The Roar | Volume 12 | Issue 1 | October 2016 by Whitney High Student Media

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VOLUME 12 • ISSUE 1 • OCTOBER 2016

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HEALTHY is the new HAPPY Baagan, Raw 101 and other new spots offering healthy meal alternatives page 6

a guide to help students learn the ropes on the election system, candidates now rather than later page 8

view from the TOP New Topgolf structure as seen from around the community page 19

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RYLEA GILLIS RACHEL MARQUARDT

M. HAWKINS

H. BLACKWELL

M. APONO

EDITORS-IN-CHIEF

STAFF

OPINION

MADISON BAILEY HANAN BEGIC ENZO BIONDI HANNAH BLACKWELL ASHLEY BLISS MCKENNA ELLIS MAXIMO ESGUERRA BRITNEY FLINT MORGAN HAWKINS MACEY HAYDEN ELLA HO CHING EMMA KACHMAR RENESE LOPEZ JESSE MORALES

Sharp or stylish? Staff members debate proper work attire page 4

TECH Phone storage and battery A how-to guide on maximizing your device page 5

HEALTH Healthy is the new happy New restaurants bring nutritional alternatives page 6

CONNOR O’BRIEN MADALYN PAPENFUSS DEANNA PAYAN DARIA POND JACKSON PRITCHARD LIZZIE SALVATO CALEB SANTOS MADILYN SINDELAR HARVEENA SINGH ISHIQA SUKKAR EMMA THOMAS DANICA TRAN KENICHI WATANABE

ADVISER

IN-DEPTH

SARAH NICHOLS, MJE

The race for 270 A guide to the upcoming election, voter preferences page 8

ON-CAMPUS Making a difference Mr. Mac Blate joins the counseling team page 11 The change on stage Theater program reinvented by Mr. Joshua Ansley page 12

SPORTS Just passing through Check out highlights from fall sports teams page 15 Beyond the touchdown Football season includes community, academics page 16

FEATURE Lain Caulder and Spencer Bennett Best friends, filmmaking partners page 17

OFF-CAMPUS Ramp it up New freeway exit allows faster commute to school page 18 Views from the top Topgolf’s structure can be spotted around the city page 19 whitneyupdate.com

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EDITORIAL

Youth of the nation, the next voting generation

Students need to become involved in the election even if they cannot vote in it

Illustration by Rachel Marquardt

s Election Day advances, it becomes prominent that until the Justice’s term is up. This is much longer than a eight year the choices that shape the future of this country will presidency, and will impact a majority of the life of a teen in the be voted on in November. Although the decisions, millennial generation. including our next president, can be voted on by 146 These circumstances raise the issue that once we take on the million people, it will affect all 318.9 million people living in title of the next voting generation, we will be walking blind into the United States, including the teenagers of the Millennial a world unknown. In order to understand the world of politics generation. Even though high school students just short of 18 high school students will be walking into, we need to start cannot vote, we believe students should still be motivated to learning now; because by the next election year if new voters do learn about politics and educate themselves about the election. not understand the basics and opinions wrapped up in political Before understanding this argument students need debates, not only will they need to learn how to develop to understand that they will not be an adolescent IN FAVOR an opinion, but how to vote as well. If we learn now, we forever. Although many cannot vote now, they will can develop these opinions and be ready to vote with a 10-0 be eligible to soon. This means that students will strong opinion when the next Election Day comes. need to learn how to vote in the near future. But what happens if To fix this, all high school students need to become educated students learn the general aspects of voting the year they actually on politics and develop individuality. This can be done on a day have to? If students prepare now and develop their own political to day basis or even just on free time. A great way to do this is stances, they will be more educated and ready to vote, rather than to go to a club meeting that sposors a personal political belief casting their vote as a shot in the dark next Election Day. on campus. Just this once a week commitment helps to develop The Huffington Post comments on the idea of adolescents opinions concerning things students never understood before. learning about the election, stressing that the election “will The perfect way to do this as well is to just watch the debate and determine the next four, if not eight, years of our country’s the news. The conversations politicials have will open the minds direction, the period of time during which [adolescents] will of teenagers into a world they will soon need to understand. become adults.” This president will be impacting the start of When starting off new it will be difficult, but there is a way to high schoolers’ adult lives, starting their careers and learning figure out your political beliefs before diving head-first into about their majors. If high school students do not understand the politics. Online there are non-bias surveys availible that predict president’s main motives and decisions, they will be oblivious to the person’s personal beliefs and even the political party they issues that will be impacting their newly developing adult life. most likely side with. FInally, the Whitney High Student Media When going into a career, understanding politics will help new Forum, taking place on Oct. 25, will provide students with a adults understand their country and the impacts that the new chance to speak their mind on their own poltiical beliefs and president will have made. even develop new ideas concerning the election. These are all Not only will this presidency impact the next four to eight ways to develop ideas for yourself and form your own political years, but a lot longer as well. It is predicted that the next questions and opinions, rather than following the ideas that pop president will appoint four Supreme Court justices that will up on our cell phones. serve until unable, averaging 35 years. This prediction is based Understand the election, even if you can’t vote in it. This will on average term and the fact that three of the current Justices help to ensure a well-informed public that will help to create a are over 75, oldest being 83. Since the president will likely be better America when walking in to vote at the voting booth for appointing Supreme Court justices with similar views, their the first time. impact will leave a lasting impression on the Judicial branch

OCTOBER 2016

OPINION

Sharp or stylish? Senior mock interviews raise question of proper attire, freedom of expression

Formal is best

Wear what you want

HARVEENA SINGH

EMMA KACHMAR

understand that we aren’t living in the 1950s anymore where men always wore suits and women were expected to wear dresses in public. It’s 2016 and the fashion trends have changed. Clothes are much more revealing and more people have tattoos and piercings. I’m not saying today’s fashion isn’t great, but for a job interview, or a mock interview in the case of the seniors, the latest trend may not prove to be the smartest idea. Dressing appropriately for a job interview is one of the most important steps in the hiring process. On average it takes employers around 10 seconds to decide if someone seems like a favorable applicant. This quick decision is made based on one’s appearance. When going into an interview it is important to look the part. An interviewer needs to be able to imagine a potential employee in their workplace setting and that can be difficult to do when someone comes dressed in a T-shirt and jeans. Also, dressing well shows that a person put in effort and that the job is important to them. It is also sometimes seen as a form of respect. If a person shows up in casual clothing with messy hair, it is likely that they will not get the job because there will most likely be someone else who put more effort into their appearance and demeanor, who will get the job. Men should wear a suit or dress pants with a nice sweater or button-up shirt and polished shoes. Facial hair should be clean-shaven to avoid having a rugged appearance. Women should wear a nice dress, blouse, or business suit. Everyone should avoid wearing jeans, shorts, sneakers and T-shirts. Any visible tattoos should be covered up, and removable piercings should be taken out. Hair should look neat and not be dyed a bright color. The smallest details can make a big difference. While seniors may have found the dress-up requirement inconvenient, it was an essential part of their experience to simulate the atmosphere of a real interview. THE ROAR

ifty years ago, short skirts weren’t appropriate and women were forced to wear nylons and closed-toed shoes, but now these styles are completely acceptable. However, our society has trouble shifting towards these and more radical styles in the workplace. I am very expressive in what I wear, and I couldn’t imagine having restrictions against that, even in a professional industry. By requiring students to dress up, remove piercings and modify their daily makeup and hairstyles, the mock interview unit suggests that students’ looks matter more than their personality and job qualifications. The way you wear certain clothes and the attitude you have tell so much about a person that a business suit would hide. If someone walks into an interivew confidently and they are qualified for the job, I don’t see why they wouldn’t be hired. Being comfortable while working is important and if you feel out of place, you are likely not to work to your greatest potential. Personally, fashion is very important — I like to switch it up every day, whether that’s wearing vans and a T-shirt or a nice blouse and heels. My outfits really depend on how I’m feeling that day, and I couldn’t imagine not being able to express myself through my clothing. Professional attire means basically putting on a costume and playing a part that you are not, and if you don’t take action, you start living in that role. You create this false identity and image and eventually it will become your reality and you’ll cease to see your true self again. I think men deal with this a lot because in order for them to be taken seriously they’re usually expected to be in a suit and tie. They’re literally strangling themselves everyday, conforming to what society wants. At the end of the day we are all individuals so why don’t we stop trying to herd everyone in the business world together and just let individuals be who they want to be. I firmly believe that if self-expression is allowed, employees will feel more confident and in turn be more productive. BY RYLEA GILLIS

TECH the way I see it

OPINION BY RACHEL MARQUARDT

Schoology gradebook: For better or for worse?

Best of both worlds

Tips to maximize iPhone and Android battery life, storage

ue to the range smartphones capabilities in this day and age, the average person spends 4.7 hours a day on a mobile device. The challenge is that most phones are not limitless in their ability to store apps or hold a charge. With the usage of phones for educational tools increasing, this issue becomes more prominent for on-the-spot research, educational apps and reading from phones during the day — not to mention personal use like messaging and music. To combat this, iPhone and Android devices now include modes to save battery life and storage.

ANDROID (Running marshmallow) Brightness settings>display>brightness>slide percentage to under 35 percent. Power Saving Mode settings>battery>enable power saving mode or Ultra Power Saving Mode Vibrations settings>sound and vibration> sound mode>vibrate on Loading Animations settings>about phone>build number (tap 7 times)>developer options> window animation scale=off transition animations scale=off animator durations scale=off iPhone (iOS10) Background app refresh settings>general>background app refresh> off Parallax settings>general>accessibility>reduce motion Location Tracking settings>privacy>location services Kill Siri settings>siri> allow hey siri “off” Low Power Mode settings>battery>low power mode

FAITH HARRIS “My battery runs out a lot faster with the new update, but my storage seems the same.”

NICA PEREZ “My battery dies super-fast, and everything takes up a lot of storage. I use the ultra-power saving mode, which helps me save my battery.” BY MADDIE PAPENFUSS & ISHIQA SUKKAR

M. HAWKINS

MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE

In Mrs. Jennifer Davis’ senior language arts classes, students read the “1984” text entirely from their mobile devices rather than checking out or purchasing a copy of the book. The in-class reading time is a big drain on battery life.

MAXIMIZING STORAGE iPhone (iOS10) To increase storage you can delete any unnecessary pictures, videos, apps, or messages. To check what is using the most storage and try to minimize it Settings>General>Storage and iCloud Usage>Storage>Manage Storage ANDROID Delete unused apps, photos, videos, and messages. To check what is using the most storage and try to minimize it settings>storage Use memory card to increase storage space (when buying a microSD card for your phone or tablet you should first check the manufacturer’s specification or reviews of that device to see what type of cards it will accept)

With the death of Edline comes a new era for not only checking grades but also downloading homework assignments and turning in work: the era of Schoology. After the intense transition last year that had students switching between Schoology and Edline to check different class grades based on each teacher’s personal preference, Schoology has become the main provider for all of our needs. The transition is bound to be rough, causing mistakes in students’ grades and mini heart attacks as students learn the systems for submitting assignments and teachers figure out how to add rubrics or mark off standards. Because teachers are still adjusting to the required switch, mistakes appear often, worrying students and parents. These mistakes range from a simple change from a “10” to a “100” in the gradebook to seeing something on the screen marked “overdue” when the student really turned it in. This inaccuracy stirs conflict. Assignments have so many settings and restrictions from the teacher side of the program that many things can go wrong along the way. Still, Schoology is helping teachers advance our academics. Although problems arise, Schoology as the gradebook and learning management system has many positives. Not only is there only one gradebook now for students to check, but it is accessible off an official app. Along with grades, materials are accesible and deadlines are posted as well, helping students to remember due dates with the ability to print and reprint assignments. Schoology provides promise. Teachers from each department have been assigned as “experts” and are helping each other learn the ins and outs. Mr. Scott Collins has been hosting voluntary tech support sessions to help teachers quickly develop skills and prevent sinking in the ocean of tools the site provides. The growing pains are temporary and the benefits will last for each student’s high school experience. OCTOBER 2016

HEALTH

HEALTHY new HAPPY is the

n the Rocklin and Roseville areas, juiceries and restaurants with healthy alternatives have been popping up. The goal is to try to help people make better decsisions regarding their eating habits. From juices to smoothies, fruit bowls to lettuce wraps, these items are served and could potentially become a replacement for traditional fast food.

New local businesses provide nutritional meal alternatives

BENEFITS OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES pineapples

tomatoes

carrots

immune booster

lowers cholesterol

improves vision

cancer preventer

reduces migranes

improves skin

improves fertility

improves vision

improves hair

improves digestion

cancer fighter

improves nails

reduces blood clots

promotes healthy skin

protein building

improves bone health

reduces heart disease

improves bone health

relieves chapped lips

reduces chronic pain

reduces cholesterol

INSIGHT FROM THE INDUSTRY DANILO MARKO, RAW 101 EMPLOYEE

“People will pay more for healthier options. Here in America we have a lot of processed foods which is pretty unfortunate if you are willing to change your lifestyle, be committed to it you will acquire a taste for healthy options.”

ANGELICE MILLER, BAAGAN OWNER “My heart goes out to everybody who has been here and is looking to feel better whether it be their body, emotionally, or living their life and not be scared of their health. So many people are taking healthy lifestyles seriously getting excited about it, and are not afraid of going outside their comfort zone.”

BETINA HARPER, FRESH FARMS OWNER “Every time we see a new business open up, whether it’s another juice bar or something else in the health section, it just resonates with us that now is the time that everyone is open and learning and more interested in doing what’s best for their bodies.”

1. Farm Fresh Juice Company has an assortment of juices, smoothies and açaí bowls all made right in front of the customer. 2. Raw 101 offers premade juice cleanses that serve to rid the body of toxins and nourish it with essential nutrients and vitamins. 3. In addition to just health drinks, Baagan serves foods that are vegetarian and vegan friendly. 4. The most expensive of the places, pressed juicery’s motto is “get back to your roots” as they are known for their juice cleanses.

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Source: Fresh Farms Juice Company

BY HANAN BEGIC, MCKENNA ELLIS, ELLA HO CHING & RENESE LOPEZ

LIFESTYLE

feels like

S. CAVANAUGH

fall

seasonal traditions pop up like clockwork as season changes progress reports, grades & report cards “My favorite class right now is Integrated 2. Last year as an eighth grader it was very fast-paced, so this is a little more of a break even though it’s a sophomore class.”

BRENDEN JACOBY

CATE MORRIS

weekend hikes & road trips

Oct. 7

“There’s a lot of traditions that make me look forward to the season, especially going to Apple Hill with friends and family. The atmosphere is so nice, and I love all the homemade candles, teas and stuff they sell there. It makes me really hyped for the rest of the season.”

JESSI OLSON

BY DEANNA PAYAN

M. APONO

Oct. 4

“I love fall, so basically whenever it gets cold, I get obsessed and eat everything pumpkin spice. My favorite is either pumpkin spice bagels or pumpkin spice lattes. My mom always brings me new pumpkin spice things like pumpkin spice Oreos or pumpkin spice Cheerios. My mom got a big pitcher of pumpkin spice latte from Target and I’ve been drinking it a lot this year, but if we didn’t have it I would go to Starbucks like twice a week.”

EMILY PONTES

“Our family goes up to Apple Hill once a month. The fall weather is great and it’s scenic and relaxing. Every time we go, we do something different there. When we moved, it was very chaotic, and my dad was looking up things to do and we went to Apple Hill. So far my family has gone nine times over the past three years.”

RAY MACAM

P. SINGLETON

63° 72° 84° Oct. 3

“At first I didn’t like math because I wasn’t getting anything, and it was just too hard for me. But then I started to get it more, and now it’s my easiest class. The period goes by fast.”

ARIANA TURNER

A. PEARCE

leggings, jeans & unpredictable weather

“So far this year, I’d say my favorite class in the first quarter is P.E. because I like swimming, but it’s just for the semester, so it’s just my favorite class for now.”

OCTOBER 2016

DEPTH

the

race for 270

Clinton and Trump fight to win the Electoral College in high-stakes presidential election

ick Santorum deems it the most important election in all the people’s lifetime, Newt Gingrich proclaims its significance the greatest since 1860. And the American people don’t seem to disagree. TV ratings from the debates and conventions have shattered those from previous races and Twitter has shown to be a popular outlet for political commentary as well, bringing in millions of tweets per day. Although election day is not until Nov. 8, the race started in March of 2015, when Texas Senator Ted Cruz was the first to announce his intent to run for president. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was the first Democrat to start her

campaign the following month. Leading up to and throughout the primary races, the original pools of 18 Republicans and six Democrats dwindled down to just one each at the July national conventions. Donald Trump received the vote of 1,725 out of 2,472 delegates, which was enough to secure him the nomination, but was also the second lowest win percentage by a Republican in over a century. The same was true of Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, who only won 60 percent of the delegates due to the popular grassroots campaign of Senator Bernie Sanders, but the storyline here was greater than a close race — by clinching the 2,382 votes July 26, Clinton became the first female presidential nominee of a major party in U.S. history. While the people have voted for a Democratic president for two consecutive terms, some would argue the country has really been run by the Grand Old Party the past six years — Congress has been majorly comprised of Republicans since 2011, currently at the lopsided ratio of 300 to 232. In the 2014 Congressional election, Republicans pulled off the wins to create their strongest House majority in nearly 70 years. However, all 435 House seats as well as 34 Senate seats are up for grabs this fall, and the Democrats will need to win just five of them to regain the majority since the vulnerable seats are primarily held by Republican incumbents. While members of both parties will always be elected and have equal opportunity for positions in the government, it has become troublesome in the recent years, due to a conflict of interest between a president and Congress of different parties. The term gridlock refers to the scenario in which bills are not passed frequently due to a lack of a strong majority in either the House or the Senate, or when bills from the President are not passed in Congress and vice versa. A recent situation of this kind has been approving the appointment of a ninth Supreme Court justice. Ten days after the passing of 30-year justice Antonin Scalia, the predominantly Republican Senate Judiciary Committee announced their intention to withhold a hearing on any justice nomination President Barack Obama might make. Still, on March Obama nominated the D.C. Court of Appeals Chief Judge Merrick Garland, federal judicial experience than any Supreme Court nominee in history, to fill the ninth spot. Although several Republican Senators had previously stated Garland would be

DONALD TRUMP

22%

of students Age: 70 support Trump Political party: Republican Running mate: Gov. Mike Pence, Indiana Three plans if elected: – repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) – build a wall across the southern U.S. border for which Mexico will pay – discontinuing manufacturing overseas to create 13 million jobs for Americans THE ROAR

BY RYLEA GILLIS

28% of students identify as Republican 47% of students identify as Democratic 27% of students identify as Independent or other

58%

of students support neither Clinton nor Trump

California ballot measures PROPOSITION 64

PROPOSITION 63

Official Name: Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act It would... Legalize marijuana for recreational use by anyone age 21 and up. Public use of the drug will not be allowed and the purchase of it will be heavily taxed.

Official Name: The Safety for All Act of 2016 It would... Ban the sale and possession of large-capacity ammunition magazines, require background checks to purchase ammunition, and make gun theft a felony.

For more information on the statewide ballot initiatives, visit http://www.sos. ca.gov/elections/ballot-measures/qualified-ballot-measures/

Students say...

YES

PROPOSITIONS 62/66

Official Names: The Justice That Works Act of 2016 / Death Penalty Reform and Savings Act of 2016 62 would... Abolish the death penalty and convert existing death sentences to life without parole. 66 would... Accelerate the death penalty’s legal process by setting a time limit on death row.

UNSURE NO

YES

a fine addition to the Supreme Court, the Judiciary Committee reiterated they would not consider him until after Jan. 20, when a new president takes office. Aside from efficient legislation, politicians have stressed that several other issues will be affected based on who wins this fall. “People say, ‘what’s at stake in this election?’ And I say ‘everything.’ If you care about healthcare, that’s on the line. If you care about women’s rights, that’s on the line. If you care about the economy, or national security, those are on the line,” Boxer said. During his speech at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Dinner, President Obama emphasized that whoever takes over will either continue to move forward in the reforms that he has made, or will work against the goals of his eight-year administration. “If you care about our legacy, realize everything we stand for is at stake in this election. My name may not be on the ballot, but our progress is on the ballot. Tolerance is on the ballot. Democracy is on the ballot. Justice is on the ballot. Good schools are on the ballot. Ending mass incarceration is on the ballot right now,” Obama said. In America’s democratic republic system, the people have a big say in the election, but chosen representatives, or electors have the final power to cast a vote. Whichever candidate wins the popular vote in a given state receives all the electors for that state, the number based off population. Clinton and Trump will each vie for the vote of 270 electors to take the win in November and the office in January.

HILLARY CLINTON

17%

of students Age: 68 support Clinton Political party: Democrat Running mate: Sen. Tim Kaine, Virginia Three plans if elected: – allow students to attend in-state public college for free if family income is $125,000 or less – increase federal minimum wage to $12 an hour – raise taxes of people with salaries of $5 million or more by 4% in order to pay for middle class taxes

OCTOBER 2016

off

CAMPUS

take a SEAT

Barbara Boxer’s retirement makes way for new California senator Senator Barbara Boxer smiles for a photo at her post-speech book signing in Roseville.

THE CANDIDATES

R. GILLIS

A showdown on the issues

fter representing California for 34 years, Senator Barbara Boxer decided not to run again in 2016. She visited the Maidu Community Center in Roseville on Aug. 29 to speak to local supporters about her time in office as well as the importance of the upcoming election. Throughout her time in office, Boxer was involved in the progression of several environmental and social reforms. In 2009, the senator authored three bills as a part of the Omnibus Public Lands Package, which designated more than 700,000 acres of federal land in California as wilderness. In the seven years prior, she claimed 330,000 acres of California forests as wildnerness. Protecting the natural environment was a priority of Boxer’s from the start of her campaign and despite the hardship of writing and getting bills to pass, she fought through these situations as well as cases on many other issues. “I really find it important to stand up for what you believe. I know that art of tough and how important it is to not wither in the face of criticism if you believe what you’re doing is right. I was against the defense of marriage act, which said nationally marriage is between a man and a woman, I was in the minority but I wasn’t afraid. When I stood up for rape victims, I wasn’t afraid,” Boxer said. While she feels she accomplished a great deal during her term, Boxer emphasized that the senator who takes her place needs to continue to make improvements in these areas over the next decade.

LORETTA SANCHEZ

KAMALA HARRIS

Strong supporter of the Affordable Care Act, which was signed into law by President Obama in 2010

Agrees with Affordable Care Act, but feels there shouldn’t be restrictions based on religion

HEALTH CARE

Wants to protect each the basic right that each woman has, the right to make decisions about her own body

Strong supporter of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform that will strengthen the economy and secure borders

Wants to improve college enrollment and strengthen the chances a student can have recieving the Federal Pell Grant

WOMEN’S RIGHTS

Wants to ensure that women are provided with information regarding crisis pregnancy centers and services, including abortion

IMMIGRATION

Believes all people should have the right to public education, safety, and healthcare regardless of immigration status

EDUCATION

Believes that investing in education will best prepare children for future jobs, and help them become productive members of society

WHAT MAKES A GOOD SENATOR? MR. DAN PARKER, GOVERNMENT

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“A good senator needs to represent [his or her] state. What their state wants is what they should be pushing for. They’re supposed to be making laws to make our lives better, and currently they’re not doing anything, so things are getting worse.”

ANDREW WILLIAMS, REGISTERED VOTER

“In this election, I will be voting for representatives that obey the Constitution. We need leaders that will better this country and get us out of debt.”

MS. SUZIE MAIN, WORLD HISTORY

“Somebody that’s willing to make decisions and not scared to do them [makes a good senator]. Somebody who will be brave and can’t be bought. They need to be able to stand up to these big name corporations in order to help the people.”

BY ASHLEY BLISS, MAXIMO ESGUERRA IV & EMMA KACHMAR

CAMPUS

MAKING A DIFFERENCE Mr. Mac Blate joins counseling team to fill unexpected vacancy

ne note from a student made all the “The hardest part, and the most important difference for Mr. Mac Blate. part, is building trust with students,” he said. “It’s “As a teacher, I had a student who in harder to do that when you don’t see your students the beginning of the year had a very everyday.” traumatic experience, and she tried to commit Blate had role models in college who influenced suicide. And at the end of the year she wrote me a his counseling style. In his Masters program, Blate letter that said, ‘You were one of the reasons why I learned from mentors Dr. Talbot and Dr. Eakin, wanted to come to school every day. Thank you,’” who taught him how to help people and be an Blate said. “agent of change.” He knew right then that His experience bridges the he wanted to be more than gap from high school to college. just a teacher to students. My favorite part of counseling “The difference between He transitioned from is the ‘success’ aspect of it and college and high school teaching history at Liberty counseling is that college is those relationships that develop more of dealing with students’ High School in Madera and became a counselor, with students. I really like the athletics and academics, while working as a college school deals more with positive difference I can make. high counselor at William Jessup social and emotional problems University for one year. someone has,” he said. And when a position here When he’s not at school, became available in early Blate spends time with his September as Mrs. Emily family and enjoys being Greene resigned to pursue outdoors for activities like another opportunity, Blate jumped at the chance. hiking, running and any sport with a board. He “I’m excited to be here. I’ve come to find that also follows local teams like the 49ers and Kings. many students and teachers greet me with a smile Blate said he knows it will take a while to meet when I walk by,” Blate said. students and adjust, that those relationships take As the new Class of 2020 counselor, he said his time to develop. first impression is that this is a great environment. “I’m looking forward to the positive differences I So far, his interactions with students have been can make,” Blate said. “I am excited for the journey about grades, but he looks forward to more and for the chance to grow with the Class of 2020 personal connections with the freshman class. throughout the four years of high school.”

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MR. MAC BLATE

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BY HALLE COVENEY & RAY MACAM

ABOUT BLATE

M. HAWKINS

New counselor Mr. Mac Blate schedules appointments and returns emails from his office.

FAVORITE FOOD? anything chocolate KIDS? son Hutch, 2 mos. old COLLEGE? Fresno State for Bachelors, Fresno Pacific for Masters STARBUCKS? grande hot chocolate with whipped cream OUTDOORS? hiking and any way to be active around Placer County TV SHOW? “Survivor” WAKE-UP TIME? before the sunrise HIDDEN TALENT? secretly likes to sing but says nobody wants to hear it

OCTOBER 2016

CAMPUS

the

change on stage

At rehearsal for “The Importance of Being Earnest,” Ashley Marvin receives feedback from new director Mr. Joshua Ansley.

Theater program changes include curriculum, classroom setup

he transformation started with physical renovations to the theater in June, followed by updates throughout the summer on a relatively new @whitneytheater Twitter account. But it wasn’t until the official start of school that students would know for sure just what changes new theater teacher Mr. Joshua Ansley would bring. After being taught by multiple substitute teachers for about six months last year, advanced theater students looked forward to having a full time teacher. To help ease into his new role, Ansley developed a blend of techniques to incorporate into his lesson plans for all levels of students. “[The curriculum] is a combination of a lot of different things, from other teachers, schools around the country, college classes and previous things that Whitney teachers have done, to things I’m creating on my own,” Ansley said. In addition to curriculum changes, Ansley has made physical changes to the room, rearranging and redecorating the room by adding desks. The small stage that was in the front of the room was removed along with many of the decorations from previous years. While doing this to add a personal touch, it also aided in making the room more structured, reflecting his teaching style. Ansley also began to enforce new rules to allow students to be more creative and also keep them in a more controlled situation. These rules included eradicating the green room as a social area. By removing the couch from the green room, Ansley said he hopes to turn it back into a hallway and give it a more THE ROAR

professional feel. “Hopefully it will create a better atmosphere so people have the space and freedom to be creative and not have to worry about things they shouldn’t have to worry about and give people enough discipline so that they understand what’s expected of them. It should make everything better,” Ansley said. Ashley Marvin, who has been involved in the program since her freshman year, is adjusting to the modifications. Marvin will play the role of Lady Bracknell in the fall play, “The Importance of Being Earnest.” She favors his teaching style, which focuses on developing each student’s acting ability. “I think he’s doing an excellent job with the changes he is making, and I think in the end the department will really grow and create the full theater experience a student should receive. He really tries to help students discover their individual ability to act and what they need to learn,” Marvin said. Theater I student Wyatt Arbaugh is affected by these changes despite it being his first year in theater. He has little experience with acting previously but is finding ways to express himsel. This has also affected him outside of the classroom when it comes to being more vocal. Arbaugh said, “Ansley is very enthusiastic and is an animated teacher. What I like the most about him is that he strives to get students out of their comfort zone. It helps me with my speaking and makes me comfortable with public speaking around large groups of people.” BY HANNAH BLACKWELL, DARIA POND, CALEB SANTOS, KENICHI WATANABE

Making theater ‘great’ again? OPINION BY JENNIFER NAKANO

ABOVE Cast members rehearse after school for “The Importance of Being Earnest” by conducting a read-through. Eric Fawcett, the assistant director, discusses the layout of the play on stage with Mr. Joshua Ansley on before rehearsal begins.

meet the cast CAMERON ACKERMAN: “Algernon is very flamboyant and flashy, but he has to try to fit into the rigid Victorian society which can be very difficult for him. It’s a very enjoyable role, actually I can relate very well and it’s a lot of fun to be over the top.”

ASHLEY MARVIN: “Lady Bracknell is a mature older women in a high society who values the one’s she loves and the rules of society over everything else. I see Lady Bracknell as a reflection of my interest in the care and wellbeing of others around me.”

ERIC SHOWGREN: “Jack Worthing is the main protagonist, and sympathetic character of the play. We both have a tendency to set things in motion without thinking of the consequences, a habit that often leads to misfortune.

KIRA DEWITT: “Gwendolen is like me in that she really values the quality of intelligence in herself. Gwen is a well rounded kind of young lady and cares about her image above much else. She cares for people but sometimes gets caught up in the superficial aspects of society.” Read about Ansley’s theater experience on Whitney Update by scanning the QR code above.

MARINA LEE: Cecily Cardew “This role reflects me in that she is very headstrong and sure of her beliefs, sometimes too much for her own good. I view Cecile as someone who thinks what she believes is best, but is also easily influenced by others.”

After being in the theater program for the past two years, I believe many of the new changes are great improvements. Although I cannot say much for the years before I entered high school, I know that these past four years or so have been a time of lots of change and discomfort for those taking theater or who are interested in theater. In the class itself, I have already learned many new things about the art of acting, and most recently about how perseverance, in any situation but especially theater, will allow anyone to go far in their career. Many of our improv activities and mimery assignments have resulted in some great performances and an enjoyable environment for everyone in the class. The daily warm-ups in class are probably one of my favorite parts of my day. Although previously we would have the occasional warm-up, this year they are every class period. We go into the theater and simply do some stretching and vocal warm-ups as well as various relaxation activities. I do, however, have one complaint that is relatively new to the theater department. While in the theater, we can all hear a shrill beeping going off once to thrice every couple of minutes. This disrupts class, especially during silent performances or when we are trying to clear our minds in order to prepare for a class period full of acting. Although it is not any fault of Mr. Ansley himself, it is one of my major issues with the new year as a whole. Curriculum-wise I have no complaints. Although there is the occasional rush to finish a project in class or dip in the excitement due to a scene playing out for a little longer than expected, it is overall pretty good for any new theater teacher. We have been encouraged to get more in touch with all of our emotions instead of just trying to make every scene funny, and I personally have a lot of fun seeing people acting seriously instead of always trying to entertain with funny skits or jokes. I think Mr. Ansley has his work cut out for him in developing the program, but he has a fantastic start and I look forward to the next two years.

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SPORTS VARSITY FOOTBALL 4-1 UP NEXT: Oct. 14 vs. Oakmont

During the women’s varsity water polo tournament against Ponderosa on Sept. 21, Emily Williams readies a pass.

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WOMEN’S VARSITY GOLF 7-2-2 UP NEXT: Oct. 13 vs. Antelope

WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY 5,000 meters: 1. Avery Lambrite 2. Jocelyn Brelsford 3. Meghan Townsley

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OCTOBER 2016

To honor the loss of their father, CHP Officer Nathan Taylor, Preston Taylor conducts the coinflip at the start of the varsity football game against Cosumnes Oaks. The team won 47-28.

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ABOVE: During the fourth quarter of the JV football game, Robert Jones carries the ball. The JV team beat Davis 33-18. RIGHT: Gavin Glaspie runs to make a tackle during the freshman football game against Folsom. They lost the nonconference game 35-7 but beat Granite Bay 40-20 the following week. J.. ACOSTA

Before the start of the varsity football game, JV football player Cole Milisci asks his girlfriend Ellara Pineda to Homecoming from the sideline with the help of his teammates.

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team experiences include more than offense & defense

As a requirement for freshman football, Irvin Sharp and Dylan Metzger hold up their student planners after getting grade check stamps from all of their teachers.

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Best friends create films for collaborative YouTube channel

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The series is expected to launch soon, the first one being an introduction to the teen hero character played by Matthew Honberger. Bennett has written the scripts for the first five episodes and has the majority of the first one shot. Other “It’s a lot of fun filming with Lain actors in the series and Spencer. They’ve been helpful include Breanna and easygoing throughout the whole Eastlick, Julien process.” Hale and George Loureiro, as well as Bennett and Caulder themselves. “It’s a lot of filming with Lain and Spencer. They’ve being helpful and easygoing throughout the whole process, even though I don’t have any acting experience. I’m excited for the first episode to come out so I can share it with my friends and family,” Honberger said. While YouTube has been their main outlet for videos outside of school, both have participated in the broadcasting program since their freshman year. “Broadcast has helped my passion in a ton of different ways. I’ve always had the creativity side of filmmaking, but the class taught me how to use a camera to make my ideas come to life,” Bennett said. Both Bennett and Caulder will pursue a film major in college, their top schools being the University of Southern California and Loyola Marymount SCAN HERE University. Their hope is to for access to gain the education they need Lain Caulder to turn TallGuyEntertainment and Spencer into a production company for Bennett’s professional movies. channel

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ights, camera, action! Spencer Bennett and Lain Caulder take a deep breath before stepping into the camera’s view. During their free time, Caulder and Bennett run the YouTube channel TallGuyEntertainment. The channel consists of various videos, including self-produced sketches and short films, along with reviews of popular movies. They currently have 18 subscribers and 724 video views. Before they became film partners, Bennett and Caulder met when they played on the same basketball team together. “I sucked at the game and I think he hated me for a while because of it,” Caulder said. However throughout the season they found out how similar their personalities were and developed a friendship. Now, they each play an important role in the process of making films. After they bring an idea to life by writing the script, they host a casting call and pick people to best suit the characters they’ve created. Once “Movies are everything. They show filming begins, Bennett serves as emotion, humor, action, literally the director and everything. Movies are our lives.” manages the actors while Caulder does the majority of filming and editing. The production process takes anywhere from four weeks to several months depending on the project. TallGuyEntertainment’s latest project is a webseries, inspired by one of their favorite DC Comics. “It’s basically the story of seven teenagers who have inherited the powers of the justice league members. The series follows their lives and highlights the way they use their powers, which eventually they will need to save the Earth from a cataclysmic event,” Bennett said.

OCTOBER 2016

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Freeway entrance opens on Whitney Ranch Parkway

riving highway 65, students now have the option of exiting the interstate on the new Whitney Ranch Parkway off ramp. This cuts the travel time for students who live in the Whitney Ranch area, as well as students who live farther away, such as in Auburn or Roseville. “I live by Sierra College, and it saved me about five minutes. I leave my house slightly later now. The on-ramp definitely cut down a lot of traffic on Sunset, but I feel like it will be crowded eventually,” Michaela Puleo said. Additionally, while students would normally leave earlier, they have extra time just in case they leave late or have extra homework to catch up on. “The on-ramp saved me this morning. I usually leave at like 7:10 am, but today I left at like 7:19 am. Usually it takes me like 10 minutes after I get off at Sunset to drive down to Whitney, but today it took like five minutes. It’s really beneficial and I love it,” Mason Papenfuss said. Although the new on-ramp adds extra length in miles, students do not mind because they are able to stay on the freeway longer, thus diminishing time spent going through traffic lights. However, some students are concerned about the effects of the environment, because of the land destroyed by the pavement. “A disadvantage of the freeway is that it kills the natural wildlife that was already in the area of the new freeway exit,” Jacob Meister stated. Another student has expressed slight worry. “The apartments right there will be crowded if anybody tries to get out or in. Just in general high school students are going to pack up any new place,” Puleo said. Although the Whitney Ranch Parkway onramp concerns Meister and Puleo, it does benefit the students who live a farther distance away from the school. Dominic Souto said, “The advantages of the new freeway are obvious, you get to go faster for a longer length of time on the highway. A disadvantage could be that the highway is a little longer of a route.”

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QUICK TRIP Freeway affects commutes to school

The morning of Sept. 9, the City of Rocklin hosted a ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the Whitney Ranch Parkway freeway ramps. Drum major Dani Blankenship lead the marching band in the fight song as well as a parade block. Rocklin Mayor Greg Janda, Vice Mayor Dave Butler and California Transit representatives were there to make speeches as well. Scan the QR code beside to see more coverage on the event via whitneyupdate.com

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New Topgolf facility opens in Roseville, towering over town

owering over the Rocklin and Roseville area with a height of approximately 175 feet, almost 22 stories, Topgolf’s poles and nets are visible almost anywhere in town. The structure opened in Roseville Sept. 2, offering an innovative golfing experience including several virtual games, inside and outside dining and live entertainment. For the first month open, crowds packed the venue, with students waiting several hours to experience Topgolf for themselves. It’s popular, but its appearance isn’t. Students have complained about the height and obstructed views taking away from the sunset and natural landscape. “I wish the facility was in a more remote place, because I think the structure doesn’t look very nice, and it’s so close to the highway, so everyone sees it,” Melanie

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5 Elmont said. Some students don’t mind the look as much as others. “I don’t think [Topgolf] is ugly because it’s just another building. Its looks have never really bothered me because I always see it from a distance,” Maverik Eaton said. Topgolf’s nets ensure the confinement of golf balls, but their colossal size allows the structure to be seen from all major Rocklin areas. “The fences can be slightly distracting, like when you’re driving near them, your eyes are just drawn to the large nets,” Madelyn Loureiro said. Driving around town, Kyle Mullins can spot the nets and recognizes the irregularities of the structure. Mullins said, “[The appearance] looks entertaining, like a place teenagers would want to go.”

ZACHARY SCHREINER “I had a blast! It was a great bonding time and we got pretty competitive. The building was very nice-looking because it was lit up and so were the targets. The only downside was we had to wait two and a half hours to golf.”

ZOEY CUMMINGS “I suck at golf and hit myself sometimes, but I thought the games were really fun. I’ve always wanted to pursue golf as a sport, and this created a low-key atmosphere for me to try it out.”

PETER STANBERRY “Initially I thought the cost was ridiculous, but then I figured out you pay by hour and can split the price between several people. I liked how Topgolf makes the sport more accessible and relaxed because there’s fewer rules.”

Visit Whitney Update on YouTube for a replay of the Aug. 31 live Snapchat coverage from Topgolf.

BY JACKSON PRITCHARD, HARVEENA SINGH, EMMA THOMAS, DANICA TRAN

OCTOBER 2016

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