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KEEP OUT Privacy standards reviewed after companies accused of selling users’ personal information Noe Canchola and Ty’Asia Hubbard Managing Editor and Entertainment Editor Within seconds someone can know our life story. With a click on our social media accounts, our lives can be revealed to the world through a wide range platform that allows access by others and we condone this freely. However, the recent investigations of tech giants being accused of selling user data for financial and political gain, a conversation has emerged about privacy intrusion that prompted on.
“I keep some of my accounts on private, and on others, I try to make sure that my information isn’t linked to the account [like addresses and phone numbers],” junior Robert Dohrman said. Social media accounts often make privacy interface confusing for their users, which can lead to miscommunications. “I think that to ensure privacy, they should ask users more clearly whether or not they are okay with their data being shared, instead of hiding such a consent clause in the middle of a 3,000 page terms of service document,” Dohrman said.
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10 Students create businesses to sell items related to their passion. PAGE 10
14 Pole vaulter inspires teammates in last season of high school. PAGE 14
15 Staffers review local bakeries in College Station. PAGE 15
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Cougar NEWS Exemption cards available next week for finals Exam exemption cards will be available during lunches May 21-24. To receive one, take care of outstanding debts, fines and textbooks. For seniors, finals 5, 1, and 6 will be held on May 25; finals 2, 4, and 7 on May 29; and the 3rd period final on May 30. Seniors who are axempting do not need to attend their respective finals. For freshmen, sophomores and juniors, finals 2, 4, and 7 will be held on May 29; finals 3, 1, and 6 on May 30; and the 5th period final on May 31. These students must go to their first two finals each morning, regardless of exemptions.•
Seniors set to graduate at end of month Graduation practice will be on May 31 at 11:30 a.m. at Reed Area. Senior sunset supper will be May 31 at 6:30 p.m. Graduation will be held at 4:00 p.m. on June 1 at Reed Arena, seniors should arrive by 3:oo p.m. The Summa Cum Laude student speaker will be Greyson Privet. Seniors selected history teacher Ed Wetterman as the faculty speaker.•
Boys doubles tennis team advances to state
▲ Shelby Smith, Emma Turner, Seth Russell and Kyle Hudson placed 21st in the state FFA Nursery Landscape contest. Emma Turner was the 16th high placing individual at the State Contest. The Floriculture & Nursery Landscape Teams competed on April 27th at Sam Houston State University. College Station FFA placed 10th in the Floriculture contest. Team members included Suzanna Borchgardt, Jessica Blanchard, Rylee Psencik and Catherine Wiggins. Suzanna Borchgardt placed 3rd overall. PHOTO PROVIDED BY SHERIDAN CLINKSCALES
Juniors Desmond O’Shea and Blake Bradham won the Region III 5A Tennis Tournament in Boys Doubles on April 23. The State Tennis Tournament was held at the Mitchell Tennis Center at Texas A&M University on May 17 and 18.•
Freshmen compete in San Antonio competition Two CSHS and two Consol students took part in the DLR Student Challenge on April 16 at the National School Boards Association Conference in San Antonio. Sunshine Wan, and Samuel Wu worked with other students from around Texas to think of ways CTE pathways can impact global issues in a positive way.•
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Age of social media leads to questions about privacy boundaries continued from page 1 Companies such as Facebook often reveal private content to third parties, which hinders user data privacy. “It’s important that companies should make sure that user data does not get leaked. Also, they should make sure that there is a privacy setting available,” senior Hannah Pierdolla said. Furthermore, scraping is a method that companies use to gather public information posted on social media to find out what people say about different companies, brands, products and industries and then respond with advertising. “I honestly don’t think social media has had a major effect on my privacy,” Dohrman said. “I have seen more personalized ads as a result of the scraping of my data, but I have always tried not to put too much information out there and therefore don’t feel super worried about my privacy.” However, the scraping method of gathering personal information can be considered an advantage for user satisfaction in finding interesting posts. “I know that Instagram keeps
track about the things that I like, and it shows up on my explore page,” Pierdolla said. “Some advantages that I see of companies using the scraping method to find my data to show me things that might interest me is that I see what I like.” Companies taking user data is not
We can’t take Privacy for Granted. -Jonathan Brady english teacher considered illegal, but from the legal aspect of Deputy Officer Martha Smith, the information gained can be used against the user. “All of that can be used against you in court. For instance, if I was going to be testifying in a case, and I recently made a post on Facebook about
not liking them, then that can be used against me,” Smith said. Sophomore English teacher Jonathan Brady teaches the classical literature piece “1984” by George Orwell. The relevance of this novel has increased because of the application it has to today’s privacy issues. “In Oceania, which is the country in ‘1984,’ they basically eliminated everybody’s privacy. There is no privacy, and Orwell’s idea that privacy is sacred is a huge theme in the novel,” Brady said. “If we are so willing to give up our privacy, then the easier it is for it to be taken away from us. We can’t take privacy for granted, and that is what I feel ‘1984’ is all about.” In Brady’s opinion, social media will always be a crucial part of society for years to come and with that, the need for privacy will need to be protected more. “Privacy will cease to exist when we make it cease to exist,” Brady said. “You’re wondering about how can people eventually get to where there is no privacy? Today in life, we see that people are so willing to give up their privacy, and through that we are seeing glimpses of an Orwellian society.”•
How to protect privacy
on social media
• Use a different password for
each of your social media accounts.
• Be selective with friend re-
quests. If you don’t know the person, don’t accept their request. It could be a fake account.
• Don’t reveal sensitive personal
information. The more you post the easier it is to have your identity stolen.
• Click links with caution. Look
out for language or content that does not sound like something your friend would post. Source: Carleton University
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Morning, night preference determines daily homework routine Makayla Fox Assistant Editor An adaptable status that is codependent on the schedule of one’s everyday life: the preference of morning or night. Students of all ages are faced with assignments and an allotted 24 hours to complete them, creating different sleeping and activity schedules and a need to find alternative ways to gain energy when they find themselves most tired. Consequently, some find themselves staying up late to work while others rise early to be productive. “A con [of being a night person] is not getting a whole ton of sleep during the school year,” freshman Nicole Graham said. “I try to do most of my homework at school so I don’t end up staying up crazy late and do the rest at home late at night.” A common goal of student night owls is the desire to have time to complete assignments, but also do activities after the school day. “Being a night person alters my schedule because it gives me time after school to do extracurriculars, homework and spend time with my family,” sophomore Erin McLaughlin said. Another aspect of determining the preference of morning or night as a student is the balance of school and work hours. “When I work nights it sort of messes my schedule up because it is much harder to wake up and be productive when I go to bed past midnight,” junior Malia Nimocks
said. Having preference of night time usually comes with the side effect of dread for the morning and vice versa. “There’s not a single morning I go without coffee to wake me up,” McLaughlin said A correlation to energy is the consumption of energy
there’s not a single morning i go without coffee to wake me up. -Erin mclaughlin sophomore
some sort of physical activity,” sophomore Erick Esparza said. McLaughlin, a night person, and Esparza, a morning person, similarly find that their lack of energy is increased as soon as they arrive back home after school. Although both morning people and night owls spend their twenty-four hour schedules at different times, each is vital to the layout of daily activities for each person.•
HOw to get energy Power Nap
Studies show that the optimal amount of sleep is 10 to 20 minutes to get through the day without throwing off the night’s sleep.
Eat Regularly drinks or drinks containing high amounts of caffeine to provide adolescent with a boost during the day or to get them through their workload. “I personally stay up late and wake up early. I am less tired if I do that instead of sleep early and then wake up early,” sophomore Cyrus Solouki said. “If I need energy, I just drink some Red Bull, but I don’t drink it that often.” Others use exercise as a way to access their energy. “As soon as I get out of school and get home is the time I’m most tired. I gain my energy by running or doing
Keep in mind not getting enough sleep can also make us eat when we’re not actually hungry.
Stretching
Studies have suggested a little yoga could fight depression and anxiety or other stress related disorders. Source: greatist.com
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Championship SkillsUSA team returns to national championship SkillsUSA is an organization that has many College Station High School students involved, but no competition within Skills is more decorated than Quiz bowl. Advancing to nationals in Kentucky for the fifth time this summer, Quiz bowl has had more success than any other Skills Competition. Unlike the other competitions that are based on technical skills learned in school, quiz bowl is something that is entirely outside of class, Quiz Bowl coach Beth Oualline said. “They’re learning information about all sorts of things that end up being applicable,” Oualline said. Quiz Bowl is similar to a game show where teams buzz in and prove their knowledge in many areas by answering questions. Due to the wide variety of the questions, the team is composed of different people who are skilled in certain areas. “The team includes five members. Some choose to focus on current events, or the SkillsUSA handbook. I chose to focus on academics,” junior Hector Guzman said. Every member is hand chosen for their prowess in certain areas, and all are upperclassmen. With the team including four seniors, many experts are leaving this next fall. “Because the academics are so strong here at Col-
lege Station High School, I think we have a wide pool to choose from to recruit over to SkillsUSA,” Oualline said. One interesting aspect of Skills is how applicable it will be in later life, and that the abilities these students are developing will translate to other professions. “As part of the application they make you turn in a resume and critique it, and that will help me in the real world,” senior Jeremy Halling said.
they work well under pressure. that’s going to help them in college. -beth oualline quiz bowl coach Outside of the content Skills encompasses, the action that occurs at competitions also encourages the students to be confident in themselves. “They work well under pressure. That’s going to help them in college,” Oualline said. “I’m a cheerleader on the sidelines at the competitions, but beyond that, they do everything themselves.” The team members are all very close, having to
trust each other and cooperate in timed situations. “I feel very lucky to be surrounded by all these talented and amazing people,” Guzman said. •
How would you do in quiz bowl? Test your knowledge 1. David A. Armbuster invented what swimming stroke? 2. What did King Tut die of? 3. What was SkillsUSA previous name? 4. What is the least amount of sides of a polygon can have? 5. What is the world’s biggest island? 6. What alcoholoic beverage is made from hops and malt? Answers: 1. The Butterfly; 2. Malaria; 3. VICA; 4. Three; 5. Greenland; 6. Beer
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Realization on worrying changes outlook
THE CAT’S EYE VIEW
staff editorial
Open-mindedness challenges “fake news” and other bias Over the last couple of years, the news media in the United States has been heavily scrutinized for presenting bias and misinterpreted facts to sway public perception. Though the media is still reporting the news, the bias presented by some news outlets is appalling, but it is ultimately up to the people to believe what they want to believe. It is incredibly important for people to be capable of challenging what they believe and to enter every argument with the knowledge that their opinion might be swayed. Some media organization target people who tune into the networks that match their already established political ideology or beliefs. This prevents them from seeing the world from more than one viewpoint and makes them less perceptive to the viewpoints of others. The sole purpose for some media group has been diminished to a point where garnering higher TV ratings matters more than
Worrying consumes hours of my thoughts. I worry about things that will likely never happen and build things up to be much bigger of a problem than they actually are. Melanie Evans I constantly worry about my future and what people think of me and if the homework I needed to do for the next day is done. Not once, after worrying about something for hours or even days, have I ever said at the end of all that worrying, I am so glad that I spent that time worrying. Most of the stuff I worry about never happens and is just another thing that stresses me out. Worrying about what might happen is mentally straining and can cause mental harm. According to webmd.com, worrying can cause high anxiety and can eventually interfere with lifestyle, relationships and sleep. Even with all of
I continue to worry about silly things.
actually reporting the facts. It is no surprise that these groups
View of the Pride: Do you agree that the media has a significant impact on public opinion?
place stubborn people of differing views against each other. Arguments ensue into pointless shouting matches that only serve to make both sides hate each other more. The views go up along with a viewer’s temper.
AGREE
Unfortunately, this sentiment can be provoked by our media, who often insult their counterparts on opposing networks, rather than attempt to intelligently refute their arguments. This is an abuse of power that has an impact on public opinion. If we as a country, no matter what aisle of the political spectrum we fall in, continue to the let parts of the media spew biased
“No, because many young adults don’t read or watch the news. ” -Noah Hahn, sophomore
“Everyone looks at social media for answers now.” -Destiny Cumpian, senior
“To an extent, but I think most of our perceptions are determined by our family, peers and society in general more than just the media.” -Jason Fry, senior
prove detrimental to our nation. It is up to us to chooe what we want to believe. See both sides and formulate your own opinion. Don’t let some anchor on TV tell you what to think or believe.•
2017-2018 Newspaper Staff
The Catamount Newspaper Staff Reporters
Melanie Evans
Editor-in-Chief
Kalindi Desai
Managing Editor
Noe Canchola
Katie Guye
Executive Editor
Dru Peacock
Jayci Tawney
Senior Editor
Tiffany Ha
Ayden Woods
News Editor
Emelie Gulde
Graphic Artist
Susan Nam
Opinions Editor
Grace Costenbader
Cartoonist
Cella Siegelman
Entertainment Editor
Ty’Asia Hubbard
Faculty Adviser
Courtney Wellmann
Sports Editor
Ethan Cohen
Assistant Adviser
Teresa Laffin
Photography Editor
Sophia North
Assitant Editors
John Clendenin Jaycie Robinson Catie Sikes Kylie Vernon
DISAGREE
“Yes, I definitely believe the way information is given and shown to us through the media helps us form our opinions and how we see things.” -Brianna Reyes, sophomore
information to sway public perception, then that will ultimately
Makayla Fox
these facts, I continue to worry about silly things. I can build something as simple as not remembering whether or not I unplugged my curling iron into hours of worrying that my entire house is burning down and all of my personal belongings and memories are destroyed. Later after arriving home to discover that my house is in fact still there, because I did unplug my curling iron, I realize all that worrying was pointless. I have recently realized that worrying does no good, and most of the time, it doesn’t change the outcome of what I am worrying about. It’s really important to look for the positive in every situation and not stay focused or worry about the negative, little things. A lot of the time I will let one little negative thing that occurred set the tone for the rest of my day, changing my attitude and actions. Choosing not to worry is freeing and makes for a happier and healthier life and is something that I strive to do and have.•
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Self-doubt turns into appreciation for loved one’s support Self-hatred is nothing new to me. I’ve had my fair share of emotional breakdowns. My intrusive, self hating thoughts are large most of the time. Yet, I’m always smiling when I’m around people. Or at Catie Sikes least I think I am. I pretend to be happy because I do not want other people to pity me or to relate with me. I don’t care if they “know what I’m going through” or that “ it will get better eventually.” I confess I’m not always sad. I have my good days; everyone does. Sometimes my good days bleed into good weeks, which might even turn into good months. However, that isn’t always the case. Some days I am so utterly disgusted with myself, and I’m kept awake with all the things I’ve done in the past that I’m ashamed of. Every lie I’ve told. Every insult I’ve said. Every rule I’ve broken. I’ve got my inner demons, and instead of fighting them, I cower in the corner and cry because I know I’m not strong enough to fight them. One thing that never seems to fail though is those who pick me up when I fall. There are a few who I know will always be there to tell me I’m beautiful, or I’m smart, or I’m not as awful as I think I am. They are my warriors, my armor against my inner demons.
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One person who has never faltered is my boyfriend. Even though we have not been dating for that long, he has always been there to tell me that I’m not as awful as
Art by Susan Nam I believe and that I am worth something. The friends I keep around me. They help me too. They always seem to bring out the best in me. They make me laugh and cry at the same time, and when I fall, they laugh and pull me right back up. I appreciate the people who have been through the trials of life before me, but are still young enough to relate too. The people on the staff (the seniors most of all) have shown me that hard work pays off, and no matter how stressful it may be, the end product is always worth
QUESTION issue OF THE
are you more productive in the morning or at night?
78 % Night
22 % Morning
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it. They have motivated me to do things I was skeptical of doing, they have lifted me up onto a pedestal that I didn’t think I deserved. They have shown me that I matter. My family is another part of my life that helps me through everything. My parents have motivated me in many different ways, not all of them pleasant, but every grounding reaps its own rewards. The time I spend with my siblings allows me to forget about the awful thoughts I have about myself. It isn’t even that I forget about them; they just don’t exist. It might just be that when I’m alone I look in the mirror and think about how much of a disgusting human being I am. However, my friends, family, and those I hold dear are only one phone call away, and I’m back on my pedestal. I may struggle with depressing thoughts, and I may say things that I don’t always mean, but that’s okay. As long as I have those people in my life, I will always be able to bounce back. My friends, family, loved ones, and those who I look up to will always be a reminder that I am worth so much more than I think, and that if I never settle for less, and put my mind to it, I can do anything. This is why I value those around me more than anything because no matter how hateful I get, they will always be right there beside me, taking on the storm with me.•
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8 Opinions The Catamount Music provides ways to express oneself, brings people together Everyone has different music taste music too loud, and the girl next to me heard it. She tapped my and not everyone will like your music. shoulder to get my attention. ‘Thats a great song,’ she said. There is always someone to Not many people know of the artists I liscriticize. However, when ten to, and I was so excited that someyou find the small one else actually knew who they were. group that you can We started to hang out more, and now just jam out with, its she is one of my greatest friends! Jayci Tawney one of the best feelMusic is a way to express oneself, and ings in the world. some people do it very openly. For example, My music taste is a little weird, there are people who wear merchandise from and I get reminded of it everyday. I lisan artist or those who play it out loud. Of ten to a lot of sub genre artists, and while course, some people just keep it to themselves. I think it is great, many think it is not. One of my favorite moments in a converSub genres are like a mix between differsation is when a person gets so excited about ent types of music. For example, there are mixa song and instantly wants to listen to it. Their eyes es of rap and lofi, there is also alternative and light up and they have a big smile on their face. EDM. My two favorite artists are more of the EDM Art by Susan Nam You can see how much the song effects them when and alternative mix, Jeremy Zucker and EDEN. they listen to it, and that is always worth the listen. For me there are certain times when I will lisMusic is often stronger than words, and I beten to a specific genre. When I work out, I might lislieve that every song you like or listen to tells someten to rap or pop, and when I’m reading or just chillthing about who you are, each word describes a feeling at my house I might listen to a more alternative style. ing you recently have felt or a memory you have.• One day in seventh or eighth grade, I was listening to my
Faith stands strong amid chaos, brings comfort
As sophomore year comes to a close, I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting and looking back. Life has been Kylie Vernon up and down and all around, and everything has been shaken from the way it was before. There has been no stability except for one thing: my faith. The one and only constant has been my foundation on Christ. There’s a tattoo I once saw that symbolizes that “God is greater than the highs and lows” with arrows and a greater-than symbol. I think that has been a reflection of my life this year. Almost nothing is constant. Things are always getting better or getting worse, but one thing has remained: a God who loves me and cares enough to walk through it all with me. On an especially bad night around Winter Break, I was sitting in my room being hit by wave after wave of depression and anxiety, and I could not stop crying. There was no reason for the hopelessness I felt, but there it was, like a giant black
weight sitting on my chest that would not budge. Sobbing back and forth, I kept praying and crying out to God just asking him to take the depression from me. Like the change in tides, an overwhelming wave of comfort and security swept over me along with the lyrics of a song called “A Prayer” by Kings Kaleidoscope. The chorus is a man in the depths of depression crying out to God asking if he’s going to “waste inside the silence” because he hears nothing. Then, very abruptly, a voice screams “I’m right beside you! I feel what you feel! And I’m here to hold you When death is too real! You know, I died, too! I was terrified! I gave myself for you! I was crucified because I love you! I love you, child! I love you!” Those lyrics washed over me so that I was crying even more than before, but these were different tears. These were tears of happiness and joy because I remembered whose hands I was in, the hands of the God who loves me so much that he laid down his life and works every good and bad thing together for a beautiful purpose. In that moment he reminded me of all the times he proved himself faithful. Not once in my life did something happen that
he did not work together for good. When I was terrifyingly moved from a life spent in another country, he gave me solid friends who have become my family. When both my parents lost their jobs, he provided for us. When depression hit again and again, he gave me opportunities to talk to others who were struggling with the same thing, and I was able to offer hope. My once chaotic, messy life has become a tapestry that God has woven together into something beautiful. And the best part is, I wouldn’t change anything. A love song by Ben Rector called “I Like You” talks about a man’s seven year marriage to the woman who became his best friend, but for me this song has been the anthem of my sophomore year. “There are way too many love songs, and I think they’ve got it all wrong cause life is not the mountain tops it’s the walking in between and I like you walking next to me.” I like walking with God. So, sophomore year in a nutshell: the story of the God who has become my best friend, savior, author and creator and how I continue to walk with him through the highs and the lows.•
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How would you define a hypebeast? “Someone who is always ready to get you pumped for something.” David McDougall, sophomore
“I actually have no idea how to put it into words.” Kate Miller, junior
“I haven’t the slightest idea.” Parker Kilpatrick, junior
“Excuse me?” Rebekah Rossman, senior
“Top of the food chain. If you wear Hanes or Fruit of the Loom you can not talk to someone wearing Supreme.” Tony Qing, senior “I don’t know student lingo, and I have no idea what a hypebeast is.” Colby Schniederjan, Anatomy & Physiology
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shave it for later Facial hair allows students to express themselves, affirm identity Jaycie Robinson Assistant Editor Beards, stubble, goatees, a five o’clock shadow. While these terms all can be used to describe male facial hair, not every guy can grow it and not all guys know the hype or significance of the feature. Senior Trey Barfield considers his well grown beard a part of him and his personality. He ultimately decided the look suited him around junior year during football playoffs. “I would definitely not be the same person without it. I felt like I had a different kind of confidence when I walked into places and when people looked at me,” Barfield said. It also has a sentimental meaning to Barfield as he centered it around his time during football. “Both of the times I grew my beard out it was because of football during the playoffs, and since we kept winning I never shaved. So, it means a lot to me since it reminds me of football,” Barfield said. Senior Keith Rose who also takes pride in his facial hair, has given the appearance a thoughtful yet comical meaning. “I decided that I looked good with it towards the end of my junior year. I thought it made me look older than I was, and I wanted to impress the ladies. Without it, I feel like I would look like a child,” Rose said.
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Rose made it a point to include that the style is definitely a way of life, and it takes more work than most consider. “It does not look good on everyone, and by that I mean that everyone has to try and find their own way of expressing themselves through their facial hair,” Rose said. It takes time to find a style that suits a specific personality along with the mentality to try out different things. Freshman Ariel Arias emphasized the time it took to find his style as well as the surprising and new conversation piece it served as. “I think that anyone can do it, they just have to be patient with their body. To me my facial hair makes me stand out more as well as makes me look more mature and responsible. It creates friend groups that I wouldn’t have had without the hair. I can talk and relate to the lifestyle with others who have it,” Arias said. The appearance can have various forms and shapes and sizes, but it all depends on the person behind the growth. Facial hair can look common at first glance, but each person who bears it connects the customized looks to a deeper meaning. “It really is a piece of me that I won’t be letting go of anytime soon,” Rose said.•
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growing and grooming guidelines First and Foremost, Be Patient A truly epic beard is the product of self-restraint. This will allow the hairs to grow in evenly and help you pick a style that suits its length and thickness.
Learn to Train Your Beard Like any wild animal, a beard should be in tune with its surrounding environment. Your beard will look better, and so will you.
Match Your Beard to Face Shape Invest in a quality trimmer, and find the right technique to suit your master plan.
Know How (and When) to Trim A daily rubdown with a comb or beard brush will wrangle stubborn hairs, training them to grow in a downward direction. Source: www.birchbox.com
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Student-run businesses offer more than just financial gains Melanie Evans Assistant Editor By opening their own unique businesses, some students have found a way to profit from their passion. “I found something that made me happy and other people wanted to buy. To be able to sell my happiness is the greatest thing that’s happened,” sophomore Angelle Smith said. Smith started a business where she sells locally grown plants, produce and floral designs. Inspired by her floral design teacher, Mrs. Clinkscales, she opened her business, Angelle’s Farms,in March. Owning her business has taught her a lot. “My business has definitely brought me closer to God because it has shown me up close how plants grow, and I believe that He created that. It has also been really cool to see how perfect they are and how He created them,” Smith said. Senior Caroline Gatlin opened her business, CG Bead, in March but had been beading for two years. After making chokers to fundraise money for some friends going on a mission trip, she officially opened CG Bead. “My business has made me more confident in the stuff that I make. Before, I just made it for my friends. It’s been really cool that it’s not just me and my friends that like the stuff that I make,” Gatlin said. Senior Blaine Borchgardt came up with the idea for his business, Fold Em Up Fowl, on a hunting trip with his dad. He has owned his business for more than a year and a half. “I shot a teal that was flaring to the left and my dad
said, ‘Wow! You really folded that bird up!’ I wanted to start a company, and what better way to run a business that involves something that I love to do, which is hunt ducks,” Borchgardt said. Gatlin’s business allows her to form relationships with people and build more friendships. “[My business] has given me a really cool way to connect with girls all over the school and also people at Consol. I feel like I know the CSHS community a lot better,” Gatlin said. Similar to Gatlin, Borchgardt’s business has enabled him to meet people he otherwise might not have ever met without his business. “I have formed so many friendships with my business, whether they are young teenagers or older businessmen,” Borchgardt said. Not only have friendships been formed through their businesses, but they have learned a lot from their businesses that they can now apply to their everyday life. “My business has taught me that plants are a lot like people,” Smith said. “You shouldn’t give up on them because a lot of times you think they are dead. If you take care of them the right way, they will come back and give the most beautiful flowers.” Turning their passions into something they can share with other people, many of these students are pursuing their dreams through their business. “My business has taught me not to give up and to keep pushing through hard times and keep working at your dream,” Borchgardt said.•
Blaine Borchgardt @foldemupfowl decals, koozies, hats and pullovers $3 to $35
Angelle Smith @angellesfarms plants, produce and floral $5 on average
Caroline Gatlin @cgbead chokers $6 to $8
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Group of sprinters bond together, place second at state Ethan Cohen Sports Editor The friendships formed between teammates in athletics are a special bond, and a big part of what makes sports so great. No duo exemplifies this unique bond quite like senior sprinters and wide receivers Jaelin Campbell and Harrison Wellmann. “We’ve always been friends since as long as I can remember,” Wellmann said. “Ever since junior season ended, we knew what we needed to do, and we took matters into our own hands. We formed a bond that was unbreakable and continued through our senior football season and into track.” Wellmann and Campbell were on the same summer track team back in elementary school, and before them, their fathers ran on the same track team at A&M Consolidated. This long lasting relationship has played an integral role in the success the two have shared. “Just getting close to each other,” Campbell said. “Pushing each other, talking to each other, motivating each other, and just having each other’s backs, that’s what made us so strong.” The strength of the relationship has been on full display during their senior track season. The duo has helped break several school records, most notably shattering the school 4x400 relay record, with a 3:16. Excluding the Texas relays, the 4x400 team was undefeated in their respective race until the region meet, in which they placed second by one second. However, the season hasn’t been all highs. Wellmann and Campbell were both competing in the 4x100 relay at the area meet when their group was disqualified from the race after a baton drop, ending their opportunity to move on in the event.
“To be honest I didn’t even want to run anymore after that happened,” Wellmann said. “But then I realized that we still had the 4x4, and that’s really our strong suit.” The temporary frustration didn’t faze the two for long, as they went on the win the Area 4x400. This championship was among many accolades that have solidified Wellmann and Campbell as leaders in the Cougar athletic community, with both setting school records in football receiving. Both have important ideas they want to pass down to the many athletes who will try and follow in their footsteps. “Hard work and dedication,” Wellmann said. “That’s probably the most important thing you need to apply yourself within athletics. If you’re not working, you’re not getting better and the results aren’t gonna show, but if you trust the process, it’s going to get you where you need to be.” Campbell echoed a similar philosophy. “Do the best that you can,” Campbell said. “Just do the best that you can in everything that you do, and God has the way.” Last Friday at 8:00 p.m., Wellmann handed off to Campbell in the UIL state championship 4x400 relay race at the University of Texas. Campbell, who had just won the state championship in the open 400 earlier in the day, got the baton in third, but quickly began gaining ground, and solidified the Cougars as the state runner ups. Though this was the last time Wellmann and Campbell will compete together for CSHS, their athletic careers are far from over. Campbell is headed to play football for the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, while Wellmann will compete in Football and Track at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.•
We’ve been friends for as long as i can remember. -harrison wellmann senior
2018 STATE TRACK MEET RESULTS 400 meters
4x400 meter relay
Jaelin Campbell, Wellmann, Preston Campbell Windham, Malik Clarke Gold Medal Silver Medal 47.77 3:16.47
Long Jump Dada Anderson Fourth Place 23-2 1/4
Triple Jump Jaelin Campbell Eighth Place 45-4 1/2
▲ (Top) Senior Jaelin Campbell runs in the 400 meter dash at the area track meet on April 19 at Whitehouse High School. Campbell also placed first at the state track meet in the 400 m dash. (Bottom) Campbell’s teammate Harrison Wellmann (left) runs a leg of a relay at the area meet. The 4x400 team finished second at the 2018 UIL 5-A State track meet in Austin on May 11. PHOTOS BY COURTNEY WELLMANN
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Senior pitcher bests injury, returns to mound as reliever John Clendenin Assistant Editor The game of baseball is one of the most challenging in the history of sports. It is so challenging that succeeding only three times out of ten times is considered exceptional. It is a game that is filled with challenges and setback that senior pitcher Jace Hutchins has been familiar with over his three years on varsity. These setbacks have included season-ending elbow and back injuries his first two years on varsity and early season struggles while in a starting role this season. “Just handling the injuries I have had the past two years, using them to get stronger,” Hutchins said. “Not starting off the hottest in the starting role didn’t happen, those injuries helped me, I knew how to bounce back from struggles and adversity.” The early season struggles caused Hutchins to be pushed back into the bullpen at the start of district play, a place where he has developed into one of the best relievers in the district. “Out of the bullpen, it is a lot less thinking and a lot more attacking people,” Hutchins said. “Coming out of the bullpen I have just said ‘Give me the ball, and I am going to give you all I got.’” The flourishing in the bullpen and change in attitude has been noticed by head coach Scott Holder. “Some people are just geared a little different, and that is how he is geared,” Holder said. “Some guys just function better out of a bullpen role, and it is about knowing your guys.” Holder also noted the growth Hutchins has experienced during his three year tenure in the program. “He has grown by tremendous strides both mentally and physically, I think that is the biggest thing,” Holder said. “The work he has put in the last threeyears is tremendous, from where he was at and what he had to deal with, to where he is now is a remarkable
feat.” This change has been noted by fellow senior Travis Hester who has been able to see the development first hand. “The biggest change for him has been from the mental aspect,” Hester said. “He has had a lot of injuries and setbacks and it took a toll on him mentally, but his senior year he has stayed positive.” Hester also noted Hutchins’ development as a leader both on and off the field. “Jace being a part of that team that went to the [state] semis, there were some seniors who were about the team,” Hester said. “Learning from that, and now it is his senior year and his turn to be that senior leader. Personally I feel like he has done a great job.” One player who has seen this leadership first hand is junior infielder Kit Cawley, who has been a lifelong teammate of Hutchins. “I see him talking to everyone, chatting them up,” Cawley said. “He is being a great leader and great teammate, and it really rubs off on the new guys.” Cawley also commented on Hutchins’ constant work ethic and encouragement of others. “He knows that this is his last year, and he wants to get the job done,” Cawley said. “He wants to go back to the state tournament so he is doing everything he can possibly do.” Hutchins signed a letter of intent to continue his baseball career at Blinn College in Brenham, Texas earlier this year. He hopes to then move on to a division one university. “Baseball in junior college, you get a lot more work in there, and that is something I need being hurt two years,” Hutchins said. “They have a good program there which will help me become more developed. Hutchins finished his senior season for the Cougars last weekend at home, as College Station fell to Tomball Memorial High School 4-2 in the third game of the area playoff series.•
▲Senior Jace Hutchins winds up for a pitch on the mound against Fort Bend-Kempner on Feb. 23 at the BCS invitational in Nutrabolt Stadium in Bryan. The Cougars defeated Kempner 4-1. PHOTO PROVIDED BY ALICIA HUTCHINS
COUGAR BASEBALL TEAM STATS HITTING Batting Average Hits Runs Batted In Runs Scored
PITCHING/FIELDING .267 232 144 160
Earned Run Average Strike Outs Fielding Percentage Double Plays
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Sophomore softball player shines in role Catie Sikes Assistant Editor Winding back, with an eye on the ball, she connects the bat with the ball, and the ball is flying. The girls in the dugout cheer as their teammate races toward first base, and as the loaded bases empty, she reaches home. Sophomore Hannah Schnettler has been playing softball for about eight years and has made her mark on the Cougar team this year. “Last year, I was on varsity but I didn’t get to play because there was a girl on first who beat me out, but this year I got to play, so I’m really happy I get to play,” Schnettler said. The assistant coach for the softball team Coach Dayton Kunz believes that Schnettler is a valuable player on the field. “Hannah is a special player because she is driven and always looks for something to get better at,” Kunz said. Schnettler has made an impression on her team due to her unique personality. “I love Hannah. She has a fun personality to be around, and she is always positive,” sophomore Bre Warren said. During practice, Schnettler said she strives to work hard and better herself so that she can be at her best on the field. “I work really hard in practice. We lift a lot of weights. We run. We definitely do a lot of drills to help us get better as a team,” Schnettler said. Good work ethic and commitment is an important aspect in a softball player’s career, and Schnettler does not lack in that department. “Hannah has an excellent work ethic. She comes to practice every day to get better at something. She encourages her teammates and has a positive attitude on the field,” Kunz said. According to Kunz, Schnettler has done well this season and will likely continue to do so. “Hannah has really hit her stride this year at the plate,” Kunz said. “She is seeing the ball well and everyday at practice asks what she can do better and always takes the extra reps in the cages.” Softball has helped Schnettler open up and be herself. “I was really shy at first, mainly because I didn’t know if some of the girls would like me. I’ve been playing with them, but I wasn’t sure about the seniors. I’m a lot more open now, and I’m more social with the team,” Schnettler said. Schnettler believes that she is not the only one doing well on field and appreciates what her teammates
do as well. “I think my hitting has definitely helped the team in scoring runs and winning games, but also other teammates contribute to that, so I’m not the only person,” Schnettler said. Kunz believes Schnettler is a good role model and leader for the team, and that she always strives for success. “Hannah leads by example. She works hard and competes to reach the highest level of success,” Kunz said. Schnettler believes that being in the CSHS softball program is a great experience and she loves being a part of the team. “I think we’re a great school and a great program, and we work hard and have a great coaching staff. With all those factors, I think it’s great,” Schnettler said. Schnettler and the Lady Cougars fulfilled the team tradition of reaching the third round of playoffs. The team faced off against the Willis Ladykats, winning the series in two games to advance to the Regional Semifinals. The Cougars are set to play the sixth-ranked Barbers Hill lady Eagles at the University of Houston at 7:00 tonight and 3:00/5:00 tomorrow.•
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Noe Canchola
▲Sophomore Hannah Schnettler reacts to a play during a game against Georgetown at home on May 3. The Lady Cougars defeated the Eagles 10-0. PHOTO BY MAKAYLA FOX
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I know that some of these sports predictions have no chance of happening on God’s green earth (especially the Browns making the playoffs, just kidding), but it’s exactly two weeks until graduation, so let’s have some fun! Here are 10 outrageously bold
sports predictions: 1. Michael Jordan plays Lavar Ball in a 1v1 game. The GOAT vs some peanut head named Jordan? I’d watch that. 2. 76ers win an NBA championship. The fact that Kevin Hart and the 76ers co-owner went to go pick up Meek Mill straight out of the pen shows the type of year Philly is having. #TrustTheProcess. 3. The Chicago Bears win a Super Bowl. Hopefully all those years in high school of wearing my iconic Bears hoodie pays off. If Da Bears win that elusive second Lombardi Trophy, you bet I’m getting on the first flight back to Chiraq. 4. Jimbo Fisher gets fired under contract. Wus poppin’ Jimbo! You’re getting paid $7.5 million a year so we expect those SEC titles and National Championships to be rolling in real soon. No pressure though. 5. The Cleveland Browns make the playoffs. This team is the epitome of gross incompetence, and it will take divine intervention for the Browns to make the playoffs. But hey, you can’t get worse than 0-16. 6. Sean Miller pays me $1,000,000 to come play basketball for Arizona. Oh, too soon? 7. Mexico has a strong 2018 World Cup and doesn’t break my heart. Órale wey, it’s for the culture. 8. Billionaires start to pay for their own sports stadiums. In the words of the great sports writer Bill Simmons, “I believe that billionaires should pay for their own %&$#?@! stadiums.” 9. ESPN stops televising the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Spelling words is not really a sport, but let me take this opportunity to tell y’all that the vine of a kid spelling “iridocyclitis” is still a classic. 10. LeBron ends his career as arguably the greatest player to ever play basketball. At age 33, that hairline may be receding, but his game sure isn’t.• Tom Brady kisses his son on the lips #neverforget
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Senior pole vaulter provides motivation in final season Katie Guye Staff Reporter After a track career spanning seven years, senior pole vaulter Miranda Streiff has picked up a thing or two. But after her years of experience, Streiff found motivation in a mission to unite and serve her team, performing her best to honor their commitment. “I just keep focusing on my team, how much I love them and what I would do to see them succeed,” Streiff said. When Streiff moved to College Station freshman year, she was determined to work hard not just for herself, but for every other member of her team. “She was new to our school, so she was trying to play catch up socially,” head girl’s track coach Robert Ondrasek said. “But now that she’s established, she’s got the respect of the other girls. She respects herself and respects her sport.” Pole vault is a highly technical sport, requiring practice and dedication. Despite these obstacles, Streiff has displayed a commitment to her sport that elevates her as a leader and athlete. “Even though she doesn’t run for us, she’ll be right in the middle of the workout doing all the work the rest of the girls do,”
Ondrasek said. “She’s pretty adamant about not wanting to be average, so that tends to fuel the other girls to work as well.” Streiff’s mental game has also helped her to garner respect and athletic esteem in all aspects of her sport. “She loves the weight room. She likes to compete. She will do anything that benefits the team,” Ondrasek said. “She’s just mentally tough.” Most importantly, her relationship with her fellow teammates fuels her personal motivations and work ethic. “She has some sort of connection with every person on the team,” senior teammate Ashley Hall said. “Everyone knows they can go to Miranda for something they have going on to just [receive] help with anything, for track or just life in general.” The passion for her sport, the community she has found and its influence on her life led Streiff to the decision to pursue a degree in coaching from Oklahoma State University. As she closes out her final semester and high school pole vaulting career, Streiff hopes to leave an important legacy. “I hope when they think of me they remember that they’re doing what they love and they’re not doing it for other people,” Streiff said.•
SHE HAS SOME SORT OF CONNECTION WITH EVERY PERSON ON THE TEAM. -ASHLEY HALL TEAMmATE
▲Senior Miranda Streiff runs on the track during seventh periodpractice on May 3. She has been in track the last two years and according to some of her teamates, serves as one of the most vocal leaders on the girls track team. PHOTO BY KATIE GUYE
2018 girls track personal bests
400 m
800 m
High Jump
Shot Put
Ashley Hall
Grace Wu
Annika Williams
Annika Williams
1:01.47
2:24.82
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Staffers visit local bakeries, coffee shops in College Station
lA GABRIELLA BAKERY Dru Peacock Executive Editor On Texas Avenue past Torchy’s and Layne’s, La Gabriella Bakery sits tucked and relatively unknown in a tiny strip mall. When I first walked in, I was pleasantly surprised at how eclectic the shop was for College Station. The walls were painted yellow and behind the display of pastries was a colorful chalkboard menu. The shop is inspired by Guatemalan culture, selling foreign chips and handmade bags along with food and coffee, and they offer vintage video games to buy as well. I asked the barista what she would recommend and she suggested a Sweet Mayan Bread and a Fernando’s Favorite coffee. The shop also offers other pastries like cheese danishes, empanadas, lemon bars and muffins for those who want something a little more traditional, but I decided to order what she recommended along with a Peaches and Cream pastry for my mom. The huge selection really surprised me because in addition to the sweets, they also offer sandwiches, kolaches and a wide range of drinks like lemonade, coffee and tea.
Lupa’s Coffee
1541 Ethan Cohen Sports Editor 1541 was one of the more unique dining experiences I’ve had in quite a while. The coffee and pastry shop is located on Brothers Boulevard directly behind the College Station Walmart. The well-designed outdoor seating and décor make the shop easily noticeable, and its rich and pleasant aroma reached across the parking lot. The interior of 1541 has a similar ambiance to a traditional coffee shop, as people read or talked at tables while indie music played softly overhead. The menu featured hot and cold coffee and tea, and a plethora of pastries and sandwiches. The affordability of the menu was sur-
prising considering how pricy some other locations in BCS can be. Drinks tended to be between $3-5, while sandwiches were usually around $6.75. I ordered a hazelnut latte and an egg and sausage croissant sandwich, while the family member who accompanied me ordered the same drink and a blueberry muffin. Our order took a while to prepare, but it was well worth the wait. The coffee was great. It was flavorful, not too hot or cold, and featured a chocolate drizzle design atop the foam that added to the visual appeal. My sandwich was excellent and very filling, and the blueberry muffin was met with high praise. All in all, 1541 provided an affordable and different dining experience that I’ll look forward to enjoying again soon.•
My total was $9.67, with the small coffee, bread and pastry being $3.80, $2.50 and $3.00 respectively. I thought that was a tad pricey for one coffee and two desserts, but I didn’t mind because the quality of the food and the atmosphere of the shop was impressive. I ate my pastry on their small patio and enjoyed a view of the A&M campus. It was pretty relaxing and what I’d ordered did not disappoint. The coffee had caramel and vanilla added to it, and the bread was just the right amount of sweetness (I’d suggest something else for someone who wants something really sweet). My mom’s pastry was delicious as well. It reminded me of a peach turnover, and it was super flaky and warm. Even though the price was just as expensive as Starbucks, I would definitely go here over the chain. The bakery was different than any other coffee shop, and the food and coffee were top-notch. Next time you want a pastry, skip the line at Starbucks and head to La Gabriella Bakery.•
Grace Costenbader Opinions Editor Crossing the threshold of the doorway of Lupa’s, I was immediately consumed by the undeniable aroma of coffee. I arrived as the sun was setting and gold light shone bright through the windows. The atmosphere was inviting, welcoming conversation, yet still quiet enough for studying. I approached the counter and was greeted by a nice barista. I ordered a mocha frappee and a cinnamon roll. The pricing was fairly reasonable, especially for the quality of the food. Because of the pleasant nature of the place, it makes sense that there was not a single table available when I walked in. When I finished ordering, a place at the window bar freed up, and I took it gladly. With a view of the parking lot, I sat for 15 minutes waiting for my food. I usually don’t like to wait that long, but I came at a busy time and the quality of the food ended up canceling out the time I spent waiting. I scrolled
through Pinterest while I waited. When I usually go to a coffee/pastry shop, I bring headphones to drown out excess noise or poor music choices on the shop’s part. However, I greatly appreciated the music playing in Lupa’s (and really want that Spotify playlist). When I heard my name called, I claimed my coffee and cinnamon roll and then sat back down where the smell of the cinnamon roll with the coffee was too good to resist. I sipped the coffee as I cut the cinnamon roll with the icing slowly separating. I people-watched as I ate. A group of friends talked outside the window and dogs with their owners sat at the outside tables. In short, Lupa’s has created an environment that allows for focus and studying as well as conversation and the development of relationships. The combination of the music, light, tastes and smells made for an ideal experience and left a good impression. In addition to this, their products are satisfactory and their service is friendly, an overall exceptional experience.•
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Resurfacing, expensive fashion trends facilitate popular teen culture Ayden Woods Staff Reporter In the modern world of new fashion, signature brands are resurfacing and are taking over the market. The word Hypebeast is a title given to someone who wears brand name clothing for the sole purpose of owning them. The current Hypebeast community at CSHS is small, but it is becoming more popular. For instance, freshman Paul Jang understands Hypebeast culture and the community that surrounds it. He wears specific styles of Hypebeast clothing that sometimes includes Yeezys, Supreme jackets and Adidas track pants, along with others. “I like wearing these brands because I like the way they all look together,” Jang said. “I think Hypebeasts wear the clothes to collect it or to show off the expensive brands they have.” People are classified as a Hypebeast once they start collecting the clothes, shoes and accessories that are of the luxury name brand. Hypebeasts may collect the articles of clothing because they want the premier or unique clothes. “They are not just wearing the clothes, but it’s more like they are supporting the brand because they like it,” sophomore Jacob Swoboda said. “It’s because they love how limited and exclusive the clothes are.” Swoboda may not wear all the luxury
clothes that Hypebeasts wear, but he is surrounded by people who do wear those brands. He knows the brands and styles and also understands the appeal that Hypebeast culture has. “When they see it has Supreme or Gucci on it, everybody knows it’s expensive,” freshman Connor Claborn said.According to Claborn, Hypebeasts want
to definitely know that it’s that brand. “But if you really like the brand and what they’re doing, I can support that,” Swoboda said. Wearing Hypebeast style clothing doesn’t make you a Hypebeast but once you start to show off the clothes and all you wear is that clothes because it’s expensive, that is when you are a Hypebeast.•
Hypebeasts wear the clothes to collect it. -paul jang freshman people to notice them and their clothing. They want to show that they have the money to buy the luxurious name-brand accessories. “Hypebeast show off a lot, and they try and make it look like they have money,” said Jang. The articles of clothing may not be flashy themselves, but it’s the brand that really makes them stand out. The logo is big and bold enough for others
Popular Hypebeast Brands GSpecializes U C Cin I leather goods
Supreme
American skateboaridng company and clothing brand
Champion
American manufacturer of specialized sportswear
Off-White™
Italian streetwear and luxury fashion
PALACE Popular London skateboarding brand