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2 December 2010 Hi Times Issue 3 Vol. 102 2010-2011 Hi-Times Staff Editor-in-chiefs: Brittany Belkiewitz Samantha Holifield Copy Editor Anjelica Oswald Ads Staff: Jordan Bello Samantha Holifield Lauren Dipert Advisor: Miss Saoud Staff Writers: Jordan Bello Lauren Dipert Abby Feikes Sarah Fisher Jon Gardner Cole Kellogg Jorge Medina Kharson Nurnberg Anjelica Oswald Alex Saliwanchik Skyler Shortt Tommy Snyder Jenny Szymkowski Courtney West Zach Winslett College visits allow students more opportunities to learn Last month’s trivia qusetion winner was Chris Webb! Con- gratulations! Come to room 4.19 for your prize! This month’s question: In the display case by the library, who is the prominent Japanese-American artist and landscape architect featured? Come to room 4.19 to leave your answer for your chance to win! Trivia Question! Every year, thousands of high school students visit the colleges that they are plan- ning on attending. This is because it gives students an opportunity to tour the cam- pus, observe a class or even meet with a coach if they are planning on playing for a sports team. Mr. Wiley said, “Students can get a better idea of how they will like a campus by being in the environment. It’s like buying a pair of shoes over the internet. They may look great, but you don’t know how they fit until you try them on. It’s similar in picking a college. The best way to tell if it’s a good fit is to be there and try it on.” Students can sign up for college visits throughout the year. They can schedule them on a school day or even on a weekend and stay the night on campus. This gives stu- dents an opportunity to see what college is like firsthand and what the college has to offer. Junior Zach McCoy said, “I visited Indiana Wesleyan and it was pretty fun. I went on a tour of the campus and met the soccer team coach.” Students are only allowed They are commonly found hidden in library corners and prefer quiet habitats. They can be observed huddling beneath mile-high stacks of books. Often, they exhibit furious scribbling behavior amidst piles of papers. With college application deadlines looming, members of the species known as “College-Bound-ilius Upper- classmen-icus” are rushing to rewrite their entrance essays and rethink their lists of extracurriculars. Senior Ryan Basinger said, “Whenever I get stressed out, my blood pressure skyrockets and my eye starts twitching. College apps definitely count as stress!” But, to outsiders witnessing this schol- arly struggle, a legitimate question arises: Is all of this really necessary to gain admit- tance to one’s dream college? According to high-ranking admissions officers at both public and private schools, the simple (yet shocking) answer is a resounding NO. Monica Inzer, the dean of admissions at Hamilton College in New York, put it this way: “We’d rather see depth than a long list. I think students think we want well-rounded kids. We do. But we really want a well-rounded class. That could be lots of people who have individual strengths. Distinction in one area is good, and better than doing a lot of little things.” Cal Newport, author of the groundbreaking self-help book “How to Be a High School Superstar: A Revolutionary Plan to Get into College by Standing Out (Without Burning Out),” identifies three major principles to achieving student success. These include the The Law of Underschedul- ing, The Law of Focus and The Law of Innovation. Mastering these three areas, he argues, exponen- tially increases a student’s chance of gaining admittance over fierce competitors. The first concept, underscheduling, is fairly self-explanatory. Newport believes that packing one’s schedule with free time encourages the exploration of hobbies and interests. The more time that is spent pursuing these hobbies increases the likelihood of igniting genuine passions. “The more energy you put into something, the better your chances are of becoming great,” said junior Julie Herbst. “I learned this from music—I spend a lot of time practicing the oboe, and I’ve really improved.” Next, Newport says that focus is key. Mastering one serious interest allows students to develop unique talents. This provides young adults with the stand-out material for their applications. Wasting time on unrelated activities is pointless, Newport claims, because extraneous extracur- riculars only serve to clutter college forms. “At first glance, I am honestly not a very interesting person,” said Brandon Cooley, a sophomore who invests his time in developing videogame skills. He aspires to become a game programmer one day. “I come home from school, and I play games. That’s about it. But this is exactly what makes me the best! Just take it and run with it,” said Cooley. Innovation is the final step toward success in college admittance. When choosing a unique hobby, students should strive for accomplishments that are hard to explain, not hard to do. For example, jumpstarting a non-profit organization appears more impressive than volunteering at a local nursing home twice a week. Even though entrepreneurship sounds more difficult, engineering such a program might begin with something as simple as giving elderly neighbors a weekly ride to church. Junior Melissa Parrett said, “It could snowball, for sure, into a city-wide bus service. And then an organization somewhere might notice my efforts and send me grant money, which I could use to buy a bunch of hydrogen fuel-cell buses. Little old grandmas all over the place would want to ride my eco-friendly transport system!” In short, realizing one’s potential and following through with a plan to develop a passion can lead to a unique application. Further, in doing so, lifelong interests can be established. In this dangerous world of cutthroat college competition, dare to venture where no student has gone before. It’s time to unleash the inner application animal! By Zach Winslett Staff Writer Stay healthy this winter By Brittany Belkiewitz Editor-in-Chief Each year, the cold weath- er never ceases to bring a host of germs and illnesses. Since so many common colds circulate during the winter season, it is vital to have a strong immune sys- tem. “I always seem to get sick once the cold weather gets here. It seems almost inevi- table,” said sophomore Jordyn Headly. There are several key tech- niques to maintaining one’s good health as the tempera- ture plummets. Hand-washing is impera- tive to fend off any germs that could wear down one’s im- mune system. Half a minute of washing, along with soap and a sufficient dry, will ef- fectively remove germs. Lack of sunlight can also weaken the body’s defenses, so it is important to continue outdoor activity in the winter months. Vitamin D, which is produced with exposure to the sun’s rays, will boost one’s energy. Exercising outdoors is another great way to fight against infections. Regular exercise is shown to increase the production of bacteria- fighting macrophages, boost- ing the circulation of immune cells. It is also important to maintain a healthy and nu- tritious diet. This speeds up the body’s immune system responses after an illness has been contracted. Beverages such as orange juice are high in vitamin C, which is impera- tive when fighting off colds. “I try to eat healthily, es- pecially in the winter months when I know I am more prone to becoming sick,” said junior Alex Braddy. Ensuring one receives an adequate amount of sleep can prevent the body from weak- ening. Eight hours of sleep is a must, especially when one is under stress. Stress and sleep are a double threat when it comes to running down the body. Keeping an eye on stress levels can prove to be beneficial and will result in better sleeping habits. Lack of sleep can cause the the im- mune system to lower, mak- ing people more susceptible to illness. Hydration is key for the body. Drinking plenty of wa- ter will flush out any unwant- ed visitors lurking around one’s system. Two liters of H2O a day is considered a rea- sonable amount that will also help to aid against germs. By Courtney West Staff Writer Sophomore Jordan Headly demonstrates good habits for staying healthy this winter. Photo by Alex Saliwanchik College pamphlets collect over junior and senior year. Photo by Anjelica Oswald Cut college competition and succeed in schooling two excused absences each year for college visits. This means that picking the right college to visit is quite impor- tant. Mr. Wiley said, “The best way to determine how you like a school is to actually be there. It is hard to tell from pictures and websites what a campus is really like. Try to pick the ones you are most in- terested in. Use spring break and summer to visit schools if needed. It is best to visit col- leges during the school year to see what the environment is like with all of the students there.” Since only two visits are excused, it wouldn’t be the best idea to visit somewhere just for the fun of it, such as Notre Dame, unless there is actually a strong possibility for acceptance. Photo Provided College visits allow students to tour the campus and visit classes.
Transcript of Stay healthy this winter - LaPorte Community School ... 2.pdf · known as “College-Bound-ilius...
2December 2010Hi Times Issue 3 Vol. 102
2010-2011 Hi-Times StaffEditor-in-chiefs: Brittany Belkiewitz Samantha Holifield
Copy Editor Anjelica Oswald
Ads Staff: Jordan Bello Samantha HolifieldLauren Dipert
Advisor:Miss Saoud
Staff Writers:Jordan BelloLauren DipertAbby FeikesSarah FisherJon GardnerCole KelloggJorge MedinaKharson NurnbergAnjelica OswaldAlex SaliwanchikSkyler ShorttTommy SnyderJenny SzymkowskiCourtney WestZach Winslett
College visits allow students more opportunities to learn
Last month’s trivia qusetion winner was Chris Webb! Con-gratulations! Come to room 4.19 for your prize!
This month’s question:
In the display case by the library, who is the prominent Japanese-American artist and landscape architect featured?
Come to room 4.19 to leave your answer for your chance to win!
Trivia Question!
Every year, thousands of high school students visit the colleges that they are plan-ning on attending. This is because it gives students an opportunity to tour the cam-pus, observe a class or even meet with a coach if they are planning on playing for a sports team. Mr. Wiley said, “Students can get a better idea of how they will like a campus by being in the environment. It’s like buying a pair of shoes over the internet. They may look great, but you don’t know how they fit until you try them on. It’s similar in picking a college. The best way to tell if it’s a good fit is to be there and try it on.” Students can sign up for college visits throughout the year. They can schedule them on a school day or even on a weekend and stay the night on campus. This gives stu-dents an opportunity to see what college is like firsthand and what the college has to offer. Junior Zach McCoy said, “I visited Indiana Wesleyan and it was pretty fun. I went on a tour of the campus and met the soccer team coach.” Students are only allowed
They are commonly found hidden in library corners and prefer quiet habitats. They can be observed huddling beneath mile-high stacks of books. Often, they exhibit furious scribbling behavior amidst piles of papers. With college application deadlines looming, members of the species known as “College-Bound-ilius Upper-classmen-icus” are rushing to rewrite their entrance essays and rethink their lists of extracurriculars. Senior Ryan Basinger said, “Whenever I get stressed out, my blood pressure skyrockets and my eye starts twitching. College apps definitely count as stress!” But, to outsiders witnessing this schol-arly struggle, a legitimate question arises: Is all of this really necessary to gain admit-tance to one’s dream college? According to high-ranking admissions officers at both public and private schools, the simple (yet shocking) answer is a resounding NO. Monica Inzer, the dean of admissions at Hamilton College in New York, put it this way: “We’d rather see depth than a long list. I think students think we want well-rounded kids. We do. But we really want a well-rounded class. That could be lots of people who have individual strengths. Distinction in one area is good, and better than doing a lot of little things.” Cal Newport, author of the groundbreaking self-help book “How to Be a High School Superstar: A Revolutionary Plan to Get into College by Standing Out (Without Burning Out),” identifies three major principles to achieving student success. These include the The Law of Underschedul-ing, The Law of Focus and The Law of Innovation. Mastering these three areas, he argues, exponen-tially increases a student’s chance of gaining admittance over fierce competitors. The first concept, underscheduling, is fairly self-explanatory. Newport believes that packing one’s schedule with free time encourages the exploration of hobbies and interests. The more time that is spent pursuing these hobbies increases the likelihood of igniting genuine passions. “The more energy you put into something, the better your chances are of becoming great,” said junior Julie Herbst. “I learned this from music—I spend a lot of time practicing the oboe, and I’ve really improved.” Next, Newport says that focus is key. Mastering one serious interest allows students to develop unique talents. This provides young adults with the stand-out material for their applications. Wasting time on unrelated activities is pointless, Newport claims, because extraneous extracur-riculars only serve to clutter college forms. “At first glance, I am honestly not a very interesting person,” said Brandon Cooley, a sophomore who invests his time in developing videogame skills. He aspires to become a game programmer one day. “I come home from school, and I play games. That’s about it. But this is exactly what makes me the best! Just take it and run with it,” said Cooley. Innovation is the final step toward success in college admittance. When choosing a unique hobby, students should strive for accomplishments that are hard to explain, not hard to do. For example, jumpstarting a non-profit organization appears more impressive than volunteering at a local nursing home twice a week. Even though entrepreneurship sounds more difficult, engineering such a program might begin with something as simple as giving elderly neighbors a weekly ride to church. Junior Melissa Parrett said, “It could snowball, for sure, into a city-wide bus service. And then an organization somewhere might notice my efforts and send me grant money, which I could use to buy a bunch of hydrogen fuel-cell buses. Little old grandmas all over the place would want to ride my eco-friendly transport system!” In short, realizing one’s potential and following through with a plan to develop a passion can lead to a unique application. Further, in doing so, lifelong interests can be established. In this dangerous world of cutthroat college competition, dare to venture where no student has gone before. It’s time to unleash the inner application animal!
By Zach WinslettStaff Writer
Stay healthy this winter
By Brittany BelkiewitzEditor-in-Chief
Each year, the cold weath-er never ceases to bring a host of germs and illnesses. Since so many common colds circulate during the winter season, it is vital to have a strong immune sys-tem. “I always seem to get sick once the cold weather gets here. It seems almost inevi-table,” said sophomore Jordyn Headly. There are several key tech-niques to maintaining one’s good health as the tempera-ture plummets. Hand-washing is impera-tive to fend off any germs that could wear down one’s im-mune system. Half a minute of washing, along with soap and a sufficient dry, will ef-fectively remove germs. Lack of sunlight can also weaken the body’s defenses, so it is important to continue outdoor activity in the winter months. Vitamin D, which is produced with exposure to the sun’s rays, will boost one’s energy. Exercising outdoors is another great way to fight against infections. Regular exercise is shown to increase the production of bacteria-fighting macrophages, boost-ing the circulation of immune cells. It is also important to maintain a healthy and nu-tritious diet. This speeds up the body’s immune system responses after an illness has been contracted. Beverages such as orange juice are high
in vitamin C, which is impera-tive when fighting off colds. “I try to eat healthily, es-pecially in the winter months when I know I am more prone to becoming sick,” said junior Alex Braddy. Ensuring one receives an adequate amount of sleep can prevent the body from weak-ening. Eight hours of sleep is a must, especially when one is under stress. Stress and sleep are a double threat when it comes to running down the body. Keeping an eye on stress levels can prove to be beneficial and will result in better sleeping habits. Lack of sleep can cause the the im-mune system to lower, mak-ing people more susceptible to illness. Hydration is key for the body. Drinking plenty of wa-ter will flush out any unwant-ed visitors lurking around one’s system. Two liters of H2O a day is considered a rea-sonable amount that will also help to aid against germs.
By Courtney WestStaff Writer
Sophomore Jordan Headly demonstrates good habits for staying healthy this winter.
Photo by Alex Saliwanchik
College pamphlets collect over junior and senior year.
Photo by Anjelica Oswald
Cut college competition and succeed in schooling
two excused absences each year for college visits. This means that picking the right college to visit is quite impor-tant. Mr. Wiley said, “The best way to determine how you like a school is to actually be there. It is hard to tell from pictures and websites what a campus is really like. Try to pick the ones you are most in-terested in. Use spring break
and summer to visit schools if needed. It is best to visit col-leges during the school year to see what the environment is like with all of the students there.” Since only two visits are excused, it wouldn’t be the best idea to visit somewhere just for the fun of it, such as Notre Dame, unless there is actually a strong possibility for acceptance.
Photo Provided
College visits allow students to tour the campus and visit classes.
