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Hillsborough High School | | hhstoday.com | 5000 N. Central Avenue | Tampa, Florida 3360 December 2018 | Volume 120, Issue 4

WE’RE CHECKING OUR LIST

Now it’s your time to check ours.

Red & Black offers up 41 lists about pop culture, fashion, news, the environment and more.

2018 in review: Meme Edition.

Take a look at the most memorable memes from the past year. p. 5

Looking back and moving forward: A peek at the future in light of 2018

“Jaden Claus” and his helper check out the “Nice List.” PHOTO BY MAKAYLA BROWN

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The top fashion trends on campus this year, as told by the students p. 14

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 Climate Change One table, three lunches 4 5 Memes in review 6 Some advice...

7 Day trips 8-9 2018 in review 10 Editorial 11 Changing HHS 12 Video games 13 Holiday playlist 14 Fashion trends 15 Wrestling moves 16 In my bag

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR As the first high school newspaper in the state of Florida, it’s safe to say we’re pretty set in our ways. Our pages are based around longform articles and photography, and while that will always have a place, you may notice that this month it’s a little different.

This month, we decided to present the information in a much more visually oriented way. Because it’s time to modernize, and to change our content to meet the needs of our evolving audience. This issue is centered around brief information, just the necessities, and visuals.

This is because we don’t process large blocks of information. So, this issue is for those of us who maybe don’t like to read, for those of us who don’t have the time and for those of us who are tired of the seemingly endless news cycle.

So, this news has an end. And this month, there’s no need to look too far for it. This issue is an experiment, and one we hope that proves helpful in your quest to keep up-to-date. We don’t always have endless hours to spare, and this time you won’t need them.

This issue celebrates impatience and is built on the idea that our brain wants to see something it can understand quickly. It’s our sincere hope that this issue is accessible to everyone, and that there is a long list of reasons to revisit this format.

Happy reading.

Marin Fehl Editor-in-Chief

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Flashback Mary. While chatting with Mercy Tsay (12), Camille Somchith (12) laughs at the outfits of her fellow classmates. For Meme Monday, Somchith dressed as Flashback Mary or James Charles.

Wary that her meme might be difficult to comprehend, Somchith wore a picture of Charles around her neck.

HULA. With a smile on her face,

Photo by Jayla Rogers

WIDE EYES. With their eyes focused on

Laura Castillo (12) dances on the H patio and sways to the vibe given off by her friends Madeleine Nallar (10) and Antwan Ramsey (12). Castillo took the opportunity to participate in the spirit week and picked out a vibrant dress to celebrate her school spirit on Tropical Tuesday. “You get to have fun while dressing up,” Castillo said. “Students can show off their school pride and some teachers give extra credit if you participate.”

the Hispanic dancers’ presentation, Jeffry Medrano (12), Antwan Ramsey (12), Angel Perez (12) and Daniel Driskell (12) nudge each other and hype up the dancers. This was the group’s last Homecoming pep rally before they graduate and they were determined to make the best of it. “The Homecoming pep rally was great and really exciting,” Driskell said. “Wish there could be another one upcoming.”

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Picture Perfect. With leaves splayed across her face Tie’que Davis (11) poses as a tourist to represent jungle day as Amariya Hall (11) gets ready to take a shot of her in the sun. The two walked around the H Patio to get the perfect angle while using all types of plants to get the perfect jungle picture.

“I brought a camera not only for jungle day but to capture memories from that day,” Hall said.

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Dance time. Arms in position to dance along with the band and Dancerettes, Joseph Sipp, Jr. (9) smiles while music resonates throughout the gym packed with students.

All the varsity football players sit together during both pep rallies so they can recieve recognition for all the work they have done so far in the fall season. “Wen the football players get introduced in the beginning it makes us feel like we’re a big part of the school,” Sipp said.

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wakanda forever. As they step into the cafeteria Jayla Rogers (12) , Delores Battle (12), Aisha Ademola (12), Lazlo Nziga (12) and William Andrews (12) create the Wakanda pose. The group decided to dress as Black Panther for Character Day. “It felt really empowering to be apart of something like that, I loved wearing the suit, and having the support of the rest of the community. In all honesty was still a bit hot,” Andrews said.

Sheets. While standing in a circle, Jerry Truong (12), Ashley Crisafulli (12), Evelise Monteagudo (12), and Amit Das (12) admire each other’s toga day outfits. Toga day has been a long carried out tradition for seniors and many seniors looked forward to taking part in it no matter how uncomfortable it may be. “I know it’s an old tradition but wearing the toga is uncomfortable,” Crisafulli said. “We had to do it because we have to keep the tradition alive.”

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Everyone cheers. While the band performs the cheerleaders and AVID techer, Jazmine Clarke dance along to one of the many stand dances the cheerleaders, Dancerettes and color guard perform. Clarke was voted as this year’s teacher Homecoming queen. “I was surprised that they like me,” Clarke said. “I think they know that I love them but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they like me.”

Break it down. Finishing a dance move in their Homecoming pep rally performance, Dancerette co-captain, Melia Palomino (12) thinks about her next steps while dancing to “No Limit” by G-Easy. The Dancerettes performed during most pep rallies throughout the school year. “I knew the girls would give it their all, and our practice paid off. I was so proud of all of us, and we loved hearing the crowds reaction,” Palomino said.

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fall in Line.As Reggaeton music fills the air Danielee Hernandez (12) and Alexssa Montilla (12) and the rest of the team perform their dance while representing their own countries flags. The routine served as a sneak peak of their performance for Hispanic Heritage Month. “I am excited for students to see what the Latino Success Club has planned for them to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month,” Hernandez said.

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These are worn after a game so the players don’t have to walk around in their game shoes.

On a team dominated by juniors and seniors, freshman Malaina Dickey conquers the challenges of high school on and off the court The gym doors kick open.

The team inhales fiercely.

Emotions roar and the fire rekindles deep inside the hearts of the volleyball girls.

It’s a new season, time to enter the storm.

Returning players are ready to redeem their name, they can taste their title and their fame.

Plus, the new additions to the family.

Freshmen who arise above all expectations to aid the varsity team.

A unique crowd. A new change. A bold start.

A fresh set.

Every year the team attracts new talent, and Malaina Dickey (9) was a bold example of this crowd. Dickey was an IB freshman and due to her athletic ability and her skills to be a team coordinator, she became one of the few ninth graders who made it on the varsity volleyball team.

Before Dickey came to the Big Red she participated in a sports program. “I had played on a club team called Trinity Volleyball Club,” Dickey said, and this built up a sufficient amount of physical and mental experience which enabled her to be on the varsity volleyball team as an underclassmen and she constantly is exceling in her academic and sports career.

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“I am very experienced when it comes to volleyball. I got on the team due to my skill, my athletic ability, and my ability to work well with others,” she said.

Dickey managed much on her plate. When it came to the homework put on her by her IB teachers, Dickey ended up fending for herself getting her work done even if it’s past the bedtime of an average high school student.

Dickey declared that it is “mainly easy” being in the IB program while coping with the varsity volleyball team, at times can be difficult.

“It’s hard coming home at 10:30 p.m. and having a lot of homework due the next day,” Dickey said.

This may all sound challenging but with an optimistic attitude and self-discipline Dickey has managed to pull through. “Even though I face many struggles, I am so honored to be on the varsity team. I love all of my teammates and coaches, they have been amazing and have made my experience great,” Dickey said. By seeing the beauty through the struggle Dickey constantly conquered every challenge that stood in her way.

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JV SERVE. Sophia Cavallari (9), one of the two JV team

CORE traditions anticipation Sophia Ousley (10) and Aaliyah Pristell (12) focus intently on their teammates. “I was watching the game excitedly as my teammates played keeping the energy up, cheering on the bench as we won a set,” Ousley said. They waited patiently and supportively for their chance to play.

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This is one of the varsity jerseys with a red number on the front. the varsity players wear these during their games while JV wears red.

The jerseys worn by the players are paid for by the school.

VARSITY SERVE. Sheila Kratzer (11), one of the two varsity team captains, prepares to serve the ball to the opposing team. “I was serving the ball,” Kratzer said.

“In volleyball every play is started with a serve and it’s probably the foundation of the sport.” As she prepares to serve, on the sidelines coach Julia Salo shows her where to serve using her clipboard as the court. With her serving, the varsity team almost went through an entire set without losing a serve.

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captains, tosses the ball up to serve. “I was so determined and ready to win this game, so I put all my power into making this serve count,” Cavallari said. All eyes were on her as she prepared the serve which flew past the other team as an ace. Her serves continued for a few more sets and eventually was a turning point for them to win the game.”

HIGH FIVES. Varsity runs through a tunnel created by their JV teammates after wishing the opposing team the best of luck.

Captain Brianna Drummond (10) led her team through the tunnel.

“Before the beginning of every game, we run underneath our JV players’ hands while giving highfives to get hype for the upcoming game,” Drummond said. Once everyone was through, the varsity team cheered and grouped up into their huddle to review their plan that won the game.

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BEST THING I EVER ATE: TAMPA EDITION “Favorite place to eat is Burger Spot. You know, burgers.

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Chop Chop Shop: Asian Fusion; 4603 N Florida Ave. (0.4 miles) At the sight of the old ‘Nicko’s’, this place offers burgers and Asian fusion bowls for a cheaper price than their counterparts.

Armature Works: many types of food; 1910 N Ola Ave. (2.2 miles)

JORDAN GAYLE, 12

This place has many different restaurants all ranging in price. At first sight it might seem expensive, however while searching the menu each restaurant has options that can fit any budget.

“The best place I’ve ate so far is a place called Origami Sushi, the Volcano Roll is really good.�

Zeko’s: Greek/ American; 806 E Hillsborough Ave. (0.4 miles) This restaurant offers anything from burgers to wings to gyros. It’s unique because it’s a restaurant where you can sit in the ‘lobby’ until 4 am.

JOHN NGUYEN, 10

Trip’s: American; 6416 N Florida Ave. (1.0 miles) This is a traditional diner. They serve all things breakfast, are open late and have fast service.

Aside from breakfast they also have other traditional American meals like burgers and salads.

“Best food I’ve ever eaten is Grilled Chicken Iron Skillet tacos at Besito’s Mexican Restaurant

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Thee Burger Spot: American; 3917 N Tampa St. (0.8 miles) A restaurant with burgers, chicken sandwiches, ice cream and even the infamous ‘Krispy Kreme Burger’ that uses doughnuts as bun.

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THREE LUNCH STORIES We checked out some lunch tables to see what conversation was on the menu

C lunch Across the lunchroom, other students played Uno, heatedly yelling back and forth. “He is cheating,” sophomore Antonio Wanser said. “He puts the cards in his pockets.”

Wanser was referring to sophomore Jimmie Pettis who brought Uno. “No, I don’t have pockets,” Pettis said.

“I wanted to play because we were bored and it’s a fun game,” Pettis said. “I just won two times.”

They all agreed they will play Uno again.

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Senior Andrea Johnson is known as quiet and shy but also as a reader. In middle school, she read books in the halls but after being slammed in the face by a door, she reads before school, when she finishes her classwork and at lunch in fifth period.

Books also help her relate to friends with mental illnesses. “I know people who have both of those and books that involve them help me understand them better, understand their problems and their thought process,” Johnson said.

“I’m here to take your cheese and dip that’s otel,” freshman Zion Crewe-White rapped while standing up. “That’s a bar,” freshman Jayvin Aponte exclaimed with a grin on his face.

The table of freshman boys decided to rap battle after they freestyled on Nov. 30 in fourth period. “I feel like it came out of nowhere, we were all rapping casually and all of a sudden, we asked ‘what if we do this as a friendly competition?’ for the culture and for the spirit but not to be hostile towards each other,” Aponte said.

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CLUBS GIVING BACK Key Club In the past, Key Club members have volunteered under many different organizations. They have decorated bags for Meals on Wheels, helped set up the Metropolitan Ministries tent for Christmas as well as worked at the kitchen at Metropolitan Ministeries.

Members also walked and helped clean up the Breast Cancer awareness walk, cleaned

the HHS cafeteria.

Last week, the club helped out at the Tampa General Hospital dialysis Christmas party to volunteer and take photos of the families.“We usually do one to three activities per month,” junior Sheila Kratzer, the president of Key Club said.

“In the future we plan to decorate more bags, continue to go to Metropolitan Ministries, work with Clean Up Tampa Bay, and participate in Relay for Life,” Kratzer said.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) FCA has previously helped out Metropolitan Ministries around the holidays to help organize the toys they collect at their

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toy drives, so that they can be distributed to children and families.

The club plans to continue this tradition this holiday season as well, and there are plans for future service events beyond the holidays too.

“We’re planning an event where other high school FCA clubs would meet at Hillsborough and hear a message and listen to live worship music,” senior Melia Palomino, co-president of the club, said. “ We also plan to organize a day where all the FCA members can volunteer at Trinity Cafe, a charity that helps homeless and underprivileged people by serving them food and interacting with them.”

Student Musician Volunteers The Student Musician Volunteers club has a consistent service schedule of performing at the Brookdale Northdale Center, a senior living home, once a month.

“Not all of the seniors there have people to visit them so us being there makes them really happy,” senior Camille Somchith, president of the club, said, “Plus it’s not every day where you can listen to live music.” The group plans to have a performance themed around Christmas music this month.

STORY BY JADEN SHEMESH

AP Psychology High-level introductory course providing a look at the human mind with a focus on mental thought processes and behavior.

AP World History An introductory course focused on the orgins of human and early civilizations.

AP Computer Science Advanced computer and technology class for those who want to learn about digital media.

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MEMES IN REVIEW MEMES IN REVIEW JANUARY

Tide pods

People around the world began actually eating tide pods, the ultimate “forbidden snack”

FBI agents

This meme became popular when the internet decided to strike up a conversation with the governement agent spying on them through their webcam

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Precious when you smile

The lyrics to the song “Mine” by artist Bazzi gained popularity with this ultimate wholesome meme

Change my mind guy

A photo of conservative podcaster Steven Crowder seated behind a sign that reads “Male Privilege is a myth / Change My Mind” went viral as a template for an endless number of possibilities

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Malicious Patrick

This image of Patrick from the cartoon Spongebob Squarepants in the midst of a maniacal laugh was used for some truly evil purposes

Gru Charts

This four-panel meme features Gru from the movie Despicable Me using a presentation board. Generally, the third slide is something unexpected and Gru looks back at it in confusion

A look back at the best memes the internet had to offer this year, from weird flexes to eating Tide Pods

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The start of Fortnite memes

The popular survival video game became the subject of various memes, especially following its mobile release

Yodeling Walmart boy

12 year-old Mason Ramsey became an internet sensation when a video of him singing the country song “Lovesick Blues” by Hank Williams in a Walmart went viral

JUNE

Young Thug on the computer

This photo of Young Thug and Lil Durk working the studio went viral due to Young Thug’s stern expression

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This term for an understated air of confidence that we won’t explain here further grew in popularity particularly after the internet was abuzz with some big news about Ariana Grande’s now-ex-fiancé Pete Davidson

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Johnny Johnny

This nursery rhyme about a little boy went viral for its strange animated videos

Celebrity full names

This meme turned Cardi B into Cardigan Backyardigan by revealing celebrities’ “real names”

SEPTEMBER Bongo cat

This video of a cat playing the bongoes was remixed to fit many different songs

Elon Musk smoking weed

A photo of Elon Musk smoking weed became the subject of countless memes

OCTOBER

Weird flex but OK and This ain’t it chief

These phrases became popular Twitter terms describing either strange boasts or unacceptable things

NOVEMBER

Moth memes

This meme consisted of jokes about moth’s strong attraction to light provided by lamps

Infinity War’s “I don’t feel so good”

This meme uses the dispersion technique on photos paired with the line from the movie “I don’t feel so good”

AUGUST

BRADY’S TOP 5 QUOTES Terriers, this is your Principal Gary Brady -- sharing some of his favorite daily quotes 1. “The trouble is, you think you have time.”

2. “You can’t have a million-dollar dream and a minimum wage work ethic.”

3. “There are no limits to what you can accomplish, except those you can place on yourself.”

4. “Some people dream of success, others wake up every morning and make it happen.”

5. “Don’t let my gravestone say I cared more about your GPA than you did.”

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Grape Surgery

A photo of a surgical system performing surgery on a grape went viral

Tik Tok (hit or miss)

This portion of the diss track “Mia Khalifa” by iLOVEFRIDAY became an intant meme STORY BY JOHN DOAN GRAPHICS BY REEMA PATEL

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HOW TO GET YOUR LIFE TOGETHER 1. Keep an agenda! Having an agenda that shows your assignments and upcoming events (academic and social) prevents you from forgetting things. Also include a daily to-do list of everything you want to accomplish.

2. Hygiene! Take regular showers, it makes a huge difference I promise. Wear deodorant, cologne/perfume and frequently brush your teeth. Appearance is the first impression and when you dress appropriately it gives you confidence allowing for good first impressions.

5. Get sleep! Tell yourself you’re going to get off the phone at a certain time and then set your alarm for the next morning and put it across the room. This also helps ensure you’ll get up on time.

6. Keep a clean room! Every day pick things up off of the floor also take some time every morning to make your bed.

This will allow you to come home after school to a nice space that doesn’t make you claustrophobic with all the clutter.

7. Schedules! Do homework and chores at a specific time every day to make it a habit and leave time for relaxing.

3. Limit your stresses! Make self-care a priority. Once a week do something that makes you happy, whether it’s a facemask, or eating a bunch of snacks and watching a movie or just going to bed super early and catching the sunrise the next day.

8. Express yourself! Whether it be drawing, listening to music and dancing around your room or going outside to a secluded spot and just screaming at the top of your lungs. Keeping all your emotions bottled up inside is dangerous. Once you let them out you’ll feel much more calm, cool and collected.

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4. Clear your phone notifications! The bubbles are so annoying and make a huge difference. Every night, go into the apps that have notifications then close the app to remove them.

STUDENT’S FAVORITE APPS Messenger Follow us @HHSToday on Instagram and Snapchat and @HHSTodayOnline on Twitter.

MADELEINE NALLAR, 10

“Snapchat because of the pictures, stories, picture quality and filters.”

BRYAN TRUONG, 12

“Lost it!, I’ve lost 40 pounds in two months. It has a large category of food options to make tracking easier.”

JASON BELTRAN, 10

“Facebook because my family is from Cuba and other places and if I can’t see them I can text them on Facebook and stuff like that.”

ALLIE BULLINGTON, 10

“I do use Khan Academy for studying, like for the SATs and PSATs.” COMPILED BY MERCY TSAY

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PLACES TO GO OVER BREAK miles

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Madeira Beach in Madeira: Have a beach day and explore John’s Pass Village or see the famous “Chicken Church” or Church by the Sea. Downtown St. Petersburg: Visit the Salvador Dali Museum and check out the current Fashion Design at the Dali exhibit, then swing by Haslam’s Bookstore, an expansive and historic new-and-used bookstore.

Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park: Iceskate, listen to music and eat food, and take a walk along the Hillsborough River along the Tampa Riverwalk.

Tampa Grand Prix: Experience go-karting, mini golf, and an arcade and try an escape room at Rabbit Hole Escape Games.

3 THINGS I WISH I HAD DONE DIFFERENTLY “I would have definitely focused more on pursuing my passions because I felt like I spent too much time drowning in tests and quizzes. The importance of mental health is not stressed enough by schools in general.”

“My high school would have You’re experience been more exciting if Invited! I went to more school events with friends and family so now, I’m taking advantage of things like Homecoming and prom.”

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miles Sarasota: Visit the Ringling Museum, a large art and historical museum as well as Anna Maria Island for its expansive beaches.

Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River: See manatees that migrate to this spring for the winter and experience boating, kayaking, and swimming.

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Kennedy Space Center: Visit NASA’s primary rocket launch center and learn more about the space program.

Rainbow Springs: This spring, known for its blue-green hue, offers swimming, tubing, canoeing and kayaking.

“I wish that I didn’t allow my past relationship to distract me from school work and football.”

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LOOKING BACK AT 2018 A recap of key events from 2018 JAN 30

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President Donald Trump gave his first State of the Union Address, which focused on bipartisan unity and compromise on immigration. The speech was criticized by Democrats, but largely praised by other critics.

President Trump nominates Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court. After a lengthy and controversial hearing concerning a sex scandal, he was confirmed.

Four people were killed at a Waffle House in Nashville, Tennesee. The gunman was arrested the following day.

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A mass shooting at Pittsburgh Tree of Life Synagogue results in 11 deaths. Members of the community warn that this is the beginning of a rise of anti-Semitism in the United States.

Following MSD shooting, Florida passed a law to raise the age to buy a gun from age 18 to 21 after intense lobbying from groups like Moms Demand Action and March For Our Lives.

A mass shooting occured at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, killing 17 individuals. The schooting resulted in a movement led by high-schoolers called March For Our Lives.

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“Checkerboards. Everyone has checkerboard shoes and everything.”

AMAYA FELICIANO, 10

“I would say voting was a big trend this year, especially because of the people who ran.”

BRIANNA COOK, 10

“Polaroids. I have a polaroid camera.”

MEKENZI JOHNSON, 10

“Mom jeans became a big trend this year.”

SOPHIA OUSLEY, 10

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RED&BLACK VOLUME 120, ISSUE 4

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Marin Fehl WEB EDITOR Mercy Tsay DEPUTY WEB EDITOR Jaden Shemesh COPY EDITOR Katie Delk PAGE EDITORS Makayla Brown, Johnathan Doan-Truong, Lauren Komar, Reema Patel, Kylie Smith STAFF WRITERS Alex Croft, Ria Dey, Shawn Gist, Ceejay Liberatore, Diadelys Mena, Joshua Morrison, Racine Seide ADVISER Joe Humphrey, MJE PRINCIPAL Gary Brady ABOUT Content decisions are made by student editors MEMBERSHIP Red & Black belongs to the Florida, National and Columbia Scholastic press associations AWARDS 2017-2018 FSPA All-Florida 2016-2017 NSPA Online Pacemaker 2016-2017 NSPA All-American 2016-2017 CSPA Hybrid Silver Crown The EDITORIAL reflects the view of student editors and can be found in the opinion section Bylined COLUMNS represent the viewpoints of their authors

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TO OUR LEADERS: TAKE NOTE For our nation:

For our state:

Members of Congress need to listen to their constituents. They’re elected to govern by the people, so they should govern for them.

But it goes beyond just listening, it requires action. Those who govern need to show us that it’s beyond their own self interests by listening to those who know about the issues than they do.

It’s about listening to doctors, to teachers, to students. It’s about leading according to the voices of the people.

Before Congress can listen, it must be elected fairly, not according to the lines drawn by those who only want to win. If our country prides itself on being a true democracy, then it’s time that those words ring true. We cannot continue to suppress the opinions of voters according to arbitrary district lines drawn as the result of gerrymandering.

If you can drive, you should be able to vote. 16-year-olds are trusted with a license, and they should be trusted to form their own opinions to.

We need to encourage high-schoolers to become involved, but we cannot do so if we deny them the most basic right in any democracy.

Climate change is real. It’s time to stop acting like it’s a political issue and get serious. According to a recent report, we have 12 years to clean up our act, and that starts at a federal level.

We need to increase funding for public schools. Instead of allocating so much money for standardized testing, improvements should be made to our schools and to our teacher’s salaries. We can’t expect our future to be ensured if no one invests in it.

Our state’s policies need to be considered from a diverse perspective.

Women should make decisions about legislation concerning women’s health, teachers should make decisions about our school. The policies that we are expected live by should be made by those who are directly impacted by the consequences.

We need to invest in infrastructure.

Our roads and bridges, especially in the Tampa Bay area, need serious attention, and this isn’t an isolated problem. Everyone must use the roads in this state for transportation, so this should be a top priority.

It’s time that we modernize our laws.

The United States’ incarceration rate is higher than any other country, according to the Miami New Times. And Florida is no exception to this.

With one of the highest incarceration rates in the country, it’s high time that we legalize marijuana. There’s no need to imprison individuals for a minor offense like possession of marijuana, especially when that imprisonment is often racially biased.

For our schools: It’s time for us to offer comprehensive sex education. It needs to go be-

yond that 30 minutes we all had to sit through in middle school that preached abstinence and only abstinence.

The truth is that most teenagers have sex, and they should know how to do it safely. High schoolers should be equipped with sex ed that includes more than just knowledge about how to have safe sex, but consent and information that applies to different sexualities.

We should require classes that teach life skills. Too many graduates leave high school with a diploma but no idea how to open a bank account, choose a healthcare plan or pay off student debt.

While traditional high school courses are necessary, classes that teach applicable skills shouldn’t be treated as an afterthought.

Often, students feel that their administrations don’t have enough awareness of everyday issues the student body faces. Issues like sexual assault, mental health and bathroom usage for transgender students, can be overlooked when decisions are made.

It’s the responsibility of a school’s administration to help students through issues they may be facing on and off campus, which requires knowledge of and response to prevalent issues.

As is, free and reduced lunches don’t cut it. Students who can’t afford to pay for their school lunch should not be punished for it with subpar quality.

For many students, school lunch is the only meal that they will reliably have all day, so it’s time that they meet the nutritional needs of the students who eat them.

DRAWING OUT THE ISSUES

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WE NEED BIG RED CHANGES

CONSPIRACIES CAUSING CONTROVERSY

Our school is old and so is the way we operate, let’s improve it

The Mandela Effect This theory began with Nelson Mandela’s death in 2013. People throughout the world clearly remembered Mandela dying in prison in the 80s and even remember seeing official reports about it. The phenomenon occurs when a large number of people have “contradicting memories of an event occurring, the way things were spelled, etc. Some of the most popular examples include the Berenstain Bears being remembered as the Berenstein Bears, the Monopoly man having a monocle, and the famous Pokémon Pikachu having a black stripe on its tail. Some people connect this with the theory of the world ending in 2012, claiming nothing has felt real since then and that it could even be a glitch in the “simulation.”

Was the moon landing staged?

Some believe the moon landing was fake in order to raise national attention and up-one the Soviet Union amid the Cold War. The speculations started with what appears to be the flag moving in some footage, and if it were real, such a thing wouldn’t be possible because there is no air in space.

Others go as far as noting multiple shadows on the moon, which would go against the Laws of physics, despite there only being one source of light on the moon; the sun. Film director Stanley Kubrick has been accused of being the mastermind behind the stages moon landing footage because of his film, “2001: A Space Odyssey” that came out in 1968 and the moon landing happened a year later.

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We need more funding for the arts. Students have paint, but do not canvases in the art room. Students sing in the halls but there is not a chorus or a space to learn and develop these skills. Students have one director who leads band and orchestra, while many other schools have two different people filling those roles.

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We need to lessen the divide between IB and traditional. There is minimal interaction between the programs and it seems as if we are in separate schools.

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We need more support instead of discouragement from the IB program for electives and extracurricular activities.

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We need proper recognition of and punishment for sexual harassment and bullying. This should not brushed to the side, even for athletes.

Flat Earth Have you ever heard of Antarctica? Series of research and data have been collected in order to prove that our ‘global’ leaders are keeping the truth about the earth from us. Some flat-earthers believe Antarctica is a large wall made of ice to keep us from falling off our “disk” or to prevent us from learning the truth about Earth. They claim no one has ever traveled through the entire continent, but indeed, many people have and few have died in their attempt to cross it. Some flat-earthers have taken it upon themselves to show how easy it is to edit a picture of the earth from outer space, to make it appear round, and if that is the case, all the money NASA spends goes to illustration and false missions. Yes, some pictures from NASA are edited in a way to appear clearer, but it doesn’t necessarily mean its fake, does it? If the Earth was actually flat, why didn’t that stay as the popular belief?

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We need clean bathrooms with soap, towels, locks and feminine products.

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We need nutritious and filling food options.

For some students, the breakfast and lunch might be their only meals of the day.

COLUMN BY KATIE DELK

HOT PICKS FOR COFFEE IN SEMINOLE HEIGHTS Urban Bungalow (6500 N Florida Ave)

Jet City (5803 N Florida Ave)

Spaddy’s (5206 N Florida Ave)

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This location is almost easy to miss because the exterior looks like a little shop especially with all of the Seminole Heights merchandise but when you walk into the place and see the nice comfy couch and all the cute decorations, you can tell there’s something different about it. There is a home-like feel and vibe that is very calming.

Quiet atmosphere so definitely a good place to do work, but a nice place to hang out with friends. Most people prefer the Americanos. Jet city is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and 9- 4 on weekends. There is tasty breakfast and lunch and options for people with food allergies.

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Outdoors and very peaceful. Drinks are made fast and are affordable. The iced vanilla latte is one of the best ones in Seminole Heights. Also available are hot and iced teas for the non coffee drinkers. The mango splash tea and strawberry green tea are delicious and flavorful options.

Most people prefer their plain coffees because the brews are strong but not too overpowering. There is also a good selection of food to get with your coffee. Baristas are extremely knowledgeable about all things coffee and can explain most things to a new coffee drinker.

COLUMN BY KYLIE SMITH GRAPHICS BY JOHN DOAN

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MOVIES TO WATCH FOR

COMPILED BY MAKAYLA BROWN AND JADEN SHEMESH

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The next few months are going to be busy for the film industry as it gets ready to release several new movies.

“Mary Poppins Returns” stars Emily Blunt as the mysterious Mary Poppins who returns to London during an economic depression. This movie is sure to have its viewers knee deep in tissues and popcorn.

Instead of nannying Jane and Michael, she helps them rediscover love and happiness despite life’s difficulties.

James Wan’s “Aquaman” is set to hit the screens on Dec. 21 and it combines adventure, action and fantasy to tell the thrilling story of Arthur Curry, a man who learns he is the heir to Atlantis. As he learns more about the underwater kingdom, he sets out to try to become a better leader. If you’re into advanced graphics and DC comics this will be your perfect screening.

If you’re a fan of the “Transformers” series stay alert because “Bumblebee” is also being released on Dec. 21 and It includes Hailee Steinfeld and John Cena. Along with a unique cast and crew, this movie tells an adventurous story involving Charlie, a 17year old girl who stumbles across Bumblebee- a yellow broken down Volkswagen in the middle of a California junkyard.

Jennifer Lopez shows off her acting talents as she plays Maya, a middle-age woman

attempting to prove to Madison Avenue that common sense is just as necessary as academics. Watch Lopez star in “Second Act.” Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma, and Katrina Kaif star in “Zero”. Zero is a romantic comedy about the relationship between a bachelor and two women who guide him towards finding a solid purpose in life.

If you enjoy action, mystery and comedy be sure to catch Etan Cohen’s “Holmes and Watson” which is set to release Dec. 25. This movie presents a comedic version of private detective Sherlock Holmes and his partner Dr. John Watson who team up to stop the antagonist from killing a queen. Will Ferrell will be starring as Holmes.

“Vice” is a comedy-drama starring Christian Bale as Dick Cheney who does everything in his power to go down as one of the greatest vice presidents America has ever had. “Vice” is scheduled to come out on Dec. 25 and it has already received several nominations for awards such as Best Director and Best Motion Picture.

Felicity Jones plays a fierce Ruth Bader Ginsburg in “On the Basis of Sex” which is based off of the true story of Ginsburg’s climb to success as a Supreme Court justice. This film follows Ginsburg as she rises above societal norms to take part in the 1972

case of Moritz v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue. This movie emphasizes the importance of women’s role in government and the violence in which sex discrimination has caused over the years.

If you’re looking for something light-hearted and full of adventure be sure to catch “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.”

This movie will be fully animated and based off of the Marvel comics. Watch as Spider-Man crosses dimensions to stop reality from being taken over by evil.

Although 2018 is coming to a close, you and your loved ones can choose from a wide variety of movies to make the holidays a special time.

REVIEW BY RIA DEY GRAPHICS BY JADEN SHEMESH

What’s your favorite video game from 2018?

“DBZ Fighterz because the artwork is really good and the gameplay is nostalgic.”

-HANUAR MEDINA, 12

“NBA 2K19 because it allows you to communicate with others through a platform.” -JORDAN WILLIAMS, 9

“Fortnite because I like how it works and I know how to play.”

-HANY MONTERO LEON, 10

“Madden because it’s updated, it’s better than last years, and it’s brand new.”

-ZION LEWIS, 10

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HERE ARE 8 SHOWS YOU SHOULD BINGE WATCH OVER BREAK 1. “The Originals” is about a family who is looking to take back a city that they built and rule everyone who has done them wrong.

2. “Riverdale” is an American teen show that is based on the characters of Archie Comics. It includes comedy, romance, drama and mystery.

WHO ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE YOUTUBERS?

VIEW REPLIES:

“Jeffree Starr. I like the way he handles things and how he reviews products.”

-AMARIYA HALL, 11

“Chocolate Sugar TV. I like the way they do public interviews and embarrass people.”

-CHARLAH SKEETE, 12

“ClarenceNYC TV. He’s funny, cute and can dress. I’m excited to see his new baby on the way.”

-LILYANNA GONZALEZ, 9

“Dolan Twins. They’re hilarious and they do horrible dares to each other. I hope to meet them some day at a meet and greet.”

-YELIANIS SU, 11

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3. “Narcos” is an American crime drama show based on Columbia’s famously powerful and violent drug cartels.

4. “Anne with an E” is a coming-of-age story about an orphan girl who is seeking acceptance and love.

5. “The Good Place” is an American fantasy comedy that’s about a woman who soon becomes to realizes that she hasn’t been a good person and tries to do everything that she can to become a better person.

6. “Black Lightning” is an American superhero series that is based on the DC Comics. The superhero Black Lightning tries to stop bad crimes in his neighborhood and it shows how it affect him and his family.

7. “Atypical” is a coming of age heartfelt comedy about a teenage boy Sam who is autistic.

8. “90210” is an edgy spin-off of the iconic drama Beverley Hills, 90210. The new version looks at life through the eyes of Annie Wilson and Dixon Wilson, whose first day at Beverly Hills shows that are not in Kansas anymore and they face situations with friends that they’ve never encountered before.

REVIEW BY RACINE SEIDE COMPILED BY MAKAYLA BROWN AND JADEN SHEMESH PHOTOS COURTESY OF APPLE MUSIC

COME JOIN US IN AN UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER CONTEST! Do you love ugly Christmas sweaters? Do you think you have the best one in the whole school? If the answer to either of those is “yes”, then you should meet at the H Patio before 8:30 a.m.

Thursday, Dec. 13 to compete in the ugly sweater contest.

Both teachers and students are welcome to compete to see who has the most festive gear. Judging will be based on creativity and ugliness. If the judges think you have the best ugly sweater or the most creative one, you could win a gift card.

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TOP 5 FASHION TRENDS OF THE YEAR 1. FANNY PACKS Throughout the year students, both girls and boys, have taken part in the trend of wearing fanny packs either traditionally around the waist or over one shoulder across their chest. Senior E’Mani Johnson shows off her translucent holographic fanny pack which also goes along with this years trends.

2.GRAPHIC HOODIES With the weather getting colder the past few months, students have started wearing traditional sweatshirts but with different patterns and graphic elements printed on them. Sophomore Brad Silvera Palacios shows off his newest sweatshirt paired with light-wash ripped jeans which also were popular in mens fashion this year.

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3. FITTED SHORT SKIRTS Varying in material, many girls started wearing these skirts during summer and have continued to wear them since. Most common in jean material and suede most girls pair the skirts with some sort of crop top or off the shoulder tops. Senior Christy Hart poses in her outfit showing off her take o the trend.

4. CHAMPION What started off as a company who sold their clothes in Walmart and other shopping centers, Champion recreated their brand by redesigning their logo and putting their clothes in stores like Pacsun and Urban Outfitters bring the overall price and value of the clothes up. Students like senior Joel Joseph wear Champion’s Causal and street wear.

5. NIKE AIR FORCE 1’S

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These shoes which originally came out in the color white in 1982 have always been a classic shoe both girls and boys could wear. This wear Nike has created several new versions of the dated shoe to add more variety to buyers wardrobe. Leaning while posing for a picture sophomore Gabriel Maestre shows off his shoes.

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TOP LEFT After the take down, senior Yeikalee Ortega runs a half nelson. “She’s using it to use my head against me to take me down,” freshman Annslee Maloy said.

TOP RIGHT Senior Daniel Malats and sophomore Brad Silvera Palacios stand in the basic stance, hand fighting. BOTTOM RIGHT To take each other down and put each other off balance, senior Daniel Sanders and sophomore Reginald Johnson practice running the pike. “You hold on to their leg with your head down to their inner thigh and you pull their leg back and rotate their body,” Sanders said.

PHOTOS BY KATIE DELK

SURVIVING THE SOCCER SEASON

Five soccer players speak about the ways and techniques they use to survive the games throughout season BELOW “I love soccer, I’ve been playing since i was 11 so the game means everything to me. Thats what powers me through the lower moments of a game.”

-Brianna Joseph, 12

ABOVE “ When the team goes out to eat or whenever we bond it helps me when playing and helps me focus on the game because we have a close bond with each other”.

-Sarah Rodriguez, 10

BELOW “What helps me survive soccer is practicing and working with my teammates because we have such a close bond.”

-Jazmine Vallejo, 12

ABOVE “Ive been playing simce i was 9 and when I was younger my soccer coach died. So i survive through the season in his honor.”

-Aija Williams-Cole, 11

ABOVE “No matter what’s going on in the field, always plays like the scoreboard says 0-0. No matter what, play your best.”

-Jenniffer Garcia, 11 COMPILED BY DIADELYS MENA PHOTOS BY MAKAYLA BROWN

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PRACTICE BAG ESSENTIALS

Seniors Brianna Joseph and Pranav Nemani are athletes. Joseph plays soccer, and Nemani plays basketball.

This is what they bring to practice

Joseph’s items Raincoat

For just in case if the weather gets bad and she needs to cover up.

Cleats

These are important because they are used for playing soccer but arent usually worn off the field.

Water

Needed to stay hydrated during games and practices.

Cleansing wipes

Good for wiping off makeup or sweat before and after a game or practice.

Extra Jersey

Keeping this is helpful in the event that there is a last minute decision where the team needs to change into their other uniform.

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Nemani’s items Deodorant

This is needed for before and after practice to maintain good hygiene, especially after morning practice.

Change of clothes

Since basketball practices in the morning, a change of clothes is important for after the practice and before school.

Slides

Slides are used as a comfortable, and laid back switch from practice shoes.

Tape

Medical tape is neede to wrap up any hurt joints to prevent an issue from growing during practice.

Mouth Piece

These are important because one needs to be worn at every game and sometimes practice.

GRAPHICS BY LAUREN KOMAR

The basketball season has started and the Terriers are looking to match last season’s success. The starters for this season are Warren Mclymont, Christian Deleon, Tyriq James, Qadiir Wajd and Xavion Lockwood. These players are some of the key players on the team contributing with points and assists and leading the team.

Christian DeLeon Grade: senior Height: 5-foot-10 Position: guard Number: 11 Years on the team: 2 Favorite NBA player: Kyrie Irving

Xavion Lockwood Grade: senior Height: 6-foot-6 Position: forward Number: 25 Years on the team: 3 Favorite NBA player: Kobe Bryant

Warren Mclymont Grade: senior Height: 6-foot-4 Position: forward Number: 14 Years on the team: 2 Favorite NBA player: James Harden

Tyriq James Grade: junior Height: 6-foot-2 Position: guard Number: 20 Years on the team: 3 Favorite NBA player: Rajon Rondo

Quadiir Wajd Grade: senior Height: 6-foot-6 Position: forward Number: 22 Years on the team: 2 Favorite NBA player: Karl-Anthony Towns

PHOTOS BY MAKAYLA BROWN STORY BY SHAWN GIST AND LAUREN KOMAR