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News Page 2Child NutritionSerivices attemptsto make lunchtimehealthierAndrea MayesReporterChild Nutrition Services works onthe side to ensure that students receivethe best and healthiest food when walkingthrough the lunch line. Initiatives towardshaving healthier youth has prompted morenutritious options to choose from includingbrown rice in Asian dishes, 98 percentfat free name brand meats, whole wheathamburger/hotdog buns, and whole grainravioli and penne pasta. The cafeteria isalso offering Cici’s pizza this year, insteadof Mazzios. The new reduced sodium saucetops pizzas, along with low fat pepperonis.Yet other options, such as a whole wheatcrust and skim milk monzerella cheesehave not been well received by students.Obama rallies to passAmerican Jobs ActBethany MannAd directorOn Sept. 8, President Obama promised majorchanges to the United States’s employment system.Called the American Jobs Act, the bill promises tohelp small businesses and reduce capital regulationsas wel as provide tax relief for families and workersby cutting payroll taxes by significant amounts andallowing more Americans to refinance their mortgages.What the President seems to highlight is his planto repair the issue of unemployment by preventingteachers and other government-paid employee frombeing laid off or unemployed while hiring others torepair schools, roads, and other projects throughoutthe country. The plan to assist the unemployeduses a series of work-based insuranceprograms, along with incentives foremployers hiring long-term unemployedworkers. Obama has evenplanned a “retiring heroes”hiring tax credit forveterans, which providestax credits from $5,600 to$9,600 to encourage thehiring of unemployed veterans.The President has ensured that theJobs Act is fully paid for by planningwith the Joint Committee ondefecit reduction.“We have nutrition standards but wehave to consider what kids are going toeat,” Pat Meadows, registered dieticianand director of Jenks Child Nutrition Services,said.The school was forced to retreat to theoriginal white flour crust and cheese madewith whole milk because of the decrease instudent population.“Our pizza sales went down by athird,” Meadows said. She continued tosay that there was a similar effect at BrokenArrow High School as well.Other than plate meals, the schoolsstrive to offer healthy al la cart options thatalso benefit the state economy. These singleselections are meant to aid in the nutritionof kids and to help unite the sate. TheOklahoma Farm to School program allowsfor fresh produce to be brought directly toschools. Seasonal watermelon and cantaloupeare delicious picks that will now alsohelp Oklahoma harvesters. Locally grownfruits and veggies are fresher than whenshipped or stored and thus contain morevitamins and less preservatives, makingthem healthier. Other nutritious side items forselection include one percent or fat free milk,veggies with no added salt or fat (throughextra margarine), and the total eliminationof fried foods with substitutes like apples,bananas, and oranges. Vending machines arenot included under Child Nutrition, so thecafeteria counters unhealthy junk food byselling better foods of equal taste like bakedchips, calcium rich snacks, smaller portions,and purified water. The lunch guidelinesset by Child Nutrition aim to offer studentshealthy alternatives and correct portions sothey can truly have a well-balanced diet.“So much about nutrition is variety andquantity,” Meadows reminds students.The Oktoberfest is backReturning for the 33rd year, theOktoberfest will be back in T-TownOct. 20th through the 23rd locatednear the Arkansas River. Although thisfestival is very fond of Tulsa, it did notbegin here in Oklahoma. Originatingin Germany almost 200 years ago,the Oktoberfest has spread acrossthe world from New York across thecountry to the Southern tip of Texas.This annual festival got its start whenPrince Ludwig of Bavaria marriedPrincess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausenin late 1810. After thisjoyous event, Prince Ludwig wantedto share his happiness with his peopleof Bavaris. Organizing a horse race incelebration, over 4,000 people gatheredto celebrate the royal wedding.There will not be any extravagenthorse races at the Oktoberfest thisyear, but many of the same traditionsfrom the early 1800’s are still presentin today’s festivities. The abundanceof food stands, stocked authentic Germancuisine, and live festive musichave been a tradition at these festivalsBailey Fishcer-ColumboReporterfor decades back. The emphasis onGerman’s elaboraate culture and colorfulart draws a large crowd to eachfestival annually.“I enjoy the Oktoberfest becauseof the different arts and crafts projects,”freshman Ashlyn Ball said.Not only will there be scrumptiousfood, live entertaiment and artsand crafts for all ages, but there willalso be many different amusementrides all weekend! Popular rides suchas the Yo-Yo, bumper carts, and evenhaunted houses will be unlimited withan ‘all-day’ pass.If you are not a big fan of beingtwirled in the air on carnival rides, noworries, the Oktoberfest is still a lot offun. Not only are there rides and food,there are plent of art booths with projectsand crafts for kids and adults. Afavorite art tent of many, “Ron’s Tent’,where you can splatter paint a frisbeeon a pottery wheel. The Oktoberfesthas something for all to enjoy fromscrumptious food to festive entertainmentand amusement rides!

Entertainment Page 3New season brings new entertainmentNatalie MillerReporterWith the exciting new season of fall comes a variety ofnew movies that include something for everyone. A few ofthe most talked about movies that people are expecting tosee on the big screen are; Abduction, Paranormal Activity3, and the newer version of Footloose. Everyone can lookforward to seeing their favorite actors in a wide range ofdifferent genres.“I’m definitely looking forward to Footloose themost,” junior Cori Ricks said after being asked whichmovie she is anticipating more than the others.From drama to horror, these films are widely anticipatedby all types of movie-goers. For the action and dramalovers out there, go ahead and check out Abduction. Thismovie, featuring Taylor Lautner and Lily Collins bringsintensity, romance, and plenty of thrill to the table as itfeatures a young man in the search for his real identity.Another movie that is sure to bring some thrills is Paranormal Activity 3, taking on the theater once more with its scary capturingof paranormal events in a couple’s home. The movie that seems to be the one on many people’s minds is the remake of Footloose. Thenewer version is said to have the same plot as the old one, but with more modernized elements and dancing. This movie has viewerseverywhere waiting anxiously for its arrival, and the chance to see a boy bring the love of dancing back into a small town. These filmsjust mark a few of what movie-goers can expect to see in the next month. With such high expectations, viewers can feel certain thatproducers are aiming to please their unique entertainment tastes. Abduction, Paranormal Activity 3, and Footloose all bring differentstyle and character types to the screen. So now it is time to buy some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy some new quality entertainment.Reality TV returns forfallSarah RicheyReporterFans of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette werehappy to find out Ben Flajnik, who was one of the finaltwo on Ashley Hebert’s season of The Bachelorette, will bethe next bachelor. ABC announced Sept. 12 that Flajnik,after being rejected by Ashley, will get another chance tofind love on the next season. The new season will begin inJanuary 2012.“My favorite reality show is The Bachelor and TheBachelorette. I am excited for the new season!” sophomoreCourtney Baukal said.The X Factor, a British singing competition started bySimon Cowell in 2004, has come across the Atlantic Oceanfrom Britain to the United States and airs Wednesdayevenings on Fox this fall. The series premiered on Sept.21 with judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, NicoleScherzinger, and L.A Reid. Contestants are competing forthe approval of fans and the judges to win a five milliondollar recording contract with Syco/Sony Music.Season 13 of Dancing with the Stars premiered Sept.19 with an all-new cast. Celebrities including KristinCavallari and Rob Kardashian will compete with theirdance partners to be the winner of the mirror ball trophy.DWTS airs Monday nights on ABC this fall.Reality television continues to provide excitingentertainment for high school students.SYTYCD comes to TulsaThat is right dance fans, yourfavorite Emmy-nominated showis coming to Tulsa Oct. 16th!The tour will be held at theBOK center downtown andthe tickets range from $38to $58 dollars. With a pricelike this, bringing friendsand family will be abreeze; what a deal!This must-see showfeatures the top 10 finaldancers:Caitlynn,Clarice, Jess,Jordan, Marko,Melanie, Mitchell,Ricky, Sasha,and Tadd.The styles ofdance in this show,and its anticipated tour,range anywhere fromhip hop to ballroom. Other stylesinclude: krumping, popping, salsa,quickstep, and jive.Madison ReichertReporterDo not miss this opportunity tosee talented young dancerswith a family orientedorganization!On the last sevenseasons of the show,there have been three setsof siblings and one marriedcouple...talk about familytalent. Most of thecontestantscomefrom Brooklyn,New York, andthe average ageof contestants is 21.Tyce Diorio isthe head choreographerand the artistplayed most onthe show is CelineDion. Jump at thischance to see theseason 8 tour and do not miss theopportunity to witness unforgettabletalent.

Feature Page 4Unfolding the facts behind superstitionsThere is no shortage of supersitions inthe world - walking under ladders, spillingsalt, and opening umbrellas inside thehouse are all activities that are rumoredto bring bad luck. They are so common,in fact, that some people may not evenbelieve them to be superstitions, and justconsider them common fact. Superstitionsare, in general, hard to date, and it’s mostlyunclear where they originated from.The number 13 is considered to be theunluckiest of numbers, but the exact reasoninghas become lost through thousandsof years of human records. One of the firstdocumentations of its misfortune comesfrom ancient Egpyt. People there believedlong ago that there were 13 stages of life-12 on Earth and one more in the afterlife.This contributed to their belief that 13was synonymous with death, and so hascome to be considered unlucky even inmodern times. Friday the 13th is calledthe unluckiest day of the year due partly torecords that tell of awful things happeningon that day in history, such as the arrest of13Rachel LampiReporterthe Knights Templar, a Christian militaryorder in the 12th century. Many people willnot even leave the house on Friday the 13thfor fear of something bad happening tothem. The superstition about 13’s unluckynature has become so pronounced andwell-known that popular movies, books,and television series have begun to use itas a tactic to frighten people.Another fairly common superstition isthat of black cats. In theory, it is supposedto be unlucky when they cross the streetin front of someone. Cats in general arethought to bring bad luck in Italy and theNetherlands, but the color specificationsorginated in seventeenth-century Massachusettsduring the Salem Witch Trials.Black cats were often said to be witchesin disguise, or companions of those whopracticed sorcery. When a black cat wouldcome near, it was an omen of death andmisfortune, and in some cities the mythwent so far as to put death sentences onanyone found in possession of a black catas a pet. However, in some countries suchThe chineseexchangecomes againEmery SkeltonReporterDuring the beginning of school every year, students allacross campus take sight of new students that are very foreignto them. These new students, in fact, are foreign exchangestudents from Cheng Du, China.When in the United States, all of the exchange students getto experience many different forms of American living. Oneexperience is the American school life, which greatly differsfrom their fourteen-hour school days.Junior Rhett Upthegrove took his exchange student, Wangphoto courtesy of Jenks Chinese Exchange ProgramWentao, whose english nameis Victor, to Frontier City.After Frontier City Rhetttook Victor on his first paintballingexperience.“It was his first time togo paintballing and he wasso much better than me,”Upthegrove said.The exchange studentsended thier visit and headedback to China on Sept. 23.The Trojan exchange studentsvisit China for a coupleweeks including a week ofspring break.During their visit theexchange students experiencechinese ways of life andlearn all about the cultureand historic traditions.With the chinese culturecomes a variety of homemadeorganic chinese foodsthat the students get to experience.Some of these foodsinclude a variety of differentstyles of chinsese dumplings,as Scotland and Ireland, black cats areconsidered a symbol of good luck, makingthe tale following it fairly uncommonamong the superstitious.Originally, the myth about breakinga mirror came out of two different superstitions.When a mirror was broken, thesoul was said to be trapped in an entirelydifferent world, and it would take sevenyears for the trapped body to escape thealternate dimension. This eventuallyevolved into the more commonly knownbelief that breaking a mirror will earn theperson who breaks it seven years of badluck. Another potential source for this notioncomes from the mirror’s former statusas an object that could only be affordedfor the wealthy. If an indentured servant,broke a mirror while cleaning it for thefamily then it would mean bad luck.The world is riddled with these typesof myths and folk tales, and are a large partof cultures across the globe. Whether factor fable, it appears that superstitions andfolklore are here to stay.Chinese exchange studentsand their sponsorsTang Shihao hosted by Adam BrobsonLi Anjian hosted by Sam KurtzWang Wentao hosted by Rhett UpthegroveGao Hannu hosted by Blake KleinWang Yangujin hosted by Alisha DevoreYao Zhanyi hosted by Gabby BairXu Keren hosted by Olivia AndoeWang Lanjing hosted by Kyra WilliamsShe Qinke hosted by Ellen OkudaLuo Yalan hosted by Emery TennekoonZhang Xianwen hosted by Anna LeChen Yuguo hosted by Blake Kleinand the teachers Ren Tianfu hosted byMike Honaker and Zeng Zongying hostedby Shannon Fitzpatrick.a variety of fish cooked in many forms,noodles with vegtables boiled, friedand steamed, and of course large quantitiesof rice.The Trojan students will also travelall around China with thier exchangefamilies to see numerous attractionsand get the oppurtunity to visit thefamous Great Wall of China.

Feature Page 5Halloween candy secrets: revealedKids and teens around the world might ask, isthere such thing as healthy candy? How can wetreat ourselves the sweets we covet without exposingourselves to an abundance of terrifying ingredients?Although parents disapprovingly shake their heads, donot lose hope! The answers are in the nutrition facts.For all you health conscious people out there, asite with candies that meet many requirements hascome into existence; such as, non-allergenic, vegan,gluten free, fair trade, and organic. A few examples areorganic candy canes, gummies, jelly beans, lollipops,cotton candy, and dessert toppings. These treats area rare find, but worth a lot of money. This makes iteasier to decide whether or not they are worth the buy!NaturalCandyStore.com is worth checking out becausethe candy they have selected not only meets strictquality standards, but it happens to have that delicioussweet flavor that everyone is guilty of craving.Now for those tasty Halloween candies that everyone’staste buds adore. They do not seem to stay on theshelves for long!M&M’s are small pieces of chocolate that makeyou think you are not eating much at all, right? This isfalse. in a “fun-sized pack” 90 calories are consumed,4 grams of fat, and 11.5 grams of sugar. Suddenly theydo not seem so small or “fun-sized.”Reeses Peanut Butter cups come in a variety ofsizes and are consistently the most popular HalloweenThe various fictitious creatures that cluster today’s culturefind their origins within past societal abnormalities and taboos.Several monsters are simply amplified versions of strange or unacceptedbehaviors that older generations created.In New England the Pneumonic version of thebubonic plague was tied to vampirism due toits tendency to cause blood to appear on sufferers’lips. Nearly every culture used talesof vampires to explain mysterious deaths,diseases and infidelity. The hypersensitivityside effect of rabies is speculated to bethe reason for sunlight and garlic defenses,which would, in theory, overstimulate and, ineffect, subdue a rabies infected attacker.Witches date all the way back to the beginningof human civilization. Traditionaltribal healers or “spirit women” utilized herbs and earthremedies to soothe pains. The results of these herbal cures mesmorizedmany and was dubbed “magic.” Some discovered cavecarvings resembled spells that were likely created by witches andMadison ReichertReporterAn abundance of candy shown above looks inviting but things are not alwayswhat they seem. Too much of this is bad. Stay away!candy. The general nutritional value for just one peanut butter cup is: 88calories, 5.19 grams of fat, and 8.02 grams of sugar.Last but not least, there is the Twix bar. Although eating one of the“Twix Miniatures” is not so bad, it is their addictiveness that could causethe trouble. Eating three of these bite-sized Twix bars, people consume: 150calories, 8 grams of fat, and 15 grams of sugar.These frightening nutrition facts may help while buying (or not buying)Halloween candy this year. Just remember: Candy is good, but too much of agood thing can be bad!Monsters come from real-life originsRachel CampbellEditor-in-chiefappeared to aid in hunting and finding food.The ancient European tribe called the Yulannu Wood Lordswere often referred to as “weres.” They were known to worshipthe moon and their totem-animal was the wolf,granting them the identity of were-wolves. Anothertribe, known as the Neurians, dressedin wolf-skins for their festivals once a year,spawning rumors amongs onlookers whofeared that there gatherings were of a moresinister origin. A psychological disordercalled Lycanthropy that was often writtenabout in ancient times is an affliction thatcauses people to believe that they are wolves.Their wild demeanor resembles the way that manyfictional werewolves almost seem to lose controlover themselves.The haunts and mysterious beasts that lurk in today’s Halloweenculture have survived and evolved into the prevelent legendsthat they are through the fear and fascination that they evokewithin each generation.

Sports Page 6A&M secession creates conundrumDallas ElmoreReporterThe conference that seemed to have stablilized after the Nebraskacrisis of 2010 now stands on the verge of collapse after oneof its biggest members seceded to the SEC.On Sept. 31, Texas A&M announced it was leaving the Big12 conference in a release from its website. The schools stirringsof secession began when its biggest rival, Texas, created its ownTV station, the Longhorn network. Other members of the conferencegrumbled, but no major actions were expected until the Aggiesleft in a short huff.Now, the remaining member schools have to sift through thewreckage to figure out what the future of their conference will be.The University of Oklahoma and Texas are rumored to be headedto the Pac-12, while Missourri and Kansas could be headed to theBig Ten. Whatever the case may be, a nine member Big 12 is nota feasible option for the major schools in the conference.However, there is hope for the foundering athletic group.Navy or Air Force, which had been flirting with leaving theirconferences, may join and become the tenth man, or perhapsBrigham Young University. Both schools provide major sportsheritage with major football prowess. But the question ultimatelycomes down to wether or not the current member conference wantto keep together the sinking ship of the Big 12. The Big Ten andPac-12, or even the SEC, are rumored to be willing to accept theBig 12 schools that break away from their current conference.Ultimately, the schools will decide to leave or stay basedupon their own well-being instead of the conference’s.MLB brings excitement to OctoberCam ThomasCopy EditorThe baseball season is finally drawing to a close. With springtraining beginning in April, the final regular season game willtake place on Sep. 28. All 30 teams, 16 National League and 14American League, have played 162 games. Many consider thisschedule to be the most gruelling in sports.Autumn represents an exciting time for Major League Baseball,it signifies the beginning of the playoffs. The winners ofeach division will head into the postseason along with one wildcard team from the American League and one wild card teamfrom the National League. Only the eight best teams qualify forthe playoffs.The playoffs open with the Division Series. This best-of-fiveseries usually pits the wild card team against the team with thebest overall record. Two teams advance from each Division Seriesto the League Championship Series. The League Championshipseries is a best-of-seven series. The winner of the ALCS isawarded the American League pennant, while the winner of theNLCS is crowned with the National League pennant. The twowinners advance to the World Series.The World Series is also a best-of-seven series. The winnerof the All-Star game earns their league homefield advantagethroughout the World Series. The 2011 All-Star Game took placeat Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, in Phoenix,Arizona. The National League took the game five to one. Therefore,the National League Champion will host games one, two,Volleyball has just begunCam ThomasCopy EditorThe volleyball season is now in full swing. The varsity team,junior varsity, and 9th grade teams have all begun their seasons.The varsity girls have a win-loss record of 7-16. The teamfeatures seniors Natalie Colclausre, Olivia Bersin, Kate Guest,Rachel Leonard, and Marquishia Washington. The team openedthe season with a win against rival Broken Arrow, even startingthe season 3-1. However, some tough losses against their rivals hashampered the team’s record. However, their record is not indicativeof the team’s spirit.The team played tough against Norman North in their latestgame on Sept. 16, but came up just short, losing 3-0. The matchwas tough on the team, but a few different shots could havechanged the score drastically.All home volleyball games are played at the Frank HeraldGym. The varsity volleyball team has three home games remaining:Sand Springs on Sept. 29, Edmond Memorial on Sept. 30, andrival Union on Oct. 4. All of the team’s remaining home gameswill be played at 6:30 p.m.Edmond North is in first place in the varsity volleyball standingswith a record of 19-2. The Trojans have faced Edmond Northonce this year and lost the match 3-0.Once the regular season is complete, the regional tournamentwill take place on Oct. 6, with time and location to be announcedat a later date. The state tournament will take place after regionalsfrom Oct. 14-15, also with date and location to be announced.Although the varsity volleyball season has not been goingwell so far, hopefully they can bounce back in their final games.six, and seven. The All-Star Game has only decided home fieldadvantage in the World Series since 2003, prior to that home fieldadvantage was alternated between the American League and theNational League.The favorites to represent the American League in the WorldSeries looks to be the New York Yankees, while the early NationalLeague favorite looks to be the Philadelphia Phillies.The Phillies field the best pitching staff in the majors. WithCliff Lee, Roy Halladay, Cole Hamels, Roy Oswalt, and rookieVance Worley, their pitching is unstoppable.The Bronx Bombers bring a highpowered offense to the table.With Robinson Cano, Alex Rodriguez, and Derek Jeter the Yankeeslook to put runs on the board.No matter who plays, fans will find the World Series exciting.

X & YX Side- SwimmingAnnie RoachAnyone can run. Seriously, anyone.But swimming is not so simple. It takestechnique, concentration, skill and speed.Swimming is an intense sport that doesn’tstop for anything.What some people don’t realize isthat we do more than just hop in a pooland swim around. Swimmers do dryland, conditioning both on land and in thewater, to reach maximum potential. Theschool found the swim team so impressivethat they built them an amazing newaquatic center. Runners, where’s yournew track? Nonexistent.While runners go in a pack, swimmerstend to go at all different timesduring meets. While some say this is adetriment to a team, it has brought manyof the members closer together, cheeringeachother on til the end.One of the best bonuses of beinga swimmer is the constant perfume ofchlorine. Runners get to smell like sweat.Sure, runners do cardio, but swimmersdo cardio while holding their breath.X & YY Side- RunningDallas ElmoreRunning: The most primal movementin the human condition. Humansoriginally became the dominant speciesnot because they were the strongest orthe fastest or could swim a chlorinatedpool, but because they could run theirprey into sheer exhaustion and then eat itover a prehistoric fire. I have never seena swimmer do more than splash.The freedom of movement thatrunning allows is our first great step ofindependence, when we first start to runaway from our parents. Soon we can runfaster, harder, stronger, than our parents,reminding them who is boss. Swimmerswear goggles for eye protection.Runners support each other whenrunning, the bonds of a running groupspilling over into regular life. You cansee, push, and surpass your opponent inrain, snow, sleet or shine, knowing thatevery step you take in front of them isyour own doing, and not the work of ascientifically engineered suit.Don’t wake me if I’m dreamingIn an attempt to avoidseeming shallow whenit comes to dating, peopleoften claim that they arelooking for a partner withintelligence rather thangood looks. This may soundlike the “right thing to do,”however, to me it seems likeit is just trading one type ofsuperficiality for another.Sure, smarts havetheir benefits, but I do notbelieve that their valueoutweighs an attractiveappearance. Instead ofinitiating attraction basedon one of these factors, Ibelieve that an individual’spersonality should be themain component.In a school likeours, there is opportunityeverywhere.We have the opportunityto take differenttypes of challengingmath and sciencecourses. We also have the opportunity totake classes that appeal to our special interestssuch as a foreign language, programmingor marketing. Not only do we haveopportunity in our academic courses, butalso in the types of clubs offered to us andsports that we can try out for.With all of these ways to get involved,students have no excuse for not participatingin activities during their high schoolcareer. It’s not just a great way to meetyour fellow classmates, but it also looksEditors-in-Chief:Lifestyle Director:Copy Editor:Ad Director:Advisor:Encased behind theguises of others’ outerappearance and intelligencelevels lies what trulydefines people and makesthem unique. Their personacannot be measured, ranked,or easily organized intocategories. It is as original asa thumbprint and arguablyeven more fascinating. Themost interesting quality of apersonality is their ability tocaptivate others completely.Despite how obtuselyminded someone may be,looking at their character asopposed to their GPA couldgive you and entirely newperspective. They couldhave an irresistable senseLive. Laugh. Love.good on college applications. And whodoesn’t enjoy having half of their closetmade up of club T-shirts?If you are one of those people whoaren’t involved with any school related activities,what are you doing with your life?I mean seriously. You are wasting yourtime and the resources made available toyou through the school. By joining clubsand activities in high school, you can openmultiple doors in your future.My involvement in FCCLA, StuCo,French Club, and Pom. These differentactivities and organizations have alreadyset me in the right direction for my future.They are helping with my college applicationsprocess and helping me establish lifelong friendships.-Erica Engelby-Staff BoxRachel Campbell Staff:Erica EngelbyAnnie RoachCam ThomasBethany MannDaniel ManleyOpinion Page 7of humor, an exuberant andirrepresable happiness, or aquiet and demure charm.None of thesequalities require any adeptintelligence or breathtakinggood looks, they are simplyall about the true essence ofa person.Ultimately, beauty andbrains fade, and all a personis left with is the core oftheir personality.-Rachel CampbellDallas ElmoreBailey Fischer-ColumboRachel LampiBethany MannAndrea MayesNatalie MillerAmy PrittMadison ReichertSarah RicheyEmery Skelton

Lifestyle Page 8Clubs Create CrazeDallas ElmoreReporterTwo new clubs have been addedto the overwhelming amount of organizedactivities that are offered at theHigh School.Students can now join either therollerblading club, the P90X club, orboth. Each club was founded thisyear on student initiative with an eyetowards creating a healthy lifestyleamong the current generation.Rollerblading club, founded byseniors Emma Blackwell and DillonConwell, created the club out ofbuilding on their favorite activity:Rollerblading. Most kids, they realized,have forgotten about the activitythat filled many of their pre-adolescentdays, and their aim is to bring itback to these students.“What other club allows rollingwith fun and promotes a healthyHEALTH:“When you cease todream, you cease to live”-Malcolm ForbesAndrea MayesReporterEdgar Allan Poe says, “All that we seeor seem is but a dream within a dream.” Everyoneexperiences dreams, and these nightlyvisions are a wonder to psychologists and alimitless medical marvel. The scientific studyof dreams, or oneirology, was primarily establishedin the mid-19th century. This waswhen rapid-eye movement (REM) sleep wasdiscovered, and pioneer scientists NathanielKleitman and William Dement’s experimentproved a correlation between REM sleep anddreaming. Since then, numerous sleep studieshave been conducted with an attempt togather knowledge and explain many of thelifestyle that will carry through to our nations futuregenerations?” responded senior Emma Blackwellwhen asked about who should join the club.The group plans to start rollerblading retrainingclasses, and eventually, contests and races to see theextent of ones skills.Another group that is growing up around fitnessis the P90X club, organized by Brandon Reichertand Jeff Rogers. The club, based around the popularworkout program developed by Tony Horton, wantsto bring in kids who have not had the time, place orcommunity to do a regular fitness program.“P90X is for the kids who want to live the fitlifestyle without the pressures of sport” said sophomoreBrandon Reichert .The workouts, which are based around the fitnessidea of muscle confusion, work all parts of amysteries that still surround the perplexityof dreaming.Moreover, dream studies have takenplace to peruse the spiritual and emotionalconnection with dreams. Some are convincedthat dreams can have secret or supernaturalmeaning. This theory dates allthe way back to the ancient Egyptians andGreeks who thought that the gods and goddessesspoke to the human soul throughdreams. It has been proven that dreamsare linked to the human subconscious, butscientists are still unsure whether dreamsphysiologically reflect one’s innermostpsyche, although many have thought thisideology to be unquestionably true.Psychologist Sigmund Freud says inThe Interpretation of Dreams, that “Thereis a psychological technique which makesit possible to interpret dreams, and... if thatprocedure is employed, every dream revealsitself as a psychical structure whichperson’s body. Different videos in thehome workout program address differentparts of the body on different days,never allowing muscles to rest and forcingthem to adapt to the high stress excercises.Each tape features the trainerTony Horton, who spends his time oncamera not only doing the workout, butencouraging participants to push themselves.The same things that attractedseniors Jeff Rogers to the program willatrract you.“The musclebound infomercials attractedme to the high intensity muscleconfusion workouts. The results speakfor themselves” said the extraordinarilybuff Rogers.has a meaning and which can be inserted atan assignable point in the mental activitiesof waking life.”Another aspect of oneirology that puzzlesscientist is the recent discovery of luciddreaming. Lucid dreaming is when a personis aware that they are dreaming. This allowsthe dreamer to not only actively participatein the dream, but control the events, people,and environment that the dream is centeredaround. Ordinary dreams are often not remembered,have no connection to reality,and have no concept of time, but none ofthese traits apply to lucid dreams. Luciddreams are also connected to false awakeningand even cognitive skills.Poe concludes that “The realities of theworld affected me as visions... while thewild ideas of the land of dreams became,in turn,—not the material of my every-dayexistence--but in very deed that existenceutterly and solely in itself.”

Lifestyle Page 9by lifestyle director Annie Roachcreative costumesmake a comebackWhile in past years the main goal onHalloween was to look hottest or “barenot wear,” I am happy to say creativityhas made an intro back into frightnight ensembles. While stores have beenstocking some of the more questionableensembles (Catholic school girl beinga top sold item), wittier costumes havemade their ways onto the shelf.Either more frightening or comical,the new get ups have people thinkingoutside the box, many choosing to createtheir own to have a completely individuallook for parties or trick-or- treating.Some of the more clever ensembleshave actually been in pairs, two or morepeople teaming up to make their clothingidea funnier or cuter.Although plenty of the “sexy bumblebee” costumes will still pop up this year,youth and adults alike can look forwardto seeing some new apparel going doorto door or rocking it out at some partieson fright night.Many new costumeshave been startedwith a simple box(see Lego costumeabove). Ideas suchas a pacman gamemachine or fruitboxes have comefrom this. To the leftis the “white trash”costume, fully ensembledwith a trashbagdress, emptyfood bags, and arubber band belt.Fall fashionrolls into storesAfter a summer of record-setting hightemperatures, everyone is ready for cooler days andfun, fall fashion trends. Updating a wardrobe forthese trends does not have to be expensive, and itcan be as simple as adding one or two new pieces.These fashion trends are available in all priceranges, making them accessible to everyone.Feathers are once again a huge fashionstatement, and this fall they are becoming popularin the form of earrings. They have not gone awaysince singer Steven Tyler made feathers trendyduring the past season of American Idol when hewore them in his hair. Whether long or short, theseaccessories can be fun with any outfit and can befound for as little as five dollars.Colored jeans are a great way to add a splash ofbright colors to your apparel. They have been seenall throughout the magazines, worn by stars HeidiKlum, the Kardashian sisters, and Audrina Patridge.Well-known brands such as J Brand and Forever21 have an excellent selection. These jeans can beworn with T-shirts or sweatshirts and flip flops for adressed-down look, or with a button down shirt anda pull over sweater and cute boots or loafers for adressier option.Loafers and oxford shoes are making acomeback this fall as a top trend. The shoes canbe found in basic colors such as brown, black, andtan, or fun colors like red and blue leather or evenanimal prints. These shoes are sold everywherefrom J. Cole to J. Crew. Another trend returningthis year are knee and thigh-high boots. Tucked intojeans, these boots can look fashionable with almostany shirt or sweater.“This fall I am looking forward to oxfords andpull over sweaters. I love to shop at J. Crew andRalph Lauren for these styles,” sophomore AbbyBiggs said.Fans of crazy prints will love the new leopardpatterns of fall. Leopard can be seen on belts, shoes,or button down shirts, and can come at a good price.J. Cole Shoes, located on South Riverside Drive, hasa good selection of leopard shoes and boots. Fur isan alternative to animal prints. Designers are puttingfur on boots, scarves, and the always-popular furvest. This is a good option for cold nights watchingfootball, or walking along the Riverwalk.All of these trends provide a sure way tolook chic this fall. Mix and match these fads andincorporate them into an existing wardrobe to makethe look all your own.-Sarah Richey

Review Page 10Haunted housessparkthrillsMany events are gradually opening upthis month to celebrate the season of Halloween.The most highly anticipated events ofthis year are the haunted houses. Oklahoma’stop-rated list of haunted houses include theCastle of Muskogee and Nightmare. Hundredsof tickets are sold for each venue.The Castle of Muskogee has two hauntedhouses, a haunted trail through the woods, anda frightening maze. The two haunted housestake place in the castle, while the maze andtrail take place outdoors. Souvenirs are availablefor purchase to forever be reminded ofthe horrifying thrill and experience of thewalk through the haunted houses.When people wait in line for the indoorattractions, they can hear screams frompeople inside the event that echo through thewalls. When they hear the screams their anxietyrises as they wait to enter. Toward the endof walking through the haunted house, theynever fail to bring out a man with a chainsawwho chases the frightened visitors out of theentire venue.The most popular event at the CastleIt is not often in the world of literature that abook receives such wide acclaim before its scheduledrelease date as The Night Circus. But alreadythis book is taking publishing by storm.The debut novel of Erin Morgenstern, TheNight Circus features a circus, called Les Cirquesdes Reves, that opens at midnight and closes atdawn. It is designed as a series of interlocking circulartents, rather than one large one, and is entirelyblack, white, and gray, sprinkled with tiny lightsresembling stars.The circus’s purpose, however, is not to entertainthe public, but to provide a place for twomen to compete in a long-standing game. They donot compete themselves, but instead use a series ofapprentices - in this case, Celia, a daughter of oneof Muskogee is the Trail of Blood. The Trailof Blood is a haunted trail that leads into thedark woods. People in frightening costumesleap out of bushes and send people’s innocentshrieks into the night sky. The trail is consideredthe most favorable and scariest attractionheld at the Castle of Muskogee.The other highly-ranked haunted house isNightmare. Nightmare is a haunted house thatis just as frightening as the Castle. Unlike theCastle of Muskogee, Nightmare has more ofan emotional storyline to the event rather thanjust for scare. Although it is not as diversein events, it is one intimate story that leavespeople walking out of the event feeling scared,but inspired.“The scariest room was the Hell room.There were demons who touch you and makeyou feel uncomfortable. Overall, Nightmareteaches teens useful lessons in a realistic way,”senior Ana Torbati said.The moral at the end of Nightmare leavespeople in awe. Although both venues differ inmany ways, they are both known for the thrillthat they inflict upon people. -Amy PrittThe Night Circus combines magic and mysteryof the players, and Marco, a boy takenin off the streets. They must competeagainst each other as players in thegame until one or the other of themdies, marking the other the winner ofthe game. But things quickly becomeeven more dangerous when it appearsthat Celia and Marco might be falling inlove.Other characters populate the novelas well, and they are just as memorableas the players. They are all circus performers,but have the same etherealquality of the circus itself, and contributeto its magnetic attraction, from contortioniststo illusionists who all seem topossess something of the supernaturaland mysterious.Throughout the novel’s plotline aresmall chapters written in second person,to help envision the circus as Morgensternherself sees it. The plot itself isnot sequential, though, and it can besometimes confusing to keep the variedtimelines straight.The Castle of Muskogee (top) looks formalon the outside, but judging the outsidedoes not portray the scares on the inside(picture above).Morgenstern’s style of writing isjust as dreamy and haunting as the subjectshe has chosen to write about. Shewrites about flames “the color of pumpkins”and a clock that features “a tinyprincess in a carved tower who pacesin distress, awaiting an absent prince”.It is almost like a fairy tale, rather thana science fiction novel, and is alreadybeing compared to showstopping fantasynovels such as Harry Potter andTwilight. Rumors of a movie are alreadyin circulation despite its recent release inthe middle of September.For those who are intrigued bymagic, or are simply looking for a goodbook, The Night Circus comes highlyrecommended. The powerful reactionsalone from reviewers are enough todrive it, but even these are not reallyneeded. The characters, plot, and stylewill keep the pages turning long afterbedtime - for really if any book shouldbe read at night, there is none better thanthis one.-Rachel Lampi

photo by Rachel Campbellphotos by Joe’s Burger searchAn appetizing mixed meat and vegetableplate from Olive Garden is sure to satisfy.Dance and Dine in Octoberthat serve a wide variety of pastas, pizzas, and other Italian quisine; bothresturants serve an unlimited amount of delicious complementary homerecipe bread.“I love the unlimited free bread at both resturaunts!” senior Liz Hofmeistersaid.Louie’s, located near the entrance of Jenks, and near 101st and Sheridan,and the Brook, found on Brookside and near 91st and Memorial,are popular bar and grills that serve uniquely seasoned homemade frenchfries and a large variety of favorite appetizers and burgers. McDonald’s,Chick-fil-a, Taco Bueno, Taco Bell, and many other fast food resturauntsare available as an easy, very affordable dinner choice found on almostevery street.Sake sushi:quantity meets qualityAs far as sushi restaurants go, so far there has never been one thatgives you good sushi in large quantities that won’t cost more than tenbucks. This, however, has been changed recently with the developmentof Sake, a new Japanese joint on 71st and Memorial.With a bar, multiple booths and many tables complimentedsurprisingly cozy chairs, the restaurant is large and welcoming. Basicsushi is priced extremely low and are seriously delicious. A fullcalifornia roll is priced at four dollars. To get a good portioned size oftasty fried rice, it’s an extremely minimal price of two dollars. Everymeal comes with a free bowl of miso soup. Altogether, these items aremore than enough to fill anyone up and comes to a bill of six dollars.With cheap basic sushi, the signature rolls cost a bit more.Their taste and sauces, however, make it worth every penny. One ofthe more impressive roles is the yum yum, an artfully crafted bit ofsushi with impressive ingredients and a great taste.The restaurant also serves delicious Japanese food as well,everything from tempura to signature dishes from the Asian island.Their teriyaki is sincerely succulent and all the vegetables used tastefresh. Almost all of the online reviews have been positive. Althoughprices are low, quality is not. So far there have been no recorded issueswith food poisoning or sickness from the sushi restaurant. Althoughthe place could be an instant hit if they got advertising out, it hasn’tseemed to happen yet. Because of this, every time the regulars visitthere are very few new customers in the place. While it is delicious,authentic and reasonably priced, Sake is going to need more customersto stay open.-Annie RoachReview Page 11Emery SkeltonReporterthe highlight of the school year for many people; great cool fall weather, cornOctober- mazes, haunted houses and a nice relaxing fall break. Though these components ofOctober are wonderful, one of the best attributes of October is the annual homecomingfootball game and dance.The school hosts a homecoming football game that features the best-choice homecomingcourt with spectacular young women in their most magnificent looking dresses.Following the homecoming football game is the homecoming dance. Of all the attributesand components of homecoming, one question is most important, “what’s for dinner?”Homecoming groups could choose an easy cheap fast food dine, a high-class expensiveAsian grill, or something in-between. There is a wide variety of dining choices. Someof the most popular restaurant choices include Shogun, on 71st and Memorial, and Osaka,at 81st and Garnette, that are high-class Asian grills that serve a multi-course meal to eachcustomer and cook the food right before your eyes in an artistic culinary form. Olive Garden,on 71st and Memorial, and Zios, located on 81st and Lewis and 91st and Memorial,are italian based restaurantsJJ’s Gourmet serves excellenceFor four days a weekand two hours a day, JJ’sGourmet Burgers is opento please customers with itspotent concoctions.It is not hard to makea selection for the maincourse, considering thatthe only option is burgers.Along with that comes aside of your choice includinga bag of ruffle chips,baked beans. slaw and potatosalad.The main course isa juicy slab of steakslapped betweenhamburger buns,forming a deliciousburger.Rachel CampbellEditor-in-chiefThere is also a membersprogram available for morefrequent visitors to JJ’s.The rewards for this includealong with your meal a sophisticatedappetizer, suchas a shrimp cocktail, anda dessert of espresso anda pecan covered chocolatebrownie. Despite the lack offries, JJ’s provides a mouthwateringly exquisite meal(at a slightly high price of$20 to $25).An appetizer ofshrimp cocktailand an ornatedisplay of teastart out themeal at JJ’s.Coffe and a richbrownie make theperfect finish to aclimactic meal.

Music Page 12Musical styles convergeNatalie MillerReporterMusic seems to be one thing that everyone loves. However, withso many artists out there, it is impossible to know every song.And what about those bands that are amazing and full of talent, butfor some reason have not become well known yet? Sometimes it isbands like these that end up leaving the biggest impressions.“I really like The Civil Wars. They’re country with a little bit ofan alternative feel,” senior Nicole McGuire said when asked whatlesser know band she has grown to like.Branching out in music is something that everyone can try. Solet us see what other great singers are out there. What about JasonMraz? An alternative to him would be Jack Johnson. The peacefulmelodies and clever lyrics are all still there, but with a differentvoice.The Band Perry makes great songs that might please someTaylor Swift lovers, and there are plenty of pop artists out there tosatisfy everyone. There are even alternatives to Lil Wayne. Lil Zanehas a similar style of rap that can satisfy Wayne fans looking forsomething slightly different.Pandora is an easy to use site that opens people up to differentartists and music. It lets people name their favorite singers andsongs, and then creates a station for them that plays the music theynamed, and more music like it. This allows everyone to listen to themusic they want, while also branching out a little bit. It can be prettysurprising how much a person’s musical taste can change after beingexposed to new styles. Sometimes all it takes is a little experiment-Trojanaires start over newDiscontinuing Trojan Expression,one of the all-girl choirs, thevocal department is now focusingtheir attention on two main showchoirs; the Trojan Connectionand the Trojanaires. With fewerchoirs this year, those who triedout were up against much toughercompetition to be accepted intoone of the honorary show choirsthan they were last year.Throughout the year, Trojanaireshave countless opportunitiesto perform at competitions,fundraisers, workshops and clinics.Setting the bar extremelyhigh last year in New York, wherethey performed on Broadway andplaced in the top three againsteight other schools, and qualifyingfor nationals in Indianapolis,the Trojanaires still expect toachieve even more this year!“I am very excited for theBailey Fischer-ColumboReporterupcoming trip to Branson thisyear,” junior Jane Rogers said,when asked which event she ismost excited for.The show choir programis not just an opportunity forstudents to expand their vocaland performing talents, but itis a time where many makeeverlasting friends. Throughthe enduring practices outsideof school and the many out oftown trips across the country,everyone feels the bond created.“Everyone gets so closeknit, with all the rehearsals andtrips and everything,, and it trulybecomes like a family,” juniorKate Woosely said.Although this year is setup with a different format, theshow choirs are beyond excitedto start with high expectationsand extreme dedication.Ben Rector:Rising to fameAmy PrittReporterBenjamin Evans Rector, known as Ben Rector, hasexraordinarily topped the charts in September. He has recentlyreleased a new album, called Something Like This,that has gained him a great deal of recognition. As many ofus know, Tulsa is his hometown and we are enthralled to seehis rise to fame.The singer and songwriter grew up here and went toMetro Christian Academy all his life, up to graduation. Heplayed the piano when he was younger, but did not earnestlyfocus on music until he reached high school. When he wentto Metro, he picked up the guitar his sophomore year andfell in love. That was the same year he started to write hisown songs and even formed a band. The band played showsand short gigs, but dispersed as college split apart their futuretogether.After Rector’s long years of high school, he finallygraduated Metro in 2005. His dedicated heart urged him togo to the University of Arkansas for college. He graduatedcollege in 2009 and decided to move to Nashville, TN todedicate more of himself to his love for music.Ben’s home in Nashville has gained him many fans. Hetoured and played in front of thousands of people, creatinga spark of his music played throughout the states. His influencesand style of music include rock, pop, and folk music.“His music is new, creative, and very different fromeverything else out there. He doesn’t conform to today’smusic standards. His music is something he believes in,”senior Brooke McGarvin said.Now, Ben Rector is the talk of all his fans since therelease of his new album last month, Something Like This.His fourth album has ended up being number four on theiTunes chart, ahead of Lil Wayne and The Beatles, on theday it was released. His album shows how much his hardwork has paid off with the positive feedback from his fans.His new album has dissented a new tour to praise howhard he worked on it, and for him to perform his new songs.Many people are rushing to buy tickets for his current tour.Not only has Ben released a new album and is promoting hisnew tour, he is coming back to his hometown to visit his oldfriends. That means he is granting us the excitement of beingable to see him perform at the Cain’s Ballroom on Oct.25. There is no doubt that Ben Rector is now a risen star.

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Page 16Questions? Comments? Concerns?Write to our staff at our various mailbox locationsin the Media Center.The Jenks High School Newswriting class publishesThe Trojan Torch. Editorials, staff opinions, reviewsand letters to the editor are the opinions of the individualwriter and not necessarily those of The TrojanTorch staff, its advisor or the administration. The TrojanTorch reserves the right to edit any signed letter submittedto the paper for publication. All letters becomeproperty of The Trojan Torch.Homecomingrules and info•October 8, 2011; 8:00-11:00•Tulsa Convention Center, ExhibitHall A•100 Civic Center (918) 596-7177•All students and guests must bringphoto ids•All guest forms for any non-JHSstudents to attend must be turnedin•Only students in grades 10-12 mayattend•All guests must be under the ageof 21•Tickets on sale Sept. 26-Oct. 7 beforeand after school, and duringlunch in the PAC ticket office; costis $15 per ticket•No tickets will be sold at thedoor!•Black tie optionalPlease recycle when finished reading.