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the Pow Wow Photos/Samantha Ricci-Weller Senior Toby Sullivan practices his evil, haunting stare as he prepares for his job at the 3rd Street Asylum. WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF? Senior Austin Clouse takes you through Bonner’s own 3rd Street Asylum. See pages 6 and 7. Bonner Springs High School • Vol. 75, Issue 2 • Oct. 28, 2011

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the Pow Wow

Photos/Samantha Ricci-Weller

Senior Toby Sullivan practices his evil, haunting stare as he prepares for his job

at the 3rd Street Asylum.

What are you afraid of?

Senior Austin Clouse takes you through

Bonner’s own 3rd Street Asylum.

See pages 6 and 7.

Bonner Springs High School • Vol. 75, Issue 2 • Oct. 28, 2011

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October 28, 2011NEWS2

Day of the Dead just around the corner

Adios books, hola stories

By SIERRA SEACATSta� Writer

As students went to their Spanish classes this year, they were met with a surprise: a completely di� erent method of teaching.

Previously the Spanish classes had focused on verb conjugations, grammar rules, and book work. Now, they are focusing on � uency and speaking skills.

Spanish teachers Kelly Hoopes and Susan Swabb said they are now using Teaching Pro� ciency � rough Reading and Storytelling (TPRS), an instructional model that emphasizes storytelling and writing in place of rote memorization and book work.

Instead of focusing solely on the text, students write their own stories in Spanish and read stories solely in Spanish.

� is method of instruction was invented out of need by a teacher named Blaine Ray in the 1970s. He was challenged to � nd something that would keep 50 students entertained with no textbooks, and TPRS is the result of the evolution of his original method.

Hoopes and Swabb attended a conference this past summer on TPRS and decided that it was worth implementing, thinking that it would make their students better Spanish speakers.

“I was tired of kids graduating from Spanish IV not being able to speak as well as they should be able to speak Spanish. Yes, they could conjugate a verb, and yes, they knew 15 articles of clothing, but could they understand directions in Spanish if someone were giving them in Spanish? I don’t think so. I was dissatis� ed even though it wasn’t the students’ fault or my fault. It was the approach,” Swabb said.

TPRS exposes the students to more input, meaning that they hear more Spanish. Research shows that input is the key to helping

students learn a foreign language.So far it appears that Spanish students are

reacting positively to the change.“It is very fun and enjoyable,” said

sophomore Weston Vitt.� ey also � nd it more entertaining than

the previous method.“It is very interesting and funny,” said

senior Joseph Dooley.� e teachers also believe that students are

having more fun with the TPRS method. “I think our students are really enjoying

this method. � ey are getting to be creative and learning words and phrases that are important to them and important to speaking,” Hoopes said.

Swabb enjoys this new method teaching, despite it being more exhausting.

“It’s easier to give an assignment out of the textbook and let kids sit and � nish it, but now I have to be more active, but I’m very active anyway so that feels comfortable to me,” Swabb said.

Hoopes also � nds this method of teaching more enjoyable.

“I enjoy it a lot more, focusing more on just speaking and providing opportunities for our students in the future rather than focusing on those small grammar rules,” Hoopes added.

Even though it is still early in the year, both Hoopes and Swabb agree that the switch to TPRS has gone well and that in the end it will help their students learn to speak better Spanish more e� ciently.

“I am feeling very positive,” Swabb said. “I’m feeling the way it’s going to be is that the kids will know what sounds right to them with this method. � ey may not be able to say that this is correct because their adjective agrees with number and gender, a grammatical description, but it will just sound right to them and that’s the way we speak English. It just sounds right.”

By SIERRA SEACATSta� Writer

When skeleton decorations go up in the Spanish rooms at the end of October, they aren’t for Halloween.

Instead they are for Dia de los (the Day of the Dead) a Mexican holiday that is celebrated on Nov. 1 each year.

Not to be confused with Halloween, Day of the Dead is about gathering with friends and family to remember loved ones who have passed away.

Spanish teachers Susan Swabb and Kelly Hoopes are coming up with activities they can

Spanish classes transitionto new instructional method

do in their class to celebrate this traditional holiday.

One thing Swabb intends on having her students do is to make an ofrenda.

Ofrendas, which are an important part of the Day of the Dead, are three-tiered altars built in the homes of Mexican families in remembrance of relatives and friends they have lost.

� e ofrendas must include three levels, which represent the departed’s life on earth, life before earth, and life a� er earth. You must also include representations of the four ele-ments: earth, wind, � re, and water.

Pictures of the loved ones and some of their possessions are also placed on the ofren-das. � eir favorite foods are included because tradition suggests that their soul will travel back to you and they will need sustenance.

Swabb has had her Spanish IV students make ofrendas in the past and has found the experience enjoyable.

“You really learn a lot about your students, because they share information about their loved ones, and it shows the signi� cance of how nice this holiday is in remembering and learning,” Swabb said.

Swabb says she will have her Spanish I stu-

dents do some sort of arts and cra� s project so they understand what the holiday represents.

Spanish teacher Kelly Hoopes plans on having her classes do some sort of research or historical activity regarding Dia de los Muertos traditions, and she said all of the Spanish classes will celebrate the holiday with � estas that include pinata breaks, specialty foods and other activities.

“Mexicans have an unique perspective on death. � ey don’t fear it; they celebrate the passing of their loved ones,” Hoopes said.“It is important to celebrate Dia de los Muertos so that we understand their perspective.”

TOP: REACHING FOR THE FLAG, junior Stephan Lewis plays the role of Christopher Columbus during a story in his 5th hour Spanish class. (Photo/Tessa Newberry)BOTTOM: SPANISH TEACHER Susan Swabb helps her students write the details to a story they had created during class. (Photo/Sammy Ricci-Weller)

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November

BRIEFLY

October 28, 2011 NEWS 3

POP SHOW: For just $4 per student, you can hear Michael Jackson’s “Beat It,” Lady Antebellum’s “Need You Now” and many other hits at the vocal music department’s fall pop show. Directed by Brian J. White, featured vocalists will per-form in this talent show-like concert in the auditorium on Nov. 10 -11 at 7 p.m.

ACADEMIC DECATHLON: Academic Decathletes are planning to start off their competitive season by attending a regional tournament Nov. 19 which will be held at Shawnee Mission South High School

STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE: Seniors, remember those tedious state assessments from your sophomore year? That hard work will be recognized on Nov. 11 during an assembly to honor the Class of 2012 for achieving a Standard of Excellence in Reading given by the State of Kansas.

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD: Under the direction of sponsor Chris Klager, Science Olympians have been have been building towers, thermodynamic containers, and handmade instruments to prepare for their approaching competition at Shawnee Mission South on Nov. 12.

SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY: Members of Spanish Honor Society have been busy planning fi eld trips to learn about the cultural aspects of Spanish-speaking countries. On Nov. 1, SHH members plan to attend a Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) exhibit at the Mattie Rhodes Art Gallery.

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Daylight Savings

No SchoolProfessional Development

Yearbook Group Picture Day

WPA Dance. 7 p.m.-10 p.m.

No SchoolThanksgiving Beak

Senior Class meeting

A lofty goal

Brave Cave continues to evolve

Seventh hour Advance Carpentry expands classroom spaceBy SHELBY MATASta� Writer

Under the direction of � rst-year teacher Casey Seirer, a team of 13 students are collaborating to add a second-� oor lo� to the Wood Tech classroom, an addition that will make classroom life easier and more organized.

What led Seirer to the idea of building the lo� was the lack of space in the shop area. With enrollment numbers up, space was a big issue. Students didn’t have a decent amount of room where they could work or an adequate place to store projects. A lo� , Seirer thought, would � x the problem.

Before the project even started, Seirer had to decide which of his � ve classes would be in charge of building the lo� . � is choice was easy for Seirer.

Seirer picked his seventh hour Advanced Carpentry class. � is class consisted of juniors and seniors, and the lo� � t right into the curriculum. � e reaction of the class was positive.

“At � rst when Mr. Seirer told me about building the lo� I didn’t understand how it would work, but a� er I saw the design I thought it was a good idea,” senior George Docking said.

To begin the actual project, Seirer drew a rough sketch of the 13-by-14 foot area, and students then determined from the sketch what supplies would be needed.

“� e project gave the students responsibility and helped them to make a di� erence in our classroom,” Seirer said.

� e lo� will not only store projects but it is a project in itself. Each day students are working on something di� erent, from cutting wood to building stairs which teaches students about di� erent aspects of carpentry.

� is project has also taught students some important life lessons. Docking said he has learned about being a leader and also a follower. If anyone, not just the teacher, needed help he would be there.

Another bene� t of the project is the savings it represents for the school district. If Seirer had hired a professional carpenter to do the job, it would have cost the school anywhere from $1,000 to $2,000. So far, phase one of the project has only cost around $250 in supplies.

Seirer estimates the lo� will be completely done by the middle of November, and he hopes to add lighting underneath in the future.

“� e best part of this project is watching the students working without assistance or guidance,” Seirer said. “It’s nice to look back and see that they are grasping the concepts that are being taught.”

By COURTNEY WHEELERCo-Editor-In-Chief

Little under a year ago, the then nameless Brave Cave was opened as nothing more than a co� ee shop next to the vending machines in the commons.

Eight months later much has changed, and the Brave Cave has become more of a cafe in its current location next to Student Services with new products and services evolving continuously.

� e Keurig co� ee maker is one of the most popular new additions and has been welcomed by both students and sta� . � e Brave Cave is also selling Braves’ apparel which sports the brand new Nike logo.

� e establishment provides a bigger variety of products such as soda, Powerade, breakfast sandwiches, popcorn and other items that the cafeteria is unable to sell.

And the more products that they get in, the more popular the store becomes.

JUNIOR TAYLOR COLEMAN passes the fl ame to Tanner Clark, also a junior, during the National Honor Society induction ceremony last Thursday when 38 juniors and 8 seniors offi cially joined the organization. Photo/Courtney Wheeler

TOP: REACHING FOR A LADDER, instructor Casey Seirer works with students in his seventh hour class on the Wood Tech loft. “If you don’t spend enough time designing and planning your end project, it won’t work out,” Seirer said. BOTTOM: SENIORS KELSEY LEITNER and George Docking work with junior Justus Seaton as they cut wood for the loft. “It was fun to be a part of this project, and it was cool knowing that I did something for my school. I learned about teamwork,” Leitner said. Photo/Shelby Mata

“We are having to order more products than ever before, and I don’t see that changing any time soon,” said Bryce McFarland, the business teacher who oversees the cafe along

with his students.� e Brave Cave sells a variety of snacks to meet

the needs of students and sta� as best as possible while at the same time trying to create a friendly atmosphere where students can escape the stress of school and get work done.

� eir pro� ts re� ect their e� orts and average about $200 a week, McFarland said.

McFarland said the biggest hurdle is having enough supplies to meet the demands without ordering more than they can sell.

McFarland and his students continue to brainstorm for new ideas to improve the Brave

Cave. � ere is currently no set plan for making any physical

additions to the establishment other than trying to get more student artwork and student involvement.

Did you know that the most popular item

sold in the Brave Cave is Sour

Skittles?

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Need a distraction from your homework? Check out

these videos.

October 28, 2011OPINIONS4

TALKING POINTS/Darts, Sandwich Punch and Scuff : Harmless fun or just plain obnoxious?

1. The Ultimate Dog TeaseA video that will have you

howling along with its star.

2. Marcel’s The Shell With Shoes On

Trust us, there’s nothing cuter than a shell in pink shoes.

3. 50 Jokes in Four MinutesNeed a quick laugh? All you need

is four minutes.

When we were born, we had Bob Hope, Steve Jobs and Johnny Cash.

Now we have no hope, no jobs, and no cash.

But at least we’ve got Kevin Bacon.

Classroom temperaturesYou’re hot and you’re cold...

When will you fi nd equilibrium?

Pushed to the edgeWe love Lady Gaga, but her

overuse of the word the “edge” is pushing us to the edge of a cliff . Our ears can’t take hearing “the edge” 38 times in one song.

Good luck, Braves!Congratulations to the Braves

football team for securing a state playoff spot. Next stop, a district

championship.

Corn maze chaosA family of fi ve got lost in

the Conners’ farm corn maze in Davers, Mass., and had to call the police for help. In an attempt to fi nd the panicking family, an offi cer and his dog entered the maze with the farm manager to look for the frantic couple and their three children, including a three-week-old infant.

The search party was success-ful, the family being only 25 feet from the exit.

“People like to take their time and we don’t like to rush people out of the maze,” Connors said. “We like to give people their money’s worth.”

The maze has many clues and posters telling visitors to text for further assistance. Conners said there’s no reason for anyone to get stuck in the maze.

THE EDGE

“I don’t really understand the point of these games and fi nd them really annoying.”—Madison Stumbough, 9

“I think Darts is annoying because it’s something we would have played in fourth grade.—Coleman Isaacs, 11

“It’s super funny to see someone’s sandwich get smashed especially when there’s a condiment splatter.”

—Trey May, 12

Will someone pull the dart out, please?

Don’t be a rotten apple, please careHis creations are everywhere—in your hand when

you search the meaning of the word “super� uous,” when you text a friend “LOL,” and in your ear when you listen to that song that is meant to bring you out of the bad mood you’ve been in all morning.

His products have changed life as we know it as recently as a few weeks ago, when his newest creations hit the shelves and the iPhone 4S became the gadget to beat in the ever-improving market of technology.

And yet on � ursday, Oct. 6, the day a� er his death, a common question was “Who cares about Steve Jobs?”

Well, let’s start with why no one person should ever be apathetic to the death of another.

He was a man who passed away and in any event should be mourned even if only for a second. Apathy in the event of anything, good or bad, is atrocious. Minimizing something because it seems cool to do so is not cool. Have some emotion.

Now let’s get to the reason why Jobs should be mourned by any and every person of our generation.

Check your pockets. Is there an iPod in one of them? How about an iPhone? Are you dying to get

the new iPad?� ese are all products thought of and created by

a man who is no longer with us. And yet, students sit back and plug in to the very gadgets and gizmos he created to ignore this “boring” topic.

Now go back to the younger years of your child-hood…Remember all of those animated movies that started out with the lamp who jumps on the “I” in the PIXAR logo? Toy Story, Cars, Wall-E the list goes on for a while. � ese � lms were also a by-product of the creativity that was Steve Jobs.

But if you don’t own an Apple product, and could care less about those “kid” movies, here is just one more argument.

Sure, Steve Jobs revolutionized technology but his greatest legacy was how he lived. He was brave in the face of cancer, advocated the importance of following your dreams, and reminded us that failure isn’t the end of the world.

Take a minute to look up his commencement address to Stanford University and maybe you’ll mourn the genius that we’ve lost.

—Sydney Shepherd and Courtney Wheelerfor the Pow Wow sta�

JUST SAYING...

YOUTUBE IT!

VIEWPOINT

REALLY?

So there you are, walking to the lunchroom wondering what the questionable entrée will be today. � at’s when you hear your name being called. Excitedly, you turn and see a classmate making a � st in your direction, just waiting to shoot you with a pretend dart. So you lay on the ground waiting for someone to come save you.

� is is an example of the dart game. While immensely popular with some students, this game is a constant source of annoyance to me.

� e point is to shoot someone down with a pretend “dart” and hope they don’t de� ect it. If the dart is de� ected, then the shooter goes down. To de� ect the dart, hold your palm to your forehead or you can grab your neck for a simple block. Once you’ve been hit and are lying on the � oor you must wait until someone comes and pulls the dart out of

Photo/Sydney Shepherd

“I fi nd that it’s best to humor the students for the sake of their buy-in to my class. If they get me on their level, they understand me on mine.”

—Andrew Addington, staff

your neck. Who wants to be greeted by

their friends with a pretend dart? Personally, I would like to be greeted with a hug, a high � ve or a simple � st pound.

I have also heard of situations where playing darts can be dangerous.

“I was walking through a parking lot and got hit by a dart and fell to the ground,” sophomore Austin Schuler explained. “I looked over and there were a whole bunch of cars stopped because I was blocking their way.”

Equally obnoxious is the “sandwich punch” game where a friend or foe crushes your sandwich unless you have a “cover” or a top on it. I do not understand this one either.

Why would you ever want to smash someone’s sandwich? Sure you ruin their lunch, but you also get

a variation of meat, cheese, and condiments coating your freshly washed hand. Sandwich smashing is just a lose/lose for everyone.

� en there’s the annoying game “dunked on.” When someone is leaning against a wall, you run up and whack the wall behind the person screaming “DUNK ON YOU!”

� is game has absolutely no point and quite honestly could be dangerous. Whacking people near the head is never entertaining. It’s not only bothersome to the person getting dunked on, but it’s annoying to everyone around because it’s loud and full of harsh sounds.

Last but not least, there is yet another new game hitting the halls called “scu� .” Basically, you walk up to someone and try and scu� their shoes.

� e truth is this game doesn’t bug me, yet. I actually participate in it regularly. But be forewarned: punch my sandwich, and I’ll punch you.

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Staff Editorial Policy

Letters

Contact Us

October 28 , 2011 OPINIONS 5Rumors: The drama, harm and hurt

Trick or treat? More like tragedy

The Pow Wow is published monthly by the fourth-hour publications staff at Bonner Springs High School. Editorials refl ect the consensus of the staff ; the commentaries refl ect the individual writer’s opinion. These pieces may not refl ect the opinion of the administration or the USD 204 board of education.

The Pow Wow is a public forum designed to serve as the voice of BSHS. Letters-to-the-editor are accepted, but the Pow Wow will not print letters that are libelous, irresponsible or advocate illegal acts. All letters should be submitted to Room 101 and are subjected to editing.

Bonner Springs High School Pow Wow100 McDanield

Bonner Springs, KS 66012913-422-51212, ext. 4330

www.bshsnews.comHave a question or suggestion? Would you

like your voice to be heard?

Contact:Co-Editor Sydney Shepherd [email protected]

Co-Editor Courtney Wheeler [email protected]

Adviser Jill Holder [email protected]

Co-Editors-In-ChiefSydney ShepherdCourtney Wheeler

Business/Entertainment EditorMandy Ballou

Features EditorMiranda McCullough

Sports EditorLogan Terrell

Photo EditorSamantha Ricci-Weller

THE POW WOW

We o� en � nd ourselves playing an endless game of telephone, with stories changing with every person that we meet. You know the feeling. You hear a juicy secret that you’re not supposed to share yet you do it any way.

Why do we play this game? Why are we so obsessed with other people’s drama?

I believe a need for attention has a lot to do with it. We all want attention—whether it comes from our parents, our teachers or friends. It’s the tragedy of the human condition; there’s no way to overcome it.

But there is a � ne line between casual human interest and the malicious slander of a vicious rumor. Have you ever thought about what a rumor really is? Where do they start?

Usually those who start rumors are insecure or bored or looking for attention, and with the growth of technology and social networking, rumors quickly spread like wild� res. � ey are impossible to contain and always emotionally damaging.

Over the past few weeks, you’ve probably heard about the protestors gathering on Wall Street in order to direct their complaints about Wall Street whom

they hold responsible for many of the economic troubles facing our country today. These protestors appear to be misguided at best.

The protestors are falsely convinced that they are being oppressed by Wall Street. Wall Street does not force anyone to do anything. Wall Street did not force them to go to college and rack up thousands of dollars in student debt. Wall Street didn’t even steal from them.

While these protestors wail against Wall Street and moan about how much they hate corporations, they seem to be overlooking an important part of the power structure: the Government.

Without the aid of the federal government and the Federal Reserve Bank, Wall Street wouldn’t have been able to gain as much power as they supposedly have.

It was the government that had to set up barriers to prevent competing banks to enter the market. It was the government that compelled the banks to issue bad loans to people that couldn’t afford it. It is also the government that forcibly takes your money in the form of taxation and then uses it to bail out the banks when they failed.

So sorry, but protesting Wall Street isn’t going to make anything better, only returning to a free market with no government intervention can we truly start heading back down the road to recovery. These protestors are just a bunch of disenfranchised hipsters with a false sense of entitlement, eager to rage against the machine.

SIERRA SEACAT

PRO

COURTNEY WHEELER

Of course some of the rumors come from bullies, and many bullies —despite their aggressive attitudes —seem to always be emotional wrecks themselves. Unfortunately, they don’t see the damage they are causing.

A few lucky people have an advantage when it comes to dealing with rumors, the ability to not care. But you don’t ever really forget the rumors because you know that if you think about them too much that they will haunt you forever.

However, we are able to control the madness. Rumors are man made disasters that can deface lives as much as an oil leak or an arsonist’s � re.

� ey ostracize people, they divide instead of unite, they diminish school morale and they can quickly and absolutely destroy reputations.

� e perfect metaphor for this is to imagine a friend as a piece of wood and the rumor being spread about them as a nail being hammered into a piece of wood. � e damage is done even if you pull the nail out, there is still a hole in the wood with no way of repairing it.

Passing on false, over-the-top stories is a choice, not a way of life. If telephone is your favorite game, it’s time to stop calling.

We’ve all been there, or at least we were there about � ve years ago. We got all dressed up as someone or something else, good or evil, dead or alive.

We scaled the steps of houses all around, running until our little legs could take no more of the rushing from door to door.

Our hearts would pound in anticipation of the goodies that awaited us. And with the twist of a doorknob, a stranger would be greeted by a screeched “Trick or treat!”

� e stranger would admire the costumes, and � nally reach in to the bowl/bag and reveal the next treat that would become part of an eatable collection, surely to be devoured later that night. � en, hearts would sink, smiles would disappear, and children would scream in horror of what the stranger presented.

No, it wasn’t a severed hand, but an apple. � e red skin would gleam with what looked like a skull and children would cringe at the thought of something healthy. YUCK!

Okay, okay, so maybe that’s not exactly what happened. And maybe some of you enjoy red apples (I’m more of a Granny Smith fan, myself) but that doesn’t necessarily mean that lately, candy-distributing neighbors haven’t been dropping the popcorn ball.

� ese last few years, it seems more and more of the treats my friends and I have received are few and far between the normal goodies that are acceptable on the spookiest night in the U.S.

Need some examples? Well for starters, those neighbors who hand out toothpaste and toothbrushes have increased their arsenal to � oss and small bottles of mouthwash.

I know the purpose behind these treats is to make sure the 41 million children who go trick or treating don’t forget to brush a� er a night where 24.7 pounds of candy is consumed per capita, but really? Kids have parents to do that, and odds are that they already have the stu� and use them frequently.

Next would be knickknacks and artsy fartsy toys handed out. � ey are a lovely thought, but the fact of the matter is that they will not survive the wrath of my candy bag, especially if it’s a hard candy year.

But the imagination of people on this fateful night can also be a good thing.

I recall one year where I found myself two dollars richer because of a man who hadn’t had time to get to the store. I also have neighbors who disperse everything from cocoa to brownies and hot dogs, not a necessarily bad treats to refuel on.

But let’s get one thing straight. � is is the candy night of the year, food comes the next month during � anksgiving, and presents and knickknacks are for Christmas.

So folks, stick to the candy or prepare yourself for the haunting of a lifetime from angry children.

Staff WritersCaroline ClarkDevyn Hayes

Bailey HightowerShelby MataDaniel MejiaTony SanchezSierra Seacat

Peter Swanson

AdviserJill Holder

Occupying Wall Street

CON

For years people have wondered what our generation, Generation Z, would have to fi ght for. The baby boomers fought for and against causes such

as the Vietnam War, and our parents voiced their opinions on social issues such as the battle against AIDS and the war on drugs. With the current state of the economy, our generation is fi nally taking a stand; our enemy of choice being Wall Street.

Occupy Wall Street may have started in New York but the movement has spread across the world. Just two weeks ago hundreds of people participated in a Kansas City rally. Yet some people are questioning whether the protesters have a unifi ed message or even a solid plan. If you’ve read the signs saying things like “Wall Street should buy stocks, not politicians” and “Wake Up, America,” the message is clear; the protestors want to put an end to corporation greed and the hand government has in it.

In the United States, one percent of the country’s population holds 20 percent of the wealth, which is the highest percentage since the 1920s. The remaining 99 percent must scrounge for what’s left over. The rich keep getting richer, and the poor keep getting poorer, because trickle down economics has never worked.

Some people believe that we should be looking to government regulations as a cause of our fi nancial woes, but I say just the opposite. Unlike our government, there is no system of checks and balances for the “golden parachuters” and “corporate cronies” who lobby in favor of cutting their tax cuts and making the burden we have to shoulder that much greater.

The Wall Street protestors, myself included, may be a group of hipsters, beatniks, and hippies, but we will see this to the end. For a month now we’ve been going strong. And this time is our time. We’ve taken hold of the megaphone and we are valiantly fi ghting for what is ours, and more importantly, for what is right.

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FEATURES6 7October 28, 2011 October 28, 2011

1. Jennifer’s Body (2009)An unlikable cheerleader is possessed by a demon during an attempted sacrifi ce

by an apparently satanic band and, miraculously, becomes even more unlikable. She proceeds to get into all sorts of demon possessed high jinx. What may have been an attempt at dark humor is shrouded in poor writing. Redeeming factor: It only lasts for 102 minutes.

2. Sorority Row (2009)A typical slasher movie fi lled with personality-less college girls. What it lacks in

character development and acting it more than makes up for with a greatly fl awed twist. Redeeming factor: It had little hope of being good in the fi rst place, so no real disappointment.

3. Drag Me to Hell (2009)When a loan offi cer is cursed by an old gypsy for doing her job, she has to race

against time to save her very soul. Unfortunately, the audience will not be hoping too hard that she wins said race. Redeeming Factor: There is some intentional and unintentional humor throughout the fi lm.

4. The Unborn (2009)An unclear plot follows a young woman, her twin brother who was never born, and

Jewish folklore. Although it does feature a few fairly creepy images, it manages to fall far from real horror. Redeeming factor: Gary Oldman.

5. Quarantine (2008)A reporter doing a story on fi remen becomes trapped in an infected apartment

complex when they respond to an emergency call. Bad lighting and shaky camera effects try to make the fi lm feel more real, but when coupled with poor acting it just makes the fi lm feel almost unwatchable. Redeeming factor: The viewer can hope the original Spanish fi lm was better.

6 p.m. 6:45 p.m.Daylight is beginning to fade outside, as the time for frights has

almost come. Anticipating the � rst groups to arrive at the top of the hour, the workers take their last preparations for the night. Clouse’s makeup is done and his mask is on, telling us he is ready for the night to begin.

“� e mask makes me feel like someone else,” said Clouse, who becomes Leroy Pig, a monster pig-man farmer who slaughters his livestock, yes, that includes people.

� e other performers put on their second faces and some do a last check on their rooms. Before the actors can take their places, one last review of procedures must be performed. As the hour draws to a close, the inside lights go out while the haunted sound e� ects come on. � e � rst group of fright seekers soon arrives and waits to purchase their tickets for the Asylum.

As the � ow of groups slows down, Clouse has a chance to reminisce on his past experiences at the 3rd Street Asylum.

“My � rst year I had a cheap mask and everyone thought I was good at what I did,” Clouse explained. “I went to a Halloween show and spent about $500 on my current mask and loved how real it looked and thought it was perfect.”

Clouse has always been in the same room, even before he decided to make it his Senior Project.

“I just got put in the pig pen my � rst year and really enjoyed it. My dad wants me to switch rooms, but I don’t think I will because I’m used to it and I know what to do there,” Clouse said.

Clouse said his most memorable moments were scaring two girls so badly that they fell to the ground and making a 24-year-old girl pee her pants.

Clouse explains that his favorite room in the 3rd Street Asylum is “the forest” because it has so much detail put into it.

Darkness envelops the interior of the building and sounds of horror can be heard from the entrance. � e fright-seekers go through the front door and up a set of stairs where they are admitted to the Asylum by Nurse Brenna Hoch.

Maneuvering through dark hallways and terrors, the visitors make their way down to Leroy Pig’s Pen, the room Clouse designed for his Senior Project.

“It took a total of 26 hours to get it done. All the wood is actually foam using a wire brush and a heat gun to make it realistic,” Clouse said.

As the group enters the room, they � nd a display case � lled with human remains illuminated by a strobe light. From the ceiling hangs a lone orange light along with gruesome and bloody pig parts. Making their way through the room, they � nd a bleeding victim crying for help.

While the group is distracted, Clouse comes out from behind the display hitting a barrel for noise and using a cattle prod simulator for added e� ect. A� er the scare, the group runs through the room towards Claustrophobia, a 30-foot pitch black hallway of air bags. Clouse will occasionally run ahead into Claustrophobia to further frighten them in the hallway.

Friday Night Frights1. May (2002)

A fragile, socially awkward young woman’s attempts to further integrate herself into society leads to her realizing an ugly truth about people; that nobody is perfect as a whole, but only in parts. Angela Bettis’ admirable performance of the title character allows the audience to be fully absorbed into the fi lm from the fi rst 60 seconds till long after the credits.

2. Let Me In (2010)A haunting tale unfolds when a young boy befriends his new neighbor, a 12-year-

old girl who has been 12 for a long time. Set in a dreary snow-covered town with beautiful writing and acting. Unlike its Swedish counterpart, some unnecessary and confusing subplots are not included, thus giving it a more complete feel.

3. Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006)In a world where horror movie icons such as Freddy Kruger and Jason Voorhees

were real, a young journalist and her two cameramen set out to document the rise of a new killer. Filled with allusions to the genre; it is a joy ride for a horror movie fan.

4. Trick ‘r Treat (2009)A refreshing return to anthology style horror in the spirit of Creepshow, Trick ‘r

Treat offers several interconnected tales of terror on Halloween night. A murderous principal, a young werewolf, and a bus load of ghost children are just a few of the things found in this fi lm.

5. The Strangers (2008)A young couple is terrorized by three masked strangers who have broken into their

home for no apparent reason. It is a very real horror with a steady pace of tension-fueled thrills and some not so up front scares that make it more than worthwhile.

—Peter Swanson

A Venture into the Modern Era of Horror FilmsThe Good The Bad

Austin Clouse and his fellow actors begin to arrive and have their makeup done by BSHS 2011 graduate Brenna Hoch and her mother, Rita Hoch. Most actors, including Clouse, have black paint airbrushed on their eyes and mouth to hide the skin color under the masks that they will wear. Other actors, such as clowns and zombies, have their faces painted white with bright colors or bloody gashes. “Blood” is put on faces and costumes to add a gruesome detail. Some clothes are cut with scissors to give a tattered and torn look. Owners Mike Clouse, Jerry Ho� ne and Steve Ho� ne perform a “safety check” by going through the rooms and looking over and touching up details, testing electronics to see if they are working properly, and � xing anything that is broken. On our tour of the Asylum, we saw the rooms, while lit, have many details the average person may not notice when the lights go down and they are being chased by crazed patients.

� e Beast/Edge of Hell Hours:Open through October 31

QUAD TICKETS $64 each admits one person a single entry to � e Beast, Edge of Hell,

Chambers of Poe AND Macabre Cinema Haunted House.BEAST/EDGE COMBO - ANY DAY

$40 each admits one person a single entry to� e Beast AND � e Edge of Hell Haunted Houses.

EDGE - ANY DAY$27 each admits one person a single entry

to � e Edge Haunted House.BEAST - ANY DAY

$27 each admits one person a single entryto � e Beast Haunted House.

Chambers of Edgar Allen Poe/Macabre Cinema Hours:Open through October 31

CHAMBERS OF POE/MACABRE CINEMA COMBO$33 ticket admits one person a single entry to � e Chambers of Poe

AND Macabre Cinema Haunted Houses. CHAMBERS OF POE HAUNTED HOUSE$20 ticket admits one person a single entry to

� e Chambers of Poe Haunted House.MACABRE CINEMA HAUNTED HOUSE

$20 ticket admits one person a single entry to� e Macabre Cinema Haunted House.

$147-12

Admission price for3rd Street Asylum

3rd Street Asylum hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

30 Total employees at 3rd Street Asylum

8Approximate number of BSHS students working at

the 3rd Street Asylum

BY THE NUMBERS

With so many visitors coming and going every weekend, closing time for the Asylum can vary.

Even though the “set time” for closing is midnight, the actual time is determined by how many late night guests arrive.

Actors say they can actually stay open much later than the posted closing time, and some actors may not get home until one or two in the morning.

With the long nights of scares and screams, Austin Clouse and his fellow 3rd Street Asylum coworkers say they love the energy and atmosphere that surrounds them when they enter the old high school building every weekend.

“It’s addicting to work here,” Clouse said.

Haunted House FYI

Ever wonder what it would be like to scare people out of their socks and get paid for it? Well, we got the answer when we shadowed senior Austin Clouse as he transformed into

Leroy Pig, a farmer in a butcher shop, at Bonner Springs’ 3rd Street Asylum haunted house.

By Miranda McCullough & Peter SwansonPow Wow sta�

7 p.m.

8:45 p.m.

11:30 p.m.

III III iii iii

SENIOR AUSTIN CLOUSE prepares to scare 3rd Street Asylum visitors in his pig pen. Photo/Sammy Ricci-Weller

250 Average amount of customers each night

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FEATURES6 7October 28, 2011 October 28, 2011

1. Jennifer’s Body (2009)An unlikable cheerleader is possessed by a demon during an attempted sacrifi ce

by an apparently satanic band and, miraculously, becomes even more unlikable. She proceeds to get into all sorts of demon possessed high jinx. What may have been an attempt at dark humor is shrouded in poor writing. Redeeming factor: It only lasts for 102 minutes.

2. Sorority Row (2009)A typical slasher movie fi lled with personality-less college girls. What it lacks in

character development and acting it more than makes up for with a greatly fl awed twist. Redeeming factor: It had little hope of being good in the fi rst place, so no real disappointment.

3. Drag Me to Hell (2009)When a loan offi cer is cursed by an old gypsy for doing her job, she has to race

against time to save her very soul. Unfortunately, the audience will not be hoping too hard that she wins said race. Redeeming Factor: There is some intentional and unintentional humor throughout the fi lm.

4. The Unborn (2009)An unclear plot follows a young woman, her twin brother who was never born, and

Jewish folklore. Although it does feature a few fairly creepy images, it manages to fall far from real horror. Redeeming factor: Gary Oldman.

5. Quarantine (2008)A reporter doing a story on fi remen becomes trapped in an infected apartment

complex when they respond to an emergency call. Bad lighting and shaky camera effects try to make the fi lm feel more real, but when coupled with poor acting it just makes the fi lm feel almost unwatchable. Redeeming factor: The viewer can hope the original Spanish fi lm was better.

6 p.m. 6:45 p.m.Daylight is beginning to fade outside, as the time for frights has

almost come. Anticipating the � rst groups to arrive at the top of the hour, the workers take their last preparations for the night. Clouse’s makeup is done and his mask is on, telling us he is ready for the night to begin.

“� e mask makes me feel like someone else,” said Clouse, who becomes Leroy Pig, a monster pig-man farmer who slaughters his livestock, yes, that includes people.

� e other performers put on their second faces and some do a last check on their rooms. Before the actors can take their places, one last review of procedures must be performed. As the hour draws to a close, the inside lights go out while the haunted sound e� ects come on. � e � rst group of fright seekers soon arrives and waits to purchase their tickets for the Asylum.

As the � ow of groups slows down, Clouse has a chance to reminisce on his past experiences at the 3rd Street Asylum.

“My � rst year I had a cheap mask and everyone thought I was good at what I did,” Clouse explained. “I went to a Halloween show and spent about $500 on my current mask and loved how real it looked and thought it was perfect.”

Clouse has always been in the same room, even before he decided to make it his Senior Project.

“I just got put in the pig pen my � rst year and really enjoyed it. My dad wants me to switch rooms, but I don’t think I will because I’m used to it and I know what to do there,” Clouse said.

Clouse said his most memorable moments were scaring two girls so badly that they fell to the ground and making a 24-year-old girl pee her pants.

Clouse explains that his favorite room in the 3rd Street Asylum is “the forest” because it has so much detail put into it.

Darkness envelops the interior of the building and sounds of horror can be heard from the entrance. � e fright-seekers go through the front door and up a set of stairs where they are admitted to the Asylum by Nurse Brenna Hoch.

Maneuvering through dark hallways and terrors, the visitors make their way down to Leroy Pig’s Pen, the room Clouse designed for his Senior Project.

“It took a total of 26 hours to get it done. All the wood is actually foam using a wire brush and a heat gun to make it realistic,” Clouse said.

As the group enters the room, they � nd a display case � lled with human remains illuminated by a strobe light. From the ceiling hangs a lone orange light along with gruesome and bloody pig parts. Making their way through the room, they � nd a bleeding victim crying for help.

While the group is distracted, Clouse comes out from behind the display hitting a barrel for noise and using a cattle prod simulator for added e� ect. A� er the scare, the group runs through the room towards Claustrophobia, a 30-foot pitch black hallway of air bags. Clouse will occasionally run ahead into Claustrophobia to further frighten them in the hallway.

Friday Night Frights1. May (2002)

A fragile, socially awkward young woman’s attempts to further integrate herself into society leads to her realizing an ugly truth about people; that nobody is perfect as a whole, but only in parts. Angela Bettis’ admirable performance of the title character allows the audience to be fully absorbed into the fi lm from the fi rst 60 seconds till long after the credits.

2. Let Me In (2010)A haunting tale unfolds when a young boy befriends his new neighbor, a 12-year-

old girl who has been 12 for a long time. Set in a dreary snow-covered town with beautiful writing and acting. Unlike its Swedish counterpart, some unnecessary and confusing subplots are not included, thus giving it a more complete feel.

3. Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006)In a world where horror movie icons such as Freddy Kruger and Jason Voorhees

were real, a young journalist and her two cameramen set out to document the rise of a new killer. Filled with allusions to the genre; it is a joy ride for a horror movie fan.

4. Trick ‘r Treat (2009)A refreshing return to anthology style horror in the spirit of Creepshow, Trick ‘r

Treat offers several interconnected tales of terror on Halloween night. A murderous principal, a young werewolf, and a bus load of ghost children are just a few of the things found in this fi lm.

5. The Strangers (2008)A young couple is terrorized by three masked strangers who have broken into their

home for no apparent reason. It is a very real horror with a steady pace of tension-fueled thrills and some not so up front scares that make it more than worthwhile.

—Peter Swanson

A Venture into the Modern Era of Horror FilmsThe Good The Bad

Austin Clouse and his fellow actors begin to arrive and have their makeup done by BSHS 2011 graduate Brenna Hoch and her mother, Rita Hoch. Most actors, including Clouse, have black paint airbrushed on their eyes and mouth to hide the skin color under the masks that they will wear. Other actors, such as clowns and zombies, have their faces painted white with bright colors or bloody gashes. “Blood” is put on faces and costumes to add a gruesome detail. Some clothes are cut with scissors to give a tattered and torn look. Owners Mike Clouse, Jerry Ho� ne and Steve Ho� ne perform a “safety check” by going through the rooms and looking over and touching up details, testing electronics to see if they are working properly, and � xing anything that is broken. On our tour of the Asylum, we saw the rooms, while lit, have many details the average person may not notice when the lights go down and they are being chased by crazed patients.

� e Beast/Edge of Hell Hours:Open through October 31

QUAD TICKETS $64 each admits one person a single entry to � e Beast, Edge of Hell,

Chambers of Poe AND Macabre Cinema Haunted House.BEAST/EDGE COMBO - ANY DAY

$40 each admits one person a single entry to� e Beast AND � e Edge of Hell Haunted Houses.

EDGE - ANY DAY$27 each admits one person a single entry

to � e Edge Haunted House.BEAST - ANY DAY

$27 each admits one person a single entryto � e Beast Haunted House.

Chambers of Edgar Allen Poe/Macabre Cinema Hours:Open through October 31

CHAMBERS OF POE/MACABRE CINEMA COMBO$33 ticket admits one person a single entry to � e Chambers of Poe

AND Macabre Cinema Haunted Houses. CHAMBERS OF POE HAUNTED HOUSE$20 ticket admits one person a single entry to

� e Chambers of Poe Haunted House.MACABRE CINEMA HAUNTED HOUSE

$20 ticket admits one person a single entry to� e Macabre Cinema Haunted House.

$147-12

Admission price for3rd Street Asylum

3rd Street Asylum hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

30 Total employees at 3rd Street Asylum

8Approximate number of BSHS students working at

the 3rd Street Asylum

BY THE NUMBERS

With so many visitors coming and going every weekend, closing time for the Asylum can vary.

Even though the “set time” for closing is midnight, the actual time is determined by how many late night guests arrive.

Actors say they can actually stay open much later than the posted closing time, and some actors may not get home until one or two in the morning.

With the long nights of scares and screams, Austin Clouse and his fellow 3rd Street Asylum coworkers say they love the energy and atmosphere that surrounds them when they enter the old high school building every weekend.

“It’s addicting to work here,” Clouse said.

Haunted House FYI

Ever wonder what it would be like to scare people out of their socks and get paid for it? Well, we got the answer when we shadowed senior Austin Clouse as he transformed into

Leroy Pig, a farmer in a butcher shop, at Bonner Springs’ 3rd Street Asylum haunted house.

By Miranda McCullough & Peter SwansonPow Wow sta�

7 p.m.

8:45 p.m.

11:30 p.m.

III III iii iii

SENIOR AUSTIN CLOUSE prepares to scare 3rd Street Asylum visitors in his pig pen. Photo/Sammy Ricci-Weller

250 Average amount of customers each night

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October 28, 20118 ENTERTAINMENT & LIFESTYLE

Fun Fall Treats

What you’ll need:1 box of any type cake mix1 can of frosting1 bag of mini Tootsie Rolls1 box of green Fruit Roll-Ups1 box food coloring

What you ‘ll need:Nutter Butter brand peanut butter cookiesAlmond bark white chocolateMiniature chocolate chips

Step 1: Mix your favorite cupcake batter and divide it evenly among cupcake wells lined with red paper or silicone cups, fi lling each one about three-quarters full. Bake the cupcakes according to the recipe directions and let them cool.

Step 2: Carve a shallow, dime-size well in the top of each cupcake, then cover the tops with red frosting and coat them with red sugar sprinkles. Mold a small piece of a Tootsie Roll Midgee into a stem shape. Form a leaf from a small piece of a green Fruit Roll-Up, pinch it against the stem, then insert the stem into the cupcake.

Step 3: To make a bitten apple, spoon a small well from the side of the cupcake and line it with white frosting. Press tiny bits of Tootsie Roll Midgees in place for seeds.

$2.3 billionWill be spent on Halloween candy

alone this year in the U.S

$6.86 billionWill be spent on Halloween

this year in the U.S.

8.3 billionIndividual candy corn kernels

are produced in one year.

$310 millionWill be spent on Halloween

costumes for petsthis year

$990 millionWill be spent on adult Halloween

costumes. That’s $153 million more than what will

be spent on kids’ costumes.

41 millionPotential Trick-or-Treaters

will be hitting the streets this year

$21.05Represents what the average U.S. consumers will spend on

Halloween candy

$72.31Represents what the average U.S.

consumer will spend on Halloweendecorations, candy, and costumes

M&M Candy Corn/Friend or foe?

“It was like a white cloudy dream of chocolate.”

—Ryan Cook, 12

“It tasted like cardboard, I’m not a candy corn person at all.”

—Elizabeth Barger, 10

“It doesn’t taste like candy corn at all,; it tasted like chocolate.”

—Thomas Hook, 10

“It tastes like fl avored, hard, stale mush. Why would anyone want to eat that?”—Toni Stock, 12

“I don’t like candy corn because it’s nasty to chew and it tastes really weird ”

—Skyler Taylor, 11

“It tastes disgusting and shouldn’t even be an option as a candy. ”

—Lilly Eickhoff , 10

Americans will eat 20 million pounds of candy corn this year, and it seems that you either love it or hate it. The people at the Mars Candy company have added their own unique twist on this perennial favorite by creating white chocolate candy corn M&Ms.

We asked people what they thought about the new tasty treat.

Nutter Butter Ghosts

The process: Dip or pour melted white chocolate over cookies. Put mini chocolate chips on the chocolate-covered cookies to add eyes to your ghost. Let dry completely before serving.

Tootsie Pop GhostsWhat you’ll need:Tootsie Pop suckersKleenexSharpie permanent markerYarn

The process: Take your Kleenex and cover the Tootsie Pop sucker. Next, take a piece of yarn and tie it around the Kleenex and sucker as shown in the picture. Finally, give your ghost a super spooky face and don’t forget to be creative.

Apple Cupcakes

>>”BOO”MING BY THE NUMBERS

“It was like an explosion of candy corn in my mouth.”

—Jordan Lackner, 11

“If it’s there, I’ll nom on it.”—Sasha Bingaman, 10

“It just tasted so good and it’s colorful. I like colorful things.”

—Allie Mulich, 11

Some festive ideas for festive people

SOURCES: Business Courier, halloweentown.com, mangomoney.com/blog

Photos by: Samantha Ricci-Weller

Cartoon/Devyn Hayes

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Many students escape the pressures of the real world through a controller and assume the bland role of soldier in a war or something vaguely similar, but freshman Kelsey Wheeler escapes through a game usually frowned upon for being too “nerdy,” Dungeons and Dragons.

“My favorite thing about it is being able to be something that I’m not,” said Wheeler, who has been playing the role-playing game for a little over a year. “I play with a small group, and we usually play on Saturday nights.”

Dungeons and Dragons is the original role-playing game, meaning that you assume the role of a mystical hero who has powers beyond imagination and you are unleashed into a world where you can do anything you please, anything.

Stepping into the world of indie games—games created without the help of a video game publisher—junior Troy Hull plays one of the top-rated games in this genre and it isn’t even out yet. � e game is Minecra� , and it is a game that is rede� ning the gaming industry.

� e � rst thing you’ll notice about Minecra� is that it is in a beta phase, meaning that it’s out only for testing purposes until the o� cial release of the game on Nov 11. � e beta version costs $25 and guarantees you a copy of the full game.

“� e object is to collect resources and build a hidey hole to survive night time,” said Hull, who plays the game two to three times per week.

Minecra� , in its simplest form, is a building game almost similar to Legos but you are an actual person trying to survive in a simple world with no other people besides yourself, un-less of course you play online. Online play allows interaction through chat and sharing of resources and blocks. Having an-other person really adds to the creative things possible in the game and allows for a, sometimes, more enjoyable experience.

If building and pretending isn’t your thing, what about con-trolling an army of superheroes or villians? You may not have heard of it, though it holds one of the most well-known names in movies, comics, and games. Marvel.

Sophomore Tre Scott explained that Marvel Heroclix is

From Magic to MinecraftLittle known games still have a big following

Name: Chris KlagerCurrent game of choice: Magic the GatheringFavorite classic game: ChessLeast favorite game: ParcheesiPS3 versus Xbox 360?: XboxCall of Duty?: Never played it

Name: Joe Arnett,11Current game of choice: Gears of War 3Favorite classic game: Legend of ZeldaLeast favorite game: Call of DutyPS3 versus Xbox 360?: XboxCall of Duty?: Same game every year

Name: Marc McClain, 10Current game of choice: Call of DutyFavorite classic game: Super Mario Bros.Least favorite game: PortalPS3 versus Xbox 360?: PS3Call of Duty?: Best shooting game franchise

basically a game where you create a dream team of superheroes, villians, or a combination of both. You then battle another person who has done the same and see who has the better built force.

Still haven’t heard of something you like? Why not try one of the biggest names in trading card games (no, not Yu-Gi-Oh) but Magic the Gathering.

Science teacher Chris Klager plays Magic the Gathering, a game that allows you to become a controller of troops through cards.

“It’s a card game, fantasy-based, and has lots of dragons and goblins. You then construct a deck that has some kind of strategy, and you basically play creatures while your opponent tries to kill yours in battle, and you try to deplete their life,” said Klager.

Klager explained that Magic the Gathering is trading card game, meaning you buy packs of random cards and trading the cards with others is encouraged. Cards can range from $4 to $40 per package.

Magic the Gathering is big on having a strategy that is clever and unique to keep your opponent on his or her toes. � is is Klager’s favorite aspect of the game.

Klager started playing in middle school when his friends and all their older siblings were into the game. Over the years he played a little here and there with his brother. But he was hanging out with some friends over the summer and they started playing the Xbox 360 version of the game together. � is led him to getting back into the game and attending tourna-ments.

“� ere are quite a few people locally who play. Just recently a new set of cards was released and some 200 peope showed up at the Overland Park Convention Center to play with the new cards,” Klager said.

Klager plays on Friday nights at Win More Games where usually 15 to 50 people show up. � ere are six or seven stores around the area who sponsor “Friday Night Magic.”

You may think you are too good for these little-known games, and they might not catch your attention at � rst, but their big communities may eventually � nd place in your life.

Name: Braden Zamora, 12Current game of choice: Magic the GatheringFavorite classic game: Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TimeLeast favorite game: Call of DutyPS3 versus Xbox 360?: XboxCall of Duty?: Annoying little kids play it

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By LOGAN TERRELL &BAILEY HIGHTOWERPow Wow sports sta�

Is the rumor that Nike is the new school athletic sponsor true?

Athletic director John Hilton con� rmed the sponsorship with the legendary “swoosh” brand last week.

Hilton said administrators were originally going to enter into a contract with Adidas, but a� er receiving advice from Nill Bros Team Sports in Shawnee about the potential bene� ts available from Nike, Hilton made the decision to consider other sponsors.

A� er many phone calls and much consideration, Hilton said it was apparent that Nike was the best choice for the school.

“It [partnering with Nike] was the smartest way to go,” said Hilton. “� ey o� ered the best discounts and the biggest incentives.”

Some may think that the Nike partnership is about the performance level of BSHS athletic teams; however, this is not the case.

� e arrangement means that BSHS athletes will sport the Nike swoosh on all uniforms for the next three years in exchange for dis-counts on Nike apparel and gear.

Hilton said that purchase of the new Nike uniforms would be phased in gradually as part of the current replacement cycle.

As part of the contract, Hilton

Randy Moss

October 28, 201110 SPORTS

Brave Briefs

VOLLEYBALL

CROSS COUNTRYSenior Matt Co� man and junior T.J. Kimbrough-French earned the

right to return to the state cross country meet with strong performances at regionals last weekend. Co� man � nished 11th and Kimbrough-French � nished in 13th.

“I am hoping to increase my PR and earn a medal at state this year,” Co� man said.

—Bailey Hightower

SOCCER

FOOTBALL

� e Braves took on the Basehor Bobcats last Friday in a rescheduled match. � e game went into overtime and with only two minutes le� junior Spencer Frank scored the only goal, ending the match at 1-0.

On Wednesday, Oct. 19, the squad played a tough game against St. James but ended up losing 4-1 in their � nal regular season game. Scoring for the Baves was senior Spencer Bush. Until a� er hal� ime the score was tied at 1-1.

� e Braves � nished with a record of 7-5-4 and are ranked as the No. 5 seed in 4-1A.

� e Braves have done it again. With a four-game win streak under their wing, they hope to extend their streak to � ve by adding a district championship win to their state playo� resume. With a state berth already secured, the Braves are going to try to move to a 6-3 record for better seeding.

“Everyone has done a tremendous job of blocking to make scoring opportunities possible for our team this season,” o� ensive coordinator John Hilton said.

� e team will face Lansing tonight at 7 p.m. at David Jaynes Field.

ATHLETE OF THE ISSUE

Madison Scott, 12 Dante Krider, 11 Hannah Hunt, 10 Thaddeus Glenn, 9

Favorite sports actor? Jackie Moon

“We no speak no americano”

Remember the Titans

Rocky Balboa

“Pumped up Kicks”

Remember the Titans

Brett Favre

Ricky Bobby

Favorite pump-up song?

Most inspirational sports movie?

“Here Comes the Boom”

Friday Night Lights

David Beckham

The coach from Dodgeball

Shots

Gridiron Gang

Ray LewisFavoriteathlete?

� e Grid Iron

said Nike will provide the school with a $4,000 discount on apparel and equipment during the � rst year and discounts of $3,000 and $2,000 in the remaining two contract years.

One of the bene� ts of the new partnership is that faculty members, students, and parents are now eligible for a 30 percent discount when they purchase Braves’ Nike merchandise online, at the Brave Cave or at Nill Bros.

Response to the partnership has been positive.

“I’m excited because I really like the Nike brand,” sophomore Jared Knernshield said.

Some of the coaches are equally positive, pointing out that the new Nike uniforms can’t come soon enough.

“We had been wearing the same jerseys for six years and now they will be handed down to the JV and freshman teams,” head basketball coach Andrew Price said.

Partnering with Nike appears to be a win/win deal for BSHS.

JJ JacksonPosition: Running backTotal rushing yards: 1,274Touchdowns: 22Average rushing yards per game: 159.25

JJ Jackson is leaving it all on the fi eld in his senior season and putting up some phenomenal numbers.

In a Homecoming victory, Jackson had a fi ve-touchdown game against Tonganoxie, rushing for 184 yards. He followed that up with fi ve more touchdowns at Bishop Ward with an outstanding 309 yards in 31 carries.

“JJ has done everything we’ve asked him to do. All of the hard work he’s put in during the last four years has fi nally paid off,” offensive coordinator John Hilton said.

Instead of letting up, Jackson struck again versus Schlagle and Washington by scoring three

The varsity volleyball team came out with their A-game on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the annual WYCO tournament. The Lady Braves won the tournament by beating Sumner Academy and then defeating Piper.

The squad celebrated Senior Night last Tuesday against Tonganoxie. The Lady Braves came out ready to play but took the loss. The ladies then traveled to Saint James for regionals. They won their fi rst match against Sumner before falling to the nationally ranked St. James team.

“We had a very enjoyable season and went farther than we have in a while at regionals,” head coach Heather Campbell said.

—Logan Terrell

touchdowns in each of those games.

Tonight Jackson will hope to increase his streak as he and the Braves take on the Lansing Lions in the district championship game at 7 p.m. on their way to a state playoff berth.

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“Hey, Crush!”Typically a� er that you

would hear the entire Orange Crush section yell back to their cheerleaders. But at the home game against Schlagle two weeks ago it was impos-sible to get an enthusiastic response from any of the Orange Crushers.

� e bleachers that are normally packed with people shout-ing encouragement at the team were not even halfway full. But, the game started anyway. � e few people who attended tried to follow the cheers, but it was no use. A few minutes into the � rst quarter the small amount of participants sat down. � ey gave up.

“It’s hard to cheer to no one, and it makes the games more fun if people actually participate,” senior varsity cheerleader Emily Hunt said.

Did the lack of school spirit come as a shock to everyone? Or has the passion behind our cheers been going downhill for a while now?

� e Orange Crush section is supposed to be a place where everyone gathers to support the players. Recently, though, it seems as if Orange Cursh has lost sight of its goals.

� e entire point of having a section dedicated to the club is so the players on the � eld know they have support.

“When people don’t cheer, it makes it seem like the students don’t have a lot of school pride,” senior varsity cheerleader Ashton Istas added.

If the only reason you aren’t saying the cheers with the cheerleaders is because you think no one will notice, then you’re wrong. Each and every voice in Orange Crush is just as important as the other.

It’s time to redeem yourselves, Orange Crushers. Tonight is the last regular season football game, and we need you more than ever.

With a decisive victory over Washington last Friday, the Braves have earned a trip to the post-season, and a district title tonight would be icing on the cake. � e team deserves a wild and � red-up Orange Crush section.

Remember Orange Crushers, the louder the better. Be brave and make some noise.

By LOGAN TERRELLSports Editor

You won a state championship last year and placed second at state your freshman year. Are you feeling any pressure?

I’m nervous because there are a lot of expectations for me, but I’m not really nervous about the competition. � e past two years I didn’t feel like I was the top competitor in my weight class, but now I feel like I’m the guy beat.

Where does the pressure come from?My mom expects me to win every single match and so does

Coach Jobe. I feel like if I lose that I’ve let Jobe down because he expects so much from me.

What are your goals?Go undefeated, win state again

and ultimately get a scholarship o� er to wrestle at a Division I school.

Are there any colleges who are recruiting you?

I’ve gotten lots of letters, but scouts aren’t allowed to talk to you until your junior year. I’ve heard from Columbia University, Navy, Harvard and Cornell College in Iowa.

Does this worry you? Not really. I’m not nervous about

where I might go to college, but I am nervous about making a mistake and them not seeing my potential.

What is your dream school?I don’t have a speci� c school I want to go to yet. But I’d

really like to go to school on either the West or East coast.

How tough of a sport is wrestling?Well, you don’t always get to eat what you want and the

weekend tournaments mess with you social life. It’s a physical sport, but it’s all mental. If you don’t think you’re going to win, then you’re not going to win. Every time you wrestle it’s like a dog � ght; you can’t take a break during a match. Your mindset has to be in the match the whole time.

What are you most excited about during this upcoming season?

I’m looking forward to wrestling at the Bobcat Classic against Tagen Lambotte. He beat me last year in the semi� nals and I beat him the year before that. He’s going to be my toughest competition this year.

What is it like to wrestle for Coach Jobe?

He’s a phenomenal coach who can take a good wrestler and make them great. We were � � h at state in just his second year, and I predict that we’ll do even better this year.

What do you enjoy most about wrestling?

Getting your hand raised and knowing that you’re better than the standing across from you.

As a freshman, Jonathan Blackwell was third at regionals and second at state. Blackwell returned his sophomore year to place second at regionals

and fi rst at state. With wrestling season just around the corner, the returning state champion has high expectations.

Ready to hit the mats

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Do a little dance, make a little history,

get down tonight

As spectators buzzed with excitement over the Braves’ thrilling 48-13 Homecoming

win against the Tonganoxie Chie� ains, all eyes were soon drawn to the center of the football � eld for a post-game performance.

Accompanied by the marching band, the Orange Dazzlers dance team took the � eld, all marching in step, all wearing matching out� ts, except for one.

His name is Lucas, Skyler Lucas, the � rst male dance team member in school history.

Dressed in all black and sporting a cape with golden trim, Lucas began his impersonation of a matador, waving the cape in a circle while his fellow dancers performed to a catchy Latin tune.

� is is how Lucas has spent his Friday evenings when the Braves have hosted football games.

And he loves it. According to Lucas, the thrill of being in

front of so many people is exhilarating.“It’s nerve-racking, but it’s worth it,” he

said.� e Dazzlers, who would agree with him,

have welcomed their new teammate with open arms.

“It’s di� erent from what we are used to,” co-captain Lauren Culter said, “but it’s good having extra muscle on the team and he is a big ball of energy. He helps to get us going.”

Unlike those who would consider dancing as just a physical art form, Lucas views his love for dance as an expression of emotion.

“� e best part about preforming in front of a live audience is that all eyes are on me. � e crowd gets to see my passion for dance,” Lucas said.

But Lucas was one person away from not getting to share his passion or make school history.

“I’ve had other boys tryout for the team before but none have ever made it,” Coach Tara Kemp said. “� e way that the tryouts are scored, we take the teacher’s score, their tryout

TOP AND LEFT: SOPHOMORE SKYLER LUCAS waves his cape with confi dence and improvises a solo on the spot. Due to an illness, Lucas’ partner junior Lauren Culter was absent, leaving him to fi nd the steps alone.RIGHT: LUCAS AND JUNIOR STEPHANIE ROSE fl ash smiles and pose for the crowd as they perform after the Home-coming victory against the Tonganoxie Chieftains. Photos/Sydney Shepherd

Sophomore Skyler Lucas becomes the � rst male dancer to preform as a member of the Orange Dazzlers

score and their grades and we average them out for an over all number. � en we list them [the auditioning students and their scores] and there is a natural break at 20. Skyler was number 21 on the list.”

A� erwards, a spot opened unexpectedly, giving way to a position for Lucas.

“We were thrilled that he was the replacement. When we told the team that he made it, the girls were squealing they were so excited.” Kemp said. “He went to camp with us, and it’s just been so much fun.”

And having him on the team has brought nothing but good.

“Not many teams have a guy, so I think is gives us something di� erent,” co-captain Ashley Muldoon said.

� is isn’t the only positive contribution Lucas has made.

“He’s really helpful in trying to � gure out how the choreography works best for everyone,” Culter said. “He’s not afraid to go all out for the team.”

As one of only 12 male dancers in the entire state of Kansas, Lucas helps to balance out the team, according to Culter and Muldoon.

“Some dances, he’s the main focus because he’s the only boy. So we try to [make] balance [by] putting him out there without having him overshadow the rest of us Culter said.

Overall, Lucas has gotten nothing but a positive reaction from the entire community.

“I feel like, from the very beginning, every one has been extremely supportive,” he said.

Lucas doesn’t plan to end his dance career any time soon, planning “to do dance team all the way through my senior year.”

Aware that there are no guarantees that he will make the dance team next year or the year a� er, Lucas pushes himself to work harder.

A� er high school Lucas is contemplating whether he will pursue a career in dance.

But one thing is for certain, he continues to make waves, and history in Bonner Springs.

Favorite dance style: Contemporary Favorite song: Blackbird by the BeatlesFavorite food: PizzaPre-performance ritual: I get a pep talk from co-captain Ashley MuldoonBiggest fan: My mom

Favorite dance movie: Step UpWhat do you do in your spare time?: Currently, I’m learning how to tumble.Favorite part of being a Dazzler: All the attention, not to sound self-centered.Hardest part of being a Dazzler: Six a.m. practices

By SYDNEY SHEPHERD & COURTNEY WHEELERCo-Editors-In-Chief

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