The Tiger Print — August 2018

THE TIGER PRINT blue valley high school | vol. 49 | issue 1 |august 2018 | bvtigernews.com | overland park, ks

BURNING BRIDGES POLICY CHANGES SPARK DISCUSSION OVER ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION READ ABOUT IT ON PAGE 7

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Contents News

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Who’s new to BV? A closer look at BV’s new teachers, administrators, and faculty.

Features

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Digging deep into the immigration debate ‘Zero Tolerance’ policy fosters conversation about border policy.

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You matter Inspired by rap artist Logic’s single 1-800-273-8255, Sophomore Will Gurley organizes festival to spread mental health awareness.

Opinions

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Get thrifty Assistant editor McKenna Cole weighs the benefits of thrift shopping.

Entertainment

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Summer tunes

Here’s what concerts BV students attended this summer.

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editor-in-chief Noma Kreegar assistant editors McKenna Cole Nick Lamberti

staff writers Courtney Brown Cassidy Carpenter Jaron Cole Emily Cummings Josie Cuthbertson Molly Holmes Maddy Kang Erika Kolseth

Shay Lawson Justin Loftin Maya Miller Tymber Moody Vince Orozco Kate Oudejans Liya Patel Veronica Peterson Claire Powell

Lauren Reddin Gabriela Ruiz Olivia Sherlock Charlotte Trent adviser Michelle Huss

“The Tiger Print” is an official publication of Blue Valley High School, an open forum distributed to all students eight times a year. This publication may contain controversial material. Kansas law prohibits the suppression of a student publication solely because it may contain controversial matter. Blue Valley Unified School District No. 229 and its board members, officers and employees may disclaim any responsibility for the content of this publication; it is not an expression of school policy.

Student authors and editors are solely responsible for the content of this publication.

Letters to the editor are encouraged for publication. “The Tiger Print” reserves the right to edit all submissions for both language and content.

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THE NEWS YOU DIDN’T HEAR COUNTING ERROR CAUSES DELAY IN RESULTS The Kansas Republican primary election for Governor was shrouded with uncertainty following an alleged discrepancy regarding the counting of the votes. In Thomas county, a reported 422 votes had been cast for Governor Jeff Colyer, when in actuality, 522 votes had been cast in his favor. This error, which undermined candidate Kris Kobach’s initial lead by 100 votes, cast uncertainty and doubt upon an already close race. As of August 9th, a recount of the votes has not been called, but is a possibility.

EBOLA OUTBREAK CAUSES SERIOUS THREAT An Ebola outbreak in Congo has lead to the death of at least 33 people. The outbreak, which affected three health personnel, two of which who have died, has a high potential to spread to other areas. Containing the outburst of the deadly Ebola virus in Congo poses a unique challenge due to Congo being the home to around one million displaced people. In 2014, a massive Ebola outbreak in West Africa was responsible for killing a reported 11,315 people.

RED TIDE IN FLORIDA KILLING MARINE LIFE While most algae blooms do not harm marine life, a toxic growth of algae has swept through the oceans near south Florida, slaughtering an array of it’s marine life, including fish, seabirds, sea turtles, and a shark. The algae bloom, referred to as a red tide, is responsible for clogging canals and inlets, and has been at large for more than nine months. Due to the worsening of conditions, Florida governor Rick Scott called an emergency order to combat the toxic blooms. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, red tides will possibly be occurring more often in the future. | PHOTOS COURTESY OF TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE

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NEW BEGINNINGS

BV student body experiences arrival of new staff members Carrie McLain: ELA & Read 180

As a new class of freshman flood into the Blue Valley halls, BV also welcomes 16 new members to it’s staff. Here’s your chance to get to know a few of them.

Kim Caminos: Spanish 1 & 5 “I’m really excited to get to know some of the students. You can tell there are some really amazing students that are hard workers by seeing the course load they’ve challenged themselves with taking — I’m really excited to work with them and see how far we can go in the Spanish language.”

“New curriculum, new staff, I’m familiar with a lot if the kids. I’m close to home. Just change in general, change is always good.”

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“I have two boys that go here.”

Also joining BV’s staff: Jessica Murray: French Kacey Beichley: Special Education Riley Clark: Science

Fun Fact:

“When I was in high school and wanted to improve my Spanish, I decided to get a job at Chipotle and now my husband is a General Manager at Chipotle — so Chipotle has been a very important part of my life for the last 10 plus years.”

Madison Elpers: Art Mary Ellen Grojevi: Library Media Specialist “I’m excited to get the chance to work with 2 people and putting ideas together.

Also, getting the chance to work with high school kids because coming up from middle school, to high school, I’m getting to do different things. Things that are a little more rigorous and just kinda changing it up. We are also going to be bringing in the Johnson County Library this year, which will be really cool.”

Fun Fact: “I’m kind of a book geek. I get really excited about showing students the new books.”

Tim Jones: Geometry & Algebra 2 “I think the math department is really good this year — they seem like they have their stuff together.”

Fun Fact: “I actually never took Geometry in high school. Another fun fact is that I have a son who teaches in Istanbul, Turkey.”

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Bruce Erickson: Physical Education Julia Janda: Band Jim Nazworthy: Science Heidin Parrish: Special Education Nikki Berman: ELA Dan Blumeyer: ELA Ashford Collins: Administrative Intern Libia Koziesk: Spanish 2 & 2.5

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TIGER TURF | PHOTO BY NICK LAMBERTI [Left] Senior Andre Shea stands in the drumline. “My favorite thing [about band camp] was seeing everyone getting better each day.

It motivated me to be the best and work to get better.”

| PHOTO BY NOMA KREEGAR [Above] Walking across the field, senior Allie Manning measures the band’s placement.

“My favorite part of band camp was working closely with everyone to create the bigger picture. It’s kind of like the tutorial level on a game — it’s when everyone learns to play as a team. I love seeing all the collaborations and introducing the freshman to a community of high school before it even starts for them.”

| PHOTO BY NICK LAMBERTI [Right] Taking direction, sophomore Nyah Smith ends her routine. “My favorite part of band camp is creating a family unit, but also being proud of everything we’ve done once camp has come to an end.”

| PHOTO BY NICK LAMBERTI [Left] Smiling at her friend, sophomore Allyson Hubbard holds her flag. “My favorite thing is probably the family dynamic the marching band shares [with colorgaurd]. It makes every practice worthwile.”

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--Policy changes spark discussion over illegal immigration It can be hard to visualize what’s happening at the United States border when it’s nearly one thousand miles away from you — However, when images of crying children being torn from their families were broadcast to millions of households across the U.S., something struck a chord with Americans.

--What sparked the conversation?

May 7, 2018, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced a new “zero tolerance policy” that would act in regards to those illegally crossing at the Mexican border.

According to Time.com, Sessions stated that the mission of the policy was to prosecute as many illegal individuals as possible and that all children would be separated from their families as requirement by law.

According to CNN.com, there are currently over 11,800 migrant children nationwide in the care of the Department of Health and Human Services — of which 2,047 kids were separated from their parents at the border under the government’s zero tolerance policy.

The Washington Post reported that such children and other detainees were being held in cells surrounded by tall metal fencing, inside a bustling facility with high ceilings. The facility resembled a large warehouse divided into cage-like structures housing different groups of people.

Such reports attracted large media coverage which then sparked a nation-wide discussion and concern.

According to immigration Attorney Catalina Velarde, immigration courts operate under the Department of Justice, which is currently run by Attorney Gen-

eral Jeff Sessions.

“Jeff Sessions has put up some policies and some changes that have undermined a lot of possibilities for a lot of people that are currently seeking asylum and fighting their cases in immigration court,” Velarde said.

Velarde said that to be granted asylum in the U.S., an immigrant has to prove that their life is endangered over something that they can’t change or shouldn’t have to change.

“You have to show that the people that want to hurt you are trying to hurt you because of your race, because of your religion, because of your nationality, [or] because of your political opinion,” Velarde said.

According to travel.state.gov, an immigrant needs to acquire a visa to travel into the U.S. A visa is a document issued by the traveler’s country of citizenship and is placed inside their passport.

“Our laws actually state that you can come to the U.S. and request protection from our government if you feel that your own government is not able to protect you. It doesn’t matter if you came here with a visa or without,” Velarde said. “If you’re fleeing persecution and you’re seeking protection, you have a right to do that.”

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ed in the U.S. illegally, according to migrationpolicy.org.

Although immigration seems to be contained at the “A country is hard to run if you don’t know who’s in border, the issues concerning immigration affect those in the country. If you have people coming in and out, and our own community, and even students here at BV. there’s no record of that, a lot of things could happen,” According to migrationpolicy.org, in 2016, approxiDiaz said. “I don’t think that there should be [an open mately 18 million children under the age of 18 lived with border policy.]” at least one immigrant parent.

Diaz said that the root of the immigration controversy to ated immigr mother own Senior Valentina Diaz’s is lack of education. the U.S. from Colombia, but said her experience with the “We have education for so many things. Math, science, unique. immigration process was everything - but we don’t have much for teaching people “We were pretty privileged [due to] the fact that my how to tolerate one another. We like to think that that’s dad [was] already working here for the state,” Diaz said. just common sense, but it’s not,” Diaz said.

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BV student organizes festical for mental health awareness

FOR CHANGE In the past few years, the Blue Valley community has experienced a teen suicide epidemic, with the suicide rate in Johnson County increasing by 70% from 2006 to 2016, according to Jocogov.org. The suicide rate in Kansas is higher than the national average, with Johnson County being number one in the state.

The You Matter festival, which took place on August 11 of this year, aimed to create a positive environment to discuss mental health awareness and suicide prevention, according | Last name to the founder and president of the festival, sophomore Will Gurley. The festival featured on-site resources for those who needed to talk to someone or needed help.

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epidemic across the nation, struck a nerve with Gurley. “[It] made me realize that I needed to do something positive for our community, and I knew that music was the way to go,” Gurley said.

Gurley said that he aimed to create a safe space for conversation at the festival, which he hopes will become annual moving forward.

“I hope they [found] a safe space for conversation,” Gurley said. “I hope they [came] and [had] a really great time with all of the amazing music.”

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Alienation of Immigrants is to blame for delayed public outcry Immigration became a hot topic in American media this year a when video surfaced of a child crying for his family after being separated by border-control during an attempt to cross illegally. Later more coverage revealed that separated children, like the one in the video, were being kept in inhumane conditions; child detention centers filled with wire cages, for up to several months, before being reunited with their family.

The faces of children behind bars struck a nerve with the public, and the conditions of the detention centers and overall treatment towards immigrants shocked the public even more.

It wasn’t long before protesters took to the streets and campaigns such as Keep Families Together rose in the media.

Public outcry was mountainous, but was it overdue?

Child detention centers are not new to the scene, and child detention centers are not the first instance of immigrants being treated poorly in this country.

According to FreedomForImmigrants.org, the first dedicated immigration detention facility in the world opened in 1892: Ellis Island Immigration Station. Then in 1893, Congress passed the first law requiring the detention of any person not “entitled to admission”. Immigration officers would release some, mostly white, immigrants on bond.

According to LATimes.com, In the 1800s the Irish were the popular target, and newspaper workers-wanted ads commonly included the phrase “No Irish need apply.”

Later on in the 19th century, anti-immigration sentiment was condoned in federal laws that singled out Asians after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

Other federal laws targeted Italians and southern Europeans.

Xenophobia is an ironic issue in America, and It’s been happening for a long time.

So what was the factor that triggered the outrage? What made this Immigration crisis the one to cause Americans to take initiative?

Maybe it’s that the media was able to put an innocence face to the issue. Maybe it’s the progressive political climate our country is in, or maybe it’s that Americans are finally realizing the role immigrants play.

No matter the reason, fact is, Americans should of cared a long time ago.

Immigration has always been the larger part of America’s past — with the exception of those of thorough Native American descent, no one is truly “from here.” Whether they sailed on the Mayflower or came through Ellis island or drove across a border, the ancestors of modern day citizens root back to one or several immigrants.

We are all here because someone in our bloodline wanted the chance at a better life, so what makes modern day immigrants any different.

This staff editorial is the representation of the opinion of The Tiger Print staff.

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is another man’s treasure BUYING THRIFTED ITEMS COMES WITH A SURPLUS OF BENEFITS

mckenna cole assistant editor

Imagine a store where you can buy a variety of items whilst saving on cash and saving the planet. It may sound out of reach, but believe it or not such a paradise may be closer than you think. All you have to do is visit your local thrift shop.

In the past, the most frequent of thrifters were either low income families or the occasional teen hipster searching for the perfect jean jacket. But in recent years, thrift shops have begun to attract a wider audience.

According to the Huffington Post, In 2012, the number of thrift stores was up 12 percent from the previous two years. Data shows that in a year, approximately 16 to 18 percent of Americans will shop at a thrift store.

What has caused such a shift in popularity? Well, the many benefits of thrifting speak for themselves: First, when you shop at a thrift store you are helping create jobs and resources for those of lower incomes in the community and even internationally. In fact, most thrift stores operate as an extension of a nonprofit agency.

For example, Salvation Army is a non-profit agency that uses the sales of it’s stores to fund the aid of various global issues such as health-care, poverty, addiction, human trafficking and education.

According to SalvationArmy.org, the organization assists more than 25 million people annually in 130 countries across the globe.

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By simply purchasing a thrifted skirt or book for three dollars, you could potentially be bettering the lives of numerous people.

Second, the most obvious reason to love thrift shopping is its impact on the environment.

Thrifting is one giant step towards sustainable consumerism.

Re-wearing clothes reduces production-waste and transportation-related pollution. In a supply and demand market, this factor holds large significance. Thrifting means one more item being reused is one less item that will be produced.

Something that could have ended up in a landfill could instead have a second chance at life in your closet.

Third but not the final reason, thrifting also has a personal impact.

You save large sums of cash, I myself have found wellmade, on trend items for only a few bucks. For a working teenager, thrift shopping is a god-send for the bank account.

Just last week I bought a shirt, a jacket, a pair of shorts and jeans for only 7$. Being able to shop at such affordable prices has allowed me to spend money in other areas, so when I thrift I know I am getting the most out of my dollar.

There is an endless list of reasons as to why you should thrift, whether you want to save the planet or save some cash, no matter the reason, thrifting is something everyone benefits from.

So the next time you are searching for a cute top or a suspenseful book, skip the Target run, and instead make a trip to your local thrift store.

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ummer 2018 was the Summer of unforgettable music and concerts. Many BV music-lovers braved the heat and attended some of the best concerts of the Summer to hit Kansas City. From Kenny Chesney to Walk the Moon, these bands and artists sure made this Summer of concerts one to remember.

Kenny Chesney: Trip Around the Sun Tour

July 14 “When I was a kid, Kenny Chesney was my brothers favorite singer and I still remember him singing along to the CD in his car seat. So when Kenny announced his concert, my mom surprised me and Ethan with tickets,” junior Ellie Oleen said. “We all had a blast— it ended up being one of my favorite concerts so far. It was a nice way to end the summer as a family before Ethan goes off to college.”

Ke$ha & Macklemore

June 26 “Ke$ha and Macklemore were so funny, entertaining, and interactive. They would bring people on stage and talk to them — Macklemore was throwing hot dogs at a guy,” junior Sydney Wallick said. “The Kesha and Macklemore concert was also very visual with lights, props, confetti, and glitter.”

Imagine Dragons

July 14 “I’d say the best part about the Imagine Dragons concert was just how well they performed. They had everything set up very well it was really well done and they kept shooting confetti and fireworks,” junior Colin Wood said. “My favorite song they performed would be On Top of the World because of how well they did and how the whole crowd reacted. Between the impressive guitar solos a few times and this dude in the pit in a tye dye shirt going ham to every song it was just a fun time and I’m glad I went.”

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CLASS OF 2022

incoming freshman share thoughts and expectations of high school Olivia Bock

“I’m definitely going to have to get used to a new setting— like an upgraded middle school. I’m both excited and nervous.

I’m looking forward to school dances and mobile classrooms.

The class I’m most looking forward to this year is dance team because dancing is my passion. To transition from middle school to high school, I’m going to make myself [familiar with the new environment] and not be afraid to ask questions.”

Will Creamer “Personally, I’m more excited than nervous. I think it will be more positive than negative, with funnier people, but also more mature people. The most exciting classes I’m taking are Latin and ceramics, so I’m excited for those. I’ve honestly already started the transition from middle to high school because my goal for the summer was to mature and make myself a better person. I want to get more adult experiences out of high school.”

Spencer Norman “I’m expecting high school to be fun but stressful, especially because it will be the first time where grades actually matter. I’m looking forward to the new kids of classes offered like photography and textile design & fibers. When it comes to needing help, I’m going to ask my friends that are [upperclassmen] for help. I want to leave high school with new interests and hobbies.”

Frannie Lamberti “I’m expecting high school to be very fun and challenging, [and] I’m actually more excited than nervous to start. I’m looking forward to making new friends and joining clubs. The most interesting class I’m taking is honors geometry, which I’m taking because I enjoy math. The transition from middle school to high school should be easy for me because I’m going to put a lot of effort into my schoolwork.”

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Shanyn Longsworth, 12 “Get stuff done and don’t procrastinate. It makes things so much easier for you and you’ll avoid so much unnecessary stress. Chemistry kicked my butt, so try to stay on top of your stuff, get help when you need it, and don’t be scared to talk to your teachers.”

Matt Ortman, Administrator “Get involved with as many activities as you can and get to know upperclassmen. Upperclassmen will help you with where to go and how teachers like certain things. It will make your transition to high school faster and easier for you.”

Evelyn Diederich, 11 “The best place to eat lunch is with your friends in a classroom. The senior hall [has the best wifi connection], and I would say any room central in the building has the worst connection. The senior hall or locker room water fountains are the best in the school.”

juniors, seniors and staff give their best advice to incoming students

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YOU MATTER FESTIVAL | PHOTO BY MCKENNA COLE Dancing along in the crowd, Senior Peyton Mott “i was diagnosed with Bipolar Type 1 disorder this year & it has become a large part of my life. But no matter who you are you will have something that will try to hold you back but you can over come it.”

| PHOTO BY MCKENNA COLE Relaxing after their set, Once In A Blue Moon’s lead singer said that mental health means everything to him. “Bringing awareness to this generation thats it’s okay to not be okay, it’s my priority.”

| PHOTO BY NOMA KREEGAR Holding up a ‘You Matter’ t-shirt Junior Brooke Nolkemper works the festival merch table. “I think it’s important for people to [spread awareness] because I have so many friends that struggle with mental illness.” | DESIGN BY NOMA KREEGAR