Graduating Seniors of 2016:
Adolphson, Alex - UF • Agostini, Mia - SPC • Almaraz, Cynthia - SPC • Almenara-Smith, Luis - SPC • Amin, Ayushi - USF • Andrews, Devon - SPC • Auguste, Odell Army • Avila Mera, Sharlin - SPC • Avilez Beaz, Jeanmary - SPC • Babnik, Jacob - Undecided • Barret, Christopher - GSU • Barros, Gabriel - Coast Guard • Basria, Amar USF • Bates, Lindsey - SPC • Bautista Sanchez, Denisse - SPC • Beaman, Alexa - SPC • Beitzel, Alison SPC • Bellamy, John - Police Academy • Bellamy, Leah - Air Force • Biery, Lucas - College • Block, Sarah - UCF • Blumberg, Cheyenne - Columbia College • Boadway, Courtney - Undecided • Bremmer, Ciarra - SPC • Brezzi, Michael - SPC • Brickfield, Erin - UCF • Brigantti, Lexi - SPC • Bryan, Alishai - FSU • Bryant, Danny - Undecided • Bui, Kienvin - SPC • Burney, Lakaya - SPC • Butler, Raquel - SPC • Caldwell, Benjamin - New College of Florida • Campbell, Carley - USF • Campbell, Jennelle - Spain • Campbell, Zac - Undecided • Cara, Brendon - USF • Carbonaro, Alex - USF • Carey, Aaron - John Hopkins University • Carillo, Lindsay - BYU • Carillo, Samuel SPC • Carlin, Zachary - SPC • Cascone, Anthony - UF • Casellas, Javon - Valencia College • Cecilio Hernandez, Shamantha - SPC • Cetta, Alexa - UF • Chmelik, Trent - FIT • Cintron, Carlos - Ohio Wesleyan University • Clemons, Jack - SPC • Cole, Austyn - Marines • Colleton, Ci-Ara SPC • Collinsworth, Nolan - Ptech • Colon, Adina - Ptech • Contreras, Rachel - Sunshine State Academy • Contreras, Sarah - SPC • Coppedge, Ryann - Flagler College • Cordero, Rebekah - SPC • Cousineau, Patrick - SPC • Creamer, Zachary - FGCU • Cumming, Quentin - Army • Cursey, Addison - Rollins College • Dailey, Scott - Undecided • Dam, Quan - Undecided • Darby, Connelly - SPC • Davis, Ryan - Army • Dervishi, Sara - UF • Diaz Rosales, Francisco - Marines • Dixon, Felix - NDSU • Dooley, Michaela - SPC • During, Celia - SPC • Eiman, Lauren - UCF • Eisfelder, Danielle - FAU • Ernst, Katlyn - USF • Estavil, Chloe - UF • Fanning, Collin - SPC • Farrelly, Brandon - SPC • Faulk, Robert - Full Sail University • Felix, Aaron - Ptech • Fernandez, Andrew - SPC • Finegold, Joshua - USF • Finkelstein, Hilary - Tulane University • Fisher, Unique - SPC • Flory, Joshua - Work Force • Foster, Gregory - Warner University • Fowler, Alexis - SPC • Fraser, Jeana - UF • Fredericks Webb, Hasheem - UCF • Fredricks Webb, Hasheem - USF • Fritz, Rylan - FAU • Galloway, Cameron - SPC • Garakop, Cory - University of North West Ohio • Garcia, Cassandra - Air Force • Garcia, Edgar - SPC • Gardner, Alyssa - SPC • Gathe, Jaquelin SPC • Gerhart, Gary - Work Force • Ghersi, Cindy - Santa Fe College • Gigantelli, Ariel - Florida School of The Arts • Gilbert, Ella - FAU • Gillogly, Vail - SPC • Glogowski, Carter - UF • Gonzalez, Ivan - SPC • Gonzalez, Marah - Grand Canyon University • Grimes, Andrew - SPC • Gromoll, Kaylee - SPC • Guerrero, Michael - SPC • Gullo, Ricky - PTech • Guzman, Wesley - SPC • Hadwin, Kate - University of Windsor • Hale, Julia - Undecided • Hampton, Braxton - TSA Prep Sports Academy • Hanretty, Emily - Valencia College • Harrington, Timothy - USF • Harris, Jacob - UCF • Harris, Tatiana - Sunstate Academy • Hart, Kailey UF • Hatzakis, Konstantinos - USF • Hayes, Amanda Navy • Hechtman, Noa - FGCU • Helms, Lewis - FGCU • Hercinovic, Seid - SPC • Herdman, William - University of Minnosta • Hernandez, Alexis - SPC • Hernandez, Edgar - UF • Issue 5 // May 20, 2016
Find all the hidden aliens throughout the paper! (answer on back)
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director of digital media
Dear Upcoming Seniors, First of all, congratulations! You have officially survived the stressed, coffee filled late nights of junior year, and that in itself deserves a pat on the back. More importantly, the time you never thought would come is here: senior year. Before beginning the final year, here are some helpful tips to survive and more importantly to enjoy the last year of high school. Number one: do not procrastinate. These words have been ringing in your ears from teachers and parents for as long as you can remember. However, even the students at school who get the opportunity to flaunt their “seniority” around have to be responsible. Do not let those college applications get submitted the day before they are due. In fact, create a small calendar, on your phone or the old fashioned way, and write down important deadlines. Such as, when a certain school’s application is due, the day you want that application sent out or even when your cap and gown money is due. Also, some colleges admit their new freshman class on a “rolling” basis. The earlier you send in an application, the quicker you will find out if you have been accepted or not. Usually colleges like these admit applicants who apply early. So, make a relationship with Mrs. Johnston--the faculty member at Countryside who sends out transcripts--get ahead on applications, and be ahead of the game. Number two: Always take school seriously.The stereotype portrayed in books and movies that seniors get the opportunity to slack off during their last year is simply not in the equation anymore. Most colleges prefer to have their applicants’ first semester senior year grades to see if you are still trying. Having just as good of grades or quite possibly even better can boost your chances on getting admitted. As if this is not intimidating enough, colleges ask for your second semester grades even after being admitted. This means that if you were to have a lesser GPA than when you applied, there is a chance they could turn you away even after you have been admitted during the summer. Yes, this is a scary concept, but take a manageable load of classes so that you can look both competitive and still willing to strive for achievement at school. Everything always works out. Number three: make the most out of what you have. Take some time out of your weekend to spend quality time with your parents. In just one year, you will be moving out and missing the familiarity of everything. Go to the football games, the dances and the nights you do not feel like going out with your friends. Before you are able to take a breath and realize what you have, it is going to be time to put on that cap and gown to graduate and leave everything behind to later be distant memories. Remember class of 2017, cherish these few, precious months as best as you possibly can and make the most of it. You only get to be a high school senior once. Good luck and have a blast, you are going to love it!
victoriaCALDERA
staff writer
Dear Upcoming Juniors, Junior year is the most important year in a high school career, is dedicated to preparing for college. It is stressful, time is limited, and the work is challenging and intense. Scholarships, extracurriculars, ACT and SAT testing, and volunteering will be the main priorities for this busy year. It can be overwhelming and breakdowns are common. Scholarships are “a grant or payment made to support a student’s education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement,” and can make college life easier. They are given to a variety of people for a variety of reasons, but one has to apply for the available scholarships, and guidance counselors can help. Extracurriculars, such as clubs and sports, can make one stand out to colleges. They are also an opportunity to meet new people of all grades. Joining a few creates a sense of responsibility and takes stress off the mind, but do not sign up for too many clubs. Grades and extracurriculars are not the only factors that influence the outcome of getting accepted into college; the ACT and SAT tests are key. Do them early in the year to get a head start, and set a goal for a score one may want to achieve. The tests are not free, however, if one signs up for the free or reduced lunch program, they can present them for free. One can retake the test however many times one chooses (as long as the student has the money available). AP classes are challenging and fast-paced, but with good grades they can help a low GPA. Get AP prep books early in the year to prepare for the final exam. APUSH is an example of an AP class that pushes one to their limits with work overload. Going over and highlighting the main ideas will improve the understanding of the notes. Keep a planner to keep track of homework, quizzes, tests, projects, and important events to always be prepared. Junior year could be the last year at Countryside if one decides to do Early Admissions through SPC. It is a full-time program where students spend their senior year completing high school graduation requirements while earning credits toward a college degree. The Associate degree is earned after completing 60 hours of classes. Although 11th grade sounds stressful and challenging, it’s a year that is open to new opportunities and allows one to get out of their comfort zone.
liaDEALVERAZ staff writer
Dear Upcoming Sophomores, Sophomore year is the year to start getting involved in more activities at the school. Pick a sports team to join or even one of the many clubs offered at Countryside. Football games are a good place to meet more people and show support to fellow cougars! Join Gold Gang and sit in the student sections to cheer on the team. The Drama Department puts on a vast variety of plays and other things to get involved in or to just go and watch classmates perform! Coffee House is a fun night where students do performances outside of the school. The drama department puts on a few plays throughout the year so make sure not to miss out on the show! Aside from the social aspects, ALWAYS remember that GPA is harder to bring up than it is to bring down. If mistakes were made freshman year, focus on fixing them. Sophomore year just like any other, is not one to mess up on. If possible, take the SAT for the first time in spring just to see what it is like. It is a good idea to see what is on the test and what subjects are harder than others. Pick at least one non stressful class that is enjoyable to have during the day. It will feel like a relief when that class comes. There are multiple electives such as art classes, foreign languages, computer classes and more to fit any kind of interests. Try to limit absences and tardies, because make up work is NOT fun. It only takes over 4 absences to not be eligible to exempt exams. Exempting some exams will help to reduce stress towards the end of the year and the end of the first semester. Overall, sophomore year is an important year in your high school career to get yourself prepared for the next two years. As well , it is also the year for getting involved and really becoming a part of the school!
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To infinity and beyond
rylanFRITZ
editor in chief
The vision all students set their sights upon Though the voyage may be long Shaping us into an adult from a child Although the test of time may be wild And occasionally rough, Hard work and perseverance are enough To infinity and beyond
Working towards the vision from dusk until dawn Our future is golden, whether brains or brawn While some may serve their country with pride Others may continue with a textbook by their side No matter the path we choose To infinity and beyond Our futures look hopeful and bright So walk across the stage with strength and might One day we will look back and see what we made While hoping and praying that memories won’t fade Hold your head up high every step of the way And be happy and proud on graduation day...
To infinity and beyond
T E A C H E R
S U P E R L A T I V E S
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M R . Y O N G U E
Most likely to talk like Yoda throughout an entire lesson.
Most likely to sing with the Aristocats.
M R S . D I M M E R
M R . S T R A U B
Most likely to be a Disney princess.
Most likely to be mad as a hatter. M R S . C E R A O L O -
Most likely to be the mother wolf from The Jungle Book.
M R . N O L A N
O’ D O N N E L L
Most likely to talk like Crush the turtle from Nemo.
Opinion
sarahPREBLE
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Medical marijuana
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Do the benefits outweigh the ”risks”? staff writer
When it comes to topics like medical marijuana, many are not open to such conversation. Cannabis talk is seen as taboo, and the United States government avoids researching it any further than a few long-term studies. Medical marijuana has already been shown to treat several illnesses including, but not limited to glaucoma, epilepsy, cancer, alzheimer’s,multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel diseases, and arthritis. We have this plant that has innumerable benefits, yet we are not even using it to its full potential. Why is this so? Marijuana is considered a schedule 1 substance on a federal level along with harder, addictive drugs such as heroin and LSD, despite its harmless nature. The marijuana prohibition of the 60’s and 70’s caused a plethora of misconceptions to arise due to poor lab testing by the government. For example, according to the website of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, animal testing on monkeys was performed by attaching a tube to the animals’ mouths and pumping straight cannabis smoke. The animals, unsurprisingly, died shortly after. The government attributed this to the marijuana in the monkeys’ systems; however, the actual cause of death was lack of oxygen to the brain. Other than this poorly performed experi-
ment, barely any other research has been done in order to make medical marijuana more widely available. Not only is the plant an excellent pain reliever, but it also contains CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) which have been shown to reduce and even stop the spread of cancer. Also, to avoid lung damage, many patients consume cannabis in the form of oil. While some are able to access marijuana for medicinal purposes, most states still criminalize it. A potential cure-all is right in front of us, but we are unable to use it due to the ignorance of a select few in power. While deadly substances such as cigarettes, alcohol, and opiates are still legal, marijuana has a stigma attached to it that keeps patients from getting the most out of its medical benefits. Moreover, legalizing marijuana nationwide could have numerous positive effects on the economy. Colorado marijuana sales recently hit $996 million, with a whopping 70% tax. People are going to smoke marijuana no matter what, so taxing it benefits the people by decriminalizing it, as well as the government. Everyone wins! A young girl named Charlotte who suffers from Dravet Syndrome is one of the most striking living examples of the medical benefits of marijuana. According to the International League Against Epilepsy, research done
by a Colorado-based medical marijuana group (Realm of Caring), caused Charlotte’s mother to begin adjunctive therapy with a high concentration CBD:THC strain of cannabis, now known as Charlotte’s Web. “This extract, slowly titrated over weeks and given in conjunction with her existing antiepileptic drug regimen, reduced Charlotte’s seizure frequency from nearly 50 convulsive seizures per day to now 2-3 nocturnal convulsions per month. This effect has persisted for the last 20 months, and Charlotte has been successfully weaned from her other antiepileptic drugs.” In her case, marijuana has become her sole form of treatment, and she no longer suffers the extremities of her disorder. Many children could benefit from medical cannabis, but are not able to receive it due to state restrictions. For example, 10-year-old Olivia Scheinman, a girl who suffers from Multi-Focal Partial Epilepsy and lives in Largo, is just one of many who could benefit from CBD. Her mother voiced her interest in this treatment for Livy back in 2014 saying, “Another big story we are following is that of the legalization of medical marijuana. It will appear on the November ballot here in Florida and we are very hopeful for this option for Livy,”
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Fond memories as staff members say goobye jennaRIVEROS
pawparazzi editor
Saying goodbye to some of Countryside High School’s beloved staff may be bittersweet.
Countryside will always have fond memories of the men and women who have shaped Countryside into the school it is today. Although these teachers and staff are retir-
ing, their future looks bright as they move onto the next stage in life. Teachers leaving countryside this year have many bright memories to look back on:
Mrs. Lawson
Mr. Fraser
Mrs. Garrett
“Judging the lip synch competitions and I was one of the head judges.”
“I liked the students a lot. The students were good!”
“All the people I’ve gotten to work with, all the students and fellow teachers.”
Science
Media
Math
Mrs. Ceraolo - O’Donnell
Mrs. Turnier
Language Arts
Foreign Language
“My most cherished moment was when my daughter, Summer CeraoloO’Donnell, graduated in 2009 as class valedictorian.”
“I liked the drama competition between the classes during homecoming week when I was the judge.”
History gets a twenty dollar revision
Andrew Jackson removed from twenty dollar bill and is replaced by Harriet Tubman erinBRICKFIELD
staff writer
Due to complaints about the lack of women on our currency and the questionable ethics of the men currently on the bills, Treasury secretary Jacob J. Lew has announced that the faces on our money will soon be changing. As a slave owner and supporter of the Indian Removal Act of 1830, controversy has always surrounded Andrew Jackson’s position on the $20 bill.
In order to combat this major disapproval, Harriet Tubman will be taking up residence on the front of the bill, while Jackson is pushed to the back. Alexander Hamilton’s position on the $10 bill was also up for debate, but was met with massive protest by fans of the smash hit broadway production “Hamilton”. In a compromise, leaders of the suffrage movement such as Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Alice Paul, and Lucretia
Mott, will be featured on the back of the note. The back of the $5 bill will show opera singer Marian Anderson, first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.. Before this, the only time a woman has been featured on an American bill was in the late 1800s when Martha Washington was on a $1 silver certificate and when Pocahontas was on the back of a $20 bill in the 1860s.
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jennaRIVEROS
pawparazzi editor
Jeana has put a lot of effort into newspaper. We will miss her creativity and her skill in digital media. The entire Paw Print staff is very confident that Jeana is going to take her journalism career far. The Paw Print staff will miss Jeana dearly. She is very determined and one day we will see her name in lights just like we see her on UPC daily. Jeana is an amazing digital media director and we know that she will carry her talent to the University of Florida. She is a very hard worker and will go above and beyond for her responsibilities. rachelWHETHERINGTON If anyone can succeed in school and their future career it is Jeana. staff writer As her time at Paw Print comes to a close, Jenna, or “ditz” Jeana will not only be missed in newspaper, but also in the as we like to call her, is leaving early. She is preparing to embark many clubs in which she plays an active role in. She is the on her own journey, starting a new life in Orlando. Jenna will be kind of person and student that incoming freshmen attending Valencia in the fall to study to be an ultrasound technishould look up to. It was a blessing to be on this cian, and she will be getting an apartment with her cousin. newspaper staff with you, Jeana. She has been interested in becoming a member of the Paw Print staff since her freshman year. She officially joined her sophomore year and was ecstatic. Her happy and open personality made her easily welcomed. Jenna has been a huge help to the Paw Print staff as the Pawparazzi editor. She was always on top of things, and if anyone needed a laugh she was your go to girl. She was a pro at ad runs; whether or not she received an ad, she always stayed positive. We are really going to miss our paws-itive Jenna and we wish her the best of luck in everything she does.
julesTRUONG design editor
One of the Chief Editors, Paige Renner, is going to be on her way out of high school and towards the next part of her life. Though the newspaper’s red-headed step-child, as we call her, will be off on her own path in life, her accomplishments, her creative mind, and her dedication to the newspaper will be remembered by all on staff. Paige often stayed after school or during her lunch time to help finish the newspaper paper pages. This is a difficult task on a grossly slow 8 year old Mac to make sure the pages were completed on time. On numerous other occasions, her actions caused ripples in the newspaper staff that benefitted all, and led to amazing newspapers being printed. Paige has mentioned before that she would possibly instruct Color Guard and Winter Guard when she is older. Though she is not completely certain of what exactly she wants to do after attending St. Petersburg college, it is certain that she will excel in her area. The entire staff, including Kimmy J, will support her with whatever she may choose to do with her life.
patriciaMIGHION
It has been an interesting, w ous year getting to know David hardest and helped many other and positivity next year will be gr Thank you for encouraging o showing people how to “Shake it O South Carolina will not be the taking care of all of us; from bringin to ironing our clothes, you have rea He knows how to push our butt have been the same without him. David plans on becoming a do lies after attending the Universit him the best in the future and and visit every once in awhile!
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ar off to infinity and beyond
y move on to the next stage of their lives
maddiMILLER
staff writer
As Countryside students say farewell to this school year, they also say farewell to our class of 2016. Paw Print Newspaper Staff will be losing many important staff members such as Roman Musso. Roman joined the staff late in in the year because he needed a seventh period, he has been a big part of this year’s staff. Roman always found a way to keep the class entertained, even if we were stressing about deadlines. After prodding from Mrs. Trautwein, he always puts in his best efforts to make his stories the best. Roman will be attending St. Petersburg College for his first two years, and then hopefully enroll into Florida State University for his fionnPARDUE following two years in order to study and major in business and editor in chief marketing. Erin Brickfield has been one of the most kind hearted and Thank you Roman for teaching the Paw Print staff to algenuine people I have ever had the pleasure to befriend. ways laugh and joke through the stresses newspaper During her time on staff, Erin has always shown very admirable comes with and to always put in our best work, even qualities including her dependability and honesty. when we think we can not do it. As a friend, Erin has demonstrated patience and loyalty on nuRoman will truly be missed but the staff merous occasions. Most importantly, she is always ready to lend a wishes him well on his best journey helping hand or a shoulder to cry on. off to the next journey in Although this was Erin’s first and last year on Countryside High life. School’s Paw Print newspaper’s staff, she has become a very important part of our Paw Print puzzle. Erin’s easy and outgoing personality helped her wiggle her way into our hearts and we would not have it any other way. Attending University of Central Florida in the fall, Erin is destined for greatness, and of course will always have a home here with the Paw Print.
fionnPARDUE staff writer
weird (at times), and hilarid. He has always worked his ers along the way. His energy reatly missed. others to be themselves and Off.” same next year without David ng us cold medicine and snacks ally been our “class dad”. tons, but Newspaper would not
octor to help low income famity of Central Florida. We wish we hope he will come back
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editor in chief
On behalf of every member of the Paw Print staff, myself included, I would like to thank Rylan “Fritzy” Fritz for his amazing leadership skills, along with his capacity to always crack a smile on our faces. As Editor-in-Chief, Rylan has constantly set an example for our staff on how to be driven, creative, and outstanding journalists. With such an intuitive and determined mindset, there is nothing Rylan can not and will not achieve. Rylan, thank you for teaching me how to be the greatest version of myself, but more importantly thank you for being such a tremendous friend; I do not know what I would do without you. Paw Print will certainly miss our resident goofball, but we are excited to see what amazing things Rylan will surely offer to the world in the future. Thank you for all that you have done for us and remember, no matter what Paw Print is always supporting (and missing) you.
Sports
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Countryside’s star athletes commit to universities gabbyRODRIGUEZ
sports editor
On February 3rd, 2016, student athletes around the country committed to universities to continue their athletic careers beyond high school. These athletes have dedicated countless days and nights to practices, games, and meets, and they deserve every opportunity they have been given. Congratulations to Countryside’s senior class of 2016!
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Swimmin Ohio Sta g Universitte y
Kee W ball
Foot tate S Oregon ty i Univers
Kyle Kania
Baseball West Virginia Wesleyan College
Wyatt Panaccione
Football l Florida Internationa University
Brooke Sharpe Softball Ave Maria University
Kayla Sanchez Softball St. Petersburg College
Trent Chme li Football Florida Tech University
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David Sanford Soccer Concordia University
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Carlos Cintron Football n Ohio Wesleitya Univers y
Chris Barrett Football Georgia Southern University
Felix Dixon
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Football Warner University
Ethan Singer Soccer United States Naval Academy
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Aaron Carey Tennis s John Hopkitin Univers y
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Six degrees of Separation: Connecting students with their future universities
Sarah Block UCF Sarah Block knows Ella Gilbert because they are best friends.
Rizwan Jiwani USF Rizwan Jiwani knows Sarah Block because they went to middle school together.
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Ella Gilbert FAU Ella Gilbert knows Jeffrey Van Cleve because they went to elementary school together.
entertainment editor
Six degrees of separation is a theory that everyone in the world is connected with approximately six acquaintances between them. Connecting the soon-tobe alumni from Countryside High School, Pawprint linked them with the Florida schools they plan on attending.
Thomas Roman FIT Thomas Roman knows Rizwan Jiwani because they played on the varsity football team together.
Jeffery Van Cleve FSU Jeffrey Van Cleve knows Erjola Toska because of Relay for Life.
Erjola Toska UF Erjola Toska knows Thomas Roman because they are in ISTEM together and have had classes together since freshman year.
graphic credit Alyssa Dambeck photo credit Sarah Preble
“The Voice” has returned for a tenth season randiKISER
staff writer
The two-time Emmy Award-winning show “The Voice” returned in its tenth season with strong vocalists from all over the country to compete in a vocal competition. Music artist Christina Aguilera returned to join megastars Pharrell Williams, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton as celebrity musician coaches with Carson Daly returning as host. There are five stages to this competition: the
first stage begins with blind auditions, followed by the battle rounds, the knockouts, the live playoffs and, finally, the live performance shows. Every Monday and Tuesday night at 8:00 p.m. eastern time the audience can vote for their favorite singer online by downloading The Voice official app, or by downloading the song on itunes. Continue to watch The Voice and see the vocalists, as well as the coaches, battle to see who will finish on top.
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he Voice returned on February 29th for season ten of the hit television show.
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The end of an American era The iconic televison show American Idol has finally aired its last episode isabellaHILL
staff writer
American Idol, a television show that has been loved by millions for over 14 years, has finally come to an end. The finale debuted on April 5, 2016. 13.4 million people tuned in to watch the beloved series’ conclusion. The finale kicked off with a harmonizing chorus from Scotty McCreery, Taylor Hicks and Diana DeGarmo, past contestants on the show. The show’s first season winner, Kelly Clarkson, pre-recorded a farewell melody that was emotional for all viewers. With this season being 4 weeks shorter than an average season, the com-
petition was even tighter. As the seasons have progressed, its ratings have seen a slow decline. This resulted in a final farewell for the show, despite being ranked No. 1 for nine consecutive years. In the final moments before the winner reveal,Trent Harmon and La’Porsha Renae hugged until they were pulled apart. Trent Harmon took viewers by surprise, sweeping the final title and becoming the last
winner of American Idol. La’Porsha Renae was a fan favorite with her powerful vocals, adorable daughter, and heart wrenching story. The emotional connection that she expelled allowed viewers to be there right with her. Even though Renae did not take the title of season fifteen’s winner, it is expected that she has a successful career ahead of her. As the final goodbye came to its peak, Ryan Seacrest said, “We say to you from Hollywood, good night America... for now.” This questionable signing off has millions wondering if this is really the last we will see of American Idol.
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Winter is finally coming to sunny Florida
Disney’s new “Frozen” themed ride is finally opening at Walt Disney World jeanaFRASER
staff writer
Many have thought the time has come, but it is not quite time to “Let it Go” just yet. Disney announced last year that they will be opening a Frozen ride at the Disney World in Orlando due to the underestimated success of the 2014 movie. With delayed construction, “Frozen Ever After” will officially open to guests in June. Before this ride, Frozen fanatics only had “Frozen Mania” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Anna and Elsa meet and greets, a performance in front of Cinderella’s castle only at Christmas time, one float in a parade with the two infamous sisters waving to their fans and Frozen inspired merchandise. This may sound like a lot, but Anna and Elsa lovers wanted more. “Frozen Ever After” will replace the water flume ride Maelstrom at the Norway Pavilion in Epcot
that opened in 1988. The new ride will consist of an enchanted boat ride adventure in Arendelle-where Anna and Elsa live. At the beginning of the ride, Elsa invites everyone to a Winter in Summer celebration. Passengers will also hear some of their favorite songs from the award winning movie, but with a twist. Film creators worked to relyric the songs that everyone loves to go along with the ride. Throughout the ride, guests will visit Troll Valley, Elsa’s North Mountain Ice Palace, the Bay of Arendelle and much more. After the ride, guests will end up in the new “Royal Sommerhus,” which in the “First Time in Forever” guests can visit Anna and Elsa at their new summer home that is also a new meet and greet spot. Their new summer home has Norwegian inspired architecture based on a countryside cabin in Norway.
Before Frozen was released, movie creators derived Arendelle’s clothes, customs and much more from the Norwegian culture making it perfect to be located in Epcot’s Norway Pavilion. Imagineers went above and beyond to make sure the rider’s experience reciprocates what people see in Norway. They traveled to the Detli House in Sverresborg and the Open Air Museum of Cultural History in Trondheim for design motivation. With the soon to be Broadway play and movie sequel set to both debut in 2018, Frozen has become a monumental part of people’s lives--especially those with little kids in the family. Some may not like to admit it, but Anna, Elsa and Olaf have stolen many hearts, too.
SoundCloud shifts to charging customers rylanFRITZ
editor-in-chief
Late this March, SoundCloud implemented a new feature to its music streaming service, Soundcloud Go. This new feature allows for the music community to enjoy the app with no advertisements, the ability to listen offline, and to hear the newest tracks from both established and emerging artists. “I feel like listening to SoundCloud was a good experience before it started to cost money, but
since it costs money now, the app is like every other music app available,” stated Countryside Junior and SoundCloud user, Nabil Moll. SoundCloud Go will cost the user $12.99 if purchased through the iOS app, and $9.99 otherwise. SoundCloud’s purpose for starting a revenue stream is to fund the functionality of the app and website, so that it will be able to deliver new updates and stay in competition with other music apps like Spotify and Tidal.
Reproduced by permission of techcrunch.com
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oundCloud Go is a new additon to SoundCloud that charges customers for use. This new implement has upset many customers because of the change from free to $12.99.
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Answer: 57
Valedictorian: Nicolas LaCognata Salutatorian: Alex Adolphson