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Fall plays ready for Nov. 11, 12 shows Drama department performs holiday classic
With a mere 11 days left until opening night, the high school play is rapidly smoothing out the last few wrinkles to perform on Nov. 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. For “It’s a Wonderful Life” Director Michelle Rathe, this play will mark almost three decades of directing plays. “I hope we will be ready, little behind on set building,” she said. “Good characterization is coming. I’m happy about that. I think this play has the most popularity compared to other years since it’s a movie, so that’s different than past years. I’m enjoying the kids making the characters their own. There are strong moments throughout, but Noah (Wolf) and Mackenzie’s (Nicols) relationship is really taking shape as the characters. Also the angel showing George how wonderful life really is … that’s moving.” Wolf plays the lead role of George Bailey in the play.“It follows my life from my boyhood until my adult years, and all the ups and downs,” he said. “It’s everyone’s favorite Christmas movie by the CFHS drama department.” Nichols plays George Bailey’s
wife and is one of the main actresses. “In this show expect a lot of romance and tension,” Nichols said. “This is set in the time of the Great Depression.” Nichols is particularly excited about a certain scene. “My favorite scene is toward the end when George walks out on the family. This scene has a lot of building tension that adds a lot to the storyline. It is overall a very fun scene because the whole Bailey family is on stage and each character builds off each other.” In agreement, actress Jenna Clark said, “It’s serious and sad at times, but the overarching theme is that of love, be it for friends, family or romance. I play Frankie the angel, which is sort of a narrator character. There are also some really funny moments, my favorite being when Arlo Hettle walks on stage as an old man and tells off George. ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ is such a well written story, so there is a lot to work with. We also have an amazing cast who have been putting in hours and hours of work to make this show as good as it can be. I can’t wait to perform it and share it with all of you.” Clark’s favorite scene is difficult,
After last year’s honors English project, junior’s work featured in one act play Inspiration comes in many forms and many ways. For Julia Corbett, inspiration came in the form of a student poll she took last year for a class project in her honors 10 English class. “I had a bunch of people write in a confession of theirs, and from that developed a story based on high schoolers real and sometimes private lives,” she said. Around 100 people contributed to the poll, and they comprised a range of interests: from artistic play goers similar to herself, to athletes, singers and “It’s really hard to pick a favorite scene. As Frankie, I get to be on stage and interacting with almost every single scene in the play, but, if I had to pick one, it’d be the opening scene. I say the first line of the show. I’ll give you a hint, it starts with ‘Hello,’ and the scene introduces Clara Oddbody, one of my favorite characters of all time,
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Karaoke Night was a success for the food drive on Thursday, Oct. 27 in the Tigers Den. Above: senior Tyler Campbell; Middle column from top: seniors Olivia Habinck, Katie Rygh, Jenna Clark and Julie Jorgensen; counselor Erin Gardner and senior Makenzie Nichols; seniors Hannah Staudt and Jorgensen; Right Column from top: sophonmore Alison Nida; senior Henry Shockley.
just normal everyday teens. Corbett focused on eight students — normal teens that had relatable and lives — to write a one act play entitled “Confessions of a High Schooler,” and it will open the performances next week on Nov. 11 and 12. Her teacher, Michelle Rathe, saw the potential in her piece and took the opportunity to ask if she would do it for play this year. “I wanted to give her a chance to give her experience in the process of creation and presentation in theater,” Rathe said. “I think it’s also important to give students a chance to present
to an audience beyond just their teachers and friends.” Since then, Corbett has been going through the processes of editing and preparing her one act for a stage audience, cutting her piece from a length of about 45 minutes to a 20 minute piece to fit in the time limit she was given as well as becoming school appropriate. However, that wasn’t where her duties ended. “I had to design a set, and not just designing it but keeping it within the
portrayed by the insanely talented Clare Rolinger.” Senior Nicasio Martin Ask, who oversees tech and behind the scenes, said, “I think everything in this show will straighten out, and everything will be ready by opening night for a good run of shows. Theater kids are far from rigid, so they’re a blast to hang out with
when building the set. The bonding with the other theater people really makes tech week and set constructions worth all of the long hours spent in the theater because without that, we all would go a little insane with the stress of the show.
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The University of Northern Iowa is more than just football at the UNI-Dome, or basketball and volleyball at the McLeod Center. The campus offers hundreds of other events year-round, and most of them are free. A huge number of events are through the UNI School of Music, which sponsors about 200 events each year. “In UNI’s music school, all but 18 events are free and open to the public,” said Caroline Francis, communication and operations coordinator for the School of Music at UNI. “High school students should know that they are welcome to join us for music almost every night of the week, and some weekends,” she said Some of the most highly attended music performances are part of the Spotlight Series concerts such as the Scholarship Benefit Concert, Varsity Men’s Glee Club Christmas Variety Shows, Northern Festival of Bands festival concert and the Tallcorn Jazz Festival concerts. These events are usually ticketed, but high school students get a discount at $9 with a school ID. That leaves almost 200 events that are open to the public and free without charge. Some of the upcoming music events include a faculty artist recital with worldrenowned pianist Dmitri Vorobiev playing Beethoven Concert #9 (Nov. 29, Davis Hall, GBPAC), UNI Jazz Band One (Nov.4, Russell Hall) and UNI Student Chamber music concert (Nov.16, Davis Hall, GBPAC). Although many events are musical, there are many other places and events to go to around the University of Northern Iowa. The sky observatory show at McCollum Science Hall takes visitors up to the computer controlled telescope at night to view the night sky and find constellations. UNI’s Greenhouse and Botanical Center houses many unique species that one would not usually see growing in Iowa. The tropical plant-filled room, with the parrot named Chiquita, and the cactus room are especially refreshing in the middle of Iowa’s winter. The UNI Art Gallery, located in the Kamerick Art Building, contains a permanent art collection and hosts traveling exhibits. The current show is called Troika in Cuba: Soul Deep. It features photography of Cuban life and runs from Oct. 27- Nov. 28. By Staff Writer Sabine
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Junior recuperating after car accident A fractured pelvis. A partially collapsed lung. A lacerated liver and spleen. All are injuries that junior Emma Graening sustained in a car crash just a few short weeks ago. On Thursday, Oct. 6, around 7:30 p.m., Graening was T-boned on her way home from a friend’s house while crossing highway 218. She was struck on the driver’s side. “I remember waking up in the hospital room, and I couldn’t move my left leg,” Graening said, “My dad and sister were in there with me, and I asked them what happened, and they told me I had been in a car accident.” The accident left Graening with a cut below her eyebrow, a broken pelvis, a partially collapsed lung and a lacerated liver and spleen. Graening’s injuries proved to be too serious for the hospital in Waverly, so she was transported to the Iowa Children’s Hospital in Iowa City, where after five days of close monitoring and bed rest, she was finally discharged on the 11th.
Emma Graening Graening said she has had an immense amount of support since the accident. “My family visited me a lot, and I had some really great nurses there. My friends came and visited me, and there were volunteers there too, so I was never really alone, and I always had lots of people to talk to. The support I’ve been shown has been amazing. I’m still getting cards from people telling me that they’re thinking of me.” Her mother, Allison Graening, said that the support shown by Emma’s classmates and the faculty
at the high school has been especially wonderful. “We’d like to thank the CFHS staff for all of their help in getting Emma back in school. They have been fantastic while she recovers. All of this care has given Emma a big boost. Family, friends and strangers alike have reached out. Several classmates made the trek to Iowa City to visit her in the hospital.” And while the support she’s been shown does help, recovery hasn’t been the easiest. “I can’t really walk, so that sucks, and I missed a week of school, so my grades are kind of catching up, and I’m still trying to get back into the swing of things,” Graening said. But she doesn’t let her injuries keep her down. In spite of her injuries, she still finds time to participate in the fall play, and just two short weeks after her accident, Graening travelled to Hampton Dumont and auditioned for All State, where she was accepted
as a soprano one, collapsed lung and all. “Making it into All State with collapsed lung and getting back into the swing of things after the accident made me kind of realize that I can do anything I put my mind too,” Graening said with a shrug. Her mother said she couldn’t be more proud. “We are so proud of Emma and the determination she shows. It has not been easy, but she continues to heal every day.” Using her walker to shuffle up the auditorium steps, Graening laughed as she said, “I’m not going to let a silly broken pelvis stop me from doing the things that I love.” And she definitely hasn’t let her injuries stop her. Her pelvis may be broken, but her spirit definitely isn’t. By Staff Writer Clare
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YouTube is filled with many types of channels: reviews, top 10s, walkthroughs, let’s play and comedy. These are all great options; however, Let’s Play channels are good for two purposes: entertaining and informing. Here are five of the best: The first channel on this list is HeroVoltsy. HeroVoltsy, while mainly a Pokemon channel, does a variety of games, including COD, Pokemon, Fantasy Life — you name it and he’s probably done it at one or another. His basically talks while playing the game, but if the time is right, he will tell Personal stories. It’s hard to describe what I exactly like about him, but one of the main reasons I do is he’s one of the few YouTubers who replies to his viewers comments in the comment section. This might seem like a big deal, but it is.
The second channel on this list is Chuggaconroy, or as some call him, “The Pun King.” Chuggaconroy has no one area, but he has yet to go outside Nintendo games. His style is to basically be as informative as possible and make lots and lots of puns. While this might not seem entertaining, he’ll make a pun out of anything. Overall, while Chugga, the other nickname for Chuggaconory, is an amazing LPer, if you don’t subscribe to him for his content, you subscribe just because his puns are hard to ignore.
The third YouTuber worth exploring is MaseAnela, also known as Mase. Most her Let’s Plays are blind, which makes for either great follow along or raging moments where you know what she must do, and she’s ignoring it. Mase is known for being a derp, basically making silly mistakes that are funny. She usually talks about her own thing so much that she stops paying attention to the game, which sometimes messes her up. She tries her hardest to upload a lot despite a Personal life, replies to her viewers at times and she is very entertaining when she derps.
Iero’s somber ‘Parachutes’ worth exploring dark corners Frank Iero and his backing band have v e n t u re d on a new musical endeavor under the name “Frank Iero and the Patience.” The name change being an ironic joke, as Iero has liberally stated not only he but the entirety of modern culture severely lacks the virtue of patience. The title of their recently released record, “Parachutes,” is at this point in time a paradoxical oxymoron. “Parachutes are life saving devices. We rely on them to bring us back from the brink of death. Whether we fall or jump they are the only things keeping us alive,” said Iero in a personal statement posted on his blog, but while on a pre-release tour in Australia earlier this month, the band was severely injured in a bus crash while unloading their gear. All members of the band have released updates on their condition since the incident, but the band has since suspended all of its remaining tour dates this year. Fans of the band not only have released an outpouring of support but are patiently waiting for the day that they will return to play arguably some of the most pivotal songs of their career. “Parachutes” has been gaining praise from both fans and music
critics alike for being possibly the most deeply personal album Iero has penned in his over 15 years in the music industry. By the time the audience reaches the final track on the record, listeners will feel like they’ve not only been in an intimate conversation with the artist, but that they’ve also been emotionally drained and kicked in the gut all at the hands of lyrics.“9-6-15,” a song about the passing of Iero’s grandfather, leaves a bitter sweet residual feeling that not many will willingly enjoy but will, however, empathize with. Musically, this release shows Iero’s quintessential stylings as a guitar player. Blending both the simple power chords of punk rock at it’s finest with appealing octave harmonies, it lays the perfect foundation for his iconic riffs. While innovating, the band has also seemed to simultaneously pay homage to its roots within New Jersey’s music scene on songs like “They Wanted Darkness …” As the opening bass line seems to be a soft-nod to “Helena,” by The Misfits. While this is Iero’s most somber release to date, following the group members into the dark corners of their lives is worth while. The veracity and voicings of indifference are a pungent truth that may not be enjoyed by all, though command to be respected. By Staff Writer Halie
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The fourth YouTuber is MunchingOrange. This youtuber, doesn’t really have a playstyle. He mostly does games blind, which like Mase makes for entertaining moments, but also frustrating. One of his high, and potentially low, points is that he talks and talks, and loses track of the game, causing himself to get into tough situations, but it’s still very entertaining. I Personally subscribed to him because, while not always on purpose, he always end up showing a pretty good guide to most games he plays. Finally, he is huge about connecting with his viewers. While he won’t directly reply to them, he welcomes fan art and shows it in his video, with who sent it for credit, and I personally love this.
The fifth YouTuber I shall be talking about is a tie between two YouTubers that are similar, but not. The first one is AbdallahSmash026. While not directly an LPer, he does do Lets’ Play. However, his style is mostly info and rarely talking about anything else. He makes up for this in the fact he loves connecting with his viewers and will reply to most comments that appeal to him. He is most well known for his guides on how to do certain things in a game.
On the other side of the coin, so to speak, is JohneAwesome. This YouTuber, much like Abdallah, is huge on a lot of info. However, he does not do strictly info-only. He does stray off and talk about other things. This may not be his high point, but it is one of the small Perks of his channel. In my eyes, Johnes high point is that while he doesn’t connect with his viewers, yet he seems to know what we want without us asking, so to speak, and he’ll upload guides you may need but can’t find anywhere else. These two YouTubers have very similar styles, but they each have their own perks. By Staff Writer Noah
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Runaways 1 offers window to comic adventure The comic book world is massive, and can be extremely difficult to get into. With Batman’s original series up to over 940 comics, starting your comic reading with the latest issue would leave most readers wildly confused, even with the knowledge of many Batman fans. Reading from issue 1-940 would take ages, and would cost a literal fortune, as detective comics issue 27, the first occurrence of Batman, sold for $1.07 million . So where is a good place to start in the millions of avenues that exist? Runaways, Volume 1. It’s a relatively cheap comic book, and has loads of pages. It’s not your standard A4 sized, thin, comic, but it’s a good gateway, roughly the size of a regular book, as it is 18 issues put together. With the plot centering around a group of teenagers, a lot of people find the story relatable. The introduction to super powers is simple, but
not childish, and as the teens learn the extents of their powers, and how magic works in the Marvel Universe, so does the reader. Though it does center around teens, the angst is kept to a minimum, and the characters seem to have the ability to laugh at themselves, and not take themselves too seriously, especially the super-strong 12-year-old girl. It’s easily accessible on Amazon for about $6, and is considered by many a must-read. “Runaways is one of the model books for all others to follow,” said Rich George, a professional reviewer of comics. Once you finish the runaways, it’s not hard to continue on, and is quite addictive. As you’re introduced to Marvel characters in the runaways, you can search for the ones that you like a little deeper, such as the Power Pack. Although intended for younger readers, the Power Pack is entertain-
ing, if not a little simple. You’ll also see characters like Spider-man, Cloak and Dagger, and Wolverine. If they pique your interest, it’s not hard to find a newer series that you can jump in on, especially for the more popular characters. Though it’s more expensive than some hobbies, it’s very entertaining. Not only do you get interesting stories, but you often get beautiful art, which is very detailed and in abundant supply. There’s even a few comic book fans that go to CF. Michael Riadzakey, who has read comics since he was 8, said, “I’ve always loved comics. They’re just a part of my childhood.” So although it can be difficult to get into the comics, you might find that you enjoy them more than you thought you would. By Staff Writer Luke
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Rowling’s ‘Fantastic Beasts’ unleashes soon “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” was initially written by J. K. Rowling, not as a book, but as a simple guide to all the creatures found in the world of Harry Potter, a bestselling series of seven books. After principal photography began on August of last year, the movie is set to be released next month. Newt Scamander, a British wizard who stops briefly in New York, is travelling the world, documenting odd and interesting magical creatures. What would have been a simple day-long visit becomes a troublesome event when a No-Maj (Ameri-
can term for Muggle) accidentally misplaces Newt’s magical suitcase (actually a sort of cage for all the creatures he’s captured). This could be disastrous for both wizards and No-Maj alike. The movie was at first called the first installment in a trilogy of movies coming out in the coming years, but now it has been extended to five movies. David Yates, the director of “Fantastic Beasts,” has confirmed that J. K. Rowling is finished writing the screenplay for the second movie and has several ideas for the one after. The second movie has a release
date of about two years from the release of the first movie, with some room for change, depending on troubles with filming. The plot of the movie is certainly interesting, not to mention the promise of more to come. I hope it will be all that it presents, for the sake of Harry Potter fans and regular people looking for a good movie experience. There is no chance that I, as a longtime fan of the series, will miss watching the movie. By Staff Writer Ethan
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Take a look inside the heads of Peet freshmen art students; see how their minds work, see their interests, and if you can, try to decipher what everything means. The “machine head” drawings, are used to express students’ creativity, and show through their drawings what is going on in their heads. Looking at each of these drawings gives a glimpse of each students’ personality and how they metaphorically perceive the world and themselves in their minds. Chad Wolf, the Peet art teacher, explained why he gave students the project, as it is a way to “force” kids to examine their personality and symbolically represent it through art. “I feel like it gives students the opportunity to be a little introspective and examine who they are as a person, which kind of fits with where developmentally people are with their life,” Wolf said. From his many years working at Peet on this project, Wolf has learned more about his students, regarding their aspirations, interests and who they are in general. “The students that I have, it seems like they have a strong sense of identity already. They tend to put more stuff into their artwork, and they’re able to dissect their personality and place it symbolically in their artwork and students who don’t have that seem to have a strong sense of identity,” Wolf said.
“I just thought of ideas that we use everyday to show how our body works. But to think of all those ideas we had to be really creative. The lightbulb on the treadmill describes me because when I’m exercising, I always come up with the best ideas. And the spin wheel is landed on joy because I am almost always in a happy mood.”
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“It symbolizes a lot of things for me and it’s very emotional because I have a lot of things in it that really represent who I am. There is something that I drew on mine that kind of looks like a scope on a gun, but it’s actually the scientific symbol for the earth and it’s supposed to represent my brother because he’s going to college for microbiology and wants to get that tattooed on his arm. He means a lot to me so I wanted to put something on there for him.”
Kirsten Graves:
“My project has a lot of things that represent personal memories and parts about me that hold a lot of meaning to me. I have a pumpkin because I love fall and the character Stitch from Lilo and Stitch because my dad got my brother and I that movie before he left for his military deployment. I have a lot of machines that describe how I think about things like I have a machine that processes thoughts because I like to think about things before I do them.”
Lexie Godfrey:
“The project is all about how your mind works and how your body functions like it does. My life revolves around God so one of the things I did was outline my silhouette with my favorite bible verses. I also put a sunset by my hair because I’ve been told that it’s golden like the sunset.”
Rachel Brokenshire:
“A lot of my drawing is about how I see myself, how I know who I truly am and how there is always so much more to a person on the inside. The honeycombs by my mouth represent how I really truly try to make sure that my words are kind, inspired by this Bible verse, ‘Kind words are like honey- sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.’ Proverbs 16:24.” By Staff Writer Jade
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Novelists are often Jenny Han and Maggie their own biggest crit- Stiefvater. Participants ics, picking and tearing can also earn badges for at their work until it’s participation, personal nearly unrecognizable. achievement and writing Usually, writing gets bet- when they meet certain ter through editing, but milestones, and interact often it loses some of it’s with other writers all over raw charm. the world on their forum This problem is fixed and blog throughout the in NaNoWriMo, or Na- month. tional Novel Writing Even after November, Month, where partici- there are opportunities pants, whether writing for writing a novel. In the veterans or complete following months, many amateurs, must write a novelists revise their 50,000 word novel in just novel for publication, the 30 days of Novem- and this is supported by ber. the organization in their One of these partici- “Now What?” months, pants is Brock Lyman, a which are mostly in Janustudent ary and who is F e b interr u a r y. ested by These the chalmonths lenge. a r e “ I ’ v e aimed to never help the b e e n n o v e l a big reach its w r i t e r, —Brock Lyman f u l l e s t but I like potenNaNoWriMo participant tial. storytelling, and They it sounds fun,” he said. have pages of revisional “I’m excited to interact guidelines from qualified with all the others, online professionals, such as or otherwise.” writers, editors and literNaNoWriMo is a non- ary agents. These tips profit organization that make the work seem polhas been operating since ished and professional, 1999. The goal is this: while not polluting the ”National Novel Writing author’s voice. Month believes in the The challenge starts transformational power on Nov. 1, and spans of creativity. We provide throughout the month the structure, community of November. By Nov. and encouragement to 30, at 11:59 p.m., the help people to find their full manuscript must be voices, achieve creative copied and pasted into goals and build new the word count verifier to worlds — on and off the complete the challenge, page.” though writers can upHere’s what you have date their word counts to do to be involved. on their profiles at any Step one is making a time throughout Novemprofile on the website, ber. They can also moniNaNoWriMo.org. The tor the wordcount of next step: start writing! other participants. Writers can update their All writers over the wordcounts on the web- age of 13 are eligible, site, and when it’s com- though for those under plete, upload it to win 17, there is a separate the challenge. website specifically for The site also provide younger writers. For s writer resources, in- those interested, the cluding pep-talks from website is ywp.nanowwell-known young au- rimo.org. thors such as Daniel Jose Older, Alaya Dawn JohnBy Staff Writer Luke son, Alexander Chee,
“I’ve never been a big writer, but I like storytelling, and it sounds fun.”
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The Write Stuff: Chapter One
In the beginning become familiar with website, caffeine NaNoWriMo: National Novel Writing Month. Something many individuals around the world plan on doing each year in November. The challenge? 50,000 words by the end of the month. So this weekly column in November is coming from a 2016 participant to hopefully another 2016 participant. Let’s write novels! Here’s a bit of vocabulary and tips to help kick off the first week of our NaNoWriMo adventure.
Important terms:
Word count: This is just a count of how many words are currently in your novel. If you make an account on the NaNoWriMo website, you can update your word count every day. Word sprints: A certain amount of time in which participants (called Wrimos) write as much as they can in that short amount of time. Writing buddies: On the NaNo website, you add writing buddies, who are people you hold accountable and vice versatile to write every day and get that word count up. It’s also good to have someone to socialize with about your novel. Home Region: If you wish, there’s a Waterloo NaNoWriMo region that has events at the Cedar Falls Public Library and Community Center. Events usually include word sprints or just writing with food, coffee and writers just like you. The region is listed on the Nano website once you sign up, or there is also a Facebook Group.
Tips and tricks:
Make a playlist: Do you have a running, dancing or sing-in-the-shower playlist? Well writing is no difference. If you’re someone who needs a motivational playlist, make one. It definitely boosts productivity. Write about your passion: If you’re writing about something you’re not passionate about, you’ll never get to the 50,000 words to “win” NanoWriMo. Find what you love, and write about it. Attend Regional Events: If you don’t have a writing buddy, you can still get motivational support from writers around you by going to regional events. They will help you with prompts and editing and getting those words in. Coffee, Tea and everything in between: The key to this event is always being caffeinated. It’s 2 a.m., and your word counts looking shotty? Awesome, good thing there’s some coffee brewing. Anything with caffeine is your ultimate sidekick for this month.
I hope these tips will help you kick off your novel, and I’ll be back next week with more tips and tricks for the process of National Novel Writing Month.
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Thank you, Zeitgeist, for prize winning efforts Smiles spread across their faces and squeals of pride and joy escaped their mouths as journalism teacher Brian Winkel delivered the news on Friday morning last week. Early mornings spent in the journalism lab are the norm to any student of Winkel’s, but this morning was especially important. As the squeals die down, the smiles stay glued to their faces as the yearbook editors took to their phones to spread the news to everyone else: the yearbook (Zeitgeist) had taken first place at State. Last year’s yearbook themed “FOCUS” had not only won, but it had swept the competition by 224 points and won 49 of 65 categories in writing, photography, design and so many others. Additionally, this feat being impressive in it’s own right, makes itself even more so due to the fact that this is the first year it has been entered into competition. This win may have set the bar for this year’s yearbook staff, but rest assured they are doing their best to make this year’s book even better. We would like to thank everyone who has cooperated with the yearbook staff; from coaches who give them permission to stay as close to the action as possible during games and meets, to teachers who (gracefully) let them sit in on classes for photo opportunities. Thank you to all of the students and staff who have been inadvertently stalked in the process of being tracked down for a quote or interview. Moreover, thank you and congratulations to the yearbook staff for their hard work all year round, for gathering the treasured memories of the entire school community and presenting them to us in a (now award winning) memento we will carry with us for many years to come. Lastly, thank you to anyone who has bought a yearbook in the past year or for this one. There’s still time to order this year’s book in the main office for $55, and, seniors, remember senior pictures are due before Thanksgiving break later this month. Once again, thank you to everyone who has participated in the making of our yearbook and congratulations to the yearbook staff. Go, Tigers.
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HI-LINE First dates deserve best impressions Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016
On a Thursday evening this past summer, my 14-year-old brother, dressed in a buttondown shirt and khakis, knocked on the front door of our house. I opened the door and, with only a smidge of sarcasm in his voice, he told me I looked nice. We then walked down the steps and out to my car where he opened my door for me before climbing in himself. Because he isn’t old enough to have a license himself, I drove us out to Olive Garden. He opened both doors for me as we walked in and even pulled out my chair for me when we were seated. He made pleasant, appropriate conversation throughout the meal, not always an easy task for a middle school boy. When the check came, he paid for both of our meals. Many strapping young men (and women) these days seem to be lacking in the manners department. They find it difficult to understand, it appears, how to be polite and courteous on even the most
important of occasions, specifically the first date. A first date is supposed to leave a good impression and make both parties desire and seek a second date. Therefore, going above and beyond in the chivalry department is often the best option. Not only does it make an individual look extremely compassionate, it also sets them apart from the other suitors in today’s generation who may not try as hard. For example, an easy way to go a bit old school comes at the very beginning of the night. Rather than shooting your date a text to let them know you’re waiting in their driveway to pick them up, try getting off your butt and out of your car, knocking on the door and waiting inside. This may mean talking to the parents, siblings or anyone else
who answers the door, but for two minutes, that really shouldn’t be a big deal. Continue your newfound winning streak by complimenting your date when you see him or her for the first time that evening. Bonus points to you if you bring flowers as well. When you walk out to the car, open the door for your date (from the outside) before you hop in yourself. Open doors for your date as you enter different buildings throughout the night also. If you go out to dinner, you’ll rack up major brownie points by pulling out your date’s chair for him or her, which remains optional. However, it should be expected of you, whomever initiated the date, to pay for a meal, movie, ice cream, or whatever else is required. There’s
Insecurities. As people, we all struggle with accepting ourselves the way we are. We get so caught up in the things we lack rather than the things we have — the good things that set us apart. Beauty isn’t supposed to be superficial. Beauty is something that radiates within a person. Beauty is how bright your soul glows. Beauty is in the actions and words you create. People are beautiful or handsome, yes. But sometimes those people are ugly on the inside. I mean, people who aren’t considered beautiful can be ugly on the inside too, but as a whole, it doesn’t matter what anyone looks like. In the future, spouses and employers and friends will want you for who you are on the inside instead of liking you because they think you’re
worth more if you’re considered “prettier.” As high schoolers, that’s what many of us do. The people we surround ourselves with are people fitting beautiful people with other beautiful people. It’s such a great divide, and a lot of people struggle with not feeling good enough. None of us are perfect. No one is better than anyone when it comes to appearance. Who a person is depends on the values they have and not whether they have clear skin or not. Trying not to compare yourself to someone else is incredibly hard. Sometimes you wish for their eyes, their body or their hair. But how you are now is just fine. If your heart is in the right place, you are already beautiful whether you see it or not. Difference is beautiful. If we all looked alike,
the world would be boring. Not looking like every other girl or boy is OK, and you don’t have to hate yourself because you lack things they have that you want. Maybe you have a crooked smile that makes you feel ugly in pictures. Yet your eyes smile 10 times brighter, and they are wonderful. Maybe your hair is brown, and you feel plain. Yet your hair is a wild mess of gorgeous curls. Maybe you aren’t as skinny as your best friend, but your curves are just as beautiful as her. Focus on the things you already have that makes you look the way you do. Don’t wish for anything more than that. This is your one body. The one thing you live with forever. Don’t spend eternity hating it. But most importantly are your qualities. Some
“... going above and beyond in the chivalry department is often the best option.”
nothing wrong with splitting the check by any means, but on the first date, I feel it’s good to set a nice precedent. I am by no means saying that anyone is incapable of doing any of the above by him or herself, especially not women. I believe wholly in equality, splitting the check and so on. However, a first date is a time to step up and go above and beyond the norm. The goal is to make a good impression and be as polite and chivalrous as possible. These acts of respect, however, have become few and far between. That’s why I took my younger brother on a practice date — to teach him about these small things that he should do for a girl on a first, or any, date to make her feel special and respected. It is important to pass these “old-fashioned” virtues on to future generations. I hope my brother and others his age feel the same way. By Staff Writer Mallorie
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Brightest souls rely on inner beauty
of the most beautiful people I know have such bright souls and big hearts. They care so much about other people, and they are never mean. They spend their time building people up, and they don’t think less of anyone. The words they speak are always gentle and kind, and they don’t rely on their physical appearance to dictate whether they love themselves or not. It doesn’t matter what anyone looks like. People have faces and a body, but they are simply a housing for the person inside. Being gentle, kind and warmhearted is where beauty is created. All you have to do is be nice at heart, and you will have all the beauty in the world. You just have to look at beauty in different light. By Staff Writer Lexi
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Crimson Tide standout finds his biggest fan close to home Highly recruited CFHS graduate Ross Pierschbacher , now a sophomore at the University of Alabama, is shining this year as a versatile offensive lineman for the No. 1-rated Crimson Tide. In the year he graduated from Cedar Falls, he was ranked as the No. 1 offensive guard and the top-ranked player in Iowa by ESPN, as well as 64th in the ESPN 100 and the No. 5 player in the Midwest Region. Since that year, he has risen to expectations, and local fans are beaming, perhaps none as brightly as his dad, Brad. “I am very proud of Ross, not only for being a starter at Alabama, but for stepping outside his comfort zone and challenging himself to go to Alabama,” Brad Pierschbacher said. “I knew he had the ability and the skill set to be a great player and would be a starter at some point in his career.” The Crimson Tide has been a top 10 team throughout the years. To be that
good, the team relies on all around talented players. Sky high rankings prove he’s meant to be part of a top 10 team. “but I was a little shocked when it was [Ross’s] redshirt freshman year. He is very determined and disciplined and has set high goals for himself. As a father, I am extremely proud of his accomplishments,” Brad said. One of the biggest challenges for a college football player is time lost with family. As Brad explained, “Ross has about four weeks off during the summer that he can come back to Iowa. When home, he likes to spend time with family and friends, so that time is very cherished to us. During the summer, he has classes and workouts. We try and get to Alabama to visit during the summer so we can spend time with him in Tuscaloosa. Football is a huge commitment and requires a huge chunk of your schedule. Usually short visits are the norm whether during the season or in the off season.”
Pierschbacher’s support group is strong. His dad said, “Last year, of the 15 games including SEC Championship, Cotton Bowl and the National Championship, I missed two games during the season.” Brad joined a core group of other fans of Ross to make it easier to support his son. “We had rented a house near Glendale, Ariz., with several other families. After the game, everyone went back to the house and celebrated. Ross and several of the Alabama players joined us as we played cards, shot pool and watched the highlights of the game on ESPN throughout the night. It was very special to be able to share that moment with him along with family and friends,” he said. Not only being a topped ranked play helps self-confidence but also having your whole family for support. By Staff Writer Jibreel
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Brad Pierschbacher and his son, Ross, who is a starting guard on the No. 1-rated Alabama football team.
Paying to Play: Cost of competition out of reach for some In the past few years, high school sports have become much more competitive, possibly because of club sports. They have become more intense, focused and expensive. It also seems like almost every sport requires athletes to have some sort of professional private lessons or need to be in a club just to be in it. But what about the people that can’t afford to be in those clubs? There are many kids who love playing a certain sports, but their family can’t afford it, so they
miss out on those opportunities. Many upper-class families spend thousands of dollars building up their children’s skills, but playing organized sports is extremely expensive for some lower middle class to impoverished families. They travel all across the country to compete on their elite teams. Enrollment fees, equipment, uniform costs and traveling costs are just some of the expenses that families pay. Then, many kids that want to play sports are left out just because their families can’t
afford it. Kids who want scholarships to their favorite colleges are denied because they didn’t have the proper training, but many parents are willing to make sacrifices just to keep their kids engaged in competitive sport. For some people it’s more than just a sport. Their kids are learning important life lessons. They learn how to be on a team, and it builds self-esteem. For some people, it’s priceless. Bobbi Metcalf, mother of three, spends about $1,000 a month on her children’s sports.
Her daughter, Ashlyn, a freshmen at Peet Junior High, attends local dance school, TNT Cheer and her son JT, a seventh grader as Peet, is on the Blackhawk Junior Hawks hockey team. Metcalf said, “It is expensive, but the training they get far exceeds that of school sports.” That makes the point that it is worth it to spend that amount of money just to have your kid be trained by the best and for them to learn those life skills. There are many ways to save
some money on sports. You can look online to buy used equipment. The amount of savings on some websites is amazing. You can get up to 50 percent off, depending where you shop. There are many benefits to club sports, but they shouldn’t cost a fortune or come ahead of the expense of saving for retirement, college, or anything else. Healthy participation in sports takes dedication and planning ahead. By Staff Writer Mia
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Men’s university basketball teams face year of rebuilding This year in college basketball for the state schools in Iowa, it looks to be entertaining. All three universities have a past of having successful basketball programs. Last year Northern Iowa was arguably the most successful, after taking down No. 1-ranked North Carolina in the beginning of the season and then beating Iowa State, who was ranked No. 5 at the time. They won the MVC conference tournament, and got an automatic bid for the NCAA tournament. They won their first matchup, defeating Texas with a half court shot at the buzzer. In the next game in the round of 32 against Texas A&M, they lost when A&M forced overtime after UNI gave up more than 10 points in the last minute of the game. For Iowa State, their season was full of ups and downs. After their head coach Fred Hoiberg left for a job coaching in the NBA, the year started out slow. They defeated No. 1 ranked Oklahoma, which was a high point of the season, but they finished 23-12, and eight of those losses came in conference play. They lost to Oklahoma in the Big 12 tournament, but they received an at-large bid for the NCAA tournament. They turned it around just in time for March Madness where
they made it to the Sweet 16. They beat Iona and Arkansas-Little Rock. In the sweet 16 they lost to No. 1-seeded Virginia. Iowa’s season was about the same. They finished 22-11 in the regular season with a 12-6 record in conference play. They were upset in the Big 10 tournament by Illinois. They also defeated a No. 1 team, beating Michigan State. They also received an at large bid and beat Temple in the first round and lost big to Villanova. For UNI, I think they will still be one of the top teams in the MVC, but I think they’re going to have a tougher season. Last year they graduated a very talented senior class, and I think they are going to have a harder time to get wins. I still think they have what it takes to get to the NCAA tournament, but I think they will have to win the MVC to do so. With a young team, I think it could be more of a rebuilding year. They still have a lot of talent and good players, but I think they will have to find an a leader to generate offensive scoring. They have a good senior leader in Jeremy Morgan who can play great defense and shoot, but I don’t know that he can carry the entire team all the time. In the end, I think
that Northern Iowa is going to have a tough year. Something that I think is going to hold them back is their offense. This year they won’t have Wes Washpun and Matt Bohannon, who carried the team a lot when it came to scoring. For Iowa State, my prediction is similar. I think that Iowa State still will have a pretty successful year. They have three returning players who got a lot of minutes last year. Also, they have Naz Long, who will be returning in his fifth year on a medical redshirt after missing all of last year for hip surgery. They also graduated a very talented senior class. I think their struggles in conference play will continue because the Big 12 is tough. Having to face Kansas and Oklahoma twice a year isn’t easy. They will have big shoes to fill after their leader Georges Niang graduated. He broke the all time record in scoring at Iowa State. I think what really is going to hurt them this year is their lack of size. Their 6’9” big man Jameel McKay graduated last year, and I think their defensive presence down low is going to struggle. I still think they will find themselves in the NCAA tournament, but
not as a very high seeded team. For Iowa, I think they will really have a hard time this year. I don’t think they will have a successful season because they don’t really have a guy who can do it all. The face of this team is Peter Jok, who is a good player, but I don’t know that he can carry this team enough to win. He had good stats last year, but he had a lot of help from other seniors who helped get him the ball. I think the future is bright for Iowa, with 11 of the 14 guys on the roster being underclassmen, but I think they will have better seasons in years to come. I think that Iowa will miss the NCAA tournament this year. I think the team to watch for this season is Iowa State. They have a lot of talent returning this year and even more help with Naz Long. With one of the toughest places to play in Hilton Coliseum, momentum is hard to come by when opponents come to Ames. With one of the best points guards in the country leading the offense in Monte Morris, I think that can put up enough points to make up for their lack of size on defense. By Staff Writer Jack
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Dark Greens:
Great source of iron, calcium, beta-carotene, which can turn into vitamin A, and helps immune function. Also supplies vitamin K, which helps reduce blood clots, etc.
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Chocolate Milk:
Great source of protein, which helps muscle recovery, restores energy, vitamins, increases carbs in the muscle and liver, etc.
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Great source of fiber, helps digestive system, lowers exposure to heart disease, etc. Also studies show that whole wheat bread helps you mentally and can protect you from Alzheimer’s.
Foods for Fuel Coaches recommend variety for athletic success Amanda Kuiken with Cross Country:
I recommend athletes eat a balanced diet of proteins, complex carbs, fiber and some fats. They need proteins after workouts to build up muscle, carbs to fuel their workouts, fiber to help with digestion and fats are also necessary for energy use during workouts. For proteins, some of the foods I would recommend are meats, nuts, cottage cheese, dark green vegetables and peanut butter. For carbs, pasta, granola bars, toast. For fiber, fruits, whole grain pasta/bread and vegetables. For fats, cottage cheese, nuts and fish. The types of drinks I would recommend to athletes are water, Gatorade (in moderation) and milk. Days leading up to a sports event should include foods from the food groups I mentioned. Make sure to replace carbohydrates for energy, eat proteins following workouts to build muscle and don’t forget fiber and fats. A balanced diet during the entire season is very important. The day of your event, for breakfast I would recommend a bagel or toast with peanut butter or oatmeal, banana or eggs with toast. For lunch, you would want to eat a PB and J sandwich with a side of carrots or other veggies and an apple. The day of an event, you should also eat some snacks throughout the day like granola bars, mixed nuts or cracker. Dinner after the event should be a protein of some kind (pork, turkey, or chicken), veggies, pasta or bread. The food you put in your body serves as fuel for all activities and body functions. You need to have the right kinds of fuel to perform at your highest level.
Brad Remmert with Football:
We always recommend a balanced diet for our athletes. We try to provide them with specific options from each food group so they can find something they may like eating in each group. With athletes, we need extra carbohydrates and proteins. They need carbs prior to events and practices. The proteins help with building and repairing muscle. On game day, we would like them to eat something like pasta, three to three and a half hours prior to game time. Sometimes that’s harder to do with the varying start times of the games we have in the UNI-Dome. Diet and sleep are two areas that athletes often neglect. It’s so important for athletes to get eight hours of sleep on a constant basis. The diet also plays a major role. Some like to skip breakfast. I like to think of the body as a wood burning stove. If you don’t put logs in the wood burning stove, it stops functioning properly. Same with your body. It needs good nutrition on a regular basis to perform at a high level. Players also need to think about what they put in their bodies following a workout. Within 30 minutes following a workout, they should consume something high in protein. This is where some athletes will choose to have a nutritional shake or chocolate milk. Items like this will help in the recovery process. It takes total commitment to be an athlete that competes at a high level. You need to be committed not only to training and practicing hard, but also healthy nutrition and sleep habits.
Kara Hulse with Basketball:
I recommend that my athletes eat healthy. I have them follow the food pyramid and think about what their body needs to function at high levels of training and competing. For example, we will have spaghetti or lasagna before events to load on carbohydrates for energy. It is important for athletes to not take eating to an extreme as many food disorders can start in this way. Protein, like chicken and red meats, are good too because it helps to build muscle. Red meats are food people stay away from, but I encourage it as it helps athletes not end up with anemia (low iron). Some specific types of food that I would recommend are chicken, fish, spaghetti, etc. Everything in moderation. Athletes should eat what they are use to eating the day of the event. Don’t change the diet just for the game. Practices are like games, and the same diet should be in place. Eating healthy benefits the athletes because it gives them the proper nutrients and vitamins to keep them healthy with high amounts of energy and focus. The day before, I have athletes carb load. This would be grains, spaghetti, bread, lasagna, etc. I think it’s important for my athletes to eat healthy because they first have to take care of their bodies, and healthy eating is critical for a healthy life. Secondly, if my athletes are eating healthy, they have a better chance of staying injury free.
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Carrots:
Great source of fiber, vitamins A, C, K and B8, which helps the cells function in the body. Also good for iron, copper, manganese, etc.
Stephanie Pickett with Volleyball:
I think it’s important to eat foods from every food group so that athletes have a wide variety. It is also very important that athletes take in enough calories to fuel their workouts and competitions. I recommend athletes eat a lot of fruits, vegetables and protein. It is also important to eat carbs to help fuel long practices. I also think it’s important for athletes to stay well hydrated. Athletes’ main source of hydration comes from water. Sports drinks can be another source of fluid. Milk is also an important part of an athlete’s diet. I think it’s important to keep things in routine. Stay away from new foods on game day or the days leading up to it. Also, make sure that you take in enough fluids to help fuel you on game day. Healthy eating gives athletes the stamina to compete at a high level. If an athlete doesn’t eat enough or doesn’t eat well, he or she may not perform at his or her peak potential.
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Apple:
Great source of antioxidants (some examples are vitamin C or E), lowers the risk of strokes, diabetes, bad cholesterol, different types of cancer, etc.
Kenton Engels with Golf:
Traditionally, there isn’t a nutrition plan with golfers. This isn’t to say however, that nutrition doesn’t matter. For example, deciding to skip meals or eating too much from one category, (for example, sugar), has a direct negative effect on performance. So while we don’t have a recommended set of food groups, we do encourage and recommend a balanced diet. Eating breakfast the day of the competition is recommended. It is underrated as far as its effects on performance and not just in golf, but in other areas as well. Eating healthy benefits players more than just golf. To the team, however, it can prevent illness and increase energy and stamina, which is key during a round of golf. We generally encourage golfers to stick to a routine and try not to snack too much. For drinks, water is the best. Gatorade is great during meets. Besides breakfast, drinking enough water is important to performance.
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Great source of fiber, carbohydrates (which help give you energy and fuels the body), vitamins, minerals, calcium, iron, etc. It is also known to help with your metabolism.
Mike Hagensick with Swimming:
I would recommend a diet that has a lot of vegetables. With a variety of vegetables, recovery time and performance are improved. I also encourage lean meats, fruits and healthy nuts. A drink I would recommend to athletes is chocolate milk because it helps with recovery. Leading up to and the day of competition, I would recommend well-balanced meals. Healthy snacks during the day are all-natural dried fruits, healthy nuts and vegetables like carrots. By Staff Writer Mackenzie
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Team sweeps Sioux City East in straight sets at Regionals After sweeping Sioux City East in three straight sets in the Regional final at home on Monday, Oct. 31, the No. 1-ranked volleyball is heading back to State next week in Cedar Rapids. “Being apart of this team is incredible. It feels great to know that I am apart of something that means a lot to the school and the town,” junior volleyball player Grace Burken said. Burken said this season has gone very well, and she that the team will be very competitive in the championship games at State. “We have the capabilities to win the state title, but we all need to play our best and have a winning attitude,” Burken said. Because of the team’s top ranking, Cedar Falls volleyball is known, which makes Burken, as well as her teammates, feel proud of the team’s accomplishments. “We are ranked No. 1. It puts a target on our backs, but I feel like we have worked very hard and have a lot of talent,” senior Taylor Becker said. Some of the team’s’ leaders are seniors Sammie Alexander and Taylor Sernett. To their teammates, they are good role models, always keep things positive, picking every teammate up when down and having big hearts that
help with team chemistry. For Alexander, playing her senior season is very important to her, and she said being on the team means the world to her and she is lucky to be able to experience things with the team is the best. “I can’t imagine what it is going to be like when volleyball season is over. I hope they all know how much they mean to me.” Girls on the team agree that the coaches do all that they can to prepare themselves and their players while having fun. Whether that is watching film, focusing directly on plays against certain teams or lifting and doing drills, they do it. “The coaches know exactly what they are talking about and teach us well. Everyone gets along super well, and we can have our joking around times and serious times. The coaches make it very fun,” Alexander said. They hang out in and outside of school and have tons of fun at practice, which helps build the team’s chemistry. “I love every girl on the team,” sophomore Ashley Schildroth said. “We’ve gotten so much closer as the season goes on. I’m really going to miss the seniors next year.” By Staff Writer Tehya
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Junior Taylor Lynch celebrates a point at the Regional against Sioux City East at home on Monday, Oct. 31. The Tigers beat the Trojans 3-0 and advanced to State on Tuesday, Nov. 8
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that we had,” Corbett said. “Next, I had to go through and make a prop list. This week we are working on the lighting along with finding the sound cues that we need.” Marcus, the lead character of the one act, is played by senior Adison Pace, a new face in the play family. “It was pretty impulsive [ joining play ]. I thought about doing it last year, and this year I was like, ‘You know what, it’s senior year, might as well.’” Pace has had to dig deep in order to get into his character. Corbett helped a lot with this, finding it to be one of her biggest duties as the director.
school budget and the materials that we had,” Corbett said. “Next, I had to go through and make a prop list. This week we are working on the lighting along with finding the sound cues that we need.” Marcus, the lead character of the one act, is played by senior Adison Pace, a new face in the play family. “It was pretty impulsive [ joining play ]. I thought about doing it last year, and this year I was like, ‘You know what, it’s senior year, might as well.’” Pace has had to dig deep in order to get into his character. Corbett helped a lot with this, finding it to be one of her
“Marcus has a lot of stuff underneath the surface that no-one knows, and it’s hinted at in certain parts during the play and is directly addressed at others,” she said. By understanding this, Pace said he was able to be more like the character as well as reflecting that character back upon himself. The audience will be able to see results of all the creative process in the Clare S. Stanard auditorium at 7 p.m. on Nov. 11 and 12. By Staff Writer Claire
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biggest duties as the director. “Marcus has a lot of stuff underneath the surface that no-one knows, and it’s hinted at in certain parts during the play and is directly addressed at others,” Pace said. By understanding this, Pace said he was able to be more like the character as well as reflecting that character back upon himself. The audience will be able to see results of all the creative process in the Clare S. Stanard auditorium at 7 p.m. on Nov. 11 and 12. By Staff Writer Cassidy
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Tayah Mahi Volleyball
Tayah is a junior on the volleyball team and has been playing since she was a little kid, with her parents by her side and all of the teammates as well she has been able to help push the team to state yet again. She plays as the setter, doing so she runs the offence and sets her hitters to get the ball over the net for another point. How long have you been playing volleyball, and what got you started? “I have been playing for about nine or 10 years. My parents, because both of them are huge volleyball enthusiasts, and my dad is the assistant coach at UNI. He played pro volleyball for about 30 years.” What got you hooked to keep playing? “I love the feeling of just blocking, it’s actually what really made me love the game. I like practice, and I memorize it all and stuff.” How does it feel that you have another chance of going to State after just missing the finals last year? “I think that this year we are going to play a lot harder because the semi loss was just a huge loss, and it like sucked, so I think that we are going to really push to get passed the semi.” How do you feel the team dynamic is? “I just think that we work so hard and stuff, and we’re just like such a team, and we all love each other like we’re all best friends and stuff, so that like really, really contributes to the plays.” Is there anything you want to say about your team? “Well, I love them all so much, and I’m so thankful for how hard they all work and stuff, and they are such awesome people on the court, so it’s really fun to work with them.” What are your feelings toward the student section? “They’re awesome. I mean sometimes it can get a little bit quiet, but when we’re cheering, they’re cheering, which is super awesome like for our excitement, and it really gets us pumped.”