Published April 23, 2007
Teen Pulse:
Old Mill High School
Mural, mural on the wall: Art society turns Old Mill hallways into an expedition
By JILL KEYS Old Mill High School
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Mural night at Old Mill HS. |
Who knew one could get a taste of Asia while walking downstairs past the business hallway? Why not safari through the African savannah while going to make copies in the office?
Old Mill National Art Honor Society members worked from one Friday evening into the next Saturday morning to make a trip through the hallways into an international expedition.
"The murals represent the cultural diversity of our country and those students that attend our school," said Courtney Yates.
The group tried to encompass environments from every axis on the globe. NAHS captured the hearts of Europe, Australia, Africa, Asia, South America, the United States and Antarctica through detailed layers of acrylic.
The filmstrip of pictures is all tied together through one slogan: "Welcome To Our World."
Despite language barriers and customs, it shows that the students of Old Mill can pull together to create something wonderful, not only through art, but through flourishing in this melting pot of an educational facility.
"Principal George Kispert is extremely supportive of the arts," said Jennifer Petrin, the NAHS sponsor. When most people would think administrators would decline the thought of mass graffiti in a school, Mr. Kispert pulled through and the only thing Ms. Petrin needed to do was account for safety concerns.
Sitting at desks for six hours is taxing enough, but a twelve hour night? Nancy Paik said "I was fine until 5, 6, or 7a.m., then I became really irritable." It seems the caffeinated beverages and sugary snacks did not compensate for lack of sleep.
"We're not done yet, but very pleased that so much was accomplished," said Ms. Petrin as she gave a nod of approval.
Ms. Yates explained that she wished this team of painters had more time to complete them, proving that even after a twelve-hour night an artist's work is never done.
SGA organizes prom dress drive
By ASHLEY VINCE Old Mill High School
What does a girl have to go through to get ready for prom? There is a lot to consider: wondering about being asked, finding shoes, thinking about which make-up to apply, making a hair appointment, etc. But anyone can agree that a girl's hardest decision to make is what dress to buy.
Just about every girl wants a perfect prom dresses, and just about every perfect prom dress can cost anywhere between two and six hundred dollars.
After a girl has bought her perfect prom dress, what does she do with it after prom? Most girls leave the dresses in their closets, never to be worn again. Is this really fair to the girls who wish they could even afford a prom dress?
For some girls at Old Mill High School, price is definitely not an issue.
But what about the girls in more economically challenged areas?
The Old Mill High School Student Government Association has a good suggestion to help solve this problem.
An organization called "Priceless Gowns" takes donated prom dresses in good condition from those who don't want them, then holds giveaways so that they get to those who can not afford to buy them. SGA president Megan Lantz, a junior, created the idea to participate and completed most of the organization.
Ms. Lantz says it feels "very uplifting" to know that she is helping to make a difference.
The school will be collecting dresses and accessories near the end of May and early June. The dresses will be given away in Baltimore City.
Students may help by simply donating, creating ideas for transporting the dresses, or helping find dry cleaners willing to participate because the dresses need to be cleaned before they are donated.
Sequels dominate summer's movie lineup
By CJ ESHER Old Mill High School
Summer movies are always the ones that people anticipate.
Every summer there is that one movie everyone has to see, and this year, it seems as though that movie arrived in the springwith the film 300. Last year's summer blockbusters were the Da Vinci Code and Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest.
Mission: Impossible 3 started off the 2006 summer with a bang, grossing $47 million on opening weekend. But the summer ended with Snakes on a Plane, which grossed only $118 million total.
This year seems as though the crop of summer 2007 blockbusters could blow away 2006's summer.
Sequels seem to be the theme of this year, with Spider-Man 3, Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End, Shrek the Third, Ocean's 13, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Hostel 2, Fantastic Four: The Rise of the Silver Surfer, Rush Hour 3 and The Bourne Ultimatum.
The three movies that have probably the most hype would be Spider-Man 3, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End.
Spider-Man 3: The last of the Spider-Man trilogy, for now, is being released May 4th. In this movie Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) finally figured out howto balance his life between Spider-Man and his devotion to Mary-Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst).
When his suit suddenly changes, it gives him new powers and new limits to himself. Not only does this change his powers, but it changes him to a darker Peter Parker.
While trying to fight the battle between the ones who love him and his suit, Spider-Man also has to encounter two familiar foes from the comics, Sandman and Venom who endanger him and the ones he loves.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: While attending his fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, 15-year old Harry Potter is in total adolescence.
While going through what most adolescents go through anyway, Harry encounters a struggle of finding out whether or not his archenemy, Voldemort, is going to strike again. Will going back to Hogwarts be a relief for Harry, or not? The movie hits theaters July 13th.
Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End: Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) is still trapped in Davy Jones' locker. Starting right where Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest left off, Will Turner (Orlando Bloom), Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) and now allied foe, Captain Barbossa (Geoffery Rush) set forth to hunt for Captain Jack Sparrow.
While chasing the ghost ship, The Flying Dutchman, the three end up in Singapore and confront Chinese Pirate Sao Feng (Chow Yun-Fat). At the end, they must choose between sides to decide the fate of them, and the pirate ways they live for. The pirates raid the seas once again starting May 25th.
Ocean's 13: Supposedly the final installment of the Ocean's series, Ocean's 13 is expected to keep the series one of the better thriller/mystery trilogies. Once again Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and his crew do what they are great at. This time, the Ocean's crew is helping an old friend out, while working with an old foe. The movie has a star cast that includes regulars George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Al Pacino, Don Cheadle and Bernie Mac. The heist is scheduled to be release June 8th.
The Bourne Ultimatum: Another "final chapter" to a series, The Bourne Ultimatum is expected to impress. The Bourne series is about a government agent to who loses his memory, and is trying to uncover his own past. Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) has uncovered most of his past, but is still missing some. The Bourne Ultimatum is about Bourne finishing uncovering himself, as another government agent is trying to track him down. The chase begins August 3rd.
Rush Hour 3: The theme of trilogies doesn't seem to be dying down. The Rush Hour series is back again, 5 years after the sequel to the first one. Chief Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) and Detective James Carter (Chris Tucker) are back and accidentally run in with the Chinese Triad gang. On August 10th, they hit the streets once again to wreak all havoc.
Shrek the Third: Shrek, (Mike Myers) his wife Fiona, (Cameron Diaz) and their friend Donkey (Eddie Murphy) are back once again. This time, when Shrek's father-in-law, King Harold, falls ill, Shrek must figure out what to do, and takes the throne. With a load of stars including Antonio Banderas, John Cleese and Justin Timberlake, Shrek the Third should be all set to carry on the comedy of the first two. Shrek and Donkey hit the theaters May 18th.
The Simpsons: The classic TV show from the 90's is finally hitting theaters this summer. Homer Simpson does what he always does, and starts a catastrophe, which he has to stop. The movie was never over hyped, but it will most likely be a month before it releases. The Simpsons are scheduled to release in theaters on July 27th.
Transformers: Once a kid's television show, Transformers is hitting the big screen this summer. This time, humankind's existence is hanging in the balance. Two alien races, the Autobots and the Decepticons, come to Earth, and use it as a battleground. Starring Shia LaBeouf, Tyrese Gibson and Jon Voight, this action packed movie hits the big screen July 4th.
Live Free or Die Hard: John McClane (Bruce Willis) is back once again to deliver an action-packed adventure, to end the Die Hard series. In the fourth chapter of the series, John McClane takes on an internet-based terrorist group. According to IMDB.com, director/actor Kevin Smith makes an appearance in the movie, but it does not state if he is a main character. The legendary series of Die Hard is finally coming to an end. Live Free or Die Hard will hit theaters June 27th.
Hostel: Part II: Hostel was a gore-fest when it was released in 2005. The director Eli Roth isn't done yet. Hostel: Part II is yet again bringing innocent college students to Slovakia and slaughtering them. This movie is supposed to be more of a suspense/thriller then a bloodbath. Hostel: Part II will be released June 8th.
Each one of the movies coming out should receive some good reviews, but some are definitely going to be better then expected, and some are going to be worse.
Every summer this happens, every movie receives hype, bad or good, a lot or little, it is still a movie someone will want to see. Don't underestimate too many movies, because there will be surprises. Summer 2007 is looking good for now, but only time will tell what truly lies around the bend.
Use creativity when asking someone to go with you to prom
By SARAH FOSTER Old Mill High School
"Will you go to prom with me?"
The question many junior and senior girls would give their right arm to hear - although they would probably want to keep that arm if possible... it would be difficult to slow dance with only one arm! Is it important how the guy asks the question or is it just great that he asked?
In unison, juniors Alex Georgiou and Eileen Ott said "YES" it does matter how the guys asks the girl to prom. Ms. Ott stated that the boy shouldn't ask online, or by text message, and the invitation should be delivered in a cute way. Ms. Georgiou added that it should be planned, and have thought put into it. It's unanimous that guys ask confidently and in person - it matters!
As for being creative, that's up to the girl's taste. Some girls said it depends, that his creativity in asking the vital question isn't necessary, but is appreciated.
For the guys (or girls!) who really want to make a good impression, and want a foolproof method of getting a yes, here are some cool and creative ways to ask that special someone to prom:
1) Lauren Rogers, a freshman, proves that a girl can ask a guy to prom. Ms. Rogers said "If I were to ask a boy to prom, I would write it on a volleyball and throw it at their head."
2) Cover her car in rose petals or roses, put a big poster on her windshield that says "WILL YOU GO TO PROM WITH ME?" and then sign it. (Don't forget to sign it, wouldn't it be devastating if some other guy got the credit?)
3) Daniel Weller, a junior, said "You send them a bouquet of roses with a word tied to each rose," spelling out 'W-I-L-L-Y-O-U-G-O-T-O-P-R-O-M-W-I-T-H-M-E-?'
4) Pick up a guitar and sing a song.
5) Kim Wilhelm, a senior, said last year a guy took the scavenger hunt approach to ask her to prom. He placed a flower, a teddy bear and a poem on her car at school, that lead her to a clue at her house. On the driveway in a chalk heart said "Kim - Prom?" There was a balloon at her door, and then the guy came around the corner with a dozen roses. Her response? "It was so freaking sweet!"
6) Leave a note on her desk in class.
7) Trevor Johnson, a senior, had an elaborate plan concerning a massive piece of paper that someone with serious origami folding skills could fold into a swan, then tape a rose to the swan's mouth and hang a sign asking "Will you go to prom with me?" around the swan's neck. Mr. Johnson instructed that the guys should give the swan to the girl while on a romantic date or at a romantic moment.
8) The classic and simple, "Will you go to prom with me?" works whether over a romantic dinner or in the crowded halls between classes.
9) Jason West, a sophomore, suggested that the guy should write "Will you go to prom with me?" on a note, attach it to balloons and then get her mom to put it in her room.
10) Amanda Blough, a junior, had an interesting idea. Ask through a fortune cookie.
It takes a lot of courage to ask someone to a prom. iI's just as difficult for a boy to ask a girl as it is for a girl to ask a boy. With a creative method of asking and a confident smile, how could anyone say no to "Will you go to prom with me?"
Styles from the past coming back in fashion
By ALEXIS KEIL Old Mill High School
I know I'm not the only one who's sat around lazily getting a kick out of how I end up singing parts of the songs played on "In love with the (Insert year here)" shows on VH1.
The 2007 teen generation has been confined to most of its own music, clothes, simple hair, computer, iPod and cell phone obsessions. Some think they know about other times and feel cool after downloading that one Tears for Fears song. But how much do you really know about other decades?
Brittany Alvarez, a freshman, said if she could go back in time, she'd want to live in the '80s.
"I want the big hair and skinny acid washed jeans to come back," she said.
Brittany also knew about "Growing Pains", and the popular '80s movie, The Breakfast Club.
Regarding music, she thought about Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'". When surveyed, students were confused about other years. Sally Simonetta, a sophomore, said a disco ball came to mind when she thought about the '80s. However, the disco era was in the '70s, a decade away. This shows it all depends on a person's style and interest in older times.
When asking adults what they remember about living in the '80s, many say that they remember using a lot of gel or aerosol hairspray, and wearing a lot of lace and leather. Some were considered jock, head-banger, or punk, but overall it seems to be the era for being a rebel, with pop icons like Madonna, Poison, Metallica, Motley Crue and Prince.
Without realization, certain styles are coming back. Leggings and leg warmers are being worn, checkered flat Vans, and bright Converses. Take a look in your closet and be surprised that you own at least one item mentioned.
Led Zeppelin one of rock's greatest bands
By STEVEN LOWE and LUKE SHOMOCK Old Mill High School
In the year 1968, one band was born that changed the world forever, and that band was Led Zeppelin.
Throughout its 12-year flight over the world, it set new standards for all rock bands to follow. The band's sound was a mix of blues and rock 'n' roll which, combined with some eastern and reggae patterns, changed the way rock music had been played for years. Led Zeppelin was easily the biggest band of the seventies, despite what anyone says about it.
The band was formed by the Yardbirds' guitarist Jimmy Page, who was looking for a new group after the Yardbirds split up. Mr. Page and former Yardbirds manager Peter Grant went in search of musicians to make a power blues band. Mr. Page recruited John Paul Jones to play bass and keyboards. He met Mr. Jones when he was a studio musician before taking the job of guitarist for the Yardbirds. The years of studio work gave Mr. Page a great understanding of the way music is produced.
Mr. Jones had expressed interest in Mr. Page's plans to form a band. After Mr. Jones was in, Mr. Page began looking for a singer. Mr. Grant had heard of a great vocalist named Robert Plant who sang with Band of Joy. Mr. Page and Mr. Grant went to see Band of Joy one night and immediately knew that Robert Plant was the man they needed.
After the show, Mr. Page asked Mr. Plant to join them and he said yes. Now all they needed was a drummer. Mr. Plant suggested a friend of his, John Bonham, who was currently tour with his band and was making money from it. It took a lot of convincing, but Mr. Bonham finally agreed to join.
Led Zeppelin played its first few shows as The New Yardbirds, but soon changed to Led Zeppelin after someone said that the band would "fly like a lead balloon." Then it swept America.
The band released its first album, Led Zeppelin I, in early 1969 and its second, Led Zeppelin II, in late '69. During this period, it was rocking across America like no band before. American audiences were going wild for Zep.
In 1970, the band released Led Zeppelin III, which had a number of folky acoustic songs on it. The album was a departure from its first two albums which consisted of power blues/rock. Despite mainstream media bashing the band constantly, it became increasingly popular. Led Zeppelin didn't reach its peak until 1971 when it released its untitled fourth album.
Led Zeppelin IV, as it's commonly referred to, is the foundation of the pantheon of rock, containing what some consider to be the greatest song ever, 'Stairway to Heaven.' This revolutionary album was all three of the band's previous albums combined into one amazing work. The production value was amazing.
Jimmy Page, who produced everything ever released under the name of Led Zeppelin, used very unusual techniques in recording. For example, on 'When the Levee Breaks,' Mr. Page put a microphone on the drums from above on a spiral staircase so as to get the echo which undoubtedly gave the song its individuality.
After Zep IV, the band released another album, Houses of the Holy, and a movie called The Song Remains the Same.
The movie consisted of part 1973 Madison Square Garden concert and part fantasy scenes. Like most of Led Zeppelin's work, the movie didn't get good reviews. That didn't make it any less amazing though, and the fans loved it. In 1975, two years after its fifth album, the band released Physical Graffiti. It was one of the most successful double-disc LPs ever released.
The next year, the band released the album Presence, which some say holds Jimmy Page's finest guitar work. In 1979, the band released its 8th and final studio album as a full band, called In Through the Out Door.
The following year, Led Zeppelin was no more. John Bonham died of alcohol poisoning on September 26th, 1980. In the history of music, there was no band quite like Led Zeppelin. All four members brought together created a tremendous sound full of originality and talent. It was the only band to have six consecutive albums on the top 200 list at the same time. Not even the Beatles could best that record. Led Zeppelin will always live on through its recorded works.
World of Warcraft fun and addictive
By ERIK ANTHONY Old Mill High School
WOW is the addiction that has taken over the lives of a wide range of people. WOW is the MMO which has had significant others everywhere grinding their teeth, or in some cases, converting.
But what is WOW and what's an MMO, and what is with all the acronyms?
WOW is the acronym for World of Warcraft, a massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG).
An MMORPG is in essence a place where people can create a character and live out that character in any real manner within the world.
World of Warcraft takes place in the land of Azeroth, where two main sides reside: The Horde and The Alliance. In the beginning of the game, players must choose their race from one of ten: gnome, human, dwarf, night elf, draenei, orc, undead, tauren, blood elf and troll. This determines where the character's allegiance lies.
Gnomes, humans, dwarfs, night elves and draenei are on The Alliance side while orcs, undeadm tauren, blood elves and trolls are a part of The Horde. Each race has special racial traits which then help determine what class the player wishes to play. The classes include priest, warlock, hunter, shaman, warrior, paladin, rogue, warlock and druid.
Each contour themselves to a different style of play and certain classes can only be played by certain races (like the druids can be played by night elves and tauren only). After players select their race and class, the game begins.
From here players gain experience through doing quests for non-player characters (NPCs) and/or killing creatures throughout the game. As players reach certain experience marks, they level up their characters.
As this continues they can gain skills, money and items to better their character. There are also professions in the game which allow characters to create items and further enjoy the game. These features contribute to the overall freedom that makes the game so addicting.
All these choices allow a person to disconnect themselves from their reality and create a separate entity if they so choose. Blizzard, the company that makes and run WOW, even has servers specifically dedicated to role playing (as in speaking in the time, acting certain ways pertinent to your specific race and class).
There are certain dangers inherent with this game. The main one is addiction that can border on obsession. Initially, the game draws one in with its visuals and vast range. Then, before it's really known, the pursuit to level up is on and it's over, a life is stolen.
Some players have literally played for days straight with only minor breaks for food and personal maintenance. Others have been arrested for child neglect. This has given rise to the name "Warcrack."
To illustrate this, some students from the school community were asked their time played.
Overall, one student has almost 200 days in game of play, another 6 days 5 hours, another 12 days 1 hour 15 minutes, yet another at 23 days. While some have had the game since its release in November of 2004, one can easily see the addiction in place.
AP exams are just around the corner
By BRIANNE DEERWESTER Old Mill High School
The weeks of May 7-11 and May 14-18 will be the time Advanced Placement students have been preparing for all year. AP exams will be taken during these weeks with morning and afternoon exam sessions. If the student passes the exam, it just might get them the college credit they have been working towards all year.
AP exams are scored on a scale of 1-5, 1 being no recommendation for college credit and 5 being extremely well qualified. Recently approved by the Board of Education, students can opt not to take the final exam for the class if they take the AP exam. Their final grade will be based on the third and fourth marking period grades.
AP exams cost $83 per exam and have to be paid two months prior to the exam. If a student is unable to take an exam they will be refunded $62.
Exams include: Government and politics: U.S. & comparative French language, statistics, Computer Science A and AB, spanish language, Calculus AB and BC, English literature, German language, French literature, U.S. history, European history, studio art, biology, music theory, Physics B and C, chemistry, environmental science, psychology, English language, art history, macro and microeconomics, world history, human geography, Spanish literature, Latin literature and Latin: Vergil.
To help students prepare for the big test, some Old Mill teachers will be holding after-school study sessions. Megan Matthews, a sophomore, said that she will be attending the after-school study sessions to help her prepare for the Statistics and European history exam.
Many students are starting to feel the anxiety to do well on the test, while others are completely calm. "I feel perfect. I think I will do well," said Mallory Servais, a senior.
"I'm taking the AP European history exam because I have done so much work and I might as well," said Brittany Kiser, a sophomore.
Whether students are feeling anxious or calm, taking the exam for college credit or practice, one thing they will all do is prepare.
A number of teens may suffer from depression
By KAITLYN KIVI Old Mill High School
Depression is a chemical imbalance that causes sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy. Although it may seem foreign to you, research shows that about 70 percent of teens will suffer from at least one episode of depression before they reach adulthood.
Now by "sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy", this doesn't mean that if you're sad that you broke up with your boyfriend than you have clinical depression. A social worker specializing in teen rehabilitation, Erica Rosen, says she finds that"most young people do not believe they are depressed. They would describe themselves as irritable, angry, withdrawn, empty, bored, or hopeless."
Even if a teen does actually feel depressed, Old Mill guidance counselor, Carrie Klimes, said that some teens "may believe that it is a phase and will pass." National statistics say that the warning signs of depression include poor school achievement, withdrawal, anger, loss of appetite, over dramatization, boredom and more.
These symptoms may just sound like someone with a bad day, but diagnostic depression is a disorder; the symptoms are not chosen by the person but are a reaction to a chemical imbalance in the brain.
As Old Mill High School Psychologist, Dr. Angela Bernholtz, puts it, "depression is not a choice, but sometimes it is masked as part of the normal turmoil of adolescence."
This imbalance can be brought on in any person, but is extremely hereditary.
Although as previously mentioned, depression is a disorder; most adults tend to see adolescence through "rose-colored glasses" so to speak. They remember their teen years as fun and carefree, so when a teen claims they are depressed or wants to kill themselves, adults often have a "pull yourself up by your bootstraps" mentality. That mentality, however, is just about the worst thing that can be said to a depressed teen. Reaching out for help while quickly spiraling downward is a difficult task, so when a teen makes an effort to help themselves, it should be taken seriously.
Adults don't realize that being a teenager today is altogether different from their golden years. As Ms. Klimes points out, teens "Are dealing with things that teenagers did not have to years ago. These pressures put on teens may contribute to teenage depression."
So what do you do if you suspect your friend is suffering from depression? According to Ms. Rosen, the best thing you can do to help a depressed teen is to "Listen, listen and listen!" Depressed teens often feel alone and hopeless so always stick by your friends.
Most extreme in depression, suicide is never the answer. If a suddenly gloomy teen makes jokes about killing themselves, take it seriously.
Suicide is the third leading cause of death in teenagers. Before trying to make a cloudy choice of life or death, get help. Talk to a parent, friend, teacher or counselor, or call 1-800-SUICIDE. If you or someone you know is suffering from depression-related symptoms, don't hesitate to get help. If you do not receive help in high school, depression will not just go away.
In her experience, Ms. Rosen finds that "dysfunctional behavior only continues to get worse when left untreated." Talk to someone you trust, or call the nine-line where someone is always there to listen, 1-800-999-9999.
Some students decline to partake in dissections
By NATALIE PATRICK Old Mill High School
Most teachers will tell students that the purpose of a high school education is for college preparation and the learning of rudimentary skills that will prove useful in a collegiate education.
However, there are some skills that are construed as controversial, particularly the method of dissecting animals in high school science classes.
Zoology, IB Biology, AP Biology and physiology classes all incorporate dissections into the lesson plans.
The purpose for these dissections is purely to learn about the anatomy of the dissected object, which is particularly helpful if students are interested in pursuing a medical career. The problem with these classes being taught in a high school setting is that not all students take the activity seriously. Zach Moeller, a senior, has refused to participate in any of his IB Biology's dissections, for that very reason.
He doesn't see the point of dissecting animals, especially when all the information can be found on the internet, at this point in time. "No one takes dissecting as serious as it really is," Mr. Moeller said.
Some students, however, quite enjoy the dissections for their educational facets. Damon Shirey, a senior, took great pains when his zoology class dissected a pig's brain and took pride in the finished dissection.
"We're learning from it," he said in defense of his point of view. "As long as there's a purpose behind it, I don't see the problem with dissecting."
With every dissection, teachers usually assign an alternate assignment for student to complete if they do not wish to dissect the animal.
There are other students who do not have classes that require dissections, but still have a say on the matter.
Andrew Cizek, a junior, expressed an interest in dissecting animals sometime in the future. Students with attitudes like Mr. Cizek's would most likely help them to learn better than simply perusing a packet of information and memorizing it.
On the other side of the spectrum, there are students like Anne Thompson, a junior, who has not dissected any animals in her high school career, but she would dissect them in the future.
"I could never dissect a cat or something," she said. "A rabbit is about the farthest I would go."
Stephanie Wilkie, a junior, believes that refusing to dissect some things doesn't really make sense.
"If we eat chicken wings, I don't see the problem in dissecting them."
Some students also only have a problem with dissecting animals that were killed for dissections, because it could damage the ecosystem from which they were taken.
Most students do not have a problem with dissecting animals, and those who do protest quietly, deferring to the majority.
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