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INDEX 01 Cover 02 Advertisement 03 Index 04 Events at Mountain view 05 In memoriam 06 Passport to paradise 07 ADvertisement calm, kick back, 08 Keep and de-stress

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Having the privilege of traveling can be beyond beneficial to pretty much anyone. While it can be quite expensive, it relieves stress, increases happiness, and lowers depression.

According to the U.S. Travel Association, “Women who vacation at least twice a year show a significantly lower risk of suffering a heart attack than those who only travel every six years or so. The same is true for men. Men who do not take an annual vacation show a 20 percent higher risk of death and 30 percent greater risk of heart disease.”

Along with having several health benefits, traveling can also help improve communication skills for those learning a new language. Anyone looking to fully immerse themselves in a different culture can fulfill that need for exploration while having engaging learning experience with their new language.

Being able to travel not only betters people in health and learning experiences, but also creates memories that can be forever remembered and shared with friends and loved ones.

So get out there, and experience something new.

NICOLE MARTIN, SCHOLAR EXTRAORDINAIRE

by Lexi Strawder

to pursue a career in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM), in addition to serving in the United States Air Force or United States Army post graduation.

Martin said, “This fits perfect with my college and career plans, as I want to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Computer Science with a concentration in Russian and Slavic languages.”

In addition to receiving this scholarship, she received the Greater Rappahannock Chapter of the Links Inc. Scholarship worth $1,200 and the International Scholarship and Tuition Services for $2,850.

This past year Martin was awarded many academic awards here at Mountain View; such awards include “Most Outstanding Student Award” in IB English, IB Spanish, IB Math Studies, and IB Psychology. She was also awarded the Thomas Jefferson Book Award and was selected

by Mountain View to compete for the Jefferson Scholar and made it through the Martin decided to attend Princeton University first round of interviews.

Martin is a full IB, as well as an AP student. She founded the Third Wave Club with two of her peers to promote feminism and humanism. She is also president of Spanish Honor Society and the vice president of National Honor Society.

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Senior Nicole Martin’s noteworthy accomplishments include multiple academic achievements and acceptance into the most prestigious schools in the U.S..

Martin applied to Harvard, Princeton, the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), and the University of Virginia (UVA) and was accepted to all of them.

She said, “Being accepted at each school was exhilarating and rewarding because they are all wonderful institutions where I had very positive visits, and it validated all my hard work and sacrifices over the past four years.” Both appreciative, yet overwhelmed by her choices, she has narrowed her decision to attend either Harvard College or Princeton University.

Martin was offered various scholarships at each of the schools she applied for.

She said“I was very fortunate to receive the Army and the Air Force 4-year ROTC scholarships, which cover tuition, fees, books, and a monthly stipend. At Harvard or Princeton, these scholarships are worth about $225,000 over four years, which provides me a wonderful opportunity to attend either school without accumulating any debt.”

Accepting either the Army or Air Force ROTC scholarship would require Martin

MAY 2018 VOLUME XII ISSUE V Managing Editors Paige Doerfler Emilee Holmquist Ruby Jackson Social Media Editor Sophie Perez Copy Editor Bella Roeske Photography Editor Emilee Holmquist Briefs Editor Charlotte Hazard Adviser Trisha Orndorff

The Viewpoint is a cross-section of the news and opinions of the student body of Mountain View High School.

It is a forum of expression published by aPrintis. Letters and art to the editorial board are welcome and should be submitted to rooms 303 or 311.

Staff Writers Brody Albertson, Javonna Brigham, Gia Morreale, Isabel Navarro, Selena Obregon, Danielle Piper, Caroline Pollock, Chloe Reid, Adam Skoloda, Lexi Strawder, Damien Veal, Abbey Whitehead Front Cover Paige Doerfler Ruby Jackson Isabel Navarro 2014-2016 Virginia High School League State Championship First Place Award Winner 2013, 2014, 2015 Free Lance-Star Best Over All Newspaper 2011 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Medalist 2011, 2010 and 2009 Virginia High School League First Place Award Winner Mountain View High School 2135 Mountain View Rd. Stafford, VA 22556

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Long Sunday Market

by Danielle Piper Photo by Robin Long

The first morning of the season for Long Sunday Market, previously known as the North Stafford Farmers’ Market, took place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 8. The chilly last day of spring break for Mountain View students was although not an ideal day to venture out, vendors and local businesses still came out to brave the day.

Even with the disagreeable weather, many people still came out and enjoyed the handcrafted goods, such as candles and soaps; delicious foods, such as popcorn, fresh baked breads, and steamed dumplings; and natural products like honey and eggs.

Because it was still so early in the market season, there was no fresh produce available, but C and A Produce had starter herbs, peppers, and lettuce.

The market held on Sunday, April 22, gave back to the community in a different way when Stafford Early Autism Services came out to raise awareness and provide a master list of local sensory friendly activities and events.

Previously, the market was held in the parking lot off of Hospital Center Blvd, but now is closer to home. Its new location in the 610 Commuter Lot next to Stafford Marketplace will hopefully bring more business, and give more people access to fresh and local goods. Any MV student, staff, or family member looking for high quality goods and looking to support local business should enjoy a Sunday outing to the Long Sunday Market.

Faculty vs. Students

by Adam Skoloda Photo by Adam Skoloda

Beauty and the Beast

by Selena Obregon Photo by Selena Obregon On April 27, 2018, the Wild Acts crew kicked off their opening night of their play, “Beauty and the Beast” with a full house and a performance that left everyone in the audience in absolute awe.

The show began with a live orchestra playing the beautiful, yet haunting song that starts in the beginning of the animated film and transitioned into the song “Belle” seamlessly. Then came in Sydney Givler, who played Belle, and belted out the song with a strong and confident voice.

To prepare for the role, Givler said, “I did a lot of watching both movies and a lot of what Susan Egan did on Broadway, and it really inspired me. I also have a very sassy side of myself and I was able to bring that out and it helped me to prepare.”

As the play went on and the iconic characters of the story were introduced, everyone was drawn into the actors and how well they were portraying their roles. The audience laughed in delight at Lefou’s amusing commentary, Gaston’s egotistical tendencies, Cogsworth, Mrs.Potts, and Lumiere’s back and forth banter, the Wardrobe and Plumette’s charming and outgoing attitudes, and so much more.

Everyone in the play stood out, from the acrobatic wolves to all the silverware singing and dancing along to “Be Our Guest”.

The talent, costumes, and sets were breathtaking, and couldn’t have been executed any more perfectly.

The work and time that was put into this production easily paid off in every way possible with this beautiful rendition of a classic tale as old as time.

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On Monday, April 16, the Wildcats Give Back hosted a student versus faculty basketball game to raise money for the Gwenyth Gift Foundation.

The event raised $429.50 which will help to provide AEDs in public places such as schools and to train people in CPR to save lives.

During halftime, Joel Griffin, who created the organization with his wife Jennifer, in honor of their daughter who passed away from cardiac arrest in 2012, shared some words about the organization, and the big mission goal which is to have states pass a law that would require teachers and county workers to be CPR certified.

The game was full of entertainment due to the score remaining close throughout. Some of the rostered teachers included Kevin Brown, George Coghill, Hailey Davey, and Kimberly Sullivan.

The student’s side was made up of mostly seniors including Jacob Christian, Marcus Bevels, Jordan Washington, and Mark Deneke.

Junior Lainey Breland is the founder and president of the Wildcats Give Back club.

The students had a chance to win the game in regulation time, but there were some technical difficulties in starting the clock which forced the game into overtime.

The students still won the game 62 to 60 in overtime.

ln Memoriam

A page in memory of Kyle Morgan, who touched the hearts of so many

Last Words

If you could say one last thing to Kyle what would it be ?

“I would tell him even though he can’t stay here anymore that it was ok for him to go, that I would be here for the people that will miss him, that I will take his place to fix pieces that are broken by him going, and, obviously, that I love him.”- Logan Spreeman, 11

Logan Spreeman

“I love you bro, and I would say one of our inside jokes one last time,” -Daniel Flett, 10 Daniel Flett

“I would let him know how much he did mean to me, I would just genuinely tell him that he was my best friend.”

-James Pardue, 11 James Pardue

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On March 30, 2018, the students of Mountain View received news that changed the lives of many: that fellow peer and student Kyle Morgan had passed away after a terrible car accident. Kyle was a junior and had many close friends and relationships among the students and staff at the school. He was known around the school for his charismatic personality and unique style and taste.

Junior Logan Spreeman had been dating Kyle for around five months when he passed. She had first met Kyle through her friend, and on the first day of school, Kyle yelled for her in the hallway, went up to her, jumped on her back and they had their first real conversation.

“He didn’t really care what people thought of him. Everyday he wore something different, but never boring, because he wasn’t boring,” Spreeman said.

“People should remember him as someone who was good in every aspect,” she said.

Kyle affected people most by being there for them when they needed him and by helping them out of any situation.

“Kyle always knew the answer to every question people would ask him, or the problems that they had. Even if they weren’t friends, he would still help them if they needed it,” said Spreeman One of Spreeman’s best memories of Kyle was on Valentine’s Day. “He took me to The Melting Pot, and we sat in the booth for four hours talking about nothing. After that we went to our friend’s house and had a sleepover.” Another great memory she shared with him was just simply riding in the same car as him: “We would just scream lyrics to songs that were just really stupid.”

Sophomore Daniel Flett was also one of Kyle’s closest friends. They had met in an art class during Flett’s freshman year. Flett said that Kyle was one of his best friends and that he would text him if he ever needed to talk or even just to laugh.

“No matter what the day, he had the nicest hair. It could be raining, and he would still have perfect hair,” Flett said. He will miss just hearing Kyle’s laugh and doing their handshake. “Every time we saw each other, no matter the situation, Kyle would come up and we would twist each others hand,” said Flett.

Junior Sarah Galligan met Kyle through Spreeman and they quickly became friends. “When they [Kyle and Spreeman] first started dating and Kyle, Logan [Spreeman], James [Pardue], and I would all just hang out after school and we would be like the ‘Boonk Gang,’ “ said Galligan.

Galligan said what stood out most about Kyle was his personality as being so charismatic and kind. Galligan said she got to see Spreeman’s and Kyle’s relationship develop up close. “When we all hang out it just doesn’t feel the same...and Logan [Spreeman] really brought us together,” said Galligan.

After he graduated Kyle had planned to go to Germana for two years and later transfer into another school where he would study archeology as his major. “ He wanted to be an archaeologist or a male model, he never really decided on that,” said Spreeman.

During prom a group of students chose to honor Kyle by wearing shirts that featured a picture of Kyle underneath their suits.

The death of Kyle has brought mourning to The students of Mountain View but it has also brought attention to the great person and character that Kyle was to our school and will be in our hearts.

James Pardue

by Damien Veal

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With it being exam season, take a step back to relax by Paige Doerfler and Ruby Jackson | pictures by Public Domain

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Chamomile, jasmine, lavender, aloe vera. What do all of these plants have in common?

According to Texas A&M University, “Flowers and ornamental plants increase levels of positive energy.” This is because taking care of flowers help trigger a mental cue of pride, resulting in an increase in serotonin levels. The ability to take care of something and watch it thrive makes one feel a sense of accomplishment.

Even something as simple as brightening one’s workspace with a few plants can create a more calm and enjoyable environment. Studies by the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia found reductions in stress among workers when plants were introduced to their workspaces. Color psychologists said that the color green means balance, calmness, and harmony; it’s a great color to have in one’s surroundings during a hard task or stressful time.

According to the Royal Horticultural Society, “As placing indoor plants in room is one of the simplest changes that can be made to enhance the environment, it stands out as a practical and affordable support for human health.”

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to disconnect from technology and take note of the little things

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According to Psychology Today, “The average adolescent would rather lose a pinky-finger than a cell phone.” Something as simple as using one’s phone to check Twitter or Instagram seems to be relatively harmless; however, recent studies have shown that the overuse of cell phones has been found to cause stress, sleep disorders, and anxiety.

According to Nancy Cheever, Ph.D., “If you’re constantly connected, you’re going to feel anxiety... that can lead to other things like mental health and physical ailments.”

This dependency on mobile devices has also led to the development of a psychological disorder known as “nomophobia,” which is defined by Scientific American as “the feelings of anxiety or distress that some people experience when not having their phone, and the degree to which we depend on phones to complete basic tasks and to fulfill important needs.”

Even though the invention of cell phones has contributed to several positive things, like easier access to information, societies need to be aware of their potentially dangerous effects on mental health.

By constantly checking and posting on social media, a tremendous amount of pressure is imposed upon oneself to frequently update.

According to “Very Well Mind,” “Ironically, those who check social media the most tend to be those who feel the least connected. Forty-four percent of constant checkers report feeling disconnected from their family and friends even when they are with them. Interestingly; however, instead of unplugging, 35 percent of phone-checkers report that they are less likely to get together with friends or family in person because of the availability of social media.”

"Practicing yoga can be helpful for relieving stress and becoming more mindful. It helps people redirect their thinking from all of the tasks they need to accomplish and the people pulling them in different directions to their balance and breath."

-Meghan Johnson, teacher "I feel like [de-stressing] is important because it contributes to your overall health and self esteem."

-Harshal Patel, junior

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to take a breath and engage in some personal reflection

Meditation is a broad umbrella term for many different techniques of relaxation that have been practiced for thousands of years including yoga, tai chi, and mindfulness meditation. These various routines are proven to be great stress relievers, reduce muscle tension, and diminish negative thoughts.

According to the Mayo Clinic, “Meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace, and balance that can benefit both your emotional well-being and overall health.” Something as simple as deep breathing can improve your life drastically.

Executive director of the Institute for Mindful Leadership Janice L. Maturano said, “One of the most important benefits of mindfulness meditation is the ability for us to more fully live our lives. We become more skillful at noticing those times when we aren’t present for our lives, and, more importantly, we know that we are able to redirect our distracted mind.”

Having an open mind and trying this method of relaxation out may be the one thing that could change one’s life for the better.

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Journaling is the simple act of regularly jotting down one’s life events and feelings on paper or noting them in a video or audio file.

Journaling can help refine daily living skills and give the opportunity to reflect on past experiences, though it doesn’t necessarily mean writing paragraphs upon paragraphs of meaningless details.

Journaling can reduce stress by helping one get rid of negative thoughts. By focusing on current stressors and aggravating experiences, one is able to step back and consider various options more clearly.

This helps diminish feelings of hopelessness and contribute to more well thought-out decisions.

According to Michigan State University, journaling serves as emotional release, forcing one to focus on oneself rather than the rest of the world.

“It forces you to focus on internal awareness of the present and process thoughts and emotions in the here-and-now. By gaining this focus, one might be better able to obtain clarity around what is most important to them and reduce their stress.”

“When we have chaotic surroundings or a fragmented mindset, the brain can perceive this as a sign that there is more demand for energy than our current capacity, which triggers the stress response,” said Heidi Hanna, Ph.D. and author of “Stressaholic.”

Organizing can be one of the most productive things one can do. It not only makes one’s space more manageable, but calms the turmoil of a busy schedule.

According to a study in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, “Women who described their homes as ‘cluttered’ or full of ‘unfinished projects’ were more depressed, fatigued, and had higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol than women who felt their homes were ‘restful’ and ‘restorative.’”

One way to completely change one’s lifestyle is to invest in the KonMari MethodTM, a “system and philosophy for tidying your home and leading a life that sparks joy.”

Keeping up with the cleanliness and order that comes with organizing and decluttering leads to minimized chaos and stress in one’s environment.

"I started yoga club because... I really loved how fun and relaxing it was.... I think it's so calming."

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sun kissed by Skin Cancer While a golden tan can be beautiful for the summer, protect your skin from harsh ultraviolet rays by using healthy alternatives to reach a beachy bronze

by Lexi Strawder | Photo by Lexi Strawder

A golden tan not only looks gorgeous, but it can also boost someone’s self confidence. Junior maddie randall said, “I tan because being tan reminds me of summer and it puts me in a good mood”. Tanning naturally has its benefits such as raising levels of vitamin D, evening out discoloration and blemishes of the skin, and creating a dewy and glowing complexion. While tanning may seem beautiful according to the normalities of society, the risk factors of over exposure from harsh ultraviolet rays while tanning are ugly.

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, “Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells. It occurs when unrepaired DNA damage to skin cells (most often caused by ultraviolet radiation from sunshine or tanning beds) triggers mutations, or genetic defects, that lead the skin cells to multiply rapidly and form malignant tumors”. There are four major forms of skin cancer that vary in severity, frequency and physical characteristics.

While Actinic Keratoses (AK) includes precancerous spots consisting of dry scaly skin, it is considered the least severe of the four different types of skin cancer; however, it is important that it is treated as soon as possible because it can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a more dangerous form of skin cancer.

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) usually appears as a “red firm bump, scaly patch, or a sore that heals and then reopens…. SCC can grow

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deep in the skin and cause damage and disfigurement,” according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association.

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of skin cancer. BCC can appear as “a flesh-colored, pearl-like bump or a pinkish patch of skin…. Early diagnosis and treatment for BCC is important. BCC can invade the surrounding tissue and grow into the nerves and bones, causing damage and disfigurement.”

Lastly, melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer that appears as an asymmetrical mole or sudden dark spot on the epidermis. Since melanoma is referred to as the deadliest form of skin cancer, it is crucial to get treated early on after the diagnosis.

It is important to know about the different forms of skin cancer and the signs and symptoms associated with each. Dermatologists also encourage individuals to become educated about their own skin types so that they are aware of what types of skin cancer they are prone to and how to take preventative measures.

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, “There are six skin phototypes, going from light to dark. Individuals with skin types I and II face the highest risk of developing skin cancer, while types V and VI are at the lowest risk. That is because those with more pigmentation have more natural protection from the sun. However, people with darker skin can nonetheless get skin cancer.”

Other factors to consider include how easily you burn, complexion, family history, number of moles, prone to freckles, and history of burns.

Besides skin cancer, exposure to ultraviolet rays has many adverse long term and short term health risks. Short-term risk effects can include sun poisoning or burning. According to Remedy’s Health Communities, “Long-term effects of UV exposure include damage to the skin, eyes and immune system. Tanning causes the skin to lose its elasticity and increases the risk for premature aging, wrinkles, age spots and skin cancer—including melanoma—the most serious form of skin cancer.”

It seems as if the risks associated with tanning and exposure to ultraviolet rays outweigh the benefits, yet everybody still strives for having a gorgeous golden complexion. There are some healthy alternatives to tanning that completely eliminate the need for exposure from ultraviolet rays. Such alternatives include using a self tanning lotion, bronzer, sunscreen with SPF 30+ or even a spray tan. All methods are completely safe from long term and short term risks, yet you can still achieve a beautiful glow.

It seems that in today’s society that people are more concerned with keeping up with their looks now rather than focusing on the long term risks that tanning has to offer.

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Try going vegan for a day with these fun and delicious recipes by Daniel e Piper and Bella Roeske

Ingredients 2 medium sized zucchinis 1/2 medium yellow onion 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning Dash of salt/pepper Jarred or homemade red sauce Optional: Gardein Classic Meatless Meatballs

Veggie Pizza Wash and slice vegetables around ¼ inch thick.

Place all of the slices, minus the tomatoes, in a large bowl.

Add in olive oil, half the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and set aside.

Preheat oven to 425° F. Cut loaves in half vertically along the side and in half horizontally, creating 4 equally sized “crusts.”

Spread the desired amount of sauce over

bread faces and sprinkle with red chili flakes, rest of Italian seasoning, and garlic, if desired.

Add all vegetables (including tomatoes) to pizza loaves and top with more seasoning.

On a lined baking sheet, put the pizzas into the oven and bake for 9-14 minutes for desired crust.

Allow to cool for 5 minutes.

Zoodles

Wash and cut zucchinis with a vegetable spiralizer (recommended), mandolin, or very thinly with a knife (less than ¼ of an inch in diameter).

Dice onion and add to a skillet with garlic and oil and cook on medium heat until onion is transparent.

Add zucchini “noodles” and Italian seasoning to skillet and cook for 7-12 minutes.

Stir occasionally.

While cooking the zoodles, cook meatballs according to packaging and add to zoodles.

Remove from heat and top with sauce.

“Zoodles are just hecka tasty and just straight up tastier than regular noodz,” said senior Teddy Gross.

Ingredients Italian style bread loaf (ours is from Walmart Neighborhood Market) Jarred or homemade red sauce Minced garlic (optional) Any vegetables (we used zucchini, banana peppers, jalapenos, mushrooms, and tomatoes) 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 1-2 teaspoons black pepper 1-2 teaspoons sea salt 1-2 teaspoons red chili flakes (per quartered bread) 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning

Nice C ream Ingredients 4 frozen bananas (peel and cut into thirds before freezing) 1/4 cup chocolate PB2 (powdered peanut butter) 2 tablespoons non-dairy yogurt 2 teaspoons maple syrup 1 teaspoon of vanil a extract Dash of cinnamon Optional Toppings: raspberries, dark chocolate chips, coconut flakes, etc.

Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend until an ice cream-like texture forms.

If an ice-cream like texture does not form, add non-dairy milk or yogurt the by teaspoon until it does.

Spoon into a

bowl and add preferred toppings, or place in the freezer for 30 minutes for a thicker texture.

Toppings that go well together are coconut and raspberry, banana and granola, and peach and pineapple.

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“All I have to do to get rid of the hiccups is hold my breath in a handstand against a wall.”

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Have you ever wondered what is happening when you hiccup or what a hiccup actually is?

Our bodies have so many mysteries that are still undiscovered.

Hiccups are one of them, along with yawns and sneezes.

There are numerous myths of what the hiccups are. For example, they are thought to be your body responding to the consumption of alcohol or your body responding to growth. Also, one superstition asserts that you only have the hiccups when someone is talking about you in a negative way, and that the only way to cure it is to guess the name of the person who is talking about you.

Despite these myths, the official definition of what a hiccup is is an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm and respiratory organs, with a sudden closure of the glottis and a characteristic sound like that of a cough, according to Mayo Clinic.

In other words, hiccups happen when a person’s intake of air becomes momentarily blocked, resulting in a “hic” sound. It can happen for no apparent reason, according to Medical News Today.

The medical term for hiccups is singultus, which comes from the Latin word for “gasp” or “sob.”

Not to scare you, but prolonged hiccup attacks can actually be a sign of a serious medical condition. “Make an appointment to see your doctor if your hiccups last more than 48 hours or if they are so severe that they cause problems with eating, sleeping or breathing,” said the Mayo Clinic.

Hiccups that last longer than 48 hours are called persistent hiccups. Hiccups that last longer than a month are called intractable hiccups. Prolonged hiccups may interfere with eating, sleeping, speech, or wound-healing after surgery.

A fun fact about hiccups is the longest case of the hiccups lasted for 68 years, according to BBC News.

Hiccups may occur individually, or they may occur in bouts. The rhythm of the hiccup, or the time between hiccups, tends to be relatively constant, according to Medscape.

Many cases of the hiccups will go away on their own.

Not all causes for the hiccups are known, but some common causes include eating too much and intaking a lot of air at the same time, a large amount of fear or excitement, changes in temperature, emotional stress, and drinking a lot of carbonated drinks.

Unfortunately, there is not a definitive way to get rid of the hiccups; however, there are many methods you can try to cure them.

According to many medical sites, such as MedicineNet, Medical News Today, and MedLine Plus, some very common home remedies include holding your breath, swallowing sugar, pulling gently on your tongue, and drinking a glass of water quickly. A few other cures are breathing into a paper bag and having someone frighten you.

Some students have suggestions of their own on how to cure the hiccups.

“To stop the hiccups I just put my pointer finger in the center of my head and I focus on my knuckles while I hold my breath and it works every time,” said freshman Messina White.

Sophomore Madi Hyatt said, “I hate the hiccups because they come at the most inconvenient times like when I am talking, and then I sound weird. Also, I try to get rid of them by drinking a lot of water or holding my breath.”

Personally, I get rid of the hiccups by swallowing a spoonful of sugar or holding my breath for 20 seconds.

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Changing the code

A lot of people have strong feelings about certain school rules, here’s how you can take action.

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Peaceful Protest When people hear peaceful protest, a lot of people think of picket signs or silent walk outs. But, there’s more you can do that can make just as much of an impact. For example, students at Etobicoke Arts School organized a #croptopday as a way of peacefully protest their school’s dress code. Their voices were heard both in school and worldwide when pictures of the students who wore crop tops in protest went viral. It’s easy to organize a protest, especially with the connections that everyone has nowadays.

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However, if you want to get more students from other schools and a larger crowd you can always organize an old-fashioned protest with homemade signs. Remember, it is your constitutional right to protest but if the school believes said protest is disruptive to the learning environment, then they could punish you as they see fit. If said protest is disruptive to the learning environment then they could punish you as they see fit.

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Schools have had plenty of controversial rules throughout the years that students haven’t seen eye-to-eye with. From classroom debates about the dress code to arguments over phone usage, it’s apparent that students are a lot more vocal about their concerns and beliefs than before when student outbursts weren’t tolerated.

So, if there’s so many students and staff who have voiced their confusion and frustration over certain issues, then why does change rarely come about? And when it does, it’s after years of concerns being made known.

The answer is simple: action stops too early for change to happen. Certainly there is strength in numbers, but if you don’t do anything with it outside of discussing it, then the chances of changing anything are slim.

Students are absolutely capable of changing things for the better and the issue lies in the fact that many may not know how to or think that they can’t. Since that isn’t the case at all, here are a few things that students can do to try and change unfair school policies.

Petition Just like you have the freedom to protest, you have the freedom of petition.

Petitions are the easiest way to support change, but they’re hard to attain. You need a lot of signatures before it can even be looked at. While there isn’t a certain number needed for school petitions, about 450 signatures may be what you want to try for since it makes up 1/4 of Mountain View’s school population and shows a fair sample.

Go to School Board Meetings While the thought of showing up to a meeting where people who are in charge of the entire county’s public school may sound nerve-wrecking and a bit extreme, but it helps improve the chances that your voice will be heard. Give your input, share your concerns, and if you have your petition with signatures all the better. According to the National School Board Association, their goal is to “prepare their students for college, the workplace, and, above all, ‘a satisfying and productive life.’” What better way to ensure that happens then sharing how you and others think?

The most important thing to remember is that there’s strength in numbers and change is possible. In fact, revisions to the dress code are being reviewed now and may go into effect. It wasn’t too long ago that Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) was passed. As long as you’re persistent and professional, an impact will be made in some way.

“I think the tardy policy should be more lenient for people. Like if a student is right outside the door when the bell rings, they should still be accepted into the class,” Endia Richardson, senior.

I would like to be allowed to wear hats. I really don’t see what the big deal is with them, so yes, I would be willing to change it if the opportunity came up,” Alex Wenderoth, junior.

“I think that I would get rid of the fingertip rule because not everyone has the same arm length,” Emma Reese, sophomore.

What Would You Change?

School Safety

In light of the recent school shootings, students and staff members explain their thoughts on school safety by Gia Morreale

“See something, say something,” said Security Guard Danny Null

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he safety of Mountain View High School is one of the most important things to the students and staff members.

After the recent school shooting in Florida, the administration at Mountain View has been more conscientious about the school’s safety. From the new front desk check in to making sure every side door is locked, parents and students can be confident that safety is a top priority in the staff members’ eyes.

Senior Nolan Biddle said, “Mountain View has a pretty good security force and we now have the new front desk which makes our school safer. All in all, we are pretty safe.”

Senior Jake Allen said, “It is ridiculous that we should even feel threatened at school.”

School is a place where students come to learn new things and grow as individuals. It can become way too stressful when one has the thought in the back of their mind that they are unsafe or are scared. Students should not have to come to school and worry whether they are going to be in danger or not.

Senior Erin Davis said, “I think that our school is pretty safe; we always have a security guard or an AP (assistant principal) walking around the hallways, so I never feel scared.”

Biddle said, “One way teachers can help improve safety is to keep track of where their students are.”

Mountain View did get new passes that make it easier to tell where students are coming from and help the security guards know who is supposed to be out in the hall. The safety of Mountain View is a complete reflection on the students and faculty and how seriously they choose to take these issues.

The safety of Mountain View has improved dramatically since the new additions and the new enhancements to the safety and security of the building.

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ne of the biggest ideas that has been pointed out is, “See Something, Say Something.” This basically means is that if any student sees or hears something that does not sit quite right with them or makes them feel uncomfortable, they should speak up. By speaking up, that student is informing the faculty and administration that something suspicious is going on which will lead to further investigation.

Mountain View’s SRO (Student Resource Officer), Deputy Richmond and assistant principal, Eric Cooke have both been preaching this idea.

Deputy Richmond said, “I believe all kids have a responsibility to report things when they hear them or see them. It cannot be a one-sided thing where you think that the staff and myself are the only ones who can keep you safe. Everybody plays a role in school safety.”

Deputy Richmond’s role in protecting the school is to be sure that any threat or information that comes forward that could be harmful to anyone is investigated. If the information is found to be true, he is the one that makes the appropriate legal action towards the issue.

Cooke works in conjunction with Deputy Richmond and the administration team to provide the safest environment for all students, staff, and community members that enter the building. A lot of their time is spent on drills and procedures as well as traffic flow and exterior doors. Cooke said, “Students that see something or hear something that doesn’t sit well with them or doesn’t seem normal, they should tell a teacher or administrator, someone they feel comfortable telling.”

The faculty members at Mountain View do the best they possibly can to ensure the students safety.

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Lightbulb moments Everyone has experienced that moment in their academic career where they felt stuck on a topic, but hopefully a “lightbulb moment” of realization occurred after by Sophie Perez

Given the fact that most students aren’t equipped with an IQ of 140, it’s fairly common that students struggle with grasping a concept at least once or twice throughout their academic career, or atleast throughout their time in high school. Although it’s easy to get discouraged and fall victim to any high expectations that have been set for you as a student, it’s important to remember that it is possible to have a lightbulb moment, or a moment of sudden realization. Thankfully there are plenty of ways that students can help themselves achieve this moment, and plenty of ways that teachers can help their students.

Junior Leigh Haag said,“I remember one time in IB Language and Literature. We were going over comma rules, and I just could not understand it. That night, when I went home, I read over all of the notes I’d taken and the PowerPoint our teacher had put on Google Classroom, but nothing was helping me understand. The next time I had that class, we started discussing the rules and somehow everything just clicked.

I’m not sure if the day before I was just tired or over thinking or if having a class discussion helped, but I was relieved either way.”

There are multiple factors that can help work students progress towards a lightbulb moment and you might already be helping yourself in your daily routine without even realizing that you are. These factors could include getting an appropriate amount of sleep, practicing consistent study habits, and staying organized. It would only makes sense that they would help induce a lightbulb moment since they can contribute to academic success, according to Study.com.

Along with students being able to help themselves achieve lightbulb moments, there are things that teachers can do to help as well. Mrs. Johnson, who teaches DE English and DE Teachers for Tomorrow, suggests that prompting students to put their understanding of a subject into words helps her get her students to better understand a subject.

She does this by posing a question and allowing students to talk about it amongst themselves. This bouncing of ideas off each other could help students gain a new perspective that makes the subject more clear and more understandable. Teaching students to productively discuss their own ideas with each other while still being there to facilitate is a great way teachers can help students gain problem solving and

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communication skills. Mrs. Johnson’s suggested method of teaching could also evoke a sense of independence in students that they could benefit from throughout their lives.

High school is a time where students are maturing and will eventually want to develop that sense of independence whether it be on their own or with assistance from a teacher. “I think students can get a little too used to having a teacher to fall back on. Of course we want to know they’re still there to answer any real questions we have, but I’ve found that whenever I’ve had a lightbulb moment it’s been when I was taught something completely and then given some freedom to process it on my own,” said sophomore Sabrina Troughton.

When paired with other typical high school problems, academic struggles are not to be taken lightly. There’s a lot of pressure put on students to thrive academically, especially in high school when students are in the position of choosing what they want to do with their adult lives, and when that doesn’t happen it can be discouraging. Despite this, it’s important to reach for that light in the dark and help yourself have a lightbulb moment.

“I t hink one of t he most sat isf ying parts of schoo l is w hen I f inal l y unde rstand a su bject I was strugg l ing wit h.“ j unior Izzy Acheson