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This semester

This year my life has been a lot different I took on a lot more responsibilities. I now have a job I work at four to five days a week, and I played shows with my band every weekend for two months straight. I knew I’d be busier this year so I took the smaller roll as food editor so I would not also be slammed with school.

In my time in newspaper I have learned so much about how important deadlines are. If you do not turn your stuff in you not only put yourself behind but put everyone behind. Being on time is important, most people should look at Newspaper as a job. We have gotten so many awards throughout the years because we produce a quality paper. We don’t just magically get these awards because we have the smartest kids, we get these awards because we have teachers like Mrs. Hart and Mr. Adamson who put their personal time into this paper. That is where team work comes in. If everyone is not helping each other out the paper does not come together in the end. I believe team work is very important to the editors because this is our second year together, but sometimes editors do not get a long with staffers. I think this would be a great thing to work on for next semester.

Something that is always important is telling the truth in a newspaper. If there is anything untrue in the newspaper it makes our paper unreliable as a news source. When working on a paper like this you want to get the news out you do not want fake news anywhere.

Dedication is very important to keep winning awards. I think my dedication slipped since last year because of more responsibilities I put first, but this next semester I plan to be better with my dedication and with deadlines. I did show up to all the production days and handout days and I never turned anything in late so I do not feel I dragged the class down in any way but I could’ve been more productive.

My biggest problem this semester was getting everything done in my life and at school. My band started reaching more people and we were playing a show sometimes multiple a weekend. We finally had to take a little break to focus on other things but it was a lot on me at the time. This is just life and if these problems arise again I will just have to face them because these our decisions that form how my life will be. I believe my biggest weakness is my writing because I like to write everything and not pay attention to the punctuation. Next semester I plan to really read over my work and give it my all.

Most significant piece

My most significant piece of work this semester was the article I wrote on kids preparing for college. The purpose of this article was to inform kids about scholarships and gave some insight to what other kids are doing. At first I regretted picking that article because I thought it would be hard to write, but I later found out it was actually quite interesting. I learned a lot, for example theres scholarships for everything including just for being left handed. I thought that was a really cool fact.

The first draft was a lot different then the final draft. The first draft was filled with edits I needed to change. Most the edits were things that were my fault like grammatical errors but no changes to the content of the article. I gained a lot of knowledge through writing this article I interviewed some of the top seniors in my class, because I knew they were going to college. They all gave me great answers and it was super easy getting the quotes to fit in with the article. My favorite part about this article is that though it aims at seniors, everyone can read it and gain knowledge. This is my favorite article I have written in the two years I’ve been in newspaper and it was one that felt very important to write and I think that’s why I enjoyed it so much. Because I am an editor now I don’t write many articles to compete with this one, but the fact that I liked this one over all the articles I’ve written in two years is pretty crazy.

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Chicken sandwiches do battle

BREAKFAST RECIPE

A perfect fall morning with

Chic-fil-A and Popeyes go head to head in surprising contest for the most desirable chicken sandwich

Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes

Collin Mesenbrink staff writer

Nia Sogaard kicks October off with a delicious, yet nutritious, fall themed breakfast.

Nia Sogaard staff writer

Pumpkin is without a doubt the trademark flavor every fall. these maple pumpkin pancakes are perfect for those who would like to try fall-themed breakfast. They are a step up from regular pancakes, but simple enough to be made by anyone. The main ingredient, pumpkin, yields many nutritional benefits, including a high amount of vitamin A, antioxidants, and both fiber and potassium, which are good for heart health.

Steps: Whisk all dry ingredients together except pecans in one bowl and all wet ingredients together in a separate bowl. Combine the wet and dry ingredients and whisk until almost completely blended.

Heat a pan at medium heat and spread butter evenly, and with a ladle, scoop batter into small circles onto the pan. Wait 1-2 minutes or until golden brown, flip, and repeat.

Top with maple syrup topped pecans, and a dash of cinnamon if desired.

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Ingredients: DRY 1 ½ cup flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp pumpkin spice Cinnamon (Optional) Cardamom (Optional) Chopped Pecans (Optional) OR 2 ½ cups pre-made pancake mix WET 1 cup buttermilk ¼ cup pumpkin puree 1 egg 1 tbsp vanilla extract 1 Tbsp butter Maple syrup to desired amount

With the recent excitement around the new Popeye’s chicken sandwich, students have been debating whether the chicken sandwich from Popeyes or Chick-fil-A is better.

After a social media outburst from the debut of the Popeyes chicken sandwich, there have been many reviews comparing the two sandwiches and people are arguing over which one is better. Although they may look or seem similar, the ingredients used in each sandwich differ from each other.

At Popeyes, the ingredients in chicken sandwich include the chicken breast fillet marinated in Popeyes signature spices, topped with spicy mayonnaise and pickles served on a brioche bun. The competing Chick-fil-A classic sandwich includes a boneless chicken breast, seasoned and pressure cooked in peanut oil, served on a toasted, butter bun with dill pickle chips.

Both Popeyes and Chick-

reasons include that the sandwich from Popeyes is too crunchy and has almost too many spices. So, people are concluding that the classic chicken sandwich from Chick-fil-A is the perfect combination of ingredients and still has a spicy taste to it.

After trying both the Popeyes and Chick-fil-A sandwich, I decided that the classic chicken sandwich from Chick-fil-A remains the best sandwich. Both are very good combinations of flavors. However, I think the Popeyes sandwich is a little too crunchy and spicy. Also, the Chick-fil-A classic sandwich is set at a much cheaper price than the sandwich from Popeyes.

Both companies are still receiving a lot of attention just from these two sandwiches and will continue to skyrocket in their earnings in the next few months.

The debate between the Popeyes spicy chicken sandwich and the Chickfil-A classic sandwich will live on for now.

When should you stop eating?

Gianna Lazzaro staff writer

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fil-A have been receiving a lot more attention over the past few months because of this new food trend. Many people have gone out and tried both sandwiches in the same day to make their decision on which one they like the best. There are now over thousands of reviews online regarding each sandwich, comparing the tastes of each sandwich.

Many reviews are giving praise to both sandwiches and recommending that others should try both. However, others gave their opinions on which is the clear winner in the sandwich debate. Many have said that the Popeyes chicken sandwich is clearly the better sandwich after trying both. They report that the spices added with Popeye’s sandwich makes the biggest difference in deciding if it is better than the original sandwich from Chick-fil-A. However, some are saying that the classic chicken sandwich from Chick-fil-A is still the best chicken sandwich out there. The

HE EFFECTS OF eat-

ing before bed has been a “hot topic in nutrition,” according to Healthline. Some say eating before bed has negative effects, others do not think it has any effect.

“I try not to eat right before bed, I try to finish my last meal three hours before I go to sleep.” said Stacey Kairis, a P.E. teacher.

Eating dinner a couple of hours before sleeping is a beneficial tactic to slow down weight gain.

According to Sleep Advisor, “You must eat your last meal of the day at least 2-4 hours before going to bed.”

The reason behind this is because, during sleep, the digestive system slows down.

“I think for some people, eating before bed results in weight gain. I don’t believe

it has ever affected my sleep quality. It has possibly had an impact on my weight gain, but I wouldn’t pinpoint it on that.” said Kairis.

According to Healthline, “It turns out that people who eat before bed are more likely to gain weight simply because a bedtime snack is an extra meal and, therefore, extra calories.”

“I always eat before bed, typically junk food and snacks, like cereal, cookies, or chips,” said Lainey Layman, a sophomore.

The urge to snack late at night is typically due to not eating enough during the day. Healthline states “Some people also become extremely hungry before bed because they don’t eat enough during the day.”

“I think eating a full dinner before bed helps me sleep better because then I feel full,” said Natakia Staryk-mills, a sophomore.

Having a snack before bed can prevent hunger during sleep. According to Healthline, “It’s perfectly fine for most people to have a healthy snack before bed.”

Eating something small before sleeping also improves sleep quality.

“Usually, I eat two full meals, I’ll eat lunch and dinner, and occasionally, I will have a snack, or a protein shake after I’ve worked out,” said Kairis.

Eating three or more meals a day is a beneficial way to cut down on unhealthy snacking and essentially stop weight gain. According to Harvard Health Publishing, “...eatTHE CACTUS SHADOWS PRESS ing at least three times per day can keep you full and reduce hunger.” Eating Three hearty meals does not allow much room for BREAKFAST RECIPE hunger, therefore cutting down on unhealthy snacking.

Foodie

A nutritious start to the day

Bagelicious

New Scottsdale restaurant serves up spicy Italian fare Nia Sogaard staff writer

For those who want to make a healthy breakfast and would like to try to cook something new, a garlic cilantro bagel is a simple, yet unique recipe to try.

Eggs are a go-to choice for breakfast and are also a highly beneficial food to eat in the morning. Eggs contain choline, a nutrient necessary for brain function, are nutrient-dense, and are highly satiating.

They are also a source of high-quality protein which helps lower blood pressure and increases muscle mass.

Starting the day with carbohydrates, like in bagels is also is a great way to give your energy throughout the day because the body stores carbohydrates as glucose, which gives energy to the cells in your body.

Ingredients: 3 eggs 2 tbsp of milk 1 clove of garlic, peeled and minced ⅛ a cup of cilantro Salt and black pepper to preference 1 tbsp of butter Plain or poppy seed bagel A handful of feta cheese crumbles Thinly sliced avocado 1 Whisk together eggs, milk, and salt in a bowl until smooth 2 Melt butter in a pan at medium-low heat until completely melted, add in minced garlic and saute for 1 minute 3 Pour in eggs and cook at medium-low heat, stirring constantly, add cilantro and feta about a minute into cooking 4 Mix eggs until solid, but still slightly creamy 5 Toast a bagel to the desired amount, add eggs to bagel, add avocado slices, and top with black pepper.

a Nia Sogaard

September 20, 2019 ● 9

Fast and easy breakfast, brain fuel for the day ahead Quick ways to eat breakfast and still be on time.

Zach Valentine staff writer

Multiple teachers and students are rushed out of the house without eating breakfast.

Fast and easy breakfast is a way to help fit breakfast into their busy mornings.

“I eat breakfast every day. I will have a protein shake, eggs or oatmeal,” said Gaetano Gianni, Health teacher.

People who skip breakfast tend to gain more weight. Recent Harvard studies have shown that breakfast stimulates the brain, and stable glucose levels can help the ability to focus.

The same studies also show that over 31 million Americans skip breakfast every day.

About 10% of the U.S. population does not eat breakfast. One reason people are not eating breakfast is because they are not hungry. Females are more likely than males to skip a morning meal because of being busy, or being late.

“Sometimes, I am in a hurry and I can’t eat breakfast, but I usually try to be ready on time for school so I can eat in the morning,” said Jayden Bahoura, a sophomore.

There are multiple apps and websites people use for recipes because they can not cook without knowing what to do step by step.

For example, the website allrecipies.com has over 50 easy recipes with a step by step process on how to make them. They have toast recipes, egg recipes, breakfast sandwiches, and many more.

Researchers from Future Fit Training have studies that show that students and employees perform better when they have had breakfast. New York Times did a study that shows eating breakfast prevents mood swings and irritability associated with midmorning hunger.

“If I am rushing to get out of the house in the morning, I normally only eat a pop tart, but if I do have time in the morning I will make eggs, bacon and toast,” said AJ Stenger, a sophomore.

Greek yogurt is a very healthy, easy and fast thing to eat in the morning. It is rich in calcium and contains probiotics that support a healthy digestive system. Another piece of advice on being quicker in the morning is to make something the night before, freeze it, thaw it out, and then eat it in the morning.

Many nutritionists say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but many people take advantage of that fact. Over 50,000 people in the US consume a McDonalds breakfast every month.

That’s including coffee, egg mcmuffin, hash browns, and all their other unhealthy breakfast choices.

Proven by many nutritionists breakfast is the most important meal of the day.. On average a person should be consuming 300 to 400 calories every morning.

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Arizona heads to the

White Castle now open in Scottsdale

November 15, 2019 ● 9

Cornbread Keeping November THANKSGIVING RECIPE

festive with corn bread

Nia Sogaard Staff Writer

Jaden Lea

new White Castle will have a tremenStaff Writer dous effect on the area that it’s in. I think White Castle is causing a huge backup in that it’s going to completely boom the traffic and bringing in loads of fans since economy within The Pima Block and it’s its opening on Wednesday, October the going to be a whole new neighborhood, 23. White Castle, which is America’s “ said Cooper Lake, a sophomore who first fast food hamburger chain based grew up around White Castles. White in Columbus, Ohio has been a family Castle has mixed opinions based on who owned business for more than ninety is asked about the food there. Many peoeight years. The company was founded ple love White Castle, however there are in Wichita, Kansas in 1921 and now has some people that don’t find it as enjoyover forty locations around thirteen dif- able as others.

“I don’t like the food there because it ferent states.

When White Castle first announced tastes like they just put it in the microtheir newest location in Arizona, it wave and it gives it a nasty taste, “ said brought a lot of attention. The new loca- Kelsey Morris, a sophomore who’s been tion has opened up at Via De Ventura in to White Castle. the Talking Stick Entertainment District The food at White Castle has a very near Scottsdale and is around 4800 savory, juicy, and delectable taste to its square feet, making it able to accom- burgers and the fries are cooked very modate about 200 customers inside and well, leaving a nice crispness to the outout. Not only is there a lot of room, but side, but softness on the inside. The the restaurant is open 24/7, making the food is very delicious and is priced at a very affordable range with a full bacon place constantly busy.

Although the lines have been really long cheeseburger combo for around $7-$8 lately, once the hype dies down a bit, it and a sack of onion rings for only $3.10. will be very convenient for customers “There are a lot of people who are willwho get hungry late at night. This allows ing to drive from wherever they need to customers to go through and order any- in order to get their sliders, so as long as it’s the only locathing off the tion in the Valley, menu includI think that it ing breakfast, will continue to lunch, and dinbe popular, “said ner at anyBruce St. James, time during the a radio host for day. The CEO, KTAR who has Lauren Ingram been to the new said that there White Castle. were long lines White Castle has expected for brought a lot of days, possibly hype, but in the weeks, and so end I don’t think far she is comit’s worth waitpletely correct. ing in line for The line is at multiple hours to least an hour have it. I believe wait minithat once it calms mum and it was down then it will backed up all There are a lot of people be more worth it, the way down and more people the street. The who are willing to drive will be able to see White Castle from wherever they need how it tastes. It’s has brought a to in order to get their affordable prices lot of customers in the past days sliders, so as long as it’s the and unique taste makes it a very that it has been only location in the Valley, good restaurant open, which I think that it will continue that will help the could potenarea and bring in tially help other to be popular. a lot of customplaces in the “Bruce St. James ers. area as well. a radio host for KTAR who has been to the “I think that the

This quick 30-minute corn bread recipe is easy to incorporate with many meals, sweet or savory, making it the perfect addition to the dining table this thanksgiving.

Servings: About 12 Ingredients: ½ cup of melted salted butter 1 cup of flour 1 cup of cornmeal 1 tablespoon of white sugar 2 teaspoons of baking powder ½ teaspoon of baking soda 1 ½ cup of buttermilk 2 large eggs Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a skillet or baking dish (ideally 9 inches) with butter (not ½ a cup) and place into the oven.

Whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl. Make a well (hole) in the middle of the dry ingredients, add eggs and buttermilk. Mix the eggs and buttermilk before mixing with the rest o-f the contents.

Add melted butter into the bowl and mix until the butter has just combined with the rest of the contents. (Try not to over mix) Remove skillet or baking dish from the oven with mitts and pour the mix onto pan.

Place skillet or baking dish back into the oven and bake for about 20 minutes. When inserting a toothpick in the center of the dish, it should come out clean.

Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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new White Castle.

CORN BREAD A sweet and savory recipe prepared in 30 minutes 4 Nia Sogaard THE CACTUS SHADOWS PRESS

Foodie

Celebrating the seasoning Nia Sogaard spices up the holiday season with festive cookies Nia Sogaard Staff Writer

Get in the season this holiday with these cinnamon and ginger spice sugar cookies. This simple recipe yields around two dozen cookies so that you can share with your friends or family or make as a gift!.

As an added bonus, the aromas of ginger and cinnamon fill the house while the cookies are baking, creating an instant holiday mood.

Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon of baking soda 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1 3/4 cups white sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1. Preheat oven to 350. Layer a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

2. Mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl in a large bowl.

3. In a separate bowl, mix together sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and allspice. Remove ¼ of sugar mixture, this will be used later to roll the cookies, 4. With remaining sugar mixture, mix in butter with an electric mixer for about 3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix for an additional minute.

5. Slowly add in flour mixture while mixing. You may need to stop and use your hands to knead it when it becomes more of a dough consistency.

6. Spread the ¼ cup of sugar onto a plate. Roll the cookie dough into small balls and press on the plate to layer it in sugar. Place dough balls on parchment paper and place into oven for 8-10 minutes Best stored in an airtight container

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Keeping healthy habits during the holiday with these easy tips Kolton O’Connor staff writer

Eating healthy during the holidays is getting easier this year due to all of the healthy options available for students.

“I try and eat healthy during the holidays so that I look good, even though it’s tough because of all the junk food available,” said Jayden Bahoura, a sophomore.

During the holidays, the temptation to eat junk food is much higher due to foods such as Christmas cookies, and other seasonal treats. Mental toughness is the key to staying strong and eating healthy.

“My favorite healthy snacks are apples, bananas, and salads. I like apples because you can put honey on them and stuff like that,” said Bahoura There have been a lot of brands releasing healthy alternatives of their products. they also use substitutes for sugar and versions using whole grain “For desserts, the sweetener substitutes are really good because they don’t have any sugar, Also if you get whole grain stuff it tastes pretty much the same and it's better for you,'' said Ben Sheps, a cross fit athlete.

“Eating healthy now helps me stay in shape and have good eating habits for when football season starts again,” said

Bahoura.

Eating healthy is always a good option for athletes trying to stay in shape and get stronger. It is crucial for an athlete's body to have the proper nutrition.

Even if you’re not an athlete eating healthy is very important for their lives, especially as a teenager because their bodies is developing and growing right now.

“I think it’s harder to eat healthy during the holidays because the holidays are all so based on eating, which makes it difficult,” said Andrew Cupo, a drama teacher.

The holidays all include big meals, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas or Christmas Eve dinner. When surrounded by junk food, eating healthy can definitely be a challenge. There are many alternatives that can replace the unhealthy holiday foods.

There are many different types of alternatives. For example Doritos has reduced fat and whole grain versions of their chips. Kelloggs also has whole grain versions of there Rice Krispies treats. Other alternatives include using flavorless greek yogurt in place of sour cream as well as coconut butter instead of regular butter.

Avocado toast ‘wows’ customers Grace Carey news editor

EASY TO MAKE. Cinnamon and ginger spice sugar cookies are a slightly un\usual choice for holiday baking, but the final result is worthwhile. 4Nia sogaard

Avocado Toast is a simple dish, containing minimal ingredients. In recent years, it has become a very popular menu item for many breakfast and lunch restaurants. Not only is it healthy, but it is also very easy to prepare.

For this smackdown, I went to two highly recommended avocado toast places in Scottsdale. First, I went to MoJo Cafe at Grayhawk Golf Club, then, I went to Wow Wow Lemonade.

At Mojo, the avocado toast came with sour dough, mashed avocado and corn.

Although I liked it overall, the corn tasted a little weird and gave the dish an odd consistency.

When I went to Wow Wow Lemonade, the avocado toast was served on whole grain bread, with smashed avocado, chili flakes, and a hint of lime. All of the different flavors came together beautifully and the toast was really good. They also offered a wider variety of avocado toast, there were multiple with different toppings, as opposed to MoJo, who only had one option.

The atmosphere at both places was very nice, yet they were very different.

At MoJo, I sat outdoors and the patio area was really nice. However, when I went to Wow Wow Lemonade, I got a really artsy feel from the place. It almost felt like a restaurant on the beach.

STAYING TRENDY Grace Carey goes to Wow Wow Lemonade for avocado toast

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Although I enjoyed both places, my favorite had to be Wow Wow Lemonade.

Between the taste of the food and the atmosphere, it was a win win.

MoJo Cafe does have its perks, like being on a golf course, and having an outdoor seating area, but Mojo Cafe did not have the best avocado toast in the world. It could probably be made better without the corn, because the bread itself was really good.

Both places were very good, but Wow Wow Lemonade definitely won the Avocado Toast Smackdown. They had everything that someone who is looking for a great breakfast or lunch is looking for.

Devin Dorough Devin Dorough Food Editor food editor Many people in the United States depend on prescription Charity brands have been gaining popularity in recent years. Brands like 4Ocean, TOMS and Out of medicine to live without the fear of health issues that could Print are all successful businesses that give a part of their proceeds to a cause. be fatal. More than 131 million people, sixty six percent of the ”I try to put a lot of money into charity brands because then I know at least some of my money is United States use prescription drugs add where you got this going to something helping the world, my favorite brand is out of print, which is a brand that makes from shirts and the money goes towards helping kids less fortunate receive books,” said Sharon Sager, a These prescription drugs range from all kinds of prices, but frequent customer of charity companies. most are expensive and many who need them can not afford Charity companies have grown in popularity for consumers because they have an intriguing marketthem. For people who can’t afford them some take the option ing and fashion appeal towards the customer. According to the NCCS, National Center for Charitable of going to another Country for cheaper prices. Not only Statistics, more than 1.5 million non-profit organizations are registered in the U.S. do people get prescription medicine in other countries but Recently, it has become more popular to buy into brands that make a product, and they donate some they also get Surgeries, and dental care as well. According to of your money to the cause of their choice. Some brands have been doing this for a long time. TOMS Insider.com, 150,000 and 320,000 travel to another country for shoes is an example of one of these businesses. Founded in 2006, their goal is to give the less fortunate healthcare every year. This kind of travel is known as medical shoes every time a customer buys a pair. tourism.

“I used to buy TOMS shoes all the time after my mom told me what they were for, they were very “Many people don’t have a lot of choices when it comes to comfy too which I remember surprising me because I didn’t think they’d be good quality,” said Anmedical needs and they need to go somewhere where they can drew Isho, a senior. afford” said Linda Black, a NICU nurse.

Later on, this company expanded their project and currently also give the less fortunate reading With a rise in more United States residents choosing this glasses and clean drinking water. method of health care, experts say the industry will keep TOMS shoes is not the only brand helping out with the money they make. A brand that is currently growing up to twenty five percent in the next 10years. The very popular among high school students is Ivory Ella, a clothing brand that gives money to save top reasons they choose to travel for health care is because of elephants. With every purchase this company takes ten percent from the proceeds and give it to a the rise in cost for medical treatments, aging and the medical foundation that helps stop the poaching of elephants. Ivory Ella also recently started a new campaign, necessities that come with it, and advances in international the proceeds from the shirts in the breast cancer line will contribute money to breast cancer research. transportation.

According to their website, they have raised over 1.7 million over the past four years. ”It saves people a lot of money and they’re getting the treat- Another company that has gained popularity among teens is 4Ocean Bracelets. ment they need and not spending all their money” said Jacob “I’ve heard of 4Ocean Bracelets. A lot of kids have them at the school I teach at. I’m not a big fan of Biggs, put grade bracelets, but I love their goal of removing plastic and trash from the ocean,” said Sager.

According to learningenglish.com, 340 new international 4Ocean started when two guys from Florida went on a surfing trip to Bali and discovered the trash airports will be built in the next ten years. There are also com- covered beaches. They were inspired to do something to fix it, and started to look for ways to make panies like MedRepublic which connect its users who need a difference. On their website, they claim their work won’t be done until they can walk around clean Medical Care to doctors around the world. Robert Page, the beaches with clean ocean water. founder of MedRepublic, claims the best country for medical “I think this brand is cool because they are a complete non-profit organization. I also love how comcare is Thailand. The United States falls in second, but this is mitted they are and how you can volunteer to help collect trash from the ocean,” said Lola Draper, a not based on price. It is because the United States has a level senior. of specialized medicine not found anywhere else. Even with With many people inspired by these charity brands products and many others, high schoolers coninsurance, medical bills in theUnited States. are expensive. tinue to be their biggest supporters.

“I went to the hospital for my appendix and the surgery ended up costing my parents a lot out of pocket even though we have insurance,” said Andrew Isho, a senior.

Devin Dorough food editor A trend that has started to take off this past couple of years is thrift shopping. Clothes and accessories are a big thing to help us stand out and express ourselves. Thrift shopping is a fun way people can get more clothing for your style, and stay in a low budget.

In Cave Creek, there are many local thrift shops. The three most popular are Kiwanis Market Place, Gold Mine Thrift Shop, and Infinite Finds. All these locations are considerably cheaper and have great finds from clothing, to art, to everyday necessities.

Kiwanis Market Place is located in Old Town Cave Creek. Kiwanis’ goal is to enrich the education of the students in their community and they do this by sponsoring smaller projects such as the Boy Scouts and Desert Foothills Key Club. A lot of the money they make at this thrift store goes to these organizations or to Kiwanis to keep expanding. Kiwanis is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9:00 to 4:00 They’re ready to greet and help you find the next great find.

Inside Kiwanis it was a smaller sized thrift store. It has a lot of home materials such as things to cook with, and smaller appliances, and also furniture and decorations.

The clothing section is pretty big for the women but the men’s section doesn’t have a lot to choose from.

Gold Mine thrift shop is another thrift shop located in Old Town Cave Creek. This one is a little bit smaller in size than Kiwanis, but still has a good collection of stuff.

Gold Mine is open 9-3 on Wednesday through Saturday and states on their website, they want to provide a service and physical merchandise to those in need. It is run through volunteers. Volunteers that have been serving since the 80’s are still there. The shop originated from the Good Shepherd of the Hills church in 1947. In the middle of the community it served to help people with physical and spiritual needs. It’s open all year around except for August which is when they do cleaning and repairs.

Compared to Kiwanis this is a very small thrift store. It had all the same things but a lot less options. There is also not much you can find in there that really catches the eye, or that is considered a good thrift.

Infinite Finds is another thrift store in Cave Creek that is a lot newer than its other competitors as it opened in 2017. The company’s owner, Melissa Bates, formed Infinite Finds through her love of healthcare and her old job as a senior placement agent at (where she worked before). On the website it states that Bates wants people to find their next great find and make them as happy as it made the previous owner. Infinite Finds also does things for the community such as giving free wigs to women who have lost hair due to cancer. They also sell body lotions and oils that have health benefits such as CBD oils. Infinite finds is more of a women based store but there was good stuff in there that many could benefit off of. Another cool thing about infinite finds is they sell things for staying healthy.

These thrift stores are great to check out if you’re looking to buy some new clothes. They are a great way to save money and give back to the community in one go.

Devin Dorough Devin Dorough food editor food editor Band and Choir are two opportunities for student musicians to gain valuable experience With the 2019-2020 school year just beginning, it is hard to believe that performing. Many take these classes to become better with their instrument or voice, kids are already looking into their college of choice and scholarships. With and perform with other students with the same goal. so many things required for college scholarships these days, it is hard to The marching band performs at home football games, some basketball games, pep keep up with everything needed to be prepared. rallies, parades, competitions, concerts, and any opportunity that arises during the year. Band and Choir both performed at the Fine Arts Center last week for their annual In 2018, the rate of highschool graduates that go to college was 69.1 percent. Every year the percent is a little higher. This is because it is getting holiday concert.

“The next shows for the band are March second and fifth. Those will be festivals where harder everyday to get a job or career of choice, without a degree. we will get critiqued by judges,” said Kevin Brady, the band teacher.

Many students opt out of college is because it is very expensive in the In addition to the marching band, there is also Jazz band, beginning and advanced band. United States. That is why for many, getting good grades, exceeding in “I’ve been playing bass in Jazz band for two years now, and it was a great way for me to sports, extra curricular activities, and doing all of the ECAP requirements further progress and learn new techniques,” said Panayiotis Kostouros, a senior. is important.

The students put a lot of work into these classes to become better at their instrument.

“We always start with a few warm ups that are independent, then we play a few scales to “When I went to college we didn’t have all the same requirements you keep our minds refreshed. And the rest of class, we run through our music and get ready did, we didn’t have ECAP but for athletic scholarships we still needed the NCAA clearing house. We also still needed to do good on SAT and ACT for whichever event we’re playing at next,” said Kostouros.

Being a band member comes with different opportunities. For example, seniors can so a lot was the same besides the ECAP,” said Andrew Scott, a business participate in a state Jazz event where they become part of a band for the weekend. The teacher and tennis coach. class also usually participates in all of the state competitions, where they play as a class These days, scholarship s can be obtained from various other things, aside and compete against other schools. from grades. It is always good to talk to school counselors and find out If someone is more vocally inclined, Choir is another class offered. Taught by Karen what scholarships are available. Full ride scholarships are harder to come Dolezal, Choir is similar to band in that it is practiced with a group of fellow musicians by; according to pre scholar, around 20,000 kids get a full ride every year. who prepare for concerts, competitions, pep rallies, etc.

Like Marching and Jazz Band, Choir performs at different community and school events That may seem like a lot, however, 20 million kids go to college every year, throughout the year. They recently performed at the Carefree Music Festival on Decem- that is only 0.1 percent of the kids. ber 6. A lot of work is put into the concerts.

There are scholarships that many kids hone in on. The national merit “In order to get ready for our performance, Mrs. Dolezal posts the tracks for our music scholarship is a scholarship that focuses on kids who get the best SAT online and this makes them available to practice at home,” said Jackie Paul, a senior in scores.

Choir.

“My whole highschool career I’ve tried my hardest with my grades and They also have frequent part checks to make sure they keep progressing with their part.

SATs and ACTs because I know when I’m in college I’ll be happy I put in “I love Choir because it’s like having a second family, and it’s fun to do my passion with the work,” said Wade Sassman, a senior. others that share the same passion,” said Paul.

Kids that receive this, get money not only from the organization but also Band and Choir are year-round classes with performances each semester.

from the college and various sponsors. If a student is an athlete, Footlocker has a scholarship program where they pay twenty student athletes 20,000 dollars for their college. For this scholarship, a letter must be written to footlocker explaining why the individual should receive the money. A big issue with scholarships is kids get discouraged and thinking it is a waste of time to do the work just to get rejected.

The application process can be a lot, with many steps being involved. Usually an application has to be filled out, an essay must be written, information about the individual must be provided, as well as recommendations and resumes. Scholarships also have deadlines so students have to get it done in a certain amount of time.

“Honestly just stay on top of it because deadlines always come sooner than you expect and then you get overwhelmed with what you still need to do,” said Elizabet Cave, a Kiwanis scholarship applicant.

Scholarships are important, especially if someone does not want to deal with student debt. There are a lot of opportunities for all kinds of students that you can learn about through research.

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White Castle now open in Scottsdale

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Cornbread Keeping November THANKSGIVING RECIPE

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Nia Sogaard Staff Writer

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new White Castle will have a tremenStaff Writer dous effect on the area that it’s in. I think White Castle is causing a huge backup in that it’s going to completely boom the traffic and bringing in loads of fans since economy within The Pima Block and it’s its opening on Wednesday, October the going to be a whole new neighborhood, 23. White Castle, which is America’s “ said Cooper Lake, a sophomore who first fast food hamburger chain based grew up around White Castles. White in Columbus, Ohio has been a family Castle has mixed opinions based on who owned business for more than ninety is asked about the food there. Many peoeight years. The company was founded ple love White Castle, however there are in Wichita, Kansas in 1921 and now has some people that don’t find it as enjoyover forty locations around thirteen dif- able as others.

“I don’t like the food there because it ferent states.

When White Castle first announced tastes like they just put it in the microtheir newest location in Arizona, it wave and it gives it a nasty taste, “ said brought a lot of attention. The new loca- Kelsey Morris, a sophomore who’s been tion has opened up at Via De Ventura in to White Castle. the Talking Stick Entertainment District The food at White Castle has a very near Scottsdale and is around 4800 savory, juicy, and delectable taste to its square feet, making it able to accom- burgers and the fries are cooked very modate about 200 customers inside and well, leaving a nice crispness to the outout. Not only is there a lot of room, but side, but softness on the inside. The the restaurant is open 24/7, making the food is very delicious and is priced at a very affordable range with a full bacon place constantly busy.

Although the lines have been really long cheeseburger combo for around $7-$8 lately, once the hype dies down a bit, it and a sack of onion rings for only $3.10. will be very convenient for customers “There are a lot of people who are willwho get hungry late at night. This allows ing to drive from wherever they need to customers to go through and order any- in order to get their sliders, so as long as it’s the only locathing off the tion in the Valley, menu includI think that it ing breakfast, will continue to lunch, and dinbe popular, “said ner at anyBruce St. James, time during the a radio host for day. The CEO, KTAR who has Lauren Ingram been to the new said that there White Castle. were long lines White Castle has expected for brought a lot of days, possibly hype, but in the weeks, and so end I don’t think far she is comit’s worth waitpletely correct. ing in line for The line is at multiple hours to least an hour have it. I believe wait minithat once it calms mum and it was down then it will backed up all There are a lot of people be more worth it, the way down and more people the street. The who are willing to drive will be able to see White Castle from wherever they need how it tastes. It’s has brought a to in order to get their affordable prices lot of customers in the past days sliders, so as long as it’s the and unique taste makes it a very that it has been only location in the Valley, good restaurant open, which I think that it will continue that will help the could potenarea and bring in tially help other to be popular. a lot of customplaces in the “Bruce St. James ers. area as well. a radio host for KTAR who has been to the “I think that the

This quick 30-minute corn bread recipe is easy to incorporate with many meals, sweet or savory, making it the perfect addition to the dining table this thanksgiving.

Servings: About 12 Ingredients: ½ cup of melted salted butter 1 cup of flour 1 cup of cornmeal 1 tablespoon of white sugar 2 teaspoons of baking powder ½ teaspoon of baking soda 1 ½ cup of buttermilk 2 large eggs Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a skillet or baking dish (ideally 9 inches) with butter (not ½ a cup) and place into the oven.

Whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl. Make a well (hole) in the middle of the dry ingredients, add eggs and buttermilk. Mix the eggs and buttermilk before mixing with the rest o-f the contents.

Add melted butter into the bowl and mix until the butter has just combined with the rest of the contents. (Try not to over mix) Remove skillet or baking dish from the oven with mitts and pour the mix onto pan.

Place skillet or baking dish back into the oven and bake for about 20 minutes. When inserting a toothpick in the center of the dish, it should come out clean.

Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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CORN BREAD A sweet and savory recipe prepared in 30 minutes 4 Nia Sogaard

This was my favorite page I designed because I love the orange with it. IT was around halloween time and we also wrote about white castle adding to the orange.

This is also my favorite page because I think it looks the best and it was the most fun to do

Devin Dorough Food Editor Many people in the United States depend on prescription medicine to live without the fear of health issues that could be fatal. More than 131 million people, sixty six percent of the United States use prescription drugs add where you got this from These prescription drugs range from all kinds of prices, but most are expensive and many who need them can not afford them. For people who can’t afford them some take the option of going to another Country for cheaper prices. Not only do people get prescription medicine in other countries but they also get Surgeries, and dental care as well. According to Insider.com, 150,000 and 320,000 travel to another country for healthcare every year. This kind of travel is known as medical tourism.

“Many people don’t have a lot of choices when it comes to medical needs and they need to go somewhere where they can afford” said Linda Black, a NICU nurse.

With a rise in more United States residents choosing this method of health care, experts say the industry will keep growing up to twenty five percent in the next 10years. The top reasons they choose to travel for health care is because of the rise in cost for medical treatments, aging and the medical necessities that come with it, and advances in international transportation. ”It saves people a lot of money and they’re getting the treatment they need and not spending all their money” said Jacob Biggs, put grade According to learningenglish.com, 340 new international airports will be built in the next ten years. There are also companies like MedRepublic which connect its users who need Medical Care to doctors around the world. Robert Page, the founder of MedRepublic, claims the best country for medical care is Thailand. The United States falls in second, but this is not based on price. It is because the United States has a level of specialized medicine not found anywhere else.

Even with insurance, medical bills in theUnited States. are expensive.

“I went to the hospital for my appendix and the surgery ended up costing my parents a lot out of pocket even though we have insurance,” said Andrew Isho, a senior.

I loved writing this article because it had very important information about perscription medicine in the U.s. I got to interview a nurse who gave me great information. I also learned a lot of things I didn’t already know. Im also very interested in health so that helped a lot.

Devin Dorough I loved writing this article because I am also a food editor Band and Choir are two opportunities for student musicians to gain valuable experience perform- musician. I got to interview fellow musicians ing. Many take these classes to become better with their instrument or voice, and perform with and learn what school band is like. I also met other students with the same goal.

The marching band performs at home football games, some basketball games, pep rallies, parades, someone through writing this article and his competitions, concerts, and any opportunity that arises during the year. Band and Choir both pername is Pono and he’s the coolest ever formed at the Fine Arts Center last week for their annual holiday concert.

“The next shows for the band are March second and fifth. Those will be festivals where we will get critiqued by judges,” said Kevin Brady, the band teacher.

In addition to the marching band, there is also Jazz band, beginning and advanced band.

“I’ve been playing bass in Jazz band for two years now, and it was a great way for me to further progress and learn new techniques,” said Panayiotis Kostouros, a senior.

The students put a lot of work into these classes to become better at their instrument.

“We always start with a few warm ups that are independent, then we play a few scales to keep our minds refreshed. And the rest of class, we run through our music and get ready for whichever event we’re playing at next,” said Kostouros.

Being a band member comes with different opportunities. For example, seniors can participate in a state Jazz event where they become part of a band for the weekend. The class also usually participates in all of the state competitions, where they play as a class and compete against other schools.

If someone is more vocally inclined, Choir is another class offered. Taught by Karen Dolezal, Choir is similar to band in that it is practiced with a group of fellow musicians who prepare for concerts, competitions, pep rallies, etc.

Like Marching and Jazz Band, Choir performs at different community and school events throughout the year. They recently performed at the Carefree Music Festival on December 6. A lot of work is put into the concerts.

“In order to get ready for our performance, Mrs. Dolezal posts the tracks for our music online and this makes them available to practice at home,” said Jackie Paul, a senior in Choir.

They also have frequent part checks to make sure they keep progressing with their part.

“I love Choir because it’s like having a second family, and it’s fun to do my passion with others that share the same passion,” said Paul.

Band and Choir are year-round classes with performances each semester.