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Alesha McCulloch, News

Anticipation for Thunder Over Louisville builds

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By Alesha McCulloch

This year’s Thunder over Louisville fireworks and air show is this Saturday, April 20th.

The air show begins at 3 p.m. and the fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.

The theme for this year’s Thunder is “Thunder Vision” which is a tribute to music from TV shows. The music will be everything from game shows to reality television.

“My favorite thing to do at Thunder is people watch. I love to walk around and look at all the interesting people that come to Thunder,” said freshman Skyler Nardi.

If you bring your 3D glasses, you can put them on reveal 3D images of fireworks on this year’s Thunder over Louisville Poster.

“The thing I like the most about Thunder is all of the good food they provide,” said sophomore Kiley Atchley.

For the air show at Thunder this year, you may see fewer military planes due to monetary cutbacks. This means more civilian planes.

“I enjoy lots of things about Thunder over Louisville, but the thing I enjoy the most would have to be sitting with all my friends and watching the firework show,” said junior Blayne Miles.

You can also see aircrafts like Apache Blackhawks, Super 300, Biplane, and L-39 Jet before the Thunder begins.

“Riding the rides would have to be my favorite activity while down at Thunder,” said sophomore Dylan Paris.

Alesha McCulloch, Features

Caffeine impacts students’ daily routine

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By Alesha McCulloch

Caffeine sparks thoughts of energy and wakefulness. Caffeine usually does not have long term physical effects, but when it comes to the teenage body, it can be harmful.

Freshman Nick Carter said, “I love to drink caffeine, until it starts to make my stomach hurt.”

Teens who drink coffee, soft drinks, or energy drinks may suffer from stomach upsets, increased heart rates, and anxiety.

Caffeine defines itself as a drug that many plants naturally produce in their seeds and leaves. It’s considered a stimulant and is found in many foods and beverages.

Most teens consume their caffeine in the forms of soda, energy drinks, coffee, and tea.

“I drink a McDonald’s sweet tea every morning before school because it makes me awake and full,” said sophomore Donnie Campbell.

Caffeine can be addictive. Teens can become addicted to caffeine, which is becoming a serious problem that affects millions of teenagers daily.

When teens have caffeine addiction, they usually do not notice it. Your body will just naturally want more and more of it. Caffeine addiction is common with many teens today.

According to doctors, caffeine is one of the most psychoactive drugs to be found in the world, which means it’s a drug that can produce mood changes.

“I notice that when I drink caffeine, I get really hyper and want to jump and fiddle around” said sophomore Dylan Paris.

Caffeine is also known as a stimulant. Meaning it can affect your sleeping schedule. It increases feelings of alertness and may help you stay awake when you’re tired. But most teens already do not get enough sleep as it is, causing them to stay awake at night and feeling exhausted the next day.

Alesha McCulloch, Alyssa Book, Girls Swimming, Sports

Girls swimming prepares for battle

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By Alyssa Book and Alesha McCulloch

Saturday at 6:00 p.m, the girls’ swim team will battle at Highland Hills Middle School for the Sectional finals.

Last year the girls finished in first place, and coach Joe Perkins is hoping for the same results in 2013, although the girls know they have some real competition.

“The team’s biggest competition this year is New Albany, they have a fast team this year so sectionals could be close,” said sophomore Meg Taylor.

Perkins is preparing the team for the big race by cutting back on yardage and making the girls rest more during practice. He also mentioned focusing more on turns and finishes.

Senior Sarah Taylor will be hitting the pool for her last sectional race, and this one brings emotions that were not present in the years past.

“It’s bittersweet for me,  it’s sad because this is my last high school meet but I am excited to see my future holds.”

Taylor went on to say that all year the girls have been lifting weights to prepare for special meets, but in the weeks leading up to sectionals, they begin to taper and back off on their yardage.

“I get really hydrated and got to bed super early the night before and I’m superstitious, so I eat a banana before every meet,” said sophomore Maryn Meldrum on preparing for meets.

Not only have the girls prepared physically, they have been supporting each other out of the pool and encouraging each other to reach their full potentials.

Meldrum encourages her teammates by reminding them “we all have the same goal, win conference and keep the sectional title. Were all friends and competitors that keep each other focused in and out of the pool.”

“This would be our sixth consecutive year winning. We would love to make that happen. It would show that all our hard work has paid off,” said Taylor.

Alesha McCulloch, Features

Louisville offers variety of entertainment

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By Alesha McCulloch

There is no doubt that everyone looks forward to winter break each year, but what is there to look forward to? Not only being off school and getting presents from Santa, but visiting all kinds of places with family and friends. So, where is there to go this winter break?

In Louisville KY, there is a new indoor trampoline park called Sky Zone. Sky Zone is a bunch of high-flyin’ fun and it is not just for kids either. In the extended holiday hours, they have two different time zones for teenagers: 16 and up. On Dec. 29, the time is from 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and the same time on Jan. 5. Teenagers, kids, and adults can go anytime before that as well but those times are just for the older kids to be alone without the little ones around. You can also purchase Jump Passes. 30 minutes to 120 minutes from 9 to 20 dollars. You can also get the Sky Jam or Sky Mania Jump Pass for 18 dollars which includes two pieces of pizza and a drink. Sky Zone is located on 2671 Technology Drive, Jeffersontown, KY.

Since the weather is cool and there is not much to do indoors, Bluegrass Indoor Karting has got us racing to the door. Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight. You can race up to nine races for 122 dollars for members and 140 dollars for non-members. Arriving in groups or arriving solo will depend more on the prices. Bluegrass Indoor Karting is located on 2520 Ampere Dr, Louisville, KY.

Instead of staying home this break,  switch it up and do something more exciting like going to Sky Zone or Bluegrass Indoor Karting.

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