CRYSTAL

THE

Lakeview High School, November 2009, Volume 72, Issue 2

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Superintendent.Cindy Ruble
Principal.Chris Doyle
Assistant Principal.Mike Norstrom
Assistant Principal.Marty Pessetti
Adviser.Jodi Darland
Editor-in-Chief.Tess Haadsma
Assistant Editor.Loren Wright
Business Manager.Jaileigh Burdette
News Editor.Laceey Ruble
Opinion Editor.Christian Grandorf
A&E Editor.Alexis Worthington
Sports Editor.Tori Jorgensen
Feature Editor.Bailey Broderick
Photographer.Katie Eberhard
Photographer.Amber Glomb
Reporter.Haley Burrill
Reporter.Catlyn Clark
Reporter.Cierra Dixon
Reporter.Karli Kipp
Reporter.Emilie Lussier
Reporter.Reggie Matthews
Reporter.Brysen Reigner
Reporter.Kellie Riter
Reporter.Kaleigh Walters
Reporter.Morgan Worthington

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In the October issue, in the article titled “Masteries Not Re-
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of no longer having mastery tests, but in actuality it was the
English Department. Since 2007, the department as a whole has -Editor-in-Chief Tess Haadsma
been working on making the switch, to teach basic grammar
skills more effectively.

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 news
A Michigan Promise not kept
Funding fails as the state pulls the plug on the Michigan Promise project
Kellie Riter
Reporter
Aside from buying a home
or fulfilling that lifelong
dream of owning a private jet,
a college education is probably
the most expensive investment
one can put their money into.
Every single penny of aid is
important and can make a
world of difference, which is
exactly why the latest update
from lawmakers came as
such a blow. Those most af-
fected are high school seniors,
cash-strapped parents and,
of course, college students all
across the state.
As of October 2009,
government officials voted
to eliminate the Michigan
Promise program, which of-
fered funding and financial
aid to students planning on
attending college in the state.
Originally, the idea was to
grant eligible students $2,000
upon entering a university,
and another $2,000 once they
SHOW ME THE MONEY Facing the loss of the Michigan Promise,
local students will be forced to find alternate resources. [Photo
by: Katie Eberhard]
4 November 2009
had received 60 college credits.
The amount of aid per student
eventually varied, depending
on each student’s various fees
and circumstances.
The Michigan Promise was
born in 2006, after Governor
Granholm made a few tweaks
to a similar, existing program.
Designed as an incentive for
students to take the MEAP test
- the Michigan Educational
Assessment Program - the
scholarship offered much-
needed help to struggling
scholars. Now, those same
scholars will have to look else-
where for their tuition, giving
them one more thing to worry
about besides majors, minors
and term papers.
For students from afflu-
ent households, or those with
trust funds or savings, the loss
of the Michigan Promise most
likely won’t be that big of a
deal. But what about the rest
of the students, the ones who
counted on the scholarship,
the ones whose grant from the
state meant the difference be-
tween a college education and
another year’s delay? The gov-
ernment is not giving them
many options, and the ones
they have left - namely, get-
ting a job - aren’t making the
situation any better. From a
few hundred dollars on up to
a thousand or two, thousand
of students are now going to
have to come up with the cash
to pay back the grant they
rightfully earned in full. Some
universities are giving their
students a definitive deadline
for paying them back, while
others have provided a little
more leeway. Either way, the
situation is both unfair and
quite unfortunate.
As if that were not enough,
the Michigan Promise may
not be the only grant to get
the boot. All across Michigan,
there is talk of additional cuts
to the education budget. For
now, most talk is speculation,
and lawmakers are doing little
to confirm or deny anything
at this point.
Though rumors are swirl-
ing about the possibility of
resurrecting the scholar-
ship, for now it remains just
another recinded promise.
High school seniors may want
to look into alternate forms
of tuition - unless, of course,
they can afford to ride in on
their private jet.
Fun festivities at
Willard Library
Kaleigh Walters
Reporter
Libraries are commonly
stuck with the label of being
boring, quiet and filled with
angry, old ladies who are
constantly reminding you to
“shhh.”Although this might
sometimes be true it’s a differ-
ent story for Willard Library,
which is located in downtown
Battle Creek.
The “Teen Room” is an area
in the library where several
fun activities take place, espe-
cially during fall and winter.
“After working at Willard
Library, I’ve noticed lots of
fun stuff goes on in the Teen
Room,” junior Jordan Os-
borne said.
Former worker, junior
Adam O’Neill experienced the
activies at the library.
“Lots of activities take place
for the youth, like younger
aged kids. Last time I checked,
they were working on more
activities for people our age,
but nothing huge has hap-
pened yet,” O’Neill said.
The weekly fun in the Teen
Room, such as Movie Mad-
ness Mondays, has already
begun. This is when they show
popular and new release mov-
ies under the rating of PG-13.
Along with Wii Wednesdays,
where one can play the Wii,
Guitar Hero and other games
on Fitness Fridays, one has the
opportunity to play Wii Fit
and various other games to
keep you healthy and in shape.
Tween Tuesdays are still go-
ing on through Nov. 17
4:15-5:00 p.m. in the Chil-
drens’ Room on the second
floor. Teenagers can relax, en-
joy snacks, make new friends
and unwind from their busy
days.
Last year there were some
teen programs that took place
in the fall.
“I went to a Twilight book
discussion and it was a lot of
fun,” junior Kelly Gratz said.
The people in charge this
November there are two au-
thors who will be speaking to
local readers.
Manga author Mark Crilley
is visiting Thursday, Nov.12 at
7 p.m. in the Willard Library
Meeting Room. He will be
reading from some of his
Manga books and showing
the audience live drawing
demostrations. Don’t miss out
on this free opportunity to see
what mosts consider a very
talented author.
Author Melody Carlson,
will be visiting on Thursday,
Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Miller
Stone Building. She will speak
about some of the problems
she writes about in her young
adult novels, such as physi-
cal apperarance, peer pres-
sure, risky online relation-
ships, cyberbullying and the
materialistic messages sent
out by the fashion media that
surround teenagers everyday.
After sharing her thoughts,
she will discuss challenges she
went through when she was
a teen and ideas to deal with
challenges as well.
So, if one is looking for a
way to relax and take a load
off this November, be sure
to visit the local library with
some friends for a chance to
meet new people and join in
on some fun activities.
To
note
Students of the month
For September : Vanessa
Danis (art) Zakkary Wil-
liams (business) Angela
Embury (communications)
Kathryn Ashbay (drama)
Matthew Krawczyk (Eng-
lish) Shannon Egan (fam-
ily consumer science) Bryce
Hadley (independant study)
Reece Baxter (mathmatics)
Tayler Powell (music) Alison
Gayda (physical education)
Brandon Moskum (science)
Tamara Duncan (social Stud-
ies) Zachary Campell (tech-
nology) Jesse Cowles (world
language) Rohit Anand
(math and science center)
Tyler Reid (CACC)
November 9, Aca-
demic recognition 7
p.m. in the middle
school auditorium.
Mallory Coleman
will be performing
“Tomorrow.”
November 10, NHS
meeting at 7 a.m..
LHS parent teacher
conferences will also
be held from
3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
November 14, Open-
ing day for the fall
musical “Annie”
Performances at 2
p.m. and 7 p.m. in the
black box.
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 news
Calling all wizard wanna bes
Brysen Reigner
Reporter
In the month of September
sophomores Haley Burrill and
Laura Keller, were talking to
an old friend who mentioned
they had joined a Harry
Potter club at their school. It
immediately ignited an idea
between the them. Both of
them, being Harry Potter fa-
natics, decided to start a club
of their own here at Lakeview
High School.
Calling themselves Dumb-
ledore’s Army, they meet
every Thursday in Mrs. Hin-
denauch’s room A203. The
small, but close, group feels
like they are in Hogwarts.
Dumbledore’s Army plans to
decorate broom sticks and
have a tri-wizard tournament
between the houses.
“We plan to play games of
quidditch, have numerous
scavenger hunts and have
a Hogwarts’ feast,” Dumb-
ledore’s Army co-creator
Laura Keller said.
The group is eventually go-
ing to be split up in to differ-
ent houses by The Sorting Hat
and members will compete
with the other houses.
On the schedule ahead,
What
is your
favorite
aspect
about the
Harry Potter
club?
6 November 2009
Dumbledore’s Army plans
to welcome new members as
well as discuss the wizardly
game of quidditch and find a
place to play. One big aspect
that the leaders of the Harry
Potter club are stressing this
year is that everyone is wel-
come to join.
“It’s just a fun group to be
with. We are actually serious
about the group. Everyone
loves the books and loves talk-
ing about them. We’re just a
place where a bunch of nerds
can come and talk about the
book and play a little muggle
quidditch without hate,”
junior Lauren Smith said.
The leaders of Dumb-
ledore’s Army really wants
to grow and would like to
continue this club for years
to come. The club always has
room for more and would
love more wizards to join
their army.
If one likes Harry Potter or
enjoys playing a little muggle
quidditch every now and
again, get down to room A203
every Thursday and become
a part of a favorite wizardly WISE WIZARDS Dumbledore’s Army members Amelia Koziarski,
house. Katie Ashbay and Patrick Galizio enjoy practicing spells. [Photo
provided by: Blake Mackie]
“It’s very different “You get to meet new “It is a very
and interesting,” people who like Harry energetic group. It’s
sophomore Ethan Potter,” sophomore legit,” junior Lauren
Boyd said. Savannah Odem said. Smith said.
Culver’s comes to Battle Creek
Bailey Broderick
Feature Editor
The Original ButterBurger,
crinkle cut french fries, home-
made root beer and fresh, fro-
zen custard. This is the typical
order made at the nationally
famous Culver’s restaurant.
Until now, the closest Cul-
ver’s was located in Portage,
MI, which is 20 miles away.
Now it will be a mere four
miles away from Lakeview
High School.
Some believe that with the
fairly new Panera restaurant,
“I’ll probably go as soon
as it opens. All of the
new restaurants are nice
additions [to Battle Creek]
and give us a wide variety,”
senior Jake Wood said.
“I think I’m going to be there
every day. Battle Creek had an
economic boom in the food
industry. We got Panera and
Jimmy John’s,” sophomore BATTLE CREEK GETS THE BUTTERBURGER New to
Katelyn Stanley said. Battle Creek, Culver’s is planning to open on
Dec. 7. [Photo by: Katie Eberhard]
Culver’s Favorites

the very new Culver’s res- Sandwhiches Sides Desserts

taurant and the soon to be
Jimmy John’s restaurant on • Classic ButterBurger • Crinkle Cut Fries • Frozen Custard
• Crispy Chicken • Mashed Potatoes • Cookie Dough
Beckley Road, Battle Creek’s
• The Culvers Bacon • Side Salad • Concrete Cake
dining department will great-
Deluxe • Chili Cheddar Fries • Homemade Root
ly improve and might cause a
• Wisconsin Swiss Melt • Onion Rings Beer Float
new business boom. Perhaps
business variety will be a new
trend for Battle Creek.

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 sports

YMCA promotesYear-round
fitness
Morgan Worthington
Reporter

While the weather is getting colder, outside sports are coming to an end.
Instead of going outside, there are other ways to stay active.
Located downtown, just off Capital Ave., the YMCA, also known as the
“Y,” offers a variety of activities to keep people of all ages busy during the
winter months. The “Y” offers classes run by trainers who teach their students
proper athletic techniques while pushing them to their top physical potential.
For people interested in training alone, the “Y” also provides weights, cardio
machines and a pool that is open for anyone’s use on specified days.
Trainers stress the importance of fitness by encouraging members to try new
classes and explore new avenues of healthy living.
“I like to pep my students up with some music to get them pumped up for
my next lesson. They inspire me,” trainer Keith Fitzpatrick said.
No one should let the weather keep them from staying in shape this winter.
Instead, take advantage of the opportunities the “Y” offers to help stay fit.

Fitness C lass Schedule

Monday:
4:30- 5:15 spin
4:45-5:30 Butt and Gut
5:30-6:15 Step circut
6:30-7:15 Zumba

Tuesday:
5:30-6:15 Begin to step
6:30-7:15 spin
6:30-7:15 pilates/ core

Wednesday:
5:30-6:15 kick boxing
6:30-7:15 yoga
6:30-7:15 double step

Thursday:
5:30-6:15 Y pump
6:30-7:15 pilates

Friday:
IT’S FUN TO STA Y AT THE YMCA Working on their fitness, YMCA members
6:30-7:15 Y pump participate in a class. [Photo by: Catlyn Clark]

8 November 2009
Growing up with Caper
Haley Burrill
Reporter
The winning touchdown
in a Saturday college football
game may be celebrated by
the traditional high five, fist
pump or clanking of glasses.
For seniors Kaitlyn Barnes,
Chris McCoy and junior,
Taylor McCoy it’s celebrated
by grabbing the phone and
calling up their new-found
famous cousin, Larry Caper,
and congratulating him on
helping the Michigan State
Spartans to another victory.
Growing up with Caper was
nothing out of the ordinary
for these three Lakeview Spar-
tans; birthday parties, play
dates and family reunions.
“We even baked cookies
one time,” Taylor said.
Now that they are all grown
up, seeing “Little Larry” on the family knew that he was seri- our game.”
television is a new expirience ous about where he was going Outside of Caper’s focused
they are still getting used to. with his football career. rocket football games, he was
“It’s weird when I hear “I remember in like the just a regular kid.
people third “I’ll always just remember
that grade him as ‘Little Larry,’” Taylor
are like he said.
‘Oh my was so Watching how far Ca-
gosh!’ serious per has prospered with his
about about football career, and where he
him or it,” is going with it, is not a shock
like on Chris for his family.
Face- said. “I knew it was going to
book “It was happen sometime,” Kaitlyn
when only said. ‘Little Larry’ just always
people COUSINLY LOVE Chris and Taylor McCoy and rocket worked hard in football and
are Kaitlyn Barnes exchange smiles in each foot- always stayed focus in what-
mes- other’s company while sharing childhood ball. ever he was doing; religion,
saging memories. [Photo by Kaleigh Walters] So, of sports, girls. We just knew it
me course, was bound to happen one way
asking for his autograph,” I would want to just play or or another.”
Kaitlyn said. something before a game, but Caper’s family continues to
Even when Caper was just not Larry. He said he wanted support him as a green and
a rocket football player, his to get into his ‘zone’ before white Spartan.

Athletes’ crippling experiences

CRUTCH CONSTRAINT Dylan Louis
cringes in pain while leaning on his
crutches. [Photo by: Kaleigh Walters]
When playing a sport, one will come to
find that nothing is accomplished unless
a sacrifice, big or small, is made. However,
there has been much more of a sacrifice
in the careers of Lakeview High School
athletes than just their sweat and time.
Since he was a little boy, sophomore
Dylan Louis has wrestled and played
football. It wasn’t until the past five or six
years that his hard work started to cause
some complications.
“It’s really frustrating being injured all
the time. People treat me like I’m fragile,
but I just always end up in the wrong
place at the wrong time,” Louis said.
Since both wrestling and football are
contact sports, there is no doubt that
Louis was bound to get hurt at some
point. Most of his injuries have affected
his legs, mostly his ankles and knees.
Louis is, however, not the only victim
of sports injuries. Senior Travis Davidson
is also familiar with the term pain.
Just this past football season, Davidson
endured a grueling knee injury at practice,
causing him to be out for the season.
“I was running and I stopped really
quick, not thinking anything of it. Next
thing I knew my knee was popped out,”
Davidson said.
Since being injured, Davidson edures
more difficulty in performing day-to-day
tasks. Simple tasks such as walking and
driving have proven to be a struggle.
Although contact sports are known
to be a common source of injury, non-
contact sports can also be a problem. For
junior Seara Wilson a non-contact sport
has been her problem.
While running cross country, Wilson
managed to fracture her foot, putting her
on crutches for two weeks. Not only was
she paying the price with an injury, but
her team was paying the price as well.
Furthermore, students here at Lakeview
High School have shown that one can not
be afraid to make a sacrifice when helping
out the team.
Compiled by: Cierra Dixon

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 sports

Stealing the...
Compiled by: Tori Jorgensen

• What sport do you play?

Football
• How long have you been playing?
Three years
• What’s your favorite aspect of the sport?
Hitting people; the crowd’s reaction
• Do you plan on playing in college? Why?
Yes, wants more playing time and wants to
make it to a Big Ten school.

Nate Seng
PLAYING WITH PRIDE Senior Katelyn Williams makes a quick
movement with her feet to dig a volleyball. [Photo by: Ka-
leigh Walters Edited by: Katie Eberhard]

Katelyn Williams
• What sport do you play?
Volleyball
• How long have you been playing?
Ten years
• What’s your favorite aspect of the sport?
Digging the ball; being the labero
• Do you plan on playing in college? Why?
Yes, she loves volleyball and doesn’t want it
to end.

FIRED UP FOR FOOTBALL Sophomore Nate Seng shows his

love for the game while striking a pose. [Photo by: Kaleigh
Walters Edited by: Katie Eberhard] ...Spotlight
10 November 2009
Ultimate best friend
showdown
Reggie Matthews
Reporter
have to perform at their best
to win over the crowed for
Danielle Millikin and best performance. Between
Megan Dexter have been the kick lines and pyramids,
best friends since seventh these two find time to hang
grade. Their friendship has out and be the best of friends.
lasted even though Millikin
is on the cheerleading team
and Dexter is on the dance
team, organizations that are
constantly competing for the
spotlight. The two teams have
been rivals for some time now.
Regardless if the rivalry is
apparent to outsiders, the
members of the teams are very
much aware of how the smallest
details effect their status.
“We have to walk a certain
way and we even have a certain RIVAL SUPPORT “I love cheering-on Danielle ATTACHED AT THE HIP “Being on rival teams
amount of time in the student during the pep assembly,” Dexter said. “I [cheerleading vs. the dance team] would
section,” said Milliken. think there’s a point that I don’t even realize put a riff between most friendships but not
In addition to the that I’m on the dance team during pep as- ours,” Milliken said. [Photo by: Kaleigh
specifications of walking, they semblies.” [Photo by: Kaleigh Walters] Walters]

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 opinion

CRYSTAL POINT
One Staff

One Opinion
School-of-choice students are given
the privilege of deciding where they
would rather attend school - but at
what point does their privilege become
LHS’s original students’ burden? There
is nothing wrong with reaching out to
more of the kids in the community and
opening Lakeview’s doors to those who
would like to become fellow Spartans,
but where does it end? Before long, if
student recruiting continues, small class
sizes will be a thing of the past - not
to mention the fact that our spacious
learning facilities will not be spacious
for long. School-of-choice students are
welcome and have as much a right to
go here as those who already do. But
instead of admitting more students than
the building and staff can handle, there
should be a cutoff each year; a regulated
number of school-of-choice students
allowed to enroll. That way, kids who
want to attend Lakeview can still do so,
and there would be no risk of overflow.
By extension, that would alleviate a lot
of the stress associated with lunches,
student parking, classroom noise and
any other issues related to the school’s
population. Expanding can be good, but
the sky is not the limit.

12 November 2009
 Seniors have put in enough
hard work to leave two
weeks early
By Tori Jorgensen

Three years ago, we were the underdogs, the
“fresh meat.” We were trying to figure out what the
routine was for the older intimidating sophomores,
juniors and seniors.
Two years ago, we were moving up in the world.
We sang the “Go home, freshmen” chant louder
than any other grade. We
no stopping us, so don’t even try. We finally got to
see who would make up our Top Ten, we will ex-
perience senior celebration, senior trip and senior
prom. There is one more thing that completes se-
nior year; leaving two weeks earlier than any other
class. The privilege of getting out of school early
has been around for

“
finally had a crowd to make many years.
fun of. We deserve this. We have finally made it to the We have put
Last year, we counted end, and we have earned our reward. It’s only in hard work all

”
down the days until we fair that we receive it. four years of high
could finally call ourselves school, and there is
seniors. Until we could no reason why the
walk around and rule the tradition should stop
Crystal Sports Editor Tori Jorgensen
school. Until we could fi- now, or ever. It is just
nally claim that disease we the way senior year
all seem to have; senioritis. ends. Why change it now?
This year, we are ready to enjoy being the kings We have been through thick and thin, the
and queens of the school. It is our time to live up ups and the downs; everything high school has
our final year and go out with a bang. brought us. We deserve this. We have finally made
There are many perks that go along with this final it to the end, and we have earned our reward. It’s
year. We dominate in every assembly; there will be only fair that we receive it.

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 opinion
DIVERSEVIEWPOINTS
Should the age limit for R-rated movies be lowered?
Teens have already seen/heard everything
YES NO
The legal age of sexual consent is 16. The legal
age to purchase cigarettes is 18. The legal age
to get into a R-rated movie is 17. Teens, most
likely, already know what is going to happen
during those types of films.
I do not think it would matter if movie ages
were lowered because teens may prefer R-rated
to PG-13 movies. Even though the movies-
sometimes promote sex and illegal substance
abuse, it is not much different from being at CATLYN CLARK
school or a concert.
Lots of teens know what the consequences will be if these ac-
tions portrayed in movies become actions in one’s everyday
life. Just because the movies are showing these actions does
not mean we will do them. On some occasions, R-rated movies
could include educational information about topics such as war,
future and space. Most of the time, those types of educational
movies are R-rated for violence and language, so one cannot get
the full education of the movie if they do not see it.
If the age will never be lowered, then kids will continue to
keep sneaking into the film at the movie theater. One will also
go home and watch that type of movie at home with their par-
ents and friends. A lot of parents these days do not care what
their child watches anymore. But the kids over 13 who are al-
ready exposed to explicit material and illegal substances should
have more freedom.
Your Turn
“No, because people are not mature
enough to handle it.”
–AMY WHITE, JUNIOR
“No, there are things in movies that
kids should not be able to see. There is a
lot of swearing in movies today.”
–ALEXA POPOVICH, FRESHMAN
14 November 2009
Teens are not mature enough to recognize fiction
Movies today have gotten extremely violent
and vulgar and kids should not be exposed to
that. Allowing kids under the age of 17 into
R-rated would introduce kids to a world of
“F-bombs” and cheesy sex jokes. If you look at
any Judd Apatow movie or Quinten Tarantino
movie you will see the vulgarity and violence
that kids should not see.
Showing a teen a movie like 300 or Step
BRYSEN REIGNER Brothers can show a kid that it is ok to swear or
to get in to fights. Movies show us a place where
events take place with usually no consequences. To show a kid
that calling some one a crude name and not getting in trouble
for it is kind of just lying to them and giving them a false image.
Many people believe that showing a kid a rated R-movie at an
early age is giving them a sneak peek at what life really is when
it usually is a utopia of friendliness or a world of drugs. Watch-
ing a rated R-movies requires a sense of maturity and under-
standing so that kids can understand the fact that what they are
seeing is not real and the sense of why it is wrong.
A teen should not be subjected to watching a movie when
they can not truly understand the difference between a movie
world and reality. Watching an R-rated movie can be a benefi-
cial experience but you should make sure that you can realize
that a scene in a movie will not play out the same in the real
world. Teens are not mature enough to recognize fiction.
“Yes, because if my parents think it’s
OK, I figure its alright to see the movie.”
–BEN SMITH, SENIOR
“Yeah, I think if you can drive, I think
you should be able to see a rated R
movie.”
–QUINN SKALKA, SOPHOMORE
Intro takes on opinion
The question of whether or not not gone too far is the fact that health
technology has gone too far has been care is progressing with it. Technology
asked countless times. I feel that is changing the face of healthcare.
no, technology has not gone too far. Without technology, the average life
Without technology, the human race expectancy would still sit at 30 years,
would still be stuck in the Stone Age. rather than the 75 it is today.
Some may argue that technology Throughout history, technology has
is bad because it is intruding on the always been a big concern for people,
foundation of individual’s beliefs. but why? It is helping us live longer,
Technology is like a gun. It was function better and make our lives
created with good intention, but there easier on an every day basis. We need
is always someone that will misuse it to enhance out lives, excel into the
it. Technology is not a bad thing, it future, and make the world a better
is the people who twist it and use it place to live.

Signed,
for personal gain that are bad. One
should not let those few spoil the
image of technology, as I think it is an
essential part of our lives.
Patrick Galizio
Another reason that technology has Intro to Journalism

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Photo illustration by Katie Eberhard
 Teen H.E.A.R.T. and Project T.R.U.S.T.
have been student-run programs working
to further sexual education for other stu-
dents throughout the years.

Continue on to pg. 18 to read more

 centerspread
Teaching teens
Project T.R.U.S.T.
•Teaching Responsibility
and Understanding of
Sexuality and
Teen development
•Students have 40+
hour training and have
to take a test to become
a certified member
•Travel to health fairs
and colleges
•Work a teen clinic at
Planned Parenthood on
Wednesdays
•Youtube.com/
projecttrust101 gives
examples of presenta-
tions given
Compiled by: Alexis Worthington
COME ON IN Planned Parenthood
offers walk-ins at many different
times throughout the week.
18 November 2009
“I think Project
T.R.U.S.T. is really
important because a lot
“I personally have
had family members
who I’ve had to watch
Teen H.E.A.R.T. of teens aren’t getting
lose control of their
•Health Education Af- enough information
lives and the relation-
firming Responsible Teens about healthy sexuality,
ships around them due
•Run by juniors and se- so that’s why we’re here
to substance abuse.
niors who students tend to educate them.”
Teen H.E.A.R.T. was a
to look up to. -Senior Blake Mackie
beautiful way for me to
•Have to take a pledge talk with middle school
that one will not drink, students who may have
do drugs or have sex had the same or worse
•Travel to different home situations as
middle schools in myself and show them
western Michigan that they don’t have to
•Teach through a series follow that same path.
of skits and lesson plans They too could be
•Talk about false infor- better off.”
mation media shows -Senior Kayla Brown
•No longer in operation
due to cuts in funding
Project T.R.U.S.T. partici-
pates in activites with Peace
“Project T.R.U.S.T.
Jam to join sex education
really has shaped me to
and peace together.
be who I am today. It’s
helped me understand “Comprehensive
sexuality in general and sex education is re-
to be comfortable in my ally important for
own skin.” teens because if you
-Senior Mike don’t understand
Gendernalik your own body you
won’t know how to
protect yourself.”
-Junior Amelia
Koziarski
Places to turn to
Compiled by and Photos By: Tori Jorgensen
Battle Creek offers many clinics to help sexually active teens.
THE PLACE THE SERVICES THE LOCATION
Planned • Birth control services 2855 Capital Ave SW
• STD testing and treatment Battle Creek, MI, 49015
Parenthood • Women & men’s services
Calhoun County • Free pregnancy testing 157 E. Columbia Ave.
• Abortion alternatives Battle Creek, MI, 49015
Crisis Center • Confidential care
Calhoun Public • 24-Hour hotline 36 W. Manchester
• Counseling programs Battle Creek, MI, 49037
Health Dept. • Survivor advocacy
Studying sex education
Christian Grandorf
Opinion Editor
Nearly everyone; whether
elementary school, middle
school or high school; will
take a sex education class by
the time they graduate. What
varies, however, is how the
class is taught.
According to the state of
Michigan, any sex ed. class
taught must include teach-
ing abstinence as the only
100% effective birth control
method. Classes can still
teach other forms of birth
control and sexually transmit-
ted disease prevention.
The state requires that sex
education class be taught as
an elective, and schools can-
not require it for graduation.
There has always been
controversy over the laws
regarding sex education.
Critics argue that by teaching
other birth control methods,
schools are promoting sex.
Despite the method, the
goal of sex education remains
the same; prevent teen preg-
nancies and STDs.
BY THE BOOK Every student is
given the oppurtunity take a
sexual education class in per-
sonal fitness as a freshman.
Michigan Laws
-Sex ed. must be taught
as an elective
- Parents must be notified
-Cannot be required for
graduation
-Must include abstinence
as the only 100% effective
method
- Schools cannot dispense
any form of birth control
- HIV/AIDS education
must be taught at each
building level

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a
sexu Prevention First Cam-
paign as part of his
major health reform.

Compiled by: Loren Wright Photos by: Katie Eberhard

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Becoming Annie
Blonde haired and blue-eyed senior
Mallory Coleman wasn’t afraid to
do whatever she had to do to get
into character. By: Tess Haadsma
Her knees are bruised from
repeating the dance numbers
over and over until they are
perfect. Sweat is dripping
down her forehead, but there
is not time to wipe it away. To
top it all off, she is keeping a
big secret.
While it may sound un-
bearable for most, for senior
Mallory Coleman, it is just
another day of rehearsal, and
because of that, she does not
mind all the stress.
“For me, it does not seem
hard because it is something I
like to do, so I will work hard
to make sure I do it well,”
Coleman said.
Coleman will be playing the
part of Annie, the redheaded,
freckled little girl that warms
the hearts of everyone she
meets, in this year’s fall musi-
cal, Annie.
On Oct. 31, Coleman cut
off her long blonde locks, and
dyed what was left of them
bright red. Why, one might
ask? It is all part of getting
into character, which is a big
part of what Coleman loves
about acting.
“It will get me into char-
acter and I will not just be
some blonde high school girl
trying to play an 11-year-old
redhead,” Coleman said. “Plus
wigs are way too difficult to
wear during shows, with all
the dancing and costume
changes. I had to wear one in
West Side Story, and it was a
huge pain.”
Annie will be Coleman’s
20 November 2009
fifth show since she first
started acting just two short
Photos by: Tess Haadsma and Katie Eberhard
years ago.
“I started [acting] in
theatre arts [class] and I have
always been into shows and
musicals, and I always knew I
wanted to be a part of it, so I
just worked hard and got into
it,” Coleman said.
Starting off in plays as an
extra, Coleman has managed
to work her way up, proving
that hard work does pay off.
“I have always dreamed of
being a lead. The minute I
heard we were doing Annie, THE HARD KNOCK LIFE Cole-
I knew I wanted to be her,” man poses for one of her final
Coleman said. “I was really pictures before becoming a
redhead. Coleman’s favorite
nervous, but I just thought
number choreographed so
whatever happened, hap- far is, “It’s a Hard Knock
pened, and tried really hard.” Life,” because she loves
As for Annie, Coleman how much dancing is
thinks it is going to be an involved. Coleman and
excellent show. the other students playing orphans are
“Everyone is really nice down on their hands and knees scrubbing
and focused, so it is nice to floors and carrying around buckets filled
come together and work on with water, making for what most agree is
an exciting number not only to preform, but
one big project.”
to watch as well.
Annie, directed by English
and Theatre Arts teacher
Ken Gordon, will be playing
in the Black Box Theatre on
Nov. 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22.
And every single night of
the show, Mallory Coleman
will be in her element, not as
Mallory, but as Annie.
“Just having everyone
watch you, knowing they are
there to see you perform and
see the impact the perfor-
mance has on them; that is
what I love about acting,”
Coleman said.
Fangtastic vampire business
It started with a book. Now there may be more than America can handle.
Catlyn Clark
Reporter
From books to the big
screen, the Twilight series is
more than just an epidemic.
A lot of students have been
biting for more.
The new Twilight series
movie, New Moon, is the
second book in the four book
saga. Not everyone is excited
for the release.
“I honestly hate Twilight.
I have never liked it,” junior
Mehgan Campbell said.
She prefers True Blood over
Twilight. “I like the monster,
more romantic, old school
vampire,” Campbell said.
Sophomore Alyssa Weaver
is not as excited for the movie
as she was for the books.
“I’m not looking forward to
New Moon as much,” Weaver
said.
There are students , how-
ever, who cannot wait for the
movie to premiere.
“I’m excited to see Jacob,”
sophomore Crystal Hernan-
dez said. “I’m expecting Bella
to change her attitude more
and her character.”
There are some character
changes that have been made
BITING INTO BOOKS Junior Andrew Moore
shows his vampire spirit by wearing fangs.
[Photo by: Kaleigh Walters]
from the first movie. adult audience.
“There is a new Alice; I’m The whole plot of True Other Vampire Links
not liking it,” Hernandez said. Blood is based mostly around
Other new characters ap- good vampires and bad -The Vampire Diaries
pear such as Dakota Fanning, vampires. The citizens in the (TV series)
playing Jane, who is an antici- show know about the fantasy
pated member of the Volturi. characters that live among -Interview with a Vampire
Others prefer the logic them. Some people even (Movie)
of True Blood vampires to fall madly in love with these
Twilight vampires. True Blood blood suckers, such as the -30 Days of Night (Movie)
may be compared to Twilight main character, Sookie. The
because of the major usage of love and romance is a much -Vampire Academy (Book)
vampires, but the plots and bigger part in this vampire
vampires as a whole, are com- obsession than in Twilight. -Moonlight (TV Series)
plete polar opposites. Whether one prefers the
The highly rated television dramatic Twilight or the -Buffy the Vampire Slayer
series, True Blood, is differ- romantic gory-ness of True (Retired TV series)
ent than Twilight; it has a Blood, both are considered
more gory and sexual content popular stories of the current
preferred by an older, mature vampire phenomenon.
EPIDEMIC Students prepare for the release of the New Moon movie by rereading the
book beforehand. [Photo by: Kaleigh Walters]
Twilight True Blood
•Can go in the sun which •If in the sun, vampires
makes their skin sparkle. burn to death.
•If bitten by a vampire, humans •Vampires can feed off of humans
turn into one of them. as a food source without the human
•Vampires disguise themselves as changing into a vampire.
human, making humans have •Vampires live among humans as
no knowledge of vampires themselves. Some humans
living within them. hate them.
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Crowded in a loud room filled with people and busy televi-

sion screens, sophomore Austin McCleary is hunched over his own gaming
system. His fuel is on the food stands, which are laden with free hot dogs and Dr. Pepper.
Major League Gaming, or MLG was founded in 2002 and has become more and more popular throughout
the years. MLG is a professional video game league where people compete for sport and sometimes for money. “Halo 3,”
“Gears Of War 2,” “World Of War Craft” and “Call Of Duty” are some of the games that are played at MLG. These gaming
sessions last for a weekend; most of the day is dedicated to the competitions.
“It gets really crazy because you’re running on Redbull and you crash hard,” McCleary
said.
MLG professional gamers travel from all over the
United States to compete. McCleary started going to
MLG in 2006 and has been going every once in a
while ever since.
“It’s fun because you get to meet
everyone that you talked to online,” Mc-
Cleary said.
So far, McCleary and his team have
traveled to New York; Columbus,
Ohio; Dallas and Orlando, Fla., and
they will soon be traveling to Ana-
heim, Calif. for another competition.
McCleary himself has been to 12 local
gaming competitions. To sign up for an MLG competition one’s team of four
must split the $240 fee.
MLG is sponsored by Dr Pepper, Old Spice, Stride, Ballpark, BIC Comfort 3
Advance, Bungie, Castrol, Gamestop, HP, Ubisoft and Xbox 360. Many of these
companies have decided to sponsor this new sports league in order to reach the
young male demographic of potential customers.
MLG’s Web site, www.mlgpro.com, provides news regarding the 2009 pro circuit
and also supplies a forum for online gaming. Through the Web site, gamers can also
subscribe to MLG’s newsletter in order to have access to the group’s most current updates.

Compiled by: Morgan Worthington

22 November 2009
Friday night
Compiled by
Haley Burrill Staying in

gu ilty pleasures vs.

going out
Bryce Hadley
Jeremy Movie: The Notebook
Schuit- Why he likes it: “It’s just something different,”
man Hadley said. “It’s touching; especially when they die Movie
together.” GKC: $8-9
Movie: Dirty Who he watches it with: “My girl.” Home: Free
Dancing Renting:
Varies
Why he
likes it: “I
love the bad
boy image Medium
the main Popcorn
character GKC: $6 +
portrays, even .50 for extra
though he Dar’Ryck butter
turns out to be Bradley Home: $2.50 for a
a good guy,” box of 4-5 bags.
Schuitman Movie: Lion
said. “His King Medium Soda
motorcycle is GKC: $4
cool too.” Why he likes Home: free
it: “Simba and Speedway:
Who he Nala are just $1.39
watches two cuties,”
it with: “I Bradley said.
watch it with “I almost cried Large
my daughter when the dad Slushie
usually.” died. I feel GKC:
for him, man, $3-4
and the uncle Home: Free
blamed it on Speedway: $1.49
him, that’s just
low.” Box of Candy
GKC: $2-3
Who he Home: Free
watches it Speedway: .69- .99
Phil Scullion with: “I usually
Movie: A Walk to Remember
just watch it by
Why he likes it: “It’s just a good movie,” Scullion
myself.”
said, “It’s really sad when she dies.”
Who he watches it with: “I usually watch it with
my mom.”

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Band uniform
BREAK W N
Hat
DO

Photo by Reggie Matthews

(Upcoming)
$80
“I like the new
hats we are getting,
it reflects our school
Total cost of
because of the Spartan current uniform:
head,” senior Austin $444.95
Case said.

Gauntlets
Jacket/Cape
$30
$225
“I love the gauntlets
“The cape is awesome;
because they make me feel
it makes me feel like a
like Batman,” freshman
super hero,” junior Liz
Morgan Perret said.
London said.

Pants
$80
“The pants hide stains
better than the white ones,”
senior Katie Hislop said.
Dinkels
$29.95
“They are great
for marching,”
sophomore
Maddie McFee
said. Compiled by: Reggie Matthews

“
“ QUOTE–UNQUOTE
“Size does not matter. Look at me. Judge me by my size, do
you? Hmm? Hmm. And well you should not.”
-Yoda

24 November 2009
 Staffer’s choice: BOOK
A bibliophile like Hunter Cay might argue
that there is a book out there for everyone.
Carley Wells, overweight and underestimated,
would provide the counter-argument.
How to Buy a Love of Reading by Tanya Egan
Gibson, despite its misleading title, is not a
how-to book. It is a refreshing novel, hard to
explain and even harder to put down, brought
to life by the author’s beautifully created char-
acters, Carley Wells and Hunter Cay.
Best friends since the eighth grade, the two
share a bond that no one else can understand.
Why would Hunter, so beautiful and intelli-
gent, befriend someone as sloppy and blase as
Carley for any reason but pity? The answer is
one no one would have ever expected. Because
he needs her.
Hunter, though handsome and charming,
is slowly sinking deeper and deeper into a sort
of depression. While everything is changing,
there are three things he can always count on.
Literature, alcohol and above all, Carley.
But while Carley is busy worrying about
Hunter, her parents are worrying about her.
Carley’s English teacher declares her to have
no passion or interest in anything and Carley’s
parents, determined to do something about
this, come up with their own solution. Com-
mission a book to be written just for Carley.
Enter the author, Bree McEvoy, and her
own additional story.
Bree was raised in a working-class family,
put through college on scholarship. When she
arrives at Carley’s house, she is disgusted by
the upper-class ways, Carley’s lack of interest
in anything and Hunter’s careless behavior.
As the plot thickens, each character’s layers
are peeled away, showing that there is so much
more to each of them than meets the readers
eye, and that there are so many more sides to
the story than one originally realizes, as each
character is clouded by their own perception.
It is impossible from this point on to ex-
plain much more of this book without spoil-
ing part of it and taking away from the experi-
ence of it all. And after all, the experience of
reading is what makes it so worthwhile, as the
book itself will prove.

Compiled by: Tess Haads-

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to subtly op- to, Before Sun- start to finish.
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 feature

Inside Kelsie
Feller’s purse
Metallic gray, covered in bejeweled decora-
Body Spray $10 - “I always try to keep it
tions, the size of a small suitcase and contain-
ing some valuable personal belongings. This
would be senior Kelsie Feller’s purse. She ro- fresh and clean, especially during dance.”
tates through her collection of about 35 purses
throughout the year, but for now Kelsie has
settled on this one. Explore the inner- work-
ings of what this purse has to offer.

Photos by Kaleigh Walters and Katie Eberhard

Hand Sanitizer $1.50 - “I
am a germ freak. I don’t
want to get the swine [flu].”

Chapstick $2 - “I have really

chapped lips, so I need to keep
something on them at all times.”

iPhone $199 - “I always

have my phone with me. If I
don’t, I feel naked.”

Total worth:
About $390 worth of items. Purse worth $40.
Compiled by Alexis Worthington

People’s picture perspectives

Students write their own creative captions to show the different interpretations of one photo.
Photo by: Katie Eberhard

“It looks to me like a love- “As Jenni Spencer sings her

hate relationship,” senior
Mitch Faber said.
“Typical high school
girls,” senior Jessica
Vocke said.
“Kids these days,”
sophomore Mike Bednar
said.
favorite song...the girls around
her react to it by being very upset
and uncomfortable,” junior Clay
Youngquist said.
“Best friends forever,”
sophomore Cheryl Spranger
said.
Compiled by: Bailey Broderick

26 November 2009
 Arizona 5 Things You
Should Know

Tea time About...

Fa s hio n

1
How does someone decide
#1: Mucho Mango if an item is “vintage”?
This creative Vintage clothing items date
concoction actually from 1920-1960. If the clothing
contains no item was created after 1960 it is
tea. Mucho Mango considered retro.
received the most
votes for favorite
2
The skirt is the second
Arizona based on oldest women’s garment,
a Crystal staff and is only proceeded by
survey. As a tea- the loin cloth. During Egyptian
free juice, this times, the skirt was worn by both
mango drink is men and women.
perfectly suited
3
The invention of the
for anyone, tea Bermuda short came in the
lover or not. 1930’s. It was created be-
cause it was illegal for women in
#2: Arnold Palmer Bermuda to expose their thighs,
This delicious blend so they lengthened their shorts.
of unsweetened iced
4
Queen Elizabeth I is
tea and lemonade responsible for the special
is arguaably one of occasion hat trend. In 1571,
the most recognized she created a law that mandated
drinks of all time. everyone over seven years old
The perfect tea must wear a hat on Sundays.
to lemonade ratio
creates a drink so
5
Fashion weeks are held in
sweet, one could about 40 different cities.
possibly cry as that However, the big four are
last drop hits his New York, London, Milan and
or her tongue. Paris. They are always held in
that order.
Compiled by: Laceey Ruble
#3:Raspberry Tea
Coming in at a
close third is Others that
Raspberry Tea. recieved votes
Concealed inside were..
the visually Sweet Tea
appealing checkered
can is iced tea,
Lemon Tea
sweetened with Green Tea
raspberry juice. Results based on Crsytal
This iced tea staff survey
drink is just sweet
Compiled by: enough to please
any tea fanatic. Photos by: Katie Eberhard
Christian Grandorf

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 feature
When growing up, children are taught that they

Compiled by: Loren Wright

Feeling the fame can be whatever they want to be in life. Most dreams
are altered when reaching the teenage years, but there
are always some who achieve their goals.
Junior Eric Carey is a dreamer who is on his way to
making it big as an actor.
Carey was given the opportunity to play a role in a
commercial the for the new Rubik’s 360 toy. The com-
mercial now airs on Nickelodeon.
“I always get comments from my
friends and family about my com-
mercials. I guess people think it’s
really cool.”
- Junior Eric Carey

“The set for the commercial was really cool,” Carey

said. “Everything was really busy and people were
constantly shouting out names.”
Carey knows that his commercial is only a small
step in achieving his dream of being a full-time actor.

[ ][ ]
Photos by: Kaleigh Walters
“It’s sweet that he’s in a “I’m proud of Eric
commercial. We go all the because he has accom-
way back to the sandbox.” plished so much more
- Junior Iman Dowe- than the average Joe. ”
Brewton - Junior Jachdiel Elmore

What to do?
On the road to college many are confused about how to be prepared
- By: Laceey Ruble

“Talk may be
cheap, but intellegent conversation
is expensive these days. Ask any kid in college,” a college student
said. Each year students become closer to leaving high school and closer to deciding what it is
they may want to make a career out of. In order to be as prepared as possible for this big transition, there are steps students
should be making from freshman to senior year.
One’s freshman and sophomore year are similar in terms of getting ready for college.
“Do as well as you can in classes to keep your options open,” counselor Lukas Pederson said. “See what you are interested in
and take the right classes for what you want to go into.”
Junior year is a crucial stretch on the road to college. Not only should one take the ACT, but one should also be narrowing
down their options in order to take some of the load off their senior year.
“Continue studying what you want to study and what is right for what you want to do,” Pederson said. “Go on college visits,
job shadow or go to technical and vocational schools depending on what you want to do.”
By senior year one is probably ready to explore the world and go to the school of their choice. If one has followed the steps
above, this last stretch will be in the bag.
“Your schools should be narrowed down, fill out applications, think about scholarships and financial aide and continue to go
on campus visits,” Pederson said. “Remember too, grades still count senior year and keep your options open.”

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 feature

Celebrity look-a-likes
Cierra Dixon
Reporter
When one is younger, they
might wish to be a singer,
actor/actress, professional
athlete and so much more.
Although students from
Lakeview High School may
not interact with Hollywood
stars, they have found that
there is just as much joy in
finding a look-a-like.
Out of the nearly 1,200
students who attend Lakeview
High School, one has shown
to have more than just looks
in common when referring
to a celebrity. Junior Bobby
Moskalik not only physically
resembles singer/songwriter
John Lennon, but he also
shares the love of music.
Not knowing too much
about Lennon, Moskalik was
surprised, yet flattered, to
hear he resembled such a fa-
mous member of The Beatles.
“I don’t listen to them
have more in common than meets the eye.
much, I guess their kind of
music just isn’t my style,” While Lennon has already gone on to live
Moskalik said. the dream he once saw in the music industry,
Lennon and Moskalik also Moskalik has only just begun his life-long
share an interest in playing journey.
instruments such as piano,
keyboard, percussion and
guitar. Moskalik was given
his first guitar when he was
12, while Lennon got his first
guitar at the age of 16.
Although Lennon passed
at the age of 40, there is no
doubt that his legendary
music status will live on for-
ever. Moskalik is pursuing a
music career and believes that
Lennon’s music theory would
be the perfect ingredient in
making a name for himself.
“If John Lennon was still
alive, I would want to know
nothing more than his cre-
ative method,” Moskalik said.
SINGING FROM THE INNER SOUL Strumming a few
Whether referring to cloth- notes on the guitar has always proved to be a
ing, personality or musical release from a stressful day for junior Bobby
style, Moskalik and Lennon Moskalik. [Photo by: Cierra Dixon]

Name: Katie Carstens Name: Austin Kelley Name: Lauren Evans

Who she resembles: Emma
Stone (Actress in Superbad)
“I’ve heard that I look like her
all the time, and it’s always from
random people,” Carstens said.
Who he resembles: Larry Bird
(Former basketball player for the
Boston Celtics)
“It’s funny because my coaches
call me birdman,” Kelley said.
Who she resembles: Carnie
Wilson (country singer)
“I think it’s creepy how you
can look like someone you’ve
never met,” Evans said.

30 November 2009
Beauty
Compiled by: Bailey Broderick
Junior Tyler Baines drives
a 2006 gray H3 Hummer.
Although it is technically his
mom’s car, Baines switches
between the Hummer and his
family’s Solstice.
This premier Hummer has
only 40,000 miles on it and
gets 17 mpg.
and the
“[My favorite things about
the Hummer are] it makes
me feel powerful, it has seat
warmers and a moon roof,”
Baines said.
Baines praises his car, but
says it is not perfect quite yet.
“[I would] make it all
black,” Baines said.
Beas t
Junior Cruz Trevino has a
1997 Dodge Stratus. Overall, it
is a decent working car, it just
has a few bumps and bruises.
“It’s a piece of crap, but it
runs okay,” Trevino said.
It has missing hubcaps, has
a dented hood and needs a
new motor.
Photos by Karli Kipp
“I got it myself when
school started. Hopefully I
can get a new one soon; I
need it,” Trevino said.
Although it is rough
around the edges, it gets the
job done.
“It gets me from point A
to point B,” Trevino said.
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“Autumn is a
second spring
when every leaf
is a flower.”
-Albert Camus

Photo by: Tess Haadsma