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TABLE OF CONTENTS SENIORS

Isabella Lopez Shukri Abdirahman Lyric Sellers Aiom Makier Alexis Bloomer Alea Hoof

JUNIORS

Ny’Asiah Gully Kirsten Pierce

SOPHOMORES Gabe Cook Maya Howard Angelina McDaniel Kendall Moss Devyn Sam Kaylie Shannon Paul Sleeth Kelle Stewart Dayanna Vinalay Natalie Taylor Jaitreana White

PRINCIPAL Leslie Morris

ADVISOR

Natalie Niemeyer

CO-EDITOR IN CHEIF Isabella Lopez Aiom Makier

COPY EDITOR Shukri Abdirahman

FEATURE EDITOR Natalie Taylor

District Educational Equality Statement

Des Moines Public Schools prohibits discrimination in educational and employment programs and activities based on age, race, creed, color, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disablility. In addition, the District prohibits acts of intolerance or harrassment toward employees or students that are not related to the individual’s employment or education.

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FRONT/BACK COVER

Isabella Lopez

TABLE OF CONTENTS Kaylie Shannon

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delicacy poem/ K. Moss

drawing/ K. Hatfeild

Kendall’s writing on someone who needs a little delicacy. no one ever knew what would come next. would life come throwing a tortuous obstacle that would leave them conflicted with no way to cope? leaving them stuck, no answer or no hints on how to fend. or would it be the delicacy to leave them hazy? drunk off the feeling of euphoria. Or, will they remain stuck within the feeling of pleading? there was no delicacy within the way they cracked. the process was agonizing as if destiny was taking its time. replaying every mistake, every minimal detail of the once faded distant memory, becoming anew. nothing was enough. it all started with an ask, pleading to have guidance, wanting to be led for once. tired of going on impulse. just for this once, they needed guidance. no matter what would happen. whether it tore the down till their last gasp of air. went beyond every

moral they every had for themselves. but one thing imprinted itself as a rule. have delicacy. show delicacy. no matter what, show delicacy to yourself. if they didn’t show delicacy, their morals would go beyond their belief. mistakes and failures becoming little fragments like glass barely glistening in the sunlight. life would become unbearable, losing motivation for things once loved. delicacy is the key to all the fears they’ve been reminiscing upon, every failure and mistake, the nights where it was unbearable to sleep, even in the most euphoric moments, delicacy would always be the answer.

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Des Moines Murals East High Scroll

Brightening up the community Colorful, eye catcher, creative, inspiring, community related, captivating, magical. These are all words that describe the murals around the Des Moines area. “All the different popular landmarks we have in Des Moines is being shown in this mural. This mural makes Des Moines more beautiful and brighter,” student Marcelo Acosta said.

This mural is by Ben Schuh, it was created in 2019. The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines wanted to celebrate their 50th anniversary by creating a mural that contributes to the community and people. This mural is located on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Locust St.

On the corner of E 16th St. and E Grand Ave. This mural was created by Diana Contaras “The one with a woman and butterflies all around her is about migration and immigration and how they tie together in some way. It has a cool message and meaning behind it because of the cultural ties,” teacher Ryan Koning said..

The building on 319 Seventh St was renamed after Edna Griffin in 1998 to honor her success and efforts to desegregate Katz Drug Store.

Corner of East grand and East of Sixth st. “A lot of people in Des Moines, especially from the West side, they really only see ones downtown, they don’t make their way to the East side where all the cool murals are or to the North side,” teacher Ryan Koning said. On University Ave by Lutheran Hospital Story/ A.Bloomer Page editor/ A.Bloomer Photos/ A.Bloomer

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Fall Bucket List Crunchy leaves, warm sweaters, pumpkin pie, and Ugg boots. The cool weather is rolling in that means fall is on its way. Here are some things you must do this fall season.

Wear a cozy sweater

Go to a haunted house

Light a fall scented candle

Go to a pumpkin patch

Make a pile of leaves and jump in them

More things you can do this fall

-------------------------Decorate cookies or cupcakes Go through a corn maze Try a new recipe

Carve a pumpkin

Pick apples Watch a Halloween or scary movie Go on a nature walk Go on a hayrack ride

Enjoy a bonfire

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Story/ I. Lopez Illustration/ I. Lopez Page Editor/ I. Lopez

Ideas given by: senior Ashlynn Hudrick, junior Kayte Yaw and junior Cayden Ruffert

Gong Fu Tea The best tea in town

Story/ K. Pierce Pictures/ K. Pierce

You’re roaming around the East Village looking for cafés that you could rest in. You spot a café and go to peek into the window; you see two tables and bar seating, you think,” Eh, it’s worth a shot,” and head in. As soon as you open the door you’re hit with a strong aroma of tea, you head up the small hallway and see a bunch of big metal tea canisters of tea neatly organized on the wall. You walk up to the counter and pick up a menu, you open it and flip through it. You hit the end and see that they have over 500 different options, you walk up to the counter and ask the employee,” Hey, what is this place called?” They respond, “Oh, this is Gong Fu Tea.” Gong Fu tea is a small café in the East Village. The café has multiple types of tea, this includes white tea, yellow tea, green tea, oolong tea, black tea, pu-erh tea, and herbal tea. When you walk in, there is a strong aroma of herbal tea. They also have a spot in the front with some little snacks that you can buy to eat with your tea. The café has a bunch of cute tea wear and gifts around the area that you can look at while they are making your tea. When you get your tea, you have an option to put sugar cubes, sugar packets, or sugar crystals to sweeten your drink. This café has a fantastic atmosphere, they have quiet instrumental music playing in the background and the light is dim.

Champagne and raspberry tea

Menu-

Customer copy Decaffeinated spice tea

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white champagne and raspberry 12oz. tea When I went there, I got their white champagne and raspberry tea (hot). I added two sugar cubes, which enhanced the flavor. When I tasted it, I was hit with a ton of delicious flavors, the drink mostly tasted of herbs, it has a touch of raspberry, and a drop of champagne. It was one of the best teas I’ve had in a while.

The second tea I got was a decaffeinated spice tea (hot). This tea was naturally sweet, which was surprising to me. It had a strong sweet spice taste, it reminded me of a strong Chai tea latte. This drink was one of the best teas that I’ve ever had.

Vanilla chai tea

Special menu

The last tea I got was a vanilla chai tea with whole milk (hot). It had a delicious vanilla taste and it was perfectly sweet.

While waiting for my drinks to be made I decided to buy a bag of vanilla rooibos. When I got home I made it and it tasted delicious.

decaffeinated spice 12oz. tea

$3.25

Receipt total: $6.50

This is the welcome sign that you see right as you walk in to this tea shop. Behind the sign is the main tea canisters they use for the drinks.

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Meet East High’s New Administrators William Crosby & Steven Leib

Story/S.Abdirahman Photos/S.Abdirahman

“I cannot express how excited I am to be part of the Scarlet family again.”

If you’ve been looking for a high energy, supportive, and fun admin, look no further than East’s new administrators, William Crosby and Steven Leib. “I love the community, I love the support that students give one another especially at the football games,” Crosby said. Mr. Crosby is an associate principal at East High School. He oversees multiple departments including math, and family consumer science. His focus is ninth and tenth graders, but he works with anyone who needs support. Crosby has worked at many different schools, but he originally started his teaching career here at East, which is why he is excited to be back. He first had a behavior interventionist job at East and then went to North to do the same. He went to Brody Middle School to be a School Improvement Leader and then transferred to Goodrell for four years. This is his tenth year being an administrator. He loves it here, there are seniors now at East who he taught when they were eighth graders. “I’ll always be there to support any student who comes to me for anything,” Crosby said. He loves spending time with his family and their dogs. He enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, going on adventures, watching football, and reading. He has three kids. A 14 year old son who plays baseball, and a 13 year old daughter who plays volleyball, and track and field. He also has an eight year old son who is a swimmer. He has a bachelor’s degree from UNI in science education. He got a masters from Iowa State in administration. And last year he went back to school and is currently working on his doctorate from Drake University to potentially become a superintendent.

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“I love everything about East High School. I cannot express how excited I am to be part of the Scarlet family again,” Crosby said. Steven Leib is one of the new associate principals at East High this year. He went to Drake and has a double major in English and secondary education. He also attended Viterbo University and got a specialist degree and master’s in education. Most recently, he earned a master’s in Educational Leadership. “I chose East for a fresh step in a new direction. I love it here,” Leib said. He really appreciates the diversity of his team and the teachers he serves, specifically how they all think differently from each other and have different skill sets, yet they all work towards the same goal of leading our learning community. Although school is important to Leib, he values most the time with his family. “I really enjoy being outside. My family and I enjoy kayaking, hiking, and biking. I also really enjoy playing guitar and doing home improvement projects with my boys,” Leib said. Leib has a wife, Kristel, two boys, Hayden and Bennett and a little girl named Amelia. Hayden is 11 years old and he loves drawing and music. Bennett is nine and loves fixing things. His three-year-old daughter Amelia loves to wrestle and play with Barbies. He also really likes to help others grow. He is very appreciative of his parents. They are both intelligent, but never attended college – they’ve sacrificed so much for him and his three sisters to attend college. In turn, he loves to be of service to others and see them successful at what they do best. “I’m excited to get to know the students and teachers this year. As a new challenge, I’m also looking forward to working with seniors as their senior advisor,” Leib said.

“I chose East for a fresh step in a new direction. I love it here.”

Duimstra’s New Edition

Story/A.Makier Photo/A.Duimstra

Our very own scarlet counselor, Ms.Duimstra just had her happy bundle of joy.

Your water broke, sweat is running all over your body, you’re scared, your partner is scared. You’re about to become parents! You call everyone, telling them the exciting news. It may be exciting, but you’re freaking out! You wheel into the emergency room, and now it’s time to give birth. That’s what our East High counselor Ashlee Duimstra will be going through on September 24, 2021. Mrs. Duimstra has been a counselor for 11 years and has been counseling at East for about 8 years and counting. She has exciting news to share with the Scarlets! She’s expecting her first child with her husband. Duimstra’s due date is the Sept.24 and she’ll be on maternity leave up until the end of January. Her new family will enjoy the time they have with her. Yes... ‘They’ she doesn’t know the gender yet but will find out once she’s in labor.

Duimstra is excited to meet her new child, “It’s been an easy pregnancy overall and I’m grateful for it,” she said. Duimstra is a bit older than the ‘normal’ age to have a first child but she’s ready. “I’ve taking birthing classes with my husband and ready for the finish line,” she said. “Other counselors will be taking over my case work and handling what they can,” she said. Students can still reach Mrs. Duimstra by email or Student CNXT, but it won’t be as fast as she usually is. Instead of taking care of her students, she now has to add her own child into the mix. She’s spoken to her seniors and helped them every step of the way she can, other than that you can reach the other counselors. Ms. Bracken, Ms. Madsen, and Ms. Brant-Erickson are here for the rescue.

“Becoming a parent will help me relate more to my students’ parents,” Duimstra said. Although we all know how stressful life can be and we reach out to our counselors and parents for help. Mrs. Duimstra will be the two in one combo students all love and need. Life is becoming more real for her family, from baby kicks to back-to-back appointments, and the swollen feet. Sleep is one thing we all love, but Duimstra can’t sleep at all! Wait until the baby comes...! Ultimately in the end all she wants is success for each and every one of our scarlets and her new family as well. She still hasn’t picked out a specific name for her child yet, Duimstra is open for name requests. If you have any reach Mrs. Duim-

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Students bounce back from a traumatic 202021 school year

Story/ D. Sam

Illustration/ D. Sam

our eyes open at 7:30 a.m. You VID-19, everyone was unvaccinated and academically capable they are. Students haven’t even been awake for stressed. Even though are excited for this a minute, and you’re already more people are vacnew fresh start and “The hardest part last year was completing my assignments while at to feel better about stressed. Panicking to find your comcinated, they are still home because I couldn’t do anyputer because you forgot to complete worried that they will themselves and their thing” Sophomore Maleeya Mejia yesterday’s assignment. You breathe in catch COVID-19 or grades. This year is said. then out, then open the laptop to start their families will get the year to get grades virtual learning. Last and attendance up year was a hard time COVID-19. Last year some way you can do that is by asking “Give grace and give supfor students, especially brought many valuable for help from the incredible teachers, you port because there’s still COacademically. Switchlessons. Students have could even ask your fellow peers. Another VID-19 going around and give ing from virtual to in been through so much way to help you focus on your new school grace to new person had an effect these past two years. year is organization can put together all Situations and be flexible.” on student’s learning They blame themselves your school work so your not stressed out -Associate Principal Jill experience. It didn’t for failing last year about certain assignments. “Advice I’d Versteeg said. just effect students, it because they feel like give to other students is to stay focused also effected parents they’re all alone. So and motivated, and to get there stuff and teachers as well. Parents, teachers and many people failed last year and deserve together this year” Sophomore Morgan families were at risk of catching COanother shot to show the school how Hamilton said.

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9th

60.86%

These 2 graphs show 2019

and 2020. This compare and contrasting the two years to show how many 58.16% students struggled the 53.96% year of 2020 compared to pre COVID-19

10th 11th 12th 2020-2021 Attendance

Scarlet

Time

East High School Scarlet time is a break all students need Opinion/G.Cook

Scarlet time happens at East High School every day from 10:55-11:30 a.m. Scarlet time is a relaxing time in the day for many students because there is no graded work that needs to be done during this time. If there isn’t any work that needs to be done during this time, what should students do? This article will explain what Scarlet time is and why it’s important, my point of view and teacher point of view. Scarlet time has changed since last year instead of focusing on assignments were working on mental health. What is Scarlet time? Scarlet time is a time for students to bond with each other and it can also be a break during the day. During Scarlet time, some students play on their phones, some talk to other students, and some even do homework/missing work. Scarlet time is also a time for teachers to get a small break throughout the day where they can plan, grade or even take time to their self. But as you read this you may think to yourself, why is Scarlet time important?

The school day can be very long, and stressful and Scarlet time gives everyone 30 minutes to relax and not have to worry about anything. Another reason Scarlet time is good is because it gives students the opportunity to talk to each other quietly without any interruptions from the teachers. But how do other teachers feel about Scarlet time? Do they like it? Do they hate it? When asked about the Scarlet time change, social studies teacher Randi Fitzgerald said she doesn’t have much of an opinion on it yet because the class she has during that time is good and we haven’t had it long enough. When asked if she thinks Scarlet time should be longer or shorter, she said shorter because she feels like many students start to get bored and the time just goes on with nothing to do. After this when asked what changes, she would like to see she said, “I wish students took advantage of the time more than they do”. Fitzgerald said. She feels like it’s a great time for students

to catch up on work and have one on one time with teachers, but many students don’t take this opportunity to do this. Something else she wishes was different is the time is more rewarding. What this means is the students who have good grades, and all their work done should be able to have free time where they can leave the building and do whatever they want to do. But how do I feel about this time? Scarlet time is a good time throughout the day, but things should be a little different. Some of the things I wish were different is the time of the day. I don’t like how early, it is it should be later in the day because the mornings go by quick, and I think the afternoon would be better for this. Another thing I wish was different is what we can do during this time. I wish during this time we could go to different classrooms or just have free time because many students would like this, including myself, and it would be a good way for students to have fun. In my opinion Scarlet time is a great time throughout the day and I think it should stay around for the rest of my time at East.

What do students do during Scarlet time?

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Take time to themselves

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EAST HIGH GIRLS SWIMMING: THROUGH THE EYES OF THE SWIMMERS AND COACHES East High girl Swimmers glide through the water. The crowd is screaming, along with coaches, Erin Lowe and Anna Liu. Senior Morgan Stout is kneeling down next to the pool cheering her teammates on until they reach the end of their race. Sophomore Jessika Coll is finishing her 100 yard breaststroke. Will she beat her best time? This is always a goal for East Swimmers and their coaches. Coach Erin Lowe has been coaching swim for over 25 years. “I have coached some sort of East Swimming since I was 14. I have coached for 30 years at this point.” Lowe said. Lowe’s entire family is surrounded by swimming. “I have coached three of my cousins at East High, and three nieces and nephews, and several more are coming up into the program soon, and now I coach my own son who is a sophomore swimmer at East,” Lowe said. Sophomore Jessika Coll has been swimming almost her entire life. “The girls on the team make it enjoyable,” Coll said. Coll is very passionate about her love for swimming. She loves spending time with her

East girls get ready for a meet against Des Moines Lincoln High School at Lincoln High School.

teammates. “The East team is way different from other teams. We act like a family, and we support each other like a family,” Coll said. Some moments stand out more than others. There are lots of memorable moments over the years, but one sticks out in particular for Lowe. “MaryKate Walling’s butterfly at regionals and State in 2018 was probably one of my favorite moments,” Lowe said. “The huge smile on a swimmer’s face when they accomplish big things is great,” Senior Kenna Dolphin is one of East High’s girls swimming captains. “One of my most memorable moments as a swimmer was during my junior year at districts, we were swimming the 400 free relay and got fourth in the meet but ended up going fast enough to have

Top: Sophomore Kaylie Shannon swims a 500 yard freestyle Right: Senior Morgan Stout warms up her breasttroke.

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the third fastest relay in East history,” Dolphin said. Dolphin likes to swim the individual medley, which is a combination of every stroke. Butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle. Kenna also loves to do 100 yard butterfly. Michael Phelps made butterfly very popular, and it takes a lot of upper body strength to complete 100 yards (equivalent to a football field) of butterfly. East High needs more swimmers, too. At the end of the 2021-22 girls season, 11 out of 30 girls are graduating and moving on to bigger and better things. Many of those leaving will end up continuing their swimming career. “Currently my nephews, whom I coached at East, are both collegiate swimmers. On the girls’ team, we have Morgan

Stout and McKenna Dolphin who are both heading in that direction, it’s just a matter of where they end up,” Lowe said. One of Easts’ biggest swim rivals is Ottumwa. The swimmers competed on Sept. 14. Lowe believes this meet was one of the most competitive meets this season. This meet is always fun competition. The swimmers are always neck and neck at the end of each race. At the Ottumwa meet this season, East unfortunately lost by only 10 points. The Scarlets did break lifetime best records, though. Junior Varsity is 4-0 on the season so far. The East Girls Swim team is constantly supporting each other at practices, meets, and even outside of the pool. East also just purchased brand new $7,000 touchpads. The team has raised over $4,000 thanks to family and friends of the East High swim team. Want to join us next season? Get to know Coach Erin Lowe by scanning the QR code.

Story by/ K. Shannon Illustrations by/ K. Shannon Photography/ Marisol Arguela-Hernanadez

CAP COUNT SENIORS

JUNIORS

COACH ERIN LOWE’S

PERSONAL PROFILE SOPHOMORES

FRESHMAN

7 Junior Ashley Vasquez-Hernandez swims a 100 yard freestyle against Roosevelt.

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Curly hair care Some tips and tricks to help you maintain your curly hair routine

Story/J.White Photo/J.White and N.Niemeyer

Tabby Hochmuth Sophomore

“For Shampoo/ Conditioner, I use Love beauty and planet, then when I get out the shower while my hair is still wet, I use the Not Your Mother’s Hair Gel, next I put in Not Your Mother’s Mousse then I scrunch my hair up with my fingers. I do that until I think it looks presentable,” Hochmuth said.

Ingredients to stay away from:

“I use Love beauty and planet shampoo/conditioner, The Not Your mother’s hair Gel, The Not Your Mother’s Moose,” Hochmuth said

Marisol ArguetaHernandez - Senior

Mineral Oil- Mineral Oil can weigh your curls down. When using product that has Mineral Oil it builds up and dries out your hair. Silicone- Silicone builds up on your hair and scalp. Silicon dries out your curls as well and makes your hair feel crunchy.

Shea Moisture Spray Garnier Fructis oil and leave in Conditioner together First, I brush out my wet hair then I immediately use all those products, starting with the leave in conditioner. I use my hand to rake it through my hair then I’ll finger curl my hair. Most likely ill plop it up with a cotton t shirt. I feel like adds more volume to the hair/ roots. Shea Moisture products leave in conditioner Shea Moisture Curl enhancing smoothie Shea Moisture Curling cream (only sometimes)

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r Hai 4c y l i Co Zeoh l e i Dan What’s your hair type? The letters and numbers that go into a hair type dictate what you hair type is. For example if you have curlyr hair like Carlos you might be either 3a, 3b, or 3c hair type. But if you have staight hair like Uddom you’ll be more 1a, 1b, or 1c. Get it? it’s easy! Then if you have Wavy hair you’ll be 2a, 2b, or 2c. Lastly coily hair is 4a, 4b, 4c. Now that you know all this new information what hair type do you have?

ALL THINGS

HAIR

It’s never “just hair”

Vibrant

Unique Mesmerizing Different Kinky

Photos/R.Dyer and A.Hoof

Beautiful

Strong Thick Magical Liberating

From cornrows, to Afros, locs to lace fronts, Black hair is a very sacred thing and has a very sacred history. Not many people understand or are even aware of the history of Black hairstyles. It’s never “just hair”. Enslaved Black people used their hair to store food, used braids and cornrows as maps toward freedom, and even were stripped of their hair and hairstyles because white people wanted them to conform to more “European standards”. These are only a few reasons that many Black people are so passionate about their hair and protective when it comes to cultural appropriation. It’s more than hair, it is pride, it is protection, it is

history. Pictured above are Black students and staff of East High wearing many different hairstyles. Beautiful hair that in society, has been deemed unprofessional, un-kept, and unruly. Hair that has been a risk factor for jobs, education, and reputations. Black hair comes with systemic racism and institutionalized bias that the whole world must unlearn in order to achieve liberation; and that’s just in the realm of hair. Illustration/A. Hoof

Story/ A. Hoof and L. Sellers

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Cultural Diversity East high school teachers and students reflect on their cultures.

East High School teachers and students who have come from diverse cultures shared their experience and perspective about growing up in diverse cultures, facing obstacles, and outcomes. Jen Henniges-Shaw use to teach ELL students, who had hard time reading, writing, and speaking in English, she has experience students who have come from different cultural. Henniges Shaw is teaching Spanish 1 this year. “I think that it's hard for some people because they feel that their culture isn't accepted by the dominant group. For example, at our school, we have a lot of Asian American students with beautiful names. Teachers mispronounce the students’ names (not on purpose, but because they're not sure how to pronounce them) and the students don't correct the teacher. They settle for having their names mispronounced. I have a rather large perspective on cultural diversity. I went to school to study how to be an effective teacher to people from all around the world. I have had the opportunity to work with students and families from all around the world. I've gadded the privilege to able to see the many different cultural beliefs and cultural activities that exist in our East High community. If there were one thing that I could change here at East, it would be for us to have a cultural club. A club where the different cultures that exist here at East could be celebrated. That we could teach each other about our beliefs and that we could all come in with an open mind that yes, there are differences, but that there are also a lot of similarities between cultural groups. Rather than focusing on how we're different, why not focus on how we're the same?” Said Henniges.

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Nancy, Nicho is a math teacher who have been teaching math for several years. She Is from Lima, Peru. Her struggle wasn’t that easy because she had to work when she was back at her country and even when she came to America she have to keep working. She feels very strongly about her culture, and she is not going to let people think negative about her country. “In my country, we are mix of different races. We are not pure race. My family was highly poverty. I study at the same time and work eight hours. People who come here are looking for better opportunity that we do not have in our own countries. When I came here it was the same because when you come here you have to start a new life, you have to have a job, find a place to live. Plus, your away from your family, people that you love. You feel like you don’t belong here. When your parents see how proud, they are from you. You have to behave at that level. That your loved one are expected from you because no matter what they are going to be there. It is painful when people look you down because you have another color. You have another accent. Story/D.Adhikari

Anup Thapa is a senior who comes from a diverse family. He shared his own personal, how his parents struggled with him, and talked about his country. “I am from Nepal. Nepal is kind of cruel world sometimes. They struggled with me because I was constantly going somewhere, and I almost died many times. One day I was messing with the cow and the cow started chasing me. Another incident was when I was like 5 years old. I wanted to swim, I almost drowned to then my grandma come to save me. The three interesting thing about my country is people worked together to discipline, People are hardworking no matter how poor Nepali people are they are happy with their life, it was never ruled by another countries, teachers and parents worked their kids/students,” Said Thapa.

Vidal Spaine is a math teacher at East High. He is from Sierra, Leone. One of the struggles he mentioned was how when you come to America, there are a lot of things that are new and you have to learn, which can be hard. “Initially, we had some struggles, for example adjusting to the new way of life, like learning how to drive, adjusting to the food, and in Iowa adjusting to the cold weather. Dream big means setting a SMART goal and use raw determination to go and achieve that goal. S=specific; M=Measurable, be realistic in setting your goal, A= achievable, make sure your goal is something that you can do and accomplish, Relevant=your goal should be of relevance to you, T=Time Based, make sure it is something that you can achieve at a given time. My culture taught me the basic values of human decency which I carry with me, everywhere I go. You are going to need that to be successful in America,” Spaine said.

Geoff Farrell multicategory social studies teacher shared his perspective about how it can be challenging to adjust living in United state when you came from diverse family. “I Believe it can be very challenging for people to adopt to new cultures outside what they have always known, especially when those cultures are dramatically different from their own. In my opinion, the most successful places are ones in which people are the most welcoming of all different types of cultures and peoples. No other country on Earth has the overall cultural diversity as the United States. But that doesn't simply mean that we have done everything correctly in the past - there will always continue to be room for improvement,” Farrell Said.

Lexi, Boriboun is a senior, she is 17 years old, born in Pella, Iowa. Her mom is from Cambodia and her dad is from Laos. When her parents were back at their country it was hard for them to talk about some of those suffocating moment with Lexi because it was quit traumatizing. “When I was born, my parents kept moving because they couldn’t keep a stable job because they are always traveling. My mom was a sponsor during Khmer Rouge genocide. That’s why she originally immigrates here to America to escape genocide. My dad came to seek asylum.

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Gameday

Sliders

Early mornings. Crisp air. Warm sweatshirts. Game day eats. These easy ham and cheese sliders are great game day sandwiches, if you’re at Jack Trice or Williams Stadium. The Savory ham and cheese on a Hawaiian bun with a baked in buttery drizzle. Here are how you can make these delicious sandwich sliders.

Ingredients: . one 12- count package of Hawaiian sweet rolls . 3/4 - pound cooked deli ham thin sliced . 3/4 pound swiss cheese thin sliced . 1/2 cup unslated butter melted . 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard . 1 tablespoon poppy seeds . 2 teaspoons dried minced onion . 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce .1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste . 1/4 teaspoon pepper or to taste photo/N.Taylor

How portable is it- how can I take it places? These sandwich sliders can be easily transported from place to place, in a plastic container or in a glass dish. Ham and cheese sliders are tasty if they are served hot or warm. They are great to bring to tailgates for football games or any sporting event. Where does the flavor come from? The flavor that comes from these small sandwiches is the juicy ham, savory cheese, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, dried onions, and worcestershire sauce. While eating these sliders the term “butter fingers” may come to mind. The soft,

warm bread covered in butter is never a bad thing. story/N.Taylor

Tips before you start

Cooking: - preheat oven to 350 degrees

- have a 9x9 pan(glass works best) - melt a butter stick before starting sauce (it saves time) youtube direction video

gameday favorites “Mine has always been the Walking Taco. It’s easy because you can take it anywhere and enjoy it. Mostly there are so many things you can put in the bag for flavor,” history teacher Scott Roose said.

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“Mine is usually the pizza because it is fresh so the flavor is good, plus it’s not to small so I’m not starving after and its cheap,” sophomore Tristin Green said.

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Constant change: East athletes deal with new coaches

Allgeier came back after the doctors released him ou think it’s going to be a normal to come to the ball field and watch. This had the day at practice. You and your team feeling excited. teammates walk in and there is a “It was good to see him back and it was new coach, which is not expected. sweet that he came back and supported us,” Throughout time, they start making changes that Purdy said. are different from what you know and everything Having two coaches means two different that your old coach taught you doesn’t matter styles of leadership. How was the coaching anymore. This is what many East High athletes between Giboo and Allgeier different? have experienced over many seasons. Softball, “Giboo was more strict, while Sam was more and boys basketball have all experienced coachlaid back,” Purdy said. ing changes within the last year. The East boys basketWhen the softball “It was different but it ball team has had three new team entered the 2021 season, the team wasn’t that bad, it was a big coaches in three years, which is a struggle for the boys basketexpected to have their ball players. Imagine walking change but we needed it,” head coach, Sam Allinto practice for three years geier leading the team. Purdy said. and there being someone new Due to Allgeier’s every year. This year the new cancer diagnosis, there was a last second change. coach is Larry Mason, a campus monitor here at The switch to Coach Giboo, East’s head East High School. wrestling coach, two weeks into the season was “I was excited (when I got the head coach an adjustment. It wasn’t easy for the girls to adjob) because I was here last year with Coach just but it hasn’t stopped them from doing their Ryan and I saw what we brought to the table,” best. If anything, it helped them. Head boys basketball coach Larry Mason said. When asked if it was difficult for there to When asked what Coach Mason goals were be a new coach just weeks into the 2021 season, for the 2021 basketball season he’s ready to see sophomore Mo Purdy said., Eventually, Coach

1. “Give your best effort no matter who your coach is and be open to new experiences.” -Jaida HernandezHoward

2. “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover just because it’s a new coach don’t think he doesn’t know what he’s doing because their new.” -Desantae McMurray

these students live up to their dreams. “One of my goals as head coach is to win the metro and go downtown, play, and give people opportunities for not just basketball but for other sports,” Mason said. When asked about the adjustment and how would the players react to it Mason said, “They know me from previous years, and two basketball players from Hoover transferred here to play basketball with me and the team.” A junior here at East and a two year varsity boys basketball player Kobe Mikele was asked if there would be a big change between coach Ryan and coach Mason. “They’re both good coaches but I have more of a connection with coach Mason because I have been playing with him since I was in seventh or eighth grade so we have a better bond and the game is much different when he is coaching. I met coach Ryan last year and he pushed me to be who I am right now on the court he tells me how to play, and to not worry about others. I think this year we will win more games because we have a good squad, and I think we can win more games then last year,” Mikele said.

3. “Ask questions about new plays and changes that they have and be open to the change because it might be better.” -Maya HernandezHoward

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PRESS START Do you ever just sit there bored of playing the same games over and over? Do you ever wonder what new game you should try? Here are some of the best games you should try out. “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare”

“The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time”

“Star Wars Jedi: The Fallen Order”

One of the most popular video games this year is “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare”, which is an immersive FPS (First person shooter) game that runs for $40-$50. “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare” takes place in a realistic and modern setting. The campaign follows a CIA officer and British SAS forces as they team up with rebels from the fictional country of Urzikstan, combating together against Russian forces who have invaded the country. The game’s Special Ops mode features cooperative play missions that follow up the campaign’s story. The multiplayer mode supports cross-platform multiplayer and cross-platform progression for the first time in the series. It has been reworked for gameplay to be more tactical and introduces new features, such as a Realism mode that removes the HUD (Heads Up Display) as well as a form of the Ground War mode that now supports 64 players.

Ocarina of Time: Another very popular game is “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time” is a fantasy action-adventure game set in an expansive environment, which costs $20-$40. The player controls series protagonist Link from a third person perspective in a three-dimensional world. The main character, Link primarily fights with a sword and shield, but can also use other weapons such as projectiles, bombs, and magic spells. The control scheme introduced techniques such as contextsensitive actions and a targeting system called “Z-targeting”, which allows the player to have Link focus and latch onto enemies or other objects. When using this technique, the camera follows the target and Link constantly faces it. Projectile attacks are automatically directed at the target and do not require manual aiming. Context-sensitive actions allow multiple tasks to be assigned to one button, simplifying the control scheme. The on-screen display shows what will happen when the button is pushed and changes depending on what the character is doing. For example, the same button that causes Link to push a box if he is standing next to it will have him climb on the box if the analog stick is pushed toward it. Much of the game is spent in battle, but some parts require the use of stealth.

A very fun game to play is “Star Wars Jedi: The Fallen Order”, it is an actionadventure video game played from a thirdperson perspective its pricing can range from $20-$50. It adopts the “Metroidvania” style of exploration and progression. Players control Cal Kestis and have access to a lightsaber and the Force, which are used in both combat and puzzle scenarios. Enemy types range from Imperial stormtroopers, droids, and Purge Troopers, who have been trained specifically to battle Jedi, to wild beasts and skilled Zabrak warriors that are native to each planet Cal explores. The game’s bosses include Inquisitors, who also wield lightsabers and the Force, bounty hunters hired to hunt down Cal, large vehicles such as AT-STs (All Terrain Scout Transport), and wild beasts like the OggdoBogdo and the Gorgara.

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You may listen to it daily, or even encounter it occasionally. Something that exists all around the world, not only in your reality but in everyone else’s as well. While some people dwell on their past when they listen, others can maintain a productive day while doing so. It is never a wrong time to listen, always available and ready to be shared. The memories and flashbacks attached... The one and only music. Music helps people in many ways, the list of feelings it brings people varies. For example, it can bring people confidence. “Music inspires me because it’s a confidence booster and gives me closure,” junior Melina Modronja said. Music is an escape from reality. All the different artists and genres allow people to find what genre suits their mood and connects to their feelings. However, Modronja is not the only student at East

who feels similarly about music. “Music brings me confidence and makes me feel powerful,” junior Amitty Arroyo said. As you can gather from their statements, you can notice that music helps them, inspires them to be the best version of themselves. When is the best time to listen to music? This question cannot simply be answered because it all depends on the individual. But for numerous people anytime you can, is considered the best ti me. “The best time to listen to music is when I’m in a sad emotional state of mind,” Johnston said. For Johnston and many others, a comforting time to take a break and listen to music is when you are emotional and going through a

“Music brings me confidence and makes me feel powerful.” -Amitty Arroyo

tough time. “Music got me through a lot,” Modronja said. But for other East High Students they can certainly agree that anytime is the best time to listen to music. “I like listening to music all the time because it gives me sanctuary and allows me to avoid interactions,” Arroyo said. Although music is amazing, there are a few teachers who are strictly against listening to music while giving directions. Which is completely reasonable. Music comes with its benefits, if you listen with one ear while also trying to understand given material it can be hard. But for a select few this is not an issue. Some people can multi- task which eliminates one of the times it is not a promising idea to listen to music. Once you gather and paint the full picture of music, you can reckon that it is something beautiful and worthy of being shared.

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Two very different schools East & Johnston This is showing an entrance of East High School in Des Moines, Iowa. Story/K.Stewart

When walking into Johnston High School, “Academics at Johnston were better comit is very different compared to East High pared to East High School, academics were School. The entrance of Johnston High way better this year than the year 2020 beSchool is way bigger compared to East High cause of how we are mostly all fully in school School with more room to move around in and not half virtually,” sophomore Johnston when entering inside the building. Student, Jose Flores said. The pros of Des Both high schools have a “...Academics were way bet- different amount of people Moines is that the district has five high schools ter this year than the year who go to the school in which compared to 2020 because of how we are total. Johnston has around Johnston, there is only 1,550 plus students, and mostly all fully in school and East has around 2,200 plus one high school. If more not half virtually.” people were to live in students. These numbers are Johnston and go to high different because the John-Johnston student Jose school, they would need ston’s district is way smaller Flores another one to fit everythan the Des Moines district one. Johnston’s populawhich has a lot more people tion (23,664) is not that big compared to Des living there. Moines, that is why they only have one high East and Johnston have around the same school. Des Moines has about 10 times the percentage of winning in football. East has a population of Johnston, which is why they 0.29 percent winning rate and Johnston has need more than one high school. a 0.43 percent winning rate. These are cur-

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rently 2021-2022 years. East High School students start high school in ninth grade through twelfth grade and Johnston starts in tenth grade to twelfth grade. This gives East High School students more opportunities to learn before Johnston students, who start high school in tenth grade instead of ninth grade.

Johnston High School has about 1,606 students enrolled.

East High School has about 2,236 students enrolled.

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