CRYSTAL

THE

Lakeview High School

September 2009
Volume 72, Issue 1
 CRYSTAL
THE

Superintendent.Cindy Ruble
Principal.Chris Doyle
Assistant Principal.Mike Norstrom
Assistant Principal.Marty Pessetti
Adviser.Jodi Darland
Editor-in-Cheif.Tess Haadsma
Assistant Editor.Loren Wright
Business Manager.Jaileigh Burdette
News Editor.Laceey Ruble
Opinion Editor.Christian Grandorf
A&E Editor.Alexis Worthington
Sports Editor.Tori Jorgensen
Feature Editor.Bailey Broderick
Photographer.Katie Eberhard
Photographer.Amber Glomb
Reporter.Haley Burrill
Reporter.Catlyn Clark
Reporter.Ciera Dixon
Reporter.Karli Kipp
Reporter.Emilie Lussier
Reporter.Reggie Matthews
Reporter.Brysen Reigner
Reporter.Kellie Riter
Reporter.Kaleigh Walters
Reporter.Morgan Worthington

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2 October 2009
 table of contents

Dear Readers,

New parking lot and white card The October Issue. What
rules an issue it has been. As I am
story on page 6.
writing, it is fifteen minutes

contents
before the paper has to be
of
table

to the printer, and there are

still a million things that
have to be done. But despite
the stress of this first is-
news.................................4-7 sue, I can honestly say that
I am really excited for this
sports..............................8-11 year as a whole. We have a
opinion.........................12-15 fairly young staff filled with
plenty of new and talented
centerspread...............16-19 writers and photographers,
and they are sure to become
a&e...............................20-25 even more talented as the
year wears on. So go ahead
feature..........................26-32 and enjoy this first issue and
don’t forget to let us know if
there’s something else you’d
need to get ahold of us? like to see in here. Afterall,
Feel free to send letters to the editor, corrections, or mail of The Crystal’s for you.
any sort to us at lhs.publications@lakeviewspartans.org or
just drop them off in the publications room, Room A102 with
Adviser Jodi Darland or Editor-in-Cheif Tess Haadsma. -Editor-in-Cheif Tess Haadsma

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 news

Introducing... The school has added an array

of new teachers this year.
new teaching staff
By: Reggie Matthews
Megan Green is a brand new teacher to Lakeview and even to teaching in general.
Megan was born in Jackson, Michigan, on March 4 to Ross and Laurie Green. Her
father was a teacher and paved the way for his daughter to follow in his footsteps.
During her four year stint at Napoleon High School in Jackson, Green had an
experience that made it clear she was going to be a teacher.
“During high school I went and taught at an elementary school in a special educa-
tion class and since then I always knew that is what I wanted to do,” Green said.
Even though Green is a teacher she is still in touch with her childhood.
“I love cartoon movies. Some of my favorites are Up and Finding Nemo,” Green
said.
Green will be teaching Special Education, Economics and co-teaching some Eng-
lish classes. Now let’s welcome Mrs. Green to the Lakeview teaching staff.

Lakeview has three brand

new teachers this year.
Jodi Darland is the head
Brand new teachers

of Publications here at
Lakeview. Cynthia Larson,
who has taught in two
different countries. She lives
in a house full of boys who
are all musicians. Adam
Channell, a Science teacher
who is big on sports. He
coaches and plays hockey and
lacrosse.

Jodi Darland Cynthia Larson Adam Channell

- Journalism - World Languages - Phys. Science/Chemistry
Lakeview has also transferred
some of the middle school’s
wonderful teaching staff over
to the high school.
Transfer teachers

Kyle Lott who is a new

Physical Education teacher.
Lott was also a Athletic
Director for five years.
Don Bussler who is a
World/U.S. History teacher.
He is also the Girl’s Varsity
Basketball coach. Also Jodi
Reid who teaches Nutrition.

Kyle Lott Don Bussler Jodi Reid

- PhysicalEducation - World/U.S. History - Nutrition/Choices

4 October 2009
Masteries not required
Karli Kipp
To
Reporter

For years the school has

been known for its English
mastery program. Starting
note
this year we are no longer
requiring to take masteries. Students of the month
Adminstration felt students The students of the
were not benefiting from these month are selected each
assessments. month by a teacher in
“Masteries were believed to every department. These
have been started years ago to students stand out from
set a standard. Things now are the rest. They have gone
much more defined,” principal above and beyond what is
Chris Doyle said. qualified of them.
There are many more rules MASTERY MADNESS - Senior Sallie Pennock finishes her last mas- “Students help deter-
and expectations than there tery. She was surprised when to fiound out she wouldn’t have mine students of the year,”
were when they started using to ever take another one. principal Chris Doyle
masteries. said. “These students have
The masteries were not bumped it up a notch and
very successful to the state’s put in the extra time.”
standards. Students agree that Student’s photos are
they were not beneficial. It displayed each month in
seemed to add more stress to the Arbor Trail.
the class.
“The masteries have always October 14, Th
been a bad idea. I think that e
LHS Chamber
it pushed a lot of students
Choir and Can
away. It added too much tabile
concert. Startin
stress to the class, and a lot of g
pressure,”senior Todd Perry time is 7:00 PM
and
said. will be at LHS
Black
The masteries will be OTHER FOCUS SKILLS - Sarah Johnson’s English class is focusing Box theater.
incorporated into the English on learning the skills that were included on masteries. Learning
classes as assignments now. the information in a new way has helped students focus more
They are not required to pass on the material.
October 24, the
the class. Each test will be Bat-
tle Creek Symp
given four times with two hony
will be perform
weeks in between each test. ing
The Planets at
They will be worth 25 points W. K.
Kellogg Auditor
a piece. Students can earn a ium.
portion of the points; it is no
The concert star
ts at
longer all or nothing. 7:30 PM.
“I think that it will promote
learning more. Students won’t
be so anxious to be perfect; November 1, D
they will actually be able to ay-
light Savings T
focus on learning the infor- ime
ends. Everyone
mation,” English teacher Sarah will
set their clocks
Johnson said. back
by one hour.
Students that had an STUDENTS EXCITED FOR THE CHANGE Senior Kayla Brown is happy
English class last semester with the way administration have decided to set up the master-
still have this semester to pass ies this year. “It takes a lot of pressure away when it comes to
masteries that are incom- English,” Brown said.
pletes.

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 news
Lakeview starts to crackdown
Brysen Reigner
Reporter
Walking out the door on
the first day; some may feel
scared while others may walk
in a sleepy haze after waking
up so early. Some sit on the
bus in anxiety. As the bus goes
stop to stop, some start to feel
a sense of claustrophobia after
noticing that more and more
people start to get on. Some
might notice that most of the
new riders seem quite small
and innocent: it is because
they are.
Starting this year some high
school students will be riding
the bus with kids from the
middle school. Some may feel
the new bus system has not
changed, but others feel it is a
lot more congested.
The reason for the combin-
ing of middle and high school
students on the busses is to
cut costs by only having to
run one route instead of two
separate ones. It may cause
more crowding on the busses,
but it does save significant
dollar amounts.
New white card restrictions
Most students love getting
the freedom of the white card.
It gives students a chance to
get something to eat or run
home and get something on
their lunch break. This year,
though, the administration
is cracking down and adding
more rules and restrictions
regarding white cards.
“It [The new rules] helps
kids strive for something. I
mean really what else can I
take away from the kids?”
assistant principal Marty
Pessetti said.
Some of the new white card
6 October 2009
qualifications include:
•No lunchtime infractions.
•No more than 7 absences.
•No unexcused absences.
•No fees or fines.
New parking lot structure
Another big change this
school year is the parking lot.
Students can no longer park
in the first lot unless they have
special permission to park
there. The only lots students
can park in during the first
quarter are lots two and three,
due to the marching band
practicing in the fourth lot.
Although meant to make
things easier, some students
dislike the new set up.
“I absolutely hate the new
system; it’s so much more
difficult. I have to park in
the second lot now,” senior PACKED PARKING LOT Some students are indecisive about the
Quinton Sawyer said. parking lot. [Photo by Katie Eberhard]
The Crystal also caught up
with principal Chris Doyle
and asked him about the
reasoning for the new parking
lot changes.
“It is all about safety,”
Doyle said.
Someone who also wanted
a change to the parking lot
was Officer Leo Rivera.
“There were too many
altercations between parents
and kids. We even had a
couple accidents. It was just a
mess,” Rivera said.
The principals hope that
these new rules will, in time,
help safety, attendance and
all around good behavior
for all. They are also hoping
to make additional changes
to the parking lot and other
areas to further help keep
things running smoothly.
With time the new rules will
be considered normal in one’s BUS MAYHEM Students pile on to the bus as it gets ready to
everyday life at school. head to the middle school. [Photo by Katie Eberhard]
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 sports

Fall sports line-up

Varsity Volleyball:
Coach: Heather Sawyer
Captains: Erin Riley, Kaitlyn Barnes and Katelyn Williams
Pictured below: The varsity volleyball team plays
against Harper Creek in their Dig Pink game. [Photo by Tori
Jorgensen]
Girls Cross Country:
Coach: Becky Pryor
Captains: Nicole Krajewski and Alyssa Yuill
Quote: “This is the closest the team has ever been. At
least, that I’ve seen since I began high school,” senior Nicole
Krajewski said.

Boys Cross Country: Boys Soccer:

Coach: Jake Zimmerman
Captains: Matt Crumback
Quote: “We’re really young, so we’ll probably be a lot
stronger in a few years,” senior Matt Crumback said.
Coach: Payton Stanley
Captains: Mike Young and Jake Huisinga
Quote: “This is the best season I’ve seen in a while because
we’re all friends and we work well together,” senior Earl Wade
said.

Compiled by: Tori Jorgensen

Boys Tennis: Girls Golf:

Coach: Mike McGinnis
Captains: Mike Swisher, Lance Cowles and Will Jung
Quote: “I’m proud of everyone and how hard they have
worked. At the end of the season, no matter what, everyone
did a great job,” senior Mike Swisher said.
Coach: Tony Evans
Captains: Grace Labreque, Erin Peavy and Jessica Vocke
Quote: “Our team gets along really well and we’re excited to
do well at the end of the season,” senior Grace Labreque said.

Varsity Football: Girls Swimming:

Coach: Mark Gibbs
Captains: Dylan Ellis, Cole Lussier, Joe Adamson, Jon
Ayers and Mike Baumann
Quote: “We have really strong senior leadership, and we all
get along well,” senior Dylan Ellis said.
Coach: Kyle Lott, Dave Stubbs and Liz Herrington
Captains: Sallie Pennock, Tess Haadsma, Dana Knight and
Jenny Root
Pictured above: The girls swim team poses for their team
picture. [Photo by Tess Haadsma]

8 October 2009
Start of something new
Cierra Dixon
Reporter
With new students, rules
and regulations being added
to Lakeview High School,
new doors have been opened.
While some of us have lived
within the Lakeview School
District all our lives, there are
many students who are new
to the crazy, exhilirating and
breath-taking atmosphere.
One of these students in
particular, sophomore Jason
Crape, has come to find
his voice and place in the
madness.
“Well, I used to
go to Endeavor
and everyone
seemed really
separated. It
was a small
school. I really
like Lakeview
a lot better
Reliving the memories
Cierra Dixon
Reporter
With the roaring crowd,
the aggressive players and
the rush that comes with
the game, football is said to
be a man’s sport. However,
one girl decided to break the
boundaries, let loose and have
a little fun.
Freshman Cayley Winters,
a saxophone player for
the Lakeview High School
marching band decided to
stand out. Throughout her
junior high years, she played
football with the best of them.
“It was never my intention
to go out and play to prove
myself. I went and played
because of my love for the
because everyone’s more
together,” Crape said.
Even though Crape was a
new student to Lakeview last
year, it didn’t take him long
to show his energetic and
outgoing personality. Since
enrolling, he’s joined the
Spartanaires and the Lakeview
Spartan Cheer Team.
Coming from a small
school such as
PUMPING UP THE PEERS Sophomore Jason Crape spices things up
with a toe touch for the crowd. [Photo by Jenna Price]
game,” Winters said.
With such a strong and
willing girl showing up to
play a sport that others might
think is “too rough,” there
were always those certain
moments that Winters
couldn’t share with the rest of
the team.
Not only could she not
change in the locker room,
but she also felt out of place at
times, not being able to relate
to some of the boys’ topics.
“It was hard being the
only girl. I mean, some of the
boys gave me crap while the
others showed me respect.
Even though I couldn’t always
talk about the same things
they did, it was still a great
Endeavor, Crape described Since this was Crape’s first
himself to be more quiet and
time cheering, he couldn’t
shy than he is now. However,
have prepared himself for
since moving to Lakeview, he’s
the good times he would
found himself to fit in and be
experience with the team.
more than accepted among all One of those experiences
of his peers. was attending cheer camp at
“I’ve really changed a lot
Western Michigan University.
since being here. We used to
Cheer camp was no joke, and
have uniforms at Endeavor so
Crape learned many new
I had no way to show who Istunts, cheers and routines.
really was,” Crape said. Being the only boy on the
team this year, Crape has
earned himself a great deal of
responsibility. He participates
in pep rallies, football games,
competitions, etc.
“The best part of
cheering is that I get
to step out of my
comfort zone and in
front of the student
body,” Crape said.
Crape plans to
continue cheering
for LHS.
experience,” Winters said.
In 8th grade, Winters’
experience was interrupted
with a knee injury. Not only
did this put her out for the
season, but the rest of her
career as well.
Now, instead of playing on
the field along side her former
teammates, Winters plays
their theme songs and pumps
the crowd. She still plays
along side the boys, but in a
different setting.
Although she might not
get the same feeling as before, HARNESSING THE HEISMAN
she still gets the adrenaline Freshman Cayley Winters
remembers the past as she
rush. The rush of being on
the field and being able to do does one of the most famous
poses in football history.
something that’s loved, that’s
[Photo by Kaleigh Walters]
why Winters played football.
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 sports

Bring it on, Phelps

Take your mark
Rarely, if ever, do students
encounter a professional ath-
lete in person. For students
at Lakeview High School,
however, coming across a ce-
lebrity athlete might actually
happen more frequently than
many typically assume.
Junior Clay Youngquist is
one student athlete who is
well on his way to becom-
ing an American household
name. After nearly twelve
years of hard work and
dedication, Youngquist has
been given the opportunity to
compete against some of the
nation’s finest athletes in the
Olympic Trials.
“I’ve been working for this
[goal] for the past two years,”
Youngquist said.
The price of victory
After years of dedication,
Youngquist was invited to
swim the 200m free, 400m
free and 800m free in the
Olympic Trials, but this did
not come easy.
“I had to quit other
sports,” Youngquist said. “I
only swim, and it is taken
extremely seriously.”
Although Youngquist
spends the majority of his
time in the pool, that does
not guarantee him a spot on
the Olympic team.
“Everyone who tries out
for the Olympic team has
to make a certain time,”
Youngquist said. “Only two
people go to the Olympic tri-
als; the fastest male, and the
fastest female.”
Compiled by: Loren Wright
Not only does it take a lot
of athleticism to go to an
Olympic meet, it also takes a
lot of knowledge about nutri-
tion and how the body works.
“From Oct. 27 - Nov. 1
I will be at the Olympic
Training Center in Colorado
Springs, CO,” Youngquist
said. “When I go there I will
be going to a few classes.”
Youngquist knows that the
price of victory is high when
trying to become a profes-
sional athlete, the rewards,
however, are a lot higher.

A DIVE INTO THE BLUE Junior Clay

Youngquist swimming the but-
terfly. [Provided by Youngquist]

Lakeview High School Records:

Clay’s Record Recap

100 yd. Freestyle - 46.28

200 yd. Freestyle - 1:39.01

Michigan D2 High School Records:

500 yd. Freestyle - 4:27.73
200 yd. Freestyle Relay - 1:26.71

Mens 15-16 State Records:

500 yd. Freestyle - 4:26.93
1,000 yd. Freestyle - 9:10.21

10 October 2009
The pros Lakeview looks up to
Bailey Broderick
Feature Editor Wayne Rooney fun
“She never gives up facts and statistics
•Misty May-Treanor and she works hard. • Born in •Wayne Rooney
Volleyball is my Liverpool, England
favorite sport, so I • 5’10” 175 lbs
•Olympic Volleyball •Manchester United Pro
look up to her and I •Age 23
Player want to follow in her Soccer team
• Had 24 goals for
footsteps,” freshman 06/07 and 08/09
Macy McCullugh said. seasons
• The youngest
player to ever
Misty May-Treanor represent his
fun facts and country at age 17
statistics
• Nickname-Turtle
• 5’ 9” 154 lbs
•Age 32 “He scores a lot. He’s
• Two gold medals, good-looking, he is
in 2004/2008 very friendly and
summer Olympics,• he’s an all around
•Married to Matt good guy,” junior
Treanor (Detroit Rob Hoffman said.
Tiger’s back up
catcher)

“He plays for the New Orleans

Saints and he’s really good. I “He’s the greatest to ever
s
Bree like his team, he works hard but Michael play the game...no one will
ew also does a lot of charity work,” ever compare,” senior Todd
Dr freshman Tyler Wright said.
Jordan
Perry said.

“All of his
“He’s the running back for the accomplishments [make
n Kobe
San Diego Chargers. He doesn’t a nio n him a great player]. He’s
o
LaD lins
a great all around player,” Bryant
get in trouble with drugs or the
sophomore Cameron
law. In 2006 he had the most Tom George-Thompson said.
rushing touchdowns/season,”
sophomore Nate Seng said.

“He’s the youngest to

“He played for the Detroit LeBron play in the NBA. He is a
rr y Lions [when they were James hardworking player and I
Ba ders admire that,” junior Jenny
San
good]. He’s flippin’ sweet. He
Sliva said.
has incredible agility,” senior
Jon Ayers said.

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 opinion

CRYSTAL POINT
One Staff

One Opinion
It seems as if students are more re-
bellious this year, but one rule that gets
under students’ skin the most is the new
parking lot arrangement. Even though
the administration has changed the
parking lot for a good and safe reason,
no one thinks it is fair. When the stu-
dents that do not get the “special” spots
in the teacher section complain and try
to sneak in, they get ticketed, which
causes more irritation.
The special students who get the spots
have most likely earned them, but it is
a hassle getting to school and trying to
find a place to park. Everything is really
crowded and frustrating. Thus, one has
to park in the grass resulting in one or
more parking tickets.
Since students are not allowed to
park in the old parking lot, then why are
teachers parking in the students’ park-
ing lot? None of it makes sense. Maybe
everyone should just park together. It is
not like the students will harm the teach-
ers’ cars or visa versa.
It will get even more chaotic when the
sophomores begin to drive next semes-
ter. The admistration should go back to
the old parking lot system because the
new parking is creating mayhem.
Photo by Karli Kipp

12 October 2009
 Students should be allowed
to use cell phones before and
after school.
By Kellie Riter

A Beyonce single. Chirping animals. An old-fash- when the buses drop students off or when we
ioned bell. No matter what the ringtone is set to, the head to our lockers to leave. There is no school-
melody of cell phones sounding off is not unfamiliar work to be ignored when the first bell hasn’t yet
to the students of Lakeview High School. It is nearly rung or when the last bell ends the day. Before and
impossible to find a student who does not own after school hours, we are still on our time, and
and frequently use a cell phone. Yet even though we should be able to use our own phones without
they are such a part of our fear of penalties. It is

“
lives, we are not allowed to true that if a student
use them at school, even Before and after school hours, we are still on needs to confirm
before and after class. our time, and we should be able to use our own after-school plans or

”
As students, it is our phones without fear of penalties. arrange a ride, there
responsibility to be here are phones in the
and pay attention from the office for our use,
beginning to the end of but do the math.
Crystal Reporter Kellie Riter
the school day, and that Two phones for four
includes keeping our cell whole grades’ worth
phones turned off and put away. It is understand- of students? These numbers just do not add up.
able to forbid phones during classes and during Whether or not it is the right decision, the fact is
passing time, when talking and texting can distract that cell phones at LHS have to be under lock and
students or cause students to be late to class. But key from our first step in to our first step out. So if
what about before 7:45 a.m. and after 2:40 p.m.? that morning chat is just too good to pass up, you
It is not as if there is any learning to be interrupted might want to take it outside.

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 opinion
DIVERSEVIEWPOINTS
As students are given more rules, do they become more
rebellious?
Students are given more opportunities
YES NO
Rules are not made to punish us. For most
that follow the rules, there are rewards given.
While it may not seem like it, consider
some of the new rules at school. After
seven absences, one loses their open lunch
privileges. By following that rule, students
have the privilege of open lunch.
The rules are in place for those of us that
choose not to follow them. Everyone knows
CHRISTIAN GRANDORF
the feeling; breaking a rule set by your parents
or teacher overwhelms you with a sense of rebellion. It feels
good. It is simple math; with more rules come more chances to
break the rules, and some students simply can not handle the
responsibility.
An overwhelming majority of students with detentions,
suspensions and referrals have more than just one. Some
students may choose not to follow the rules because they do
not care, but some find it fun. There is always one person in
class or in the hallways that laughs, smiles, or smirks while
they are getting in trouble.
At some point, it becomes more fun to break the rules.
As the school places more and more rules and regulations
on students, we have more chances and opportunities to
break those rules. In my opinion, everyone; students, adults,
toddlers, have a little bit of a rebel living inside them.
Your Turn
“Yes, there are a lot more rules that
students can break.”
–BRETT BUSH, SOPHOMORE
“Yes, students may feel more restrict-
ed or controlled and think that they
have more reason to rebel.”
–PAYTON MOORE, FRESHMAN
14 October 2009
Kids don’t want to rebel to more rules
Rules are made for kids to follow. If kids
follow the rules the order of things will run
more smoothly. A convenient system is not
what motivates kids to rebel and complicate
things.
No one starts food fights in the cafeteria
just because you are supposed to keep it on
your tray. You do not pass kids in the hallway
on their skateboards just because they are
supposed to keep them in their lockers. The
HALEY BURRILL
school board gives us policies to make life
easier for us; not to anger us into rebelling.
Restrictions on the freedoms we have can be frustrating,
but when you take a step back and look at how comfortably
our school runs you can not help but thank the rules. The
administration’s intentions are to make sure our days here at
Lakeview are as safe and uncomplicated as they can be. Every
rule is made for a good reason not just to be thrown out there
so someone can get angry and retaliate.
Teens who obey the rules know that they will not have to
deal with a detention, suspension or worse. Laying low and
just going with the flow are what the teens intend to do so they
do not have to go over any speed bumps along the way to their
freedom out of high school. Eventually all teens know that fol-
lowing the rules is the smarter thing to do and rebelling against
them is just another way to add to the unwanted stress of our
adolescent years.
“Yes, students have more oppurtuni-
ties to break the rules.”
–JOHN EVANCOVICH, SENIOR
“Yes, as they lose their freedoms, they
feel that rebellion is the only way to get
them back.”
–LEEZA HERZING, JUNIOR
Intro takes on opinion
I think that girls should not be Meanwhile, when a girl walks into the
allowed to carry large totes and call same room with a tote full of books
them purses. I do not think that they she is left alone.
are necessary to have in the hallways Another problem with large bags is
around our school. Some girls will hallway space. While it may not seem
say they are carrying all their books. like it, a crowd of totes can cause the
That might be an acceptable excuse if hallways to become cramped and
we did not have a ten minute passing come to a standstill.
time, but we all have plenty of time to I know it may not seem like an
get to our lockers. There is no reason issue, but lots of students in the school
someone should feel as if they need want the rule changed. Either allow
all their books at one time. guys to carry drawstring bags, or tell
It seems unfair to me that while girls they can not carry large totes.
girls can carry large purses, guys can
not carry the draw-string gym bags. Signed,
These particular bags take up very
little room, but when guys are seen Joe Judd
carrying those bags, they are asked
to put them back in their lockers. Intro to Journalism Guest Columnist

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 With Halloween just around the corner, students may be
looking for a good scare. Haunted houses and scary movies
are always good ideas, but what about a scary story about
something close to home? Maybe even in your own town...

Continue to pg. 18 to read more

16 October 2009
A haunted Halloween

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 centerspread
Horrifying hauntings hit home
Kaleigh Walters
Reporter
‘True’ hauntings are
something people watch on
television or see in movies.
Few would expect to see
hauntings actually happen
somewhere nearby.
Even in the Battle Creek,
creepy events can take place.
The legend of Crying Mary
is a story that not everyone
knows about.
In 1844, Oak Hill Cemetery
was established in downtown
Battle Creek. Inside the gates
are where the stories began.
Every Sunday at midnight,
the statue of Mary appears
to cry. It is told that she
murdered her children.
Shortly afterwards, she
decided to kill herself and
will eternally weep because of
what she has done. Could this
story be true or just another
false freak-out?
“I believe in ghosts, ever
since my older sister scared
me when I was younger,”
junior Brittany Hayes said.
Some students agree with
Hayes train of thought.
“I guess I believe in ghosts,
but I have never seen one,”
senior Esteban Rivera said.
In the realm
Some of the students are
of Ouija
18 October 2009
not easily startled though.
“I’ve drove down creepy
roads before at night time
before and thought I was
going to die, but I don’t
believe in ghosts,” junior
Jordan Osborne said.
Downtown might be a little
ways for some, but no worries
because there are rumors of
ghosts lurking the hallways of
Lakeview Middle School.
The answer is yes. Theater
Arts teacher Lane Gordon
tells the story exactly how
everything happened.
“Well, there are a lot of
takes on the story, but legend
goes there was a fire at
Lakeview Middle School
years ago. During this fire,
a man in a brown coat
died. After the fire, he was
discovered to be perished. His
soul has never been at peace
since the fire and he continues
to haunt the performance
space at the Middle School. A CRYING CLOSE-UP [Above]
To honor the man, before Yes, beneath her feet is
every performance every actually wet. Is it simply rain
member of the cast and crew or dew...or truthful tears?
[Photo by Kaleigh Walters]
gather in a circle and leave
an open space between two
THEATRE RITUALS Catching the
seniors. As long as this ritual
crew showing respect before
is performed, no problems their show takes place.
will occur,” Gordon said. [Photo by Kaleigh Walters]
Laceey Ruble
News Editor “The rules are really precise,” senior
Maura McGlynn said. “I played with a
Late at night in the basement a group of friends and we had to read a
group of friends gather around for a prayer before we actually started play-
friendly game of Ouija. They believe it ing. Everyone was really into it.”
will be fun to connect with the other However, when contacting spirits
realm for advice, have their future told one must remember they could be
or simply to hear from a close by spirit. contacting anyone, good or evil.
Rules are simple, start by asking “I was really scared after we started
“Is anybody there?”, never play Ouija playing it,” McGlynn said. “At first I
alone, turn off all electronic devices,
couldn’t believe the planchette would
only ask one question at a time, do not move on it’s own, when we were talk-
leave until a spirit says goodbye and ing to a spirit I literally cried because I
remember to always respect the spirits. was so afraid.”
Its a matter of believing or not
A closer look at some of the top superstitions involving All Hallow’s Eve
Black cats are a common super-
If one rings a bell on Halloween, all the
1 stition. They were believed that
5
they were actually the devil. scary, evil spirits will fly away.

Nuts were used as magic Owls used to scare people a lot, because it is
2 charms, because Satan was a
so called “nut-gatherer.”
6 believed that on Halloween they will fly down and
steal the soul of anyone about to die.

If a flame of a candle went

3
8
out on Halloween, one could

7
It is said that If a bat
have ghosts visiting them. it is bad luck to flies around
l ean a broom a house on
If one put their clothes on inside- against a bed be- Halloween 3
4 out and walks backwards Hallow- cause the bad spirits in the times, then death cannot
een night, they might see a witch. broom will transfer to the be avoided.
Compiled by: Catlyn Clark
bed,

A haunting in the cinema

1408 (2007) A peek into Halloween’s most heart-pounding thrills

Stephen King presents one

Quarantine (2008)
of the decades most haunting
ghost seeking horror films in Quarantine is an American
the movie 1408. remake of the Spanish horror
“After seeing [1408], I no film REC. The film is almost
longer want to be in a room a shot by shot remake with
by myself anymore,” junior a few additions thrown into
Jordan Martin said. the mix.
For some, the thrill of this
film comes from the feeling
of being in the action.
“The movie was filmed
Handicam style,” senior Sam
Wilson said. “It’s like you’re
actually there, like in the
movie Cloverfield.”

Halloween 2 (2009)
Rob Zombie brings yet
another thrill film to the
Halloween saga.
Halloween 2 picks up right
where the last movie left off
in terms of the chills it gives
brave viewers.
“I usually do not jump
during movies,” freshman
Paige Barrus said. “This
movie made me jump.”
For those looking
for a spine-chilling film
Halloween 2 is the way to go.

Compiled by: Loren Wright

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 a&e

ABBEY ROAD Being one of the most popular albums that The Beatles created, it was on Billboard 200 for a total of 129 weeks and
sold over 89,000 copies. Information from www.billboard.com. [Photo provided by Alexis Worthington]

Alexis Worthington
A&E Editor

There is a new addition to •A Hard Day’s Night •I Feel Fine

the Rockband saga that has •All You Need Is Love •I Me Mine
waltzed its way into the gam- •And Your Bird Can Sing •I Saw Her Standing There
ing world as of Sept. 9. The •Back in the U.S.S.R. •I Wanna Be Your Man
Beatles: Rockband. •Birthday •I Want To Hold Your Hand
The game includes four •Boys •I Want You (She’s So Heavy)
new instruments modeled •Can’t Buy Me Love •I’m Looking Through You
after the ones that The Beatles •Come Together •I’ve Got A Feeling
members used. These include
•Day Tripper •If I Needed Someone
a Gretsch Duo Jet guitar, a
•Dear Prudence •Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
Hofner bass, a Rickenbacker
325 and a Ludwig drum set. •Dig A Pony •Octopus’s Garden
Although there was some •Do You Want To Know A Secret •Paperback Writer
turmoil in the actual band, •Don’t Let Me Down •Revolution
The Beatles: Rockband does •Drive My Car •With A Little Help From My
not replicate this in the game. •Eight Days A Week Friends
This means that all band •Get Back •Something
members play for all of the •Getting Better •Taxman
songs even though that was •Good Morning Good Morning •The End
not the case in real life.
•Hello Goodbye •Ticket To Ride
Price of the game is about
•Helter Skelter •Twist And Shout
$55 depending.
All information from •Here Comes The Sun •While My Guitar Gently Weeps
www.thebeatlesrockband.c •Hey Bulldog •Within You Without You
om, www.shopper.net and •I Am The Walrus •Yellow Submarine
www.comedy-zone.net. SONG LIST

20 October 2009
 This is a fake copy block. Don’t forget to leave one This is a fake copy block. Don’t forget to leave one
space, not two,buy/play
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The Copy is two
Beatles: columns wide.
Rockband space, not two, after a period. Copy is two columns
Don’t change the font size! TheDon’t
wide. Beatles featured
change two left handed mem-
the font size!
because The Beatles are just one of those bands bers, Paul, whom everyone saw holding his
I’ll never get tired of, so it’s even better that Hoffner bass left handed, and Ringo, whose
they have a Rockband version.” left handedness is at least partially to blame
-Sophomore Natalie Cope for his “original” drumming style.

“I wouldn’t buy/play The Beatles: Rockband

because I don’t play Rockband, if I played it I
would, but I don’t play Rockband.”
-Senior Lauren Murray This
The isBeatles
a fake copy
gotblock.
theirDon’t
nameforget
fromto aleave
lineone
in
space, not two, after a period. Copy is two columns
the movie The Wild Ones. Lee Marvin’s char-
wide. Don’t change the font size!
acter said the motorcycle gang wanted Mar-
lon Brando’s character back, even “the bee-
“I would buy/play The Beatles: Rockband tles” (he was referring to the women in the
because The Beatles are gods.” gang). The Beatles changed the “ee” to “ea” so
-Sophomore Malachi Barrett it was like the musical term “beat.”

ANIMATION DOMINATION Rockband has created virtual versions of the famous Fab Four. [Photo provided by Alexis Worthington]

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Texting: teens’ new epidemic

Haley Burrill
Reporter
Phone bills rise daily from
their use, companies design
their phones specially for
them and most teens just can-
not get enough of them. Text
messages are achieving the
role as our culture’s new and
addicting phenomenon.
This new phone frenzy is
becoming more popular with
each press of the send button.
Although most are unaware
that texting can lead to what
scientists believe will end in
psychological problems.
“I haven’t heard that texting
can affect you in that way,”
senior Emma Hovarter said.
However, The British
Medical Association (BMA)
has done research and has
come to the conclusion that
the more texts sent the higher
the risk of obtaining memory
loss, anxiety problems, stress
issues or sleep deprivation.
“I don’t let it stress me out,”
TEXTING FEVER Gray gets the latest news when texting on his
cell phone [Photo by Kaleigh Walters]
sophomore Cory Gray said.
“I’ve learned to multi-task
so that I don’t fall behind at
school, but I can keep up on
my text messages, too.”
Not all students let the
predicted affects of texting oc-
cur in their lives, but for some
it may be harder than one
might presume.
“I have definitely noticed
the change in the amount
of sleep I’m getting,” junior
Susie Schneider said.
Getting involved in school
seems to help some students
slack off in the texting area of
their daily lives.
“I seem to text less while
I’m on the golf course or
in the pool because I’m just
always busy,” Hovarter says.
Concerns about the effects
of text messaging are not be-
ing brought to the attention of
the millions of people actually
being victimized.
“I text probably about every
ten minutes especially on the
weekends, but during school
I probably text every hour,”
Schneider said.
As the texting epidemic
continues to spread, people
maintain their flow of daily
text messages and phone com-
panies continue to put out the
latest phones for efficient text
messaging. People are usually
unaware of the long-term.
“During a lot of conversa-
tions with different people I
am texting, sometimes I’ll for-
get what we’re talking about,”
Hovarter said.

Did you know . . . .

The average user replaces his or her cell phone every 18 months.
Over 18.5 billon texts are sent each month in the United States.

There are over 68.7 million text users in the United States.
Text messages are usually read 15 minutes within being recieved.
79% of the United States owns a cell phone with texting already made
available on 98% of these cell phones.
Illustration by Haley Burrill

22 October 2009
Micheal Jackson tribute
Morgan Worthington
Reproter
On Aug. 29, 1958 the “King
of Pop” was born. Michael
Jackson became a star at the
age of five, topping charts
from the beginning. With his
new styles and new invented
dance moves, he influenced
people world wide.
Jackson set trends and
found a fresh way to entertain
his audiences, making people
fall in love with him.
Top 10 Hits:
1. Billie Jean
2. Black or White
3. Say Say Say
4. Rock With You
5. Beat it!
Not only did Jackson take
hold of a Grammy, but he also
won awards for his famous
“moonwalk” dance.
This year, Lakeview High
School decided to honor his
success with a Michael Jack-
son theme football game.
In doing this, the dance
team had performed to a
number of Jackson’s songs
and included a few of Jack-
son’s moves in the choreogra-
phy as well.
The seniors dressed in
white v-necks and skinny
pants,
while
cheering on
Lakeview High
School’s football players,
to imitate the styles Mi-
chael Jackson dressed in for his
famous videos.
The tribute was meant to
reflect on the good things Mi-
chael did as an entertainer, and
although our “King of Pop” has
died, he still remains an im-
portant figure to pop music.

Illustration by Morgan Worthington

6. Man In The Mirror
7. Bad
8. Don’t Stop ‘Til You
Get Enough
9. You Are Not Alone
10. The Way You Make
Me Feel IMPERSONATING THE IDOL Lakeview High school cheers on
(According to about.com) players in their MJ uniforms. [Photo by Angie Embury]

1984:
1960: At 1970: the 1980: 1982: Jackson Jackson
the age of Jackson 5’s 1971: Jackson’s did a duet with 1983: received a
five, Jackson first album Jackson solo album Paul MCartney “Thriller” presidential 2009:
became lead made the went solo sold over and also came won eight award from Jackson
vocalist of Billboard at the age 1 million out with the Grammy Ronald passed
the Jackson 5 Top 100 of 13 copies “Thriller” album nomitations Regan away
chart
Artists of the
Month

Grace Ludwa Ashleigh Moore

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 a&e
Quick searches for quick help
Kaleigh Walters
Reporter
The internet now-a-days is
commonly known as one of
the most useful tools. Yet, not
everyone knows how to use it
to its full advantage.
Out of time and in a hurry?
No problem. There are Web
sites that are quick and help-
ful for getting the information
to anyone quickly, aside from
Google and Yahoo of course.
“The Web sites that I check
daily are Drudgereport.com
for all the news updates and
Antsmarching.org which gives
me information on the Dave
Matthews Band,” history
teacher Scott Durham said.
Although most teachers
and teenagers do not have the
same interest on many sub-
jects so they usually do not
frequent the same web sites.
Looking for good music?
Pandora.com allows one to
pick a song and will create
a play list of songs that are
similarly related.
Going shopping? Money
issues can easily be saved by
using couponcabin.com.
History teacher Jake Zim-
merman shares his favorite
Web sites as well.
“CIAfactbook.com because
I can find out anything I want
“Be verbal in acknowledging your appreciation.”
24 October 2009
about any country,” Zimmer- #1 Facebook.com
man said.
Similar to Sparknotes.com,
is Pinkmonkey.com. It gives
one book summaries for free
whenever needed.
Having a bad day? Allow
Ahajokes.com to cheer one up
instantly with thousands of
jokes on their site.
Top 3 Viewed Web sites based on 100 students polled
World at War is a popular
class among Lakeview stu-
dents. Junior Kylie Cumback
knows just the web site to
help her out in that class.
“Spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk
is what I like because it’s got
a bunch of history to help
me write my papers in World
at War,” Cumback said.
Wikipedia.com is a well-
known Web site that will give
information on just about
anything a person could
#3 Youtube.com
imagine looking for.
Fever? Flu? Even a cough?
WebMD.com is a fast way to
diagnose somebody’s sick-
ness without making a time-
consuming doctors trip.
For anyone who is look-
ing to advertise or simply
trying to sell something,
Craigslist.com is the place for
one to go.
Basically, the internet can
be an extremely handy tool
when used properly.
“
“ QUOTE–UNQUOTE
-Catherine Pulsifer
 Staffer’s choice: ALBUM
Once upon a dream, there was an artist
with a vision, a band and a place to record.
Eventually, that vision resulted in a loyal fan
following, and by the third album, a Grammy
nomination. It may not sound too likely, but
this fairy tale is exactly what happened to
James Mercer of The Shins.
Wincing The Night Away is the third and
latest album from indie/alternative pop-rock
group The Shins and it packs a track list full of
catchy singles and thoughtful lyrics. Released
in January of 2007, Wincing The Night Away
was nominated for a Grammy award for
Best Alternative Music Album. It debuted at
number two on the Billboard music chart and
remains a favorite among The Shins’ fans.
Band members James Mercer, Marty Crandall,
Dave Hernandez and Jesse Sandoval are clearly
in their element.
The title, a play on “Twistin’ The Night
Away” by Sam Cooke, is a reference to Mercer’s
chronic insomnia, during which much of this
album was conceived. In fact, parts of it were
recorded in Mercer’s own basement.
The album opens with the melodic, nearly
hypnotic notes of “Sleeping Lessons” - an-
other reference to Mercer’s affliction - which
quickly evolves into a fast, bass-heavy hit
that will have anyone strumming on their air
guitars. This track is immediately followed by
the extremely popular “Australia,” an upbeat
adventure in taking chances and living life.
The rest of the album holds up nicely,
from the brief “Pam Berry” to standout songs
“Phantom Limb” and “Turn On Me.” The al-
bum wraps up with the soft notes of “A Comet
Appears,” proving that to the very end, The
Shins remain able to weave stories through
mesmerizing chords and lyrical metaphors.
Every song on this album is unique, with
its own distinct sound, story and energy. They
all completely deserved the album’s Grammy
nomination, and each one is worth every
penny spent. From the fast, headbanging beats
to the endearing melodic ballads, Wincing
The Night Away comes highly reccomended.
It’s the kind of album no one will mind get-
ting stuck in their head.

If you liked this, we also recommend --------------------------------------------

Compiled by Kellie Riter

This album Fans of the Most have

ALBUM by American
MOVIE young-adult
BOOK seen the
alternative music genre movie, but
band Irving is will love this the book that
composed of funny, angst- inspired The
perfect study filled 80’s teen Princess Bride
tunes with classic starring is every bit
great bass gui- John Cusack as fun and
Good Morning Beautiful tar and vocals. Say Anything and Ione Skye. The Princess Bride adventurous.

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 feature

Two members of The Crystal staff

switch houses for a Sunday after-
noon, and are thrown into the rou-
tines of the new environment.
By Alexis Worthington and Bailey Broderick

I , Bailey Broderick, went over to Alexis’

house on Sunday around 11:30 in
the morning. I walked into a cute three
bedroom, two bathroom house just five
minutes away from my own home. The
first thing I noticed about the home is
how feminine it was. Unlike my house,
which has two boys living there, this house
is filled with three girls. With this came multiple vases
of beautiful flowers, the ultimate chick flick collection,
and interior design that could only be accomplished by
an abundance of estrogen. Needless to say, I felt very
comfortable and welcomed.
One thing I was not used to was the rules and regulations
of the house. My parents are slightly strict when it comes
to what is and isn’t allowed, such as curfews and chores.
Since I can not drive, my curfew is a little earlier than
Worthington’s. In my teen swap home, I was responsible for
the whole family’s laundry but other than that, I was just
required to take care of myself.
I , Alexis Worthington, hopped into my
car Sunday around 11:30 a.m. and
headed over to Bailey’s house to see how
our lives are different.
She lives in a two-story house with
two bathrooms and three bedrooms. The
basement is almost completely dedicated to
sports and games. It includes a ping-pong
table, pool table, 72” screen television, Guitar Hero, Wii,
PlayStation 2, work out benches, a treadmill and a ton of
autographed sports memorabilia.
Turns out our families have quite different values too.
Her parents try to do things together such as eat meals as a
family, go to church together every Sunday, go camping in
the Upper Peninsula for a week every summer, go on family
vacations, take rides in her father’s ‘67 Mustang Convertible
and much more.
The television was a constant blur of football and
Major League Baseball, none of which I could figure out
considering nobody in my family watches sports.

Photos provided by Bailey Broderick Photos provided by Alexis Worthington

26 October 2009
What we shouldn’t know 5 things you
Tori Jorgensen
should know
ies
Sports Editor

n Th e or that inspire
Commo
There are many different
debates and arguments every
day, but how many of those the spirit
could potentially be con-
/11 spiracies? There are a few out
Tupac k n ew 9 there, and some take them
1 when
i s h
Bus me people bout
Some not dead So wa
very seriously. It has been said that
believe people k h e kne stated On the topic of former animals stare into
t
still ali hat Tupac is thin use he e
a plan President George W. Bush
came o
ve bec
au it bec the first ing. knowing about the Sept. 11
the air, they are really look-
ut with se he w
he sa first bui
ld
ing at a ghost.
music new th e attacks before they happened,
recent hit
ly. there are many views.

Aliens in area 51
“There’s no way the Presi-
dent of the United States had
Only 48% of
people believe in 2
‘69 anything to do with killing
People have
on trip waved his own people. It seems ghosts.
reportedly witnessed Mo .S. flag d weird that the government
U
UFOs in Area 51 The oon, an so it
e m d, would do that,” junior An-
in Nevada, so they on th is no win aved drew Martin said.
3 belive they have lived
e w Over 59% of people
believe aliens are ther n’t have lly “I think that it was an in-
ld e a
there as well. wou were r side job, but I don’t think that
e y
if th Bush knew about it,” junior or currently do live in a
.
there Yinon Saden said. haunted house.
Most theories will never be
proven, and there will always

4
remain controversy. Most supernatural
experts say that what
people consider to be
the scariest things occur at
night.

5
It has been said that
teens and children
are the most likely to
believe in ghosts.

Connecting Patrick Galizio to Joe Adamson

Lynsee Barker-Has
Biology with Travis
Patrick Galizio Lankerd 1st block. Joe Adamson

Melissa Galizio-Pat- Travis Lankerd-

rick’s sister, who plays who plays
lacrosse with Lynsee football with Joe
Barker. Adamson.
Compiled by Morgan Worthington

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 feature

1 2 3

UP
TATTED TEACHERS
Compiled by: Tori Jorgensen

1 Mr. Lane
Gordon 2 Mrs. Jodi
Darland 3
Ms. Molly
Alderson

“Everything I have has “It represents my “It’s my way of proving

purpose and meaning husband and my kids. It’s my independance to my-
behind it,” teacher Lane their astrological signs,” self and others,” teacher
Gordon said. teacher Jodi Darland said. Molly Alderson said.

• Where he got it • Where she got it: • Where she got it

Fort Wayne Multiple shops The Laughing Gremlin

• When he got it • When she got it: • When she got it

Two years ago Ages 19, 25 and 31 Two years ago

• Where it’s at? • Where is it located? •Where is it located?

On his wrist On her left shoulder On her left foot

• Want more? • Want more? • Want more?

Absolutely Yes Yes, after teaching career

28 October 2009
 A little bit
of culture
shock
By Tess Haadsma

While some students have lived in

Battle Creek most, if not all of their
life, Delapo Jubreel is unlike any of
these students.
Living in Lagos, Nigeria for the first
13 years of his life, Jubreel moved to
Battle Creek in May of last year.
“My dad wanted me to move here
because he thought it would be better
for me,” Jubreel said.
While Lagos is, according to
Jubreel, “like Texas all year long,”
Battle Creek is quite opposite
temperature wise. “I hate the snow,”
Jubreel said.
The weather isn’t the only thing
that’s different between Battle Creek
and Lagos.
“Here, the people are more friendly
and here is kind of like a mixture of
all the people around the world, so
I can meet a lot of different people,”
Jubreel said.
The biggest shock about the move
though, was the language.
“I kind of speak British-English so
when I came here it was like ‘woah,
weird,’” Jubreel said.
Despite all the differences, Jubreel
is content to be living here and
experiencing all sorts of new things.
SPANNING THE SEVEN SEAS Jubreel, although he has lived in Nigeria his entire life until
May of 2008, has seen multiple countries that span the world and have quite a
few differences. Jubreel visited Germany and Switzerland. Overall, Jubreel prefers
America best. “Here is more cooperative and accepting. If you do bad stuff they’ll
just let you go,” Jubreel said.

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 feature

“She always puts

me in a good mood
and is very opti-
mistic. She’s kind to
others and makes
me want to be a bet-
ter person,” junior
Kelsey Goss said.
Liz Huston Provided by: Kelsey Goss

“How could you not like Mike Gendernalik?

He’s like awesome reincarnated into a human
being,” sophomore Steve Short said. “He looked
after me a lot freshman year, I guess that’s why I
look up to him so much.”
Mike Gendernalik
Provided by: Katelyn Hernandez

Shane McGlynn
“Shane plays the trumpet and soccer
and that’s cool. We always walk to Meijer Brittany Cooney
and Arby’s,” freshman Austin Fritz said.
“She always makes me
“He’s fun to be around because he’s more
laugh and is pretty much up
kiddish than other people.”
for anything. She’s crazy,”
senior Katelyn Hernandez

What I like about you

said. “We both have the
same personality, that’s why
we get along so well.”

Students dish on what they love most about the people closest to them
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Compiled By: Laceey Ruble

Torrey Hutchinson
Provided by: Blake Mackie

Sydney Bicknell “He has no life so he can

“She’s a sasstress and ab-
solutely beautiful inside and
out. She’s an activist. She’s like
my little sister and I love her,”
senior Blake Mackie said.
always hang out with me. And I
am always laughing around him,”
junior Chris Calderone said.
- - - - - - - - - Photos edited by: Katie Eberhard

30 October 2009
Beauty and the Beas t

Photo by Karli Kipp

Senior Drew Champlin
saved his money all summer
to buy his 2005 Yamaha FZ6-
600 motorcycle. His navy blue
bike stands out amongst the
other cars in the parking lot.
“I love it because no one else
has one, and it’s really quick,”
Champlin said.
Compiled by: Christian Grandorf
WHY IT’S STUNNING Junior Lucas Laughlin
• $8 to fill the tank refers to his 1998 Buick Re-
• 50 mpg gal as ‘The Tank”. “The Tank”
• 160 mph has been through a rash of
vandalizations. “I’ve been ravi-
• Fun to ride
olied, broken into, had my tires
• Dark blue slashed and someone hit it with
• Sounds awesome a baseball bat and broke one of
• Easy to ride the windows,” Laughlin said.
WHY IT’S
JUNKY
• Torn seats
• Dented and dinged
• Bounces on the highway
• Driver’s side door sticks
• Covered in bird poop
• Really messy inside

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The Crystal 31
 perpetual
“Time is the
only thief we
can’t get justice
against.”
-Astrid Alauda

Photo by Tess Haadsma