The Cardinal

1021 Henderson Drive Jacksonville, NC 28546

Walter Jones, NC Congressman, Visits Jacksonville High School

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Televisions Arrive in Cafeteria

Sara Liquori & Katie Rose Newspaper Staff
With the addition of high-definition flat-screen televisions to the Jacksonville High School cafeteria, it could only be expected to have students with a variety of opinions. The televisions currently display ESPN, but will also be used to broadcast the new Cards on Camera news and entertainment television show produced by the newspaper staff. Some students think that the televisions are not necessary for the school environment. I think its a waste of money, and we should use it for something better, said Courtney Stewart. However, other students do appreciate the addition of televisions, although they would prefer a different channel to be shown. They should play something other than ESPN, said Carolina Jones. Many students enjoy the new televi-

March 13, 2012

Volume 14 Issue 1

Katie Rose

Online Classes Challenge Jacksonville High School Students

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Basketball Team is a Slam Dunk

Mariah Henry Newspaper Staff

Students enjoy watching ESPN while they eat lunch in the cafeteria. Some students are happy to welcome the new televisions. sions. The televisions are awesome, The newspaper staff is confident that stated Jeremy Evans. We get to watch student opinions will become more all the sports we want, and they let us positive after the premiere of its show. know whats going on.

Hope for Hugo Aids Injured Wrestler

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Cyberbullying pg 2 Footloose pg 2

Index

After introducing the starting players, it was time for the games to begin. As the crazies were shouting their chants, all eyes were on the center of the court, anticipating the jump ball would land in the hands of the Cardinals. Coming down the court, the players sprinted, dribbled the ball, and jumped to make that shot. Junior Nigel Vialva stated, My best shots are made when I set myself up for it. Sweat dripped from every forehead, as they played in manto-man defense, Jacksonvilles strong

Mariah Henry

The Jacksonville High School Boys Basketball team makes a valiant effort against West Carteret. The game was ultimately won by West Carteret. defensive players did not give up. The Jacksonville High School Varsity team played a tight game and our boys played aggressively, but unfortunately Jacksonville did not take the lead. Nigel Vialva took the lead for Jacksonville with a high score of thirty points, and Dante Malu scored twentyone points for the entire game against West Craven. The overall final score was 79-89.

No More Food and Drinks in Gym

Keislia Spencer Newspaper Staff

Word Scramble pg 2 New Newspaper pg 3 Price of College pg 3 Healthy After School Snacks pg 4 Meet the Newsies pg 4

No Food or Drinks Beyond This Point are the words on the sign that now sits outside the door at any sporting event in the main gym. Administration at Jacksonville High School have now implemented a new rule prohibiting food or drinks of any kind in the gym. If spectators buy snacks from the concession stand run by the booster club, they must be consumed in the gym lobby before patrons are al-

lowed to re-enter the gym. When asked about this new rule, Principal Donna Lynch said The no food or drinks in the lobby rule is not meant to punish the spectators, but to help the sanitary and safety issue. When food and drinks were allowed, people left trash in the bleachers creating a safety and sanitary hazard. Administration feels the new rule is necessary while many students had mixed feelings. Why have the option to buy food from concession stands at sporting events, if you cant eat while

watching the game? expressed junior Emily Rideout. Madison Bishop, a junior, said Cheering in the Cardinal Crazie section can get really hot. I want to be able to bring bottled water into the gym to help cool me off. Although the new rule may have taken some getting used to for students, concessions items are still on sale and booster club members have not observed a major drop in sales.

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Is Cyberbullying A Congressman Visits JHS Part of Social Media?

cyberthreats online. Also according to this site, it could take According to hubspot.com, different forms, for example, fifty percent of Facebooks 400 spreading rumors online, taking million users log in daily, in ad- an unflattering picture of somedition there are an average of 5 one and spreading it throughout million tweets per day, and over the internet, or even pretend210 billion emails are sent out ing to be someone else to cause daily. The majority of Jackson- harm. Although some may think ville High Schools students use it is all in good fun, the effects Facebook and Twitter to commu- are damaging. The victim could have a low self nicate with famesteem and could ily and friends. contemplate suiI wouldnt be cide. able to spend Most are ofa year withfended by cyout it, stated berbullying senior Joshua and think of it Richardson. as something Yet over half of adolescents Senior Joshua Richardson that should be stopped. Yet from and teens are a teachers point bullied online, of view, it seems to be harder to or cyberbullied. At least one in four teenagers experience ha- track for police than other types rassment online. However, one of bullying. The person could in four teens have also harassed be tracked by IP address but because the internet is so vast, the a peer online. Cyberbullying could stem from person would probably be harder a variety of causes like feelings to find. said Jeffrey Herrett. such as jealousy or even unre- However, if a student is cybersolved conflicts. It could cause bullied, the victim could print different consequences that out the proof and show it to a respread into the offline world, spected adult, such as their parsuch as depression or social anxi- ents or a trusted teacher. Even ety. According to BullyingStatis- though we live in an advanced tics.org, more than one in three world, there are still dangers in young people have experienced being online.
Megan Madison Newspaper Staff
Susan Varvell Susan Varvell

The Cardinal

March 13, 2012

North Carolina Congressman Walter Jones observes Shaun Moes class. Jones vistied many classes while at Jacksonville High School.

Students listen intently to Walter Jones.

I wouldnt be able to spend a year without social networking.

Susan Varvell

Susan Varvell

John Chester exaplains the projectile motion assignment.

Junior Tatyana Glasglow explains her classs activity to Walter Jones.

Online Classes Challenge Students

Raven Black & Katie Rose Newspaper Staff wonderful alterative to the traditional classroom setting, it is not right for all students. Some stuMany students at Jacksonville dents struggle while taking online High School are interested in regclasses due the lack of structured istering and taking online classes. class time. Taking an online class Online classes present students can be a rewarding, but challengwith a different way of learning, experience that involves dediing subjects that may or may not cation and hard work. also be offered at their local high school. Online students are taught by an online professor (who also teaches at a high school in the United States) who connects with them through the North Carolina Virtual Public School Blackboard Course Environment. As a result of budget cuts, some classes have been relocated to an entirely online existence. There are a variety of classes available online, such as Katie Rose foreign languages, English, sciJunior Tatiana Glasglow works dilences, and math. While online classes can be a ligently on her online course.

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Footloose Gets Loose

Khrystoff Byrd Newspaper Staff
Jacksonville High School is putting on the fantastic Footloose, starring not Kevin Bacon, but student Warren Anderson. After Rens father walks out on his family, they move to Bomont, Georgia to live with his aunt and uncle. Soon after the move, Rens love interest, Ariel (Rachel Tuton), informs him of the towns ban on dancing, brought on by her father, Reverend Moore (Jared Smith). How will Ren deal with living in a town that has outlawed dancing? Expect drama, controversy, romance, existentialism, and lots of dancing in Jacksonville High Schools presentation of Footloose on April 27 through 29.

Unscramble the answer to each clue given and write your answer in the boxes to the right of the scrambled letters. Each box is assigned a number. When you are finished unscrambling all of the words, fill in the secret message by using the letter corresponding to the number provided.

Project Graduation Reverse Raffle will be held March 10 at the Jacksonville Country Club from 6:30 to 10:30 PM. Tickets need to be turned in as soon as possible!

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The Cardinal
Sara Liquori Newspaper Staff
In January, Jacksonville High School student Hugo Rubirosa was injured during one of his wrestling matches. Hugo landed on his neck and was severely injured. He was rushed to Carteret Memorial Hospital, where it was questioned if he was paralyzed. He was later transfered to Pitt Memorial Hospital. Hugo is doing a better now, and has feeling in his upper body with some cramping in his legs. This is a huge success for Hugo after going through many hours of rehabilitation. Jacksonville High School has come together in supporting Hugo. Students and staff have put together raffles, the proceeds of which go to Hugo, his treatments, and to assist his family. There is a marathon run for Hugo on March 31 at Jacksonville High School. People can register online at http:// www.active.com/running/jacksonvillenc/jhs-booster-run-2012. Hugo is not only a great wrestler but a great human being. Everyday he worked his hardest to be the best, and

March 13, 2012

Senior Says:
New Start for Newspaper
Beth Sigler Editor-in-Chief

Hope for Hugo Helps Student

Khrystoff Byrd Newspaper Staff

Community College: Getting More Bang for Your Buck

Going to a community college is a cost-effective way to get a higher education while being close to home. This offers students the option of living at home while attending school, instead of paying for a dorm or a pricey apartment. This frees up more money for students to pay for textbooks or simply to put away in savings. While some students may decide to continue their education after recieving their two-year degree from a community college, there are many careers available for those with only a two-year degree such as radiology technician, dental hygienist, engineering technician, and graphic designer. By choosing a career down this avenue, students can pay off any outstanding loans and debts (if there are any--with financial aid, many students who attend community college will not graduate with debt) within a short period of time after graduating. After graduating, students can decide to attend a state or private university for an additional two years. Many state colleges in North Carolina accept the majority of community college courses for credit. This gives students the opportunity to receive a four-year college degree without paying the higher cost of going to a state or private college for all four years. Unless students plan on going into a highly specialized field, I find it most beneficial to go to a community college for the first two years. This also helps to ease the transition from high school to college, which, for some students, can be a jarring experience.
nity college, there are many options for students to receive scholarships, grants, and financial aid. These include the Pell Grant, which all students can apply for, regardless of the college they are attending, or school-specific scholarships. While state colleges have done away with the Teaching Fellows scholarship due to budget cuts, some private colleges have kept this intact. Many private colleges also offer opportunities for scholarships that cover the full college experience, including room and board as well as tuition and the cost of textbooks. Private colleges tend to offer extra services for students; for example, Meredith has a policy of giving all incoming freshmen a laptop to use and keep after graduation. While more expensive, private colleges give students a more personalized school experience.

As the editor-in-chief of Jacksonville High Schools newspaper, The Cardinal, I am proud to present the first issue of our newand-improved publication. With a hardworking staff and a dedicated advisor, we are sure to have a successful semester. I look forward to seeing copies of The Cardinal distributed across campus for all students and faculty to enjoy. Alongside this first issue of the new-and-improved newspaper, a news show to be aired on the televisions in the cafeteria will be released. Senior Simms Hicks is the executive producer of this new show, which will star alternating members of the newspaper staff. Have you been accepted to your college of choice yet, seniors? Even though you might have already gotten your acceptance letter in the mail, its still important to keep up your grades through this final semester. The dreaded symptoms of senioritis might have started to kick in; lethargy, procrastination, and falling grades. Some colleges even may rescind your admission due to a drop in academic performance! On page three, you will find a series of opinion articles on both the quality and cost of education of state college as opposed to community and private colleges. Keep your chins up, seniors!

Caitlin Chastain

Hugo Rubirosa pins an opponent during a wrestling match. Prior to his injury, Rubirosa was a dedicated member of the wrestling team. I know hes working to walk. I know him cards with some even going to visit one day he will walk because of his him in the hospital. His International character, his heart, and his determina- Baccalaureate class has currently been tion, said student Josh Childress. interacting with him through Skype. Many students love and miss Hugo Jacksonville High School is awaiting dearly, and theres a large amount of his return and continues to hope for a students showing support by sending speedy recovery.

Keislia Spencer Newspaper Staff

State College: Finding the Middle Ground Between Quality and Price
around five thousand dollars is available per student per year for the need-based Pell Grant. Filling out the FAFSA (Federal Application For Student Aid) form will give the information needed to determine if a student qualifies for the Pell Grant. Usually, there are a variety of course options available for students at state colleges. While state schools may not have the menagerie of classes that private colleges offer, they do have more options than community colleges. Compared to a community college, a state college often has a higher number of clubs, sports, student government, fraternities, sororities, and social events. As many students live on campus, there is greater opportunity for socialization and a sense of community. The balance of price and quality makes state colleges a good option for many students. By applying to a variety of schools, students can help to assure their future education.

Deciding what college to attend may be one of the most important (and not to mention one of the most difficult) decisions students make in their senior year. While every college is different, there are a number of qualities that most, if not all, state colleges share. State universities tend to have lower tuition costs than private colleges, especially if the student is a resident of the colleges state. The prices are mainly uniform, although some schools may have slightly higher or lower costs. These costs can be affected by many factors, such as the economy and state budgets. Government-provided financial aid is available. A maximum of

Private College: Education Can Come at a Price

Beth Sigler Editor-in-Chief
As a senior planning to go to Meredith College in the fall, I had a difficult decision to make. There were three avenues for my higher education; a community college (close to home and low-cost), a state college (variety of locations and mid-range price), or a private college (lower student-to-teacher ratio and superior facilities). Ultimately, I decided on Meredith College, an all-girls school in Raleigh, North Carolina. Although private schools may carry a heftier price tag than a state or commu-

Jo Allen

Some students choose to attend a pricier private college. Meredith College is an all-girls school located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Healthy and Tasty Easy-toMake After-School Snacks

Peanut Butter and Jelly Quesadillas
1 teaspoon butter 1 (10 inch) flour tortilla 2 tablespoons peanut butter 2 tablespoons grape jelly Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Spread one side of the tortilla with peanut butter. Fold tortilla in half so that the peanut butter is on the inside. Place folded tortilla in the skillet, and heat 2 minutes on each side, until lightly browned. Slice into wedges, and dip in the jelly to serve. source: cassiecraves. blogspot.com

The Cardinal

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Beth Sigler Editor-in-Chief

Six-Minute Potato Chips

One Russet potato sliced paper thin Salt (optional) Parchment paper Cut a sheet of parchment paper to fit a plate. Lay discs of potato on top in a flat layer, none touching. Sprinkle layer with salt, if desired. Other seasoning can be added. Cover with another sheet of parchment paper. Microwave for 5-6 minutes. Discs will have become lightly browned potato chips. source: sparkpeople.com

Apple Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

2 (8 oz) packages of cream cheese, softened cup of apple sauce cup brown sugar dash of cinnamon 3 cups chopped fruit (apples, pears, peaches, bananas, and/or berries) Mix cream cheese, apple sauce, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a medium bowl. Serve alongside chopped fruit and store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container. source: blisstree.com

Butter Herb Popcorn

6 cups freshly popped popcorn (it should be still hot) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted teaspoon dried basil teaspoon dried oregano teaspoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon kosher salt Combine the popcorn, butter, basil, oregano, parsley and salt in a resealable plastic bag. Shake bag vigorously until well combined. Pour into a bowl and devour. source: amazingmoms. com

Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce

3 tablespoons of peanut butter 1 tablespoon of honey A splash of soy sauce A few drops of sesame oil Water to smooth Carrot sticks Mix everything but the carrot sticks together with a fork or whisk in a bowl. Add water as needed to thin mixture to a dipping consistency (all-natural peanut butter needs more; everyday brands need less). Also tastes great with noodles or apple slices. source: greenling.com

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Meet the Newsies: An Inside Look

Beth Sigler, Senior Editor-in-Chief Megan Madison, Senior Newspaper Staff Simms Hicks, Senior Television Producer Raven Black, Senior Newspaper Staff Katie Rose, Senior Newspaper Staff

All the Feed me. So ist das Leben (such ponies. All is life). of them.

Always keep your head up and reach for the stars.

Blondes have more fun.

Keislia Spencer, Senior Newspaper Staff

Roses are cars. Violets are buckets. This poem makes no sense. Nutella.

Khrystoff Byrd, Senior Newspaper Staff

Ill never find my place on Earth, but refuse to fade away.

Sara Liquori, Junior Newspaper Staff

Mariah Henry, Senior Newspaper Staff

Kaitlyn Igo, Junior Television Producer

Quack quack Good things Lifes a quack. come to those beach, so who wait.

swim in it!