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Deep-Sea Scientists Make Record-Breaking Discovery!

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Meet Two ASU Shark Researchers

by Elite Reporter Athena O’Brien

Picture this: A huge shark is hoisted onto a research boat. Three people rush to secure her—to stop her from thrashing around and getting hurt. Who are these people? Why have they brought a shark on deck? Are they… sitting on her?

Two of the participants in this crazy scene are Brooke Anderson and Beckah Campbell. These brave scientists conduct research at the Sulikowski Shark and Fish Research Lab at ASU in Glendale. Wait. People research sharks in the desert? Yes!

This reporter was able to attend their presentation at the Young Report Night in March. Even though their research is based in Arizona, Anderson and Campbell work with sharks all over the world.

h a ch a i t i t h sharks go to give birth. Some sharks that Anderson and Campbell work with are endangered. Think of Anderson and Campbell as shark heroes, working to protect both mother sharks and their babies.

A typical research trip involves catching sharks. Once their team catches a shark, they lift it up onto the boat. To stop larger sharks from getting hurt, they sit

on them.Sometimes, it takes three people to sit on a shark! While the shark is above water, the researchers insert a special machine into th ha th that a th t ath

Next, the team gives the shark an ultrasound and attaches a tracker. (An ultrasound is a kind of x-ray that uses sounds that humans cannot hear. The sound waves bounce off the baby sharks so that Anderson and Campbell can see them inside the mother.)

Get to Know These Amazing Great Apes!

by Reporter Bingham Hortin, Haley Elementary

The Phoenix Zoo is a great place to learn about close to 400 different animal species and their habitats. In the Tropics Trail, you will find the orangutans. Orangutans are a great ape in the genus of pongo. There are three species of an orangutan—Sumatran, Bornean, and Tapanuli—and all come from Indonesia.

At the Phoenix Zoo, there are four Bornean orangutans: Bess, Michael, Raima, and Wgasa. I met with Senior Primate Keeper, Amy Dietz. She

Governor

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Uses Her Veto Stamp

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nor Katie Hobbs vetoed 48 bills. She is on track to break the record for most vetoes in a year; former governor Janet Napolitano vetoed 58 bills in 2005 and set the record. Governor Hobbs was given former Governor a ita t ta a a i t h h was sworn in. In comparison, president Joe Biden has only vetoed two bills since taking c i a a y i t a i Roosevelt vetoed 635.

Hobbs has made it clear that she will veto legislation based on conspiracies and pushing agendas.

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was super kind, knowledgeable from working at the Phoenix Zoo for 18 years, and gave me very good answers to my questions. I wanted to know about the challenges of caring for them in a zoo and about their abilities, especially about how orangutans make and use tools for certain purposes.

In the wild, an orangutan might use wood rods for fishing out termites from their mounds or rocks to crack t h ai it ch th a at th Bess often makes umbrellas and hats made from leafy branches and palm fronds. These are just the tip of the iceberg of orangutan tool use.

She said, “They are very intelligent, and they are very strong, and they can be very destructive.” a ta t t a ! hat the smartest non-human animals. Because of their intelligence, the zoo staff has to constantly keep orangutans busy doing puzzles or enrichment to exercise their brains. Often the enrichment includes a reward, usually food, the thing that all animals love! All the orangutans use tools to get the treats in their enrichment activities, like using a branch to reach nuts. Orangutans are also incredibly strong! They are seven-times stronger than the average man and MORE ORANGUTAN, page 7 ➧

One of the bills that she recently vetoed was HB2415, which would have removed people th a y ti i t i th y i t t i the last election. In her veto letter, she said, i a acti a y ti i t i c and convenient for voters. I stand ready to sign bills that make voting more accessible, accurate, and secure.” The other election bills that she vetoed were HB2322 and SB1074.

She has told Republican lawmakers not to waste their time sending her bills that she is going to veto, but Republican senator John Kavanagh says, “just because the governor may veto a bill is no reason for us not to attempt to get it through.”

In March, Hobbs vetoed SB1305, which would have banned critical race theory from being taught in schools. In her veto letter, Hobbs wrote, “I urge the legislature to

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can lift three times their own body weight. Such strength means they might have the capability to be dangerous, but most of them are gentle giants. Known as very peaceful animals, they do not like getting in a fight. Still, she does take a lot of precautions to be safe around these large apes.

We share around 97% of our DNA with orangutans. They act, play, think, love, and grieve very similar to modern humans. They are so much like us, that humans and orangutans can have strong relationships and friendships. Some have even learned to communicate with us using sign language or with a large machine that has buttons with symbols that apes could memorize and learn what they mean.

Orangutans truly are incredible animals, but they are critically endangered. a ta t a i a i c t lumber and to clear land for palm oil plantations. Part

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of the mission of the Phoenix Zoo is to let people know how we can save orangutans. I know Indonesia seems far away and the problem seems very big, but even as a kid you can do things to stop what is harming these amazing animals and their habitats. Amy gave us some ways everyone can help. First, stop buying products with palm oil from unsustainableresources. Second, download an app from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo to check what kind of palm oil is used in the products you buy. Third, learn more about orangutans so you can appreciate how important they are to the world.

Visiting the Phoenix Zoo is a fun and educational experience that everyone will enjoy. I have my favorite part, and I hope you go to find yours, too. There is so much to learn about these extraordinary animals, and I hope that you will try some new ways that will protect them. The Phoenix Zoo is located in Papago Park at 455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix.

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Talking with Firefighters

by Elite Reporter Brett Eymann

In March of this year, four firefighters from the Tempe Fire Department, Station 2 came to visit us at our day program. They showed us their fire truck and all of their gear.

I had the chance to interview one of them. Firefighter Tony said they prioritize their career, family and friends by helping family first. He said that th i a t t i a y i t cti th city ai that it i th i i i ity h th i t a cy i t a th city i a He said his favorite part of being a firefighter is helping people.

For me, getting the chance to interview a firefighter was an interesting and exciting experience.

Do You Believe in Bigfoot?

by Reporter Benjamin Baker, Homeschool

I have been interested, for some time, in a creature many people believe to be very elusive. This creature is thought to be big, hairy, and have large feet. According to some accounts, it dwells in caves and mine shafts in winter, and forests in all other seasons. Not everyone believes that these creatures are real. It is thought to also eat animals (not humans) and plants, and will raid garbage cans and campgrounds for its favorite food—PEANUT BUTTER. If you haven't already guessed,this creature is called Bigfoot, and I am very excited to share a bit of what I know about it with you.

One of the ways people learn about Bigfoot is through alleged sightings, and the sighting I would like to share with you takes place in 1884. In British Columbia, an alleged young Bigfoot was captured by a train crew. He was 4ft, 7in. tall, and weighed 127 lb. "The local newspaper reported, 'He resembles a human being with one exception, his entire body, excepting his hands and feet, is covered with glossy hair.... he possesses extraordinary strength, as he will take hold of a stick and break it by wrenching it and twisting it, which no man could break in the same way.'" (Jackson, 2011). The Bigfoot mysteriously disappeared shortly after. Other lines of evidence people use to show the existence of Bigfoot are plaster casts of footprints, pictures, and videos. Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin took a famous video of an alleged Bigfoot walking across Bluff Creek, CA.

While I cannot be completely sure that Bigfoot exists, I must say that what I have read is rather captivating. I hope that you would like to look for Bigfoot. He is an enthralling wild creature, and while there are many skeptics, I am not one of them. Good day, and happy Bigfoot hunting!

Teacher Has a Passion for Helping Others

Amber Jenstad teaches fourth grade at Cortina Elementary. This is her seventh year of teaching at Cortina, but she was gone for a short while as she explored a different career.

Jenstad grew up in Arizona. She says she knew at a young age that she wanted to teach. Because of her passion for helping others, she “knew in (her) heart” that she belonged in the classroom, she explains.

ta ha ta ht th t and third grade at Cortina when she decided to try something new. Jenstad worked with clients with autism as a registered behavior technician, or RBT.

When a teacher left Cortina this school year, Jenstad felt drawn to return to the school and to some of the students who were previously in her classroom.

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Jenstad says, as many of the kids “are very special to me.” Now Jenstad has some of th a t t h t thi a c a es in her fourth grade.

One of these students, Smyth, nominated Jenstad.

yth it h thi t ach than anything, and has been lucky enough to have her for two years in a row.”

Jenstad says that when she was in school, math and art were her favorite subjects. Now that she is on the teaching side of things, “Math is still my favorite,” she says.

In her free time, Jenstad likes to do arts and crafts, hang out with friends and help others— both people and animals. She also has another escape. “I love to do escape rooms,” she says.

Jenstad says that she likes to remind her students that everyday is a new day for them, and that they can do anything they put their minds to.

According to Jenstad, “I love being a teacher and little things i y t t i a appreciation for our classroom truly melt my heart!”

During her stint working as an RBT, Jenstad gained a greater appreciation for her role as an educator.

“Leaving made me realize how much I missed teaching,” she says.

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Books Come to the Big Screen

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If so, we know she probably can’t wait to connect with new friends, try new things, and nd new adventures. Although Girl Scouts traditionally starts in kindergarten, you and your girl are invited to start early this summer!

know she probably can’t wait to connect with new friends, try new things, and nd new Although Girl Scouts traditionally starts in kindergarten, you and your girl are invited this summer!

Daisy Launch Summer Box Program, she’ll receive three boxes mailed to your kick-start her Girl Scout adventure. Each box has unique themes based on Girl Scout the outdoors, self-care, STEM, pet care and more. Upon completion, she’ll earn & receive three Girl Scout Patches!

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The cost for the program is $40* per girl and includes:

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PRIMAVERA ONLINE SCHOOL

2471 N. Arizona Ave. • Chandler 480-456-6678

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ARIZONA AQUARIUM

855-450-0559

5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Ste 145 • Tempe

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11304 Dysart Road Suite 112 • Surprise 623-499-4184

June–July

Ages: 6–12

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SETH KOREY TENNIS

Summer Tennis Camp

7421 N. Scottsdale Rd. • Scottsdale

May –June Ages: 4–16 skorey777@gmail.com

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UPTOWN JUNGLE FUN PARK

7608 W. Cactus #101 • Peoria 623-203-7169

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CAMP SKY-Y

5725 S. Senator Highway • Prescott 800-660-1385

May 28–July 29

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14000 N. Hayden Rd. #104 • Scottsdale 480-595-3543

May–July

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Exciting Programs at the Science Vortex

by CSO Mica Altringer and Airyanna Maynard

Do you know what a Chief Science Officer (CSO) is? They’re taking over the STEM scene, even in the Verde Valley, a rural area of Arizona. CSOs are 6-12th graders who serve as STEM ambassadors in their communities.

There are CSO cabinets all over the world, but the program started in Arizona (this is where we are CSOs). Each CSO is required to complete an action plan that promotes STEM. Our CSO cabinet is stationed at the Science Vortex, a hands-on children’s STEAM (STEM+Art) center located in Cottonwood, Arizona.

Most of Science Vortex Chief Science Officers have accomplished their action plan already this year—some of us have completed more than one project, and those who haven’t yet finished theirs will have them done by the end of the year. CSO Mica ran a cow eye dissection for middle school students at the Science Vortex. CSO Sofia did fun STEM experiments with Sedona Charter School students. CSOs Elisabeth and Lelu designed engaging stations for a field trip group at the Sedona Public Library. CSO Lane led STEM Bingo at a parent engagement night at his school.

Science Vortex: Kids’ Night Out. Kids’ Night Out started as a program that was going to only last three months, but was extended because of the great feedback.

Many of our CSOs also regularly attend STEM events around the state. For example, CSOs ran a stand for Science Vortex at Science in the Park in Flagstaff, attended the SciTech STEM Fest at Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale, taught students about astronomy at Dark Sky Star Parties at the local libraries, and attended SciTech’s STEM and Innovation Summit in Phoenix.

CSOs learn science, technology, engineering, and math, but they also learn so much more: leadership, followthrough, patience, teamwork, and confidence.

Are you interested in joining the CSO program? To find out how you or your school can get involved, contact Sarah@chiefscienceofficers.org. Science Vortex project

CSOs Sofia and Mica even started a new program at the

Memorial Day Is In May! Memorial Day Is In May!

Get Ready to Celebrate with this Fun and Easy Activity.

Use yogurt containers to make your own patriotic windsocks for your yard or front porch!

You can make one to decorate your bedroom, too!

Directions:

• Wash out your yogurt container so it is clean inside

• Paint your yogurt container blue and add white or silver stars/sparkles

• Make two small holes at the bottom of the container

• Flip your container upside down and tape or staple (with an adults help) white and red ribbon around the inside of the container so it hangs down freely

• Add string or ribbon to make a handle to hang your windsock to hang from a light post, tree, or house

• Watch it fly!

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