Hi.LifeVolume 82, Issue 12Lee’s Summit High School

Prom Special-Check list-Alternative prom plans-Purse and pocket necessities

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Crazy Dictators Page 5

Facebook Faux Pas Page 10

Prom Pages 12 and 13

Celebrity Look-a-Likes Page 19

Mind and Body Page 11

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CRANIUM CONVERSATIONEDITOR’S LETTER

Dear Readers,

It is about one week away and it is something that I have been planning for most of my life. I never knew that all of that stress from years past could be put into one simple word, on a giant poster board: ‘Prom?’ I was coming home from school one day to a line of candy leading to my room, then to a vase of tulips with a card, to look outside and then I saw him holding that sign. At that moment plans started, that included everything from limos, to food, to pictures, only to realize it is a school dance and just to let it slide. If there was one experience I have learned in these past four years it would be: let it slide. No matter what is going on just let life happen. In the grand scheme of things four years does not determine your life of 80 years. Yes, these four years will shape your life but these four years will end and another part of your life will begin. So, one of the last big events of your high school career is prom but do not worry if your limo is only a 16 person. It is not the way there, it is the time with friends that makes the dance. So enjoy it and if you are an underclassmen, prepare for it because that slide will be the best time of your life. Sincerely,

Courtney Stoddard

Staff List

Contact Us!Courtney Stoddard- Editor-in-Chief- CStoddard@r7mail.leesummit.k12.mo.us

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Twinkies were named off of a bilboard that the creator drove past on his way to show off his new creation. Pringles has a cool beginning as well. To find out more check out Name It on page 14.

Legacy Park has a yoga class that I am so excited to try. The knots in my stomach from excitement are nothing compared to what my body will be twisted in to. To figure out more twists and turns read Mind and Body on page 11.

Sticking pins in my body has never been so calming. Acupuncture is just one way to unwind that is explained in Trample Tensions on page 7.

Editor-in-chief: Courtney StoddardGraphics Editor: Garrick HallPhotography Editor: Cameron WileyFeatures Editor: Josiah Jones, Jordan MarkwayNews Editor: Kelsey LeftwichOpinions Editor: Matt GrattonEntertainment Editors: Erik Dierking, Sydney RohanSports Editor: Bobby HagedornFashion Editor: Crystal LawsonWebpage Designer: Greg KinmanWebcast Editor: Ashley MoranCopy Editor: Casse OberweatherBussiness Manager:Kelsey HedbergWriters: Aaron Hanshaw Jason Kingsolver Ryan AtkinsAmber Laddish Laura Reed Ryan WilliamsAndrew Hoien Meighan Walsh Tyler FromsonBethany Nonnemaker Melanie McIlroy Caitlin Swdley Melanie RobersonCaty Case Michelle HubbardChris Mathews Rebecca BurdantPhotographers:Adrien Cappanetto David FiserBaily Greer Chris KinmanGraphic Designer:Danny ShawbakerAdvisor:Marc Russell

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BY: KELSEY LEFTWICH NEWS EDITOR

No fewer than 200,000

people have died in Sudan. Are

you surprised? While many are

ignorant to the events occurring

in Africa, almost everyone in the

United States knows about the

death of Anna Nicole Smith.

One would think that the

events in Sudan would be

covered by the media 200,000

more times than the death of

Anna Nicole Smith. Unfortunately

this is not the case. The media

is focusing on the death of a

woman who did little and was

famous for marrying a very old

man. I cannot turn on any news

channel and not see a story

about Anna Nicole Smith.

I wish the media would set it’s

priorities straight. It’s not only

Anna Nicole Smith. I’ve heard

a nauseating amount of gossip

about Brittney Spear’s hair (or

lack their of).

I wish so-called serious news

stations like CNN and MSNBC

would act like serious news

stations and leave gossip to

Entertainment Tonight and Star

Magazine and stop acting like

MTV.

I am disappointed in the

media, but when it comes down

to it it’s not their fault. American’s

love gossip, celebrities and

superficiality. We’ve become

accustomed to horror movies

and tabloids. We’ve become

desensitized. Forty years ago

the youth wanted to change

the world. Today we want to be

shocked, not informed.

These enemies of human liberty are visible on almost every night the news is on and they hurl threats and invectives towards every American person. They cannot or do not feed their own people and are willing to do the same to our own through a nuclear strike and they pursue nuclear weaponry even as the United Nations has mandated them not to do so. They refer to progenitors of freedom as ‘The Devil’ on the floor of the United Nations as their countries dissolve into poverty and despotism. “Generally, a dictator is someone who doesn’t allow free elections or has heavily rigged elections. Generally, they do not allow human rights or freedom of speech,” history teacher Christopher Bobal said. Bobal has been analyzing the news and has come to some conclusions about these threats to our nation. There are many classifications of a dictator. There are nations who threaten America’s prosperity and democracy. However, one nation appears to be a threat to our nation more than any other. “I believe that the biggest threat to America is actually Russia and it’s leader, Vladimir Putin. The Russians have a large military, nuclear weapons, a solid economic base, and Putin has begun to be belligerent to the United States,” Bobal said A n t i - A m e r i c a n strongman, Hugo Chavez is a threat to the United States’ influence in Latin America. However, most people

Anti-American DictatorsWhat makes a dictator?By: Ryan Atkins

Military Regalia. Venezuelan strongman Hugo Chavez stares stone-faced in his military garb. Chavez attempted to start a coup de teat, but was jailed for his actions. He eventually came to power through an election. History teacher Chris Bobal said, “Chavez is a threat, because he sits on a lot of oil reserves and his Anti-American politics can stir up tension in Latin America.” Photo/ AP

believe that democracy is a mere façade for despotism in Venezuela. When no votes were counted, Chavez proclaimed himself to be 30 percent ahead of his competitor. He has shut down any anti-Chavez media in the country and he pipes his decrees to the people of Venezuela on his own show. But many in Hollywood and the international left see Hugo Chavez as a benevolent and democratically elected leader. Former celebrities like anti-war protestor Cindy Sheehan and former singer Harry Belafonte have met with Chavez. Barbra Streisand and Jimmy Carter were responsible for overseeing his referendum in 2004. “The reason people believe that Chavez is not a dictator is because of his social programs for the poor. This however, is also the same reason people see Fidel Castro as not being a tyrant either. In Venezuela, there is the appearance of free elections (not really) as well,” Bobal said. The advent of Marxism has also led to tyranny all across the world. The most terrible regimes as far as civilians killed are usually Marxist in nature. The only exception to this is the Third Reich of Germany, which killed 13 million civilians. What most people overlook is that Stalin ordered the deaths of 50 million civilians during his 30-year rule. Chairman Mao of China, was responsible for 45 million dead in

the Great Leap Forward. Pol Pot of Cambodia, ordered the deaths of two million people in a country with seven million people. “Dictatorships are more prone to occur in socialist/communist regimes because the poor receive land taken from the government. They receive more favors to them in exchange for their freedom and that is where these dictators in the modern world usually come from,” Bobal said. The result of the United States’s unprecedented position as a global hyper power and a beacon of freedom to all the world have led to people who want to retain that last period of absolute power. They then proceed to want to threaten the U.S. to extend that period of their rule. But, as history’s tides keep flowing, these leaders will end up washed away in an era that will hopefully be forgotten.

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It starts with a nice family dinner. An unsuspecting girl takes a bite out of a taco.

The taco looks normal, it tastes like a taco, but it has a sort of weird smell, like something is wrong with it. Like something is not quite right. She blows it off, thinking it could just be it was cooked differently than she is used to. Turns out, it contained a horrible bacteria that makes a person feel awful. She becomes sick. The diagnosis: food poisoning. “I got food poisoning on Valentine’s Day,” freshmen Melissa Markley said.

Food poisoning can be obtained from a wide variety of sources. Uncooked or under cooked meats and seafood have the ability to create a painful experience for the eater later on in the night. Markley became sick from a crab. “I ate a crab at Joe’s Crab Shack. Part of it was OK, but the other part had a weird texture. When I got it, [the crab] had a weird smell, but I thought the crab was just cooked differently,” Markley

and abdominal cramping. Doctors evaluate physical symptoms and runs tests. Milder forms of food poisoning often require only fluids and rest,” nurse Helen Enright said. Markley’s case of food poisoning was much the same. “They didn’t really have too much to use. It just had to pass through. It was really bad. You would rather die than have it,” Markley said. Food poisoning, in reality, can be very deadly. Lucky for Markley, hers wasn’t that bad, but it was nasty. “You puked a lot. Like every five minutes. You didn’t get a lot of sleep, I only got an hour of sleep. Not in a row, but combined the whole time. And it was just really, really bad. It was really gross,” Markley said.

Menacing MealsHow ill-prepared food can make you illBy: Meighan Walsh

From Yummy to Yuck. Hamburgers can go from delicious to dangerous if under cooked. Under cooked meats and contamination are two of the most common ways that food poisoning is spread to humans. according to Mayoclinic.org to prevent food poisoning, the person cooking should know the food their cooking and how long it must safely be cooked. Photo/AP

said. The effects are not immediate. Markley’s case of food poisoning took about five hours to kick in and persistently stuck around for the entire weekend. “I did a lot of puking. It was twenty times worse than the flu,” Markley said. Markley’s mom then took her to the hospital where she was diagnosed with food poisoning. “Symptoms of food poisoning often include diarrhea

Preventing Food Poisoning

• Keep raw and ready to eat foods separate• Cook food to a safe temperature• Defrost food safely• Refrigerate of freeze perishables promptly• Use caution when serving food• When in doubt, throw it out• Wash hands, utensils and food surfaces often• Avoid raw/uncooked meat, fish and eggs

Often, people think food poison-ing is only present in restaurants, but food poisoning can be just as dangerous at home. Here are 8 tips to keep your kitchen safe:

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Placing the week’s earned money on the table out for anyone who has the skill to swipe it up in victory. The chosen dealer passes the cards to each player as they set up what they think is an unbeatable hand. The game has now begun. “I like to play poker because it amuses me,” sophomore Nick Sprowell said. Students have a poker group and get together every Wednesday night to play some games. “The usual poker group is me, Kyle and Andrew Smitka, Juice Walker, Pete Petrovic, James Coons, Nathan Belanger and Mark Correa,” Sprowell said. Sprowell has been playing poker for five years. He learned to play from his dad, who used to deal at The Horseshoe in Las Vegas. “The most money I have ever won was $90 and the most I have lost is about $24,” Sprowell said. Sophomore Kyle Smitka also plays poker. Smitka likes to play because it

gets things off of his mind and he likes to gamble. “I play online at fulltiltpoker.com everyday. I also have games at my house every Wednesday and I try to play poker three to four times a week,” Smitka said. Smitka has been playing poker for four years now. His older brother taught him how to play and he aslo learned from watching professional poker on T.V. “I won the main event one time. It was $250 and the tourney of champs was $180 in a two week period,” Smitka said. Smitka does not lose often, therefore he does not remember how much money he has lost gambeling. If he loses any money, he usually wins it back by the end of the night. “I like to play poker because it’s fun and very challenging to beat the group I am playing with,” sophomore Mark Correa said. Correa has only been playing poker for about four months and he learned

how to play from T.V. and his fellow poker players. “The most money I have ever won in poker was getting all my money back for a tournament, and that was only $25. I don’t win often, and the most I have ever lost was about $48,” Correa said.

Want to Bet?Poker players share their gameBy: Caitlin Swadley

All In. Sophomore Kyle Smitka checks out his hand against the flop at his home poker tournament. “I like to play black jack the most because it is a fast and easy game,” sophomore Mark Correa said. Photo courtesy/ Andrew Smitka

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Inserting needles in particular points on the body is a traditional Chinese medical technique called acupuncture. The act balances opposing forces of yin and yang. Chi, an energy that soaks through all things, fl ows freely throughout the body when yin and yang are in harmony.

Teens are often plagued by stress due to school, friends, and parents. Try these de-stress tips to unwind:

By: Melanie Roberson

Acupuncture

Attending therapy can help in numerous ways. Here are several benefi ts that can be achieved by recieving therapy.

• Clients can learn better ways to handle stress

• Clients are able to talk through and resolve issues

• Clients can learn better communication style

• There is an improvement in health and well being

• Self-confi dence improves

• Productivity improves

• There is a greater sense of vitality and peace of mind

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DE-STRESS TIP HOW TO PULL IT OFF

YOGA

MASSAGE

MEDITATION

EXERCISE

Yoga can be used to release tension and pent-up frustration as well as helping with stress. Yoga provides a calming and relaxing input for stress

Simple techniques in massaging can be used to relax anywhere and anytime. You can easily self-massage your hands, forehead, neck and

Perform twice a day for approx. 20 min at a time. Focus on breathing steadily and clearing your mind. It aids in treating anxiety and pain management.

Regular exercise improves mental health as well as physical health. The body releases endorphins that make people feel good and are side effect free.

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FE• Pica - an abnormal appetite or craving for substances that are not fi t to eat, as chalk or clay, common in malnutrition and pregnancy.• Anorexia - preventing weight gain through means of starvation. Symptoms include excessive thirst, dehydration, dry skin, lanugo (excess body hair) and low blood pressure.• Bulimia - common especially amoung young women of normal or nearly normal weight, a disorder that is characterized by episodic binge eating and followed feelings of guilt and depression. It is often associated with measures taken to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting, the use of laxatives, dieting, or fasting.• Compulsive exercising - repeatedly exercising beyond the requirements of what is considered safe. Physical dangers include dehydration, stress fracture and osteoporosis.

Eating DisordersBODY IMAGE

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By: Crystal Lawson

What to look for in the sundress season

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Mainstreet Couture

Bright Colors Fun Patterns Casual Cotton

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{ The favored season of summer is clearly approaching, bringing the searing sun and stagnant air along with it. In light of this upcoming season, a new fashion epidemic has broken and sundresses are the hit of the season. The one always glamorous and sure thing outfit is the cotton sun-dress. Perfect for any occasion, comfortable, and always cute, the sundress is a style staple in any closet. This season, look for layered skirts, dramatic necklines, empire waists, fun patterns, bright colors, and classy floral prints. Pair them with casual sandals for an afternoon outing, or go dressy with nice shoes and accessories for an evening out. Wear a jacket or sweater for a conservative look at school or work. While hard to go wrong, it is always good to re-member that less is usually more. Let the sundress be the focal point, not the accessories. Keep it simple and look beautiful while strutting in the sun, or amp it up and look tastefully accessorized throughout the evening.

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When most Americans think of fear, surely

they will consider their fright of heights or drowning and may even throw death into that category. Nowadays, however, there is one more thing that could possibly be added to the category of American fear: the War on Terror. History teacher Darrin McBroom’s definition of fear is that fear can move a person toward “inaction” or towards action.

American FearThe state of America during the “War on Terror”

By: Ryan Willliams

“My greatest concern is that the American people aren’t taking the World on Terror serious enough,” McBroom said. On the other hand, Chris Bobal was quick to point out that he does not wake up thinking about the war nor does he feel the war has made Americans feel safer. He feels the government misread the situation after September 11th. “There are only so many things [we] the people can

control. We have to rely on thegovernment,” Bobal said.Yet, McBroom does not b e l i e v e pulling out of the War on Iraq is quite the answer. “Most of the soldiers I’ve heard from have

been in support of what they’re doing,” McBroom said. Yes. The soldiers overseas are not deterred from their objectives of stabilizing Iraq or fighting for the War on Terror; however, with the election soon to come in 2008, the War on Terror could be done with before there is anything accomplished. “[The war] doesn’t seem to have established any stable government over these past years,” Bobal said. “I would advise them [president in 2008] to find a way out of Iraq. I feel that’s something that needs to be addressed. There needs to be an evaluation what are Americans interests.” In the words of McBroom, Americans do not like to address problems until they become extreme. “Americans like short and easy wars.” McBroom said. “Throughout history, long wars aren’t very popular,

but short, easy wars are very popular.” As far as the war in Iraq goes, Bobal is convinced the soldiers can defeat Iraq or Afghanistan; it’s the terrorist groups that he is concerned with. “There’s always going to be terrorists,” Bobal said. “How do you defeat the War on Terror?” If there’s one thing that makes McBroom to feel “safe”, it’s that he can go outside and not see troops from the opposing side. “I like the fact that the War on Terror is being fought overseas instead of here in the United States,” McBroom said.If the people cannot get behind the government, then the War on Terror may continue until the next election.“It’ll be interesting to read about 50 years in the future,” Bobal said.

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‘Facebook is a social utility that connects you with the people around you.’ This greeting is seen every time students log on to the popular blog. Facebook is used to share pictures, meet people, and chat with friends. Students are sometimes unaware of the effects Facebook can have on them and how much personal information they really are giving away. “There should be no expectation of privacy. Things posted on it can be used against you,” Resource Officer John Keck said. According to the Daily Texan Online, one officer said he used Facebook to locate students and find out about their personal life. Students often wonder if the school uses the Internet to find out about their lives outside of school. “If something is out there for the public to see, the public will see it,” Keck said. It is hard to understand that anyone can see what is posted online. Some students have experienced the regret that follows posting something personal on the Internet. Also, students have to deal with their friends’ opinions.

“I regret my pictures because my brother is a freshman and he had to deal with the embarrassment of it. It went against some of my closest friends. I feel like it went against my values too,” one Lee’s Summit student said. Students also wonder why Facebook seems to play such a part in their school life. The regret that happens as a result of something posted online usually takes place in school. “I feel that Facebook controls high school and what I do outside of school, if I am safe, shouldn’t matter,” another Lee’s Summit student said. There are many rumors about how administrators find out about incidents, which occur on Facebook or Myspace, and how they deal with them. “I’ve actually never been on one. On a rare occasion, I’ve had people e-mail me pictures or bring me hardcopy pictures. The school has no desire to dig into personal lives.” principal John Faulkenberry said. Students who are involved in sports or other activities sign a contract stating that they will not drink or do drugs. When a faculty member finds out that

this contract has been broken that is when discipline action is taken. The school does do some things to help keep these areas of life separate. K e e p i n g students from a c c e s s i n g online blogs and chat rooms can help keep private things out of the school. “We’re about teaching and learning and those blogs and chat rooms are a social activity which doesn’t fit into our core mission,” Faulkenberry said. Editor’s note: two of the interviewees names have been changed to avoid further negative attention about their previous Facebook postings.

Facebook Faux PasInternet postings take their toll By : Melanie McIlroy

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Mind and Body By: Bethany Nonnemaker

Move the body; wake the mind.

Yoga is defined as any of the methods or disciplines prescribed,

a series of postures and breathing exercises practice to achieve total control of the body and mind. “Yoga helps you center your mind, relaxes you, helps your breathing but also makes you more flexible,” gym teacher Kelly Stanley said. Yoga is an exercise that helps focus people on their breathing and makes people more relaxed and stress free. Yoga instructor, Carla Mock, has been doing yoga for nine years and feels strong and relaxed after each of her yoga classes. “Yoga helps not only your body, but your mind also. It helps you become relaxed and more concentrated, so what you bring on the mat, you can take off,” Mock said. Many people think that yoga is just stretching, but while stretching is involved yoga is really about

crating balance in the body through developing both strength and flexibility. “It helps you become stronger, more flexible, more relaxed, and have more balance and core strength,” Mock said. There are different kinds of poses to increase stamina created through movement. “We first breathe to relax and do a warm-up activity to stretch everything out. We then sit down on the mats and do an activity that loosens up all of our muscles,” junior Lynette Galvin said . Yoga is an exercise that not only helps the body but the mind too. Galvin recommends yoga to people who have ever thought about doing it. “Yoga is great exercise and is a great way to get together with family and friends,” Galvin said.

Warrior One. Junior Megan Dworak attends a yoga class at Legacy Park with her mother. “Yoga helps relieve stress and take my mind off things,” Dworak said. The class she attends is mostly ground work. Photo/ Bailey Greer

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Dress it up: Be sure everything is just right with your dress, shoes, and jewelry! You do not want to be stuck with a crisis the day of.

Glow: Take care of your skin with face and body care products and by eating healthy choices like fruit and lots of water so your skin radiates your natural beauty.

Wax on, wax off: Get your legs and brows waxed early no-go so that your skin can heal and look its best.

Confi rmation time: Call to make sure all of your hair, make-up, and dinner appointments are good to go.

Direct it: Make sure the limo and/or friends have directions to each house so there is no confusion on the big day.

Pamper your nails: Jazz up your nails by getting them done or have a friend do them to save money. Just in case you need to freshen them up at the last minute keep the polish on hand.

Relax yourself: Take it easy and relax, the big day is just around the corner. Head to bed early after a nice relaxing bath to prepare for then next day.

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9:00

Wake up time! It is fi nally here, now get up and get a healthy breakfast in you for lots of energy. Do not forget to drink your water to stay lively and hydrated.

Now is the time to get things together. This avoids a frantic search for everything at the last minute and, saves on stress and energy. Also now is the time to pack your purse or wallet and make sure everything is together for the night.

10:00Exercising would fi t in great here. Getting in a good aerobics session or quick run keeps your stamina up and may help with some of those butterfl ies you might have.

Shower and cool off. Dress casual for the rest of the day to keep comfortable.

Pick up the boutonniere or corsage and put it in the fridge for fresh keeping.

Get your lunch, stay along the lines of veggies and protein, avoid the grease and starch that you can feel going straight to your thighs.

It is your free time now. Take this time to chill out and watch some T.V. or listen to some music or maybe even take a quick nap.

Now the real thing begins, head off to your appointments and make sure to leave time for each one and transportation. If you are doing your own make up be sure it is after all of your other appointments so nothing is ruined.

Snack time! Eat some fruit or veggies, something good just to make sure your stamina remains high.

Assemble yourself! Get dressed and grab your purse or wallet. Now you are ready for your perfect prom night!

Opt to go to lunch instead of a fancy dinner. This way things are less crowded and you save on money, also things can stay casual. Or if you want to do the dinner thing order in or have someone cook for you, this is more sentimental.

Before Prom:Unconventional Corner

Plan the Perfect Prom

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Money for dinner and a tip and anything else.

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Opt to go to lunch instead of a fancy dinner. This way things are less crowded and you save on money, also things can stay casual. Or if you want to do the dinner thing order in or have someone cook for you, this is more sentimental.

Before Prom:

Go somewhere out of the norm for pictures. Try going to Longview Lake, or Longview Lake Park. The setting is beautiful and will not be as crowded as Unity Village. Also try Powell Gardens, this is a bit out of the way but so worth it when you get there with its gorgeous gardens.

Picture Perfect:

Try going to the After Prom sponsored by Project Grad at Summit Lanes. If you are not into that, get some friends together and head to someone’s house and have a small get-together, each person can bring something to add to the food and drinks.

After Prom:Unconventional Corner

Plan the Perfect Prom Tips for making your prom just the way you want it

Pack It UpBy: Caty CaseBy: Caty Case

Lip gloss for those touch ups.Keys for the house.Tickets for the prom.

Money for anything you might need

Cell phone for emergency calls or parents to check in.

ID for the dance.Bobby pins for your hair, just in case.

Gum or mints for fresh breath after dinner.

Money for dinner and a tip and anything else.Tickets for prom.ID for the dance. Emergency credit card.Gum or mints for after dinner.

Keys to the house and if you are driving, the car too.

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Twinkies: These bars of golden goodness were developed during the Great Depression by manager of the Hostess bakery, Jimmy Dewar. While on his way to show off his new creation to his superiors he drove past a billboard advertising “Twinkle Toe Shoes” and just like that the name Twinkies was born.

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Name It! How famous foods got their name

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Milk Duds, or maybe they should be called Milk Mess-ups. In the early 1900’s Chicago

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chocolate and caramel candy that are perfectly spherical balls. After the process to make

the candy the chefs were soon to notice the tiny balls would always come out in lumps. Hoffman chose to market the less-than-

perfectly shaped candy any ways, they soon became and immediate hit with the public.

NAEvolutionary Setbacks

Even without evolution, we would still have science. Science is observaiton and we do not need evolution to observe things. Without evoultion, we still have the ability to obserbe. Biology does not teach the mean-ing of life. All biology does is give us possibilities. Evolution is not the basis of all knowledge. The ba-sis of knowledge needs to be something that is law, not a theory. But evolution is not even a theory. According to Webster’s Dictionary, a theory is a certain observed phenomena. This means that evolutin cannot be theory beacause we can not currentyl observe the changes occuring in humans. It supposedly took millions of years the first time, so it will not occur in our lifetime. The supposed DNA evidence is arguable. Take the human-monkey relationship for example. There is a nine-ty-eight percent likeness in our DNA, but there is a two per-cent differnce. This difference is the difference between being trained to screw in a light bulb and automatically having the amount of common sense to do it ourselves. Is science always right? The answer to that ques-

tion is no. Science is not always factual. People come up with crackpot theories all of the time. Look at Lamarck. He inferred that giraffe’s necks grew be-cause they needed to reach high-er leaves on trees. Or the theory that mice came from grain. The-ories like these, and evolution, are just scientists’ ways of get-ting their names in textbooks. We need to show both sides because school is here so stu-dents can learn. It is not here so that kids get confused. The teen-

age years are confusing enough with-out throwing in the thought that not ev-erything being taught in schools might not be the truth. Also, our country is supposedly democratic. The side with more than fifty people wins. Accord-ing to people-press.org in 2005, two-thirds of Americans favor the teaching of creationism. Evolution should be

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First of all, it’s safe to say that without evolution there would be no biology or even modern science. Biol-ogy is about teaching the meaning of life and how it came to be. Evolution is, more or less, a branch of this subject. I am not saying they are one and the same, but that if evolution had no actual relevance to it, biol-ogy would not exist, as well as any study of science. Evolution is the basis of all knowledge. Ev-ery scientific discovery, past and present, that is in reference to the origins of life and certain species all reduce down to the general theory of evolution. Evolution is, in fact, a theory because a theory is also defined as a conjecture, which is an inference drawn from incomplete evidence. Evolution is filled with incomplete evidence, such as fossils that have lost any features that could help discover where it came from. But we still have scientific data, including large amounts of DNA that proves there was one common ancestor for all mankind. Evolution is very capable of being true, we are still just trying to find the missing links. Also, it makes sense that it is too old to observe because the main point is that there was a common link that has long been in its grave. True, science is not always right. That’s why evolution fits right in, because we do not know if it is right or wrong. With Lamarck, we were able to prove he was wrong. But with evolution, we still can not prove it, so we should not have doubt over its authenticity.Another reasonable fact is that there are still people who believe in evolution, or just the theory that we have descended from lesser species. These people have to sit through teachings of evolution, or no teachings at all, they do not believe in. We should not exclude the other sides. The bottom line is that we should include evolution in school, along with other opposing theories, in order to satisfy both sides.

Debate: Should evolution be taught in school?

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Letters to the Editor

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Bark at the Moon

I know that I am not a 4.0 student, or even the person with the most common sense but tell me if I am wrong here: it is April, right? This 30 degree weather and SNOW is really making me angry. I just wish it was at least 60, I am not asking for record temperatures here, I am just asking for capri weather. Complaining wont get a lot done unless anyone knows of a meteorologist that can lie and make me feel just a little bit better.

Also all this rain is making me feel like I am in England two months ahead of schedule, and every day listening to “Here

comes the Sun” hoping that it gives it that extra umph to follow those directions is getting tiring. I am singing it in my sleep. I remember this time last year I was enjoying a round of golf and wiping the sweat off my head between strokes. Listening to the birds singing and watching the shadows of the trees move through the day is just a memory now that Mother Nature is going through a tough time and taking it out on the midwest. My number one concern with this weather is the fact that everyoen keeps complaining about ‘Global Warming” and I really think that they should change the name of that because being this whole warm stuff is not happening.

By: Matthew Gratton

Dear Editor, This semester it has become obvious that lunch monitors are stepping up their game, and not letting any kids leave until the absolute last second of their lunch. Under nearly no circumstance is a student allowed to step a foot outside of the cafeteria unless they have a signed pass or some elaborate story. The 20 some-minutes we get for lunch should be our time to spend it however we like or need to. If I remembered in the middle of lunch that I had a last minute paper to type up, I should be permitted to go to the library, but I’m not. The school should trust that we are going to do the right thing and we should go back to the loose system of lunch monitors we had before. -junior Taylor StoddardDear Editor, This year, and more so this semester, the rules of the library are multiplying. I understand why they would not permit food and drink near the keyboards, since costly damage could be done, but it has become very inconvienent to place my book bag and purse against the wall, completely out of reach. If you are in the LMC with a class writing a research paper, it is annoying to have to keep walking back and forth for papers you need in your bag across the room. Also, the assigned seating is a pain in the behind. I realize there have been thefts in the computer labs but its nice to able to sit by friends while you’re working. Our bags should be allowed near the computers, and assigned seating should be eliminated. -junior Lindsay Ripley

By: Courtney StoddardCourter’s Corner

Recently my family was attacked out right. Our car was stolen and driven through Legacy Park, and finally to rest leaning on the side of a house owned by a rich person. This act of vandalism and the sight of my mother crying were both incredibly sobering. I’ve performed many acts of rebellious damage to someone else. Whether

i t be teepee-ing, egging, or even forking someone’s house, I’ve been there for all of it. This staggering event took me back to everytime I had ever done anything that could have caused damage to their lives, and from there to things I was planning to do. My senior prank. Someone would have to clean up the mess that I would have created. It seems silly that this would be a big deal, but would you really want to stay and clean up a mess that wouldn’t have been there had kids just...behaved? The custodians here at LSHS are hardworking and have to clean up everything that gets messed up around the school. According to hotjobs.com the custodians in Lee’s Summit make approximately 25,000 dollars as a base salary. Either this isn’t enough, or kids should just start doing the right thing, and think about other people. When asked about his age, my grandpa usually states that getting old requires responsibility in this day and age. Now, with age, that kind of maturity is supposed to follow. Now, tell my why it makes sense when at the top rung of a social institution qualifies seniors to be able to commit an act of immaturity; that freshman behavior people. Basically, the next time anybody thinks it’s a good idea to steal a car or put something in the mouth of the tiger that shouldn’t be there, think again.

The Hi.Life is an open forum to provide up to date and pertinent information compiled by high school journalists. The magazine exists to credibly explain all facts in a professional, yet entertaining manner. We will be a bold and trusted publication that raises the bar of high school journalism.The Hi.Life newsmagazine is a student led publication. Our obligation to readers is to provide credible information to the student body. None of the opinions in our publication reflect the views of the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District. The Hi.Life is composed of the original ideas and opinions of our staff. The Hi.Life strives to create a professional news magazine that provides accurate insight and entertainment with confidence and excellence, with an obligation of creating an unbiased and reliable publication.

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In case we need to get a hold of parents or friends.

We use them anyway in case of an emergency, it helps keep in touch.

Man on the Street

People will use them anyway, it would save greenslips and that would save trees.

Why should students be able to use cell phones during passing periods?

Because we aren’t in class trying to learn.

Staff Editorial Recently the Hi.Life staff has been informed that instead of the “usual suspects” four-hour-detentions have been filled with cell phone users. This staff questions if the “usual” offenses have lessened and violations of the cell phone policy have increased or if teachers are on more aware of the texting going on in their classrooms. “When the principals visited, it opened teachers’ eyes about cell phones but did the inverse to students,” English teacher Stacy Allison said. This is the answer given to us: The student body is disregarding the warnings of teachers’ heightened sensitivity for cell phones and are therefore receiving more green slips. Even though teachers seem to be justified in handing out more green slips for cell phone use, this does not explain the decrease in green slips for seemingly worse offenses. It’s

ridiculous to punish a student who simply checks the time on his phone without interrupting class while leaving a student who is throwing paper airplanes alone. The answer to this problem is to bring back cell phone use in the halls during passing period. Four years ago the cell phone use was noticeably absent during class time. Cell phone use becomes a problem when students are having to hide their phones. If students were allowed to use their cell phones during passing periods, there would be an obvious decrease in cell phone usage during class. Classes could be conducted uninterrupted because students will not be preoccupied about checking text messages when they know they will be able to use their cell phones in thirty minutes. Cell phones should also be allowed in the cafeteria unless, of course, students begin to talk with their mouths full.

Animated Outlook By: Drew Levota

-Skylar Hupp -Zach Wiseman -Emily Grube -Matthew Williams

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Angles & Demons --A well-known scientist is murdered. A deadly substance called anti-matter is stolen and placed in Vatican City. Four cardinals are held

hostage on the night of Conclave, the Catholic tradition to elect a new pope. The ancient brotherhood of Illuminati comes out of hiding. All of this happens within twenty-four hours and in that day, the world changes. Robert Langdon, the main character, is a professor in the United States. He receives a fax of a dead man, Leonardo Vetra, with an ambigram brand that reads ‘Illuminati.’ The fax is from CERN, a center of science and physics in Switzerland. Within two hours Langdon is speaking with the head of CERN, Kohler, in the former apartment of the deceased scientist. This starts a mad search for the

reason Vetra died. The deceased’s daughter and co-worker, Vittoria, flies in from field research in the Galapagos Islands and reveals their top-secret project, anti-matter. In their quest for an answer to their question of who killed Leonardo Vetra and why, Vittoria and Langdon are sent to Rome, more specifically Vatican City, where the preferiti, the four cardinals most likely to become pope, have disappeared. This all happens within the first few chapters of the book Angels & Demons a suspenseful historical fiction novel by Dan Brown. The intensity of the first few chapters continues throughout the novel. The book is highly enjoyable. It captures the essence of the battle between science and religion, a battle that has been fought since the time of Galileo Galilei. This book is impossible to stop reading once started. It has a good mix of fact and fiction, which heightens the interest in the novel.

Other books by the author: The Da Vinci Code

Deception PointDigital Fortress

Reader Review

Crank -- Drugs, alcohol, and partying are a percentage of the teenage t o p i c s d i s c u s s e d

in the book Crank. Honor student Kristina Georgia Snow travels to Albuquerque, New Mexico to visit her absentee father. While staying at her father’s run down apartment, she meets her knight in shining

armor, Adam. Adam brings the worst out in Kristina. The bad part of her has a name, Bree. This person does not care what people think, what she does or if she is liked or not. Bree is the exact opposite of Kristina. While at her father’s house, Kristina was also introduced to crank, Adam’s favorite drug. As three weeks pass, crank quickly takes over Kristina’s life. She does not eat, drink, or sleep.

When she leaves her father’s house, her mother notices something is different with her daughter. She notices that Kristina has lost a lot of weight and her attitude is completely different. Kristina begins hanging out with a new crowd that does drugs and her parents do not approve of. This book was great. It depicted teen issues in a real light. It shows the difficulties of

being the good girl. It shows the horrible effects of drugs, alcohol, and partying. Crank is an insightful look at the difficulties of getting off of drugs. It shows that getting started is a lot easier than stopping.

Other books by Ellen Hopkins: Burned

ImpulseGlass

Angels & Demons review written by Meighan Walsh.

Crank review written by Rebecca Burandt.

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Who: Say Anything When: Saturday, April 21 Where: Beaumont Club Cost: $15 plus service charge

Who: Brad Paisley, Kelly Pickler, Taylor Swift When: Friday, May 11 Where: Verizon Wireless Cost: $20 and up

Who: Afroman When: Friday, April 20 Where: The Granada Cost: $10 plus service charge

Concert Corner

Celebrity Look Alike Lights fl ash, paparazzi push for the perfect shot, and names are called from the other side of the velvet rope, only to notice the red carpet fade to tile and the fl ashes to blinking fl uorescent lights. The scene may be a dream for some students that resemble a famous face.

By: Laura Reed and Josh Wallace

816-501-4100 | 800-842-6776 | www.rockhurst.edu

Apply online for free at www.rockhurst.edu/applyRockhurst University admits students of any race, color and national or ethnic origin.

Renowned.Respected.Solid as a ROCK.

ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY• Ranked consistently by U.S. News and World Report

among the top 15 master’s universities in the Midwest

• Offers more than 50 graduate and undergraduate programs taught by nationally recognized faculty

• Located in the cultural and business heart of Kansas City, near the famed Country Club Plaza

Freshman Jessica Noe is often called “D-Fan” by her classmates. It does not take two

and a half looks to see that Chris Bobal and Jon Cryer from 2 1/2 Men look alike.

Principal John Faulkenberry bears a strong resemblance to Steve Carrell from The Offi ce.

It is pretty funny that Leon, custodian, looks just like comedian Dave Chappelle

Students and staff shine like celebs

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Soccer Superstars

Name: Krista Turner (Left)Number: 10Position: ForwardBest Moment: Scored 8 goals in one game.Favorite thing about soccer: TeammatesNickname: KTFavorite Pro Player: Mia HammFuture Plans: University of Memphis

Name: Lizzy Simonin (Right)Number: 20Position: Center MidBest Moment: Scoring anytimeFavorite thing about soccer: Friends and winning.Nickname: LizzyFavorite Pro Player: Ronaldinho Future Plans: College to play soccer

Soccer girls lead the way to a successful season

By: Chris Matthews Photos: Alex Giddings

Gone FishingCatch some fishing knowledge with senior Nathan Graham

By: Jason Kingsolver

When the weather starts to warm up so the does the water which is great time to go fishing. Spring is one the most popular time of year to go fishing. It is when the weather is nice and the fish become more active. “I like to fish in the spring because all the fish are spawning and I’ve been cooped up all winter,” senior Nathan Graham said. People wonder what is so fun about going and sitting on the bank or in a boat waiting for a fish to bite a hook. “It’s the thrill of catching a big one, and the relaxation you get when out on a lake,” Graham said. Although, casting a line out into a random spot on a pond or lake will not usually catch a “big one.” “Fish near structures, don’t go out to the middle of the lake and drop a line,”

The Big One The Large mouth Bass are the most popular fish to fish for. “I really like fishing for Large mouth Bass because you can catch them all year any they put up a really good fight,” senior Nathan Graham said. Photo/AP

Graham said. Graham has fished everywhere from Canada to local ponds and lakes. Although his favorite place to fish is Canada he also has some favorite local fishing spots. “I like to fish at Chris Bordner’s pond, I catch a lot of fish out there. I have caught a nine pound bass and am getting it mounted,” Graham said. Although this is a private pond and not any one can fish there, there are many public ponds and lakes in the area that anyone can fish at. “I like Prairie Lee Lake it has good bass and

crappie fishing, and the pond at Legacy it has good bass fishing,” Graham said. In order to fish on private and public lakes one must purchase a fishing license. Fishing license are easy to get, and can be purchased at many stores. So as the weather and water warm up and the fish begin to become more active. More and more people will be heading to the local lakes to get their share of the action.

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Running WildBy: Aaron Hanshaw

The Tiger boys’ track team is dashing into this season, but not without a little hard work

Making History...How close this year’s track athletes are to the records

Feet are pounding pavement in the hot, bright sun. Sweat is dripping from the bodies of athletes eager to get inside for a drink. Coaches are screaming, Work the turn, and Fast-er! Faster!. Knees are shaking and legs are beginning to feel weak. Track season has just started and practice is already rough. “Mondays and Wednesdays are workout days, and those are really hard. You are pretty much guaran-teed to throw up,” sophomore Robbie Beckert said. “The rest of the days are event days where you get good at whatever you do.” Beckert is in the 400 meter dash and is on the mile relay team. He is glad the coaches push him hard and realizes that improvement always has a price. “If you want to be good, you have to work hard,” Beckert said. “If you are tired and throwing up, you know you are working hard.” Beckert’s hard work seems to be paying off already. In the first meet of the season, the Mule Indoor Relays, Beckert placed fifteenth out of thirty-four in the 400 meter dash. He was also part of the mile relay team that finished first at the same meet. His

sprinting coach, BJ Hair, believes the team’s tireless work ethic contributed to the good finishes at the meet. “They work extremely hard,” Hair said. “[Track] is definitely not for the faint of heart because the guys run everything really hard.” Hair also believes that he has a great group of runners this year that push themselves harder than most runners do. That is why he is looking forward to what the rest of the season brings. “I’m very excited about this season,” Hair said. “We have a really good core group of guys that are very tough. That group is led by Ryan Ruble, our returning all-state runner. He is great.” Ruble was also part of the mile relay team with Beckert that finished first. On top of that, Ruble finished second in the 400 meter dash, and was in the long, triple, and high jump events. Ruble knows that doing well in all of those events puts a target on his back. “It feels good [finishing high at meets]. It can be hard though, knowing that people are out to get you,” Ruble said. Ruble, who will play soccer at

the University of Memphis next fall, and the entire track team should be excited for this season. They had several athletes do well at their first meet and have a long, but possibly rewarding couple of months ahead of them. After all their hard work, it seems that they may be running wild on their opponents all season.

Name of Event Current Record (Athlete) This Year’s Closest Time or Length (Athlete)

Long Jump 24’ 1 3/4” (John Lynch) 21’ 1” (Ryan Ruble)

Shot Put 54’ 6 1/2” (Geoff Gladish) Now Broken

54’ 8” (Brian Chiles) Broke Previous Record

400 Meter Dash 47.86 sec. (Kendall Pyant) 49.31 sec. (Ryan Ruble)

Pole Vault 16’ 3” (Tom Jordan) 13’ 6” (Alex Giddings)

Running Hard. Junior Dave Guinta, junior Tyler Keel, junior Steve Ardoin, and freshman Billy Neds were getting their run in at track practice. “They work really hard,” sprinters coach BJ Hair said. “They run everything really hard.” Ardoin and Keel are distance runners, while Neds and Guinta run the 800 meter dash. Photo by/ David Fiser

Runner UpNational Champ

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I Want to Ride My BikeGet into the cycle By: Amber Laddish

Four Better or Worse By: Andrew Hoien

GeorgetownFlorida UCLAOhio State3rd Place 4th Place

Bad - The only blemish in Florida’s dominating run to a second straight title was Joakim Noah’s less-than-stellar play. It’s not that he didn’t play well, it’s that it was not the style of play we have come to expect from him over the years.

Player - It’s none other than the Final Four Most Outstanding Player, Corey Brewer. Brewer showed offensive and defensive explosivness with the ability to take the game in his hands and make clutch shots.

Good - Take your pick. From being the fi rst team in fi fteen years to repeat, to being on an eighteen game posteason win streak (including the SEC tournament), Florida dominated. The entire team came back and showed how to defend a title.

Good - A deep run to the Final Four put Gerogetown back into the national spotlight. They also showed their ability to create easy fast break points, due to phenominal guard play,along with being able to play to any tempo that they need.

Good - Ohio State had the right mix of a solid defense (aided by excellent backcourt pressure) and a consistant offense that made big shots again and again. Greg Oden lived up to all of the hype, and showed everyone his unlimited potential.

Good - Their defense was the best in the tournament without a doubt, and their physical play allowed them to breeze through the tough San Jose Region, including an impressive win over a more athletic, but ill-prepared Kansas team.

Bad - As good as the defense was for UCLA, the offense was that bad. Poor shot selection and turnovers, even in victories, (21 turnovers in the regional fi nal) fi nally caught up with this team, as Florida’s press frustrated them all night.

Player - Aaron Affl alo gets the nod here. He was not only the biggest defensive presence on the perimeter, but also was UCLA’s only consistant scoring threat, showing his speed and smooth shot.

Bad - As good as Roy Hibbert and Jeff Green are, Georgetown relied on bench play all year. Most games they got it, and when they didn’t, they faced inferior teams. Like UCLA however, their weakness burned them against a deep Ohio State.

Bad - Foul trouble was the constant theme during the Buckeye’s run. Outside shooting was also a problem spot, and in the title game against Florida, despite Oden’s efforts, Ohio State’s cold shooting and immaturity caught up to them.

Player - Roy Hibbert was a beast for the blue and grey. From getting crutial boards, to making the clutch plays, he had it all. If he cuts down on the fouls, and works on shot selection, he should be a physical force next year.

Player - Mike Conley Jr. is the easy pick. Oden played well, but Conley Jr.’s backcourt presence, along with his superior court vision, excellent shot selection and Nash-like passes, carred the Buckeyes to the title game.

The Final Four reviewed

It’s three o’clock on a Tuesday afternoon, and the weather is perfect. It’s sunny, and just warm enough for shorts and a light jacket. The schools are letting out, and a rumble of various car radios and basses fi ll the air. While junior James Fisher’s classmates are headed home to catch the newest episode of The Hills or Lost, Fisher is spending his afternoon outdoors riding his bike. “I really like riding my bike, it’s the only thing I’m good at and it helps me stay in shape,” Fisher said. Although biking is not a common form of exercise, it is a great way to stay and shape, and can be a fun and easy hobby. “I’ve raced BMX since I was little, and now I still ride my bike all over Kansas City,” Fisher said. Allthough Lee’s Summit is not a scene for the Tour de France, there

are still biking and walking trails just waiting to be rode on. Bikes can also be ridden on sidewalks around the neighborhood, and local gyms provide stationary bikes if the weather is not perfect for an outdoor ride. With this in mind, Fisher rides his bikes, both BMX and street bike, almost daily. “I ride about four times a week, depending on the weather. When I’m not on my street bike, I’m out practicing my BMX skills,” Fisher said. Biking is a great way to get a workout, and is a great alternative to running. It gets the heart pumping, the blood racing, and is a great lower body workout. “It’s my only form of exercise, and it’s what keeps me busy and in shape. I’ve been riding since I was three, and I’ll probably be riding for a lot longer,” Fisher said.

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Ride On. Trek bikes are top sellers at Bike America. “About 90% of our sales are Trek,” employee Kevin Lange said. The Trek 820 is the best selling Trek BMX bike and costs $250.

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Name: Colin Graham Grade: SeniorHow to stay entertained: I like to mess around and make fun of people. Wierdest Superstition: Never swing in the on deck circle. Sunglasses?: NopePre-Game Song: John Deer by Joe DiffeySunflower seed Flavor: RanchGlove Type: Tan and Black Mizuno Hat Type: Flat

The Boys of SummerMeet three of our LSHS baseball players

By: Craig Williams

Name: Travis MosbyGrade: JuniorHow to stay entertained: Say funny things and make fun of teammates.Wierdest Superstition: Put candy in my socks.Sunglasses?: YesPre-Game Song: Why I’m hot by MimsSunflower seed Flavor: RanchGlove Type: Brown no particular brandHat Type: Flat because I’m Fly

Name: Bryan Stoeffler Grade: SeniorHow to stay entertained: Shoot sunflower seeds out my nose.Wierdest Superstition: Same wristband same armSunglasses?: Yes, definitely Pre-Game Song: Writing on the walls by UnderoathSunflower seed Flavor: JalapenoGlove Type: Maroon and Tan Mizuno Hat Type: Curved

As we enter the spring season, it is time to start looking once again at our lowly Kansas City Royals. Just like every year we enter the season with the hope that finally this year the Royals will be respectable. However, this year I feel that there is some hope for the team. With new general manager Dayton Moore, the team has finally spent a large amount of money on a free agent. Whether they overpaid for their new ace Gil Meche is up for debate, but if he can put up a few more performances like the one he had on opening day, most people will like the signing. Meche is not the only reason for hope, for the first time in a long time the Royals have several young players that worth the price of admission. Alex Gordon, Mark Teahen and Zack Grienke give the Royals a core group young players that hopefully will to lead to success in the future. So in the end for the first time in many years the Royals have realistic hope to be a decent team and while we may not see the complete results this year, we should be able to see the hope for the future.

It’s going, going, it’s caught. The out fielding positions in baseball are sometime over shadowed by that of the pitcher or infielders, however these positions are just as important and crucial to the game as any other position.

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Battle for the BucksStudents perform at popular fund raiser for Project Grad

Almost 500 students from Lee’s Summit, and Lee’s Summit West high schools crowded in to the Performing Arts Center this past Thursday to watch their peers battle it out for four hours of recording time with Low Key Productions.

Lee’s Summit West senior Kyle Beck dances and sings as one of the two front men of Pterodactyl Rise.

The winning band Evalynn comprised of [left to right] seniors Austin Shipman, Cameron Wiley, Cayla Solsberg, and Matt Musgrave. Sophomore Matt Brown. Longview student Zach Burmaster, and LS senior David Fiser.

Lee’s Summit West senior Logan Coy of Tantalus solos for the crowd.

Lee’s Summit graduate Shawn Swadley studied the crowd while singing with his band Take A Gander [TAG] last Thursday.

Lee’s Summit graduate Joey Brunk jams out on his keyboard as the opening band for the Project Grad Battle of the Bands.

Photos By : Elizabeth Fuller