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Eight speech teams advance to the state competition
On Saturday, Jan. 25, a group of CFHS students stood in front of a panel of judges, performing acts they had started rehearsing months ago. The district large group speech contest took place at Hampton-Dumont High School. The speech team sent 11 acts down to perform, and eight of them qualified for the state competition, which will take place on Feb. 8. For sophomore Ahmad Madlock, this was his first time competing as a member of the speech team. “So far our season is going really well. Our team has been very successful, and state qualifying or not, each and every event is very proud of what they’ve created,” Madlock said. Categories at large group speech can span from mime to improv to musical theater. Students from all across the district perform and are given a rating, with a one being the highest score. This is also the contest where students can be selected to move on to the state competition. For many students in speech, getting to perform the pieces they’ve been rehearsing at contest is the highlight of the season. “Saturday’s competition was
a phenomenal experience for all of us. The level of support in the room from everyone, even though it was a competition, was amazing,” Madlock said. The members of the speech team have been hard at work since early fall, choosing pieces and rehearsing. Catherine Bettag is coaching for the second year in a row and has worked on choosing pieces that students are interested in. “Some scripts were decided on ahead of time; others were made with student input. Some Lex Hesse Photo of the categories required our Sophomores Leah Takes and Josh Mitchell practice for the one-act, a students to create their own story about a girl who dies after a car accident and her journey to the pieces, and we chose to write afterlife. two pieces for our one-act and was when I watched the one-act “At the showcase on Friday ensemble acting categories,” for the first time, I wasn’t expect- we will be presenting at least four Bettag said. ing to cry actual tears, and I did,” of our pieces, but our main focus For students involved in the Bettag said, “and it wasn’t be- will be our two ensemble actings, one-act play, this piece is close to cause I was proud of the kids, but our musical theater group that is home. “Our one-act was written it was because what they wrote moving on to State, and our oneentirely by our assistant speech was so emotionally moving that it act, which are our biggest pieces. coach Danae Dieken and the enbrought me to tears, so that was It’s really awesome to be able to tire cast of the one-act. It’s about a really amazing experience.” present the pieces that our kids this girl who gets hit by a car and Now that district contest is worked so hard to complete,” dies and her journey into the afdone, the team is busy with prep- Bettag said. terlife,” Bettag said. arations for the state contest. When it comes to the state For Bettag, watching students They will host a showcase night competition, most students are compete and improve on their at the high school on Friday, Jan. working toward making All-State, craft is one of the most reward31 at 7:30 p.m. to feature some an honor that few competitors ing parts of coaching speech. of their pieces. receive. “If I’m being honest, I’d “One of my favorite moments
like to make it to All-State, but I’m mostly just hoping to have as good of a time as I did Saturday. I can’t wait to see what improvements the other groups have done,” Madlock said. Bettag agreed that although she wants all groups to advance, the most important part is giving the best performance possible. “My main hope is that we come away with a lot of ones, but mostly that we just perform our best and have a great time. It would be really awesome to send people on to All-State, but I think most of us will be just super happy to do our best at State,” Bettag said. For Madlock, the most memorable moments have taken place offstage with his teammates. “One of my favorite moments was before performing our one-act nearly all the cast got in a big group and we huddled and shared our support and love for one another,” Madlock said. “It was a moment I’ll never forget, and I’m sure I speak for all of us when I say there’s nothing like performing something you love with people you love.” By Staff Writer Erin
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PEAS group raises awareness about helping the planet When sophomore Bella Carillo blinks her eyes open in the morning and pulls her curtains back, she doesn’t just see the white blankets of snow, but analyzes the trash covering the earth and the people who are homeless and stuck in this icy freeze. Carillo struggles with anxiety related to the changing earth and wants to be able to do something about the evolving Earth and calm her anxieties. Last summer she decided to create the non-profit organization PEAS (Protecting the Earth and Society). PEAS’ goal is to help clean up our Earth, tend to the less fortunate and to open the eyes of the more fortunate to how easy it is to help out people in society who are struggling and our planet. Carillo’s family inspired her to create PEAS by their giving personalities. “My grandma has always been helping people, and we used to live with
Sophomore Bella Carillo and her father , Joseph Carillo, pick up trash by Wal-Mart in Cedar Falls. They filled five or six large paper bags full of trash on their mission to make the world a cleaner and prettier place. PEAS aims to clean up the planet and help those who are less fortunate to ultimately make the world a better place. Submitted Photo
her. Every time she used to help somebody, we would go along with her and make little care packages to give to homeless people,” Carillo said. “ So that stuck with me, just giving to people who need help.” Carillo’s father has also invested time in helping make PEAS successful. “He is my right hand man the whole time. He is the most supportive per-
son in all of this,” she said. “My dad helps me organize everything. He is more of an upfront man; he kind of puts the things into action. He’s like magic or something.” Other than her family, Carillo said she is also motivated to keep helping by the beauty of the earth and feeling she gets when helping others. “I remember during cleanups
I always look at the area we are cleaning, and I just think of how crazy it is that we as a whole can live with our earth looking the way it is. Then I think of how beautiful it looks after we are done. It looks untouched,” she said. “Then I remember helping people by handing out care packages to the homeless, and I remember seeing their faces light up when they see we are trying to help them. It’s such a warming feeling knowing that they have at least a smaller meal rather than nothing,” she said. To help spread the awareness of helping others and the planet, Carillo has teamed up with business owners around the Cedar Falls for collection spots for cans for food drives and clothes for clothing drives. The current stores that are supporting PEAS are The Finishing Touch on College Hill, Main Street Sweets and Main Street Fitness. At the end of
the drives, the food goes to the Northeast Iowa Food Bank, and the clothes go to House of Hope and Cedar Valley Friends and Family. PEAS started a food drive at the Cedar Falls High School, which just ended on Jan. 20. Carillo said she hopes to bring another one to the school in March. For the future, Carillo said she wants to keep seeing PEAS inspiring people to help. “Just continuing to fix things. Just seeing other people get involved with this and other people helping. Then I know it has a ripple effect and other people start to help and, hopefully, eventually a lot of people are starting to help out and fixing everything,” she said. To learn more about PEAS and when and where they will have events going on, follow their Instagram @protecting_ earth_and_society_. By Co-Editor-in-Chief Sophia
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With 2020 Iowa caucus quickly approaching, many students are faced with the opportunity to be a part of the presidential election process for the very first time. The 2016 Iowa caucuses saw more youth involvement than ever, with Republicans reaching record turnouts of ages 17-29 and Democrats hitting their second highest numbers. But while youth caucus turnout has been on the rise, many still feel uninformed and underrepresented. This kind of voter apathy can be incredibly detrimental to turnout numbers, and the younger demographic is especially susceptible to it. Voter apathy can stem from many places, but often comes from either feeling uninformed on the process, or feeling that one vote holds little sway in the grand scheme. Combatting voter apathy has been a struggle for political scientists and candidates for years, but is multi faceted and hard to tackle. With the growth of social media and candidates opening up Snapchat or Instagram campaigns, information is in some ways, easier to access than ever before. Candidates are trying to combat voter apathy in their own way by reaching out specifically to the younger generation. But some youth voters, like senior Ryan Westoff, point out this can make young voters feel pandered to. “Some candidates have
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done a very good job of incorporating young voices into their campaigns and the issues that they care about, which is very important to me. Others seem like they are really just 'pandering' to young voters, trying to seem hip and relatable in hopes of getting a few extra votes but not really incorporating their voices into their larger coalition.” For Westhoff, the difference lies in actually follow through with promises, and making sure voters concerns are addressed and follow through is carried out. Others suggest that this pandering can actually help incorporate young voices into political campaigns. Senior Beau Anderson said, “I think that within the past few years we have seen a lot of candidates that appeal to the younger generations. These are candidates that are going to college campuses, knocking on college dorms and telling the younger generation exactly what they want to hear. I believe that it really just depends on the candidates at hand.” Anderson said by reaching out directly to students and being more involved, candidates can make college voters feel more a part of the process. It also allows for them to hear students ideas on what is important, but it comes down to the candidate if they will properly implement these ideas and represent the youth population. Another part of the problem for young voters is that
political efficacy, or the belief that one can make a difference by expressing their opinion and acting politically, isn’t a value established in youth often until they reach voting age. But according to a report by Steve Hartsoe in Duke Today, an independent student newspaper, early education plays an incredibly crucial role in encouraging students to vote by informing them on the caucus process, how to register, and where to get reliable information. Some political scientists also attribute low youth voter turnout to the lack of education on the caucus and voting process, making it approachable to students. This could partially be attributed to the increasingly lax requirement of civic courses in school, and their late start. Only a couple states in the United States require civicseducation starting in middle school. On top of that, only nine states actually require a year of government or civic-education in high school. Making civic engagement approachable and encouraged could help students be more involved. “A big part of why some people don't get engaged is because they feel intimidated by the perceived complexity of the process,” says Westoff. “Doing more to help them feel empowered and informed would help more voices be heard.” According to an article by Sydney Ember, a political reporter for the New York Times, one of the best ways to com-
bat apathy is to make young voters aware of the power their vote has. Whatever your political ideology is, Anderson points out that, “This is a country in which you get to decide whom you want to represent you down at the State Capitol, the U.S. Capitol, in the White House and on the world stage. And remember that these are individuals that can affect your daily lives drastically.” Developing an individual opinion and stance on issues, and being able to elect representatives that best represent those ideas is one of the privileges of being a United States citizen, and not voicing the concerns of the younger generation can be detrimental. “I think we really just need to engage in more conversation about what's really at stake for young people in politics,” Westoff said. “The result of an election can have dramatic impacts on your future, whether it's in terms of affording things like healthcare or college, having basic representation in the workplace or ensuring a safe and healthy planet for generations to come.” While attention from candidates on younger voters voices and a more comprehensive educational system can help combat voter apathy, at the end of the day, as Anderson says,”it’s up to you to get involved and ensure that your voice is heard.” By Staff Writer Kellen
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What to do before you caucus: Must be 17 1/2, and 18 by election day (November 3, 2020) Registered to vote with the party you intend to caucus for https://sos.iowa. gov/elections/voterinformation/voterregistration.html shorturl.at/airO6 Where to caucus: Find your precinct by address https://www.acluia.org/en/how-findyour-caucus-site shorturl.at/fguN2 What to bring: Valid driver's license General information on how to caucus: https://www.acluia.org/en/knowyour-iowa-caucuses shorturl.at/jklqK
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What it takes to lead a nation
Tiger Nation: Striped overalls, face paint and everything red, white and black. Since the position of a student section leader was contrived by the students themselves, the definition of what makes a student section leader varies from person to person. This mini-series of articles aims to question and promote the student section and acknowledge those who exemplify Tiger pride. In this first installment, the “job description” of a student section leader is discussed by both students and staff. In the second story, the tradition of handing down the overalls will be explored. In the third story, the representation of Tiger Nation on social media will be addressed, and in the final story, athletes and coaches will describe what Tiger Nation means to them and the impact it has on their sports. So, what is the role of a student section leader? What does a student section leader look like, sound like and act like? These questions all come with a variety of answers depending on who you ask. Whether it’s the pep and positivity, or the leadership, consistency and organizational skills, students prioritize different characteristics when it comes to those who are given the sacred red and white overalls. Activities Director Troy Becker said that the role of
the student section leaders is to work with the cheerleaders to create rowdiness within the crowd. “The leaders are typically the ones down front. For some of the group cheers, they’re working with the cheerleaders to initiate what the cheer might be. That’s kind of what their role may be. To work in cooperation with the cheerleaders,” he said. Current senior student section leaders Jack Plagge, Jack Moody, Jackson Barth and Derek Garcia commented on what
they believe their roles are in representing Tiger activities. “I would say the job of a student section leader is to try and bring people together and support our athletic teams, at least that’s what it has always been, so I have just followed tradition. It is an important role in my mind because hearing such a large number of students gives teams a reason to fight for, especially during tough times in a game, set, match, etc,” Plagge said. “I would also say it’s not an easy job either, having to balance school work, other ath-
letics (in the winter for me) and attendance to as many events as possible.” Barth said their job as student section leaders should be to promote all activities at the school. “I think our main goal as leaders should be to project equal attention to all activities and not leave any without recognition,” Barth said. “This is a hard goal to achieve, and it may never be fully achieved, but it should always be something we try to convey to our peers and the athletes. We want everyone
to feel valued for the hard work they put into their passions.” Focusing specifically on football, Moody said their job is to create a fun and positive environment in the student section. “For football games, I think our role was to set a good example for everyone else so we can represent our school with sportsmanship,” he said. For Garcia, it’s all about supporting student athletes in their fight to victory. “Our job Story continued on Page 8/ TIGER NATION
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Senior Yoon Ki has an eye for transforming seemingly old clothing into new chic pieces. By thrifting in stores and online, Ki found brands like Redone who remake vintage clothes. “It’s pretty cool because you can get fashionable pieces that are made by professionals,” Ki said. Shopping for upcycled pieces and creating her own new looks, Ki said she believes a fabric’s life far extends that in which most people utilize them for. Fashion is an industry that’s constantly changing with new trends and fads coming and going at a rapid pace. Ki stressed that trends will always come and go, but that doesn’t mean clothing has to be thrown out. “I think it’s important not to fall into trends too much because trends are always passing really quickly. I think it’s important to find your own individual style and what fits you and what you like,” Ki said. Taking a look at “fast fashion,” Ki said she believes always moving on to the next big thing means the environment is left to face the devastating repercussions. “It’s especially important right now when we’re constantly into buying new things and always having what’s hot. Especially with ‘fast fashion’ being so huge and coming from China and how fast these people can manufacture things. It’s not good for the environment,” Ki said. Respecting the work that true designers do, Ki acknowledged that fashion is one of many forms of art. “I think a lot of things can be considered art, and I think that fashion is a part of art because you have to think a lot about not just like me putting on clothes, but think about all the people that had to go into the industry and make things for you to get to this point,” Ki said. “I just think about how many people had to go into it to create an article and a piece.” Considering fashion as a unique form of art, Ki is disappointed in the big manufacturers who make clothes for quan-
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tity rather than quality. “That’s kind of another part of why I don’t like fast fashion because it’s just taking away from important things and people who spend their whole lives to create something and then they just steal an idea and make it cheap and fast,” Ki said. “They use a ton of resources to make really crappy cloths that you can wear like twice and then they unravel in the wash.” Instead of purchasing cheap clothes for a quick trend, Ki said that quality fabrics can live a much lengthier life. Ki stressed that people can use clothes for multiple purposes when it’s out of fashion like making them into sleep shirts, table cloths and even rags. “Use it till the end of it’s life so that you’re not wasting the cloth,” Ki said. She said using fabrics for as long as possible is a great way to cut down on waste. “I think the amount of material it takes to make polyester cloth or acrylic or those really cheap fabrics that we use for clothing creates a lot of pollution. With the amount of waste we’re creating, we don’t want to create even more on top of that,” Ki said. Realizing the much bigger problem, Ki understands that minimizing waste is a practice that can only begin when certain social standards change. “It’s important to realize that it’s not a bad thing to rewear outfits,” Ki said. “When we create this much waste in our world, especially with climate change, we don’t feel like we’re doing anything wrong because we’re just buying clothes, but we’re not seeing what goes behind it and what goes into it.” An expert in thrifting, Ki shops local stores and also ventures to bigger cities like Des Moines to find the best pieces to upcycle. “I just find textiles and patterns that I really like and fabrics that I really like and things that are in pretty decent shape that I would realistically be able to alter because I’m not the most skilled person either and that’s what’s important,” Ki said. “You don’t have to be good at sewing to do this. For example, it can be something simple like taking a sweater dress and cutting it in half and now you have a cardigan and skirt set. It’s something simple like that.” Ki said that it doesn’t take expert sewing skills to upcycle
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Submitted Photo clothing. “Just being able to hem your clothing is a lot. With your own clothes, you can constantly remake them,” Ki said. “You shouldn’t just throw your clothes away after a trend is over. You can reuse your clothes for so many different things. You can wear your clothes, and when you feel like it isn’t in fashion anymore, you can alter it to be in fashion again.” Above all, Ki said she wants people to be comfortable in the clothes they wear and the styles they sport. It’s not always about a trend; it’s about finding the clothing that makes you feel like you. “Find yourself and be comfortable in yourself,” Ki said. By Co-Editor-In-Chief Alayna
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If you know me well, you know I crochet a lot. Recently I’ve been getting into crocheting clothing, taking a break from stuffed animals. This is one I completed so far and it’s an extremely easy skirt. Using only basic stitches, this is guaranteed to make you feel adorable. Let’s crochet! Materials: 5 mm hook 4 mm hook Weight 4 yarn (I used a skein and a half of Red Heart Super Saver in the color Claret) Yarn needle Scissors Measuring tape Safety pins
Terminology: Ch = Chain Dc = Double crochet Dc inc = Double crochet increase Dc blo = Double crochet in back loop only Ss = Slip stitch
Directions: Waistband (4 mm hook) Row 1: Ch a length that is how tall you want your waistband to be. I chained 10. Add an extra three chains and dc in 4 ch from hook. Dc in every stitch across. Ch 3, turn. Row 2: Dc in blo in each stitch across. Ch 3, turn. Repeat row 2 until the waistband fits around your waist/hips snugly. I crocheted 44 rows for my waist. (Tip: I safety pinned the ends of the waistband together as I crocheted it to try on the waistband as it stretches slightly.) Sc or sew the ends together. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Skirt (5 mm hook) Row 1: Making sure the sc seam of the waistband is on the inside, ss the yarn into the row beside the seam. Ch 3 and dc twice into the row. Continue to dc three times into each row. Join to the ch 3 with a ss. Row 2: Ch 3. Dc in the same stitch as the ch. Dc in the next 2 stitches. Continue to dc inc, 2 dc all around. Join to the ch 3 with a ss. Row 3: Ch 3, dc in every stitch around, join with ss in ch 3. Repeat row 3 until your preferred length is reached. Fasten off and weave in ends. You’re done! Skylar Promer Photo
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Seniors discuss plans for their post high school life
With half of the school year over, many seniors are thinking about what they will do after high school. These four By Staff Writer Kaitlyn seniors have different plans for life after highschool. HARRIS Senior Emerson Green plans to go to the University of Northern Iowa to play basketball and major in sports psychology and minor in elementary physical education. “I made my decision because I love UNI, and I always have. The campus is the perfect size, and I love the coaching staff. I feel kind of ready thanks for CAPS,” Green said.
Senior Austin Cross plans to go to Iowa State University on a full ride scholarship from the Marine Corps and major in mechanical engineering. “I applied for this scholarship because I wanted to serve my country as well as get any education, and I do feel ready to go into the real world as I feel as if I have been well prepared by a variety of people,” Cross said.
Senior Keyshawn Mosley plans to go to a four-year college and study medicine and physical therapy. He will also play Division 3 football. “I really just like the bond I have with football. I feel 100 percent ready to start a new chapter in my life. High school has definitely helped a lot,” Mosley said
Senior Collin Bohnenkamp plans to go to Truman State to study pre medicine and play football. He will finish his studies at the University of Iowa. “After talking to many coaches and visiting many different colleges, Truman fits most of my needs for a college experience,” Bohnenkamp said. “Like everyone, I’m nervous, but I’m hoping after CAPS this semester I’ll learn more professional and communication skills that will help me in the real world.”
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New crepe place offers options for sweet and savory lovers Downtown Cedar Falls has seen stores come and go, restaurants to and fro, and more. But the newest shop has something special and sweet in store for all: crepes! From sweet and savory to cheesy and delicious, Tata Yaya on Main Street has it all. Their crepes average at $8.99 a plate with no meat and $9.99 with chicken. Though crepes aren’t all that they offer. They also have a delectable selection of fluffy waffles, mouth-watering pancakes and refreshing drinks of all kinds. Not only is the food almost too cute to eat, but the homey atmosphere of the shop brings it all. With comfortable seating and eye-catching decor, there’s
room to relax and unwind while you enjoy a crepe or two. Tata Yaya is a locally run family business that one can be proud to support. Read their story within the folds of their picturesque menu and feel the true connection that can only come through a locally run business. Tata Yaya is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is closed on Wednesday. On Friday and Saturday, hours run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Take a peek at their menu on their website tatayata.com.
Whether the topic is the most famous suicide in history or the haunted Whaley House of San Diego, the weekly podcast, “And That’s Why We Drink,” discusses the facts and foibles of paranormal and true crime stories. Hosted by Em Schulz and Christine Schiefer, this series covers all of the things that make the world a scary place, so Schulz and Schiefer suggest that you grab a milkshake before you tune in. I would just suggest you tune in for a good time. The first episode of the podcast was posted on Feb. 9, 2017, and was called,
“Francis Ford ‘Cupola’ and the Off-Brand Kool-Aid.” This episode’s criminal story focuses on the Jonestown mass suicide of 900 people including more than 300 of them children, where it reveals that it wasn’t actually Kool-Aid that was used to mix in the cyanide that would poison them, but Fla-Vor-Aid instead. This blows my mind because the phrase, “Don’t drink the Kool-Aid,” is a sentence that came from this incident urging people to not follow someone blindly, yet it wasn’t even Kool-Aid! I guess, “Don’t drink the Fla-Vor-Aid!”
“Your love’s got me looking so crazy right now,” is the famous chorus from Beyoncé’s 2003 hit single, “Crazy in Love.” Just like the lyrics to that song, the Netflix series, “You,” has bookstore manager, Joe Goldberg, played by Gossip Girl’s Penn Badgley, falling in love at first sight with customer, Guinevere Beck, and doing things that make him look crazy. In fact, as the series unfolds, it is impossible to deny that Goldberg is crazy as he kidnaps and murders
Beck’s friends that get in the way of what he thinks their relationship should be. Listening to Goldberg’s inner dialogue illustrates how much of a psychopath he really is as he justifies all of the craziness that he embarks on to make her his. Ironically, the only really interesting thing about Goldberg’s love interest played by Elizabeth Lail is that she has a stalker. She attends Renaissance fairs, which seems like it would be interesting, but she only does
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On the left is a savory crepe named “Welcome to the Jungle.” On the right is a sweet crepe named “Endless Love.”
Drink up this podcast featuring true crime doesn’t sound as good. Schulz shares a paranormal story about the Winchester Mystery House, one of the most haunted places in America. Sarah Winchester began building this house after a medium told her that the spirits that were killed by Winchester weapons would only be appeased if she built a house and continued building it until she died, which she did. This dynamic is repeated in all of their podcasts, focusing on one true crime story and one paranormal. Listeners are encouraged to share their experiences.
Multiple experiences are combined into an episode where Schultz and Schiefer share the emailed stories. With more than 150 podcasts published, Schulz and Schiefer have shared a lot of paranormal and true crime stories. By following the podcast, it becomes apparent to me that there is a Team Milkshake or Team Wine friendly competition happening among the hosts. With Schulz’s love of milkshakes and Schiefer’s love of wine, fans of the podcast can post their favorite part of an episode by declaring themselves either Team Milkshake or Team Wine. I
am apparently a Team Wine as the true crime stories really hold my attention long after the podcast is finished. This podcast is for anyone who is curious about either paranormal activity or true crime stories. The hosts are best friends, which allows the audience to be a part of their dynamic. They mix in facts with their feelings about what is happening and add humor to keep it all interesting. I think this is an enjoyable podcast. You should check it out, but don’t forget your drink.
Season one of “You” originally aired on Lifetime to lackluster reviews because it is written to be binge watched. Having to wait a week between episodes really hurt the character build up, so it seemed destined to be a short-lived show. Then Netflix purchased the series and gave it a second run, which allowed it to become a “zeitgeist hit” (according to Netflix’s own telling). With season two dropping just after the holidays, “You”
is becoming one of the most talked about psychological thrillers released recently. This is notable since the story is not that interesting and actually feels like you are watching a car crash that is about to happen. Just like human nature that can never drive by an accident without looking, so too is it impossible to not finish watching “You.”
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‘You’ enters second psychologically thrilling season it for her dad. So definitely not interesting. Goldberg’s obsession heats up as he stalks her on social media and peers through her windows. This show highlights how we conduct ourselves on social media and how exposed we are to others who may be looking at our posts and friends. We want to root for the two of them to get together like any romantic comedy; however, then you remember that he is actually crazy and dangerous.
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Time is now for teens to share their voices
With election season fast approaching once again, newsrooms are abuzz with discussions on who will be picked in each election’s primary, and for many high schoolers at Cedar Falls High School, this will be their first time voting in an election. After the presidential election in 2016, our country has become more divided than ever. In fact, a poll conducted by The Atlantic and the Public Religion Research Institute found that 74 percent of Americans feel that the country is divided, and many people feel that their views aren’t represented politically at the national level. School shootings and climate change issues have become a daily occurrence in the United States news circuit. Divisive words and violent natures have arisen, making Facebook a minefield for political commentary. While America used to represent a somewhat united front, our current political situation has divided us more than ever. There is only one way to solve this problem: get involved politically. The task may seem daunting at first, but it can be relatively easy. Living in Iowa gives students a special advantage of caucusing. Iowa is the first state to caucus, making it a hotspot for candidates to “There is only campaign. Caucuses can seem scary and one way to solve overwhelming for first-time vot- this problem: get ers, especially if they haven’t had experience with political candi- involved politidates, but it allows for voters to cally. The task may get a picture of each candidate and pick which one most closely be daunting at represents their own political first, but it can be views. A Pew Research Center study relatively easy. Livfound that 70 percent of Ameri- ing in Iowa gives cans believe that voting in elections is important, while only 56 students a special percent of the U.S. voting-age advantage of caupopulation voted in the 2016 presidential election. The key to cusing.” fairly representing citizens lies in the power of the popular vote. At caucuses, voters get to hear from multiple candidates’ campaigns and make an informed decision on which candidate they think is the best choice. This also is one of the few opportunities voters have to hear about multiple candidates all at once. At the end of the day, all Americans want a better and brighter tomorrow. While citizens may have differing opinions on how to get there, it’s important to make sure that all our voices are heard. Participating in elections is the easiest way to do so, and should be a priority for all Americans.
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description is to get the student section hyped and to support our peers who are participating in sports,” Garcia said. Principal Jason Wedgbury said he personally enjoys seeing positive and organized leaders in charge of the student section. “From my observation, the things that they’ve done is they organize. Where are we showing up, what are we wearing, leading cheers and setting, hopefully, a positive example for supporting our students,” Wedgbury said. However, reactions to whether the student section leaders have always been positive influences is mixed. While some wish that certain sports were more well-attended or appreciated, others think our student section does a fine job of being supportive and getting rowdy at many of our athletic events. Senior Ryan Dunlop said that the underclassmen should cheer a little bit louder at the football games. “I’d say our student section is pretty good, but I still think we could be louder more toward the top, like the sophomores and freshmen could be louder, and I think the student section leaders could help out with that,” Dunlop said. While underclassmen may not be as rowdy as the upperclassmen would like, sophomore Chase Sannes said that he wants the student section to be more supportive and respect one another. “Some ways Tiger Nation hates on other grades is when they call out other grades during football games. Sometimes there is yelling when people don’t cheer enough, and I think we should all be supportive of each other,” Sannes said. Plagge said he understands the frustrations of underclassmen, thinking back to his sophomore year. “I remember feeling the same way. It was very frustrating early on because parents would even text me and say we need to get everyone involved and be louder, and we all lost our temper because of the demand,” Plagge said. “We figured out later on in the football season that we needed to encourage younger students because yelling wasn’t working.” Plagge said it’s hard for the senior leaders to get everyone rowdy, so they need the help of others. “What helps the most is we need students from their own grades to rise up and help lead their sections because it’s hard for guys up in the front to reach people clear in the back,” Plagge said. “We pick people ... who
are loud and [help] us promote the chants to their grades,” Wedgbury said the student section changes year to year, but overall, he’s impressed by the turnout and spirit. “The senior leaders who wear the stripes or are the leaders, they have a significant impact on the chants, the cheers, the involvement, the engagement—and that’s all over the place,” Wedgbury said. “I think they do a good job. If you’re going to compare us against other schools in the state, I think we do very very well. They show up, especially if it’s during the school day.” There’s no doubt that every Friday night, the student section members packed their places at the Dome, and the Cell Center was booming with Tiger Pride during state week for volleyball. Not all sports and activities are as fortunate, though, when it comes to having Tiger Nation in attendance. Wedgbury said it’s not a lack of support, but rather a reflection of society’s interest as a whole. “There’s a difference in attendance in different activities in our society. Football has always been a money sport that thousands of people show up to. It doesn’t matter what I think or our school thinks. We’re reflective, I think, of the larger society,” Wedgbury said. “You look at what are considered major sports, and I think our school population kind of follows suit with that. I don’t think it’s a distribution of support or a lack of support.” Students also offered a variety of insights in a recent Tiger Hi-Line survey regarding what events Tiger Nation or the student section leaders attend. Some students said they think it’s only appropriate to go to sporting events since “it would be kind of difficult to cheer for someone while they’re in the middle of their trumpet solo,” one student’s survey response said. It may be disrespectful to cheer or holler at a concert, but some students believe Tiger Nation needs to do more by simply getting people to attend. Senior Holly Hayes said that art programs require the same time commitment and practice as sports, so attendance at concerts would be nice to see. “We are also still part of the school and take part in sports as well. It would also be a great way to shine some light toward the kids who aren’t in sports and only do arts,” Hayes said. Becker said that the events
that are attended will differ with who the leaders are. “I don’t think they have an official job description. It’s just kids who decided to take it on,” he said. “Some leaders do many events. Some don’t do as many. It’s different year from year depending on who decides to take it on. It’s not an assigned role. It’s just kids that are doing it.” Women’s varsity basketball coach Gregg Groen also said that the attendance to activities varies from year to year, but said he does not know why. “I have coached in seasons where we get a great student body who attend games, and I have coached in seasons where we hardly get anyone to come and watch. I’m really not sure why it varies from season to season,” he said. A member of both the state championship volleyball team and women’s basketball team, senior Emerson Green said the comparison of attendance between the two sports is drastically different. “During volleyball season we would usually have a great student section and Tiger Nation would always come out and support, which gave our team lots of energy. Basketball needs the same support. When Tiger Nation comes out, it helps our team play hard, and it makes the games a lot of fun. We need Tiger Nation to show out for girls basketball the next couple weeks,” Green said. Senior varsity soccer player, Andy Mustedanagic said the lack of Tiger Nation support at his soccer games doesn’t bother him. “As a young player my parents were the only ones going to my games and as I grew up not much changed. Once highschool came around it stayed the same with just my parents coming to games,” he said. I would say I’ve been accustomed to focusing only on the game and nothing else. So for me I don’t pay attention to who cheers or boos for me. I just play my game. Although he said he wishes each activity received equal attendance, Wedgbury said it’s an unrealistic expectation. “I have enjoyed, when I go to a swimming event, I love to see it, but you’re not going to see as many people at a swimming event as you are at a football game. If you have that, ‘we don’t get as much support as that,’ you’re going to be forever sad,” Wedgbury said. By Co-Editors-in-Chief Sophia
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In a home dual facing Waterloo West, Cedar Falls triumphed 127-42 on Jan. 14. Standouts included Benson Redfern who finished first in four events. Matt Durbin added top finishes in three events. Next up for the Tigers is Districts on Feb. 8.
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In a Tiger victory, sophomore Dylan Whitt won in overtime at the Urbandale Ed Winger Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 25. Senior Collin Bohnenkamp took third, sophomore Connor McCartan came in fifth with with junior Logan Vallejo taking sixth. Seniors Jackson Barth and Jack Plagge, sophomore Ryley Barnett and freshman Henry Koehn all took seventh. Catch the Tigers competing at the MVC Varsity Super Meet at Dubuque Hempstead at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1.
For you, what was a highlight of your most recent competition? Our team recently bowled against City High School, and after completing our individual games, we went into our team (Baker) games ahead by just a few pins. The intensity of the game increases when you know that every single frame matters, and that pressure changes the atmosphere in the alley giving a unique experience to this past meet. What makes your sport special and different? Something unique about bowling is how it is an individual sport, yet we are still a team. We have two individual games and five Baker’s games where each person on the team bowls one frame of a game. Being able to be an individual athlete and a team player is not common for many other sports, and that is something that I love about bowling. What were the early days of your participation in this sport like? I joined bowling as a freshman, and I remember being so frustrated because I wasn’t very good. That year, I was barely JV, but what made me come back was the team atmosphere. The team captain at the time made everyone feel welcome, no matter if they were varsity or not. The next year, I improved my average by 40 pins and made varsity and then started to love bowling for the sport as well as the team. How do you cope with any setbacks you’ve experienced in your sport? As our team grows, we meet new challenges to continue to improve our game. I remember at the beginning of the season, we lost a meet by 9 pins, and that loss was tough. We went to practice the next week and worked hard to hone our spares, but the moral of the team never changed. Yes, we were disappointed, but we still celebrated personal bests and the accomplishments we did make.