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2270 Highway 133

Carbondale, CO 81623

November 2014

Volume 8 Issue 2

The Rampage

Mice! -Eryn Doherty

Leftover lunch trash leads to a rodent problem; staff and students concerned

Be grateful,

t Roaring Fork High School, students are allowed to roam the building freely and eat wherever they want during their lunch hour. Teachers are now questioning this policy. Due to the massive amounts of garbage and food left around the school, the RF staff is now fighting a mice problem. Head cook, Sulma Zelaya, believes students should not be able to eat wherever they want. Instead, she thinks it would be more suitable if the students who stay at school for lunch eat together in the auditeria. At the beginning of the school year, Roaring Fork purchased 350 new plates for the school’s kitchen. In a recent count, there were roughly 100 plates left. Janitor, Pedro Ramirez, has found the missing two-thirds of the plates in trash cans throughout Roaring Fork. He has been trying to recover the plates from the garbage cans to bleach and sanitize. Zelaya believes the plates are ending up in trash cans because of students roaming through the school during lunch. “Students don’t have enough time to walk their dishes back to the kitchen after eating somewhere else in the school,” said Zelaya. “If students ate all together in one place, they would have time to bring the dishes back.” Principal Drew Adams and Assistant Principal Kelsie Goodman agreed that students, teachers, and staff should be proud of their school and want to keep it clean. Adams said, “In certain areas of

be happy -Jonathan Aranda Do you say thank you when your teacher hands out papers? Do you express gratitude to the grocery store clerk for helping you bag your groceries? Everyday, people do kind and helpful deeds, and in the realm of our crazy lives, we seem to forget to appreciate the little things. Take a moment to consider the good things you do for people. Sometimes you might not even re-

What’s inside:

the school, the amount of trash that’s left behind is deplorable.” In the gym, student athletes say they have stepped in sticky foods and drinks that have been spilled on the floor. “It’s gross! There were chicken bones and candy wrappers all over the bleachers,” said sophomore volleyball player, Ashley Hall. While food is tossed around the school’s floors, mice are finding ways into the building. Many people speculate that the increase of mice entering the school is due to all of the trash. Adams, though, be-

Photo by Lucy Stevens Custodian Pedro Ramirez sets a mouse trap in the halls to catch the pesky mice. Mice have been taking over in schools valley-wide.

alize you are doing them. For example, you may not remember that time you picked up a stranger’s papers that were flying out of her bag or when you opened a door for someone. November is a month of family time and gratitude. It is a period where you can think about the things you love, the people around you that make you happy, and all of the benefits you are fortunate to have. Many researchers have learned that small doses of gratitude improve your health and can result in other beneficial factors. Robert

Yik-Yak Attack! (Page 2)

lieves that mice are common in every building during this time of year. He said it is natural for mice to come into buildings when it starts to get cold. Many teachers and staff members, though, are concerned about the issue. A few teachers have complained of an odor in their classroom, which they think is a result of dead mice. History teacher, Matt Wells, said the air vent in his room has been blowing a strong odor that reeks of something dead. Students in his classes have speculated there are dead mice in the ceiling ducts that have made the classroom stink. The maintenance department has been requested, but Wells doesn’t think anyone has come to fix the situation. Ken Melby, the Director of Facilities for the Roaring Fork School District, said he placed 24 new mouse traps in the closets at Roaring Fork in one day. In his opinion, the mice aren’t coming in because of the trash. He thinks the mice problem is a result of teachers leaving their doors open during the day. Some might say students should be forced to eat in the cafeteria because of the lack of respect for our school. Many students think they should not have this restriction. Students enjoy the freedom of being able to roam during their 40-minute lunch period. Adams said if students want to continue eating wherever they want, they need to self-monitor and clean up after themselves. As of right now, though, no one will be forced to eat in the cafeteria.

Emmon’s book “Thanks! How The Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier” includes research that journaling about what you’re grateful for can make you happier everyday. According to Bruce Campbell’s article,”Counting Your Blessings: How Gratitude Improves Your Health,” there are many steps you can take to remind yourself of what you’re grateful for: keeping a journal, finding a friend to share your gratitude with, and using visual reminders, like little sticky notes on your mirror. Some of the benefits of ac-

Stress and Sleep (Pages 4 & 5)

Pledge Issues Span the Valley (Page 6)

knowledging what you’re grateful for in your life can go from better, sounder sleep to less anxiety and depression. The following are some of the things that members of our community are thankful for. What are you thankful for? Karla Cardenas (RFHS Mom): My kids, my whealth and empanadas. Lucy Uribe (RFHS Senior): Wendy Schwitz in the office. Naomi Pulver (RFHS Junior): Being able to pass this quarter. Chrissy Dawson (RFHS Administrative Assistant): My son, job, a working car, and awesome metabolism.

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Feature

Yik Yak attack -Katie Weimer

ik Yak is a social media application that allows people, mainly students, to post “yaks” anonymously about anything they wish. After the yak has been posted, students can reply to the original yak while remaining anonymous. For example, if a student has an opinion about a lunch meal, teacher, or another student, he has the ability to post anonymously about it. The app is based purely off location. For example, if a student is physically in Carbondale, she will see all of Carbondale’s yaks; if she is in Glenwood, she will see all of Glenwood’s yaks. The buzz around Yik Yak has resulted from what some users perceive as bullying and inappropriate or offensive language. Students have mixed emotions about the purpose of the app. Some students feel as though Yik Yak has no positive beneﬁt to the students at Roaring Fork and beyond. Sophomore Ashley Hall states, “Yik Yak has obviously had a very negative effect on our school. It turned into something really bad. People are saying harsh

Kids express Thanksgiving thoughts

Rampage reporter Jacky Jacquez asked elementary students (aged four to seven) from the Valley what they thought about Thanksgiving. The following are some of their responses.

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and unnecessary comments. It has had a very negative effect on our entire school.” The app was originally created for college campuses. Freshman Reece Ettleson thinks that the intentions of the app have changed: “[The app] is now used for people to talk badly about other people.” Yik Yak has not only created controversy at Roaring Fork, but also schools across the valley. Glenwood High School and Aspen High School have blocked the app’s use within the premises of school property. There are some students who believe the app has no negative effect on Roaring Fork. Sophomore Maddy Miller says, “The main purpose of the app is for pure entertainment. People use it to see what other people posted.” Although posts on Yik Yak are meant to be lighthearted and humorous, such as pop culture updates or jokes, many students and teachers don’t ﬁnd much humor in the app’s content. For instance, Adam Carballeira, English teacher, feels that Yik Yak is the “Bathroom stall of all social media networks.” Junior Beth Fawley agrees. “A lot of negativity is shown on the app and normally we take that negativity out on our rival schools but not it is inward. Mainly against people in our school and normally Roaring Fork is this cool, chill place where everyone is accepted and happy and loved.” To ensure our school continues to be this “cool, chill place,” Rams, just make sure you think before you yak.

Q: Do you help “[If I was a turkey, “[I am thankful cook? my name would for] having food A: “Yes… No. When be] Spiderturkey! and a family.” Iʼm bigger.”

Finding a balance for learning amongst diverse students -Tavia Teitler The main focus of a school is to do what is best for its student’s learning. A major component of this goal is the way students are leveled and sorted into classes. With such a variety of opinions and research on this topic, the way schools approach leveling often changes. At Roaring Fork High School, there is a considerable array of classroom dynamics. The Cohort Approach: RFHS administration and staff have made an effort to keep the freshman class together. Ninth grade is considered by many to be the most important year in high school. How a student does their freshmen year can often be used as an indicator for their success throughout the rest of high school. According to Michele Willens’ article in The Atlantic, “Ninth Grade: The Most Important Year in High School,” there are three main indicators of success in school: “Attendance, behavior and course performance.” A main objective of this approach is to help students develop good habits in these three categories. RFHS freshmen, as a result, are offered fewer opportunities to take different classes. All ninth graders are enrolled in U.S. history, biology, and English I, with math being the only core subject in which differentiation is encouraged. This has both its advantages and drawbacks. Keeping ninth graders together gives advanced students a chance to take a leadership role among their peers. It also allows for interdisciplinary learning and the development of stronger relationships between peers. However, this situation also means that some students are being challenged more than others. Students that have traditionally

been in higher-level classes may ﬁnd that they are repeating information and sailing through their classes while students who typically struggle more in school may have a harder time keeping up. The Skip-Ahead Approach:

Another leveling phenomenon at RFHS is a situation where advanced level students skip ahead to higher-level classes. An example is sophomores taking English III (traditionally a junior class) or a freshman taking Math II (typically a sophmore class). This works well in many ways: students can take the classes at the level that is appropri-

“[Our education system] is broken, but it works.”

can be very beneﬁcial to students. “Just because a student is a lower writer does not mean they are a lower thinker,” said Denise Wright, RFHS English teacher. “Mixed classes means mixed thoughts,” she added. The AP Approach: Another leveling strategy at RFHS is the offering of Advanced Placement (AP) classes. This allows students to be in classes with others who learn at a similar pace as themselves and allows teachers to challenge and push students without leaving others behind. Wright believes that there is a “time and place for leveled classes” and that AP courses are one of these places. These classes allow for deeper discussions and more challenging material. Junior Leah Allen who is in her second year of taking AP classes said that mixed classes, “give you a different perspective but don’t challenge you to do better.” AP classes give higher-achieving students a push and a challenge they don’t receive in some of their other classes. Lab Classes:

ate for them. However, it also presents many problems. This strategy creates a major division in the classroom. Students who are taking a class a level ahead of themselves and students who are taking the class at their grade level, or repeating it, learn and think in different ways and at different paces. This puts strain on teachers and in many cases creates an uncomfortable classroom environment. Many of the advanced-level students who are used to taking a leadership role among their peers and actively participating in class are intimidated by the new class dynamics and, as a result, interact with less frequency in the classroom. However, having mixed classes also provides a certain level of diversity in thought and ability that

On the other end, RFHS also offers lab classes for students who are struggling. These are extra periods of a subject in which students can seek more help and get more one-on-one time with the teacher. RFHS English teacher Adam Carballeira mentioned some of the beneﬁts of the dynamics of these classes. “Kids who have never been on the top get a chance to take a leadership role,” he said. “[Our education system] is broken, but it works,” Carballeira said, and all these different approaches are part of a continuous effort to ﬁx it. There is no one answer on how to level students but efforts are constantly being made to ensure that each student gets the best education possible.

Feature

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Senior Spotlight: Anali Garcia

-Elle Derby

nali Garcia is currently a senior at RFHS and has attended Roaring Fork since she was a freshman. She sets a good example for underclassman, demonstrating the importance of putting in effort

throughout your high school career. Although Anali is pushing hard to graduate in the spring, she is stuck in a lot of freshman classes. While Anali is just trying to do her work and get her credits so that she can graduate, many of her fellow students don’t

seem to be as motivated in school and disrupt her learning with their “immaturity.” Even with this complication, Anali is hopeful that she will graduate this spring. Her mindset was not always so positive. “I came here with such a bad attitude, I would not try in my classes, and at times not show up,” she said. She also often talked back to her teachers. This year, however, Anali is more involved in her classes: asking questions, staying on top of her work and getting A’s and B’s on her assignments. She describes her year as stressful, but she is extremely proud of her effort and the fact that she is actually trying to

learn and grow. Anali’s advice to freshman is to try. “If you come here ready to learn and willing to do the work, you will get far. It took me three years before I realized I needed to actually start doing my work if I wanted to graduate. Don’t give up!” she said in a Facebook interview. Anali would like to thank Adam Carballeira, her English and Creative Writing teacher, because he wouldn’t give up on her, even when everyone else had–even her. Anali’s two favorite teachers are Adam Carballeira and Larry Williams. Her favorite subject is English because that is where she feels that she

has improved the most. She also loves this subject because writing is a hobby of hers. She spends her free time hanging out with friends, having fun and laughing. Her favorite high school memories are “Every day this year because everyday I ﬁnd something new to laugh about, especially with the friends I have now.” Even though she is working hard, she is having fun along the way. She was involved in Association de Jovenes Unidos para Acción (AJUA) which is a program where students ﬁght for immigration rights. “I believe that everyone is equal and I like to stand and speak

up for those who are afraid. I do not think people should be treated differently because of a paper or because of where they were born,” Garcia said. Although Anali still supports this group, she had to quit because she wanted to focus on school. After high school, Anali would like to attend Colorado Mountain College for two years in order to get a teaching certiﬁcate. She is interested in being a kindergarten teacher or a therapist. “I love kids,” she explained. Anali’s new motivation and determination have changed her view of high school and made her ready to take on new challenges.

Are janitors receiving the respect they deserve?

-Jonny Aranda Sometimes in our busy lives as high school students, we forget to notice the people around us and their actions. Walking down the hall on an average day, who are the people you notice? Your friends? Teachers? Behind all the loud noise and pools of students, there are two people that clean up messes and work hard to keep the school looking good. Who are they? Maria Diaz is a hardworking custodian at Roaring Fork High School. Diaz has children who are all older and are living on their own. She has been employed two years with the Roaring Fork School District and has completed one of her life long goals of buying a home. Her performance in her job is sometimes not as appreciated as she would like it to be and often ﬁnds it unpleasant when students don’t seem to have respect for the custodial staff. “When I am cleaning the boys bathroom there are days where a herd of them wander in there. I have to rush out and that’s something that really bugs me,” Diaz said. Even though student and staff are very friendly at Roaring Fork High School, there seem to be avoidable messes that are left behind. Lucy Uribe, a senior at Roaring Fork High School, gave her perspective on all the trash she sees in the halls at times. “Students don’t tend to be respectful towards the cleaning staff, and sometimes that is upsetting because

Photos by Lucy Stevens Maria Diaz, above, and Pedro Ramirez, bottom left, spend hours of their day mopping up messes, taking out trash, and vacuuming rooms all for the students who, they feel, are not as respectful as they coujld be.

its honestly not so hard to pick up after yourself. It’s a common trait that you learn when you grow up.” Denise Wright, English teacher at Roaring Fork High School, is just one of many staff members who are grateful for the work ethic of the custodial staff. “She’s always cheery and takes care of what needs to be taken care of without any issues,” Wright said. “My room has been noticeably cleaner since she has worked here.” Because of her work ethic Diaz has become a favorite of a lot of staff, and even though she shows ambition for her work, there are times where she’s in over her head. “The hours can deﬁnitely be tough, especially when there are games or big events in the afternoons,” Diaz said. At times, she doesn’t feel that she or Pedro Ramirez, the second member of the custodial staff, to be respected. It’s in the hands of the Roaring Fork High School community to show our appreciation. Such a great custodial staff is hard to come by.

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As a high schooler, sleep deprivation and stress are a part of life. Here’s how stu How long RFHS students sleep per night:

Average amount of sleep RFHS students get per night:

7 hours Recommended amount of sleep for the average teen:

9 hours Average RFHS bedtime:

The Rampage surveyed 159 RFHS students to obtain the numbers and statistics regarding sleep and stress, unless otherwise noted. Created by Kayla Derby, Fiona Laird, Caitlin O’Gorman, Kristin Page, and Tavia Teitler

When RFHS students go to sleep:

11:00pm12:00am Recommended bedtime for teens:

10:00pm

Breaking out of the caffeine routine The combination of late-night homework and early-morning classes is a formula for sleepy students. Many students try to combat the effects of their lack of sleep with coffee or other forms of caffeine. While caffeine can be effective in waking you up, it is not worth the negative effects it has on a teenage body. Caffeine consumed throughout the day can stay in your body, making it difficult to sleep at night and trapping you in a vicious sleepy cycle. There are many better, healthier and perhaps more effective ways to manage your lack of sleep. Here are four tips on how to deal with sleep deprivation:

1. Splash cold water on your face

3. Drink tea

When cold water hits your face, it’s a shock to your skin. This can make you feel more awake.

Teas with caffeine are a great alternative to coffee. You get the pick-me-up of coffee, but with more antioxidants, which keep you healthy.

2. Eat some spicy food

4. Take a power nap

Spicy foods have been shown to keep people up, so snacks with spice are great to reach for when you’re tired.

Studies have shown that the best length of time to nap is 20 minutes if you want to wake up feeling refreshed and energized.

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udents at RFHS are being affected by their tired brains and overworked bodies.

With all the daily obligations facing high school students, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Here are some simple tips to address your stress.

1. Vent Find a friend that will just sit with you and let you complain about how stressed you are and how much stuﬀ you have to do. Cry if you have to. Venting is therapeutic and can help you clear your mind, so you can focus on the massive amounts of work you have to do.

2. Exercise Exercising causes your body to release endorphins, which make you happy. This can alleviate some of your stress and clear your head.

3. Watch an episode of your favorite show Although it may seem counter productive, watching an episode of your favorite TV show can be a good way to relieve stress. Just make sure you only watch one, and then get back to doing what you have to do!

4. Make a to-do list When you write down everything that you have to do, you don’t have to worry about forgetting something. This can take away some of the stress of having a lot of tasks.

5. Remember that your mental health always comes before school At the end of the day, your mental health should always come before school. Take care of yourself, and take a break if you need to.

The Rampage would like to thank the RFHS Booster Club for generously sponsoring our newspaper.

Stress - O - Meter We asked students how stressed they were on a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the most stressed). Here’s what they said:

School Average: 6.7 Emily Mata (Junior) Stress Level: 10 Why she is so stressed: “There is nothing that is not stressful about high school.” Justice Wofford (Junior) Stress Level: 7 How she deals with her stress: “I avoid the stuff I need to do.” Matthew Wampler (Junior) Stress Level: 6 Things he’s stressed out about: “Grades.” Jasmin Tellez (Junior) Stress Level: 5 How she manages her stress: “I reorganize myself and my schedule.” Jenny Rios (Sophomore) Stress Level: 3 How she keeps her stress low: “I take a deep breath and do the things I need to do.”

Worried sick: How stress affects teens American Pyschological Association. “Are Teens Adopting Adults’ Stress Levels?” American Psychological Association. Web. (4 Nov. 2014).

Addressing stress

Opinion Yik Yak: Fun and games until someone gets hurt -Rampage Staff

ocial media apps frequently rise and fall in popularity. The newest popular app to generate controversy in high schools is Yik Yak. Originally created for college students, Yik Yak is a location-based app where users can anonymously create and comment on posts. Because anyone can say anything they want with no accountability, the app has become a potential issue in high schools nationwide. Yik Yak is blocked at most high schools for fear of teens writing harmful and inappropriate comments. Currently, it’s not blocked at Roaring Fork. When a user downloads Yik Yak, he has to agree to their terms of service before he can read or post any content. The terms of service stipulate that users cannot “defame, abuse, harass, stalk, [or] threaten” anyone or use “racially or ethnically offensive language.” Yik Yik intends their users to respect and

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follow these guidelines, but with the way people mindlessly post on the internet, coupled with the anonymity provided by the app, following the guidelines has been troublesome for many high school students. Although most of the posts on the Yik Yak feed at Roaring Fork have been respectful and funny, several have not been and could be seen as threatening or offensive, especially to the people named in the posts. Yik Yak can be a very entertaining form of social media when people use it as it was intended to be used: to create and follow conversation, share information, and discuss local issues. High schoolers should be trusted to follow the guidelines all users agree to. Indeed, many RFHS students have demonstrated their ability to respectfully and maturely use Yik Yak. The Rampage does not believe that the app’s use should be blocked or censored by the administration despite some of the potentially harmful posts. Instead, we want to encourage students to use the app appropriately. Students should not take advantage of being anonymous and should think twice about what they are posting to the world. As long as students can be conscientious of others and respectful of difference, the app should continue to be a fun form of social media and should continue to be allowed at RFHS.

News

Pledge issue spans the whole valley -Maeve O’Donnell-Pax

This is a follow-up news story to questions and feedback The Rampage staff received regarding the opinion piece entitled “The Pledge Creates Controversy” published in the October issue. Every morning at Roaring Fork High School, the Pledge of Allegiance is recited over the intercom, and almost all of the student

Photo by Lucy Stevens

body and faculty stand and face the ﬂag. Saying the Pledge is part of the everyday schedule at Roaring Fork High School. However, it doesn’t seem to be that way at every school in the valley. Colorado law states that all public schools are required to provide an opportunity for students to say the Pledge of Allegiance every day. Students do not have to

participate if they don’t want to, but they may not keep other students from participating. Vice Principal of Roaring Fork High School, Kelsie Goodman, explained that the superintendent of the Roaring Fork School District, Diana Sirko, sent out an email reminding administrators to provide the opportunity if it was not already in place. The email was prompted after a student at Glenwood High School contacted the principal about not being given the time to say the Pledge of Allegiance. In the email sent out by Ms. Sirko, she said, “The Board is getting many questions on this and has asked us to make sure that this is happening in all of our schools.” The Rampage decided to ﬁnd out what was really going on with the Pledge of Allegiance in other schools. At Glenwood Springs High School (GSHS), where the email originated, Principal Paul Freeman explained that there was no reason that GSHS had not previously offered an oppor-

tunity to say the Pledge other than that no one had ever realized that it was a state law. In a phone interview, Freeman explained his opinion of the Pledge. “The actions of an individual are more important than what they say because otherwise it becomes a pointless activity… It’s a reminder that it’s not the end of your responsibility,” he said. Freeman continued that the Pledge should be a call to put the needs of a country full of other people above your own. GSHS now incorporates the Pledge into their morning announcements. Basalt High School’s Principal, David

Schmid, claimed they only recently started saying the Pledge, and that “the reaction from our students has been fairly positive.” Student Matthew Wampler, from RFHS, believes in standing and respecting America each morning by saying the Pledge of Allegiance. He says, “[It’s

a] promise that says we will stay as one nation.” Stephanie Alzamora, one of RFHS’ Spanish teachers, agrees that the Pledge is an important way for students and teachers to honor the U.S. and what it stands for, but doesn’t, “believe that we should do it everyday because it loses meaning.”

Sports Jasmin Lopez: Leaving her cast in the past -Carley Moravek

asmin Lopez was one of the sophomores on the Varsity volleyball team this year and has had quite the journey in sports. In an eighth grade basketball tournament, Jasmin broke her left leg. Her freshman year, she had to sit out during basketball season again due to a stress fracture in the same leg. This year, Jasmin is ready to get back out on the court and is hoping play Varsity basketball this year. Jasmin tells her story here.

My leg broke during a basketball tournament my eighth grade year. Then, I had to sit out for my ninth grade basketball season due to a stress fracture. I love playing basketball, but these injuries gave me so much doubt and frustration towards the sport. Since my injuries, all I’ve wanted is to play basketball like I used to. Overcoming my injuries is by far the hardest thing I’ve ever done, both physically and mentally. I was in a full leg cast for two months and then a boot for two more. I lost a lot of muscle in my leg. I had physical therapy, but not being able to walk or run normal-

ly for six months was terrible! Unfortunately, recovering mentally was even harder. I was so angry in the beginning, and my attitude was horrible. I never wanted to play basketball again. I had lost all hope. Sports were and are a big part of my life, and having that taken away from me was devastating. Even when I could play basketball last season, I was doubtful that I could ever be a good player again. Over the summer, I was scheduled for a checkup at Valley View Hospital for my left leg. That day was the best day of my life. My doctor informed me that my x-rays and other examinations cleared me for all sports, and I think when I ﬁnally got 100 percent cleared was when my attitude changed. When I found out I was on Varsity for volleyball this year, I was pretty shocked, but very excited. It was interesting to be a sophomore on a Varsity team. We overcame many bumps in the road. Being a 5’1” underclassman playing against 6’2” senior girls was really scary, but a really fun experience. I have a lot of room for improvement, and being a sophomore gives me plenty of time. I am deﬁnitely playing basketball this year, and I hope to play without any restrictions from my leg. My goal is to play on Varsity for basketball, but now I know things won’t come easy if I don’t work for it. I might not ever be a great player if I continue to dwell on what happened in the past; instead, I want to work hard for success in the future.

Athlete Spotlight: Kajsa and Ben

-Kristen Joiner

As the snow begins to fall and the ski mountains open, freshman Kajsa Sutro is excited to start her ski season. Sutro started ski racing in 2006 when she lived in Sweden. She skied for the Swedish National Ski Team, the same one that her mother, Gella Sutro, did. “When I moved back from Sweden to the U.S., I wanted to keep skiing,” said Sutro. Thus, she joined the Aspen Valley Ski Club ski racing team. This season, Sutro hopes to improve in both the slalom and giant slalom events. Her main goal, though, is to achieve better race results in her favorite event, downhill. She also has her eye on the Junior Olympics. “Improving my times in all three events will hopefully help me qualify,” added Sutro. With her ﬁrst events happening in December, Sutro will be training especially hard this month.

Kajsa Sutro: Ski Racing

Ben Carpenter: Basketball Headed into his fourth basketball season at Roaring Fork, senior Ben Carpenter is more than excited for the season to start. As the top scorer on the team and ﬁrst-team all-conference last season, he reﬂected on his: “The past three years have been amazing. I’ve had a great coaching staff and gotten to play with some amazing players.” Carpenter’s fondest memory thus far was winning districts his sophomore year. “We hope to get back there this year,” he said. Carpenter commented on the this year’s season: “I think if everyone puts

in hard work, we can be a successful team.” With the senior leadership of Carpenter, along with four other returning seniors, Raymundo Acuna, Raul Leyva, Chering Sherpa, and Adrian Chavez, the season looks optimistic for the Rams. “It’s been a great adventure so far,” concluded Carpenter. With only one season left, the adventure is almost over. Come support your Rams as they kick off the season and take on the Eagle Valley Devils on December 5 during the annual Brenda Patch tournament.

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Entertainment Gems of the Valley -Grace Brown

Heard in the Hallways

“Do you ever drink so much coffee that your armpits start to tingle?” “Everyone has crutches now. Let’s put strings across the hallways and trip them all.”

“While you’re busy working out, I’ll be actually LIVING my life and watching Netflix!” “They always look at me like I killed somebody again.” “Ugh, do you ever get this odd feeling where you really don’t want to do something?”

Review of Carbondale juiceries

.Elle Derby As an ongoing column, “Gems of the Valley” will feature Rampage staff picks of the best outdoor spots we think our Rams should stomp their hooves. As winter begins to roll around, citizens of the Valley are reminded of the cold that silences the air and bites at their fingers. While this chilled wonderland is enchanting, it’s favorable to have the opportunity to warm up. The Penny Hot Springs ,on the Crystal River, is the ideal pad to heat your spirits while still enjoying the cold weather. How to get there: As you’re driving to Redstone, the hot springs are easily found at a large dirt parking lot on the left side of Highway 133, a few hundred feet north of mile marker 55. What to do: After the short hike down, slip into one of the small manmade baths and let the relaxation commence! Bring a picnic, some music, and enjoy the warmth amongst the cold. Word to the wise: The water is very warm, but the river and the air will be chilly. Bring swimsuits (officially required), jackets, towels, and river shoes. Barefeet are not recommended. Be sure to watch weak swimmers as the springs are only separated from the Crystal River by rocks. In respect to the land, always remember to leave nothing but footsteps and take nothing but pictures. Happy adventuring!

Woopers

• Black Friday is coming. • They finished the Traffic Circle! • The roads have finally opened up after the construction.

Bloopers • At least eight people will die by being stomped on by crowds. • C-DOT has proceeded to “fix” everything else. • The cops feel it necessary to hide everywhere and scare the crap out of people.

You may have seen some people walking around Carbondale with a glass bottle full of colorful juice. This is because juicing has recently become extremely popular in Carbondale, with two juiceries open and another on the way. The juice bars currently open in town are Tonic Juicery (located near Town and Lulubelle) and True Nature (located by Town Hall and Misers). Tonic Juicery: The customer service here was amazing. I was greeted right away by a friendly worker, who was enthusiastic to help me. I sampled many different juices including three mylk juices, two root juices, four refreshers and three green juices. Although all are tasty, my personal favorite was the Cacao Bliss

mylk juice which tasted exactly like chocolate milk. I also really enjoyed the Golden Sunrise root juice which was a delicious, tropical blend of carrot and orange, as well as the Super Fresh which was not only delicious and fruity but also extremely hydrating. The ambiance of the Tonic Juicery is modern with beautiful wood floors, open windows and a refrigerator full of an assortment of colorful juices. The prices of the regular juices are $6 for a small juice and $9 for regular size. If you purchase a mylk juice it is $7 for a small and $9 for a regular size. Overall rating: 5/5 because of its nice ambiance and great tasting juices. True Nature: There was a very cozy theme in this yogafanatical juicery with delicious-smelling in-

cense throughout the building. The customer service here was welcoming as well, with the workers helping me sample juices and answering all of my questions. Most of the time, there are six juices in the refrigerator, one being a seasonal juice such as peach or pumpkin and the rest being yearround. The most popular juices here were the Coconut Rehydrate, the Cashew Milk and the Beet Carrot Ginger. My personal favorite was the Coconut Rehydrate because the hint of lemon made it zesty while the coconut was smooth. I also enjoyed the Cashew Milk which was very similar to the Cacao Bliss at Tonic Juicery. All juices are sold for $5-9. Overall rating: 4/5 because the juices were great, but they had a limited selection.

8 Rampage November 2014

Rampage Staff Editors in Chief Roy Benge Kristen Joiner Managing Editor Finn Featherstone Photographer Lucy Stevens Editorial Staff Grace Brown Kayla Derby Jake Kelley Fiona Laird James Long Caitlin O’Gorman Jake Rusby Tavia Teitler

Journalists Bella Bailey Hayden Bernot Elle Derby Eryn Doherty Carley Moravek Maeve O’Donnell Pax Kristin Page Katie Weimer

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