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YOU

CAN STOP CENSORSHIP

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contents Teachers Leaving Censorship Dance Concert

ACADEMICS

School Time Editorial

RAMPAGE

7. Girls’ Lacrosse 8. March Madness

STUDENT LIFE

10. Safe Break 11. Teen Jobs

ENTERTAINMENT

9. Hunger Games 12. App Crazes 13. Waking Mars 14. Food Review 15. Fun

The Health at Every Size movement tells girls, like the one pictured, that no matter how large their belly, they are still beautiful. Photo by Sadie Saylor, Design by Virginia Johnson

art exhibits

April SENIOR

4. 5. 8.

[YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL]

May

NEWS

on the cover

Autumn Lindesy, Luke Miner, Billie Heizer, Beth Prewitt, Casey Blair, Lillian Webber, Jake Lockner, Shannon Le, Austin Colon Opening: April 5 Takedown: April 27 Sponsor: Mr. DeWeese All Photography II Students Opening: May 3 Takedown: May 24 Sponsor: Mr. Curtis

STAFF

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Virginia Johnson

DESIGN DIRECTOR Evelynn Wyatt

PHOTO EDITOR

Sadie Saylor

BUSINESS MANAGER

Devyn Nance (Academics Editor)

WRITING EDITOR

Rachel Harris (Well-being Editor)

COPY EDITORS

FROM THE EDITOR B

y the time you read this, there will only be six more Mondays at duPont Manual. For 74 percent of Manual students, this isn’t a huge deal. It’s just one of many summers, a nice break before returning to school. For the rest of us, the idea of six more Mondays is daunting and fascinating. College is approaching quickly. Last minute decisions are being hastily made. The end seems so near and yet so far. Never again will we find ourselves struggling to stay awake through first block. No more art critiques with your fellow seniors. No more articles in Manual publications. No more YPAS concerts and no more science fair. For those of us passionate about our major, we will find other places to express ourselves in college. Maybe you’ll find yourself taking photos for WKU’s Herald. Maybe you’ll continue your artwork at SCAD. Maybe you’ll compete in robot competitions at MIT. Manual has helped us find our passions, and we will not leave those passions behind us in our wake. In the six Mondays you have left, take the time to thank the ones who have brought you this far. I’d like to thank the teachers in my own magnet who have pushed me to where I am. Miller, thank you for helping me to find my voice and thank you for teaching me how to see the world as it is and how to bring change through my writing. Palmer, thank you for helping me realize my talents with design and giving me the confidence I need to pursue them. Ritchie, thank you for turning me into the leader I am today. Without you three, my second set of parents, I could not leave for WKU with confidence. Seniors, Manual is your home. You’re leaving for bigger things, but your teachers are the ones who are pushing you there. Thank them. They deserve it.

Virginia Johnson Editor-in-Chief of The Crimson Record crimsonrecord@hotmail.com

Colleen Kidd Patrick Haertel

DESIGN EDITORS

Keevin Henley

PHOTO AND ART TEAM

Madison Wade Kaitlyn Vissing Mara Louise Atherton Celia Sandler (Art Director)

WRITING TEAM

Megan Lyvers ( Managing Editor) Taylor Browning (Student Life and Entertainment Editor)

Kalen Winburn (Sports Editor) Meredith Bell (Sports Editor) Malesha Griffin Nikia White (Proofs Editor)

AD SALES TEAM

Adauri Hall Amanda Rhodes Juliette Rosado

ADVISER

Amy Ritchie

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2012-2013 CALENDAR CHANGE I

n early February, the Board of Education made a change to the 2012-2013 JCPS calendar. The calendar was revised to build snow days into the school year, in case of missed schools days due to severe weather. These days were added to the last week of February. However if there aren’t any missed days it would just serve as another winter break. Along with that break students would still have their normal winter and spring breaks. There will also be extra school days at the end of the year, in case Louisville was to see another snow or ice storm. The first day of school is scheduled on August 21 and the last day on June 5. This year’s last day is planned to be on May 30. The QR code above will lead you to the 2012-13 school calendar.

ATTENTION

SENIORS

Every year, in the last issue, The Crimson Record lists every senior’s college destination. Tell us where you are going by friending and messaging Manual College Destinations on Facebook. You can also turn in your decision in the box outside room 351. Include your legal name, magnet, college, and the date.

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PACKING UP and

MOVING OUT

Manual teachers leave their crimson family for other opportunities. WORDS BY TAYLOR BROWNING | ART BY MADISON WADE | DESIGN BY VIRGINIA JOHNSON

BRIAN HAMRIC

Mr. Brian Hamric (Spanish) had his last day at Manual on February 29. Knowing for some time about his new opportunity, Hamric didn’t tell his students about leaving until the end of January. On March 6, while his students would be in class Hamric would be flying to Monteray Bay, California for his first day of basic training for the Air Force. Training will last for two months, but he will reside in California for a year with his family. After the year is up he will then start on assignments, facing the chance of being separated from his family for a short period of time. “This opportunity is exciting and scary. There’s a point where you question, ‘Am I doing the right thing?’ but I feel it’s the best thing for our family,” said Hamric. Hamric’s class was taken over by new teacher Senora Mike, and the recently retired teacher Senora Taylor at the beginning of March. Although Hamric was only at Manual for three years, the faculty had only great things to say at staff meeting, that turned out to be a small going away party for Hamric. “Knowing how much he loves language, it’s exciting he gets that he gets this opportunity. But we will miss him,” said Ms. Willams (English.) “I have mixed feelings about leaving, but I am sad about leaving my students. This new opportunity is exciting, and from teaching at Manual I have learned how to be a good teacher, how to serve students well, and build relationships,” said Hamric. So although the Manual students will miss Hamric, we wish him well and the best of luck on his new chapter in joining the Air Force.

ALEXIS RICH

Ms. Alexis Rich (Science) plans on leaving Manual after the end of this school year. Teaching for nine years at Manual, Rich will continue her career at Collegiate High School. After years of teaching freshmen science she will start teaching physics and sections of chemistry to juniors. “I think the hardest thing about leaving will be the transition from here to a smaller high school. Also the fact that Collegiate doesn’t have a football team. I’ll still be a Crimson fan on Friday nights,” Rich said. Rich also said that leaving Manual was not an easy choice, but it would be a new and different opportunity for her. “I told them when they called it would take a lot to get me to go, because I loved teaching at Manual. But overall the school is closer to home, so I can still ride my bike, and most likely my kid will go there so I get a chance to see more of her,” said Rich. So it will be a big transition for the freshmen science teacher, and she will be missed. Rich will finish out this 2012 school year, but won’t be back in room 321 next year. “This will definitely be a different experience, going from a lot of red to a navy blue. However I hope to come back sometime in the future. So I don’t think of this as a goodbye, but more of a see you later,” she said.

TIMOTHY GLASSCOCK

Mr. Timothy Glasscock, the YPAS chorus director for eleven years, will be leaving YPAS after the end of this school year. He will be transferring to Bellarmine University to teach choir classes full-time. Glasscock had been teaching at Bellarmine part-time while also teaching at YPAS. However as a former choir professor, Glasscock didn’t want to pass up an opportunity to go back to teaching at a university, in fear that the chance may never come again. “Ever since my first year here, I have received multiple invitations to interview for different college jobs. However I only took a few because they all seemed to be hours away from Louisville, where my friends and family resided. Even though I knew I might one day want to return to university teaching, I wasn’t ready to leave YPAS,” said Glasscock. Although Glasscock’s students are sad to see him go, they understand what this opportunity means to him. Many find a little comfort in the fact that he will still be in town and that they are able to call or stop by if they need any advice, or just for a visit. His students also agreed to help find a replacement for his position, which won’t be announced until later this year. “I am extremely sad to be leaving my beloved students here at YPAS/ Manual. I have spent each entire school year, and snippets of my summers with these energetic and talented young people. But just like students, teachers have to grow and change to be complete individuals, ” said Glasscock. So as the YPAS choir department and all of Manual prepares to say goodbye to Glasscock, he looks forward to this great opportunity and the road it will lead him on. “There is no place on earth like YPAS,” he said. “The people who work here and the students they accept and train will be special to me for the rest of my life.”

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more than a

BLACKOUT The government attempts to crack down on piracy. We won’t let them.

n October 26, 2011, we successfully delayed a bill that would give corporations the right to shut down any website that they believed infringed on their copyright. The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) was a bill designed to fight trafficking of copyrighted intellectual property online. Sites like Facebook, YouTube and Tumblr would have had to moderate every status, video, photo, or post to ensure that no copyrighted content was posted for fear of being shut down completely. However, due to outcries from Internet giants such as Google, Reddit and Wikipedia, SOPA was never passed. Even though SOPA has fallen off the radar, the government is still proposing legislation that may violate our freedoms, specifically speech and press. The Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act (PIPA) is pretty much a twin of SOPA. However, instead of going through the House of Representatives, PIPA was sent through the Senate. After January 18 online protests, it was announced that the vote on the bill would be postponed until the issues raised about the bill were resolved. Anti-Counterfeit Trade Agreement (ACTA), unlike SOPA, is a trade agreement that plans to branch internationally. ACTA would target not only intellectual property, but also counterfeit goods, generic medicines, and genetically engineered seeds. ACTA was negotiated behind our backs and its details are very vague. Because ACTA is a treaty, rather than a bill, there is no approval needed and thus the decision is fully executive. ACTA would hold internet service providers legally responsible for anything you do online. Your internet service provider would monitor everything you do online—or else they would be attacked for any of your ”violations.” Bills and treaties like SOPA and ACTA take power out of the hands of the individual and place it in the grasp of corporations. The internet gives us the power to communicate with a wide audience and expose the world for what it is. Imagine how the loss of the internet would affect your view of the world. How did the Occupy Wallstreet movement gain so much momentum? Where did you learn about Joseph Kony? How did feminists rally over Komen dropping its funding of Planned Parenthood? How did Egyptian and Libyan protesters band together against their oppressors? Corporations would no longer have to answer to anyone but the mainstream media, and who do you think owns the mainstream media? Independent bloggers have played an instrumental part in getting the truth out because they have no one to answer to. If SOPA had been passed, those bloggers would not be able to even post a video of a politician’s speech without fear of being shut down by the owner of the video. Censorship is not behind us. We need to let our politicians and representatives know that we will not stand for any attacks on our privacy and freedom of speech. Contact your representatives and tell them that you will not stand for any bills that would limit what you can do online. Censorship benefits those in power and never those who are oppressed. We cannot afford to let corporations stifle our freedom of speech.

who is

anonymous ? Anonymous is an Internet group that originated in 2003. Since 2008, this group has become known for their online hacking and DDoS attacks. DDoS, which stands for distributed denial of service attack, is a technical term used to describe an occurrence when too many systems target the bandwidth of a particular program. On February 13 and 17, Anonymous attacked the CIA Website and the US Census Bureau Website. They claimed responsibility for these actions that were a response to SOPA blackouts and the shut down of Megaupload.They even published the names of the files from the US Census Bureau as proof. The most recent targets of Anonymous include attacks on the Spanish Police’s website, the official website of the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom, and the official website of Vatican and various websites of the Malaysian government after they blocked Wikileaks and The Pirate Bay.

internet on

strike

On January 18, for 24 hours, popular websites such as Wikipedia, Google, and Reddit, “blacked out” in protest against SOPA. In lieu of articles, the front page of the Wikipedia displayed “Imagine a world without free knowledge.” Google was more subdued with a simple black bar over their normal Google logo. The Mozilla website also blacked out and encouraged

tum blr tantrum As time started to run out, Tumblr users desperately began posting their contact information, preparing to lose contact with the friends they had gained through Tumblr. Bloggers knew, without a doubt, that SOPA would be the death of Tumblr due to the massive amounts of posts containing copyrighted gifs. Posts about censorship filled blogs and users added codes to black out their blogs altogether, joining the efforts of Wikipedia, Google, and many other sites.

those against SOPA to contact legislators. There were also protests on American Censorship Day, November 16, by Tumblr, Mozilla, and Techdirt. These websites and others displayed black bars over their logos that read “STOP CENSORSHIP”. Tumblr users also had the option to “black out” their own blogs.

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PERPETUAL WORDS BY TAYLOR BROWNING | ART BY CELIA SANDLER | DESIGN BY KEEVIN HENLEY

DAZE Early school times cause students to walk through the hallways like zombies.

ccording to the National Sleep Foundation, teenagers need about nine and a half hours of sleep every night. However, many students don’t go to sleep until around eleven at night, giving them around only seven hours of sleep. The majority of teens can’t wake up in the morning without a parent or an alarm clock. They walk through the school day in a daze, sometimes falling asleep during classes, therefore missing out on valuable learning time. A simple solution would be having the Board of Education push back the time that high schools start. AP courses, advanced classes, and studying for tests can have students overwhelmed with school work. Stressing over finishing their assignments causes them to be up long into the night, striving to get a passing grade. However, no matter how late they stay up, school still starts at the 7:40 every morning, and they must search for any ounce of energy to maintain focus and do their school work throughout the day. What would be the point in staying up all night studying for a test if they just fall asleep during it? All the sleep lost over doing homework won’t result in a high grade if students aren’t able to function during the school day. Especially when you think about how early teenagers have to get up to catch a bus or just get ready for school. According the JCPS bus information, bus compounds are open from 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM. This means that buses are heading out on their routes as early as 5, and students are up at the same time getting ready to walk to their bus stop. For some kids the bus ride may only be

20 minutes, but others can take over an hour because they have to go to a bus depot. So teenagers are spending one to two hours out of the day being transported to and from school, exhausted from previous late night, and knowing when they got home it would be the same thing all over again. Teenagers’ sleeping habits are due to biological reasons. They tend to not go to sleep until it is late, which causes them to wake up later in the morning. The first bell of most high schools rings before 8 A.M. and it messes with their natural sleep schedule. That’s not the same case for the kids in elementary school. Since they are only in grade school, they don’t have as much homework as teenagers. They also have bedtimes enforced by their parents giving them sometimes close to 12 hours of sleep a day, and then some have nap time as a part of their curriculum. So going to school earlier wouldn’t have an effect on their sleep schedule. Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine found that changing the start time of high school just by thirty minutes improved teens sleep, alertness, and overall mood. Adding just an hour to their sleeping schedule gives students the chance to stay on their natural sleep cycle and see an improvement in moods and performance in daily activities. Although changing the high school time is more than just stating facts on why teens need more sleep, it still is a major topic that the Board of Education should consider looking at. Not having enough sleep at night can cause more damage than just teenagers falling asleep in class.

LESS THAN

NINE HOURS

When teenagers don’t get at least eight hours of sleep at night, they are causing more damage than they know. All of the stress of doing homework, projects, and studying, on top of no sleep only decreases students’ performance in school. Here are a few things that can happen from students lack of sleep:

1. Limited ability to concentrate 2. Prone to acne 3. Aggressive behavior 4. Eating more sweets and junk food 5. Illness 6. Increased forgetfulness 7. Depression

A GOOD NIGHTS REST Many times when teenagers don’t have a lot of homework, they still stay up late doing nothing. This causes them to be drowsy and out of it the next day at school.So when you have a free night, the best thing to do is relax and take time to not stress about school or upcoming assignments. Here are a few tips to help you get a good night sleep: 1. Keep Noise Down. If you are going to watch T.V., at least keep the volume fairly low. 2. Right Temperature, try and keep your room at a cool temperature. Sleeping in a room that is too hot or cold can be uncomfortable. 3. Taking a warm bath or shower can help relax your muscles. 4. Not too many liquids, drinking a lot of fluids before bed can cause multiple trips to the bathroom throughout the night. 5. If you wake up in the middle of the night and have trouble going back to sleep the best thing to do is get out of bed and do a non-stimulating activity, like reading a book. This will help you relax until you’re tired enough to go back to sleep.

8. Drowsy driving 9. Decreased performance in school 10. Decreased participation in extracurricular activities

A Healthy Schedule Maintaining a healthy sleep schedule can be hard when you have to be at your bus stop by six, like many students do. First of all, you need to know how long it takes you to get ready. Let’s assume an hour: 20 for showering, 20 for dressing, and 20 for eating breakfast. That means you would have to wake up by 5 A.M., and in order to get nine hours of sleep, you would have to be asleep by 8 P.M., if not earlier. Lucky you: you get a whole five hours outside of school and sleep... Unless AP World History and your magnet assignments get in the way. Good luck finding some time to maintain your mental health as well.

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NEWSEASON,

NEW

ATTITUDE

A shortage of players puts more stress on the girls’ lacrosse team.

WORDS BY MEREDITH BELL | PHOTO BY SETH FISCHER | DESIGN BY KEEVIN HENLEY

ast season, at a JV lacrosse game, over twenty girls were seen on the sideline plus thirteen girls on the field. With so many girls on the JV team, the lacrosse coach expected the majority to return and planned on having tryouts for the new season. While tryouts are meant to weed out the best players, just the announcement left the lacrosse team with around 37 girls compared to the 60 girls last year, which changed plans. The lacrosse coach, Samantha Canary, had to make a big transition from last year. “It is a lot easier for me this season with fewer girls because I am able to work in smaller groups and more one on one with the girls,” said Canary. Since less people came back this season, a few underclassmen girls were placed on JV and Varsity, which required them to play two games back to back. “Playing both teams can be stressful because you play a JV game then go straight to play Varsity so it is very strenuous, but the amount of playing time we get is great,” said Natalie St. Clair (10, YPAS).

This season more tournaments and playdays have been added giving the girls more chances to play, outside their scheduled games. They get to travel to out of town places and play against more challenging teams. However these games do not affect their official record. Having to play both JV and Varsity does not only have an impact on the field but also with school. “I’m basically out until 8 o’clock at night. It can be difficult but I try to stay awake usually, and get as much homework done as I can,” said Rachel Hoskins (10, CMA.) But having a smaller team also has its downfalls, especially when there are only two goalies. Bailey Hawkins (10, HSU) had an injury that was supposed to take six to eight weeks to heal. “With it being my first year playing goalie, having my injury held me back in training and put more stress on the team,” said Hawkins. Even with a smaller team, girls’ lacrosse is finding ways to make it work for them.

LACROSSE HISTORY The game of lacrosse derived Native American tribes. Both women and men would sometimes play together on the same team, but within different areas women would have their own form of the game. Because the sport was good training for military, the Cherokee tribes would refer to the sport as “the little brother of war.” With their version of the game some teams would have thousands of players, sometimes the team would consist of whole tribes. The goals would be set miles apart rather than a few yards, and the games would also last for days at a time. With everything set so far apart it would be difficult for the players to communicate and pass the ball, so instead they would use their stick to hurt opponents. The Six Tribes of the Iroquois, in what is now southern Ontario and upstate New York, called their version of the game “baggataway” or “tewaraathon”. It was much more organized than in most areas of the country. There were 12 to 15 players per team, and the goals were about 120 feet apart according to Hickok Sports. It wasn’t until the Montreal Lacrosse Club, founded in 1856, that lacrosse turned into a structured game, and developed the first set of rules. In 1867 the rules were rewritten by George Beers also known as “the father of lacrosse” of the MLC. His rules included 12 players on a team. He also needed the positions: goal, point, cover point, first defense, second defense, third defense, centre, third attack, second attack. first attack, one home, and in home, according to Hickok Sports. Beers also changed the ball from a hair-stuffed deerskin ball with a hard rubber ball. As well as a stick that was more modern and better from catching and throwing the ball.

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WORDS BY TAYLOR BROWNING | ART BY CELIA SANDLER | PHOTOS BY MEGAN LYVERS | DESIGN BY VIRGINIA JOHNSON

DEEPER

The YPAS dance department uses different dances to pull emotions from the audience.

meaning A

dimmed, silent auditorium filled with students from a vary of schools patiently waited as they observed the dark stage. Suddenly a bright light hit the stage revealing about twenty girls posed on stage, wearing orange and coral pastel colors and brown pants. The only sound came from the pounding of the dancers fists, signaling that the routine had started. Then an explosion of sound blared towards the audience as the music began, adding emphasis to the dancers’ movements. Occasional pauses occurred in the music where the dancers started walking and hitting their fists, until it was over and there stood 20 girls hitting their fists as the curtain fell. Unrest, a routine filled with emotions, was meant to show the possible struggles faced throughout life. Things that have to deal with current and past revolutions all over the world were expressed through dance. However the interpretation was still left open to the audience, allowing them to think of their own struggles, to make a personal connection with the piece. “Even though I wasn’t in the piece, my favorite dance was Unrest. I like that there’s no specific story, but each audience member takes their own thing from it,” said Morgan Moore (10,YPAS). The YPAS dance department performed a variety of genres like modern, jazz, ballet, and tap. A few of the audience’s favorites were Swing Low, Asleep, Marathon (Run), Unrest and Calypso. Performances were accompanied by instrumental songs that helped draw the audience in. With spotlights and eyes directed towards the stage, observers became mesmerized by the stories being told through the motions of the dancers. “When you’re onstage with all the lights, you can’t see the audience. You’re just looking out to blackness. I tend to feed off the audience’s energy, which enhances my performance and allows me to just have fun,” said Moore. Once the curtains fell on the final routine, the auditorium erupted with applause It was.a concert that didn’t need the popular radio music to entertain a diverse crowd. When a performance that occurs once a year, the YPAS dancers were able to show off their hard work to peers. “I knew how much hard work and time was put into the production, which made me enjoy the concert so much more. I thought the dances were very well choreographed and entertaining,” said Donnie Miller (10,YPAS).

EFFIE Elizabeth Banks

RUE Amandla Stenberg

“At least you two have decent manners. The pair last year ate everything with their hands like a couple of savages. It completely upset my digestion.”

“I’m very hard to catch. And if they can’t catch me, they can’t kill me. So don’t count me out.”

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HUNGRY

Let the 74th Annual Hunger Games Begin!

I am not pretty. I am not beautiful. I am as radiant as the sun.

for the

GAMES

KATNISS

Jennifer Lawrence

WORDS BY COLLEEN KIDD | DESIGN BY VIRGINIA JOHNSON

C PEETA

“Only I keep wishing I could think of a way to…to show the Capitol they don’t own me. That I’m more than just a piece in their Games.”

CINNA

“When you’re asked a question, find me, and answer it as honestly as possible...Especially if what you think is horrible.”

GALE Liam Hensworth

“We could do it you know...Leave the district. Run off. Live in the woods. You and I, we could make it.”

Josh Hutcherson

Lenny Kravitz

heers and screams of excitement erupted from the Stoneybrook Theater audience as the lights dimmed and the screen lit up. After hours of sitting on concrete outside (with rain threatening overhead), followed by hours sitting in a line inside the lobby, completed with a final two hours in the theater, the wait for The Hunger Games was about to end. As an avid fan of the books, I can say with complete confidence that it was so incredibly worth the wait and the sleepless night. Teens and adults alike watched with eyes glued to the screen as Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson (both from Kentucky) portrayed the complicated relationship of Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark. I was especially impressed with Hutcherson’s ability to play a guy who wasn’t the toughest kid on the block but could still hold his own in a fight to the death. The casting was brilliant overall, in my opinion. Lawrence played the heroine as well as if she herself were Katniss. Stanley Tucci was amazing as the charismatic Ceasar Flickerman, Elizabeth Banks was perfect as the ditzy and oblivious Effie Trinket, and Woody Harrelson was hilarious as Haymitch Abernathy, the drunken-but-determined mentor. One of the aspects of this movie that struck me the most was the camera work.

There were several scenes shot with a dizzying effect that made it seem as though we were simply following the action with a hand-held video camera. During the crowd scenes, we see from the perspective of just another person in the middle of it all. In the action scenes in the arena, it is as though we are one of the tributes caught in the midst of a battle, squatting in a tree, or running from mutant dogs (don’t pet those by the way). It made the experience more personal and intense and added a higher sense of emotion. I could go on and on for days about this movie, but the bottom line is that it is amazing. They stuck as closely to the book as possible within a two and a half hour time frame. Even the scenes that had to be shortened were still moving (c’mon, the Rue thing?). There were a few details that had to be left out, but viewers should understand that the movie is two hours and twenty-two minutes as it is. If they had included Madge, Katniss’ dehydration and a certain character losing a certain body part, the movie would have been extended even more. Even if you haven’t read the books (you should), you will still get sucked into this raw portrayal of a society that sacrifices children in order to maintain order and obedience. Happy Hunger Games, and may the odds be ever in your favor.

killer

HAYMITCH

Woody Harrelson

“Here’s some advice. Stay alive.”

anticipation Misty Johnston (12, YPAS) Nayely Sanchez (12, VA)

“I’ve read the whole series three times, but I’ve read the first book five times. The first one got better each time I read it and at the last one I was still shocked at every part... I think it’s more exciting when you see it first because you don’t have to listening to everyone else’s ravings. [I’m nervous] that it’s not going to meet my expectations. They’re set so high and I want it to portray the book a hundred percent because I love it so much.”

“I’m glad I decided on reading the book and going to the premiere. There’s a sense of satisfaction knowing that you have dedicated time to reading and waiting in line. Though the rain was not [a] pleasant addition, but just like any experience, it was a unique journey where I had no idea if I would end up happy or not. But what matters is making it count. In the end I enjoyed every moment--even when I did wake up early the next morning for school.”

there’s more on RedEye! the districts of The Hunger Games Character profiles

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job

CRUNCH CRUNCH WORDS BY MEGAN LYVERS | ART BY JASMINE BROWNING, EVELYNN WYATT | DESIGN BY EVELYNN WYATT

Many teens struggle to secure jobs due to the suffering economy.

oney, money, money seems to be the only thing on everyone’s mind. Not only is making a profit important to adults, it is also important to teenagers. During their high school careers, students begin to have a desire to make money for their own personal use. Whether they aim to have a few extra bucks for the movies, fill up their gas tank or start to save for college, extra money is essential to many teens. In order to earn some serious cash, they must search for a real job. Brooke Morris (12, HSU) said, “Two days during the week, I am the only ‘adult’ home with the rest of my siblings. It is my responsibility to pay for my own gas money to drive my siblings where they need to go. On these days, I also cook dinner for my siblings.” Getting a job can be harder than it seems. The unemployment rate across the U.S. is about 8.5 percent, while Louisville’s unemployment rate pushes 9 percent. According to an article posted by Chris Poynter for The Courier Journal, after the closing of Kentucky Kingdom, over a thousand students lost their jobs. Currently, the teen unemployment rate in Louisville is the highest it has been in years: 25 percent. Zac Jones (11, CMA) has been on the job

search for a while. Jones said, “I’ve been having a hard time finding jobs because places just don’t seem to need help. They have signs saying ‘now hiring’, but they don’t really mean it. Basically, if a place tells you that they’re ‘always hiring’ or ‘always interviewing’, you’re not going to get hired.” Even though it is difficult for some students to get jobs, others have discovered that finding a job in the Louisville area is a breeze. Chelsea Parihus (12, MST) said, “Home Depot was holding interviews for a cashier position. I need the extra gas money so I can go where I please on the weekends. I went in for an interview and I got the job. I also just finished orientation this week. There are plenty of jobs available to high school students.” For teens looking for a job, there are multiple websites they can visit to easily find a job that is right for them. Many local businesses are currently looking for teen workers. Home Depot, Sears, Forever 21, and McDonald’s are currently holding job interviews. In order to increase the chances of landing the job, make sure that you have a nice, neat, and complete resume. Don’t forget: the best thing to do is to just get your name out there.

respectable resume

Here are some helpful hints for creating the perfect resume for getting the job that you want. 1. Do not title your resume “Resume”, this makes you seem very unprofessional and inexperienced. You do not even need a title for your resume. 2. Pick a font that is very easy to read. Make it simple. 3. You must always have a header that contains your name and your contact information. 4. Make sure your name is bold so it will stand out to the reader. The other contact information can remain in the regular font. 5. Make 5 major categories. The objective short reason why you want the job and what you want to get out of it, past experience, your educational qualifications, personal details/ achievements, and references. 6. When you list your experiences and achievements, make sure they are in chronological order. 7. NEVER mention your salary expectations for the job. 8. Always proof read the resume before your job interview. The smallest mistake could put you at risk for no job offer. If you follow these simple resume tips, you are sure to get the job.

Recently, the Kentucky Fair Board has approved an agreement to sign over Kentucky Kingdom to the Koch family, which currently owns Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana. Kentucky Kingdom will be renamed the “Bluegrass Boardwalk”. The expected opening will be May, 2013. Since the Koch family decided to take ownership of the theme park, many students will be able to earn their jobs back. Bluegrass Boardwalk will also offer similar perks to Holiday World. There will be free unlimited soft drinks, sun screen, and water tube rentals. If you want to find out more information about the Kentucky Kingdom re-opening, you can follow Bluegrass Boardwalk on Twitter.

kentucky kingdom re-opening

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A MORE MINDFUL

SPRING BREAK WORDS BY MALESHA GRIFFIN | PHOTO BY SADIE SAYLOR | DESIGN BY EVELYNN WYATT

Spring Break is meant to be fun, but there are some things students need to stay away from.

ach student, from the bubbly, optimistic freshman to the lazy, sarcastic senior, is counting down the days until April sixth—the last day of school before Spring Break 2012. As students plan to go on trips with family and friends to exotic and new places all over the world, they should be aware of the dangers of certain spring break spots and practices to be sure they have a safe break. There are certain cities that every student wants to go to due to its reputation and party scene, but most of these cities are ranked some of the most dangerous cities for spring break destinations. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the top ten most dangerous spring break destinations are Miami, Jacksonville, Panama City, New Orleans, South Padre Island, West Palm Beach, Myrtle Beach, Las Vegas, Daytona Beach, and Orlando—the most dangerous city in the country for

spring break. According to a study by Avvo Lawyer Ranking System, the statistics of murders, rapes, and other violent crimes during spring break are the proof that these cities are not safe for high school and college students during a time that is meant to be fun. “Life isn’t fun without a little risk,” says Advocate Scott (11, HSU), “and to be honest, a lot of places today aren’t the safest— whether it be because of crime or nature.” While no city is one hundred percent safe, safer spring break destinations include cities like Honolulu and Santa Barbara, according to the Atlanta JournalConstitution. As each student prepares to embark on Spring Break ‘12 and cities prepare for the many students and families coming to visit, be sure to remember the possible dangers and prepare yourself so that this spring break is memorable for good reasons.

SCHOOL’S OUT. BE SAFE! Although there are certain cities that are considered to be very dangerous, bad things can happen anywhere. Sometimes it just depends on the way a person chooses to act. Doing things that are illegal, like drinking or doing drugs can turn what could have been a fun spring break into a complete disaster. Also, avoid associating with people who are known for getting into a lot of trouble, and never go anywhere alone. Have a safe break!

SAFE CITIES

While it seems like the best cities are also the most dangerous, the top ten safest spring break destinations also have some great things to offer. These cities include: Galveston, Texas; Naples, Florida; Palm Springs, California; Lafayette, Louisiana and San Diego, California. These cities offer wildlife tours, aquariums, and beaches—doing it all safely.

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There is always a buzz about the newest and most addictive smartphone app. WORDS BY MEGAN LYVERS | ART BY SADIE SAYLOR | DESIGN BY VIRGINIA JOHNSON

ach year, it seems like a smartphone app sparks a new and exciting conversation amongst users. This year, the big craze is about Temple Run. Those who have never played the addicting Temple Run may not understand what the big deal is. Aaron Roitman (9, YPAS) said, “I personally love Temple Run, but I do think people get hooked on these types of games and it can distract them from more important things, such as homework. I see people that are always on their iPhones or other devices playing games, and I think it is ridiculous.” When you play Temple Run, you play as a treasure hunter who is escaping after stealing a secret item from an ancient temple. The goal is to collect as many coins, using power-ups to help you on your escape route. Temple Run may be very entertaining, but how much time do you really spend playing on your smartphone or on a gaming system for that matter? Many students have discovered that their love for facebook games, smartphone apps, or video games has taken a toll on their social life or their school work. Rachel Preece (12, HSU) plays three times a week for about two hours at a time (unless she loses track of time). Preece said, “Gaming doesn’t really affect my social life, but I have noticed that it affects my school work. Recently, I’ve been playing more and my school work hasn’t been as important to me, which shows because I’ve been procrastinating more often. I do eventually get all of my school work done, but not with the level of quality I’m capable of.” Students can avoid the virtual trap by putting off the gaming until all of their school work is completed. It may be hard at first, but you can pry yourself away from the screen to get some school work done. Jordan Knapp (12, MST) said, “I do play video games fairly often and they never really get in the way of my school work, because I exercise the policy of not playing until I have all of my work done.”

real life While you may be stuck in your virtual world, it is important to know the facts about your gaming habit. According to a study conducted by Timothy W. Fong M.D. of UCLA:

90% 40% 7.4

of American teenagers play video games

Female gamers make up

of the gaming population

The average gamer plays

hours per week

age under 18 years old 18 to 49 years old over 50 years old

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WORDS BY VIRGINIA JOHNSON | GRAPHICS PROVIDED BY TIGER STYLE | DESIGN BY VIRGINIA JOHNSON

Waking Mars is a game like no other. There is nothing like it. Never before has a game impacted me so incredibly. Though other

Gameplay The gameplay is simple yet challenging: you

books, games, and movies have made me laugh

travel by jetpack, planting Zoa seeds in fertile

and cry, none have felt quite so important as

terrain. In order to raise the “biomass,” a measure

Waking Mars. The plot is nothing amazing, and

of the life sustained inside the cavern, you have

though the characters are lovable, they are not

to learn as much as you can about the Zoa to be

what stands out about this game. Waking Mars

able to collect more seeds. Fertile terrain is limited

shines through the enormity of your task. It is

and each species of Zoa can only thrive in either

your job to create life on Mars.

acidic or alkaline terrain. In addition to tricky biomass

The Plot

raising, not all Zoa are friendly—not to you or other

In 2007, caves were found on Mars. In

species of Zoa.

2093, alien life was discovered inside. You

Graphics

play Dr. Jiang, a scientist and explorer of

The graphics are absolutely fantastic. Each

the caves of Mars. You cultivate the life

cavern is a work of art and the Zoa move

inside, growing plant-like creatures called

realistically. The physics seem fairly realistic as well.

Zoa in fertile terrain in order to move from

It only took me about seven hours to complete,

chamber to chamber. ART (a computer which possesses the ability to converse with humans) and Amani (a friend and colleague who sees everything you see from Base) help you discover how the sleeping ecosystem of the Martian caves works. After a cave-in, you are trapped inside the caves with no sign of being able to contact Base, and Amani by

but Waking Mars has multiple endings, extending the total play time. The graphics are fantastic on both the iPhone and the iPad. A bonus: as a universal app, you can buy the game once on one device and then play it later on your iPad or iPod Touch. Unfortunately, Waking Mars is not yet available for Android devices. It was just released for iOS on March 1, so it is still a fairly new game. For $4.99, Waking Mars costs more than most

extension. In order to find your way back to

smartphone games, but it is definitely worth the

Base, you have to climb deeper through the

price. Waking Mars has quickly made its way onto

caves, discovering more and more about the

the list of my favorite games, and I don’t see

dormant but strong ecosystem contained

myself deleting it anytime soon. This addictive,

beneath the surface of Mars.

unique game will have you hooked.

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Family Friendly Restaraunts Here are a few perfect restaurants to take your family.

Many families like to treat themselves to a special meal at the end of the week. In my family, we always go out for dinner on Friday night. Families can take this time to catch up on how their week went or to make plans for the upcoming week. Here are a few of my favorite family Friday night choices.

El TORO

10802 Shelbyville Road El Toro is one of my family’s spur of the moment Friday meal restaurants. We always go here when we all can’t agree on a particular place to eat. Something special about El Toro is that it is a “mom and pop” restaurant. The Mexican decor and warm orange wall colors make you feel right at home. You will always be greeted at the door with a friendly “Hola,” (hello) and dismissed with a sincere “Adios, buenos noches.” (Goodbye, have a good night.) A very popular bargain dish is the grilled salmon. If you are not a fan of seafood, I’m sorry. You will become a salmon lover after one delicious bite of this dish. The steaming plate is brought to your table and the strong aroma of Mexican spices and a hint of orange juice loom around your table. There you have it- a perfectly cooked nice pink fillet of salmon. This grilled salmon is served with Mexican rice and El Toro’s special bean soup. This hearty meal comes out to be around $10.00. Of course, if salmon isn’t your thing, there are the traditional tacos, burritos, and chimichangas. Don’t be afraid to put the spice in your life with a Mexican family meal. If you decide to join the El Toro crowd on a Friday night, I’ll most likely be there enjoying the company of my family.

SAKURA BLUE BOOM BOZZ 4600 Shelbyville Road

If your family is looking for a meal that is a bit classier, Sakura Blue is the place to be. The intoxicating smell of fried rice, ginger, soy sauce, and wasabi fills the air as soon as you walk into Sakura Blue. This establishment is just big enough to house three hibachi steam tables and a sushi bar. Every guest is greeted with a friendly hello and is ushered to their table. Guests have the option of sitting at the hibachi grill, sushi bar, or at a regular table. The hibachi grill is a personal favorite of mine. Each chef at the hibachi table has their own certain technique or routine. The sizzle of the grill brings out a great flame along with a shriek from the crowd. The chef may proceed to cook an egg and toss it to the guests. If the guests are talented, the egg will plop right into their mouths. This is a traditional and daily event at Sakura Blue. The menu items tend to run on the expensive side depending on what you order. Prices can range anywhere between $16.00 and $20.00. The prices aren’t that bad considering the meal comes with soup, ginger salad, and a drink. Sakura Blue’s small dining environment may cause the restaurant to get loud if a rowdy group pops in for dinner. Sakura is a family friendly environment with favorite menu items such as hibachi steak and teriyaki chicken. All guests are sure to leave Sakura Blue with a smile on their face and a full belly.

1448 Bardstown Road

Local, fresh, and delicious. These are three words that describe this local pizzeria and tap house in a nut shell. BoomBozz is a local restaurant that has grown on the Louisville community and appeals to every age group. If you’re looking for a delicious meal that you will have plenty of leftovers from, you have to check out this local hot spot. Large families would love this restaurant. You can order a large pizza for $20 and you can even pick your toppings. BoomBozz will pretty much do what ever you want to your pizza. Ham and pineapple, cheese, or meat lovers pizza a pretty popular create your own meals. BoomBozz is home to many International Pizza of the Year Award winners. My favorite pizza hands down would probably be the Pollotate. As soon as this pizza hits your table, a waft of garlic hits your nose. Your senses are stimulated as you bite into the crunchy crust, marinated chicken, and roasted potatoes. Children will be satisfied with their golden crusted melted cheese pizza pie, while the adults can enjoy a drink from the tap house. The only tricky thing is if you decide to get a pizza on a game night. BoomBozz has multiple television sets around the restaurant and many fans come out to have a drink. This can certainly disturb your conversations. You may find yourself a bit hoarse after the meal, but at least you left with a full stomach.

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action, reaction

HOROSCOPES

As Alex Reczek entered the pool area, the sharp stench of chlorine filled his nose. It was a regular swim practice, his eyes fixated on the long black line at the bottom of the pool. Stroke after stroke, Reczek advanced down the pool. On his last wall, Reczek lifted his muscular as a sharp pain surged up his side. Reczek found himself pinned to the pool gutter with a severe stomach cramp. The cramp persisted for over 30 minutes; something was seriously wrong. Reczek’s mother frantically swerved through the five o’clock traffic as she rushed her son to the emergency room. Reczek’s mother, Gina, stated, “I was so freaked out that I drove through the ambulance entrance and took Alex in the hospital through there.” As it turns out, Alex was having a severe allergic reaction. Doctors discovered that Reczek was allergic to a whole slew of foods. Reczek can’t tolerate wheat, corn, soy, eggs, chocolate, peanuts, and raw carrots, apples, or peaches. Alex’s sister also has the same allergies. Curiously, both of the Reczek’s parents have no allergies whatsoever…go figure. Reczek said, “Now that I have all of these allergies, I can’t eat hardly anything! I have to eat all organic food and gluten free rice pasta. It’s really a pain because these foods give no energy. I need my energy for lacrosse!” Despite Reczek’s health issues and new diet, he still functions like a regular active kid. With much of his life consumed with playing lacrosse for Manual, it’s hard to be picky about what he eats. Alex has to practically stuff his face to feel remotely full. Unfortunately, Reczek must deal with this the rest of his life. With the fear of an allergic reaction tucked in the back of his brain, Alex hits the lacrosse field practice after practice. Sweat drips down his forehead as he sprints up and down the field. Stomach cramps and Lacrosse simply don’t mix.

attention over

INTIMIDATION

WORDS BY MEGAN LYVERS | PHOTO BY MEGAN LYVERS | DESIGN BY VIRGINIA JOHNSON

MEET THE RECKZEK SIBLINGS

ALEX

ARIES – You love having a good time but don’t put yourself in situations where others might take advantage of you. Keep your eyes open-those who are close to you may try to deceive you.

TAURUS – Your warm-hearted nature makes you a reliable choice with big decisions. However don’t let your possessiveness control you... While your ideas may seem great, others’ have equal importance.

JULIE

On a warm spring day, the trees whistled in the wind as the Holy Trinity first grade class lined up for recess. Julie Reczek was placed in line behind a chubby boy who towered two heads above her. She listened intently as the boy insulted one of Julie’s best friends. In the blink of an eye, Julie raised her muscular forearm and slugged the boy right in the cheek. His head whipped back and smacked the alabaster column. Blood dripped down the column as the boy gripped his nose and stumbled to the principal’s office. Little Julie saw that her work was done and skipped happily off to recess. “Julie has always had a toughness about her, but (she) has a problem with running her mouth and controlling her temper when it comes to a subject that she feels strongly about,” said her mother, Gina Reczek. Julie began to control her aggressive temper after she began singing in the fifth grade. At the time, Julie couldn’t sing on key whatsoever. Singing has always been a challenge because of the fact that Julie is half deaf in one ear. Julie stated, “Being half deaf makes it really difficult to sing. I have to practically stand on top of the piano just to make sure I’m in the right key.” The first time Julie’s family heard her sing in front of an audience was at her voice teacher’s recital. When Julie stepped

SAGITTARUS – You are going through a very difficult situation right now. It may be hard, but this experience with challenge you to become a stronger person. This is the beginning of a great growth, and you will learn more about yourself along the way.

up to the microphone, her family sat with bated breath. As soon as Julie sang the first note, her family’s jaws dropped to the floor. From that point on, Julie’s musical career began to take shape. She initially applied to Manual as a High School University student but , the vocal director at YPAS, Doctor Glasscock, encouraged Julie to audition to become a vocal major, as a late freshman. On audition day, Julie belted the song that she had prepared for months. Upon finishing, Glasscock bluntly stated, “Julie, you have no future in singing.” Julie stood, dumbfounded; her dreams were crushed. Julie was not accepted into the vocal arts program as a major. “After he told me that, I never wanted to sing again.” Julie said as tears welled up in her eyes. Despite Glasscock’s discouraging statement, Julie began to pick up singing again. Julie stated, “I’m kind of an attention whore, so singing is the perfect way for me to show off.” As Julie makes the daily trek between YPAS and Manual, Glasscock’s voice is engraved in the back of her brain. The spring air whips her long blonde hair as she enters the vocal room. Julie corrects her posture, gains her composure, and prepares to warm up. Constantly, Julie is reminded of how harsh words can be. With that, she opens her mouth and continues to sing.

CAPRICORN – You’ve heard through the grapevine about a lot of things, but don’t act based on solely what you hear. Go straight to the source and soon you’ll find that a picture’s worth a thousand words.

VIRGO – Recently someone has caught your eye because you feel a connection. While you may want to jump straight on the feelings, wait it out. Don’t let the feeling push you into something you may regret.

PISCES – You’ve recently had a birthday, and even though it may not seem like it, you’ve accomplished more in the past year than you think you have. Give yourself a break because you’ve been through a lot. Your progress will show sooner than you think.

CANCER You fill the room with emotion an exemplify your love through those around you. This month, though, don’t let your emotions make you bossy or pompous.

LIBRA – You have a fast paced life, and a lot is going on. But, Libra, it’s time to stop and savor the moments you have. Don’t breeze through life; appreciate the little things that life has to offer.

LEO – You are usually in charge, but now its time to let someone else take control. Although their decisions may not be the best, listen and follow what they say. Their judgement is just as important as yours.

SCORPIO – A close friend of yours has been moody and irrational lately, and you may feel like going off on them, but now they need you more than ever. This month, take the time to be patient and understanding towards your friend. Put yourself in their shoes before you act.

GEMINI – While you may seem adaptable and versatile, underneath you are very tense and nervous. Use this month as an opportunity or balance yourself out. Don’t be afraid to let others know how you really feel.

AQUARIUS – You have a lot on your plate right now. You’re setting your standards for yourself too high. Take a chill pill, and take some time to take care of yourself for a while. Your health and wellbeing are more important for the time being. Take a personal day, and enjoy yourself.