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Amy Thammavaong, Nayely Sanchez, Kanisha Boleware, Victoria Sutton, Christina Arnold, Celia Sandler, Chris Meyer

Chelsey Chapman, Madison Tamagni, Danielle Kean, Julia Winsch, Hannah Bissmeyer, Brandie Nix, Madison Wade, Kelli Gard

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WELL-BEING

STAFF

NEWS

STUDENT LIFE

RAMPAGE

ACADEMICS

ENTERTAINMENT

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Cold Care

President Project

Diverse Holiday Celebrations

Basketball

Preparing for Midterms

Horoscopes

Winter Fashion

Senioritis

Swimming

College Acceptance Profile

Reviews

Weather Predictions

Etta Jo Miller, Ian Bailey, Abby Brill, Joe Hodapp, Tate Deddens, Ally Parel, Karlin Kimmel, Justice Goodner

Autumn Lindesy, Luke Miner, Billie Heizer, Beth Prewitt, Casey Blair, Lillian Webber, Jake Lockner, Shannon Le, Austin Colon

All Photography II Students

Invitational Exhibition TBAOpening January 3Takedown: January 31

Opening: December 1Takedown: January 4Sponsor: Mrs. Sidebottom

Opening: Feburary 2Takedown: Feburary 21Sponsor: Ms. Alford

Opening: March 1Takedown: March 20Sponsor: Ms. Tallent

Opening: April 5Takedown: April 27Sponsor: Mr. DeWeese

Opening: May 3Takedown: May 24Sponsor: Mr. Curtis

Mid-November, The Crimson Record took its first step towards national recognition at the JEA/NSPA Scholastic Journalism convention. I am proud to say that I had the chance to accept a national award for the design of the

cover of last year’s issue 4. Our cover was recognized as one of the best in the nation, and I was lucky enough to have designed it. The cover of The Crimson Record was displayed on a gigantic projector in front of over two thousand stu-dent journalists from all over the US. I have rarely been more proud. I say “rarely” because, about eight times a year, I get to see the faces of Manual students light up as I distribute The Crimson Record. I get to see students flip through its pages, looking for their names before an article catches their eye and they start reading. That’s the best part: knowing that my writers are successful in engaging and informing their readers. We don’t print The Crimson Record for awards. We print it for the students —for you. Seeing just one person reading the paper I spend so much of my time on is more rewarding than even a thousand national awards. (Regardless, having my name on a plaque is pretty cool too.) We’re already impressing judges with design, and this year we’re making sure our writing matches. In the short time we’ve had, our writers have improved dramatically. We’re focused on relevance, high quality, and extensive editing. We make mistakes, of course, and that will always happen, but we’re trying to minimize it to the best of our abilities.

With much dedication,

Virginia JohnsonEditor-in-Chief of The Crimson Record

crimsonrecord@hotmail.com

Virginia Johnson

Madison Wade Sadie SaylorTaylor SwansonCelia Sandler (Art Director)

Tian Chan

Megan Lyvers ( Managing Editor)

Rachel Harris (Well-being Editor)

Taylor Browning (Student Life and Entertainment Editor)

Kalen Winburn (Sports Editor)

Meredith Bell (Sports Editor)

Malesha GriffinNikia White (Proofs Editor)

Colleen KiddLaura Anderson (Academics Editor)

Devyn Nance

Amy Ritchie

Adauri HallAmanda RhodesJuliette Rosado

Evelynn Wyatt

Alexx Cooper

Vickie TangPHOTO EDITOR

BUSINESS MANAGER

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

DESIGN EDITOR

AD SALES TEAM

ADVISOR

PHOTO AND ART TEAM

WRITING EDITOR

WRITING TEAM

COPY EDITORS

DESIGN DIRECTOR

FROM THE EDITOR

[DECK THE RAM WITH BOUGHS OF HOLLY] Bringing winter cheer, the Manual mascot stands decked up for the holidays, although it’s a ribbon he wears, not holly! Art and Design by Virginia Johnson.

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verybody knows the feeling when you wake up on a cold winter morning and you can’t even speak because your throat is so sore.

When you manage to spit out a few words, your voice ends up sounding like a retired drill sergeant. A sore or scratchy throat is one of the first symptoms of the common cold.

Many students suspect a cold right off the bat, but they have no idea what caused the sickness, or where the virus even came from. Colds can be caused by more than 200 viruses. The most common cold virus is the rhinovirus, which causes almost 40 percent of colds.

The rhinovirus enters your body through

your mouth or nose and attaches to the mucus lining. Then your body sends out white blood cells to attack and kill the rhinovirus. Finally, your nose and throat become inflamed, and then begin to produce quite a bit of mucus. Voilà, you’re sick.

Many people think that running in the rain will cause a cold, but this is not true. Most colds are caught from coming into direct contact with another person who is infected with the virus. The most common way to catch a cold is to inhale secretions that an infected person has sneezed. Another way to contract a cold is if you are exposed to cold weather. Cold

temperatures can lower your immune system’s defenses.

Even though colds are a mild illness, they can make you feel bad enough to miss school. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Twenty-two million school days are lost annually in the U.S. because of the common cold.”

Romina Krosnyak (12,YPAS) said, “Missing school is the worst. Even if you just miss one class, you’re behind for a whole week. I don’t have a study hall, so if I miss a test, it’s extremely hard to get caught up.”

The cold and flu season is just around the corner, but many people do not know what the common cold really is.WORDS BY MEGAN LYVERS | PHOTO BY SADIE SAYLOR | DESIGN BY ALEXX COOPER

COLD

ways to get rid of a cold

According to a study on WebMD, the top 8 ways to get rid of a cold are as followed:

1. Have some soup or hot tea2. Drink plenty of fluids3. Moisturize the air4. Breathe in some steam5. Get much needed rest6. Consider going to see a doctor7. Buy some cold medicine8. Soothe your noseKeep in mind that not all of these

remedies will eliminate your cold.The best thing you can give a cold is time. Over time, your cold will eventually go away.

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how to wash your handsduring cold and flu season

Washing your hands during the winter months can prevent multiple viruses from entering the body. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention came up with a few tips for effective hand washing. Al-ways wash your hands with running water and soap. Next, you should rub your hands together for at least 20 seconds. Leave the water running while you dry your hands on a paper towel, and use the towel as a barrier while you turn off the sink.

If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer or alcohol-based hand wipes. If you follow these few easy steps, your risk of contracting a cold is considerably decreased.

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places cold germs lurk

10Cold germs can hide on almost any surface. Here are some of the most common places where cold germs are found defined by Highlight Health Magazine.1. Restrooms2. Doorknobs3. Drinking fountains4. Shopping carts5. Elevator buttons6. Hand rails7. Gas pumps8. Subway Stations9. Tarc Buses10. Commercial airplanes

Madison Wade Sadie SaylorTaylor SwansonCelia Sandler (Art Director)

Devyn Nance

The Commencement Challenge is open to all public high schools across the nation. The contest

encourages students to tell how their school prepares them for college/workforce, which shows progress being made in President Obama’s goal of having highest international rate of college graduates by 2020. Each year there are hundreds of entrants, but only one is given the honor of having the President speak at their graduation.

CONTACThow to

the President Project

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ince the video endorsing the President Project was filmed at the Red-White week pep rally, the student-led program

has been recognized by both WHAS 11 and WLKY.

It has already gained support from local politicians such as Louisville mayor Greg Fischer, JCPS Superintendent Donna Hargens, and the Kentucky House of Representatives, which has issued a citation in support of the project.

Students at duPont Manual High School created the initiative known as the President Project, with the goal being to have President Barack Obama deliver the commencement speech at the Class of 2012’s graduation.

Michael Perry (12, HSU), one of the students who came up with the idea of the President Project said, “Being on the news gave us a boost in our legitimacy.”

Perry explained that the idea came from a competition held for the past three years known as the Race to the Top Commencement Address Challenge.

“This year, over the summer, I was not sure if it would be held again since nothing had been announced on the website, but I definitely did not want to let the chance go

by to try to have the President of the United States speak at our graduation,“ Perry said.

After the school year started, Perry mentioned the ideas to friends and teachers. After many phone calls to the White House, he finally got through and was able to spread the message of the President Project, which was still coming together at that point.

Some of the reasons that Perry and other supporters have rallied for this cause include high test scores, a diverse student body, and a rich school history.

As stated on thepresidentproject.com, students feel Obama should give the commencement address because, “...duPont Manual is a school that challenges its students to ‘work harder and aim higher’, just as President Obama has asked.”

Perry said, “It would be like the biggest pat on the back anybody could ever get. It won’t really be anything grandiose; it would just mean to me that I did something really big and never done before.”

According to Perry, If Obama is unable to deliver the commencement speech, then Mr. Wooldridge would, unless someone else is lined up.

Last year Booker T. Washington High School, a public school in Tulsa won the Race to the Top High School

Commencement Challenge in 2010. The school is moving toward separate

academics for male and female students. Since 2007, the graudation rate at Booker T. Washington has increased from 55 percent to 81.6 percent in 2010.

WORDS BY RACHEL HARRIS | ART BY RACHEL HARRIS AND VIRGINIA JOHNSON | DESIGN BY ALEXX COOPER AND VIRGINIA JOHNSON

TO THE STUDENT BODYWhether you agree with the politics of President Obama, whatever your

position is, he is the President of the United States, and it would be a great honor to have him come to Manual. The staff of The President Project and I have made contact after contact with many, many people, and almost all of them have been extremely responsive and think that what we are doing is amazing and ambitious. But while all of this support is helpful, it will mean nothing if the students, the parents, and even the teachers of duPont Manual are not as dedicated and enthusiastic as they should be at the prospect of having the President of the United States come to Manual. We have a real shot at this; it is looking more and more likely every day, so we need everyone to help us. You can write a letter, visit our webpage, or just talk to people! We need everyone to know about the President Project and what Manual as a school is trying to accomplish.

There are many ways to stay informed about the President Project and its progress.

Visit thepresidentproject.com to find out more about this initiative.

Also you can “Like” The President Project on Facebook or even Follow #PresProject on Twitter.

You can also submit hardcopies of your letter to the main office of duPont Manual High School.

The President Project gains momentum and powerful support.

PREDICTIONS

2012

making use of SNOW DAYS

Fall weather for the Louisville area has been colder than past years. With temperatures ranging from mid-50s to low-70s, the winter weather is only predicted to get worse. Early

October forecasters across Kentuckiana published an article of their predictions for the 2012 winter. These predictions forecasted what was believed to happen on each date.

Along with these predictions were reasons on why they thought this would happen. An example reason was for every foggy morning there was in fall, there was a prediction that it would equal how many snowfalls there was going to be that winter. The predictions of snow started early as November, and going all the way to early April.

“Personally I love snow days. I like to play in the snow and that we get a break. It’s a pause from school even though we have to make it up in the summer. As long as its not 3 weeks of missing school, then I’m okay with a couple of snow days,” said Natalie St. Clair (10, YPAS.)

However, when the snow days add up, the school year extends. The last day of school is scheduled to be on May 30th, however, JCPS has nine days planned in case of school closings due to weather. If there is more than these nine days, the school year will be extended.

Last year the school year was scheduled to end May 30, but due to snow days the last day wasn’t until June 2nd. The predictions for the 2012 winter state having a combination of snow and low temperatures, could lead to ice on the road ways. As winter progresses, the forecasters predictions will play out. Although a white winter is pretty for some, students don’t want to be in school until mid-June.

Here are some of the dates, and the predicted weather for that day. This way if you want to follow and see if they are accurate.

dec23 three inches of snow

jan4coldest day of the year

jan 12sleet and hazardous driving

jan25three inches of snow

march26 one inch of snow

When students get the day off they should make use of it. On a snowy day there are still many things to do in the city of Louisville, whether it be inside or out. So if JCPS is closed due to the weather, take advantage of a day at home. Here are some activities that may interest you.

1. Sledding at various parks in Louisville, or maybe even in your own backyard.

2. Reading by a fire.3. Hanging with friends drinking hot chocolate. 4. Catching up on some sleep.5. Going to the movies.6. Getting ahead on homework assignments. 7. Christmas shopping.8. Watching television and eating popcorn, or your favorite snack. 9. Baking some treats.10. Cleaning or putting up decorations.

Winter weather is coming earlier than expected.

april4last snow!

weather predictions forWORDS BY TAYLOR BROWNING | ART BY CELIA SANDLER, TIAN CHAN, AND VICKIE TANG | DESIGN BY ALEXX COOPER AND VIRGINIA JOHNSON

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Kwanzaa was created in 1966 during the Black Power movement as the first specifically African American holiday. Kwanzaa is celebrated from December 26th to January 1st. The focus of the celebration centers around the traditional African family and life values, using different meanings for each candle.

Jerry Smith (11, HSU) “We do the Kinera tradition, which is a candle holder with 7 candle places, where you put each one. The candles are red, green, and black. I get together with my family. My grandparents share stories and lessons with us, about the past and Kwanzaa.”

During Kwanzaa they were taught lessons about things such as unity, self-determination, family, and purpose. “We pass a basket of fruit around, it’s all really about harvested fruits and sharing that kind of thing with your family. It’s not really about giving gifts, it’s more of a family and togetherness kind of holiday.”

manual’s diverse holidaysSTUDENT CELEBRATIONS: eid ul-fitr

With different cultures and many diverse backgrounds at Manual, it’s hard to pinpoint who celebrates what. Manual students focus on and share their holidays and celebrations with the rest of the student body.

kwanzaa

saturnalia hanukkahThough the Roman Empire may be gone, their celebrations are

remembered by those who celebrate the Roman culture. During winter, Romans celebrated Saturnalia, which honored Saturn. Saturn was the father of major Greek and Roman Gods, with the most notable being Jupiter. Saturnalia grew from a day-long to a week-long celebration, lasting from Dec. 17 to Dec. 23. Lead by a Saturnalicius princeps who served as the master of the ceremonial rites, sacrifices were made to the Gods, colorful “dinner clothes” were worn instead of the infamous toga, dice games were played with walnuts, and presents were made and given among friends. Io, Saturnalia!

Danna Lyvers (Latin): “Latin students always enjoy it and they get to see what the Romans did this time of year. While we can’t do things exactly the way the Romans did, we usually have a sheet cake, and one half of the cake is for the gentlemen, and the other half is for the ladies, and we see who got a piece of walnut in their cake. We also just do little activities that allows students learn more about Saturnalia during Roman times.”

Hanukkah (also known as the Festival of Lights) is a Jewish holiday that begins on December 20, 2011, and ends at sunset on December 28, 2011 (This date varies every year). Participants celebrate by lighting candles each night, singing songs, eating foods fried in oil, and playing the dreidel game (which is similar to a spinning top) and share chocolate coins.

Natalie Zolotarev (12, HSU): “On Hanukkah, my family makes potato latkes and we have a big dinner. We take out our Hanukiah (a menorah that is specifically used for Hanukkah) and light a candle every night. It is also common for us to give each other a present a day for seven days. While the adults eat and talk, the children play the dreidel game and have a great time. This is a great holiday because it brings my family together and we can play games, laugh, sing, pray, eat, and celebrate together.”

Eid ul-Fitr (also known as Eid al-Fitr, Id-ul-Fitr, and Id al-Fitr) is a holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. On this holiday, Muslims congregate to cel-ebrate, eat, and pray, being that Eidis an Arabic word meaning, “festivity.”

Abida Halilovic (10, MST) “We go around at 6 or 7 am and go to this place and pray, and if the holiday is celebrated during school, it’s an excused absence so that’s really cool. The kids get money and candy during the holiday, and it’s celebrated twice a year. One time during August, and then in November and December. We usually eat Bosnian food, which is the best! Examples of Bosnian would be foods like “Burek”,which is some-thing similar to a meat pie.” seniors, please

TOP 10 holiday songs6. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas7. White Christmas8. The Christmas Song9. Carol of the Bells10. Dreidel Dreidel

After a survey of over 500 manual students, these are the top songs in descending order.

WORDS BY MEREDITH BELL AND TAYLOR BROWNING | ART BY TIAN CHAN

1. Jingle Bell Rock

3. Baby It’s Cold Outside4. Santa Baby5. Winter Wonderland

2. All I want for Christmas

SENIORITISovercome

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Even though Seniors suffering from Senioritis are dropping like ies this time of the year, we need them to pull it together and finish the year out strong.

Every year around this time, Senioritis is diagnosed, and deemed potential-ly contagious for every 12th grader at Manual. While it’s not deadly, it can pose a drastic affect on Seniors’ grades, attitudes, and behaviors.

It’s almost halfway through the school year, and the majority of Seniors have turned in their college applications. Some are already receiving their acceptance letters. Most Seniors are comfortably adapting to this who cares attitude, the “I’m already accepted into college,” attitude. “As seniors, we have seniority over every other grade in the school. We’ve been through everything that they’re currently going through, so it’s our turn to relax,” said Jackie Ha (12, MST).

Can we blame them? Not really. Senioritis is a privilege every student gets to experience when their time comes, and we can’t deny that we all have our moments of pure relaxation when we should be experiencing pure stress. Even though this Senioritis attitude is expected, it definitely isn’t encouraged. Journal-ism and Broadcast teacher Jamie Miller explains that he understands completely why seniors experience Senioritis, “they’re mentally done with school and they’re asking themselves, why am I still here? But at the same time, if someone has Senioritis and doesn’t do their work, I’ll just fail them.” Teachers can be under-standing, but they also can only take so much. By trying your hardest - even if you feel over this chapter in your life - you’re making it easier on your teachers, and in the long-run, making it easier on yourself. “I think students shouldn’t view education as a means to an end, as long as the education is meaningful they should view it as a means to itself,” Miller concludes.

If you are one of those seniors who have fallen weak to this sickness, take a second to clear you mind, and then focus on getting back on track. Even though almost everything you’ve done your high school years has already been accounted for, that doesn’t mean you should give up during the home stretch! You’ve only got a few more months left to enjoy being a Manual student, so make sure to perform like one.

Keep in mind that as a Senior, you’re representing the whole school, and set-ting an (ideally positive) example for all of the Underclassmen. If Freshmen and Sophomores see the Seniors walking around sluggishly and sleeping in classes, they may feel inclined to do the same. Some colleges do expect an end-year transcript, and if they see that you’re failing a class, they can take away scholar-ship money or, in some cases, expel you from the college altogether.

Seniors, we all feel for you. We realize you’re going through some of your last moments at duPont Manual, establishing your last memories and trying to get ready for college - but don’t give up on us! Overcome this sickness and finish the year out strong.

WORDS BY TIAN CHAN | ART BY CELIA SANDLER | DESIGN BYEVELYNN WYATT

seniors, please

“Urban Dictionary Definition - Senioritis: noun. A crippling disease that strikes high school seniors. Symptoms include: laziness, an over-excessive wearing of track pants, old athletic shirts, sweatpants, athletic shorts, and sweatshirts. Also features a lack of studying, repeated absences, and a generally dismissive attitude. The only known cure is a phenomenon known as Graduation.”

6. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas7. White Christmas

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WORDS BY MEREDITH BELL | PHOTO BY TAYLOR SWANSON | DESIGN BY VIRGINIA JOHNSON

A new season means new chances for beating rivals and winning state tournaments. DuPont Manual’s swim

season has just begun, with both returning and new swimmers holding high expectations for this year’s team.

For the girls’ swim team, beating Sacred Heart Academy, their biggest rival, is close to the top of their goal list.

“I really want to see our girls beat SHA,” said Brian Habacivch (11, HSU).

Ellie Grimes (11, HSU), a member of the girls’ swim team, is looking forward to getting that much closer to beating our rival.

But beating SHA isn’t the only goal; both teams are striving to go all the way and take state.

“This year we actually have a shot at winning the girls’ state championship

and the boys’ and girls’ combined championship,” said Grimes.

Both the boys’ and girls’ swim teams win every year, but its only every once in a while that the girls win state.

“It’s a big deal to us,” said Grimes.Kimberly Zehnder (9, HSU) is going into

the school season with not only high hopes for the team, but also for herself.

“This season I am really looking forward to making it to regionals in the backstroke and freestyle events and drop time while I am there,” said Zehnder.

In order for the swim team to achieve these goals, hard work has to be done first. Many of the members on the swim team don’t swim only during their school season, but also year-round, just like Peyton Greenberg (9, HSU) who swims for Lakeside. Habacivch only practices with

Lakeside year-round and swims high school meets with Manual. After the high school season Habacivch still trains with all his other teammates on lakeside.

Habacivch and Greenberg are not the only people who swim year round but Zehnder does also. After the school season, Zehnder continues swim training and competition for the Lakeside swim team. “I also hope to make some time to squeeze in a couple singing lessons and indoor field hockey practices,” said Zehnder.

Many of the swimmers are expecting this season to be a good one. Striving to get that one title that all teams out there are hoping to win, which is state, while working diligently along the way. The swimming team may have come a long way since their original roots, but they still hope to go even further.

The long tradition of the Male vs. Manual rivalry doesn’t only live in football and basketball, but also in swimming. The Male vs. Manual swim meet is on the same night as both Manual and Male’s senior night.

“I think that our senior night vs. Male is a great thing because we get to crush Male in yet another sports event and it pumps up our seniors,” said Brian Habacivch (11, HSU).

Even though some are looking forward to it, others have pro and con ideas about it. “They really don’t have that many swimmers which is good for us, but it doesn’t prepare us for upcoming meets,” Ellie Grimes (11, HSU). With Manual having almost twice the number of swimmers over Male, beating Male has never been a struggle.

Kimberly Zehnder (9, HSU) is excited about the event. “Senior night being the same night as the Male vs. Manual swim meet is going to be so much fun, not only will we be pumped to beat male, but we will be excited for our seniors,” said Zehnder.

iving intoa new seasonD

seniorSWAGThe Manual swim team plunges headfirst into the upcoming competitions.

[FREESTYLING TO PERFECTION] Megan Lyvers (12, CMA) perfects her freestyle technique while practicing sprinting the turns.Photo by Taylor Swanson.

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WORDS BY KALEN WINBURN | PHOTOS BY TARA STEIDEN | DESIGN BY VIRGINIA JOHNSON

The 2011-2012 duPont Manual Crimson basketball team will be primarily senior-led, with only two seniors departing from

last year. With ten seniors and three juniors on the team, the Crimsons have a lot of experience and expect to make it to state finals at Rupp Arena.

The team anticipates handling tense situations well and winning crucial games with so many experienced players returning. Miles Thompson (11, HSU) said, “We know exactly what we’re up against and how to respond to certain situations.”

They will be ready to take on comebacks and last second situations, whereas last year they couldn’t pull out a close game against Male in the district final.

The Crimson basketball team also looks to the expertise of its upperclassmen to help take them to the championship in Lexington. They are aided by the fact the team has played together for years. “Our experience also helps out a lot between us players. We all have played with each other on the varsity level so our team chemistry will work to our advantage,” Thompson said.

They also plan to make good use of that experience by controlling the offense and defense. Returning Crimsons include top scorer in Brian Repishti (12,HSU), assist leader Quintez Sutton (12, HSU), and rebound leader Andre Gray (12, HSU). Their goals are to manage the offense and put points on the scoreboard. Last year’s lack of size was

a factor for the team, with the tallest starter being 6’2”. This year, the team hopes to remedy the height issue with adding new seniors to the team which includes Braxton Crumbie (12, HSU), Grayson Zuberer (12, HSU), and Clayton Olash (12, HSU), who add to the height at center and power forward positions. With those additions in mind, they feel that they can control the tempo of the games. “We will be able to control the game speed on both offense and defense because we all have been there [in games] before,” Thompson remarked.

With all this experience and talent, the duPont Manual Crimson basketball team looks to head in the right direction towards winning a state championship.

Like the boys’ team, the Lady Crimsons are returning a great senior class as they started last year’s season as they were state finals runner up, losing to Rockcastle County. This year the girls are focusing on one game at a time and hope to make it back to the state championship.

Point guard April Wilson (12, HSU) said, “We aren’t really focused on state. We want to get back, but we really want to work hard and get better every day.”

Spirits are high for the team.“If we stay together, play

as a team and work hard, I strongly believe that we can make it back to state championship this year.” Morgan Allen (11, HSU) said.

With the experience of going to state already, the Lady Crimson basketball team plans to work hard and make it back to the State Championship and win.

the wayLEADINGUpperclassmen hope to lead the Crimson basketball team to the state championship.

[HUDDLE UP TO WIN] To get the players hyped for the game, Andy Tillman (11, HSU) dances in the middle of the huddle as the rest of the team rocks side to side. Photo by Tara Steiden

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PERSPECTIVEKEEP IT IN

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acceptance:

Starting in early October, Facebook news feeds overflowed with statuses proclaiming various acceptances to colleges like the University of

Louisville and Western Kentucky University. This was relatively early in the year, since the deadline for turning in the infamous red folders to the counselors was not until Thanksgiving break.

One Senior, Brenden McKim (HSU), received her acceptance letter from Indiana University in Bloomington on October 6. IU was one of her top choices, so she was excited to be accepted.

“I really like IU because it’s a big school,” McKim said, “which means it has a variety of both courses and people.”

McKim especially wanted to be assigned to the Collins Living-Learning Center. LLC’s are dorms that bring students together according to their shared interests. At Collins, for instance, they have an annual “Harry Potter Week”. Resi-dents are required to take a class in the building

every semester. “Collins really appealed to me because it’s ba-

sically a community of giant nerds,” McKim said. “When I went, there were students having a Nerf gun fight on the front lawn and bulletin boards about Harry Potter in the halls.”

Though she is still waiting on responses from her other schools, she’s glad that she was admit-ted to her first choice school, but she said that the scholarships are what make her more nervous.

“I can’t afford to pay for college, but I don’t qualify for financial aid, so I need to get all merit-based scholarships,” McKim said. “It makes it really stressful because, while a college may look at me and say ‘You can afford this,’ I really can’t. It’s like there’s more riding on the scholarships than on the actual admission.” There is so much riding on scholarship money that if she does not receive enough, she will have to attend another school.

The funeral music plays through the minds of much of the senior class as they sit in the library, eyes glued to the screen displaying information about college applica-tions. The tension grows as they look toward the coming semester of essays.

They dream of the day when they finally turn in their red folders and are allowed to simply sit back and wait.

But what many do not consider is the perspective of the people who receive those folders. Each one of the school’s counselors is responsible for writing letters of recommendation for over 130 students.

“We don’t do paper-cutter, one kind of letter fits all,” counselor Christy Teague said. “We try to make it personal.”

In order to make these letters personal, they ask each applicant to type up a resume and a letter to their specific counselor. The writers of the recommendations rely heavily on these because of the volume of students they are responsible for. The process can become time consuming, but as the years pass, Teague says she gets more efficient.

“Everything has to be the best it can be. So if their letter is really good and their resume is complete I can pretty much get through a recommendation in 30-45 min-utes. If they’re not, it’s an hour to an hour and a half,” Teague said.

So what drives this stressful process? According to Teague, it is purely be-cause of the students she is writing for.

“It’s a lot of work but it’s so worth it. Most of my students are always really ap-preciative of what you do for them. When you give of yourself it comes back to you ten-fold,” Teague said. “That’s why I do what I do. Yes, it gets at times difficult but you just have to keep every thing in perspective.”

Some students know where they are headed after graduation by early October.WORDS BY COLLEEN KIDD | PHOTOS BY SADIE SAYLOR | DESIGN BY EVELYNN WYATT

A view of college applications from the counselor’s chair.WORDS BY COLLEEN KIDD | PHOTOS BY SADIE SAYLOR | DESIGN BY EVELYNN WYATT

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mastering midterms

With almost a full semester behind us and winter break on the horizon, it’s not surprising when most of us forget that a rude visitor is coming with those few weeks of winter freedom: midterms. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors have all had some experience with the deadly foe that is known to darken holiday

planning, but many Freshmen have likely never dealt with midterms. Fear not, as preparing for what may seem an impossible task may not truly be as insurmountable as you think.

With midterms coming up in December, study habits matter more than ever.

WORDS BY LAURA ANDERSON | ART BY EVELYNN WYATT (CLOCK, RIBBON) KELSEY MCKIM (EARTH) ZOE SCHAVER (BRAIN) | DESIGN BY EVELYNN WYATT

While it’s important to start getting into the habits mentioned above, keep in mind that having a positive at-titude goes a long way. No, just telling yourself over and over that you’ll do well without actually studying won’t magically give you an ability to ace the test through pure self-confidence—but studying hard while being convinced you’re doomed isn’t going to help your test score either. Forget to study one night? Don’t mentally chew yourself out about it. It’s not the end of the world—buckle down the next night and remind yourself that you’re human, not an academic machine.

Some say memory is the mother of all wisdom, and they may just be right. While in the long-term sheer memori-zation sometimes won’t keep things stuck in your brain years down the road, studying via memorization tech-niques will enable you to continually reinforce the informa-tion in your head repeatedly so that you’ll know it for the time being. Flashcards and mnemonics (rhymes, acronyms, etc) come in handy whether you have a hundred vocab words to know or an anatomical diagram to label on that final.

Believe it or not, where you study matters. Trying to cram at lunch right before the test with your best friend at your el-bow and food in front of you is a big mistake. Aim for trying to get a private nook somewhere—be it at a local library, your room, etc—instead of just trying to block out the surround-ing distractions. If you can, try to study in room where you’ll be taking your test as well. According to cognitive psychol-ogy researchers Schwabe and Wolf, reviewing material in the actual room you’re tested in makes you more comfortable in your surroundings and less stressed out when test time comes around, thus heightening scores.

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HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IF:!No one cared what happened to you?!If you didn’t have a home?!If you couldn’t find your parents?!If nobody cared you existed?

Sadly, there are thousands of kids your age in Kentucky who are in those situations. There is no one to care what happens to them, if they have a place to sleep, or food to eat. Instead of caring for them, adults hurt them.

Child abuse can affect all kinds of kids, no matter where they live, how much money their families have, or who they live with. A kid can be abused by a parent, a stepparent, family member, a babysitter, teacher, coach, or a bigger kid. Child abuse doesn’t only happen in poor families or bad neighborhoods. It crosses all racial, economic, and cultural lines. Sometimes, families who seem to have it all from the outside are hiding a different story behind closed doors.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN SOMEONE’S LIFE. Report suspected abuse or neglect, be supportive of kids who may have been abused, collect in-kind items for kids who have nothing.

Because if you were in their shoes, how would you feel? To learn more go to www.sunrise.org.

To get help or report abuse in Kentucky call the Child Abuse Hot line 800.752.6200.Children’s Services

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FASHIONWINTER

As the season changes yet again, fashion changes along with it. It seems that this winter there will be new color schemes and patterns coming in as per usual. To many,

winter means dressing in layers to avoid getting a chill while still feeling in style, combining both fashion sense and com-mon sense into one.

Women’s--Women’s fashion is constantly evolving, with the “hottest thing” changing each month. One of this month’s newest looks for women is denim tops and

jackets. When acid-washed, the jacket or top may look even better with a simple colored button-up, buttoned all the way and tucked in. Along with that, wear slim or skinny-fit black denim pants with a thin belt.

To complete the look, brown oxfords are always a good choice. If you’re feeling a little adventurous, you could go out and purchase a pair of brown or grey platform heels or boots. Remember, added height is always good. Knit socks are preferred in terms of what you should pair with it, but pantyhose can do it in a snap. Another hip look could be a

long, flowing-yet-fitted ankle skirt. These types of skirts look better in darker tones. One good thing about these skirts is that they are slimming, and when belted above your hips they can elongate your legs, and make you look taller. Another simple button up, tucked into the high-waisted ankle skirt will look really good.

To keep warm with all this, you can wear a nice black cape, with a hood, or a cute little suede bomber with a nice fur collar. Wearing a light colored woven toboggan will keep you warm. Just remember that being fashionable is impor-tant, but not getting frost bitten is more important, I guess.

Men’s--In Men’s fashion, slim dark jeans rolled up are in. You can always put an edgy side to it, by getting some boots, preferably Doc Martens. In terms of a jacket,

wearing a nice red puffer vest over a flannel, tucked in, will look very sharp and suave. Another good casual look could be the same jeans and a dark thermal shirt with cool buttons. Grey boat shoes with some nice socks will look nifty. With an added cardigan, you will look nice and feel warm!

New clothes are always nice to have. It’s enjoyable to go to your local mall, shop, and get little for a a lot. But there is something

you could do to save money: thrifting. Thrifting is when you go to to thrift stores and shop for less. At a thrift store, you can find all of the things priced relatively cheaply, and you can make what outfits you can with what is offered. Get crazy and switch things up; personal and unique style is always appreciated.

where to buy?

Women’s: A cute clutch or a duffel bag backpack to carry all your things are practically necessities. When carrying a small

purse, color coordinating is very important; keep in mind pattern matching as well. A simple pair of peal-like earrings will look great with this casual outfit. You can incorporate a ring or two, but not to much, as you don’t want to look Gotti.

Men’s: Accessories are not just for women! Men can wear watches, rings, hats, glasses, and also carry “man bags” (which is basically like a backpack). By adding a nice watch with a simple leather bracelet, you will really look spiffy and casually classy.

accessories!

WORDS BY TAYLOR SWANSON | PHOTOS BY VICKIE TANG | DESIGN BY EVELYNN WYATT

Enjoying the autumn leaves in Manual’s courtyard, Eileen Guan (12, HSU) models her fall-season jacket, scarf and tights while Nikita Perumal (12, MST) shows off her knit hat.

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L O U I S V I L L E

“There may not be a King of Pop right now, but Guetta can lay reasonable claim to be its Managing Director,” said Tom Ewing, the pop music columnist at The Guardian. Ewing can back up this claim as David Guetta has made successful hits such as the Black Eyed Peas’ “I Got A Feeling”, which won two grammys, and was nominated for three more.

French superstar house DJ David Guetta’s new CD, Nothing But the Beat, is full of upbeat music, making this CD perfect for a party atmo-sphere. While Guetta has admitted to having been influenced by bands like Kings of Leon and Coldplay, he manages to make his CD stand out from the seemingly endless string of electronic style CDs that have been released in recent years.

Examples of such musical singularity are throughout the album. The song “Sweat”, featuring renowned rap artist Snoop Dogg, is a track that will have you up and dancing with the beat. Guetta’s choice to add a west coast hip-hop feel proves wise, as it helps make for a great com-bination of styles. A mixture of hip-hop, R&B, and pop flows throughout to really give each song an original sound while still being synchronized

with the rest of the album. Having big artists like Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne gave the album star power and its own twist. Guetta also col-laborated with Ludacris, Chris Brown, Usher, and Jennifer Hudson.

Though the featured artists didn’t put out mind-blowing verses, they all added their own unique and well-known sound to their tracks. “Now you can kiss your old dude goodbye... smooches,” sings Lil Wayne. Adding one of his unique but simple punchlines to the song “I Can Only Imagine”, which will leave any fan pleased.

In the second half of the CD, Guetta goes on to more instrumental tracks that show off his world renowned DJ skills that will not disappoint and will keep you dancing until the CD is over. All of the features, such as the blending of styles and Guetta’s choice of artists on this album, help the CD to excel. If you are a fan of electronic party music with a dash of rap and pop styles intermixed then this is a must-buy for you. You can go to any retail store that sells CD’s, such as f.y.e. or Best Buy. Expect to spend around $9.99.

David Guetta’s “Nothing But the Beat” proves to be nothing but successful. WORDS BY KALEN WINBURN | ART BY SADIE SAYLOR | DESIGN BY EVELYNN WYATT

TAYLOR TAKES

It was October 11, 6:30 P.M., and people were already filling the anteroom of the YUM! Center. Great flocks of cowboy-booted girls, of all ages, congested the food court and made it nearly

impossible to move in any direction. By 7 P.M., the many tiers of the YUM! Center’s theater were filled to its capacity as people took their seats in anticipation of the show.

Need to Breathe served as the opening act, and as they left the stage, a hush filled the room in anticipaton. Thick red curtains were pulled into place; the anticipation in the room was thick enough to cut through.

Finally, the curtains flew back. Chords filled the air as fog poured up from the floorboards. Taylor rose amongst the fog in a short golden dress, her face smiling up at the crowd in awe, amazement, and wonder as her adoring fans chanted her name.

At one point in her performance, Taylor said, “The times you feel strongest are when you are falling in love and when you are losing it... and those are the times you need music the most, don’tcha think?” She followed up this beautiful statement with songs ranging from happy to sad to lonely, including a David Yoakam song, “Back of Your Hand”, on acoustic guitar. Taylor

employed a variety of instruments herself: several guitars, a banjo, and a ukulele.

During several songs, Taylor acted them out as if they were plays. For one song, “Last Kiss”, glitter poured out of the top of the stage, and descended onto the crowd. The falling glit-ter was projected on three screens: two on the sides and another behind the main set. A bridge lowered into the glitter. There were eight people in all black standing across it in a line, playing violins. Taylor rose out of floor playing a white piano in a white flowing dress, and the tears of teenage girls flowed freely.

Taylor played for thousands of people, but still took time every song or two to look out at her fans and show her amaze-ment. She seemed so normal in these moments—the screens magnifying her showed her flyaway, wispy hairs and cracked lipstick. Taylor put on a show for her audience, and loved per-forming so much more than just being famous that your heart went out to her. It was a wonderful experience; pleasurable and entertaining. If all you are interested in is seeing a band sing their songs and then go home, Taylor is not a performer for you.

GROOVING with Guetta

Taylor Swift’s recent concert in Louisville proved to be a stellar performance

WORDS BY ALEXX COOPER | ART BY SADIE SAYLOR | DESIGN BY EVELYNN WYATT

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ARIESSomeone has been spending too much money. Don’t make excuses for all of your most recent purchases – it’s not Christmas time just yet. Save your money and focus on what is most important to you. Soon the benefits may be free.

TAURUSNovember is your month for pleasing people. Many people feel fortunate that you’ve been so considerate, but don’t forget to fulfill your own needs as well!

GEMINIWhile your schedule has been jam-packed with obligations, make sure to take a few deep breaths and relax. Find a median between work and play, and remember to try not to stress yourself out over the little things.

CANCERReward yourself. You’ve been extremely efficient and your efforts are greatly appreciated! Take a day to hang out with friends and eat ice cream.

LEOYour attitude has been somewhat unlike you and people are noticing. Remember to treat others how you wish to be treated, and always think positively!

VIRGOYou are about to meet someone very special, so keep your eyes open! Romance may be in the air.

LIBRARelatives are coming to visit soon, it’s time to organize the clutter so that you have a fresh and inviting environment to welcome your guests.

SCORPIOSurprise a loved one with something very special that shows how much you appreciate them. They will be delighted.

SAGITTARIUSYou and a new friend have become very close lately and the rela-tionship has been a positive one. Continue being a great friend!

CAPRICORNBranch out from the usual shops and stores you usually you go to, you might be surprised by the new people and places that you discover!

AQUARIUSYou’re in need of a loyal companion, so adopt a new pet!

PISCESTreat yourself to a day without technology, and enjoy the fresh air!

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Upon walking into the Third Avenue Cafe, you’re greeted by a huge Elvis Presley statue and an overwhelming amount of unique flair. A smiling server will be the second person to greet you, and you will

then be led to your table. Anywhere you are seated is guaranteed to be interesting, from the colorful murals of Louisville houses decorating the walls, to the antique objects randomly placed around the restau-rant. They also have a patio area in the heart of Louisville for those who like to people watch, or enjoy the fresh air.

The menu is filled with vegan and vegetarian entrees, but they also have some of the best chicken tenders I’ve ever had. They have a deli-cious, chunky tomato soup, a barbeque tofu sandwich (vegan), and a crispy fish sandwich. The entrees are moderately priced, especially for the amount of food and quality of the homemade dishes, with each meal averaging out around $10.

The environment is always warm and charming, and all of the workers emit the feeling that they love what they do. I always try to reward myself at least once a month with a savory meal from this establishment and I genuinely encourage any hearty eater to try it out, and hopefully be pleasantly surprised!

Homemade food for any vegan or meat eater.WORDS BY TIAN CHAN | PHOTO BY SADIE SAYLOR | DESIGN BY EVELYNN WYATT

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Adam Patterson ’06(left) is in residencyand Thomas Britt ’08is in medical school,both at the Universityof Louisville.