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the roarFRIDAY, February 10, 2012

The Loveland High School Student Newspaper

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By Elizabeth WorshamEditor-in-Chief

“We’re reinventing education,” says Dr. Marschhausen, Loveland’s superinten-dent. “It’s time to move Loveland into the 21st century.” At the State of the Schools address Jan. 17, Marschhausen announced Loveland is adopting a new technology platform at the middle school. Beginning this month, sev-enth graders will use the Barnes & Noble NOOK Color in classes to enhance their education. “Kids know how and like to use these devices,” says Dr. Marschhausen. “They want a device that they can personalize. They’ll be much more willing to use it and much more willing to learn.” At the same time Dr. Marschhausen was exploring options to bring tech tools to the classroom, Barnes & Noble was begin-ning its “NOOK in Education” program. This provides aid in the purchase and man-agement of the devices for educational use, including providing each NOOK for $119 (retail price: $199), and letting the admin-istration control the content that goes on each device. “We are so excited to be partnering with Loveland for this initiative,” said Gail Al-linsmith, community relations manager for Barnes & Noble. “When we heard what the goals for Loveland were with this technology, we were delighted to find that they lined up perfectly with what Barnes & Noble was planning.” All this may sound expensive – buy-ing 500 NOOKs is about $60,000, or the equivalent of two laptop carts – but Dr. Marschhausen hopes the investment will become cost-neutral. The funds are com-ing out of the Permanent Improvement Budget, which does not include money from the recent levy. Electronic textbooks are much cheaper

than hard-backs, and there are even hun-dreds of l e a r n i n g r e sou rce s online for no charge. In addition, many of the books listed in the cur-riculum are a v a i l a b l e t h r o u g h the NOOK Store for free. Dr. Marschhau-sen is ask-ing sev-enth grade teachers to incorporate the NOOK into one lesson per week this quarter, and two or more lessons per week next quarter. The teachers have already been trained on how to use the NOOK, and students picked up their devices on Feb. 4-5, at no cost to them. Students will be trained how to use their new NOOKs, and in-store support will be available for them at any time if they have questions or problems. Why start this program mid-year? Dr. Marschhausen wanted to get the students and teachers comfortable with each other and their routines before adding a new les-son into the mix. “There will be bumps in the road, but we

know that if everyone works together we can work them out,” he says. It is not yet determined what will be done with the NOOKs at the end of the school year, whether they stay at school to be used next year, or be sent home along with a pre-loaded list of books to read be-fore the next school year. So far there has been no discussion of whether tablet technology will be coming to the high school. Because of rapid chang-es in technology, Dr. Marschhausen wants to take his plans year by year and leave them open for flexibility. If you have ques-tions, e-mail drjohn@lovelandschools.org.

Loveland senior Stef McKelvey was diagnosed four years ago with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She started her chemotherapy and went into remission that May. Since then, she has been a part of Loveland’s Re-lay for Life organization and is the chairperson of it this year. Relay for Life is an 18-hour walkathon to raise money for the American Cancer Society. A team of 10 people is formed, and each person on the team is encouraged to raise $100 in pledges. On the day of the fundraiser, the teams meet up at the high school track and begin their walk. This is an event to celebrate and remember those people affected by cancer. In the evening, teams will camp out at the track and participate in various activi-ties. During the event, each team member

will sign up for an allotted time to walk, and walkers will continue throughout the

night. In previous years, Mr. Marlatt ran the fundraiser. His mother died of lung cancer when she was 64 and since then he, too, wanted to spread awareness and encourage people to get involved. He said, “This year I am in charge of getting the staff involved, while Stef is in charge of spreading aware-ness with her energy and enthusiasm. She will do a fantastic job.” This year, Relay for Life will take place from 6 p.m. June 8 to noon the next day. For info on making a team, go to relayforlife.org/loveland. Being a cancer survivor, Stef plans on continuing Relay for Life, making it as big as other schools’ events, with at least 50 teams. She also plans to become a pediatric on-

cology nurse. “I want to be an inspiration to other

patients just like my nurses were to me,” she says.

LHS readies for Relay for Life by spreading cancer awareness

District pilots tablet program

By Sabrina NewsteadEditor-in-Chief

Stef McKelvey shares her inspirational story.Photo by Sabrina Newstead

Dr. Marschhausen speaks at the State of the Schools address. Photo by Elizabeth Worsham

Find out what good deeds Tommy Sato does on page 6..

Read about the wrestling team’s triumphs on page 5.

Read how long-distance rela-tionships work on page 2.

Relive some awkward middle-school romances on pages 8-9.

Read what LHS’s show choir is up to on page 12.

Photo courtesy of Luke Walker

Photo courtesy of Kyle Sieg

Photo by Mitch Casperson

Photo by Megan Slabaugh

Photo by Megan Slabaugh

Celebrate. Remember. Fight back.

Editorials2FRIDAY, February 10, 2012 Page Editor: Bridget Landis

The Roar is the official student newspaper of Loveland High School. The Roar is produced by students in Journalism. Editorials reflect the staff’s opinion but do not reflect the opinions of LHS administration or Loveland City Schools. The Roar is published monthly. For information regarding adver-tising in The Roar, call 697-3749. As an open forum for students, letters to the editor are welcome, but are subject to be edited for length, libel, and clarity. Letters to the editor may be dropped off in room 109.

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Editors-in-ChiefSabrina NewsteadElizabeth WorshamAdvertising ManagerAlyssa TiptonBusiness ManagerKyle SiegSection EditorsSteven Goodman, EntertainmentReagan Johnstone, Light NewsJessica Miller, SportsOgonna Ononye, NewsStaff WritersMatt BeckerAndrew BesseyMitch CaspersonBridget LandisDanny McManusDanielle MeyerHannah MoloneyRyan MossJenna MyklebustErin PogueMarie PolicastroMegan SlabaughLiz SullivanCarla WeismantelMaddie Whitaker

Awards * George H. Gallup Award (top prize), 2011 Awards for School News Media (Quill & Scroll Honorary Society) * International First Place Award, 2010 Awards for School News Media (Quill & Scroll Hon-orary Society) * Second Place (Overall Pub-lications), 2011 Ohio Scholastic Media Awards * 12 individual awards, 2011 Ohio Scholastic Media Awards * Second Place (Headline Writing), Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s 2011 Gold Circle Awards * Certificate of Merit (Editorial Page Design), Columbia Scho-lastic Press Association’s 2010 Gold Circle Awards

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Kyle Sieg

The new year is in full swing, and most of our resolu-tions have gone out the door. At the top of almost every-one’s list is to either to get in shape or to keep in shape.

It may have seemed easy the first week or so of the new year, but now the routine has gotten old and bor-ing. Instead of giving up completely, try these creative ways to stay in shape. 1. Yoga or Pilates: These calming forms of exercises are quickly catching on among the younger generations. Not only do they exercise your core and tone your muscles, but they are also good for your mental state and help relieve stress.

As high school comes to an end for the senior class, some of you may already be feeling the blues about the impending separa-tion from your sig-nificant other. That

departure might be casting a shadow of sadness over an other-wise joyous year. Have no fear; I am here to tell you there is hope. Some of you know I am currently in a long-distance relationship with Catie Kh-waja, who graduated from LHS last year and goes to the University of Iowa. If driving the speed limit, the drive is a solid eight hours. At this length, it could be challenging to maintain a strong rela-tionship, but it is not as difficult as it may seem. Here are some of my tips if you may be interested in attempting a long-distance relationship The main things you must have are trust, communication, and a positive attitude. Both people must have complete trust in

Try these creative ways to stay in shape

Long-distance relationships no problem with these tips

Rhythmic po-etry performed to a crowd. Certain words discreet, certain words loud. Audience mem-bers picked at ran-dom choose… who will win and

who will lose. This is slam poetry, a type of spoken word that needs to be heard. Slam poetry is quickly spreading to cof-fee houses and cafés across the world. Slam was started in the mid-1980s by American poet Marc Smith in Chicago. “The very word ‘poetry’ repels people… The slam gives it back to the people.... We need people to talk poetry to each other. That’s how we communicate our values, our hearts, the things that we’ve learned that make us who we are,” said Smith in a Smithsonian magazine article.

These ideas are what slam poetry was founded upon and what the movement con-tinues to preach. Following on the movement’s heels, three teams competed in the first National Poetry Slam in 1990 in San Francisco. To-day, over 80 teams compete in the annual national slam, stretching over a five-day period. The slam poetry team Slam Nuba, from Denver, is the current National Poetry Slam winner. Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz is one of the leading slam poets; look her up on YouTube. Slams can have rounds and eliminate poets with the lowest score from the five judges who are randomly picked, usually by the emcee. Slams can also have one round, and the winner can be crowned without elimination. In order for a slam to be fair and to have all the judges ranking along the same lines, a sacrificial poet is typically used as practice to calibrate the judging. The point of these slams is to show

I put it in the hoop like SLAM (poetry)that no poet is above literary critique. The audience members serve as the critics; they directly decide what poet they want to hear more from and which ones they don’t. This eliminates the barriers between audience and performer; making it easier to connect to the performer and vice-versa. How the poet delivers their poem and the quality of the poem are the deciding factors. However, slam poetry is not all about competing. There are many slams that do not have winners and losers, only performers. If the performance aspect of slam poetry isn’t for you, then simple poetry readings could be. Poetry readings don’t have to be a New York, beret-wearing fad. Most cof-fee shops, cafés, and book stores around the area have them. Maybe you could even start a group here at LHS. Don’t be afraid if your poetry isn’t tear-jerking and you don’t have years of prac-tice – anyone can give it a go and connect with others in a new way.

each other in order to avoid mistakes that could jeopardize the relationship. If trust is lost, it can be hard to regain, especially when there’s distance between you. In the technological age we live in, com-munication is not too difficult as long as

Yoga is a flow of stretches that come in all different forms, ranging from power yoga to yin yoga, which is involves gentle stretching. Pilates is more of a static stretch that strengthens and tones muscles. If you would like to try it out, consider Simply Power Yoga, which offers all ranges of yoga and Pilates classes. 2. CrossFit training: This type of ex-ercise builds and tones your muscles with weights, agility and endurance training. Cross fit training combines all types of exercises to condition your whole body. It usually consists of cardio (running with abrupt change of direction), weight train-ing (dumbbells and weighted exercises), and a core-building exercise (using your own body weight during an activity). The great thing about cross fit training is that each time you go, it’s a different rou-tine, with different exercises built in so you

never get bored. Although it can be chal-lenging at first, once you have been train-ing for a while, it eases up. It is usually taught as a class with one instructor teaching you the proper methods of training along the way. You can try it out at DNA Sports Center in Milford. 3. Zumba: This is a great exercise if you hate the idea of exercise. Zumba is a Latin-dance inspired fitness program. It includes dances like hip-hop, mambo, merengue and many more. This fitness program blends all different styles of dance and exercise to effectively burn calories while having a good time. Most fitness centers offer Zumba as a class. If not, it’s available on the Wii and Xbox 360. Go out and try these new methods of ex-ercise. You may be able to keep your new year’s resolution after all.

Sabrina Newstead

Kyle Sieg and Catie Khwaja at Prom.

both people make an equal effort. If one person works harder at talking than the other, it could cause a rift that could po-tentially harm the relationship. With tools such as texting, phone calls, Skype, Face-book, and FaceTime, it is easy to stay in touch and keep up with each other’s lives as long as both of you are making an equal effort. The most important thing, however, is maintaining a positive attitude throughout the entire process. While the distance may be tough, it does not help to sit around and feel sorry for yourself. Keep the situation in perspective and realize that it’s not the end of the world to be a few hours away from your boyfriend or girlfriend. This is the recipe to the success of a long-distance relationship. If you follow these three, simple guidelines, there is a good chance the relationship can remain successful beyond the end of high school. If you like each other enough, you owe it to yourself to at least give it shot. Good luck! (Disclaimer: The Roar is not to be held responsible for any broken hearts if this method does not work.)

Photo courtesy of Kyle Sieg

Editorials 3FRIDAY, February 10, 2012 Page Editor: Liz Sullivan

CONTRA Living in a country like ours gives us the gift of freedom, but in turn causes much controversy. One such controversy is the battle about the better pet: cats or dogs. Don’t get me wrong, I am an ani-

mal lover and love dogs just as much as the next guy, but I am here to settle the dispute once and for all: cats > dogs. Man’s best friend is most commonly referred to as a dog, but I feel just the opposite. Whenever I am sad or lonely or just need someone to talk to, one of my three cats is always right there for me, ready to listen and cuddle. All dogs ever want to do is play, so they aren’t really there for you when you need them most. They are selfish, while all a cat wants to do is cheer you up. Secondly, dogs are so dependent on humans, while cats do their own thing and do it well, too. Dogs need to be fed,

walked, let outside, and played with on a daily basis, with a consistent bathing schedule. Although cats need to be fed as well, unlike dogs, cats exercise on their own time by climbing trees, run-ning around outside or indoors, and playing with their kitty toys. Also, cats show themselves to the bathroom and can groom themselves. They are inde-pendent creatures, while dogs are needy. Finally, stating the obvious, cats

are the cutest animals on the planet. Their big eyes shine directly to their soul. Cats are the definition of cuddly with their soft, warm fur coats. And don’t get me started on

their cute little paws! My heart melts when I feel the slight scratchiness of a cat’s tongue on my skin, and the soft purr they make is music to my ears. Dogs are just not as cute as cats. When I get home from school every day, my dogs greet me at the door, and I love seeing them. But I only achieve pure bliss the second I see my little Sa-die waiting for me on my bed, ready to snuggle.

When it comes to the debate about whether dogs or cats are better, there is no doubt that dogs are the clear win-ner. Dogs have always been the greatest animal a man could ever

ask for. To say they make great pets would be an understate-ment. Anyone who owns a dog knows they have an addi-tional member of their family. Canines will always be there to ward off intruders, take the messy food scraps off your clean kitchen floor, and greet you with excitement once you get home from a long day at school. There’s a rea-son these animals are called man’s best friend− because they’re there for you even when no one else is. Dogs are a lot like people, if you think about it. They love a nice relaxing nap, appreciate a good hearty meal, and will

never turn down a stress-relieving mas-sage. As people, we are more motivated to get something done if we know what we’ll get as a reward. For example, we’ll work harder and longer if we know there could be a fat paycheck waiting for us at the end of the week. Dogs are the same way. Want to see a dog’s proudest moment? Offer him a treat. He will roll over, sit, play dead, stand on his hind legs, and put on an entire show

just to earn that delectable snack in your hand. With all the things a dog can do for you and your family, why would you ever waste your time on something like a cat? If

you enjoy housing an animal that doesn’t enjoy people, can’t be taught tricks or ac-company you on a walk, and has to relieve himself in a smelly, plastic dome in your laundry room, then that’s your problem. While you’re busy trying to find where in the house that creature is hiding, dog own-ers will happily be enjoying the company of their loyal companion. Would you rather own: an annoyance or a best friend?

Alyssa Tipton Matt Becker

Cats Dogs

Two staffers debate who’s better: felines or canines

Tweets of the month Want your tweet printed in The Roar? Tweet @lovelandroar about school, sports or something fun; we’ll print our favorites. Be witty, enthusiastic and good-natured, and follow us at twit-ter.com/lovelandroar. Here are some favorites: “I worked long and hard in the back room at work to achieve this Temple Run high score #feelingaccomplished” – ChloeM_Smith (Chloe Smith), Jan. 22 “I read The Roar every night before I go to sleep.” – ryfy007 (Ryan Fisher), Jan. 24 “This weather is malarky! I want snow!” – CSchlez4 (Cole Schlesner), Jan. 26 “Early release= less homework= more Madden/piano time!!!! #lifeIsGOOD” – pianonerd3394 (Alex Dolezal), Jan. 26

UGGsAs the tem-perature is d r o p p i n g , many girls are show-ing off their style with a pair of UGG

boots. This trendy foot apparel is a neces-sity for surviving the long winter.

Second semesterNo one is complaining about the reset of grades, a fresh start, and new classmates to get to know. Also, with half the school year over, summer is only a couple of quarters away.

Valentine’s DayLove is in the air and sparks are flying. This romantic day is perfect for spending time with that special someone and getting to know your valentine.

“Truth is…”:This has been an ep idemic all over Facebook, but “the truth is,” it

isn’t the truth and it is a nuisance.

College suspenseWaiting for a response from your dream college can be a fate worse than death. All you have to do is have faith and hold on a little longer.

SOPAAlthough copyrights are an important topic, when the ability to watch a cat playing piano and our online profiles are threatened, then there is nothing hot about it.

With over one mil-lion orders taken in the first 24 hours the iPhone 4s was on sale, the iPho-nization of America is in full swing. To be obsessed with a piece of technology that weighs less than

five ounces does not help our generation’s stigma of being attached to our phones. How-ever, it is not just our generation that has bought into the iPhone fad. When I see grown adults talking into their iPhone 4s, ask-ing Siri where a coffee shop is, I can’t help but think they’re simply not com-petent enough to find their own coffee. The next time I hear, “Siri, where can I hide a dead body?” I’m going to scream. We get it, your phone talks to you. My Cosmo Touch talks to me and says “Please say a command!” when I hit that random button I have yet to locate. One of the iPhone’s biggest set-backs is its price. I don’t understand how people can afford to spend up to $399 on a phone that contains numerous unnecessary apps. The 16 GB iPhone 4s is $199. Seems cheap enough, right? Well, that price only applies if your contract is up with your phone pro-vider. If you are a Verizon customer whose contract isn’t up, that phone could cost you

up to $649.99. With any iPhone, a data package is required when you buy the phone. With Verizon, the data package can cost up to $80 per month. Playing Temple Run and talking to Siri isn’t worth these extravagant prices. It’s safe to say that most people who own an iPhone, the iPhone 4s specifically, also own a laptop. If you have a computer that can be taken with you (a.k.a. a laptop), then why do you need a phone that also has

the internet? It is faster to look up things on an iPhone, but typically what you’re looking up can wait two minutes for you to open your laptop. I would much rather keep my $649.99 than know the weather fore-cast at the tap of a finger. In addi-tion to owning laptops, many iPhone own-ers also have an iPod or an-other type of MP3 player. If one of the iPhone’s ca-pabilities is to

play music, then why do you need another device to do just that? The only justifica-tion to owning an iPhone I can see is if you don’t have a laptop or a way to store and play music. It may seem I am just a jealous, unedu-cated phone owner, and that may be true to a certain extent. However, owning a prac-tical phone is inexpensive and makes own-ers more dependent on themselves than on their iPhone.

iPhones taking over

Jessica Miller

Many iPhone users waste hours on their Apple products.

Photo by Jessica Miller

Since the staff here at The Roar likes to mix things up, we have created our first ever random contest. To honor the roaring student fans at all of the athletic events, we’d like to have you come up with a name for the student section. By next Friday, submit your creative names for the student section to Mr. Schmidt in room 109 or tweet them @lovelandroar. The most unique and awesome name will win a sensational Happy Meal toy from Mr. Schmidt’s “Cabinet of Wonders” and be named in The Roar.

Name the student section, win a prize

Sports4FRIDAY, February 10, 2012 Page Editor: Andrew Bessey

By Megan SlabaughStaff Writer

Each month The Roar will feature one of the integral parts of Loveland High School and go behind the scenes to see how it functions. You see their faces everywhere, from school to games to Meet the Team night, but do you really know who the athletic department folks are and all that they do? This staff relentlessly works to make our sports seasons successful. Athletic Director Mr. Zidron, is the face every-one knows. We see him giving speeches at ath-letic gatherings and making appearances on the morning announcements, but he does much more. He has a wide variety of responsibilities, from checking player eligibility based on grades, to verifying games, officials, buses, and schedules. He does 90 percent of the sports scheduling, plan-ning as far as two years in advance. Mr. Zidron has been the AD for six years and said he looks forward to many more seasons of “watching the kids mature and become successful.” Mrs. Clark is celebrating her 20th year work-ing at Loveland. As the athletics secretary, she is the smiling face you see collecting tickets at

Among the football, baseball, and bas-ketball teams at LHS, one Tiger team has been rolling on unrecognized: the roller hockey team. The Loveland roller hockey team is an unsanctioned club sport, meaning they carry the Tiger name but are not directly affiliated with LHS. Four Loveland students play on the team with eight other non-LHS players. Roller hockey is a winter sport, so the Loveland team is in the midst of its season with a 2-8 record. “We had a good record last year of 8-8, so I’m hoping we can match that as the season goes on,” said four-year member Austin Dewees (12). Josh Bertke (12) has been on the team

since his freshman year and is now serving as the team’s captain. He hopes to keep play-ing roller hockey in college with a club team. Loveland grad Nick Bertke is now the head coach of LHS’s team, with Jordan Ross serving as the assistant coach. The tigers play their games at The Sphere on Reading Road. In addition to Austin and Josh, Carson Dudley (12) and Ken Miller (12) are the other LHS players on the team. Ken and Josh are currently ranked in the top five for PIMs (penalties in minutes) in the high school division of the Southwest Ohio Inline Hockey Association. Although ice and roller hockey are similar, there are some distinguishing dif-ferences. Roller hockey is increasing in popularity with over 60 countries now play-ing, compared to ice hockey, which hasn’t

had any significant increase in popularity. There is no off sides in roller hockey like there is in ice hockey. The types of legal checking also differ from ice hockey. “You have to touch the puck in roller hockey before you can try to check a player. There are also only four players on the floor instead of the five in ice hockey,” said Josh. If you want to catch a Loveland roller hockey game, the team plays at 7 p.m. next Wednesday vs. the Fenwick Falcons, and Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. vs. the Beech-mont Storm at The Sphere. For the team’s full schedule, visit inline.me for more information.

Seniors roll into roller hockeyBy Jessica Miller

Sports Editor

the entrance of the gym or Tiger Stadium, and supporting the student-athletes she loves. In her words, Mrs. Clark is “busy more often than not.” A big part of her job is organization at the beginnings and ends of seasons. One of her most frustrating tasks is coordinating transportation, because the spring showers guarantee rainouts and rescheduling. However, Mrs. Clark loves her job, saying, “My mission in life is to be of service to others.” Mr. Taylor is the man behind the scenes. On some days, he is at school from 6:15 a.m. until 10 p.m. During this time, he juggles teaching health and math with fulfilling his role as assistant ath-letic director. Mr. Taylor is responsible for facili-ties and building usage. Many of us don’t realize all the work that is required to put on a game. Mr. Taylor coordinates and pays the referees, sets up score tables, puts out sideline benches, and makes sure all the necessities are covered. The past 26 years have all been worth it though, because Mr. Taylor enjoys “being involved with all the sports and coaches and watching the kids perform.” Next time you’re attending a sporting event or strolling the halls, make sure to say thanks to Mrs. Clark, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Zidron for their huge impact on Loveland athletics.

From left: Carson Dudley, Austin Dewees and Ken Miller are ready for the rink.

Photo by Sabrina Newstead

Meet the names behind the games

Seniors ensure future success with recent sports signings

By Jenna MyklebustStaff Writer

Thus far, 17 standout seniors have committed to play interscholastic athletics at the college level. Only 3.5 percent of all high school athletes play college sports, and only 1.4 percent actually receive athletic scholarships. These seniors have showed dedication and determination to the sports they love. Athletic Director Mr. Zidron said, “For all, this is both the end of a long process and the beginning of a new adventure. The number of car pools, practices, weekends, the emotional high and lows and the sheer volume of practices, meets and events they have been part of is astonishing.” He has high hopes that LHS has prepared these students with the right work ethic and desire to succeed at the next level. Soccer: Rachel Baker at Duquesne University Hannah Moloney at Ohio Northern University Leah Wood at Lipscomb University

Lauren Dusold at Lincoln Memorial University Ariel Fischer at Northern Kentucky University Austin Klueh at Cincinnati State Softball: Nicolette Hayes at Northern Kentucky University Tara Spencer at University of Mount UnionFootball: Joe Moran at Grand Valley State University Mario Dias at Bluffton University Jon Treloar at Butler University Jordan McNally at Duquesne UniversityBaseball: Reed Schlesner at Miami UniversityBasketball: Anthony LaMacchia at Grinnell CollegeLacrosse: Kody Griffin at University of Mount Union Track and Field: Eric Bryant at University of CincinnatiDiving: Matt Swaine at Delta State

From left: Mr. Zidron, Mrs. Clark and Mr. Taylor.Photo by Jenna Myklebust

Athletics folks make Tiger events run smoothly

Sports 5FRIDAY, February 10, 2012 Page Editor: Mitch Casperson

The New Year is bringing in more than just resolutions. After 48 years, the Fort Ancient Valley Conference, which consists of 18 schools, is coming to a close. The dissolving of the FAVC led to the creation of the Eastern Cincinnati Confer-ence. In December 2010, seven schools

By Andrew BesseyStaff Writer

Loveland AD confident in benefits of new Eastern Cincinnati Conference– Anderson, Glen Este, Kings, Milford, Turpin, Loveland and Walnut Hills – left the FAVC and agreed to form the new sev-en-team ECC. Most other schools that left the FAVC have found a new conference to join. This huge move left the FAVC in ru-ins. Steve Borich, who was FAVC commis-sioner, told the Hamilton Journal News, “Every 2-3 years we have been losing a school. That has been one of the league’s

problems.” This contributed to a lack of stability within the FAVC. The ECC will begin play next school year. Mr. Zidron described a benefit of the new league: “Since all the schools are now on the east side of Cincinnati, transporta-tion costs will go down. Also, the close proximity will cause a more school-spirit-ed rivalry.” What does it mean for Loveland? The

By Megan SlabaughStaff Writer

With the college basketball season wind-ing down, take a look at local teams and see how they are faring and if they have tournament hopes. Cincinnati: The Bearcats started the season 3-2 with two questionable home losses, to Presbyterian and Marshall. A couple games later they took a hard loss to archrival Xavier, 76-53. Before the game ended, a bench-clearing brawl took place, which put Yancy Gates and other Bearcats on suspension. After that game, the Bearcats turned a corner and won 10 out of their next 11 games, beating then-No. 11 Georgetown and then No. 11 Connecti-cut, both on the road. Sophomore guard Sean Kilpatrick leads the team with 15.4 points per game. The Bearcats are hoping to scratch their way into a second consecu-

tive NCAA Tournament birth. Xavier: Xavier started the season red hot, winning its first eight games to rank eighth in the nation. Because of the brawl with UC, Mark Lyons was suspended for two games and star Tu Holloway for one game. This hurt Xavier, because after the Cincinnati game, it lost five out of its next six. If Xavier does not win the Atlantic 10 Conference, it might be on the bubble to make the NCAA Tournament. The 87-72 loss at Dayton proves that it won’t be an easy task to win the conference. If Xavier does make the tournament, it has proven over the last few years that it can make a run. Kentucky: As with every year under Coach John Calipari, Kentucky looks to be one of the favorites to win the NCAA Tournament. Kentucky’s only blemish to date was a buzzer-beater loss at No. 20 In-diana. UK is led by star freshman Anthony

Davis. The forward is second on the team with 13.9 points per game and first on the team with 10.1 rebounds a game, and he leads the nation with 4.8 blocks per game. Look for Kentucky to be a No.1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Ohio State: Ohio State seems to be one of the top teams in the nation again this year, posting a 20-3 record to date with a No. 3 national ranking. The Buckeyes shocked the nation when they dismantled Duke at home 85-63. Sophomore sensation Jared Sullinger leads the team with 17.4 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. Indiana: Indiana has been one of the most surprising teams in the country. The No. 20 Hoosiers won their first 12 games, including taking down the Kentucky Wild-cats in a thriller. They have also beaten Ohio State and Michigan. They currently have a 17-5 record and are looking to make the NCAA Tournament and do some dam-

age. Miami: Miami is a lowly 7-14, and fall-ing quickly behind in the MAC Confer-ence. Its leading scorer is senior forward Julian Mavunga, with 17.3 points per game. Miami is looking to retool after this tough season. Dayton: Dayton has a solid record of 14-9 to date. It beat Xavier, 87-72 at home, giving it hope that it can win the Atlantic 10 Conference and make the NCAA Tour-nament. Dayton is led by junior guard Kev-in Dillard with 12.9 points per game. Louisville: Louisville started off the season as hot as can be, winning its first 12 games. It took a little stumble after that, losing five out of its next seven games. As of now, it is ranked No. 25 and still hopes to make a run for the Big East champion-ship. It’s led by senior guard Kyle Kuric, with 13.2 points per game.

By Danny McManusStaff Writer

schedule for most sports will remain simi-lar to this year’s schedule. When playing non-conference games, Loveland will try to schedule the opponents nearby Love-land. During the football season, one non-conference game will be an old FAVC foe: Winton Woods. Mr. Zidron believes LHS will benefit from being in a smaller, more centralized league.

“Hard works pays off,” says record-breaking sophomore Gunner Lay of the LHS wrestling team. Their hard work has led them to a win-ning record of 10-2 in dual meets, ranking them third in the city. “The kids have been working extra hard to meet their goals because February is the month of champions,” says the head coach, Mr. Switzer. Tomorrow is the Fort Ancient Valley Conference championships, leading into the next three weekends of districts and state. “We could have up to 14 kids go to districts, and I’d be satisfied with five kids headed to state,” says Mr. Switzer. Last year Kylee Knabe (12), who was 30-3 in the 171-pound weight class, and Gunner Lay,

who was 29-4 at 189 pounds, represented Loveland at state, with Gunner being the first freshman to go to state along with the first wrestler to place in Division I (seventh) in Loveland history. Both wrestlers are ex-pected to advance to state this year. Currently, Gunner is 30-1 at 182 pounds and Kylee is 27-2 at 195 pounds. Many teammates hold high records, such as: Brandon Tucker (9), who’s 20-6 at 106 pounds; Charlie Heyob (12), 16-8 at 120; Austin Wesley (10), 19-11 at 132; Chaz Schebor (12), 20-12 at 145; James Caniglia (10), 23-7 at 152; Danny Sarnecki (12), 18-10 at 160; Michael Weber (10), 21-5 at 170; Andy Karle (12), 15-0 at 195; Seth Brennock (10), 20-12 at 220 and Andrew Alten (10), 19-7 at 285. Looking to win another league title, the LHS wrestling team is well on its way.

Wrestlers look to put state in choke hold

Local NCAA teams aim to dribble-drive into March MadnessGunner Lay (top) and Charlie Heyob practice their takedowns.

Photo by Megan Slabaugh

Lay, Knabe vying for repeat state trips

News6FRIDAY, February 10, 2012 Page Editor: Jenna Myklebust

In the midst of the horrific destruction caused by the devastating earthquake that hit Japan last year, many people heard the cries for help and decided to assist the thousands in need. Tommy Sato (10) is one of those people. When Sato heard about the destruction of his home country, he was eager to help. Tommy’s father works for the Red Cross, so Tommy has been to Japan twice with the Red Cross to help translate between the native people and the English-speaking Red Cross workers. He went once during Spring Break last year and again, more re-cently, this past Winter Break. The first time Tommy went to Japan to translate, he was shocked by what he saw. “[There was] nothing. There was debris

Sato chooses to use his voice By Mitch Casperson

Staff Writer

and total destruction everywhere. There were no stores or houses for miles,” he said. Because Japan is geographically located near a major fault line, it has had bad luck in terms of natural disasters. The entire infrastructure was in shambles due to the recent intense earthquake. At first, many citizens had no hope, Tommy said, because all they had ever known was completely destroyed. However, the second time Tommy went to help translate, he saw rebuilding and a recovering nation. When asked why he wanted to help out, Tommy replied, “I wanted to translate be-cause I’m bilingual.” Tommy’s help with the Red Cross was entirely voluntary, but vital in order to help the people of Japan in their time of need.

Tommy Sato takes a break from translating to have lunch.

Photo by Mitch Casperson

Up until Jan. 18, when several major websites blacked themselves out, most people had either a very faint idea or no idea at all what SOPA was. SOPA, the Stop Online Piracy Act, basically would give the government the right to shut down or block a website if it contains even one link to a website that contains pirated media such as music, movies or books. Ironically, the majority of the websites that supply the internet with its pirated me-dia are not even based in the U.S. How-ever, a bill cannot be passed to shut down those foreign websites (since they are out-side the country), so the bill is supposed to do the next best thing: block any websites that contain links to these pirate websites. This would, allegedly, give the govern-ment the power to block major sites such as Google if any search result links a user to pirated media. Protests of this bill caused major web-sites such as Wikipedia, Craigslist, Mozilla (the creators of the Firefox browser), and dozens more to censor themselves for a

Strong opinions pile up against SOPABy Steven Goodman

Entertainment Editor

day in order to show how, as Wikipedia said on their blackout screen, “[SOPA could] fatally damage the free and open internet.” Other major sites did not black them-selves out completely, but instead took a step to educate its users about the bill. Google changed their logo to a black cen-sor bar covering the company name. When a person clicked on the censor bar, he or she was directed to an entire page about SOPA and how it could violate freedom of expression, as opponents of the bill claim. On the other side of the fence are large companies such as the Motion Picture As-sociation of America and the Recording Industry Association of America, who are in full support of the bill. Simply put, they are fed up with losing billions of dollars a year in revenue that pirating “steals” from them. Ironically, the MPAA’s website was hacked by the hacking team Anonymous as their way of protesting SOPA, but that’s another story. Aside from these two major associa-tions, most of the bill’s support lies in rep-resentatives in the House and Senate. Tex-as Representative Lamar Smith, who is in

favor of the bill, responded to the internet “blackout” by releasing a statement that said: “It is ironic that a website dedicated to providing information is spreading mis-information about the Stop Online Piracy Act. The bill will not harm Wikipedia, do-mestic blogs or social networking sites. This publicity stunt does a disservice to its users by promoting fear instead of facts.” Representative Smith is still in favor of SOPA; aside from him though, many rep-resentatives switched sides after the black-out and are now opposed to the bill. In fact, several websites actually went down due to the high volume of citizens who were try-ing to contact their respective representa-tives to express their concerns about this bill. Even President Obama is against the bill. While he does believe something needs to be done about internet piracy, he believes this bill is, to paraphrase a quote, a sledge-hammer, and the issue of piracy needs to be revisited with a scalpel. Right now, SOPA is politically dead. However, it is not gone forever, and plans have been made to not only revisit it, but to completely rewrite it.

In early March, the Millennium Ho-tel downtown will play host to the 2012 Tech Olympics. The Tech Olympics is a lot like “a fair of various games and competitions,” said Reece Martinez (12). Mario Kart, LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Robotics, speed computer coding and speed tex-ting are just a few of the competitions that will take place this year. In addition to these competitions, there will be speakers from technology companies and representatives from lo-cal colleges, as well as opportunities to win scholarships from schools like UC, Miami University and NKU. With the event March 2-4, registra-tion is now open and, according to the Tech Olympics website, will not close, meaning you can even register the day of the event. The price of registration is $150, with financial aid available to those who apply. While the price-tag might seem ex-pensive to some, take into consideration what senior Kevin Boggs said: “It’s one of the most fun things I’ve ever done; you meet a lot of interesting people.” If you’re technologically inclined, or interested in an IT career, the Tech Olympics are definitely something to check out.

Principal interviews to begin: Dr. Marschhausen, Loveland’s superinten-dent, said interviews will take place this month for the LHS principal job. He said the Board of Education has been collecting applications and will begin interviewing soon, and that a hire could be made by the end of February. New Board president: On Jan. 3, the Board held its annual Organization-al Meeting, where it swore in Christine Olsen as president and Linda Penning-ton as vice president for 2012. In addi-tion to these two, Art Jarvis was sworn in for his first term on the Board. New Hall of Fame members: At the Dec. 16 home basketball game, four new members were inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. Bill Gordon (1983 graduate) played baseball for four years, as well as soccer and bas-ketball. Dave Casteel Jr. (1999) had a four-year varsity football career and excelled in track and wrestling. Jillian Partin Campbell (2005) played varsity basketball her entire high school career and was FAVC Player of the Year her senior year. Kevin Schappell (2002) was a four-year starter in basketball.

Tiger techies take Tech Olympics by stormBy Steven Goodman

Entertainment Editor

The music will be blasting, fists will be pumping, and Mardi Gras will be in the air. The annual Mardi Gras dance is returning to Loveland on Feb. 24 for another night of memories and good times. Changes are coming with this dance, including a new DJ, new dance expecta-tions, and improved decorations. JAM En-tertainment will be playing the music this time. They were recommended by various

‘Let the good times roll’ at Mardi Gras danceBy Danielle Meyer

Staff Writer

schools, one of which being Lakota East. However, they have been instructed to cut the music if the dancing gets too out of hand, and students are expected to avoid provocative dancing. The decorations this year will be focused more on lighting and less on all the cardboard cutouts students have seen in the past. “It’s all about the dance floor this year,” says Mrs. Partridge, student council advi-sor. A couple of things that will stay the same are the theme of Mardi Gras and the

beads that will be handed out at the door. Dates are to be asked in a Sadie Hawkins style. That is, girls ask guys. There’s no requirement to dress in Mardi Gras colors, but getting into the theme can always make a dance more fun. The dress code is semi-formal. “It’s not as dressy as Homecoming, but not jeans either,” says Logan Cornett (12), student council president. Ticket sales will take place Feb. 22-24. All sales will be made during lunch. Tick-ets cannot be bought at the door.

Sophomore has twice traveled to Japan to translate for Red Cross

News 7FRIDAY, February 10, 2012 Page Editor: Danielle Meyer

By Carla WeismantelStaff Writer

There are many different reasons why people decide to go into the military. Here are a few of Loveland seniors who plan to enlist and why they want to. Josh Hasley plans to go to the Ma-rines this July. Josh has a passion for the Marines because it is a family tradition. He has been training hard so that he is ready to pursue his dream. Josh takes part in pool functions every second Saturday of the month, and physical training every Tues-day and Thursday. During physical train-ing, the trainees throw tires, run, and do a lot of other grueling exercises. Josh will be done with his training by Halloween. He plans to complete four years of service and then pursue a job in mechanics. Andrew Noland plans to go into the Army after graduation. Andrew made this decision because he believes paying for his education is his responsibility and not his parents. Andrew’s process began by talk-ing to multiple Army recruiters in order to make sure he was suitable for the job. Andrew is going to begin his journey in August. Sam Jones has always been very in-terested in the Army Reserve, but his

sophomore year was when he decided he wanted to pursue it. When asked why he is interested in the Army, he claimed, “I just have so much respect for all of the men and women overseas.” He plans to pursue this path until he has saved up enough money for college, where he dreams of becoming a nurse. Thomas Wassel hopes to be accepted by the United States Naval Academy. The

Naval Academy is a typical four-year col-lege, but after those four years you go to the Navy for five years. Thomas plans to study engineering. In order to get into the United States Naval Academy, Thomas had to get a nomination from congresswoman Jean Schmidt and submit an application. Thomas will find out around April 15 if he got accepted. Reece Martinez hopes to attend the Air

Force Academy to become a pilot. He will complete four years of college, studying engineering, and then become a part of the Air Force for 10 years. He has known that this is what he wanted to do ever since he was a freshman. “Flying on someone else’s dime” is Reece’s main reason for wanting to join the Air Force. Similar to Thomas, Reece got a nomination from Schmidt and will find out if he got accepted in March. Zach Weaver is interested in the Army. He recently applied for a scholarship to the ROTC and will find out if he got it in about a month. He decided to pursue this dream when he was in sixth grade. Zach hopes to get a degree in physiology and help veteran soldiers with post-traumatic stress disorder. Tyler Bernius plans to pursue a career in the Air Force in order to pay off school and enjoy the benefits of being a part of the Air Force. In order for Tyler to get ac-cepted into the Air Force, he had to pass a test, and now he will begin processing. This includes two days of physical training in Columbus. Tyler would like to make a career out of the Air Force while having a degree in psychology. We wish all these upcoming graduates luck as they pursue their career in the mili-tary.

Seniors to serve America with pride

Faces in the crowd: Meet some rising starsBy Reagan Johnstone

Light News Editor

Lauren Wachenfeld (12) - Lauren is a musical and academic genius. She plays guitar, bass, drums, and piano, and even sings. She shows off her musical talents by playing in the praise band at her church. Lauren also records her own music and writes her own songs. She is an outstand-

Photo by Carla WeismantelSam Jones (left) and Reece Martinez show their American pride.

Name Past political Experience

Jobs/Economy Healthcare Environment Website

Newt Gingrich Former Speaker of the House

Stop tax increases and eliminate capital gains taxes. Make America more appealing to business owners by removing restrictions. Return to Reagan-era monetary policies.

Make it more affordable. Add more op-tions for Medicare by allowing people to use private sector services. Reform Medicaid. Reward health and wellness, and protect the sickest groups, who can-not afford insurance.

Remove ban on oil development in the American West. Research clean energy solutions. Replace EPA with Environmental Solutions Agency to work with local governments.

newt.org

Mitt Romney Former Gover-nor of Mass.

Fundamental redesign of civil taxes and reform for corporate taxes. Incorporate a territorial system to encourage multinational businesses to bring their profits back to the USA.

Repeal Obamacare and encourage citizens to purchase their own insurance. Lower health care costs. Give states the responsibility by providing block grants for Medicaid.

Focus on funding basic research. Help government become a facilitator and not an obstacle. Expand energy production in areas like the Gulf of Mexico for U.S. profits.

mittromney.com

Ron Paul Current Texas Representative

Supporter of “Right to Work” to end forced union dues. Refuse to raise the debt ceiling and veto any unbalanced budget presented to him. Oppose unfunded mandates on small businesses.

Only true free market competition for health care will force providers to lower the costs, making it more affordable. Private charity will help those who still can’t afford it to receive health benefits.

A free market is the solution to Ameri-ca’s energy needs. Remove restrictions on drilling and provide tax credits for the use of alternative fuels. Eliminate the EPA.

ronpaul2012.com

Rick Santorum Former Pennsylvania Representative and Senator

Eliminate and lower taxes such as income taxes, reduce taxes for families by tripling the deductible for each child.

Repeal Obamacare and replace with a patient-centered system. Lower costs by increasing competition among health care services and allowing patients to buy healthcare across state lines.

Encourage domestic drilling and energy production. Eliminate energy subsidies and tax credits. Make oil and gas a priority to create more jobs.

ricksantorum.com

Since early last year, Republican can-

The March 6 primary is coming up fast, so The Roar is here to help you get a head start on choosing who you 18-year olds could vote for. Here is a quick summary of

the viewpoints of each candidate on some issues you may care about. For a more comprehensive look at their plans, visit the websites listed.

Brush up on your political knowledge; be ready for primariesBy Elizabeth Worsham

Editor-In-Chief

ing student, having taken five AP classes. Her future plans concern becoming either a flavor chemist or a pharmacist. Jessica Duncan (12) - Jessica has a passion for competi-tive dance. She has been dancing for 10 years in a variety of styles includ-ing ballet, contemporary, jazz, and tap. Jessica dances seven days a week and teaches ballet to little kids at her studio. She plans to continue

dancing in college. Barrett Dannemiller (11) - Barrett is a behind-the-scenes man for foot-ball and boys basketball. Alongside Danny Mc-Manus (11), he records stats for the two teams. Barrett is also an athlete himself, running the 400 and 800 meter dash for varsity track. He is a member of Partner’s Club and volunteers with Stepping Stones, a day camp for mentally disabled children. Bar-

rett plans to study political science before moving on to law school. Guste Rubikaite (10) - Guste is from Lithu-ania; she moved to the U.S. when she was 4. She competes in several var-sity track events, includ-ing the 100 hurdles, high jump, and long jump. She is also a member of Invisible Children and the math team. Guste loves to plays violin for the LHS Strings department and also plays piano.

didates have been fighting for the title of Republican presidential nominee. What started as a race between multitudes of candidates has boiled down to just four.

Seven of Loveland’s own plan to join the military after getting their diplomas this spring

8FRIDAY, February 10, 2012

Loveland in Love

It’s the day stores are filled with pink and red, and people rush through the doors to pick out that perfect bouquet of flowers or box of chocolates. It’s the day you are reminded of that one special person in your life, or perhaps of the fact you might not have one. This day is Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re spending the day in a relationship or single, don’t let it be a day that goes down the tubes. If you have that special someone in mind, try these plans to make it a memorable day: Dinner date- Try the classic approach and make reservations for two at your favor-ite restaurant. Eat in- Try preparing your own meal for a more intimate, creative dinner.Movie marathon- Grab the popcorn and rent your favorite romantic movies to spend the

By Erin PogueStaff Writer

evening together. Plan surprises- Instead of one major plan, fill the day with numerous little sur-prises, such as flowers and candy, that keep the whole day exciting. Even if you don’t have a valentine this year, there’s no reason you should let the day go to waste. Here are some options: Treat yourself- With all the money you save not having to buy gifts, spend a little on yourself. Grab a group- Hang out with a group of people that day. You’re not the only one without a date. Hit the movies- This is the perfect ex-cuse to grab your group of girls and watch your favorite chick flicks all night. Reach out to someone else- Maybe there’s an aunt, uncle, grandparent, or someone you know that could really use the company this year. Take some time out to spend with them.

Couples, singles share Valentine fun

By Alyssa Tipton and Megan SlabaughStaff Writers

How well do these couples know each other?

Flashback to puppy loveBy Megan Slabaugh

Staff Writer

In middle school, changing boyfriends/girlfriends was like changing clothes: an ev-eryday occurrence. After dating someone for two days and falling madly in love, you walk through the halls and find them holding hands with your best friend. Hello, unnecessary drama. After facing heartbreak, you find a new boo to awkwardly hug in the hallway and text “I <3 u” to every night. Hopefully, we all learned from our middle school dating days and can look back and laugh. Here are a few students who can: Haley Edison (12) and Matt Swaine (12) were official three different times. “I was ‘in love’ with Matt, then we would break up and I’d date his friend Cameron Conte (12) for a few days, then go back to Matt.”

Ryan Fisher (12) and Mary Lloyd (12) really hit it off and dated two years, winning the “Best Couple” superlative in eighth grade. Hope Bertke (11) can best be remembered with long-term boyfriend Clay Sneed (11). Alyssa Tipton (12) and Ryan Altman (12) still laugh about their nights of cuddling up, watching The Notebook and exchanging their first kiss. Everly Burke’s (10) and Jake Elfers’ (10) relationship was cut short when they realized the height difference wasn’t going to work out. Andy Karle (12) and Chrissie Capobian-co (12) enjoyed Myspace messaging during their seventh grade dating days. Paige DeWitt (9) and Bryan Soth (9) last-ed a long 1.5 months. Charlie Lawler (10) and Stephanie Bachtell (10) had many anniversaries after dating multiple times.

Love is in the air at Loveland High School. We all see those googly-eyed couples holding hands through the halls and gazing into one another’s love struck eyes. They might seem like they’d know every aspect of each other’s lives, but do they really? The Roar chose four couples to quiz to see just how much they truly know about one another.

Questions: 1. Favorite color? 2. Birthday? 3. Middle name? 4. Favorite TV show? 5. Favorite candy?

Have you ever wondered what LHS teach-ers did with their Valentines back in the glory days? A few teachers shared their stories with us. Some were funny, some awkward, and some just plain weird. Buying a girl chocolate seems like the easy way to a girl’s heart, thought Mr. Weathers. On one Valentine’s Day in high school, he bought the girl of his dreams a box of choco-late. To his misfortune, the girl told him she was allergic to chocolate. Flooded in his guilt and shame, he ate the chocolate himself for comfort. Some might think going to the movies is a romantic date. But when Mrs. Belknap was in college, her date had his friend sneak them into the theater so he didn’t have to pay. “I thought it was really cheap and I wasn’t im-pressed,” she said. After this awful date, Mrs. Belknap doesn’t go anywhere for Valentine’s Day. Being spontaneous on Valentine’s Day is always an excellent way to surprise your sweetheart. Before Mrs. Dell and her husband were married, he snuck into her room while

she was gone and decorated it with flowers, balloons and other various decorations. She was so touched, and still today thinks it was one of the sweetest things he’s ever done. Mrs. Powers and her group of friends all went to Kroger on one Valentine’s Day in college. Watching guys come in and buy their girlfriends candy and roses was mak-ing them sick, so they all bought chocolate chip cookies and had an awesome girls night. Using literature never fails on this spe-cial holiday. Last year Mr. Wagner wrote a poem for his wife. When asked if he could share it with our readers, he replied, “I can’t because it was meant for her only.” Mrs. Hudson had been admiring people who play the flute for a while. She wanted to learn how to play so she could be just as good as the people she watched. Mrs. Hudson’s husband noticed how much she wanted one and surprised her with a flute on Valentine’s Day. Mrs. McCarty’s husband proposed to her on Valentine’s Day a couple years back. He was extremely thoughtful and took her to the place where they had their first date to pop the big question.

By Maddie WhitakerStaff Writer

Teachers fall in love too

There are many theories about love. Some say love is purely emotion and passion. Oth-ers say love is scientific and able to be calcu-lated. Some scientists say that pheromones spark attraction, that hormones testosterone and es-trogen spark lust and desire, that neurotrans-mitters dopamine and serotonin cause one to be “love-struck,” and that hormones oxytocin and vasopressin create attachment. The Roar contacted two love experts from Rutgers Uni-versity, Professors Luis Garcia and Dr. Barry Komisaruk, who somewhat disagree with the “Science of Love” concept. Garcia says pheromones only slightly affect attraction, and dopamine and oxytocin have only a small contribution to the development of love. Garcia explains that the scientists’ claims are not proven or reliable. Love is not so much a study of hormones and neurotrans-mitters but more the study of characteristics that people look for in other individuals. According to Garcia, “homophilly,” or the tendency to fall in love with people who are similar to oneself, plays an important role. This theory is supported by the “matching hypothesis,” which states we are attracted to

those who match us in the number of desir-able traits we possess, whether those traits be looks, money, or personality. Dr. Komisaruk agrees that characteristics are important, but his theory is slightly dif-ferent than Garcia’s. While Garcia believes in “homophilly,” Komisaruk is more supportive of a theory called “love maps.” Komisaruk says, “As we grow up there are people in our life we find attractive or meaningful. Then we meet someone who has an element of what we bonded to when we were young that sparks interest.” He goes on to explain that if you meet someone who has a certain facial ex-pression, body type, voice, or other charac-teristic that subconsciously reminds you of someone you loved as a child, then you are likely to be attracted to that person. How-ever, Dr. Komisaruk notes that, though hor-mones are not the driving factor in love, they do play a role. He says, “Hormones and neurotransmitters sort of set the tone, like spices. They give different flavors to our ex-periences, affecting what we find attractive.” Love is a topic of much discussion. There are many beliefs and theories, yet most re-searchers have come to the consensus that love is different for everyone and there is no simple explanation.

By Jenna MyklebustStaff Writer

Calculate your way to love “Statthew” “McGuder”

**All photos taken by Alyssa Tipton and Megan Slabaugh

Matthew Belcik (12) and Stephanie Jacob (12) Bryson McGillis (11) and Allie Suder (11)

LHS teachers share stories from their romantic days ... or their lack of love

Matt’s guesses:1. Purple2. Jan. 63. Nicole4. Say Yes to the Dress5. Life Savers Gummies

About Steph: Steph’s answers:1. Light blue2. Jan. 63. Nicole4. Say Yes to the Dress5. Life Savers Gummies

Steph’s guesses:1. Green2. Dec. 203. James4. Bow Madness 5. Reese’s

Matt’s answers:1. Green2. Dec. 203. James4. Bone Collector5. Gummy Bears

About Matt:

About Allie:

About Bryson:

Bryson’s guesses:1. Blue2. Aug. 83. Lynn4. Pretty Little Liars5. Swedish Fish

Allie’s guesses:1. Orange2. Nov. 283. Thomas Paul4. ESPN5. Snickers

9Page Editor: Marie Policastro

By Hannah MoloneyStaff Writer

Loveland in Love

Finding love doesn’t have to be a difficult process. Here are some simple steps for find-ing yourself a significant other. 1. Get out and about: Sitting at home doesn’t hack it. Go out and meet new people, whether at a basketball game or just hanging out with a group of friends. It doesn’t matter where you go, as long as you’re committing yourself to getting out. You need to put your-self out there. Sitting at home with your cat complaining how you feel will not cut it. 2. Ask your friends: There is no shame in asking if they know anyone who would be a good fit for you. They’re the people who know you best, so you can trust them to give you a good possible match. Get out of your bubble and don’t be afraid to meet someone new and go on a blind date. If you feel uncomfortable, make the date a group date. Have fun and re-member to just be yourself. 3. Who texts first? When you think you might have found your significant other and you have already exchanged numbers, let the guy text first. That’s the golden rule: guys, text the girl first, and ladies, wait for him to text you. If he never does, he’s obviously not interested, and it’s time to move on to bigger and better things. 4. Use your computer: We live in a world

of technology; don’t be afraid to use it. If you just met someone you like, friend him or her on Facebook. I’m not saying creep on the per-son, but friending them lets them know that you’re interested and you remember them. Technology can be a very useful tool when it comes to finding future relationships. 5. Exercise: Exercising makes you feel good and makes you look good. Working out is another great way to meet people. You get to meet new people while staying healthy. Yoga seems to be the new trend in Loveland, so try it out. Who knows, you may meet your soul mate. 6. Travel: Spring Break is approaching. Go on a trip with your friends to someplace warm, preferably with a beach. Meeting cute boys or girls is always a possibility at the beach. Be bold and strike up a conversation and make plans to hang out. 7. Trust your instincts: If you have a bad feeling about a guy or girl, you’re probably right. Avoid them and move on. There are plenty of fish in the sea. 8. Learn their history: Once you think you’ve found your match, don’t rush into things. Learn about each other first before you D.T.R. Find out their interests, hobbies, similarities and differences. Figure out if you can live with the differences, and if not, they probably can’t live with the differences either. Move on, but try to remain friends.

Find love this February

How well do these couples know each other? Love is in the air at Loveland High School. We all see those googly-eyed couples holding hands through the halls and gazing into one another’s love struck eyes. They might seem like they’d know every aspect of each other’s lives, but do they really? The Roar chose four couples to quiz to see just how much they truly know about one another.

Questions: 1. Favorite color? 2. Birthday? 3. Middle name? 4. Favorite TV show? 5. Favorite candy?

When we think of Valentine’s Day, we typically think of big, red, heart-shaped cards and boxes of assorted chocolates. As many of us know, Valentine’s Day started when Saint Valentine of France would allow non-Catholic couples to marry, which was illegal at the time. He was soon discovered and sentenced to death. When he was in prison awaiting execution, people all over France wrote small notes to him to show their gratitude. This began the tradition of giving each other cards on Valentine’s Day. We usu-ally don’t stop to think that in other parts of the world, the most romantic day of the year may be celebrated differently. Here are some interesting traditions from other countries. * China- Single women will follow a superstition of placing a needle in water.

By Ryan MossStaff Writer

If it floats, the women will supposedly soon find love. * Australia- It is a tradition for a man to give his sweetheart a taxidermied hummingbird. * Denmark- In a tradition called Gaekkebrev, a man will anonymously write a poem to a woman he loves. If the woman correctly guesses who wrote the poem, she wins a prize. * Japan- Valentine’s Day is often called White Day, because couples typically get each other gifts of white chocolate and marshmallows. *Scotland- An equal number of men and women attend a party where the men place their name in a hat and the women draw a name out. Whoever the woman draws is who she must spend the rest of the night with.

“McGuder” “Keriate” “Swees”Bryson McGillis (11) and Allie Suder (11) Nate Cox (10) and Kerianne Cummings (10) Dillon Frees (9) and Corynne Swift (9)

About Allie:

About Bryson:

Bryson’s guesses:1. Blue2. Aug. 83. Lynn4. Pretty Little Liars5. Swedish Fish

Allie’s answers:1. Blue2. Aug. 83. Lynn4. Pretty Little Liars5. Swedish Fish

Allie’s guesses:1. Orange2. Nov. 283. Thomas Paul4. ESPN5. Snickers

Bryson’s answers:1. Orange2. Nov. 283. Thomas Paul4. ESPN5. Snickers

Nate’s guesses:1. Purple2. March 193. Elyse4. Say Yes to the Dress5. Twix

Kerianne’s guesses:1. Blue2. Aug. 183. Matthew4. Two and a Half Men5. Twix

Kerianne’s answers:1. Blue2. March 193. Elyse4. Say Yes to the Dress5. Twix

Nate’s answers:1. Orange2. Aug. 183. Matthew4. Two and a Half Men5. Milky Way

Dillon’s guesses:1. Orange, blue & green2. Nov. 223. Marie4. Criminal Minds5. Kit Kat

Corynne’s answers:1. Orange, blue & green2. Nov. 223. Michelle4. Criminal Minds5. Kit Kat

Corynne’s guesses:1. Orange2. May 93. Walter4. Two and a Half Men5. Twix

Dillon’s answers:1. Orange2. May 93. Walter4. Walking Dead5. Twix

About Kerianne:

About Nate:

About Corynne:

About Dillon:

Marshmallows, stuffed birds: Valentine’s Days vary around the world

Entertainment10FRIDAY, February 10, 2012 Page Editor: Ryan Moss

By Alyssa TiptonStaff Writer

Sweatpants? Check. San-dals? Check. LHS hoodie? Of course. Obviously, these are the necessities of back-to-school apparel for the majority of our classmates. It’s rare to find a confident, creative trend-setter who takes the term “school style” and teaches it a lesson. It’s to this student we present the title “fashionista.” Our fashionista, Abby Schnure (12), has been known to dress to impress since her first days at Love-land High School. Abby’s impeccable taste, keen eye, and daring ways allows her to create outfits that are pure art. Style: Classy rocker chic. Shops: Macy’s, H&M, Forever 21, random stores online. Go-to outfit: All black outfit (dress, blazer, boots, tights) with a pop of color. Trend: Head scarves and thigh-high socks. Abby advises: “Being fashionable isn’t about owning the newest clothes. It’s about how you put your outfits together that makes you fashionable.” What others think about Abby’s style:

What is she wearing?!

“She puts things together that I would never think of. It’s inspiring.” –Abby Mullowney (12) “She knows how to wrap a scarf.” –Thomas McCarty (12) “It’s like the New York runway hits sub-urbia.” –Henry Howard (12)

Looking for a quick, cool treat? These popular spots are great for some quality fro-yo, but at which one should you spend your time?

Yagoot Categories Orange LeafPrice

QualityAtmosphereConvenience

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By Erin PogueStaff Writer

Face Off: Yagoot vs. Orange Leaf When it comes to price, Orange Leaf makes a bigger dent in your wallet with its 87 cents-per-ounce pricing. The scales are pretty even when it comes to the quality of the food you are served. Both places provide you with tasty treats that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Providing more space to enjoy your food, Orange Leaf just barely beats Yagoot with its atmosphere. However, Yagoot is the easiest to get to from LHS, making it more convenient. The tiebreaker is the variety of options available. While Yagoot offers only about

four or five select flavors, Orange Leaf of-fers a self-serve area with just about any flavor you could want. Orange Leaf’s better atmosphere and great variety makes it the winner with a score of 19-18. Either place is a good choice when you want something sweet.

From a dream within a dream, to re-living the same eight minutes over and over, to machines controlling our entire existence, there are some movies that do nothing short of completely blowing your mind. I personally love the kind of movies that really make you think while still tell-ing a great story with great acting. With that thought, here are my top “most mind-blowing” movies. Inception- Rolling off the success of The Dark Knight, Christopher Nolan re-leased this gem, and the immediate reac-tion was that it was one of the most vi-sually stunning and thought-provoking movies of all time. For those who don’t know, this film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as the head of a team that has to implant an idea inside of a man’s subconscious. To do this, they have to go inside his dreams and head even deeper until they are in a dream within a dream within a dream. Source Code- This more recent movie, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, is about a mili-tary operation to stop a bombing planned in a major city. The military will stop it by identifying the bomber, which can be done by sending a soldier into a type of virtual reality, for lack of a better phrase, where he can relive the final eight min-utes before a different bomb is detonated on a train. Gyllenhaal’s goal is to continue to re-enter these eight minutes until the bomber is identified. As if that weren’t astounding enough, there are other twists

that will shock you; most of them I can’t even reveal because it would ruin the plot. Donnie Darko- This movie is really weird, but it’s still a very good movie. It’s the story of a teenager, also played by Gyllenhaal, who is told that the world will end in 28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes, and 12 seconds. Throughout the movie he is trying to piece together what is go-ing to happen to the world, and it ends in such a confusing and surreal way that you may have to watch it two or three times to fully understand it. The Matrix- Up until the conception of Inception, this was the epitome of a mind-blowing movie. The idea that the world around us is actually an immensely complex computer program, and there are machines in the “real world” that use humans like electrical and thermal batter-ies, is what makes this movie so shock-ing and interesting. It follows a group of rebels who break free from the machines and are trying desperately to stop the ma-chines and destroy the Matrix. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind- This is one of my favorites. It’s the story of a man who decides to have brain sur-gery that will erase any memory of his former girlfriend after she does the same. The majority of the movie takes place inside the main character’s memories as he decides, too late, that he doesn’t want the procedure. This movie follows him through his erasing memories with some of the strangest and most visually impres-sive scenes in any movie I’ve seen.

Steven’s Stars: warp your mindBy Steven Goodman

Entertainment Editor

Enter the world of Temple Run, where you will encounter lone explorer Guy Dangerous, who is on a quest to seek safety from wild animals. After stealing a precious idol from a sacred temple, the adventurer is doomed to forever outrun a band of vicious monkeys through the hidden realms of an isolated location. What’s worse? His fate is in the hands, or rather fingers, of teenagers across the globe. With an intense plot such as this, it’s no wonder that Temple Run is the latest addiction—I mean, addition—to the list of popular apps for Apple products. In fact,

it is the No. 1 most-downloaded free app of Apple Inc.’s mobile operating systems (iOS), and has been ranked in the top 50 most downloaded apps for all mobile de-vices of last year. The chances of the game climbing its way up the mobile app fad ladder are high, seeing as it will expand to Android users later this month. Temple Run was created by Imangi Studios. The object of the game is to help Guy Dangerous avoid getting captured and brutally beaten by demonic monkeys. The player must use a finger to guide the run-away along a pathway filled with sharp turns while jumping over gaps and dodging tree branches. Players may also collect coins and treasures that can aid them in their journey,

or unlock extras at the Temple Run store. The game gets more difficult as Guy runs faster and faster to evade the monkeys. Temple Run is quickly becoming the app-le of everyone’s iPhones here at LHS. “I play it every day,” Joey Oberholzer (12) claims. “It’s just an obsession,” says senior Jill Elfers. “And it’s also really hard. Those double gaps just throw you off and make it literally impossible to jump across.” Reagan Johnstone (12) agrees and says, “I still can’t reach one million points. It re-ally makes me mad.” Although it’s tough to beat, quite a number of LHS students are already profes-sionals at Temple Run. Some of the leading

Abby Schnure shows off her high style.

Read this if you dare! Temple Run’s a phenomenonBy Ogonna Ononye

News Editor Top LHS Temple Run scoresRoger Kallis 22,163,576Luke Walker 11,173,635Chrissie Capobianco 8,781,402Adam Beran 7,329,784Chloe Smith 8,957,476Trevor Ealy 3,380,328Mikey Weinberg 3,154,139Dani Reichman 1,110,950

scorers of the game are shown in the ac-companying box. If you’ve never taken a run around the temple before, it’s never too late to start.

Photo by Alyssa Tipton

Entertainment12FRIDAY, February 10, 2012 Page Editor: Ogonna Ononye

The hairspray is empty, every curl is in place, tuxes are on, and the voices are ready: This is the beginning of the show choir season. By Request, LHS’s own show choir, impresses the competition with its outstanding voices and dance moves. By Request is coming off of its best sea-son yet. In 2011 they won “Grand Champi-on” at the East Noble Knight Edition Show Choir Invitational hosted in Kendallville, Ind. Its success last year landed By Request a spot in the World Choir Games, which are being hosted in Cincinnati, July 4-14. By Request is one of the first show choirs to be competing in the World Choir Games, which consists of choirs and show choirs. Specifically, By Request will be competing in the show choir division. There is a lot you may not know about show choir. One thing is for sure: “Glee is nothing like show choir,” says show choir Vice President Megan Kiley (11). By Request members show a lot of dedication. They spend every day in class

So you flip on the TV. You see a famil-iar face looking back at you. Yes, that is Beau Cybulski, the ’10 LHS graduate. Since graduat-ing from Loveland, where Cybulski starred in productions of Bye Bye Birdie and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Cybulski has moved to New York. He is enrolled at Pace University, where he is studying musical theater, and plans to pursue the-ater and film based

This month, most movie fanatics will be getting excited about the Academy Awards. Some will pick up a magazine like Entertainment Weekly to fill in their predic-tions for who will win Best Actress/Actor, Best Picture, Best Special Effects, etc, on Feb. 26. Have you ever wondered, though, why there is only an awards show for the best of the best in film? Why not recognize the worst of the worst as well? Well, for any-body who has ever thought that, you’re in luck: There is an awards show set up just for this purpose. The Golden Raspberry Awards (fond-ly known as the Razzies) was founded

CSI:Miami:Beau Cybulski

practicing, along with Monday and Thursday evenings and multiple hours on the weekend. President Matt Swaine (12) says, “There is always room for improvement.” He says he won’t stop practicing until ev-ery dance move is perfected and every note is the perfect pitch. Tonight and tomorrow night, Showfest will be hosted at LHS. By Request’s numbers include “Give A Little Love” by Tom Jones, “Everybody Needs Somebody to Love” by The Blues Brothers, “If You’re Out There” by John Lennon, “Cross the Line” by Superchick, and “Cha-Cha” by Chelo. The mu-sic isn’t the only showstopper; the costumes speak for themselves. The girls show off orange dresses full of se-quins, and the boys look dashing in their all-white suits. When you go see the show choir, you may not recognize some of the new faces on stage. Daniel Kiley (9), for one, is a tal-ented freshman, and he has all eyes on him

when he shows off his moves. “The freshmen all have potential to be outstanding,” says Matt. By Request has some qualities that set it apart from the competition. By Request’s dance moves in the song “Cross the Line” are very intricate and showcase its tal-

ent. Mitchell Bilotta (11) is one of these stars when he belts out his solo in the song “Cha-Cha.” “We are better than everyone in Amer-ica,” says junior Luke Walker. Hopefully they will be able to prove this to be true this season, and live up to last season’s success.

By Bridget LandisStaff Writer

By Request is seen breaking it down in a 2011 show. Photo courtesy of Luke Walker

in 1981 by J.B. Wilson. The ceremony is purposely downgraded compared to the Academy Awards to deliberately appear low-end and tacky. The categories are al-most identical to those of the Academy Awards, except that they are the “worst of” as opposed to “best of.” On occasion, some “special categories” are added as seen fit. Some examples of these categories have been Worst Excuse for Family Entertain-ment, Worst Excuse for an Actual Movie and Worst Eye-Gouging Misuse of 3D. The nominees are usually announced on the eve of the Academy Awards, and are chosen by a group of journalists, cinema-fans and employees of the film industry. Typically, the Razzies are shown the day after the Academy Awards, but this year the date has been shifted to April Fools’ Day.

out of New York City. On Jan. 29, Cybulski appeared on an episode of CSI: Miami. He portrayed a 19-year-old named Cameron Locke who suffered the loss of his father, a skydiver. Cybulski was able to get in contact with the producer of CSI: Miami, Ann Donahue, also a Loveland graduate. Donahue had Cybulski send his headshot and resume. The next step was for Cybulski to send a video audition. Cybulski ended up being too young for that specific role but im-pressed the producer enough to have her call back and ask him to go through the same process for another part. The next night, he got a call that he landed the part. He flew out the next week to shoot and was lucky enough to stay with fellow LHS grad Mariam Noory, who lives in down-town Los Angeles. Being mainly a stage actor, this experi-ence was a completely different process for Cybulski. He said, “Filming for TV is different

Show Choir redefines stereotypical “high school musical”

By Marie PolicastroStaff Writer

from stage because it’s a lot of waiting and there are a lot of changes. “The writers are right there on set, so if they don’t feel like the scene is really mov-ing or flowing the right way, they can just rewrite the scene on the spot, which is dif-ferent from theater because once the show is up, there is no going back.” In addition to having this show on his resume, Cybulski is now able to join the Screen Actors’ Guild. “This opens a lot of doors and will make it possible for me to be seen for so many things I wouldn’t have been eligible for be-fore,” he says. Cybulski is currently working as an un-derstudy for the non-singing soldier en-semble in Aida at the Metropolitan Opera. “I am incredibly grateful for the chance to be on that stage. It’s one of the most beautiful stages/theaters in all of New York City,” he said. This episode of CSI: Miami is only a glimpse of what there is to see of Cybulski. Watch for him on stage or screen.

It’s usually a rare occurrence, but on occasion the actor or actress who wins will actually show up to give an acceptance speech. Typically, these are people who have a very good sense of humor. (Can you blame Sylvester Stallone for not showing up when he was nominated for Worst Actor of the Century in 2000?) The actors who do show up usually do something funny. When Sandra Bullock won Worst Movie for All About Steve, she handed out free cop-ies of the movie to ev-eryone who attended. When Halle Berry gave an acceptance speech for Worst Ac-tress in Catwoman, she

gave her speech while holding the Oscar she won the night before in her other hand. Whether or not you actually watch the Razzies on April Fools’ Day this year, at least take a trip to their website (razzies.com) and see how many of the worst of the worst you agree with.

By Steven GoodmanEntertainment Editor

The Razzies: Get psyched to watch the worst

Photo courtesy of Beau CybulskiBeau Cybulski

Go behind the scenes as LHS grad makes TV debut

By Request readies for a big season

Light News 13FRIDAY, February 10, 2012 Page Editor: Hannah Moloney

What do you do when you’re bored? Watch television? Scroll through Twitter? Creep on Facebook? Becca Pearson (12) and Sarahlogan “Slogan” Boerger (9) spend their time crocheting and weaving threads for love. This fall, Becca and Slogan started a non-profit organization called Threads for Love. The profits from this group go to many different charities, including In-visible Children and Relay for Life. This Christmas, Threads for Love adopted fami-lies and purchased gifts for them. Becca and Slogan found inspiration for this generous endeavor at Loveland’s craft show. They met a spokesperson from the non-profit organization I Know Hope. Both girls bought bags from this organiza-tion and were inspired. The spokesperson from I Know Hope gave them this piece of advice: “All you need is a passion and a tal-ent.” With this advice, they started Threads for Love and Loveland High School’s Cro-chet Club. The Crochet Club meets every Friday after school in Mrs. Bosse’s room (100). You can learn how to crochet. Mrs. Bosse says with pun intended, “Come try it once.

By Marie PolicastroStaff Writer

(The Roar will feature a top 10 list each issue. It’s completely up to the author, de-termined randomly, what he or she wants to count down.) From classic fairy tales to modern-day musicals, Disney has inspired us to fol-low our dreams and believe the incredible. However, many Disney themes are just too unrealistic for our own good. Although I claim to be one of the most die-hard Dis-ney lovers out there, these ideas are just too ludicrous to ignore. Zac Efron, please forgive me. 1. Life is a musical. This is actually a controversial matter, considering dream-ers like me believe it to be true while many others disagree. It’s unlikely that the soundtrack of your life will follow you in the form of hidden speakers and choreo-graphed dances. But, if you enjoy leaping through the hallways and singing at the top of your lungs in the cafeteria, go for it. 2. Kiss a frog, get a prince. No, kissing

By Ogonna OnonyeNews Editor

Photo by Kyle Sieg

Be the first to spot senior Mikey Weinberg ballin’ with the freshmen.

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Mr. Stephens

Crochet with Threads for Love

You’ll be hooked.” After the winter weather has passed, Crochet Club will start making other crafts as well, such as fabric flowers and head-bands. “Do-it-yourself skills are dying out in our generation, and we want to keep them alive,” says Becca. This organization is weaving literal threads of love for Threads for Love. If you want to be a part of the difference, just join in.

a slimy amphibian will not transform it into a tall, dark and handsome companion. The message you’re supposed to receive from this illustration is to never judge a book by its cover. However, kids don’t understand this deeper meaning of kissing a frog and instead take it literally. It’s better just not to kiss any real frogs at all. 3. Kiss a frog, turn into a frog. If you go the route of The Princess and the Frog, one of the newest Disney classics, you’ll find the opposite of what happens in No. 2. Still, this goes against all forms of reality. What’s next, your first date on a lily pad? 4. Hannah and Miley are different people. We all know Miley Cyrus is an actress who plays the role of Hannah Mon-tana on TV. But hundreds, maybe thou-sands of kids, cried themselves to sleep when she took off that wig once and for all. This fateful action just proves we can’t all have the best of both worlds. 5. Every actor is a singer. Taking a cue from No. 4, this is obviously not true. Yes, many high-quality actors do have a com-mon talent for singing as well, like Anne

Hathaway and Neil Patrick Harris. But if that natural ability just isn’t there, it can’t be forced, not even with Auto-Tune. 6. Summer lasts forever. False. The fact that Phineas and Ferb is always set during the summer tricks viewers into thinking that school will just never come again. But this is obviously a lie. Accord-ing to the theme song, “There’s 104 days of summer vacation,” which is an exaggera-tion in itself. Even so, there have been over 140 episodes of Phineas and Ferb, none of which showcases them at school. Hmm, those extra 36 episodes are starting to look a little sketchy… 7. Relationships = Utter Happiness. It’s common for the endings of Disney films to feature the main character finally getting together with his/her crush. As we have all experienced, this doesn’t happen 100 percent of the time in real life. It’s okay not to always have a significant other in life. There are plenty of other blessings to make you happy. Disney just tries to hide them. 8.Prince Charming is not a player.

Really? I bet Cinderella, Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty beg to differ. Get the three of them in a room together, then see who lives happily ever after. 9. Wizards are how they appear on Wizards of Waverly Place. First of all, we all know wizards don’t run sandwich shops in the suburbs of Manhattan, but rather live within the underground societies of the Eu-ropean world (note Harry Potter series). Second, there isn’t a family wizard compe-tition. The only real wizard competition is between Harry and Voldemort. Get it right. 10. Always turn down great opportu-nities for your friends. In most every Dis-ney film, the main character values friend-ship over being successful. It’s true that we all need friends to encourage us, laugh with us, and be there for us throughout life. When it comes to one’s dreams however, shouldn’t one follow his or her heart rath-er than think about their friend’s fleeting emotions? I’m not promoting selfishness, but a healthy balance between relation-ships and one’s career is more realistic and advantageous.

Top 10 misconceptions from Disney movies

Photo by Marie PolicastroMegan Kiley (11) loves to crochet.

Stressing over school? Take a break and check out these crazy stories that re-cently popped up in the news.“If I die young, bury me in satin…” What will your last thoughts be before you die? Or better yet, what will your last status updates be? There’s an app for that. Facebook recently introduced an app called “If I Die” to take care of this. First, you install the app and choose three friends to verify your death after you pass on. It is then time to compose videos or status messages that will be posted after your death. Once your three friends confirm your death, the messages will be posted to your Facebook wall. No one, not even the company that cre-ated the app, can see your messages until they are posted after your death. Your fi-nal Facebook posts are taken care of. At least that’s one less thing to worry about when your time comes. (Source: Huff-ington Post.)Cupid, the “Love Cat” An orange tabby cat in Houston was nicknamed “Cupid” with good rea-son. The stray was found with an arrow struck right through it from shoulder to shoulder. A vet removed the arrow and found that fortunately, no vital organs

By Reagan JohnstoneLight News Editor

Say WHAT?! Check out crazy newswere struck by the weapon. It was ruled that the arrow piercing the cat was inten-tional, but no suspects have been found. Luckily, Cupid is expected to turn out okay. (Source: NBC News.)Beyoncé is so fly Pop sensation Beyoncé was honored for her musical talents by having a fly species named after her. The fly was captured in 1981, which is the same year Beyoncé Knowles was born. Better yet, the fly sports a golden booty, which also contributes to its name. Looks like flies can be “bootylicious,” too. (Source: San Francisco Chronicle.)Freak accident Dante Autullo, a Chicago man, didn’t expect to become a medical miracle. Autullo questioned if doctors were jok-ing when they showed him an X-ray of a three-inch nail protruding through his skull, just inches from the area of the brain that controls motor functions. Apparently, he shot himself in the head with a nail gun while building a shed the day before and didn’t even realize it until going to the hospital the following day. Autullo will be okay, but presum-ably next time he’ll be a little more alert when using his tools. (Source: Huffing-ton Post.)

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Buzz14FRIDAY, February 10, 2012 Page Editor: Maddie Whitaker

While walking through the halls of Loveland High School, you may see many people you are attracted to. You may think, “There’s no way this gorgeous person is available,” and it’s nearly impossible to find out without the risk of embarrassment. Have no fear: The Roar is here to show-case some of the sexiest singles this school has to offer. Abby Hoff: If you’ve ever been to a track or cross country meet, you’ve seen this fascinating senior running for the Ti-gers. Abby is a dog person who loves at-tending church with a few of her good friends. When she’s not running, Abby volunteers at a hospital. She is looking for a guy who is taller than she is and is also cute, outdoorsy, athletic, and nice. Austin Klueh: This senior soccer star is one of the best singles at LHS. He is a first team all-state soccer player. He has commited to Cincinnati State after he had gotten interest from multiple Division I schools. Outside of soccer, he enjoys long walks on the beach and reading the diction-ary by candlelight. He is looking for a girl who is beautiful both inside and out. Bridget Landis: This junior shopaholic loves watching sports while hanging out with her friends. She wants to kick it on a beach in Maui someday. Bridget gets in-volved in many different activities, includ-ing Partner’s Club, softball, youth group, or yoga. She sums up what she wants in a boyfriend with one simple quote: “Tim Tebow.” Matt Becker: This junior oozes class. In his down time, he loves listening to relaxing music while partaking in pleas-ant conversation with friends. He’s also a family man who enjoys nothing more than

By Kyle SiegStaff Writer

By Danny McManusStaff Writer

Students aren’t the only ones to em-barrass themselves while at school. Check out these incredibly funny and embarrassing moments some of your teachers have managed over the years. The comical senior English and Jour-nalism teacher, Mr. Schmidt, was caught with his fly down once on the first day of class. A girl sitting in the front row an-nounced this to Mr. Schmidt and the en-tire class. All that was left for Mr. Schmidt to do was awkwardly turn around and zip up his pants.

Think that’s a bad one? Imagine flashing the entire hallway your underwear. This was a reality for Mrs. Hueber one day af-ter fourth block. She exited the bathroom with her dress tucked into the back of her underwear and continued to walk down the busy hallway until Mr. Weathers was able to save the rest of her dignity. Desks and chairs also seem to be a leading prop in teachers’ embarrassment at LHS. Ms. Templeton seems to always have it to-gether… except one day when she sat on a desk with a loose bolt, sending her straight to the ground. Ms. Templeton isn’t the only one to have a problem with classroom furniture. Leaning

too far back on a chair also sent Mr. Geiger flying to the floor. In embarrassment, he decided to continue teaching the rest of the lesson on his back. Even some of your favorite math teach-ers have a share of embarrassing moments that occurred at Loveland High School. The news that Mrs. Dell was going to have a baby was a little embarrassing when a student yelled out during class, “Are you pregnant or just getting fat?” Luckily, Mrs. Dell was only pregnant, not gaining weight. The intelligent Mr. Bowdler even has an embarrassing mind blank every once in a while. The worst was when he was try-

By Carla WeismantelStaff Writer

Whenever you go on a date, do you try your best to avoid awkward moments? Here are some stories of people who could not avoid awkwardness on their dates. When Henry Howard (12) and Andrew Karle (12) were sophomores, they went on a double date. Henry knew his date, and tried to set up Andrew with his date’s friend. It did not go very well. They went to Olive Garden. Henry and his date had a grand time, while Andrew sat looking around and never talked to his date. He re-calls it as the “worst set-up date ever.” Meghan Tegtmeier (11) and Dean Lowry (11) were in for more than they expected when they went on a date to the movies in middle school. They went to see

The Day the Earth Stood Still, which they both ended up hating. Meghan’s father was also going to the theaters that night with Meghan’s mom and friend. Her fa-ther didn’t want to see the chick flick Meghan’s mom and friend wanted to see, so he ended up going to the same movie as Dean and Meghan. The father had no idea that it was the same movie Dean and Meghan were in, and he sat a couple rows behind them. Andrew Bessey’s (11) and Kelsey Wag-ner’s (11) first date was unusual. Kelsey went over to Andrew’s house to hang out. They ended up walking to a neighbor’s bench and sat down. After talking for about two hours, they noticed that they had been sitting on complete opposite ends of the bench the entire time.

When Kyle Michelfelder (11) and Ka-tie Swaine (11) were freshman, they had to have their respective parents drive them to the park to meet each other, where the best (and only) topic of conversation for the date was movies. They talked about movies for two hours, and then went home. Lauren Dusold (12) was taken out on a date. The boy wanted to surprise her, so he took her out for ice cream. She was sur-prised when she found out she was going to get ice cream, because she doesn’t eat it. Her date had no clue. Matthew Noland (9) went out on a date to a movie with a girl, but she did not seem to enjoy the movie as much as he did. She sat there texting the entire time. Marie Policastro (12) once thought that she was just going to hang out with her

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friend. Little did Marie know she had been tricked into having a double date, and that she would end up riding in the same car as her date, just him and Marie. Marie had never met him. Carla Weismantel (11) and Nick Ro-dier (11) remember a date they went on in fourth grade with another couple, and they also remember not even sitting next to each other at the movie. Math teacher Mrs. Belknap once had a blind date at a restaurant. The blind date’s mom was Mrs. Belknap’s eye doctor’s secretary. The eye doctor just happened to be at the restaurant that night. At Mrs. Belknap’s next appointment, the eye doc-tor asked Mrs. Belknap how the date went with her secretary’s son. Mrs. Belknap re-plied, “Not well.”

ing to clean the board off and accidentally sprayed the board cleaner into his eyes. Basketball coach and math teacher Mrs. Brothers was embarrassed her very first year of teaching when her clothes began to literally rip off by the seams. She is still hoping the students didn’t notice her wardrobe malfunction. Mrs. Evans ran into a support beam in the main hallway once when she wasn’t looking, causing a huge bump to appear on her forehead for the next week or so. “I ran into it so hard I almost knocked my-self out,” she said. We all have our embarrassing moments, teachers and students.

Photo by Kyle Sieg

Photo by Kyle Sieg

From left: Jeff, Max, Matt and Austin

From Left: Abby, Bridget, Lauren and Meg

time with his loved ones. Matt hopes to at-tend LSU in the future, so ladies should try to get this Southern gentleman while they can. He’s looking for a girl who is goofy, but can also hold a serious conversation. Lauren Mary: This sophomore is a sweet girl who is also fierce on the soccer pitch. Outside of soccer, she enjoys time with her good friends. She likes cute and cuddly things such as her favorite animal, the koala. She loves the beach and warm weather, and she is looking for a guy who can be himself, but also show her respect. Max Mather: This sophomore stud is a standout already on both the football and la-crosse fields. He led the football team with five interceptions this past season while also punishing ball carriers. He hopes to play college lacrosse someday. This rough and tough athlete also has a sensitive side. He says his dream girl would have “eyes that melt my heart, and a smile that bright-ens my day.” Meg Policastro: This freshman is quite the people person and enjoys being around her friends and family. She is kept busy with her favorite sports; golf and lacrosse, but she still finds time to ski because it is a passion of hers. She loves monkeys of all kinds, whether they are gorillas, orang-utans, or chimpanzees. Her dream guy is Pittsburgh Penguins forward, Sydney Crosby. Jeff Prifti: This freshman is a very good athlete. He got varsity playing time in foot-ball, and he also plays for the junior varsity basketball team. Outside of school sports, he enjoys a nice game of golf. He also has an adventurous side, saying the one place he wishes he could go on vacation is the lost, underwater city of Atlantis. He likes brown-haired girls who are down to earth and shorter than him.

FRIDAY, February 10, 2012

People 15 Page Editor: Matt Becker

Facebook is a fun way to get to know others. Each month, The Roar will pick one student at random (hitting names on a dartboard) to help introduce you to new faces, Facebook style.

By Ogonna OnonyeNews Editor

Grade: Senior.

Activities: Softball, music.

Favorite movies: Harry Potter and the Death-ly Hallows-Part 2.

Favorite TV Shows: The Big Bang Theory.

Favorite singer: Taylor Swift.

Favorite class: AP English.

Heroes: My parents.

Can’t live without: Cell phone.

Pet peeve: “When people cut in line.”

Fun fact: “I have a big red truck.”

Cara Witherby “Can’t wait to graduate!”

Lindsey Wittwer

Rachel Wittwer

Anna Lawrence

Courtney Rump

Kristen Hale

Serah Duvall

Photo by Erin Pogue

Birthday:December 29, 1993

Ashley Andrews (11)Matthew Albert (10)

Sarah Tribby (11)Katie Loomis (11)

Chloe Schwartz (10)

Anime Club

Meetings: Held at the Symmes Library after school every other Friday and every third Wednesday. Events: Masquerade Party: Clad in masks to discuss An-ime and socialize. The first party was a huge success and the club plans to have more parties in the future.

Description: Anime Club celebrates the creativity and unique ideas of Anime. Anime is Japanese animation and is found in comic books, tele-vision shows, and movies. Members of the club come together to talk about different anime works and to socialize. Recent activities of the club include discussing SOPA and the differing opinions of members in the club. “Come to Anime Club if you are interested in something dif-ferent, diverse, and fun,” says President Ashley Andrews (11).

This is your astrological guide to this month, based on the stars and the imagination of The Roar. These are completely true, but take the advice with a grain of salt. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) – It’s your time to shine now, Aquarius, so go for it! Do something you’ve always wanted to do. Your bucket list isn’t going to cross off its own items. (Caution: The Roar is not responsible for any consequences you may face.) Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) – People are finally starting to notice your superstar potential. Sing at the top of your lungs in the hallways or make up your own dance moves at lunch. If you’ve got it, flaunt it. Aries (March 21-April 19) – You’re going to face some tough decisions in the near future. If you need to clear your mind, take a sip of green tea, read a couple magazines, listen to some chill tunes, then get back to work. A relaxed mind is a healthy mind. Taurus (April 20-May 20) – Warm up those vocal chords before serenading your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day. It’s a romantic gesture, but your date might burst with laughter if you belt out a less-than-lovely sounding love song. Gemini (May 21-June 20) – Good news: You will stumble upon a great amount of money at the store. Bad news: The pro-wrestler who dropped it in front of you is not one to be messed with. Tip: Do not try and outrun him; simply return his cash with a smile. Cancer (June 21-July 22) – An Egg McMuffin has been tantalizing your taste buds ever since you saw that McDonald’s commercial last Sunday. Cave in to the craving. You deserve it. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) – You’re confident around your peers, but when it comes to that cutie you’ve been eying, you tend to shy away. On the 14th, capture the heart of your crush with a Hershey’s kiss… or a real one. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – You will soon discover you have a crazy talent that no human has ever had before. Keep it on the down-low if reporters come knocking on your door. It’s best to save the good stuff for The Ellen Degeneres Show, even if you have to wait a few years. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) – Party over here, whoop, whoop! You’ve been studying super hard lately and are in major need of a break. Don’t hesitate when a soul train line comes your way— jump in. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) – Uh-oh, looks like you’re going to get hit… by Cupid’s arrow. This shot of love will have you melting into the arms of an old flame. It’s about time to rekindle that fire. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) – Embrace your inner rock star and have a jam session with your best buds. You might rip a pair of leather pants while rocking out on your guitar, but don’t fret; it was a mistake to have worn them in public anyway. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Remember the 2003 Freaky Friday remake starring then-innocent Lindsay Lohan? Watch it again and take notes this time. Let’s just say you won’t be feeling like yourself for the next few days. Oh, and refrain from fortune cookies at all costs.

Horoscopes

Stress relief tunes

Sometimes, after a long, stressful day, rath-er than doing something to calm themselves down, people will listen to angry songs to get their frustrations out. Going against the lovey-dovey theme of this issue, here’s a list of the best songs to listen to after a hard breakup or losing a big game. “Down With the Sickness”- Disturbed “Radicals”- Tyler, The Creator “I Hate Everything About You”- Three Days Grace “Killing In the Name”- Rage Against the Machine “The Fight Song”- Marilyn Manson “Like Toy Soldiers”- Eminem “Picture to Burn”- Taylor Swift “Undead”- Hollywood Undead “2nd Sucks”- A Day to Remember “Before He Cheats”- Carrie Underwood

By Ryan MossStaff Writer

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The Anime Club and a couple of friends look animated at a recent meeting.

‘Stuff ’ Guys SayBy Sabrina Newstead

Editor-in-Chief

If you have a Twitter account, then you probably know and follow [stuff]girlssay. These witty phrases accurately state every-thing that girls say to each other or just ex-press in general. It was such a big hit, videos were made and uploaded onto YouTube. We girls have gotten a brutal yet funny bashing, but now it’s the guys’ turn. Read be-low for “Stuff” Guys Say. “She’s just a friend.” “It’s fine; I’ve done this like a million times.” “I’m hungry.” “No, I’m not lost.” “I thought that’s what you wanted.” “I could bench that.” “I can’t find it.” “Dude.” “You look fine.” “I know what I’m doing.” “It’s good enough.”

Photo courtesy of Ashley Andrews

Caboose16FRIDAY, February 10, 2012 Page Editor: Steven Goodman

It’s pretty much commonly agreed upon, at least by The Roar staffers, that Journalism is one of the more stressful classes at LHS. From the brainstorming meetings to the inter-viewing to the page designing, making a newspaper is a lot more work than most people would believe. This month, we’re going to allow you a glimpse inside the making of The Roar, from the initial formation of ideas to the making of all 16 pages. 1. Kyle Sieg (12) excitedly brings up an idea for an article during the most recent brain-storming session. 2. Mr. Schmidt provides “constructive criticism” about the first draft of the staff’s ar-ticles. 3. Danny McManus (11) interviews Mrs. Belknap for an article in this issue. 4. Ogonna Ononye (12) attempts to sell an ad, one of the toughest jobs of a Roar staff member. 5. Andrew Bessey (11) works on a final draft of his most recent article. 6. The editors-in-chief Sabrina Newstead (12) and Elizabeth Worsham (12), generally take on the most stressful jobs. 7. Mitch Casperson (11), left, and Ryan Moss (11) hand out papers to an excited group of students during lunch.

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