!e Lions’ DigestIssue I October 2012

The Lions’ Digest

State College Area High School

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EDITORIAL

STAFF Ms. Kate Hoff-man, the spirited and enthusiastic Honors English 10 and AP English 12 Literature teacher, has some stories up her sleeves. 6SHFLÀFDOO\��WDWWRRV��

notably of exclusive im-ages, such as the “Cowgirl Robot.” Yet Hoffman has SXW�VLJQLÀFDQW�WKRXJKW�

into many of her other tattoos. An avid reader, she is heavily impacted by much of the literature read at State High, such as William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, inked on as a pig on a stick, the symbol of evil among the boys in the story. However, there is more to her bookshelf.

“I have Dorian Gray, and then I have the Monkey King from American Born Chinese. I have a Phoenix, which could be Harry Potter, could be Fahren-heit [451],” said Hoffman, pointing to stunningly ac-curate images of the books sophomores in Advanced Honors English know all too well.

While she doesn’t always showcase her ink art, Hoffman takes little time to jump into fascinating anecdotes on her experi-ences as an individual with tattoos.

“People have asked me:

‘Do you drive a motor-cycle?’” To be clear, she drives a white Chrysler Convertible. Clearly, Ms. +RIIPDQ�GHÀHV�

the assump-tions much of society makes about those with a tattoo. As a bubbly, intelligent, edu-cator of a dif-ÀFXOW�VXEMHFW��

Ms. Hoffman seems like the polar opposite of a tattooed criminal, right? In response to many nega-tive reactions and comments about her body art, Hoffman says, “I think that’s one thing I can help with: subvert people’s stereo-types.”

In regard to new tattoos, Ms. Hoffman ponders the idea: “I feel like there are some books that impact me and are a big part of my life. Like Things Fall Apart. I really want a tattoo that represents that. I cannot think of an appropriate image that would look good as a tat-too because a yam is just going to look like... What is

a yam going to look like?” Perhaps her deep thought on the representation of

the curriculum’s novels is a mark of just how dedicated Hoffman is to the material in her classes.

Those who have been through Ms. Hoffman’s courses know they are GLIÀFXOW�DQG�FRQWDLQ�

astonishingly deep lessons dealing with the concepts of human nature, identity,

and other ideas often ac-companied by analyses and discussion. Hoffman has a

demanding job chal-lenging students, yet she still manages to live a life outside of school. When not in school, Hoff-man says, people are surprised to hear she is a teacher. Be it for ste-reotypical reasons or not, Hoff-man isn’t phased. Tattoos to Ms. Hoff-man are decora-tions, a special touch to her already unique

character.“You can be a profes-

sional and this can be something that’s part of who you are,” she said with a smile.

Laptop in hand, Ms. Hoffman headed to the North Building, where, with or without tattoos, she is always ready to teach.

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Sohpie Cowen & Emily BickleStaff writers

Counter-Strike:

Global Offensive

Daniel ForziatStaff writer

Valve has breathed new

life into one of its most beloved fran-chises of all time: Counter-Strike. Valve’s newest edition to one of the most competi-WLYH�RQOLQH�ÀUVW�SHUVRQ�shooters is Counter-

Strike: Global Offensive.

Global Offensive, while 8 years apart from its predecessor, Source, re-

mains true to the core concepts that made Counter-Strike one of WKH�PRVW�SOD\HG�ÀUVW�person shooters in the competitive and casual scene.

If you’re unfamiliar with the Counter-Strike franchise, it is a game that starves you of all luxuries. There are no weapon attachments, perks, armor abilities, kill streaks, or vehicles. All that stands be-tween you and a bunch of terrorists is the weapon you can afford and, most importantly, your aim. CS:GO refreshes the franchise with beautiful new

graphics that make the new and classic maps look stunning. Alongside the maps, character and weapon models look absolutely amazing and really add to the overall atmo-sphere of the game.

The hardcore fans of the series will be happy to hear that the gameplay is still extremely fast paced and very unforgiving. CS:GO’s only down-fall is that the learning curve for the game is very steep compared to most other games in the genre, making LW�GLIÀFXOW�IRU�QHZ-bies to enjoy their

ÀUVW�FRXSOH�JDPHV��Counter-Strike: Global

Offensive is a must have if you’re looking for a fast-paced competi-WLYH�RQOLQH�ÀUVW�SHUVRQ�shooter.

It is available as a dig-ital download for PC, Mac, Xbox 360, and PS3 for for $14.99.

Slender

Michael O’NeillStaff writer

If you’ve never heard of the Slen-

derman, allow me to

explain. Slenderman is a picture found on the internet that planted itself into the minds of multiple internet goers, then contin-ued to grow in their subconscious, result-ing in just about every art form in existence holding an example of its contents.

A popular example of this is the horror web series, “Marble Hornets,”. The new, free, downloadable PC game Slender has now been added to this mythology. Slender is a game that understands the player. The game doesn’t take long to

beat, but in a few min-utes, it becomes clear that the developers know what they’re do-ing. How many times have you feared some-thing you understood? How often have you been scared of an answerless sound?

With little more than the ability to lose, a digital heartbeat and some pictures, as well as little to no explana-tion, Slender is able to thrill you.

Kevin Xu & Luke CharlesStaff writers

It’s a good thing that Scott De-Shong is an alumni

of State High, because how else could he relate to over 1,000 students at the south building?

Assiduous new South Building Prin-cipal, Scott DeShong barely has time for anything non-school related. After patiently ZDLWLQJ�ÀYH�GD\V�IRU�DQ�interview, my co-jour-nalist and I patiently waited another forty minutes before seeing Principal DeShong. $IWHU�ÀQDOO\�HQWHULQJ�KLV�RIÀFH��ZH�ZHUH�VWLOO�interrupted by impor-

tant phone calls and staff members poking in the door. Although it may seem his life is consumed with school work and supervising the south building, DeShong wants to aid high school students in any way possible.

“High school is very important in a kid’s life,” said DeShong.“I want to be a part of helping kids with their lives.”

Despite the fact that LW�LV�KLV�ÀUVW�\HDU�EHLQJ�a principal at the high school, DeShong has numerous prior expe-riences in State Col-lege. His love of kids blossomed when he arrived back in town from other school districts near State

College. He has served as the Assistant Prin-cipal at Mount Nittany Middle School, the Principal of Houser-ville Elementary, and a counselor at State High.

The South Build-ing principal enjoys a myriad of hobbies outside of school as well. He enjoys spend-ing time with his family, traveling, going to sporting events, and hiking. A former coach, his favorite sport to play is basket-ball. In addition, when he was a student at State High, he enjoyed playing basketball and hanging out with his friends. Not much has changed from being a student here.

As both a student and a principal in the same school district in which he attended, Mr. Deshong had interest-ing experiences.

“It’s a unique oppor-tunity,” Deshong said, “Some of my friends are now teaching. At the middle school I supervised my teacher, Mr. Boris.”

Since the time Mr. Deshong graduated State High, there have been copious changes. Technology has ad-vanced tremendously, student freedom has increased, students have to cross the street more often, and there are many more activi-ties offered.

“Technology is a big one,” Mr. Deshong

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South Building Newcomer: Mr. Scott DeShong

remarked, “Comput-ers and smart phones PDNH�ÀQGLQJ�LQIRU-mation easier. Teach-ers have to challenge students how to use the information they ÀQG�µ

Grade level segre-gation has changed a lot as well. There is a large mix of fresh-men and sophomores intermingling, instead of two distinct student bodies. Due to new

clothing styles, the dress code over twenty years ago and the dress code today are also different.

Not much has stayed the same since Mr. Deshong attended State High; however, that does not mean he will supervise the school differently. We are privileged to have Scott DeShong as our principal.

Driving

Decisions: DMV vs.

Private

Lessons

Casey McCrackenFeatures Editor

Once you reach that sweet 16th birthday, a driv-er’s license is right around the corner and with it, limitless freedom. By junior

or senior year, many State High students have received a license or are on their way to getting it. It used to be that you could take cheap, in-car lessons through the school, but the program was cut due to budget concerns. Now, the only options are to test through the infamous DMV or pay for lessons and test through those instructors or through the DMV. At the DMV, the testers are known for being es-pecially critical and many

students do not pass on WKHLU�ÀUVW�DWWHPSW��&DUROLQH�Boston, a junior at State High, took her test through the DMV and unfortunately did not succeed. “It was really embar-rassing [to fail the test] and parallel parking is a lot harder than you would think. If I had the chance to do it over, I would take SULYDWH�OHVVRQV�ÀUVW�EHFDXVH�it was hard learning to drive through my parents,” said Boston. One of the driving instructors for the

school program, Mr. Dave Jameson, estimated that only about two of the thirty students who received pri-vate lessons failed the test. Conversely, about half of the students who took the test at the DMV without WDNLQJ�OHVVRQV�ÀUVW��IDLOHG�WKH�ÀUVW�WLPH� “I think the lessons are helpful. No matter what \RX�GR��FRQÀGHQFH�UHDOO\�helps you perform better. I see that most students gain D�ORW�RI �FRQÀGHQFH�DIWHU�several lessons and then go

into the test feeling they can pass it,” said Jameson. So, if you have yet to take the test that can mean the difference between coming to school in a smelly, crowded bus, or pulling up in an air-condi-tioned, sleek ride, make the right choice and save your-self some embarrassment at the DMV. Choose the surer option, and instead of relying on your parents, take lessons from the pros DQG�DFH�WKDW�WHVW�WKH�ÀUVW�time through.

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reasons. Take Joe Pepe, who graduated from State High in 1987 and then later be-came the character designer IRU�VXFK�ÀOPV�DV�-DPHV·V�Cameron’s Avatar, Cabin in

the Woods, countless Dis-QH\�ÀOPV�DQG�-�-�$EUDP·V�upcoming Star Trek 2. Or take his brother, Lou, a GRFXPHQWDU\�ÀOPPDNHU�RI �VXFK�ÀOPV�DV�Lost in La

Mancha and Brothers of the

Head. They graduated from State High, and their art is exhibited in the show.

Maybe you’ve heard of Tom Tobey, a State High graduate currently work-ing on the upcoming video game Ever Quest II. Not only is his art in the show, but video from the upcom-ing game is shown too. Think about the countless recent graduates with their careers still ahead of them. Do you remember Kat Eskey, a sculptor who graduated State High in 2011 and then continued to contribute her time to different art forms, includ-

ing the State High Thespi-ans and the State College Community Theater? Her sculptures are in the show. Do you remember Bran-don Rittenhouse, a 2012 graduate and photographer, who participated in journal-ism, cinema arts, and other art related projects? The Decades Three show is an attempt to showcase the many years of passion and talent that went into the same high school you did. This is a chance to watch the progression of arts-

manship at State High over thirty years. The examples mentioned earlier are only some of the many artists who have contributed to this show. I couldn’t men-tion all of them even if I wanted to. If you do want to see what hundreds of alumni of your alma mater can accomplish, go to this show, and you’ll get the idea.

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The Decades Three Art Show: State

High Alums Demonstrate Talent

Michael O’NeillStaff Writer

If you currently or have ever attended State High and consider yourself an artist or hope to go into a creative career, you’re in good company. The State High Decades Three Art Show began at the Hub on September 28th and will continue until November 18th 2012. The Decades Three Art Show is a trib-ute to the many artists and visionaries who have come through State College Area High school since the year 1982, three decades ago. This year features con-tributions from countless alumni, some of whom you might know for different

Cherish FongStaff Writer

Grab your sweat-ers and get ready for some cool, crisp air because fall is right around the corner! A VHDVRQ�ÀOOHG�ZLWK�IXQ��friends, family and so much more. Before you know it, the leaves will be changing colors and trick-or-treaters will be knocking on your door. As the temperature

begins to shift, so will many other things, such as trends. What is your favorite thing about autumn? Is it all the colors, Halloween, Thanksgiv-ing, hot apple cider, or maybe cozy sweat-ers? “My favorite thing about fall would probably be the weath-er,” said Sarah McNutt,

sophomore. Since the weather is going to start getting chilly, it’s time to

pull out those warm scarves and layer up! That means it’s time for

some comfy, warm knits too. “I can’t wait until it gets cold enough to pull out my cozy sweaters,” said Hannah Knipe, sophomore. Not only is fall fun for fashion, but the scenery is beautiful too. Soon the roads and sidewalks will be covered in vibrant colors of red, orange, and yellow. “I love seeing all the colors change!” said Ryan Czekaj, a sopho-more. Aside from the fashion and landscape many might be looking forward to the autumn holidays. Some things that a majority of us are excited for include, of

course, the food cel-ebrated on Thanksgiving and collecting loads of candy on Halloween. “I’m most excited to spend time with my family on Thanksgiv-ing,” said sophomore Rachel Justice. Autumn LV�D�WHUULÀF�WLPH�RI �\HDU�to spend time with friends and family, shar-ing laughter and smiles. Although our summer break will be missed, it’s a good time to have a fresh start to the new school year. As hard as it is to say goodbye to summer, there is a great deal to get excited about for fall.

OCTOBER 2012 ISSUE I features 5

It’s never easy moving from your hometown, the place you’ve known your whole life, and try to start somewhere new. A move is one of the hard-est things that can hap-pen in a child’s life, but it might be the hardest when you are entering your senior year in high school. You’ve already es-tablished your life, have made great friends, and have really settled in. Senior year is meant to be enjoyed, not a drag. For Ebrahim Britton, this is his situation right now. Going into his se-nior year, he was pulled out of his normal life and thrown into a brand

new one in State Col-lege. But unlike lots of kids who go through this same situation, Britton is loving every minute of it with new friends and his nitch on the football ÀHOG��Britton has been here for about two months. When he ÀUVW�PDGH�his ap-pearance on the football ÀHOG��KH�wowed people right away with his

blazing speed. Although he made a quick impres-sion on the football team here at State High, Britton has other things to deal with. “We moved to SC for two reasons: my sister goes to Penn State right

now, and my parents wanted to move back to the east coast,” said Brit-ton. Be-

ing a senior, the hard-est part about making a move has got to be making new friends. At a time in your life when much of what you do is dependent on your social life and the people you spend most of your time with, friends are an important aspect in your life, yet Britton wasn’t worried. “In a lot of ways the move was tough and easy. I had a lot of friends back in Texas and it sucked to leave them, but I knew I would make new friends fast here,” said Brit-ton about his transition to State High. “State High was very warm and welcoming and the transition here was easy,

especially being on the football team.” Where he may have made his biggest impact though, is on the foot-EDOO�ÀHOG��DQG�SHRSOH�love it. Britton has become a major contributor on the Little Lion football team, for his speed is greatly utilized, as is his WDOHQW�IRU�ÀQGLQJ�RSHQ�space. So far, Britton has scored two touchdowns, with his most impressive being a forty yard run at Central Mountain where he split the defense so fast you could barely even see him. When asked how he is enjoying the season, he said, “I am really enjoying it so far, it is a new offense for me

that I need to adjust to.” Yet with his speed and experience (he played quarterback and running back in Texas), he is a player that just needs the ball in his hands. With his presence on the ÀHOG��KH�PDNHV�WKH�/LWWOH�Lions that much better, and that could be a scary thought. The Little Lions are 3-1 right now, and with their monster defense and high powered of-fense, its looking like no one can stop them. When asked what his ex-pectations were for the season, Britton answered with two words, “State champs!”

Ebrahim Britton Takes State High by Storm Sean O’MeliaSports Editor

Sophomores Toria Webber and Zoe Mauner take advantage of the fall weather and do their homework outside.

Britton, number 11, watches his oppo-nent in anticipation and starts to make his move.

Fun in the Fall

OCTOBER 2012 ISSUE Iopinion6

Nate Field andFred CullinStaff Writers

Students across the na-tion are being required to purchase a fruit or veg-etable every day they buy lunch. No extra money is charged, meaning kids are getting more food for the same price even if they don’t want to eat it. Fruits and vegetables are not the only variables that have been changed either. The administra-tion is trying to make a calorie limit on the meal depending on the age of the child and converting any white breads to wheat.

Most look at this change as positive for many obvious reasons. This is supposed to keep

be a change—not just for the kids, but for us, too.”

Students of State High will be forced to go back in line for forgot-ten veggies and fruits, as well as not having some of the dishes they were able to purchase in the previous years.

Though this new poli-cy improves the nutrition in student lunches, some kids believe that the taste on the other hand has JRQH� GRZQ� VLJQLÀFDQWO\�

Last year, most of the bread used in lunches was white bread, while this year it is all wheat.

Though healthier, many students dislike the taste of wheat. This may lead to students purchas-ing required food items and just wasting them and not eating them or making

packed lunches at home. One interesting part

of the policy is that since vegetables are a require-ment, the school con-siders french fries as a vegetable on certain days.

High in fat, french fries are considered more of a starch than a vegetable and are commonly eaten with other fatty foods like burgers. Some be-lieve that this encourages the school students to eat more fries because they would rather choose this than carrots or broccoli.

Many people do not group deep-fried, grease-packed potato slices and broccoli in the same food group.

Ninth grader Nate Woodman said, “I would rather keep the old rule. Kids should have a

choice of what they eat.”While the french fries

slightly lessen the inten-tion of the new enforce-ments, this new rule of requiring vegetables and fruits in a school lunch is going to improve the diet of those who buy lunch.

It could possibly hinder the sales of school lunch-es, but only time will tell.

kids more engaged in their class work, and that it will give them a healthy option besides salad. They also say it gives kids a more nutritious lunch for the same price as the old meal requirements.

“I think kids should be healthier. This is more nutritious, and it keeps them in shape; nothing is wrong with that,” says Natalie Field, a tenth grader.

Others believe there DUH� VHYHUDO� ÁDZV� WR� WKLV��By making this a new rule, it is slowing down the lunch lines, limiting the time it takes for kids to eat food. Lunch atten-dant Debra Way says, “It is a lot for kids to deal with and get accustomed to. I agree with the policy, but it is certainly going to

Vegetable Vengeance

Most high school students do not eat the amount of vegetables that they should, and while this will end up helping in the long run, it may take a while for the students of State College High School to become accustomed to the changes that took place over the summer.

Staff Writer

I turn 18 three days after election day this year. By law, I’m not allowed to vote in this upcoming election, and honestly, I couldn’t care less.

First, I want to say that I am new to poli-tics. I consider myself politically confused at the moment. I under-stand that this mainly exists in media, how-ever the idea that one side or political party is

Political Problemscompletely right, while the other one is com-pletely wrong, bothers me.

Also, I want to say that my problem with this election is not the severity of the attacks from the two main sides, because these types of things have always occurred in politics.,�ÀQG� LW�KDUG� WR�EH-

lieve that the average person is as closed minded as the people who say things on television, radio and other devices which

have become a perfect opening for entertain-ment.,GHDV� H[LVW� VSHFLÀ-

cally so there can be thought, argument, and an eventual com-promise. I don’t be-lieve an opinion can ever be wrong.

Yet with this opinion, I’m expected to help decide “Which one is best for our country?” I currently don’t see the way that the U.S can suffer with either of the two choices, nor do I see a blatant obvious choice.

They’re both poli-ticians with certain values and ideals. It is impossible to appeal to everyone. There are so many separate opinions and ideals that exist in a world like ours.

In my opinion, the SRLQW�LV�QRW�WR�ÀQG�RXW�who is right and who LV� ZURQJ�� EXW� WR� ÀQG�who is best at com-promising with the ideals they are given.

To me, it seems that both sides care more about appealing to

small demographics, than a whole people. That’s the right way to do it, because catering to an entire country is impossible, but acting like anyone has more rights than anyone else, like what I feel from these two can-didates, is currently making me feel numb, and makes me feel glad that I have four more years to think about it.

Nate Field & Fred cullin

MIchael O’neill

olivia stahl

OCTOBER 2012 ISSUE Iopinion 7

Polar Opposites: NORTH Building vs. SOUTH BuildingSahar Almarzooqi

Staff Writer

What’s the greatest

thing about being an

upperclassman? Switch-

ing buildings, no hesita-

tion. It’s what I’ve been

ZDLWLQJ�IRU�VLQFH�WKH�ÀUVW�time I stepped inside

the school for freshman

orientation back in 2010.

My days spent navigat-

ing through the groups

of friends walking at the

SDFH�RI �D�VQDLO�LV�ÀQDOO\�over, for the most part

(the North building still

has a couple of those

people). As an upper-

classman I feel like my

fellow classmates now

understand that you

shouldn’t just stop and

stand in the middle of

the hallway with your

friends, hugging each

other like you haven’t

seen each other in 12

years, when in reality

you saw them about 5

minutes ago.

The clumping is mostly

due to the fact that the

South building only has

2 hallways and they’re

so narrow you have to

ZDON�VLQJOH�ÀOH��$QG�GR�not get me started on the

underclassmen PDA that

you have to awkwardly

pass by. Upperclassman

seem to get the fact that

PDA is gross, so they

ÀQG�WKHLU�OLWWOH�KLGLQJ�spots, but the freshman/

sophomores just do it

out in the open. The

maturity level skyrockets

as you switch buildings

from to North, and that

has to be the best change

in my opinion.

On another note, the

North building smells

better. Upperclassmen

know what deodorant

looks like, and they aren’t

afraid to use it. Unlike

the South building, you

aren’t always having

to crinkle your nose

because the stench of

B/O is too much. The

smell might have to do

with the gym being in

the middle of the build-

ing, where the gym sweat

smell comes out. Not

to mention the cafeteria

smell (thank goodness

the gym is separated in

the North building).

Boys understand that

you do not have to take

a shower with your axe

either, so that’s another

plus.

In terms of freedom,

the teachers are more

easy going and the stu-

dents are more mature.

Juniors Stephanie Wil-

liams and Korey Taylor

both agree that the

North building teachers

“were more laid back”

and that it’s their favorite

thing about making the

big switch.

Juniors have had to

make a major change

this year, and having nice

teachers cuts us a huge

break. They’re most

helpful if you get lost,

because a new building

means completely differ-

ent hallway set-ups and

room numbers.

�$V�MXQLRUV��RXU�ÀUVW�two years of high school

have been spent in the

South Building with it’s

ramp and one set of

stairs that couldn’t even

make the most direction-

ally challenged person

lost. It’s the only part

of the high school that

we’re familiar with. The

North Building now

presents us with bigger

kids, endless hallways,

and countless number

of stairways, making it

easy to get lost in all the

chaos. The good thing

is that the teachers are

always willing to guide

you in the right direction.

If asking teachers a mil-

lion questions isn’t your

thing, I personally made

my schedule the back-

ground of my phone

because I am constantly

forgetting my classroom

numbers. Looking in the

KDOOZD\�RQ�WKH�ÀUVW�GD\�of school, you could see

a ridiculous number of

juniors walking around

with maps attached to

their faces and uncer-

tainty in their eyes.

Thinking about that

moment, the juniors

acted just like the little

freshmen who we seem

to endlessly taunt.

Switching buildings gives

us a new perspective and

UHPLQGV�XV�RI �RXU�ÀUVW�steps in the high school.

While the South build-

ing did have it’s perks

(that full length mirror

in the girls bathroom by

the new wing was pretty

nice), in the end the

North Building always

wins. Junior Caroline

Boston says “the South

building has much better

cookies, air condition-

ing, and it’s not ghetto,

but the North building

doesn’t have the stu-

pid ramp and it’s just

cooler.” I love being in a

new building and I don’t

ever want to go back.

SAHAR ALMARZOOQI

OCTOBER 2012 ISSUE Iopinion8

U.K. in the U.S.British trends making their way overseas

Stay Cool, Fool (Top ten ways to beat the heat)

Staff Writer

The British are com-ing! The British are com-ing! But this time, they’re not coming after our free-dom; they’re invading our radios, closets, and hearts. 7KHLU�ÀUVW�VWULNH�ZDV�ZKHQ�they sent Adele over to take all of our Grammys. Soon after that, they used the band One Direction

And One Direction? The next person to utter a single line from their lyr-ics will be sent straight to detention. I’ll admit, there have been some promising rising stars spotted across the Atlan-tic: Singer Paloma Faith has a somewhat jazzy sound similar to Adele, but her higher range and upbeat melodies set her voice apart. Another big singer is Marina and the Diamonds, who re-leased a new album with a few gems including the almost-hit “Primadonna” and sappy ballad “Lies.” If you haven’t heard these lovely ladies yet, you’re missing out.%ULWLVK�PXVLF�KDV�LQÁX-

enced us all, but to all the

girls out there, I’m sorry to say that you have been personally targeted by the British. Considered as a weak link, they are using WKHLU� ÀQHVW� VHOHFWLRQ� WR�woo us; the Brits are us-ing their boys. And hon-estly, who can resist that thick British accent? They really showcased Tom Daley during the Olym-pics. As if his tan skin and perfect caramel hair weren’t enough, we got to see him in a skimpy div-ing uniform.

Even if you don’t like their music, you can’t deny how absolutely adorable the members of One Di-rection are. Except maybe Louis. When Katy di-vorced Russell Brand this year, I thought she was

insane. The only thing bet-ter than a cute British guy is a really funny, cute Brit-ish guy.

Apparently our hearts and ears weren’t enough to satisfy the British. This fall, the runways were crawling, or should I say catwalking, with English inspiration. Be prepared to see parkas at every turn between the buildings when the weather gets colder. On rainy days, Sperry’s will be replaced with Hunter rain boots. Ev-eryday wear will consist of chunky loafers instead of EDOOHW�ÁDWV��$QG�LI �\RX�HYHU�need that one extra thing WR�DGG�WR�\RXU�RXWÀW��ORRN�no further than a pair of Doc Martins. Don’t want to pay a hundred dollars for a pair of boots? Check

to steal our hearts, and now they’ve sent parkas and Hunter boots over-seas, no doubt planted with bugs. The Brits have once again seized control of America!

Our radio waves are infested with English artists. How many times have you heard Cher Lloyd’s “Want U Back?” That’s right, too many.

out topshop.com or asos.com. Both companies are based in Europe, so they are always one step ahead of us Americans when it comes to British style.

Even though England has successfully taken over American culture this fall, I can’t say that I’m complaining that much. Their music isn’t bad, their style is actually wearable, and their boys are top-notch. Next thing you know, they’ll be add-ing cucumber sandwiches to our lunch menu and tea-time to our sched-ules!

3. There’s always online school.

5. Watermelon. Enough said.

2. Put your headphones in and pump up the “Flowing Water” playlist on Pandora. Then you can at least pre-tend to be cool.

6. If you start steaming, then take some cold water and dab it on the inside of your wrists. I don’t know if this actually does anything, but it couldn’t hurt.

1. Ever been to Disney or Sea World? Well just bring in one of those Shamoo spray fans to use at your leisure.

4. If you pack your lunch for school then just whip out an ice pack and rub it all over yourself.

7. Pack deodorant. This won’t help you stay cool, but it will help you make friends.

10. Pack some really strong wintergreen gum so at least your mouth is cool.

9. Don’t be afraid to be a jerk. If there is a fan near you, casually point it toward your-self.

8. Always have a water bottle with you. Passing out is a rookie move.

olivia stahl

CAROLINEBOSTON

Caroline BostonStaff Writer

What GRINDS our GEARSGrant Davis and Caroline BostonStaff writers

What really grinds our gears... As two of the most judgemental people at State High, or in the world, we are the best equipped pair to complain about the faults of our society. So without further ado, we are present-ing the stuff that makes us want to shout bull honkey from the rooftops, jacks our wagons and really grinds our gears. 1. When girls wear spandex under their shorts. Come on! One or the other, JUST CHOOSE! We know the dress code is strict and it is hard to comply, but you

OCTOBER 2012 ISSUE Iopinion 9

should probably just suf-fer through wearing longer shorts. It looks stupid. This is not cross country practice. So, If we see you dressing like this. . . Just don’t let us catch you.

2. This country prides itself in reality television. They will literally put anything on TV, including our second grinder: Honey Boo Boo. With a catch phrase like

“A dolla makes me holla,” and a crazy redneck family, where can you go wrong? Well, turns out you can. The simple fact that the mother, “Mama,” has to have sub-titles when she’s speaking English is a shame to any good in this world. Have you seen when they go to the Redneck Games? Well

don’t, because it will make you want to curl up and die. 3. One of the worst things in the world has to be when you are trying to stream a movie on Mega-

video and the next thing you know there’s a woman in your face. Oh but that’s not all, a text box pops up and guess what? She’s in State College! That’s just super creepy. Pop up’s are soooo annoying (almost as annoying as using extra o’s) And not to mention the worst and most obnoxious method of advertising ever. We know for a fact that we didn’t actually just win an iPod or a laptop, so stop try-ing to make us redeem our “winnings.” So this concludes our ÀUVW�HGLWLRQ�RI �:KDW�*ULQGV�Our Gears. Make sure to tune in next time; we will have a fresh load of gear grinders and witty com-ments to brighten your day.

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A New Chapter: State High Joins the Mid Penn

Central Dauphin: The name scares sports teams of every kind through the hallways of State High. Central Dauphin is strong across the board, but State High has never had to worry about this oppo-nent unless State High made it far enough in States. This year though, State High joined Central Dau-phin’s conference. Central Dauphin has entered State High’s regular schedule, along with its toughest competitors, such as Cumberland Valley and Carlisle. Say hello to the Mid- Penn welcoming committee.�����PDUNV�6WDWH�+LJK·V�ÀUVW�

season as a part of the Mid- Penn conference. “Switching into the 0LG�3HQQ�ZLOO�GHÀQLWHO\�FRPH�ZLWK�

its challenges, but we have a great team this year, and we are ready to rise to the occasion,” said Girls’

soccer captain Eve Beaury. “We have a long way to go until play-offs, but our schedule this season is packed with some of the best teams in the state so we’ll be better prepared than we ever have been. We’re looking forward to these changes and are ready to make a name for State College in the Mid- Penn.”

The State College School District had applied many times before, but it was not until this year that it was accepted. State College wanted to join this conference because it would give more opportunities to play schools of similar size Howev-er, State High was not particularly needed, and in some cases wanted, because of the pre-existing balance in the conference and the inconve-nience of our location. The football team has been playing in the Mid-Penn confer-ence since 2004, but it was the only

team from State High. It wasn’t until Indian Valley and Lewistown FRPELQHG�WR�IRUP�0LIÁLQ�&RXQW\�

that State High’s other sports were voted in. The Mid-Penn could make room for two more schools instead of just one. The vote was almost unanimous with only one vote against the new schools. It seems as if every school in the Mid-Penn is a powerhouse, but there are a few that strike real fear in their opponents’ eyes. Of course, State High will always prove that no one can underestimate the under-dog and come out on top with undefeated records in every sport, but State High’s toughest games ZLOO�GHÀQLWHO\�EH�DJDLQVW�VFKRROV�

such as Central Dauphin, Carlisle, Red Land and Cumberland Valley. Central Dauphin’s football team for example captured the State Cham-pionship last year, and Cumberland Valley is ranked second only to

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Mid-Penn champions and fourth runner up at States), State College captain Taylor Meily said, “I think it will be a tough game, but if we all come out with the mindset and play to our fullest we can upset them!” Playing these tough teams during the regular season can be some-ZKDW�EHQHÀFLDO��8VXDOO\�6WDWH�+LJK�

does not play these schools unless it comes up against them while competing for the state title. This year, State High will know what it really takes to be State Champs. The Mid-Penn may be a chal-lenging conference, but we all know that State High will overcome and show these schools how we do it in Happy Valley. GO STATE!

Almost fifteen hours a week of practice time, competitions all around Pennsylvania and surrounding states and extreme dedication all describe the life of a dancer. Christina Ghinos, a senior at State High, has been dancing since she can remember. Jazz ballet, hip hop, lyrical, and tap are just a few of the styles Ghinos practices and competes. “I was trained in ballet so it makes it most enjoyable, and jazz is just fun and a good time to show technique,” said Ghinos. With so many competitions and practices,

it requires a huge commitment.Most of the times, it is hard to

find a time when dancers aren’t busy. “It is a huge commitment, but it is worth it. Through the years I have managed to become great at time management because dealing with dance and school isn’t the easiest thing,” said Ghi-nos. Even though dancers sacrifice a lot of their free time that they normally would be spending with friends or family, the rewards are well worth it all. “I dance because I love it and it serves as a release. It’s amazing to go into the studio every day and just dance for your-self,” said Ghinos.

A Day in the Life: A Dancer Mackenzie Kirsch Staff Writer

Olivia StahlStaff Writer

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period)9:11-3:16- School4:30-5:00- Hip Hop6:00-6:45- Ballet Barre6:45-7:30- Turquoise Re-hersal7:30-8:00- Jazz Funk9:00- 12:00- Homework12:00- Bed

Senior Christina Ghinos dances as she performs during her Winter Recital. Ghinos, a member a the Avid Dancing Team, dances at Centre Dance and has multiple recitals a year.

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Local Gyms, “Rec” and “IM” Shutting Doors to Public

Ever since the sanctions on Penn State were handed down by the NCAA, the mood in town has been fairly bleak. However, it was DOVR�ÀOOHG�ZLWK�ZRQGHU�DQG�H[FLWH-ment for the upcoming season for Penn State Football. Fans were eager to see the beginning of a new era with coach Bill O’Brien, who was the former offensive coordina-tor for the New England Patriots. Finally the fans of Penn State were able to see the new team last month against the Ohio Bobcats in the home opener. The game was a tale of two halves as the Nittany Lions

lost 24-14, blowing a 14-3 lead in WKH�ÀUVW�KDOI���

Though peoples’ views of the season were not over in that instant. “The energy in the stadium was as strong as it ever was and the IDQV�ZHUH�H[FLWHG��2QFH�WKH�JDPH·V�

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fans weren’t angry, just saddened and disappointed like any other loss,” said junior Tommy Chiusano. “The sanctions won’t ruin my YLHZ�RI �WKH�WHDP�IRU�WKH�QH[W�IRXU�

seasons,” Chiusano said. He was XSEHDW�DQG�H[FLWHG�WR�VHH�ZKHUH�WKH�

team would go from there, though there was a different view inside the stadium this past Saturday. Senior

PSU student, Nick Pascale, stated that, “There was a mood of un-certainty, and the stadium was not as full as usual.” Pascale also isn’t letting the sanctions affect his view of the team. Some people in State College view the sanctions in the area as negative and too harsh due to the fact that Penn State’s recruiting has been cut down to 65 instead of the normal 85, and the team cannot JR�WR�ERZO�JDPHV�IRU�WKH�QH[W�IRXU�

seasons. Also, a $60 million dollar ÀQH�ZDV�KDQGHG�GRZQ�WR�WKH�8QL-versity. The biggest outcry from the fans came from the NCAA, negat-ing all of Joe Paterno’s wins back

to 1997. Most people outside the area, on the other hand, are stating that these sanctions are fair and de-served, but they are also upset that the student athletes who were not involved are getting a punishment as well as the University itself. On a poll conducted by ESPN, 45% voted that the sanctions handed down are appropriate, while 23% voted too harsh, 22% too lenient, and 11% for not enough punish-ment by the NCAA at all. At the moment, all fans and supporters of Penn State football are glad that the season has started and a horrid offseason can be put behind them.

Michael Spak

Staff Writer

Strict Sanctions Seal State’s Slow Start

11OCTOBER 2012 ISSUE I

Sean O’Melia

Sports Editor

The Penn State Board of Trustees hit the people of State College with its newest slap in the face just recently: the closing of Recreational Hall and the Intra-mural Building to the public, yet keeping them open to Penn State Students. Many different effects have been felt in the wake of this whole scandal, and the people of State College have had to deal with it blow by blow. But this most recent hit may be one of the worst yet for the people of State College. These two public access buildings are heavily used by the public here in State College, but now, that can no longer be done. As a high school student in State College, there are very little things you can do when the winterseason hits, especially if you don’t ski or snowboard up at Tussey Mountain. That leaves you with

either a winter sport, or maybe IMBA here at school. Outside of school there is very little you can do. But there was always Rec and IM. It wasn’t just winter that it was good for though, year round, no matter what the weather, if there

was ever a day when you were bored, you could roundup a few buddies and head out to one of these gyms and do anything you wanted. Basketball, UDFTXHWEDOO��YROOH\EDOO��H[HUFLVH��WKH�

options were endless. Now, that is

all over, or so it seems. “I’m pretty bummed. I’ve always enjoyed play-ing basketball there and I’m not too sure what I’ll do now. I might just have to go play at an outdoor court,” said senior Tony Pagano, a frequent visitor to these buildings. Many kids will be faced with the same problem, but in the middle of winter, an outdoor court does not sound too appealing. Although no one really does know how Penn State plans to keep people out of these buildings, people have come up with their own reasonings as to what they will do. Swipe your Penn State ID, a security guard manning the door, memberships, or maybe noth-ing at all. Time will tell as to how Penn State plans to keep people out. One thing is for certain, high school kids will be trying their hardest to get into these gyms, no matter what the cost.

Penn State students play a game of intramural basketball in Recreational Hall. Luckily for the students at Penn State, IM and Rec will remain open to them, but closed to the public for “safety concerns.”

photo courtesy of CDT

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This fall is unlike most falls for Megan Ritchey. It is different than her last four. This year, instead of putting on a maroon and gray MHUVH\�DQG�VWHSSLQJ�RQWR�WKH�VRFFHU�ÀHOG��D�EOXH�and white one takes its place. This year, she is QR�ORQJHU�D�/LWWOH�/LRQ��EXW�LQVWHDG��VKH�LV�QRZ�D�Nittany Lion. Megan Ritchey, a 2012 State High alum, is one of the newest additions to the nationally ranked Penn State Womens’ Soccer team. “She KDV�EHHQ�JLYHQ�DQ�RSSRUWXQLW\�µ�VD\V�3HQQ�6WDWH�FRDFK�(ULFD�:DOVK��´DQG�ZDV�EUDYH�HQRXJK�WR�WDNH�LW�µ�,W�LV�QRW�RIWHQ�WKDW�D�6WDWH�+LJK�JLUOV·�VRFFHU�SOD\HU�LV�JLYHQ�WKH�FKDQFH�WR�SOD\�RQ�WKH�Penn State team. In fact, it hasn’t happened since 1994. Ritchey was a key player for the State College Girls’ soccer team. As a four year letter-winner, VKH�DVVLVWHG�WKH�WHDP�LQ�IRXU�FRQVHFXWLYH�GLVWULFW�championships and helped lead it to the PIAA

6ZHHW�6L[WHHQ���������3,$$�VHPLÀQDOV���������DQG�3,$$�TXDUWHUÀQDOV�������������´0HJDQ�VFRUHG�D�FRXSOH�RI �UHDOO\�ELJ�JRDOV�LQ�KHU�FDUHHU�µ�VD\V�6WDWH�&ROOHJH�*LUOV·�6RFFHU�FRDFK�.HYLQ�0RURRQH\��´,·P�QRW�VXUH�,·YH�VHHQ�VRPHRQH�VR�VPDOO�KLW�D�EDOO�VR�KDUG���6KH�FDQ�MXVW�SXW�D�KROH�LQ�WKH�EDFN�RI �WKH�QHW�µ�'XULQJ�5LWFKH\·V�IRXU�high school seasons, the team lost only fourteen games. As a freshman, Ritchey has a long road ahead RI �KHU��+RZHYHU��ZLWK�KHU�XSEHDW�DQG�SRVLWLYH�DWWLWXGH��LPSURYLQJ�GRHVQ·W�VHHP�WR�EH�D�SURE-OHP��6LQFH�WKH�EHJLQQLQJ�RI �WKH�VHDVRQ��:DOVK�QRWHV�WKDW�´HYHU\�DVSHFW�RI �KHU�JDPH�KDV�LP-SURYHG�µ��5LWFKH\�KDV�KDG�VRPH�RSSRUWXQLWLHV�to display her new skills in match play. After WKH�ÀUVW�WKUHH�KRPH�JDPHV��5LWFKH\�UHFHLYHG�D�SRUWLRQ�RI �SOD\LQJ�WLPH�DQG�ZDV�HYHQ�DEOH�WR�JHW�RII �D�FRXSOH�RI �VKRWV�ZKLOH�RQ�WKH�ÀHOG���/RRN-ing down the road, Ritchey’s playing time will hopefully increase. One of her personal goals is WR�EH�D�VWDUWLQJ�SOD\HU��´,�ZDQW�WR�VWDUW�VRPHGD\�µ�VD\V�5LWFKH\��´7KDW�PLJKW�EH�D�ORQJ�WLPH�DZD\��EXW�ZLWK�WKH�FRDFKLQJ�VWDII �ZH�KDYH��,�WKLQN�,�FDQ�µ�VDLG�5LWFKH\�� Although Penn State suffered a disappoint-ing defeat in its home opener against defending NCAA National Champion Stanford, the wom-HQV·�VRFFHU�SURJUDP�KDV�QHYHU�KDG�VR�PXFK�VXS-

SRUW���2YHU�������VSHFWDWRUV�JDWKHUHG�WR�ZDWFK�the match, shattering Jeffrey Field’s attendance UHFRUG�E\�RYHU�������SHRSOH���:LWK�D�ORFDO�SOD\HU�on the team, the community has a lot to cheer DERXW��´>0HJDQ�5LWFKH\@�KDV�GRQH�D�ORW�RI �ZRUN�in the community to get local people to come ZDWFK�XV�SOD\�µ�VD\V�:DOVK����������:LWK�D�ODUJH�IDQ�EDVH��WKH�3HQQ�6WDWH�:RP-ens’ Soccer team gets ready for the challenges RI �WKH�VHDVRQ��:KLOH�5LWFKH\�VWDUWV�KHU�ÀUVW�VHDVRQ�DV�D�1LWWDQ\�/LRQ��VKH�VHHPV�WR�KDYH�already made some relationships with her team-PDWHV���+HU�IDYRULWH�SDUW�DERXW�EHLQJ�D�PHPEHU�of the women’s soccer team is, “The team. They DUH�DOO�IXQ�DQG�JUHDW�WR�EH�DURXQG�µ�VDLG�5LWFKH\��(YHQ�WKRXJK�VKH�KDV�GHYHORSHG�QHZ�IULHQG-ships, old friends still enjoy watching her play with her new team. “When you know someone RQ�WKH�WHDP�µ�VD\V�0RURRQH\��D�FORVH�IULHQG�RI �Ritchey’s. “it’s something special. It makes the FRQQHFWLRQ�PRUH�UHDO�µ Ritchey’s journey in a new uniform has just EHJXQ��DQG�PDQ\�IRUPHU�WHDPPDWHV�DUH�SURXG�to support her. As a role model for local ath-OHWHV��VKH�JLYHV�D�OLWWOH�SLHFH�RI �DGYLFH��´:RUN�KDUG�µ�VDLG�5LWFKH\��´,I �\RX�ZDQW�VRPHWKLQJ��\RX�JRWWD�JR�IRU�LW�µ

From Mid Penn to the BigTen

Ritchey cheers with teamates in a match earlier this year against Northwestern which the Nitta-ny Lions won 3-0. The Lady Lions soccer team is currently ranked number eleven in the country.

Sarah McNuttStaff Writer

OCTOBER 2012 ISSUE I sports 13

Lions’ Prayer: Game Time

Sean O’MeliaSports Editor

Every team, no matter what sport it may be, is always looking for the extra edge, that extra boost toget motivated and focused on their task ahead. Their task: to win. Teams go about getting this extra edge in their quest to win in many different ways. It might be a speech, a song, a chant, maybe a prayer. The same goes for our little lions here at State High. They are always looking for that special way to get them psyched and ready for action. Well this year, the 2012 little lions may have found their own unique way to get motivated to play. It’s called, The Husker Prayer.

The Husker Prayer origi-nates from the Nebraska Cornhusker football team. It started in 2005 when players would say it in the tunnel before running out RQ�WKH�ÀHOG��$W�ÀUVW��QR�one knew about this prayer except for the players themselves. Then it spread

to the fans, then to other schools, and now across the entire country. It truly is the perfect way to get pumped up for a game. It starts off quietly, almost like a prayer as one person reads a line and the whole team follows,repeating the line just read.

Goeke had this to say about the addition of the prayer to pre game warm-ups: “We decided to add the Husker Prayer to our pregame for two reasons: one, because we felt it encompassed who we are as a team, and two, because it’s very effective in getting everyone focused and excited for the game.” So, next time you’re at a state high game, look to the end zone as our team in maroon and gray huddles up around the goal posts. You may not be able to hear the prayer itself, but inside that huddle, it isWDNLQJ�SODFH��$QG�E\�WKH�end, you will know that the Husker Prayer has just got-ten State High’s boys ready to go and win a football game.

Dear Lord, the battles we go through life, we ask for a chance that’s fair

A chance to equal our stride, A chance to do or dare

If we should win, let it be by the code. Faith and Honor held high

If we should lose, we’ll stand by the road, and cheer as the winners go by

Day by day, we get better and better!Til’ we can’t be beat!WON’T BE BEAT!

$V�WKH�SUD\HU�FRQWLQXHV��LW�crescendos into a scream and ends with the teamyelling as loud as they pos-sibly can. If you are one of the players in this huddle and you don’t get goose bumps by the end of it,something is wrong with you. Senior captain Ryan

The atmosphere at a State High game is unlike any other in the state. The student section goes crazy, the cheerleaders scream loudly, and the band is

always playing at full strength. “It’s really inspring playing under the lights on Memorial,” said senior center Nick DeSandre, “ We go all over the state to

play but there is nothing like a Friday night here in State College.” The Lions Prayer is a new tradition, but it will fit perfectly into the livliness at Memo-

rial Field.

Homecoming 2012: Show Your Spirit

Despite rainy weather, and a home football loss, Homecoming 2012 was a success. “It was great to see the unity of the school at all the activities

throughout the week. I am so sad this is my last year,” said senior Amy Schuh. Here’s a look at some of the highlights: (clockwise from top left) Senior Homecoming Court members Susan Moon and Alex Goncalves relax on the field after the parade; senior Ellen Meyer makes hot chocolate

in Ms. Hoffman’s English class on tie-dye day; the senior section cheers after a touchdown against Holidaysburg; the dance team exuberantly

moves to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”; senior Homecoming Court Members Jacob Cordell and Sarah Bevilacqua are introduced onto the field;

Andrew Kelley and Samantha Malazia are named Homecoming King and Queen.

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As the school year begins and students get excited about new classes and new teachers, the old tradition of Friday night football games still stands strong. The first home game of this school year

took place on August 31 and the student section greeted Liberty High School with a loud and infectious white-out. Students of all grade lev-els were able to learn the “ROWDIE” cheer in an opening ceremony on

the first day of school just three days earlier, and the students packed

the stands ready to do this cheer all on their own, twice. However, the State High cheerleaders were a success in pumping up the crowd and keeping fans engaged despite starting on a rough note. Senior Gena Cannie commented that cheerleading at the football games is

a fun experience because “it’s great to see the football players on the sideline cheering on their teammates,” emphasizing the school spirit

that’s present not only in the student section but also on the field. The

first touchdown was scored by Liberty High, but the Little Lions made

a comeback, winning by an impressive 26-7. If there’s ever a doubt regarding the passion that State High students have for their football

team, I invite you into the student section to be proved wrong.

Back to the StandsBy Allison RinehartIn perfect September weather,

students and teachers alike take part in State High’s Homecom-ing Parade: “I loved working on the Thespian float with all

of my friends and having a lot of school spirit. It was perfect for my senior year,” said senior Janice Rabian.(From left to right, top row) Teachers walk in the Homecom-ing Parade; the State College Area High School Marching Band performs and marches in the parade; Senior Erin Mc-Quay works on the Thespian float in preparation for the parade.

The rest of the week was just as

exciting as as the beginning, as an exciting football game ended

the week’s events. Despite the loss, students continued

to show their enthusiasm for their school. Sophomore Cher-ish Fong said, “It was exciting to see the homecoming court,

and I loved watching the game and seeing all of the supportive

fans.” (From left to right, bot-tom row) State High’s Football Team plays Harrisburg; Home-

coming Court Members Sean O’Melia and Brenna Nicosia

enjoy riding in the parade.

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