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Officer Hopps in Hot Water

by Anna Serpa, Staff

Once again Disney has been served with a copyright infringement lawsuit.

Zootopia, a fun family film revolving around animals, is now under a federal lawsuit for copyright claims. Gary L. Goldman is suing Disney because of a copyright; he believes Disney adapted his original idea to make Zootopia.

Goldman’s idea was about a society of animals, who act exactly like humans and live in a civilized society. Meanwhile the company rejected Goldman’s statement saying, “It is an unprincipled attempt to lay claim to a successful film he didn’t create, and we will vigorously defend against it in court” (McCartney). Goldman claims he has pitched his idea to Disney twice, in 2000 and 2009, both times being rejected.

One of the pivotal pieces of evidence in this case is the conceptual art Mr. Goldman had sketched for his pitch, which depict a squirrel instead of a bunny and a hyena instead of a fox. However, there is one character that appears to be nearly identical to another, Flash, the sloth which appears in the movie. This is leading to some speculation among the court system. Similar cases have often sided against the writer,

and it is unlikely this case will be much different.

Helping the Homeless Acts of kindness mean more to people than they may seem to. Acts such as keeping your community safe and assisting those in need can really help everyone in the long run.

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The Class of 2017 Gets Forgotten Again It started with 8th grade when our class was the only class that was not given the opportunity to go to Disneyland. Now here we are again losing the opportunity not only to visit Disneyland, but we're also without a senior trip in general.

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Helping the Homeless

by Sheralyn Laron, Staff

Acts of kindness mean more to people than they may seem. Acts such as keeping your community safe and assisting those in need can really help everyone in the long run. One easy and vital way to improve the world we live in is to make a difference by caring and providing for the homeless.

Helping the homeless, even in ways that seem minuscule, can end up changing someone’s life and perspective forever.

Actions to help the homeless come in many different sizes and ideas. For example, keeping bags of toiletries and other essentials in your car when you travel may help various homeless people populating the area. Preparing meals to give out, making blankets for the winter, and even giving the smallest amounts of money can make a difference. There are also several charities and organizations, which you can donate to or volunteer at to further help this issue. The quantity of help supplied is next to nothing when compared to the thoughtfulness, effort, and care that is put into trying to improve these lives. Helping the homeless

also helps people to be safer. If walking around on the streets is dangerous enough, having to live on them is even more so. By providing even small things for the homeless, we can motivate them to get back on their feet and live a safer life.

As members of a community, we may be responsible for the numerous people forced to live out on the streets. Our lack of compassion and willingness to make changes increases the number of people without a place to call home. If we as a society are able

Scrambled Eggs? Or Easter Eggs?

by Tess Sommer, Staff

Now that Easter is behind us, maybe you wondered about some Easter traditions.

First of all, Easter is an important holiday for religion, particularly Mormonism, Christianity, Judaism, and Pagan beliefs.

Each of these religions celebrate Easter because they celebrate the day when Jesus Christ died on the cross and was resurrected.

Another reason people celebrate Easter is because they can hunt for eggs in hidden places and get candy. An old myth around Easter is that when kids sleep

throughout the night, a bunny comes around carrying a basket that contains Easter eggs, hence being called the Easter bunny. The Easter bunny hides the eggs while the family and children are sleeping, leaving a few yummy presents and then leaves the house.

Once the sun rises for the next day, the bunny has given the children Easter baskets for them to carry eggs and then the children begin looking for hidden eggs. This famous myth became a phenomenon around the world and was believed by every kid who heard about it.

Even though Easter is a holiday, the date is switched around a lot whenever it appears. Meaning, it never usually stays on

to move past our many differences, many things can be achieved. By improving the way our society thinks and works, the number of homeless people may also go down.

Helping the homeless is something that is very important and needed now more than ever. The ever-changing state of our country calls for us to constantly adjust to new things, including helping everyone that we can. One helping hand can inspire and eventually help more than intended.

the same day. Why is that? It is because of how Easter comes on the first after the full moon between March 22 and April 25 every year.

In conclusion, religious reasons and a myth about a huge bunny hiding Easter eggs are the reasons that the holiday Easter exists.

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A Taste of American School Life

by Hannah Faith Villareal, Editor

On March 14, 2017, exchange students from Osaka, Japan arrived in the city of Elk Grove, California; scheduled to stay until March 29, since their spring break is in the month of March. One of the students, Miho Yamagata, is a seventeen year old junior who agreed to be interviewed for The Antlerette.

Q: So why did you decide to take part in the exchange program to America?

A: I’m very interested in other cultures. I like learning about other cultures and I want to study English in college.

Q: Did you have any fears before coming to or after arriving in America?

A: Yes, I was very nervous on the first day because American and Japanese cultures are very different.

Q: Which part did you enjoy the most from your stay in America?

A: The best time I enjoyed was going to Six Flags.

Q: Would you want to come back and visit America again?

Q: What’s your favorite American food that you have had?

A: Yes of course, in 3 years I plan to return. I made a lot of friends and everyone around me was so nice and funny.

A: In N’ Out cheeseburger.

Q: What are your plans after high school?

Q: What do you find different in American high school compared to Japanese high school?

A: Students use smart phone during class and put their legs on the desk. And students also say their opinions more openly than in Japan. Also, students move from class to class while in Japan the teacher moves from class to class. And you can dye your hair and not have to wear a school uniform. And in Japan, in my high school at least, I don’t really have homework everyday unless it is the time before an exam and then we get a load of homework.

Q: Is there anything you didn’t like about America?

A: They waste food.

A: I’m planning to go to college in Japan, but later, study abroad in California.

Q: What do you usually do in your free time?

A: My hobby is listening to music. I like American pop and British music. My favorite band is The 1975.

Q: Is there anything you would like to tell the rest of EGHS? A: Thank you for having me in Elk Grove High School. I really had a good time!

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Sleeping Strategies By

Landon Parkinson, Editor

Ever been completely exhausted, but when you lay your head on your pillow you’re suddenly wide awake? Or, this is what happens to me a lot. I’m all pumped for what’s to come the next day and when I lie down to sleep, even though I know I have to wake up super early, I can’t stop thinking about tomorrow. Two hours later I’m not so stoked about life. That’s what motivated me to find some nifty tricks for falling asleep faster. Not the ones we’ve heard a million times (counting sheep, drinking milk, making a sleep schedule), but some “what the random?” ideas. I’ve pulled some ideas from online and from students around the school.

1. Sleeping Naked: It might surprise you, but this is the most popular one I could find. This strategy is all about lowering your body temperature, which is a proven and comfy way to hit the hay faster. I mean, who doesn’t love snuggling up tight in their blankets. Cracking open your

bedroom window, splashing some water on your face, or sleeping with a damp rag on your forehead are all effective ways to get you a little colder, and a little cozier.

2. Stay Awake?: Seemingly counterintuitive, this was the second most common strategy for falling asleep quick. The technique is to tell yourself that you are going to try to stay awake for as long as possible. Apparently the brain rebels and falls asleep very quickly, kinda like trying to stay awake in a super boring class.

3. Scratch an Arm: This strategy was contributed by Johnna, a senior. I have no idea what to say about this method except that it’s flippin’ random and apparently it relaxes Johnna, so maybe it’ll work for you too.

4. Relax From Head to Toe: I got this idea from Tyler Martin, a junior, who uses it to take his mind off his worries and to relax

The Class of 2017 Gets Forgotten Again

by Katie Goldman, Staff

It started with 8th grade when our class was the only class that was not given the opportunity to go to Disneyland. Now here we are again losing the opportunity not only to visit Disneyland, but we're also without a senior trip in general. Furthermore, with an understanding that seniors do normally pay an extra $5 for the senior shirt, there are expectations of the design being different from all of the other shirts. It still seems unfair that we are required to pay $15 instead of $10 for a white T-Shirt that looks the same as the one found in all of the other classes. Not to mention the fact that we still do not have muscle tee or tank tops as seen frequently in other years.

Another major change that has affected the senior class is eliminating the Cartwright Rally. The teams should all have an equal chance to be recognized so the idea for the winter sports rally is respectable; however, this was the first time the basketball team was not announced. It is unfair to them in particular. Why not give all sports teams the chance to shine?

This leads to Senior Night. At Senior Night this year, Elk Grove seniors who made an appearance at every varsity home game and practiced after school often were forced into JV half time to walk the field, rather than the varsity game. Drill Team, Color Guard, and Band walked at around 5 pm while some parents were still working so

his mind and body. He says to focus specifically on each part of the body, relaxing the toes, then the feet, then the calves, then the knees, etc. I have used this for meditation and can vouch for him that it works beautifully.

5. Blink Really Fast: Suggested by Hannah Faith. She explains that it tires out the eyes and makes you feel inclined to sleep.

6. The Phone Screen: This is a controversial method submitted by Evelyn Sandoval. For Evelyn, the glow tires her out, but many studies show that it actually makes it harder to sleep. Try phone one night, then no phone the next and see what works best for you.

7. Relaxing Piano Music: Lexi, a senior, suggests listening to calming piano music before going to bed. It is a great way to relax the mind to wind down.

they didn't have the ability to walk with their children. It was disrespectful and embarrassing to many of these seniors who could have walked at pre game, but at least the football team and cheerleaders got to go at halftime.

So the class of 2017 has had many unpleasant experiences this year, but at least we will get the spotlight for graduation. We have been forgotten, overcharged, and some of us have been cheated out of the recognition we should get for hours of work, such as the basketball team, and those who had an early senior night with a small audience.

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