Avianna's Portfolio Spring 2019

Aviannas Portfolio

Spring 2019

Reflections Reflections

Reflection One Just like every other semester in this class, I feel that I have grown tremendously. This class has pushed me out of my comfort zone and taught me more about real-life skills than any other class I have taken.

In terms of actual production skills, I have continued to learn how to use InDesign.

Even though I already knew how to use InDesign from last semester, I feel like InDesign is like playing an instrument, there is always more you can learn. Another skill that this class has taught me is how important deadlines are, which is definitely a skill that I will need for college and my career. Two things that I need should continue to improve on is my writing and editing skills.

As mentioned in the previous paragraph, I have learned how important deadlines are. I realize how important they are because I always meet them. Next year as editor-in-chief, I will help struggling staff members meet their deadlines, hopefully making them realize how important they are.

Teamwork is something that I think I struggle with. I would rather just do everything myself so I know it will get done instead of having to rely on other people to get it done.

Communication is a big part of teamwork that I will continue to work on. I have learned that working as a team is one of the biggest factors for not only getting the paper done, but also doing a good job.

In all honesty, I have not learned anything new about journalism ethics this semester because I already know how important they are. That is something I understood since I first joined this class.

I am extremely dedicated to this paper and I hope I was a great asset for the staff this semester. I believe my ability to solve problems and meet deadlines is what made a good asset. For example, I got three interviews and wrote an entire article in less than a day, and half of the sports section was done by me (I do not mean edited by me, but actually written, researched, photographed by me).

As an editor, the biggest problem that I faced was when the staff members would not get their work done. I learned how to make up for those people who would not do anything by either being proactive and doing it myself of over assigning articles and photos so that way I would always have enough for my pages. My greatest weakness in this class is communication and patience. Although I feel my communication skills have improved this year, I know I need to work on my patience will the staff members who do not do anything. Next year as editor-inchief, I will be a better leader by communicating with the staff and the other editors, as well having more patience. I have learned that it is ok to ask for help, which has helped me, and will continue to help me with my patience.

Each semester that I have been in this class, I have continued to learn and grow as a writer, editor, leader, and any other role I was put in. I am excited for this class next year and I know that I will continue to grow even more, especially as editor-in-chief.

Reflection Two My most significant piece of work this semester is the front page article I wrote for the February issue about the border wall debate and the government shutdown.

Since it is the only front page issue I have written, I think it is the most significant. It was also my best piece of work this semester because I feel that it well written.

Despite the fact that it was the longest article I have ever written for the paper at 1000 words, it was surprisingly easy to write. I found it easy to write and feel the word count because it was a topic that I found interesting. To be honest, if I had to write about the water or homelessness crisis, I probably would have struggled a lot more.

As I said earlier, this article is my best work so far, not only because it was the front page article, but because I think this article was well written. Because it was a topic that I found interesting, I think I did a good job of thoroughly explaining the situation in my writing. I also thought my interviews for that article were really good, especially the adult one.

The article was a lot easier to write then I thought. I didn’t struggle with it at all, and to my surprise it hadn’t really changed that much after editing. A few typos/spelling errors were fixed, but content wise, nothing was changed or cut.

The reason why I was surprised that not much got changed was because I felt like I could have done a better job of keeping the article subjective.

This article was a little different to write then most of the other ones I have written, mostly because it was more serious. I don’t know why, but I hardly ever write news articles, so this was definitely a change of pace from the opinion or sports articles I normally write. Writing this article felt more serious and important, which is probably what made me do a better job.

The hardest part about writing this article was trying to keep it objective. It was harder than I thought to keep my opinion out of it because I had a very strong opinion on that particular topic. I found that interviewing people that I disagreed with was definitely the hardest part about keeping the article objective. If there is one thing about the article that isn’t good, it’s probably how subjective it is, or isn’t.

I am extremely proud of the finished product because it was a lot of work to get it done. I did a lot of research on the topic and it took me a long time to write, so when I did finally finish it, I was even more proud of it. Another reason why I am proud of it is because it is a pretty cool feeling to see an article written by you on the front page, especially knowing that you worked hard on it.

This article is the one that I worked the hardest on and learned the most from, which is why it is the one that I am the most proud of. The fact that it is the front page article is why I consider my most significant piece of work I did this semester.

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Walled in

Border wall causes longest government shutdown to date.

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The newspaper of Cactus Shadows High School in Cave Creek, Arizona February 8, 2019 vol. 10, no.5

INSIDE

WELCOMING A NEW TEACHER

Cactus Shadows welcomes Nicolas Stowers, the newest addition to the Math Department. Grant Richardson sits down with Stowers as he starts his first semester on campus.

See story on page 4

TEA BREAK Emma Bauer explores the English Tea Room, a popular tourist spot in Carefree.

See story on page 16

GIRLS SOCCER HEADS TO REGIONALS

The girls Varsity soccer team heads to regionals in hopes of winning big. Frida Alvarado reports on how they prepare for the big game.

See story on page 22

REACHING OUT FOR

HELP, Donald Trump, the President of the United States, shut down the government for 35 days, breaking the record for the longest shutfown to date in hopes of finding a way to fund the border wall. In the QR code below, Max Soleto and Miah Thirion, both video editors, investigate the issue.

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he government shutdown came to a halt on January 25, marking an end to the longest shutdown in U.S. history at 35 days.

However, the reopening of the government will not last, as President Trump has signed a bill consisting of a three-week temporary reopening of the government.

The shutdown was fueled by disagreements over funding for a border wall and illegal immigration and remained shut down due to the two sides being unable to come to an agreement. Many Democrats oppose the plan for the wall, as Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi called the wall “immoral.”. “[The shutdown] is an ineffective way to get what’s desired. The bigger problem is how the two sides define border security. It’s frustrating because both sides have set themselves and neither one is budging,” said Geoff Johnson, a history teacher.

The shutdown began on December 22 when Democrats refused to support a continuing resolution that included money for the border wall, and continued not to support it when they took control of Congress on January 3.

Building a wall at the Mexico-US border was one of the main campaign promises for Trump’s election in 2016, as many Americans think that illegal immigration is a problem. The idea is that building a wall at the border will stop both illegal immigrants and drugs from entering the United States.

“Our country is a melting pot. To ignore the history is just wrong, so of course I think there are better solutions than a wall,” said Halle Ata-Abadi, a senior.

Many Democrats do not think that building a wall will help. According to US Border Patrol, over half of illegal immigrants come here through tunnels or by overstaying their visa, and the majority of drugs come through legal ports of entry, including marijuana, heroin, and cocaine.

“I think the wall would help with drugs and human trafficking because that’s definitely a huge problem right now,” says Derek Pederson, a junior.

The Mexico-US border is 1,993 long, stretching from San Diego to south Texas. Out of the 1,993 miles, 700 of those have fencing. There are some stretches of land that do not have a fence or any border control agents.

Democrats have suggested that the money used to fund the wall should go to hiring more border patrols or technology that would also deter illegal immigration.

President Trump is trying to avoid the next government shutdown on February 15, saying that he will secure the border “with or without Congress.” However, with less than two years

left in office (barring re-election), he faces a big challenge in getting the wall done, especially since not much progress has been made so far, and the House is now controlled by Democrats.

“Assuming he doesn’t get re-elected, I don’t realistically think the wall will get done,” said Pederson.

The President is not alone in hoping to avoid another shutdown, as the effects of the last one were felt throughout the country. Roughly 800,000 government employed workers did not get paid during the shutdown, including park rangers, mail services, and TSA officers. U.S. customs and border patrol agents also did not receive pay. 102 Congress members also rejected pay during the partial shutdown, with even more donating their check’s to charity.

Due to the length of this shutdown, it cost the government 11 billion dollars, which is more than Trump wanted for the wall and it may be more expensive to repay all of the Federal employees then it would have to keep the government open.

“I think the wall should be built, but at the same time I feel bad for the people who aren’t getting paid,” said Pederson.

These unresolved arguments are what led to the disagreement between Republicans and Democrats in Congress, creating the government shutdown in the first place.

“Mr. Trump feels that he would lose respect if he backed down from the wall and the Democrats don’t feel that a wall would be effective.

I feel that there is a better way to negotiate this,” said Johnson.

Many Americans were surprised to see President Trump temporarily back down from his hard-fought stance on the wall, but the growing disruption and mounting pressure left him with few options.

According to recent polls, 58 percent of Americans blame the President for the shutdown. 30 percent of Republicans also blame Trump, in addition to 73 percent of his party claiming that he is partly responsible. This reflects on the President’s approval rating, which currently stands at just 34 percent, according to some polls. That is down eight points from before the shutdown, when the approval rating was at 42 percent. To put this in perspective, President Obama’s approval rating never dipped below 40 percent.

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Original The government shutdown came to a halt on January 25, marking an end to the longest shutdown in U.S. history at 35 days. However, the reopening of the government will not last, as President Trump has signed a bill consisting of a three-week temporary reopening of the government.

The shutdown was caused by disagreements over funding for a border wall and illegal immigration and remained shut down due to the two sides being unable to come to an agreement. Many Democrats oppose the plan for the wall, as Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi called the wall “immoral.”. “[The shutdown] is an ineffective way to get what’s desired. The bigger problem is how the two sides define border security. It’s frustrating because both sides have set themselves and neither one is budging,” says Geoffrey Johnson, a history teacher.

The shutdown began on December 22 when Democrats refused to support a continuing resolution that included money for the border wall, and continued not to support it when they took control of Congress on January 3.

Building a wall at the Mexico-US border was one of the main campaign promises for Trump’s election in 2016, as many Americans think that illegal immigration is a problem. The idea is that building a wall at the border will stop both illegal immigrants and drugs from entering the United States.

“Our country is a melting pot. To ignore the history is just wrong, so of course I think there are better solutions than a wall,” said Halle Ata-Abadi, a senior.

Many Democrats do not think that building a wall will help. According to US Border Patrol, over half of illegal immigrants come here through tunnels or by overstaying their visa, and the majority of drugs come through legal ports of entry, including marijuana, heroin, and cocaine.

“I think the wall would help with drugs and human trafficking because that’s definitely a huge problem right now,” says Derek Pederson, a junior.

The Mexico-US border is 1,993 long, stretching from San Diego to south Texas. Out of the 1,993 miles, 700 of those have fencing. There are some stretches of land that do not have a fence or any border control agents. Democrats have suggested that the money used to fund the wall should go to hiring more border patrols or technology that would also deter illegal immigration.

President Trump is trying to avoid the next government shutdown on February 15, saying that he will secure the border “with or without Congress.”

However, with less than two years left in office (barring re-election), he faces a big challenge in getting the wall done, especially since not much progress has been made so far, and the House is now controlled by Democrats.

“Assuming he doesn’t get re-elected, I don’t realistically think the wall will get done,” said Pederson.

The President is not alone in hoping to avoid another shutdown, as the effects of the last one were felt throughout the country. Roughly 800,000 government employed workers did not get paid during the shutdown, including park rangers, mail services, and TSA officers. U.S. customs and border patrol agents also did not receive pay. 102 congress members also rejected pay during the partial shutdown, with even more donating their check’s to charity. Due to the length of this shutdown, it cost the government 11 billion dollars, which is more than Trump wanted for the wall and it may be more expensive to repay all of the federal employees then it would have to keep the government open.

Reflection Three

The first piece of work that I am proud of is the opinion piece from the April issue about women being drafted into the military. I choose this article because I had a strong opinion on the situation. I put a lot of effort into writing this and I am really proud of the way it turned out.

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Women should be required to register for draft With an on-going fight for equality, mandatory registration for women in the military draft is another step towards full equal rights.

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Houston ruled that the exclusion of women from the Selective Service Act is unconstitutional. This sparked a debate on whether or not women should be drafted into the military.

The answer: it is long overdue.

THIS IS NOT JUST A MILITARY ARGUMENT, BUT

also an argument for women’s rights.

Women across the country have understandably argued for equal rights, but now that they might have to register for the draft, they do not want them. The real problem is that so called “feminists” are claiming that it is unfair to draft women just because they do not want to be drafted themselves (never mind the fact that no man wants to be drafted either), but in reality actual feminists should not have a problem with it if they truly believe in gender equality. Women should not be allowed to pick and choose when they want equal rights for when it suits them. If we want to be seen as equals to men, then we must act like it.

Since the Department of Defense abolished all restrictions on women serving in certain positions in the military (such as combat positions) in 2013, support for drafting women has been growing. Several presidents such as Franklin Roosevelt and Obama have tried to expand the draft to include women, explain-

Arizona State Senate made correct decision with unconstitutional bill Minimum wage in the state of Arizona was recently disputed for workers under the age of 22.

The Arizona House of Representatives passed bill HB 2523 which would of allowed employers to pay full-time students the national minimum wage of $7.25, and not the state minimum wage of $11.

However, the Arizona State Senate added a super

smaller businesses so they can get more experience. However, Grantham’s voting history does not support him when it comes to assisting students.

In his most recent political courage test from Vote Smart, Grantham was asked to explain his support for spending within general categories. When it came to education, he said he would eliminate that

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ing how the idea is on the basis of equality and would prove more beneficial to the military, but both times Congress has shut it down.

When the Selective Service Act was first implemented in 1917 women were excluded because they were deemed to be more beneficial to the country by working at home than being on the battlefield, but times have changed. With the disappearing of traditional roles, that logic worked fine for 1917, but it does not work anymore. Nowadays, where any man Avianna Hoppes sports editor or women is most beneficial to this country in a time of war depends on each individual’s circumstance, not their gender.

Some argue that women should not be drafted because they are not as well suited for combat as men, but anyone can learn to use a machine gun or drive a tank as long they have the proper training. A person’s gender does not matter when shooting at someone from 100 yards away. A bomb explosion will not kill one person over another because they are a boy or a girl. Many women are currently serving in combat and do not face difficulty because of their gender.

Despite the fact that women should be required to register for the military draft, there should still be exceptions such as pregnant women and single mothers, just as there are exceptions for men.

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tion, not making it feel like a punishment.

While the idea of creating more opportunities for students to be able to be hired and to gain work experience seems good, there are better ways to promote training, better recruitment and retention for smaller businesses and students. Larger corporations like Target and Bashas are already moving

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yogurt or other products containing dairy, they just cannot drink a glass of milk. k has been labelled as one of the easiest The prevalence of food allergies in t ways to get calcium and other nutrients children has also increased approxi; however, in recent years, the consumpmately 50 percent between 1997 and 2011, has decreased. More people are asking now affecting 1 in 13 children in the United if milk is actually healthy.

States, according to the U.S. Centers for erson drinks 18 gallons of milk a year, but Disease Control and Prevention. One of the ber was about 30 gallons a year, accordmost common allergens is dairy. ment of Agriculture. Along with that, the Along with that, people can have a sensitivs such as almond milk, soy milk, and othity to casein, one of the proteins found in milk. It t from 2012 to 2017, according to Mintel, a is different from an allergy and lactose intolerance n market intelligence. because it can trigger inflammation throughu go to a dermatologist, they ask you not out the body, producing symptoms which is why my opinion on almond milk like sinus congestion, acne said Gianna Palanzo, a sophomore. flares, skin rashes, and ed for its high nutrition profile. It is rich migraines. ium. Just one cup of milk has 28 percent daily amount one in 2013 by wed that dairy er and reduced ntake overall. ontrol, it also velopment and later on. ut I really don’t ally wanted to s disgusting. I s better for you free milk, but I about it. I have week because ,” said Sammy .

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I know being dairyfree is better for you and that there is dairy-free milk, but I just don’t see the hype about it. I have milk about five times a week because I drink it in my coffee.”

phosphorus, or vitamin D may disrupt . But milk contains nutrients that are th, maintaining heart health, and reducsaid Susan Duncan, the vice president of e Association. nal benefits of milk, there are continued out 65 percent of the worldwide populat, according to the US National Library of with lactose intolerance can still tolerate

THREE SERVINGS of milk is recommended per day by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Myles Hoppes, aged five, drinks milk, but he prefers to drink chocolate milk whenever he can. 4 AVIANNA HOPPES

e cases of measles and mumps are confirmed in Arizona ease, mumps, was also confirmed in Cochise county. The laboratory confirmed case was reported at Elfrida Elementary School. The student who contracted the disease had not been vaccinated in the past.

Washington State experienced an outbreak of at least 58 confirmed cases of measles in January and February. This caused Governor Jay Inslee to declare a State of Emergency and introduction of leg-

a sophomore. “Mumps is easily preventable by the vaccine, but since some parents believe that vaccines are damaging or, absurdly, that they can cause autism, kids are going out to public places with viruses that can spread and evolve.”

The principle being used when parents choose not to vaccinate their children is called herd immunity. While herd immunity is incredibly effective, it is not a 100 percent

tion of those who cannot be vaccinated for whatever reason may come up, it only takes one to bring the virus in and cause it to spread to all the others that are not immunized,” said Linda Killingbeck, the school nurse.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, mumps is a contagious disease caused by a virus spread through the air by coughing or contact with infected secretions

istory was made as both the boys and girls varsity tennis teams won the State Championship for doubles.

It is the first time in the school’s history that both teams won. The boys were led by junior Ryan Hildebrand and senior Harry Carrozza, while on the girls side, sister duo Nicole and Danielle Quenzler took their team to victory.

Despite having the same outcome, the two teams did not start the season with similar expectations. The boys team began with high hopes and State Championship in mind, while the girls had less expectations and less pressure as well.

“Going into the season, we knew we had a pretty good team. The same duo that won this year made it to the final last year as well,” said Luke Scott, the boys tennis coach.

Needless to say, both teams focused on improving their skill and always making the most of their practice time hoping to come out victorious - and they did.

The winning duo for the girls were almost not paired together.

Coach Jill McLyn did not want to pair sophomore Nicole and senior Danielle together because they were ranked number one and two,

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and she thought it would be better to put them in separate pairings in order to strengthen other duos.

But after a lot of begging, she finally agreed to let them play together.

The older sister, Danielle, is graduating next year, and Nicole knew it was her last chance to play with her sister.

“Being able to play with my sister this year was awesome, just ‘cause she’s a senior. We have a special bond on and off the court, so playing with her was really cool,” said Nicole.

Despite having high expectations, the boys did not give into the pressure. They continued to work every single day in practice. Carrozza and Hildebrand have been doubles partners since last year. Being the two of the top players on the team, they decided to go to State as doubles partners. Their dedication and team chemistry on the court, is what allowed them to win.

“It felt like all of my hard work had finally paid off,” said Carrozza.

The two teams will look for new pairings next season, as both Quenzler and Carrozza are graduating this year. Carrozza will be attending Paradise Valley Community College next year on a tennis scholarship.

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The last piece of work that I am proud of is the tennis article I wrote in the May issue. I am proud of this because I got all the interviews and wrote the entire article in the same day. Considering it was done at the last minute, I think the article turned out really well and I am proud of myself for getting it done.

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get vaccinations for personal reasons like not wanting to support a certain pharmacy. They should be legally required to get vaccinations if they are going to public schools,” said Callahan Schwartz, a freshman.

Measles typically begins with high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes. Two or three days after symptoms begin, tiny white spots, called Koplik spots, may appear inside the mouth.

sophomore, plays with her doubles partner, and sister Danielle, during practice in order to prepare for state.

The girls took first in the state tournament.

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Siena McCollum, California Lutheran University Kennedy Wright- Yavapai College

Golf

Izzy Cantwell, Lipscomb Univeristy Taylor Harvey, Prairie View A&M

Soccer

Abbie Tyhurst, California Baptist Kelby Kuo, Colorado College Claire Dawson, Michigan Jordan Lund- Oklahoma

Softball

McKenna Leamon, St. Edwards Courtney Chatburn, Minot State University Kaylee Moore, North Dakota State

Swim

Jared Moore, Pittsburgh

Tennis

Harry Carrozza, Paradise Valley Community College

Cross Country

Jacob Geiselhofer, Central College MAVERICK CASHMAN, a senior signs

his letter of intent to play football at Concordia College in Minnesota. Cashman played varsity football for the falcons, but was forced to miss most of his senior season due to injury. 4 AVIANNA HOPPES

Baseball

Peyton McGregor, University of San Francisco Matt Bohnart, South Mountain Community College Tyler Mead, Utah Valley University

Football

Lucas Seaton, Antelope Valley College Maverick Cashman, Concordia College Matthew Kuhlman, Ottawa University

The second piece of work from this semester that IBasketball am proud of is the photo Sam Goulet, Colorado Mesa I took for theUniversity health page in the April issue. I choose this piece because, even though I volunteered to do it last minute, I love how good it turned out. I also thought it was really cute because it had my little brother in it.

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MICHAEL BURKE, A SOPHOMORE, battles for the puck

against a player from an opposing team. Cactus Shadows faced Pinnacle High School in the first round of the playoffs, losing 2-4.

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Hockey scores their way to the playoffs

Raven Ramirez staff writer

The school’s hockey team consists of many players who have played their hardest this season. The team consists of players, such as Evan Wilson, Ethan Hinnant, Mason Bondurant, Joe Storms, Tai Jones, Michael Burke, Lars Schumitz.

The falcons went nine and nine this season. The team just played their first game in the playoffs on Sunday, the twenty seventh. They lost against Pinnacle, two to four.

“I started to play a little bit, but I never played competitively, I would just go to the rink and shoot the puck around with my brother,” said Jacob Bombaci, an AP World and Seminar teacher and hockey fan.

Wilson, a senior, has been playing hockey ever since he could walk. He has played hockey for Cactus Shadows all four years of his high school career.

When he used to live in Canada, he would play hockey there as well.

“Some advice I would give myself for next season, is to work harder, practice more, play more aggressively, and practice on my shot so I can hit the net more,” said Wilson.

He wants to continue playing hockey after high school, but he does not want to play for money. Wilson was nominated to be on the all-star hockey team this season and he also scored four goals in their last regular season game.

This hockey team has to work together in order to be a great team, but most to all teams have their ups

and downs.

“Certain players work differently with different players on the team,” said Wilson.

The team also socializes outside of playing hockey, at the Anthem roller rink, so that way they can become closer off of the ice.

Tai Jones, a sophomore is currently on varsity hockey. Jones has been playing hockey ever since he was four years old.

“Probably one of the team's achievements is, we have gotten better this season,” said Jones.

This hockey team consists of all four of the classes at Cactus shadows, freshman and up and overall, the falcons made it through another season of playing their sport, hockey.

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things you didn’t know about

1 The first hockey game played indoors was in 1875 2 Prior to the 1960’s, hockey sticks were straight

4 Hockey was invented in 1825 5 Rinks measure 85 feet wide and 200 feet long 6 Average distance skated per match is 5.6 miles

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However, some may say that a teacher may only provide service to a single classroom, while professional athletes are entertaining fans everywhere, enticing people with a feeling of relaxation and excitement. Obviously, what these individuals must not be aware of is the most important man in our nation, the president, who makes critical decisions that affect the entire world every day, only makes $400,000 a year.

While President Trump is making decisions that we would completely crumble under the stress of making, the unproven rookie is making over 27 times that amount.

Furthermore, police officers, firefighters and doctors risk their lives and save lives for a miniscule fraction of what a pro athlete makes. People in service leave their families and their homes to fight and even die for this country, and they never receive the same recognition as

a professional athlete.

While it is understood that it is incredibly hard to make it into pros, and that it takes many hundreds or thousands of hours of practice, these people are merely public entertainers.

Nothing more, but also nothing less.

Moreover, if these athletes want to continue to be rewarded with the fame and fortune that is given to them unfairly, they must prove that they are going to be positive role models for future athletes, and kids that admire them.

If Alex Rodriguez earns the same amount of money as it would take to feed the nation's poor for a year, he can’t cheat or use steroids. What kids will learn from him is that “It’s okay for me to use illegal substances, because it will get me a huge check.” In order for these players to gain respect, they need to have a more significant impact on the community.

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person and says she enjoys soccer a lot due

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team,” said Jacobsen.

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do warm ups. The two coaches that help

or not she will be going for a scholarship

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in college but still wants to keep playing.

the ball to her team mate during the game on Friday February 1st. The falcon’s varsity team ended in a 2-2 tie with Desert Mountain while the JV team won 3-1. 4 BROOK BOWMAN

Hope Black staff writer

The Girls Golf team has won their third state title in a row, ending 2018 as State Champions. One of the golfers, Kylee Loewe, is nominated for the girls Golfer of the Year award.

The Golfer of the Year award is presented by AZCentral. Eight golfers from around the state are chosen by the azcentral high school sports reporters by using interviews and personal observations, as well as statistics and ratings.

The eight girls who are nominated will be invited to the azcentral sports awards held on June 9th at the fourth annual event at ASU Gammage. The event will have various awards, contests, and a special appearance from a celebrity guest.

Loewe has been playing golf for eight years. She realized golf was serious for her when she started competing at age 12. Loewe was the lowest scoring golfer on the team at the Division II tournament, and came in 3rd at the Roar Classic. She also finished in the top 10 at the Nightwalk Invitational.

“My family and I have a place in Flagstaff that’s like a golf community. My dad had me do the junior clinics so that I could play with him, and it kind of just built from there,” said Loewe, a sophomore.

Her biggest inspiration when it comes to golf is her dad.

Loewe and her dad golf together as much as they can.

“My dad is really big into golf, and so him and I have always played together. He’s kind of like, always been there,” said Loewe.

Loewe has also won about five titles. The best feeling on the green according to Loewe is when she finishes out the last put. Finishing the last put means that the game has ended.

“My job is to make sure my girls get better and develop and Kylee is definitely doing that,” said Mark O’Bryan, Geometry teacher and Girls Golf coach.

The worst feeling while out on the green for Loewe is the feeling when the ball goes out of bounds or hits the water. The consequences of hitting a ball out of bounds is a stroke-and-distance penalty. That means adding a penalty stroke to the score and putting another ball from the same location of your previous stroke.

“At State, on two different holes, I went in the water back to back, yeah that was bad,” said Izzy Cantwell, a senior member of the golf team.

“It is really stressful because the game fluctuates day by day so it kind of depends on your swing every day so it kind of just depends on your swing every day.

If there is one tiny thing, your whole game could be completely thrown away,” said Loewe.

Her favorite part is getting to play with the same people in the tournaments.

feels like her team has been playing really

he is always full of energy is always know

well so far. They have a big game coming

how to say the right thing to keep us moti-

up soon and if they win they will become

vated,” says Kristin Jacobsen, a sophomore.

region champs.

Jacobsen, a player for the schools varsity

“I feel like we’ll have a really good

team, has been playing soccer since she

chance at winning state, We’re a really

was ten years old. She enjoys playing for

good team this year. I feel like it'll end well

the team and also likes the perks of playing

for us,” said Glasco.

which is it helps her keep in shape. To pre-

During one of her tournaments she got

pare for each game, she always drinks a lot

head butted in the face and had a black eye

of water and does a lot of warm ups.

and goose egg on her face.

”We do a lot of conditioning so drink-

According to Glasco, one of the hard-

ing a lot of water helps with that,” said

est parts is having a good mind set and not

Jacobsen.

being to hard on yourself.

Before a game, her and her team change

“Not being to self critical is pretty hard

in the locker room together while play-

because you are on a team and you need

ing music, get a team talk by their cap-

to trust all you team mates that they can

tains, and then their coach gives them

do their job too, and sometimes when

a game plane. When coming out of the

you mess up or they mess up, you feel like

locker room, the girls slap the Cactus

you are letting people down. It one of the

Shadows sign and balloons. Usually before

hardest parts but they best parts because

each game they get 45 minutes to warm

you have people to rely on,” says Glasco.

up where they do shooting and passes

The girls ended their season on February

sequences. Jacobsen is a very competitive

5.

Grant Richardson talks about Gaetano Gianni’s success as the baseball coach

By Grant Richardson staff writer

Gaetano Gianni is the head Varsity Baseball coach. He has been involved with baseball ever since he was a little kid. Gianni is entering his 22nd year of coaching baseball.

His whole life he played baseball, and then went on to be a coach. He played professionally in the minors for the Cincinnati Reds organization. After playing for a long time, he decided to stay involved in the sport and started coaching at Martin Junior College in Chicago.

Gianni enjoys his time managing the program and trying to get it the best he can.

“Now that I have been doing it for so many years, it is a lot of fun. I love spending time and working with the kids,” said Gianni.

The players love that Gianni is always there for them.

“I like that he is always there for his players even when we are not on the baseball field,” said Dylan Skov, a senior on the baseball team.

He wants them to not only do good on the baseball field but also in the classroom.

“He really cares about all of the players and their improvement. He not only cares about us as baseball players but as students and young men as well,” said Jack Bishop, a senior on the baseball team.

There are experienced coaches along side with him throughout the program. The varsity pitching coach is Doug Ketchen. The JV coach is Steve Scarpulla and the freshman coach is David Fladhammer.

The first game of the season is Wednesday, February 20 against Saguaro. The team plays throughout the year, not only in spring. If the players are not playing for a club team, the high school has summer, fall, and winter ball that they can play in.

There are a couple players on the team that are going to play baseball in college. One of them is senior Peyton McGregor, who is committed to the University of San Francisco. Tyler Mead, also a senior, is committed to Utah Valley University. The last one is Matthew Bohnert, who is going to South Mountain Gaetano Gianni Community College and is also Cactus Shadows base- a senior.

Gianni emphasizes being in ball coach the best shape that a player can be. He always is suggesting to the players to get in the gym and do something productive. While teaching the health class, he gets a lot of information about health and what is best for people.

The seniors want to end off their high school career with a successful season.

Now that I have been doing it for so many years, it is a lot of fun, I love spending time and working with the kids”

she feels so far on playing, saying she

“My coach really inspires me, because

Tenured coach enjoys success

“

She commented on her team and how

really help the girls get motivated and do

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- Golfer Kylee Loewe is up for golfer of the year award

Pro-athletes: overpaid and underworked?

Sports are part of everyday lives for most of the people in this country. People of all ages tend to play sports almost everyday and basically everywhere they go. However, it is not necessary to pay athletes with an incredibly above-average salary.

Professional athletes are making too much money in a society where a person’s salary or wage is traditionally based on the value of one's work. In today's culture, one should be paid according to the job’s economic importance and their value to society.

Teaching is one of the most important occupations because the future relies on the education of the youth, yet teachers are paid obscenely less than an average professional athlete. In fact, according to moneynation. com, each basket Andrew Bogut scores earns him more than the average classroom teacher’s yearly salary, capping out at over $110,000 per three point shot in the 2015-16 NBA season.

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Players look ahead to Golfer Kylee Loewe is up for golfer of the year award college softball

Tennis teams hope for state

By Raven Ramirez staff writer

Hope Black staff writer Softball is one of the many sports played in the spring at the school and has just The scholGirls Golf team has won their third state title in a come to a start. There have been a few girls that have received a softball row, ending 2018 as State Champions. One of the golfarship.

Varsity has played three away games and two home games so far and they are Loewe, is nominated for the girls Golfer of ers, Kylee also scheduled to play the Apollo Cool Nights Tournament March 5-9. the OneYear of theaward. games the varsity team played against Sunrise Mountain, they took a loss The 5-9.

Golfer of the Year award is presented by They took the win against Higley with a score of 16-4. They also played against Eight golfers from around the state are AZCentral.

Verrado, 7-4, taking the win back home. JV has played three home games chosenand by the azcentral high school sports reporttwo away games so far this season. They have played ers by using interviews and personal observations, as Horizon, Verrado, Higley, and Sunrise Mountain. well as statistics and ratings.

The head coach of the team is Gracie Goulder, a life The eight girls who are nominated will be invited skills teacher at Cactus Shadows. She has been coachto the azcentral sports awards held on June 9th at the ing the varsity softball team going on four fourth years now annual event at ASU Gammage. The event will and has taught at Cactus Shadows for three years. have various awards, contests, and a special appear“I actually played softball at Cactus Shadows and ance from a celebrity guest.

I went to the University of Georgia for a year playLoewe has been playing golf for eight years. She ing softball and then I went to UCLA for my last 3 realized golf was serious for her when she started years and played there,” said Goulder. Adam Hillier, competing at age 12. Loewe was the lowest scoring an Algebra 1-2 teacher, is the assistant coach. The JV golfer on the team at the Division II tournament, and coach is David Anderson and their athletic trainer is came in 3rd at the Roar Classic. She also finished in Joe Harvey. top 10 at the Nightwalk Invitational.

All of the spring sports began on Monday,the February family and I have a place in Flagstaff that’s like 4 after tryouts were held. During the softball “My tryouts, a golf community.

My dad had me do the junior clinall of the girls went over conditioning to defensive and icsskills so that K aylee Moore offensive skills as well as how to apply these to I could play with him, and it kind of just built from there,” said a live game. Junior and senior varsity girls practice who will be attending North Loewe, a sophomore.

Monday through Friday, however varsity practices at Dakota State next year inspiration when a different time, except on Wednesdays, whenHer theybiggest all it comes to golf is her dad. practice together.

Kaylee Moore, a transfer senior received a softball scholarship. This softball player has been playing for 12 years and she is currently on varsity softball. She will be attending North Dakota State University next year.

She first verbally committed to this college her sophomore summer and she signed her National Letter Of Intent in November. The NLI is written proof that a certain person will be attending their college.

“I’m super excited to go to college because I’ve always dreamed of getting to play at the next level and playing the game I love while recovering a higher education,” said Moore.

Even though she came to a new school, she still achieved something she has dreamed of.

Another softball player that has received a scholarship is McKenna Leamon, a senior. She has been playing softball ever since fourth grade and she is attending St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, which is a division two school. Leamon’s scholarship is a fifty percent academic scholarship and the other fifty percent is for athletics and she is getting all of her tuition paid for.

This college team gets to travel and they have already traveled to Utah this season.

“I love Gracie, she is always just positive and she never really gets too down on us.

I also like how we break it down usually at the beginning and then we build off of what skills we already have,” said Leamon.

Leamon verbally committed to the school last year in January, 2018 and then November 14 of 2018 is when she actually signed to go to St. Edward’s.

This softball season will be all of the seniors’ last year of playing high school KIANA HENDERSON, a sophomore, softball and then they will go on to playing delivers a pitch during the varsity game. The college softball.

Softball Preview

By Morgan Reimer life editor

In the upcoming season of spring sports, both girls and boys tennis teams are practicing their skills in the hopes of another top notch season. Head coaches Jill McLyn (girls) and Luke Scott (boys) are prepared to take their teams to the next level.

There are approximately 16 players on the girls team, and eight players on the boys.

Last year, the boys tennis team finished in the semi-finals for team state, but lost in the individual play.

“I think as long as we’re working hard and playing up to our potential we should have a great season. If we can get back to that level and get to the finals, I’m happy with that,” said Scott.

Parallel to the boys team, the girls tennis team made it to the state finals and placed second, losing to Catalina Foothills. This season, they lost almost half of their team on varsity, but with three returning varsity players, McLyn is confident they will remain strong.

“Our team is pretty young, but I still think we have a lot of talent. Of course I’d like to make it back to the state finals and try to win, but I just want the girls to have fun, and get better each week,” said McLyn. Danielle Quenzler, a senior on girls varsity and co-captain of the team alongside Sydni Reimer, has been playing school tennis since her freshman year. This year will be her fourth year of earning a varsity letter.

“My parents started me off when I was really tiny. I played a little bit for a few years, but I really got serious about it in eighth grade. I’ve learned perseverance on and off the court, and I’m just excited to have a great season,” said Quenzler.

Harry Carrozza, a senior on boys varsity is ready for another season of success, and is prepared to work hard for his final year on the team.

“We have to take four trips to Prescott and Flagstaff, so those are always fun, just socializing and riding on the bus. And for me, tennis, I just like to have fun on the court, just run around, and show off my skills,” said Carrozza.

The girls and boys teams practice five times a week after school, from two o’clock to either four or four thirty. With eight courts to play on, both teams receive lots of hands on practice.

This year, the biggest rivals will be Notre Dame. The girls team defeated them last year, but are expecting a major comeback.

Co-captain and senior Sydni Reimer is ready for the challenge.

“The whole team is just so supportive of one another. We work hard each practice so that during a match we can rise above another team. I’m so excited to spend my last season with all my teammates,” said Reimer.

Both the boys and girls tennis teams are preparing for another tough season, but are ready to perform their best skills as the season progresses.

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I’m super excited to go to college because I’ve always dreamed of getting to play at the next level and playing the game I love while recovering a higher education.”

Kicking the competition DANIELLE QUENZLER, a senior,

serves to her opponent during practice. Quenzler is co- captain of the varsity team, along with Sydni Reimer.

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things you did not know about the tennis teams

1 The girls tennis team has to run a mile for a warm-up before each practice.

2 The boys tennis team has to do a drill called “The Spider,” in which they start in the middle of the court, then run side to side, diagonally, back to the net, and run back another time, then again to the net.

3 The teams’s tennis shoes are made specifically slick in order to maintain balance and traction on the court.

4 After every girls away match, their tradition is going out for dinner afterwards.

5 Scoring the matches go from love, to 15, 30, 40, and match point, which finalizes the game.

6 When spectators are watching, they are not allowed to cheer loudly, and cannot talk to the players, in order to avoid distracting them.

falcons beat Verrado 7-4.

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Loewe and her dad golf together as much as they can.

“My dad is really big into golf, and so him and I have always played together. He’s kind of like, always been there,” said Loewe.

Loewe has also won about five titles. The best feeling on the green according to Loewe is when she finishes out the last put. Finishing the last put means that the game has ended.

“My job is to make sure my girls get better and develop and Kylee is definitely doing that,” said Mark O’Bryan, Geometry teacher and Girls Golf coach.

The worst feeling while out on the green for Loewe is the feeling when the ball goes out of bounds or hits the water. The consequences of hitting a ball out of bounds is a stroke-and-distance penalty. That means adding a penalty stroke to the score and putting another ball from the same location of your previous stroke.

“At State, on two different holes, I went in the water back to back, yeah that was bad,” said Izzy Cantwell, a senior member of the golf team.

“It is really stressful because the game fluctuates day by day so it kind of depends on your swing every day so it kind of just depends on your swing every day.

If there is one tiny thing, your whole game could be completely thrown away,” said Loewe.

Her favorite part is getting to play with the same people in the tournaments.

Grant Richardson talks about Gaetano Gianni’s success as the baseball coach

By Grant Richardson staff writer

Gaetano Gianni is the head Varsity Baseball coach. He has been involved with baseball ever since he was a little kid. Gianni is entering his 22nd year of coaching baseball.

His whole life he played baseball, and then went on to be a coach. He played professionally in the minors for the Cincinnati Reds organization. After playing for a long time, he decided to stay involved in the sport and started coaching at Martin Junior College in Chicago.

Gianni enjoys his time managing the program and trying to get it the best he can.

“Now that I have been doing it for so many years, it is a lot of fun. I love spending time and working with the kids,” said Gianni.

The players love that Gianni is always there for them.

“I like that he is always there for his players even when we are not on the baseball field,” said Dylan Skov, a senior on the baseball team.

He wants them to not only do good on the baseball field but also in the classroom.

“He really cares about all of the players and their improvement. He not only cares about us as baseball players but as students and young men as well,” said Jack Bishop, a senior on the baseball team.

There are experienced coaches along side with him throughout the program. The varsity pitching coach is Doug Ketchen. The JV coach is Steve Scarpulla and the freshman coach is David Fladhammer.

The first game of the season is Wednesday, February 20 against Saguaro. The team plays throughout the year, not only in spring. If the players are not playing for a club team, the high school has summer, fall, and winter ball that they can play in.

There are a couple players on the team that are going to play baseball in college. One of them is senior Peyton McGregor, who is committed to the University of San Francisco. Tyler Mead, also a senior, is committed to Utah Valley University. The last one is Matthew Bohnert, who is going to South Mountain Gaetano Gianni Community College and is also Cactus Shadows base- a senior.

Gianni emphasizes being in ball coach the best shape that a player can be. He always is suggesting to the players to get in the gym and do something productive. While teaching the health class, he gets a lot of information about health and what is best for people.

The seniors want to end off their high school career with a successful season.

“

Now that I have been doing it for so many years, it is a lot of fun, I love spending time and working with the kids”

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Boys hoops C look up

By Karli Kinsey staff writer

March SENIOR JAKE BENCI, scores a basket on his opponent. Cactus Shadows pulled out a 71 -44 victory against North Canyon on December 7th. The team went 23-4 during the regular season, including going undefeated at home. The falcons lost to McClintock in the quarterfinals of state.4 LOGAN MCDADE

ACTUS Shadows varsity basketball has continued to have one of their best seasons. The players were just short of reaching the final four, making it to the elite eight. They lost their final game against McClintock with a score 63-59. It was a close game, which caused the boys to miss their opportunity to play in the final four.

“We had high hopes to play in the final four and compete for a state championship. We are a competitive program and always expect to play at a high level,” said Zach Washut, the varsity basketball coach.

Although the team did not reach the final four, they still had the best season in Cactus Shadows boys varsity basketball history. Their hard work and dedication is what got them to that point. Without their constant motivation, love, and support for one another, who knows how far they could have made it this season. They are there for one-another.

“Our team is pretty special because we’re all pretty close, we hangout with each other, and have been playing together since the fifth grade. We have a lot of chemistry. We have each others backs because we’re a team. Leaving will be hard, but the memories we have made will last forever,” said Duncan Hearn, a senior.

One reason that the boys mastered playing is repetition.

At the time, perhaps they were bored with the concept, but each practice consisted of the

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same things to ensure maximum performance out on the court.

Repetition seemed to be the key to having their best season yet.

“We always start with a warmup where we have to make 200 shots all together, run a lot, and stretch. Our warm-ups typically take awhile to finish. Then we prepare for our games. We usually just play against each other to practice. I guess it’s just very helpful that we have practice everyday for two hours, except when we have games, so that we are ready to play,” said Nolan Hokanson, a junior.

Coach Washut takes pride in his team and all that they have accomplished this basketball season. He is proud of what they are capable of doing. Afterall, he has been their coach for their entire high school careers. A lot of what they know out on the court is because of him. Some of them even hold a bond with Washut because they go way back to their younger years of playing basketball with him as a coach.

“I have coached some of the players prior to high school and it’s a perfect place to coach.

Everyone is so motivated to do great. It’s an awesome school, community, and I love being a falcon,” said Washut.

Although the boys basketball team did not reach the point they wanted to reach this season, there is room for practice and improvement. They will be ready for next season, and possibly even prepared to do better than the last. The boys plan on reaching past their expectations next year.

U of A coach under investigation

By Avianna Hoppes sports editor-

The University of Arizona men’s basketball team is under investigation after reports surfaced that former assistant coach Emanuel Richardson paid players to come play for the school.

Richardson supposedly paid superstar Deandre Ayton. Ayton was offered 100,000 dollars to sign with the Wildcats. Head coach Sean Miller is also being investigated because he directed Ayton towards Richardson to deal with the money. There were also reports of 20,000 dollar bribes to a few other recruits.

This is not the first time that Richardson has been suspected of bribery, as he was previously arrested by the FBI in 2017 for bribes and other corruptions in college basketball. He has since pleaded

guilty to the multiple charges.

“I believe that the coach who pleaded guilty should go to jail for his crime,” said Jim Marando, a math teacher.

Richardson received the bribe money through grants from a sports agent named Christian Dawkins.

Although the school has denied any wrongdoing, the NCAA could hand out punishments if the program is convicted. Past sanctions by the NCAA for similar crimes have included probation for an entire season, and a ban on postseason play.

“I think the punishment might be a ban from the tournament for a couple of years,” said Ian Smith, a senior.

After spending 1.4 million dollars on legal fees, the team is trying to move past this incident. Fans might argue that the team’s 15-12 record and bottom-half conference ranking

is because of stress from the ongoing investigation.

“It’s affecting their season because a lot of recruits didn’t come because they thought they were going to get in trouble,” said Matthew Macdonald, a junior.

Despite their shooting struggles this season, the team is looking to be better next season, as four of the top 100 recruits have signed with Arizona, including two five-star recruits.

The bribe seems like it was not worth it, as the Wildcats had quick end to their 2017-2018 season, getting upset by Buffalo in the first round of March Madness. The NCAA will be unable to punish Ayton, as he has since moved on from the University (he is still in AZ) , being selected as the number one overall pick by the Phoenix Suns in 2018.

Mountain Bike team wins state championship GRACE TIPTON, a sophomore, celebrates a victory on March 2.

The Mountain Bike team won the State championship this year for Division one. Tipton is one of eight girls on the team, which consists of both middle and high-schoolers. “[Winning] felt great because I got first in the sate for my category,” said Tipton.

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Gliding on the ice

By Devin Dorough

F staff writer

Groovy skates On figure skates the blade has a groove. This creates two edges. Judges prefer when the skaters skate on one edge, rather than both at the same time. To do a spin skaters use the “sweet spot” which is the roundest part of the blade. On the front of the blade there’s a jagged part that helps with jumping into the air.

All these modifications to the blades help figure skaters perform their best.

The skaters compete at various levels from the be-ginner to the Olympic level. There are competitions that are local, regional, and international.

“Most of our competitions are over the summer, that’s when our season is and they’re normally in California and there’s also a few here in Arizona,” said Caroline Benson, a senior figure skater. “There’s usually around 20 or more people I compete against and the competition can be intense.”

Solo or not

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There are different types of competitions.

Skaters can choose to skate solo, in duos or even with a team.

“I compete by myself at the regional level, usually with people from Arizona or California and then I skate the Theatre on Ice competitions at national level which are with a team and we compete in that every year,” said Lauren Brotherton, a junior.

Competitions for figure skating are usually during the summer.

“When I’m at the rink, I am usually training for my next competition which will be in July,” said Benson.

Some competitions in Arizona include Az Ice, Ice on the Pines, and the 2019 Copperstate Classic. These competitions are held for figure skaters that are still training to be the best.

Although many Skaters will often travel for big competitions, some choose to stay close to home, choosing to compete in local competitions only.

“I competed at Regionals and local competitions as well as the national showcase. I went to places such as Texas and Ohio,” said Raught.

Many people enjoy skating because it lets people express themselves while gliding on ice.

“My mom skated and as a kid I wanted to be just like her and she got me on the ice at a very young age,” said Brotherton.

There are many clubs and ice arenas in the valley that do lessons for people who are interested in figure skating.

There’s usually around 20 or more people I compete against and the competition can be intense”

Caroline Benson senior figure skater

CAROLINE BENSON, a senior, completes a routine pose during her practice on the ice. Benson competes in competitions against skaters from all over the country.

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Peyton McGregor continues streak of hitting home runs

By Grant Richardson

P staff writer

EYTON

McGregor is a senior baseball player who has committed to the University of San Francisco. He is excited that he is going to play there and continue his baseball career. However, McGregor is focused on current season before he focuses on the future. He is constantly putting in work to get better everyday.

“Peyton is very coachable, dedicated, and a hardworking ballplayer that will do anything to get better,” said Gaetano Gianni, the varsity baseball coach.

McGregor has been playing baseball his entire life.

His mom signed him up for a league when he was younger and since then he has come to enjoy the game.

The baseball team has experienced him not only as a baseball player, but as a teammate who is always helping out others.

“He is really good at baseball and he is a good teammate that wants others to do well,” said Dylan Skov, a senior on the baseball team.

Colleges started taking interest in McGregor early on in high school. He began talking to colleges his sophomore year.

McGregor found the recruiting process frustrating at times, as he was

unable to decide on which school to attend. He made up his decision to go to the University of San Francisco because he enjoyed the environment it had.

“I ended up committing to San Francisco because I really like the coaches there and the team atmosphere really drew me in,” said McGregor.

McGregor is listed at six foot four inches and 215 pounds. His natural power is what allows him to hit so many home runs. He started the season hitting eight home runs in six games, which was leading the nation. He is one of the three people on the varsity team that have committed to a college to play baseball. The other two are Ty Mead, who is committed to Utah Valley University, and Matthew Bohnert is going to South Mountain Community College.

McGregor also puts in effort in the classroom as well as the baseball field.

Aside from committing to a Division I school for baseball, he is also ranked in the top ten percent of the class of 2019 for academics.

Having good grades opened up more opportunities for different colleges.

He has been a starter on varsity for the last three years. McGregor will look to continue to succeed at the college level and maybe go to a higher level after that.

PEYTON MCGREGOR, a senior, hits his eighth

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New football league AAF folds in first season of action

By Grant Richardson staff writer

The Alliance of American Football (AAF) is a football league founded by Charlie Ebersol and Bill Polian. It was created to give people who could not play in the NFL a chance to show their skills in this league.

Recently the league was suspended by Tom Dundon. Dundon who is the owner of the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL, invested $250 million into the league. Days before it was suspended he said that there needed to be cooperation from the NFL Players Association so that the AAF could be a developmental league for the NFL. The AAF

is not trying to compete with the NFL. Players and coaches were surprised of the quick decision Dundon made to suspend it. He claimed that the suspension was due to the low television ratings even though they have declined since the opening week.

According to the media, Ebersol and Polian have been in a disagreement with Dundon about his decision with the league.

“I was not surprised at all that it was suspended, I think when the NFL ends, people are ready to watch a different sport within a couple months instead of continuing watching football,” said Tandehl Collentine, the athletic director.

April

IGURE skating is a sport where individuals, pairs, or groups perform on the ice. It is known to be the first winter sport ever included in the Olympics. The sport has grown in numbers over the years with both men and women participating. ¨When I was younger I was always stuck at the rink because of my sister skating so I decided to pick it up,¨ said Tia Raught, a science teacher and figure skater.

A large amount of kids all over the world have been picking up this sport, many influenced by Olympians.

Many of the players careers will be over if the league ends permanently. If they can not make it onto an NFL roster they will have to return to a regular lifestyle. There have already been 45 players who have joined a NFL team. There is no guarantee that they will make the final roster of 53 people because there are 90 people that teams start out with.

“I think there are some players that have a good chance to make it to the NFL one day,” said Matt Coggins, a freshman football player.

Two players are suing the league, claiming that they were misled and defrauded. At the

start of the year players signed contracts for three years and $250,000. Since the league ended eight weeks into the season, they are not getting the money they were promised.

“I would probably be mad too if I was promised that much money and wouldn’t get it because of someone suspending the league,” said Michael Macdonald, a football player.

Everybody connected with the league is trying to save it from folding. The players will try to find a successful way to live if the league does not come back together or they do not make it to the NFL.

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Track and field finishes first season with new coaching staff

By Conner Green and Ryan Bartholomew staff writers

The Track and Field team is heading into its postseason varsity meets after a strong showing throughout the season. Kids on the team have gotten close over the season, with daily practice during the week and Wednesday and Saturday meets, making the season end saddening for some.

“My favorite thing is by far the 4x100, we win almost every time,” said Chris Elletson, a sophomore.

The season started in the middle of February, with two new head coaches, Mary-Pat Swinford, who also coaches the distance team, and Luke Sullivan, the throwing coach. Other coaches were brought onto the team as well. Coach Lidezma for the sprinters, Brian McConnon for hurdles, and Tom Hussey for the jumping events.

“We’ve been doing a lot better this year, it started out rough with the coaching staff changing and such, but we usually place second or third, compared to last year when only our women succeeded,” said Mary-Pat Swinford, the head coach.

As the season progressed, the team began having meets on Wednesdays, Saturdays and occasionally on Fridays. The team saw victories in many of their events and many overall meet wins.

“I usually get first or second, and we all usually do good at meets,” said Allen Miller, a sophomore.

The season came to an end on the teams’ senior night on April 10, the last meet of the JV season. A ceremony is held to honor the seniors on the team, with roses handed out and a biography read over the speaker system at the track.

With Northeast Valley Championships are April 22 through the 24 at Horizon and the state meet on May 1 at Mesa Community College. The coaches and athletes are training hard to hopefully secure a victory at these meets in the coming weeks.

Boys and girls lacrosse teams start new seasons

By Miah Thirion video editor

With the new lacrosse season recently starting, both girls and boys lacrosse are practicing their skills and working towards another season of wins. Head coach of girls lacrosse, Tim Jones, is preparing the team for a successful season.

“I am looking forward to seeing our team endure new experiences and challenges that makes us stronger for the next few years to achieve a State Championship by 2022,” said Jones.

So far the start of the season has had many ups and downs for the players. They have played Desert Mountain High School, Xavier College Prep, Salpointe Catholic and Horizon.

“The season has been good.

There are a lot of new kids like me, we are all progressing a lot and the team is getting a lot better,” said Jaden White, a sophomore lacrosse player.

This year one of the teams biggest rivals for boys and girls lacrosse team will be Xavier Prep and Chaparral. However, the teams are getting ready for the challenge.

“We have nine games to go so they are going to be tough but [avenging] our loss to Xavier Prep would be the one I'm looking forward to! Next to them, Chap will be pretty tough,” said Jones.

There are also many differences between girls and guys lacrosse, including equipment and the structure of the game.

“Girls play 12 v 12 while boys play 10 v 10. Girls sticks have very little pockets while boys have deeper pockets where ball doesn't come out so easy, girls have limited contact, but boys play full contact going for the ball. Both styles are fast moving and fun to watch,” said Jones.

Just like any other sport, lacrosse has many lessons to offer to players, and it can help with other aspects of life.

“Its definitely taught me leadership, and teamwork is very important in lacrosse, and not being selfish and helping others [during the game],” said Lexi Williams, a junior lacrosse player.

It can also teach coaches lessons about life and equip them with skills that are needed in the real world. “[I have learned] so much words can't explain. Lacrosse is a unique sport where we honor the game respect our competitors but most of all, [it has helped me] build a culture of lacrosse in the Cave Creek community and at Cactus Shadows,” said Jones.

Jaden White, a sophomore, is ready for his first lacrosse season and is preparing for a plenty wins.

“You get to be with your friends, there is a lot of competition in [lacrosse] and we have a really good team,” said White.

Both girls and guys lacrosse are preparing for the new season with high hopes for a victorious one.

MEGAN ALSEVER, a senior varsity member, competes against her team

mates during practice.

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6 things you did not know about track 1 The first race was held during the Olympics in 776 BC in Greece. The “track” was

600 ft long.

2 Over 200 countries participate in major track and field meets.

3 The inside lane covers 400m but if you ran all the way around in the 8th lane you would run an additional 50 more meters.

4 There are three sprint distances, a short sprint, a mid-distance and long

distance.

5 The pole vault record is over 20 feet (which is high enough to jump over

a giraffe)

6 -Olympic meets contest all of the track events except for 1600m and 3200m runs.

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Tennis teams win state titles

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Avianna Hoppes sports editor

istory was made as both the boys and girls varsity tennis teams won the State Championship for doubles.

It is the first time in the school’s history that both teams won. The boys were led by junior Ryan Hildebrand and senior Harry Carrozza, while on the girls side, sister duo Nicole and Danielle Quenzler took their team to victory.

Despite having the same outcome, the two teams did not start the season with similar expectations. The boys team began with high hopes and State Championship in mind, while the girls had less expectations and less pressure as well.

“Going into the season, we knew we had a pretty good team. The same duo that won this year made it to the final last year as well,” said Luke Scott, the boys tennis coach.

Needless to say, both teams focused on improving their skill and always making the most of their practice time hoping to come out victorious - and they did.

The winning duo for the girls were almost not paired together.

Coach Jill McLyn did not want to pair sophomore Nicole and senior Danielle together because they were ranked number one and two,

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and she thought it would be better to put them in separate pairings in order to strengthen other duos.

But after a lot of begging, she finally agreed to let them play together.

The older sister, Danielle, is graduating next year, and Nicole knew it was her last chance to play with her sister.

“Being able to play with my sister this year was awesome, just ‘cause she’s a senior. We have a special bond on and off the court, so playing with her was really cool,” said Nicole.

Despite having high expectations, the boys did not give into the pressure. They continued to work every single day in practice. Carrozza and Hildebrand have been doubles partners since last year. Being the two of the top players on the team, they decided to go to State as doubles partners. Their dedication and team chemistry on the court, is what allowed them to win.

“It felt like all of my hard work had finally paid off,” said Carrozza.

The two teams will look for new pairings next season, as both Quenzler and Carrozza are graduating this year. Carrozza will be attending Paradise Valley Community College next year on a tennis scholarship.

Playing for keeps

20 seniors have committed to play sports in college Volleyball

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Football in the heat “Summer practice for football is one of the worst things you can do to yourself in Arizona,” said Jake Howard, a junior on the football team.

Later in the summer they get to head out onto the field and begin running drills.

“The summer classes are good because they get us familiar with how we will be playing in the year and puts people in good positions that suit them,” said Howard.

Summer training is recommended by coaches of many sports, as it helps players stay in shape and prepare for the upcoming season. ¨The practices are very early in the morning starting right after Memorial Day so, when kids show up to the summer practices it shows they're committed,¨ said Michael Hudnutt, the football coach Sports such as cheer and pom hold a mandatory training camp over the summer.

Soccer

Abbie Tyhurst, California Baptist Kelby Kuo, Colorado College Claire Dawson, Michigan Jordan Lund- Oklahoma

Softball

McKenna Leamon, St. Edwards Courtney Chatburn, Minot State University Kaylee Moore, North Dakota State

Baseball

Peyton McGregor, University of San Francisco Matt Bohnart, South Mountain Community College Tyler Mead, Utah Valley University

Football

Lucas Seaton, Antelope Valley College Maverick Cashman, Concordia College Matthew Kuhlman, Ottawa University

Basketball

Sam Goulet, Colorado Mesa University

Those about to move on reflect on the joys and trials of playing sports in high school

By Devin Dorough

Summer training

Izzy Cantwell, Lipscomb Univeristy Taylor Harvey, Prairie View A&M

The senior season comes to an end

Devin Dorough discusses how athletes train in the summer to prepare for their upcoming seasons

Summer training is a key part in preparation for the new basketball season, due to tryouts being so early in the year.

“Tryouts are always nerve racking because you’re trying to play the best you’ve ever played against a bunch of kids who wants to play their best,” said Richardson.

During the summer, before the summer league starts for basketball, many play YMCA or club basketball to keep their skills.

“It’s important to keep with it because it’s really easy to want to just hang out with your friends and forget about that stuff during the summer but if you want to make the team you have to put in work,” said Richardson.

Once the summer league starts kids that want to join the basketball team have the option to go to the summer league practices.

“It is important to go to this if you really want to be on the team because the coaches see it as dedication and you get more time to show your full potential,” said Richardson.

Another sport that is big on summer training is football. Early in the summer, the football team hits the air-conditioned weight room.

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The grind never stops

When the school year is over and the season ends, the work does not. To stay in shape, athletes often participate in summer programs, gym training, and meal plans.

“I look at the summer as time to make my game better so I can progress each year in high school,” said Peyton Richardson, a junior on the basketball team.

Some sports like basketball and football even have summer training programs of their own to get the team prepared for the next season.

sophomore, plays with her doubles partner, and sister Danielle, during practice in order to prepare for state.

The girls took first in the state tournament.

Siena McCollum, California Lutheran University Kennedy Wright- Yavapai College

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HROUGHOUT

one's high school sports career, there are many firsts: first games, first scores, and first team bonding. With that being said, there are also many lasts: last games, last times scoring, and last times playing with teammates. The feeling of playing one’s last season is bittersweet to many seniors.

“One thing that made my senior season special was that I got to dance alongside my best friend,” said Sam Kuhn, a senior on varsity pom.

Continuing to play sports in college is often difficult for athletes, seeing as only about seven percent of high schoolers make it to a university for sports.

Of those seven percent of incoming freshmen, less than two percent play for a Division 1 school, according to NCAA.org.

“I’m going to Antelope Valley College, in California, to play football,” said Lucas Seaton, a senior.

Although some see high school sports as just a sport, players often gain valuable life skills. Athletes are taught collaboration and teamwork as well as learning to expand upon leadership skills. They are also able to practice time management, as they have a lot to juggle, including school and other extracurricular activities.

Seniors’ seasons are rather emotional, for coaches and players, especially for those Sam K uhn who have had the same team or A senior on varsity pom have been coaching the same athletes for many years.

“Working with them for the past three years, directly coaching them, and this past year being with them as the athletic director; you really get to know these kids and see all the hard work they put into it, and it will definitely be sad to see them move on, but I also get excited for them,” said Tandehl Collentine, the athletic director.

For players, leaving behind a team can be difficult, however, they are looking on to new things and turning over new leaves. Incoming college freshmen are entering a new chapter of their lives and meeting new teammates.

Some students may not be continuing their sports career in college, but will participate in a recreational sports league.

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One thing that made my senior year special was that I got to dance alongside my bestfriend”

SAM KUHN, a senior, performs one last time

at a school pep rally. Kuhn is willing to hang up the pom-poms, as she has decided not to pursue spiritline in college. 4 ANNA MURPHY

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Swim

Jared Moore, Pittsburgh

Tennis

Harry Carrozza, Paradise Valley Community College

Cross Country

Jacob Geiselhofer, Central College MAVERICK CASHMAN, a senior signs

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same things to ensure maximum performance out on the court.

Repetition seemed to be the key to having their best season yet.

“We always start with a warmup where we have to make 200 shots all together, run a lot, and stretch. Our warm-ups typically take awhile to finish. Then we prepare for our games. We usually just play against each other to practice. I guess it’s just very helpful that we have practice everyday for two hours, except when we have games, so that we are ready to play,” said Nolan Hokanson, a junior.

Coach Washut takes pride in his team and all that they have accomplished this basketball season. He is proud of what they are capable of doing. Afterall, he has been their coach for their entire high school careers. A lot of what they know out on the court is because of him. Some of them even hold a bond with Washut because they go way back to their younger years of playing basketball with him as a coach.

“I have coached some of the players prior to high school and it’s a perfect place to coach.

Everyone is so motivated to do great. It’s an awesome school, community, and I love being a falcon,” said Washut.

Although the boys basketball team did not reach the point they wanted to reach this season, there is room for practice and improvement. They will be ready for next season, and possibly even prepared to do better than the last. The boys plan on reaching past their expectations next year.

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PRESS

The newspaper of Cactus Shadows High School in Cave Creek, Arizona February 8, 2019 vol. 10, no.5

INSIDE

WELCOMING A NEW TEACHER

Cactus Shadows welcomes Nicolas Stowers, the newest addition to the Math Department. Grant Richardson sits down with Stowers as he starts his first semester on campus.

Articles/Photos

See story on page 4

TEA BREAK Emma Bauer explores the English Tea Room, a popular tourist spot in Carefree.

See story on page 16

GIRLS SOCCER HEADS TO REGIONALS

The girls Varsity soccer team heads to regionals in hopes of winning big. Frida Alvarado reports on how they prepare for the big game.

See story on page 22

REACHING OUT FOR

HELP, Donald Trump, the President of the United States, shut down the government for 35 days, breaking the record for the longest shutfown to date in hopes of finding a way to fund the border wall. In the QR code below, Max Soleto and Miah Thirion, both video editors, investigate the issue.

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ACTUS Shadows varsity basketball has continued to have one of their best seasons. The players were just short of reaching the final four, making it to the elite eight. They lost their final game against McClintock Border wall causes longest governmentwith shutdown date. It was a close a scoreto63-59. game, which caused the boys to

By Avianna Hoppes sports editor left in office (barring re-election), he faces a miss their opportunity to play in big challenge in getting the wall done, espehe government shutdown came cially since not much progress has been made to a halt on January 25, markthe final four. so far, and the House is now controlled by ing an end to the longest shutDemocrats. down in U.S. history at 35 days.

“We had high hopes to play “Assuming he doesn’t get re-elected, However, the reopening of the in think thethe wall final four and compete I don’t realistically will get government will not last, as done,” said Pederson.

President Trump has signed a bill consisting of for state We The President is nota alone in hoping championship. to a three-week temporary reopening of the govavoid another shutdown, as the effects of ernment. are a competitive program and the last one were felt throughout the counThe shutdown was fueled by disagreements try. Roughly 800,000 government employed over funding for a border wall and illegal immialways expect to play at a high workers did not get paid during the shutgration and remained shut down due to the said Zach Washut, the down, includinglevel,” park rangers, mail services, two sides being unable to come to an agreeand TSA officers. U.S. customs and border ment. Many Democrats oppose the plan for varsity basketball coach. patrol agents also did not receive pay. 102 the wall, as Democratic Speaker of the House Congress members also rejected pay during Nancy Pelosi called the wall “immoral.”.

Although the team did not the partial shutdown, with even more donat“[The shutdown] is an ineffective way to ing their check’s to charity. the final four, they still get what’s desired. The bigger problem is how reach Due to the length of this shutdown, it the two sides define border security. It’s frushad11the best season in Cactus cost the government billion dollars, trating because both sides have set themwhich is more than Trump wanted for selves and neither one is budging,” said Geoff Shadows boys varsity basketball the wall and it may be more expensive Johnson, a history teacher. to repay all of the Federal employees The shutdown began on December 22 history.

Their hard work and then it would have to keep the govwhen Democrats refused to support a conernment open.dedication is what got them to tinuing resolution that included money for “I think the wall should be built, the border wall, and continued not to suppoint.

Without their conbut at the samethat time I feel bad port it when they took control of Congress on for the people who aren’t getting January 3. stant motivation, love, and suppaid,” said Pederson.

Building a wall at the Mexico-US border These unresolved arguments was one of the main campaign promises for port for one another, who knows are what led to the disagreeTrump’s election in 2016, as many Americans ment between how Republicans think that illegal immigration is a problem. The farandthey could have made it Democrats in Congress, creating idea is that building a wall at the border will the government shutdown in the stop both illegal immigrants and drugs from this season.

They are there for first place. entering the United States. one-another.

“Mr. Trump feels that he would “Our country is a melting pot. To ignore the lose respect if he backed down from history is just wrong, so of course I think there “Our team is pretty special the wall and the Democrats don’t are better solutions than a wall,” said Halle feel that a wallbecause would be effective.

Ata-Abadi, a senior. we’re all pretty close, I feel that there is a better way to Many Democrats do not think that building negotiate this,”we said Johnson. a wall will help. According to US Border Patrol, hangout with each other, Many Americans were surprised over half of illegal immigrants come here and been playing together to see President Trumphave temporarthrough tunnels or by overstaying their visa, ily back down from his hard-fought and the majority of drugs come through legal since the fifth grade. We have a stance on the wall, but the growing ports of entry, including marijuana, heroin, and disruption and lot mounting pressure cocaine. of chemistry.

We have each left him with few options.

“I think the wall would help with drugs According toothers recent polls, 58 and human trafficking because that’s defibacks because we’re a percent of Americans blame the nitely a huge problem right now,” says Derek team.

Leaving will be hard, but President for the shutdown.

30 Pederson, a junior. percent of Republicans also blame The Mexico-US border is 1,993 long, the memories we have made will Trump, in addition to 73 percent of stretching from San Diego to south Texas. Out his party claiming thatforever,” he is partly of the 1,993 miles, 700 of those have fenclast said Duncan Hearn, responsible. This reflects on the ing. There are some stretches of land that do President’s approval rating, which not have a fence or any border control agents. a senior. currently stands at just 34 percent, Democrats have suggested that the money OneThat isreason that the boys according to some polls. used to fund the wall should go to hiring more down eight points from before the border patrols or technology that would also mastered playing is repetition. shutdown, when the approval ratdeter illegal immigration. ing was at 42 percent. To put this President Trump is trying to avoid the next At the time, perhaps they were in perspective, President Obama’s government shutdown on February 15, saying approval ratingbored never dippedwith below that he will secure the border “with or without the concept, but 40 percent.

Congress.” However, with less than two years each practice consisted of the

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SENIOR JAKE BENCI, scores a basket on his opponent. Cactus Shadows pulled out a 71 -44 victory against North Canyon on December 7th. The team went 23-4 during the regular season, including going undefeated at home. The falcons lost to McClintock in the quarterfinals of state.4 LOGAN MCDADE

U of A coach under investigation

By Avianna Hoppes

guilty to the multiple charges.

“I believe that the coach who The University of Arizona men’s bas- pleaded guilty should go to jail for ketball team is under investigation his crime,” said Jim Marando, a math after reports surfaced that former teacher.

Richardson assistant coach Emanuel Richardson THE CACTUS SHADOWS PRESS received the bribe paid players to come play for the money through grants from a sports agent named Christian Dawkins. school.

What’s going on in Calender Although the school has denied Richardson supposedly paid Cave Creek in the superstar Deandre Ayton. Ayton was any wrongdoing, the NCAA could of events March? hand out punishments if the prooffered 100,000 dollars to sign month with of the Wildcats. Head coach Sean Miller gram is convicted. Past sanctions March 9 is also being investigated because he by the NCAA for similar crimes have Dr. Suess included probation for an entire seadirected Ayton March 16towards Richardson story times son, and a ban on postseason play. to deal with the March 23 money. There were “I think the punishment might be a also reports of3020,000 dollar bribes March Desert Foothills ban from the tournament for a couto a few other recruits.

Library hosts Dr. This is not the first time that ple of years,” said Ian Smith, a senior.

Suess readings Richardson has been suspected from an arrayAfter of spending 1.4 million dollars of bribery, as he was previously on legal fees, the team is trying to special guests. arrested by the FBI in 2017 for bribes move past this incident. Fans might and other corruptions in college argue that the team’s 15-12 record 10:20 a.m. - 11 a.m., basketball.

He has since pleaded and bottom-half conference ranking every Saturday sports editor-

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n the heart of Cave Creek, turns 50 years old nd the time to spend their day appreciating it. candle shop and the wind chimes,” Said Barbara Lee, an employee.

Peager, the owner of Frontier Town, has stated that, along with the new entertainment complex, more enhancements are can be expected in 2019. Greasewood will also have Wild West stunt shows from Six Gun Entertainment on March 16.

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HAPPY CUSTOMERS ONLY, Samantha Kuhn, a junior,

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is because of stress from the ongoing investigation.

“It’s affecting their season because a lot of recruits didn’t come because they thought they were going to get in trouble,” said Matthew Macdonald, a junior.

Despite their shooting struggles this season, the team is looking to be better next season, as four of the top 100 recruits have signed with Arizona, including two five-star recruits.

The bribe seems like it was not worth it, as the Wildcats had quick end to their 2017-2018 season, getting upset by Buffalo in the first round of March Madness. The NCAA GRACE TIPTON, a sophomore, celebrates a victory on March 2. will be unable to punish Ayton,THEasCACTUS SHADOWS PRESS GOOD SPORT The Mountain Bike team won the State championship this year for he has since moved on from the Frida Alarvado Division one. Tipton is one of eight girls on the team, whichBy consists staff writer University (he is still in AZ) , being of both middle and high-schoolers. “[Winning] felt great because ArizonaI got started selected as the number one overall commonly known a first in the sate for my category,” said Tipton. on February 21. pick by the Phoenix Suns in 2018.

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softball headline Mountain Bike team wins state championship

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Baseball is back

Rodeo Days The Rodeo Days Parade will be taking place in the center of town.

Attendees can expect to see horseback riders, rodeo royalty, live music, & more.

Bike Week The Hideaway/ Roadhouse hosts this free, annual event with live music, biker games, AZ bike builders, vendors, & more.

All day event (expect traffic delays)

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k: from going skiing to lying on the beach

the history of the week-long break and explores some options Arizona students have.

TAKE A HIKE A YOUNG FAN waits patiently for a

player to sign his ball. The Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-4 on opening day of spring training. 4 AVIANNA HOPPES

mascot hits balls into the air. Fans often look forward to going home with a game ball.

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OPINION

Sports can cause academic pain

By Grant Richardson staff writer

Playing sports make academics suffer. Being involved with sports makes it hard to focus on school much more

teams go to differen and Florida to prac bition games, a spo prize money and im ranking is either z greatly reduced, b the regular Major season.

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about how they did at practice not about what homework they still have to do. Playing sports can easily get a student distracted from their school work.

Having practices late at night can affect a student’s grades in a big way. Staying up late doing homework constantly is not good for teenagers because they

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COMMENT

Women should be required to register for draft With an on-going fight for equality, mandatory registration for women in the military draft is another step towards full equal rights.

Tennis teams win 43% state titles IN FEBRUARY OF 2019, A FEDERAL JUDGE IN

Houston ruled that the exclusion of women from the Selective Service Act is unconstitutional. This sparked a debate on whether or not women should be drafted into the military.

The answer: it is long overdue.

OPINION

Avianna Hoppes sports editor

ing how the idea is on the basis of equality and would prove more beneficial to the military, but both times Congress has shut it down.

When the Selective Service Act was first implemented in 1917 women were excluded because they were deemed to be more beneficial to the country by working at home than being on the battlefield, but times have changed. With the disappearing of traditional roles, that logic worked fine for 1917, but it does not work anymore. Nowadays, where any man Avianna Hoppes sports editor or women is most beneficial to this country in a time of war depends on each individual’s circumstance, not their gender.

Some argue that women should not be drafted because they are not as well suited for combat as men, but anyone can learn to use a machine gun or drive a tank as long they have the proper training. A person’s gender does not matter when shooting at someone from 100 yards away. A bomb explosion will not kill one person over another because they are a boy or a girl. Many women are currently serving in combat and do not face difficulty because of their gender.

Despite the fact that women should be required to register for the military draft, there should still be exceptions such as pregnant women and single mothers, just as there are exceptions for men.

istory was made as both and girls varsity tennis t the State Championship f also an argument for women’s rights.

Women across the country have underIt is the first time in the sc standably argued for equal rights, but now that they might have to register for the tory that both teams won draft, they do not want them. The real problem is that so called “feminists” are claiming that it is unfair to draft women were led by junior Ryan H just because they do not want to be drafted themselves (never mind the fact and senior Harry Carrozz that no man wants to be drafted either), Women but in reality actual feminists should not the girls side, sister duo have a problem with it if they truly believe in should not be gender equality. Women should not be allowed Danielle Quenzler took to pick and choose when they want equal required rights for when it suits them. If we want to be to victory. seen as equals to men, then we must act like it.

Since the Department of Defense abolished all restrictions on women serving in certain Despite having the s From a poll taken on April 4 of 100 students positions in the military (such as combat positions) in 2013, support for drafting women come, the two teams did \ has been growing. Several presidents such as Franklin Roosevelt and Obama have tried to the season with similar expand the draft to include women, explaintions. The boys team b high hopes and State Cha OPINION in mind, while the girl expectations and less p THE CACTUS SHADOWS PRESS April 19, 2019 ● 5 businesses so they can get more experi- tion, not making it feel like a punishment.

Minimum wage in the state of Arizona was smallerHealth While the idea of creating more opportunitieswell. recently disputed for workers under the age of 22. ence. However, Grantham’s voting history does not The Arizona House of Representatives passed bill support him when it comes to assisting students. for students to be able to be hired and to gain work HB 2523 which would of allowed employers to pay In his most recent political courage test from Vote experience seems good, there are better ways to “Going into the season full-time students the national minimum wage Smart, Grantham was asked to explain his support promote training, better recruitment and retention of $7.25, and not the state minimum wage of $11. for spending within general categories. When it for smaller businesses and students. Larger corpowe had a pretty good However, the Arizona State Senate added a super came to education, he said he would eliminate that rations like Target and Bashas are already moving majority vote requirement, which will essentially kill category of federal spending out of categories like their minimum wages for employees to $12 and $13 an hour. Giving smaller businesses the option to paysame duo that won this the proposal. If not for the senate adding the super defense, space exploration, and agriculture.

By Frida Alvarado yogurtGrantham or otherhas products containing dairy, never been an ally of Arizona stu- their workers the national average of $7.25 will serimajority to the bill, it very well may of passed. This Mia Brito theydents, just cannot drink a glass milk. but when asked if heofsupports campaign ously hurt smaller businesses if they choose to payit to the final last year as would have been detrimental to thousands of stustaff writer prevalence foodregulate allergies in OW'S milk dents, has been one of and thethose easiest finance laws thatofwould indirect cam- their workers that little. In regards to competition youthlabelled living onas their own, under 22 The paign contributions from corporations and unions, offering workers five or six dollars more will oustLuke Scott, the boys tenn their families. children has also increased approxiand efficient trying ways to support get calcium and other nutrients smaller busihe answered no.

This is very hypocritical of the Employees under 22 are not just full time college mately 50 percent between 1997 and 2011, for decades; however, in recent years, the consumpnesses out of Representative who introduced a bill to “help small students, there are people who have families, peoNeedless to say, bo now affecting 1 in 13 children in the United tion of milk has decreased. More people are asking ple who live in single parent homes and are trying to businesses,” when he would not deny larger busi- the game before States, according to the U.S. Centers for themselves if milk is actually healthy.

While the idea of creating moreon improving the help pay bills, or college students who need to pay nesses putting money indirectly behind politicians they even have May 17, 2019 ● 19 GOOD SPORT focused Disease Control and Other Prevention.

Onegroups of thehave a chance to Today, the average person drinks gallons of milk year, but in major elections.

Republican their own way18though school.

The aArizona Students’ opportunities for students to be common isthe dairy. in the 1970s, that number was about gallons a year, offer students theirallergens support for bill as well.

Association has30 claimed that if thisaccordbill passed most it showed always making the mos able to be hired ... there are better that, people have a sensitiving to the US Department of have Agriculture. with that, the “It’swith still very good policycan and we know that these a lessened paywould forced a Along good amount of students to Along Avianna Hoppes and she thought it would laws hurt …one students the most,” said Joe Riches, to the highsoy costmilk, of bills, ity to casein, of the proteins found in milk.the It check. sales of be milkbetalternativesdrop suchout as due almond milk, andtuition, oth- fees, ways to promote training, bettertime hoping to practice sports editor Ultimately Director from of National Litigation General Counsel food costs. is different an allergy andand lactose intolerance ers increased 61 percent and from 2012 to 2017, according to Mintel, a ter to put them in separate pairings recruitment and retention for hurting small Previously agreed upon by voters in 2016, for the Goldwater Institute. because it can trigger inflammation throughcompany focuses on market intelligence. in order to strengthen otherthat duos. istory was made as both the boys victorious in Riches acknowledged that it would hurt students, businesses Proposition 206, the Fair Wages and Healthy smaller businesses and students - and they did. out the body, producing symptoms “I know that when you go to a dermatologist, they ask you not Families Act, had raised the minimum wage from $8 but still wants to go forward with this bill. The leg- the end, there But after a lot of begging, she finally and girls varsity tennis teams won like islation sinus iscongestion, acne and claims that have needs to be different incentives to help smaller busito drink too much milk, which my opinion on almond milk filled with hypocrisy an houristowhy the current minimum wage of $11 an hour.

The winning duo for agreed to let them being play superior together. the State Championship for doubles. flares, and is valid,” said Palanzo, a sophomore. not skin beenrashes, proven to work. There needs to be a bet- nesses. If there was a law passed that had to do with WithGianna bill HB 2523 students will not be paid less than The older sister, Danielle, is has graduIt is the first time in the school’s hismigraines.

Dairy been praised its highminimum nutritionwage profile.

It isupon richby votter way to benefit both students and smaller busi- education reimbursement and smaller businesses,were almost not paired thefor acceptable decided nesses. Democrat Representative Reginald Bolding this could directly coincide with what Republicans ers inJust late one 2016.cup of milk has 28 percent in protein, fat, and ating next year, and Nicole knew it calcium. tory that both teams won. The boys Arizona Representative Travis Grantham was stated that lowering wages for full-time students in the House were trying to do. This way these busithe with recommended daily amount Coach Jill McLyn did no was her last chance toofplay her were led by junior Ryan Hildebrand the one who proposed the bill on February 4. could be a problem when it comes to passing this nesses still pay their workers $11 an hour, but the of calcium. A study done in 2013 by sister. and senior Harry Carrozza, while on Grantham claimed that the purpose of the bill was bill, as it makes it seem like going to school could education reimbursement provided by the governpair sophomore Nicole Nature Research showed that dairy to help smaller businesses get workers, and help further negatively impact students income. Instead, ment makes them seem more attractive to students “Being able to play helped with my sister the girls side, sister duo Nicole and people feel fulleryoung and reduced May 17, 2019 ● 19 GOOD SPORT workers or students find a job, within these Bolding thinks Arizona should be promoting educa- as a job option. this year was awesome, ‘cause Danielle Quenzler took their team I know being dairyDanielle together beca how just much fat they intake overall.

Along awith appetite control, it also she’s a senior. We have special to victory. free is better for you were ranked number on helps with bone development and and she thought it would be betAvianna Hoppes bond on and off the court, so kids playDespite having the same outand that there is sports editor have better bone health later on. ter to put them in separate pairings ing with her was really cool,” said come, the two teams did not start “I like regular milk, but I really don’t dairy-free milk, but in order to strengthen other duos. istory was made as both the boys Nicole. the season with similar expectalike almond milk. I really wanted to But after a lot of begging, finally and girls varsity tennis teams won I just don’t see the Despite having highwhen expectations, tions.she The boys team began with I tried it, but it’s disgusting. I agreed to let them play together. the State Championship for doubles. the boys did not give know into being the preshigh hopes and State Championship dairy-free is better for you hype about it. I have The older sister, Danielle, is graduIt is the first time in the school’s histhat there is dairy-free milk, but I sure. They continued and to work every in mind, while the girls had less milk about five times ating next year, and Nicole knew it tory that both teams won. The boys don't seeand the hype about it. I have single day in practice.just Carrozza was her last chance expectations to play with herand less pressure as were led by junior Ryan Hildebrand milk about five times a week because a week because I drink Hildebrand have beenI doubles partwell. sister. and senior Harry Carrozza, while on drink it in my coffee,” said Sammy it in my coffee.” ners since last year. Being thea sophomore. two “Going into the season, we knew “Being able to play with my sister the girls side, sister duo Nicole and O’Connor, Nobody should be registered to be drafted

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Danielle Quenzler took their team to victory.

Despite having the same outcome, the two teams did not start the season with similar expectations. The boys team began with high hopes and State Championship in mind, while the girls had less expectations and less pressure as well.

“Going into the season, we knew we had a pretty good team. The same duo that won this year made it to the final last year as well,” said Luke Scott, the boys tennis coach.

Needless to say, both teams focused on improving their skill and always making the most of their practice time hoping to come out victorious - and they did.

The winning duo for the girls were almost not paired together.

Coach Jill McLyn did not want to pair sophomore Nicole and senior Danielle together because they were ranked number one and two,

Playing for

Playing for keeps

Siena McCollum, California Lutheran University Kennedy Wright- Yavapai College

and sister Danielle, Taylor Harvey, Prairie View A&M during practice in order Swim to prepare for state.

Abbie Tyhurst, California Baptist Siena McCollum, California Pittsburgh The girls took firstJared in Moore,Kelby Kuo, Colorado College Lutheran University the state tournament.

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Claire Dawson, Michigan

Kennedy Wright- Yavapai Harry Carrozza, Paradise Valley 4College MICHELLE SATRAN CommunityJordan College Lund- Oklahoma Golf Softball Izzy Cantwell, Lipscomb Univeristy Cross Country McKenna Leamon, Taylor Harvey, Prairie View A&M Jacob Geiselhofer, Central CollegeSt. Edwards

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By Ryan Bartholomew staff writer

The Arizona Department of Health Services issued a release in early March confirming a case of measles in the state. The Pima County Public Health Department is investigating potential community exposure of the disease after a 12-month-old Jared Moore, Pittsburghinfant was diagnosed March 6.

“We are working with our healthcareValley and public health partners to Harry Carrozza, Paradise Community College make sure we quickly identify any possible exposures to the community that may have occurred,” said Jacob Geiselhofer, Central College Pima County Health Department Director, Marcy Flanagan. disMAVERICK CASHMAN, aAnother senior vaccine-preventable signs

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Tennis Won State

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McKenna Leamon, St. Edwards Courtney Chatburn, Minot State University Kaylee Moore, North Dakota State

Baseball

Peyton McGregor, University of San Francisco Matt Bohnart, South Mountain Community College Tyler Mead, Utah Valley University

Football

Lucas Seaton, Antelope Valley College Maverick Cashman, Concordia College Matthew Kuhlman, Ottawa University

Basketball

Sam Goulet, Colorado Mesa University

Cheer Girls Golf his letter of intent to play football at Concordia College in Minnesota. Cashman played Boys Tennis varsity football for the falcons, but was forced to miss most of his senior season due to Girls Tennis injury. 4 AVIANNA HOPPES

Courtney Chatburn, Minot State

Universitya senior signs MAVERICK CASHMAN, his letter of intent to play football at ConcorKaylee Moore, North Dakota State dia College in Minnesota. Cashman played varsity football for the falcons, but was forced Peyton McGregor, University of San to miss most of his senior season due to injury. 4 AVIANNAFrancisco HOPPES

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Matt Bohnart, South Mountain Baseball Community College Tyler Mead, Utah Valley University Softball

Football

Lucas Seaton, Antelope Valley College Maverick Cashman, Concordia College Matthew Kuhlman, Ottawa University

Boys Basketball Cross Country Track Girls Soccer

Sam Goulet, Colorado Mesa University

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sophomore, plays with4 AVIANNA HOPPES Izzy Cantwell, Lipscomb Unive her doubles partner, and sister Danielle, Taylor Harvey, Prairie View A& during practice in order get vaccinations for personal reation of those who cannot be vaca sophomore. “Mumps is easily presons like not wanting to support a cinated for whatever reason may ventable by the vaccine, but since to prepare for state.

Tyhurst, California Bapti certain pharmacy.

They should be come up, it only takes one to bring Abbie some parents believe that vaccines legally required to get vaccinations the virus in and are damaging or, absurdly, theytook The that girls first incause it to spread Kelby Kuo, Colorado College if they are going to public schools,” to all the others that are not immucan cause autism, kids are going out the state said Callahan Schwartz, a freshman. nized,” said Linda Killingbeck, the to public places with viruses that tournament.

THREE SERVINGS of milk is recommended per day by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Myles Hoppes, aged five, drinks milk, but he prefers to drink chocolate milk whenever he can.

Multiple cases of measles and mumps are confirmed in Arizona

Golf sophomore, plays with Izzy in Cantwell, Cross Country her doubles partner, 20 seniors have committed to play sports collegeLipscomb UniveristyPom Volleyball

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of the top players on the team, they Although milk provides many nutrients,asthere are claims and research decided to go to State doubles to show that milk may not be all that partners. Their dedication and team great. The consumption of milk has chemistry on the court, is what been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, an increase in allowed them to win. acne, and more.

“It felt like all of my hard work had “In excess, calcium, phosphorus, or vitamin D may disrupt biochemical processes. But milk contains nutrients that are finally paid off,” said Carrozza. bone health, maintaining heart health, and reducThe two teams necessary will lookfor for ing the risk of cancer,” said Susan Duncan, the vice president of new pairings next season, as American Dairy Science Association. both Quenzler and Carrozza Despite theare nutritional benefits of milk, there are continued graduating this year. issues Carrozza with allergies. About 65 percent of the worldwide population is lactose intolerant, according to the US National Library of will be attending Paradise Valley Medicine.

Some Community College next year on apeople with lactose intolerance can still tolerate tennis scholarship.

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this year was awesome, just a‘cause we had pretty good team. The she’s a senior. We same have duo a special that won this year made bond on and off theitcourt, play-last year as well,” said to thesofinal ing with her was really Luke cool,” Scott,said the boys tennis coach.

Nicole.

Needless to say, both teams Despite having high expectations, focused on improving their skill and the boys did not give into the presalways making sure. They continued to work every the most of their practice time single day in practice.

Carrozza and hoping to come out victorious - and they did.

Hildebrand have been doubles partThe the winning ners since last year. Being two duo for the girls of the top players onwere the team, theynot paired together. almost decided to go to State as Jill doubles Coach McLyn did not want to partners. Their dedication and team Nicole and senior pair sophomore chemistry on the Danielle court, is what together because they allowed them to win. were ranked number one and two, “It felt like all of my hard work had finally paid off,” said Carrozza.

The two teams will look for new pairings next season, as both Quenzler and Carrozza are graduating this year. Carrozza will be attending Paradise Valley Community College next year on a tennis scholarship.

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ease, mumps, was also confirmed in Cochise county. The laboratory confirmed case was reported at Elfrida Elementary School. The student who contracted the disease had not been vaccinated in the past.

Washington State experienced an outbreak of at least 58 confirmed cases of measles in January and February. This caused Governor Jay Inslee to declare a State of Emergency and introduction of legislation fighting the anti-vaccination movement that has resulted in the resurgence of the disease in the developed world.

“I think the leading cause of the outbreak was caused by unvaccinated individuals,” said Falon Squier,

Soccer

nurse.

4MICHELLEschool SATRAN According to the Centers for

can spread and evolve.”

The principle being used when parents choose not to vaccinate their children is called herd immunity. While herd immunity is incredibly effective, it is not a 100 percent surefire way to prevent the spread of disease.

“Take a herd of cattle, for example. Say you have two that aren’t immunized. They will be protected by the others around them that are immunized. But when the popula-

Claire Dawson, Michigan Measles typically begins with high fever, cough, runny nose and Jordan Lund- Oklahoma red, watery eyes. Two or three days

Softball

Disease Control, mumps is a contagious disease caused by a virus spread through the air by coughing or contact with infected secretions from the mouth, nose or throat. It is also spread when there is contact with an infected person’s saliva, such as with kissing, shared eating utensils, water bottles and other items that touch the mouth.

“It’s scary, people not wanting to

after symptoms begin, tiny white spots, called Koplik spots, may

appear inside the Leamon, mouth.

McKenna St. Edwards With the appearances of measles and mumps becoming more Courtney Chatburn, Minot Stat frequent in the past few years, it is more important than ever to be University aware of those who are and are not Kaylee Moore, North Dakota S vaccinated so that another outbreak

Baseball does not occur.

Peyton McGregor, University o Francisco Matt Bohnart, South Mountain Community College Tyler Mead, Utah Valley Univer

Football

Lucas Seaton, Antelope Valley College Maverick Cashman, Concordia College Matthew Kuhlman, Ottawa University

Basketball

Sam Goulet, Colorado Mesa University

The End.