About Olivia Hetzler

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Stories by Olivia

Teens suspect reality shows aren't so real

By David Maus, 18, Andy Goldblatt, 15, Olivia Hetzler, 14

A castle in France. The Amazon. The Australian Outback. The big stage in Hollywood. These settings form the backdrop of "reality" TV for you, the viewer in Indiana. Most reality TV shows feature so-called ordinary people competing for money, fame and/or love. It is becoming the dominant genre on television today. According to Nielsen Media Research, from Sept. 23 to June 22, reality TV shows accou

Teen guides park project so all can play

By Olivia Hetzler, 14, Daniel Kent, 14

When Drew Kingseed was younger, he didn't get a chance to play in parks like most kids. So as a teenager, he decided to do something about it. Born with cerebral palsy, Drew watched from his wheelchair as other kids enjoyed playing outdoors in the parks that dot Kokomo -- parks that don't accommodate kids with physical challenges. Years later, Drew set out to make part of Kokomo's 83-acre Highland