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Page 1: October 2014 Vol. 91, Issue 2

2 4 8What’s inside

arts student SportslifeThe theatre department is well under way in their production of “Raisin In the Sun.” Check out cast members and top photos.

Ladies, are you looking for a wardrobe switch up with the cooler weather? We have this fall’s top five must have pieces and steals.

Preview the football team’s journey into the post season with key lineups and players.

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Vol. 91, Iss. 2 • Salina Central High Schoolwww.chspylon.com • October 31, 2014Py Junior running back Dalton Peters

It’s a basic instinct.It’s nearly impossible to avoid.

Is it possible to push past perception,

or will this always be

By Bailey DriverThe Pylon

F reshmen enter from the large, crowded hallways of unfamiliar faces into classrooms they’ve never stepped foot in to find new expectations and new unmerited rules. These are just a few of the elements thrown at freshmen as they enter a new world with the “big dogs.” In the past, freshmen have been warned to sit on “that” side of the lunchroom,

survive Freshmen Hell Week and steer clear of any senior that came in sight. Rumors started from upperclassmen scare freshmen into believing their first year as a high schooler will be remembered for its scars and bruises.

But is this really the case in 2015?We’re here to inform you freshmen that there are no longer unwritten divisions of the

lunchroom, Freshman Hell Week is not celebrated and seniors are surprisingly looking to befriend you, for the most part.

We upperclassmen have provided you with Central’s very first Classified School Survival Guide: Freshmen Edition. We’ve been there, and we want to ensure that your first year as a Mustang goes as smoothly as possible.

Pushing past perceptions to the root of all stereotypes

STEREOTYPECENTRAL?

File Photo / The PylonSenior Bailey Driver

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2 Fine ArtsOctober 31, 2014

Racial play is ticket to conference

By Grant DeMarsThe Pylon

With their fusion of indie rock and punk, the Arctic Monkeys have become one of the most successful bands in the U.K..

Their music features a solid, rock based sound with heavily accented vocals.

A key feature of the Arctic Monkeys is that they slightly alter their sound with each album. The Arctic Monkeys’ newest release, “AM,” highlights steady beats, with a chill and laid back theme.

Since their formation in 2012, English alternative rock group, The 1975, has definitely

been making their way up the charts. They are most commonly known for their hit singles, ‘Chocolate” and “Girls.”

Unlike most rock bands, The 1975 has more of an upbeat and electric pop feel, making them more mainstream than other bands of their genre. Their music includes smooth and mellow

vocals that accompany lively beats and synth rock sounds.

The diverse sound of the band Vampire Weekend is a blend of preppy indie rock and upbeat Afro-pop styles.

This polarizing group brilliantly uses these varying styles to create a unique sound sound that other artists cannot mimic.

Vampire Weekend’s lyrics include topics such as love, materialism, and even religion.

These relatable topics make listening to Vampire Weekend more enjoyable for their teen listeners.

SportsConnor Martens

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PhotographyLindsey Wood, Christian Jacobs

& Sarah [email protected]

Editor-in-ChiefBailey Driver

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Business TeamPhoebe Edson & Jeniffer De La Cruz

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Staff ReportersPaige Hieger & Casey Knoth

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VideographyCasey Campbell, Jake Bellerive

& Sydney [email protected]

FeatureHannah Schroeder

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CartoonsAlexis Karabinas

Fine ArtsGrant DeMars

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Copy EditorHannah Schroeder

Student LifeJera Richardson

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OpinionEmma Norris

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Email your letters, preferably limited to 500 words, to

[email protected]. Submissions must contain a full name for

inclusion and we will contact you to confirm that you are the author of the letter. Letters may

be edited for clarity.

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opinionThe Pylon gladly accepts contributions from

guest writers on any subject. Please email your submissions to

[email protected].

The Pylon is the official student newspaper of Salina High School Central. It is produced

entirely by students of the newspaper production class, daily on chsPylon.com and

monthly in print.

Status QuoteBailey Driver

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Grant DeMars/ The PylonJunior Akiyaa Hagen-Depusoir argues with Senior Tre’von Cooper.

Grant DeMars / The PylonSeniors Courtney Roberts, Tre’von Cooper and Jemiah Evans act out the opening scene of the play “A Raisin in the Sun.”

By Grant DeMarsThe Pylon

The theatre department is making history, as they are performing one of the school’s first all black shows. “A Raisin in the Sun” is a play set in the South Side of Chicago during the 1950’s, that expresses the struggles of African-Americans living in ghettos during that time.

The cast is beyond excited to be a part of this historical and realistic show.

Senior, Tre’Von Cooper, stars in “A Raisin in the Sun” as Walter Lee Younger. “He tries to be the man of the house, but his mother overpowers him in most cases,” says Cooper. “His father

passes away, so the family is getting a lot of insurance money, which will hopefully get his family out of the ghetto.” Getting into a nice neighborhood is the family’s main goal. The show really shows the issue of segregation back in the 1950’s.

“A Raisin in the Sun” includes many deep morals, such as the need to fight discrimination, the importance of family and the value and purpose of dreams. Junior Akiyaa Hagen-Depusoir’s character, Beneatha Younger, is studying to become a doctor, which is tough on the family

because they are living in poverty. Beneatha, however, knows that pursuing her dream will help pull their family out of their financial crisis in the long run.

The thespian troupe hopes that the play’s intense morals will help them make it into the annual Thespian Conference. Thespian Conference is a yearly convention for actors from schools all around the state of Kansas. Thespians will have the opportunity to take workshops in all areas of theatre, and select schools are allowed to bring a show to perform for everybody at the conference. The thespian troupe hopes that “A Raisin in the Sun” will be one of these few shows.

“There will be three judges coming in to watch the show, and they will judge us according to their standards and in comparison to other shows they’ve seen throughout the state. If we are good enough, we can go to State Conference to perform, where other judges will be there to watch us. These judges will compare us to other shows throughout the whole nation, and if we are in the top ten, we get to go to Festival,” said Cooper.

The thespian troupe is working extra hard for “A Raisin in the Sun” to make it all the way to Thespian Festival.

“The show is going to be special since it’s an all black show, and it’s going to be even more special if we make it to Thespian Conference and Festival. It’s something that the judges probably haven’t seen much of, so I think we have a great chance at success, since it is so unique,” said Cooper.

“The show really explains the issue of segregation back in

the 1950’s.”

Tre’Von Cooper Senior

SHOW TIMES:Thurs., Oct. 30- 7:00 p.m.

Sat., Nov. 1- 2:00 & 7:00 p.m.

POLL: Have you heard of any of these bands?

35% Yes

65% No

112 Students were surveyed in random M3 classes on Oct. 20

These bands ain’tbasic

1. The Arctic Monkeys2. The 1975

3. Vampire Weekend

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3The Status QuotesOctober 31, 2014

The Status Quotes was created to publicize students’ new lingo and interesting hallway conversations. The following quotes were heard around the school during random times of the day from Pylon staff members.

*talking about car stuff*

“It’s got room for my girl AND your girl!” -the two hicks behind me

“Dude, I slid into your gmail and you didn’t even respond.” -loud Hispanic boy to small white girl

“It ain’t bad being black.” -random loud kid in hallway after school

“He’s got those magical eyebrows.” -tall boy with bushy eyebrows

“Man, I was wanting to go out this weekend, but I’m on parole.” -suspicious looking male

“I’m a STAR. Why do i have to be with these peasants?” -cocky male

“He’s more salty than my fries

at McDonald’s.” -the giant sized boy towering over me

“I can do 50,000 pushups... If I take a rest.” -tall boy with zero muscles “I’ll lick your hand.” -nerdy boy

*Singing Milkshake by Kelis* - girl with zebra pajama pants

“The stress you’re giving me is equivalent to Brittany Spears.” - small ginger girl

“Now I’m going to have to walk away awkward as frick after that.” -tall female with green skirt

“There’s probably a halfway decomposed fetus in the freaking trashcan.” -boy with slicked back greasy hair wearing a leather jacket

“Our saliva makes us sisters.” -short girl with Rapunzel like hair

“Now I’m gonna’ burp louder just for that.” -loud mouthed sassy girl

*reads anime while walking down hall* -blonde haired girl with funky jacket

“I LIKE MYSELF A CHUNK-A-DUNK.” -innocent short freshman

“I have all A’s... One B... And zero C’s.” -girl with glasses in Ivey League tshirt

“I’m so hyped for basketball season.” -poser dressed in all Nike clothing

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iPhone 6’s bending appears to be media trap, not an issueBy Hannah Schroeder

The Pylon

When the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus were released in September, excitement and anticipation spread like wildfire across social media. Apple fans all over the world tuned in to watch the live release of the new phones, and students tracked the updates through sites like Twitter and Buzzfeed.

However, within six days, everything changed. Complaints of the phone’s bending tendencies hit the news, and a YouTube video of a man bending his iPhone 6 Plus confirmed the fears. The new iPhones were bendable.

On Sept. 25, Apple responded to their worried buyers and released a statement about the bending issue. Their spokeswoman reported that a bend in the iPhone through everyday use is “extremely rare” and that the phone met or exceeded all the criteria for phone stability.

Of the millions of phones that were sold within the first six days of being released, only nine of them were confirmed as having trouble with bending.

According to Apple, the “bendgate,” as some have nicknamed the issue, isn’t causing too many sale concerns. Apple users simply don’t view it as enough of a threat.

“I have the iPhone 6 Plus, but I’m not too worried about it bending. Any phone can bend if you make it,” said junior Cort

Enriquez.Despite Apple playing

down this issue, minor bend problems are still happening. Junior Jaden Enriquez’s brand new iPhone 6 Plus bent two weeks ago. Enriquez said, “I put it into my pocket and pulled it out later and it was bent. It wasn’t bent too badly, so I just bent it back.” He believes that this bend was a result of an unstable case, since Otterbox cases had not been released for the iPhone 6 Plus yet.

To avoid future instability problems, Apple has posted a job for a Product Design Structural Analysis engineer to help ensure that future iPhones are more trustworthy. They continue to assure consumers that bending is rare and should not affect their decision to buy the phone.

Otterbox cases and other sturdy cases have recently been released for the iPhones 6 and 6 Plus. These cases provide a safe alternative for those who view the bending iPhone as a threat.

“I have the iPhone 6 Plus, but I’m not

too worried about it bending. Any phone can

bend if you make it.”

Cort EnriquezJunior

70% students say they

are not concerned about the iPhone 6’s

tendency to bend

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Not only are pattern leggings fashionable, they’re comfortable and versatile. They can be styled with just a t-shirt and over-sized hoodie, or even a blouse or sweater.

Not only are scarves warm and soft, but they are a great accessories. Pair a scarf with flannels, leggings, riding boots and for the perfect mix of fall textures.

Riding boots compliment any denim jean or legging. Not only are boots great for fall weather, but they can be worn throughout the winter months. Since there are numerous styles of boots to choose from, you can never go wrong.

Cardigans are ideal for that extra layer of warmth. Layer them over flannels, sweaters, button ups or dresses. To complete your outfit add a scarf and a piece of statement jewelry.

A poll of 72 students was taken during random M3 classes on October 20

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By Bailey DriverThe Pylon

Looking back on her freshman year, junior Naudia Carroll recollects intervening in destructive decisions. Now, as vice president of SADD, Carroll recognizes the leadership needed to be a positive role model for SADD.

“Being in SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) isn’t a bad thing. In fact, we’re being a positive influence,” Carroll said. “I know a lot of the SADD members look up to me, so I want to be a good role model. Since I’m vice president, there’s a lot of weight on my shoulders to make good choices inside and outside of SADD.”

New officers, senior president Destini Green and secretary and treasurer sophomore Shaela Williams join Carroll in leading SADD this year. SADD currently has thirty members that come to the meetings on a regular basis. Although Green and Carroll believe this is a good problem to have, they’re looking to

downsize so they can find members that truly have a passion for reaching out rather than finding something that will get them out of ELO.

In past years, SADD members haven’t connected with the student body like they wished to due to a lack of constructive meetings and leadership. However, under the new direction of SADD sponsor Mrs. Menzie, they’re excited to make a stronger impact on students.

“I like the change Mrs. Menzie has brought to our program. She makes it easier for us to get involved in the school and reach out to more students,” Green said.

Carroll believes that under Menzie’s leadership, they’ll be able to meet more frequently because she’s more available than past SADD sponsor, Mrs. Benjamin and better equipped to meet their needs.

“Mrs. Menzie pushes and supports us. It’s nice to have her there because she holds herself accountable for making all the meetings and doing anything she can to help us reach out to students,” Carroll

said. Each month SADD focuses on a topic

that is considered an unhealthy behavior or destructive decision. This month, SADD reached out to students by promoting Red Ribbon Week.

“We really wanted the students to know what Red Ribbon Week actually is,” Green said. “Most students just grab a Red Ribbon because they can get free ice cream or french fries from McDonald’s.”

In order to make the largest impact on the students, SADD knew they had to do more than the minimal of passing out red ribbons to random students. SADD wanted to plant a greater meaning in students’ minds of what it means to be drug and alcohol free. They projected a strong message on becoming alcohol and drug free by making daily announcements, setting up a questionnaire table in the lunch room and creating a written message in the parent newsletter.

“Once it’s over, I’m anxious to see how the students will react to Red Ribbon Week,” Menzie said.

5Student LifeOctober 31, 2014

Knowing November

Destini GreenS.A.D.D. President

Letter jackets, class rings losing appealBy Jera Richardson

The Pylon

Through the hallways, letterman jackets and class rings have seemed to quickly becoming less of a tradition. Not only have they been less of a tradition, people have lost purpose to buy rings or jackets. As coach Andrews reflected back to his high school days, he recalls everyone purchasing a ring, although he chose not to wear his. However, some have kept in the spirit for the jacket and the ring. When talking to senior Cody Ade, he felt like his letterman jacket had sentimental value to his high school career.

“Even though it does sit in my closet and collect dust, the maroon color is slowly fading like my memories of high school never will,” said Ade. “Letterman jackets and class rings represent and show the hard work you’ve put in.” However, the expense for both have cointued to increase and may cause some students to look elsewhere for a keepsake. Letterman jacket prices average anywhere from $110 to $400. Class rings start at $79 and can go up to $500. The question today, is the sentimental value of these items worth the cost?

New people, New Ideas, Different Decisions

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Lindsey Wood / The PylonJuniors Capri Willard, Makaela Redmond and Karlee Burbach support red ribbon week.

Sarah Brown / The PylonSenior Cody Ade feels that his lettermen jacket will always remind him of his time in high school. Is he among the few who hang on to this traditional piece.

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6 In depth 7October 31, 2014

Stereotype CentralWe’ll never understand each other until we push past our first impressions, judgemental categories.

Pushing Past Ourperceptions15%5%6%4%4% 21%12%19%

The Basic White GirlsThe Frat BoysPercent of School

Population:

The Athletes The Einsteins The Rednecks The StonersThe Artsy Kids The Emos

“Just because I believe marijuana should be legalized

doesn’t mean I should be looked down upon in society.”

Cody AdeSenior

“People are going to say you’re something

whether you want them to or not.”

Courtney WarleySophmore

“I dress like this because I want

to.”

Olivia OpatJunior

“I’m a good kid, but I like to have a little fun

too.”

Madison LewisSenior

“You really shouldn’t care about what people think of you. It’s more of how you

look at yourself.”

Zack HurreSophomore

“Stereotyping is stupid. It’s rude to judge

people.”

Whittney HoffmanSophomore

“We’re all being ourselves. We’re

not just one certain stereotype.”

Shyann HubbardFreshman

“I don’t know everything . . . Sometimes it’s a

burden.”

Hannah JanzenSophomore

“I actually like being the

typical theater kid.”

Xan MattekJunior

“I’ve never really noticed the

stereotype. I kind of rise above it.”

Tony GonzalezSenior

“I like playing sports, but sometimes I like

to socialize with other groups.”

Kegan EnglandSophomore

“Everyone gets put into

stereotypes. It’s how high school

works.”

Vance JohnsonSenior

“I don’t want to be judged by the way I

dress.”

Brandon HuynhSenior

“I guess I brought it on

myself.”

Jack ShetlarJunior

stereotyping 101: What really defines us?

By Hannah SchroederThe Pylon

Imagine having a friend who is defined only by the standards his stereotype sets for him. For example, if he was an athlete, he would dress like an athlete, talk only about sports, focus all his attention on the season and never even think about doing anything else.

This sounds like a person who lacks depth and personality. Everyone has something deeper, something that defines them personally and individually. Stereotypes are simply the outer layer.

From the long-existing categories of nerds and theater kids to the more recent labels of “hipster” and “basic,” stereotypes have always existed and still continue to exist in high schools. People often judge by outward appearances and attitudes rather than getting to know each other.

Those who seem like they are stuck within one stereotype sometimes have a whole other side to them that the general public doesn’t even know about.

Sophomore Ethan Badders is one of these people. He finds himself inside the stereotype of an athlete, but he also participates in choir, theater, STUCO, and

School Climate.“It’s good to do more than one

thing. You get new friends and it broadens your horizons,” said Badders. He has gotten to know a lot of new people through his activities - people he would not normally know if he would have only done sports.

Like Badders, many of the people whom one might judge as a certain stereotype when he first saw them in

the hallway could end up being completely different than he would have originally thought.

For example, Sophomore Sarah Brown is often put into the stereotype of a preppy girl, but she doesn’t let that define

her behavior. “People assume that preppy people are spoiled and mean to people and always get what they want. But that’s just not who I am.” Brown makes a conscious effort to be different than others in her stereotype by being kind to others and not thinking of herself more highly than them.

James Forbes once said, “When people rely on surface appearances and false racial stereotypes,

rather than in-depth knowledge of others at the level of the heart, mind and spirit, their ability to assess and understand people accurately is compromised.”

In order to understand the people around us, we should not make assumptions about what they are like based on their appearances.

Some dress for comfort, others dress for style, and some just don’t care. Often, what people wear is based on how much money they have. Judging someone for their outward appearance is shallow.

From football to theatre, scholar’s bowl to journalism, almost everyone is involved in something. However, just because a person is committed to one thing doesn’t mean they can’t try something new once in a while.

“Bad boys” and “goody-two-shoes” are two terms commonly used to stereotype people by their attitudes. But this type of stereotyping is pointless, since attitudes can change in a minute. Don’t judge people by a bad day or a complacent moment.

17%clothes

say

38%activities

say

31%attitude

say

According to students stereotypes are simply an outer layer

the definition:a simplified and standardized conception or image invested with special meaning and held in common by members of a group.

44% of students believe that stereotyping is okay

52% of students believe that stereotyping is not okay

3% of students don’t care

109 students were surveyed from random M3 classes on October 20th and 27th

109 students were surveyed from random M3 classes on October 20th and 27thother: 4%

“It’s good to do more than one thing.”

Ethan Badders Sophomore

File Photo / The Pylon Sophomore Ethan Badders enjoys both singing and football even though he is stereotyped as an athlete.

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6 In depth 7October 31, 2014

Stereotype CentralWe’ll never understand each other until we push past our first impressions, judgemental categories.

Pushing Past Ourperceptions15%5%6%4%4% 21%12%19%

The Basic White GirlsThe Frat BoysPercent of School

Population:

The Athletes The Einsteins The Rednecks The StonersThe Artsy Kids The Emos

“Just because I believe marijuana should be legalized

doesn’t mean I should be looked down upon in society.”

Cody AdeSenior

“People are going to say you’re something

whether you want them to or not.”

Courtney WarleySophmore

“I dress like this because I want

to.”

Olivia OpatJunior

“I’m a good kid, but I like to have a little fun

too.”

Madison LewisSenior

“You really shouldn’t care about what people think of you. It’s more of how you

look at yourself.”

Zack HurreSophomore

“Stereotyping is stupid. It’s rude to judge

people.”

Whittney HoffmanSophomore

“We’re all being ourselves. We’re

not just one certain stereotype.”

Shyann HubbardFreshman

“I don’t know everything . . . Sometimes it’s a

burden.”

Hannah JanzenSophomore

“I actually like being the

typical theater kid.”

Xan MattekJunior

“I’ve never really noticed the

stereotype. I kind of rise above it.”

Tony GonzalezSenior

“I like playing sports, but sometimes I like

to socialize with other groups.”

Kegan EnglandSophomore

“Everyone gets put into

stereotypes. It’s how high school

works.”

Vance JohnsonSenior

“I don’t want to be judged by the way I

dress.”

Brandon HuynhSenior

“I guess I brought it on

myself.”

Jack ShetlarJunior

stereotyping 101: What really defines us?

By Hannah SchroederThe Pylon

Imagine having a friend who is defined only by the standards his stereotype sets for him. For example, if he was an athlete, he would dress like an athlete, talk only about sports, focus all his attention on the season and never even think about doing anything else.

This sounds like a person who lacks depth and personality. Everyone has something deeper, something that defines them personally and individually. Stereotypes are simply the outer layer.

From the long-existing categories of nerds and theater kids to the more recent labels of “hipster” and “basic,” stereotypes have always existed and still continue to exist in high schools. People often judge by outward appearances and attitudes rather than getting to know each other.

Those who seem like they are stuck within one stereotype sometimes have a whole other side to them that the general public doesn’t even know about.

Sophomore Ethan Badders is one of these people. He finds himself inside the stereotype of an athlete, but he also participates in choir, theater, STUCO, and

School Climate.“It’s good to do more than one

thing. You get new friends and it broadens your horizons,” said Badders. He has gotten to know a lot of new people through his activities - people he would not normally know if he would have only done sports.

Like Badders, many of the people whom one might judge as a certain stereotype when he first saw them in

the hallway could end up being completely different than he would have originally thought.

For example, Sophomore Sarah Brown is often put into the stereotype of a preppy girl, but she doesn’t let that define

her behavior. “People assume that preppy people are spoiled and mean to people and always get what they want. But that’s just not who I am.” Brown makes a conscious effort to be different than others in her stereotype by being kind to others and not thinking of herself more highly than them.

James Forbes once said, “When people rely on surface appearances and false racial stereotypes,

rather than in-depth knowledge of others at the level of the heart, mind and spirit, their ability to assess and understand people accurately is compromised.”

In order to understand the people around us, we should not make assumptions about what they are like based on their appearances.

Some dress for comfort, others dress for style, and some just don’t care. Often, what people wear is based on how much money they have. Judging someone for their outward appearance is shallow.

From football to theatre, scholar’s bowl to journalism, almost everyone is involved in something. However, just because a person is committed to one thing doesn’t mean they can’t try something new once in a while.

“Bad boys” and “goody-two-shoes” are two terms commonly used to stereotype people by their attitudes. But this type of stereotyping is pointless, since attitudes can change in a minute. Don’t judge people by a bad day or a complacent moment.

17%clothes

say

38%activities

say

31%attitude

say

According to students stereotypes are simply an outer layer

the definition:a simplified and standardized conception or image invested with special meaning and held in common by members of a group.

44% of students believe that stereotyping is okay

52% of students believe that stereotyping is not okay

3% of students don’t care

109 students were surveyed from random M3 classes on October 20th and 27th

109 students were surveyed from random M3 classes on October 20th and 27thother: 4%

“It’s good to do more than one thing.”

Ethan Badders Sophomore

File Photo / The Pylon Sophomore Ethan Badders enjoys both singing and football even though he is stereotyped as an athlete.

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October 31, 2014

Athletes & Sports

By Connor MartensThe Pylon

Sitting along the firstbase line in Kauffman Stadium on August 10 to watch the Royals clench a sweep against the San Fransisco Giants, I would have punched you in the face if you would have told me the same matchup would occur in the same place for the World Series just two and a half months later. Thinking back, though, seeing all of the brooms raised high in the crowd should have been a good sign for the months ahead and even for a blue October.

This year has meant so much to me and all other Royals fans who have been so patient over the years. It seems to be a similar story as it was for the Chiefs last year when they found their rhythm, only maybe a bit better after the boys in blue clenched a spot in the World Series after sweeping the Orioles 5 games to none.

I can’t remember the last year us Royals fans went without telling ourselves, “Next year is our year.” But this time, all of the pieces seemed to fall into place, atleast enough of the pieces to end the longest postseason drought of any professional sports team in the history of the world, which lasted 29 years. Most of the players on the team were yet to exist when the Royals won the World Series in 1985.

So to the Royals organization, thank you and congratulations on your success this year.

Royals’ huge run leads to postseason succes and happy fans

Connor’s Conference

October Outing 5-3 Mustangs to take on Railers this Halloween evening

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By Connor MartensThe Pylon

So far, it has been an overall road of succes for the football team who will be fighting for their lives tonight. The team is rolling in confidence right now as they have won five of their last six games.

“I think the confidence is high and I think there is a reason for it to be. We’re playing at a pretty high level right now and we just need to continue to do that,” said Coach Hall.

The team is currently 1-1 in district play with only one guarenteed game remaining: tonight’s matchup against Newton, who is now 0-2 in district play after losing to

South last week. For the team, especially seniors, the mindset has to be right.

“It puts it in reality, particularly for the seniors, knowing that each time they strap on their uniform could be the very last time they do that as one group,” Hall continued.

Although the squad started the year 0-2, they have definitely found their game and are now focused on being 1-0 each week until the season ends.

To this point, the team has played the physical brand of football they are coached to play. With the offense moving the ball well, and the defense shutting opponents down, don’t expect the season to end anytime soon for the Mustangs.

Lindsey Wood / The PylonSenior Malcom Gardner works to get past a defender earlier this year.

Living in the lanesBy Casey Knoth

The Pylon

Bowling is making its way to our school and bringing a new excitement with it.

This new sport is not only new to the school but to people as well. Lots of students don’t really know about bowling and all the logistics, but all that will be changing very soon. Bowling is sure to open more options for students and hopefully bring kids out to be the guinea pigs.

Having bowling is going to open the window for those who have enjoyed bowling in the past.

“I really like how we are getting bowling because I would go every Saturday night when I was younger,” said Sophomore Devon Leroy. Students will now be able to come out and compete for their school.

According to other high school coaches and athletic directors bowling has brought a lot of excitement.

“It will give a chance for student athletes

to participate in a new exciting sport that will include current high school bowlers along with new bowlers wanting to excel in bowling,” said Coach Joe Wilkerson who has applied for the position.

This sport causes a lot of good things like getting more students involved and having talented people be able to compete as well. One of the negative aspects of the sport is the fact the athletes have to leave the school to practice or have games because you have to go to a bowling facility.

Bowling has been pretty successful at other schools and they have had it plenty of years to see the impact it has on their schools.

Normally there are 24-28 kids on a bowling team. The girl-to-guy ration is about even on most squads.

Coach Brett Marrs from Campus said “I keep 24 kids on the team and have 12 girls, 12 boys and then I keep 4 extra just in case.” The team is pretty big overall.

New opportunity comes for students to get involved in Bowling

Lindsey Wood / The PylonThe defensive line gets ready for a snap.

75%of students surveyed

think the offering of bowling as a

winter sport will see positive results

8

What are you doing this winter?

29%of students

surveyed plan on participating in a winter sport this

year

71%of students surveyed

see bowling as a good way to meet

needs for a variety of athletes’ talents

Lindsey Wood / The PylonCoach Hall looks onto the field after a play.

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Athletes & Sports

On the SpotAthletes in

the mixRyan DixCross CountryKaylee MatthewsVolleyballChase Livengood FootballMegan JohnsonGirls’ TennisEaston Ryser Boys’ Soccer

How long is your average shower?

Do you pour the milk first or the cereal?

When is the last time you made your bed?

“15 minutes”

“cereal”“I don’t even remember”“anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes”

“cereal”

“cereal”“this morning”

“12 minutes”

“45 minutes”

“about a week ago”

“about a week ago”

“cereal”“probably last week”“about 20 minutes”

“cereal”

6

the number of yards the Mustang defense has held

opponents to over eight games

9

26

126

57

17:11

1456

Senior Daniel Villarreal’s personal

record time in XC

the number of saves goalie junior Erik Aranda has on the

season

the number of tennis matches senior Meg

Johnson won this year

the number of kills junior Keisha Hamilton has so far this season

the number of years since the football team last beat Hutch before

this year

the number of Girls’ golfers that went to

State

Up to dateFall sports come to a close

Hannah Shulte / The PylonSenior Megan Johnson stretches out to return a ball.

Girls’ Tennis Finishes StrongGirls’ tennis had a successful season. They didn’t have just one

great player, they all played a part in the successes they had as a team. Like every sport, there are better days than others but the tennis team stayed pretty consistent throughout the year. Senior Morgan Hauserman said “I set goals this year to try to reach, and I found that I could reach them and go beyond to accede them.” With tennis being an individual sport you have yourself and maybe a partner to depend upon. Nothing to blame it on but your time and effort you have put into the sport. Tennis is a sport that you have to practice all year round, so these girls have put a ton of time and effort into their success this season and future seasons.

Boys’ SoccerThe boys’ soccer team

started off strong but have had a few bumps the past couple games.

That is alright because they are ready to bounce back and fix the problems that have occurred throughout the last couple of games.

Senior Josh Claybaugh said “It’s going to be hard saying good-bye to the under classmen when the season comes to an end but I am excited to see what the future holds.”

Claybaugh along with several other seniors hope to leave the team better than they found it.

The cross country team had a lot more members on the team this year which brought some more excitement.

“I thought the newcomers and freshmen really improved throughout the season and really understood what it takes to compete in the sport” said coach Josh Gooch. It also showed that the team has potential to do really well in the next couple years. Three runners placed at regionals, which was held at Great Bend last Saturday. Freshman Tabetha Deines, junior Jetta Greene and senior Daniel Villarreal will be competing at state on Friday the 31st at Rim Rock in Lawrence.

XC

The volleyball team faced many challenges throughout the season. Even though the year might not have went they way some people wanted it to, the season got better as it progressed.

“You could tell our team chemistry changed because everyone had more fun out on the court,” said sophomore Bayleigh Petty. Finishing 9-27, the team looks to rebuild and prepare for next season.

The golf team yet again leaves a memorable season and is for the books. For being somewhat of a young team, they did exceedingly well.

“Our last couple tournaments were some of our best, with our regional win and our wins at Clay Center and Bennington. I left the season with really good feelings about next season,” said freshman Ellie Cobb. The girls kicked it in gear at the right times.

This year’s golf team was the first ever to go to state four years in a row. During the season they had many successful things but one of the best was that they were sub-state champions at Topeka. Cobb also finished eleventh at state. Girls Golf is starting a new and high expectation that is continuing to be carried out.

Lindsey Wood / The PylonFreshman Ellie Cobb follows her ball after a swing.Volleyball Girls’ Golf has another great season

Lindsey Wood / The PylonSophomore Bayleigh Petty attacks the ball at the net.

numbersthey B

The following numbers represent athletes and stats from the fall

sport season.

Pittsburg State Universitywww.pittstate.edu • Pittsburg, Kansas

Flat-ratetuition.

More than 150

programs.

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Editorials & Opinion10

Picture-not so-perfectTime for change with team photos

Every sport in the school takes team photos. It’s like a tradition.

The athletes use these photos as a way to remember their great season and look back on all the fun times. But it’s hard to remember a great season when the team pictures are ruined.

All sports pictures are taken by LifeTouch.

Last year LifeTouch began taking individual pictures and piecing them together to make the team photos. Clearly, this method is not working.

As the tennis team got back their group pictures, they noticed a little boy in the top right of their photo. The freshmen volleyball team also had a little boy in the top left of their team photo.

They soon realized that a football ball boy and one of the coaches sons had been placed in each of their photos.

How does that even happen? He is a little boy, he is wearing a shirt with a football on it, and he’s shorter than every other person in the photo.

Sure, it’s pretty funny to us students, but what do our parents think? The parents bought that picture and what are they going to do, put a big red X over the little boy?

They can’t. The picture is permanent.

One thing that is wrong with every single team picture that is taken is the sizing of the people in the photo.

The photos are set up to make everyone look the same height, but it just ends up looking weird. Someone who is six-feet tall in real life is standing next to someone who is five feet and six inches in real life, and they are the same size in the picture.

It makes the pictures look very unrealistic and unprofessional.

What should our administrators do to fix this?

There is a simple solution. Have the photographers

from the journalism staff take the pictures.

This school has excellent photographers who are perfectly capable of taking these team photos, free of charge.

It would not only save the school money, but the pictures would turn out better and look more realistic.

VS

Trick Treat? High schoolers shouldn’t be able to Trick-or-Treat

High schoolers should be able to join the fun

-or-Are we too old to

Cartoon by Alexis Karabinas A survey was taken of 112 Students during random M3 classes on Oct. 20.

39% 30%

33%

of students said they still go

trick-or-treating

of students say high schoolers are too old to trick-or-treat

Emma’s Edge

Emma NorrisThe Pylon

By Casey KnothThe Pylon

Halloween night is a time when you think of little kids getting all dressed up in their cute and creative costumes.

As a high schooler you shouldn’t be planning your own door-to-door extravaganza. There may be another place to enjoy Halloween festivities, but trick-or-treating should not be one of them.

Personally, I would suggest a costume party, a

scary movie night or going to a haunted house.

Since trick-or-treating is centered around children, I believe there should be an age range that prevents high schoolers from trick-or-treating. We all know we’re too old.

There comes a time when you reach that certain age and realize trick-or-treating shouldn’t be apart of your Halloween experience. Instead, you should hand out candy at your own house or find something else to do.

On top of the age issue, it can be intimidating for young children to have older

people involved in their fun. This could ruin a child’s Halloween experience- they only get so many years to trick-or-treat.

Also, some families have budgets for purchasing Halloween candy. High school and adult trick- or-treaters result in the need for more candy. If little kids aren’t the only ones trick-or-treating, there’s a good chance little kids will hear the disappointing, “Sorry we ran out of candy,” plead.

Candy is equally important as costumes when it comes to Halloween. Being told multiple times that there’s no candy left can be a downer on Halloween night.

Unlike children, high schoolers have the ability to drive. Driving in costumes while kids are walking around on streets can be dangerous.

This is an enormous caution for little kids. High schoolers don’t think of the many children that will be mindlessly walking along the streets.

Kids shouldn’t have to worry about reckless drivers while they trick-or-treat. In the end, this could result into a terrible accident on what’s supposed to be a fun night.

Bottom line, high schoolers should stay off the streets and door steps on Halloween, and leave those duties to children.

All sports pictures are taken by LifeTouch...Clearly this method

is not working.

By Emma NorrisThe Pylon

As kids, most of us loved going house to house, ringing the doorbell, and being asked, “What are you dressed as?” As we reached to grab a hand full of delicious candy.

Kids and teenagers everywhere love trick or treating. Who says the fun has to stop when you hit high school?

Even if you are a senior in high school, you should still be able to go house to house and fill up your candy bag. After high school you should stop, but for now it’s your time to be a part of this special night. Trick-or-treating in general is just fun.

What other day of the year is it socially acceptable to walk around in whatever costume you want? You get to walk around with all your friends, just having fun and getting free candy. What more could you want?

When asked if there was an age restriction for trick or treating in Salina, a representative from the City of Salina said there was no age restriction. It’s up to parents to decide whether their high school student goes trick-or-treating.

High schoolers have just as much right to walk around in costumes getting free candy as elementary school kids do. Some high schoolers walk with their little brothers or sisters to keep them safe

anyways. If teenagers who are old

enough to drive are trick or treating, that means less teenagers are recklessly driving around the streets on Halloween. Sure, there might be parties you can attend but the safest activity you can be involved in is trick-or-treating.

Parents worry about their kids being safe on Halloween. If more teenagers are around, there is more supervision. Kids, as well as the older residents in neighborhoods love seeing their favorite high

school football or soccer stars, or kids they’ve watched grow up walking down the street dressed up.

For kids, it’s amazing being around the “big kids.” For the older people, it’s like a blast from the past.

Teenagers in high school should go trick-or-treating because they only have so much time until Halloween won’t be fun anymore.

We should take advantage of the Halloweens we have left. Spend them walking down the street while getting free candy with friends!

“Bottom line, high schoolers should stay

off the streets and door steps, and leave those duties to children. ”

“High schoolers have just as much right to

walk around in costumes getting free candy as elementary kids do.”

of those who don’t, stopped

trick-or- treating between the ages

of 7 and 13

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Editorials & Opinion

&Call-Kudos

outsThe followingKudos and Callouts are instances where our faculty, students or others get either praised for doing a good job, or called out for dropping the ball. These are made by the opinion editor with help from other Pylon staff members.

Kudos:

Callouts:

-The #beatsouth shirts were awesome. They will definitely come in handy during basketball season.-The first basketball game is in 38 days. Get excited. #beatJC-Santa Cruz, you are delicious. -Tailgates are the best thing to happen on Fridays.-Anyone who went out and tailgated at 5:30 AM the day of the South game - you have some real school spirit. -The life saving power of the Dairy Queen chicken strip basket. -The Royals, you’re amazing - thanks for such a great run.-Sun butter and jelly sandwiches, you make my day every day. -This new season of Grey’s Anatomy is incredible. -These fall colors for brightening up my life one tree at a time.

- Anyone voting to get rid of flouride. Trust me, your teeth need it. -South needs to go make their own shirt instead of tweeting about burning ours. -Our sportsmanship has gone down hill. Lets fix that. -Who crucified the scarecrow? Go have religious ceremonies on your own time and not at school events.-This school smells like a sweaty sock. -Mrs. Davis’ fourth hour drafting class... No thanks. -Cuties’ clementines for not being in season. No other clementines compare. -People. Learn how to drive. -I swear the climate inside this school is bipolar. -The Spanish room always smells like feet after lunch. Why. -Why are there so many campaign commercials? I just wanna watch my TV. -If you said one of those status Quotes, check yourself. -Slothower for the bulge on his head.-Fall weather. Do we dress for cold in the morning or hot in the afternoon? -McDonald’s. Why would you change your large drink prices from $1.08 to $1.29? That 21 cents does make a difference.-Movies coming out in parts - just stop. We want it all at once.-Leighton Meester, aka Blair Waldorf, for trying to have a singing career. Just leave your

legacy in Gossip Girl.

By Emma NorrisThe Pylon

As Halloween gets closer, everyone dreads picking that perfect costume.

For younger kids, it’s pretty easy to pick your favorite superhero or Disney princess, your favorite animal or athlete. But what options are left for high schoolers?

Going through catalogs and websites, you see the sexy, feminine version of Batman or Superman, or even that “bad cop” look. But those costumes are not meant to be cute, they’re meant to be extremely sleazy.

These costumes have too much skin showing that it is just unpleasant to look at. Are sleazy costumes acceptable? Definitely not.

Costumes that have the amount of skin showing that leaves you with goose bumps all over your body when you walk outside on October 31 are unacceptable.

If you can’t put warm clothes

underneath your costume because that will ruin the “sexy” image of the costume, it is unacceptable.

Especially for high school ladies, if your chest is sticking out of your shirt because it is too tight, it is again unacceptable. C’mon, show some modesty and class.

Halloween is supposed to be a fun holiday for kids to go house to house to trick-or-treat. No little kid wants to see a high schooler’s body hanging out of their costume. No parent wants their child to be exposed to that.

For those fun high school costume parties, wear something you are comfortable in, and are comfortable having adults see you in. People enjoy seeing humorus and creative costumes, especially homemade ones.

Take the safe route. Be something fun that you wouldn’t be ashamed to tell your grandmother about, like a 50’s girl, a witch or even the timeless Disney princess.

For the guys out there, there’s always the safe option of a football player, a superhero, a scary ghost or even something really funny.

Remember, your costume choice could make or break your fun Halloween night. Pick the costume you want! Halloween should be about having fun, not about seducing the other sex with your sleazy costume.

IPhone Vs. Galaxy

Letter to the Editor: Ebola is a threatBy Darcy LeechGifted Teacher

Ebola might seem like a disease strain in other states and distant countries, but make no mistake about the issue – Ebola is a threat to human lives.

Many times as a high school student it is pretty easy to think, “Who cares?” when hearing about global problems that aren’t yet knocking next door; however, it is exactly that potential, the brains and determination of our current high school students, which should care.

Your brain is our future. Your potential could matter to the greater good.

I firmly believe that human intelligence is the greatest natural resource we have, and apathy is the greatest threat to our greatest natural resource. You could be just another person who gets along in the world and tries not to make much of an impact – negative or positive.

Or, you could be the type of individual who recognizes a situation that needs changed and works diligently to maximize his or her own potential to serve the greater good and benefit humanity.

Humanity has survived worse threats than Ebola, and will survive this, but it will be because human ingenuity has nearly unlimited potential when an individual chooses to strive to reach his or her potential knowing that learning serves not only the person who learns, but the collective good in building human knowledge to improve the human condition. Take your potential seriously – Ebola isn’t the last threat to fight or the greatest verse your generation can contribute.

-Ipsa Scientia Potestas Est.

Wearing sleazy costumes is unacceptable

By Emma NorrisThe Pylon

When you compare the newest iPhone to the newest Galaxy, you can clearly see that the Galaxy is the better choice.

Not only does the Galaxy have many features and a bigger screen, but you also have more options to customize than the iPhone.

One of the biggest features that sets the Galaxy above the iPhone is its removable and long lasting battery. It is easily changeable and you don’t have to charge your phone as long or more frequently.

The Galaxy is also weather resistant and virtually unbreakable. It has extra seals around it’s screen and can work even after being

submerged in water. Unlike the iPhone, the

Galaxy has a swipe keyboard option where you can drag you fingers through the letters you want to type, and it creates a quicker, more efficient way to type.

The camera on the Galaxy is better than any iPhone’s. It has a larger zoom and stronger mega pixels which make the picture clearer, leaving that clean professional touch.

The Galaxy is better than the iPhone because everyone and their dog has an iPhone. Be a little different, and expand on your technology brands.

By Paige HiegerThe Pylon

Regardless to the iPhones new update, the iPhone still trumps the Galaxy. The iPhone is better because once you discover the ins and outs, it is more user friendly.

Picture yourself not being able to access FaceTime or group messaging- every iPhone user’s favorite features. When you want to inform a group of people, it is easier to use a group message rather than text everyone individually. The only way you can “group message” on a Galaxy is if you buy an app. Why buy an app when it is already a feature of an iPhone?

Another benefit of the iPhone is that you can easily ignore someone by turning on your read receipts. With the Galaxy you would have to manually let the person know you have read their text and are choosing to ignoring them.

The large size of the Galaxy is inconvenient, whereas the

iPhone fits in your hand and pocket almost perfectly. The Galaxy is just too big. When you put a case on, it barely fits in your pocket. The iPhone on the other hand, is lightweight and thin, and way easier to transport.

The iPhone camera has some of the best features: recording a video in slow-mo or in a time-lapse (newest feature) and taking a pan-oramic picture of an area that would be too big for a normal picture. The galaxy doesn’t have any of these features. For Galaxy users, you’re stuck with just a boring, normal,

original picture. The iPhone is clearly better

because it has more features that are user friendly. If you’re every debating which one to get, pick the iPhone. I promise you won’t regret it.

iPhone still the best, more user friendly Galaxy clearly better than inferior iPhone

12 out of 12Pylon staffers said

sleazy costumes are unacceptable

A survey was taken of 112 Students during random M3 classes on Oct. 20.

57%of students prefer the

iPhone

43%of students prefer the

Galaxy

Top 3 iPhone features: Top 3 Galaxy features:1. iMessage2. panoramic 3. FaceTime

1. bigger screen2. better camera 3. Android software

iPhone VSPhone debate looms after iPhone 6 release

Galaxy

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