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10 cavalier features February 2012Gaming: Too dependent?New Video Game Borders Thin Line of AddictionZach CooterStaff ReporterWhether playing video games is an addiction or ahobby is a question that parents have been asking since thefirst gaming console came out.When asked this question, most gamers will claimthat they can stop whenever they want. They can be on theirXBOX one day and off the next. Parents argue that it is anaddiction that their children have because they see themgaming for long hours.Some argue that gaming is a hobby because it isa way of having fun and not something that can’t be livedwithout. If gaming is an addiction, they argue, then aresports or arts also addictions? Gamers argue that since theseother two past times are not categorized as addictions, thengaming cannot be in the category of addiction either.Sometimes it seems that people are unable to stopgaming because that is the only thing they want to do, butusually they believe that they simply are involved in a gamethat they want to complete before doing something else.Most parents believe that gaming is addicting becausethey can’t seem to get their children to peel their eyesfrom the TV screen and do chores, studying or other activities.Parents are concerned that whenever their childrenhave free time, all they do play video games for hours.Both sides of the argument have good reasons forbelieving what they do.Parents and students await some firm evidencefrom scientists that will decide the issue. Until that time,gamers and their parents will be working on compromises.Homegoing 2012 survives “Survival ofthe Fittest”Hope SandersStaff ReporterThis year’s theme was Survivor, taken from thehit reality TV show. The Student Council chose to continuevolunteer donations through Homegoing activities to thelocal organization JustKids. The foundation seeks to helpchildren considered at risk by hosting after school activitiesand summer programs. This Homegoing the school raisedmoney by charging for song selections, coin jar competitions,and donations.The week began with students arriving wearingtheir Gamer Day costumes, which included Fruit Ninjas,Pac-mans, and Rainbow Unicorns. That night students cameagain to compete in battle ball, with Seniors taking the leadas usual.On Tuesday students rolled out of bed and came toschool for Pajama Day. Following the day’s activities studentsand teachers went to Firehouse Subs for dinner becauseFirehouse donated part of the proceeds to JustKids. ByWednesday the stress of the week seemed to age the schoolpopulation as Retirement Home Day commenced.For their Wednesday night skits the court members had toperform songs chosen for them by the student community.Whit Rassmussen was not exactly rolling in the deep, buthe was definitely rolling as he passionately sang Adele’s hitsong “Someone Like You.” Davis followed with an attemptedversion of “Kiss Me Through The Phone” by Soulja Boy.Jeff Benedict sang Jordin Sparks’s “No Air,” in what juniorElliot Jarrett described as a “unique rendition.” Then Riverssang “I’m A Slave 4 U” by Britney Spears. Sam finished thenight by singing “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” and heended his performance by asking Emily Jennings to prom.On Thursday most students showed up in costumefor Combat Day. In lieu of the annual school dance, a movienight was scheduled for that night. “Mean Girls” was shownwith free attendance.To finish the week, each grade geared up for TribalDay. After a half day of classes students filed in to the lowerschool auditorium to watch the Homegoing Court’s skits.They began with Davis and Sam’s duel performance. Davisplayed “A Thousand Miles” on the piano as Sam, dressed incut-off overalls, did an interpretive dance.Jeff Benedict took the stage as his alternate persona,CCES graduate Cam Jones. He rapped, slouching overa microphone and then called his friend Hunter Townes onstage, where Jeff performed a special dance for him as freshmanboys sang in the background.Following the loud acts Whit quietly shuffled onthe stage. He then wordlessly performed the dance fromthe popular film ‘Napoleon Dynamite.” After shyly runningoff stage, he came back a few moments later to ask ToriaMullen to prom. Following her acceptance, Rivers Hugheswalked on stage in hipster attire with his skinny jeans anddeep v-neck shirt. Taking the mic he lip synced to the JonasBrothers’ hit single “Burnin’ Up” as his friends pranced andtwirled in the background. The mood shifted as an intenseballad blared and Rivers began to passionately read his urbanpoem. The act concluded with another prom ask, andSloan Renfro accepted.Then students filed into the gym for the studentfacultybasketball game. Student commentators Elliot Jarrettand Catherine Culp interviewed spectators on the bleachersand comically remarked on the game. By the end of thehour, the students won after a very close game.Following Friday night’s huge win against GreerMiddle College Charter, Open Mike Night commenced.Student bands performed to a large audience.The week finished well with the Cavaliers takingthe victory on the basketball court as students cheered themon. At the girl’s half-time the Homecoming queen, AlexHamberis, was escorted by Mr. Charles McGee to hand offthe crown. Student Council President Chandler Carpenterannounced that Whit Rassmussen, escorted by Toria Mullen,was this year’s Homegoing king. He was crowned by Alexand later commented that “I was happy for five minutes untilI realized that Chandler was gonna bother me about it for therest of my life.” With a king crowned and both basketballgames won, this year’s Homegoing was an overall success.
11cavalier featuresFebruary 2012Top Stories of 2011Caroline Andrews and Mattea KoonThe Rise of Rebecca Black and her hit “Friday”Rebecca Black achieved internet fame by posting a YouTubevideo of the now famous song “Friday.” Black is now known forthe video, but she has not yet released another internet hit.The Death of the legend Elizabeth TaylorOn March 23, Elizabeth Taylor died in Los Angeles at 79.Royal Wedding of Prince William and KateMiddletonKate Middleton became Princess Kate in BuckinghamPalace in Spring of 2011.The Discovery of “Tiger Blood” and CharileSheen’s “Winning” StreakThere is not an exact date for the start of this event, but thewhole nation watched the crazy moves of Sheen diligently.The Casey Anthony ‘s Non-Guilty VerdictThis famous trial came to an end in the summer of 2011,with a surprising verdict for the mother of late Caylee.Norway Attacks (July 22):A bomb explodes in Oslo killing 8 people. Later, Anders BehringBreivik, responsible for the bombing, opens fire on a LaborParty summer camp on the island of Utoeya. 69 are killed.Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan (March 11):An 8.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Japan and is followedby 30 foot high tsunami waves. The disasters cause anuclear emergency when nuclear cooling systems fail.European Financial Crisis:EU leaders work to stabilize the European financial crisis. Debtsfrom Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece, and Spain weaken the Europeanfinancial system and threaten the survival of the Euro.US Withdraws from Iraq (December 18):The last American troops leave Iraq, ending an eight year war.Osama Bin Laden is Killed (May 1):A Navy SEALs and CIA team breaks into Osama BinLaden’s compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. The AlQaeda leader is killed and is later buried at sea.End of Harry Potter Movie Franchise“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows: Part Two”was released summer of 2011. This was a catharticend to the eight part series.Death of the Soul Singer Amy WinehouseSoul singer Amy Winehouse died at only 27 after losinga long, public battle against substance addiction.The marriage of Kim Kardashian and KrisHumphriesKim Kardashian held a lavish wedding in Los Angeles withNBA player Kris Humphries, four years Kardashian’s junior.The Divorce of Kim Kardashian and KrisHumphriesOnly 72 days after they said “I do!” the Reality TV superstarended her marriage with Kris Humphries.The End of the Russell Brand and KatyPerry Union2011 came to a close with the news Perry and Brandwould be ending their marriage after less than twoyears together.Steve Jobs Dies (October 5):Steve Jobs dies of pancreatic cancer at age 56. The cofounderof Apple and CEO of Pixar, Jobs leaves behinda great legacy.Arab Spring:A fruit vendor in Tunisia protests his government by settinghimself on fire. Revolutions in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Yemen, andSyria soon follow.Somalia Famine:3.7 million Somalis face starvation after one of the most severedroughts in eastern Africa in 60 years. International aid effortsare obstructed by the Al Shabab militant group.Occupy Movement (October 15):Spanish ‘Indignados’ and the Occupy Wall Street demonstratorsspark the international Occupy movement. Protestersgather in about 1,000 cities in over 80 countries world-wide toprotest income disparity and corporate greed.Tornados Strike the US (April-June):Hundreds of tornados tear through the US, killing over 500.The Joplin, Missouri, tornado is ranked as the seventh deadliestin US history.
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