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45 musicians accepted into All-State On Saturday, Oct. 20, 45 of Cedar Falls’ ninth through 12th grade band, orchestra and choir students secured a spot at the All-State music festival taking place on Nov. 15- 17. Twenty students from band, 16 from choir and nine from orchestra that attended were accepted on Saturday.

The festival honors students who excel with the music they take part in and gives them an opportunity to share with others who equally excel. Students practice scales, chords and music to prepare for the audition where they will perform in front of multiple judges in hopes of receiving one of the limited spots at the festival.

Musicians are eligible to try out for All State when they reach ninth grade, and can continue trying out until 12th grade, though being accepted once doesn’t mean an automatic acceptance the following years they try out. Judges often change what they are looking for in musicians and may not accept someone who received a solo in the festival the previous year.

This uncertainty evokes stress in the musicians. “This year is a huge relief after making it the last two years and having a lot of pressure to succeed again. It’s also just happiness and joy again, since it’s been a big part of my life, and success is pretty great to experience,” senior William Sims said. Sims has made it into All State on the saxophone his sophomore, junior and senior year.

Though not everyone who tries out for All State makes it in, the process of working hard for something and building con-

All State Choir Katherine Lawson- Soprano Kellen Chenoweth- Soprano Madison Vetter- Soprano Willa Eacret- Soprano Jamie Knox- Soprano Kallista Mohl- Alto Lydia Ochoa- Alto Julia Grey- Alto Isaac Morlan- Tenor Ian Lewis-Tenor Owen Ausborn- Tenor DaQuevion Burke- Tenor Lyle Conditt- Bass Gus Ferguson- Bass Sam Lubs- Bass Noah Rouw- Bass

All State Orchestra Astoria Chao- Violin Klaertje Hesselink- Violin Mindy Li- Violin Taylor Hanson- Violin Bhoomika Shettigar - Violin Jenna Atkins - Violin Kelly Kestner-Viola Andrew Mord- Cello

All State Band Olivia Heinen- Flute Alexandra Somodi- Flute Abby Townsend- Flute Elise Patton- Clarinet Emma Fuchtman- Clarinet Antoine Cuhat- Clarinet Anastasia Davidson- Clarinet Sally Fry- Clarinet Megan Smith- Clarinet David Butler- Bass Clarinet William Sims- Alto Sax Jax Barry- Alto Sax Johnny Hartleip- Tenor Sax Emma Cryer-Trumpet Grace Hertz- French Horn Ethan Kober- Alternate French Horn Annika Strohm- Euphonium Jacob Oltoff- Tuba Ben Campbell- Alternate Percussion

fidence to go before a judge proves itself to be a great learning experience. “Just to be able to practice the music, you have to study and work on things with lots of detail and practice a lot. The idea of doing something over and over again and improving it every time is one of the things that helps musicians the most,” sophomore Kallista Mohl said. Mohl tried out for the first time this year on voice and accomplished the goal she had since fifth grade of being a part of All State.

Williams, a musician who tried out his freshman year but struggled with nerves, grew from the process of trying out. This process eventually led to future success.

“With my first year, I tried out as a fresh-

man, and I did not succeed in the audition.

I prepared well, and I was doing well before leading up to it, but I experienced some really difficult failure, and it was really hard for me to go through, but through that experience I learned how to deal with failure better,” Williams said.

When auditioning for All State, musicians try out with others to increase the chance of the group or individuals making it in. Because of this process of auditioning in a small group, musicians learn how to listen to each other and play well together. “In All State you learn to work together as an individual. If you need to back down, you back down a lot. If you need to play out, you play out,” senior Astoria Chao said. This will be

Chao’s fourth time making it into All State on the violin.

Being a part of All State is an out of this world experience for many musicians because they not only learn about themselves as humans and musicians; but at the end of all the hard work, they get to share the experience of playing or singing in a room full of musicians who value the art just as much as they do. “It’s super exciting because the orchestra there is amazing, and playing with all the band instruments in a symphony, it feels like a whirlwind around you when you play,” Chao said.

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because it’s more convenient to be on your own time schedule, and I’m able to leave whenever I want before school,” Francis said.

For student athletes or those involved in extracurriculars, driving can make a world of difference. “If you’re carrying something for school like a sports bag, you can put that in your car instead of using your locker,” Francis said. “With parking, it depends on if you get to school later rather than earlier because if you don’t get to school early enough, it can potentially become an issue.”

Iowa weather is unpredictable; it can go from 70 degrees to 30 and a slight snow within a couple of days. Driving is not only significantly more convenient than walking, busing, biking and other options, but it’s also safer.

On the other hand, walking to school is often the last resort, or just most convenient for many families. Freshman Macy Borglum from Holmes Junior High walks to school almost every day.

“Walking is really my only option sometimes, especially on Mondays. Mondays are late start, and school starts at 9:30 instead of 8, so my parents are always already at work,” she said.

Students commonly walk when they live

close enough to the point where it doesn’t become an obstacle. “I live a few blocks from school as it is, so it’s usually not an issue. The only time it’s super inconvenient is when the weather is extreme, like when it’s snowing, raining really hard or even very hot or windy,” Borglum said.

Despite the setbacks, Borglum finds it to be the most convenient in the long run.

“It ends up taking less time by walking for me. When you add up the time it takes to get in a car or bus and then deal with the traffic of kids getting dropped off and finding a parking spot, that takes the most time,” she said.

Busing is the norm for a high population of students. Some students are obliged to since they live too far away to walk, while some have the opposite issue of living too close and not making the cut.

Taking a bus in the morning can either give students an opportunity to socialize with friends on the same bus in the morning or afternoon, or it can be a nuisance overall.

Another freshman, Lillia Willett from Holmes Junior High, has experience with busing daily.

“I live pretty far out from Holmes, so I

have to bus every day. My experiences vary from morning to after school.”

Willett sometimes takes the bus in the morning; otherwise, her mom takes her every other day. After school, she has no other option but to have to ride the bus home every day.

“When I ride in the morning, it’s always calmer environment. It might be because we’re all still half asleep, that there’s fewer people or because just in general the people are more laid back. I guess I’ll never know, but I never ride the bus with the same group of people from morning to afternoon,” Willett said.

“My ride back home is a completely different story. Kids all ages from seventh to ninth grade get extremely rowdy, often ending up in a stern warning from my bus driver. Lots of kids experience this every day, including me.”

Students feel safe riding the bus. Willett said, “I feel safe while riding the bus. It’s the drivers job to get us from school to home and vice versa safely, so I’m usually not worried. Sometimes when the weather gets distracting, the kids on the bus don’t help the situation by not being respectful.”

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Hi-Line survey reveals how Peet students arrive to school Whether you’re driving, riding the bus, biking or walking, odds are there are bound to be road bumps on the commute to school, sometimes literally.

On a recent survey of 60 Peet Junior High students, during typically warm weather seasons, over half of them carpool or get a ride with their family to and from school. Second most popular from that, 16 of 60 students ride the bus to and from school, while seven of 60 bike to school and finally only two out of the 60 walk to school on a regular basis.

When cold weather factors into commuting, it’s a whole other ball game.

Out of 60 students, it’s split directly in half between taking a bus to school or taking a car to either carpool or get a ride from a family member.

While driving may seem like the most consistent option to the vast majority of students in terms of speed and time management, along with it come its own issues.

Parking is a hit or miss when it comes to mornings, and some students even find it less convenient to drive when they live close because parking can cause them to have to walk further in the end anyway.

Senior Allie Francis said, “I drive to school

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Symphony enriches lives of people of all ages

The Disney production of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is returning to Gallagher Bluedorn big screen for a concert presentation by the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony on Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. The symphony’s full orchestra will be playing live along with the film.

Artistic director Pauline Barrett and conductor Jason Weinberger said it was a perfect time for the film as people are already in the holiday season. “We have this opportunity to play this movie, ‘A Nightmare Before Christmas.’ It’s perfect. It sits right there between Halloween and Christmas, so it’s something people will be thinking about already in their lives,” Weinberger said.

Also wanting to attract more diverse and younger crowds with their pieces, Weinberger chose this film as a way to do so. “I think Napster was the first thing that changed the game, but now really the way people listen to music, that’s really revolutionized the whole industry. I think that period of time is about 10 or 15 years, has really been when orchestras have tried to think about how can we attract more of a diverse audience and a younger audience,” he said.

From Weinberger’s experience working with a symphony and playing a musical instrument in high school, he said

that listening and participating in music is really beneficial to one’s development. “For me, personally, my experience playing music as a middle school/high school kid was amazing. It totally changed my life, set me on my path. I think it is an activity that gives back to you as much as you put into it, or in that sense, it’s really wonderful to do at that point in your life,” Weinberger said. “When I was in high school, I used to go hear my local orchestra. I got kind of involved with them, helping to promote their concerts at my high school, and that was really important to me because I had a great experience hearing some of these pieces. I learned a lot about music, saw what was out there, what the possibilities were.”

From the exposure of to a symphony or orchestra, Weinberger said he thinks children are more likely to gravitate toward instruments and explore music. “I think definitely in my experience when kids have heard a symphony/orchestra play they seem more inclined to play an instrument so I think that in and out of itself is a kind of a pretty big deal.”

Whether or not one plays an instrument now or will ever in one’s life, Weinberger said listening to a piece of music is an enriching experience and takes one out of their normal routine. “There is kind of a whole world of experiences that

you don’t have in your daily lives or you don’t get through TV or whatever. Regardless of if you play an instrument or not, it’s like a window into a whole other world in your regular routine. It’s quite unique, and it has this incredible history. It’s very much a living art,” he said.

Because of the enrichment and learning one receives from listening to music, Weinberger wants to expose more kids and more diverse crowds to the art. Weinberger also said the symphony is a wonderful way to lead children to a life full of music. “I also think if kids get a chance to make music, that’s the best possible outcome. Sometimes we’re performing music for families and kids, and there is a message there. This is almost your gateway and the next step you’re off and starting to sing in choir or playing in band. It’s something that changed a lot of people’s life, and so that’s why it’s one of the things we focus on,” he said.

Tickets for the show are available on the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony website at https://wcfsymphony.org/ event/concert-the-nightmare-before-christmas/ or at the Gallagher Bluedorn box office.

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‘Trunk or Treat’ brings large crowd

On Oct. 28, students filled the high school parking lot with fully decorated cars. Children came to the annual trunk or treat to take candy from the students and to view their theme designed trunks, like Harry Potter top left. Top right, sophomore Clare Williams helped give out candy at her trunk. Bottom left, is vice president Abby Keiser. Bottom right, sophomore Mandy Warren hands out candy in a panda suit.

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Q: What inspired your Look?

A: The warm colors and the vibe I and many others get from the fall season really inspired my outfit.

Q: Where do you get your clothes?

A: I get most of my clothes from American Eagle.

It’s sometimes hard to see everything when I go into a store to shop, so I tend toward online shopping. That way I can see a more widely spaced out selection of many more clothes.

Q: What's your favorite part about the outfit?

A: My favorite part of my look would have to be my pants. They give me kind of a vintage feel and are super comfortable and my style.

Q: What's your “go to” look for the fall?

A: Probably leggings and a sweatshirt. It’s the most practical thing to wear all day for school.

Q: Do you have any tips or tricks for finding your style?

A: My advice would be to be yourself when picking out clothes, even though it sounds cheesy. You’re really the only person that knows your own specific style, so pick what you like.

Q: What inspired your Look?

A: I get a lot of my fashion sense from my older sister, and I usually put on what looks the most comfortable that morning.

Q: Where do you get your clothes?

A: I get my clothes at anywhere that's cheap really. I don’t care about brand name stuff, so Target is a go to.

Q: What's your favorite part about the outfit?

A: Usually my favorite part of an outfit is when the pants have pockets big enough for me to put my phone in them so it’s more convenient.

Q: What's your “go to” look for the fall?

A: Typically, I aim toward warmer colors and clothes. Sweaters and jeans are always good and comfy for a school day.

Q: Do you have any tips or tricks for finding your style?

A: I take looks that I like that other people wear and personalize them to my liking. I’ll sometimes watch a music video or two just to look at the clothing styles.

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Sarah Campbell

Q: What inspired your Look?

A: This is an outfit that I'll wear a lot, but I was kind of going after a theme of blue with silver accents. The red in my flowy jacket adds a little bit of eye-catching contrast.

Q: Where do you get your clothes?

A: I get a lot of my stuff from my mom, to be honest, but I typically get my own stuff from Kohls.

Q: What's your favorite part about the outfit?

A: My favorite part of my outfit is the dark blue flowy, jacket-like piece with the butterflies.

Q: What's your “go to” look for the fall?

A: I typically wear jeans and a T-shirt with some sort of decoration, whether that be earrings, a necklace, a scarf or a jacket.

Q: Do you have any tips or tricks for finding your style?

A: Variety and color scheme. Don't wear the same thing. Mix it up, and make sure that the colors and patterns go together. Also, try to accentuate one thing. This draws the eye and makes you stand out.

Q: What inspired your Look?

A: My look is inspired by the 1990s.

Q: Where do you get your clothes?

A: I get my clothes from mainly Express, American Eagle and Von Maur. Though when I go out of town I always find good prices at Nordstrom or Forever 21.

Q: What's your favorite part about the outfit?

A: My favorite part about the outfit is probably the mom jeans. They add a little edge to the outfit. Jeans go with almost everything, so they are a great staple to own.

Q: What's your “go to” look for the fall?

A: My “go to” look is jeans and a sweater.

They are comfortable and effortlessly cute together.

Q: Do you have any tips or tricks for finding your style?

A: Go to any social media app and search fashion or style. Different types will show up and you can look through them to find items that you like. Then you have to find the clothes that will look good on you and if it is comfortable.

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In a Tiger Hi-line survey, over half of students listen to music when studying When CFHS students are tuned in to their studies, an overwhelming majority are simultaneously tuned in to music.

In a survey of 80 students, 94.4 percent said that they listen to music while doing homework, and 83.3 percent said that they think music benefits them while studying, but the question of music’s merits for improving studies is still out.

According to Carolina Kuepper-Tetzel, a professor at the University of Dundee in the UK, music that is soothing and relaxing, usually without lyrics, can help students zone out distractions and focus on their work more. Listening to music during a long study session can also improve endurance and put students in a more positive mood.

According to KuepperTetzel, music is also proven to help reduce anxiety and help with student stress.

“When I’m listening to music I let go of everything and zone in on one thing and it gives me a stress free area where I can ignore all the stress around me and it calms me enough to focus on my work,” junior Jibreel Bailey said.

But not all music can help you study, as music with heavy beats or distracting lyrics can

completely take you off of your study path, Kuepper-Tetzel stated.

“I listen to calming music when I study, but if I try to listen to loud music or distracting lyrics, it gets me too pumped up to focus and study,” sophomore Samantha Leeper said Senior Alice Van Patten said, “It ultimately depends on what you're listening to. The music should not be so engaging that you get distracted by it, but not so boring that you feel the need to change it every minute. Listening to music

can be beneficial while studying by keeping you focused on studying rather than getting distracted by other things happening around you.”

The most common genre of music that is associated with studying is classical music and that is because of the Mozart effect. The Mozart effect is based off a study conducted

by Frances Rauscher in 1993 where students had an increase in cognitive ability and response time while listening to a Mozart sonata. This allowed them to not only finish

their homework faster, but be more insightful with their work.

Allison Engel, an award winning reporter for the University of Southern Carolina, also supports classical music and its relaxation benefits. “Children who listened to classical music for one hour a day over a sixmonth period exhibited brain changes that indicated greater levels of relaxation — even when the children were not asked to pay attention to the music.”

Though that doesn’t mean students have to limit themselves to just classical music when trying to improve study habits. Only 13.2 percent of those surveyed said they listened to classical music when they study.

It all comes down to personal preference and what gets one focused on one’s work the best. The type of music that students want to add to their study playlist would be the music where they turn it on and 15 minutes later and realize they haven’t heard any of it. This can be from a wide variety of genres, not just classical. That doesn’t mean all music is perfect for studying though.

Those who find themselves bobbing their heads while banging their pencils on their desks instead of working may not be tuned in to the best

What you can do after checking your engines temperature is open your hood and look to see if the liquid in the radiator reaches the full line in the coolant reservoir. If it doesn’t, add a 50/50 mix of water and coolant until it does. However, some coolants will be premixed, so make sure to check the bottle. Afterward, close it up if you opened it and make sure you don’t have any leaks.

Next, if you can, shelter your car. Keeping it out of the snow will help keep it in top condition, but that’s not an option for everybody, so if you can’t than invest in a car cover for these upcoming winter months. Doing so will protect your vehicle from snow, ice, and salt used on the roads.

You should also check your heater system for

your own sake. Make sure the core isn’t leaking, the blowers work and your window defroster is operating.

You can’t drive if you can’t see. Along with this, it’s also a good idea to inspect your windshield wipers and make sure they aren’t worn or hardened. If they’re streaking (not wiping everything off, like rain) or making unusual noises, it may be time to replace them.

Another tip is to check your car's electrical system, like your battery, less you be stuck on the road once again. Some signs you may need a new battery are a slow engine crank (if your car takes longer than usual to start up and throws a fit, be suspicious), an active check engine light, low battery fluid or a battery leak.

Next, and this is a constant tip to keep your car

in good shape, is maintain fluids. Keep your gas tank up and don’t let your low gas light come on. It could mean future trouble since doing so wears on your engine.

This next step is another big important one and it involves your tires.

When the cold temperatures come along, your tires pressure can change and may require a quick check up. All you have to do it check the tire pressure and put as much air in it as you need at a local gas station (if you don’t have equipment at home.)

If you don’t know what the pressure needs to be, there are ways to check. In newer cars, the recommended tire pressure is commonly listed on a sticker in the drivers door. If it’s not, you can usually find it in the owner's manual. However, if none of these options

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Out of 75 responses, 65.3% of students said that they listen to music when hey study. About 28% said that they sometimes tune into music when they study.

songs to listen to while studying. For those who usually listen to rap with strong beats and loud lyrics, R&B might be a good place to look for some study music as it offers similar styles to rap/hip-hop music with more relaxed beats and more soothing lyrics. “I normally listen to rap music but when I study it is too distracting so I listen to R&B instead because it is more calming and it makes it easier for me to focus,” sophomore Carter Svoboda said.

The last thing to look out for is when one finally finish a playlist and gets settled in. Students should put their phones in a place where they can’t access them easily to prevent themselves from constantly changing the song until they get just the right one. Music should not be the key focus when students sit down to study, and if they feel the need to constantly change the song, then the music is doing more harm than good.

“I like listening to music when I study, but if I have to change the song every couple of minutes it snaps me out of my zone and it is more difficult to get my work done,” senior McKenna Holahan said.

work for you, most passenger cars recommended 32 psi to 35 psi in the cold.

On the topic of tires, it’s always good to check your tire treads so you don’t go skidding off the road. To do so, use the Lincoln penny test. Insert a penny into your tire tread with the top of Lincoln's head pointing inward toward the tire. If you can see all of Lincoln’s head, you need to replace it.

To finish up, always be prepared for a crash or getting stuck in the snow.

Keep blankets in your car, a phone charger, a shovel if you can, water and a window scraper. You never know what you’ll need in a time of emergency. In the event that you do get stuck, always use your cellphone to call for help first.

Safe driving!

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With winter coming, safe driving a priority Here in Iowa, we get a ridiculous amount of snow during the winter months.

Many of us use cars to get to school and other locations, and, as we all know, snow isn’t kind on vehicles, so here’s how you can keep your transportation in reliable condition and ready to take on the ice.

First, check your antifreeze. Your antifreeze prevents overheating in your car engine, along with protecting if from corrosion and aids heat transfer.

If you don’t have the right proportion, your car will overheat trying to warm itself up in the freezing temperatures and you’ll be stuck on the side of the road in the snow.

Before doing this, however, do it when your engine is cold. If you do it while it’s hot, the contents can and will spray out and burn you.

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HI-LINE Easy frosting application helps cakes look elevated Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018

Steps to frost a marbled cake

Icing a cake has always been seen as a talent or something that takes years to perfect, but, in fact it’s very easy to make an amazing cake.

The recipe to make a basic buttercream Icing that I used is made by The Icing Artist on her website.

You can use store bought icing as well if you don't want to make it.

How to make a Marbled Spread Cake.

Place your cake on a flat surface; I used a plastic lid on top of a upside down paper plate to make it even.

Next, put what is called a crumb coat on the cake. A crumb coat is a thin layer of your base color that makes the surface of the cake smooth.

Place you're frosting in a piping bag if you have them, but I used zip lock bag with the corner snipped off.

Make small thick streaks of the frosting of the cake over the entire cake, I did the same thing on a piece of food safe Saran Wrap for the top of the cake and then flipped it over and peeled the Saran Wrap. You don't have to use the Saran Wrap.

Next use an offset spatula to smooth the edges on the sides and top, to make it look marbled only, go from one side to the other.

If you don't have an offset spatula like me, I used the flat edge of a piece of cardboard wrapped in Saran

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Even using the offset spatula for my cardboard option, it can still look a bit rough, but to make it even smoother, you can use the backside of a paper towel and lightly rub it onto the set frosting. The frosting must be a but harder for this to work.

This step is optional because you could leave the cake like this marbled look or you can add some simple details. I replaced the Saran Wrap on the cardboard and used black icing to make a flower by drawing it onto the the cardboard.

You can use a stencil under the Saran Wrap but make sure the image is reversed so when it’s placed onto the cake, it's flipped again, so it looks just like the image.

Next, I laid the Saran Wrap on the top of the cake and pulled it off, placing the design on the cake.

Lastly, let it sit for a few minutes so you can transfer it to a plate and serve.

I really love this way of decorating cakes because it's simple to do but looks amazing, and you can customize it to whatever you need. The frosting itself can also be changed to what you want and the flavor you like. To make the simple frosting I used to make this cake you will need

To add the rose design, frost your flower onto Saran Wrap and then place the design and lightly flatten it out. Then, peel the Saran Wrap off, and a beautiful flower appears.

Icing Ingredients: 1/4 cup room temperature butter (or dairy free butter) 3/4 cup vegetable shortening 1 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. butter flavor 3-6 tsp. water 4 cups icing sugar pinch of salt 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

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Icing Directions: How to make it: Cream together the butter and shortening.

Next add in your salt, vanilla and butter flavor and mix until it is well incorporated.

Slowly add in the icing/powdered sugar and water, If the icing is too stiff, add in a little bit of water till it is your desired consistency. Same thing if it’s too soft. Add a small amount icing/powdered sugar.

Mix on the icing for about a few minutes, 3 minutes at a minimum.

Lastly, for easy application, place icing into ziplock bags with a corner snipped or a piping bag.

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Senior continues holiday tradition with acts of giving

For senior Rachel Osterhaus, philanthropy is an important aspect of life.

“Giving back has always been something that has been important to me,” Osterhaus said.

For years, donating has been a major part of Osterhaus’s holiday routine, and with each year, new aspects come into play to create a bigger and better gift to the community.

“Last year around the holidays I adopted a family for Christmas, but this year, some backpacks were on sale where I work, and I had this idea to fill backpacks with school supplies for children rather than adopting a family.”

While the ever popular act of adopting a family in need and helping to supply them with Christmas presents is very popular and beneficial, Osterhaus had a different idea on how to serve her community.

“While I really enjoyed adopting a family last year, I could help many more kids this way, and it would be the same concept,” Osterhaus said.

Although Osterhaus is juggling this project on her own, the community has been there to help her when needed.

“I have purchased the blan-

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Senior Rachel Osterhaus prepared 20 backpacks for students with books, blankets and school supplies. kets, the coloring books, the backpacks and the crayons, and for help I have received donations from different people, which will be really helpful because I will use that money to buy picture books, and I have also received pictures books.”

While the backpacks will go to schools across the commu-

nity and benefit them greatly, Osterhaus also said she hopes to drive home a lesson to everyone as well.

“I want people to realize the importance of giving back to the community. Growing up, I was given a surplus of opportunities, and I was never faced with some of the challenges that many kids in our

community face. I want to use the advantages that I have been given to help kids have the opportunities that I had as a child,” Osterhaus said.

Osterhaus encouraged others to see the good that giving back can do for them.

“I want others to take from this that they can use the advantages that they have been

Violinist focuses to balance school, music Senior Taylor Hanson has been playing the violin since she was three years old. Although she is very serious about the instrument, participating in multiple music groups outside of school, one of her main priorities with the instrument is to have fun. Hanson has made it into the All State music festival all four years she has tried out and plans on taking her talents to Iowa State.

When did you start playing violin?

I started playing when I was three years old.

What are your personal goals with the violin?

My personal goal is to continue to improve while having fun doing so.

Do you play any other instruments?

Yes, I play oboe and

saxophone in band.

Do you play any other music on your violin besides classical music/the music learned in school?

Yes, I’ve played electric violin music before—specifically some of Lindsey Stirling’s music. I like playing all styles of music.

Do you plan on pursuing the violin after high school?

I do. I’m going to play in the orchestra at Iowa State next year and might pursue a minor in music.

How much do you practice?

I try to practice every day, but it ends up being more like five-six days a week for about an hour every day.

What is your motivation to keep playing and practicing?

My motivation to keep

practicing/playing is the music things I’m involved in outside of school. I play in Suzuki recitals, which motivates me to keep practicing solo pieces. I also do NIYO ( Northern Iowa Youth Orchestra), chamber groups and other honors orchestra to keep involved in orchestra and groups outside of school.

What is your biggest accomplishment regarding the violin?

My biggest accomplishment would be auditioning and being accepted into All State all four years.

Who has contributed to your success the most?

The person that has contributed most to my success would be my mom. When I was younger she motivated me to practice, and now she supports me and cheers me on for all the auditions

gifted to help others.”

Those who would like to help Osterhaus give back to the community can donate gently used picture books or cash to english teacher Ms. Griffin’s room 201 until Nov. 9.

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What is your best memory with the violin?

I have many good memories because I’ve been playing so long, but one of my best memories would be going to All State with my friends. I love getting to play music for three days alongside my friends and hanging out with all the musicians from our high school.

Who is your biggest violin/musician role model?

My biggest role model would either be my violin teacher Ross Winter or professional violinist Joshua Bell.

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“Little Monsters” is a book written by author Kara Thomas (28), published earlier in the summer of 2017. This book is rightly listed in the thriller, mystery and suspense category, as it will leave you at the edge of your seat, eyes wide as you tur n to each new page.

The story starts out introducing the main character, Kacey, and her strange love-hate relationship with her two best friends, Bailey and Jade.

Something about the way Kacey talks about their relationship makes the reader slightly wary of the two friends from the very beginning as this line clearly shows: “Sneak out. I don’t

have a choice: if I say no, they’ll make sure I’m fully aware of how much fun they had without me.”

The mysterious call of a legend, the Red Woman, brings the friends out into the night and out to the bar n where the ghost of the woman can supposedly be seen. Though the three are accompanied by Kacey’s sweet, younger half-sister, they tread on into the night. A few scares and seemingly tricks of the mind later, they play off the night as a strange night that they best not bring up again.

But not too long after, when Bailey goes missing the night of a huge party that Kacey happened to miss, the reader quickly

Book “Little Monsters” ends with plot twist leaving reader with chills. comes to know of Kacey’s strange past and how she

came to be not only the new girl in the small town

of Broken Falls but also absorbed into a friend group of two rather unusual girls.

Kacey and Jade struggle with the disappearance of their friend, even more so when the community of Broken Falls starts to question them as well.

Kacey will quickly lear n that appearances can be deceiving, and perhaps, being the new girl, it would have been better not to trust anyone.

W ith 322 pages, “Little Monsters” is sure to run chills down readers’ spines, leaving them questioning everything until the very last page.

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‘Halloween’ returns to storyline from original classic People's greatest fears are often superficial. If you ask someone what their most significant concern is, it might be something obvious like spiders, snakes, heights, etc.

But that often isn’t really what scares them.

“Halloween” takes that idea and runs with it. While films like “The Nun,” “The Conjuring” and other favorite horror flicks focus on the fear relating to visual aspects like jump scares, “Halloween” takes a long, rusty knife and stabs it directly through the pit of your stomach. Twisting it around through the entire movie, blood constantly spews from the open wound.

And relief doesn’t come until the sight of the white credits with the black background. Only until then, does 2018’s rendition of “Halloween” release its grasp on the mind.

Laurie Strode, the main character who dealt with Michael Myers in the past, returns as broken down as you would expect. She has traumatic PTSD from when the masked man killed her family, and she has spent every waking moment hoping, waiting, for the chance to murder Myers in cold blood.

While some people’s life goals are to become a doctor, write a novel or start a family, Strode’s goal is vastly darker. Instead of the memory

New movie “Halloween” scares watchers with visual aspects that appeal to all. of walking a stage or receiving a diploma for years of hard work, she wants to hold a cold and lifeless body with red blood splattered.

That being said, David

Gordon Green, Danny McBride and Jeff Fradley did an immaculate job at character development. Flaws are apparent and relatable, as well as offering a glimpse into our-

selves and our fears. A reason why “Halloween” is as scary as it is the personification of the characters makes it seem mightily realistic. “IT,” a movie where the fear was shared amongst a hundred strangers feeling the same mesmerizing emotions, capitalized on this as well.

Good horror movies start and end with strong characters. Strode is almost an antihero concerning her flaws, but the pity and anxiety of dealing with the same mental problems in a viewer’s own life are bone-chilling. Not to mention Jamie Lee Curtis is excellent in her depressed and anxious rendition of the newly incorporated character. Finally, making the main character strong, willing to fight and a survivor is another reason why audiences should fall in love with Strode and fear every corner.

“Halloween” is a direct sequel from the original, taking place years later. You can forget the other disgustingly bad sequels in the series that do the holiday horror classic no justice. The other movies are laughable at best, offer no Twilight Zone-esque chills and fears.

It may not be on the level of some great films to come out this year like “A Star is Born,” or “Sorry to Bother You,” but it is immersive nonetheless.

With the anticipation of a

masked murderer slowly stalking around the corner with a blood spoiled knife in hand, the suspense lays around the movie like sand in the desert. It is well written; there are minimal amounts of plot holes that plague the story. The storyline could’ve been better, and there are moments in the movie that lost me. It wasn’t perfect by any means, but it does not in the least bit take away from the scariness of the film.

“Halloween” is a sequel that the open-ended movie deserved. The other renditions were all corny attempts to recapture the original, but the latest does a much better job. It by no means is the perfect movie, with irregularities scattered around, but it still shakes viewers to the core.

The sound of the original score sends shivers down the spine and hairs on the backs of necks tingle. The slow-walking suspense kept people on the edges of seats and returned the adolescent fear of shadows into the subconscious minds of all that watched.

“Halloween” isn’t quite up to the standards of last year’s hit, “IT,” but it is just as terrifying and equally as sinister. It is a must watch for the fan of the fearful.

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Every morning, 107.3 The Party drags me from unconsciousness via my radio alarm clock, which in 2018, means I’ve been waking up to the droning, unenthusiastic, barely-there “Girls Like You.” Sung by Maroon 5 and featuring Cardi B, this song has steadily stolen the No.1 spot on Billboard’s Top 40 for five weeks. It was also nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for the Best Song of the Summer.

More than anything else, this song has motivated me to get out of bed in the morning. Mainly to turn it off because if I hear it’s pathetic beat going into cardiac arrest one more time, I’m taking an ax to my alarm.

Let’s not mince words — “Girls Like You” is awful.

If this song is an earworm, it’s the kind that buries into your skull, eats away at your brain cells and ends with your musical taste in a pine box.

It opens with an acoustic guitar because there just haven’t been enough desperate-to-be-heartfelt ballads in the past few years.

Fortunately, it doesn’t last long. After just eight seconds, it fades away to be replaced by something much, much worse: Adam Levine’s voice.

Over the approximately six centuries that the Maroon 5 frontman has graced our ears, he’s evolved from moderately human (pre2010) into screeching squirrel-man (the “Animals” era) into pure machine (circa now). Nothing about how he sings this song is interesting or remarkable or emotional.

If Siri got stoned and tried for a music career, she’d have more humanity.

I’m not sure what emotion he’s trying to convey because there is nothing there. No happiness at being in a relationship, no sadness over losing one, no regret, no sorrow, no pain ... no emotion. If I didn’t read the lyrics, I wouldn’t even know what this song is about because the sound isn’t interesting enough for me to even put forth the effort required to decipher the words in it. Music doesn’t always have to be good (a fact that Maroon 5 ruthlessly abuses), but it does have to be interesting. “Girls Like

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‘Girls like you’ by band Maroon 5 featuring rapper Cardi B has 488,531,889 streams on the music streaming service, Spotify. Hitting top charts, this song was played all summer long.

You” is not.

Every second this song goes on, its beat goes further into cardiac arrest. If there’s a drum machine in the background, it’s not worth mentioning, because it doesn’t matter. I don’t want to spend too much time on Levine’s voice, but still … it’s the lowest of low-hanging fruit, and I refuse to not pick it.

Over the past five years, Levine’s best vocal performances have sounded like the scrape of a fork on a plate, or a squirrel begging for mercy while someone flogs it to death, or even a child who inhaled 20 balloons’ worth of helium and then attempted to sing opera. At his worst, he’s droning nothingness. “Girls Like You” is most definitely in the “worst” category.

When I first heard this song, I didn’t register a human presence. I still didn’t believe it until I tracked down a live version (somehow worse, by the way).

Maroon 5 has (for the past decade) been remarkable in one way: sucking. They suck like nobody else does.

It takes courage to suck as much as Maroon 5 does, but they don’t just limit their sucking to their sound. It infiltrates their videos as well.

The music video for “Girls Like You” is more dull than anything.

Like the song itself, it opens on a close-up of an acoustic guitar, and then wastes the rest of the runtime on Levine standing in a room, failing to dance to his own beat.

During the video, several female celebrities and activists appear onscreen with Levine. This has led to the song being hailed as an anthem of feminism and the empowerment of women.

This might be believable if the entire song weren’t about how he needs the mysterious “girl like you” to fulfill all his own emotional needs without ever considering hers.

There’s not really a lot of analysis that can be done for the video, mostly because ... there isn’t a lot of video. The people shown never leave the blank, vaguely blue room for a single painful second. However, the dull, droning terror of this music video doesn’t even begin to compare to the song’s lyrical content.

Maroon 5 sees no need to slowly lean in, no need to dip a toe in the water of sucking. They dive. Levine sings, “Spent 24 hours/ I need more hours with you.” The genius of rhyming “hours” with “hours” is followed by “You spend the weekend/ Getting even, ooh ooh.” I never thought I’d be craving the deep, meaningful lyrics of the Black-Eyed Peas, but here we are.

Nothing about this song makes sense and the lyrics don’t matter. They’re less words than they are sound effects. It seems necessary to point out: these people are professionals. It is their job to rhyme “you” with “ooh ooh.” After this, we come upon what is supposed to be the second

half of the first verse. Then again, it’s also repeated in the second half of the second verse, so it’s really more of a lackluster pre-chorus, followed by a lackluster … chorus? It’s impossible to really tell. There’s no notable change in the sound, but the lyrics do get more repetitive and meaningless, which usually marks the pre-chorusto-chorus transition in a Maroon 5 song. “’Cause girls like you/ Run round with guys like me.” You don’t say? Let me get this straight: there are girls, and they are similar to a “someone,” and they’re running around with guys, who are similar to Adam Levine. “Till sundown, when I come through/ I need a girl like you, yeah yeah” So ... a guy like Levine (which I take to mean, someone whose hair gel has seeped too far into his skull) is running around with a girl who is similar to a non-descript person until the sun goes down.

After the sun goes down, he has to “come through,” and to do so, he needs this girl.

This song is utterly devoid of meaning.

“Girls like you/ Love fun; yeah, me too.”

I will never get past this lyric.

“Girls like you love fun; yeah, me too.”

I want to attend this songwriter’s autopsy just so I can see exactly what severe brain malfunction led to 1) this thought existing, and 2) the belief that this thought needed to be heard by billions of people.

“What I want when I come though/ I need a girl like you, yeah yeah.” Yes, I understand. You are coming through (whatever that really means) and you want a meaningful companion by your side when you do so.

Congratulations, you are exactly like 99 percent of humanity.

“Yeah yeah yeah/ yeah yeah yeah/ I need a girl like you, yeah yeah.”

OK ...

“Yeah yeah yeah/ yeah yeah yeah/ I need a girl like you, yeah yeah.”

If I had a bitcoin for every time Levine has said “yeah” to fill space on a song in the past decade, each one of the 21 million existing bitcoins would be in circulation. But onto the second verse, before I go insane.

“I spent last night/ On the last flight to you” Gold star for a complete, coherent thought.

“Took a whole day up/ Trying to get way up, ooh ooh.” Is this the entirety of the song? Could it be this blessedly short?

Of course not.

“Maybe it’s 6:45.” Look at your watch.

“Maybe I’m barely alive.”

Sounds like it.

“Maybe you’ve taken my sh*t for the last time.” Is the relationship collapsing now?

Because ... I can’t tell. This song is devoid of feeling.

“Maybe I know that I’m drunk.” Number of syllables he could’ve cut by just saying “I’m drunk”: 5.

“Maybe I know you’re the one.” Number of syllables he could’ve cut by just saying “you’re the one”: 4 “Maybe I’m thinking it’s better if you drive.” This would make more sense if he cut out all the maybes and useless filler words, and it would be shorter. Win-win.

If I ever hear this song again, somebody please do me the kindness of killing me right then and there. Make it quick and painless.

Overall, “Girls Like You” is the perfect song for 2018 — because it’s utterly devoid of meaning and significance.

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Violent words lead to violent actions Tense political climate in America moves beyond words

It’s no secret that the current political climate in America has been tense, and this week one another lesson in just how out of hand our differences in opinion have gotten. On Monday, the FBI discovered that a pipe bomb had been sent to George Soros, and as the week progressed, a total of 13 homemade pipe bombs had been intercepted.

Everyone who got sent a package is an outspoken critic of Donald Trump, including politicians such as Barack Obama, Hillary and Bill Clinton, Maxine Waters and many others. One was even sent to the CNN office, addressed to John Brennan, a former CIA director who has never even worked at CNN. These recent events have confirmed what we already knew to be true: America has become vastly divided.

President Donald Trump addressed the issue on Wednesday afternoon on Oct. 25. “Americans must come together and send one very clear, strong, unmistakable message that acts or threats of political violence of any kind have no place in the United States of America.”

While what he says is true, Trump is further illustrated the hypocrisy that comes out of his words, as he has threatened violent actions toward others over and over again. He has been quoted encouraging acts of violence at his rallies saying things like, “Any guy who can do a body slam, he is my type,” and, “If you see somebody getting ready to throw a tomato, knock the crap out of them, would you? Seriously?

OK? Just knock the hell ... I promise you I will pay for the legal fees. I promise, I promise,” How can we expect Americans to remain civil and calm when the leader of our country does not do the same?

At this point, we must set the example for ourselves. The next time you are talking with someone about a current political topic and come to a disagreement, remember that’s OK. If we can all refrain from violence, maybe it will encourage others to do the same. If we continue to speak violently and aggressively, it will just lead to violent and aggressive actions, such as what happened earlier this week, so have those tough conversations with those you disagree with, and just agree to disagree without threatening one another.

Ending division doesn’t mean we all have to agree; it means we all need to respect one another’s opinions and differences.

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Fruits, vegetables prove healthy option to prevent sickness during cold weather

As the sun hides behind the clouds and the temperature keeps dropping more and more each day, it is just about the time to replace your tees with cozy sweaters as well as making sure your body stays healthy by changing your daily fruits and veggies with the ones that are in season.

It is very important to take care of your body at all times. However, students must be extra careful, especially when it comes to this time of the year when it’s pretty easy to get sick because even missing a day of school usually ends up with at least a week of endless stress.

One of the best ways to maintain the well-being of your body is to be careful with what you eat; therefore, here is a list of goodies for cold weathers that’ll save you from blowing your nose all day, every day.

Apples — There’s a saying we’ve all heard growing up, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Well, it turns out it has a lot of truth to it. Chosen one of the top 10 healthiest foods, apples are continuously being praised as “miracle fruits.”

From improving neurological health to reducing the risks of chronic diseases, apples have many benefits. Starting off as being one of the most effective antioxidants, apples are nutritional power houses because of the vitamins and minerals they contain. Vitamin C is one of the most important benefits of apples, which the intake of is highly advised during winter by medical professionals because it helps strengthening the immune system.

Apples are also amazing fiber sources; fiber helps leveling one’s weight, therefore apples are heavily consumed within diets to lose weight as well as lowering cholesterol levels.

Apples also house many minerals from calcium, which is mainly assumed to be only in animal products, to potassium, which helps maintain a healthy level of blood pressure.

Pomegranates — Although it is quite a bit of a mess when one tries to peel and eat pomegranates, it is highly beneficial to the human body during this time of the year.

Very similar to apples, pomegranates are also antioxidants that contain high levels of vitamin C. It may not always sound like the best idea to spend effort into a fruit that ends up staining your clothes, pomegranates are not only a unique taste when added on things from salads to various deserts, but are also a quite cute looking decoration. It appears that only the juice of a single pomegranate is enough to meet more than 40 percent of the daily requirement of vitamin C. Pomegranates are known to aid fight cancer and Alzheimer's, as well as reduce the risk Potatoes — I recently came across something on the Internet about a guy eating nothing but potatoes for a very long time to prove potatoes have all the nutritions the human body needs in order to be healthy. I don’t know how true it is; however, it was very interesting to even learn the possibility of our go-to food to be so nutritious.

Potatoes are very delicious, and unlike most healthy things, parents struggle very little to make their kid eat them, and they are as healthy as they taste.

Again, meeting half the requirement of your daily needed amount of vitamin C, potatoes also have more potassium than bananas. Improving blood-sugar control, potatoes break stereotypes of being the vegetable that is thought to harm your body more than they improve it in the eyes of society.

Root Vegetables — Carrots may be most known because of our dear friend Bugs Bunny, and commonly-told-tales of all rabbits love of them, but they have a pretty good reputation for providing the body with complex carbs and starches that boost energy for the day.

Likewise they are good sources of vitamins A and C, so root vegetables can assist in keeping one in school unbothered by the fever going around in school. Lowering rates of inflammations, which are shown to be the root cause of chronic diseases, and making your skin look flawless for bomb selfies, they are a natural treatment for biological Citrus Species — Probably the most important of all, citrus species such as oranges and grapefruits are filled with vitamin C. In addition to helping with eaglelike eyesight, citruses are also great alkalizers. They have a lot of alkaline minerals that help the digestive system. Oranges contain D-limonene, a compound that is famous for helping prevent cancer. On the other hand, the vitamin C and antioxidants are both very important to build bodies’ immunity, which helps prevent colds and infections.

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“Texas Chainsaw Massacre” because I watched when I was really little and seeing people getting stabbed was scary.

—Cole Miller senior

“Halloween” the old version because the Michael Myers mask freaked me out as a kid.

—Dennis Muheljic senior

“The Shining” because the toys came out of nowhere.

—Jenis Jusufovic senior

“The Catacombs” in France were really creepy, and the guy getting set on fire was scary.

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Cheerleaders set for State Seniors Brook Dietz, Sabrina Frazier and sophomore Noelani Mattson are examples of how difficult and time-consuming the sport of cheerleading actually is. All three are a part of a team of 30 girls from all over the state of Iowa chosen for an All State team that performs at the Iowa state basketball tournament in March.

In addition to making All State, they are all apart of the CFHS competition team.

This Saturday, Nov. 3, they will be competing at State in Des Moines at the state fairgrounds.

“Our competition cheerleading state is just like any other sports state, but we only have one chance to perform it,” Dietz said.

For the past few years, they have made it to top six, but they have not placed since Frazier’s first year of competition.

“When I was a freshman, we placed 3rd. Ever since then, we haven’t placed in the top three, but this year we are about to win.”

The All Staters said the constant lack of support of their sport from the student body doesn’t get these cheerleaders down. “In previous years it was hard for us to work so hard for something and to not be supported by the student body, but recently teachers have been showing us more support, and it makes us want to work even harder,” two time All Stater Frazier said.

Mattson said, “There are two types of cheer: competitive and sideline. When most

people think of cheer, they think of sideline, which are the cheerleaders you see at football games. Competitive is different as you compete against other teams and have a routine with tumbling and stunts in it,” she said, “I think if people understood the different types they would have a different perspective on it.”

The competition cheerleaders channel much of their time and energy into cheer. On Mondays and Wednesday they have early morning practices from 6-8 a.m. and 6-7 a.m. respectively. Sideline cheerleaders have practice on Mondays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Since they are also involved in competition cheer, they have practices on Wednesday after school from 4-6 p.m. with an additional tumbling practice on Monday nights from 7:30 to 8:30.

“The practices are very hard because we are constantly running through our routine, and it’s very hot in the gym.

They are also hard because our coaches only allow us to get drinks every 45 minutes.

We have this thing called DDT, which stands for designated drinking time,” Mattson said.

Even throughout that grueling schedule, these girls still found time to prepare for All State. “I practiced the dance from the video they sent out every night to make sure I remembered it on the day of the try-outs,” Mattson said.

“It’s almost like they’re testing to see how prepared we are going to be for a performance,” Dietz said.

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After a triumphant run, the women’s swim and dive team’s season is drawing to a close. With State fast approaching, many of the swimmers are looking back over their triumphant season while busily preparing for the upcoming meet on Nov. 2.

Freshman diver Lily Kramme is learning along the way during her first year on the team. “I honestly had no idea what diving was last year and was still a competitive cheerleader, so it was a lot different. I had a rough start to the season but definitely made up for it toward the end,” Kramme said.

“I really have improved a great amount over the season consider-

Frazier said, “They teach you the cheer there, so they are also testing how quickly you can learn cheers and such.”

Once cheerleaders get to the audition, they are put into groups from different schools to audition with. “As they are recording you, you do a dance, a cheer, some jumps, and if you can do tumbling, they ask you to do that as well,” Frazier said.

Each girl viewed getting into All State as a different accomplishment. For Frazier, she said the best thing was getting to go and enjoy the time spent with her friends while doing something she loves.

Dietz took a more nostalgic look at the process. She said, “It’s our last time doing it. Next year we’re going to be gone and not with each other, so it’s fun to do it one last time and be with each other.”

But for Mattson, it was about the honor of getting chosen. “They usually take juniors or seniors over sophomores or freshman because the younger grades have more years to try out,” she said.

While most might see this as an obstacle, Mattson said she saw this as an opportunity to grow as an athlete.

Cheerleading is very much a contact sport and is often times very dangerous. Many times cheerleaders are in and out of the hospital. Dietz experienced an injury a few weeks ago that ended in a collapsed lung and a bruised sternum.

“On the way to the hospital, my brother Reese said, ‘I didn’t realize cheer was a contact

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Senior Katie Fernholz and the competition cheerleaders showed off their state tournament ready routines at the Tiger Invite on Saturday, Oct. 27. sport.’ My mom just looked at him with disgust and said, ‘Yeah, she’s probably been in the ER three times since she’s started cheer,’” Dietz said.

Mattson described her team as a family to her. She said, “The best thing about

cheerleading is definitely the friendships you make along the way and the close bonds you make with your team. My team is like my second family.”

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ing the fact that I just started diving three months ago.”

Sophomore Kendall Mallaro said that swimming with the high school team came naturally. “This was my first season on the high school swim team, and, overall, I really enjoyed it and loved all the things we did as a team. I already knew most of the girls from BLAST swim team which helped a lot.”

Not only do these girls train together for up to three hours, six days a week, but they also spend a lot of time outside of practice bonding with one another. “My favorite part about swim team is the fun we have when we are together.

There are so many crazy memories that I did with my friends and the whole team that I will never forget.” Mallaro said.

Junior Allison Flanscha also said that the team has made a lasting impact on her and helped to form new friendships “The seniors have been so kind and supportive.

Since I grew up swimming with some of them, it was crazy to see how much time had passed,” Flanscha said.

Freshman Grace Frericks agreed and said she is going to have a hard time saying goodbye to team members going off to college. “I am definitely going to miss the seniors. They have been very

good role models to me. Grace Considine has been a big part of this team and has been a leader to us. She has really helped me this season,” Frericks said.

Senior Grace Considine said that the team has really bonded and has been easy for her to help lead as a senior. “My favorite part about the swim team is how close we all are. I have the privilege to swim with my best friends every day. This makes getting through the hard practices and meets easier,” Considine said. “We really have a lot of fun by being goofy together. They are my second family.”

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girls are getting ready to say goodbye to their season. Freshmen Grace Bobeldyk said that her first year on the team will definitely be one to remember, thanks to the seniors. “The seniors last year had quite the reputation, and are definitely missed throughout the team,” Bobeldyk said. “I have spent the last few years with this year’s seniors, and there have been so many awesome and unforgettable memories with the ladies, and there will for sure be some tears shed when we have to say goodbye.”

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As the volleyball team is heading into playoff season with a 43-0 record, head coach Matthew Johnson is still working on refining areas for the team to get even better.

“The biggest weakness for this group is a lack of experience in tough situations. This group of players has done such a great job on a match by match basis that they have not been consistently pushed by a lot of teams.

Luckily, we did have a number of teams step up and play us tough at conference tournament, which should help us in the postseason,” Johnson said.

Senior Ashley Schildroth also said that being pushed by challenging competition is important.

“One of our weaknesses for this season is that we have not lost much at all this season and have never been really behind in a set. If we are at State, and we are losing by a lot, we might

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“I would say the biggest strength for this group is the fact that they are the best passing and defensive team in the state.”

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begin to shut down or not know how to come back out of a deficit,” Schildroth said.

But the Tigers have bounced back from two set loses against Waterloo West and Linn Mar on Oct. 13.

“This season we have had to overcome our first set loss from West a couple of weeks ago. Before them, we had not lost a set in over a year. I think that the loss was a wake up call reminding us that we still have to work hard to win,” Schildroth said The Tigers are ready to face the top teams ahead.

“We will have a hard time no matter who we play in the postseason. Linn Mar and Cedar Rapids Jefferson are good defensive teams that make us take extra swings, while Ankeny Centennial and West Des Moines Valley are powerful offensive teams that we will need to serve tough and defend against,” Johnson said.“I would say the biggest strength for this group is the fact that they are the best passing and defensive team in the state, so even when they are struggling in other areas, they can have confidence that

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their defense will keep them in points” Johnson said.

The Tigers have returning letterwinners from last year’s state championships team who know what is needed to succeed. Junior Kirsten Graves said, “Our team’s strengths definitely got transferred over from last year being able to practice against a lot of Division 1 players, which helped us become a strong defensive team while still having aggressive hitters,” Graves said.

The team chemistry is strong given that they have bonds off the hardwood.

“I think our team has really good chemistry with each other.

We are all really good friends and want to hangout outside of the gym too, so when it comes to game time, we are able to play well as a team,” Schildroth said.

The chemistry of the team is shown on the court as they work

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together to get the job done successfully.

“I think our team has really good chemistry with each other.

We are all really good friends and want to hangout outside of the gym too, so when it comes to game time, we are able to play well as a team.” Schildroth said.

The team has big goals to make it to the championship and give Cedar Falls another state champion title.

“I am extremely excited to see how we do during post season. Our team loves each other. We got second guessed about this year’s team due to how good last year’s team was and the amount of players we lost from last year. Our goal is to prove everyone wrong and prove how much we deserve a back to back state championship,” Graves said.

By Sports Editor Jibreel

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Midwest NFL teams face tricks, treats at season midpoints

Minnesota Vikings Record: 4-3-1 Treat: Kirk Cousins and the recieving core Even after Case Keenum’s standout year that led the Vikings to the NFC Championship last year, the Vikings reached out and signed former Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins to a three year, $84 million deal that solidified Minnesota’s win now mentality. He has done nothing less than produced for the Vikings, utilizing his offensive weapons at a record pace.

His connection with wide reciever Adam Thielen has led to Thielen breaking the NFL record for most consecutive 100yard receiving games to start the season. Cousins is second in the NFL in passing yards and bolsters a quarterback rating of 101.8 through the first half of the season. Cousins is also working with an offensive line that is ranked 25th in the league and has suffered multiple injuries.

Cousins looks to be the long lost franchise quarterback the Vikings have been searching for.

Trick: Lack-luster running game While Cousins and the passing game continue their tear, the running game has been struggling to keep up. The Vikings rank 29th in the league with a measly 87.1 rushing yards per game. The weak and injured offensive line definitely doesn’t

help, but having second year running back Dalvin Cook out due to injuries for most of the season makes it hard to produce.

While this allows the passing attack to shine in the spotlight, it makes it hard for the Vikings to seal late game leads because of their inability to gain yards on the ground and chew the clock.

If the Vikings want any shot at their first Lombardi, Trophy they are going to have to get the run game figured out.

Green Bay Packers Record: 3-3-1 Treat: Aaron Rodgers If there was any question, Aaron Rodgers is one of the only positives going for the Packers.

Even with a banged up knee and not playing for a significant part of last year’s campaign, Rodgers is out on the field slinging the ball at the top of his game. With a quarterback rating of 100.1, 12 touchdowns and only one interception on the year, Rodgers is doing the most with the cards he is dealt.

Trick: There isn’t much else going well for the Packers other than Rodgers. Their young defense struggles to produce stops when they need them the most.

Even after drafting two cornerbacks in the first two rounds of the draft last year and improving to the fifth best defense against the pass, they still rank 16th in points per game. If they want to make a playoff run, their defense

will have to come to play.

They also don’t have much of a run game to support Rodgers, only racking in 104 rushing yards per game, good for 22nd in the league. If the Packers want to take control of the division in the second half of the season, they will need more out of their emerging young talent. Rodgers can only do so much.

Chicago Bears Record: 4-3 Treat: Stout Defense The addition of Khalil Mack via trade at the start of the season has boosted the talented Bears defense to a new level.

They are third in the league in run defense, and eighth in points per game. They have only allowed 2,100 yards of offense through week eight, which is fifth in the league. Their first round draft pick Roquan Smith has helped the linebacker core, and young studs like Adrian Amos and Kyle Fuller are stepping up and making plays.

If the Bears manage to keep all their pieces together, this will be a dangerous and scary defense for years to come.

Trick: On the other side of the ball, the offense is filled with young players looking to make a name for themselves. The second year quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is shining in his role, and young stars like Tarik Cohen and Trey Burton are having solid seasons.

The problem is that there is not much veteran leadership on the offense, and it shows with the mistakes they make on the field.

The new wide receiver additions of Allen Robinson and Taylor Gabriel have not produced near enough, as the backup running back Tarik Cohen leads the team with 398 receiving yards on the team. Chicago is 24th in team receiving yards and 23rd in overall offensive yards.

In order to be taken as a serious Super Bowl contender, their young stars will need more experience and for the new additions on offense to step up.

Denver Broncos Record: 3-5 Treat: Surprising run game The Broncos haven’t produced 2,000 yards of rushing in a single season in 12 years but are on pace for 2,130 rushing yards by the end of season. The three-headed monster of two rookies Phillip Lindsay and Royce Freeman, along with third year running back Devontae Booker make establishing a run game very easy for the Broncos. Having three viable running backs allows the Broncos to get a rotation going for the backs so they are never getting tired, and they can give the defense multiple looks with two or three running backs on the field.

The ability to run the opposing defense over with their three running backs will be a crucial

factor in the playoffs if they can overcome the odds and turn their season around.

Trick: Keenum not showing up The Broncos have lost to the Chiefs twice, and the Rams once this season, with all of those games being decided by 7 points or less. These are the types of games where a quarterback being paid $18 million a year needs to step up and get a win.

Case Keenum has not been the quarterback he was last year for the Minnesota Vikings, and the Broncos are waiting for Keenum to return to his spectacular form that took the Vikings to the NFC Championship last year. So far, Keenum only has 10 touchdown passes, which is matched by his 10 interceptions, tied for first in the NFL. Keenum isn’t getting much help from his offensive line though, who has allowed him to get sacked 22 times this season, and Keenum has gotten hit a total 51 times.

In order for the Broncos to turn the season around and set their sights on the Super Bowl, they are going to need to make their offense much more two dimensional than what it is right now.

By Staff Writer Jackson

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SPORTS Men’s cross country finishes 11th at State, two women’s members finish 77th, 85th Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018

Silence filled the 85th.

Lakeside Golf Course Johnson said the in Fort Dodge on Saturstate meet was a benday, Oct. 27 as the top eficial experience for high school runners in her runners. “I would Iowa braced themselves say overall the race went on the white line for the pretty good. I think that sound of the starting learning from this race pistol, launching the is going to be valuable 5-kilometer race of the because this race tends high school state cross to get out really hard, country meet. and sometimes when The men’s cross you get caught up with country varsity team all of that, sometimes it punched their tickets makes it hard to finish to the state meet after strong,” Johnson said. placing second at the “Mentally it can be really IAHSAA Class 4A Kentough, but it was a good nedy District meet on experience, especially Oct. 18 in Cedar Rapids. for Paige to be here. I Overall, the men’s know for Mackenzie, team placed 11th in the she is definitely wantstate 4A Division on Sating to improve for next urday. year.”

The state cross For a first-time state country course is fameet runner, Wagemous for having crowdman got a taste of the ed side lines and cheermore competitive atmoing at both ends of the sphere. course during the races.

“The first mile peo“The team ran great ple went out really hard, today. The course is a so it was hard to stay super acutely intense, in my spot. I try to go wild chaotic place, so pretty fast in the beginthey did a good job ning and then stride out at getting out in the in the middle and sprint midst of chaos and then into the finish, but every settling in and just gorace and course are difing to work and workferent,” Wageman said. ing hard,” men’s cross “The competition was country coach Scott Gall pretty tough, but it was said. “I am proud of all beautiful out, and I had Alex Vilae Photo of them trying to hang Senior Brandon Conrad finished 25th at the state cross country meet a good time. Next year, in there and being toughin Fort Dodge on Saturday, Oct. 27.

I want to run hard and make the whole way.” it back here again.”

The young team is already community. There are such posiSenior Brandon Conrad ran his For the past three years, Milast state meet on Saturday and making plans to return to the state tive people, it made it a lot easier chael has led the team as one of for me to come in and just be part the top runners for Cedar Falls finished 25th out of 121 runners. meet next year.

“Mindset wise, I think running is of that and not feel like I had to re“I feel disappointed because I was High School. “Ultimately, pacing aiming for top 10 or top five, and just a learning curve, and you have ally cultivate that as much as just determined what happened in my I didn’t make it up there. I went to learn how to be stronger and support it and try to encourage race. I am happy in a way with how the boys to keep it going,” Gall I did. I tried my best, but I am also out fast with a group, and then I tougher and not give in throughjust died and ran out of energy,” out the season,” Gall said. “As we said. ready for what lies ahead in track. get older, too, for us I think one of On the women’s cross country Next year, I really want to work on he said. the struggles was just trying to stay team, they also started the seaOver the cross country season, pacing myself during races,” Mison with a new coach. Long-time Conrad had beaten many of the healthy throughout the fall.” chael said.

As one of the younger runcoach Don Williams retired and competitors that ran alongside As the cross country season ners on the varsity team, Eli Smith former women’s cross country ashim in the state meet. closes, coaches are already plansistant coach Amanda Johnson ning on what to improve for next “I think that they just had good was the second runner to finish races, and I had a bad day today. for Cedar Falls High School at the stepped up to be head coach, year’s state meet. state meet. “My goal next year is with Leah Jennings as the new asIt’s kind of how cross country works “It is really important to resometimes. I am not done running at least top 20 at State. I also think sistant coach for the season. flect on the season and see what “The whole season the team did go well and what didn’t go yet, so that’s a way to look at it,” stepping up because we are losing Brandon, who is our top runtime together was really special well and then make those changConrad said.

Although it was Conrad’s last ner, so being a leader is a huge for me being a coach this year,” es going into next year. We want Jennings said. high school state meet, the rest goal of mine for next season,” to make sure we have a unified Smith said.

The women’s team lost its approach to every race and of the men’s varsity cross country As new head coach, Gall chance to go to State by one point make sure that every girl feels team that ran at State were juto Linn-Mar High School at the disniors Hollis Wilson (finishing 64th), acquired a strong cross country like they are key to winning,” Ethan Kober (80th), sophomores program from former coach Troy trict meet, but had two individuals Johnson said. qualify for State. Freshman Paige Michael Goodenbour (63rd), Alex Becker, who is now the athletic diBy Co-Editor-in-Chief Sabine Mujica (66th), Eli Smith (42nd) and rector. “Coach Becker did such a Wageman finished 77th, and jugood job at that climate and that nior Mackenzie Michael finished freshman Brayden Burnett (62nd).

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Back Spot Cheerleader How long have you been doing cheerleading?

“It has been six or seven years.

I started doing All Star cheer in seventh grade, but then I had to quit my ninth grade year because my parents got divorced, but I have always done school cheer since I was able to and started back doing competitive cheer my junior year.”

What has been your biggest accomplishment from this season so far?

“Making All State cheer and doing it with my best friend. I really didn’t want to at first, but my coach Sam really pushed me to do it.”

What are your personal goals?

“Winning State this Saturday and improving so I can cheer at Kirkwood next year because I am already pretty committed to that.”

What are some struggles you have faced in cheer?

“A couple weeks ago I got hurt and collapsed one of my lungs and bruised my sternum. It sounds worse than it actually was. I caught my flyer while doing a basket and her shoulder hit my sternum, and instead of falling backward, I resisted it. I was fine, and then I asked someone to crack my back, and then the next thing you know, I couldn’t breathe or get up.

Favorite memory from this or previous season?

“Last year my teammates Sabrina, Meg and Ashley, this was a practice I remember. It was for football sideline cheer, and we thought that it would be a good idea to go in the closet with all of the footballs and the basketballs in the gym and hide from our coaches. We were in there for probably a good 10 minutes, and our coach came in told us to come out. That Friday we had a game and all four of us had to be benched for the first quarter of the game.”

Are you planning on participating in cheer after this year?

“I am planning on cheering at Kirkwood next year.”