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In This Issue: What makes parents cool Megan Liddle blind eye to Darfur? Brittany Hughes Teens ready to 'Tune it up!' Hannah Miller Language competition Page One	June 6, 2005
	Teens reveal what makes their parents cool By Megan Liddle When asked for examples of her mother’s “coolness,” Amanda Hopkins, 15, of Lakeview High School, said right away, “She’s not afraid of Hot Topic.” Shopping is a pastime teens and their parents can enjoy together. Brittany Kusnir, Tracie Ulrich, and Tara Cook, all Maplewood High School students, shop with their parents. “I went shopping with my dad this Christmas,” Kusnir said. “It really gave us a chance to bond.” While some teens may like their parents involved in their lives, there are others that disagree. Ohio high school students participated in a survey asking for their top 10 characteristics of parental coolness. Results included: will drive their teen and friends, lenient about grades, willing to change plans/flexible, distance themselves from teen’s friends, good sense of humor, does not try to understand culture, conversational, not too critical, and does not try to force teen to join family activities. Music plays a paramount role in what makes parents cool. The mothers of Kusnir and Cook listen to top 40 music hits, as do their daughters. “She also listens to stuff like Green Day, and she keeps demanding that I burn her a copy of my Modest Mouse CD,” Cook said. It is important to teens that their parents can relate to them and their friends. Marcella Economos, a sophomore at Warren G. Harding High School, said her mother, Lenatte Economos, tries to keep up with the time and understands trends, styles, and attitudes have changed. “She’ll try an activity or style or fashion that I like no matter how crazy it is,á” Economos said. Dollie Sloan, 18, of Warren G. Harding High School, has parents similar to Economos’ mom. “They stay involved with me,” Sloan said. “They keep up with the times and with what is going on with me.” While one of the top 10 characteristics of parental coolness is “distances themselves from teens’ friends,” Ulrich and McDougal disagree. “My parents are cool because they can hang around me and my friends and make jokes that are actually funny,” Ulrich said, and McDougal notes that her parents were willing to drive her and her friends anywhere when no one else was willing or able to drive. The statistics for teens happy with their parents are rising. In 1974, a survey conducted by National Association of Secondary School Principals and the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans showed 50 percent of teens interviewed had no significant problems with their parents, and the statistics rose to 75 percent found in the 1983 study. In another survey conducted in 1996, 94 percent of teens were happy with their mothers, and 81 percent percent were happy with their fathers. Sloan said, “They are cool like a soda can sitting on ice.” Kelsey Sommers, Maplewood High School, and Faith Hampton, Warren G. Harding High School, contributed to this story. Back to Top Hughes' Views: Turning a blind eye to Darfur? By Brittany Hughes I recently saw the movie “Hotel Rwanda.” If you haven’t yet, rent it. It depicts the Rwandan genocide through the eyes of one man, Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager who tries to save his family and friends, and several hundred other refugees. It’s not a tale for the weak of heart. In one scene, Rusesabagina leaves the hotel to get food one foggy morning. When he returns, the road grows rough, and Rusesabagina thinks that his van has gone off the road in the fog. Instead, the road is bumpy because it’s littered with bodies. It’s estimated close to one million people were killed in Rwanda in the early 1990s. For the record, the western world ignored the genocide. Genocide is happening again in Africa. As I write this, women are being raped, children are being shot as they try to flee from the raiding janjaweed (the government-backed Arab militia that is tying to wipe out the ethnic Africans), villages are being torched and hundreds are dying, many from starvation. This time, it’s happening in Darfur, Sudan, and once again, those with power are wearing blinders. As New York Times columnist Nicholas D. Kristof reported May 3, President Bush is asking Congress to ignore Darfur. The Senate passed the Darfur Accountability Act, which would try to do something about the genocide, by freezing the assets of those committing genocide, and working internationally to impose a no-fly zone so Sudan’s army can’t firebomb villages. Though the act would be more symbolic than anything for let’s face it, Sudan needs troops and money and good refugee camps more than sanctions it would be a step forward. It would be at least a message to the world that we are watching, even though we took a long time to step up to the plate. Estimates of the death toll range between 200,000 and 400,000, but that could grow if we continue to ignore it. To compare, the population of Warren is about 46,800. Trumbull County’s estimated population is about 221,000 approximately equal to those killed in Darfur so far. Why don’t the Sudanese matter? Are they too poor? Is their skin is too dark? Are their oil wells too shallow? Are their screams not loud enough? I’m no political expert. Maybe there is a good reason why the Sudanese don’t deserve the right to life. Maybe there is a good reason why the western world should ignore mothers weeping over their dead and bloodied babies, ignore children made orphans, ignore men dying to protect their families. Maybe there is a good reason why Bush doesn’t care about them, why his pro-life stance does not extend to the Sudanese, why Social Security reform is more important. Kristof notes that Christians and Republicans led the charge to help Darfur. Some Christian organizations have done more than condemn the violence, have stepped up to “walk the walk.” Food for the Hungry, a Christian relief organization, has been active in the Darfur region for three years, helping the refugees of the crisis. Christian Reformed World Relief Committee is also working for the Sudanese, and I thank them for it. The world needs more people like them. As Edmund Burke said, “All it takes for evil to flourish is for good men to do nothing.” So will you do anything, world? Will you listen to the cries of the Sudanese as they are murdered and raped and mutilated? Will you tell your neighbors, write to your Congressmen and women, purchase “Save Darfur” wristbands at SaveDarfur.org? Or will you finish eating your cornflakes, set down this article, murmur how sad this situation is, and promptly forget about it? Remember what John F. Kennedy once said: “The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who in a period of moral crisis maintain their neutrality." I’m not neutral. Are you? Back to Top Teens ready to ’Tune it up!’ By Hannah Miller WARREN Shane McGee already knows where he”ll be on Aug. 24. And he hopes you’ll be there too. McGee, a Niles McKinley High School sophomore, and his band, Xccentrophobia, will be playing at the Warren Community Amphitheatre as part of the Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County’s (FACT’s) Tune It Up! series. “It’s going to be fun,” McGee said. “We’re going to be playing in front of new people who haven’t seen us before. We’re really hoping to increase our fan base and impress our audience.” Tune It Up! provides performance venues for local, young adult musicians to share their music with the community on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. FACT director Bobbie Brown said, ààI encourage the community to sample the unique musical offerings from these young performers. It will definitely be a break from tradition and promotes a diverse range of styles. Leave any preconceived notions at home and come ready to be entertained.” McGee said he thinks the series is a good experience for local bands. “I think that what FACT does is really rare because there aren’t too many places around here that young musicians can play and get noticed,” McGee said. “I hope it will open people’s eyes to the fact that there are a whole lot of young musicians out there who really want to succeed.” The free series is sponsored by several local organizations. For more information, contact the Fine Arts Council at 330-399-1212. TUNE IT UP SCHEDULE June 8 - Badmouth (political punk rock) June 16 - Copyright Infringement (music of the ‘80s and ‘90s) June 29 - Marcc Gregory (hip hop and rhythm & blues) July 6 - Jang-A-Lang (blues) July 13 - Project Five (folk, jazz, and blues) July 20 – Mortisha’s Secret (high energy rock) July 27 - KSUTC Summer Stock Theatre August 3 - The Kelly’s (contemporary music) August 10 - Sanity Fare (light alternative rock) August 17 - 837 Dead (hard core punk rock) August 24 - Xccentrophobia (alternative/light rock) Back to Top Crazy Eights Compiled by Mary Jo Kachurik, Lakeview High School NAME: Frank Ramaley AGE: 16 SCHOOL: Lakeview High GRADE: 10th 1. What’s the one TV show you are glued to? Futurama 2. Where do you most frequently hang out? At my house or at the mall. 3. Where would you like to be and what would you like to be doing in 10 years? In Cleveland, working at the zoo as a vet. 4. What is your proudest moment? When I found out I made symphonic band my freshman year. 5. What is your most embarrassing moment? I don’t get easily embarrassed, so I don’t know. 6. What really ticks you off? People who are condescending and think they’re better than others. 7. What is your idea of a perfect date? Hanging out for a while and seeing a movie. 8. Who do you most admire? There isn’t one person I admire most, I admire anyone who works earnestly for what they have. Crazy Eights is produced by students attending the Tribune Chronicle high school journalism workshops. For information on the workshops, e-mail pageone@tribune-chronicle.com. Back to Top Italian Teachers Hold Language Competition YOUNGSTOWN The Greater Youngstown Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of Italian held its annual Italian recitation contest in Kilcawley Center at Youngstown State University. Two local foundations the Italian Heritage Foundation and the Italian Scholarship League supported the contest. Additional support was received from the foreign language departments at YSU and The University of Pittsburgh, NOI Foundation, Travaglini Enterprises, Sons of Italy Lodges No. 2539, No. 2768 and No. 2720, The Edward J. DeBartolo Corp., C. Anzivino & Sons, and Loggia Roma Intangibile No. 806. This was the 29th year that area students participated. Students from Kindergarten to the 12th grade were eligible. Prize money and awards in the form of certificates, ribbons, medals, and educational materials were presented. Italian I 1. Sarah Petrony, Boardman; Giacomo Thomas, Boardman; Alyssa Krohn, Boardman; Erica Zarlenga, Canfield; Samantha Russo, Lowellville; Candace Kamensky, Lowellville; Lora Joubert, Padua Franciscan; Antonia Infante, Ursuline 2. Anne Smrek, Boardman; Megan Nackino, Boardman; Gene Valentino, Boardman; Rema Butler, Boardman; Kyle Marlin, Boardman; Zack Matisi, Lowellville; Vince Morganti, New Castle; Stephanie Ruozzo, New Castle 3. Dominique Bonamase, Canfield; George Vassilaros, Canfield; Krystin Tharp, Howland; Celia Haren, Lowellville; Alyssa Houk, New Castle; R.J. Grimes, New Castle; Kristen Sibeto, New Castle; Dustin Chiarini, New Castle; Franco DiLiberto, Padua Franciscan HM Emily Callaway, Boardman; Laine Vicarel, Boardman; Kim Barella, Boardman; John Taylor, New Castle; Vince Kelty, Padua Franciscan; Albert Panecassio, Padua Franciscan; Celine Lucas, Padua Franciscan Italian II 1. Gina Peyko, Boardman; Danielle McEvey, Boardman; Lauren Monroe, Boardman; Carolyn Drummond, Boardman; Darien Brucoli, Howland 2. Emily Geistfield, Boardman; Ashlee Weaver, Boardman; Katie Callaway, Boardman; Eileen Gallo, Boardman; Michael Gismondi, Boardman; Maria Sember, Howland 3. Philip Beshara, Boardman; Craig Cusano, Boardman; Sasan Ghassab, Boardman; Stephanie Schiavone, Boardman; Ali Carlson, Boardman; Sara Ferrell, Canfield HM Megan Cartwright, Boardman; Jamie Amero, Boardman; Giorgio Finocchi, Boardman; Brittany Bueno, Boardman; Emily Russo, Lowellville; Jill Fabry, Lowellville Italian III 1. Lisa Dolasinski, Boardman; Mark Cartwright, Boardman; Joanna Lenefonte, Boardman; Mary Jo Lukach, Boardman; Alyssa Rich, Canfield; Sandra Ianiro, Padua Franciscan 2. Jaclyn Hodos, Boardman; Krista Cunninghamn, Boardman; Gina Serluco, Boardman; ßrittney Kubina, Boardman; Dominic Fiore, Boardman; Melanie Diorio, Boardman 3. Gina Leone, Boardman; Hannah Walski, Boardman; Dina Campolito, Canfield; Kayla Tate, New Castle; Angela Tysar, Padua Franciscan HM Jackie Felker, Boardman; Amanda Fall, Boardman; Danielle DeMarco, Boardman; Ashley Frommelt, Canfield; Brittany Rothbauer, Canfield Italian IV 1. Cassandra Huziak, Boardman; Kristen Traynor, Boardman; Sophia Arnold, Boardman; Megan Crum, Canfield; Katie Arden, Canfield; Peter Niro, Padua Franciscan; Matt Hebebrand, Padua Franciscan 2. Dana Homsey, Boardman; Megan Kalosky, Canfield; Danielle Mordocco, Canfield; Matt Chmura, New Castle 3. Ashley DiDomenico, Boardman; Adam Chizmar, Boardman; Christina Angelilli, Boardman; George Lyras, Lowellville Kindergarten 1. Amanda Fimognari, Villa Maria; Cameron Nemcik, Villa Maria; Leigh Ziegler, Villa Maria; David Hernandez, Villa Maria 2. Justin Bofenkamp, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel; Jessica Bagdassarian, Villa Maria; Charles Hudack, Villa Maria; Chad Filipovich, Villa Maria; Santino Ghizzoni, Villa Maria; Casey Elekes, Villa Maria; Karlie Logan, Villa Marie 3. Nicolette Eddy, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel; Sophia Madeline, Villa Maria; Alexandra Chiaberta, Villa Maria; Mark Ricciardi, Villa Maria; Ian Roose, Villa Maria; Lana Adi, Villa Maria HM Carmen Furillo, Villa Maria; Annie Zagorec, Villa Maria; Robert Oliver, Villa Maria; Mason Trinckes, Villa Maria; Anthony Magliula, Villa Maria; Maria Martinez, Villa Maria; Noah Kenneally, Villa Maria; Lauren OáBrien, Villa Maria; Joseph Fisher, Villa Maria First Grade 1. Natalie Rappach, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 2. Lauren Bush, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 3. Christopher Mannella, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel HM Bredan Matig, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Second Grade 1. Christina Fagnano, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel; Katie Hall, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 2. Anthony Ledenko, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 3. Danielle Mendenhall, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel; Chad Hake, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel HM Alexis Eddy, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel; Dante Munno, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel; Connor Puet, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Third Grade 1. Eric Bofenkamp, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel; Emilia DePaul, St. Rose 2. Nicole Morello, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel; Shawn Mendenhall, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel; Nicole Rodomsky, St. Rose 3. Matthew Pipino, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel; Austin Munno, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel HM Allie Woodford, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel; David Rossi, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel; Lorenzo Bianci, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel; Kristen Riviella, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel; Alainna Tafini, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Fourth Grade 1. Talia Russo, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel; Stephen Macali, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel; Kayla Spiker, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 2. Desaree DePasquale, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel; Tyler Wiery, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel; Nicholas Donkers, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 3. Santino Bianco, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel; Shawn Crowley, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel HM Jeffrey Mendenhall, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel; Michael Marrara, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel; Bradley Puet, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel; Bobby Rappach, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Fifth Grade 1. Megan Lieber, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 2. Michael Ledenko, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 3. Michael Fagnano, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel HM Thomas Pitts, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel; Brendan Smith, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grades 1. Rachel Pico, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel; Caitlyn Rodomsky, St. Rose Elementary 2. Andrea Matzye, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel; Theresa Rolfe, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 3. Joshua Easterling, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel; Lauren Rodomsky, St. Rose HM Alicia Marrara, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Enrichment 1. Alexis Masgrove, Turner Back to Top

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