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The Students’ Voice of Fayetteville High School | December 10, 2013 | Vol. 94 Issue 4

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Student Council’s annual blood drive and homeless vigil to help the less fortunate during the winter months and provide blood to those in need was De-cember 5 and 6. “It’s for a good cause,” said Natalie Counce, a senior student council member. “We want to lead FHS students to be active participants in the community.” “Student Council is respon-sible for the planning and or-ganization of both events from start to finish,” student council sponsor Vance Arnold said. “We organize volunteers, con-tact people for donations, raise awareness, and donate,” said Anders Bandy, a senior student council member. Student Council members schedule both events with the

school and other foundations, such as the Community Blood Center for the Ozarks (CBCO). The CBCO is a local non-profit organization that provides blood for northwest Arkansas, southeast Kansas, and south-west Missouri, in addition to the United States Military and places across the country in need, according to the CBCO official website. They have been involved with the high school’s blood drive since it began in the 1990s. In addition to the blood drive, student council members orga-nized and participated in the annual homeless vigil to raise awareness and funds for the district’s Families in Transition program. The vigil helps both the com-

munity and students in the dis-trict, according to Arnold, who took over the homeless vigil from Tommy Grace in 1998 and brought it into the high school. “[The homeless vigil] allows the community to interact with high school-age kids and see what is going on in our school system,” Arnold said. “It edu-cates the community, as well as teenagers, about families in transition in our schools, and how some families have differ-ent situations and hardships we wouldn’t normally hear about.” “Our goal isn’t to act home-less, it is just to draw attention to a real need in our communi-ty,” senior Spencer Finney said. “We have to be careful to avoid stereotypes and not offend anyone.”

Student Council gives back The district closed applications for the vacant athletic director position on November 26. A final selection should be made by mid-December, according to superintendent Vicki Thomas. Principal Steve Jacoby is cur-rently standing in as the athletic director during the hiring pro-cess. “The athletic director posi-tion is a very comprehensive position,” Jacoby said. “The arrangements, working with the coaches to be sure all of the eligibility requirements are met, facilities, scheduling, personnel, all of those are involved in the role of the athletic director.” The athletic director is paid on a year-round schedule that fluctuates based on years of experience and education level. In addition to Jacoby, a com-mittee of coaches meets every Friday to discuss upcoming events and go over activities. This committee is composed of Vic Rimmer, Kyle Adams, Jessica Phelan, Vance Arnold,

and Daryl Patton, according to Jacoby. “I may have an agenda that I bring to the table, but they are the ones that really let me know if there is anything I’ve left out that we need to focus our atten-tion on,” Jacoby said. “They are very knowledgeable about the athletic programs, and they are really leading and guiding as we work through this transition.” The transition should be final-ized by the beginning of the second semester, according to superintendent Vicki Thomas. The district is looking for experience, a proven record in developing highly competitive sports programs, strong com-munication skills, and integrity, Thomas said. So far, some applicants being considered are Theodore Farah, Kyle Adams, Dale Harpenau, Steve Janski, Julie Long, David McClure, Timothy Miller,

New athletic director to fill opening

Front Page: photo by TIERIN BURROWWALK AROUND DOWNTOWN - Gazing at the lights, individuals admire the initial lighting of the Square on November 23, after the parade. This was the 20th an-nual lighting of the Square and was the first year to expand to Block and Dickson Street.

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Who Anne Butt is the college and career advi-sor for the high school. She is located in the college and career room. She is reach-able through phone at (479) 445-1165 or email at anne.butt@fayar.net

WhatThe college and career room provides information about college planning, scholarship aid, and financial aid oppor-tunities for both students and parents, in addition to hosting college admission officer visits.

When The room is open during school hours, but after school appointments with parents or students can be set up through email or phone.

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Career Room3rd floor of the new building

December 11 - PittsburgState University

January 8 - YaleUniversity

Upcoming college visitsGary Neal Jr., Corey Roy, Jeff Shaw, Andrew Glade, Joe Thoma, Byron Zeagler, and Ed Viera. “The director of athletics posi-tion reports directly to the su-perintendent, so she will review the recommendations from the interview committee and make her hiring recommendation to the board of education,” said Greg Mones, director of human resources. According to Mones, the rec-ommendation should be ready to present to the board by their December 19 meeting.

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Are students scoring better grades due to the use of technology? Some may say students are using technological resources too much or simply adapting to the new technology and using it to their advan-tage.

“Others believe technology is an excellent resource that most stu-dents have at their fingertips,” said Catherine Thomas, long-term world history substitute teacher. Students can find the academic integrity and honor code in the student handbook, which includes the violations and discipline. Schools have embraced the digital age by using laptop computers, replacing printed books with e-books, and asking students to use the Internet to do research, according to The Australian newspaper. FHS also has its own app for e-books for students and teachers, according to high school announce-ments. Furthermore, online cheating may become a bigger issue due

to more and more institutions embracing online courses, reported The Chronicle of Higher Education.

“The Internet can be a great tool; however, it is often a distraction because students want to check their Facebook and such,” science teacher Susan Golbski said. “(The Internet affects schoolwork) both positively and negatively,” junior Jack Stuckey said. “I can find explanations for things I don’t understand, but I get easily distracted.”

“(The Internet) probably helps me more than distracts me,” sophomore Nick Brockinton said. “It has helped me throughout my years in school and improves my grades, but it can be a distraction as well.” “Part of the answer may be fighting technology with more technology, designing new ways to catch cheaters,” reported The Chronicle of Higher Education. “Studies of student behavior and attitudes show that a majority of students violate standards of academic integrity to some degree, and that high achievers are just as likely to do it as others,” according to The New York Times. Experts say the reasons are simple for why cheating has become easier because both schools and parents have failed to give students strong, repetitive messages about what is prohibited, according to The Times. “There have always been struggling students who cheat to survive, but more and more, there are students at the top who cheat to thrive,” The Times reported. “(The Internet) allows people to cheat,” junior Kaitlyn Brown said. A method under consideration at Massachusetts Insti-tutes of Technology is that students might have to smile for the camera to sign on for security reasons, while oth-er colleges use Securexam Remote Proctor, which scans fingerprints and captures a 360-degree view around students, reported The Chronicle of Higher Education.

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But some students only use the Internet for checking work. “(The Internet) helps me check when I’m unsure of answers and when I need to figure something out,” sophomore Elizabeth Spicer said. “I look up main ideas of the question to help me understand not to just find the answer,” junior Rachel Tenison said. “I don’t think the Internet should be used to get off the hook but to clear up confu-sion.” “More than ever technology has played a vital role in educating and connecting students to learning opportunities,” according to National High School Center. “There are good tutoring websites like ‘TED Ideas Worth Spread-ing,’” junior Kaiya Archer said. “Sparknotes is useful,” sophomore Trey Langston said. ”I find it convenient to use the Internet to do homework on the bus and during breaks during basketball season,” junior Abby Lennox said. Between 1998 and 2009, Internet use jumped from 16 percent to 72 percent, and access to computers jumped from 44 percent to 78 percent, reported The Australian. It’s not just schools; the federal government is spending billions of dollars connecting schools and homes to the National Broad-band Network and providing computers to senior school students, reported The Australian. “The reality is that if young children have never spent time read-ing a book or been taught that learning requires concentration and effort, everything at school will have to be designed to be immedi-ately entertaining,” according to The Australian. Reading a computer page is similar to reading a printed page, by the eyes moving from left to right, but with computers, after a while, the eyes stop moving left to right across the screen and only read the left-hand side or move vertically instead of horizontally, The Australian reported. The Internet allows less emphasis on thinking and developing skills that provide a more substantial grasp of concepts and ideas, said Professor Michael Shayer as reported by The BBC. “If you create a good platform, you can really help students improve grades,” English teacher Aaron Nugent said. “I work hard to update my class website, but it’s up to students to utilize the resource if they’re absent or missing assignments.” “Students know they can Google the answer to anything, but it would be nice to see them make the connection that it can be a tool to be successful in their classes,” math teacher Isaac Townsend said. “In reality, the Internet does not improve my grades, but it may help my understanding,” junior Trent Woessner said. “(The Internet) helps sometimes because it teaches me in different ways than my teachers,” junior Mia Moon said.

stupid?Technology affects learners

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Emotion, movement and in-spiration: all important parts of acting and even more important when you’re part of Thespian Troupe #717 at Fayetteville High. Sponsored by drama and oral communications teacher Trevor Cooper, the troupe of 14 stu-dents is involved in the school’s drama community. Five new members will be inducted later this month, according to Cooper. “This organization is an hon-ors drama program,” Cooper said. “To be inducted, a thespian has to have logged over 100 hours of theatre work as well as be a part of a total of two full length shows at FHS,” Cooper said. “Our Thespian Troupe #717 has been around since April 21, 1948,” Cooper said. “The orga-nization has been run by [drama teacher] Warren Rosenaur throughout his time here at FHS, and he has done an amazing job.” But this year, Rosenaur hand-ed the troupe over to Cooper. “Mr. Cooper is a great leader and is well respected by every-one,” senior troupe member OJ Benjamin said. On November 14, The Troupe competed in the Regional One Act Play Competition in Jonesboro, Ark. Their one act play, “The Dumbwaiter”, won outstanding set design and an

overall excellent rating. In January, the Troupe has plans to compete in the state Thespian Festival where they will compete against other troupes across the state, Cooper said. Although it is a lot of work, members said they feel it is worth it. “It’s so cool being around people who enjoy theatre as much as I do, and it’s a creative environment with people who genuinely care about what you’re doing as much as you are,” senior troupe member Audrey Hatfi eld said. The troupe is giving members opportunities they wouldn’t otherwise have. “Through the troupe, I’ve learned about the Thespian Festival, which is a festival in January that we’re planning to attend as a troupe to compete and watch other performances,” Hatfi eld said. “It’s cool to see opportunities such as that.” The troupe has helped some members make plans for their future. “It’s defi nitely made me think more about continuing to par-ticipate in local theatres after I leave high school and to minor in musical theatre in college,” said senior troupe member Mary McWha. -- ELIZABETH SMITH

Students take stage in honors program

IN THE ACT - Juniors Colman Clark and Reed Carson (above, lower left, lower middle), senior Ma-rio Guererro and junior Minah Smith Tucker (lower right) warm up at auditions for Fayetteville’s winter play “The Glass Menagerie.” The play will premiere February 23.

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photos by ELLIE COTHREN IN THE ACT - Juniors Coleman Clark and Reed Carson perform Harold Pinter’s absurdist play “The Dumb Waiter” in the black box theater November 12. The thespi-ans take plays such as this one to regional, state, and possibly national competitions throughout the year.

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Welcome to the Christmas season in the Medi-eval ages, where there is a lot to be jolly about, even with the stress of fi nals right around the corner. The Madrigal Feast is a modern day re-creation of Renaissance feasts that are usually Christmas themed, according to Madrigaldinner.com. Many Madrigal dinners tell the story of Jesus of Nazareth’s birth and other biblical stories. The scripts include a lot of humor, drama and holiday music. “Madrigal Feast was developed to provide an evening of music, food and fun,” choir director Dawnelle Fincher said. “It’s an opportunity that might appeal to adults wanting a night out with friends or families wanting to kick-off their holi-day season.” Some of the music includes: “Glouchester Was-sail,” “The Boar’s Head Carol,” “Dixit Maria,” “Fum, Fum, Fum,” “Riu, Riu, Chiu,” and “In the Bleak Midwinter.” This year will be Fayetteville High School’s 8th annual Madrigal Feast. “Students audition for Encore choir in May of the previous year. They must sing a selection from Feast in a quartet, a solo selection and sight-read,” Fincher said. “The audition process is similar for Bravo choir, but they audition in late August and

early September.” Juniors and seniors from the acapella group try out for Encore, while sophomore Women’s and Men’s Select choir try out for Bravo.“We are learning the songs in class or at lunch rehearsals,” sophomore Alexis Laney said. “We all have to come together as a group; it’s not just a one person show.” Not only does the Madrigal Feast provide ample amounts of entertainment to its guests, it is also the major fundraiser for the choir. It helps provide scholarships for those who cannot afford materials necessary for choir, such as All-State expenses and choir fi eld trips. “The students have been working very hard and strive to create a performance that is meaningful to the audience and is a performance of which they can be proud,” Fincher said. “A good choir performance is only possible when everyone involved takes their work seri-ously,” sophomore Julia Townsley said. “They have to perform to the best of their ability.” The Madrigal Feast is December 12-14 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall and begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30. -- IMMANI VALENTIN

Feast upon thisChoir’s annual madrigal musical

BELT IT OUT- (above) Rehearsing for choir’s upcoming madrigal feast, senior Logan Dallas sings her solo for the program. Dallas was a part of all-state choir last year.

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LEADING THE WAY- Directing the choir, Dawnelle Fincher prepares the students for the Mad-rigal Feast recently in the choir room. Every year the choir hosts the feast which includes dinner and the show at St. Paul’s Episcopal church.

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Strings, harmonies, hard workOrchestra prepares for upcoming concert

Many seem to over-look the orchestra at FHS, but these students are more than just cellos and violins. “I heard about the orchestra being started just before sophomore year ended,” senior Ben Kieklak said. “I hadn’t been playing the violin that long, but I heard they weren’t only taking veterans, so I signed up right away.” Orchestra students are practicing for their upcoming performance in January and are hoping for nothing but success. “We have been working on this music for a few weeks now,” senior Rebekah Warren said. “I feel very confi dent because I take my music home and typically practice an hour or so on it.” Students at FHS are noticing orchestra’s success. “Orchestra is something I’ve always underestimated,” sophomore Courtney Berry said. “They actually have to

come together and harmonize in order to perform.” The orchestra is in its second full year of operation and members are excited for their upcoming show. “It’s going to be spectacular,” Kieklak said. “The music will be somewhat holiday themed, but there will also be pieces that just embody the spirit of winter.” Students are looking forward to attending future orchestra concerts. “I have yet to attend an orchestra performance, however I would want to [attend in the future] because it will be an amazing experience,” sophomore Julia Townsley said. The orchestra has been practicing for weeks and they’re defi nitely ready to perform and display their hard work. -- IMMANI VALENTIN

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ALL STRUNG OUT - Senior violinist Ben Kieklak (bottom left), junior bassist Joshua Sadinsky (bottom cen-ter), and senior cellist Jacob Arnold (bottom right) practice playing their instruments for orchestra. Orches-tra has an upcoming show in January.

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In a theatre filled with hundreds of well-dressed, nervous moviemakers, 10 Best Picture nominees are announced. Who will take home the ultimate gold trophy, winning the best movie of the year? The annual Oscars award ceremony is pos-sibly the most anticipated televised event of this age besides the Super Bowl. However, it wasn’t always this way. The very first Acad-emy Awards ceremony was very small; only 275 people attended the May 16, 1929, dinner. Soon the event became popular, and in 1953 it was televised to millions in the United States and Canada. Since 1969, it’s been broadcast internationally, reaching fans from over 200 countries, according to oscars.org. For years people have waited to see what the Academy picks as the best movie, along with who the best actor, actress, supporting actor, and supporting actress is for the past year. Last year’s Best Picture award went to “Argo,” directed by and starring Ben Affleck. Best Actor was awarded to Daniel Day-Lewis for his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln in “Lin-coln,” while Jennifer Lawrence took home Best Actress for her performance in “Silver Linings Playbook.”

And the Academy Best  Drama  Actor  

Leonardo  DiCaprio   Brad  Pi4   Tom  Hanks     Morgan  Freeman     George  Clooney    

Best  Drama  Actress    

Jennifer  Lawerence     Anne  Hathaway   Meryl  Streep     Keira  Knightly     Scarle;  Johansson    

Best  Male  Comedian    

Will  Ferrell   Andy  Samberg   Jim  Carrey     Adam  Sandler     Steve  Carell    

Best  Female  Comedian    

Kristen  Wiig   Emma  Stone     Tina  Fey     Amy  Poehler   Rebel  Wilson  

Movie  (Drama)  

The  Shawshank  Redemp7on     Forrest  Gump   The  Dark  Knight   Incep7on     Argo    

Movie  (Animated)  

Toy  Story     The  Lion  King   Up   Shrek   Beauty  and  the  Beast    

Movie  (Comedy)    

Talladega  Nights     Elf     Anchor  Man   Bridesmaids   The  Hangover  

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Stats from about 600 FHS students in November

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The 86th Academy Awards is March 2, hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, and now is the time that many Oscar-potential movies are released to theaters. There are a number of movies that have a shot at taking home multiple gold trophies, ac-cording to Internet Movie Database (IMDb). An early favorite for winning Best Picture this year is Steve McQueen’s grim story “12 Years a Slave.” This movie stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, the front-runner for Best Actor, as Solomon Northup, a free African American man before the Civil War. Northup is abducted and then sold into slavery, and the movie shows his brave struggle to regain freedom. “It is Ejiofor -- bewildered, sorely tested, morally towering -- whose staggered dignity anchors the film,” said National Public Radio’s movie critic Bob Mondello. “It is powerfully moving.” “12 Years a Slave” came out November 8. Another movie that has Oscar-potential was re-leased in theatres on October 4 is “Gravity,” star-ring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. Directed by Alfonso Cuarón, this story is about a medical engineer and an astronaut who try to survive after an accident puts them adrift in space, according to IMDb. “Doctoral theses will be penned on the breath-

catchingly realistic, gorgeously choreographed, entirely mesmerizing movie that director Alfonso Cuaron has conjured for ‘Gravity,’” Mondello said. “Both how the scene was managed and how it works on a viewer’s psyche.” Other highly talked about Oscar-potential mov-ies include “Captain Phillips,” directed by Paul Greengrass and starring Tom Hanks, “American Hustle”, directed by David O. Russell and starring Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, and Jennifer Lawrence, and “The Wolf of Wall Street,” directed by Martin Scorcese and starring Leon-ardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill, according to IMDb. For possible Best Actor winners, critics are rav-ing about Chiwetel Ejifor’s performance in “12 Years a Slave,” Robert Redford’s performance in “All Is Lost,” and Tom Hanks’s acting job in “Captain Phillips.” Meanwhile, possible Best Actress winners include Cate Blanchett for her performance in “Blue Jasmine,” Sandra Bullock for her character in “Gravity,” and Meryl Streep’s performance in “August: Osage County,” according to IMDb.

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App overload There are 900,000 apps in the Apple store, according to news.com.au. Sounds a little ridiculous, right? Reality is, of those 900,000, people only need about fi ve of these apps. The rest are apps that simply take up people’s time that could be spent doing homework or chores. The amount of time people are consumed with their devices instead of doing something productive is greater than one might think. The average person spends about 6.5 minutes at a time on their device, according to news.com.au. Of those 6.5 minutes, 43 percent is consumed play-ing games, 26 percent is on entertain-ment and only 10 percent is productive. “My apps are not useful,” sophomore Lizzie Frazee said. “They waste time, but that’s okay. I like to waste time. It’s one of my many talents.” Creativity and playtime have moved out and the world of digital apps has moved in, according to The New York Times. “[Apps] are not very useful, except to waste time,“ junior Shane Yang said. Even though there are many apps for entertainment, the app store offers hundreds of thousands of applications designed to help people, such as mobile banking apps or the Weather Channel. Some may prefer to spend time tweet-ing or scrolling through random pic-tures, than doing something important, like homework. Imagine how students’ grades could improve if they put their phone down for an hour and focused on school. Not only are teens spending ludicrous amounts of time on their devices, but it’s affecting students’ social lives and interactions. Social media users often have a “packaged sense of self,” and diffi -culties with offl ine intimacy because “typed exchanges may even feel more intimate than face-to-face conversa-tion,” The New York Times reported. Don’t get me wrong, apps are amus-ing, but the amount of time spent using them is often too long compared to how much we should be spending on things that are more relevant to our futures.

-- MAKENNA SHEPHERD

1 SimstaplerThis app is a simulation stapler. That’s right, it doesn’t actually staple anything. Tap on the

screen and your phone will make a stapler sound and will even keep score for you. 1 point = 1 staple. Lucky for stapler enthusiasts, this app is free for iPhone users.

There’s an app for thatApplications made for every aspect of life

Need to check the weather? Catch up on TV shows? Play a game? Upload a selfi e? There’s an app for that. Anywhere from something as complex as tracking and locking an iPhone, to something as simple as tapping a digital stapler repeatedly, there is an app for practically anything. “My favorite app is Instagram because I love scrolling through and seeing all different pictures and people’s point of views,” senior Emma Koch said. “My least favorite app is Candy Crush because it’s an addiction that has consumed my life.” The lives of many American teens have become dominated by the applications used on smart phones or desktops, according to an article in The New York Times. In fact, accord-ing to an article in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, a lodge in the California Redwoods helps overusers get a “Digital Detox.” Trips like these are becoming increasingly more common, according to the article. Some hotels have even set up “Braincation Zones,” where people are encouraged to stay away from their technology. Apps shape the way people communicate and the speed at which entertainment is con-sumed. “I fi nd my apps very useful,” junior Aya Asigbe said. “To the point where there is no need for a computer, a bank or talking to people in person.” There are over 900,000 apps available for smart phone users, according to news.com.au. Of those 900,000 apps, over 580,000 are zombie apps. Over 60 percent of those available have never been downloaded, not even once, according to news.com.au. “My apps are not all that useful,” senior Rose Duran said.“I use games and social media apps.”

The average person has 41 apps but opens less than eight of them in one day, according to news.com.au. At least 43 percent of the average 6.5 minutes spent on smart phones is spent playing games while only 10 percent is used for productivity. An organization called Reboot has organized a National Day of Unplugging for the last 4 years where participants make a pledge to take a stay away from the internet for 24 hours beginning at sundown on the fi rst Friday of March, according to an article in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette. “My favorite app is a toss up: Google maps or Accuweather,” biology teacher Robin Buff said. “I have very few games. Most of my apps are helpful.” Although there are a huge amount of apps for entertainment, there are also apps that can be used for everyday things such as homework, banking, directions, and weather. “[A good app is one] that is easy to use and serves a good purpose,” sophomore Jacob Vaughn said. An example of a well-serving app is The Weather Channel. This app allows anyone at anytime to check the temperature locally or elsewhere, view weather maps and see pollen forecasts. Another example is The Find My iPhone app. It allows people that have mis-placed their phone to locate it on a map and lock it so others can’t access personal informa-tion. “The most helpful app I have seen is the Find My Phone app,” sophomore Lizzie Frazee said. “I lose my phone a lot.” “[The most helpful app is] Candy Crush.” junior Tyler Herrin said. “[It is] preparing me for my future full of candy crushing.”

-- MAKENNA SHEPHERD

2 Is it dark out?In case you live in a dun-geon or don’t have time to look out a window, download this app to

determine whether or not it is dark outside. Once opened, this app will have one of two screens up. One says “yes” and one says “no.” For free, iPhone users can put their minds at ease and take away the daily stress of their lives.

3 Zippo lighterAbout as useful as trying to light a candle without a lighter, this app will simulate a zippo lighter.

Users can even change the style of their lighter and the color of their fl ame. Especially safe for kids who can’t yet use a real lighter. And the best part? It’s free.

4 Hold the buttonConsidered a “game,” this app times how long its user can hold down the virtual button. The

app will then put you on a world leader board. Free and fun for all.

5 Virtual candleMuch like Zippo lighter, this app will set the mood for a romantic eve-ning. Tap the screen to

light the candle and even change the fl ame color. Free and perfect for date night or illuminating the way in complete darkness if your electricity is out.

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The classroom is silent. Some students are looking at the ceiling perhaps hoping answers to the test will magically appear, while others are looking blankly at their scantron. Then the sound, so often warned about, is heard alerting the owner that a friend across the room is in need of assistance. The teacher may look for the owner of the phone that beeped but it seems rarely any action is taken. The normal response is,“Turn it off, or it is mine.” This response is enabling students to continue using their phones during class. It’s similar to when a parent warns a child for bad behavior but never follows through with discipline. If no action is taken, how do teachers expect students to pay attention and listen in class? And how do students expect to work in the real world when some can scarcely look at an adult in the eye and hold a conversation? If students aren’t afraid to Google an an-swer to a test on their phone, they are most likely using some sort of electronic device, like an iPhone, iPad, tablet, or laptop to Google answers at home for homework. I admit I’m just like any other student. At times, I don’t want to “dig deep” but want the answer to come quickly. Thus, I open my laptop and pull up Google. It’s fast, con-venient and doesn’t require much effort but little good is coming from that. Yes, I may get the answer correct, but the information didn’t sink in. Teachers should also be held account-able. Actually interacting with students and promoting discussions may be better than students routinely writing notes from a Smartboard or PowerPoint presentation in every class. “I feel technology in the classroom is hurt-ing students academically,” senior Hailey

Martin said. “Some students can’t learn by walking into a class and staring at a screen, such as a Smartboard, all hour.” If a student can’t absorb information that they need because they can’t learn by look-ing at a screen, then there should be options for students that are visual or hands-on learners. “I think it is possible that technology distracts from the main matter at hand which is using one’s mind to conceptualize situations and the devising problem solving approaches to those situations,” chemistry teacher George Spencer said. “I recall asking an AP class a few years ago if they would

rather see the things I present through a PowerPoint and I was met with a resound-ing and emphatic ‘NO!’ We want to see you describe ideas in your words on the over-head and see problems as you work them!” “I would prefer a school without cell phones and iPods,” government teacher Amber Pinter said. “They are a constant distraction and add very little positivity to the classroom.” Not all technology is a bad. Using some technology helps get things done faster and with more accuracy, but the problem is when it causes a distraction at school. There is a time and place for everything.

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Stand up to survive: Victim mentality can be destructive

It seems as if there’s another bullying story on the news every week. For example, two girls, ages 12 and 14, were arrested in mid-October for bullying a school mate to death, according to USA Today. Not only is bullying seen on the teenage level, it is also prominent in the adult world. Jonathan Martin, a professional football player for the Miami Dolphins, fi led a lawsuit against teammate Richie Incognito on the grounds of bullying in early November, according to nfl .com. Today, it is easier for the bullies to have access to their victims through email, social networking sites and cell phones, according to stopcyberbullying.gov. However, despite some serious bullying events, not every hurtful thing someone says or does to another should be considered bullying. Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behav-ior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance, according to stopbullying.gov. For something to be considered bullying – either physical or mental -- it must occur repeatedly with the intent to harm another person. Bullying is real and it is serious-we under-stand this- but don’t cry wolf. If someone is harassing you repeatedly, tell an authority straight away. But if a person says one rude thing, do not jump to the conclusion that you are being bullied. On October 18, a football game was held between two high school varsity teams in Aledo, TX. The outcome of this game was not as stellar as one would hope; the home team won 91-0, according to sportsgrid.com. The winning coach began substituting in the fi rst quarter, they used a running clock in the second half, and the losing team coach had no complaints about the winning team’s players,

saying there was no trash talking and they won fair and square. Despite these clear signs that the losing team was just not that good, a parent fi led a lawsuit against the winning team for bullying.

“This isn’t bullying,” said one high school student who wanted anonomity. “Sports are naturally com-petitive. Trying to win by the widest margin is the inherent nature of the game.”

“This is ridiculous,” history teacher and chil-dren’s coach Nate Magre said. “I always tell my kids you can look at losses in two ways: you can get upset about it and give up, or you can learn from it.” According to Nancy Prisby, a social worker and parenting coach, it is healthy for children to feel emotional pain at a young age. That way, parents are able to support their children and teach them to become more resilient. “When children are bullied in elementary school, feel that pain, and try out different solutions, they build their resilience muscle,” Prisby said. “To demand young people interact with only the most delicate of terms is to create a sterile environment devoid of any social complexity and create a generation too fragile to handle criticism,” blogger for ridingthetiger.org Ray Wilson said. We’re not suggesting bullying isn’t serious; we know it is and that it can be detrimental to a person’s life. But we do believe people, in general, need to grow a thicker skin. Not everyone is going to be nice to you in your life-time. People will say offensive things. People will be rude. People will criticize you. And that is ok. The key issue we need to take away from this victim mentality trend is we as human beings ought to be more aware of the way we interact with others; we don’t want to get hurt, so we should try our hardest not to hurt others. art by MELISSA MCCANN

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January 7 - Alabama wins national title

February 3 - Ravens win Superbowl XLVII

On February 3, the Baltimore Ravens won the most anticipated sporting event of the year. Superbowl XLVII between the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers. After a 34-minute blackout, the 108.4 million viewers went on to see the Ravens defeat the 49ers 34-31. “I was really excited for the Ravens, but mainly excited for Ray Lewis because he went out with a ring,” junior Christion Dobbins said.

March 26 - Same sex marriage debated On March 26, the United States Supreme Court began a series of debates about legalizing same sex marriage. The fi nal verdict was released in June saying that the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act was unconstitutional. “Legally I don’t really care if it is legal-ized or not,” said junior Deaja Jones. “But, morally ev-eryone has differ-ent opin-ions.”

April 17 - Texas fertilizer plant explodes

On April 17, a fertilizer plant in West, Texas exploded. The explosion killed 12 and wounded 200. A small fi re that began in the plant about 20 min-utes before caused the explosion. “It seemed awful for those people,” said junior Jordan Gershon. “I commend those brave fi refi ghters and fi rst responders for risking their lives to try and calm the fi re.”

May 20 - Moore, Oklahoma

On May 20, a tornado ripped through the small town of Moore, Oklahoma. The 17-mile long and 1.7-mile wide tornado tore into homes, businesses and nearby schools breaking every-thing in its path, according to CNN.com. “It made me nervous because my aunt and cousin live in Oklahoma, so I was just scared for my family,” sopho-more Avery Tubb said. “It was for sure a tragedy, but it’s a great chance for the communi-ty to restart and rebuild,” sopho-more Ashley Lorince said.

Reflection 2013:

On February 3, the Baltimore Ravens won the most anticipated On February 3, the Baltimore Ravens won the most anticipated On February 3, the Baltimore Ravens won the most anticipated

On January 7, one of the biggest annual sporting events took place. The

quest for the national championship started in the preseason, and SEC favorite

Alabama grasped their second title in a row. Facing the Notre Dame

Fighting Irish on the frigid winter night, Alabama went on to claim their title with a victory of 42 to 14. “I knew they were going to win before the game even began,” said sophomore Chris Major.

On January 7, one of the biggest annual sporting events took place. The

quest for the national championship started in the preseason, and SEC favorite

Alabama grasped their second title in a row. Facing the Notre Dame

Fighting Irish on the frigid winter night, Alabama went

On January 7, one of the On January 7, one of the biggest annual sporting events took place. The

quest for the national championship started in the preseason, and SEC favorite

Alabama grasped their second title

Facing the Notre Dame

Act was unconstitutional. “Legally I don’t really care if it is legal-ized or not,” said junior Deaja Jones. “But, morally ev-eryone has differ-ent opin-ions.”

com. “It made me nervous because my aunt and cousin live in Oklahoma, so I was just scared for my family,” sopho-more Avery Tubb said. “It was for sure a tragedy, but it’s a great chance for the communi-ty to restart and rebuild,” sopho-more Ashley Lorince said.

ized or not,” said junior Deaja Jones. “But, morally ev-eryone has differ-ent opin-

On April 17, a fertilizer plant in West, Texas exploded. The explosion killed 12 and wounded 200. A small fi re that began in the plant about 20 min-utes before caused the explosion. “It seemed awful for those people,” said junior Jordan Gershon. “I commend those brave fi refi ghters and fi rst responders for risking their lives to try and calm the fi re.”

more Avery Tubb said.

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and rebuild,” sopho-more Ashley Lorince

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and rebuild,” sopho-more Ashley Lorince

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July 13 - Zimmerman found not guilty

On July 13, a jury in Florida found George Zimmer-man not guilty of the murder of Trayvon Martin. The jurors deliberated for 16 and a half hours, coming to the

conclusion that Zimmerman had not committed the murder. This was the fi rst “stand your ground” case in the country. The verdict caused an uproar in the United States. “It honestly hurt that he wasn’t found guilty,” junior Rodrick Anderson said. “A young boy’s life is gone.”

August 25 - Miley Cyrus goes cray “Miley Cryus and her twerk fest has been a little distracting,” junior Jaylah Prude said. Most people have differ-ent thoughts about what the ex-Hannah Montana star has been doing, but many agree that it has been distract-ing. Miley’s fi rst break- out performance was on August 25 at the Video Music Awards. “My girl Miley Cyrus has gone crazy, but she sure can sing,” junior Allie Roezelle said.

distracting,” junior Jaylah

Most people have differ-ent thoughts about what the ex-Hannah Montana star has been doing, but many agree that it has been distract-ing. Miley’s fi rst break- out performance was on August 25 at the Video Music Awards. “My girl Miley Cyrus has gone crazy, but she sure can sing,” junior Allie Roezelle

distracting,” junior Jaylah

Most people have differ-ent thoughts about what the ex-Hannah Montana star has been doing, but many agree

September 30 - Government shutdown

September 30 began with the United States government shutting down. This was because the House voted to keep the government funded through December 15 if President Obama defunded the 2010 Af-fordable Care Act. President Obama refused according to medi- aite.com. “The government shutting down really affected stocks and money in our country,” said sophomore Jordan Holmbeck.

September 30 began with the United States government shutting down. This was because the House voted to keep the government funded through December 15 if President Obama defunded the 2010 Af-fordable Care Act. President Obama refused according to medi- aite.com. “The government shutting down really affected stocks and money in our country,” said sophomore Jordan Holmbeck.

October 25 & 26 - “Through These Eyes” debuts On October 25 and 26, the drama department presented the play “Through These Eyes” by Bruce Gevirtzman. The play depicted teens with eating disorders and how they struggle with

self image and living up to what they think society believes they should be. This play impacted audience members, leaving some in tears. “It was very good,” junior Hannah Gage said. “It had a really powerful message,” senior Alexa Howard said. The play was the fi rst directed by drama teacher Mike Thomas since he started teaching at FHS.

November 4 - Typhoon hits

On November 4, Typhoon Haiyan hit the central Philippines. The fi nal death toll is be-lieved to be around 400,000. This typhoon also left half a million survivors homeless accord-ing to abc.net. “The typhoon has affected me because one of my friends lives there,” said sophomore Cait-lin Laney. “My heart goes out to those people.” The typhoon in the Philippines makes me want to help,” said junior Emily Field.

this year in news-- DELANEY OSBOURN

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Bright colors, stunning lights, and holiday music. Close to 400,000 lights illuminated the Fayetteville square No-vember 23 at the Lighting Night Parade to kick off the 20th annual Lights of the Ozarks event. After 2,000 hours of work from Fayetteville Parks and Recreation staff, the downtown square lit up at the Lighting Night Parade, traveling from School Avenue to Mountain Street, according to thelightsoftheozarks.com. Students and staff said they enjoy going to the square to see the lights. “I love them,” senior Hannah Sullivan said. “I think they are very pretty and lighten the mood. They get everyone in the spirit.” “I think the Lights of the Ozarks are great,” senior Hannah Wal-ter said. “It is a fun and unique experience that all ages enjoy.” “It’s super fun and festive,” junior Ella Claire Covington said. “It makes the square so fun to go to during the winter, and it makes the atmosphere very spirited and pleasant.” “The lights are incredible,” French teacher Kelli Doss said. “I love how they change from year to year.” The Lights of the Ozarks has events for adults and children, including camel and carriage rides, choirs on the square, and pony

Light upFayetteville’s

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rides, according to thelightsoftheozarks.com. “When the Lights of the Ozarks was started,” Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission (A & P) Executive Director Marilyn Heifner said, “it originally included a variety of activities including a parade, a Jingle Bell Jog, a Volkswagen show called ‘Bugs in the Lights,’ Choirs on the Square, pony rides, and carriage rides.” The event was spearheaded to profi t Fayetteville during the winter season. “The event was created in order to provide a winter activity to increase hotel, motel and restaurant activity in a slow period of the year,” Heifner said. “A & P Commissioners and community leaders asked if the staff could do something with lights. A com-mittee was created and the Lights of the Ozarks was started.” This year, the event expanded to more areas. “The Lights of the Ozarks expanded to Block Street with LED-lit garlands,” said Parks and Recreation Director Connie Edmonston. “Dickson Street will have displays mounted on the light poles which will include a combination of the Razorback hog, snowfl ake and poinsettias.” The lights will be on display until December 31.

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‘Nothing works unless you do’Student trainer Kass promotes healthy lifestyle While some seniors run to their car to drive off to Chick-Fil-A for lunch, senior Spencer Kass drives to Powerhouse Gym on College Avenue to work. Kass, a certified personal trainer, strength and condi-tioning specialist and nutritionist, spends a lot of time at the gym working with clients or simply working out. “I was really impressed with Spencer as a trainer,” said client Elizabeth Davis. “I’ve had some trainers be-fore, but Spencer was definitely one of the better ones.

He really knows what he is doing and takes the time to plan out workouts for individuals. He is a good motiva-tor and pushed me to do better than I thought I could.” Kass’ love for fitness started at age 10, he said, when his dad introduced him to it. Kass hopes to compete in bodybuilding competitions within the next two years. Bodybuilding events are typically over a two to three day weekend, according to bodybuilding.com. The gen-

eral outline for the weekend consists of all the competi-tors coming together for a mandatory meeting which covers basic rules, how all competitors should walk on stage, the mandatory poses and stage presence. They also explain how judging works. After the meeting, the morning show and prejudg-ing starts from the night show and finals. At the end of the event there is usually an overall competition with overall winners announced.

Q:A:

What is your typical day like?

I wake up early and head to the gym to train my first client, then get to school by 1st period. At lunch, I go to the gym again and

school, I’m at the gym until 10 p.m. I then head home and do my home-work. This is my daily routine. I have to stick to a strict schedule to get everything done.

What fitness goals do you have for yourself?

A: Within the next year and a half, I want to start competing in body-building events. I go back to this goal when I’m lacking motivation

helping my clients, I want to help them have a healthy lifestyle and to be happy. I want to give them the gift of fitness. The motto, believe in your-self, also helps me in encouraging others and myself.

Q:A: Family, friends and co-workers all give me a lot of sup-

port and [they] are understanding. My parentskeep the house stocked with healthy foods that provide the protein and nutrients I need to build my body up. They don’t carry any extra food around the house.

Who have been your primary supporters?

If you could tell anyone anything, what would it be?Q:A: Nothing works unless you do.

Q:A: I hope to be a strength and conditioning coach at a

major university.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Q:A: Believe in yourself. That’s why it is tattooed on my

arms.

What motto do you live by?

-- HANNAH DAVIS

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It’s all fun and games...

Across:4. Over ___ percent of available apps have never been downloaded. 10. This vacant director position should be filled by second semester 13. FHS TV teacher and executive producer14. Student team that films athletic events

Down: 1. Thespian Troupe #717’s one-act play that won out-standing set design and an overalll excellent rating 2. Eminence, Regentsand Cadets are all groups that are part of the _____.

3. Front- runner for best actor for his performance in “12 Years a Slave” 5. Student organization that hosts the blood drive and homeless vigil 6. Sponsor for Thespian Troupe #7177. FHS student and certified personal trainer 8. Opinion is divided over how this affects students 9. Choir’s Renaissace themed feast11. Lights of the Ozarks has expanded this year to Block St. and _____ St.12. Orchestra’s next upcoming performance is in _____.

Welcome back to our game page. To com-plete the puzzle, you must READ the sto-ries in this issue! The first three students to sucessfully complete the puzzle and turn it in to the Adam’s Center on Thursday, December 12 at lunch will win a prize. Prizes come from Dark Star Visuals on Block Street. The newspaper classroom is located across Bulldog Boulevard from Phase 2 in the Ad-ams Center.

November’s winners: 1st Place - junior Chelsea Sams 2nd Place - senior Michelle Utecht

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The Rundown by DELANEY OSBOURN

The boys basketball program was ranked 3rd in the state dur-ing preseason, and some fans seem excited for the upcoming winter sport. “I am most looking forward to the games being inside and not in the cold,” junior Caitlyn Sailor said. “I am most looking forward to watching the Purple Dogs beat the Red Dogs,” sophomore Destinie Daniels said. “We have many guys that can score when we need them to,” head basketball coach Kyle Adams said. The fi rst offi cial basketball game was November 19 in Con-way, and the Bulldogs came out victorious with a score of 43-39.

Basketball season revs

Indoor running begins Opposing high school coaches know who the playmakers are and game plan accordingly when they face a team. They know who has speed, agility or general athletic ability. The same goes for col-lege coaches when as-sessing talent to recruit to their college. They’re looking for the same thing. And the athletes know they’re looking. So now juniors and seniors in the athletic spotlight are starting to reap the benefi ts of their years of hard work and

hours focusing on the little things. “I always feel a little extra pressure when I know scouts are watch-ing me,” junior safety, Keaundre Greenlaw said. “I usually just try to focus on my tech-nique and do things the way I know how to do.” With all the different sports offered at FHS, there are many different students being re-cruited. Senior baseball player, Kyle Pate, has already signed with the University of Arkan-sas. Other than Pate,

junior Andy Pagnozzi has committed to play against fellow SEC team Ole Miss. But, other athletes are getting recognition for their hard work too. Kaley Todd, senior swimmer, is consider-ing a few division II and division III schools, according to swim and dive coach Michael Kaminski. With sports seasons coming and going many athletes look to take their playing fi eld and showcase the talent they have to offer.

Athletes being recruited

Date Opponent Time Dec 9-14 at Conway Wampus Cat Invitational TBDDec 20 at Fort Smith Soutside 6pmDec 26-28 at Mountain Home Tournament TBDJan 10 at Rogers Heritage 6pmJan 13 Van Buren* 6pmJan 17 Rogers High* 6pmJan 21 at Siloam Springs* 6pmJan 24 Springdale High* 6pmJan 28 at Springdale Har-Ber* 6pmJan 31 at Bentonville 6pmFeb 7 Rogers Heritage* 6pmFeb 11 at Van Buren* 6pmFeb 14 at Rogers High* 6pmFeb 18 Siloam Springs* 6pmFeb 21 at Springdale High* 6pmFeb 25 Springdale Har-Ber* 6pmFeb 28 Bentonville* 6pmMarch 5-8 Class 7A Tournament TBD *- denotes 7A/6A West Conference Game

Dawg’s basketball schedule

photo by ROBBIE LEE

UNDER PRESSURE - Driving to the lane, senior Mason Ad-ams breaks free from senior defender Jaquay Prude during practice in November.

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Head track coach Andrew Yoakum is prepping his athletes for the indoor track season beginning January 11. “The big thing right now is getting in shape and staying in shape,” Yoakum said. “We are working on runners’ form and fl exibility as well.” As the fi rst indoor track meet approach-es at the University of Arkansas, these athletes are becoming more excited. “I am most excited about running the 800,” junior cross country and track run-ner Amanda Agana said. The long distance runners are preparing

in cross country. The fi rst long distance indoor meet is on January 18. “When we start preparing for indoor track we will really focus on endurance,” said Michelle Fyfe, cross country and in-door track coach. “We also bring a trainer in, work on core strength and really focus on getting in shape.” With key contributors Amanda Agana, Carly Paige, Brittany Burson, Jordan and Collin Pilkington, and Scott Lirgg return-ing, the Bulldogs look to hit the ground running.

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COMING TO YOU LIVEBULLDOG TELEVISION CREW HIGHLIGHTS “It doesn’t get any better than this,” says the TV an-nouncer as the screen zooms in on the football about to snap. Students are the ones producing this professional-looking live-televised FHS football game. The sports broadcasting team, called Bulldog Crew, films athletic events and any other special projects that the Fayetteville School District may want on film, according to Bulldog Crew executive producer and teacher Bryan Allen. They have filmed all four home football games and the home playoff game this year. Also, they plan all home conference basketball games. And for the first time this year, the team filmed two volleyball games. These broadcasts can be accessed on the Public Access channel that reaches all of Fayetteville and parts of Fort Smith. “The shows can reach a total of around 450,000 people,” Allen said. Channel 217 on Cox Cable and channel 99 on AT&T U-verse air the sporting events. Because it is public ac-cess, all shows are in standard definition. “The Fayetteville community wants those games broadcasted so those who cannot make it to the games, whether that be because of transportation or money is-sues, have the opportunity to watch it still and feel like they are a part of something,” Allen said. Allen not only directs the Bulldog Crew but also teaches all television classes. Students are hired as part-time staff by the Fayette-ville School District, and they are paid based on their past experience within the Bulldog Crew. Starting this year, Bulldog Crew offered an internship position to those who have not had experience but wanted to be a part of the production. “Next year, those internship students will be the ones getting paid,” Allen said. The payment is not public information, but it is above minimum wage, according to Allen. “The Bulldog Crew is pretty fantastic because we are trusting 15- to 18-year-olds to actually do a job that the viewers at home can enjoy,” Allen said. “You have to find people that know what they’re do-

ing since it’s live with a ton of people tuning in,” senior Bulldog Crew producer Melissa McNamara said. “You have to make sure that it’s professional.” There are a variety of different jobs on Bulldog Crew. In a typical athletic event, there are three camera opera-tors, a technical director, a producer, a replay position, the audio specialist, and the play-by-play and color commentary positions. “I make sure that everybody knows what’s going on and that everybody has what they need,” McNamara said. “I help set up, then I sit on the bus and tell the technical director what shots to take. Some games I’ll do a little bit of everything. Like at the homecoming game this year it was pouring rain, so I was on camera during the second half.” Past Bulldog Crew members ripped out the seats of an old school bus and replaced them with television equip-ment. The students use the bus as their mobile unit for editing. “Rain or shine, Bulldog Crew is there,” senior Bulldog Crew fan Maddie Snyder said. Another member of the crew is senior Kaylin Dunn. She works the instant replay position. “I am the longest standing member currently, this being my third year,” Dunn said. “I plan to continue in college and possibly as a career. I love what I do.”’ From newcomers to experts, the Bulldog Crew mem-bers see this experience as a long-lasting one.

Sophomores Zaid Martinez and Kianna Sarvestani hold the internship positions this year. “I’ve been doing this for about three months now and it’s so much fun to do,” Martinez said. “I do plan to continue.” “I love it and hope to continue working for Bulldog Crew throughout high school,” Sarvestani said. The color commentary position is another very impor-tant part of the crew. “Basically, I’m the one talking through the TV,” senior color commentary Walker Lawson said. “He’s the person that goes a little more in-depth and flowers it up,” Allen said. “In between plays, he’ll say something like ‘CJ O’Grady really climbed the ladder to get that pass.’” Sports broadcasting comes with its difficulties. The crew works about three hours before the game starts to set up and two hours after to break down the equip-ment. “It is live, so there is little to no room for mistake,” Dunn said. “It is also mentally demanding. Full atten-tion is required at all times.” “Any mess up is amplified to the masses,” Allen said. But the hard work pays off, the staff says. “My speaking skills have gotten a lot better,” Lawson said.

photo by SDYNEY BRANNAN

CAmERA mAN - Sophmore Canon Poor, sits in the stands where he records the Bulldog basketball game. The bulldogs played Alma November 11. The Varisty boys lost against Alma at home.

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photo by HANNAH DAVIS WATCHING THE FIELD- Senior Walker Lawson and sophomore Kelton mcCarthy announce the game for senior night on November 8 at Bulldog Stadium. Lawson is training mcCar-thy for being annoncer next year.

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The cold winter months have begun and another winter-based sport is here. Winter Guard, the winter version of color guard, is kicking off. Winter guard stems from military ceremonies and veterans organizations ceremonies. But unlike color guard, winter guard is performed indoors. “The top group, Eminence, will perform at several contests,” head coach Trey Antonetti said. “Regent, our second group, will perform at three contests and the corresponding friends and family perfor-mances. Our youngest group, the Cadets, will only perform at “En Guard,” our end of the year recital.” “Our fi rst show is on January 25 at Republic High School in Springfi eld, Missouri,” Antonetti said. “Our end-of-year recital is in April, which all three guards will perform in.” Many people may not realize how much preparation goes into this sport. “We work on developing shows and completing the design process,” Antonetti said. “Depending on the show, there may be ex-tensive soundtrack editing. I like to look at fall guard as training for winter and winter as training for fall. It’s one big cyclical process.”

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“I want the students to know that I support them in all the activities that they participate in at FHS,” math teacher and Bulldog Crew fan Mike Robinson said. “So far I have seen nothing but achievement,” Allen said. “I’m pretty proud of them.”

-- SAVANNAH DAY

photo by HANNAH DAVIS

ADJUSTING- Senior Kaylin Dunn follows direction from technical director to get the best footage of the game on November 8. Dunn has been on tv since freshman year.

photo by SYDNEY BRANNAN

PANNING OVER - Sophmores Chris Smtih and Jake Peters, part of the FHS TV broadcasting crew, pan over the Bulldog Arena fi lming the basketball game on November 11. The crew recorded highlights at the Fayetteville and Alma game.

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