HE SAID SHE SAID

LIZZA STANLEYLEAD EDITOR

NIKO GERARDPHOTOGRAPHER/FEATURES EDITOR

I have been dating my girlfriend for a little over a month. We argue all the time, and it really gets annoying. I like her a lot, and I’m really happy with her. Our arguing is getting out of hand, and I don’t think I can take it anymore. She gets mad if she sees a girl that I used to talk to, and we argue for hours. I try to talk to her and tell her nothing is going on with me and this other girl, but she still gets mad at me. When we do not fight, she is someone I want to be with for a long time, but when we fight, I just want to kick her to the curb. I’m not going to lie, I am a good looking kid and can get any girl I want. Should I leave my girlfriend or look for another?

Sincerely, Tired of this Chick

He Says: Well, it sounds like your girlfriend is crazy. If you guys are arguing all the time, maybe she wants you to break up with her. It’s not your fault. If you say you can get almost any other girl, then you should because it sounds like she is a psycho. Maybe you should talk with your friends about the decision you need to make. If that doesn’t work, then you are out of luck.

She Says: Being cocky is not going to help your situation. If you are fight-ing and have only been dating for a month, things are not going to turn around unless both of you sit and have a civilized conversation. It seems to me like your girlfriend has some growing up to do. If you are faithful to her, then she should not be angry with you for something you have done in the past before you have even dated her. This is all up to you. If you think your girlfriend can grow up and handle seeing one your ex-girlfriends on the street without getting mad at you for it, I say try to make it work. But if not, then maybe it is time to find a new girl that will trust you and that is

AUSTIN MILLERJUNIOR STAFF REPORTER

The latest edition in the Rock Band franchise hit stores on October 26. This is the third installment into the series of music games, which has been hit across the world.

Since the original game came out in 2007, there have been many upgrades. In the original, you had to have a full band to play the career mode. Then in Rock Band 2 you could play the career by yourself, turning the franchise from a party game with your friends, to a game where you can jam out by yourself.

But in Rock Band 3, developer Harmonix has added more to the game to make it even better. Now, Harmonix, has introduced the keyboard into the game. With the new instrument, songs have been tai-lored for it, including The Doors classic song Break on Through (To the Other Side). In addition to the new instrument, they also added a new difficulty called Pro-Mode. Pro-Mode is an effort to help teach players to play the instrument, with step by step instructions on hitting the notes.

With Pro-Mode, new instrument controllers have been created in order to teach you to play. The new drum set includes symbols to help teach drumming techniques. There are two forms of Pro guitar controllers. One has six buttons across 17 frets. The other is a full functioning guitar with strings and all, that you can play without the game. Yes, the new controllers will be more expensive, but the controllers are trying to teach you how to play.

In Rock Band 3, there are 83 more songs. If you include down-loaded songs and the importing of songs from Rock Band, Rock Band 2, The Beatles Rock Band, and Green Day Rock Band, there will be over 2000 songs possible to play. Some of the new songs include Beast and the Harlot by Avenged Sevenfold, Rehab by Amy Winehouse, I Love Rock N’ Roll by Joan Jett, and Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne. Other bands on the game include The Beach Boys, Jimi Hendrix, and Bob Marley.

For people who enjoy music games, this is definitely a must have for them. Even if you aren’t sure you want to pay ex-tra for the Pro-instruments, it would be a good investment to learn an instrument. So for those about to rock, I salute you.

Reviewing Rock Band 3

Every four years, it is one of the biggest days of the year. But this year to many people, it is just another day. The first Tuesday in Novem-ber is Election Day all over the U.S., however, much interest was lost this year on the date because the president was not going to be elected. If there isn’t going to be a new president any time soon, then what is the big deal about this date? Perhaps in Illinois, more than anywhere else, this election day was very anticipated. The Gover-nor’s election this year was very interesting, considering it took place after history was made when our former Governor was impeached. Pat Quinn, who held the office last year after Rod Blagojevich was tak-en out of office, and who is currently governor, was defending his office. Quinn, himself a Democrat, went up against Republican William Brady Jr. The Gover-nor’s election resulted in Pat Quinn winning, and he will remain the governor. Some of the other offices however, were easier decisions for the Illinois people. Jesse White will be returning to his spot as Secretary of State. Bobby Schilling has won the area’s house election. Mark Steven Kirk defeated Alexi Giannoulias in the senate race. This senate seat was the seat once occupied by now president Barack Obama. When Obama became president, the then Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich appointed Roland Burris to take the seat, this election represents the first time the people of Illinois will choose who it is since Obama took office. This day has become a part of American history. It was made this way by the many great (and not so great) politicians and officials elected each year.

TY DANIELSJUNIOR STAFF REPORTER

TYLR FLECK SENIOR STAFF REPORTER

Football season has come and gone, which means that wres-tling season is upon us. This year seniors Joe Burks, Dominique Stewart, Kevin Farley, Zach Farley, and Louie Tuttle lead the Lions.

Joe Burks is a four-year starter who is a three time sectional qualifier and a three-time city champion in three different weight classes. Last season, Joe was second on the team in pins with 17 and finished the season with a 24-13 record.

Last year’s heavy weight, Kevin Farley, will be battling his older broth-er, Zach Farley, for the starting spot. Kevin qualified last year for sectionals and finished strong with a 27-16 record and leading the team in pins with 18.

Stewart also qualified for sectionals last year and looks to finish his high school career with another city championship.

Nytro Glover (11) is a two-year letterman and also qualified last year for sectionals. He qualified last year for the freshman/sophomore state tournament. Second year head coach Joe Stevens is excited about the upcoming season and says, “The freshman numbers are getting bigger everyday, under the leadership from the seniors, as we are trying to build a program day by day.” The season opens Friday, December 3 at Glenwood. Other key dates are Saturday December 8 Joe Bee memorial invitational, “the Joe Bee”, at Spring-field and Friday, January 21 City tournament at SHG. There are high expecta-tions this season, and the Lion’s hope to see you there to support our wrestlers.

LHS Hopes To Pin The Competition

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10 Reviews The roar November 2010 ALEX NOVYSPORTS/NEWS EDITOR

The month of October is known for Halloween. Towards the end of the month two blockbuster horror movies hit theaters. The highly anticipated Paranor-mal Activity 2, which made nearly $50 million in its first weekend terrified people all over the United States. Then a week later Saw continued their annual film, but there was a new twist to this one, it was shown in Digital 3D. The recent Saw films have declined in the box office, so they wanted to spice things up, by showing it in 3D. Saw is known as a bloody, gory movie that does not bring interest to many adults, but it is a hit with teenagers. The movie is rated R, so some teens struggle to get into the movie, since you must be 17 to be permitted. But once in the seats, the audience is eager to find out how Saw uses the 3D technology to bring a great horrifying experience to the screen. With a few twists and turns, Saw is an interesting movie that is different from the rest with eye-popping 3D. Then there was Paranormal Activity 2, of course the sequel to Paranormal Activity. The first film was a small film that did not cost much to make and was only shown in select theaters. Once the buzz got around that it was one of the scariest mov-ies ever, then it began playing all over. The sequel was highly anticipated and people of all ages wanted to enjoy this scary experience.

The setting of Paranormal Activity 2 is at a house where a video camera monitors the house for suspicious acts. The unthinkable is bound to happen, and it leaves the crowd frightened out of their seats. Paranormal Activity 2 is said to be scarier than the first film, and it has left some people up all night not wanting to go to bed. O v e r a l l b o t h m o v i e s a r e r e c o m m e n d e d f o r a g u t - w r e n c h i n g e x p e r i e n c e . B o t h m o v i e s w i l l k e e p y o u awake the whole time and will not let you down. Saw and Paranormal Activity are highly anticipated and highly recommended.

Battle of the Scary Movies

AUSTIN MILLERJUNIOR STAFF REPORTER

Since forming in 1992, Weezer has become one of the most successful bands of the last decade. During the 90’s, they were a cult band not gaining much of a following. One of their first gigs was opening up for a band featuring Keanu Reeves. Their debut album Weezer (also known as The Blue Album because of the blue background) featured top singles including Buddy Holly, Say it Ain’t So, and Undone – The Sweater Song. They also became known for their creative mu-sic videos. Director Spike Jonze placed the band perfectly into a scene from Happy Day’s. The first album was certified triple platinum, and is their highest selling album to date. They then released Pinkerton in 1996. This album got horrible reviews, including a reader poll by Rolling Stone, that put it on the list of the worst albums of 1996. But people talked about it, and it became a cult phenomenon. They are re-releasing it this year. They then released another album named Weezer, which became known as the Green Album for the green back-ground. MTV gave the songs Hash Pipe and Island in the Sun lots of plays on their channel. They released Maladroit in 2002. It was more of a experimental album, but received harsh criticism. In 2003, they released Make Believe. This album had the song Beverly Hills, which was one of the most popular songs of that year and one of iTunes top downloads. It was certified platinum in 2006. In 2007, they made another self titled album, but it also became known by its color as the Red Album. Their video for the song Pork and Beans featured many YouTube hits. The album also featured the song Troublemaker. Through the 2000’s, Weezer has released seven albums and has had continued success. This year they released two albums Hurley and Death to False Metal. Hurley was named after a character from Lost and has his face on the album cover. Even though the band is getting older with time, they have a sound that remains unique to them. So look for Weezer to continue their style of nerd-rock for years.

A Look At Weezer

Through The Years

MARLENA ROATEJUNIOR STAFF REPORTER

War. The word itself is, truly, very sharp and painful. We hear it all the time, some of us live it through stories of friends and relatives, but none of us have experienced it first hand, unless you are a teacher. Every-one knows about the situation and the harshness of the battlefield, but does anyone know exactly what the sol-diers were feeling? Canadian journalist Trish Wood does. She sat down with 29 service members from every branch of the military and got their raw, first person stories, which she compiled into a memoir about the war. T h e b o o k , W h a t Wa s A s k e d o f U s : A n O r a l H i s t o r y o f t h e I r a q Wa r b y the Soldiers Who Fought It, is packed with 40 accounts of the frontline battles in chronological order.

In the words of Trish Wood, “There is heroism in tel l ing the unvarnished truth about the war, and if there was an award for that, I would bestow it on every person in this book.” I know how awesome it is to sit down with your parents or grandparents and hear about their stories of war. The rawness and valor of the stories always left me speechless. For that reason, this book is an amazing one to read. Reading the words felt exactly like sitting down with the Iraqi war veterans and talking through their personal experiences overseas. The book has interviews from people who experienced the battlefield in every different aspect. There are medics who talk about how they had to race in-between tanks to reach buildings with wounded sol-diers. Snipers talk about how they had to train their eyes to adjust to the long distances. Drivers talk about how they had to focus on seeing the entire area around the vehicle, not just what the windshield would allow. Most books with interviews are set up where the question is asked and the response follows. In What Was Asked of Us, there is a title, some background information, the name and rank of the soldier, and their story. As you read, you feel as though Trish Wood said, “Just tell me your story.” Wood does such a great job making every-thing tie together that you don’t realize how much you’ have read until you close the back cover and beg for more. This is a great book from start to finish, especially for war buffs or veterans. It will keep you fully involved and interested. Because each account is told so vividly, you get the picture painted in your head and you can easily watch each soldier perform their assigned duties. If you have not read this book quite yet, put it on your to do list and read!

A Tale of SoldiersA Heart -Filled Review

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A Tale of SoldiersA Heart -Filled Review

TY DANIELSJUNIOR STAFF REPORTER

Without

“The Lions drop their final game and fall to a season ending 2-7 record.” The expectations for this past sea-son were higher than what it has been in previous seasons. The Lions definitely had the raw ability, but the mental aspect was lacking. As the season moved on, many began to doubt what they saw in week one against Taylorville. Was that just a really good game played by the Lions, or were they really that good at the beginning all season? Questions began to fly and many did not expect the answers which were given back. Many observ-ers could see the discipline was lacking as the game progressed and saw the team fell apart. This year play-ers did not point fingers and blame other people, instead they just hung their head as a sign of embarrassment.

Many wonder what happened to that team that was expecting playoffs throughout the season. Others won-der why the team could not play that well in the second half. Lastly, people wondered if it could be the coaching staff. The pressure was relieved after the Lions had received their fifth loss on the season and playoff hopes were gone. The practice sched-ule was a lot more lenient, and there was more fun being pushed into practice. However, on the field Friday night, it was strictly business. The best game that the Lions played was in a win over the Southeast Spartans. The Lions had a phenomenal perfor-mance in the first half, putting them up 34-6. The Lions executed their offensive playbook and held the Spartans on defense except for a few times. Once the Lions had let up a little bit, the Spartans scored two more times. The final score was 48-18. The best part about this game was it was Senior Night. There were 15 seniors to walk down the track with their parents and other escorts. The younger cheerleaders made a pathway flailing their pom poms in the air as each senior walked through. Bes ides the ac t iv i t i e s be fo re the game , t he L ions have someth ing to look fo rward to , Sophomore Freddie Lomprez (10), he took some snaps from the spread offense and got some good yard-age. The future is looking promising with Freddie at quarterback and Nytro Glover (11) as running back.

T h e L i o n s d e f i n i t e l y n e e d s o m e m o r e d e p t h n e x t y e a r , a s t h e y a r e l o s -i n g a l l t h e i r s e n i o r s t a r t e r s a t g r a d u a t i o n . F o r t h o s e w h o a r e i n t e r e s t e d i n p l a y i n g n e x t year, get into the weight room every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday starting after school to begin your quest for success!

The bright lights over your head, the screaming fans, the sound of whistles, the quarter back throw-ing, and the defense ready to stop the offense. These are the sights and sounds of a high school foot-ball game right? Actually, what is missing is one of the game’s most traditional aspects: the school band. T h e L a n p h i e r H i g h S c h o o l b a n d i s c o m p o s e d o f a b o u t 3 0 p l a y e r s i n a l l . T h e band includes flutes, saxophones, trumpets, clarinets, trombones, a baritone, and of course percus-sion. The band is hoping to continue to grow over this year and into years in the future. What is the Lanphier band doing now that football is over? The band is preparing for a winter concert, as well as the high school basketball season; during which, the band will be performing one night at the city tournament. The band director is Ms. Kittie Hose, and is her very first year as the Lanphier Band Director. The band was finally back out on the field marching, something that the group had not done for a couple of years. The band also received a boost in numbers when the Lincoln Magnet School band accompanied them out on the field at a Lanphier home football game against the Rochester Rockets on Friday, October 8. The Lanphier band was also aided by the Lanphier zero hour choir. This group vol -unteered to be flag twirlers for the band as the band performed the song: “Do Wah Diddy Diddy.” The group had practiced together for many early mornings in Lanphier’s Lober-Nika gymnasium.

Lanphier had not had a flag group for several years because of the small numbers in the band. However, this year when Lanphier’s choir had all of their work down pat, the entire choir volunteered to give their time to this cause, and did well executing it. The help was greatly appreciated, and it not only helped make the band look better at several football games, but also at the homecoming parade. As long as all goes as planned, the flag twirlers will be back to help the band next year, but whether or not the flag twirlers will be from the choir or band members has yet to have been decided. Recently, on Columbus day, several members of the band went to audition for IMEA, which stands for the Illinois Music Educators Association. IMEA is having a concert this year at Western Il-linois University. The only musician from the Lanphier band accepted this year was Ty Daniels (11). The band is continuing to grow and improve all the time. They also have goals that are ready to be accomplished. If you play an instrument and have wondered what time is a good time to join band, the answer is NOW! Lanphier band is always ready to add new members, and the next one could be you!

The Band It Is

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2010 Football Season Comes to an End

JUSTIN LINDERSENIOR STAFF REPORTER