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Hailey’s 2023 spring Semester Portfolio

This semester I was in charge of being the photo essay and photography editor. Being given that responsibility gave me the opportunity to learn how to use adobe applications like InDesign, Photoshop and bridge. Having the ability to be able to use these applications has made the creative process easier. Compared to last year I feel it is different because of the responsibility I have. I am responsible for all of the photos on the entire paper and making sure everything is uploaded and edited correctly.

When it comes to the challenges of editing photos it has become easier over the past few months. I try to teach staff writers to edit their photos so the process is smoother for both of us next time but it will probably take a few more months before they’re also able to learn how to edit photos. In the future I plan on sitting down with them more often and helping with the photo process.

The page I am most proud of this JUST DANCE semester is the December issue photo essay. I got complete creative freedom and got to make the page all by myself. I got to start it earlier because all of the photos were taken by me and I was able to finish earlier and still enjoy what I made.

The page I am least happy with is the October issue photo essay. It was me learning how to use everything again and I didn’t really get to work on it. If I could do it over again with the knowledge I have now I would do more of it myself.

I feel I am very strong in being able Halloween themed to arrange pictures in a pleasing way homecoming events helped get students ready to ... to the eye. If I were to pick something I could use more training in, I would pick captions. I understand how the format works but I need to work on the writing part more.\ In InDesign I have learned how to make almost a whole page on my own. I need help with design issues now and then but I am getting more confident in my ability to use the apphoto essay

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The Falcon Dance Company presented their annual dance show this month, themed after the 12 zodiac signs

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1GETTING READY. Evan Johnston, a senior, prepares by applying lipstick while getting ready for the next number at the dress rehearsal. In total the show took about four months to prepare.” I love getting to dance and perform on stage. Ms. Ericson really brings to light dance in a creative way that isn’t stressful. It was so much fun getting to perform the dances we worked so hard on all semester,”said Johnston.

2ARIAL ARABESQUES. Ashlyn Kastalic, a senior, is lifted up to perform an arabesque with her dance partner during the dance Leo. Many guest choreographers came in to help create a total of 12 dances.” I loved performing and being with my friends on the stage,” said Kastalic.

3HELPING HANDS .Ashlyn Kastalic, a senior helps Payton Stam, a junior, get ready before going on the stage for Scorpio. The show was themed after the 12 astrological zodiac signs.” I felt so accomplished to finally be on stage with my best friends after working on these dances for so long,” said Stam.

4FLYING AROUND. Taylor Welling, a senior, is lifted into the sky while preforming Aquarius as her teammates circle around her. The Falcon Dance Company has been preparing for this show since second week of school. “We start working on pieces for the show basically after the first week of school. It is a long process with different guest choreographers coming in to create dances for us. In total for all 12 dances, it’s about a 4 month-ish process.” said Welling.

5WITH THE TEAM. The Falcon Dance Company stands in a line kick line formation while preforming Taurus before lunging forward. The show was preformed on December 1 and 2 and the Fine Arts Center.” I truly have a great time performing with my friends, that’s one of my favorite parts of it, we really connect with each other. I have always loved preforming on stage since I was younger.” said Taylor Welling, a senior.

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1 FLYING HIGH. Ava Hernendez, a junior, is lifted by a teammate to help pump up the crowd. The cheer team performed intricate stunts during the pep rallies and games.

“Flying in front of the student body is one my favorite things to do. It can be scary at times but looking down and seeing everyone is a really cool experience,” said Hernendez. 4 Hailey Dent

2 HYPED UP. Students at the homecoming jump along to the beat with the DJ. Homecoming had many elaborate decorations this year. “The big skull at the front was incredibly silly looking. The skeletons were glowing additions to the atmosphere of the event,”said Jessica Noll, a junior. 4 Cal Ward

3 TALKING IT OUT. Torin Mayse, a junior, and Sam Wolfenden, a junior, talk about the plays on the sidelines. The football team just finished their season. “It’s a pretty cool experience, awesome atmosphere with the crowd noise and lots of adrenaline and nerves,” said Ben Haldeman, a junior. 4 Lexi Licari

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4 HOCO HALLOWEEN. The decorations around school for homecoming week are themed around the halloween season. The decorations ranged from graves, goblins and ghouls. “My favorite decorations were the gravestones. In the morning my friends and I would read them off to each other and laugh. I thought that is was a really good idea to have something spooky and funny,” said Maya Lyttle, a junior. 4 Cal Ward

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I chose this picture as my favorite because I feel it shows a lot behind it. You can see the emotions and action in the photo and it really catches the eye. I went to rehearsals for the dance show and talked to all the dancers before they went on state and Taylor Welling, the girl in the middle in the air was really excited for me to get a picture of her. Taylor was just filling in for someone at the time so she was really happy she was able to get into the paper. The photo uses CIV (Center of visual interest) and action. The final product looks great because of the lighting and action.

I feel my photography skills have gotten a lot better this semester. I have learned how to use the cameras a lot better and am a lot more confident with going out and taking pictures.

Something I’ve learned about taking pictures is taking a lot more pictures than usual. It’s hard to find the best pictures so taking a lot is really helpful. I could use help with learning how to use the cameras properly. It can get a very confusing so getting sat down and told how to do specific things would be very useful.

The process I have for organizing is communicating with anyone taking pictures.

I try my best to sit down with most of them help them with uploading pictures and editing them. Some changes I would make are not offering me to do it all for them. I get blamed for lost CD cards and it gets frustrating because I am just trying to help. Uploading pictures immediately after taking them also needs to be done. Next semester I would want to help them be more independent.

I have learned a lot about Photoshop this year. I have learned how to change the colors and adjust aspects about the photos. I wish I could learn how to cut out images on Photoshop.

With all the staff members, I make it a priority to keep them involved and ask them questions too. Having casual small talk with everyone is important to keep common friends among everyone. While working with other people in a leadership role, it was nice learning from them but at times you’d feel inferior because you didn’t know as much as them. Being in a leadership position I take that and change it so the people who look up to me for assistance can feel welcome. I think having respect from your peers is important so that if needed, you can work with them easily in the future. Being an editor is nice because you get to have a lot of learning opportunities with many different applications. While being an editor you have the responsibility to help others. Because of this it is challenging at points because you might not know how to help, but there is always someone you can ask for help. I feel we have many creative people on the paper. You have a lot of creative freedom and are able to show your ideas in your own way. I think that is why we have an award winning paper. Some things we could work on is paying attention. A lot of people in the class are friends so it’s really easy to get distracted and not want to do your work but in the end finish the paper. I agree with the quote. I feel that to know what you’re doing, you need to have a vision to lead everyone else. I feel that being responsible for mistakes and having good communication skills makes a good leader.

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Comfort and fashion rolled into one: Flannels style editor

Despite the ever-changing fashion trends, flannels continue to remain a staple in men’s fall fashion. In fact, GQ magazine, one of the top men’s fashion magazines in the country, recently reported that for more than 200 years, the flannel shirt has been “adopted and reinterpreted by just about every demographic and subculture imaginable: frontier loggers, WWII sailors, greasers, surfers, punks, skaters, west coast rappers, grunge kids, rock climbers, contractors, mustachioed Williamsburg hipsters, hypebeasts, yoga moms, tech bros, present-day NBA tunnel style kings.”

Now, as the weather turns cooler, flannel shirts are spotThe reason why ted across campus in increasing numbers. Layering is such I like to wear a simple yet effective way to flannel shirts style and keep warm when the weather starts to drop. is because they “It’s good to just kind of add keep me warm layers, it’s an easy layer to put and because on without being too over the top,” said Ronan Shellabarger, they look so a sophomore. cool.”

Knowing which flannel to buy can be a challenge, since Sean C onroy they come in a variety of colors, from subtle to neon. a senior According to LoveLulus, a boutique in California that sells clothes across the country, a vast majority of the colors found in fashion are often on a more warm color side and darkened cool colors are the best when it comes to styling. Sage greens, maroon reds, burnt oranges, and brown are all staple colors when it comes to dressing specifically for fall.

Shellabarger is wearing fall colors now.

“Orange and yellow are good and so are earth tones,” Shellabarger said.

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espite the obvious health advantages for children, P.E. would be better fit as an elective that students can choose whether or not to take, and should not be required for graduation.

For one thing, P.E can promote negativity when it comes to different students’ ability to perform physical exercise. Some students are natural athletes, but for those who are not athletic, it can be challenging. The bullying that can sometimes go on in P.E. class has become a common scene in many movies, but it can be harmful in real life.

Today’s P.E. classes are remnants of the past and usually only include “gym class” type sports. In fact, studies done by Harold Kohl, a professor of kinesiology and of Texas Also, P.E. credits health education at theto University be effective, a P.E. at Austin, show that, are not tied program needs to include “healthy-living and to academics. nutrition classes, parent education, and frequent opportunities for unstructured play.”

Physical education This could explain why a National Survey of is a completely Children’s Health found that required P.E. different form of alone generally doesn’t affect boys’ physicalactivity levels or obesity. education than Also, P.E. credits are not tied to academregular academic ics. Physical education is a completely differclasses such as ent form of education than regular academic classes such as math, english, science, etc. A math, English, P.E. course is better fit as an elective since it science, etc. is so much different from a regular class. P.E. credits are recorded differently from normal academic credits.

Most four-year colleges don’t even require P.E. credits for entry. P.E. requirements are declining in popularity quickly. Less and less schools are seeing a purpose in requiring the P.E. credits since they aren’t related to academic credits.

Students can be bullied and body shamed by their own coaches. Students who are transgender are constantly being identified as the wrong gender in P.E. classes also Students when it comes to competition between men and women. and bully other students who aren’t athletic make comments at those students which decreases everyone’s morale.

Analisa Packham, an economics professor at Miami University, has concluded that the participation requirement of P.E. does not have any positive effects on students’ health and academic performance.

They also found that P.E. classes had caused absent rates in the class to increase. Students are feeling like they have to avoid a class because they dislike it so much. The requirement is causing truancy and is upsetting students’ absent counts.

Of course, there are reasons why a P.E.course is good for students. It teaches discipline to one’s health and how to properly exercise. And there is a great health benefit to exercising every day.

But the cost of learning these lessons can be too great.

P.E. isn’t for everyone. Some people prefer to be able to exercise in their own home free of judgment and grades. It’s unfair to force someone to exercise if they aren’t comfortable doing it publicly. It’s also unfair to grade a student’s ability to exercise.

P.E. courses are better fit to be an elective rather than a requirement to graduate. It does more harm than good and puts students in an uncomfortable situation. It would be a much better idea to make P.E. an elective class so students have a choice on whether or not they want to exercise in school.

orace Mann, often called the father of public education in America, sought to create a free system in which children could be brought up from any walk of life and become a productive member of society.

Part of this vision now includes a focus on health education. In the modern day, much of the attention towards health education has been shifted to focus on biological education and mental health, which is not necessarily a bad thing. However, we must not let this new concept dissuade from the more traditional importance of our physical health. Physical education requirements, while often too strict, are a crucial part of modern education.

A seemingly obvious benefit of physical education While it is is the fact that it forces people to be physically active. commonly While it is commonly understood that an hour or more understood of physical activity can have profound effects, the benefits of a period as small as 30 minutes of physical activthat an hour or ity a day are often underestimated. In the paper, Health more of physical benefits of physical activity: the evidence, published by the Canadian Medical Association Journal, Darren ER activity can have Warburton, Crystal Whitney Nicol, and Shannon SD profound effects, Bredin found that physical activity has, “a linear relation the benefits of a between physical activity and health status, such that a further increase in physical activity and fitness will lead period as small to additional improvements in health status.” This evias 30 minutes of dence points to the fact that any physical activity at all physical activity is worth considering, as the health benefits increase as your physical activity increases. Even 5 minutes of physia day are often cal work could make you more healthy then if you hadn’t underestimated been active at all. This, in combination with, “irrefutable evidence of the effectiveness of regular physical activity in the… prevention of several chronic diseases (e.g., cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, hypertension, obesity, depression and osteoporosis) and premature death,” makes the requirement of at least some physical activity in school more than a worthwhile investment into the future of the students.

On top of the fact it addresses many long term health concerns, mandatory physical education has been shown to create a long standing habit. By being exposed to an environment where physical activity occurs regularly, people are more likely to form a thought process in which they exercise on their own accord more often.

This is supported by a study conducted entitled Physical Exercise SelfEfficacy for College Students’ Level of Motivation in Physical Activity, published by the International Journal of Science and Research, in which Samuel Joseph Bebeley and Yi-gang Wu inquired to students from colleges with and without mandatory physical education classes. They were asked if they could motivate themselves to do physical activities under certain strenuous circumstances. They concluded that, “a mandatory course or programme in health and physical education or literacy [should] be instituted in schools and colleges… especially in the junior high schools, senior high schools and college undergraduates before graduation to help maximize motivational level in physical activity.”

Simply by being around those who work out regularly, students will be more inspired to continue their own physical activity, and become more rounded individuals.

Some valid criticism comes in the form of an argument against the necessity of P.E. classes.

While a P.E. class is an effective option, the idea that other classes that incorporate physical activity could count for a P.E. requirement.

Students in Football, Basketball, Cheer, Pom, Dance, or even Marching Band could receive the physical education credit they deserve, without sacrificing a whole class that they are not interested in.

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The Drama Club, at the Fine Arts Center, with the hard work and dedication of the cast & crew...

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he Cactus Shadows Drama Club put on its first show of the school year, Clue.

Getting the show stage ready had its ups and downs but came together after only six weeks.

“I’ve enjoyed all of it, it’s been probably the most organized show we’ve done in my four years here, everything’s come together so well,” said Jackson Rinkes, a senior who played the lead, Wadsworth.

The show had its challenges, the most difficult and expensive one was the building of the set.

“We had decided to build a huge rotating set and we had never done it on the scale we did for this show,” said Andrew Cupo, drama teacher. “It was expensive and time consuming to put together.”

With limited time to build the set, Drama club members gave up many Saturdays to get it finished on time. The entire set was student-built.

“The set was really impressive. I wasn’t expecting it to turn during the show, it really added to the whole performance,” said Rachel Wendt, sophomore.

The show had advantages and disadvantages with its small cast.

About 50 students auditioned and only 12 people made it.

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“The rehearsal process when you have a smaller cast has pros and cons. When you miss one person because they’re sick or they have a doctor’s appointment then you are losing a much larger portion of your cast,” said Cupo “It does mean that everybody in the cast felt a little more responsibility and therefore worked a little bit harder to make sure they were ready.”

There were six weeks from the beginning of rehearsal to the final performances. Nobody could work during fall break making the total time to prepare shorter than usual.

The cast rehearsed four days after school every week with additional Saturday work days.

This was the first murder mystery the drama club has done.

Cupo wanted to do something his students had never done before.

“I try to choose different shows every year that are a style or genre that the students who are currently enrolled at cactus shadows haven’t done,” said Cupo.

Clue was on the Fine Arts center stage October 13, 14, and 15. They sold 525 tickets across the three performances.

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The girls golf team works to maintain balance between each player’s individual goals and a sense of team unity.

The game of golf is typically played as an individual sport, but when played in high school or college, it is played with a team. A player is still responsible for their own game, however the score is as a team collectively.

Each of the girls golf team has their own personal goals for their own golf game.

“I want to be consistent with my scores and keep it in the seventies,” said Nicole Feistl, a junior.

To play well as a team, the girls need to create their own goals and pursue them in order to contribute to their team. If a couple players have a tough day on the course, it hurts the whole team.

“The struggle is how big each person’s score impacts the team, so you always want to try to be playing your best,” said Parker Welling, a sophomore.

The girls get ready individually with their game in order to set themselves up to play well together.

“I am prepared for state, I have a few more things to work on before then, but I think our team can do very well and possibly win if we all come prepared,” said Riley Doherty, a junior.

Since these girls are used to playing golf individually, playing on a team is a different experience. The team can support each other.

“I can not so much worry about just myself, I can think about the other people on the team and who I’m playing for and realize that it’s for everyone else and not just for myself,” said Doherty.

“I’ve enjoyed all of it.”

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Past, present, future coming together in Swift’s new album

Getting warm Students stay fashionable while preparing for colder weather

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Layering is not just a good way of staying warm while entering cooler months but also a way to mix and match different wardrobe pieces. It can add dimensions and smaller touches to any outfit, whether it is fishnet, tights, or a striped undershirt.

“I like to layer when it is cold because I still want to be fashionable and wearing a jacket every day can get a little boring,” said Cadence Presta, a senior.

Boots are always in fashion, but this year there are some new trends, including skinnyheeled boots, the “slouch,” the combat boot and the knee-high. According to fashionista Bella Gerard, writing for Stylecaster, these new styles will replace some older, tired looks.

Of course, there are certain boot styles that never get old. Short booties are a favorite for many.

“In Arizona, I really like booties. They are very versatile so you can wear them with dresses or pants, and they aren’t too hot while I’m in the classroom but warm enough for the chiller months,” said Jill Jellison an English teacher.

Another fall trend this year is corduroy.

According to Vogue magazine, corduroy is big.

One reason that it is a wardrobe essential is its sturdy warming fabric can fight the chill even on the coldest days. Whether it’s corduroy pants, corduroy button downs, or even corduroy hats, corduroy has a heavier construction, while also being lightweight enough as to not cause overheating. Corduroy is very versatile so it goes with almost anything. Corduroy also adds texture to any outfit.

“I really like the texture of corduroy, I think texture is really cool to add to outfits.

It adds more dimension to a piece that could be otherwise more plain and boring,” said Jules Rodriguez a senior.

Vogue magazine also notes that the sweater vest is back, and is “essential” for layering. Many styles were spotted at this season’s New York Fashion Week. Colorful stripes, and even some with a 1970s flare are making a resurgence.

Vests can be very practical pieces to have in a wardrobe, especially for fall in Arizona.

Adding another layer of warmth for the chilly mornings, they can be easily removed for the warmer evenings.

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Chaiallow teaanlatte uxury knockoffs individual to obtain the extravagance of

expensive name brands while still being able to afford the product.

“I think people use them so they can look like they are rich or have nice stuff for a cheaper cost, and it can be really tacky sometimes,” said Julia Lovati a fashion club member.

According to IACC.org, counterfeiting concerns the manufacturing and sale of a trade mark.

Counterfeits can be found abundantly online. The most frequent knockoffs come from designer brands like Rolex and Louis Vuitton.

Shoppers use websites to buy their counterfeit goods.

“They go into fancy designer places like Prada and look really closely at the items. And then they go on a website and they get stuff all the time” said Paige Loberg the president of fashion club.

The Office of the United States Trade wSarah Love Representative to start creating yearly lists that highlight websites that sell knockoffs.

These websites are not always the most trustworI think people use thy. From quality to the product itself, occasionally them so they can people do not get what they ordered. look like they are “They (shoes) were supposed to be red bottom but they were not. They were completely the wrong rich or have nice style. So, sometimes it’s kind of a gamble,” said stuff for a cheaper Loberg. cost, and it can As mentioned by Varsity.com, the rise of luxury counterfeit started in the late 70’s following the be really tacky demand of designer jeans. Nowadays the growing sometimes.” popularity for streetwear has allowed a continual push of knockoffs.

With the constant change in trends, and increase Julia Lovati in disposable fashion, people are looking for cheaper ways to buy products before the new fad arises. The Fashion Club member haste in which some of these products are made can, however, create poor quality goods.

“I think luxury knockoffs are kind of unnecessary. But they are also really funny if they are missprinted,” said Betty Taylor a sophomore.

The creation of counterfeit items makes its way back during 1952 in Paris, where the Musee de la Contrefacon originated. This museum presents counterfeit items next to the original product.

As the technology and desire for counterfeit needs grows, so does the quality of the goods. This can make it difficult to avoid purchasing a counterfeit item.

Making sure to buy directly from the brand's national retailer is a good way to avoid accidentally buying a knockoff.

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aylor Swift dropped her new album Midnights, on October 21st with 13 songs. Later that night, a second version, Midnights (3am edition) came out with seven additional songs.

For Taylor Swift fans, it has been a long time coming. The last album she put out was Red (Taylor’s Version), a rerecording of her 2012 album. This is the first time fans are hearing new original music in almost two years since the release of Evermore.

Midnights is a collection of songs written across many sleepless nights throughout all of Taylor’s life. This album is a blend of all her past albums. This is very different from the usual way she puts music together. Most of her albums have a very specific vibe or style for all or most of the songs. On Midnights, there isn’t just one genre for the whole album, but a large range of styles. Listeners get to experience many different emotions and sounds.

It’s very interesting to hear her revisit feelings and experiences she discussed in the past but with a much more mature voice. It’s almost nostalgic to hear songs you’ve listened to all your life being sung about as memories. The best song on the album is “You’re On Your Own, Kid.” The sound is pretty upbeat, but the lyrics are very emotional. Some of my favorite lyrics on the entire album are in this song. In the chorus, she references the person that she was during the making of each of her albums and finishes it off with how she feels while making Midnights. “Everything you lose is a step you take so make the friendship bracelet take the moment and taste it.” There’s a lot of symbolism in these

lyrics. If the friendship bracelet is a metaphor for a charm bracelet, the charms represent herself in all her different eras and all of it coming together to make her who she is now.

The 3am edition made a much bigger impact lyrically than the original 13 songs.

My favorite from the 3am edition is “Bigger Than The Whole Sky.” This song is about a short fling that meant more to her than other relationships even though it didn’t last as long. The lyrics, “you were more than just a short time, and I’ve got a lot to pine about, I’ve got a lot to live without” captures the theme of the song perfectly.

Another fantastic part of the 3am edition was the beautiful lyrics in “Would’ve

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That song is about how when she was younger she got taken advantage of by older people and didn’t realize until she was older. “Now that I’m grown, I’m scared of ghosts, memories feel like weapons” these words feel like her reflecting on past experiences and realizing years after how badly they hurt her and still do. This song also has the single best Taylor Swift line. By far the most impactful lyrics on the entire albums “living for the thrill of hitting you wear it hurts, give me back my girlhood, it was mine first” these words break my heart and also make me once again fall in love with her song writing skills.

1 FLYING HIGH. Ava Hernendez, a junior, is lifted by a teammate to help pump up the crowd. The cheer team performed intricate stunts during the pep rallies and games.

“Flying in front of the student body is one my favorite things to do. It can be scary at times but looking down and seeing everyone is a really cool experience,” said Hernendez. 4 Hailey Dent

2 HYPED UP. Students at the homecoming jump along to the beat with the DJ. Homecoming had many elaborate decorations this year. “The big skull at the front was incredibly silly looking. The skeletons were glowing additions to the atmosphere of the event,”said Jessica Noll, a junior. 4 Cal Ward 3 TALKING IT OUT. Torin Mayse, a junior, and Sam Wolfenden, a junior, talk about the plays on the sidelines. The football team just finished their season. “It’s a pretty cool experience, awesome atmosphere with the crowd noise and lots of adrenaline and nerves,” said Ben Haldeman, a junior. 4 Lexi Licari

In the evening on November 14, you’ll receive an email telling you whether or not you have been selected to purchase tickets in the first round of sales. If you have, you will receive a six-digit code to access the sale with.

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themed around the halloween season. The decorations ranged from graves, goblins and ghouls. “My favorite decorations were the gravestones. In the morning my friends and I would read them off to each other and laugh. I thought that is was a really good idea to have something spooky and funny,” said Maya Lyttle, a junior. 4 Cal Ward

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If you are not selected to purchase tickets in the first round, the second round opens on November 18 at 10 am.

Because Swift has a strong fan base and has not been on tour since 2018, it is likely that demand for tickets will be high. Therefore, it is recommended to not wait for the second round of sales to purchase tickets.

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It’s very interesting to hear her revisit feelings and experiences she discussed in the past but with a much more mature voice. It’s almost nostalgic to hear songs you’ve listened to all your life being sung about as memories. The best song on the album is “You’re On Your Own, Kid.” 4

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Now that concerts are back, who do you want to see?

Frank Ocean.

Because I love his music and most of his concerts are really small.

Bella King, junior

Matt Mason.

Because I’ve listened to him for a long time and the songs mean a lot to me.

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Taylor Swift.

Because I love her music and it means so much to me.

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JID. I love the songs. They’re very creative and get me hyped.

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Halloween themed homecoming events helped get students ready to ...

Make a Ticketmaster account and register for the Verified Fan Presale, which opens on November 15.

The first round opens on November 15 at 10 am local venue time. The waiting room opens at 9:50 am, so get in line then to have a better chance at getting tickets.

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TEEING OFF. Senior Nikki Kato practices her golf skills in preparation for the state championship. She won the individual state title and helped the golf team win first place. 4Hailey Dent

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are replacing colleagues who left voluntarily, and more than two-thirds quit before retirement. Administrators are challenged to come up with solutions, both in finding new teachers and encouraging veteran teachers to stay.

For all types of teachers, Ammon believes in relationship-building.”Trying to give teachers a voice and really listen to them,’’ said Ammon.“I think that’s what’s important.”

Given all the challenges of this school year, Gregg also plans to focus on relationships.

“I hope to accomplish some good relationships with people, and that they see that. I care about my job and I care about kids and I care about them as people by the end of the year,” said Gregg.

Taking on the role of administrator means never knowing what the day is going to hold. Principals must be prepared to deal with a wide variety of scenarios.

“So did I have an idea of what this was going to be?

Absolutely, but I didn’t know all the things that came with it,” said Ammon. “I can not have a plan to my day because every time I plan my day, something happens that causes the plan to go out the door.”

The new assistant principals hope to face these challenges and achieve their goal of lowering staff turnover.

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State Championship is the biggest tournament of the year for the team, they competed against many D-2 schools from October 31 to November 1.

State was held at Tucson National on the Catalina course. ¨As a team, I would really like for us to win State,¨ said Paige Hammarstrom, a senior.

And winning is what this team did. It was a head to head battle against Casteel High School, who held a lead on Cactus Shadows by two after the first day.

Nikki Kato, Paige Hammarstrom, Nicole Feistl, Riley Doherty, and Parker Welling all competed as a team in the State Championship.

Knowing they were two back heading into the last day, they had to all play better on the second day. Everyone played their best, and it came down to the last putt on the 18th hole from senior Nikki Kato.

Nikki Kato drained the putt for Cactus Shadows to win by one stroke, and to put her into a playoff for the individual spot. She defeated Lily Huether and Eva Heinz in a three-way playoff with a two day score of 145 to earn herself the Individual State title.

Paige Hammarstrom finished ninth place in State individually shooting a 153 total for two days.

The girls golf team had an extremely successful season this year, and the State title capped it off. It came from working hard individually but also collectively as a team and being able to rely on one another.

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WHO’S THERE? The five leads of Clue lean in for a better listen on stage. 4 Hailey Dent

Cactus Shadows high school has had many new faces all around campus this year, this includes two new assistant principals.

Mitchell Gregg is the new assistant principal in charge of Student Activities. He was a social studies teacher and got his Masters in Administration at Arizona State University six years ago. The other new assistant principal, Drew Ammon is the Athletic Director. He was also a Social Studies and Government Teacher prior to becoming a part of the team.

The transition from teacher to administration can mean spending less time directly working with students. Or, as in Gregg’s position, a different quality of time. Part of his job is dealing with student discipline issues.

“I love dealing with kids, but now I’m usually dealing with adolescent kids on their worst day,as opposed to getting to see all the positive things kids are doing in class,” said Gregg.

High staff turnover is a national issue,making it hard to fill teaching positions. The rates have climbed. The University of Massachusetts conducted a study which found that nine out of every 10 teachers hired each year

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The most recent association with flannel shirts is most likely the nineties, when they were made famous by grunge bands, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Hole.

“I definitely started wearing flannel shirts during the nineties,” said Elissa Ericson, dance teacher.

“Now I wear them more because of how warm and cozy they are.”

The fabric of the flannel itself is a strong appeal.

Flannel was originally made from worsted yarn or carded wool, it is now made from wool, cotton, or synthetic fibers. Its softness comes from a brushing process after it is woven, where the fabric is brushed on one or both sides (called “napping”) to raise fine fibers and make it feel even softer.

“The reason why I like to wear flannel shirts is because they keep me warm and because they look so cool,” said Sean Conroy, a senior.

The history of flannel goes all the way back to late seventeenth-century Wales, when they began to use leftover sheep’s wool to create a warm and comfortable fabric. According to an article posted in the Design section of Master Class, flannel fabric quickly made its way to England and France, where it became the working class fabric of choice during the Industrial Revolution. In the twentieth century during World War 1, it spread to the United States, where the fabric was used in soldiers’ uniforms to provide extra warmth.

“I can’t imagine flannels ever falling out of style, they’re so popular now I’m not sure if they’ll ever fade out,” Shellabarger said.

Flannel are now worn by a wide variety of people, and is especially common during the fall and winter months.

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Cross country can be a mentally challenging sport for students causing them to rely on different methods to keep themselves motivated.

“I like the mental toughness, you’ve got to be mentally strong,” said Ethan Scritchfield, a senior.

Some students choose to do this by mentally diverting themselves from the run ahead.

“I basically do math as I run, and I convert miles to feet, and I really just use this method to distract myself,” said Megan Motter, a first year cross country runner.

Other members use a positive and reassuring mindset too (…)

“Just don’t get down on yourself. If something happens just let it happen,” Scritchfield said.

Sometimes moral for the runners comes before the race itself.

According to verywellfit.com, having a reliable group of individuals to run with can help focus and inspire runners. In group running members are able to cheer each other on. This is what the Cross Country team proves to be.

“The team is really good, we all support each other,” Motter said.

Setting manageable goals can also be an effective way to stay inspired. Goals including, how far to run, how long you run, or even

how fast to run are effective can allow runners to stay organized.

Food and diet is another vital part to a runner’s catalog. As Hopkinsmedicine.org states, having a good diet will allow runners to meet goals by enhancing their physical fitness. Fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and plenty of healthy carbohydrates (such as whole grain pasta and rice) are vital parts of a runner’s diet.

“I eat a lot, not fatty foods though, and stay hydrated,” said Scritchfield.

Cross Country is a long distance running sport. Unlike track, competitors run along roads, desert trails, and open country. As the US Forest service expresses, being outside is a natural stress inducer that can relax which will help motivate in creating a consistent running cycle.

According to steadyfoot. com cross country originated in England during the 19th century.

It was originally called the “Hare and Hound game” or “The paper chase”. This was because, originally, two runners were to go ahead and leave a trail of paper.

They were considered the “Hares”.

Following this, a group of younger runners would go out and trace the trail, helping another group of participants, or “Hounds” to sprint ahead and catch the hares.

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Teacher shortage calls on substitutes Mia Quenzler staff writer

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here is a teacher shortage in Arizona due to a lack of pay. The lack of teachers is not exclusive to

Arizona, it is prevalent in many other states.

According to the Washington Post, “The teacher shortage in America has hit crisis levels.”

However, Arizona is one of the states majorly affected by these shortages, Arizona has the third highest teacher shortage in the United States with nearly 1,700 unfilled teaching positions.

“Arizona is at the bottom of the bottom right now compared with other states in the United States,” said Dragana Nedeljkovic, a French teacher who is new to Cactus Shadows.

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation in July of 2022 allowing teachers without a bachelor’s degree to start training to become a teacher while also finishing their degree, so long as they have five years of experience in the field they are teach-

ing. The hopes were that this new legislation would lessen the number of unfilled teaching positions.

Senior and class president, Luella Cabello believes that it’s unfair to some of the teachers who have already gone to school for teaching.

“Teachers with degrees, they spend all their money and all their time on it, and my dad could go in and say, ‘Hey I’m going to start teaching here.’”

The reason for the lack of teachers, seems to all come down to the lack of pay.

“By state level we have one of the lowest pay grades and a bunch of our teachers actually don’t live in

the Cave Creek area because it is expensive to live here. So they live out in Chandler, so for them to drive all the way here and still not get paid enough, whereas if they were working in the Chandler district where there is also demand for teachers it’s impractical, and that’s why we are losing teachers. So, I think if we upped their pay it’d be very helpful,” said Aveeva Mirchandani, a sophomore.

To combat this lack of pay, CCUSD is advocating for an override. The point of the

override is to exceed the district’s budget cap for a period of seven years. Currently, according to the website, CCUSD teacher pay ranks in the bottom 15% compared to other Arizona school districts.

“Cave Creek is really, really not some place that is going to be desirable to work, moneywise,” said Nediljkovic.

Students are able to get involved in the override by discussing voting with adults in their community, or if eligible, registering to vote themselves.

LEARNING STUNTED. Dakota Harvey, Ethan Crutcher, Zayne Nystrom, Ethan Scritchfield and Olivia Duffy lisen to Kathleen Russ, substitute, as she teaches Scott Lavigne’s English class. Substitutes are increasingly called on to take over permanently for teachers as compensation remains inadequate. 4Stephanie Vega Gonzalez

Musicians play for the holidays Sarah Love staff writer

Last Tuesday, the musicians on campus were mic’d up on stage at the Fine Art Center. The band, jazz band, and choir put on one last show for the year— a festive show to celebrate holiday tradition as much as it celebrates the skills of the students.

“I was really looking forward to performing for the audience and showing everyone how much work we have done. I had a lot of fun and I’m glad we got to share that with everyone else,” said Jordan ElJallad, member of the Choir Board.

Band went first— the twenty band members loaded moving trucks full of xylophones, towering bass drums, and a single tuba to bring their band room to the stage.

Band director Andre Womack stepped on stage and grabbed the mic. As the lights rose, he announced three pieces on the menu for the night: The first, a “chaotic” interpretation of 12 Days of Christmas. “Good luck keeping track of the 12 days, because we can’t,” Womack said, provoking a

chuckle from the audience.

The second piece played by the band was A Rollicking Hanukkah, a fast-paced interpretation of Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel. The band’s set was wrapped up with a medley of jazz-inspired christmas songs entitled Christmas Swings.

Following the concert band was the jazz band, a separate group of musicians who deliver a relaxed playing style and openended solo sections.

The jazz band played a set of longer holiday themes interspersed with solos on bass guitar, tenor saxophone, and flugelhorn.

“Solos are fun; it’s nice to be able to play free-form. It’s difficult though,” said Asher Knibbe, a trumpeter for the jazz band.

“We did as good as I thought we would— actually a bit better.

There were a lot of cool parts, and parts where we struggled.”

Following the band was the choir, with only about a month to prepare they managed to pull through and learn everything just in time for the big show.

The choir was up first, who performed three songs. The honors choir followed after performing

four songs with a combined piece that everyone sang together.

“The combination piece we did recently was really fun. We look forward to combining pieces because it allows us to stimulate what it’s like to be a choir larger than 20 people, which is how they’re usually supposed to be,” said ElJallad.

Research has shown that singing in a choir has tremendous benefits for physical and mental well-being. A psychologist named Nick Stewart of University of Bath claims that people who participate in a choir feel a greater feeling of unity.

“Singing is very therapeutic and relaxing and it is also giving another sense of togetherness, I think that most people in Choir would say that we are family, everyone is very close and spends a lot of time outside of school together,” said Karen Dolezal, the choir teacher.

With around four shows and graduation to perform at the choir will be working year round to prepare.

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Should you own an electric car?

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For years, inventors and car manufacturers have theorized environmentally friendly alternatives to gas-powered cars, and, luckily for consumers who care about the environment, they created electric vehicles.

Financially speaking, electric vehicles are the more economical option. According to finder.com, the 2022 national gas price average was at $4.04 per gallon with a peak of $4.99 per gallon the week of June 16th, showing how unpredictable gas prices can be.

When it comes to electric vehicles, however, all you have to do is install a charger, and plug the car in. On average, it costs you $0.045 per mile to drive an electric vehicle, with the most common cost per mile being $0.0388 per mile according to ecocostsavings.com. Also, maintenance costs for electric vehicles are much cheaper. Regular, gas-powered cars need an oil change every 3,000 miles or six months. With the cost of an oil change ranging from $20 to $60 and up, the prices can snowball fast.

When purchasing an electric vehicle, home outlets are often installed. Though some are concerned about the travel duration of electric vehicles, it is important to remember that very few cars can withstand long distances. Plus, many electric vehicles have features where you can plan your trip, and the car will tell you where stops are necessary to make it to your destination. There are also free charging locations for electric vehicles and there has yet to be free gas stations for gas-powered vehicles.

It’s no secret that fossil fuels are bad for the environment. Environmentalists have been protesting fossil fuels for decades now. When burned, fossil fuels release large amounts of carbon dioxide into the air, Carbon Dioxide is a greenhouse gas. So it traps heat in our atmosphere and is a main cause of global warming. Even if fossil fuels were good for the environment, they are still a nonrenewable source. According to the MAHB (Millennium Alliance for Humanity and the Biosphere), oil deposits are estimated to be gone by 2052. That is less than 30 years away, what will happen then? With oil deposits dried up society will have no other choice than Alternative Fuel Vehicles.

Though some of the electric vehicles’ upfront cost is high, between the lower maintenance costs, and not having to pay for gas, the amount of money you save by charging more than compensates for the initial cost.

While there is a common misconception that EVs are worse for the climate than gas-powered vehicles, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency, “The greenhouse gas emissions associated with an electric vehicle over its lifetime are typically lower than those from an average gasoline-powered vehicle, even when accounting for manufacturing.”

When it comes to safety, electric vehicles are required to meet the same safety standards as conventional vehicles; in fact, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says that injury claims are substantially less frequent in EVs compared to gas-powered vehicles.

Electric vehicles are our future, gasfueled vehicles simply cannot compete with the clean, non-toxic energy of the Electric Vehicle.

Electric vehicles are the new fashion fad - everyone from super star athletes, celebrities and CEOs are driving Electric Vehicles to show off their concern for the environment. The problem is that many people do not understand exactly what they are purchasing.

Electric vehicles may seem like a great financial decision but later the costs start to add up, especially if not enough research is done. First, the initial upfront cost itself is high and the car battery packs can be expensive to replace. A regular gaspowered car has lower upfront costs. Second, electric car owners must have chargers at home themselves. It takes a lot of money to install the chargers in their own homes and can be costly. Then, there is the extra electricity bill from charging your car each day. On average charging an electric car in homes adds $30-$60 dollars each month to the utility bill.

One of the main problems with electric vehicles is that they can only last on one charge for so long. For driving in town, it’s not a problem, but if you want to take a road trip, it can be challenging or impossible. According to Property Manager Insider there are not enough charging stations around because each station can cost up to $1,000-$10,000. So trying to find a charging station can be hard.

While electricity is a cleaner energy source than gasoline, the United States Environmental Protection Agency has broken down myths for electric vehicles. It states the batteries for these cars need lots of energy in order for them to be produced. It can cause electric vehicles to create more carbon pollution than making a regular combustion car. And currently some factories are not ethically “clean”.

Research done by Amnesty International has shown that cobalt mined by children and adults in hazardous conditions could possibly be entering the supply chains of some of the world’s largest carmakers. According to an article posted by Young People’s Trust For the Environment, the batteries use copper, cobalt, aluminum, nickel, and sometimes manganese. Cobalt is a very toxic chemical to humans. It can cause cancer, harm to the eyes, skin, heart, and lungs.

While it is true that gasoline produces more pollution than electricity, that is not the full story. Regular car engines have gotten complex over the years, but this allows for fuel efficiency. The EIA posted a statistical report showing 58% of total transportation is cars who use gasoline, and 24% who use diesel. Unlike the scarce charging stations, gasoline pumps are available anywhere and they are not hard to find. Also, there needs to be a less toxic way to make electric car batteries before they can be considered climate-friendly.

Electric vehicles may have a future, but they are not yet better than gasoline-powered cars. Until these problems can be solved, gas-fueled vehicles are here to stay.

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FILLING THE HALL. Choir students Brylee Leah, freshman, Noah Edgin, junior, and Aroosha Raheem, freshman, perform at the December Choirconcert. The andante choir had hoped to add some movement for this performance. 4Hailey Dent

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With Arizona winters being warm, the cold weather fashion trends that take place here are unlike other places around the world.

Huge winter coats and boots are not necessary in the winter time in Arizona.

Move a bit north or east, it becomes a different story.

Because of contrasting winter tempera-

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I am from Des Moines, Iowa and it is very cold.

We can get down to negative forty degrees wind chill in the winter,” said Abbey Shroeder, counselor

tures, with Arizona’s average temperature being 59.2 degrees and somewhere like Maine averaging 26.5 degrees in December according to Weather.gov.

Winter fashion varies depending on the climate in which a person lives. Arizonans

can stick to a couple layers or even no layers during the day.

“I am from Des Moines, Iowa and it is very cold. We can get down to negative forty degrees wind chill in the winter,” said Abbey Schroeder, a counselor.

“My cold weather staples are scarves, boots, long winter coats, and heavy socks.

Definitely scarves to cover your face from the wind chill,” said Schroeder.

The cold weather trends in Iowa definitely are excessive for Arizona weather.

Even outside the country, cold weather fashion trends are greatly different than the desert.

“I am from Stockholm, Sweden. When it gets cold, I either wear a big puffer jacket and some kind of knitted sweater underneath. Hoodies are not very common back at home. We always wear earmuffs or scarves and also Uggs with warm socks,” said Alva Staf berger, a senior who came to Cactus Shadows this year as an exchange student.

There are also comparisons with Arizona and other countries with style differences in what is considered trendy.

“At home we usually wear blazers and dress up really nicely for school with layer-

ing in the winter but I don’t see that here so I don’t really do it. Where I am from, people really dress up for school, like we don’t wear pajama pants to school,” said Anne Fleur-Vossen, a senior exchange student from the Netherlands.

In Arizona, all those big puffers and winter boots are often not needed.

“I can wear a lot more dresses here

Every mystery has layers

because I won’t freeze to death in them.

I can even wear jean shorts because during the day the sun still feels warm,” said Schroeder.

Weather has correlation with fashion trends, not only around the country but also around the world.

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Years of fashion development have all seemed to lean on the minimalist side, but recently, underground maximalism has taken its hold on the runway.

Maximalism starts its roots all the way back to the big dresses of the Victorian era, but more recently has found its place in the heart of Tumblr users during the early to mid 2000s under the reigning era of internet’s infamous emo “scene” phase.

“I’ve dyed my hair 15 times this year, which probably isn’t good, but I did it.” said Sorren Anderson, former Cactus Shadows student.

Hair is a defining feature of the self, and is one component of self-expression.

With different fashion senses coming to light in the style melting pot that is high school, there’s bound to be students across the wide variety to dress in a way that catches eyes and pulls glances.

Self expression is at the forefront of maximalist fashion, with bold stand-out colors and flashy pieces to make someone stand out in a crowd.

MINIMALIST Lexi Licari, junior, relaxes with her simple style. 4Hailey Dent

“Oh my gosh, I love it, I can’t get enough of it, it’s more self expressive, and you have more creative liberty which I think is very important for fashion,” said Kailey Calvin, Sophomore.

The price is a big deterrent when shopping for maximalist clothing, and the added cost of every little accessory also contributes to the overall expense of an outfit.

“I wear a lot of studded and spiked bracelets and Kandi,” said Anderson.

With maximalist fashion catching eyes on social media, minimalist fashion relies entirely on being low-key and under the radar.

“I think minimalistic fashion is overall easier due to the subtle hues and not-so-loud colors used in the shirts, pants and shoes,” said Aiden Bloch, a student at Horizon High School.

Using different pieces of clothing in tandem with each other to create bold, but soft spoken outfits.

Minimalist fashion is defined by lightly spoken characteristics meshing together to a complete and coherent outfit.

On top of monochromatic color schemes, mixing and matching different “textures” in clothing can help you stand out without “standing out”.

With fall on its way out, more cold based layers can be added onto outfits to create either more maximalist or minimalist looks.

MAXIMALIST Kailey Calvin, sophomore, shows off the trending look. 4Hailey Dent

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This year's wrestling team is just kicking into season.

Things are changing for the better for their team. With a new head coach and many new faces the team hopes to get the first ever state champion and finish as a team in the top five in state.

“I am very excited about this upcoming season. After 13 years, I think we have the most talented team we have ever had,” said Brian Kunkel, Head Coach.

Wrestling is a physical contact sport where the team members practice and compete based upon their weight class. The challenge for the team this season is keeping everyone healthy, working as a team, working hard, and enjoying the sport all at the same time. The team is led by coach Brian Kunkel who has been coaching for 13 years as an assistant and will be entering his first year as head coach.

The main objective in wrestling is to pin the opponent, which is achieved by holding his or her shoulder blades to the mat. Individuals struggle hand to hand with each other attempting to subdue or unbalance the other.

While wrestling is a contact sport, mental games play a large role.

“When it comes to wrestling there is a lot of mental game, you have to have strength but it's more mental than physical because you have to mentally prepare yourself for the matches and you have to have a game plan and know what you are going to do so you don't have to think about it in the moment because thinking under pressure is difficult,” Jacob Duffey, Sophomore The idea that is put to practice by most wrestlers is the idea that putting oneself in difficult and uncomfortable positions correlates with one of the major mindset principles. One can’t expect to improve something without continuous practice. It is not likely that a wrestler going into a stressful tournament or match will be able to evoke the mental toughness that is needed without the continuous practice of mental strength.

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Cactus Shadows lacrosse is going to look a little different this year. Lacrosse has been at Cactus Shadows for many years and until now has always been a club sport, but this year with lots of changes happening in the athletic department it is officially a school sport.

It’s a lot of fun now “It’s a lot of fun now that we’re actually a that we’re actually a school sport instead school sport instead of a club, and that of a club, and that lacrosse is growing lacrosse is growing more in Arizona,” said more in Arizona.”

Ben Davies, a boys varsity player.

Ben Davies Lacrosse is the olda boys varsity player est organized sport in North America and lately has been one of the fastest growing. Dating back to the early 18th century, lacrosse was originally started by the Native American Indians known as stickball.

Lacrosse incorporates some prime components of basketball, hockey, soccer, and football to create a fast paced, team-oriented sport. Lacrosse is a very high-energy and active game. It provides good exercise and competitiveness. There is a lot of run-

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WNBA pay needs to become equal to NBA pay in order to ensure player safety.

In the wake of Brittney Griner’s arrest in Russia, concerns have been raised over how much WNBA players are paid and why they travel overseas to play for other teams during the WNBA offseason.

On February 17, Griner was detained at Sheremetyevo Airport in Russia after customs officials allegedly found cannabis-containing vape cartridges in her luggage. News of her arrest reached the US on March 5, and it was announced later in March that

her detention would be extended to at least May 19. Griner pleaded guilty to accidentally bringing the substance into Russia without intention to break the law, and was sentenced to nine years in a Russian penal colony. She was transferred there in November and released in December.

Griner, alongside other WNBA players, was in Russia to play for the club team UMMC Ekaterinburg during the offseason. In an interview with ESPN, Breanna Stewart said “The big thing is the fact that we have to go over there… WNBA players need to be valued in their country and they won’t have to play overseas.”

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There are at least three businesses operated by ex-students in Cave Creek, including Local Johnny’s, Big Earls, and Flat Tire Bike Shop Open for six years now, this local tavern and grill is well-known for its quick Despite not being that big of a town, Cave service. ”I really like the aesthetic, the vibes are Creek offers a wide selection of restaurants and shops. Some of them are run super cozy and the servers are always super nice,” Julia Ricker, junior. by graduates of Cactus Shadows High.

The Flat Tire Bike Shop is a bike shop Big Earl’s Greasy Eats is a restaurant owned by alumna Brooke Dallas, who in town owned by alum Kaolin Cummens.

Featuring a team of talented mechanics, bought it while still an employee. this shop offers every “I worked here and all the bike service imagincustomers became such a able. Despite supply family and I knew I wanted chain issues during the to own it,” said Dallas in an aftermath of COVIDinterview with ABC Channel The best part of 19, the shop has pre15. owning the Flat vailed, and includes a This 50s themed restauTire Bike Shop is detailed website with a rant is found at the heart of that I give back quick way to find whatCave Creek and offers burgever a biker may be ers, shakes, french toast and directly to the looking for. more. The restaurant has community that “The best part of been voted “North Valley’s owning the Flat Tire Best Burger” since 2020. made me who I Bike Shop is that I give The renovated gas station am.” back directly to the was first built in 1935 and K aolin Cummens community that made has since become a sort of me who I am,” said relic.They offer free drive-in owner of Flat Tire Bike Shop Cummens. family movies every Saturday He is also a coach for at sun-down.

“It looks vintage and their burgers are the school’s mountain biking team, and so good, I don’t know how to describe it,” said that he learned a lot of things in high school which help him run his business. says Mitchelle Ellis, sophomore.

“It was not any one class or any one Local Jonny’s is another restaurant in the area, run by alum Johnny Oughterson thing that helped, but the broad specand his wife, Lauren VanWinkle. Family- trum of resources that was on offer at owned, they offer breakfast, lunch, and CSHS,” said Cummens.

His advice for other students wishing dinner, with both indoor seating and outdoor and have recently renovated to start their own businesses is to believe their patio. Some of their events include in themselves and start their business Thursday Trivia Nights, live music and plan fully to create a strong base. other events.

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Knives Out’s sequel Glass Onion took the structure of its predecessor and created an obvious and genius murder mystery appealing to a wide audience.

The movie takes the course of a single day in an intended week-long vacation shared between a group of social elites. A surprising visitor makes a call back to the first movie in the form of the detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig). Viewers get a peek into the pandemic life of the detective as well as the entirely new and highly characterized cast.

The cast are introduced through the use of an arriving package that starts off the premise for Glass Onion. Through puzzles, fashion choices, dialogue and general surroundings, the characters are developed into an interesting and unique cast. They all find themselves upon a private island of their shared friend for a seemingly innocent murder mystery party.

The movie, however, never falls into a cliche of killing who the audience expects. The first half of the movie sets up the structure of the day all the way up to the catalyst of the movie. This sets up the majority of the actual events of the movie, but only provides the base context for the viewer. The simple and blunt script makes the movie easy to follow, even as the viewer is brought through a seemingly very complex structure.

As the story unfolds through the classic clue-like spoof, the mystery that had been bending the characters’ and viewers’ minds alike, unravels into a clear and almost glaringly obvious solution. This gives the motifs of Blanc’s commentary and the idea of the ‘glass onion’ symbolistic value.

Not unlike the last movie, the backdrop for the story is more intertwined with the story itself past the first glance at it.

While also using its symbolistic value, the plot takes a heavy point from the objects themselves.

Musically, the movie is very interesting. The score heavily leans into the campy suspense of a murder mystery, but is never overbearing to a point where the audience rolls their eyes.

The movie’s most glaringly obvious con was the intense product placement that ended up turning a major plot point into an advertisement. The leaning into allusions to the technological advancements became annoying, even if it did serve to characterize the setting and cast further.

The ending was satisfying enough but it does make you work for it. Sticking out for the real ending of the movie is worth it is in this 4 out of 5 stars movie. ggggh

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equally to NBA players so they do not need to risk their safety playing for teams in Russia.

WNBA players travel overseas to play for other teams due to salary disparities in the between the WNBA and the NBA. According to NPR, NBA players make 44 times what WNBA players make, with the average NBA base salary being $5.4 million compared to $120,600 in the WNBA. The WNBA’s top draft pick was Rhyne Howard, who was offered an average base salary of $75,556. Last year’s NBA top draft pick was Cade Cunningham, who was offered an average base salary of $11.4 million, making Cunningham’s salary 150 times

Howard’s.

The current WNBA pay situation has pushed players overseas in the offseason for years—especially Russia.

According to NBC, “Russia has been the preferred offseason destination for WNBA players to compete because of the high salaries that can exceed $1 million—nearly quadruple the base salary of top WNBA players.” Additionally, players in Russia are offered multiple amenities and resources.

While it was Brittney Griner who was imprisoned this time, it could be any player. Players should not need to travel to a country where they have the potential to be wrongly detained

and put in prisons with abusive conditions.

The WNBA argues that it is not able to pay players equally to the NBA because its viewership is lower. However, this is a factor out of the players’ control. The league should utilize sales from merchandise, marketing, and other forms of revenue to increase player salary.

A prominent women’s basketball league should not be perpetuating the gender wage gap—especially when the consequences are potentially dangerous.

Sophie Schneider, a senior, is a forward for the Varsity soccer team at Cactus Shadows. Schneider is passionate about her sport, and plans to play professionally.

She has already received several scholarships to play soccer at a collegiate level.

“My goals are to grow as a player, improve my skills, and just be the best I can be,” said Schneider.

She practices at high school every day, with extracurricular practice on Mondays and Tuesdays. The practices train the players to work as a team and hones their skills in a variety of situations. Schneider has played a total of nine games this season, according to maxpreps.com. As a forward, Schneider’s tasked with scoring goals and making assists for other forwards on the team. Forwards take most of the shots in the game.

They have to play aggressively, being able to receive passes and keep the ball away from the opposing team’s defense.

“I love being a part of the team and being really passionate about it,” said Schneider.

Schneider has been playing soccer since she was four, and does not plan on stopping anytime soon.

The Girls Varsity team is currently ranked 39th in the state. The Cactus Shadows team has five games in December, against high schools across the state.

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JUST DANCE The Falcon Dance Company presented their annual dance show this month, themed after the 12 zodiac signs

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1GETTING READY. Evan Johnston, a senior, prepares by applying lipstick while getting ready for the next number at the dress rehearsal. In total the show took about four months to prepare.” I love getting to dance and perform on stage. Ms. Ericson really brings to light dance in a creative way that isn’t stressful. It was so much fun getting to perform the dances we worked so hard on all semester,”said Johnston.

2ARIAL ARABESQUES. Ashlyn Kastalic, a senior, is lifted up to perform an arabesque with her dance partner during the dance Leo. Many guest choreographers came in to help create a total of 12 dances.” I loved performing and being with my friends on the stage,” said Kastalic.

3HELPING HANDS .Ashlyn Kastalic, a senior helps Payton Stam, a junior, get ready before going on the stage for Scorpio. The show was themed after the 12 astrological zodiac signs.” I felt so accomplished to finally be on stage with my best friends after working on these dances for so long,” said Stam.

4FLYING AROUND. Taylor Welling, a senior, is lifted into the sky while preforming Aquarius as her teammates circle around her. The Falcon Dance Company has been preparing for this show since second week of school. “We start working on pieces for the show basically after the first week of school. It is a long process with different guest choreographers coming in to create dances for us. In total for all 12 dances, it’s about a 4 month-ish process.” said Welling.

5WITH THE TEAM. The Falcon Dance Company stands in a line kick line formation while preforming Taurus before lunging forward. The show was preformed on December 1 and 2 and the Fine Arts Center.” I truly have a great time performing with my friends, that’s one of my favorite parts of it, we really connect with each other. I have always loved preforming on stage since I was younger.” said Taylor Welling, a senior.

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ning in Lacrosse so speed and endurance are very important for Lacrosse players.

Both the girls and boys teams have had a lot of beginners joining this year but still not enough for two separate teams, so this year varsity and JV will most likely be one team. The team practices two days a week during pre-season but practices will get more intense as the season starts.

“We start off with a warm up, then offense and defense split up and we meet at the end for a scrimmage,” said Abraham Dettman, a boys varsity player.

With hopes of a larger turn out in support. The teams are working hard to prepare for what is to come. Exposing many to what countless would consider to be the fastest ball game on two feet.

“The games are very intense, fun, and you really get an adrenaline rush,” said Davies.

During games there is very little standing around, every player on the field is highly engaged because the team who has the possession of the ball can change very quickly, making lacrosse a very exciting game to watch. Due to the amount of running the players must undergo during the course of a game and practices, players build immense cardiovascular endurance, coordination, and stamina.

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For this album, the band’s 4 members wanted to experiment with a more modern pop style. They also wanted to portray current world issues. Their new song Gasoline, was created as and anti-Putin and antiwar song presenting lyrics like:

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Is internet activism effective?

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With the rise of social media use has come a new method of enacting change: internet activism.

As stated by the Humanitarian Academy for Development, internet activism “is when digital tools such as the internet, social media, email and mobile phones are used for mobilization, political action and to incite change.”

Foucault Brooke to According Welles, a communications professor at Northeastern University, internet activism represents a “transformative opportunity to inject new narratives or to change the narratives and the way we talk about things.”

Internet activism has risen in popularity via movements such as the ALS ice bucket challenge, Black Lives Matter, and movements These #MeToo. used tools such as

hashtags, asking people to share posts with others, and simple instructions of how to advocate for certain things in order to spread among activists as widely as possible.

Internet activism is easily accessible by many and allows viewpoints to be spread quickly, making it an effective way to educate and prompt further change making.

The Council on Foreign Relations says that internet activism offers marginalized groups inroads to power.

Because internet activism commonly occurs on social media platforms, it is can easily be done by most of the world population. With many platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok and over four billion users, anyone can create a social media account and begin posting their views. Additionally, this can help spread information to younger demographics who may not receive their information from the news and other sources as much as older demographics.

By acting as an easy source of information, internet activism can educate the masses quickly and effectively.

Internet activism also allows viewpoints to be spread quickly. Most social media platforms have buttons that allow people to share posts in one or two clicks. Additionally, features such as Instagram stories allow users to post a few words advocating their view rather than a longer traditional post. This quickness allows internet activists to educate and prompt further activism easily.

While beneficial to society, internet activism can sometimes bring about the spreading of misinformation. This is because information is not always factchecked before being posted, leading some to believe things that are not true.

This misinformation can spread quickly and have a butterfly effect on people as they continue to share it.

However, this can be avoided entirely when people take the time to research a topic they are unsure about. By researching, people learn what information is biased and/or untrue, allowing them to make informed decisions about important topics and then share their view on them. This also helps internet activists learn to distinguish between biased and unbiased, and true and false information more quickly, making them more informed and better activists.

In order to employ internet activism to its fullest potential to create change, people must research topics fully to get all the information they can in order to prevent the spread of misinformation.

This allows internet activists to post their beliefs without unintentionally spreading false information. By participating in internet activism this way, people are able to educate others on multiple issues and inspire them to take action on them.

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With our generation brings the era of social media, and in recent years it has become a tool for activism. Using social media posts and stories as a way to show activism is ineffective towards the actual problem.

Social media activism comes and goes in cycles, and is constantly talked about until something more interesting happens, according to thecampanile.org, Misinformation spreads very easily on social media especially when it comes to serious issues. Social media runs on an algorithm, so many users will mostly see what they want to see or what is getting the most attention.

Misinformation is a major conflict on social media and most people do not take the time to research if things are actually true, according to breezejmu.org.

Social media does not cut it as real activism. If a person really thinks about the effects their post will have towards the real problem there will not be much.

It has everyone thinking that they are an activist. The definition of being an activist goes way beyond posting a link on your story and going to bed thinking you have made a difference.

According to teenvogue. com, a real activist does lifelong work; they organize protests and constantly face consequences for acting towards what they believe in.

Most of the time, someone will post a half-hearted or short lived care for something on their account, and a lot of the time what that does is create a trend to care about a certain problem. Some people, according to teenvogue.com, will end up reposting for moral superiority, a culture of shame and guilt, and bandwagoning, but not because they truly are passionate about the matter.

There are better ways to make a difference and be more valuable to a problem if a person wants to be, and it is more important to focus on a few issues that really are important to you. But the reality is that it takes more than one person or one post. It takes unity in people and not just in the digital world, but the real world.

While spreading awareness and educating people is true and important, the problem with it is the amount of misinformation, propaganda, and extreme biases that comes with social media

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Recent NFL injuries shine a light on player safety trending now editor

Football safety has come back into the public eye after NFL player Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest during the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals on January 3rd. Hamlin collapsed on the field after tackling wide-receiver Tee Higgins. After administering CPR, Hamlin was transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center via ambulance.

“What happened is called Commotio Cordis, that is when a direct blow to the chest messes up heart rhythm,” said Dalton Vanhille, the Sports Medicine teacher at Cactus Shadows. “There’s nothing you can do for it,” he said.

Despite initially being pronounced dead, he made a miraculous recovery, and was discharged from the hospital nine days later.

Hamlin is currently rehabilitating at home.

“I’m not personally concerned about [the incident]. It was such a rare occurrence,” said Warren Smith.

The incident was rare, and experts say no preventative measures could have been implemented to prevent it. Nevertheless, staying safe while playing football should be a top priority.

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“We have trainers on the sideline, if someone does get injured, they will take care of it,” said Anthony Thomas, a junior football player. “One of our starting varsity guards, Diego Romero, got a leg injury… he had to get crutches.”

Remembering all safety equipment, such as helmets, pads, athletic supporters, and mouthguards all help to prevent the risk of injury. If a player has sustained an injury during a game, he should leave the field.

Getting a physical is important to determine if the player is fit to play the game.

Design measures have been implemented in modern football helmets in an attempt to reduce the number of concussions sustained by players. Reducing concussions and other brain injuries can consequently reduce the risk of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE. According to Military Times, CTE was found in 21% of high school football players’ brains, 91% of collegiate football players’ brains, and 99% of NFL players’ brains. CTE can lead to dementia and other cognitive issues. The disease can only be diagnosed after death.

Shoulder and chest pads are already commonplace, but increased padding and coverage could be seen more in the future.

Student athletes take the cold plunge Ice baths, originally popular with professional athletes are not just good for physical problems but also for mental wellness

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Student athletes are taking frigid ice baths to help them adapt and recover from sporting injuries and their day to day life.

Ice baths have risen as a means of recovery for athletes and student athletes alike.

“An ice bath is most useful for helping athletes recover from training or injuries.” said Lee Lim, a student athlete.

Ice baths provide a remedy for many of an athlete’s problems when it comes to simpler, more common injuries.

“Key benefits for athletes it’s going to decrease swelling, it’s going to decrease the amount of blood flow to a specific area, which can help but also hinder the healing response a little bit,” said Dalton Vanhille, the sports medicine teacher at Cactus Shadows.

The reduction in body temperature causes a reduction in blood flow which is what reduces the inflammation, and swelling of tissue within core muscles.

This is why the school nurse may give you a bag of ice on any common injury you find yourself in.

“Ice baths can be really good post workout, Just to reduce inflammation, prevent swelling, to feel good before you hit the pillow or the next day if you have another work out,” said Vanhille.

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Patchwork tattoos are a new style of sleeves that stray from traditional sleeves in order to allow for more flexibility in design.

“I like smaller tattoos and kind of piecing them together,” said Lacey Leebrick, a patchwork tattoo aficionado.

Patchwork tattoos are small to medium tattoos that come together to form a type of tattoo sleeve. They are different from a traditional sleeve in that a traditional sleeve fills all open spaces, whereas a patchwork sleeve leaves open space in between each tattoo.

One can start a patchwork sleeve by choosing tattoo designs that they like. After getting a few, one can continue to fill in the sleeve with designs that fit into the blank spaces while still leaving small areas tattoo-free.

A patchwork sleeve does not need to have a cohesive theme. Tattoos are about finding artwork that one wants to adorn their body with.

“Most of them have been with somebody or for somebody… some of them I just thought were pretty and I just like how they flow together,” said Leebrick.

To have a successful patchwork sleeve, one should not get any tattoo designs that are too large compared to the other tattoos in the sleeve. Additionally, it is best to plan the sleeve to be either in color, black and gray, or a combination of the two.

While some may argue that tattoos need to be meaningful, it is up to the person getting the tattoos whether or not they are meaningful or are designs the person likes. Because tattoos are permanent, someone interested in getting a patchwork sleeve should ensure they do not allow others to persuade them one way or another.

“At first I only wanted to get ones that were meaningful, so I put a lot of time into it, I drew it out, [now] if I think one is pretty I might get it,” said Leebrick.

Ultimately, how a patchwork sleeve looks is up to each individual. There is no “right” or “wrong” way to get one so long as the person is happy with what tattoos they are getting.

The effectiveness of ice baths can be rather subjective from person to person as some people find it to be therapeutic, while others find it to be a challenging, yet effective remedy for muscle pain.

The experience of ice baths are bound to vary from person to person, but it’s proven to be effective for physical therapy in many regards.

“Whether your body feels sore from a long day or you just want to boost your mood, an ice bath or cold shower is just the thing to help.” said Lena Malkin, a student athlete.

The idea of cold showers, let alone a full on bath of ice may be jarring for some, but the benefits can be helpful.

“Ice baths aren’t solely beneficial for athletes, but I personally see no reason for people to adopt it into their routine unless they have specific physical needs,” said Lim. The mental health benefits are another reason to try cold water therapy to help combat stress from sports or school.

“I think that non athletes should look into it and utilize it because of all of the benefits it has,” said Malkin.

Students will also find a use in ice baths with its cold feeling calming stressed nerves, reducing tension and anxiety.

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This album does a good job of presenting many different sounds and genres while still keeping a specific style. There are many different moods of songs for every emotion.

Even though most of the new songs have a pop style, they still let their old sound peak through with a couple of soft ballads that turn into rage filled rock songs.

These rock songs come at a cost, however. Those who appreciate a long guitar solo will enjoy most of these ballads. But for those who do not, the performance gets a little long. Nevertheless, the lead guitarist Thomas Raggi does a good job at showing emotion through his music.

There has been some backlash from the new album and its modern take. Many enraged fans took to the Instagram comments of Maneskins official account maneskinofficial to complain at how few Italian songs there are.

Out of the 18 songs, only two are in Italian. This includes Mark Chapman, a song about stalker and Il Donna Della Vita, which is all about.

All of the members are from Italy, which formed their band in Rome during their highschool years. This is with the exception of Thomas, who joined later after responding to a Facebook ad that was asking for a guitarist.

Maneskin has done an amazing job at bringing rock to a modern demographic. This is evident when they one Eurotrip with their song Zitti e Buoni and the American Music Award for their rock song Begging.

Damiano Daivid, the lead singers’, voice is perfect for rock songs, as it has a raspy tone while still having range. The four band members also work well together to create music while portraying a persona of glam grunge. wwwwo

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Musical gives seniors their final moments under the glow of the spotlight

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he last big performance of the school year is coming up, which means seniors are having their final moments on the stage.

Devon Breese is the male lead in the spring musical Little Shop of Horrors. This is his 12th show at Cactus Shadows. He started theater in 5th grade and has continued to showcase his talent since. In addition, he has been a member of the Jokers Improv troupe since his freshman year. Breese says doing theater helped him get past fears of judgment.

“You have to stop having irrational fears of people looking at you or judging you for what you are doing and just have the strength to be yourself and escape into a reality where you can feel confident,” said Breese.

Bella Varela-Pendergast is the female lead, Audrey, in the musical. She is a co-president of Drama Club, and has been performing since her sophomore year. VarelaPendergrast has made making the drama club at organized and fun for all its members a top priority.

“She works really hard. She's the one who puts all our paperwork together so we can buy things and she helps organize all the forms,” said Andrew Cupo, drama club teacher.

Carter Nelson, senior, is the voice of Audrey II. He’s been performing since 5th grade and this will be his 8th show at Cactus Shadows. Nelson plays alto saxophone in the band. He has been part of the improv troupe for two years, and always has everyone laughing when he steps up for a scene.

“You have to put yourself out there with improv, you just have to say whatever comes to the top of your head and really not hold back,” said Nelson.

Senior Gianna Palma plays the doo-wop girl, Crystal. Palma has been a performer since the 3rd grade. She joined Jokers Improv her sophomore year and has been doing the bigger plays and musicals her junior and senior year. Palma, along with Jackson Rinkes, is one of this year's captains.

“Being captain is kind of like being a coach. We have to plan the practices and put the whole entire show together by deciding who's in what games and just making sure everything is on schedule and holding everyone accountable,” said Palma.

There are some smaller shows during the rest of the year, like 24 Hour Theater and Senior One Acts, but this is the graduating students' last chance to put on a big production and show audiences the skills they’ve built over the last four years. Going into the last show can be very exciting and emotional.

“I'm happy it's such a fun show, it's going to be such a good last big bang for all the seniors but it definitely is different knowing this going to be the last one for high school,” said Palma.

With their high school theater careers coming to an end, the seniors can feel more pressure to be the best.

“There's a higher level of stress now. This is our last time to show what we have and leave it all out on the stage,” said Breese.

You have to stop having irrational fears of people looking at you or judging you for what you are doing and just have the strength to be yourself and escape into a reality where you can feel confident,” Devon Breese

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Powderpuff Game Day

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On February 2, 68 girls took to the field to try to win the game.

They were cheered on by the boys on the sidelines. The senior/ freshmen won 30-8 against the junior/sophomore team, making this the highest scoring Powderpuff game in Cactus Shadows history.

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Big Earl’s Old Time Candy Shop sells nostalgic sweets

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ollin and Brooke Dallas opened Earl’s Old Time Candy in Cave Creek, right next to Big Earls, on December 1.

“The opening process has been so fun. It’s been so busy, so fun.

Everybody loves candy,” said Brooke Dallas, the owner of both Big Earls and the new candy shop.

Since its launch in December, Earl’s Old Time Candy has had lots of business. The shop has been selling out of items left and right.

On their first day, they sold out of their Big League Chews and Pop Rocks.

“We’ve owned that building for a couple years because we have our walk-in coolers for Big Earls, and we’re like, what should we do with it? So my husband is like, ‘Let’s open up a candy shop,’” Dallas said.

During Covid, Big Earl’s started hosting a free drive-in movie every Saturday night. At those movies, they would sell candy, so opening a candy shop made perfect sense when deciding what to do with the spare building.

“Since it’s called Earl’s Old Time Candy Shop, we have to have candy that is old for you, old for me, old for a 40 year old, old for a 50 year old— so we had to have many items. We almost have 300

items now because we have to cover everybody,” Dallas said.

Dallas prioritizes a variety of candy that is bound to evoke a nostalgic feeling in all customers, no matter the age. Her candy store houses candy ranging from the recent trend of freeze dried sweets, such as freeze-dried BitO-Honey and Skittles, to Necco Wafers that date back to 1847.

“My favorite part was the candy, of course. I loved the variety of candies they had,” said Kora Quenzler, a sixth grader at Horseshoe Trails.

The Earl’s Old Time Candy is a family-oriented orvganization that markets to all age groups. Dallas has two children: Navy, who is four, and Calvin, who is two. She has spent her whole life in Cave Creek and even graduated Cactus Shadows in 2008. wwIn the future, she plans on expanding Big Earl’s and opening more burger restaurants that are accompanied by candy shops.

Dallas bought Big Earls while she was still working there and she coowns it with her husband, Collin Dallas.

Earl’s Old Time Candy is located at 6141 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek. It is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays to Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

1RUSHING. Skyler Weber, a sophomore, is rushing the ball. For the Powderpuff, she was playing for RD Pursell. “Watching Powderpuff can be frustrating sometimes but seeing the girls successfully run plays and having fun is very rewarding,” said Billy Deatsch, a junior.

2CHEERING THEM ON. Antonio Gianni, a senior, is cheering on the players from the sidelines. He is participating for Monica Milinovich and Angie Willfong. “I like powder puff because of all the people that come together for the cause but also because of how fun and competitive the game is,” said Kira Day, a junior.

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school. “The song, The Meek Shall Inherit, is one of the larger numbers in the show, everyone is in it, and it’s the turning point of the show,” said Jack Benaglio, sophomore. 4Stella Benaglio

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t takes a lot of determination to stick to a sport from childhood through high school. Senior Nadya Barretto has done just that. Since the age of two, Barretto has had a racket in hand.

“I think my dad was the one who got me into tennis,” said Barretto. “He was a tennis professional, so he’s played a lot of tournaments and such in the past.

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Barretto played with the USTA League, which is the country’s largest recreational tennis league with more than 300,000 players nationwide competing on teams.

The Cactus Shadows team was a nice change of pace for Barretto.

“I really like the coaches’ coaching style, they like to make sure that everyone gets a chance to try and is having fun, and I think that’s very important,” said Barretto.

Coach Jill Mclyn, who teaches at the middle school, has been coaching tennis here for fourteen years. She is focused on player improvement, but it is also important to her that the athletes have some fun.

“I’m pretty positive, while also trying to bring out the best in all of the athletes,” said McLyn. “I like to get to know everyone, joke around, but when it is time to take everything serious, I make sure we do that, too.”

Having a balance between hard work and fun can make a big difference in an athlete’s growth.

“In my experience tennis hasn’t always been fun, it used to be very competitive for me because I used to play in the USTA and I never really saw the fun side of the sport,” said Barretto.

Last year, Barretto had a 21-1 record, which means she only lost one match.

“Nadya is a fantastic tennis player,” said McLyn. “It has been fun to watch her move her opponents around the court. She will definitely be missed as she is a 4-time varsity letter athlete.”

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INKED UP. Jackson Rinkes, senior, shows off his floral patchwork tattoo.

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Drag has grown mainstream from the love of fans and political backlash. However, despite backlash, drag has influenced makeup in quiet but revolutionary ways.

“Drag is such a huge form of expression. Drag can be a creative outlet. Drag doesn’t mean feminine, it can also be masculine. It makes room for creativity within gender identity,” said Bella Price, a senior.

The medium has become essential to makeup artistry.

“Exaggerated and detailed eye and eyebrow makeup is where drag makeup becomes different and unique,” said Tyler Hammersmark, a Cactus Shadows graduate.

According to Elle’s “Everything We Know About Beauty We Learned from Drag”, “Now-common knowledge makeup techniques like contouring and baking were used by drag queens in the dressing rooms of clubs. The objective was to use makeup to transform the face into a character. Makeup was about exaggerating features.”

Drag has grown popular following the traction of Rupaul’s Drag Race, and the perception of drag has fluctuated with popularity. Its mainstream form changed from simply cisgender gay men, to non-binary people and trans women finding their identities through makeup and music.

Methods such as the cut crease, ‘baking’, and contour are drag staples that made their way into Tik Tok trends in recent years.

“Drag queens usually contour above the jawline. That is something I have been seeing a lot more on the internet,” said Harrison Lowe, a student drag queen.

From the digital fashion publication Digital Beauty’s “Drag’s Influence On The Beauty Industry”, “Obviously crazy colorful makeup on the eyes or overdrawn lips are signature to more creative drag artists and might be too adventurous for the daily routine. But contouring, cut creases, “baking,” intense highlight and more are techniques that all beauty lovers use anytime thanks in part to the knowledge of these artists and their ability to mix stage-ready or durable makeup with fashionable and exciting looks.”

These original processes were popularized for their transformative power, face lifts with concealer, and the highlighting of bone structure with contour all started from this goal of transforming the face.

“I don’t think that the drag community gets the credit they deserve for the trends that are happening with makeup — so many trends started within the drag community,” said Renny Vasquez, a celebrity makeup artist.

However, not very many people are aware of the power drag has.

“Do I feel the drag community has been given the credit it deserves for highlight, contour, cut creases? No I don’t,” legendary New York City drag performer Vivacious quipped to the magazine Elle.

Unfortunately from the persisting prejudice and content stealing nature of Tik Tok, drag hasn’t received it’s deserved recognition.

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posts. People can be educated from verifiable news resources as a way to stay aware. Relying on social media for information is not the best way to stay up to date on worldwide issues.

Social media easily can become performative, to make a look for yourself. A lot of the environment on social media is not all real to begin with, so it is hard to make it feel genuine.

Being aware is important, so take it upon yourself to stay in touch with problems that you care about. Conflict surrounds our lives every single day, it is no one’s duty to fix every single one. Focus on things in your community and around you that you can make a difference in, and have courageous conversations with people in your life.

Change is a continuous pursuit; it does not just happen with a few hundred posts.

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3ONE NATION Braden Miller, a senior, sings the

national anthem before the second game starts. His sister Grace Miller, a freshmen, played for Annie Miller.

“Preparing for Powderpuff was really fun because the football team taught us different drills and each position,”said Sophia Hoffman, a junior.

4COACHING Billy Deatsch, a junior, coaches for the first junior sophomore game. He helped the girls figure out what positions they’d play. “Coaching was a lot of fun because it gives a side of football I don’t get the opportunity to regularly see. You try to teach and bring everyone together to make a functioning team,” said Deatsch.

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CARTOONISH CANDIES. Jacob Porter, junior, peruses the candies at Big Earl’s Old Time Candy Shop, looking for fun fruit based treats. He has always preferred fruit based sweets over chocolates. “I love candy, especially the fruity kind. This new shop has not disappointed,” said Porter. 4 Cal Ward

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TENNIS STAR Nadya Barretto, senior, has been playing since she was two years old. 4Hailey Dent ARTISAN ART PIECES. Customers check out the many arts and crafts that are for sale at the Happy Hogan. The store has been making and selling these unique trinkets since 2003. “They sell old Navajo souveniers and a lot of turquios and walking sticks. its 4 Hailey Dent realy cool,” said Kat Davidson.

rontier Town is the heart of Cave Creek and many students don’t realize all it has to offer.

There’s more than just shopping, Frontier Town hosts many local events. Heart of Cave Creek vendors fair is a showcase for local businesses, artists, and charities and afterwards a fundraiser barbecue happening in early April. There are a variety of small shops for food, gifts, jewelry, and even skin care.

“When I was there we met some of the business owners and they’re all really sweet and passionate about their business. I love that you can shop around knowing you are supporting small businesses owned by members of the community.” said Kailani Wehner, a sophomore.

Udder Delight Natural Skin Care is a shop with all natural

face and body products made with goat’s milk.

The Cave Creek Mercantile has all things Arizona, a mini cactus garden, prickly pear treats, and products only available in Cave Creek.

Suzanne’s Hot Stuff is the place for spice lovers. Suzannes specializes in all things hot peppers, salsa, snacks, and dangerously spicy hot sauces.

Frontier town is home to Arizona Rustic Weddings & Events, one of the most unexpectedly beautiful venues in all of cave creek. There’s a stage which frequently hosts local choir shows.

The Happy Hogan has been part of Frontier Town for 20 years and is full of handmade furniture, jewelry, and art. The Happy Hogan is one of the largest supporters of local artists in Cave Creek.

Cave Creek Candles and Gifts has all handmade and 100% beeswax candles. They also

have a bath and body line of shea butter and olive oil soaps and lotions. locally made home decor.

Cactus Carlos of Cave Creek is a gift shop with shirts, hoodies, patches, stickers, ornaments, and hats with funny sayings and pictures.

“I think other students might like it here because a lot of the shirts were really funny,” said Morgan Darby, a freshman.

Ortega’s Turquoise Trails sells one of a kind native art and jewelry. Ortega specializes in Navajo and Zuni jewelry and pottery.

“I haven’t been to Frontier Town since I was younger. I used to love going into the little shops and buying knick knacks,” said Molly Gum, teacher.

Frontier Town has been the center of Cave Creek for over 30 years and holds many memories.

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Chinese reconnaissance balloon brought down on US soil APPRECIATING THE CULTURE. Izzy Haber, a junior, discusses Spanish culture during an Honors Society meeting. Haber has been attending Spanish language classes since freshman year. 4 Hailey Dent

Spanish bilinguals explore culture Spanish Honors Society fuses international knowledge and recognition to provide students community Delia Delaney staff writer

Sociedad Honeria Hispánica, also known as Spanish Honors Society, is a group on campus that expands students’ opportunities to explore Spanish Language and culture.

“Every week we hold Spanish tutoring, and we do a lot of community service to promote Spanish at school and around the community,” said Kacie Keller, a senior.

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Members of the honors society help students who are new to the language or may be struggling to learn it. They do this by offering tutoring, which helps members accrue volunteer hours for the Superintendent’s Challenge.

“It’s a good way to get involved, and I love the people in it, and we

just have a lot of fun,” said Aniyah Lewis, a senior.

The group meets the second and fourth Thursday of every month. Its meetings are brief but offer members the opportunity to create a tutoring schedule and brainstorm events.

To join the honors society, students must have a GPA of 3.5 or above in their Spanish classes.

Additionally, they must be invited by club advisor Jocelyn Raught. In addition to teaching Spanish 5/6 and AP Spanish, and advising the honors society, Raught has served on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, the Southwest Conference on Language Teaching, and the Arizona Language Association.

Raught also contributed to the creation of modern Seal of Biliteracy

standards.

“The person who advises the club has to be a member of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. So at this point of time, I am the only member on campus,” said Raught.

Being a member of the group offers students who have put effort into learning Spanish language and culture the opportunity to have their work recognized.

“People who know another language need to be recognized... it’s a national recognition... it's good to spread the word, and it gives kids a motivation,” said Raught.

Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica offers a community to students exploring Spanish and, in turn, opportunities to further their interests in the language via tutoring and other events.

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ally comes up, both sides will allege that, but I can’t say for sure,“ said Brady Hoff, a government teacher.

The attempt to split the county could be construed as gerrymandering. According to Webster’s Dictionary, gerrymandering is “dividing or arranging a territorial

An initiative to split Maricopa County into four counties has been proposed ahead of the 2024 elections.

“We have had Maricopa for so long that a big split with this many people would be hard to manage,” said Cierra Witham, a senior.

Republican Arizona house member Jake Hoffman initially proposed the splitting of Maricopa County A big split would be in 2020. However, House Speaker Rusty Bower declined the pro- hard to manage. posal. Hoffman brought the idea Cierra Witham back to the table in preparation for the 2024 elections. According to Maricopa county resident 12news, if the counties are split, unit into election districts in a way property taxes could rise.

Splitting the county would cause that gives one political party an three of the four new counties to unfair advantage in elections.”

“It could provide an advantage have a Republican voter majority.

It could provide an advantage to that seems unfair, and it could change a lot of life styles of those Republicans in future elections.

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Lombardo, a senior.

Attempts to split the county also come with financial considerations. According to 12news, it would cost an additional $155.2 million annually to staff the new counties.

“Also, resources would not be spread as evenly, like funding for different programs. They may not get the same amount of money because there could be some bias between the four quadrants that they’re splitting into,” said Witham.

According to the Washington Post, Hoffman proposed the split because it would ensure Arizona would be represented and accountable to the people. This could be construed differently by each political party based on biases.

Currently, there have not been any scheduled committee hearings regarding the proposal.

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A U.S. fighter jet shot down a Chinese reconnaissance balloon off the coast of South Carolina on February 4.

The balloon had flown through U.S. and Canadian airspace since January 28. After first being detected off the coast of Alaska, the balloon moved through Canada before entering the continental U.S. The balloon held high-tech equipment that could detect communication signals, as well as solar panels. The balloon was shot down by a Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor using AIM-9 missiles.

“I don’t want the balloons here,” said Gavin Rivera, a senior.

U.S. Navy and FBI dive teams have been searching the debris field on the ocean floor to gather more evidence. The discovery and subsequent takedown of the balloon has led to increased tensions between the United States and China; the events led to the cancellation of Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s trip to China. Since the incident, three other unidentified objects have been shot down over U.S. and Canadian airspace. However, these objects have not shown any signs of being related to China’s espionage program.

In a White House news conference, National Security spokesman John Kirby said that “The three airborne objects were unmanned, showed no signs of being maneuverable or capable of self-propulsion, and were incapable of sending signals.”

A possible explanation for the sudden appearance of unidentified flying objects may be due to the fact that the Everyone spies on North American Aerospace everyone. It’s part Defense Command (NORAD) has increased their radars’ of the game. sensitivity.

Angela Thomas The U.S.’ military response to the balloon has drawn critiIB Global Politics teacher cism from China. Chinese foreign policy official Wang Yi has called the U.S. response “absurd and hysterical” and argued that the U.S. “violated international norms”, according to an article written by The Guardian. In addition, China’s National Defense Minister Wei Fenghe declined to speak with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, stating that the U.S. “has not created the proper atmosphere for dialogue,” according to an article written by PBS. “China [might] impose trade restrictions or make threatening statements,” said Lucas Clendennen, a senior.

President Joe Biden said he “acted out of an abundance of caution” and that he does not regret taking down the balloon, according to the White House.

"What many fail to realize or understand is that spycraft is a key component of foreign policy - everyone spies on everyone. That's part of the game. And it's not a sufficient reason to alter our path forward with the Chinese," said Angela Thomas, a government teacher.

China continues to claim that the balloon was used for weather-monitoring, despite the analysis of U.S. military officials.

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Natural medicine, also referred to as complementary, traditional, or alternative medicine, has been practiced for thousands of years in various cultures around the world. This form of medicine is based on natural remedies, herbal treatments, and practices such as acupuncture and massage therapy. While modern medicine has its benefits, natural medicine also has several advantages and fewer side effects.

Traditional medicine has a long history of use, with many remedies and practices having been used for centuries. This means that there is a wealth of knowledge and experience that has been passed down from generation to generation.

This knowledge has been tested and refined over time.

Natural medicine also has a holistic approach to healing. This means alternative medicine practitioners consider a patient’s physical, emotional, and spiritual health when diagnosing and treating an illness. This approach recognizes that a person’s overall health is interconnected and that all aspects of their well being must be addressed to achieve optimal health. One of the primary benefits of holistic medicine is that it can lead to more effective and sustainable health outcomes. Creating a personalized treatment plan that addresses the underlying causes of health issues, rather than just managing symptoms can lead to longterm healing and a higher quality of life.

Another benefit of alternative medicine is that it is often more accessible and affordable than modern medicine. Traditional medicine remedies can be made from locally sourced ingredients and are often more affordable than prescription drugs. Traditional medicine practices, such as acupuncture and massage therapy, are often covered by health insurance, making them more accessible to patients.

However, traditional medicine has its limitations. While it can be effective in treating some health issues, it may not be appropriate for others. For example, n atural medicine may not be able to provide immediate relief for acute medical conditions such as heart attacks or strokes, where modern medicine’s advanced technology and procedures may be lifesaving. Having knowledge of both alternative and modern medicine can provide patients with a wide range of options for managing their health issues, allowing them to choose the treatments that best align with their values and preferences.

Natural medicine can also be used to complement modern medicine.

Natural medicine can be used to manage the side effects of modern medicines, such as chemotherapy and other more extreme treatments. Additionally, traditional medicine can be used to treat chronic illnesses that modern medicine may struggle to manage.

In conclusion, traditional medicine has several benefits that make it a valuable form of healthcare. Its focus on holistic healing, natural remedies, accessibility, affordability, and its long history of use make it an attractive option for many patients.

However, it is essential to consult with a healthcare professional before deciding on any form of medical treatment. They can provide guidance on the best treatment options for an individual’s specific health needs

While modern medicine could be more effectively trustworthy, turning to potentially unsafe alternative medicine as a replacement is ineffective and dangerous.

Nature based medicine was the only option to cure ailments up until relatively recently, when medicine turned from what could be considered an art, based on religion and skill, to a more universal and evidence based science around the turn of the 19th century. The basis of our modern medicine comes from this rough trial and error approach of the 1800’s where natural medications and ideas were put through scientific tests and analysis. The most common example of this transformation is the creation of vaccination, in which Edward Jenner was able to create a widespread and evidence-backed vaccine by inoculating children with a small amount of smallpox, a homeopathic technique originating in Asia.

Alternative medicine is dangerous because the false efficacy of the treatment may delay the use of actually effective medicine. The National Academy of Medicine’s Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the United States describes this form of danger to the patient as “indirect harm,” as it delays treating the actual root of a medical issue.

Almost all of the healing properties from alternative medicine stem primarily from the placebo effect– the medicine only makes us think we are better. By definition, it is hard to find high quality evidence regarding alternative medicine, but even studies advocating for alternative medicine, such as Acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain by Brian M. Berman, et al, find “that real acupuncture treatments were no more effective than sham acupuncture treatments,” and “[acupuncture’s] clinically relevant benefits are mostly attributable to contextual and psychosocial factors, such as patients’ beliefs and expectations, attention from the acupuncturist, and highly focused, spatially directed attention on the part of the patient.” According to this paper, which advocates for acupuncture, there is no difference between real and fake acupuncture, and the only parts that matter about the procedure are the surrounding elements and if the patient believes it is effective. If a medication is only effective because of belief, the medication is a placebo.

Besides this ethically gray point, alternative medicine can be in the form of “direct harm” to patients.

One example was the growing use of Kava in the 1990’s to holistically treat anxiety. On the UCLAHealth.org page, Ask the Doctors What are the risks and benefits of kava?, Dr. Robert Ashley, MD, describes the use of kava as an alternative medicine: “A 2003 review of 11 randomized controlled trials… assessed kava supplements’ ability to treat anxiety.… Ten of the eleven studies showed a decrease in anxiety compared with placebo. These benefits appeared to be comparable to the effect of tranquilizers such as benzodiazepines and the anxiety drug buspirone.” Ashley then describes the untested side effects of this widespread use: “More than 100 cases of liver toxicity related to the use of kava have been identified, some leading to liver transplant and some leading to death.”

Modern medicine is confusing, understandably. Centuries of study have gone into figuring out it and the way it reacts to us. Even though it may be confusing, it is known.

This is why alternative medicine is so bad: if it were safe and scientifically backed, it wouldn’t be an alternative.

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DRESSING UP. Lily Hutt cosplays as Hatsune Miku. Cosplay creates a platform that allows people with similar pop-culture tastes to get together.”When looking for inspiration, I look at the characters on Tik Tok,” said Hutt.

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Instagram storefronts are an upcoming, simple way for people to start up a business and sell their products.

“I love shopping on Instagram.

There’s so many different creators who sell these cute pieces of jewelry and I’m obsessed with all of it,” said Maria Delgado, a senior.

In recent years, Instagram has introduced a new part to their platform by adding business opportunities for users of the site “I really love retro type stuff,” said Sam Bacurin, a heavy user of Instagram storefronts. “There is so much available that you really can’t find elsewhere.

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an activity where participants (“cosplayers”) wear costumes or accessories to represent a specific character. Cosplayers often interact with one another at conventions or other events to form a culture or community.

“I saw other people doing it and I was like ‘I should do that’,” said Lily Hutt, a sophomore. “I like it because it’s a creative outlet for me to express my emotions.”

Characters taken up by cosplayers are usually found in video games, manga, anime, or other pop culture works. Cosplayers take a variety of avenues with their outfits. Some buy their costumes packaged from online retailers or from dealers and vendors at conventions. Other cosplayers choose to make their own costumes, which lends them more creative liberty.

Body modification, makeup, and other accessories may be utilized by cosplayers to imitate their subject. To some, cosplaying is not just wearing a costume, but a whole performance art. Cosplayers may act as the character they are portraying and replicate their style of speech or mannerisms.

“It was a fun thing to do with friends.

It was a good time-killer during COVID,” said Sophia Doe, a freshman. “I bought most of my costumes off of Amazon.”

The practice, despite being popularized by Japan, was already a concept around the globe.

“Costuming” had been a fan activity at conventions since the early 1900s. In 1939, Myrtle R. Jones and Forrest J. Ackerman wore homemade sci-fi costumes to the WorldCon in New York City. However, a mainstream media report on cosplaying popularized the practice in Japan and abroad.

“It’s visual,” said Bret Lineburg, a history teacher who wears historical outfits at school. “We talk about history, and you guys do a lot of reading and writing.

Sometimes it’s nice to have that physical evidence.”

Cosplayers sometimes participate in contests, where the accuracy or creativity of their portrayal are voted on. Cosplayers have also found a way to make their hobby into a lucrative career by landing gigs with modeling agencies or advertising companies.

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I like to vintage shop, but it’s really time consuming to drive to a lot of different places.

Sometimes we’ll go out looking all day and not really see anything that we want. What I like about Instagram storefronts is that I can still find really cool things without wasting gas and driving around trying to find something.”

Instagram storefronts also provide a wide range of different clothing, jewelry, and other items for sale.

“There’s a lot of people who resell old vintage band merch that I always buy. It can be expensive at times but sometimes you’ll find really good deals,” said Tom Hepler, a sophomore at Barry Goldwater High School.

Online storefronts are a new and growing trend that is important to people who need a quick experience for learning how to run a business.

Eyebrow styles are forever in flux. Every decade bounces between the desire to have thin and thick eyebrows.

“My opinion on people altering their eyebrows is that it is usually very unique to the person's style and the fashion world is always experimenting with new ways to put a spin on things which influences people's fashion choices,” said Lisa Payson, art teacher.

Eyebrows are the center of one's face. They are tasked with showing one's emotions and can be used to show off one's style in a very open way. And, with the rise of tik tok, stylized eyebrows are increasing in popularity.

“Two things actually, one I saw someone do it on tik tik, it was trending at the time. It was one of those things, it was an impulse decision and I was bored. And also, I was going through a gender identity thing so I think it kind of helped with that,” said Charlie Lewis, sophomore, who got an eyebrow slit.

Such an example is the octopus eyebrow trend, which involves parting one's eyebrows horizontally then creating swirls with the hairs that are above and below the part.

These curls emulate octopus tentacles, thus the name.

Shaving vertical slits into one's eyebrows is also popular. Originating in the hip-hop community, this trend has been circulating for a while.

“I kept the slit in for two years. I had to keep redoing it and, if you look close enough, the hair is thinner in that specific part of my eyebrow,” said Lewis.

Eyebrow tinting can be used to shape eyebrows and add more depth. It can create a more clean look while deepening the color.

It is also common for one to dye their eyebrows, either to fit in with their hair color or as an artistic choice.

“I was actually thinking of doing half blond and half of my color on top (hair),” said Juilia Ricker, junior.

The process of eyebrow lamination sometimes referred to as “eyebrow perming” is a new way to style eyebrows. It is a procedure that creates fuller and shiner eyebrows.

BROWS IN STYLE. Julia Ricker flaunts her eyebrow piercing. Eyebrow styles have been evolving for decades and allows teens a form of expression. “I got it at Ace Tattoo and Peircing, and I’ve had it for about a year now,” said Ricker, a junior. 4 Hailey Dent

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Depop is an online thrifting market that allows anyone to put their clothes up for sale and learn how to run a personal business.

“I buy almost all of my clothes and accessories on Depop now,” said Madison Hays, who is a recent college graduate and is also planning a wedding. “I need to save money but also love having things that are trendy without blowing my budget.”

Not only is Depop a convenient way to buy clothing, but it also allows teenagers who are interested in entrepreneuring to get a feel of how a business is run.

“I’ve sold a couple of pieces of clothing that I just don’t wear anymore. Depop is really easy to use and doesn’t take a lot of effort to learn how it works,” said James Tresner, a sophomore at Barry Goldwater High School.

“I love using depop to thrift because it makes shopping so

much easier. It’s nice to be able to shop from the comfort of my own home while also easily being able to find clothes I like,” said Lexi Licari, a junior.

Depop was first released in 2011 as a social networking site

by Simon Beckerman, an entrepreneur at an Italian technological incubator and business called H-Farm start-up center.

Ten years later, Etsy announced that they would buy Depop for $1.6 billion in cash.

Depop is still an independent brand from Etsy but is owned and operated by the same organization.

The majority of the items sold on Depop are vintage and reworked pieces of clothing.

Depop features a wide range of different fashion genres such as streetwear, retro, y2k, and more.

Depop is continuing to grow as new users join the trend of buying and selling clothes online every day.

SELLING SECOND HAND. Hailey Dent rocks her second hand shoes that she bought on depop.

Depop is an online market place for trendy secondhand clothes“I bought them on Depop for $45, but I’ve seen listings online $100 plus,” Hailey. 4 Cal Ward

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Two new teams have emerged just in time for the spring season, Girls beach volleyball and boys volleyball.

Parents and students worked with the school administration to bring these additional teams to the school. Due to the rules in place by the Federal Title IX initiative, public high schools must have an equal amount of girls and boys sports teams, which is why there is a new team for each boys and girls. The teams have received

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Gym Outfits are becoming more popularized in and out of the gym for numerous reasons. brands like Alo, Lululemon, and Gymshark are making appearances in our everyday wardrobe.

For Danielle Quenzler, a USAPL powerlifter and Cactus Shadows alumni, her gym outfits are heavily based on what helps her lift the most.

“I base my gym fit on comfort and what lifts I’m doing that day. For instance, on my squat days, I wear shorts so I can put my knee sleeves on without leggings interfering.

On bench days, I like to wear seamless leggings and open back tops so I grip the bench better. And on my deadlift days, I wear supportive tops and seamless leggings to avoid ripping my legs up with the bar,” said Quenzler.

When it comes to outfits for the gym, the clothes are primarily based on the activity the person is focused on. Bodybuilders wear shorts on leg days and sports bras or tanks on upper body days to “show off the gains.” Cardio athletes, on the other hand, prefer clothes that allow for full range of motion, such as loose-fitting shorts and shirts or comfortable spandex.

“Nike is my favorite because it's just really comfortable and more affordable,” said Yana Ramakrishnan, a sophomore.

On the other hand, gym outfits have been becoming popular outside the gym due to their comfort, with spandex leggings being a staple in every girl's closet. Lululemon being the main supplier of these leggings. Though prices for these luxury items are high, they are still very prominent in fashion today due to their comfort and quality.

“I wear everything, Fabletics, Nike, literally anything from Goodwill,” said Charlie Lewis, a sophomore who goes to the gym nearly every day.

This style, also known as, “Athleisure '', is making it harder to distinguish activewear from going-out clothing. Brands are starting to fancy up sporty clothing to make it more applicable for occasions outside the gym.

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The Grammy’s announces anticipated music awards and also makes a highly scrutinized red carpet.

“It’s not the Met Gala so you don’t have to go all out, but doing something unique and specific to the individual and their message makes a good red carpet presence,” said Isabella Renteria, a senior.

All the usual suspects showed up on the red carpet; Lizzo in florals, Harry Styles in a signature sparkling jumpsuit, and Doja Cat in inky leather, but new standouts appeared as the stars of the show.

Kim Petras, and Sam Smith showed up with a posse of drag icons, Gottmilk and Violet Chachki in coordinated red. Anitta’s train took up space on the carpet, just as she did in vintage Versace.

Cardi B surprised audiences in classy and dynamic blue Gaurav Gupta couture. And Jennifer Lopez, to no one’s surprise, was stunning in Gucci.

“Anitta in the train was beautiful and I loved the structure of the gown,” said Brooklyn Wilcox, a Cactus Shadows alumni and fashion student.

“Honestly, I was a little disappointed in the red carpet this year but this is the

most unexpected answer you’d ever get from Isabella Renteria. Bebe Rexha was actually pretty cute. And Sam Smith obviously,” said Renteria.

Sam Smith and Kim Petras appeared with a coordinated group of LGBTQ+ artists including iconic drag queens Violet Chachki and Gottmilk.

These outfits incorporated into their controversial performance of the song Unholy.

“Cardi B was very different but also still very stylish and the blue was really pretty,” said Alexis Wight, a senior.

Though expected stars did not do as well as suspected.

Harry Styles, for example, showed up in a sparkling

jumpsuit, and that was the whole look. It lacked the dynamics and daring that Styles has made a name for with his fashion.

Overall, this red carpet was a little disappointing in comparison to past years and other red carpet events, such as the Golden Globes.

“The worst looks I saw were DJ Khaled ,and I thought it looked like Midsommar threw up on Alicia Gaddis,” said Wight.

Overall, this red carpet was a little disappointing in comparison to past years and other red carpet events, such as the Golden Globes.

“The guy from Coldplay was wearing the baggiest

beanie, t-shirt, and sweatpants. I’m not saying you have to be decked out but it’s still a red carpet,” said Renteria.

Florals have been a staple in the past couple of years.

Lizzo was seen sporting an ethereal orange floral gown alongside a less than overwhelming appearance from Alicia Gaddis. There was a strong presence from haute couture lines from luxury brands. Cardi B in Gaurav Gupta, Madonna in Mugler, and Tems in Vivienne Westwood to highlight a few.

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Parents and students worked together to start Beach and Boys Volleyball positive responses, with initial enrollments allowing for teams to form with enough players.

“I thought there would only be enough players for one team but there’s enough people interested for two teams with a little extra,” said Josh Denten, senior, who is playing on the Boys Volleyball team.

Beach volleyball is different from court volleyball in many respects. Sand volleyball is great for overall body strengthening because a stronger jump and quicker burst is needed to counter the sand’s resistance.

ON THE SAND. Rachel Eastburn, junior, taps the ball over the net during practice. The team practiced at Victory Lane after school every day. “I’m enjoying the experience and the practices are a lot of fun,” said Kierson Canales, 11. 4Hailey Dent

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ATHLETIC FITS. Bailey Darcus

uses gym clothes for comfort and syle. Gym clothes are breathable and comfortable for everyday wear. “I wear mostly gym clothes in school because they are really comfotable to me,” said Darcus, a senior. 4 Hailey Dent

March Madness this year begins on Tuesday, March 14th and is popular with those who are interested in sports and competition.

“I’ve always really liked playing and watching basketball so March Madness is always something I look forward to,” said Ryan Kulhan, a senior at Scottsdale Preparatory Academy.

March Madness happens every year where 68 college basketball teams compete to win the NCAA Division I championship. Both women’s and men’s teams play against each other in a single elimination tournament over the span of a couple weeks.

The men’s First Four will take place on March 14 and 15 in Dayton, Ohio. The women’s First Four is scheduled for March 15 and 16 with the first round set to begin March 17th.

“March Madness is my favorite time of

year,” said Alex Smith, a longtime Indiana basketball fan. “I went to Indiana University, which has a really strong basketball team.

Even if they don’t make it very far in the tournament, I always pay close attention to see how the other teams do. Sometimes it isn’t so much about who wins, but it’s also about seeing teams that I don’t like and seeing when they get eliminated.”

Not only is March Madness important to the players competing in the games, it’s also a fun experience for people who enjoy cheering on their favorite teams.

“I don’t really have a favorite team but I just like watching all the games to see which team wins. Basketball is one of my favorite sports so it’s always pretty fun to watch,” said Cam Rogers, a student at Barry Goldwater High School.

March Madness begins March 14 and runs until April 3.

“We hope that all players can learn to develop skills in order to build the program into a stronger team for next season,” said Viet Tran, head coach for Beach Volleyball.

Moving around and jumping on a sand court is much more difficult than playing on an indoor court due to the constant resistance caused by the sand giving way underfoot. Players need to be an all rounder to be successful, the abilities to pass, hit, serve, and play defense are all needed, forcing the player to continue developing their skills in all aspects of the game.

“I joined beach volleyball because I wasn’t doing any other activities at the moment and I’ve never played volleyball before so I thought it would be fun,” Clara Thiem, junior.

While there has been interest in a boys volleyball team over the years, nothing had been put into motion until this year. The popularity of Boys Volleyball is increasing rapidly across the country. According to the annual participation survey of National Federation of State High School Associations, 33% growth between 2011 and 2022, the highest percentage increase of any high school boys sport, with 50,000 or more participants.

“I definitely think that the team is growing, we had a really good turnout for our first tryout.

There were a lot more people than I thought there were going to be,” said Denten.

As momentum builds, and numbers continue to grow, both teams are preparing for the first year of the new sports.

BUMP, SET, SPIKE! Junior Gabe Skummer spikes a volleyball at a practice. One of two new sports this year, Boys Volleyball started this spring. “I’m excited to see how far we will go,” said Skummer. 4Hailey Dent

Super star Kevin Durant joins Suns With the Phoenix Suns acquiring Kevin Durant, the Arizona NBA team might have a shot for a great season.

“I think he’s a good player, and I think it was a good move for the Suns,” said Sydney Moore, sophomore.

The previous owner of the team, Robert Sarver, decided to sell both the Suns team and the Mercury team a week after receiving a year-long suspension from the NBA and a $10 million fine for racist and misogynistic comments. The new Suns Manager, Mat Ishbia, made this last-minute deal in the night hours before trades closed.

“I think they (the Suns) lost the trade, I don’t think all that money they spent was worth it,” said Dane Milinovich, sophomore.

Kevin Durant has had multiple injuries in the past couple of seasons, but that didn’t stop him from becoming a 13-time all star.

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“Getting to the playoffs, especially playing against other really good teams, sometimes it comes down to who has the better players, and he’s one of the best. I think we’ve got a pretty good shot,” said Andre Womack, band teacher.

Durant made his first appearance as a Suns player on March 1 against the Charlotte Hornets. The Suns won the game 115-91 and Durant was a big part of that win, putting up 23 points, six rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes in the victory.

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Little Shop of Horrors The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” - after his coworker crush. This larger than life, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination.

1BE MY SON? Seniors Devon Breese and Jackson Rinkes

perform Mushnik And Son from the Broadway original Little Shop of Horrors. “Preparing for show is mostly just getting my mind mentally ready by going through all of my lines and entrances in my head,” said Breese.

2AUDREY II. Keagan Smith, senior, and Devon Breese, senior, react to he unveiling of the Audrey II. The puppet was controlled on the inside by Asher Knibbe, a sophomore. “Acting in the show was really great, I loved seeing how it all came together and I loved puppeteering all the plants and working with Carter to get all the movements and vocals synced up,” said Knibbe.

3DOO-WOPS. Crystal, played by Gianna Palma, senior, Ronnette, played by Nina Carrozza, junior, and Chiffon, played

by Mia Dybvig-Pawelko, senior, sing along as a trio while talking to Mr. Mushnick, played by Jackson Rinkes, senior.

4IN THE MIDDLE. Seymour Krelborn, played by Devon Breese, a senior, gets pulled by ensemble while performing The Meek Shall Inherit.

“I think the main difference between little shop and other shows is the overall variety the show has to offer with its different character, scenes, and themes,” said Breese.

5DENTAL HIJINX. Orin Scrivello, played by Keagan Smith, a senior, threatens Seymour Krelborn, played by Devon Breese, a senior, while performing Now (It’s Just the Gas).

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Is cancel culture necessary?

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While not exactly a perfect system in its current form, “cancel culture” is ultimately a good thing, as it allows the people to keep celebrities in check.

Really, what does it mean to “cancel” someone? If my friends stopped talking to me, did they cancel me? Was the monarchy canceled during the French revolution? Is boycotting the same as canceling a corporation? Obviously, some of these examples could be considered extreme, but the point remains. There is no clear example of what cancellation entails, except for one unifying idea: a powerful entity is checked by the masses.

The benefits of cancellation become more obvious in this frame. In the modern day, cancellation is often done to celebrities and other authorities by everyday people who do not have as much power, and the collective that supports them. The origin of online cancel culture is often cited as the #MeToo movement, in which many women collaborated in sharing stories of abuse by celebrities. This was considered radical and was altogether unpopular, but in retrospect it was an important step to creating the more conscientious world we live in a decade later. All sorts of minority and marginalized communities use cancellation as a tool to have their voices heard.

Canceling is overall a good thing, but everyone would agree that there are situations where people could be more forgiving. Celebrities of smaller sizes will often be consumed unfairly by mob mentality after an accusation comes forward, without any chance to defend themselves. This occurs somewhat frequently with internet microcelebrities. A recent example of this is the cancellation of a YouTuber named Kwite, in which an ill-intentioned accuser managed to convince a majority of Kwite’s fan base that he had done acts as awful as grooming, sexual assault, transphobia, and racism. These accusations, accompanied by out of context and doctored evidence, were enough to almost ruin Kwite’s reputation and career. A speedy and thorough deconstruction of this accuser’s argument was enough to make the mob of would-be cancelers rethink their decision.

Today, many of the incidents of “cancel culture” occur when an authority makes a comment or does something irresponsible toward a marginalized group. Some would claim that this backlash is a violation of free speech, and the action of calling out politically incorrect comments is indicative of the mob mentality of cancel culture. This type of argument against cancellation is simply disingenuous. Free speech is not a one way street– if you say something people don’t like, it is their right to freely voice their disagreement.

As Americans, we have the right to criticize anyone. That right doesn’t go away just because it is labeled as “canceling” someone. Also, canceling is a tool used mostly by marginalized communities, and these groups deserve to have their voices heard.

In recent years, “cancel culture” is the term used to describe the social phenomenon of shunning or boycotting celebrities that have acted illegally, or have been deemed to have acted in an unpopular manner.

The range of cancelable offenses is vast, ranging from actual illegal activity to an off-color tweet posted over a decade ago. The public can become so fervently against a canceled individual that they discredit entire bodies of work that the individual has produced. A frequent reaction to an artist being canceled is a cry to “separate the art from the artist”. However, this is impossible when the artist is so directly tied into their art.

What cancel culture ultimately boils down to is bloodsport. The public fervently dethrones a celebrity for (usually) minor offenses, while making themselves out to be the arbiters of morality.

And any cries of “holding them accountable” are usually fruitless; most of the objectionable celebrities of late have gone on to lead successful and lucrative careers. This culture fails to enact any sort of meaningful change, instead it focuses on each new zeitgeist that pops up into public view, only to fade from discussion in the following months.

While this trend in discourse may seem recent, it in reality has its roots in the “political correctness” movement in the 1990s. This movement was an attempt to reform the way American society speaks and acts to become entirely inoffensive, and fake. Since then, this attempt to appear squeaky clean has branched from Twitter, to universities, all the way to government institutions. While this shift has been largely good, it has created a profusion of unnecessary discourse.

Another unforeseen consequence of cancel culture are the drastic measures taken against canceled individuals. People often face criminal threats, doxxing, and harassment of family members. This may lead to people moving to different locations, paranoia, and other serious mental health concerns. Internet trolls may engage in “swatting” in which a person or multiple people make fake calls to law enforcement regarding their targeted person, which results in a raid. These raids are usually resolved without incident, but in some cases injury or even death have resulted from swatting.

All of this because of words or behavior that were deemed offensive.

Despite its pitfalls, one example of the good side of cancel culture was the takedown of predators like Harvey Weinstein, who obviously did terrible things.

Cancel culture fails to remedy the systemic issues that hateful behavior and rhetoric are symptoms of. Instead of squashing down figureheads of mild infractions, this systematic shaming of notable figures is really a method for the public to control and dominate people they barely know. People should strive to see the good and bad in everyone, and instead of dropping people at the first and slightest infraction, we should try to forgive and move on.

Of course, none of this is to say that opinions cannot be formed about others. After repeat offenses, it’s only natural that some may think of you differently. However, the harsh attacks on those who have committed misdeeds are, for the most part, completely unjustified.

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The Renaissance Man Senior Dan Duffey finds his voice in a variety of genres, including music and activism. His creativity pushes him to be involved in a variety of extracurricular activities.

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Dan Duffey is a true renaissance man who participates in everything from music and graphic design to photography and activism.

“I just like making people smile, I like helping them,” said Dan Duffey, a senior.

Duffey’s main form of artistic expression is music. He has been in music education since first grade, primarily learning piano, but found a passion for drumming in 8th grade. During the March 2020 pandemic lockdown, he found time to start digitally producing music. “[Recording and live music] both come really close [in enjoyment]. I mean recording is a lot of fun because you get to experiment with the music as you see fit, but you’re limited to the one or two people that you have recording with you,” said Duffey. “In a live band… you focus on your part, but the product is much greater than

the sum…. It’s just a much different experience…. That’s another reason why I like drums over piano, because drums come with many more ‘together’ parts.”

Duffey’s ability to work with music is reflected in his work as a photographer in the Photography and Media club.

“He is a person that can take ideas and put them into action. He’s great at executing what needs to be done, such as organizing group meetings. He’s great at collaborating,” said Dave Contreras, film teacher and advisor for the Photography and Media club.

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motivation in art.

“It’s just little things I see where I wonder, ‘what if I could do something with that?’” said Duffey.

Duffey’s creative ability also comes from his self-motivation. While being involved in so many extracurriculars could lead one to becoming burnt out and unmotivated, Duffey holds the mindset that his work is meaningful and enjoyable.

“He doesn’t see going out and taking photos for the school as work he has to do. He views it as something fun that he genuinely enjoys. Every time he goes out, I see him smile while taking pictures,” said Barrett Smith, a member of the Photography and Media club who has worked with Duffey for two years.

Duffey’s work can be found on social media pages: @cshs_photography_media and @piano_dan5 on Instagram.

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The Screamery versus The City Creamery The CSPress bought the same ice cream flavor from The Screamery and The City Creamery to compare flavor, taste, and overall enjoyment Jimmy Le food editor

The City Creamery and The Screamery compete to see which of the two is the better local ice cream shop.

The City Creamery, originally founded in Montana, prides themselves in their quality housemade ice cream and local Cave Creek feel. The Screamery, an Arizona-based ice cream chain with locations sprinkled throughout the state, are most known for their creamy ice cream base made with premium ingredients and the step-by-step process to create the perfect-tasting ice cream.

With a rotating menu in both restaurants, I ordered the raspberry cheesecake flavor, an alltime favorite of mine.

At The City Creamery, I ordered 3 decent-sized scoops of ice cream, coming into a total of $7. At The Screamery, their prices aren’t scoop based, so after

asking what would amount to about the size of 3 scoops, they had recommended the large size, coming out to about $7.25.

The prices at The City Creamery were cheaper when ordering larger amounts of scoops when compared to The Screamery. The City Creamery charges $5 for the first scoop and adds $1 for every extra scoop, compared to The Screamery which charges by the size of the container rather than by scoop. The prices are $3.25, $5.25, and $7.25, corresponding to small, medium, and large respectively.

The Screamery offered cheaper prices for small amounts of ice cream while The City Creamery offered cheaper prices for around 3 or more scoops.

When tasting the ice cream itself, the flavor at The City Creamery had hints of raspberry throughout the ice cream and the ice cream was a more overall pink

SCREAMERY Jimmy Le enjoys the Raspberry cheesecake ice cream flavor. The Screamery, established in 2014 when the owner’s couldn’t find an ice cream place of their standard. “The raspberry puree does so much for The Screamery it’s insane” said Le. 4Cal Ward

color and tasted, indeed, like a raspberry cheesecake. In the corner of The Screamery, their ice cream was noticeably creamier and instead of a raspberry flavor, had their homemade raspberry puree incorporated into the cheesecake ice cream base. The cheesecake base tasted exactly like how you’d expect a cheesecake ice cream even having bits of cream cheese throughout the ice cream itself (I enjoyed it but it can vary from person to person), and the raspberry puree added to the feeling that I was eating a raspberry cheesecake itself. While The City Creamery’s raspberry cheesecake was good, I am going to have to give this smackdown to The Screamery for their authentic raspberry cheesecake feel on top of the cheaper smaller portions.

Jenna Dao serves up a taste of Vietnam’s Three Regions 3 Regions, a Vietnamese restaurant in Cave Creek serves all sorts of traditional Vietnamese cuisine.

The restaurant has been open since 2016 when the husband of Jenna, the owner of the restaurant, moved to the United States.

“My favorite part of working there is the people. There’s a sense that everyone there cares about doing TAKING ORDERS Nick Gronkowski, a server at 3 Regions Vietnamese Kitchen, manages orders while overseeing the front house. a good job and cares about each Gronkowski has worked at 3 Regions since November, when the restau- other,” said Jonathan Geare, a junior rant was at risk of shutting down due to understaffing. 4 Hailey Dent and 3 Regions employee.

Meals to jumpstart your day Stella Benaglio sports editor

Eating breakfast everyday is crucial for maintaining good health and overall well-being. It kick starts your metabolism and provides your body with the necessary nutrients and energy to function properly.

Skipping breakfast can lead to lower cognitive function and decreased energy levels. Eating a balanced breakfast can also improve mood and start the day off strong.

It can be hard to make time in the

mornings to cook a meal so here are some quick easy recipes.

Breakfast smoothies are great when you need to get out of the house quickly.

Smoothies are super customizable so anyone can find something they enjoy.

Frozen mangos and bananas are great for thickening smoothies up if you like it more like that. For extra protein adding yogurt, different nut butters, or any scoop of protein powder.

Overnight oats is another super simple recipe. All the prep can be done the night before and it’s ready to go in the

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Vivienne Westwood passed away in late 2022, but her legacy as the mother of punk fashion lives on through her brand.

Vivienne Westwood was known as a designer that pushed boundaries, both on the runway, and off. Westwood was heavily involved in social justice movements as well as the climate crisis. Her work is considered to be the foundation for the modern punk aesthetic.

“She was very different and eccentric with her clothing, bright colors, corsets, plaid,” said Brooklyn Wilcox, a freshman in college studying fashion.

According to the Vivienne Westwood official website’s “The Story so Far” The hippie movement didn’t inspire young Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren. They were much more interested in acts of rebellion and typical 1950s clothing, and music.

“She was such a trail blazer, she wasn’t afraid of pushing the boundaries in fashion. She had more of a punk perspective on fashion and design. It was so unique in its own way; that you would see it and say ‘that’s Vivienne Westwood,’” said Katherine Evans, a junior.

When the band Sex Pistols’s song “God Save the Queen” reached the top of music charts, the BBC refused airtime. The Vivienne Westwood brand reopened in support of the band’s art, and inspiring the ‘punk rock’ fashion aesthetic.

“Vivienne Westwood’s courage and voice in the fashion industry truly made her stand out. She was unapologetic in her designs that catapulted and strengthened the punk and New Romanticism movement,” said Blue Madison-Cedillo, a sophomore at the New School for the Arts and Academics.

Westwood was known for her com-

plicated layering, clash of patterns, colors, and shapes, corsetry, rebellion in all forms, and, of course, pearls and plaid.

“Her jewelry is such a huge staple.

It could go from something super big and dramatic to small and delicate.

But I feel like the planet Saturn, it’s so powerful yet simplistic. It always looks good,” said Evans.

Vivienne died in December of 2022.

With her death left the question of what would be next for her brand? The first collection since her passing was introduced at Paris Fashion Week, her husband, Andreas Kronthaler, at the helm.

The Autumn-Winter 2023 collection was meant to pay homage to Westwood.

“I know that before she passed away she talked to her husband about where she wanted him to take her clothing. She has communicated how she wanted her collections to live on so I think she has sketches already planned out for where it should go,” said Wilcox.

The collection consisted of upcycled fabrics and layers of clashing colors and patterns. Though it hit the mark enough to call the collection successful, Vivienne was clearly missed in the designs.

“It did a good job capturing her rebellious nature, but was inconsistent with theme,” said Madison-Cedillo.

The use of upcycled fabrics highlighted many of Vivienne’s core values and showed the intention behind Kronthaler’s tribute.

“It was definitely in her image but it’s not her. It was kind of an addition,” said Evans.

Overall, the Westwood brand seems to have a bright future despite the loss of the iconic designer.

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ticity, but it does involve a little bit of Western Culture.

“I will always get the beef pho, I’m obsessed,” said Maya Margalit, a Cactus Shadows alumna who frequents 3 Regions.

The menu consists of appetizers such as rolls or salads. As well as a multitude of different Pho options.

There are many other things on the menu too, such as Specials, Noodles, Desserts, Drinks and more. The ordering system is easy, with each item on the menu accompanied by a number.

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According to the 3 regions website, Jenna has always loved cooking for her friends and family. She lived in Vietnam until the age of 13, when she and her family moved to the United States.

“Their Spicy Pho is really good, it tastes very authentic. Personally, I think it’s a very welcoming and cozy place,” said Hollis Stewart, a sophomore.

3 Regions blends the three regions of Vietnam into their cuisine, Hanoi, Hue, and Saigon. The cuisine is mainly focused on authen-

mornings. Just combine rolled oats, milk or yogurt, and toppings like fruits, nuts, peanut butter, or honey. Leave it in the fridge to soak overnight and you’re done.

Another very easy and also very popular breakfast is avocado toast. You could make this with only two ingredients or add other veggies or a fried egg on top. This breakfast is packed with healthy fats, protein, and fiber, making it a nutritious and filling way to start your day.

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The green desert The Sonoran Desert is full of life. Although the first image people see when they think of it is probably saguaro cacti, there are plenty of other plants found here as well.

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STARTING STRONG Jack Benaglio makes avocado toast packed with vital nutrients and carbs to start his day on the right foot. Avocado toast is a common place breakfast food in households and brunch cafes alike.

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Prom is the most highly regarded school dance and everything matters, including the hair.

Proms have been around for a very long time, but they are currently used as the perfect occasion to get all dressed up and have a great time. When it comes to hair for prom, there are many routes that can be taken.

“A lot of people wear their hair down with a couple braids back, or they do a half styled, half not. But a lot of people just do curls. Last year what was really popular was just slicking down your front pieces and putting pearls or gems on it,” said Emme Toso, a senior.

There is no direct guidebook as to how one should do their hair for prom, however there are a few key factors. For starters, the outfit should be taken into account. The goal is to wear something that compliments the outfit and accentuates some of the favorite parts of the piece.

“Last year I wore my hair half up and had it flowing over one shoulder because the back of my dress was pretty, “ said Sydney Moore, a sophomore who is going to be attending her second prom.

Another factor to take into consideration is personality. The hairstyle should be well suited to the personality of the person wearing it. Because there are so many different prom hairstyles to choose from, it can be hard to narrow it down, but the bottom line is that the hairstyle should match the personality of the wearer.

“My favorite Prom look is really the ones that go with the theme of the dress and the personality of the girl over all,” said Lynn Felix, a hairstylist at Ryan M salon.

Last but not least, one must go big when it’s regarding prom. This dance is a detrimental moment in the high school experience.

“Prom is just That dance. You go all out. Especially here, no ones going to get their hair done at a salon for homecoming. It is just the time where you want to look your best,” said Toso.

Beauty on a Budget

Stephanie Vega Gonzalez Staff writer

Affordable makeup is not only a great way to save money, but it can perform just as well as high end make up.

The ingredients in affordable makeup can be dangerous.

It can also affect the performance of the product.

“It can be cheaply made and does not always work very well,” said Ross McGilivray, a junior.

There are some benefits to affordable makeup. Not only saving money but also having it available at a local grocery store or pharmacy.

“I like that I am able to stop by any store if I ever run out of a product,” said Mia Gomez, a junior.

Social media influencers often review the drugstore products and let viewers know if the product performs just as well as a lux item. Many trust the influencers to give honest reviews.

“Of course I trust influencers just like so many others do,” said McGilivray.

As inflation continues to make prices skyrocket, drugstore makeup is what most people have turned to. Makeup brands like Maybelline, L’Oréal, e.l.f, etc. are some of the most popular brands.

“My favorite mascara is the telescopic one and I like that it is affordable and works well,” said Gomez.

Although affordable make up has its ups and downs, there is no shame in using it. Find what performs best and use it to its fullest.

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Golden Eye Yellow flowers attract butterflies. Can be mistaken for brittle bush.

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Kilgore, a freshman practice their play The Late Afternoon Show with Lyle Charming directed by Brooke Benter, a junior.

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the writing process as students create their plays. “Honestly, you can’t really prepare for 24 hours. You kinda gotta go into it with no expectations, plus it’s more fun that way.

My favorite part is the beginning while the playwrights are writing,” said Lillian Heck, a sophomore actor.

3REHEARSAL. Maddox Hodges, a junior, Carter Nelson, a senior, and Morgan Darby, a freshman, talk over and rehearse their play. “It was hard to memorize everything but it was really fun. We were all tired but ultimately it was a good experience,” said Darby.

4SLEEPOVER. Brooke Benter, a junior, Joslyn Beaver, a junior, Cadence Beaver, a freshman, Cece Witham,a senior, and Bella Renteria, a senior, play games in the black box while writers prepare plays. Writers had six hours to create their plays.

5WALKING. Sophomores Emma Bulley and Rachel Hecht walk outside during their break. The students had scheduled walks which were the only times they were allowed outside.

6TALKSHOW. London Kilgore, a freshman, and Lillian Heck, a sophomore, perform The Late Afternoon Show with Lyle Charming. The play was written by Jackson Rinkes, a senior.

7PERFORMING. Adrian Banerth, a senior, Brannon Thomas, a senior, Morgan Darby, a freshman, Mia DybvigPawelko, a senior, perform their play Rats in the Ratatouille.

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Stay Organized: easy ways to keep a closet cleverly tidy Rachel Burkhalter staff writer

IN ITS PLACE. Fans of organizing know a key tip is to keep like things together. In the case of shoes, that could be similar types or colors.

“Keeping my shoes clean and organized is a hobby, that’s why it’s so easy to maintain for me,” said Jada Cherry, a junior at Chapparral.

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ithin Cave Creek resides the Rare Earth Gallery, a local distributor of all sorts of high quality gemstones, statement pieces, furniture, and more.

“Truly the Eighth Wonder of the World…

‘Rare Earth Gallery’ has become one of the premier destinations of Arizona,” reads the first line of the about us page on their website.

Among the wide selection of items, gemstones are a popular choice. These stones come in all shapes and sizes, with some being small enough to fit on a fingertip, and some large enough to be the centerpiece of an entire room. Additionally, the store offers both cut and uncut gems, from jewelry pieces to geodes.

“I love the little rocks, like the one little place where you can pick them up and look at them. I love looking through there,” said Jessica Noll, a junior at Cactus Shadows and a regular customer at the shop. “[The gems] are all so unique, and not one of them is exactly like the other. It’s almost like a treasure hunt.”

Rare Earth Gallery also advertises the healing properties of these stones. Below each display, a small informational plaque displays all sorts of information, from how the minerals form to what they mean, to healing properties that they are commonly used for.

“One of the best parts of my job is connecting with people. A lot of those who come into the store are looking to brighten their energy and positivity in their life, and I love helping people anyway I can.

Sometimes they need something to believe in to heal, and in this case, it’s the energy that comes from our earth,” said Melinda Graeff, who has worked at the store for two years now.

Beyond just gemstones, Rare Earth Gallery also does all sorts of intricate and interesting furniture pieces. Outside the front entrance, several statues of iguanas adorn the parking lot, and large black spherical fountains reside by the entrance.

This statue work has recently become a cornerstone of the business, as all sorts of furniture and outdoor elements are sold throughout the store.

“As far as our store itself goes, we recently installed a larger than life Kwan Yin sculpture in Flagstaff via a giant crane, that was definitely awesome, he was super happy with it.” Said Graeff Rare Earth Gallery has become a must see attraction of Cave Creek. It is located at 6401 E. Cave Creek Road, and is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day.

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really organize all of my clothes and it’s made my life so much easier. Having clutter in my closet was always super annoying so I’m glad I was finally able to fix that issue,” said Cam Rogers, a sophomore at Barry Goldwater High School.

Formal wear and out-of-season clothes can be tucked toward the back and upper areas of the closet, while clothes that you often wear can be arranged in the front.

Another method of organization is sorting by color.

“I like keeping my closet free of clutter and mess. Having everything right where I need it makes picking outfits so much easier,” said Lexi Licari, a junior.

Having easy access to all of your clothes allows you to save time when you’re planning out an outfit for the day.

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Organizing a closet allows someone to easily pick out outfits for the day, while also having a good idea of where everything is.

“I keep all of my tops and pants separate. Everything is organized by category and also by color within each category. Having an organized closet helps me get dressed faster because I can find what I’m looking for faster,” said Cynthia Knuteson, a science teacher.

An article by the Architectural Digest states that when organizing a closet it’s a good idea to begin by taking out and sorting the things you don’t want to keep. Clearing out old clothes allows for you to create more space for new items you buy.

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THE CITY CREAMERY Jessica Knoll enjoys the vanilla and midnight chocolate flavors at The City Creamery in Cave Creek. The City Creamery, established in 2018 takes pride in their high quality housemade ice cream, “The flavor of vanilla ice cream is so good even though it’s more on the bland side” said Knoll. 4 Cal Ward

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Staff writer Finding the perfect look for prom is as important as the dance, which is coming up on April 29. Students get to decide what they want to wear for the big night. The theme being Once Upon A Prom.

There are many styles of dresses, according to teenvogue.com. From mermaid gowns, romantic cottagecore dresses, sleek prom suits, gothic gowns, long dresses; the list goes on.

“I am wearing a very long dress that is kind of poofy. I think it is a little different than what other people are wearing because I think tighter dresses are in right now but it makes me feel like a princess, so I wanted to go for a princess dress,” said Mara Smith, a senior.

Every year there are new trends with a variety of colors and styles.

“Dresses with slits are in and also I have seen a lot of girls pick black simple prom dresses,” said Smith.

Some students are choosing to wear colorful or decorative dresses.

“I have noticed a lot of flower tops trickle into a flowy bottom. Pink and purple is pop-

ular right now too,” said Addie Hanson, a senior.

With long dresses, having the right shoes is essential to tying the look together. Students are pairing their dresses with high heels.

“My dress is really long, so I am going to wear some black Steve Madden heels with it. They have a lot of height to them,” said Smith.

Depending on budget, that is where students might decide to shop.

“I got my dress from Windsor, and I gave myself a 250 dollar to 300 dollar budget because I thought since it’s my senior year I should,” said Hanson.

According to amarra.com, purple, blue, and pink colors with slits are trending.

“When I went to my prom, I got an all glitter, fully bedazzled dress,” said Ainsley Leonard, an alumni from Verrado High School.

According to teenvogue.com, when it comes to accessories it adds some extra uniqueness to the prom look. Rings, dangling earrings, bracelets, and necklaces can animate a look.

“I am going to wear some big dangling earrings, I am not sure yet about necklaces because I want the full focus to be on my dress,” said Smith.

There is a never ending amount of room for creativity and self expression with prom looks, whatever suits a student’s desired look.

FOUND FOSSILS Petrified wood and other fossils reside in this part of the store. Other ancient artifiacts, such as amber and ancient sea fosslis, can also be found in the store. 4 Hailey Dent

QUARTZ AND MORE Quartz is just one of many types of cystals you can find in the store.

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IGUANAS GALORE Around the parking lot there are several of these beige iguana statues.

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Does America need gun control?

Ezekiel Knibbe

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Gun control is necessary to stop the overwhelming wave of gun related The debate surrounding gun control seems to have reached a fever pitch deaths across America. in recent years. Despite many advocating for strict gun control, there are How likely are you to be murdered by gun? Many factors may vary your several reasons why this is a bad idea. chances. If we look at data from 2021, the most recent year Strict gun control laws allocate too much power to the federal governwith a full data set, 20,958 people died to gun related murment. Once the government is allowed to regulate the firearm market, ders, 549 died to gun related accidents, 537 died to a gun a dangerous precedent is set for the role of federal intervention in the in law enforcement, and 458 died by gun in “undetermined economy. These regulations don’t prevent future gun crime, they punish circumstances,” according to the study, “What the data says responsible gun owners. A recent example of this is the ATF’s ban on pistol about gun deaths in the U.S.,” written by John Gramich and One person in every braces, a design they previously had allowed. Arbitrary and redundant gun published by the Pew Research Center. In total, 22,502 peopolicies will just spur loopholes and people circumventing the regulations ple died from a gun outside of their hands. This study also group of 89 Americans set in place. found that these gun deaths were only 46% of all gun deaths will die from a gun, On top of this, gun regulations do not deter crime. Anyone that is driven in America that year– the remaining 26,328 were suicides. to committing a violent crime will find a way to secure a gun. And with the and 1 person in every This brings total gun deaths in 2021 to 48,830. According to number of guns in the U.S. (433.9 million) bans are nearly impossible to the CDC, the total number of deaths in the US was 3,458,697 208 Americans will die enforce. A modern example of this is the city of Chicago. Despite the city in 2021. Putting these statistics together, 1 person in every from someone else’s having very tough gun laws, it still is a hotspot for gun violence. Mexico group of 89 Americans will die from a gun, and 1 person in similarly has very restrictive laws in regards to gun possession, and the gun. every 208 Americans will die from someone else’s gun. If you country is practically overrun with cartel violence. Laws are meaningless have met 90 people before, one of them will most likely be to criminals.

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The main driving force for gun control are emotions. Guns are seen as Without context, these figures may seem too miniscule to scary, and many proponents of gun control are often unknowledgeable deal with. The problem with about guns themselves. What really should be put into place is education gun violence, however, is the primary vicon gun safety. Once the general public has a better understanding of what tims. Gun related deaths among chilit is they’re talking about, the discussion surrounding dren and teens rose 50% from guns can move forward in an educated manner.

2019 to 2021– from 1,732 to Gun control would restrict citizens from one 2,590– according to the paper, of the most viable methods of self defense.

“Gun deaths among U.S. chilCases of self-defense using a firearm are dren and teens rose 50% in almost 4 times more likely than gun crime. two years” by the Pew Research Excessive regulation just adds unnecessary Center. Gun deaths now sit as hurdles preventing law-abiding citizens the number one cause of death from exercising their rights. between ages one and 24, Whether for better or for worse, according to “Crossing Lines guns are integral to American cul— A Change in the Leading ture. The popCause of Death among U.S. ulace believes Children,” written by Lois K. it needs to be Lee et al, published by the New armed in order England Journal of Medicine. to defend itself Sure, the average American from crime On top of this, gun may not be killed by a gun, but our and tyranny. Any regulations do not deter attempt to strip them of children probably will. Future generations of Americans are growing up in a world in which that will not be received crime. Anyone that is the most likely way they will die is only getting to say the least. Not driven to committing a well, worse, for no reason but politics. Gun violence only would substantial gun violent crime will find control be unpopular, it’s could be almost entirely eradicated– the solutions are all around us and well known. Gun a way to secure a gun. almost impossible, given violence needs to be stopped, for the sake of the political makeup And with the number of of both Congress our children and the safety of all. So what guns in the U.S. (433.9 can we do? We emulate solutions. and the United Guns are not a problem anywhere else million) bans are nearly States as a whole. in the world. How do they do it? Take Historically, gun impossible to enforce.

Australia for example: All gun owners control has been are required to have a license to own enacted against any non-historic gun, which requires minority groups. President Reagan the individual to register fingerprints signed the Mulford Act into law to and renew the license every 3 to 5 disarm the Black Panther Party, a years. Additionally, higher restriccivil rights group. tions are required to own more As an alternative, confrontdeadly weapons, and some weaping the root causes of violence ons, such as military grade rifles, could be a good option. Setting machine guns, or flamethrowers up a more robust healthcare are not allowed for domestic use system could help address in any circumstances. Even items the rampant mental health appearing as military grade may crisis affecting the country be confiscated in some states. As right now. This would also a result, gun deaths in Australia reduce suicide, a large have gone down 61% since 1997 majority of gun related regulations. We need to enact deaths. Various courses regulations like these as soon as of action could be put possible. into place instead of simple gun control.

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With graduation approaching, it is time to consider the perfect look for the ceremony.

“I’m wearing a white summer dress, it looks cute with the gown and feels mature and sophisticated,” said Lexi Hannula, a senior.

Dressing up rather than dressing down is important for a graduation look that impresses. According to natalieyerger. com, most invitations include a dress code. However, if they do not, it is best to wear a conservative yet dressy outfit. This leaves options to a dress, a skirt and blouse, or dress pants and a button down shirt. Length of the cap and gown should be kept in mind when choosing bottoms.

“I like the short dresses. Anywhere above where the gown hits and you’re good to go,” said Kristina Bootz, fashion club advisor.

Additionally, comfort is key when planning an outfit for graduation. A ceremony can last up to two hours, and graduates usually need to be at the location early. It must also be comfortable for Grad Nite Live at Mavrix if one is not planning to change into a different outfit. This means that nothing worn should be uncomfortably itchy, tight, or heavy.

Temperature should also be factored into the equation of finding the perfect graduation outfit. This year’s ceremony is to be held indoors at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. According to Arizona State University’s climate office, the average temperature at that time of year is 93 degrees Fahrenheit. Because of the heat, the amount of people who will be in the stadium, and the wearing of polyester caps and gowns, it is best to wear something cool.

Fabrics that best serve that purpose are light and breathable, like linen, cotton, and rayon.

Finally, color is an important consideration for graduation outfits. This year’s caps and gowns are navy blue and an outfit color must match. Neutral colors like white and beige go best with navy blue. Additionally, it is best to refrain from any bold patterns or clashing colors.

“If you wear white, you can wear colorful shoes, CAP AND GOWN. Kylie which is fun,” said Katy Holt, junior, shows what could be wear for graduation. Holt McGillivray, a senior.

Ultimately, keeping chose a comfortable yellow dress. “Next year, under things dressy and weathermy gown, I want to wear appropriate is the way to go a white dress,” said Holt. for graduation.

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MSCHF was founded in 2018 and is known for producing products set on getting the consumers attention.

“I would probably not (buy off of MSCHF), it looks unreliable, like a copy of Shien. And it is really random stuff, it doesn't have a correlation with each other. It looks like it would give you a virus,” said Brooke Bentor, junior.

The company has an app which is essential for knowing when new products are coming, a process they call “drops”. New items are dropped every two weeks.

In an interview the New York Times did with Gabriel Whaley, the founder and current CEO MSCHF, he mentions that the goal of MSCHF is not to make money, but to “produce social commentary.”

The business has attempted to do this in many ways like when they produced an app that helps you pick stocks based on your astrological sign of their debut product Jesus Shoes which were a pair of Air Max 97s that had holy water in its sole. Even though the shoes made gave the company money and fame they have stopped production and have no plans of starting up again. This is done with many of their products to create a sense of exclusivity.

MSCHF’s current fad is a product they call “Big Red Boot” which is exactly what it sounds like. The shoe is currently sold out, but was sold on their website for $350. Inspired by the character Astro Boy, some are left debating over whether or not the boots are even practical. However, this controversy had led the shoes to spread all over the internet.

“I love that everyone is trying to become a Mario Character, it's definitely a choice. I don't hate them, but I also just think of Mario. Maybe I would wear them for Halloween,” said Bentor.

Not everyone was enthused about these shoes, nevertheless they instantly found themselves sold out.

“I think of Roblox boots. They look like water hydrants, but someone tried their best to make a shoe. I don't think anyone can pull these off, I don't care if you are Kim Kardashian.“ said Melissa McEnaney, sophomore.

MSCHF has done brand deal with many celebrities including Lil Nas X and Some of their most recent drops include a dating sim video game to help you do your taxes, called “Tax Heaven 3000”. This game takes you through a dating simulation with an anime inspired girl to get you to do your federal taxes.

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Starting in 2021, adding charms to the cases of people’s phones has become trendy. This way of personalizing a device has been making a comeback.

Cell phone charms are little bracelets that you put on a phone to make it more personalized and to wear as another way to hold the phone.

According to Etsy, a lot of people sell handmade phone charms on their site. On average they can range from $4 to $30.

They have beaded phone charms, charms with little strawberries or other key chains,

and charms made of crystals or evil eyes.

There is also a wide selection on Amazon, Casetify, and eBay. According to Tatler, a British magazine, phone straps were a huge accessory for celebrities at the Met Gala. Bella Hadid, Gigi Hadid, Dua Lipa, and Vanessa Hudgens were all seen with them hanging from their phones. Phone charms are easily switchable to match an outfit color scheme.

This trend was a must have in the early 2000s, and it is coming back. There are also a lot of DIY tutorials on how to make these phone straps.

People like to be creative with fashion, and when their ears are pierced, it opens a whole newworld of possibilities.

From jeweled to water tap studs, there is a wide variety in the earrings one can obtain online. A great place to shop for the more unique earrings out there is etsy.com. On Etsy, you can find earrings resembling everything from enchanted fairy wings and rhinestone fuchsias to dangling crabs and guillotines.

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For the birds Delia Delaney staff writer

The Sonoran Desert is home to more than 21 different species of birds of prey. Sometimes, these birds are found injured or are turned in after being domesticated. When this occurs, Wild at Heart Sanctuary is there to help.

The sanctuary, which is located in Cave Creek, specializes in rescue, rehabilitation and release and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

On their property, there are 54 outdoor aviaries and an on-site criticalcare room. Tours are available almost every Sunday 10am-4pm and Thursday at 2pm-4pm, although it is required that visitors schedule ahead.

“Most of the things we get in here are due to some kind of human impact,” said Beth Edwards, worker.

The sanctuary’s website includes everything from their emergency assistance number to a guide for users to learn about and identify different raptors native to Arizona.

“It’s such a nice place, and it was pretty cool seeing all the birds there while volunteering,” said Lisa Braks, sophomore volunteer.

Wild At Heart does not take all injured birds, it only takes in raptors, or birds of prey. However, if other injured wildlife is found, the Wild @ Heart website makes it easy to contact

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For all out there who consider their pets to be a part of the family, you can now match with your dogs.

“Sometimes people can take it to a bit of an extreme and put their dogs into really big, heavy outfits that are uncomfortable to wear, but as long as you’re being respectful and keeping your dogs' health in mind, usually it's fine,” said Bruce Sedillo, sophomore.

Target has matching dresses and sweaters for humans and their pets. The lines controlling these products are Boots n Barkley and A New Day. With everything from matching sweaters to summer dresses, Target has human/pet clothing for every season. The brands also sell Halloween outfits.

Target is selling sherpa jackets (those fuzzy jackets that appear everywhere during winter) that will match with you and your pet.

The jackets come as an oversize fit and in many colors including purple, green, blue and blush. All of

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Mountain, which is incredibly steep and full of slate, but worthwhile for There are plenty of places to hike the views of Cave Creek and the rest across Phoenix, and Cave Creek’s of Phoenix.

“In Cave Creek, there’s a hike called location at the northern edge of the city makes it a prime area for hikers Jewel of the Desert– that’s probably my favorite family hike– but we to enjoy unique trails.

“I find that [hiking] is a really great also really like hiking Black Mountain, we’ve hiked that a lot. We way to exercise, it’s a also hike this trail called good way to spend time Balanced Rock– it’s way far with my family, and I down on Dynamite [road] really like being out in I mainly hike and it’s kind of hidden– but nature,” said Madeline Rollins, a junior who to enjoy getting it’s a really cool hike on this granite mountain range,” often hikes with her away from said Rollins. family. “You see things Hiking is fun, but it can when you hike that you life for a little also be dangerous. It’s don’t see when you’re while, important to take care to driving along the high Megan Swansiger follow safety precautions, way; even if you’re in especially as the summer the middle of the desheat sets in. New hikers especially ert, you don’t notice them.”

There are many trails around Cave should take these warnings seriously.

“A good pair of shoes will make or Creek, allowing for a variety of experiences, sights, and difficulties to try. break you. I’m not a big boot perOne of the easier trails is the Apache son; I love me a pair of trail runners Wash trail, which circles the north- just because the support is there and ern side of the Sonoran preserve. The the traction is there. I don’t like the trailhead connects to several other clunkiness of boots. So, a good pair hiking trails that cross the preserve, of shoes– Hoca is my brand– is great,” said Alexis Huss, a special education ranging from easy to difficult.

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Find your colors Rachel Burkhalter Staff writer

Style is a personal expression of one’s emotions, and color plays an important part in being able to portray that.

According to an article by The Good Trade, color is one of the most powerful factors when it comes to emotional identification.

Color allows individuals to communicate and express their mindset and mentality.

“I really like wearing green in whatever way I can, whether it be light green or dark green, and I especially like wearing brown with those colors,” said Taylor Wright, a junior.

Colors affect your mood and the way you experience your day.

Colors such as green and blue are often associated with a tranquil and calm state, while other colors like red and orange are considered to be energetic and lively.

Everyone views color differently.

It’s important to figure out what colors can make one feel the best about their style. The colors chosen should fill one with positive emotions and confidence. Being able to be comfortable with a style is an important step to feeling good.

“My favorite colors to put together are usually in the same color family (warm or cool) or neighboring colors on the color wheel because these colors blend and transition nicely,” said Dara Parsons, a Cactus Shadows art teacher.

Color theory plays a big role in being able to properly match colors together. Color theory is defined as a set of rules in which artists and designers use to communi-

cate color combinations that are found appropriate when matched together.

“When applying color theory to clothing and style, one can refer to opposite colors as good colors to pair together because they compliment each other. In art, when painting, opposite colors do not mix together well, for example, if you were to mix purple and yellow paint together, it would make a brownish hue, but if you wore a yellow shirt and a purple sweater, the colors would compliment one another. Also in fashion, thinking of color families is a good way to put pieces together. For instance, neutral colors (black, browns, whites and grays) can be intermixed,” said Ms. Parsons.

Color theory suggests that opposite colors attract each other, for example, blue and orange are complementary colors because they’re different from one another.

Considering using color theory in outfits. It allows one to be precise and technical with style. Also, using color theory can help make picking outfits easier by giving more options to choose from when it comes to creating an outfit.

“I usually wear stuff that expresses my personality. I like wearing band t-shirts, cargo pants, and beat up converse/vans. I also really love wearing camo pants because I think they match well with a lot of my shirts,” said Tom Hepler, a rock musician.

Clothing is a form of self expression. It’s important to focus on enjoying style and the outfits worn on a day to day basis.

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Live action “Barbie” movie to open this summer Rachel Burkhalter staff writer

A new Barbie movie, directed by Greta Gerwig and featuring Margot Robbie, has been confirmed to release in July of 2023.

The Barbie Movie is a fantasy comedy film based on the Barbie fashion dolls by Mattel. The movie takes a spin on the normal Barbie franchise by creating a type of movie that any age can watch and enjoy.

Margot Robbie is cast as Barbie, and Ryan Gosling as Ken. The story features Barbie being expelled from her home for being a less-than per-

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SKINCARE. Carmen Burton, a senior, applies Aquaphor to her face.

Aquaphor restores skin health by creating an occlusive barrier around the skin. “It makes my skin feel so rejuvenated and fresh,” said Burton.

As the leader of the genre, TikTok has reshaped itself several times since its inception, following trends and filling niche interests of the public. One of these trends is

the use of “B roll” footage in videos.

This footage is usually a recording of a popular mobile game like Subway Surfers. It is then used to accompany the main video, which is usually completely unrelated to the B roll footage.

The main video could be about anything, from commentary to a clip from Family Guy. The B roll footage serves as a way to grab and hold the viewer’s attention to an already short video. This has led to

world, then that is a beautiful thing,” said Diane Andreoni, an oil painter.

The Sonoran Arts League is a non-profit organization that brings together local artists. They can be seen doing art critiques at the Desert Foothills Library as well as teaching classes.

“I connect with other artists in the area by being part of the Sonoran Arts League. The league has been active in Phoenix and Cave Creek since 1975 and does a wonderful job of putting us in front of the public’s eye. I constantly share information and vice versa with a couple other artists in the league; we love to build each other

up and inspire each other for the better. I participate in many of the league’s art shows, most important being the Hidden in the Hills studio tour in November,” said Lucas Wardein, a fine jeweler.

Class and art shows hosted by the Sonoran Art sLeague are very diverse in the types of art present.

“I attend local art shows and occasionally will take a workshop at the Scottsdale Artists’ Studio to brush up on my painting skills. I’ve met some great people at local festivals in downtown Cave Creek and a few have encouraged me to enter my work in Thunderbird Art Shows.

Next year, I’d like to have my own

artist’s booth to display my paintings in, and hopefully sell some, too,” said Andreoni.

Anywhere a visitor goes in Cave Creek, art can be found. The most prominent purveyor of Cave Creek art is the Desert Foothills Library.

“By being a young artist, you are able to connect with the local art community on a deeper level, not just from an aesthetic standpoint.

It allows you to see our community in a different light,” said Maya Angorn, sophomore, and a volunteer at the Desert Foothills Library.

Just like every community, Cave Creek proves itself to be rich in personalized art for the region.

A DARKER TWIST. Artist Sarah STORM OF EMOTIONS. Marti Niles captures an emotional colorful rollercoaster in his piece Through the Storm. The piece is composed of canvas and acrylic.

ACRYLIC AMBIANCE. Guests enjoy these art pieces at Desert Foothills Library. These acrylics, from left to right, are entitled Fickle Finger of Fate, Jazzfeet, and Blue Moon, all made by Jay Jacob.

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Camas shows off her freckles. Fake freckles can be applied using pencil or henna

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TikTok’s tool captivates users concentration The rise and popularity of TikTok in recent years has led to other social media giants like Instagram and YouTube to dip their toes into the short-form media format.

Mountain. The hike is a staple of Cave Creek, despite the intense challenge of the trail. “Its one of the more difficult hikes I’ve attempted,” said Noll 4Ezekiel Knibbe

Fake freckles have become increasingly popular in makeup trends in the past few months. They are beauty marks that people draw on using makeup or other products.

There are a variety of different products from henna to freckle pens that will help to achieve the desired look.

Freckle pens are specifically designed to help create natural looking freckles.

Since brow brushes can be natural in tone they can be a great alternative if the freckle pen is too hard to obtain or your just looking to switch it up and try something new.

This method also helps the freckles blend with your hair and skin tone.

Eyeliner is another option that works similarly to the eyebrow pencil.

Lastly, henna has been used for centuries to create temporary tattoos.

Creating a longer lasting option, as the henna fakes the freckles will continue to look more and more natural. Adding in additional henna freckles while they fade can help to add dimension. For a more permanent look some are opting to get freckle tattoos. Achieving the look without having to apply everyday.

healing ointment that has gone viral among young teens is Aquaphor and is a skin care product that has stayed relevant.

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state and country. “Always hydrate.

The signs that are at trailheads, that say that you should have at least two liters of water with you from April to October, are no joke. I personally don’t like having something in my hands when I’m out and about, so I have my camelback. And I always have three to five liters [of water] on me, depending on how far I’m going…. And then sunscreen; I love being outside for the sun, so lather up,” Hiking is an enjoyable activity for anyone, whether it be to see sights, enjoy company, or even for isolation.

“I mainly hike to enjoy getting away from life for a little while and enjoying the scenery of climbing a mountain and the peacefulness of it all,” said Megan Swansiger, a sophomore who hikes occasionally. “It definitely lets you stretch out your muscles. It’s good cardiovascular exercise if you’re running or jogging up the mountain.

Not only that, but I feel it clears your head from grogginess because not having to communicate– it’s a time on your own.”

Cave Creek offers a wide variety of hiking trails for every type of hike.

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The local art community flourishes with the presence of the Sonoran Arts League.

Anywhere a visitor goes in Cave Creek they can see artists’ work all around. From the Desert Foothills Library to Janey’s and Local Jonny’s, local artists are on display.

“Sharing my work with the community provides a way for me to express myself through art. It feels nice to have someone connect with one of my paintings enough to want to buy it and hang it in their home.

And, if a painting or piece of art is appreciated by people around the

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fect doll who then has to set off into the real world and learn how to be herself.

The idea for the film began in 2014 when Mattel signed a deal with Sony Pictures. The movie took years to produce due to scheduling related issues but finally was filmed and directed in 2019.

Barbie is scheduled to be released in theaters in the United States on July 21. The movie is highly anticipated by both kids and adults and is highly anticipated by those who grew up with the Barbie fashion dolls.

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This ointment has many uses and has many forms. According to the Aquaphor website it is formulated to restore smooth, healthy skin by creating a semi-occlusive barrier on the skin.

According to an article posted on refinery29 one main reason for the ointment going viral is slugging.

Slugging is a skin care technique where one must coat the skin with a rich moisturizer to wake up to smooth and renewed skin.

Compared to most healing ointments Aquaphor has been compared to vaseline as its closest competitor. Vaseline has other benefits such as wounds.

An article posted on health line states Aquaphor is better for tattoos while vaseline can help wounds heal better. But both have great moisture retention that work great on the lips.

In the same article it also states Vaseline is only occlusive, while Aquaphor has humectant ingredients and is occlusive. This means Aquaphor does a better job at preserving or restoring the moisture.

Aquaphor continues to be a staple in young teens skin care routines.

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Hippo Campus goes Western ery and storytelling alongside Hippo Campus’s eccentric lyricism to create a Hippo Campus recently released their song about change and loss. The band’s new western-themed alternative EP poetry, twang, and vibrant instrumentals creates a song that shows a more posiWasteland.

The EP opens with ‘Moonshine’ that tive spin on change people are resistant toward. holds the title of the best ‘Probably’ was the most song on the album. Its underwhelming release in poetic lyrics fit into the the EP. The change of pace Hippo Campus niche as was little more than bland. well as making listen- The band’s It was overall a safe bet ers dance to a song about poetry, twang, along with ‘Yippee Ki Yay’. their inevitable doom. Its The EP closes out with southern twang is acces- and vibrant ‘Kick in the Teeth’ which sible to a more alternative instrumentals is almost a satirical counaudience but keeps a new creates a song try song. Lyrics like “I’m interesting theme within that shows a about as lonely as a cowboy the genre. can be,” play to the hearts ‘Yippee Ki Yay’ draws more positive of indie fans who grew up closer to the band’s roots spin on change around country music. The but remains a safe song. song leans more cheesy than There’s nothing wrong people are with it, but while listening resistant toward. profound but the Western theme is most prevalent to it next to ‘Moonshine’ R ey Darby with this first released song. and the song after it The EP was definitely an ‘Honeysuckle’, listeners opinion editor experiment but it still fit are left waiting for someinto their niche. It’s enjoything a little more. Despite able with highlights like that, it remains a familiar listen for those who fell for their alt-rock ‘Moonshine’ and “Honeysuckle’. With its riffs and bass, as well as lead singer, Jake safe and bland moments the EP earns the band a 3 out of 5 stars.

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Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University.

Maja Peirce is a senior at Arizona State She majored in journalism and minored in University who began her experience in fashion.

“For a while I wanted to be a fashion design as a staff member of the CS Press.

“I was at the CS Press for two years and journalist. I started a magazine on campus and am pursuing graphic was on Lit Mag for three design now,” said Peirce. years,” said Peirce.

Peirce is currently Peirce began her journey applying to graphic design with publications as a memFor a while I jobs in Phoenix. Before ber of Shadows Literary living in Phoenix, Peirce Magazine. At the time, wanted to be a lived in Seattle. While Peirce was also a competifashion journalist. I she is open to moving if tive dancer. a job opens somewhere “I really loved writing and started a magazine was curious about jouron campus and am else, she hope to find a job that will keep her nalism. I loved the envipursuing graphic in Phoenix for the next ronment, Mrs. Hart, and couple of years. everyone in the commu- design now.”

“I really enjoy the nity. I found it much more Maja Peirce.

Phoenix area. My enjoyable than dance and family’s here, my girldecided to quit that and put Cactus Shadows Grad friend’s here,” said my focus on writing,” said Peirce.

Peirce.

When she is not designing, Peirce After leaving competitive dance for the CS Press, Peirce began to explore new roles enjoys movement via rock climbing in journalism. During her junior year she and dancing. She also enjoys drawing.

“I really love coffee shops… I spend was a news reporter, and during her senior most of my time there and draw little year, she was the In Depth page editor.

Additionally, Peirce began to explore things I see in them,” said Peirce.

Peirce is looking ahead to a career in graphic design while on the staff of the CS Press. Advisor Robert Adamson gave her the graphic design that allows her to continue to explore her hobbies and spend foundations for a career in design.

After graduating from Cactus Shadows, time with the people she loves.

Peirce began her studies at the Walter Cait Bunkers editor-in-chief

Beyond the USA

Hiking connects people to the deserts of the valley of the sun Ezekiel Knibbe

The CS Press takes a look at what some of the graduates from the journalism program are up to now

When birds come in, they might stay anywhere from 1-2 nights here and then, if it’s an adult bird and maybe it just hit a window, we let it rest for a few days and then release it,”

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Different seasons call for different types of clothing.

With the hot Arizona summer months approaching, it’s time to break out a new wardrobe.

Styling fewer pieces of clothing can be undoubtedly difficult for people since you have less clothing items to layer. Dressing for warm weather forces you to take on a new approach when it comes to making your outfit look nice.

Shorts are a great option for a comfortable alternative to pants. Different kinds of shorts appeal to different kinds of people.

“I really like wearing long, baggy jorts.

They’re just super fun, and recently they have become really trendy,” said Tom Hepler, a sophomore at Barry Goldwater High School.

Tank tops, crop tops and thinner t-shirts are also good clothing items to consider when the temperature increases.

“Living in the desert can really stink sometimes because of how hot it gets. I usually don’t worry too much about styling my outfits because I prefer to be comfortable rather than stylish,” said Maria Delgado, a senior.

For those who can’t dress casually in the summer, things get a little harder. “Dressing for work during the summer months is tough,” said Chelsea Krage of Gilbert. “I have to look nice and professional, but I don’t want to be too hot. Most of the time, I choose a simple dress and sandals to keep it easy. Because our office is really cold even when the temperature is super high, I keep a couple of different colored sweaters at my desk.”

For nights out, sundresses are a good option. Pair a dress with sandals or even a pair of boots to get a cool look.

If you’re looking for summer clothes without spending too much cash, check out vintage shops like Buffalo Exchange where they have several displays set SUMMER STYLE. up to give you an idea of how Bella King, junior, poses in to pull things together. Goodwill her summer outfit. As the also offers a really good selecsummer weather comes in, tion of summer items. Students students are staritn got wear who show their school ID on shorts and tank tops. 4Cal Tuesdays receive 20% off their Ward thrifting trip.

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these colors will make up the majority of the jacket except for the zipper and pockets, which will be in a complimentary color.

The jacket, for the human, is made up of polyester and recycled polyester. This outfit is being sold for $40 and has a full zipper and two side pockets.

For your dog counterpart, you can buy both a fleece and puffer jacket for $16.

“I think matching outfits with your pet would be cool because you would look amazing and everyone would compliment you,” said Josh Porter, sophomore.

Created with ease in mind, the pup jackets are made to be effortlessly pulled over with leg openings. There is also an easy access zipper at the dogs neck so that a leash can be attached.

For going into the summer season, Target has also produced a matching dress. This dress shows a green base with a collage of multicolored floral motifs.

The matching dog costume sports the same fabric created into a simple jumper for your dog.

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the right rescue.

“When birds come in, they might stay anywhere from 1-2 nights here and then, if it’s an adult bird and maybe it just hit a window, we let it rest for a few days and then release it,” said Edwards. “Otherwise, when they are well enough to not need treatment here, then we put them out back to continue the rehab process,” said Edwards. When young babies are brought in, they have to grow up in captivity because they cannot survive in the wild on their own. Wild at Heart gives them training on how to find live food, and then they usually release them somewhere more rural, just to make their chances of survival better.

“It’s really fun to just work with the animals, and I just love animals, so it’s great to see them and help out,” Yana Ramakrishnen, a sophomore who volunteers. “We basically cleaned the bird cages and made sure their water bowls were full.”

Being a non-profit organization, Wild at Heart appreciates all the donations they can get, especially since they spend around $600 per day feeding their birds. Students interested in helping out can find the sanctuaries list of most needed items on their website.

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an already present discussion on the effect of shortform media on people’s attention spans.

Many argue that only exposing young people to such short media will make them unable to concentrate on longer media. Even further, some say that if young people become reliant on media like TikTok for dopamine, they will be incapable of deriving pleasure from

other things in life, which would impact their mental health on a deeper level than most realize.

“It’s gotten harder to pay attention to longer form videos,” said Carmen Burton, a senior. “My attention span was a lot better before I started getting into [TikTok]. It can be good when used in moderation. It’s not a good thing to sit on for hours on end.”

And with most of the user base being young people, experts

worry that a generation of distracted and unproductive children is underway.

B-roll footage is not a new concept. It has been used for decades in film and television to accompany the main footage.

It is important as a filmmaking technique to add context to shots and also as filler or a transition between segments or scenes.

But in social media, B-roll footage mainly serves to entice

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Mountain Bike season is starting up and the Cactus Shadows High School Mountain Bike Club has some great aspirations for the upcoming season.

“My hopes and coaching goals for the upcoming season are to improve on our rebuilding efforts from last season in regards to the number of team members.

Racing results aren’t as important to me as just getting more bikers to have fun riding with their friends overall. For the experienced and competitive riders that choose to race in our fall series, we will look at last years results and set goals to improve them accordingly this season. The plan for this gro