CRYSTAL

THE

Lakeview High School

November 2010
Volume 73, Issue 2

22 | FEATURE
Hitting the big screen
The Crystal compares LHS students to
characters of the hit show Glee.
 CONTENTS
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STAFF
Editorial Staff 4 | NEWS
Adviser
Jodi Darland Cyber-bullying
Editor-in-Chief The Crystal takes a stand against common forms of
Loren Wright bullying, including Internet bullying.
Assistant Editor
Haley Burrill
8 | SPORTS
Design Editor A blast from the past
Morgan Worthington Teachers who were student athletes comprise this
News Editor “starting line-up.”
Kellie Riter
Sports
12 | OPINION
Emilie Lussier Crystal point
Opinion The Crystal staff shows how happiness is a quality
Amber Glomb that can only be controlled by the beholder.
A&E Editor
Haley Burrill 20 | A&E
Feature Editor For the love of writing
Bailey Broderick Emma Kukuk goes into detail about one of her

Photo by: Haley Burrill

Reporting Staff favorite pastimes.
Patrick Galizio
Joe Judd
26 | FEATURE
Payton Moore Favorite fashions
Mike Pickowitz Students tell The Crystal about what they would like
Will Pickowitz to see the opposite sex wear.
Ashley Stanley

Photography Staff
Brittany Hayes
EDITORIAL POLICY
Kaleigh Walters
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Superintendent limited open forum for expression and a two way communication for both the school
and community. The editor-in-chief with adviser input is responsible for the con-
Karen Hart
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Principal administration of Lakeview High School. Editors and reporters will make every effort
Chris Doyle to provide balanced and fair coverage of the news and its significance. Businesses are
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16 | DARE TO FALL
Rules are meant to be
broken just as much as
comfort zones are meant to
be forgotten.

DEAR READERS,
As cliché as it might be,
fall is the season of change.
The leaves change to many
shades of red and orange;
the cool night air becomes
a little cooler.
This phenomenon hap-
pens every fall. Year after
year, the season of change
comes around to share
what is possible, but before
we know it, the bitter win-
ter is here. The season of
change is no more.
This is the same event
that happens in most of our
lives. For a short second we
are ready to change, we are
ready to be different. And
before we know it, autumn
is over and we go back to
the way things were.
My challenge to all read-
ers is one of lasting change.
Not just the change prom-
ised by presidents and
politicians, but one that is
personal in our own lives.
Change that will cause
us to be different; one that
takes risks; makes mis-
takes. I dare you to fall.
Editor-in-chief,
Loren Wright

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 NEWS
CYBERBULLYING | STUDENT GOVERNMENT | AROUND THE GLOBE | YEARBOOK PAGES

4 | NOVEMBER 2010
Backyard bullying
Over the past years, bullying has taken another approach. Anybody can now get on
a computer and harass another person using the Internet. - BY ASHLEY STANLEY

Technology has taken “I’ve noticed a lot more environment for students.

NEWS FLASH a turn for the worse by

being a large source for
harassing, intimidating
At the University of and threatening many
Michigan, an openly people these days.
gay student, Chris Stories in the news
Armstrong, was have triggered negative
bashed and bullied feelings in many young
by the Assistant to individuals all around.
the Attorney General, “After hearing the
Andrew Shirvell, over stories, it makes me want
the computer. Shirvell to go out and advocate
created a blog that more over situations like
degrades Armstrong. those,” junior Jason Crape
said.
Lakeview High School’s
18-year-old Tyler very own Gay-Straight
Clementi has been Alliance Club puts such
in recent news for happenings into one
committing suicide person’s perspective.
after finding out people “It brings it into the light
saw him during an and shows that it’s still an
intimate time. His on-going issue,” President
roommate shot a live of GSA, junior Jessica Roy
video off his webcam of said. “And I’m noticing
both Clementi and his it happening more and
partner, while sexual more.”
activity was taking In LHS, cyberbullying
place in the room. is becoming a bigger issue
within the student body.
bullying this year than last
year,” Roy said.
Crape openly says that
he has been bullied in the
past and does not see it
stopping any time soon.
“After coming out, it has
become a struggle,” Crape
said. “But I’ve learned to
deal with it. You can’t stop
them from tormenting
you.”
Cyberbullying can even
scare some individuals
away from coming out of
the closet. Crape believes
that people who are
lesbian, gay, bi-sexual
or transgendered are
becoming more afraid, due
to not being comfortable
with themselves yet.
“These people don’t
really know how to react
to the bullying, ultimately
making some answer with
violent acts,” Crape said.
There are many things
the school can do to
help to provide a secure
“We use the policy in the
middle of the handbook
on pages 38-42,” Principal
Chris Doyle said. “Then
we go about disciplinary
actions.”
By having a policy to
refer to, it helps keep
the school run in a safer
way. It protects students
by helping prevent the
offenses against them.
“It’s more that my heart
goes out to any victim’s
family,” Crape said.
Getting students
involved is important
to help stopping such
bullying from continuing
in LHS.
“Listen. That is the first
thing everybody needs to
do,” Roy said. “Listen to
their story and be there
for them. That’s what they
really need.”
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Been a
I f Y o u Ha ve
V ic tim o f B u llying
If someone around Lakeview
High School has been affected and
one knows about the situation,
talking to an administrator is highly
suggested. From there, the problem
can be handled right away, without
any hassle. Administrators to see:
Christopher Doyle, Martin Pessetti
and Michael Norstrom.
If one is at home, a
friends, at work or some
other place, finding an
adult immediately is
stressed to young teens.
Cyberbullying is a serious
situation that needs to be
taken care of as soon as the
event occurs. If no adult
is around, closing the
Internet and waiting until
you can talk to someone is
your best option.
oming
National C y
Out Da
Every year on Oct. 11
in the US, this event is
honored. It signifies the
march when lesbians,
gays, bi-sexuals and
transgenders walked into
Washington for equal
rights.

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 One voice, 1300 ideas
Understanding Lakeview High School’s student government
- BY HALEY BURRILL government steps in,”
Assistant Principal Mike
W ith over 1300 Norstrom said.
students attending “It is frustrating when
Lakeview High School, people cannot bring
the student body could their concerns forward.
be considered a melting Going through student
pot of different ideas and government is the most
opinions. With so many effective way for them to
thoughts and outlooks on be brought to attention,”
the school, one voice may Norstrom said.
struggle to be heard. Although the
“This is where student administration’s
involvement with
EARLY COMMITMENT
Student govern-
ment discusses
their next moves
every Wednesday
at 7:15 a.m.
Photo by: Haley
Burill
AROUND THE GLOBE
CANADA
The United States economy
is not the only one suffering
the after-effects of a recession.
Canadian stocks have been on
the decline and continue to
fall as jobless claims rise in the
United States.
CHILE
- COMPILED BY KELLIE RITER
In October, miners trapped
underground in the August 5
San Jose Mine collapse were
brought to the surface. All 33
miners were rescued safely and
president Sebastian Pinera says
that the mine is now closed.
6 | NOVEMBER 2010
Submit ideas to:
Seniors
the students’ ideas may President: Spencer Shirreffs
not always be apparent,
the student government
VP: Marie Rose
Senate: Liz Deuel
makes sure the youth of House Rep: Allie Gibbs
the school is accounted for.
“Mr. Doyle used to be Juniors
the advisor of student President: Tosca Le
government, so he really VP: Lydia Drikakis
values what student Senate: Ellen Vann
government has to say,” House Rep: Becca Mann
Norstrom said.
As far as student Sophomores
government representing President: Stan Lassen
the students, they are open VP: Savannah Jensen
to hear any problems the Senate: Jake Perry
students have noticed. House Rep: Matt Krawczyk
“The student
government handles Freshmen
things like policies, big
President: Maddie Drikakis
student movements and
VP: Kelsee Palmer
activities like SPUW in Senate: Jazmine Aung
summer and Lakeview’s
House Rep: Kelly Peng
spirit weeks.”
RUSSIA
In recent legislation elections,
the United Russian Party won
with 60 percent of the vote.
Ex-president Vladimir Putin
will likely run for re-election
when current president Dmitry
Medvedev’s term ends.
CHINA
Currently serving an 11-year
sentence in China for protesting
opression, Norway awarded
prisoner Liu Xiaobo the Nobel
Peace Prize of 2010. Chinese
government officials continue
to protest Norway’s decision.
Thanks for the memories
- BY LOREN WRIGHT

Drag image here

For the first time ever, Lakeview

High School students are given the
opportunity to design their own pages in
the upcoming LOG. After paying a fee of
$15, students are allowed to create four Drag image here
full-color pages complete with student-
submitted pictures and quotes.
The design process itself is
pretty simple. After logging on to
yearbookyourself.com, the designer is then
given a list of layouts to choose from and
can begin to add pictures instantly.
With the ability to add pictures straight
from Facebook, Flickr or from one’s
personal computer, customizing is a snap.
Drag image here
For more information about custom
yearbook pages, students
To learn more about
can contact LOG adviser this topic visit us at:
LHScrystal.com
Jodi Darland.

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 Sports
TEACHERS IN HIGH SCHOOL | COACHES SWITCH IT UP | CONDITIONING: DO IT YOURSELF| PHYSICAL CHALLENGE
Photo by: Brittany Hayes

8 | NOVEMBER 2010
Teachers: a blast from the past
The Crystal puts together a starting line-up consisting of teacher athletes
CODY JAPINGA LINDSEY KELLER JEREMY SCHUITMAN
Teaches: Social studies Teaches: Science Teaches: Math and science
Sport: Football Sport: Soccer Sport: Basketball
Position: Wide Receiver Position: All positions Position: Point Guard
39% of teachers* played While in high school,
students acquire many
four school sports interests. Some of these
hobbies may include
theater or writing, while
54%coached at LHS
of teachers* have still others fall into the
path of sports.
“There is nothing quite
like high school sports,”
social studies teacher
56% of teachers* ran
track in high school
Cody Japinga said.
Japinga played football
all throughout high school,
playing wide receiver and
74% of teachers* played strong safety for his team.
“[My greatest memory
sports all four years of high school sports was]
playing on a team with the
*Percentages are figured from teachers who completed a Crystal survey same group of guys for
- BY LOREN WRIGHT
DANIELLE FULAYTER
Teaches: Special Education
Sport: Swimming
Position: Breaststroke
four years,” Japinga said.
“You develop bonds with
teammates. It just isn’t the
same as the relationships
with classmates.”
Unlike a lot of sports, in
football one can never play
the game again with the
same intensity. Even if one
wanted to pick up a ball,
having the chance to play
a full game is tough.
“After watching football
on Saturdays and Sundays,
you get the urge to put
some pads on,” Japinga
said. “It’s disappointing
because I can never play
the same way again.”
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 Playing by the book
Coaches share what they would do with the sports they coach if they could change
the rules and make the sport their own.
- BY EMILIE LUSSIER
“I’d like to see the shot clock at the high “I would get rid of the designated
school level. [I’d like to] force the offense to hitter. It would call for more strategy
put up a shot. I’d also eliminate zone defense and the use of the full roster. I would
and make them person up. I’d like to see the also have them use wooden bats at high
rims lower than ten feet [for the girls]. Lastly, I school level. It evens the playing field.
would take one person off the floor and make Aluminum bats make it harder for the
it a four on four game. It would allow for more pitcher,” varsity baseball coach Jeff
playing space,” girls varsity basketball coach Sovern said.
Don Bussler said. Photo by: Kaleigh Walters
Photo by: Kaleigh Walters
Photo by: Brittany Hayes

“I think that there should be a more

severe punishment for professionals
who fake injuries. It is a bad example for
[high school] players. Also, at [a high
school] level, we can sub freely, but I
would have a limited number of subs
for each half of the game,” boys junior
varsity soccer coach Jeff Vogt said.

Coaching without a coach

Lakeview athletes share how they get in shape in the off-season - BY PAYTON MOORE
“We do a five-lap
up and then usua
warm- “I run indoor track
t to run
lly work because I still wan
Photo by: Kaleigh Walters

on sprints. We al son. I’ll

relays and stuff so
so do even in the off-sea
in the
if we can get enou
metimes do P90X, or I’ll go
ep my
people to go.”
gh weight room to ke
.”
upper body strong

“I’m a healt
h freak. It’s
t right. I ridiculous.
“Well, I ea when Before a race
l like crap I try to eat li
usually fee fruits ght, like an
at a lot of apple or som
I don’t. I e ething. I pa
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and veggie Donald’s.” a lot of wate
ch, and drin
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greasy, no r.”

“It’s easier w think

Courtney is th
hen “People don’t
ere. It’s both the
easier to have about having
d lower
coach me beca
a friend upper body an
use with a but you
friend you’re body healthy,
more apt to lthy through
do your best should be hea
for them.” dy.”
your whole bo
DO WORK Laura Keller and Courtney
Laura Keller Reed get the job done in the off season. Courtney Reed

10 | NOVEMBER 2010
 Physical challenge
Experience taco soup; the elements of a taco mixed into to-
mato soup, while learning the fundamentals of dance.
- BY AMBER GLOMB

Prep Time: Cook Time: Ready In:

5 Min 20 Min 25 Min

Ingredients Directions
•1 large cooking pot 1. HEAT on a stove 2 Cans
•1 large skillet of Progresso Hearty Tomato Soup.
•1-2 lb. of extra lean ground 2. BROWN 1-2 lb. of extra
beef lean ground beef in a large
•1 package of taco sauce pan; drain and mix in
seasoning taco seasoning.
•1 can of Progresso Hearty 3. ADD 1 lb. of seasoned
Tomato Soup beef and 2 cans of chopped
•2 cans of chopped green green chilies to soup.
chilies 4. SERVE and enjoy.
•1-1/2 cups of shredded 5.OPTIONAL sprikle
cheddar cheese (optional) cheese on the top and scoop
•1 bag of Frito-Lay scooped the soup out with Frito-Lay
Fritos (optional) scooped Fritos.

The challenge... Hints and Tips

The Crystal staff challenges you
to learn the fundaments of dance
through Dance Dance Revolution
(DDR), a program designed
for a person to move their feet
according to the patterns of lights
and arrows. DDR is a simple
and fun way to burn off those
unnecessary calories.
•For most efficient game play,
place left and right feet on the
corresponding left and right
arrows. Do not go back to the
middle every stomp.
• Try to stomp to the beat of
the music for the best score. Dance Dance

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 One staff, one opinion
CRYSTAL POINT Opinion
CRYSTAL POINT | BYLINE | PRO/CON | RITER REPORT

Happiness is a word some people

claim is not in their vocabulary. The
word happiness, in their eyes, is
replaced with words like depression
and bleakness. Without happiness,
dark clouds hang over people’s
heads as they walk around. This
should not be the case. Happiness
is a choice not a chore. Life is full

“ ”
Depression can easily take possibilty out of the pic-
ture before it is given the fair chance of discovery,

of undiscovered possibility waiting

to be found. Depression can easily
take possibility out of the picture
before it is given the fair chance
of discovery. Something positive
can be found in everything if one
would be willing to look for it, and
yet people choose to live unhappily.
This is a matter of mind rather than
situation. It is true that situations can
cause unhappiness. People get bad
grades and people get hurt. Things
happen that are beyond control and
can become depressing. Situations
like these are awful but the mind
can convince itself of happiness.
It just takes a little effort to look
at the positive side rather than
dwelling on the negative aspects.
In life, depression should not be
considered a possibility.

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 Eyes closed, minds open
Stereotypes. We all deal with them,
we all have them and although it can
be controlled, most of us use them
to judge people. Question is, why?
Why do we put other people into
different classified groups based
on race, gender, looks, habits and
hobbies? Why does it matter where
one lives or how rich or poor that
person is? Stereotypes are relied on
heavily when judging a person, but
before one gets to know that person,
should one even be judging at all?
America has not always been
as diverse and accepting as it
is today, and we have made
huge steps to try to focus on
individuality and not race or sex.
However, the media continues
to contribute to the promotion of
stereotypes; it feeds the mind of
America through a variety of ways
including TV shows and movies
that portray stereotypes. Black
males getting arrested in crime
shows and men raping women on
our prime time TV stations give off
many messages to Americans. To
some, the message may be to stay
away from those “types of people”
because, from what they understand,
they are bad or dangerous, when
really that may not be the case.
Music in relation to the media
also adds to the development of
stereotypes. Every musical artist has
a connection to their audience. Music
is a reflection of attitude in society, so
Comic by: Kellie Riter
- BY WILL PICKOWITZ
the kind of music one listens to may
cause them to be stereotyped based
on the music’s content. People who
listen to rock music do not necessarily
have tattoos and long hair, even if
that is the image portrayed by the
artist. Also, not every person who
listens to rap music comes from
the projects or lives a “thug life.”
Humans fear what they do not
understand, but they do understand
themselves and who they are. Some
people become so judgmental that
even when one expresses themself to
other people, those people still stick
to their judgments. Stereotypes, like
those that are placed on gays, result
in suicide here in America. Suicide.
Is it worth it? Are judgements worth
the time we put into them just to end
up with disastrous effects? Enough is
enough. The time is now for America
to swallow its pride and look into each
others’ hearts rather than at the colors
of our skin or the clothes we wear.
“Humans fear what they do
not understand... some people
become so judgmental that even
when one expresses them self
to other people, those people
still stick to their judgments.”
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 DIVERSEVIEWPOINTS
Has social networking gone too far?
Social networks cause passive communicaton.
YES NO
When social networking first started, it
used to be something you would do when
you were bored. Now it is everywhere. In
movies, in conversations between people
and at places of work. It creates drama
between friends and even causes some to
take their own lives. Social networking
has taken over our pop culture world,
and it needs to stop.
In the last month alone, three teenagers PATRICK GALIZIO
have commited suicide from social
network related bullying. If something, like social
networking, completely takes over our world in a way
that people feel threatened enough to take their own
lives, there is definitely a problem.
Social networking has also brought upon the age
of passive communication. Instead of talking face to
face, kids now feel the need to Facebook or text. Social
networking has created a world where you do not even
need to talk in order to communicate. This makes us
more distant and unrelated than ever before.
Social networking is everywhere and it needs to stop.
It has altered our society and created more problems
than it has solved.
Your Turn
“Yes. [Social
networking]
is just another
way to hurt
people. It’s
gotten out of
hand.”
- Senior Chloe
Sprague
14 | NOVEMBER 2010
Social networking helps stay connected.
Social networking has opened a gate-
way to endless opportunities. From
business connections and independent
promotion, to chatting with friends,
social networks like Facebook and
MySpace have become a great resource
for all types of people.
With social networking sites, people
can stay connected with each other like
MIKE PICKOWITZ
never before.
Social networking sites also can help a musical artist’s
search in gaining and connecting with a fan base by
using Music MySpace or My Band on Facebook. Also
there are quite a few other windows of opportunity to
open with Fan Clubs on Facebook. Social networking is a
tool, not an addiction. Sites like these should be used in
the right ways, not just for procrastination.
Social networking has become a hobby to many
people. It is a way to unwind, like reading a book or
watching TV. One can stay up Instant Messaging all
night and still partake in face-to-face communications
with ease. If anything, social networking opens up new
relationships so one feels more comfortable around
someone they may have only seen on Facebook.
“No. Social
networking is a
way to connect
YES
with people
around the
42%
world. It brings
us closer.” NO
- Junior Kaitlyn
Beyer 58%
 THE RITER REPORT
1,401,892 people Liked this article...and didn’t read it.
I’m not going to lie. As I sit here, typing this article from
my comfy third-block spot, I have another tab open in the
background, playing “Charlie The Unicorn III” courtesy
of YouTube. (Yes, Papa Doyle, my other work is done, no
need to worry. I am quite the responsible procrastinator.)
That’s right: while other members of my fellow staff toil
diligently on layout designs, some with background mu-
sic of their own, I’m choosing instead to listen to the hyper
dialogue of two pastel-colored unicorns, both trying to
convince reluctant Charlie to travel to the future. What
does that say about my sense of humor, I wonder? Prob-
ably nothing good.
I know for a fact that there are probably more resource-
ful things I could be doing with my spare five minutes
here and there. But let’s face it: the unicorn calls. And
while we are on the subject, let’s face another fact: the
unicorn has probably called to every single one of us.
Especially while we’re doing something else; usually
something worth class credit.
We’ve all done it. Not into “Charlie The Unicorn?”
Doesn’t matter. It’s happened before, whether your poi-
son is a FilmCow production or “Thriller” or that giant,
sneezing panda. There’s just something inviting about
viral video that begs us to procrastinate; to stop, sit back,
relax, smell the roses and grab a Pop-Tart. Call it a pitfall
of the internet, call it what you will: I’m just going to call
it entertaining. Where else in life can something explode
and still keep on singing?
Maybe that explains why we spend hours upon hours
of our lives gluing our eyes to glowing screens, streaming
and uploading from our phones and cameras, rating and
favoriting and who knows what else. It might be why we
regularly embarrass ourselves by posting clips up for all
to see; clips that will one day humiliate our children and
make them deny that they’re related to us. Because laugh-
ing at bizarre animations and watching other people be-
have stupidly lets us escape for a while from our own.
I, like Charlie, have decided to give in, go with the flow,
and enter the future like everybody else. Unfortunately,
the future includes work, so if you’ll excuse me: Charlie
and company just discovered Atlantis.
- BY KELLIE RITER
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Photo illustration by: Loren Wright
‘Cope’ing
with
change
- BY PATRICK GALIZIO
o in the past
Junior Natalie Cope, wh
, has had to learn
year lost over 50 pounds
positive way.
to cope with change in a
not something that
Although changing was
came easily.
track at friends’
“It was hard to stay on
ve is junk food,”
houses when all they ha
good when you’d
Cope said. “[But] it felt
u lost one pound.”
step on a scale and see yo
that Cope
Change was something
ething that she
brought on herself, som
for.
decided she was ready
“I wanted to cha ng e,” Cope said. “I
t now while it’s
wanted to lose the weigh
joy my adulthood.”
easier. This way I can en
patience was an
Without an easy button,
pe had to learn
important quality that Co
along the way. e
“At one point I just had
to tell myself
instantaneous, that n clos
that results wouldn’t be e
I had to keep working at
it,” Cope said. “I
list
feel a lot healthier now.
I’m less stressed
s o
and I actually enjoy exe
rcising.”
e
r sen se of sel f worth, Cope has
v oic
one and only
As for he
never felt better.
“[Losing weight] has he
lped boost my
m y “I
would change
make healthier
confidence and led me to world hunger. It’s sad
is

life.” Cope said.

and better choices in my seeing kids with no food when
s
Thi

we have plenty,” freshman

“I Erika Einhardt said.
would change
the way the teachers
interact with the students [at
LHS]. They should be more
available,” sophomore
Nick Ayres said.

18 | NOVEMBER 2010
 Remembering the true meaning
- BY BAILEY BRODERICK
It seems that lately the true meaning behind
holidays has been compromised to satisfy the
daily lifestyle. Thanksgiving is one of those
mistaken holidays.
The last Thursday of November is supposed
to commemorate the Pilgrims coming to
America, joining hand-in-hand to celebrate
their new home and native friends whom
helped them on their feet. There was a grand
feast, an abundance of prayer, and everyone
was grateful for what they had.
Festive feast
Most remember that Thanksgiving is worth
celebrating, but more often than not, it seems
that the focal point of the holiday is the
enormous amounts of food.
“I love the food! I dream about Thanksgiving
food pretty much all year around,” senior
Island Ellerby said.
Giving thanks
With the distraction of food in the way, does
society actually know what they are truly
thankful for?
“[I am grateful for] my two little sisters...they
make me think before I do things, so I can
ultimately be a good role model for them,”
Ellerby said.
One might take for granted what they have,
like food, water, shelter or family. One cannot
really grasp the concept of how precious these
things are until they are gone.
“[If everything I had was gone] I wouldn’t
have taken what I had for granted. You never
know what you have until it’s gone,” junior
Miranda Frost said.
Staying true
If I could change one While the idea behind the meaning of
Thanksgiving might be changing, there are

thing... - BY EMILIE LUSSIER some people who are going to stay true to
themselves no matter what.
“I respect myself and I’m not willing to
“I change that. If people don’t like that then they
would change aren’t worth changing for,” Frost said.
Next time there is a free moment, take a step
texting and driving. I
back from the chaos of everyday life and really
think it causes too much “I look at what is in front of you. Realize that
distraction and too many would change the everyone has something to be thankful for.
people are being killed,” way people talk to each This November, hopefully it becomes clear
senior Nick Burrill said. other. People in our school have and one will be able to see past all the turkey
little respect for people they and mashed potatoes and really be able to
don’t know,” junior Abbey enjoy the holiday for what it was meant to be.
Labrecque said.

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 A&E
KUKUK | GLEE | TATS | TUMBLR | ALT. MUSIC | STAFFER’S CHOICE

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 For junior Emma Kukuk, writing is
something that has always come easy. Kukuk

Kukuk’s space quest

tries to write everyday and it is something that
she truly enjoys.
“I love [writing],” Kukuk said. “I have all
these ideas and I don’t know how to get them
out, so I write them down.”
Having been writing from a very young age,
it is no surprise that Kukuk is in the process of
writing her own book. The book, not yet titled,
is a work of fiction about a girl named Lily
living in a different world where pirates sail
flying ships through the sky.

Photo by: Brittany Hayes

“I like fiction because I can make up
whatever I want. There’s no rules,” Kukuk said.
Kukuk has taken full advantage of the
freedoms that come with writing fiction and has
written over 50 pages in the last year.
These 50 pages, however, did not come
without a little help.
“I’m influenced by a lot of things,” said
Kukuk.
Daily events, friends and other books, such as WRITTEN IN THE STARS Junior Emma Kukuk works on
Diana Wynne Jones’ Howl’s Moving Castle, are her story about a girl who lives in a different world
just a few things that encourage Kukuk to let and flies pirate ships through the sky.
her ideas flow onto paper.
Even strange, random things can have an friends who have read the story and are
influence on Kukuk’s writing. constantly pushing her to write more.
“I saw a jeans commercial once that gave me Kukuk has high hopes for what the future
an idea for a scene in my story,” she said. holds for her and her book. She hopes to one
Although writing is a hobby Kukuk day get the story published.

thoroughly enjoys, she also has a few doubts.
“I’m terrified I’m going to lose interest,”
Kukuk said.
She does not think that will be too big of a
problem, however, because she has several
- BY EMILIE LUSSIER
“I would really love for people to read it and
love it,” she said.
For the time being, Kukuk is satisfied with
simply writing her stories and sharing them
with anyone who is willing to read.

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 Photos by: Kaleigh Walters

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 UP
Ladies; straight tatted
- BY MORGAN WORTHINGTON - PHOTOS BY KALEIGH WALTERS

>
“My parents made a deal that
if I made it to state in the 800
then I could get a tattoo for my
birthday,” junior Jordan Johnson
said.
“It’s my hood tat; my sister
bought a tattoo gun off a guy for

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70 bucks so we got sister tats,”

>
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senior Lauren Smith said.
“I got the one behind my ear
because I love my cousin/God-
son Blake; he’s the best thing “My sunflower, “I just like the
in my whole life and I have it I picked it out whole idea of the
behind my ear to symbolize that the day I went dream catcher,
he’s deaf,” Smith said. to the tattoo and I got the

>
place and I just three feathers
“I got ‘I’ll pray for you’ on my hip
liked that it because my dad
because I realized more people
was different,” always said 3-3-3
have problems in their lives that
senior Molly for I love you,”
are more serious than mine and
Nelson said. Nelson said.
I’m going to keep them in my
prayers,” junior Haley Luke said.
[Photo by: Lynsee Barker]

tumblr.
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Artists use paper and charcoal, actors jump into somebody
else’s skin, and dancers let their bodies take control. For junior Izzy
Maier, expressing herself is as simple as logging onto her Tumblr
account and letting her fingers fly across the keyboard.
Tumblr is a blogging website used to express oneself by
posting pictures, quotes, songs, etc.
“I really enjoy using my Tumblr,” Maier said. “I get to express
myself and it helps me relieve stress.”
Unlike social networking websites like Facebook or Myspace,
the relaxed and philosophical feel of Tumblr is part of what keeps
Maier coming back.
“It is a proven fact that websites like Facebook can cause
people to have insecurities, but on Tumblr it’s all about you and
what you’re feeling. Nobody is trying to stalk it and give their
opinion on what you’re feeling that day,” Maier said.
Source: Haley Burrill

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 Alternative Hall of Fame
- BY JOE JUDD
Alternative rock is a
sub-genre of Rock n’ Roll
and has been around
almost as long as the genre
of Rock n’ Roll itself.
Alternative-style music,
first got its boom in the 90s
and Weezer’s self-titled,
debut album was released
in 1994 recieving positive
reviews by critics. The
three singles off the album:
Undone-The Sweater Song,
Buddy Holly and Say it
Ain’t So, helped launch the
band into the mainstream,
where they remain to this
day. The album has sold
over 16 million copies
worldwide, while going
triple-platinum in the U.S.
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Another band that
was catapulted onto the
mainstream during the
90s was Oasis. Their
1995 release (What’s the
Story) Morning Glory
went platinum four
times and was backed by
the acoustic-influenced
single Wonderwall, which
eventually reached number
one on the Modern Rock
Tracks Chart. Oasis’
contribution to alternative
style displays itself on
the main stage, that some
people may recognize
today, as Britpop.
Towards the late 90s,
former Nirvana drummer,
Dave Grohl, formed his
own band called Foo
Photo by: Kaleigh Walters
A COLLECTION. There are
various alternative CDs
that many people of all
ages have purchased over
the years. Some bands,
like Weezer, can attribute
Photo by: Kaleigh Walters
their mainstream success
to these albums.
Fighters. By 1997, The
Colour and the Shape was
released. The album rose
to number ten on the
Billboard charts and was
backed by the powerful
singles Everlong and
My Hero. It has been the
band’s fastest selling
album to date and has led
the band to being one of
the biggest alternative acts
of all time.
 MUSIC
“Well it was just a dream, just a
moment ago, I was up so high,
looking down at the sky, don’t
let me fall.”- Don’t Let Me Fall
B.o.B’s The Adventures of Bobby Ray album
is a blend between hip hop and pop music.
The southern-slanged superstar slapped the
mainstream world over the head with this
phenomenal debut album.
This album includes chart topping hits that have
made frequent radio appearances recently, such as
Magic, Airplanes and Nothin’ On You. Lovelier Than
You and Don’t Let Me Fall showcase B.o.B’s singing
abilities to enhance appreciation. Joined by fellow
southern rappers T.I. and Playboy Tre, the track
Bet I steers the direction of the album from a pop
influence with a hard hitting hip hop anthem.
Guest features on the album include T.I.,
Lupe Fiasco, Bruno Mars, Hayley Williams and
Eminem. The cohesiveness of this project is a
wonder for all listeners.
- BY WILL PICKOWITZ

MOVIE MUSIC BOOK

Takers is a highly action Eminem’s Recovery takes Everlost is an eerie novel
packed thrill ride about the listener on an emotional with an addictive plot line
professional adventure through one of two teenagers who were
bank artist’s killed
robbers who struggle in a car
attempt to with accident,
make the addiction and they
biggest and his are stuck
heist of road back between
their careers to his life and
in just one place in death, in
week’s time. hip hop. Everlost.

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 Feature
FASHION | WHEN I GROW UP | THRIFTY SHOPPING | PERSONALITY PROFILE | BRINGING IN THE CASH
Photo by: Kaleigh Walters

26 | NOVEMBER 2010
 That sex-y style
- BY MORGAN WORTHINGTON
Haley’s
What one would like to see
ARM SHIRTS
Hints

Photo by: Kaleigh Walters

on the opposite sex...
Problem

[ ]
JEANS
Decorating
Photo by: Brittany Hayes

“Good jeans the table for

that support the
booty.”
“I like shirts that show off
a Turkey
Junior Austin
Koltonoski guys’ arms becuase I like Day festivity
arms. I also like bright
colors.”
Senior Raeha Weaver Solution
CASUAL

[ ]
CLASS Materials:
Photo by: Kaleigh Walters

Photo by: Kaleigh Walters

“A nice button Faux pumpkin

down, nice pair Floral foam
of jeans and a boy Faux flowers (red,
that smells good.. yellow, orange, etc.)
yeah, sexy.”
Senior Bridget
Lawrence Directions:
1. Take a knife and cut

[ ]
“I don’t mind seeing some the top of the pumpkin
NEUTRAL sweat pants and a sweat off. About an inch or
Photo by: Kaleigh Walters

“I like athletic shirt every now and then, two down from the top
boys who wear It shows that they can be would suffice.
their sports attire. casual.”
Also guys that are Junior Bryce Mahoney 2. Place the floral
really natural and foam square in the
simply flattering.” ATHLETIC hollowed pumpkin.
Senior Kelsey Goss
Be sure there isn’t any
Photo by: Kaleigh Walters

foam showing above

the pumpkin’s edge.

[ ]
BOOTY
3. Start sticking the
Photo by: Brittany Hayes

“I just like the flowers’ stems into

booty, so what
ever shows it off.”
Junior Chelsea
Kazlauskas “I like the athletic look.
I also like when my wife
wears her jeans with a
belt and a nice v-neck.”
Accounting teacher
Mark Gibbs
the top of the foam.
Arrange the flowers as
desired, into a bouquet.
When finished place in
the middle of the table.
To learn more about
this topic visit us at:
LHScrystal.com

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 WHEN I

GROW UP
Two students tell about their childhood dreams compared to their dreams now - BY LOREN WRIGHT

“I wanted to be a doctor because I liked seeing

doctors help people. Now I want to be anything that
deals with kids; maybe a teacher or a social worker.”
- Sophomore Cierra Bottom
Photos by: Brittany Hayes

“I wanted to be a veterinarian because I like animals.

Now I want to be either a photographer or something
dealing with science. Being a vet is still possible.”
- Senior Malika Fle’norl

ATTENTION CLASS Bottom pre- PICTURE PERFECT Fle’norl prac-

tends to teach a class. tices her camera skills.

The battle of the charities

Salvation Army
Photos by: Kaleigh Walters

While ‘one man’s trash
is another man’s treasure’
is an extremely debatable
statement, it is still very
likely anyone can find a
gem in highly unlikely
places. The Salvation
Army and Goodwill are
great places to explore for
one’s own little treasure.
“I have this really cool
leather jacket I found,”
junior Izzy Maier said.
Goodwill and The
- BY PAYTON MOORE
Salvation Army are not
only fun to shop in,
but also good for the
community. When one
donates to Goodwill, the
proceeds go to helping
people receive jobs, and
other services critical to
the health and mutual
well-being of a working
community.
“I donate to Goodwill
a lot,” senior Allie Gibbs
said.
Goodwill
The Salvation Army is a
Christian charity, bringing
hope and financial help
to those in poverty,
economic troubles or
natural disasters. Their
fundraising also acts very
quickly. Shopping there
funds people who need
housing and food.
“I love how the belts
are cheap in Sal Val.
Everywhere [else] belts are
like $20,” Gibbs said.
VS.
Both stores will benefit
one’s wallet, community
and even the enviroment
by essentially recycling
gently used clothes.
“When I re-decorated
my room, I got 20 picture
frames for seven dollars at
Sal Val,” Maier said.
Searching for something
cheap and unique? Try
buying something at one
of these places.

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 Personality My Quote: “And in the end, the love you
take is equal to the love you make.”
-The Beatles

Quinn Fortney Profile

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because I have wanted to live
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Kids raking in the dough
There are many students in Lakeview High School who have to have a job. And
with every job comes a variety of responsibilities and expectations.
Photos by: - BY ASHLEY STANLEY

Sophomore Keegan Junior Hailley Junior Lynsee Barker Sophomore Kelsey

Ratcliff prepares food, such
as subs, at Capital’s Deli
and Grill.
“It’s mostly easy, as long
as I am working with a
partner,” Ratcliff said.
By the end of the day,
Ratcliff feels that his job is
worth the time he spends
at his work place.
Crawford’s occupation
involves working at
McDonald’s on Columbia.
All in all, she enjoys
working, but it can also
become a work out for her.
“Sometimes you end up
sweating a lot from how
much lifting there is to do,”
Crawford said.
spends her time working
at the restaurant Lonestar
bussing and hosting tables.
“It’s kind of hard when
it gets busy,” Barker said.
“But it’s not too bad.”
Being the baby of the
crew, people, like her best
friend who also works
there, make it fun for her.
Brown deals with baby-
sitting her mom’s friend’s
kids when she can.
“It’s never really hard
unless the child gets
temperamental,” Brown
said. “It lets me experience
what parents do.”
Brown feels rewarded by
the time her day ends.

LHS L i b ra r y
Book Fair
November 13-20: Shop Barnes & Noble
at Lakeview Square Mall store.
November 13-24: Shop online at
http://bn.com/bookfairs
Enter bookfair ID 10235893 at checkout.

Book fair vouchers are available in the library or from a classroom teacher.
A percentage of net sales will be donated to LHS Library.

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