Issue 3
THE ANTLERETTE 11
The Antlerette
May 2018
Literary Publications? What’s That? by Hannah Faith Villareal, Editor-in-Chief IN THIS ISSUE Literary Publications, otherwise known as the school’s newspaper, is not well known considering the fact that EGHS is the only high school left in the district to offer this course, lasting well over a century. EGHS’ own Literary Publications class goes under the name of the Antlerette, stemming from EGHS’ mascot the elk. The class itself runs like a legitimate newspaper with it being run by a team of student editors under the supervision of a teacher advisor. Students have the opportunity of calling themselves “published writers”, and are able to experience what it’s like to undergo the process of publishing. It’s a great class, but unfortunately, not many people see it like this. Journalism is a dying breed, at least, among schools. It is sad but true to say that electronic media is more popular. But none of that would have even existed without the newspaper. The Antlerette is a gateway for future professional writers of EGHS to gain the experience and knowledge of brainstorming topics, meeting deadlines, and undergoing edits. I became a rookie Antlerette staff member upon my sophomore year, under the urge of my freshman Honors English teacher. Since
then, I’ve been a part of the Antlerette for three years, enjoying the privilege and opportunity that many students don’t realize they have in joining a class that’s more like an endangered species. I’ll admit, as a rookie, I had some disputes with editors at times, which is quite normal for non-editorial staff really. But as I leveled up each year, I came to understand the importance of the process and the people involved in publishing. A piece has to be refined in order to be good enough to be read by the public. Measures have to be taken, such as swallowing your pride when you feel that your writing is being insulted, when it’s really just constructive criticism that only exists to improve your article and have it ready to be published and read by others. You’ll learn that some people, out of ignorance, will mock the fact a school newspaper still exists. You’ll learn that the job itself is actually not as easy as one might think if the motive is serious. But, even if many people have come and gone or have not recognized the class’ importance, it has been important for me. I hope Lit Pub will become well known, considering the fact that Elk Grove High is the last high school in the district to offer this course. It will last over centuries. The
Antlerette is a class treated as a legitimate newspaper, run entirely by a student editorial staff under the eyes of an advisor. Students will call themselves a published writer and will experience what it’s like to undergo the process of publishing. It’s a great class, and though this article is published and may not even be read by many, I hope that this class will get the credit it deserves.
Thinly Veiled Prisons
From early childhood, a majority of Americans are exposed to zoos. We are taught that zoos are a source of important educational value, where we are to expand our knowledge of wildlife and develop a connection with the environment. As children, we experience zoos on school field trips, our fingers tapping on glass and marveling at the sight of animals we would not normally interact with in nature..………..……Page 4
The Insanity of Loneliness The human mind deals with extreme isolation through changes in hormones, dietary behavior and even hallucinations, both visual and audible; which are publicly known as insanity. The question is, why does the brain do this and how? Since the 1930s, psychologists have researched and experimented with the effects of extreme solitude combined with sensory deprivation.……… ………………………………………Page 5