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A tale of the Salem witch trials will be told on the Clare Stanard stage on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Chosen by director Michelle Rathe, “The Crucible” is a story that revolves around the character John Proctor, who is the protagonist, his wife Elizabeth, and the antagonist, Abigail Williams, as she leads a group of young women in Salem, Mass., accusing other people in the village of witchcraft. It’s a story that reveals secrets and long-harbored grudges, and it explores societal themes of justice, deceit and responsibility. Rehearsals have been ongoing since December, with the cast and crew hard at work to get ready for performances. Senior Dalton Blackford, who has been heavily involved in the theater throughout his high school career, plays the role of John Proctor. “The production is coming along well. Lots of work has gone into production lately, with lots of fine-tuning, so we’re all super excited to bring it alive for our audience.” Sophomore Ella Stineman also is looking forward to sharing the hard work with audiences this upcoming weekend. “Production is going great. It’s certainly coming along, especially with it being show week. We’re working out all the little quirks in the show to have smooth and successful nights.” Senior Shelby Conditt plays the role of Elizabeth Proctor, the wife of John Proctor, and spent a good amount of time preparing to play the role. “Elizabeth is a very complex character because she goes through a lot of different emotions. It provides a good challenge to play those emotions and be able to switch between them,” Conditt said. “To prepare, I watched the movie version and read through the script. Once I got the part, I tried to do some character digging to see what she wants in each scene.” Playing one of the lead roles as John Proctor, Blackford carries a heavy amount of responsibility throughout the show. “I like playing my character because he is always in the middle of all the action. He has some bad sides, but in the end he tries to redeem himself and save everyone else,” Blackford said. “I personally prepared for my role by just listening to the advice of others and lots of repetition of my lines. I don’t have any special warm activities or really any way I get into the mind of my character. I just roll with what the directors tell me and try to grow from there.” The show navigates through some
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Alexis Schares, Emma Cryer, Amara Lytle, Anastasia Davidson and Kallista Mohl scream in horror as they run through this weekend’s show. The protagonists of the show, Dalton Blackford and Mohl share an emotional scene. Katherine Lawson reaches out as she accepts her fate. intense scenes that require direct focus throughout all rehearsals. “It’s a high intensity play with lots of accusations and problems to be solved,” Blackford said. “A typical rehearsal is usually us starting the play and running through it. Then one we’ll all go back and work trouble spots the directors notice.” As a member of the ensemble, Stineman encountered the difficult subject matter through the help of castmates and directors. “I’m no particular character, but I’m part of the group of women that accused various other women of witchcraft. The biggest scene for this ensemble is in Act Two where it’s very emotional and the girls have to scream and cry. I really like doing this scene,” Stineman said. Some other spots in the show required special attention as well, which prolonged the rehearsal process as the cast tried to nail every final detail
down before performance time. “In the very beginning of the show, there is a dance. We had to re-choreograph this dance twice, and that was an adventure for this ensemble, but I think it made us stronger,” Stineman said. “We had a lot of tips from our directors on how to ugly cry. It was fun. I’m really excited to perform for an audience this Friday and Saturday.” After spending so much time together in rehearsal throughout the last couple of months, the cast and crew formed a special bond that they use to tell the story. “Everyone is working hard this last week to clean everything up and make it the best show that we can,” Conditt said. “Everyone in the cast is super loving and supportive. The community there is great.” Although it is only her first year in the theater department, Stineman said that she also sees how important the
sense of camaraderie is to a show. “Our cast is like one big family. We all care about each other, and it’s a good environment for me. We all share endless laughs and good times every day that I can go back and see again,” Stineman said. Rounding out his last year in the theater department, Blackford agreed with Stineman and Conditt and said that the dynamic between cast members lends itself to a successful show. “The cast interaction is great. Being in theater can be compared to having a whole second family. We’re always there to support each other and grow together,” Blackford said. “The cast works wonderfully together, knowing we need each other to succeed.” By News Editor Erin
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Phone etiquette needs review
As technology becomes an increasingly larger factor in our everyday lives, we need to take precautions when it comes to how we properly handle it in the company of others. The days of just dialing up a friend to talk have started to cease, and instant gratification through text messaging and apps like Snapchat have taken its place. Teens nowadays carry their phones with them everywhere. It’s almost a right of passage; that age when one receives their very first cell phone, the world turns upside down and they suddenly have a plethora of knowledge at their fingertips. While technology does have the ability to connect us to people and ideas all around the world, it’s also become a distraction from the other things happening in our everyday lives. Most people who carry around phones have forgotten the basic cell phone etiquette rules and manners that everyone should follow. For example, many people nowadays will carry their phones with them into a public bathroom, and take pictures or talk on the phone while sharing the room with strangers. Not only is this an invasion of privacy, it’s also downright rude. Many teens at high schools also will openly take pictures in the locker rooms with friends, or Facetime other people while the people next to them are changing. Once again, choosing to use one’s cell phone is fine, but it should not intrude on the privacy of others. There are a couple of basic rules that we should all take care to follow. For instance, turning off the ringer to one’s phone is a common courtesy that many of us ignore. It saves the rest of the people around us from distraction that they are not responsible for. Another rule we should all follow is if we receive a phone call, we should move to another private space as to not bother others around us. This, once again is important to maintain personal privacy and as to not distract the others around us. In the year 2020, it’s becoming more and more obvious that we all are extremely attached to our phones. In fact, a CNN poll revealed that 80 percent of teens check their phone hourly, and 50 percent of teens feel addicted to their phones. This shows us that now, more than ever, we need to learn how to be away from our phones. The ultimate rule that we all should follow when it comes to cell phones is knowing when it is and isn’t appropriate to have one with us. We do not always have to have that small piece of technology in our hands to prove that we are busy or important. Disconnecting allows us to connect with others and truly be present in the moment.
Contact Us The Tiger Hi-Line is a weekly publication of the journalism classes at Cedar Falls High School, 1015 Division Street, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613. Our website is www.hiline.cfschools.org. The Hi-Line is distributed to CFHS students on Fridays to read during their third period classes. Columns and letters do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Hi-Line staff or Cedar Falls Schools. The Hi-Line editorial is presented weekly in the editorial labeled Our View, and it is the view of the majority of the editors listed below. Reader opinions on any topic are welcome and should be sent to The Tiger Hi-Line staff or delivered to room 208. All letters must be signed. Letters must be submitted by 3 p.m. on Monday for publication in the following Friday edition. Letters may not exceed 300 words and may be edited to meet space limitations. Writers should include their contact information for verification. Editors: Sophia Schillinger and Alayna Yates Staff: Kaitlyn Harris, AQuandas Jackson, Ashlyn Keve, Alyssa Nelson., Chloe Schuerman, Myra Stineman, Justine Yang Opinion Editor: Kellen Chenoweth Online Editor: Skylar Promer News Editor: Erin McRae
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Podcast spins tales of common myths
Myths are an important part of a culture. They are stories that tell foundational tales explaining some natural phenomenon involving supernatural beings. There are whole sections of bookstores dedicated to mythology, so it’s really no surprise that there is a podcast focusing on mythology. Called simply Mythology, Vanessa Richardson narrates the weekly series which can be found on Spotify every Tuesday. Each myth is told in two parts, one each week. Part one is the telling of the myth and part two is Richardson’s analysis of the story. The first episode is about Athena, the goddess of war, who rebelled against Greek social norms where women didn’t go to war. Instead they stayed home and raised a family. Athena
approaches war with logic and meditation rather than jumping into battle with her emotions. Athena is an anomaly in a society where she is a goddess for no one because women are treated as second class citizens. The episodes are intriguing as they have actors for the different characters so that the episodes have a dramatic retelling of the story, not just a narrator providing the text. With the addition of sound effects, these episodes have an audio drama feel. Audio drama is a dramatized acoustic performance with no video, which describes the performances of Mythology. After the episodes about Athena, Richardson focuses on the following gods and goddesses - Loki, Hercules, Gilgamesh, Narcissus and Ja-
son. With 68 episodes available, there are many heroes to follow. Each episode lasts anywhere from 40 minutes to an hour, so the two episodes back to back will require a time commitment from the audience. As I listened to several of the podcasts in order to write this article, I realized that I enjoyed them enough that I would be listening to more of them over the next few weeks. The myths are interesting and the analysis is thought provoking. As long as Mythology continues to produce episodes like their first ones, they will continue to draw a large audience.
Famous slam poet Elizabeth Acevedo released her debut young adult novel “The Poet X” on March 6, 2018. This book is a story made of different types of poems about a 15-year-old girl named Xiomara and her journey of dealing with her Mami’s religion and Xiomara’s relationships with others. Throughout the entire book, Xiomara struggles with connecting with her Mami, brother whom she calls “Twin,” boys, and the world around her. Ever since she was little, Xiomara was more developed than her peers, resulting in unwanted attention. This causes a distance between her and her Mami, as Mami feels that Xiomara is a deviate due to her looks and attention she receives. Xiomara’s father is distant from both his kids due to never interacting with them. He was a so-called “womanizer,” which causes many fights with his wife because of her religion.
Xiomara is closest to her twin brother who she only ever refers to as Twin. This is to ingrain the idea that they will always be a pair, despite the fact that he goes to a different and more private school for genius kids. Xiomara feels the need to protect her brother from the outside world, which proves itself to be difficult even though they share the same room. She feels outcasted and unheard by everyone around her, and the only way to positively let out her thoughts and feelings is through writing. One day Xiomara learns about a Poetry Club at her school, and for some unknown reason finds herself longing to join, but there’s a problem. It’s on the same day of her confirmation class at her church. If she quits, her Mami would flip, but she can’t help but wish to be a part of the club. Religion is everything to her Mami; she even once wanted to become a nun. On the other hand, Xiomara is tormented by questions
about God and is skeptical about her Mami’s intense views. This novel is instrumental in Latina literature and the poetry community. Acevedo is a master at picking all of the correct words in order to move her readers. The jokes Acevedo includes pull in the reader and the story, and incredible characters keep them there. Since Acevedo’s novel was published, it has won various awards such as the Carnegie Medal, National Book Award for Young People’s Literature and Golden Kite Award for Young Adult Fiction. It has also been nominated for Goodreads Choice Awards Best Poetry and MORE. There are videos online of Acevedo reading out all of the poems in her novel in the slam poetry style, which have received much applause and appreciation.
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‘The Poet X’ inspiring coming-of-age story
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What is your go to pump up song?
“Right now I really like Loyalty by Kendrick Lamar. The beat drop makes it a really good pump up song.”
—Sarimah Ogbondah senior
“Kissing Toads Again by Jan Two-Sleeves. Even though it isn’t your classic pump up song, —Solon Grant it definitely gets your junior manic juices flowing.”
“Typical Story by Hobo Johnson. It’s slow but it’s my hype song.”
—Jess Stichter senior
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YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, you name it. Junior Eli Mickey released his four-track EP, “Unfiltered.,” a day before the turn of the decade on these platforms for more than just the city of Cedar Falls to hear. Mickey became interested in making his own music only a year ago. Not quite sure of where the spark of interest came from, Mickey said the inspiration most likely came from his cousin who had also released music on Spotify and Apple Music. “I think I just thought it'd be a fun thing to try, and I ended up loving the process,” Mickey said. After starting with covers, Mickey said he eventually got the idea to put his own thoughts and words on paper and make something of his own. “I knew I wanted to do more. It started small. I just wrote a bunch of songs with just me and my guitar that weren't meant to go anywhere, and then I decided to save up for a bunch of recording equipment,” Mickey said. “Once I did that, it was just a matter of sitting down and making my ideas a reality.” A one-man band, Mickey said although he mainly plays guitar (both acoustic and electric), he broadened his horizons when it came to formulating his EP. Playing piano, bass, drum pads and even experimenting with cello, Mickey was willing to go out of his comfort zone to find the
perfect sounds for his songs. Although there’s so much he can do on his own, Mickey said he would love to have another person to bounce ideas off of. “As of right now I'm kinda all by myself when it comes to creating,” Mickey said. “I would love to start producing with others because that's when some of my favorite music is made. It's so much better to have ideas and inspiration from two or more people instead of just me.” Music means a lot to Mickey, and continuously cultivating his skills and sound is what inspires him to keep working at his craft. He said the feeling of joy he gets from playing is what pushes him to keep working with all the instruments he uses. “I love layering everything together until you have a solid base for a song,” Mickey said. In terms of the workload of each song, Mickey said it’s no sweat to put his words down on paper. “Lyrics are pretty easy because it's usually just whatever I'm feeling at the time, whether it's a feeling toward someone or about something that happened to me, the lyrics are a good way for me to open up,” Mickey said. Mickey said his favorite lyrics of those he’s written come from his song “Klondike Bar” because he was willing to get creative with it. "’You is one, two, three, I could be your fourth, make a four leaf clover,’ I liked this just because this thought process took longer. This line especially, it really meant like, ‘Hey, I know you're doing just fine without me, but If I were to be involved, not really bringing much to the table, we could be something
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Junior set to perform first gig following release of EP
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Junior Eli Mickey performs at BIGhouse as a part of a worship band. special,’” Mickey said. With clever lyrics that are truly original, Mickey sets himself apart from other singer/ songwriters. Mickey said there are specific sounds in parts of
his songs, however, that are inspired by some of his favorite artists. He said he’s drawn off of “aspects of Tame Impala, Rex Orange County, Brittany Howard, Tobi Lou, Stella
Donnelly, Faye Webster, Smino, the list goes on.” On Friday, March 6 at Spicoli’s Reverb, Mickey will be opening for senior Milo Simpson at a Twenty-One Pilots tribute show. Mickey said when Simpson asked him to open for the show, it was a no-brainer. “Milo and I know each other through worship bands, and he’s one of my closer friends and probably the best drummer I know. He’s so talented,” Mickey said. Mickey plans on playing a diverse set by “mixing in some covers with [his] originals and some new songs too.” Full of excitement, Mickey said there’s a lot of energy ready to be poured into Friday’s show. “This is my first legit show ever, and I’m really pumped. Hopefully I get more opportunities in the future because this is what I want to do,” Mickey said. Music is clearly a real passion of Mickey. He said he continues to create music because of the happiness that comes from playing. Even though he has no concrete plans right now as to where his music career will take him, Mickey said he’ll take any chance he gets to keep pursuing the love he has for this so-called “hobby.” “If something were to come out of it, I would be so excited. I want to continue doing this for as long as I can,” Mickey said. The concert on March 6 starts at 9:30 pm with doors opening at 9 pm. Tickets are $10 at the door or $7 if purchased online in advance. By Co-Editor-in-Chief Alayna
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If you're on the hunt for fashionable and modern clothes, T CD will be your holy grail. This young woman with a hidden identity crochets stylish tops, accessories, dresses and pants that will spice up your wardrobe in a pinch. Her garments are completely customizable for size and she explains things in depth for maximum understanding. Some of her videos also come with patterns for sale on Etsy. Go check her out if you're looking for a fresh twist on crochet!=. YouTube: @T CD Instagram: @tcddiy Twitter: @tcddiy Etsy: @tcddiy
I wouldn't be able to give crochet resources without mentioning Pinterest. This website has seriously saved my life by giving me endless inspiration for new projects. Simply search whatever you're thinking of making and Pinterest will do the rest! By Staff Writer Myra
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4 Bowling teams place at State SPORTS
The men’s bowling team placed third, and the women’s team placed sixth at State on Feb. 24 at Cadillac XBC in Waterloo. Juniors Matthew Swanson got fourth and Ryan Venem got seventh overall. At bowling meets, each player plays two games, and the team plays a Baker game where each team member plays two rounds. Both teams had external setbacks, but they both continued to fight, with State as a goal. “Obviously with the fire at Maple toward\ the end of the season, it threw a major monkey wrench in our practice schedule as well as costing us some of our equipment. However, even with that, the men’s team won its division and both girls and boys teams qualified for the state tournament,” men’s coach Brad Baker said. The men had set their eyes on placing top three at State, specifically defeating the top rated team who won the tournament last year, Waterloo West. Senior team captain Sofia Munoz said her coach Scott
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Holman, “at the beginning of the season … made the goal for the team to make it to State, and I just about rolled my eyes,” she said. “Knowing that it had been decades since our team went to State, I thought that was an unattainable goal. Once we won our conference and placed in our region, that goal started to become more and more realistic, and just making it to State was more than I could have imagined.” Both teams said they feel proud of how the meet went. “We were maybe a little disappointed that we didn’t win, but we made a big move during the Baker round and passed three teams to end up in third place,” Baker said. Senior Will Nickey said the team was focused on the competition. “We knew there were going to be a bunch of good teams there, and if we wanted to compete we would have to go out and bowl the best we had all season,” he said. They about did that. “I think we bowled our third highest score all season. “Ater State, me and Nick hugged each other real hard
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On Friday, Feb. 28, Cedar Falls beat Linn-Mar, 63-40. The Tigers play next at the U.S. Cellular Center on Wednesday March 11 at 12:15 p.m. facing Dowling Catholic.
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because we had both been there since freshman year, so we’ve been there from the start. It was really emotional afterward,” senior Stanley Adix said. “I honestly didn’t have expectations for State. I went into it being in awe to even make it, so my philosophy for the tournament was to leave senior season with a bang and be the best teammate and captain I could. I am more than proud of how our team did,” Munoz said. Steering the teams to success, was their coaches. “My job is mostly to help them spot things in their approach that they need to work on in order to stay consistent,” Baker said. “Bowling is about being able to reproduce the best shot you can every time that you are up. It depends a lot on muscle memory and your ability to focus on hitting your spot on the lane correctly each time. My biggest responsibility is making sure our team is mentally and physically prepared before they step on the lane to throw their shot. “ ”During meets, our coaches
can see things that we can’t, like our release, if we approach the lane in a straight line, things like that. Those small details are what makes or breaks your frame, and having them there to notice those details is vital,” Munoz said. The men’s and women’s teams are graduating a lot of senior bowlers, but the teams are looking forward to the talent the younger bowlers will bring next year. “I think the development of some of our younger bowlers went well, and I hope that continues on to next year. We are graduating quite a few seniors and will need some younger bowlers to step up next year to take those roles,” Baker said. “It’s weird to think about because bowling has been such a big part of my life for the last four years, and now it kind of abruptly stops being such a big part of my life,” Nickey said. “I’m sad that I won’t be able to bowl anymore, but I’m excited to see what the underclassmen can do next year.” By Co-Editor-In-Chief Sophia
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MATTHEW SWANSON BOWLING
For you, what was a highlight of your most recent competition? The highlights of State were getting 3rd as a team and 5th individually. The field was really packed this year, so to get 3rd was a really great accomplishment. How long have you been into this sport, and what were the early days of your participation in this sport like? I’ve been bowling almost for my whole life. I took a two year gap in middle school, but other than that, I’ve been bowling for as long as I can remember. A funny story I remember is when I was bowling in a tournament when I was really young, and I won with a score of 17! What is the hardest part about your sport? The hardest thing about bowling is the repetition. You could miss your mark by just a board and have a completely different result than the previous ball. How did you cope with any setbacks/losses you’ve experienced in your sport? After Maple burned down, the team used a “We do this for Maple” mentality for the rest of the season, and it worked because we bowled some of our best meets after the fire. 7 What makes your sport special and different? In bowling, there are hundreds of different ways to get a strike. So, even if your shot doesn’t look like one of a professional, if you can find a standing point and a mark to consistently get a strike, you can take it and run. What motivates you to do better? At the beginning of the season, I set a bar for myself on where I’d like my average to be. I hit it early, but later in the season, I wasn’t reaching the goal anymore. After a couple bad meets in a row, I thought to myself, “OK, you’ve been there before. How can I get back?” I worked on the core fundamentals of the game, and I eventually got back to where I wanted to be.