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dos Remedios named Kentucky Presidential Scholar by Will Denton Paducah Tilghman Senior Jose Roberto dos Remedios has been nominated by the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the US Presidential Scholars Program. Dos Remedios is one of ten high school males chosen to advance to the national recognition program. The US Presidential Scholars Program was established by executive order to recognize and commend the nation’s most distinguished high school seniors. The nominees will advance to the national level where the Commission on Presidential Scholars will select 500 semifinalists. The finalists will be chosen in April and will be composed of one female and one male from each state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and from US families abroad. He responded to the nomination saying, “I’m honored to receive this nomination, and I am thankful that Tilghman has provided me with the academic opportunities to excel above and beyond.” Dos Remedios has been recognized as a Paducah Sun Teen of the Week, a National Merit Semifinalist, and an AP Scholar with Distinction. In addition, he was chosen to attend a symposium at Princeton University and is also an alumnus of the Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts for Piano. At Tilghman he is an active member of National Honor Society, Beta Club, Mock Trial, Young Democrats, the Varsity Academic Team, and the a cappella group Prime Rib. He will be attending the University of Pennsylvania in the fall pursuing Pre-Medical studies.
Students excel on December ACT Photo by Claire Kelly
by Sarah Katz On December 10, 2016, seven Tilghman students made a 30 or above on at least one of the sub-sections of the ACT and four students made a composite of 30 or above. A 30 on a composite ACT score places test-takers in the 95th percentile, so many of these students are scoring above the 95th percentile. Four juniors earned a 30 or above composite score. Peyton Patel, who scored a perfect 36 in English, 30 in Reading, and 31 in Science, made a composite score of 31. Taylor Willis scored a composite of 31 by getting a 35 in English and a 33 in Reading. Kristen Watkins received a 30 composite score while scoring a 31 in English and a perfect 36 in Reading. Emery Wainscott, scoring a perfect 36 in Reading, a 35 in English, 32 in Math, and 32 in Science, earned a composite score of 34. Juniors Jose Ricardo dos Remedios, Peyton Ford, and Anna Henderson got a 30 or above in at least one section of the ACT. PeyPhoto by Wayne Walden ton Ford received a 31 in English and a 33 in Reading, Anna Henderson scored a 30 in Reading, and Jose Ricardo dos Remedios earned a 32 in Reading. Seniors Maddie Ybarzabal and Nina Brown scored a 30 or above in one section. Maddie Ybarzabal earned a 34 in English and Nina Brown received a 31 on Reading. The next ACT given to everyone will take place on April 8, and the registration deadline is March 3. All juniors at Tilghman are required to take the ACT at school on March 21.
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McGee honored as Centre Fellow by Anna Grace McGee Junior James Luke McGee was recently named a Centre Fellow, guaranteeing a $20,000 scholarship if he applies to the school next fall. The Centre Fellows program is targeted at recognizing and attracting to Centre College the brightest students in the country. The rigorous application process involves being in the top 5% of one's class, high ACT/SAT scores, serious interest in liberal arts and sciences education, extracurricular and community leadership, and a nomination from one's school. McGee joins the three students from last year (Claire Kelly, John Holtgrewe, and Jose Roberto dos Romedios) from PTHS accepted into the program, making this scholarship proof of lasting excellence. James Luke has been an active member of PTHS's varsity tennis team since transferring to Tilghman his sophomore year and participates in tennis related programs year round. Aside from sports, James Luke participates in PTHS's Future Problem Solving Team, volunteers regularly at Baptist Health, and leads in McCracken County's Teen Court program. In addition, he takes part in Academic Team's written assessments concerning Arts and Humanities for various competitions. Upon receiving this scholarship, McGee stated, "I am pleased to have received a scholarship of this caliber and am grateful for the friends and family who have supported me along the way."
Speech Team hosts annual tournament by Nina Brown Paducah Tilghman’s Speech Team hosted their annual Tornado Alley Tournament on Saturday, January 14. The tournament was excitingly successful, raising over $2,000 and hosting 100 student competitors from across the region. Schools in attendance included Bowling Green, Crittenden County, Calloway County, Graves County, Marshall County, Murray, Henry County, and South Warren. Volunteers from the local community insured a smooth tournament, helping to judge and run concessions. Various donations from local businesses, parents, and teachers helped to raise money in addition to entry fees already acquired. Paducah Tilghman Speech Team members worked hard to put on a prosperous and entertaining tournament, making signs, organizing rooms, and assisting judges and students throughout the hectic day. The Hawaiian theme helped advance an exciting and upbeat day. Students hosting wore beach themed clothing and awards were given out along with theme-appropriate flower leis. Funds raised through this tournament will pay for Paducah Tilghman Speech Team members to attend other tournaments throughout our region, including the Regional Tournament and State.
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Fifteen Tilghman students make Quad-State Band by Nina Brown Fifteen Paducah Tilghman Band of Blue students were selected to participate in this year’s Quad-State Music Festival. Seniors chosen include Reagan Davidson, Chris Chumbler, Nick Beeny, and David Goulooze. Juniors include Kristen Watkins, Ricardo dos Romedios, and Audrianna Hughes. Sophomores include Nadia Pacheco, Zach Tooley, Joseph Price, Taliyah Conner and Tenzin Vincenti. Freshmen chosen include Mackenzie Johnson, Ma’Kaila Henry, and Meah Jordan. Senior Reagan Davidson comments, “I am honored to have the opportunity to work with some of the best teachers and conductors in the area and am excited to test my abilities.” Those selected will audition and be placed in one of four bands. Performances will take place during the festival at Murray State from February 23-25.
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A Tip of the Hat... by Caroline Meiners and Darby Moffatt
What are your plans for Valentine’s Day? by Jamie Black and Alec Wadley
A Tip of the Hat goes to hot beverages. Wintertime is cold and cold is sad, but holding a mug of steaming hot chai or coffee can turn the day around. Feeling the warm drink, whatever flavor, sliding down your throat can put you on top of the world. Something about drinking a warm drink makes us feel like we’re wearing a giant, cozy sweater. Pipers and Etcetera are keeping us cozy this season, and we could not be more thankful for our favorite local coffee shops. A Tip of the Hat goes to songs that make you emotional. Whether it makes you feel like you’re on top of a mountain or brings tears to your eyes, powerful music is something we can all relate to. So shout out to “The Climb,” “Before He Cheats,” and anything by John Mayer. We’re just very appreciative of those songs that you can just absolutely sing your heart out to on a drive home alone late at night. A Tip of the Hat goes to best friends; you know, the people you have the best time with even when you’re doing nothing. Without them, who else would we jam, gossip, and laugh until we cry with? Best friends are more like siblings; sometimes they get annoying, but having them around keeps our heads from spinning off. Whether they’re picking up our pointless phone calls or advising us to go with another outfit option, best friends always know when to keep it real.
...A Wag of the Finger
“Netflix and Chilling. By myself.” Kyrese Kelly (9)
“Watching movies and eating chocolates.” Abigale Eggleston (10)
A Wag of the Finger goes to anti-cabin fever. At this point in the season, we should be itching to get outside and do something productive, but we’re still perfectly content with lying in our dimly-lit room under a mountain of blankets and watching an unhealthy amount of Netflix. From the minute we get out of bed, we’re preoccupied with the thought of crawling right back in. A Wag of the Finger goes to crybabies. You’re making a huge deal out of something that shouldn’t have ever been an issue. Newsflash, the world doesn’t revolve around you! We can’t always please everyone, so when you’re not happy about it instead of throwing a fit, try growing up and working with the people around you to come up with a compromise. If you’re going to act like a child, we’ll show you the same amount of respect that we show the bratty kids we babysit. A Wag of the Finger goes to best friends. Although we know they always have our backs, sometimes tough love gets a little too tough. We understand that you’re trying to help, but pointing out our flaws isn’t always helpful. You know how to get on our very last nerve better than anyone else, and we know you use that to your advantage sometimes. We’re around you so much that your little quirks are really annoying…like all the time. Step off, dude!
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Third quarter gets stale by Anna Grace McGee
“Probably arresting someone.” Martaj Marks (11)
“Lying in bed, eating ice cream, and watching sappy movies.” Dejah Werden (12)
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The Tilghman Bell THE TILGHMAN BELL, A PRODUCT OF THE JOURNALISM CLASS, IS AN OPEN FORUM FOR STUDENT EXPRESSION AND IS DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY TO THE STUDENTS OF PADUCAH TILGHMAN HIGH SCHOOL FREE OF CHARGE. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: MADDIE YBARZABAL COMMENTARY EDITOR: CAROLINE MEINERS FEATURE EDITOR: J. ROBERTO DOS REMEDIOS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITORS: CLAIRE KELLY, TALIA HOUSMAN SPORTS EDITOR: DARBY MOFFATT BUSINESS MANAGER:WILLIAM DENTON STAFF WRITERS: JAMIE BLACK, MORGAN BREWINGTON, NINA BROWN, ERIKA DAVIS, WILLIAM DENTON, J. ROBERTO DOS REMEDIOS, HANNA FISCHER, PEYTON FORD, TALIA HOUSMAN, EMMA JOHNSON, SARAH KATZ, CLAIRE KELLY. ANNA GRACE MCGEE, CAROLINE MEINERS, SKYE MILFORD, DARBY MOFFATT, CHLOE QUINT, ALEC WADLEY, EMERY WAINSCOTT, MADDIE YBARZABAL PHOTOGRAPHER: CLAIRE KELLY CARTOONISTS: MADDIE YBARZABAL, TALIA HOUSMAN, SKYE MILFORD ADVISOR: SUSAN HANCOCK
As I stared out the window of Mrs. Rasche's class, I thought sadly about how the day would last forever. I would grow elderly under the glaring presence of the unit circle. My whole life was pre-calculus, and pre-calculus was pointless, so was my life pointless as well? Then, the bell rang. Third quarter blues can strike hard and fast, making these nine weeks the hardest to survive. Motivation is scarce but also in highest demand. The harsh transition from Christmas break to the colder (and crueler) grind of school causes the most driven students to become apathetic, even though this is an important time for college applications, camps, and extracurriculars. Teachers recognize the drop in grades that ensues, but push through material at an increased speed in case of snow days. The combination of a harder workload and decreased determination can be exhausting to students, but the challenge is necessary to keep on pace for exams. There's not exactly a solid solution for the winter rundown, but the one thing that helps me is to work on my perspective. Find the things that you love to learn and try to apply that same love to different kinds of subjects. PreCal may seem pointless at times, but try to reason why it seems like that. You may never be asked the degree in radians of a circle in your future job, but maybe you should learn to enjoy the challenge that such questions present. If it's still boring you, the class might not be challenging enough. To keep yourself interested in the subject, pursue extra material that's more your speed. At times, school is going to be overwhelming. The important thing to do is to take care of yourself. Go to bed at a decent hour, eat well at regular times, and keep yourself organized. If you're doing too much, take a minute to slow down. Take a deep breath, stay strong, and push through. It will be okay.
by Claire Kelly & Caroline Meiners At the ripe old age of high school senior, we have so, so many more years to live. Getting bored with life may seem sad at this point of life, but when you’ve been living the same exact life for the past seven years, it gets kind of stale. Every day we wake up at the same time, put on clothes that fit the same image we’ve had since we were 12, go to school for 7 hours, come home to do homework, occupy ourselves until it’s time for bed, sleep, and wake up to do the exact same thing all over again. It’s like Groundhog Day! Especially at this point in the year, every day seems redundant. We have hit the period of the year that is completely devoid of spirit weeks, Fall Break, relevant holidays, Prom, Graduation, or really anything remotely interesting. Maybe we can blame it on the strange weather. Maybe we can blame it on mountain ranges of homework that follow us home every single day. Maybe we have no one to blame the staleness on but ourselves. But the worst part of the stagnation of life we’ve fallen in to is that we didn’t even pick the life we’re living. We were thrown into student life as children. We’re not saying that 5 year olds should choose a career path. We’re simply pointing out that as we age, everyone is thrown into the same lifestyle regardless of our personal strengths or weaknesses or desires. Maybe we would have been welders or gone to medical school early or become professional athletes. Given the opportunity to do something we love, we could be prominent members of society by the time we’re eighteen. Life gets stale sometimes, and school isn’t helping. All we can hope is that the staleness passes quickly so we can stop resenting life.
To the Seniors by Maddie Ybarzabal
The New Year doesn’t typically excite me too much, but this year was different. In fact, 2017 brought on a whole wave of emotions: excitement, nostalgia, fear, etc. It’s not every day that we walk into the second half of our senior year, along with graduation and departure from everything we’re familiar with. But instead of strolling into the monumental year ahead with hesitation, let’s march into it with confidence that it’ll be the best year possible. As difficult as it may be, it’s important to embrace every minute of the year ahead, especially what’s left of our senior year. As corny as it sounds, we’re never going to get these moments back. There may never be a time when we can all be together again, so take in the time we have together. When we all part ways in August, you’ll appreciate the memories you made. Enjoy the perks of senior year. Just do it. Don’t waste your energy wishing it away. Go to sporting events; cheer at the front of the student section. Get excited for Prom. Talk to Mr. Davis between classes. You’ll be much happier making the most of senior year rather than wishing for it to be over. That being said, prepare for the future. Get excited. Between graduation, this summer, and college, we have so much to look forward to. Planning ahead is key for this big year. Get a planner and get to organizing. A lot of important dates are coming up. This is our year. Let’s make it our year.
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by Will Denton and Claire Kelly With the new year comes the time for resolutions and self change. It’s the time for embracing the “out with the old and in with the new” mentality. Let’s all make a resolution and embrace this mentality together… and LEAVE THESE THINGS IN 2016! It’s time people. It is time for the death of these trends. They were fun when they started, but some things have just been taken too far. Here are the top trends to leave in 2016. The Bee Movie Meme—We’ll admit, this was a pretty great meme…at first. It all started with a version of the movie that sped up every time the word “bee” was said, condensing the entire movie into 7 minutes. This was hilarious (and a great way to watch the movie quickly if you’ve never seen it), but then it was taken too far. Nobody has the time to watch “The Bee Movie but every vowel is replaced with The Passion of the Christ but every time someone is whipped it plays all of the Star Wars movies but every time someone pulls out a lightsaber it plays We are Number One but every time it says “one” it’s replaced with the Bible.” Fake freckles—While 2016 brought some pretty good makeup trends, it also brought this terrible one. To all of the people getting up earlier in the mornings to dot brown eyeliner all over your face, it’s not worth it. Keep the eyeliner on your eyes and stop being late to school in the name of fake freckles. They are not cute or convincing. The mannequin challenge—The first few videos were cool and creative, but this trend got old really fast. Honestly, being able to stand still for one minute is not impressive. You could be doing something more productive with that minute—like wiping off those fake freckles! The dog filter—Everyone knows if you’re using the dog filter, you’re probably trying to cover up a nose pimple or the bags under your eyes. The filter is fine for snapchats between friends, but if you are infesting your Instagram profile with dog filter photos or the caption “snap saw it first ;)” then please do us all a favor and hit the delete button. Dabbing—Dabbing has been dumb from the start. If anything, it’s been an interesting social experiment to see how people manage to mess up dance moves as simple as bending your elbow. Let’s be honest, people, you look stupid. Obsessing over celebrity breakups—People idolize celebrities far too much. They’re human, just like everyone else, and their relationships can be just as flawed as any other. If they need to break up, they will! This breakup in no way affects your life. Stop crying yourself to sleep over it. “Netflix and Chill”—PLEASE stop using this phrase. You’re making those of us who want to actually watch Netflix feel like it’s a crime. We prefer “Hulu and Commitment.” HARAMBE—Enough said. Now please do yourself and society a favor and take our advice. Let’s make 2017 a good year.
Single life is romantic by Caroline Meiners Romance is not reserved for people in relationships. While falling in love is
certainly romantic, the word romance has been used erroneously for far too long. Romance, in its purest form, is simply “a quality or feeling of mystery, excitement, and remoteness from everyday life” (Oxford Dictionary). Almost anything can be romantic! Sitting in a window seat and reading a good book can be romantic. Drinking a hot cup of coffee on a cold day and watching the steam billow out of the top of the cup and your mouth can be romantic. Concerts are romantic. The Grand Canyon, or frankly any landscape, can be romantic. Appreciating gargantuan paintings in silent museums can be romantic. Driving around with your best friends at midnight, blasting Bohemian Rhapsody and hanging out the window to scream the lyrics can be romantic. Any activity, place, or person that gives you a feeling that life is worth living if you can just savor this moment forever is romantic. Romance is not reserved for people in relationships. In fact, some people who are currently or have been in a relationship have no idea what constitutes romance. If your partner makes you cry or feel inadequate, that is not romance. If you dread seeing your partner, that is not romance. If your partner cheats on you, that is not romance. Not to be a cynic, but the over commercialized pink holiday we try to pass of as the pinnacle of romance doesn’t even come close to the original definition of the word. And I certainly don’t mean romance as in “I fall in love with anyone who gives me attention!” I am a firm believer in finding a person, then discovering romance rather than searching every nook and cranny for someone who can tolerate you for a few months. Romance is not reserved for people in relationships. It can be found in everyday life. It can be found in long drives with your favorite album playing. It can be found in your school day when you get completely absorbed in reading a book. It can be found in a candid photograph of someone laughing with his or her whole body. Romance is everywhere, and you don’t have to seek it out. Let it come to you and appreciate it when it does.
Giving thanks by Morgan Brewington and Hanna Fischer Thank you, New Year’s resolutions, for helping us set a goal that we will forget about by February 1st. We’re sure that the gyms appreciate all of the unused memberships that were the result of millions of (forgotten) New Year’s resolutions. Thank you, Basketball Homecoming, for giving us an opportunity to wear dresses in 18 degree weather and crowd onto the bleachers to sweat off the makeup that took hours to get right. It’s all worth it to spend 20 minutes at the dance and then leave early to go to IHOP. Thank you, wacky January weather, for being completely unpredictable. One week we enjoyed fall-like weather in the 60s, and days later we woke up to snow on the ground and temperatures that only polar bears should endure. Thank you, third nine weeks, for being the most stressful 9 (actually 11) weeks of our year. After Christmas break and a semester of stress, it is almost impossible to get back into the routine of our daily turmoil. The third nine weeks are known for lowering grades as the difficulty increases and our energy decreases. Thank you, random seating charts, for isolating us among people that we’ve never talked to before. We didn’t like sitting by our friends anyway. We are definitely going to pay more attention now that we have to look all the way across the room to communicate with our friends! Thank you, Inauguration Day, for causing tension among the whole country. It’s not easy saying goodbye to our leader of 8 years and welcoming in a new face that we have to trust with running our country. Credit to Jimmy Fallon’s “Thank You Letters”
Christmas birthdays lack excitement by Chloe Quint As you sit in a pile of discarded wrapping paper, half sedated from an over indulgence of Christmas ham, you have no longer than a few minutes before someone is sure to ask, “So, what do you want for your birthday?” If you, like me, suffer from an immediate post-Christmas birthday, you can picture this scenario vividly. Rather than feeling like an epic holiday series, this time of year can become a real drag. There’s no time to recuperate from the trauma of your last family gathering, except this time all of the attention is directly on you. Though you insist on just letting the occasion pass quietly, your mom can’t pass on the opportunity to post a picture on Facebook of you in diapers with a lengthy caption about all of your subpar accomplishments. If you’re the type of person who likes to stay as far away from the spotlight as possible, this is your worst nightmare. The real trouble begins, however, whenever your overly eager relatives feel the need begin the gift search just moments after you’ve received a plethora of Christmas gifts. Despite having an overabundance of new sweaters, scented candles, and novelty items from the shelves that line check-out aisles, you’re forced to conjure an idea for something else you could possibly need. If you request just a thoughtful card and cash, you’re taking a big gamble that this could translate to gift cards, likely for stores where you’ll never shop. On the contrary, if you come up with some specific suggestions, you’re just stuck with more things to clutter your bedroom floor for the next 8 months with the tags still attached. This is a lose-lose situation, and the worst part is that if you strike out, you’ll have to wait another full year for a holiday to roll around and compensate for the bad gifts you got earlier in the year. Obviously, there are worse tragedies in the world than having a birthday following Christmas. For example, the Earth’s atmosphere is increasing at an alarming rate and causing a climate issues globally, and especially in developing countries that leaves millions without access to life saving resources. But for all intensive, egocentric, high school reasons, this is literally the worst thing that could ever happen to anyone, ever.
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PT students named Teens of the Week by Morgan Brewington
by Sarah Katz
Congratulations to J. Roberto dos Remedios, who was named Paducah Bank's Teen of the Week. He is currently on his way to graduate at the top of his class with exceptional test scores and a schedule full of some of the hardest classes at Tilghman. Dos Remedios is the son of Julie and Roberto dos Remedios, and being named Teen of the Week, he will have the opportunity to be chosen as Paducah Bank's Teen of the Year and receive a $2,500 scholarship. J. Roberto is certain that he wants to be a doctor. He says that he gets his inspiration to help others by joining the medical field from his father. After years of watching his father at work, Jose plans to begin pre-med studies at the University of Pennsylvania in the fall. J. Roberto has been a member of Academic Team since elementary school, he is an editor for the Tilghman Bell, president of the Tilghman choir, and plays piano in his spare time. He also spends his time as a member of Prime Rib, National Honor Society, Beta Club, Mock Trial, and the Young Democrats Club. He is a graduate of the Governor's School for the Arts and helps the community by assisting peers in connecting with volunteer opportunities. J. Roberto is the picture of motivation and intellect that the Paducah Bank Teen of the Week aims to recognize, and Tilghman is proud to have him as a student.
Michael-Ellen Walden was named Teen of the Week on January 23, 2017. “I always appreciate recognition from the community, and I’m thankful I was designated as Teen of the Week.” Michael-Ellen is the daughter of Wayne and Kelly Walden. She is a member of Concordia, Concert Choir, National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and National Speech and Debate Association’s All-State Speech Team. Michael-Ellen is at the top of her class with a 4.302 GPA; she is also an AP scholar with Distinction and a National Merit Commended Scholar. Even though Michael-Ellen does a wide variety of activities at Tilghman and in the community, The Paducah Sun article focuses predominately on her theater career and what she plans to achieve in pursuing it. At the age of five, Michael-Ellen appeared in her first Market House Theatre production of Charlotte’s Web. Since then she has appeared in many productions at Market House Theatre, where she also takes dance classes, and at Paducah Tilghman High School. In The Paducah Sun article Walden mentions that she didn’t start pursuing theater as a career until her sophomore year, “I realized this was something I was passionate about and didn’t want to waste that passion.” In her sophomore year, she was cast as a stepsister in Tilghman’s production of Cinderella. Last year she earned her first lead role as Fiona in Tilghman’s production of Shrek: the Musical. Since then, she had played two more lead characters, Natalie Holler in Market House Theatre’s All Shook Up and Millie Dillmount in Tilghman’s Thoroughly Modern Millie. Although Michael-Ellen applied to 17 colleges, her ideal schools are Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Marymount Manhattan in New York City, and Boston University. She told The Bell, “I’ve always had high ambitions in theater and everything else in my life, and I’m so excited to see where it takes me.”
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Rutherford, Davis named Rotary Scholars by Hanna Fischer Seniors Landon Rutherford and Vanessa Davis were selected as January’s Rotary Scholars. These students were selected based on their demonstration of strong leadership, academic merit, and community service. They will attend weekly meeting where they hear multiple guest speakers and engage in conversations about our community. Landon Rutherford is the President of National Honor Society as well as Co-Captain of the Speech and Debate Team. He is also a member of the Academic Team. Landon states, “I am honored to be chosen as a Rotary Scholar this month. I can’t wait to learn more ideas about how to improve my community.” Vanessa Davis is involved in National Honor Society, Academic Team, Interact Club, Archery Club, and Literary Circle. She is a also a Paxton Scholar. She was recently selected for an elite QuestBridge scholarship to the University of Notre Dame. Vanessa comments, “I’m extremely glad that all of this hard work has paid off and can’t wait to see what these upcoming Rotary meetings have in store.”
World news recapped by Anna Grace McGee Now that Christmas is over, the world has settled down, and we can return to the news. January marks a change not only as a new year but a change in the United States foreign policy at the end of the Obama administration. The U.S. has ended its "wet foot, dry foot" immigration policy towards Cubans, which had operated on the basis that undocumented immigrants from Cuba could not be removed from the country as long as they stepped on American soil. This system change is an attempted move to treat Cuban immigrants equal to other foreign migrants and has sparked controversy in the American-Cuban community. In other news with foreign policy, watch out for how Trump decides to deal with the refugee crisis as the civil war in Syria rages on. In the midst of the cold, homeless in Syria have been forced to burn spare clothes to survive. Though somewhat of a ceasefire is currently over Aleooo, bombings in other sections of the country are frequent and deadly, flooding already crowded hospitals. The situation demands action from the UN, United States, or both. On a lighter note, pioneering researchers in Kenya have attempted to produce a new biofuel made from the oil of croton nuts. Research in this field has gone for years, but Eko Fuels Kenya (EFK) has recently set the deadline by the end of this year to make their (hopefully) clean alternative to diesel fuel competitive and marketable. Scientific innovations have set other groundbreaking ideas already this year: near the start of this month, the Chinese National Space Administration announced an increase in funding to their rapidly expanding space program. The country completed the largest radio telescope in July of 2016 and plans to use it to coordinate efforts to launch their first Mars expeditions by 2020. Sources: CNN, Fox News, The Scientific American, www.theguardian.com, www. ecofuelskenya.com
NJROTC opens Murray State Graduation by Erika Davis In 2016, the NJROTC Color Guard began the December Commencement Ceremony put on by Murray State University for the graduation ceremonies. Held at the CFSB Center on the university's campus, the Paducah Tilghman NJROTC have been putting on presentations for well over 10 years. The current Color Guard members are Megan Summers, Kevin Hobbs, Carrie Houser, Noah Holler, and Malachai Bates.
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Trump Inaugurated as 45th U.S. President by Chloe Quint On January 20, Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States. He was sworn in by U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Roberts, alongside Vice President Mike Pence, who was sworn in by Justice Clarence Thomas. In his Inaugural Address, Trump made promises to keep “America first,” a motto that largely fueled his winning campaign in November. Trump went on to assure people that all decisions made “on trade, on taxes, on immigration, on foreign affairs, will be made to benefit American workers and American families.” Despite a controversial election and a transition of power between parties, Trump offered a message of unity for the country. Trump was sure to include in his speech that he will be “transferring power from Washington D.C. and giving it back to you, the people.” In his first few days in office, Trump has already followed through on many campaign promises, such as working to repeal Obamacare and withdrawing from the Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations and Agreement (also known as the TPP).
Hoy honored with DAR Citizenship Award by Erika Davis
On January 17, Paducah Tilghman's several years in which he researched David Hoy was awarded the Daugh- and cooperated with the Kentucky Histers of the American torical Society. Revolution Youth Citi The historical marker was unveiled on Novemzenship Medal for his excellent leadership ber 13th, 2015, at the skills, his patriotism, corner of 9th and Kenhis service, and his tucky Avenue. Outside courage. The award of these activities, he is a was based on the nomipart of Tilghman's Band of Blue, the marching nation by Tilghman band, and the jazz band, and his participation and he is also a member in honoring Boy Scout of the Medical ExplorTroop 1. Hoy's project was to honor Boy ers at Baptist Health PaScout Troop 1 with ducah. On being awardPhoto by Emma Johnson ed, he says, “It was a a historical marker, which noted the troop's long history great honor, and I am glad I could help and importance to our region. It took out my community."
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by Peyton Ford and Skye Milford On October 21st, 1956, a star was born. Sixty-two years, two months, and six days later, this star died after suffering a major heart attack. Carrie Fisher had talent in her blood; her mother, Debbie Reynolds, was one of the most popular actresses of her time and her father, Eddie Fisher, was a chart-topping singer. Although Carrie Fisher benefited from the success of her parents, she paved her own way to fame through an extensively successful career. Fisher kicked off her long-lasting career with her first appearance on stage in Irene, a Broadway show, at the age of 15. After her film debut in Shampoo, Fisher scored her big break in the form of the role of Princess Leia in the blockbuster called Star Wars. This film by George Lucas was the jumping off point in Fisher’s career. Between her appearances in Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens, Fisher took various roles in movies and shows including When Harry Met Sally, Family Guy, Hollywood Vice Squad, and Censored Scenes from King Kong. She was also a script doctor (a person to improve Hollywood scripts) for Hook, Lethal Weapon 3, and even The Empire Strikes Back. Throughout her lifetime of critically acclaimed movies and books, she also struggled with addiction, depression, and bipolar disorder. She turned her trying experiences into positive encouragement for those struggling with similar problems through her novel, Postcards from the Edge. She also turned her life changing struggles into bestselling books such as The Best Awful There Is and Wishful Drinking. Despite her life issues, Carrie’s mother and daughter stuck by her side to help her through the rough times. Her daughter, Billie Lourd, found great success as an actress, following her mother and grandmother’s footsteps. Carrie Fisher was an icon, not just for young girls and women, but also to all kinds of people worldwide through her Star Wars role as Princess Leia. Through her role in this series, she built her reputation as a pop culture icon. She became a clever and charming galactic princess who stole the hearts of Star Wars fans worldwide. Princess Leia was a role model; her confidence and pride set a standard to live up to. Even though Princess Leia was fictional, Carrie Fisher brought her to life with her confidence and pride that she possessed in real life. Fisher’s courage that she possessed throughout her life and many roles made her a princess both on screen and off screen.
“Thank you for your time...” by Jamie Black We, as students of Paducah Tilghman High School, all love our school’s amazing history and beloved traditions. In our long list of traditions that have been around for many years, sadly one of our beloved “traditions” came to an unexpected end. William (Ed) Taylor is a name that almost everyone in Tilghman’s hallways knew. Ed Taylor was a sports loving, caring, honest and passionate Sport’s Broadcaster for Tilghman for 38 years. Taylor started calling games in 1967 and was known for his brutally honest statements and opinions about the game, the players, the score and of course, the refs. There was no doubt at all that Taylor was for Paducah Tilghman, and you could tell from his broadcasts. If he thought that the team was not playing the way they should, or if the refs were being biased towards the opposing team, Taylor would let you know, and boy, he wouldn’t sugar coat a thing when it came to his opinions. Ed was a frequent visitor at PTHS; he was known for going to previous basketball coach Brad Stieg’s office to catch up with him and ask about his day and the
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season. If he wasn’t in Stieg’s office, he was sitting on the bleachers watching both the girls’ and boys’ team practice after school. Many players who knew Ed would agree that he was honest, passionate, hilarious, and a person who cared for every member on the team. Tilghman girls’ basketball team player Brantarius Miliken said, “Ed was a people’s person, he really loved Tilghman, and he really loved the athletes. There was never a day that you didn’t get a laugh from him. Mr. Ed was like a comedian; he would make you laugh all the time. It didn’t matter if you were having a good day or a bad one. Mr. Ed was like my best friend; we talked about everything together. He spoke his mind and told the truth. Didn’t matter if it was good or bad, he didn’t care. He was a great person to have in your life.” “Thanks for your time this time and until next time, so long everybody.” –Ed Taylor.
How to escape the friendzone
Dear Whoever, I love my friends, but recently we’ve been fighting a lot. We recently had by Anna Grace McGee one really big issue, and it has caused a lot of petty arguments. I think we all know that these fights are dumb, but for some reason we can’t stop fighting. Against the backdrop of Valentine’s Day and homecomings, few things in the teenage People keep taking sides and making divisions within the group. I’m scared life are more pitiful and more dreaded than the friend zone. Once entered, the friend zone that if this doesn’t stop, it will tear the friend group apart. becomes akin to the scientific phenomena of the black hole, making escape mathematically impossible and life itself improbable. The options presented to those unfortunate enough to Sincerely, be trapped in such circumstances are either (1) find a way to cope with being consumed with Frustrated Friend the inky blackness or (2) propel oneself away with logic defying skill. Option number 2 is obviously preferable, which is why the following strategies for success have been compiled. Dear F.F., The first step for the unfortunate ones escaping the friend zone is to realize what has Friend group fights are always hard. Trying to decide whether or not to caused him/her to be sucked into it. Are you in the lifelong chum sort of zone or the slightlytake sides and how to best reconcile is hard, especially when you’re relying awkward-and-uncomfortable-sibling sort? Understanding cause and type is vital in embracon your emotions to guide you. The best advice I can give you is to take a ing the situation, which leads to the second step: using the friend zone for your advantage. neutral stance. The most important thing to remember in all of your deal- The friend zone is both a blessing and a curse; if managed correctly, you can figure out ings with your friends is to keep from gossiping about anyone. I guarantee everything necessary for your relationship success. Try looking at being the “just a friend” you that if news that you’re stirring the pot of dissention gets back to your as being a sort of spy. In the safe and unassuming role as buddy, you invite the confidence of already emotional friends, you will get dragged into their conflict. If you the crush, from which likes and dislikes can be gleaned. After a thorough enough investigadon’t gossip, eventually the argument should blow over. When it does, ev- tion has been done, step number three can be transitioned into. It’s time for you to slowly erything should go back to normal. start implementing the likes of the crush into your personal life. Your crush mentioned Future fights may be inevitable, but you can decrease tension by making liking leather jackets and coffee shops. Suddenly, he/she looks up and sees you, that little a concerted effort to be a peacemaker. If someone makes a rude comment slightly-awkward-and-uncomfortable-sibling, in a whole new light as he/she is greeted with pointed towards another friend, change the subject. If one friend wrongs an- the smell of leather and a conversation about open mic poetry night at Etcetera. Is there need other, pull him or her aside later and try to reason that apologizing is the best for another step? I don’t think so either. route. In any conflict, remind the disagreeing parties why they are friends in Of course, no crush (no matter how dashingly handsome) is worth changing your perthe first place. sonality or interests. If you don’t share much common ground with that special someone, Good friends are hard to find. If you’re lucky enough to have several, be forget option number 2 altogether. We’re hormonal people. Don’t confuse puppy love with a peacemaker as much as possible. I promise it will make your life and your something more legitimate. You can find a way to cope with being consumed by the inky friends’ lives so much easier. blackness by realizing that the inky blackness isn’t so black or consuming after all. It’s only high school, and life doesn’t end with unrequited love. What you feel is valid and can really Yours, hurt, but a long lifespan filled with thousands of other people lies before you. Perhaps the Whoever best way to defy the friend zone is to be happy in it, even with Valentine’s Day coming up. Hey, someone always needs a friend date to Homecoming.
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Support local charities by Chloe Quint With the turn of the New Year, many people have made the resolution to either volunteer more of their time or to donate to charities that impact the community. If you fall under either of these categories, it’s important to look at your options and find a local charity that is truly meaningful to you. Whether it be puppy paws or serving at a soup kitchen, Paducah offers a wide variety of options for people looking to serve their community. Paducah Cooperative Ministries, a charitable alliance formed in 1973 by area churches, has grown in their 44 years to provide services to a wide variety of people in need. Their Homeless Services and Fresh Start Village aim to help provide food and shelter for those victim of homelessness, as well as to assist in finding permanent and affordable housing. To donate or find information on volunteering, visit paducahcoopministry.org. Heart USA, now entering its twelfth year in operation, assists low income individuals to enroll in free or reduced medication programs in Kentucky. Through partnerships with local hospitals, doctors, and other institutions, Heart USA
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is able to turn each $1 donated into an average of $1,500 in life saving medication for people in our area. To donate or volunteer, call 270-5385828 for information. Child Watch, an organization that specializes in abuse counseling, serves the Purchase Area with free counseling for all abused children as well as counseling for abused adults who are enrolled in Medicaid programs. Child Watch also helps provide advocates for children who are undergoing court cases for abuse through the CASA program. To donate or volunteer, call 270-443-1440. The Merryman House, founded in 1978 by Merryman Kemp, provides shelter (among other resources) for victims of domestic violence. In the USA, one in every four women are victims of domestic violence at some point in their lives, with Kentucky rating 11th in the nation in intimate partner violence (World Health Organization). The services provided by the Merryman House are crucial to the wellbeing of victims in our area, something proven by their nearly 40 year record of service. To donate or volunteer, visit merrymanhouse.org.
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Valentine's Day is coming up, which makes early winter high time for wowing your potential date. In the next few weeks, you have the perfect opportunity to revamp your makeup game. Here's a list of winter makeup trends that will enhance your natural beauty so that everyone knows just how drop dead gorgeous you really are. 1. Clear Gloss- The first product you ever owned in those early 2000s is now the most stylish. Wear clear gloss over the harsh matte lipstick trend of last year for a new twist on your favorite colors or wear it alone to highlight your smile. Adding some glitter can amp up the look for a date with that special someone. 2. Natural Eyebrows- The "insta-brows" trend is finally on the downhill slope: no need to spend 10 minutes trying to get your right eyebrow razor sharp. A more natural eyebrow has recently made appearances in Vogue and Cosmopolitan. Fill yours in lightly and brush them out till they are nice and fluffy to get the look. 3. Glitter Eyeshadow- Cheekbones aren't the only things glowing this year; blend ample amounts of hyper pigmented, glittering shadow on your lids. Rosy colors brighten the eyes and go well on every skin tone. Put on some dark mascara and bat your lashes till everyone notices. 4. Silvery Highlight- As much as we all loved the prismatic, rainbow glows on social media, a more wearable look for this winter involves a silver toned highlight. Though contouring can be a bit harsh against pale February skin, strobing is welcome regardless of the season. This way, you can blind your date with a stunning glow while seeming all natural the entire time. Apply some to the tip of the nose for a cute, button nose effect. 5. Vamp Lipstick- As always, dark lips make their most striking looks in colder weather. Sticking with deeper reds and browns on your nights out is a fashionable choice. If you're wanting to get a Valentine's Day kiss without leaving a trace, check out brands like LipScense which offer formulas that promise not to transfer on any surface.
Amatriciana Ingredients: • 4 slices bacon, diced • ½ cup chopped onion • 1 teaspoon mixed garlic • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes • 1 pound linguine pasta, uncooked • 1 tablespoon basil • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Image by Google Images
Let’s Get Cooking! 1. Cook diced bacon in a large saucepan over medium high heat for 5 minutes. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of drippings from the pan. 2. Add onions, and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds. Add canned tomatoes, undrained; simmer 10 minutes, breaking up tomatoes. 3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of 4 quarts boiling salted water until al dente. Drain. 4. Stir basil into the sauce, and then toss with cooked pasta. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
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A Day in the Life Are you getting of Mrs. Adkins enough sleep? by Emma Johnson and Emery Wainscott It's 5:00 AM. Most of us are still asleep, relishing the last hour or so of rest, but Mrs. Adkins is up and getting ready for her day. She shakes off the drowsiness by perusing a few news sites before making breakfast for her family. Refreshed from a peanut butter sandwich and a cup of coffee, she heads over to Tilghman to start her day of U.S. History and Psychology classes. Mrs. Adkins graduated from Reidland High School and attended Georgetown College, pursuing a major in History with an emphasis in Secondary Education and a minor in Spanish. During high school, she worked at the quirkily-named PigPhoto by Emma Johnson gly Wiggly Grocery Store, and in college, she had a job as a substitute teacher. Her love for teaching began in second grade when her teacher, Ms. Solomon, assigned her the task of tutoring another student. The effect was immediate; it was then she informed her parents of her desire to teach. She continued to explore this new-found love through tutoring and working with kids all through high school and college. Her parents were history buffs and that love for history rubbed off on her; she's always adored history, and she deems it a natural fit for her. There isn't much from U.S. History Mrs. Adkins doesn't enjoy teaching, but her favorite topics are Westward Expansion and the 1940s-50s, and some of her favorite characters include Henry Clay, Theodore Roosevelt, and Madeline McDowell Breckinridge. In addition to being an engaging and wonderful teacher, Mrs. Adkins is very connected to her family as well. When asked about her hobbies, she responds, "I enjoy doing crafts and riding bikes with my girls. As a family, we enjoy visiting National Parks and Disney World." She has two daughters, Elena and Caroline, and is married to her college sweetheart, Bill. They enjoy doing things together, like coaching their daughters’ sports teams and being active in their church. Not only does Mrs. Adkins appreciate her life at home, but she also ventures outside of Paducah to admire the world around her, whether it be through reading a book or travelling to a different country. She mentions vacation stories and pictures often in lessons, so we ask about her favorite place she's visited. She answers that picking is too hard—she's loved Oberammergau, Germany; Talkeetna, Alaska; St. Augustine; the Grand Canyon covered in snow—and that she can't choose a favorite. We haven't been on many trips with Mrs. Adkins, but we have gotten the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. with the American Studies class. She relays to us a touching experience from a previous D.C. trip: "A few years ago, we got to see a World War Two Honor Flight lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. All of the veterans, even those that had physical limitations, stood and saluted. It was so moving and inspiring." Mrs. Adkins's natural love for history is evident in the telling of her childhood to her travelling journeys to her energy in class lessons. She transfers her fondness for history to her students through a truly refreshing and thoughtprovoking learning experience. We encourage any upcoming sophomores or juniors to sign up for her U.S. History or Psychology classes to truly be a part in a day in the life of Mrs. Adkins.
Amazing Alum by Emma Johnson
Hayden Johnson, a 2010 graduate of PTHS, wanted to be an ice cream man/ scientist when he was little. Naturally, these plans changed. During high school, Hayden wasn't sure what he had an interest in, planning to go to college and find something that inspired him. He started with an engineering major but switched to psychology when he found engineering didn't quite fit his personality. Finding psychology wouldn't give him any practical careers, he ended up graduating from University of Louisville in 2014 with a Bachelor's in Business. Now, he resides in Louisville with a job at Ajilon Professional Staffing, searching and recruiting for exceptional engineering, supply chain, operations, human resources, sales, and marketing professionals. He works with leading companies to match successful candidates and fulfill their business needs. Hayden begins his day by making a few urgent calls. These calls are usually about job offers to give to candidates or people out interviewing that day. After that, he schedules meetings with outside companies who need help or candidates looking for a new place to work. When asked about his favorite part of his job, he talked about the variety of people he meets. "I’ve met the woman who designed all Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium suites as well as the guy that made the KFC Go Cup. It sounds silly I guess but that’s been part of the fun to me." The advice Hayden gives Tilghman students stressing over their future is to keep an open mind. “Just focus on what you find enjoyable and try to connect what potential careers make sense based on what you want and who you are. And be honest with yourself. If you can’t stand it now, you probably won’t like it five or so years from now either.”
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by Emery Wainscott Most of us stay up later than we need exploring social media, doing homework, or catching up with friends. We don’t really ponder too hard about how we should probably be catching z’s rather than socializing and aimlessly scrolling. According to the American Sleep Association, adolescents require 8.5-9.5 hours of sleep a night. However, on average, we’re getting 6.8 hours of sleep a night. Losing about 2 hours of sleep may not sound like a lot, but losing that amount every night starts to add up. Sleep is a basic “psychological needs” state, somewhat like being hungry or thirsty. Not getting enough sleep can affect your memory and critical thinking, something I see happening a lot to myself and my peers. A lot of this is simply just because we have too much homework to get to sleep on time, but sometimes, we need to prioritize our physical and mental health before our studies. I know I’m guilty of catching too much downtime, and I tend to check my phone and waste time on distractions instead of plowing through my homework uninterrupted. Maybe starting homework earlier or setting aside time to work solely on other tasks would help us get it done quicker. If you aren’t finished by a certain time, choose an assignment that really needs to get done, finish it, and go to sleep. Studying while falling asleep never helps for your test the next day, and running on 3 hours of sleep while testing won’t help your performance either. Too little sleep goes beyond tiredness and into other things we may not expect: “poor concentration, memory, and vigilance; increased risk-taking; irritability; weight-gain; depression; poor immune health; increased risk of diabetes and morbidity; and increased mortality,” according to the American Sleep Association. Planning on 8 hours of sleep at night isn’t the only problem; for many of us, it’s hard to fall asleep once our head hits the pillow. In a Cosmopolitan article featuring Nitun Verma, MD, she explains several ways to ensure the best night’s sleep. Among these are not drinking coffee past mid-afternoon, not eating any sugary or spicy foods within 2 hours of bedtime, reducing the amount of light in bedrooms, and powering off phones. That tiny blue light emanating from your phone really does disrupt your circadian rhythm, so ignore the notifications and try to sleep. The whole idea of these tips is to create a peaceful spiral to sleepiness, so do activities that calm you (reading, listening to quiet music, drawing). Spending time relaxing on your bed watching Netflix or online shopping tricks your mind into thinking beds aren’t just for sleep, and this manifests itself as sleeplessness. Think logically about how you’re winding down before bedtime. To reach our maximum potential during the day, we have to obtain a full night’s sleep first. Classes at Tilghman are extremely thorough, and they demand our entire attention and our greatest efforts. Resting and recuperating after an exhausting day is essential for bodily reparations and mental restoration, so listen to the sleep experts and take care of yourself.
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Albums to listen to this winter by Emery Wainscott
When winter comes around, I often find myself in a daze of contemplation and reflection. It hits right around the middle of the school year, when most of us feel stuck or outright tired. Music can serve as a sort of solace, and these albums completely encapsulate the feelings winter brings with it: Carrie & Lowell by Sufjan Stevens (2015): Carrie & Lowell is a story of Stevens’s past and interrelationships, told in such a way I feel like I knew him after one song. Many of the album’s tracks are inspired by his mother’s and stepfather’s passing, so there are several references to Oregon, a place where Stevens spent three summers with his mother and stepfather between the ages of 5 and 8. Grief, nostalgia, and regret flood into Stevens’s lyrics, but his voice always remains gentle. The music is mainly acoustic and stripped-down, serving as a beautiful soundtrack to his words. In “Fourth of July,” Stevens sings, “Did you get enough love, my little dove, why do you cry? And I’m sorry I left, but it was for the best, though it never felt right.” Stevens’s music is truly a shared experience between himself and the listener--his lyrics lay out his life in a way so personal it feels like nothing else but the music is with you. This album is a profound tale of despair and reconciliation, and it is really worth a listen. Is Your Love Big Enough? by Lianne La Havas (2012): This album goes from slower, smoother songs like “Elusive” and “Au Cinema” to songs with more energy like “Is Your Love Big Enough?,” representing the natural variance in mood that comes with daily life, heartbreak, and transition. With lyrics like “unfold me and teach me how to be like somebody else” and “we all make mistakes—we do—and I learned from you,” Lianne La Havas builds an atmosphere that is relatable and understandable. She addresses the flaws of human decision and connection, criticizing with lyrics like “I’m glad that it’s just my heart he stole and left my dignity alone,” but all the while maintaining an effortless beauty to her voice. Lianne La Havas works emotional intimacy in all of her songs, and the guitar lines are perfectly curated to fit the mood. Her attitude ranges from forgiving to fiercely independent and unapologetic, and every song is a different version of the story she means to tell. Depression Cherry by Beach House (2015): Beach House’s music tends to be dominated by synthesizers and gentle, repetitive, electronic-sounding patterns, and Depression Cherry doesn’t fail to conform. The album is mainly lead singer Victoria Legrand’s voice floating over simple but dreamy melodies; Legrand’s voice and the music just sound like they belong together, like one can’t be created without the other. On “Leviation,” the first track of the album, Legrand sings of an unknown that surrounds her. The lyrics seem to be vague, but in response to that, Legrand says “How do you describe that in language without sounding completely abstract and out of your mind?” The music tends to build to a climax, in which all of the emotions Legrand is conveying come to a point where they intermingle and seep into each other. However, Beach House strays from the norm—this point doesn’t always have to feel the most intense, but it often brings a sense of conclusion. The music contains enough open ends to leave it free to interpretation: in a quote from Legrand, she says, “It’s really whatever the listener feels in response to it.”
Movies coming in 2017 by Morgan Brewington
With the beginning of 2017, we have an entire year’s worth of new movies to look forward to. A new year brings hope of new favorites and sequels. Childhood favorites such as Cars 3, Despicable Me 3, and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales will bring the teens into the theaters along with the younger audience. Also for the young at heart, theaters will be showing the newest LEGO movie, The LEGO Batman Movie. Go and see it on February 10th. Action movie fans have an exciting year ahead with the release of Justice League, the long awaited rendezvous of some of our favorite super heroes. It will be out in theaters on November 17th. Harry Styles is beginning his acting career in Dunkirk, a thrilling war movie that comes out on July 21st. Chris Pratt and Bradley Cooper return in the sequel to Guardians of the Galaxy, the anticipated Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 on May 5th. The Transformers movie series seems never ending, and the story isn’t over yet. On June 23rd, Transformers: The Last Knight will bring Transformers fans back to the theaters for the film starring Mark Wahlberg and Anthony Hopkins. Peter Parker will return as our beloved superhero in Spider-Man: Homecoming, on July 7th. Tom Holland will be our new Spider-Man, mentored by Robert Downey Jr. playing his usual role as Iron Man. DC Comics fans are elated for the release of Wonder Woman on June 2nd. Gal Gadot will play the role of the long awaited heroine, Diana Prince, in the upcoming movie. Disney will continue its trend of remaking classic Disney movies with Beauty and the Beast. It is set to come out on March 17th, starring Emma Watson as Belle. Although we have a long wait, Pitch Perfect 3 has been confirmed to come out on December 22nd. Our main characters, including Fat Amy and Beca, will be returning along with the newest cast member, Ruby Rose. The Star Wars film series will resume on December 15th, continuing Rey’s adventure in Star Wars: Episode VIII. Get ready to use those movie gift cards from Christmas, because 2017 is full of must-sees. IT from Stephen King will be recreated and is set to come out on September 8th, and the eighth Fast & Furious movie, The Fate of the Furious, will come out on April 14th. Have a buttery, popcornfilled 2017!
What to watch on snow days by Chloe Quint
Everyone knows that the beginning months of the year in Western Kentucky are always characterized by one thing--unpredictable weather. The best way to spend these dreary days stuck indoors is to build up an arsenal of films that you can watch to pass the time. By preparing ahead of time, you’re sure to feel as if you made the most of your snow day (even if you wore the same pajamas for 56 hours straight). Sing Street -- This Irish film, set in the 1980’s, follows an adolescent boy who manages to escape his strained family life by creating a band with his classmates. The band, designed specifically to impress a mysterious “model,” writes and plays original music influenced by popular British bands of the time, such as Duran Duran and The Cure. The combination of a heartfelt coming-of-age story and nostalgic music makes Sing Street an instant classic that is now available on Netflix. Boyhood -- This film, which won Best Motion Picture at the 2015 Golden Globes, is widely praised for its unique production style. The story, which follows a young boy throughout his life from childhood until he leaves for college, was shot over the course of 12 years, using the same cast. The coming-of-age drama focuses on a young boy and the difficulties that come with being raised by divorced parents. Available now on Netflix, Boyhood is sure to inspire you time and time again. Everybody Wants Some!! -- Directed by Richard Linklater, who also directed Boyhood, this film follows a team of college baseball players on their first weekend back to school in 1980. The dynamic relationships between teammates navigating the world of parties and responsibility at a fictional Texas college makes this laugh-out-loud movie perfect for anyone who is considering colleges or preparing to move to one they have already selected. Everybody Wants Some!! is available on DVD and Blu-Ray.
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by Darby Moffatt The 21st season of “The Bachelor” premiered on January 2, 2017, with Nick Viall as the newest bachelor. Nick made his first appearance on “The Bachelorette” in season 10, where he was runner-up. He decided to go on again in season 11 where he was runner-up again. He also apeeared on “Bachelor in Paradise” in summer of 2016. Many people are wondering why he’s still even trying, but is the fourth time the charm? Not even an hour into the premiere, every viewer knew this season was going to be wild. It was easy to pick out the troublemakers and the weird ones, like Alexis, the girl whose first impression outfit of choice was a shark costume (even though she was convinced she was a dolphin), or Corrinne, the girl that threw herself at him the first minute they were alone together. Oddly enough, I don’t think anyone could be upset about Rachel getting the first-impression rose. The second episode enabled watchers to get to know the contestants a little more with some crazy group dates and the one dreamy individual date. The wedding photo shoot and the dramatic break-up scene proved to be fun and light-hearted like our bachelor, Nick, but some women took it too far (isn’t that what we watch for though). Corrine upped herself on most people’s hate list after exposing herself in the pool with Nick in front of all the girls and made her way to the top of most hate lists after still managing to earn the first group date rose. If you weren’t shocked/angered by that, then I’m not sure we were watching the same show. Each new episode does the job of ensuring all viewers stay tuned in and active, especially after Nick brought in The Backstreet Boys and some former Olympians to see if the girls had what it takes to win Nick’s heart. He made it clear that he was on the show to find a woman to spend the rest of his life with after sending Dominique home without hesitation. The visit to Nick’s hometown most definitely softened up all the watchers, but tension between the girls was at its highest. The show is pure comedy now due to the variety of cat fights and ridiculous amounts of crying, yet I find myself fully invested in who’s going to receive the next rose or which girl is going home at the end of the episode.
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Artist Alley by Talia Housman
by Alec Wadley Last December, Lucas films added the newest film to their Star Wars saga. The new movie, Rogue One, showcases rebels fighting to gain the Death Star plans before the events of A New Hope. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. It was filled with several hilarious and witty characters, while also being action-packed. Felicity Jones plays Jyn Erso, the daughter of the creator of the Death Star, the main character of this film. She played the role of a fearless rebel perfectly. My favorite moments of the entire film was when Darth Vader was the main focus, even though he only had a total screen time of around two minutes. Vader was one of my favorite characters from the original films, so of course I was ecstatic when he walked onto screen the first time. Many people say that they didn’t enjoy this movie because it didn’t focus on the Jedi or didn’t have enough lightsabers so it wasn’t a true Star Wars movie. I completely disagree with them. I think this was a perfect edition to the series and would happily watch it again anytime. And by a certain sentence that was said near the end, I’m hoping they will bring in the jedi Ahsoka Tano from Star Wars: Clone Wars into the next movie which will be released in December of this year.
The first artist alley feature of the year is Jocelyn Woods. She is a sophomore that is very dedicated to the archery team and art program. She has been a part of these two programs since she started school here and plans to continue until she graduates. She has been creating since first grade and has fallen in love. In her featured piece, Jocelyn, includes an old tricycle, crates, a cow skull, a gourd, some chair legs, and an old rotary phone. The center crate was the focal point of her still life. Jocelyn created this during a classroom
Popular artists release new music by J. Roberto dos Remedios On December 9, 2016, J. Cole released his fourth studio album, 4 Your Eyez Only. The album came as a shock to many, as it was only publicized a week before its release. Nevertheless, Cole delivers a beautiful narrative in a more consciously deliberate, delicate, and dramatic avant-garde production in comparison to any of his previous work. Some of J. Cole fans criticize the new album for its lack of “hype” in its tone. This criticism, however, is really just a piece of the album’s true beauty. In contrast to his own previous work and the work of most other rappers or hip-hop artists, Cole creates a complex narrative that brings detailed attention to the dangers of street life and also challenges sociopolitical issues of drugs, violence, and racial profiling. If you enjoyed Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly for its message, then 4 Your Eyez Only will be just as enjoyable. Cole’s album takes on similar topics in a different way, using one episodic story to intertwine all ten songs together and also to Cole himself. His narrative can be heartbreaking at times, and even more so if you believe any of the multiple logically-sound fan theories about the story’s underlying secrets. Musically, 4 Your Eyez Only is stellar. Even if it can be characterized as smoother and less exciting than his last studio album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive, the album still entertains without a doubt. The first track, “For whom the bell tolls,” introduces the mood of the entire album with a serene minimalistic beat with a mezzo-piano, yet powerful melody sung by Cole.The rest of the songs vary in intensity and energy, with songs like “Foldin Clothes” and “Change” giving off some catchy and happy vibes. Similarly to 2014 Forest Hills, Cole created 4 Your Eyez Only as a purely solo album without any features. This showcases more of Cole’s personal musical talent and makes it all the more personal and enjoyable. 4 Your Eyez Only is a beautiful ten-track collection of Cole’s life and his trials of living in poor socio-economic situations. If you love hip-hop and you love a good story, 4 Your Eyez Only is definitely one album you don’t want to miss.
by Chloe Quint
exercise with charcoal. Because of her love of still lives, Jocelyn draws inspiration from Vincent Van Gogh. She really likes to focus on the detail of artwork, as seen in the detail in the tricycle and old phone. Jocelyn hopes to one day create a very realistic and detailed landscape. She has thought to the future but is not sure where she wants to go after high school. She has considered art as her main job but would also enjoy doing it on the side as well. Tip for other artists: Don’t be scared to start drawing. Just start drawing and don’t let anyone stop you.
Run the Jewels 3, which dropped on December 24, is a 14 track album by hip hop supergroup Run the Jewels, composed largely of protest rap and personal anecdote. The opening track, “Down (featuring Joi)” tells the story of Killer Mike, a member of the duo, who previously sold drugs before entering a music career. While this theme is alluded to throughout the album, it is presented as an obstacle in life that Mike overcame on his path to success. He writes of his past once more in “Thursday in the Danger Room (featuring Kamasi Washington),” layering a mellow beat with loaded lyrics about the death of a friend and the emotional aftermath of that loss. Beyond the opening track, Run the Jewels do not hesitate to make political commentary on the state of race relations and leadership in our nation. “2100 (feat. Boots)” opens with the lines, “How long til the hate we hold / leads us to another Holocaust? / Are we so deep in that we can’t end it?” This track was released in early November after the artists felt the need to speak out about the racial divide in our country that many felt was caused by the controversial election. “Thieves! (Screamed the Ghost),” another politically charged track, opens with a monologue from a 1961 episode of The Twilight Zone in which a man was sentenced to death for being “obsolete.” The following verses and chorus of the song analyze race relations and the riots that often outbreak in their wake, describing the horrific reality of losing a loved one to this violence. The track closes with the haunting words of Martin Luther King Jr., saying “a riot is the language of the unheard.” Run the Jewels announced a cross country tour, most of which sold out shortly after the announcement. The group’s success has earned them praise universally, winning Best International Band at the New Musical Express (NME) Awards as well as receiving an 86 out of 100 rating on Metacritic, indicating “universal acclaim.”
SPORTS
Boys bounce back by Peyton Ford The Tornado Boys basketball team began their 2017 season on January 3rd with a home game against the St. Mary’s Vikings. The end of the game brought home a victory for the boys with a score of 76-29, a good start to the New Year. On the 6th, Tilghman hosted a game against Christian County, and despite the boys’ best efforts, they ended up with a 22 point lag behind the Colonels; 80 points. The next game on the 10th was an away game against Marshall County. The Tornado boys had a lead in the first quarter but fell short in the end with a final score of 48-43. Tilghman played an away game against McCracken County on the 13th. It was a close game all the way through, and both teams showed their skills throughout the grueling four quarters. Although the Tilghman boys fought hard, they fell short of a win by only 5 points with a final score of 59-53. The Massac Superman Classic kicked off its 12 game tournament on January 16th. The Tornado Boys basketball team played their first game in the tournament on the following day against Massac County. The Tilghman boys really showed their talent as they ended the game with a score of 66-37. The next game took place on the 20th, and the boys faced the Carbondale Terriers and finished the game victorious with a final score of 68-58. The Superman Classic Championship took place on the 21st with a game of Tilghman vs. Graves County. After a tough battle, Tilghman pulled out a win, the final score being 57-46. Two players from the Tornado Boys basketball team were chosen for the All-Tournament Team, Rodriquez Thomas and DeCoven Grubbs. Thomas was named MVP after his success in the tournament as being the leading scorer for his team. He attributes the team’s success in the tournament and his own achievement to practice saying, “We’ve had great practices leading up to the tournament games.” DeCoven Grubbs plays as guard on the team and comments, “I think the team really showed our skill and teamwork in the tournament and the scores reflected that.” Grubbs and Thomas joined several other players from various schools that participated in the Superman Classic, on the All-Tournament Team.
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Swim floats to the top by Talia Housman
The swim season is coming to a close with Regionals and State competitions left. On Monday 16th, Tilghman hosted the last chance meet allowing swimmers to get in the final times for Regionals in February. At this meet, Tilghman swimmer Bailey Patel (9), Caleb Fell (10), Peyton Patel (11), Tyler Fell (12) and Talia Housman (12) competed in the 50 yard freestyle to the 500 yard freestyle, covering all the strokes and IMs. The PTHS Swim team placed second at this meet and is now excited for Regionals which is February 10th. During the meet, Tilghman recognized the seniors of all the present teams. On Tilghman’s own team, Tyler Fell and Talia Housman were recognized. Housman competed with the team for four years and Fell competed for two. They both enjoyed their time here and are looking forward to the future at college.
Girls aim for success by Hanna Fischer
The PTHS Girls basketball team has been hard at work this season, with hopes of improving even further. After their 59-42 win against St. Mary on January 3rd, the team looked forward to seeing what the rest of the season would bring them. On January 13th, the team had an extremely close game against rival McCracken County High School, coming short only by 5 points, with a score of 44-49. From this close loss, the girls have received a boost, and are ready for their upcoming games. Junior Olivia Patterson states, "The team has been working very hard this season, and this really showed with the close score against McCracken County. I can't wait to see what the rest of the season brings to us, as I know we will continue to improve." The team has continued to face hard matchups in their schedule, including games against Hopkins County Central (1/17) and Calloway County (1/23), losing these games but with very close scores. "We are hoping to build off of our recent losses by working hard in practice; we learn new things every day. We are looking forward to competing in the District Tournament and are anticipating to come out with first place." On January 20th, the girls defeated Pope County 59-36, giving them a boost in their confidence.
Hancock’s of Paducah Congratulates PT Students with a 36 ACT Subscore