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District explores connections with CF’s Chinese sister city The school board discussed July 2014 our students will go to Superintendent Mike Wells’ plan China with the same type of host to create a sister city exchange family. program at Cedar Falls High Before coming to Cedar School last night. In 2013, stu- Falls, Wells served as the superdents from Laibin, China, will intendent of Winterset schools, come here for two weeks. A a district with a sister city exgroup of 13 to 17-year-olds from change program with Mini Alps, the Cedar Falls school district Japan. would travel to Laibin, China, for Wells’ daughter Beth, a two weeks in July 2014. sophomore at CFHS, went on “First the city signed a sister the Winterset exchange last city agreement. The first ele- summer.“The Japanese culture ment of the is more sister city is polite “The Japanese culture a student than we exchange are. It is more polite than we program. makes are. It makes you think The Chiyou think nese would a b o u t about how you treat like to have how you people and how people treat peoa full year exchange, ple and with different backbut I didn’t how peogrounds react to what think that ple with Cedar Fall different you say to them.” students b a c k Sophomore Beth grounds would want to give up react to a full year,” what you Wells said. say to Wells and Principal Dr. Rich them,” Beth said. Powers may travel to the city to “As long as you’re indepenassess the safeness of the envi- dent, social and creative you’ll ronment. “Once the program be really good there and have a is organized it becomes a com- good experience,” Beth said. munity organization, but we will “I just think it was a great help get each trip organized, experience because it opened and we may go on the first trip my eyes to a new culture, and I to make sure things go well,” hope other students are able to Wells said. experience the same thing I exAll eligible students will re- perienced,” Beth said. ceive a flyer about the program. Wells and his daughter agree Those interested and their par- there are many advantages to a ents will attend a meeting dis- world class school. “I think it cussing the requirements. These would provide a wonderful opinclude each family hosting a portunity for students to gain Chinese student. Students trav- understanding for another culeling will raise money to cover ture, a culture very different the cost of about $2,000 to fly from ours. I think it would also to China. reinforce how blessed we are in “During the day, we will do America. We have so much. An large group activities like visit- immersion program allows you ing the state capitol, Mall of to experience how other people America and at night the host live and hopefully a greater refamily will provide dinner and a spect for other people. One place to sleep. They will be here component of a world class for 10 days. The middle week- school is global citizenship. We end the host family will take have very limited global experithe exchange student and do a ences in Cedar Falls, so this will fun ‘family’ activity,” Wells said.
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Spanish teachers planning trip Students interested in travelling across seas have the opportunity to do so the summer of 2013. Spanish teachers Monica Jarchow and Vic Ochoa will be the chaperones on a 15-day trip to Spain. The self-guided itinerary is available from either teacher explaining day by day details of the trip. So far, 15 students have expressed interest. Plans are to fly out of Minneapolis and land in Madrid. From there, students will travel to Sevilla, Toledo and Granada. During the middle of the trip, students
will take a six-night family stay where they will get to know the everyday life of a Spanish family. “Taking this trip is the best way to learn how to use language,” Jarchow said. “Immersion is something you can’t strongly get over here, so travelling to Spain is very effective.” Thus far, Jarchow has travelled abroad with students eight times. The cost to attend the Spain trip will tentatively be $4,115. This price includes round-trip airfare, in-country transportation, overnight accommoda-
tions, family stay and insurance. There may be extra costs involved for spending money, passports, activities, etc. This travel program boasts that students will gain confidence in their language skills and that they will be challenged by new, unfamiliar experiences. As for Jarchow, “I just love watching kids converse and interact with shop vendors and native people. It makes me proud.”
provide such opportunity,” Wells said. “The greatest benefit is gaining an understanding of other people, to gain an appreciation of other people. Understanding others will help us develop respect for the Chinese and them for us. It is very possible that many of our graduates will have professions that will be global, and this will help them to be suc-
cessful,” Wells said. There are many differences between the American and Chinese cultures. “The Chinese want to come to America to study, why? Because we have the greatest educational system in the world. Our students will gain an understanding of the Chinese educational system, the communist government and the Chinese culture. When
I send an email to China it often takes weeks to get a response, why? Because it is a communist government and it runs through a government filter system and then to individuals. We take privacy for granted in our country; the Chinese do not experience the same rights as we have,” Wells said.
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As competition increases, so do teens’ stress and anxiety levels With rising college tuition and increased competition in college admissions and scholarships, it’s not unusual for the average high school student to be incredibly stressed about grades, GPA and college futures. But is this pressure to succeed a healthy push, or is it just leading to unhealthy habits and bad decisions? Between 75 percent and 98 percent of college students surveyed each year report having cheated in high school as opposed to only 20 percent during the 1940s, but why are students cheating more frequently? Most people agree it’s due to the ever growing need to achieve. “I think a lot of it comes from the way our society is structured now. One hundred fifty years ago, [our economy] became a manufacturing economy. Suddenly, you had to have a high school degree... [and] you had a good job. Now we’ve kind of blown the roof off of that,” social studies teacher Charlie Blair-Broeker said. Truly, the rhythm and dynamics of society have changed severely, putting more pressure on students to achieve higher
educational degrees. “I mean, do you have any clue what you want to do? The pace of change is so quick, you guys are going to be working in careers that don’t even exist yet. How can you plan for that?” Blair-Broeker asked. As society loses the need for certain careers, other opening appear almost monthly. As technology and socialization changes, so too do the attitudes of the people trying to integrate into it. “[The stress] is society wide,” B l a i r- B r o e k e r said. Alarming new statistics also show that between 10 to 15 percent of teenagers have some symptoms of teen depression at any one time. Anxiety and associated disorders are also most commonly found in teenagers. Though some of these symptoms can be contributed to other factors, school is a huge part of one’s teen years, and it will therefore
be relevant to one’s emotional well being. And with unhealthy emotions comes unhealthy habits. According to The National Survey of American Attitudes on Substance Abuse VIII: Teens and Parents, an annual backto-school survey conducted by The National Center on Ad-
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diction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University, teens experiencing high stress are twice as likely as teens with lower stress levels to drink, smoke and use illegal substances. This is to be expected, as mood altering substances like marijuana and addictive substances like nicotine can seem to lower one’s stress
level. This is despite the fact that nicotine has actually been proven to raise stress levels. It only seems to relieve stress because feeding the addiction relieves the need. SAMHSA’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that from 2008 to 2009, illegal drug use rates among teens increased from 9.3 percent to 10 percent. A survey done by the National Institute on Drug Abuse around the same time found that nearly 72 percent of youths have consumed alcohol by the end of high school. The same survey found that 44 percent of teenagers have tried cigarettes by their senior year, and around 20 percent of high school seniors are regular smokers. Though not all students using drugs are stressed about high school, and not all students stressed about high school students are using drugs, it is fair to assume that a significant number of students with high levels of stress utilize illegal substances. So with the dangers and consequences of stress in teenagers, why is it only getting worse? Is there anything we can do to prevent it? Princi-
pal Dr. Powers has some comforting words for students. “I think there is a high level of anxiety on the part of parents and students,” Powers said. “Most people are anxious about the unknown, and they don’t gather enough information on the matter.” He said Iowa state college admissions have a simple foundation: the RAI score. Calculated with one’s class rank, number of core courses, ACT score and GPA, the RAI score is any conflicted student’s saving grace. If students fall short in one place, they can reach the required 245 points and fill the gaps in other places. But Dr. Powers said even if one does not have the required RAI, it will not bar a student from being admitted to a state college. Individual meetings with admissions staff are a second chance. Overall, Dr. Powers said not to be worried. “Enjoy your high school years ... is it truly the destination, or is it the journey?” Powers asked. By Staff Writer Linne
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CFHS junior publishes book on her experiences performing for veterans Junior Hannah Ackerman is known for her amazing performances she gives about numerous military heroes and veterans, including the five Sullivan brothers that died in the same ship in World War II, and now she shows how passionate she is about these tragic but heroic events through the 67 pages of her book, I Kept My Chin Up. In her book, Hannah describes her experiences with her 10- to 15-minute presentations she has performed perfectly time after time and how she kept going no matter the challenges she faced. “I really wanted my readers to know that these veterans are true heroes and they need to take the time to recognize and appreciate them,” Ackerman said. “It has always been my dream to write a book and to write about the
Sullivan brothers, so I took on this opportunity.” Starting just as a seventh grader, Ackerman has been performing to get this amazing history known to as many people as possible. Beginning small with local veterans, performing in front of the entire Cedar Falls High School student body and working her way up to performing for veterans in Florida, Ackerman has been through many stresses and pressures but has come out even better and more confident than before. “There was a lot of pressure for me to make this book the best it can be. I had to worry about not leaving out any important details, and I didn’t want the book to be boring, so I had to make it as interesting as possible for my readers,” Ackerman said. Patriot Media Inc., a publishing company, contacted Ackerman, and
she took up the opportunity to write a book on her experiences. The writing process took Ackerman a few months for her to complete, and she revised it, the company edited the book and it was published. Ackerman was practically handed this amazing chance to share with people how hard she has been working and what she does while she performs. “A lot of the veterans come to thank me for my performances, but really it is them that should be thanked,” Ackerman said. “I remember one time after one of my performances, a veteran who had troubles walking came over just to shake my hand, and I was very touched by him and everybody that has stood and saluted to remember such an important part of history.” By Staff Writer Karly
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All State Auditions Practice doesn’t always make perfect. Students auditioning for the All State Music festival know that their hard work may not be rewarded. Thousands of students all across Iowa audition for the All State band, orchestra and chorus. After going through the intense and highly selective audition process, approximately 284 students are selected for the All State band, approximately 154 for the All State orchestra and 600 students for the All State choir. Two-year All State bassoonist senior Josh Carlo has experience participating in both the band and orchestra. “You get about five minutes to warm up. Bassoons get seven minutes just because of how long it takes us to get set up. You go into the room and you play a selection of a prepared piece for about a minute. Sometimes the judge will stop you. It’s a good sign if he doesn’t stop you,” Carlo said. “Then you play selections out of two prepared etudes that you don’t find out until right before you play. There are six cards that have two of the 12 major scales on them. One is considered a difficult scale, and one is considered an easier scale. You play a scale of choice, the two scales and then your chromatic scale. You get ranked by how many points you score. It’s 10 per items.” Auditioning for the Orchestra is similar to the band, however there are some differences. “They put up which exerpts you’ll be performing and they post the two scales you’ll be playing,”two-year All State bassist Kristen DeSerano said. “Ours are posted before so we know which ones to practice.” Senior McKenzie Sesterhenn is a two-year All State vocalist. Selection for the All State chorus is unlike selection for the other groups. “You learn music to songs, like seven or so, and you have to know them well enough with your quartet group to be able to perform them, but they don’t have to be memorized, and then you go to Hampton with your quartet and you figure out the passages that you’re supposed to audition on.
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Then you sing those passages with your quartet in front of one judge,” Sesterhenn said. “Then you go sit in the gym and either wait for a recall or to see if you made it. If you get recalled, you go sing a certain section of a song by yourself to a judge. Then you wait and see if you made it.” While the audition process may be long and difficult, Sesterhenn enjoys the benefits of being selected. “I like singing with big groups of people, and it’s fun to learn new, challenging music, and I like to be recognized by my achievements, and it’s always fun to go down to Ames with a bunch of people from school for three days.” All-State judges select the top musicians from all over the state each year. However, even top musicians at the high school don’t always make All State their first few tries. Senior drum major Hannah Niemann said she is hoping to make All State this year for the first time. “It’s like the culmination. It’s pretty much being told that you’re good enough. Just to be able to say that I’m good enough that I made it, and to test myself,” Niemann said. While Niemann may be practicing an hour a day and is one of the top clarinet players in the CFHSl wind symphony, she still has some concerns about the audition. “I’m most worried about nerves and consistency and having enough practice to play with consistency without the nerves messing me up.” No matter how much someone practices and prepares for All State, sometimes uncontrollable factors such as illness can have a huge impact on the audition. Niemann had experience with this a year ago. “I got really sick, and I couldn’t breathe, and I couldn’t hear anything, so I just went in and did it. It sucked,” Niemann said. However, with a regimented practice routine and her health, Niemann said she hopes she will succeed this year. “It’s the same thing every year: practice, repe-
tition and lessons with my private instructor,” Niemann said. Many sophomores have never auditioned for All State before, but they have made other honor bands or choirs in junior high. Lauren Harter is looking to challenge herself after making Opus Honor Choir in junior high. “My older brother did All State when he was in high school, and it just seems like the next step up from Opus,” Harter said. Auditioning in a quartet requires working around not only one’s individual schedule for practices, but the schedule of three other quartet members. “We just had our first practice last night, and we’re getting together this weekend. I practice on my own about an hour listening to practice tracks on my iPod or going to practice rooms in classes I have nothing to do in,” Harter said. Even though the audition process is quite intense and involves a lot of practice, junior Spencer Betts said the hard work is well worth it for the experience of being a part of participating in the select choir. “It’s crazy. We arrive on Thursday to have a chance to relax, but when you arrive for the first big rehearsal, it’s crazy. There’s 600 choir kids wandering the auditorium, and it’s really loud. As for the concert, everyone works really hard to get there and everyone gives their all to produce the most incredible sound you’ll hear,” Betts said. While the experience is exciting, he said it takes a lot of effort in order to make it. “In my opinion it takes a lot of hard work and dedication. Everything goes back to that. Time with yourself and with your group especially. You need to listen to what your group says, what [choir director Eliot] Kranz says and what the director says in the notes you’re given. Also having faith in your quartet, yourself and your abilities is key. If you can’t believe in what you have, you have no shot,” Betts said. By Staff Writer Amanda
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MUSIC •GRIZZLY BEAR
Shields on Sept. 18
•PINK
The Truth About Love on Sept. 18
•THE KILLERS
Battle Born on Sept. 18
•VARIOUS ARTISTS
Cruel Summer on Sept. 18
•CARLY RAE JEPSEN Kiss on Sept. 18
•GREEN DAY
Uno! on Sept. 25
•NO DOUBT
Push and Shove on Sept. 25
•RICKY SKAGGS Music to My Ears on Sept. 25
MOVIES •WON’T BACK DOWN on Sept. 28
•HOUSE AT THE END OF THE STREET on Sept. 21
•THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER on Sept. 21
•DREDD 3D on Sept. 21
•LOOPER on Sept. 28
GAMES •BORDERLANDS 2
on PS3/Xbox on Sept. 18
•MADDEN NFL 13 on Wii on Sept. 28
•FIFI SOCCER 13 on PSP on Sept. 25
•HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA on DS/3DS on Sept. 25
•THE TESTAMENT OF SHERLOCK HOLMES on PC/PS3/Xbox 360 on Sept. 25
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So you think you can There are many talents that are hidden all over in our school. One that has come to light lately is the special talent that junior Eric Cheng has: the ability to solve pretty much any rubik’s cube faster than most people. Cheng has the ability to solve a 3x3 rubik’s cube in a record time of 13 seconds flat. “I started doing rubik’s cubes about nine months ago when I was 15. My mom was in the hospital for a while and told me to find something to keep me occupied, so I grabbed a cube and learned how. Ever since then it’s been a hobby for me,” Cheng said. Another person who enjoys solving rubik’s cubes at the school is math teacher Rich Strike. “I started two winter breaks ago because one of my life goals was to learn how to solve a rubik’s cube before I turned 50”, Strike said. There are multiple types and combinations of rubik’s cubes, including 2x2’s, 3x3s, 4x4s and so on until 10x10s. There are also different types of cubes where instead of putting colors in the same order, one has to put the shapes in the right combinations to make a cube. There are also pyramid shaped puzzles (pyraminx) and many other variations of these types of puzzles. “I have finished the 2x2, 3x3 and 4x4 cubes. I have also finished the pyramid shaped puzzle, but total I’ve tried six different types,” Strike said. “It’s actually hard to count how many types of cubes or puzzles I’ve finished. I’ve finished the 2x2, 3x3, 4x4 and 5x5. I also have completed the pyraminx, the megaminx and many other variations of these types of puzzles,” Cheng said. There are many techniques that different people use. Some are similar in methods of solving a particular puzzle, but every person has a particular style of doing things. “I don't really have a pattern for them, but these puzzles [cubes] are all algorisms. I don't have a record time. I just end up finishing them eventually. Some helpful hints for others are don't cheat and try to find patterns,” Strike said. Cheng also uses a systematic approach to solving these little mind benders. He likes to consult the strategies of previous puzzle solvers.
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Alex Demartino Photo “I have different methods for different puzzles. I use the Ortega method to solve the 2x2. Yau for 4x4 and Findrich for 3x3 and many other methods for other puzzles. Some tips for others who want to learn are you have to spend a lot of time with these puzzles, and you have to be really patient,” Cheng said. His persistence has paid off, for he recently qualified for the World Cube Association’s U.S. Nationals. The U.S. Nationals took place at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas on Aug. 3 to 5. There were over 200 contestants there that participated in a variety of different types of puzzle solving. “I didnt place anything at Nationals, but it was a great experience. There were three or four conference rooms that the WCA [World Cube Association] rented out for this. There were merchandise rooms, rooms where blindfolded competitions were held, and then there
was the main room with two tables where hundreds of us competed. I participated in the 3x3, 4x4 and 5x5 competitions,” Cheng said. Sandra Omari-Boateng Photo Not only does Eric know how to solve Junior Eric Cheng and math teacher cubes and oth- Rich Strike are fans of cubes. er puzzles well, Sandra Omari-Boateng Photojhj “My favorite cube to solve but he’s also passed this onto is the 3x3 because it’s complex his little brother Jason. but still easy to solve. The new“I taught my little brother est ones I’ve been working on how to solve cubes. I taught are 5x5, megaminx and the him 3x3, but he taught me floppy cube, which is 3x3x1. I about the pyraminx, and we have about seven in my backboth compete. My brother is pack. I just always keep them better than me in competitions around because they’re somein 2x2, 3x3 and pyraminx. I’m thing to do when I’m bored. better than Jason in 5x5, 4x4 It’s the same as having a phone and 3x3 one handed,” Cheng for me except that teachers said. can't just take away my cubes,” Regardless of competition Cheng said. skills, Cheng still has his puzFeature Editor Sandra zles of preference. OMARI-BOATENG
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ollywood is such a strong industry that it is hard to pay attention to films that have a different origin. Commercial movie blockbusters make millions of dollars every week here in the United States and around the world, and some of them make billions, like Avatar and The Avengers, for example. Foreign movies on the other hand face boxoffice challenges. Last year all of them combined couldn’t reach the $40 million mark here, even being good productions. Most of these movies aren’t even close to what we call cliche. They generally present a different perspective and offer interesting and relevant plots, so why don’t they attract the audience? Most Americans are not comfortable with subtitles because at the beginning it’s hard to read fast enough while trying to watch the movie at the same time. Another reason for low audience support comes from so many American remakes of foreign pictures like Let Me In and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. But for those willing to explore beyond the shores of the United States, they will find the reward well worth the investment of effort. One easy place to begin the search is easy and free. The Cedar Falls Public Library offers some really good movies that definitely deserve some attention, and it doesn’t take much to borrow one. All you need is your student ID, and you are free to pick any movie or book/audio book you want. It is interesting how the reality around the world is faced in different ways. Pan’s Labyrinth, a 2007 Spanish production, is a dark fantasy thriller that happens during the civil war in Spain. A girl moves with her mother to live with her stepfather, a fascist official that fights against the rebels. There she finds a labyrinth that transports her to a magic world where she has to face several tasks against evil, including her mom’s husband. In the United States, the movie is restricted and considered a horror movie, but it doesn’t present any-
... for those willing to explore beyond the shores of the United States, they will find the reward well worth the investment of effort.
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thing profane or terrifying. In Spain it is a film for children. Indeed, it is a little shocking and creepy, maybe because it was made by a completely different point of view than what we are used to and without a blockbusting commercial purpose. This next one is my favorite movie so far. It is called Amelie, a 2001 French movie about a girl who was raised by her parents in a small town and studies at home. When she moves to a big city to work as a waitress, she finds a box with old stuff in her bathroom and decides to give it back to its owner. As she does this, she finds her life will be dedicated to helping people see the magic all around them. In this journey to change people’s lives, she also sees herself going through big changes. Everything in this movie surprises: the way the things happen, the protagonist’s perspective, the performances, the soundtrack, the screenplay, the photography. And, of course, the audience’s reactions after watching it. The third possibility to check out is a beautiful story about how love and hope can keep people alive. Life Is Beautiful is a Italian movie about a Jewish funny man who falls in love with a woman and fights for her. When they build a family during the World War II, he and their son are taken to a Nazi death camp. There he makes his son believe that everything is a game where he should never be seen by any guard. It is a very emotional and touching movie that reminds us about the importance of love, hope and family. Familiarized or not with subtitles, you should give these movies a chance. Seeing things with a new perspective is always something good. Enjoy it. You won’t regret it. Staff Writer Ana
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•THE LIVES OF OTHERS
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This Iranian film won best foreign picture at the Oscars this year. It’s available at Family Video.
This German picture trumped Pan’s Labyrinth for best foreign picture in 2006, and it opens a window to life on the other side of the Iron Curtain in East Germany during the Cold War. Pick it up at the Cedar Falls Library.
The winner of best picture at the Oscars this year was this French production, and it’s available everywhere.
The French film making innovations of Francois Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard in these three early films are waiting to be discovered at the Waterloo Public Library.
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Check out new politics club, learn the issues Political Issues Club (PIC) is a student-started, studentrun club at the high school that met Friday morning for the first time. Although scheduled to meet Thursday, Sept. 20 at 7:15 a.m., the club ran into conflicts with student leadership groups. PIC encourages students to debate hot topics much like the presidential debates will be, beginning in October. Its main focus is for students to create solutions for the problems we face locally, nationally and internationally. A huge variety of people can benefit from this group because the focus encompasses a range of interests. Students interested in the economy, environmental policies, taxes, gun control, abortion, gay rights, education or women’s rights can all share their view points in a judgment-free atmosphere. By listening to other students expressing their own opinions, we can all expand our knowledge and better understand opposing viewpoints. Advisers and teachers
Chris Dyvig and Robert Schmidt worked with juniors Jacob Pence, Taylor and Justin King to fine tune the details for the group meetings which will regularly be Friday mornings at 7:15 a.m. in rooms alternating between rooms 259 and 256. Dyvig estimated that Friday about 12 or 13 students showed up to participate, and he looks forward to an even bigger group in the future. The first meeting focused on organizing meeting ideas, establising the direction the group will take and procedures. They also went over the guest list. Walt Rogers is scheduled to give a talk Friday, Oct. 28 at the PIC meeting. Jeff Danielson is scheduled for two weeks from then. The group is also hoping to schedule dates for Matt Reisetter and Chuck Grassley to make guest appearances. The club is open to a lot of different varieties. They plan to advertise topics weekly. Walk-in traffic is welcomed. The fun for this election year is only getting started.
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Students overlook their brains’ nightly needs
Teenagers need between 8.5 to 9.25 hours of sleep each night to function optimally. According to the National Sleep Foundation, only 15 percent of teenagers get 8.5 hours of sleep on school nights. With lack of sleep comes many undesirable consequences (mistakes on homework, tests and the sports field). But then again, it can be difficult to choose sleep over meeting deadlines for assignments, extra curricular participation and work. The only way to sleep for the recommended amount of time is to make it a top priority. Sleep can help you eat better. Lack of sleep causes teens to consume too much in general, but specifically, junk food. Reduced sleep feeds cravings for sweets and fried foods. Thus, a lack of shuteye correlates with weight gain in teenagers. The first thing I look for when I am low on steam is a large cup of black coffee. Like many teenagers, I increase my caffeine intake to fight off that tired feeling. However, I’m only fooling myself. Although the droopy eyelids may rise for a few hours, the damage from not getting enough sleep is already done. No pills, no vitamins, no beverages can replace sleep. I was told as a kid to get my “beauty sleep,” especially before a performance on
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stage. Although it has become a cliche to some extent, the popular phrase is 100 percent accurate. Sleeping less than the recommended 8.5 hours makes teenagers more prone to pimples. Sleep deprivation contributes to acne and other skin problems in teens as well. If you aren’t vain enough for weight gain and pimples to persuade you to set sleep at the top of your list, get this. Falling asleep at the wheel causes more than 100,000 car crashes every year. At this point I would like to inform you of M.A.D.D. (Maya Against Drowsy Driving). When someone is sleep deprived, he or she is as impaired as driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent (the legal blood alcohol content in Iowa). A teen who sleeps less is also more likely to have any accident, injury or illness. Whether driving home from work or a party late at night, being tired or being under the influence can yield the same consequences. There are ways to combat the seemingly daunting task of
fitting in school, activities and enough zzzzz. Naps (not too long or too close to bedtime) can make teens work more efficiently. Also, developing a consistent sleep schedule will help the body feel less tired and allow it to get in sync with its natural patterns. Using a routine also makes it easier to fall asleep. Developing a consistent routine night after night will teach the body signals that it is time to sleep (these can include showering, bathing or reading). In the hour before sleeping, doing quiet, calm activities excluding watching television or being on the computer or telephone, helps teens fall asleep more easily. By jotting down to-do lists before falling asleep, you will be less likely to stay awake worrying or stressing. I have found myself doing this throughout high school, and after I have written my thoughts down, sleep finds me immediately. During adolescence, biological sleep patterns shift toward later times for sleeping and waking, making it normal for teenagers not to be able to fall asleep before 11 p.m. Because school start time is 8:05 a.m., we teens must train our bodies with healthy routines to get the recommended 8.5 hours. By not complying, we limit our ability to concentrate, listen, learn and retain important information. Speaking of which, if you’ve forgotten how this article started, go take a nap and then read it again.
How much sleep are you getting? I get about six or seven hours of sleep a night on average. I get the same amount of sleep on the weekends too. I get more sleep on Tuesdays because I can wake up later. Normally I go to bed at 10:30 p.m. and wake up at 6:45 a.m. I get less sleep on weekends because I don’t like sleeping in past 8 p.m. Tuesdays I get the same amount of sleep. I just go to bed later.
I get generally seven and a half hours of sleep a night. I stay up texting friends most nights, and I get more sleep on the weekends.
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Usually I try to get no less than eight hours of sleep a night. I don’t usually get more sleep on the weekend. I get way more sleep on Tuesdays though.
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Hensing finds success with men’s golf; “struck it Rich” Sometimes a new coach means new things, but new
same. Former head coach Rich Strike stepped down this year and handed over his position to Hensing, a resource teacher at Cedar Falls High School. From years of golfing experience, Hensing will always have advice to give the boys going into a tournament. Always hoping for that hole in one or birdie putt, coach Hensing always wants his golfers to just try their best. “If we’re playing a divisional or something, then I just tell them [men’s golf team] that if they get in trouble, [because evHead golf coach Dan Hensing erybody can play good] make the smart shot and head men’s golf coach Dan just try to make par, make boHensing is keeping things the gey and keep the large score
off the card.” Coach Hensing’s love for golf started at a young age and is still present while he’s coaching. He’s always curious to see how each golfer will perform. Hensing also enjoys playing in multiple golf tournaments whenever he gets the chance. “I love golf. I’ve played since I was a kid. Basically since I’ve been an adult I’ve played in different tournaments. I play all summer in various tournaments and I really enjoy it].” With many new golfer’s on the team — incoming freshman and newbies — coach Hensing always lends a helping hand. “Actually, it’s going real well. We have a lot of kids on the team, so sometimes, someone might shoot 37 on the front nine and 48 on the
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back nine, but that’s just a sign of inexperience, and they’ll get better as they get older.” Coach Hensing said he “struck it Rich” being able to be mentored by Rich Strike, mathematics teacher at Cedar Falls High School. Although Strike is no longer there every practice, Hensing still goes to Strike every so often to talk about ways to improve the golfers. “He mentored me; he did a great job with running practice and what to do, especially with 59 kids out on the golf course. When it gets closer to the end of the season, [Strike and I] will try to find out what they really need help with and try to work on that more.” By Staff Writer Maddie
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Senior runningback Jake Buck has carried 82 times for 355 yards and four touchdowns in five games. Buck is the Tiger’s leading rusher. How did you prepare for the season? We had early morning lifts with [Coach Dirk] Homewood and passing with the team on Tuesdays and Thursdays. What’s it been like sharing carries with Nick Clark? It’s been great. It gives me a chance to catch my breath, and it throws off defenses when we’re switching styles. Halfway through the season, what’s the highlight been? Being 5-0 is the highlight. It’s what we set out to do. It’s fun watching the team come together. What do you do right before a game to get ready? I have seventh hour release, so I go home, take a quick nap, wake up, eat a PB&J sandwich and listen to loud music. Then I’m out the door.
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Football (5-0)
Beat Linn-Mar 27-10 Next up: Cedar Rapids Prairie on Sept. 28 at 7:15 p.m. away
Volleyball (15-7)
Went 4-0 at Tiger Invite Next up: Cedar Rapids Prairie on Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. away
Women’s CC
Next up: East meet on Sept. 27 at 4:30 p.m. at Bontrager Park
Men’s CC
Finished 3rd at Marshalltown Next up: East meet on Sept. 27 at 4:30 p.m. at Bontrager Park
Women’s Swimming
Won the Cedar Rapids Kennedy Cougar Invitational Next up: Iowa City West on Sept. 25 at 9 a.m. diving at home
Men’s Golf
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Next up: Meet on Sept. 27 at 3:15 p.m. at Airport National Golf Course
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As a quick introduction to the new cameras, yearbook students went on 30-minute assignment to capture seventh period up close.
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