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5802 E Dove Valley Rd Cave Creek, AZ 85331 Cactus Shadows High School

Reflection 1

Dear CS press,

I am writing you because I would like to apply for the job of sports editor. I have been the sports editor for one entire school year and I have also been the food and features editor. These titles have helped me become better prepared for the job of sports editor.

I really want this position because I love sports and I believe that sports pages could be the favorite of the paper.

I am also an athlete, so naturally, I will be drawn towards sports. I believe that i’d be good for the job because I have much of knowledge of many sports, I have connections with athletes, and I love learning more about sports.

I know that the sports pages used to be an uncertain part of the paper. They were always that pages to be finished last and to be missing work. I think that with the help of staffers, I can make sports one of the best pages in the CS Press.

Sincerely, Annalee Barnett Annalee Barnett

ANNALEE BARNETT 27474 N 66th way, Scottsdale, Arizona PN: 6025014233 annaleebarnett2478@gmail.com

Proffesional Summary I have been on the Cs Press staff for two years and plan on being on the staff in the 2017-18 school year. I have also written 20 plus articles about a variety of different topics from human trafficking to how to prepare for prom.

Skills - InDesign - photoshop - interviewing - writing

- golf - active listening

Skills - Sports Editor

- Features Editor - Food Editor

Education Cactus Shadows High School 2014-2017

SELF ANALYTICAL EVALUATION T

have learned how important it is not to plagiarize. You

his semester in can hurt the reputation of Newspaper, I learned more both the rider in the paper, about journalistic writing as well as lead to a lawsuit. format, photography, and The New York trip also in design features. When I taught me a lot about ethics. went to New York, I took The semester, I have been as several passes on writdedicated as ever. The level ing, all which help to me. of commitment to the newsI also took many more paper that I have is totaled photos this year because I because I love this and bereceived several tips from lieve it is helping my future.

Mia Gilling and Logan I was at every single producLarkin. InDesign became tion day, even though I had easier this semester as well, I found myself asking fewer other plans including prom, on that day. The semester I questions. This semester face most of my problems deadlines for a problem, as In procrastination. I would always. I procrastinated to the last minute and made it wait and wait and the workpile would pile on, which harder on myself. I plan on would result in work that writing all of my articles in wasn’t quality. Now that we class instead of at home. I are writing articles in class, believe that I have always I believe that I can focus worked well with others, more on writing. I think however the semester, due to the New York trip, I have that my greatest weakness in publications is my abildeveloped relationships ity to be a hard editor. I got with several stuffers. It is the award for most forgivimportant to work well as ing editor, which is great, a team because if it’s done it’s self, and nothing can get but it shows that I am a soft done. What worked well this leader. Next year I will not become a jerk editor, but I year is the respect for one another. I do not think any- will make less exceptions with late work for my page. thing could be improved. I

REFLECTION #2

I think that my most significant piece of work for the publication this semester has been the herpetological society article and photos. I found this story through my friend who had heard of PHS (Phoenix herpetological society). From there I researched and patched it during brainstorming. I acquired a camera and went to PHS. I had an interview with the founder and received a tour so that I could photograph the facility. I feel that it was also my best written article as well as my most researched piece.

NEWS

TONGUE OUT, a reptile sits in its display case.

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GETTING A BREATH OF FRESH AIR, an iguana peeks out of its cage.

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FOUNDER OF THE PHOENIX HERPETOLOGICAL SOCIETY, Daniel Marchand poses with an otter at the sanctuary.

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GOING FOR A DIP, a crocodile cools down in water.

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Phoenix Herpetological Society, a sanctuary for all reptiles, rescues animals in need, handles potential threats with the aid of Scottsdale Police Departments, and hosts educational learning experiences. The sanctuary is available for any and all who wish to know more about the world of reptiles.

“We are a rescue sanctuary, that’s how we started, rescuing unwanted reptiles, but now we’re a licensed sanctuary, a licensed zoo, an education center. We do many things, we do endangered breeding programs with reptiles, we do lots of school programs, a lot of teaching, things of that nature,” said Daniel Marchand, co founder and executive curator of the Phoenix Herpetological Society (PHS).

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The organization first began in 2000 with only a few hundred animals, which were mostly native to Arizona. However, now PHS has around 1,700 animals, both reptile and mammal, in their sanctuary.

“It began when I was a boy, I had a love for reptiles and it kept growing apparently and never stopped,” said Marchand. PHS has animals from all around the world, from crocodiles and alligators to the most dangerous snakes in the world. They have even rescued a sea otter and a kangaroo.

“The society is a very interesting place to go and see all the reptiles that they have there, especially since most of the animals they have are either from out of the country or out of the state and I think it’d be cool to learn more about them,” said Landon Hunt, a sophomore.

The society has around 20 to 30 volunteers and only six paid employees.

Sophomore Cody Rawlings volunteered at PHS due to his love and interest for reptiles.

“It was really good experience with a bunch of endangered animals and it’s just stuff you don’t really see everyday,” said Rawlings, a reptile owner.

Not only does PHS accept volunteers, but they work mainly with the Scottsdale Police Department, the fire department, and the Game and Fish Department whenever there is a situation where a potentially dangerous animal needs to be removed from a setting.

The PHS is the only reptile sanctuary in the country currently that accepts all kinds of reptiles and mammals. They are also the second largest crocodile facility in the

United States currently with 22 out of 24 species of crocodile found in the world housed within the two and a half acres that PHS encompasses. The largest crocodile that PHS has is a 12 foot American Crocodile that weighs 850 pounds.

“With crocodiles, it’s really knowledge, experience, and not making a foolish move in a pen with an animal that can have you for lunch,” said Marchand.

The society conducts tours, field trips, and informational sessions upon request and each tour takes about two to two and a half hours to complete. Last year alone, PHS had 300,000 people come through on tours, school programs, and off site programs.

PHS is funded mostly by grants given to them by many different groups. The Arizona Diamondbacks gave them a grant for their educa-

tion center and company trucks.

They are also funded by educational programs.

Every month, PHS receives around 40 to 60 new animals from a variety of sources. Some are unwanted pets, lost pets, injured, or just dangerous. The majority of the animals that come in are called Radial Slider Water Turtles.

“We get them [animals] for many different reasons. We get unwanted pets, people buy things and they get to big or get bored, kids go to college, they can't take their snake with them,” said Marchand.

“There’s a whole bunch of illegal activity that takes place so game and fish will take animals away from people that shouldn't have them.”

Many owners will drop off their reptiles because they do not know how to properly care for them.

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EDITOR REFLECTION

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his semester, my most significant contribution to the CS press has been my work on the sports pages. I am most proud of how independent I have become on in design. I no longer rely on Mr. Adamson for every little thing.

Since summer camp last year, I feel that the sports pages have become stable and I also think that more people are willing to write for them as a result.

SPORTS

SKATE OR DIE Students pass time skateboarding, rollerblading, and longboarding at local roller parks.

By SARA WINDOM § staff writer

Skateboarding, though it has been around since its early days in the ‘50s, is becoming a trend amongst students.

“I skate everyday for as long as I can.

If I have three hours, I skate for three, if I have two, I skate for two, and if I have all day, I skate all day,” said Matthew Blackert, a junior.

Skateboarding has gone from a laid back activity into a viable career path.

Geoffrey Johnson, a social studies teacher, credits this to the rise of multiple competitions such as the X Games.

“My best friend and I just skated everywhere we went. I lived in a rural community, so there was no neighborhood, so to get to a friend’s house I would have to go about a half mile or even longer in some cases, and I didn’t want to walk that. So I just started skateboarding,” said Johnson.

Finding a spot in Cave Creek can be challenging, but drive a bit further, and plenty of areas are skate-friendly all day.

Michael Chmura, a junior, often goes to Scottsdale or Phoenix to practice new tricks, or just skate around.

“We go to PV skatepark a lot, sometimes if we want to skate street we go anywhere. Downtown Phoenix a lot because they have some cool spots,” said Chmura.

Chmura started skating in seventh grade when he saw his friends doing it.

Though he does not plan on making a

career out of it, he plans to keep at it for as long as possible.

“Get really good at riding around and reverts and stuff like that before you start doing tricks, because that’ll make learning tricks a lot easier. Like the better you are at board control, the better you are at tricks,” said Chmura.

While skateboarding can be an easy mode of transportation and a way to have fun with friends, with every sport comes the risk of injury.

“My friend and I built a ramp in his yard and we skated that as much as we could, as much as his parents would allow us. I cracked my tailbone as I was skating the ramp, I would say I landed wrong, but I didn’t land it,” said Johnson.

With extra cartilage in both knees and having fractured his ankle over the summer, Blackert has fallen a few times too.

“I like skating, but it’s unrealistic that I can do it much longer,” said Blackert.

Luckily for him, he has taken an interest in filming the sport. Recording his friends at skate parks with professional

gear gained his youtube channel 270 subscribers. He sees a future in producing skate videos.

Though retired from the sport now, Johnson still watches similar videos online.

“I think I was good for my time and for my age, but you didn’t have skateparks locally that we could go to, there was just one and it used to be a roller rink, and

they just converted it and that was the only place we had, other than our own yards,” said Johnson.

Roller skating, though it is not the same, as skateboarding, can also be pursued. There are numerous rinks located around Arizona, such as Great Skate in Glendale and Skateland in Mesa, offering skating times almost every day.

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OPINION

ALL SPORTS DESERVE THE SPOTLIGHT

FAITH HASHER

“Year after year, the school has sports that go to state with no recognition whatsoever...it would be great if we supported all the sports, not just the “popular” ones.”

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WINTER SPORTS WRAP UP SEASONS With winter coming to a close, basketball, soccer, and wrestling finish out the final days of a long season. cons have had 19 wins and only 4 losses. It was a succesfull season for girls basketball.

“Players have stayed extremely committed,” said coach Richie Willis. He believes that their commitment has been the reason for their success.

BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL “We’ll continue to stay commitThe final game for basketball was ted and stick to the program,” said held on February 3. Boys basket- Willis. ball’s current record is 15 wins and 6’ ft tall, junior Caitlyn Bickle was ten losses. They are recently named currently ranked 52 player of the year. in the state.

She has person“Players have stayed Although they ally scored 30 extremely comitted... did not do as well points, had four and we’ll continue as they had hoped assists and nine ,there were some rebounds.

Girl’s to stay comitted highlights. A win basketball is and stick to the against one of the ranked eight in the best basketball state and nationprogram.” teams. ally 329.

Richie Willis, head Fountain Hill Their only coach of girls Basketball. high school, senior losses were Aaron Cohn scored against Mesquite an average of nearly (which is the num10 points per game along with ber 1 team in Arizona for girls basassists. Players remain positive, ketball), a disappointing and close “with a couple good games down loss against seven ranked team the stretch, we should still have Chaparral, and two losses against a good chance at making it in the California schools. Highlights have playoffs,” said Cohn, captain of the been a huge win over 4th ranked team. Cohn was extremely compli- team in the state Seton Catholic, mentary of his coaches and team- who they lost their state title to mates. the season before. This win took “My teammates (and coaches) place only a few weeks ago, with a have become my closest friends,” 13 point win. said Cohn.

Girls basketball’s final game was BOYS AND GIRLS SOCCER Boys soccer is ranked 51st in held on February 2. The lady falWith the second semester starting up it means that winter sports are coming to a close. These include boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer and wrestling.

ally going to state every year.

For example, our golf and bike team won state just recently and there were no announcements or recognition at all.

Cactus Shadows has exceptional freshman athletes such as Karli Koskovich, who is going to state for soccer. This is a “big deal” and yet has mostly gone unnoticed.

Year after year, the school has sports that go to state with no recognition whatsoever.

At a minimum, there should be announcements. These athletes deserve recognition for their hard work, even if their sport is not one of the “popular” ones.

Another example is tennis, who has gone to state for the past four years. However, once again, they receive no recognition.

the state and 762 nationally. Their record is 11-5-3 (11 wins, 5 ties, 3 losses.)

Senior, Ryan Clark was recently named player of the year as well. Clark is captain of the soccer team. He’s scored three goals and two assists.

The highlights have been a close win against Washington High School (ranked 47th in the state.)

Boys soccer’s last game was the 31st of January against Moon Valley High School.

Also coming to a close is girls soccer. They ranked 33rd in the state and 553rd nationally. Their record is (10-5-3).

Senior Josie Teegardin is their team captain as well as player of the year. Jordan Lund has also had a succesful season averaging over a goal per game.

What’s your favorite superbowl commerical?

AT THEIR EARLY MORNING PRACTICE,

JACOB BOMBACCI, HISTORY TEACHER

Varsity Pom girls work on their dance routine. Both Cheer and Pom meet three times a week as early as 4 a.m. in the gym.

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“I loved the Bai commercial with Christopher Walken and Justin Timberlake. It was funny to hear Christopher say a line from NSYNC’s song Bye, Bye, Bye. Clever.”

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By LOUISE JAGGUS § staff writer

TAYLER MARKLAND, JUNIOR

OMMIES wave pom poms, and cheerleaders lead the cheers, right? Or maybe it is the other way around. Pom and Cheer are often confused for each other, and it is easy to see why. Both wear uniforms and spread school spirit, but subtle differences in technique drastically set them apart. Pom, sometimes called dance team, is primarily dance based. In cheer, the dancing is mostly replaced by tumbling and stunting.

“In cheer you flip and stunt the flyers into the air, but pom is basically just dancing. Either way, they’re both team sports but the only real difference is the featured skill set,” said Nina Leonard, a varsity cheerleader. ncludes Both cheer and pom have won championships. Cheer most recently

“The Betty White commercial is my favorite because she plays football and gets sacked but then eats a Snicker and turns back into a football player”

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“My favorite was the 2013 Clydesdale commercial. It showed the unbreakable bond between animal and humans and brought up some emotions.It was the most moving commercial.”

TANNER LAIZURE, JUNIOR “It’s a Doritos commercial where this mom brings her new man home and he plays video games with her son and takes a Dorito so the kid slaps him and tells him to keep his hands off his Doritos and his mom.”

SEAN WRIGHT, SENIOR

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By DOMINIC DAVIES § staff writer

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field and field house added this year, athletes will better their skills in games and training by taking advantage of the new features.

After taking an extended 16 months to finish, the field house is finally available to athletes. The grand opening of the field house took place January 23 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

One of Principal Steven Bebee’s favorite features of the facility is the building’s functionality.

“When we get to games this year, especially football season... it will be so much smoother. I think we’ll get people in and out easier,” said Bebee.

Besides the functionality of the field house, Bebee believes that the

facility has a great view and looks like it has always belonged on campus.

“It’s nice to see the athletic facility now match the rest of the campus and be the state-of-the-art facility that it needs to be for all of the students,” said Bebee.

Bebee mentioned that the field house was funded from bonds paid by taxpayers.

“I love the new field house. It’s so nice inside and the locker room and weight room are well put together,” said Lucas Seaton, a sophomore.

As a soccer and football player, Seaton was looking forward to using the weight room and was not disappointed. Seaton claimed that the facility was bigger than he expected.Another edition to the campus is the new softball field. Softball player

SPORTS

POM AND CHEER ARE HERE TO BE FEARED

“I always find Doritos does a good job, they’ve done commercials that have a certain type of feeling towards them, you’re always looking forward to what they’re going to be. They’re always been pretty funny and they use normal people instead of famous actors.”

WRESTLING

Finally, there’s boys wrestling.

Alex Burghardt head coach of wrestling has led his team to a fantastic season.

Their final meet was held against Agua Fria High school. Freshman, Trent Searles on the wrestling team says that the perks of wrestling is, “you’re always active and you get to meet new people.” The social element of high school sports is such a positive perk of being a student athlete.

Searles also said when asked why he decided to wrestle, “I was on my sisters recruiting trip to Auburn and decided that I also wanted to play a sport in college.”

hour drive.

On Twitter, Cactus Shadows has an account @CSNest, where they notify the student body about upcoming sporting events. So far, tennis, cross country, wrestling and many other sports have never been mentioned on this page.

It would be great if we supported all of the sports, not just the “popular” ones. Obviously, this would be difficult to enforce -- you can’t make someone go to a game. However, it is easy to make announcements, put up banners, or update the records board regularly. The school should make sure that these hard-working and successful athletes get the recognition they deserve, because no one sport is more important than the other.

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AT THE GRAND OPENING OF THE FIELD HOUSE,

This may be due to the fact that many matches and games take place in far away locations and it can be hard to rally for a game that is a long drive away, but that it is no excuse.

There can still be announcements, appreciations, and reminders for each of these unrecognized sports.

That way, at least every sport is being treated with the same recognition and level of fairness.

Most of these sports have home meets, games or matches, yet the Nest is absent.

This year, the girls soccer team is heading to state and they had a playoff game in Tucson. They requested a charter bus, just like the football team did. The only difference is that the football team actually got a charter bus while the girls are taking a yellow school bus for about a two

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SPORTS

By IZZY CANTWELL § staff writer

Every year people ask the same question, “why do basketball and football get more recognition then track and wrestling?”

Last year, the girls track team placed second in state. The team also broke five school records and nothing was mentioned for either of those. The record board has not even been updated in over three years.

This past summer, all of the banners in the gym were updated, yet they did not update the track board.

Many sports like track, golf, wrestling, cross country, softball, baseball and biking, do not get any attention because they are not considered to be the “entertaining” sports.

This is ironic, because these are the sports that often have the best overall performance, such as the baseball and softball teams continu-

Taylor Kufner had mixed feelings about the new field but eventually learned to say goodbye.

“At first, I wasn’t very excited because of all the memories that were made on the old field but it was time for a new start. The new field looks amazing and the team couldn’t be happier,” said Kufner, a senior.

The new features Kufner thinks she will benefit most from are the dug outs, field layout and new locker rooms.

“I think it’s important to get things up-to-date because it allows us to adapt and stay current with the way sports are heading,” said Kufner.

To get used to the new location, the softball team has an open field on Monday and Wednesday every week.

PRACTICING THE ROUTINE, Varsity cheerleader Malia Fusiara, a junior, does her part in the long and arduous practice.

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were AIA State Champions for the tenth time, and have been National champions twice. At press time, they were on their way to Florida to compete in Nationals.

“It's a clean sweep at the 2017 Pom & Cheer State Championship ships.

All three teams bring home the overall State title,” Steve Bebee, principal, tweeted in January.

CHEER

There are two cheer teams - junior varsity and varsity. English teacher Brittney Dodd coaches the varsity team. The tryouts involve memorizing routines, performing stunts, and proving the ability to work as a team player. Cheer tryouts usually last about a full week and participants are judged on spirit, eye contact, precision, and ability.

“In cheer tryouts [coaches] look for your standing tucks and how well you work in a stunt group,” said Leonard.

The average high school cheer team is made of about 25 girls. Cactus Shadows’ 2016-17 varsity team includes 29 girls and the junior varsity team is composed of 19 girls.

“Usually everyone makes a team.

About 40 to 50 girls try out and if you don’t make varsity, which is about 20 to 30 girls, you’ll definitely make junior varsity, which is about 15 to 18 [girls],” said Leonard.

Cheer practices every morning at four in the morning and three times per week after school.

“Trying to fit in homework is a struggle. When I first started cheer, people

kept telling me that cheer is literally life and you won’t be able to do anything else, and they weren’t wrong. When I get home I’m exhausted and have no motivation to do anything,” said Leonard.

At cheer’s most recent practice, they rehearsed a new routine and tweaked their transitioning skills. Their ten year winning streak is a direct result of their lengthy practices and uniformly executed drills.

POM

Cactus Shadows has two pom teams as well. Cindy Knuteson coaches varsity Pom, and Dance teacher Haley Vago is the JV coach.

Pom advanced to Nationals and just competed in Florida. They came in 11th in hip hop and 12th in Pom. Anywhere between 30 to 40 girls try out for pom each year, and about 12 to 14 make JV, and 14 to 16 make Varsity.

Tryouts for pom last about four days and every day a different dancing aspect is learned, according to Jessie Stevenson, a varsity pom memberdancer.

“The main purpose is to encourage school spirit at athletic events,” said Vago. “Pom primarily performs dance skills and routines.” f the girls’ free time. Practices take place every day at four in the morning and twice per week after school, lasting until eight thirty at night.“Over Winter Break [pom] had practice Monday through Friday for about four or five hours each depending on what we needed to work on,” said Stevenson.

Local tech helps basketball players

By MAGGIE MORANT § staff writer

New basketball tech created by Valley local is sweeping the sports world. Former NCAA player, Curtis R. Smith, has invented a new product that will help aspiring players with their ball-handling skills. The product is called the Lazer 900, and has already been picked up by various NBA and NCAA teams.

Lazer 900 uses motion sensors to capture the user’s movements, while the user is mimics actions that are displayed on a screen. Unlike other basketball training technology, the Lazer 900 has the player use a real basketball to complete the drills. “I think it’s really innovative that [Lazer 900] uses a real basket“Being on a team ball, that way you can actually improve your and having a coach skills,” said Tierney critique how you play DeDonatis, a senior. is an essential part DeDonatis plays on the girl’s varsity of becoming a better basketball team, and player...having a believes that ballhandling skills are product that doesn’t essential in order to hold you accountable excel on the court. for the amount of work The Lazer 900 uses over a million differ- you put in might not ent drills to help play- benefit a player.” ers hone their skills Jamaal Scott, coach of at any time. One feaboys varsity basketball. ture that makes the product unique is that it features drills that are instructed by various NBA and NCAA coaches.

“I feel like having experts instruct the drills gives the product credibility,” said Amy Mazanec, a senior.

However, the product raises questions about the effectiveness of practicing alone.

“Being on a team and having a coach critique how you play is an essential part of becoming a better player... having a product that doesn’t hold you accountable for the amount of work you put in might not benefit a player,” said Jamaal Scott, the coach for the boy’s varsity basketball team. Scott believes that while technology can help a player better their technique, it is not a suitable substitute for actually playing basketball in a competitive environment as a member of a team.

But, there is no denying that the Lazer 900 provides a unique way of practicing ball-handling skills from the comfort of one’s living room. It also allows users to play at any time, day, and any weather.

“I really like how having this would allow me to practice anytime I wanted, without having to worry about the weather outside,” said Mazanec.

Student wrestlers compete independently at state meeting

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By FAITH HASHER § staff writer

QUIET thunder took

over the wrestling mats as the boys trained to compete against some of the top wrestlers in the state on February 10 and 11.The athletes compete at Ironwood.

Wrestlers have to qualify in sectionals to attend the state meet. In order to qualify.

It is must the wrestlers place top four in sectionals. This leaves

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16 people in the bracket to compete with at the state meet.

Every year, the team has had wrestlers go to state. This year Tyler Collins, a senior captain, went to state for the third time in a row.

“I'm feeling fairly confident, I'm ranked number one,” said Collins.

Collins started wrestling his freshman year of high school and has grown into an first-rate wrestler.

“I came from a place where we

were known to be the most conditioned wrestlers so I try to make sure my wrestlers do not get bet because they aren’t conditioned”, said Alex Burghardt, head coach.

This is Burghardt’s first year being a head coach but he's been involved in wrestling for over half of his life.

“The state meet is two days long.

One day, if you don't place but if you are going to place in rounds, it's two days,” said Shane Sturgon, a senior captain on the the wres-

tling team.

For athletes competing in wrestling, there are some obstacles they must overcome.

According to Sturgon, cutting weight is the hardest part about wrestling. It takes discipline and requires you to cut weight in a healthy way.

Many athletes cut weight for a variety of reasons. Some cut weight in order to lose the excess fat and others cut to wrestle small guys.

“The physical part is the easiest part about wrestling,” said Sturgon.

Unlike many athletes Sturgon loves the conditioning during wrestling.

“Conditioning is the hardest part,” said Collins.

“Once you've wrestled, everything else in life is easy.”

“People associate wrestlers to be some of the toughest people as wrestling is the one of the most physically challenging sports,” said Sturgon.

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NEWS

TONGUE OUT, a reptile sits in its display case.

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Habitat for herpetology

GETTING A BREATH OF FRESH AIR, an iguana

peeks out of its cage.

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FOUNDER OF THE PHOENIX HERPETOLOGICAL SOCIETY, Daniel Marchand poses with an otter at the sanctuary.

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GOING FOR A DIP, a crocodile cools down in water.

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Phoenix Herpetological Society, a sanctuary for all reptiles, rescues animals in need, handles potential threats with the aid of Scottsdale Police Departments, and hosts educational learning experiences. The sanctuary is available for any and all who wish to know more about the world of reptiles.

“We are a rescue sanctuary, that’s how we started, rescuing unwanted reptiles, but now we’re a licensed sanctuary, a licensed zoo, an education center. We do many things, we do endangered breeding programs with reptiles, we do lots of school programs, a lot of teaching, things of that nature,” said Daniel Marchand, co founder and executive curator of the Phoenix Herpetological Society (PHS).

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The organization first began in 2000 with only a few hundred animals, which were mostly native to Arizona. However, now PHS has around 1,700 animals, both reptile and mammal, in their sanctuary.

“It began when I was a boy, I had a love for reptiles and it kept growing apparently and never stopped,” said Marchand. PHS has animals from all around the world, from crocodiles and alligators to the most dangerous snakes in the world. They have even rescued a sea otter and a kangaroo.

“The society is a very interesting place to go and see all the reptiles that they have there, especially since most of the animals they have are either from out of the country or out of the state and I think it’d be cool to learn more about them,” said Landon Hunt, a sophomore.

The society has around 20 to 30 volunteers and only six paid employees.

Sophomore Cody Rawlings volunteered at PHS due to his love and interest for reptiles.

“It was really good experience with a bunch of endangered animals and it’s just stuff you don’t really see everyday,” said Rawlings, a reptile owner.

Not only does PHS accept volunteers, but they work mainly with the Scottsdale Police Department, the fire department, and the Game and Fish Department whenever there is a situation where a potentially dangerous animal needs to be removed from a setting.

The PHS is the only reptile sanctuary in the country currently that accepts all kinds of reptiles and mammals. They are also the second largest crocodile facility in the

United States currently with 22 out of 24 species of crocodile found in the world housed within the two and a half acres that PHS encompasses. The largest crocodile that PHS has is a 12 foot American Crocodile that weighs 850 pounds.

“With crocodiles, it’s really knowledge, experience, and not making a foolish move in a pen with an animal that can have you for lunch,” said Marchand.

The society conducts tours, field trips, and informational sessions upon request and each tour takes about two to two and a half hours to complete. Last year alone, PHS had 300,000 people come through on tours, school programs, and off site programs.

PHS is funded mostly by grants given to them by many different groups. The Arizona Diamondbacks gave them a grant for their educa-

tion center and company trucks.

They are also funded by educational programs.

Every month, PHS receives around 40 to 60 new animals from a variety of sources. Some are unwanted pets, lost pets, injured, or just dangerous. The majority of the animals that come in are called Radial Slider Water Turtles.

“We get them [animals] for many different reasons. We get unwanted pets, people buy things and they get to big or get bored, kids go to college, they can't take their snake with them,” said Marchand.

“There’s a whole bunch of illegal activity that takes place so game and fish will take animals away from people that shouldn't have them.”

Many owners will drop off their reptiles because they do not know how to properly care for them.

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NEWS

Debate swirls around Trump education secretary pick

By ANNALEE BARNETT g sports editor

Betsy DeVos, Donald Trump’s Secretary of education is a highly controversial choice due to her background in school choice and the voucher system.

Devos is a Republican businesswoman and education activist and is known for her position on school choice. Devos has campaigned for charter schools and vouchers as well. Vouchers are certificates of government funding for a student or parent that chooses a specific school.

However, putting Devos in the position of Secretary of Education is highly controversial.

“I believe that there were lots of other people that could have been more beneficial for Trump, especially since she [DeVos] has no experience in education, someone with a lot more experience about education could have been a lot more beneficial to our country,” said Kaitlyn Williams, a senior.

TAKING RESOURCES FROM SCHOOLS

DeVos’ critics worry that, by using vouchers, public education will lose resources, students, and money.

“I don’t necessarily have a problem with school choice or vouchers, as long as the playing field is even. If charter schools and private schools have to follow the same guidelines we do in public schools, than I’m okay with it,” said Steven Bebee, principal.

PARENTS CAN CHOOSE

DeVoss supporters argue that by allowing parents to choose where they want their child to study and learn, they are giving that student a better opportunity, “Betsy’s philosophy is that we ought to regard it as an opportunity to make sure that each of these families and each of these kids is better serve,” said Frederick Hess from the American Enterprise Institute.

The American Enterprise Institute is a research center dedicated to issues of government, economics, politics, and social welfare.

Another criticism is that DeVos also has very little experience with education, although some see that as an advantage.

“I think it could be beneficial, because she doesn’t have a link to the government. She’s not necessarily under the influence of any particular person. Many people that are linked to the government are very corrupted,” said Williams.

For 20 years in Michigan, Devos worked to change public schools into private charters.

However, the grades and test scores in Detroit charter schools ended below the state average, raising the question of whether or not schools of choice generate lower performance levels.

“I don’t think that it is affected by whether or not you go to a charter or public school.

However I do think it’s important that public schools are available so people who can’t afford it have somewhere to go,” said Alissa Hafezi, a junior.

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AT THE SECOND DAY OF BARRETT JACKSON,

Ethan Penington, a freshman kisses a Nissan GT-R R33 Skyline.

Over 3,000 cars were sold at six auto auctions. 4 SEAN GANNON

CAR AUCTIONS RETURN TO SCOTTSDALE

By SEAN GANNON g travel editor

Barrett Jackson of Scottsdale was a car show and auction that hundreds-of-thousands of people attend each year to watch multimillion dollar cars be sold to public bidders. People and celebrities from all over the world attended this event to either bid on anything from iconic classic cars, to brand new supercars.

“They let you sit and look at all the aspects of most the cars that companies like Ford and Chevy bring to showcase,” said Ethan Penington, a freshman and Porsche fanboy.

On January 20, rockstar Steven Tyler sold his Hennessey Venom GT for $800,000. All of which he donated to his charity called “Janie’s Fund” which aids young women that have suffered from abuse or neglect.

The Hennessey Venom GT is a 7.0 litre V8 powered hypercar that produces roughly 1,244 horsepower delivered to the rear wheels. This car is capable of going from a dead stand still to two hundred miles per hour in just over fourteen seconds. According to venomgt.com, the Hennessey Venom GT currently holds the world record for the fastest two-seat sports car at a blistering 270.49 miles per hour.

Tyler's Venom GT is the fifth of twelve ever made and the very first convertible version produced.

“The most interesting thing about Barrett Jackson is the amount of cars that they present, which ranges from classics to modern day exclusives,” said Jimmy Flanagan, a junior and classic car enthusiast.

Justin Bieber’s custom built 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia F1 Edition sold at auction on January 21 for $434,500. West Coast Customs, a company that personalizes cars for celebrities such as Shaquille O’Neal, Tyga, and Mark Wahlberg, built a custom Ferrari 458 Italia wrapped in matte blue chrome with a full Liberty Walk widebody kit including a rear spoiler, fender flares, side skirts, and a front splitter. The interior was fitted with a 2,000 watt ten inch subwoofer.

In a paparazzi crowd in Los Angeles in 2014, Bieber was rear ended while driving his custom Ferrari 458. No airbags were deployed and there was no physical damage to his car, but Bieber got rid off the supercar anyways. Bidding lasted a mere three and a half minutes and Bieber added tickets to a U.S. show and backstage passes to the winning bidder.

Ferrari 458’s are equipped with a 4.5 litre V8 which produces 570 horsepower and 398 foot-pounds of torque straight to the rear wheels, tops out at 202 miles per hour, and has a seven speed dual clutch transmission that allows the driver to switch between a semiautomatic flappy-paddle

mode and an automatic mode. This modern supercar accelerates from zero to sixty miles per hour in almost exactly three seconds.

“The prices for the most part mentally put you in the servant class. There were a few deals and if you're passionate about a type you could focus on putting resources toward a purchase. You have to educate yourself on today's values before going to understand what you are witnessing,” said George Schetter, a first time visitor to Barrett Jackson.

This year’s most expensive car to sell at auction was a completely original 1964 Aston Martin DB5. Truly one of a kind, this car was built in 1964 at the production plant in Newport Pagnell, England.

Six days after completion, it was delivered to an Aston Martin dealer in Paris, France on March 19, 1964. All the serial numbers on this classic Aston Martin are matching and the black paint and black leather interior are all original. Selling for $1.485 million, this car is the most expensive car to be sold at a Barrett Jackson auction in 2017.

Equipped with a smaller 4.0 litre straight six cylinder engine. It produces a modest 280 horsepower and achieves zero to sixty in 8.1 seconds. The five speed manual transmission allows this sleek car to reach a top speed of 142 miles per hour.

THE CACTUS SHADOWS PRESS

OPINION Students weigh in on whether or not the Affordable Care Act benefits or bankrupts the American people

ANNALEE BARNETT

NO-BAMACARE Everyone wants free stuff, whether it be a car, a house, or food.

Those things are harmless to give away. Free health insurance however, has wrecked America.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) otherwise known as Obamacare, was first proposed in 2009 and it passed Congress in 2010.

Obamacare promised to insure more people, however, many Americans were left uninsured.

Not only did it fail to insure mostAmericans, it also caused premiums to rise.

In 2009, the year Obamacare was supposed to go into effect, average premiums rose 49 percent. Premiums are the amount that is to be paid for an insurance policy.

Obama also claimed beforehand that the Affordable Care Act would reduce premiums by $2,500 for families. That obviously did not happen.

Obamacare was offered to all U.S. citizens, however that does not mean that every American took advantage of the free insurance. Those who chose to forgo insurance altogether were forced to pay a fine because the government requires all citizens to be insured.

Taxes on income, medical device manufacturers, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, health insurers, brand name drugs, and many others were instilled “Obamacare to help pay for Obamacare. It does not created a seem fair to tax men and women with mentality among a higher income so that others can users that work receive free health care that they did not earn. is not necessary Obamacare created a mentality among users that work is not necesand that sary and that someone else will pay for someone else it. It is a crippling mindset to have. will pay for it.

The Affordable Care Act also took a heavy toll on doctors. In It is a crippling 2014, Obamacare pushed 19.6 milmindset to lion patients into medicaid, which have.” is health coverage for citizens with a very low income. However, most doctors do not accept medicaid because it pays poorly and restricts tests.

A 2013 study in health affairs revealed the 67 percent of primary doctors did not accept medicaid. With more medicaid patients being rejected, Emergency Rooms fill up and overcrowding is common.

Obamacare is also causing a shortage of doctors in America.

The U.S. is expected to have a shortage of 91,500 doctors by the year 2020. If free health insurance is having a negative outlook on the doctors, which are the driving force behind health, then why not repeal or replace Obamacare?

Another reason to replace the Affordable Care Act is the effect it has had on companies and their employees. The Employer Mandate is tax set up because of Obamacare that forces employers with more than 50 full time workers to insure all of their employees in Obamacare or pay a costly tax.

This tax causes more employers to hire less full time workers and more part time, which generates less money that could have been used to help the economy. With less full time employees, the lower class grows even larger.

In order for Obamacare to ever work, it would have to be completely torn down and rebuilt in a better way that provided health care for a more affordable price.

KIERA RILEY

PRO-BAMACARE Everyone deserves access to proper medical care, regardless of financial standings. With the help of Obamacare, or the Affordable Care Act (ACA), this goal has been possible as it has been a system that has supported the right to health care for all Americans.

Based on recent news reports, it is evident that one of the main goals of the primarily Republican congress is to pry apart the foundation of the Affordable Care Act. This raises some particularly concerning questions for the 20 million Americans covered by the act.

The executive order mandating the gradual dismantling of Obamacare is sending many Americans into a state of panic. With no real clear replacement plan, many citizens are left in the dark. This bold and obvious statement sends a rather threatening message, clouding the future of government funded health insurance.

Many members of the Republican party have been opposed to ACA since the beginning, but on the other hand, Republicans are opposed to almost anything with the name Obama in it. The restrictions, details and wording have been poked and prod- “According to ded multiple times since 2010, when it ObamacareFacts, was voted into law. Despite being written and rewritten time and time again, the amount there are prominent pros to this system of individuals of health insurance. uninsured was First, through Obamacare a substantially larger population of people have at an all time access to healthcare they were denied low in 2016, before, such as those in extreme poverty. According to ObamacareFacts, the meaning more amount of individuals uninsured was at citizens have an all time low in 2016, meaning more access to safe citizens have access to safe and affordable healthcare. and affordable Perhaps one of the most important healthcare.” parts of ACA is the fact that it does not discriminate against those with preexisting medical conditions, such as cancer or diabetes. Many insurance agencies refuse to cover individuals, making it difficult and often times more expensive for people to find dependable, and sometimes life-saving care.

For example, during a CNN Town Hall, one of the members of the audience, a man named Jeff Jeans, questioned Paul Ryan regarding the possible repeal of ACA. Jeans told his story, mentioning that he was a Republican and, as most Republicans were, ardently opposed to the Affordable Care Act. After the passing of the act, Jeans was given six weeks to live after his diagnosis of cancer, curable cancer, but cancer.

Despite the fact that he was able to pay for his medical bills, he needed an insurance card to receive the treatment. Because of the Affordable Care Act, that same man is still living and breathing today.

Continuing on, there is a wider range of coverage plans, spanning a range of prices and needs. There is also a requirement for each plan, ensuring that the different, and often most vital types of coverage are included, such as mental health. The Affordable Care Act also lowers prescription drug costs and puts a cap on the amount of money individuals pay out of pocket.

Is Obamacare a perfect health insurance system? No. It seems nearly impossible to please everyone when it comes to health care legislation. However, instead of completely repealing the Affordable Care Act, congress needs to either introduce a solid and clear plan for a replacement, or reform the current system. Repealing it without a replacement will leave many sick or impoverished Americans in the dust.

THE REPORT CARD talent show The IB talent show raised money for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). Student’s performances range from singing, to dancing, and everything in between. Local talent included Carter Homan, Gabrielle Payne, and Julia Horner. Overall, students did a fantastic job showcasing their skills and raising money for a good cause.

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new teachers Four missing math teachers makes for one big gap in the teaching staff. Their reasons were varied and more than likely warranted but it disadvantages students. Luckily, new teachers are filling up the spots. Kristi Zeeb, Bahram Deghani, Ryan Thomas, and Erica Granedo joined the math department. The English department also welcomes new IB english teacher Janet Wells.

b rachel’s challenge Rachel’s Challenge returns to Cactus Shadows for a second year only to deliver a hauntingly similar presentation. Besides an initial emotional reaction, many students seemed to brush off the message the program was striving to send. With skepticism towards the many stories told during the assembly, it did not have the biggest impact on the student body.

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CREEKER

Chopper hot spot Bikers gather at the Hideaway Grill in downtown Cave Creek for the Custom Builder’s Showcase

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By ANNALEE BARNETT g sports editor

ROM February 17 to 19, the Hideaway Grill in downtown Cave Creek will be hosting a Custom Builder’s Showcase for bike lovers. The event will provide live music, giveaways, and some of Arizona’s top bike builders. Harleys, leather jackets, tattoos, and great food will draw bikers from all around the valley.

“I have gone up into town during bike week before because I live close by. It was more about people watching and looking at bikes then participating as a “rider”,” said Mark Lauch, science teacher.

Lauch rides his own motorcycle, a Kawasaki Super Sherpa, to and from work everyday.

The Hideaway Grill has hosted well known events such as Bike Week, Biketoberfest, and UTV rallies. Bike Week is the more popular.

“Last year in February, I went to a traveling motorcycle show and now there’s Bike Week coming up,” said Andrew Dine, a junior who rides his motorcycle to and from school.

Dine owns aYamaha and has been riding for nearly a year and a half.

“For me, I love the feeling of freedom in riding. You’re not surrounded by a cage of metal and glass, it’s just you and the open road,” said Dine. “I also love going fast. It gets 60 miles to the gallon and it’s cheaper insurance.”

While students like Dine are more focused on street riding, there are many others who prefer dirt bikes.

“It’s a nice stress reliever, and it’s a good way to stay in shape,” said Wyatt Tank, a junior who rides dirt bikes regularly.

The UTV (Utility Task Vehicle) show hosted by the Hideaway Grill may be an event more dirt based riders would be interested since UTVs are vehicles majorly used for off roading purposes. The Cave Creek UTV Rally, which usually takes place in October, hosts games, prizes, tons of vendors, lives music, and much more.

The slogan for the Hideaway Grill says it all. “There are no strangers here, just friends you haven’t met yet.”

The event is open to anyone and the atmosphere is open and friendly.

WAITING A motorcycle is left outside the Hideaway Grill in downtown Cave Creek. 4 ANNALEE BARNETT

Gateway to a desert oasis

The Gateway Awareness Park, on Versmeech Road, is a hidden gem

By KIERA RILEY g opinion editor

Down a dirt road, hidden behind an out-of-business restaurant, the Gateway Desert Awareness Park is hard to miss. Despite the hidden location, the park is home to an edu-

PARK VIEWS The entrance to the Gateway Awareness Park playground.

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cational nature path, a playground, a educational center, and an amphitheatre.

The park was built by volunteers and funded by organizations such as Arizona State Park’s Heritage Funds, Desert Foothills Community Foundation and the town of Cave Creek. Many community members donated money and time to the construction of the local park.

A giant arc marks the entrance to the park. The playground, located to the left on the dirt parking lot, is complete with swings, a sandbox, slides, barbeque grills and a ramada fit for picnics. Public bathrooms and drinking fountains are offered at this location as well.

Continuing down the path and through a large wash, visitors can discover more about the area's

culture inside the Desert Heritage Center. The dome shaped building displays a number of signs with information on local native American tribes.

In the back of the heritage center is a small pond with a waterfall.

Although it is not running now, the pond used to house small fish and snails. There is also animal tracks imprinted in the concrete with a board explaining the different forms of desert life.

The path outside of the heritage center is lined with native plants with signs identifying and explaining more about their origin. Sidewalks then wind down to an amphitheatre with small rows of stadium seating, a picnic table, and an awning. This can be booked for meetings and other events.

PASSING THROUGH, a horeseback rider trots past the Gateway Awareness Park. 4 MIA GILLING THE CACTUS SHADOWS PRESS

CREEKER TO THE TOP Traveling along

By LOUISE JAGUS g staff writer

the Brown’s Mountain trail, Ellie Garner and Fernanda Brigneti, both juniors, trek to the mountain’s peak. 4 MADDIE HOWARD

STEP OUT THE SEARCH FOR UNIQUE LOCAL HIKES

By MADDIE HOWARD g spotlight editor

links up with the Tonto National Forest trails, and a few lead to Seven its wide variety of hiking trails that Springs. These hikes include places can suit any hiker’s needs for adven- with a wide open space and a few ture. There are a large selection of streams where the hiker must cross. hiking trails that are just minutes “My favorite hike is Seven Springs. away from downtown Cave Creek.

I love this hike because there is a picLocated north of downtown Cave nic area and campground and it’s nice Creek, the Spur Cross to sit a relax to take in trail system includes the views,” said Rita some of the most popular “Elephant Hunter, who works in trails, including Elephant Mountain is great customer service at Mountain and Skull Mesa. the Cave Creek Ranger hike if you want Elephant Mountain is Station. to see tons of around 10 miles round Another hiktrip and may be difficult nature and pretty ing trail in the Spur for some as it is mostly an Cross trail system is views of Cave uphill climb. Skull Mesa is the Dragonfly Trail. another hike that may be Approximately 3.5 Creek.” challenging for some as it miles in length, it is Hanna Schmitz, is three miles long and can filled with flourishing a junior and avid be a bit hard to follow. vegetation, including hiker.

“Elephant Mountain is Sycamore trees, durgreat hike if you want to ing the spring and see tons of nature and pretty views of summer months.

Cave Creek,” said Hannah Schmitz, a “This trail is one of my favorites junior and avid hiker. because it is sort of tucked away in The Spur Cross trail system also Cave Creek and it has a cool river,”

CAVE CREEK IS KNOWN FOR

said Meagan Multz, a junior.

A trail that is popular to both hikers and mountain bikers is the Apache Wash Trail, located in the Sonoran Desert. This trail offers a loop that is around seven miles long. Along this trail, hikers may be able to see the local hot air balloons that fly in the early mornings. This trail lives up to the name because there are a few washes that must be crossed in order to complete the trail. During rainy seasons, the washes may become flooded, so the hiker should take precautions.

With hiking, there are important things that the hiker should take with them to insure a safe adventure.

Some essentials include a good size water bottle, depending on the length of the hike, a snack, and tough tennis shoes or boots.

“I try to limit what I bring on the trail because I don’t want to carry too much, but I make sure to bring water, my phone, and a camera,” said Multz.

The birds are back in town

The Wild at Heart organization rescues injured wild birds

By ANNALEE BARNETT g sports editor

Deep within Cave Creek lies Wild at Heart, a group of devoted individuals who have banded together to form a rescue with one purpose, to save wild birds of prey in the Sonoran Desert.

PERCHED Two barn owls recover in a Wild at Heart

facility.

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“I’ve always felt like doing something for the community to give back, and saving birds of prey was the path that formed in front of us,” said Bob Fox, co-founder.

Fox and his wife founded the organization nearly 30 years ago and, previous to the bird sanctuary, they ran a house-cat rescue.

Wild at Heart was formed to save birds around the community. Currently, the organization has around 130 birds in their

possession. If a bird is found injured, it is brought in, rehabilitated, and released back into the wild as soon as it is able.

“I’ve been to Wild at Heart before. I never knew it was there until we looked up bird sanctuaries,” said Sierra Fluegel, a junior. “I think it’s really awesome that they’re volunteering to save animals when they don’t have to, it’s very noble.”

Fluegel accidentally hit an owl with her car and took the bird into the sanctuary shortly after.

According to Fox, the most common reason that birds are brought into the sanctuary is because they were hit by a car or they had an injured wing due to flying into windows, cars, telephone lines, and other things. Poisoning is another problem for

wild animals, primarily due to rat poison left out for rats, which birds then eat.

The sanctuary covers only one acre of land, however, there are plans for expansion in the near future. Funding for Wild at Heart comes from only one place.

“We spend a little over 500 dollars a day on food and funding comes through donations only,” said Fox. The most common type of bird that is brought in is the Great Horned Owl, which are native to Arizona year round and are very common in the Cave Creek area.

“I see tons of birds around Cave Creek all the time. It’s nice to know that there’s a place for birds that get injured,” said Anika Civic, a junior. Wild at Heart provides a place for injured birds to find sanctuary.

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CAVE CREEK IS KNOWN

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its wide variety of hiking tra can suit any hiker’s needs for TONGUE OUT, a reptile sits in its display case. ture. There are a large selec 4ANNALEE BARNETT hiking trails that are just m away from downtown Cave Cr Located north of downtow Creek, the Spur Cross trail system includes some of the most popular trails, including Elephant Mountain and Skull Mesa.

Elephant Mountain is around 10 miles round trip and may be difficult for some as it is mostly an GETTING A BREATH OFuphill FRESH AIR, an iguana climb.

Skull Mesa is peeks out of its cage.

4ANNALEE BARNETT another hike that may be challenging for some as it is three miles long and can be a bit hard to follow.

“Elephant Mountain is great hike if you want to see tons of nature and pretty v Cave Creek,” said Hannah Sch junior and avid hiker.

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Habitat for herpetology

FOUNDER OF THE PHOENIX HERPETOLOGICAL SOCIETY, Daniel Marchand poses with an otter at the sanctuary.

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GOING FOR A DIP, a crocodile cools down in water.

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Phoenix Herpetological Society, a sanctuary for all reptiles, rescues animals in need, handles potential threats with the aid of Scottsdale Police Departments, and hosts educational learning experiences. The sanctuary is available for any and all who wish to know more about the world of reptiles.

“We are a rescue sanctuary, that’s how we started, rescuing unwanted reptiles, but now we’re a licensed sanctuary, a licensed zoo, an education center. We do many things, we do endangered breeding programs with reptiles, we do lots of school programs, a lot of teaching, things of that nature,” said Daniel Marchand, co founder and executive curator of the Phoenix Herpetological Society (PHS).

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The organization first began in 2000 with only a few hundred animals, which were mostly native to Arizona. However, now PHS has around 1,700 animals, both reptile and mammal, in their sanctuary.

“It began when I was a boy, I had a love for reptiles and it kept growing apparently and never stopped,” said Marchand. PHS has animals from all around the world, from crocodiles and alligators to the most dangerous snakes in the world. They have even rescued a sea otter and a kangaroo.

“The society is a very interesting place to go and see all the reptiles that they have there, especially since most of the animals they have are either from out of the country or out of the state and I think it’d be cool to learn more about them,” said Landon Hunt, a sophomore.

The society has around 20 to 30 volunteers and only six paid employees.

Sophomore Cody Rawlings volunteered at PHS due to his love and interest for reptiles.

“It was really good experience with a bunch of endangered animals and it’s just stuff you don’t really see everyday,” said Rawlings, a reptile owner.

Not only does PHS accept volunteers, but they work mainly with the Scottsdale Police Department, the fire department, and the Game and Fish Department whenever there is a situation where a potentially dangerous animal needs to be removed from a setting.

The PHS is the only reptile sanctuary in the country currently that accepts all kinds of reptiles and mammals. They are also the second largest crocodile facility in the

United States currently with 22 out tion center and company trucks. of 24 species of crocodile found in They are also funded by educathe world housed within the two tional programs. and a half acres that PHS encomEvery month, PHS receives passes. The largest crocodile that around 40 to 60 new animals from

By ANNALEE BARNETT g sports editor PHS has is a 12 foot American a variety of sources. Some are Crocodile that weighs 850 pounds. unwanted pets, lost pets, injured, “With crocodiles, it’s really or just dangerous. The majority of knowledge, experience, and not the animals that come in are called making a foolish move in a pen Radial Slider Water Turtles. with an animal that can have you “We get them [animals] for many for lunch,” said Marchand. different reasons. We get unwanted The society conducts tours, field pets, people buy things and they trips, and informational sessions get to big or get bored, kids go upon request and each tour takes to college, they can't take their about two to two and a half hours snake with them,” said Marchand. to complete. Last year alone, PHS “There’s a whole bunch of illegal had 300,000 people come through activity that takes place so game on tours, school programs, and off and fish will take animals away site programs. from people that shouldn't have PHS is funded mostly by grants them.” given to them by many different Many owners will drop off their groups. The Arizona Diamondbacks reptiles because they do not know gave them a grant for their educa- how to properly care for them.

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PERCHED Two barn owls recover in a Wild at Heart facility.

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The Wild at Heart organiza Deep within Cave Creek lies Wild at Heart, a group of devoted individuals who have banded together to form a rescue with one purpose, to save wild birds of prey in the Sonoran Desert.

“I’ve always felt like doing something for the community to give back, and saving birds of prey was the path that formed in front of us,” said Bob Fox, co-founder.

Fox and his wife founded the organization nearly 30 years ago and, previous to the bird sanctuary, they ran a house-cat FEBRUARY 10, 2017 ■ 3 rescue.

Wild at Heart was formed to save birds around the community. Currently, the organization has around 130 birds in their

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HORSING AROUND OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL

By MEGAN WALKER g staff writer

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dle, and pulling on the reins, students show their skills and connection to horses outside of school in the very old exercise filled activity, horseback riding.

HISTORY OF THE HORSE

Scientists discovered that horses were first ridden by people roughly 5,500 years ago and has continued to be used for different reasons as time went on. The initial use for horses was hunting and transportation and that is what they were used for in the majority of history.

Though today, horses are used in shows, competitions, or as just something to do in your free time.

“I rode almost everyday when I was in middle and high school because it was something fun that made me really happy,” said Claudia Hudson, Cactus Shadows parent.

RIDING STYLES

Likewise, different riding types have risen. The most common styles of riding are English and Western. The styles use different equipment, saddles being one of the most prominent differences, as well as different techniques on how the horse is ridden. For example, in Western riding, the weight of the rider is distributed over a

larger area of the horse's’ back.

While in English riding the rider is in closer contact with the horse's back and uses reins to control speed and direction.

One student, Shea Graham, a freshman, first sat on a horse when she was a month old, and now, she rides almost everyday in both English and Western styles of riding.

STUDENT RIDERS

"It runs in my family, both of my parents are professional horsemen...competing just came along with it," said Graham.

Graham rides both English and Western styles and although she enjoys competing, she chooses to continue to ride because of the horses themselves rather than winning. She knows that horses personalities are always different and like to find the quirks in her horse.

According to parelli.com, horses are very similar to humans in the aspect of the brain. Just like people, horses can be introverted, extroverted, left brained, right brained, and even timid or outgoing. When picking a horse that is compatible with a person, the personality of the horse must be taken into account as well.

Another student, Taylor Searles, a senior, has been riding since she could sit on a horse without falling off.

“I have been able to meet many good people and friends,

and riding has given me college opportunities such as going to Auburn University,” said Searles.

Riding horses is not only exercise, but is similar to many other sports because there are benefits to riding. Graham and Searles have gotten many opportunities and benefits from being experienced and passionate horseback riders.

“Riding has benefited me to become a very patient person, and to become more understanding. Also, it helps in academic studies. I have received many full ride scholarships to colleges across the country,” said Graham.

Riding can seem leisurely to many people, but there are constant challenges that riders face.

CHALLENGES

“There are constant challenges in the things you have to overcome in order to keep going, but my favorite part about riding is you can't ever be at your best,” said Graham.

Horseback riding is a sport to be constantly worked at, because there is always something to do. Also, riders can change their focus of riding at anytime. There is the activity of just riding a horse, but there are also additional activities like jumping and another equestrian sport called Dressage.

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Brayden Hunt, a junior, rides his horse, Texas Ranger, a quarter horse.

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Student athletes get ready to beat the heat With summer approaching, student athletes must find ways to stay cool or else risk dangerous side effects that can be caused by the heat. Emma Russello discusses some options to stay safe during the hottest months of the year.

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S the valley starts to warm up, many students who play sports struggle to stay cool and to keep themselves hydrated and healthy.

Heatstroke and dehydration are among the common side effects of overheating, especially in Arizona.

According to the National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research at the University of North Carolina, more than 40 football players nationwide have died of heatstroke since 1995, and 31 of them were in high school.

A heatstroke is caused when a person is dehydrated and cannot

they weigh. During a practice, an athlete should drink one cup of cold water every 15 minutes so they do not get dehydrated. After the practice one should drink two to three cups of water for every pound they lost during the exercise.

“I drink about half my bodyweight in ounces of water during the day so I am hydrated and do not overheat at a track practice or meet,” said Ryan Heiliger, a senior.

Electrolytes are salt or iron in the blood that carries a charge, and rehydrate one's body faster than water, and decreases the amount of hydration lost after a practice or workout. Sports drinks such as

By FAITH HASHER g staff writer

WEAT is dripping from their fore-

heads and, hearts are pounding out of their chests as the track and field athletes kicked off the season competing this past Friday at the Aztec invitational at Corona Del Sol. The girls team is already looking forward to state as they are out for revenge from last season when they came in second to Deer Valley.

Both girls and guys are gearing up this year with the largest team they have had.

Most of these athletes were either in another season

during the winter or participated in the off season training.

During the first week of track, all of the athletes went through rigorous conditioning as the coaches pushed them.

“We have sprint, distance, hurdles, throws, jumps and pole vault. It takes a coach at each of these events to run a practice with over 100 athletes,” said Tandehl Collentine, head coach.

With the varied amounts of events all of these athletes have a chance at finding something they will excel at.

“The hardest part about track is the mental aspect because everyone is

there to compete and you need to be ready to step up,” said Jack Magtibay, a sophomore and distance runner.

Track athletes do not rely on teammates to step up when they are not running well, they are the only ones who can push themselves when racing.

Track and field has 15 events that everyone competes in, therefore the track team is always in need of a lot of coaches.

“Each event is really specific, a lot of technique is required,and it takes the right coaching staff to teach those events,” said Kaley Dodd, a junior, hurdler, and high jumper.

With about 150 athletes coming out this season there is a greater need for coaches.

“Although stipends for coaches are not

huge it is nice to offer coaches as they are giving up hours and hours of their time to work with the athletes,” said Collentine.

Some of the coaches are volunteers, which means they do not get paid anything. There is only allowed one head coach and two assistants coaches that are allowed to get paid at Cactus Shadows.

“When there are not enough coaches on staff the ratio of athlete to coach increases and this can lead to increase in liability. If only four coaches were on staff that would give each coach well over 25 athletes to be responsible for,” said Collentine.

The track team has the largest team on campus and are in need for more coaches.

DURING THE TRACK DECATHALON, Kaley Dodd,

a junior, competes in the high jump. Dodd and her team, the Scooby Doo Gang, placed first out of the 22 teams comepeting. The track decathalon took place on February 24.

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Girls basketball team beaten at state The girls basketball team lost to the Seaton Catholic girls team at the state competition with a final score of 59 to 25, closing the season with a defeat.

However, the team plans for a strong comeback next year.

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ball team took on Seaton Catholic for the second time in a row on February 25.

The halftime score was 31 to 12 Seaton Catholic and then was finalized with a score of 59 to 25.

“Our biggest strength has always been playing together and with discipline, our weakness that night due to various factors was that we were not as together and disciplined as we had been throughout the year,” said Bill Dolezal, assistant coach.

One thing that makes the team perform well is their tight bond. Yes, every team has there ups and downs, but once they step onto the court they are a family.

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perfect,” said Lindsey Brophy, a senior and captain.

During the game some of the athletes got fouled out including Caitlin Bickle and Tierney DeDonitas.

“We constantly are working on playing as a team and I believe that we are a family,” said Zoe Rondeau, a junior.

Most of these girls train and compete all year round.

During the off season, they are usually playing for a club basketball team and are constantly working on their strength in the weight room.

“Emotion is a tricky thing you have to have it and harness it productively too much emotion can control you as opposed to you controlling it. We talk all the time about having a "fire" in your belly, but you have to control the fire so it does not burn you

up,” said Dolezal.

The girls lost to Seaton Catholic last year so they were putting everything they had into the game.

“One of our weaknesses we had as a team was to continue to play hard with the ref calls,” said Brophy.

Throughout the game there were many factors that played into the final result.

“The girls were focused, at this time of the year, a lot of players are nursing their way through nagging injuries from a long season,” said Dolezal.

Getting toward the end of the season many more injuries are more likely but the girls left it all out on the court no matter what the result was.

Over the past couple years, Richie Willis, the head coaches goal was to build up the basketball program for

evaporative material that keeps the cold locked in. One simply gets it wet, with either hot or cold water, and it will stay that temperature for a long time. When it starts to get back to room temperature, just rinse it with more water.

“I drink a lot of cold water, and I bring a cooler with ice. I bring some frogg toggs for my teammates and me and wrap them around my neck when I am in the dugout,” said Kayla Henderson, a junior.

Staying in the shade and keeping one's body temperature down are just some of the ways a lot of athletes prevent getting too hot.

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TRACK FACING HURDLES THIS UPCOMING SEASON

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Gatorade and Powerade have a lot of electrolytes, as well as certain foods like bagels, leafy vegetables, avocado, bananas, yogurt, peanut butter, and more.

Drinking cold water is one of the most effective and well-preached ways to not become dehydrated.

Hydro Flasks, can keep a liquid cold for up to 24 hours, so whether one is drinking gatorade or water throughout a game or practice, it will stay cold the whole time, making one less susceptible to dehydration.

Frogg toggs make a product called a chilly pad that a lot of athletes use for games. A chilly pad is a towel that is made with a hyper-

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produce enough sweat to cool their body causing their internal temperature to rise to extremely high levels.

These kinds of symptoms do not only pertain to football, but they are relatable to almost every outdoor sport, and preventable.

Danica Gianni, the girls softball coach, has various ways to make sure her players aren't susceptible to heatstroke.

“We wear lighter clothing, get as much shade as possible, have water breaks often and wear hats or visors,” said Gianni.

According to verywell.com, an athlete should drink one-half to one ounce of water per every pound

many years to come.

Throughout the whole program from freshmen, to junior varsity and varsity the training has changed and improved.

“I predict future teams to continue to build on the tradition of success through hard work, discipline and always remaining together,” said Dolezal.

Although the season did not end well for the Lady Falcons, they are working hard for a succesful season next year.

DURING A HOME GAME, junior, Zoe Ron-

deau keeps the ball away from the opposing player.

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OWING may be a water

sport, but there are crew teams located at the Tempe Lake waiting for the next rowing super-star. There began to be more of an interest in rowing when the Tempe Town lake created a junior league team in 2005. The team welcomes beginning or advanced rowing athletes.

Similar to high school sports they split the teams into varsity and junior varsity teams. It is a very serious sports league and demands students full attention if they are wanting to get to the next level.

The teams meet three days a week for two hours each session. In addition, people are welcome to participate in private lessons with a tutor or go by themselves and row. Drew Millane, a junior, is an avid rower.

“I joined a crew and conditioning team in 7th grade, we went on the water and I immediately loved it,” said Millane.

Along with the prospect of getting a college scholarship one could also gain the opportunity in traveling around America competing in rowing competitions.

“I have been to Sacramento, San Diego, British Columbia and Massachusetts all for rowing,” said Millane.

Rowing is also a workout.

“All of the rowing technique should come from your legs, you want to get all the way extended with your legs to get the most mileage out of each and every row.

It is great for cardio and great for burning calories,” said Kimberly Middlemist, substitute teacher in the business technology and fitness trainer.

There are many things that go along with rowing that go far beyond simply gaining a skill.

With enough interest in the sport, people could potentially start a rowing team.

“I think it would be really cool if our school started a rowing team, I have always wanted to try it,” said Nick Romash, a sophomore.

“I always wanted to try it(rowing), but have never had the opportunity too,” said Romash, “if their were a team I would try out.”

Division I and Division II schools offer 40 full ride scholarships for women rowers and 138 mens rowing scholarships.

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Going overboard for rowing ROWING IN THE TEMPRE TOWN LAKE,

Drew Millane, a junior, practices for upcoming competeitions. Millane has participated in many competitions in a number of different locations all throughout the U.S.

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N Saturday, February 25, Britny Sorenson, a senior, raised the bar by competing in the sixth annual Aravaipa Desert Runner Trail Series. The event offers a wide variety of events for a diversity of runners, ranging from a 5k all the way to an 100 mile race. Sorenson competed in the 50 mile race around Black Canyon in Mayer, Arizona.

On the day of the race, Britny Sorenson woke up at 2 a.m in order to make the three hour drive, and arrive on time for the 5:30 a.m. starting gun.

After 11 hours of continuous running through the desert, Sorenson finished the race at approximately 4:30 p.m.

“I was really nervous going into the race as the farthest I’d run going into it was 34 miles, and doing 16 more seemed impossible,” said Sorenson.

Like most long-distance races, there were various water, medic, and food stations set up throughout the course to keep the runner’s energy level up.

“Honestly, I hate all the electrolyte gels and protein snacks they hand out, so I ate chips during the race,” said Britny Sorenson.

A big supporter of Sorenson’s running career has been her mother, Sonia Sorenson.

“It makes me incredibly proud to see my daughter accomplish these things at such a young age that many are incapable of doing in their entire lives,” said Sonia Sorenson.

Though this is Sorenson’s first 50 mile trek, she has competed in various marathons and 50k races in the past. Currently, she is trying to receive a qualifying time

Maggie Morant explores the extreme story of Britny Sorenson’s 50 mile run through the Arizona desert.

to be invited to the Boston Marathon in the fall.

“What makes me more amazed is how humble Britny is, she never boasts about her accomplishments, no matter how impressive they are,” said Sonia Sorenson.

Sorenson’s recent feat has also inspired younger runners who strive to run more than two marathons in one

“I was really nervous going into the race as the farthest I’d run going into it was 34 miles, and doing 16 more seemed impossible.”

Britny Sorenson, a senior.

race some day.

“It’s really inspiring to see someone only three years older than me run so far,” said Billy Mullenmeister, a freshman.

Mullenmeister experienced his first season of cross country this year, and hope to continue it for the next three.

“I really enjoy running because it allows me to just clear my head and relax for a bit,” said Mullenmeister.

“I don’t even really remember when I started running, all I know is that I’m happy I did and I don’t plan to stop anytime soon,” said Sorenson.

Sorenson has been a member of the school’s cross country and track team for all four years of high school. She also hopes to continue her athletic career at the University of Alaska next year, where she has been recruited on an academic scholarship.

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Flowers for the Falcons

By IZZY CANTWELL g staff wr iter

With a bachelor-themed pageant, students compete in the 11th annual Mr. Cactus Shadows.

CONTESTANTS IN THE PAGEANT, share a bonding moment on stage.

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PERFORMING THEIR OWN RENDITION OF THE SCENE FROM THE MEAN GIRLS CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCE, seniors, Sam Britton, Adam Pen-

zone, Sam Miller, and Kameron Moore took the stage. 4LOGAN LARKIN

Ryan Clary, a senior, was crowned this year’s Mr. Cactus Shadows. This was the 11th year StuCo sponsored this all-boys pageant.

“The whole show was great. All the contestants were hilarious,” said Clary.

Clary’s most popular event was synchronized swimming, a parody of the Olympics swimming event. He and his partner, Stefan Gustafsson, also a senior, wore swimming suits, caps and goggles.

They rolled out mats and pretended to dive onto them.

“I wasn’t even sure if I was going to make top ten, but once I did, I left everything on the stage,” said Clary.

Students voted for their favorites, and, at the end of the evening, the winner was announced.

“The main benefit of the event is a good time,” said Cameron Bender, student council advisor.

Contestants competed for two free tickets to prom, as well as their suit and tie completely paid for. “If I won, I’d probably turn up at prom,” said Taj Nadesan, a sophomore, who competed in the pageant.

Each contestant was given a coach to help them prepare for the event. The coaches had to be in student council. Clary was coached by Taylor Strasser and Chloe Warrington, both seniors. “I couldn’t have asked for better coaches,” said Clary.

Having a coach guiding the participants through the competition helped with the overall quality of the performances. “They can coach you on what to do and help you get ready,” said Nadesan.

The contestants who have done well in the pageant often practice for hours in preparation for the event.

“Me and my friend Matt stayed up until one in the morning practicing,” said Peyton Kuehn, winner of last year’s Mr. Cactus Shadows.

The acts that the audience finds funny tend to score the highest points. “The ones that always stand out to me are the ones that are super funny. Last year, winner Peyton Kuehn did the Napoleon Dynamite dance perfectly. It was funny but also really high quality,” said Bender.

Mr. Cactus Shadows was run primarily by students.. “My favorite part about the event in general is that it is all student run. There is a student producer that goes through the planning and preparation of the whole show, who makes sure we hold auditions. We have a student director. So there’s all these great real life jobs that the kids get to manage,” said Bender.

The judge panel included three teachers and two students. These judges were responsible for the first eliminations, but the final winner was chosen by the student audience. This year’s teacher judges were Haley Vago, Brittney Dodd and Aaron Pettinato.

“And, yes, it does feel great to be Mr. CSHS,” said Clary.

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HUNDREDS OF NAVAJOS UNEMPLOYED DUE TO CLOSING OF COAL PLANT

By ANNALEE BARNETT g sports editor

The four utilities who control the coal plant in Page Arizona voted on February 13 to close the Navajoowned plant in the year of 2019.

The Navajo Generating Station has decided to close due to changes in the economy and the record low of gas prices, which is an alternative use to coal power.

“I think that in any community, whether it’s the native American community or other communities, if it has that large of an impact on employment and people’s ability to gain employment, I think there needs to be a middle ground before you tell someone you have to stop and throw people out of work,” said Steven Mitten, a history teacher.

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Project (SRP), the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Tucson Electric Power Co., Arizona Public Service Co., and NV Energy- had originally hoped to keep the plant running through 2019, but different needs from the owners did not match up.

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation uses the plant to run pumps through Central Phoenix canals and to provide water to tribes.

The plant will close in December 2019, giving workers at the plant a continued three years of income and employment. The plant

employs nearly 500 Navajo and Hopi native Americans and another 86 that work at the Kayenta mine that supplies the coa. When the plant closes, all jobless workers will be hard-pressed to find a new

source of revenue.

“I feel like a lot of natives-we don’t have a lot of job opportunities anyway because we’re all the way out there, not really in rural cities, so I feel like it will be good for the future, but now it will be terrible for those trying to find new jobs,” said Taylor Harvey, a sophomore of Hopi and Apache descent.

However, there are benefits to closing the plant, such as the fact that coal plants are the nation’s largest producer of Carbon Dioxide. According to the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), 1.7 billion tons of Carbon Dioxide was emitted in the year of 2011 and a typical plant produces 3.5 million tons a year.

Burning coal is the main cause for smog, acid rain, and pollution.

“I think that shutting it down (the coal plant), will have a worse economic effect than if they keep it because of the loss of jobs in the Navajo nation and other tribes,” said Kristen Seaback, a senior.

Seaback recently returned from Africa where she was involved in efforts regarding the cheetah, which is on the endangered species list.

The environment may be in need of help, but so will the 500 Native Americans who will become jobless in the year of 2019. According to a study by the Navajo Nation, 43 percent of all native Americans live below the poverty line.

53 percent of Navajo revenue comes from mining, so closing the plant would increase the amount of native americans that are

already living in poverty.

“A lot of people are poor and a lot of people don’t have jobs and just don’t have the time to get a job, there’s not a lot of opportunities either,” said Harvey.

According to arizonaexperience.org, six percent of Arizona’s popualtion is of Native American descent.

“Just as long as you have native blood or you can trace it back to a certain tribe, like Navajo, then you can enroll in the tribe and be a part of it,” said Harvey.

In Arizona, the largest tribe is the Navajo Nation. Their land covers 27,425 square miles and is in parts of northeastern Arizona, southeastern Utah, and northwestern New Mexico.

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UMPING on the sad-

dle, and pulling on the reins, students show their skills and connection to horses outside of school in the very old exercise filled activity, horseback riding.

HISTORY OF THE HORSE

Scientists discovered that horses were first ridden by people roughly 5,500 years ago and has continued to be used for different reasons as time went on. The initial use for horses was hunting and transportation and that is what they were used for in the majority of history.

Though today, horses are used in shows, competitions, or as just something to do in your free time.

“I rode almost everyday when I was in middle and high school because it was something fun that made me really happy,” said Claudia Hudson, Cactus Shadows parent.

RIDING STYLES

Likewise, different riding types have risen. The most common styles of riding are English and Western. The styles use different equipment, saddles being one of the most prominent differences, as well as different techniques on how the horse is ridden. For example, in Western riding, the weight of the rider is distributed over a

larger area of the horse's’ back.

While in English riding the rider is in closer contact with the horse's back and uses reins to control speed and direction.

One student, Shea Graham, a freshman, first sat on a horse when she was a month old, and now, she rides almost everyday in both English and Western styles of riding.

STUDENT RIDERS

"It runs in my family, both of my parents are professional horsemen...competing just came along with it," said Graham.

Graham rides both English and Western styles and although she enjoys competing, she chooses to continue to ride because of the horses themselves rather than winning. She knows that horses personalities are always different and like to find the quirks in her horse.

According to parelli.com, horses are very similar to humans in the aspect of the brain. Just like people, horses can be introverted, extroverted, left brained, right brained, and even timid or outgoing. When picking a horse that is compatible with a person, the personality of the horse must be taken into account as well.

Another student, Taylor Searles, a senior, has been riding since she could sit on a horse without falling off.

“I have been able to meet many good people and friends,

and riding has given me college opportunities such as going to Auburn University,” said Searles.

Riding horses is not only exercise, but is similar to many other sports because there are benefits to riding. Graham and Searles have gotten many opportunities and benefits from being experienced and passionate horseback riders.

“Riding has benefited me to become a very patient person, and to become more understanding. Also, it helps in academic studies. I have received many full ride scholarships to colleges across the country,” said Graham.

Riding can seem leisurely to many people, but there are constant challenges that riders face.

HORSING AROUND OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL

CHALLENGES

“There are constant challenges in the things you have to overcome in order to keep going, but my favorite part about riding is you can't ever be at your best,” said Graham.

Horseback riding is a sport to be constantly worked at, because there is always something to do. Also, riders can change their focus of riding at anytime. There is the activity of just riding a horse, but there are also additional activities like jumping and another equestrian sport called Dressage.

IN THE ARENA,

Brayden Hunt, a junior, rides his horse, Texas Ranger, a quarter horse.

The pair plans on participating in team roping rodeos. 4ANNALEE BARNETT

Student athletes get ready to beat the heat With summer approaching, student athletes must find ways to stay cool or else risk dangerous side effects that can be caused by the heat. Emma Russello discusses some options to stay safe during the hottest months of the year.

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warm up, many students who play sports struggle to stay cool and to keep themselves hydrated and healthy.

Heatstroke and dehydration are among the common side effects of overheating, especially in Arizona.

According to the National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research at the University of North Carolina, more than 40 foot-

produce enough sweat to cool their body causing their internal temperature to rise to extremely high levels.

These kinds of symptoms do not only pertain to football, but they are relatable to almost every outdoor sport, and preventable.

Danica Gianni, the girls softball coach, has various ways to make sure her players aren't susceptible to heatstroke.

“We wear lighter clothing, get as much shade as possible, have

they weigh. During a practice, an athlete should drink one cup of cold water every 15 minutes so they do not get dehydrated. After the practice one should drink two to three cups of water for every pound they lost during the exercise.

“I drink about half my bodyweight in ounces of water during the day so I am hydrated and do not overheat at a track practice or meet,” said Ryan Heiliger, a senior.

Electrolytes are salt or iron in

Gatorade and Powerade have a lot of electrolytes, as well as certain foods like bagels, leafy vegetables, avocado, bananas, yogurt, peanut butter, and more.

Drinking cold water is one of the most effective and well-preached ways to not become dehydrated.

Hydro Flasks, can keep a liquid cold for up to 24 hours, so whether one is drinking gatorade or water throughout a game or practice, it will stay cold the whole time, making one less susceptible to dehy-

evaporative material that keeps the cold locked in. One simply gets it wet, with either hot or cold water, and it will stay that temperature for a long time. When it starts to get back to room temperature, just rinse it with more water.

“I drink a lot of cold water, and I bring a cooler with ice. I bring some frogg toggs for my teammates and me and wrap them around my neck when I am in the dugout,” said Kayla Henderson, a junior.

Staying in the shade and keep-

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By ZOIE LAMBESIS g staff writer

S the weather heats up

Wet n’ Wild Sports

and the water gets warmer, people are making their way to the lake to take on water sports such as wakeboarding and waterskiing.

“Main reason people do water sports is because it is hot here in Arizona, and who wants to go hiking and biking in the heat when you can be in the water,” said Stacey Kairis, a physical education teacher.

Wakeboarding has become more popular over the years, and many competitive competitions like the World Wakeboard Association, take place all over the country. However, most people do wakeboarding as a hobby during the summer.

“I continued wakeboarding simply because, once you get the basics down, learning tricks is so satisfying,” said Nicolette Dorame, a junior who wakeboards.

The sport is similar in many ways to snowboarding, but they are not exactly the same, the edging between the two are different. Things to take note when learning how to wakeboard: let the boat pull you up, put pressure on the heels of the foot, and lean back.

“For people who are learning, keeping your chest close to your knees is key for getting up, and the next hardest thing to learn is to not stand up to early,” said Dorame.

Another popular water sport is water skiing. Some tips from USA Water Ski are to keep knees bent at all times, let the boat pull the skis up, do not try and pull yourself up, and to have straight arms.

When practicing these sports it is important to try them out when the water is calm and not choppy. The ride is smoother, and for beginners it will not be as hard to get up when the water is calm.

Wakesurfing is another water sport that is gaining popularity. This way of surfing can be dangerous since the surfer is just a few feet away from the boat. But having an inboard boat can reduce the chance of injury. These types of boats have the propeller placed under the boat instead of an inboard or outboard or outboard boat which has the propeller exposed.

This style of surfing is similar to ocean surfing, considering that in both cases neither of the feet are strapped down. Once the surfer is up on their feet they eventually throw the rope that helped them get up on the boat or to a friend on the boat. They then keep their momentum by applying weight on their front foot.

“Wake surfing is much different than water skiing or wakeboarding because the board is shorter and the rope that is used to help pull yourself up is thicker,” said Sophia Hancock, a junior who does many watersports.

Something that does not take much technical skill is tubing. Tubing is a favorite among many kids and teenagers. The simple sport can be done with any tube that is towable. Some tubes are one person and some can hold up to four people or more.

“My favorite thing to do at the lake is to go tubing. It takes no skill, you just sit there and enjoy the wild ride,” said Hancock.

The hot weather is coming soon, and water sports are a sure way to beat the heat.

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FAITH HASHER

BOTTOM OF THE FOOD CHAIN, TOP OF THE PODIUM

ATHLETES

“Others may believe that it is the right of passage to upperclassmen adn everyone has to wait their own turn. In reality, they [underclassmen] worked just as hard to excel as juniors and seniors.

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ting scholarships for their sport as seniors most likely have been thriving in their sports for the previous three years. For example, Kaley Dodd, a junior, has gone to State for the past three years in track and field. As a freshman she got second in high jump.

Another examples is Katie Deininger, a junior, who got second in State her freshman year, first her sophomore year, and second again as a junior for dive.

Underclassmen are also looked at by colleges. Even though colleges tend to look at juniors and seniors more, they still look for the few exceptional underclassman.

Upperclassmen are usually talked about during announcements as well

as shown in magazines such as the Local Sports Beat, but there is no recognition for the freshmen or sophomores.

The cheerleaders have won 10 state championships over the past 12 years and the team is almost always composed of girls from every grade, definitely a freshman or sophomore on the team when they have won all those titles.

This past year, Delaney Dopp and Riley Lerew are just two the freshman who were on the team that helped them win state.

For the past three years the track and field board has not been updated. Multiple athletes have broken records over the years and no one knows about their potential.

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Three season sports offer ...

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Boys baseball continues to work hard towards a succesful season.

HIS spring, Cactus Shadows

STANDING ON THE PITCHER’S MOUND, Jakob

Richardson, a senior, pitches the ball to home plate.

boys baseball puts in the work to come out champions at the upcoming state competition.

There are three baseball teams, varsity, junior varsity, and freshman, with overall 50 players.

Cactus Shadows varsity boys baseball is in division 4A and is ranked 35 in the state of Arizona. Overall for the season, they are 12-9.

“We just started our power point games so we’re done with tournaments, these are the games that count for the season,” said Adam Braude, a senior.

Braude has been playing for four years, and recently signed with Concordia State. He was awarded with both an academic and an athletic scholarship. So far this year he has played fifteen games. Last week, a grueling game against St. Mary’s left the Falcons with a win of 15-2. Braude made two home runs, stole one base and hit a ball at bat.

“I’ve played five positions so far this year, but normally I’m middle infielder and outfielder,” said Braude.

Middle infielder refers to second base and shortstop. Both positions require communication, speed and the ability to throw accurately. An outfielder is the position furthest from the batter, which generally means catching fly balls or throwing balls back to the infielders so they can tag a base.

“I play first base, which means someone catches a ground ball, throws

it to me and than depending on the out, you either throw it in or to someone else,” said Tanner Knoop, a senior.

Practice is held at Cactus Shadows no less than several times a week.

The varsity team consists of 23 players. This year they're aiming to get to state championships. The last year Cactus Shadows won state for baseball is 2005-2006.

The school that is most widely considered their biggest rival is Sunrise Mountain. Four out of the last five years, the Falcons have been losing to them until recently. On March 10, Cactus Shadows won against Sunrise Mountain with a final score of 7-4.

One of the new additions is the newly constructed baseball field, which was funded through the $40 million bond approved by the district.

“I love the new stadium seating and press box, but Gianni has always done a great job of keeping the field clean,” said Braude.

When attending a game, fans and parents alike can enjoy newly renovated bleachers, along with an updated press box. The home side remained the same, unlike the football field, where the home side was switched.

According to MaxPreps.com, Cactus Shadows players both individually and as a team have higher rankings than the national average. The biggest improvement over national scores is the amount of home runs scored per game.

Grace Haycraft- Mckee spotlights Cactus Shadows athletes that participate in three sports, one each season, have to juggle grades, different skills, techniques, and succeeding in each season that they participate.

COMPETING IN ONE OR TWO

sports a year is common. But participating in three sports is pretty unusual. There a just a handful of students who are considered triathletes.

TRI ATHLETE FALCONS

Jordan Dauch, a junior, plays football, soccer, and track. In addition, he also has off season football training in the summer.

“It's mostly just re learning. Football and Track are mostly sprinting and short burst energy and soccer is more perseverance,” said Dauch.

Michael Hudnutt, head football coach, has been coaching Dauch for his high school football career.

“Kids that do more than one sport are better all around athletes and working on other skills will help them be a better football player for the Falcons,” said Hudnutt.

Another triathlete is Logan Hasher, a freshman. Coming into high school, Hasher had already been playing three sports, unlike

Dauch who picked up Soccer his sophomore stamina for football,” said Dauch.

Taking on three sports also comes with year to keep him in shape in between football difficulties. Managing school and track. For Hasher, work and sports for every season each sport offers him “Kids that do more than can have a positive and negasomething different one sport are better tive affect. Sports can encourthan the other. all around athletes age students to strive for suc“It’s just a different cess because they have to keep group of people, difand working on other certain grades to play. The negferent atmosphere. skills will help them be ative of playing three sports is Every sport has its a better football player they can get tired easily after a own uniqueness,” said match and it will be hard to finHasher. for the Falcons.” ish school work if they have not Michael Hudnutt, head JUGGLING THE already. football coach “The only sport that takes up SPORTS a lot of time is football but I still For athletes, training is a key factor in how have enough time to get my homework done successful they are. Going from sport to sport before and after practice,” said Dauch. can be a little bit of a challenge for some because the sports seasons do overlap by a TAKING ON THREE SPORTS ALSO little more than a week.

“My coach knows that I am staying in COMES WITH DIFFICULTIES. shape because I have zero hour lifting before school and I have track practice after school MANAGING SCHOOL WORK AND so I’m still lifting and staying in shape with

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By GRACE HAYCRAFT-MCKEE g staff writer

Should there be more protection from fastballs to the head?

“I sometimes worry because when I was younger a ball came at me and hit me in the shoulder but other than that it has never really been close.

Just by reacting or getting out of the way helps prevent injury”

MATT HORN, junior vasity, junior

HAYDEN PARKER, varsity, senior

“Being the pitcher you are always super close to the plate, so there is a risk of a ball right at you but I have never really been worried. I get hit in the wrist every once in awhile from a fast grab ball but it’s not the worst.

In practice we do a lot of pitcher practices where we practice keeping our reflexes quick.”

“Concussions are common in pitchers, I’ve never gotten one.

I’m not really worried about getting one.”

VANESSA GUTIERREZZ, varsity, junior

4LOGAN LARKIN

MARIE STIRLING, junior varsity, sophomore

HAVE A POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE AFFECT. SPORTS CAN ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO STRIVE FOR SUCCESS BECAUSE THEY HAVE TO KEEP CERTAIN GRADES TO PLAY. THE NEGATIVE OF PLAYING THREE SPORTS IS THEY CAN GET TIRED EASILY AFTER A MATCH AND IT WILL BE HARD TO FINISH SCHOOL WORK IF THEY HAVE NOT ALREADY.ADVANTAGES

Grace Haycraft -Mckee delves into the different fighting styles practiced by several students at Cactus Shadows.

HE MARTIAL ARTS have been around

“We use a glove. We work on it in practice we get pitchers fielding practice which is when coaches pitches ball and we have to get it. So I just have to use my glove and protect myself.”

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Some coaches, no matter what, put in the upperclassmen instead of underclassmen, even if the younger one is better. They may put them in because they have more experience, they have been there longer or they may have better leadership skills.

Others may believe that it is a right of passage to upperclassmen and everyone has to wait their own turn. In reality, they worked just as hard to excel at a state level as juniors or seniors.

So, the next time an underclassmen is heading to state, the school should show some recognition because it is very difficult for these athletes to compete against the more experienced upperclassmen.

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BATTER UP

4LIFE TOUCH

EVERY

qualify to go to State, but everyone automatically assumes it is about upperclassmen when, in reality, there are many underclassmen who go to State as well. These underclassmen do not get the recognition they deserve. Although it is rare for underclassmen to go to state, they should still be recognized.

Obviously, at the beginning of the season, the veterans are put into play at first, because they have the most experience and an established record. Usually, underclassmen are put into play when they start doing better in practice or have a chance to prove themselves.

It is important to realize that the upperclassman who are get-

PRACTICING HIS TECHNIQUE, Gunnar Kramer, a sophomore, shows off different moves. Kramer has been practicing Taekwando for three years.

for thousands of years, even though most Americans only know it from movies and television shows like The Karate Kid or Bruce Lee movies like The Year of the Dragon.

Judo, karate and Taekwondo are the most common martial arts. They differ in many significant ways. Sage Kalmus, who writes about fitness and nutrition, defines the differences of the three forms: “Taekwondo techniques concentrate primarily on kicking maneuvers, with the arms used more for blocking than striking, while karate incorporates kicking and striking maneuvers more equally, utilizing both the upper and lower body for both defensive and offensive purposes. Judo concentrates primarily on defensive maneuvers, utilizing close-range grappling and throwing techniques to push or pull an opponent off-balance and bring him to the ground in a submissive hold.”

Taekwondo is the most popular of the three, and there are several studios in the area which offer classes.

"When you feel like you're in a rut and you're not getting better with your techniques like your kicks it's frustrating. You have to be fast enough and really precise," said Halle Abadi, a sophomore and a black belt.

Abadi trains at L.C.’s World Taekwondo Studio and has been taking classes for about nine years. She finds that it requires the same mental strength that goes with playing any other sport.

"You could say this for any sport but it requires a lot of

focus. You have to be dedicated to the people around you and your sensei and everything," said Abadi.

A sensei is another word for master. It is the sensei who trains students. Sparring, or fighting, is the most challenging part of Taekwondo, and the most physically difficult.

"I think it's the best sport that you could do for your body and your mind. It's a very physical sport if you like getting into contact and fighting other people. I've gotten the wind knocked out of me many times by people," said Abadi.

Sophomore Gunnar Kramer also studies andracticeTaekwondo at Maru Taekwondo. Kramer, also a tennis player, finds that the two balance each other out.

"I also play tennis. It's different skills but they do help each other with the hand eye coordination and fitness," said Kramer. Chinese teacher and black belt, Yang Song also had the chance to take up Taekwondo. It was the only available martial arts near his college in China so he decided to take it. He was not allowed to take it until college because his parents were afraid of him getting hurt. He believes people can be surprised how much damage one can do with their own body.

“I’ve cracked someone's ribs before during practice. I didn't feel anything and neither did the other guy but afterwards he went to the emergency care,” said Yang Song.

But even though Taekwondo can be a contact sport that can cause damage, so is football. All sports, including Taekwondo have the ability to help improve one’s mental and physical strength.

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OPINION

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battleground has ing about the opinion of the majority. “Any man breed the opportunities for the emerged on school campuses When transgenders are able to use whole bathroom scenario to identifying all around the nation: the bath- the bathroom of their chosen sex rather end tragically. room. During the Obama presi- than their actual sex, what would stop as a woman What many businesses and dency, transgender bathrooms were made a man from dressing like a woman could school districts are doing to legal, however, just recently President just to enter a women’s bathroom and deal with the situation are Donald Trump rescinded some of these pro- or locker room? Imagine being a par- potentially installing “community” bathtections. Having transgender bathrooms in ent and sending your little girl into a assault or rooms. These are single bathschools would hurt more than help, espe- school where any man identifying as rooms with a lock that are not scar a young cially concerning public opinion, safety, and a woman could potentially assault or specifically labeled man or public sacrifice. scar a young person for life. It is naive person’s life.” woman, it is “gender neutral,” Under the Obama Administration, trans- to think that these types of situations open to any gender. While this gender students were allowed to use the will not happen, because the possibilsolution does solve many of bathroom that corresponded to their gender ity is very real. the problems outlined above, it is a is bandidentities. Not only does the new adminisAccording to DailyWire, “It was a busy aid solution that will fall apart at the seams tration disapprove of this law, hence them time at Evans Pool around 5:30 p.m. on despite its efforts to appease both sides rescinding it, but Arizona Attorney General Monday February 8. The pool was open for of the argument.

Mark Brnovich sued Obama in May of 2016, lap swim. According to Seattle Parks and What happens when a community bathafter the new policy was instituted. Other Recreation, a man wearing board shorts room is not enough? What happens when states who have also taken action against entered the women's locker room and took transgenders want to pick their respecthe law are Texas, Utah, Alabama, and off his shirt. Women alerted staff, who tive locker rooms? If they want to be seen Georgia. All of the states who have taken told the man to leave, but he said ‘the law as a certain gender, male or female, then strong action against transgender bathroom has changed and I have a right to be here.’ they will want to use the bathroom of their laws believe that the decision should be up Subsequent to this new rule, no one called choice, not the community one. It defeats to the states. the police on this man who reportedly came the goal that transgenders are striving for, In 2016, only 0.3 percent of the U.S. pop- back a second time when young girls were to be seen as a specific gender. ulation identified as transgender and, changing into their swimsuits That means every non-transgender peraccording to a study by CBS News, 46 “The majority for swim practice.” son out there who does not agree with In a world where everyone is changing your scientifically assigned genU WRITTEN BY ANNALEE BARNETT AND LAUREN HAGGAR percent of Americans believe that peo- of the ple should use the bathroom that they practically forced to be politi- der will have to deal with being uncomfortpopulation are genetically assigned. Whereas only cally correct, in fear of offend- able when they use the restroom.

41 percent believe that people should would have to ing someone, who would be Here is where serious issues like perveruse the bathroom with the gender sacrifice to comfortable calling out a per- sion come into play. they identify with. Which means that son who they suspect is not To be quite frank, the solution isn’t simaccommodate truly transgender? The answer ple, and in the end, some people will be the majority of the population would have to accommodate the 0.3 percent the 0.3 is no one. Today, in our society, happy and others will not. What America that identify as transgender. It is sacpercent that not one person would dare to needs to be aware of is that every person rificing the comfort of many to provide question another's sexuality, has a God given right to life, liberty and the for the unconventional desire of a few. identify as for fear of repercussions and pursuit of happiness, but not at the cost of As a nation that constantly accommo- transgender.” the connotations that would making the majority of people feel uncomdates the minority, it is about time that be associated with them. This fortable and unsafe. people start paying attention and carmain dilemma is what will

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BATTLE OF THE BATHROOMS

With ever changing policies surrounding transgender students’ rights, students weigh in on the great bathroom debate.

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MOVE IT OR LOSE IT

The average walking speed for younger people is 4.95 feet per second. So, when walking through the campus, I often wonder why some students walk slower than a tortoise.

Not all of the slower-paced people just plain out walk slow, some are too busy turned around screaming to their friends about what drink they should get at Dutch Bros after school, to realize that people are trying walk. Others just simply walk like they were old enough to witness WW1.

It is understandable that sometimes the people that are obstructing the pathway do not even know they are doing it.

If you have a friend that is known to do this, let them know.

The first step is to admit that you have a problem.

The biggest trend in walking throughout the campus is traveling in groups. If there is one, just one slow-poke, the whole group turns into slow-moving zombies. It is almost like the saying, “if your friend jumps off a cliff then you will too” but instead, “if your friend walks like she is a sloth from the movie Zootopia, then you will too”. Then, when the group stops and obstructs the entire pathway, it creates a whole other issue.

The pace of walking varies throughout different regions of the country, and it seems that in the great state of Arizona, people just move at a slow pace. What some Arizonans do not seem to understand is that if they go to New York City or another fast-paced region, they might get trampled, pushed, flat-tired, and maybe scoffed at. Understanding that Cave Creek does not even remotely resemble New York City, there 8 ■ APRIL 17, 2017

is some slack to be cut.

The school seems to be in its own bubble, where general spacial awareness rules do not apply. Instead the rules seem to be:

1. Walk straight into oncoming pedestrian traffic.

2. Make out with your significant other in the middle of the quad. Make sure to make uncomfortable eye contact with at least 3 other people.

3. Cut people off whenever you see the opportunity.

Another issue that seems to be popping up throughout the school is no one knowing how to stand in a line. Some people are just trying to get their daily turkey and bacon sandwich, without having to feel like they are baby sitting

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a bunch of kindergarteners, and being cut in front of every two seconds A certain pet peeve of a lot of people is when someone does not know what is an appropriate distance when talking to you. I’m happy to hear about last night’s concert, but I don’t need to know what you ate for breakfast because your mouth is in my face!

To wrap it all up, just know that everyone is human and yes, some people make mistakes. But this is not second grade, and we should all know not to run across the campus screaming and banging on the vending machines.

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Arcology: preventing urban sprawl

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By KEELY DORAN g staff writer

ORTH of Phoenix, in the

SOFT SOUNDS mark the ringing of Solari bells. The bells forged at Arcosanti are a principal product of this unusual destination. 4JAMES MONROW

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middle of rolling fields and sheer drop offs lays an experimental town designed

by Paolo Soleri. Made out of concrete, wood, fiberglass and other recyclable materials this efficient conceptual community is home to over eighty people.

Soleri was an Italian-American architect who despised the ever expanding urban sprawl. To combat the detrimental, excessive construction of housing, he invented arcology. Arcology is the mixing of architecture and ecology to introduce complexity and encourage miniaturization.

Arcosanti rambles over 25 acres of land and is intended to partially sustain roughly 5,000 people. Currently, the structure is only about five percent of what Soleri originally designed. In about 700 years, the entire edifice will finally be complete.

“I think Soleri was trying to go for a self-sustaining city… I think he successfully designed it but it’s not built all the way,” said Griffin Adams, a senior.

Primarily designed by Soleri, there are bronzed and ceramic bells sold, as well as other artistic products like handmade jewelry, or paintings. One of the reasons this urban laboratory does not have as much exposure is the slow trickle of money.

The framework of Arcosanti was inspired by the inner workings of a living system. As a living system matures and evolves it becomes more complicated and compressed. Ideally, a city should function in the same manner, increasing quality of life while decreasing pollution, food scarcity and natural resource depletion.

“Designing all buildings like this would have a big impact because you take away all the pollution and emissions that come off,” said Adams.

A phrase coined by Soleri is “lean alternative”, which is the antithesis of hyper consumption. This lean alternative is comprised of seven design principles, the key three being proximity, the urban-human scale and ecological envelope. Proximity dictates that all aspects of life can be experienced in a close space. Learning, living, leisure and working should all be interchangeable in a communal open space. In a typical city, the amount of space used is unproportional to the need of citizens.

“We should prevent urban sprawl because of land availability. They don't make anymore of it, reusing land that closer to the urban core benefits us all over time,” said Roger Gannon, an architect.

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“It felt like a real old west town. All of Best known for its deserts, cowboys, and the workers there were dressed in their gunslingers, Arizona is home to multiple western get up,” said Jones. old western towns such as Tombstone, Another popular western town is Jerome, Bisbee, and many more. Some of Jerome, a mining spot, to ghost town, to these towns date back to the 1800’s, while booming hotspot. Filled with old fashothers are relatively new. Nevertheless, ioned saloons and bars, Jerome is a flash each town is rich in history, culture, and to the past. the old fashioned spirit of the west.

“It’s cool, they’ve [Jerome] got a lit“Get a feel for the history that Arizona tle movie theatre and there's historihas to offer, you get to see cal stuff you can look at,” said the history in person when “Get a feel for Christopher Dodrill, a history you visit old west places,” teacher. the history that said Taylor Strasser, a Voted by USA Today readers senior. as the best historic small town Arizona has to Tombstone, which is offer. You get to in America, Bisbee is filled to located south of Tucson the brim with art and stories and near the border of see the history of the past. Originally, it was a Mexico, is one of the most in person when copper mining camp and evenfamous old western towns tually it became the largest city you visit old west in the country. in between San Francisco and “We like to go and see all places” St. Louis. It is home to Arizona’s the cool buildings, we like first golf course, the state’s first Taylor Strasser, a to go on ghost tours there, community library, and possisenior. the history is cool and I bly the nation’s oldest baseball liked hearing about all the baseball field. old gun fights and all of the different peoClose to home, in the midst of Cave ple,” said Samantha Jones, a junior.

Creek, lies Frontier Town. Old shops, a Tombstone is best known for its gun- wedding chapel, a cemetery, and a galfight at the O.K. Corral and had a movie lows practically turns back the hands of based off of the famous event. time.

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Digging the desert

Cave Creek is filled with archaeological history

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up in the air

Hot air balloon companies across the valley offer unique experiences and scenic desert views for anyone willing to fly over 2,000 feet in the sky

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the sun is rising or setting, this time of the year, a hot air balloon can always be spotted in the distance. From now until May, rides are being offered by multiple companies across the valley.

“I was very anxious about going into a hot air balloon, but once we got in the basket, the experience of getting out there in the sky and looking down at the beautiful scenery is amazing,” said Teresa Hall, a physics teacher.

Hot air balloons are able to work because the air in the balloon is heated up by a burner made out of propane cylinders, making it ‘hot air.’ Because heat rises, this allows the balloon to fly in the sky over 2,000 feet up.

“If you want to go higher, they put more heat in the balloon, and if you want to go lower, they don’t use heat for awhile,” said Kayla McQueen, a senior, who has rode in a hot air balloon.

Rainbow Ryders is one com-

pany that offers hot air balloon balloon can take off or not. rides. One adult ticket for a They cancel rides if it is rainsunrise ride is $135, and a sun- ing, windy, and sometimes set ride is $209. They also have even when it is cloudy. If the a private balloon ride option weather is bad on the day the which is $375 per person. ride is scheduled, it will be Another company that does rescheduled in hopes of better hot air balloon rides is APEX weather. balloons. Prices range from Phoenix is not the only area $195 for a morning ride, to $225 that offers hot air balloon rides. dollars for an afternoon ride.

Sedona has their very own Red The entire experience last Rock Balloon Adventure comthree to four hours. Either at pany. A ride over the red rocks the beginning will cost $225 per or end of the “You never realize person during ride, dependsunrise only. how high up they ing on the com“In the aftergo and it’s fun pany, snacks noon, the winds and mimobecause they take come up in sas for the Sedona so it is you through the adults will be harder to control included. the balloon,” said mountains so you “You never Hall. get to experience realize how Make sure a lot of different high up they to dress for the go and it’s experience. The views.” fun because balloon is powKayla McQueen, a they take you ered by fire that senior through the allows to balloon mountains so you get to expe- to rise which blows down on rience a lot of different views,” the passengers during the said McQueen. whole ride. Therefore, the temHow long the balloon can fly perature in the basket can get depends on the weather, but hot. is typically an hour. Weather “I would totally recomdetermines whether the mend it for the memories, but

dress appropriately because it gets hot,” said Sophie Evans, a junior who rode in a balloon earlier this year.

Also, when it is time to land the balloon they will try and land it in an open area. Sometimes, they will hit bushes and run into other plants when trying to land, which can make the landing rough.

“The nerve-wracking part for me was landing, because how the hot air balloon lands is that it’s on the side so you pretty much have your back on the ground,” said McQueen.

The baskets are quite large, meaning that they can hold up to sixteen people in them comfortably. Since most people have never been in a hot air balloon, tickets to this experience can be used as a gift.

“I went because it was a Valentine's Day gift, and my husband surprised me with a hot air balloon ride,” said Hall.

Take a ride in a hot air balloon before it gets to be too hot.

Hot air balloon season typically last October through May.

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Filled with ancient artifacts and primordial structures, Cave Creek practically bursts at the seams with Arizona history, making it a prime location for archaeological digs.

Archaeological findings are prevalent all around Cave Creek in areas like Spur Cross, Foothills, and the Hohokam Valley.

“Cave Creek...Idont know much, I do know that there are indian ruines all around,” said Robert Reisener, a geology teacher. Groups like the Arizona Archaeological Society exist to preserve ancient archaeological findings as well as to offer tours, workshops, and informative lessons.

“I’ve run into many ruins up by Spur Cross and Bartlett lake and even some caves off major roads,” said Reisener.

Another opportunity to become immersed in archaeology is the Frontier Town archaeological dig event. Experts take anyone interested to dig for archaeological findings.

Although the digs are not always successful, the experience is still innovative and educational.

At Cactus Shadows, archeology can be explored in the geology class. The class plans to take a fossil-related field trip for archaeology soon.

“Before I took the class, I probably would have never considered going into archaeology, but now that I've learned more, I could see myself doing it. There's also a lot of good money to be made in it,” said Trent Kennard, a junior taking geology.

The class also focuses on the formation of rock.

“It’s really cool because you learn all of this interesting stuff, like I didn't even know the earth was 4.6 billion years old until I took the class,” said Asher Melrose, a junior in geology.

In Cave Creek, there are many ancient rock structures for geologists and archaeologists to study.

Desperation Ranch is being investigated by the Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society (AAHS). Now named the Cave Creek Midden Site, it is home to artifacts from the American Southwest period.

At the Cave Creek Museum, an array of archaeological finds ranging from the year zero to present day are on display. There are pottery pieces, stone tools, arrowheads, and many others. Most of these were found at Spur Cross Ranch.

AN ANCIENT NAVITE AMERICAN PETROGLYPH, found in Spur Cross Ranch in Cave Creek. 4 LOGAN LARKIN

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By ZOIE LAMBESIS g staff writer

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Wet n’ Wild Sports NEWS

and the water gets warmer, people are making their way to the lake to take on water sports such as wakeboarding and waterskiing.

“Main reason people do water sports is because it is hot here in Arizona, and who wants to go hiking and biking in the heat when you can be in the water,” said Stacey Kairis, a physical education teacher.

Wakeboarding has become more popular over the years, and many competitive competitions like the World Wakeboard Association, take place all over the country. However, most people do wakeboarding as a hobby during the summer.

“I continued wakeboarding simply because, once you get the basics down, learning tricks is so satisfying,” said Nicolette Dorame, a junior who wakeboards.

The sport is similar in many ways to snowboarding, but they are not exactly the same, the edging between the two are different. Things to take note when learning how to wakeboard: let the boat pull you up, put pressure on the heels of the foot, and lean back.

“For people who are learning, keeping your chest close to your knees is key for getting up, and the next hardest thing to learn is to not stand up to early,” said Dorame.

Another popular water sport is water skiing. Some tips from USA Water Ski are to keep knees bent at all times, let the boat pull the skis up, do not try and pull yourself up, and to have straight arms.

When practicing these sports it is important to try them out when the water is calm and not choppy. The ride is smoother, and for beginners it will not be as hard to get up when the water is calm.

Wakesurfing is another water sport that is gaining popularity. This way of surfing can be dangerous since the surfer is just a few feet away from the boat. But having an inboard boat can reduce the chance of injury. These types of boats have the propeller placed under the boat instead of an inboard or outboard or outboard boat which has the propeller exposed.

This style of surfing is similar to ocean surfing, considering that in both cases neither of the feet are strapped down. Once the surfer is up on their feet they eventually throw the rope that helped them get up on the boat or to a friend on the boat. They then keep their momentum by applying weight on their front foot.

“Wake surfing is much different than water skiing or wakeboarding because the board is shorter and the rope that is used to help pull yourself up is thicker,” said Sophia Hancock, a junior who does many watersports.

Something that does not take much technical skill is tubing. Tubing is a favorite among many kids and teenagers. The simple sport can be done with any tube that is towable. Some tubes are one person and some can hold up to four people or more.

“My favorite thing to do at the lake is to go tubing. It takes no skill, you just sit there and enjoy the wild ride,” said Hancock.

The hot weather is coming soon, and water sports are a sure way to beat the heat.

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OPINION

FAITH HASHER

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“Others may believe that it is the right of passage to upperclassmen adn everyone has to wait their own turn. In reality, they [underclassmen] worked just as hard to excel as juniors and seniors.

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qualify to go to State, but everyone automatically assumes it is about upperclassmen when, in reality, there are many underclassmen who go to State as well. These underclassmen do not get the recognition they deserve. Although it is rare for underclassmen to go to state, they should still be recognized.

Obviously, at the beginning of the season, the veterans are put into play at first, because they have the most experience and an established record. Usually, underclassmen are put into play when they start doing better in practice or have a chance to prove themselves.

It is important to realize that the upperclassman who are get-

ting scholarships for their sport as seniors most likely have been thriving in their sports for the previous three years. For example, Kaley Dodd, a junior, has gone to State for the past three years in track and field. As a freshman she got second in high jump.

Another examples is Katie Deininger, a junior, who got second in State her freshman year, first her sophomore year, and second again as a junior for dive.

Underclassmen are also looked at by colleges. Even though colleges tend to look at juniors and seniors more, they still look for the few exceptional underclassman.

Upperclassmen are usually talked about during announcements as well

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bus, the air half filled with muted excitement, half with apathy. For the as shown in magazines such as the Some coaches, no matter what, past eight years, Mark Lauch, a zoology Local Sports Beat, but there is no rec- put in the upperclassmen instead of teacher been bringing his students ognition for the freshmen or sopho- underclassmen, even ifhas the younger mores. one is better. put them in toThey themay World Wildlife Zoo after spring The cheerleaders have won 10 because they have more experience, break. state championships over the past 12 they have been there longer or they years and the team is almost always may have better leadership skills.thing I get out of it is that “The biggest composed of girls from every grade, Others may believe that it is a the kids get to relive their childhood. definitely a freshman or sophomore right of passage to upperclassmen they spend soown much time in an acaon the team when they have won all and everyone has to wait their those titles. turn. In reality, they worked just demic environment, seeing them out of This past year, Delaney Dopp and as hard to excel at a state level as it is always nice,” said Lauch.

Riley Lerew are just two the fresh- juniors or seniors. man who were on the team that So, the nextWith time an underclassroughly forty students, one bus helped them win state. men is heading to state, the school departed at eight sharp on Friday April For the past three years the should show some recognition 7.very Andifficult hour for long track and field board has not been because it is theseride was spent either updated. Multiple athletes have bro- athletes to compete against more about baby animals, sleeping or the talking ken records over the years and no experienced upperclassmen. they hoped to see. one knows about their potential.

While fun, the■ trip APRIL 17, 2017 21 also served an educational purpose. Throughout the year students have studied everything from aquatic to avian life. Traveling to the zoo let’s diagrams come to life, and students can relate structures they have memorized to living, moving creatures.

“We’ve been learning about all these different animals and physically seeA MEERKAT STARES INTO ing them was amazing,” said Tatiana THE DISTANCE, at the World Bartolini, a senior.

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Caity Bonine explores archery and features the students and teachers who participate in the skill-oriented sport The age old practice of archery continues to draw people in, whether that means for sport or hunting. Historically, archery was used for hunting and combative purposes, but nowadays is often practiced as a recreational activity or a competitive sport.

“What I like most about archery is that it is like hiking with a goal,” said Becki Meils, a senior.

There are various types of archery which include target archery, field archery, clout archery, 3D archery, crossbow archery, flight archery, ski archery, and horseback archery.

Competitions are held indoors or outdoors for target archery between 18 and 90 meters from the target. According to topendsports.com, archery was approved as a Summer Olympics sport in 1900.

“I joined a team when I was in 8th grade and I used to do competitions where we got as far as State and Nationals and got

the chance to go to Worlds in Wisconsin,” said Olivia Stickel, a junior.

Archery is also used as a more intimate form of hunting. As opposed to hunting with a rifle, which can be used from hundreds of yards away, bow hunters are restricted to around 40 yards away from their targets. Recurve bows or compound bows can be used for bow hunting.

“My dad and his friends used to hunt with recurve bows so being around them influenced me. When I was a sophomore in high school I started practicing with my own recurve bow,” said Steve Bebee, principal. “Now I shoot a G5 Quest, which is a compound bow.”

Recurve bows are the only type of bows permitted in the Olympics. According to thebestcompoundbows.com, the main difference between a traditional recurve bow and a compound bow is the “let off” point. When drawing back a recurve bow, it is easy at first and gets more difficult the more it is extended and then must be held

in this position until the shot is taken.

With a compound bow, at first the string is harder to pull back until it reaches the “let off” point, and becomes easy to hold back.

This is why the compound bow is used more for hunting rather than for sport because hunters will often need to hold the string of the bow back for much longer while watching their target and waiting for access to a good shot.

Archers must practice regularly in order to stay on target.

“I used to shoot yearround all the time but now I just start shooting a few weeks before I hunt,” said Bebee.

“Close to a

hunt I try to shoot every night in my backyard or go to Ben Avery and walk their animal course.”

There are many archery ranges in Arizona where people can go to brush up on their skills. According to the Arizona Game and Fish Department, local archery ranges include Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix, Seven-Mile Hill Shooting Range in Golden Valley, Northern Arizona Shooting Range in Flagstaff, Silver Creek Archery Range in Show Low, and Usery Mountain Shooting Range and Archery Range in Mesa.

BECKI MEILS, GOLF “When I got the scholarship I was really excited, but in the way that grows over a couple of days.

I’m really excited to get to play golf in a completely different way.”

IN THE MIDDLE OF

SKYLAR CARDOZA, SOFTBALL

THE DESERT, Trevor Gannon practices his archery skills with a compound bow.

“I can’t even put into words how grateful I am to be able to play at the next level My softball career was almost ended due to an ongoing injury but I was lucky enough to recover.”

4SEAN GANNON

OPINION FAITH HASHER

“Being topless in public may or may not be for every woman, but they should have the legal freedom to decide for themselves.”

SHIRTS OR SKINS After years of boys cross country runners being able to remove their shirts for a long distance run, girl runners are advocating for their turn.

One small step for women, two exposed breasts for humankind.

Unfortunately, today there are many people who discriminate against women athletes by not allowing them to take off their shirts, something that is taken for granted by men. For example, during cross country and track, the distance athletes run off campus and the boys are allowed to take off their shirt, however, the girls are not. This is wrong. People may not always agree with this decision, but there should be equality between genders.

According to www.outsideonline.com, after several arrests and protests, men finally won their basic human right to be topless in public in 1936.

Today there are 37 states in the USA that still arrest women for this same freedom.

Being topless in public may or may not be for every woman, but they should have the legal freedom to decide for themselves. There is a campaign known as #freethenipple which represents the right for women to go shirtless.

All athletes are supposed to wear shirts on campus, but this is off campus. These athletes run six plus miles and all they ask for is to take off their shirt to keep cool. All of the girls run off campus.

Wearing a shirt would be the athletes’ choice. It should not be the school's decision to run without a shirt on.

On the other hand, some people may be uncomfortable with letting their daughter or loved one run without a shirt. There is also a fear that, especially in Arizona, people will overheat faster. Keeping a

shirt on will result in getting sweaty but drying, which will cool your body. According to midpackrunner.com, running shirtless increases sun exposure and, therefore, the risk of melanoma.

There are many ways to show equality between men and women when it comes to running shirtless. One option is to change the rule by making everyone wear a shirt or no one wear a shirt. The second option is to make it illegal or legal in all states to run shirtless.

On September 11th, the cross country team at Foothills Technology High School announced at a meeting that all members of team were required to wear a shirt.

Running shirtless will decrease your overall weight resulting in you running faster.

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AlexaaHokanson, a senior, isher furthering her track and Alexa Hokanson, senior, is furthering track and career at Grand CanyoninUniversity in the field career atfield Grand Canyon University the fall with an fall with an athletic scholarship.

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Hokanson runs the 200,runs 400 the and200, 800 400 and 800 meter sprints. meter sprints.

“I sport love this sport “I love this receive both because both PEYTON KUEHN,“To receive“To PEYTON KUEHN, BECKI BECKI MEILS, GOLFMEILS, GOLF because other like other like FOOTBALL FOOTBALL and academic sports andsports academic there is always sports, theresports, is always room for improvement room for improvement “When I got the “When I got the scholarships you scholarships you “It feels good “It feels good scholarship I was scholarship I was and you can actually and you can actually to be rewarded to be rewarded really excited,really excited, have to have a certain a certain for putting in the have to have for putting in the see it numthrough the numsee it through the but in the waybut in the way time and efforttime and effort bers. sports Most team sports of drive bers. and Most team amount ofamount drive and that grows over that grows over over these past over these past a couple of days. a couple of days. involve others to make to make four years.” four years.” dedication...it’s ainvolve lot others dedication...it’s a lot I’m really excited I’m really excited better in play. them betterthem in play. get to play golf to get to play to golf of blood of blood sweat andsweat and on the other hand Track on the Track other hand in a completely in a completely reliesmyself on me, myself relies on me, different way.”different way.” tears.” tears.” and I toand get it done and and I to get it done Jim Swetter, athletic Jim Swetter, athletic to push you coaches to coaches push you director. director. andas teammates as well,” and teammates well,” said Hokanson. said Hokanson.

Many skills can be Many skills can be learned through playing learned through playing sportshigh throughout highbeyond. school and beyond.

Skills such as sports throughout school and Skills such as determination towards a goal determination and working and hardworking towardshard a goal can play a can play a role inatsucceeding role in succeeding a sport. at a sport.

“IfinI hadn't ran in Ihigh school, wouldknown have never known “If I hadn't ran high school, would haveInever aboutI this I had. High taught me that about this talent had. talent High school track school taught track me that hard work and determination can go a Ilong hard work and determination can go a long ways. just ways. I just to keep my said motivation,” said Hokanson. need to keepneed my motivation,” Hokanson.

Another who istheir continuing love of sports Another athlete who athlete is continuing love of their sports SKYLAR CARDOZA, SKYLAR CARDOZA, through college is senior, Mehan.

Mehan has been through college is senior, Scott Mehan.Scott Mehan has been SOFTBALL SOFTBALL playing baseball was three years playing baseball since he wassince threeheyears old, and hasold, and has “I can’t even put “I can’t even put an scholarship academic scholarship Arizona State received anreceived academic to Arizona to State into words how into words how University with walk a preferred on baseball spot on the baseball University with a preferred on spotwalk on the grateful I am to grateful I am to be able to play be able to play team. team. at the next level at the next level [baseball] helped me become more mentally “It [baseball]“Ithas helped has me become more mentally My softball career My softball career toughmany and create many with friendships with my teammates,” tough and create friendships my teammates,” was almost ended was almost ended due to an ongoing due to an ongoing said Mehan. said Mehan. injury but I was injury but I was Being a student is not just aboutacathe sports, acaBeing a student athlete is notathlete just about the sports, enough to lucky enough lucky to demics can play a big part in getting scholarships for coldemics can play a big part in getting scholarships for colrecover.” recover.” lege. berequires able to play requires a certain grade point averlege. To be able to To play a certain grade point average,ofand a levelon of and maturity onfield. and off the field. age, and a level maturity off the “To receive bothacademic sports and academic scholarships you “To receive both sports and scholarships you to have a certain amount of drive andJust dedication. Just have to have have a certain amount of drive and dedication. it’s atraining lot of years training knowing theknowing athleticsthe partathletics of it, it’spart a lotofofit,years to this, it’s asweat lot of and blood sweat and tears to kind leading up toleading this, it’sup a lot of blood tears to kind get toand that to want on. to continue of get to thatofpoint to point want and to continue Knowingon. Knowing SCOTT MEHAN, BASEBALL SCOTT MEHAN, BASEBALL ALEXA HOKANSON, ALEXA HOKANSON, collegiate athletics in a alot of time casesjob, a full collegiate athletics is in a lot of is cases full youtime job, you “I was “I was TRACK ANDTRACK FIELD AND FIELD required to go year train year around and just are required are to go year around, trainaround, year around and just speechless but speechless but very excited atvery excited at from personal they experience they you are and paying from personal experience are paying theyyou and they “I feel very “I feel very the same timethe same time grateful and grateful and expect you to do whatever for their expect you to do whatever you can for you theircan athletics.

It athletics. It when I got thewhen I got the accomplishedaccomplished takes a certain dedication from an athlete to do that,” said takes a certain dedication from an athlete to do that,” said opportunity toopportunity to all of my knowing all ofknowing my Swetter, athletics director.

Jim Swetter, Jim athletics director. play for ASU. play I’m for ASU. I’m hard work paid hard work paid looking forward looking forward Playing a sport is an a opportunity Playing a sport in college is in an college opportunity lot of stu- a lot of stuoff. I am mostoff. I am most to get better as to get better as excited aboutexcited about athletes strive for, aand a lot ofand dedication and dent athletesdent strive for, and it takes lot it oftakes dedication a player and a player and to do continuing to continuing do work to achieve. hard work tohard achieve. person while in person while in what I love for what I love for four more years.” four more years.”

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The CSPress asks student athletes...

The CSPress asks student athletes...

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Do think you think professional athletes get paid too much?

Do you professional athletes get paid too much?

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going to say that there’s “I’m going to “I’m say that there’s a lotwith thatdoing comes with doing a lot that comes professional sports just because professional sports just because youfor have to payand for traveling and you have to pay traveling youfor have to pay forit equipment, it you have to pay equipment, depends on the sport too.” depends on the sport too.”

SIERRA FLUEGAL, A JUNIOR SIERRA FLUEGAL, A JUNIOR SOCCER PLAYER SOCCER PLAYER

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CHENEY COURTNEY, A JUNIOR CHENEY COURTNEY, A JUNIOR SWIMMER SWIMMER

“I think it’s reasonable because “I think it’s reasonable because one who’s playing a sport any one who’sany playing a sport has itbeen playing has been playing since they it since they were Players two or three. were two or three. have Players have their been workingbeen their working whole lives towhole lives to getpoint.” to a certain point.” get to a certain

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the NEWSPAPER of Cactus shadows high school in Cave Creek, Arizona

CraCking down on human traffiCking The Dream Center, a local organization, is working to help victims of human trafficking all across the country

By AnnAlee BArnett g sports editor

A problem worthy of presidential attention is sweeping the nation: human trafficking. In most cases, it seems to be that human trafficking is a distant and foreign issue, however, what most do not realize is that human trafficking is present in their own backyards.

The Trump Administration announced several weeks ago their involvement in stopping human trafficking.

“It’s about time, it’s a major problem,” said Brad Penner, a police officer. Penner is involved in several efforts to stop human trafficking, including the FBI Federal Task Force on human trafficking when it deals with child exportation and sex trafficking.

The issue was originally brought up by Ivanka Trump and was later adopted by President Trump. The President stated in an article that he will be directing the departments of Justice and Homeland Security to review the sources being poured into fighting human trafficking. The President also stated that it was a topic that was “not talked about enough.”

In Arizona, the number of hotline calls concerning human trafficking has more than doubled over the last few years and, according to National Human Trafficking Hotline Data, Arizona saw a 30 percent increase in human trafficking in 2016.

“There are variables that make it more public, the police force and the public are also very involved, which makes it more public. It is a problem, and we’re trying to combat it,” said Dominique Roe’ Sepowitz, director of the Office for Sex Trafficking Intervention Research or STIR. STIR is in the school of Social Work at Arizona State University and is within the college

see HUMAN TRAFFICKING on page 2

Adrenaline junky It only takes the mention of adventure to get Annalee Barnett excited. Born in Arizona, but raised in California, Barnett has always had the spirit of adventure. “As a little girl, Annie was never afraid to ride the rollercoasters or do the crazy rides,” said Angel Barnett, the mother of Barnett.

As Barnett grew, her spirit for adventure and need for excitement came with her. As a child growing up in California, visits to Disneyland were frequent. Barnett’s favorite attraction was the Tower of Terror, a ride set in a huantyed hotel that took you up several stories and then dropped you. Barnett loved the feeling of “butterflies” in her stomach.

In 2006, Barnett and her family moved back to Arizona so that her father could take over her grandfather’s church. Barnett immeaditley transformed from a California girl into an Arizonan desert rat. She spent hours exploring the desert wildnerness in the wash beind her house.

In the year of 2011, Barnett and her family went to the annual Arizona State Fair where for the first time, they had bungee jumping. Barnett and her mother, Angel, both jumped from more than 130 feet off the ground from a small platform.

Into Barnett’s teenage years, she became even more of an adrenaline junky.

She and her friends would drive out to lakes around the state to find good cliff jumping spots, or they would go off roading in the middle of the desert.

The summer of 2015, Bar-

WHILE TRAILBLAZING NEAR TOM’S THUMB,

Annalee Barnett, Natalie Mcknight, and Sydney Reeder pose for a picture on a boulder by the trail head.

nett’s child hood friend’s Trysten and Sydney Reeder, took Barnett on a trailblaze up an unchartered mountain near Tom’s Thumb.

“It’s a pretty intense climb, there’s no real trail, tons of cliffs and crevices, plus a network of caves at the top.

You’re pretty much free climbing the entire time,” said Sydney Reeder. Barnett immeaditley fell in love with with the danger of the hike and began to find other mountains to trail blaze.

On April 1, 2017, Barnett, Dudzinski, Stiefel, and Natalie Mcknight, set out on a camping trip to to Oak Creek Canyon in Sedona, Arizona. The group was well packed, but not at all prepared. They hiked six miles up a river out of cell reception range. When the sun began to set, they failed to reach the camp site and had to instead camp ono a wet stretch of sand that was 15 feet in every direction.

“Things didn’t really go as planned,” said Mcknight, Barnett’s number one best friend. They barely got a fire started and Barnett lost her sleepinf bag down the river. The temperature was in the low 40s. Walking through chest high water, the group had to check for hyporthermia constantly. Although the trip was full of danger and fear, Barnett considers it one of her favorites.

When Barnett is older, she plans on traveling to Greece and Machu Pichu and eventually going on to be a foreign correspondant, which comes with an entire new lead of adventures.

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