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Lunch and Learn series aims to make job searching easy The Lunch and Learn series is a new program during power hour to help students find subjects of interest that await them after high school. Counselor Chris Wood said that the counseling department wanted to start this series because there are students who would like to job shadow but don’t have time in their schedule or can’t leave the building. “The goal of the Lunch And Learn series is to give you general information about the job in that field,” Wood said. “Kelly Kobliska, the Cedar Valley Career Connections individual at Hawkeye, gave me the idea of the Lunch and Learn series to promote job shadows. We want to bring in career speakers once a week or once every other week during power hour to talk about what their jobs are like and what it takes to get into that field.” Beth Johannes from Black Hawk Grundy Memorial Hospital came and spoke this past week. “We targeted the science cluster first because it is the largest percentage of what our students show interest in based on the career cruising tests we did last year,” Wood said. Although last week’s Lunch and Learn didn’t pull in large numbers, Johannes agreed to do job shadows with some of the students that attended.
Wood said he would love if each student would be able to participate in a job shadow. “If you go into a job shadow you thought you were going to love and you hated it, that’s the biggest success because you won’t waste your time at college doing something you thought was going to be great.” Wood added that 25-30 percent of students that go on job shadows end up disliking them, but it rules something out they thought they were going to like. “Usually the students that end up disliking their job shadows find something they enjoy, so then they do a different job shadow,” he said. “Each month we are going to have a career theme, and then each week different types of jobs in that career.” Wood said that he is open to having speakers of all career fields come in and talk. He is hoping to get the series rolling by the middle of January and will be taking suggestions once second semester start. Wood said he hopes that as word gets out, the Lunch and Learn series will continue to grow, as it is an easy way for students to get a taste of what’s out there after high school. By Staff Writer Emma
Finsta finding social media fans for those sharing ‘silly’ sides
Social media is everywhere you go, and if you look away for one second, something new pops up onto your news feed. The newest crave in the social media world is Finsta (aka fake Instagram accounts). Finstas are joke accounts on Instagram that are beside your “real” account and aren’t meant to post aesthetically pleasing or attractive pictures. With Finsta, there are no judgements, no posed pictures and everyone posts whatever comes to their minds. Finstas allow people to express themselves in a comfortable, fun environment. Class President Jorgensen overheard from her cousin and her close friends how fun having a Finsta account was and she wanted to experience one herself. Jorgensen said, “This is something that I would enjoy doing, just being silly and being able to post really dumb selfies. I wanted to be funny and express my creativity. That is why I created a Finsta account.” Junior Sydney Brustkern also created an Instagram because she overheard how much fun her friends were having with their Finstas, and she wanted to discover the trend for herself. Brustkern said, “It wasn’t really popular, but then I got one, and now I know a lot of other people who now have one. It’s really fun, and, person-
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The days where one can climb up in a loft and sit on a comfy cushion or have fun book hunts may be over, but don’t lose hope on carefree elementary days. One can still find a good book and read in peace at the CFHS library. Media specialists Kim Traw and Kristi Anhalt see 100 to 150 students a day. Some of the students are regular “customers” coming in to snuggle up in a cozy spot in the corner and read and some of them are just there to check out a book and make their way back to class. Anhalt said, “Students do want to read, they just don’t have time to read. I have noticed students pick up books at the beginning of the year, and then I hear from the students that they don’t have time to read. I also notice they pick up books right before breaks, and many of them like to check out a pile of books for the summer.”
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As students make their way through high school, homework increases, and it is hard to do the free reading that students once had time for in junior high. Junior Josh Ochoa said he reads “not as much as I wish I did. I probably read two or three books a year,” Although students may not be doing free reading, they still venture into the library sporadically. Most of them do so to check books out for classes and to use the printer/copier machine. Senior Sam Schmitz said that the library is where he goes for books needed in class, and he visits the library one to two times a month. Other students, like sophomore Astoria Chao, visit the library about twice a week for a variety of reasons. “I go to hold volunteer club meetings, check out books and print papers,” Chao said. Students find it easy to go to
ally, I think it is better than ‘rinsta’ (aka real instagram).” Senior Summer Pieters created a Finsta account because she thought it was quirky, and she thought it would be a funny place to post funny, non serious things. She also thought of Finsta as a way to communicate with friends. Pieters said, “I looked at it as another way to talk to my friends and be foolish with other people.” Pieters said Finsta is a very fun environment to see other people’s goofy sides. Jorgensen, Brustkern and Pieters all believe that Finsta accounts are a positive way to interact with others and show your personality on social media. Jorgensen explained, “I haven’t seen Finsta used in a negative way, and I think it is mostly used as a way to express people’s humor sides that you wouldn’t see on their ‘real’ accounts.” Brustkern said, “Yeah, I think that it’s a positive thing because you only have specific people that follow you, and it’s very fun to post fun things with your buddies.” Pieters said the humor is self-directed. “Finstas aren’t created to make fun of people, but kind of to make fun of yourself and be goofy.” By Staff Writer Kim
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the high school library because of the librarians’ willingness to help and their knowledge on how to pick out the right books. “The librarians always help by picking out the perfect books that we need to write papers,” senior Katie Rygh said. Traw has a clever trick for zeroing in on the right books. “I always ask what kind of movies they like,” she said, “then try to find a book similar. I also recommend that the student read every day. It is hard to stay interested in a book if you try to read only once a week or so.” Another reason the library is a go-to place for class books is because of the organization. Traw and Anhalt are currently working on making improvements in the library so it is easier for student to
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CF grads report easy adjustments to college As the school year comes to a close, seniors are approached by all things college. Family dinners bring a few “what are you planning on studying for next year?”s, and E-mails fill up with advertisements from multiple universities. Some high school seniors feel as if their journey to college will be a piece of cake, but others fear for their wellbeing due to constant stereotypes that are often spread about college. UNI freshman Hannah Gaffney said that in high school, she wished she knew that college was not exactly how it was described to her. “I definitely expected a giant amount of homework and studying because that’s what everyone told me college would be like,” Gaffney said. “But honestly, as long as you take a good balance of classes, it’s not that bad at all.” Gaffney said that it is important to take classes that provide a workload perfect for you. “If joining three clubs and taking 21 credits is your thing, then go for it,” she said. “But if not, that’s fine too. You have to do what works for you.” Agreeing with Gaffney, Iowa State
“I definitely expected a giant amount of homework and studying because that’s what everyone told me college would be like, but honestly, as long as you take a good balance of classes, it’s not that bad at all.”
—Hannah Gaffney UNI freshman and 2016 CFHS alumni
freshman Kayla Neese said she thinks that the basic daily schedule in college makes up for the workload. “In high school, you have class for multiple hours a day, every day,” Neese said. “In college, you might have one class in the morning, another class in the afternoon, and yet another class once every Thursday. The gaps between classes provide time to strategically plan out when you do homework, which makes it not nearly as difficult as people tell you.” Aside from the amount of homework in college, a concern many high school
seniors have is that they will not have friends as they enter a new school. Due to this dilemma, many people choose a college based off of the one their friends are going to. “It’s important to go to the college that best suits you,” Neese said. “There are so many people in college and so many opportunities to make friends. Talk to people who are in the cafeteria, in the gym or even just sitting at the bus stop. Everyone is searching for new friends.” Siding with Neese, Gaffney said she
ADAPTING MEDIA/ Continued from Page 1 use. “Currently we are working toward the bookstore approach. We are organizing the fiction into 10 genres,” Anhalt said. “Hopefully, this will make it easier for students to find books they like.” They are also getting new shelving. “The new shelving will go around the perimeter of the library, allowing us to have more floor space in the library. The new shelving should also make it easier to see the books and display books,” Anhalt said. Along with checking out books for class and using the printer, some students come to the library for free reading and for research papers. “We have some regular students who spend time reading in the library,” Anhalt said. One of those “regulars” is Astoria Chao. She comes in a few times a week, and although she said she struggles with finding time to read as much as she would like because of all her homework, she still finds time to enjoy reading in the library. “I love libraries because you can read so many things without buying them, and it’s a nice place to hang out,” Chao said. Most students that check out books from the library read books in the genre of dystopian fiction, fantasy and realistic fiction. The popular books also all have “ teenaged main characters who are leaders and overcome some obstacle. Many are fighting against those in power,” Anhalt said.
“Currently we are working toward the bookstore approach ... Hopefully, this will make it easier for students to find books they like.”
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Both media specialists said they have “go-to-titles” for people who are looking for recommendations. For dystopian fiction, they recommend “The Selection” series by Kiera Cass, the “Young Elite” series and the “Legend” series by Marie Lu. Realistic fiction books are also flying off the shelves, Anhalt’s “go- to-titles” for realistic fiction are “Everything, Everything” by Nicola Yoon and “Panic” by Lauren Oliver and “Sophie and Carter” by Chelsea Fine. Both specialists said there are no special books that are popular for the winter time, but they encourage students to stop by the library before holiday break to check out as many books as they would want to read during break. By Staff Writer Sophia
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Clarinet players senior Kevin Wu, sophomore Elise Patton and sophomore Sally Fry (at top) and flute player senior Karen Sell (at right) and the rest of the band performed on Monday, Dec. 12. The orchestra performed on Thursday, Dec. 15, and the choir will take the stage on Dec. 19. Aimee Robisky Photos
learned an important characteristic of college students. “It is not abnormal for random people to come up to you and ask to see your notes for the upcoming quiz,” Gaffney said. “You instantly become friends when you realize that you had no idea there was a quiz. You both frantically panic, but you get a brand new friend out of it.” Despite multiple stressors that come with going to college, Neese and Gaffney both say they think that college is easier than many adults say. “It really wasn’t worth stressing so heavily about,” Neese said. Gaffney nodded, acknowledging Neese’s comment, and added to her statement. “People put a lot of pressure on high schoolers with college looming in the distant future,” Gaffney said. “In the end, everything will work out, even if it seems impossible right now. All the stress of decisions and tests scores and scholarships and all the ‘lasts’ might build up and be overwhelming, but it will be OK. Everything will work out.” By Staff Writer Casey
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Lactose intolerance leads senior to transferring to vegan diet Taking the health world by storm, the popularity of plant-based diets have increased immensely amongst young adults. Driven by anti-animal cruelty as well as numerous health and environmental benefits, veganism has become one of the most adapted lifestyles. For one senior student, veganism became a positive aspect of her lifestyle and eating habits after being unexpectedly diagnosed with lactose intolerance. Senior Summer Pieters said, “Over a year ago I found out that I was severely lactose intolerant. This forced me to rearrange my diet, and for the first time in my life really think about all the food that I was putting into my body. In my research for going dairy-free, I came across a lot of info about the benefits for veganism. It convinced me to make the decision to cut more than dairy out of my diet, but also eggs and meat.” Though Pieter’s intolerance to dairy pushed her into learning and adapting veganism, the beginning of her lifestyle change did not go without a few barriers. “I have been vegan for almost a full year now, so I am accustomed to this way of life. The first few months of veganism I had a really hard adjustment period where I was struggling to learn to plan meals, to cook with only vegan ingredients and to find foods I can eat at restaurants. To this day, it can be hard and exhausting. I have days where I only eat tortilla chips because I forgot to make a grocery list of the food I wanted. However, for the most part I have adapted well,” Pieters said. Despite several obstacles when adapting veganism, Pieters remained motivated with an abundance of benefits her body rewarded her with. “I have so much energy! Also, veganism has taught me to love my body. I know I am eating foods that are good for my body, so I see myself in a more positive light and give myself more credit.” The rewards of veganism stretch farther than personal benefits. Veganism actively supports rights of animals and goes against cruelty and environmentallyunfriendly procedures used by meat and dairy industries. Pieters said, “The anti-cruelty was certainly a factor in my decision to not use animal products. I have learned a lot about the awful conditions that major meat companies put their animals through, which makes the animals very sick and limits their quality of life. This information, plus more, has made meat seem much less appetizing to me, and I couldn’t go back to eating a lot of animal products even if I wanted to.”
“It might take a while to figure the vegan lifestyle out. Overall, have patience, and your body and mind will reward you.”
—Senior Summer Pieters follows a vegan diet
Similar to most diets, finding information of veganism is as easy as typing in a quick search on the Internet. In addition, the popularity of veganism has resulted in a plethora of educational documentaries, books as well as YouTube videos. Pieters said, “Google it! So many websites give a lot of info about veganism and the many benefits. Netflix has some very eye opening documentaries about veganism and food in general. Personally, I learned about the dairy and meat industry from books I had found online, reading the nutrition labels and thorough research.” Regardless of the large amounts of long-term benefits, for many, worries concerning lack of tasteful food acts as one of the main reasons for refusing the vegan lifestyle. “So many people turn down veganism because they don’t want to give up their hamburgers, cheese and so much more. After a year of veganism, I have found some of my favorite foods that I would have never found without making the switch. For example, my mom makes a really good green bean coconut curry. It is basically a stir fry of vegetables with curry, coconut milk and garlic over rice. Seriously — so delicious. Also, I make a vegan lasagna in a skillet. Yes, yes, yes. It is so good,” Pieters said. Though veganism may seem intimidating at first, anyone is capable of making the the switch and beginning a healthy journey for themselves and the animals. Pieters said, “Ease into it. Start off simple by eliminating one thing at a time. Do a week without eggs, then the next week eliminate poultry and eggs, then eliminate all meat and eggs, then eliminate all meat and eggs and dairy. Be open-minded about the recipes you are trying. It might take a while to figure the vegan lifestyle out. Overall, have patience, and your body and mind will reward you.” By Staff Writer Maddie
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Senior Summer Pieters has enjoyed a wide range of new culinary discoveries, such as this green bean coconut curry, after she switched to a vegan diet a year ago.
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Take these 12 tips to combat overeating during ever-stressful holiday season The holidays are a time of cheer, love and, of course, food. The following tips can be used to help decrease the likelihood of overeating during this time and make it a more enjoyable experience for all. Keep Your Hands Busy
If your hands are preoccupied with a specific task, they can’t shove food in your mouth. Try doing a puzzle, playing a board game, take pictures or anything else you can think of (that doesn’t involve food) to keep yourself preoccupied.
Drink Water Throughout the Day
Not only will this keep your stomach partially full of water at all times, it’ll also help you feel great. That hydration will constantly help to flush excess salt, sugar and other toxins out of your system, leaving you feeling happier and healthier throughout the holidays.
Limit Yourself to One Treat Per Day
If you make a point to eat no more than one (maybe two) treats per day, you won’t make yourself sick by eating a gingerbread house, Santa’s cookies, pie, chocolate cheesecake and 14 cherry cordials all in one sitting. This should greatly decrease the likelihood of head- and stomachaches.
Avoid Super Sugary Drinks
Beverages like apple cider, hot cocoa and trickedout coffee drinks aren’t at all filling, and they can be super high in calories and sugar. These drinks are alright every once in awhile, but they should be treated more like special treats than normal, everyday beverages.
Avoid Extra Snacks While You’re Out
If you go bowling with friends, don’t order a plate of fries just because. If your family goes out to a movie, pass on the popcorn and chocolates. Save room for bigger and/or better snacks and meals you’re planning throughout the day. Your tummy (and your wallet) will thank you.
Only Sample the Special Stuff
If your mom makes her apple pie once a month throughout the year, you probably don’t need to fill up on that during the holidays. Instead, try focussing more on the foods you may only have the chance to eat during the holidays, specifically things that long-distance
Remember Your Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and veggies are typically filling, so try to eat them first, along with your protein(s) of choice. By the time you dive into the breads, pastas and sweets, you’re already a bit full. Not to mention, you should try to eat something at least remotely healthy, even on special occasions.
Eat Appropriate Portions
During a larger meal, start off by taking smaller portions for your first serving, and wait a few minutes before going back for seconds. If you’re still hungry, you can go back and take a
Have a Go-To Response Ready for Food Offers
When you’re around family during the holidays, sometimes it feels as though you’re constantly being offered and excess amount of food. One tip that may help you avoid feeling like you have to take something from everyone who offers is to have a polite negative response ready to use. When Grandma offers you yet another slice of pie, try saying, “Thanks, but I’m pretty full right now.” When your aunt brings out a third try of her holiday fudge for you to sample, consider saying, “I’ll pass for now, thanks, but maybe later.” There’s nothing wrong with saying no to food as long as you do it politely.
Follow the Pleasure Principle
While we’re often taught to clean our plates, it’s usually OK to interpret that rule more loosely during the holidays. If you’re on your second helping of cheesy potatoes, and they just don’t taste that great anymore, it is OK to stop eating them. Listen to your body. Don’t force it to eat more or less than it wants to.
Don’t Eat Out of the Container
If there’s a buffet of snacks (meat/ cheese trays, chips, Chex mix, cookies, bars, etc.) laid out before you. Don’t stand next to the counter and eat out of the containers. Put a handful of whatever you want in a dish and walk away. This helps to keep you aware of just how many servings of any given snack you’ve consumed and prevents you from
Stick to Three Meals a Day Skipping breakfast and/ or lunch in anticipation of a larger meal later in the day isn’t always a good idea. When you don’t eat for a while, your body can start to crave highcarb foods because it thinks it’s in starvation mode. So, after an extended period of time without food, you’re more likely to take more food than you need and overload on things like cookies, bars or breads before you tear into anything healthier, like salads, meats or veggies.
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‘Fear Of Missing Out’ leaving many digitally anchored Mobile phones are a wonderful invention for capturing and sharing the events of everyday life, but they can also ruin social lives. Especially for young adults today, it can be difficult to keep up with hundreds of social media friends. The problem is FOMO: Fear of Missing Out. According to Time magazine, FOMO affects more than three quarters of young adults. Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter are all social media outlets that can generate FOMO. “I do feel that sometimes I am missing out because it’s not very fun when all of your friends are out having a good time without you because you feel that you did something wrong,” freshman Olivia Combs said. Access to digital devices, especially smartphones, cre-
ates the setting for FOMO addiction to occur. “When people have constant access to social media on their phones, there is a temptation to check on it all the time, just to make sure you aren’t missing out on anything,” said Christopher Martin, professor of communication studies at the University of Northern Iowa. “Unfortunately, when we do that, we end up not living in the moment, not focusing on the people we are with and the things we are doing.” he said. In this generation, millennials are often affected by FOMO, but this does not mean FOMO hasn’t been around for a long time. “Before digital media, people would just check their phone answering machine or mailbox once a day,” Martin said. “People could still feel
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Dick Casey was 6 years old. He rubbed his eyes and took a breath of cool morning air. The atmosphere was crisp and dew spotted the fields. Yawning, he made his way over to the family barn. Pulling out a stool, he sat down, prepped a bucket and began milking the cow. With an entire family infected with smallpox, it was up to the six year old to do all of the dirty work. “I remember I was milking the cows, and every so often I’d kind of nod off, and then the cow would go and kick me,” Dick laughed, his eyes crinkling at the corners. Maurice Paul Casey, most commonly known as Dick Casey, is a 92-year-old resident at Windhaven in Cedar Falls. Casey was born in Alta Vista, Iowa, and raised on a farm in New Haven by his mother and father. He had four brothers and one sister. The family had many values, but one of the things they valued most was faith. Church was an integral part of the Casey family. Dick and his brother were altar servers at mass since the time they were knee high. A family rooted deeply in the church and its beliefs, Dick’s parents decided to send their children to a Catholic school in New Haven. “I was the fourth smartest kid in my class,” Dick said smiling. “Of
that they are missing out when they got a postcard from someone saying ‘they are having a great time at the beach,’ but with social media, we can get that same feeling of FOMO many times a day,” he said. FOMO is all around, and for those feeling its grip, it is sometimes better to turn off devices and experience something without regrets and fear of missing out. “I’ve taken many breaks from social media, and I honestly feel like I’m happier without it,” Combs said. Freshman Sabrina Leistikow came to the same conclusion. “I used to post a lot on Instagram about anything and everything. I’ve now learned to live in the moment and just … be.” By Staff Writer Sabine
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Check and see if you have FOMO yourself. The journal Computers in Human Behavior published an article in 2013 that had a 10-item scale to measure levels of FOMO. Answer each question on a 5-point scale, from: 1) Not at all true of me, 2) Slightly true of me, 3) Moderately true of me, 4) Very true of me, 5) Extremely true of me. The highest score is 50. 1. I fear others have more rewarding experiences than me. 2. I fear my friends have more rewarding experiences than me. 3. I get worried when I find out my friends are having fun without me. 4. I get anxious when I don’t know what my friends are up to. 5. It is important that I understand my friends’ “in jokes”. 6. Sometimes, I wonder if I spend too much time keeping up with what is going on. 7. It bothers me when I miss an opportunity to meet up with friends. 8. When I have a good time it is important for me to share the details online (e.g., updating status). 9. When I miss out on a planned get-together it bothers me. 10. When I go on vacation, I continue to keep tabs on what my friends are doing.
Moments of adversity create keys tests for personal belief
“This life is not for sissies,” he said with a laugh. “They’re always saying old age is not for sissies, but life is not for sissies either.” course, that’s only because there were only four of us.” He winked, laughing at his own joke. In 1943, Dick took basic training and went into the service. A member of the 4th infantry division in Europe, he was shipped overseas in 1944 and arrived in England on his 20th birthday. Throughout his deployment, he went through France, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg and ended his outfit in the southern part of Germany when the war ended in 1945. “I saw thousands of guys get killed, and I still pray for the guys that I was with, and the German soldiers too because someone talked them into going,” his voice broke, “and that was just the way it was.” There weren’t many places for Dick to go to mass while deployed, so many times throughout his service he attended mass in cow barns. However, after his troops recaptured Paris, Dick and his fellow soldiers were able to attend mass
at the Notre Dame cathedral. “Even with all of the bombing and all that, the only damage on the cathedral was one section the size of a softball,” he described in awe. He closed his eyes and pictured the grand church. Dick arrived home in October of 1945, and a few short months after, he met his wife, Jean Dillavou. “We met in a tavern in ’46, and then we got married in ’47 on May the 24th.” He smiled softly and looked up at a picture of her hanging on the wall. “That’s a picture of when she graduated from high school.” Dick and Jean were married for 67 years. The two lived in Waterloo, and Dick worked as a mail carrier for 35 years. They had two sons and three grandchildren. Over the years, Dick has been graced with countless blessings, and a fair share of hardships, but among all of it he hasn’t lost his humor. He shared what his experiences have taught him. “This life is not
Veteran Dick Casey for sissies,” he said with a laugh. “They’re always saying old age is not for sissies, but life is not for sis-
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Easy D.I.Y.’s bring your room to life
Wall decorations are a good way to show off your creative side, along with your personality and who you are as a person. They’re also a good way to convey memories, and what you love. There are easy and cheap ways for you to decorate your room at home, and here are a couple of ideas to show off creativity and history. Today I’ll be showing you how to create a personal photo wall, and a decorative yarn hanging. Materials you will need for both DIY’s: twine, cardstock, some photos, yarn (you can have multiple kinds), a metal ring, clothespins, hot glue and thumb tacks.
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The first DIY I will be going through is the photo wall. 1.) Print off a bunch of photos. For this DIY, I printed off 16 so I could have four rows with four pictures on each one. You can print whatever size you like. For this one I printed them as 4x4 (squares). 2.) Take your cardstock and create a border for your pictures. This step is completely optional, but I wanted to give my photos the appearance of looking like polaroids.
3.) Take a hot glue and put only four dots (one for each corner) on your photo. After doing so, quickly but carefully place your photo on your cardstock border. Repeat this step until your photos are complete. Now your photos are done. Now to make the actual wall. 4.) Cut off strings of twine (for your rows). Like I said before, I only cut off four. Make sure you make the strings about the same length as the wall or however large you want your photo wall to be.
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5.) Now, wrap the end of each side around a thumb tack, and push it into the wall, securing it while hanging the twine on the wall. Repeat this step to complete all the rows you chose to have. 6.) Now take your clothespins, and pin each photo onto the twine. Voila! Your photo wall is complete. The next DIY I’m going to show you is the yarn hanging. 1.) Cut off a long piece of string (and I mean long). 2.) Fold the string in half. Once doing so, you should be able to tell that one end opens and one end doesn’t. 3.) Now place the metal ring slightly underneath the end with the loop. Reading this may be confusing, so I’ll align each step with the photos. 4.) Now take the end that’s cut, and put it through the loop and pull. This should create a knot. 5.) Repeat this step over and over again until you have it at the size that you want it. 6.) As you can see, mine looks very uneven at the bottom, so for my next step, which is completely optional, I’m going to trim it quite a bit. Now that I’ve done that, my decoration is complete. By Staff Writer Sydney
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Create a holiday glow in six, easy steps Urban Decay Naked3 Palette $54
Step 1: Blush
Before beginning any of this, do your regular eyebrow and foundation routine. Starting here, apply a light hand of Becca Rose Gold highlighter to the cheeks to achieve a rosy glow.
Step 4: Eyeshadow
Using your finger, pat on Urban Decay Buzz for a smooth, intense look. The fine microglitter in the eyeshadow will make your eyes pop. Afterwards, take a blending brush and blend away any harsh edges.
Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara $23
Yves Saint Laurent Tnt-In-OI Cherrie My Cherie $32
Step 2: Highlight
Taking Becca Champagne Pop highlighter, apply a generous amount of highlight to the tops of the cheeks. To intensify your look, I recommend using a rose water spray before applying the highlight.
Step 3: Transition
Staring on the eyes, take a dusty rose/purple shade (Urban Decay Nooner and Limit) on the crease to use as your transition shade in windshield wiper motions. This will add more depth to your eyes.
Step 5: Eyeliner and mascara
Accentuate the eyes with a soft baby wing of eyeliner with Kat Von D Tattoo Liner. Nothing too dramatic or excessive. Then, finish off the eyes with a mascara. Becca Shimmer Skin Perfector Champagne Pop and Rose Gold
Step 6: Lipstick and gloss
Take a classic blue toned red on the lips such as Mac Ruby Woo. Then, apply a Yves Saint Laurent lip oil in Cherrie My Cherie to add more shine.
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Jermaine Cole has been quiet since the release of his last studio album in 2014, until about two weeks ago when the rap/hip hop world was set ablaze with the surprise announcement of a new story album, “For Your Eyes Only.” It follows the life of J Cole’s best friend, who has an almost identical storyline. It starts with not wanting to live anymore. He’s tired of what’s going on in the world and how it’s treated him, but then he meets the love of his life and everything does a 180. The album’s mood quickly changes from slow and gloomy to fast paced and exuberant. Then he has a kid and that changes everything. The album moves to talk about trying to survive in the ghetto and providing for his family. In the final song of the album, you can now see the difference as J Cole starts to narrate the dying wish of his friend. He wants Jermaine to tell his story, the good and the bad after he’s long gone and his daughter Nina is ready to listen and comprehend the life of her late father. J Cole’s strong suit has always been his storytelling and expressive narration ability. In every song on the album, this is apparent. From the intro “From Whom the Bell Tolls” to “She’s mine Part 1&2,” but this album
isn’t one you can just listen to. To really enjoy the album you have to dig into the lyrics. J Cole’s songs are like the ocean. You can sit on the beach, hear the waves crash and smell the lingering scent of fish in the air, but to see its full beauty, you must put on some gear and dive deep. You can’t see the colors of the coral and the scales of the tropical fish if you just sit above the water. The album starts off with For Whom the Bell Tolls. It touches on J Cole’s contemplation of hopelessness and suicide. “For Whom the Bell Tolls” is also a novel by Ernest Hemingway that touches on the ideas of suicide and death, and J Cole’s intro song is basically a current version of that book. Immortal touches on the ideas of death and the trouble that arises as the African American society has broken out of the ghetto. He mentions that the only way that they can make it out is by becoming a famous rapper, professional basketball player or drug dealer on the street. “Deja Vu” is probably the most appealing song on the album, mostly to people who just listen to listen. The song is about a conversation with a girl whom he is attracted to at first sight. Although the song is one of the best on the album, it does come with some controversy. The original beat that Cole uses for the song has been reportedly
2016 was top year for rap This year, in 2016, we have seen some brilliant albums and this month especially has really summed up perfectly just all of the different directions an album can reach. With this wide diversity in one genre, let’s rank my top rap albums of 2016 (in no particular order.) 1.“The Life of Pab- well produced and an all you start to feel and underaround fantastic piece to lis- stand the actual words and lo” - Kanye West The hype that surrounded this entire album was immense before it finally came out in February earlier this year. I will say, and many will agree, that the album lived up to the hype, from the very first song, “Ultralight Beam.” This album was a fantastic rebound for West after the somewhat disappointing album “Yeezus,” a few years ago. “The Life of Pablo” perfectly brings together the whole art aspect with the beauty of the music. Every song changes the pace of the album in a different way, which is refreshing.
2.“Birds in The Trap” - Travis Scott
“Birds in The Trap” is the type of album I could be cruising in my car listening to from beginning to end and not get tired of it. It is beautifully produced and just a chill album to relax and hang out to. It’s so
ten to. “Goosebumps” and “Through the Late Night” highlight a brilliant album.
3. “The Perfect Luv Tape & Lil Uzi Vert vs the World” - both by Lil Uzi Vert
I decided to lump these two albums together because I like them both equally. Lil Uzi Vert’s energy and excitement he brings to both albums make them fun to listen to. His music is so upbeat and happy that it really just makes me smile and stay in a happy mood. It has its moments, but Uzi’s music has a uniqueness about it that makes it super catchy and just a good time overall.
4.“Blank Face LP” ScHoolboy Q
Overall, the Schoolboy Q album mixes a very bluesy, smooth feel, with a raspy, bold part to it as well. The smoothness of the music gets you into it but then
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messages in the words. The album does a fantastic job at inputting these narratives and shows what makes ScHoolboy Q his own person as well as showing off his own style.
5. “Still Brazy” - YG
YG’s album took the old West Coast traditions of rapping and fuzed it with a modern style that sets an example for younger West Coast rappers trying to make it. Still Brazy really goes back to the traditional style of West Coast rap. The album also is very well produced, “Still Brazy” went away from the DJ Mustard beats and instead went with beats that allowed YG to further stretch himself in different ways. The album represents that the California rap style still is very much prevalent and will continue to flourish even in today’s changing rap scene. By Staff Writer Colin
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stolen from many other producers. No one really knows who originally made the beat first, but all I can say is that with or without controversy, this song is still one of Cole’s best. “Ville Mentality” is about leaving town for a better opportunity after J Cole left his hometown Fayetteville, N.C. It’s about how you have to leave home to find out you truly love it. The fifth song on the album, “She’s Mine Pt. 1,” is about Jermaine and his friends first real love. Since both their stories share so many similarities, it’s narrated by Cole, but it’s about his friend. Love, marriage and dedication are the main themes in the song, and for the remainder of the album. “Foldin’ Clothes,” which is one of my personal favorites on the album, is about doing anything he can to help make his wife’s life easier. It’s about an unbreakable loving bound that is held together by love and willingness to do anything for each other. “She’s Mine Pt. 2” is the most emotional and conceptional track on the list. Cole dives deep into his relationship between himself, his wife and his daughter. For the first half of the song, it’s about the loving relationship with his wife. It goes into detail on why she completes him and makes him the best person he can be. The second half
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goes into how corrupt society is, from the economical sham that is Black Friday to the black on black crime that plagues societies, but there is one thing he sees while hovering over his daughter, looking deep into her eyes: hope. The final track of the album acts as almost a tell all. It’s like a letter to his daughter, but it describes his whole life, including his relationship with his childhood friend who was never named. As the song keeps going, he actually reveals that it was a biography about his friend's life, and not his own. Their lives run parallel to each other, the only difference being that Cole got out of the hood and his friend failed to. “For Your Eyes Only” is a great conceptional album and the best concept that Cole has put out yet. Although it will not be enough to really tide me over until Jermaine pops up from out of the dark in two or so years. I wish that there was more songs on the release, but the 10 will do for now. J Cole continues to show why he’s the best on the East Coast with his fourth studio album, and it makes me a whole lot more excited for his next album, which may never even come out. By Staff Writer Ben
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When you think of Sweden, what comes to mind? For me, I visualize PewDiePie (the world’s most subscribed YouTuber), Amon Amarth (a heavy metal band), and elk (the country’s national animal). However, there’s more to Sweden than plentiful animals and tasty foods. Hailing from Falun, the Swedish power metal band Sabaton has been creating music since 1999, when they formed. They have released eight studio albums, their latest being The Last Stand, which was released August of this year. Sabaton only appeared in Swedish music charts for their first four albums, then “Coat of Arms,” their fifth studio album, appeared on Austrian, Finnish, German, Swiss, and Polish charts. “Heroes,” Sabaton’s sixth studio album, was the first to debut at first on Sverigetopplistan, Sweden’s national record chart, though “Coat of Arms” and “Carolus Rex” both hit #2 when they debuted. However, “Carolus Rex” is their pride and joy, since it reached platinum within a year of its release. The band currently consists of Joakim Brodén (vocals, keyboards), Pär Sundström (bass, backing vocals), Chris Rörland (guitar, backing vocals), Hannes van Dahl (drums), and Tommy Johansson (guitar, backing vocals). There are seven former members of the band. Sabaton uses war and historical battles in most of their songs, with the exceptions being covers. They have also won several awards, all in the space of
three years (2011, 2012, and 2013). The album I recommend the most is “Heroes.” While the band’s other albums have focused on larger battles, this album is quite unique. Each song (excluding their cover of Metallica’s For Whom The Bell Tolls) creates an image of specific individuals “who we think basically went beyond their call of duty,” Pär Sundström said. “Night Witches” gives attention to the all female Soviet 588th Night Bomber Regiment, dubbed Night Witches. “Smoking Snakes” is a tribute to Arlindo Lucio da Silva, Geraldo Rodrigues de Souza, and Geraldo Baeta da Cruz. These 3 Brazilian Expeditionary Force soldiers were separated from their unit and battled a contingent of Germans on April 14, 1945. Instead of resigning to defeat, the three soldiers fought to the bitter end, right up until they were killed. “The Ballad of Bull” speaks of Corporal Leslie ‘Bull’ Allen, a soldier who rescued twelve injured American soldiers during the Papua New Guinea campaign of WWII. He was awarded the US Silver Star for his bravery. These are just three songs, but Sabaton easily molds vocals and instruments into something resembling stories throughout all of their songs, so that we can always remember what happened all those years ago. Even if metal isn’t exactly your schtick, I’d still ask you to give this Swedish power metal band a listen. By Staff Writer Ethan
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Disney enjoys nostalgic return It’s no doubt that a plague has been roaming the halls of Peet, Holmes and even the high school. Many people all across the nation are guilty of singing High School Musical, H a n n a h Montana, Jonas Brothers and also Camp Rock. No one is safe from the plague that is Disney Mania. What is it that makes teens go crazy for their childhood TV shows and movies? Nostalgia. These movies are memories of easier times. Times where we weren’t afraid of being judged for enjoying something cheesy. Times of zero stress because our homework only involved coloring. These were the good days, and it’s not only Disney shows that give us this sense of nostalgia. It’s Spongebob, LazyTown, ICarly, Boy Meets World and that’s only to name a few. Everywhere I go, whether it’s on the bus, in the halls or at practice, I never fail to hear one of my friends singing some old kids show song. Some of the most popular being “Bop to the Top” from High School Musical and “Wouldn’t Change a Thing” from Camp Rock 2. With the recent Hannah Montana marathon, the Disney Mania plague continues to grow. I found myself on the couch all day Saturday just reliving my eight year-old life. And it’s not just me, I know that plenty of others did too. Peet freshman Emma DeWitt agreed that this “plague” is based on mostly a nostalgic feel. “I think people love the old Disney channel so much because it reminds them of their childhood, and when they see or hear shows or songs, they remember a piece of them they forgot,” DeWitt said. I think kids nowadays are deprived of good, funny and silly TV shows. In my opinion, Disney shows today are definitely silly, sometimes funny, but surely not as good as what we had when we were younger. The Hannah Montana Marathon that went on this last week was a real mood booster for a lot of old Disney fans. “Watching Hannah Montana this weekend made me really happy because I've looked everywhere and haven't been able to find them on DVD. I was also excited because it puts me in a good mood watching
them because I get to relive my childhood. It's the best Christmas gift I could get,” DeWitt said. Like DeWitt, from kindergarten all the way through the fifth grade, Hannah Montana was my everything. Miley Cyrus was my hero. I admired her and how “perfect” I thought she was. I had a Hannah Montana birthday cake when I was in kindergarten, and I dressed up like her for Halloween when I was in the first grade. I had Hannah Montana dolls, shirts and every Miley or Hannah CD, which I still do have. I was obsessed! People at school and the adults around me were seeing her change as she got older. I chose not to believe that she could ever change. She would always be Hannah Montana in my eyes and because of that she could do no wrong. As I got older I started to understand that she would change, and I’d have to accept that, but I never thought she would do what she did on the 2013 MTV VMAs, dancing inappropriately in a revealing outfit with Robin Thicke. That night and those feelings of complete betrayal and heartbreak will never fade. This was the first time my “hero” let me down. I learned then that the only people I could idolize were my parents and people I actually knew. They told me not to idolize celebrities because they would only let me down, but I ignored them, and because of that I had a lot of heartache that week. Seeing these old Hannah Montana episodes being replayed is refreshing to me. Although I felt betrayed by who I put so high up on a pedestal, Miley still brings me those feelings of being an eight year-old. Those feelings of disappointment have passed, and now I choose to only think of the good memories. The memories who made me the kid that I once was and the person I will always be. It’s sounds crazy, but Disney mania has changed my life and many others. By Staff Writer Alayna
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‘Arrival’ opens doors to new worlds of connection for language, experience “Arrival”, directed by Denis Villeneuve featuring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker is an absolutely breathtaking movie with amazing visuals. The movie is about aliens coming to earth in these very large, very jaw dropping so called space ships. The government/military wants to speak to these foreigners but lacks the knowledge to communicate with them. They call in Amy Adam’s character who specializes in the study of language and Jeremy Renner’s character who is a physicist. The big point of the movie seemed to be the question: Why are they here? What do they want? But it more focuses on the character played by Amy Adams and her character development. If you go into this movie expecting “Independence Day,” you will be let down. It’s not that the aliens are invading and now we’re going to war. It's focus is more on science and language, trying to understand this very new form of communication.
The movie is a bit slow, which is good if you go into it expecting a tense and scientific film instead of a fast-paced action movie. That’s not what it is. One thing I like about this film is that it has a twist within it. It leads`you to believe one thing, but it's actually the total opposite. I’m trying not to spoil anything because you really need to go in blind to get the full experience of the movie. The acting was really great with an especially fantastic performance by Adams, but I feel like Renner's character was a little bland or not very important to the plot. The only reason the character was there was pretty much just to further the plot of Adam’s character. But it was amazing definitely one of my favorite movies I’ve seen in awhile. The visuals are fantastic along with the acting. You can’t go into this movie hoping for action. It’s slow-paced and scientific. Definitely would recommend. By Staff Writer Lilah
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‘Dishonored 2’ offers peaceful path for victory A young woman, sprinting across the rooftop, blade in hand as the cold air bites at her through her dark cloth mask. Any trouble she encounters isn’t enough to even slow her down. This feeling of power, of achievement, is what the recently released sequel, Dishonored 2, is all about. When the first Dishonored came out in 2012 it was a kind of spiritual successor to the Thief franchise and a great example of a traditional first person stealth game. That being said, it also vastly innovated in its field, adding powers like teleportation and animal possession to make your way around the maps. Dishonored 2 improves upon this already enjoyable format and gives players the option to play as a female protagonist, a rarity in many games. Dishonored’s art and world stand out from many open world games because of its deep lore and intentionally dark and dreary outlook. It’s clear that Dishonored derives an inspiration from steampunk, and mixed with a gothic, plague-like time period, it creates an interesting dynamic. Dishonored 2 does not drastically change the formula of the game, and mix everything up, rather it is a refinement and a continuation of the original. With more, sharper powers; better, stealthier weapons; and the choice between two protagonists, the game is an elaboration and continuation of the first. Though this improvement feels nice and is very enjoyable, it’s not always beneficial to the game. It is clear in the improved graphics and gameplay that voice acting wasn’t a massive concern,
as the voice acting in Dishonored 2 can at times be atrocious. Corvo, the male protagonist, has some especially uninspired lines. The combat system, while easy in stealth is extremely difficult without it. Guards outnumber and surround you, calling for help even when outnumbering you six to one. No matter how good you are with a short sword and a tiny crossbow, fighting six at a time is extremely difficult, and can be downright frustrating. Meant to be puzzles now, are the walls of light: impenetrable barriers that don’t allow access through an area before you power it down. I appreciate what they were trying to do, but it comes across as tedious and stale. You just have to sneak along the wire to where it’s powered and turn it off. These long and convoluted routes can be annoying. However, overall, the innovation present in the game is brilliant, and the creative ways that you can take down your enemies are exciting and fresh. In Dishonored 2, not only can you spare the lives of innocent people, but you can also spare the lives of all the enemies too, whether through sending them to a jail or wiping their mind of memories, not a single person has to die to complete the game. To wrap things up, Dishonored 2 provides an intelligent, enjoyable experience, which occasionally falls flat. Yet even in such a miserable, dreary setting, the world is enjoyable and worth exploring if you get a chance By Staff Writer Luke
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During awareness week, let’s fight stigma against acknowledging mental health Breath in, breath out. Breath in, breath out. Again. In and out. One more time. These are words many of us have said to ourselves in varying events, most likely stressful ones. Every person on this planet has surely experienced stress at one time or another. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 20 percent of the world’s children and adolescents have mental disorders or problems. They report that about half of mental disorders begin before the age of 14 and that neuropsychiatric disorders are among the leading causes of worldwide disability in young people. Winter break is fast approaching, and while everyone is counting down the days to vacation, we also come to the realization that finals week isn’t that far off either. In relation to that and hoping to break the cultivated stigma around mental health, the volunteer club has organized a Mental Health Awareness week to be held from Dec. 19 to Dec. 22 and events to go along with each day. To kick off the week, on Monday during third period, students will be encouraged to write a message on sticky notes which will be put on display outside the counseling office to create a positivity wall. These notes can be taken by anyone who wants or needs some positivity throughout the week. Feel free to add more positivity throughout the week too. On Tuesday and Wednesday, an accredited therapist will be coming to the school to discuss coping methods for stress, anxiety, depression and more. There will be a question and answer portion and more information about mental health will be provided. This will be going on during both shifts of Power Hour on both days and will be held in the auditorium. The last day before break, Thursday, will be a GREEN out; the official color of Mental Health Awareness. So come to school looking festive for the holidays while supporting a great cause. There will also be a bake sale in the Tiger’s Den, and the profits will be donated to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Iowa. In-kind donations are also very much welcomed. In addition to all this, testimonies from people who have or who have had mental illnesses will be posted on Schoology throughout the week and will be published in the Hi-Line on Thursday, Dec. 22. WHO explains that the misunderstanding and stigma surrounding mental health are widespread. Despite the existence of effective treatments for mental disorders, some believe that they are untreatable or that people with mental disorders are difficult, not intelligent or incapable of making decisions. This stigma can lead to abuse, rejection and isolation and exclude people from health care or support. This is unfair and unacceptable, so join us in celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week, and let’s all help end the stigma together.
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Since the President-elect Trump victory in November, Democrats have blamed their loss on everything from the electoral college system to Russian hacking and interference in our election. Though the intelligence community is currently at odds over whether this is true or not, the CIA believes it to be true. The Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, however, told Congress in an open hearing in mid-November: “As far as the Wikileaks connection, the evidence there is not as strong, and we don’t have good insight into the sequencing of the releases or when the data may have been provided.” This is in reference to the thousands of hacked emails of high-ranking Clinton campaign officials, such as John Podesta, the former chairman of the Clinton campaign. So until there is a 100 percent accurate report from government intelligence agencies, blaming the loss on the Russians is completely absurd. The emails that Wikileaks let out to the public shined light on the corruption that is the Clintons. From pay-to-play schemes to in-house fights among Clinton campaign officials about her use of a
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private email server. The shocking thing about this election is, whether Wikileaks is connected to the Russians or not, they did more for candidate accountability than any of the media. Throughout almost the entire election cycle, the media trashed Trump every chance it got, whether it was by making up scandals or spreading Clinton propaganda every chance they got. Honestly, if the Russians were behind this, I don’t really mind, since the media doesn’t want to do its job and enforce government accountability, then someone else will. Just a few days ago, President Obama called for a “full review” of Russian hacking and meddling in elections. Let’s not forget about the Obama administration’s meddling in the Prime Minister of Israel’s election. The State Department sent $350,000 in taxpayer money to a group attempting to oust Benjamin Netanyahu in the parliamentary elections last year. President Obama’s staff was caught up in a scandal a little over two years ago for calling Netanyahu, a “chickensh*t.” The Obama administration has a
strong distaste for the former Israeli Special Operations Commando because of his support of defending his country from Islamic terrorists and the criticism of Obama’s “landmark” nuclear deal with the terrorist regime in Iran, so when the current President calls for an investigation into Russian meddling in the election, maybe he should remember the meddling he’s done in foreign elections. Whether the Russians were involved in the Wikileaks Clinton emails or not, they did more for political accountability than any of the media did. The Democrats need someone to blame, but yet the fact that they nominated a corrupt politician under FBI investigation somehow is not related to their loss. Wikileaks let the American people see how corrupt Clinton is, and they made their choice by electing Trump on Nov. 8. When President Obama calls for reviews of Russian election meddling, we can’t forget the meddling he’s done to political adversaries. My advice for Democrats going into the 2020 presidential election, don’t nominate a criminal. By Opinion Editor Brennan
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Best of Times? 2016 had its moments Some have said 2016 could probably defined as the worst year in history. Society pretty much threw itself under the bus. It was a year full of death, sadness, terror and politics. What people don’t talk about are the good things about 2016. It might be hard to think of some good things, but they’re there. Here is a top 10 list of the best things, big and small, of 2016. 10. Downloading on Netflix In Netflix’s newest update, you are allowed to download movies and shows onto your devices so you can watch them on the go without using any of your data. It’s pretty much a blessing for anyone who has a limited data plan or goes on a lot of long road trips. 9. Leo DiCaprio wins an Oscar After eight nominations and about 20 years of waiting, the very talented and deserving actor won his first Oscar. Memes circulated the Internet begging for him to be given the award years before it actually happened. He won it for his role in “The Revenant,” a movie where his character was mauled by a bear, and he is left for dead by a member of his hunting team. His speech was even better than the movie. 8. Memes 2016 was a huge year for memes. From “Arthur’s Fist,” “Harambe,” the various “Spongebob” memes, the “Bee Movie” and “We Are Number One” from the children’s show, “Lazytown,” they were all amazing, pure and most of all, dank. 7. Harriet Tubman on the $20
Andrew Jackson, who is currently on the $20 bill and was the seventh president of the United States, is being kicked off and will be replaced with Harriet Tubman, a black former slave who was a conductor on the Underground Railroad. Various women were originally going to replace Hamilton, America’s first treasury secretary, but after popularity of the musical, “Hamilton,” they decided to leave him on the $10 bill. This is a huge step for female and racial communities. 6. Animals Amazing things happened with animals this year, locally and globally. Peet Junior High freshmen Alyssa Joyce and Natalie Huffman both got new pets this year. Ash, Huffman’s cat, has been a huge part of her everyday life. She said, “I can’t wait to go home and see my kitty!” probably once a day. Joyce’s Chesapeake Bay retriever, Archer, was a new addition to their family very recently. Also, there have been many wild animals that have been taken off the endangerment list, such as China’s giant panda. Wild tiger populations have increased for the first time in 100 years from about 3,200 tigers to around 3,800. 5. 50 million trees planted In India, volunteers planted 50 million trees in 24 hours, breaking a world record that was previously made in Pakistan. The volunteers planted 80 different kinds of trees that were raised in local nurseries. This event was part of India’s $6 billion plan to reforest 12 percent of its land. Many other nations have
decided to follow in their footsteps. 4. Huge steps in science After the trend of doing the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, scientists discovered the gene that’s linked to ALS. Scientists are close to finding a cure for HIV, Zika was downgraded from a global threat and a man woke up from his coma after ultrasound waves were beamed into his head. 3. Cubs win the World Series The Chicago Cubs made history when they defeated the Cleveland Indians after a 108-year drought. Even with a delay of rain, they still pulled through and probably became the happiest team in history too. 2. Pokemon Go This awesome app promoted exercise and gaming at the same time, which is almost unheard of in this day and age. It allowed people to get up and out of their houses, explore their city, get some fresh air, exercise and meet new people, all while playing their favorite game. It even helped people with their depression, anxiety and mood disorders. 1. You You are the best of 2016. It was a rough ride, but you still made it. You are the most important thing about this year. You could have been one of people that helped make one of these spectacular things happen. You can help create and participate in new things next year. There is always next year. By Staff Writer Mia
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The Gym, otherwise known as Crossfit Kilo, offers a variety of classes throughout the day that all have an instructor. All newcomers must first take their free introductory class to learn about the gym blog and the WOD (workout of the day) board. After the class, new participants must take a beginners course before starting regular classes. The options for the courses are On Ramp or Personal Foundation classes. On Ramp is a one month class for $120 that teaches the essential lifts and movements for Crossfit. If one’s schedule doesn’t allow the On ramp choice, one may take the three personal foundation classes for $150 and must purchase a monthly membership for $120 a person immediately after the classes. If one purchases a six-month membership, however, the three personal foundation classes are free. Those who are already experienced
with crossfit training may start right into regular classes. Crossfit classes are scheduled all throughout the day from 4:30 in the morning to the last class at 6:15 p.m. Members may also workout on their own, and it is advised though that one doesn’t workout at the same time as scheduled classes. Students, military and police do receive a discount for $96 month. Family memberships are $200 a month plus $25 per person after two. A three-month contract is $115 per month. All of these options provide you with unlimited classes whenever you want. High school athletes also have the option of XL. The XL Sports Program helps athletes improve their speed, agility and strength as well as mental strength. You can either buy a one year membership for $159 a year or as a punch card. Stories and Photos by Staff Writer Lily
Alicia Rosburg (right), Ashley Schildroth (below left) and Derek Garcia (below right) work out at Kilo.
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Husband, wife share inspiration for healthy living 1) What is your background in athletics? Sarah McCormick: All through my childhood I was a runner. I ran track and cross country at UNI. Armand McCormick: Wrestling and football through high school. 2) How did you become interested in CrossFit? S: When I was done with my running career, I needed something different. I tried CrossFit and fell in love with the idea of getting stronger. A: I started it because I liked the competitive nature of the regimen. 3) What is your biggest personal benefit from CrossFit? S: For me, the benefit from CrossFit has probably been more mental. Of course, I have gotten stronger and more fit than I have ever been in my life, but CrossFit has transformed the idea of fitness in my mind. I no longer worry about my body and how I look as a result of working out. I can focus on performance and how I feel, and everything else just falls into place. A: Physically I’ve been able to keep in as good of conditioning at 35 as when I was 20. 4) Can you tell a little bit about yourself? S: I am 29 years old. I have owned The Gym with my husband for almost eight years. I have two kids, Ice (5) and Milo (2). A: [Sarah and I] have owned a
Armand CrossFit gym in the area since 2008. We both graduated from UNI. I have a masters degree in exercise physiology. 5) Do you continue to set new goals with yourself in CrossFit? S: The great thing about CrossFit is that there is always some way to improve. I constantly have new goals and something to work toward. A: I set goals for myself and our teams. 6) What is your biggest obstacle in committing to fitness? S: My biggest obstacle for the last several years has been time. Owning a business and being a mom takes a lot of time, and I often feel like I am
Sarah not able to commit as much time as I would like to training. Just the same, time (or lack thereof) is no excuse, so I get as much training in as I can every day. A: Nutrition 7) What are your future goals for the gym? S: My goal each year is not only to qualify for the CrossFit Games, but to have a podium finish. Though it hasn’t happened yet, I believe our best years are yet to come. I also have a goal of qualifying a male and female individual athlete for the games. A: I’d love to develop both individual and teams to podium at the Cross-
Fit games. 8. How many hours a week do you workout? S:15-20 A:10 9. What role does nutrition play in your life? S: As a trainer, obviously nutrition is very important in my life. Depending on the time of year, my nutrition varies. Throughout the majority of the year, I eat for performance and strength gains. In other words, I eat clean (for the most part), but don’t restrict in any way. Prior to the competition season, I typically cut back in order to decrease body fat. Being involved in CrossFit has helped me to stop focusing so much on food for satisfaction, but rather treating food for what it is: fuel. A: It is always a battle, but I typically stay the course 80 percent of the time. 10) What information would you want kids to take away from this? S: There are many ways to get and stay fit. CrossFit is only one of them. Being active and having a healthy relationship with food, your body and your mind is the No. 1 most important thing you can do for yourself. A: Exercise is by far the most important component to a productive lifestyle. Exercise will help your physical and mental self through struggles, and more importantly your quality of life is enhanced.
12
The
Tiger
SPORTS
Friday, Dec. 16, 2016
In battle of undefeateds, Peet men sink winning shots Holmes team suffers second setback from another key injury
In the battle of two undefeated Cedar Falls junior high men’s basketball teams, Peet walked away with the win 5235 on Tuesday, Dec. 13, making Peet now 5-0 and Holmes 3-1. Peet now has five wins against New Hampton, Waterloo West, Waverly-Shell Rock, Kennedy Green and Holmes, and Holmes has three wins against Waverly-Shell Rock, Grundy Center and Kennedy Gold. Holmes is facing some major inconveniences after starting power forward Tyler Loebel fractured a bone in his hand in the game against WaverlyShell Rock. Holmes coped with the loss of Loebel very well in the next two games by sweeping their next two opponents, Grundy Center and Kennedy Gold. On rival night, Dec. 13, Peet and Holmes faced off for the first of two games. The second battle will be Tuesday, Jan. 24 Holmes started with the lead and minimum lead changes, as Ben Sernett and Bryce Albaugh led scorers. Late in the second quarter, Albaugh went up for a block on Peet’s Cael Loecher and came down for a breathtaking
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Freshman guard Ben Sernett sinks a shot in the game against Peet on Tuesday, Dec. 13. Peet won the game, 52-35. Both teams were undefeated before the contest. They will meet again on Jan. 24. blow, a full 45 degree bend on Albaugh’s ankle as it went into the crease of where the floor and the brick wall meets. Man against floor. Who wins? As Albaugh lay on the floor pounding, coaches and medical staff rushed over to the injured player. Later he learned his ankle was fractured. After Albaugh was escorted to the bench, sixth man Jack Moody entered the game. Peet had an outstanding game. Though it seemed that they struggled in the first half, they muscled through and took
the lead right before half. After claiming the lead late in second quarter, Peet held it and ended the match 35-52. For Holmes, the team has had two fractured starts that have put an impact on early leads. Fellow freshman Center Michael White says “Obviously it really sucks but I mean that’s the game of basketball but now some other people are going to really have to step up.” Freshman starting SG Ben Sernett says “It’s definitely a setback, but that’s what hap-
pens in sports. Some guy are going to have to step up and play different positions. When Bryce and Tyler come back, they will be ready to perform on the court.” “It’s going to really affect the way our next few games will go. They were both on the starting line up, and it really put a dent in our first five. Other players will have to step up if we want to be successful in the coming weeks,” freshman power forward Gilmore Taiber said. Taiber has stepped up in the last three games for Loebel, impacting the team in a positive fashion. With six points, five assists and four rebounds, he’s distributed the ball and showed his capabilities. Taiber also said, “We’re going to have struggles, but we need to know who’s going to step up and take that spot, and who’s going to be a positive impact/leader on the team.” Freshman center Michael White said, “Obviously, it really sucks, but I mean that’s the game of basketball, but now some other people are going to really have to step up.” Sernett said, “It’s definitely a setback, but that’s what happens in sports. Some guys are going to have to step up and play different positions. When Bryce and Tyler come back, they will be ready to perform on the court.” By Staff Writer Jibreel
BAILEY
Homecoming Dancers
The dance teams performed at the men’s home game vs. Iowa City High on Friday, Dec. 9.
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HI-LINE Athlete of the
Week
EMILY BARTH Bowling
Senior Emily Barth is has been a captain for the women’s team for the past three years. At Maple Lanes against Iowa City West on Friday, Dec. 9, she scored a 429-point series, taking her almost to the top of the scores. It was also the first time the team had a 400 series in a regular meet in the past two years. What got you started in bowling? “Almost all of my family bowls and I grew up at bowling alleys my whole life. I never really decided that bowling was something I wanted to do seriously to start with, but I’m glad my family had gotten me into it.” And how does it feel when you get a good score? “Well, we all have our own definition for a ‘good score,’ and everyone reacts in a different way. For me, I just look for my family to let them know, and I’m obviously really happy about it, but I can’t think about it too much as the team moves into bakers. But when the team scores really well, the first person I look for is my best friend, as I know she will be just as excited or at least almost as excited as I am. Last week when I was yelling her name down the bowling alley after we scored a 2968.” How has this season looked for yourself so far, and what are your goals for this season? “This season is looking great so far. We already are hitting new highs as a team since our coach Scott Holman has come to CF. We’re really looking to improve and not only make it to State but to finally accomplish as a team a goal we’ve had for years since most of our varsity team are seniors this year. It’s a bittersweet moment to look back and see how much we have grown together these past four years.” Where do you see bowling taking you in your future? “I plan on bowling in college next year. I currently have two offers, and I am indecisive about where I want to go.“