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2- Jump Off 3-4- ISIS Against the World 5-6- Mountain Gorillas 7-8-Featured Athlete 9-10- Feaured Senior 11-12- Leader in the Arts 13- 14- TV Show Recommendations 15-16- Global Warming 17- Artificial Kidneys 18- Golden State
Gema Salgado Cruz.....Editor-In-Chief of Print Devon Stephen.....Editor-In-Chief of Media Emma Peerenboom.....Arts and Entertainment Editor Gunner Daniel.....Sports Editor Regan Yoakam.....Video Editor Kameron Young.....Sports Editor Delaney Marascio.....Advanced Reporter
When thinking about what to write for this month’s jump off, I found myself writing the usual cliché holiday things. I planned on writing about the beauty of Christmas lights dangling from rooftops and the joy that comes from walking through the Christmas section as holiday music plays throughout the store. I don’t want to do that. Don’t get me wrong; I love the holidays. My personal Christmas tree has been up and decorated since a week before Thanksgiving. I just think it’s important to see past the commercial side of the holidays. People seem to forget that this season is for giving and for forgiving. It’s for self-reflection and setting goals for the upcoming year. I’ve seen kids posting on Facebook about how angry they are because their parents get them something ridiculously overpriced, which is just mindboggling to me. It makes me think, “Well, at least you have a family to spend the holidays with and parents who care enough to give you a gift in the first place. That isn’t the case for a lot of kids.” I’m not here to shame anyone for our excessively consumerist culture or blame capitalism for our nation’s apathy (but I probably will do so in a future book, if I ever get a book published). In fact, everyone deserves to splurge a little once a in while, whether it’s for another person or herself. I simply hope everyone gets a chance to do a little thinking and a little thanking this holiday season. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Gema Salgado Cruz Editor-In-Chief of Print
The world was rocked to its core as the news of attacks against Paris, France cried out across the Earth. The attacks were ignited by a well known terrorist group called ISIS. Who exactly is ISIS? ISIS stands for Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. According to CNN News, ISIS is a radical anti-western militant terrorist group that is devoted to establishing an independent Islamic state in the Middle East, much like the infamous al Qaeda group. “ISIS is scary,” social studies teacher Mr. Sundermeier states, “They present a scary problem. They’re a problem that the western world needs to address.” When Paris was attacked, over 120 innocent people died, as well as other ISIS members such as Hasna Aitboulahcen-- a young woman who was a suicide bomber in the terrorist group. “When I heard of the attacks, I thought of them as France’s 9/11. I think we need to respond to the attacks the same way we responded to the 9/11 attacks,” Says Cleo Organ, junior. According to American Progress, an online website dedicated to America’s history, on Sept. 11, 2001 when the Twin Towers in New York City were brutally attacked by al Qaeda, the United States responded by ordering a Navy SEAL raid. The attack killed the head al Qaeda leader, Osama bin Laden and dozens of other senior leaders.This attack happened May 2, 2011-- ten years after 9/11. President Obama and French President Hollande say they will expand attacks against ISIS in Syria and Iraq. According to NPR, Hollande and Obama discussed building a more robust international coalition to combat ISIS. The two leaders are trying to get the big international players, mainly Russia and Germany, on the same page as them. “We could run into a big problem with this,” Organ says. Russia continues to fund Syria’s leader, Bashar al-Assad.”Al- Assad is the one killing his Syrian people as they try to protest his government. According to BBC News, 250,000 Syrians are dead, while 11 million of them have been forced from their homes as those for al Assad battle those who are not. “It’s like they’re paying him to kill his people who want change.” Organ states with a frown. Due to the brutalities happening in Syria, thousands of Syrian refugees are making their way over to the United States seeking safety. “I believe that both sides, diplomatic vs being protective of the country, are understandable,” student Mark Thome’ Snyder, a future USAF Diagnostic Imaging Technician, tells the Vibe,
“We either take the risk by bringing them in (Refugees who could possibly be siding with ISIS), or leave thousands of innocent people with nowhere safe to go. In my opinion, children of 6-7 years and below should be allowed without a problem. Others should have some sort of background check done on them. I say this because the mastermind behind the Paris attacks was a Syrian ‘refugee’ who was brought into France. I think we should just monitor the people, and the government can decide how to deal with those who are sketchy.” With thousands of refugees seeking safety, and a deadly terrorist group threatening the country, the United States currently has its hands full. In recent news, a deadly shooting has happened in San Bernardino, California. This attack, was in fact, an act of terror against the United States. According to CNN News, there was evidence of careful planning of the killings found in the couple’s (Tashfeen Malik, Syed Rizwan Farook) home. The news source says that the shooting may have been inspired by ISIS, but so far there is no final indication that ISIS directed or ordered the attack. ISIS has not claimed responsibility of the attack, but the terrorist group has hailed the couple, and described them as “supporters” of them. Tashfeen Malik publicly announced her loyalty to ISIS on her Facebook page, only for Facebook to take it down due to violation of community standards. Also courtesy of CNN News, President Obama has claimed that these shootings, in his eyes, are an act of terrorism. “Here’s what I want you to know,” the president said, “The threat from terrorism is real, but we will overcome it. We will destroy ISIL/ISIS and any other organization that tries to harm us.” What Obama is focusing on now, is letting the people know that this situation, and any other terrorist situations, will be stopped. “We will prevail,” Obama states, “by being strong and smart, resilient and relentless.” Emma Peerenboom Arts and Entertainment Editor Abdelham Abaaoud, the mastermind behind the Paris attacks. Photo source: BBC News
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rebel group, there is still ongoing violence in the Congo. Unfortunately, Africa’s mountain gorillas he mountain gorilla, a subspecies of the easthave been caught in middle, suffering alongside ern gorilla, is a population that faces a very real thousands of Congolese people. According to possibility of going extinct in the same decade it IUCN, mountain gorillas could experience a 25 was discovered. According to the World Wildlife percent reduction in the next 20 years due to the Foundation (WWF), there are 880 mountain gocontinuous political instability in the DRC. rillas on Earth today. These magnificent creatures A high risk of disease transmitted by the Conshare approximately 98.3 percent of human DNA, golese people living in the park or illegal invadmaking them our third closest primate-relatives, ers, the threat of poachers and deforestation are behind chimpanzees and bonobos. all factors that also contribute to the decreasing The African Wildlife Foundation says that there mountain gorilla population. According to an are currently only two groups of mountain article by CNN reporters Arwa Damon and Brent gorillas: the Bwindi population and the Virunga Sails, Innocent Mburanumwe, Virunga National population. Both groups live within two regions Park’s southern sector head, states that the illegal of Africa and four conservaexploitation of natural retions. The Bwindi population, sources (such as oil) in the consisting of 400 mountain DRC is a main cause of the gorillas according to WWF, ongoing war, which conresides in Bwindi Impentinues to take land and life etrable National Park in away from the gorillas. Uganda. The Virunga popuPerhaps the greatest opporlation, which is 480 mountain tunities for environmental gorillas strong according to destruction and resource WWF, is spread out among exploitation were made three conservation sites possible in 2010 when the along the Virungas mountain CNN reports that a family of gorillas residing in Verunga DRC government finalized National Park was killed in 2007 by rebels as a threat to region, including: Mgahthe Block V Exploration rangers. This 500 pound gorilla was well known in the inga Gorilla National Park License with British oil park. (Photo from CNN) (Uganda), Volcanoes National company SOCO InternaPark (Rwanda) and Virunga tional. In 2013 SOCO conducted bathymetric National Park (Democratic Republic of Congo), and seismic testing in Block V, which is located which alone contains 200 gorillas. halfway within Virunga National Park. ThroughThough the entire mountain gorilla species is out the testing, thousands of environmental proconsidered critically endangered by IUCN’s Red testers were gathering, demanding the UNESCO List, the gorillas facing perhaps the largest threat World Heritage site not be interfered with. The are those located in the Democratic Republic of world’s leading conservationist groups fear that Congo (DRC). Since 1996 the Congo has been in if the DRC government allows oil companies to the midst of a civil war against rebel groups from test Virunga’s natural resources and extract oil, their own country. Despite a peace agreement the park, the Congolese people and the mounwith the DRC government signed by Mouvement tain gorillas could face grave consequences. Oil du 23 Mars (M23), the most dangerous and active exploitation in the park could result in “disruptive
seismic tests, forest clearing, deep underground among the mountain gorillas will occur. drilling, or the laying of vulnerable oil pipelines,” WWF reports that though the subspecies’ numaccording to WWF. The pro-wildlife organization bers have dramatically declined in the 100 years also states that pollution is also a consequence since the mountain gorilla was discovered, their that the DRC government should fear, as an oil population is now steadily rising. Thanks to the spill into Lake Edward (where much of SOCO’s dedication of conservationist groups, the local testing was conducted) people of the Congo, would be detrimental the 140 Virunga rangto the mountain gorilers who gave their las, other species and lives in attempts to the 50,000 Congolese protect the gorillas people who rely on the from poachers and illake for their food or legal traders in the last jobs related to fishdecade and the rangers ing. The condition of still risking their lives the park, its natural to protect them, mounresources and the tain gorillas are defying health of the mountain the odds. Now Howard gorillas are not the only Buffet, CEO and chairthings that will be put Buffet’s hydropower plant, expected to be completed this month, is just man of the Howard at risk of oil exploitaG. Buffet foundation one of eight that will all be done by 2025. (Photo from CNN) tion continues-- the is helping the African physical safety of the people and mountain mountain gorillas should also be a major concern gorillas by ensuring that oil exploitation becomes for DRC government officials, the Congolese a thing of the past. His company produced an people and responsible oil companies. With more Oscar-nominated Netflix movie about the danpeople entering the park, it will be harder for park gers of oil exploration in Verunga National Park managers and security to monitor the actions of and is now in the process of building a hydrovisitors. This could create a real possibility for power plant in Matebe (eastern Congo) as part of poachers enter the grounds and kill the gorillas the Virunga Alliance initiative. Virunga National for their meat, fur, hands, feet and heads, which Park’s website explains that this “renewable enare often used as trophies or sold illegally. ergy program aims to install more than 100mW Recently, SOCO posted to its website that they of electricity by the end of the decade in a region have not renewed their license to dig and/ or test that is one of the most densely populated yet in Virunga National Park. Unfortunately, on least electrified in Africa.” According to Reuters, Nov. 6 the DRC government announced that the Buffet says the plant will also help “keep people tests run by the British oil company came back from cutting the trees down for charcoal in the as “positive” for oil, according to AFP. WWF has forests,” which could ultimately save the last of the stated in an article that now Uganda has initiated world’s mountain gorillas and their habitat. It is “an open and competitive bidding process for an a dangerous plan, as there is still ongoing war in oil exploration license in its Ngaji block, which the Congo and the hydropower plant could bring directly borders Virunga and also overlaps Lake about even more, but the possibility of helping Edward,” which is the same lake that SOCO conhundreds of thousands of people in one of the ducted tests on in 2013. In the article it explains world’s most upset regions and saving the lives of that Africa has been warned “not to take any 880 mountain gorillas makes it worth the risk. deliberate measures which might damage directly or indirectly the cultural and natural heritage,” To learn more about how you can help the gorilas both Uganda and DRC are parties belonging las, please visit the Vibe’s website: to the World Heritage Convention. The African www.monarchvibe.weebly.com governments believe that by allowing European oil companies to drill for oil, they may be able Donating is quick, easy and life saving! to lift their country out of poverty. However, conservationists believe that by granting compaDevon Stephen nies like SOCO licenses to drill, mass extinction Editor-in-Chief of Media
Madison Shelly
From the softball field to the basketball court Madison Shelley is one of the hardest working and dedicated athletes at Marysville High School. The senior shortstop and point guard is not afraid to do the “dirty work”. From making diving plays in softball to diving on the floor for loose balls in basketball, it is tough to say anybody outworks her.
When did you start playing softball? Basketball? Softball when I was 7 years old and basketball 7th grade What other sports did you play before you decided that softball is the sport for you? Volleyball until freshman year and basketball which I’m still playing but I knew softball was the sport for me ever since I’ve started it has always been the most fun sport that I’ve played. How many years have you payed for the high school? Four years How many years have you been on varsity? For softball 3 and basketball 2
What club do you play for? My last team I played for was Ohio nightmare gold Which do you enjoy more, playing for a club or for your school? Why? Club because I get to travel a lot and stay in hotels and spend weekends at a time with my teammates What position do you play? Shortstop for softball and point guard for basketball What is your job in that position? Shortstop to lead the field and talk, make plays. Point guard drive, get people the ball, score when I can Who is your biggest influence in sports? why? My coaches because they are always pushing
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me to do better and accomplish things they know I am capable of doing.
Who is your biggest supporter? Why? My mom and dad because they are always at my games supporting me and trying to help if something isn’t working or congratulating me if I do well Describe your favorite sports memory. why is that your favorite? My favorite memory so far is upsetting Coffman and northland during last years basketball season was one of the best basketball season this program has had and I’m proud to be apart of it.
How did the recruiting process begin? Going to camp of schools I was interested in and trying to get my name out there. Emailing them sending links to skills videos of myself. How rigorous will your softball schedule be in college? Describe it. Pretty competitive a lot of hard work and practice almost everyday during off season and in-season What will you major in? Criminal justice What are your plans for after school? Go to college or national guard What are you most looking forward to before you graduate? Senior tag and my last high school softball &
basketball season What has been your favorite high school memory? everrrrr. Just spending time with friends playing sports with my teammates the bus rides to and from games Gunner Daniel Sports Editor
Andrew Blumenschein:
Andrew Blumenschein, perhaps better known as “Blumey,” is admired by practically every student and teacher at MHS. His charm and charisma make him stand out in a crowd, his skills on the football field capture the attention of players, coaches and fans, and his powerful stage presence has made him one of our Show Choir’s most adored performers. Even outside of Show Choir and football, Blumenschein is extremely involved. He has a multitude of interests and participates in Mock Trial, Young Conservatives, Young Liberals, Student Council, Powerlifting and musicals. Blumenschein is also a co-founder and the president of Civics Club. Jack Essig, the other member of Civics Club and Blumenschein’s football teammate describes his friend as a leader whom everyone looks up to. “Whenever the team is down he looks at himself first to make corrections before telling others what they did wrong,” Essig states. Blumenschein is an inspiration to his entire high school, and will continue to inspire others with all that he does in the future. What word best describes you? What is your goal this year? Confident. I don’t really get intimidated by chalMy number one goal is probably just to leave a lenges. I go into everything I do thinking I will be positive mark on the high school and to build successful. This trait has helped a stronger community in the me with many of my successprocess. es-- and many of my failures. Describe your favorite memory How long have you been playing from all of high school. football? My favorite high school I’ve been playing football memory would have to be drag since the first grade although I racing in the high school parkstarted playing tackle football ing lot, although I did have to in the third. I played offensive clean the commons for a few and defensive line. weeks. Sorry Mr. Williams. How long have you been in show choir? I have been in show choir for four years. I was a member for a year in middle school and three in high school.
What has been your favorite memory of senior year so far? My favorite memory from senior year so far would have to be seeing Andrew Wright win Homecoming King. I love having him as a friend and was happy that I got to share that experience that with him.
What project are you currently working on in Civics Club? In Civics Club we are currently working on a bill to redefine What are you most looking how we fund our education forward to this year? system in Ohio. Our current I am mostly looking forward system is corrupt and has been to the AP exams and finishing Blumenschein and his mom before Prom 2015 those classes. deemed unconstitutional by the Ohio Supreme Court. I see this club as an opportunity for students with How has being a member of the football team helped you as a student and as an individual? different beliefs to work together and solve issues confronting our locality or even the state. It felt extremely surreal as the clock clicked down; I’ve spent the past four years with this team and have developed a love for the guys around me. As
Featured Senior Everyone at MHS knows who you are. How has being so sociable helped you throughout high school? I think it’s important for an individual to make friends wherever they can, everyone in this world is unique and it’s important for people to be connected. Being sociable has helped me make some quality lifetime friends and has given me the opportunity to get to I’m just your everyday goof- know a lot of people. My career plans ball. If you see me in the hall, require me to do a lot of networking; feel free to say hello. the old phrase goes “it’s not what you know, but who you know.”
a student, it helped me develop a sense of leadership and responsibility. As an individual, it gave me a family; these guys helped me through some of my toughest moments and I know that even though we will all be doing our own thing in 10 years, I will still have another family here in my hometown of Marysville. Who has been your biggest supporter? My grandparents. It doesn’t matter what I’m doing, in what weather or time of day, they are always there for me in anything I do and are definitely my biggest supporters.
-Andrew Blumenschein
How did it feel to have been elected as one of our 2015 homecoming prince? It was a huge honor to be voted for by the other members of our student body. What are your top schools right now? I applied to American University, the University of Michigan and the Ohio State University. I will major in Political Science. Where do you see yourself in five years? 10 years? In five years I hope to be starting law school, in 10 years I hope to be working in the military as a JAG officer (military lawyer).
How do you manage to be a good student as well as an athlete who is so involved in extracurriculars? My brothers have helped me with that and have given me their “fool-proof ” formula: Monday through Thursday equals heavy studying; Friday through Sunday equals heavy fun. Why is being involved in high school so important? You don’t know what you like and what you want to do until you experience it.
What advice do you have for upcoming seniors or student athletes? Blumenschein with his brother (left) and friend Tyler My advice to any upcomStiers (right) at the homecoming game. ing seniors would be to do everything, and experience as much as you can. My advice to student athletes would be to remember that “student” comes You also want to be a member of Congress. Why before “athlete.” would that be a good position for you? I will be a good congressman because of two Devon Stephen beliefs: I believe that without compromise we Editor-in-Chief of Media cannot have success, and I believe in giving back to the people and giving a helping hand to those in need. If neither of those work I’m also good looking, which will get me a few votes.
Leader In The Arts
Always having fun and enjoying her last year at MHS, this month’s featured senior, Sammy Williams, is dancing and singing her way through life. Through her light-hearted spirit and caring nature, Williams has found her passion. Planning to move to Los Angeles after high school to continue her dance career, she continues to work hard to reach her dream. How long have you been dancing? This year will be my 15 year. What style of dances have you done throughout your dance career? Jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary, lyrical, modern, clog, hip-hop, musical theater, pointe. What style do you consider yourself the best at? I never consider myself as a master in any of them because there is always room for improvement. I would say I’m pretty solid in hip-hop because I’m just a strong dancer and that helps. Jazz, the way I dance is more up beat and I can put myself in a character really easily. What style is your favorite? Lyrical and contemporary. What kind of artist are you? Visual Movement artist. What does art mean to you? A way to express yourself, in my case through your body. Would you consider dancing art too? why? Yes, because through dance you can express so many different things. Art is usually visually pleasing to the eye. A really good artist makes you think and engages you and I think dance does the same.
Sammy Williams What are you involved in inside and outside of school? MHS Show Choir, symphonic choir, I dance,teach, and choreograph at ISDC. I also choreograph for the BMS Mini Swingers and 4-H.
What studio are you involved in? In Step Dance Center. How many hours do you spend at the dance studio in a week? It varies throughout the season, but I would say roughly eight hours. Do you like singing or dancing better? Dancing.
What do you plan to do after high school? After high school I’m moving to L.A. to start auditioning and take classes at Millennium Dance Complex. Through Millennium I will attend their certificate program, which will allow me to train there for however long I decide to receive a certificate saying that I trained there with them. With that I can show other studios and at auditions. I’m getting an agent and I already have a manager out there. When did you know this is what you wanted to do for the rest of your life? I knew I always wanted to dance ever since I was little. Dance is really the only thing I know and my only passion.
Who has inspired you throughout the years? Through attending Showstopper dance conventions I met this girl Blue in 2009. She was the first dancer that I really noticed. Her studio got washed away in Hurricane Katrina, so she had to teach herself to dance and find ways to dance and make herself happy in a place that just wasn’t. Watching her dance you can really see that in her emotions. It makes you feel for her.
What is your biggest goal/aspiration? I’ve always wanted to do the commercial side of dance which is like the music videos and commercials and yours with singers. I would love to go on a tour with a famous artist. It would be so cool to have Beyonce as my boss.
Who do you look up to in the dance world? Ricky Ubeda, he was 18 when he won So You Think You Can Dance. Just to think how much he has done in such a short amount of time and how big of an impact he’s made is crazy to me.
Regan Yoakam Political and Video Editor
Do you have a motto you live by? Express yourself, do what you love, and never give up.
1. Master of None (2015) Dev Shah (Aziz Ansari), a 30-year-old actor in New York, goes through his day-to-day struggles with age, relationships, and careers. This comedy is an interesting glimpse into the conflicted lives of millennials.
2. Jessica Jones (2015)
Being a private investigator with super strength and PTSD has its pros and cons, but Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter) simply wants to get through another day. However, when Killgrave, the man who abused her mentally and physically, starts terrorizing New York City, Jessica must take him down before more people get hurt.
3. iZombie (2015) Liv Moore (Rose McIver) had a safe, perfect life: great looks, a handsome boyfriend, and a successful career. On a rare night out, however, the party becomes a zombie-feeding frenzy, leaving Liv to face life as one of the undead.
4. From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series (2014) Seth (DJ Cotrona) and Richie Gecko (Zane Holtz) are expert criminals, but after a bloody bank robbery gone wrong, the Gecko brothers seek refuge in a Mexican cartel. Their supposed utopia takes a darker turn when the vampires arrive.
5. Don’t Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 (2012) June (Dreama Walker) is just a small town girl from Indiana now living in the Big Apple. When the company that hired her goes bankrupt, June is left without a job and without a home. Her life turns around with the help of Chloe (Krysten Ritter), her erratic and quirky new roommate. Gema Salgado Cruz Edtior-In-Chief of Print
RECORD-BREAKING TEMPERATURES CALL FOR GLOBAL WARMING AWARENESS With conferences about global climate in Paris and recordbreaking temperatures being announced, the entire world seems to be focused on global warming. According to CNN, this past October was the warmest on record of the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration); in addition, 70 percent of the Earth’s warmest months occurred this year. On Nov. 30, the United Na-
tions as well as other countries, including the two highest carbon-emitting countries: the United States and China, met in Le Bourget, France to negotiate an international carbon emission agreement. One of the greatest issues presented at the conference is the unwillingness of countries to agree to anything legally binding. However, President Barack Obama is pushing for exactly that, as well as having periodic reviews
Global temperatures of October 2015 Photo Credit: The Washington Post/NASA
to keep up with scientific advances to prevent global warming, according to USA Today. Previous climate conferences failed for that reason. Despite some reluctance Obama says, “I’m convinced that we’re going to get big things done [here].” Carbon emissions are not the only reason for the toasty weather of the last few months. According to the Washington Post, Major El Niño events release great amounts of heat into the Earth’s atmosphere, and this year’s El Niño has been one of the powerful yet, hence the unusually warm temperatures in winter. Mrs. Krofft, biology teacher, claims,
“What we’re dealing with right now, our weather patterns, they’re all linked to a major El Niño event.” Whether it be natural weather patterns or El Niño striking again, it’s clear the Earth is increasingly warmer. Unless everyone starts doing their part in protecting humanity’s only home, the home that belongs to every other creature on the planet, it seems like people might have to keep their winter clothing packed away for a little longer. Gema Salgado Cruz Editor-In-Chief of Print
Researchers Develop an Artificial Kidney; Early Stages K
idney dialysis can cause severe dietary restrictions, breathing problems and high blood pressure. People on dialysis must be hooked up to a machine at a hospital or clinic every few days. “The dialysis machine does do some of what healthy kidneys do but it can’t do all of it. Healthy kidneys regulate blood pressure, remove toxins from the blood as well as extra water,”
says Amber Murphy, nurse at Davita Meadowhawk Dialysis. Dialysis may prolong life by a little, however that does not necessarily mean it will improve one’s quality of life. “There are two patients that are still here from when I started here 13 years ago. One of them has been on dialysis since he was 18 in 1979,” Murphy says. Patients spend a lot of their time at a clinic or hospital.
“The patients typically go three times a week for four hours per treatment.” Healthy kidneys work consistently. Anything we put into our mouths our body filters out. Most of Murphy’s patients no longer urinate. This is because their kidneys don’t function. Typically they have a very strict fluid intake. Murphy says, “If they miss a treat-
Sunday Times ment or aren’t compliant with their fluid restrictions, they can get really sick or even die.” Too much or too little fluid can cause severe swelling and congestive heart failure. Most people who enjoy sweets such as ice cream or cheesecake don’t give a second thought when they eat it. However, dialysis patients cannot regularly indulge in these treats. Other foods that are highly not recommended are mashed potatoes, bananas and orange juice. “Normally, these foods would be off-limits because they can lead to a dangerous buildup of potassium and phosphorus between dialysis
sessions,” according to CNN. In the near future patients may be dialysis free. Could an artificial kidney be the next big thing? Possibly. “If the researchers continue to receive funding to conduct clinical trials and further develop the technology, Gura estimates that WAK devices could be available for patients in two years,” according to CNN. Delaney Marascio Advanced Reporter
Photo of the artificial kidney, News Beat.com
Editorial: Will Golden State Repeat Another Championship? After a great season by the Golden State Warriors, many people expect them to repeat yet another winning season as they had the best record going 67-15 and bring home another NBA championship. The Warriors have one of the most high powered offenses in league history, with the offensive juggernaut being led by a man whose deadly from halfcourt, the reigning MVP, Stephen Curry. They have started the season at 21-0 the greatest start in history by any ever NBA team has accomplished throughout history and slowly inching towards the 33 game win streak set by Jerry West’s Lakers that in 2013, Lebron James led the team almost eclipsed yet falls short at short at 27. This brings up the only reason the Warriors wouldn't repeat: The King. Last year the Finals included the Cavaliers and Warriors and while the Warriors won, there was speculation over if they were truly the better team because a few Cavaliers players were in the hospital with injuries causing Lebron James to push himself to exhaustion needing IVs. The Cavs had a lead in the series at one point but ended up losing and the Warriors in the final games had no problem winning. Right now the Warriors look to be the most healthy team in the NBA tearing apart a western conference that is considered a challenge and so far lead by Stephen Curry's numbers outdo Michael Jordan's 95-96 squad widely regarded as the greatest in NBA history winning back to back championships. So it would state the case that out of any team the Warriors
have the best shot at winning it, but as so many times it happens in sports will they be able to capitalize on their greatness or fall short ? Stephen Curry looks as if he is a magician he scores. Fellow splash brother Klay Thompson put up 37 points in one quarter setting the NBA record. Stephen Curry is currently on track to win MVP as well as MIP, most improved player as a result of the increase of offensive output. Even more concerning for other teams is the Warriors don’t even have their head coach Steve Kerr. Instead, they have Luke Walton at the helm. One would only imagine that they will be at full force upon his return. With the Warriors beginning there 201516 season off to a great start holding a better record than runner ups of the last years finals, it is in most thinking that the warriors offensive set will carry them beyond another NBA title. But, with a healthy Cavs team, there's no telling what battle it will be to beat one another. Kameron Young Reporter
What is the most sentimental gift you have recieved for Christmas?
Holly Rodenhausen, Junior, “Shoes”
Colt Biel, Junior, “Stuffed animal from great grandma”
Connor Hamlett, Freshman, “Xbox 360”
Tori Young, Junior, “A pair of shoes my sister gave me when she was little”