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Lip sync battle provides money for Akron Children’s Hospital

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By Theresa Parr

Often times children need to go to hospitals for help, but some are not able to afford the never ending cost of numerous treatments; however, there is a way to help the less fortunate: a lip sync battle.

Student Council is hosting the first annual lip sync battle to help children in need. All of the money raised will be donated to Akron Children’s Hospital for children to be able to receive the treatment needed. The battle is great for people who enjoy acting.

There is still plenty of time to create a team and a routine. The battle will take place on Tues., May 3 in the auditorium. The time is precisely 6 p.m. and is free of charge.

Students and teachers are welcome to perform. There can be solo performances or group performances; however, the maximum number of people per group is six people. Participants are more than welcome to bring props, but they will not be provided.

“The battle is going to be oodles of fun for everyone and [the battle] will be a great use of time and money,” junior Hanna Riddle said.

Participants will act out or sing to any song of their choice, but there is only one rule: the song must be school appropriate.

Forms are located near the upstairs bathrooms. On the form there is a place to put the song of the participants choice.

Everyone is welcome to participate in the fundraiser and donate money. The lip sync battle is a good use of money and will benefit children in need.

Riddle said, “I think people should participate in the fundraiser because [the battle] is helping people in need. People are able to put their money to good use.”

Sports

Girls Lacrosse defeats Cardinal Mooney

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The girls varsity lacrosse team continues to turn their season around after a rough start to their season.

Going into the game, the Bulldogs had a record of 2-6. Luckily, by the end of the game the Bulldogs would advance to a 3-6 record.

“We had a rough start to our season however, we are working together to end our season on a good note,” sophomore Emma Workman said.

The Bulldogs had a successful night against Cardinal Mooney on April 18. The girls scored eight goals, resulting with a score of 8-1.

On both sides of the field it was an aggressive game in every aspect. There was a total of 6 yellow cards between both teams. On the Bulldogs side, yellow cards were given to sophomores Bayley Patterson and Hannah Kirmeyer. Along with the two sophomores, senior Haley Ballard received a yellow card.

Workman had a successful night as she scored 2 goals. Along with Workman, sophomores Grace Degan and Jillian Russell each scored a goal for the match. In addition, junior Jessica Loyd, and seniors Jemu Mangira, Vikki Kekel, and Mary Tressel put additional points on the scoreboard.

All in all, the Stow Lady Bulldogs secured an easy win against the Mooney Cardinals.

Feature

Frankie Peck to play baseball at Hiram College

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High school sports infuse those involved with passion and lust for success. For many players in high school, the ultimate goal is to further their careers into college and eventually the professional levels. 

Senior Frank Peck plays baseball for the high school and was invited to play at Hiram College. Peck has been playing baseball ever since he could remember, and he has always been a pitcher.

“I love the game man. Ever since I can remember, I’ve been playing baseball. There is something truly special about the game that makes me really happy,” Peck said.

Peck made the freshmen baseball team in 2012 and was surrounded by great players and coaches. Freshman baseball in 2012 had the best record of any freshmen team ever at 21-5. Peck played an important role on that team and knew he was in for a great high school career.

Sophomore year, Frank played on the J.V. team in the last year of head coach Andrew Cap’s reign. Not only was it his last year, it was most of the staff’s as well, including varsity coach Selek. After a successful year of pitching, and some hitting, Peck was ready to play on the varsity team.

Hard work and training most days in the offseason were the norm for Peck as he strived to make the team. The program was under new coaching who had almost no knowledge of the players. Peck’s hard work paid off, and he made the varsity team his junior and senior years.

Not only did Peck make the varsity team, but he plays an important part as he is the team’s closing pitcher. Finally, Peck’s work and determination led him to the spotlight on the varsity team, and colleges started to take notice of Peck and give him offers.

Many different colleges approached Peck.

“It was a very long and stressful process. I would receive a call from a college coach to go down for a visit. We would talk about their baseball program and how successful of a team they are. I visited 8 division 3 schools; my top 5 included Hiram college, Baldwin Wallace, Heidelberg, Mount Union and Otterbein, they are the top in their divisions,” Peck said.

Peck also received offers from the division 2 schools Notre Dame College and Tiffin University. Peck weighed his options very carefully and decided to go with Hiram College.

“I decided Hiram College was actually my favorite school. One big thing about looking at Colleges is the fit. I decided I did not want to go to school for the offers or the hype of the name,” Peck said.

For Peck, his work paid off and he will continue playing the sport he loves in the next stage of his life.

Entertainment

Gilmore Girls to return for four episodes on Netflix

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Netflix has officially announced the revival of the beloved television series Gilmore Girls and has teamed up with creator Amy Sherman-Palladino for a four-episode revival.

Many actresses and actors have chosen to return to play their characters one last time. Some of the returning celebrities include: Alexi Biedel (Rory Gilmore), Lauren Graham (Lorelai Gilmore),  Scott Patterson (Luke Danes), Keiko Agena (Lane Kim), Yanic Truesdale (Michel Gerard) and Kelly Bishop (Emily Gilmore). Luke’s daughter, Lane’s twin sons, town weirdo Kirk and auto-repair woman Gypsy are also set to return to the series.

Unfortunately, Melissa McCarthy will not be returning as Sookie, nor will Edward Herrmann as Richard Gilmore. McCarthy was not invited back by Sherman-Palladino, as she assumed McCarthy would be too busy to reprise her role, but stated she would gladly write McCarthy into the script if she became available last minute.

Sadly, Herrmann passed away in December of 2014. Bishop, who plays the wife of Herrmann’s character addressed the emotions in returning without Herrmann saying that the revival will address his absence and pick up just four months after Richard’s death.

Many of Rory’s ex-boyfriends will also be reprising their roles. So far, Matt Czuchry (Logan), Milo Ventimiglia (Jess) and Jared Padalecki (Dean) will be returning. Sherman-Palladino has said Rory will not be married, but she will be dating at the start of the revival; however, it has not been said just who it is that Rory is dating. 

New characters will also be introduced in the four-episode series including: a Peruvian couple, a man who never smiles and more. Some have wondered whether or not any new characters will be played by Sutton Foster, an actress from television show “Bunheads,” also created by Sherman-Palladino.  

Each of the four 90-minute episodes will run over a season; starting with winter then spring, summer and finally fall. The revival will take place in present-day, about eight years after the end of season seven and 16 years after the beginning of the series.

Filming has begun, with a slew of pictures being tweeted and sent out by those reprising their roles in the series. Although no release date has been set, fans are already impatiently awaiting the return of their favorite Gilmore Girls.

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