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You will probably notice that this issue is indeed a very serious issue. While planning, our staff quickly discovered that ourselves. However, we realized that sometimes the heavy stuff needs to be talked about, and that’s exactly what we’ve done. Starting on page four, Jadyn wrote a hard-hitting editorial about the transition from Project graduation to Project prom. She discusses why these changes were made and under what circumstances the decision was made. We continue to the double page spread where Morgan and I put together a very emotional feature on dating violence. On
the page we have a first-hand account of such violence that left a few staff members in tears. To wrap-up our issue, Abbi and Trevor covered several issues on the April ballot. They focused on mayoral and school board candidates, along with marijuana. This April, voters will decide if new laws should be passed to reduce fines for possession of marijuana in Kansas. We hope you find some value in the issues covered.
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The hip-hop collective, Wavboyz, released their debut album, “Illuminotme,” March12. The album features Jackson Laurie, soph., Maximum James, fr. (West), as well as Avery Holmes, sr., who answered questions regarding the production of the album.
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Prom will be held April 25 from 8 to 11 p.m. with a theme of winter wonderland. Following the dance, students may plan to attend after-prom from 11:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. Tickets will be available the week before the dance for $10.
How involved were you in the creation of this album and what was your role?
“Mainly, I write lyrics. Jackson usually produces. I tell him what I’m looking for in an instrumental and I take time to write lyrics over the top.”
Isabella Parker, soph., keeps track of the representatives called during the lunch phone protest of Kansas Senate Bill 56. sabrinarussellphotographer
How would you describe your music? “It’s very dark trap. Very esoteric, vaporwave based trap rap. Think angry suburban Waka Flocka Flame. “ What was your favorite part of recording this album?
“The most fun part of recording this was doing the random obscene ad libs in the background and yelling really dumb things that kinda went with the song.”
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Fine arts performs in Nights of Music
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Charles Edgar, jr., performs “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” during Night of Music, he was accompanied by Brooke Talbott, jr., on the violin. juliankinkaidphotographer
Fine arts students performed in the ninth production of the “Nights of” series Feb. 20-22. The performances ranged from songs such as “Counting Stars” originally performed by OneRepublic to “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” originally by Charlie Daniels. Many orchestra and band students performed alongside the cast, with a few featured in solos.
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End of the year celebrations raise controversy jadynfraleyforthestaff
It’s the last month of your senior year. You’ve spent countless hours over the past four years at a school you love to prepare for your future.
who would be unable to attend due to their testing the following morning.
How are you going to celebrate? Just have a few of your fellow class of 2015 members over for a party? Why would you do that when you could have a proper celebration at Project Graduation?
Though the seniors do get to have a senior trip to Worlds of Fun, many are disappointed about not continuing the tradition of Project Graduation. Additionally, the cost of the senior trip is $75 per person, which may be out of reach for many students.
But wait… There is no Project Graduation this year. There is no fitting farewell to the class of 2015. Instead, After Prom is being claimed as the seniors’ reward for their high school accomplishments, however, After Prom, which will cost $10 per ticket, will allow anyone of any grade, school, or age to attend.
As found while polling a selection of the senior class, 43 percent were unaware that the transition from Project Graduation to After Prom was being made. It seems unfair to make such a drastic change involving the senior class without consulting them to determine their preference.
Tradition.
After Prom will be held from 11:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. (somewhat like a lock-in) and will require all in attendance to stay the entire time, unless previously given permission by a parent to leave early.
This is something that East High has been known for since the school was established. It would be a shame to see a tradition that has been loved by the senior class for several years come to an end.
According to assistant administrator Kristina Curfman, the transition was made due to inappropriate activities occurring following previous proms.
While After Prom will surely please the non-senior attendees of the dance, it will offer a safe environment afterwards, and hopefully will be kept around for the future. The graduating class deserves their own school-sponsored night to celebrate.
“After talking to a lot of students, parents, and doing the research on data as far as when accidents were occurring in relation to alcohol and inappropriate sexual activity, studies showed that more students were doing these things after prom,” Curfman said. Curfman was very honest about the matter and also stated that parents have raised concerns about their children going to potentially unsafe parties following the dance. She added that Project Graduation has never been the night of graduation to accommodate the IB students
Perhaps the administration should consider reintegrating Project Graduation in the future to adequately commemorate the memories of graduating classes. As a junior myself, I will be extremely disappointed if Project Graduation never returns. Let’s continue the tradition and create a new one by bringing back Project Graduation in addition to After Prom.
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dirty jobs
A day in the life of hidden school crew heroes
Head custodian recounts his responsibilities While teachers, administrators, and principals have a direct impact on the daily lives of students, the janitorial staff works day and night to ensure that the school, both inside and out, is a sanitary place for everyone. Custodians, engineers, and groundskeepers work behind-the-scenes doing everything from taking out trash to cleaning toilets. Zoe Wyatt, head custodial supervisor, has worked for the district for 31 years and described what a single day in his life is like. “My day starts when I unlock the facility at six a.m.,” Wyatt said. “I put the flag out, unlock all the doors, and check for any work order needs related to my department. Then I go through my email and find out how many custodians are absent because I have 13 custodians that work here that I’m directly responsible for. “I also make any supply orders, look over any complaints from instructors regarding the quality of the work, make sure we have the supplies we need, make sure the payroll is up to date, and answer calls as needed throughout the course of the day.” Maintenance crews have two different shifts daily. The day crew works from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the night crew takes over at 3 p.m. and works until 11:30 p.m. Both crews work Monday through Friday every week throughout the school year. The daytime crew works primarily on cleaning floors, bathrooms, and taking out trash, and the night crew works on cleaning every room in the facility. As custodians, these employees often have stories to tell about things that have happened while on the job. Along with disinfecting, sweeping, and cleaning, custodians occasionally come across strange or fascinating things.
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“I remember one time we had to clean up behind a crime scene,” Wyatt said. “That was years ago, when a student was stabbed to death. We ended up doing the cleanup for that, which is absolutely an abnormal job.” Though custodial work is not thought of to be particularly enjoyable or glamorous, there is more to it than what most people assume and it is a very rewarding task. “The most rewarding part of the job for me is to see that the staff that I have are properly trained and that they get recognition for the job that they do,” Wyatt said. “I try to let them know that the quality of their work is important, and that what they do impacts everyone. “If you look at the connection between cleanliness and health, we’re right at that front line. You wouldn’t want to come to school everyday and have garbage there from three days ago or come in to restrooms that haven’t been sanitized. Society is so germaphobic now, just imagine if the facility wasn’t being cleaned everyday.” Custodial work is also steady and consistent employment, and immediate gratification is another huge part of the reward. “We know that before you do anything in this facility, you’re going to notice whether or not it’s been cleaned correctly,” Wyatt said. “We impact everybody that comes in. People underestimate how much work is done in one given day. “We use hospital-grade germicides to make sure we get the highest level of cleaning everyday. Maintenance is not free. There is a cost for maintenance, but the benefit far outweighs the cost. There can’t be a healthy environment for learning if the facility is not properly cleaned.”
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Zoe Wyatt, head custodial supervisor, works to ensure that the custodial offices have the necessary materials for the day.
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uying old American classics and restoring them to sell again has become a hobby for Tucker Schultz, soph. Tucker’s father, Gene Schultz, has worked on cars before, but stopped when Tucker and his brother Nick were born. “I was 11 or 12 when I told my dad I wanted to start working on older cars,” Tucker said. “He then went and bought a car for us to start with.” The car Gene brought home was a ‘67 Dodge Polara with a 318 engine. Tucker currently owns three of his own American classics. The car manufacture dates range between the 1950’s to the 1970’s. He describes his cars as anything “old, rusty, and out of the normal.” Gene and Tucker work on American V8 old-school cars. “We don’t just fix them,” Tucker said. “We also take the cars and
make them look nicer.” Tucker enjoys fixing cars when they are broken or worn down. “I like to make stuff run by giving it life and purpose,” Tucker said. “It’s better than recycling them.” Tucker would like to start working on imported cars, typically from Europe or Asia. Gene and Tucker buy car parts from O’Riley, DVAP, online and other restoration places around town. Tucker enjoys working on cars with his father Gene because he does not get to spend a lot of time with him. It gives them an opportunity to bond, and Tucker constantly learns new things about cars from Gene. On the weekends, Gene and Tucker visit car shows where Tucker enjoys talking to car specialists. “We try to go every weekend we can when it’s warm,” Tucker said. “Working on cars on my own,
watching videos online, and talking to people that share the same interests at car shows and around town helps me learn on my own without someone telling me,” Tucker said.
Sophomore Tucker Schultz’s Polara is parked at the old train station dock in downtown Wichita.
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Tucker Schultz, soph., leans up against his Polara downtown by the railroad tracks.
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One in three adolescents in the U.S. is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner.
One in 10 high school students has been purposefully hit, slapped or physically hurt by a boyfriend or girlfriend.
BRUISED & BEATEN the harsh reality often overlooked One quarter of high school girls have been victims of physical or sexual abuse.
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Victim writes personal story revealing firsthand abuse irst of all, you never think it could hapcalled you a “bitch” during that argument, and smacked me across the face. F pen to you. Of course he loves you. he meant it. He may have felt bad later but I honestly don’t remember what he said afHe wouldn’t say it if he didn’t mean it. He when he called you a “worthless idiot,” in that ter that, I just remember sinking to the floor didn’t mean to hurt you, he was just playing around. You’re too strong to let that happen to you. You’re not THAT kind of girl. WRONG. I was 14 years old when my boyfriend, decided it was okay for him to put his hands on me. It wasn’t the loving touch you dream about either; it was hard, mean, and hateful. It was my freshman year of high school and I was on cloud nine. Everything seemed to be going my way up until that moment. That moment was surreal, the sting seemed to last forever and the shock even longer; it was a slow, painful trip back to reality. Looking back however I realize that wasn’t the first time he had attacked me. I didn’t realize it then but now I see that the verbal attacks started long before the physical violence. It’s hard to see it at the time but later you realize that they weren’t kidding. When he
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moment, he meant it. If I could go back and do one thing over it would be when he said those things. I would stick up for myself, tell him to shove it, and walk away. I wish I would never have let someone talk to me like that, and worse, I wish I had never believed it. Although I had grown accustom to the occasional hateful comments I was nowhere near prepared for what happened next. We were watching a movie one night when I got a text from a friend. My boyfriend saw the name flash across the screen and immediately thought I was cheating on him. To this day I do not know why that made him snap. But it did. He took my phone, threw it across the room, and grabbed me. He looked me dead in the eyes and asked me if I was cheating, I immediately answered no. Which was the truth, but he just responded “you lying slut”
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and sitting there holding my cheek while he looked through my phone. He eventually left when the movie was over like nothing had happened. I pretended like it never happened, I quit talking to that friend who had texted me that night, and I pretended to be okay. To be honest, I thought I was until it happened again. You tell yourself it was an accident and that they won’t ever do it again but I’m telling you they will. If someone ever once thinks it is acceptable to hit you they will not think twice to do it again. After the second time he hit me I broke up with him. I was so scared I did it at school so that I could hurry to class and not talk to him. The worst part was I was embarrassed. I thought it was my fault so I never told anyone. For the week and a half I had that hideous purple bruise on my abdomen I felt guilty when I saw it. Not to mention people
Half of youth who have been victims of both dating violence and rape attempt suicide.
Only 33 percent of teens who were in a violent relationship ever told anyone about the abuse.
A teen’s confusion about the law and their desire for confidentiality are two of the most significant barriers keeping young victims of abuse from seeking help. statsvialovveisrespect.org
Center provides aid to victims thought I was the heartless brat who broke up with this poor boy for no reason. People felt bad for him, they expected me to apologize to him. Which I did. It’s been years since this happened and I still wince at the thought of those nights. Although I have no physical scars from him, I am forever scarred because some stupid boy felt threatened by another boy. I’m telling my story not for pity, not for attention, but rather I want to tell people that you are so beautiful. That boy or girl that tells you differently is the idiot, not you. I hope that you have the courage I didn’t have. I hope it doesn’t take a punch for you to realize that you’re better than someone who makes you feel like crap. I hope you recognize that you are absolutely amazing because you are simply you. But most of all, I hope you never rely on someone else to determine your self-worth, because they will always underestimate you. Editor’s Note: Names were omitted from the story for the sake of anonymity. We thank the brave student for sharing their story and for their willingness to encourage students to respect themselves.
Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center is a local resource center where victims of sexual assault may go for confidential and free help. Their services range from counseling to yoga classes. WASAC has a 24 hour hotline, (316) 2623002, that victims may contact at anytime throughout their grieving process. They also provide counseling services in a group setting as well as one-on-one. Medical assistance is also offered through the center. Volunteers will accompany victims to doctor visits and anything they need help with. Victims will never need to feel alone while at the center. Educational programs to help those close to victims during the healing process are also offered in a variety of subjects.
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At the center people need not worry about anything. They will always believe victims and guarantee confidentiality for their safety and well being.
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Several hundred JROTC Cadets competed at the Air Capital Drill Meet, March 7, hosted annually by the Wichita JROTC Corps of Cadets. Drilling against various other high schools from Kansas and Oklahoma, the East High Drill Team and Color Guard members earned fourth place in armed color guard, third place in regulation armed drill, and second place in unannounced arm drill in which the commander only has several minutes to memorize the drill routine. Through Air Force JROTC, students learn the value of integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all they do. Cadets proved these skills at the Air Capital Drill Meet, a massive competition hosted by Wichita JROTC. At this meet, drill teams and color guards demonstrated their abilities to march as one and control their rifles, making sure to always stay in step, remain aligned, and keep their bearing under intense pressure. If the cadets perform well enough they earn trophies and medals to show off back at their home unit.
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Colonel Robert Hester, Director of Wichita JROTC, presents a trophy to Kelly Nguyen, sr., at the conclusion of the drill. juliankincaidphotographer
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The Armed Color Guard stands in formation during the March 7 meet. The team placed fourth at the meet.
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On the April ballot April vote brings opportunity for change
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new city ordinance gives registered Wichita voters the ability to significantly decrease the penalty for the possession of marijuana. State law and city codes currently punish people for possession of marijuana with up to one year jail time and fines of up to $2,500. The question on the ballot will be to adopt a policy in which a maximum fine of $50 is placed on first-time possessors of marijuana, not exceeding 32 grams, for those over the
age of 21. The change, if passed, would also expunge the conviction if the offender kept a clean record for a 12 month period The choice to vote on the issue was given to the public after a 689 page petition, organized by Esau Freeman, was proposed to the City Council . Thousands of supporters also signed the petition. Supporters of the proposal argue it would save money and lower taxes because it would keep offenders out of jail. Others also say it is
The general election will be held April 7 allowing registered voters the opportunity to decide on the next mayor, three new Board of Education members, and on decriminalizing the possession of marijuana. City Council member, Jeff Longwell, and local retiree, Sam Williams advanced to the general election after the primary, March 3. Current USD 259 Board of Education (BOE) members Sheril Logan, Barbara Fuller, and Jeff Davis, are running for reelection along with Michael Capps and Joshua Blick. City and state laws currently criminalize those in possession of any amount of marijuana, issuing a fine of up to $2,500 with up to a year in jail. However, due to a local petition, that law might change in Wichita. Here is a presentation of the issues voters will have to make a decision when faced with the ballot.
Candidates vie for mayoral office Jeff Longwell City Council member, business owner Why are you running? “I am running because I have a vision for this city. It can be much more than it is today. At the end of the day I want to make Wichita a more vibrant community to live in.” What would you do for young adults if elected? “We need to start by strengthening relationships with school districts. There are also a number of community projects that young people are encouraged to get involved in. I think our community should increase efforts like this so they can be more impactful in lives of future young leaders.”
a progressive step towards full legalization of the drug. Those opposed to the proposal say it sends a wrong image about Kansas and fundamentally is not a decision that should be made at the city level. If voters approve the proposal, it would conflict with state law, and the Kansas Attorney General Dereck Schmidt has made a statement promising to shut the ordinance down if it passes.
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Sheril Logan At Large For high schoolers if reelected... “There must be a laser focus (due to reduced district budgets) on what is needed at the classroom level to ensure ALL students are meeting and exceeding the state standards so they can succeed in tomorrow’s world.”
Barbara Fuller District 3 For high schoolers if reelected... “Looking ahead, I have great concern about the use of tax dollars providing opportunity and equity for all students. My charge is to spend dollars wisely as I must make decision that impact our schools to increase student achievement.”
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Michael Capps At Large For high schoolers if elected... “It is imperative that we invest in career and technical education... by investing in our classrooms and by training the best teachers we can insure all students have the best education possible with the best opportunities for success after high school.”
Joshua Blick District 4 For high schoolers if elected... “I want to make sure that we are doing what is best for students in 259. They are our future and we have to go and fight for them by allowing them to use their imagination to grow and learn, giving them resources to achieve their dreams amidst cuts.”
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Sam Williams Retiree Why are you running? “I am running because Wichita has been a great place for my wife and I to raise our family and I want to provide that for our kids. For them to be able to have the same opportunities we had, some things need to change.” What would you do for young adults if elected? “The most important thing I can do (if elected) is to make youth confident in how they prepare for their future... by providing opportunities and creating jobs where they want to stay as adults.”
want to decrimininalize the possession of marijuana
“Not particularly because I believe that drug use at all is bad. So I think in certain situations where it is needed for medicinal purposes, it should be used.”
“Well, considering what has happened in Washington, I think under strict regulation it would be plausible, seeing how alcohol and tobacco are just as dangerous if not more dangerous.“
“Legalizing marijuana is letting a little kid hit other kids. It allows risky behaviors. The world has enough problems, so we shouldn’t cause anymore.”
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Jeff Davis District 4 For high schoolers if reelected... “I’m running for reelection to continue to provide the best public education for all kids of USD 259. If reelected I will continue to help make the sure that our high school students are prepared for life after high school be that college or the work force.”
FactORFaked Conspiracy theories get a second look
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Moon landing
The assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, former On July 20, 1969, the crew of the American spaceship, Apollo 11, became the first to president, on Nov. 22, 1963, changed the course of set foot on the moon. It was famously known as “one small step for man, one giant leap presidential American history. However, Lee Harvey for mankind,” by the words of astronaut aboard Apollo 11, Neil Armstrong. Oswald, convicted assassin, is suspected by many as not Or was it? being the real shooter. Over the years, there has been much speculation on whether or not man has actually Conspiracies about the Kennedy assassination arose a set foot on the moon. Many reasons have been given as for why it did not happen. short time after the bullets were fired while the assasThree of those reasons are the flag waving, the lack of stars, and the Stanley Kubrick sination of Lee Harvey Oswald, only two days later, only theory. continued to fuel conspiracy theorists. The biggest reason that the moon landing is thought to have been faked is the Official government reports say that the sole killer of American flag. The American flag is considered to be one of the most symbolic moments the president was Oswald; of the moon landing. The only flaw is the fact that the flag is waving. The but many analysts such problem is that the atmosphere has no air. Therefore, the flag should not be as Jim Fetzer say that the blowing at all. angle of the bullet could Another reason that people think the moon landing is faked is the fact that not have come from a absolutely no stars can be found in any pictures. Being in space, stars should single shooter. be able to be seen from all around. However, in many pictures, none can In the opening years of be seen. There are also no clouds on the moon, therefore making any stars his presidency, Kennedy around visible. attempted to de-escalate One of the strangest reasons that the moon landing is supposed to be the conflict in Southeast faked is the Stanley Kubrick theory. Stanley Kubrick is most known for his work Asia, (Vietnam) which on the 1968 movie, “2001: A Space Odyssey.” He was then later supposedly directly opposed the view approached by the US Government to hoax the first couple of moon landof many legislators. ings. It is believed that either Kubrick was approached after the film was reMany believe the asleased, or he was making the movie, and that it was somewhat of a practice sassination was an inside run for him. Evidence that supports this claim can be shown 12 years later, in John Fitzgerald Kennedy, former president, speaks in a job to keep Kennedy from another one of Kubrick’s films, “The Shining.” press conference during his time in office. meddling with the war It is said that clues from the Apollo 11 shirt being worn by the little boy, to effort. Jack Nicholson’s “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,” rant repeating the word While the death of Kennedy remains a mystery, many “all,” possibly being the same as A11(or Apollo 11). draw independent conclusions about his death.. Whether the moon landing was in fact, faked, or not, it has given mankind something to aspire to.
Amelia Earhart: Where is she? Students weigh in on where they think the famous pilot is
“I think Amelia Earhart was shot down over the Pacific by the Japanese. She was killed in 1937; at that time the Japanese were taking over the Pacific, and that’s where her last radio transmission came from.” - Marissa Zayat, jr. “I think Amelia Earhart simply crashed into a deserted island and lived for a short time. I don’t think they ever found her or her plane, so she may still be out there.”- Josh Dutton, sr. jackclaytonreporter calsiebenmarkreporter armaanahmedreporter imagesviaWikimediacommons
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Tupac Shakur When talking about conspiracy theories the death of Tupac Shakur, rapper, often comes to mind. Shakur was shot Sept. 7, 1996, in the passenger seat of his BMW 750 and died in a Nevada hospital on Sept. 13, 1996. Many fans do not believe Shakur was actually killed; conspiracies have swelled around his death and how and why he could be alive today. Some point to that an autopsy was never performed as his body was cremated following his death, not to mention that Shakur spent six days in the hospital. Niccolo Machiavelli, 15th century Italian diplomat, philosopher, and author, advocated the faking of his own death. The parallels between Machiavelli and Shakur are very real, as Shakur viewed himself as a humanist and a philosopher, like Machiavelli. Not only this, but Shakur often referred to himself as Makaveli. Another ambiguous topic relating to the death of Shakur is who ultimately killed him. The question has remained unanswered after 19 years. Conspiracies have pointed out that Shakur may have been set up by the believe that Tupac driver of the BMW, Suge Knight. is dead Reports from one of Shakur’s body guards, stated that the guards were told not believe that to carry weapons. Ironically a gang member attempted to attack Shakur at the MGM on Tupac is still alive Sept. 7, 1996. Some fans speculate that Knight set up Shakur’s death, but the public may never know the truth.
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3D Revolution Emerging engineers print objects zachvegareporter jademurschphotographer
In the past several years, the emerging technology of three-dimensional (3D) printing has expressed massive potential. Using Autodesk Inventor, engineering students have created digital files that print an array of small, interesting objects, such as cubes, 3D pictures, statues, and work tools. Despite the perceived efficiency, the technology is still in its infancy and printers typically cost above $500 for consumers. “It’s a really great innovation, but printing a 3 centimeter cube takes about a 12 hours,” Anthony Vu, sr., said. Chase Scott, soph., has made several new mockups for 3D printers. “A couple of my friends have those printers, and it’s allowed me to develop design and engineering skills,” Scott said. “I started modifying existing designs from websites to make them better, but then I started getting into an app called Modio that lets you make your own, where I’ve made countless items like mini-robots and plastic vases.” The design process begins with the creation of several prototypes. “You use a 3D design program to make CAD (Computer Aided Design) files that have the information to print the object,” Scott said. “When you print it, there will probably be a lot of issues with the turning the design into a physical object, so you have to find the errors and correct them.” Printing even the simplest object is more difficult than many would assume. “The software has to slice the design into hundreds of horizontal and vertical layers, and the printer has to print each of these layers and then blend them together,” Scott said. “The printing platform has to rotate and the software determines the right amount of material; even the latest printers take a long time.” Chris Wyant’s Engineering class is currently working on a new 3D model design. “We’re trying to create a ratchet with LED lights,” Kole Troyer, sr., said. “The process has to be very precise and even the smallest error will make you have to start all over, which is why we’re making several prototypes and revising them over time. The Engineering department’s 3D printer is the Dimension bst 1200es. This model prints faster than consumer-grade printers and also uses a newer printing method than older versions. An object is pushed onto a tray and then printed, which is similar to the production process of inkjet printers. Although the Engineering department prints with primarily plastic, other forms of material are being released. Duncan Campbell, soph., has assisted in the deployment 3D printers in middle schools. “The 3D printers that I’ve worked with came with basic demos, but we aren’t limited by normal shop tools anymore,” Campbell said. “With new technologies coming out for printing, you’ll be able to make pretty much anything, such as glass, metal, and wax.”
3D printers take a long time to create an object. Something as simple as a cube can take up to a day to print.
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Each object is created using an “additive process,” meaning each layer is made separately.
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Innovation Section Designers reveal their 3D-printed object creations
“I’ve made a lot of things, including cups, forks, spoons, and a phone case.” Chase Scott, soph.
“One of the printing projects that we did was a cube. It took a long time at first, but it was worth it.” Anthony Vu, sr.
“The project I’m working on right now is a 3D-printed ratchet with LED lights.” Kole Troyer, sr.
New models build the object then push it onto a tray - the same process that regular inkjet printers use.
Winter sports conclude
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Dai’Shawn Davis, soph., dances while fellow cheerleaders support her during the winter pep assembly. camilleburandayphotographer
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David Vu, sr., comes up for air while swimming the 100 fly. Vu went on to finish in the top 20 at the State meet. The swim team went 8-0 this season, winning their seventh straight City league championship. camilleburandayphotographer
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Charles Christenbury, sr., goes for a layup during his final home game of his high school career. abigailpetersenphotographer
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Mariah McKinney, fr., matches up against a South defender in the post. Girls basketball went 8-9 this season. jademurschphotographer
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Ryan Lenk, jr., attempts to pin his opponent during a match against West. The wrestling team struggled heavily in rebuilding this season, posting a 0-16 record. Despite that, Thomas Burton, sr., placed at Regionals and competed at State. elizabethkanephotographer
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Pommies pose at the conclusion of their dance. The team performed 10 dances throughout the year. jademurschphotographer
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Aspen Herzberg, jr., holds her form in hopes of a strike; her season average was 188. The girls bowling team went on to place second at State with two top 15 finishers: Aspen Herzberg and her sister Addison Herzberg, fr. elizabethkanephotographer
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Terence Caw, sr., locks up a North point guard as East dominates the game. East won, 73-26. Boys basketball went 15-1 and won their Sub-State. State results were unavailable at press time. jademurschphotographer
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