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A Stand Against Youth and Teen Homelessness

By JOSH BROWN

Student Life: A Knight

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Royalty Nominees. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

ON THE COVER: Two senior prom royalty nominees strut their stuff on the red carpet. (MEGAN DEBRUYN).

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Teen Homelessness . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 4/20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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Trayvon Martin. . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Letter

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Self Harm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

News

Burrito Wars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Prom Horoscopes. . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Sports: Althetes

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Pop Culture Grid. . . . . . . . . . . .11

Here is a startling fact: there are more than 500 homeless or at-risk youth and teens in the Boulder Valley School District. The definition of at-risk youth implies that a teen may be receiving abuse -physical, verbal, or sexual- at home, may be abandoned by their parents, or may have run away. In any of the aforementioned situations, it is very hard for a teen to receive any sort of long-term aid from organizations in Colorado, without expressed parental consent.

Stand Up for Kids, an organization with centers nationwide and the newly formed Allied Youth Services, are taking to the streets and advocating for homeless and at-risk youth and teens.

These groups also work to bring awareness to public and private schools nationwide.

The issue of teen homelessness is expressed clearly in the following fact: one out of every three homeless people are under the age of 18. What’s more disturbing, 1.7 million people under the age of 18 will experience homelessness each year.

Fairview High School students have worked hard in the last two years forming a relationship with Stand Up for Kids and the newly formed Allied Youth Services. Until May 4th, Fairview is collecting food donations for the Allied Youth Services and Stand Up for Kids teen shelters. The desired donations items are included in the following “wish list.”

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Four-Twenty “Smoke Out”: What it Means for Students

By CAROLINE KRUGER, ALEX FYNN, AND KALI CROSSEN

4/20, famously known as being an unofficial “smoke-out” holiday, has given of the possible consequences for the possession of marijuana. Police have anBoulder a negative reputation for years. Around the U.S., many participate in nounced in the letter that even attending the gathering at the “Quad” could rethis event by smoking weed to celebrate the so-called sult in fines up to $100 or a possible arrest. “holiday.” However, Boulder, over many other cities To prevent students from entering the “Quad,” CU attracts some of the largest crowds. Annually many has created an alternate option and is hosting a free students as well as other community members gather concert by Wyclef Jean. Jean’s songs endorse legalizing in the Norlin Quad on the CU Boulder campus. Normarijuana which gives students hope that it may be lelin Quad is the “courtyard” of the CU campus where galized in the future. Although the free concert won’t students gather for social events. completely eliminate smoking on 4/20, CU’s adminisCU Boulder is consistently voted the number one tration hopes that participation will not be as popular party school. Their ongoing party reputation is greatas in the past. ly due to the community’s support for 4/20. Over 50 “This may sound crazy,” said Fairview Administrator marijuana dispensaries exist in Boulder.

James Hill, “or the biggest coincidence in the world, In the past years, police have been present and givbut [the inservice day on 4/20] just fell on that date, en out multiple tickets and arrests. However, this year with nothing to do with the “holiday.” the police enforcement is cracking down more than in Many BVSD students believed that the inservice day the past. Last year, around 10,000 people showed up on 4/20 was scheduled to avoid ditching school. Year CU Boulder campus (Wikimeida Commons). to the “Quad” with many of these people coming from after year 4/20 has become an “all-school ditch day” to out of state. In order to minimize marijuana use, police celebrate the “holiday.” For many students, having unare blocking off parking spaces near the “Quad,” limiting off campus residents excused absences on 4/20 is not as big of an issue as it would be on other days from joining in, and creating a larger crowd. even though the consequences are the same.

The police department has sent out letters to all CU students warning them

Students Voice Opinions About Kony 2012 Controversy

By ELLA JENAK AND JANET CHEN

Earlier this year, a video by the name of Kony 2012 spread like a virus through scam trying to secretly advocate for the legalization of marijuana (due to the the internet and the media. It was an advocacy video created by Invisible Chil- date on which will take place). dren which eventually garnered more than 100 million views. The video conWhatever the significance or nonsignificance of the date is, the fact that demned the actions of Joseph Kony, a Ugandan war criminal.

Cover the Night lies on 4/20 does change the willingness of some students to The Kony video was promoted by various celebrities, including Ryan Gosling participate. Sophomore Brock DeHaven said he would “happily fundraise for and Leonardo DiCaprio, which helped to maximize its campaign. However, it Invisible Children,” because the Kony 2012 video was “really inspiring and really has also generated a great deal of controversy. well made.” But, DeHaven won’t participate in Cover the Night because “it’s According to the Huffington Post, Kony received criticism that it “oversim- late at night” and “people will be on drugs.” plifies” a multitude of much more complicated problems. Moreover, Invisible One Fairview student, Maya Matatall, sophomore, encourages students to Children also received criticism for the way that it publicized the video, spe- participate in Cover the Night Boulder because she says it will be “a good way cifically targeting the organization’s business practices. For instance, apparently to get the community to come together and get rid of their differences for one only 32% of Invisible Children’s moncause.” ey goes to direct services for victims.

Although Matatall is not inAlthough Kony 2012 has received a volved in Fairview’s Invisible Chillot of positive feedback, rumors of the dren club, she supports the orgaorganization being a scam are causing nization and its cause because she many students to question the orga“[finds] it really depressing,” and nization’s benevolence. Emma Berdabecause of her Jewish beliefs, “it’s nier, sophomore, said “so many peoa connection to the Holocaust.” ple said [the video] was a scam that Matatall isn’t at all concerned I couldn’t watch it with an unbiased about the overlap between Cover mind.” Guy Margalit, sophomore the Night and 4/20 because she said, “They only send a small portion thinks that “people who were goof their profit to the Ugandan Army, ing to participate anyway will still therefore it is mere propaganda and is participate.” She says, “I don’t not really ‘saving the children.’” think it will affect the integrity of In response, Invisible Children said the event at all.” that direct victim assistance is only When asked why Americans one component of their efforts and should support Invisible Chilthat public awareness is just as vital, dren when there are so many peoespecially in the Kony scenario. ple who need help in the United Kony 2012 controversey poster (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS).

Through the Kony 2012 video, InvisStates, Matatall said, “I actually have ible Children publicized an event called “Cover the Night”. The purpose of this sort of an issue with Invisible Children because they’ve had embezzlement isis to spread yet more awareness of Kony’s tyrannical actions in Africa. The con- sues, so while we need to help other places, we need to balance it with things cept of the event is for supporters of the cause to cover their towns in Kony 2012 we have to do here.” The rumors of embezzlement are unconfirmed, but they propaganda on the night of April 20th, so that when everyone wakes up the next spread almost as quickly as the Kony 2012 video itself throughout the Internet. day, Kony will be everywhere they turn.

Matatall finds it interesting that “technology is what made [Kony 2012] so faPosters (similar in aesthetics to presidential campaign posters), tee shirts and mous.” She says, “It shows that technology isn’t just for fun.” In fact, the power “action kits” are being sold on the Invisible Children website to be used during of social networking is being used to organize Cover the Night Boulder. A FaceCover the Night. In addition, videos on how to create Kony chalk stencils and book page for the event has been created to a coordinate a unified effort to “clean graffiti” have been posted to the Invisible Children Youtube channel. make Kony famous on 4/20.

Unfortunately, Cover the Night will intersect with another infamous event on It is this marrying of technology and activism that made Kony 2012 so famous 4/20: “Weed Day.” Most people believe the overlap is simply coincidence, while and that organizers of Cover the Night Boulder are utilizing in hopes of making other anonymous Internet users speculate that Cover the Night is actually a the event just as famous.

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Dear The Royal Banner, Concerning your recent article about Adderall abuse, I would like to point out several issues with some of the ways you reported your information and gathered your facts. Your survey, for example-- fifty kids is a ridiculously small sample size, and urges me to question whether this was a scientific survey, or if any actual statistical tests were applied to the data to determine significance. The assumptions with which the reporters approached the subject clearly affected the way that they presented their findings, in a gross display of confirmation bias.

Your use of quotes leans toward the sensational, particularly the block quote that states “Everyone I know in the IB classes or going for the IB Diploma takes Adderall.” Not only can this quote be found nowhere in the main text, which might have put it into context, it is not actually attributed to any one student, who might have been held accountable for their opinion.

Such shady reporting techniques pale in comparison to the greater offense that persists throughout the article: the repeated generalization and veiled accusation of a specific student group at Fairview. Had “IB students” been replaced by another minority group, I would guess that this article would not have been allowed to be published. Simply because the IB crowd is self-selecting does not mean that the standard rules of political correctness do not apply.

Since unsupported beliefs and opinions seem to carry so much weight in this publication, I’d like to offer up one of my own: As an IB Diploma candidate, I have never taken Adderall, and I don’t know any other candidate that has. We get good grades and are accepted to good colleges because we are smart and we work hard, not because we take drugs.

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On behalf of the Royal Banner I wish to send out my deepest regrets regarding last issue’s article on Adderall abuse. As an editor-in-chief and a co-teacher in the Beginning Journalism class, I was deeply involved in the development of the article. Nothing pains me more than that I failed to adequately help the Beginning Journalism students who worked hard on this article to convey its message to you and other students in the International Baccalaureate program.

Much of your concern stems from a true comedy of errors. The quote regarding IB students’ use of adderall was initially attributed to an anonymous source in the article, but the quote was removed for fear that it would offend students such as yourself. Unfortunately, the block quote remained, a true error on our part. This article in no way meant to imply that all IB students abuse Adderall, for that would be false and and thus antithetical to the purpose of our paper. It was unfair of us to include that quote out of context and expect you to feel anything other than offended.

However, I stand by the research my reporters performed. I do not believe that polling nearly 2.5 percent of the entire student body is a “ridiculously small sample size” nor do I believe that my reporters made assumptions regarding their evidence. True, our polls cannot assure complete randomness nor are they the best potential indicator. My reporters were trying, to the best of their abilities, to report on a trend. I believe that they did that. It is clear to me that not all IB students, as our hyperbolic source purported falsely, are abusing Adderall. From the research that my reporters brought me, however, I truly believe that many students who abuse Adderall are carrying the academic burdens of advanced IB and AP curriculums. The true tragedy of this article is that one true mistake ruined it for you. Rather than allowing you to view the issue of high school perscription drug abuse, you were forced into a position of self-defense.

With All Due Respect, Eli Boonin-Vail

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Plastic is NOT Fantastic: How Consumer Awareness Will Help Save The Environment

By JOSH BROWN

“Anyone who uses a plastic bag and then throws it away should be forced to eat it.” This quote, from the movie “Bag it!”, while seemingly extreme, is actually a legitimate response to the issue of plastics polluting the ocean.

A large part of the world’s oceans contain unsafe amounts of plastic as a result of human pollution. One such area, the North Pacific subtropical gyre- also known as the Great Garbage Patch- is said to be twice the size of Texas and filled with floating plastic debris.

The immediate issue threatening sea life is plastic. Lots and lots of it. Plastics in the ocean carry high levels of toxins and instead of biodegrade, plastic photodegrades, which means that the toxic particles are being made into even smaller particles. These particles appear to fish as food, so the fish then consume these bits and pieces of plastic.

This has been perpetuated in all parts of the world, and resulted in a 90% reduction in all marine life species. Researchers studying the plastic-filled areas estimated that in some parts of the ocean, there is 40 times more plastic than food. This is a problem for humans because we eat the big fishes which eat the small fishes that eat the smaller fish and so on and so forth. At the end of the chain, even the plankton and phytoplankton are consuming plastic. Each step up in the chain results in an exponential increase in intensity of toxicity produced by plastic. It is estimated that plastic kills 100,00 marine animals each year. More than 260 species are affected by plastic ingestion. In fact, all sea turtles in U.S. waters are listed as endangered.

The issue of polluted oceans comes from unhindered human consumption.

The world consumption of plastic bags is estimated to be 500 billion a year.

The average American contributes 800 pounds of plastic into the waste stream, per year. Plastic bags and bottles are the most common form of plastic used in America and elsewhere. In the U.S., we consume two million plastic bottles every five minutes. Being that each plastic bottle is made with petroleum, our consumption of 100 billion plastic bags a year totals 12 million barrels of oil to make and transport the plastics. Similarly, 17 million barrels per year are used to make plastic water bottles. Most of these consumer goods are used for a short time and meant to be thrown away after use. This is the detrimental habit that caused the massive contamination of sea and drinking water.

“Single-use plastic bags, which choke marine life, should be banned or phased out, rapidly, everywhere. There is simply zero justification for manufacturing them anymore, anywhere” said Achim Steiner, the executive director of the United Nations Environment Program, in a news broadcast.

Who couldn’t agree? Washington “The average American conD.C. imposed a fee on plastic bags tributes 800 pounds of plaswhich resulted in a 50% decrease in tic into the waste stream, per plastic bags. This means that half the year.” population of Washington D.C. reasoned with using a reusable bag instead of a plastic bag.

These are the kinds of choices that need to be made worldwide in order to reduce our rapid consumption of fossil fuel-made plastic bags, bottles, and cups.

The 300 million coffee cups used by Americans daily can be reduced dramatically by simply using your own cup. If each person made a conscious decision to re-use a bag, cup or bottle, then less pollution would enter the ocean. It is an ongoing effort, and each individual must try their best to use the least amount of plastic as possible. We must remember; re-use, reduce, recycle, and re-think.

These are the ways to a more sustainable living.

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Taking It Seriously: Addressing the Issue of Self Harm in High School

By SHOSHANA POLLACK

High school is a tough time for everyone. And tough times come with unhealthy strategies for coping. We all know about them, even if we do not use them ourselves. They can be as simple and seemingly harmless as drinking too much caffeine, or shopping compulsively. However, in order to survive the challenges of being a teenager, many resort to alcohol, drug abuse, or smoking cigarettes. Others fall into the trap of eating disorders. Most of these coping mechanisms are viewed as addictions. However, there’s one coping mechanism that, while just as detrimental and addicting as the rest, is not looked at as an addiction. Rather, it is avoided and not spoken of, and considered a personal weakness. Self harm.

It has many labels associated with it- “Cutter,” and “Emo” being two of the most common. It is considered by many something to be ashamed of, hidden, and made fun of. However, what most do not realize is that self harm is a serious addiction. It releases endorphins into the body that serve as pain killers. These endorphins become addictive. Though they are naturally present in the body, people are not used to the unusually high levels released by self harm.

Most people’s emotions can be thought of as a continuous wave, occasionally rising and falling, going from a calm, peaceful state, to an over-emotional state (including anxiety, irritability, anger, worry, and sadness.) People who self harm, rather than riding the rise and fall of the wave to the end, cut it off before it falls. The sharp drop that this creates, while it provides a temporary release of emotion, only makes the wave larger the next time around.

As emotions become stronger, those who self harm feel more of a need to do so. Each time one self harms, the emotions become less manageable the next time that they occur. In this way, self harm becomes an addictive, extremely vicious cycle.

According to a Cornell Research Program, “self-injury typically refers to a variety of behaviors in which an individual intentionally inflicts harm to his or her body for purposes not socially recognized or sanctioned and without suicidal intent.” This can take many forms, two of the most prominent being burning and cutting.

Reasons for self harming are personal and vary greatly. Many people self harm to exchange the emotional pain that they encounter for physical pain. Self harming can be a reaction to stress, depression, or other anxieties and disorders. Despite the temporary relief it provides, any positive effects are fleeting, and much outweighed by the negative.

No one wants to hurt themselves just for the sake of it. If someone is self harming, it is a physical attempt to deal with emotional issues. Similarly, no one hurts themselves simply for attention.This belief is an incredibly common reaction to self harm. When someone has cuts on their wrists, it does not mean that they are looking for sympathy, or trying to be noticed. It means that they have a serious addiction. And if they are looking for attention, it is because they need it. It is a cry for help.

If you find out that a friend is self harming, it is important to be very conscious of how you respond. To begin with, do not act shocked, disgusted, or tell them how sorry you are. Make it very clear that you are there for them, and that you are ready to listen if they want to talk. Try your best to understand that self harm itself is not the problem, it is a symptom of something else that they are going through, something much deeper. If they want to talk about it, that is okay. If not, do not push them.

It is important to remember that, as a friend, it is not your responsibility to make them stop cutting. Do everything you can to support them, but, in the end, you cannot help them yourself. The most important thing you can do is help them access appropriate support, whether it is suggesting that they talk to a school counselor, a therapist, or their parents. If you feel that they are exhibiting suicidal behavior, it is important that you tell an adult immediately.

Self harm is a serious problem, even though many at Fairview may not recognize it as one. Self harm is an issue that needs to be addressed, rather than ignored.

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2012 Prom: A Night on Deck Go To Prom, You Won’t Regret It

By SAVARONE AMMANN

A number of endless under-classmen wish and desire to go to the crazy, long and exciting night of prom. However, unless they get lucky and are asked by an upper-classmen, or are already dating an upperclassmen, their chances will fall short. Many students wait and hesitate to attend prom without making solid plans.

A few students gave some remarks regarding why juniors and seniors should go to prom no matter what. One junior said very simply, “In highschool you have to go to prom”. It makes complete sense to go to prom whether a party bus is present or not. Going to prom, however expensive it may be, is one remarkable night. A junior who was asked replied saying, “they shouldn’t (go), it’s too expensive.” 30 dollars is rather pricey for a high school student, but it will become worth it in some form or another.

For many juniors, going to prom gives a glimpse of what the big dance is like and prepares them for senior year. When juniors attend they can learn from their experience and perfect prom plans for their fourth year of highschool. As prom arrives near the end of the year, it is essential for seniors to go so that they can be with friends. Prom is “the last time you get to see everyone”, says senior, Emma Lazaroff.

This year’s prom is especially spectacular due to the fact that it will be held at Sports Authority Field. Not only is this a grand venue, but it allows for a nice long limo ride to the location and the opportunity to eat at a restaurant outside Boulder for a change. Many adults remember their prom night as a night that sticks with them and becomes part of their memories or high school. Prom makes an impact on every student who attends and imprints a memory into their heads that they will probably remember for a long time.

Senior, Johnny Combs, summed up why going to prom is necessary to highschool calling it, “by far the biggest dance of the year”. Some students are uncertain on their decision, but going to prom will be better than not going and will most likely become a major event in your memory of your high school years.

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April 28th, 2012 8PM-Midnight Sports Authority Field at Mile High Ballroom

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Burrito Wars

Illegal Pete’s By MEGAN DEBRUYN AND SAM ROCK Burritos do a great job containing that delicious slop of meat, beans, and other goodies we love so much. However, no burrito place other than Illegal Pete’s does a better job slapping together a scrumptious mix of high quality ingredients.

Anyone with an affinity for spicy foods knows that Pete’s house salsa/sauce is to die for.

It’s got just the right amount of zip and it complements any burrito perfectly. Their pork green chile is a favorite of ours too, as it is a delicacy rarely seen at other chain burrito joints.

However, one of the main perks at Pete’s is that they mix the ingredients of your burrito with a big spoon, evenly distributing each ingredient to better suit your palate. You will never wind up getting one of those grossly mismatched bites of pure sour cream at Illegal Pete’s. But we figured it was unfair to be so biased without giving other mexican restaurants a chance to mix our burritos up. So, we gave the others a shot to impress us.

First stop: Chipotle.

Upon asking them to mix the guts of our burritos, we received a nasty glare and a poorly (and begrudgingly we might add) stirred burrito. At Qdoba, things took a turn from bad to ugly. The woman slapping together our burritos ignored the mixing requests altogether.

Illegal Pete’s is not only the best burrito joint around because never have we once found a hair mixed in with the guac (can’t say the same for you, Qdobz), but because it has character. Unlike what you will find with many other chain restaurants, Pete’s is run by a unique and dedicated staff who know their regulars, and treat everyone who walks in like old friends.

Pete’s FTW. Chiptole By MATT SPARKMAN AND CALEB PYKONNEN Let’s imagine, for a moment, that you are a high school student (it’s a stretch, but bear with me). Let’s also imagine that you are hungry.

When you start to create a list of possible eateries in your head, Chipotle will be one of the first places that comes to mind. There’s good reason that Chipotle tops the list of places to get a quick meal. Here are a few reasons to eat at Chipotle: The burritos are awesome. Plain and simple, the burritos are really good. The chicken burrito is very tasty, especially if you add some spicy salsa or guacamole.

Also, the prices are relatively cheap. If you are just getting a burrito, you will only have to bring in a $10 bill and you will leave with a burrito and some change. However, Chipotle did lose some of its luster when it stopped giving free drinks to students; so if you want a drink it starts to get a little pricey.

The location is great. The Chipotle we attended is located in the 29th Street Mall, so there is plenty to do after eating there.

Finally, the atmosphere in the restaurant is high quality. If you go to the restaurant during prime eating hours, you will usually find a fun mix of high school and college students.

Look, if you want a place with good, healthy food that will fill you up, Chipotle is simply the place to go.

Entertainment Walking down Pearl Street or The Hill and craving a burrito but don’t know where to go? Here is your guide to the best burritos in Boulder.

Chipotle, Illegal Pete’s, Qdoba, and Big City Burrito all have something unique to offer. Whether you are in the mood for creamy queso from Qdoba or spicy steak from Chipotle, Boulder burrito restaurants have it all!!

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Big City Burrito

By PAIGE LINDGREN & SAVARONE AMMANN Big City Burrito is an authentic burrito restaurant that is way underrated, especially compared to its competitors Chipotle, Qdoba, and Illegal Pete’s. This chain was founded in Colorado and the majority of its stores are still located here which makes this burrito place superior than all the others who are just typical burrito places dispersed throughout the country. Located at 2426 Arapahoe Avenue near 29th street, Big City Burrito is in the middle of a busy strip mall.

Two unique qualities about Big City Burrito are the wide variety of hot sauces from mild to extreme hot, and their famous potato burrito. The hot sauces are rated from 1 to 10+++ allowing for a customized selection for each customer (the 10+++ will burn your tongue and bring tears to your eyes.) The potato burrito outdoes any other burrito created at Chipotle or Qdoba. The burrito comes with a bundle of hot and chewy potatoes to accompany any other ingredients you include yourself.

Not only is the potato burrito to die for, Big City Burrito also includes an array of tortilla options to choose from including the traditional options of white and wheat as well as other options such as tomato chile, pesto, jalepeno and cheddar, and spinach.

Take a break from big chain restaurants and try a bite of authentic burrito cuisine at Big City Burrito. We recommend the potato burrito topped with any level of hot sauce and your choice of condiments. However, try any delicious item on their menu and you

HOROSCOPES w/ Artemis Wysteria Hey kiddies! Just got back from my sabbatical camping out on top of Uluru. Good times.

Needless to say, I’ve had a REAL hankering to share my premonitions with y’all. I cooked up some piping hot horoscopes for you after I perfected the C# scale on my theramin—eat up, darlings!

Aries (March 21 - April 19) Delete your Pinterest or a stranger will no doubt be spilling some Yoplait on that Free People sun dress you pilfered last week.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) When you wake up this morning, take two showers instead of one. It will work wonders for your sinuses.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20) Be sure to practice your fart suppression this week in preparation for Prom. Your friends will be so impressed.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22) If you really want to improve on your grades next year, you better make a hummus out of all your Beanie Babies. They have become WAY too big of a distraction.

Leo (July 23 - August 22) Eat a TON of green M&M’s. And rhubarb. Together. That is, unless you want your libido to be at 48% (kinda like your laptop last night!!!!).

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By PIPER SALVATOR & CASON MCHOSE Qdoba Home of the famous queso, Qdoba has by far the best burrito in Boulder. When you bite into a massive queso burrito your taste buds will explode. Queso is the ingredient that puts Qdoba above its competitors. The warm, melted cheese mixed with a variety of mild chiles creates the perfect smooth, creamy sauce that is essential to every burrito.

The ideal complement to a queso burrito is the variety of salsas available at Qdoba. The spiciest salsa is the fiery habanero. Next comes the salsa roja, which still offers an irresistible kick. A more mild kick comes from the salsa verde, which is made from green tomatillos. For those who cannot handle the salsas, Qdoba offers pico de gallo, which is a mix of tomatoes, onion, and cilantro.

The cilantro-lime rice is the perfect staple in any given burrito, whether pulled pork, grilled chicken, or shredded beef. Vegetarians will find Qdoba enjoyable as well with their signature vegetarian burrito that includes grilled vegetables and hand-smashed guacamole.

Qdoba also offers a “naked burrito” for those who may be allergic to tortillas or those who do not want the tortilla to get in the way of the delicious burrito ingredients. The naked burrito is an outstanding option because you can still order your choice of meat, toppings, and of course queso, the bowl is just a healthier option and less filling.

While many of the ingredients at Qdoba are almost identical to those of its competition, queso is the unique ingredient that cannot be found anywhere else and puts a Qdoba burrito ahead of any

Virgo (August 23 - September 22) FYI, the secret ingredient to everything bagels is also the cure for being a troglodyte homunculus. Eat an everything bagel with literally everything you eat and your height may improve, if even marginally.

your crush an elaborate message detailing your passion for them using exclusively emoji icons, even if they don’t own an iOS device. They will know that the rectangle boxes are symbolic of your love. ;)

Libra (September 23 - October 22) Resist the urge to steal your ex-girlfriend’s dog’s grandfather’s poptarts. Jk it’s fine.

Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) The best option for you to resolve the ongoing conflict with your stepmother at this point is to exclusively refer to her as “dingus.”

Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) You’re gonna have to sit next to Hunter on the bus this week.

You’d better prepare some conversation topics so it won’t be an awkward bus ride.

Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) After this week you’re gonna be wondering why you haven’t ALWAYS carried a concealed firearm in the crotch of your Dockers!

Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Send

Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Eli.

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Athletes of the Future

By Alex Flynn and Kali Crossen

Future Football Stars

With a talented senior class leaving for college, many of Fairview’s top athletes will be lost. Some of these senior athletes have helped keep Fairview as a top competitor in the state in all athletic categories. As the seniors prepare to leave, it is time for the underclassmen to step up and fill their shoes. Sam Martin and Anders Hill are recognized as key players on next year’s varsity football team. Here is what they have to say about the past season and their future as upperclassmen:

has been a great friend this whole year.

AH: I look up Jack the most because I knew him really well through summer baseball and all the trips we took and also Dakin (Platt) because I got to know him really well in the weight room. And also Ben (Meyer) and Sevrin (Remmo) because they are my best friends. (Sam agrees!)

Royal Banner: What was your favorite part of the past season?

Sam Martin: My favorite part was Summit Camp and two-a-days and getting so close with all the seniors.

Anders Hill: My favorite part was the seven on seven tournaments and Summit Camp because they were a lot of fun.

RB: Any funny memories from the season?

SM: Michael made fun of Holden for going to Skrilloween.

AH: There was this one time when we were warming up for practice and these middle school girls were walking by and Micheal was like barking at them and we started talking to them and it was funny.

RB: What are your hopes for when you are an upperclassmen?

SM: I would like to be a leader on the team and help the team win a state championship.

AH: I would definitely like to be a leader and get to know the underclassmen and also win a state championship like Sam said.

RB: Who do you look up to the most?

SM: I look up to Michael (McVenes) a lot and also Jack Madden because he

RB: What will you contribute to the team in the future?

SM: I will catch every pass that is thrown at me.

AH: Throwing more balls to Sam and the other wide receivers and hopefully good runs in the playoffs. Also punting!

Future Girls Basketball Stars For being so young, freshman, Annika Lai and Sarah Kaufman have proven their skill throughout the girls basketball season this year. For both Lai and Kaufman, being on Varsity this season taught them more than just how to become better at their sport.

The season taught them sportsmanship and the value of team work. It was an experience to remember, and one they will keep with them Future Girls Basketfor the years to come. Lai is ball star Sarah Kaufman dribbles down the court a significant athlete of the futhis season. ture due to her perseverance and dedication to her sport.

Perhaps she will follow in the footsteps of her mother, Amy Mathern, in her future.

Mathern was a key contributor to CU’s 1993 Elite Eight team.

Royal Banner: What was your favorite part of the past season?

Annika Lai: I really enjoyed getting to play with all the upperclassmen on my team. They are strong role models and they all had such great senses of humor. It made the whole season very entertaining.

Sarah Kaufman: Beating Legacy, a high-ranked team, and having fun with my teammates. Also the second Boulder game.

RB: What are your hopes for when you are an upperclassmen?

AL: I am really excited to be an upperclassman because

Future football star Sam Martin lines up at wide reciver.

I think that the next few years have so much potential and I hope to make it far into the playoffs. The skill level in the program will make my upcoming seasons very thrilling!

SK: As an upperclassman, I hope to be a leader and support the underclassmen as well as continue to develop my skills.

RB: Who do you look up to the most?

AL: I am really thankful for all the juniors and seniors that were on my team this past year. But especially Katie Kousman, who was one of my favorite people to watch, her intensity and perseverance was inspirational. But I look up to all the upperclassmen, they were all motivators.

SK: It’s hard to say, I really respect and look up to all of the upperclassmen this year. Each of them bring something unique to the team.

RB: Any funny memories from the season?

AL: The funniest thing I remember from the season were the jokes Georgina Ryder and Julia D’Amico made.

They are two of the funniest people I’ve ever met in my entire life, they brought so many laughs to the team it made the whole season that much better.

SK: Team dinners and bonding activities were always really fun.

RB: What will you contribute to the team in the future?

AL: I have to admit that it is hard to be the youngest person on the team, but I really think that being the youngest is what gave me the will to work harder. I hope that in upcoming years I will be able to contribute more to the stats and points of the team.

SK: As one of the tri-point guards on the team, I look to distribute the ball to others on the court and play tough defense. I look to continue this over the next few years.

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The Pop-Culture Grid THE QUESTIONS 1. What’s in your wallet?

2. What is one “to do” on your summer bucket list?

3. If you had to get a tattoo, WHAT and WHERE would it be?

4. Speedos are...

5. Who would your Fairview dream prom date be?

Rocky DeSantis Olivia Fear (Baseball) (Girls Soccer)

Photo (DEBRUYN).

Photo (DEBRUYN).

26 dollars and my Pictures of Sam membership to Martin curves

Will Kinnard (Boys Lacrosse)

Photo (DEBRUYN).

Photo (DEBRUYN).

Photo (SPARKMAN).

Emma Sanchez (Track and Field)

Rich Sanchez (Track and Field)

Jordan Sunset (Girls Golf)

Photo (DEBRUYN).

Photo (DEBRUYN).

Photo (DEBRUYN).

Money, student ID, gift cards, library card, driver’s permit

Social security Aspen Leaf Punch card, passport, card and cash for floss, 900 dollars food cash, 54 gift cards, altoids, tic-tacs, trident layers, wallet photos of Sevi, Ben, Sam, Ben again, and a spare wallet just in case the first one gets stolen

A fat wad of ones

Money and gift cards

Visit Australia

Win the Hunger Games

Go to Water World for the First Time

Road trip to Cali

Go to Australia

I feel that Sam Martin’s face John 15 :13 on my everyone should on my bicep and inner forearm get forearm Tim Ryan’s face on tattoos but I’d the other have to go with a lower back tattoo that says “Bless the mess”

The word “Tenacity” on the underside of my wrist

Rockem Sockem robots on each butt cheek

Track Wings on the top of my foot

Tribal warpaint on Small sunset on my face the back of my left shoulder

Above average, Only look good on but there’s always Tim Ryan room for growth ;)

A true man’s swimsuit

Good on models...bad on old men.

Good only on Ben Disgustingly horrid Meyer

Stylish and efficient

For Europeans

Mr. Boland

My lovely Bradley Cooper girlfriend goes to Boulder, but my dream date from FAIRVIEW would have to be Alex Waters

Ben Meyer.......’s little brother

Anyone fascinating

Channing Tatum

Find the time to tell my dog she’s adopted :(

3 dollars, my license, and an assortment of gift cards

Katie Kuosman Emma Lazaroff (Girls Tennis) (Girls Lacrosse)

Spend the entire Create a gigantic summer on a slip and slide romantic getaway with Sam and Tim.

Tim Ryan

That’s a secret :)

Photos (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS).

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