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VIEWLiberty North High School Eagle’s
Volume 2 Issue 2 September 28, 2011
CONTENTS
David RoelofzOne of North’s own brings many positive attributes to the drumline.
Changes in the Cafeteria Healthier food options bring a new outlook to the school’s cafeteria.
Hudl.comNorth’s students study a new form of technology aiding many sports programs.
The Preforming Arts TheaterLiberty North’s finally gets completed and prepares for its first real preformances.
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OUR STAFF
OUR MISSION
Haley RichardsonDylan SanchezCeci KuronKevin PageSavana MorrisonCassidy WarneBailey ReardonKelsea Graham
Editor-In-ChiefEditor-In-ChiefPhotographerPhotographerInDepth EditorStudent Life EditorSpotlight EditorA&E Editor
Katelen PermenterEmily RhewMadi SaundersCortney SnyderBenjamin Whalen Payton WolffBrock MitchellJennifer Higgins
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Our mission for the 2011-2012 school year is to create a quality magazine that informs our readers as well as provide a professional journalism experience for all members involved. The Eagle’s View is a public forum of student expression.
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JUSTFOR FUN
ON THE COVERJunior Jessica Wawiorka gets ready to return the ball to her opponet at the match at Oak Park on Thursday September 15. “The fact that we have so many people requires everyone to work together everyday. We have an opportunity to work together closely like a family,” Wawiorka said. Photos by Kevin Page.
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TRINIDAD’S TRIVIAAn apple a day will keep the doctor away.
Remember all through grade school we were taught to eat at least 3 servings of fruits and veggies every day. Well that is not the case anymore. The new guidelines heading towards the USDA is in the process of changing. Why change a guideline we have had in place for over 30 years? Ask yourself this: “Do I know anyone with cancer, Heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes or a history of stroke?” Chances are you do! Americans are seeing a strong increase in these types of diseases. It is not necessarily what we put into our bodies, but what we DO NOT put into our bodies. FRUITS and VEGGIES!! If you want to have a lower risk of cancer or heart problems consider following the new guidelines that are being put into place….So how many servings of fruits and veggies should we have each day? 1. 4 servings
2. 6 servings
3. 8 servings
FALL CROSSWORDACROSS1. The most uncomfortable part of the dance. 4. Where does Alice visit? 6. Girls dresses are typically.
DOWN1. Homecoming is usually a ____-______event. 2. Flowers given to the gentlemen. 3. Place to have dinner before the dance. 5. Large luxurious car.
What happened to all the real potatoes? A new school year brings new changes. Even though few have been made, one
of the biggest changes occurred in cafeteria. The transfers from normal potato fries to the new sweet potato fries have been the most noticeable switch by the students. The new fries, which contain a much more substantial amount of vitamin A than regular white potatoes fries. Are just one of the healthy choices that have been made to the menus for lunch. “We are required to have 51% of all the grains we serve be whole grains, we are not allowed to supply salt shakers to the students, we have to serve three types of fruit each week and one orange vegetable a week,” head
cafeteria worker Michelle Doberstine said. A few students welcome the idea of a healthier meal plan, rather than the old food, which was not nearly as nutritious. “I like the new food. It taste better than the old food and it’s a lot different than all of the other food that schools provide,” junior Sarah Jane Gooding said. The new food might be more nutritious, but some students would rather have food that they enjoy eating, instead of the new healthier food. “I don’t really like the new food. It doesn’t taste very good. There is no flavor. Even the chicken patty isn’t good anymore, neither is the pizza,” said senior Hugo Mendoza. Even though the caloric value may not have
changed too much with the new menus, the intake amount of calories can change depending on the choices made by the person consuming the food. “The food can be as healthy as you want it too. If you want to eat unhealthy then order pizza and cookies. If you don’t then grab something a little more healthy,” Social Studies teacher Brian Clark said. Although the opinions about the new food are varied, the final reason for the new food is to make sure that students eat healthy and can maintain a healthy life style during their time here at Liberty North. Not only can eating healthy help now, but it also teaches students healthy eating habits for the future.
In the 2011-2012 school year, new changes have come to Liberty North’s cafeteria
WHAT’S ON THE MENU?
STORY BY KATELYNN DOWNEY
Senior Kathryn Supernaut prepares her salad, a heathier lunch option offered in the cafeteria. “I get salad every day because all the food tastes the same to me, and a salad is healthier,” Supernaut said.
The cafeteria staff line up to deliver lunch to students during one of the four lunch shifts. “I like the new food a lot more than the Junior High because there are more choices,” sophomore Caroline Gomez said. Photos taken by Kevin Page.
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( )FOOD & LIFESTYLE
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CHILI TORTILLA CHIPS
Per serving (6 chips): Calories 80; Fat 3 g (Saturated 0 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 106 mg; Carbohydrate 13 g; Fiber 2 g; Protein 2 g
1 Package of 6 in. Corn Tortillas2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil1 Tbsp. Chili Powder1/2 tsp. saltA “pinch” of cayenne
How to do it:
Health Facts:
sold yummy fruits like watermelon, apples, strawberries and kiwis and the fabulous tasting ones rather than the weird fruits. My ultimate result in serving better fruits here at school would be the creation of a fruit bar! How fantastic would that be? Being able to walk up to a “serve yourself” fruit bar and being able to pick out a whole tray of mouth-watering fruits. The cafeteria ladies could even serve both weird fruits and the normal fruits that kids actually like. Now, kids always say they don’t like fruit, but I know better than to listen to that non-sense. I have never met a kid who doesn’t like at least one fruit, and if you’re one of those kids, then I’m sorry, but you need to broaden your horizons. Maybe, with the help of a fruit bar during your lunch period would allow you to explore the world of awesome fruits. Not only would it make me happy, but it’s healthy too! Its not like I suggested a Cookie Bar where they serve cookies all day everyday, which I wouldn’t mind, but at least I’m being realistic. Fruit is healthy and a fruit bar would be a huge hit in the cafeteria because I know kids like it better than a salad bar. But, I’ll let Mama do her thing, but it should be known that a fruit bar would rock the cafeteria, almost as much as the cookies do.
FABULOUS FRUIT BAR?
What you need:
Bailey ReardonSpotlight Editor
Food & Lifestyle Editor
Cut twelve 6-inch corn tortillas into 6 wedges each. Toss the wedges with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a pinch of cayenne. Working in batches, spread on 2 baking sheets; bake at 350 degrees F until golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
Bailey ReardonFood and Lifestyle Editor
The everlasting taste of flavorful fruits is more than just a favorite of mine. I eat fruit at home, I eat fruit on the go, and the only place I don’t eat it at is school. Without bringing fruit in my lunch, I wouldn’t get any or a very wide variety in the serving area of the cafeteria. The cafeteria ladies say they serve fruit here and there but they really don’t. I see it from time to time but it’s always the weird fruits, like melon, peaches, and pears, the ones kids don’t and won’t eat. I would be much happier if they
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DAVID
He plays the drums, he acts, and sings his heart out to his favorite songs. He is talented and charms most people. He is the one and only; David
Roelofsz.Junior David Roelofsz is on Liberty North High School’s Drum Line. Every time there is a home game for Liberty North, David is always at the game playing around with his drums. Out of all of the band, the drum line is the most heard, and most likely David Roelofsz is heard.“I’ve wanted to play the drums since I was six, and I do it non-stop,” Roelofsz said.For David, hitting his drumsticks on his drums is something he has always and still loves to do. Roelofsz has tried to play other instruments, like the guitar and the piano, but he had always favored the drums more.“I think he’s very talented, it’s something he was born to do”, said junior Jessa Adams, Not only does David play the drums, but he acts too. For David, acting is something he loves to do, along with playing drums. “Roelofsz is an excellent actor who displays a strength
in interpreting a character,” drama teacher David Young said.David though, doesn’t act just because it’s something he likes to do, he does it for the entertainment. “I love making people laugh, I wanted to do something that makes the crowd laugh.” Roelofsz said.David has done talent shows and in 9th grade he was in South Valley Junior High’s production of Romeo and Juliet. For all of the plays he had done he was the lead. In Romeo and Juliet he played ‘Romeo’ and in Grease he played the character ‘Danny.’“Grease was the most fun play I’ve ever done. It was a lot easier to get into for the people than the other plays I’ve done,” Roelofsz saidRoelofsz says music is something that inspires him to do the things he loves. Some of his favorite bands are alternative rock, ones like Foster The People and Cold War Kids. “It’s the type of music I can listen to and never get tired of,” Roelofsz said.Roelofsz is a creative talent with a diverse set of skills.
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STORY BY EMILY RHEW
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Roelofsz performs at the football game against William Chrisman. “David is like a mythical beast. When he plays the drums I see his alter ego flood above his actual body and it is beautiful,” senior Clay Brendel said.
Roelofsz enjoys lunch with his friend, junior Cameron Hellrich. “David is outrageous and spontanious person and an awsome friend,” Hellerich said.
During halftime, Roelofsz performs with the rest of Liberty Norht’s band. “Drumline is fun, the guys are great. We’ve been working hard since the second week of summer,” Roelofsz said.
Junior shares passion for his music and acting abilities
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Recently, a 9:00 p.m. curfew was put in place for anyone 18 and under. The new curfew is an attempt to lessen the violence in many shopping and dining
districts. The violence had been escalading, however the final straw came when three people were shot and injured at The County Club Plaza on August 14. The 9:00 p.m. curfew will apply to Zona Rosa, The Plaza, Westport, Downtown, as well as 18 and Vine. Numerous students feel the curfew is too harsh to fit most teens’ lives. “ The curfew is hard to oblige by as a teenager, it alters many of our lives,” sophomore Breanna Hutsell said. Though students feel that the new curfew is a little too strict, most adult figures agree with the new rules.
“I think the curfew is a good thing because when large groups of kids gather, bad things happen,” LPD Officer Kyle Hamline said. If caught breaking the curfew, violators will face a maximum fine of $500. Most people feel that this is a very harsh price to pay for only being out too late. “I don’t think the fine should be so large. That’s a lot of money to pay,” senior Torie Felsinger said. Though numerous students disagree with the expensive fine, elders feel otherwise. “Stiff penalties result in the acceptance of laws, therefore teenagers will take responsibility for their actions,” Hamline said.
Several students understand the new rules and believe that the curfew is a fair alternative for most teens. “I think that the curfew is fair because teenagers are the ones that started the issues in the first place, therefore all must suffer the consequences,” junior Nolan Denton said. Though the curfew will alter countless lives, the majority of adults and teens agree with the new law. “I feel that the new curfew is fair because adolescents need guidelines to insure safety, as well as securing the properties of shop owners,” Hamline said. Though the new curfew law is strict, and the fines are stiff, numerous teens will hopefully begin to stay out of trouble, making these communities better places to be.
CUTTINGCURFEWS
Zona Rosa and the Country Club Plaza have changed their curfew times to limit problems with teenagers. Many students are upset with the time changes and feel like they do not have enough time to shop and socialize. But the time change of the curfew does not affect everyone. “There’s really not any point of being out that late any ways, so the curfew change wasn’t a big issue,” sophomore Paige Stegman said. Photo by Ceci Kuron.
Late night shoppers are now cut short on their shopping sprees in the evenings
STORY BY SHELBY GREGO
( )STUDENT LIFE
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FAST LANE
Speeding tickets and teens go together. Liberty, Missouri is like any other city when it comes to teenagers and speeding tickets. It is inevitable: teenagers will get speeding tickets.
Speeding can be going over the speed limit by two miles or twenty miles. “I think speeding tickets are the easiest to get because there’s just that thin line between going the speed limit and going over. I deserved my ticket. It’s one of those things where even if you are going just two miles per hour over, you are still technically speeding,” Special Education teacher Zach Osborne said. The police in Liberty are like any other department in the sense that they are not out to give teenagers problems but are actually there to protect them. They have the option of giving a warning or giving a ticket. They are trying to make the city of Liberty safe for everyone and they do not always give tickets; sometimes they are just warnings. “I got pulled over for speeding and the policeman only gave me a warning. He probably just gave me a warning because he knew that I hadn’t gotten in trouble before and I was just a minor, ” junior Jake Bakeman said. If a teen is not lucky enough to only get a warning then they have to decide how to deal with a ticket. The options are to pay it, challenge it, or sometimes there is the option of getting it amended. Many people choose to hire an attorney to challenge or get the ticket amended. Amending a ticket does not make the ticket go away; it just reduces it to a lower offense, which prevents it from causing insurance rates to increase. The trade-off is that it costs a significant amount to pay an attorney, and the fine is generally twice the amount of the ticket. “I was on Flintlock and I was going 65 in a 45. He wrote my ticket for a 45 in a 40. It cost $106.60. I decided not to get it amended and just pay it because I wanted to just get it over with,” junior Sarah Gabauer said. Teenagers are new to driving and the best way to avoid speeding tickets is to be aware of speed limit signs in the area and to drive the speed limit. An example is the variation of speed limits right in front of the school on A Highway. The 35 MPH speed limit in front of the school will most likely cause some tickets in the future. Students just need to be aware and careful in driving to prevent that next speeding ticket.
Speeding tickets have been keeping teen driver’s in check for years. “Getting this ticket really opened my eyes, it made me realize that I’m not a Nascar driver and I need to be more careful,” junior Kyle Malone said.
Driving over the speed limit is a cautious action and speeding tickets are one consequence
STORY BY BEN WHALEN
Photo by Cassidy Warne.
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me
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hang
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life
not
only
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peo
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of N
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York
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r pe
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all
over
the
co
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cul
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have
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mer
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in
vinc
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si
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horr
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trus
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lived
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New
Jer
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the
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st o
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mer
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firs
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that
had
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int
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st a
n ac
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soon
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stru
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do
to h
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Tra
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ll an
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ke t
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e lo
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feel
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of
safe
ty a
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nity
of
the
nati
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way
. Alt
houg
h th
en u
nsur
e of
w
here
an
yone
w
ould
go
ne
xt,
Am
eric
an s
oldi
ers
have
fou
ght
hard
to
ree
stab
lish
the
feel
ings
as
they
to
ok t
own
the
terr
oris
ts t
hat
reek
ed
havo
c up
on o
ur c
ount
ry.
YOU?
Imag
es o
n TV
, sh
owin
g co
nfus
ed
civi
lians
ju
mpi
ng
from
sk
yscr
aper
s.
Dis
trau
ght
citi
zens
w
atch
ing
in
horr
or
from
be
low
, un
able
to
do a
nyth
ing
to h
elp.
The
da
y th
e Tw
in T
ower
s in
New
Yor
k C
ity
fell
to t
he g
roun
d, l
eft
man
y pe
ople
in a
sta
te o
f de
vast
atio
n an
d co
nfus
ion.
Ten
yea
rs l
ater
, Li
bert
y N
orth
stu
dent
s an
d fa
cult
y ar
e st
ill
rem
embe
ring
the
day,
Sep
tem
ber 1
1,
and
the
feel
ings
tha
t co
me
wit
h th
e ho
rrify
ing
mem
orie
s.
“
I w
as a
fre
shm
an in
hig
h sc
hool
. I
was
ju
st
in
shoc
k.
They
ke
pt
repl
ayin
g it
and
the
y st
oppe
d cl
ass
to w
atch
it.
I w
as u
pset
but
I c
ould
no
t be
lieve
it
was
rea
l. I
coul
d no
t di
gest
wha
t was
hap
peni
ng,”
Eng
lish
teac
her
Ros
elyn
n B
uffa
sai
d.
Am
eric
ans
wen
t in
to
imm
edia
te
dist
ress
. Pre
side
nt B
ush
was
read
ing
to th
e ch
ildre
n at
Boo
ker E
lem
enta
ry
Scho
ol in
Sar
asot
a, F
lori
da w
hen
he
lear
ned
of t
he a
ttac
k an
d m
ade
the
anno
unce
men
t to
Am
eric
a. S
tude
nts
wer
e pu
lled
out o
f cla
sses
and
take
n ho
me;
pa
rent
s w
ere
afra
id
thei
r to
wn
wou
ld b
e ne
xt. S
ome
stud
ents
st
ill r
emem
ber
not
unde
rsta
ndin
g w
hat w
as h
appe
ning
. “
I was
in C
alifo
rnia
; it w
as a
few
day
s af
ter
my
fifth
bir
thda
y. M
y pa
rent
s fr
eake
d ou
t whe
n th
ey fo
und
out a
nd
took
me
out o
f sch
ool.
My
mom
had
go
ne t
o th
e st
ore
and
boug
ht t
hing
s ju
st in
cas
e w
e w
ere
atta
cked
. I w
as
very
con
fuse
d,”
soph
omor
e A
ndre
w
Bra
cket
t sai
d.
As
stud
ents
of L
iber
ty N
orth
wer
e be
twee
n ki
nder
gart
en a
nd s
econ
d gr
ades
, mos
t did
not
und
erst
and
the
situ
atio
n at
firs
t.
“I w
as in
sec
ond
grad
e. M
y te
ache
r ju
st s
aid
bad
peop
le h
ad c
rash
ed
plan
es i
nto
build
ings
in
New
Yor
k.
Whe
n I
got
hom
e, m
y m
om w
as
upse
t an
d to
ld m
e m
ore
abou
t th
e pl
anes
bei
ng c
rash
ed.
I re
mem
ber
bein
g co
nfus
ed
and
not
know
ing
wha
t w
as g
oing
on
and
then
I s
aw
the
plan
es c
rash
ing
and
I was
sca
red
and
cryi
ng,”
sen
ior
Bai
ley
Bar
nett
sa
id.
Th
e ps
ycho
logi
cal i
mpa
ct c
hang
ed
life
not
only
for
the
peo
ple
of N
ew
York
, bu
t fo
r pe
ople
all
over
the
co
untr
y.
“It
cha
nged
the
cul
ture
. W
e do
no
t do
thi
ngs
the
sam
e an
ymor
e.
You
have
to
be a
ble
to e
xpla
in w
hy
it h
appe
ned
in o
rder
to
esta
blis
h fe
elin
g sa
fe a
gain
and
it w
as d
ifficu
lt
to e
xpla
in w
hy i
t ha
d ha
ppen
ed,”
Ps
ycho
logy
teac
her D
oug
Dav
is s
aid.
W
hen
peop
le st
arte
d un
ders
tand
ing
the
atta
ck m
ore,
life
had
not
icea
bly
chan
ged
for
man
y A
mer
ican
s.
Peop
le w
ere
wal
king
on
eggs
hells
; A
mer
ica
no
long
er
felt
in
vinc
ible
si
nce
the
horr
ifyin
g in
trus
ion.
“I
hav
e fa
mily
on
the
Eas
t C
oast
th
at s
aid
the
curf
ews
chan
ged
for
a w
hile
, an
d se
curi
ty g
ot r
eally
tig
ht
ever
ywhe
re b
ecau
se th
ey w
ere
afra
id
of it
hap
peni
ng a
gain
,” D
avis
sai
d.
A
fter
the
hun
dred
s of
civ
ilian
s on
th
e pl
anes
w
ere
kille
d fr
om
hija
cker
s, a
irpo
rt s
ecur
ity
incr
ease
d si
gnifi
cant
ly.
Bef
ore
the
atta
ck,
ther
e w
as j
ust
a w
alk
thro
ugh
a m
etal
det
ecto
r an
d of
f to
the
nex
t ar
ea. A
nyon
e w
ho h
as b
een
thro
ugh
airp
ort
secu
rity
rec
entl
y kn
ows
how
st
rict
it
is;
ever
ythi
ng i
s re
mov
ed
from
pe
ople
’s
pock
ets,
a
pers
on
mus
t w
alk
thro
ugh
a m
etal
det
ecto
r th
at s
cans
the
ir b
ody
on t
he s
cree
n,
and
all
lugg
age
mus
t be
rum
mag
ed
thro
ugh
and
sear
ched
.
“I
lived
in
New
Jer
sey.
I c
ould
ac
tual
ly
see
the
tow
ers
from
m
y sc
hool
and
I s
aw t
hem
whe
n th
ey
colla
psed
. The
re w
as to
ns o
f sec
urit
y ev
eryw
here
, tr
affic
w
as
pack
ed
beca
use
ther
e w
ere
fire
truc
ks
driv
ing
over
to
help
eve
ryon
e ne
ar
the
tow
ers,
” ju
nior
Nad
ir D
augh
tery
sa
id.
P
resi
dent
Bus
h, a
long
wit
h th
e re
st o
f A
mer
ica,
tho
ught
the
firs
t pl
ane
that
had
cra
shed
int
o on
e of
th
e to
wer
s w
as ju
st a
n ac
cide
nt. B
ut
soon
aft
er t
he s
econ
d pl
ane
stru
ck
into
the
othe
r to
wer
, eve
ryon
e kn
ew
it w
as d
elib
erat
e. B
y th
e ti
me
the
thir
d an
d fo
urth
pl
anes
cr
ashe
d in
to t
he P
enta
gon
and
an e
mpt
y Pe
nnsy
lvan
ia fi
eld,
it
was
obv
ious
th
e na
tion
was
und
er a
ttac
k.
A
s th
e 10
yea
r an
nive
rsar
y of
the
at
tack
pas
ses,
peo
ple
reca
ll w
here
th
ey w
ere
at t
he t
ime
of t
he e
vent
. E
very
one
rem
embe
rs
the
empt
y fe
elin
g, k
now
ing
ther
e w
as n
othi
ng
anyo
ne c
ould
do
to h
elp.
As
Am
eric
a w
atch
ed th
e W
orld
Tra
de C
ente
r fa
ll an
d ta
ke t
hous
ands
of
lives
wit
h it
, th
e lo
ng-s
ince
est
ablis
hed
feel
ing
of
safe
ty a
nd u
nity
of
the
nati
on w
as
ripp
ed a
way
. Alt
houg
h th
en u
nsur
e of
w
here
an
yone
w
ould
go
ne
xt,
Am
eric
an s
oldi
ers
have
fou
ght
hard
to
ree
stab
lish
the
feel
ings
as
they
to
ok t
own
the
terr
oris
ts t
hat
reek
ed
havo
c up
on o
ur c
ount
ry.
Phot
o by
RJ W
ood.
“I re
mem
ber b
eing
ver
y ex
cite
d go
ing
up in
the
lift (
elev
ator
) bec
ause
it w
ent s
o qu
ickl
y. Y
ou c
ould
feel
the
pres
sure
pus
hing
on
your
bod
y. A
t the
top
I rem
embe
r bei
ng re
ally
exc
ited
abo
ut ‘t
he h
ighe
st o
pen
air v
iew
pla
tfor
m in
the
wor
ld.’
At t
hat a
ge (a
s yo
u sa
y, I
mus
t hav
e be
en 1
3 or
14)
you
alw
ays
wan
t to
brag
to y
our f
rien
ds a
bout
to c
ool t
hing
s yo
u ha
ve d
one,
” sa
id B
en W
ood.
Pho
to w
as ta
ken
in 1
973,
the
year
the
Wor
ld T
rade
Cen
ter o
pene
d, b
y RJ
Woo
d w
ith
a 35
mm
slid
e fil
m c
amer
a.
BREAKING DAWN-
IMMORTALS
THE BIG YEAR
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3
MOVIEChange of season brings new movies to the box office
STORY BY KATELEN PERMENTER
MADNESS
Photo illustration by Kelsea Graham
TWILIGHT SERIES
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Release date: November 11, 2011 Genre: Action Rated R
After the gods won the mythic wars against the Titans, a new form of evil threatens the land they call home. King Hyperion declares a war against all of humanity. After creating a mass bloodthirsty army flawed by his own land. Hyperion is in search of the legendary Epirus Bow, a weapon of great power; with it he could become unstoppable. The Greek gods realize this, but cannot intervene according to their laws. The only one who has a chance of stopping Hyperion is Theseus, secretly chosen by Zeus. Theseus must work to save his land and people from Hyperion and his reign.
Release date: October 11, 2011 Genre: Horror Rated R
The horror continues as Paranormal Activity proceeds with further insight on how Katie and Kristi, characters from the first movies, became ‘possessed’ by the devil. The movie is dated in 1988, which is much earlier than what the others have been. It also shows what happened to the two sisters after they disappeared from the two previous movies.
Release date: October 14, 2011 Genre: Comedy Not Rated
Jack Black, Owen Wilson, and Steve Martin compete as three bird watchers trying to find the most rare birds in North America at an annual event. The catch is, they only have one year. Every second counts as they find as many birds as possible. Each character is going through some sort of crisis; whether it be a work life, mid-life, or no life. They are all in hopes of finding what they are truly looking for in life.
Release date: November 18, 2011 Genre: Fantasy Rated PG-13
The Twilight Saga continues with Bella, Edward, and Jacob. Bella finally agrees to marry Edward, causing issues for everyone around them, especially Jacob. When Bella returns from the honeymoon and realizes she is pregnant, the characters begin to take on their toughest challenge yet, battling the Volutri; the royal family within the vampire world.
Release date: December 21, 2011 Genre: Mystery Not Rated
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo is the first movie in the trilogy of the best selling crime books “The Millennium Series.” The movie describes a mystery of the unsolved disappearance of an heiress. A journalist and a young female hacker set out to solve the mystery for themselves, stirring up many issues along the way.
THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO
Release date: September 30, 2011 Genre: Fantasy Rated R
Inspired by personal experience, 50/50 combines humor, friendship, and survival in a unique way. Joseph Gordon Levitt, of 10 Things I Hate About You, plays Adam who has a rare type of cancer and only a fifty percent chance to live. Kyle (Seth Rogan), Adam’s best friend, tries to help Adam cope with the use of relationships, but goes into his own selfish ways of dealing with the news of the cancer instead of giving Adam the support he truly needs. Adam’s friends do not know what to do because they each know there is nothing they truly can do.
50/50
COME ONE,
STORY BY MADI SAUNDERS
The stage is dark, suddenly the curtain rises, and a single spot light shines on the actress. Stage fright comes upon her, but she has to get over that; there is at least a thousand people, in the brand new Liberty North felt seats, here to see her sing the one solo. She
starts to sing, then when the song is over she receives a standing ovation. Last September, students in theater, stagecraft, plays, and musicals had to perform and put on productions in the Black Box Theater, but it will be different this year because Liberty North has completed construction of the Performing Arts Theater. The new Performing Arts Theater was revealed at the beginning of this school year. This year’s juniors and seniors know what it was like to perform in the Black Box Theater, and are now able to enjoy the new theater. “The Black Box is much smaller and you have to be more intimate with the audience. There is only room for about 65 people who can fit in there. In the new theater it can be more of a production,” senior Bailey Williams said. With the new theater available for stagecraft, students and actors, the anticipation for the first performance is rising around the school. “I’ve taught here for 19 years and I’ve never had a fully operational theater in the high school. It’s exciting to finally have a space where students can actually learn about all aspects of the theater,” theater teacher David Young said. Cast and crew members in the past put on productions in either the Black Box Theater, or before that, the Community Center. Now that Liberty North has a theater, they can perform for
a bigger audience in their own school. “I am so excited, it’s going to be awesome to play in the theater. We have one of the finest theaters in the state, it will be fun and an honor,” Williams said. The performing arts center is one of the finest theaters in a school in the state. It has seating for 1,000 people, wheelchair accessible, has two catwalks, and the technology to make a big show production, with an orchestra pit and lights. Now with the new theater, it allows more students to be involved with stagecraft. Which allows them to receive a full credit for doing the things they like to do. “I like stagecraft because I can build things and it is really fun working with the people and tools, plus the teacher is amazing,” sophomore Lisa Pendergrass said. The new Performing Arts Theater will be the sight of many plays, musicals, and assemblies, not only for Liberty North, but also the entire district. “I think the theater will benefit us because, shows will be better and we can make more money for the more shows we will be having,” junior Jake Hansen said. The theater is a place for students to have hands on experiences with how to put on shows. “[It will] provide a beautiful space that all of LPS can use and provides a beautiful space and we are fortunate that LNHS has it,” Williams said. After the audience’s claps have subsided, the curtain lowers and all the cast and crew members meet at center stage. The curtain rises and they all take one last bow, for the first ever production at the Liberty North Performing Arts Theater.
COME ALLAnticipation builds for productions in Liberty North’s new Performing Arts Theater
Dates To Remember:
People In Motion October 21 & 22
Crimes of the Heart November 4 & 5
Oliver February 16, 17 & 18
Macbeth March 15
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
May 4 & 5
A Bright light illuminates Liberty North’s new theater. “I like that the theater is high-tech than most theatres and is nicer. It also resembles a movie theater, which is pretty cool,” Senior
Antonio Hernandez said. Photo by Ceci Kuron
The new performing arts theater features extensive detail within the walls, seats, and ceiling. “The new theater obviously seats more people and have full school assemblies, whereas Liberty High School can’t,” senior Bailey Williams said. Photo by Ceci Kuron
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BLOODY BRILLIANT
I try my hardest to watch as little television as possible. I find it to be a waste of time and it usually leaves me feeling unsatisfied and unproductive. There is one show I make an exception for, though. Every Sunday evening at 8 PM during the summer season I was tuned into HBO to watch the addicting True Blood. True Blood is another one of those vampire-human love stories set between the young, innocent southern woman Sookie Stackhouse and the Civil War era vampire Bill Compton, plus the rest of the extensive cast of characters living in the Louisiana town of Bon Temps. At this point, you are probably rolling your eyes and thinking, “Oh god, not another crappy vampire show.” While yes, the show is following the increasingly annoying vampire fad, it is not your everyday Twilight story. While the vamp-romance happens in True Blood, it tends to take a backseat for the over-the-top bloody action and dark, emotionally enthralling storylines that are spun for its cast of characters, including many other supernatural beings like werewolves, witches, and demons. It takes the fantasy aspect
of all these different things and puts them in a very real world setting, and it is done well, something the mediocre Twilight and the horrendous Vampire Diaries have failed to do. Recently wrapping up the fourth season, the show has not lost its touch. I have been an avid fan from episode one, and while the show has changed quite a bit, evolving from the shock of vampires reveling themselves to the world in season one, to evil witches roaming the woods wrecking havoc in this recent season, the characters are just as interesting as always. Perhaps I am just an obsessed fan because I practically worship The Southern Vampire Mysteries, the book series that the show is based off. All I know is that my attachment to Sookie Stackhouse and all her supernatural danger has not, and will not fade. Although this summer’s season has come to an end, reruns of seasons 1-4 will be airing all year and can always be found online, plus the books are always there to fill the void while I patiently await next June for season five to draw me in once again to revisit Bon Temps and whatever troubles are lurking there this time.
DYLAN SANCHEZEDITOR-IN-CHIEF
I recently announced to the world, through this very publication, my extreme detest for sports. Though the hatred remains, I was forcibly enrolled in a Physical Education class and, surprisingly enough, live to tell the tale. My junior year, as I scanned the course description, I came across what I believed to be a true miracle for the less-than-athletic of the world. Body Sculpting. According to the Liberty Public Schools High School Course Catalog, “The emphasis will be placed on variations of aerobic dance routines, muscle toning, and functional strength training. Nutrition, pilates, yoga, and flexibility will also be incorporated.” This utterly naïve and all too optimistic brain of mine interpreted the description as a class full of sun salutations with a sprinkle of cheesy step aerobics videos. Easy enough, right? Oh, but of course not. We started off the year with the pacer, closely followed by the mile. The next week we were met with the daunting plyometric P90X video (my legs have yet to forgive me for the torture they
have undergone). Being in the aforementioned “less-than-athletic” category, this class began to terrify me. Unfortunately, the notion that kids need physical activity is a popular one and as a student I am thereby required to get a full credit of P.E., so enrolled I stayed, preparing myself everyday for the adventure that was sure to be fourth hour. I have survived two months so far, and the goal, for now, is to remain living until Christmas break. I feel it is fairly attainable as the dreaded my-legs-feel-like-lime-Jello workouts are usually interspersed with a glorious day of fitness walking or a Hawaiian styled yoga session. To my pure and utter shock this class has actually become quite enjoyable. I even surprise myself so much to say that I look forward to it on a fairly regular basis. There are no lectures, no homework, just playing games or running around being active. It is a very welcome break in my long day of classes and the fact that I can now almost justify eating a cookie occasionally at lunch makes me happy beyond words.
TAKING THE PHYSICAL CHALLENGE
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PRO CONUN-FRIENDABLE?
There is a debate going on about a current law that prohibits teachers and students from interacting with each other on Facebook. I think students should have the right to interact with their teachers in an at least professional matter on the web and not just at school in person.
The law about online safety states that teachers and students cannot interact or be friends with each other on Facebook.
Some people argue that students need to interact with people their own age and it is weird to do otherwise. I beg to differ. The law
that is prohibiting people from being friends with teachers is supposedly to protect us, but we should be able to trust our teachers. It’s not like they are some stranger or stalker that we don’t know that prowls around on Facebook looking for kids or young adults. Teachers are people that we come to know as “friends” in the real world most of the time. We see them almost every day, if not every day at school, and interact with them there.
Another reason we students or young adults should have the right to interact with our teachers on Facebook is due to the fact that the internet is slowly becoming a part of everything we do. Pretty soon Facebook will have an app for homework or our school that we could use to do or get information on our homework, study guides, tests, and overall grades.
Facebook could serve as a link between teachers and their students online. Sometimes teachers don’t reply to their emails and don’t check their blackboard. Facebook can be another way for us to contact teachers if all else fails.
Facebook has the potential to be a new link betwwen teachers and their students. It can be an important tool that can change the way we learn, and make school a more fun and interesting place to get educated. Facebook is capable of completely altering the way we learn now into a more social learning proccess that could make learning easier for kids.
CHRIS KANDLBINDERREPORTER
Being friends with teachers on Facebook is a huge no! Why would you ever want someone who instructs you five days out of the week to see what you do the two days you actually have without them? It is not only weird to be friends with a teacher on Facebook, but it’s also illegal in some cases. Some teachers are cool, and I understand that, but I completely disagree with the dire need to be friends with them on Facebook.
Consider the following scenario: on Sunday morning you upload pictures on Facebook of the crazy party you went to Saturday night. Not only can every one of your friends see what you’re up to… but so can your favorite teacher. That teacher might not think so well of you after they see all of those party pictures with you and all their other students in them.
If you were to be friends with a teacher on Facebook, they aren’t going to care about seeing your status pop up. The teacher would think it wass a total waste of space. You wouldn’t want to see what they were doing in their free time, just as much as they do not care to see the same about you. A teacher is meant to instruct you and guide in your learning, not message you on Facebook. If you need to communicate with a teacher, use student email.
Not only is it wrong to be friends with teachers on Facebook, some people think the act is totally inappropriate. One concern is that teachers and students might do things they would later regret. In many school districts, teachers are instructed to avoid being friends with students on Facebook until that student is out ofthe school system; that way, incidents can be prevented. Missouri is currently in the process of trying to pass a law that would prevent teachers from using non-work related websites with students or former students under the age of 18.
You can talk during school, use student email, or get before or after school help if academic help is what you are looking for from your teacher. Anything that can prevent you or a teacher from possibly getting in trouble is the only way to go. Make smart decision and do not be friends on Facebook with your “fav” teacher.
PAYTON WOLFFREPORTER
SHOULD STUDENTS AND TEACHERS BE FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK?( )
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Eagle’s View16
Those who know me will often describe me as a gentle girl: the girl who loves puppies,kitties and rainbows and sees everything in a glass-half-full, trees-and-babies-should-be hugged kind of way. They also know that I work in the fast food industry. And those special people who have such an insight into my life and psyche would be shocked to know that there are, in fact, things which can incur a fiery, apocalyptic wrath exploding
ARIANNA SKINDELLOPINION EDITOR
from the depths of my otherwise docile soul. Of all the “things” which I speak of, none invokes demons to burst forth from my body quite so much as people who simply do not understand how to behave at a fast food restaurant. The first group on my list of hatred is the men who think their food is more important than anything. These men’s parents probably longed for daughters instead of sons, and as a result, forced the boys to wear dresses for a good portion of their grade school years. It only makes sense. Could anyone else have such severe masculinity issues as to scream things which would make a sailor faint at two very young women, all because we asked them to wait five minutes for their chicken tenders to finish frying? Approximately 1% of Americans are illiter-ate; and of that 1%, it would appear every sin-gle one of them is hungry when I am working. These Americans make up yet another group on my list of infamy: the irreparably ignorant. Please note: if you order the “oogie-googie brown sauce... you know what I mean,” and then proceed to look at me expectantly like I speak fluently the same gibberish language as you, then do not continue on with your order
as I stare at you in utter confusion. It’s called aujus. It’s on the menu board right behind my head. Of all of the sects that worship poor public behavior in the Church of Annoying, none is more devout than the big rambunctious family. To the families who haul seventeen screaming children into the restaraunt—I didn’t need to take your order to know that you all would sit around in the lobby for an hour-and-a-half making more noise and mess than a herd of elephants. But since I’m in the middle of taking your order (and get-ting carpal tunnel from hitting so many but-tons), allow me to suggest that you refrainfrom ordering another shake. The kids are using them to paint all over the tables, and it’ll take me an hour to clean that up. These examples are of only a few groups worthy of my furious vengeance, but the list could go on and on—from the people who make so many special orders that we might as well invite them into the kitchen as guest chefs, to the customers who need a written invitation to finally decide what they want to eat. What it all comes down to is that saints don’t have the kind of patience that we fast food workers have.
( ) OPINIONEAGLE’S VIEW 17
SHOULD KANSAS CITY HAVE A 9 PM
CURFEW?
Late Night Ending Friends are laughing and slurping their Coca-Colas, strolling though Zona Rosa. It’s 10 PM on a Friday night. School started a few weeks ago, and this late night shopping experience is exactly what was needed to relax. Late nights such as these have been taken for granted in the past. However, thanks to a new curfew, times like these are now a thing of the past. The Eagle’s View staff believes that if there needs to be a curfew at all, it should be something more reasonable, such as 11 PM. By 9 PM, the time at which the curfew is currently set, most working students have just become free for the night. The strict curfew leaves them no time to go hang out with their friends on the Plaza, or walk around downtown. If a student doesn’t get off work until after 9, there isn’t much they can do afterwards. They can head straight for home or find some other place to hang out late night with their friends. The curfew puts restrictions on some of the only time teenagers have to themselves anymore. With the stress homework and tests puts on everyone during the week, a time to hangout with friends can be the only thing needed to relieve your stress. Whether simply walking around with friends for simple relaxation or splurging on the cutest pair of jeans, be prepared to end it all before 9 PM. Zona Rosa and the Downtown
( )STAFF EDITORIAL
NOTES FROM THE DRIVE-THRU
HUDL UP
In 1975, televisions were found smaller than most microwaves and so bland in color that some would squint their eyes to depict the slow motion images. Then, athletes reviewed film from games with far worse quality. Twenty years ago sports teams could have never
predicted the improvement in technology we have today. One form of technology that is now heavily used is the website Hudl.com. Hudl is a website that reviews previous sporting events for a specific team. Every player can look back and see what he or she should have done differently. There is now a much easier way to show the athlete’s their problems. “It is a good website to use for film for coaches. It is easier to analyze the aspects of the game. It shows what coaches need to work on. Also, it is used to review what happened in their last game,” Basketball Manager Mark Oyler said. Many sports, even here at Liberty North, are taking full advantage of this website. Boys and girls’ basketball, football, and soccer use this program and the trend continues to climb. “It’s good because you can watch your game footage. I can go back and see my mistakes. It’s just kind of nice because you can see it. I’ve used it several times,” sophomore soccer player Branden Lee said. The Golf Swing Analyzer App, was created shortly after the Ipod touch’s release. With a clear image and representation of what could be wrong with a player’s everyday swing, life on the course can be much improved for the everyday golfer. “It allows us to take a frame- by- frame look and really analyze their swing. You can draw to see if their alignment is correct. You can take the pros and compare them to the player, to see where their swing should be. It is a good teaching tool and a lot of players have never seen their swing,” girl’s golf coach Jeff Braden said. North’s sports are quickly becoming more and more technology driven. Students are able to use technology like never before, and as a result, become better atheltes.
It is now easier than ever for athletes to improve their skills using modern technology and programs
The Hudl system is helping the football team improve their game week by week. “The program allows us a faster way of scouting out oppenents and evaluating our own team. It is also a more convienient way to get film to scouts in colleges,” coach Kenny Clemens said.
Players on the Liberty North football team are taking advantage of the benefits of Hudl. “I feel it gives us a good look at the teams we are facing the next week. It provides opportunities to be ahead of other teams and win,” senior Logan Camper said. Photos by Kevin Page.
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STORY BY TIMMY FALLERI
After a friday night football game, the team gathers on Saturday morning to watch the previous nights’ game film on Hudl. “We get to see what other team’s are doing and what we are doing wrong,” junior Zach Fuller said.
A passion for the game and a special bond between the teammates makes the Lady Eagles a threat out on the court
The reputation for being a brand new school has other districts thinking that the young tennis teams are no threat. Those districts are not aware of the admiration the tennis teams have for the game they love. This is only the second season for tennis, which
means the time they spend together trying to improve has been short and valuable. Yet the team’s establishment shows their impressive amount of respect for that valuable time. “Last year we only had 13 girls and this year we have 28. It’s a huge improvement from last year. We’re all really tight, we’re good friends and close to each other,” senior Alex Flanagan said. Change is never easy on a team, but great practice can turn players into a family. Tennis seems to have only gained from changes of this season. “The girls worked hard in off-season, they came back much better this year. Last year the goal was to teach them to play the game and this year they came back playing much better tennis. We also gained a few freshman this year that play really good and they’ve helped us out,” head coach Doug Davis said. This year’s improvements have changed the minds of all athletes involved in tennis; tennis has a completely new and intriguing idea for this season. “We have a goal to win conference this year, and our freshman are definitely a positive to that goal. I have my best friends playing and its extra support at the matches,” junior Hallie Sallee said.
The love for the game and the connection between teammates leaves tennis more than a threat to other school districts. “Tennis is very competitive sport but our main goal is to have fun. We have more players who are working hard, I think were going to do pretty good at our matches,” sophomore Tiffany Eldredge said. With all the goals the teams have created together and individually, having a main goal for the season is important. “The big goal of our program is to present a family environment and we strive for that. We want the girls to know they play as a team, they win as a team and they lose as a team,” Davis said. Unfortunately, being only a two-month sport, the tennis season finishes Thursday, September 29. “I don’t know if I’ll play tennis in college yet but I’ll defiantly miss it. I’m going to miss all the girls, I’m proud of them for sticking with it,” Flanagan said. With great appreciation for this season from all the players, this will fade into next year’s team. Accomplishments of this season leaves positive yet challenging goals for next years ladies as well. “Our goal for next year is make sure that we’re improving and sustaining the foundation we’ve created this year,” Davis said.
STORY BY CORTNEY SNYDER
QUEENS OF THE COURT
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Having a large amount of girls does not effect the chemistry between teammates on the tennis team. “I feel like everyone supports each other, we all love each other. I’m going to miss everyone so much,” senior Alex Flanagan said. Photo by Kevin Page.
Junior Averie Mangolos plays a match against Oak Park. “The coach assigned us someone to cheer for. By supporting each other, we become closer,” Mangolos said. Photo by Kevin Page.
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