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Coloff captures individual All State Senior Sydney Coloff will be performing two poetry selections in the Iowa High School Speech Association’s Individual All-State speech festival on Monday, April 4 at 10 a.m.

“It’s a really big honor. I still don’t believe it. If you make it into All State as an individual, then you know that it’s all you. You know that you’re the reason you got in and that you worked really hard to get there,” Coloff said.

Individual All-State speech consists of those who received two out of three “I” ratings and a nomination from two out of their three judges from the previous state speech contest.

Speech coach Alex O’Connel said to achieve a spot in All-State speech, “It takes a lot of hard work and dedication from the get go, and then being on point when you perform. One bad performance can really hinder your chances for All State, but really just letting loose and giving it

your all.”

But for Sydney, letting go wasn’t so easy.

“I was really scared of doing individual because it’s all you,” Coloff said. “There’s no one else to help you out. I almost quit near the beginning.

I was just so scared. I couldn’t even perform in front of Mr. O at first.”

She’s been in speech since her freshman year, but not until this year was she able to compete at the individual level with the confidence and determination that it takes. “I always wanted to try individual throughout my high school career, but I guess I was always just scared. Mr. O always encouraged me to keep going,” Sydney said. Her only goal going at the beginning of the season was “to perform at Districts without crying.”

But through the experience, students learn about the simple facts of being able to develop their emotions, proj-

Swartdogs earn 1st place, as well as Chairman’s Award, Volunteer of the Year award

sented to the team that best embodies FIRST’s principles and serves as a model for other teams to follow. The Chairman’s Award is the most prestigious award that FIRST gives out.

Mentor Kenton Swartley said he is very happy with how the competition went.

“We weren’t really expecting a win,” Swartley said. “I knew we would do well, but I didn’t know how well. It worked out very well for us.”

Senior Kayla Neese is still very excited.

“I’m still bursting. After winning the Regional and earning the most prestigious award in FRC, we couldn’t have asked for anything more,” Neese said. “Additionally, many teams and people loved the venue of the Regional, how it was run and were very glad that we had it here.”

This was also the first robotics competition hosted in Cedar Falls, and as such, the Swartdogs had a significant role in planning the event.

Senior Sydney Coloff Individual All State winner ect their voices and convey their emotions.

Even just standing in front of an audience and giving a speech can be terrifying. “You have to be really confident in yourself to be able to stand up there and basically yell at the judges at times. You have to be confident in what you’re saying. You have believe that people want to hear what you’re

saying,” Coloff said.

Both of Coloff’s poems are about rape. They share a message that she hopes to get across to other people. They tell about how it feels, its effects and how it is often wrongfully ignored by the mass media as a pressing issue — that it’s just a part of life in America.

“I want to talk about it. I want to start a conversation about it. It’s such a huge problem in the U.S. I really want people to know those things and to be able to make that connection with the audience,” Coloff said.

She said she believes the power of words has the ability to change the world, and when one is able to convey them into a passionate message and let go of her self consciousness, great things will happen. “You should be able to connect with your pieces on a personal level.

If you chose a piece you don’t like or don’t connect with, you’re not going to do well,”

she said.

As he watched Coloff’s confidence and passion grow, coach O’Connel shared his pride: “Sydney was someone who was pretty nervous to do it. She was very unsure, and we worked through it at practice to break that and bring her out of her comfort zone. She ended up making All State. It’s an honor for me to see the kids grow from back in November to today and how they can influence an audience,” he said.

When Coloff steps onto the stage next Monday, she said she hopes to simply enjoy her last performance.

Cedar Falls speech will be hosting an end of season awards ceremony in addition to a few performances from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the auditorium to celebrate their successful season. All are welcome.

By Staff Writer Allie

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Team 525 rises to top of Cedar Falls tourney

The robotics team won the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotics regional competition at the McLeod Center on the weekend from March 24-26.

Because of this victory, the Swartdogs have booked their ticket to the world championship competition in St. Louis later this spring.

After six weeks of grueling work on designing and constructing both an official robot and a practice robot, the Swartdogs saw the first of what could be a great many awards this robotics season.

In addition to being on the winning alliance of three robots, the Swartdogs won the highly sought-after Chairman’s Award, which is pre-

The Swartdogs extend condolences to one of the teams they beat on the way to ultimately winning the Regional hosted at the UNI Dome on March 2426. The win ensures the Swartdogs of a spot in the world championships.

Vanessa Kime Photos “A group of about eight including me planned the event. We planned where to get the money, where the event would be, the dates and whether or not we needed another Regional,” Swartley said. “My specific role was to make contacts and arrange sponsors to help with fund-

ing.”

Because of all his hard work, Swartley won the volunteer of the year award at the competition.

The Swartdogs have another competition next week in Minneapolis, and Neese is looking forward to it.

“We’re making a few

tweaks to our robot to tune in the shooting,” Neese said.

“We’re also working on reserving hotels and transportation details for Championships.”

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On Good Friday, many hearts were changed as people from all around the Cedar Valley gathered to hear testimonies from CFHS seniors and other seniors from surrounding schools. Good Friday is a Christian religious holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death on the cross.

Friday, March 25, at Nazareth Lutheran Church, many people were impacted by the powerful words of scripture, worship and testimonies. The speakers were given a Bible verse. All the verses were Jesus’s last words before dying. The service included a worship band of high school students singing multiple songs, art, dance and senior students telling their amazing stories.

Two separate services featured Chris Hintzman, Aaron Iehl, Jacob Leisinger, Katelyn Soska (Dike-New Hartford), Gus Marty, Ellie Burken, Annebeth Ahrenholz, Emma Gerdes, Lauren Morlan, Conrad Nichols, Isaiah Barney, Gabi Petry (Hudson), Ben Hertz and Nic Gronowski (Dike-New Hartford).

Speaking in front of a lot of people is not an easy task and can be very nerve wracking for students. Though some of them were nervous, after getting warmed up on the stage, some claim to have had a really calming experience come over them and not even remember talking.

“When I got my verse, I had no idea how it would relate it to my life, but God really revealed himself to me the past few weeks, and I learned a lot about myself during this process. Luke 23:34.

‘Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.’ I was really nervous, but once I got up there, I experienced a huge calming feeling and the nerves were totally gone. The Holy Spirit was so present, and it was a crazy feeling. I know he was speaking through me because I don’t remember over half the things I said. It was awesome,“ senior Emma Gerdes said.

Along with each Bible verse, several students drew, painted or photographed pictures to help illustrate the verses. “The art gives the audience a visual to ponder over while listening to the speaker. It also can show a deeper or different perspective to the verse,” senior Jackson Reynolds said.

Junior Aliya Rabune contributed to the art for the Bible verses, as well as Reynolds. “I think art on Good Friday is important because it allows artists to interpret scripture in their own way and express it in a way that not everyone may see it in their own eyes. It also helps people viewing the art to better understand what certain verses really mean and how they can view scripture differently by viewing the Good Friday art,” Rabune said.

Ahrenholz agreed that the Holy

Many CFHS seniors contributed to the annual student testimony service on Good Friday at Nazareth Lutheran Church on March 25.

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Spirit was present and God was at work throughout the night on Friday. “That whole day and night I was so nervous and jittery. One minute before I was supposed to go on stage to sing, I was literally so nervous that I started crying.

I went out to get a drink and ran into an old friend who then prayed for me that I would have peace for the night and let God speak through me. After that, throughout the night as I sang and before I spoke, I was continuously praying for peace and trying to stay calm. People had been telling me all night to just breathe and take a breath to calm down.

When the time came to speak, I took a

deep breath and felt God’s presence come over me, and after that, I don’t really even remember what happened, but I know for a fact that I couldn’t have done this on my own. God was with me the whole time, and I am so thankful for the peace that I felt while speaking, “ Ahrenholz said.

Another speaker was Hertz, who had a great and relatable story. “I felt like God wanted me to tell it, mostly for those who needed to hear it and are struggling. I spent a lot of time trying to figure out what was true, and I wanted to give other people who are confused or uncertain hope. Also, I just think that

our eternal destiny is really important, and I know many people don’t spend much time thinking about it. I honestly thought I would appeal to just a few people, and that’s all I wanted, but a ton of people have reached out to me telling me how relevant it was to them.

That’s been really encouraging for me, and it’s awesome to see God at work,” Hertz said.

In between the talks and music, there was a dance performed by Jessica McMurrin and Katy Lockard. Maddy Wright and Hope Chestnut led the song, along with a small choir, drums, a guitar and a piano.

“A very calming feeling came over me during the dance. I wasn’t nervous anymore, and the moves just came to me,” Lockard said.

Before and after the dance, the worship band sang and played music.

Avri Anderson, Ahrenholz, Wright and Chestnut led the singing for both the 7 p.m and 9 p.m services.

“Good Friday was indescribable.

Hearing my peers pour out their stories to hundreds of people and allowing themselves to be vulnerable for a few minutes was amazing and life changing.

Leading worship was truly the best time of my life and something I’ll never forget. I felt God’s presence shed over me like nothing I’ve experienced before and was allowed to be a small part of a huge story. I’m so thankful,” Wright said.

This Good Friday service was very moving to those speaking and the audience. “It’s great to see your peers speak about their faith. I thought the service really impacted some people and showed the spirit of Good Friday,” senior Madison Hall said.

Many people were impacted by this service, including senior Sara Ashar.

Ashar comes from an Islamic family, and she used to be religious. She entered high school and was introduced to a whole new world of science and natural doubt. She said she became overwhelmed with depression and anxiety throughout high school, and she believes that the absence of faith and God in her life may have something to do with the emptiness she has felt.

She attended the service Friday. “It was very different. I felt awkward at first.

I truly only went because I wanted to hear friends speak at the service, but I left feeling more than that. I’ve been going through a tough time these past few months of my life. I’ll admit that faith and God has been absent from my life for a while now, but it’s like I could feel a part of me filling back up after the service. I don’t know what this means, but I really wanna find out,” Ashar said.

By Staff Writer Noah

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On Wednesday, Feb. 10 through March 26, many Christians around the world, including in the Cedar Valley, gave up a luxury as a form of penitence.

Lent is a special time of prayer, penance, sacrifice and good works in preparation for Easter. It symbolizes the days that lead up to Jesus’ crucifixion when he died for everyone’s sins but also his resurrection.

Sophomore Megan Keough and her father participated in this worldwide event. Megan gave up ice cream because it is something she really likes.

“It was hard at first, but after the first week or two, it wasn’t that bad. It was just hard when my friends would want ice cream, and I couldn’t get it and because 4 Queens opened right after I said I was giving ice cream up,” Keough said.

Megan and her father, Kurtis, had done this with their family multiple times as a tradition, but this was the first year they were very committed. Kurtis gave up pop and sweets, and he said it was because he wanted to try to cut back, but it was very hard to

stay committed, and at times he was not successful.

“Pop is like my vice. I love the taste of it. It’s hard to give up your favorite thing. I just kept thinking back to Jesus. He fasted for days, and I thought maybe I could do the same thing, but it was very tough,” Kurtis said.

Sophomore twins Jacob and Brandon Nelson have always tried to participate in Lent, and they agree it helps them grow closer in their walks with Jesus, but this year only Brandon was a part of Lent. He gave up Netflix because he spent a lot of time on it, and he thought it would open up more time for better things.

“At first it was very hard to give up, but once I kept going, it was easy to adjust to not having it,” Nelson said.

Another participant was sophomore Jasmine Pham who gave up Instagram and social media. She gave the apps up because they were the most used, and she was on them all the time. Like the others, Pham said after the first week or so, it

wasn’t that tough to keep it going until Lent was over.

“I just forgot about it and realized I don’t really need it, and I would ask about posts or something, but people said I wasn’t even missing anything.”

Not everyone is engaged in Lent, however. Sophomore Luke Gillett has never really given anything up for Lent because no one is his family ever thought about it.

“During the time, though, I try to not do something as much or try to give little things up when other people or my friends are involved in giving something up,” Gillett said.

He said he does think that it would help bring him closer in his faith if he did play a part in the special six weeks before Easter.

Gillett said his cousin had given chips and pop up, and by that he could see him growing closer in a sense because his faith was driving him to also be healthier.

By Staff Writer Tehya

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Junior learns to live cautiously within epilepsy’s limitations Since the age of 14, junior Lauren Baker has been experiencing myoclonic seizures. She is one of many students who who experiences seizures and the the struggles that come along with epilepsy and the unpredictability they deliver.

“On Feb. 6, I was walking up the stairs and didn’t feel too well.

After walking up the second flight of stairs, I blacked out and fell backwards,” Baker said explaining her first seizure.

Baker’s seizure lasted 4560 seconds, and she was unconscious until the paramedics arrived, which took about 10 minutes. She was rushed to the hospital where it was explained to her that she had just suffered a grand mal seizure.

A grand mal seizure is a seizure caused by epilepsy that first causes someone to lose consciousness and then to start seizing. Though these seizures can be very short, they can be very dangerous as Baker got a goose egg on her head from the fall and multiple scratches all over her body from her flailing during the seizure.

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“On Feb. 6, I was walking up the stairs and didn’t feel too well. After walking up the second flight of stairs, I blacked out and fell backwards.”

—senior Lauren Baker after her first seizure

er, was the testing at the hospital, which caused Baker to twitch and spaz, along with a lot of physical pain. She was diagnosed with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, which she can grow out of.

Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy is a form of epilepsy that sends twitches throughout the body often associated with abnormal brain waves going through the myoclonus part of the brain.

Episodes are normally caused by flashing lights.

Soon after Baker was released from the hospital, she learned that she had to be six months seizure free before she could get her learner’s permit, and she had to be one year seizure free to get her license.

“Along with that, I have to remember to take my medicine each morning and afternoon.

I can’t be around strobe lights.

Even changing medicine can be hard as they can make you sleepy, have severe mood changes or cause you to gain weight. You never know how the medicine will affect your body,” Baker said.

“Along with all of this, if I don’t stay hydrated, I might begin to twitch due to myoclonic seizures.

It’s very frustrating because not only is it scary driving to school and not knowing what will happen, it’s hard to face other people while twitching.”

Baker is just one of many students in the United States who is affected by epilepsy, as epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders in America, with one in 26 Americans being diagnosed with the condition.

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Cedar Falls sent a big crew to the annual physics competiton on March 24 at the UNI Dome.

Five CF teams advance to State in physics contest at UNI Dome Twenty eight CFHS students boarded on a bus on March 24 to take the physics related concepts they’ve learned in class and apply them at the McLeod Center in hopes of earning a medal.

In the end, Cedar Falls placed second overall and sent five teams on to the state competition.

The physics competitions offer five different events for teams of two to compete. The events that CFHS students participated in included the catapult event where a team constructs a catapult that must shoot a projectile at a target, the mousetrap car event where the car must go exactly five meters after being snapped, the soda straw arms event and the challenge problem event.

The overall goal for each team is to advance to the state competition that will take place on April 12. In order to advance to State, teams must finish at either first or second place on whatever event they competed in.

Senior Ben Louviere was one of the students who spent the majority of his Friday spectating different types of physics related concepts at the Dome. “It was actually a lot more fun than I expected just because a bunch of us from the physics class got to hang out and see all the cool projects that other kids were doing,” Louviere said. “We also got to see the robotics competition, and a lot of us haven’t really seen anything like that before.”

Louviere and his partner, senior Jacob Watters, entered the competition with a mouse-trap car against 23

other teams.

“It was a rush to compete,” Louviere said. “[Our car] went way farther than it was supposed to, but at the end of that day, you can´t contain the raw power that we had.”

Science teacher Meghan Reynolds was one of the advisers who accompanied the students on the trip. Overall, Reynolds was highly satisfied with how the physics students performed.

“There were a lot of other really good schools that competed against us, so I thought we did really well,” Reynolds said “Just seeing the students being really proud of what they created is what I enjoy so much about this. Whether they got a medal or not, I think everyone should be really proud of all of the hard work they did.”

Senior Madison McCann and her partner senior McKayla Mix earned first place out of 30 teams for their toothpick bridge, and both will eventually test their bridge design again within the next couple weeks. Both girls decided to enter this event specifically due to how well their bridge performed at the school competition last semester. “Some of the bridges there looked really elaborate, and some of the people looked pretty intimidating, so we didn´t know if we were going to win or not,” McCann said. “We tested our bridge really early, and we were waiting around a long time, so the suspense was really building.”

By News Editor Sarah

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North Carolina decison takes wrong side on civil rights issues

Before we get into recent events, it should be noted that the state has an unenforceable sodomy law that still hasn’t been repealed and their current hate crime laws do not protect gender identity or sexual orientation. While the state itself does not prevent discrimination on those topics, some counties do, such as Buncombe, Mecklenburg and Orange, alongside with the cities and towns of Asheville, Charlotte, Boone, Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Greensboro and Raleigh, which all prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Several other counties and cities prohibit discrimination on basis of sexual orientation only.

Our fellow brothers, sisters and siblings in North Carolina are trying, don’t get it wrong. In June 2014, the North Carolina House passed 115-0 vote for an amendment to a bill trying to prohibit discrimination in charter schools, but it never ended up making it into the final draft of the bill, so we must give credit where credit is due. Activists are trying their best to support LGBTQIA inhabitants, visitors and students in North Carolina.

But last week, Gov. Pat McCrory passed a game-changer, House Bill 2. House Bill 2, also known as the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act, is a statewide policy that prohibits individuals from using public bathrooms that do not correspond with their biological sex.

In addition, this bill reserves the right to say state laws trump local ordinances, meaning that the counties and cities/towns listed above are now at the mercy of state non-discrimination laws the House can now pass.

This bill came to be because of Charlotte’s recent nondiscrimination ordinance that allowed trans individuals to use the bathroom their gender identity aligned with, regardless of their sex, so the General Assembly called a special session and then voted and passed 82-26 in the state House and 32-0 in the state Senate with the Senate Democrats having left in protest of the vote/bill.

While not affected personally, it hurts our hearts to know that the trans community, our brothers, sisters and siblings, are facing discrimination across the nation: first the close calls in South Dakota and Georgia, and now the enforcement of House Bill 2 in North Carolina. We do not have to be personally affected to be appalled and offended, and we will not be silent about this issue just because it’s not happening directly to us.

Many citizens of North Carolina have been sympathetic to the LGBTQIA community about the new legislation and have been tweeting #NoHateInMyState and #WeAreNotThis to prove that they are not in support of the new legislation and do not side with where they reside.

We can all learn from North Carolina in what not to do. Last June we made a revolutionary step forward in legalizing marriage for all, in every state. Let’s try to not take as many steps back as we have forward. We are not this, America, and we can be a lot better.

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NFL must acknowledge hidden head injuries The NFL was recently exposed on its lies and coverups by an investigative report published in the New York Times on Friday, March 25. The report shows that the NFL omitted multiple head injuries to starting players like Troy Aikman and Steve Young just to make it seem like head injuries occurred less often than they actually do.

The league’s research on concussions first started to be released in 2003, and there was immediate skepticism. After lots of cross-referencing and digging deep, the New York Times finally exposed the NFL’s lies.

This is going to be a big blow to the league that has captivated the United States since 1920.

The NFL was already on thin ice with many of its once loyal fans amidst the domestic violence crisis that spread through the NFL like wildfire. The publishing of this investigation provides a lot of explanation for the league’s actions throughout the highlight case involving former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice.

Concussions in general are very serious injuries that should not be taken lightly. The impacts that a head injury can have can last a lifetime, and possibly even be the cause of death in some cases.

“The NFL needs to acknowledge the risks that the players face ...”

Concussions have been linked to CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy), a degenerative brain disease that has contributed to the death of former NFL stars such as Ken Stabler and Junior Seau. The fact that the NFL seemingly omitted instances of head injuries on purpose to downplay the rate and seriousness of head injuries in football makes it look childish.

Concussions don’t just happen in the NFL. They also can occur right here in our own backyard. “It feels like you are in a room where all the lights are flickering on and off, and you have pain all over your head,” senior football player Adrian Diaz said.

When one sustains a concussion, the brain literally bangs against the inside of the skull and becomes bruised. “It was weird, I didn’t really know what was going on. I felt really confused,” senior football player Spencer

Williams said regarding his concussion.

The Times article also connects the NFL to the Big Tobacco industry. They found that they have employed the same lawyers and utilized similar lobbying techniques in their respective fights. The NFL continues to shoot itself in the foot with it’s shady and unclear actions.

As the word progresses and people become more and more aware of the adverse effects of head injuries, the NFL is going to need to figure out how it will regain America’s respect. Publishing misleading research and flip flopping on major decisions will eventually cost the league in every way possible.

The NFL needs to acknowledge the risks that the players face and do something to work toward a safer league. Football can still be football even if safety protocols are put in place. Football cannot be football if there are no players to play the game because either they won’t be willing to put their health at risk, or, if they do accept the risks, they may become physically unable to play after sustaining multiple blows to their heads.

By Sports Editor Jason

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To beat Trump, Kasich should defer race to Cruz Three people remain in the race for the Republican presidential nomination out of the 17 who started almost a year ago. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and businessman Donald Trump are fighting over who controls the top spot, but, unfortunately for Cruz, Ohio Gov. John Kasich is taking some of Cruz’s votes, giving Trump a slight edge over him.

In the latest Fox News poll, Trump leads with 41 percent, Cruz comes in at a close second with 38 percent and Kasich comes in dead last with 17 percent. In the last contest in Arizona, Kasich did not even place third. He fell behind Marco Rubio, who hadn’t even been in the race for two weeks due to early voting.

Kasich may seem like he’s in the race because he legitimately thinks he could win, even though it’s mathematically impossible to win all 1,237 delegates needed to secure the nomination, but he’s not. The real reason Kasich is still in the race is to keep Trump and Cruz from getting enough delegates to win the nomination outright. The only remaining establishment candidate is Kasich, as he is the most moderate, and

the most likely not to stand up to Hillary Clinton.

This year’s election is the establishment’s absolute worst nightmare. They hate Trump, and they fear Cruz. The only way they can keep the both of them out of the White House is to get to a contested convention. If Trump or Cruz cannot secure enough delegates, the race will go to a contested convention, which at this point is a 50/50 chance as Trump will have to win more than 50 percent of the remaining votes, while his cap is around 45 to 47 percent. Cruz will have to win more than 80 percent of the remaining vote, and while not impossible, it’s a pretty daunting task, but Kasich is taking significant votes from Cruz.

The only reason Kasich is in the race still is because the establishment wants to mess things up for the two outsiders Cruz and Trump. The Ohio governor has won one single state, his home state of Ohio and nothing else.

Cruz is the last hope to beat the former liberal Trump, but the establishment fears him. Cruz has disrupted “politics as usual” in Washington for the past three

years. One of the latest examples was when Cruz called Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), a RINO (Republican In Name Only) and a liar on the senate floor in July of 2015. “I sat in my office. I told my staff the majority leader looked me in the eye and looked 54 Republicans in the eye. I cannot believe he would tell a flat-out lie, and I voted based on those assurances that he made to each and every one of us,” Cruz said on raising the export-import bank from the dead.

The establishment has never liked Cruz, so they will keep Kasich in the race to take votes from him while also keeping Trump from winning the nomination, even though Kasich places last every single time.

But in order to stop Trump, Kasich has to drop out. Cruz is the only one who has successfully beaten Trump, but the establishment fears him. They will keep RINO Kasich in the election and force a contested convention just to keep Cruz or Trump from getting the nomination.

By Staff Writer Brennan

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Senior Madi Harris was looking for a prom dress, so she asked me if I would want to go to Cedar Rapids with her to look around for dresses and suggested to take pictures around there for my story. I thought it was a good idea and thought it would be really fun, so I said I would go.

We went to a couple different stores and looked at dresses, and after about three or four hours of shopping, Madi found the perfect dress, and we were out the doors.

Mr. Winkel had heard about Indian Creek Nature Center and suggested that I go there and look around. Madi and I did not know how to get there, so we looked it up on Google, and it said they closed at 4 p.m., and it was 3:40 p.m.

We rushed One Tank there and got there in about 10 minutes only to find out that the

By Staff Writer Billie Ann central building ALBERT closed at 4, not the whole park. We walked down two different trails.

One stopped very shortly because the bridge was not open yet. We turned around and walked down another trail that had a wooden walkway that looked like a really long, wooden dock.

There was a pond by the trail, and I walked down to it to take some pictures and found shells scattered everywhere. Some were big, some were small.

We walked a little farther down the trail until the wooden walkway stopped. Then we turned around and left. We were driving back toward the one-lane bridge to find our way back to the highway when we looked over in someone’s yard and saw five deer just standing there watching us. I, surprisingly, got a picture of four of them before they ran away.

We found our way back to town, stopped at Chick-Fil-A and headed back home for the night.

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Cedar Rapids nature center nice stop after prom shopping Cedar Rapids has green spaces in its backyard very similar to some of the Cedar Falls nature areas such as George Wyth State Park and the Hartman Reserve.

Like Hartman, the Indian Creek Naturte Center has a nice center to showcase some natural aspects and house special events, but the park itself is the main draw and include trails through wetlands, woodlands and prairie filled with a variety of native plants and animals to encounter as the seasons unfold.

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Dangan Ronpa anime transfers well in video game adaptation

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Quise’s Corner

with host Marquise Jones Quise will profile the tops in Tiger sports with each new episode of this show.

This week’s feature: Find out who CF students think is a better rapper. Kendrick Lamar or J.Cole?

Find the video online at : https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=JJOGmsnnzRI

Disney’s Ladybug provides actionpacked adventures in new show There's a new CGI 3-D show coming to Disney called “Miraculous:Tales of Ladybug and Chat Noir,” and boy it's a great show.

Even with the repeating plot throughout the episodes, it's still a great little gem. It does the formula correctly throughout the show but with little varying changes in detail to make it different from each episode.

The main cast is Marionette, a girl from Paris who is like your average teen but who has an alter ego name Ladybug, a female superhero who is transformed from her Miraculous.

Her Miraculous is a magical tool that can transform her disguised as a set of earrings.

Another main character is Adrien, Marionette’s crush whom she is head over heels in love with, but he also holds a secret. His secret is that he is Ladybug’s partner Chat Noir.

Chat Noir is in love with

Ladybug, but she does not show the same affection for him because she is in love with Adrien, who I remind you is Chat Noir, so the show has a big love square.

Each episode they find creative ways to stop creative villains made by Hawkmoth, a mysterious villain (whom once you see him you can tell who his is) who wants both Ladybug and Chat Noir`s Miraculous to rule the world.

Each episode is filled with actionpacked fun and great animation.

The series isn't over yet, but it has about eight episodes left to make since there are going to be only 26, so it's an easy watch and great for teens with not a lot of time on their hands.

You can find this show online or on Nickelodeon. This show is actually a great find and, I hope you can find it great too.

By Staff Writer Alyssa

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Wanga’s characters reveal inside look at depression, suicide

“My Heart and Other Black Holes” is written by Jasmine Wanga.

Aysel lives in a small town, and when one thing happens, everyone remembers what happened when her dad committed a crime. After that Aysel pushes everyone away, even her best friend.

That was three years ago, and she has been in a depression ever since. Now Aysel can’t take it anymore, and she been starting to think about suicide.

She comes across this website:

Suicide Partners.

Aysel meets Frozen Robot: a.k.a Roman. They then make plans to take their lives together, but Aysel doesn’t know if she can actually go through with it.

I like this book so much.

It talks about depression and suicide from a first person view, but it’s still fictional. It’s a sad book in a way because here we are talking about two people who hate their lives so much that they don’t want to live anymore.

In most cases like this, people can’t really understand what it’s like to live with depression or anything like that unless they go through it personally. I think this is what “My Heart and Other Black Holes” is about. It is a way for other people to understand a little bit what it’s like, and it’s why I think I like this book so much.

By Staff Writer Mercede

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Sole Food: LeBron’s 10s deliver good looks, great performance In this edition of Sole Food we will be reviewing one of the most balanced sneakers in the game when it comes to style and performance, the LeBron X. Widely regarded as the best of the LeBron series, the 10s have a large arsenal of colorways and patterns. They also are a comfortable shoe with great performance features, so let’s get to it.

First, let’s take a look at the comfort of the LeBrons. They feature some of the latest Nike technology.

The flywire in the upper of the shoe allows the shoe to provide support while still being lightweight The air bubble provides maximum comfort with every step. The only problem is that the shoes can be a bit cramped in the toe and are a little bulky. Besides this, they are a very lightweight shoe that feels great to walk in. Overall, I give them a nine out of 10 in comfort.

Next we will move onto the style.

The LeBrons come in a variety of eye-catching colorways with various patterns. In my opinion, the 10s have equipped some of the best LeBron colorways so far. The clean cuts and edges give the shoe a sleek design.

They are definitely one of the most unique shoes on the market. They are hard to wear with jeans and khakis but go great with shorts and joggers. Overall, I will give the style a 10 out of 10.

Now we will examine the perfor-

mance of the shoe. The LeBron 10 is a great shoe to ball in. The high-top design provides great ankle support.

They are also very lightweight and mobile. As mentioned earlier, the flywire and air bubble work together for a great mixture of comfort and performance. The sole features a unique pattern for excellent traction as well.

However, they can be a bit bulky.

Overall, I give the performance of the LeBrons a nine out of 10.

Finally, we take a look at the price. LeBron 10s retail from $180$250. This is a decent price range for how well-built the shoe is. However, it is still a bit pricy for most people.

You can usually find pairs online for quite a bit cheaper, though. If you know where to look, you can get a fresh pair of LeBrons for a good price.

Overall, I give the price an eight out of 10.

In conclusion, the LeBron 10s are a fantastic shoe. They are very stylish and wearable and come in many colorways and patterns. The innovative technology used in the shoes make it comfortable and lightweight while they are also a very mobile and stable shoe that is great to ball in. This is by far my favorite LeBron model. Overall I give the LeBron 10s a nine out of 10, so go grab yourself a pair of the King’s very own signature sneakers.

By Staff Writer Aaron

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Students joining Bashi onstage Performance part of Gallagher Bluedorn’s Handpicked Series

On Thursday, April 7, senior musicians Claire Chenoweth and Olivia Martin will have the opportunity to perform at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center alongside the dynamic, classically trained indie artist, Kishi Bashi. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m., and students are highly encouraged to attend with friends and family to experience some of the most uniquely brilliant live music on the indie scene today.

Kishi Bashi will be brought to Cedar Falls as one of the first artists included in the Gallagher Bluedorn Handpicked Series. Handpicked is an initiative launched this year, attempting to bring exciting new performers and artists to the Cedar Valley. Through the Gallagher, Kishi Bashi has requested to be accompanied by the students of studio professors at the University of Northern Iowa.

Highlighting the talent, Chenoweth and Martin were among those asked to join Kishi Bashi’s string ensemble.

Chenoweth, whose career with the violin began on a small children’s box violin at five years of age, is following in her parents’ musical footsteps at the university level. “My parents are both involved in music up at UNI. My dad is an associate professor of cello, and my mom is the operations manager and principal viola for the wcfsymphony at Gallagher,” Chenoweth said. “I study with the violin professor at UNI, Ross Winter, and he mentioned [Kishi Bashi] to my dad, who then mentioned it to me and said, ‘Hey they’re looking for more people, and you might be on call.’”

On call she was, as Chenoweth will

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Kishi Bashi is renown for using a looping pedal with stringed and percussion instruments to create innovative, catchy compositions.

“I like that he’s bringing a traditionally classical instrument and broadening someone’s perspective of classical, and I love that he branches out.”

—senior Claire Chenoweth violinist playing with Kishi Bashi

now be seated on stage in the second violin section near her friend in the cello section, Martin. Like Chenoweth, Martin has been honing her musical talents from the young age of four.

A unique facet of Kishi Bashi’s kaleidoscopic and bright style of bubbling string sounds includes the use of a looping machine. Martin has some experience with this musical layering tech-

nology. “I think his music is so eclectic and out of the ordinary, and I’m totally drawn to it. Before my house burned down and I lost my own looper, I was starting to get into using that. It’s really cool to see another musician who’s a string player using looping in crazy ways. It is just so inspiring to me,” Martin said.

The respect for Kishi Bashi’s techni-

cal virtuosity is reciprocated by Chenoweth, who is also excited that Kishi Bashi and his string sounds are being highlighted for their incredible musical value. “I really respect him as an artist.

In so many songs you have string backup, and people think, ‘There’s that cool sound that I like in my music,’ but they don’t often think, ‘Oh, those are certain stringed instruments. That’s classical influence.’ It’s just a sound that people really love in music. He’s using that and putting it front and center in his music, which I respect a lot,” Chenoweth said.

“I like that he’s bringing a traditionally classical instrument and broadening someone’s perspective of classical, and I love that he branches out.”

Martin is also excited for the opportunity to help Kishi Bashi create his jubilant, genre-bending sounds alongside a full band including drums, banjo, guitar and a string quartet. “I’m excited because I’ve never played with a professional musician who does the kind of pop-genre that he does. I don’t even know what you’d call it. I think I’ll feel like an adult or something,” said Martin with a laughing smile.

Not only will these two seniors get a taste of the next level of performance, but they will also receive payment for doing so. Chenoweth and Martin encourage students to attend on Thursday night for a memorable show and a chance to see them perform the unique comopositions of Kishi Bashi.

By Staff Writer Ben

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Urban Decay offers affordable makeup

I have found that when it comes to makeup, people have a hard time picking out what brands to try and if the products are worth the hype. Urban Decay has become wildly popular in the past few years, but is it worth the hype?

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Only sells makeup products Cruelty free Ultraviolet Edge is a campaign that Urban Decay just launched which works to empower women across the world.

It’s mission statement does too Some vegan products that are labeled on the Urban Decay website

Something special:

Urban Decay doesn’t just make makeup.

It has made itself a community. Online if you go under the UD All Access tab [ http://www. urbandecay.com/ud-all-access ], it gives you an array of different makeup tutorials and articles. It’s easy to find makeup looks from not just the artists but from everyday people who hashtag #UrbanDecayCosmetics on their pictures. It makes it easy to connect with other makeup lovers.

My personal favorite:

My favorite Urban Decay product is also from the Naked line, but instead is actually the Naked Skin concealer. It feels very light on the skin and can look natural or full-faced depending on how much you put on.

Now I do have one complaint about this concealer. It’s color variety sucks. For people of color, this concealer has only eight shades to choose from, and half of those I would say are for caucasian and not people of color. I hope in the future that Urban Decay broadens its color options for this concealer so more people can use it.

What the brand is known for:

Most people know this brand for its eyeshadows, specifically the Naked palettes. It currently has four full palettes in the Naked line and two smaller ones with more neutral shades. While Urban Decay has worked to broaden its Naked Line with concealers, foundations and blushes, the eyeshadow palettes still remain the most popular out of the bunch.

The original Naked palette offers bronzy neutrals, Naked Two has the cool tones, Naked Three has pinky neutrals and the newest, Naked Smokey has the perfect neutrals for a smoky eye look. All the palettes retail for about $54 plus tax. [http:// www.urbandecay.com/naked/naked-color ]

How you can buy:

Unlike some of the other brands I have done, Urban Decay is fairly in our reach. They are sold at Ulta, Sephora and Macy’s, and they also have free shipping online [http://www.urbandecay.com/ ].

By Staff Writer Daphne

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2014 grad selected for exclusive U.S. team Former Cedar Falls volleyball star and now sophomore middle blocker for the Kentucky Wildcats Kaz Brown was recently selected to a 12-player roster that will compete in China from June to early July.

The team is the U.S. Collegiate National Team that Brown tried out for last month. “I went to a three-day tryout in Colorado Springs and found out I was on the team a couple weeks ago,” Brown said.

Brown and the rest of the team will practice in Los Angeles in late June and then leave for China on June 20 to compete in Shanghai from June 21-23, Nanjing from June 23-26 and end the tour in the capital city Beijing from June 26-July 1.

The honor of representing her country in China is just one of a long list of honors Brown has received throughout her short career at Kentucky, including 2015 All- SEC Team, 2014 AllSEC Freshman Team and three time SEC Player of the Week awards.

The Brown name has made a place in Cedar Falls athletics history after Kaz and both her older brothers, Kalund and Kahlel, all made the hall of fame: Kaz for volleyball and her brothers for track and basketball.

Brown’s recruiting process began at an early age due to her involvement with club volleyball as well as playing at Cedar Falls.

“I started getting recruited by Kentucky after my freshman year, and I committed there my junior year,” she said Brown has carried that legacy to Kentucky, but she gives Cedar Falls credit for helping her get ready for college volleyball. “CF prepared me for college volleyball by getting to play multiple sports because it helped me get used to a busy schedule and also develop more skills mentally and physically.”

The life of a student athlete is crazy, especially a Division l athlete. Between practices, classes, games and workouts, the stress can build up. “Daily life is very hectic and busy all the time as an athlete in college, but it’s also extremely rewarding to be able to accomplish so much.”

Brown’s legacy at Cedar Falls left a mark that will always be remembered, and now she is accomplishing the same task at Kentucky as only a sophomore.

The sky has always been the limit for Kaz, and she isn’t slowing down any time soon.

By Staff Writer Nolan

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Kelcie Loughren Women’s Soccer

2014 yearbook photo

2014 graduate Kaz Brown was an award winning key member of the volleyball teams while she attended Cedar Falls High School, and she has extended that impact to her role on the Kentucky Wildcats’ team, including a recent honor to play on the U.S.Collegiate National Team in China this summer.

Senior Kelcie Loughren looks to lead the women’s soccer team on a journey of success this season. Returning many of last season’s players, the team has its eyes on something big this year.

The team begins its season on the road at Xavier on Tuesday, April 5.

What is your outlook on this season?

We have a lot of returning players this season, so we’re all really excited to be able to play together again.

As a senior, how do you lead the team to make sure that you guys are successful?

The seniors this year want to make sure we’re all working together as a team and always pushing each other to our full potential.

What are your personal goals for this season?

This season as a senior my goal is to be a leader and go to State.

What are the team’s goals for this season?

As a team, we all really want to go to State this year.

What are your plans for after high school?

Next year, I will be playing soccer at Indian Hills.

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Triangular Triumph

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Cedar Falls topped Waterloo East and West at home on Tuesday, March 29. Junior Isaiah Johnson (left) and freshman Logan Hoag (top) added to the outcome.

Action

Men’s Track Friday, April 1 CR Washington Invite (Away) @ 4:30 p.m.

Women’s Track Saturday, April 2 CR Jefferson Invite (Away) @ 10 a.m.

Men’s Tennis Saturday, April 2 Wahawk Invite (Away) @ 9 a.m.

Women’s Tennis Saturday, April 2 Tiger Invite @ 9 a.m.

Men’s Soccer Saturday, April 2 vs. Waverly-Shell Rock (Home) @ 10 a.m.

Women’s Soccer Tuesday, April 5 @ CR Xavier High School @ 4:15 p.m.

Women’s Golf Metro Meet @ South Hills (Home) on Wednesday, April 13 @ 2:30 p.m.