fused official newsmagazine of bloomington high school north - vol7, no5
GETTING A DELAYED SIGNAL Security has heightened surveillance to prevent students parking in teachers’ lot.
Pictured: Senior Luke Tate drives into teachers’ lot from upper lot minutes before the final bell rang on March 7.
4 UN MAESTRO NUEVO
See the new face of room 406
7 GAY DOESN’T EQUAL DIFFERENT 8 OPEN PANDORA’S BOX One student’s opinion on sexuality
Internet radio has never been better
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STAFF Editors in Chief Maureen Langley Zoe Need
Business Editor Maddie Gooldy
Copy Editor
Catherine Hardy
Social Media Editor Sydney Pogue
Staffers
CJ Campbell Destiny Mullis Alaina Schmidt Kat Sylvester Hannah Weatherbee Kiah Weaver Krista Williams
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NEWS
Junior Wins Essay Contest Un Maestro Nuevo Brewing a Business Dropping into the Dew Drop
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OPINION Tweeting to MCCSC has no Effect 06 Gay Doesn’t Equal Different 07 Curing Senioritis 07 Open Pandora’s Box 08 “Catcher in the Rye” a Classic worth Reading 09
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Setting the Stage How to Have the Best Spring Break
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Senior David Davtyan
Contributors
SPORTS
Ian Davidson
Keeping the Dream Alive
ADVISER
THE SNAPSHOT
Ryan Gunterman
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Junior Wins Essay Contest
In the community Black History Month essay contest that took place in February, Junior Roger Morris won first place. Senior Hugh Jackson took third place.
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Junior Roger Morris shakes hands with Mayor Mark Kruzan. / photo by Maddie Gooldy
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Un Maestro Nuevo
Spanish two classes find a permanent teacher to replace a long term substitute. by Maureen Langley and Kiah Weaver In late August of 2012, long term Spanish two teacher Kira Moskos had to leave her classroom due to health problems. For the rest of the semester students had a slew of different substitutes. In January of 2013, Shalimar Manwani temporarily filled the position until January of 2014, when she left to teach at Jackson Creek Middle School. “Lack of structure and frustration were part of her reputation,” junior Ember Ralph said. Tim Krautkraemer replaced Manwani after she left. “I had only a very brief interaction with Senorita Manwani when I was cleaning out the classroom. Needless to say it was awkward,” Krautkraemer said. Krautkraemer intends to improve the learning environment in his classroom.
He uses programs such as “Total Physical Response,” or TPR, which is where he doesn’t use speech but acts out vocabulary words. He also uses “Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling” or TPRS. TPRS is when you read stories from other countries and learn about their culture. Krautkraemer believes these methods make learning language easier, especially for those who have struggled with learning language in the past. “The first time we did TPR in class, class was actually fun and I actually learned something,” sophomore Amber Carmichael said. Krautkraemer doesn’t want his class to consist of “just endless vocabulary.”
ABOUT TIM KRAUTKRAEMER Hometown: Pullman, Washington College: Washington State University Age: 25 Experience: taught at North Panola High School in Sardis, Miss.
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Brewing a Business
Recent college graduate Samuel Sveen pours efforts into creating Uelzing and selling coffee. by Maureen Langley In the heat of the summer, 26-year-old Samuel Sveen rides his bicycle down Kirkwood, pulling a yellow cart behind him. Sveen comes to a stop in front of the library and pulls two large Gatorade jugs out of his cart. After filing a lot of paperwork and building a cart from scratch, Sveen hit the streets with cold-brewed coffee, Uel Zing’s signature item, last May. Cold brewing creates a product that is 60 percent less acidic than normal coffee. Sveen combines locally roasted coffee from Quarryman roasters with water in a bucket and lets it brew overnight. Brewing it like this creates a concentrate that is cut with water to
make iced coffee. From his cart, Uel Zing sells iced coffee in 16 ounce compostable cups. Uel Zing also provides cream, soy, sugar, and a weekly “Fun Sauce,” such as maple syrup or honey. He will also soon be selling 12 ounce bottles in Bloomingfoods. Sveen had a pop up shop near the square for a little bit, where he held “cuppings.” “It’s kind of like a wine tasting, but with coffee,” Sveen said. Sveen takes the same kind of coffee and brews it using different techniques. Then the customer can taste each and choose which kind he likes best. While Sveen was getting a degree in English from Cornell University,
he also worked at Gimme! Coffee, in Ithaca, New York. He learned Third Wave espresso techniques through biweekly labs there. He viewed lectures on coffee cultivation, experimented with brewing techniques and free pour latte art. One of Sveen’s favorite parts
about Uel Zing, is that he gets the opportunity to teach others about coffee culture and techniques. Sveen regularly demonstrates how to brew their own coffee with french and aeropresses. “Never buy gas station coffee,” Sveen said.
Drop into the Dew Drop Culinary arts class cook for students and members of the community each week. by Alaina Schmidt
On Feb. 14, the Dew Drop Inn had a special Valentine’s day lunch.
Tired of pizza, chicken sandwiches, fries, and bosco sticks every day? There’s a solution for that, and it’s right here at North. Every Thursday students in Culinary arts prepare a three course meal and open it to the public. With a varying menu and a low price of $6, the Dew Drop Inn is an alternative to the cafeteria. “The majority of those who come to Dew Drop are students and teachers, but we do have people from the public come in,” assistant Chef Laura Childers said. Junior Ashley Ritchie is a regular attendant of the restaurant. “I think it’s awesome that we have a legit student-run restaurant at North. I look forward to eating here every week, My favorite thing is their
fresh, hot rolls served with cinnamon butter. Their homemade salad dressing is amazing too,” Ritchie said. Located in North’s lower level by the Hoosier Hills hallways, the Dew Drop Inn was started in the early seventies. They have about 30 visitors weekly generating revenue for the program. “The most popular dish is probably the oven-fried chicken. It’s a favorite so we probably do it two or three times a year,” Chef Cain said. “We try to change it up every week so we’re not doing the same thing.” The Dew Drop Inn is held weekly on Thursday, with a different menu each week. A meal is usually never cooked twice in one year.
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Tweeting to MCCSC has No Effect on Closings
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While you sit in third period, your stomach growls so loud you think you broke the sound barrier. It’s 11:40 p.m. and there’s still a lot of time before C lunch starts. There’s no way you’ll ever be able to focus on class, so maybe MCCSC should go ahead and call an early dismissal. This is the thought process of many students who tweet to the official MCCSC twitter account, @MCCSC_EDU, during school. However, on Feb. 14 hundreds of students were tweeting to MCCSC complaining that an early dismissal should have been called because of snow. Tweets were sent out saying that driving conditions were poor and visibility was low. Beverly Smith, the director of community service for MCCSC school, runs this account. She did not respond when contacted for a comment. “I had to push a car out of a ditch. I was sliding all over the place. Every time I would stop my wheels would just spin,” senior Carter Jostes said. By the time school was let out, the roads were covered with snow. Cars slid off the roads into ditches, and traffic was crawling along for miles. MCCSC already knew that. When bad weather is forecasted, the directors of building operations, transportation, and safety begin checking conditions
at 3 a.m. They drive the roads, check with local law enforcement and city, county and state highway officials. Transportation directors from surrounding school systems are also contacted to compare information. Making the decision to dismiss students early is even more difficult. Often times, MCCSC will not dismiss early if bad weather comes before school lets out, because it came too quickly or was unpredictable. The decision to dismiss early has to be made early in the day, because it takes two hours to get all drivers available and ready to run routes. If it snows in the middle of the day, school will not be dismissed. This is so the roads can be plowed before children are sent home. This policy was approved by the superintendent in 2006 and updated in 2012, after the school day was extended. You’re not being clever by tweeting swear words at MCCSC. It’s not funny to tweet photos of you driving in the snow with the caption “Thanks for the early dismissal.” If anything you’re endangering yourself and those around you. If the roads are already bad, don’t you think you ought to focus on driving just a bit more? We get it. You don’t like school, and you don’t like MCCSC. Fortunately, not everything is yours to decide.
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Gay Doesn’t Equal Different
He knew he was gay, but he didn’t know the baggage that would come with it. by Ian Davidson opinion
Guest Columnist Junior Ian Davidson
On April 24, 2004 I decided to be gay. I wanted the life of the rainbow flag, the fashion, Lady Gaga, all of that. In all seriousness, that’s not how it happens. It was a lot less glamorous. When I was 7, I saw Hayden Christensen in People Magazine. He was the hottest thing I had ever seen. When I was 13, I confirmed my gayness by kissing my best friend on a dare. For 10 years I’ve known I am homosexual and it’s been a journey. Palms sweaty and heart racing, I confessed my secrets to my friends Maria first. Out came everything I had been hiding for years. Next came my sister, then my parents. That was in the sixth grade. My family might have accepted me, but I had another, larger crowd to
please. I knew my friends at school would be a tougher audience, but I told them too. Being an openly gay person can be difficult, but not for reasons you may think. For instance, I hate the phrase “gay best friend.” What’s that supposed to mean? Am I only your friend because I’m gay? It’s annoying, but not as annoying as being the “token gay kid.” Whenever someone needs an opinion on gay rights, or general gay interests, I’m the kid they come to. I can’t tell you how many debates and discussions that have been laid in front of me like they’re the yellow brick road and I’m Dorothy. I’m stuck blurting out the same pre-set phrases to try to snake my way around the discussions.
Somehow, I always get pulled back into it like the rainbow forces of the world are playing out their divine plan to call me out for liking the same gender. Why does it matter? I’m not hurting you, and my decisions don’t affect you. I don’t hand out pamphlets for gay agendas at school. I don’t sweep up kids in the middle of the night like a masked gay adversary, trying to get them to join the rainbow army. I go to school. I go to work. I am human just like everyone else. If you’re in the market for a gay best friend, you might want to look elsewhere. If you’re in the market for the market for a goofy, crazy best friend we could definitely work that out. Love yourself and love others.
Curing Senioritis
Learn how to get through your last semester. by CJ Campbell opinion It’s that time within the school year where the level of motivation is at an all-time low for the majority of students. This is even more present with the senior class, who is constantly dreaming of finishing high school and moving into the next phase of their lives. However, there is a better way to approach this occurrence that continues to plague millions of students every single year. CJ Beatty, a motivational speaker and professional baseball player from Winston Salem, North Carolina will humble you in a heartbeat. His YouTube channel is on the rise as he is gaining subscribers day by day. Through his personal struggles and time spent playing baseball in the U.S. and Australia, he has propelled himself into a life coach position, as well as founder of his own company called Motivational Nuggets. “People have to realize that school is designed to
teach you things that you will need for everyday life,” said Beatty. “Your teachers and professors have wisdom and you should want to use their knowledge to your advantage.” School is a different experience for everybody, but if you approach it in a positive manner, your outlook on life will be much more promising. To overcome “Senioritis” Beatty suggests that you should first, “Surround yourself with positive friends.” It’s logical because negative people will very likely make you negative in return. “Positive friends are very important because they will pick you up when you are down,” said Beatty. A good support system will enable those who are struggling to overcome their burdens to a much larger extent. It’s also effortless to give in to this so-called hype, but a healthy mental mind set can change everything on your behalf. “Prepare yourself mentally every day,
Beatty said. “Never stop pushing forward in this life for your own conversations are battles between positive and negative, and in these battles negative only needs one victory to prevail.” It’s not hard to think positive. Likewise, you control your own thoughts and actions. “Never run from problems or confusion because wisdom is always waiting to see who decided to stay,” said Beatty. As crazy as it sounds, there are only a few more months for us students. It’s not worth it to give up everything you have worked for now, and simply throw it all away, “You must begin with the end in mind,” said Beatty. “What are you going to use your degree for?” As for seniors, Beatty sends us off with an important piece of advice for your futures. “Never be afraid of failure because without failure success becomes nearly impossible.”
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Open Pandora’s Box Get out of your comfort zone and tune into one of these Pandora Radio Stations that will leave you singing. by Sydney Pogue opinion
HIPSTER BBQ
TYLER THE CREATOR
If you’re aspiring to be a hipster and are really into indie rock, Hipster BBQ is the station for you. It plays alternative and indie rock hits from the early 2000s to now. You’ll feel very intelligent mentioning a song like “Bushwick Blues” by Delta Spirit because your friends have probably never heard of the San Francisco based emo band. So if you’re feeling hip, grab your oversized cardigan and “prescription” glasses and turn on this Pandora station.
If you want to offend people with the type of music you listen to, Tyler the Creator is what you want station you want to focus on. He uses catchy beats and offensive lyrics to attract young listeners. “He thinks words only have power if we give them power, and we need to stop obsessing over bad words,” said sophomore Zephan Schroeder. So if you want to listen to a good beat and a variety of rap, this station is for you.
BIZ MARKIE
TODAY’S HITS
If you’re looking for a good classic hip hop station, Biz Markie radio is the one for you. This stations plays artists ranging from Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth to Young MC. It fills your hip hop needs without getting overly raunchy with harsh meanings and profanities. So if you’re around young children and need some hip hop, flip to Biz Markie radio.
If you want to actually feel like you’re listening to the radio Today’s Hits radio sounds just like B97. You can dance to songs like “Roar” by Katy Perry and “One More Night” by Maroon Five. Although most of the songs will get stuck in your head, this station is good for jamming out in the car or just something to play in the background while you’re doing homework.
CLASSIC ROCK If you can’t choose between Pink Floyd, Queen, or Steve Miller Band, Classic Rock radio will suffice your needs. This station plays all the classic jams from the 60s to the 90s. It will have you head banging to the ACDC and singing along with the simple melodies of The Beatles. If you’re looking to go back to the grunge, pop rock, and hippie phases of music, this station is for you.
NORTH’S FAVORITE GENRES
Rock
21%
Other
24%
Rap
18%
Country 16% Pop
12%
Electronic 9%
“Catcher in the Rye” a Classic Worth Reading
After 63 years in print, “Catcher in the Rye” by J.D salinger is still worth taking off the shelf. by Krista Williams
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It is just before Christmas break and Holden has been kicked out of the exclusive Pencey Prep, a private all boy’s school. This is only one in a stream of schools that Holden has been “asked to leave” do to failing grades. Having no desire to inform his parents of this, Holden lingers: first at Pencey then in New York. In New York, Holden encounters a bizarre jumble of characters ranging from nuns to prostitutes, in a failed attempt to be heard. “The Catcher in the Rye”, a novel J.D Salinger still resonates with its reader even 63 years after its publication. It’s power lies in its voice, rather than its diction, and in the brilliantly written Holden Caulfield. Holden is portrayed very realistically. He isn’t perfect and he isn’t the classic “likeable” character that is in overuse, but that’s what is refreshing and truthful about this book. Unlike most characters who magically overcome their circumstances, Holden is the product of his. He is beautifully flawed. Holden’s circumstances start with the death of his brother, Allie, who died of leukemia three years before the start of the novel.
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To this day, Holden still carries around Allie’s old baseball mitt on which Allie used to write poems in green ink, and wears a hunting cap that is red like his brother’s hair. After that, Holden withdrew from the world such that at age 16, he has no one to talk to, save for his younger sister, who is only a child. “The Catcher in the Rye” is the quintessential novel about growing up without a friend. Furthermore, Salinger uses many literary devices and themes to add in the complexity of the novel. For example, Holden has been aged prematurely by his height and the grey hair the side of his face. He also ages himself by the activities he partakes in: smoking, drinking and implied sexual encounters. However, he longs for innocence and youth. He is often told to grow up, take responsibility of his actions, prepare for the future, but he isn’t ready. Overall, “The Catcher in the Rye” is a fantastic story. Salinger captures Holden’s internal processes: thoughts and feelings in a spectacular realism. It is much recommended.
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GETTING A DELAYED SIGNAL
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Security has heightened surveillance in order to stop students from parking in teachers’ lot. Learn why measures have been taken and if they are necessary. by Maureen Langley and Zoe Need
Shortly after winter break, Editor in Chief Maureen Langley did an experiment. She parked in teacher’s lot every day for several consecutive days in a row. Willie Smith told her she can park in teachers’ as long as she parks in the back row. In one instance, she parked in a handicap spot, and asked Smith if she should move her car. He said no. When Editor in Chief Zoe Need tried to gain the same access in early February, she had to promise that parking in teachers’ was a one-time thing and that she would never do it again.
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e pulls into upper lot a little before 7:30 a.m. and drives up and down the aisles, trying to find an empty space. He doesn’t find one, but there’s no way he’s going to park in lower. It’s 7:35 a.m. now and he can’t be late to class again. He pulls into a space near the back of teachers’ lot. Hoping to avoid confrontation and remain unseen, he ducks his head down and runs into the school building. Security guard Willie Smith called junior Andrew Goodrum out of trigonometry one morning in early February to move his car from teachers’ lot. If it had been the previous semester, Goodrum’s car would have gone unnoticed. Smith said security has been cracking down on offenders lately because the same students have been repeatedly parking in teachers’ lot. “It’s called teachers’ lot for a reason,” assistant principal Marcus Debro said. Teachers’ lot is a designated lot for North teachers, faculty, and visitors. However, they are allowed to park anywhere on campus. According to the driving and parking regulations form for the 2013-2014
school year, students are only allowed to park in upper and lower lots and, all students must register their vehicles with the school. Students who violate these rules risk having their car towed at their own expense. “We’ve got 276 spots down in lower and about as much up in the front in upper lot for the students. There’s ample spots,” Smith said. When a student parks in teachers’ lot, Smith and other security guards are to
“If we write them up and they are consistent, and they continue to insist on parking there, we have permission to tow them,” Smith said. Security guards are to give a student ample warnings before the student faces monetary consequences or notes on their record for towing and tickets. “As I’m coming in, they’ll tell me to leave. Sometimes I don’t even try to go to upper and just park in lower,” senior Tanner Green said. Aside from verbal warnings, further measures had not been taken this year until the start of second semester. On Feb. 14, 132 out of 205 cars parked in upper lot did not have a parking permit. According to Smith, the main reason for parking permits is to keep the student body safe. “If a guy plans to do bodily harm with anyone, and he brings a weapon to school, and he parks that vehicle and I happen to spot it, I need to know who that person is right away so we can take (action) and do what we need to do,” Smith said.
AS I’M COMING IN, THEY’LL TELL ME TO LEAVE. SOMETIMES I DON’T EVEN TRY TO GO TO UPPER AND JUST PARK IN LOWER. write them up. Students are also at risk of being reprimanded if they don’t have a parking permit or are parked illegally. If a student were to park in a fire lane or a handicap spot, they could get a ticket from the City of Bloomington.
Yet no students have been forced to buy parking permits. When a student has a parking permit, and something happens to their car, the student will be notified. For example, if a student left their lights on in the morning, security guards would have to contact the student to turn them off. However, if they don’t have a parking permit, then security guards have no choice but to let the student’s car battery die. “If they don’t care, we don’t care. That’s a bad attitude to take, but I can’t spend all day looking for someone who don’t care,” Smith said. Librarian Kathy Loser doesn’t have a parking permit. After breaking hers, she asked for a new one but was told not to worry about it. “The first thing they need to do is have a consistent policy, a policy known by everyone. That makes it more equitable,” Loser said. For now, reinforcement of parking violations leaves students with two choices. They can either come to school earlier, or walk from lower.
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Setting the Stage for “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” Watch a slave help a prince find love in this year’s spring musical.
by Krista Williams
Junior Matthew Waterman and freshman Cole Swany and Connor Starks stand in position. / photo by Alaina Schmidt
A group of soldiers are standing on the stage, sweating underneath the bright lights of the theatre, when a chase begins. The soldiers race to catch Pseudolus, a slave played by freshman Cole Swany. Before they close in on him, Pseudolus slams a door in their face. Two of them fall unconscious, but sophomore Hannah Hanscom breaks through. Roles are reversed and Pseudolus begins chasing her. Before long she is outmaneuvered and trips. On her way down he steals a prize -- a precious document -- from her belt. “We just have to lay there for fifteen minutes while everyone trips over us. It’s great,” Hanscom said. “A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum,” is on it’s way to becoming a spectacular performance. The actors have been practicing for several weeks now, working long and hard to bring the script to life. “We usually practice one to three hours a day Monday through Wednesday, but as we get closer to the show, we start to practice after school until about nine thirty,” sophomore Ryan King said. The musical features an ancient roman society, a house of courtesans and the selling of a virgin. A roman slave helps a young prince get the love of his life in return of his freedom. “I hope it will be funny and that people will laugh. There’s a lot of jokes in it, and if they laugh, that’ll be really good,” senior Christina Dragnea said. It’s sure to be an interesting view.
NEED TO KNOW DATES: April 3-5, 10-13 at 7:30 p.m. April 6 at 2 p.m.
Freshmen Cole Swany, Connor Starks, and Junior Shailey Ostlund hold poses on the stage.
LEADS: Freshman Cole Swany, Pseudolus Junior Matthew Waterman, Senex Junior Sarah Seyfried, Domina Senior Christina Dragnea, Philia
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LISTENING IN: SENIOR ALEX SHEETS TALKS RUGBY WHAT HAVE YOU HEARD IN THE HALLS? TAG YOUR TWEETS WITH #BHSNHALLWAYS
Listen in as senior Alex Sheets talks with Maureen Langley and Zoe Need about the Bloomington Spartans.
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THIS IS LEANDER HE’S FROM GERMANY. Scan here to read about junior Leander Learch or use this link: wp.me/P1PFoJ-
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Q&A
Senior David Davtyan begins his morning a little different than most. He kicks off his commute on the east side of town. Instead of warming up his car and heading out, he hops on his bike and starts his three mile ride. Half an hour later, he stops in front of the school and is ready to start his day.
by Kat Sylvester
SENIOR DAVID DAVTYAN
Why he braves the elements on his bike, and how he started.
WHAT MADE YOU START RIDING YOUR BIKE TO SCHOOL?
It was a combination of several factors. A couple of years ago I started riding my bike around town since we only had one car at the time, and my dad needed it for work. I thought that when school would start I would bike to school. I got really into it. I thought I would stop riding when it got cold, but I road to school throughout all of winter.
DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER MOTIVES FOR RIDING YOUR BIKE?
You could break it down into three groups. Riding your bike is good transportation, its good exercise and its pretty environmentally friendly. In addition, it’s cheaper and leaves me more money to spend on stuff I actually want to spend it on, instead of gas.
WHERE DO YOU COMMUTE FROM?
From the east side of town. It’s about a three mile bike ride and it takes me about half an hour.
WHEN DID YOU START RIDING TO SCHOOL?
Its been just a couple years. This year I rode my bike for a couple months since this winter has been so harsh. I rode throughout all of last year.
WOULD YOU RATHER BIKE DURING THE SUMMER OR WINTER?
Most people might think that it’s better to ride in the summer, but honestly it can get kind of hot and gross. The nice thing about riding in the summer is that you get a good breeze, but it can be a recipe for disaster. My favorite weather to ride my bike in is between 40 and 60 degrees, when it’s kind of cold. When you’re pedaling your body is creating a lot of energy, you can actually not wear a jacket and still be warm based on your movement.
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY ROAD RAGE?
Thankfully no, my commute is on a side path on the bypass. I’m really out of everyone’s way. There isn’t much traffic when I leave so I don’t encounter much.
HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT USING A BIKE HORN?
I actually used to have a little one for my bike. The path I ride on has a lot of walkers so it helps let people know where I’m at without it being awkward, but people are kind of afraid.
DO YOU WISH MORE PEOPLE WOULD BIKE TO SCHOOL?
If more people rode their bikes to school then it would probably be a good signal to city officials to add more bike infrastructure, and make it safer. If more people are doing something, then it’ll catch their attention.
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Senior Julia Russo shouts cheers.
Keeping The Dream Alive Competition cheerleaders placed second when they competed at the National High School Cheer-leading Championship in Orlando in February. Shortly before leaving they held a dress rehearsal in the auxiliary gym. by Maddie Gooldy
To view these photos in color, and watch a video of their performance, go to wp.me/p1PFoJ-Hi
Junior Grace Mullin sits down during a break.
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They exceeded our expectations regularly this season and have shown incredible strength, mental toughness, and determination that rivals any team we’ve had in past years. Head Coach, Shannon Ritz
Freshman Lala Williams hits a stunt with her teammates.
Senior Michelle Todd preforms her dance with a teammate.
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SHOULD YOU EAT THAT? by Maureen Langley
IS IT TACO BELL? YES
NO
IS IT SUPPOSED TO?
DOES IT SMELL? NO
YES
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EAT IT. IS IT LEFTOVER? NO IS IT FREE? NO
YES IS IT GROWING ANYTHING? YES
YES
IS IT A SCIENCE EXPERIMENT? ARE YOU THAT HUNGRY? NO
YES
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NO DID YOU LIKE IT THE FIRST TIME? YES
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IT WILL BE SOON.
DON’T EAT IT.
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