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Students lead annual Good Friday service On Good Friday, 14 students from the combined high school ministry of Orchard Hill Church and Nazareth Lutheran led a meaningful night full of personal testimonies and worship. Seniors Elizabeth Relph and Ethan Hayes, both shared their testimonies, and drove powerful words into their audience. Relph said that, “The Holy Spirit was definitely present in the room on Friday. It’s so hard to explain, but even closing your eyes and listening to the lyrics of the music gave me the goosebumps. The room was filled with voices from all different towns, churches and ages. That is what made the experience so incredible. People from all over the Cedar Valley were there for a specific reason — to praise God and be in community with other believers. Truly a powerful concept.” Relph shared her perspective on why the service had been chosen to be student-led. “I think having a student-led service has so many benefits. First off, it gets other high schoolers involved and gets a wide variety of people to attend, which is really cool to see. Also, it sends the message that you don’t have to be an adult to have independent faith or have life changing things happen to you. God works everywhere and in everyone. So I think seeing the youth so involved is inspiring to adults and other kids as well.” Relph struggled landing her favorite part of the night, so she gave up saying things were simply, “phenomenal.” Clearly, Relph’s life is focused on some-

Student-led is so powerful. The people that are sharing their testimonies and stories are our peers. We see them every day and to realize that they go through the same struggles that we are.

—sophomore Emily Hayes

thing bigger than her purpose. “I can’t even imagine my life without a purpose. Every decision I make is centered around God, and for that guidance, I couldn’t be more grateful. My faith is the driving force of my conscience, and I can honestly say that it’s kept me on a really good path throughout high school. I can distinguish between right and wrong, and I definitely understand the importance of forgiveness and relationships.” Hayes brought an equally inspiring story to the table, as God worked through him in a completely different story. “My entire life I had placed the game of baseball over God. I was so focused on playing Division I baseball, I had started to ‘worship’ it in a sense. I talked about how during my junior year I had convinced myself I was ‘D1 Bound,’ so I blew everything else off. I even had a few walk on offers to schools, but then in the fall of my senior year, I hurt my shoulder, and at the point all of my walk on offers were pulled, and all schools interested in me had dropped their interests. For awhile in the fall, I struggled

to find my identity in myself, questioning what I valued, what I was living for and what my purpose was in life. After struggling for awhile, my mom and small group leaders helped me realize that my true identity was in Christ, and that my entire life I had been living for baseball and not for God.” Now that Hayes is rooted in this new identity, he shared the impact it has had. “Now I find myself much happier and joyful. I also find myself seeing things as gifts from God, and I find myself asking more questions to my small group leaders, and I have more of a desire to learn more about God and his love for us as imperfect humans.” There is a ripple effect to one’s own conviction and change of heart, proven through Hayes younger sister, Emily. Sophomore Emily Hayes was there that night, and she explained the experience of watching other people’s stories unfold. “Student-led is so powerful. The people that are sharing their testimonies and stories are our peers. We see them every day and to realize that they

go through the same struggles that we are. People put down that barrier that is sometimes put up during school to show how God is working in their life. When I watched my brother share I was in tears. All I could think was ‘Praise, Jesus.’ God worked in such a mysterious way, and Ethan inspires me to grow in my faith every day. The most meaningful part of the night was when Ethan shared.” Relph had one more thing to add. “I’d just like to add that I know sometimes church talk or Christian talk sounds kind of intimidating or crazy. I understand what it sounds like from a non-Christian’s point of view ... a bunch of nonsense, but for people that don’t believe or even have a different faith, I just want to explain how even just a little bit of Jesus makes me feel — because sometimes people have experienced it, and they just can’t identify it. My God has a habit of making me overwhelmed with joy, like right after reading a letter from a friend telling you how much they love and appreciate you. That’s pretty much what it feels like most of the time. Like when you notice that you’ve been grinning from ear to ear for no reason and get kind of embarrassed because people will think you’re crazy. You know, when you smile and laugh at a text and then remember other people can see you. Except there isn’t a text, it’s just thinking about a God that’s got my back that gets me like that. That’s my God.” By Staff Writer Claire

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Holmes student places first at state math contest Holmes Junior High eighth grader Kevin Yang is the state MathCounts champion. It all began in sixth grade, when Yang became seriously interested in math competitions. “Some student told me about MathCounts when I was in sixth grade, and it sounded cool, so I joined.” That year, he took home the gold. At the MathCounts chapter competition, he placed first. Since then, he has placed first every year at Districts and in the top 10 individuals at State. This year, he made it to first. This was not initially one

MathCounts Champion Kevin Yang of Yang’s goals in 6th grade. “During the chapter round in sixth grade, I only expected to get into the top 10, not number one by five points. In State,

I just tried to have fun, only to find that I got sixth place. After that, I was expected to win or make top five in everything but Nationals.” Yang said that he gets lots of help from his parents and his MathCounts director Karen Newcomb. He works mainly after school and on his free time for the competitions. He uses helpful formulas from his mentors and a web program for math students called aops.com. His parents also gifted him a book of 500 difficult math problems, which Kevin studies from for two to

three hours a night. “The only way to study,” Yang said, “is to do many, many math problems.” Even for a hardened mathlete like Kevin, nerves don’t fall out of the equation. “I don’t get really nervous for basic written rounds, but the oral rounds are much more nerve wracking.” It’s easy to see, given that oral rounds can have anywhere from 100 to 250 judging eyes. His secret to overcoming the nerves? Focusing on the competition. “It’s better to do the easy one’s first, then the harder ones.”

Nationals may even be less stressful for Yang. The competition, held in Orlando this year, is more exciting for Yang. Many fun things are in store, including a trip to the Kennedy Space Center. “The National Competition is meant to have fun, not compete.” For those who wish to follow in the MathCounts footsteps, Yang has one piece of advice. “If you want to do good, just study a lot of problems and don’t get nervous for competitions. Have fun.” By Staff Writer Katie

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Math teacher retiring, but hopes ‘Green’ footprint will linger Math teacher Sue Green believes that “we all have a responsibility to keep the earth clean,” and has been proving this through her 19 years teaching at Holmes Junior High. During these years, which will be coming to an end at the end of this year as she is retiring, Green started a “Green movement,” a movement that was started at Holmes, but can be used anywhere. The “Green movement” benefits teachers and students at Holmes and, of course, the planet. Green’s interest in the planet first sprouted when she was in high school. Her advanced biology teacher was very positive and “inspired our whole class to be more environment friendly.” When Green arrived at Holmes after teaching at Clinton High School for 18 years, Holmes had no trees near the classroom windows and there was no air conditioning at the school. So, in the early months of the school year the classrooms’ temperatures were getting up to 85-90 degrees. Green started the Holmes Tree Committee. The goal was to have the students plant the trees to keep the school cooler. The tree planting became very popular with the kids, and they had so much fun that Green and the students continued the tree planting, and with the help from Black Hawk Country’s Green Scene, the students were able to plant 165 trees over the last 17

years. Using grant funding from the Black Hawk County’s Green Scene, every year the students plant a tree on Arbor day that is given to Holmes by the Green Scene. Students really enjoy the annual planting of the trees and often bring the love for the environment home. “Sometimes students will encourage their parents to plant trees, so they can also help. One time a kid planted a tree at school, and then he went home and asked his dad if he could plant one at home. That very same day, they went out at bought a tree,” Green said. Green also started the Bicycle Club at Holmes, where kids are rewarded with bananas, pencils and gift cards to Bike Tech for riding their bike to school every Friday. The women’s physical education teacher Lauren Bauer also helps welcome the students in the morning with a warm smile and a banana or pencil. She will be taking over the “Green legacy,” when Sue retires. The bicycle club is highly participated in, and students love getting outside and being rewarded for it. “I bike to school almost every day, and I try to bike all the way up until the first snowfall,” said Charis Crozier, a seventh grade Holmes bicycle club participant. Crozier also enjoys the banana that he receives when he arrives at school. “I don’t usually eat breakfast, so the banana gives me a

Elementary band director Steve Mark has taught music education for 38 years and will be retiring at the end of this school year to add more adventures to his repertoire. “I intend to stay active musically. The band I play in (Checker and the Bluetones) performs quite a lot, especially in the summer. I’ll also be helping with the Summer Jazz program. My other passion is spending time outdoors fishing, hunting and biking. I enjoy attending our grandkids sporting events as well,” Mark said. Though Mark said he is excited for new opportunities, “There are many things

I’ll miss about teaching. Obviously, my students would top the list, as would my colleagues. I’ve really enjoyed helping beginning students progress from not even knowing how to put their instrument together, to being part of a performance. I’ll miss that,” Mark said. Mark has left not only an incredible imprint on the Cedar Falls band program, he has also had an indelible impact on students’ attitudes toward the art. Ninth grade saxophone player Shelby Conditt said, “I always liked the stories that Mr. Mark told. He created a fun environment where we could all re-

“If everyone made the effort to pick up trash they see, whether they are walking to school, around town, through a park or across a parking lot, the earth would be a better place.” Math teacher Sue Green chance to eat in the morning, which is helpful,” Crozier said. Most of the kids that are part of bicycle club are not only biking every Friday for the treat, but every day for the exercise and the time to hang out with friends. “I bike to school because it’s fun and it gives me freedom and I just love biking. There are lots of benefits such as exercise, freedom and hanging out with friends,” said Colin Seeks, a Seventh grade Holmes bicycle club participant. Along with improving the environment and installing clubs and committees at Holmes for the students, Green has also done simple deeds that will benefit the teachers and staff. She established a recycling location in the teacher’s lounge for the teachers to recycle their magazines and newspapers. Along with that, she purchased a cheap set of metal silverware to be used in the teacher’s lounge. One may wonder if the name Green has any connec-

tion to Green’s love for the planet. It may just be fate or coincidental that her surname is Green, but she uses it to her advantage now. “Having the last name of Green makes it easier to promote being more environmental friendly. A few years ago, when we had a weekend family reunion, I bought plastic plates to use for all of our meals (the ones you can reuse). When some of the relatives asked why we weren’t using paper, I just replied with the last name of Green. We need to live up to our last name,” Green said. Green finds ways to make the Earth a cleaner place to live in outside of school as well. Because she lives six miles outside of Cedar Falls, she said, “My husband and I try to limit the number of trips we make into Cedar Falls by ‘bundling up’ our errands. We also bike to town as often as we can. I usually average biking 30-40 trips into Cedar Falls each year rather than driving. It is 12 miles each round trip, so the miles do add up,” Green said. Most days she is able to bike to school and keeps

her bicycle in the classroom, ready to bike home after school. Green said she hopes to leave her footprint at Holmes, by encouraging students to do better and be better. “If everyone made the effort to pick up trash they see, whether they are walking to school, around town, through a park or across a parking lot, the earth would be a better place,” Green said. After Green retires, she plans on visiting Holmes to make sure trees are still being planted and to visit teachers and students. Green said she hopes that her efforts will progress further at Holmes and the Cedar Falls School buildings and that steps will be taken to make it a more “green” place for all. “The school district could start using regular silverware rather that the plastic silverware that is thrown away. Also, the cafeteria needs to establish a composting area for the table scraps,” Green said. By Staff Writer Sophia

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Band teacher Steve Mark lax and play music together. I definitely would not have enjoyed band as much if he hadn’t started us off in a positive way.” Mark has also stated that he will miss the small moments, the things that students do that make him smile

on a daily basis. “I don’t think I have just one happiest teaching moment. They actually happen whenever you see a student master something that has been a challenge to them. The student’s joy becomes my joy too.” Though, anyone who has ever been acquainted with Mark knows that he has an amazing sense of lighthearted humor and can not stay serious for too long, he said, “One of the funniest moments I had was long time ago when a French horn student was having a really tough time making a sound. We tried a few things, and then I asked to look closer at

his horn. When I shook his instrument, three Star Wars action figures fell out. Problem solved!” While Mark will be leaving the Cedar Falls Community School District as an employee, he plans on staying involved with students by substitute teaching and volunteering. Mark has also left band students with some words of wisdom, “Band is a lot like life. What you get out of it is a result of what you put into it. Effort is a major component of success.” By Staff Writer Halie

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Women’s legacy blooms with bluebells Jean Rolinger trailed behind her son and granddaughters, taking in the beauty of the scenery around her. She and her family were walking along the Leonard Katoski Greenbelt trail in Cedar Falls. It was nearing the end of April, and the bluebells were in full bloom. The flowers blanketed the ground, seemingly stretching on forever. The forest floor was carpeted blue. Although Jean was struggling with dementia at the time, the sight of the bell-shaped flowers provided her with a sense of comfort. Somehow, being among the bluebells allowed her confused mind to be at peace for a short while. Jean’s son, Mark Rolinger, described the importance that the bluebells held for his mother. “The bluebells were very special to my mom and her sisters and their mother. It was a place that their mother had taken them. My mom and her sisters would visit the bluebells after their mother passed away, and it made them feel close to her. It was also a place that my mom’s sister, Marilyn, enjoyed when she was sick with cancer. When Marilyn died, it was a place that my mom would go to be close to Marilyn. It brought a sense of peace and tranquility to an otherwise difficult situation, and I

think they all felt they could go back there and be close to their loved ones that had died.” Aside from the peace that it brought her in regards to her loved ones, the bluebells also provided Jean with a sense of appreciation for the beauty of God’s creation. “Jean always described the bluebells as a place where God was present. She would look at the nature and greenery all around her, and she would say, ‘God is in this place.’” said Sister Madonna, a close family friend of the Rolingers.

By early May, Seerley Boulevard will once again offer a breathtaking view of vibrant pink blossoms five blocks long, from Olive Street to Clay Street, but, these iconic crabapple trees have not always been part of the landscape. In the first decades of the 1900s, Cedar Falls looked very different from what it is now. A trolley system ran through Cedar Falls streets as the main public transportation. The tracks ran south from downtown on Main, west on Seerley to campus, north on College Street, east on 18th Street and north on Walnut Street. The trolley service ended in Cedar Falls in 1941, and it was replaced by buses. On Seerley Boulevard, which was called 24th Street before it was renamed in 1943 after UNI’s second president, what used to be trolley tracks left a median strip in the middle. But city officials were not quite sure what to do with it. In 1948, the median strip was narrowed to make lanes on Seerley wider for buses. In 1954, there were petitions to widen Seerley even more and “hard surface the grassy strip between Olive and Walnut” for more parking, according to the Waterloo Daily Courier on March 7, 1954. But two citizens objected to paving over the boulevard’s grassy strip, and

instead suggested that the city widen the street four more feet on each side for parking. That idea won, and the grassy median strips remained. By the early 1960s, flowering crabapple trees were added to the grassy median, creating a stunning display each springtime. According to a Waterloo Courier story from 2008, “The project wasn’t the easiest to do, as they had to dig down through old cinders from the rail line.” Norm and Mimi Zischke have lived on Seerley Boulevard for 52 years and are very familiar with the crabapple trees. “They were much prettier when we first moved here in 1965 because they were fuller and in their prime of life. The bloom was more profuse,” Norm said. “There were street lights all along Seerley Boulevard with a big cast iron base and a globe that was enchanting. You would come home at night, and Seerley Boulevard would welcome you.” The old street lights are gone, but the flowering crabapples still remain. “The crabapple trees are about at the end of their life. They have been trimming them for a long time. I think that they are beautiful for one, maximum two weeks, but then the other 50 weeks they look awful,” Zischke said. Nevertheless the city of Cedar Falls

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Enjoying time with her family as the bluebells bloom in Katoski Woods is Jean Rolinger. Jean passed on that love and appreciation for God’s creation to her own children. Her eldest daughter, Cami Smalley, explained the peace and spiritual contentment that the bluebells offered. “We paused in the midst of some of the most difficult moments in our lives to go to the woods and feel their blessing. No formal rituals. No sacred words. Just faith in the organic and living presence of God in creation and in and through each one of us … even those who cause us pain.” While Jean passed away in Janu-

ary of 2017 after a long battle with dementia, the blue bells continue to flower each year, and the memory of Jean and her love for nature lives on with each spring bloom. “Very often the bluebells are still in bloom on Mother’s Day. It depends on the weather. Sometimes they come in early, but it was very common for my mom and her sisters to visit the bluebells at or around Mother’s Day. We visited the bluebells with my mom on the Mother’s Day 2016 before she died in January 2017. We have some great photos from that day. It will always be a place that is special for my siblings and me because we will definitely feel close to our mom when we see them in bloom,” Mark said. “Life can be hard. Nature has a way of revealing secrets of survival and resilience. Visiting the Greenbelt in early spring to see the ocean of bluebells not only marked the survival of another midwest winter … but inspired hope in the potential for new life to sprout within us as we endured our own hardships in life,” Cami said. The Rolingers still plan on visiting the bluebells each year. They hope to pass the beauty of God’s creation onto their own children, just as Jean did for them. By Staff Writer Clare

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is still maintaining the crabapple tree tradition. “The city prunes the trees as necessary and will replace them if they die,” said Mark Ripplinger, Director of

Municipal Operations and Programs of Cedar Falls. By Staff Writer Sabine

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Cache of Cedar Valley loot awaits discovery

Cedar Falls is amazing for geocaching. For those who don’t know what it is, geocaching is sort of like a scavenger hunt that you can do anywhere in the world. People will create a geocache, usually a small container, and hide it somewhere. They will then mark it on the GPS in the geocaching app, leave a description or riddle leading to its true location and a hint, and wait for someone to find it. Geocaches are sometimes just a log for you to put your name and the date you found it, or other times it a canister full of little knick-knacks for you to trade. If you do trade, you must leave something of equal or greater value to the thing that you took. It’s a bit like Pokemon Go, but with real life objects. It’s really family friendly too! Geocaching is wonderful if you want to get out more, appreciate nature or if you like puzzles and looking for things. There are great health benefits from geocaching as well. A study con-

Having their first geocaching experience last summer are journalism teacher Brian Winkel’s children, Eli (left) and Maya (right). ducted at Texas A&M said that people who go geocaching more than once a week were healthier and had an improved mental health compared to the people that didn’t geocache as

Good night’s sleep awaiting after following simple steps

With the end of the school year approaching, tests and projects are quickly being piled high as we wrap up our current courses. Not only does this inhibit growing excitement for the beginning of summer, long to-do lists and cramming sessions for exams can pact on major stress inside and outside of school. With increasing amounts of stress, an important part of the day can be negatively influenced- sleep. This time of year is crucial for getting in adequate amounts of sleep to help mental health and energy levels. Incorporating healthy habits can help you reach a good night's sleep. 1. Track Your Sleep Keeping your sleeping habits documented on a device or in a journal can assist in establishing a healthy sleep schedule. If you are not already doing this habit, iPhone’s offer a sleep analysis application to track intended amounts of sleep as well as your sleep activity over the course of the night. Along with iPhone sleep analysis, the Apple App Store and Android Play Store offer additional applications for sleep documentation. 2. Turn on Night Shift Though it’s important to turn off cellular devices at least 30 minutes before bed, many of us find this task to be difficult. If unable to ditch the phone, turn on “Night Shift,” an iPhone feature, to prepare your eyes for sleep. Night Shift works by removing the blue colors from your screen and turning the screen to warmer tones. Blue wavelengths are said to suppress melatonin, a critical sleep hormone.

A quick click on the Night Shift feature can help your body chemically ready itself for sleep. 3. Soak in the Warmth Allowing yourself 30 minutes to a warm bath 60 to 90 minutes before bedtime can aid in relaxation of the body. Warm baths are said to relieve muscle tension and cause the body to become drowsy. Taking a bath several times per week can assist in internally preparing your body for adequate sleep. 4. Essential Oils Rubbing or diffusing essential oils can assist in calming your body and mind for daily and nightly purposes. Top scents that aid in peaceful sleep include Lavender and Roman Chamomile. These scents are said to assist in relaxing the body. For best results on direct body application, rub oils onto the wrists, neck and temples. Aa an alternative to placing the oils on the body, essential oil diffusers can keep the scent flowing in your room throughout the night. 5. Make Your Bed As simple as it sounds, the state of your bed can have a major impact on your nights sleep. Internally, your mind will be thankful for the organization of blankets and pillows. Externally, your body will enjoy the comfort that is not present with bundled up and disorganized sheets. Taking two minutes after wake or before sleep can be a quick assistant for a peaceful night. By Staff Writer Maddie

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much, and that it helped sharpen their problem solving and mental skills. It also helps build character and is great for bonding with someone. Geocaching with other people can help

with teamwork, leadership skills and perseverance. Finding a geocache could take hours, so it’s important that you work together and stay on task. Geocaching urges you to not litter and bring a bag with you to pick up any trash that you see along the way. There are geocaches hidden all over the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area that are in great places like Hartman Reserve, the UNI campus and other various parks and will probably take you to places you’ve never been before, but geocaching isn’t just in Cedar Falls. You can geocache almost anywhere in the world, so while you’re on vacation with your family, you could whip out your GPS and go on an adventure. It’s a great activity for anyone who likes going outside and having fun. Sometimes it’s nice to unplug and get out there and maybe even meet new people. It’s also a great way to spend your Earth Day. By Staff Writer Mia

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Center for Arts hosting slam poetry tonight This week in April we’re going to talk a little bit about slam poetry. Slam poetry is a style of spoken word poetry generally used in competitions, like a poetry slam. The topics typically written about are more aggressive and passionate than your typical poem because they’re being performed and shared for a competition or for an audience, and sometimes both. The slam movement became very prominent in the 1990s and continues to be a driving force in the arts community. Some frequently touched topics include gender injustice, sexuality, racial and economic injustices, as well as current events in the news. A “slam” itself is a poetry competition in which poets perform original work alone or in teams before an audience, which serves as judge, although sometimes there are actual assigned judges. The work is judged as much on the manner and enthusiasm of its performance as its content or style, and many slam poems are not intended to be read silently from the page. Typically the judges will score out of 10, and the lowest and highest scores get scratched, and then whoever has the biggest score after all the rounds,

wins. The structure of the traditional slam was started by construction worker and poet Marc Smith in 1986 at a reading series in a Chicago jazz club. The competition quickly spread across the country, and slams happen frequently in every state. For example, even here in the Cedar Valley, we have a bimonthly slam. There was one in February 2017, and, of course, one today, Friday, because it is National Poetry Month. A local organization, SaYes2Poetry is hosting the slam at Waterloo Center for the Arts, from 8-11 p.m. tonight. The slam is free admission to watch, and $10 to enter the slam. All work has to be your own and does not have to be memorized. The first place winner takes cash home and gets an encore performance, so bring extra poems just in case you win. At this slam there will be three rounds, plus a final for the winner, and five judges who will give scores after each performance. Hosted by Chillin da Concious Poet, it’s sure to be a good slam. By Staff Writer Albie

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Inkbox opens tattoo options to all As people get older, they may want a chance to express themselves in their own way. A common choice would be getting a tattoo. While many tattoos turn out great, some aren’t so lucky. Some people even regret getting them. Many people use henna as an alternative to permanent tattoos the only problem is, henna tends not to look like a real tattoo and wears off in about a week or so. Just recently, a new alternative to both past options has been created. This new creation is called Inkbox. With “the look and feel of a real tattoo for two weeks,” Inkbox creators claim, “They are made with 100 percent organic formula, can be applied in 15 minutes and you can buy over 300 premade designs.” How to apply an Inkbox design: 1. Read all the instructions carefully. 2. The skin should be clean and dry. 3. Peel the white packing of the Inkbox design. 4. Stick the Inkbox to your skin firmly. 5. Peel the top to reveal the ink. 6. Put on the glove (given in the kit). 7. Take the cloth (given in the kit) tear the edge of the package and microwave for 15 seconds.

Open the wipe (given in the kit). 9. Dab only on the blue. 10. Take the now warm cloth and press on the design as hard as possible for 30 seconds. 11. Then hold firm for 15 minutes. 12. 15 minutes later, pull off the inkbox (slowly). 13. Air dry for five minutes. 14. Rinse gently with soap and water. 15. Carefully pat dry. 16. The tattoo will develop in the next 24-36 hours. The science behind the Inkbox tattoos is that, the ink sets into the top

layer of skin (the epidermis) and lasts two to three weeks on your skin. Permanent tattoos are set into your dermis, which is further into your skin, and that is why they are permanent. Not only does Inkbox have premade designs, they also have what they call Freehand Ink. This version is just a bottle of the same ink used in the pre-made designs. This way you can create whatever design you want. The only difference is that you have to keep the design you made on your skin for at least an hour before gently cleaning it with soap and water. By Staff Writer Skylar

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Late last week (Thursday & Friday), students had fun at the National Guard visit. The experience was thoroughly enjoyable for those sliding down and jumping through a blowup obstacle course and challenging each other through jousting.

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Research developing for new acne vaccine

Vaccinations, while debated, have been known to immensely benefit the human race as a whole, eradicating diseases such as polio and smallpox. Next up on the list may be acne. The University of California San Diego has recently signed a contract with one of the largest vaccine companies in the world, Sanofi-Pasteur, to develop a new approach to a common issue facing teenagers across the globe. Even though hopes are high for the vaccine, it has little known effects on acne and is still in testing and developing stages. Getting to the root of acne is something that the general public has been interested in for years. A pimple’s story begins in the pore, tiny spaces in the skin where dirt and oil can become clogged. Naturally, pores have bacteria living inside of them, which are rarely harmful to an organism. However, then the pore gets clogged, the bacteria quickly use up the oxygen, and it has no place else to turn but to the blood in a human. It digs through the skin until it reaches the oxygen rich blood, which causes an immune system response. This leads to the inflammation commonly referred to as a pimple. The main bacteria that can be attributed to this process is called P. acnes. Common treatments now use chemicals to try and kill the bacteria living inside the pores. However, this can lead to skin irritation and antibiotic resistant strains of P. acnes. The test at University of California San Diego put live P. acnes samples into numerous mice. The bacteria was found to cause ear inflammation in the mice. By using a simple nasal spray containing dead P. acnes bacteria into the mice, the ear inflammation was reduced significantly. In a second experiment, the lab tried to focus on using a protein called CAMP, which is used by P. acnes to kill surrounding cells and trigger infections. By using young daikon radishes, which develop CAMP naturally, and spraying ground-up leaves into the noses of mice, they were found to have antibodies to P. acnes. But while it sounds great in theory, there are a couple faults. First, the P. acnes bacteria is not usually present in common lab animals. This makes it hard to determine what would happen to an organism that does originally have this bacteria. Second, it is not yet sure if the CAMP approach also causes the resistant bacteria or not, which could put the lab back to square one. By Staff Writer Katie

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Not too late to participate in annual Tiger Trot 5K Run

With highs in the 60s, a few clouds to block out the glare of the sunshine and no chance of rain in the forecast, this Saturday seems like the perfect day to get out there and enjoy the outdoors. More specifically, it seems like a great day to go for a run! Lucky for us, this Saturday, Cedar Falls High School will be hosting its 6th annual Tiger Trot 5K Run. Otherwise called the Tiger Trot Color Fun Run, the event will be hosted by the high school’s Student Senate. It will be held on April 22 at 8 a.m. and will begin and end at Pfeiffer Park located here in Cedar Falls (900 Grand Boulevard). Reminder, the race is also a color run, so prepare to get colorful! Those who would like to be colored in various vivid hues, please wear a white shirt to the run. As for those who do not wish to participate in the “color experience,“ please wear colored shirts. The event is held in order to help students whose families are in a pinch as well as other families within Cedar Falls who are not able to meet basic needs. The proceeds from the fundraising event will also go toward families who have experienced emergencies that would require monetary assistance such as illnesses, fire, family deaths, etc. The money raised during last year’s Tiger Trot was able to aid eight families, so this year we hope to be able to assist in making even more families’ lives a little bit better. Online registration for the run may be over, but we encourage everyone to show up for the run anyway. Race day registration will be $25. For students who participate in the event, you can earn three PE makeups. There will also be prizes and medals for those placing first, second and third in both male and female categories. For those who don’t plan on participating, there are many other ways you can help the cause out. Monetary donations are very much welcomed, as well as donations of door prizes for the race. Also, it’s never to late to promote the race. Tell your family and friends, spread the word and have fun while helping fundraise. Finally, another way you can help out is by helping distribute race packets. For our racers, these packets will be handed out today, April 21, in the high school lobby from 3:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and also on the day of ther race at Pfieffer Park from 7:30 a.m. to 7:50 a.m. We at the Tiger Hi-Line urge our readers to engage the event in some way. Get your stretches in Tigers! Hope to see you there.

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College admissions tests give advantages to financially privileged white students High school is consumed with talk of college admissions tests. Teachers and counselors continually emphasize the importance of this simple number on the futures of students. The tests are easy to widely administer and generally score, giving colleges and universities an easy gage of potential success at a particular institution or a student’s aptitude for learning new subjects. Tests like the ACT and SAT are branded as equal-opportunity tests that measure a student’s potential for success in academia, however, research is showing otherwise. This is shown through research compiled by the National Center for Fair & Open Testing, using data collected from College Board. The conclusion is easy; the richer you are, the more likely you are to get a higher score. Lower scores provide limited opportunities for not only scholarships, but admission itself for lower income students. According to the research, students in the highest bracket of income from families earning more than $200,000 per year receive the highest scores on the SAT, and the trend continues downward as student’s income decreases. According to an investigation in the Wall Street Journal in 2014, “The SAT is just another area in American life where economic inequality results in much more than just disparate incomes.” It can be inferred that stu-

dents from higher income families are more likely to score higher on these tests due to economic resources, such as better teachers, educated parents with degrees and often times expensive test prep courses that are not financially possible for many students. Not only do tests like the SAT cater more to higher income students, but the test questions can be biased themselves. Tests are often written and scored by highly educated individuals who have received expensive educations and were exposed class-based knowledge that is not possessed by every student, and these questions that include classbased knowledge have been put on the test itself. Class-based knowledge in college admissions test includes questions that demand previous knowledge about subjects more likely exposed to students that are members of the upper class. For example, asking a question that relies on background information of skiing or golfing instead of basketball or baseball. There have also been instances of terms not familiar with native English speakers. The National Center for Fair and Open Testing’s website, FairTest.org, finds, “Idiomatic terms such as ‘straight from the horse’s mouth’ may not be familiar to many testtakers, particularly those whose first language isn’t English, causing them to choose wrong answers.”

“Race, class and gender biases give white, affluent and male test-takers an unfair edge,” FairTest.org said. “Research shows that a fast-paced, multiplechoice format favors males over females. Guessing, a risk males are more likely to take, is rewarded. Since multiple-choice items do not allow for shades of meaning they work against the most typical female thinking style.” Admissions test are not the only thing catering to a select population of students, but the admissions process itself also faces scrutiny for it’s tendency to bias and place heavy weight on extracurriculars like athletics and the arts, as well as traveling and volunteering, which are activities that are increasingly more common in more affluent students. Many also believe that test scores’ roles in college admissions do not serve their intended purpose, as they routinely underestimate the performance of female and students of color in college. While women score lower on average than boys, they receive higher grades in college, and students of color show much more consistency in semester grades than white students. Many colleges and universities have opted to make test scores optional during the admissions process to combat this issue, however, the majority of higher education institutes still require test scores for admission. By Staff Writer Elise

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Eco-friendly water bottles look to solve landfill crisis On April 22 people around the world will recognize Earth Day. In 1969, a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, Calif., left a seemingly permanent mark on the earth and its health. The following year, Sen. Gaylord Nelson created Earth Day in hopes to educate the public and launch the environmental activism we see today. Ways in which to keep the earth clean seem simple: riding a bike, recycling, turning lights off. But a new tech company called Skipping Rocks Lab is inventing a new way to go green. Plastic water bottles fill up the earth’s landfills. In fact, it is estimated that 38 billion water bottles end up in landfills each year. Skippin Rocks lab created a new product called Ooho, a replacement for traditional plastic water bottles.

Skippin Rock’s Ooho Looking at it, Ooho seems to simply be a bubble of water. And that’s pretty accurate. Ooho is a “blob” of water, sealed in a clear, tasteless seaweed casing. The water is held tightly in this casing, forming a ball of water that easily changes shapes. Users can simply cut or peel the casing and drink the water inside. Since the seaweed is bio-

degradable, throwing away the casing is guilt and damage free. Yet, the more interesting way of consuming your recommended amount of water is simply by ingesting the entire thing. The seaweed casing is edible and nutritionless. The downside to Ohoo is, of course, that the product only contains a gulp of water, as opposed to a bottle that holds much more. It’s true that Ohoo may not serve as a solution to the problem, but it’s exciting to see that tech companies and businesses are starting to take the earth’s health into consideration. Solving the plastic water bottle crisis is no easy task. But Skipping Rocks is starting the race to a solution, and maybe other companies will join in the fun. By Staff Writer Sam

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“Is a hot dog a sandwich?” When I first heard the question this past summer, the idea could not have sounded more preposterous. I mean, a hot dog isn’t a sandwich! It just ... isn’t! But then I began to think about it. Why isn’t it a sandwich? It’s surrounded by bread, is it not? I came to the conclusion that, yes, a hot dog is definitely a sandwich. A Twitter poll conducted by sports columnist Phil Hecken had 82 percent of the 4,925 respondents say that a hot dog is not a sandwich. I conducted a similar poll this week, which saw 175 respondents. Initially, 68 percent of them said a hot dog is not a sandwich. I then provided the MerriamWebster definition for a sandwich, and asked the same question. After reading the definition, 45.7 percent of respondents said a hot dog was a sandwich. Those who still said a hot dog was not a sandwich had some interesting reasoning, from “It doesn’t … feel like a sandwich,” to “You can’t buy one at a deli shop.” One such respondent was senior and European sandwich aficionado Henry Gaff. “The Oxford English Dictionary defines a sandwich as ‘an item of food consisting of two pieces of bread with a filling between them, eaten as a light meal.’ Wikipedia goes on to define a sandwich as ‘any dish wherein two or more pieces of bread serve as a container or wrapper for another food type.’ The MerriamWebster dictionary definition cited in the survey issued to the school, ‘two or more slices of bread or a split roll having a filling in between,’ is at best ambiguous in how it may be applied to hot dogs, and regardless of the

Are hotdogs considered sandwiches?

Other Yes Staff Writer Noah Wolf conducted the poll of Holmes, Peet and high school students.

The first poll shows voters’ opinions before they read the dictionary’s definition of “sandwich.”

“An item of food consisting of two pieces of bread with a filling between them, eaten as a light meal.” Oxford English Dictionary

No Other Yes The second poll showed that voters’ opinions swayed largely after they had read the dictionary’s definition of “sandwich.” authority of the source, it does not hold up on its own to the multiple definitions from a variety of sources that state that sandwiches by necessity must include two pieces of bread

to be considered a sandwich.” In addition to citing various definitions apart from the Merriam-Webster, he goes on to cite court cases. “Furthermore, the Superior

Court of Massachusetts has ruled that neither tacos nor quesadillas count as sandwiches in a 2006 decision regarding contract law. It would then seem to hold that, like a taco, a hot dog consisting of a bread-type product wrapping a protein or other filling would similarly not be a sandwich. However, the strongest case against the hot dog being a sandwich is the Food Standards and Labeling Policy Book issued by the US Department of Agriculture. According to an NPR interview with a representative of the USDA, and reaffirming the decision of the Massachusetts Superior Court, these standards exclude ‘items like burritos, wraps or hot dogs’ from the definition of a sandwich,” he said. “As such, not only is a hot dog not a sandwich, to disagree is to defy the American system of democracy. Both the executive and judicial branches of government agree that hot dogs are not sandwiches, and this is only reinforced by the majority of dictionary and encyclopedia definitions of the food item. Therefore, it can be stated with a sense of finality and belief in these United States that hot dogs are not, in fact, sandwiches.” Senior and patriot Max Dupree disagreed. “The Merriam-Webster dictionary, the most trusted dictionary in America, defines a sandwich as ‘two or more slices of bread or a split roll having filling in between,’ or as ‘one slice of bread covered with food.’ A hot dog can fit all three of these definitions depending on what you consider the bread around the hot dog itself to be. In the first case, the hot dog bun is considered to be two pieces of bread, which can occur if you are not careful enough with your hot dog before you eat it. The hot dog then consists of two pieces

of bread surrounding the sausage, making it fit the definition of a sandwich. The second case for a hot dog is when the hot dog bun is considered one piece of bread. The hot dog can be considered as covering the hot dog bun, although not completely, and therefore it can be considered a sandwich,” he said. “The third case for a hot dog is when the hot dog bun is considered a split roll. Now this is the situation that people may have the hardest time believing, as the modern hot dog bun does not resemble what most people would consider a roll. But if we take a look at the history of the hot dog, we find that they most likely originated in Germany. Back then, in the 1400s, the dachshund sausage, what we now know as the hot dog, was eaten on a roll that was split down the middle. The modern hot dog bun is simply an evolution of that, made to fit the hot dog better to make eating a hot dog easier. Knowing now that the hot dog bun is in fact a split roll, we can conclude that hot dogs are in fact sandwiches.” There are many arguments for both sides of the issue, and though I once was firmly on the not a sandwich side and once firmly on the sandwich side, I’ve come to realize there’s not one right answer. A hot dog can be seen as a sandwich if you want to see it as a sandwich, or it can be seen as definitely not. Whatever the answer is, let us not be separated by what divides us. Let us all, the sandwichers and the anti-sandwichers, join together on a large cookout and eat our hot dogs, whether or not they are sandwiches, in harmony. By Staff Writer Noah

WOLF

Take five steps to making earth a better planet

Earth Day is coming, and it’s time to appreciate our amazing planet. It’s time to do something about the bad things we’re doing to our planet, and essentially, ourselves. Earth Day should not only be a start to making a change, but also in creating good habits in all of us to take care of the Earth. By Staff Writer Jade Don’t know where to start your change? Here are a few ideas: PHAM

Recycle:

Start Planting:

Reduce Electricity:

Take a Walk:

Take Out The Trash:

You’ve probably heard it a thousand times, but that’s because it’s actually a good thing, and it’s not that hard. Reduce, reuse, recycle. Try reducing your use of plastics and other wastes. It tends to build up pretty easily, so find a good balance and way to control the amount of garbage you’re accumulating. Invest in a reusable water bottle, so that you’re not going through bottles all the time. And recycle what you can. The school has recycling bins, so use them.

This is where you get your hands a little dirty, but in the end, it will really pay off. Not only will you have gorgeous plants, but you will also be helping the planet. More plants will increase the production of oxygen and reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the air, which is good for everyone. Also, opting for flowers that will attract bees would be a good way to go, since the population of bees is worryingly declining.

Probably the easiest thing you can do is turn off the light when you’re done using it. Seriously, all you have to do is flip the switch and turn off the lights. Also, unplugging cords when you’re not using them is a good habit to get into. If you keep a cord plugged into an outlet, it will constantly be drawing out electricity, so next time when you’re charging your phone and it reaches 100 percent, take your charger out of its outlet and save some electricity.

Whenever you can, try opting for a greener way of transportation by walking or biking to your destination over driving. This way, you’ll reduce the amount of CO2 you’d be emitting from your car, and you’ll get a good workout in the end. But if the place you’re trying to get to is too far or inaccessible to walk or bike to, public transportation would also be another option. It may not be the most luxurious ride, but think of the payoff: a healthier, greener, prettier earth.

It’s a beautiful day outside. The sun is finally starting to come out, and it’s warmth is shining down on everyone. You’re in the car, and as you look out the window, something doesn’t match. There are empty water bottles, empty chip bags and dirty plastic bags scattered all around the fields that could’ve been so much more beautiful if there wasn’t trash littered all over it. Whenever you can, try picking up some of that trash. It may not be super exciting or hygienic, but it’s a lot better than a dirty planet.

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CF staff react to lessons of ‘Gifted’

The recently released movie, “Gifted,”opens a lot of questions about the potential connections with gifted students in Cedar Falls Schools. The movie features a seven-year-old girl with a mind like a calculator. Her uncle just wants to give her the normal life of a young girl to fulfill his sister’s last wishes. With pressure around him to put her in accelerated classes, he struggles to wrap his mind around what this could do to her social life at a such a young age. So, it raises the question, what would Cedar Falls do in this situation? Regarding gifted programs, Peet Junior High Principal Bill Boevers said that being accelerated really depends on the maturity level of the student. “I like the idea of balance for a student. If they are able to be accelerated and want to be pushed, I am in favor of it. Students are individuals, and some can handle acceleration better than others regarding social and emotional adjustments. There could be two students with the same data points suggesting they are ready academically, but acceleration for one might be much better than for the other based on their maturity level,” Boevers said. Even though he said he thinks it’s important to push students to their highest potential, he said one also needs to remember that they are still kids. “I worry about students being placed in classes where they are chronologically many years behind the other classmates. Some are able to handle this, but some are not. We need to develop kids academically, but also socially and emotionally,” Boevers said. Holmes Junior High Principal Jeremy Jones said he understands that there needs to be a balance between work and play, that educators need to let students learn at a high level but also make sure they are enjoying hanging out with kids their own age. “All of these situations related to grade acceleration are very contextual in nature and depend on the needs and ability of the student involved. As a result, it is very difficult to generalize for all students who may be in this situation. In general, as a professional and parent, I would want to see a balance of meeting the student's academic needs with their social/emotional needs. That really means I would be supportive of accelerating the student in academic areas that are strengths and where he/she needs challenges to continue to grow as a student while also providing opportunities to socialize with same age peers,” Jones said. Jones said that the Cedar Falls Community School District seeks to let children in junior high accelerate in honors classes that may be at the high school, but also be sure they aren’t depriving students of the social aspects of junior high. “We often try to do that at the junior high level in Cedar Falls by accelerating in strength areas through honors level courses and/or sending students to the high school to meet their academic needs. At the same time, most of their day is still spent at the junior high for social purposes and to participate in any activities that they may be involved with,” Jones said. CFHS Principal Jason Wedgbury said he thinks about the various sides to this issue when considering this topic. “I consider talent, ability, passion, socialization, life experiences, etc. as I look at this situation,” Wedgbury said. Wedgbury said he agrees more with the student’s needs and goals rather than the parents when put in this sort of predicament. “What drives the student versus what drives the adults. I am resistant when it is the adults who are pushing readiness. However, I pre-

fer to support passion and areas of interest. If she is driven by high levels of learning in an area, then don't bore her in classes beneath her ability and interest,” Wedgbury said. Wedgbury further backed up his beliefs that the student’s passion for learning should be the reason to accelerate him/her in a course. “I am on the side of some advanced courses if the student is passionate and driven. If it is the adults pushing her ability because they think she is capable of more, I would probably push back on the idea,” Wedgbury said. Another factor not discussed widely is how a student of such a young age in an older class would impact her peers. “I have witnessed students in similar situations interact very appropriately with a significant age difference and the older students be accepting of the younger student learning with them,” Wedgbury said. Boevers referred to his thoughts on the character from the movie when voicing his opinion. “If she were stronger academically, she could be a little intimidating, but I think most would work harder and compete with the younger student.” Every situation is different at every school and varies for every child. The principals at the junior highs and high school all agree that they just want what’s best for the students here. “Balance is what my mind centers around. I support following areas of passion but allowing developmental growth from the social/emotional aspect and the ability to enjoy life experiences,” Wedgbury said. Peet ELP teacher Sarah Cooper agreed with Wedgbury that the most important thing is balance. “I think there's a balance. There are so many factors to consider — what does the child want? Is the current school able to provide the ‘push’ the child needs? Some teachers would be very comfortable with having a child this exceptional in their classroom, but some might struggle,” Cooper said. She also agrees that their isn’t a clear answer in what to do in this situation. “My personal and professional belief is that there is no ‘across the board’ cookie cutter answer in situations like this. Each child, whether receiving special services or in all general education classes, has different needs. If the child needs special classes, then it's appropriate. Some kids and parents, though, desire for their kids to stay with their age mates. That's OK, too,” Cooper said. Cooper really focused on the social aspect of it all. Given a certain talent or ability, you need to know how each child will react around their peers. “Some kids are outgoing, some are not. Some kids gloat about their abilities, some don't. Some kids help others around them, some don't. It's the same with kids of all abilities in all areas. Some will

use it as a positive and relate well with their peers. Some won't,” she said. Cooper said lot of people worry about what may happen to a child and what they’re missing out on if accelerated at an extreme level, “but you have to remember that sometimes these kiddos don't have the same interests as their age mates. They don't want to do the things that other kids their age want to do. No kid is identical to another. Parents and educators need to be sensitive to their kiddos and see them all as individuals and recognize that what was right for one child might not be the right thing for another, even in the same family.” Both Holmes ELP teacher Karen Newcomb and CFHS ELP teacher Tim Kangas discussed a publication called “A Nation Deceived: How Schools Hold Back America's Brightest Students” when addressing their beliefs on this topic. Newcomb explained that this selection talks about the acceleration process and the many ways to accelerate a child. “Our society is pretty good at helping meet kids' needs when they're gifted musically or athletically. We get them the support and instruction that their abilities require, not what someone once decided a kid their age should get. We've got a long way to go as a society to see that happen regularly in academics,” Newcomb said. Newcomb said that there are many ways to accelerate a student’s learning, but it may be hard to tell which way is best for that individual. “At the same time, determining who needs whole-grade acceleration and whose needs can be served by enrichment or differentiation within the classroom is a harder line to draw. Some kids are a little more advanced than their peers academically, and a very few kids are truly head-and-shoulders more advanced. There's definitely a difference in how to best serve those kids, and there are also a lot of different ways to acceler‘GIFTED’ Continued on Page 10

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“I would say many are uncomfortable. In the ‘13 Reasons Why,’ that has become a huge thing, and it’s real.”

— Dunkerton graduate Chelsea Dean

‘13 Reasons’ opens teen discussion of suicide Imagine feeling lost. Depressed. Weighted down. Imagine sitting in class every day not knowing what was wrong. Being consumed by society, eaten up by high schoolers and spit out as if you were nothing. Imagine being so frightened of the pain that the only way to escape is by taking your own life. Just imagine because that is how Hannah Baker felt, and, who knows, maybe the kid sitting next to you feels the exact same way. Clay Jensen, a shy and awkward high school student, comes home from a somber day at school to a puzzling package on his steps. He comes to find out that the mysterious package is seven double-sided cassette tapes, recorded by Baker, a former classmate who had recently committed suicide. Each tape is designated for one person, all 13 people listen, and once a person is done they will pass it along to the next without a word. Within the tapes is Baker’s story of her life and why her life ended, leaving 13 reasons for those 13 tapes as her trademark. Netflix’s newest series has captivated viewers, spun mixed emotions and has resurrected the still current and big topic, teen suicide. This show is real, raw and at times unsettling. “13 Reasons Why” is not intended at all to be easy to watch, from the graphic rape scenes to experiencing an actual suicide of Baker, this show brings awareness to many or the issues pertaining to high school students. “13 Reasons Why” is not made to promote or glorify suicide and teen depression. It was created, filmed and produced merely to show how teenagers deal with such extremes like depression and anxiety. It portrays how many schools and communities view and act upon with controversial topics like this and helps bring to light of just how in the dark adults, schools and communities are, that shut out the topic of suicide. This story is not meant to be romanticized, create a game of a heavy issue or start a copycat rampage. No, this story, this show, this series is about bringing out awareness of high school suicide, making sure people are aware of what is going on and simply to teach kindness. Junior Makenna Carroll said she would rate “13 Reasons Why” a 10 out of 10 and would definitely recommend to watch it. “I thought the show was really powerful and that it shows with everything we do. It has a reaction and makes an impact on people’s lives,” Carroll said. She said she believes that the show is realistic, but there are some extremes that she doesn’t think high

schoolers now would deal with. Carroll also argues that “13 Reasons Why” is controversial but can be very educational on how high school struggles can weigh on some people. “I think that teen suicide and depression is a real thing and is prominent in school that no one really wants to talk about, and I feel as though it should be addressed more often, and this show is a perfect segway into that.” Carroll also said that she does not think that parents, teachers, administration and peers are fully aware of how big an issue suicide is. “I don’t think the adults really have an idea of teen depression and what we go through every day just because our world now is so much different from theirs. I think by taking the time and watching this show, it could help them and others understand.” According to Youth Suicide Statistics, suicide is the second leading cause of death from ages 10-24 years old. Another statistic is that four out of five teenagers who attempt suicide have given clear warning signs to those around them. Some warning signs include changes in the way they talk and present themselves, changes in behavior such as using illegal substances, harming themselves, being withdrawn and changes in their mood like feeling depressed, anxious, rage and loss of interest. More signs and other information can be found at AmericanFoundationForSuicidePrevention. com. Co-director of Alive and Running Troy Belmer said he believes there is more of a stigma that comes with the younger generation than previous generations, and that social media plays a part in big topics such as suicide, depression and anxiety. “I think there is a deeper stigma

Submitted Photo than there ever has been, and I would tie a lot of that to social media. There is just a lot less interaction. Kids aren’t as good at opening up and talking to adults who can help,” Belmer said. Being the co-director of Alive&Running Suicide Prevention, Belmer is actively involved in support groups, visits and talks at local high schools and marketing for the organization. Belmer also has met with multiple families and parents of suicide victims as well as people who are feeling depressed or suicidal. “Our feedback from parents and teenagers, I can say, no the current school system isn’t up to date, and that they wish there was a better curriculum out there. I think sometimes schools see it as too controversial, and they don’t want to deal with the whole ‘what if.’” Belmer also said he believes and has received feedback from multiple parents and students, that there are so many misconceptions to administrators that go along with heavy topics such as suicide and depression. “They aren’t trained well enough to look for warning signs. I think schools are aware of a problem, but aren’t sure of how big it has become and think it’s just kids being kids.” Nineteen-year-old Dunkerton graduate Chelsea Dean agreed with Belmer, saying that her community and a lot just like hers aren’t comfortable with the topic of suicide. “I would say many are uncomfortable. In the ‘13 Reasons Why,’ that has become a huge thing, and it’s real. A lot of times when you talk about it, people just shut it down and aren’t educated enough on what plays into depression and suicide,” Dean said. Dean has faced numerous obstacles in her life so far. She has dealt with depression and started self harming herself in her freshmen year,

was diagnosed with anorexia and bulimia and attempted to commit suicide April 12 of last year. Because of the constant struggles, obstacles and walls that had been placed in front of Dean, she has now been able to remain strong and get through her good and bad days with the support of her friends and family. “I’ve seen and heard of people making jokes and rude comments about suicide, about self harming and mental illness in general, and I don’t think they realize how serious it really is.” She has spoken at Dunkerton High School and one other school about her experiences with suicide and depression. She said she believes that there isn’t much help when it comes to such problems because the topic is pushed so far down no one is willing to open up and talk. “I feel like it’s just shoved away and people don’t want to talk about it. At my school, if you’re feeling anxious or depressed, you can talk to the counselor, but it’s not really going to do anything. There needs to be more programs and support groups or something.” So yes, there can be many takes, points of view, perceptions, opinions, facts about “13 Reasons Why.” The list goes on and on, but the truth of the matter is that suicide is a real issue. Sexual assault, bullying, self harming — these are all real issues among teenagers. You never truly know what someone else is going through, what they have inside their head, what problems they are dealing with at school, at home, at work, within the confined walls of a cell phone. You never truly know until you put yourself in their shoes, and I think this is what the author and producers of “13 Reasons Why,” the book and show, are trying to provide. Putting yourself in Baker’s perspective, experiencing her parents grief, watching how the school handles things, etc. So, whether you agree, disagree or don’t have an opinion, let’s get a couple things cleared up. First off, suicide is never be to glorified, joked about and romanticized. Second, everyone’s mental health state is different. Lastly, be kind to one another. Be humble, be selfless, be there for one another and listen because you just never know what another person is feeling. It could be the kid you park next to in the lot, the popular girl on the cheer team or that quiet guy in the back of your chemistry class. It could be anyone feeling this way. By Staff Writer Tehya

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•RAY DAVIES: Americana •ROBYN HITCHCOCK: Robyn Hitchcock •ANGALEENA PRESLEY: Wrangled •JOE GODDARD: Electric Lines •IMELDA MAY: Life. Love. Flesh. Blood. •THE BLACK ANGELS: Death Song •BNQT: Volume 1 •SYLVAN ESSO: What Now

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•THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS 04/14/17 •BORN IN CHINA 04/21/17 •FREE FIRE 04/21/17 •THE HAPPIEST DAY IN THE LIFE OF OLLI MAKI 04/21/17 •THE STUDENT 04/21/17 •SLACK BAY 04/21/17 •UNFORGETTABLE 04/21/17

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•THE SILVER CASE: (PS4) (PC) •GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: TANGLED UP IN BLUE: (iPhone/Pad) (PS4) (PC) (XB1) •FULL THROTTLE REMASTERED: (PS4) (PSV) •SHINESS: THE LIGHTNING KINGDOM: (PC) (XB1) •THE DRAGON’S TRAP: (PS4) (XB1) (SWITCH)

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Old school browser games deliver nostalgic diversions Back before we could download games off the Internet, we played a style of games known as web games that played directly from the browser. Some of these games you might remember, some of them you might not. “Poptropica” is a very broad game, and anyone who has played the game knows what I mean. The game itself, does not have a plot. The “plot” is that there many islands, each with a problem, and you go to each and every island, and solve that problem. It’s a very broad game with no technical ending because the islands aren’t something you can do in 10 minutes; sometimes they take you a while. As of recent years, the game has updated quite a bit, so some classic islands now require membership, which is kind of sad, but it can’t be helped. “Club Penguin,” is a fun multiplayer where you play as a penguin. There is a story, but we will get to that later. There’s much to do as you waddle around, being a spy, a tour guide or just a penguin. You meet friends, enemies and can do more or less anything. It’s an odd game, and many people thought it was dead, but some fans have re-made it into a game known as “Club Penguin Rewritten.” The major difference is that in “Rewritten,” everyone is a member, which is usually something you have to pay for. “Webkinz” is a game I personally doubt anyone has forgotten. You buy a stuffed animal, put the code in and take care of it online. Not a ton more to say about

it except that as a kid, that’s extremely fun since not all kids can get a dog or a cat when they’re like, five or six. Another thing is, “Webkinz” is multiplayer “Adventure Quest” is a game probably forgotten to time. It extends into many versions, but look forward to a review on those in the future. Back to the main “Adventure Quest,” it’s a first person, online RPG. There is no clear plot unless you play into it a bit. You basically just go around, clicking and find things to do. Being the original, that’s the extent of its “story.” It’s a fun game, but it was more popular maybe five or six years ago, maybe more. “DragonFable” is very similar to “Adventure Quest,” but it’s not in first person. Also, there's a more clear story. You can find characters that allow you to do storylines and such. For example, at a point, you get a dragon egg, and there's a decently long storyline behind that, the whole securing the egg, and hatching it. You can then just kind of explore the world map. However, some places you can’t go without the membership of the game. Without membership, the game is restricted, but far from hard to play, so to speak. Five games we might remember, might not or might never have heard of. Games we may have played, loved, hated ... who knows? I hope you go back to a game you played when you were little to find it’s actually quite enjoyable. By Staff Writer Noah

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‘GIFTED’/Continued from Page 8 ate a student,” Newcomb said. Kangas said he is definitely in favor of acceleration if all of the right components are there. “That really is the key. The conditions need to be right: from the child's readiness; the support of parents, teachers and administration; the peers and the material itself. As long as everything is in order, acceleration is generally appropriate and successful. Unfortunately, there are times where the support is not there or the conditions are not right, and those times seem to be what drives a lot of the hesitancy,” Kangas said. Many people worry about age difference and the effect that has on the child, but Kangas doesn’t believe that is much of

an issue. “Studies have shown that there are significant differences in age peer and ability peer groupings. Students generally show greater success when they are paired with like-ability students rather than like-age students. The age difference is often imperceptible when they are functioning at the same ability level. Even in cases of extreme age difference (i.e. 8-10 year olds with high school students), the difference is overcome once there is understanding of the ability,” Kangas said. Newcomb heavily agreed with Kangas on this topic. “Kids also need peers who are developmentally ready for the same kind of play as they are. Oftentimes that means same-age

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Oberst’s full band updates detract from original’s power C o n o r Oberst, frontman of Bright Eyes, released a wonderful acoustic album this past October. His album, “Ruminations,” was filled with sincerity and reflection, and you could hear the raw emotion in his voice on every track. His newest release, “Salutations,” was a surprise to many. Backed by The Felice Brothers, Salutations delivered something less satisfactory than I had hoped for. Compared to “Ruminations,” “Salutations” feels sugar coated. It lacks the honesty and seriousness that “Ruminations” provided. Frankly, it was a let down. An update of the earlier produced project, “Salutations” features the full band version of the album plus seven new songs. Although I do believe that “Salutations” is a decent album, it takes away the urgency and despondency that makes “Ruminations” such a great one. If it would have been released on its own of before “Ruminations,” it would have been good. I’m a big fan of Oberst, but this album just didn’t do justice to “Ruminations,” though I do commend him for picking a good backing band, The Fepeers, but certainly not always. Most of us had younger or older neighborhood playmates who we enjoyed just as much or maybe even more than the kids who were our own age. But again, we also need people who we can talk about our unusual interests with,” Newcomb said. “While older kids may think it's ‘odd’ at first to see a younger or much younger student in their class, it quickly becomes normal and most have no problem with it.” Every educator just wants what’s best for their students, and if acceleration seems like the right route, it’s most likely meant to be. “If it's appropriate and necessary for the child, I am fully in support of acceleration of whatever type needed,” Newcomb said. “In our school district, which is probably true in

lice Brothers. I think it would have been extremely difficult to produce a follow up album of songs where the honesty lies in the bareness of the tracks. However, “Salutations” gives some of the songs life where it lacked before, particularly the song “A Little Uncanny.” “Napalm” was released as a single before Salutations came out, but this song would have been extremely hard to pull off if it weren’t for the added full band. Another added song that I enjoyed off of “Salutations” was “Empty Hotel by the Sea.” Oberst has been putting out music ever since his teens, and he’s now in his late 30s. Although “Salutations” was a little less than what I hoped for, I can’t be disappointed. After all of these years, he is still releasing good, quality music. By Staff Writer Emma

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most districts, we do a lot more single-subject acceleration (math at the elementary level, and a variety of core subjects at the secondary level) than whole-grade acceleration. And certainly, a child as gifted as the one in this movie appears to be, is extremely rare. I've never worked with a student that exceptional, but they do exist — and not just in the movies But when situations come up and a student clearly does not belong in the grade he or she is presently in, then we need to consider a variety of data and make the decision that is best for the child. If the student clearly needs it and desires it, then it probably needs to be done.” By Staff Writer Alayna

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This NBA season has been nothing short of exciting, and with the playoffs starting, every game is very competitive. Here are the predictions for the first round matchups. Warriors Vs. Trail Blazers The Warriors claimed the number one seed in the West again this year, so they are matched up with the eight seed, Portland. The Warriors have been to the finals two years in a row, and they have another great opportunity to do so again this season. The only team this year in the West that has caused them problems is the Spurs. With Kevin Durant returning from injury, the Trail Blazers aren’t fast enough to run with Golden State. Clippers Vs. Jazz Both of these teams are

having great seasons. Gordon Hayward of the Jazz has led them all season and has been a tough guard for any team. They are heating up at the right time, and the struggles for the Clippers have continued. The Jazz have never won an NBA title, but they could make a run at it this year. Rockets Vs. Thunder This series should be a great one to watch. The two MVP candidates of Russell Westbrook and James Harden will be putting their teams of their backs throughout these games. The Thunder haven’t had the best of seasons claiming just the sixth seed, but Westbrook has single handedly put them in a position to win games. This series should be close.

Spurs Vs. Grizzlies The Spurs came up just short of getting the first seed in the West. They are a well coached, well-disciplined team. They succeed in the playoffs because of their great defense and ball pressure. They have leaned heavily on Kawhi Leonard, who has taken that role well. The Spurs jumped out to a fast start in games one and two. They are a lock to make a run this season. Celtics Vs. Bulls The Celtics made a late run at the end of the regular season to grab the first seed from the Cavaliers. People have called them one of the worst one seeds of all time, but they have a lot of potential to win, and that’s why they fin-

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ished in first. They could have a tough time with the Cavs if they end up playing them, but they have to get past Chicago first. They struggled with them if the first two games, but if people continue to doubt the Celtics, they could wind up in the finals. Wizards Vs. Hawks The Wizards just missed out on a playoff bid last year, but came back strong this season. John Wall leads the scoring, but they also have good post play. They took game one at home by 7 points in a back and forth game. These teams are evenly matched. Look for a good series to six or seven games. Raptors Vs. Bucks The Raptors bounced back after losing Kyle Lowry

to injury for most of the second half of the season. They finished third, and they find themselves matched up with Milwaukee. They will struggle with guarding Giannis Antetokounmpo but should be able to put up enough points to put them away. Cavaliers Vs. Pacers The Cavs have struggled late in the season and brought that to the playoffs. The reigning champions have a tougher road to the finals this year, but are more than capable of getting there with the way LeBron James plays when it matters most. The Pacers will put up a fight, but they can’t hang with LeBron and Kyrie. By Staff Writer Jack

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These sure fire selections will provide results for bagging spring bluegills With the infamous bluegill spawns that yield so many fish to fly fishermen coming up in the next month or so, right now is the perfect time to stock up on the best flies to catch ’em. Here are the top flies for hitting the panfish hard this spring. By Opinion Editor Brennan

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Popper: Obviously this list could not be used if it did not have the popper on it. This fly is my personal favorite for landing decent bluegills because of how easy it is to use. Just cast it out over top of the spawn beds, and the fish go right for it. There are so many different varieties of poppers, which is another trait that makes them a great option. The popper is mainly just a cylindrical piece of cork with a hook and some fur or feathers attached, making it also an easy fly to tie at home.

Sponge Spider: The sponge spider fly is also a generic fly that works great in the spring for panfish. It is essentially a floating foam body with synthetic legs dangling off the side. With quick movements followed by pauses, this can drive any bluegill crazy. This fly can get fish moving generally more than a popper, but it all depends on the day and what the fish are feeling like.

Wooly Worm: Bluegills love their top water flies, but this one is actually a wet fly. Originally designed in the Ozarks to be a bass specific fly, this one has gained popularity among fly fishermen in the West, as well as elsewhere around the world. This fly can be fished just about any way possible with dead drifts or quick movements, and is definitely a good beginner’s fly.

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The Predator: This fly is much like the sponge spider in that it is comprised of a foam body and synthetic legs hanging off the side, but it can be used for much more than just the bluegill spawn. Many fly fishermen use this fly for fishing smallmouth bass in fast rivers, but it can be used for some good springtime pond fishing.

Nymph: A solid, reliable fly for just about every type of fly fishing is a nymph fly. One of the most heavily used flies in the sport, it also works for spawning panfish in the late spring days. These flies are also an easy and common fly to tie at home.

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The men’s soccer team won a physical contest against Cedar Rapids Jefferson at home on April 13. The team was 4-3 at the Hi-Line deadline and faces Dubuque Hempstead next Tuesday at home.

Coach explains best methods for rolling out muscle stiffness For athletes, one of the most important things is to make sure to stretch out properly. Rolling and stretching out properly helps to prevent injury and soreness, but there are many athletes out there who, though they know how to stretch properly, do not how to roll out right. Women’s track team coach Chris Wood said, “Foam rolling is a relatively new phenomenon in the world of health and fitness. While it is a highly debated topic in regards to muscle soreness, I am a firm believer in it’s benefit to myofascial release. This word might sound foreign to some individuals, but essentially it is a form of massage. The idea behind myofascial release is to increase blood flow and allow contracted or sore muscles to relax, helping speed up recovery in certain areas. Massage therapists have been focused on doing this with athletes for a long period of time. Until foam rolling, the idea of ‘self-massage’ for recovery wasn’t that well known.” Wood said, “Some of the most common areas individuals spend time taking care of are sore hamstrings, glutes, quads and calves. These areas in our legs predominantly take the force of most workouts; therefore, most often feel the result. When focusing on these areas, a few key points that are often neglected can be the speed of rolling out, the location and the posture. A

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Rolling out muscles after a workout is a soothing approach to a quick recovery. quick Google search with the area of soreness and foam rolling will give you hundreds of articles and videos as resources as to how to utilize foam rollers. Wood said, “Some of the points that aren’t talked about are when identifying the location, how long and fast should you roll? When addressing athletes sore areas, you

must be under control. It may feel great to go back and forth quickly, but you are not actually eliminating any of the adhesion which are causing soreness. Go slower so that the muscle layers can adapt to to foam roller and have time to increase blood flow to improve recovery.” He also recommended paying attention to different locations. “In

addition to that, too many athletes spend too much time in one location, often rolling for five-10 minutes on one area. Spend 20-30 seconds to roll each tender spot and then go on to the next spot. If you’re feeling tough the next day, spend a little more time.” By Staff Writer Mackenzie

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Junior Meg Schmitz runs on the varsity track and cross country teams. She runs on the 4x800 team, which is ranked seventh in the state and took first in the Tiger Invite home meet this past Tuesday, April 18. Schmitz also took home second place in the 400 hurdles. Her love for running started in seventh grade when she joined the track team, and she hasn’t stopped since. What are your goals for this season? My personal goal for this season is to qualify for Drake in the 400 hurdles and the 4x800. What makes you most excited? I’m super excited to see how our team does at State. What are sone team goals? I know some of the 4x800 girls are super excited to see what we do this season, and we are a close knit group, which makes it a lot more fun. Favorite moment? Personally, my favorite parts of the season have been working with coach Chris Wood. He always makes practice fun and pushes up mentally and physically.