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Junior League offering cheap options for prom dresses this weekend Girls at CF are getting a beautiful deal, and it is called “Prom’s Closet.”

Prom’s Closet is an event where girls donate prom dresses, shoes and accessories at locations. The group of prom items are then sold for $10 per dress, $3 per pair of shoes and $1 for all accessories. The items are gently used.

However, junior Makayla Carpenter warns that “You have to get there super early to actually get the good dresses.”

The event will be held on Friday, Feb. 27 from 5 p.m.8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 28 from 10 a.m.-3p.m.

The event is held by the Junior League of WaterlooCedar Falls. It is their fifth year of hosting the event.

For 2014’s Prom Closet, the net profit was nearly $2,000 and they collected 255 dresses. “Last year we sold 170 dresses. Our goal is to sell 250 this year. The variety of dresses can not only be used for prom but also for homecoming or other various ‘formal’ nights throughout the year,” Junior League correspondent Nicole Mathews said.

The Junior League is

“committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.”

They held two fundraising events in 2014: “Touch a Truck” and “Charity Ball.” One event is currently in progress. “Yolo Yes (Youth Empowerment Series) is a four-part series done at the Bunger Middle School.

There are 20 students that are coming once a month to learn life-skills in a fun environment,” Mathews said.

The organization has been alive for 75 years. They have spent over a million dollars and have involved many volunteers in a wide-range of projects.

Proceeds from the Prom’s Closet event benefit local charities through the Junior League of Waterloo-Cedar Falls. It is

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Members of the Certified Nursing Assistant class practiced for their clinicals at Hawkeye Community College on Tuesday, Feb. 24. At left, senior Grecia Diaz weighes Nicole Bannon, and, at top, senior Anne Hetherton and junior Emily Braun practice administering blood pressure. Regarding the class, Diaz said, “I think it’s great if you want to be in the nursing field.”

Taking classes online would sound like a dream come true for many students. You wouldn’t have any teachers yelling at you, you’d hang around your computer all day and you’d learn at your very own pace.

Surprisingly enough, a program like that does exist in Cedar Falls High School, but only under certain conditions. This is Apex: an online curriculum course designed to specifically help students looking for credit recovery or support in their current classes. The program was introduced to Cedar Falls four years ago and was originally used to help students enrolled in the alternative program but has now expanded to the regular high school building to help students who failed their previous classes or remained absent too long.

Even though each course is a little different, they all require some kind of reading, activities and assessments that need to be completed.

The student typically must get over an 80 percent in order to move on to the next unit. After that, a grade is later determined at the end of the course and is placed on the student’s transcript.

Director of Secondary Education Dan Conrad said the program has worked for students so far. “For many students, it is a good option.

We are looking at a new online curriculum that we believe might be more engaging and rigorous for students,” Conrad said. “We are currently piloting several courses in the new program and will be collecting data. If we believe it will be a better curriculum, we would make the transition for next year.”

Conrad said that Apex can offer a great number of benefits for students who struggle in a traditional

classroom. “The ability to work on a course at your own pace is the biggest benefit. We can also start a student on a new course at any point in time during the school year as well, since the courses are not dictated by the calendar.”

Conrad said the program is also an efficient way to assist each individual student. “Since the curriculum is online, we can enroll one student into a course that does not have to have a teacher assigned to teach the course. I also think completing an online course is a good experience for students, as this mode of learning is expanding across the country and is being used more and more for adults as they continue with their education beyond high school or college.”

Junior Andrew Shockley is one student who spends a class period on Apex every day to make up for his lack of success in biology last year. Shockley was recommended to take Apex by his counselor.

“It just works better for other students, me especially,” Shockley said. “I don’t learn as well in classrooms. I just like to do it on my own, so I’d say that Apex is a pretty good thing for me.”

Despite all of the advantages Apex gives, it can bring in drawbacks for some students as well. “Providing students with support is probably the biggest concern,” Conrad said. “If a student is struggling in a science online course, there may not be a science teacher readily available to assist.

We also continue to monitor the rigor of the course and may supplement additional coursework.”

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Senior Ben Fienup and science teacher Marcey Hand lead the next generation in “The Interlude” at the Dance Marathon on Friday, Feb. 20.

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The CFHS Dance Marathon was this past weekend, and many students came out to play dodgeball and games and dance for the kids.

Student Senate and various leadership groups worked hard for many months, collecting donations and raising awareness about Dance Marathon. They made posters, had bake sales and collected monetary and door prize donations from various area businesses.

All of their hard work culminated on Friday night, when Cedar Falls raised $2500 for the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital. Dance Marathon has the fitting subtitle of “For the Kids,” and that is exactly the goal. The Cedar Falls Dance Marathon is a “baby” dance marathon of the UNI Dance Marathon, which also donates to the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital.

One of the most exciting things about the dance marathon was how personal it was to our high school. Cedar Falls sponsored five kids through the dance marathon, all children who had utilized the services of the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital and were somehow connected to the high school, with parents as teachers or staff.

The great turnout and work put forward for Dance Marathon shows the compassion and energy of CFHS students. With upcoming events such as the blood drive and Tiger Trot, it is important to remember that when we all come together, we can make a difference.

When we all come together, we can make a difference in the community and others’ lives.

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If you’re rocking to this, is it too late?

My nightly ritual began as I situated myself at my bedroom desk and opened Spotify, the music streaming platform with which I’ve indulged in countless sonic escapades. With a blank document opened on my screen, I prepared to delve into my opinions on the unexpected release from Toronto hip-hop artist, Drake — If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late. One of the genre’s most polarizing artists — myself not much of a prior fan — I found myself very impressed with the content Drake delivered on this confident LP. I navigated to the album, intending to let it play as I wrote.

Clicking on the intro song, “Legend,” Drake’s lyrics began to flow over the skeletal beat — “Oh my God, Oh my God, If I die, I’m a legend.” I began to ponder the idea of legacy. If Drake died tomorrow, what will we think of him and his music in thirty years? His massive cultural relevance as an artist is undeniable. He has been an important figure in music since his first EP, So Far Gone, with the hit single, “Best I Ever Had” in 2009. Drake’s music is of consistently high quality, and his feature verses are nearly always on point — among those, for instance, one of my guilty pleasures on Lil Wayne’s “Right Above It.” This article is not about Drake, though. My thoughts of musical legacy took an unexpected turn after “Legend.” The song ended, and I anticipated the gunshot sounds that open the following song, “Energy” — one of the hotter tracks on the LP. What came out my speakers, however, was the iconic opening guitar riff of Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love.” I’d forgotten to turn off the shuffle feature.

With volume blaring, the sound and energy of an era filled my bedroom. I forgot about Drake.

I forgot about the article I was going to write and turned the volume up even higher. While infatuated with the sound of Jimmy Page shredding a guitar solo, however, I was struck with a strange realization. I wasn’t around for this music.

I thought of myself — a music loving teenager, sitting at the computer, able to stream nearly any form of music ever made with a few clicks of the mouse.

I can listen to anything from Beethoven to Louis Armstrong

to Flying Lotus, regardless of the relevant music of my generation.

Because of this, I’ve been able to explore my musical taste to encompass a plethora of styles — among them, rock and roll.

I thought of the middle-aged folks — the dads with a box of CD’s and worn out Metallica Tshirts in the basement. I thought of the years of rock music which I particularly enjoy and revere — Jimi Hendrix and The Doors of the sixties, Led Zeppelin and AC/DC of the seventies, Guns N’ Roses and Van Halen of the eighties, for example. It may be safe to consider these the golden ages of rock and roll. I wasn’t around for this, but those middle-aged folks were.

I thought again of those middle-aged folks — those who lived before Spotify. Those folks who banged their heads with thousands of others as Hendrix, Page or Van Halen melted their faces live in front of them on stage. Did those people know, as they attended the concerts and bought the CDs of the rock and roll age, that those same songs would become legendary to a future listener like me? That poses a series of pertinent follow up questions. Does this mean that rock is dead? And if so, will the music of today die and become legendary to listeners of the future?

Today, rock and roll is not leading the way. Instead, it seems to hang suspended in its time. Those who enjoy the genre are left in a state of appreciative reflection on its glory days instead of participating in the enthralling ride as the golden age unfolded. However, I do believe that rock is not dead. The new, exciting and cutting edge of the golden age have become “classic rock.” That in itself makes any new music of similar style sound like nothing but a mere imitation or tribute to the classics. Other styles of music began to lead the way, but rock did not die with its lack of mainstream relevance. Instead, it grew.

Alongside the hard rock of the golden age, punk rock and progressive rock flourished as well. From here, stylistic branches of rock spread prolifically over the years despite the rise of other pop-music styles which took over in cultural prevalence. Rock has innovated and evolved, as all musical styles must, in exciting

ways — becoming an array of styles much too long and varied to list. Amidst those styles, indie rock was born and has proven capable of attaining mainstream success. Pioneered by bands like Joy Division, Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr. and R.E.M., indie rock has produced some terrific music. The genre includes one of my all-time favorite records, In the Aeroplane Over the Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel — released in 1998, the infamous album has garnered somewhat of a cult following. Currently relevant indie music includes bands such as Arctic Monkeys, Of Monsters And Men, Alt-J, Foster The People and many others that are certainly worth a listen.

Today, alternative rock includes a variance of styles that many may find appreciation for. Hendrix fans may enjoy the psychedelic guitar riffs of Tame Impala. Bob Dylan enthusiasts could find an enjoyable congruence with The War On Drugs.

Fans of strictly more “true” sounding rock and roll may appreciate The Black Keys or Queens Of The Stone Age, the latter releasing one of my favorite albums of 2013, ...Like Clockwork.

However, with personal suggestions aside, I must refer back to Drake — “Oh my God, Oh my God, If I die, I’m a legend.”

Is this true? I am left to grapple with the idea of legacy. What will the artistry of modern culture mean thirty years from now? If Drake were to die — and the music of today were to die — how will we reflect on it? Unfortunately, I have no crystal ball nor time machine. Only time will tell.

I can only hope that those in the future can be exhilarated by the guitar solos of rock’s golden age at full volume — able to appreciate and fall in love with the art of prior generations. This is not to detract from the art of today, however. I certainly believe that we are in the midst of a revolutionary artistic golden age, one brought about by the Internet and the new ideas of our generation. I believe that many years from now, a teenager will accidentally listen to If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late and experience the expression of a generation — a humbling escapade that only music can offer.

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Walking Blue more academic attention If I had it my way, mental health awareness would be implemented and taught starting at an elementary level the same way that sex ed is. My argument makes sense when you look at recent reports from the National Institute of Mental Health reporting that a staggering 11 percent of adolescents have a depressive disorder.

Out of those 11 percent, very few are (understandably) able to get help. There’s this stigma behind depression that has been fueled by society’s unwillingness to treat it as a medical condition. Depression is as much of a medical condition as those who have diabetes or tumors on their livers. There’s a myth that it’s impossible for teens to become depressed and whatever they are going through is just a phase and their own creation. I’m here as someone who suffers from depression to tell you that it

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is not a myth, and it is in fact possible for a teen to become depressed. I’m living it.

In 9th grade my mom got sick and that was when things started to change for me. My mom who was my best friend and primary caregiver although my parents were together was all the sudden sick and needed to be taken care of.

That rocked my core. From then on, I started to just isolate myself and felt unworthy of any company. It was me, myself and I. There was a mix of the upcoming high school blues and just my growing distaste for other people. I went through this until junior year not really telling anyone what exactly was going on.

I didn’t feel like it mattered.

I didn’t know what was going on. Things started to become weird within my own self, and I found myself self medicating and just trying to get through

the day and just make sure no one knew that I was struggling.

I eventually ended up telling my parents and being prescribed medication and took some steps to become a better me. A me that I had no problem looking at in the mirror. I stopped taking the medication now because I feel like it’s manageable to a certain extent, and I don’t like the idea of having to rely on a pill just to be happy. It’s foreign territory for me, but now, there are people who know and have taken the time to validate my feelings and let me know that they are there for me.

When someone is going through depression, the invalidation of one’s feelings when they are going through this can lead one to take their own life.

We stop invalidating feelings once we actually are able to understand what is going on. The only way for that to happen is

education for the youth and for the parents as well.

There needs to be the proper steps in line. Children spending all day in their rooms doesn’t mean that they hate their parents and it’s OK to just pass it off as teen angst. Isolation along with irritability, lack of energy and difficulty sleeping are some of the symptoms for depression. When these symptoms are ignored, we see a (preventable) rise in depression-caused suicides. You can look at recent studies, and even now, record numbers of college freshmen have reported feeling depressed. This isn’t something that they hit after walking onto the grounds of college. In most cases, they carried it on from high school when it went undiagnosed.

I believe once and for all, it’s high time we rise together to fight depression among our friends. If you are suffering

from depression and or suicidal thoughts, feel free to call the national suicide hotline: 1-800273-8255 and talk to someone you trust. Let them know if you are feeling down, and they will be there for you.

If you need an ear, I’m always there. Best way to contact me is via twitter (@fijiwatergod) or my email. Don’t be afraid to get help or say you need it. If you know someone who is depressed and they have let you know, do everything in your power to help them and make sure they know you care.

The worst thing you can do to someone who is suffering from depression is to abandon him or her. You have a responsibility to be there now and to not give up.

Together, we as classmates can fight this and be there for one another.

By Staff Writer Malcolm

“Project Almanac” is a whirlwind jump in time that will leave you reeling.

“Project Almanac” is a new PG-13 release by Dean Israelite, who is a newcomer to the big-screen world. Despite Dean’s inexperience in major motion pictures, I give it a respectable three out of five stars for its ability to show you the experiences of the characters, cause and effect and the destruction of lives that the time travel creates.

As the main character (David Raskin) wrestles with how to get a full-ride scholarship, he searches for an invention idea to submit. He scrounges throughout the attic looking for one of his deceased father’s ideas when he stumbles upon his father’s old video camera.

He sees his present, 17 yearold self in the mirror at his seventh birthday party. Surprised, he then starts his momentous quest for answers.

Despite its “thriller” genre, few jumpy or scary moments actually take place. Thankfully the movie is filled with other scenes that either bring a smile to your face or a flinching grimace.

The plot was translucent, and, while obvious, the mechanics of time travel can al-

ways bring about a sense of slight surprise as the characters ply the “ripples” of time.

The direction of the camera angles are unique and refreshing at times, but at other moments headache inducing because of the choppiness. The movie is shot from David and Christina’s father’s camera as they video tape every moment they spend time travelling and working together with their group of friends.

There were a lot of scenes that made you go “whaaaat?”

Like the moment when the main character reveals that no one went to the basement since their father died 10 years earlier, a magic switch that they had no idea what its purpose was. Other moments like those followed.

The ending was a huge letdown and left many questions unanswered.

The movie was given a D+ rating at IMDB by its members.

The metascore was 47/100.

While thought provoking and never slow, and I would agree with the grade completely, though perhaps it is worth the time watching simply for the wonder of the queries it leaves you with.

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Project Almanac Coffee fans can cash in on healthy returns delivers uneven trip

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With more ways to consume coffee than ever before, the popularity of coffee is seeping into younger demographics. Whether you prefer espresso drinks, frappuccinos, lattes or a glorious cup of black coffee, the options are endless. Coffee is even available for purchase at school since the opening of the Tigers Den. For many, coffee is the liquid of life, not only because of its delicious taste and instant energy boost, but also for its proven health benefits.

Over the past few years, research has been conducted on the benefits and drawbacks of regular coffee consumption.

The rumor that coffee shortens one’s life span can be put to rest. A study conducted by Harvard University found that there is no link between drinking coffee each day and increased risk of death by any cause, even for those who drank six cups each day. Other recent research has found that regular coffee consumption can protect against liver cirrhosis, liver cancer, type II diabetes and Parkinson’s disease. This is because coffee has more antioxidants than any other food.

However, there is not enough research to confirm that everyone should take up

coffee drinking for its perpetual health benefits. Coffee is a very complex beverage and affects everyone differently.

If coffee keeps you awake at night, gives you stress or causes horrible jitters, you should cut down your coffee intake, switch to decaf or (God forbid) even avoid the drink all together.

Another important thing to consider is how you are consuming your coffee. Health benefits from coffee have only been proven with black or lightly sweetened coffee, which means those venti lattes and frappucinos won’t offer you anything but more sugar and calories to burn.

If you’re a coffee novice, don’t be afraid to order your first cup. Pay a visit to Sidecar Coffee in Cedar Falls or Cottonwood Canyon in Waterloo, both of which offer coffee pour overs. These individual brews create the smoothest, most amicable cup of coffee. Lighter roasts such as Sidecar’s Ethiopian and Costa Rican roasts are great options for your first coffee experience. With an airy, flavorful body and none of the heavy bitter notes found in dark roasts, a mug of lightroast is the gateway to a future filled with good health and longevity. Cheers.

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Making a STATEment

Tigers return to State for first time since 2008 It seemed like a scene out of a movie for the CFHS women’s basketball team. They were matched up on the road against a Cedar Rapids Kennedy team that had already defeated them earlier in the season, but first year Tiger head coach Gregg Groen had told his team to be ready for the rematch moments after they suffered the defeat earlier in the season.

The Tigers came out ready but found themselves down heading into the fourth quarter with all the momentum in the favor of the opponent. Doubts circulated throughout the well traveled CF student section, but the team on the court battled back to produce a tie ballgame, 49-49, with less than a minute to go and one final possession.

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The women’s basketball team collected a banner for the CFHS gym with a 51-49 road win over Cedar Rapids Kennedy on Tueday, Feb. 24. up in a weave, ultimately finding the ball to be in sophomore Ally Conrad’s hands. The lane opened up and Conrad didn’t just send the ball through the hoop for the win, but sent her team to the state tournament for the first time since 2008.

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New Target Students are shooting their way to a new team.

Archery has been the talk of students for a while now and finally the time has come for this section of class to start.

Paul Elser, PE teacher, said that he wanted to teach archery because he used to do it in high school, and schools have gotten away from it. He wanted to bring it back and perhaps start a club or team.

The money for archery came from the pep grant the high school gained last year.

However, should the pep grant not have been available, the school would have been able to still start archery in the individual physical education classes from the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP). They offer scholarships to schools for archery classes, clubs and teams. With the scholarship, it would have been basically free.

Associate Principal and pep grant coordinator Troy Becker and Elser put together a proposal to get the section started. “The biggest hurdle is safety,” Elser said. “I took a course where I was taught the

bad, and I just knew I needed to get the ball through the hoop somehow,” Conrad said, who had just four shots on the night, none bigger than the final. “When I saw it go through, it seemed surreal because that was the moment all of us knew that we had made it to State.”

The CF fans rushed the court as the 18-5 Tigers are headed to Wells Fargo on Wednesday, March 4, to take on a strong 21-2 Waukee team that just beat Sioux City East by 37 on its way to State.

The CFHS players’ phones immediately started buzzing and probably still haven’t stopped.

Congratulatory tweets completely filled up players’ timelines, and senior Adrienne Boettger opened her phone to 31 different texts from people that congratulated her on her team’s trip to State.

Walking the halls after the win was anything but uneventful. Congrats were shouted in the halls and the classroom by classmates and teachers alike.

Another perk was getting Wednesday off from practice, which was one of the many things Groen’s players like of

their new head coach. Groen and his assistant write handwritten notes to each player after the game talking about a wide variety of things. “He really reads each player and coaches to individuals and their strengths and what helps them learn personally,” leading scorer and rebounder Boettger said. “He is a great coach and friend.”

Everything seemed to feel like it was on the big screen from the game winning shot and the court storming to getting a crack at the recently elusive state tournament. “I’ve always looked at the banners in the gym and dreamed about adding one but never thought it would actually happen,” Boettger said. “This season has definitely been a dream come true and something I will never

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PE teacher has high hopes for archery growth at CF

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After securing funds for equipment with money from a recent grant, PE students have begun exploring the sport of archery. techniques.”

According to the NASP, archery has reached over a million students, nearly 12,000 schools in five countries.

There are nearly 200 schools in Iowa currently hosting classes on archery.

Archery has become increasingly popular within the school setting. This program started in a pilot run in Kentucky in 2002. Only 38 percent of surveyed students had actually shot an arrow before.

Even less owned a bow. After

the class, 89 percent enjoyed it, and 59 percent of those surveyed wanted to become archers.

Elser said he hopes to inspire that same enthusiasm by making a team or club. “I would like to see it started in

sophomore classes. I would love to sponsor it,” Elser said, but, unfortunately, archery season is during basketball season, which Elser coaches.

Senior Lauren Davis said she would pursue the sport if it were to become a team or club. However, junior Dylan Sands said that although he enjoys it, he would not pursue it if were it to become a team or club.

There are even competitions for high school students.

Olympic Archery in Schools (OAS) helps middle schools and high schools get teams together to compete. Currently there are at least two local schools competing in archery. There is even a state competition. Archery is an option in college as well with scholarships.

Elser can see the high school having a large team.

“Not only is there interest,” Elser said, “kids come up to me talking about ‘Oh, I would love this.’ If plans go how I want them, I can see us having a large team.”

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Cedar Falls sent three senior Tigers to compete at Wells Fargo Arena last week in the state wrestling meet in Des Moines, with Dan Kelly bringing home a second place title.

It was an impressive first round of matches as all three wrestlers won their matches and advanced: Blake Halstead at 126 pounds, Kelly at 138 pounds and Ali Al-Mabuk at 145 pounds.

The quarterfinals proved to be a tougher challenge. Kelly advanced to the semifinals with a 9-4 win. Halstead fought a tough battle, but came up just short, losing with a score of 3-2. Al-Mabuk was also faced with a quarterfinal loss with a score of 7-5 against a formidable No. 2-ranked opponent.

Halstead and Al-Mabuk moved to the back side of the bracket with the opportunity to wrestle back for a third place finish. Unfortunately, however, both wrestlers were defeated during the first round. Excited to have made it to state and ambitious to continue becoming a better athlete, Al-Mabuk maintains a positive attitude. “[Making it to State] felt good.

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Seniors Ali Al-Mabuk (145 pounds), Dan Kelly (138 pounds) and Blake Halstead (126 pounds) represented the Tiger Trio of qualifiers for the state wrestling tournament in Des Moines last week. Kelly went on to capture a second place title on Saturday, Feb. 21 in the finals. was a really good experience. I wish it wasn’t over, but since it is, I want to do offseason stuff and see what I can do in college,” Al-Mabuk said.

Reflecting on his now-completed senior wrestling season, Halstead said, “This year I took it more seriously because it

was my last shot. It meant a lot.

It was pretty fun, and I had a good time. [Making it to State] was a good way to end my year as a senior.”

With ambitions high, Kelly continued to the semifinals where he conquered his opponent with two takedowns and a

final score of 5-2, sending him to the finals.

Fighting for the state title and a dream in his last wrestling match at Cedar Falls High School, Kelly came up short in an 8-2 match, putting him on the podium with the silver medal. “It didn’t feel very good. It’s nice to get so close, but it’s really tough at the same time — not accomplishing what you wanted to,” Kelly said.

Despite his disappointment, earning the state title second place at 138 pounds in Iowa, the most reputable wrestling state in America, is more than impressive. Kelly is humbled, however, and finds that the competition and friendships he’s made through wrestling mean the most. “It’s fun. I like going out in front of people and competing. I like being with all my friends and meeting new people. Being with my friends is the best,” Kelly said. “I’ve had a pretty good career at CF. I hope the younger guys that have been on the team with me will step up and do good things too.”

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Warriors teams ready for State This weekend the Waterloo Warriors are ready to play as the Midwest High School Hockey League will be having its state championships in Ames at the ISU Ice Arena.

Only the top eight teams in the league make it to State, and the Warriors, having locked in as the 5th-ranked team, qualify to play the 4thranked team, the Omaha Jr Lancers on Friday in the first round of State.

The junior varsity Warriors have also secured a place in the JV playoffs after being seeded as the 8th team in rankings. On March 6, they will be playing the Des Moines Oak Leaves, who are ranked first in the league.

The varsity and junior varsity Warriors played two games this last weekend, which helped them in the rankings.

Varsity played the Ames Little Cyclones on Friday and won with a final score of 9-4. While the JV Warriors played the Ames JV team and brought home a win with a final score of 3-2. For the Saturday game,

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Nolin Bartlett and the rest of the Warrior hockey teams are headed to State in Ames.

the Warriors took on the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders and defeated them with an end score of 7-0.

For the JV Warriors, this game was the deciding factor for being a part of the state tournament this year. They won

with the score of 3-1, which allotted them as the 8th-ranked team in the league.

Between both teams Cedar Falls High School is represented by eight players. On varsity are Cole Murphy, Lake Powell and Nolin Bartlett, and on junior varsity are Skylar Starbeck, Tyler Starbeck, Drew Terrones, Dalton Shock and Jerad Lee. Murphy said he is ready for State. “I’m excited about being with the team and the intensity of each game. The games are unlike anything else.

Everyone is more intense and trying their hardest in an effort to win State. We were the fifth seed, so each game is going to be the hardest to play for the fifth seed, but I think that we can win three in a row in order to win State.”

In regards to the JV team making State, senior Skylar Starbeck said, “We are really excited to be represented at State. We have improved a lot this year, and I am very proud of my team.”

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Ally Conrad Basketball

Sophomore Ally Conrad scored the winning shot at Cedar Rapids Kennedy on Tuesday, leading her team to the state tournament at Wells Fargo.

How did you feel when you made the tie-breaking, winning shot with less than a minute left in the game?

It was surreal. That moment was when we all knew we were going to State, which we had all wanted from the beginning of the season. There are no words to describe that moment.

How is your team dynamic?

We have really good team chemistry. We all have faith in one another and confidence in each other’s and our own abilities.

When someone isn’t having her best game, we all work to keep her head up.

How will you prepare for State?

We are going to practice as usual, but more intense. We are going to work harder than we ever have before because we’ve gone farther than we ever have before.

What are you most excited about with State?

I can’t wait to play in the big arena with everyone cheering. Everyone come watch us play next Wednesday at Wells Fargo.

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Next up: Substate vs CR Kenneday @ CR Kennedy on Friday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m.

Women’s Basketball (18-5)

Next up: State vs Waukee (21-2) @Wells Fargo Arena on Wednesday, March 4 at 6:45 p.m.

The winner will face either Dowling (20-3) or Johnston (16-7) on Friday, March 6 at 1:45 p.m.

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One-Tank Trips

Take a day out of your spring break to explore nearby highlights with friends Dubuque, Iowa Masterpiece on the Mississippi

Attractions Riverwalk/Downtown Dubuque

If we are blessed with a warm spring break, use the weather as an opportunity to take a meandering stroll along the Dubuque Riverwalk. This picturesque path goes travels between the Mississippi River and downtown Dubuque.

Arboretum

Beautiful in snow or in sun, the Dubuque Arboretum is a 52-acre garden and green space. It is free of charge.

Sundown Mountain Resort

If it is still cold and snowy over Spring Break, head over to Sundown Mountain Resort to ski or snowboard the day away. If you gather up 15 or more friends, you can get the heavily discounted group rate as well. Pro Tip: Bring your own lunch. The food at Sundown is overpriced for its quality.

Restaurants Manna Java World Cafe

Enjoy world food delights at this casual ethnic eatery.

Pepper Sprout

If you are feeling something fancier, check out Pepper Sprout in the Old Main District of Dubuque. They serve upscale Midwestern cuisine.

Brandon, Iowa

Home to the World’s Largest Frying Pan Attractions The World’s Largest Frying Pan

Honestly, this is about all there is to look at or do in Brandon. Drive along Highway 20 and then take Interstate 380 to Brandon to take a picture in front of the World’s Largest Frying Pan. Only 35 minutes of driving for a cute Instagram picture. If for some reason, you cannot withstand the 35-minute drive back, you can take a picnic to eat in front of the World’s Largest Frying Pan. If you are feeling adventurous, you could also drive another 35 minutes down 380 to Cedar Rapids, which has a nice selection of restaurants.

Seniors Claire Nichols, Anne Hetherton and Olivia Hall recently paid a visit to the famous frying pan in Brandon.

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Didn’t get your fill on the 5th grade field trip? Pop into the Capital and get a taste of our state’s history, art and architecture.

Jordan Creek

For all you shoppaholics out there, Jordan Creek seems to be the hot spot for shopping. With all the high fashion stores, you will be able to shop for everything you need all under one roof. Taking a trip to Jordan Creek is a simple and fun trip to take alone or with friends.

Restaurants Zombie Burger

This restaurant is the place to go with a fantastic variety of burgers. With a killer menu and enviroment, Zombie Burger seems to be the hot spot for burger lovers. The burgers offered are unique and are an attraction to those who travel into Des Moines.

Des Moines, Iowa

Our State’s Capital

“I like Des Moines because there is art incorporated all over downtown. It’s a cultural city.” —Junior Sommer Danielsen

Spaghetti Works

If you are craving some carbohydrates after a full day of shopping and sight-seeing, head over to Spaghetti Works downtown Des Moines. The restaurant has all different types of pasta and sauces, which you can pick and choose. Its desserts aren’t too shabby either (see above).

The Quad Cities

Davenport, Bettendorf, Rock Island & Moline Attractions Village of East Davenport

This cute part of Davenport is home to many boutiques and cafes. One worth visiting is Lagomarcino’s Confectionery & Cafe, where you can get try a large assortment of truffles and chocolates while enjoying a cup of coffee.

German American Heritage Center

If you crave intellectual stimulation over spring break, get your fill of history and culture at the German American Heritage Center in the Quad Cities. This is also a good option if it is too cold out to walk down the river.

Longview Park Conservatory and Gardens

Venture into Illinois and stroll around the Longview Park Conservatory Gardens in Rock Island.

Mississippi River

Relax while watching the water. Bald eagles have also been spotted flying around this area, so you can scout for bald eagles.

Restaurants Exotic Thai

Located in Davenport, Exotic Thai offers, guess what, Thai cuisine.

Granite City Food and Brewery

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Child development students will begin taking home the infamous simulator babies next week. Starting Monday, March 1, they will take turns with the three simulator babies Lin Schutte, the child development teacher, has, taking them into their care from 3 p.m. one day to 8 a.m. the next. Students have the opportunity to choose from an African female, a Caucasian male or a Native American male.

High school students take a baby home for one weeknight because, unlike junior high students, high school students’ social lives and work time conflicts present more scheduling problems. The junior high students enrolled take the babies home for an entire weekend.

Students spent this week preparing for the babies, learning about them and how they work. Each baby includes its own car seat, bottle, set of diapers, day clothes, sleepwear and outerwear.

Each baby weighs about 7.5 pounds, the average weight of a real newborn, and comes equipped with five internal sensors. Each sensor is responsible for detecting and recording various elements, including body temperature, body and head positioning, motion and the presence of the feeding bottle, diapers and specific outfits. For example, the baby is able to sense the difference between its two different diapers and several different outfits, and records each time it’s

diaper or outfit is changed.

The babies also come with nearly 100 pre-programmed realistic sounds that simulate everything from laughing to coughing to crying. Students must pay attention to these sounds and respond to them in the appropriate way, just as a real parent would. “Everything you do with a real baby you have to do with these,” Schutte said.

This includes feeding the baby (yes, even at 2 a.m.), burping it, changing its diapers, changing its outfits, holding it, rocking it, supporting the head and neck, keeping it at a stable temperature and ensuring not to leave it sitting in its car seat too long. The list of requirements goes on and and on, and the baby’s sensors record when students perform any of them. Their letter grades for the project are based off of the sensors’ data. Schutte admitted that she has some control over the babies’ temperaments, including when and why they cry, but that each baby has its own individual temperament.

Each simulator baby, including all its accessories, is priced around $900, but Schutte said the costs are worth the benefits. Education about the risks and subsequent consequences of teen pregnancy has been shown to cause a decrease in unprotected teen sex. “[The babies] encourage students to think about their sexual activity and consider why making choices to be sexually active as

a teenager might be high risk,“ Schutte said. “[Parenthood] is taxing physically, emotionally and financially. [Simulation] helps students decide if and when they want to become a parent.”

The babies also give students who do not have younger family members and have never baby-sat the opportunity to learn what it’s like to be around a baby.

Students may pay some prices of their own when taking care of the babies. Schutte told of a girl who was harshly scolded by an elderly woman for having a child at such a young age when she brought the baby to the mall. The student never had the chance to explain that the baby was just a simulator before the woman stormed off. While unfair, experiencing such public disdain or humiliation when caring for the simulator babies may further deter students from having unprotected sex.

There is reasonable evidence that the same make and model of simulator baby that is used in Schutte’s class was also used in the filming of the Oscar-nominated movie American Sniper. Schutte received an email from a representative of the manufacturer of the babies, Reality Works, hinting that the baby in the movie was the same simulator baby students here use.

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Last October, junior Geena Dayton returned to school with her baby after a long night with little sleep. “My simulator sensor was mixed up and so my baby cried for what seemed like five hours,” Davis said. Another student had picked up the wrong baby.

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“If Becca doesn’t win, I would like her to be the next bachelorette because she Who will the next bachelorette be? has good morals and is a genuine person. At the same time, I think the show 26% Britt is very corrupted, so it would be good 24% Becca to have a down-to-earth bachelorette be 18% Jade 18% Carly seen. I don’t believe in the process of the 11% Kaitlyn show, so maybe Becca could be spend3% Whitney ing her time doing other things and find The Hi-Line poll represents 10 percent of students. love in a more realistic scenario.”

— senior Claire Nichols Survey represents gender and classes proportionally.

“This was my first season ever watching The Bachelor. My girlfriend made me watch it with her, but it actually turned out to be a good show. I don’t understand why Britt wore pink lipstick to bed, but I think Chris is cool. I like him. I want Jade to be the next bachelorette because she’s pretty.”

—junior Zach Sweet

“I liked Britt and wanted her to be the next bachelorette until she freaked out on the group date and made herself look needy. I don’t like Becca because I think she is awkward. I would like Whitney to receive the final rose on Chris’s season.”

— junior Amy Pattee