Katelyn Pinkham Newspaper Portfolio Fall 2021

KATELYN PINKHAM Fall Portfolio 2021 STYLE EDITOR

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Being a first-time editor this year, I learned a TON of things about proper editing and journalistic writing.

Of course, I already knew the basics of journalistic writing, but actually reading others’ stories helped me to really understand and fully grasp the idea.

It has helped me to be a better writer personally and further my knowledge on journalism. I also learned that you really have to correct the mistakes writers make, so they understand what they did wrong and are able to fix it in the future. If you don’t correct it, they won’t learn.

The most common mistakes I find in style stories tend to be writers sharing their opinion (mostly accidentally). I also find a few mistakes when it comes to leads and integrating quotes. I think just correcting the writers and constantly reminding them will help to fix these mistakes in the future. I love being an editor and can’t wait for next semester!

Dunking on ‘em

How to remove an old parking pass sticker Judy Silva Food Editor

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Jordan dunk lows have recently jumped in popularity with students at school.

“I think that they are really hard to get because there is a limited stock of them [dunk lows] when they get dropped,” said Wesley Watkins, a junior.

Dunk lows have been around for about thirty years but have recently jumped in popularity for their use in competitive skateboarding and basketball. Their iconic style comes at a cost however, where collaboration dunk lows, such as the Nike SB x Ben & Jerry’s or the Nike SB x Cactus Jacks, regularly sell for over 1,000 dollars. People often ask, why are they so expensive and hard to get?

Watkins also told us that dunk lows were released on a website called SNKRS, and the shoes are released in a draw. The draw is open for ten minutes, and after ten minutes it closes and the selections are made. The shoes retail price on SNKRS is $110, that price is doubled and even tripled someFor me the times on marketplace apps like shoes are worth Stockx and GOAT. “For me the shoes are worth it, the colorways it, the colorways go so hard, and go so hard, and they’re popping because everythey’re popping one is wearing them,” said Nelson Lee, a junior, who has had his because eyes on the dunk lows and Jordan everyone is lows for a while. wearing them.”

Lee brings up a valid point: lots of people at CSHS are sportNelson Lee ing the dunk low look. School can be a dirty place for shoes and you a junior, who has had his could run the risk of potentially eyes on the dunk lows and damaging your 2-300 dollar shoes.

Jordan lows for a while.

Some do not want to risk getting these shoes dirty.

“I actually won the new Dunk low SB parra’s in the draw and I skate in them daily. I’m not really worried about damaging them because they are made for skating,” said Declan Hill, a junior.

The new Dunk low SB Parras, a shoe that was released for this year’s summer olympics in Japan, goes for 500 dollars and more on GOAT. The Dunk lows and Jordan low’s may be expensive, but with the way the draw is set up one might get lucky one time and snatch a pair.

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Judy Silva Food Editor

An easy way to remove the old parking passes off of any windshield: Before actually removing the sticker there are some items that are necessary to have before starting.

Walmart, Target, and Ace Hardware offer razor blade scrapers that can range from $5 to $15. Any kind of window cleaner such as invisible glass is needed as well.

That can be found also at Walmart and Ace Hardware for about $4. It is suggested to use a microfiber cloth instead of a regular towel to prevent scratching the windshield. Those can be found at Walmart for around $10.

Once all of the materials are gathered, begin the removal process. Carefully push the scraper under the

NEW KICKS. Senior Philip Tate shows off his new Nike SB X Parra Dunk.

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Low rise on the rise

Low rise jeans have been around for decades, with different ways to style and wear them coming into play.

“Kids wore low rise jeans as a nod back to 70’s bell bottoms and wanted a different way to wear denim,” said Elissa Ericson, a fashionable dance teacher.

Between the 1960s and 1970s low rise pants were created and named hip huggers. Young men and women would be frequently seen wearing these hip huggers with belts. These pants exposed the navel to fit into the sexual revolution that demanded for a free, and loose style to express one’s sexuality.

As history moves forward these pants will be seen coming back into fashion on multiple occasions. In the early 1990s, an English fashion designer named Alexander Mcqueen created a line of ultra low rise jeans, and at the time were called dumpsters. The goal of these denim pants were to show off protruding hip bones and rest below the waist.

“I’m heavily inspired by my friends and celebrities such as Britney Spears and Rihanna,” said Maddie Swansiger, a senior.

Throughout the 90s, a multitude of celebrities such as Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Mariah Carey, popularized these denim pants. These celebrities were the main inspiration for the Y2K fashion style that includes low rise jeans. Some current celebrities that have hopped onto the trend are Bella Hadid, Ciara, Dua Lipa, and Willow Smith.

Now that low rise jeans are coming back into style many clothing brands are offering their own pairs of low rise denim.

“I love going to Goodwill to find my jeans because it’s cheap and I can alter them if it doesn’t fit,” said Tilda Hanlon, a senior.

Some large brands that offer low rise jeans are Urban Outfitters, Aéropostale, Levi’s, and Hollister. Each pair of jeans can range from $20 to $60 depending on the design and cut. Some jeans can be straight legged, flare, and even baggy.

There are countless ways to style low rise jeans and it all depends on personal style.

Hailey Bieber was seen with low rise jeans on, a colorful tank top, and a matching pair of heels.

Katie Holmes was seen with a long sleeve sweater, low rise jeans, and black boots. Emily Ratajkowski styled her low rise jeans with baggy pants and a matching blazer. These pictures prove that low rise jeans can be styled anyway possible and leave room for creativity.

sticker until one side is completely lifted off the window.

Be sure to scrape away from your body to avoid injuring yourself. Continue that step until all sides of the sticker are peeled off and avoid ripping the sticker. Ripping the sticker will take longer to remove and is more likely to leave behind copious amounts of residue.

The removal process should only take about 2 minutes if it is carefully executed. Make sure to move the blade flat with the curve of the windshield. Once the sticker is removed spray on the window cleaner and let it sit. After a couple seconds, wipe the sticker residue off with a towel. If the residue still remains, repeat the previous step until the window is completely clean.

FRESH START. Cooper Lake, a senior, uses a razor blade scraper from Ace Hardware to peel off the old parking pass sticker without leaving residue.

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Students put a ring on it

The latest fad to come to campus involves finding a ring for every finger. Find out where to purchase the perfect ring.

Jaden Lea Travel Editor

Rings have been seen worn by faculty, staff, and most prominently students around campus, as they have jumped in popularity over the recent months.

They aren’t wedding rings, but rather non-marital rings used for style and a way for people to express themselves. Animal, skull, simplistic, and customized rings are all amongst the many styles of rings that are offered.

There are a variety of websites, companies, and businesses that sell these styles of rings. Some of these places include SHEIN, Kohls, and Macy’s.

“I get my rings through online weba Cooper Lake sites as well as Kohls and they range from 50-100 dollars”, said Flynn Cook, a college student at the University of Arizona.

Rings have first jumped up in popularity and became trending during the beginning of the year, however the hype of them has continued to grow as more and more people are seen wearing them. Many social media platforms and influencers promote rings, which could be a reason for their incline in popularity.

“I have been wearing rings for about eight months, and I enjoy wearing them because I feel that they look good

and help improve my style,” said Jacob Harris, a senior.

Some only wear one-two rings maximum, while some also enjoy cluttering their hands with a variety of rings to help express themselves and their style. With rings on every or every finger, it is wondered if having that many rings affects day-to-day life.

“Wearing a lot of rings doesn’t have much of an effect on my life, as I have been wearing them for quite some time and am used to them at this point,” said Elizabeth Cox, a senior.

As options have opened up and more websites have appeared, rings are typically pretty cheap to purchase, ranging from ten dollars up to 30 dollars. There is a ‘high-end’ aspect to rings, like everything else, where the price can exceed 200 dollars or more (without diamonds, etc.). As far as purchasing rings, people decide where they want to buy them from. Due to them being such a light manufacturing cost, companies don’t tend to charge much for them, however when choosing rings it is important to know what material is most durable.

Thin styled rings, or those made of a cheap material have a higher chance of breaking, bending, or decaying, however the material it is made from can have a huge impact on the longevity of the item.

Making a statement

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Science editor

Statement pieces are a great way to upgrade personal style by adding pops of color, texture, or shape. These pieces can be accessories, shoes, pants, jackets and tops.

All throughout history there have been many instances of people wearing statement pieces. Ancient Egyptians wore big neck collars, gold rings, and earrings. During the early 20th century, women wore large statement hats often decorated with feathers.

In the 1960s, mini skirts were seen as a statement because of how controversial they were.

Life is all about taking risks and it is no exception with style.

Finding personal style can help with self confidence.

“I like experimenting with style by adding bright colors with dark colors for contrast,” said Aubrey Ozaki, a senior It does get harder and harder to find unique statement pieces as websites like Shein and other cheap fast fashion websites get more popular. These websites not only steal designs from independent fashion designers but also the quality they are produced at is low.

Fast fashion websites tend to promote trendy items but once those items quickly go out of trend, the clothes end up in thrift stores which pushes out the one of a kind items many people go to thrift stores to look for.

“Everybody is getting their clothes from Shein because it’s cheap so all of them are having the same style which can affect your personal style and what you like because you’re influenced by everyone else,” said Kaylee Black, a senior.

Having trendy items isn’t a bad thing. In fact, clothing trends tend to cycle and things that were popular decades ago are becoming trends again. Lots of clothing trends from the 1990s are coming back again like baggy jeans and platform shoes. This phenomenon is called the 20 year cycle.

“I really like the style right now because it reminds me of how I used to dress in high school and there’s something comforting in that,” said Angela Thomas, IB coordinator and government teacher.

Styling statement pieces can be a challenge, especially if someone is unfamiliar with fashion. When getting into styling statement pieces, pairing them with basics can make it easier. When it becomes more comfortable, trying to pair statement pieces with other statement pieces can be a fun activity.

“Usually as a rule of thumb I try to do one statement piece with basics but lately I like doing a bunch of statement pieces together and it works,” said Tilda Hanlon, a senior.

Statement pieces are a unique addition to a wardrobe that sets the person apart from everyone else.

TAKING RISKS. Freshman Jacey Habighorst styles her statement handmade handbag. She used thrfted materials to make something unique to her. a Cooper Lake

DARING DENIM. Sophomore Lauren Heideman wears low rise jeans paired with a long top for a cool contrast. a Cooper Lake

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2021 winter fashion trends are bold With winter approaching, new fashion trends are making their way including sweater vests, geometric patterns, and colored plaid clothing.

“During the winter time I like to wear sweater vests, brown work jackets, jeans, and beanies,” said Devon Breese, a junior.

Not just for blankets, quilted pieces have emerged as a trend in forms of jackets, pants, and skirts. Quilted clothing mimics the infamous puffer jackets, with a silk touch.

Another form of this clothing style is patchwork.

Colorful patches can be either sewn, or ironed on to decorate once simple articles of clothing.

“During the winter I like to wear darker tones like brown and navy blue” said Alexis Cavalieri, a junior.

Straying away from the average sweater, sweater vests come in many different styles, and can be layered with other clothing. They can be paired with long sleeve tees, collared shirts, and oversized jackets, and come in fun, bright colors and patterns, or more classy dark tones.

“I love wearing fun patterns in the winter,” said Brandi Barr, a parent.

Another trend that has emerged this winter is geometric patterns. The vibrant colors and shapes mimic 80s fashion. These patterns can be found on sweaters, blouses, and pants. According to Fashion United, designers such as Burberry and JW Anderson have hopped onto this trend with checkerboards and plaid.

Adding a patterned jacket or pants can add a stylish touch to any plain outfit.

While plaid fashion has been around for many years,

it has taken on a new look with bright colors. Being made from wool, plaid is a good fabric for staying warm during the cool weather. Unlike previous years, plaid skirts have come back in a longer style, instead of the traditional short plaid skirt. This trend has recently been inspired by the movie Clueless, with the character Cher Horowitz and her infamous bright yellow plaid outfit. Colorful plaid has also contributed to 90s fashion making its comeback.

Faux fur adds extra texture and warms to outfits.

It comes in a variety of colors and patterns such as animal print.

While becoming increasingly popular, faux fur is non-bio- During the winter degradable and cannot be recy- time I like to wear cled like real fur. sweater vests, brown Printed tights work jackets, jeans, can be worn under skirts to and beanies,” add an extra Devon Breese layer to an outfit. Tights can a junior. have designs such as flowers, polkadots, and animals like spiders and bats. They can have added texture with glitter and pears.

The overall theme of this year’s winter fashion trends have consisted of mainly more intense colors, patterns, and textures. Over time winter fashion has gotten bigger and bolder.

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STAYING WARM. Junior

Devon Breese wears a knit sweater vest paired with matching Jordan 1 Low Gym Red Whites to complete his trending winter look.

Local Phoenix resellers find success

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After sifting through thousands of thrifted clothes, resellers collect the most valuable pieces to vend on online stores and pop-up booths Max Hancock Opinion Editor

POP-UP VINTAGE. Troy Outlaw, @showandtellvintage on Instagram, showcasing his booth at Picker’s Playground, a seasonal vintage market in Phoenix.

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Throughout the Valley, vintage clothing resellers have taken over the fashion scene by selling their products online to students and trading with fellow thrifters.

“Ever since a young age I’ve always been fascinated with how clothes sit on one’s body, the way colors work together, and small graphics on T-shirts. So, when I was a freshman in highschool, I started looking for things to keep as personal items,” said Trevor Lee, co-owner of Hurstee Finds, a company that resells vintage clothing. “From that point on, it just kept developing to the point where I got so many clothes that I thought I should just start selling them.”

Thrift stores such as Goodwill and Savers offer a wide variety of second-hand clothing for cheap prices to the average consumer. However, resellers such as Lee spend countless hours sifting through the assortments of clothes in order to find the most eye-catching pieces. These pieces are not only valuable for their unique nature, but also because of the year they were manufactured.

Classic band merchandise, sports championship tees, and pieces of clothing with unique trends exclusive to their time period are all examples of items sought after by resellers in order to sell them at a higher price to the average consumer.

Clothing that meets this criteria is qualified as “vintage.”

“I got introduced to vintage clothing from a friend and then I later realized I could start making some money off it. Ever since then, I’ve just kept going with it,” said Ian Hurst, coowner of Hurstee finds.

Crocheting, knitting back in style Judy Silva Food Editor

Crocheting and knitting are surging to the top of the 2021 fashion trends.

Crocheting and knitting are hobbies that require a lot of patience and dedication to successfully execute. Both have been seen being practiced in history for hundreds of years and the unique designs still stun audiences to this day.

“I picked up knitting from my mother when I was a child and have continued to do it ever since,” said Jim Silva, an experienced knitter.

For knitting, a needle and yarn are required to begin, which can be found at any craft store. There are multiple kinds of yarns and needles that vary in size. According to Sheep and Stitch, a website of knitting tutorials, patterns, and inspiration, chunky yarn and correspondingly thick needles are recommended for beginners because they’re easier to grip.

“Crocheting allows me to relax after a busy day, and I have a cool creation once I am done,” said Madison Johnson, a senior.

The main item needed for crocheting are the crochet hooks. These hooks can vary in size and types just like the knitting needles. For a beginner, it is recommended to start with an aluminium hook so the yarn will glide better.

The rules for buying yarn are the same for both knitting and crocheting. Before starting, make sure that the crochet hook is being held like a pencil. It is recommended to slide your third finger up towards the tip of the hook for comfort and control.

“Crocheting, knitting, and sewing are all hobbies that I love doing in my free time because I love to give my creations to all my friends,” said Ben Cody, a senior.

There is a huge market for handcrafted clothing, accessories, or just plain decorations. Etsy is full of cute creations like bags, sweaters, and even hats. The crocheting and knitting trend also has joined the animal community with many online stores creating clothing for animals.

Lee and Hurst work together to hunt for vintage pieces in thrift stores, manage their inventory, then sell them on their Instagram page, @hurstee.findss, to students and collectors.

“They’ve been hooking me up for a while; Really well managed and good owners. I’ve been a day one supporter,” said Blake Roberson, a usual Hurstee customer.

Hurstee Finds is one of many small proprietorships that sells their product at large vintage clothing flea markets.

These events are put on periodically by the vintage clothing community where resellers can showcase their latest pickups, sell their product to attendees, and even trade valuable pieces with other resellers.

“There’s this one big event called ‘WangaPalooza’ where we sell our product. We also sell locally through our instagram page,” added Hurst.

However, some resellers have taken the industry a step further. Wang’s Vintage, located in downtown Phoenix is an example of such. The owners of Wang’s opened the vintage clothing retail store with permanent residence, making it one of the first of its kind.

Buyers can visit the store and shop through the pre-thrifted product provided without the hassle of the wild goose chase of finding vintage clothing pieces in the wild in stores such as Goodwill or Savers. That being said, the price tag of each vintage item is much higher due to the convenience of the product.

As Phoenix fashion continuously evolves, only time will tell how much the vintage clothing will continue to dominate the scene.

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Giving season is here With the holidays around the corner, staff writer Johnathan Geare discusses some gift ideas for teens to give to others.

Apparis Luna Scarf

This Apparis Luna Scarf is bold - just like your love for your mother. This gift is great for moms. $63.75 from Amazon.com

Govee Interior Car Lights

Spruce up any car’s ambience with the Govee Interior Car Lights. A good otion for friends. $19.99 from Amazon.com

Feeling Good Sweater

This sweater will leave anyone wearing it feeling good. Great for friends. $154.70 from Amazon.com

MAKING FRIENDS. Alexandra Miller, a junior, is an avid

crocheter and often makes animals for her friends and family.

She learned to crochet from watching YouTube and TikTok videos, and fell in love with the process along the way. a Chris Alexander

Cards Against Humanity

The family edition of this game is a hilarious game of wit, for the whole family. $29.99 from amazon.com

Turtleneck Sweater

Nothing ugly about this Rag and Bone sweater, and it will make the perfect holiday gift for your mother or sister. $337.50 from Amazon.com

BB Dakota Mens Hot Work Jacket

Perfect for men and women, this BB Dakota Men’s Hot Work Jacket is an ideal gift for someone trying to stay warm. Great for siblings. $89.91 from amazon.com

Leather Bifold Wallet

A good wallet goes a long way, and is the perfect surprise for your significant other. This one is made from high quality leather and has several places for storage. A perfect present for a boyfriend or girlfriend this holiday season. $16.99 from amazon.com

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DRESSING MATURE. Kolton O’Connor, a senior, wears a vintage grandpa sweater that has tributes to the 1980s. Paired with baggy pants, this look is the perfect grandpacore style.

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Sixteen going on sixty Hailey Dent Staff Writer

omfort and style are two things that are ramping up in popularity.

Dressing comfortably while out in public has become more acceptable by society and has taken it by storm.

A lot of people are basing their style and taste of music after “aesthetics.”

Aesthetics such as “cottagecore” and “gothcore” refer to the fashion trend of centering one’s style around a specific feature. Grandma and Grandpa core are one of these aesthetics. An aesthetic can be based around style, music or even culture.

According to Aestheticswiki, a website dedicated to fashion advice, Grandmacore refers to an aesthetic that is based around cottage and stereotypical grandma related things like gardening, knitting, crocheting, or baking.

Grandpacore is related to sociallyaccepted and more wholesome associations of stereotypical grandpas. This can be done through media or well-

known iconography often associated with grandfathers, normally taken from Twitter and Tumblr.

A lot of pieces that go with these cores are comfortable and more mature looking. For grandmacore some pieces are cozy jumpft stores.

People donate their clothing there when they don’t want or need it anymore, which leads to a mark down in the price. Older people donate their clothes there all the time, such as old dresses and long skirts. For grandpacore it is button up shirts, sweater vests and vintage statement pieces.

“When I get ready in the morning, I like to try to dress more for comfort than style. I still like to look nice but I just prefer comfortable clothes.” said Brianna Johnson, a senior.

Along with dressing with comfort, affordability is also a very important part of this aesthetic. Many stores such as Goodwill, Savers and some more popular brands such as H&M are places that have diverse yet comfortable clothes Goodwill and Savers are both

thrie, so it’s a great place to get grandma or grandpa clothes.

“Honestly I get a lot of my clothes from my friends, like if they don’t want something I’ll just take it. I also like to shop at Goodwill.” said Kolton O’Connor, a senior.

For the fashion of grandparent core, a lot of it can be based off normal things. Knitted material for clothing. Another element this wardrobe is dresses, and anything long, loose, and flowey is perfect for grandmacore. ”Kids dressing as grandpas and grandmas doesn’t bother me at all.” said Andrea Davis, a long term substitute.

Visuals are a great way to summarise the entire movement and find a collection of elements that help to characterize the style. Some of these visual elements are; vintage floral patterns, real or fake floral arrangements, cosy interior arrangements like vases, delicate trinkets, cats and cat patterned things, freshly baked cakes and bread, along with teacups and delicate china.

This my best spread because I finally had an understanding of how to work the program and I think the pages overall look nice and pretty.

I think my strongest design skill aligns with creativity more, rather than the clean cut, no fun design styles. For this, I am grateful to be working with the style page because I have more room for creativity (even though that usually gets overturned by Adamson).

I definitely could use more training with InDesign overall, if I’m being honest. Working with it more and more has helped me a ton with getting comfortable with the program, and I think working with it more next semester will be even more beneficial for me as an editor.

I have learned pretty much all the basics of InDesign, but of course there is ALWAYS room for improvement and more learning. I love learning, it’s one of my favorite things, so I can’t wait to learn more next semester and on.

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FIRST DRAFT Katelyn Pinkham Style Editor Behind the cafeteria windows and lines of kids, the employees work hard to feed the school.

“I love to cook, and it gives me joy feeding the kids,” said Shirley Fuss, manager of the kitchen.

According to Fuss, the school cafeteria serves around 700 kids a day, which can be a challenge, but she likes the fast-paced work. However, the number of kids being fed each day varies, and sometimes the cafeteria gets more numbers than expected and they can run out of food. Fuss’s main goal is to not run out of food, and ensure that every student who wants a meal gets one.

“The timing is a big challenge, getting the kids fed on time and the food out on time,” said Susie Marsman, cafeteria cashier.

Marsman was in need of a job, and decided cafeteria work was the perfect fit for her.

When lunch actually begins, it can get hectic behind the counters. Students often cut the lines, which Marsman states can be challenging and is unfair to the kids who have been waiting. Stealing is also a problematic issue at times for the workers, as it messes with their numbers and takes food away from other kids.

“Recently, administration has been helping with the lines and keeping kids in check, which makes a huge beneficial difference,” said Fuss.

As for the actual food, certain criteria must be met by the cafeteria. US Foods states that the meals must have a protein, a meat, a fruit, and a vegetable. It is required to have a minimum of three of these components, but Fuss always likes to have more. At times, Fuss gets to choose certain meals, such as hamburgers, and alternates this choice from time to time. The food served to kids is high quality and nutritional.

“I get hot lunch almost everyday, I hope the workers are doing well, and I just want to say ‘thank you’”, said Daniel Bloedow, a freshman.

This is my best piece because I got to go behind the scenes in a way and tell the school about the workers behind the counters. This was relatively easy to complete, once I set up all my interviews and got everyone’s names I was pretty much good to go.

This article was originally around 300-350 words, but the editor wanted it to be more, so I bumped it up to about 430 with more personal background on the workers. This story was an easy process, and I had a lot of fun writing it. I loved getting to talk with people I never normally get to, and learning all about the workers and their job was super eye-opening and interesting.

FINAL DRAFT Katelyn Pinkham Style Editor Behind the cafeteria windows and lines of kids, the employees work hard to feed the school.

“I love to cook, and it gives me joy feeding the kids,” said Shirley Fuss, manager of the kitchen.

According to Fuss, the school cafeteria serves around 700 kids a day, which can be a challenge, but she likes the fast-paced work. However, the number of kids being fed each day varies, and sometimes the cafeteria gets more numbers than expected and they can run out of food. Fuss’s main goal is to not run out of food, and ensure that every student who wants a meal gets one.

She loves the craziness of her job and getting to see the kids every day. Fuss has four kids of her own, for whom she has always enjoyed cooking for. She got into cafeteria work through her love for children and cooking, which is a perfect combination of the two.

“The timing is a big challenge, getting the kids fed on time and the food out on time,” said Susie Marsman, cafeteria cashier.

Marsman was in need of a job, and decided cafeteria work was the perfect fit for her. Her favorite part of her job is her co-workers, and she says they have a really close-knit bond. They always have one another’s backs when things get crazy in the kitchen.

When lunch actually begins, it can get hectic behind the counters. Students often cut the lines, which Marsman states can be challenging and is unfair to the kids who have been waiting. Stealing is also a problematic issue at times for the workers, as it messes with their numbers and takes food away from other kids.

“Recently, administration has been helping with the lines and keeping kids in check, which makes a huge beneficial difference,” said Fuss.

As for the actual food, certain criteria must be met by the cafeteria. US Foods states that the meals must have a protein, a meat, a fruit, and a vegetable. It is required to have a minimum of three of these components, but Fuss always likes to have more.

At times, Fuss gets to choose certain meals, such as hamburgers, and alternates this choice from time to time. The food served to kids is high quality and nutritional.

“I get hot lunch almost everyday, I hope the workers are doing well, and I just want to say ‘thank you’”, said Daniel Bloedow, a freshman.

Getting food out to hundreds of students every day can be difficult, but the cafeteria workers love what they do and love the kids.

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LEADI I said it once and I’ll say it again, I LOVE being an editor! Being a leader/editor has taught me that I am capable of being assertive and demanding, while also being respectful and caring of others. Having my own space to work in the back is pretty dope, and getting to design my very own page is a great way for me to let out my creativity. It can be hard at times when I have to tell kids to get things done repeatedly, because I know it can be annoying and we all have our own lives. Despite this however, I love being an editor and will yell at kids all day if I must!

A challenge I face as an editor is that I think the staff tends to take me less seriously when I try to hound them on getting their work done, simply because I’m not a teacher. I think being well-liked is important in a leadership position, yes, but I also think that you can’t please everyone and have to do things your own way at times.

To help make staff members feel part of the team, I’m always engaging with them and cracking jokes as much as possible. I always make myself available to help as well, and they often come to me with questions on their stories or photos. However, I think I could, and should, become closer with the staff next semester.

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It takes TEAMWORK to make the dream work, baby.

Without us working together, this production will fall apart and will no longer be awardwinning. I think for the most part the staff works together well as a team. However, there definitely are some hiccups and grudges in the room that can create a looooot of tension. I think to be a successful production, we need to put our hate and judgment aside and work together.

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The last wolf is the leader because the leader carries everything, they carry the entire group.

They are the backbone of the pack and without them everything would fall apart. The leader is the best person to fall back on, to seek advice from, or to go to with questions. They are destined to protect the pack, no matter the cost.

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Climate Summit Trending Now Cactus Shadows alumnus Calendar of Early 2000s media still Ocean works to combat pollution opens up for Beach Goonsclimate crisis events influencing teen fashion today

reaching new levels of concern Paul Wernes Travel editor

Ocean pollution is widespread, worsening, and poses a clear and present danger to human health and wellbeing. The extent of this danger has not been widely comprehended until recently.

“Seeing all of the pictures of turtles trapped in nets and plastic items makes me want to help out the environment. I wish I could do something that would impact the oceans in a huge way,” said Ryan Moore, an avid recycler.

Ocean pollution is a complex mixture of toxic metals, plastics, manufactured chemicals, petroleum, urban and industrial November 5 wastes, pesticides, fertilizers, pharmaceutical chemicals, agriculPLAYBOI CARTI tural runoff, and sewage.

Fri, 7 – 11 PM According to the website The Conversation, an academic flair, Katelyn Pinkham Mesa Amphitheatre, 263 N Style Editor ocean pollution is heaviest near the coasts and most highly concenCenter St trated along the coastlines of low-income and middle-income counThe 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, Mesa, AZ tries. Pollution in the ocean can be anywhere. It can be found in the referred to as COP26, was the 26th UN Climate Change $150-$185 deepest oceanic trenches and remote islands in the middle of the conference, held in Scotland, from October 31 to November Pacific Ocean.

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Common types of marine debris include various plastic items “The amount of carbon dioxide added toNovember earth’s atmo10 like shopping bags and beverage bottles, along with cigarette sphere by human activity is suggested to have caused CHIEF KEEFan butts, bottle caps, food wrappers, and fishing gear. Plastic increase in temperature of Earth’s atmosphere over5:30 historiWed, – 11:30 PM waste is particularly problematic as a pollutant because it is cal time. It is questioned, however, how much this human Rawhide Western Town so long-lasting. Plastic items can take hundreds of years to activity is causing climate cycles to deviate from their Center, natu- 5700 W & Event decompose. ral patterns,” said Jennifer Reisener, a chemistry teacher.

North Loop Rd “When I travel to Florida, I always see trash in the oceans.

According to the conference’s official Chandler, website, AZ the All along the beach there is trash from humans not picking COP26 summit brought parties together $110-$999 to accelerate up when at the beach. I know that trash on the beaches is action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN only a small percentage of the trash in the ocean,” said Reece Framework Convention on Climate Change. After 13 days James, a junior. of negotiations, COP26 concluded on Saturday, November10 NOVEMBER According to the United Nations, at least 800 species world13 with every Party at COP26, almost 200 countries, - GREY DAY $UICIDEBOY$ wide are affected by marine debris, and as much as percent 10, 2021agreeing to the Glasgow Climate Pact. ThisTOUR global agree12 80 ● DECEMBER of that litter is plastic. It is estimated that up to 13 million ment claims it will accelerate action on climate this decade, Wednesday metric tons of plastic ends up in the ocean each year. Fish, and will complete the Paris Rulebook.

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194 countries joined to discuss work on reducing emissions

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Vitamins hidden in every day foods

Record amounts ofthem, adaptation they arefinance off the have entirebeen day. pledged, NOVEMBER 15 including committing to doubling thea 2019 Sydney Borso, senior,levels who of adapTOOSII regularly drinks energy drinks tation finance by 2025.

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52nd St needinstitutions them to will 34 countries and five “Definitely public finance stop Tempe, AZ feel awake in class with school international support for the unabated fossil fuel energy $30 starting so early, not a depensector next year. dency, just more irritable withAccording to Sharma, the Glasgow Breakthroughs will out them” said Borso. accelerate collaboration between busi-16 It’s never good governments, to consume NOVEMBER nesses, and civil society to deliver climate goals faster, 4 Chris Alexander so many energy on drinks so100 often GECS also whilst collaborative councils speak onTue, energy, because of the numerous health Nov elec16 – Wed, Nov 17 tric vehicles, shipping andand commodities, help on risks mood shifts to they candeliver Marquee Theatre Tempe, create. Switching to coffee or commitments.

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3Hailey Dent COP26 was the largest climate conference to date, with 120 world leaders and 50,000 registered delegates. More than 38,000 participants attended COP26, representing 194 countries.

A GOOD DEAL. Junior Nelson Lee trades Pokemon cards with senior Matt McGregor during lunch.”My Favorite Pokemon is Ho-Oh,” said McGregor. 4Cooper Lake

For those who are wanting to keep track of their daily vitamin intake, it is important to research the vitamins in daily foods Katelyn Pinkham Style Editor

Numerous foods carry essential vitamins inside of them, categorized into two different types, water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins.

“A healthy diet will include foods rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin K, vitamin B12 and magnesium,” said Bootz, culinary teacher.

According to Harvard Health, vitamins are defined as organic substances produced by plants or animals which are essential to humans because they are not synthesized in the body, excluding vitamin D. Vitamins are split into two different groups, water-soluble vitamins and fat-soluble vitamins.

Water-soluble vitamins include the eight B-vitamins, B1-B9, B12, and vitamin C. Fat-soluble vitamins include vitamins A, D, E and K. Water-soluble vitamins come from foods like fruit, vegetables, dairy, and grains. Foods that are animal products or contain fat,

such as milk, butter, vegetable oils, eggs, liver, and oil fish, contain fatsoluble vitamins.

“Fruits and vegetables have a lot of vitamins that are necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle and to keep your body healthy,” said Arielle Nelson, a senior.

Vitamins are essential for human growth and development. For example, vitamin A helps the body’s natural defense against illness and infection. Foods rich in vitamin A include eggs, orange/yellow vegetables and fruit, and dark green, leafy vegetables. According to Family Doctor, a trusted medical site, vitamin C, or calcium, is an antioxidant that helps protect cells against the effects of free radicalsmolecules produced when your body breaks down food. Fruits such as oranges, kiwis, strawberries, and guava, are foods with very high vitamin C levels.

Some other forms of vitamins found in foods include potassium and fiber. Potassium is one of the most important vitamins in

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1825 N “It Central the body because it helps regulate is highlyAve important to make fluid balance, muscle contractions, fiberAZ a key part of your diet, because Phoenix, and nerve signals. Potassium-rich it has January 1 numerous 2022 health benefits and foods include bananas, avocado, increases the quality and length of spinach, and broccoli. Fiber is ben- life,” said Tawny Schnorr, a Grand DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS eficial because it normalizes bowel Canyon University student studymovements, lowers cholesterolDREAM lev- ing BIG nutrition and health. a.m. –important 3 p.m. vitamin found els, helps control blood sugarSat, lev- 11 Another els, and aids in achieving healthy in foodsCenter, is magnesium.

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According to Cleveland Clinic, a non profit American academic medical center, the recommended dietary allowance for magnesium for adults is 400-420 mg per day.

Will Donegan Overall, consuming vitamins in foods daily is severely beneficial to one’s health and quality of life.

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Twilight and Gilmore Girls are making a resurgence on TikTok, with the style and aesthetic influiencing and inspiring teens.

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that the style is some- of oranges, yellows, thing different, almost browns, and reds.

“I love the simplicity gothic, and I like the aesthetic of it,” said of the style, especially Holden Woolsey, a the jeans and layering,” said Maryn Johnson, a senior.

The first Twilight senior.

The style is startmovie came out in 2008, and Gilmore ing to trend again on Girls first aired in TikTok and other social 2000. The style and media sites, inspiring aesthetic is Y2K and some teenager’s style. early 2000s-esque. The 2000s style has This consists of sim- been trending again for ple outfits, such as a while, but now people low-rise jeans and a are taking direct inspiplain tight-fitting long ration from the charsleeve. Guys tended to acters of Twilight and wear simple outfits as Gilmore Girls. Teens videos with well, such as boot-cut make THEas, CSPRESS “Bella jeans and a plain ringer titles such tee. Being natural and Swan Outfit Inspo’’, or authentic wass a big “Rory Gilmore Inspired part of the Twilight and Looks”. This style is easGilmore Girls fashion/ ily accessible and able to be attained, which is aesthetic.

Twilight had more why it could be trendof a dark, cool toned ing again. A lot of 2000s type of aesthetic, while inspired clothing can Gilmore Girls was more be found at thrift stores on the light, warm and other second-hand toned side. The main shops for very low, reaIn order to obtain these rare and powersonable prices. character of Twilight, ful Pokémon on“I the players love cards, the simplicity Bella Swan, had afeatured tomthe style, boy 2000s-esque style, of cards buy packs of pokémon for especially a chance jeans andtrade layering,” while the main charof getting a high valuethe pokémon, with saidtoMaryn Johnson,bida acter Gilmore Girls, eachofother, and buy/sell the highest Rory Gilmore, had a senior. der in order to quickly obtain the best cards The aesthetic of girlier look. Twilight’s in the game. style consisted of Twilight and Gilmore On simple campus, some Girls Pokémon holdcan becard very nosdark, clotherswith actually play thetalgic game intended. for as some teens. ing light makeup The enjoy early the 2000s and accessories.

Dark However, most students colsome of their blues, blacks, lectinggrays, aspect of the reminds cards. Because some childhood and greens within were the Pokémon the game are soand rare,good getessential color pal- times in their lives. ting a hold of such a valuable Pokémon only ette in the movies. Both series cater to to trade it withhand, another not within theplayer fall andiswinter aesOn the other the interest many. thetic, which means Gilmore Girls’of style likeand to tons trade coldreally weather had “I’m morea collector, of a femi-I don’t of nature.

For people nine and dainty look. mine with anyone else,” said Lonzo Lomeli, favorite months Gentle makeup, dainty whose a junior and collector of cards. are selling fall andthe winter, jewelry, and many light- enjoy Contrary, cards wash denim played a these series may parthey have obtained for some quick profit, key role in this style. ticularly interest them. with some turning Gilmore Girls color their sales into major successful business. Some Pokémon cards palette consisted

Pokémon trading makes a comeback Max Hancock Opinion Editor

Pokémon trading cards have made a recent resurgence on campus since their initial debut in 1998, with students collecting, trading, and selling them as a testament to their nostalgic acclaim.

“I got a ton of cards, I keep most of mine because they’re a nice thing to flex,” said Nelson Lee, a prominent collector of Pokémon cards.

Pokémon cards emerged in the late 1900s with triumphant sales. However, the Pokemon legacy begins with the video game.

Originally released on the Nintendo Gameboy, Pokémon Green and Red were born.

The Japanese video game was hardly recognized as the phenomenon it is today. It wasn’t until later, when the anime and the trading card game were released when the series took flight to new heights.

Ruling pop culture, childhoods of the 90s were built on the Pokémon franchise.

Undoubtedly, history repeats itself, resulting in hundreds of Gen Z students taking the same interest in the series as generations prior.

“I collected cards as a child, my parents would get them for me. Very rarely would I actually trade them with my friends because I liked my cards, I was one of ‘those’ kids,” said Hoveeg Boyadjian, a math teacher.

The purpose of the Pokémon trading card game is to assemble the best team of 6 Pokémon cards possible in order to knock out the opponents own team of 6 Pokémon.

Band celebrates 2014 album, French Exit, on current tour Style Editor

TV Girl headlined at the Van Buren in downtown Phoenix on November 29 for the six-anda-half anniversary tour of their iconic 2014 album, French Exit.

They have been together as a band for almost a decade, but recently rose to fame when a few of their songs blew up on TikTok. “Lovers Rock” and “Not Allowed” are their two most popular songs, with over 100 million streams on Spotify. The band has an electronic, alternative rock feel to their music, which created a mellow vibe in the venue.

Originally, TV Girl was scheduled to play at the Crescent Ballroom, a smaller venue across the street from the Van Buren. However, the show quickly sold out, and they decided to move it to a larger space. Before the show began, there were separate lines for vaccine cards/negative tests checks and security. Bags were not allowed inside, and they provided COVID-19 rapid tests to those who needed it. Merch stands were inside and had large lines hoping to snag a shirt.

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Although students are not making as major of sales, some students have been successful in selling the cards they have ROCKING STYLE. Holden Woolsey collected on websites likeTHE eBay to other the build famous their TwilightPokémon series characters. 4G collectors tryingof to portfolio’s The configuration of the Pokémon trading card game is unique and unusual, however, it is an industry with limitless untapped money, simply available to the highest bidder.

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she is actually a guitarist and singer for TV Girl.

Her sound was much more slow and low-energy than TV Girl’s. She played around 6 songs, and interacted with the crowd a ton. She answered a lot of fans’ questions and got the crowd hyped for a night of fun.

At around 9:00 p.m. TV Girl came on stage, and the crowd went wild. They opened up the night with their song “Pantyhose” off of French Exit. This is an upbeat, fun, dance song that was perfect for getting fans excited. The front man, Brad Petering, made a lot of sarcastic and witty jokes in reference to their newfound popularity, but was still very appreciative of all the new fans.

Everyone's phones were up in the air as they were dancing around and screaming the lyrics.

Overall, the band put on a great show and fans seemed to have an enjoyable time.

ENDING THE NIGHT. Petering and Jordana say their good byes to fans after the show.

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to know I’d be accepted into the country when I arrived,” said Jaqui Rivers, a marketer.

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aid Tyler Stolfuss, a junior.

During periods of cheaper gas, people tend o take longer trips, rather than outright lan new ones. With the increased price of as, road trip plans may become more bareoned, due to an increased cost to fill up.

“The change in gas prices hasn’t affected me, personally, very much. I still drive to all he same places, but since I drive a truck, rices have made a significant impact on the mount I spend at the pump. It used to be 50 ollars to fill up my truck all the way, but now nce gas prices have risen it’s closer to 60 r 70 dollars,” said Alexandra Miller, a junior.

US oil production has not fully recovered nce the beginning of the pandemic, even hough prices have surged. Despite this, US il companies are in fact oversupplying the market in an effort to return cash to share-

holders, who have lost millions of dollars during the pandemic, as well as a rise in alternative fuels over the last decade.

“I’ve lived long enough to know that gas prices always fluctuate. So, there’s times where all of a sudden there’s some sort of thing in the world that makes prices spike.

But during these periods where prices spike, there’s still people driving around in their big old SUV’s and so on. Not to mention that there are also people who are driving electric cars now which is making the price of gas have less of an effect on how people who use cars get around,” said Jon Bernreuter, a physics teacher.

While gas prices have increased, the effect 16 ● DECEMBER 2021travel varies greatly depending they have10,on on income level, mode of transport, and even the distance of the destination.

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zine in the United States, “starting an environmental club at school is a great way to get students energized about taking care of the Earth and helping their community, while learning about some of the most important issues facing the world in the 21st century.”

Environmental Club focuses on anything environmental that affects the campus, students, and as well as anything global. Currently, their main focus is planting trees on campus for an Arbor Day celebration. Arbor Day Foundation is a 501 nonprofit membership organization dedicated to planting trees. According to their website, the Arbor Day Foundation has more than one million members and has planted more than 350 million trees in neighborhoods, communities, cities and forests throughout the world.

“We’re a very friendly and collaborative group of

Environmental Club will be celebrating Arbor Day and speaking on details of how the project was implemented at First Friday. After this, the club will BEETS, November through May October through March be wrapping up their tree campus application process andOctober working on their next the Thirst BOK CHOY, through LEEKS,project, December through July March Project. The Thirst Project is a walk that is meant to LETTUCE, October through May helpBROCCOLI, with the October understanding of water as a resource in the environment.

They have also worked tothrough pick PARSNIPS, December through March up trash off of campus andMarch prevent littering, and BRUSSELS were also possibly thinking ofRADISHES, getting a October garden through going.

SPROUTS, December “I joinedMarch because I wantedMay to help keep the camthrough pus free from littering and help plant more trees,” SPINACH, October through May CARROTS, October through said Daniel Piacquadio, a senior.

May Environmental club meetsSWEET everyPOTATOES, other Thursday December through March GREEN ONION/SCALLIONS, in Sprouse’s room, #801, and is still accepting new members. Anyone interested in the environment and helping the campus is encouraged to join.

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LEMONS, December through April

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GO TIME. Leslie Ricker rushes to prepare lunch 2012 for the hungry crowd of kids incoming. 4 Chris Alexander 38,000 SQUARE FEET OF NEW teacher Andrew Cup performing in CLASSROOM SPACE A Midsummer Night’s Dream as a opened, as well as a student in 2006. backs when things get crazy in the kitchen.

Katelyn Pinkham new administration Style Editor When lunch actually begins, it can get hectic behind building. Grass areas Behind the cafeteria windows and lines of kids, the the counters. Students often cut the lines, which and landscaping Marsman states can be challenging and is unfair to the employees work hard to feed the school. were added, and the “I love to cook, and it gives me joy feeding the kids,” kids who have been waiting. Stealing is also a probcampus was fenced.

School food service challenging

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lematic issue at times for the workers, as it messes said Shirley Fuss, manager of the kitchen.

According to Fuss, the school cafeteria serves with their numbers and takes food away from other around 700 kids a day, which can be a challenge, but kids.

“Recently, administration has been helping with the she likes the fast-paced work. However, the number $40the MILLION BOND lines and keeping kids in check, which makes a huge of kids being fed each day varies, and sometimes PASSED, and a newdifference,” said Fuss. cafeteria gets more numbers than expected and they beneficial football field and As for the actual food, certain criteria must be met can run out of food. Fuss’s main goal is to not run out athletic by the cafeteria. US Foods states that the meals must of food, and ensure that every student who wants a training facility was built. have a protein, a meat, a fruit, and a vegetable. It is meal gets one.

She loves the craziness of her job and getting to see required to have a minimum of three of these compoSPIRIT 2006 J.T. kids of her own, for nents, but Fuss always likes to have more. the kidsLIVES. every day.

Fussjunior has four Arentsen, stands with current STUCO At times, Fuss gets to choose certain meals, such whom she has always enjoyed cooking for. She got adviser Cameron Bender at an into cafeteria work through her love for children and as hamburgers, and alternates this choice from time assembly. to time. The food served to kids is high quality and cooking, which is a perfect combination of the two.

“The timing is a big challenge, getting the kids nutritional.

“I get hot lunch almost everyday, I hope the workers fed on time and the food out on time,” said Susie are doing well, and I just want to say ‘thank you’”, said Marsman, cafeteria cashier.

Marsman was in need of a job, and decided cafete- Daniel Bloedow, a freshman.

Getting food out to hundreds of students every day ria work was the perfect fit for her. Her favorite part of her job is her co-workers, and she says they have a can be difficult, but the cafeteria workers love what really close-knit bond. They always have one another’s they do and love the kids.

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2021 winter fashion trends are bold Peyton Marinelli Spotlight Editor

With winter approaching, new fashion trends are making their way including sweater vests, geometric patterns, and colored plaid clothing.

“During the winter time I like to wear sweater vests, brown work jackets, jeans, and beanies,” said Devon Breese, a junior.

Not just for blankets, quilted pieces have emerged as a trend in forms of jackets, pants, and skirts. Quilted clothing mimics the infamous puffer jackets, with a silk touch.

Another form of this clothing style is patchwork.

Colorful patches can be either sewn, or ironed on to decorate once simple articles of clothing.

“During the winter I like to wear darker tones like brown and navy blue” said Alexis Cavalieri, a junior.

Straying away from the average sweater, sweater vests come in many different styles, and can be layered with other clothing. They can be paired with long sleeve tees, collared shirts, and oversized jackets, and come in fun, bright colors and patterns, or more classy dark tones.

“I love wearing fun patterns in the winter,” said Brandi Barr, a parent.

Another trend that has emerged this winter is geometric patterns. The vibrant colors and shapes mimic 80s fashion. These patterns can be found on sweaters, blouses, and pants. According to Fashion United, designers such as Burberry and JW Anderson have hopped onto this trend with checkerboards and plaid.

Adding a patterned jacket or pants can add a stylish touch to any plain outfit.

While plaid fashion has been around for many years,

it has taken on a new look with bright colors. Being made from wool, plaid is a good fabric for staying warm during the cool weather. Unlike previous years, plaid skirts have come back in a longer style, instead of the traditional short plaid skirt. This trend has recently been inspired by the movie Clueless, with the character Cher Horowitz and her infamous bright yellow plaid outfit. Colorful plaid has also contributed to 90s fashion making its comeback.

Faux fur adds extra texture and warms to outfits.

It comes in a variety of colors and patterns such as animal print.

While becoming increasingly popular, faux fur is non-bio- During the winter degradable and cannot be recy- time I like to wear cled like real fur. sweater vests, brown Printed tights work jackets, jeans, can be worn under skirts to and beanies,” add an extra Devon Breese layer to an outfit. Tights can a junior. have designs such as flowers, polkadots, and animals like spiders and bats. They can have added texture with glitter and pears.

The overall theme of this year’s winter fashion trends have consisted of mainly more intense colors, patterns, and textures. Over time winter fashion has gotten bigger and bolder.

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Devon Breese wears a knit sweater vest paired with matching Jordan 1 Low Gym Red Whites to complete his trending winter look.

Local Phoenix resellers find success

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After sifting through thousands of thrifted clothes, resellers collect the most valuable pieces to vend on online stores and pop-up booths Max Hancock Opinion Editor

POP-UP VINTAGE. Troy Outlaw, @showandtellvintage on Instagram, showcasing his booth at Picker’s Playground, a seasonal vintage market in Phoenix.

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Throughout the Valley, vintage clothing resellers have taken over the fashion scene by selling their products online to students and trading with fellow thrifters.

“Ever since a young age I’ve always been fascinated with how clothes sit on one’s body, the way colors work together, and small graphics on T-shirts. So, when I was a freshman in highschool, I started looking for things to keep as personal items,” said Trevor Lee, co-owner of Hurstee Finds, a company that resells vintage clothing. “From that point on, it just kept developing to the point where I got so many clothes that I thought I should just start selling them.”

Thrift stores such as Goodwill and Savers offer a wide variety of second-hand clothing for cheap prices to the average consumer. However, resellers such as Lee spend countless hours sifting through the assortments of clothes in order to find the most eye-catching pieces. These pieces are not only valuable for their unique nature, but also because of the year they were manufactured.

Classic band merchandise, sports championship tees, and pieces of clothing with unique trends exclusive to their time period are all examples of items sought after by resellers in order to sell them at a higher price to the average consumer.

Clothing that meets this criteria is qualified as “vintage.”

“I got introduced to vintage clothing from a friend and then I later realized I could start making some money off it. Ever since then, I’ve just kept going with it,” said Ian Hurst, coowner of Hurstee finds.

Lee and Hurst work together to hunt for vintage pieces in thrift stores, manage their inventory, then sell them on their Instagram page, @hurstee.findss, to students and collectors.

“They’ve been hooking me up for a while; Really well managed and good owners. I’ve been a day one supporter,” said Blake Roberson, a usual Hurstee customer.

Hurstee Finds is one of many small proprietorships that sells their product at large vintage clothing flea markets.

These events are put on periodically by the vintage clothing community where resellers can showcase their latest pickups, sell their product to attendees, and even trade valuable pieces with other resellers.

“There’s this one big event called ‘WangaPalooza’ where we sell our product. We also sell locally through our instagram page,” added Hurst.

However, some resellers have taken the industry a step further. Wang’s Vintage, located in downtown Phoenix is an example of such. The owners of Wang’s opened the vintage clothing retail store with permanent residence, making it one of the first of its kind.

Buyers can visit the store and shop through the pre-thrifted product provided without the hassle of the wild goose chase of finding vintage clothing pieces in the wild in stores such as Goodwill or Savers. That being said, the price tag of each vintage item is much higher due to the convenience of the product.

As Phoenix fashion continuously evolves, only time will tell how much the vintage clothing will continue to dominate the scene.

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Crocheting, knitting back in style Judy Silva Food Editor

Crocheting and knitting are surging to the top of the 2021 fashion trends.

Crocheting and knitting are hobbies that require a lot of patience and dedication to successfully execute. Both have been seen being practiced in history for hundreds of years and the unique designs still stun audiences to this day.

“I picked up knitting from my mother when I was a child and have continued to do it ever since,” said Jim Silva, an experienced knitter.

For knitting, a needle and yarn are required to begin, which can be found at any craft store. There are multiple kinds of yarns and needles that vary in size. According to Sheep and Stitch, a website of knitting tutorials, patterns, and inspiration, chunky yarn and correspondingly thick needles are recommended for beginners because they’re easier to grip.

“Crocheting allows me to relax after a busy day, and I have a cool creation once I am done,” said Madison Johnson, a senior.

The main item needed for crocheting are the crochet hooks. These hooks can vary in size and types just like the knitting needles. For a beginner, it is recommended to start with an aluminium hook so the yarn will glide better.

The rules for buying yarn are the same for both knitting and crocheting. Before starting, make sure that the crochet hook is being held like a pencil. It is recommended to slide your third finger up towards the tip of the hook for comfort and control.

“Crocheting, knitting, and sewing are all hobbies that I love doing in my free time because I love to give my creations to all my friends,” said Ben Cody, a senior.

There is a huge market for handcrafted clothing, accessories, or just plain decorations. Etsy is full of cute creations like bags, sweaters, and even hats. The crocheting and knitting trend also has joined the animal community with many online stores creating clothing for animals.

Giving season is here With the holidays around the corner, staff writer Johnathan Geare discusses some gift ideas for teens to give to others.

Apparis Luna Scarf

This Apparis Luna Scarf is bold - just like your love for your mother. This gift is great for moms. $63.75 from Amazon.com

Govee Interior Car Lights

Spruce up any car’s ambience with the Govee Interior Car Lights. A good otion for friends. $19.99 from Amazon.com

Feeling Good Sweater

This sweater will leave anyone wearing it feeling good. Great for friends. $154.70 from Amazon.com

MAKING FRIENDS. Alexandra Miller, a junior, is an avid crocheter and often makes animals for her friends and family.

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Cards Against Humanity

The family edition of this game is a hilarious game of wit, for the whole family. $29.99 from amazon.com

Turtleneck Sweater

Nothing ugly about this Rag and Bone sweater, and it will make the perfect holiday gift for your mother or sister. $337.50 from Amazon.com

BB Dakota Mens Hot Work Jacket

Perfect for men and women, this BB Dakota Men’s Hot Work Jacket is an ideal gift for someone trying to stay warm. Great for siblings. $89.91 from amazon.com

Leather Bifold Wallet

A good wallet goes a long way, and is the perfect surprise for your significant other. This one is made from high quality leather and has several places for storage. A perfect present for a boyfriend or girlfriend this holiday season. $16.99 from amazon.com

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DRESSING MATURE. Kolton O’Connor, a senior, wears a vintage grandpa sweater that has tributes to the 1980s. Paired with baggy pants, this look is the perfect grandpacore style.

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Sixteen going on sixty Hailey Dent Staff Writer

omfort and style are two things that are ramping up in popularity.

Dressing comfortably while out in public has become more acceptable by society and has taken it by storm.

A lot of people are basing their style and taste of music after “aesthetics.”

Aesthetics such as “cottagecore” and “gothcore” refer to the fashion trend of centering one’s style around a specific feature. Grandma and Grandpa core are one of these aesthetics. An aesthetic can be based around style, music or even culture.

According to Aestheticswiki, a website dedicated to fashion advice, Grandmacore refers to an aesthetic that is based around cottage and stereotypical grandma related things like gardening, knitting, crocheting, or baking.

Grandpacore is related to sociallyaccepted and more wholesome associations of stereotypical grandpas. This can be done through media or well-

known iconography often associated with grandfathers, normally taken from Twitter and Tumblr.

A lot of pieces that go with these cores are comfortable and more mature looking. For grandmacore some pieces are cozy jumpft stores.

People donate their clothing there when they don’t want or need it anymore, which leads to a mark down in the price. Older people donate their clothes there all the time, such as old dresses and long skirts. For grandpacore it is button up shirts, sweater vests and vintage statement pieces.

“When I get ready in the morning, I like to try to dress more for comfort than style. I still like to look nice but I just prefer comfortable clothes.” said Brianna Johnson, a senior.

Along with dressing with comfort, affordability is also a very important part of this aesthetic. Many stores such as Goodwill, Savers and some more popular brands such as H&M are places that have diverse yet comfortable clothes Goodwill and Savers are both

thrie, so it’s a great place to get grandma or grandpa clothes.

“Honestly I get a lot of my clothes from my friends, like if they don’t want something I’ll just take it. I also like to shop at Goodwill.” said Kolton O’Connor, a senior.

For the fashion of grandparent core, a lot of it can be based off normal things. Knitted material for clothing. Another element this wardrobe is dresses, and anything long, loose, and flowey is perfect for grandmacore. ”Kids dressing as grandpas and grandmas doesn’t bother me at all.” said Andrea Davis, a long term substitute.

Visuals are a great way to summarise the entire movement and find a collection of elements that help to characterize the style. Some of these visual elements are; vintage floral patterns, real or fake floral arrangements, cosy interior arrangements like vases, delicate trinkets, cats and cat patterned things, freshly baked cakes and bread, along with teacups and delicate china.

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Falling into autumn fashion

As we descend deeper into fall, students begin dressing for the cooler weather with trendy pieces incorporated into their personal styles.

Jordan Kern Staff Writer

The 2021 fall season brings a lot of new clothing styles that are trending all over the world.

The cooler it gets, the warmer people dress.

“Fall is my favorite time of the year because I definitely like to be comfortable. I also like it because you can be cozy and wear your oversized sweatshirts, boots, and jeans,” said Andrea Daly, an English teacher.

According to Modern Teen, a fashion and design website, flannels have become extremely popular during the fall season, especially in the western states, because it gives off a country look. They can be found at stores such as Walmart, Tilly’s, H & M, Target and many more.

“I just like to wear them because they look nice and it’s the style now that it’s getting chilly,” said Jalen Schneider, a senior.

According to Basketball Victoria, a website dedicated to giving style advice, another trend that has been popular for a while are jerseys over sweatshirts. Basketball, football, baseball, hockey, any sport, teenagers and adults are wearing them now. They can go over regular t-shirts or sweatshirts as well, which attracts people to the style.

“I’m doing it to support the team I like, and I also like the way it looks on me,” said Ethan Alfreder, a senior.

When it comes to jerseys, not only do people wear today’s teams, they wear vintage jerseys which have also become very popular.

Obviously sweatshirts are worn when it’s cold, and most times people want it a little bit snug to keep warm, but now, oversized sweatshirts are making their way around. According to Vogue, a popular American monthly fashion and lifestyle magazine, the style is more popular with females, especially in high school. But boys are also wearing the look.

Beanies have also made an appearance.

According to Glamour, an online women’s magazine, these trendy hats gain popularity as it gets cooler and cooler. Yes, it is meant to be worn to keep head and ears warm, but people wear them to match their outfits and because of the street style effect they create. There are different types of beanies such as cotton, fuzzy, or even the new Fall is my favorite cuffless style. time of the Matching short sweat sets are year because I another new style for girls cropping up all over the place. These definitely like to clothes can be bought in sets of a be comfortable. sweatshirt/long sleeve shirt and pants that match with each other.

I also like it It’s more of a street type of style because you can which is why it has become one be cozy and wear of the most popular fall trending clothes for girls, and guys as well your oversized this year. sweatshirts, boots, This year’s 2021 fall clothing and jeans.” trends in Arizona are coming in quick especially since the chilly Andrea Daly season is on its way.

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Last Chance offers unique deals on luxury designer name brands Sarah Love

Trending Now Editor

Students who want a good deal on designer and other quality clothing can head to Last Chance.

The store is full of items returned to every Nordstrom across the country, and the prices are much lower than retail.

Last Chance is a place where items from Nordstrom go on sale for as much as 95 percent off original asking price. All the items that Last Chance accumulates are returns from Nordstrom Rack, Nordstrom, and Nordstrom.com that could not be resold on the floor.

“One tip that I would give someone wanting to go to Last Chance is always try to buy ahead. In the summer we have a lot of sweaters and long sleeves and in the winter there

are a lot of swim suits and summer clothing,” said Linda Morehow, who works at Last Chance.

The items sold at Last Chance are sold for so cheap because of the return policy Nordstrom offers at its regular stores. As of now, there are no time limits for returns or exchanges at Nordstrom. If the item being returned is in good condition, Nordstrom could likely resell it on the floor but most of the time it gets sent to Last Chance. Drawing many thrifters to the scene, many people also buy the items that may be a little damaged and fix them up or even take them to a seamstress.

“I always come in with no expectation on what I would like to find and then everything I do find is exciting,” Lauren Heideman, a sophomore.

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though there will be tons of great bargains, not every piece sold at Last Chance will be. You never know what you’re going to find in there, as it’s different every single time. They restock constantly throughout the day. It definitely will not be the most glamorous shopping experience but the savings are worth it. Going during the week is the best bet for a calmer shopping experience, during the weekends it tends to get a little crazy.

“I always keep my eye out for anything that I can add to my wardrobe, things I can add to style the clothes I already have, stuff like tank tops and sweaters are some of my go-tos,” Bella Price, a junior.

All the sales at Last Chance are final so make sure to check for damage before buying, some of the items have been damaged or worn.

SWEATER WEATHER. Jacey Habighosrt, a freshman, wears a flannel hoodie paired with knee-high boots for a simple and fresh fall look.

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Lingerie becoming a popular fashion choice

Cait Bunkers Sports Editor

Wearing lingerie as an everyday piece has become more common recently over a short period of time.

According to The Madame Blue, wearing underwear as outerwear came out in the 1660s, when Catherine de Medici introduced corsets to the French court as a women’s fashion essential, meant to be seen. The trend surged in the 70s when Vivienne Westwood put a modern twist on the style, and was later followed

by Madonna’s Jean Paul Gaultier-designed corset and cone bra combos during her 1990 Blonde Ambition tour.

More recently, the trend has made a resurgence during the pandemic as loungewear has become more socially acceptable to wear in public.

Lingerie tops such as lacy bras and corsets provide much more flexibility than bottoms do, as they provide more coverage than bottoms.

“You should definitely pair it with a bunch of accessories or you will be overexposed,” said Bella Price, a junior.

To incorporate lingerie into an everyday outfit, one could wear a lacy bra under a blazer or partially unbuttoned top and pants. Another pairing that provides more coverage is a corset over a short sleeved blouse.

For a more subtle yet noticeable pop, wear a lacy bra under a shirt with a wide neckline.

Pairing a garter with shorts or a miniskirt is a creative way to wear it as bottoms. Because lingerie is limited in bottoms, fishnets under bottoms are another way to incorporate the style.

“A top over a top… or with fishnets. I also just really like layering,” said Brooklyn Wilcox, a senior.

It is important to mix the right colors together in order to create the perfect look. While white pairs well with black to create a basic pairing, complimentary colors such as green and pink and blue and orange create a bright look.

The trend can still be accomplished at school. While dress codes are more restrictive and provide less flexto explore the trend, there are still ibility to do so. ways “Everything should be covered… no tube tops, and in shorts, covering the bottom,” said Jill Colombo, a security guard.

The trend has served as a challenge to the status quo and demonstrates that people can wear whatever they want with confidence.

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Permanent Decisions Jaden Lea Tech Editor

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TUDENTS AND TEENS turning 18 have been getting tattoos as a way to express them-

selves as they are finally able to legally get them on their own.

Tattoos are a very controversial topic amongst parents and teens, especially those with strict beliefs. A large majority of parents don’t allow their kids to get permanent tattoos as they don’t think it is a bright idea, however when the kid turns 18 they are able to sign off themselves due to them being an adult.

It has been a common theme throughout highschool students who turn 18 to get tattoos on their birthday or around it.

These tattoos range from small to large, and can be anywhere that the person chooses. There can be meaning behind them, or they just enjoy what it would look like.

“I have a heartbeat on my arm because my mom has AFib (a heart disease). I also have butterflies because my uncle built a butterfly house that was my favorite place when I was younger, and when he passed away all of my family got butterflies,” said Blythe Beardsley, a senior.

Aside from sentimental reasons, many teens get tattoos to exercise their newfound autonomy. As legal adults, they can now make decisions for themselves, including permanent ones. Many parents object to their children getting tattoos because they’ll stick with them forever, but some teens don’t see this as an issue.

“I have three tattoos currently and plan to get a lot more. I don’t regret getting any of them and am excited to continue adding to the collection,” said Zach Tarone, a senior.

A Pew Research Center report said 38% of people from 18-29 said they have at least one tattoo. In a different study conducted by the same company, up to 1 in 4 people experience regret over their tattoo.

“I recently got my first tattoo because I wanted to get something meaningful on my body permanently,” said Ryan Bartholomew, a student at Northern Arizona University.

Students finding their adulthood get tattoos to express their authority and independence.

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Dressing the part for Halloween Students wore their Halloween costumes on campus to show their spooky spirit. 1Tyler Stolfuss, a junior, wears a cat maid uniform for a one of a kind costume ensemble.

2Freshman Emma Adams dressed as Loki from the Marvel universe. She made the costume entirely herself from plastic and other materials. 3 Kayla Muranaka, a sophomore, dressed as the yellow teletubby, Laa-Laa, and is a big fan of the show.

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How to remove an old parking pass sticker Judy Silva Food Editor

An easy way to remove the old parking passes off of any windshield: Before actually removing the sticker there are some items that are necessary to have before starting.

Walmart, Target, and Ace Hardware offer razor blade scrapers that can range from $5 to $15. Any kind of window cleaner such as invisible glass is needed as well.

That can be found also at Walmart and Ace Hardware for about $4. It is suggested to use a microfiber cloth instead of a regular towel to prevent scratching the windshield. Those can be found at Walmart for around $10.

Once all of the materials are gathered, begin the removal process. Carefully push the scraper under the

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Philip Tate shows off his new Nike SB X Parra Dunk.

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Jordan dunk lows have recently jumped in popularity with students at school.

“I think that they are really hard to get because there is a limited stock of them [dunk lows] when they get dropped,” said Wesley Watkins, a junior.

Dunk lows have been around for about thirty years but have recently jumped in popularity for their use in competitive skateboarding and basketball. Their iconic style comes at a cost however, where collaboration dunk lows, such as the Nike SB x Ben & Jerry’s or the Nike SB x Cactus Jacks, regularly sell for over 1,000 dollars. People often ask, why are they so expensive and hard to get?

Watkins also told us that dunk lows were released on a website called SNKRS, and the shoes are released in a draw. The draw is open for ten minutes, and after ten minutes it closes and the selections are made. The shoes retail price on SNKRS is $110, that price is doubled and even tripled someFor me the times on marketplace apps like shoes are worth Stockx and GOAT. “For me the shoes are worth it, the colorways it, the colorways go so hard, and go so hard, and they’re popping because everythey’re popping one is wearing them,” said Nelson Lee, a junior, who has had his because eyes on the dunk lows and Jordan everyone is lows for a while. wearing them.”

Lee brings up a valid point: lots of people at CSHS are sportNelson Lee ing the dunk low look. School can be a dirty place for shoes and you a junior, who has had his could run the risk of potentially eyes on the dunk lows and damaging your 2-300 dollar shoes.

Jordan lows for a while.

Some do not want to risk getting these shoes dirty.

“I actually won the new Dunk low SB parra’s in the draw and I skate in them daily. I’m not really worried about damaging them because they are made for skating,” said Declan Hill, a junior.

The new Dunk low SB Parras, a shoe that was released for this year’s summer olympics in Japan, goes for 500 dollars and more on GOAT. The Dunk lows and Jordan low’s may be expensive, but with the way the draw is set up one might get lucky one time and snatch a pair.

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sticker until one side is completely lifted off the window.

Be sure to scrape away from your body to avoid injuring yourself. Continue that step until all sides of the sticker are peeled off and avoid ripping the sticker. Ripping the sticker will take longer to remove and is more likely to leave behind copious amounts of residue.

The removal process should only take about 2 minutes if it is carefully executed. Make sure to move the blade flat with the curve of the windshield. Once the sticker is removed spray on the window cleaner and let it sit. After a couple seconds, wipe the sticker residue off with a towel. If the residue still remains, repeat the previous step until the window is completely clean.

FRESH START. Cooper Lake, a senior, uses a razor blade scraper from Ace Hardware to peel off the old parking pass sticker without leaving residue.

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Students put a ring on it

The latest fad to come to campus involves finding a ring for every finger. Find out where to purchase the perfect ring.

Jaden Lea Travel Editor

Rings have been seen worn by faculty, staff, and most prominently students around campus, as they have jumped in popularity over the recent months.

They aren’t wedding rings, but rather non-marital rings used for style and a way for people to express themselves. Animal, skull, simplistic, and customized rings are all amongst the many styles of rings that are offered.

There are a variety of websites, companies, and businesses that sell these styles of rings. Some of these places include SHEIN, Kohls, and Macy’s.

“I get my rings through online weba Cooper Lake sites as well as Kohls and they range from 50-100 dollars”, said Flynn Cook, a college student at the University of Arizona.

Rings have first jumped up in popularity and became trending during the beginning of the year, however the hype of them has continued to grow as more and more people are seen wearing them. Many social media platforms and influencers promote rings, which could be a reason for their incline in popularity.

“I have been wearing rings for about eight months, and I enjoy wearing them because I feel that they look good

and help improve my style,” said Jacob Harris, a senior.

Some only wear one-two rings maximum, while some also enjoy cluttering their hands with a variety of rings to help express themselves and their style. With rings on every or every finger, it is wondered if having that many rings affects day-to-day life.

“Wearing a lot of rings doesn’t have much of an effect on my life, as I have been wearing them for quite some time and am used to them at this point,” said Elizabeth Cox, a senior.

As options have opened up and more websites have appeared, rings are typically pretty cheap to purchase, ranging from ten dollars up to 30 dollars. There is a ‘high-end’ aspect to rings, like everything else, where the price can exceed 200 dollars or more (without diamonds, etc.). As far as purchasing rings, people decide where they want to buy them from. Due to them being such a light manufacturing cost, companies don’t tend to charge much for them, however when choosing rings it is important to know what material is most durable.

Thin styled rings, or those made of a cheap material have a higher chance of breaking, bending, or decaying, however the material it is made from can have a huge impact on the longevity of the item.

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Judy Silva Food Editor

Low rise on the rise

Low rise jeans have been around for decades, with different ways to style and wear them coming into play.

“Kids wore low rise jeans as a nod back to 70’s bell bottoms and wanted a different way to wear denim,” said Elissa Ericson, a fashionable dance teacher.

Between the 1960s and 1970s low rise pants were created and named hip huggers. Young men and women would be frequently seen wearing these hip huggers with belts. These pants exposed the navel to fit into the sexual revolution that demanded for a free, and loose style to express one’s sexuality.

As history moves forward these pants will be seen coming back into fashion on multiple occasions. In the early 1990s, an English fashion designer named Alexander Mcqueen created a line of ultra low rise jeans, and at the time were called dumpsters. The goal of these denim pants were to show off protruding hip bones and rest below the waist.

“I’m heavily inspired by my friends and celebrities such as Britney Spears and Rihanna,” said Maddie Swansiger, a senior.

Throughout the 90s, a multitude of celebrities such as Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Mariah Carey, popularized these denim pants. These celebrities were the main inspiration for the Y2K fashion style that includes low rise jeans. Some current celebrities that have hopped onto the trend are Bella Hadid, Ciara, Dua Lipa, and Willow Smith.

Now that low rise jeans are coming back into style many clothing brands are offering their own pairs of low rise denim.

“I love going to Goodwill to find my jeans because it’s cheap and I can alter them if it doesn’t fit,” said Tilda Hanlon, a senior.

Some large brands that offer low rise jeans are Urban Outfitters, Aéropostale, Levi’s, and Hollister. Each pair of jeans can range from $20 to $60 depending on the design and cut. Some jeans can be straight legged, flare, and even baggy.

There are countless ways to style low rise jeans and it all depends on personal style.

Hailey Bieber was seen with low rise jeans on, a colorful tank top, and a matching pair of heels.

Katie Holmes was seen with a long sleeve sweater, low rise jeans, and black boots. Emily Ratajkowski styled her low rise jeans with baggy pants and a matching blazer. These pictures prove that low rise jeans can be styled anyway possible and leave room for creativity.

DARING DENIM. Sophomore Lauren Heideman wears low rise jeans paired with a long top for a cool contrast. a Cooper Lake

Making a statement

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Livia Lowe

Science editor

Statement pieces are a great way to upgrade personal style by adding pops of color, texture, or shape. These pieces can be accessories, shoes, pants, jackets and tops.

All throughout history there have been many instances of people wearing statement pieces. Ancient Egyptians wore big neck collars, gold rings, and earrings. During the early 20th century, women wore large statement hats often decorated with feathers.

In the 1960s, mini skirts were seen as a statement because of how controversial they were.

Life is all about taking risks and it is no exception with style.

Finding personal style can help with self confidence.

“I like experimenting with style by adding bright colors with dark colors for contrast,” said Aubrey Ozaki, a senior It does get harder and harder to find unique statement pieces as websites like Shein and other cheap fast fashion websites get more popular. These websites not only steal designs from independent fashion designers but also the quality they are produced at is low.

Fast fashion websites tend to promote trendy items but once those items quickly go out of trend, the clothes end up in thrift stores which pushes out the one of a kind items many people go to thrift stores to look for.

“Everybody is getting their clothes from Shein because it’s cheap so all of them are having the same style which can affect your personal style and what you like because you’re influenced by everyone else,” said Kaylee Black, a senior.

Having trendy items isn’t a bad thing. In fact, clothing trends tend to cycle and things that were popular decades ago are becoming trends again. Lots of clothing trends from the 1990s are coming back again like baggy jeans and platform shoes. This phenomenon is called the 20 year cycle.

“I really like the style right now because it reminds me of how I used to dress in high school and there’s something comforting in that,” said Angela Thomas, IB coordinator and government teacher.

Styling statement pieces can be a challenge, especially if someone is unfamiliar with fashion. When getting into styling statement pieces, pairing them with basics can make it easier. When it becomes more comfortable, trying to pair statement pieces with other statement pieces can be a fun activity.

“Usually as a rule of thumb I try to do one statement piece with basics but lately I like doing a bunch of statement pieces together and it works,” said Tilda Hanlon, a senior.

Statement pieces are a unique addition to a wardrobe that sets the person apart from everyone else.

TAKING RISKS. Freshman Jacey Habighorst styles her statement handmade handbag. She used thrfted materials to make something unique to her. a Cooper Lake