JOURNAL February 10, 2012 Issue 9, Volume XC Southport High School 971 East Banta Road Indianapolis, IN 46227

{newsBRIEFS}Local: Indianapolis’ planning pays off

Indiana has always been committed to its sports, such as the Final Four, Indy 500, and the Big Ten Tournament. Still, there’s something exceedingly different about our hometown since this time last year.

The Super bowl came to Indianapolis this past Sunday, leaving Indy cleaning up after 1.1 million Super Bowl guests. The tourists are gone, but something still remains. The streets of Indianapolis, now shining in national media spotlight, are filled with new sidewalks and bike lanes, new streets and improved ones.

This city has surely skyrocketed, physically and economically, opening another opportunity to host the Super Bowl for the second time as late as 2017 due to possibly hosting Final Fours in 2015 and 2016.

Information from www.nbc.com

Karen Handel, the ex-vice president of the Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure resigned after recent con-troversy over the Planned Parenthood funding debacle. Handel opposes abortion and Planned Parenthood runs family clinics that do the procedure. Komen had origi-nally decided to stop funding the organization, but later reversed the decision. The reversal came from internal dissent and a deluge opposition that included lawmak-ers including 26 senate democrats. In the past 5 years funding from the Komen foundation supported 170,000 cancer screenings. Handel was not only accused of mak-ing the move due to political reasons but also accussed of trying to cover up that the stopping of funding wasn’t for political reasons.

Information from www.indystar.com

President Barack Obama touched on the expanding speculation that Israel is assembling to launch a preemp-tive attack on Iran to curb its suspected nuclear weapons program.

Obama claims that he’s doubtful that Israel has made any decision on what they need to do and believes that Iran needs to stand down on its nuclear weapons program. Obama shared his “very good estimate” of when Iran could complete work on a nuclear weapon, but noted that there are still many pending questions regarding Tehran’s inner workings. Obama stated while he is with confidence that the standoff with Iran over its nuclear program can still be tended to, the U.S. has planned extensively in a variety of alternatives .

News Briefs by Julia Weber & Katie Hinh

Global: Possible attacks formulating National: Komen scandal issue revised

Read about the real difference between Southport and Perry Meridian. Page 3

Environmental classes create own ecosystem

the Check out the highlight photos of winter sports. Page 10

by Cody FosterReporter

Some tape, scissors, a 3-liter bottle, a box cutter, soil, seeds, bacteria, sand, aquarium rocks, a candle, an aquatic plant and a fish- these are the materials that cre-ate a simulated ecosystem.

Science teacher Ms. Melissa Baskett’s AP Environmen-tal Science classes have been getting hands-on with their learning over the past few weeks, participating in the eco-column project. The eco-column project involves cre-ating an ecosystem that resembles that of Earth. Students are in charge of monitor-ing, recording and sustaining the life of the organisms involved in their columns over an eight-week period.

“We take the earth, we shrink it, and we put it in a bottle,” Environmental Sci-ence student sophomore Alex Myers said.

In order to more clearly understand the cause and effect relationships of biotic and abiotic factors, students must create three layers: terrestrial, decompo-sition and/or filtration and aquatic. To simulate these ecosystems, students put the three layers into a two or three-liter bottle. The terrestrial and aquatic layers must contain an organism, and at the end of each class the ecosystems are placed in a temperature-and-light-controlled cabinet.

“We chose our three layers: on the bottom is the aquatic layer, our 2nd layer is a filtration layer and our top layer is a terrestrial layer. The water in our ecosystem runs from top to bottom, where it feeds off our plants, and then filters all of the bad nutrients out through a filter layer and then drains into the water layer,” Environ-mental Science student junior Levi Burke said.

Students do seven tests on their eco-columns each week to determine levels of oxygen, nitrate, ammonia, pH, turbidity and temperature. The results from each test are

to be recorded in their lab notebook, which will be used to grade the overall project.

“It requires a lot of research, because when certain lev-els go up like ammonia levels, or pH levels, it really does affect the organisms that are in there. And they need to figure out what they need to do to bring those levels down,” Baskett said.

The organisms and plants involved in the project are chosen by the students involved. Some suggested organ-isms were: snails, fish, crayfish and frogs. Some suggested plants were: hornwort, greed sedge, ludwigia and duck-

weed.Student feedback has been generally

positive. Students like the responsibility of taking care of their own organisms, and some have actually grown attached to their columns. According to Burke, his fish is like a child to him and his partner, junior Taylor Upshaw.

“It’s so different. Name me another project where you get to bring in a fish, and take care of it over the course of 8 weeks. It’s just a different project, not like any oth-ers,” Myers said.

One problem students and Baskett have run into is the reliability of the instruments used for measurements. Students are mostly worried about this because one small mistake could throw off the project. Some

students have had their organisms die, like Myers. Baskett allows them to replace their organisms as long as they determine the reason why their plant or animal died.

“A lot of the data-taking materials are really finicky, so if you mess up on one part of the data-taking then you can mess up your whole project,” Burke said.

According to Baskett and students, in its first year being attempted, this project has been a success. Now in their fifth week, students are starting to get the hang of this project.

Perry Township going green

by Marie PrevostReporter

When walking into school, Southport students may notice a brighter atmosphere. Throughout the school new lamps are being installed in a push to make the township a more green environment. Performance Services, an outside company hired by Perry Township, was selected to install the new lamps.

“The same fixture stays in the ceilings (but we’re) changing the lamps out with a new type. The old type (of lamp) is called T-12, and it’s just old technology.” Jason Christensen, the project manager from Performance Ser-vices, said.

New lamps have been placed to make classrooms brighter and to conserve more energy throughout the township. Three lamps multiplied by 5000 light fixtures al-low the township to save a lot of energy, just in Southport alone.

“They don’t have as high of lighting output and they take more power to light. The newer technology is called T-8 and they have a brighter output. They’re about 15% brighter.” Christensen said.

The money used to push the township in a green direc-tion stems directly from the 50 million dollars Perry Town-ship received from the referendum. The money, which was divided up into 3 main parts, comes from the section dedicated to updating safety, security, and other miscella-neous things around the township.

Other steps the township is taking to make the schools a greener environment is to switch out the 55 year-old boilers in the schools. Using referendum money, the township has already constructed 14 boilers in different schools across the township with plans to build 6 more by the end of the summer.

Most elementary schools are getting two boilers, while Southport Middle School is getting four. Southport High School is a recipient of one of the 20 boilers. These new boilers have a higher efficiency, and use less natural gas to operate. For Southport, the new boiler would come on to help maintain a decent temperature in the school when the two much larger boilers aren’t needed.

The future for the energy department has room to change. With ideas expanding as far as wind or solar en-ergy, these new boilers and lights are just one step on the path of a green life for Perry Township.

Information from www.cnn.com

An electrician from Ermco changes the lamps and replaces them with new lamps. The lamps are smaller and more energy efficient. Photo by Jesse Roller.

(Left)Senior Gavin Krueger measures the acidity in his aquatic layer. In order to sustain life in this layer, Krueger has to test the water for nitrates, ammonia, dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature, dissolved solids and turbidity. (Above) Senior Marisa Ciesielski secures the net on her terres-trial layer with tape. Ciesielski’s terrestrial layer consists of soil, a land animal and a land plant Photos by Jesse Roller.

Name me an-other project where you get to bring in a fish and take care of it over the course of eight weeks. -Sophomore Alex Myers

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February 10, 20122 Foreign Language

by Biak Chin ParThawngthanhtu

America ah hin high school siangngakchia tam deuh cu sianghleirun (college) peh khawh lo in an um. A ruang bik cu college kai nak man a fah tuk caah a si. High school an dih in mi tam deuh cu tem-porary rian hrawng an tuan i ni tin an nunnak ah hna ngam te in an um kho lo. A cheu tu cu rian an tuan pah in college an kai na in tam deuh cu an kai dih hlan ah sianginn an chuah tak. A ruang cu rian tuan pah in ca cawn an celh lo caah a si.

College kai nak man hi fak manh seh law sianginn kai a duh tak tak mi caah cun a cozah bawmh nak tam pi a um, a biana bia ah scholarship ti ban tuk le adang dang pawl. FAFSA zong hi cozah bawmh nak ah aa tel mi pakhat a si ve. FAFSA cu cozah nih siangngakchia caah bawmh nak pakhat an tuah mi a si i siangngakchia pakhat a innchungkhar nih tangka zeizat dah an bawmh khawh lai a sian-ginn kai nak ding caah tiah cozah nih an zoh mi a si. Mah an zoh mi a phi chuak zoh in siangngakchia cu cozah nih tangka an pek hna lawng si lo in college tam pi nih mah a phi chuak hin siangngakchia cu an sianginn ah rian tuan (work study) nak nawl an

pek hna. Cun bank pawl zong nih mah a phi chuak zoh in hin siangngakchia cu tangka an coih hna.

Siangngakchia kip nih sawk khawh a si mah FAFSA hi. A sawk kho mi dir hmun si ding ah cun a tang lei pawl hi siangngakchia nih an tlinh a hau:

•High School a si lo le GED a dih cang mi•Citizen a si cang mi le a si lai ding mi•Social Security a ngei mi•Ralkap lut nak ca(Selective Service) form sawk

ding a herh ah cun(pa pawl caah)•Tangka ngah lai ding mi sianginn kai nak lawng

ah hman dingMrs. Julie Fierce nih a chim ning ah cun Beech

Grove high school nih February 12 ni ah College Goal Sunday an tuah lai. Mah ni ah khin siangngak-chia pawl FAFSA sawk an bawmh hna lai. Zanlei nazi pahnih in thawk a si lai. Siangngakchia nih put a herh mi cu 2011 i nu le pa tax return form le W-2 form. Asi na in amah siangngakchia rian a tuan mi a si ah cun a mah tax return form le W-2 form put a herh chih lai.

“Siangngakchia nih an mah te in PIN i tuah hna seh law mah ni ah cun i put te hna seh,” tiah Fierce nih a ti.

Fierce nih a chim rih mi cu siangngakchia tam pi

hi FAFSA an sawk tik ah a hman lo mi website ah an lut sual leng mang i an information an pek sual tawn hna a ti.

“FAFSA caah PIN an tuah tik ah www.fafsa.edu.gov ah hin kal ding a si. A hman lo mi website www.fafsa.com ah kal lo ding,” tiah Fierce nih a ti.

Fierce nih a ti rih mi cu mah zarhpi ni caah khin Lai mi sianginn ngakchia caah Kjack William ka chimh cang i mah ka hmun ah interpreter an um kho men a ti.

A tu ah, Chin Student Union of North America (CSUNA) sianghleirun siangngakchia bu zong nih ninga ni chiar te FAFSA sawk an bawh hna Lai sian-gngakchia bawmh a herh mi pawl. Zanlei nazi pa ruk in pa riat tiang Chin Center ah an bawmh hna.

Put a herh mi pawl;•A sawktu Social Security number•Nu le pa Social Security number•A sawktu Alien Registration Number (A#)•Nu le pa tax return file (Note: 2011 tax return

an tuah rih lo ahcun 2010 tax return file ken ding)

•Laptop a ngeimi poh nih laptop iken chih ding•Nu le pa itthit um kum le an chuah ni thla (dd/

mm/yy)“Hi bawmh nak hi ninga ni, January 27 khan kan

thawk cang,” tiah Sophia Par, CSUNA president nih a ti. “February thla a dih hlan tiang ni nga ni chair te bawmh nak a um peng lai,” tiah a beh chap.

Mrs. Peddie zong nih siangngakchia FAFSA sawk a duh mi poah cu ka si khawh tawk in ka bawmh ve hna lai tiah a ti. Ka EL siangngakchia dih lak hi college man caah thin phang lo te in college kai hna seh ti hi ka saduhthah ngan bik a si tiah a ti.

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by Rachel PattersonReporter

Last year, Indiana’s schools tried to pass referendums and had to make changes. There was an option for Southport and Perry Meridian to combine. It’s been around 40 years since Southport and Perry Meridian students went to school together in the same building. There was a day when Southport was the only high school in Perry Township and was one of the larg-est high schools in the state.

The school broke off into two separate buildings due to Southport being over crowded. In the late 60’s to early 70’s, the school board came to a conclusion that they needed to build another school. If Perry Township wouldn’t have built Perry Meridian, there would be approximately 4,348 students moving through South-port’s hallways today.

Mrs. Terry Mahin, a recently retired teacher that taught at Southport before the split, noticed how great the number of kids were in just one school.

“We were so big in 1971,” Mahin said. “My first year teaching, there were 4,200 kids.”

The plans to build Perry Meridian con-cluded in 1972. Perry Meridian officially opened for its first school year in the fall of 1973. The school was built and ready, but it needed teachers. Teachers from Southport knew some of them would be transferred to become a teacher at Perry Meridian, but they didn’t get to decide where they went to teach. In fact, they had no say in where they went. One day the teachers went to their mailboxes and there was a list of who got to stay and who had to go to the new school.

Mr. Steve Montgomery, a past student and a current teacher at Southport, started his teaching at Perry Meridian High School.

“My goal was to always come back here and teach,” Montgomery said.

Southport’s (then) vice principal, Mr. James Head, left Southport to be Perry Me-ridian’s first principal. But going to Perry Meridian wasn’t necessarily the bad choice. Though teachers were close, the ones that went to Perry Meridian were able to teach in a new school, with new classrooms and

new supplies. Some teachers were even excited for the new start. They were able to help pick the mascot and the school colors for Perry Meridian with the students.

Mr. Glenn Chew, a past student at South-port, student teacher at Perry and current teacher at Southport, describes where Perry Meridian was to be built.

“There was nothing but corn field as far as the eye could see.” Chew said.

Up until Perry Meridian was built, sophomores, juniors and seniors all went to school in present day Southport High School and the freshmen went to school at the Perry Township Education Center (PTEC) building. At that time, there were about 6,000 students going to Southport.

While Perry Meridian was being built, there were plans for another high school to be built, called East Wind. This high school was going to be where Mary Bryan Elementary School is currently today. The other high school was planned because the school board thought that the area was growing fast enough they would need it. The plans fell through though because after building one high school there weren’t enough funds to build another high school.

Students decided whether they would go to Southport or Perry Meridian by the township boundaries. Students that lived from U.S. 31 to Southport Road, to Madi-son and Madison South to Stop 11 went to Southport.

After the split Southport girls’ sports teams started being a big deal. Girls had sports teams at Southport in the 70’s, but they weren’t big. Before the split there weren’t any tournaments for girls’ sports teams. After the split in the late 70’s is when they started recognizing girls’ sports.

Perry Meridian’s first school years however did not have any seniors. All the seniors stayed together at Southport due to the fact that they all wanted to gradu-ate together and that it would be pointless for them to go to a new school for one year.

Before Perry Meridian was built, South-port’s rival was Manuel High School. They were the closest high school to Southport at the time. But when Perry Meridian was built they became Southport’s new rivals because Perry Meridian was then the closest and they were actually in Perry Township.

Mr. Steve Bowles, recently retired teacher at Southport that taught during the split tells about rivalry between Perry Meridian and Southport.

“It was a natural rivalry between the two schools. Half the teachers went over there,” Bowles said. “During a game you’re going against a coach and friend. You want to win.”

The Perry Meridian and Southport rivalry still carries on today. The schools still play against their fellow teachers and friends. Perry Meridian and Southport have been natural rivals from the start.

by Donna Knight Reporter

Southport High School and Perry Merid-ian High School are enemies or rivals. When put into competition against each other both schools show the school spirit inside of them and root for their school.

Although in the same township, Southport High School and Perry Meridian High School are different. They offer different clubs, activities and sports. The experience at both schools is slightly different compared to the other. One way to figure out these differences is to get inside the minds of students at both schools and see what the students’ opinions are of their school.

School spirit is an important aspect to both schools. Southport and Perry Meridian have leaders to help raise school spirit, the Booster Club and the Blue Crew. The Booster Club here at Southport is made up this year of three elected seniors. Southport sopho-more Bryanna Munsey believes the Booster Club does a lot for the school to raise school spirit.

“They are at every game, advertise for ev-erything and they do so much for the school. It’s like they are involved in every little part of everything,” Munsey said.

The Blue Crew at Perry Meridian differs from Southport’s Booster Club. The Blue Crew is led by elected seniors, but everyone throughout the school can join and help with spirit weeks, pep rallies and sports events. Perry Meridian sophomore Courtney Harvey notices that people throughout the school are very involved with the Blue Crew. Harvey sees them at every game and knows they do a lot for the school.

Both schools participate in spirit weeks and attend sporting events to cheer each other on. Perry Meridian sophomore Jacob

Ribar believes that school and team spirit is something that Perry Merid-ian is not lacking. According to Ribar, the students at Perry Meridian are always cheering each other along during games and practices.

According to both Southport and Perry Meridian students, the stu-dent government does not have a big role in the school. Many students do not even know the leaders of their class. Southport Junior Class Vice President Harshil Patel be-lieves the government does play a big role, but most things they do aren’t very public.

“The student government is basically involved in homecoming, snowcoming, it’s more internal. We represent our class,” Patel said.

Extracurricular activities are a very important part of both Southport and Perry Meridian. Perry Meridian sophomore Mag-gie Wilson knows extracurricular activities are a very big aspect of her school. Wilson says that each student is encouraged to get involved in at least one thing.

Music, art and theater are also big forces in the both schools’ make up. Perry Merid-ian has several art classes and even an art club that recently painted a new mural in the school. They also have several music and opportunities, and students are really in-

volved in their theater.Theater productions at Southport have a

lot of student involvement. There are many productions that allow for students to be a part of something. Many students, if not in the production, will come and watch the show to support their friends.

Both schools have an immense spirit for athletics. While Harvey believes athletics aren’t any more important to the school than academics, Ribar believes differently.

“Athletics are everything. Academics are often left in the dark,” Ribar said.

Despite his opinion, to participate in a sport at either school one has to maintain good grades in all of their classes and will be suspended from their games if their grades drop.

Students at both schools have varying relationships with their teachers. Southport freshman Sarah Fowerbaugh believes the

relationship varies on the given teacher and student. According to Fowerbaugh some stu-dents have personal relationships with their teachers while other students have more pro-fessional relationships with their teachers.

“Depends on what type of students you’re looking at. If you’re looking at the kids that don’t care, then it’s more professional. But if you’re looking at the people who want to do well with their life, then it’s more like a friendly guidance,” Fowerbaugh said.

Students at Perry Meridian believe teach-ers are friendly, nice and always available and willing to give extra time. Wilson says that students feel they can ask their teachers anything.

One thing students from both schools al-ways look forward to are the school newspa-pers. According to Munsey the newspaper at Southport, the Journal, is always seen being read in the hallways.

“Every time they have the newspaper out, our classroom is gone by the time they put the papers on the desk. People are always

reading them during class,” Munsey said.

Perry Meridian’s school newspa-per, the Focus is a huge deal for their school. Students anxiously wait for the Focus to come out every other Friday.

“We have a day named just for it. Focus Friday. Everybody reads it. High-light to every Friday,” Harvey said.

Although Perry Meridian High School and Southport High School are rivals, both schools pride themselves with the school spirit that makes up their school.

February 10, 2012 3Features

by Emma HoskinsReporter

“I’m a perfect fit here. I’m glad I’m here.”These are the words of Ms. Barbara Brou-

wer, Southport’s principal. She has been here at Southport for six years now, but it’s not well known how close she came to being Perry Me-ridian’s principal instead.

When she interviewed for the principal’s job, positions were open for both schools. It was possible to apply for one or both jobs and she chose only Perry Meridian initially. However, after she got her application back she eventually went and applied for both jobs. Brouwer was chosen for Southport and has been working here since.

“It was a unique experience because you’re applying for two positions and not sure which one you’re going to be best suited for,” said Brouwer.

When asked about her feelings on South-port, Brouwer only had positive things to say. She believes the staff, including teachers, support staff, cooks and cus-todians are all very caring and student-centered. This is one of the main reasons she said that she feels so at home at Southport.

With a rivalry between Southport and Perry Meridian being a very prominent factor, Brouwer is a voice of peace between the two schools. Even after coming to Southport, Brouwer has main-tained a friendship with Perry Meridian’s princi-pal. The rivalry, existing before Brouwer came to Southport, was and is meant to be a healthy one.

“We obviously very much care for our own schools and want to promote our own schools,” said Brouwer. “But at the same point in time, I’m going to cheer for Perry Meridian every time they’re playing, except when they’re playing Southport. There aren’t that many people on this side of the district that would say that, but (Perry Meridian’s principal) is my friend. They’re our neighboring school, and I hope the township does well.”

Split leads to long-time changes

(Left) Students in Southport’s cheer block sup-port their team during the basketball game against Perry Meridian on Feb 3. (Above) Perry Meridian’s cheer block reacts to a play during the game against Southport on Friday Feb. 3. Photos by Jesse Roller.

Almost a Falcon, Brouwer finds

home at Southport

A 39 year-old rivalry

PrincipalMs. Barbara Brouwer

{studentOPINION} In order to better understand the differences between Southport and Perry Meridian, the Journal administered a survey to both schools. The results were taken from 138 surveys from each school. Results are shown below.

School Pride School Spirit Sports Attendance

{seetheDIFFERENCE}

Founding year

School colors

Mascot

Enrollment

Number of staff

Perry Meridian1973

Blue and silverFalcon

2,234

198

Southport1891

Red and whiteCardinal

2,163

175

Extra-curricular Participation Teacher/Student Relationship Teacher Strictness

None 4 or more

Very proud Not proud

Southport Perry Meridian

Different schools in same township retain similar experiences

Important Not important Never Once a week

Professional Personal Very strict Lax

Daniel Handler, better known as Lemony Snicket, doesn’t just write books for kids. His newest book, “Why We Broke Up,” is a poetic insight into the typical life of a high school girl as she falls in and out of love. Illustrations of souvenirs from their relationship accompany recollections of little moments in it.

Like the title implies, this book tells the story of why a couple broke up. The unlikely courtship of high school kids Min Green and Ed Slaterton is recalled through a letter from Min to Ed as she explains why it ended. The two teens are nothing, if not cliché opposites. She likes old films and drinks coffee, while he plays basketball and drinks beer. From bad dates to awkward moments with friends and all the happy moments in between are told to both the reader and Ed from Min’s point of view, after the events have happened. As Min goes through each item in the box of souvenirs that accompanies the letter she is giving to Ed, an illustration of each item is shown with the story. These range from tickets to a movie to things that cube eggs. .

This book looks like something to keep as a decoration on a coffee table. Art from inside the book is on the front and back covers, under the cover jacket. The pages are glossy pages like in an illustrated book for children.

I liked that this was used instead of plain paper, and having art of each item Min discussed really helped break the story up into separate anecdotes. However, I had a problem with the

illustrations. They were too much like something to be expected in a book for children, not something to go in a book for older teenagers. The art looks good, but I thought it contrasted too much with the story itself. “Why We Broke Up” is about imperfect teenagers who drink and are sexually active. Photographs or much more realistic looking art would have been a much better choice than the bright paintings used in this fairly serious book.

Another problem I have with this book is that there isn’t a lot of building in the overall plot and in the characters. The anecdotes about their relationship don’t make the reader eager to read the next one. It’s easy to see important details without reading on because Min points them out to Ed, taking away any suspense there might have been. Also, the characters are unremarkable and predictable. There is little to no character development. Characters’ feelings and motivations aren’t detailed, and they seem to be just stereotypes of teenagers instead

of actual people. Nothing that the characters did really surprised me.

The best part of this book was the writing. Handler expressed a teenage girl’s emotions amazingly in the way he conveyed Min’s thoughts. I found it really easy to identify with what she felt, and I could compare my

own experience with hers. She sometimes had rambling thoughts, like most teenagers do. She didn’t sound overly sophisticated or too knowledgeable. She sounded like a teenager with both real thoughts and real conversations. The anecdotes read like well-written poetry, which is the main reason I felt the urge to keep reading.

“Why We Broke Up” is a pretty good book about a cliché topic. It’s doesn’t stand out as a particularly amazing book, but I didn’t regret reading it all. I just think it was not worth paying $20 for it. I wish I would have gotten it from the library instead, or that I at least had a coffee table to display it on.

If the name Lana Del Ray isn’t familiar then it may be soon. The doe eyed singer has sky rocketed into indie fame after the release of her single “Video Games” and even earned her the British award of “Next Big Thing.”

The CD begins with the title track “Born To Die,” a song that acts like the rabbit hole in Alice in Wonderland lead-ing you down into the world of Del Ray with her haunting vocals and a sound that can only be described as mysteri-ous. Del Ray mixes her throaty and deep vocals with string instrumentation and simple beats to introduce the listener to her world.

The song tells the story of love that is passionate and true, but has to end because “sometimes love is not enough and the road gets tough I don’t know why.” Telling the story of a love that was “Born to Die.”

In fact all of Del Ray’s music could fall into the musical genre of mystery. It’s as if when you listen to the album that the hypnotic beats and echo effect that is on nearly all of the tracks that you could be transported to some other place in time.

That being said, while all of the songs are similar all of them have distinctive differences. Del Ray wants the entire album to blend together and be one experience, the lis-tener can feel when there was a change in the mood. Del Ray’s voice itself is the ultimate instrument on the album. It changes in mood and tone adding something new to every track.

My favorites on the album have to be the title track, “Born to Die,” the already hit single, “Video Games,” the spicy “Lolita” and “This is What Makes Us Girls” that is filled with the sad story of the singer’s own past.

Del Ray has her own sort of music in its own genre. One that I believe is here to stay.

February 10, 20124 Reviews

by Stefanie MaierReporter

Gamers know what to expect from the fighting game genre. “Soul Calibur V” shatters expectations. This install-ment offers major improvement from its predecessors like a longer story and an impressive character creation system.

The story of “Soul Calibur V” is what caught me off guard. It wasn’t the narrative but the length of the story. Fighting games are not known for engaging stories, with most only close to an hour. I was surprised when I noticed it took four hours to complete the games story mode.

In story mode players follow Patroklos as he quests to find his sister Pyrrha. Along the way Patroklos battles the malfested which are people with demonic powers. When Patroklos finds Pyrrha he is appalled to discover that she has become malfested.

The game play is fun, fluid and can get pretty challeng-ing. “Soul Calibur V” offers a variety of modes along with the classics. One new mode named Legendary Souls, pits players against increasingly difficult opponents. Players are given an array of characters to control and each with a unique fighting style. The variety of fighters grants players plenty to experiment with.

Through my experience I found my self on edge of excite-ment. The challenge this game offers is balanced but it is not hard enough to discourage the player. Every time I was knocked out I was more determined to try again.

Players can also challenge there friends over Xbox live or PSN. Online play is every bit as fluid as the offline modes.

Over all “Soul Calibur V” is a great game with a high replay value. With the variety of modes, characters and customization options it can easily entertain for hours. For gamers looking for a challenging experience or a fighting game veteran looking to sharpen their skills, “Soul Calibur V” is worth a look.

by Casey SmithReporter

by Cara Hinh Entertainment Editor

by Gabe Allen Reporter

‘Born to Die’ Lana Del Ray’s

‘One for the Money ’ Julie Ann Robinson’s Namaco’s

Jobs can be hard to come by, and it’s easy to run out of money. However, when in a situation like this, it’s highly unlikely that one would become keen on chasing convicts, as a bounty hunter.

Katherine Heigl stars in the new movie “One for the Money” as a woman who in desperation for money and employment, turns to the help of her cousin Vinnie for a job as a bail enforcement agent. Things begin to get inter-esting though when she ends up going after a former cop, who also happens to be the same person who dumped her in high school. Heigl goes on a quest to not only to catch her bail-jumper, but to also go on an adventure that will change her life.

The movie plot wasn’t exactly the best I have ever seen. It seemed a little rocky at points, and much of the movie seemed like failing attempts at humorous content. In my opinion, if a movie is going out as a comedy-drama, it should have a balanced amount of both. This movie just didn’t seem to have that.

As much as I love Katherine Heigl, I just don’t think this was a great movie for her. Although she played the main character, and didn’t too bad, it just didn’t seem like a re-ally solid role for her. She has great acting abilities and this just wasn’t a great example of what she is capable of.

Although the movie had its downsides, it was still enjoy-able to watch. It was indeed a comedy, with some parts actually being legitimately humorous. I also enjoyed the fact that the movie was still able to hold my attention while at a very convenient time length.

Overall, this movie was okay. It isn’t the funniest movie I’ve ever seen, but it for sure wasn’t the worst. Had the plot been a little stronger and to the point, I might have en-joyed the movie a bit more than I did.

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by Clara Leslie

{nowPLAYING}Writer Lemony Snickett unveiled makes readers wish he would’ve stayed hidden

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Feb.10

THE VOWStarring: Rachel Mc-Adams & Channing Tatum 14 TENNIS

Young & Old

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Feb. 14WRECKED: REVENGE REVISTED

For: PS3 & Xbox 360

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GHOST RIDER 2Starring Nicholas Cage

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By: Lauren DeStefano

February 10, 2012 5Entertainment

Taste of the Southside...

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The Journal’s entertainment staff went on a mission to compare some of their favorite foods on the Southside of Indianapolis. These are their findings.

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“Long’s Bakery is a local favorite. Though it is in a great location, it’s not all we’ve got. Their doughnuts are great, and the shop is filled with pastries of all sorts, but this time they’ve been glazed out.”Casey Smith, Reporter

The Big Donut

THE WINNER!

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Tony Sacco’s Enzo’s Pizza

China Garden Egg Roll King

Hooters

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“The Big Donut is a hidden jewel of the Southside. The employee courtesy, wide variety and all day freshness make their doughnuts, including the pizza-sized mon-ster doughnut, top of the line.” Casey Smith, Reporter

“It’s possible to get a whole lot of pizza at Enzo’s for only $5. This is a student’s place to get a big bite of pizza for a low bite of cash. This is a place to get authen-tic Italian food to fill you up.” Stefanie Maier, Reporter

“B-dubs boneless hot wings were defi-nitely HOT. So if you like spicy food, these are for you but not me. The spicy taste lingers, so be warned.” Gabe Allen, Reporter

“Located in the outside wing of the Greenwood (Park) Mall, Tony’s is the perfect date location. The pizza is fancy with lots of specialty pizza. The tomato sauce is fresh, and there are many cheeses. This place would be good to make an impression.” Stefanie Maier, Reporter

“While the restaurant may be given the title of king, these egg rolls are definitely not kings. Some egg rolls were too fried. In fact, I would dub them a fried hot mess.” Cara Hinh, Entertainment Editor

“China Garden, while more expensive than Egg Roll King, shows that you get what you pay for. The egg rolls here were loaded with filling and weren’t just fried things.“Cara Hinh, Entertainment Editor

“Hooters Hot Wings were not too spicy and the wings tasted good. They were moist and crisp. If it was about being the hotter wing, these would have lost, but when it comes to taste, these win.” Gabe Allen, Reporter

Buffalo Wild Wings

“New isn’t always better. This is the case with Jack in the Box. While the new building has a modern look and friendly service, the whole process takes entirely too long for a sub-par burger.” Cara Hinh, Entertainment Editor

“Five Guys’ burgers are the BEST. There wasn’t even a competition. The burgers were completely customizable, and the staff was extra friendly, and the wait didn’t take up half of my day.” Cara Hinh, Entertainment Editor

THE WINNER!

With the Academy Awards around the corner, who do YOU think will win the Oscars? Turn in your prediction to room 400. Make the most accurate guess, and you will get to appear in the paper with your prediction.

Best Actor: Demian Bichir in: A Better Life George Clooney in: The Descendants Jean Dujardin in: The Artist Gary Oldman in: Tinker Tailor Solider Spy Brad Pitt in: Moneyball

Glenn Close in: Albert NobbsViola Davis in:The HelpRooney Mara in: Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Meryl Streep in: The Iron LadyMichelle Williams in: My Week With Marilyn

Best Actress: Best Picture: Hugo The Artist

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6 Student Life 7February 10, 2012

by Allison GaffneyReporter

It all started around four years ago after a middle school softball game when seniors Westin Faulkner and Robyn Gar-mon had their first date together.

The date may have just been Garmon’s mother taking Faulkner home after her softball game, but the couple has been together ever since.

However, some things are different about Garmon and Faulkner’s relationship from the majority of other relation-ships around Southport. They share no public displays of af-fection, nothing what they consider to be cliché relationship type things and absolutely no social networking involvement.

While couples share public kisses in the hallway, Garmon and Faulkner rarely even stop to talk to each other between classes. To them, public displays of affection are not neces-sary and often harm the relationship instead of benefit it.

“We don’t get ourselves out there,” Faulkner said. “We don’t attract all kinds of attention to each other.”

As for what they consider to be cliché relationship type things, the couple tends to avoid them all together. To them, going to the movies and making dinner together are the per-fect dates. Faulkner explained that one of the most romantic things that he has ever done for Garmon was make her pasta, her favorite meal, for dinner one night.

They explained that they do not do stereotypical romantic things all the time for each other. By doing this, when one of them does something special for the other, like Faulkner making pasta, it is much more meaningful than if they did things like that all the time.

The couple also firmly believes in not getting involved over social networking websites. It was just recently when they finally decided to declare that they were in a relationship over Facebook after over three years of being together had already passed.

Both Garmon and Faulkner felt that social networking sites act as a catalyst to jealousy and argument, so they just decided not to get involved with them at all. By doing this, the couple feels like they have avoided many unnecessary arguments.

These things are what Garmon and Faulkner truly feel make their relationship work so well as compared to other high school relationships. By avoiding these things, the couple has managed to stay together through close to four years, which can be seen as a lifetime in high school. However, there is much more to their relationship that makes them compatible.

Faulkner explained that he was first attracted to Garmon because she was “pretty and normal” and let him be himself. Being so close and so com-fortable around each other is another key component to their relationship.

“He’s my best friend,” Garmon said.They explained that they are complete opposites of each

other, but they feel like that is what makes their relationship so enjoyable and unique.

“We enjoyed not having all of the same qualities, and I guess we tended to like that about each other,” Faulkner said.

When in an argument, the couple’s one problem solving technique is that Garmon always wins. Garmon explained that while arguing, her facts are typically the ones that make the most sense between the two. Therefore, she clearly wins.

However, the couple explained that they do not argue a lot. If they do, it is never over serious things such as jealousy issues.

Faulkner and Garmon explained that after high school, they are going to try to stay together. The couple said that they’re going to use Skype, texting and also try to see each other as much as possible depending on how far apart they are going to be. If their first college choice plans come through, the couple will be miles apart.

While Garmon is a little bit apprehensive about the dis-tance that will be between them after high school, Faulkner is confident that things will work out and they can continue their relationship in the long run.

Garmon and Faulkner both feel like their relationship is weird compared to other high schoolers’, but to them what they do works for them and makes them happy.

“We like the different things we do,” Faulkner said.Close to four years ago after her softball game, Garmon

and Faulkner were able to find not only their best friend but someone they truly love.

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by Ashlyn BridgewaterReporter

(In order to remain anonymous, student names have been changed)He was in love with her. He was

sure of it. As a sophomore, John Smith believed

that his girlfriend was “the one.” Now a junior, he is still dealing with the effects of not

only her infidelity but also the effects of his own cheating.Smith and his girlfriend were together for 14

consecutive months, but six months into the relation-ship things began to severely shift. From being together

every day and feeling as if the relationship was perfect, things turned into rough affairs.

“I thought our relationship was perfect and couldn’t be any better. I never connected with someone like her before,” Smith said.

Smith claims that he found out that his then girlfriend had cheated on him. In what he feels was a subconscious retaliation, Smith found himself going through with similar actions.

Feeling “torn and destroyed,” Smith eventually started to pursue another girl for what he says to be a span of only two days.

“I always held something back from that. I was hurt still. This other girl wanted to talk. ... I was kind of living in the moment. We started flirting for a few days,” Smith said.

Smith was fully aware that he had crossed the line of what he considered cheating and not cheating. In his opin-ion, there is a clear line between the natural flirting that everyone partakes in and obvious cheating.

“When one person is not getting their needs met, that person may find comfort somewhere else from someone who will give them the attention they need,” relationship coach Mr. Brandon Jackson wrote in an e-mail to the Jour-nal.

One of the reasons that often shows up on the lists of why people cheat is the revenge factor. Whether conscious-ly or subconsciously, those who have been cheated on can

be more prone to turn around and do the same back to their significant other.

During the two day span of Smith’s “living in the mo-ment” actions, he started exuberating one of the telltale signs of infidelity – acting distant to his girlfriend. He im-mediately started to feel guilty but he continued on with his endeavors for a little while longer.

“I wasn’t talking to her that much. I was hooked on this one girl, kind of texting her all the time. It was bad,” Smith said.

Being presented with the opportunity to cheat is often another reason why people are led to infidelity. For Smith though this was not necessarily the case. Smith says that he had been in multiple situations that allowed for him to cheat, but with his girlfriend in mind, he chose not to. Smith was even glad that his girlfriend eventually found out about the two-day talking – he knew it was wrong and this caused him to stop what he was doing.

Not only was Smith feeling guilty from his two-day mishap, but he eventually found out this his girlfriend had cheated several more times. He believes that his betrayal to her was what provoked her to cheat again.

After the first time the cheating was brought to Smith’s at-tention, he was fully aware that his feelings for his girlfriend had changed. He still cared for her, but he remained in a constant fear that she would hurt him once again.

“When you think about the damaging effects of cheating, it can hurt people emotionally, socially, and in some situa-tions people have lost their lives,” Jackson wrote. “The thing that people have to keep in mind is that when something is built on a lie, it’s only a matter of time before the lie is exposed.”

Smith tried to maintain a relationship with the girl, but things eventually came to an end. Feeling the harsh effects of not only her cheating but also his own, Smith has avoided becoming involved with another girl since the breakup.

Some may say “once a cheater always a cheater”, but this may not be the case for Smith. Claiming to have learned his lesson, Smith does not want to subject future girlfriends to the hurt he endured and also shortly inflicted on his then girlfriend.

“The temptation of cheating will come and go different points in your life but the key to winning is not giving into the temptation,” Jackson wrote.

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Relationships can be hard, and sometimes they don’t work out. Take this quiz by the Journal to see if your relationship just isn’t working out.

1. Why are you dating?A.) We like each other and we know that.

B.) It’s just really convenient.C.) They never left me alone so I just said yes.

2. When was your last date?

A.) We try to have alone time every two weeks.

B.) We haven’t been on a real date...C.) We’re never apart, it’s just a continual date.

3. Do they spend time with you?

A.) Of course, but we do live separate lives.B.) They ignore me when we’re together.C.) What friends? We only need each other, right?

4. How often do you fight?

A.) We clash but we can work it out.B.) Everyday. But I am al-ways right.C.) WE NEVER FIGHT. EVER... IT’S CREEPY.

Mostly A’sIf you took our quiz and answered mostly A’s, then we think your relationship is perfect. You like each other and understand that even though you are in a relationship, that you are different people. You accept each other, and their friends.

Mostly B’sWell if you answered mostly B’s, then it looks like your relationship might be a sinking ship. It seems like that you both aren’t on the same page and need to get there quick so you can work things out. However if your rela-tionship is too far gone, it might be time to jump ship.

Mostly C’sIf you answered mostly C’s, then you might be dating a stalker. In a healthy relationship people aren’t one conjoined being, they are still them-selves. So maybe you should take some time off from each other, but that’s just a suggestion.

“Bambi.”- Junior Josue Reyes

What’s the best movie to watch after a break up?

What’s the worst reason to break up?

“Over a game of Call of Duty.”- Freshman Brad Davis

What’s the worst way to break up?

“Changed Facebook status.”-Junior Emily Nichols

What’s the worst weather for a date?

“Rainy.”-Sophomore Nick Jennings

“How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.”- Sophomore Daelencia Roberson

What’s the best romantic movie to watch?

What’s the best reason to stay together?

“To have someone to talk to and be real with.”- Junior Montez Lomax

What’s the best way to ask someone out?

“Ask them politely to a movie.”-Freshman Zung Par

What’s the best weather for a date?

“A clear night, with all the stars in the sky.”-Senior Paul Summers

{colorsoftheROSES}It’s nice when your sweetheart gives you flowers, but ever wonder what they’re really saying? Find out what your roses really mean. Info from teleflora.com

RED The person giving you these roses seems to be madly in love with you.

MeaningColor

ORANGEIf your darling hands you a bouquet of these, they desire you and are enthusi-astic about you.

YELLOW Oh the yellow rose, the epitome of undying devotion to your friendship.

BLUE If you found these in your locker, the giver knows that you’re just...out of their league

LILAC If your sweetie hands you these, they’re telling you that they love you as much as the first time they saw you.

PINK If you get these, accept gracefully, just like they think of you.

WHITE If you get these, that means they like you the way your dad thinks of you: pure and innocent.

BLACK These mean you’re dead (or they wish you were).

{whatitreallyMEANS}Breaking up can be hard for some, but for others it’s all too easy. However now you can know what they really mean by what they say. Info from nwso.net.

What they say What they mean

BOYS“I’ll call you later.” Translation:

I’ll call you if I remember.

“I’ve just been really busy.”

Translation:I’m just not that in to you.

“What are you talking about?”

Translation:I’m lying, because I don’t want to answer you.

GIRLS“I’m fine.”

Translation:I’m not fine, I am both-ered.

“It’s nothing.”Translation:You should be worried, it’s something.

“GO AHEAD!” Translation:Don’t do it.

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To baby Saul, Future national extemp champion, whether you choose IX or DX, we sup-port you either way. We thank you for being kind to mama Berghoff and not giving her a hormonal breakdown... yet. You’re still our favorite parasite. Love, the Extemp Squad

Johnny Corndawg be mine :)

To: Casey, David, and CharlieI love you guys... in a cool bro kind of way. Booster club 2013! Yeah Buddy!!! -Gabe

Daniel Jackson, Why. Are. You. So. Hot.Love forever and always, your secret admirer.

Scratches & Floor Burns love their Bruise (; & you too monkey.like my ball player ;)

Dear BoB, I love you very much! We have been together since 6th grade and we still have a healthy relationship. I love you so much, don’t ever leave me. Love Lijah

Happy V-DayI love you from the bottom of my heartSui Din Thanga

Sa Rang Hye Yo Suitin cer Xox Lee Min HoHappy V-Day abaah

I love you “kcl”

Chelsea BlakeHappy Valentine’s Day! :)I love you, <3 -Savannah Grayson

Klayton ByrdI love you little brother. Keep up the good work -God Bless HAPPY V-DAY!

Happy Valentines day bae! (: I love you X: Savannah GraysonFrom: Chelsea Blake

Ngan Sui...Na sianginn kai tlam tling ko lo maw?

Hi to Miss. MalinskiYour secret admire

Tyler Brandt- Let me fart in your direc-tion (: Yamel Tamayo

Kan tleihchan (Tta Bik)

To AnceletYour running through my heart like a T-Rex. With love, Mysterious person

To Cedrick ParkerYou are the bestfriend I never had and mostly you mean the world to me. I love you!! Happy ValentineLove Nyiika Fatonua

Hey Megan you’re the most beautiful girl in the world and I don’t ever regret the day I made you mine I love you p.s. I dig your swag ;) -Louis Gregory

To: Sally “Sassy” EnglandBe mine?From: Daring David

I love you Carry! You’re the bestLove, Dalton

Tay, it has almost been 4 years and I still love you with all my heart. We still have our butterfly. 2.26.08 till forever -Tyler Wampler

Mr. Blue Sky,You’re valiant, you’re noble, my elf prince you must be. ^_^Less-than-three, your someone.

Kdubs & jorDANHey. You both are super cute and you two are my valentinews because we don’t need boys ;) LOVE you!! <3Erin

You are sweeter than Rice Krispy Treats! -Ben Foxworthy

To Solomon I like your smile.

To the girl who deserves it the most, Happy Valentine’s day. -Josh Workman

To: Kellon Thomas#1 on the court #1 in my heart!Jada Lee Bell

Woo! A volcano must’ve erupted in candyland cause I just caught me a red hot! Lol I love you, Joey.Ashlyn

Hnem HnemKa caah na Sungbik ko, Kan duhtuk I kandawt tuk

Becca Tapp be my valentine -R.K.

Dakota Carson- It’s about time!! We started as friends three years ago and look at us now :) I love you Dakota. That will never change.

To: Navo EmmanuelThe cuttiest girl, the smart one who is my sister/cousin… you mean every-thing to me so don’t forget that.Love yah!! Nyiika Fatonua

Louis, Happy first valentines day to-gether. I love you so much. You’re the best boyfriend ever. You make me so happy. Forever and ever babe.Love, Megan

To my Sissyduck,I love you so very much! Thank you for be-ing my best friend for all of these years <3

Para Elena Tecuapetla: Te amo con todo mi Corazon :) -Jose Vazquez

To: Angela ByrdMy passion for you burns with the white hot intensity off a Thousand Suns!!!(Not the real) Andrew Fowerbaugh

Alexis Kelsey- Happy birthday gor-geous! I love you bestfriend!

Dear Aa Thawng ... na dawtnak ka philh kho lo , na zun in ka uai. Na dawtbik mi na far Cung Thanwg... Na Valentine si ka duh... :)

Happy Valentine’s Day Clara Leslie, love your secret admirer ;)

Shoutout to my whole lunch table. Kenneth Hawkins, Ashley delp, chelsie lucid, ian, kalin lomax, chris daulton.. and my bestfriend navo Emmanuel -Molly Bridges

Nicholas Whitmore, my love for you burns greater than the flames of a thousand suns. Why won’t you love me back?!?

Johnny Slinger,You make me really happy. Happy Valentine’s Day and you are the best boyfriend. : )

Dear Aa Thawng ... na dawtnak ka philh kho lo , na zun in ka uai. Na dawtbik mi na far Cung Thanwg... Na Valentine si ka duh... :)

Adam George, you are my everything, I love you babe with everything I have. You mean so much to me. I love you.

Dear Joseph Morris, Will you be my Valentine?-CM

Cara, you’re the best. Like really I appreciate your wit and humor. They brighten my day. -Ryan Raftery

Nichole Kessinger- I love you best-friend :) Happy Valentines Day

Ingris Seiva, Happy Valentines DayLove Rtario

love you AML <3. 06.05.11-eternity-Honeybee

I love you Charlie Wise and always will :) -anonymous

Atu zongah kan dawt, hmailei caan zong ah kan dawt lai, A zungzal tian-gin...(Pate) S.C.L

to Henry Thang, hmui dawh pa te.a thup ten kan ham cia mu.I LOVE U

To Shelby AdamsWill you be my Valentine?-Ashley Meadows

Julie Breeden, you are my hero. You wear that cape so well, madame. Thanks for being awesome. -Calliope

Winnie Cleary is mint!

I sacrificed a dollar for you...What more do you want?!?<3 you Ashlyn -Joey

To Baik Ceu, ka dua kan uarnak sau tuk cang le ka chim ngam lo le he he he I love you`

Makayla Kuhn I love you baby hope you have a good V day love Adam McGee

To PrincessI miss you & I’m sorry. Please be mine. I love you. -Dishsoap

Lydia Lynne Lawrence (Lcubed) happy valentine’s day, baby, I love you more than ever, you are my everything baby! -Ryan Comer

my sunshinewe are meant to BE

SWEETHEARTBe mine xoxoxomy valentine ilyforever in your armsTRUE LOVE

Je t’aime

hugs & kisses4ever together

you make me smile

3 words, 8 letters,1 meaningI love

you

This can’t go onwe aren’t meant to be

HEARTBREAKGet away from me

What happened?you are so annoying

LOST LOVEI’m glad it’s over

forever aloneyou are too clingy

We argue too much

I hateyou

It’s not you, it’s me

What did Ido wrong?

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{valentine’sdayGIFT}?In a relationship? looking for a

challenge acceptedForever alone?

Yes...

What?No

Still want to get a gift?

Just a friendYou should

know your own friend!

Jerk

Better luck next year

Do you have a crush?

Do you...

Give them the gift of

knowing you!

know them?

Lots and lots of candy!

Girl

Who is it for?

Boy

Are they...

Are they...athletic?

artsy?

other?

artsy?

other?Who crew?

YES!!athletic?Life size cut out of

the doctor!

SLINKY!

Dinner + Movie = Classic DateMidnight serenade!

A nice poem and art supplies!

Take her to her favorite game!

No!

Yes...

No!

not know them?

Food. Players need calories.

Seniors Robyn Garmon and Westin Faulkner. Photo by Becca Tapp The Journal wants to know, do you? Photo by Jesse Roller

“Back in my day…” we have all heard this phrase at one time or another during our lifetime, whether it be from a grandparent, teacher or parent. I am also sure that when we heard it, there was the subsequent rolling of eyes or the zoning out as the adult “lectured” about the old days. To most, that phrase is a nuisance, but to me that phrase is a doorway into an amazing story and a window into history that should never be forgotten or pushed off as “unimportant.”

The generations before us went through some monumental times. Think about it. If your grandparents are around the age of 70, they have seen the times of World War II, the uproar and protests of the Civil Rights Movement and the turmoil of the Vietnam War.

These times are more than just a lesson from US History. In US History you only hear about the famous people and the things that seem so distant from your life, but your family lived through that. Even if you didn’t live through it, someone that you know and love did. This was real life to them, and they experienced all of those things first hand. Just as you have a story to tell about the things you have experienced, they do too.

My grandfather, for example, was a soldier in World War II. He was drafted at age 18, and

he was sent to fight in the Pacific Theatre. He remembered a time when he was in the fox hole while they were taking fire from the other side, and from outside of the fox hole he heard one of his fellow soldiers screaming his name. His friend was wounded badly and yelling for help, and he wanted to go to his aid but his superior told him that if he got out of cover, he would shoot him himself. Imagine that. Imagine being told that your own superior would shoot you for aiding a friend who was screaming your name. What would you have done in that situation?

That experience and all of the things that my grandfather went through during that time affected him until the day he died. I’m sure he didn’t think of the war as “just another lesson in US History.” It was a stark reality, and it never left his mind.

The stories from the older generation, especially from your own family, are irreplaceable. Sure, they can be documented in numerous films and recordings, but nothing is better than hearing an actual experience from someone standing right in front of you. These stories won’t always be around either. Whether we like it or not, these people are not getting any younger. Once they die, the stories die along with them.

Take my great grandmother as another example. She was born in 1902 and died in 2005. She lived 103 years, and she experienced some of the biggest changes in history throughout her lifetime. When she was born, there were no highways, no

television, no mass producing of automobiles and no refrigeration. Try to think about what it was like without cell phones, iPods, air conditioning and indoor plumbing. She made it work, and I often wonder if I could have done the same.

I did not know her well, and she died before I realized the importance of having a relationship with her, but even though I do not know much about her, I know that she lived a life full of excitement. My father told me that this woman ran away and eloped in her 80’s. Not only did she do this, but the man that she married was the brother of her dead husband. How is that for a story?

I would have loved to have sat down with her and asked about the emotions that she had during this experience and the things that she did. But since I was young and naïve when the story was told to me, I never cared enough to ask her myself, and I regret that.

So take some time to listen. Put down your iPhone, take out your ear buds and get out a voice recorder. Go to your grandparent’s house, aunt and uncle’s house or even a family friend’s house and ask them about their past. Ask them how they used to go to school, what they did for fun, what they experienced with their friends and life lessons that they learned. Ask them about their life, and I can assure you that you will not be disappointed.

History passed through family irreplaceableFebruary 10, 20128 Opinion

I remember the first time I heard dubstep. One of my friends showed it to me last year, and I remember being so confused. I’d never heard of dubstep before. Now, only a short year later, my iPod is filled with artists such as Skrillex, Rusko, and Bassnectar, and I’ve even started creating my own mixes.

Just like N.W.A’s album, Straight Outta Compton, that launched the rap movement in the mid to late nineties, dubstep’s evolution from London clubs to the American scene has started a massive movement in local youth culture. The rising popularity of the dubstep revolution has begun to define our generation musically.

For those who haven’t yet discovered the joy of dubstep, I should probably explain a few important points. First of all, what is dubstep? A lot of people disagree on exactly what ‘it’ is, but I’ll do my best to explain. Dubstep is a genre of electronic dance music that to a lot of young people is a diverse and innovative branch of music. Second of all, what is all this mess with dubstep vs. house music? The fact is they are two completely different things. The main difference between house and dubstep is beat. House is usually around 120 BPM (beats per minute) while dubstep is usually around the 130-140 BPM region. Dubstep also commonly uses low frequency oscillators and wobble bass to create the

‘wub wub’ soundArtists like Skrillex, Skream, and

Bassnectar helped immensely to popularize dubstep in America. With their consistently sold-out concerts, they’ve been pioneering their way into previously unexplored territory, creating a massive and influential following.

According to SPIN magazine, “ … bass music” (the insider’s preferred term) is arguably the most influential, grass-roots electronic movement in America ever. Neither house nor the rave-centric techno culture of the early ‘90s penetrated Middle America so deeply; the electronica movement of the late ‘90s sold records but didn’t result in thriving local scenes.”

A lot of songs are getting the dubstep treatment, creating whole new remixes. Skream’s remix of “In for the Kill” is

arguably more popular than the original song ever was. Search ‘dubstep remix’ on Youtube and it’ll pop up with tons of remixed songs. There are programs available online for anyone to experiment and mix their own dubstep tracks. It creates a widely accessible outlet for lesser known musicians to express themselves.

It has positively exploded in the past two years, creating a massive following that is not only confined to underground dance clubs but has worked its way into today’s pop music charts. For example, Britney Spear’s track, “Hold It Against Me” (with the production help of dubstep artist Rusko), included gentle dubstep beats. Dubstep can also be heard on prominent radio stations now and has made djs more mainstream. It has positively infiltrated the music scene, tearing it up and transforming it forever.

Rising dubstep artist Alex Vaski says it well.

“It hasn’t peaked yet,” Vaski said. “A lot of people in our culture are trying to find the new big thing. Everyone knows [dubstep] is going to get more and more popular.”

Dubstep movement adds new perspective to music

by Andie ReinhartFeatures Editor

“How about you just quit... Alright?”

It has positively exploded in the past two years creating a massive following.

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by Emma HoskinsReporter

“How about you, Ironside? You riding dirty?”

Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and John Bonham– these are the influential people who changed rock and roll, forever. These men created music that was way ahead of its time and that can be appreciated by any generation.

There are no words that can capture the consummate brilliance of the work of Led Zeppelin. The best way to experience this is just to listen. And by this, I do not mean to go listen to the quintessential over-played “Stairway to Heaven.” Go deeper. I suggest “What is and What Should Never Be,” “Dazed and Confused,” “Babe I’m Gonna Leave You,” “In the Light,” “Friends,” “Going to California,” “Over the Hills and Far Away,” “Ramble On” and “The Battle of Evermore.” Zeppelin has a song for any mood and a sound to adhere to any situation.

The exceptional lyricism of Plant, accompanied by the transcendent sound of Page, backed up by the smooth bass of Jones, topped off with the masterfully distinguished beats of Bonham is what makes this the ideal progressive rock band, and one that deserves recognition.

With their first three albums, they set the bar for sound, tone and style. What they made in the studio can never be recreated and how they did it still remains a mystery. With over 200 million albums sold worldwide, it is impossible to deny the utter excellence of Led Zeppelin. According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Led Zeppelin was as influential to the 70’s as the Beatles

were to the 60’s.What sets this band apart from the rest?

Personally, I would say inspiration. The feeling their songs create is indescribable. But another way to answer this question would be their uniqueness. With a wide variety of songs, from upbeat to melancholy, wholesome to unfinished, mysterious to obvious, simple to complex, middle-eastern-esque to modern, this band is downright unmatchable.

Led Zeppelin’s live performances also attribute to its’ unprecedented success.

This is mostly because of the nature of its guitarist. Jimmy Page live on stage is like watching a hurricane demolish an entire city – incredible. What he plays never matches up with his recordings, which is what makes his play so incendiary. It is creation at its finest. What other guitarist uses a violin bow

to play his guitar during live performances? Or features an almost unknown instrument, the Theremin, with which he waves his hands to produce sounds unlike any other? This makes for some of the most entertaining and chilling live music ever to be performed.

There is no single genre that can classify Zeppelin.

Many would say that Led Zeppelin was the first heavy metal band. I would disagree. With insanely virtuoso acoustic ensembles, choir appearances, string orchestra backings and a variety of instruments including the mandolin, labeling Zeppelin as metal is a sin. Zeppelin is the embodiment of the versatile multi-genre band. They do it all.

In conclusion, I ask not that you walk away from this editorial believing what I believe. If seemingly meaningless electronically-produced nonsense overdubbed with random two-to-three-word ramblings, techno beats and ear-rattling deep bass booms are your fancy, I say go for it. Rather, I simply ask that you take the time to appreciate some of the finest music ever to be created– that of, Led Zeppelin.

Legendary band proves worth over music today

Zeppelin is the embodiment of the versatile multi-genre band.

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by Cody FosterReporter

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by Ali DeHartManaging Editor-of-Content

“Roncalli High School: The Life Prep School.”

When I visited roncalli.org, the first things I saw were the five pictures that were scrolling across the screen. The graduating students, the softball team, students participating in a service walk, the theater program and also a picture of a religious mass. Every person in these pictures looked happy with what they were doing and on the bottom of the homepage, the link to the application that is required for all perspective Roncalli students.

Roncalli High School is a local private school affiliated with the Catholic Church. Private schools, including Roncalli, are allowed to charge tuition, provide all their own funding and also aren’t required to have a program for special education. Private schools can choose all the students that attend and are basically ran like for-profit businesses.

I looked around on their website to try and find the tuition costs. For the 2010-2011 school year, tuition was $7,720 per student. Although that is not as much as a college tuition, it is still substantial compared to a public education that runs at no cost.

I have been attended free public schools my

entire life, and I’m graduating with a 3.8 grade point average without making my parents spend a fortune and a half on my primary and secondary education.

I earned my GPA taking classes that had labels such as Advanced Placement, IDEA and Honors. I’m graduating with a Core 40 Honors diploma, which is something that can be done at Roncalli too, but with different requirements. Obviously private schools are allowed to pick any type of curriculum for their students. This could for instance result in lower scores on state tests. Any graduate from Roncalli is required to earn 8 credits in Religious Studies, which is a subject that isn’t currently on the SAT.

Those five pictures on the home page of Roncalli’s website all represent opportunities that are offered at Southport—maybe not in the same exact way, but they are still offered nonetheless. At Southport, students can, in fact, graduate, play sports, participate in service projects, act in the plays and musicals throughout the year and also get involved in religious groups at school. Groups such as Green Earth Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Key Club and the theater program allow students to get involved in many different ways without paying a dime.

Private school is obviously always a choice for the parents

and the family to

attend. It baffles me why anyone would pay an extra $7,720 a year for a private education that doesn’t look very different from a public education.

Public school has every opportunity that private schools have and maybe more. One opportunity that I have really enjoyed in Perry Township is working with English Learner students. Private schools might try to keep their schools “diverse,” but they will truly never know diversity until they cannot choose what students attend their schools. In fact, Southport was recognized as one of “America’s Best High Schools” in Newsweek last year, which is something we accomplished without an admission process.

Since private schools generate all their own funding, they tend to pay employees less than what public schools pay their employees. Public school employees deal with more serious disciplinary issues because students can’t get turned down from attending. Private school employees are getting paid less because they aren’t receiving their paycheck from the state. On Roncalli’s website, it says that they are currently seeking out volunteers for their special education program, titled STARS. Private schools aren’t required to have this kind of program at all. However, I question the fact that they are looking for volunteers that don’t have any kind of training.

After visiting Roncalli’s website, I felt like I just read a million things telling me why Roncalli was so great. I didn’t learn anything specific about the students themselves

This is supposed to be education, not a business ploy.

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Before principal Ms. Barbara Brouwer came to Southport, the only senior incentive that existed was cadet teaching. Thanks to the current administration team, Southport seniors now enjoy senior incentives such as school-to-career, unassigned lunch, unassigned study hall and senior skip-a-final.

All of the senior incentives that are currently in place are earned by students. They all require some type of application, which means that senior incentives are privileges. The incentives are earned from good grades, behavior and attendance throughout the seniors’ high school careers. Seniors, these aren’t your rights, and they really should be respected.

Recently, we have realized that seniors have been abusing the incentives given to them. This might include students leaving the building when they are not permitted,

coming back to the building late or not reporting where they are supposed to be.

Brouwer realizes that students can abuse the privileges that are given to them and has ways to prevent that. On some school days, there have been gates set up in the parking lot at lunch time so that seniors can show their student identification to administrators. If students aren’t able to show identification that verifies they’re supposed to leave that period, then consequences will follow. Students that are caught violating the rules will be written up and will lose the ability to qualify for these priveleges again.

“It’s hard when you have 500 plus seniors and they have the incentives,” Brouwer said. “It allows them to leave the building. It’s hard to check every senior every day.”

The fact that Southport administration

feels as if seniors deserve freedom during the regular school day shows trust and respect towards Southport students. As high school seniors, we have made the transition from coming right out of middle school to almost being completely on our own in college. Brouwer knows that changes need to be made during these four years and that it’s not realistic to treat freshmen the same as seniors.

“I don’t want senior year to look like any other year of high school,” Brouwer said.

We, as seniors, should know how to respect what is given to us. During our senior year, we should enjoy the times when we can leave school when others can’t. We have been in school for more than 12 years now, and we are close to being completely on our own.

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The United States has people with different races and different origins. Most schools in our community have different students of different cultures. That makes it difficult for many students. It can be difficult for teachers too, because many of us are not very good at speaking English. That is stressful for stu-dents as well as teachers. It is very important that we have parents who are believers. Students who have good parental guid-ance are more advantaged and also blessed. Sometimes there are students in our school who get into fights. The main reason is that we don’t have enough love and friendship for each other. There are cultural misunderstandings too. Sometimes, the problem is because of the skin color or appearance. It is impor-tant that we ignore our differences that could lead to discrimination. Believing that we are one in Christ, it is very important that we un-derstand one another and love one another. I believe that we should not discriminate against our fellow students as God created us equal when he created us. If we stop discriminating and start loving one another that will make our school a wonderful place. That loving spirit will also make America a wonderful place to live.

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Let it all Out: The Journal picked two students to voice conflicting sides on a specific topic.

This issue, seniors McKenzie Paden and Meleah Fishburn tell how they feel about Valentine’s Day.

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Many people feel that Valentine’s day is an over advertised cliche Hallmark holiday. “I don’t need to express my love for that special someone.” is a common answer as to why people feel that way about Valentine’s Day. Though, I feel that it is a special day to emphasize love and care you feel towards your significant other.Of course, nobody should need a day to let someone know the way you feel about them. I think of Valentine’s day as a special privilege for those who found love, or lust. One out of the year the year to draw attention to the love you feel for a single person. Besides, who doesn’t enjoy receiving cards, flowers, and candy for no reason other than being loved? That is what Valentine’s Day is all about!

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{thumbsDOWN}letter to the editor

Tina Zi

Meleah Fishburn

In my opinion, Valentine’s day is overrated. I’m not biased towards relationships or happy couples, but if you think about it, you have anniver-saries. How many times do we need to celebrate “us” to prove that love is real? Love comes natural. It’s a feel-ing that can’t be bought. Companies have turned this day into a financial opportunity for them. Valentine’s Day is like every other day. Men, show your womanyou love them everyday. Ladies, your man can love without spending money on chocolates or balloons. Valentine’s Day ruined the true meaning of love. It turned love into money.

McKenzie Paden

CrowdsThey cray.

Valentine’s DayFOEVER ALONE

PoliticsToo overwhelming to

even fathom.

LazinessLet the senioritis begin

Celeb SpottingOh hey, Drake

Valentine’s DayAwe. Love.

Halftime ShowMadonna is a legend.

Baseball SeasonNice pants.

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February 10, 201210 Photos

1. Senior Brian Boucher ties up an opponent at the Perry Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 14. Boucher moved on to Regionals along with four other wrestlers. Photo by Jesse Roller. 2. Senior Kellon Thomas prepares to pass the ball at the game on Friday, Jan. 27. Thomas scored 39 of the 47 points in the game. Photo by Becca Tapp. 3. Senior Jake Lauster swims at the Boys Conference Indiana on Satur-day, Jan. 28. Lauster has been on the swim team since his sophomore year. Photo by Jackie Smith. 4. Sophomore Madison Kendall and senior Katie Pat-terson fight the get the ball against a Moorsville player on Thursday, Feb. 2. The girls lost with a final score of 60-70. Photo by Kaitlin Fallowfield. 5. Sophomore Hannah Sullivan swims the backstroke on Tuesday, Jan. 10. This is Sullivan’s second year on the high school swim team. Photo by Jesse Roller.

by Becca TappPhoto editor

The shot at the buzzer. The diver entering the water. The game winning touchdown. The goalie jumping for the ball, hurtling into the goal. These are all images that can be easily imagined.

Our job as photographers isn’t just to go to an event and take random pictures. Our job as photographers is to go to an event and take pictures that tell a story --whether that is a player celebrating a good basket, a coach jump-ing up and down or even a player crying with teammates

after an unexpected win. Those turn out to be the best story-telling shots.

Sports photography is probably one of the hardest types of photography. One of the worst places at South-port to take pictures is the Fieldhouse where most sport-ing events are held. The lighting is terrible, and there isn’t a lot of room to move around.

We constantly has to be aware of our surroundings. We also have to keep an eye on how the pictures are turning out and whether we need to adjust any settings.

“Once I was in (photojournalism), I realized that I was creating art,” Kaitlin Fallowfield, photographer and photo

editor for SHS News Bureau, said.Photography has the power to control what people see

in an image. We can set up a photo just right so a person immediately drawn to a certain point in the picture.

The feeling that a photographer gets when they look down at the camera and see the perfect shot is one of suc-cess and joy. With the lighting being so difficult in certain places around the school, when we get that one shot, it feels like an image was captured that no one else could have seen.

“There are a million moments to capture,” Fallowfield said. “and I have the perfect one.”

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6. Sophomore Molly Bridges and teammates reach for the ball after a rebound at the game against Roncalli on Tuesday, Jan. 24. The Lady Cards lost with a final score of 50-64. Photo by Kaitlin Fallowfield. 7. Cheerleaders lift sopho-more Taylor Woodson into an arabesque at the game on Friday, Jan. 27. Go to page 12 for a story on the cheerleading squad. Photo by Becca Tapp. 8. Sophomore Gideon Lianpuia wrestles at a meet on Saturday, Jan. 14. Lian-puia is the only Chin wrestler on the team this year. Photo by Becca Tapp. 9. Senior KeWan Da-vis goes for a lay up at the game against Perry Meridian on Friday, Feb. 3. For a story about the Southport/ Perry Meridian school split, go to page 3. Photo by Jesse Roller.

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By Derrick GrayReporter

Mr. Pete Hubert. Many athletes here at Southport know the name and the face, but the question still remains. Who is Mr. Hubert?

As a sophomore in high school, Hubert already knew what career was destined for him. After seeing the way his basketball coach/US History teacher was able to lead and inspire a group of people, it ignited a spark within him that led to a journey of numerous barriers and overall success.

The first of which occurred midway through Hubert’s sophomore year of high school when his tiny Eastern Hancock High school (300 students) was matched up against division one New Castle in the basketball sectional championship. Hubert’s underdog team overcame the odds and de-feated New Castle, but they didn’t stop there. For the next two years, Eastern Hancock defeated New Castle at every one of their games, a true Milan High School event.

“I wouldn’t trade that experience for anything,” Hubert said. “If you have a dream, and you stay focused you can get

it.”According to Hubert, high school basket-

ball was the one thing that kept him in line. It created a foundation that he built the rest of his life on. After graduating, Hubert went on to the next phase of his life at Purdue University. While at Purdue, Hubert majored in physical education in hopes to someday teach. During his four years at Purdue, Hubert worked at multiple basketball camps to gain experience coaching and to pay for

his 12,000 dollar a year tuition. Ac-cording to Hubert, his older brothers helped keep him in line throughout his experience through this time of his life. Hubert’s mother also was a big part of his life at this time. She re-enforced his belief that he could accomplish any-thing he worked hard to achieve.

“You gotta stay focused, have a goal in life as a youngster, and not let anything get in your way,” Hubert said. “It’s no different from a kid today, you gotta work hard.”

When Hubert graduated from col-lege, he decided to make his way to the far south and head to Orlando, Florida to further extend his coaching experi-ence. Hubert jumped at the opportuni-ty and found himself exactly where he wanted to be in Florida inspiring kids to go after their dreams.

When arriving in Florida, Hubert received his first gig coaching at Mc-Cutcheon High School as a football and baseball assistant coach, and a basket-ball head coach. For nine years, Hubert coached in Florida giving him a total of 20 years coaching experience. Out of those 20 years of coaching, the first 16 years was with boys basketball. It wasn’t until his coaching career neared its end that he experienced coaching girls’ basketball. According to Hubert, his time spent with the girls helped him see sports from a whole new angle.

“It was a fun and challenging experience to do something I didn’t think I would ever do,” Hubert said. “It better prepared me for the female athletic sports year as an athletic director.”

Hubert was completely set with his life

in Florida. That was until he experienced an unsuspected loss in his family. When Hubert heard word of the tragedy, he buckled down and chose to come back to Indiana to help support his dad, who is now 94 years old. Upon arriving home, Hubert decided to go back to Purdue and get his master’s degree

in physical education. After three years of hard work and no summer break, Hubert earned his masters and was in search of a job.

It just so happened that at the same time Southport High School had an opening for a dean, a position he held for two years. After those two years, he was offered the position of athletic director, work that essentially tied him back to his roots, creating great experi-ences for all athletes.

It has been nine years since Hubert made his change to athletic director and so far he has no regrets.

“I have always had a passion for sports, and now instead of one team I can have twenty,” Hubert said.

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Mr. Pete Hubert gives advice to sophomore Andrew Clevenger on his jump shot be-fore practice on Tuesday, Feb. 7. In high school, Hubert played the guard position for his school’s basketball team. Photo by Kaitlin Fallowfield.

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Received the Athletic director job at Southport High School.

February 10, 2012 Sports12

Cheerleading is more than ‘Go, team!’

Two. Eli Manning now has two Super Bowl wins. He has taken part in two Super Bowl Parades. He will have two rings. He has lifted the Lombardi Trophy twice now.

Peyton, along with Steve Young, Drew Brees, Bret Favre and Kurt Warner are just a short list of the great quarterbacks that have won less that Eli.

Shoot, one of the greatest quarterbacks of all-time, Dan Marino did not get to ride around Miami on top of a float while showing off the newly-earned hardware.

Think about it, Trent Dilfer won a Super Bowl. Dilfer was not by any means an elite quarterback or anywhere close to one. Dilfer won the Super Bowl not because of his stellar play but due to the fact that he had one of the best defenses in NFL history. He should have given his ring up to Ray Lewis.

But do Super Bowl wins really matter when it comes to ranking the greatest quarterbacks of all-time? How much should Super Bowl wins be taken into consideration? What should be taken into thought when it comes to saying who is truly great?

There is always a debate about what should be considered in the argument regard-ing the greatest quarterbacks of all time. To me, Super Bowl wins are trumped by a num-ber of things when it comes to categorizing the greats. I came up with a list of things that I feel should be taken into consideration when ranking the greatest (no particular order):

1. Regular season record: The regular sea-son is a true testament of what type of player

you are week in and week out. It is the NFL, anyone can beat anyone on any given day. The quarterback has to be on top of his game every time he steps on the field or he could single handedly cost his team the W. Take Eli and Peyton. Eli has a record of 50-37 (.5747) while Peyton has a record of 141-67 (.6779). To me, this says that Peyton is the bet-ter quarterback.

2. Their sup-porting cast: Let’s go back to Trent Dilfer. He won a Super Bowl because of his de-fense. He was be-low average, but he was working with greatness. He had three Pro Bowlers on defense and one was All-Pro, Hall of Fame bound Ray Lewis. Now take Peyton. Peyton has worked with a mediocre to below-mediocre defense his whole career. He has a ring. But he has a ring because he earned it.

3: Pro Bowls: Although on the edge of extinction, Pro Bowls feature the best at

each position every year. The game may not be taken as seriously, but getting there is a heavy task. It is voted on by players, coaches

and the fans. Players don’t get voted to the Pro Bowl just because they had a decent year. They earn it. And 99.9 percent of the players who go, deserve it. Of the past five Super Bowl winning quarterbacks, all five have been voted to Pro Bowls.

4: Divisional titles: It is hard to win within divisions in any sport, especially the NFL. But to do it on a consistent basis is even tougher. Quarterbacks who do that are great. Brady, Manning and Brees are just a few that consis-tently win in their divi-sion. Now that would be some group to be mentioned in.

5: Respect: On and off of the field. If you are not respected, you cannot be great. Respect is a huge key. Marino is still highly respected today and he is great. Same thing with Montana or any of the other greatest quarterbacks in the history of the game.

6: Fourth quarter performance: It’s

crunch time. It is the time when any posi-tion, but especially quarterbacks are made or broken. Who remembers a time when Peyton drove down the field in the fourth quarter with about two minutes left and did not win the game? Nobody. Nobody remem-bers the failures. Everyone glorifies the winning drives. Not to mention, Peyton has 35 fourth quarter come-backs and 46 game winning drives.

And after that I would put the importance of Super Bowl wins. Yes, the Super Bowl is the apex of the NFL season and every player’s dream to win one. I get it. But any mediocre team that just slides into the playoffs can win. A few good breaks and a couple timely plays do not define greatness.

Championships overrated in ranking the greats1st and 10 with Taylor DeHart

By Jake JohnstonReporter

The cheerleaders cheer, stunt and tumble throughout all the boys and girls basketball games in the winter season. It does not sound like much, but these girls are astounding athletes.

Cheerleading is more than jumping up and down, waving pom-poms through the air. When a cheerleader pulls a stunt that requires extreme flexibility, to a spectator it seems to be a difficult maneuver. However, most of the cheerleaders say it is merely routine.

“Cheerleading is my life, it isn’t just some hobby I do,” senior Donnika Cody said.

These girls are tossing their teammates in the air, and the flyers do all kinds of flips and twists. Cheerleading is considered one of the most dangerous sports in high school. Last year, the team suffered multiple injuries as serious as requiring surgery.

Although the squad dealt with injuries last year, this season has not been near as severe. Over the summer, a few girls broke their fingers but didn’t receive any medical assistance. Then there was a tragic practice, which senior captain Ali DeHart refers to as the worst day at cheerleading ever.

Early in the competition season, there was an accident during practice in which DeHart got busted in the nose and received stitches in her face. That same day, another accident occurred. Cody was rushed to the hospital with a sprained neck, shoulder and jaw.

Cody was out for a week, but she says she got back into it quickly. According to Cody, there were times when she wanted to

quit, but her teammates were right there next to her every step of the way. “I fought through the pain some days. Even when I wanted to quit and be done, I didn’t. I kept cheering,” Cody said.

Shortly after the incident, the squad competed in the state fair competition and place sixth out of 14 teams. Although the team graduated six seniors they still finished four places higher than from last year. DeHart had to fight adversity when she cheered through the whole competition with stitches.

Since the competition the team has been cheering on the boys and girls basketball teams at every game. They have usually has two to four games a week to cheer at.

DeHart says that each girl on the squad has somebody on the team that they can really connect with. The flyers say there is a lot of trust that comes with cheerleading. DeHart mentions that it is required to trust the girl beneath you. These girls trust each other 100 percent whether it is physically or vocally.

The team is at a point in the season now where they rarely even have scheduled practices. They show up early before each game to stretch out and get warmed up. Also, prior to each game, DeHart is responsible for writing the game plan.

The game plan consists of what they are going to do for the starting lineup, between quarters and during every time out.

Most girls on the squad have been cheering since they were in the third grade, and they were in gymnastics even earlier. There are girls on the team that still participate in gymnastics. According to sophomores Taylor Woodson and Shaunte’ Russell, cheering has become rather easy.

“(Cheerleading is) pretty easy, I’ve done it for a while,” Russell said. “I have to think sometimes when it comes to stunting, but tumbling is muscle memory.”

Although the squad doesn’t practice regularly, these last few weeks of their season will be busy. The cheerleaders plan to keep up the hard work and end this year proudly.

The cheerleading squad cheers at the boys basketball game against Columbus North on Friday, Jan. 27. During the starting lineups, both J.V. and varsity are out on the court do-ing the same cheer. Photo by Becca Tapp.

Junior Erin Carpenter (front) and the rest of the cheerleading team line up for the National Anthem. Photo by Kaitlin Fallowfield.

Sophomore Shante’ Russell warms up by doing a backflip before the girls basketball game against Mooresville on Thursday, Feb. 2. Photo by Kaitlin Fallowfield.

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The Journal sports staff decided to attempt some of the cheerleading stunts with sophomores Shaunte’ Russell and Taylor Woodson.

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