas-tated while others weren’t . Many “Glee” fans have their own opinions to what will happen to the show. “Nothing’s gonna hap-pen. They paid their tribute to Monteith, and that’s it,” says Savanna Rhodes ’14. The unpredictable death of Monteith moves us all in many ways. Everybody has their own response to it. “We are all impacted by this. I grew up with the show, and it’s just hard to see him go. He will always remain in our hearts,” states Lituma. Most are devastated by his death, but for now, we should all accept that he has moved on from our world. His life story and time on “Glee” stays with all of the fanbase.

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Should students "friend" teachers on Facebook

after graduation?

Depends on the teacher

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Students pick top 10 to top the Billboard

ReviewsWednesday, November 6, 2013 Page 15

Mythological Gods and Goddesses come to lifeGet a student’s review on the new hit book “The House of Hades”

by Rick Riordan.

Stephen King returns to the big screen

If you’re a fan of scary movies, read the review on the remake of

“Carrie.”

Cole Riley Staff Reporter Here are the top 10 songs right now, according to the Billboard Top 100.

1. “Royals” Lorde2. “Wrecking Ball” Miley Cyrus3. “Roar” Katy Perry4. “Wake Me Up” Avicii5. “Hold on, We’re Going Home” Drake6. “The Fox” Ylvis

Famous alumni make CPS proud Genevieve SachsDesigner

While many students spend their time nowadays striving to become “Twitter famous” or “Instagram famous,” CPS has students speaking at the White House, on the cover of Seventeen Magazine, and performing at Lollapalooza. CPS is indeed lucky enough to have alumni like Chance the Rapper, Vic Mensa, and Zoe Damacela. Chancelor Bennett, bet-ter known by his stage name Chance the Rapper, who graduated from Jones College Prep in 2011, has revolution-ized today’s ideas of hip hop. Ridiculed by teachers in high school for his musical aspira-tions, his big break stemmed from a 10-day suspension. Bennett released a mix tape shortly after this suspen-sion, entitled “10 Day,” which captured the attention of fellow students and big-shot magazines. From there, he took off, touring with hip-hop recording artist Child-ish Gambino, performing at

Lollapalooza, and releasing another mix tape, Acid Rap, debuting on Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. In addition, Chance the Rapper has also collaborated with another CPS graduate, Vic Mensa from our own WY. Mensa started with former Indie band, Kids These Days, performing at music festivals like Milwaukee’s Summerfest and Chicago’s Lollapalooza, and appearing on Conan O’Brien’s late night talk show. Vic Mensa split off when KTD broke up in early 2013 and is now collaborating with other major musicians around the country. In addition to CPS spread-ing to the music world, en-trepreneur Zoe Damacela represents WY in the fashion world. Raised homeless in Chicago, Zoe became a young entrepreneur at age eight, starting her own greeting card business and forming her ap-parel line here at WY. Later, Tyra Banks became her men-tor, showing her the fashion industry.

7. “Holy Grail” Jay Z 8. “Applause” Lady Gaga9. “Blurred Lines” Robin Thicke10. “Summertime Sadness” Lana Del Ray WY, however, is not your standard high school. Ac-cording to our survey of 50 students, here are your top 10 in the hallways of our school. 1. “Dip” Danny Brown2. “Love No Thotties” Chief Keef3. “Dope Song” Danny Brown4. “This is My Story” R. Kelly5. “Royals” Lorde6. “Hold on, We’re Going Home” Drake7. “Good Vibrations” Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch8. “Pompeii” Bastille9. “Careless Whisper” George Michael 10. “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” Kanye West This is a pretty stark contrast compared to the Billboard Top 10. Admittedly, because the Billboard Top 10

factors in things like online streaming, some of these songs may not be as popular as they seem. “What Does the Fox Say?” does get old eventually. The WY top 10 list is dominated by rap and artists who generally receive little to no radio play, like Danny Brown. Many of these songs are anything but safe. Deal-ing with controversial subject matter such as drug use and Keef’s odd perspective on his love life, many people miss out on these popular tracks. Comparing WY’s taste in music to that of the rest of the world gives an interesting per-spective on the diverse taste in music a school like WY has to offer. With fans of every artist, from the toothless Danny Brown, to the relatable British star Lorde, there’s something for everyone at WY. And no, we’re not quite sure how Marky Mark slipped in there either, but students do have unique tastes.

School bewitched by Carrie

Riordan releases his latest bookAndrea GomesEntertainment Editor

All over the world, teenag-ers are currently reading a book, most likely the “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series, or “The Heroes of Olympus.” There’s a reason why. Each of the books in both of these series are consid-ered to be New York Times #1 best-sellers. However, the latest book, “The House of Hades,” seems to be the most emotional and best one of them all. Based on a plethora of an-cient Greek and Roman myths,

any history lover will enjoy this book, basically a modern recreation. In the book before “The House of Hades,” the seven demigods are left off with stopping the half asleep Gaea, aka Mother Earth, trying to raise Giants and a monster army. During this time, Annabeth and Percy Jackson are left tumbling down to Tartarus. This book is thrilling. Riordan has a way of taking you beyond the words, and plopping you into the scene of the book. While reading “The House of Hades,” you will not want to put the book down. The secrets that are revealed, old, reborn enemies of the characters, and the scary situ-ations keep you captivated. In every chapter, a dif-ferent character narrates in third person. However, it can get really irritating; Riordan has a habit of throwing in few extremely well-planned cliff-hangers, for which the reader sometimes won’t find out the outcome until three chapters later. Conversely, this is a good

technique of keeping the reader entertained. In all the books before, Riordan seemed to focus mainly on the powers of the demigods, not completely on the emotions or absolute fears that they went through. All through this book, there is love, heartbreak, and even guilt. There are tests of friendship and honor, all of which isn’t completely surprising, but still strengthens the love of the characters that the readers already have. Not only that, but there’s always a cunning villain (or in this case multiple villains) al-ways ready to suck out all the happiness felt by the readers. Riordan brings old friends and foes back to life, fully mixing in the “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series with this one. It’s a surprising joy, and might make you want to re-read those older stories. “House of Hades” is an amazing read. It’s action packed, and you’re guaran-teed to become an instant fan of the book and the rest of the series.

Andrea Gomes/Staff Photographer Nick Herard ‘15 is deeply captivated in the new book, “The House of Hades,” third book in “Heroes of Olympus”.

Andrea GomesEntertainment Editor

Thought about for weeks, many people anticipated the arrival of “Carrie,” the 1976 horror movie remake, about a 17 year old abused and socially awkward girl, in a modern day high school. Originally based on the story by Stephen King, Car-rie White (played by Chloe Moretz) was home schooled until 6th grade, by her uptight, highly-religious mother. She is bullied all throughout middle and high school, mainly be-cause of her lack of friends and having no ability to stand up for herself. The movie could have been a lot better. First of all, it re-ally did not feel like a horror movie. The whole movie consists of a mother with an outrageous self-inflicting pain tendency, completely immature seniors who try to either a) make fun of a misunderstood girl or b) plot a revenge on the trouble they got in. The movie also

features the telekinetic out-burst from said girl, because her bullies push her too far. The only part that is close to scary are the last few bloody scenes Seriously, the revenge tha’s taken on Carrie involves pig blood. That’s disgusting. Not only that, but there are some pretty lower than average movie edits. The film has simple mis-takes like revealing differ-ent clothing during the same scene. Mistakes are also noticed because of the script. A teacher reassures Carrie, and tries to get her to enjoy herself and go to prom. She says Carrie can feel bet-ter about herself if she puts makeup on her face, and curls her straight and limp hair. A few minutes later, Carrie ar-rives home from school, and her hair seems to have myste-riously curled itself. Does Car-rie somehow find a magical way to curl her hair at school? Uhh…probably not. Even though the movie can been a lot better, there were

some perks. The whole time one could see people all around the theater, jamming out to the songs being played, than actually being interested in the movie. Songs featured include “Take a Walk” by Passion Pit, “Young Blood” by The Naked and Famous, and “Diane Young” by Vampire Weekend. It really seems like the songs keep the audience more focused than the movie would have, if the songs weren’t there. All in all, “Carrie” doesn’t exactly live up to expecta-tions. Even though Moretz did a pretty good job playing her part, the script and the way it’s directed is less than satisfactory. It isn’t as scary than it is creepy, and isn’t really a movie worth spend-ing money to see. It’s full of unrealistic drama and can be a lot better. As a whole, the original movie seems to be a lot more frightening.

Ways to stay fit during wintertimePhillip RueveGraphics Editor

The winter has taken awhile to get here, but at last it has come and it is a cold one. However you still want to keep up with that “summer bod” you took so long to get. Gym memberships can solve the answer to your problem. The sales are great this time of year. Xport at the North Av-enue location are advertising their first six months free. Convincing your parents will be easier than ever with prices this low. In addition, the facilities offer yoga classes, organized basketball games, and other activities. It also gives you an alternative to fitness, so whether you want to run off that holiday food on a basketball court, or by joining in on a exhilarating zumba lesson, the choice is up to you. They won’t have to include it in your holiday gifts. They will be enthused with your ea-gerness to stay fit during the time of feasting and hiberna-tion. Be sure to grab a buddy. The gym is no place to go alone. Having a partner will keep you being consistent with your work out and help to

Myth vs. Fact: Truth in Food

Check out common myths and facts about food and nutrition.

Myth: Doing more reps and sets of varying ab workouts will guarantee a six-pack.

Fact: It is more beneficial to do more reps of the same ab workout than varying your ab workouts. Instead of doing 20 dif-ferent exercises five times each, do five different exercises 20 times each. Choose quantity over variation. Getting a six-pack requires more work than just crunches and sit ups. Only doing ab exercises does not burn the fat in the stomach area. Do-ing 100 sit ups will burn fewer calories than in a small apple. In addition to your ab exercises, trainers highly recommend hav-ing strict diets and doing

cardio work. To be able to see your abs without flexing, your body fat level has to be below six percent. In order to do this you will need to cut down your calorie intake by 100-200 calories every two to three weeks until your calorie intake is around 2,000 calories per day. Although the less body fat you have makes it harder to build up your muscle, it is easily solved by having the right training routine and the right diet to help you obtain the six-pack you’ve always wanted. If your body fat level is still above that six percent but your calorie intake is around 2,000 calories, you can add more cardio activity to your routine. Aerobic exercises can be added to your workout routine for even better results. Doing more reps and sets of varying ab work-outs will not produce washboard abs. Stick to the same ab exercises, but vary your entire fitness routine for the best results.

keep you safe. The gym can be a dangerous enviroment if you don’t know your limits. An accident is waiting to happen. Dropped weights and faulty equipment can end badly. “I can’t wait till football season ends and I finally get my partner for the gym, so we can get swole before lacrosse season starts back up,” says Brennan Rodgers ‘14. For Rodgers and many oth-ers the partner is much more than a spotter for safety it is someone to keep them from cheating their workout and making the gym a more enjoy-able place. Sharing stories or chuckling along with a friend can make a hard workout fly by. If you have trouble finding a committed friend, that’s al-right because Xport is offering a fall personal trainer for $45 per session. That’s the lowest of the year. “The gym allows me to do what I need to do for the ladies, just a lot warmer,” says Filip Mietka ‘14. No matter if your reason is to show off your hard work or get ready for your spring sports--don’t let this holiday season get the best of you.

Hot Chocolate Marathon runs onMylinda StubblefieldStaff Reporter

The well-known Hot Choco-late Marathon, founded by The Ronald McDonald House Charities, began its Chicago history in 2008, and is now back for its fifth year. On Sunday, Nov. 3, hun-dreds of participants ran in Grant Park at 7 am. The funds that the runners paid went to supplying homes near hospi-tals for families that have sick children. The RMHC also used part of the funding to start scholarships for the children in the charity. Every year, people of all ages are encouraged to par-ticipate in the race. This year, the RMHC had two races: a 15 K, and a 5 K. For eligibility in the running portion, participants were re-quired to be able to run at 15 minutes (or less) per mile. The Hot Chocolate Mara-thon website also offered packaging plans for training for the race. If you’re not a fan of run-ning, that’s okay, there was also a walking portion of the race. The walking portion started at 8:30 AM. This por-tion of the race was sponsored by Little City. Little City is a company that has helped families that have children with autism, for 50 years. They provide programs for the families that allow them to be just as pro-ductive as families that do not have children with autism. All funds earned from the walk, will be donated to the Little City company. Like other marathons, participants of the Hot Chocolate Marathon were rewarded for their efforts. The reward ceremony took place at 10 am that Sunday. The RMHC separated the run-ners into age groups, so that

more than one participant, fairly received an award. At the end of the ceremo-ny, everyone received a gift bag (courtesy of the RMHC) with the Hot Chocolate logo on it. The company also held a celebration party at Grant Park, after the ceremony. The party following the race had a bouncy house for kids, mugs with unlimited hot chocolate refills, and choco-late fondue! On Nov. 3, the same marathon was also held in 13 other major cities across the country. The marathon will also be coming to Philadelphia on April 6, 2014. The marathons will have a running and a walking portion. However, new concerns came about with the mara-thon in Chicago. Because of the recent history for terror attacks at large races, like the Boston Marathon, extra secu-rity measures were taken at the Hot Chocolate Marathon. The Running Away Multisport (RAM) race organization did put out several warnings for the runners. The warnings helped run-ners become more aware of their surroundings. According to RAM, runners should pay more attention to their surroundings and report any unusual people, or things to race officials. RAM hired a lot of off duty cops to work the race, just so someone could take charge if necessary. RAM also advised support-ers to keep their eyes open for non-participants on the path. If the person didn’t have a bib, or running gear on, race officials were notified. Races held year round help Chicago come together for a great cause and excercise at the same time.

HealthWednesday, November 6, 2013 Page 16

Thanksgiving TipsStuffing food in your face around

the holidays is always fun, but check out some healthy alterna-

tives to Thanksgiving meals.

Fitness of the Month: Abs

With these three ab workouts, you can really find whatever excercise

fits your body best.

Healthy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day tends to leave us feeling bloated and overweight from the heavy food we eat. No more regrets! It’s possible to eat tasty food on Thanksgiving that isn’t damaging to your health. Here are some ways to make your turkey healthier. Before serving:1) Remove the skin from the turkey2) Let the turkey sit for 20 to 30 minutes3) Use chicken broth in-stead of butter to baste it

Stuffing is also a crucial part of any Thanksgiv-ing meal! Unfortunately, it’s extremely fattening. Ways to make stuffing healthier to eat are:

1) Add low-calorie veg-etables, like celery or carrots2) Use whole-grain or multi-wheat bread (a fun alternative-substitute wild rice for bread)3) Bake it in muffin tins (controls portion sizes)

Eat healthy!

fitness of the monthabdominals

Charlie BlumenthalStaff Reporter

One of the most frustrating things that the average hu-man being deals with in their everyday life is getting a six-pack. People workout for hours, hoping for those magi-cal washboard abs to appear; unfortunately, they rarely do. Fact of the matter is, there’s no easy way to get a six-pack, and it requires more than just average sit-ups. In n’ Outs: This core workout targets mostly upper abdominals, but also works your upper thighs. Sit on the floor while balancing on your tailbone. Bring your knees to your chest, then extend them. Repeat X amount of times. This exercise burns a lot of calories as well, and will help burn off fat.

Oblique V-ups: When work-ing out your abs it’s extremely important to work all of your abs to avoid health issues. There are three different ab-dominal sections: upper, lower, and oblique(side). Without working every ab section, back pains and injuries can occur. This exercise targets your obliques. Lie on the floor and bal-ance on a 30 degree angle. Put one arm behind your head and one lying next to your side to help you balance. Do sit-ups from that angle. Repeat on the other side. When doing these, make sure to always be doing the correct form. “I found them really hard at first, but after a couple weeks of the same routine, they got a lot easier,” says Shauntee Colston 15’.

Scissors: This is a great lower ab workout (unlike sit-ups, which only focus on upper abs and can lead to health problems) and will strengthen your entire core. Lie on your back, raise your legs about 2-3 inches above the ground and hold. Then, raise one leg as close to 90 degrees as possible. Switch the raised leg every 3 seconds. This exercise is extremely difficult and only about 25 repetitions are necessary. “I noticed results after only three weeks of doing these workouts. they’re crazy hard but I feel amazing once I fin-ish.” says Linden Kerr 15’ These three exercises are quick and easy, so there is no excuse to not at least try them. If done right, they are guran-teed to strengthen your abs and tone your stomach.

An example of how to do an In n’ Out demonstrated by Linden Kerr ‘15.

An example of how to do an oblique v-up demonstrated by Linden Kerr ‘15.

Another way to work your abdominals is with scissors, also demontrated by Linden Kerr ‘15.

SportsWednesday, November 6, 2013 Page 17

Girls VolleyballCongratulations to coach Jaime

Walters and the varsity girls volleyball team on their fouth

consecutive City Championship!

Support your TeamsCheck the backpage schedule for a game update on your favorite teams; be sure to come out and

support your Dolphins!

Ackie XC takes state titleKaelee Arrieta Staff Reporter

The Academic Center Cross Country team does it again! On Saturday Oct. 19 the WY academic cross country team won the state championships. The meet occurred at Maxwell Park in Normal, Ill. “WY boys cross country is the only CPS elementary school team to ever win a state championship in any sport, and we’ve done in twice in three years”, says Alan Edwards, the WYAC cross country coach. The boys team, whose lead runner was Sam Rivera ‘19, took 3rd place at the meet with an astounding time of 10:48. He was joined by his counterpart Charlie Nev-ins ‘19, who is also ranked all-state at 24th place and accomplished a time of 11:11. The boys completed an unde-feated season. “We ran like we have all year - we worked as a team, went to the front, and dictated the race from there. I was very proud that the boys were

able to execute our aggres-sive strategy to perfection,” says Edwards. The girls team placed 11th overall, which is the best show-ing for a girls team in WYAC history. They were led by a pair of 7th graders: Eleanor Sherline and Zyana Cabrera, who placed 31st and 36th respectively. Sherline achieved a school record with the time of 12:27, and Cabrera had a close time of 12:30. According to Edwards the

team’s key to success was be-cause of their hard work and dedication. He states, “They’ve been running hard in Skinner Park and taking trips to the Sears Tower and back since August 1st. They approach hard work and challenges with an enthusiasm and eagerness that is really special.” Congratulations to all the members of the WYAC cross country team!

Photo coutesy of Alan EdwardMembers of the Academic Center cross country team compete during the state championship race at Maxwell Park.

Catch up on all of WY fall sports teams!

Girls TennisWith the loss of three talented seniors to college and two juniors to other club teams, the girls on the varsity tennis team were worried about being able to defend their five-year City Championship title. With much hard work, training, and motivation, these talented girls were able to beat Walter Payton in the final round and bring home their sixth City Championship title. The team advanced to the second round of the tourna-ment; and Devon Mitchell ‘14 and Nicole Kaplan ‘15 quali-fied for State and made it all the way to the third round.

Boys GolfBoys golf had a remarkable season. After being unde-feated in conference, they won that title and also another as City Champions. Five golfers advanced through to regionals and sectionals. Conor Dore ’15 achieved first place at City Championships as an individu-al and also fourth place in the state championships.

Girls Golf Girls golf worked hard this season making it all the way to the State Championship at Cog Hill and losing only one match in their regular season. Along with team accom-plishments, there were many individual milestones. Sofa Sodolski ’14 tied for first place as a City Champion and Maggie Finger ’16, advanced to the second round of state championships.

Girls SwimThese hydrophilic lady dol-phins are determined to win the City and State champi-onships this year, practicing every day after school along with three mornings out of the week. Swimmer Claire Fahey ’15 says, “We have a really strong team this year, we have been working hard, and we are ready to go.” These girls got off to a

Updates on all WY fall sports teams

Football boasts perfect seasonNikki PietrusSports Editor

The WY varsity football team starte this season with a chip on their shoulders. The season started off well, after winning a showcase game in overtime at Soldier Field against St. Ignatius. Things were looking up for the team as they were contending with all of thier opponenets. That was until the Dolphins hist a major roadblock in their season. After being in ivolved in a bench clearing, game ending fight against Dunbar, resulting in some players be-ing suspended, the team never played the same. “It was really dishearten-ing to have that wrench thrown in our season. We knew we were a better team, but just couldn’t get out of that funk after the fight,” explains Jack Doyle ‘14. That dismal seacond half of the season resulted in the football team being knocked down a conference in the city bracket. Knowing they needed to play better than last year, the Dolphins knew they had some-thing to prove.

It has been a kick-butt season for the WY varsity Football team. They finished the regular season undefeat-ed, an impressive turn around from last year’s losing record. “Playing is fun again. There is so much confidence on and off the field for eveyone on the team. Everyone does thier part and knows their role on the team,” says Peter Casey ‘14. In all but one game, these mighty dolphins crushed their opponents with scores sur-mounting 30 points. Some

games there was not even a score by the other team. The football team earned the title of Conference Champions and will continue their season working hard and making their way towards the state play offs. “State should be interest-ing because Dunbar is in our sectional bracket. It would be great to play them again and show them how much we have improved from last season to this season. I want to make my last year on the team count,” says Casey.

Photo courtesy of Will CaseyDefensive End Peter Casey ‘14 makes a tackle during a WY football game.

great start when they brought home the first place City Relay title and Jessie Cronin ’15, Lillian Hua ’14, Patricia Helbin ’16 and Claire Fahey ’15 pulled out a record-breaking relay time. The team will be compet-ing on November 10 for the City Championship and sec-tionals and State will follow.

Boys Cross Country Boys junior-varsity cross country, despite the few losses to injury and recruitment, had runners place in second and third in the City Championship and the team continues to do well. Varsity had decent sea-son as well. Sam Washuski ’16 placed eleventh at City and the team will be running in State Championships later on.

Girls Cross Country Girls cross-country has gotten off to a fine start on their season. They rendered their top five best times at City where Margaret Zahrah ’14 placed fourth and Maia Sand-ers ’14 came in seventh.

Girls Volleyball The girls volleyball team have had a great season with an overall record of 20-9. Last year’s record was 25-10 and the year before was 32-5. On October 18 the girls won an intense game against Brooks, which placed the girls in 1st place in the City. Their season came to an end on Oct. 28 after suffering a hard loss in two games to Riv-erside/Brookfield during the Regional Semi-Final match at Proviso West High School.

Boys Soccer The boys soccer team finished their season with a conference record of 9 wins, 9 losses and 1 tie. After a close match against Lane in the semi-finals, the boys lost in the second half of overtime with .a score of 1-2. The team finished their season with a 2-1 loss against Fenwick whom they played in the first round of the state tournament

source(s): Sophie Kreutz and Kaelee Arrieta

Sophie Kreutz/Illustrator

Student swim spotlightTonyisha Harris Staff Reporter Jessie Cronin ‘15 is a true lady dolphin who is conquer-ing the waters on the WY Swim Team! When did you start swim-ming? Why did you choose to join the swim team? Since I have been compet-itively swimming since I was 10, I could not imagine myself doing anything else in high school. It is a sport that I have always loved and wanted to continue.

SportsWednesday, November 6, 2013 Page 18

Varsity Girls Swim Meet

Sunday, Nov. 10 @ UIC pool

Support your lady dolphins!

Congratulate your Teams

The fall sports athletes have worked hard this season. Show

them you care!

V. Football v Taft

Final:W 21-6

Fall SportsScore

Report

V. Girls Volleyball v. Riverside Brookfield

Final: L 2-0

Boys 16” Softball v. Wells

Final: W 8-0

V. Boys Soccer v. Fenwick

Final: L 2-1

V. Girls Vollyball v. Brooks

Final: W 2-0

J.V. Boys Soccer v. Amundsen

Final: L 2-1

V. Girls Swim v. Latin

Final: 89-81

Teacher swim spotlight

Teacher V-ball spotlight

Student V-ball spotlight

How do balance your time? Balancing time is definitely a challenge, I spend many late nights half awake trying to fin-ish up my homework and get everything done. I try to get a lot of my homework done during lunch and study hall as well as doing work ahead of time during the weekend. If I do have any free time, you can find me catching up on my sleep.

Do you play any other sports? I am also on the varsity water polo team.

What is your routine? My routine? Wake up, swim, eat, school, eat, swim, eat, homework, sleep, and repeat. I have a very tight schedule and all my time is divided between school, swimming, and homework. It is definitely exhausting but i do not mind because I love to

swim and my teammates are always great to be around. Our swimming pool is my home away from home.

Do you have any supersti-tions or rituals? I do not have any particu-larly strange rituals, but be-fore a race I always have to get away from everyone, lis-ten to pump up songs, stretch, and get in my racing zone.

What was your best memory or biggest disappointment? One of my favorite memo-ries is when my 200 Medley relay broke the school record. Coming into this season, the relay has been just tenths of a second off from breaking the record. Every meet we tried to break it but we never quite got there. Finally, two weekends ago, everyone on the relay had a great swim and we beat the record by almost a second. Achieving what we have been aiming for

all season was the great-est feeling. Being part of a relay [race means] we had to work together to break the record. This showed how great we are as a team.

Could you see yourself swimming for a living? As much as I love swim-ming, having to work out for [long] hours a day, everyday, as a primary job would be horrible. I don’t see how olympians do it.

Tonyisha HarrisStaff Reporter Ever wonder about the athletic life of English teacher Elizabeth Graf?

When did you begin swim-ming? I began when I was four years old.

What teams were you on? When I was younger [and in] Bridgeport we called our-selves the Waterrats. In high school I went and swam here [for four years] and was the captain my senior year.

Any superstitions or pre-game rituals? A bunch of us would put pennies in our bathing caps before a meet. We thought it was good luck. We’d laugh about it and make sure we had them after the race

What level did you swim at and why didn’t you go pro? The highest I went was high school. I had been swimming for 15 years and I was done.

What set you apart from the other swimmers on your team? As a freshman I was the standout breast stroker, I was faster than people who had been on the team for years. It was surprising to everyone, including myself. What is your favorite mem-ory? Coming back from being the lowest seed in the 100 breast stroke to finishing in the top three at finals. I was very proud of myself.

How did you balance your time? What was your top priority?

Some of my teammates were in my classes so we could tutor each other. I was able to balance school and work because I made it a priority to be a student athlete.

Kaelee ArrietaStaff Reporter See how Jessica Lathan ‘16 middle hitter on the volleyball team, balances her life on and off the court!

What sport do you play? What position? And for how many years? I play volleyball, I am a middle hitter and I’ve been playing for three years.

How do you balance your time? What do you prioritize during the season? Homework is my top prior-

ity. I make sure I try to finish as much as I can in instructional support and when I get home I’m really good with managing my time. What is your favorite volley-ball memory? My favorite volleyball memory was Florida AAU nationals, because it was my first national tournament and I just started to get the hang of playing volleyball. Everyone was shocked and amazed at how good I was playing and I was just so happy with all of my work that I put in dur-ing the season. So when my teammates saw me they were shocked because it was the first time I actually did good in a game! Why did you decide to play volleyball? I decided to play because I was tired of dance lessons and I didn’t want to play bas-

ketball. My dad introduced me to volleyball and I liked it and decided to stick with it.

Any superstitions or pre-game rituals? I have no superstitions or rituals. I just tell myself to go out there and hit the ball as hard as I can and play to the best of my ability. Do you eat any special foods to energize yourself? The Gatorade energy chews. They taste really good and I feel like they energize me for the game to help me play the best of my ability. Is there a professional vol-leyball player that you look up to? or aspire to be like? I do not have a profes-sional that I look up to, but I really look up to Danielle Schroeder ‘13 and Hanna Lee ‘13 (former WY volleyball players) and I try to be like as

good as they were. I want to be the best that I can be so I can compete at a col-lege level. Do you plan on playing in college?I definitely plan on play-ing in college. I hope to play at either Georgetown or maybe someplace like Duke. want to play and have a lot of options.

Kaelee ArrietaStaff Reporter Coach Jaime Walters talks about her life long atheltic career.

What sport do you play?

What position? And for how many years? Volleyball, I was a middle hitter and a primary passer; I played all the way around and I played volleyball for 18 years.

How did you balance your time? What was your top priority? I did my school work dur-ing school and got straight A’s. I always finished my homework and studied. School was my number one priority.

What is your favorite volley-ball memory?

Going down state my sophomore and junior years.

Why did you decide to play volleyball? I love sports. I started playing volleyball, basket-ball, and softball very young beacuse I am from a small town and thats what you did. I started playing travel softball in 3rd grade, basketball in 5th grade, and volleyball in 6th grade. Being an athlete was extremely important to me.

Did you eat any special foods to energize yourself? As a pregame meal I

ate pasta with chicken for energy.

Matt BurdickIllustrator

WY alumni and current Black Knight football player Terrance Baggett is having a record breaking season as a running back at the Army school. Due to a season ending knee injury last year, Baggett was sidelined and rushed for only 138 yards in his second season. However, this year the junior is injury free and is liv-ing up to his potential. After a recent game against Eastern Michigan University, Baggett earned his spot in the Army record books. The running back rushed for over 300 yards and scored a total of four times in the come from behind win, 50-25. “I’m very happy for him. He had a good freshman year, got hurt last year and has had a lot of success this year, where he has had a few games where he has reached 100 yards,” WY football coach Tim Franken stated. The former WY running back was the first in school history to rush for over 300 yards in a single game. Of the three past Heisman Trophy winners from Army the most

Former WY football standout has NCAArecord breaking performance

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@ Bogan H.S. 4:00 PM

MLB UpdateThe Boston Red Sox are World

Series Champions after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 6

on Wednesday, Oct. 30.

Photo courtesy of Katherine Chan ‘15Red house participants competing in the Tug-of-War contest during the Homecoming Pep Rally.

Fantasy PicksNow that we are well into the fotball season, maybe your fantasy football team is not doing so hot. Maybe some of your low rated picks are doing better than expected. It’s not to late to pick up a stud and let go of a dud. Here is a list of play-ers who have performed better than expected or haven’t played to expec-tation.

QuarterbackStudRyan TannehillAlex SmithDud Eli ManningTom Brady

Running BackStud Justin ForsettDaryl RichardsonDud Darren McFaddenMontee Ball

Wide ReceiverStud Alshon JefferyJulian EdelmanDud Danny AmendolaWes Welker

Tight EndStud Jordan CameronFred DavisDud Kyle RudolphJermichael Finley

Source: Nikki Pietrus

House games excite all of WYTonyisha HarrisStaff Reporter

2013 was the first year that WY held a competi-tion between the houses- The House Games! The hidden ten-sions between the houses were finally put on the battlefield as competitors from every grade in each house competed in six different games. There were many fabulous prizes students were striving for, including a free photo booth at the home-coming dance, bragging rights forever , and a free pizza party for all member of that house. The idea was struck up by Student Council Concerns Chairperson Kia Barclay ’15 during a general assembly meeting. After the idea was put into action, the individual games were hosted by Student Activities Chairperson Keyante Aytch’15. The House Games began on Oct. 7 and gave the com-peting teams five competitions to qualify for the Tug-of-War during Homecoming Pep Rally. Teams were able to win points by winning the scavenger hunt, timed decoration making, sack relay races and hackie sac toss, or synchronized seating. “I love how it wasn’t an academic competition…we were able to run around like little kids.” The House Games provided a free environment and a way to escape aca-demic stress by having fun,’ says Green House participant Yazmyne Adams 15’. The teams headed blindly to Green house to find out what the first game will be. It was a classic, a scavenger hunt. Each team was given a different list of items to hunt down and take pictures of.

Blue house dominated the hunt and won first place leav-ing Green house, Gold House, and Red House in that order. Early on it was clear that this competition would solve an age old question: Which house is better? Blue House or Green House? Green House pulled up to the challenge during the sac relay races- a race that resulted in a tie. James Chibe ‘15 and another Green House partici-pant squared off against Blue House with the Acquire Sac Toss. The park was filled with participants cheering their favorite house on. Blue House suffered a defeat and Green House finally got their first place victory. On a regular day some of these people would have nev-er spoken yet along worked with each other. “I thought [the House Games] brought everyone together,” says red House par-ticipant Perriyanna Clay ’15. All grades were allowed to compete in the games. “The games were a fun way for people to interact and enjoy friendly competi-tion,” says Green House par-ticipant Raymundo Marcus 17’. The House Games gave students the opportunity to meet other people who could be a locker away from them and leave their comfort zone. It also showed that WY is not all work and no play. How many selective enrollment high schools do you know with students running through the halls? Or tackling a dolphin? For extra points in the scavenger hunt the teams had to get a picture of their flag with Flip. However, our en-ergetic mascot did not enjoy the paparazzi and often ran away resulting in a chase when he was spotted. All of WY was present to see the finale of the House Games during the homecom-ming pep rally. In a big tug of war, Green House pulled out the win. Green House won the first games and enjoyed the spoils of their hard work. The ques-tion now is will they keep their bragging rights next year or will the houses come back with revenge?

rushing yards in a game was only a mere 269. Baggett shattered the previous record by a total of 35 yards. However, this wasn’t the first time in Baggett’s career where he rushed for more than 300 yards or scored four touchdowns. In his senior year the running back scored four touchdowns in single game one two separate occasions. The first time against Lane where he rushed for 273 yards and the second against Dunbar where he rushed for 343 yards. Baggett’s performance against Eastern Michigan was the first time he was recog-nized by the media. In fact he was featured on the Yahoo website and had his own story “The fact that he was able to do what he did in the amount of carries he had is remarkable. Army has had some great backs over the years and knowing the type of player Terry is, he always gives 100 percent” Franken said. Hopefully Baggett will con-tinue this all star play through-out the rest of the season and represent WY for the rest of his football, educational and professional career.

There is no better day for a football game than Thanksgiving DayNikki PietrusSports Editor

Thanksgiving is more than just a day to give thanks for fam-ily and friends, it is a day to give thanks for football This year, NFL has three divisional games that will air Thanksgiving day that will be sure to keep football fans and non-football fans at the TV all day long. The Lions take on the Pack-ers for a NFC North matchup at 11:30 at Ford Field, the Raiders travel to Dallas to play the Cowboys at 3:30 and two recent Superbowl cham-pions, the Steelers and Ravens play at primetime in Baltimore at 7:30. WY students have made their picks as to who will come out on top in each game. “I’m taking the Lions over the Packers, the Cowboys over the Raiders, and the Ravens over the Steelers. Somehow the Lions have managed to be destructive and the Packers just aren’t cutting it this year. The Raiders are terrible, and both the Ravens and Steelers don’t have it this year,” says

Andy Liu, ‘14. Thanksgiving makes football watching special by bringing family together across cities, states and even the country. Football has be-come an important part of the holiday for many families. “Every year I visit family in Green Bay. It’s very casual and we watch the games all day, even during dinner. I’m ready to watch the Packers destroy the Lions this year. We are big Green Bay fans,” says Zach Nandapurkar, ‘14.Many WY students have family traditions that revolve around football at Thanksgiv-ing. “My family’s plays a boys versus girls football game in the yard every year. The whole family plays, but the boys always win,” says Amelia Thyen, ‘17 Others have had very im-portant memories come from these traditions. “All the men in my family play a football game after dinner. One year, my uncle had just gotten home from Iraq and I hadn’t really gotten

to know him before because he was always deployed. But during the game he was playing quarterback and threw me a touchdown pass and we really bonded. I will never forget that,” says Steve Maloy, ‘14. Some are waiting for Thanksgiving football tradi-tions to be created. “All of my kids are still really young, so they don’t really understand football yet. Thanksgiving consits of me sitting on the couch watch-ing football by myself and then being taken away by my little ones to play with cars or dolls. Hopefully in the future, my family will create our own Thanksgiving football traditions either watching or playing,” says Coach Mike Hinrichs. Thanksgiving and foot-ball go hand in hand. Some WY students, though, do not partake in typical football traditions on Thanksgiving and rather make their own unique traditions. “I never watch football on Thanksgiving Day. I play hockey, and if I’m not playing hockey, I’m watching an NHL hockey game on TV,” says Jared Vick, ‘14. Whether you are camped out on the couch for each down or you can’t tell a run-ning back from a lineman, football’s effect on Thanksgiv-ing can’t be denied. Though you will have to wait to watch the Bears until Sunday, catch-ing a game on turkey day always promises to be a good time.

fashionicon

hot•spotRuby KeutzerHealth and Fitness Editor

Philly’s Best is convenient and perfect for WY students. One of the restaurants is located just a couple blocks away from the school on Jackson. They also have several locations all over the city, and even one in Evanston making it easy to get your fix wherever you are in the city. Philly’s Best has been around for quite some time, and is recognized in Philadelphia for representing the cheesesteak right. They ship all of their ingredients from Philly to Chicago, giving it that special signature taste. Their menu is wide range of dishes, including an array of salad choices, specialty

sandwiches, and of course the famous Philly cheesesteak. They are known for their large portions, so you are getting your money’s worth. There is also an option of cheeses to get on your sandwich, making the sandwich more specific to your tasty needs. The Chicago Sun Times states, “The Philly Steaks are better than the ones in Philly!” The price range is cheap, and on Yelp is ranked four and a half stars based on quality of food and dining.“I would hurt an innocent person for a cheesesteak at Philly’s Best,” said Zac Weller ’15. The restaurant is so close to school so you can even go during your lunch period.

Phillys Best - Lincoln Park 769 W Jackson Blvd

Rachel Brown Staff Reporter

Nathan Binns, the new business teacher, has already made a reputation for himself as one of the best dressed teachers. He is this issue’s fashion icon for his classic style choices.

How would you describe your style?I’d call my style classic with a bit of trend. I like to base my style on classic styles like polos, solid colors, jeans, and then add trend items like scarves and cuff links. The key to any well-dressed man is a very stylish pair of shoes.

Who are your style icons?A. My style icons are Nat

King Cole, Sean Combs, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, and Ralph Lauren because they have timeless styles but know how to add a flair of trend.

What is your go-to outfit?Jeans or slacks, a dress shirt, and a cardigan or blazer.

What is your favorite fashion piece?I love shoes, but my favorite piece is my wedding ring because it goes with everything. It’s stylish and also represents something more.

Where do you buy your clothes from?I go to multiple stores, but I like a men’s shop

on Roosevelt, as well as Bachrach, and Macy’s.

What was your style like in high school?It was casual. I would wear jeans, sweaters, polos, t-shirts, gym shoes, and boots.

Is there a celebrity whose style you don’t find appealing? Why?A. Lady Gaga. I understand she does it to make a statement and I respect her for that, but fashion should complement your personality, it shouldn’t be your personality. I don’t think people understand who she is without her costumes, and I don’t find that appealing.

November

SpotlightFab 5 -- Hot Spot -- Fashion Icon -- Calendar

November @ WYKeep track of all the

upcoming WY events and activites in November, and be

sure to come to a few!

Meet this month’s Fashion Icon!

Nathan Binns, the new business teacher, shares his sense of personal style with The Beacon and other WY

students.

Fab FiveJumping in leaves

Once upon a time everyone looked

forward to jumping around in the leaves. It’s a good time and the lawn gets cleaned up in the

process!

Fall is here! Here are five ways to

celebrate the arrival of the season.

Charlie Blumenthal Staff Reporter

Chai Tea: This drink just gets me

in the fall mood. Maybe it’s the autumnal spices…either way, it always gives me a warm, feeling in my

stomach.

Food: Pumpkin pie, sweet

potatos, corn, mashed potatoes, stuffing,

cranberry chutney, candy corn, and last but not

least, turkey. Need I say more?

Sunday football

There’s something oddly comforting about

sitting down on a couch on a breezy autumn Sunday, throwing some wings in the oven, and turning

on some football.

Wearing fall clothing:

FINALLY! The day has come where one can wear a cozy hoodie or a long

leeve shirt without getting pit stains larger than the

Atlantic Ocean.