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As the buses pull up to Peet Junior High, there is a screech while they come to a halt in front of the crosswalk. While most kids are in the middle of class, freshmen Efupom Fang and Klaertje Hesselink are among several other kids headed up from a junior high on their way to the high school. Both students go up for fourth hour and spend the rest of the day at the high school. While Fang and Hesselink are technically Peet Junior High students, they spend more than half of their day at a different school. Fang comes up to the high school for honors biology, honors English 10, French 1 and honors geometry. She said that coming up for advanced classes has been mostly beneficial for her. “It’s nice to have a challenge that brings some-
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thing new and exciting to my schedule. Most of my classes aren’t that hard,” Fang said. Fellow freshman Hesselink agreed. “I’m mostly taking these classes so that I can get ahead and eventually take more advanced classes,” Hesselink said. High school counselor Susan Lagan said that she sees a good number of junior high students opting for high school classes. “Most of the junior high students we see here are for acceleration. There are a lot in math and science, sometimes English and world languages as well. A lot of kids that finish math or science early at the high school have the option to take more advanced classes at UNI”, Langan said. An NYU study found that 49 percent
of high schoolers felt “greatly stressed on a daily basis.” With the added pressure of advanced classes, many students feel pressure to not only succeed, but defy expectations from teachers and parents. “While I feel a lot of pressure from people pushing to take these classes, the most pressure I feel is from myself to get the best grades possible, and I think that’s something that l will probably continue throughout most of high school,” Fang said. Hesselink said that she is focused on the future, and that makes it easier to work toward her goal. “I want to get ahead and not only challenge myself, but to push for a better learning experience. Ultimately, I know that these classes will take me to more accelerated
classes,” she said. With ninth graders being separated from the rest of the high school students, Langan agreed that there is added stress by taking these more advanced classes. “It’s definitely a choice, but it does have added stress for freshmen just due to the driving back between schools. That can be tough on teachers too, with having students missing their first and last 10 minutes of class,” Langan said. Fang said that the sacrifice is worth the ultimate reward. “Finding a balance between pushing yourself and just being a kid can be hard, but I think going past your limits and becoming your best self is something is worth any price.” By Staff Writer Erin
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According to a survey of 300+ students in a Hi-Line Poll, over 95 percent of students are using academic websites and apps to boost their learning There are hundreds upon hundreds of apps and websites students from all over the globe use for academic purposes. A narrowed down list singles out some of the top rated within the Cedar Falls student body. Quizlet is one of the most popular, used by four out of every five students. Others that are recognizable are Slader, a website primarily used in math to double check problem solutions; Duolingo, an app that eases the process of learning new languages for many and Grammarly, an app that constantly gives users new word suggestions, notifications for spelling errors and even helps with things like sentence structure while typing papers. Other popular digital teachers include Khan Academy, an interactive website used for varying degrees of math; and Trello, Desmos, Membean and even the basics such as YouTube. A more surprising factor in digital education is the amount of time student’s dedicate to these apps. More than one out of two students use at least one app or website on a weekly basis, one of three students uses them daily and only 2 percent say they almost never use any digital websites or apps.
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functions are. We had an assignment where we had to type in the function to find out what kind of graph it made, and the website was super helpful.” Others commented on the beneficiality of other apps as well. “Quizlet helps me a lot with vocabulary terms in my classes, Desmos helps me a lot in my math class for graphing and Grammarly for an extra pair of eyes on my English essays,” one said. Another said, “I use Quizlet to prepare for all of my American history tests,” along with, “The apps help me get 100% on my Spanish tests, mostly because of Quizlet. It really helps you study and focus in on learning the new material.” For some, simple things like organization can mean the
The Hi-Line Poll represents over 10 percent of students. world while staying on top of already challenging classes and balancing homework. This is where another useful app called Schoology is handy. Schoology is used by almost every teacher in the school and is also used to post updates about anything going on in the school. “Schoology helps me with keeping track of all of my classes and staying organized,” one high school student said. Especially with learning foreign language, studying is a necessity for many, “Duolingo has helped me in French class with learning things like greetings and goodbyes.” Another said, “When I’m struggling with French I can always use Duolingo to help me understand.” On top of it all, many
apps and sites boil down to the preparation for important tests and exams. Survey respondents said it’s hard to do everything to study and still not know what to expect when test day comes. That’s exactly what some apps would like to offer. A freshman said, “Being able to take something that will look similar to the test and not have it be graded is a really nice benefit.” By using academic apps and websites, 95 percent of students are gaining important knowledge about a collection of things as well as the reassurance these apps and websites provide to reduce stress levels. By Staff Writer Alex
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When it comes time to crack open the books, 77.6 percent of CFHS students said they seek out different locations offered around town, according to a recent survey of over 60 students. “My favorite thing about studying in different environments is that I get to pick what best fits my needs,” Junior Hallie Frahm said. “If I’m writing papers, I like to be in coffee shops because the constant stimuli of the grinders and the smell of coffee keeps me focused. If I’m reading, I prefer to be in a quiet environment such as the cf library.” Different establishments offer different environments for specialized needs. With 51.7percent of students seeking out coffee shops, the close knit atmosphere provides a safe place for productivity. “At coffee shops you can work on school related things but also socialize with people you are studying with,” Junior Chloe Rholf said. For some, the social aspect draws more interest than solely the educational experience, as junior Jake Wiechers noted that he can study “anywhere as long as the right people are there.” The perfect study spot looks different for an array of personalities. The draw for public interaction results in the ideal study spot for some, making libraries and businesses close to the outside world a go to spot. Previously homeschooled sophomore Nichole Tanner enjoys the ability to make connections with people she previously wasn’t able to socialize with. “It gets me out of the house and gives me some new scenery and atmosphere to be in. Being homeschooled in previous years definitely plays a role in my
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Senior Alaina Wellendorf cracks open a book at local coffee shop and popular study spot, Cup of Joe. desire to be out and about because I was home a lot before this year.” Businesses that provide solitude while keeping a comfortable climate draw students in and provide a studious atmosphere. “I need a comfortable place to sit, and it also would be great if it wasn’t near doors so that I can’t see
people coming and going as much,” Tanner said. “I also like to have quiet because I usually can’t focus when there are tons of people talking.” While over 81 percent of students opt to study at home, and others prefer libraries such as the Cedar Falls Public Library, Cedar Falls offers many options
to study in pairs or alone. “Kids come in here during study hall, and there are a few kids who study alone, but it is surprising that it is more group studying,” media specialist Kristie Anhalt said. By Staff Writer Grace
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Studies show practicing yoga counteracts school stress With the amount of homework and tests beginning to add up, the stress is also starting to build up with students. They may be inclined to try some ways to relieve stress that are not good or healthy, but there’s a simple and easy way to help, and that’s yoga. New studies show yoga can help relieve anxiety, depression and stress, and it is simple, easy and healthy. Yoga promotes a healthy body and mind. Certified Kundalini yoga instructor Natalie Nevins said about yoga, “The purpose of yoga is to build strength, awareness, and harmony in both the mind and body,” One study conducted by the University of Utah showed that yoga practitioners had a much higher pain tolerance, as well as a better-regulated response to stress. Yoga is also cheap and can be done at home alone. There are many YouTube videos available online, and many online instructors help students work at their own paces — whether they’re inexperienced or an expert. One helpful way for many people to practice yoga is simply by lying down and exercising the lungs with simple breathing patterns that slow the heart rate. It
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Sophomore Grace Boezinger practices silk yoga in a aerial yoga class at Twisted Willow Yoga Studio in Cedar Falls. also sends the brain into “rest and digest” mode, which is what helps control every day body functions and gives the brain a break. Yoga and relaxation techniques keep the body from releasing cortisol, the body’s distress system when it thinks the body is
stressed. These breathing exercises are also an excellent way to help when the body feels sore or achy. By merely breathing and controlling the breath into a specific part of the body, it releases the tension in those muscles. There are many different ways to prac-
tice that are more rigorous or fun, like aerial yoga, which is done by the use of a kite or trapeze that’s hung by the ceiling. This type of yoga is more rigorous but promotes the use of inversion therapy, which stretches and elongates the spine and muscles in the back, legs and abdomen. Inversion therapy is a new yoga practice that involves hanging upside down allowing the pressure to release from the nerves roots and disks in the spine, increasing the space between the vertebrae. This kind of therapy helps relieve back pain, stimulates hair growth and helps clear up the GI tract. Aerial yoga is a fun way to practice yoga for those who are bored by regular yoga and meditation. Another yoga practice that’s popular is hot yoga. It’s one of the harder kinds of yoga and burns more calories, so it suits those who are looking for a harder workout rather than a way to meditate. There are many yoga places scattered throughout Cedar Falls such as State Street Yoga Co-op and Balance Hot Yoga Studio on College Street that have a lot of different classes available for anyone to try. By Staff Writer Grace
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Senior making progress after jet ski accident
Summer of 2018, senior Ellie Shimp was involved in a jet ski accident that would change the way she sees the world. “My jet ski was stationary in the lake. These guys were doing tricks on their jet skis, and they lost control and ran into me,” Shimp said. She suffered a tibial plateau fracture. Her leg was fractured in five places. She underwent surgery but was later transferred to St. Mary’s Hospital-Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., because of significant vascular trauma, meaning her artery wasn’t pumping blood to her leg. The surgery was successful in saving the leg, and she was transferred to the ICU around 4:15 a.m. that Sunday. “I learned to never take anything for granted because like I can’t just get up and walk, and that’s what I want to do the most,” Shimp said. When Shimp was in the hospital, everyone flooded her with support and meaningful words. “Everyone bought shirts, and my supporters made bracelets, and, yeah, everyone has just been super nice and encouraging and stuff. My biggest supporters are my parents because they have been through it all, and they want me to get better. Also, all my friends have been huge in my recovery,” Shimp said. Shimp remained in the hospital for a month. After getting out of the hospital, she faced battles with the outside world. “One of the hardest times is when I had my ACL brace because I had my skin graft, and it was raw skin on my thigh, and the brace would rub on my skin. It would be very painful because I would tear off the bandage, and it would tear off some of my skin. Also, when we had home games I would have to sit at home and see the game on everyone’s Snap story,” Shimp said. While going through her struggles, Shimp had her best friend Wynne Bond to help her through the setbacks and unfortunate events. “I wanted to make sure she knew I was supporting her every step of the way,” Bond said. “During her month of hospitalization, I took every chance I could to go visit her, whether it was just for few hours or a few days, and as she began to get better and more mobile, I wanted to make sure that her attendance to events would remain the same and that she would feel as though not much had changed.” Shimp was involved in the swimming and diving team. When coach Scott Pinter heard news of the accident, his main focus for Shimp had nothing to do with getting better for swimming, but more for her well being. “I was scared for her,” Pinter said. “I know that leg injuries are nothing to mess around with. As more details came in about what exactly happened, the fear intensified because it went from, ‘I hope she can recover well’ to, ‘I hope the doctors can save her leg.’ When an accident as big as this occurs, sports get put aside.
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Senior Ellie Shimp after being involved in a Jet Ski accident during the summer of 2018. Shimp is now attending school with the use of crutches. The first and foremost concern turns to their well being. I do hope she can get back to swimming in some capacity someday, but for now, a healthy recovery is the main concern for her.” Pinter had big goals for Shimp this season and was looking forward to her having a breakout season before college. “Ellie was in a prime position to become a real senior leader on the team. She had progressed in a way that showed how much she cared about the sport and doing it well. Her work ethic continued to grow, and the results showed how much hard work she was really putting in. She was in line to be our top breaststroker this year and had high aspirations for this year and beyond. I was very excited to try and
help her reach those goals.” Pinter said. Shimp started Physical therapy with Athletico. Currently, she only stretches because her foot hasn’t moved for two months. Besides the therapy, Shimp can put a lot of weight on her foot, perform arm stretches and walk on her crutches. Although Shimp can’t participate in physical activities, she can do everyday tasks such as cooking and driving. Shimp said she has come a long way with her recovery. “I saw that I was getting better because I was able to walk up my flight of stairs to my room, which is like 16 stairs. I remember standing in my room for the first time and just crying because I hadn’t been in there for like six-seven weeks,
and that was the place I was at last before the Clear Lake incident,” Shimp said. Ever since Shimp was cleared from the hospital, her emotions have not been consistent, but she said she knows that she has much to be grateful for. “In the hospital, I didn’t feel anything really because I was on some very strong drugs, but I remember just listening to songs and just crying all the time, but now that I’m home and getting better, I’m becoming more grateful for things that I can do and people in my life. I’m happy that I’m still alive because I could’ve easily drowned,” Shimp said By Staff Writer Jibreel
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Court member Logan Wolf dangles a donut above court member Chase Kline’s mouth while he tries to devour it before court member Marika Yang.
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Court members Zachary Biles and Lily Becker fight to shake all of the pingpong balls out of a tissue box in the game “Junk in Your Trunk.”
Court members Logan Wolf and Jamie Knox attempt to catch as many marshmallows in their mouth as they can in under a minute. Court member Randev Gooneskere carefully tries to slide Oreos down his face into his mouth and eat them before queen candidate Makenna Borehave does. Goonesekere beat Borehave and landed one oreo in his mouth. Court member Jeremy Marchesani furiously wraps his fellow court member Jack Campbell in toilet paper in hope to wrap Campbell’s whole body in under a minute, but the queen candidates won this contest.
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Court member Jamie Knox catches one of many marshmallows in her mouth mid air during the minute to win it games, but she and her partner could not beat the unstoppable marshmallow eating combo of Randev Goonesekere and Logan Wolf.
Court member Harper Owen rapidly wraps senior Megan Sawyer’s body in toilet paper in under a minute beating court member Jeremy Marchesani. They won this contest for the queen candidates.
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Court member Harper Owen helps out court member Makenna Boerhave glide an Oreo down her face in attempt to catch it in her mouth.
To the left court member Jack Campbell goes against Megan Sawyer in the “Elephant Game” in attempt to knock down all of the cups and water bottles in one minute. To the right court member Astoria Chao uses a balloon to blow away as many plastic cups in a minute as she can.
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Above, senior team receiver Ashley Schildroth catches and runs to help the winning team score in the aggressive game between the juniors and seniors. In the end, the seniors came out on top, 6-0.
Above, cheerleader Katie Fernholz walks the men’s cheerleading squad onto the field to perform at halftime at the powderpuff game.
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At top left, junior team quarterback Lexie Godfrey runs to score while senior Emily Hayes tries to grab her flag . At top right, a senior tackles a junior in the flag football match. Below that, Megan Sawyer defends her team while trying to take the ball back for the senior team.
At left, senior running back Leah Longnecker throws a long pass to a teammate. Moving clockwise, fans on the senior side Jens Jorgensen and Austin Raus cheer on the seniors while wearing black and juniors wear white. Next, Caleb Keagle tops the pyramid for the men’s cheerleading squad .
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Greenhouse Kitchen- Greenhouse Kitchen on College Hill in Cedar Falls is a mainly plantbased restaurant with many options that fit into everyone's diet no matter if they’re vegan, vegetarian, gluten free or would like to identify as a carnivore. With thousands of other healthy combinations besides their delicious foods on the menu, Greenhouse Kitchen lets their customer’s imaginations roam free and be creative with options from vegan cheese to avocado mayo. Although the prices aren’t as student-budget-friendly, the portions are big enough to keep a tummy full for half a day. This local restaurant is an amazing place to stop by for fast, fresh and healthy food. Emphasizing the importance on whole culinary foods, Greenhouse Kitchen also stresses the importance of recycling and composting. Having multiple clearly identified bins for different items to be thrown at, they also reduce the amount of garbage by using sporks instead of separate silverware. There are three different preferences for each item on the menu that’ll leave delightful tastes on your tongue: roll, bowl or salad, all seasoned with rich flavored sauces. Enjoy! Freshii — Located right off the exit from Casey’s on Greenhill Road, Freshii awaits its customers with either its nice interior design and bottle of sriracha sauce on each table, or with smiley faces through the drive-thru. A budget-friendly, franchise restaurant with many locations outside of Cedar Falls, Freshii was started with the love of kale. “Eat and Energize” being their slogan, Freshii supports healthy food for healthy bodies. Although there aren’t many vegan options besides request, the aim is to include all the nutritions that are necessary for the human body. With 40+ different items on their menu, there are bits of tastes from around the world such as their enjoyable Mediterranean Bowl or their Khao San Burritos. Besides their main meals for breakfast and lunch, Freshii also includes many different types of soups, desserts, smoothies and juices. Although they advertise with their bio-degradable packaging and being a part of the “mission green,” and are located literally right next to a recycling center, it seems that there is only one trash bin to throw everything away, including plastic of many kinds. Maybe soon they will upgrade their green environmental participation to match their green taste-worthy combinations. Ginger Thai — One of the few lit-up places after five in downtown Cedar Falls, no matter their food preferences, Ginger Thai Cuisine opens arms to all. Bringing the joy of Thai culture and food to a less diverse community, Ginger Thai warms up the hearts and mouths of the visitors with its unforgettable tastes. Constantly being full to its capacity because of a small dining area and endless clients, the menu includes many options from noodles to stir fries that can be made veg-friendly upon request by switching meat with tofu. This local restaurant pleases the atmosphere by placing plastic imitations of the menu in the bathroom, which is pretty common in restaurants in East Asia, to assist customers in making the decision easier. Although their portions got smaller lately, Ginger Thai Cuisine is a warm and friendly environment where it isn’t rare to come across someone you know, and it’s an amazing place to dine, especially when in search of trying new things. Trumpet Blossom — Trumpet Blossom, one of the only sole vegan restaurants in the state of Iowa is located in Iowa City’s South Side Downtown District, and it welcomes everyone who is willing to try their vegan dishes that are packed with flavor. Sourcing as many local and fresh ingredients as possible, Trumpet Blossom also stresses sustainability by using no animal products in its menu. Besides using tasty seasonings and sauces to create miracles in one's’ mouth, this cafe also seasons their customers’ soul and bodies by holding many events as well as hosting live music and giving platform to upstanding artists. With its medium budget options, Trumpet Blossom was named the best plant-based place to eat, many times. With its cloth napkins and environmentally friendly policies, this green cafe supports the ideology of “respecting your body and the land you live on” as well as “eating with a cause.” From cheesecakes to various dishes, Trumpet Blossom is a restaurant that focuses on the future to save the planet with its full bar and local-organic cuisine. Oasis Falafel — Many vegan options line the menu from baba ganoush to vegetable kebabs as Oasis Falafel makes their visitors fall in love with the Mediterranean-Middle Eastern cuisine. Having been in the same place since 2004, when falafel was nowhere to be found, this restaurant has mastered the art of falafel and is definitely worth giving a shot. Oasis allows you to enjoy the spectacular Sultan’s Plate for a very little amount and, overall, is incredibly budget-friendly. Along with their heaping services of hummus, Oasis is a fan-favorite in Iowa City; so much that now it is possible to find their hummus and baba ganoush in surrounding grocery stores. This restaurant may not appear as the first place to walk into, but despite its old look, the freshness and beauty of food lays just a couple steps away as you walk in. By Staff Writer Saba Submitted Photos
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Dark thriller throws readers off with unpredictable plot
“Sharp Objects” is a novel written by Gillian Flynn (47), published in 2006. This book is listed in the thriller, mystery and suspense categories, and rightly so, because this story will leave you at the edge of your seat after every page. This is another story that has a sort of dark theme to it, including murder and self harm. Flynn’s first published book out of three that have all been adapted for television or film was, in fact, “Sharp Objects.”“Dark Places” (2009) and “Gone Girl” (2012) are two other books that she has written, “Gone Girl” being the most recent. “Sharp Objects,” while it starts out slow, with a few confusing moments with in-
ternal main character dialogue, it’s one twisted and wild ride. This story will throw you through a loop as you try to figure out who is innocent and who to accuse. Clues will be thrown around, but who knows what clue will lead you to the right person? The main character, Camille, seems strange to say the least, from the way she talks about her life to the way she acts when she’s first returning to her hometown: “For no good reason, I held my breath as I passed the sign welcoming me to Wind Gap, the way kids do when they drive by cemeteries.” The reader starts to learn about Camille, her life and people around her through
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the first person text, allowing the reader to see into the main character's internal thoughts and opinions. Once you tackle the slow start, you’ll soon to lose yourself within the lies, mystery and suspense of the story. With only 252 pages, “Sharp Objects” should be a quick read to entertain you for awhile. Having a feeling of anxiety or anticipation throughout the whole story is to be expected as the whole thing is one question after another, and you’ll start to wonder when poor Camille will get a break. By Staff Writer Skylar
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Senior’s makeup skills lead to creepy results Maya Gabrielle is a senior that has been involved in art for years. Not only does she express herself through drawings and paintings, but through special effects makeup. Gabrielle uses her talent on her friends to create gory and glam Halloween looks. This is not just a talent for Maya, but a hobby. She will spend hours in the mirror creating a look on her face that could make one jump out of their pants in fear. How did you get into makeup? The first time that I could remember I was about 12 years old. It was around Halloween time, so I started looking at YouTube videos. I found this one, and it was this elaborate zombie face, so we went to this special effects makeup store and bought $100 worth of makeup. I sat in the bathroom for several hours gluing toilet paper on my face, sticking fake blood on and all of this stuff. Where did you learn your makeup techniques? I learned almost everything from YouTube. That would be like my pastime activity, YouTube video after YouTube video. Different makeup looks and different techniques. I would like take parts from different videos and make my own kind
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of look or try to replicate something a YouTuber did What are some specific looks you have done? I did one that was called the “Chelsea Smile.” It was cut around my mouth like the Joker, kind of, and I put
paper clips through the latex so it looked like it was paper clipped shut. I did this one on my friend one time. I did her eye make up, and so it looked like half of her face was really pretty, and the other half was torn away, and there was blood and green. What look that you have done are you most
proud of? My favorite type of look is the glam/gore type of look thing. Not too gory where you look at it and you’re like “Uhh …,” but a little bit of glam mixed in there. Do you want to pursue makeup/drawing/painting in any way? There was time when I
wanted to become a special effects makeup artist for Hollywood. I had big dreams. Now I don’t think it will be a professional career or job or anything like that. Obviously, drawing can come in handy anywhere. It can always be a hobby, like at Halloween time, but it is not where I am planning to go in the future.
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Excuses for alleged teenage actions of Supreme Court nominee unwarranted Being held accountable for our actions as students is an important lesson to learn. A recent article by the New York Times addressing the allegations against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh sexually assaulting a girl at a party decades ago shows that some adults are putting aside a lesson that they have been lecturing us about for our whole lives. For Kavanaugh, a 17 year old during the incident (and another allegation concerns when he was a freshman in college), many adults are now dismissing this situation as something that is too irrelevant to be bringing up now. Matt Walsh, a writer for TheBlaze, was one of many commentators that took this position. “If the story is true, we now have to decide whether a man is unqualified for the Supreme Court because he drunkenly groped a girl 35 years ago when he was 17. I'm going to answer ‘no’ on that one. I don't see how this has any bearing on his qualifications whatsoever,” Walsh tweeted. The dismissal of this situation tells young adults that what we do now is not relevant in the future. But we know that is not true. At this point, we know right from wrong and what good and bad looks like. Whether the allegations against Kavanaugh are true or not about the sexual assault, the suggestion that it doesn’t matter because those involved were teenagers is disturbing and wrong. The least that Kavanaugh can do is either confess and ask for a second chance or forgiveness, or he can defend himself if he is innocent as he is currently seeking to do, but at no point should anyone offer excuses for him because of his age. As teenagers turning into young adults in high school, it is time to be able to be held accountable for our actions. Adults should remember when they try to give a pass for teenagers that younger people are looking to them as examples.
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Video Game? Marika Yang: “My Makenna Boerhave: Lily Becker: “I like “I love Wii Sports be- favorite video would be Mario Kart because cause it’s fun, and I can Pacman because it’s super it’s really fun.” play it with my sisters.” fun to play and Pacman is a classic.”
Megan Sawyer: “My favorite video is Sims because it’s super fun, and I played it as a child.”
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Logan Wolf: “My favorite video game is probably NCAA Basketball because it’s really fun.”
Harper Owen: “My favorite video game is Mario Kart because it can get very competitive.”
Astoria Chao: “Wii Tennis because it’s the only one I play.”
Zachary Biles: “Call of Duty Black Ops 2 because I played it with my friends all the time in eighth grade.”
Jonas Walther -- “My favorite video game is Super Mario Bros because it’s never ending and there are always new levels.”
Jeremy Marchesani -“Super Smash Bros because I had a lot of fun playing that game with my brothers when I was a little kid.”
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Jack Campbell: “My favorite video game is NCAA Football because I’m pretty good at it.”
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With recent first place finishes behind him, senior focused on moving ahead at State Deafening cheers from fans, bright red CF Tiger banners and a line that meant he was one step closer to his dream of winning State as senior Brandon Conrad crossed the finish line at the Rich Engel cross country meet on Sept. 20. “It felt great. The amount of fans we had out to cheer us on and the environment overall was amazing,” Conrad said. “Being able to come out as a senior and run the last race on my home course and not only lead the whole race, but finish with the win individually and as a team was by far my favorite race to date.” Conrad went in to this year’s cross country season with one end goal, to win state. After missing his goal last year of placing in the top 15 in the state because of the flu, he now goes into every race with the mindset that he is going to win the race. “It’s a goal he’s talked to me about ever since he was a freshman, and I hope I can see him accomplish that this year,” senior teammate Jens Jorgensen said. Assistant coach and training partner Hiram Marquez said one of Conrad’s strengths is determination. “From the first time I talked to Brandon this year, he told me he wanted to be top in the state, and I believe that’s a big strength for him. He is driven and very competitive,” Marquez said. Last year Conrad ran a time of 16.35 at state and placed 42nd, this year he said he plans to run mid 15 minutes or “wherever the front guys are.” Conrad’s mentality has been successful in his races, as he is currently ranked seventh in the state and has
“Going into Rich Engel, I was racing the number five and eighth ranked guys in the state, and at the time, I was ranked 15th, but I beat those kids before, so I knew it was achievable.”
Brandon Conrad senior cross country runner
placed first in the past two cross country meets, the Cedar Falls and the Dubuque meets. “Going into Rich Engel, I was racing the number five and eighth ranked guys in the state, and at the time, I was ranked 15th, but I beat those kids before, so I knew it was achievable, but in the middle of the race when it gets tough, you kind of have your doubts. It felt tough, but I just fought through it,” Conrad said. “In Dubuque I surged a lot to get away from the competition, and it felt really easy. I didn’t expect anyone to pass me in the end. I got away from most of the competition. The competition at both races was very achievable, so I just went out and made sure I would get the win.” Conrad improved his time by 29 seconds at the Rich Engel meet this year. Last year he placed fourth with a time of 16.51, this year he placed first with a time of 16.22. Not only has Conrad’s mentality going into races led to his success this sea-
son, but his hard work during practice has also helped. “Beyond the ability he’s been blessed with, Brandon’s success is coming from a ton of hard work that he’s put in with his teammates over the last few years during summer, fall, winter and spring. Day in and day out, miles and miles,” head coach Scott Gall said. Conrad has been faced with an unusual training season. He is the fastest guy on the cross country team, with none of the other runners in his pace range. Luckily, assistant coach Marquez, a former runner for Cedar Falls and UNI is willing to train with Conrad. “Just having someone to push me really helps out a lot. Since he has already been through college, he knows what he is doing. He’s worked really hard, so it’s like racing with one of the top guys in the state. Our workouts they get pretty tough, but I just make sure to stay in there with him and get it done,” Conrad said. “I run workouts with Brandon every
Monday, and, man, are they starting to get tough. He’s actually been killing me the past few workouts, so I know he’s in very good shape,” Marquez said. Conrad’s teammates and coaches said his success is also due to his increase in confidence this year. “I believe his competitive spirit and confidence has made him successful these last two meets; he’s a fearless runner and is not afraid to go for it,” senior teammate Jens Jorgensen said. “Other than the fact that he’s like five inches taller, he’s a lot more confident in what he’s capable of doing. He’s always been a fast kid, but now he’s a fast kid that believes in himself,” Marquez said. Conrad hasn’t seen the toughest competition yet. Next Thursday, Oct. 4 at the Super Meet, he will be running against the top two ranked runners in the state. Gall said a race like this will be one of his biggest competitions. “Now that he’s won a couple of races in a row and beaten some really tough competition, one challenge will be going to races where guys are looking to try to beat him.” Conrad said he just wants to go out there and “win that one.” Going into a race with a competitive field, he said he just has to fight through it and remember the competitor he is. “The start of the season they ranked me at 28th, and I see these kids beside me that I have beaten before, and when it starts to get tough, I know I have to fight through it to prove everybody wrong,” Conrad said. By Co-Editor-in-Chief Sophia
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Men’s golf wraps up regular season with annual contest
The men’s golf team held its annual “Ryder Cup” tournament this week to wrap up a successful season. The Ryder Cup has been a men’s golf tradition for almost 10 years. Coach Richard Strike said, “It’s a fun end of the year culmination where everyone on the team gets to be involved.” Each golfer on the team is partnered up and sent out onto Walters Ridge to play a round with different rules throughout the round, and the duo with the lowest score takes home the pride and dignity of being the champions. From the inexperienced to the veteran seniors, each golfer has a chance to win the tournament because of “handicaps.” A handicap is a set number of strokes each golfer can take off of his score at the end of the round based on their skill. “One of my favorite moments each year is hearing the kids complain about their handicaps.” Strike said. “It gets very competitive,” senior Brady Schlotfeldt said. “I’m always trying to win, and especially trying to beat Luke Meyer. Last year
my partner and I lost by just one stroke, so that was a pretty good year.” This year the trophy went to seniors Mitch Young and Carter Tjaden. “It was freakin’ awesome winning it our last year,” Young said. The duo gets the honor of decorating the trophy however they like and returning it back to the team at the annual team banquet. This has been a dominant year for Tiger men’s golf, as the team took home many awards this season. Ben Bermel, Jack Moody and Trevor Heinen were selected for first team all conference, and Luke Meyer, Kevin Yang and Joe Dean were selected for second team all conference while Brady Schlotfeldt and Mitch Young were selected for all academic. Coach Kenton Engels also won Conference Coach of the Year. The varsity team isn’t quite done yet, though, as they roll into Districts and State next week as the No. 1 team in the state, looking to bring home the conference trophy. By Staff Writer Jackson
GUTKNECHT
The 2018 Ryder Cup trophy went to seniors Mitch Young and Carter Tjaden.
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Juniors Emerson Green and Kirsten Graves watch their teammate Akacia Brown spike the volleyball onto Waterloo Columbus at the Tiger Invite at home on Saturday, Sept. 22. The Tigers swept all of the teams to take the weekend title.
In It
to Win It
After sweeping to straight set victories as they hosted the Tiger Invite at home on Saturday, Sept. 22, the volleyball team extended its undefeated winning streak to a complete year as reigning state champions. As the players strive to reach the goals they’ve set for themselves, the stress of being No. 1 in the state can be great, but these varsity players find the time keep up with friends, school and volleyball. Head coach Matthew Johnson said he believes that volleyball should not be a stressful sport. He said he wants the girls to “have fun as a member of our program.” Johnson said he likes a healthy amount of competition to make practice more fun, “I think by being competitive but still keeping things fun we can take the stress out of the sport.”
Volleyball team’s win streak extends to over one year
“We also spend a lot of time on managing health, whether that be what they are eating and drinking, how much sleep they are getting, hygiene habits as well as managing their schedules,” Johnson said. He said he likes to focus on having them keep up with their mental and physical help to keep them stress free. Johnson himself keeps himself from being stressed by focusing on the now. He said, “I don’t spend too much time dwelling on win streaks or last year’s success.” He said he believes that the hard work and focus on the moment will help to make the longer goal happen. Emily Clapp, a senior who has played volleyball for seven years, has played 60 sets and has had 94 kills so far this season. Clapp said, “It’s sad to think that I won’t get to play with these amaz-
ing girls next year, but I am also excited to go play at the next level in college.” She has committed to Arkansas Tech University for next year. The way that Clapp deals with her pressure is by time managing. “I sure don’t get as much free time as most kids. It takes a lot of time management,” Clapp said. She makes sure she has time for all her homework, even after a practice ends at 6 p.m. Sophomore Emmy Wedgbury deals with her pressure slightly differently. Wedgbury said, “I actually have a stress ball shaped as a volleyball. Whenever I feel overwhelmed or frustrated, I just squeeze it, and it helps me focus.” Wedgbury tries to take the high road and stay optimistic about her situation, “There’s always going to be pressure with being No. 1, but, honestly, it’s more fun
than anything,” she said. Being the youngest on the team can sometimes make someone feel left out, but not for Wedgbury. “The girls are always a blast to be around. They’re really good teammates,” she said. Johnson said that he is impressed by the team’s maturity, “Our seniors do a great job of making everyone feel welcome in the program. The bonds of the team are developed by the athletes themselves being good teammates and good people.” He said he doesn’t see a reason to host team bonding programs when they have such a natural bond. Being the top school in the state comes with of pressures, but with hard work and focus, state doesn’t seem so far out of reach. By Staff Writer Clare
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DARA HOLSTEIN Volleyball
How long have you been playing volleyball? “Probably since third or fourth grade. Currently I play for Six Pack volleyball club.” What has been your biggest accomplishment from this season so far?“First, we have gone a year without dropping a set and then also holding onto the No. 1 spot and keep going undefeated. I love my team, and it is amazing to be a part of an undefeated team and live up to Cedar Falls High School volleyball.” What are your personal goals? “My personal goal is probably everyone’s goal, to win State. Last year was absolutely insane. When the last point hit, I was sitting and was like, ‘Wait, what just happened?’ on the bench and everyone was still cheering.” Are there any struggles you have faced during your volleyball career? “I have a shoulder problem, and so I have a stick roller that I can use to massage myself during the game when I am not playing.” What is your favorite memory from this or previous season? “I love the bus rides with my team. This year we had a bus ride home, and the whole time we jammed out to Carrie Underwood together. We were screaming at the top of our lungs, and it was when it was raining really hard, and the bus driver was going 25 mph down the highway, so we were saying, ‘Jesus is driving tonight’ and ‘Jesus take the wheel’ because of the scary storm.” Are you planning on playing volleyball after senior year? “Yes, I am committed to the United States Naval Academy for volleyball.”