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the roarFRIDAY, November 2, 2012

The Loveland High School Student Newspaper

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By Sydney DudleyStaff Writer

Seniors ‘queens’ of goats, sheepJones, Pitman show their love for life on the farm

Photo courtesy of Mrs. Sambuchino

Read about the value of com-munity service on page 2.

Read The Roar’s political debate between Mitch Casperson (left) and Bridget Landis on pages 8-9.

Photo by Jenna Myklebust

Photo by Kayla Herrmann

Read about the Legally Blonde production on page 11.

Sparkling crowns with glistening jew-els are things most students at Loveland would commonly associate with kings and queens. However, there are two extraordi-nary students that would picture livestock along with their crowns. Izy Jones (12) and Mikayla Pitman (12) appear to be two ordinary students roaming the halls of the high school, but they each have a distinct title dealing with goats or sheep. Izy is the goat representa-tive of the Clermont County Fair, a.k.a. the “Goat Queen,” and Mikayla is Ohio’s Lamb and Wool Queen. Izy is currently raising 30 Toggenburg

Goats at her family’s farm in Batavia. Toggenburgs are Swiss dairy goats, but the Joneses don’t use the milk for what one might think. The Joneses sell goat milk soap. They make it with all-natural ingredients, and the soap comes in different scents. Their soap can even be found online at pinelanesoaps.com, as well as at local farmers’ markets. Izy and her brother, Teddy Jones (9), also show their goats at the Clermont County Fair. A lot of preparation goes into getting these goats ready for their big de-but. Izy and Teddy feed each goat half a bucket of goat food a day, and the two must also shave and clip the goats for the Fair. Luckily, all Izy’s hard work and dedica-tion have paid off with her appointment of

goat queen. “I was excited when I got it be-cause I knew I would be a good representative and make my county proud,” she said. In addition to her own success, one of Izy’s dairy goats, Rose-mary, was named grand cham-pion dairy goat senior doe this past year. Mikayla raises sheep, and in 2010, one of her sheep was the reserve grand champion at the Ohio State Fair. Mikayla raises two to four market sheep a year. Mikayla’s dedication to her sheep helped her snag the title of Ohio Lamb and Wool Queen at the Ohio State fair. This was no Photo courtesy of Becky Jones

Izy Jones shows off a favorite goat.

Vying for valedictorianBy Mallory Jackson

Staff Writer

Photo courtesy of Ohio Sheep Improvement Association

The excitement is buzzing in the air amidst a sea of black, the orange tassel is dangling over the right edge of your vision, and you are edging for that long-awaited moment when that tassel can be turned and render you an official high school graduate. The only thing between you and that blessed moment is one more speech, as the valedictorian mounts the stage to ad-dress the class. Three Loveland seniors are striv-ing for the distinction of valedictorian as their high school careers are draw-ing to a close. Holding the No. 1 spot is Allen Osgood, with a grade point average of 4.56. Mahbod Pourriahi next with a 4.53, and just behind them is Natalie Dall’s 4.50. To attain grades like theirs, these LHS scholars each have their own methods. Allen and Mahbod concur that time management and focus are absolutely necessary. Natalie elaborated, saying she will “usually end up working 7-8 hours on homework each night.”

The Roar again claims journalism’s top honor For a second consecutive year, The Roar has received scholastic journalism’s high-est honor, the George H. Gallup Award. The Gallup Award is the top honor in the International Awards for School News Me-dia, sponsored by the Quill & Scroll Hon-orary Society for High School Journalists. The award is given only to those publica-tions the society says “have achieved and sustained excellence.” The award covers work done during the 2011-12 school year. Quill and Scroll’s list of 2012 winners isn’t yet complete, but for reference, just 23 publications in the nation received the Gallup Award last year, including The Roar.

Photo by Mallory JacksonFrom left, Natalie Dall, Mahbod Pourriahi, and Allen Osgood share a unique kind of camaraderie as competitors in the race for valedictorian.

Effective study habits are a must, as each student is taking no less than four AP classes this school year. Plus, they partici-

Mikayla Pitman is Ohio’s Lamb and Wool Queen.

easy feat. She had to do an interview and answer questions onstage about the sheep industry. Now, her job is to promote the in-dustry. Mikayla said, “It was really exciting and I wasn’t expecting it at all because I was the youngest one and it was my first year trying for it.” These students may not fit the stereo-typical visions of a king or queen, but their accomplishments in the sheep and goat in-dustries are the stuff of royalty.

Osgood, Pourriahi, Dall engage in friendly competition

pate in an array of extracurricular activities

(See VALEDICTORIAN, page 6)

Editorials2FRIDAY, November 2, 2012 Page Editor: Laura Doppler

Matt Becker

The Roar is the official student newspaper of Loveland High School. The Roar is produced by students in Journalism. Editorials reflect the staff’s opinion but do not reflect the opinions of LHS administration or Loveland City Schools. The Roar is published monthly. For information regarding adver-tising in The Roar, call 697-3749. As an open forum for students, letters to the editor are welcome, but are subject to be edited for length, libel, and clarity. Letters to the editor may be dropped off in room 109.

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The RoarLoveland High School1 Tiger TrailLoveland, Ohio 45140513-697-3749theroar@lovelandschools.org

Editors-in-ChiefBridget LandisJenna MyklebustAdvertising ManagerBrad FaustBusiness ManagerMackenzie JohnsonSection EditorsRyan Moss, EntertainmentCarla Weismantel, Light NewsDanny McManus, SportsMatt Becker, NewsStaff WritersAndrew BesseyMitch CaspersonMegan DayLaura DopplerSydney DudleySarah GoldenbergRachel GriswoldKayla HerrmannMallory JacksonAnne LehmannDarby MoloneyRicky MulveyAnna NiemeyerErin PogueErin RichmondMaddie Whitaker

Awards * George H. Gallup Award (top prize), 2011 and 2012 Awards for School News Media (Quill & Scroll International Honorary Society) * International First Place Award, 2010 Awards for School News Media (Quill & Scroll Honorary Society) * Second Place (Overall Publications), 2011 and 2012 Ohio Scholastic Media Awards * 17 more individual awards, 2012 Ohio Scholastic Media Awards * Second Place (Headline Writing), Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s 2011 Gold Circle Awards * 12 more individual awards, 2011 Ohio Scholastic Media Awards

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It has become the new pastime of kids all throughout LHS. Whenever there’s a free moment, many students, including myself, find them-selves scrolling through their Twit-ter feed. As we scroll

along, we realize there are a few protocols that should be followed when tweeting. In order to retain your list of followers and keep the Internet peace, be sure to abide by these bits of Twitter etiquette. First and foremost, get a room. The most annoying thing that can be found on a news feed is an overly emotional display of affection between a couple. There’s no problem with a subtle mention of your re-

lationship every once in a while. However, if you find yourself tweeting as if every day were Valentine’s Day, expect people to hit the unfollow button. Next, get a reality check. As disap-pointing as it may seem, you have a better chance of swimming on the roof of LHS than winning that iPhone 5 you long for. Do all your followers a favor and quit retweeting those easy-to-fall-for marketing ploys. It’s beyond unrealistic for you to be-lieve that out of all the millions of people on Twitter, you’ll be the one lucky winner. Thirdly, get a grip. If you think that your back-and-forth chat with someone may not clog up a newsfeed, you are very wrong, my friend. There’s nothing more obnoxious than having to scroll through an entire conversation of inside jokes that only two people understand. Instead, pick up the phone and give that person a call or

text and learn some technological manners. Lastly, get a hold of yourself. While most people would agree that there are few things in life funnier than a good Twitter fight, you don’t want to be #THATguy or #THATgirl. When you find yourself bick-ering with that person you indirectly tweet-ed about, solve the issue some other way. The fact that you feel the need to handle the situation over the Internet will only cause people to laugh at you, not with you. Additionally, keep political tweets to a minimum. It’s fine to express your opinion periodically, but don’t make it seem like you’re the one who’s running for president. Keep these thoughts in mind before your next tweet. These rules will prevent you from becoming the laughing stock of Loveland and taking a one way road to em-barrassment.

Learn Twitter etiquette, please followers

What comes to mind when one hears “community service?” Picking up trash along the highway? Painting over graffiti? Well, community service is so much more than that. It is a way people can make a

difference in the world. Community service is an opportunity, not a requirement. It allows students to ex-perience things in life that aren’t found in a classroom. It only takes one small effort to make a huge impact. Living in Loveland is a privilege that is taken for granted. What students need is to realize that the world isn’t like Loveland. For example, many people go to sleep hun-gry and have no job, or no place to live. Some students think, “So what? At one point, they had the same opportunities as me to be successful; they just threw it away. They can always get a job at McDonald’s or some other fast food restaurant”. How-ever, that is far from the truth. Homeless-ness is not a choice, and going hungry is not something people want. Unfortunately, bad things happen to in-nocent people, which is why community service is so important to the future of this

country. We all need to learn how to reach out into the darkness to pull someone’s hand into the light. A couple weeks ago the seniors complet-ed their service day. At first some weren’t sure what to expect. Afterward, many came back with a dif-ferent perspective. Jessie Szabo (12) said that she really enjoyed going down to Cin-

Megan Day

Community service works

cinnati parks. Another senior, Kyle Mi-chelfelder, said, “I’m now more inspired to help out and to be a part of something bigger.” For those who haven’t completed ser-vice hours, think about the potential bene-fit. Service is rewarding. By taking a small amount of time to help out, one can make a difference in someone’s life.

Photo courtesy of Katie Swaine

Seniors Aaron Connor (left) and Barrett Dannemiller work hard at Green Acres.

Now that No-vember has started, razors will be tak-ing some time off, but why? Just be-cause it is Novem-ber doesn’t mean it’s time to look like you just rolled out of bed and you could not care less

about your appearance. Guys should not participate in “No Shave November,” and girls especially should not participate. Many high school guys can’t grow a full beard. Patchy beards are not attractive and usually end up looking a little raunchy. “My mom disapproves when I have a

Bridget Landis

Say no to ‘No Shave November’

Photo by Bridget Landis

Michael Huber shows off his shave.

beard and it gets itchy,” says senior An-drew Bessey. He will not be participating in No Shave November, and rightfully so. Who wants an itchy beard? And guys, most girls do not like beards. A little tasteful scruff is okay, but a whole month without shaving can get out of hand. Allie Muller (12) said, “I don’t like when guys have beards because it is gross when food gets stuck in them.” So fellas: This November, please shave. And ladies, everyone appreciates smooth legs, so don’t neglect them this November. It is not cute to throw on a pair of shorts with your hairy legs exposed. Please shave your legs for the sake of everyone around you. Keep it classy this November and shave.

Many seniors found service projects rewarding last month

Editorials 3FRIDAY, November 2, 2012 Page Editor: Ricky Mulvey

CONTRATwo staffers debate which is better: school or club sports

Ask Mitch: No question too crazy for ‘Crazy Legs’

This is Mitch Casperson, a.k.a. Crazy Legs, a.k.a. @lilmitchy26. No matter what name you know me by, you have all seen me in the hallway strutting my silly stuff. Whether you want to know how to survive high school or to make a joke, I want to help. Tweet your burning questions to @lilmitchy26. @THEsallyD (Sally Denoma, 11) - My BF’s bday is soon, but he won’t/can’t tell me what he wants because he’s a card-board cutout of Gerald from Hey Arnold! Help! My only help for you, Sally, is to use what you know about your boyfriend to help you make a decision on what to buy him. It sounds like your relationship is get-ting serious, so I would suggest some type of fragrance or article of clothing. Also, food is good. All guys love food. @MahbodP (Mahbod Pourriahi, 12) - How can someone achieve such a high “chill:pull” ratio as yours? As you probably guessed, nobody is born with the lady-killing skills I possess. But honestly, let’s not forget the “chill” side of the equation. Don’t get me wrong; I’m always down to go and pick up some nice young women, but I also love just kickin’ back and chillin’ with my bros.

@TweetMeBroseph (Sam Hoffman, 12) - I think that I AM Chad Kroeger. His lyrics, so riveting. His voice, so powerful. Is there a way for me to cease my obses-sion? Very passionate question, Sam. There is so much to say about a great band like The Back. However, I have not found any way to cease my obsession for their riveting lyrics and that voice. I just think there is a little bit of Chad Kroeger in all of us. We all can make our dream of being a rock-star, driving 15 cars, and living in hill top houses a reality. @Marty_McFly182 (Marty Robbins, 11) - What’s the best pickup line you’ve used that was successful? I believe it was the Dos Equis “ The Most Interesting Man in the World” who once said, “There is a time and place for them. The time is never.” Aside from a killer beard, this view might be the thing we most have in common. @barrettdann (Barrett Dannemiller, 12) - Hey Mitch, should I go Greek in col-lege or not? Being fratty isn’t for everyone, Barrett. However, I find nothing wrong with find-ing a group of bros (or gals) that can help you navigate your way through college. Although there are some fraternities that just aren’t fratty enough for me, I’m posi-tive you can find one that’s right for you. @AllieStewartt (Allie Stewart, 12) – Do you have any tips to stay focused in school? I’m not the brightest! Allie, not to worry; I’ve got some great tips for paying attention in class. No. 1, make the class as fun as possible then you will have no choice but to pay attention. I suggest making inside jokes to one of your friends about something the teacher has said. Quoting something that every-one knows such as Spongebob or Drake & Josh can be very entertaining.

As much as I love rep-r e s e n t i n g my school and playing alongside my friends and c lassmates , nothing can compare to playing on a club sports team.

Club presents more op-portunity for the partici-pants to grow and develop as players and people. Playing on a club team is a great experience, espe-cially if the player is seri-ous about that sport. Club teams provide better competition. Instead of being restricted to players who live in the school district, a club team can include players from a wide area. Tryouts ensure tougher competition to make the team, as well as tough opponents on other club teams.

Club sports allow players to meet peo-ple from different schools. On high school teams, your teammates are also your class-mates, who you see on a daily basis. Club sports help you build relationships with people you would not ordinarily meet, and one of these people may become a good friend for life. It’s true you may not have the experi-ence of playing under the lights on your club team, but out-of-town tournaments in beautiful Baltimore or sunny San Diego make up for that. I’d rather take a vaca-

tion out of town in Chicago or wherever my team takes me, than spend my time at the turf. In terms of vis-ibility, it is easier for players to be seen

on club teams than it is playing for high school teams. Club sports help athletes get recruited and get scholarship offers. High school sports present a relaxing break from the competitive club season, but in the end we are all eager to return to our club teams.

Rookie QBsFive rookie quar-terbacks have stepped up as starters for their respective NFL teams. Ryan

Tannehill (Miami), Brandon Weeden (Cleveland), Russell Wilson (Seattle), Robert Griffin III (Washington), and Andrew Luck (Indianapolis) combined to break a record for most starting rook-ie quarterbacks on Opening Week.

InstagramTeens love the new application that al-lows individuals to change the features and look of their photos. Look on any-one’s Twitter feed and you are bound to find people’s links to their newest up-loaded Instagram pictures.

Local college teamsThe Bearcats (6-2), Buckeyes (9-0), and Bobcats (7-1) are all having good years. UC and OU are already bowl eligible, and are both hopefuls to win their re-spective conferences.

YOLOLike all lives, this one, too, died. The saying that was adored and, quite frankly, overused last year is now

received with head shakes and sighs. Don’t be the kid to yell this before doing something crazy, because you’re only living in the past.

The BowThe gesture that took the place of the high five has quickly left the building. Bobby Oberholzer (10), the creator of The Bow, even acknowledges that his invention is dying. The Bow is “bowing out.”

Cincinnati professional teamsThe Reds made a heart-wrenching de-parture from the baseball playoffs, los-ing to the San Francisco Giants in the first round after going up in the series two games to none. The Bengals (3-4), have lost three in a row after a promising start to the season.

It’s a T h u r s d a y night. The soccer team is counter-at-tacking, and the game is tied. The ball is centered and the shot is taken. The crowd roars.

The high school sports scene brings such a combination of school spirit and energy. In high school sports, the rival-ries are much more ex-citing than those in club sports. The competition with Milford here is much greater than any club sporting rivalry. No matter the sport, if Loveland students hear that LHS is playing Milford, the game will bring a crowd. Another great aspect of high school sports is the prestige of representing where one lives. There is something about wear-

ing the black and orange that brings out the best performance and heart in Loveland athletes. The fact that the talent level for a high school team might not be as good as the talent level on a club team is completely irrelevant to judging which experience is better. The inability to choose which play-ers come through the program makes the teams relatively evenly matched through-out high school sports, as opposed to a club that gets to choose which players they want

on their team. Ultimately, school sports are more personal than club sports. Incorporat-ing one’s entire com-munity into a sports team is much more

fulfilling than playing for a team that rep-resents a club. If one goes to their 20-year high school reunion to reminisce on old times from their high school sports seasons, there will, undoubtedly, be some great stories shared. This is one thing that club teams will never have.

ClubSchool

Sydney Dudley Mitch Casperson

Tweets of the month Want your tweet printed in The Roar? Tweet @lovelandroar about school, sports, or something fun; we’ll print our favorites. Be witty, enthusiastic, and good-natured, and follow us at twitter.com/lovelandroar. Here are some favorites from recent weeks: “If we’re voting for president based on who killed Osama bin Laden, I’m voting for a Navy SEAL.” – BossmanPerry (Zach Perry), Oct. 20 “My life isn’t the same without the @lovelandroar. How are you, old friend?” – Thomas_McCarty (Thomas McCarty), Oct. 21 “Hats off to our football team this year, amazing group of men who have worked so hard for the past 10 weeks #BeatMilford” – CoachZilchLHS (Coach Zilch), Oct. 21 “Boys golf won the ECC! #gotigers #anotherdynasty” – AllenOsgood (Allen Os-good), Oct. 21 “EVERYONE COME SEE LEGALLY BLONDE!!!!!!!!! #sogood – cdtigers143 (Caitlin Dombroski), Oct. 22

Mitch Casperson gives the camera his best duck face.

Photo by Mitch Casperson

Sports4FRIDAY, November 2, 2012 Page Editor: Anna Niemeyer

By Mackenzie JonhsonStaff Writer

New weight room to benefit LHS athletes By now, you’d have to be living under a rock if you haven’t heard about the new fitness center that is on its way to LHS. But what’s all the hubbub about, anyway? Be-cause of some key improvements, this fit-ness center could take Loveland athletics to the next level. Space is the main highlight of the new weight room. It will be three times the size of the current one, covering about 6,500 square feet. This tremendous increase in size is necessary because of Loveland’s tremendous growth in athletes, specifical-ly female athletes. The new fitness center will be able to safely accommodate all of Loveland’s teams, both in their respective competitive seasons and in each team’s offseason. Another highlight is the new floor, in-cluding the track lanes. “The floor is for-giving, which is good for hard lifts and easy on the joints,” football coach Mr. Marlatt says. This new floor is similar to that of a track, and has a 10-year warranty. Three 40-yard track lanes are also a new feature. These lanes can safely occupy 20 athletes as they stretch, do plyometrics, or practice

sprints. As of right now, more than 750 stu-dents participate in athletics. This means that more than half of the entire student population will be using the fitness cen-ter. The current weight room allows only 40 athletes to safely workout at one time. Unfortunately, because of the amount of student athletes and the lack of appropriate

space, strength coach Mr. Conatster says he “has sometimes had over 80 people lift-ing at one time in our current space.” By contrast, the new fitness center will allow about 110 athletes to safely lift at one time. What does this mean for athletic teams? Well, for starters, the entire football team plus another entire team will be able to work out at the same time. This will be a

huge change, because right now only half the football team can lift at one time. Be-cause of the extra space, workout time will be more efficient, meaning more teams will have time to lift more often. Coach Marlatt sums up the impact by saying, “Lifting is an essential part of foot-ball because it is a power sport, and we lift between 5-6 hours a week in the offseason. This fitness center will take us to a whole new level.” Funding for this project is split into two phases. Phase one is well underway; the construction of the actual building. This phase is approximately $600,000. Phase two consists of raising money and purchas-ing new equipment to fill the large space. Included in this purchase will be 10 new double-sided power racks and new dumb-bells ranging in weights from 5 to 100 pounds. The current weight room equip-ment will be kept and added to the new fitness center, and some pieces may be donated/sold to an organization in need of them. The estimated cost of this phase is $200,000. The funds for both phases of the new fitness center are coming from the Athletic Boosters and from Athletic Department proceeds.

By Maddie WhitakerStaff Writer

Tigers claim 3 ECC titles this fallBy Jenna Myklebust

Editor-in-Chief

This fall was a season full of victories, upsets, and three Eastern Cincinnati Con-ference championships for Loveland. Let’s take a look at how this fall’s sports teams faired in their first year in the ECC. Football: The football team went 3-3 in the ECC and 6-4 overall. This year’s team started strong but struggled against a tough schedule. According to senior Jon Vincent, “There aren’t standouts this year. Everyone’s good and everyone gets their own job done.” Despite a number of injuries, Loveland had some great perfor-mances. The defense shut out five teams, allowing just 13 points per game, while the offense worked the running game. Some stat leaders were senior quarterback Ryne Terry (fourth in the ECC for passing yards with 628), junior Charlie Lawler (second in sacks with 7.5), senior Graham Peters (seconf in rushing yards with 1235), senior Anthony Johnson (fourth in interceptions with three), and senior Tanner Hawk (fourth in receiving yards with 369). Volleyball: The Tigers were the first-ever ECC champions, with a record of 9-3 and an overall record of 18-6. According to Towson-bound hitter, Lindsay Flaherty (12), “Winning the ECC was icing on top of the cake. It was the perfect end to a great season. I’m so proud of the whole team.” Some standouts include Lindsay, Sidney

Thomas (11), Maddie Whitaker (12), Sarah Marlatt (10), Kayla Senters (12) and Lauren Blumberg (12). Boys soccer: The boys soccer team fin-ished second in the ECC with a conference record of 5-1. This year’s team was full of talent and athleticism and had high hopes going into the season. Finishing fourth in the city, the boys were content with this year’s season. They hoped to win the ECC, but fell just short with a controver-sial, heartbreaking 2-1 loss against Walnut Hills. The stars of the field were seniors Jonny Williams (the No. 1 scorer in the ECC, with 21 goals), Karl Mattes, Kyle Mattes, Marty Bixler, and Nick Ranieri. Girls soccer: The tigers had an out-standing tournament run, finishing as the second Loveland team to ever make it to the district finals. The team finished its sea-son 11-8 overall (3-3 in the conference), tied for second place in the ECC. Love-land got off to a poor start, with a record of 2-5. However, the team rallied, winning seven of its last nine regular-season games. “What really turned our season around was the way we came together and learned to play as a team. We play for each other and focus on positivity and keeping our heads up,” said sophomore Corynne Swift. Fu-ture Buckeye Sydney Dudley (11) led the team with 11 goals, and the defense pro-vided eight shutouts.

Boys golf: The team made Loveland proud this year, winning the ECC with a perfect record of 6-0 and an overall record of 12-1. Some of Loveland’s big wins were against Turpin, and Anderson. Standouts this year were Isaac Vock (10), with the lowest aver-age of the ECC (37.8 per nine holes); Brian Bullock (11); and Reid Waddell (11). Girls tennis: This team was another ECC winner, with a record of 6-0 in the league and 14-3 overall. Devin Lally (10) made an impact, going 5-1 in the conference at first singles. Some other impactful play-ers include Mikayla Pit-man (12), Katie Hoderlein (12), and Sarah Hoderlein (10). Some other notable ath-letes this fall were Olivia Lee (11) in girls golf, Ryan Schroer (12) in boys cross country, and Mackenzie Johnson (11) in girls cross country.

Dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge. Those five words sum up the fantastic event hosted by yours truly, The Roar. That’s right, the annual dodgeball tournament is back and better than ever. Start practicing the five D’s, because it’s all going down on Dec. 1. The dodging will begin at 7 p.m. and will go strong until a winner is crowned. If you want a shot at being the dodgeball

champ this year, gather your team of eight players and sign up. Every team has to have at least two girls, and every player must be an LHS student. The tourney is a fund-raiser for The Roar. It helps defray the cost of printing newspapers. Ben Grethel (12), a member of last year’s winning team, Recession Proof, says, “We are assembling Recession Proof to destroy

Dodgeball tournament returns Dec. 1, signups start soonthe competition as seniors. We will return in full strength with no bad injuries.” The rest of the members, Matt Becker (12), Katie Swaine (12), Allie Suder (12), Paul Newbold (12), Luke Walker (12), Tanner Hawk (12), and Austin Jarvis (12) agree that they will remain the champions. The cost is $40 per team, which is just $5 per person for those who field a full team. It’s $2 at the door for those who just want

to witness the annihilation or humiliation. Lauren Blumberg (12) says, “Watching the tournament is so exciting and exhilarating.” Each member of the winning team gets a voucher for a free burrito at Chipotle. The entry deadline, which consists of turning in money and a signed waiver for each player to Mr. Schmidt in room 109, is Nov. 26. The waivers and entry forms will be distributed at lunches this month.

The new weight room is expected to be completed by semester’s end.

The girls volleyball team celebrates with the ECC trophy after its victory over Kings in the season finale secured the title.

Photo by Megan Day

Photo by Jenna Myklebust

Sports 5FRIDAY, November 2, 2012 Page Editor: Mitch Casperson

By Mackenzie JohnsonStaff Writer

Whether folks know him as a biology teacher, a football coach, or the crazy guy in the weight room, or have simply seen him running around Loveland sporting his weighted vest, Mr. Conatser makes an im-pact on many people. For those who still do not know, Mr. Conatser is a science teacher, defensive line coach, and Loveland’s only certified strength coach. What does this mean? It means he is a very busy guy. Between coaching, teaching, and spending time with his family, Mr. Conatser juggles a lot. Don’t underestimate the responsibili-ties of a strength coach. He is responsible for creating every workout for every team, every time it lifts. The football team alone lifts at least three times a week year-round and, according to Mr. Conatser, has never done the exact same workout twice. Along with creating workouts and schedules for the athletic teams, he also has a strict workout plan of his own. Mr. Conatser plans his workout schedule, set-ting new goals for each six-week period. It is safe to say this strength coach has more than just protein piled on his plate. Want to be Mr. Conatser for a day? Check out this rundown of his average day, and see if you’d survive. 4:30 a.m.: Gets up. 5:00-6:00 a.m.: Strength/endurance/cardio workout (example: running with a weighted vest, sandbags, TRX, etc.) 6:30 a.m.: Breakfast: protein shake and Gatorade “concoction” (mix). 7:15 a.m.: Arrives at school. 7:25-8:55 a.m.: Prep bell–grades papers. 9:00-2:25 p.m.: Teaches class. 2:25-6 p.m.: Football Practice (depend-ing on the day, it may include lifting, prac-ticing, and watching film). 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Evening workout Mon-day, Friday and Saturday (during football season). 7:30 p.m.: Does schoolwork with his

Each day is heavy lifting in classroom, weight room

Every season brings new hope, new aspirations, and that feel-ing in one’s stomach that tells him or her, “This could be the year!” Yet most seasons, the Bengals find a way to find those feelings, mash them with a ham-mer, and throw them away somewhere that can’t be found until next season. This season is no different. The Bengals are 3-4, and still have difficult opponents to play. The Ben-gals and coach Marvin Lewis had high hopes for the season, coming off of a 9-7 season, where rookies Andy Dalton and A.J. Green showed promise. The two are still playing well, Green pil-ing up 636 receiving yards with seven touchdowns and Dalton throwing for 1,831 yards. Yet, as a team, the Bengals have some work to do. They are 23rd in the league with 96.6 rushing yards per game, while allowing 124 yards per game from opponents’ running backs, which ranks 22nd in the league. The Bengals’ wins have come against Jacksonville (1-6), Washington (3-5), and Cleveland (2-6). The Bengals have also lost to Cleveland, which can claim that their only wins were against the Bengals and San Diego. If the Bengals want to return to their 2011 form, they will need to solidify the problems on the defensive side of the ball along with improving their own running game. Or maybe Bengals fans will just have to find those feelings again next season.

By Danny McManusSports Editor

Bengals stuck in mediocrity

Coach Conatser at his day job, sculpting the minds of his students.

Coach Conatser pushes Anne Lehmann (11) in the weight room.

Photo by Mackenzie Johnson

Photo by Kayla Herrmann

Another so-so season for Lewis’ beleagured boys

two kids, and then does an active activity with them (example: NERF wars, baseball, or soccer). 8:30-9:30 p.m.: Watches film (during

football season). 10 p.m.: Goes to Bed.

Teaching, coaching, parenting makes for full schedule

A DAY IN THE LIFE: MR. CONATSER

News6FRIDAY, November 2, 2012 Page Editor: Sarah Goldenberg

By Carla WeismantelLight News Editor

As Veteran’s Day nears, it’s time to recognize the bravery and dedication of the American soldiers who put their lives at risk to protect Americans’ freedoms. Several LHS staff members and graduates have served in the military, making this day a bit more personal. Mr. Schmidt is not only everyone’s fa-vorite substitute teacher, but he is also a veteran of the Korean War. Right after he graduated from college, he was drafted into the Army for two years and was on ac-tive duty for 21 months during the war. Mr. Schmidt said, “Veteran’s Day is a great holiday. With the amount of success the armed forces have had over the years, it is almost necessary to honor those who have done so much for our country.” Mr. Volkman, an American Government teacher, spent five years in active duty in the Army and is currently a member of the Army Reserve. He served in the Persian Gulf War in 1990 and has been stationed in Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, and Iraq. When asked about Veteran’s Day, he

said, “It’s a very strange holiday for me, because when you sign up for the military, a lot of people sign up for different reasons, although they know there is always the po-tential for bad things to occur. So why is it a holiday? It’s a job. I believe it is Memorial Day that truly matters, because that holiday recognizes the men and women who sacrificed it all for our country, and that’s why Veteran’s Day is a bit awkward for me. So as far as the celebration of Veteran’s Day, one should live their life in a manner worthy of all the men and women wearing that uni-form who died for our country, and then you can thank a veteran.” Andrew Noland is a 2012 graduate and is currently training for the military. His brother, Matthew Noland (10), said, “Vet-eran’s Day is now a lot more meaningful because I have so much respect for what he is doing.” Captain Seth Mitchell, a 1997 LHS grad, was a dedicated soldier who gave his life for his country. As any parents would un-derstand, Veteran’s Day has a whole new meaning to the Mitchell family. His father, Steve, said, “Veteran’s Day now has two

Vets ref lect on Veteran’s Day

Sophomores will do REDO DayBy Erin Richmond

Staff Writer

Photo by Brad Faust

Mr. Schmidt (left) and Mr. Volkman both have served in the military. Mr. Volkman is still a member of the Army Reserves.

On Dec. 6, 200 members of the sopho-more class will be participating in a series of activities called REDO Day. Standing for “Respect Everyone Despite all Odds,” it is designed to foster unity between stu-dents. According to school psychologist, Ms. Van Strien, “REDO Day focuses on promoting a strong message that will spread to students around the school.” The sophomores will be listening to

speakers, talking in small groups, and par-ticipating in a series of activities to pro-mote a fun and positive environment, as well as school camaraderie. The funding for this event comes from the Natalie Fossier Memorial Fund, which raised $3,000 to help others in the local area. Natalie lived in Loveland but went to Milford Schools. She would have been a sophomore this year. Since her accidental death in 2007, the Natalie Fossier Memo-rial Fund has helped grant one of Natalie’s greatest wishes, to help others and make a

including school sports, Academic Team, INTERalliance, Student Council, and Na-tional Honor Society. The top three’s academic goals don’t end after high school, though. Both Nata-lie and Mahbod hope to pursue medical careers after college, while Allen hopes to attain a degree in Mechanical Engineering. The colleges they are considering in-clude prestigious universities such as Stanford, Princeton, Vanderbilt, Case Western Reserve, Saint Louis, and Cincinnati, to name only a few. While each admitted that college acceptance letters and scholarships are a driving force, there are other motiva-tions. Natalie expressed her joy found in doing well. Similarly, Allen said, “Doing your best, that’s really all you can do. It’s about being able to look back and knowing you did the best you could.” However, Mahbod said his motiva-tion stems from “my end goal of being a physician, and my parents’ sacrifice to come to America.” In such a close race for the title of No. 1, one might expect a fierce rivalry between the three. However, not one of the three said that’s the case. Mah-bod said that this “most definitely” is a friendly competition. Natalie said, “We’re all pretty laid back about it. We’ve all worked hard to get where we are – we kind of have a mutual respect for one another.” Summing it all up, Allen said, “I can hang out with them on the weekends.”

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Valedictorian: Top 3 engage in friendly rivalry

meanings for us. It is a day that we feel sadness because our son was a veteran and it highlights that we lost him, but it is also a day to honor all our soldiers serving our

country now and previously.” Veteran’s Day is Nov. 11. Loveland schools will honor it with a day off Nov. 12.

difference. The senior class participated in REDO Day last year as juniors, but it was de-cided that there would be a more of a long-term effect if a younger age group was used. The first 200 sophomores to volunteer will be selected for this 6-hour event. Sophomores who wish to partici-pate can sign up outside the cafeteria to-day. Ms. Van Strien says she hopes this will become an annual event within the sophomore class to help make every year a positive one.

200 students expected to take part in unity-building activities

News 7FRIDAY, November 2, 2012 Page Editor: Rachel Griswold

While most students would say they en-joy the seven hours a day they have away from their parents, some students at LHS don’t just leave them at home. You can find 14 students at Loveland who have a parent working here. That may sound like a nightmare to some, but these students have found that it does have its benefits. A big advantage to having one’s mom or dad right down the hall is that they are right there when they’re needed. “If I ever run out of lunch money, I can easily run down and get money from my mom,” says Michael Viox (10). Billy Viox (12) also adds, “With a parent here, you never have to ride the bus.” Katie Swaine (12) knows the benefit is the easy access to a good meal. “My mom always brings me break-fast or different lunches from my favorite places,” she says. Of course, having a parent at school isn’t always the best. There isn’t much one can get away with that Mom or Dad can’t figure out within the next five minutes. “She’s always watching over my shoul-der,” says Billy of his mom, Mrs. Viox. There is also the embarrassment factor of having one’s mom or dad always around. “She always tells embarrassing stories

For some, home away from homeabout me to her students,” says Michael. When asked about the downsides, Anna Niemey-er (11) says, “I get all the ‘mom embar-rassments’ with me at school too.” Katie adds about her mom, “Some-times she ran-domly just fol-lows me and sits behind me in class…that part gets a little weird.” Even though constantly see-ing your parent at school may make some teenagers groan, these students have grown accustomed to having a parent be a part of the LHS family. It’s something some people may even prefer. Katie says, “Be-ing able to see my mom in the halls always brightens my day.” Here’s a list of staff members and their

By Brad FaustStaff Writer

By Erin PogueStaff Writer

By Sarah GoldenbergStaff Writer

There are many different ways students could spend their summer. They could sit in front of the television for hours on end, or they could climb the Eiffel Tower. They could get a job, or they could zip line through the rainforest. Those more enter-taining opportunities are offered in 2013 by the two school-sponsored summer trips. One excursion will head to Europe, traveling to England, France and Spain. This 12-day trip winds through some of the most famous cities in Western Europe, such as London, Paris and Pamplona, the home of the famous Running of the Bulls. Next summer isn’t the first year of the trip; Mr. Stephens has been leading the trip since 2004.

Here are some of the student/staff member families at LHS. Front row, from left: Nicole Light, Bailey Han-sen, CJ Pettit, Casey Smith, Katie Swaine, Jacob Carlsen, Caitlin Carlsen, and Sarah Marlatt. Back row, from left: Mrs. Light-Williams, Mrs. Hansen, Ms. Pettit, Ms. Van Strien, Mrs. Swaine, Mrs. Carlsen, and Mr. Marlatt.

“You get to experience things you’ve learned about your whole life,” he says. Junior Nuria Alonso, who went this summer, says the trip is not only worth the cost of $3,475, but that “everyone should go.” The group saw not only beautiful scen-ery, but real-world issues as well. Nuria recalls seeing the strikes in Greece, and Kristen Bisig (12) said she loved the “dif-ferent cultures, the food and the dance.” It’s not mandatory to take French, or any other language for that matter. Everyone’s welcome. The trip is from July 11-22. From Bordeaux to Biarritz, Mr. Stephens promises that it will be a “life-changing ex-perience.” For more information, go to ef-tours.com and enter tour number 1193214, or talk to Mr. Stephens in room 103. For another unique journey, Ms. Tem-

pleton offers a trip to Costa Rica, which lasts for 10 days in June. Nicole Worley (12), who went this summer, said she most enjoyed the Tarzan swing, a large rope swing that takes riders on an exhilarating trip through the forest. While the Europe trip is more tourism-based, Mrs. Templeton places a larger emphasis on service. That’s what Mollie O’Brien (12) enjoyed about the trip. Last year, students not only went white water rafting and played with monkeys, but they also helped to rebuild a school that had been destroyed by an earthquake. This trip is less ex-pensive, at $2,473. And for Mrs. Tem-pleton, “It’s

more than a vacation. It’s a life experience. It’s a chance to see the world, travel with friends, and make an impact in both your life and the lives of [others]. For more information, go to explo-rica.com and enter tour number Temple-ton-3620, or see Mrs. Templeton in room 238. Both teachers agree that one trip isn’t better than the other. They also encourage all students to travel, be it to the hills and valleys of the European countryside or the jungles of Central America.

14 students note pluses, minuses of seeing parents every day in LHS hallways

The Ohio Department of Education awarded Loveland a rating of “Excellent” on this year’s re-port card. When asked about this rating, Dr. Marschhau-sen, Loveland’s superintendent, said, “It was what we expected. Our students and community expect a high rating on the assessments.” However, this rating is below the top rating of “Excellent With Distinction.” There are 26 indica-tors that determine what grade a district is awarded, including standardized testing in the lower grades and the OGT. Loveland met each of these indicators, but achieved only an “Excellent” rating. The “Excellent With Distinction” grade is dif-ficult to achieve. This grade can only be earned in grades 3-8 by students gaining more than one year

of academic knowledge in a single school year, and gaining more than they have done the year before. Dr. Marschhausen said, “Since our students per-form at a very high level, it’s very hard to gain more than a year every year in academic learning.” Since the state ratings generally show only how students perform on standardized tests, Dr. Marschhausen is developing a new assessment tool for the district’s progress. Loveland will partner with Mariemont, Madeira, Wyoming, Forest Hills, Mason, Sycamore, Oak Hills, and Milford in devel-oping the assessment, which will have many ways to assess schools, including surveys of parents and students and performances on national tests. Dr. Marschhausen said, “I want to show the community that our dollars are spent wisely and to show parents the amount of opportunity at Loveland Schools.”

child(ren): Mrs. Brulport – Terra Brulport (10) Mrs. Carlsen (special education aide) Caitlin Carlsen (9), Jacob Carlsen (12) Mr. Geiger – Sarah Geiger (11), Mark Geiger (9) Mrs. Hansen (drama director) – Bailey Hansen (9)

Mrs. Light-Williams – Nicole Light (12) Mr. Marlatt – Sarah Marlatt (10) Mrs. Niemeyer – Anna Niemeyer (11) Ms. Pettit – CJ Pettit (9) Mrs. Swaine – Katie Swaine (12) Ms. Van Strien – Casey Smith (10) Mrs. Viox – Billy Viox (12), Michael Viox (10)

Europe, Costa Rica trips have much to offer

District earns Excellent rating;superintendent plans own ratings tool

Photo by Erin Pogue

8FRIDAY, November 2, 2012

2012 Election

With all of the political accusations being made through political ads, it can be very dif-ficult to get the facts about the race. I am here to tell how Barack Obama’s plan of action is much better than Mitt Romney’s. Obama must be re-elected. Obama inherited the worst economic situa-tion since the Great Depression. It was impos-sible for him to fix the inherited problems in four years. The private sector was facing a job loss of 800,000 jobs a month. No matter the political party of a particular president, four years is not enough time to fix some of the issues at hand. All President Obama can do is continue to implement his political agenda for what he thinks is the most effective way to better the country. The job figures are poor but can easily be misinterpreted. Since 2010, when Obama’s recovery plan took action, President Obama has created 5.2 million jobs and has had 31 straight months of progressive job growth, ac-cording to Obama’s website. Another controversial issue surrounding this election is “Obamacare.” The conserva-

Who’s right for America? Our staffers debate

Issue Obama’s plan Romney’s planEconomy Repeal tax cuts for households

with an income of $250,000 or more. Lower taxes for manu-facturers. Temporarily increase spending and reduce taxes to grow the economy, then cut spending and increase taxes to reduce debt.

Lower taxes for households with an income of $250,000 or more. Reduce taxes and regulations so businesses can prosper. Cut gov-ernment spending by 5 percent to reduce the deficit.

Healthcare “Obamacare” requires people to purchase healthcare or pay a fine. It calls for patient protec-tion (insurance companies can-not drop a patient with a pre-existing condition).

Repeal “Obamacare” and encour-age people to buy health insurance instead of getting it from their em-ployers. Allow individuals to pur-chase insurance across state lines to lower costs and increase compe-tition.

Immigration Create legalization law for il-legal immigrants that requires them to pay fines and learn English. Institute harsher pen-alties for those who hire illegal immigrants.

Make English the USA’s official language. End tuition breaks and other incentives that give people reason to immigrate illegally.

Environment Reduce carbon emissions through cap-and-trade system. Has not decided on Keystone XL pipeline due to possible en-vironmental damage.

Opposes cap-and-trade and will support the Keystone XL pipeline project. Wants to begin a $20 bil-lion energy and new car technology research project.

Corporal punishment

Opposed to life in prison with-out parole; in favor of the death penalty.

In favor of life without parole, but also supports the death penalty for serious crimes.

Gay rights Supports same-sex marriage; was in favor of the “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” repeal. Believes gays should be allowed to ex-press themselves openly, even in the military.

Opposes same-sex marriage, and supports “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.” Believes gays should be allowed to serve in the military, but not be openly gay, as this would cause dis-traction.

With the presidential election approaching, it is important to not vote for a candidate

because of their party or reputation, but be-cause of their stances on important issues and their plans for the future of the United States. Use this chart to decide who is the better candidate for the job.

By Jenna MyklebustEditor-in-Chief

tive view is that those who can afford health-care should be able to have it and those who cannot pay for it don’t deserve it. However, if a patient comes to the ER with a medical ailment, the hospital is re-quired to treat them whether they have healthcare or not. When a person without healthcare goes to the ER to be treated and doesn’t pay their bill because they can’t afford it, the monetary burden is heaped onto those who can pay for their medical ex-penses. So we will be paying for the people who can’t pay for themselves either way.

In my opinion, it is unethical for a soci-ety as advanced as ours to have people living without basic healthcare and are at risk for dy-

By Mitch CaspersonStaff Writer

Get educated on next week’s election

Most LHS students aren’t old enough to vote, but it’s still important to be educated about can-didates and issues in one’s community. Here’s some info about each side in the most hotly contested issues in the local election. State Senator: Democrat Sherrod Brown’s and republican Josh Mandel’s race to the U.S. Senate has been a heated one. Brown is projected to win by 5.2 percentage points according a poll taken by Rear Clear Politics over Mandel (47.4 to 42.2). Some voters see Mandel as too conservative, and his youthful appearance means some voters assume he’s inexperienced. Brown plans to revitalize Ohio jobs through his four-point

National Manufacturing Strategy.Representative to Congress (1st District): In the race for representative, republican Steve Chabot has an edge over democrat Jeff Sinnard. Chabot believes in small businesses free from government control, which aligns with Conservative views. Sinnard was stated as being pro-life, which is unusual for a democrat candidate. Chabot has long career that is backed by experience, adding to his creditability. State Representative: Democrat Nathan Wissman and republi-can Peter Stautberg pursue the position for State Representative of the 27th district. On ballotpedia.org, Wissman was quoted saying his goals include, “Putting Ohioans back to work and green industries to our great state.” According to his website, Stautberg plans to

By Andrew BesseyStaff Writer

Get the info on local elections, issues

Romney

Obama

64.3%

35.7%

“empower parents, teachers, and local admin-istrators” involving local education. Issue 1: This allows for possible revision to, amendment of and alteration to the Ohio Constitution. It has been on the ballot every 20th year since 1932. If a majority votes yes, then a state convention will take place to review the constitution for relevance and necessary changes. Issue 2: Designed to create a state-funded commission to draw legislative and congres-sional districts. This means authority of this task would be given to appointed officials instead of elected ones. This issue also would repeal constitutional requirements for re-districting that avoids splits in counties and townships. This redistricting is done to keep populations equal in order to have equal rep-resentation.

ing from a simple illness because they can-not afford to be treated. The social issues being tackled for this election include the controversial topics of same-sex marriage and abortion. Obama is pro-choice, in accordance with typical lib-eral views, but is shifted towards the mod-erate view on this issue. Obama is also in favor of gay rights. Obama repealed “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” so that service men and women no longer have to lie about who they love to serve their country. Obama also is the first sitting president to voice his support for same-sex marriage. I think free-dom on social issues such as these should be protected by our government. Let’s not forget that six months ago Rom-ney was the best of the worst during the Re-publican primaries. He beat out a weak cast of candidates including Newt Gingrich, Jon Huntsman, Ron Paul and Rick Santorum. I just don’t know if I would elect a candi-date who in a recent speech wrote off 47 percent of Americans as being “completely wrong.” When either Obama or Romney becomes president, they become president of the entire nation.

President Obama explains why he should be re-elected.

See how each candidate stands on the major issues

The Roar conducted a mock election Oct. 18. We asked votes only for Barack Obama and Mitt Romney; we did not allow any independent or write-in can-didates. We received 871 responses. Romney got 560 votes to Obama’s 311 (see chart). Results were fairly consistent across grade levels and genders. Sixty-five per-cent of girls preferred Romney; 64 per-cent of boys voted for him. Romney’s support by grade level was 62 percent for juniors and seniors, 64.9% for fresh-men, and 68 percent for sophomores. The greatest disparity between indi-vidual groups was between sophomore girls, 73 percent of whom supported Romney, and senior girls, who gave him 58 percent support.

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Percentage of LHS students backing each candidate

92012 Election

Who’s right for America? Our staffers debate Barack Obama is the president of the United States and deserves respect, but he is not the best candidate running for presi-dent. America, once known as the greatest country in the world, has been declining in power. Its time for a change, and no, I do not mean President Obama’s form of change. It’s time to rebuild America. That is why it is important that America elects Mitt Romney to take it back to its glory days. Obama has had four years to accomplish his plans, and so far very little has been accomplished. According to mittromney.com, during Obama’s presidency the num-ber of jobs decreased, the unemployment rate rose, prices of homes decreased, the deficit increased, and the average family income decreased. This is why we need a new leader, someone who will fix Obama’s failed attempts. During his days as governor of Massa-chusetts, Romney increased jobs, decreased the unemployment rate, increased home prices, decreased the deficit, and increased

family income, all things Obama did not accomplish during his term as presi-dent. Regarding the economy, On Feb. 2, 2009, Obama said, “If I don’t have this done in three years then there’s going to be a one-term proposition,” yet he hasn’t helped the econo-my. Romney has a Five-Point Plan that will help grow the economy and create jobs in the private sector. Romney knows that hardworking Americans and the private sector are what will boost the econo-my, not large government-funded businesses. In Romney’s plan, No. 1 is to create energy indepen-dence. If America becomes energy independent, jobs will be created in the energy and manufacturing businesses,

America won’t be spending money in the Middle East for oil, and the economy and jobs will turn around for the better.

By Bridget LandisEditor-in-Chief

Get educated on next week’s election

Get the info on local elections, issues

When one hears the phrase “po-litical rally,” one might imagine a tedious event that the grandparents might watch on CSPAN. Actually, they are anything but boring. I have had the pleasure of covering two, one for Vice President Joe Biden, and one for President Barack Obama, for a website called Loveland Maga-zine. These rallies are part picnic and part rock concert. For the Obama event at Eden Park, I was greeted by several armed Cin-cinnati Policemen and bomb-sniff-ing German Shepherds about a half mile out. They check out everything in the car, including the engine, and then let you go on your way. After that I went through a metal detector, all while under the scrupulous eyes of the Secret Service. The guys Biden had were pretty tough, but compared to the Secret Service guys Obama’s got, they’re the JV squad. The snipers travel-ing around with Obama were prob-ably the most impressive. Their arms were the size of Thanksgiving turkeys, and the guns they carried seemed bigger than me. And everywhere you step, every time you head toward the bathroom or scratch your nose, these dudes are watching you. The rallies included a lot of waiting. The media tend to keep to themselves, but that didn’t stop me from making awkward con-versations with many of them. These were the local media people though. The national media don’t even talk to the local media. Apparently they think they are too cool. Trust me, I would have loved to tell them that they are not, in fact, the bee’s knees (I’m talking about you, lady who worked for CNN at the Biden rally), but that would be a bit unprofessional. One of the most fun activities at the rally is people-watching. You know those people that stick metal loops in their earlobes?

They love Obama. At the Biden rally, I got to meet a woman who praised the current presi-dent for how good traffic has been recently. I did encounter some more sensible people though. These rallies gave me the opportunity to talk to the former gover-nor of Ohio, Ted Strickland, as well as civil rights activist Judge Nathaniel Jones. Then, the long wait ended and someone finally took the stage. Usually it is a low-level politician introducing the event. Then every-one said the Pledge of Allegiance. Then ev-eryone prayed together. Then someone sang “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Another person then spoke to introduce the president. Finally, the president got up and the crowd went wild. People threw their bodies against the gates and shoved their arms toward him. It almost looked like the Kids’ Choice Awards. Their emotions were

By Ricky MulveyStaff Writer

Mulvey: Hot on the campaign trail

Ricky Mulvey reports from the Eden Park rally. President Obama is on stage (at left).

“empower parents, teachers, and local admin-istrators” involving local education. Issue 1: This allows for possible revision to, amendment of and alteration to the Ohio Constitution. It has been on the ballot every 20th year since 1932. If a majority votes yes, then a state convention will take place to review the constitution for relevance and necessary changes. Issue 2: Designed to create a state-funded commission to draw legislative and congres-sional districts. This means authority of this task would be given to appointed officials instead of elected ones. This issue also would repeal constitutional requirements for re-districting that avoids splits in counties and townships. This redistricting is done to keep populations equal in order to have equal rep-resentation.

No. 2 is to make trade work for America, and to stop the powerhouse, China. No. 3 is to improve public schools. If we have better schools, we will be better pre-pared for the jobs Romney will create. No. 4 is to cut the deficit. Romney wants to cut spending. Obama has increased gov-ernment spending and is spending money America doesn’t have. Studies have projected Obama to spend over $5.6 trillion if reelected. No. 5 is to help small businesses. Unlike Obama, Romney has been very successful in the private sector. He knows what it takes to run a successful business, and he knows how important it is to have successful small busi-nesses to boost the economy. Decreasing the deficit is also something Romney is going to tackle. The national debt totals over $16 trillion. Obama, in one term, has racked up $6.5 trillion. On Romney’s website he says, “We be-lieve in a place that challenges each of us to be better and bigger than ourselves. We be-lieve in a land of opportunity and freedom. We believe in America.” Romney is the best choice for president. Believe in America.

Mitt Romney says he has a plan to save the nation.

somewhat justified, though. No matter your politiccal views, it is pretty powerful being just feet from the leader of the free world. The president then worked the crowd, waving and making small talk, before launching jabs at Romney and discussing his policies. After about 20 minutes, he greeted some more of the audience and left. On the way out, gypsies set out folding tables to sell presidential memorabilia. Their wares were mostly gaudy Obama graphic tees that sold incredibly well. These shirts usually have huge pictures of the president, sometimes with his family, and sometimes with Martin Luther King Jr. Sometimes his name is spelled in glittery letters. Shockingly, a lot of people love these. If you need money, start chasing Obama and selling these tees. Trust me, that business is a-boomin’.

Student gains experience while covering local Obama/Biden rallies The Roar conducted a mock election Oct. 18. We asked votes only for Barack Obama and Mitt Romney; we did not allow any independent or write-in can-didates. We received 871 responses. Romney got 560 votes to Obama’s 311 (see chart). Results were fairly consistent across grade levels and genders. Sixty-five per-cent of girls preferred Romney; 64 per-cent of boys voted for him. Romney’s support by grade level was 62 percent for juniors and seniors, 64.9% for fresh-men, and 68 percent for sophomores. The greatest disparity between indi-vidual groups was between sophomore girls, 73 percent of whom supported Romney, and senior girls, who gave him 58 percent support.

Photo from Creative Commons (Katherine Cresto)

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Entertainment10FRIDAY, November 2, 2012 Page Editor: Kayla Herrmann

By Danny McManusStaff Writer

McMovies: Our man ranks top film series

With The Hunger Games, and The Hob-bit turning into trilogies, I got an idea to rank the top movie series of all time. Read on to see some of the most successful se-ries of films ever created. 1. The Lord of the Rings. In the films directed by Peter Jackson, the beautifully depicted Middle Earth is the setting for a young Hobbit’s journey to destroy the Ring of Power. The fantasy/action themes help create some of the best screen battles ever. The last film, The Return of the King, won the Academy Award for best picture. If you are into sword fights, giant battles, and mystical creatures, look no further than The Lord of the Rings trilogy. 2. Batman/Dark Knight. With the sup-port of an all-star cast throughout the se-ries, the newest trilogy of Batman movies were by far the most successful chapters. From Heath Ledger’s legendary perfor-mance as the Joker in The Dark Knight, to Anne Hathaway’s portrayal of Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises, the cast blends perfectly with the heart-pounding storyline in each movie to keep you on the edge of your seat. 3. Harry Potter. All of us seemed to grow up with Harry, Ron, and Hermione

and their story about a young boy who learns his destiny is to defeat Lord Volde-mort. The highest-grossing movie series of all time ($7.8 billion) produced eight mov-ies. The movies that beautifully depict the magic of witches and wizards have attract-ed audiences of all ages, and even inspired a section of an amusement park in Florida. 4. Star Wars. Whether it be your fathers trilogy of the ’70s and ’80s or our trilogy with the adolescence of Anakin Skywalker, Star Wars has been around as long as we have lived. The series was started in 1977 by George Lucas. The original trilogy told the story of a young boy, Luke Skywalker, finding his way in the galaxy to defeat his father, Lord Vader. The newer series tells about the growth of Anakin Skywalker and what led him to turn evil. If you are look-ing for fantasy/science fiction flicks, look no further, and may the force be with you. 5. Pirates of the Caribbean. Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate’s life for me. Johnny Deep’s witty character of “Captain” Jack Sparrow has captivated audiences through four mov-ies. The films describe the various adven-tures of Sparrow and his band of pirates and friends, consisting of Will Turner (Or-lando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley), except for the last film which brought Blackbeard (Ian McShane) onto the vessel.

Review: Swift’s new pop sound works on Red

We all know and love that southern girl who blew us away with the charm, cre-ativity and down-to-earth qualities she put into her first three albums. Taylor Swift is known for her mellow-sounding music, which always had a little country twang worked into it. With her new album, she is also bringing a new sound. Although ev-eryone recognizes the blonde curls, boots and guitar, Swift seems to be dropping this look to go along with her new album, Red. The album’s lead single, “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” was released on Aug. 13 and has since became Swift’s first No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100. This new album is meant to appeal to not just country lovers, but pop fans too. The tracks “22” and “I Knew You Were Trou-ble” have a pop sound that has never been heard before from Swift. Turns out she has recruited a fantastic pop team. Max

Martin and his partner Shellback, who also produced Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone” and P!nk’s “So What,” helped Swift produce the dubstep-lite chorus of “I Knew You Were Trouble” and the sweet synths of “22.” For Swift’s country fans, the tracks “All Too Well” and “Sad Beautiful Tragic” have that banjo-plucking, acoustic melody. Swift is able to capture the essence of this album in one primary color; red. The color suggests that she isn’t afraid to take that next step forward to try new things. She is also flaunting red lipstick on the cover of the album, making it clear that this album is daring. It seems like it’s getting harder to feel sorry for Swift, with all of her vengeance songs that she loves to write. Maybe it’s not love she’s after, but just someone who can give her a good breakup song. Nevertheless, her relatable lyrics and gorgeous harmonies make her an incredible young artist.

By Maddie WhitakerStaff Writer

Several good TV shows have ‘jumped the shark’

While some great shows have stayed consistently good over the years, a few are past their time. When a show “jumps the shark,” it means it simply is not good any-more. The show becomes a shadow of its former selves; the stories become dry and forced, and the characters become mere sketches of what they used to be. The term came from the show Happy Days. In one episode The Fonz jumped over a shark on water skis, and from that point on, the show’s quality decreased. The show that has truly become a shame is The Office. When Michael Scott (played by Steve Carell) left, the show plunged downhill. The creators tried to throw in new bosses like Deangelo Vickers (played by Will Ferrell), which worked with mild success, but the chemistry between char-acters was all gone. Carell was the co-medic glue that held the show together. However, the downhill slide of the show commenced way before Michael exited. It was when Pam left Roy in order to date Jim Halpert. When that happened, for whatever reason, the show lost its slightly tart edge that made it great. One

theory is that since The Office was gain-ing in popularity at that point, the writers were forced to tone down their edginess to make the show appeal to a larger audience. Another show that is no longer what it used to be is Futurama. The show origi-nally ran from 1999-2003, before being brought back in 2010 by Comedy Cen-tral. The show never returned to its for-mer glory, and even great characters like Bender became overdone and unfunny. In the first season of Futurama’s return, the show displayed promise, but that quickly dissolved, and the show’s quality slid at the start of the 2011 season. As Comedy Cen-tral should have learned from every zom-bie movie ever; it’s always better to let the dead rest in peace. Futurama should not have been brought back to life. As unfortunate as it is, Family Guy is no longer the hilarious program it once was. In recent years the show started a trend of throwing in violent and gruesome scenes in the hopes of achieving laughter out of shock. Stewie is no longer trying to kill Lois, and Brian is just… well, he’s just an-noying now. Family Guy used to be a great show that was thoughtful and clever. Of course, it was loaded with slapstick com-edy, but it was actually funny. Now, it is depressingly bad.

By Ricky MulveyStaff Writer

Lord of the Rings films top McManus’s list

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Entertainment 11FRIDAY, November 2, 2012

By Anna NiemeyerStaff Writer

Page Editor: Erin Richmond

America’s favorite not-so-dumb blonde will be coming to the Loveland High School stage in two weeks with the dra-ma department’s production of Legally Blonde: The Musical. For those who haven’t seen the movie version, a ditzy sorority girl follows her ex-boyfriend to Harvard Law School in an attempt to win him back. The former fashion major figures the way to his heart will be to become a serious lawyer. After being considered a “dumb blonde” all her life, she sets out to change others’ percep-tions of her. Abby Docherty (11) will be playing the lead role of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde. Abby says she fits her character perfect-ly because both of them are kind, perky, ditzy, and, most importantly, blonde. Her furry, four-legged cast mate, Chewy, who plays Bruiser in the musical, will be a sure hit. When asked if the canine was hard to work with, she replied, “No, he’s pretty

mellow. Most the time he just sits there, kind of like a lump.” Abby has taken part in most of the plays here at Loveland. She won a Cap-pie for best actress in Grease. Senior Drew Kovacs will be playing the lead male role of Em-mett Forrestt, a Harvard graduate and mentor to Elle. Apparently, Drew is exactly like his character. He joked, “Getting into character is pretty tough because I basi-cally don’t need to act, I can just be myself.” Erin Ellis (11) will be taking the part of Paulette Bonafonté. Paulette is the ditzy, crazy hair dresser in Legally Blonde. Al-though Erin thinks of herself as “a bit crazy,” she says she isn’t quite as “spazzy” as Paulette. Erin loves to sing and dance. The hardest part of the musical for her has been mastering the Boston ac-cent because there are still a lot of words she can’t quite say.

This month proves to be a dream month for action game fanatics. Three anticipated action games – Assassin’s Creed 3, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, and Halo 4 – portray a brand-new era of ac-tion and shooting games. Assassin’s Creed 3, which hit stores Tuesday, is a historical action/adventure open-world video game. The setting is the American Revolution, and the game features the main protagonist from As-sassin’s Creed 2, Desmond Miles. While playing this game, one will find himself running around freely, perform-ing missions, upgrading weapons, and defeating enemies. This game features many new weapons, gadgets, and free-roam options that will glue gamers to their television screens. The moment many action/shooting game fans have been waiting for is final-ly arriving; the release of the next Call of Duty game. Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 hits stores Nov. 18. This game will be

the first in Call of Duty history to fea-ture future warfare technology. The sin-gle-player campaign continues from the campaign of the original Call of Duty: Black Ops game; however, this version is set in the future. The multiplayer of this game boasts new weapons and a new ranking system to enhance the fun. In ad-dition, Zombies’ Mode will return from the original Call of Duty: Black Ops. This mode will support an eight-player co-op and contain all new maps. Also, a new mode called Grief is added, which is four players vs. four players vs. zombies. Lastly, Halo 4 is expected to be an action-packed thriller. The Halo series continues to be a hit, and this sequel hits stores next Tuesday. One difference between this game and Halo 3 is that in Halo 4, one can play a multiplayer campaign with three players. In addition, there is a completely new forge playlist in which one can create his own maps. Lastly, In Halo 4 multiplayer, players can build their own custom sol-dier and create personal weapon classes. They can also rank up by earning experi-ence points and completing challenges.

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Everyone knows it’s none other than SpongeBob SquarePants. Lately there seems to be quite a rise in popularity for this cartoon companion around LHS. He has been featured a lot on the video announcements and in student tweets. Not only is this trend taking place locally, but USA Today’s Weighted Index of Fan Engagement determined Sponge-Bob SquarePants is the most-loved TV show in the nation. So what is it about SpongeBob that makes him so loveable? We asked some of LHS’s biggest SpongeBob fanatics to find out. Tanner Hawk (12) says, “I think it’s become so popular because even though it’s a kid’s show, as you grow older you understand more subliminal meanings.” He follows this up saying, “I can see my-self watching SpongeBob with my wife and kids one day. Especially the timeless episodes ‘Band Geeks,’ ‘Not Normal,’ and ‘Doodle Bob.’” Will Edison (11) says, “SpongeBob is the greatest show ever because it is funny

for all ages and it takes you back to child-hood.” He also shares his favorite Sponge-Bob quote, the ugly barnacle story: “Once there was an ugly barnacle. He was so ugly that everyone died. The end.” Billy Viox (12) wrote his multi-genre research paper for Mrs. Bosse last year on SpongeBob. He says, “While I was re-searching, I found a story that a little kid ran out to the ocean and almost drowned trying to go to Bikini Bottom.” Clearly, SpongeBob SquarePants has formed a passionate following since the time it began as a hit show in 1999. How-ever, even the fans who have seen every episode may know less than they think about the cartoon. It turns out SpongeBob may have a bit of a dark side. Stephen Hillenburg, cre-ator of Spongebob, based the seven main characters on each of the seven deadly sins. Patrick represents sloth, or laziness. Squidward stands for wrath, or hatred. Mr. Krabs is representative of greed, and Plankton is the equivalent of envy. Gary stands for gluttony, or overindulgence in food, because Spongebob is always rush-ing off to feed him. Sandy represents pride, and Spongebob is lust, or an excessive love for others.

By Laura DopplerStaff Writer

Cast: ‘Legally Blonde’ roles fit

From left: Erin Ellis, Abby Docherty and Drew Kovacs star in Legally Blonde.

Legally Blonde will have 7 p.m. shows Nov. 14-17, with 2 p.m. showings Nov. 17-18.

For tickets, call (513) 697-3857 or email LHSdramatickets@gmail.com. Tickets will also be sold at the door.

Gamers target big monthBy Brad Faust

Staff Writer

SpongeBob makes waves at Loveland

By Ryan MossStaff Writer

Playlist: dance party

If you ever decide to throw a dance party and don’t want to put the money up for a DJ, just plug an iPod into some speakers with these party favorites. 1. “Pursuit of Happiness (Steve Aoki Remix)” – Kid Cudi 2. “Rock n Roll”— Skrillex

Photo by Kayla Herrmann

3. “Starships” — Nicki Minaj 4. “Die Young”- Ke$ha 5. “Sandstorm”-Darude 6. “Chasing the Sun”- The Wanted 7. “Heads Will Roll (A-Trak Remix)”- Yeah Yeah Yeahs 8. “Get Low”- Lil Jon and the East Side Boyz 9. “I Know the Truth”- Pretty Lights 10. “Gangnam Style”- PSY

Light News12FRIDAY, November 2, 2012 Page Editor: Darby Moloney

Dunkin’ Donuts Categories StarbucksAffordability

QualityAtmosphereConvenience

Variety

Not a day goes by without seeing Star-bucks and Dunkin’ Donuts cups through-out Loveland High School. The question is, which is better? Starbucks is definitely more expensive than Dunkin’ Donuts. At Dunkin’ you can get a coffee and a donut for around the same price of just a coffee at Starbucks. This is a big deal, especially for kids in high school. Few students have a lot of money to throw around.

Starbucks beats Dunkin’ on quality. Drinks are always well prepared by baris-tas, and presentation is a bigger deal. At Starbucks your drinks are served with toppings such as whipped cream, caramel drizzle, or chocolate shavings. Dunkin’ Donuts is more of the standard coffee in a cup. The atmosphere of a coffee shop is a big deal in high school, because they of-ten serve as good places to study. Dunkin’s atmosphere is not as good as Starbucks be-cause they don’t have the seating and are often placed in gas stations. Starbucks of-

fers large tables, Wi-Fi, and outlets, which make for a tech-friendly work place. Dunkin’ Donuts normally has drive-through windows for convenience on one’s way to work or school in the morning. Starbucks drive-throughs are rare, so peo-ple usually have to come inside and wait in line. Dunkin’ is a place to go if you want your coffee made quickly, but if you have a couple of minutes to spare, Starbucks will take the extra time to make one’s favorite morning drink the best it can be. Starbucks has the greater variety when

it comes to drinks. They even include sea-sonal favorites such as the Pumpkin Spice Latte. Dunkin’ has more food, though. They offer many varieties of breakfast sandwiches and have multiple types of do-nuts. Starbucks has only a few breakfast choices, which normally consist of bagels and pastries. Both stores sell Keurig cups for Keurig machines and have their coffee beans out for sale as well. However, Star-bucks offers many styles of coffee mugs and cups for sale too. Starbucks wins by a 19-18 score.

Face-off: Dunkin’ Donuts vs. StarbucksByAnna Niemeyer

Staff Writer

Where’s Billy?!?

Be the first to spot senior Billy Viox among the hungry students in the cafeteria.Photo by Matt Becker

By Kayla HerrmannStaff Writer

Whether one sees her flipping through the pages of fashion magazines or flaunt-ing her stylish boots and accessories, se-nior Brandi Kelly surely stands out as a fashionista among her fellow peers, and never ceases to dress to impress. Brandi’s style is inspired by the latest trends in the magazines she reads. Celeb-rities like Alexa Chung and Blake Lively are her go-to icons in keeping up with her trendy, up-to-date look. Brandi’s style: she describes it as “swagged out.” Favorite stores: Urban Outfitters and Topshop.

What is she wearing?

Brandi Kelly models her snazzy attire.Photo by Kayla Herrmann

Favorite outfit: Riding boots and a blaz-er. Favorite designers: Jason Wu and Oscar de la Renta. Best accessories for her outfits: Rings. What others think about Brandi’s style: “I think Brandi dresses pretty stylish. It has spunk to it.”- Everly Burke (11) “I wish I had her clothes and could dress like her. She always dresses cute.”- Ken-nadee Fischer (11) As a fashion tip to her classmates, Bran-di says, “Don’t dress so basic.” When asked her biggest fashion “don’t,” she said without a doubt, “Cheetah (print) is never good.” Brandi knows what’s hot and what’s not and never fails to rock her fashion-savvy, original style.

(The Roar will feature a top 10 list each issue. It’s completely up to the au-thor, determined randomly, what he or she wants to count down.) There are approximately 30 million species of animals populating the plan-et today. However, only 10 are good enough to make my list. Check to see if your favorite animal made the cut. 1. Lions. If you know me at all, you knew this was coming. If you don’t agree lions are No. 1, reflect on Mufasa’s Pride Rock scene and get back to me. 2. Elephants. What animal could be so huge yet so adorable? Only an elephant. 3. Sea turtles. I swam with sea turtles in Hawaii over the summer, and it was one of the most magical things I’ve ever experienced. 4. Starfish. Even the name proclaims their fame. 5. Dogs. Who can argue with man’s best friend? 6. Pufferfish. Try to look at a puffer fish without smiling. It can’t be done. 7. Otters. They are super playful and just make me happy. Who doesn’t want to hug one? 8. Horses. My favorite when I was little and still up there in the rankings. Allie Muller (12) and I are horse lovers for life. 9. Jellyfish. Such a weird animal, they have to be in the Top 10. I would give anything for a jellyfish tank. 10. Parrot. What other animal can actually talk? They need some credit for that. Their brightly colored feathers don’t hurt either.

By Laura DopplerStaff Writer

Top 10: animals

Brandi Kelly makes fashion look easy

Teacher Feature 13FRIDAY, November 2, 2012 Page Editor: Erin Pogue

Are you a... Boy Girl

JockBrain

Sportsman Outdoorsman

Conatser

Dorsey

Tech wizard

Marchal

Bookworm

Zinnecker

Politician

VolkmanBrain

Jock Sports-woman

Cheerleader

Brothers

Scherman

Chemist

Chast

Mathematician

Powers

Bookworm

Bosse

Photo by Kayla Herrmann

Photo by Kayla Herrmann

Photo by Kayla Herrmann

Photo by Ryan Moss

The Roar can help you com-pare your personality to teachers at LHS. Follow this easy flow chart to find out which teacher you most resemble.

Thanksgiving14FRIDAY, November 2, 2012 Page Editor: Anne Lehmann

Drawing the biggest crowds and bring-ing in the biggest profits of the year, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are two of the biggest shopping days in the country. One of these traditions has been around for quite some time and is a crazy and memorable experience, while the other has just recently been brought into existence and is based more on strategy and good timing. Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiv-ing, is one of the most notorious shopping days known to man. As the unofficial kick-off to the holiday shopping season, this crazy day has the best deals around. The term “Black Friday” was coined in the 1960s. The word “black” refers to stores moving from red ink to black ink. Back in the day, a store’s accounting re-cords were done by hand, so red ink indi-

cated a loss and black ink indicated a profit. On this day most stores will open at 5 a.m. or earlier. Some stores have big “door-buster” sales. This is when the store has a limited supply of items on sale for a short period of time. These items usually include flat-screen TVs or laptops. Loveland’s own Paige Ratterman (11) has participated in this tradition seven years in a row. Every year she wakes up around 4 a.m. and heads for the stores. She says, “Kohl’s always has the best deals.” Another player in the Black Friday game is Cole Cloud (11). He has taken part in the festivities for two years now. When asked what time he wakes up, he replied, “I never go to sleep.” Cole says he spent “years” waiting in line to get into Best Buy last year, just so he could buy himself a TV. If you don’t want to get frost bite or elbowed in the face by a fellow shopper, you don’t have to. Black Friday isn’t the

only day with killer savings; there’s also Cyber Monday. It occurs on the Monday after Thanks-giving. Unlike Black Friday, all the shop-ping is done from the safety of your home, on your computer. The National Retail Federation coined the term “Cyber Monday” in 2005, by launching the CyberMonday.com website, where people could view all the online sales information for the day. It’s the busi-est day for online shopping. Maddy Ribeiro, a freshman at LHS, spends this day surfing the web to find the best deals. She has participated three times and says she has spent an estimated total of 10 hours shopping online. Maddy adds, “Amazon.com is by far, hands-down, the best website to shop at.” If you’re looking to get your holiday shopping done early and for a fraction of the price, consider going out (or staying in) on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

By Darby MoloneyStaff Writer

Black Friday, Cyber Monday dominate

Many people think Black Friday shop-pers are crazy. Who would stand outside for hours in order to get a deal? Right? Wrong. Black Friday is definitely worth it. All you have to do is make fun out of it. After you have your turkey dinner with a little bit of pumpkin pie, sit and relax in line with a group of friends. That’s what everyone does in their house after Thanksgiving dinner anyway. Why not do it while awaiting a great deal? Last year was my first time waiting for something on Black Friday, and I look for-ward to doing it every year now. Last year I got a Play Station 3 with two video games at Target for just $200 total. There are great deals also for laptops, TVs, and other vari-ous items. In these tough economic times, families need to save every dollar they can, especially around the holi-day season. With all these new expensive technologi-cal devices, kids want the newest and best items they can get. On Black Friday, one can save incredible amounts of money. Think it is boring to stand in line for that long? It’s only boring if you make it boring. As long as you have a group of friends that you enjoy be-ing around, a game, football, and snacks, you’re bound to have a great time. Bring a deck of cards, a portable television, or simply stories to tell. It’s simple memories like this that people always

CONTRA

Picture this: millions of frustrated, sleep-deprived shoppers, often still in turkey-and-mashed-potato comas from the night before, descending on stores in sometimes deadly mobs at an ungodly hour of the morning. Hoards of cars battle for park-ing spaces, previously respectable people duke it out for spots in line, and one can faintly hear the laughter of pleased CEOs watching the spectacle unfold. What is this, one may ask? Unfortu-nately, this is the biggest shopping day of the year: Black Friday. This is the day to build blanket and pillow forts, have a movie marathon, or anything else that involves staying at home because going out on Black Friday is never a good idea.` The traffic to get to one’s store of choice is always terrible, not just because of the volume of traffic, but because most of the drivers are deal-seeking, overly tired, shopping-crazed people who are guaranteed to not be in the best of moods. Most times, people are lined up outside of the stores, often for hours. Because it’s November, and usually somewhere between 2 and 5 in the morning, it is in-credibly cold. Why would one be sitting in the cold outside a store next to some strangers mutter-ing about what deals they prob-ably won’t actually get, when he or she could be laying in a toasty bed at home, sleeping off a Thanksgiving feast?

Assuming one gets through the huge volume of caffeine-fueled, road-rage-filled drivers, AND found a parking spot, AND waited in a long, cold line, as soon as the doors open, the person will have to enter the store amongst a hoard of people who might just trample someone to death. Yes, on Black Friday people take their lives into their own hands. If one makes it into the store, he or she perhaps has a certain deal in mind. The product may not still be available. This is an often-used trick on Black Friday, where a store will advertise a very good deal but

will set out only a limited quantity of that product. This leads to many disap-pointed customers. From the store’s point of view, it will lead to customers who were ready to buy,

and are now liable to make questionable impulse buys. After Thanksgiving, do yourself and the rest of society a favor and stay home on Black Friday. It’s just not worth it.

Black Friday shopping: Is it worth the trouble? remember. Afraid of getting trampled while trying to find a desired item in a store? Fear no more, because stores are now giving shop-pers tickets while in line to assure shoppers they’ll get the gift they want. There’s no need to worry about getting to the part of

the store that you need to before others, or about get-ting pushed away while grabbing a

new DVD player. The assurance shoppers have from the ticket should calm them down and make them relaxed in line, since they don’t have to worry about rushing to get a gift. A night out with friends, great deals on that one gift, and a great memory. Why not take advantage?

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The 103rd annual Thanksgiving Day Race will take place this year on Thanksgiving morning. As the oldest road race of any kind in the Midwest, it’s a great way to bond with friends or family in the community while getting exercise before the feast of turkey and stuffing. What: 10K run (or walk). When: Nov. 22 at 9 a.m. Where: Starts and finishes at Paul Brown Stadium. Registration: $30 online (before Nov. 14) or $40 at the race site. Before: Arrive about an hour early to park, get to the starting line, and stretch before the start of the race. After: There will be entertainment and free food and drinks at the end of the race to add to the fun.

Turkey Day Run lots of fun

All Thanksgiving Day long, one smells the aroma of delicious turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie, but as enjoyable as these three dishes are, often one’s taste buds crave something more, something unique. Here are a few unusual Thanksgiving Day foods:

Pumpkin cookies: Always craving that pumpkin taste? Try easy-bake pumpkin cookies drizzled with vanilla frosting. You might just never go back to your grandma’s pumpkin pie. Southwestern vegetarian bake: Not a fan of turkey? Try this new dish. With brown rice, beans, sour cream, and veggies, it might just be the next big hit. Jessie Comoroksy (12) eats a non-tra-

ditional Thanksgiving dish known as pine-apple stuffing. She says, “It’s my favorite food because it adds a sweet spin to tradi-tional stuffing.” Anna Wassel (10) said, “My family always goes to our friend’s farm and eats the pork they raise. It’s really good because homegrown food is always better.” Pumpkin cheesecake: Still can’t escape that pumpkin crave? This is sure to take

more work than the pumpkin cookies, but once you’ve taken that first bite, you won’t be disappointed. Cranberry chipotle sauce: Original cran-berry sauce can be boring and even taste a little bit bitter. This sauce is sure to put a spin on things. Bacon cheddar biscuits: Who doesn’t like bacon? Whip up a couple of these bis-cuits for a tasty snack before dinner.

By Carla WeismantelLight News Editor

By Danny McManusSports Editor

By Anne LehmannStaff Writer

Anne Lehmann would rather sleep in.Danny McManus loves deals on technology.Photo by Megan Day Photo by Megan Day

Feeling adventuresome? Skip turkey, try some offbeat Thanksgiving foods

FRIDAY, November 2, 2012

People 15 Page Editor: Maddie Whitaker

By Rachel GriswoldStaff Writer

15 questions is a fun way to get to know others. Each month, The Roar will pick one student at random (hitting names on a dartboard) to help introduce you to new faces around LHS by asking them 15 random questions about themselves.

Dani Schrader (12) is an aspiring ani-mal trainer with a no-fear attitude. She has a soft spot for iced shredded wheat in the mornings and enjoys rocking out to old-ies music. Next time you see Dani in the hallways, be sure to stop and chat with this piano prodigy. 1. If you were to pick a superpower, what would it be? Time travel. 2. Who is your favorite SpongeBob char-acter? SpongeBob. I like his square pants. 3. What is your dream job? An animal trainer at the zoo. 4. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? Hawaii. 5. If you could keep any animal as a pet, what would it be? Teacup pig. 6. How would you survive the Hunger Games? I would outsmart the opponents with

my keen hiding spots. 7. What is your favorite breakfast food? Iced shredded wheat. 8. If you could be a character in any movie, who would you be and what would you do? Lilo, I would be best friends with Stitch. 9. What is your biggest fear? No fear! 10. What three items would you take to a desert island other than food and water? A book, a picture of my family, and a piano. 11. What is your favorite movie? The Descendants. 12. Aliens or Bigfoot: Which is real? Bigfoot. 13. What is your dream car? An old-time gangster car called a Mob-ster. It is similar to a PT cruiser. 14. If you could win a gold medal in any Olympic event, which event would it be? Gymnastics. 15. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Being queen of Genovia.

15 questions on page 15

This is your astrological guide to this month, based on the stars and the imagination of The Roar. Aries (March 21-April 19) – This month there is only one thing to fear: a pair of scissors. The next time you get a haircut, be extra careful, because a bad hair day is better than a bad hair month. Taurus (April 20-May 20) – Hope you don’t need your left foot, because the neighbor dog looks mighty hungry. No need to worry, though; you’ll be able to walk with a little practice. Gemini (May 21-June 20) – This month you’re cooler than cool. That means you’re ice cold. Chilling at a frosty 32 degrees Fahrenheit may make you the envy of the school, but medical assistance must be called. Cancer (June 21-July 22) – Bet-ter get the fly swatter out because that significant other is turning into a stage 5 clinger. Although annoying now but after a short break everything will be back to normal. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) – With the change of the season, you have a change of mood. What used to be a sad summer is turning into a happy fall. Everyone is taking notice, and your mood will only go up from here.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Con-gratulations! You’re the mascot for fall. Not only do you like the leaves chang-ing, but you fall everywhere. You fall up stairs, down stairs, sometimes even off the stairs. Avoid stairs. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) – It’s time to quit staring at the hottie across the room and get up to flirt with him or her. Who knows? There may be a hot date if all goes well. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) – It’s rain-ing friends this month. Better snatch up before they just become runoff. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) – You’re setting the trend for all your peers. Whether you’re rocking the fanny pack or Ray-Bans everyone will be following in your footsteps. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) –You might be wondering who all the people in your front yard are. They are your new friends after smelling the delicious food in your kitchen. Embrace it and throw a party to show off your skills. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) –Pa-triotism has hit an all-time high. Don’t be alarmed when you start humming the National Anthem or reciting the Preamble for you parents. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) – You’re the deciding factor in the upcoming election. It’s crucial that you show up and make your vote count (if you can).

By Andrew BesseyStaff Writer

Horoscopes never lie... right?

Beard of the month

Collin Maher (12) shows off his facial forest. Photo by Bridget Landis

Clunker of the month

Photo by Rachel GriswoldDani Schrader (12) admires SpongeBob’s square pants.

This 2001 Mitsubishi mirage belongs to Katie Swaine (12) Photo by Darby Moloney

Caboose16FRIDAY, November 2, 2012 Page Editor: Andrew Bessey

Fall sports roar The athletes at LHS brought their “A” game this fall. Three teams won Eastern Cincinnati Conference championships (boys golf, girls tennis, girls volleyball), and nearly every team at least remained in the hunt for a title. The Roar has been there every step of the way to capture these photos. Take a peek at your peers hard at work in their sport of choice. (Photographers listed in parentheses.) 1) Kyle Garner (10) powers through the last leg of the ECC Championships meet to finish strong (Carla Weismantel). 2) Haleigh Goedde (10) steals the ball from a Glen Este opponent (Darby Moloney). 3) Lindsay Flaherty (12) goes in for the kill against Kings, during the match that won Loveland the ECC crown (Megan Day). 4) Jonny Williams (12) waits for the ball in an intense soccer match (Anne Lehmann). 5) A parched Heidi Zimmer (10) takes a drink from her water bottle inbetween holes at a golf match (Sarah Goldenberg). 6) From left, Paige Smith (10), Devin Lally (10) and Sophie Greenberg (10) show off their well-deserved ECC medals with coach Jeff Sharpless (courtesy of Kim Smith). 7) The football team takes on Anderson during the Homecoming game (Laura Doppler). 8) Sophomore Rachel Froberg prepares to take a swing down the fairway (Sarah Goldenberg).

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