Sonny's portfolio 2015-2016

SIERRA “SONNY” GALINDO 2015-2016 PORTFOLIO

Sierra Galindo EXPERIENCE

Firehouse Subs, ​Cave Creek, AZ — ​Team Member

4207 E Milton Drive Cave Creek, AZ 85331 (602) 920-1156 atticus.galindo@yahoo.com

SKILLS ●

Working with customers

APRIL 2015 - DECEMBER 2015

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Adaptability

Experience gained in customer service, handling currency, working with

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Quick learner

a team, making product, misc.

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Time management

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Handling pressure

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Organization

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Multitasking

The CS Press Newspaper, ​Cave Creek, AZ — ​Editor in Chief AUGUST 2013 - PRESENT

Experience leading a staff and meeting weekly deadlines. Knowledge on journalism ethics, interviewing skills, selling advertisements, and web design.

Target/Starbucks Coffee, ​Cave Creek, AZ — Barista/Cashier

AWARDS

APRIL 2016 - PRESENT

Best “Do It Yourself” Editor

Experience gained in customer service, handling currency, working with

Award ​for work done in the

a team, making product, misc.

2014-2015 CS Press.

Certificate for Best Writing for the September 2013 issue of the CS Press.

EDUCATION

Cactus Shadows High School, ​Cave Creek, AZ

Journalism End of Program Assessment ​completion of

the assessment presented by

AUGUST 2012 - PRESENT

the Arizona Career and

Currently a senior in high school, will be graduation in May of 2016.

Technical Education Quality

Dual enrolled at Paradise Valley Community College.

Commission in Spring 2015.

LANGUAGES REFERENCES Available upon request.

Fluent in English and Spanish.

SIERRA “SONNY” GALINDO 4207 E MILTON DR CAVE CREEK, AZ 85331 (602) 920-1156 SIERRAGALINDOPH@YAHOO.COM

May 11, 2016

To whom it may concern: I am writing in regards to the open position of reporter on the Boston Globe magazine.

I have studied investigative journalism extensively at Boston University and have worked closely with the New England Center for Investigative Reporting. I have worked in journalism since high school, and I was Editor in Chief of my school’s newspaper. I am good at working with deadlines, as well as searching through public records, and interviewing. My resume is attached.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I hope to hear back from you soon.

Sincerely,

SIERRA GALINDO

SELF ANALYSIS

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n my past three years of working on the paper, I have learned many useful skills that can help me both as an editor and a writer.

I have learned that maintaining deadlines is essential when producing an award winning paper. When a writer does not get their story, photograph, or sidebar done it prevents the editor from complete their pages which slows down the entire paper production. I have had to pick up a lot of the flack of the new writers, but it has really helped me feel more important and useful to the paper. I feel like my contribution has been more significant than ever before.

Journalism ethics, of course, is one of the most important things I have learned while

being on the staff. It is something that can be applied to my future career as a journalist. In the past, I learned about working with people; my old example was StuCo and our issue with the report card. For this year, I would say plagiarism and faking interviews was the most prominent lesson for this year. This year simply had a bad staff, and the majority of the writers would lazily interview their friends or siblings. I feel like this is something that should be watch for next year.

Just like I said last semester, I feel that this year was not so much a year of growing as a writer, but a leader. I learned much more about leading a team and working than I did in any other aspect.

REFLECTION ONE

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y biggest contribution to this paper was picking up all the flack of both writers and editors. Each month, as paper production went on, I found myself gaining more and more work; whether that be having to write and an article that never got done, taking a photo, or completely designing an editor’s pages, it was always my responsibility. I do not mean to come off as if I am complaining, in fact, doing all that extra work has really built up my portfolio.

Just like last semester, I have found that reading every single article that goes into the paper is also what has helped us keep the paper close to award winning. I made it a priority of mine to read every single thing that goes in the paper, because I wanted to help each writer with their article and make sure each article is up to par with our standards. Whenever I did this, I found that it helped us all better prepare and know what to focus on fixing.

REFLECTION TWO

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can easily say that the biggest challenge I have faced this year was working with an entirely new staff. In the beginning of the year, I did not know what type of leader I should be. I knew it would be hard for me to be the tough and assertive editor in chief but that is what I have learned I needed to be. Not necessarily a hardass (excuse my French), but more assertive.

Sadly, this year’s staff was very divided and generally unmotivated, which made it a hard staff to control. By the end of the year, I was drained and tired and unlistened to. But I must say, in a way, I understand. To most of the staff, I am just another high school student and they do not need to respect me. All the same, I wish I was a little more respected. In the beginning of the year, I tried my best to be the happy and friendly editor in chief; I just wanted to be liked. It proved to be ineffective, and as we began to have problems with writers not finishing their articles, ignoring their edits, and blatantly disobeying what they were taught, I knew that I need to make a change. I have been more assertive, but I worry that I have made new enemies. Many of the writers whom we have issues with seem to dislike me. Truthfully, there is nothing about this situation I would change other than being more assertive at the start. In addition, the only advice I have for next year’s editor in chief is to be prepared for anything; you don’t always know who you are working with and what will come out of them. They could be great, or they could be really bad.

REFLECTION THREE

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he best photos I have taken all year were taken at the Arizona Renaissance Faire. Honestly, the Renaissance Festival is one of the best and easiest places to get really amazing picutres. I know all of the photos I took did not get uploaded, which is a shame, but I still liked the one that Abby picked to place on her page. It’s a great actionshoot, and I love how the audience’s faces add a frame. The leading lines of the sword are great too.

REFLECTION FOUR

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was an asset to the staff this semester because I came to every production day, came every morning to deliver the paper and completed all of my articles, even if they were not turned in on time. In addition to all this, I have also edited for every page before they had an official editor and wrote every front page article during the first semester. I have also always picked up the flack of every writer or editor this year.

REFLECTION FIVE

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nce again, the hardship that I faced this semester would have to be time management and deadlines.

Since becoming editor in chief, it has been hard to balance my regular school work and job while running the paper. It was sometimes hard for me to find the time to read every single article, especially as finals got closer.

Last semester, I said that I wanted to get an agenda and get more organized. I did buy an agenda and did get better at managing my time, but I still sruggle sometimes to get everything done. Especially with all of these final projects at the end of the year.

REFLECTION SIX

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y greatness weakness was being afraid to be too mean. As I stated before, I wanted to be a nice and friendly editor but I think by doing that it caused a lack of respect and authority from the staff writers. I could overcome this by being assertive right from the beginning.

REFLECTION SEVEN

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have grown in the ability to be diverse with my design. The theme for my portfolio last semester is drastically different from what I did this semester. Of course, over the past three years my design skills have done nothing but improve. I’ve gone from using a color block on each page with text on to creating more intricate designs.

In class, I can’t say I have grown much. I really think that in regards to this class, I have reached my full potential. In regards to being an actual journalist, there will always be room for me to grow and get better. I’m not a Pulitzer Prize journalist quite yet, give me a few years.

DESIGNS

September 21, 2015

Front Page September 2015

Vol 10, Number 1

CSP

DAY IN THE LIFE

TAKE A PICTURE, IT’LL LAST LONGER

Behind the scenes of some fall sports players.

SEE page 20

Photographer Jerry Sieve discusses his career and passion for photography.

SEE page 3

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

WWW.CACTUSSHADOWSCSPRESS.COM

District seeks missing millions The State decided not to fund public charter schools. The district lost $3.4 million as a result.

By Sierra Galindo

§ editor in chief

Last year, the Arizona legislature decided not fund Public Charter schools any more. In the hopes of replacing almost $4 million lost as a result of this decision, the District will hold an override election in November. Funds from an override will be used for students and teachers.

Most people are aware of the severe financial issues public schools are faced with in this State. Several years ago, Cave Creek looked at closing a school to try to make up for gaps in the budget. “A lot of the financial reason behind closing the school was as a district, we did not want to have to lose programs,” said Steve Beebe, principal. “As we moved forward, we had challenges again, but because we were able to charter several of our schools, we were able to pick up that additional charter school money. That funding continued to fund many of the programs that are in place now.”

July 1, the district lost approximately $1.7 million dollars in money for charter schools that was helping to pay for different programs.

The remaining $1.7 million will be lost July 1 next year, the end of the fiscal year.

An analysis done by the Arizona Education Association shows that, for

the 2015-2016 fiscal year, Governor Doug Ducey mandated that cuts be made to administration, food service, student transportation, and instructional support. In addition to this, he reduced charter additional assistance funds by $10,268,900.

Elizabeth Clarkson, a physical education teacher at Desert Willow, has been working in the district for five years.

“Ever since I have been employed in Cave Creek, they have had budget issues,” said Clarkson, “Much of the budget issues are due to lack of support from the state level. Every year we [teachers] are faced with more obstacles and less resources.”

As explained in a video on the “Yes for Cave Creek Schools” Facebook page, Cave Creek receives 95 percent of its money from the state, and the other five percent is from the federal government. Federal money can only be used for special education services and learning needs for students living in poverty.

STATE FUNDS FALL SHORT

HOPING FOR VOTER APPROVAL a teacher and parent group has put up signs throughout the district urging voters to help make up the shortfall from a recent state decision to cut funding to public charters. The vote will take place on November 3. 4ANNALEE BARNETT

State money is used for maintenance and operations, which includes salaries, materials, and transportation. The district spends 93 percent of its funds on this. When a school district needs extra money, they can go to the community and ask for an override.

The override being voted on this fall is to help replenish the money the district has lost from the additional charter school funding.

“100 percent of this money will go to the classroom,” said Debbi Burdick, the district superintendent.

“For instance, say the high school was no longer going to offer French, that means the teacher would go away. When we [the district] are talking programs, we’re talking about the teachers who teach those programs.”

The money from this election will continue to fund not only teachers,

but help pay for any materials that a teacher may need. Materials may include reams of paper, light bulbs for projectors and pencils.

If the override passes, there will be an overall two dollar tax increase.

For instance, if you have an average home in our district, usually priced at close to a half a million dollars, the homeowner would be paying less than $10 a month more. However, the charter money is going away also, which is also a tax. When the charter money went away, that was about $12 a month, so the difference is $2.

Meaning, the average homeowner would pay $2 more a month.

“This election is critical for CCUSD. It will allow our class sizes not to increase, keep Art, Music, and P.E for all kids in the district, and keep highly qualified teachers,” said Clarkson.

LOST MONEY A common misconception about the election is that it is providing the district with additional money. Unlike the bond election last November, the money from this override election will replenish what the district has lost.

“We are already losing 3.4 million dollars, and we are hoping to get 4 million dollars. Other costs are going up every year in our district, because of inflation, so we think it will be a wash and just keep things the same,” said Burdick. “It won’t be an addition, it will just make sure we don’t need to cut [programs].”

CLASS SIZE IMPACTED If the election fails, teachers and class sizes will be the first things to be affected.

“If it doesn't pass, I won’t have a job,” said Clarkson. “I’ll be looking to teach in another district.”

Early voting ballots will be mailed October 9, and the official voting date is November 3.

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NEWS 3 CHINESE EXCHANGE Students from the Chinese sister school came to Arizona to lean more and experience American culture.

4 STUDENT BODY PRES The results are in for the student body election and our new class president has been chosen.

5 PREPAID PSAT Learn why this year the PSAT will be free for any sophomores to take.

OPINION 7 TOO OPEN ON THE WEB? Two students battle it out on whether or not social media is beneficial.

8 STOP PDA Discussing when PDA is appropriate.

CREEKER 11 SOCK IT TO ME A look into the new accessory store in Cave Creek.

12 OH SNAP Spotlighting local photographer, Jerry Sieve.

FOODIE 10 EATING RIGHT Smackdown between two healthy, local restaurants.

SPOTLIGHT 8 IMPROVING IMPROV Taking a look at this year’s improv troop.

9 LISTEN TO THE MUSIC Reviewing the new Young the Giant album.

SPORTS 13 DAY IN THE LIFE A look into the life of three fall sports player.

14 SADDLE UP Delving into the sport of mounted shooting.

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Abby CARDENAS News Editor Lindsey MURPHY Sports Editor Nicole NERI Food/Photo Editor Rees BIXLER Spotlight Editor Lucas AIKIN Creeker Editor

Watching B-rated horror films Watching Miranda Sings videos Running Make my sister watch comedy skits with me

IN BRIEF LOCAL

STUDENT ELECTIONS The student body election results are in and this year’s president and vice president are Alli Mazella and Isabella Bingaman, both seniors.

OVERRIDE ON THE BALLOT This year there is an override in the works that will provide Cave Creek schools with the money to continue to fund class expenses, like teachers, textbooks, and classroom resources.

Hunting Making crazy helium booth videos

In this issue, Kaley Dodd discusses the teens who work in Cave Creek.

Kaley, a sophomore, is a staff writer and joined the paper this year. She wants to study science at Cambridge after high school.

SALT RIVER HORSES There have been plans to remove the wild horses near the Salt River in Tonto National Park, which caused an uproar resulting in a four-month reprieve.

FREEWAY SHOOTINGS Seventeen civilians have formed a group, called “Bolt Force,” to help the police catch the people responsible for a string of shootings happening along the I-10 and the I-17.

UNIVERSITY LAWSUIT Andrea Kitson, a junior, reviewed the film Mistress America for the Spotlight page. Andrea enjoys making short films and wants to be a screen writer when she is older.

After a 270 pound meteorite display toppled over at a museum and injured a student’s hand, the University of Arizona is now facing a lawsuit.

NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK

ATTN SENIORS ALL SENIOR PHOTOS MUST BE TAKEN BY NOVEMBER 1 TO BE INCLUDED IN THE 2016 YEARBOOK. SESSIONS FILL UP QUICKLY, SO CALL CILENTO PHOTOGRAPHY AT (480) 947-4467 TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR COMPLIMENTARY PHOTO SHOOT. YEARBOOK SENIOR ADS ARE DUE DECEMBER 5. SENIOR ADS ARE A TRADITION AT CACTUS SHADOWS, A SPECIAL WAY TO HONOR YOUR GRADUATING SENIOR. GO TO YEARBOOKORDERENTER.COM TO CREATE AND PURCHASE YOUR SPECIALIZED TRIBUTE.

Monday September 7, The American Foundation of Suicide Prevention began prevention week in hopes to prevent as many suicides as possible.

HURRICANE KATRINA ANNIVERSARY New Orleans has recovered completely after being hit by Hurricane Katrina ten years ago.

On August 23, President Obama went to New Orleans to visit several neighborhoods and residents who have rebuilt since the storm.

TECHNOLOGY GETTING NOSY The United States government is currently in a legal battle with Microsoft and Apple over keeping the information of their user’s private.

RICK PERRY OUT OF THE RACES Former Texas Governor and 2016 Republican Presidential candidate Rick Perry has announced that he is no longer running for President.

MIGRATION ISSUES Thousands of Syrian refugees are walking from Turkey, through Hungary to get to get to Germany and Austria. On September 14, Germany has closed its borders to all refugees.

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Opinion (pg. 6) September 2015 OPINION

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CSPress Editors Editor in Chief Opinion Editor Opinion Editor News Editor Sports Editor Spotlight Editor Food Editor Creeker Editor Photo Editor Copy Editor

Sierra GALINDO Lindsey MURPHY Sierra GALINDO Abby CARDENAS Lindsey MURPHY Rees BIXLER Nicole NERI Lucas AIKIN Nicole NERI Abby CARDENAS

CSPress Staff Alex ARIAS, Annalee BARNETT, Kayla CHRISTENSON, Kaley DODD, Jessica EYRICH, Katelyn FINEGAN, Lauren HAGGAR, Andrea KITSON, Alexander LAGGREN, Rebecca MEJIA, Katelyn REINHART, Erika RICHWAGEN, Kiera RILEY, Elaina ROVENSTINE, Destiny SERVISS, Devan WILLIAMS, Sara WINDOM, Ashley WONG, Angelica WROBEL EDITORIAL POLICY: The CSPress is published by the Journalism class of Cactus Shadows High School. The newspaper serves the students and staff of Cactus Shadows High School and as a connection to the surrounding community.

The objective of the CSPress is to publish a factual, informative and entertaining newspaper, and to provide a forum for the expression of diverse viewpoints.

The opinions and views expressed do not necessarily represent the views of the administration, the adviser, or all CSPress staff members.

The CSPress is also published online, at cactusshadowscspress.com.

The editors reserve the right to reject any material that is libelous, obscene, or poses an immediate and material disruption to the educational environment.

WE VALUE YOUR OPINION. EMAIL YOUR LETTER TO CSPRESS.OPINION@gmail.COM The CSPress values opinions from its readers. If you have something to say about anything you had read, please write a letter to the editor and send it to cspress.opinion@gmail. com. Letters must be typed, less than 100 words in length and signed. The editorial staff reserves the right to edit for length.

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AS WE SEE IT THE EDITORIAL

Dress code needs some redesigning The beginning of a new school year seems to be inevitably followed by a renewed outrage over the dress code. Many complain that the dress code is too strict, too unreasonable, and even sexist.

But let’s face it. The dress code is a necessity, and will continue to be a necessity in professional life beyond high school. At this point in our lives, school is our job, and we are here, above all, to learn. And some clothing, for both boys and girls, simply is not something that should be worn at school.

The dress code was not created to shame people for their clothing choices or to make people completely cover their bodies. It was made to keep a respectful and formal learning environment at school for both the students and teachers. It is great that students can express themselves through the clothing that they wear, but this is a place of education, not a frat party or a fashion show.

That being said, there are parts of the dress code that are subjective, and not completely

rational. For example, it should be taken into account that clothing looks different on everybody. Based on body type, clothing may be appropriate on one person, but not another.

Take the issue of wearing spaghetti straps. The rationale behind banning this is to most likely prevent people from wearing shirts that are too revealing for school. However, it is possible to wear a shirt with sleeves that may be very tight and very low cut, thus making it even more inappropriate than a loose, higher cut shirt with spaghetti straps. This is an element which should be considered in the dress code.

Rather than complain and rant about how stupid the rules are, we believe the best solution is to include students in the conversation about dress code. If administration would reach out to the student body and get their input on what is appropriate and not appropriate to wear, the resulting dress code policy would be easier for students to accept. Perhaps the students could even form a committee to help administration with the dress code.

The EDITORIAL represents the consensus view of the members of the Editorial Board.

The Editorial Board members are Sierra Galindo, Abby Cardenas, Lindsey Murphy, Nicole Neri, Lucas Akin, and Rees Bixler.

ABBY CARDENAS

DDA (DISGUSTING DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION) “I get it, you are in a relationship and want everyone to know, but, c’mon.”

Public displays of affection, commonly referred to as PDA, is present in most high schools. While administration is cracking down on dress code, PDA is being wrongly overlooked. When it comes to choosing between seeing a couple making out or seeing a bare shoulder, the latter is more school appropriate and less disruptive to the pursuit of education.

Let us start this with a short narrative. A person just got out of fourth hour and is walking up the steps to get into the cafeteria. Said person is prepared to eat their body weight in food when they see something that completely ruins their appetite. That something is a couple standing right in front of those double doors playing tonsil hockey. End narrative.

We all know the stereotypical relationships. There is the couple who is barely a couple, the average couple who maybe hold hands when walking across campus, then there are the couples who maul each other between passing periods. All of these couples have different boundaries for the physical side of their relationships, either really strict or really relaxed.

There are boundaries that should not be crossed when in a relationship and on school grounds. Couples who find

it necessary to cross these boundaries need to keep the other students around them in mind. While some may not mind these public displays of affection, others find it uncomfortable.

Do not get me wrong, a little PDA is fine. The couples who hold hands or hug before going to class are not the subject of this article. Discretion goes a long way, and those couples who demonstrate it are more respected.

Rather, it is directed at those couples who cannot separate themselves long enough to let people pass through the cafeteria doors.

People, please. There is after school, before school, weekends, week nights, plenty of time (and places) to be affectionate to your hearts’ content. School, though, should not be one of those places.

Now I get it, you are in a relationship and want everyone to know, but, c’mon. Do you really need to go that far? I guarantee that having a sense of discretion will get the message across just as well. Plus, it makes walking through the hallways much more comfortable for the rest of us. A little PDA is not necessarily a bad thing, but a little discretion goes a long way.

THE CACTUS SHADOWS PRESS

Opinion (pg. 7) September 2015 OPINION SOCIAL MEDIA BUILDS IMPORTANT RELATIONSHIPS

TOO MUCH TIME IN SOCIAL MEDIA HURTS GRADES

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OCIAL media is a popular method of com-

munication worldwide, but as it overruns more and more of our lives, it may be proven harmful. Every day over 1.5 billion people use some form of social media, according to pewinternet. org. Worldwide, teenagers have become accustomed to a life with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, or all of the above. Some may say it is simply how life is today, but others argue social media is consuming us.

As well as the typical websites like Instagram, people are able to create their own blogs, which leads to misinformation spreading. Many blogs have turned into rumor mills, spreading incorrect information that people tend to believe just because it is on the internet. False facts and incorrect statistics run rampant on the internet, as people are free to put whatever information they want on the web.

Statistics show that students using social media too often have an average GPA of 3.06 compared to 3.82 for students who don’t use social media, according to simplymeasured.com. Although the difference seems insignificant, many students admit to social media There are consuming their time, and so many coming before the responsibility of homework. Social intriguing things that can media has become more than what it was intended come from for. the use of Social media is becoming much easier to access, with social media, mobile apps for almost any including social media website imagthe ability to inable. Students in class connect with can tweet, post, or send relatives, long anything they want if they have a cell phone or tablet, lost friends... causing learning to be put on hold for many. Although having quick and easy internet access can be helpful for some class activities, it is ultimately distracting and unnecessary.

An undeniable con to the variety of social media now available is cyber bullying. Taking place on all social websites, at nearly all ages, this form of bullying is just as damaging as physical. Many cases of cyber bullying lead to unnecessary measures taken by the victim which may include physical harm to the bully, self harm by the victim, or possibly suicide committed by the victim. Though these seem drastic to an outside viewer, those who experience this form of bullying may feel that they are left with no other option.

Social media allows for individuals to depict themselves as much different than they are. This “false imagery” is often taken to great extent on social media as people will often change who they are completely.

These changes range from physical aspects, to characteristics of the person. This is most commonly found in teenagers in social media as they are in a constant struggle to fit in with everyone else, making them feel forced to be someone they are not.

THE CACTUS SHADOWS PRESS

OCIAL media gets a bad rap these days.

RYAN HEILINGER and ASHLEY WONG take on the effects of social media on teens

SEE IT MY WAY

Every day we see stories of how people spend too much time on their devices and not enough time face to face with real people.

What people may not understand is that, social media provides people of all ages with a wide range of benefits and opportunities.

There so many intriguing things that can come from the use of social media, including the ability to connect with relatives, long lost friends, or even meet new people. According to a social media examiner, over 70 percent of adults have connected with relatives, and around 60 percent of students have made new friends through social media.

Without sites or apps like Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter many people would not be able to connect with some of the people who are currently a large part of their lives. It allows people to come together and connect with others in their False facts community. and incorrect Through social media, statistics run many people have begun rampant on to feel a sense of belongthe internet, ing. Social media sites have given users the opportuas people nity to express and feel are free to good about themselves on put whatever another level. Some people information who are too shy to express themselves in real life they want on might feel comfort under the web. the protective layer of social media.

Even though some people against the use of social media claim that all of a user’s information is completely out there, that is not entirely true. Since there is an option to keep one’s information private, users can choose to only show their information to people that they know and trust.

However, some users choose to leave their information out in the open. It makes people feel better about themselves if they can receive outside approval or praise. Social media is a way to branch out of one’s comfort zone and connect with people around the world.

Many social media sites and apps are major hotspots for news to reach people across the globe. It creates an easy and effective way to obtain more knowledge about current events and can also provide users with the information they are looking for.Social media can ultimately be an outlet where students can take a break from the stress of school or work to blow off some steam. Speaking from experience, social media apps give me a minute to regroup after working on a project or essay for a long period of time. Even though some might say that social media is nothing but a distraction, when stressed out about homework, it really helps to just take a five minute break and relax.

THE REPORT CARD The weather Weather has been extremely hot since the start of school. The hottest day was on Aug 15 when the temperature reached a soaring 113 degrees fahrenheit. A predicted cool down for Cave Creek will be sometime around the end of September and early October. With the fall months coming we can definitely look forward to some much needed cooler temperatures.

D Dress Code Each year as school starts back up again, so does the dreaded dress code.

Dress codes are supposed to keep students from dressing inappropriately, and to keep distractions to a minimum. Students have been asked to leave class to change an outfit based on the student handbook.

Although the handbook applies to everyone, it seems at times that it is unfair and also extremely hard to follow considering we live in Arizona and dressing for the heat is inevitable.

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Advisory Advisory is a great way to deliver messages to everyone on campus. They provide students with different lessons or themes and often involve class participation. This is a good way to get students talking with others and to generate school spirit and to make a Cactus Shadows a more unified campus. Without a doubt, these advisory lessons are not only useful but very beneficial students.

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CHILLIN’ IN THE VILLAGE A look at the shops and restaurants in Stagecoach Village.

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TOUCHING MILLIONS OF HEARTS Learn more about Rachel Joy Scott’s chain reaction of kindness.

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

Vol 10, Number 2

Approximately 1.8 million children in the Ivory Coast and Ghana may be exposed to the worst forms of child labor on cocoa farms

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CHOCOLATE FOR CHILDHOOD

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By Sierra Galindo

§ editor in chief

ESPITE claims to the contrary, many products from companies such as Nestle and Costco are made using child labor.

A recent study done by the Fair Labor Association, which was commissioned by Nestle, examined approximately 260 farms that the company uses located on the Ivory Coast in West Africa. The Ivory Coast is infamous for its use of slavery and child labor. Researchers found 56 workers under the age of 18, and approximately half of those were 15 years-old.

The Ivory Coast is the world’s largest cocoa bean supplier and, according to foodrevolution.org, provides 43 percent of the world’s supply. BBC News estimates the industry is worth 90 billion dollars.

“They use workers so that they can pay them nothing.

It’s terrible for the workers because they get paid pennies,” said Russell Delgrosso, a math teacher who has has spent the past fifteen summers working working on fishing boats, and is familiar with business practices. “One way [corporations] keep down their costs is by doing business overseas so that they can save money on labor.”

An investigative report conducted by the BBC found that these children are either purchased from their parents or stolen and shipped to the Ivory Coast. While working on the farms, the children are not paid, receive no education, and are beaten regularly if they do not do their work well. The children are usually between the ages of 11 to 16 years-old.

“It’s terrible,” said Hayden Sissingh, a senior. “You should be enjoying chocolate as a kid, not working to make it.”

Nestle’s code of conduct for their suppliers states that “the supplier must under no circumstances use, or in any other way benefit, from forced labour.” The code defines forced labor as “any form of indentured servitude such as the use of physical punishment, confinement, threats of violence as a method of discipline or control such as retaining employees’ identification, passports, work permits or deposits as a condition of employment.”

Since the FLA’s study was conducted, Nestle has put out a “cocoa plan” that will get them off child labor in approximately 10 years time.

“The use of child labor in our cocoa supply chain goes against everything we stand for. As the FLA report makes clear, no company sourcing cocoa from Côte d’Ivoire can guarantee that it doesn’t happen, but what we can say is that tackling child labour is a top priority for our company,” said José Lopez, Nestlé’s Executive Vice President for Operations, on the official plan website.

The Cocoa Plan by Nestle is based off of 11 recommendations that the FLA gave them after the studies were conducted.

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8 FICTION HELPS Discussing how fictional characters can be good role models for teens.

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SHOOTINGS AT NAU One person was killed , and three injured in an early morning shooting on October 9. Police were called after gunshots were heard outside of a dormitory.

BERNIE SANDERS IN TUCSON Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders hosted a rally in Tucson. Sanders called for background checks and offered his condolences to the families affected by the NAU shootings.

SALT RIVER HORSE KILLED Dotty, one of the wild Salt River horses, was found dead on October 1. Sheriff’s office said that the horse was likely shot with a small caliber gun, but no other evidence has been found.

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Jack Lins, a Phoenix man, is being held by Scottsdale police in connection with a series of burglaries targeting homes of the recently deceased and committing the thefts while the owners were at funeral services.

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Recommendations include increasing awareness of their supplier code, developing a monitoring system, and creating alternatives for the workers on the farms and their families.

Costco and CP Foods are two other companies company faced with slave labor issues.

A woman in California, Monica Sud, has sued the companies because state law “bars companies from making false claims about illegal conduct in their supply chain, including human rights violations.”

In Thailand, where Costco farms mosts of its shrimp and other sea foods, human trafficking and slave labor in the fishing industry are major problems. While out at sea, slaves are typically faced with

torture, beatings, chaining, and execution should they try to escape. According to the lawsuit, workers are also locked up in cages to prevent them from escaping.

“That’s depressing and insane that it happens, but in some countries it does and I feel like you can’t help it,” said Chris Dimarco, a senior, “[Forced working] should be stopped by any means necessary.”

Much like Nestle, Costco’s code of conduct states that it does not tolerate “practices such as human trafficking, physical abuse of workers, restricting workers' freedom of movement, confiscation of passports and worker documentation, unsafe work environments, failure to pay adequate wages, excessive and/or forced overtime, illegal

child labor, and many other aspects of worker welfare.”

In the Sud v. Costco Wholesale Corp. case, it was found that “Costco is aware that consumers lack the material information that human trafficking, including how slave labor and other repugnant labor practices taints Costco’s supply chain.”

“People in those countries are making pennies a month, so they have to work for something and make money somehow. Anything is better than nothing,” said DelGrosso.

In reply to an article done

by The Guardian that investigated human rights abuses in the Thai seafood industry, Costco has said “it will require its suppliers of Thai shrimp to take corrective action to police their feedstock sources.”

WATER FOUND ON MARS

NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has found evidence that liquid water flows on Mars. Scientists said that the water is likely a “shallow subsurface flow.”

TURKEY CAPITAL BOMBED A peace rally in Ankara, Turkey was interrupted by two explosions caused by suicide bombers.

The blasts killed 96 people and injured approximately 186. The number of deaths is still rising.

AIR STRIKES ON SYRIA Russia has announced that they will increase the number of air strikes they preform daily.

Vladimir Putin, Russian president, said that he aims to “stabalize the legitimate authority” of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

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Early Childhood and Elementary Education - $32,300

Child Development - $32,200

Culinary Arts - $31,900

Child and Family Studies - $31,200

Early Childhood Education - $29,700

LOWEST PAYING COLLEGE MAJORS OF 2015 AND STARTING SALARIES

Computer Science and Engineering $66,700

Nuclear Engineering - $67,000

Computer Engineering - $67,300

Chemical Engineering - $69,600

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a senior planning to major in archeology. “But I also know that you only live once, so you shouldn’t spend your entire life doing something you hate just because it’s a nice paycheck.”

As students consider the risks and benefits of a low-paying major, many career exploration resources are available. Counselors encourage students to participate in the ECAP program and conduct research on prospective fields of study that will lead to a well-rounded career.

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choose a college major for financial or personal satisfaction goals strikes a chord for those weighing their options.

“For students who want to make a lot of money? Absolutely, that’s going to be a deterrent. But I also meet students who are just passionate about their work, or they just want a decent living. The money is certainly not a primary driver for what they are going to study or what they are going to pursue,” said Beverly.

An article published on the Proceedings of the National Sciences website show that emotional well-being does not increase beyond an annual income of $75,000. “What it shows is that, after a certain amount, happiness doesn’t increase based on money,” said Beverly.

Another factor to consider when choosing a major are personal values, such as travel, the length of work days, and even family planning. “Are they planning on getting married?

Are they planning on having children?” said Beverly. “Helping people to think beyond the specific tasks of the career, the impact on their life as a whole, is important as well.”

Occupational employment projections from 2010 to 2020, compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, predicts that education, training, and library occupations will grow by 15.3 percent. These careers, including preschool, secondary, and special education teachers, rank as some of the worst paying majors.

For example, the highest paying occupation of educational careers, according to BLS projections, is postsecondary teaching at $62,050.

Based on data collected by ThinkAdvisor, a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education has a mid-career salary of $38,000.

“If you follow only happiness you won’t make enough to live comfortably and be able to do the things you want to,” said Jenna Reynolds,

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High school is a common time for students to begin thinking about their future careers.

Some have strong ideas of “what they want to be when they grow up.” Others do not. It may be helpful for these students to take a look at what current research reveals about various college majors that lead to sparse paychecks.

“Ultimately, it’s an individual decision. I think students need to focus on all aspects of the career,” said Melissa Beverly, counselor. “I don’t think there’s one aspect. We have to be able to pay our bills, and it’s important for people to have a lifestyle that they are comfortable with.

But people value money differently.”

According to survey data collected by PayScale, the highest paying college major of 2015 is petroleum engineering, with a starting salary of $102,300. In contrast, majors such as liberal arts, religious studies, and early childhood education linger at or below $35,700.

For students who wish to pursue careers in industries that are not in high demand, the low salary prospects can be concerning. “I think financial stability is very important to have happiness in your life. I guess it’s not the most important, but it’s very important,” said Alana Gleghorn, a senior. “So they [students] should definitely consider what their major is going to get them in life.”

Gleghorn plans to major in communications, and considers financial stability to be a strong influence in her career choice.

An infographic developed by H&R Block listed business degrees as the most in-demand at 31 percent, followed by computer sciences, engineering, and mathematics.

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That is 116 percent of a family’s income.

The cost of Stanford University in 2015 is $64,000.

That is 64 percent of a family’s income.

The cost of Penn State in 2015 is $35,000

The median family income in 2015 is $55,000

That was 36 percent of a family’s income

The cost of Stanford University in 1957 was $1830

That is 25 percent of a family’s income

The cost of Penn State in 1957 was $1,270

The median family income in 1957 was $5000

PARENTS HAVE TO DIG MUCH MORE DEEPLY TO PAY THE COLLEGE BILLS

While small colleges do not have the brand names that large universities commonly have, they provide just as much, and more, without the hype. It is a misABBY CARDENAS conception that because there is a smaller school base the options are limited, potential students need to dig deeper when looking for a college right for them.

Small schools fly off the radar when students sit down to start applying to colleges. They are often overlooked for those that has a cooler reputation or has a larger student body, because those are the schools that are talked about more often. Small universities will provide the same benefits as a large one, but with a few extra.

In a large university, class sizes tend to be larger because they need to accommodate for the overload of students. This means that the professor might not have the time to personally engage with each student about their progress, or problems they may be having. At a small college, the classes will be smaller allowing the additional help that students may need, as well as having a better relationship with the teacher.

This is one of the reasons why I decided on a smaller university, because I will not have to sit with a hundred strangers in a big room. I can be in a smaller setting with a professor that

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urban setting as well, which provides for easy use of public transportation and the option of living off campus if allowed by the university.

A bonus to a large university is the opportunity to have a fresh start. While you will probably see quite a few familiar faces, you will not have to stay with your clique from high school, and making new friends will not be hard in such an expansive setting. Any familiarity will also help to ease the transition from high school to college.

The broader the community at a university, the broader the opportunity for involvement in a club or organization. The variety of students attending a university make up the entire community, but joining a club or organization can result in being part of a sub-community that allows you to get to know more people on a broader scale.

If sports are more appealing, many large universities are division one schools that compete in prominent matches and competitions.

Majors and minors offered at an extensive university are often times more complex than ones offered at a smaller or private university. While smaller colleges and universities often focus on a specific field or sanction, larger universities offer more options for students to specialize in specific fields.

Due to this, students have more opportunities to excel in different areas of their studies and can consider other majors when applying to a larger school.

Regardless of size, larger universities can still maintain a decent student to teacher ratio in the classroom, and can provide the right amount of attention for students in the classroom and during office hours.

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is able to sit with their students and help when needed. That and I realized that small colleges have the same sporting events and parties that large colleges have but on a smaller scale.

Schools that tend to be a quarter of the size of another will have a better community aspect because it is in a small town where everybody knows everybody and nothing is a secret, which could be a good or a bad thing. While you still might have to see enemies from high school when going to a small college, it would be significantly smaller than if you attended a large college and saw a majority of the people you went to high school with, again a good or a bad thing.

Going to a large college will give you the college experience that everyone talks about. It has the hype and everyone on Twitter and Instagram raves about how incredible their school is and their sport. And these are the majority of college posts that you will see because these schools have a name to live up to, and everyone that goes to these schools are going to make sure that the people who do not are missing out.

Everything that a large college has, a small one has the same. Even more so because the people who attend these colleges go for the education, not because the name of the university is branded into their minds. We all go on social media and see the obvious schools, but when looking into which college to attend go a little deeper because less is sometimes more.

small can be good too

When you are dishing out a small- well, actually very large fortune for your education, you want the best experience possible.

Looking at universities, the options can be overwhelmERIKA RICHWAGEN ing, but sticking with a larger school proves to have more benefits.

Universities on the larger side of the spectrum typically offer more clubs, sports, and organizations for students to get involved in, and typically have a wider range of majors and minors to choose from.

Most people assume that all classes at state universities are packed to the brim, not allowing students to get the attention they need. This is not the case for a lot of courses. Only six percent of classes at Arizona State University have over one hundred students, and these are typically popular lecture classes. There is currently a 1.7:1 ratio of doctoral students to faculty as well.

Depending on what you major and minor in, your class sizes will fluctuate no matter what school you attend.

Large universities are typically able to expand and maintain their facilities more easily than a smaller university because they have more students and more alumni, resulting in more money for the school. With improved facilities and learning centers on campus, students can expand on their knowledge and skills more easily. Most sizeable universities are funded by the state, which results in lower tuition costs for students. The majority of these universities are located in an

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“As long as you’re doing the research now, the scholarships are out there” said Mike Sarraino, a guidance counselor.

With rising tuition, paying for college continues to become more and more financially unattainable for the average student; however, financial aid is available for students struggling to afford tuition.

Doing research is crucial to deciding how to properly prepare to finance college.

Sarraino encourages “working through the TCCI website and seeing which schools give the most scholarships.”

When choosing schools of interest, Sarraino advises students to consider the aid and scholarship the college offers to its students. Some schools are more generous with funding for student’s tuition.

These aspects are important to examine when applying to different colleges as it is easier to gage the eligibility for different forms of financial aid.

Deciding whether or not to apply for student loans also requires some research to determine whether or not the debt is worth it. When determining this possibility, the different majors and occupational fields that are being considered have to be taken into account as well. If the cost of student loans outweighs the average salary of the desired job, then the debt is most likely not worth it. There are other

options for majors that do not provide as much financial benefit.

“Make sure you’re aware and you have a plan,” said Sarraino.

It is crucial to have a plan if the desired college does not work out. Many instate schools such as Northern Arizona University, Arizona State University, University of Arizona offer scholarships to in-state students. One of the most beneficial of these is the Lumberjack Scholarship offered by NAU. If students get all A’s and B’s throughout high school, they become eligible to have their entire tuition paid for.

“It feels empowering knowing that I worked hard enough in high school to make my life easier in college” said Ashley Biondo, a senior. Biondo will be attending NAU next year on the Lumberjack Scholarship.

Scholarships can be earned for nearly anything and they are offered at nearly every university. Some examples of the different categories that apply to this type of funding are sports, academics, and extracurricular activities. It is important to look at the different requirements for different scholarships for the desired school so it is easy to figure out exactly what the college is looking for.

“I’m hope to get a merit scholarship for academics,” said Sara Jay, a junior.

Biondo also commented that scholarships “...motivate kids in high school to work hard so their college is paid for.”

Out of state schools require different ways of funding because of the increase in cost. However, out of state is a possible option when thinking about college.

“I plan on going to either University of California, San Francisco or University of California, San Diego,” said Sara Jay, a junior.

Students who have their mind set on out of state are advised to do extensive research to figure out the best way to fund college as these schools are often more expensive.

Financial aid is offered by the government and by individual colleges. FAFSA or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is an easily accessible document that is offered to all students.

The amount of money that each individual qualifies for is primarily dependent on the income of the parents. For example, students with a family income of $30,000 or less qualify for more funding, whereas students with a higher family income will receive less money. According to FAFSA statistics, the highest amount of funding students can receive is $5,730.

This maximum amount of money goes to families with the lowest income.

WEIRD MAJORS Bowling industry management Offered at Vincennes University, this major offers overall learning and preparation for employment within the bowling industry.

Canadian Studies Offered at SUNY Plattsburgh, this major aims to further students’ “appreciation of Canada's cultures and intercultural experiences.”

Enigmatology Known as the study of puzzles, this major was created through the Individualized Major Program at Indiana University. Currently Will Shortz, the crossword puzzle editor for The New York Times, is the only one person known to hold a degree in enigmatology.

Citrus Offered at Florida Southern College, this major provides an education into the science of citrus farming. Students gain experience in “planting, irrigating, weed management, pruning, fertilizers, pest identification and management, and other aspects of tree management.”

Adventure Education Offered at Plymouth State University, this major teaches students “how to use the Great Outdoors to expose children, adults and at-risk populations to challenging adventures, personal growth and self-discovery.”

Bagpipe Studies Offered at Carnegie Mellon University, this focuses on the Great Highland Bagpipe. Currently only three students are enrolled in this major.

Puppet Arts Offered at University of Connecticut, this teaches students the intricacies of puppetry.

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past months, there are concerns that gun violence is on the rise in America. The topic is hotly debated, and has caused a deep divide among Americans, with liberals supporting stricter guns laws and conservatives advocating that the gun laws are fine as they are and should not be changed.

The FBI defines a mass shooting as three or more people killed by gunfire, and reports that there were 160 incidents involving active shooters between the years of 2000 to 2013. These shootings resulted in 1,043 casualties.

Of those, 486 were killed. All but two of these incidents involved a single shooter. Research done by Mother Jones shows that mass shootings have tripled since 2011.

The recent school shooting in Roseburg, Oregon was called Oregon’s worst shooting by The Oregonian.

Chris HarperMercer killed 10 people in 10 minutes at the Umpqua Community College campus.

The shooting was a shock for residents of the small town, unused to violence on this scale.

“It’s really nice in Roseburg. Fresh air and just a very green surrounding all around. I was honestly shocked when I heard about the shooting, especially since it was at a college campus,” Jade MynearAmos, a sophomore who lives in Springfield, Oregon during the summer, said.

In October, another Arizona shooting made headline news. One student was killed after Steven Jones, a freshman at NAU, open fired at a group of fraternity brothers in a dormitory parking lot. Robert Lynch, an alumni and NAU student, was in his apartment, only a ten minute walk away from where the shooting took place.

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CREEKER 16 COFFEE JOINTS A look at three local coffee places.

FEATURES 10 WHILE YOU SLEEP Find out what your body goes through while you are sleeping.

FOODIE 9 MODIFIED FOODS Learn about what genetically modified food is and how it affects the body.

SPOTLIGHT 9 SIGN ME UP Taking a look at the military recruiters who visit campus.

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never think that it would happen at your own school,” said Lynch. “I wouldn’t say that I feel unsafe on campus because of the shooting, but I would say that I am more cautious when I go out and into town.”

After shootings like the one at NAU, Roseburg, and Sandy Hook, there has been talk about allowing teachers to have guns on school campuses. In March 2013, the Arizona state senate passed a bill to arm some school teachers and staff. The only other state to pass a similar bill was South Dakota.

Lynch said that he does not believe teachers should have guns on campus because he believes “it would cause more shootings to occur."

There currently is a Mass Shooter Tracker available online which displays nearly all shootings, not just mass shootings. According to the tracker, the most recent shooting to take place in Phoenix was on October 25, just outside of a night club. One person was found dead, four were injured.

“I feel like these shootings happen all the time and we never do anything about it,” said Conner Bijack, a senior. “You hear about these shootings on the news and people wanting to make a change, but we haven’t done anything about it. We need to make sure innocent people aren’t getting shot.”

Data gathered in 2014 Uniform Crime Report

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conducted by the FBI showed that violent crime has decreased by 0.2 percent in the United States. The report also has recorded the fewest murders since 2009.

According to the gun violence archive, there has been 44,242 incidents of gun violence and 11,132 deaths related to gun violence this year.

“With the gun violence in the world we live in today, I don’t feel safe. Someone can easily pick up a gun and do whatever they want, and then nothing happens in the end,” said Bijack.

Presidential candidates such as Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton, feel that gun laws should be stricter and involve more of a focus on mental health.

In 2013, Sanders voted in favor of stricter background checks that would keep guns from being bought by felons and people with mental illnesses.

In an interview with National Public Radio, he said that “we have a crisis in the capability of addressing mental health illness in this country. When people are hurting and are prepared to do something terrible, we need to do something immediately.”

Clinton told the Wall Street Journal that she believe that everyone being able to have a gun “anywhere, anytime” is not “in the best interest of the vast majority of people."

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SPORTS 22 HOCKEY Taking a look at the undefeated hockey team and their season so far.

23 ATHLETIC TRAINER Learn more about the school athletic trainer, Jason Erickson.

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On the afternoon of November 4, a mulch fire started at the Bella Gardens Nursery.

Approximately 80 firefighters were needed to aid in putting out the fire, which is still burning.

POLICE OFFICER ACCUSED OF ASSAULT Eric S. Gomez, a Phoenix police officer, was arrested late November 1 after he was accused of beating his wife and son. He is currently in custody of the Forth Avenue Jail, being held for two misdemeanor assaults.

ATTEMPTED ABDUCTIONS The district is warning students at Sonoran Trails to be cautious after two attempted abductions near the school.

NATIONAL NEW SPEAKER IN THE HOUSE Ryan Paul replaced former Speaker of the House, John Boehner on October 29, following Boehner’s resignation.

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A Russian plane was brought down in the Sinai Peninsula, near Egypt. Sinai Providence, a group linked to ISIS, has come out and said they were the ones who brought down the plane. Vladimir Putin, president of Russia, has canceled all flights heading from Russia to Egypt.

MISSILE After bright blue and white lights were spotted over the Los Angeles area, many people believed they had just witnessed a UFO. It was later revealed that the light was an unarmed Trident missile fired from a Navy submarine.

OPERATION KKK Hacker group Anonymous has begun to release the names of members of the Klu Klux Klan. The group has also hacked into multiple KKK twitter accounts.

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N THE MORNING of November 26, two fires broke out at The Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse. The fire encompassed the main saloon and outside bar, leaving nearly the entire restaurant in ash and soot.

Riata Wendt, employee and daughter of the owner of The Chip, was on her way to work with Evan Peters, her boyfriend and also an employee, when the fire was being put out.

“My heart dropped when we pulled in,” said Wendt, “It was weird to see four cop cars and the front half of the build-

ing taped off. My heart sank immediately.”

Wendt’s father and owner of the restaurant, Larry Wendt, purchased The Buffalo Chip before she turned one yearold. The restaurant was first opened in 1951 as bar and bait shop and was only 800 square feet on approximately two thirds of an acre. Since being bought by the Wendt family, it has grown to 6,000 square feet on five acres of land. New features have been added since, such as the dance hall and the bull riders.

FAMILY ATMOSPHERE “It was always a fun atmosphere. [My

friend and I] got the job through the owner’s wife, and we’ve known her ever since we were little, so it was kinda a family atmosphere more than anything just because everyone knew each other.” said Erin Conway, senior and employee.

Investigators believe that the first fire was started at 6 a.m. in the women's bathroom from someone setting rolls of toilet paper on fire using cigarettes or matches.

After the fire department put out the first fire and was finishing up investigating, they found smoke coming from the attic which is where the second fire was.

Larry posted a message on the restau-

rant's official website that reads "Pray for The Buffalo Chip Family Staying Together.

We will do our best to take care of everyone."

“My dad is super strong, he’s just really resilient. He was in shock the first time about the fact that anyone could do this to 160 people. Not even just him, but for the holidays even and the amount of people with jobs here,” said Wendt.

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5 LGBT OUTREACH Local teen talks to reporter about his experiences coming out as a transgender, and the responses he received.

6 EARTHQUAKES STRIKE Three earthquakes hit Cave Creek on November 1, shaking the community.

OPINION 9 DEATH PENALTY Two students discuss whether the death penalty is justified punishment.

8 SCIENTOLOGY The story behind one of the most secretive religions in the country.

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Fire ruins popular restaurant issues with the insurance company and money has been worked out. They hope to open up the back portion of the restaurant as soon as possible, then begin to rebuild the saloon.

“Since it was like a family, and the Buffalo Chip all connected, nothing really

changed. None of us were just going to quit on it. We are all willing to help out, and I feel like most places, if it wasn't like a family vibe, they would have just walked away from it and found a new job, and not really cared as much,” said Conway.

On December 2, a man was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds in a parking lot in east Phoenix. Detectives are still investigating the cause of the shooting.

BLACK LIVES MATTER Dozens of Black Lives Matter protesters invaded a city council meeting on December 2. An hour into the meeting, the protester stood up and began shouting and demanding that Phoenix Police Department reveal more about the death of Rumain Brisbon, an African American who was shot by local police while he was unarmed. They continued to chant “Justice for Rumain” and “Black Lives Matter” as they left the council’s chambers.

On November 13, a series of terrorist attacks occured at an arena in Paris and a suburb just outside of Paris. Islamic State terrorists have claimed that they were the ones responsible for the attack.

SAN BERNARDINO MASSACRE Syred Farook and Tashfeen Malik open fired at a social service center in California on December 2. 14 people were found dead and 17 were wounded.

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Two men were arrested on December 1 after robbing a salon at knife point on Black Friday.

Scottsdale police have chosen not to release the exact location of the salon.

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19 COMPANY DANCER Spotlighting Tatum Updegraff, a senior, who preformed in the Winter Dance Show.

22 FALCONS FOR THE CURE Learn more about the charity behind the yearly tradition, Powderpuff flag football.

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SPOTLIGHT 18 MALL SANTA CLAUS Local Mall Santa opens up to a reporter about the true spirit of Christmas.

SPORTS 21 PRODIGY BICKLE Caitlin Bickle, a sophomore, has already had college offers because of her basketball skills.

Early on Thanksgiving morning, two fires broke out at the Buffalo Chip Saloon. According to investigators, the fire was started by someone lighting toilet paper on fire with either matches or cigarettes.

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jobs have been affected by the fire. Donations can be made out to account #6105522 at any Parkway Bank. All money collected will be evenly distributed to the employees.

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A Russian Su-24 fighter jet was shot down over Turkey’s border along Syria on November 24. In response to the shooting, Russian president Vladimir Putin has banned charter flights to and from Turkey and has told travel agencies to no longer offer holidays in Turkey.

PLANNED PARENTHOOD Three people were killed in a shooting at the Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Robert Lewis Dear, the man responsible for the shooting, had his first formal hearing on December 7.

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THE CONSTANT THREAT of ISIS, war in the Middle East, and terrorist attacks that are now prevalent around the world, have created an enormous number of displaced people seeking refuge. These refugees have scattered all over, and are in search of security and a chance at a new life.

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IT’S THE CLIMB A look at Black Mountain Adventures, which features rock climbing, mountain biking, and hiking.

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THE PROBLEM

In the aftermath of the Paris attacks in November 2015, many politicians in the United States and abroad favored tightening up the number of immigrating residents from Syria and nearby troubled regions.

As result of the attacks, at least half of US governors claimed they would stop allowing Syrian refugees in their respective states, asserting that many refugees would pose too much of a challenge to national security.

President Obama disagreed, and supports allowing refugees in to the United States.

“I think if you want to come to this country legally, you should be able to,” said Trevor Gannon, a senior. Gannon believes background checks are a vital component to the immigration process, and if it is suspected that people plan to come to the US for illegal purposes, further vetting should be implemented.

A large majority of Syrian refugees have migrated to Europe, and are continuing to do so. Officials in Germany claim over a million refugees had been tallied. Hungary is close behind Germany as their number of applicants, also seeking asylum, increases.

One cause for concern is the possible increase in criminal activity that often accompanies the arrival of so many new people.

“The risks are quite obvious, like we’ve seen in Cologne in the past week,” said Gannon. “That was a very vulgar incident that was a result of unchecked immigration into the country.”

According to The New York Times, in September of 2015, Hungary experienced a number of protests and revolts from Muslim immigrants when the Hungarian government refused to let trains travel to Germany- where many Muslims had planned to make their home due to the country’s lax immigration policies. A number of sexual assaults and crimes increased in Cologne, Germany, as well. Several reported crimes took place on New Year's Eve in Germany, and similar instances have occurred since than, as well.

Augustin Angeli, math teacher, agrees there are some risks to allowing so many refugees in, but emphasizes that the United States was built by immigrants, and people should not discriminate based on diversity alone. “We do need to do a better job as a country at vetting people and looking at their backgrounds, and maybe there should be a grace period,” said Angeli. see CRISIS on page 2

SYRIAN REFUGEES STRAIN to get past a barrier at the Keleti train station in Budapest, Hungary in September of 2015 as massive numbers of refugees streamed out of war torn regions of Syria and elsewhere. licensed photograph.

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NEWS 3 SPANISH CLUB Learn more about the club and activites they do outside of campus.

4 STUDENT STORE Find out more about the student run store and the loophole they found to be able to sell junk food.

5 DANCE SHOW Student dancers choreograph their own pieces for the end of the year dance show.

OPINION 9 STAR WARS Two students discuss whether Disney owning the Star Wars franchise is helping it or hurting it.

8 (UN)HAPPY BIRTHDAY A writer gives her take on sharing a birthday with a holiday.

CREEKER 12 IT’S THE CLIMB A look at Black Mountain Adventures, which features rock climbing, mountain biking, and hiking.

FEATURES 10 UP AND COMING Learn more about new technological advances from the Consumer Electronics Show.

FOODIE 16 WHICH SANDWICH Smackdown between two popular sub sandwich shops.

SPOTLIGHT 18 BREAK OUT ARTIST Spotlighting student artist, Madison Garrigus.

19 MR. X GAMES Find out who won the all boy beauty pageant and title of Mr. X Games.

20 HUMANS OF CSHS

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SPORTS 22 BALL IS LIFE A look into winter season of girls basketball.

23 SNOWBOARDING FOR DUMMIES Learn more about the art of snowboarding.

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An old Dick Van Dyke studio off of Carefree highway burned down January 30. This abandoned building was used a backdrop for many photo shoots and even a movie.

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Four Phoenix city councilmen have stopped followers of the Satanic temple from leading the opening prayer at a council meeting in a 5-4 vote.

Before meetings, the council will now have a moment of silent prayer.

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THE NUMBERS

Refugees are processed for resettlement by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the U.S. Embassy, or another government agency. According to the UNHCR, since 2011, the number of refugees globally has grown by 40%, the largest increase since the United Nations began tracking these numbers. This translates to 59.5 million people who have been displaced as a result of persecution, violence, conflict or human rights violations - the most in recent history.

More than 14 million people had gained official refugee status as of 2014 and now live in other countries, often as second-class citizens. According to the U.S. Department of State, in 2015 alone, 69,933 refugees resettled into the United States. But that number pales in comparison to other host countries. The UNHCR reports that the top three host countries — Turkey, Pakistan, and Lebanon — are now home to 30% of refugees worldwide. The top 10 host countries harbor 57% of all refugees.

U.S. PROCESS FOR REFUGEES

Cases for resettlement must be presented to the Department of Homeland Security, and if admissible, the prospective refugee will undergo security background and medical checks before being resettled.

Resettlement depends on whether the refugee has any family in the country, or if they are of a certain religious background or identity. Applicants are usually placed with a “sponsor,” who is someone who knows the refugee, but if there is no one to sponsor the refugee, they will be placed in a respective area to their background. Refugees are periodically checked in on, and if they are living with any sponsors, the sponsor must report back to the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants.

“From a moral standpoint, we’re handling immigration better than most countries, but overall we could improve,” said Josh Morales, a senior. Morales believes the United States is taking on refugees in an appropriate fashion, but some systems dealing with immigration require revising.

Angeli also feels the system needs attention. “Something’s not working. I would say the immigration policy definitely needs reform,” said Angeli.

REFUGEE OR ASYLEE?

A refugee, as defined by the American Immigration Council, is a person who is unable or unwilling to return to his or her home country because of a “‘well-founded fear of persecution’ due to race, membership in a particular social group, political opinion, religion, or national origin.” People applying under refugee status are not currently in the United States or the country they wish to enter, but are looking to enter based under being a prospective refugee.

The crucial difference between a refugee and an asylee, is the location of the person while they are applying for either status. To be considered an asylee, one must fit the requirements of living under threat of persecution as a refugee and must already be present in the United States or be requesting admission into the country at a port of entry. Asylees do not need legal immigration status to apply for protection.

Anyone can apply for asylum status regardless of their arrival method in the United States or their current immigration status. Asylum must be applied for within one year of the date of their last arrival in the United States, unless critical circumstances affect the application process.

Several challenges refugees face when immigrating to the United States include learning and speaking English, securing a steady job, transportation, and cultural barriers. Several government programs assist in aid to refugees, but as of now it is uncertain what the future for refugees and the countries that host them will be.

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Detectives have been put back on patrol due to a shortage of approximately 700 officers. Phoenix Police Chief Joe Yahner announced the mandatory “specialty-to-patrol” program in a departmental memo last week. The rotation has no set end date.

TRIPLE ARMED ROBBERY Phoenix police are currently searching for a trio of men that were involved in the armed robbery of three different convenience stores.

NATIONAL UK TO WIRE TAP IN US An agreement is being negotiated between the United States and Britain that would allow British officials to access archived e-mails to intercept live communications that involve British suspects.

GUANTANAMO BAY UPDATE A military task force of 2,000 is now holding just 91 prisoners, a number expected to drop by a third this summer.

ZIKA VIRUS The Zika virus, which came from mosquitoes native to the Zika forest in Uganda, has cropped in the United States. The first case of the Zika virus was transmitted sexually by a Texas citizen.

TWITTER NOW SEEKING TERRORISTS On February 5, Twitter announced that it would start using spam-fighting technology to track accounts that are promoting terrorist activity.

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oters will decide on Proposition 123, which goes to the general public for a vote on May 17. This proposition will determine whether or not school districts will receive an additional 350 million dollars in funding over the next ten years.

WHAT IS PROP. 123?

Proposition 123 resulted from a legal battle between school districts and the state legislature over funding. Since 2000, when voters passed Proposition 301, the legislature was supposed to adjust education funds for inflation. However, since 2008, educational funding has not changed to match inflation.

The failure to adjust funding according to the inflation rates compelled Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD), along with other school districts, to file a lawsuit against the state of Arizona for the money that was lost through the fault of legislation. The Cave Creek Unified School District v. The State of Arizona lawsuit went to the Supreme Court to determine whether or not Proposition 301 was valid and if the withholding of money from the public schools was constitutional.

In 2013, the court determined that legislature must comply with Prop. 301.

In October, an agreement was reached between the schools and the governor, and Doug Ducey signed legislation that will settle the inflation funding case if it is passed in May. This is Proposition 123.

“Since this is not a Cave Creek thing, this is an entire state thing, I think most of us are hopeful that our voters will approve it,” said Dr. Steve Bebee, principal.

WHERE DOES THE MONEY TO FUND PROP. 123 COME FROM?

Opposition to the passing of Prop. 123 stems from the general misconception over where the money is coming from. The money to fund the passing of Prop. 123 comes directly from interest on the state trust fund.

To clarify, the state trust fund is money generated from the sale of state protected land. The interest of this revenue is to go back into the school system to fund education.

“The one thing that kind of concerns me is the people who don’t understand completely how the money is coming, that might cause them to vote negatively,” said Bebee.

If passed in May, Prop. 123 will generate funds which will begin to pour into schools by June. This money will be used to fund the greatest need of each district. The passing or failure therefore impacts Cave Creek Unified School District especially because of the failure to pass the recent override.

Because of the recent override loss, the district was denied 4.2 million dollars that was to be put towards hiring more staff, reducing class sizes, and maintaining STEM and Spanish immersion programs. The failure to pass the override puts a strain on paying and keeping teachers.

“I really hope voters in this community take the funding seriously and pass 123 so we can keep our teachers and keep our class sizes smaller. We need to invest in our futures since we’ll be the ones with the problems left behind when we’re older,” said Alissa Hafezi, a sophomore.

HOW ARE THEY CUTTING?

Using a technique they had not used before, district officials sat down and figured out how to cut the budget. Principals from each school were asked to figure out a way to cut 12 percent from their budget. Through a series of meetings, they went through these suggestions and made preliminary decisions on what to cut.

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NEWS 3 ELECTION BREAKDOWN Learn more about the presidential election and how it works.

4 OPERA TRIP Find out more about the National English Honor Society’s field trip to see Don Giovanni at Phoenix Symphony Hall.

5 BACK IN TIME A look at the 28th annual Arizona Renaissance Festival and marketplace.

OPINION 10 STAY OR GO Two students discuss whether it is better to stay in state or go out of town for spring break.

9 ONLINE FIGHT CLUB A writer gives her view on fights that happen over social media.

CREEKER 21 CHAPARRAL VET An inside look at Chaparral Veterinary Medical Center.

FEATURES 15 BODY ISSUES Learn more about how eating disorders affect teenagers.

FOODIE 11 WATER ICE Reviewing Rita’s Italian Ice Shop.

SPOTLIGHT 16 CUT LOOSE Reviewing the spring musical, Footloose!, put on at the Fine Arts Center by the Shadowbox Players.

24 COUNSELOR OF THE WEEK Spotlighting academic counselor, Melissa Beverly and the work she does for students.

17 SINGH FARMS

A look at the Singh Farm’s market.

SPORTS 25 ALL STAR PLAYER Spotlighting baseball star Ben Rodenburg.

27 BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING Taking a look the woman who are becoming more involved in professional sports this year.

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Six students qualified to attend the International DECA Conference, taking place in April this year.

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Officer Phillip Brailsford was charged with second-degree murder after the fatal shooting of Daniel Shaver in January. He was convicted after Court Attorney Bill Montgomery stated that deadly force was unjustified after observing the shooting from Brailsford’s body camera.

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In addition, the District set up a series of surveys to gauge what is most important for teachers and parents. They then took the top four concerns and made them their top priority when making cuts.

These four items are programs, class size, employee take-home pay, and teacher insurance benefits.

“I feel like we’ve really tried to do the best we can do to pay attention to those four assumptions,” said Dr. Debbi Burdick, district superintendent.

District officials are still working to find more ways to keep more teachers, maintain class sizes and the pay and insurance benefits of the employees.

WHAT WILL BE CUT?

There will be a 12 percent cut to the budget as a whole. These cuts will be seen in every school and department in the district.

“This would affect morale on campus by changing kid’s perspectives toward school in a negative way,” said Faith Hasher, a sophomore.

In the elementary schools, the art, physical education and music budget would be reduced by half, so students would not have these classes every day. As far as staffing, computer technicians and counselors for elementary schools would be cut. The current decisions are not final, as Burdick and her staff continue to search for other solutions.

“There are 931 people that work in this district and their paycheck depends on these decisions, and their ability to provide for their family depends on these decisions,” said Burdick.

District positions would also take a hit. At the March 1 budget forum, Burdick suggested that the RTI coordinator, Human Resources coordinator, and district office receptionist would be eliminated. In trans-

portation, a mechanic will be dismissed.

Mail pickup for each school will also be done another way. These are few among many other cuts and rearrangements that would be made to the district if Prop. 123 fails to pass.

In terms of Cactus Shadows, 5 to 6 teachers will have to be let go, along with the school librarian, and one of the counselors. Each year, teachers receive contracts which ensure that they will have a spot teaching at Cactus Shadows in the coming year. But with the unclear outcome of Prop. 123, the school is unable to offer every teacher a guaranteed spot on the staff.

“Teachers are a huge part of the integrity of the school. When I’ve lost certain teachers this year, I felt like something was missing, so hopefully they can stay,” said Hafezi.

To respond to this problem, the district is sending out letters to teachers who fall into the undecided category on March 28th. They are told that if Proposition 123 fails, they will not have a job with the district. Going about choosing who to keep and who to part with comes down to the need for teachers in certain subjects, and individual evaluations.

A problem arises here when employment becomes a guessing game. With the vote not occurring until May 17, many staff members will either bet their jobs on the passing of the vote or look for new opportunities before the fact. Officials are still working to try and find new ways of cutting money without cutting teachers.

Students can involve themselves in passing Prop 123 by educating parents, relatives, neighbors and friends about the affects it may have on the school district.

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For attending Anthem high school with a 9-mm pistol, 18 year-old Luis Barragan was arrested as a felon on March 1, after approaching his ex-girlfriend with the weapon to tell her that he planned to commit suicide.

She warned the school, and authorities arrested Barragan later that day.

BINKLEY’S CLOSING It is confirmed that this summer, Binkley’s Restaurant will be closing in Cave Creek, along with the Bink’s Midtown closing for the summer.

Midtown will be re-opening at the end of Summer as a new Binkley’s flagship restaurant that will be shifting its focus to improving the kitchen.

NATIONAL BOEING 777 WRECKAGE FOUND A debris piece from a Boeing 777 airline was found on the coast of Mozambique, and it is suspected to be a part of flight MH370, which is an airline that disappeared with 239 passengers on board almost two years ago.

BEN CARSON DROPS OUT OF RACE Carson, though dropping out of the presidential race, promises to be “heavily involved in trying to save our nation.” Carson will continue to serve in a non-partisan group that is working to increase voting participation by Christians in the 2016 election and future ones, known as My Faith Votes.

PHILIPPINES SEIZES CARGO SHIP After seizing a North Korean cargo ship, deputy presidential spokesman Manolo Quezon stated “The Philippines had to do its part to enforce the sanctions,” in regard to the new regulations the UN had imposed on North Korea due to their recent ballistic and nuclear missile testing.

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RIZONA RESIDENTS went to the voting booths n Tuesday, March 22, to choose their respective candidates for president. What they did not expect was to find the number of polling places to be cut significantly or to be turned away last minute, resulting in calls for a revote and accusations of multiple counts of voter fraud.

Following the results of voter turnout four years ago, Helen Purcell, the County Treasurer, decided to cut more than 70 percent of voting booths. Purcell and her elections director, Karen Osborne, had underestimated the amount of people who they believed would come out to the polls. In Maricopa county, the amount of polling locations went from 200 to 60, with 1.25 million registered voters. As a result, people waited in lines for over six hours to cast their vote. Some did not get the chance to turn their ballots in before the winners of both parties had been announced on multiple news stations.

“I think it was based on past experience. We’ve had very low turnouts, and because it is a closed primary and only Republicans and Democrats can vote, the problem is very justified. I don’t think there was any ulterior motive,” Margaret Meils, former government teacher, said.

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Arizona has had very low turn out in the past regarding elections, so many see the cut as justified.

Another problem added to the long wait was that many Independents waiting in line, or Independents who had recently switched to Democrat, were denied a ballot.

Volunteers had to weed through and allow only registered voters in the system to vote, which meant the Independents who had switched parties could not vote because the system had not updated.

“They said that I wasn’t registered, or that I was registered as an Independent, but if you’re Independent, you can’t vote in the primaries. I had my card and it said Democrat on it, but they said I was in the system differently, so I had to do the provisional ballot,” Nicole Beckstrom, a senior, said.

CLOSED V. OPEN PRIMARIES

A question that has been of concern to many Arizona voters is whether or not Independents should be able to either vote in the primaries, or switch parties so they are able to vote in a closed primary.

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4 COLOR RUNNINGS Find out more about the CCUEF’s first color dash.

6 MAKING THE MAG A look at how this year’s edition of the Literary Magazine.

OPINION 10 TRUMP 2016 Two students discuss whether or not Donald Trump would be an ideal president.

9 SCOTTSDALE REDNECKS A writer discusses the issue of being a faux redneck.

CREEKER 21 WHO LET THE DOGS OUT An inside look at the Hunter Canine dog training facility.

FEATURES 15 TIME OUT Learn more about time managment, multitasking, and the history of time.

FOODIE 11 BOWLING FOR SMOOTHIES Learn about the health benefits of smoothie bowls.

SPOTLIGHT 16 FOLLOW THE LIGHTS Reviewing the Bruce Munro’s Sonoran Lights now on display at the Desert Botanical Gardens.

17 MORE AT THE MIM Learn more about the exhibits at the Musical Instruments Museum.

24 CHIPOTLE CULTIVATE

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SPORTS 25 DOWN IN THE DIRT Learn more about the sport of dirt biking.

27 GIRLS GOT (TENNIS) BALLS Taking a look the girls tennis team and their season so far.

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SCHOLASTIC PRESS AWARDS

Run a marathon

The Cactus Shadows press returns to be awarded the Gold Crown award for the fourth year in a row. A Silver Crown was also awarded to the Cactus Shadows Literary Magazine.

Take pictures of the canals in Venice Fence with Daniel Craig Go into a sock hop with Ellen Degeneres

PROM THEME ANNOUNCED

Travel throughout Europe

On Tuesday, April 5, StuCo handed out invitations to the 2016 school prom, which will be held at the McCormick Ranch on May 7 with the theme of New York.

Paragliding Meeting every dog

CAVE CREEK KIDNEY WALK Located at Chase Field, on April 17, the “Cave Creek Kidney Warriors” is doing a community walk event to raise awareness and funds towards kidney disease, as well as to support those suffering from it.

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Presidental preference polling places limited closed is where Independents can vote alongside the three main parties. In 2010, Arizona had semi- closed party primaries, allowing Independents to vote, but now they hold a closed primary.

“I think that everyone should be allowed to vote, regardless of their party.” Beckstrom said, “Primaries should be open elections.”

BALLOT INACCURACIES

Another problem affecting the long lines was an issue with mail-in ballots. Because the ballots were mailed early, many candidates printed on those ballots had subsequently dropped out of the race, which caused more people to show up to vote at the booths. Also, there was the fact that Arizona made this primary a closed election, so many Independent voters had turned up when they were not allowed to vote, which had slowed down the process.

Some voters believe that people were trying to keep minorities or lower class voters from the polls, as most of the locations that were cut were in places most populated by lower class citizens.

“They cut them [voting booths] in mostly lower income areas, and there were some districts that had zero places to vote. I think they were cut kind of intentionally to silence voters,” Cole Parker, a senior, said.

Arizona had been in the preclearance regimen in 1975 for not having bilingual ballots three years before the federal government required them. This means that every election change made

by Arizona, regardless of how minor, has to be submitted for approval. In 2013, Section Four of the Voting Rights Act was shut down, resulting in Arizona being let loose from the tight reins around its neck. Arizona has been in the dugouts before, so with the decision to cut the number of polling locations, there are speculations of foul play, specifically discrimination and suppression.

“It seemed really suspicious to have that many cut. Everyone had to wait more than five hours and some of them weren’t even counted. That seems too suspicious to be an accident,” Beckstrom said. The latest poll to close in Arizona was North Hills Church on 19th Avenue, which closed at almost one in the morning.

UPSET VOTERS DEMAND A RECALL

Some angry residents are now calling for a revote, as 20,000 provisional ballots had been thrown out because of problems with voter roll, which is what tells the people running the booths if they are registered Republican, Democrat, or Green Party. This resulted in many people saying that they should have been on the Democratic voter roll and wanted their votes to count.

It was not a matter of who won the primary, because the final count also factored in the delegates and superdelegates votes. People wanted to exercise their right to vote, but a large portion of ballots had been tossed, leaving a number of voices unrepresented.

According to ABC News, many upset voters and activists spoke at a State House hearing the following Monday, only to result in protesters being dragged out in handcuffs by State police.

Protesters believed that Purcell’s actions were done to suppress voters, mainly towards the Democratic voters who are considered the minority party. As a result of the uproar, the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice will be investigating how the Maricopa County primaries were managed and upheld. There is also talk of calling for a change in law which stops the election results from being announced before all the ballots are turned in.

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NORTH KOREA TESTS NUCLEAR WEAPONS ENGINE North Korea has been testing new long range nuclear missiles at the launch site located near the country’s west coast. Supposedly, these new missiles will be able to reach United States mainland.

PANAMA PAPERS The Panama Papers are more than 11 million documents dating back to the 1970s. Allegedly, these documents make connections to secret offshore accounts for global powers. Near 14,086 companies are incorporated into these documents.

COUNCIL ON AMERICAN-ISLAMIC RELATIONS The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has filed a pair of federal lawsuits targeting the U.S. governments use of secret watch lists.

The filing seeks damages for those who have been labeled as known or potential terrorists.

PARIS TERROR SUSPECT ARRESTED IN BELGIUM Mohamed Abrini was arrested for allegedly taking part in an airport bombing on March 22 that killed 32 people. Supposedly, three different people had a part to play in the bombing, and authorities are looking into other suspects besides Abrini, such as Osama Krayem, who may have been a second person present during the attack.

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Should we worry about

in the desert?

DEATH IN THE NAME OF TERRORISM experienced a global increase of 80 percent between 2013 and 2014, and, due to Arizona’s ties to terrorist activity in the past, the state remains under scrutiny by the FBI as a potential hatchery for extremism.

“Islam is a war of eternity,” said Detective Ken Stefanisin, a Terrorism Liaison Officer of the Phoenix Police Department and a veteran with 27 years of military service. “It’s not about today, or tomorrow, or the next day, in years or in changing the form of government; it’s about changing the world, and moving the world into an Islamic state, a new caliphate, run by a new caliph… so that’s what they’re trying to change. They want all of us to belong to the Islamic State, and when we belong to Sharia Law, we no longer have a Constitution.”

Arizona does not readily spring to mind as a hotbed of terrorist activity. In fact, while there was a rise of deaths because of terrorism in 2014 to over 32,000 worldwide, excluding 9/11, only 0.5 percent occurred in the West, according to the third edition of the Global Terrorism Index. However, when 9/11 is included, Arizona is indeed connected to the most lethal terrorist attack on U.S. soil.

ARIZONA CONNECTION TO 9/11

DHS has raised Phoenix’s terrorist risk assessment three spots, from number 18 to number 15, and the change will entitle the city to $5.5 million in a federal security grant, $1.5 million more than it received from the same grant last year. `AMY PARKER

The 9/11 Commission Report sites a classified joint FBI and CIA analytic review entitled, “Arizona: Long Term Nexus for Islamic Extremists.” Compiled by the National Commission of Terrorist Attacks upon the United States, described as independent and bipartisan, the Commission Report was initiated by congressional legislation during George W. Bush’s presidency in late 2002.

This report drew a detailed portrait of one of the 14 hijackers during the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center: Hani Hanjour from Ta’if, Saudi Arabia. Hanjour attended the University of Arizona to study English as a Second Language and acquired pilot training in the Phoenix and Tucson area, which included the utilization of a Boeing 737 simulator at a Pan Am International Flight Academy in Mesa.

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NEWS 3 SENIOR LEADERS

Learn more about the Valedictorian, Saluditorian, and the senior class presidents.

6 TUITION RISING Find out more about the rising tuition prices for Arizona universities.

5 LEAVING THE NEST A look at the teachers retiring this year.

OPINION 9 SCHOOL’S (NOT) OUT Two students discuss whether or not there should be school year-round.

10 GIVE ME EQUAL PAY OR GIVE ME DEATH A writer discusses the issue of pay inequality.

CREEKER 22 BUILDING THE BUFFALO CHIP An update on the restaurant as it reopens and continues to be rebuilt.

TRAVEL 24 AROUND THE WORLD Learn more about the trip to Europe two classes will be going on this summer.

FOODIE 12 COLLEGE LIFE Tips on how to avoid the Freshman 15, and how to cook good meals with little food and little money.

SPOTLIGHT 18 24 HOUR THEATER Reviewing student directed and written plays.

20 CANDID AS EVER A review of the last improv show of the year.

2O THE SOUNDS OF SUMMER

A summer playlist for beach days and vacations.

SPORTS 27 SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS Spotlighting seniors who earned athletic scholarships.

27 RIGHT ON TRACK Taking a look at the track and field team’s season.

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TERROR continued from page 1 “What you saw with 9/11… it did not come as a total surprise, we knew this was coming; it’s called asymmetrical warfare. It’s a way for a weak military to attack a strong military, or a non-governmental organization like al-Qaeda, because they don’t belong to any particular nation, to attack a strong government military… So what happens is they attacked us at our weakest point, which was not going head-to-head with the military: they went against the civilian population,” said Stefanisin.

Hanjour was one of four who hijacked American Airlines Flight 77. Bound from Dulles International Airport in Virginia to Los Angeles, Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon at 9:45 a.m. on 9/11.

“Well, it doesn’t really matter to me where the terrorist trained,” said Abby Mock, a junior.

“Wherever he [Hanjour] ended up training he would’ve most likely had the same amount of experience and knowledge. If not, the destruction would’ve been much more than a controlled crash into the twin towers.”

The Commission Report highlighted that since the 1980s “a number of important al-Qaeda figures attended the University of Arizona in Tucson or lived in Tucson.” Investigations into this congregation of al-Qaeda led the FBI to caution that Muslim extremists in the Phoenix area may have been encouraged to seek aviation training.

“I’m not surprised or shocked. I mean, I guess I don’t understand why they’d choose a retirement capital to settle down and make plans, but it would have been the same if they chose any other state. I've always seen Arizona as an out-of-theway state… but I guess this opens my eyes to the roles this state has played, both good and bad,” said Mock.

REACTION TO TERROR Following 9/11, each state, including Arizona, developed Intelligence Fusion Centers to organize the exchange of threat-related information between all sectors of security and defense, from the Department of Homeland Security to tribal law enforcement. The Arizona Counter Terrorism

Information Center is one of 53 Primary Fusion Centers.

Adding to the complexities of gathering intelligence, the question of citizen privacy during active investigations is thrust into the debate.

“Everything we do says to abide by the Constitution. If we step outside the boundaries of that… then you lose the freedoms that our whole nation was based upon. So you can’t do that. But those restrictions also prevent us from doing certain things… What is the right amount of surveillance that we can conduct on American people?… This is the debate law enforcement deals with everyday. How do we protect the nation, our state, our city, our county from these threats and stay within the law? There’s no good or easy answer to that,” said Stefanisin.

Stefanisin explained that both state and local law enforcement define crime by state statute.

Intelligence that indicates a thread to terrorism would be deferred to the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force, or JTTF. Yet honing in on one or a handful of terrorists, whether overseas or in the states, is a feat that requires sifting through a “sheer volume of data,” as stated in The Long Shadow of 9/11: America’s Response to Terrorism, published by the RAND Corporation. An estimated $117 billion is spent toward the global national security expenditure.

“Terrorism is not new, and it’s not just an Islamic aspect… You’ve got to go back to the time of Jimmy Carter and Gorbachev,” said Stefanisin.

“An absolutely great book to read is Graveyard of Empires; it’s about all the wars that have been fought in Afghanistan… what you have is an outbreak of an Islamic awakening… so now you have awakened Islam, but you’ve also reawakened this split in Islam, in the Shia-Sunni community… which is what you’re getting currently in Syria and Iraq… ISIS, ISIL, whatever you want to call it, is Sunni.”

Since 2011, an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 fighters from 100 countries reached Iraq and Syria. Special Agent Perryn Collier responded in an e-mail to 12 News back in February of 2015 that active investigations by the FBI in Arizona

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GRADUATION CEREMONY The Cactus Shadows graduation ceremony will be held in the Grand Canyon University stadium, starting at 7 p.m. on May 19.

BOYS V. GIRLS ASSEMBLY Student Council hosted the annual Boys V. Girls assembly on Friday, April 29. The girls came out victorious with a score of 649, and the boys came out with 641.

NATIONAL WILDFIRE IN CANADA EXPECTED TO GROW SIGNIFICANTLY A growing wildfire in Western Canada is spreading away from the evacuated town of Fort McMurray, in the Alberta community, and is expected to move more towards the forest northeast of the providence. Over 1,500 homes and buildings have been destroyed so far.

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In the West, 70 percent of deaths due to terrorism were carried out by lone wolf attackers since 2006. Violent terrorism on a global scale is expansive and far from being “black and white,” according to Stefanisin.

THE APPEAL OF ISIS For instance, Boko Haram, or Islamic State’s West Africa province (ISWAP), swore allegiance to the ISIS in March of last year. The Nigerian-based extremist group surpassed ISIS as the deadliest terror group in the world with 6,644 deaths inflicted in 2015.

“In my opinion, I don’t really get why they feel the need to instill fear in people, because they’re just inciting more hate towards their religion, causing more stereotypes, and it’s also breeding wars against nations even though maybe the whole nation doesn’t believe the same thing that the extremists groups believe, which, I think, is a waste of human life,” said Becki Meils, a junior.

Identifying what motivates terrorists and those who join the ranks of extremist groups such as Boko Haram and ISIS is, in an article posted by Simon Cottee of The Atlantic, considered to be “one of the most frequently asked questions about terrorism” that “is also the most intractable.”

“They’re alienated,” said Stefanisin. “They’re left outside of society… If you look at the people who flew the planes in 9/11, the people were very educated, with engineering degrees from some of the best universities. With that kind of education, why would you fly a plane into a building and kill yourself?… They’ve lost their way. They’re trying to identify with a religious cause that wants to be the leader of the world.”

As terrorism evolves with society, government security agencies work to counter these violent threats. While the on-going investigations of Arizona’s potential terrorist incubation remains unclear to the public, the FBI cites that clarification would hinder their efficiency to deter acts of terror.

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District seeks missing millions The State decided not to fund public charter schools. The district lost $3.4 million as a result.

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Last year, the Arizona legislature decided not fund Public Charter schools any more. In the hopes of replacing almost $4 million lost as a result of this decision, the District will hold an override election in November. Funds from an override will be used for students and teachers.

Most people are aware of the severe financial issues public schools are faced with in this State. Several years ago, Cave Creek looked at closing a school to try to make up for gaps in the budget. “A lot of the financial reason behind closing the school was as a district, we did not want to have to lose programs,” said Steve Beebe, principal. “As we moved forward, we had challenges again, but because we were able to charter several of our schools, we were able to pick up that additional charter school money. That funding continued to fund many of the programs that are in place now.”

July 1, the district lost approximately $1.7 million dollars in money for charter schools that was helping to pay for different programs.

The remaining $1.7 million will be lost July 1 next year, the end of the fiscal year.

An analysis done by the Arizona Education Association shows that, for

the 2015-2016 fiscal year, Governor Doug Ducey mandated that cuts be made to administration, food service, student transportation, and instructional support. In addition to this, he reduced charter additional assistance funds by $10,268,900.

Elizabeth Clarkson, a physical education teacher at Desert Willow, has been working in the district for five years.

“Ever since I have been employed in Cave Creek, they have had budget issues,” said Clarkson, “Much of the budget issues are due to lack of support from the state level. Every year we [teachers] are faced with more obstacles and less resources.”

As explained in a video on the “Yes for Cave Creek Schools” Facebook page, Cave Creek receives 95 percent of its money from the state, and the other five percent is from the federal government. Federal money can only be used for special education services and learning needs for students living in poverty.

STATE FUNDS FALL SHORT

HOPING FOR VOTER APPROVAL a teacher and parent group has put up signs throughout the district urging voters to help make up the shortfall from a recent state decision to cut funding to public charters. The vote will take place on November 3. 4ANNALEE BARNETT

State money is used for maintenance and operations, which includes salaries, materials, and transportation. The district spends 93 percent of its funds on this. When a school district needs extra money, they can go to the community and ask for an override.

The override being voted on this fall is to help replenish the money the district has lost from the additional charter school funding.

“100 percent of this money will go to the classroom,” said Debbi Burdick, the district superintendent.

“For instance, say the high school was no longer going to offer French, that means the teacher would go away. When we [the district] are talking programs, we’re talking about the teachers who teach those programs.”

The money from this election will continue to fund not only teachers,

but help pay for any materials that a teacher may need. Materials may include reams of paper, light bulbs for projectors and pencils.

If the override passes, there will be an overall two dollar tax increase.

For instance, if you have an average home in our district, usually priced at close to a half a million dollars, the homeowner would be paying less than $10 a month more. However, the charter money is going away also, which is also a tax. When the charter money went away, that was about $12 a month, so the difference is $2.

Meaning, the average homeowner would pay $2 more a month.

“This election is critical for CCUSD. It will allow our class sizes not to increase, keep Art, Music, and P.E for all kids in the district, and keep highly qualified teachers,” said Clarkson.

LOST MONEY A common misconception about the election is that it is providing the district with additional money. Unlike the bond election last November, the money from this override election will replenish what the district has lost.

“We are already losing 3.4 million dollars, and we are hoping to get 4 million dollars. Other costs are going up every year in our district, because of inflation, so we think it will be a wash and just keep things the same,” said Burdick. “It won’t be an addition, it will just make sure we don’t need to cut [programs].”

CLASS SIZE IMPACTED If the election fails, teachers and class sizes will be the first things to be affected.

“If it doesn't pass, I won’t have a job,” said Clarkson. “I’ll be looking to teach in another district.”

Early voting ballots will be mailed October 9, and the official voting date is November 3.

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STUDENT ELECTIONS The student body election results are in and this year’s president and vice president are Alli Mazella and Isabella Bingaman, both seniors.

OVERRIDE ON THE BALLOT This year there is an override in the works that will provide Cave Creek schools with the money to continue to fund class expenses, like teachers, textbooks, and classroom resources.

Hunting Making crazy helium booth videos

In this issue, Kaley Dodd discusses the teens who work in Cave Creek.

Kaley, a sophomore, is a staff writer and joined the paper this year. She wants to study science at Cambridge after high school.

SALT RIVER HORSES There have been plans to remove the wild horses near the Salt River in Tonto National Park, which caused an uproar resulting in a four-month reprieve.

FREEWAY SHOOTINGS Seventeen civilians have formed a group, called “Bolt Force,” to help the police catch the people responsible for a string of shootings happening along the I-10 and the I-17.

UNIVERSITY LAWSUIT Andrea Kitson, a junior, reviewed the film Mistress America for the Spotlight page. Andrea enjoys making short films and wants to be a screen writer when she is older.

After a 270 pound meteorite display toppled over at a museum and injured a student’s hand, the University of Arizona is now facing a lawsuit.

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Monday September 7, The American Foundation of Suicide Prevention began prevention week in hopes to prevent as many suicides as possible.

HURRICANE KATRINA ANNIVERSARY New Orleans has recovered completely after being hit by Hurricane Katrina ten years ago.

On August 23, President Obama went to New Orleans to visit several neighborhoods and residents who have rebuilt since the storm.

TECHNOLOGY GETTING NOSY The United States government is currently in a legal battle with Microsoft and Apple over keeping the information of their user’s private.

RICK PERRY OUT OF THE RACES Former Texas Governor and 2016 Republican Presidential candidate Rick Perry has announced that he is no longer running for President.

MIGRATION ISSUES Thousands of Syrian refugees are walking from Turkey, through Hungary to get to get to Germany and Austria. On September 14, Germany has closed its borders to all refugees.

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Approximately 1.8 million children in the Ivory Coast and Ghana may be exposed to the worst forms of child labor on cocoa farms

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ESPITE claims to the contrary, many products from companies such as Nestle and Costco are made using child labor.

A recent study done by the Fair Labor Association, which was commissioned by Nestle, examined approximately 260 farms that the company uses located on the Ivory Coast in West Africa. The Ivory Coast is infamous for its use of slavery and child labor. Researchers found 56 workers under the age of 18, and approximately half of those were 15 years-old.

The Ivory Coast is the world’s largest cocoa bean supplier and, according to foodrevolution.org, provides 43 percent of the world’s supply. BBC News estimates the industry is worth 90 billion dollars.

“They use workers so that they can pay them nothing.

It’s terrible for the workers because they get paid pennies,” said Russell Delgrosso, a math teacher who has has spent the past fifteen summers working working on fishing boats, and is familiar with business practices. “One way [corporations] keep down their costs is by doing business overseas so that they can save money on labor.”

An investigative report conducted by the BBC found that these children are either purchased from their parents or stolen and shipped to the Ivory Coast. While working on the farms, the children are not paid, receive no education, and are beaten regularly if they do not do their work well. The children are usually between the ages of 11 to 16 years-old.

“It’s terrible,” said Hayden Sissingh, a senior. “You should be enjoying chocolate as a kid, not working to make it.”

Nestle’s code of conduct for their suppliers states that “the supplier must under no circumstances use, or in any other way benefit, from forced labour.” The code defines forced labor as “any form of indentured servitude such as the use of physical punishment, confinement, threats of violence as a method of discipline or control such as retaining employees’ identification, passports, work permits or deposits as a condition of employment.”

Since the FLA’s study was conducted, Nestle has put out a “cocoa plan” that will get them off child labor in approximately 10 years time.

“The use of child labor in our cocoa supply chain goes against everything we stand for. As the FLA report makes clear, no company sourcing cocoa from Côte d’Ivoire can guarantee that it doesn’t happen, but what we can say is that tackling child labour is a top priority for our company,” said José Lopez, Nestlé’s Executive Vice President for Operations, on the official plan website.

The Cocoa Plan by Nestle is based off of 11 recommendations that the FLA gave them after the studies were conducted.

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John Boehner, Speaker of the House, has has office announced resigned.Student He will Council be leaving at thethat endthe oftheme this year’s homecoming Falcon Horror October. for A new speaker has yet toisbe chosen.

Story. Homecoming week begins October 24.

WATER SHOOTINGS FOUND ON MARS AT NAU

NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has One person was killed , and three injured in an found evidence that liquid water flows on early morning shooting on October 9. Police Mars. Scientists said that the water is likely a called after gunshots were heard outside “shallow were subsurface flow.” of a dormitory.

TURKEYBERNIE CAPITAL BOMBED SANDERS IN TUCSON

A peace Presidential rally in Ankara, TurkeyBernie was interrupted candidate Sanders hosted a rally in Tucson.

Sanders called by two explosions caused by suicide bombers. forkilled background checks offered his The blasts 96 people andand injured condolences to the families by the approximately 186. The number of affected deaths is NAU shootings. still rising.

SALT RIVER HORSE KILLED

AIR STRIKES ONofSYRIA Dotty, one the wild Salt River horses, was

found dead on October 1. Sheriff’s office said Russia has announced that they will increase that the horse was likely shot with a small the number of air strikes they preform daily. caliber gun, but no other evidence has been Vladimir Putin, found. Russian president, said that he aims to “stabalize the legitimate authority” of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

FOODIE 9 SWEET THINGS Finding out how sugar affects the brain and body.

SPOTLIGHT 13 OOKY SPOOKY Looking at two local haunted houses that students are dying to visit.

14 HUMANS OF CSHS Spotlighting three students on campus.

15 SCARED SCRIPTLESS A review of the show put on by the Jokers Improv troop.

SPORTS 18 GIRLS GONE GOLFING Taking a look at the girls golf team and the year ahead of them.

19 NOT THE AIRPORT Delving into the sport of Lacrosse.

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John Boehner, Speaker of the House, has resigned. He will be leaving office at the end of October. A new speaker has yet to be chosen.

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Recommendations include increasing awareness of their supplier code, developing a monitoring system, and creating alternatives for the workers on the farms and their families.

Costco and CP Foods are two other companies company faced with slave labor issues.

A woman in California, Monica Sud, has sued the companies because state law “bars companies from making false claims about illegal conduct in their supply chain, including human rights violations.”

In Thailand, where Costco farms mosts of its shrimp and other sea foods, human trafficking and slave labor in the fishing industry are major problems. While out at sea, slaves are typically faced with

torture, beatings, chaining, and execution should they try to escape. According to the lawsuit, workers are also locked up in cages to prevent them from escaping.

“That’s depressing and insane that it happens, but in some countries it does and I feel like you can’t help it,” said Chris Dimarco, a senior, “[Forced working] should be stopped by any means necessary.”

Much like Nestle, Costco’s code of conduct states that it does not tolerate “practices such as human trafficking, physical abuse of workers, restricting workers' freedom of movement, confiscation of passports and worker documentation, unsafe work environments, failure to pay adequate wages, excessive and/or forced overtime, illegal

child labor, and many other aspects of worker welfare.”

In the Sud v. Costco Wholesale Corp. case, it was found that “Costco is aware that consumers lack the material information that human trafficking, including how slave labor and other repugnant labor practices taints Costco’s supply chain.”

“People in those countries are making pennies a month, so they have to work for something and make money somehow. Anything is better than nothing,” said DelGrosso.

In reply to an article done

by The Guardian that investigated human rights abuses in the Thai seafood industry, Costco has said “it will require its suppliers of Thai shrimp to take corrective action to police their feedstock sources.”

WATER FOUND ON MARS

NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has found evidence that liquid water flows on Mars. Scientists said that the water is likely a “shallow subsurface flow.”

TURKEY CAPITAL BOMBED A peace rally in Ankara, Turkey was interrupted by two explosions caused by suicide bombers.

The blasts killed 96 people and injured approximately 186. The number of deaths is still rising.

AIR STRIKES ON SYRIA Russia has announced that they will increase the number of air strikes they preform daily.

Vladimir Putin, Russian president, said that he aims to “stabalize the legitimate authority” of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

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and costs $16.

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Paper Towns by John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars, can really only be described as good, but not great.

The book starts out with a young Quentin “Q” Jacobsen, talking about how in love he is and how miraculous it is that he and Margo Roth Spiegelman live on the same street. Q then goes on to describe the neighborhood he lives in, its history, and an incident that happened to Margo and him. As they were on their way to park and Q was admiring how Margo was “the most fantastically gorgeous creature that God had ever created,” Margo pointed to an old oak tree and alerted Q to the dead body covered with flies and oozing

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blood. Naturally, Q tells her that they need to go home and tell their parents what they found, but Margo approaches the body and notices that the man’s eyes were open when he died and suggests that maybe drugs are what killed him.

Getting on their bikes and heading home, Q tells his parents what they found and alerts the police immediately. Shaken up by the image of blood and the rotting corpse, Q decides to take a nap and is woken up hours later by Margo tapping at his window with some information on the man whose body they found. They discuss the facts they uncovered about him, until Margo ominously tells Q to “close his window.” After he closes it, Margo just stares behind him and the memory ends there; apparently, that was the last time Quentin and Margo talked for many years.

Fast forwarding nine years when they are in high school, Q talks about how Margo is the most popular girl in school and how he envies Margo’s boyfriend. That night, Margo goes up to Q’s window like she had done nine years prior and talks to him into helping her with a “secret plan.”

Margo and Q run around Orlando, taking revenge on people who have wronged them by throwing dead fish into their houses or their cars, getting them in trouble by ratting them out to their parents and even shaving off someone’s eyebrow.

Q wakes up the next day looking forward to seeing Margo and hoping that romance will happen between them when he is met

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with the news that Margo has run away. After speaking with a detective and her parents, he goes looking for clues to her whereabouts.

This story is good, but not great because it is so similar to John Green’s other works.

Green’s characters are always the same: a typical boy meets or knows a spunky, unique, or weird girl who just too complicated to understand until the boy solves her "mystery."

In Quentin and Margo’s case, Margo was a girl who always leaves vague clues and “speaks in soliloquies.” Which was another thing that makes this book difficult, the characters are always switching between speaking like normal teenagers and Shakespeare.

Quentin and Margo: just another teen romance in Paper Towns

to buy different types of food.

The line to get into the park itself becomes incredibly long in a short amount of time. However, once in the park, the lines for the houses themselves are not quite as long.

The prices and ticket types are the same as those at 13th floor. So at Fear Farm, you get more for your money. The houses include themes such as chain saw mayhem, undead, and a scary clown house called Mouth of Madness. The workers here definitely are scary, and all of the houses at Fear Farm are pretty terrifying. I thought that chain saw mayhem was the most scary, because of the way that it was put together and how realistic it seemed. There are also some scary characters roaming the park, most notably Tremmors and Flinch, the two scary clowns who are always around Fear Farm.

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ITH SO MANY SHOOTINGS IN THE

past months, there are concerns that gun violence is on the rise in America. The topic is hotly debated, and has caused a deep divide among Americans, with liberals supporting stricter guns laws and conservatives advocating that the gun laws are fine as they are and should not be changed.

The FBI defines a mass shooting as three or more people killed by gunfire, and reports that there were 160 incidents involving active shooters between the years of 2000 to 2013. These shootings resulted in 1,043 casualties.

Of those, 486 were killed. All but two of these incidents involved a single shooter. Research done by Mother Jones shows that mass shootings have tripled since 2011.

The recent school shooting in Roseburg, Oregon was called Oregon’s worst shooting by The Oregonian.

Chris HarperMercer killed 10 people in 10 minutes at the Umpqua Community College campus.

The shooting was a shock for residents of the small town, unused to violence on this scale.

“It’s really nice in Roseburg. Fresh air and just a very green surrounding all around. I was honestly shocked when I heard about the shooting, especially since it was at a college campus,” Jade MynearAmos, a sophomore who lives in Springfield, Oregon during the summer, said.

In October, another Arizona shooting made headline news. One student was killed after Steven Jones, a freshman at NAU, open fired at a group of fraternity brothers in a dormitory parking lot. Robert Lynch, an alumni and NAU student, was in his apartment, only a ten minute walk away from where the shooting took place.

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OPINION 8 GUNS ON CAMPUS Two students discuss whether or not teachers should be allowed to carry guns on campus.

An override for the Cave Creek district was on the November 2 ballot. Much to the dismay of district employees, the override did not pass.

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Approximately 80 firefighters were needed to aid in putting out the fire, which is still burning.

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CREEKER After shootings like never the think one that at itNAU, has been 44,242 incidents of gun by violence andshowed that violent 6 GETTIN’ THROUGH THE would happen at your own conducted the FBI POLICE OFFICER ACCUSED OF ASSAULT 16 COFFEE JOINTS HOLIDAYS Roseburg, and Sandy Hook, there been 11,132 say deaths gun violence this year. school,” said has Lynch.

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11 SINCE YOU ASKED After bright blue and white lights were spotted Data gathered in 2014 Uniform Crime Report Learn more about VHP and the SPORTS over the Los Angeles area, many people Veteran Speakers they bring in. believed they had just witnessed a UFO. It was 22 HOCKEY MISSILE later revealed that the light was an unarmed MASS SHOOTING TRACKER GUN VIOLENCE ARCHIVE Taking a look at the undeTrident missile fired After from bright a Navyblue submarine. and white lights were spotted feated hockey team and their SPORTS over the Los Angeles area, many people season so far. believed they had just witnessed a UFO. It was 22 HOCKEY later revealed that the light was an unarmed Taking a look at the undeOPERATION KKK Trident missile fired from a Navy submarine.

23 ATHLETIC TRAINER feated hockey team and their MOTHER JONES SHOOTING RESEARCH Learn more about the season soFBI far.ACTIVE SHOOTER REPORT Hacker group Anonymous has begun to school athletic trainer, Jason release the names of members of the Klu Klux Klan. The group hasOPERATION also hackedKKK into multiple Erickson.

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hool is all about learning. Learning the n Theorem, why Shakespeare is the God eachers, and what the hundred years war o of the biggest lessons we learn are not we learn them through real world experionsibility and accountability are two charthat we acquire through having a job in . ours and five days a week, we sit at desks eacher lecture about a subject like math And that is all they are, subjects. Subjects te of Arizona requires for us to graduate, most colleges require for admission. We n about how to open a checking account be responsible with money, things we will graduation comes and goes. that having a part time job has helped me all of these essential skills. Filling out the paperwork once hired asks about what you have to pay in taxes, if any, and once that first pay stub arrives you see the amount that Uncle Sam takes out of each paycheck. Not to mention that there is actually money in your bank account that you had to open to get the job.

Now, the counselors try to help us with what the real world will be like, but that is all theoretical. When the money rolls in and the schedule comes out, these into play. Employers expect their to be at work on time, to dress lly (or in uniform), and to do ght. They do not cut teenagers se we are young, if we want a e have to do the job correctly. hould be a priority in our ge comes up quickly and e to stay up, so school be put on the backving a job can occasionhe balance between the does not have to. My parents e to “not bite off more than you can hout the balance between school and ems will arise. gs become overwhelming, work less. are not as mean and scary as the movies out to be, they can shorten hours to fit And if one cannot, another will be able to ate to the teen’s schedule. that first paycheck, proof that you can wn money, is a rite of passage where you d your parents for money. Even if you only y for gas, that is still a responsibility that er in life. g teaches students skills that school canmics might help, but it is still a scenario se not an experience. It is a rite of passage nt to have to earn their own money, and to tank of gas on their own. With a balanced work schedule, it is easy to do both.

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HIGH SCHOOL JOBS CAN AFFECT YOUR ACADEMICS Some kids get in high school, and immediately want a job, but having a job on top of homework could affect your academics.

During high school, your primary focus should be school work. You should not have to worry about having a job on top of school responsibilities. When you have a job, you spend a lot of time at work and getting ready for work, and end up doing homework during the passing periods.

High school is about getting the grades you need to get accepted into the college you really want to go to. The college you get into will determine the job you end up with.

Students tend to stress a lot during high school, especially when you are a junior and a senior because you are getting close to figuring out what college you want to go to. When we get jobs, we will stress more about when we will get our homework done or that test we still need to study for. Working should not cause more stress in your life.

One thing teens love is sleep. Once you have a job it tends to run a little late and once you get home, you just want to sleep, but you cannot because you still have homework to do. The next thing you know, is it is past twelve o’clock and you just finished homework and you have to get up at five in the morning.

We all have to go to school for a certain amount of time and then if we have work, we would not have any free time.

Students should have some time to relax after coming home from a long day. Most of the teenage population is not good at time management which is another reason many of us should not have a job while we are in high school. Most people work on the weekend and that leaves you with less free time to hang out with your friends and we all know how much we enjoy our friends’ company.

Some people need to work during high school to save money for college, or to help with family expenses. If that is the case, of course, they will have to get a job.

Also, some students say they want the job experience, but we should all enjoy our high school years while they last. We will be stuck with a job for the rest of our lives, so why not enjoy not having to worry about school and a job? High school is about having the time you need to get your homework done and keep your grades up.

Most of us want to be successful in high school, and get into the college we choose. We need to make the choices that will lead to success, and one of those choices should be to not work.

“We will be stuck with a job for the rest of our lives so why not enjoy not having to worry about school and a job?”

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THE REPORT CARD Video announcements With plenty of wit and on-screen “acting” that elicits chuckles all around the classroom, announcements deliver prompt information and some irrelevant side stories that prove their worth with amusement.

The video shots are great, but the news crew might want to work on capturing clear sound and less muffled voices.

B+ Rachel’s Challenge assembly The uncanny spirit of Rachel Joy Scott, the first victim of the Columbine High School massacre, lives on across the nation in the form of a challenge to schools: spread kindness and start a “chain reaction” of benevolence.

The presentation was moving and evocative, no doubt resonating with many in attendance.

Cactus Shadows has an opportunity to be a link in the chain, starting with this presentation.

A+ Fire drill While the organization can be commended, the method of evacuation is put into question: if it were an actual fire drill, the top priority should be to put distance between students and buildings. Every person flocking to one field, cramming through tight hallways and compact gate openings in a real emergency could cause more catastrophic consequences than its worth. It would be difficult for students, in danger and under pressure, to be “calm and orderly” when they smell smoke or see flames.

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OUT OF MIND AND BODY ASTRAL PROJECTION, SOMEtimes referred to as astral traveling, is an out of body experience that can occur while a person is awake.

Kimberly Bunch, a psychic-medium, uses astral projection to connect with her spiritual self. She described it as a way “to connect to your psychic abilities and to your soul/spirit for advancement.

“It is a spiritual quest that one chooses to be on. It's like a vision question,” said Bunch. “It is the discovery and independence with the self that matters most.

That takes you right back to source material with yourself.”

According to spiritscience.net, astral travel is often used to experience different realms of emotions. Most people experience more on a level of feeling, where they still feel connected with their body but are able to extend their mental reach.

“It’s so much like your still alive. You can see, you’re still there. You’re the same person, but you’re not in flesh and blood.

You don’t have your bones with you, you are just a spirit being,” Bunch explained.

Riata Wendt, a senior, astral travels when she meditates. She likes to lie down, meditate, and focus on all of her energy.

“I think about how small I am as one person in the universe, then the rest [projection] almost happens for me,” said Wendt.

In an article by The Mind Unleashed, it is stated that astral projection is caused by the pineal gland releasing Dimethyltryptamine, sometimes called DMT. DMT is what propels the soul out of the body when sleeping.

Despite what some may think, astral projection is not similar to lucid dreaming. Lucid dreaming is when someone is aware they are dreaming and can control some parts of their dream such as who you are, who you are with, where you are and what you are doing. “[Astral projection] is different because you are not dreaming, it is not a dream at all. You are basically awake and the experience is real. Wherever you begin doing it, say your bedroom, wherever you body is your conscious kinda steps outside. You can control your actions, but nothing else,” said Addy Pitman, a hypno therapist.

One way to practice astral projection is to keep a journal of dreams and remembering them. Bunch said that is “the easiest way to remember astral traveling because we leave our bodies every night when we sleep.”

“The thing is that astral travel is a connection that is literally a connection that each person has naturally within them to unlock and they often do it out of immediate fear, conflict, or a spiritual quest even,” said Bunch.

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“[Astral projection] is different because you are not dreaming, it is not a dream at all. You are basically awake and the experience is real.

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Foodie (pg. 19) November 2015 NOVEMBER EVENTS November 26-28

Southwest Arts Festival

Located at the Stagecoach Village, over 100 artist and craftsmen will be displaying and selling their works.

November 14

Mayday Parade Concert

Mayday Parade will be performing at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe.

Tickets start at $40.

November 15

Young Dubliners

The Young Dubliners will be hosting a concert at the Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix. Tickets start at $50.

November 13

Anything Goes

Desert Foothills Theatre will be putting on the production of “Anything Goes,” opening Friday. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $15 and the play will be performed at the Fine Arts Center.

November 18

Karaoke

Karaoke night at Harold’s Corral starting at 8 p.m. Free to attend.

November 26

Thanksgiving Dinner

Cartwright’s will be open Thanksgiving Day for full service. $55 for each guest, $18 for kids ages 5-12. Seating begins at 1:00.

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ally place my order, my meal came out within seven minutes after ordering.

I noticed right away that the presentation of the Classic Smash and fries that I ordered was really neat and nice to look at. At some burger joints, they just throw the patty, toppings, and bun SMAS together and slap it on a plate, but this and th definitely wasn’t the case here. The burger and fries had their own little trays on top of a bigger tray which just made everything easier to eat.

Overall my experience at Smashburger was ou To make it even more enjoyable, the burger was $1.99. I ended up only spending around eight dolla I were to rate Smashburger on a scale of 1-10 I wo at Smashburger I knew that Five Guys would have Smashburger.

Ordering at Five Guys was much easier, given tha the line and I received my food very soon after. T Hayden Loop definitely beat out Smashburger in the service category.

The workers were very enthusiastic and talkative and made me feel like I was one of their friends. Once I got my meal I got really excited because the burger looked extremely appetizing. However, the burger looked better than it tasted.

I ended up very unimpressed with how the burger actually tasted and it cost $6.89, which was more than Smashburger. “I couldn’t really taste the burger, it was more just the toppings that I could taste,” said Morgan Phillips a junior. Even though the burger didn’t satisfy me completely, I was very pleased with how the fries turned out even though I thought FIVE G they were a bit expensive at $3.79. at Smash They were very fresh and tasted like they were just taken out of the fryer.

I would give Five Guys a seven out of ten mostly because of the fast service and how also a little high for the quality of food that I recei would definitely recommend Five Guys to anyone

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MYSTERY SMOLDERS AMONG THE RUINS RIATA WENDT LOOKS OVER THE WRECK-

AGE of her family business, the Buffalo Chip Saloon. It is thought that someone intentionally set the building on fire. 4 NICOLE NERI

By Sierra Galindo

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N THE MORNING of November 26, two fires broke out at The Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse. The fire encompassed the main saloon and outside bar, leaving nearly the entire restaurant in ash and soot.

Riata Wendt, employee and daughter of the owner of The Chip, was on her way to work with Evan Peters, her boyfriend and also an employee, when the fire was being put out.

“My heart dropped when we pulled in,” said Wendt, “It was weird to see four cop cars and the front half of the build-

ing taped off. My heart sank immediately.”

Wendt’s father and owner of the restaurant, Larry Wendt, purchased The Buffalo Chip before she turned one yearold. The restaurant was first opened in 1951 as bar and bait shop and was only 800 square feet on approximately two thirds of an acre. Since being bought by the Wendt family, it has grown to 6,000 square feet on five acres of land. New features have been added since, such as the dance hall and the bull riders.

FAMILY ATMOSPHERE “It was always a fun atmosphere. [My

friend and I] got the job through the owner’s wife, and we’ve known her ever since we were little, so it was kinda a family atmosphere more than anything just because everyone knew each other.” said Erin Conway, senior and employee.

Investigators believe that the first fire was started at 6 a.m. in the women's bathroom from someone setting rolls of toilet paper on fire using cigarettes or matches.

After the fire department put out the first fire and was finishing up investigating, they found smoke coming from the attic which is where the second fire was.

Larry posted a message on the restau-

rant's official website that reads "Pray for The Buffalo Chip Family Staying Together.

We will do our best to take care of everyone."

“My dad is super strong, he’s just really resilient. He was in shock the first time about the fact that anyone could do this to 160 people. Not even just him, but for the holidays even and the amount of people with jobs here,” said Wendt.

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5 LGBT OUTREACH Local teen talks to reporter about his experiences coming out as a transgender, and the responses he received.

Early on Thanksgiving morning, two fires broke out at the Buffalo Chip Saloon. According to investigators, the fire was started by someone lighting toilet paper on fire with either matches or cigarettes.

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Alex LAGGREN Features Editor NEWS 3 SEVEN DEADLY SINS Abby CARDENAS News Editor OPINION The Winter Dance Show ran 9 DEATH PENALTY on December 10 and 11, Lindsey MURPHY Sports Editor Two students discuss featuring the theme: Seven whether the death penalty Nicole NERI Photo Editor Deadly Sins.is justified punishment.

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None of us were just Dynamite Lucas AIKIN Creeker Editor The story behind one of the about his experiencesjobs coming have been affected by the company and money has going to quit on it. We are all most secretiveout religions in the as a transgender, and the (I’m not a cannibal) fire. Donations can be made been worked out. They hope Tuna willing to help out, and I feel Lauren HAGGAR Opinion Editor country. responses he received. out to account #6105522 at to open up the back portion of like most places, if it wasn't Bedazzled rhinestone jeansthey would any Parkway Bank. All money the restaurant as soon as poslike a family vibe, Annalee BARNETT Food Editor CREEKER 6 EARTHQUAKES STRIKE collected will be evenly dis- sible, then begin to rebuild have just walked away from it 10 LOVELY LIGHTS house Three earthquakes hittributed Cave to the employees. and Bird found a new job, and not Sara WINDOM the Stylesaloon.

Editor Cave Creek decorates the valCreek on November 1, shakThe Wendt’s hope to have “Since it was like a fam- really cared as much,” said ley with Christmas lights and ing the community.

Portable urinal the restaurant openAlex after the ily, and Editor the Buffalo Chip all Conway.

LAGGREN Features decorations. investigation is over and all connected, nothing really A pair of socks OPINION FEATURES 9 DEATH PENALTY LOOKING AROUND at the debris of the fire, Riata Wendt points 12 WHAT MAKES A KILLER Two students discuss out furniture and fixtures that used to occupy the saloon. 4NICOLE NERI Find out the mystery behind whether the death penalty is the most famous monster: justified punishment. the serial killer.

SPOTLIGHT CREEKER 10CLAUS LOVELY LIGHTS 18 MALL SANTA Cave Creek the valLocal Mall Santa opens up decorates to leythe with Christmas lights and a reporter about true spirit of Christmas. decorations.

FEATURES 19 COMPANY DANCER 12 WHAT MAKES A KILLER Spotlighting Tatum Updegraff, Find out the mystery behind a senior, who preformed in the the most famous monster: Winter Dance Show. the serial killer.

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jobs have been affected by the fire. Donations can be made out to account #6105522 at any Parkway Bank. All money collected will be evenly distributed to the employees.

The Wendt’s hope to have the restaurant open after the investigation is over and all

issues with the insurance company and money has been worked out. They hope to open up the back portion of the restaurant as soon as possible, then begin to rebuild the saloon.

“Since it was like a family, and the Buffalo Chip all connected, nothing really

On December 2, a man was found dead with BUFFALO CHIP BURNING multiple gunshot wounds in a parking lot in DOWN east Phoenix. Detectives are still investigating Early on Thanksgiving morning, two fires broke the cause of theout shooting. at the Buffalo Chip Saloon. According to investigators, the fire was started by someone lighting toilet paper on fire with either matches or cigarettes.

BLACK LIVES MATTER

Dozens of Black Lives Matter protesters invaded a city council meeting on December SCOTTSDALE SALON ROBBERY 2. An hour into the meeting, the protester Two men were arrested on December 1 after stood up and began shouting and demanding robbing a salon at knife point on Black Friday. that Phoenix Police Department reveal more Scottsdale police have chosen not to release about the death of Rumain Brisbon, an African the exact location of the salon.

American who was shot by local police while he was unarmed. They continued to chant “Justice for Rumain” and “Black Lives Matter” as they left the council’s chambers.

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SAN BERNARDINO MASSACRE

Syred Farook and Tashfeen Malik open fired at a social service center in California on

17 were 4NICOLE NERIwounded.

NATIONAL

RUSSIAN PLANE SHOT DOWN A Russian Su-24 fighter jet was shot down over Turkey’s border along Syria on November PARIS ATTACKS 24. In response to the shooting, Russian On November 13, a series of terrorist attacks president Vladimir Putin has banned charter occured at an arena in Paris and a suburb just flights to and from Turkey and has told travel outside of Paris. Islamic State terrorists have agencies to no longer in the Turkey. claimedoffer thatholidays they were ones responsible for the attack.

PLANNED PARENTHOOD SANkilled BERNARDINO Three people were in a shootingMASSACRE at

the Planned Parenthood clinicand in Colorado Syred Farook Tashfeen Malik open fired Springs, Colorado.

Lewis Dear, the at a Robert social service center in California on man responsible for the shooting, had his firstfound dead and December 2. 14 people were formal hearing on December 7.

17 were wounded.

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22 FALCONS FOR THE CURE Learn more about the charity behind the yearly tradition, Powderpuff flag football.

changed. None of us were just BLACK LIVES MATTER going to quit on it. WePARIS are all ATTACKS Dozens of Black Lives Matter protesters willing to help out, and I feel invaded a city council attacks meeting on December On November 13, a series of terrorist 2. Anin hour into thea meeting, the protester like most places, if it occured wasn't at an arena Paris and suburb just up State and began shouting Islamic terrorists have and demanding like a family vibe, theyoutside would of Paris.stood that Phoenix Police Department reveal more have just walked away claimed from it that they were the ones responsible for the attack. about the death of Rumain Brisbon, an African and found a new job, and not American who was shot by local police while he was unarmed. They continued to chant really cared as much,” said “Justice for Rumain” and “Black Lives Matter” Conway. as they left the council’s chambers.

out furniture and fixtures that used to occupy the saloon.

22 FALCONS FOR THE CURE DANCER 19 COMPANY Learn more about the char-Tatum Updegraff, Spotlighting ity behind the yearly tradition, a senior, who preformed in the Powderpuff flag football.

Winter Dance Show.

SPORTS 21 PRODIGY BICKLE Caitlin Bickle, a sophomore, has already had college offers because of her basketball skills.

On December 2, a man was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds in a parking lot in east Phoenix. Detectives are still investigating the cause of the shooting.

LOOKING AROUND at the debris of the fire, Riata WendtDecember points 2. 14 people were found dead and

20 ROCK THE DISTRICT FOODIE at the Find out what happened local concert and artist who 18the PERFECT COOKIES RECALLING MEMORIES of their time working at the performed.

Learn tips and tricks of mak- Evan Peters and Riata Wendt hold hands as they restuarant, ing the perfect batch look cookies. over the remains of the Buffalo Chip. 4NICOLE NERI SPORTS 21 PRODIGY BICKLE SPOTLIGHT Caitlin Bickle, a18 sophomore, MALL SANTA CLAUS has already hadLocal college Malloffers Santa opens up to because of herabasketball reporter about the true spirit skills. of Christmas.

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Two men were arrested on December 1 after robbing a salon at knife point on Black Friday.

Scottsdale police have chosen not to release the exact location of the salon.

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RECALLING MEMORIES of their time working at the

restuarant, Evan Peters and Riata Wendt hold hands as they look over the remains of the Buffalo Chip. 4NICOLE NERI

CACTUS A THE Russian Su-24 SHADOWS fighter jet wasPRESS shot down over Turkey’s border along Syria on November 24. In response to the shooting, Russian president Vladimir Putin has banned charter flights to and from Turkey and has told travel agencies to no longer offer holidays in Turkey.

PLANNED PARENTHOOD Three people were killed in a shooting at the Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Robert Lewis Dear, the man responsible for the shooting, had his first formal hearing on December 7.

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Serial killers slashing their way into legend

ERIAL KILLERS HAVE BEEN AROUND FOR GENERATIONS AND THEY COULD BE RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER

y Kayla Christenson

§ staff writer

The nice guy next door, the sweet dy down the hall, the cute boy a coue doors down -- most would never uspect them of being serial killers. Yet, story has shown that many serial killrs have led normal lives, without creatg any suspicion as to who they really ere.

Examples can be found in some of he most famous serial killers like Ted undy and Jeffrey Dahmer. According www.dailymail.co.uk, people who ere neighbors of these men were uestioned at the time and said they ouldn't of ever guessed they did such orrible things.

Both of these men killed innocent eople in very disturbing ways. Most eople do not understand why serial llers do the things they do. According www.psychologytoday.com, many erial killers are sociopaths, or have ultiple personality disorders, or ome other kind of psychosis. “There no organic identifier in the brain that oints to the source of this psychosis,” ays Mary Pat Swinford, the school psyhologist.

Ted Bundy is famous for the number

HELENE JEGADO The pious poisoner

Believed to have murdered 36 people over the period of 18 years.

LONNIE DAVID The Grim Sleeper Murdered ten people

BIBLE JOHN Believed to have murdered three women in Scotland

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of people he killed. He is said to have killed over 100 girls, but only confessed to 30. He died in the electric chair in 1989.

BUNDY PLEADS FOR HELP Bundy lured his victims by flirting with them and, since he was handsome, they followed. He also convinced them by faking an accident and saying he was hurt and needed help. Bundy was eventually caught because he was a prime suspect in many unsolved murders. He went on trial and denied the allegations, but finally confessed. He was charged with three death sentences in two separate trials in Florida. The fact that Bundy was able to persuade his victims so easily is likely because he was highly intelligent.

“Serial killers are typically rational and often highly intelligent people,” Swinford said. Their intelligence is what allows them to do what they do and not get caught for a long time.

Jeffrey Dahmer, another famous serial killer, targeted boys and young men. He also was able to lure his victims to his house with little resistance because no one guessed he was a killer.

Most people remember Dahmer because of the strange things he did with his victims. “I know who Jeffrey Dahmer is, he ate hearts,” said Rachel Rodriguez, a junior. His house hid multiple bodies and body parts scattered in certain places of his apartment. There were two heads in the fridge. Two torsos in the freezer. And organs in the pantry.

MULTIPLE PERSONALITIES Dahmer was diagnosed with multiple personality disorder and it is said this was what caused the urge to kill.

“Personality disorder is almost always associated with personal and social alienation,” said Swinford.

He was sentenced to 16 terms of life and an inmate killed him in prison. “I believe that a life in prison is worse than getting an easy way out, but I guess the ultimate price to society would be the death penalty so yes I do think that they got what they deserved,” said Rodriguez.

Swinford believes otherwise. “They do not deserve to die but should be separated from society and receive intensive treatment both physically and mentally.”

WEIRD SERIAL KILLER NAMES

The Doodler Bible John Servant Girl Annihilator The Grim Sleeper Doctor Death The Sadistic Aristocrat Angel of Death PeeWee Barbie Metal Fang The Pious Poisoner U ALEX ARIAS

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By Sierra Galindo

§ editor in chief

Serial killers are at the forefront of media with popular television shows such as Dexter and cult classic movies like Friday the 13th. The rise in popularity of serial killers has led to the romanticization of them.

Tia Dorfman, a junior, believes that people are drawn to serial killers because of the way serial killers think.

“They are so precise, they are so well planned and thought out that some are actually crazier than others. The different plans that the serial killers have are just fascinating even though they kill people in the process,” said Dorfman, “I’m attracted to serial killers because I just think, like I said about the precision and how intelligent they may be, I think people are attracted to the intelligence.”

Geoffrey Girard, author of Cain’s Blood and Project Cain, two books based around serial killers, believes that people are attracted to serial killers because of morbid curiosity. “[People are attracted to serial killers for] the same reason we check out traffic accidents, gape at Holocaust footage, and spend our dollars on slasher films and novels. Our macabre and innate fascination with someone else’s demise,” said Girard in an interview with The Qwillery.

Jade Mayer-Amos, a sophomore, said something similar to Girard.

Amos said that the mystery behind the killers is what makes them so interesting.

In an interview with The Telegraph, Jeff Lindsay, author of the Dexter books that have turned into a hit show on Showtime, said he was worried that people romanticize his serial killer Dexter because they mistakenly think the character is "nice."

“He's attractive because he's dangerous. It's a mistake to think that Dexter is nice. He's not nice - people romanticize him. He's a serial killer.

We like him because he has a code that make us feel better about him,” said Lindsay.

According to an article by Leon Seltzer for Psychology Today, women are attracted to serial killers because they believe their love can somehow “cure” the killer’s cruelty. They may also be attracted to them because they are looking for a way into the spotlight or they can not find love in the traditional sense.

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NEWS 3 SPANISH CLUB Learn more about the club and activites they do outside of campus.

4 STUDENT STORE Find out more about the student run store and the loophole they found to be able to sell junk food.

5 DANCE SHOW Student dancers choreograph their own pieces for the end of the year dance show.

OPINION 9 STAR WARS Two students discuss whether Disney owning the Star Wars franchise is helping it or hurting it.

8 (UN)HAPPY BIRTHDAY A writer gives her take on sharing a birthday with a holiday.

CREEKER 12 IT’S THE CLIMB A look at Black Mountain Adventures, which features rock climbing, mountain biking, and hiking.

FEATURES 10 UP AND COMING Learn more about new technological advances from the Consumer Electronics Show.

FOODIE 16 WHICH SANDWICH Smackdown between two popular sub sandwich shops.

SPOTLIGHT 18 BREAK OUT ARTIST Spotlighting student artist, Madison Garrigus.

19 MR. X GAMES Find out who won the all boy beauty pageant and title of Mr. X Games.

20 HUMANS OF CSHS

Spotlighting random students around campus.

SPORTS 22 BALL IS LIFE A look into winter season of girls basketball.

23 SNOWBOARDING FOR DUMMIES Learn more about the art of snowboarding.

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What is ideal Valentine’s Day candy?

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“WHITE WALLS” BURNED DOWN

Kit Kats

An old Dick Van Dyke studio off of Carefree highway burned down January 30. This abandoned building was used a backdrop for many photo shoots and even a movie.

Sweethearts Chocolate Super dark chocolate

SATANISTS V. PHX CITY COUNCIL

Chocolate covered strawberries

Four Phoenix city councilmen have stopped followers of the Satanic temple from leading the opening prayer at a council meeting in a 5-4 vote.

Before meetings, the council will now have a moment of silent prayer.

TUNA Gummie hearts Good n plenty

SHORTAGE OF POLICE OFFICERS

Sweet tarts Twizzlers

WAR REFUGEES CREATE IMMIGRATION CRISIS IN EUROPE continued from page 1

THE NUMBERS

Refugees are processed for resettlement by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the U.S. Embassy, or another government agency. According to the UNHCR, since 2011, the number of refugees globally has grown by 40%, the largest increase since the United Nations began tracking these numbers. This translates to 59.5 million people who have been displaced as a result of persecution, violence, conflict or human rights violations - the most in recent history.

More than 14 million people had gained official refugee status as of 2014 and now live in other countries, often as second-class citizens. According to the U.S. Department of State, in 2015 alone, 69,933 refugees resettled into the United States. But that number pales in comparison to other host countries. The UNHCR reports that the top three host countries — Turkey, Pakistan, and Lebanon — are now home to 30% of refugees worldwide. The top 10 host countries harbor 57% of all refugees.

U.S. PROCESS FOR REFUGEES

Cases for resettlement must be presented to the Department of Homeland Security, and if admissible, the prospective refugee will undergo security background and medical checks before being resettled.

Resettlement depends on whether the refugee has any family in the country, or if they are of a certain religious background or identity. Applicants are usually placed with a “sponsor,” who is someone who knows the refugee, but if there is no one to sponsor the refugee, they will be placed in a respective area to their background. Refugees are periodically checked in on, and if they are living with any sponsors, the sponsor must report back to the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants.

“From a moral standpoint, we’re handling immigration better than most countries, but overall we could improve,” said Josh Morales, a senior. Morales believes the United States is taking on refugees in an appropriate fashion, but some systems dealing with immigration require revising.

Angeli also feels the system needs attention. “Something’s not working. I would say the immigration policy definitely needs reform,” said Angeli.

REFUGEE OR ASYLEE?

A refugee, as defined by the American Immigration Council, is a person who is unable or unwilling to return to his or her home country because of a “‘well-founded fear of persecution’ due to race, membership in a particular social group, political opinion, religion, or national origin.” People applying under refugee status are not currently in the United States or the country they wish to enter, but are looking to enter based under being a prospective refugee.

The crucial difference between a refugee and an asylee, is the location of the person while they are applying for either status. To be considered an asylee, one must fit the requirements of living under threat of persecution as a refugee and must already be present in the United States or be requesting admission into the country at a port of entry. Asylees do not need legal immigration status to apply for protection.

Anyone can apply for asylum status regardless of their arrival method in the United States or their current immigration status. Asylum must be applied for within one year of the date of their last arrival in the United States, unless critical circumstances affect the application process.

Several challenges refugees face when immigrating to the United States include learning and speaking English, securing a steady job, transportation, and cultural barriers. Several government programs assist in aid to refugees, but as of now it is uncertain what the future for refugees and the countries that host them will be.

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Detectives have been put back on patrol due to a shortage of approximately 700 officers. Phoenix Police Chief Joe Yahner announced the mandatory “specialty-to-patrol” program in a departmental memo last week. The rotation has no set end date.

TRIPLE ARMED ROBBERY Phoenix police are currently searching for a trio of men that were involved in the armed robbery of three different convenience stores.

NATIONAL UK TO WIRE TAP IN US An agreement is being negotiated between the United States and Britain that would allow British officials to access archived e-mails to intercept live communications that involve British suspects.

GUANTANAMO BAY UPDATE A military task force of 2,000 is now holding just 91 prisoners, a number expected to drop by a third this summer.

ZIKA VIRUS The Zika virus, which came from mosquitoes native to the Zika forest in Uganda, has cropped in the United States. The first case of the Zika virus was transmitted sexually by a Texas citizen.

TWITTER NOW SEEKING TERRORISTS On February 5, Twitter announced that it would start using spam-fighting technology to track accounts that are promoting terrorist activity.

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Opinion (pg. 9) February 2016

THE FORCE AWAKENS IS BETTER THAN EVER

Disney has brought Star Wars back to theaters, which is great for the thousands of Star Wars fans who have been waiting for this moment since the release of Return of the Jedi.

The Force Awakens has brought many new actors into the Star Wars franchise, which will help to phase out the original trilogy cast. Many have stated that The Force Awakens is not similar to A New Hope. It does share its similarities, but Disney could be doing this to appeal to the next generation of fans or for viewers that have never seen any Star Wars film before.

Prior knowledge of the original trilogy before viewing The Force Awakens is unnecessary to understand the story, but it may help supplement the new material. The newer film focuses on an new set of heroes, and while it helps to know characters like Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Princess Leia Organa, they are only supporting characters. Their story has already been told making them like Ben Kenobi, whose backstory was not revealed until the release of the prequels.

The widely popular Expanded universe that was supported by a large amount of books and comics were the original canon, until Disney took over and created their own canon universe. Disney has chosen new authors for its canon books, which have created many new and exciting adventures of characters new and old. Disney also plans continue to print the now non-canon novels, under the mantle of “Legends” with a large stripe on the outside cover to signify the difference.

The current ongoing cartoon “Rebels” has been met with positive reviews because it was a quick replacement for the previous series “The Clone Wars.” Rebels continues the story of the Disney canon universe, as well as including and developing Clone Wars characters. Disney’s direction with the show is giving hints at their future plans, as well as acknowledging the original works.

The video games created under Disney’s control have been managed by major game publishers, like Electronic Arts. Control of various game series such like Star Wars: Battlefront are being continued by these new publishers.

EA has brought a fresh new spin to the Battlefront franchise by supplementing many tools from their previous independent properties.

There are some problems with Disney’s control of the franchise, such as the replacement of the original story set after Return of the Jedi, but still using material from it in a different fashion. The closure of Lucasarts, ending the production of many Star Wars video games before they could be released, was also seen as a major problem.

Disney has had its ups and downs trying to continue the franchise based on the legacy and impact it is shown to have. They are doing their very best to please the fans that have stayed with this franchise from the start and those who are now coming in.

“EA has brought a fresh new spin to the Battlefront franchise by supplementing many tools from their previous independent properties.”

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DISNEY DESTROYED STAR WARS ALEXANDER LAGGREN and SIERRA GALINDO take on whether or not the newest Star Wars movie was a success.

SEE IT MY WAY

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Along time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, there was a different storyline imagined for the Star Wars sequels.

I have been a fan of Star Wars since I was in middle school. I read every character, costume, weapon and movie guide out there. I poured over every book out there about Star Wars and after George Lucas sold the rights to Disney, I felt betrayed.

When news came that sequels were in the making, I was generally apathetic because J.J. Abrams had decided that all of the expanded universe books written not canon and no longer held any correlation to the Star Wars story.

In the original sequel story, written

by Kevin Anderson and Rebecca Moesta, the reader follows the adventures of Jacen and Jaina Solo. A New Republic was in place, founded by Luke Skywalker, and it fought the last of the Galactic Empire. This story nicely followed the events of Return of the Jedi, while still maintaining an original story with new, authentic characters.

Despite my adoration for the original story arc, I do think that Abram’s story is still good, but it does steal ideas from the original arc that are out of place.

For instance, Kylo Ren being named Ben Solo is out of place for both Han and Leia. Luke was the only one who really had a connection to Obi-wan “Ben” Kenobi; Leia knew of Ben but not personally, while Han had only dealt with him the few days they traveled to Alderaan. In the original story, Luke had named his child Ben. Similarly, by getting rid of the expanded universe, it leaves some unanswered questions about Han Solo or Princess Leia’s pasts. One of the best things about the expanded universe comics and novels was how much the reader was able to learn about their favorite characters.

Death Troopers by Joe Schreiber is one of my favorite expanded universe books because it includes young Han Solo and Chewbacca. After reading that book, I felt like I knew Han and Chewie a bit better because I got to experience something that happened to them before they met Luke and Leia.

Confusion has also come about in regards to the validity of video games and shows that were made after the release of the prequels, such as the cartoon Clone Wars which follows the adventures of Anakin and Obi Wan. If the expanded universe was deemed not canon, does that include other movies and shows?

“I have been a fan of Star Wars since I was in middle school. I read every character, costume, weapon and movie guide out there. I poured over every book out there about Star Wars and after George Lucas the rights to Disney, I felt betrayed. ”

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Mr. Cactus shadows With lots of interesting acts and unique outfits, the boys strutted their stuff to compete for the title of Mr. Cactus Shadows. But, the show ran a little long due to the amount of contestants.

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PARTICIPATION IN DRESS UP DAYS

The Hoopcoming dress up days included many fun themes such as dress like a biker day and flannel day.

There was some participation but there seemed to be a lack of interest from the student body which made the days a little less exciting.

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From singing to dancing, students premiered their talents while helpin raise money for the IB program. Many awards were given such as best overa which was awarded Bobbi Kerr. In addit Gabriella Payne wo best non vocal for tapping, best vocal award was given to Abby Walker and Rachel Dutcher, an lastly the audience favorite was Sarah Mahinay. Despite minor technical difficulties,the show was a success.

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tangled and frizzy. I’d consider that a bad hair day,” said Alyssa Chavka, a sophomore.

One fix to this problem is using a common household item. According to Diether, “If you are really out of luck and you can’t find anything, lotion! Use lotion, just put in and it’ll help calm it. That works wonders.”

Another solution to frizzy hair is using products from brands such as Garnier, Fructis, Aussie, and John Frieda. Although it seems a bit unconventional, lotion has properties similar to these serums. Even though lotion does not have the same benefits as many of these concoctions, it is a quick fix for frizzy hair.

When there seems to be simply no solution, “My tip for others would be to put your hair in a bun or braid,” said Hannah Schmitz, a sophomore.

Braids range anywhere from a simple french braid to a more complex milkmaid braid. Sea salt sprays and other products can help these braids stay in place and, when the braid is out the next day, natural looking beach waves will result.

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with a bad hair day by throwing it up in a pony tail or braid.

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Sierra Galindo shares her experience of shopping name brand items versus off brand.

Living on a student budget is hard, but buying clothes is harder when shoes and dresses can be up to $200.

Buying knock offs of expensive clothes definitely has its benefits. Knock offs are usually cheaper, and easier to get, while still looking good, but what it lacks in price it also might lack in quality.

For the longest time, I would buy knock offs of Doc Marten combat boots because I figured “hey, it looks the same as the real deal but it’s definitely cheaper.” About six months later, the shoes would fall apart or a zipper would break and suddenly it seemed better to simply invest in authentic boots.

It has been about two months since I got my real Doc Martens and the shoes are still practically new. Granted, I have made sure to take care of them; shine them every two weeks, made sure I broke them in properly.

I’ve learned over the years that some-

times it is worth it to splurge and buy the name brand item. Of course the quality is better, and the material it is made with is more durable.

Most knock off boots will be made with a cheap, flimsy, faux leather that easily rips and scuffs. Because I like to wear the same pair of boots every day, I have had the inner soles of the shoes wear down to nothing. Once, I could even feel the wood in the shoe every time I walked.

In other shoes, I have had the rubber soles wear down so that there was no traction when I walked. These are just the kind of dilemmas one may have to deal with when buying knock offs.

Luckily, with my real Docs, I do not have to deal with these. The outer and inner soles are still intact and the soft leather it was made with is more resistant to scuffs. Overall, I would recommend buying brand name over knock offs.

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SIERRA GALINDO reviews the annual Renaissance Festival which showcases comedy, stunts, drama, and crafting. It occurs every Saturday and Sunday until March 27.

THE RENAISSANCE FAIRE SHOWCASES odd ancient acts. Some are, more or less, historically accurate and some are just for fun. Fire eating was not a mainstay of 15th century life, but is still a curiosity for any audience. 4SIERRA GALINDO

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OR 28 years, the Arizona Renaissance Festival has been entertaining people from all over the state.

Covering over 30 acres of desert, with a jousting arena, banquet hall, and 13 stages all offering a variety of shows from comedy, stunts, tutorials, crafting, and drama, the fair attracts an average of 250,000 visitors each year.

“The best part about the festival was how you could walk around the entire place as many times as you want, and you would still never run out of things to do,” said Chase Critcher, a senior.

Some more known acts include The Ded Bob Show, featuring the tiny talking skeleton named Bob who picks on and taunts audience members. Hey Nunnie Nunnie!

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is another comedy show featuring Sister Philomenia and Mother Redempta, who poke fun at old Catholic traditions and bible stories. “[Hey Nunnie Nunnie!] was really funny in ways I didn’t expect,” said Critcher. “A lot of the humor ended up being puns, but as the show went on they got more creative with it.”

An Artisan Marketplace is the main attraction, offering over 200 types of handcrafted items such as jewelry, journals, art pieces, candles, and clothes. Services such as blacksmithing, glass blowing, hair braiding, tarot reading, and psychic readings are also available.

“At the Renaissance Festival, the audience is a special guest in another place and time,” said Sanja Malinovic, festival media

manager.

Twig the Fairy, a well known character across most Renaissance faires, has her own shop with books and fairy bottles full of glitter.

She walks around the festival, taking pictures with people, blowing bubbles, and spreading glitter all around.

“It’s always fun to see the people who go all out and dress up,” said Conner Bijak, a senior.

Another event that guests can attend is The Pleasure Feast, which is a five course meal offered with live music and a comedy show. The feast is all you can eat and comes with a free souvenir.

The Renaissance Festival is every Saturday and Sunday, and runs until March 27.

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There are many movie reboots and remakes being released throughout the remainder of 2016. A movie that’s already been remade once is getting another look. All Quiet On the Western Front is a World War I movie that was first released in 1930, then remade in 1979, is now expected to open in theaters some time this year.

A reboot of Ghostbusters is also due for release in July, starring an all-female cast. Beauty and the Beast, a Disney animated film released in 1991, is being shot as a live-action film. It is expected to be released in March of 2017.

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THE SECOND COMING OF YEEZUS Kanye West, the rapper, partnered with Adidas to create a clothing line. Fans paid high prices for the clothes, including a $3,800 jacket and $600 boots. Even with these prices, many items sold out within hours.

Some fans complained that the high prices made the clothes inaccessible to most of Kanye’s fans. The Daily Mail reported that one fan tweeted an aggravated rhyme at Kanye, “All I wanted was your shoes man, but I can't, that's my whole check man, and it cost more than my rent man.”

The collection included the Yeezy shoe, which can retail for over a hundred dollars.

The clothing line is sold through different stores and websites and does not have its own distribution.

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GO BIG OR GO HOME Over the past five years, each new generation of mobile phone grows in size. The trend originated from the Andriod company, and was recently adopted by Apple to compete with other companies.

With the increased size, some say that visibility and productivity is increased. The larger screens were extremely relevant in the iPhone vs Android debate, but with large screens available for both, the argument has become obsolete.

Phones have gone from being able to fit in your pocket to now needing to be held with two hands or needing a stand for them. Then again, a phone is no longer a phone nowadays. They are also tablets, laptops, and televisions.

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HELP ME, HELP YOU, HELP THE PLANET “Ultimately, it is up to the students to come together and make the effort to recycling more at the school, but it is also an individual’s duty to recycle.”

Everyone knows and has seen it: the blue bin with a white triangle. A beacon signalizing that you can recycle your products here. They are everywhere, shopping malls, parks, and neighborhoods. The only place you can not find them is on school campus.

Considering that recyclables such as papers and plastic bottles can be found virtually anywhere in a school, it seems only logical that there be a place specifically designated to recycle them. Instead, it is up to the teacher whether or not they want to put a bin in their room and if they have one, it is up to the teacher to empty it themselves.

In previous years, there have been efforts made to recycle more, typically led by Student Council or the Sustainability Club. These were abandoned when it became too much for the clubs and the students to handle.

Recycling efforts have been good so far, most teachers do have recycling bin in their room or they find ways to reuse worksheet paper and scantrons, but like most efforts, there is room for improvement. A larger recycling effort could help benefit the school by cutting costs.

In most cases, recycling services costs less than what most schools pay for waste disposal.

Occasionally grants are also offered by some organizations, such as the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), to schools who put together a recycling event.

It is a good habit for students to get into, making them be more environment conscious.

Incentives could be given to students who create new or innovative ways to recycle and reuse their materials. Plus, it could create an easy way for students to get volunteering hours.

Education also plays an important role when it comes to getting the student body and faculty involved. Teach people how recycling helps the environment greatly by decreasing the amount of material put into landfills and cutting greenhouse emissions. Of course, it is also crucial to inform students what can and cannot be recycled.

Ultimately, it is up to the students to come together and make the effort to recycle more at the school, but it is also an individual’s duty to recycle. The ADEQ has locator on their website of facilities where people can take their plastic bags, trays and bottles. They also have a recycling event toolkit to help students and clubs plan their event. As the saying goes: Earth is our home, so let’s take care of it.

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News (pg. 5) April 2016 LITERARY MAGAZINE EDITORS SAM KOTOWSKI AND LOGAN LARKIN, decide the final design of the publication and work to finish the spreads. After the trip to New York, members brought back design ideas and critiques from judges, giving them the opportunity to make it gold crown worthy. The final product will be available to students and faculty on May 10 at the release party at Janey's Coffee House.

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ITH the award-winning Shadows Literary Magazine scheduled for release in May, members of the club gather to put finishing touches and prepare the magazine for printing.

WHAT MAKES AN AWARDWINNING MAGAZINE Lit Mag has won several national awards, with their most recent being a Silver Crown from Columbia Scholastic Press for last year’s magazine, Echo. The magazine has won three Gold and one Silver crown from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, and three Pacemaker Awards from the National Scholastic Press Association, making it one of the top ten magazines in the country.

Awards are presented in March of each year, at a high school journalism convention on the campus of Columbia University. Students from all three school publications have attended this convention for the past eight years. For the past four years, the CS Press newspaper has been awarded a Gold Crown.

“To create an award-winning magazine every year takes a tremendous commitment from the staff,” said Lori Hart, club adviser. “These students work diligently to ensure the magazine is filled with works that are both technically sound and thought-provoking.”

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The trip consisted of 28 students who spent five days in New York City to both attend classes at Columbia, and to explore the city. Over 350 classes were taught by professional journalists, photographers, advisers from other schools, and a few professors from other universities.

The classes that were offered were broken down into categories for news, yearbook, magazine, digital media, law and ethics, and advisers. There were also classes that taught journalism students how to fund their publications, and how to design spreads.

“In New York, I took a lot of design classes because I really didn’t know how to use InDesign and Photoshop, and when I came back I knew how to do a lot more than I did before. I learned a lot about aesthetic and what looks good in a magazine,” Sam Kotowski, Editor-in-Chief said.

HOW TO: FUNDING AND DESIGN Despite a lack of funding from the school, Literary Magazine has combatted financial difficulties with fundraisers, activities, and sponsored events to raise money towards the publication of the magazine. Students who went to New York, brought back ideas regarding how to raise money in time for the release of the magazine.

The magazine is made entirely by students, and includes all student artwork

and literature. All submitted works are put through a grading system to determine whether it will claim a spot in the magazine.

“We put everything into categories and score it for originality, craft, stuff like that. From there we get a number and that number determines whether or not it gets into the magazine,” said Kotowski.

Lit mag meetings can involve anything from critiquing art and literature to putting the spread together on the computers.

“We use InDesign to actually put the stories with their corresponding pictures.

It’s easy if you know what to do, but it’s actually kind of difficult to do at first,” said Sofia Hunley, a member of the club.

MAKING THE FINISHING TOUCHES As the publication date of the magazine approaches, the publication party, which is scheduled for May 10, will take place at Janey’s coffee house in Cave Creek. All writers, photographers, and artists whose work was chosen to be in the magazine are invited to a party celebrating the magazine.

Hart has overseen the entire process of creating a successful literary magazine.

“The kids do most of the work. I oversee everything, but it's all their ideas and hard work,” said Hart.

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“When women speak up, we have to take them seriusly and sometimes we on't know if they are tellng the truth or not,” said Molly Gum, an English eacher.

place in East High, the original high school, but will have a whole new cast.

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hannels have complained bout this system, like how hey get strikes on videos hat are completely legal, r how it can take weeks or ven months to get in conact with YouTube. Many opular channels have made videos that criticize ouTube for being “lazy” when it comes to their polcies.

One of these videos was made by a film critic, Doug Walker on the account Channel Awesome.” Walker ad said one of his movie eviews, which was uploaded egally, had received a copyght strike.

“A lot of people actuly make jobs out of their ouTube channels, and it’s ot fair to those people to ust let these issues connue,” says Haley Bayuk, a unior. Due to the backlash nd criticism the site has ttracted over these issues, eople working over at ouTube have made promes to change the way fair se is managed.

The presidential candidate Ted Cruz has become the punch line of an ongoing joke where people have been comparing him to the Zodiac Killer. These comments began in 2013, and have resurfaced recently due to the fact that he is running in presidential election.

These remarks are proven to be false, because Cruz was born in 1970 and the Zodiac Killer was active from 1968 to 1969.

Though the Zodiac Killer was active before Ted Cruz was born, a small percentage of voters have started to believe the claims.

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Back at it again with the new memes Daniel Lara became famous after his friend, Josh Holz snapchatted videos of him after class, saying “Damn Daniel, back at it again with the white Vans” in a funny voice. A few days after, Holz made a compilation and posted it to twitter. After gaining thousands of hits, Holz and Lara, both freshman in highschool, made it a daily custom and the people on Holz’s snapchat requested he keep it up.

On February 24, they were guests on The Ellen Show, where they were gifted with an unlimited supply of Van shoes. Holz and Lara later gave their lifetime supply of Vans to their local children’s hospital.

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Leo and Oscar: A Love Story Leonardo DiCaprio winning an Oscar at the Academy Awards in March has brought the end of an era for many on the internet and social media. For years, there have been memes and jokes made about DiCaprio never winning an Oscar, regardless of how well his acting was.

These comments had become commonplace throughout DiCaprio’s career. Now it seems that although these comments are now dead, the are some coming out of the recent news.

Many have taken this moment and turned it around, now making jokes about the actor finally receiving his Oscar.

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by the current owners Roxanne and Steve Vise.

“It was tough [to be in the location] because it was next to Jamie’s so it’s kinda hidden and we get better exposure here,” said Kendra Laguna, a worker.

Being located in Frontier Town, a lot of business is brought by events such as bands performing or parties taking place is nearby restaurants.

When walking into the store, there are approximately 500 candles throughout the small room.

Because of this, organizing the candles can sometimes be difficult for the employees.

“It takes logic and creativity, it's a little bit of chaos and organization,” said Ellen Schulte, an employee, with a giggle.

The workers themselves do not make the candles, only the owners can because of the logic and skill it

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“Some people think you can grab essential oils, put it in wax and light it but that is really bad because it can be toxic or combust,” said Laguna.

Sitting in the back of the candle store are giant melters and cups to fill the wax with. Customers are welcome to look, but it is closed off due to safety reasons.

“This time of year a couple hundred customers will come in a day,” said Schulte. In the summer it slows down since it is so hot in Arizona but from October to April the store sells thousands of candles.

“When we close the store we need to unplug and turn off everything including the melters and when we open they will ask us to turn on the melters,” said Laguna. Most of closing and opening is contained with the owners since they understand the melters and process of making the candles.

BINKLEYS 2.0

SIERRA GALINDO reports on Binkley’s move to downtown Phoenix BINKLEY’S RESTAURANT, owned by chef Kevin Binkley, who has earned national recognition for his unique menu offerings, will be relocating to central Phoenix this summer in order to revamp and work on creating a better experience for the customers.

Binkley currently runs four different restaurants under his name.

Binkley’s Restaurant has been written about in the New York Times, called the “Best Place to take a Foodie” by the Phoenix New Times, and was on the “Best 2015 for fine-dining value” list by AzCentral. Binkley himself has been a James Beard Foundation finalist for four years straight.

“It’s interesting [having Binkley as an uncle] because I get to go to all of the events, but it can also be really stressful since he is under so much stress and so is our family, especially with all of the restaurant business,” said Julia Blankenship, a sophomore and niece of Binkley.

Binkley is relocating to Midtown because it is what he considers to be his “best centralized location.”

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He wants to move out of a stripmall, make his restaurant easier to access, and is looking to make his original concept “greater and better.”

“I think it [the experience] can be a little more interesting,” said Binkley.

He also wants to make the kitchen more a part of the dining room and to give his clients a better experience from start to finish.

Customers can expect a smaller seating of about 20 people, and every day the menu will change just a little bit, so that new clients will not know what it is beforehand. “[Binkley] seems really excited and happy about it, so I’m very supportive of it and I’m sure it will be good,” said Blankenship.

In addition to Binkley’s, he also has three other restaurants, Bink’s Midtown, and Bink’s Kitchen and Bar, and Cafe Bink. There are no current plans to change or close these other restaurants.

Binkley’s Cave Creek will be closing sometime in July and reopening at its Midtown location ideally in October.

The business started in Decem 2011, but owner Crystal Topham passion for cycling all her life. En mountain biking in the town of C Topham uses her business to ex community.

“I know the owner personally a such a great advocate for mount in the women’s community, and puts customer’s needs first,” sa Ciammitti, a sophomore.

Rates for rental vary dependin amount of time and the type of b day and full day rates are availab ing on the time frame of the cust bikes rented are either town, roa tain bikes from Salsa or Kona bik panies.

Town bikes are $30 for a half d $45 for a full day. These are used

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CREEKER

Bike Week hits the Creek

From Hell’s Angels to legal eagles the annual event continues to fascinate those interested in motorcycle culture.

Sierra Galindo takes a walk around town to react towhat has changed and stayed the same about this experience.

MOTORCYCLES and their owners line the streets of Cave Creek during Bike Week. 4 SONNY GALINDO

or bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts alike, Bike Week is perhaps the greatest time of year.

Rows and rows of motorcycles line the streets of Old Town Cave Creek, from Dairy Queen up to Tap Haus. A sea of Harley Davidsons, Indians,Triumphs, and homemade bikes as far as the eyes can see.

As someone who has been to Bike Week every year for the past three years, it is clear that each year, the turnout gets smaller and smaller. Less vendors, less bikes, less people, and less to do.

Two years ago, bikes were lined up from Red Truck Cafe all the way past Stagecoach Village. r There were so many more people, and so much more to see and do. That was also the year that Sonny Barger’s 57th Anniversary Poker Run was hosted at the Buffalo Chip, which meant that dozens of Hells Angels and other motorcycle clubs were in attendance..

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Sonny Barger is a long time member of the Hells Angels and an active member of the Cave Creek Chapter, specifically. This year, however, there were not a whole lot of Hells Angels, but there was the 81 Support Group Store, where people could buy shirts, hats, and books to support the club.

Another factor which could have influenced attendance this year is that the Buffalo Chip was not completely open, due to the fire last year.. It just seemed like there was so much that was missing.

After parking the car, my companion and I walked towards The Hideaway Grill, which is where most of the action seemed to be happening. A live musician played music, choosing from all kinds of genres. How great his performance was changed with each song. The bar was split into two parts: smack in the center of everything was a booth with two scantily clad women serving alcohol to people as they approached, and than, of course, the regular bar where people sat with their friends while employees shouted the names of people

who have ordered food.

From the entrance to the very back was a long line of vendors.

There was Griz, who has his booth set up year round selling patches, then a few vendors selling clothes, both men and women's. There were a few speciality booths, one selling whips, known as “get back” whips that bikers put on their handles so that it will whip a car if it gets too close, and a booth selling rings that could be customized.

After circling around, we went across the street to the Hogs & Horses bar where there were a few more vendors along with the Hells Angels support store.

Other than the support store, there was a vendor selling a plethora of items, from stickers to pins to brass knuckles to ear stretchers to skinning knives.

Then there a service booth where bikers could get an adjustable suspension for their bike, and then one more clothing vendor.

We left and continued on down towards the Buffalo Chip and Tap Haus. Despite having a full parking lot, there was hardly anyone eating at the Chip. It made me sad to see the workers and just

a few patrons sitting there. The Chip was typically one of the best places to go to during Bike Week.

Moving on, we headed to the Tap Haus which was equally, if not more, busy as the Hideaway.

There was live music, and a lot more vendors, as well as a large tent where a mini mechanic shop was being run. A man with a large red beard was doing announcements. As we were walking around, he yelled over the microphone “if the person with the silver car doesn’t move it off the lot soon, we’re gonna get 12 angry bikers to come over and pick it up.”

My companion and I stayed there to see who could have made a stupid decision like that.

As it turns out, it was an older man who was probably a tourist.

After moving his car off the lot, he also left Bike Week. We left after that, too.

As I stated before, there was not much to do at Bike Week. You can look at clothes, drink (if you are of age), and buy stuff for your motorcycle or leather vest. I hope that once The Chip is fully back, Bike Week will be revamped to the glory that it once was.

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s. In the mechanical music gallery, instruments are displayed nd “play themselves” using automated technology. The artt gallery includes spotlights on popular artists that have mpacted the musical world. Within the experience gallery, uests are actually able to play various instruments themelves. “I’ve never been there, but it seems like it would be ool and something new to try,” said Alyssa Suddreth, a junior.

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Grad Night Live to offer diversions for seniors

By SIERRA GALINDO

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After graduation, the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) hosts Grad Night Live for all seniors to have one last night with all of their classmates. Seniors will gather at Dave and Busters to play games, eat food, and try to win one of the many raffles.

“I’m looking forward to having fun with my friends and eating pizza,” said Justin Ziegler, a senior.

Besides arcade games, Dave and Busters offers bowling and laser tag.

There will also be plenty of music playing for students to dance to.

This night is a drug and alcohol free event. It is an all-night party that includes dinner and arcade games. This night is to have fun and celebrate high school ending.

“I honestly think that I will not be getting any sleep, but that’s okay,” said Ziegler.

Grad Night Live has been a tradition for the last 20 years. It is dedicated to keeping the graduates safe for one night after graduation.

“A lot of effort goes into this night and my son did not know if he wanted to go, but he ended up going and had a blast,” said Steve Bebee, principal.

Some of the popular games, according to Dave and Busters, are Big Bass Wheel, Speed of Light, and Tippin’ Bloks. These games have become so popular that they have become apps.

“My favorite thing to play there is the claw machine,” said Abby Walker, a senior.

Grad Night Live will take place on May 20. This event will begin at 10 p.m. and will end at 4 a.m. It costs $65. Each of the students will be guaranteed to win a gift card and will have the opportunity to win a raffle prize.

Art brings students together

By ELAINA ROVENSTINE

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Students interested in art can get together with other like-minded students on Wednesday after school to be part of Art Alliance. Art Alliance is a club for any and all students who enjoy art, even if they are not in an art class.

“Our main focus is for students who are not in an art class to do art,” said Marcia Lang, art teacher and Art Alliance adviser. “I think the students enjoy being around other kids that do art. A place to be a free spirit."

The club offers a place to hang out with friends and do art together such as drawing and pottery.

“I really like the group of kids. It’s nice to draw without the pressure of getting a grade on my work like an art class,” said Alex Arias, a sophomore. “I like it because

club out no matter what the artistic level of the student.

“It’s a good time to chill, relax and friends with you, and sometimes we bring snacks,” said Rachel Davis, a senior.

“Drawing is a great way to relax and destress even if you are not good at art.”

Art Alliance meets every Wednesday in the art building after school until three.

Every year in the fall, Art Alliance participates in a service project where club members get together and make bowls to sell. All the money made from the bowls is given to the community and helps feed the hungry.

“We do a project called Empty Bowls.

We make bowls to sell and feed the hungry. Other potters donate things bowls to sell, too. I have been a part of this

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EQUAL WORK FOR EQUAL PAY “In the end, it is pretty simple. People should be paid for the work they do.”

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PRIL 16 marked Equal Pay Day, set up by the National Committee on Pay Equality, which is a day symbolizing how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year.

Equal work for equal pay, put simply, is the idea that people doing the same amount and type of work should be given the same amount of pay no matter their race or gender. Even though men and women are now considered to be equal in our society, there are still women who are being paid less than men despite doing the same amount of work.

Wage gaps have been prevalent since the Industrial Revolution, and even though John F. Kennedy signed an Equal Pay Act in 1963, women are still making less money than their male counterparts.

There is no exact reason for why the wage gap exists, and the gap varies depending on state, occupation, and in some cases is even affected by race, which adds a whole other angle.

One of the arguments used to justify the gender wage gap is the idea of personal choice. Some say that women choose to work at low-paying jobs or work fewer hours during the time they are raising their children. And research shows that the gender wage gap is less for women younger than 35, which supports the idea that the child rearing years contribute to the wage gap.

If a women is purposely doing less work than her peers, it might make sense to pay her less.

But there are plenty of women who go right back to work after their children are born. According the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 23 percent of mothers are staying home to raise kids, down from 49 percent in the 1960s. So that means that 77 percent of

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women are working full time, doing the same work as men, but are still paid less.

According to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research Group, “in 2015, female full-time workers made only 79 cents for every dollar earned by men, a gender wage gap of 21 percent.”

Women, on average, earn less than men in virtually every single occupation for which there is sufficient earnings data for both men and women to calculate an earnings ratio.

To solve the problem of unequal pay, stronger legislation is needed to strictly define what equal pay is. People need to understand that pay equity does not mean mandating across-the-board salaries, but that wages must be based on job requirements like skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions.

In the end, it is pretty simple. People should be paid for the work they do, and the amount they are paid should not change whether they are a woman or a man.

According the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 23 percent of mothers are staying home to raise kids, down from 49 percent in the 1960s. So that means that 77 percent of women are working full time, doing the same work as men, but are still paid less.

students do not remember a large amount of material that was taught during the school year.

According to the National Summer Learning Association, most students lose about two months of grade level equivalency in mathematical computation skills over the summer months. Having shorter breaks in between periods of schooling ensures that students remember what they learned in school.

Another benefit to having a year-round school year is that having more breaks spread out in the school year gives students and teachers time to reduce stress. According to USA Today, more than 27 percent of teens say that they experience extreme stress during the school year, compared to 13 percent in the summer, and 34 percent expect stress to increase in the coming school year.

Teachers can also benefit from longer periods between school. Teachers do not have an easy job, with planning lessons, teaching, and grading papers. Giving teachers more time during a break can be used to plan lessons to come up with new ideas and to catch up on grading papers.

Even with the benefits of year-round school there are a few issues that come up when a school changes from the traditional schedule to the year round calendar. With more breaks in the school year, parents who work and have young children are put in an awkward position.

According to the Center for American Progress, the annual cost of childcare after school for younger students is higher than a year’s tuition at the average four-year public college in most states. Having a year round school schedule would lead to parents having to spend more on child care if the school district changes the current school schedule.

Another problem with a year-round school year is that some teachers might have a hard time with having so many days off at once. When students are out of school on break students do not have any income.

Even with the down sides to the year round school year it would be more beneficial for students and their teachers to implement the new school calendar compared to the traditional one. Students would have less time to forget the material they learned during the summer time, and having more short breaks during the school year helps to reduce stress for students and teachers.

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When friends from other school districts have a normal school year and you have a yearround school year then it would be a pain to coordinate hanging out during the summer.

Summer break may not have the best weather in Arizona, but when students plan to travel, the weather is definitely nicer in other states.

With the breaks staggered throughout the year, students may have to visit their family in the mid-west during a blizzard.

This can often be dangerous and because of this, summer is the best time to travel to places that experience bad weather during winter or spring.

Another reason year-round school years hurt more than help is that some students have jobs over the summer to save up money for college, cars, and any other commodities they may need.

Summer provides an opportunity to work longer hours in a shorter amount of time. Because of this, students make a substantial amount of money over a two month period.

If there is a year-round school year then students will have to work short hours and earn little to save up money.

Many businesses also depend on student employees during the summer so the implementation of the yearround school year could lead to financial issues for local companies. Students obviously cannot find long-term employment other friends from different school districts will prove to be impossible since you will be in school while they have summer Others might argue that having more breaks that are longer in between a three month period might be nice to get away.

Having a year-round school year would be cynical and quite harsh to the teens who need to save up during summer or have fun on the beach, and most would agree that they would rather have that than be in school.

The school system we have now for school times are great since we have some half-days and the occasional Friday off. Then we have a nice long break called summer to enjoy ourselves.

“A year-round school year means no summer. And what is school without summer? ”

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What followed was a collection of games the troupe built upon as they went. Andrew Cupo, drama teacher, announced each game, what they entailed, and who would participate.

The first game of the night was called the Dating Game, where one student “bachelor,” Austin Morris, was out looking for love, and must guess who—or what—the three eligible bachelorettes were. Josie Brzenk was Morris’ upset dead dog, Kayla Dobbs was a potato skin, and Megan Walker was a “really proud Safeway employee.”

such direction was to make a motion of pulling a bag over the head if something too inappropriate was said or done (“brown bag”).

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NE troupe, dozens of audience insinuations, and a bucket of water made for a laughterinfused night of improv in the Lecture Hall on April 15, which served as the last show of the 2015-2016 season.

Silver and white balloons lined the railings, and guests had to duck their heads or risk bumping their faces on streamers hanging above the doorway.

The students a part of the The Jokers Improv Troupe had an aura of jittery excitement as they passed out white slips of paper and pens to allow guests the opportunity to input suggestions for the show.

The doors opened at 7 p.m. on that crisp Friday night. Despite a late start, the troupe

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Cupo leaped in during one of the final games, Freeze, where a handful of troupe members would act out certain situations until someone “froze” them, moved in to replace someone, and took the scene in a whole new direction. His participation was a surprise met with great enthusiasm.

A splash zone was also established as the

Audience recommendations wrought plenty of roaring laughter, such as all the presidential candidates mashed up into one person, lama fanfiction authors, hosting a K-pop party, “Make a right at the light it’s the house on the left,” and chimichangas.

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From there on out, the troupe mixed and mingled their way through improvised skits and witty remarks, multiple personas and the occasional edgy commentary.

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troupe played Water Bucket of Death, and their format was a cosmetics infomercial.

Jokers would rotate submerging their heads in a bucket of water, replaced by another once they pounded on the stage floor to signal that they needed to breathe. There was plenty of soaked hair flipping and towels on hand.

At the end of the show, before students and parents alike flooded the hallway, the troupe recognized Neaco Fox, senior and captain of The Jokers.

Alexa Dragone, the junior co-captain, spoke about the impact Fox had on the troupe, that she would be missed, and wished her good luck on her journey. Some of the improv troupe ended the night with a stop at Big Earl’s, no doubt basking in the success of their final performance.

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