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Distracted Teens Can’t Pay Attention For...

By Matthew Kelly So much homework to do. I had better get started. But first I’ll respond to my girlfriend’s text. And make plans for later. And get online to vent over social media. Interesting, they’re in a relationship now? Twenty Foods You Must Eat Before You Die? I had better check that out. Oh wait... I had homework?” Such is the daily life of the average American teen. Technology is a beautiful thing. It has put us on the moon, helped us track and cure deadly diseases, and made it possible for news to travel around the world in mere moments. Technology could streamline life, but often times in our generation, it becomes a crutch that holds people back. Constantly checking phones and updating statuses isolates people in their own cyber realities that become their comfort zone. This comfort comes with a cost. While trying to live life in duel realities, many individuals lose their ability to focus on anything for an extended period of time. This issue has become more common throughout all generations, but it is most prevalent amongst teens. According to a study by Microsoft Corp., the average attention span has dipped to an all-time low of eight seconds. This miniscule time frame is a full second shorter than that of the average goldfish’s attention span. Society has taken advantage of this distracted mindset and social media forums such as Vine, filled with snippet videos have flourished. Even study websites like Sparknotes have sidebar distractions that lure students from their homework.

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This mentality can be attributed to teens’ incessant need to stay in contact and to stay occupied. The reality is, the more white noise that teens cram into their lives, the less substance they actually get out of them. The solution, as cliche as it might seem, is simply to spend less time staring at screens and more time engaging minds in meaningful pursuits. If something is worth doing, it is worth doing well and deserves attention for more than a few seconds. If you happened to make it to the end of this article, congratulations on your attention span.

Attention spans have dropped 4 almost seconds. The amount of information we are exposed to on a daily basis is 5 times greater than in 1986

There are an estimated

29,500,000,000,000,000,000,000

pieces of information in the world.

Statistics courtesy of trackvia.com and statistic brain.com

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Teen dating proves difficult in 2016 A long time ago, there were these things called ‘relationships’. A person meets another person; they smile and ask for each other’s name and number. After that, they start talking, usually messaging each other often with something that will make the other smile. Then once they realize they like each other, one person would ask the other out, then if things go well they’ll start dating. It seems that since 2015 started this ‘Netflix and Chill’ trend, teens aren’t interested in dating the right way. Now it’s not about making connections with someone and growing as a person within that relationship. Instead, it seems like the only things people are interested in is skipping all the sentimental stuff that would bring two people closer and just get to the physical contact. Whatever happened to the emotional and creative side of things? A teen relationship shouldn’t just be about the physical contact; it should be about getting to know that person and having fun together. When a guy gets into a relationship a good thing to consider would be the other persons feelings. Think about what they would want to do. Plan things out; put some sort of effort into the relationship. Try not to make everything physical. If they look good around you and they help boost up your appearance, you shouldn’t keep them around just because of that. Be confident in your own skin.

By Makayla Young

The first step is to make a connection, and if you can’t, don’t lead that person on. Sever your ties and try to move on as friends, find someone that you can make a connection with. When people think of relationships they should think of looking for that individual that would build you up as a person and make you feel confident in yourself. When a girl gets into a relationship they should also consider their partner’s feelings. The goal is to make the person you’re with happy the way you can as long as your comfortable with it. Don’t let that person use you. Also, don’t put all of your information on social media; if you have a problem the whole world shouldn’t be able to see it. Things that go on in your relationship should be kept between you and that person. It’s your relationship and no one else should be able to comment about that on Facebook or Twitter. Just remember that you’re a boy or a girl and you’re in a relationship and that person that spends time with you has expectations. Don’t put them on a high pedestal; be reasonable with them. If things don’t seem to be going anywhere emotionally then don’t expect your relationship to go farther than it is at the moment. You should make a connection emotionally before you make one physically.

3 Tips to Fix Your Daily Dating Disasters Boys Don’t be selfish, be able to put their needs before yours. Try to listen to what they have to say, in return they’ll listen to you. Don’t ditch your S.O for something that you think is more entertaining, just have fun and hang out. Follow us @PioneerWest Word

Girls If you just started dating for a month, you’re not in love. Don’t forget about your friends just because you’re dating someone. Just because someone’s being nice to your S.O doesn’t mean they’re going to steal them away from you.

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Eat Mean, Stay Lean When thinking of ways to eat healthy it’s hard not making your taste buds suffer for it. Though not to worry, there is a variety of solutions to eating healthy while keeping the delicious flavors of your favorite comfort foods. Here are merely a few of the many possibilities to enjoy your food while staying in tip-top shape.

Baked Chicken

Pepperoni Pizza

Tenders

1 cup tomato and basil pasta sauce 1 (10oz.) prebaked whole wheat thin italian pizza crust ¼ cup turkey pepperoni slices (about 24) 1 ½ cup skim mozzarella cheese

1 ½ cup buttermilk 1 lb. chicken strips 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper 2 tsp. paprika 1 ½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs ¼ cup of olive oil - Preheat oven to 450° - Combine all the ingredients except for bread. crumbs and olive oil. Marinate the chicken in the fridge for 6 hours. -Pour the bread crumbs into a dish. Evenly coat the chicken strips in the bread crumb mixture. - Place the strips on a baking baking sheet lined with parchment paper and generously drizzle the strips with olive oil. Bake until the chicken is cooked and strips are golden brown for aprox. 15 minutes. Chicken tenders are a delicious choice when it comes to having a dinner or lunch. With this recipe on baked chicken tenders, you can make a comforting meal for yourself or with another. The best part about Chicken tenders? Try different dipping sauces to take your next appetizer to the next level. Image from www.eatthrivegrow.com Recipe from www.eatthrivegrow.com

1 box of macaroni & chesse ½ cup. lowfat, small curd cottage cheese 1 tbsp. 1% milk ½ tsp. salt ½ cup chopped broccoli - Preheat pasta according to package directions. - Drain the pasta in a drainer -Once most of the water has been drained from the macaroni, return the pasta to the pot - Stir in powered cheese or regular shredded cheese, cottage cheese, milk, and salt until well combined - Add broccoli and stir evenly to distribute Macaroni and cheese is one of the simplest sorts of dinners to make. Whether from a box with cheese powder or your own homemade recipe, there are ways to make your macaroni and cheese healthier.

- Spoon tomato/basil sauce evenly over crust, leaving an inch border around he edges - Top with have of the pepperoni slices - Sprinkle with cheese - Top with remaining pepperoni - Bake pizza @ 450° directly on rack for 11-12 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted - Cut into six slices Pepperoni pizza is one of the more popular foods for teens to eat. There are certain methods and recipes to make your pepperoni pizza healthier, like the one above. By making your crust wheat or even using skim mozzarella cheese, your pepperoni pizza will become absolutely delectable. Image from www.just-eat.ie Recipe from www.myrecipes.com

Using 1% milk instead of regular milk and even adding broccoli to the pasta can give your mac n’ cheese a healthy side.

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Need a simple and flavorful food to satisfy your breakfast needs? Wheat blueberry pancakes can be just the right choice for you. Instead of using regular pancake mix, use wheat instead. Along with using honey or pure maple syrup. You can make a very palatable breakfast for you and your family.

Wheat Blueberry

Healthified Mac n’ Cheese Food Feature

-Combine first four ingredients (through blueberries) -Pour about 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto a hot nonstick griddle or skillet. Cook over medium heat for about 2–3 minutes or until the edges or tops of the pancakes are covered with bubbles. Flip the pancakes over, and cook an additional 2–3 minutes or until bottoms have a golden brown color. Pile the pancakes onto the plate. Cover with a hand towel to keep warm the pancakes warm. - Place the desired amount of pancakes onto the plates. Then drizzle the pancakes with maple syrup of choice.

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3/4 cup multigrain pancake mix 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons soy milk 1/2 cup fresh blueberries Maple syrup

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GREATNESS

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By Donaven Baughman

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January is a time for a fresh start after the enjoyable yet overwhelming holidays. While new memories are beginning to be made, a change of weather is in the air and millions of people are traveling around the world.

Sometimes that travel is entirely for the wrong reasons. January has become the dedicated month for Human Trafficking Awareness. Human trafficking is identified as the illegal transportation or movement of a victim for forced labor or sexual exploitation.

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‘67 In 1967, the first Superbowl ever played featured the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs. The game was played at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the current home of the USC Trojans. Superbowl I MVP and current Packer Hall of Famer Bart Starr led the Packers to a 35-10 win over the Chiefs. In 1967, the price of a concession stand hot dog was a whopping 50 cents, 4.5 times cheaper than a hot dog at last year’s Superbowl 49.

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Two teams added to their historic Superbowl dynasties. MVP Lynn Swann led the Steelers in a fourth-quarter surge pushing his team past the Dallas Cowboys. Played at the Miami Orange Bowl, 80,000 people filled in to watch the classic game played between two NFL powerhouses. With their 2nd Superbowl win, the Steelers began to build their NFL legacy. Sports Feature

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In both teams first Superbowl appearance (and the Bears only appearance) the Chicago Bears embarassed the New England Patriots. The 46-10 score was at the responsibility of Bears defensive-end Richard Dent, 1 of only 8 defensive players in history to win the Superbowl MVP. Dent forced 2 fumbles and 1.5 sacks, devastating the Patriot offense.

In one of the most controversial Superbowls in history, the Pittsburgh Steelers beat out against the Seattle Seahawks. Many say that the less-than-reliable referees caused the Seahawks to lose, and the Rolling Stones performed an awe-inspiring halftime show adding even more excitement and intensity. Steelers reciever Hines Ward was awarded Superbowl XL MVP, as his 123 yards and touchdown assisted his team to the “W”.

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By Adelina Finch

Victims of human trafficking are often times kidnapped or manipulated into leaving with the trafficker. The trafficker uses the victims services to gain profits for their own benefit. Regardless of gender, age, or race; anyone is at risk to be taken as a victim for labor or sex crimes. In 2015, the National Human Trafficking Resource Center received 16,678 calls and acquired 4,168 reported human trafficking cases in the United States alone.

have began to raise awareness for human trafficking. The powerful icons have used their high influence to help the world come together in harmony to help put an end to human trafficking. Although human trafficking in the United States has decreased overall, it is still an over-looked issue in the Midwest. In recent years, the Midwest has become a target for human trafficking and those who seek the human trafficking business. Playing into the advantage of these predators is the I- 35 highway, which is a major north-south Interstate Highway in the central United States. I-35 spans from Laredo, Texas on the American border and runs through states such as Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa and ends the path at Highway 61 in Minnesota. The long stretch of 1,568 miles on I-35 makes human trafficking easy for truck drivers and Midwestern travelers.

Thankfully, celebrities have the powerful ability to use their publicity powers for positive aspects such as charity and social change.

Along I-35 lies hundreds of strip clubs. Strip clubs are a resource traffickers use to transport victims without much suspicion. 89% of women in the stripping industry say they want to escape but have no other means for survival. This leaves them hopeless and dependent on the job or the business owner. Problems comparative to this is one way human trafficking occurs.

Many celebrities including Angelina Jolie and David Beckham

A community of people who go by “LOVE I35” bring together

Surprisingly, the number has decreased since 2014.

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churches, businesses, schools and other communites reaching out to dancers along Intersate 35 and beyond. This movement insures that when a dancer moves from city to city she is able to build a friendship with the community. They also provide resources to prevent human trafficking in the strip club industry. “LOVE I35” focuses their work in Texas but is also relevant to the interstate due to the high amount of strip clubs that lie along the 1,000 plus miles. There are 220 strip clubs that are located in Texas alone. 40% of which are stationed in cities along I35. “LOVEI35” believes the sex industry is not something that should be looked down upon. Instead, they cater to help women in need in order to give her empowerment and dignity. Bringing awareness and helping those significant to this subject is something anyone can do. Individual actions that you can take include educating yourself about the topic, sharing inspiring stories, and bringing true awareness to our youth. Standing up for human trafficking doesn’t have to cost and does leave a positive mark for victims of human trafficking. Although January is the dedicated month for human trafficking, it isn’t something that should be avoided through out the additional eleven months. Human trafficking is a societal issue that needs to be considered, addressed and dealt

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STUDENT SPEAK OUT Cristopher Montano (10’) “[What was interesting was] just the fact that there’s this whole war going on betwen both sides and both sides have really powerful opponents.”

THE BOX OFFICE AWAKENS

Sara Maxwell (11’) “[It was surprising how] it had a lot of better special effects than the other movies.”

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“Really noting surprised me, except for that Storm Troopers are actually good at hitting soemthing for once.”

James Wilson (12’) “It’s interesting because I actaully grew up with Star Wars ‘cause my parents grew up with it and they basically juiced me to it. It’s basically a family habit.”

Poe

Rey

NEW FACES

In April of 2014, two years after the acqusition, After 32 years, on December 18th, 2015 a much anticipated Episode VII The Force Awakens of the Star filming began for Episode VII. The original creator of Star Wars, George Lucas was originally involved in Wars series was released. being a creative consultant during the initial stages of filming. Different locations of shooting included To no one’s suprise, it has been a hit and the proof is Iceland and photography was taken in Ireland and from the box office, having a worldwide gross of 1.8 England. billion within the first month, greatly surpassing their budget of only 200 million. This makes this version one Being set 30 years after Return of the Jedi, The Force of the highest grossing films of all time. Awakens is focused on Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron, In March of 1977, the first ever Star Wars was released, with the help of some familiar faces and their fight being known as Episode IV A New Hope, directed by against the First Order, which rose after the fall of the Galactic Empire and their search for Jedi Master, Luke George Lucas. Just as The Force Awakens is now, it Skywalker following his disappearance. was a huge deal. A New Hope ultimately changed the film industry forever. Never before had there ever Currently, there are four more movies being created, been any movies remotely comparable to it and it truly set the standard for science fiction movies, even all set to be released throughout the next few years. Of course, Episode VII has two more movies that are to this day. going to complete the trilogy, Episode VIII being next, coming out December of 2017 and Episode IX being Following the release of A New Hope, later The Empire Strikes Back came out, then in 1983, Return Of set to release in 2019. Though the newest surprise for fans is that Star Wars has to offer new The Jedi hit the theaters, completing the Star Wars Trilogy. The saga follows Luke Skywalker and his quest antholgy stories to go alongside the films. in order to defeat the dreaded Empire, led by Darth On December 16, 2016 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Vader, accompanied by Han Solo, Princess Leia and will hit theaters. This film is the first ever Star Wars others while overcoming many difficulties. anthology. It’s set between Episode III and IV and it’s about a band of resistance fighters that unite in order During the late 1990’s, three prequel movies were released, all of which showed the slow transformation to complete the daring mission of stealing the Death of Anakin Skywalker being lured into the Dark Side by Star plans. Another new film coming is the Han Solo Project, currently untitled. It focuses on a younger Han the Emperor. This results in him being defeated, Solo and his many adventures. however he turns into the legendary Darth Vader, while his wife Padme gives birth to twins Luke While Star Wars: The Force Awakens broke plenty of Skywalker and Princess Leia. astonishing records, it is far more than just profit. The Disney annouced their purchase from Lucasfilm of all series was able to capture the minds of those who had never even seen Star Wars before, however now the rights to the Star Wars series in October of 2012. they’re just as interested as those who remember The Force Awakens, the first film in the Star Wars watching Episodes IV, V and VI as kids. It connected sequel trilogy was directed and co-written by the renowned J.J. Abrams, as well as being coproduced generations, making the Star Wars series a true legacy that will live on forever. by Lucasfilm.

Jermaine Helsel (09’)

Portayed by Daisy Ridley, Rey is the heroine in the Force Awakens. She’s originally a scavenger on the planet of Jakku, however her life changes forever once she stumbles opon BB-8.

Actor Oscar Issac plays Poe Dameron, the commander in the Resistances Starfighter Corps, he’s also known as the best pilot.

Kylo Ren Finn Finn is played by actor John Boyega. Finn is a stormtrooper apart of the First Order, though he deserts his position in order to join the Resistance.

Kylo Ren is a dark side warrior and is the commander of the First Order. His ultimate goal is to destroy the remaining idea of the Jedi, in order to fulfill Darth Vader’s legacy.

BB-8 BB-8 is a loyal astromech droid, that accompanies Poe Dameron while fighting for the the Resistance.

OLD FRIENDS Han Solo

General Leia

Chewbacca Luke Skywalker

R2-D2

C-3PO

As Star Wars: The Force Awakens hit theaters, many fans of the series were more than ecstatic about the return of some of the most iconic characters. These characters include Han Solo played by Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher as General Leia, Luke Skywalker portrayed as Mark Hamill, as well as Chewbacca, R2-D2, and C-3PO.

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By Ashly Fleming & Rachael Papps

Reeses Anyone? Ms. Lehrman has been teaching for 14 years and has many funny stories. This year, Ms. Lehrman was rewarding a student asking if they wanted a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. Which shouldn’t be embarrassing except there was a switch in words and instead of saying Reese’s peanut butter cup she said “Reese’s penis cup”. She was embarrassed and quickly apologized and everyone laughed it off and went on with the lesson.

The Right Balance + A Little Pain

Earlier in the year Charlene was trying to keep up on her schoolwork and going to work at night. While Charlene was in English class, she was exhausted and started to fall asleep sitting up in her chair. All of a sudden, Charlene’s head slams on the table and the whole class just stared at her. She was embarrassed and fell back to sleep. Finding a balance between school and work can be challenging and unfortunately, Charlene learned the hard way.

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This year, winter X-Games history was made. A 13 year old skiier from Estonia won gold and became the youngest ever to win an X-Games Competition. This girl was Kelly Sildaru.

A few years ago when one of the special needs teachers was teaching, a student had gotten angry. When he was trying to calm the angry student down, the student kicked him in the groin. In pain, the teacher had fallen on top of the student. The teacher was extremely embarrassed and was hesitant to share his story; even while remaining anonymous.

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Classrooms are full of “life” lessons; whether they’re on the syllabus or otherwise. The combination of your best friends and special moments is something you can only experience for a short time and along the way there are also some pretty embarrassing times as well. Comedic moments happen in these halls-daily.

Underdogs

There are underdogs in every sport but none like these athletes. Whether they’re young, crippled, or broken hearted these athletes show why they’re the best.

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After losing his legs in Iraq in an explosion, Adam struggled to be active. He soon found himself training to become a mono-skier in the X-Games. Even though Adam retired, he broke out and decided to compete once again for gold.

Sildaru competed in the Ski Slopestyle Contest. She had to compete against young adults who have years of experience over her.

“This year is special because I underwent a disc replacement... I had surgery in June of last year. I feel way better than before,” Adam said.

Despite this setback, Sidaru claimed her first gold medal which made her run go viral. All over the world in many different languages, people are congratulating the young athlete.

Adam isn’t the only X-Games competitor to face a huge hurdle. Colten Moore was competing alongside his brother, Caleb, in the same competition in 2013 when the unexpected happened.

Very similar to Sidaru is Chloe Kim. Kim was just 14 years old when she won her first gold. Despite holding the original youngest athlete to win a gold, she owns a new title this year. Chloe Kim became the youngest consecutive gold medalist by claiming another gold this year. Kim now owns two gold medals in the same contest. She is now looking forward to making her country proud by competing in the World Olympics soon. Despite not being much like the two girls before, Brandon Adam shows much more heart.

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Caleb Moore’s final run ended with his crash. Caleb Moore had died. Colten faced the grief and couldn’t even touch his snowmobile until the summer. Colten finally had to step back on the snowmobile. He rode it just as he had before and felt stronger for doing so. Colten will compete again this year after his gold last year because he wants to respect his brother’s death and move forward from it. “I feel like he’s riding with me,” Colton Moore said.

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K OB E

By Ralph Dayacap

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A poem that shocked the basketball world.

When you think about the game of basketball, who do you think of first? Many people say Michael Jordan or even Larry Legend, but with the change of generation comes another name-straight out of high school.

In the past 15 years, the name “Kobe Bryant” has came to the conversation of the greatest NBA players of all time.

Bryant’s unique play style and swagger on the court made him a huge public figure, with endorsers fighting left and right to grab his signature and aggressive attitude.

Through the heart, sweat, and tears, Kobe made this an incredible journey, but everything has an end. The 18x NBA All Star announced his retirement with a poem called “Dear Basketball” just before the Lakers took on the Minnesota Timberwolves.

From the time he graced the court at 18, Kobe’s charisma not only made an impact on the hardwood, but inspired young basketball fanatics to buy his sneakers and tune in to watch the best shooting guard since Air Jordan.

In the poem Kobe expresses his love for basketball, starting when he was just a kid with a rolled up sock shooting imaginary game winning shots.

Early in his career, Kobe would be graced with the presence of one of the greatest, most athletic centers of all-time, Shaquille O’Neal.

The soon to be first ballot Hall of Famer ends his poem describing how his heart can take the pounding, his mind can handle the grind, but his body knows it’s time to say goodbye.

The tag team duo brought the Lakers on top of the basketball world three consecutive times in their reign. This was the start of another dynasty for the Lakers franchise with the “Black Mamba” leading the way.

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Bryant is receiving acknowledgements from every city he visits, whether it’s a plaque, video tribute, or a personalized jersey. The retirement tour has been a very memorable one for the Black Mamba.

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NBA Scoring Champion

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