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By: Aliferia GonzalezDiscovery Digest knowsyou’ve(yes,you)seen them:ourpreviousnewspapers’mistakesin design,grammar,styleandlayout.Manyof theseflawshavebeenobviousandvisible,but ourstaffherearededicatedtoimprovingand revitalizingourproduct—aninitiativewe thinkwillpayoffinbigways.
Asthecopychief,I(AliferiaGonzalez)have feltacertaindegreeofshameandcontempt whenpushingoutourpreviousvolumesofthe newspaper.IwishIcouldgiveyouatwist,or subvertyourexpectationssomehow,butthe realityisthatIcan’t.Itrulybelievethatthe pastvolumesofourpaperareacautionary tale;anodetotheartsofplanning,deadlines, organizationandcarefulassuranceofquality.
Theworstpartisit’snotforalackoftrying.I haveseenconsistenteffortsfromeveryonein Digest toprovideyouandtheschoolwitha qualityproductwecanbeproudof.Onewe cansayrepresentsourenigmaofan educationalinstitution.Don’tworry,I’llget backtoouramazingmembersinduetime.
So,when Digest gearedourselvesupforthis volumeofthepaper,wecametoaconclusion: Thewaythepaperhadbeenrunningwas inefficient,disorganizedandleftroomfor dissatisfaction(Digest’s designchiefBeck Gummerhasconfirmed).Ouronlypath forwardwasrevitalization.
School-provided Chromebooks create discussion among students
School-providedChromebookscreate discussionamongstudents
By: Sophia PerianWiththeInformationAgeinfullswing,theCamas School District has provided students, no matter their financial circumstances, with Chromebooks to access class assignments and resources with. However, many see Chromebooks as difficult to work with and practically a waste of money; they would rather purchase a laptop or use a family computer.
“The Google Chromebook, a type of stripped-downlaptop,isn’tapracticalmobile
Thisweek,Gummermovedforwardwitha plantobreathenewlifeintoourpaper.They wouldgothroughthecraftsmanship-taught processesofdesign,critique,revisionand applicationtocreatealayoutwitheverything neededandtheappealtosupportit.
Ourcopy-editingprocesswillberevisedto closelyexaminetheAPstyleguideandensure thehighestqualityofeverysentence,allowing everyarticletofosteritspotentialandflowin wayspreviousvolumeswishtheyhad.
Itendtobehypercriticalwhenobservingour paper(it’swhyI’mthecopychief),butwhen interviewingourmembersforthisarticleand examiningourprogress,Icametoa realization:
device for many people—mostly because it basically turns into an expensive paperweight whenever it can’t find a Wi-Fi connection,” said The Columbian.
Discovery High School (DHS) student Maddie Hoyt stated, “using a school-provided Chromebook made connecting to WiFi and participatingintestsonlineeasier,however,Istill chose to use my personal MacBook because it runsintolesslag.”
DHS Media Center staff Robert Mattson expressed his opinion on the matter. “They [chromebooks] do the job,” Mattson said. “They are inexpensive so everyone can have one, howeverthey’relimitedtowhatyoucandowith them—asyou'veseenalready.”
However,forstudentswithfinancialtroubles,
Ourstaffisthegroupyoucantrustwiththe monumentaltaskofcreatingourschool’s newspaper.
Ofthe Digest membersIinterviewed, % areinthisclassoutofpassion,manyofwhich statedtheyweresomewhatproudofwhat we’dcreated.SophiaPerian,oneofour members,assertedheroptimism.
“It’s,like,gettingbetter,definitely,”said Perian.“There’slessmistakesineachone.”
EveryinterviewedDigestmemberwas optimisticaboutthepaper’sfuture.(Andsois theadvisor,MackenzieStreissguth.)
Editor’s Note: The last set of parentheses came from Streissguth.
Chromebooks were an asset to their education—even with reported minor glitching andscreenfreezing.
When asked how often students need their Chromebooks fixed, Mattson responded with, “Notveryoften.”
“I think Chromebooks have helped students because we can keep our work organized and checkwhatwehavetodoonGoogleClassroom,” an anonymous DHS student said. “I mainly use a ChromebookwhileI’matschool,butIknowthat maynotbethecaseforeveryone.”
“By providing resources like Chromebooks to all students, Discovery is helping to foster an environment where [students] can succeed,” another DHS student stated. “They have made research and presentations so much easier for me.”
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Discovery Digest staffmembersBeckGummer,AveryPerry,HayleeKohler,LarkenGrimes,Sophia Perian,WillowNausbaum,andAliferiaGonzalezforaphotoinfrontofachalkboard.IvanFrazeeand ToriLoganarenotpictured.(AliferiaGonzalez/DiscoveryDigest)
Emotional Support Pets at School
and at home
Pets
By: Haylee KohlerIf you own a pet, you probably find comfort in their presence, getting joy from simple things like greeting them when you get home. Pets provide a soothing presence when their owner and themselves have a good connection—this impacts our emotional health and provides a sense of relaxation.
In my experience, pets can help us destress withthefeelingsoffamiliaritytheygiveoff.
When discussing her connection with her cats at home, Discovery High School (DHS) teacher Sarah Frisbie said, “the cats remind me that there are other things besides work, that you can engage with this creature and reconnectwithnature.”
One of Frisbie’s cats, Aria, is a tortoiseshell kittycertifiedasanemotionalsupportpet.
“She has always been in tune with both Ivy and I’s anxiety,” explained Frisbie. “She’s good about knowing when we need comfort orwhensheshouldcomelaywithus.”
Even if you don’t struggle with your mental health, having a certified or uncertified emotional support pet can improve anyone’s healthandhappiness.
Recap on Sports for the Week
Here is a look at what has been happening with high school sports
By: Larken GrimesIvy Frisbie-Sprouse, who lives in the same household as Sarah Frisbie, discussed her feelingsaboutAria.
“Aria helps me because she provides a source of grounding for me,” said Frisbie-Sprouse. “Aria will often see that I’m stressed and will comelayonmetohelpmereground.”
Animals can often provide weight on our bodies when cuddling or spending time with them. This weight can calm our nerves and help us relax. Our brains also switch over to focusing on the animal rather than stressful or harmfulsubjects.
“It helps me refrain from running around and stressingmyselfout,”saidFrisbie-Sprouse.
“I think about making sure she stays comfortable soshecanrelax,andthathelpsmerelax.”
Ifyou’vewalkedaroundDiscovery,you’veseena wagging tail attached to the very friendly Sullivan. Sullivan is Discovery High School’s facility dog; a very sweet golden retriever that belongstoCherylKrohnert.Hisjobistoprovide emotional support for students and staff around theschool. Discovery Digest askedKrohnertabout hisdutiesasafacilitydog.
“He’s not an emotional support dog,” Krohnert explained. “He’s a facility service dog which allows me to bring him to the school. He could beanemotionalsupportdogatschool.”
To tell the difference between when Sullivan is acting as a facility support dog or emotional supportdog,payattentiontowhoheiswith.
“When he walks around the building he is being a facility support dog, but when he is assigned to an individual, that means he is being an emotional support animal on duty and no one elsecaninteractwithhim,”saidKrohnert.
Krohnert’s advice was to always ask the person he is with if you can interact with Sullivan. Digest also asked a few of the staff members how Sullivanhelpsthem.
“It's the best!” Frisbie said. “He seeks you out and he bumps into you, like ‘oh I didn’t know I needed comfort!’ When you’re petting a dog it helpsdistractyoufromstress.”
Sullivan has a knack for sensing your emotions andseekingyououtinordertoassistyou.
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A lot has happened in the last two weeks of Camas School District (CSD) sports; highlights include the homecoming football game, bi-district games for a variety of sports, and tryout scheduling for wrestling, bowling, swimmingandbasketball.
Camas High School (CHS) played Battle Ground High School on Friday, Oct. for their homecoming football game. CHS was uppoints at half and then achieved victory with - points. The CHS football team will have their final game Saturday, Nov. at p.m. against North Creek at Doc Harris stadium. Discovery Digest wishesthemluck!
Varsity soccer had entered bi-district play. They played the Rogers on Saturday, Oct. , and won - , which let them continue to the semi-finals for bi-districts games. As of Oct. , they have not played any new games. Saturday, Nov. marks the semi-final game against Sumner, taking place in Ingersoll Stadium at : p.m. If they win that game, the final game is on Thursday, Nov. at Ingersoll Stadium. No time nor the team they played had been announced as of Oct. . Digest wishes them luck and hopes theywin!
Volleyball had begun bi-district games as well. Their first match is on Friday, Nov. at Curtis High School—an all day event. The next match would be on Saturday, Nov. , at the same time and place as the match on Friday. Digest wishes themluckandhopestheywin!
This winter, there will be many other sports that begin/began tryouts. Bowling tryouts took place on Nov. at Big Al’s. The next bowling meets will be conducted on Monday, Nov. againstPrairieHighSchoolat : p.m., and Wednesday, Nov. against Mountain ViewHighSchoolat : p.m.
Monday,Nov. willmarkthetryoutdatesfor a variety of sports. Boys/girls basketball, boys swimming, and boys/girls wrestling team tryoutswillalltakeplace.
Wrestling will start on Wednesday, Nov. and begin with an intersquad game at : p.m. in the CHS building. Many other sports will have games on that day; most notably the basketball team, who will begin their season. All teams for boys basketball will be playing Kennedy Catholic High School in their building from : – : p.m. JV and Varsity girls basketball will go against Beaverton High School in their building at : and : p.m. The boys swim team will have a jamboree in MarkMorrisHighSchoolat : p.m.
relieve anxiety and provide comfort whether it’s at school, work or at homeDoc Harris Stadium during the day the first week of September. (Abigail Neff/Camas High School) SullivansittingintheMandarin classroom. (HayleeKohler/DiscoveryDigest)
The midterm elections
By: Willow NusbaumThe Midterm Elections are here and, even if you can’t vote, it's important to know who's representing you in Congress. Digest has compiled an overview of the federal candidatesrunningthisyear.
Incumbent Senator Patty Murray is running for her sixth term in the United States Senate under the Democratic party. She supports safe affordable housing, investments in clean energy, voting rights, worker’s rights and the right to an abortion.
Tiffany Smiley is running against Murray as a Republican. Smiley claims to work with people on both sides of the political spectrum in order to get things done. She supports energy independence, strengthening border security and addressingveteranhomelessness.
Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez is running as a Democrat for the United States House of Representatives in Washington’s third district. Gluesenkamp-Perez describes herself as “not your typical candidate” and wants to take big money out of politics by rejecting donations from corporate PACs. She supports the right to reproductive freedom, affordable child care, affordable medicine and furthering alternative pathwaystodegrees.
Joe Kent is a Republican that will be running against Gluesenkamp-Perez. He has been considered an extremist by many. He endorses (what many call) conspiracy theories regarding the presidential election. His priorities in Congress include eliminating spending heseesaswasteful,protectingthesecond amendment, ending illegal immigration, and impeaching President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris “immediately.”
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Emotional support pets at school and at home
Pets give a sense of calmness and provide affection in any environment.
By: Haylee Kohler“Sullivan really helps me with staying calm in the beginning of the morning and lets me know that everything’s okay,” said Frisbie-Sprouse—who greets Sullivan at the beginningofeveryday.
A positive interaction with an animal like Sullivan can really improve your mood. This leads many to wonder: what is Sullivan like at home? Does he act the same way and provide thesamesupport?
Senator Patty Murray's official portrait. (Wikimedia Commons)
“He’s Sullivan!” Krohnert said. “He sticks close to me and is very loyal. He barks if someone comestothedoor.He’smoreofaregulardog.”
At home, pets can be a big help, especially when they are certified emotional support animals. Avery Perry, a th grade student at DHS, shared her experiences with her cats. Moose and Goose are two tuxedo kitties who providesupportforPerry.
“They’re receptive to human emotion,” said Perry. “Goose is receptive to outward emotion while Moose is more receptive to inward emotion. If you’re stressed, they know where they should be. They won’t leave you alone untilyoufeelbetter.”
Cats can develop the habit of cuddling with you when you are feeling distressed or down. Perry shared how her cats help her in difficult scenarios.
“Theyhavegottenmethroughalotofpanic attacks,”saidPerry.“Friendswillcomeover justtoplaywiththem.”
Ifyouhaveagoodconnectionwithyourpets athome, Digest recommendsyouspendsome timewiththemasawaytodestressor improveyourmood.Ifyoudon’t,feelfreeto interactwithSullivanatschool.Petsarehere tohelp,especiallysincetheyunderstandour emotions.
An overview of the candidates that are running in this election
in Chief: Ivan Frazee Copy Chief: Aliferia Gonzalez Creative Director: Beck Gummer Head Reporter: Willow Nusbaum Sports Editor: Larken Grimes Section Editor: Sophia Perian Arts and Culture Editor: Haylee Kohler & Tori Logan Social Editor: Avery Perry
Discovery Advice Column
With Avery Perry
OneofmyfriendslikesASMR. WhenIwasten,Ipeedonmymom.
You know, Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) is a hot topic. When I’ve scrolled through social media and came across it occasionally, it seems to get a lot of attention on most platforms. So… good for your friend to enjoy what they enjoy. ASMR can have many benefits such as comfort, relaxation, and in some cases putting you to sleep. So to whoever likes ASMR, honestly, I wish you luck with your mouthsoundsandeatingnoises.
Theschoolistoocold.
This might be controversial, but I agree with this comment wholeheartedly. Some rooms in the school like the Spanish and Health classroomsaresocolditcanbehard
to focus. My best advice is to layer moreorevenbringablankettoclass. Layers are very fashionable right now, so play around with hoodies and flannels. Be a trendsetter! Make notbeingcoldanewstyle.
Iaskedafewpeersforadviceonthis confession, and surprisingly, a majority of them have peed on a family member at least once in their lives. The context on this issue is scattered,soI’lljustassumeitwasan accident. I hope you have better control of your bladder these days andIhopeyourmomwasn'twearing a cute outfit that day. If you haven’t already,apologizetoher.
Fashion trends this season and where they came from
Currentandcomingfashiontrendsthis fall
By: Ivan FrazeeThis fall, s fashion is continuing its resurgence in popularity. Popular trends from previous seasons are also coming back, such as maxi skirts and form-fitting vests. A majority of these trends have historical ties from + yearsago.
Maxi skirts were a very popular trend this previous summer. Jennifer Lopez—a U.S. singer—and U.S. model Emily Ratajkowski werefoundwearingmaxiskirtsthissummer.
Black form-fitting vests have also been common throughout the year. Worn by fashiondesignerVictoriaBeckhamthis
summer, these vests can be found all over eBay,Etsyandmanyfastfashionsites.
Beforethe ssawthemfallbackintostyle, slip dresses were a staple of the s. This is becausethetime’sidealbodytypewasslender with a slim waist. The slip dress accentuated women who had that body type. As of , theyarebeginningtoresurfaceoncemore.
Stylight, an online fashion outlet, reported that the s leather jackets are becoming popular once again. Bella Hadid had been seen wearing a ' s inspired leather jacket in Feb. , potentially bringing the trend’s sparktothemainstreammedia.However,the leatherjacketsGywnethPaltrowandHadid
have been spotted wearing are different to the classic biker jackets from the ' s–' s. These ' s-inspired leather coats had similar bodiestothefurcoatsofthe' s,whichwere looser and less form-fitting than the leather jackets of the ' s–' s. The variations in fit type have subtle but impactful ramifications whenplanningoutfitsaroundthem.
Black form fitting vests were also, once again, very popular in the ‘ s. The short, form-fitting articles of clothing were likely inspired by black leather biker vests from the ‘ s.Youcanseetheseitemsbecoming popular onceagainincasualfashionaroundtheworld.
Maxi skirts were a staple of the ' s and are currently in resurgence. The long maxi skirts that we know today are quite thin, however, themostsimilarlongskirtinhistoryisthe' s long skirt. Those were neither form fitting or shaped, but loose and quite thick—commonly madeofwool.
You can find many photos from the ' s of celebrities wearing looks with these clothing pieces, like Paltrow with her iconic leather jackets and Naomi Campbell with her white floralslipdressin .
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