Fork in the Road Discover how to get the most lunch for your money.

As you’ve heard in Due Processing or seen for yourself in the halls, there have been some changes.

The change: Passing periods have been shortened and bye-bye minute bell. Check the clocks in the hallways to make sure you’re not late.

“Last year, many students would stand around in the hall and wait until the warning bell rang,” principal Michelle Wilmoth-Senato said. “Most could not get there on time in one minute, so they were tardy.”

The change: We have a new track and football field. Get ready to see our Volunteers fight to victory there.

“The district is trying to upgrade the facilities around town to fit the growing needs of our students and our community,” football coach Kenneth Perry said. “I feel that it is a great motivator for pride and accountability for an athlete.”

And what every student has been waiting for:

The change: FACIAL PIERCINGS- you can keep them in now. No more being told to “take that thing out of your face” everyday by your teachers. You have Mrs. Wilmoth-Senato to thank for that.

“I do not consider facial piercings to be a disruption to the learning environment, so my decision is to allow them,” Wilmoth-Senato said.

James Bowie High School

Counselors’ CornerWelcome back! The Counseling Department wants to welcome back all students to a great year. Make sure you have located and know your counselor by name and alpha. Super Saturday for Seniors held on September 15 was a huge success! Thanks to the 61 students who got up early, after homecoming night, to attend sessions about their future beyond high school. Way to “Cross the Line.”

Seniors – GoCenter. A great place to GO and get assistance with college applications, testing registration, etc.Underclassmen – Study hard and earn every credit possible. Speak with your counselor if you have concerns. The department would like to congratulate four seniors who did it the Bowie way and “Crossed the Line” with the Senior Scavenger Hunt and will be receiving a gift card from the Counseling Office. These students are Erik M., Adejah W., Breanna R., and Candice M.. Congratulations! Tuesday evenings from 3-6, during Extended Hour Guidance the following schools will be available to answer questions from students interested in the school. Applications need to have already been submitted to the school.Nov. 6- Sam Houston State University & Texas A&M CommerceNov. 13- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi & Stephen F. Austin State UniversityNov. 27- TCC, Texas State University, & University of Central Arkansas

Election

The new field in its shining glory, students getting to class one minute earlier, and students likesophomore Marcus Garcia and junior Brenda Espi-noza showing off their facial piercings; all changes here at Bowie.

Volume 21 Issue 1 November 2012

Page 01

By: Raven Haynes,Editor-in-chief

Important Dates: November 2nd: Last day for Early Voting November 6th: General Election Day December 17th: Electoral College formally elects the President and Vice-President

Major Candidates: Republican Party: Mitt Romney, VP Paul Ryan Democratic Party: Barack Obama, VP Joe Biden Libertarian Party: Gary Johnson, VP Jim Gray Green Party: Jill Stein, VP Cheri Honkala

To find out where to vote go to votetexas.gov, select “FIND MY POLLING PLACE,” and enter the necessary personal informaton.

New Rulesby: Kayla King, Staffer

Page 4-5Scenes in Seconds Improv Troupe recruits another year of fun.

Page 8Work ahead

Page 7

Football team has undefeated district record with two games left in season.

2

Getting to know Mr. Manley

FEATURES

Q: “Do you like being here at Bowie?”

A: “I love being here at Bowie.”

Q: “Why did you decide to come to Bowie out of all schools?”

A: “Students achieve at a higher level.”

Q: “What don’t you like about Bowie?”

A: “Getting to work at 7:00 a.m.”

Q: “Why did you pick this job?”

A: “To help prepare stu-dents for their future.”

Q: “What is the stereotypical Academic Dean? How are you different?”

A: “The stereotypical Academic Dean is knowledgable about education and able to create vision. I listen to and understand individual needs.”

Q: “Does your job require a lot of patience?”

A: “Yes.”

Q: “If you could change anything about Bowie, what would you change?”

A: “Have more students tak-ing advanced classes.”

Q: “What advice would you give to students who want to have your job someday?”

A: “Become a problem solver who identifies solutions academically with behavior compared to the public perception of Bowie High School.”

Q: “What is the funniest thing that happened to you this year?”

A: “Mr. Borden being chased by dogs.”

Q: “What inffluence has Bowie made on you?”

A: “To be greater at my abilities.”

Interesting seniors

Stephanie Abbott, Artist Rebecca Leppert, Student Council President

Looking back, what advice would you give freshmen? “Don’t blow off your freshman year; stay on top of

your grades.”

What makes you who you are today?“My family who pushes me.”

What made you decide to be in student council? “I wanted to make a difference and become some-one good and a leader.”

What’s your favorite subject? “My favorite subject is history.”

2013- The senior class has roughly 700 seniors this year. I decided to pull out the ones that had hidden talents. The ones that were strong-minded, the ones who never gave up, the determined. There are always those people that go beyond what is expected of them. Then there are the people that decide that they aren't going to be a follower and instead become a leader.

What are your values in life?“You get out what you paid for.”

What is your favorite subject? “English.”

What are your hobbies? ‘‘Drawing, reading and brainstorm-ing.”

What is your favorite band?“30 Seconds to Mars.”

Rebecca Leppert and student council members sup-port the football team by showing their spirit at every football game. Photo by Micheala Moore

3

Event Calendar and Randomly Interesting Days

EVENT CALENDAR/COLUMN

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

29

Internet Day

30-Spookapalooza-

6-8 p.m.

National Candy Corn Day

31

Halloween

1-JV Football vs. Arlington @ Bowie-

6 p.m.-9th A/B Football vs. Arlington @

Arlington-6 p.m.

World Vegan Day

2-V Football vs. Arlington

@ UTA-7:30 p.m.

Cookie Monster Day

5 6

Saxophone Day

7-JV Football vs. Martin @

Martin-6 p.m.

-9th A/B Football vs. Martin @ Bowie-

6 p.m.

8

X-Ray Day

9-End of 2nd Six Weeks-

Domino Day

12 -Beginning of 3rd Six Weeks-

13National

Young Readers Day

14 15

”I Love to Write” Day

16-Boys V Wrestling Ar-lington Invitational @

Arlington-9 a.m.

Report Cards

19 20 21-Thanksgiving Holiday-

World Television Day

22-Thanksgiving Holiday-

ThanksgivingDay

23-Thanksgiving Holiday-

“Doctor Who” Day

26 27 28 29-Boys JV Wrestling

Round Robin @ Bowie-6 p.m.

30Boys JV Wrestling Rockwall

Invitational @ Rockwall-4:30 p.m.

Computer Security Day

1. Be super nice to everyone and make a good first impression so you’ll have friends throughout high school.2. Make friends with upperclassmen, so you can be known as “the cool freshman.”3. Find a group of people to eat lunch with so you’re never alone.4. Make sure you put locks on all of your belongings, not everyone is as honest as you are.5. I know this sounds corny and you’ve heard it a billion times, but do your homework! It does make up a big percentage of your grades, and can cause you to fail for the 6 weeks or even the semester.6. Stay out of the 500 crosshall. It’s easier to just go around.7. Easy classes are way more boring than hard classes.8. Learn to write well, this will help a lot later on in high school, and even college.9. Start working on scholarships ASAP.10. Don’t carry your whole locker through the hallway- pack light.11. Make sure you get your teachers’ emails so you can always ask about homework, due dates for assignments, etc.12. Make friends with people you share interests with. Bowie has a variety of clubs, just pick one you like.13. Try not to be late; don’t play in the halls. Passing periods aren’t for socializing, that’s what lunch is for.14. Don’t be afraid to speak up, stand your ground. If you don’t stand for something you’ll fall for anything.15. BE YOURSELF! High school is supposed to be the best years of your life, make them great!

Freshman SurvivalHow to make high school great

Buy your2013

Yearbook

www.smart-pay.com or Room 109

by: Micheala Moore, Staffer

by: Reva Revader, Staffer

by: Azalea Vicente, Staffer

Photo by Micheala Moore

54 HEALTH HEALTH

AISD Changes School Lunchesby: Kayla King, Staffer

The new cafeteria line set-up, different cartons for the milk and juice, more fruit and vegetable options - this isn’t just a change for Bowie’s school lunches. It’s a change for the whole district.

The Arlington Independent School District Food and Nutrition Services has decided to make some major changes to school lunches. According to the official website of the Texas Department of Agriculture, these changes are meant to improve the students’ health and diet. The final goal is reducing childhood obesity.

“They gave us new regulations we have to follow,” cafeteria manager Jane Meeks said.

All district schools are now required to limit the amount of calories per meal, serve more options for fruits and vegetables, have at least two servings of grains- fifty percent being whole grains- and have a certain amount of vitamins and minerals per meal. Regardless of these changes, some students do not eat the healthier options they are offered.

“Sometimes they give me stuff that I don’t like,” sophomore Rachel Moreno said. “If I don’t like it, then I won’t eat it.”

Whether the students want the food or not, the staff is dedicated to abiding by the rules and serving nutritious meals for the students. The workload has increased with meal planning and measurements

now more complex, but making the necessary adjustments is something the kitchen staff is more than happy to do.

“We just have to go with them and see if they work,” Meeks said. “I really hope that it will help the children.”

However, some students are not being affected at all. When they don’t like the options, they either choose not to eat or pick what they want and only eat that.

“I don’t eat lunch everyday,” sophomore Brittany Parrish said. “They’re not making the student body any healthier. If we don’t want to eat healthy, we will bring food that is unhealthy.”

Upperclassmen are faced with a choice every school day: whether to stay or go off-campus, and then what to eat. We estimated that most students who eat off-campus spend around $5 a day, or around $25 every school week. A commonly suggested idea is for students to bring their lunch from home. The question then becomes, “Which costs less?” Is it cheaper to go grocery shopping for the whole school week or to budget your money for fast food every day? We went out with a budget of $25 each to Kroger, Whole Foods, and five local fast food restaurants to answer that question.

Monday FridayThursday WednesdayTuesday

• Double Cheeseburger

• Small Fry

• Large Sweet Tea

• 2 Cheese Pizza Slices

• Regular Drink• 4 Tacos

• Regular Drink

• Sonic Burger

• Small Tater Tots

• Small Purple O*

*Purchased at Happy Hour

• Mushroom Chicken and

Steamed Rice Panda

Bowl

• (No Drink)

KROGER SHOPPING LIST Sara Lee Whole Wheat Bread $2.69

9 oz. Oscar Mayer Honey Ham $4.39

12 slices Kroger American Cheese $1.89

5 Red Delicious apples $4.82

1 lb. carrots $1.99

20 bags Lipton Green Tea $2.49

6 bags prepackaged Doritos $2.49

Miscellaneous: Extra Mint gum $1.29 ($1.39 with tax)

Total meals: 5

Leftover: 4 sandwiches, 15 bags of tea,

3 cheese slices, 1 bag of chips, gum.

No carrots OR fruit.

TOTAL SPENT: $24.51

McDonald’s- $3.45 Sonic- $5.55 Brooklyn’s- $5.94 Panda Express- $5.71Jack In The Box- $3.88

WHOLE FOODS SHOPPING LIST Multi-seed Whole Wheat bread $3.49

7 oz. Sliced Roast beef $3.99

12 slices Havarti Cheese $3.99

5 Black plums $3.21

.81 lb. carrots $3.23

20 bags Lipton Green Tea $2.99

One bag (16 servings) pretzel sticks $1.69

Total meals: 5

Leftover: 1 sandwich, 15 bags of tea,

11 servings of pretzels.

No carrots OR fruit OR cheese.

TOTAL SPENT: $22.15

TOTAL SPENT: $22.59

Conclusion: Kroger was the cheapest and provided almost another full week of lunches. While we did manage to spend less than $25 at Whole Foods, the shopping experience was a lot more stressful than it should have been. The trip took almost 3 hours and in the end there was barely enough left after the school week for one full meal. Not only did the week of fast food cost the most, but it didn’t allow for any leftovers. Although fast food is the most convenient time-wise, your stomach won’t be growling at lunch for almost 2 weeks with a shopping trip to Kroger.

ONE MEAL IS:

ONE SANDWICH(Bread, Meat and Cheese)

ONE FRUIT

ONE VEGETABLE SERVING

ONE BAG OF CHIPS

ONE DRINK

Best Bargain: Kroger

by: Raven Haynes, Editor-in-chief and Claudia Catanzaro-Solis, Junior Editor

Fork in the Road

Students enjoying lunch with their friends. Photo by Kayla King

The fast food bags start to pile up. Photo by Raven Haynes.

A few of the delicious sandwiches we made from our grocery trips. Photo by Raven Haynes

An assortment of our purchases from Kroger and Whole Foods.

Photo by Raven Haynes

Writers Unite

6 EDITORIAL/FASHION

Left: Fernando Agular Sophomore Shirt: Alab clothing Pants: Levi’s 508 Shoes: Mango Lebron 9s Why do you wear what you wear? “Because it sticks out.”

Right: Micah Murry Freshman Shirt: Black T-shirt Pants: Jeans Shoes: Bordeaux 7s Why do you wear what you wear? “Because it’s cool.”

Left: Omar Gomez/Evan Sumlin Junior/Junior Shirt: The Hundreds/10 Deep Pants: Levi’s 511/ Levi’s 511 Shoes: Nike Infrared Air Max 90s/ 2012 Olympic 7s Why do you wear what you wear? “It’s what I like.”--Gomez “Because it’s dope.”--Sumlin

Right: Mr. Womack Art 1 & Graphics Shirt: Backwoods Pants: Levi’s Shoes: Index Why do you wear what you wear? “To be bright and different.”

Left: Marcus Garcia/Gabriel Hernandez Sophomore/Sophomore Shirt: Custom Polo/Diamond Supply Co. Pants: Pacific Sun/Zumiez Shoes: Love of the Game 7s/Adidas Why do you wear what you wear? “Because girls like my style.” --Garcia “I like the way it looks.” --Hernndez

Right: Christian Delao Freshman Shirt: Black V-Neck Pants: Cargos Shoes: Wolf Grey 5s Why do you wear what you wear? “Because I like the way I dress.”

Azalea’s Online Shopping Guide

Karmaloop.com: Great

brandname clothes,

moderate prices.

Solestruck.com: Obscure

shoes, slightly pricey.

Jigsawlane.etsy.com:

Vintage/Obscure

accessories, great prices.

Bodyartforms.com: Piercing

jewelry, wonderful prices.

Sameoldchic.bigcartel.com:

Vintage clothing, obscure

shoes, higher prices.

Modcloth.com: Vintage

accessories, higher prices.

Blackmilkclothing.com: Print

leggings and bathing suits,

high prices

Americanapparel.com:

Vintage clothing and shoes,

moderate prices.

Urbanoutfitters.com:

Vintage clothing and shoes,

moderate prices.

Nastygal.com: Vintage/

obscure shoes, some high

prices.

What did you wear today?

By: Claudia Catanzaro-Solis, Junior Editor

Key Club, Student Council, the Gay Straight Alliance, French Club, Salsa, all examples of the numerous extracurricular activities offered at Bowie. With such a variety of clubs, it is almost certain a student can find at least one thing to look forward to once a week after school. There are clubs for Japanese culture enthusiasts, aspiring doctors and nurses, and future leaders in the community. However, when it comes to clubs, Bowie lacks in one area. There is no club for creative/fiction writers, and no place where they can have their work published. The last time the school offered such an opportunity was three years ago, when former Bowie teacher Susan Cochran taught a Literary Magazine class. A class requires at least 15 students to sign up for it on Career Cruising in order for it to be offered. After Cochran left, not enough students showed interest in the class and therefore it was not offered. Because, according to Career Cruising, not enough students have shown interest in the class, Bowie remains without a Lit Mag. However, many students are simply unaware that although a class is not currently offered, if they sign up for it there is a possibility that the class will be offered the next year. Many students have voiced interest in having their fiction writing published in the school. The Vols’ Voice often receives requests from students asking the paper to publish excerpts of student

writing, which have to be turned down because they are fiction, not journalistic, writing. The school needs to provide a place where students can not only express their creative writing skills, but become published, the dream of many writers. Student action is the key. Having Lit Mag as a class will only happen if students who are interested sign up for it. However, the class would not become available until the next school year. A club is also an option, but it must be student initiated. Students interested must write a proposal and bylaws, have a teacher willing to sponsor, and send it through a club approval process. The most immediate way would be for students to propose the activity to 21st Century, led by Ms. Blakney, a grant given to the school for after-school activities. It would not have to go through the club approval process and the cost of printing would fall under the grant. Any student wanting somewhere to publish their writing or wanting to read other students’ writing should consider these options. Student involvement is an important part of high school. It’s what makes a school have a fun environment. Having a Lit Mag would open doors for many students who enjoy writing and/or are not currently participating in any

By: Azalea Vicente, Staffer

By: Azalea Vicente, Staffer

7SPORTS/COMIC/FEATURE

The varsity squad runs over the Lamar Vikings during their match up with a

score of 63-35. Photo by Micheala Moore

Work aheadFootball team has undefated district record with two games left in seasonBy: Micheala Moore, Staffer

Enforcement with a boundaryBy: Bryson Sells, Staffer

Zero tolerance.The school’s attitude toward bullying has been stated to all of the students, and has been enforced by the staff, but there have still been a number of reports from off-campus areas, such as the neighborhood and shopping centers, that recall Bowie students getting into fights and disturbances. Many students go off-campus after school and during lunch, and they leave with fears of violence and harassment. They feel that the “safe zone” only associates with the school grounds, and that when they are off-campus, they are on their own.With the new school year, the state of Texas has issued all teachers to attend classes on bullying and its effects on students. “One thing we are doing is state law that all teachers to be trained in bullying prevention,” counselor Lori Leaverton said.Leaverton is the counselor for students with last names beginning with U-Z, but she says she keeps her door open for any student to come in and talk. She has been trained in bullying prevention, and will do what she can to stop it. “If a fight is just about to start then I will break it up,” Leaverton said. “But if it has already started, then I will come into my office and call security.”Another safety hazard for the students on and off-campus is the fighting. News reports have shown the neighboring community and shopping centers complaining about the number of altercations happening before, during, and after school. “Fights happen all the time, it’s not the school’s fault,” junior Christian Dunwoody said.

It might not be the school’s fault, but it has been blamed in the past. The “Physical Attacks” section in the Student Handbook states, “Physical aggression or attack upon a student, teacher, or any other school employee shall be cause for immediate suspension, arrest, and removal to an alternative education program,” but some students can’t help but notice the lack of protection inside and out of the school grounds. “I feel anxious for somebody to cross me,” Dunwoody said.Instincts for someone being harassed or hurt is to either fight or flight. Some choose flight, ignoring what the bully is saying or even reporting it to an adult. Other students go for a fight, causing a disturbance inside or outside of the school, getting themselves and others arrested. Another possibility is that the student could fatally hurt themselves or others around them. “The acts of retaliation are more severe,” Leaverton said.Arlington ISD has dealt with constant harassment towards a student, ending in attempted suicide and media coverage. Abusive words and actions can damage someone permanently, and suicide rates have been directly correlated with harassment. Adding that on top of the fights makes a horrid mix and a bad reputation for the school. “I’ve heard of a lot of fights at this school,” Dunwoody said.Bowie has had a past with disturbances in public, at sports events, performances, and other gatherings, but with the support of the staff and administration, the new policy of “Zero Tolerance” has been, and will be, enforced.

Hallway Mahem By: Arianna Chambers and Kalvin Watson

Every Thursday or Friday the spirit squad consisting of the cheerleaders, Belles, band, student council, students, parents and alumni fill the stands and cheer on their team. This season the football team has a record of 5 wins and 1 loss against Mesquite High School. “I motivate my players by winning,” Coach Kenneth Perry said.

With an undefeated district record the team still has challenges ahead. The team finishes off the year with Martin High School whose district record is also undefeated. Players and coaches alike work together with one goal in mind: winning.

“I decided to be a part of the Bowie Vols football team because my dad and Coach Perry played together as kids and I love football,” senior and strong safety, Malik Tipler said. “Me and him have a really good bond.”

Coach Perry has a no exceptions policy. He has two top priorities that his team should go by, academics and enthusiasm about playing football. The positivity the team has about playing football shows in their work done

on the field. Before stepping on the field they all have a rush of feelings.

“I feel like I am getting ready to go to war with my brothers,” Tipler said.

The coaching staff have set up a strong structured program that shows their teams that football should be taken seriously.

“It is something that I can’t live without,” Senior Cornerback, Larry Broyles said. ”It just feels good when you’re on the field and people are watching you,” Broyles said.

Vols’ Voice Staff

Raven HaynesEditor-in-chief

Claudia Catanzaro-SolisJunior Editor

Kayla KingStaff

Micheala MooreStaff

Reva RevaderStaff

Bryson SellsStaff

Azalea VicenteStaff

Brie BurkeAdvisor

extracurricular activities. It would also be a great way to showcase students’ talent and show the district the quality students found at Bowie High School. While there is a Creative Writing class, there is only one period and one teacher, making it difficult for some students to fit the class into their schedule. Also, while students do have the opportunity to exercise their creative writing skills as well as learn technique, their work is not published within the school. Newspaper class allows students to publish their work in a school-wide publication, but the writing is journalistic, a style very different from creative writing. Neither class can offer what a Lit Mag can. The only way the school will ever have a Lit Mag is if students take action. Students need to realize that they have a voice. The classes offered are here because students decided they wanted to take them. The clubs all exist because students took initiative and responsibility in getting them started. The activities under 21st Century are available because students wanted them to be. There are many talented writers roaming the school’s halls. It’d be a shame if no one ever knew about their gift until after high school.

8 FEATURE

Scenes in seconds A collection of wacky noises and movements. Students making each other cry from laughter. Jokes, impressions, and games bring a club together. Just a room full of funny teenagers. With all of this excitement, there can only be one explanation: Improv Troupe. Improv Troupe is a club based on the art of improvisation, acting without a written script, and students who love doing it. It’s not another Drama Club, but more of an organization all its own.

“Everyday life is improv,” theatre teacher Kevin Blount said. “Every interaction is improv.” With two meetings a month, the members improve their improv skills by playing games and activities like “Freeze,” a common game played by the Improv Troupe that builds the students’ creativity to imagine an entire scene on the way the actors are positioned. “Improv is the ability to create comedy out of nowhere,” junior Victor Musasia said. Musasia was a part of Improv Troupe last year and is undoubtedly joining it again this year. He was ecstatic to even talk

about the group. “Improv Troupe is a great club to just meet people and make them laugh,” Musasia said. Laughing is an understatement. During the auditions, everyone’s sides were hurting because of the hilarious skits and performances. One duo, consisting of junior Tirzah Decker and senior Jaxson Allen, acted as over-energetic cheerleaders whose team was losing the game. They came up with this funny situation in a matter of seconds without any hesitation. “Everything is made up by and for the students,” Blount said. “It’s just them being silly and crazy.” With it being a student-orientated club, the students come up with the troupe’s name and theme. Last year’s theme was “undercover,” and the group was called “Mission: Improvable.” Also, the troupe doesn’t have a structure to it, just them making each other laugh.

“There is no specific rule,” Musasia said. “It’s improv, man.” And it’s not just for the students. The theatre teachers love the general topic of improv. “It’s my favorite section that I teach,” Blount said. People see comedy as a universal language. Everyone has a joke that will make them laugh harder than anyone in the room, and they also have a hint of comedian in them. Improv is thinking of witty puns and jokes while acting quick on your feet. Everyone should try it out at least once, and you probably already have. “If you think improv is for you, then yeah, it’s for you,” Musasia said. Even if you don’t feel comfortable on stage, you can still enjoy the show. The Improv Troupe is holding a sketch comedy event called Volacabana on November 8th, so you can still be a part of the jokes, gags, and good ol’ fun.

Texas Scaregrounds(Chaos)

Open from: September 21-October 31Cost per person: $21($21 for a trip through Chaos and one ride on Havok’s Interactive HayrideOR $18 for one regular admission ticket to Chaos)Notable information: One of the largest haunted houses in the countryLocation: 800 W. Kennedale Parkway, Kennedale, Texas, 76060Cool Feature: Roaming headless horse-manFeatures: Chaos Haunted House and Havok’s Interactive HayrideWalkthrough length: 25-30 minutesDrive time (from Bowie): 19 minutes

The location was pretty secluded and creepy, but the haunted house was less than scary.

Open from: September 21-November 3Cost per person: $25Notable Information: Top benefiting-charity haunted house in the nation, and has donated more than $1.7 million to local charities.Location: 2013 N. Forest Park Boulvard, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102 Features: McDagenville, The Labyrinth and 3-D Wonderland.Walkthrough length: 30-35 minutesDrive time (from Bowie): 27 minutes

The haunted houses weren’t that scary, but you get a lot of bang for your buck. There is plenty of entertainment aside from the main scary attraction to keep you around for a couple hours. The free parking doesn’t hurt either.

Cutting Edge Haunted House

Open from: September 1-November 3Cost per person: $30Notable Information: Current Guinness World Record “World’s Largest Walk-Through Haunted House” title holderLocation: 1701 E. Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102Cool Feature: Undead Marching Band that plays Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and more while you wait. Walkthrough time length: 50-55 minutesDrive time (from Bowie): 26 minutes

Although the wait to get in was pretty long (roughly 1 1/2 hours) it was worth it. If you’re looking for a unique, suprise-around-every-corner haunted house, this is the place for you.

Fear isn’t typically an emotion people crave, but every year tons of ticket-holders hesitantly inch their way

inside haunted houses in hopes of getting scared. Around October, the names of several Texas haunted houses

begin ffloating around the halls. Popular mentions include: Hangman’s House of Horror, Chaos, Boneyard, Cutting

Edge and Thrillvania. Although most of these haunted houses are quite a distance from Arlington, most students are

willing to make the drive if they hear the scares are good enough. At around $30 a pop, a night of thrills and chills

doesn’t come cheap, so here’s a helpful review of three popular haunted houses the next time cheesy horror fflicks

aren’t cutting it.

Junior Lauren Petersen and Sophomore Andie Yancy play a slow game of Hot Potato. Photo by Bryson Sells

Junior Christian Dunwoody and Senior Jaxson Allen playing two guys at a Justin Bieber concert. Photo by Bryson Sells

Halloween Poll By Azalea Vicente, Staffer

“Are you dressing up this year?” Out of a poll of 100 students, 57% said yes and 43% said no.

“I’m just going to stay home and watch movies.” -Yamaly Alvarez, Freshman “I’m going to be a Somali Pirate.” -Faisal Elmi, Sophomore

“I’m taking my girlfriend to IHOP.” -Omar Gomez, Junior “I’m eating a churro and sitting on my couch.” -Jaleel Mabin, Junior

Hangman’s House of Horrors

Haunted House Review

(4 out of 5)(2.5 out of 5)

(2 out of 5)

By: Raven Haynes, Editor-in-Chief

By Bryson Sells, Staffer