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I was immediately obsessed. I had to watch all of the movies before Avengers.

By JESSIE JALCA Superheroes and villains have been popular since the heroes of ancient mythology. Now that they have their own movies, their popularity has grown.

With plans for more film productions and shows, this surge in hero adoration shows no signs of slowing. “[After seeing The Avengers for the first time], I was immediately obsessed.

I had to watch all of the movies [that

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took place] before The Avengers,” junior Sarah Wilhide said.

Marvel and DC Comics have released prospective movie dates up to 2020. Currently, fans giddily wait for the new Avengers: Age of Ultron movie release on May 1, but producers are two steps ahead with May 4, 2018 and May 3, 2019, planned for the releases of Avengers: Infinity War Part One and Avengers: Infinity War Part Two. After the Avengers’ success ranked them number one in the box office’s superhero movies category, producers began thinking far into the future. For

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now, however, fans have to take it one production at a time as they anticipate the upcoming Avengers movies.

“The Avengers movie [was my favorite], because they did so well with the comics. They are the greatest superheroes, and it is cool to see how they teamed up and put aside their differences. [They exceeded my expectations] with a whole lot more action and purpose than I was hoping,” freshman Adrian Ayers said.

Wilhide agrees, anticipating the next

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Like the Christian group that distributed Bibles in 2012, the Satanic Temple had the right to distribute their literature as well.

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The School Board arrived at the right decision by forbidding “passive distribution,” but for the wrong reasons.

Backwards, in high heels In a superhero world that lacks female-driven stories, there is one woman who dares to battle sexism in a post World War II workplace. This woman, possessing no superpowers, is a true superhero. Peggy Carter is a positive female role model for women who refuses to conform to what society expects from her.

Marvel Comics has around 200 heros, some with special powers and some without. But there is one hero that goes unrecognized. She does not wear a cool outfit nor does she have a cool nickname: she is Agent Carter, and she can do everything a man can do backwards and in high heels.

Making her first appearance in Captain America: The First Avenger, Peggy Carter is simply a love interest.

Not given much screen time, she is only shown helping Captain Rogers.

However, the recent television series, Agent Carter, proves that she not only deserves her own TV show, but she should have been a hero with her own comic book. She is an independent woman who proves she is the best agent and is arguably better than superheroes.

Working at the Strategic Scientific Reserve, the male agents treat Peggy Carter like a secretary. They do not involve her in any of their work, which is just as well, because she does not need them to carry out her own investigations.

Using her skills and following her gut, she does more work in one day than a whole team of agents can do in a month. Then Carter manipulates situations so her coworkers receive the credit for her hard work. She is the best agent they have, yet they think she is only useful for getting lunch.

It can be argued that Black Widow is similar to Peggy Carter in that they are both women of Marvel who do not possess any superpowers. But Black Widow is first and foremost a trained assassin, not an agent. She has a dark history and usually solves her problems by killing. Carter, although more than capable of cutting throats, is skilled in attaining intel and getting to the bottom of cases, that no man can solve, without harming a fly.

After watching the first season of Agent Carter, it is clear that she is the strongest agent at the SSR. Yet in Captain America: The First Avenger, she is nothing more than the superhero’s love interest, when in reality she could be Lady America, putting aside the fact that she is British.

If given the same serum as Captain America, she could save the world all while getting lunch for her sexist coworkers and running in high heels.

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By SAM SCHIFFER All religions must be seen as equal in the eyes of the government, a basic tenet of the United States Constitution. However, after the Orange County School Board voted 7-1 to ban the passive distribution of all religious materials, it violated the Satanic Temple’s first amendment right to participate in the practice.

The Orange County School Board’s decision to ban the practice was misguided in that it denied the Satanic Temple their right to distribute passively, it proved the Board’s favoritism of Christianity over other religions and illustrated why it was a mistake to approve the practice in the first place.

In 2012, OCPS adopted a policy that allowed the “passive distribution” of bibles on school campuses. This meant that the third party presenting the literature was not allowed to engage the students in any way. The perrogative to pick up a bible had to be purely the students’.

In November, the Satanic Temple requested OCPS to allow them to begin passive distribution of their literature: a satanic activities and coloring book. That is when the Orange County School Board decided to ban the distribution of religious materials altogether, effectively illustrating their unconstitutional picking and choosing of religious denominations to support or allow.

Like the Christian group that distributed bibles in 2012, the Satanic Temple had the right to distribute their literature as well. As a public institution, it is the School Board’s duty to not distinguish between religions. “...It seems we’ve exposed that the open forum was never truly open at all, and the passive distribution policy was never intended for the ‘advantage of’ nonChristian materials,” Lucien Greaves, spokesman for the Satanic Temple, said in an Orlando Weekly editorial. Greaves is absolutely right in his assessment of the passive distribution policy: it was passed under the illusion of an open forum.

Allowing the passive distribution of religious materials is the reason the School Board arrived at this point. If the practice had not been established, differing religious groups would not be suing OCPS for discrimination. Allowing the distribution of bibles quickly led to a slippery-slope that the School Board was woefully unprepared to handle.

Instead of allowing the Satanic Temple to distribute their literature, they instead decided to, not only deny the Temple the right that the School Board had given them, but also close the entire open forum, angering other religious organizations in the process; an unintended consequence of their action.

“People who have been involved with it at our church says it’s gone very well and now the Satanic Temple is throwing it into chaos,” Pastor Troy Schmidt who handed out bibles in 2012, said.

OCPS made a mistake by allowing the distribution of bibles. They crossed the line separating church and state set by our founding fathers at the genesis of the nation. Three years later, the board flip flopped on their decision and forbid passive distribution, the right choice, but indecisive and for all the wrong reasons.

ßletters to the editor Some say passive distribution should not have ever been allowed due to separation of church and state. Others say since it has been allowed, there should not be biases against non-Christian religions and the policy should be open to all.

Here’s what some of you had to say on the topic.

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Constitutional rights limited

I believe the Satanic Temple should be able to distribute just as the bibles were. Now, I don’t necessarily support any one more than the other, but it’s freedom of religion. Are we going to allow one religion to be practiced while the other cannot? That’s limiting our rights in the Constitution.

Aiden O’Donnell, junior

No place in schools

Religion should be kept out of school systems so students’ ideas aren’t manipulated by religion. I go to school to learn; I go to church for religion.

Orian Burzic, senior

Satanic beliefs destructive

I do not think the Satanic Temple should be allowed to distribute literature to students. I don’t think satanic beliefs are good for kids in schools. Their beliefs are bad, harsh, and against others. It involves killing animals and other things. Other religions don’t have negative actions.

Camilo Moreno Martinez, junior

Matter of equality

I believe they should. I have no affiliation with this religion and I never will. But this is all a matter of equality.

You either let them do it or stop the

distribution of bibles. There shouldn’t be any religious promotion of any kind.

There are too many religions to satisfy all. Again, make it equal, let them pass out what they want to – or do not allow at all.

Jailis Irizarry, senior

Passive distribution was bad to begin with

The Satanic Temple should not be allowed to distribute their material because the “passive distribution” policy should not have been adopted in the first place. Public schools should not have anything to do with religion.

Students’ religions are respected but the schools should not be giving out religious material.

Samuel Ayala, junior

What’s the point

What’s the point in passing around bibles if other religions can’t pass around their own literature? Not everyone is Christian, so they should have literature for every religion or none at all.

Betsy Pratt Martinez, junior

Satanic religion corrupts

No, [the Satanic Temple should not be allowed to distribute] because they only worship hatred and do terrible

things. Innocent people shouldn’t be introduced to books that psychopaths wrote just for public eye.

Kaylee Phillips, junior

Welcome all religions

I think the Satanic Temple should be allowed to distribute their literature because that’s what they believe in and they should be allowed to promote what they believe like every other religion. No religion is proven to be correct.

Elissa Outar, freshman

Allow them to distribute

The Satanic Temple should be allowed to distribute literature like other religions because this country is based on our constitution. The First Amendment gives us Freedom of Religion, so if one religion gets rights, all religions should get rights.

Yet, there should be boundaries set in place for the distribution of anything religious at schools. They should not be able to force religious things on anyone, letting them come to you, and also the item should be school appropriate, nothing vain or provocative. These regulations that I mention have to be enforced for every religion so that none of them are discriminated.

Abigail Smith, freshman

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HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT OBAMA’S EXECUTIVE ORDER?

March 19 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Boone High School freshman cafeteria.

Representatives from Valencia College will be sharing information about the dual enrollment process, advantages of being in the program and answer any questions that one may have.

I think it is good because everyone should have the right to live [in the United States] and families should be kept together.

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By SAM SCHIFFER In November of 2014, President Obama announced an executive order that will keep 4 million parents with their children. The proposed action would grant a legal reprieve to the undocumented parents of U.S. citizens that have resided in the country for at least five years, removing the constant threat of deportation.

The move is hotly contested by the republican controlled House and Senate, who have threatened to defund Homeland Security if Obama does not back down. This will shut down an agency designed to protect the American border, opening up the U.S. to dangerous drug cartels; an ironic move considering that the republicans wish

to strengthen border security.

Childish politics aside, the executive action is the immigration reform that parties from both sides of the aisle are demanding. Four million families will be kept together, the federal debt will be stabilized and America will uphold its identity as a nation of immigrants.

In the Summer of 2014, tens of thousands of unaccompanied children flooded across the border from Central America in search of a better life, free from drug cartels and extreme poverty. Mothers and fathers sent their children away so they could have a chance at a real life in the United States.

The president’s executive action would ensure that this unimaginable tragedy does not occur in the U.S. Parents will witness their children’s first steps, see them off to their first day of school, and be there for all of life’s milestones without having the constant threat of deportation hanging over their heads. The action is not a political antic or Obama trying to leave a legacy, it is just the right thing to do.

It is a common stereotype that immigrants come to the United States and eat up the taxpayers’ dollars while on

welfare. This could not be further from the truth. It is, in fact, quite the opposite. According to the Hamilton Project, immigrants’ productivity raises the U.S. Gross Domestic Product by an estimated $37 billion per year. Economists calculate that, as a result of immigration, 90 percent of nativeborn Americans with at least a high-school diploma have seen wage gains and more than a quarter of U.S. technology and engineering businesses launched between 1995 and 2005 had a foreign-born founder. In addition to that, immigration reform would help stabilize the federal debt by encouraging more younger workers to come to the country, who will pay taxes without drawing on Social Security and Medicare until they are older and need the services.

The United States is unique in that 100 percent of its residents are Native American, immigrants or are descended from immigrants. Although it may be a cliche, the United States is, and always has been, a melting pot of different cultures. Instead of trying to keep immigrants out, the president’s executive order upholds America’s identity as a nation of many cultures.

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from deportation, people can come to the U.S. as long as they bring a child with them. No paperwork is involved with illegal immigration, so an adult could come to this country and claim they were brought as a child in order to receive citizenship. To protect the family structure, the act gives parents of children brought to the U.S. illegally immunity from deportation. In theory this sounds like a great idea, however, it essentially gives illegal immigrants protection from deportation as long as they can cross a line drawn in the dirt with their children, giving them access to public welfare usually at taxpayers’ expense.

Although there are legal and financial downsides to Obama’s immigration act, there are some positive impacts.

The act will give around 4 million immigrants an easier path to legal citizenship to the United States by protecting them from deportation. Most of these immigrants came to the U.S. as children or are family of legal immigrants.

However, challenges against the executive order in court promise to be long and complicated. Representatives of 16 states, mostly republican, led by Texas governor, Greg Abbott, claim the president has broken laws founded in the nation’s Constitution regarding separation of power. On top of the legal battles, until the issue is resolved, immigrants that will be affected by the order are uncertain of their future regarding deportation and public welfare often without paying taxes.

Although the immigration act helps some immigrants who need help, any good that comes out of Obama’s executive action come at too high a cost for our nation both financially and in terms of power given to the office of the President.

Obama’s executive order causes too many problems to be effective enough to justify it.

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By SAM EMSLEY President Obama overstepped his authority as President of the United States with his immigration Executive Order.

The executive order sidesteps the systems in place to prevent presidential power expanding, encourages illegal immigration and will cause a long, expensive legal battle at taxpayer expense.

When the United States was founded, separation of power was structured to not allow one branch of government to become too powerful, this is also known as the system of checks and balances. The power and goal of each branch has changed over time, but this action takes the power of the executive branch too far, and if it is upheld will set the precedent of what a president can do with his executive power. What the president should have done is allow the structures in place to take its course.

Before the president signs a bill into law, that bill must be voted on and passed by the House of Representatives and Senate, with representatives from all states. This allows the bill to be tweaked by members of both parties and many different points of view, allowing for the best representation of what the people of the United States want.

The order will also encourage illegal immigration to the United States. Because the order protects eligible immigrants

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The Cold War is over 20 years old now and a change in the relationship between the two countries is probably needed.

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By CONOR KVATEK Two decades have passed since President John F. Kennedy placed economic sanctions on Cuba. Today, President Barack Obama and Cuba’s president, Raul Castro, are restoring diplomatic ties between the two countries in hopes that they will rekindle a relationship.

President Kennedy enacted the embargo when Fidel Castro, Cuba’s president 1976-2008, and his regime adopted heavy communist ideologies from the Soviet Union.

The embargo itself entailed heavy restriction on free trade and allowance of free travel to and from Cuba. However, the U.S. still gave food and medicine to Cuba in 2001 when a hurricane struck Cuba, leaving billion is the cost of the people in desperate need of basic the Cuban Embargo goods. The government strengthened on the U.S. economy annually. the embargo with the 1992 Cuban Democracy Act and the 1996 HelmsBurton Act. These acts state that the embargo may not be lifted until Cuba decides to hold free and fair elections thousand jobs could and move to a democratic form of be created in the government that excludes the Castros.

U.S. if the embargo “The Castro’s are still a communist on Cuba is lifted. regime. Over the past several years the U.S. has tried to cut our ties with dictators. Normalizing relations with Cuba would have us befriending a communist regime that does not treat its people with respect and does not honor civil liberties,” U.S. history percent of Cuban teacher Nicholas Hortze said.

Americans surveyed Restoring diplomatic ties and in 2011 said they lifting the sanctions on Cuba means found the embargo there would no longer be restrictions to be ineffective. on free trade or travel in and out of the country. It does not mean the bad blood that has existed between the U.S. and Cuba has suddenly vanished into thin air. The U.S. still has not reached its goal of trying to force the Cuban political system into adopting a more democratic nature.

“It will be more economic freedom with the communist country that could help in our rough economy,” sophomore John-Michael Fernandez said.

The 50th anniversary of the embargo was Feb. 7, 2012.

Fifty years later Cuban Americans see that nothing has changed, Cold War ideologies are still present and an embargo that has yielded none of the results that it intended to is still in place. Therefore Cuban Americans agree that the embargo is not working and that it is simply a relic of the past.

“The economic sanctions have been in place for over 50 years now and have not yielded the results that they were originally intended to do. The Cold War is 20 years old, and

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JetBlue opened training lodge

On March 2, JetBlue opened a $25 million training facility and lodge at Orlando International Airport.

Mayor Buddy Dyer and JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes spoke at the unveiling of the four-story, 196-room building at the JetBlue campus. According to JetBlue, about 7,000 crew members and visitors are expected at the building each year. The lodge created 70 permanent jobs in Orlando while the carrier employs nearly 1,400 people in Orlando.

GSA club starts federal trial

A trial began March 2 over the debate of the Lake County school district’s refusal to allow a middle school to start a Gay-Straight Alliance club. The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida filed suit against the Lake School Board in December 2013, representing Hannah Faughnan, a student at Carver Middle School in Leesburg. Faughnan and school board members will take the witness stand. The judge presiding on the bench trial is U.S. District Judge William Terrell Hodges.

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VIVA OBAMA. President Obama supporter Peter Bell, right, debates with anti-Obama demonstrators at Versaille’s Restaurant in Miami on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014, after President Obama’s decision to normalize relations between Cuba and the United States.

a change in the relationship between these two nations is probably needed,” Hortze said.

Possible economic benefits that might arise from opening trade are the imports of Cuban pineapples and sugar cane which are important for agricultural trade in America. Travel companies, like Expedia, have also said how they will gladly help plan trips to Cuba if the embargo were to be lifted.

“I think that Cuban people here will feel free to travel back and [Cubans] will feel free to travel,” sophomore Cynthia Maza Perez said.

Cuban Americans simply want to go home, forgetting the political issues they face and focusing instead on the hope that they may, one day, return to Cuba. They wish to reunite with a home they have not seen in decades and people who have been stuck within Cuba for just as long.

“As a Cuban American, it would mean a lot because that is a place that is a part of me. It’s my blood and I’d love to experience my natural culture,” senior Alessandra Ruiz said.

For the trade embargo to actually be lifted requires President Obama to gain complete congressional approval.

This means while the U.S and Cuba have shaken hands and exchanged words, the embargo still remains, and is expected to for quite some time, as many Cuban Americans feel congress will not give approval to lift the sanctions.

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On March 2, schools in Lake, Orange, Osceola, photo/ SALEM HIGH Seminole and Volusia counties reported problems as students in grades 8 to 10 tried to take the writing section of the new Florida Standards Assessment. The schools had trouble logging into the system and some had to cancel testing for the day. According to Senator Bill Montford, D-Tallahassee, and the executive director of the Florida Association of District School Superintendents, at least 35 of 67 school districts reported problems, and not all tried to test students Monday.

Ex-minister admits to receiving child porn Mark DeHaven, an ex-worship minister, pleaded guilty in an Orlando federal courtroom to a charge of receiving child pornography through the Internet. DeHaven is scheduled for sentencing at 9 a.m. May 21. He faces at least five years and as much as 20 years in federal prison and possible fines of up to $250,000. DeHaven remains held without bond at the John E. Polk Correctional Facility in Sanford.

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Clinton’s personal emails recovered

According to the State Department, Hillary Rodham Clinton used a private email account for her official government business when she was Secretary of State and did not routinely preserve and turn over those emails for government records collection. photo/MARK GAIL/MCT Clinton was investigated for sending over 300 personal emails in 2012. The New York Times reported 55,000 pages of emails were submitted. Clinton is a potential 2016 presidential candidate.

Google offers own cellular network plan

On Monday, March 2, Google announced it is going to start offering its own cellular network plan. Vice President Sundar Pichai says Google is working with unnamed network operators on developing a cellular plan. Google hopes to bridge the gap between the realms of Internet services and mobile device software. Google is not looking to compete with other cellular companies, it wants to create new facets such as finding a way to provide a “seamless” Internet connection when a device moves from Wi-Fi to cellular coverage.

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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BOOK?

April 1 and 15 will be regular school days instead of early release days due to elementary FSA which will disrupt the bus schedule and juniors taking the SAT.

Harry Potter [because] it is Harry Potter, it needs no further explanation.

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Student inspires others with Just 1 Book

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Sarah Dewitzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charity gives books to children

By ALEXIS BUSKIRK After reading an article on local poverty, 12-year-old Sarah Dewitz decided to start â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just 1 Bookâ&#x20AC;? to give disadvantaged kids a book of their own.

She has since spoken at charity events and won awards including, most recently, the Nickelodeon Halo Effect Award for January.

Every month, Nickelodeon recognizes one teen for the work he has done to help their community.

Recipients receive $5,000 for a charity of their choice. Dewitz has chosen to spend the money on her own charity.

The award gave Just 1 Book additional exposure. It also showed Dewitz and everyone helping her, including freshman David Bruno who has aided in the collection of books, that their hard work is noticed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It made me feel proud of her and her cause,â&#x20AC;? Bruno said.

As an avid reader, Dewitz knew that books could provide an escape for kids and wanted to give one to those who might not be able to afford their own book. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew I could not imagine my life without books,â&#x20AC;? Dewitz said.

The organization started small, buying books from garage sales and receiving them as gifts from friends and family. Dewitz also asked her elementary school to help out.

Since the start of Just 1 Book in 2012, Dewitz has received 30,000 books from Scholastic Book Fairs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sarahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission perfectly aligns with our mission to help inspire a life long

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love of reading in all children,â&#x20AC;? Dillion Kalkhurst, Director of Corporate and Community Alliances for Scholastic, said.

The Dewitz family moved the continuously growing collection from her garage to a storehouse and then to an office. They can now be seen delivering free books in what Dewitz and her family has named the â&#x20AC;&#x153;book mobile,â&#x20AC;? a van with the charityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s logo on the outside and shelves full of books from which children can take as many books as they want for free. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of children do not believe us [when we tell them the books are free] and their eyes get as big as grapefruits,â&#x20AC;?

Dewitz said.

Help from different people and organizations contributed to the growth of Just 1 Book. The biggest help, comes from Dewitzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family, who not only support her ambitions but also actively helps her make them a reality. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We put hundreds of hours in, in a single week [and it is] absolutely worth every minute,â&#x20AC;? Sharlene Dewitz, Sarahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, said.

The school became a supporter of Dewitz and her charity soon after it was started. However it became an even bigger help and inspiration when Dewitz became a student. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[Attending Boone] has given me a lot of peer input and made me realize how much my peers appreciate what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m doing,â&#x20AC;? Dewitz said.

Dewitz hopes to continue to expand and grow her charity in the future.

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ßstatestats Florida State University hosts Boys and Girls State every year and offers dorms for participants.

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of each gender are awarded a twoyear scholarship to Tallahassee Community College and a twoyear scholarship to FSU. The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors both Boys and Girls State. Their local office is located on 529 Fairlane Ave., Orlando.

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FAMILY PHOTO. After spending a week getting to know one another, the young women of Immokalee, the city they were assigned to, take a group photo. “It was an experience I will never forget,” senior Truc Phan said. The girls in the made-up city of Immokalee still keep in touch.

Students excel in state program Upcoming seniors participate in week-long experience in Tallahassee

By NATALIE DISLA Then junior Truc Phan, a senior now, sat nervously amongst other girls from Orange County as she waited for her number to be called for her interview. In her head, she went over the names and positions of local representatives and superintendents and major facts about Florida’s legislative branch of government.

Out of the 500 girls who were accepted into Girls State, Phan, a member of the Law Magnet, was one of them.

Girls State is a program at Florida State University and allows students who have completed their junior year and have at least a 3.0 GPA to participate in a week-long learning experience about state and local governments.

“I wanted to let loose, step out of my comfort zone, meet new people who share the same interests and motivations, to learn about the government and to enhance my public speaking skills,” Phan said.

While most participants are nominated by teachers for this program, Phan’s friend, alumni Elizabeth Barahona, inspired her to take a risk and nominate herself.

This experience consists of three days of classes; Florida State History, The Legislative Process and Law. Participants must pass the exam for each class and must pass a portion of the Florida BAR Exam. The BAR exam consists of all of the topics taught in law school, such as Florida Constitutional

Law, Torts, Criminal Law, Family Law, Property Law and Contract Law. All law students must pass this exam before becoming attorneys. During the last two days, the participants are assigned to a city, must run for an office of their choice and create and attempt to pass a bill.

Young men are also offered this opportunity in Boys State.

Senior Samuel Capell, whose mother and both brothers participated in this legislative program, was one of the 500 boys selected in Florida. He believed he would be a good candidate for Boys State because of his skills in public speaking and knowledge of government, which shined through during his interview. He was the only one to answer every question correctly during his interview. “[Being one of the 500 boys selected] feels good. I am glad I was eligible for something like this because they have high standards,” Capell said.

His mother and two older brothers recommended him to nominate himself for Boys State after enjoying their experience with the program. His two brothers helped him prepare for the nerve-racking interview. “[My favorite part of Boys State was] definitely the last two days in the capitol. There were topics that I was really interested in and enjoyed debating,” Capell said.

Capell was elected into the House of Representatives during the mock government session of Boys State and had to propose and debate bills amongst his fellow representatives.

Phan originally ran to be a Florida Supreme Court Justice, but failed to make it past the general election, so she ran for Senate instead. This time, she succeeded and also became the

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Phan learned to create her own path when opportunities did not present themselves and to believe in herself when no one else did. She also learned to be more confident and less afraid to voice her opinions. “[If someone wanted to participate in Girls or Boys State I would recommend to] never be afraid to step out of one’s comfort zone. I stepped out and not only did I overcome my fear of public speaking, but I also got a sisterhood that will last me a lifetime,” Phan said.

Both Phan and Capell created lifelong friendships within their cities while they were in Tallahassee. They also experienced dorm life as they shared a room with a fellow participant and city member at FSU. Phan’s friends provided moral support when she did not win her election for the Florida Supreme Court.

“Each one of them were like sisters to me. We still keep in contact and they were and still are my moral support,” Phan said.

After participating in this week-long event, Phan and Capell gained more government experience than the average student, giving them an advantage against other students when applying for colleges, jobs and internships.

Capell will attend FSU and Phan hopes to attend Emory University in the Fall.

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By STEPHANIE LANDIS Each year, 17.2 million tourists travel to Florida to visit Disney theme parks. But Walt Disney World is also a major attraction for Floridians seeking a job. “[Working at Disney] taught me a lot about upstanding customer service. I compare everything to Disney. It is where I first learned to be professional” English teacher Merrideth Buchanan said.

Buchanan worked in entertainment at Walt Disney World during college as a dancer and as a character friend.

High school students have the opportunity to work not only in Disney’s restaurants and shops but also in entertainment as dancers, performers or as a “friend” of a Disney character. The Walt Disney Company does not allow cast members to say they are a character because they want to keep the magic of the characters alive.

The company wants to hire the best character look-alikes and performers for the parks.

“If you aren’t cast, it doesn’t mean anything against you. They have a certain look in mind and as the day goes on and they see more people, someone better fits their image,” junior Drew Porterfield said.

Porterfield auditioned to be a princess friend. She did not get the part but plans to keep trying. In her first audition, she was costumed for Rapunzel.

The Disney audition website recommends one is prepared to act as a famous Disney character without speaking to the guests. Hair and eye color are not important. Blondes can be Belle’s friend through the magic of wigs. Character friends also apply makeup to look the part.

“When a 5 year old hugs Sleeping Beauty at Magic Kingdom and then dines with her back at the hotel and she looks completely different, they can tell. You have to think in a five year old mindset,” Porterfield said.

Not everyone will become friends with a prince or princess, however. Others who may not look the part but fulfill a height requirement can be cast elsewhere as friends of characters such as Mickey, Minnie or Winnie the Pooh.

Being cast as Mickey’s friend comes with limitations.

Mickey and his friends are not allowed to speak to guests.

Signatures need to look the same from every Mickey.

Disney is not only magical for its guest but also its cast members. If a guest is smiling, so is the cast member that made his smile magically appear. “[Memories of interacting with guests] are the ones that I hold closest to my heart. My training at Disney allowed me to open up more than I had before,” Buchanan said.

Working as a Disney cast members has its perks, such as discounts and breaks in shifts which allows for plenty of homework time for working students.

“I would [recommend working for Disney] if you have the energy and enthusiasm and love Disney,” Buchanan said.

Visit disneyauditions.com to review requirements and find audition dates and times at Walt Disney World.

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By CIARA MCCOY With new Marvel and DC movies steadily approaching, audiences are craving more. Marvel, which began in 1939, has an average film gross of $190 million, while DC started in 1934 and has an average film gross of $129 million. DC has not made as many movies over the past 15 years as Marvel, but in the next five years, that is set to change.

Both companies are planning to expand on already in-progress series such as The Avengers, Captain America and Batman. Meanwhile, comic books such as Ant-Man, Deadpool and Aquaman are set to release as movies in the next five years. This spread is focused on the comics and their expanding franchises, and how they have affected people who have been waiting for their favorite comic book characters to come to life.

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movie. “[I’m looking forward to seeing] Age of Ultron, because I want to see [the characters] all together,” Wilhide said.

Marvel planned more than the Avengers sequels. Captain America: Civil War is scheduled for release on May 6, 2016, with a surprise. Since 1999, when Sony bought Spider-Man film rights, the hero has been off-limits from Disney film productions. Sony has obtained full rights to Spider-Man on the big screen, and they have used these rights in producing the Spider-Man and The Amazing Spider-Man franchises.

Because of this, Disney could not do anything with Spidey in movies. However, Disney and Sony have recently struck a deal, and they have announced Spider-Man’s appearance in the new Captain America movie.

For those like Ayers, who wanted Spider-Man to be added to the Avengers’ team, Spidey’s cameo is a dream come true.

Despite the nearly $500 million in box office sales, Sony Pictures publicized that The Amazing Spider-Man franchise will no longer be continued, and Andrew Garfield will not sustain his role as Peter Parker. One of Sony’s reasons is that he is getting too old for the high schooler role they are looking for - he will be turning 31 this year.

X-Men movies are also planned for further production expansion, with Ryan Reynolds reprising his role as Wade Wilson in the release of Deadpool on Feb. 12, 2016, and branching out to Gambit’s release on Oct. 7, 2016, starring Channing Tatum.

The Fantastic Four is scheduled for release Aug. 5, starring Miles Teller as Mister Fantastic, Kate Mara as Invisible Woman, Michael B. Jordan as Human Torch and Jamie Bell as The Thing. Fox producers hope this reboot will exceed its 2005 predecessor’s box office total lifetime gross of over $150 million.

Like Marvel, DC has a booked schedule ahead of them.

Soon after The Flash’s TV series began on the CW, DC announced that The Flash will also be made into a movie and is planned for release on March 23, 2018. However, rather than connecting the movie with the show and having Grant Gustin take his role as Barry “the Flash” Allen to the big screen, Ezra Miller from The Perks of Being a Wallflower will

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DC will also join together its most famous heroes, such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and more, for The Justice League Part One, planned for release on Nov. 17, 2017.

Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice will release March 25, 2016 with Ben Affleck as Batman and Henry Cavill reprising his role as Superman.

DC also promised another Green Lantern movie, planned for June 2020. It is unclear if it will be a sequel to 2011’s Green Lantern, or, as Ayers hopes, a Green Lantern reboot.

“The Green Lantern had work to be changed. The movie was good, but could have been better. It needs a redo, new characters, and more known villains,” Ayers said.

Although DC Comics do not publicly display movies on their calendar like Marvel, it is clear they are ready to make a comeback in the cinematic world. With DC’s success on TV and Marvel’s dominance in theaters, it is a back and forth battle between the two to make the most money on their equally appraised comic books.

Either way, both pull together a superhero genre to dominate the cinematic universe.

By STEPHANIE LANDIS Comparing Marvel and DC comics is like comparing milk and dark chocolate. There are those who prefer a sweeter milk chocolate to a more bitter dark chocolate. But at the end of the day, they are both chocolate; or comics.

“Marvel has a stronger fan base. DC [fans] seem to know they are just comics. Marvel [fans] are die hard. Marvel sells like crazy,” senior Kealan Rivera said.

Marvel and DC are rival comic companies but they have teamed up several times in the past, for example in 1996 there was a limited comic series called DC vs. Marvel.

Marvels’ heroes and villains use their extraordinary abilities to fight the injustices they suffer. DC heroes are considered exceptionally good people with extraordinary powers and their villains are maniacally evil people.

“I really like how the characters [in Marvel] are very complex and the stories all connect with hidden meanings,” junior Sophia Muina said.

DC characters have powers through aliens, technology and training. Marvel’s heroes and villains have powers from radiation, mutation and divinity.

“DC, especially modern, seems to be less cheesy. It seems to be more gritty and realistic,” Rivera said.

Even hardcore fans of Marvel or DC admit there are parts of their favorite company they do not like.

“I wish [DC] would put themselves out there more.

There’s no DC park or convention other than Comic Con. DC needs more movies. Batman and Superman bring in everything,” Rivera said.

Fans of the movies often have more specific dislikes in regards to what they feel the comic franchise has done wrong.

“I was sort of disappointed with how they ended Captain America but I understand,” Muina said.

Whether one is a fan of Marvel or DC, fans agree the stories give people hope, no matter who the star is.

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By ROBERTO GUEVARA Film after film, audiences have been mesmerized by the humor, action and heightened atmosphere of the comic book genre, a feeling that has transcended to the small screen.

The Adventures of Superman (1952), Batman (1966), Wonder Woman (1975), The Flash (1990) and The Incredible Hulk (1996) have paved the way for modern TV adaptations.

“In regards to TV shows, I feel that they are either done really well or really poorly,” senior Pamela Surran said.

With over 50 pilots and series based on comics recorded, most never produced a full season or were cancelled early on in their career due to unpopular fan reactions and low ratings.

Creators and producers of these programs have begun listening to fans and responding to what they seek. This has allowed for the tide to turn and for the comic book genre to begin gaining traction in our modern day television landscape.

The first major success came in the form of CW’s Smallville (2001), running for 10 seasons and starring Tom Welling as the “Man of Steel” himself.

Fans have idolized superheroes culminating in a slate of programming. Current television hits include: Arrow (CW; third season), which chronicles the Green Arrow and Black Canary, and Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (ABC; second season), which follows the adventures of covert agents. The past two seasons of Arrow have averaged 3.2 million viewers while Agents’ first season garned 8.3 million.

Gotham (FOX) and Agent Carter (ABC) have also established a fan base that is continously growing.

“I think Agent Carter is amazing. She is such an amazing agent [who] has to battle the labels of being a woman in the post WWII era,” Surran said.

Although supported by a legion of die-hard fans, these shows often face criticism from the very group of people they were originally meant to please.

“Gotham is not an accurate representation of the Batman comics. Batman is my favorite series and strays far from what has been established. While the show is very interesting, it is

not accurate at all,” Surran said.

The DC television hate is not soley directed at the Dark Knight’s successful prequal series.

“Arrow, I think, is terrible. It is campy and has little substance,” Roman said.

The Flash, which premiered to record-breaking numbers for the CW and won TV Guide’s Most Popular contest, has proven to be the most popular among the new programming.

“The Flash is well cast and the roster of villains is expansive. They capture his mischievous spirit very well,” Roman said.

Gotham, The Arrow and The Flash will return next fall along with a slew of new comic book based programming.

CBS is working on a pilot based on, and titled, Supergirl.

The show will featureGlee’s Melissa Benoist and Desperate Housewives’ Mehcad Brooks.

TNT is in the process of producing a live-action adaptation of the Teen Titans superhero group, tentatively titled Titans.

Netflix has ordered four shows from Marvel which include Daredevil, premiering in April and starring The Theory of Everything’s Charlie Cox, True Blood’s Deborah Ann Woll, and The Judge’s Vincent D’Onofrio.

A.K.A. Jessica Jones will star The B In Apartment 23’s Krysten Ritter as a superhero turned private detective. The Defenders will serve as a crossover between Jessica and their fourth Marvel adaptation, Luke Cage, which will star Men in Black 3’s Mike Colter as the inhuman with super strength.

Do not expect for the hype to die down anytime soon.

The escapism from watching a group of characters with fantastical abilities defeat a heaneous villian against all odds has proven to be a constant attraction.

“I really like the growth in popularity in comics. I think it’s neat to see more and more fans,” Surran said.

Week to week, the rabid fandom seems to only increase proving that the comic book genre has cemented its place as a television standard with a positive reception from critics and impressive ratings all-around, the superhero television universe is bound to welcome a new group of powered individuals who seek justice for the years to come.

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EYE ON THE BALL. At tennis practice, junior Shaun Mealey sharpens his returning skills. “My favorite thing about tennis is winning long or tough matches that take a lot out of you because you feel really good after,” Mealey said. Mealey’s best score within the season is 8-0 against Timber Creek.

LOOK UP. Playing against her Wekiva opponent, junior Jessica Edwards prepares to serve. “I was frustrated because I kept making careless mistakes and also was really nervous about losing the match, but I was determined enough to not let this one go,” Edwards said. Edwards won the match 8-7 ending in a tie breaker of 9-7.

Tennis serves new season Boys and girls teams work to improve

Gage, line 4, fell behind Lake Highland ending the match 0-7.

Putting more effort into their practice and overall determination, both teams defeated Wekiva. The boys won 7-0.

By MONIQUE MAHABIR “Things started off rough, I was not playing well and Despite the appointment of a new head coach within the season, both the boys and girls tennis teams are competitive, was off my game, but once I persevered and fought my way back to victory it was a great feeling,” sophomore Matthew with the girls record at 8-2 and the boys 9-2.

The teams are playing their best to curtail their competitors, Workman, line 1, said.

The girls team also basked in the glory of their victory especially their three major opponents: Lake Highland, against Wekiva finishing 6-0 (due to lack of sunlight).

Winter Park and Timber Creek.

The next match against Ocoee, however, resulted in the Through teamwork and support, the teams can work boys first loss, 3-4. The girls stayed towards overall improvement, which strong against Ocoee ending 7-0. will potentially lead them to success.

After the boy team’s falter in the “For support, everyone, including Ocoee match, they improved upon parents, show up to the matches even their playing skills against Lake Howell. if they are not playing,” junior Ashlyn The boys wiped out their opponents Gage said.

My goal for this 7-0 and the girls 5-2.

Having each teammate attend every season is to play with “I told myself that I needed to keep match has allowed the team to develop more determination and win districts focus on keeping the ball in play and be a bond. This bond will help them work line 4. cautious in my moves and placement; together in achieving their goals for the I knew I could win that match having season. that mind-set,” Gage said.

In the past, the tennis teams have Nathan Fontaine, junior Gage won her match 8-1. struggled giving proficient serves.

Other boys victories were Hagerty, Newly appointed coach, Lisa Speer, 5-2, Timber Creek, 7-0, Colonial, 7-0, has helped the teams overcome this and East River, 6-1. Girls victories were challenge by including 30 minutes of Hagerty, 4-3, Timber Creek, 5-2, Colonial, 7-0, and East serving drills at each practice.

This has helped the teams decrease their double faulting River 7-0.

During the Timber Creek match Parrish fought her way and errors while serving.

The boys and girls teams put their training to the test as up from a 1-6 to 9-7.

“At the beginning of the match I was beating myself up they kick started the season with a challenging match against because the girl was getting to my head. I knew Timber Lake Highland Prepatory.

The boys team beat the Highlanders 5-2 with junior Shaun Creek was good, so that was my mental game. When my Mealey, line 1, sophomore Nicholas Alfert, line 2, and senior opponent reached six games and was about to win, my coach told me to play my game, and I did. She got another game Samuel Schiffer, line 5, each winning their singles matches.

In boys doubles, brothers Shaun Mealey and sophomore on me and my dad, sitting in the stands, said, ‘Just three more Parker Mealey won, as well as Alfert and junior Nathan points. I started out playing horrible but being optimistic changed my game and I was overwhelmed and shocked when Fontaine.

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the Olympia Titans. Girls ended the match 2-7 and the boys 0-5. Due to lack of sunlight, the boys doubles matches was postponed.

Against University High School, both the boys and girls defeated the Cougars. The boys and girls both won their match 7-0.

Although tennis is often seen as an individual sport, the players need to work together for the win. This is especially true when playing doubles.

“You have to know each other’s game so that you can expose your opponent; communication is key because you don’t want to have on-court confusion,” Workman said.

Freshmen making their debut are excited to be a new addition to the team.

“Being a part of the team as a freshman is great. The girls have really caught me up to date on everything we do as a team,” freshman Grace McCarey said.

Both teams will compete at the district championship on March 31 at Winter Park High School.

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The water polo teams’ next home games are on March 19 against district rival University at 6 p.m. for the girls and 7 p.m. for the boys.

My favorite part about water polo is being able to play on a team with my friends.

Andy Hoogvorst, sophomore

SWERVE. As sophomore Samuel Gentry Mickelson steals the ball from his defender and swims up the pool, he looks across for a teammate. “[Scoring] is really exciting and it feels really good,” Gentry Mickelson said.

Gentry Mickelson is one of two sophomores to start for the team.

FAKE IT. As her defender approaches her, freshman Grace McGee attacks the goal, faking out the goalie. “[My first goal] gave me more confidence for the rest of the game. I wanted to score more,” McGee said. The team beat Edgewater 17-3 on Feb. 19. photo/JESSIE JALCA

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By JESSIE JALCA After losing six seniors, the girls have one returning starter, and now everyone on the team is working to maintain their successful reputation.

The team is trying to improve after changes in the lineup.

Senior Camille Rimmer is the new whole set for the team and junior Leah Pancake Gratz is starting in goal for her first season. When the only returning starter, Mackenzie Mock, was unable to play for part of the season due to a concussion, the entire starting line-up was comprised of first-time starters.

“The girls are very inexperienced. Teams can improve in every way. Offense, defense, skills and techniques. Also, physical shape, commitment and coming together as a team.

We still have a long way to go,” boys’ and girls’ coach Rosalie

Creighton said.

Rimmer agrees, but both Creighton and Rimmer see potential in the younger players.

“Grace McGee is a really strong athlete and I think she will excel in learning the skills. She will pick it up easily,” Rimmer said.

To date, McGee has eight recorded goals, contributing to the team’s current 4-4 record.

Similar to the girls, the boy’s team lost four starting players, but half of the starting line up returns, including juniors Patrick Egan and Noah Hughes, as well as sophomore Samuel Gentry Mickelson and senior Matthew Livesay.

Despite the losses, players like Egan, Gentry Mickelson, Hughes and sophomore Andy Hoogvorst, have all stepped up to keep the team’s high-scoring reputation alive. Livesay, the boys’ goalkeeper has also contributed by keeping the amount

of goals scored at a minimum; against Lake Mary alone, Livesay made over 14 saves.

The boys have a 5-4 record so far.

On Feb. 27, the teams played rival Winter Park. The girls fought hard for the win, but came up short two goals, 6-8.

Mock, who sat out the first quarter, scored two goals and had three assists. The boys’ were no match for the Wildcat’s experienced team. They lost, 5-18. Egan scored three goals. “[I want to] be a faster swimmer, be more a dynamic player and hopefully attack the goal more,” Egan said.

Creighton, who has coached for 15 years, believes she has a good group of players, even though many are new.

“We have teams that love to play water polo and want to be at practice everyday. They work hard and are committed to water polo,” Creighton said.

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COLLEGE AND CAREER

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE SEASON SO FAR?

College and Career is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and from 7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

It has been really exciting [due to] all these good comebacks. It for sure is the most stressful, but rewarding season. I hope we can keep it going through districts.

Mitchell Capps, junior

First quarter troubles team Boys look for second district championship

By MACKENZIE MOCK As the first quarter ends and the players walk towards the sidelines, boys’ lacrosse coach Elliot Whitton has hope in his fourth-quarter-team. “[We] start off very slow. The first quarter is not normally the best quarter,” Coach Whitton said.

The team won their season opener against West Orange at home on Feb. 10 in a thrilling game. They were down by six points to the Warriors and came back to win, scoring three goals in the last minute of the game.

The team went on to face Seminole High School on Feb. 13, and lost in a gruelling battle, 7-11. The team beat Lake Nona, 14-1, on Feb. 18. The victory was not as sweet as it could have been because of lost ground balls and weak defense. However, the team got ready to face a tough team, Hagerty, two days later. “[We need to] get consistency on offense, everyone needs to be on the same page. And we need to tighten up on defense,” senior goalie Joseph Kissick said.

That game brought a fun rivalry for Coach Whitton who repeatedly went up against the Hagerty coach during club season. The team again rose from the dead on Feb. 20, coming back from a 3-3 tie at halftime to win, 13-5.

“We were not together in the first half, but in the second half we came out as a team and won,” sophomore Landon Marckese said.

The boys continued their habit of starting slow against the Dr. Phillips Panthers on Feb. 23. After a rough first half the team was down 2-7, but came back to win the game, 10-8. In the first half the team was making plays, passing the ball and taking shots but they needed some fine tuning.

Coach Whitton told the team the first five minutes of the second half are crucial and that they needed to start with momentum. The team did that by scoring three goals during those five minutes and stayed strong on defense, only allowing one goal to the Panthers.

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COME AT ME BRO. As sophomore Davis Pittenger attacks the goal, a Lake Nona defender blocks his path. “I expected to win. But it felt good to start out good instead of having to come back,” Pittenger said. Pittenger scored five goals against the Lions and has scored 10 goals as of Feb. 28.

Kissick recorded 21 saves. “[I felt] really relieved. To be honest I was speechless afterwards. It was the biggest comeback I have ever been around,” Coach Whitton said.

Kissick, being the goalie, has a responsibility on defense to lead the team. From the goal, he can see almost the whole field, everything except the crease behind him, and with this he has a unique view of where players are and where they should be. This helps him lead his defenders and the rest of the team.

“Joe Kissick is like an additional coach out there because he knows defense very well,” Whitton said.

Whitton chose three captains to help lead the team: senior Conor Curry, junior Mitchell Capps and Kissick. “[They] encourage us to do better at practice and help us understand tricky game situations,” freshman Robert Woodall said.

Woodall is one of three freshmen picked for varsity, including Colin Kelly and Jack Reddeck. So far Woodall, Kelly and Reddeck have been a good addition to the team helping on offense with

their attacking skills. “[They are] a really good addition to the team. Guys like to see a younger guy go out there and do well and support them. They also bring a good knowledge of the game,” Whitton said.

Returning as district champions puts pressure on the team, especially since they won a metro championship two years ago. Their goal is to win both the metro and district.

“We are scared we will not get another trophy. [We have had] two good back to back years and you always want to leave with the trophy,” Whitton said.

To win the district championship, Whitton and his team will have to beat University, East River and rival Timber Creek.

“Timber Creek turned into a big rivalry game. We beat them at districts last year so now they are anxious to play us,” Whitton said.

With a district championship, the team will advance to regional playoffs.

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regional playoffs, but not in lacrosse.

If the team makes it to the regional championships they will then have to play the winner of the district that includes Lake Highland Prep, Bishop Moore, Winter Park and Edgewater.

Facing a private school who has the ability to recruit students, by providing scholarships for them, puts public schools at an unfair advantage with set district boundaries.

Lacrosse is not a sanctioned sport, therefore there is not a class system like in football, basketball or baseball.

This means although there are 150 high school boys’ lacrosse teams in Florida, they all play for one state title. Coaches, players and parents have been arguing this ruling for years, especially since Georgia has 40 teams split into three classes.

“Classes should have been put into effect 10 years ago. Private schools have a totally unfair advantage,” Coach Whitton said.

In two weeks the team will have district competition to worry about, but for now they are focusing on the regular season. The boys play Apopka High School at home on March 19 at 7 p.m.

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WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR TEAM’S STRENGTH IS?

Today from 3-6 p.m. Vanberry’s will host a silent auction to benefit geometry teacher Beth Houser who is battling brain cancer. Proceeds will go toward her medical expenses.

We communicate with each other on the field and our determination drives us to try harder.

Sarah Frost Yannick, senior

Team sets out to score a district championship victory Although starting slow, the girls are determined

By RYAN LINTON Making the district title game is a big accomplishment for a player of any sport. The girls’ lacrosse team achieved this goal last year, but fell short of another goal – winning it. They lost to Timber Creek, 4-19, in last year’s district championship. Head coach Megan Lane believes winning the title is reachable. “[The team] has strong momentum and are determined to win [the district title] this year,” Lane said.

Not only does Lane think they can make it back to the district title game and win, but so does senior midfielder Dora Muratovic.

“I believe that the team has what it takes to make it to districts again.

We all have the skills and motivation,” Muratovic said.

Lane believes it is not all about the physical component of the game. “[A good lacrosse player needs] to be able to trust, keep an open mind and work to better themselves and the team,” Lane said.

Lane states students and parents

should be excited for the season because of how young this team is and watching its growth. Some up and coming freshmen are midfielder/attacker Jessica Shutack and midfielder Madeline Bogan and sophomore attacker Emily Darr.

So far, the girls are 5-3. They began the season 1-3, but then went onto a four game win streak.

In their first win against East River on Wednesday, Feb. 18, Darr led the team with seven goals and an assist.

Muratovic contributed with four goals and two assists.

After a three game losing streak, the girls defeated Sebastian River, 10-8.

Muratovic racked up two goals and nine ground balls. Darr scored two goals.

On March 2, the Lady Braves beat Lake Minneola, 17-3. Darr had a whopping nine goals and two assists.

Muratovic accumulated seven draw controls and three goals. Junior Kaitlyn Driskell added three goals.

The girls defeated Colonial at home on March 4, 16-2. Both senior Madison Barnett and sophomore Morgan Chambers recorded three goals against the Grenadiers. This was their third straight win after their losing streak.

Muratovic, Darr and Shutack added two

goals each on the night.

“The team has to be more confident in our abilities. I believe we over-think about the team we are playing before a game, so this year we need to focus only on the game,” Muratovic said.

Against the Edgewater Eagles on March 5, the Lady Braves prevailed in a tight match. The Braves jumped ahead to a 7-2 lead after halftime, but the Eagles pushed for a comeback, narrowing that lead to 7-6. The girls pulled away 9-6. A late surge in the fourth quarter by the Eagles failed to be enough. The girls won the game 10-8.

Both Darr and Barnett scored three goals.

The next game is tonight at Cypress Creek. The game begins at 7:30. After that, there are five more regular season games. The district tournament begins April 7, with the final set for April 9.

Both games begin at 7:30 p.m. Boone will host the tournament in the Norton Baker Stadium.

The team may have started slow, but if the girls take Muratovic’s advice to keep practicing, not over-thinking opponents, and playing with confidence, the goal of making it back to the district title game can become a reality.

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HUSTLIN’. On Feb. 27, in a 10-8 win against Sebastian River, sophomore Madalyn Benton plays defense. “We want to win, and we want to go all the way to the championship and win,” Benton said.

Benton lead the way with three goals.

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CONTEMPORY MEETS OLD SCHOOL. Located in a small corner of a shopping strip, Junior’s Diner has a comfortable atmosphere with modern decorations. The modern twist contrasts the traditional tastes.

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BON APPETIT. The breakfast classic is two large eggs with a choice of home fries, hash browns or grits and a choice of biscuits or toast ($4.29). With bacon, sausage patties or links it is $5.99.

Local diner dishes out perfection Junior’s Diner surpasses expectations

By MEGHAN COTTON Filled with aromas that make one’s mouth water, Junior’s Diner cooks food that is as tasteful as the modern decor.

Tucked in a corner of a shopping strip on Corrine Drive, next to Park Avenue CD’s, Junior’s Diner is a small, quaint restaurant that serves up big tastes for low prices.

The first thing one notices about the diner is the comfortable atmosphere. The warm lighting and small space makes customers feel right at home. A variety of music plays in the background, ranging from top hits like Taylor Swift to Jack Johnson, keeping the atmosphere lively and upbeat.

Junior’s serves a variety of delicious and low-priced breakfast foods. Light, fluffy pancakes ($4.29) are sure to satisfy one’s stomach. If one is looking for a sweeter meal, the French Toast ($4.29) is a delectable cinnamon treat that will leave one wanting more. Bacon, sausage patties or sausage links can be added to these breakfast meals for $1.20. The hickory bacon is perfectly crisp and delicious. However, maple overpowers the sausage patties and the links have no significant flavor.

For those who are craving an omelette, Junior’s offers three types: Country Western, Western and Veggie.

The Country Western omelette features country ham while the Western has smoked ham, both have peppers, onions and cheese and start at $7.09. For just $0.71, one can add toppings, like diced ham, sausage, mushrooms, cheese,

bacon, tomatoes, onions or spinach.

Another option that is sure to fill one’s belly is the #1 skillet ($4.99).

Living up to it’s name, the skillet is a dish full of flavor. The meal includes home fries, peppers and onions topped with a thick, creamy sausage gravy and scrambled eggs. This explosion of flavor, however, is the second thing one notices after the temperature of the dish. Although this dish is served right after its ready, it comes out lukewarm, if not cold. Aside from that, the dish is near perfect.

Apart from breakfast, Junior’s Diner also serves up a delectable lunch.

An inexpensive and delicious option is the Reuben Sandwich ($6.59); a tricky recipe to pull off, Junior’s does it flawlessly. Inside soft New York rye bread is flavorful corned beef and sauerkraut covered with Thousand Island dressing and Swiss cheese, a dish that will bring customers back.

The diner also serves burgers at four ounces ($6.49), and eight ounces ($7.59). The Bacon Bleu Cheese burger ($7.79), is an eight ounce juicy burger.

A thick, juicy eight ounce New York strip steak ($10.99) is also served with two sides, a choice of soup or salad and a dinner roll. For those who would like a less expensive lunch option, the grilled cheese starts at $2.99, $4.19 with bacon or ham, additional toppings are $0.79.

Open Monday-Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Junior’s big flavors and inexpensive meals keep the small, local diner busy and the customers full. Aside from the food occasionally being lukewarm, the upbeat, homey atmosphere and the great tastes will bring the diner success.

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WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR SPRING BREAK?

Grad Bash ticket sales are going on from March 10-17. Tickets are $70 and are being sold outside the junior/senior cafeteria. Grad Bash is May 1 at Universal Studios.

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I’m going to the thespian state competition to meet new people and hang out with my friends.

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Battlefield Hardline video game releases

22 Big Sean at Venue 578. Tickets cost $35 and doors open at 6 p.m.

Fleetwood Mac at the Amway Center starting at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $47.50

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Kendrick Lamar’s untitled album releases

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21 Orlando City soccer game against Vancouver Whitecaps FC at the Citrus Bowl at 7:30 p.m.

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hilights artsentertainment SOFTBALL GAME

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SHOW TO BINGE WATCH?

The varsity softball team plays Freedom High School tonight in a district game at home.

The game begins at 7 p.m.

I watch Twin Peaks a lot. A ridiculous amount of it.

Justin Burns, junior

What to watch

By CIARA MCCOY Need a show to watch over spring break? There are over 1,000 available on Netflix. Take this quiz to see which show you should start binge watching next.

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DRAMA Are you into medical dramas?

COMEDY Do you want a blast from the past or something new?

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Do you like to follow a bunch of characters or just one main one? just one

FANTASY

witches

Horrifying

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Do you want drama or horror? drama

The Vampire Diaries

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Friends Do you enjoy fairy tales?

different ones

How scary are just scary you going for?

Witches or Vampires? vampires

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Once Upon a Time

One Tree Hill Parks and Recreation New Girl American Horror Story: An anthology series that centers on different characters and locations, including a haunted house, an insane asylum, a witch coven and a freak show.

Charmed: Three sisters discover their destiny: to battle against the forces of evil, using their witchcraft. They are the Charmed Ones.

Friends: This series follows the lives of six friends living in Manhattan.

Gossip Girl: This series highlights privileged teens living on the Upper Eastside of New York City.

Grey’s Anatomy: A drama centered on the personal and professional lives of five surgical interns and their supervisors.

Hemlock Grove: A teenage girl is brutally murdered, sparking a hunt for her killer, but in a town where everyone hides a secret, will they find the monster among them?

House M.D.: An antisocial maverick doctor who specializes in diagnostic medicine does whatever it takes to solve puzzling cases that come his way using his crack team of doctors and his wits.

House of Cards: A congressman works with his equally conniving wife to exact revenge on the people who betrayed him.

New Girl: After a bad break-up, Jess, an off-beat, young woman, moves into an apartment loft

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Do you want politics or something lighthearted? funny

House of Cards

Supernatural The Walking Dead

Orange is the New Black

with three single men. Although they find her behavior very unusual, the men support her - most of the time.

Once Upon a Time: A woman with a troubled past is drawn to a town in Maine where fairy tales are reality.

One Tree Hill: This series follows the eventful lives of high-school kids in Tree Hill, a small but not too quiet town in North Carolina, where the greatest source of pride is the high school basketball team, the Ravens.

Orange is the New Black: The story of Piper Chapman, a woman in her 30s who is sentenced to 15 months in prison after being convicted of a decade-old crime of transporting money for her drug-dealing girlfriend.

Parks and Recreation: This series includes the absurd antics of an Indiana town’s public officials as they pursue sundry projects to make their city a better place.

Supernatural: Two brothers follow their father’s footsteps as “hunters” fighting evil supernatural beings of many kinds including monsters, demons and gods that roam the earth.

The Vampire Diaries: A teenage girl is torn between two vampire brothers.

The Walking Dead: Sheriff’s Deputy Rick Grimes leads a group of survivors in a world overrun by zombies.

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WHAT DO YOU THINK STUDENTS WILL MOST ENJOY ABOUT EVITA?

The next blood drive is on April 13 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the gym. One must be at least 17 years old to donate or 16 with parental consent. SGA will have sign ups for the blood drive at both lunches from Monday April 6 through Friday April 10.

I think they will enjoy the choreography because it is synchronized and intricate and it is a pleasure to the eyes.

Alexander Cumming, sophomore

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By NATALIE DISLA Endless hours of rehearsals, practicing choreography and lines until they are engraved into actors’ memory, and testing different shades of makeup until the actors accurately represent their characters are all preparation for the theatre spring musical: Evita.

While the final product of a major drama production does not go unnoticed, most people do not realize all of the behind the scenes work that goes into one. The cast and crew spent hours during lunch and after school working on perfecting the spring musical.

Evita is a rock opera and is not a musical most high schools attempt because of its difficulty and complexity; however, the theatre department decided to tackle this challenge.

“They [students] should expect something different than what they have seen before,” junior cast member Jacqueline Peloso said.

In the past, the theatre department has done mostly comedic, light-hearted shows; however this time, the musical is political and dramatic.

“Evita is classic musical theatre at its core. It is a new direction for us and it has been a challenge, but it is going to a

really great show,” Peloso said.

This musical also tends to be expensive. However, with help from Lake Howell High School, which is allowing the theatre department to borrow costumes, and Goodwill, who made clothing donations, the cast can successfully produce and capture this rock opera musical.

Usually, Eva is played by one person; but to accurately capture the essence of Evita, three girls play Eva Perón: junior Valeria Bonilla plays young Eva, senior Katelyn Lang plays mid-life Eva and senior Megan Williams plays dying, cancerous Eva. The story begins as Eva Perón, a poor working-class Argentinian, blackmails her way to Bueno Aires so she may pursue her acting career.

Once she is in Bueno Aires, she climbs the social ladder through sexual exploitation to achieve her goals and eventually marries the future president of Argentina.

After the abundance of rehearsals and precision of every detail was made, the musical came together on opening night, Thursday, March 12 at 7 p.m.

There will also be shows on March 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. and a final show on Sunday at 2 p.m. Regular tickets cost $10 while VIP tickets, which consist of a dinner and premier seating, cost $20.

FIERCE. In a rehearsal, junior Valeria Bonilla sings her solo in “The Art of the Possible.” “[I enjoy playing Eva because] I learned about her in Spanish class and it is cool to play a real character who is not made up,” Bonilla said.

Eva is socially and politically involved in Argentina and in this scene, she is singing about the need for a government that can give the citizens what they deserve.

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1. LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT. As they meet for the first time, Eva (senior Katelyn Lang) and Colonel Juan Domingo Perón (sophomore Bryce Hayes) sing “I’d Be Surprisingly Good For You.” “I like the singing parts of the musical and learning about a real person’s life and trying to portray her,” Lang said.

2. HANDY MEN. Assembling the set of Evita, juniors Alexander Britton (left) and Jon Bartelt (right) screw a nail into a piece of wood. “[Evita] is a different experience, it involves so much more than I expected,” Bartelt said. The set took over two weeks to make.

4. PICASO. In fifth period tech class, junior Jacqueline Peloso paints a box for the set. “There has been a lot of work to do. Evita is a huge production. Those of us that are part of the cast have spent three to four hours everyday after school rehearsing music and choreography,” Peloso said. The boxes are used in a musical chairs style and represent the chances one takes when they run for a political office during the song, “The Art of the Possible.”

NEW FLAME. While rehearsing “Perón’s Latest Flame,” sophomore Sidney Roman sings leading vocals as the rest of the boys sing the chorus. “[Che] is a rebel and constantly criticizes people.

We are similar in the fact that we break expectations that people have of us,” Roman said. The men in the military believe Eva is just another one of Perón’s lovers, who will be replaced.

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