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Stuck on ducks

By Inez Asiama and Kayla Coleman

It is spring time and love is in the air and birds are flying but the ducks seem to have a new spring hangout spot and it is living in the homes of local Battlefield students. Adopting ducks as pets seem to be the new craze going around Battlefield.

Some may be wondering where the ducks are coming from.

Sophomore Haley Phillips shared the information that they are bought from the tractor supply store; the duck themselves are only four dollars! Phillips herself owns a baby duck and she is a proud duck owner. 0The best part of owning a duck is that you get to play with them and they follow you around everywhere1 It makes me feel like a mother duckling.2 When asked about his opinion on ducks, sophomore Tanner Kaplan stated, 0As cute as ducks are, they3d rather live where they came from.2 His other issue with the ducks is the overposting that comes along with them. 0I don3t like going through my Snapchat feed and seeing it flooded with hundreds of

pictures of people3s ducks. I don3t see a problem with owning one, but I wouldn3t post pictures of it all the time.2 Though Kaplan has seemingly strong opinions about these furry creatures, he does understand the obsession.

He continues, 0I can see why people would want to share their duck with the internet, because they are cute.2 Kaplan eventually agreed that personally for him, the ducks are a no-go, but he does understand how cute they are.

Another student also shares the pain of seeing these fuzzy little ducks all over his snapchat stories. Sophomore Jediah Thorne shares, 0I3ve already made my opinions apparent on my Snapchat story that it is kind of an inconvenience to have to see ducks 24/72. 0I used to be so against it, but now seeing that the majority of people have them, I feel like it is just a fad that will roll over soon.

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Mother's Day

Honoring the most important women

By Iana Fields

Some people say this person is nonjudgemental, generous, kind, and always there for them. She goes out of her way to make sure her children and anyone else has the best life experience. This person has a day solely dedicated to them and others all around the world. Mother3s Day is a day to celebrate mothers and all the hard work that they do. This day is an international holiday celebrated by many.

Battlefield bobcats share how they celebrate Mother3s Day. Sophomore Matt Phillips goes all out for his mom, 0I make her a nice breakfast and gives her flowers with a card that reads 4Happy Mother3s Day.3 At the end of the day I also make her dinner.2 Freshman Naomi Jones acknowledges her mom3s wishes, 0My brothers and I do the traditional breakfast in bed, then do whatever she wants to do all day.2

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they seemed so annoying on Snapchat.2 Thorne also shares that although he does not feel drawn to getting a duck, he states, 0I may want one later on. If my significant other wants one I probably will, but now, on my own, I don3t want one. They seem to be very annoying and hard to take care of, especially having to teach them how to swim. Humans are all stupid, we can3t teach a duck how to swim.2 His last words of advice about the ducks, 0If you don3t like the ducks, just conform, who cares!2 Whether they have a duck themselves or know someone who has them, it seems this spring that Battlefield high School is stuck on ducks. Filling their Instagrams and Twitter feeds and overflowing their snap stories. It is most likely that every active social media user has been seeing the adorable, furry, yellow creatures on their feeds. So Battlefield, whether one may like them or not, it seems at least for this spring they are here to play.

acknowledges her mom3s wishes, 0My brothers and I do the traditional breakfast in bed, then do whatever she wants to do all day.2 Teachers also celebrate this holiday whether with their own kids or family. World history teacher Mrs. Kramer explains her Mother3s Day experience, 0My kids attempt to make me breakfast in bed. One year they tried to make me an omelet, but it turned out looking like a mess. It3s the effort that counts and always brings a smile to my face.2 Ninth grade English teacher Mrs. Crivelli explains what she does for her mom on this national holiday, 0I take my mom out to dinner and I actually pay for her. It makes me feel happy to know that I can pay for her meal as a way to thank her for all her hard work she did during my childhood.2 Students and teachers at Battlefield take the time to appreciate moms.

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Mother3s day is celebrated differently in other countries. In Thailand, Mother3s Day is celebrated on the queen, Sirikit, birthday, which is August 12. In Ethiopia, mother3s day is observed as Antrosht. People gather after the rainy fall and have a large feast and sing and dance with family. In Serbia, Mother3s Day is celebrated in December and the mothers are tied up and are not unbound until they give delicious treats and presents to her children.

Mother3s Day has many different traditions based on where in the world people are.

Mother3s Day is a globally celebrated holiday. There are many traditions that come from it. Mothers are honored the second Sunday of May, which this year is May 8th.

Here is a fun fact about the holiday; 0There are more phone calls made on mother's day than any other day of the year. These holiday chats with mom often cause phone traffic to spike as much as 37 percent,2 reads history.com.

Celebrate mom and all that she does this Mother3s Day.

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How to make the most of your last months

By Madison Holtz

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As May comes to a close, many of the Battlefield bobcats will be graduating in just a few weeks. Countless hours of homework, 1,000+ quizzes and tests, many stressful nights and tears have all come down to this one day.

Before they walk across the stage, there are some activities one MUST do one last time.* 1.Attend your senior Prom - it may seem like a clichĂŠ event at the time, but when you3re married and have kids, you3re gonna regret not going!

2.Pull a (good) senior prank, but don3t take it too far - it will always be fun to prank your teachers and/or fellow classmates, but make sure you don3t get into TOO much trouble a few months before graduating.

3.Tell all the teachers you loved, just that - So many teachers provided a great education for you for 13 years, make sure you let them know how much they meant to you.

4.Make a time capsule - All those notes you passed will eventually mean something to you.

Put every single picture you took, test you aced or flunked) and even some pencils you used; it will be worth it some day.

5. Take as many pictures as you can - Of your friends, your family, your teachers, your enemies, your pets, your house, every single thing. In 20 years, it will be nice to know how much has changed since your childhood.

6. Go back and make a list of all of the best and worst things about high school - it3s good to reminisce on the good and learn from the bad. You will most definitely feel better afterwards 7. Apologize to someone you treated poorly by the time you graduate, it is time to let go of all your grudges, you3re starting a new life at college, you don3t want the past haunting you.

8. Be proud of yourself! - You either loved it or hated it but no matter what, you survived 13 years of education, and you are now starting a new chapter of your life; Congratulations!

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National Lost Sock Memorial Day

By Emilene Parham and Savannah Zamudio On May 9, the community comes together to honor our close-knit friends.

Sophomore Caitlin McIntosh says, 0Socks are lost soulmates that will never find their pairs.2 This day ensures that the many memories of our favorite socks will not be forgotten. On National Lost Sock Memorial Day, people are prompted to search for their missing socks though it may seem seem in vain. Then after one last search people are encouraged to toss the mismatched socks out and get on with their lives. However, these beloved comrades don3t need to simply be thrown away. They can be donated, recycled, used as dust rags, or made into sock puppets.

Not all Bobcats remember their lost stockings with such devotion. Sophomore Jessica Capayachi says, 0A sock is something you can purchase over and over again, they3re not really worth much.2 Though some do not view this as an important holiday, college students and senior citizens often hold sock parties in celebration. Anyone can commemorate their lost socks by respecting their vanished friends memory and holding their own sock parties as well as using the hashtag #lostsockmemorialday.

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April showers locations: one close to Battlefield High School a couple miles farther down 15. bring May flowers and one The farm allows people of all ages to has become so popular, it now has two

By Elizabeth Wheeler and McKenna Roper

For some, May means AP exams. For some, it means making your final college decision. For Burnside Farms, however, April and May are the months of Tulips.

Every year, Burnside Farms plants thousands of seeds for various flowers. The small farm located along Route 15 is easily visible as the daffodils and tulips begin to bloom throughout the spring. In fact, the farm

pick their own tulips. After a small entry fee that varies between $6 and $8 throughout the week, tulips are only $1 per stem. Daffodils are also available for two for $1. If one is interested in planting tulips in their yard, they have the ability to purchase them with the bulbs still attached for $2 each. Baskets are provided to every customer to carry the flowers, as well as a

pair of sharp scissors. Picnics are also an option as the farm sets up a small, shaded area with large picnic tables for their customers to use.

Countless students have already taken advantage of this unique opportunity. Emma Lee, a junior, spent time at Burnside Farm one day, saying, 0It was surprisingly uncrowded. I had a lot of fun, and the flowers were beautiful to look at.2 Lee also comments on the pricing of the flowers, saying that the price was pretty reasonable for the quality of the product.

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Hiking: A fun activity to do over the summer The health benefits of finding new trails

By Thayer Cumings and Felicity Courtright If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn1t lead anywhere.2 ~Frank A. Clark Even though hiking is a fun way to exercise and has many health benefits, not many people choose to take up the activity. Some might not know the benefits attached to hiking, while others may think it is just a time killer.

Whether you are a nature lover or not, hiking can lead to an amazing experience with friends, family, or even on your own.

There are lots of benefits you can receive from hiking, some of which help lower the risk of an early death. Some of the most well-known benefits are an improved cardio-respiratory fitness, muscular fitness, increased bone density, and weight loss.

Hiking can also help you sleep better and reduces depression. Along with these more well known benefits, you also have some not known as well such as having a lower risk of coronary heart disease, high cholesterol, and type two diabetes. Your blood pressure can lower, and you will possibly have a lower chance of getting breast, colon, lung and endometrial cancer (goodhiker.com).

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Dana Osei, a freshman at Battlefield said that she does not normally hike. 0I1ve never really thought about hiking, I1m just not an outdoorsy person,2 she admitted, 0But if I was invited to try it out, I would.2 If you are planning on hiking, here are some rules to live by: Start Small: Don1t go for a five mile hike on your first try, it is better to start small and work your way up so you don1t risk an injury.

Prepare for the Worst: Not everything will go as planned. Be prepared to trip over everything, get lost, and have sore muscles when you are done.

Overestimate the Trail Time: Hiking can take a lot longer than you might think, so give yourself some extra time to wander around and have fun.

Don1t Ignore your own Backyard: You can find hiking trails almost anywhere you go, so even if you do not live in the most rural area, you can still find somewhere to take a hiking adventure.

Use the Buddy System: You never know what could happen or who you could

run into so never go hiking alone. We all know the movies where the dumb person goes into the woods alone and ends up dying, so do not let that be you.

Battlefield freshman Katie Saunders said on the subject, 0I love hiking. It1s a great way to get out of the house and get off technology. I love being able exercise and explore nature while being with friends and having fun.2 Some Hiking Trails Near You: Bull Run Mountains Conservancy; 17405 Beverly Mill Dr, Broad Run VA Silver Lake Regional Park; 15800 Silver Lake Rd, Haymarket VA Manassas National Battlefield; 12521 Lee Highway, Manassas VA In general, hiking is great for your overall health, and a great way to get out of the house or off your devices and spend time with friends and family. Don1t just sit around and waste away, explore the world while you still can.

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Waiting for the opportunity JV Baseball waiting for the spotlight

By Jay Kim

Varsity Baseball gets all the attention.

The bright lights, the fans, the new jerseys, and all the incentives of playing for the top team.

Almost nobody recognizes the talents and efforts of the players on Junior Varsity. Although they may be an afterthought at the moment, the Freshman and Sophomore on the JV team look to be the future of Battlefield baseball.

The Junior Varsity Baseball team is currently riding high on an undefeated record that has been the result of a combination of hard work and young talent. In particular, Freshman Craig Miles has been a bright spot for the JV team and his talents are contributing to the

success of team. Miles expects 0to go undefeated for the season2. Although it is a very impressive feat to go undefeated, supporters and members of the team like Miles are confident about their ability. However Miles says, 0 [(JV]) is definitely more for developing than trying to win every game.2 Miles will strive to make the Varsity team next year and states, 0 I will work hard and start finessing to try to make varsity.2 The future of the Battlefield High School baseball looks bright as it will be in the hands of talented players such as Miles.

To finish with an undefeated record is the goal of many teams but it seems very feasible for the Battlefield JV baseball team. JV player J.T. McGuire emphasizes the importance of teamwork that will be needed to go undefeated, 0 As long as we stick together as brothers not just as a team we will go

undefeated.2 The confident McGuire states that he believes they can win every game simply because, 0We1re just that good2.

Jacob Metras also states that apart from competing he aspires to, 0Make new friends and learn something new2 while on the team. It may be that the bond of the players is what is carrying the team to success. Constant group chats, team meetings, and working together on the field has created a chemistry within the team that has been proven to be hard to stop. One thing is for certain, the future of Battlefield Baseball lies within the hands of several talented players who are all waiting for the opportunity to play for Varsity.

Rough Start for DC United

By Michael Barbuti DC United is the only MLS team in DMV area, and their colors are worn by many soccer fans. Currently there is not much for these DC United faithful to be cheering about though. The team has had a rough start to this new MLS campaign. They have begun the season with only one win in seven games.

As of April 19th, DC United is sitting in 8th place of the Eastern Conference in the MLS. To qualify for the playoffs the team needs to finish the regular season in 6th place or better. DC United has made the playoffs the past two seasons and fans would be outraged if they failed to qualify this year.

After their first seven games DC United has scored seven goals, but they have been scored on 10 times in that span of games. This leaves them with a goal difference of -3. The only goal difference worse than theirs in the Eastern Conference is the New York Red Bulls, at -10. Goal difference can play an important role in the standings. If two teams are

tied on points but one team has a better goal difference, the team with the better goal difference will be ranked ahead of the other team.

There is a general points system in soccer that is used in every league and tournament around the world. If a team wins a game they receive three points, if they tie a game it is one point, and if they lose a game they get zero points. Seven games gave DC United the chance to earn 21 points in the league if they were to win all of their games.

After seven games they have only gotten six out of the possible 21 points. Their points per game average is 0.86. This statistic shows that they are tying or losing the majority of their games, which is true as their record is currently 1-3-3.

DC United still has plenty of opportunities to get back in the swing of things, the MLS regular season is 34 games long. However, if DC United does not start

improving their record soon fans will continue to grow more and more frustrated.At the moment the fans are only slightly dissapointed and annoyed with this slow start the team is having, but their is still hope for the rest of the season.

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A style to dye for

By Jacob Baker

Photo courtesy of Jacob Baker

Photo courtesy of Jacob Baker

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Clothing customization is a way for people to express themselves. Whether it is adding a patch or a pin to a jacket, or even printing a design on a t-shirt, students can change up their clothes in all sorts of ways. But there is one style where a piece of clothing is not just tweaked a little bit, but rather, the entire article of clothing is custom made. The style of course is tie dye. Students can tie dye their own t-shirts in endless designs, resulting in endless hours of fun and a whole new colorful set of clothes.

The style is often associated with the hippie generation of the 1960s and 70s. But in actuality, tie dye first appeared long before the Summer Of Love and the Grateful Dead.

The style has been used for centuries and centuries. Dyeing clothing was commonly seen in China and Japan, starting during the sixth century. Early tie dyeing was done by taking natural dyes from things like roots and berries, and boiling them. Garments of clothing were then dipped into the dye to create something new. Tie dyeing first came to America during the great depression, where it became popular as a way to save money. New colors could be added to old clothes, rather than having to buy new ones.

Tie dye first became associated with the 60s during author Ken Kesey1s road trip across America in the summer of 1964. Kesey1s group of friends known as the Merry Pranksters (a group of Kesey followers that promoted ideals of the 60s) stopped their road trip somewhere in Arizona. Kesey supposedly poured paints and dyes into a stream, the group dipped in t-shirts and the rest is psychedelic history.

0I love looking at the array of colors on a tie dye shirt,2 said senior Pouyan Shirvani. One of the best things about this 3array of colors1 is that they can be any colors

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one likes. Many stores (such as Wal-Mart and Michael1s Crafts) sell dyeing kits which include a multitude of colors. Packs can include just a few different colors to as many as twelve. This leads to endless color combinations which can be placed into endless designs. All shirts turn out unique and one-of-a-kind. Even if the shirt does not turn out exactly as one planned, it still almost always looks amazing. Creating a tie dye shirt is a simple and fun activity, perfect for the upcoming season. Head will turn as one walks down the street, catching people's attention on a nice Summer day. 0The colors always remind me of Summer,2 continued Shirvani.

The colors are just one half of the appeal of the shirt; it takes two to tango. The other half, comes from the shirts design.

Depending on how the shirt is folded, one can create many different designs. The classic spiral is the most well known and popular. But, many other designs such as polka dots, bullseyes, stripes, crumples (which looks like a big collage of color), and diamonds can also be made. Sophomore Joey Alonge is a huge fan of tie dye. 0The vivid patterns really capture my imagination,2 said Alonge.

One of the most amazing things about tie dye, is just how original it makes the wearer. 0I think my favorite thing about tie dye is the fact that no two tie dye shirts are the same. Every design is unique because of the infinite color and style combinations,2 junior Theo Dacales said enthusiastically.

Of all the ways students can be unique, a tie dye shirt is definitely one of the best ways. It can match with pretty much anything, and will always make the wearer look great.

Along the Garden Path

By Derek Viator and Alex Lopez Mrs. Peyton of Battlefield High School recently published her first book, Along the Garden Path. Her book is about an aspiring journalist in a struggling family life trying to follow her dreams. Along the way she meets a farm-boy in the urban area of McLean Virginia.

Covert art created by Sabrina Drescher Mason Gentry, otherwise known as the 0hottie2 of the school, starts an unlikely relationship with to-be journalist, Addison Erhard. A friend of them both is then a victim in a hit-and-run accident and as they try to uncover the truth, they get much more than what they bargained for.

Mrs. Peyton is a Certified Journalism teacher with experience with students the age of her characters giving them more life and experience. She accurately represents the students feelings and emotions in the situations that they are in. Each of her characters are highly relatable and easy to follow once you get the names down. At each point of the book there are twists and turns that are unexpected that make you want to keep reading. The dialogue flows well without many problems giving a more natural tone to the book.

She describes everything in-depth without falling into too many details; keeping you interested and alert. One of the big problems I saw was the flow of speech over the internet, texting for example was very stop and start and more complicated than the average conversation. It pulls you out very briefly but is not a major part of the book.

Mrs. Peyton is planning on releasing her next book; Into the Chilling Wind, in 2017.

Captain America: Civil War

By Maheen Qureshi The first Captain America comic came out in March of 1941 and since then Steve Rogers has become a favorite superhero amongst many. In 2011, the popular comic turned movie crushed box office records earning 65 million worldwide opening weekend. The second movie of the franchise, Captain America: The Winter Soldier surpassed the first movie, opening with 95 million. Now everyone anxiously awaits to see how much the final movie grosses.

Many Battlefield Bobcats gave their comments on what they expect from the movie. Freshman Elise Wydick is a huge Captain America fan and is excited for the movie to finally hit theaters, 0I don1t have too many expectations for it because, I feel you should just go in the cinema not expecting a lot and just take it all in as you watch it.2 Sophomore Nautica Grimes who does not know too much about the Marvel world gave her predictions for the upcoming film, 0I1m expecting it to be a lot bigger, and more thrilling. Even though there are many more superheros in the movie, I1m watching it for Steve Rogers.2 Although the movie is in the Captain America franchise, lots of other superheroes in the Marvel universe are picking their sides between the battle of Captain America vs. Iron Man, which the movie plot centers around. Some say they are only watching the movie because of

certain characters. Freshman Sophia Patchan who says, 0I1m not a huge fan of him [Captain America], so if I watch the movie, it1ll most likely only be for Iron Man.2 Freshman Haley Jackson said she only wants to watch the movie because of a certain superhero, 0Spider-Man! He1s one of my favorites so I1m really excited to see him on the big screen again.2 Freshman Malena Ramsey also is watching for another character, which most people tend to forget about, 0I1m only going to watch the movie because of Ant-Man. Paul Rudd was one of my favorite actors growing up, and he still is!2 The movie focuses on the feud between the Captain America and Iron Man. While Captain America believes Superheroes should be able to defend humanity freely without government interference, Iron Man disagrees and supports the idea. The debate escalates in a huge fight, bringing in most of the Marvel Superheroes back in action. Some of their deepest friends are forced to pick sides between the two warriors. Although, in the haze of all the characters in the final film most people do tend to forget the star of the film. But, there is no doubt that this cinematic experience will be like no other, and it will bring in people from around the globe into a cinema to enjoy the final Captain America movie.

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Editorial

I (don't) pledge allegiance...

A message to honor American Soldiers

By Andrew Young To the people who will not stand up for the pledge of allegiance; When the pledge of allegiance comes on every morning, we see you sitting down in your chair, ignoring what is going on. Do not tell me

that you do not, because you do. I know you do, and I see your snide, entitled grin as you sit down and ignore it. Do not think people are not watching you, because we are. So, when you sit down during that pledge, make sure you know the significance of it.

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When you do not stand up for the pledge of allegiance, you may not realize it, but you are discarding the heroism of our military, who goes overseas to fight so you do not have to. You are disregarding these men and women who go overseas and fight to protect your rights of free speech and expression. Your 0right1 to sit down and ignore the American pledge of allegiance was provided for you because of the men and women of our armed forces. Without these people volunteering their service and volunteering their lives, you wouldn2t even be able to sit where you are today. That is the cold, hard truth of it. I will not sit here and defend you, when I know millions of Americans have defended you for over two hundred years. Your right to sit down, ignore our pledge of allegiance, and play on your iPhone were paid for in American blood, sweat, and tears.

We are so focused on social media trends and other, unimportant things that do not matter, that we forget what does. All we do to honor our veterans is retweet and repost happy videos of soldier homecomings.

Total casualities of wars American soldiers have fought in

20,000

total casualties in the American Revolutionary War

646,392

total casualties in the American Civil War

320,518

That is not enough.

For everything our veterans do, and have done for us, we must do more. We have to put down the iPhone, and get involved, and help our veterans. When we honor our fallen at Arlington Cemetery, you should be there laying down wreaths on the graves of our soldiers. I should too, and I need to become better about that. Maybe that will not be fixed today, but I know what can.

We all can stand yourself up for the pledge of allegiance, and never sit back down during it again, every last one of us. I don2t even ask that you recite it. All I ask is that you stand, and honor those who came before you. When you stand, think of those people who came before you, and put your sense of entitlement away for literally ten seconds to honor them.

I do not ask that you recite the pledge, that is your choice. But please, please, do not sit there with your back turned to our flag, and refuse to move when the pledge comes.

Because the reality is, that is the flag that 18 year old boys hoisted on top of Iwo Jima. That is the flag that Washington carried across the Delaware River, that is the flag that men carried into battle, not ten miles from you, right in Manassas. Remember those men and women when you sit down and ignore them.

Wherever this entitlement, this feeling that we can ignore what our troops do, comes from, it needs to be destroyed, and quickly,

total

casualties in WWI

211,454

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casualties in Vietnam

20,904

total casualties in Afghanistan

20,904

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casualties in Iraq

1,076,245

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casualties in WWII

128,650

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casualties in Korea

because the first symptoms of entitlement are forgetting where we came from, and forgetting who made being here possible. Our soldiers did. You owe them. I do too.

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total United States Military Casualties

So, for the person who won2t stand for the pledge or recite it, you can start now. Here2s some practice.

I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.1 0

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Q&A with Steven Tian Into the mind of the student body president

By Regan Buckley and Jake Dedekind ---------------------------------------------------------------------Q: How do you feel about 2016 being your last year at Battlefield as school president?

A: I will really miss Battlefield, Bobcat Nation is a truly special place. What makes Battlefield truly special is the people, the Bobcats are amazing. To be a part of Bobcat Nation is to be a part of a really special community.

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A: Helping to lead the recovery process after the loss of a bobcat. I knew her personally, but at the same time I had to go on the announcements in the morning and lead the pep rally just to show people you re not alone.

We are all here to help lift you up, and we re all in this together.

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----------------------------------------------------------------------Q: What advice would you give to the rising president?

A: My advice is to take the job seriously, but don t take yourself too seriously. The job of SCA president is a remarkable opportunity to make a difference, and help people. WE are really lucky to have an amazing principal who is willing to work with the SCA to get things done, and it s really up to the president to set the tone for all of bobcat nation.

----------------------------------------------------------------------Q: What do you do in your free time?

A: I spend time with my goose, of course!

----------------------------------------------------------------------Q: Who has been your #1 motivation throughout high-school?

A: My parents. They have been so supportive of me throughout the entire process. They always told me to do a good job in what I do but also to always give back to the community.

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----------------------------------------------------------------------Q: What was the most memorable part of being president?

A: Freshman student orientation. I get to welcome the freshmen, and I still remember when I was a freshman and I walked into Battlefield and I was like Holy cow! This school is big. So as president I was able to comfort the freshmen and let them know that they are part of the bobcat family.

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A: Incompetent (Haha) ---------------------------------------------------------------------Q: Regarding the future, what scares you the most?

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Appreciating the right to an education

By Emily Payne In the United States, many people take their education for granted. Students are given almost every resource they need to make their dreams come true, but that is not the case for everyone. More than 62 million girls all over the world are denied the right to an education, according to whitehouse.gov. When a girl receives a quality education, they are more likely to improve their family s quality of life and earn a decent living. A World Bank study found that every year of secondary school education is correlated with an 18 percent increase in a girl s future earning power.

President Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama have created an initiative called Let Girls Learn (LGL) in an effort to help adolescent girls complete their education.

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in markets. Islamic extremists have caused the government to shut down many schools, limiting children's ability to learn. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is helping launch an early-grade reading program, expecting to help around 500,000 adolescents, and at least half will be girls.

Females at Battlefield had a strong opinion about this. Freshman Caroline Joy said, It s not fair to the innocent kids and [the United States] desperately needs to do something about it.

However, the problem does not stop in Nigeria. According to UNGEI, women s literacy in Afghanistan is among the lowest in the world.

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The Peace Corps also works with the program and leads GLOW (Girls Leading Our World) to promote gender equality and empowering young women. The Corps has been sending missionaries to many third world countries for the past few years, and will continue to do so until they believe the barriers have changed.

Students chimed in on the promotion of educating girls, Freshman Atiyah Kennedy commented, I think it s a great idea to educate children, and it s unjust that they are even denied it in the first place.

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By Heather Trobridge With the presidential election only six months away, students at Battlefield are getting heated about their choice. One name that is commonly thrown out is Donald Trump, whether it be as a joke or with utter seriousness. With his outspoken ways and business-focused tactics, Trump has gained a large following. One thing that politicians and news casters alike cannot figure out is why.

Students weigh in on Donald Trump s hold of the Republican Party nomination.

Junior Kyle Comer is a fan of the Donald, I like him because of his plans, like his tax plans and how he s going to bring jobs to America. he stated. He is a fan of some of his policies and views, but Comer is against his stance on immigration, Some of the things he says are not too great, like the Muslim ban and how Mexicans are all rapists and [use] drugs.

In his opinion, Trump comes across as a popular candidate because of how energetic he is compared to the others, I think he s going to make America great again. Comer declared.

Senior Bradley Reese is a conservative, and plans to support Trump throughout his run for presidency. His reason for liking Trump is simple, I like that he s not willing to take too extreme of views other than on immigration because he wants to be electable to the entire country, but the way he approaches his views is simply to get votes. I don t believe he ll build a wall. I don t believe

he ll deport everybody. He wants to get everyone fired up and I like that he s willing to go to what the people want with his issues. As for what he will do for the country, Reese states that, He will get the government mobilized for the people again. I think him or Sanders, being populist candidates, will really help the people voice their will and enforce it on the 0

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government. However, he does disagree with some of Trump s views, He needs to stop attacking women, it s just kind of annoying. He gets the most women support actually, of republican women, but he s going to need more. And it s just kind of annoying because the media harps on it so much. But what makes him so popular? Reese simply states that, I think he speaks his mind, and comes off as someone who will go into the government with an iron fist and say the people want this, let s make it happen . I think we just need a strong man to make things happen.

Senior Kevin Calderon is not a fan of Trump, in fact he loves Bernie Sanders!

Calderon likes that they share the same views, and thinks Sanders is a better choice over Trump because Donald Trump is more like a wild card and Bernie has more experience than him so I think he d be a better leader.

However, he is unsure of Sanders chance at the polls, Hopefully he can [beat Donald Trump] . From an outsider s point of view, why a candidate from another party would have such a large lead may be puzzling, but Calderon recognizes that his outrageous views and statements might be what carries him so far.

The election in November will be one to define the nation, especially with so many Battlefield students being able to vote. With Donald being the last republican nominee standing, it is fair to wonder, who will trump at the polls?

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Rising cost of college

How Bobcats feel about the inflated cost of education

By Rebecca Cutsinger Photo by Kirsten DeZeeuw

In elementary school, teachers and parents start asking children what they want to be when they grow up. The most popular answers at that age are firefighter, rockstar, NFL player, the next Steph Curry, etc. The end of high school is where those dreamers have to be more realistic and actually decide what they want to do with their life and education.

The people who wanted to be in the NFL now think of becoming an athletic trainer, the rockstar a business major, but these more achievable occupations are becoming less and less common due to the rising prices of college tuition.

The United States preaches the importance of education, and if one grows up poor, they have an opportunity to get an education and escape poverty, an opportunity that they wouldn't have in any other country. But according to Forbes.com in 2012, only 15 percent of the US population had graduated from highschool, and only 17 percent have earned an undergraguate degree. A person who does not receive a high school diploma earns

on average $23,452 per year, that is about half the average salary of a US citizen. A person with a PhD or Masters degree can earn almost triple that. So yes college or further education is important for an individual's future. But something is keeping 83 percent of our population out of college.

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percent of students that graduated from a public college had to get a student loan in 2014. These student loans follow graduates around for years after they leave the classroom, and start the individual off with a load of debt in their first few years of real adulthood. The price of college is expected to continue rising. Teens and families better start saving up, or prepare for a rude awakening come college application time.

Senior Sabrina Drescher plans on attending Scripps University in California in the fall. She adds her concerns 0I myself am going to have to get student loans to get the education I want. Although I know that I am fortunate enough to be able to go to the college of my choice, some of my friends cannot go to their dream college, not because they did not get in, because they can1t afford it.2 Senior Ireland Benavides has committed to JMU and says 0I1ve always planned on going to an In-state school, and I1ve applied for different scholarships to help ease the impact of tuition.2 Senior Steve McCleskey plans on attending Florida State, and shares 0 I had to look at a lot of different schools and decided to take the SATs a few times, which led to a scholarship from Florida State.2 Students all over the country have felt the effects from the college tuition increase.

One can send letters with concerns to the president of choice colleges, hopefully a

Teacher Appreciation Week

By Destinee Clay and Linda Tran

What is Teacher Appreciation Week?

Teacher Appreciation Week is a five day festivity held during the first full week of May. This year, it is held from May 2 to May 6. The purpose of this celebration is to recognize millions of men and women across the United States that dedicate their lives to education.

Teacher Appreciation Week is usually the time for students to show gratitude to their educators.

Teachers may comment on their students on report cards, but what do students think of their teachers? Sophomore Evan Gregory says, 0Teachers are hardworking people and even though they have a lot going on, they always make time for me if I need

help.2 Educators are an important part in students1 lives.

Students may show appreciation to teachers daily. Freshman Rachel Snow states, 0In class everyday I do my work to show that I care and respect my teacher.2 Easy things can be done to show appreciation.

Although Teacher Appreciation Week is less prominent in high school, some students choose to participate. Sophomore Genesis Fabian says, 0I am writing a card to my teachers to tell them how amazing they are.2 Handwritten cards are a sweet gift.

Teacher appreciation can be shown through many ways. Popular gifts to give include coffee mugs, school supplies, and homemade items.

However, like mentioned above, a thoughtful card can be enough. Everyday can be a day to show appreciation. Ideas include paying attention in class, coming to class on time with a good attitude, and participating.

Appreciating teachers is an easy task that can brighten their day. Simple actions such as saying 0thank you2 can go a long way.

Appreciation can be shown verbally or nonverbally. Teachers do a lot for students to have a good education, so students expressing their gratitude is a great way to be thankful and acknowledge teachers1 efforts everyday.

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AP sciences

A quick look at the difficulty of college level sciences

By Anna Ramos

Which is the most difficult: AP Chemistry, AP Biology or AP Physics?

-Anonymous Dear Anonymous, One thing about science is that it is really diverse and has several branches.

Science is a broad topic and there are more specific sciences1 course material, although all technically considered science, varies greatly from one topic to another. Chemistry, Biology and Physics are no exception. Each have different pros and cons that differ in difficulty levels, depending on a student1s interests and abilities.

AP course AP AP Chemistry Chemistry This relatively explores the mathematical aspect of science, and both physics and chemistry include more independent lab investigations. Ms. McLeod, the AP Chem teacher at Battlefield, described AP Chemistry as a 0weeding out course,2 for

people who aspire to become engineers. It is required in college and Ms. McLeod advises that 0anybody planning on majoring in a science would do well to take AP Chem.2

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covers the variety of life and the ability to survive, as well as its behavior. AP Biology 0requires students to stay on top of their reading and watching videos and a lot of work outside of class,2 according to AP Biology teacher Ms. Brown. 0[It is] basically doing a full year of college biology in half the time.2 With time as a major factor and work as a constant, it can be a difficult course to take, but it helps students to 0become a college-style learner.2 Environmental

conservationists, doctors and forensic scientists constantly rely on biology.

Natalie Rosenthal thinks 0 AP Biology [is the most difficult], probably, because there1s a lot of details you have to know.

AP AP Physics Physics

is a natural science that covers concepts such as matter moving through space and time. One of Battlefield1s AP Physics teachers, Mr. Moulen, considers AP Physics as 0endless,2 in regards to its use in the world, joking that without physics, 0you wouldn1t be holding [a] phone right now.2 Weather forecasters, satellite engineers and architect need physics.

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Be the change

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By Emily Payne and Kathleen Dwyer As children mature to young adults, they form their own opinions on more serious topics; however, many students find it difficult to be heard. Overshadowing adults with more experience sometimes disregard the thoughts or ideas of their subordinates. While adults contribute to the world in numerous ways, children can also make an impact.

With change.org, any voice can be heard. Over 100 million people in 196 countries express their opinions on this website. Under the United States Constitution, the freedom to petition is protected; anyone can start a petition, support others, and gain knowledge on different topics. Different organizations and companies are recognizing their users through change.org by trying to address their concerns.

There has been 17,129 successful petitions through change.org. Almost every hour, a petition started by a normal person triumphs.

Many Bobcats feel that this website is a great way to express their opinions, freshman Porter Presgrave says, 0I think it1s a great way to voice an opinion, and if I felt strongly about a topic this would be my first resource.2 One of the most notable petitions to date is one from March 8, 2012, titled 0Prosecute the killer of our son, 17-year-old Trayvon Martin2. Within a few months, the petition reached 2.2 million signatures. Later that year in April, the killer, George Zimmerman, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder, but was later acquitted.

A victorious petition was on ending

child marriage, and was started by Aberash Bekele, who wanted to bring awareness to the cause after being a victim. She was kidnapped at the age of 14 to marry an older man. Bekele found a way to escape and killed her captor in self defense. Her petition is supported by Truth Aid, Ms. Magazine, Equality Now, and Global Fund for Women. The purpose of the petition is to have President Obama sign an executive order that would end child marriage. After receiving 156,000 signatures, the U.S. State Department released a strategy to end child marriages and promote young girls' rights.

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By Madison Holtz The Make-A-Wish foundation is an organization of 100,00+ volunteers, working to make the lives of young children with life-threatening diseases across the country, better. This inspiring company believes that when a kid is granted a wish, it changes the whole process of their battle with their diseases. It is proven, that after a wish, children with these diseases are stronger and become healthier. Freshman McKenzie Riddle says 0The Make-A-Wish foundation is an amazing organization that gives kids an opportunity to regain hope to battle their conditions.2 The Make-A-Wish foundation began in 1980, when seven year old, native Arizonian, Chris Greicius was diagnosed with leukemia.

The doctors had figured that Chris would not live to be age 8. This little boy had so badly wanted to be a police officer when he grew up, so some people living in the community worked together to grant him his wish. Greicius received a battery operated motorcycle, a

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helmet, a uniform, a badge, and after his first day on the job and proper course explanation, he even earned a set of motorcycle certified wings. Unfortunately, that same day Chris was rushed to the hospital where they could not save him. Sadly, young Chris passed that evening. The police officers who helped set up Chris1 wish then noticed how happy it had made him and realized how happy many other children could be too. Thus, Make-A-Wish was born.

Because of Chris and his desperate hope to be a policeman, millions of kids have been able to say what they want to be for a day and become it. This month, Make-A-Wish is partnering with Live Lokai (a company that makes inspirational bracelets), to help support those with life-threatening, chronic diseases.

The Lokai bracelet is a neon bracelet with all of the colors of the rainbow symbolizing how powerful a wish can be. When wishes are made, it ignites hope in the children and gives

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Make a wish!

When you look at a field of dandelions, you can either see

them a renewed strength to fight their illnesses1.

This neon Lokai is a reminder each and every one of us can take our biggest dreams and turn them into a reality. However, this unique bracelet is only here until May 31st, so be sure to buy yours now. With a purchase of a neon Lokai, $1 will be donated to the Make-A-Wish foundation. Bracelets can be found in local store or online at mylokai.com. Be sure to make a wish today and never give up on it.

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May Horoscope

By Tori Nguyen

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Ice cream cone cupcakes

By Felicity Courtright and Nana Ama Mantey While in the springtime spirit, there are lots of creative ideas you can utilize. Whether you are baking, cooking, or crafting, there are a lot of activities you can try. In baking, everyone knows how to make regular cupcakes, so why not venture out of your comfort zone and try a new and creative spin on the regular cupcake? Combining ice cream and cupcakes, results in a wonderful recipe on baking the cupcakes within an ice cream cone. It is a fun way to bake and is a little more stylish than your typical cupcake.

For those horoscope lovers Battlefield, here is what your horoscope is in May 2016.

Ingredients:

Aries- Think before you speak. Avoid gossip.

-1 box of cupcake mix (any flavor) -Water, vegetable oil, eggs (the ingredients are required on the box).

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Aquarius- You are moving towards a point in life where there are many mysteries and you are looking for answers.

Pisces- You will be pushed and also caught in an issue that may take a while to get out of.

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This issue: This issue opens with a fun story on the recent 'duck obsession' at Battlefield. It also covers fun things for seniors do do before graduation.

A new fun holiday called Missing Sock Memorial Day is explained.

In sports news, bobcats explain the rocky start for DC United.

It also sheds light on the baseball team here at home plate. Bobcats share about their love of hiking.

A fun DIY takes tie dye to the next level. Charlotte Peyton's novel is reviewed. Bobcats share about the new Captain America film.

Andrew Young writes an editorial on students who do not

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stand up for the pledge of alligence.

Qureshi covers the #FreeKesha movement, and bobcats talk about the value or worldwide education. Also in current events, students analyze Trump's appeal compared to the other nominees.

Now that seniors are preparing for college, students look at the growing cost of higher education. In the hallways, students celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week. As students rush to make final decisions on their schedule, Ramos shares an overview of some of the AP science classes Battlefield

has offer.

Students discover change.org, an online medium where people in 196 countries can share their views.

Holtz give background on the Make a Wish foundation, and shares one of their new projects to help make dreams come true. Bobcats can also peer into the future with their horoscope, and indulge on an ice cream treat if they do not like what they see.

-Jessica Kronzer and Kirsten DeZeeuw

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