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Women fight: yesterday , today, & tomorrow

INSIDE THE CAVALIER NOVEMBER 2013

MEET THE STAFFAMBER GILSTRAP - SENIOR EDITORHANNA ALEXANDER - MANAGING EDITORKINSLEE HOBBS - STAFF WRITERKYMBERLEE LAWSON - STAFF WRITERALE GARCIA - STAFF WRITERAMBER LOWE - STAFF WRITER

MADDIE MONROE - SENIOR DESIGN EDITOREDDER SANCHEZ - SENIOR SPORTS WRITERQUAN ELLISON - SENIOR STAFF WRITERCASSANDRA SMITH- STAFF WRITERDANYELL WHITTAKER - STAFF WRITER

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3 THE GIRLS OF BAND

4BEHIND THE SCENES OF DORMAN HIGH

5WHERE ARE THEY NOW? 6

DORMAN’S 50TH HOMECOMING

@DORMAN

PROFILES

SPORTS

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NATURAL MAKE-UP9

MAKAYLA HUTZELL

TRENDS7 MS.WILSON

FEATURE

10MONOGRAMS

ENTERTAINMENT

11FALL TRENDS 2013

12&13 GIRLS SPORTS FIGHT FOR THE SPOTLIGHT

HEALTH

14WOMENS’ SOCCER

FUN

15BODY ISSUES & SELF ESTEEM

16&17THE UNDER-REPRESENTED MAJORITY

18 THE REAL DUCK COMMANDERS

19INFLUENTIAL FEMALE WRITERS

THE PRINCESSES OF DISNEY20&2122CHICK FLICKS

PRETTY LITTLE LIARS23

24 BREAST CANCER 25SKIN CARE

26 BRAIDED FISHTAIL TUTORIAL

OPINION27 THE STAFF’S FAVORITE DISNEY

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Congratulations Tynia Goode for being Dorman’s Homecoming Queen 2013!

The marching band is off to a great season, coming in 7th at the 5A State Championships

thanks to the band members, head drum major senior Mikaela Jones, and assistant drum major junior Morgan Hope.

The competition theme this year is ‘Double Agent.” For a great show, they have to practice every day to ensure they get everything right and on time, especially for Jones and Hope.

To become head drum major, Jones went through tryouts which consisted of creating a salute, conducting a piece given to her, and fundamentals. For Hope to become assistant drum major, she needed strong leadership skills, dedication, and talent.

Being a drum major comes with a lot of responsibility.

“The important responsibilities are maintaining a sense of order and cheering the band. I make sure they are all behaving; at the same time keep everyone enjoying the band. Honestly, what people don’t realize is that band is tough. You have to have endurance, so I make sure spirits are high,” said Jones.

There’s so much that goes on in band that people don’t realize. Hope said the challenges are, “Conducting the band, watching over the safety and guidance of all our members, and teaching younger members how to have pride in the marching band.”

Being a band leader isn’t new to these girls. Both of them have been in band for a long time.

“I have been in band for seven years and have not regretted it, and I have been in marching band for four years.” Jones said.

Hope hasn’t been in it for quite as long saying, “I have been in march-ing band for three years and concert band for six years.”

There isn’t a lot of pressure on them as female drum majors because there have been girl drum majors in the past.

Being a drum major also has its perks! Hope’s favorite part of being assistant drum major is the feeling when she gets up on her podium and conducts the band at a competition. It’s the coolest feeling to know the band is watching and relying on her for tempo. She loves getting to show all the pride she has in the marching band.

Jones says that her favorite thing about being drum major is being able to conduct the music to the band and to see the whole show take shape. “The experience is incredible, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world,” Jones said. Her second favorite thing is that she likes to be able to come up with her own salute that expresses the way she feels.

“It’s my own special way of showing my pride,” she said.

So, when you are at a football game, notice how hard the girls of band work to make it perfect and watch how Hope and Jones conduct how the band moves and acts.

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Mikaela Jones (12) Head Drum Major

Morgan Hope (11) Assistant Drum Major

3@DormanDanyell Whittaker Staff Writer

BehindDorman High!

Ale Garcia Staff Writer4 @Dorman

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Homecoming is the tradition of welcoming back alumni.

High schools and colleges come together around late September or early October to welcome back alumni and former residents. School football games played on a school’s home football field feature many activities for students and alumni.

However, the coronation of a Homecoming Queen is the highlight of the night.

The tradition of homecoming began in the mid- 1800s. Today, schools engage in dress-up days sometimes called “Spirit Week,” where students are allowed to wear crazy clothing.

Everyone knows about the tradition of crowning a queen, but what does a candidate need?

Ms. Davis, a leader of student council, said “girls may nominate themselves.”

Girls need to be a member of two clubs, do community service outside of school, and have a high grade point average. Contestants have to be active members of society.

“You can’t be in homecoming if you didn’t do anything for Dorman High School because you need to at least do something that has to deal with Dorman,” said Ms. Davis.

After the list is made, Dorman holds two votes, one by seniors and one school-wide.

The first vote is for seniors to determine from the list of girls who meet the requirements and who will be on Homecoming Court. Each senior can vote for up to three girls.

The school-wide vote is the second and most important vote. The school votes for the girl who will be homecoming queen and first and second runners up. Each student can only vote for one girl.

Once the votes are cast, student council has to get ready for the big night. There is a lot of planning that goes into homecoming.

“Writing the pre-game and half-time script to determine the colors of sashes, crowns, and flowers” takes a lot of time. Every year, a little girl and boy act as an escort for the crown and flowers. It is really hard to just choose one boy and one girl because they are all so cute,” said Ms. Davis.

Once the night is completely planned by the minute, the girls have to wait to find out who will be Dorman High School’s 2013 Homecoming Queen.

So, who is the big winner?Congratulations, Tynia Goode!

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Cassandra Smith Staff Writer 5@Dorman

Where Are They Now?A’Deana Jones,

For many years, several current teachers have graduated with a Dorman educa-tion and have returned to pay it

forward.For instance, Dorman graduate

Dr.Susan Cox is a current adminis-trator at the Spartanburg District Six office. Lauri Smith is also a Dorman graduate. She gradu-ated from Clemson and came back to Dorman to serve as a math teacher. Kelly Bailey, a DHS graduate of 1999, holds a BA in English and a Masters in Divergent Learning.

A’Deana Jones isn’t any different. Jones is a perfect example of what a person is capable of doing with a Dorman education. It has been proven that one’s reach is endless if they take advantage of what DHS has to offer.

Jones is very talented, whether in singing, dancing, or playing the violin. After graduating in 2008, she went on to SC State to further her education on a full academic scholarship.

While at SC State, Jones was crowned the 74th

Miss SC State and soon went on to compete in Miss South Carolina in 2012.

“It was a wonderful experience. I was fortu-nate to have the privilege of becoming friends

with a group of girls who are beautiful on the inside and out,” said Jones.

Jones didn’t stop there; after graduating from college, she fulfilled her dream of becoming a teacher and “paying it forward” at Dorman High School, the same school “which prepared [her] with the tools and education needed to succeed” in her life.

In her second year of teaching, Jones continues to thrive and do her best while making sure her students become able citizens.

Jones wants the best out of all her students, especially her female

students. She wants them to be confident and have faith in themselves.

“Don’t let anyone or anything keep you from being the best and achieving

your dreams,” said Jones. Her knowledge, drive, and compassion for

her students is what makes her stand out in a faculty of DHS alumni.

6 @Dorman Quan Ellison Senior Staff Writer

Ms. Katherine Wilson is one of the coaches on the competitive cheer team this year, and she is

tough! She used to be a cheerleader herself. In fact, she was a

Dorman cheerleader where she won two championships. Her skills earned her a scholarship to Newberry College, and now she is a sociology teacher and cheerleading coach here at DHS.

Ms. Wilson has many inspirations, but the person who inspired her to coach is Brandy Laney “who was [her] very first coach when [she] first started cheering.” Ms. Laney is not only a positive role model but a wise teacher.

“She displays a vast knowledge of the sport and pro-vides her team with a positive role model in any situation; also she taught me how to love the sport, and from that day on, cheerleading has had an immeasurable amount of positive impacts on my life,” said Ms. Wilson.

Ms. Wilson has taken Laney’s wisdom and turned it into positive motivation for her own girls.

“I love the coaching staff I work with and enjoy that we place emphasis on character building as well as athletic ability,” Wilson said.

Not only should cheerleaders display athletic fortitude, they should also be well-rounded. Being a past cheerleader is key in connecting with her girls.

Ms. Wilson illustrates her passion for cheer through her energy, motivation, and competitive spirit.

When it comes to cheer competitons, Ms. Wilson said, “Obviously I like winning; my fondest memories occurred when we won our competition by 50 points against D1 schools!”

Cheerleaders are very outgoing, full of energy, and have great personalities. They have a lot of pep before, during, and after competing. Having a positive outlook can reflect on teammates and coaches.

“As a cheerleader, my pep came from the bond I had with my team, but as a coach, my pep comes from getting to know the wonderful personalities of my cheerleaders” said Ms. Wilson.

Some days a cheerleader may not have the energy to

cheer, but she has to pull through and know that she’s working together with a team. Coaches are good at giving advice and inspiring cheerleaders before going on the mat or the field.

Ms. Wilson tells her cheerleaders, “When in doubt smile because it is their job to entertain people and wearing a negative attitude on your face or being unfriendly does not make for good entertainment!”

Ms. Wilson’s energy also spills over into the classroom. She said that both of her jobs are equally important, and she could never pick a favorite. As far as cheerleading, she’s not a head coach, but she said she could see herself as a head coach in the future.

“I am learning so much from Coach Laney and Coach Perry about running a program, and I am happy with my position right now but am hopeful for promotion when my head coach thinks I’m ready.”

In life, everyone has something that tries to hold them back, but Ms. Wilson is a strong woman to do the things she has done with one arm. She stated, “I was born without my right hand but not without ambition. I had to learn to do things with one hand what other cheerleaders did with two.”

She is a great inspiration for people who see themselves as different and have fewer than someone else. For Ms. Wilson, those differences make a person unique. She said, “I conditioned, jumped, stunted, and tumbled just as well as my teammates and even better than some.”

Having confidence and strength proves that you can succeed at anything. Ms. Wilson said, “Yes, I have one hand, but I have two Upper State, two Region, two State Championships, and more than ten National titles under my belt; I was deemed talented enough to be scouted by a collegiate team based on my athletic ability and definitely showed that coach and team that I don’t let my limb defi-ciency hold me back from anything-except monkey bars.”

Ms. Wilson’s humor is refreshing for her girls and her students. She’s someone who is admired by her girls, her fellow coaches, her students, and the faculty here at Dor-man High School.

Ms.Wilson

Brings the Pep

Kinslee Hobbs Staff Writer 7profiles

Makayla Hutzell Makayla Hutzell was not always interested in

swimming, but now as a senior in high school, she finds herself on the varsity team.

Hutzell has been on the Dorman varsity swim team since she was a freshman and recieved a letterman jacket. She enjoys swimming for DHS and looks forward to surpassing her goals.

When Hutzell was a kid, she never had an interest in swimming because she had a fear of water.

“When my parents adopted me at seven, I was terrified of water, so they put me into summer league swimming,” said Hutzell. “I loved it! They helped me conquer my fear of swimming.”

Hutzell has had many motivations for continuing to swim after her summer league, including the fact that it keeps her healthy and in shape.

She likes the feeling she gets when knowing she has achieved her best and left her heart in the pool.

“Swimming is a good stress reliever. It’s the fact that I can have a bad day and go to practice, and all the bad goes away,” said Hutzell.

She has been successful at the Dorman region meets and is 12th in the city for the best breast stroke for summer league. Her success has led her to great accomplishments, although she is not sure about continuing to swim in college.

Makayla Hutzell is an example of a hard-working Dorman student who balances her love for swimming and her education. She is an inspiration for younger athletes who want to follow a career in swimming.

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NaturalMake-up

Mosturizer

How to look beautiful, naturally.

Many look up to Jennifer Lawrence for natural makeup inspiriation because of her many appearances with little to no makeup.

Use a tinted moisturizer to even out skin tone and keep skin moisturized.

ConcealerCover blemishes and redspots with a

concealer that matches your skin tone.

Apply blush or bronzer along the nose and cheeks to create a sunkissed natural look.

Blush

EyeshadowDust eyeshadow similar to your skin color along

your eyelid and a darker shade in the crease.

9trends

EyelinerApply an eyeliner that compliments your eye color along each lash line.

What to use and how to use it.

MascaraApply mascara to only top lashes.

For brown eyes use PURPLE EYELINER

For blue eyes use BROWN EYELINER.

For green eyes use BURGANDY EYELINER.

Helpful Hints:

Ale Garcia Staff Writer & Maddie Monroe Senior Design Editor

““““““English teacher, Mrs. Bailey

It’s really fun to be able to personalize your accessories.

10 trends

Popularity

Why are monograms so popular in today’s fashion?

Is it because initials are popular? Is it a trend that will fade?

A monogram is a design that has one or more letters, which can be the initials of a name. Monograms have been popular for a long time. There are so many different styles and colors that to choose from to make it personal. You can monogram anything.

The monogram became popular in the 18th cen-tury. Monograms were used as currency and were put on clay coins with the initals of the ruler of the country.

There are different apps that you can download to make your own, such as

Monogram (Custom Wallpaper) and Designer Monogram.

For someone’s birthday or someone’s wedding, get them a monogram. Many stores in the mall offer free mono-grams after a purchase.

When most girls get a monogram, they usually choose fancy curly fonts and girly backgrounds. Guys choose darker color backgrounds and non-curly fonts.

Go all out and make it personal.

Show the world your style!

of Monograms@ Dorman

Hanna Alexander (12)

Haley Elkins (10)

They are cute and unique because more

than likely no one has the same initals as you.

I wanted to be unique to me and show my Gamecock pride.

Cassandra Smith Staff Writer & Danyell Whittaker Staff WriterPhotos by Kymberlee Lawson

Transitioning to fall can be hard because you’re so used to wearing shorts and

tank tops from the summer heat.Well, it’s time to start wearing pants, boots,

three quarters sleeve jackets, and scarves. Girls and guys can dress in the newest Fall

trends by taking these tips. Hollister shirts and American Eagle jeans

with Toms or combat boots are popular.For guys, Guy Harvey or Salt Life shirts with

blue jeans and Justin boots are what is in for 2013.

For girls, sweater dress, boots, and scarves not only keep you warm but help you look cute too.

This is also time to wear bright colors such as yellows and oranges. They are warm colors that will make you feel toasty in the chilly air.

“Fall is my favorite time of year,” said Junior Nikki Price. “It’s a time of year where I get to go outside and wear blue jeans, my boots, a t-shirt, and be comfortable.”

American Eagle jeans are very popular for girls. “I wear American Eagle jeans because they fit the best,” said Junior Marissia Belanger.

One trend that has been so popular for both girls and guys are Toms.

“I like to wear Toms because they are so comfortable on my feet,” said Senior Lauren Tinsley. Toms come in a multitude of colors and can be paired with almost any outfit, jeans or a dress.

Dig out those sweaters and scarves, girls, and boys, find those vests and boots.

It’s time to showcase your fall style!

Ashlynn Reece 11th

Dakota Lawson 12th

Fall Trends 2013 :Comfortable and Cute!

11trendsKymberlee Lawson Staff Writer

13 sports - editorial

Since the early 1800s, women have fought for their rights.

They have fought for equal rights, equal pay, and equal respect. The 19th amendment was signed just for women to vote!

So does this mean that women are equal to men? Yes, it does mean that women can work as hard as men, receive equal pay as men, and have the right to vote.

But what if we translate this to sports? Women find it difficult to be seen as equal. For years, women have been thought of as being too weak or not fast enough. Female athletes simply don’t get as much recognition as male athletes.

Men have a better chance to play sports, they get paid way more than female athletes, and they get more media coverage than women’s sports.

In years gone by, male athletes have dominated the big stage, and women athletes have been set aside. From the 1920’s to the early 2000’s, women have fought for the spotlight. Athletes like Venus and Serena Wil-liams have shown the world just how strong and competitive women can be.

Tennis player Carson Pellegrino said, “they might be different, but I work as hard as the boys do.”

The world is shocked when a girl plays football for her high school team. Why is she playing football with boys? She isn’t strong enough! She can get hurt! Society doesn’t accept seeing a female suit up and run onto the field. They want girls to be housewives and to stay away from sports because they can’t keep up with the male athletes, but who gives society the right to judge an athlete’s ability and skill by gender?

Imagine this scenario: you’re walking into the Dorman arena, and you see that the girls are playing basketball against Spartan High. But there’s a problem; they’re playing HALF-COURT basketball!

It wasn’t until 1971 that women were considered strong

enough to play full-court basketball. American women have struggled to be taken seriously in sports for more than two centuries.

In the 1920’s, women were thought of as being too fragile. Women weren’t allowed to participate in the Olympics until 1912; they weren’t allowed to run in marathons until the early 80’s because people thought it would hurt their organs. Despite going against what other people thought of her, Joan Benoit ran the 1984 Olympic marathon with a time of 2:24:52 proving that a woman can run with stamina and have

a competitive time. Sophomore Delainey Baker said

“we have the same goals as the guys do, probably are at times are a little bit slower, but we still want to win.”

In 1972, President Richard Nixon signed Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, which states that any program receiving Federal assistance could lose its funding if it discriminated on the basis of sex.

With Title IX being signed, this completely changed the ball game; it gave women a chance of to have better equipment, better fields to practice and play on, and better coaching salaries.

According to “Women in Sports: The Struggle of Equality,” before

Title IX was signed, only 1 out of 22 girls were playing varsity sports in high school. After it was signed, 1 out of 3 girls were playing varsity sports.

Girls sports grew rapidly after the U.S. Women National team won the Women’s World Cup. Women’s soccer has grown at a fast rate, alongside tennis, volleyball, basketball, and softball because of females wanting to compete in a sport.

Senior Jordan Brady said, “We might play slower than boy’s soccer, but we play just as hard and are just as physical as boy’s soccer.”

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Comic by Ludovic NkothThe stereotypical view of girls and sports.

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Photo by Kinslee Hobbs

This past year, women’s sports made history. It all began with the London Olympics. For the first time, every country that was participating had a female athlete in their squad. There were more female athletes than male athletes for the United States, and by the way, women brought more medals than the males!

CNN called it “the year of the women.” Maybe 2012 showed us that women sports are equally as important as male sports. Maybe we need to be reminded that there are female athletes who can compete with male athletes, or by the will of showing that they can give the same effort as a male athlete.

Gender equality in sports has come a long way, but if we’re not doing anything to keep closing the gap, we’re letting down the millions of young athletes who want a chance to prove themselves.

Since Richard Nixon signed Title IX, it gave the women’s sports a new life, a new opportunity to show that they are equally as hard as male sports. Women sports showed the world that no matter what gender or race you are, anyone can compete.

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Girls sports fight for the spotlight

Edder Sanchez Senior Sports Writer

Quan Ellison Senior Staff Writer & Maddie Monroe Senior Design Editor

Photos by Kinslee Hobbs

Women’s Soccer Kicks Up The Competition

It all kicked off on July 10, 1999. It was a sunny, bright day in Pasadena, California. Over 90,000 people were roaring and screaming in the Rose Bowl. It was the Women’s World Cup Final.

The United States was facing China after a scoreless game in regulation and extra time; it all came down to a Penalty Shootout.

Defender Brandi Chastain scored the goal that gave the United States team the Championship.

To this day, it’s the most-attended women’s sports event in history with an official attendance of 90,185. When Chastain scored the goal, it catapulted soccer into the fandom of Americans, especially in the eyes of young female girls.

In the past, womens soccer was overlooked because of basketball and softball. Since winning the World Cup, soccer has been one of the fastest growing sports on the collegiate level in the past ten years. It’s the most popular sport among teenage girls, and it’s growing with girls joining club teams and traveling teams.

Women’s soccer is popular now, with fan ratings at an all-time high. Soccer has become the third most popular sport among high school girls, taking softball’s number one spot.

“Women bring persistence and passion to the game. Women can’t always play at the same speed as men, but the passion in our games is beyond what you can see in any men’s soccer games or any other sport,” said Senior Alejandra Gonzalez.

With over 1.6 million girls playing soccer, and the U.S. soccer team being a powerhouse with stars like Hope Solo, Alex Morgan, and Abby Wambach, women playing in professional sports is now becoming the norm.

Women soccer looks forward down the field and sees their fans increasing by numbers each year. The next time you have a chance to watch a women soccer game attend one, take that opportunity.

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14 sports Maddie Monroe Senior Design Editor

Edder Sanchez Senior Sports Writer

Photos provided by Ed Overstreet

For many girls, simply looking into a mirror every day is a painful, emotional experience. Most don’t see their true beauty staring back at them.

Girls are constantly judged about their weight or the way they look; some of them go as far as not eating just to change how they look. Girls take things guys and other girls say seriously. Girls who may be a little overweight are more likely to have low self-esteem or have an eating disorder, and someone pointing that out isn’t healthy.

Girls are constantly bombarded with skinny models showing off their bodies in the magazines or on television. Girls try to fit in, but it’s hard when other girls end up saying negative things about the way they look.

What do girls do to fit in with the crowd? They turn to eating disorders. which are diseases that can kill, so calling someone else an ugly name or bullying her can cause her to harm herself with an eating disorder, or worse.

Low self-esteem is when someone cares too much about what people think about her that she feels she isn’t worth as much as others seem to be. Low self-esteem can cause worsening behavior and can affect mental health. Many people suffer with low self-esteem and body image when they hit puberty because that is a time where the body changes to fit an age. During this time, kids are also trying to fit in, and if they don’t look like their friends or act like their friends, they feel left out.

Body image could also be influenced by student’s family or even school sports. Athletes have to be a certain weight to make a team or a certain look to make something they are doing out of school. So, the student starves herself until she reaches that weight and has to keep starving herself until she learns how to live with an eating disorder.

There are many symptoms to tell if someone has an eating disorder. They include, but are not limited to, skipping meals, making excuses for not eating,

eating only a few foods

( u s u a l l y are low in fat or

calories), withdrawing from normal

social activities, not wanting to eat in public, and many more. Eating disorders occur in ages during teens and early twenties.

Girls! Keep your head up and keep a positive outlook on every-thing! If you are being bullied, don’t be afraid to tell someone.

Body IssuesSelf-esteem

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Art by Angel Fodor (12)Many girls have a preset image of what it means to be “beautiful” and will do anything to maintain the image of a “perfect girl.”

Kymberlee Lawson Staff Writer

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The Under-represented Majority

The backhanded compliment “That’s pretty good for a girl” gets thrown around daily. This overused, and frankly incorrect, statement proves that the

cultural idea that females are fundamentally less than equal exists and prevails.

What’s even more devastating is that it has become an integral, almost insidious, aspect of society - fueled by past and present women’s portrayal in the media – yet is rarely spoken about.

To those who don’t believe me, I urge them to watch a beauty pageant. You know, where girls from varying ages prance around a stage much like a 4-H competition, being judged based on a male-defined standard of beauty. When you think of it this way, it’s not surprising that beauty pageants have ceased to be a hit with feminists across the globe for they show society’s belief that women are little more than walking mannequins.

According to The Women’s Liberation Movement, pag-eants are ultimately a “continuation of the stereotypical im-ages of women” which glorify them as objects and establish their other accomplishments and goals as secondary.

Women are not portrayed as as successful business women or progressive thinkers. That is seen in nearly every facet of the entertainment business, whether that be in books such as Twilight where the heroine is portrayed as a helpless damsel-in-distress who needs a savior figure, or in the hip-hop industry which is known for its support of the glorification, justification, normalization, exploitation, and victimization of women.

Sophomore Rikki Shell believes “Hip-hop music has made guys think girls are easy and aren’t valuable for more than their physical features.” Content analyses have proven this hypothesis correct and have found that approximately 22% to 37% of rap lyrics contain some form of misogyny which not only affects women negatively, but a 2007 study by Michael Cobb and William Boettcher confirmed that “men who listened to rap music held more sexist beliefs than the control group.”

The scariest reality is that women are not only objecti-fied and exploited by a male-dominated society, but they have started doing it to themselves.

Songstress Miley Cyrus has recently faced criticism from

Irish singer and political activist Sinead O’Conner who wrote an open letter to Cyrus expressing concern about the way she was depicting herself.

In many ways, this kind of accepted self-exploitation is why women aren’t taken seriously in the professional world and only comprise 4.2 percent of CEO positions in Fortune 500 companies, according to The Knowledge Center.

As stated by the New York Radical Women, “In this re-putedly democratic society, where every little boy can grow up to be president, what can every little girl grow up to be? Miss America.” While the national climate has improved for women in business, politics, and elsewhere, since this was written in 1968, women still only hold 76 positions in the House of Representatives, and 17 in the Senate, yet make up 50.8% of the population, according to the 2012 census.

To those who question why things haven’t changed more drastically in the way of politics since then, one only has to watch the blockbuster Transformers, or really any big name movie that has been released recently. Women are portrayed as props, while not adding any substance to the plot. Unfortunately this has surpassed being merely a trend on screen, young girls now see themselves the same way which causes them to dream of being the next Megan Fox instead of the next Rosa Parks or Hilary Clinton.

Flashback to the 2008 election, one that was relatively dominated by women: on the cover of Newsweek stands Alaskan governor and presidential candidate Sarah Palin in running shorts. Hilary Clinton also faced criticism during her 2008 presidential run; hecklers followed her shouting comments such as “Iron my shirt!” Sadly, Sarah Palin and Hilary Clinton aren’t alone. Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi was questioned about the care of her children, a line of questioning no man would have ever been asked.

The derogatory portrayal of women in the media is one of the many reasons that according to an ABC poll, “girls are 15 points more likely to say they’re not interested in the country’s top jobs.”

Until there are more women in the political and busi-ness world for girls to look up to, girls will continue to be seen as less than their male counterparts, simply there for others’ viewing pleasure, unable to be an intellectually relevant.

Hanna Alexander Managing Editor

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“The media has made men value women for their bodies, not their more meaningful features.”

–Rikki Shell,10

This is evident by the fact that although women make up 50.8% the nation, not one has ever been president. That is to say, the populous does not see women as capable of holding the most esteemed position in the nation, although they make up the majority of the American population.

So, with almost 100 years of suffrage rights under our belts, the work is far from done. As long as women continue to hold a backburner spot in American legislation, predominately male chambers will continue to pass laws without the input of an important demographic, whether they concern taxes or female health laws.

Sadly, misogyny has infiltrated nearly aspect of life of woman’s life. In 2013, man has cured diseases, sent a man to the moon, and created an electric car, yet wage discrimi-nation still occurs.

According to the Center of American Progress, “median earnings for women were $36,931 compared to $47,715 for men.”

So, not only are women told subtly that they are merely object through pageants and the representation of women on film and in the political world, but they are quantita-

tively told they are valued less. For that reason, is it really surprising that according to

the Confidence Coalition, “only 2% of women think they are beautiful.”

As long as women continue to see themselves exploited in the media, ostracized from the political and business world, and objectified in the rap industry to the work place, women will continue to be doormats.

For that reason alone, it’s past time for all women to become feminist, or a person who holds the belief that women and men should have equal rights and opportuni-ties, so that in our lifetime we will be seen as equals, not objects.

The Real

Frog gigging, fishing, beaver killing, and hunting for deer, dove, and duck are the southern activities of the Duck Dynasty men.

Phil Robertson started the Duck Commander company in 1973, having created the Duck Commander duck call in 1972. Miss Kay Robertson married Phil when she was only 16, so throughout his entire career with the duck call business, she has been behind his every step. They have four rowdy boys: Alan, Jason, Willie, and Jeptha.

Duck Dynasty is America’s favorite hick television comedy. It features men who show their “redneck” side while doing their favorite outdoor activites.

The show is centered around the Duck Commander company run by son Willie Robertson. The men of this television show on A&E think they are the ones in charge, but really, the women are the real “men” behind the scenes.

The women of the show are Kay Robertson, Korie Robertson(Willie’s wife), Jessica Robertson(Jep’s wife), and Missy Robertson(Jase’s wife). Also not yet featured on the show

are Christine Robertson(Si’s wife) and Lisa Robertson(Alan’s wife).

In many interviews with Korie Robertson, she states that she is one running the company even though Willie thinks he does all of the work. Korie and Missy run the apparel side of the Duck

Commander business. Miss Kay also has a very big role in the television show, as the family cook. They portray her cooking talents on every episode, and at the end of each episode, they gather to eat as family and pray over the food.

What would this show be without these women?

The show and company would most likely fall apart.

The duck/buck call business has turned into a multi-million dollar corporation only with the help of the wives.

Without the help of Korie, Willie wouldn’t be able to run the business on his own.

Without Miss Kay, Phil would’ve never followed his dreams to start the Duck Commander business, and Missy keeps Jase in line and on track throughout his roles in the business.

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Influential Female Authorsyou should know about

Having been named “America’s

most visible black female autobiographer”

by scholar Joanne M. Braxton, Angelou is best known for her autobiographical poems. The most well-known poem is “I

Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” which received national ac-

claim. In 1971, she received a Pulitzer Prize which awards

literary achievements.

Rowling is best known for her Har-

ry Potter Series, which has sold over 400 mil-

lion copies and stolen the hearts of adults and children

alike with its tales of redemption and friendship. Her books received

tremendous big screen success, making over $7 billion worldwide in ticket sales and

merchandise. In 2010, Universal opened the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, a theme park based on the franchise.

Plath is most celebrated for her realistic

view on femininity and societal roles, most no-tably in her work The Collected Poems, for which she posthu-mously received a

Pulitzer Prize.

Walker is best recognized

for her 1982 bestselling book, The Color Purple, for

which she won a National Book Award and Pultizer Prize.

It explores the racist white culture along with the patriar-chal black culture. It went on to

be made into a film which starred Oprah and was later adapted into a broadway play in 2005.

Sepetys’, an American

author of Lithuanian de-

cent, first novel Between Shades of Gray is based around the genocide

of the Baltic people and the “extreme suffer-ing and tremendous hope” shown by these people. Her book has received critical acclaim and has been translated into 22 languages. She visited Dorman High School this Fall

and spoke to students about her book and how it

relates to their studies.

J.K. Rowling

Maya Angelou

Ruta Sepetys

Sylvia Plath

Alice Walker

Hanna Alexander Managing Editor

Ruta Sepetys visits Dorman High

School.

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OnceUpon aTime:1937 Snow White

is awoken by true love’s kiss from The Prince.

Cinderellais found by Prince Charming after losing her glass slipper.

1950

Aurorais awoken by true love’s kiss from Prince Phillip.

1959

1989Ariel

keeps her legs to stay with Prince Eric.

1991Belle

falls in love with the most unlikely prince, The Beast.

Jasminefalls in love with a local lower

class citizen, Aladdin.

1992

Maddie Monroe Senior Design Editor

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From Prince Charming to Time:

Pocahontaslets John Smith return to England despite her love for him.

1995

Mulanfights past her love for Captain Li

Shang to represent her country.

1998

2009Tiana

kisses her frog prince, Prince Naveen, to find herself as a frog too.

2010Rapunzel

gets the help of local criminal Flynn Rider,

who becomes her “Prince Charming.”

Meridafights her father’s wishes to be married and in the process realizes how strong she really can be.

2012Art by Maddie Monroe

Independence

Fun Fact:Merida is the only princess to stand strong without a male figure beside her. She finds her true love in her

love for her family, not a prince.

Safe Haven A mysterious girl named

Katie is a new visitor in a small town in Southport, but she then decides to become a part of the town and buys a small, isolated, wooden house in the woods.

One evening, she goes into town for a few things and meets a guy named Alex and his children. Katie and Alex soon become very close.

Alex isn’t the only person she meets. Jo, her neighbor, is very easygoing who creates a friendship with Katie.

Her life there is wonderful, but she can’t hide from her past and why she ended up in Southport.

The Notebook A young man named Noah

overlooks everyone else besides a certain girl named Allie.

They suddenly and madly fall in love with one another, but af-ter awhile, her rich, southern parents ban her from seeing him.

After awhile they both move on with their lives, and Noah enlists in the army while Allie finds a wealthy officer named Lon, and they become engaged.

One evening when Noah is back in town from war, he sees Allie and Lon kissing and wants to win her back somehow.

He buys a house they both wanted to own when they were younger, Allie sees that he com-pleted the house, visits, and falls in love all over again.

The VowA married couple who could not be any more perfect has a tragic disaster. After

a late night movie, they are in an accident when Leo’s wife Paige goes through the windshield and loses her memory of her and Leo ever existing. She decides to live with her parents and start over in college while trying to figure out her identity. Paige kisses her ex fiancé, Jeremy, but in reality she is still engaged to him. Leo doesn’t give up; he keeps trying until there’s nothing left to do. And that moment comes when he punches Jeremy and messes everything up. Leo leaves to figure out things on her own and hopes that she gets her memory back or at least falls for him again. Paige finds out what happened, why she left her home, and also how she came to love her husband Leo. She rents an apartment near where she and Leo used to live. They see each other in the snowy street and hope that they can patch things together this time.

Chick Flicks

22 entertainment Kinslee Hobbs Staff Writer

Have you or anyone you know suffered addiction from watch-ing “Pretty Little Liars”?

Or have you ever wondered why people are so addicted to watching it? Well, I’m here to help!

“Pretty Little Liars” is a show about five best friends. Sadly one of them, Allison, dies tragically. Allison was basically the “boss” of the girls (Hannah, Spencer, Aria, and Emily). She was the most popular girl in school before her disappearance and death.

Allison cared for her friends a lot, but she enjoyed using their deepest secrets against them. As charming as she was, she was very skilled at finding ways to blackmail everyone, which is one reason why people despised her.

One year after Allison’s death, Hannah, Spencer, Aria, and Emily began receiv-ing text messages from “A.” First the girls thought it was Allison. They questioned whether Ally was really dead. During that year they found Allison’s body so they now know that there is someone out there who knows all of their secrets.

In Season 2, Hannah’s friend Mona is unmasked! In the episode “Unmasked,” the

four friends attend the Masquerade Ball. While the girls, Hannah, Aria, and Emily

stay at the dance, Mona goes with Spencer to the Lost Woods hotel. They later find out that “A” rented a room beside Allison’s, and in that room they find it full of books and pictures of a black swan costume.

Mona offers Spencer a piece of gum, but he refuses to take it until she finds a gum wrapper of the same brand that Mona just offered her in a book. So she tells Mona that she would like the gum after all. Mona tells her that she has none left and that she will go get more from her car while she goes call Hannah.

In the meantime, Spencer searches through the book a little more and Mona angrily comes storming in the room say-ing “I found the gum!” Spencer responds with “you didn’t call Hannah…because you’re A.” As Spencer turns, Mona is wear-ing a black hoodie, and she congratulates Spencer on figuring it out right before she knocks her out cold.

“Pretty Little Liars” has captured the attention of so many young girls for four seasons.

Tune in for the winter premiere on Tuesday, January 7th at 8 pm.

Pretty Little Liars

Ashley Benson

Lucy Hale

Shay Mitchell

Troian Bellisario

Hannah Marinas

Aria Montgomeryas

Emily Fieldsas

Spencer Hastingsas

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October is the month for honor and rememberance of those who have or had Breast Cancer.

Amber Gilstrap Senior Editor

Strength

HopeFaith

Pinkis just a color

CancerIS REAL

What you should knoW:

Who it affects:

Why you should get checked:

1) Breast cancer can be less responsive to treatments in younger women.2) A family history of breast cancer can be a high risk factor.3) It is harder to diagnose breast cancer in younger women(under 40).

1) Early preventition is always the best case in any cancer, especially breast cancer.2) Although mammograms are not recommend to women under 40, there are other ways to check for breast cancer.3) Even if you don’t think it’s possible for you to get breast cancer, you should still get checked by a doctor/physician at any age.

1) Breast Cancer affects women of any age. 2) About 7% of all breast cancer cases occur in women under the age of 40.3) Women who get breast cancer before the age of 40 are at a greater risk becauseit is harder to treat, and it sometimes becomes more aggresive.

24 health

Taking care of your skin while you are young is very important. Maintaining that youthful glow becomes harder as you get older, but taking the time every morning and evening to cleanse and moisturize will ensure you will have healthy, fresh skin.

When you wash your face, use warm water and a mild cleanser. People with acne may want to use a soap that is designed for sensitive skin. Make sure you wash in a circular motion, and don’t press hard. Using too much pressure can cause your skin to become irritated. The American Academy of Dermatology suggests applying a light lotion after cleansing to keep the skin free of oil and bacteria.

During the day, avoid touching your face or leaning on your hand. Your fingers have collected oil and bacteria throughout the day, and this will spread to your face. Clean your cell phone, too, since it touches your cheek when you talk. The same goes for those who wear glasses.

Always remove your makeup before you go to sleep each night. Pull your hair up at night to keep the oils away from your face.

Perhaps the most important step is applying sunscreen. The UV rays from the sun can cause permanent damage, even sun cancer.

Protecting your skin and keeping your complexion healthy only takes a few minutes each day. Starting a skin care regimen can save the elasticity and overall complexion of your skin for many years to come!

SkinCare at Dorman

Amber Gilstrap Senior Editior

Quan Ellison Senior Staff Writer 25health

Photo by Quan EllisonEvery girl has a different type of skin, and all require different skin care procedures.

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