TROJAN TORCHNovember2011

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Junior Baylor Fingerlin holds a gi-ant snake in the JMASC exhibit.

JMASC celebrates grand-opening

Andrea MayesReporter

The new Jenks Math and Science Center celebrated its grand-opening ceremony complete with a giant snake exhibit, experiments, lectures, and activities, and demonstrations of the plan-

etarium. The opening also included a ceremony and formal dedication of the new building and an induction of the scientific and mathematic features that the structure and design itself offers. These include Leonardo da Vinci’s portrait, “The Vitruvian Man,” and an ancient mathematical sequence tile etching, “The Fibonacci,” which is a rhythmical series found often in nature referred to as the ‘Golden Section,’ both located in the lobby. The entry way is also home to a solar system model, which is laid into the floor in perfect proportions to its layout in outer space. Also, the internal duct-work, plumbing and basic infrastructure is visible throughout the entire building as observations to engineering students. The building also hosts a wide range of ecologically friendly technology that is highly praised by builders and district representatives. Perhaps the most noticeable “green” aspect is the set of 4 vertical axis wind turbines located in

front of the building. Their productivity can be monitored wirelessly, which makes it available for student curriculum studies, and they cut energy costs for the new building. The turbines shows the school’s commitment to cost reduction and interest in renewable energy. According to GH2, a local architect firm and partner in the construction of the JMASC, the building also hosts a new energy efficient heating and cooling system that reduces annual energy costs by 30 percent, high efficiency fixtures that reduce water usage by 30 per-cent, and white metal roofing, concrete paving, and vegetated overhangs that significantly reduce access heat. Insulated metal panels and a unique glaze over the windows reduces glare and heat, but allows in more natural light, which is proven to raise intellectual activity.

Visitors observed flames tests of metals in a chemistry calssroom at the grand opening of the JMASC.

Other features that astonished many at the ceremony were the Planetarium shows and the giant snake exhibit. Boa Constrictors, Anacondas, and Pythons were tangled around guests by Doug Kemper, Jr., Director of Medicine at the Museum of Natural Science in Medicine Park, OK. Just a floor above that, visi-tors marveled at the light shows and scientific discovers displayed in the 50 foot dome planetarium. The planetarium offers students a surreal way to look at as-tronomy, chemistry, physics, environmental sciences and even geometry. “We have already all four major branches of science,” Dan Zielinski, Plan-etarium Director, said. One of the presentations at the grand-opening showcased students involved in script writing and recording, which is a future hope for the planetarium. The new building is meant to be and educational instrument that involves and intrigues its students.

Jenks files state court lawsuit by reporter Rachel Lampi

Jenks and Union school districts are coming together to challenge the constitu-tionality of a law in state courts. The Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship for Students with Disabilities Act, named after the daughter of former governor Brad Henry, who died of Werdnig-Hoffman disease in infancy, was enacted in the sum-mer of 2010. Parents of students with dis-abilities and special needs may seek public funding in order to apply and enroll their students in their choice of public or private school. If awarded, the voucher is worth the normal amount paid yearly to the chosen institution. The scholarship lasts until the time of the student’s graduation from high

school. The bill was passed in court this past autumn, and 53 students statewide are currently receiving this scholarship. The state has now passed this law twice. The school districts that have chosen to challenge the law deem that it is not constitutional for a number of reasons. One of the primary arguments is that the law allows public school funds to be sent into religious institutions. Another issue arose when officials claimed that the law was discriminatory against students with special needs, which would violate the Oklahoma Bill of Rights. Claims have also been made that the law takes too much money away from public schools. A total

amount of $197,345 is issued to students who receive the voucher. The lawsuit itself is filed against ten parents who initially sued the school dis-tricts in April of 2011 for not complying with the law at its onset. Included in this lawsuit are Broken Arrow Public Schools and Tulsa Public Schools. The districts are now being investigated by the state as a re-sult of non-compliance. On Aug. 26, the responsibility for effecting the issuing of the scholarships passed out of the districts’ control and in-stead went to the Oklahoma State Depart-ment of Education, and prompted legal action on the districts’ part.

Recently, attorney general for the United States, Eric Holder, was accused of knowing of a failed project. The project, nicknamed Fast and Furi-ous, involved the United States Govern-ment sending registered guns to Mexican drug cartels. The goal of the project was for the ATF to be able to follow the guns and thus be able to catch the leaders of the violent drug cartels. However, as with most things that in-volve government, the project went wrong. The ATF lost track of the registered guns and had no clue as to who possessed the weapons or what they were being used for. These weapons were very high caliber weapons. In order, to truly convince the mexican drug cartels the weapons had to be something that they would really use. The real trouble did not begin once the guns were lost, but once the registration num-

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HEALTH: Just Breathe

November is national lung cancer awareness month, and in so the Lung Cancer Alliance is working towards education and understanding of lung cancer. A huge point that the organization aims to make is through their anti-smoking campaign. The campaign also happens to fall right around the time that Drug Free Youth members celebrate Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week is a way that the school can promote healthy living and safety to the people within the district, and a fun way to encourage kinds not to smoke. Although DFY works to decrease tobacco use in our community, kids everywhere seem to deny their message and there are many scary and facts about teens and smoking. “There is a clear age effect, and by the time most youngsters fully appreciate the hazards of smoking, many have already initiated the behavior,” according to a report put out by monitoringthefuture.org. The report also points out that, “Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and mortality in the US, and is usually initiated in adolescence.” The Tulsa Health Department is also working towards bringing down the number of teens that abuse tobacco. “We coordinate strategic planning efforts and work with and partner with our Tobacco Free Coalition for Tulsa County. One of our focus areas is the prevention of youth initiative,” Vicki Wagner, Tobacco Coordinator; Communities of Excellence Tobacco Program for the Tulsa Health Department, said. Nov. 17, 2011 the THD will be celebrating Great American Smoke Out day, encouraging Americans to stop (or never start in the first place) smoking. The THD encourages teens to use alternative stress relief than smoking, and to develop healthy habits early. For more information on Red Ribbon Week, or the Great American smoke out, contact Mrs. Lau, Student Assistance Program Coordinator, Vicki Wagner at the Tulsa Health Department, or go to monitoringthefuture.org.

-Andrea Mayes

Fast and furious stirs troubleCam Thomas

Copy Editor

bers started turning up in connection with crimes, the government began to worry. The biggest failure of the project is that one of the governement guns was used by a Mexican drug lord, in order to kill an ICE agent. ICE is the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Agency. Therefore, a United States government gun was used by a Mexican drug lord in order to kill a United States governement agent. Once it was discovered that the gun used to kill the ICE agent was a govern-ment gun, answers were demanded. Attor-ney General Eric Holder stated before an investigative committee of Congress on the murder that he had only known of Fast and Furious for one month prior to the murder. However, several e-mails sent to and from Holder show otherwise. In fact, sev-eral of the documents show that Holder had known of the project since it started.

Occupying Wall Street protesters fight for the economy

With the economy in a continued downward spiral with little help coming from the white house, people are now turning their anger to the executives receiving outrageous sums of money while many go without work or get little pay. The protests started in Zuccotti Park and recently hit the one month mark on Oct. 17. It all started when the lower and middle class people got together, knowing they make up 99% of the population, to stand againist the 1% controlling the system and cashing in on it every year while more and more suffer nation (and world) wide. “I’m actually from Iowa. And I’m here because I’m angry. I’m at at the distribution of wealth. I’m angry at the 99 and 1- that’s my mentality, I’m angry that our politicians are owned by that one percent, and that our wealth is continually - our wealth - the middle and lower of the socioeconomic sta-tus - is continually funneled up to that one percent.” one of the protesters, a girl named Anna, said. Just one of many protesters, she carried a sign that read “CAPITALISM IS A NICE WORD FOR STEALING.”

Others still continue to protest outside the banks and offices that line Wall Street and seemingly control corporate America while enjoying the benefits that millions of Americans have lost due to job cuts, pay losses and a lack of economic stimulation to get it all going again. The movement has spread past New York city limits, however. Other countries, seeing the lower and middle classes rise up in an attempt for justice, are now joining in on the protests. Barcelona, Rome and Madrid are some of the countries to voice their once silent cries against the economic downturn.

A protester outside the banks of Wall Street dons a V for Vandetta mask

byAnnieRoach

DECA Helps Dodge

Hunger

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The murmurs of the crowd turned into cheers and roars as students left and right were pummeled by the seemingly rocket propelled dodge balls. One could be mistaken for thinking the fans were reveling in the pain of the players, when instead, they were only cheering for the philanthropist heroes of the school. The DECA dodge ball challenge is the premier club charity event of the 2011 season. While the idea of students cheering on playground style gladi-atorial combat may sound irresponsible, it is only another effort to thwart the gnawing jaws of hunger that effect the Jenks community. Each entrant to the tournament had to donate a certain amount of canned goods to the Jenks Community Food Bank, or win the wild card event for those clubs that didn’t raise the required mount of food. “The dodge ball tournament is my favorite event because it gets all the groups together competing for one thing: pride and glory in the arena, while still being focused on helping others,” senior Omar Kasim and DECA vice president said. by Dallas Elmore

The tournament took place on Nov. 3 in the Frank Herald gym during advisory. After close matches, the last teams standing were Student Council and French Club. After an early French Club lead, Student Council came roaring back, knocking out French Clubs last man for the win. The crowd roared with victory, while stomachs around Jenks roared with approval for the championship charity.

Setting a new personal record, Key Club started this school year off big! Registering over 450 members, the club is ready for a year full of service. Key Club is a student run organization with a goal to “build [their] home, school and community” through volunteer service. Members can volunteer through the different monthly projects such as Pet Pals, Kids-2-Kids, the aquarium and many different programs. In addition to the continuous monthly projects, Key Club also arranges two much larger projects, one each semester, in which the whole participates. This semester’s project is focused around veterans and soldiers on active duty. Working alongside Blue Star Moms and partnering with the leadership classes, Key Club hopes to remind the Oklahoma soldiers across seas that they are not for-gotten this holiday season through two weeks of Trojan Kindness. With in a stretch of two weeks-- starting Monday Oct. 31 and lasting through Firday Nov. 11, the board and officers of Key Cub have a goal to fill 130 boxes with much needed items to ship across seas to the soldiers who are not able to return home to thier families for the holidays this year. In the duration of these two weeks, students and faculty are en-

couraged to bring hard candy, toiletries-such as tooth brushes, tooth paste etc, sweatshirts, hoodies, socks, and stationary as donations. (Donation boxes will be put around camapus and the Jenks area). At the end of the two weeks of Trojan Kindness. all the dona-tions will be collected and packaged to ship over seas. Everyone is able to participate, wether they are a member of Key Club or not. Various other activities will also be happening at the time of Trojan Kindness such as, hospital visits, socials, and some other activities. Another focus of Trojan Kindness is to raise $1,111.11 by Nov.11 as donations, this money will be used to ship the items to the soldiers. Many students are already excited for Trojan Kindness to start, and many have high expectations for the project “Trojan Kindness is a fantastic project that will hopefully can achieve school-wide participation,” senior Sarah Beam said. “I think Trojan Kindness is going to be really successful this year because we have such a huge number of kids willing to do-nate,” junior Kayla Bauman said. Overall, this long-time club is making leaps in bounds in help-ing both the community and the nation.

KeyclubencouragestroopsBailey Fischer-Columbo

Reporter

7 billionth baby is born

On Oct. 31 in the Phillipines, newborn Danica May Camacho entered the world as the official 7 billionth baby. Although she is not likely the actual 7 billionth person, she was chosen to symboli-cally represent the number after demographers estimated the date. Aside from the excitement of this population milestone, many researchers believe that, if left unchecked, the rapid growth in population may be cause for alarm. “We should really be focusing on the question of whether there will be food, clean water, shelter, education and a decent life for every child,” Dr. Eric Tayag of the Philippines’ Department of Health said. Regardless of the possibly daunting implications that surround this event, Danica’s parents are proud to be the parents of the 7 billionth baby.

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Students go hungry for the hungry

Every day, 143 million children around the world go hungry. This has been a problem for thousands of years. Researchers and missionaries have con-stantly been seeking solutions to eradicate this tragedy. During recent months, the same com-pany that allows people in more fortunate countries to sponsor individual impover-ished children through a monthly dona-tion has brainstormed a plan to help ease everyday global hunger. Compassion International has publi-cized a course of action to involve as many people as possible, especially teenagers and college students outside the aimed age level of child sponsoring, in a goal that has turned into a movement now sweeping the country. On Nov 9, skip a meal and give the money normally used for that meal to a global charity. If every child in America under 20 gave the amount of their lunch

to charity, the proceeds would amount to about $680,000. In impoverished countries, where citizens eat around two meals worth less than 45 cents per day, this venture can really go far. As well as providing money for the less fortunate, this program is de-signed to give the fortunate people of the United States a chance to see for around four hours how those on the receiving end of the deal normally feel every day. Those unable to skip a meal have many other ways in participating, including texting “OMOD” to 90999 to give a $5 donation, liking their page on Facebook to raise aware-ness, and donating directly online at www.onemealoneday.com. As well as making a signifi cant dent in hunger, this movement may re-mind everyone to give thanks for what they have this season.

“After they learn the beginner method (Layer Method), eventually we will move to the Fridrich Method, or F2L

OLL PLL Method. Then, if all goes well, we will move to more advanced cubes such as the 4x4, the

5x5, the pyraminx, and the megaminx. We have compititions every meeting for those of us who

know how to solve it already,” junior, and club Vice President, Shua Nightingale said.

If interested in competing, or learning basic solution methods from the pros, be sure to drop by

(members ask that thoose interested please bring a cube to use).The next meeting will be held on Nov. 12, and future

meetings will be held every other week, unless there are holiday confl icts. Be there or be square.

Rubik’s cubes are the basis for a new club that reaches out of the box. The club was started by its president, Steven Moreland, and Vice President, Shua Nightingale, along with upper-classmen English teacher and club sponsor Joy Edwards. The Jenks Rubik’s Cube Club meets on the last Friday of every month, in Mrs. Edward’s room, room number 5224, from 2:35pm to 3:00pm, for anyone who has a cube. Note that you do not have to be a cube master to join the club. “The club is really about hanging out to do Rubik’s cubes, but we are teaching people how to do them too,” junior, and club president, Steven Moreland said.

New club to “stick” aroundAndrea Mayes

Reporter

Women’s chorus is at it againMadison Reichert

Reporter Women’s chorus is at it again! This prestegious choir made up of talented young women practice every day and work hard to achieve their goals. Last year this chorus won many awards locally and in New York. Their most recent competition was the Little Dixie Contest in Ada on Oct. 27. The songs they sang included: Sing Creation Music On, Pueri Hebraeorum, and Music Down In My Soul. These beautiful songs were also sung at the Vocal Music Fall Concert. “My favorite of all the songs is a fun gospel song called Music Down in my Soul. It takes extreme self control to not dance dur-ing that song because it’s so joyful!” senior Emily Towler said. Not only is the choir preparing for competitions, but many students in the class are getting ready for All-State auditions. A sig-nifi cant number of talented vocalists from the Jenks Choir get the opportunity to sing with this exclusive group each year. This year, the entire choir recieved a special invitation to sing and perform with the All-State Chorus. “One awesome thing about All-State auditions is that the hardest song was already sung by the Jenks Concert Choir last year, so everyone is extremely prepared!” Towler said.

by reporter Bethany Mann

Florence and the Machine is the talk amongst many fans this month. They have recently revealed new material

from their sophomore album sending excitement through the air. They have not only created a new spectrum of style on the new album, but it is certain that it has the ability to become more of a success than their debut album, Lungs.

Florence and the Machine spent two months in the studio over the summer recording their new album titled Ceremonials. Un- like the fi rst album, they did not record it in a loft. Instead, they got the opportunity to go to the Abbey Roads Studio to record each track in the overwhelming environment of for- mer stars. Compared to Lungs, Ceremo- n i als has more of a soul- ful style, less Indie, and a lot more bass.

L e a d singer, Florence Welch, has out- done herself for the m a k- ing of Ceremonials. Florence is known for her wide voice range and loud vocals that she creates in her songs. She por- trays the way she feels in her songs by incorporating layered vocals, heavy bass, and loud drums. This creates a phenomenal sound that is fi lled with soul. She is known for her bellowing vocals that disperses overwhelming feelings amongst the crowd. Only Florence can produce this unique sound that continues to captivate more fans.

The 12 track album, Ceremonials, was released on Nov. 1. Florence and the Machine are affecting the world with their unearthly talents. They are climbing their way to the top and no one can stop them.

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Florence’s new album released

Amy PrittReporter

The X-Factor premiers with much hype The hit British talent show The X-Factor has come across the Atlantic, and is making waves here in the United States. The show, founded by Simon Cowell, is a talent competition that hosts auditions throughout the country. The X-Factor claims to have the biggest reward in TV History; 5 million dollars and a Sony Recording Contract. The show has been attempting to live up to the comparisons to American Idol. The hosts of the American version include Simon Cowell, L.A. Reid, Nicole

Sherzinger, and Paula Abdul. The judges often disagree with each other, and can frequently be found bickering and arguing. However, many fans fi nd the insightful advice and critique by the judges to be very entertaining. Many prefer this to Steven Tyler of Idol who was often critiqued for his lack of insight. The X-Factor premiered on September 21 of this year. The show is organized into fi ve stages: Producer’s Auditions, Judge’s Auditions, Bootcamp, Judge’s Houses, and the Live Finale.

Auditions began in May of 2011 and continued through June. Auditions were held in Los Angeles, Chicago, Newark, Miami, Dallas, and Seattle, Washington. The number who auditioned in Los Angeles broke the previous record for people auditioning for a show in the city of Los Angeles. Contestants could also audition by uploading a YouTube video. The show has consistently been rated number one by Nielsen ratings system. Regardless of ratings, The X-Factor has provided great entertainment and talent.

Cam ThomasCopy Editor

Zac brown band is Tulsa bound

Madison ReichertReporter

The popular Zac Brown Band is coming to Tulsa on Nov. 11. This is defi nitely a concert worth attending. Zac Brown Band is an American country music, folk based, and southern rock band from Atlanta, Georgia. The band members are Zac Brown, Jimmy De Martini, John Driskell Hop-kins, Coy Bowles, Chris Fryar, and Clay Cook. They have performed at the Bonaroo music festival in 2009 and 2010 along with other places across America. This chill country clique started out in 2004 by opening a restaurant in Georgia called “Zac’s Place” with southern style food. Since then, they have

recieved several nominations for the CMA awards including Top Vocal Group of the year, Song of the Year, Music Video of the year, Best Album of the Year, and Best Country Performance of the Year. Before the band had the op-portunity for their own tour, they opened for Willie Nelson, Sug-arland, Travis Tritt, and several other popular bands. Tulsa gets the privledge of hosting this band at the BOK center downtown and tickets are still available. Do not miss the chance to see this up and coming country band play their hit songs like Chicken Fried and Colder Weather live on Nov. 11!

Zac Brown Band advertising one of their performences in Florida.

Smartphones continue to battle

To get an iPhone or not to get an iPhone...that is the question. It is fair to say that Apple just keeps getting more impressive with their advances in equipment, but how does the iPhone compare to other smart phones? “I like the iPhone because it always seems so up to date with the latest technol-ogy,” senior Katelyn Casillas said after being asked why she chose an iPhone over other smart phones. However, when actually compared, it is found that the iPhone measures pretty equally to the other smart phones. When it comes to screen size, the iPhone is not the biggest. It falls short to the Sprint Evo 4G, which has a screen size of 4.3 inches. This can come off significantly bigger than the iPhone’s 3.5 inch screen. Even the processors that the different types of phones use all seem to be the same

as far as adequacy goes. Once aspect that the iPhone does reign over is video footage. Its HD capabilities out shine the competition, giving users the equipment to capture video footage in a picture perfect way. Just recently the iPhone 4s was released and its new proficiencies are impressing consumers in a whole new way. Not only is it faster, but it now allows users to send, receive, and view texts in a different, more updated fashion. With all the new gadgets that this new version possesses it could be argued that the iPhone has surpassed other competitor smart phones, but in the end, it all comes down to personal opinions in deciding which type of phone will best accommodate each person.

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Country’s biggest night

Country Music’s biggest night of the year occurs on Nov. 9. The CMA awards will be held in Nashville, Tennessee. The highlight of the night will be the coun-try music stars entertaining the crowd by performing their hit songs. The country fans are counting down the days to watch their favorite artists perform. This phenomenal night will be hosted live by Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley. The 45th annual CMA awards will be hosted by the two famous artists for their fourth consecutive year. Fans show no sign of exhaustion from their performances and are anxious to see their surprises this year. Some of the artists that are nominated are Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, The Band Perry, and many more. The successful Taylor Swift is the most nominated female, nominated in five categories. Also, Blake Shelton is the most nominated male and he is nominated in five categories as well. The largest category win is Entertainer of the Year and Album of the Year. Last year the Entertainer of the Year went to Brad Paisley, but this year he is not nomi-nated for the category. Miranda Lambert won Album of the Year last year and has a couple of nominations this year. All bets are on about who will win this thrilling and successful award of the night. Many fans are looking forward to see wins from Taylor Swift and Blake Shelton. They are currently the most talented musicians in country music. The votes have been cast so tune in on Wednesday Nov. 9 to see the Country Music Awards take over Nashville. Count-less memorable moments are sure to please the audi-ence on country’s biggest night of the year.

Amy PrittReporter

Natalie MillerReporter

Macy’s Parade right around the cornerRachel Lampi

Reporter

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and the minds of the nation are already turning to the tradition of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Held every year on Thanksgiving Day, the parade has come to be viewed as a staple of the holiday season. The first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was held in 1924 as a way for Macy’s employees, many of them first-generation American immigrants, to celebrate some of the traditions they had missed since coming to a new country. This parade did look somewhat like the one we watch on television today. Although it featured live animals instead of massive helium balloons, floats and marching bands made up a majority of the procession, and Santa Claus

ended the parade. After its initial success, Macy’s department stores declared that they would hold the parade every year, and 2011 marks the 85th parade of its kind. This year, the parade route will shift one block, from Seventh Avenue to Sixth Avenue. Marching bands from California to South Carolina and everywhere in between will be featured alongside performers like Spirit of America Dance, and Varsity Spirit Cheer. Favorite balloons such as Buzz Lightyear, Spider-Man, Snoopy, and Spongebob Squarepants are also expected to make reappearances in the skies above New York City. Parade coverage will be broadcast on Nov. 24 on NBC, airing from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Time.

Thanksgiving recipesdelicious ideas to make every dish better

Pumpkin Spice Cinammon Rollscourtesy of theungourmet.com

On a well floured board,roll dough into a 12x10 inch rectangle. Combine the pumpkin, spices, syrup and butter. Spread filling onto the rolled dough, leaving 1 inch on each side. Carefully roll dough jelly roll style, starting at the long end. Pinch seam to seal. Use a sharp serrated knife to cut 12 one inch slices. Place rolls into a greased 9 inch baking pan. Cover and place in a draft free area and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown. Combine icing ingredients and beat until smooth. Spread over rolls while they are warm.

Ingredients:refridgerated pizza dough (16 oz)1/2 cup pumpkin puree1 tsp pumpkin pie spice1 tsp ground cinnamon1/3 cup maple syrup 2 tbsp room temp. butterIcing:2 tbsp room temp. butter1/2 cup room temp. cream cheese1/4 cup maple syrup1 tbsp orange juice1 tbsp grated orange zest3/4 cup sifted powdered sugar

Although this recipe is a little involved, it’s a great way to start thanksgiving right with a delicious breakfast!

courtesy of food.com

Raspberry PieThis simple dish takes a thanksgiv-ing sauce favorite and transforms it into an easy to make and flavorful dessert that the whole family can enjoy and will be done in no time.

2 cups cranberries1/2 cup chopped walnuts1 1/2 cups sugar2 eggs1 cup flour1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted1/4 cup shortening, melted Preheat oven to 325 and butter a 10 inch pie plate. Arrange the cranberies over the bottom and sprinkle the walnuts and half a cup of the sugar over them. In a bowl beat the eggs with the re-maining one cup sugar and add the flour, butter and shortening. Beat until smooth. Spoon over the cranberries. Bake for one hour or until top is golden brown.

MushroomBaconStuffing

courtesy of mom-mom.com

Ingredients:1/4 cup butter2 cloves garlic, minced1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced1 onion, finely chopped1 cup celery, chopped1/4 cup crumbled bacon4 cups dry bread cubes1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper1/4 tsp paprika1/2 tsp poultry seasoning1/4 tsp dried oregano2 tsp parsley, chopped1/2 tsp ground sage1 1/4 cup chicken stock

Brown garlic in butter. Add mushrooms and saute. Add the rest of the vegetables and cook until they begin to soften. Stir bacon bits into mixture, then lower heat to medium and add bread cubes and seasonings. Continue cooking for approximately five more minutes stirring continuously. Add hot vegetable stock and mix well. Cover and cook over low heat for at least 30 minutes, stirring frequently, until bread cubes have broken down.

Use as turkey stuffing and bake with turkey or place in a covered cas-serole dish and bake for 30 minutes in 350-375 degree oven.

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by lifestyle director Annie Roach

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ing back cold w

eather favorites

With colder temperatures moving in and biting Oklahoma winds accompany-ing them, fall favorites of my wardrobe are starting to appear once again. While for some girls this means tights, scarves and those perfect cashmere sweaters (and I will admit to owning a fair share of these), for me this means two things-- sweatpants and warm boots.

Not always together, but not of-ten apart, these clothing items provide comfort and warmth for the months of hibernation and homework ahead. I mean let’s be honest-- tights and a cute skirt, while an altogether attractive look, does not provide the kind of heat needed to get past the winds and chill that is sure to come in the dreaded romp outside be-tween classes.

Sweatpants themselves, soft warm fl eecy cotton with a loose waistband and a far from tight fi t, are the essence of winterwear. These baggy wonders capture the warmth radiated by your own body and provide an altogether amaz-ingexperience. I mean come on, going to school in sweats is like going to class wearing a bed.

As far as boots go, I don’t care on the brand, I just want the warm fuzzy inside of faux fur surrounding my feet, ankles and usually lower calves. The feet and head are the two parts of the body that release the most heat, so by covering mine with the warmest boots I can fi nd seems the best plan for staying warm this holiday season.

One component of my cold weather wardrobe that must remain incomplete (due to school dress code) is the tradi-tional chilly weather beanie. This skull inclosing cap keeps both the crown of your head and ears warm.

To keep your feet warm without being a detriment to your ensemble, bear paws are a cheaper variation on the ugg boot that have a thick layer of soft faux fur inside to provide the much needed heat in winter months ahead. They come in a variation of colors and can be found at Shoe Carnival.

Knit headbands, a cute trend that also cover the ears to keep your head warm, come in many different shapes, sizes, colors and styles to fi t everyone’s own personal look. These cute headbands come in varying thickness and are often adorned with fl owers (usu-ally one to three) to add a touch of cute to this cold

weather look.

The temperatures have fi nally dropped enough to wear sweater dresses! Often accompanied with tights, these stylish and comfort-able long sweaters can be dressed up with a cute pair of pumps or can be worn casually for school and other events. These warm dresses look great with any kind

of jacket or coat.

Cold weather favorites

Fingerless gloves are a great accessory for those cold winter mornings when your steering wheel is the temper-ature of an icicle. These nifty gloves allow for warmth with

easy fi nger use.

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Cold weather is always accompanied by this signature accessory-- the scarf. Whether lightweight or made of a heavier fabric, scarves add an extra layer to any outfi t and make any look appear more completed and altogether attractive.

comes to television

Revenge is defined in the Merrian- Webster dictionary as an act of retaliation. It is a tale as old as time. It is the desire to avenge wrongs that have been committed. ABC’s new hit show Revenge has captivated millions of viewers eager for vengeance. Loosely based on the novel The Count of Monte Cristo with the idea that revenge is the best option for regaining happiness, this exciting show offers everything from romance to suspense. It involves beautiful, wealthy people and a luxurious beach setting. After her father was falsely accused by trusted friends and coworkers of a horrible

crime and put in jail, Amanda Clarke returns 17 years later to her hometown of Southampton as Emily Thorne. Emily is ready to destroy everyone who was involved in the plot against her father. Each episode involves Emily damaging the life of another target with the help of her co-conspirator Nolan Ross, a former business partner of her dad’s, by ruining their reputation in the town. She moves back into the beach house where she grew up which is next door to the Grayson’s, the family ultimately responsible for her father’s imprisonment. The plot leaves one to question what will happen in the next season after Emily

has taken down her father’s enemies. In the first season, Emily has taken revenge on the district attorney that prosecuted her father, the psychiatrist who kept her from her father, and a Wall Street money manager. Some think the story line will be able to continue on, but others believe after this season the show will quickly fade. Revenge airs Wednesday nights on ABC at 9 p.m. Previously aired episodes can be viewed at abc.com. It is exciting to follow Emily’s well designed plan for vengeance and is worth keeping up with. Revenge is one of the most exciting shows on television this fall.

byreporterSarahRichey

Stuffed turkey drizzled in gravy, ham soaked in honey, potatoes mashed with tender perfection and hot rolls raised and buttered just right, bring great rumbles in everyone’s tummies during the festive feasts of tasty Thanksgiving traditions. “I love Thanksgiving a lot! It is one of the best holidays!” senior Amy Acker said when asked how she feels about the upcoming holiday. Thanksgiving, soon to come on Nov. 24 of this year, invites new memories and old to everyone. Whether your family visits other family in places afar or places near, enjoyment is endless everywhere. Thanksgiving brings games and grubs with family and friends. This holiday has many traditions that are very common within families. “The day before Thanksgiving, me and my sisters cook all of the food except for the turducken. After we eat Thanksgiving Day, the men all watch TV while the girls clean. We follow Thanksgiving by shopping on Black Friday,” Acker said. Turducken is a unique dinner centerpiece grub consisting of a specially seasoned chicken inside of a roasted duck, which is all inside of a grand brown buttered turkey. Other traditions include meeting at a specific destination or eating at a favored restaurant and playing old fashioned or made-up family games. Thanksgiving is also a time to give thanks for things in life. “I am most thankful for my family, and my grandma’s senior class ring that she gave me,” Acker said. The day before Thanksgiving is a time to bond with others and prepare the family meal; the day of is a day to share stories and to give thanks for life while feasting on exciting homemade entrees and many other foods; and the day after, Black Friday is a day to shop and get great deals everywhere.

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Mi Cosina is a new popular Mexican restaurant on Cherry Street in Tulsa. Located in the old Camille’s Sidewalk Café on 15th Street, the Tulsa branch is the first to be opened outside of Texas. The festive atmosphere and excellent service combine for a pleasant dining experience. Mi Cosina is open every day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., except on Friday and Saturday when it is open until 11 p.m. The restaurant offers a variety of classic and new Mexican dishes. Coke products are served at the table in a can, with a glass of ice on the side. Chips and salsa are served with every meal, and diners can also choose to order a number of other appetizers. The Queso Blanco is an excellent way to start the meal. The Mama’s Tacos are a favorite of many and are similar to fajitas, with a choice of either beef or chicken. The tacos are served with rice and a side salad. The Cosina Changa, a favorite at our table, is a beef or chicken chimichanga served with your choice of side sauce. Another delicious dish is the Sunset Enchiladas, a serving of your choice of chicken, beef, or spinach enchiladas. Mi Cosina is a modern, friendly take on Mexican dining. Most entrees were between 10 and 15 dollars. The high quality ingredients were worth the price. Therestaurant offers valet parking for a small fee. The outdoor patio is a pleasant way to enjoy the sights and sounds of Cherry Street. Mi Cosina is the ultimateMexicandiningexperienceforthewholefamily.

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ant icipated cold weather comes many of the aspects of winter that I look forward to.

Starbucks has released their Christmas themed cups and the temperature is already beginning to drop. To start, we have the exciting first snow fall of the year and the inevitable snow days that follow. Then comes the comforting nights snuggling by the fire with a warm blanket and a good book. I love the way the leaves change on the trees in the fall and then slowly start to disappear as winter approaches. Another reason the fall and winter

are amazing is because of the fresh crisp air that greets you every morning. The most obvious and delightful aspect of winter is the holiday season. First comes Thanksgiving, a beautiful holiday centered around delicious food, family togetherness, and charitable acts. After this festive celebration comes the happiest time of the year, Christmas! First comes the excitement of decorating the house. Then, comes the Christmas shopping, baking delicious treats, and all-in-all just spending time with close family and friends. With the joyous parts of the season including the cool and comforting chill outside and baking with family members over break, it’s no surprise that winter is my favorite time of year.

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As I’ve grown older, I’ve noticed the depressing

trend of holidays that once enticed me as a child with their magic slowly fading away into nothing. On past Christmas mornings I used to eagerly bound down the staircase, anxious to claim my presents and give gifts of my own. Now, my only Christmas morning wish is for more sleep. Other holidays, as well, come and go without me even noticing. Recently I’ve been searching for the cause of this strange apathy. While I have not discovered an answer, I

have found that others share my malady and I’m beginning to wonder if it is simply a symptom of becoming an adult. If my theory proves true, then I might not be quite as excited to grow up as I thought I was. Along with a greater awareness of the world that comes with adulthood, we can sometimes lose the valuable perspective that childhood provides. Children have the unique ability to appreciate the simplest things in life. Their thoughts aren’t a jumbled mess of worry and discontent; sometimes,

it only takes a smile to brighten their day. I still do appreciate the benefits of wisdom that comes with maturity. It is a vital thing that we should cherish as well. However, there can be a unique balance between the life experience of an adult and the zestful alacrity of a child that forms the most beneficial attitude.

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Twitter is the best choice when it comes to social networking. The genuis inventors of Twitter established a 140 word maximumn in order to prevent users from posting their entire life story. Twitter does not encourage you to post everything that you are doing all the time, but instead it favors your witty thoughts and comments on life’s issues. There is a fine line between posting interesting information for your friends to see and posting every aspect about your life from birth to present day. Not only does Twitter keep you in contact with your close friends and family, but it also keeps you up to date with celebrities! There are also multiple twitter accounts that only post quotes, random facts, or witty comments. Accounts like these often have between one and five thousand followers. Twitter is on its way to the top of the social networking ladder with Facebook and other websites heading out.

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Facebook is prime choice for social networking. A constant flow of updates makes Facebook one-step ahead of the other networks. I use Facebook for its easy access to photos and friends. It is also very useful as a calendar for birthdays and parties and many different events and helps peo-ple actually go out, have plans, and spend time with people rather than to waste all day posting about nonsense. You can also use Facebook to spread good news about what is going on in our society and to read good news. Facebook is great for memories, it holds anything that you ever post and you can visit it anytime without it tak-ing up any memory on your computer. If your computer crashed and you lost all of your pictures, they would be available on Facebook to be re-download onto a new computer. Facebook by far has much more use than any other social network-ing site that I have ever visited.

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This 2011-6A Oklahoma football season has been a relentless charge into the playoffs for the Jenks Trojans with a single loss against their rival, The Union Redskins, out of eight season games, as of Oct. 20. With their high-flying offense and hard work, the Jenks Trojans have paved a road leading them to the Oklahoma state championship playoffs beginning on Nov. 11, which immediately follows their last season and away game at Norman on Nov. 4. “I think it will be Jenks and Union in the end,” junior Morgan McClain said. With union being the only loss for Jenks this prediction is very acceptable. A table turner, however, makes people wonder; Jenks lost to Union, then beat Owasso high school by 22 points, yet Union lost to Owasso. This makes it hard to predict how the turnout of the year will look. “It is hard to tell what the end will be like,” senior and varsity football player Connor Hall said. Though the loss may have only because of numerous injuries for the Redskins it makes future predictions difficult to figure. The Trojans are ranked second in the 6A high school football league following right behind the first place Broken Arrow Tigers. There is a wide range of possible influences that effect this year’s Trojan football season. “Everyone on the team puts a lot of hard work into the team. No one takes a day off because we treat football like a year round sport,” said senior and varsity football player Hunter Collins. Every player on team puts in a lot of effort and all play equally important rolls in the success of the team. “If one person messes up, it will affect everyone, we are not a one man team. We need everyone to keep working together,” Col-lins said. The trojans have currently lead four different season games with a final score of fifty-four.

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The Trojan’s mash ups against multiple teams across the state have brought both wins and losses, but the team is confident as they head into playoffs.

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Football is in the air! This season has brought significant entertainment to fans of the game everywhere. Two schools that al-ways bring out rivalry are the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University. Both schools have been having successful seasons, but this in no way means they are ready to count each other as equals. These teams are scheduled to play each other the last game of the season, and the stakes are high because the winner may get a spot in the national championship game.

“I’m excited to see how the season will play out and if they will bring home a National Championship trophy!” senior Adriana Sharp said when asked what she thought about OU’s season so far. The defense of the University of Okla-homa and Oklahoma State University have been strong this year, and going up against each other is sure to be an intense game. But what sets them apart from each other? The University of Oklahoma has the tradition of being a powerhouse. After their

loss to Tulsa Tech, the team is gearing up for more games. The team has a reputation for showing great talent, and drive. Oklahoma State University has risen to the top and is expected to continue to impress their fans. Both teams have incredible motivation and determination for the season. The antici-pation of who will come out on top is grow-ing as the season continues, but only time will tell which team will rise to the occasion. Until then, fans can bask in the current suc-cess of both OU and OSU.

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The varsity cross country team closed out a successful sea-son on Oct. 29 at the state meet in Edmond Oklahoma. The boys varsity team came away from the season with sev-eral first place victories, including huge wins at the Holland Hall and conference meets, and a second place at the largest cross country meet in the nation, the Oklahoma State Jamboree. “We’re the best team in the state right now, we just have to show it at state [meet]”said head coach Steve Patterson after an un-expected third place at regionals. At state, however, the boys fell just short again, finishing fifth in a hotly contested field. The team was led by front-runner freshman Chris Staub, and rounded off by successful leadership from co-captain Kevin Diaz and seniors Quentin Fowler, Mishak Adams, and Riley Pap-ineau. After a successful season

under long time head coach Maria Fernandez, the girls team rolled into the conference meet with high expectations. However, the perfect score at the conference meet exceeded any and all bars set by themselves or others. The perfect score was a first for the high flying girls cross country team, led by sophomore Maddie Brown and seniors Paige Barnes and Emily McCarthy. The girls team cruised through regionals, 30 points ahead of the second place team, and an-ticipation was high in advance of the state meet. At the state meet, the team was surprised by an aggressive Edmond Memorial and was just beaten out, finishing second in a field of 14 teams. The finish was a tough pill to swallow for both teams after ex-tremely successful seasons. The thirst for first place wasn’t slaked however, and the program envi-sions itself with first place finishes in years to come.

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