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Service learning project brightens Peet halls “Be bright. Be happy. Be you” was one of more than 500 anonymous messages taped to each student’s locker at Peet Junior High on Nov. 8. Ninth grader Hunter Peterson was the one behind the inspirational messages. This act of kindness emerged from the Tiger Time enrichment project, service learning. “Our group project was to do a random act of kindness because we have seen people do this before. We thought it was a good idea so that was inspiration,” he said. Early in morning at 6 a.m., Peterson knocked on the doors of the not-yetopen school to hang the notes. “I was
going to ask other people to have to come at 6 a.m., but I didn’t want anyone else coming that early,” Peterson said. “So I thought, I will do it the first time, see how long it takes and go along from there.” The thoughtful messages helped many students at Peet realize how kindness can dramatically change your day. “It was a big energy boost, and it was an inspiration to me to be a better person and leader,” ninth grader Trey Weimer said. A normal Tuesday at Peet was turned around by the simple messages. “It made everyone in the school happy for the day,” ninth grader Emma Stanley
said. Peterson felt the effort was rewarding. “There is so much bad in this world. It’s worth to try and make a difference to make people happy, make a positive influence and a positive impact,” he said. The students of the service learning Tiger Time enrichment project have plans for the future to make Peet a better place and eventually bring their ideas to the community. “We are going to try and do this again or other acts of kindness, but on sporadic dates, so it pops up one day and people will appreciate it more,” Peterson said. By Staff Writer Sabine
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After return from service project in Haiti, freshman alters perspective on privileges After returning from mission trip to Haiti for a week with his Dad and group of people from his church, Sam Church, a freshman from Peet Junior High, had the eye-opening opportunity to see that compared to the devastating poverty and tragic destruction after hurricanes and an earthquake, the citizens of the United States live like kings. While in Haiti, the poorest country in the western hemisphere, he saw citizens lacking nearly everything: roofs over their heads, clothes on their bodies, food on their plates and money in their pockets. He knew he had made the right decision to answer his calling to help. It started with his faith. With his dad and brother having been to Haiti before on mission trips, Church decided to join this year and really connect with the children there. “I felt like God was calling me to do something new, and I thought that this mission trip was the perfect way I could do that,” Church said. “I was hoping to achieve a better understanding of God’s way of working in people’s hearts.” While there, Church found himself both happy and sad. Happy, because “they were the happiest people I had ever seen. They were welcoming and encouraging. They were so loving that I almost forgot they were in such bad conditions,” Church said. Two kids in Haiti that Church had the opportunity to connect
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Freshman Hunter Peterson spread more than 500 notes like this on Peet lockers on Nov. 8.
Class creates cards for any occasion Though communicating with cards is growing increasingly rare, resource teacher Bridget Bakula’s class is out to show that a little kindness goes a long way. Bakula’s class makes cards for all occasions imagined: birthday, thank you, congrats, sympathy and even just a blank cards that can be customized for any occasion. Bakula said her students would also be happy to make personalized cards for customers.
“I wanted to have fun project for my students that filled a need, gave them ownership and helped raise money,” she said. The class uses the money for field trips, class projects and holiday celebrations. The cards are for sale in the main office located across from activity secretary Jane Carter. The prices are 50 cents for one or $4 for 1 By Staff Writer Madison
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Freshman Sam Church recently returned after a week of mission work in Haiti. with were two little boys named Lolo and Kevin, and just by looking at the pictures taken of Church and both boys, it really is visible from the smiles on their faces, how happy they truly are. But Church was also sad, from seeing through his own eyes the state of everyone and everything there. “Many of the kids wore only a shirt with no pants, especially toddlers. Most of them had no shoes, or very crappy shoes,” Church said. ”It broke my heart to see the way they live, then coming back and seeing the people here [Cedar Falls], aren’t nearly as happy and loving as the people there.”
So what can we do as a community to help out these people? Church says that all we can do, is understand the differences in culture, and pray. Church said it was an extremely enlightening experience and allowed him to see a new outlook on affluence and learn some life lessons. He plans on trip to Haiti, as it has been an event that has changed his life. “I have learned many things from my trip to Haiti; the main thing, is that poverty is a perspective, and we all experience it equally, just in different ways.” By Staff Writer Jade
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On Monday morning, the moon was closer to earth than at any time since Jan. 27, 1948. Those looking to the night sky saw the moon as 14 percent larger and 30 percent brighter than at its farthest point in orbit. The next time the moon will come this close will not arrive until Nov. 25, 2034.
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Veterans were recogized as they stood while the band played short pieces from the songs representing each military branch in the annual Veterans Day assembly at the high school.
Two vets reconnect at Peet On Nov. 11, Peet Junior High School held a ceremonial assembly in honor of those lost, those who served and those still fighting today. Josh Green, a world studies teacher, planned the assembly from scratch. It was funded from out of pocket donations. “The purpose of the veterans day assembly is to recognize and show our appreciation for those who served,” Green said. At the reception afterward, Lynn Lovell and Joe Larsen, who thought they were random strangers, sat down with each other and started talking. It was that moment when they found out they served on the same boat, the USS Enterprise, during the same tours during Vietnam. The USS Enterprise had roughly 5,000 men aboard each tour and was the first nuclear powered vessel. Lovell and Larsen exchanged num-
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Lynn Lovell and Joe Larsen served together on the USS Enterprise during Vietnam. bers after the reception was over. Lovell and Larsen walked into Peet junior high that day not even knowing each other and walked out as brothers in arms. Finally found and never forgotten. By Staff Writer Beau
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Veterans Day at Holmes was an emo- the ceremony because of the impact it tional ceremony for everyone involved. had, and the personal relationship that Veterans, students and administrators students have with the veterans while were in tears following the assembly playing. “It is especially important to last Friday. This year, over 40 veterans me because my uncle was in the Navy, accepted the invitation to come to a and I thought of him every time we play breakfast and assembly in honor of the the ‘Anchors Aweigh’ section of our soldiers who previously served, and are piece,” Osborne said. still serving. Following the orchestra, freshman At the breakfast, veterans were Emma Cryer read important excerpts served pancakes, eggs, sausage and from presidential speeches, including various breakfast drinks. The cafeteria the Gettysburg Address by Abraham was decorated with red white and blue Lincoln. tablecloths and centerpieces. The maNext were battle stories from both jority of the veterans were family mem- World War I and World War II. The hebers of students who attend Holmes. roes of these battles were Henry JohnThe family members of these veterans son and the Harlem Hellfighters, as well also came and ate with them, and sat as Private First Class Desmond T. Doss. with them at the assembly. These stories were read by freshmen JaJohn “Jersey” Jermier, a veteran who phy Holt and Kate Mauss. served in the Korean War, talked about After that, the Holmes Band, led by how good it felt to finally be appreci- Laura Engelhardt, played the song “Esated for his service. cape from the Deep,” “When we came a song about a sinking back, everyone was submarine and the fight like, ‘Where’ve you to get out and survive been?’ In [World by the crew. War II], everyone Following the band, was happy that they were poems and letwere coming back, ters from soldiers overbut in Korea they seas, read by freshmen just forgot about Sophie Schillinger and us,” he said. Katy Forcum. These letKate Mauss Photo ters highlighted the fear World War II Navy serviceman Students thank veterans that the soldiers faced Wallace O. “Wally” for their service after the in their time, waiting Bufman told about breakfast and assembly on until they could go back the honor flight that Veterans Day at Holmes. and see their loved he had gone on This was the first year for ones. previously. “We got this event at Holmes. Next, students recoff at the Iwo Jima ognized the veterans Memorial and a bunch of high school that were there. This portion was led kids get off the bus, and we were lined by freshmen Jayna Freeman and Devin up taking pictures, and the kids come O’Loughlin. Many tears were shed durdown the row and shake hands with ing this reading. It brought about a reevery single one of us. And, this was spect in students that was even clearer in June, so they were all out of school, than before as emotions rose on many but they still came down to see some faces. old farts sightseeing. It’s amazing what The final part of the assembly was people can do for others if they are just the playing of “Taps” for the fallen nice to ’em.” soldiers. This was played by freshman Next, student council escorted the trumpet player Emma Cryer. You could guests of honor into the designated see the emotion that the veterans had spot for them to sit with their families. while Cryer played. The room was siThe first part of the assembly was the lent, not even a chair squeaked. flag ceremony presented by the UNI After students were released back ROTC members. While that happened, to class, they shook hands with most of the eighth and ninth grade choir sang the veterans. The family members were the national anthem, joined by the auso happy that the young people were dience. there to be with the veterans and apAfter they retired the flags, honors preciate what they did for their future. U.S. history students, freshmen JackOne of the biggest things that veterson Kliewer and Annika Strohm read ans said they appreciated about the asthe history of Veterans Day. All honors sembly was the hospitality that the stuhistory students helped to either write dents offered to them and their families. speeches or read them aloud during the Joshua J. Mixdorf said, “The stuassembly. Time was taken out of class to dents were there to help every step of prepare for the assembly. the way.” Next, the Holmes orchestra played, By Staff Writer Kate lead by Ann Osborne. The musical perMAUSS formances were an important part of
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Some abandon razors in November event for cancer awareness No-Shave November rules as the best excuse to avoid contact with a razor for one entire month. Others find pride in participating due to its tie with cancer awareness. Whatever the motive behind taking part in “Movember,” throw away the razors and let it grow. For years, “No-Shave November” has attracted the male population as a time to grow out their facial hair. However, 2004 marks the year the Movember foundation was made to bring awareness to cancer and embrace our hair that cancer patients often lose. Senior Adison Pace said, “After reading the meaning behind ‘No-Shave November,’ I feel more inclined to take part, and I think others will too. Cancer has had a huge impact on my life, and I know many people can say the same. The more awareness we can bring to it, the better.” Though Movember had been created originally for men, women are also joining in on the tradition. Junior Leah Fairchild said, “As a girl, I am expected to always have my underarms and my legs perfectly shaved. A lot of people don’t realize how difficult and annoying it is to keep up. Plus, ‘No-Shave November’ has a powerful message behind it that I fully support and want to take part in. My gender should not dictate whether or not I can or can’t,” Pace said. “Women should be allowed to do anything guys can do without being labeled ‘gross’ for it. I think it’s awesome how girls are starting
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Alexis Sambo Cartoon to take part in ‘Movember.’ Anything to break gender stereotypes or bring support to a good cause is a win for everyone.” While participants aim to bring awareness to a major disease that affects millions each year, many others also find personal reasons to join Movember. Fairchild said, “I have never liked shaving in the fall or winter, so why
wouldn’t I take part in ‘No-Shave November?’ It’s a great excuse not to shave while also supporting awareness to a huge worldwide issue.” Sophomore Tyler Westerman said, “I am not one of those guys that can grow a beard within a day, but I will use this to my advantage this November. Hopefully by the end of the month I will have something to show for, even if I immediately shave it off. Either way, it’s fun
to take part.” Despite the fulfillment of supporting cancer awareness and the enjoyment that participants have by taking part in a global celebration, some often struggle in the one month commitment. Pace said, “The first few days started off well, and I thought I could actually avoid shaving for a whole month. I must admit, I have shaved a few times since the beginning, but I am trying to pledge back before the end of the month.” Fairchild said, “I am in dance, so I often have to wear athletic clothing. I am trying to find a balance between participating in ‘No Shave November’ while also keeping parts clean. Sometimes it’s hard to do both.” Whether a diehard participant in “No-Shave November” or an amtuer learning the in’s and out’s, Movember is a celebration that all can find a reward in. Westerman said, “I always look forward to seeing guys have insane beards or mustaches toward the end of the month. Whether I am one of those guys on the last day of November or not, it’s funny to see friends and people at school who are in that position.” Pace said, “The thing that resonates with me the most is it’s purpose to promote cancer awareness. That alone will keep me wanting to participate now and in years to come.” By Staff Writer Maddie
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Loving Your Melon UNI team offering hats in cancer fundraiser Love Your Melon started as an idea at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul in an entrepreneurship class on Oct. 22, 2012. Two friends, Brian and Zach, created it as sophomores in order to improve the lives of kids battling cancer. It started as a nonprofit organization run by college students who sold hats and other apparel, but it has now turned into a business. For every hat that is purchased, a hat will go to a child battling cancer, and half of the net proceeds go to Love Your Melon partner organizations. The University of Northern Iowa has organized a group that represents Love Your Melon in the Cedar Valley. The UNI crew has on campus promotional events and works through all social media to get the word out about the organization, new releases of beanies and colors. UNI crew representative, Madi Luke, said she loves be-
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Love Your Melon is a national organization that sells hats for funding cancer research. UNI has a local chapter. ing a part of Love Your Melon. “I love that it’s a business and that it incorporates giving back. They expanded into a company because they could grow more and reach more people that way. I really like it,
and I think it’s a great organization.” One way that the UNI crew gets involved with the community is seeing the kids. Whenever they reach a certain credit level, the crew is able to visit
nearby hospitals or do small donation events with families. “That is the main goal for our crew so we can do donation events and provide therapeutic adventures for children and families so they can take their minds off of the cancer and treatments. We really try our best to promote sales so we can get the credit and go out and do these types of things.,” Luke said. She said she feels more people are beginning to recognize Love Your Melon throughout the Cedar Valley. “It’s still mainly on college campuses and UNI’s campus, but we did a mini event on Main Street a few weeks back, and a few people recognized us, so it’s definitely growing in popularity, and I’d like to see it expand more instead of being on just college campuses.” Luke said the UNI crew has releases every Monday, and they sell close to 15-20 hats every week.
“When we did in person sales, I feel like we sold a lot more hats because people were able to touch and feel the product and spontaneously buy it in the moment,” she said. Luke said she feels Love Your Melon is important to the Cedar Valley and other communities because they are bringing awareness to childhood cancer. “It’s bringing awareness to something not many people think about,” she said. “‘Cause I know I never really thought about childhood cancer until I joined, and there isn’t very many organizations that strictly support childhood cancer.” The regular hats and other apparel sell online and at events for $30, and the pom beanies are $45. The crew urges anyone to follow their social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. By Staff Writer Tehya
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Courtesy of The Disabled Life Fashion is a large facet of popular culture. It flows into all mediums of art and is regarded as a prevalent component of daily life. However, for people with disabilities and chronic illness, engaging in the art of fashion itself is more of a challenge than a pleasure. Mainstream clothing providers are geared toward the “ideal” able body even though nearly one in five people in the United States live with some form of disability, according to the most recent census bureau report. The trend not only applies to high-end fashion, but also affects many people’s daily lives as well. According to Belle Owen, a designer for IZ Adaptive in an interview with Vice magazine, “You’ll see people using wheelchairs, or people using crutches or canes walking the runways at fashion week, but the fashion isn’t inclusive. Like, the runway itself might be, but the fashion isn’t adapted in any way.” Anna McAuliffe is a teenager from Holy Cross Iowa living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Muscular Dystrophy. She said she struggles to find clothing to fit her needs. “I’m not one for exercise, mainly because physical activities put a strain on my muscles, so I have a ‘heavier’ body set opposed to some of my classmates. It’s hard to find clothes that I like that also come in sizes that fit me.
There are very few clothes that I own that I actually want to wear.” Teenagers are not the only age group severely affected by the lack of inclusion both within the market of merchandise and its advertising. People of all ages are disappointed in not being able to participate fully in the excitement of expression. Ashleigh Peska, an advocate and Resource Specialist for the Muscular Dystrophy Association living with Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy said, “When I was in high school and also when I was in a wedding, the dresses just did not fit me, and so I wore a pantsuit when I much would have preferred to wear one of the pretty dresses that the other girls wore. For the wedding that I was in my alterations were very expensive and the dress still did not fit me properly. “I would love to be able to wear dresses all of the time, but because of my muscular dystrophy I can not keep my legs closed and dresses are very short. I also had a surgery to make it so that I can self-cath [catheterize] through my bellybutton, and due to this I need to have access to my stomach. This also applies to skirts; skirts are very short. Yes, I could wear leggings, but leggings do not work for every outfit.” Peska also said that finding clothing that was long enough to cover all anatomy, but short enough so that it will not drag in the tires of her wheelchair is incredibly difficult. Footwear is also hard to find according to Taylor Grefe, a teenager living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Muscular Dystrophy type 1E. “Shoes are probably the hardest [to find] because I need wider shoes, [due to the fact] I stand on the sides of my feet,” she said. Grefe is not alone in her struggle to
find functional shoes, many people have extreme difficulty finding shoes that accommodate both functional and medical aspects of life with a disability or chronic illness while still keeping up with popular trends. “When I had to wear leg braces, I [also] had to wear the ugliest and most bulky shoes with them,” Grefe said. McAuliffe has the same struggles with shoes. “For the longest time, I had a really hard time finding sandals that I could just wear ‘running around’ and stuff like that. I couldn’t wear flip flops because I would trip and fall when I wore them,” she said. Joe Akmakjian, MDA National Ambassador, also faces the footwear challenges. “I love shoes. My feet are too swollen [as a result of being a full time wheelchair user] for most shoes I like,” he said. Some orthopedic practices can do minimal accommodations on shoes for crooked “hammer” toes or lack of nerve function in the feet, but even those services usually cost much more out of pocket than the average pair of shoes. Though there are some options to adapt off-of-the-rack clothing for those who are fortunate or financially capable, alterations are one way to keep personal style “on fleek,” as Akmakjian said. “I use a custom tailor to create my dress shirts. That’s what works best. He comes to my house, takes my measurements, let’s me pick the fabric, style, buttons, collar, cuffs etc. It’s great, but it’s costly. Shirts cost $200-$300 each,” Akmakjian said. “For me, someone with SMA [Spinal Muscular Atrophy], my torso is larger than my shoulders, so I buy clothes that are smaller in the shoulders and larger around the stomach. Also, I roll up my sleeves a lot because then they aren’t
too long for my arms. Also, it’s makes me look like I have more muscle in my arms. I love shopping, but it is definitely costly to find things that fit.” Cost is a major issue regarding adapted fashion because the needs of the market are still widely misunderstood or disregarded. Peska said, “I currently do not own any specific adapted clothing items, so I have been fortunate to not have run into these issues [of not being able to afford clothing that facilitates specific needs]. However, when I did look into the clothing, there was no way that I would be able to afford a pair of jeans for over $300. I will stick with my Old Navy, Lane Bryant and Target for now.” At the moment, there is a lack of adapted fashion that is also affordable on the market for people with different needs, and Peska expressed the importance of change while still holding out hope for inclusive yet stylish options. “I think it would be great for designers to start making adapted apparel that can be sold by mainstream clothing providers. It is always good to see your minority group represented so that way you can feel you relate. I think that there is a movement for this, and I hope it continues.” Others are a bit skeptical of designers and mainstream brands abilities to accommodate such a diverse array of needs. Akmakjian said, “I don’t know. I think It’d be really hard to try and adapt mainstream brands to fit people of all disabilities. In a perfect world, I’d love that, but I don’t see how it’s possible.” Regardless, people with either chronic illnesses or disabilities continue to hold out hope for an alteration of both thought process and design of fashion as they await clothing that not only fits physically but is also in accord with personal style — fashions with function and form to facilitate independence. By Staff Writer Halie
High school students and junior high students are reading less and less as technology progresses. In a study done by time. com in 1984, 9 percent of 17-year-olds said they “never” or “hardly ever” read books. In 2014 another study was done and 45 percent of 17-year-olds said they read by choice only once or twice a year. The Cedar Falls school district realizes that some kids don’t find reading enjoyable and don’t read during their free time. To try and encourage students to read and at least once a week, every Friday teachers try to save 10 minutes in class for students to read. Seventh and eighth grade English classes also require students to read a certain amount of pages in a week. Once a week in English classes at Holmes, students go to the library to read and check out books. About once or twice a year, the school media specialists introduce popular books in seventh grade, as well as a quick lesson on how to find them.
Media specialist Stephanie Itzen said that students at Holmes still read and still check out books. “I see kids every single hour of the day coming in for books. Our collection numbers over 12,000. People always ask me if kids still read books, at least do they read them on paper? Yes, yes, they do,” she said. One of the reasons the numbers are so high for Holmes is because the librarians know what books kids want and how to get them to read if they think they don’t like reading. “I always recommend the first book of a series. If a kid gets hooked, then they can read that series for an entire year. I also think any book by Gary Paulsen you just can't go wrong with. Sometimes you can get people hooked on funny books. Paulsen's “Winterdance,” a nonfiction book, is laugh out loud funny. “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian” is quality. It's funny, heartbreaking, surreal and inspiring. It could even be called a sports book. It meets like every single genre out there. Not many books are like that,” Itzen said.
She said books that are flying off the shelf usually have something in common. “The main character is almost always a strong, brave person. This character is well drawn out, even their flaws. The reader really knows them, and that is the hallmark of a good author,” Itzen said. Lots of books have these qualities. “This is true from the Hunger Games series to the Jack Reacher series. It even goes back to Little House on the Prairie or Nancy Drew,” she said. If searching for a book, she said going for the classics is never a bad option, whether it’s for the first time or for a re-reading. Classics like the “Harry Potter” series, “Twilight” series and the “Hunger Games” are extremely important for later education. “I tell students if you go to college without having read “Harry Potter,” you will not be able to contribute to some discussions in your English classes. Just my opinion. That may have switched to “Twilight” or the “Hunger
Games” series by now,” Itzen said. The high school is planning on making it simpler for kids to find books while in a hurry. “The high school is genrefying their library. This means that instead of the fiction books being arranged by author, they're arranged by genre. There will be sections of the library that are science fiction or romance, making it easier to find books. I believe there will be 14 genres,” Itzen said. Holmes will also probably be planning on doing this in the future, but for now they are sticking to the alphabetical system. For those who love reading and are in need of a good book, Itzen recommends the “Selection” series by Kiera Cass. Four authors — James Dashner, Veronica Roth, Ransom Riggs and Andrew Smith — are really popular right now. And, of course, she said for those who ever need a book, just pick “Potter.”
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Follow these simple steps to mastering yoga success
Cobra:
There are many benefits when doing the Cobra yoga stretch. By using this technique of stretching, it relieves tension in your shoulders, chest, lower back and abdomen area. It improves flexibility, makes your spine stronger, helps digestion, strengthens your arms and shoulders, and more. It also helps blood circulation and improves your mood.
How to do the Cobra:
Child Pose:
There are many benefits to doing the Child Pose yoga stretch. By using this technique of stretching, it relieves many tensions and helps to stretch muscles and organs throughout your entire body, making them more flexible. This stretch helps to relieve pain, stress, anxiety and fatigue. It also helps your breathing become more efficient and strong while calming down your body and mind.
1. Lie down on your stomach with your palms down directly beneath your shoulders. 2. Lift up your chest above the ground while straightening your arms. 3. Engage your abdominal muscles and point your feet behind you.
How to do the Child Pose:
How to do the Downward Dog Pose:
1. Start on your hands and knees. 2. Make sure to stretch out your elbows, and make sure your back is relaxed. 3. Press your hands firmly into the ground while spreading your fingers apart. 4. Tuck your toes and pick your knees up off the floor. 5. Press against the floor and lift up your pelvis.
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This pose stretches you out a lot by stretching your hamstrings, hips, calves, thighs, knees, spine, neck and back. It also has the potential to lower high blood pressure, asthma, headaches, insomnia, stress, depression, anxiety and fatigue. It also relaxes your mind and nerves.
How to do the Standing Forward Bend Pose:
Dog
There are many benefits when doing the Downward Dog yoga stretch because it stretches your body out all at once while it’s also strengthens your leg and arm muscles. This stretch also takes a lot of pressure off the heart by helping your blood flow in different directions, and it helps take stress off the heart when it’s pumping blood to the brain. Doing this stretch helps you on an emotional level as well because when you’re causing more blood flow to the brain, so it can ease anxiety and depression.
1. Get down on your hands and knees. 2. Make your toes touch, but spread your knees apart. 3. Sit up while keeping your back, shoulders and head straight. 4. Bow forward while putting your torso between your legs. 5. Then extend your arms forward while keeping them straight and on the ground. Have the palm of your hands face down.
Standing Forward Bend Pose:
Downward Pose:
1. Stand up straight with your hands on your hips. 2. Bend forward at the hips while stretching out your torso. 3. After this you can either place your palms flat on the floor while you’re still bent forward, or you can grab onto your legs with your hands.
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The Triangle yoga stretch helps to strengthen your legs, feet, ankles, back, neck and abdominal muscles. It also stretches your hips, calves and spine, and it can help get rid of backache. This stretch can also help relieve stress, anxiety, neck pain and more. It also really opens up the chest and shoulders.
How to do the Triangle Pose:
1. Stand up straight with your arms at your sides. 2. Then spread apart your feet. 3. Then turn one of your feet 90 degrees so it’s pointing straight ahead. 4. Pivot your foot toward to the left, inwards.
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When some think of video games, they think of guns, blood, steel and primitive, primal, violence; however, this is actually a misguided view. While it is true that many large developers put emphasis on often brutal realism and graphics, one independent development studio in particular provides a fresh take on gaming and on societal values as a whole. Chucklefish is a small studio, supporting a crew of 16 people, ranging from artists and designers to programmers and producers. With their individual skills, this vastly different team comes together, and works in unison, making extremely unique games. Though combat is a feature in some, the main theme of building and growth is prevalent in almost all of their games, especially their more popular ones. These games can even be peaceful and re-
laxing. Their games use a fairly uncommon art style in modern gaming, pixel art, yet the shading and texture of the games feels natural and almost elegant. This style is reminiscent of the mid ’80s graphical format, yet it’s clear that they’ve used modern technology because of the attention to detail Chucklefish includes in their art. One of these games is “Starbound,” a game that is unique because of it’s options. As Chucklefish describes it, “There’s no wrong way to play.” Though initially you start as a creature, lost in space with a damaged ship, once you reach a randomly generated planet, your fate is up to you. You can build giant castles, underwater bases or even barely-functional shacks if building isn’t your thing. Each planet has fairly unique indigenous species that can either be
vicious or peaceful depending on their habits. Though arguably most creatures fit what they look like, (bear-like creatures being aggressive, bird-like ones being more passive) the procedural generation is random, and it can be pretty funny when the creepy skull dragons nod along peacefully and the cute purple pandas charge viciously forth to protect their territories. With over 57,000 reviews, and still a 9/10, many wonder why the game is so enjoyable, but there are truly many paths. “I’m trying to find all the good ores in the game,” said Avery Anderson, a junior who’s put 200 hours into the game. One of their other popular games truly captures this peaceful, calming idea, and certainly centers around improving. “Stardew Valley” is a game that is an interesting twist on the rpg genre. Though the options in
“Stardew Valley” are more limited, there are still many ways to play the game. As the goal is gaining money and preserving the beauteous nature of whatever you choose to name the town, you have the option of farming, fishing, foraging and even delving into dungeons. Most choose a combination of the options, but all the methods feel satisfying and rewarding. You can grow different crops depending on the season, and interact with the well fleshed out (albeit small) town and the fun, interesting characters that live in it. After accumulating money, you can buy more sophisticated tools and equipment and start to help fund the rebuilding of the town. The more you rebuild the town, the more power it has, and the more it can rid itself of the harmful companies hurting the environment.
As your skills and wallet improve, so does your social standing and quality of life. From getting a larger home, to owning a dog, making friends and even marriage, “Stardew Valley” offers a truly unique experience “I like going in from my tedious life into a calming environment where I can farm and explore,” said Alex Sulentic, another junior with around 100 hours into the game. With the unique viewpoint that Chucklefish brings to the gaming industry, there is no question that their games are very popular, often receiving critic acclamation and winning awards. Recently, they even announced a new game, called “Siege and the Sandbox,” prompting fans all over the world to wait with baited breath. By Staff Writer Luke
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Six titles offer relaxing alternative for gaming experiences
There comes a day in all gamers' lives when they're tired of robbing banks, fighting in wars and shooting zombies. There comes a day when they want to put their feet up and just relax. They long for games they can play with little to no stress. Here are some options for gaming that are relaxing to some. First, the “Animal Crossing” series. This series is unique in many, many different ways, but let's go through it step by step. First, you're a normal human living in a town of animals. When you move in, you have nothing but the clothes on your back, so you look for a house. After buying a house, much like real life, you must get a job. After working off your loan, you’re free to do as you please. This includes hunting for fish/ bugs, making friends with your villagers, buying furniture and decorating your home and much more. Recently the series has added the newest game “Animal Crossing New Leaf.” What is special about this game is that you're the mayor. This is not extremely special, but it does add more as you have mayor jobs you must do. T h e next game/ game series is the “Harvest Moon” se-
ries. Farming simulation games are as relaxing as you can get because farming is not that stressful. In most of “Harvest Moon,” you get sick of the city life in one way or another and go out to the country to begin your farm life. If you are to buy animals, you must remember to feed them, and, likewise, you have to water your crops. Also, to add to this load, you’ve got to remember to talk to that special someone you might want to marry. This game series is filled with secrets every time you play. The next game is “Story of Seasons.” This game, while under a different name, is made by the people who made “Harvest Moon” originally. The name “Harvest Moon” just got trade marketed elsewhere. This game, much like “Harvest Moon,” has you farming. However unlike most games, you must build up everything. You start off with old worndown tools and a shack, to having a mansion with golden
tools. This game is filled with things to do, from feeding your animals (and, trust me, to make a profit, you're going to need a lot of them), to watering/ harvesting your crops, gathering materials, participating in events and much, much more. Also, don’t forget, you can get married. This idea is so unique that few games besides simulations use it. Basically, in simple terms, daily you talk and give the special guy/girl a gift they like/ love. This increases his or her friendship points (FP) toward you. When you get enough, you get to see special events, which means you’re at a certain level with them. When you get high enough, you can date, eventually marry and close after that, have kids. “Story of Seasons” is an amazing game for the Nintendo 3DS that I find myself playing on long car rides. The next game is “Fantasy Life.” This game is an RPG, and while this may be an odd choice genre-
wise, it’s usually pretty relaxing. This game revolves around choices, and a lot of them. First, what life will you be in? Will you be a cook, an archer? You decide! Depending on your life, the story does alter slightly, but not noticeably. The story itself is predictable but very rewarding if you do a lot, for you find
yourself connecting with everyone. The most stressful thing about this game is extras, but the main story is not stressful. The final game for stress relief is ... a tie between “Pokemon” and “Yokai Watch” (the first and second one). Both these games cover what the other lacks, but they’re overall pretty stress-free. While “Pokemon” has a lot of exploring but not a good story; “Yokai Watch” puts a lot of effort into their storyline, but keeps you locked in an area. What makes these games stress-free is that they are short, and you can play them at your own leisure; there’s no
time limit or anything. Everyone knows about “Pokemon;” you want to catch all the Pokemon, although now that there are 700+, good luck. “Yokai Watch” is a bit odd. Your character, Nate (or Katie, if you chose a girl), gets a strange watch. This watch allows you to see “Yokai,” and because of this ability, you get involved in all sorts of strange events. Ever get angry or depressed out of nowhere? It’s probably a Yokai. Nate’s mission is to befriend the Yokai. Now is where some stress comes in, perhaps. If you want a specific Yokai, you must grind them, reseting and retrying constantly. However this is optional, and both games are overall pretty chill in the main game. Overall, these games are relaxing for most players. Some players may get relaxed while chucking grenades at enemies or firing a rocket at helicopters. We all have our own ways to relax, but these games are definitely some good options for stress-free fun. By Staff Writer Noah
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CFHS grads take rapping dreams to stage
Sitting backstage, legs shaking and phones vibrating, CFHS graduates Aaron Heimbuck and Jackson Skiles know that this moment is the start of a new life. A final phone check and final breaths are taken, and the duo strides onto the stage to start what might develop into a new career. Lyrics are run over again and again, not forgetting a final prayer before stepping into the fray. As soon as they step out onto that stage, they lock on and feel at home. At the University of Iowa, Heimbuck and Skiles are part-time students and full-time performing artists. From sun up to sundown, the partners in rhyme are constantly trying to improve their music. It’s something they constantly strive for. “We strive to be better each and every time we rap. We have a dedication to our craft,” Jackson said. New lyrics, new beats, whatever it may be, Heimbuck and Skiles are always trying to get their skill and ability to the next level. “I want to produce the best art I possibly can and never stop improv-
ing. If we n e v e r lose that mindset, I know Jack and I can do something really special,” Heimbuck said. Even though the duo’s career is young, they’ve already seen some promising success. Friday, Nov. 11, they opened for Dizzy Wright, an artist who acts as a stepping stone for young performers. His works with current A-list artists like Kid Ink and Logic give him a catalyst for himself and his company to propel others to the mainstream. The duo definitely has the goods to get from the bottom to the top. Like his idol, Chance the Rapper, Heimbuck has the smooth style and sound in the studio to produce popular and superior music. As for Skiles, it’s the lyrics, driving from his idol, Big L. Both display a forward thinking that is necessary for the business. “Chase
y o u r passions with everything y o u have,” Heimb u c k said. “I’ve seen too many extremely talented people settle for average. Just don’t let anyone or anything keep you from making the thing you love most your career.” Most mainstream today, excluding a few rappers, keys on arrogance and drug-oriented lyrics. Peace and positivity aren’t preached by the ringleaders and idols anymore, but for Heimbuck and Skiles, two things propel them more than any others: pride and Cedar Falls. “That’s home. That’s where our friends and family are who are the most important asset to our success. That’s the community that molded us,” Heimbuck said. While perfoming may be the present for the duo, it might not be the future.
Heimbuck is really is looking toward the future. He wants to continue to improve and continue to travel and meet the people of the world. “I just want to continue to master my craft, meet a ton of new people and continue to find new ways to make my music great. Jack and I definitely have some pretty unique ideas in the works, and I have no doubt we’ll be able to accomplish them,” he said. Skiles, however, said he wants to eventually ease up on the mic. During his senior year, Skiles was awarded videographer of the year by the IHSPA. “I plan on really getting into my videography. I want to use every platform I have to create videos.” But no matter what changes lie ahead, Heimbuck said one thing will be constant for both. “My passion and positivity is something we want CF to remember us by. To be someone that Cedar Falls is proud to call one of their own.”
Imagine this: you’re a 13-year-old kid, sitting in class, bored out of your mind. Not too hard to think up, right? But, halfway through your lesson, your teacher suddenly disappears. In fact, a couple older kids do, too. You laugh, wondering how they pulled off the magic trick, but then you hear screams from the other classrooms. It wasn’t just your class. Every single adult has completely disappeared from the little town of Perdido Beach, and there’s a giant bubble surrounding the whole town, eerily centered around a nuclear facility ... That is the beginning of “Gone,” the first part in a six-book series. Michael Grant, the author, released the book in
2008, and it was swamped with teenagers writing extremely positive reviews about it. The next five books were released on a year-by-year basis, until 2013, with the series’ inevitable end, “Light.” Overall, the book series is very well put together, from the bottled dystopian landscape the characters reside in, to the mysterious “powers” some kids start to show. “Gone,” the first book in the series, is used to establish what each character’s role is in the town of Perdido, though there is a decent amount of action beyond the initial laying of the lines. A year later, “Hunger” was released.
This book focuses on the stranger side of the FAYZ (Fallout Alley Youth Zone), such as kids with powers (telekinesis, controlling gravity) and mutated creatures (talking coyotes, flying snakes). “Lies” was released in 2010, and this seems to be the tipping point for the “normal” kids, who wage war with the “freaks.” As the battles rage, an old enemy makes himself known once more. “Plague” contains its own namesake and so much more. Sinister insects now prey on the innocent, and the main characters doubt they’ll survive this new phase of the mysterious world of the FAYZ. “Fear” takes the series down a terrifying turn; the Darkness has made the
FAYZ bubble completely black, starving the whole town of light. Now, the residents of Perdido Beach must fight to survive the one thing you must fear: fear itself. “Light” brings the reader to the stunning conclusion of this five book series. Gaia, the evil child of Diane, is fully intent to destroy Little Pete, and with him, the rest of the survivors in the FAYZ. This final power struggle will grip you until the final pages. If you enjoy dystopian thrillers filled with chaos, I fully recommend reading the “Gone” series.
“I've seen too many extremely talented people settle for average. Just don't let anyone or anything keep you from making the thing you love most your career.”
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If tensions are high, try these tunes to tame anxieties
When having a panic attack or just straight up anxiety, for some, music is an escape. Certain tunes help you get lost in the music, forgetting the trouble and stress around you. For those looking for some peace in their lives, I heavily recommend these tunes.
”Medicine” by
Daughter Daughter has an incredible voice and is extremely skilled at the acoustic guitar. “Medicine” is a slower paced song about picking one’s life back up, or attempting to and trying again. The slower tempo and soft tones allow for steady breathing and a relaxed mind.
”Dark P a r a dise” by
Lana Del Rey L a n a Del Rey is a very popular name for a couple of her songs, but “Dark Paradise” is one that isn’t so popular. Lana has such an elegant voice and grace about her that makes me feel at peace. This song is a bit sad, but it still helps with relaxing. The song is about a loved one who is now gone, but the moderate tempo and smooth flowing melody can make anyone happy.
”Woman” by
Matt Berry M a t t Berry is k n o w n more for his acting (He portrayed a role in “Snow White and the Huntsman”), but he also does music partially on the side. This song has a bit of a happier tone, but it still is a very slow moving piece. Berry sings about a “woman,” showing how much a woman can mean to a significant other and how much love they have. This song is filled with happiness, and can make you feel so much better.
”Explosions”
by Ellie Goulding Once again, Ellie Goulding is a very popular name, and this song might be popular too since she has a huge fan base. Either way, this song is so beautiful and light. It can be soft and floating but can also get heavy and impactful. “Explosions” makes me feel calm and good. Not to add that Goulding has a beautiful voice, so go ahead and check out this feel good song.
”Between the Bars”
by Elliott Smith “ B e tween the Bars” is a beautiful acoustic piece that makes me feel calm and relaxed. From Portland, Oregon, Elliott Smith offers a slow-paced indie piece that relaxes and provides peace to listeners. By Staff Writer Sydney
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Science teacher Jeff Hartman took a pie for the food drive on Nov. 10 during Power Kaylee Olson Photo Hour.
Food drive participants deserving of praise
Over the past month and a half, Cedar Falls has Food Drive by the numbers: made several efforts to raise money and cans for the food drive this year. Everyone as • 10,920 pounds (CFHS) a whole has attempted to do their part in helping this cause for people of less for- • 30,000 pounds (CF District) tune. We just wanted to say thank you to everyone who • CFHS Goal: 20,000 pounds participated and helped support the food drive this • 628 cans year. (Mr. Brown’s There were several ways 3rd Hour Class) to help and do your part this year. You could have just brought cans into your • $8,000 raised (CF District) third period classrooms, or maybe you participated in powderpuff volleyball, or you could have simply just bought some goods at the bake sale. The goal for us as a school this year was to raise 20,000 pounds of food over this six week period. Cedar Falls beat all of the other participating schools, as we raised 10,920 pounds of food, and all eight of the participating schools together raised over 30,000 pounds of food. Cedar Falls as a district also raised around $8000 for the food drive. It was a great effort from the entire student body. Great job to the entire student body this year in helping out feeding the people who need it. A great example was Mr.Brown’s third period classroom, which brought in 628 cans, an average of 33 cans a student. Again, thank you to everyone who again showed the ability of Cedar Falls to come together to help a good cause when necessary.
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2016 White House run offers four lessons So you thought we were done with writing about politics. Wrong! With one of the most shocking and historical elections finally coming to a rather unexpected end, it is important to reflect on the effects of the cycle and how they will change future election politics. Here are the four reasons this election changes everything. 1. A New Focus on Personality Politics Donald Trump will arguably be the first populist president since the the seventh president of the United States, Andrew Jackson. Jackson, however, held military experience while Trump has no experience holding any public office or having any military experience whatsoever. The reason people supported Hillary Clinton is the same reason people hated her. With a staunch resume of government experience, many believe Clinton to be “the most qualified candidate of all time.” However, many people despise her for just this reason, citing that she is one elite of many in Washington, and that the government needs a break from the elite and career politicians. From now on, it will become accepted for candidates to run without political experience just as Trump did, and it will be much easier for them to win with this new precedent based on personality politics. Personality politics allow candidates like Trump to create a unique platform not based on political ideas themselves, but the way they act and are projected and attract the support of the American people, with plans and ideas themselves taking a back seat to the new deciding factors of difference in personality between candidates and the way they are viewed, just as it was between Clinton and Trump. 2. There are two Americas Trump utterly failed in gaining urban votes, while Clinton failed at catering to rural voters. In 2016, the people who propelled Trump’s election were rural and small-town, working-class, uneducated, white, male voters. According to the National Public Radio, “White college graduates favored Trump by 4 points this year, a stark contrast to whites without college degrees, who preferred Trump by 39 points. Compared to past polling data, that suggests that this year’s educational divide among whites is far more pronounced than it has been in recent years.” The rise in rural voters, like those who significantly helped Trump win, can probably be contributed to the fact that the economic fortune and prosperity many urban voters feel they have is not shared with those who live in rural or suburban com-
munities. Trump made no real play to cater to those who the Democrats gained many of their votes from: minorities, those with college degrees and those who reside in urban areas, instead catering to the “common” man’s problems often felt in the heart of America’s rural communities. The feelings of government between urban and rural voters has accounted for an increasingly wide gap between two Americas. Rural voters, who historically tend to vote Republican, often share the common feeling that those in cities do not understand “real” problems that rural America faces, which Trump’s campaign catered to. The polarization of urban ideals vs. rural ideals has left the two groups greatly disconnected from the rest of the country. 3. Polling Means Nothing If you were not living on a rock for the past few months, it was exceptionally rare for Trump to be leading in the polls. With virtually every poll predicting a Clinton presidency, the election of 2016 can easily be considered the greatest political upset since Harry Truman’s election in 1948. Though the pollsters predicted the final outcome of the election wrong, they did predict correctly that more people would vote for Clinton, who won the popular vote over Trump, but still lost the election due to not receiving enough electoral votes. Because America uses the electoral college, state polls are
the Trump campaign. After this election, it can be assumed that a distrust of polls will be a common feeling throughout America, and that polls will be worth nothing in the prediction of elections. If polls desire to be trusted again, the method of polling will have to face a substantial change in the way they are conducted. 4. The extreme questioning of the American political system The system has failed a candidate yet again. The Trump victory is only the fifth time in history that a candidate has been elected without winning the popular vote. Americans do not directly elect the president, rather they are voting for a group of people called electors who are chosen by the states who pledge to cast their votes for the candidate that wins each state. Since the election and the fact that Clinton leads in the popular vote, many people are calling for the abolishment of the electoral college, though it seems as if after every election, there are hushed voices of the radical revamping of the electoral system. After the election of 2000 where George W. Bush defeated Al Gore without receiving the popular vote, it led to a Supreme Court case and anger among Americans. Because there have been two instances of the system failing Americans on what their country promised, power to the people, happening in the span of only 16 years, the whispers have turned to
“Personality politics allow candidates like Trump to create a unique platform not based on political ideas themselves, but the way they act ...” the ones that truly matter when predicting the outcome of the election, not national polls. Another reason the polling was so inaccurate could be contributed to the Bradley Effect, which proposes that voters say they vote for one candidate to eliminate embarrassment or labels, yet when the curtain is closed in that voting booth, voters vote for a different candidate. With all the controversial things Trump has said or done in the election cycle and the number of people who label him as a racist or sexist, it is easy to see why voters would be embarrassed to admit they were voting for Trump when being polled because they fear being thought of as racist or sexist. Exit polls also utterly failed in estimating the importance of white, working-class voters, who carried
shouts and violent protests, and many people have come to greater question the necessity of the Electoral College. On the contrary, many believe that the Electoral College gives small states a voice in the result of the election that they would not have if it were not for the electoral votes. The United States prides itself on being a nation ruled by the people, often boasting the power of the people. It is coming to serious question whether or not it is right that someone can take office as the president of the United States without truly being elected by the people. By Staff Writer Elise
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Liberal hate, intolerance running high after huge Trump success in election After Donald Trump’s victory last week, many Democrats and liberals found themselves at a loss for words. Many took to social media to degrade and berate anyone who defended Trump in the slightest. This was stated in a tweet that night: “IF YOU VOTED FOR TRUMP AND ARE A MINORITY, DISABLED, VETERAN, MILLENNIAL, WOMAN, IMMIGRANT, OR IN THE LGBT COMMUNITY, GO KILL YOURSELF!!!!!!” Another one went like this: “If you voted for Trump and I ever catch you say just chillin in Cedar Rapids I will f***ing kill you.” In the days afterward, riots disguised as “peaceful protests” popped up all around the nation. Triggered liberals around the country marched in protest against the wills of the entire nation. Over the past few years, we’ve seen liberals cry and whine at just about everything, and I’ve remained semi-cool about it, but not this time.
Just putting this warning out there, if you’re an easily offended person, here’s your trigger warning. Trump won the election, there is nothing you can do to stop it now. The American people have spoken. Many of these protesters are supporting the “#NotMyPresident” trend. If he isn’t your president, then this isn’t your country. Even though I disagree with President Obama on just about everything, he is still my president, no matter how different our opinions are. So my message to the #NotMyPresident movement is this: move. No one’s stopping you; do us all a favor and leave the country, but if you’re going to stay here, instead of whining about President-elect Trump, how about you do something about it when he becomes president? Start petitions, garner support for the 2020 election, join a political campaign, do something instead of sitting in your soiled diaper and waiting for someone else to
do it. Blocking highways and lighting stuff on fire isn’t going to change a
media, an entire triggered group of millennials are after you. People
“...take that safety pin off your shirt, pin your diaper up and do something about it. If not, then leave.” thing. Many Democrats wonder why Hillary Clinton lost. She was ahead in almost all the polls, and they tried to bring up fake scandals against Trump, but yet he still won. Here’s my conclusion, maybe it’s because the American people are sick and tired of being labeled as homophobic racists every time they disagree with liberals. Maybe it’s because Hillary called half the country “deplorable.” Maybe it’s because Americans are tired of all the talk and want action. If you even dare to say something in support of Trump on social
are afraid to state their opinion anywhere whether it’s in public or on social media because they’ll more than likely be portrayed as hateful bigots. The Silent Majority voted against the hateful ideology of the Left; they revolted. Katy Perry tweeted out that she wanted a revolution because of Trump winning. It already happened. Lastly, the idea that suddenly all rights for minorities will be abolished is completely baseless. Trump is the first person to enter the White House as fully LGBT-pro president. Obama said in 2008, “I believe marriage is between a man and a woman.” Clinton said the same thing in 2008. She
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also called young black males, “super predators,” but yet that never made mainstream media headlines. Democrats figured that every blue state was going to stay blue, even though the Democratic Party has abandoned them in places like Michigan and Pennsylvania. The poor inner cities are plagued with failed Democrat policies, but finally the people woke up and decided to take a chance, so they voted for the man who said, “I’m with You,” instead of “I’m with Her.” My message for the rioters protesting against President-elect Donald Trump is to take that safety pin off your shirt, pin your diaper up and do something about it. If not, then leave. Do us a favor. Trump was elected because the American people are tired of being labeled as sexist, homophobic, misogynists when all they did was simply disagree with liberal opinions. By Opinion Editor Brennan
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After election, LGBT community greatly disturbed by Trump, Pence-run White House You need to understand the reason I’m upset about the election isn’t about the election itself. I’m not upset that I “didn’t get my way.” This is about what lies ahead for multiple communities I belong to and my friends belong to. In January of 2016, Trump said he would “strongly consider” appointing judges to overturn the Marriage Equality Act. He then announced Pence as his running mate, who during his time as governor of Indiana, has a history of supporting anti-LGBTQIA bills. Trump voiced his support for HB2 law in North Carolina, which made it so students had to use the bathroom their sex “matched” with. One of the scariest positions, in my opinion, is Pence on conversion therapy. This is from his website in 2001 about where federal dollars should go: from the “organizations that celebrate and encourage the types of behaviors that facilitate the spreading of the HIV virus” to “those institutions which
or should be recognized as the union of one man and one woman.” As a genderfluid/transgender bisexual identifying individual, I am afraid for my life. I am afraid of discrimination. I am afraid of a Trump presidency. I know there are people out there who feel like they
orientation. Discrimination is not just happening in big cities or on college campuses. It is happening here. So no — I do not want to hear “Nothing is going to change for the lgbt. Trump can’t take your rights away.” These are things I have heard from supposed friends
“As a genderfluid/transgender bisexual identifying individual, I am afraid of discrimination. I am afraid of a Trump presidency.” can vote for Trump and still support me, but I do not believe so. A vote for Trump is a vote validating all of the above. Brennan Kohls Photo In case you haven’t The safety pin symbolizes solidarity for those protestheard, junior Sam Potter ing against President-elect Donald Trump. was already harassed this provide assistance to those tion on religious grounds last week about her sexual orientation and political seeking to change their sex- and stops the government ual behavior.” from taking action against views. When she stood up against Trump supporters Trump himself has prom- any person who “believes on social issues, she was ised he will sign the “First or acts in accordance with Amendment Defense Act,” a religious belief or moral berated and called horrible which allows discrimina- conviction that marriage is slurs based on her sexual
of mine, and things I contest and cannot believe because that is not the reality of a Trump/Pence term in the White House. You cannot speak for or tell the community what is going to happen to them, or how they should feel, because you are not a part of the community unless you identify as one of the acronymed terms. By Staff Writer Albie
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Take time to embrace gifts this Thanksgiving This Thanksgiving, show gratitude with letters Like most folks, I take it upon myself to try to be extra thankful around the holidays. November is a time to sit back and reflect on all of the wonderful things you’ve been blessed with over the course of the last year. One thing that often gets forgotten, however, is the people who helped make the year great, or maybe just not so bad. Parents, grandparents, siblings, teachers, cousins, directors, friends and many, many more who deserve our utmost thanks and gratitude are too often lost in the shuffle and never receive a proper thank you. So, during the week of Thanksgiving each year, I write out seven thank you notes, one for each day of the week, and give them to people who have had a great positive impact on my life in the past year. I could spend hours writing and delivering notes to the hundreds of people I know who deserve them, but, quite honestly, I don’t have enough time to do that. Thus, each year I try to pick seven new people and let them know how much they mean to me.
I usually write about specific things each person has done for me that have helped me or made me a better person. I thank them for the impact they had on me. I then mail or hand out one note each day throughout the week. Sometimes I’ll include a cupcake or a flower with the card as well. I’ve written these letters to a multitude of people over the years: parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, teachers, directors, mentors, pastors, counselors and many more. I would encourage anyone who is interested in sharing their gratitude with others to try this during Thanksgiving week this year. It has taught me a lot about expressing my thanks to people who have gone above and beyond to do something for me. It makes them feel good to receive the note, but it also makes me feel good knowing I at least let them know how much they impacted me.
A weeaboo, by Urban Dictionary Definition, is ”someone who is obsessed with Japan/Japanese Culture/Anime, etc. and attempts to act as if they were Japanese, even though they’re far from it.” These people are trying to imitate another country’s culture based on what they see in Japanese cartoons even though the vast majority of Japanese people do not do that. It is the equivalent of white kids deciding to imitate Americans of African descent after watching rap videos and Blaxploitation movies. These rich white kids start speaking the slang they
heard from those movies and rap videos, put gold in their teeth, let their pants sag halfway past their butt cracks even though many Americans of African descent do not do this. Basically these weeaboos start unnecessarily using Japanese words in place of some English words, wear anime clothing and dress up as cartoon characters even though it is not Halloween. Basically, by trying to imitate another culture, weeaboos are mocking Japanese culture, Another common trend is that weeaboos often think of Japan as some sort of Utopian society, filled with cute
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What are some lessons you are grateful for learning?
Brooke Franklin: “The best lesson I learned was even when things seem tough, you have to power through. Life will always get better. It may seem like it’s the ‘end of the world,’ but it ain’t! I have had a negative attitude during struggles in my life, but learned if I keep my head high, it helps soften the blow. I can look back at my past situations and reflect on how much I grew as a person. In order to grow, you must understand what it means to struggle. I am currently going through a difficult time in my life, but at the end of the day I am still happy and know the best is yet to know. It will all be OK in the end. If it’s not OK, it’s not the end.”
Mallory Rinnels: “The best thing I have ever learned is how important work ethic can be. It teaches you to work hard, discipline, responsibility and appreciation. Work ethic is something you can carry with you wherever you go in life, roaming from jobs to daily life. I am proud to say I have strong work ethic, it has taught me so much and has made a better person.”
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Marcey Hand: “A long time ago I learned that tomorrow is a new day … and every day is a gift. It’s so easy to get caught up in the moment, bogged down by the stresses of everyday life. It’s easy to lose hope and faith and love, but it helps to remind ourselves that tomorrow is a new day, a fresh start, another chance for, well, anything really. Hard days are a reality for every one of us. Sometimes strings of hard days turn into weeks and then into months, but at night as you lie in your bed there is a peace in knowing tomorrow is a new day, with so much potential, new opportunities, second chances and unforeseen blessings. ”
Lauren Baker: “Don’t allow pain from your past, or present for that matter, to linger and cause you suffering, but don’t suppress it either. Find a way to process and heal. I still sometimes deal with pain from my past, and it is so hard to overcome that pain. Surround yourself with those who care for you. Something I say to myself all the time is, never take anyone for granted because within a blink of an eye, they can be gone. Remember those scars make who you are, but don’t let them stop you from living your life to the fullest.” By Staff Writer Madison
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Culture Clash Misappropriation big issue for Japanese stereotypes school girls and hightech gadgets — a place where everyone adores anime and won’t find that body pillow of yours creepy at all. To them, everything is cute or otherwise improved just by measure
pan. Starting with the anime thing. Otaku isn’t a compliment. It never was. Anime is no more popular there than it is in the West, and more often than not, it’s viewed as kids’ shows.
“These people are trying to imitate another country’s culture based on what they see in Japanese cartoons ...” of being Japanese. Often they will wish to move to Japan, or that they were born there. This is wrong, and they are wrong. To begin by bursting this little bubble, I am going to point out the cruel truths of Ja-
Otaku are typically viewed and treated as the underbelly of society, labelled as creepy perverts, like the Western basement-dweller stereotype. The prime minister literally said that tsunamis were caused by God’s anger
at Otaku culture. As for the hightech stereotype, it’s actually the opposite. Japan tends to err on the low-tech end of the spectrum. Most cellular phones are the classic flip-phones you don’t see much anymore in America. Many places do not take cards, and ATM machines are actually fairly rare. Most homes do not have central heating. The country is rather industrialised, but not hightech. As for the concept of Utopia, they’re far from it. Japanese culture is not cute. It’s intense — full of judgement, pressure, stress and one of the high-
est suicide rates in the world. The country is overpopulated for its size and has a deep sense of ingrained fear or disdain for foreigners. If you moved to Japan, you would likely not be welcomed. You’d be more likely to experience a taste of good ol’ fashioned racism, in one of the rare occasions where it’s directed at white people (or literally any race that isn’t Japanese, including other kinds of Asian). Disillusioned yet?
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She may be 92 years old, but Marian Christiason is sharp as a tack. Born and raised on a farm in Ceresco, Neb., Christiason graduated from a country school in the eighth grade. She then moved to Iowa, where after graduating from high school, she found a job at a sheet metal company constructing B-25s. The United States was amidst World War II at the time, and the Northern American Aviation Company was in need of workers, so Marian took it upon herself to become a Rosie Riveter. It was through the Northern American Aviation Company that Marion ended up meeting her husband, Milo. For them, it was love at first sight. Milo proposed only five short weeks after meeting Marian, and the two were married a mere week after that. They were together for 72 years. Because Marion spent close to 80 percent of her life with her husband, one could probably say that she knows a little bit about relation-
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ships. When giving her insight as to what she thought dating should be like in high school, Marion said she thought that the severity high schoolers put on relationships is just down right silly. “In my age, you just didn’t get that serious,” she said shaking her head. “You dated a lot of boys. That was considered healthy, you know? You just don’t get so serious in high school,” she said with a laugh. “I say have fun in high school. Just have fun. That’s supposed to be one of the happiest times of your life. You want to do fun things with a lot of people, and that’s that attitude I try to have now.” And maybe we should all try be a little more like Marion. We might enjoy life more if we didn’t put so much weight on everything that lies ahead of us and instead chose to live in the moment and have a little fun. By Staff Writer Clare
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With 92 years of experience to draw upon, senior citizen Marian Christiason advises high school students to “Just have fun. That’s supposed to be the happiest time in your life.”
Sports Opinions
Michigan upset opens Iowa’s door to postseason possibilities As huge upsets happen across the college football league, the Big 10 has some major changes in rankings. Iowa still may not be ranked, but with a major upset against Michigan (14-13), the possibility of a bowl game is back on the table. When freshman kicker Keith Duncan kicked a 33-yard field goal to win the game against Michigan, you could tell that the Hawkeyes hadn’t given up yet. As all of Kinnick field was raided with Iowa fans, they not only left Michigan fans in shock and disbelief, they also shook up a lot of teams in the college football rankings. Looking like a whole new team after falling to Penn State last week with a score of 41-14, this shows that their defense can really put up a fight, and the offensive output of Akrum Wadley, a junior running back, also took a step into the spotlight as he finished with 167 yards total — 115 rushing and 52 receiving yards. After being run over for 600+ yards against Penn State, some expected that this would be the defensive line we will see against the Huskers, but maybe the Michigan game shows the Hawkeyes have learned their lesson to have a certain spark to show who’s best against Nebraska in two weeks. To win against Nebraska they would need to kill their offensive line and open holes for Wadley. They also can’t allow 6’1, 220 pounds of pure muscle, Tommy Armstrong to make or find holes. Armstrong is unpredictable with his playmaking skills. One minute it seems as
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“As all of Kinnick field was raided with Iowa fans, they not only left Michigan fans in shock and disbelief, they also shook up a lot of teams in the college football rankings.” if he’s scouting out a receiver, but then he finds a hole to slip through and goes 10+ yards. If Iowa wants another win to go on their record, the team is going to have to work as a team, which means the outside linebacker and the inside linebacker will have to seal the ends and let no runs past them. So far outside linebacker (Ben Niemann) and inside linebacker (Bo Bower) have been doing a decent job burning the tips of the line and hitting low and hard. Middle Linebacker Josey Jewell could improve with his tackling of his inside runs. Iowa’s head was screwed on straight against Michigan. It takes all the effort on the team to win football games, but only one player whose head is loose to mess it up for all. By Staff Writer Jibreel
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Division III deserves sports scholarships There are 442 Division III schools across 34 different states. Dlll colleges are typically smaller universities, and many are private schools, which means the admissions and requirements are different than other bigger Dl and Dll schools. Division III is considered to be the lowest of athletic competition. It is also against NCAA rules to give athletic scholarships to players. Even though the competition is at it’s lowest, there are many Dl and Dll athletes at Dlll schools. Most choose Division III because it was a better fit for their academics. Lots of people think it is unfair that Dlll schools cannot give scholarships. The NCAA says that students come to these schools for a specific education and just play for the love of the game. Even though some athletes have worked just as hard and compete as intensely, they may not have the skills to get into bigger schools. It makes it a lot harder for coaches to recruit because they cannot give scholarships, which are deal breakers in a lot of cases. They lose lots of recruits to bigger schools because they cannot give money to athletes. Although they cannot provide scholarships, they can boost admissions odds for promising recruits. This makes it easier for student athletes to get in, but not cheaper. Schools can and do give financial aid through leadership grants, but they are not full rides like the ones offered in other schools. Even attention on television decreased after Dlll sport championships were taken off of the air, with no talk of them returning. Also, the amount of
practice time per week at these colleges is reduced. To keep coaches from breaking rules, the NCAA requires each Division III school to report how much money it gives to students who play sports and how much money it gives to nonathletes. These numbers show that athletes at Division III schools on average, aren’t getting more money than nonathletes. Players make up over 20 percent of the student body at most DIII schools. If it suspects a violation at a DIII school, the NCAA won’t start an investigation until the school’s reports raise a red flag. An example of this would be seeing that athletes receive 8 percent more than non athletes. Because schools give financial aid to students, sometimes coaches or schools break rules by using this money to give out a scholarship, which is illegal. There have been speculations and investigations when schools pay athletes to attend and play well illegally. This is more typical in bigger colleges, and it violates many NCAA rules. In 20102011 an investigation took place after speculations of Cam Newton, Heisman winner and then future quarterback of the Carolina Panthers accepted money from Auburn University during his career there. Despite NCAA rules, he later regained eligibility. Every year, the college athletic association has to investigate schools for violating recruiting policies, especially in Division lll because they cannot offer scholarship. With strict NCAA rules, this ongoing debate looks to continue in Division lll colleges By Staff Writer Jack
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SPORTS Volleyball team captures runner up at State The women’s volleyball team’s goal from day one was to make it to the 5A state championships in November, and they definitely didn’t fall short. The women started off the postseason by beating Fort Dodge and Sioux City East at home to qualify for the state tournament. In their first round at State, they played 12th-ranked West Des Moines Dowling, who they had seen twice before. Later in the semis, they played fifth-ranked Ankeny, and then in the finals they played second-ranked Ankeny Centennial, who were the two time defending state champions. The Tigers swept every opponent by scores of 3-0 until they lost the championship 0-3 to Centennial on the Nov. 11. It was a rough loss for the girls, but the team still managed to find positivity in the experience. Coach Matt Johnson said he was very proud of his girls and all that they accomplished. “Making it to the state tournament is an awesome accomplishment and something we want every Tiger volleyball team to experience. To play in the neat venue in front of family and friends makes for some pretty great memories for our girls,” he said. And playing at the Cell was definitely quite the adventure. Senior Taylor Sernett described her emotions when walking into Cell Arena for the first time. “It’s crazy. Especially the first few days when there are two courts going. It’s just so loud, and you can hear the crowd yelling, but at the same time you’re focused on the game, and you kind of just zone everything out too. It’s crazy.” The girls wouldn’t have wanted to experience it with anyone but each other. “We have a lot of fun. When you’re together every day for as long as we’ve been together, you just get really close to one another,” senior Elizabeth Relph said. “I’ve made a lot of friends through volleyball. Obviously, I’m not the best girl out there, but it doesn’t really matter to the other girls on the team because we’re all friends. It’s not really a matter of how good the athlete is. It’s a matter of how good the person is.” Junior Taylor Lynch described her take on the tournament. “Unfortunately it didn’t end like we wanted it to, but I’m still really proud. We played better than we did last year, and that’s something that we can keep improving upon too.” Sernett agreed. “I mean obviously I wish that we would have played that day like we had been
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In the championship game vs. Ankeny Centennial on Nov. 11, the women’s volleyball team lost the match in straight sets after sweeping the other Ankeny school in the semifinals. playing. That was kind of disappointing, but at the same time, the fact that we made it that far is really incredible.” While it can be said that a state championship would have been amazing, the girls realized that the
experience in itself was worth so much more than a title. And ultimately, with six out of six starters returning next fall, the team has high hopes of pulling of a state championship next year anyway.
“We’re just going to keep on growing and getting better,” Lynch said with a smile. “We’re going to come back next year and we’re going to finish what we started.”
Majda Suljic Is a junior on the volleyball team that finished in second place last week. How long have you been playing and what made you want to go out for the high school team? “I’ve been playing competitively since I was about seven. I started out YMCA, and then I started club in fifth grade, and I’ve been playing since. I went out for the high school team because volleyball is in my family. Both of my parents play competitively, so it’s just kind of something I grew up with. It’s just kind of custom.” How did it feel to be No. 1 all season and then go to State? “It’s kind of hard to put into words. It’s very exciting to be No. 1, and it was kind of nerve wracking because we knew we had a huge target on our back, and then State was kind of a place for us to prove why we were No. 1, prove why we were there all season.” What are you looking forward to next year on the team? “Just having the same squad and seeing just how far we can grow during our club seasons and come back and, you know, regroup, just get to play together again.” How did you do during State? “I made top three in aces. I had five aces in State, and I made top four for digs with 24 digs.” What do you do for training outside of the season? “Well, I play club, so then when I’m not playing club like during the summer, I play beach volleyball, and both of my parents play, so I always play like pickup leagues with them or in open gyms and tournaments like other adults, so I have always had the exposure. I also have my lifting, like I’ll go lifting with my dad or at the school.”