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BULL EYEBLOOMINGDALE HIGH SCHOOL’S NEWSMAGAZINE VALRICO, FLA.BSHSBULLSEYE.COM SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 VOLUME 1 ISSUE 2

Bull BrosThe Spirit Men

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CONTENTS

NEWS3 News Briefs New clubs, lunch lines, and the Home-coming week calendar.4 Back with a Bang How and why a school tradition got a new title and function.

FEATURES6 Who are the spirit men? A look at the leaders of the pep rallies.9 Homecoming Fashion Get advice on how to get yourself prepared for the big dance.

POLITICS10 Making the Rounds Presidential candidates visit Tampa Bay to rally support.

SPORTS12 Football Update Foot-ball goes 2-2 in a strong start to the season.13 Fall Sports Update Find out the latest from golf, cross country, swim and dive and volleyball.

ARTS14 Call of Duty 4 A preview of the new video game.15 New Movies A sneak peek at what will be coming to Regency on Friday.16 13 Years of Fear Go on an exclusive behind the scenes look at Howl-O-Scream’s haunted houses.

OPINION18 Your Voice, Your Vote Why take the time to register? Seniors can make a difference in a presidential election.

ON THE COVERBull Bros At the fi rst pep rally, the new spirit men share a chest bump. The spirit men led pep rallies, getting students fi red up for spirit checks. Photo by Kris-tina Carrerras

8Homecoming? Students have been fi nding cute ways to ask their special someone to homecoming. Grant Townsend asked his girlfriend Rachel Wallace

after they had been dating for only four days. He planned it so she would be surprised before she left for golf. “It left me speechless and almost in tears,” said Wallace. Read more cute ways to ask someone to the dance on page 8.


NEWSNEWS BRIEFSHomecoming Week Calendar SetMonday-WednesdayHomecoming King/Queen Voting on EdlineMondayEarly Release DaySpirit Week: Americana Day2:30 p.m. Golf vs. Blake & Durant at

Bloomingdale Golfers ClubTuesdaySpirit Week: Tourist Day6:30 p.m. Homecoming Court parent meeting

at Charley Harris StadiumWednesdaySpirit Week: Nerd DayClub Schedule: Red Club DayWestern Conference Diving at Copeland3:00 p.m. Golf vs. Robinson at MacDill AFBThursdaySpirit Week: Character Day6:15 p.m. JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. Plant7:00 p.m. JV Football at East Bay7:00 p.m. Swim vs. Freedom at BSACFridayPep Rally ScheduleSpirit Week: Black Out Day7:30 p.m. Football vs. Alonso at Charley Harris

StadiumSaturday8:00 a.m. Cross Country at Don Bishop and

FSU Invites8:00 p.m. Homecoming Dance in cafeteria

Changes to clubs, lunch procedures mark second month of school

Lunch linesDuring the fi rst two weeks of school, students encountered problems with the new lunch lines. Students complained about only having fi ve to ten minutes to eat their lunch.

According to administration, lines moved slowly because students were talking or not paying attention to the moving lines.

Students, however, said the lines were moving slowly because they did not know what was being served for lunch, so they had to fi gure out what they wanted when they reached the end of the line. Lunch menus were added and shared on WBUL to improve the situation.By Aleah AlexanderPhoto by Nick Betts

New clubs started at BloomingdaleUltimate Frisbee is a new red club at Blooming-dale. Its sponsor is Ms. Angela Cheek in room 216. For more information, contact Steven Sanchez.

Little Amigos is a new black club sponsored by Ms. Amber Littleton. It is a program for ESOL students to prepare them for college. Members of the club will talk about universities, col-lege requirements, and SAT and ACT tutoring programs.

Quidditch is a new black club at Bloomingdale. This club has four sponsors, one for each house, and a bulk of new members. “It’s about promot-ing our love for Harry Potter and promoting a community feeling,” said Ms. Teresa Lamar, who sponsors the Ravenclaw Quidditch team. The club plans to hold tournaments, and with the income, help buy books for children in need.

Club picture, retake day is October 10On October 10, all clubs will have group pic-tures taken. Club members should show their teacher their club cards and leave at the time assigned to their clubs. The schedule will be posted in the bulletin board by the cafeteria. Student who need picture retakes should go to the gym during their lunch.

Compiled by Aleah Alexander & Zahn Zapresko


NEWS

For years the students at Bloomingdale High School enjoyed the after football game concerts form the drumline, known as the alcove. The tradition of the alcove was ended last fall during the football sea-son in 2011. Students all over the school have been attempting to bring the alcove back, even getting #BringBackAlcove trending in Tampa on Twitter.

Many different rumors about the end of the alcove a have fl oated around school. The end of the alcove was caused by a lack of safety precautions. The growing population of the alcove had caused over-crowding in the tight space, and people became rough.

“From my understanding, the crowd was too big for the amount of adults supervis-ing,” said Deputy Ron Alexander, the school resource offi cer.

The location of the alcove was also an issue; the fl owing traffi c of the parking lot was hazards for students and parents. The lack of lighting in the area was a factor as well.

“Nothing specifi c happened to my knowledge,” Band Director Jon Sever said. Overall , there is no one to blame; the end of the alcove was for the student’s safety.

Even though the alcove is over the drum-line can still perform after home games. The drumline exhibition is the beginning of a new tradition. The exhibition, like the alcove, will be after home games, and the drumline will play for students. The exhibi-tion will be located in the football stadium, by the stands and student section.

“It’s like a spotlight on drumline,” Clance Murray said.

The stands will give more room for the fans of the drumline to watch and spread out. The stadium also provides safer envi-ronments for everyone, like better lighting and a more controlled environment. The drumline exhibition should be a fun and safe experience for everyone as long as the rules are followed.

“It’s the most exciting part of going to football games,” Murray said.

How drumline is putting a new spin on an old traditionBy Allie Manley

About the Alcove

The alcove was located outside the music depart-ment wing of the school and by the honors parking lot. The alcove consisted of students crowding around the drum line as they played. The drum line alcove started in the early 1990s. The alcove would take place after home football games.

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BANGPhotos by Kristina CarrerasCymbal photos by Chrissy Ciroli


How drumline is putting a new spin on an old tradition

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FEATURESWHO ARE THE SPIRIT MEN?By Leefs Stamper | @LeefsBDaleA look at the people behind the wigs and paint

On those special Fridays when every student in Bloomingdale shuffl es into the gymnasium, there is a hanging air of expectancy. While the students rile up their initial battle cries, something is miss-ing. Someone is missing. Suddenly, two fi gures streak into the middle of the gym. “Everyone starts screaming and the crowd goes wild.” That, Cory Payton says, is the best part of being one of the Spirit Men. These boys encompass everything Bulls strive to be: courageous, academic, and of course, spirited.

“Spirit Man” is a legendary position held by the most energetic students. “It means being the

most spirited human in all of Bloomingdale and getting everyone else as excited about Bull Nation as me and Cory,” Brian Houck, Payton’s fellow Spirit Man said. The Spirit Men get people pumped up for pep rallies, make important an-nouncements about school events, and lead the school in the alma mater at the end of each rally.

How do these boys get themselves excited for the pep rallies? All that vigor must come from somewhere. Payton said that he and Houck “take a 5-Hour Energy and stretch each other’s thighs” before each pep rally. As silly and fun as their job may be, the boys do not worry about getting made fun of. “We get an extraordinary amount of high fi ves,” said Payton.

As the leaders of the spirit checks, Payton and Houck set the tone for the rest of the pep rally. They take on the responsibility of leading the freshmen into the world of school spirit. “Learn how to do ‘black-black-black-black-black’,” said Payton. Certainly the group leading the rest of the school has to be coordinated, and as a Spirit Man, he takes pride in running a smooth pep rally.

The task of being the two people to get 2,400 teenagers pumped up and ready to burst with school spirit is a tough job. “We had been practic-ing since the day we were born,” Payton said about having the opportunity. “It was our life goal.”

“Being Spirit Men means the world to us,” Payton said. “We care so deeply about our school and the spirit of the Bull.” Houck agreed and said, “God bless the school; go Bulls, Bull Nation forever!”

Monday: AmericanaWednesday: Nerd

Thursday: CharacterFriday: Black Out

SPIRIT WEEK

Tuesday: TouristAmericana

Wednesday: NerdCharacter

Wednesday: Character

Wednesday: NerdCharacter

NerdBlack Out

Tuesday: Wednesday:

Tuesday: Wednesday: Nerd

Tuesday: Nerd

Tourist

Spirit men photos by Kristina CarrerasKnuckles photo by Brittany Badertscher


SPIRIT CHECK

Tuesday: Tourist


FEATURES

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Message In A Bottle: A mes-sage in a bottle is a super-romantic way

to ask someone to homecoming, and an added bonus is that it relates to the home-coming theme!

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Food: Who does not love food? Spell out “homecom-ing” on you special someone’s

favorite food. Some really cute ways are cupcakes, cookies, and pizza.

Decorate their Locker: Covering their locker with pictures is a cute way to ask someone to homecom-ing. It also shows how much you care about them if you decorate it with something they like.

Make a Sign: Mak-ing a sign is a simple, romantic way to ask someone out.

When Kyle Snelgrove asked Kaitlin Pounds to homecoming, he went all out. With fl owers, a note and a sign, Kaitlyn said yes to him. He asked on their six month dating anniversary. Photos by Samantha Rios

Post-its: Covering their car in post-its is a fun way to get their attention. Make sure to leave a note on the door handle asking them to home-coming so they know it is not just a prank.

Balloons: Balloons are a cute way to ask someone to homecoming. You can tie balloons to their car or locker or if you get their parents’ permission you can fi ll their room with balloons.

Serenade: Serenad-ing your crush is one of the most romantic ways to ask

someone to prom. Make sure to practice and fi nd a good place to do it such as the cafeteria or in their class.

Sidewalk chalk: Writing a mes-sage in sidewalk chalk is a simple (and cheap) way to ask someone to homecoming. They will be pleasantly surprised when they return home after a long day at school and get an unexpected invite to homecoming.

Decorate Their Garage: Putting a message on their garage is another

unexpected way to ask someone to homecoming. use balloons, crepe paper, and big letters to make it really special.

By Alyssa Best and Emma Oberle


Tips you should follow to look your best

Save the DateTheme: Underwater Fanta-Sea

Date: October 6, 2012

Time: 8-11 p.m.

Place: Bloomingdale High School Cafeteria

Cost: $30 (October 1-5)

You should know: •Shoes must be worn at all times. •Do not bring valuables to the dance. •Do not leave personal items unattended

STYLE FILE: HOMECOMING EDITIONHomecoming is your time to shine! After you get your dress, there is still a lot to do. It is a big day, so be prepared to look your best, and remember to have fun!

Glow-Getters

Every girl loves to have that “sun-kissed” skin. One way to obtain this glamorous look is a tanning bed, but these can be very expensive, so if you want to save some money, you can get a spray tan. It is fast and the result is the same, but it fades quickly.

Hair

Your hair is a vital element to your overall look. Consider the type of style you want according to your dress. If you are going to get your hair profes-sionally done, try to schedule an appointment two to three weeks before homecoming, as they tend to get booked quickly.

Make-up Madness

You want to look good for homecoming. You can do your own make-up if you are up to the challenge, or you can have it professionally done. Go to your near-est Sephora or department store, or anywhere else that sells make-up, and they will be happy to do it for you. If you are doing your make-up yourself, here are some good colors for your eyes.

For blue eyes, use gray, purple, green, or blue.For green eyes, use brown, plum, dark green, or gold.For brown eyes, use copper, champagne, pink, or purple.

Nail It

Your homecoming look is still not fi nished. French manicures are usually the popular choice, but you can stand out and pick a bright color that matches your dress.

By Alyssa Best, Fatima Elkott, Jordan Noh, Emma Oberle and Maelina Verasmende

For guys

Guys: remember to look sharp for homecoming. It is just around the corner, and if you want to impress that special girl, follow these tips.As you know, ties are required, but you should also know to dress well in button-down shirts. Dress pants are a must. A cool look to spice up your outfi t are blazers. If you have a date, you should match her dress. Just remember to look sharp and keep your outfi t in dress code.

High-Low DressesCan’t decide between a long or short dress for homecoming? This trend combines the best of both worlds?

Bold PrintsDresses with bold prints are always fi erce. Try a tribal printed dress to make simple silhouettes more daring.

Cool ColorsStand out from everybody else by wearing fun colors like jewel tones and neons.

All That SparklesAll eyes will be on you in a sequined dress. Sparkly dresses are perfect for the dim lighting of homecoming.

but these can be very expensive, so if you want to save some money, you can get a spray tan. It is fast and the result is the same, but it fades quickly.

Hair

Your hair is a vital element to your overall look. Consider the type of style you want according to your dress. If you are going to get your hair profes-sionally done, try to schedule an appointment two to three weeks before homecoming, as they tend to get booked quickly.

Make-up Madness

You want to look good for homecoming. You can do your own make-up if you are up to the challenge, or you can have it professionally done. Go to your near-est Sephora or department store, or anywhere else that sells make-up, and they will be happy to do it for you. If you are doing your make-up yourself, here are some good colors for your eyes.

For blue eyes, use gray, purple, green, or blue.For green eyes, use brown, plum, dark green, or gold.For brown eyes, use copper, champagne, pink, or purple.

Nail It

Your homecoming look is still not fi nished. French manicures are usually the popular choice, but you can stand out and pick a bright color that matches your dress.

High-Low DressesCan’t decide between a long or short dress for homecoming? This trend combines the best of both worlds?

Bold PrintsDresses with bold prints are always fi erce. Try a tribal printed dress to make simple silhouettes more daring.

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Dress Trends

Photos by Taylor Stevens


POLITICS

MAKING THE ROUNDS

Details from the three-day event held in Tampa

By Lisa Kauffman

Politicians visit the Tampa Bay area seeking independent, youth vote

Republican National Convention selects Romney, Ryan for ticketThe Republican National Conven-tion (RNC) came to Tampa August 27 to August 30. Together 2,286 delegates and 2,125 alternative del-egates decided upon the Republican presidential candidate: Mitt Romney.

Throughout the week, well-known politician Sarah Palin, actor Clint Eastwood, and entertainers includ-ing Kid Rock and Journey were pres-ent at the event. Even Jon Stewart of The Daily Show stayed in Tampa all week to fi lm the Daily Show from the Straz Center.

Paul Ryan was chosen as the vice presidential pick, appealing to youth focused on economic issues.

Outside the convention were thousands of protestors along with hundreds of police men and women to ensure the safety of both the peaceful protestors and the people of Tampa.

On August 28, Lisa Kauffman cov-ered a story for WMNF on protes-tors gathered in Centennial Park, Ybor City. These protestors raise awareness about voters’ suppres-sion. Increased voting regulations caused concerns for immigrants and African Americans, making it diffi cult for these people to vote. The crowd of political activists and protestors grew to nearly 1000 people as they marched through the streets of Ybor City. There were more than 50 police offi cers present during the rally, but the march remained peaceful and no arrests were made.

“It was exciting to see the atmosphere,” said Kauffman. “It opened my eyes to the differ-ent perspectives of people, and I learned about why people have the beliefs they do.”


By Kelsey Baker | @KelseyBaker94

Obamas visit Florida to energize youth vote

Student VoicesI would vote for Obama because…“I don’t believe four years is enough time to revolutionize our country. I like President Obama and what he is doing for the people, like giving back jobs to our nation.” Imani Hogan (12)

I would vote for Romney because…“I feel that Mitt Romney guarantees health and stability for the middle class and will im-prove America’s economic situation.” Patrick McGuire (11)(12)I am undecided because…“Neither Obama nor Romney appeal to my moderate views.” Kendall Hayes (12)

Poll of 223 students in AP Government and Statistics classes, mid-September

Poll by Johnny CartwrightInfographic by Matthew Yeatts

Romney photo courtesy of Wikimedia CommonsObama photo courtesy of White House

22%Students Undecided 47%

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Following the Democratic National Convention, President Barack Obama and the First Lady Mi-chelle Obama made campaign stops in Florida to rally support from voters. As a state with a large number of electoral votes, Florida is known for being a battleground state for candidates.

On September 8, President Obama held a rally at St. Petersburg College in Seminole. He appealed to senior citizens and Hispanics while speaking to a crowd of 11,000. He gave parts of his conven-tion speech and arguing that the Romney-Ryan plan would cut taxes for millionaires and increase the deficit. He also spoke about Medicare.

Michelle Obama, meanwhile, campaigned to college students in Gainesville and Tallahassee on September 17. She spoke to a crowd of about 9,000 at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center. She appealed to young voters, encourag-ing people to register others to vote. She talked to the crowd about close elections. She also spoke about President Obama, saying that he believed in the American promise.

By Lisa Kauffman


SPORTS

Check out our live, play-by-play football game score updates at www.bshsbullseye.com.At a game? Share scoring updates with us by tweeting with the hashtag #bullpride.

GOING STRONG

As the Bloomingdale Bulls go 2 and 2 in the season, Head Coach John Booth said that there is still room for improvement. “It’s still a ‘W’,” Head Coach John Booth said about the wins against Strawberry Crest and East Bay.

Two games in a row, the Bulls scored from returns straight from kickoff once the opposing teams got their own respective touchdown beforehand. Head Coach John Booth said that even though they are still winning, he would still like to see the team improve. Starting off in the preseason, the football team lost to Du-rant with a score of 34 to 17. Since the loss to Durant they have closed the gaps each game as the fi rst season game was a loss, then came out with a one-point win over Strawberry Crest, and recently pulled out further with a seven-point win over East Bay.

“It’s been going well and we pulled out a couple of victories to show,” said Coach Booth.

By Corey Martin

Christian Bennett During the East Bay game, Christian Bennett

returned an interception for a 86-yard touchdown, landing him a spot on hudl.com. “I was excited,” said Bennett. “When I was running, I envisioned myself running to the touchdown, even though I wasn’t feeling well and the added fact that I have asthma, so it was hard to breathe. I just wanted to get there so I could get some air.” After Ben-nett’s play, the Bulls won with a fi nal score of 21-14. By Kenwin Durant

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Current Football Scoreboard

8/24 @ Durant (Preseason) 34-17 L9/1 Chamberlain 27-13 L9/7 Strawberry Crest 28-27 W9/14 @ East Bay 21-14 W9/21 @ Tampa Catholic 12-7 L9/28 Riverview 7:30 10/5 Alonso 7:3010/12 @ Leto 7:3010/19 Wharton 7:3011/2 @ Plant 7:3011/9 @ Newsome 6:30

The Bulls take on the Riverview Sharks Friday night at Charley Harris Stadium at 7:30 p.m.

“Hopefully we can challenge the guys and execute properly in all four quar-ters,” said Coach Booth.

Follow Kenwin Durant and Corey Martin on www.bshsbullseye.com for play-by-play action.

By Kenwin Durant


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Swim and Dive

The swim and dive team has been victorious in every meet except against Jesuit. On October 3, divers will go to the Western Conference. On October 10, swimmers will be going to the Western Conference. “I believe that one of our swimmers, D.J. Waite, is going to states,” said Coach Eva Applebee. “He also broke the school record to the 100m backstroke.” By Delaney Maxwell and Maelina Verasmende

Cross Country

Cross Country season is underway and both the girls and boys teams have had strong starts. At the East Hillsborough County Invite, Boys Varsity and Junior Varsity placed first, while Girls Varsity and Junior Varsity placed second. “Our team is looking really strong this year,” said Andrew LeBlanc (11). “I believe the whole varsity team will advance to states.” By Lisa Kauffman, photo courtesy of Ray Chadderton

Beat the Ravens! Have a great homecoming, Bulls!

Varsity Volleyball

The volleyball team is at a record of 8 to 8. The girls, however, are enjoying playing this year. “The volleyball team is going great,” said Abby Bernaldo. “It’s a very good team and I’m happy to be on it.” Coach Sinibaldi said that the team is a contender for district champion-ships. By Aleah Alexander , photo by Keyla Noguera

Golf

Team captains Tyler Miller of the boys golf team and Kennedy Stites of the girls golf team has lead Bloomingdale to a 3-1 sea-son so far, winning matches against Straw-berry Crest, East Bay and Leto high schools. Both golf teams are getting ready for dis-trict competition on October 15, where a select few players from each high school in Hillsborough County compete against one another. By Alex Hartley


ARTSARTS ARTS

NEW GAMES Gangnam StyleGangnam Style has hit over 200 million views and counting. So what is Gangnam Style? What makes it so popu-lar? Upon fi rst glance, there is nothing special. A chubby Korean man in sunglasses and questionably fashionable outfi ts that dances in random settings, okay, nothing special. But after less than sixty seconds of watching, things take a turn for the bizarre. The settings and outfi ts become more outlandish, and the situations just as silly. An assorted cast of men, women, and children become involved with the singer, danc-ing, trotting, and sharing a sauna with him. Time and hilarity are directly related, and you are sure to be giggling like a child by the end, if not raising an eyebrow and questioning your own sanity.

Cinnamon Challenge: Slo Mo GuysEveryone loves a good Cinnamon Challenge! The Slow Mo Guys, already YouTube celebri-ties, take this to the next

level with their patented brand of slow motion-y goodness. They combine the urge to see stupid human tricks with the need to experience an “ewwww”-worthy moment. Warning: this video is not for the weak-stomached. The video does get dry at some parts, and I suggest skipping 1:50 – 2:57 and 5:02 – 6:07 if all you came for was some slow-mo grossness.

First Look: iPhone 5Contrary to what the title suggests, Jimmy Kimmel is not giving an informative reveal of Apple’s latest gadget. Instead, he shows a series of clips shedding light on how gullible people have become thanks to the wonder of advertising. Needless to say, you should get a chuckle out of some of the interviewee’s reac-tions. Caution! If you are a die-hard Apple fanboy or fangirl, you may be offended by the fact that your favorite company has successfully brain-washed the masses.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 By Cody Miller

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is set to be released on November 13. It will feature a new future cam-paign, zombie maps, and new multiplayer maps. It will also have new weapons, such as a stun tomahawk and kill streaks like Death Machine and Guardian. Nuketown, originally an online map featured in the fi rst Black Ops, will now be a zombie map.

Halo 4 By Cory Koseck

With the new Halo 4 coming out November 6, there are many things being added. 343 Industries has added their own little tricks. Mul-tiplayer has been improved, adding at least three new maps, including Haven, Adrift, and Long Bow. There will also be two new multiplayer modes: Regicide and Infi nity Slayer. Weapons will also spawn randomly, and if you die, you will re-spawn instantly. However, Firefi ght has been removed. As for the campaign, there is a special new Spartan Ops Co-op. The new Halo 4 has new lighting and shading as well. VIRAL VIDEOS

By Leefs Stamper | @LeefsBDale


By Miki Harp

Rated PG Animation/FamilyDracula is the manager of an expensive hotel away from human life. When a young boy fi nds the hotel, he begins to crush on the owner’s daughter.

4:30, 7, 9:30 p.m.3D: 5:45, 8, 10:15 p.m.

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We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together--Taylor Swift

Gangnam Style --Psy

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Some Nights --Fun.

One More Night--Maroon 5

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Whistle--Flo Rida

Too Close--Alex Clare

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As Long As You Love Me--Justin Bieber

Home--Phillip Phillips

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Everybody Talks--Neon Trees

Good Time--Carly Rae Jepsen and Owl City

Rated R Action/Sci-FiIn the year 2072, when the mob place a hit on someone, they are rocketed back 30 years into the past. There, the mob are met by a paid gunman who is ready to kill them.4:05, 4:45, 7:15, 7:45, 10:00, 10:35 p.m.

NBC

Revolution

Mondays 10 p.m.

In a world where technology mysteriously stops working, a family tries to reunite to fi gure out what happened.

CBS

Elementary

Thursdays 10 p.m.

A modern day Sherlock Holes with a twist--Watson is a female in this version.

FOX

Ben and Kate

Tuesdays 8:30 p.m.

Kate’s older brother returns to town to visit her and her daughter unexpectedly.

ABC

The Neighbors

Wednesdays 9:30 p.m.

A normal family moves into a neigh-borhood that is not as normal as they thought--their neighbors are aliens.

FALL ENTERTAINMENT PREVIEWiTunes song charts as of Sept. 24

Rated PG DramaTwo strong-willed mothers, one a teacher, attempt to make a difference in the education of their children. Facing many challenges along the way, they risk everything to make a dif-ference in their childrens’ future.4:20, 7:20, 10:20 p.m.

By Madison Harrell, Michael Tizzani and Morgan Routh

All showtimes listed are for AMC Regency 20 on Friday Sept. 28FRIDAY’S NEW MOVIES


YEARS OF FEAR

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YEARS OF FEAR

Thirteen years ago, Scott Swenson claimed that he was “never going to do a Halloween event” for the fall season at Busch Gardens. But the voices of the people changed his mind. Now the Director of Production of Howl-O-Scream, Swenson is fully invested in bringing the frights of the night to life. “I went from being a chicken to the guy who helped people scare others,” he said.

This year, Busch Gardens holds the keys to the Dark Side of the Gardens. Patrons of last year’s event will recognize that Busch Gardens has kept the same basic theme from last year. Since the event is in its thirteenth year, multiple aspects of the event will connect to the num-ber 13. According to Swenson, hidden 13’s will be scattered throughout the entire event.

“The Dark Side of the Gardens theme is so ro-bust, and there is so much we can delve into,” said Swenson.

Although the overall theme has not changed, guests will be introduced to a new character: the Trickster, a clown-like villain reminiscent of the Joker in The Dark Knight. “This year we’ve found a way to unlock the evil within with the Trickster,” said Swenson.

But the new twist on the theme is not all that Howl-O-Scream has to offer. Two new houses will debut this year: Blood Asylum and Circus of Superstition.

The Circus of Superstition takes its guests through the 13 most common superstitions (notice how it connects to 13). In fact, the entrance of the house forces its guests to walk underneath a ladder. Blood Asylum, mean-while, features an ongoing lightning storm throughout the entire house. The main villain, named Stu Louis, will also be seen by guests multiple times throughout the house.

New twists to existing houses have also been added. Ultimate Gamble, a formerly a casino run by a vampire, has been condemned. Now called Ultimate Gamble: Condemned, the lights have been turned off in the casino. “Our guests will be given one fl ashlight for every group,” said Swenson. With this addition,

every group will have a different experience in the casino, Swenson said. Nightshade Toy Factory: Mutation, formerly called Nightshade Toy Factory, is fi lled with possessed toys that have been infected with nuclear contaminants.

Other returning houses include Nevermore and Zombie Mortuary, which was last year’s themed house. Its popularity made it a staple at Howl-O-Scream.

But there is one returning house that tries to separate itself from the rest of the Howl-O-Scream event. It is called Alone…, and this year, it will be in its third year of operation. And the name matches the experience of this house—guests go in the house alone or with up to three other friends.

Alone... takes its guests through Minotaur Stor-age, which is home to a wide assortment of “collections”, and it idea came to Swenson in a dream of being trapped. “It is like a terrify-ing play that you are walking through,” said Swenson.

The Alone…experience lasts as long as the performers are willing to allow it. Alone… has a safe word known by all of the performers. Guests are told the safe word just before they enter the experience. If, at any point, a guest feels they cannot move forward in the house, they can say the safe word. The performer who hears it will repeat the word back to the guest, and if the guest says the safe word again, the performer will go out of character and escort the guest out of the house.

According to Swenson, Alone… has been sold out every night for the past two years that it has been in operation. However, people have also been escorted out of the house multiple times each night the house is open.

Unlike the other houses, Alone has an extra charge attached to it. It costs $50 for one person to enter Minotaur Storage and $10 for additional guests.

Unlock the gates to the Dark Side of the Gardens at Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-ScreamBy Kelsey Baker | @KelseyBaker94 Photos provided by Busch Gardens

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“There’s only one thing that hates you more than the vending machines---your fl ash drive.” ---Leefs Stamper

YOUR VOTE, YOUR VOICE BULL-URBAt the tender age of 18, all American citizens have the opportunity to register to vote. Voting allows you to share your thoughts, opinions, and ideas on the state of the country, but it also allows you to exercise your rights as a citizen.

Voting shows that you have something to say about the state of the country. Do not think of one vote as insignifi cant. Think of a vote as a chance to show how you truly feel about America. In the 2008 election, only about half of registered voters actually participated in the election. If half of able voters decide not to vote, are we truly exercising our democratic rights? The representatives we elect make decisions on laws and our rights. Why would you not want a say in who determines these decisions?

Your vote helps determine how America changes in the future. You are the future of America, so now is the time to become involved in deciding the changes the coun-try undergoes. Health care is an issue that will affect your generation, regardless of the outcome of the health care debate. President Obama wishes to offer affordable health care to all Americans, while candidate Mitt Romney wants to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Obama wants to keep Medicare in place, while Romney wants to turn Medicare into a voucher program. Regardless of who wins the election, health care will be impacted in this country. With your vote, you can help decide how you want your future to turn out.

Voting is important to the overall stability of de-mocracy in America. You may be young now,

and you may not be concerned with politics, but now is the time to start getting involved. In future generations, you votes will decide how the country is run. Civic participation shows that you care about our country. With voting, you exercise your basic human rights and share your opinions on issues in our nation.

By Kelsey Baker | @KelseyBaker94

Wisdom from the publication room and beyondSeniors need to register to vote for election

I had an 8GB fl ash drive. For over a week, it worked perfectly. While input-ting content and adding basic design elements to this issue of Bull’s Eye, the fl ash drive crashed. It contained every-thing for this issue, including pictures, content, and the issue that was almost half-way fi nished. I had two computer-savvy people look to see if they could recover the fi les. I had hopes that maybe—just maybe—the fi les could be recovered. But no. The fl ash drive completely and utterly crashed, and I will never know why. But on the brighter side of things, the computer I had been designing on had a fi le of the issue, but it was not com-pleted to the degree of the fi le on the fl ash drive. So I began to input content again, and on Monday and Tuesday, Ms. Hanks and I fi xed the issue. By Kelsey Baker

Illustrations by Leefs Stamper


MONEY FOR COLLEGE BULL’S EYEOctober 2012

Volume 1, Issue 2

EDITOR IN CHIEFKelsey Baker

MANAGING EDITORLeefs Stamper

PHOTO EDITORNick Betts

SPORTS EDITORSKenwin DurantCorey Martin

BUSINESS MANAGERMorgan Routh

STAFFAleah Alexander

Alyssa BestRaejah Burgess

Johnny CartwrightFatima Elkott

Miki HarpMadison Harrell

Alex HartleyLisa KauffmanCory KoseckAllie Manley

Delaney MaxwellCody MillerJordan Noh

Emma OberleMaelina Versamende

Zahn Zapresso

ADVISERHeather Hanks, MJE

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Bull’s Eye newsmagazine is a student publication and considers itself an open forum for student expression. Decisions about content are made by student editors. The newsmagazine is subject to prior review by the school’s administra-tive staff.

The staff editorial reflects the views of student editors and the columns represent the viewpoints of their authors. Bull’s Eye welcomes letters from students, teachers and members of the community. Letters may be edited for length or clarity and should be submitted to room 116, or mailed to the school to the attention of the Bull’s Eye staff. Advertising content is subject to approval of the editorial board.

Bull’s Eye is a member of the Florida Scholastic Press Association.

A few scholarships

See Ms. Hasbini for requirement details and for many more opportunities

St. Pete Times BARNES ScholarshipAmount: $15,000 per year/4 yearsGrade: 12Deadline: 10/15/12

Horatio Alger AssociationAmount: $2500--$20,000Grade: 12Deadline: 10/25/12

USF Institute of Black Life ScholarshipsAmount: VariedGrade: 12Deadline: 11/16/12

Want to see your opinion here?Write a letter to the editor.We want insightful, well-thought-out commentary from students on articles or school issues.Drop your signed letters off in room 116 with Ms. Hanks or email [email protected]

Scholarships are one of the most important things in college. They are basically free mon-ey for college students. The best part is you do not have to pay it back, unlike loans. Some students feel it is a waste of time to apply for a scholarship that does not give you a hefty amount of money, but it is not. Any amount of money is going to be helpful. In college, every penny counts.

How do you know if it would be a waste of time? “Make sure it’s legitimate. Think twice about applying for scholarships with a fee,” said Ms. Leena Hasbini. “Look at the criteria and the past winners.”

There are so many different types of scholar-ships out there. You can get a scholarship for pretty much anything. There are scholarships for being left-handed, being a certain height, and even for being able to do duck calls. If you go on Edline under the guidance page there is a document that lists some websites to find scholarships. The best time to apply for these scholarships is now. A good way to keep the scholarships you plan on applying for orga-nized is by putting them in order of deadlines. Then you will know what is coming up and which ones you still have time for.

By Raejah Burgess

Scholarships available for all students


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