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Body language aids communication By Jeannette Mikkelson “BODY LANGUAGE is a subtle and subconscious way of showing how you feel,” said James Bane (11). “If you know how to read body language, then you can see the truth of what people are thinking,” It turns out that James is correct. If you know how to read body language, you can see which teacher is lying to you, which friend is secretly insecure, and which lab partner is a sex obsessed alpha-male. Body language is something that most people know about but few people understand.
Take lying, for instance. Most people believe a liar smiles or breaks eye contact when they lie, but in reality, the liar becomes very serious, looks you dead in the eye, and sometimes acts like a completely different person. Studies have shown that women are usually better liars than men because women pick up on body language and facial expression more quickly. Women are also better at giving body language signals to flirt, which is not surprising since women actually initiate 80% of flirtatious encounters. A woman
may subconsciously try to attract you by publicly applying lipstick slowly and drawing attention to her mouth. She may also loosen clothing, cross or uncross legs, or move her hair to one side, revealing her neck. Although women normally start the silent flirting first, an interested man will stand in the typical “manly stance.” He’ll stand tall with his chest out, stomach sucked in, feet spread apart, and torso pointed in the woman’s direction. Men often use the simple “eye brow flash” when they make eye contact with an attractive
woman. The eye brow flash is just what it implies. When you see someone attractive, you’ll very quickly raise your eyebrows and maybe follow it with a smile. A man or woman who likes you may also tilt their head to one side when you talk or maintain eye contact for an extended amount of seconds. Body language can also affect what others think about you in a negative way. “To be honest, I’ve judged someone badly because of their body language,” said Selene Gomez (10). Many people have lost a job
opportunity because they didn’t sit straight, look interested, and smile. To avoid body language affecting your life negatively, you should understand how it works when you’re under pressure. Body language accounts for 55% of the message you send to people, and tone of voice counts for 38%. The information you actually want people to know, your words, account for only 7%. Body language can help or hurt you, but if you understand how it works, you can understand how people feel about you and what you think about them.
Ms. Green’s a happy Lancer By Brittnee Chacon IT’S ALMOST second semester now, how do you think our new teachers are warming up to Granger High? Ms. Green is one of our new English teachers here at Granger. Green said, “Granger is very different from my last school, but I like it here.” She should -- she graduated from Granger High back in the day. Ms. Green gets along with a lot of her students. “I try to make a connection with every single kid.” “I would miss Granger if I ever had to leave.” Ms. Green is also involved in some extracurricular activities. “I’m involved in cheer and accolade this year, I love them.” Varsity basketball guard Taylor Swedin (11) digs into yet another plate of pasta -- his favorite. His mom agrees that he’s a pasta-holic. When he’s not at at school, Taylor’s diet includes lots of his mom’s spaghetti with meat sauce. He’s been dribbling since 4th grade when he first took up basketball. And the chocolate milk? It’s a perfect post-game recovery drink filled with carbs, proteins, and fat. Look for Taylor in upcoming basketball games against Hunter, Cottonwood, Skyline, and Murray.
Teachers eagerly anticipate Granger High rebuild
By David Thoungphanh THE NEW Granger High is said to be opened in the Fall of 2013! There are so many unanswered questions about the new school. What do you want to know about the new school? It has been two decades since Granite School District built a high school. Granger High will cost about $40 million or less to be rebuilt. Construction is said to start early summer. Ben Horsely (Granite District Spokesman), believes that this project is one of the lowest rates for a school bond in Utah history. He mentioned that Granger High will be an earthquake safe school. Everyone is excited about our new football field. Ms. Oliver
(Counselor), is “so excited about the new school and thinks we well deserve it.” She questions some of the things about the new school, and wonders if the new football field is going to be all Astro Turf and how we are going to take care of it. District Architect Brad Molm, confirmed that our football field is going to be all Astro Turf. He mentioned that there will be a little maintenance to keep equipment from damaging the field. The school colors will be incorporated, red on one end and blue on the other, with Granger Lancers spelled out in block letters. The bleachers will also be personalized for home and guest on both sides. The new track and new
stadium will hopefully be done by June in time for our spring sports. Brad Molm said, “Students should look forward to the new technology, and they should look to the new school itself, take care of it”. After much debate as to the status of the pool, it’s been decided that it will be kept and rebuilt at a different location and remain the same size. Mr. Durfee (Math Teacher), is stoked about the new school and the new technology. He wonders how much new technology he has to learn. He hopes there is no special training and said that he will still be teaching here when the new Granger High is open. He is excited!
photo-illustration courtesy of Granite School District