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CF junior returns from New York after weekend bombings in Chelsea The weekend of Sep. 20, I had flown from Minneapolis to LaGuardia in New York City, to spend the weekend with my sister and some family friends from all over the country, but little did I know that this relaxing trip would turn into a stress-filled and eye opening encounter with tragedy after last weekend’s bombings in New York. The nine people I was with were all from New York, Denver, Minneapolis or Boston. We all met up and rented a
three bedroom apartment on West 27th Street and Sixth Avenue in Chelsea, a bustling neighborhood in the lower west side of the island. I was looking forward to a great time catching up with everyone throughout the weekend and enjoying each other’s company in the city. We planned to see two broadway shows as well as shop and eat at some of our favorite spots in Manhattan. The morning of the 18th started out
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just as I had expected it to. I woke up at nine, had a bagel, chatted with our friends and headed to grab coffee at my favorite coffee place in the city, Gregory’s Coffee. We walked to Times Square as a group, and four of us caught a matinee of Hamilton. After seeing Hamilton, we took a trip to TriBeCa to have dinner. We did not have time after the show to go all the way back to Chelsea and change before our seven o’clock dinner reservations, so the nine of us ended up
having to take a cab from the Theater District straight to the restaurant. During dinner, my sister had read a headline saying there was an explosion in Chelsea, and I did not think much of it until many of our phones began to ring with texts from friends and family asking if we were OK. After a great meal and lots of chatting, we learned that the explosion had happened at approximately
early. “I came out of the womb with a pen or a pencil,” she said. Trujillo is from a small town in Texas, and she always drove in circles. The whole town drove in circles, but she broke the circle and stood out. She broke her comfort zone. After Trujillo found out that her best friend had been killed, she wrote “Prizefighter en Mi Casa.” The book is about a 12-year-old girl who gets in a car crash, leaving her father paralyzed and her plagued with seizures. Her writing shows that death can happen at any moment, so we have to treasure the time we have. Reinforcing the idea of using the time one’s given, Watson said, “The only guarantee we have is that if we quit, nothing will happen.” Watson recalled sitting in a desk just watching her students be rude to each other, not knowing what their words could do. She later went on to write “Quad,” a book that puts readers on the edge of their seats with six students in a school store while an unknown school shooter walks through the school. She wants her students to get that their words can pierce through anything, and that if they were one of those six students, they might have said some stuff they wish they would not have. By Staff Writer Beau
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Authors G.Neri, C.G. Watson, A.S. King, E.E Charlton Trujillo and Andrew Smith spoke to Holmes Junior High on Tuesday, Sept. 13 and Peet Junior High on Wednesday, Sept. 14.
Five authors share inspiration at Holmes, Peet assemblies Last week students at Peet and Holmes Junior Highs got the chance to meet five of the country’s top young adult adult authors during school. The authors visited Holmes on Sept. 13 and Peet on Sept. 14. Jennifer Paulson, a former teacher at Holmes Junior High School, spent months planning and setting up the days devoted to the power of literature and writing, and her efforts brought five authors including E.E Charlton Trujillo, A.S. King, G.Neri, Andrew Smith and C.G. Watson to the junior highs to rock the word. Paulson got a grant from the Max and Helen Gernsey Foundation to make the whole day possible. After the assembly on Sept. 14 at Peet, students got one period to go meet the authors with a later author signing during Tiger Time. The authors had lots of inspirational advice for aspiring writers. Smith, the author of “Winger,” “Grasshopper Jungle” and more, said, “Writing a book is kinda like running. You start and you finish. You won’t get to the finish if you don’t take that first step.” Smith said he wants kids to know that they don’t need a console to see the world. “You need to unplug the electronics and go out in the real world,” he said. Trujillo advised teens to embrace their inspirations
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‘Grasshopper Jungle’ author finds ‘stories all around’ Andrew Smith, the award winning author of “Winger” and “Grasshopper Jungle,” showered young adults with his praise as he paid visits to both Peet and Holmes Junior Highs last week. “An internal thing that I would tell young people is my recurring message, is that ya know there are always stories all around you, just kinda like knocking on your window, waiting for you to pay attention to them so that you can tell those stories in your own words,” Smith said. He, along with other award winning novelist A.S. King, E.E CharltonTrujillo, G. Neri and C.G. Watson, visited Peet Junior High last Wednesday, Sept. 14 and Holmes Junior High last Thursday, Sept. 15 for the “Rock The Word” author’s visit. “It’s really inspiring and invigorating to get out and actually meet peo-
ple who are readers of stuff that I do, and that’s kinda every author’s dream,” Smith said. Since Smith was a kid, he’s always wanted to become a writer. Ever since his days as editor of his high school newspaper, he wanted to be a writer. After graduating college, he experimented with journalism. Writing for newspapers and radio stations, he found it wasn’t the kind of writing he’d dreamed about doing. It wasn’t until his son’s interest that he decided to buckle down and publish his books that he never thought that he’d ever show an eye. “My son told me. He was five or six years old maybe, and he told me that he wanted to be a writer when he grew up, so I thought maybe I had a parental duty for him,” Smith said. “My first published novel [“Ghost
Medicine”], I didn’t think I’d ever let anyone see it. I instantly felt a round of guilt after I published it. I got the money a couple weeks later, and I hid it away from my wife. Money for your own cherished writing, that’s crazy. Believe me ... I got used to it … fast,” Smith said. Smith filled the room with laughter and ear to ear grins with his witty writer’s humor and left little doubt that he had accomplished his goals for young writers and non-writers. “Your futures are very often being propagandized by corporate America that wants to limit the vision that young people have. Be anything you want because the denial that these people put you in of what you wanna be is ridiculous,” Smith said. By Staff Writer Jibreel
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60 turn out in support of Color Run Sixty runners turned up at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 16 to contribute to the “Do Better. Be Better,” non-profit charity group, and run the colorful 5k at Pfeiffer Park. The “Do Better Be Better” charity was made by PE teacher Jamie Smith after she suffered two strokes and had undergone a major brain operation. In her own experience, she said she wished to help other families who have had similar traumatic experiences. School counselor Erin Gardner also participated in the the event. “Jamie uses the money to give back to a family who is, or who has been in a crisis. The 5k proceeds go to a student at CF or Dunkerton who has submitted an essay on a hardship they have gone through.” The Color Run has been going on since 2014, and according to Gardner, the committee is never lacking volunteers, including many students. “I enjoy helping others and doing as much as I can for the community, and this is a great opportunity to do so. The atmosphere is always positive, and people love seeing that,” senior Makenzie Nichols said. Since the volunteers create such a positive vibe, the race has a reputation for a fun, family atmosphere. “Everyone was so encouraging, and throwing the color in the air at the finish line was so rewarding. I would definitely
“There is nothing better than coming together to help people in need.”
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consider doing it again,” sophomore Rachel Dailey said. Dailey’s favorite part, throwing color in the air, is a tradition the participants have always done, and is a way to say “well done” to the runners. Sophomore Sam Linck said he also immensely enjoyed the “color bomb,” but was even more encouraged by the results of the run. “I loved everyone throwing color and encouragement my way,” he said. “It was a great cause. There is nothing better than coming to-
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The Do Better. Be Better. Color Run on Saturday, Sept. 16 in Pfeiffer Park drew over 60 participants, including Abby Keiser, pictured above.
Counselor, acting buddy link up for lessons in persistence Lights shining dimly onto the stage, Davy King, a Dutch film actor, spilled the secrets on being an actor in the real world to Michelle Rathe’s acting class full of eager listeners in a recent visit. On Thursday, Sept. 15, King paid a visit to his old friend in the high school building, counselor Chris Wood. King, after having grown up in The Netherlands, attended Wartburg with Wood. They became lifelong friends, and when King returned to town, Wood jumped at the chance to invite him to speak at the school. “Since we graduated nearly eight years ago from Wartburg, we have made it a priority to communicate regularly, stay in touch, bounce ideas off one another about professional and personal interests, “ Wood
“... if you’re meant to do something, that one thing is going to keep coming back at you, even if you’re trying to ignore it.”
—film actor Davy King in a visit with acting class
said. “It has been a choice to make our friendship last, and we’ve felt like brothers from day one.” Wood joined the class for the talk and the questions that followed after King gave the class the basics of working in the film industry. “I think I may have done, Chris probably knows about this, 1,500 auditions, and may have gotten only eight or nine
callbacks, at which I got parts.” King said, talking about the waiting part of the film and theater industry. “How were the worst times when you’ve called me and said, ‘I hate my life’, how did you respond to those?“ Wood asked from the back of the auditorium. “Y’know, I truly believe that if you’re meant to do something, that one thing is going
to keep coming back at you, even if you’re trying to ignore it,” King replied, his legs dangling from the stage as he perused the audience. “I knew that this [acting] is what I have to do. Deep down you know when it’s something you have to do.” Referencing the calls and texts about rejection he has gotten from Davy over the years, Wood said King’s
“growth mindset has been second to none. Never once has he allowed himself to be completely depleted. Rejection and disapproval happen often in the world of acting and modeling. Almost all of our conversations are geared around what his response will be. While he can’t control the decision of the director or photographer, he can control his response.” And their friendship has always been a way to weather the tough times and celebrate the successes. Wood said, “Davy and I have always said if a friendship and relationship are important enough, regardless of where an individual is and how often you see one another, you will stay in touch.” By Staff Writer Albie
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Survey shows wide usage of social media among junior high students at bedtimes A recent Hi-Line survey of 10 percent of the students at Holmes Junior High found that 86 percent of all students are using social media within an hour of their bed time. Students reacting to the survey said the data made sense. “I am not surprised because we are a technology nation,” said Krisha Keeran, a ninth grader. If anyone was surprised, it was usually because he or she thought the findings were less than the overall number involved online. “I thought it would be 100 percent of students,” said Mack Eastman, a ninth grader. In fact, when breaking the survey down by grades, social media was a must have for the ninth graders, as 100 percent said they used social media within an hour of bedtime. To some students, it is the expectation to be on technology with friends. “When I’m with my friends, we are always on our phones together,” said Laura Starbeck, a 9th grader. The draw toward digital socializing leads some to sacrifice a good night’s rest. “Sometimes
I get on social media before bed, and I stay on it longer than I should and end up losing sleep,” said Devin O’Loughlin, a 9th grader. Another ninth grade girl agreed with the research that discusses how the the bright light affects sleep schedules. “The bright light of my phone makes it harder to fall asleep,” said Chloe Rohlf, a ninth grader. But not everyone is enjoying the expectation to show up online. Ninth grader Devin O’Loughlin said that technology is more problematic during the school year. “Social media has became a burden since school started, and I don’t want all of the work of checking it,” O’Loughlin said. “I don’t want to have to spend time on my phone. I don’t like the feel of needing social media. Since I have gotten a phone, I have quickly become extremely reliant. I am always on my bed, on my phone.” Most of the seventh grade girls said social media was a nightly routine, only one saying that she didn’t use social media. One ninth grader, Medha Patel,
who has a sister in junior high, said she didn’t even have to think about it when considering her sister’s use of social media before bedtime. “Yes, she is always on right before bed,” Patel said. Ninth grade boys’ results were also fairly predictable. Ninety percent said they use technology within an hour of their bedtime. “When I am about to go to sleep, I try to lay off technology, but every night I find myself on my phone for at least an hour. I’m sure this affects my sleep,” said Mack Eastman, a ninth grader. The only deviation in the survey findings was for the seventh grade boys who broke the norm; only 40 percent of them said that they were on social media within an hour of their bedtime. Those who said they weren’t on social media also said that they hardly use social media or they don’t even have social media. “I don’t have any social media,” one seventh grade boy said. “That’s lame,” said another. But things changed by the eighth grade, as all the boys re-
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A Hi-Line survey shows junior high students like Olivia Kress find themselves tied to social media apps at the ends of the days. ported they are fascinated with social media and use social media within an hour before their bedtime. One even admitted that technology helps him go
to sleep. “Yes, I actually pass out using it,” said Owen Ausborn, an 8th grader. By Staff Writer Sophia
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CHELSEA BOMBINGS/Continued from Page 1 8:30 p.m. on 23rd Street and Sixth Avenue, about four blocks from our apartment on 27th. As far as we knew, it was an accident and we were thankful that no one had been killed. After dinner, we hailed some cabs to the West Village in Greenwich to go to a rooftop bar at The Jane Hotel. At the Jane I learned from a door man that The Jane was the same hotel the Titanic survivors stayed at when they were brought back to New York. As I stood on the roof and gazed out over the Hudson River at the Jersey City lights and the night sky, I wondered what was really going on and the severity of the situation. In my head I played connect the dots, recounting the chronological order of my experiences that night, trying to find a relationship between our whereabouts and the explosions. My sister and our family friend Karen soon began to feel the expense of our heavy walking around the city, so we were going to get a cab home to Chelsea, not realizing the severity of what was going on, but we ultimately decided against it, not because of the bombs, but because we wanted to all go home at the same time. Annabel, Karen and two others got a cab while the rest of us made an attempt to catch the subway home, soon coming to find that our route was shut down due to the explosion. We were forced to begin the trek up to Chelsea from Greenwich Village. The longer we walked, the more we uncovered about the situation. As we got closer to 23rd Street block by block, mutters of stories that flooded the streets became accompanied by packs of police cars and reporters. We returned to Chelsea to find the blocks surrounding the explosion wrapped in bright yellow police tape. I sipped on a Slurpee as our friend Randi and I approached an NYPD officer to ask him how we could get back to the apartment on 27th. We were
informed by the officer that it would be hours before we were even allowed in the vicinity of the street because they were searching the area with dogs and robots. Hundreds of civilians and press stood by with cell phones and cameras capturing the action as groups of police and men in suits hovered the area. We attempted to walk up a few blocks and then cut across, but our path was met with “Do Not Cross” tape and a wall of officers once again. The five of us were separated from the rest of our group, so we continued walking around until we finally found them at a McDonald’s, the windows lit up with reflections of red and blue lights that flooded the streets. I remember very clearly walking past a small restaurant with the doors open, a woman seated at a table, cradling a crying baby with a suitcase at her side as she sobbed into her cellphone. That vision was a slap in the face to me, and I don’t think I will ever be able to forget it. Although no one was killed, the bombs left citizens and tourists alike rattled and anxious for the next move because many of us felt there was bound to be one, and there was nothing we could do. McDonald’s became a temporary residence for not only myself, but many New Yorkers who could not return to their apartments. After three hours of lounging in McDonald’s, I began to accept that I would sleep over in a fast food restaurant for the first time in my life. It was during this time that a chorus of cell phones rang out throughout the restaurant. I looked at my nearly-dead phone to see an alert from the NYPD glowing in my face. The alert warned citizens of a suspicious package, thought to be a bomb, found on 27th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues — the block of our rented apartment. Everyone around me seemed to share the same consciousness; the fear that was contagious in the streets because everything that was going on was ex-
tremely vague and no one knew for sure what was going to happen. Though as the night went on it began clear that I would not return to the apartment until the early hours of the morning at the earliest, there was still a part of me that held a sliver of hope that I would get to sleep in an actual bed. We abandoned camp at McDonald’s and began to walk around to try to find a hotel with vacancy. Every garbage bag or box I passed on the street caused me to be engulfed in a wave of anxiety. The fear seemed to inch closer and closer to my consciousness the more time I spent out on the street listening to police sirens. Soon I was in bed at a nearby hotel, my feet firey after scouring the streets for hours for somewhere to sleep that was more decent than the floor of a McDonald’s. I watched the news and saw for the first time a picture of an improvised explosive device that had been accidentally disabled by two thieves who had stolen the suitcase it was stowed in. Terrorism and violence had always been a looming fear in my personal life, and though I did not directly experience the bombing, it made me grip the fear of terrorism more than I ever had before.The fear of terrorism is part of daily life now for many people, including myself. It’s hard to live life in this day and age without picturing every horrific scenario possible because the fear of Americans is so exploited by media. Terrorism is becoming just another one of modern America’s daily afflictions and a common expression of feelings between human beings, and it is always knocking at the door of Americans’ fears and opening the door to an age of anxiety. By Staff Writer Elise
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Peet Melodies showing zeal for musical dreams In her second year of being in control of the Peet Junior High Melodies, Samantha Eilers has continued her passion for music through helping junior high students who are in need of somewhere to belong. “I think that in junior high some kids have a hard time finding a place where they feel like they fit in. I strive to make the choir room a place for all,” Eilers said. For her and junior high student Alyssa Joyce, music sends them to a special place. “When I start to sing, or when I’m onstage, I see colors brighter, and I feel warm and happy. Even if I get nervous, I still love it. I can’t even describe the feeling,” Joyce said. Her passion for music began during her fifth grade year when she missed the opportunity to perform her first solo. “Not getting that solo mattered a lot to me at the time because it was given to my best friend,” she said. Joyce’s musical journey was just beginning when she was denied the solo, and she attributes much of this early growth to her teacher, Ben Bartlett. Bartlett was the Cedar Heights vocal music teacher for many years who passed away June 10, 2015, in an automobile accident. His two children, Bailey and Charlie also passed away in the accident.
“When I start to sing, or when I’m onstage, I see colors brighter, and I feel warm and happy.”
—Alyssa Joyce Melodie member
“That was when I started wanting to be more involved in music. Mr. Bartlett taught me that if I have a dream, all I have to do is try, and I will achieve that dream, no matter what people say, no matter what they think. If I just try, I can be whatever I want to be, and that’s when I decided that I would always give my all no matter what,” she said. Joyce said she and others will remember Bartlett forever, as his passion for music lives on in students impacted by his own love for song. “I just love it, and I do what I love because it’s not only a part of me, but it’s something that I can share with others. Being accepted into Melodies is just the start of my biggest dream,” she said. The Peet Junior High Melodies group will have its first performance Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Peet Junior High new gym. By Staff Writer Jubilee
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Bailey Gilbert uses her buggy in Meghan Reynolds’ physics lab on Monday, Sept. 19 to test how many meters her vehicle can cover in a certain amount of seconds.
Unhealthy Start Junior marches back from mono Severe abdominal pain. Constant nausea. Long-lasting headaches. Extreme fatigue. These are just a few of the most common symptoms used to diagnose mononucleosis, better know as mono, or “the kissing disease.” This illness, which is most common among teens, typically lasts about six weeks and can make life a living nightmare for those who contract it. A newly claimed victim of this awful sickness is junior Sylvia Brown. Brown first noticed a problem with her health around the end of August. “I had super weird abdominal pain that was unlike any-
thing I’d ever had before,” she said. “Throughout that whole week, I was super tired and fell asleep in random places.” After several days, Brown went in to talk to her doctor about the issues. Blood test results showed an abnormally high white blood cell count. She was advised to take things slow, get plenty of rest and come back if things still weren’t improving. After another subpar week with zero improvement, Brown returned in the hopes of receiving some sort of diagnosis. She was finally provided with a clear answer, but it was anything but desirable. Mono.
Over the last three weeks, Brown has done her best to stay as active in her school work and extracurriculars as her body will allow. However, she said this hasn’t been easy. “I’ve been trying not to miss school, but I get really tired,” she said, “and then cross country is hard because I really want to be running, but then I can’t because I shouldn’t be overexerting myself.” Despite it’s reputation, mononucleosis is not only spread through kissing. Just like most flu bugs and common colds, it is passed through saliva. Thus, things like coughs, sneezes, shared
drinks and utensils, and, of course, kissing can all promote the spread of the virus. Common symptoms of mono include nausea, abdominal pain, headaches, fatigue, a sore throat, fevers, swollen tonsils and even a soft, swollen spleen. Those suffering from several of these symptoms may have mono, and health assistant Betsy Schmitz urges medical attention. “You should go to the doctor and have it checked out first, and then besides that, there’s really not a whole lot you can do,” she said. Most health profession-
als recommend treating any bodily discomfort with overthe-counter pain relievers. Drinking plenty of water and fruit juice also helps to relieve fevers and sore throats. Finally, get plenty of rest. This may include taking things slow at school or work, and especially in extracurriculars such as athletics, music and social events. “It’s not as bad as most people think,” Brown said. “I just try to fight through it a little bit, which might be good or it might not be.” By Staff Writer Mallorie
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CF grad behind choreography of award-winning Tiger routines Eleven years ago, the dance team was privileged to get a choreographer who would take them to the next level while competing against the toughest dance teams in the state at the annual Iowa State Drill Team Competition in Des Moines each December. Afton Wilson is a former Cedar Falls dance team member and University of Iowa dance team alumni who choreographs for varsity dance teams all over the Cedar Valley. On top of choreographing state routines, she also owns her own dance studio in Waterloo, called Fusion Dance & Fitness. Over the past 11 years, she has created around 30 state routines. After she started choreographing state hip hop routines for Cedar Falls, she has also reached out to many other varsity teams around the Cedar Valley. Waterloo Columbus, Waverly-Shell Rock, Waterloo East, Waterloo West and the University of Northern Iowa are other teams around the area she has choreographed, and she has also worked with Central College, Winterset, Newton and PCM. This year Wilson is working with Cedar Falls hip hop, Waterloo Columbus hip hop,and Waverly-Shell Rock novelty. Each year the competition gets harder not only to receive a division one rating, but also to get a chance to earn a trophy. Since there are only five trophies at the maximum, it is extremely difficult to grab a spot in the top five. Not only do the dancers and coaches feel pressure, so do the choreographers who made their routines. “I feel a lot of pressure,” Wilson said. “The teams I choreograph for are competing against some of the toughest schools in the state. The talent is getting better and better every year. It’s a lot of work to keep up with that.” Coming up with new material isn’t easy. Wilson makes it seem so easy with her trophy winning routines. She said, “It’s always tough to stay fresh, especially when choreographing a style that is ever changing and evolving. I wouldn’t say everything I choreograph is always ‘fresh and new.’ Every choreographer has their ‘go-to moves,’ so I give mine names, and then it’s easier for the kids to know exactly what I want.” Making the routine entertaining to watch is what Wilson does as she strives to bring energy and imagination into each one of her routines and keep every aspect of the routine exciting. “I just try to keep it exciting as far as music, movement and formations go,” she said. “You want the music to continue to build and always finish strong. You want your movement to be appropriate and make the dancers look good. You want your formations to be visually appealing.” The process of creating routines
takes a lot of time to piece every detail together into a two minute routine. Wilson said, “The whole process takes months. Collecting and creating the perfect music mix is time consuming. I will spend around 12 hours creating the first draft of a dance. If I am close to a team, and have the opportunity to go back and work with them more, I will usually spend another three to four hours modifying movement, as well as coming up with better ideas to fix things.” The songs can be difficult to find considering there are so many out there to choose from, so Wilson uses iTunes, Pandora and Youtube for her music selections. “I try to have more songs than I need to start the process, and then you can get rid of the parts that don’t work or don’t mix well,” Wilson said. Every year Wilson utilizes new inspiration for each one of her routines, so that every routine has a different style or theme. She has created themes including Money, Bad Girls, Rosie the Riveter, Missy Elliot, Beyonce, Pitbull, Basketball Players, Pirates, School Day, Astronauts vs. Aliens, Toy Box and many more. “It is very difficult to remain creative in any art form,” Wilson said. “Choreography is non-stop when you own a dance studio and do freelance choreography on the side. I’m constantly searching for inspiration.” Wilson said she also finds inspiration throughout her daily life, her daughter’s cartoons, traveling, broadway shows, etc. “I find inspiration everywhere,” she said. Selecting the varsity teams isn’t easy either, especially when every dancer has so much talent and potential. “It’s really hard to select dancers for teams because you want to give people with potential the chance to rise to the occasion, but you can’t predict what kids will do, and how hard they will work for you,” she said. “Some dancers pick up styles differently too, so they may not have a great audition, but totally fail when it comes to learning from a new choreographer.” Adjusting to various styles is challenging, but Wilson has found a way to make it work. “Style is hard,” she said. “It takes teams a long time to adjust to a new choreographer’s style. The more you work with a team, the easier it is to know what they can do choreographically, and the easier it is for them to pick up the movement.” Every year seniors graduate and are no longer members of their teams. Lower classmen then have the opportunity to join the teams and blend in with the returning dance members. For 11 years Wilson has dealt with different teams every year. “When I choreograph before meeting a team, there are usually sections of a dance that are optional or have various
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choices based on their ability,” she said. But even after all the work, creating routines and being a part of the journey is so special to her. “One of my favorite parts of creating dance is teaching the routines to the kids,” Wilson said. “I usually have a lot of fun with them, but the best part is to see the finished product — when you finally sit back and watch
CFHS grad Afton Wilson has been behind the award-winning choreography of many local dance teams over the years, including the Tigers. a dance and enjoy it for the first time.” By Staff Writer Kim
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Sophomore becomes first boy on color guard team in over 20 years It’s Friday night and sophomore Jonas Walther stands on the field, his face proud. Wearing a sequined tunic, he waves the red and black flag high above his head as the color guard begins its routine. Walther first joined the team this past year, following in the footsteps of his older sister Katarina. It marks the first year that the guard has been co-ed since 1994. While at first Walther was hesitant to join the team, he said that the response has been overwhelmingly positive. “I’ve been shown an immense amount of support from Mr. Engelhardt and Mr. Ramsey, and it also helps that Katarina’s done it, so the team was really welcoming to me, and I’ve made some great friends,” Walther said. Senior member of the guard Sydney See is a big supporter of the switch that the guard program has put into effect this year. “We love and embrace having a male in our guard. Having both genders present shows that anyone can be a part of this awesome group, and that it’s not just meant for ladies. Just because we may be twirling flags doesn’t mean that only a specific gender can do it,” See said. Each day the color guard devotes the first 15 minutes of power hour to perfecting its routine, working to synchronize with the marching band, and on Tuesday and Thursday evenings the guard gathers outside of school to practice new maneuvers. Many may not realize it, but a lot of hard work is put into the preparation for the halftime show that is put on every Friday night and the contest that the guard will be competing in this upcoming October. While there’s a lot to learn, Walther said he doesn’t let it get him or the rest of the team down. “It’s not so bad because we want to learn everything that we can, so we practice a lot,” Walther said with a shrug. In fact, most days he and the guard take their flags home to practice on their own at night. And all that hard work definitely pays off. Each home football game, the guard takes the field at halftime to show off its perfected routine.
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Sophomore Jonas Walther (center) is the first boy to join the traditionally female-filled color guard team like team Elizabeth McRae and Sydney See in over 20 years.
Boy, girl cross gender lines on junior high cheerleading, football teams Underneath one of the helmets, a 12-year-old girl named Avery Fleshner is about to kick the field goal for the Tiger football team, and along other fields, Denari Turner is backspotting stunts at the eighth grade football games. Fleshner is a seventh grade girl going out for football this year at Peet Junior High. Fleshner is new to the sport and said that she’s always wanted to play. The first time she knew she wanted to play was in fifth grade. “I remember in fifth grade, the seventh graders came to the elementary to talk about junior high. Someone asked
about football, and I said I’m going to be on that team, and everyone doubted me,” Fleshner said. She has proven them wrong by being the A and B team kicker. Turner is also a new edition to the PJH cheer team. “I always thought it was cool, and my friends said I should try,” he said. Turner has also had some discrimination for being a male cheerleader. People have said things like, ”You should just quit,” and, “That’s too girly,” but this hasn’t stopped him, though he still keeps putting in the work during practice.
“Some people say they think it’s cool that I’m doing cheer. They have even told people to stop the hate on me,” Turner said. The football team has also made Fleshner feel very welcome. “The first day of practice some of the players were hesitant and questioning their approval of me,” she said. Although the team has been understanding, others around the school haven’t been so inviting. Fleshner said people are saying things like, “Oh, she’s just doing it for attention,” and spreading rumors about her. Some other struggles Fleshner has had are being a multi-sport athlete with trying to
balance a busy schedule full of soccer practices, football practices and school work. The season has been going well for the Tigers who have already tied one game with Holmes for A team and B team winning 40-0. Although some teams may take different participants of different genders as a burden, these teams are embracing Fleshner and Turner. Fleshner said her team is “Memorable because I don’t think any team would have been as supportive and accepting.”
“I love how it all flows together in the end. It’s kind of like dancing, and I really like the movement of it and how it can just feel so smooth,” Walther said. Not everything about color guard is graceful, though. Walther recalls taking a tumble on the first game of the year.
“I have to wear jazz shoes, and we have to run really fast, and they’re kind of slippery on the bottom, so I just slipped on the field and face planted,” Walther said with a laugh. He doesn’t let the small stumble dampen his spirits though. Instead, Walther encourages others to step out
of their comfort zones and try something new too. “I would definitely say, just try it, and if you don’t like it, you’ll know, but it’s good to try anyway because otherwise you’ll never know if you don’t like it. I didn’t try many things in my junior high years, and then last year I started to, and it
was the first time I’d ever done a school sport, and I really liked it, so this year I’m trying to do as many new things as I can just to see what I like because I don’t really know yet,” Walther said.
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Hundreds of people from the Cedar Valley gathered on Saturday, Sept. 17 to be a part of the sixth annual Mohair Pear Fair. From jewelry, henna and psychic readings, the Pear Fair had it all. Just over 20 vendors from around the Midwest participated in the Pear Fair this year. The Fair drew a large audience, including children and pets.
One specific vendor, Nicole & Dime, sold handmade jewelry. She has been a vendor all six years. A best seller this year at her booth were her leather and crystal necklaces/chokers. All of her jewelry was very unique and individual.
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Something interesting at the Pear Fair this year was the Three Witches booth. At the booth, there were witches that read fortunes, sold gemstone jewelry, as well as oils and cleansing bath products. To Our Moon and Bath shared a booth with Three Witches, and they sold seasonal jewelry for Halloween. MachaPoncho made its sixth appearance at the Pear Fair this year too. They are based out of Minneapolis and sell a variety of hats, scarves and mittens, all of which are either crocheted or knitted. MachaPoncho even makes hats that have text on them, as well as baby hats. The vendors got to keep all of their profits but had to pay a small fee for booth space. Overall, the Pear Fair was a big success and an event that many people look forward to every year.
Artists, writers can follow these steps to Scholastic award success The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards are an opportunity for young students who are pursuing careers in art and literature to receive recognition, and it’s very easy to submit work. With over 320,000 submissions, the writing and art has to be top notch quality. Cedar Falls has had several winners in the writing category, and here’re some of their tips for success:
Tip 1: Quality over quantity.
When submitting to the awards, it can be tempting to write a bunch of stories and submit them all in hopes your chances will be increased, but the strategy is less effective than you may assume. With so many submissions a year, the ones that stand out will be the most successful, and a single great piece is better than 100 mediocre ones.
Tip 2: Read a lot. Whether it be a full length novel or a couple poems, reading other people’s work and trying to improve from it is an extremely effective strategy. Emulating the styles of others and deciding what works for you is very helpful in discovering one’s own style. “Gosh, I read and write every day,” said Zöe Charlery, a winner from last year. Many compare writing to a sport, and you have to constantly work your mental muscles to get better. Tip 3: Explore the avenues of peer review. One of the biggest
problems in writing is that you already know your characters. While you may think of your characters in one way, the reader may get a completely different impression, and it’s important that you know how others interpret your work.
English teachers work especially well. “Everyone needs a good English teacher,” Charlery said.
Tip 4: Give as much information as possible as quickly as possible. Again, with a 3,000 word limit, you have very little time to say what you need to. Though sometimes very effective, exposition and backstory must be limited, if included at all, because the focus is on the story that’s being told, not what happened before.
Tip 5: Start as close to the end as possible. This may sound
strange at first, but often times a good short story will start in the middle of what the author originally intended, sending the reader into the action without including parts that are actually unnecessary. This also helps to more
clearly focus on the main idea.
Bonus Tip: All of these rules are made to be broken.
Though many of the tips on this list may help you, everyone writes differently, and it’s the fresh spins and new takes on ideas that are the innovative award winning pieces. For example, some of the dialogue in Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado” doesn’t advance the characters or plot, but it instils a sense of fraternity between the two men and makes the twist at the end much sweeter. Whether it be a humor piece or a horror novel, write in a way that makes you happy, and it will surely reflect in your writing. The deadline for submissions is Dec. 15. By Staff Writer Luke
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Since school has started, it’s safe to say that a lot of us are missing summer, especially the treats that we associate with it. My favorite summer treat has always been s’mores, and this new recipe allows me to eat s’mores any time of the year. By Staff Writer Alayna
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chocolatey in my opinion) and cut your marshmallows in half. Place the chocolate and marshmallows in the muffin pan with the cut-side of the marshmallow down. Put them back in the oven for two to four minutes or until the marshmallows are softened. If you like the tops of your marshmallows brown, turn your oven to broil and cook them for one to two minutes. When you are satisfied, take them out and let them cool. I like to use either a fork or spoon and press the marshmallow down a little bit so it covers the whole thing. When they are cool, take them out of the pan and enjoy.
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Graham Cracker Crust: Ingredients for the Top: 7 full graham crackers (finely crushed) 6 tablespoons of butter (melted) ¼ cup of powdered sugar
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Muffin pan 6 large marshmallows Rolling pin Large bowl cut in half 2 Full Sized Hershey Bars
Always spray your pan before baking. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Crush up the graham crackers very finely. What I like to do is put four graham crackers all divided in half in a large plastic snack bag and use a rolling pin to break them up. Using your hands works too. Once those are broken up, you can put the other three in and do the same. Put the crushed up graham cracker crumbs in a large bowl with the powdered sugar and melted butter. Mix together to make the crust. Then, evenly distribute the crust mix into the muffin pan, press the crumbs down and put them in the oven for four to five minutes. While those are in the oven, break off Tip: Not very good after three days pieces of the Hershey bar into sets of one and not a food you should freeze, so or two (two makes it more yummy and eat them fast.
Breakfast Bars
Many teens have no time to eat a healthy breakfast in the morning. If this a phenomenon that occurs regularly for you, perhaps these breakfast bars are just what you’ve been looking for. This recipe takes around 45 minutes in total and results in absolutely delicious breakfast bars. In a rush, grabbing one or two breakfast bars and eating them on the way to school should tide you over until lunchtime. By Staff Writer Mia
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How to make the breakfast bars:
2 ¼ cups old fashioned oatmeal 2 ¼ cups flour 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar 2 sticks of butter 1 ½ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. salt 3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries ¼ cups sugar 1 Tbsp. corn starch
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Melt the butter for about a minute in a microwave and pour over the oatmeal mixture. Mix until crumbly. Press about two thirds of the oatmeal mixture into a 9x13 inch pan. Save the rest for the topping. In another mixing bowl, combine the blueberries, sugar and cornstarch. Mix until the blueberries are evenly coated in the sugar and cornstarch. Pour the blueberry mixture over the bottom crust in the pan and crumble the remaining oatmeal mixture over the blueberries. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before cutting.
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Bomb your bath, not your bank account with these simple steps for fizzies
LUSH Cosmetics is known best for its unique and lovely smelling bath bombs. These powdery spheres fizz and fill your bathtub with color and oils to make your skin soft and smell wonderful. After a while though, these bath bombs can dwindle your bank account. Thank goodness that there's a way to make these bombs at home. Here's the step by step process of making these bath fizzies. Step 2
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1. Gather all of your ingredients: 1 cup of baking soda, ½ cup of citric acid, ½ cup of cornstarch, ½ cup of epsom salts, ¾ tsp. of water, 2 tsp. of essential oil, 1 tsp. of oil (almond or coconut oil would be best), food coloring, a mold, mixing bowls, a spray bottle, a whisk and gloves. 2. First, lay down a towel. This D.I.Y. is messy. Next, mix your dry ingredients together (the baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch and epsom salts). Using a whisk is recommended so it mixes evenly without making a huge mess on your hands.
3. Mix your liquid ingredients together (water, essential oil and normal oil). If you’re using coconut oil, make sure you melt it. After getting everything mixed, put the liquid into a spray bottle. 4. Start spraying your dry ingredients with your wet one. This will take quite some time. It is necessary to do this in order to make sure the chemical reaction does not occur. After a couple of sprays, start squeezing it together. Using your hands is a great way to feel the consistency of your mixture. You will want to spray it until the combined ingredients can mold in your hand and can stick together.
Follow these four makeup tips to go bold for standout autumn accents If you’re a nomakeup makeup kind of girl, brace yourself for this fall. Push the boundaries of black eyeliner and dark lips, thicken your eyebrows and rid yourself of boring matte skin. This fall is all about going BOLD.
BLACK OUT: Eyeliner this year is back in full intensity. It only needs to be two things: black and greasy. When it comes to this look, stay safe with a classic flick and a bit of smudge. Optionally, you can also rim your waterline or flick your liner up dramatically. GLOW UP: Glitter is all the rage, and it’s not just for kids anymore. Light up your face with a nice highlighter or take a loose
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glitter pigment and sponge that onto the largest part of your eyelid. Shine like a diamond. BOLD BROWS: Eyebrows can make or break your look as they frame your eyes and face. Thicker, wellshaped eyebrows can enhance your look and make you look younger and kinder while thinner, sparser eyebrows can make you look older. MODERN GOTH: Dark, vampy lips are in yet again this year. While it’s not exactly a groundbreaking trend to go for a darker lippie in the fall, the lipstick look we’re going for needs to be almost so dark it’s black. To achieve this bold look simply line your lips with a black, smudge proof, eyeliner and then fill in with a deep plum, red, or even just go straight black. By Staff Writer Yoon
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5. Separate the mixture into different bowls depending on how many colors you want. For example, if you want three colors, split it into three bowls. Then start mixing the colors in until you get your desired shades. 6. Start packing the results into your molds. Push each in with your fingers, and keep adding until it is full. 7. Wait two days before dropping your fizzies into the water. After waiting, feel free to start your relaxing bath. By Staff Writer Sydney
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Horns make devious twist for hair clips Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered, “What would I look like with horns?” Well, wonder no longer and make your own, by following these simple steps.
1. Materials to have: Any type and color of polymer clay, hot glue, a paintbrush, nail polish remover, paper towels, an oven, baking pan, sculpey gloss glaze and hair clips. You can find the clay, gloss glaze, hot glue gun and paint brush at Jo-ann’s Fabric and Craft store. The clips shown here, as well as the nail polish remover are from Walmart. 2. Start by rolling out two balls of the clay of your choice. Make sure they are about equal in size.
3. Begin gently pressing the bottom onto the table to make a flat surface, and then shape the sides into a cone shape. 4. Now roll the sides on the table, making the top into a point. 5. Next, gently bend the point to a position that you would like it in. Otherwise, try to make it look like a Hershey's Kiss, and remember they do not have to look exactly alike.
6. Once you have shaped them into a shape you like, place them on a baking pan. Make sure you preheated your oven to 275 F before baking them for 15 minutes. 7. Once the 15 minutes are up, remove them from the oven and let them cool for about five minutes.
8. Next, remove the now cooled horns from the pan and gently clean them with a paper towel and a little bit of the nail polish remover. Then carefully glue them to your hair clips. 9. After the glue has dried, use the paintbrush to gently brush on the gloss glaze. You want to make sure the paint brush doesn’t have any hard bristles when you do this because it can leave marks on your horns.
10. Let the gloss glaze dry. By putting on the gloss glaze, it should give your horns a glossy shine. 11. Have fun! These horns are great for boys and girls, for they come in almost any color you would want. Although it may take a few tries to make these, please don’t give up. Just believe in yourself and no matter what they will turn out amazing. By Staff Writer Skylar
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The excitement is in the air. I start the application, a collage of Paul George dunking and celebrating fills my screen, along with the words “NBA 2K17.” I grin in excitement, only to be absolutely thrilled 10 seconds later, as video game versions of the NBA stars fill my screen, from Andrew Wiggins, to Dwyane Wade, to the king LeBron James emphatically dunking. I am absolutely hyped, but this is just a preview, and I am in no way ready for the amounts of fun awaiting me playing the game. NBA 2k is a basketball simulation video game based off of today’s NBA, and it has been a leader in the sports video game industry for years. It’s combination of great graphics, realistic play and overall competitiveness are unparalleled, and it´s new installment, 2k17, lives up to the hype of its predecessors. 2k makes big jumps when it comes to overall gameplay in this year’s edition. One of the more impressive things is just the way the ball moves and the players react to it. You actually feel like you are watching an actual basketball game. Players swat, fight and squirm like never before in order to get rebounds, different from years before where it always looked the same when a player got a rebound, and not a lot of competition for it. The same goes with stealing the ball. If the defender gets his hands on the ball, it moves organically around the court. It feels like players who are known for being ball hawking defenders, actually get true representation of how good they are. Tony Allen actually feels like he has use in this year’s game. The developers at 2k made an absolute point to make the gameplay and pre-
sentation as realistic and genuine as possible, from the giant blimp flying around during game breaks to the halftime stunts of dudes doing flips and free throw line dunks off trampolines. The crowds all seem realistic, and the arenas are more real than ever, I played as the Chicago Bulls and could literally feel like I was at the United Center, it is a fantastic feeling as a basketball fan. Another factor that made a difference is the people calling the game in the background. Rather than hearing the same comments over and over and the same voices every time you play a game, 2k introduced several different combinations of broadcasters and announcers to make the game feel unique every time you play it. NBA legend Chris Webber, broadcasting legend Doris Burke, the classic Kevin Harlan and others are all possible commentators, and it once again adds to that everyday NBA feel, absolutely fantastic. While the defense still is stingy and makes it hard for you to blow past with anybody, it feels like the game also made it so stars are like stars again. If the defense steps off just a tiny bit from Stephen Curry, you are going to make them pay, but if someone maybe plays a little too close to a player like Russell Westbrook, he will have a quick trip to the rim in no time.
One of the most popular modes in the game, Mycareer, is back and improved over last year. The characters and voice actors are absolutely great, and there is plenty enjoyment in running and balling out with Michael B Jordan´s character, Justice, who begins to grow on you and develop an emotional friendship with your player. 2k also does a good job with making it a player friendly experience. You actually feel like you have plenty of choices, and that those choices actually matter. At the end of the day, 2K is a game about basketball, and Mycareer is letting the players actually play the game. Unlike last year where you feel like you’re stuck in a jumble of cutscenes, you are allowed to still focus on the game of basketball while being able to enjoy the story as it unfolds, and the story accents the actual gameplay, not the other way around. When your player isn’t breaking ankles on the basketball court or finding himself in an emotional cutscene, you have the choice to spend your freetime in a number of ways, whether you decide to shoot hoops with your teammates, just chill at your court or work on endorsement deals with your sponsors. One of my big disappointments in Mycareer this year is the feeling that my player is stuck only with one role. When you create your player, you must pick your
position and the type of player you will be. For example, a sharpshooting point guard may be able to shoot the lights out any given night, but will lack skills passing, and won’t be able to improve those passing skills, and a slashing small forward will be fast and able to dunk and posterize anybody, but will be absolute garbage behind the three-point line. My biggest reason I am upset at this addition is that it makes you one-dimensional; you feel like you can’t have your own play style, and you are stuck in a simple mold, and in a mode named “Mycareer,” it seems unfit. MyGM also is back and returns with several little additions and tweaks, and one of my favorites is expansion teams, allowing you to start an organization from the bottom with a brand new team and work your way to the top, allowing the player to be creative with making the team and also challenge you to work toward the Larry O’Brian trophy. NBA 2K17 is an absolute work of art. It may not have made huge adjustments with graphics and gameplay over the last model, but that is because the developers didn’t have to. The game makes improvements because of the little things. It adds a certain level of fun and entertainment that I have never felt before in any of the other 2K games. NBA 2k17 is by far the best edition to date, and Mycareer has made changes for the better and absolutely is a blast to play outside of the onedimensional models. I would recommend the game to anybody who likes sports games or anybody who is just an NBA fan. It is an absolute blast to play. By Staff Writer Colin
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‘Titan’ delivers rewarding story, gameplay The tension in the air was almost palpable. Titans flowed through the first line of humanity’s defense against their natural predators. As the first titan approached a lone, slow civilian, a blur flies through the air, cutting off a hunk of the titan’s flesh near the neck. The titan falls over, damaging a nearby building before disintegrating, the odor of melting skin and muscle filling the air. Alone, the blur reveals itself as a member of the Garrison Regiment lands on a rooftop before jumping down to the civilian, checking for wounds before commanding the civilian to leave. Several more blurs appear in the sky, moving toward the incoming titans with unyielding courage and bravery, determined to end the assault on the last stronghold of humanity. Attack of Titan: Wings of Freedom is developed by Koei Tecmo Games Co. The game is priced at $60. The game is based on the anime/manga series Attack on Titan, or Shingeki no Kyojin. The game highlights moments from the
Attack on Titan anime and manga, although the main story of it all is based around the last stronghold of humanity with three walls fighting against large, humanoid creatures called Titans that enjoy eating other humans. The story follows Eren Yeager, Mikasa Ackerman and Armin Arlert at first, although halfway through the series, additional supporting characters are shown and expanded on. The gameplay is ... exceptional. The maps are quite large, and titans tower over any normal human. The way to get around this is that there is a tool that humanity uses called the Omni-Directional Mobility (ODM) Gear. WIth this, the player character is capable of zipping around the large maps at high speeds and approach the titans in combat, using dual swords to expertly cut the nape of a titan’s neck. It’s very reminiscent of Spiderman, and controls beautifully and fluidly. Once locked onto a Titan, the character will hook onto it and begin combat. Players
can cut off any limb of the Titan’s in order to slow it down or reduce the ability for it to attack, but it will not die unless the nape of the neck is cut. Speed is brought into the factor of damage, although typically most hits will do massive damage, if not instantly kill the limb or Titan. Players also have resource bars, which are gas and blades. The ODM Gear uses gas to control the grappling hook and boost, and the blades dull after each slice. If the gas runs out, the player will be unable to boost, and if the blades break, then they will do almost nothing, if not nothing, in terms of damage. Gas and blades are held on the character’s person, although there are suppliers throughout the levels that also give out gas and blades if the player is running low on them, which rarely happens. The game ranks performance based on the amount of time it takes to complete the mission and the amount of subjugations (kills.) Subjugations are ranked on how many misses on the limb or nape
occurred, and how many times the player had been grabbed by the Titan in question. While some missions are easy to get an S rank on, others are very difficult and require the mission to be completed very quickly while subjugating many Titans. S ranks will also give players extra materials in order to upgrade and create new equipment, which can increase the speed of the ODM Gear, the damage of the blades, the amount of blades and gas among other things. When talking about the story, it’s just a short version of the Attack on Titan anime, although it manages to make every fight feel fun and surprisingly epic. While I do think there are some problems with replayability and how repetitive it is to kill Titans, the first time that a Titan is felled, it’s truly a great feeling that only gets better as enemies get tougher. I personally recommend to play it on normal or hard difficulty, as easy is pathetically easy and not very fun. By Staff Writer Cody
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Top act stops at Spicolis New Horror Story falls short
As lights dimmed and classic rock played on in the background, Spicolis, a little bar and grill off of University Avenue, was getting ready for a big show last weekend. On Saturday, Sept. 16, Highly Suspect, a Grammy-nominated band, was the main event for the night. They’re known for their hard, gritty blues rock songs like “Lydia” and “Bloodfeather.” As the doors opened at 6 p.m. fans were allowed to get accustomed to everything while they waited for the band that was running late to the venue. By 6:30 p.m., Spicolis was already almost full. People were trying to squeeze tightly together and trying to get the closest to the front of the stage to see the band very well. By 7:30 p.m. the floor was crammed, and everyone was waiting for the night to kick off. Opening the show was a band known as Strange Relations, a somewhat known band that plays experimental punk rock. Some people lost interest and some decided to stay and get to see what the band had to offer. Someone announced at the concert that Highly Suspect wasn’t due on for another hour or two. Strange Relations played on, and people who seemed to enjoy the more laid back tone to their music stayed and talked with others. As Strange Relations came to a close, people were talking about how awesome Highly Suspect was. A few people were talking about seeing them at a music festival and how great they were. One older lady brought up how great the band was with their fans. She went on about how great and attractive the lead singer, Johnny Stevens, is. The band has this term “MCID,” my crew is dope. They’re talking about everyone out there that supports
Highly Suspect what they do; they’re a part of the crew that cares for each other. Another 30 to 40 minutes went by until the lights went totally dark and Highly Suspect walked in from the back gardens shaking people's hands and high fiving whoever was close. As they got on stage, they started off the night with one of their most popular songs “Bloodfeather.” The crowd was going wild. They kept playing hit after hit from their most popular song “Lydia” to some of their other songs like “Claudeland” and “Bath Salts.” Highly Suspect didn’t fail to deliver. The whole time they played, the crowd was in a frenzy. Different colors flashed from the lights above and beat upon beat, the crowd was happy with what they were listening to, but sadly the band only had a limited time to play sadly. They had to head back on the road for their next stop on their tour. After around 11:30 p.m, they started to close their show by telling the crowd about their new album coming out on Nov. 18. It’ll be titled “The Boy Who Died Wolf.” As the concert came to a close, it may have not been too long, but Highly Suspect didn’t disappoint. The venue may have not been big, but Highly Suspect made due, and they killed their performance. By Staff Writer Macen
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Death Metal Deconstruction
(SPOILERS) The sixth season of American Horror Story premiered last Wednesday as a bit of mystery. The network or producers didn’t release a theme, plot or a complete cast list to get everyone pumped and excited for it. They just shared a collection of teasers that misdirected you and didn’t actually have anything to do with the show at all. Using a creative way of advertising like that really sets high expectations and puts a lot of pressure on the show to deliver. Which it didn’t. Overall, the premiere didn’t wow me like I thought it would. It was just average. None of it was initially scary. There were some themes that were a bit disturbing at times, but that was about it. This season was entitled, “My Roanoke Nightmare,” and was laid out as a nonfiction series, but also alludes back to “inspired by true event” movies such as “The Conjuring” and to “Blair Witch Project.” It tells the story of a supposed supernatural thriller, told through interviews and reenactments. You’re introduced to an interracial couple, Matt and Shelby, who decide to move away from the big city to a rural area after a traumatic experience of losing their unborn baby. They buy a large house in the boondocks of North Carolina that just screams “HAUNTED” because why wouldn’t they. Shortly after they move in is when it starts to go downhill for them. Shelby sees people walking through the hallways, someone allegedly drowns her in her hot tub and teeth start raining from the sky. Matt then brings in his sister, Lee, who is an ex-cop and struggles with drug addiction.
New fans of metal movement can expect five common traits Music genres are ever-expanding, including the broad genre of metal, which contains many different subgenres, including, but not limited to, death metal, nu-metal, alternative, progressive and thrash. From the first bands to truly make a dent (Iron Maiden, Metallica) to the newer bands that continue to make waves (Mastodon, Slipknot), metal has evolved from a Satanic act to something simply beautiful. Below is a list of what to expect when listening to everything from classic metal to death metal. 1. Vocals. The further you get down the chain of metal, the harder it is to understand the lyrics coming
from the lead singer. Cannibal Corpse is a prime example of this; if you don’t know what to listen for, all you’ll ever hear is someone clearing their throat while being possessed by the devil. If you’re not ready for that, you may want to stay with AC/DC and the like. Some bands noted for their vocals: Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, System of a Down. 2. Instrumental solos. Complex and powerful drum/guitar solos are essential, and give other members of the band a chance to step forward into the limelight. One such drumming savant, Neil Peart from Rush (though not a metal
band), is clearly on top of his class. Bands known for better solos: Avenged Sevenfold, Metallica, Megadeth. 3. Length. On average, most songs are around three to five minutes long. However, there are definitely some outliers, including Tool, who has many songs passing 10 minutes. Slipknot’s second album, Iowa, has a track just past 15 minutes, and has a very dark creation, even if it’s the softest song on the whole album. Bands known for length: Tool, Dream Theater, Ea. 4. Concerts. Chances are, if you listen to a band enough, you’ll start to want to see them in concert. If you do so, you
may want to stay away from the moshpit until you’re ready to possibly lose a finger or two. Many bands have a following that is less-thanappealing to the outside world, even though as a whole, metalheads are generally nice people. As an added bonus, there are some bands who seriously kick ass when live, so choose wisely. Bands known for powerful concerts: Rammstein, Slipknot, Lamb of God. 5. Respect. This may not have anything to do with the actual music the bands produce, but it sure is everything. Black Veil Brides may have a decent spread of music, but attitude is everything. On the other end
In the interview, Shelby and Matt are played by Lily Rabe, and AHS alum and Andre Holland, who is currently in the Cinemax show, “The Knick.” Angela Porter plays Lee. In the reenactments, the couple is portrayed by Cuba Gooding Jr., Sarah Paulson and Angela Bassett. We also caught a glimpse of Kathy Bates and Wes Bentley, but it wasn’t clear on who their characters are. It’s very evident that this has something to do with the the disappearance of the Roanoke colony back in 1587. It also could refer to season one, when psychic Billie Dean Howard, also played by Paulson, tells the story of the Roanoke colony. There was a familiarity between “Chapter 1” and season one, and just because of the actors. The idea of a troubled couple, looking to start a new life, moving into an old creepy house can’t be an accident. “Chapter 1” ends with reenactment Shelby lost in the woods, the ground warping and twisting, as she is surrounded by people with pitchforks and torches. It was a strange sort-of non climatic ending. The premiere didn’t do much to motivate me to watch the rest of the season, but the Internet did. Some of the fan theories on Tumblr and Twitter speculate that each episode will have a different story with different characters and actors, and then they will eventually all tie together. It would make the show a surprise from week to week. That’s probably the only thing it has going for it anyway. By Staff Writer Mia
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In Flames release arrives In Flames, a heavy metal band hailing from Sweden, is set to release its newest album, Sounds From the Heart of Gothenburg, this week. The album contains 20 songs, all live versions of older songs, performed in 2014 at Scandinavium at, you guessed it, Gothenburg. The songs range from the very beginning, such as “Trigger,” “Take This Life,” and “Cloud Connected,” to newer hits, like “Rusted Nail” and “Through Oblivion.” The band has been considered one of the foreof the spectrum, there are bands that respect everyone. Bands known for kicking out rude fans: Five Finger Death Punch, Iron Maiden, Nine Inch Nails.
fathers of melodic death metal, and they have cultivated a signature sound that has had heads turning since 1994, the year they formed. In Flames has released a total of 14 albums, 12 of them full studio albums. Sounds From the Heart of Gothenburg will mark the 15th total album and second video album. As a whole, the Swedish metal band has been very successful, both in Europe and America. We can only hope they continue to make leaps and bounds into stardom. There they are. The five things to think about whenever you decide to try out a metal band for the first time. By Staff Writer Ethan
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•WAR PAINT: Heads Up •BEACH SLANG: A Loud Bash of Teenage Feelings •HOW TO DRESS WELL: Care •FLOCK OF DIMES: If You See Me, Say Yes •HAMILTON LEITHAUSER: I Had A Dream That You Were Mine
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•THE MAGNIFICENT 7 09/23/16 •STORKS 09/23/16 •THE AGE OF SHADOWS 09/23/16 •QUEEN OF KATWE 09/23/16 •THE DRESSMAKER 09/23/16 •SAND STORM 09/28/16
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•BATMAN: THE TELLTALE SERIES- EP. 2: CHILDREN OF ARKHAM (PC) (PS4) (XB1) •DEAR ESTHER: LANDMARK EDITION (PC) (PS4) (XB1) •DESTINY: RISE OF IRON (PS4) (XB1) •H1Z1: KING OF THE KILL (PC) •FORZA HORIZON 3 (XB1) (PC)
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with host Sasha Jackson Each episode of Sasha’s show will reveal a fashionable flair from the halls of CF. This week’s news feature: Get in tough with your creative side and check out Artapalooza!
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Two DC tales for fans of quirky comics Killing Joke paints dark plots
Alan Moore’s The Killing Joke, which hit shelves in 1988, shows that one bad day is all it takes to drive a perfectly normal man down the path of insanity. The Killing Joke demonstrates the relationship between Batman and the Joker in the best kind of way. The reader gets a glimpse of the possible origin for the Joker and his attempt at driving one of Batman's best friends, Jim Gordon, insane. The Killing Joke is also a treat for the eyes as it shows off some fantastic artwork done by Brian Bolland. The ruggedness and constant use of duller colors show off the grittiness and dark theme of the story. This story isn’t for everyone, however, as the excessive violence caused quite a controversy when it first debuted in 1988. The book was labeled with warnings for its gratuitous depictions of violence toward women and torture of police officers. The Killing Joke’s controversy grew as the world was reminded of this story
in 2016, with the release of The Killing Joke animated movie. The movie resembled the original comic well, excepting the beginning, which attempted to add more character development to Barbara Gordon, but overall just seemed disconnected from the second half of the film. At the end of the day, The Killing Joke is a classic story full of character development, action and masterful, fast-paced storytelling that is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. By Staff Writer Andrew
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Doom Patrol offers stylish stories DC comics has taken on a new venture with an uncanny imprint of one of the strangest and most iconic books the company has ever published. Gerard Way, the author that brought the Eisner winning graphic novel “Umbrella Acadamy” into the realm of Dark Horse comics, has just released a new, mature readers issue of the Arnold Drake classic “Doom Patrol.” Drake’s “Doom Patrol” was originally published in the ’60s in hopes of initiating a competition with Marvel’s “X-Men.” In comparison, it failed miserably, but it continued to remain a forgotten misfit of DC/Vertigo history until Grant Morrison innovated comic surrealism and brought it to the forefront of a more recent pop culture. The first issue of Way’s “Doom Patrol: Young Animal,” is seemingly haphazard with no clear direction of plot or any thematic lines. So much so that it becomes apparent that it is extremely purposeful. With pages lined with slight humor and a very thought provoking metaphor about a gyro, it's a style to it’s own, and it
shines amongst the shelves not only in a literary sense but an artistic one as well. The illustration of the book bears an almost science fiction level pseudo-realism, via the talents of Nick Derington. Tamra Bonvillain has executed some quite fascinating work on the color aspects of the comic that really help portray the moods of each panel. This especially begins to show when a singing telegram (with a bizarre resemblance to Columbia of “Rocky Horror Picture Show,”) comes into the story. With four new books to look forward to in the next coming months, fans of oddballs and underdogs like “Neverboy” by Shaun Simon or “Shade, the Changing Man” better jump on the Young Animal bandwagon while they can. By Staff Writer Halie
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CF Library has something for everyone When going downtown, the library isn’t probably the first place you want to go. Despite the idea of “teenagers hate reading, and that’s all a library is,’ you’re wrong. The library has a great teen zone, a little kid zone if you need to dump your little brother/sister off somewhere and many other charming features. One of the library’s main attractions for high schoolers is the teens zone. In this awesome area, there is a small table where you can play board games or do homework. Next, the library has a Wii and Xbox set up for use as long as the adviser
is in there. They also have nice desktops for use for up to three hours or more. Finally, for all you Pokemon Go players, there’s a Pokestop in the library, and the teen zone is where they mark what team is in control of their gym, so even if you don’t see yourself as regular library user, you can go to take over their Pokemon Go gym. Moving on, if you have a little brother or sister that likes the place, they have a fun area they can play in, and if you’re into it, you can play with
them too. They have Lego’s, trains, a play house, a puppet show area and lots of other fun little things. Little kids can also use the
computers as long as those below third grade are supervised by an adult. Best part is, if you’re of a certain age, you can use one of these computers with your brother or sister.
Finally, we move upstairs to the “adult area.” Upstairs there are lots of books, of course, but this is also where the CDs are found for check out and most movies are and also, the video games. You can check out two video games per card for up to a week. It’s a very nice thing, and they have some games that are very expensive to buy. There are also computers, just like downstairs. Moving even further along, if you have a huge test
coming up, they have three study rooms in the back you can go in, spread your supplies out in and study. These rooms are not soundproof but still work well for whatever you might want to do. From the exciting teen zone to the fun-filled kids zone to the upstairs area, the library has a lot of options. The options listed are only some of the many things you can do there as they hold movie events, puppet shows for little kids and other fun events throughout the year. By Staff Writer Noah
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As elections near and political rhetoric becomes more stereotypical, remember that
Conservatism runs deeper than easy labels Being a high school student interested in politics, I have heard my fair share of misconceptions about people with conservative values. It is often assumed that conservatives are intolerant, racist, homophobic, gun-loving people, among quite a few other things. I am a 16-year-old female conservative, and I fit none of these stereotypes, as well as nearly every other conservative I have discussed politics with. Don’t get me wrong, nobody is perfect. There are some close-minded people in this world. However, those people exist as both liberals and conservatives. Due to the overwhelming amount of negative comments I have heard about conservatism at Cedar Falls High School alone, I often feel the need to suppress my beliefs in class so I am not automatically categorized as “another deplorable conservative,” by other students. It is extremely inaccurate to stereotype conservatives as “intolerant” when in reality, they stand for the opposite.
1. Racist
Perhaps the most common stereotype for conservatives is that they are racist, as people assume they do not believe in immigration or racial equality. Most conservatives oppose affirmative action, leading some people to believe that conservatives want whites to be superior to minorities. This could not be further from the truth. Slavery could easily be argued by both liberals and conservatives as America’s biggest example of inequality. Liberals believe that due to the history of slavery in America, it is harder for African Americans to succeed in today’s times as a minority, when they are much less powerful than whites. This belief is in no way invalid, but neither is the belief from the other end of the spectrum. Conservatives believe that African Americans have proven to be capable of succeeding in America today without assistance from whites. There have been many instances of African American accomplish-
“Conservatism is a belief in freedom, success and happiness for all citizens regardless of their race, gender, political affiliation or anything else.” ments, the most memorable being Barack Obama getting elected as the first African American president in the country’s history. This does not mean racism is completely over, or ever will be in a social environment, but it means America has made tremendous progress. Economically however, due to the outstanding success and bravery shown by African Americans after a history of being seen as only ¾ of a human, conservatives truly believe that affirmative action is unnecessary and that we are all equal to one another, and therefore equally capable of success. After all, the Emancipation Proclamation issued by Republican President Abraham Lincoln freed more than three million slaves and is still considered one of the Republican Party’s greatest victories. The same concept of equality applies to the assumption that conservatives are sexist, when they actually believe women are capable of doing anything men do without special benefits. As for immigration, many people hear a conservative say the words “border control” and assume they mean cutting off immigration altogether. This is not true, and is commonly mistaken. Immigration is the basis of America, as the country is one big “melting pot.” The argument is not for or against immigrants coming to America, in general-It’s about coming legally rather than illegally. Adding forms of border control seems to some people to be a racist tactic conservatives use to keep minorities out of their territory. However, the goal isn’t to lock people out. The more diverse our country is, the better. Conservatives strive to encourage a legal path to citizenship by decreasing the availability of possible illegal entry ways into the states.
2. Homophobic
Throughout history, it was believed by nearly everyone that same-sex marriage was morally wrong. After a while, many became more comfortable with the idea. Due to conservatism being based on tradition, it took a while for same-sex marriage to be accepted. Although there are still a lot of people who are unwilling to approve of the concept, the opposition of same-sex marriage. In 2015, same-sex marriage was legalized in America. This was a turning point for the LGBT community. In May 2016, the federal conservative party of Canada voted to remove the opposition of gay marriage from the conservative policy book, which shows an increase in LGBT acceptance for not only America, but other countries too. I must admit, I am disappointed that conservatives are seen as homophobic to many people in the 21st century. Although nearly every single one of my conservative friends and I are completely supportive of LGBT rights, I can explain an argument against it. Conservatism has generally gone hand and hand with Christianity. In the Bible, there are a few verses about homosexuality. One of them is Leviticus 18:22: “Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.” Because Christians follow the Bible, that means many conservatives follow it as well. The argument against same-sex marriage is that it is a sin according to the Bible, leading Christian conservatives to feel uncomfortable legalizing it. However, the Bible verse Romans 3:23 says: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” This verse and many others suggests to many Christians that all sin is equal, leading them to believe there is no extra “punishment” for being part of the LGBT community.
This has greatly contributed to the overall shift in the acceptance of same-sex marriage. Conservatives believe in individual liberty rather than federal government control, which is another reason many conservatives give their support to the LGBT communities rather than turn away. Today we live in the most tolerant America to ever exist, and it is only getting better day by day. I do not think it is fair whatsoever to label conservatives as homophobic, when a large majority of them are in full support of LGBT rights. The First Amendment provides citizens with many types of freedom, which is one of the conservatism has strongly moved away from best things about this country. The freedom to marry anyone you want is now promoted by many conservatives, not just liberals. Many countries, such as Iran and Saudi Arabia, still follow government systems today that will systematically kill homosexual people. I admire the fact that our country is a place open to expression, and that many people can openly be who they truly are.
3. Gun Lovers
The last stereotype of conservatives I’ll address now is the “gun lover” label. Rather than gun-loving, conservatives are life-loving. Gun control has been a controversy for a long time. Liberals tend to believe in strict gun control, and many believe in outlawing guns in general. Conservatives tend to believe the opposite. The conservative argument against increased gun control is simple: Guns save lives. Many people believe that conservatives don’t want to prevent shootings, which is completely false. Criminals are known for one common thing: breaking the law. Although it is disappointing, there are many ways to obtain guns illegally. By outlawing guns, America would create a community of unarmed law abiding citizens mixed with a few armed law breaking criminals. If law abiding citizens were legally allowed to be armed, it would be easier to stop the criminal, calling for fewer deaths in the
long run. Conservatives desire safety. The Second Amendment in the Bill of Rights protects the right for people to legally be able own firearms if eligible. Amendments are not suggestions. They are basic freedoms given to Americans that allow individuality. The most desirable part of America is the freedom and rights given to the citizens that live in the country — often a reason many immigrants flee their country to live in the states. Abolishing the Second Amendment would contradict the country’s promise of rights and freedom. Even if conservative views do not apply to everyone, it is easy to understand where their arguments come from. Although many people may not want to believe it, conservatives and liberals are more alike than they realize. They all want the same thing: a successful, tolerant, free country. The disagreement is how to go about it, not whether it should exist. Liberals believe in using government policies to help solve issues so opportunity is guaranteed, while conservatives believe in giving everyone a life of individual liberty and empowering people to solve issues by working hard, and in turn being rewarded for it. Neither approach is wrong, but they are both just very different. I am a conservative, and I do not fit the stereotypes I am given. I, as well as an overwhelming amount of conservatives, desire to educate others on conservative beliefs. It is time to change the false assumptions made about conservative goals into accurate descriptions of what we stand for. Conservatism is a belief in freedom, success and happiness for all citizens regardless of their race, gender, political affiliation or anything else. The racist, sexist, homophobic and gun-loving label given to conservatives by others and echoed by mainstream media is inaccurate. Conservatives crave a country of opportunity for everyone. The Declaration of Independence says, “all men are created equal,” a statement we have not forgotten. By Staff Writer Casey
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Let’s turn up the heat on Rett Syndrome, turn out for Elser’s Chili Cookoff Here’s an invite for every- When: Saturday Oct. 8 one. (5 p.m.-7 p.m.) Join PE teacher Paul Elser and his wife Carrie on Where: 2819 Willow Oct. 8 for a family friendly Lane chili cook-off fundraiser to help bring awareness on Rett What: There will be a syndrome and funds to find variety of chilis (white, a cure. green, vegetarian, spicy Rett syndrome is a rare and more), kids games, non-inherited genetic neu- a bouncy house, a silent rological disorder that occurs auction and a raffle. almost exclusively in young girls. This disorder leads to Want to help?: Contact severe impairments, affect- Carrie Elser at 319-830ing nearly all aspects of a 2301, donate chili, bevergirl’s’ life: ability to walk, eat, ages, dessert items or chili sides (cheese, oyster talk or even breathe fluently. The Elser’s daughter Kylie crackers, sour cream). will be turning 16 years old on Oct. 4, so the family is hosting a chili cook off Saturday, Oct. 8 from 5-7 p.m. The IRSF is a four-star charity that provides family empowerment, and funds cutting edge research into Rett syndrome and educational support. “Her biggest obstacle is fighting seizures,” Elser said. “She takes three medications a day to help control them. The downside is that they make her drowsy, which sometimes makes it difficult for her to participate the way she wants to.” Their dream is that some day their daughter will live a life that is free of seizures, and she will be surrounded by those who believe in her potential. “We try to focus on what Kylie can do and help improve her quality of life as much as possible,” Elser said. “We want her to have the same experiences as any other student at school and home.” The family stays positive throughout the battle by focusing on the good things life has to bring, looking forward on what they can do for Kylie and what she wants. The first year this event raised $5,000, and last year they ended up raising $10,963 and overall. The family has raised about $50,000 over the seven years they have been hosting the event. The Elser’s most booming chili cook off of the season will be at 2819 Willow Lane, so please share, bring a friend and help them make this their most successful year.
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1968 or 2016?
Developments of ‘68 bear striking resemblence to 2016 Pigs running for president, riots in the streets, protests for black rights movements and tensing relationships with a foreign land. At first many people would think this was describing the current year of 2016, but this also fits perfectly for 1968. 1968 is an infamous year to American history, as it held some of the most insane events from the decade. Comparisons between 2016 and 1968 have started to spread as this year (and unbelievable events) move forward. The 1968 election season was wild as the brother of John F. Kennedy, Bobby Kennedy, was assassinated, causing the more than lackluster Hubert Humphrey to take his place as the Democratic nominee. In protest, during the Democratic National Convention, the Youth International Party held a mock convention where they elected a real pig named Pigasus as their presidential nominee.
As around six in 10 of voters do not enjoy either candidate today, this would be rather relatable to the people of today. The Democratic Convention eventually led to a mass riot involving the Youth International Party (Yippies) and police officers. Riots are not unheard of in 2016, as examples including one in Milwaukee show that this behavior still persists today. A more accurate comparison to the Milwaukee riots would be the six days of race riots that took place in Washington, D.C., after the assassination of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. It’s interesting to note that King once said in an interview that “Riots are self defeating and socially destructive,” which might make you question the response given to these situations and start a discussion on if this was the correct course of action. The Vietnam War also intensified as more people started to
protest it after seeing the horrific images news stations started to share. Our involvement with the Middle East has been questioned increasingly throughout this year as we see more of the devastation our influence is having. In comparing these two years, we are able to reflect on our current circumstances. We should see how these problems played out in the past as a way of better resolving our problems for the future. We need to keep in our hearts especially the fact that even though 1968 was a difficult year, we were able to get through it and turn over a better tomorrow. 2016 might be crazy, but we will pull through, even though we need to still take responsibility of our actions for the best outcome. As author and philosopher Voltaire would say, “We must cultivate our garden.” By Staff Writer Jackson
“Wow, calm down there honey. Jeez, is it ‘shark week’ again or something?” The number of times I have been asked this question by guys, and even some girls, is almost as grotesque as menstruation itself. Why is it that when I become upset or passionate about a topic, it is often assumed that my flare of feelings must somehow be related to my “time of the month”? Disclaimer: Yes, this article is about periods. No, it’s really not that big of a deal that I’m writing about periods. Newsflash: All girls menstruate. That’s about 50 percent of the world population. The sooner you come to terms with that fun fact, the better off you will be, my friend. Angry moods are just one annoying stereotype related to periods. Others include, but are definitely not limited to: unexplainable exhaustion, excessive mood swings, weird cravings, bad attitudes and increased amounts of ice cream and romantic comedy films. As a female who, believe it or not, goes through a menstrual cycle (*gasp*), please allow me to allay some of these common concerns. For starters, yes, some girls do see a heightened state of emotions during their period. This is due to the hormonal imbalances we tend to experience throughout our cycles. Some of these hormones are actually what cause our bodies to change throughout the month. So, maybe we
are yelling at you because we’re PMS-ing. Or maybe we’re just really upset. As I’m sure you’ve heard in your science or social studies classes before, correlation does not necessarily equal causation. Some women also notice that they crave certain foods or flavors when they are on their period. I have a real sweet tooth, so I find myself eating a little extra chocolate during a certain week each month. Some girls, on the other hand, are more inclined toward salty foods, such as potato chips or pretzels. However, some cravings get a little bit out there. I’ve heard of everything from eggs to cheese to pickle juice. Again, this is completely normal. So, try as we might to control our odd food cravings, our bodies want what they want, and sometimes we just have to give in. Exhaustion can be another hard-hitting symptom. Why are girls so tired during this “special” time? Think about it. Our bodies are literally attacking themselves for days on end. The uterus is shredding itself from the inside and forcing blood and tissue out of us in a disgusting, oftentimes painful way, and there is nothing we can do except wait it out. Muscles you didn’t even realize you had are moving around in nasty ways purposefully trying to “damage” your insides, which can cause horrible cramps and nausea as well. Your body spends a week wearing itself out without
giving the slightest thought to what other physically or mentally exhausting activities you may have planned, similarly to when you’re sick with the flu or a bad cold. Therefore, we’d all appreciate some lenience if we’re a little extra tired from time to time. And, of course this list wouldn’t be complete without the stereotype of girls wearing sweatpants sitting on couches eating gallons of ice cream while crying over romantic comedies, much like some people think we do after breakups. Full disclosure, I have done this before. But only a handful of times. It’s enjoyable and it’s relaxing. Some girls like to take baths or exercise while they’re on their periods as well. During this week of suffering, it’s important for girls to take some time to do things that make them feel happy and good inside, cliche as that may sound. We need to remind ourselves that we do, in fact, love our bodies, even when our uterus is putting us through he-double-hockey-sticks. And so, as a general reminder, friend, during these trying stretches, the last thing any woman wants to deal with are stereotypical expectations from others, male or female. Menstruation is a natural struggle that half of the world faces, so a little bit of understanding would go a long way.
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Golf deserving of ‘sport’ label My team is huddled together in our Tiger polos, anxiously awaiting the announcement that we’ve been anticipating all season: the 2016 women’s’ golf state champions are the Cedar Falls Tigers. We squeeze each other’s hands in encouragement. We’ve done it. After all of the long hours put in outside of practice, all of the mental strain and all of the calluses and sore backs and tired feet, we’ve finally done it. Now imagine winning that title, and then being told that it shouldn’t even be a title at all. This is how I felt when I read an article questioning golf’s legitimacy as a sport. To me, arguing that golf isn’t a sport invalidates all of the hard work and effort that my teammates and I put into winning that state championship. Many argue that because golf matches the definition of a game, it should not be considered a sport, but, frankly, I find that statement to be laced with fallacy. A game is defined as “a competitive activity involving skill, chance or endurance on the part of two or more persons who play according to a set of rules, usually for their own amusement or for that of spectators” (Dictionary.com). And while this definition may accurately depict golf, the definition of a sport does as well: “an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another for entertainment” (Dictionary.com). Just because golf is conducive to one definition does not mean that it isn’t conducive to another. So yes, golf is a game, but it’s also a sport, and this can be said for countless other sports as well. Basketball, football, volley-
ball and soccer all fall under the definition of a game, and no one ever questions whether or not they should be considered sports. But golf isn’t very physically demanding, so it shouldn’t be considered a sport, right? Wrong. Golfing requires a great amount of physical endurance. Players have to walk long distances (sometimes between six-seven miles) and hit shots with consistent depth and aim. Not to mention, the golf swing uses over 17 different muscle groups through the coordinated movement of the hands, wrists, waist, abdomen and legs. Next to baseball, I don’t know if there is a test of hand eye coordination that is as difficult. And golf is not only a test of physical endurance, but a test of mental endurance as well. No other sport compares in the amount of mental toughness that golfing requires. Senior Hailey Bermel, a member of the 2016 state champion team, agrees that golf often goes underestimated. “You carry a 14-pound bag, and you go out and walk seven miles every time you play 18 holes, and it’s just, it’s a lot more difficult than it seems,” Bermel said with a shrug. And while golfing may normally get a bad rep, it’s not alone in its ridicule. Bowling, cheerleading and dance are all sports that never receive enough credit for what they’re worth. Too often, they are classified as games or pastimes simply because they aren’t as well known by the public. I say that it’s time to put an end to this unfair labeling and give people the rightful recognition that they deserve. By Staff Writer Clare
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FCS football humbling FBS foes
As college football season is in full swing, we have already seen some upsets. Some FCS (Football Championship Division) football teams have beaten FBS (Football Bowl Division) schools. Not only were they FBS schools, but some of the teams are in a Power Five conference. A lot of the time, FCS schools are overlooked and underrated because of the size of the school or because of the teams in their conferences. I think a lot of FCS universities can play just as well if not better than a lot of FBS teams. Although the FBS consists of much better teams and players, that doesn’t mean they can’t be beaten. In week one, UNI beat Iowa State 2520 at Jack Trice Stadium. UNI was ranked top 10 at the time, before losing to Montana the following week. Earlier that day Richmond beat Virginia 37-20, and after that Eastern Washington beat Washington State 45-42. I think that this proves that top FCS schools can hang with a lot of Division 1 schools, and even teams in Power Five conferences. The Power Five is made of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), Big Ten, Big Twelve, Pac-12 and Southeastern Conference (SEC). Typically, the best teams in the nation are in one of these conferences. This past weekend, North Dakota State played Iowa in Iowa City and kicked a game winning field goal in the last play of the game and won. North Dakota State is ranked No. 1 in the FCS standings, and there has even been talk of them switching to FBS. Iowa was ranked 11th in the country coming into the game. I think that NDSU could beat a lot of teams in the FBS, and
For those looking for cheap but effective duck call,
Red Bandit brings in birds
With duck season approaching tomorrow, many hunters have still not found the right call for them. Some go for the cheaper $20 calls, while others go for the expensive $100 plus calls, but I’ve always tried to find the middle ground. I successfully did that last fall. I discovered Beaver Creek Game Calls on Twitter when they followed me, so I decided to take a look at their duck calls. The most expensive call is around $64.99 while the cheapest is about $39.99. One call in particular caught my eye, the Red Bandit. The Red Bandit looks and works great. I’ve always struggled trying to find a call that sounds how I want it too, but finally after years of duck hunting, I found one. I didn’t get much of a chance to use it last fall, as many duck hunters could not hunt when the migration finally happened. On the last day of the special September teal season, I
got my chance to test it out. I took a couple buddies out to a small pond not too far away in hopes of bagging a couple teal for some good grilling. Around 7 a.m. on Sept. 11, a large flock of blue-winged teal flew in the distance over another pond with rival hunters. The other hunters were blowing their calls constantly with about five of them all calling the “hail call,” but the teal would not commit to their spread. The group then began flying over our way, and once they started to fly past us, I pulled out the Red Bandit and began calling. I used the “hail call” and immediately the ducks started flying toward our spread. I called a few more times, and the ducks were locked in to our spread of half a dozen teal decoys. As soon as they got over us, we let ’em have it. Unfortunately, they must have dodged past every BB sent their way because we dropped one out
of a group of about 15 birds. Our shotguns empty, we highfived and loaded up again. We only shot two more ducks that day, but for the last day of teal season on public land, we were pretty happy to even get some shooting. The Red Bandit is a great call for beginners and skillful duck hunters alike, the raspy tone makes it sound just as real as a mallard. It’s a great call handmade in Upstate New York, and they even write the day in which it was made on the call for an even more handmade feel. If you need a good duck call for this season, I highly recommend the Red Bandit. You can find it on beavercreekgamecalls.com for $39.99.
By Staff Writer Brennan
KOHLS
Brennan used the Red Bandit to bag these teal earlier this September.
they are definitely worthy of a top 25 ranking in the nation. This isn’t new for the North Dakota State Bison, with the win at Iowa on Saturday, that makes six straight wins against FBS programs. Also, they have won five championships in a row and are favored to win again, for the sixth straight time. The FCS doesn’t just generate good teams. In the past, they have sent a lot of good players to the NFL to have successful careers. For example, David Johnson, the former running back from UNI, was taken in the third round of the NFL draft by the Arizona Cardinals in 2015. He had a great rookie year and scored 13 touchdowns and made a big impact on special teams. This year, he earned the starting spot on the team and has already made some great plays. Most teams passed up on him in the draft because he was from an FCS university, and they didn’t think he was any good. This year in the draft, NDSU quarterback Carson Wentz was taken second overall by the Philadelphia Eagles and won the starting job. So far this year, he was won his first two starts. He became the first rookie quarterback since 1970 to do so. I think it’s time for people to understand that FCS schools and players can be just as good as FBS competition. Already this year, plenty of FBS teams have already lost to FCS schools, and FCS players in the NFL continue to play well. By Staff Writer Jack
MOODY
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The
Tiger
SPORTS
Friday, Sept. 23, 2016
Men’s junior high cross country team starts strong So far the junior high men’s cross country team has kicked the season off to an amazing start by placing first at the Rich Engel meet and placing second in the Des Moines Dowling meet at Marshalltown for the first two meets. “Day one has started off amazing,” said Kara Hulse, one of the seventh and eighth grade men’s cross country coaches alongside with coach Dan Reid. “The eighth graders lead the team with their work ethic. We practice every day after school and have optional practices on Saturdays when we’re not in a meet. This group just came with a passion for running since day one. They have been encouraging their teammates and making leaps and strides in getting better every day as individuals and as a team.” For the men’s seventh and eighth grade teams, they mixed everyone that goes out into one big team. “We have a combined number of 50 Holmes and Peet athletes running this season. Due to the fact we combine teams,
Tiger Invite
“These athletes make me excited to coach them each day.”
—Kara Hulse seventh and eighth grade men’s cross country coach
it seems as if it might be hard for them to bond; however, since day one the eighth graders have been leaders and started a daily tradition. These athletes make me excited to coach them each day,” Hulse said. “I coach cross country because this sport is special and unlike any other sport that I have coached. Cross country is a sport where you and your athletes become a family. This shows at our home meet as former runners always come back to cheer for the current Tigers.” Hulse attributed the strong results at the meets so far to the amount of work each of the runners have put in at practice. “Our coaches really push us hard,” Michael Goodenbour, one of the eighth grade cross country team members, said. “They make us do that one extra hill or that one extra mile we
didn’t think we could do, especially since cross country is such a mental sport. Our team bond also helps in a very positive way. We always support one another and pick each other up when we’re having a bad day. I look forward to cross country every day because I enjoy just for the fun of it and competitively.” The boys have six more meets until their state meet, which is on Oct. 15. So far the season has gone well for them, but to win the state meet they’re going to have some pretty hard work ahead of them, which they are very capable of accomplishing. Joel Burris, an eighth grade runner from Peet, said, “We will and are prepared for the state meet because we have a really good seventh and eighth grade team as a whole. Then we have
Vanessa Kime Photos
Trevor Heinen,Tayler Tjaden, Nicholas Coloff and Ben Bermel made the rounds at the Tiger Invite on Friday, Sept. 16. In more recent rounds, the team tied for first place in a quadrangular with Cedar Rapids Washington on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Tjaden led the Tigers with a 37, followed by Bermel’s 38.
our top five runners on top of that. Our coaches also help us push ourselves and each other, motivating us to improve and try our best at every meet and practice. It’s fun because you meet and make so many new friends and hang out together after meets.” Hulse also agreed that winning State is within their reach. “In order to place well at State we are going to have to work more as a team and push each other on the course by running together and working hard for the next month. We will work on pack running during the week when we have hard workouts such as interval training, hills and strategizing. Strategy helps the runner know when to surge, have body checks and have positive affirmation that they are working hard. Our brain likes to doubt our body, and we are training our body to push through those doubts.” Their next meet is Saturday, Sept. 24 in Independence at 10:35 a.m. By Staff Writer Mackenzie
MICHAEL
HI-LINE
Athlete of the
Week
GRACE BURKEN Volleyball
Junior Grace Burken has led the women’s volleyball team to a great start in their season, showing strong leadership as their team rose to a second place ranking behind Ankeny Centennial. This past Tuesday vs. Dubuque Hempstead, she led the team in kills with 12 successes to one error. Taylor Lynch followed suit with eight. Burken also came out successful in her serving game with six of her eight serving opportunities crossing the net. How’s the team doing so far? Our team currently has a record of 18-2. That record is very exciting to have at this point in the season. Most of our big conference matches are yet to come, so we have a tough second half of the season. What are your goals for the rest of the season? One of our goals that we have as a team is to win conference. We would all like to win State, but we think that winning conference is the first step to the other goal. Making it through Regionals is the next step to that first place finish. Then if we play to our full potential at the U.S Cellular Center, we have a good chance at bringing home a state title. How have you mentored the younger girls on the team? I have been trying to be encouraging to the younger girls that have stepped up and played with the varsity. I know nerves are high for some, and sometimes it’s good to just remind them that they are playing varsity for a reason, that they are good enough to play at a higher level. What is the atmosphere of the team this year? At the beginning of the year, the team didn’t mesh as well as everyone would have hoped. We have a lot of returning varsity players, but we also got several new people. It took awhile to become comfortable with each other, but the more we played together, the easier it was to communicate on and off the court. We have all became closer to each other, and that really makes a difference when we play in big matches.