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Washington thespians go “Into the Woods” Trevor Polk Copy Editor This past weekend, Wash’s drama department kicked off their feature musical “Into the Woods”. With a cast, crew and pit of over a couple scores, it’s hard to imagine how it all came together. “The first thing you want to do is start reading the script and figure out what it is you want as far as how many characters. You get that stuff done first, (and) then you start to worry about your cast,” said Ms. Fattig, the director of the production, her first musical at Wash. Ms. Fattig explained that, after the cast is set, the first few weeks are mostly blocking. Blocking is the logistics of the production - where the actors are and when they are. Initially it begins with only blocking and choreography, but Fattig described that after these parts are solid, a director begins to add one element at a time. Luke Godlewski, ‘13, who played as “Milky Way”, a cow, shared his initial focus. “I pretty much read the script over and over again and try to memorize it,” said Godlewski. “Towards the end it gets a lot more, ‘if you don’t know your lines we’re not going to help you’. You’ve got to fend for yourself.” Although being a part of such a large-scale production sounded daunting, props manager Talia White, ‘12, assured that there is a key to easing the pressure. “It’s an easy job to do as long as you plan ahead, (but) it gets really involved and busy. If you have previous plans, the play comes first,” said White. Her words were an understatement. I sat in during a practice on a previous Friday. I arrived late, but the practice still went on for over four hours, which included notes for the actors written
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by Fattig. I found out later that they had another practice that Saturday from 8 to 5 that involved mostly painting and working with the set pieces, an area that Karinne Graves, ‘11, administers. “There’s a lot of presetting. (You have to) make sure the set pieces are where they need to be on the stage,” said Graves. In fact, there were whole practices devoted to moving sets, backdrops and perfecting over 170 light cues. The depth of the technical intricacies had been something different than Wash’s past productions. But that is not all that has set apart “Into the Woods”. “(There’s) no chorus. All the characters have names as opposed to Dancer or Guy Number 2,” said Cooper Shields, ‘12. After the long discussion of dancers and men, I asked about what a typical practice looks like. Shields said that first the actors warm up their voices and play mind games to get themselves focused for the rehearsal. However, from there it changes from day to day, for Shields explained that there is no set formula for how a practice is undertaken. The scenes are not always rehearsed chronologically, and how a scene is practiced may vary just as well. The last few weeks proved to be a rush, but the cast and directors pressed on. “By the second or third dress rehearsal, the job is out of my hands. It’s when the students realize that listening is good,” said Fattig. “Right now I’m just watching the whole thing, the whole production. I’m taking notes and I’m writing down everything that needs to be fixed. I’ve got stuff for tech people and for the music stuff and for the stage managers. I’m looking at it as a whole.” Even through the helter-skelter, the masses of bodies to be managed and the complexity of “Into the Woods”, the separate parts have tied collectively, and collectively all the persons that were involved can let out a relieving sigh of accomplishment.
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Indian Ocean, Somali Coast: Nov. 3, 2009 Somali pirates capture a British couple sailing just off the coast of eastern Africa, in the Indian Ocean. Paul and Rachel Chandler were sailing from the Seychelles Islands to Tanzania when eight men boarded their yacht and abducted them. A pirate calling himself Hassan demands a ransom of $7 million for the couple’s release.
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Peshawar, Pakistan: Oct. 28, 2009 U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrives in Pakistan to begin her three-day visit. Just a few hours after her arrival to the country a car bomb rips through a crowded Peshawar market, killing at least 100 people, and injuring more than 200. Clinton, just a three hour drive from the site of the bombing, meets with Pakistan’s government officials to discuss their ongoing fight against terrorism.
Hyannis Port, MA: Aug. 25, 2009 After a year of fighting brain cancer, Ted Kennedy dies at the age of 77 at his home in Hyannis Port. Kennedy, a member of the United States Senate for 47 years, was a leading supporter of President Barack Obama and universal health care. Kennedy was buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia on Aug. 29.
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Cedar Rapids, IA: Nov. 3, 2009 Ron Corbett is named the new mayor of Cedar Rapids. Corbett defeats his opponents Brian Fagan and P.T. Larson with 62 percent of the casted votes. Corbett raised an estimated $101,000 towards his campaign that began last March. In past elections for public office, Corbett has never lost an election. Corbett plans to focus on flood recovery, job creation and further organization of the city council.
Kabul, Afghanistan: Nov. 2, 2009 Afghan officials declare Hamid Karzai the country’s new president. A run off election was cancelled after Karzai’s main challenger, Abdullah Abdullah, dropped out of the race claiming that the vote would not be fair. Karzai’s victory brings the end to a two and a half month political controversy. In response to his victory the US Embassy states, “We congratulate President Karzai on his victory in this historic election and look forward to working with him.”
“Forum” coming to Washington Charlie Parks Staff Writer
as much as it claims to,” said Thompson. “If you could pull the roof off the cafeteria, you can see all the diversity, but it’s still very segregated diversity.” Prejudices will be the subject of contentious While Washington has students from a variety and emotional discussions involving race, religious of ethnic backgrounds, many of these students denomination and academic segregation at the choose to racially segregate themselves. It was “Forum Event” hosted by Washington history because of occurrences like these that Thompson teacher Eric Thompson. believes the event was necessary. The event will be held in the cafeteria on a Thompson was inspired to host the “Forum date between Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks. Event” after talking with Washington counselor Three students and three teachers will be quesSue McDermott about the presidential race last tioned about their opinions on several controveryear. He was upset that the media had decided sial topics. to focus on issues of President Obama’s personal The discussion of topics, involving racism, may life rather than his political beliefs. He didn’t like make some students uneasy; however, Thompson how they focused on issues such as his race and believes these issues needed to be addressed. his church pastor, but felt they needed to question “I want an environment created that is uncomhim more about his political policies. fortable because it challenges personal bias,” said The goal of the event is not to generate or deThompson. fine differences between people, but to discuss why These personal biases, he believes, shouldn’t be those differences are there and what is aggravating pushed to the back of the room until they have to them. The teachers involved in the forum hope to be talked about. He believes these issues should be host another event either later this year or early confronted and discussed. next year to again discuss these inescapable and “I don’t believe this school truly diversifies itself controversial issues affecting Washington.
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Artists take portfolios to the national stage
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opportunity and more [students] would want to go and get involved,” said Elizabeth Schmelzer, Washington art teacher.
Thousands of young artists congregate every year on each of the National Portfolio Days for the opportunity to have their artwork seen and reviewed by representatives of the most prestigious art schools throughout the country. Twenty-one Washington High School art students traveled to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago this year on Oct. 25 for this event. National Portfolio Day is an event which invites and encourages the attendance of high school visual artists and designers to further their development as artists. This year, National Portfolio Day will be hosted at nearly 40 different art schools and institutes beginning in September and ending in March. Throughout these days, college representatives offer young artists both positive and constructive feedback on their portfolios without the anxiety of a competition or examination. Known for their casual approach, National Portfolio Day events do not require pre-registration and are free and open to the public. Washington High School students attended the National Portfolio Day hosted at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago which boasted participation from nearly 70 art schools and universities. The School of the Art Institute of Chicago sponsors one of the largest National Portfolio Day events throughout the year, providing a wide variety of feedback for Washington art students. “I received a lot of good advice from schools that I’m interested in applying [to]. They told me what I should do to strengthen my portfolio so that I have a better chance at earning more scholarship money,” said Brittany Ficken, ’10, who aspires to be a project manager in fashion production. For the past several years, two or three art students from Washington High School would travel together and attend National Portfolio Day. Recently, however, the number of participants has elevated from 14 to 21. “It really blossomed. More and more kids would hear about it [National Portfolio Day] and want to participate. The students hear from other students that it’s a good
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Math team derives path to success Patrick Anderl Staff Writer
of [the] Math Team is when Miller and Trausch come to our houses early in the morning to wake us up and get us psyched for the competitions. Their philosophy is all about hard work and discipline,” said John Gregory, ’10. The team hopes that all this hard work and discipline will pay off during competitions. The Math Team “season” contains seven different competitions spread across the state. Six or seven members attend competitions, which includes three separate rounds: the sprint round which has students solve 30 problems in 60 minutes, the team round which has teams of six people working together, and the relay round which involves passing problems to teammates. The goal of these contests is to perform well enough to qualify for the state contest in April. Math Team’s next competition is at Iowa City High School on Dec. 5.
If walking past Washington math teacher Matt Miller’s room on a Thursday afternoon, one might notice a talented group of individuals diligently honing their skills. This group is holding a practice after school like other sports teams, but this is a different kind of sport. These students are part of Washington High School’s Math Team. The Math Team holds practices every Thursday after school for about an hour in room 216 under the direction of Washington math teachers Matt Miller and Tom Trausch. During these practices, the team, composed of roughly twenty students, prepares for upcoming competitions by going over problems and worksheets from previous competitions. The atmosphere is relaxed as these talented math students review past concepts in hopes of future success. “Practice is fun, but also a great way to practice old math, which tests our knowledge prior to Algebra I,” said Mark Nielson, ’10. Even though they are working hard after regular school hours, members enjoy being a part of the Math Team. “The best part of [the] Math Team is Miller. He’s awesome and really laid back, but still gets the job done. He also does a great Photo by Tyler Hubler job communicating with the students,” said Members of the Math Team participate in an intensive Dylan Shah, ’12. practice held in Washington math teacher Matt Miller’s “My favorite part room. Practices are held weekly on Thursdays after school.
These photos were part of the portfolio that Brittany Ficken, ’10, brought to National Portfolio Day to be critiqued by representatives of colleges from across the nation.
Living outside on the streets is a cold, hard reality for many Cedar Rapids residents. The number of homeless individuals in any place is difficult to determine, but because of the flood, homelessness rates in Cedar Rapids have risen. Washington students had the opportunity to raise awareness about this issue. On Saturday, Nov. 14, Washington held a “Sleep Out for the Homeless”. Students slept out in between the baseball field and the school from 9 pm until 6 am, but an option to leave at midnight was available “for those concerned about safety or illness.” Students were asked to bring a canned good donation to the sleep out to gain admission. “This event was held to help raise awareness about homelessness, but also to raise money through sponsorships,” said Washington French teacher Lisa Nicol, adviser of Student Senate. “Students could ask family, friends and even organizations or businesses to sponsor them per hour they stayed outside,” said Maggie Norman, ’10, the
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Student Senate member who organized the event. This was Student Senate’s main event planned to help fight homelessness this year. “[In the past], Wash has done food drives, fundraisers and clothing drives, but no interactive activities. We wanted students to be able to get more involved and more excited,” said Norman. Cardboard was provided for students if they wished to create their own shelters, but tents were not allowed. SADD provided hot chocolate for participating students and doughnuts were served in the morning. The bathrooms in Washington were available for student use during the event. For the last four years, the city of Cedar Rapids has held a “Sleep out for the Homeless”, sponsored by groups such as the Linn County Veteran Affairs Office and the Community Circle of Care. Other Cedar Rapids schools such as Kennedy High School have participated in their own branch of the event in the past. The high school events occur at the same time as the citywide event held in Greene Square Park.
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Who’s the minority now? The month is November. For the seniors of Washington High School, this month is a time of hard work and stiff competition. We are entering the final stages of the college admission proJack Shey cess and are working hard to get every last Staff Writer bit of crucial “resumebuffing” information into our essays. No matter how much confidence I have in my chances of acceptance, however, there is a quiet yet growing trepidation in the depths of my soul. It is a feeling that claws with unforgiving determination at the back of my brain; it whispers one question over and over again: do I have a racial disadvantage when applying to college? My greatest fear in entering the pool of competitive college admission hopefuls is not a lack of outstanding academics or social participation; it arises from the fact
that I am a Caucasian male. Now, more than ever, Universities in the United States are working hard to diversify their student body, and over the past two decades, minority acceptance into colleges has surged. Diversity is important, any Washington student will agree, but I believe that there is a point where a barrier needs to be established. We are the generation of tomorrow and it is completely necessary to break down ethnic barriers in order to establish racial security for the future of our country. However, the question is: how far must we go? High school students strive to succeed in order to get accepted into their college of choice, yet, where’s the motivation if a slightly less qualified kid will get accepted over you because of their ethnic background? The term I’m referring to is called affirmative action: the act of establishing a policy that takes race, sex, or ethnicity into consideration to promote equal opportunity. This policy, put bluntly, works. The University of Michigan experienced a 44% drop in minority acceptance after they stopped using affirmative action. How can I compete in an
Black market medicine Imagine that you suffer daily from painful earwax build up. The earwax becomes so dense every morning that it provides a comfortable home for bacteria, larvae and snakes. The wax also tends to solidify, blocking your hearing and causing unbearable headaches. Luckily, consuming 2 oz. of olive oil everyday temporarily eliminates the earwax and snakes, and as a side effect, adds flavor to any food you put it on. This would seem to be a fairly simple treatment, except imagine that the government prohibited the purchase and usage of olive oil. Not only did the government Connor O’Neil pass this law preventing you from purchasing the necessary oil, but the law was passed on the basis of corporate (and maybe racStaff Writer ist) interests. No need to stretch your imagination in the previous paragraph: marijuana has the ability to treat nausea, vomiting, and PMS while also potentially treating aspects of diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Brain Cancer. Tourettes, OCD, ADHD and many others add to the list of diseases with unwanted, sometimes painful symptoms that have at some point been relieved through the consumption of THC, the main chemical compound in marijuana. So great, now you (Tyler Hubler) have hope for treating your intolerable monthly PMS. Unfortunately, people fought for marijuana criminalization in the 1930s in order to fend off the hemp industry, who’s efficiency in producing rope, clothing and paper did not jive with Secretary of Treasury Andrew Mellon’s financial interests. 1937 saw the passage of the Marihuana Tax Act which made dealing with the cannabis crop quite dangerous.
environment that favors diversity when I have nothing to put on the table? The answer: I can’t. Diversifying our universities is used to promote equal opportunity, yet I do not consider myself on par with the applicants who are able to fill in the “Other” box on the Common Application. I am a huge fan of MyChances.net, a web site that calculates acceptance percentages into certain colleges based on individual characteristics. Before filling out the demographic portion of the report, I actually had a 1.3% chance of getting into Harvard. After I signed on as a Caucasian male, my chance dropped to 0.4%. Of course, it is not my intent to demote any particular race. In my opinion, any minority who has to overcome obstacles of racial segregation has my complete respect. I do believe that there are many well qualified, underprivileged and imperceptible kids who deserve a great education over an aristocratic white male. The problem arises when you look at a “minority” with the exact same credentials as another white male. They were both raised in the same environment, both had the same privileges in life. The only dif-
ference is that one is a German-Micronesian born in Tibet. So the question is, which one does the admissions board choose? The average white Shay Gutman, or the equally qualified yet unique-looking Micronesian? Diversity is a strength that colleges vie to achieve. It shows that a change is willing to be made and it shows fairness in an unfair world. Yet, the extent to which colleges are striving to enhance the educational experience has become a problem. Ethnicity should not play such a major part in the decision of who gets in or not. If they are qualified based on overall achievements then they should be accepted regardless of their race.
Now, in 2009, what could possibly justify the criminalization of medical marijuana, with so many reports of it’s success as a medical treatment? Is the government really protecting us from a “dangerous psychoactive substance?” Well define dangerous: marijuana has not been related to a single recorded death in the history of mankind. Furthermore, there has been no proven correlation between marijuana usage and lung cancer or death of brain cells. Although the federal government fails to acknowledge a full legalization of medical marijuana, several state legislatures have taken a stand in providing for the availability of medicine for their citizens. Perhaps the Obama Administration’s decision to not pursue federal prosecution of medical marijuana usage has influenced the 20 states who have laws concerning the decriminalization of medical marijuana, but it is reasonable to also assume that the public’s stance on marijuana has become more supportive. Indeed, the labeling of marijuana as a dangerous substance to a medicine has occurred drastically and recently. So now you’ve gone to great illegal lengths to acquire your olive oil. Not only were you forced to support a black market business, but you live in constant fear of being busted for possession of your oil. Morally, you feel guilty for disregarding the law, but living in constant pain (and snakes) is too much to handle. You now face the cruel social standards (only delinquents and dirties use olive oil) while trying to alleviate your pain and perhaps add a little flavor to your food. You wouldn’t take aspirin off the market even though anti-inflammatory drugs kill 7,600 annually, but you would provide economic support to partial treatment for cancer. I’m not asking for the government to make marijuana legal for the general public, I’m asking everyone to see past ignorance of the drug, and drop any social prejudices for the sake of individuals who suffer every day.
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Brown v. ....Brown: Film v. Theater Siblings Ryan and Molly Brown (’10 and ’12, respectively) disagree on a lot of things, but nothing compares to their lifetime debate over stage vs. film. Things got so heated over the past summer that they both left home, Molly going to New York to study stage acting, while Ryan ran away to Los Angeles to attend classes at USC’s film school. They reconciled a week before school began, but still have their arguments now and again. They agreed to have one final debate hoping to persuade the other and there fore ending their feud. Hollywood vs. Broadway, East vs. West and stage vs. film sums up the battle of Molly and Ryan Brown. I have never quarelled with my brother at such an extent, except to prove my pont that Molly Brown the stage is much better than film. Staff Writer Stage Stars are given much less glory when faced with a much harder job. Having to recreate the performance each night, while making it look brand new, is more difficult than trying until you get a perfect shot. In a so-called 'act off', it's obvious who the winner would be. Megan Fox vs. Catherine Blades, both young and attractive, only the difference is Catherine has talent. Did anyone actually know what was going on in 'Jennifer's Body'? Or even Daniel Radcliffe vs. Daniel Radcliffe. Until I saw 'the chosen one' in “Equus”, I didn't know he could actually act. It's not just the fact that he plays a teenage wizard in “Harry Potter” that wasn't believable. Radcliffe portrays a teenager who speaks to horses in “Equus”. Not only did I believe he was a troubled boy, but I thought he really could speak to animals. He had me hanging on his every word. Many stage stars try out the silver screen after first making their mark on B-way, but it's clear where they shined the brightest. Consider Lea Michele of “Glee”, who first amazed me in “Spring Awakening”. Before I could even speak, she was a 9 year old
playing young Cosette, in “Les Miserables”. Many Broadway musicals are made into box office hits. The blockbuster “Hairspray” starring Zac Efron, “Grease” with Jon Travolta, and “RENT” with mostly the original broadway cast. Many current stars were first trained in traditional theatre. My “performing arts training center” (fancy name for acting camp) Stagedoor Manor, has produced some fine examples: Natalie Portman (“V for Vendetta”), Jon Cryer (“Pretty in Pink”), Robert Downey Jr., (“Iron Man”), Mandy Moore (“A Walk to Remember”), Micheal Ian Black (“Stella”) and Zach Braff (“Scrubs”). The total feeling you get sitting in the audience on Broadway is more real than watching a special effects packed, melo-dramatic, cheesy movie. Bad shows can't survive on Broadway, they can close, in as little as a day, if your first make or break performance is not up to the standards of Broadway magic. There is no sympathy. Thousands of bad films are produced every year and they manage to make a major profit. The world of the stage evokes something Hollywood will never be able to produce: a realistic, highlyskilled, highly-competitive, work of art.
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Located on opposite sides of the country, Tinseltown and The Great White Way have produced some of the finest pieces of art ever. “Casablanca”, “The Phantom of the Opera”, “The Godfather” and “Les Miserables” are a few names, but there is no question which is greater - Hollywood. I wonder who would win in an acting battle, if there were such a thing, Sean Penn (2009 Oscar Winner) or the three little boys from “Billy Elliot” (2009 Tony Winners). “Legit” theater is a launching pad, or a farm team rather, for the big leagues: Film. I should stop here to point out that Catherine Blades is the exception to Hollywood’s reign over Broadway. “Wicked”, “Billy Elliot”, and “The Lion King”, all based off
of films, are the top three B-way box office sensations right now. This begs the question, where would Broadway be without Hollywood? Universal Pictures and Disney produced “Wicked” and “The Lion King”, respectively. “Wicked”, a spin-off of “The Wizard of Oz”, is a shame to it’s film counterpart, and “The Lion King”, although a fun show, fails to deliver the emotion the animated feature brought to us all as kids. Broadway doesn’t only use story ideas from cinema, it uses their actors as well. “A Steady Rain”, the top grossing play in the box office, starring Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig, would be nowhere without the borrowed talent. It should be noted that although Jackman did get his start in theater, he quickly jumped out of that ship to star in the blockbuster “X-Men”. Admittedly, there is a different vibe from watching live acting than on the silver screen, but would you prefer Heath Ledger be given only one take in his portrayal of The Joker? The perfection of film is why I love it so much. I still cry when I watch “The Notebook”, and the reality of live acting makes it hard to create emotions like that. When you watch film, it can take you anywhere. It takes extreme talent to make it in either place. In the end, though, it’s all the elements of a film that makes cinema so much more compelling than live shows.
The civil rights of anarchy and antichrists The defeat of the gay rights bill in Maine on November 9 marked yet another heartbreaking loss for LGBT rights activists. Maine’s referendum on the issue was watched closely by the nation as it could have marked the first time the public has stood up for equal marriage rights for gays. Daniel Williams One of the major arguments for the protecStaff Writer tion of marriage is that it is a “sacred institution” that shan’t be destroyed by those pagan homosexuals. The national demographics on the issue of gay marriage (from the Pew Forum) indicate that more than three-quarters of white evangelical Protestants (77%) and two-thirds of black Protestants (66%) oppose same-sex marriage, as do half of white mainline Protestants (50%). This is indicative that the issue of gay marriage is indeed a religious issue as well as political. Need more evidence? Most of those unaffiliated with any particular religion support same-sex marriage (60%). The sustained religious-ness of the government and its inability to operate independently of religion shouldn’t be surprising at all—politics and religion are after all inseparable—but the fact that the government is willing to take away the rights of its own citizens in face of religious pressure is downright chilling. Although the United States Constitution never mentions “God” anywhere, it would be folly to suggest that this country was not founded on the morals and principles of Christianity. Moreover, most of the laws common to all societies (punishment for stealing, murdering, rape, etc.) at least have their roots in reli-
gious morals. This has been a major argument as to why religion is a necessity in our lives; without religion there is no morality. This argument has been uttered over and over by theists everywhere, but people often fail to see the obvious false assumption in the statement. It assumes that there are only two states of man—moral with religion or immoral without religion. Furthermore, it supposes these two scenarios are mutually exclusive. Granted this statement may have had merit in 8000 B.C.E. but man has evolved since then—not physically per se but socially, certainly. We now live in a society where two non-religious parents, atheists or not, are perfectly capable of raising a good natured, moral and sane child— anyone who says otherwise is just plain ignorant. This evolution of society is analogous to what anarchists believe about the institution of government: anarchists envision a time before government, a “state of nature”, not as something desirable but a dangerous and unsafe place. Consequently, most anarchists don’t want to go back in time to this era. Instead, they see the evolution of government as a sort of necessary evil; humanity needed government to become civilized. However, now that man is civilized, he no longer needs the government to remain so. I am not an anarchist; I believe that the government is necessary and an overwhelming amount of the time a “good” institution. I believe that at one point, religion was necessary in the founding of our nation, and perhaps civili-
zation as a whole. But now we are in a state of being where the society, not religion, teaches us morality. Just imagine - if all religions were to suddenly disappear off the face of the earth, man would certainly not degrade into a barbaric species with a complete disregard for the well being of others. Instead, man would continue to live much as it has for the past few hundred years, only with fewer wars and less prejudice. In the United States Constitution it never mentions God but it does explicitly state that all men are created equal. The Constitution is not ambiguous at all about this statement. This means that any law which does not treat all men equally, i.e. prevents certain couples from marriage based on sexual orientation, is indubitably unconstitutional because it does not grant them the same rights as straight couples. In Maine, the legislature legalized gay marriage but was overturned by a referendum. This raises yet another startling question: is the government obligated to go against its own constitution, to discriminate against others, if it is the will of only a slim majority of the people? The answer is of course no. No one would argue that slavery was a just institution, that laws which discriminated against women and other minorities had a valid point or that blacks shouldn’t have been granted civil rights. Yet in all these instances of blatant disregards of individuals’ basic constitutional rights, they were supported by the majority. In the face of these historic precedents, the overarching theme is the expansion of constitutional rights to truly encompass all of humanity, not just a select few. It is somewhat ironic then that Chuck Schott, a strong opponent of gay marriage, predicted that Maine “will have its place in infamy” if the gayrights side won. I agree with you Mr. Schott, Maine will indeed have its place in infamy, as yet another state who failed to uphold the basic constitutional principles of the United States of America.
“...if all religions were to suddenly disappear off the face of the earth, man would certainly not degrade into a barbaric species with a complete disregard for the well being of others.”
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Exchange students embrace cultural difference Natalee Birchansky Staff Writer Name: Amanda Wesleha Age: 16 Grade: 11 Hometown: Taraba State, Nigeria Host family: Hartman Q: What are your future dreams and goals? A: I want to be an actress, ambassador or an inspirational speaker. Q: What are you looking forward to most this year? A: Winter, I want to build a snowman! Q: What is the biggest difference between your school in Nigeria and Wash? A: In my Nigerian school, we wear uniforms and students can bite or spank other students, but only upperclassmen can bite underclassmen, but not the other way. Also, we get too much homework here. In Nigeria, we only get four homeworks per semester. Q: Do you like American music/do they have a lot of American music in Nigeria? A: Yes. I like every kind of music, especially pop, hip-hop and jazz. In Nigeria, we listen to a lot of Chris Brown, Rihanna - that type of sound. Q: What do you miss the most? A: The food. The food here is different, and I’m not used to it, like cheese and chile. Q: How does clothing differ in Nigeria? A: In Nigeria, you can’t wear shorts at all. It some places, if you wear trousers, you get your hand cut off, but not where I live. Girls there wear dresses, but not as short as the ones here. Name: Chalotorn Khumthong Age: 15 Grade: 10 Hometown: Thailand Host family: Hopson Q: What are your future dreams or goals? A: I want to be a psychiatrist. Q: What is your favorite thing about America? A: The lifestyle here. I love America. Q: What are you looking forward to this year? A: I’m excited to go to California with my host family! Q: Are you homesick? A: Sometimes, but not really because in Thailand I live in a boarding school. Q: What is the biggest difference between your home and Wash? A: School -- in Thailand, teachers rotate and not the students.
The return of the Nielsons: there and back again Natalee Birchansky Staff Writer Mark Nielson, ’10, spent last year living in Germany with his family after his dad was offered a job there for Rockwell Collins. Through all of the challenges of being submerged into a new culture, Nielson felt the new way of schooling provided the most stress. “We were in a school that was designed for delegates of the European Union. The teaching method was more like college. Homework was assumed but not taken for points, so basically the only grades that counted were test scores,” said Nielson. In addition to a different school method, Nielson also experienced some struggle with the language barrier having only one year of German prior to moving there. “I noticed I could understand the language very well, but I found it difficult to speak German, to express myself intelligently,” said Nielson. Despite facing multiple setbacks while living in Germany, Nielson enjoyed a variety of aspects of the German culture. “Here, we’re pretty loud -- we have a lot of school spirit. There, they’re a lot more reserved. They don’t even have school sports,” said Nielson. Moving to Germany also provided Nielson with an outlet to travel to 27 different countries around Western Europe, including Italy and Croatia. Many highlights of his time spent overseas come from these trips. Although he enjoys being back in America again, he misses his German friends and the culture.
Name: Habib Mohammed Omar Age: 18 Grade: 10 Hometown: Tanzania Host family: Healy Q: What is your favorite thing about America? A: People are friendly. I like Iowa, it’s really nice. When you live here you can live peacefully, unlike in Washington D.C. where it’s really crowded and noisy. Q: What are your future dreams or goals? A: To become a linguist. I like language so far. I also study French, which is my favorite. Q: Why did you decide to partake in the exchange program? A: It teaches me many things that I didn’t know. Q: What’s the best part about the program? A: They show us many things and send us to many places. They give us the opportunity to meet important people. Q: What is the biggest difference between American and your home? A: Weather, schools, and culture. I like the schools and people here a lot. People are very nice, cheerful, helpful, and friendly even if you don’t know them. It’s quite different in Tanzania- there, people don’t really care. Name: Tiijani (TJ) Halilu Attahir Age: 16 Grade: 11 Hometown: Sokoto, Nigeria Host family: Jackson Q: What are your future dreams or goals? A: I want to become an information technologist. Q: Why did you decide to be a part of the exchange program? A: Because I want to learn different cultures, specifically America’s. Q: What has been the best part of the program? A: Culture exchange. I also liked Washington D.C. Q: What are you looking forward to the rest of the
year? A: Making a lot of friends, and maintaining my grades as high as possible. What do you miss most? My friends and school. Q: What is the biggest difference between here and Nigeria? A: The people, the school, and the weather. I don’t like the weather here; I am from the warmest part of Nigeria.
Warrior Thoughts: Studying Abroad Question: Are you interested in being a foreign exchange student, studying abroad, or living in another country? If so, where and why? “Yes. Germany, because I would love to just experience more of the culture and have some good food while I’m at it!”
-Gabrielle Pickering, ‘13
“No. It might be kind of fun, but I don’t want to live abroad that long.”
-Max Versteegh, ‘12
“Yes, in an Arab country. It’s amazing challenging yourself by living in a different culture and seeing their perspective on things.”
-Amanda Dauod, ‘11
“I’d like to be in the Peace Corps after college and live abroad. It sounds like tons of work and difficult living conditions, but to actually help people where they need it most would be amazing.”
-Maria Welch, ‘10
“Yeah, absolutely. I would love to study theatre in London or Renaissance theatre in Italy somewhere.”
-Bailey Sande, ‘10
“Yes. I want to go to Japan to see their advancements in technology and to have true Ramen.”
-Michael Eleyniczak, ‘12
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Germs 101.
Bacteria is one-celled and can survive and reproduce outside and inside of bodies. Commonly known as infections, bacteria is the source of sore throats, tonsillitis, strep, ear infections, cavities and pneumonia .
The CDC estimates that 1.5 million cases of acquired infections occur each year. -www.touchfree.com
Virus Viruses can only grow and reproduce when they reside in a living cell. However viruses are typically found on doorknobs and counters. Chicken pox, measles and the flu are types of viruses.
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1,000 bacteria can become 16,000 in an hour. -www.i-openr.com
Fungi Fungi are made up of multiple cells that live off of plants and animals and are found thriving in damp and warm environments. Athlete’s foot is caused by fungi.
Protozoa
A virus can live on a surface or object such as a desk or telephone for 48 hours. -www. livestrong. com
Protozoa is one-celled and resides in moist conditions spreading illnesses through water. Protozoa can lead to intestinal infections such as diarrhea, nausea and belly pain.
“I take Flinstone Vitamins everyday,” said Charlie Hammond, ’11.
Wash your hands!
Graphic by Keile Wahle & Trevor Polk
“I take two showers every day,” said Brandon Besong, ’11.
“I’m const and I carry with me al Althoff, ’1
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Focus Colds are most commonly transmitted through hand contact as opposed to kissing or being sneezed on. -www.highlighthealth. com
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Ways to stay germ-free Lauren Kelley Staff Writer Every year, we are faced with the constant challenge of staying healthy during the cold and flu seasons. However, with the growing number of confirmed H1N1 cases, this year may prove to be even more difficult than most. In October, the World Health Organization reported almost 400,000 cases of the virus and over 4,700 deaths worldwide since it was first identified. This increase in illness is affecting a wide variety of organizations. It is impinging on the attendance records at many schools. It is affecting hospitals as they juggle treating patients and giving out vaccines. Even hand sanitizer companies, such as Purell, are taking a hit. One statistic shows that an estimated three million kilograms of hand sanitizer were shipped this year which is significantly lower than the one million kilograms sent last year. Students and teachers at Washington are taking extra steps to keep themselves healthy. Mrs. Dawson, one of the school’s language arts teachers, says she has been more careful than in past years to keep her classroom as germ-free as possible. She now keeps a large bottle of hand sanitizer, which all teachers were given earlier this year by the PTA, in her room. She also reports using disinfectant on door handles as well as on the desks to eliminate germs. Elizabeth Matus, ’10, says she focuses on keeping her immune system healthy. “I try to get lots of sleep and I drink a ton of orange juice,” said Matus, ’10. There are many more simple ways students can prevent an unwanted illness. Covering your mouth when coughing or sneezing can prevent the spread of germs to those around you. Keeping a travel-sized hand sanitizer in your backpack or car can also be an easy tool. Stress is one factor many do not consider when attempting to stay healthy. High stress levels tend to weaken the immune system. Exercising, listening to soothing music or reading are just a few ways to combat stress. Dressing appropriately for the temperatures can also help. Wearing an inadequate amount of clothing can cause body temperature to drop, leaving you more vulnerable to illness. Eating and sleeping habits can also have a large impact on your immune system. Foods with vitamins A, C and E, such as milk, eggs, citrus fruits, vegetables and nuts, can help strengthen the immune system. Drinking plenty of fluids is also critical. Students should also try to get at least seven hours of sleep each night. Not only does this help with grades and homework, but it is also a good way to maintain a healthy immune system.
Teaching is considered the job with the most germs in America. -www.webmd. com
“I wash my hands a lot and try to hold my breath when someone sneezes,” said Abbey Overland, ’11.
“I don’t touch anything or anyone and I take Vitamin C packets everyday,” said Kenzy Lewis, ’10.
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Runner back on track: returns to Washington Lily Gasway Staff Writer Eveline Niyokwizigigwa, ’11, recently moved back to Cedar Rapids after spending a year in Arizona. Her family moved to Arizona because her father knew family and friends in the area. They moved back because Niyokwizigigwa’s brothers live in Cedar Rapids and their family wanted to live together. Other than the heat, one of the biggest differences Niyokwizigigwa noticed between Arizona and Iowa was the schooling. “The school there was very boring. They didn’t do so well in sports. They were not dedicated to school. It was different because here at Washington,
everyone is dedicated to school and wants to learn,” Niyokwizigigwa said. The transitions of moving haven’t been too difficult for Niyokwizigigwa. Although she just missed cross country season, she’s very excited for track season to come, and the coaches are glad to have her back. “I am very glad to see her return and hope she is as well to rejoin our team in the spring,” said Frank Scherrman, track coach. “Eveline is very versatile; she can run anything from the 200 meter to the 1500 meter. She will give us some valuable depth this spring.” Niyokwizigigwa’s running experiences at her school in Arizona were very different from those at Washington. “It was different because I won a lot. Here, I have competition, so it makes me run better,” said Niyokwizigigwa. Niyokwizigigwa is glad to be back at Washington and looks forward to the rest of the year.
Photo courtesy of: Kate Baustian
Eveline Niyokwizigigwa, ’11, competes for the Warrior track team during the 2008 track season, before moving to Arizona.
Dvorak thrives in and out of Wash classroom Natalie Neppl Staff Writer
Photo by: Lauren Johnson
Kristina Dvorak, art teacher, shares her passion for art with Mariah Steinburg-Garner, ’10.
Kristina Dvorak, Washington art teacher, began developing a love for art as a child. By high school, she had come to realize she wanted her career to be centered around art. Throughout her childhood, Dvorak had the opportunity to experience a lot of art in her household. “My mom was a ceramicist and we had an art studio in our house. I spent a lot of time watching her growing up,” said Dvorak. Now Dvorak teaches Drawing, Photography, and Photoshop at Washington. She has been at Wash for five years and plans to continue art for the rest of her life, whether teaching or not. “She has helped me to pursue art by introducing me to many new techniques,” said art student Brittany Ficken, ’10. Although she partakes in many different types of art, Dvorak most enjoys collage, mixed media work, and combinations of painting and photography as one. She has had a great deal of recognizable success with her work. Dvorak’s art has been in The Des Moines Arts Festival and several other notable regional art shows. Similar to her early years, Dvorak has her own studio at home today, and she thoroughly enjoys devoting time to creating art outside of school.
Ghosh receives international award Sanju Sathian Staff Writer Cedar Rapids doctor and philanthropist Dr. Chirantan Ghosh has received another award to add to his collection. Ghosh, father of Washington student Neel Ghosh, ’11, and oncologist has won the Hind Rattan (“Jewel of India”). The Hind Rattan was awarded to him for his philanthropic work in India and the United States. The Ghosh family plans to attend an award ceremony honoring Ghosh’s work in New Delhi, India, on January 25, 2010. The ceremony has been held annually since 1982 by the International Congress of Non-Resident Indians, where 30 Indians are awarded for their outstanding contributions to society. Ghosh has motivated Washington students by instigating the A.P. Anna Purna Scholarship and donating laptops for certain A.P. science classes. In addition, he has also helped the Cedar Rapids community by feeding the homeless and providing technology access for parts of Cedar Rapids. Apart from the community, Ghosh helps his patients everyday with making the right choices about treatments, drugs, chemotherapy, financial decisions and general health.
“I’m really proud of what he’s accomplished...”
-- Neel Ghosh, ’11
“My parents told me when you get a lot of money, God tests you, and it is up to you to do your best, to live up to that test, and that is what I do every day. It is my belief and I live my life by this,” said Ghosh. As of now, Dr. Ghosh has no immediate plans or philanthropic ideas to help the community, but he said, “I get an idea or see a need, and I respond to it. It’s that simple.” “It’s surreal knowing that someone in your own house that you interact with everyday just won an international award. I’m really proud of what he’s accomplished and that he’s being recognized for it,” said Neel Ghosh.
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The controversy behind the Twilight craze Surveyor staff writer, Mackenzie Hepker examines our nation’s infatuation with entertainment’s most famous fictional couple.
Mackenzie Hepker Staff Writer Over the past 4 years, Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight saga has made a drastic impression on the teenage world of literature. Within the series’ tremendous popularity, quite a controversy over the romance featured in the novels has emerged. While many female readers swoon over their mental conception of Edward, the central male character (and vampire) of the books who devotes his eternal life to loving 17-year-old Bella Swan, others find the relationship at the center of the story to be dysfunctional and unrealistic. In some cases, they believe it alters young girls’ views of “true love” or “the perfect man”. Is Bella and Edward’s love blind, or pure and omniscient? Readers’ opinions clash vehemently. Many Twilight readers will rush to the defense of its fictitious characters and their creator, bristling at even the slightest criticism. These so-called “rabid fan girls” are in abundance across the nation, and they, like Bella, will defend Edward to the end because they, too, find themselves dazzled by his character. Some fans, however, enjoy the series for more pragmatic reasons. Caroline Thome, ‘10, for example, assures that while she loves the books, she does not fawn over Edward. “The series is the perfect escape,” said Thome, “The dumb teenage angst plus humor makes it an easy pick-upand-read.” Though many are content with Twilight as surface entertainment, it draws harsh criticism from other readers. Young Feminists president, Emma Caster, ‘10, states that from a feminist point of view, Bella Swan is “pretty much an empty nothing”. She criticizes Meyer’s portrayal of Bella as the perfect woman and cites that she is treated as a good person because she cooks and cleans for her father. She also blasts the character of herself, pointing out her utter dependence on the romantic interests in her life. “Without these boys she’s fawning over, she can’t even function,” said Caster. “Nothing implies she’s a strong female character.” Caster also denounces Bella’s relationship with Edward, deeming it “horribly violent.” “Edward is really abusive and just abandons her, and she just forgives all of his issues,” said Caster. Senior Editor of The Washington Literary Press, Erika Narhi-M, ‘10, reprimands the series from a literary point of view, saying that Meyer’s style of writing is immature
Upcoming Events Nov. 21- The Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre presents the children’s opera Brundibar at CSPS, 1 and 3 p.m.
Nov. 25- Walt Disney’s newest animated feature, The Princess and the The Frog, hits the big screen.
Nov. 27- Metalcore band, The Devil Wears Prada, plays at the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines, 7 p.m.
Dec. 7- American rock singer-songwriter and musician, Jackson Browne, performs at the Des Moines Civic Center, 7:30 p.m.
and lacking in depth. Acclaimed horror writer, Stephen King, couldn’t agree more. He has bluntly ripped Stephenie Meyer in interviews, comparing her to the creator of the Harry Potter series, JK Rowling. “Both Rowling and Meyer, they’re speaking directly to young people,” King told USA Today, “The real difference is that JK Rowling is a terrific writer and Stephenie Meyer can’t write worth a darn. She’s not very good.” Despite his disdain for the series, he understands its allure to the intended audience. “People are attracted by the stories, by the pace,” he said, “It’s exciting and thrilling and it’s not particularly threatening because it’s not overtly sexual.” In contrast to King’s theory, some readers are frustrated by the sexual tension and lack of physical contact. “It takes three books for it to happen,” said Narhi-M, “All of this stupid build up; and then it’s just like, ‘boom’, the next day, as normal.” Despite these numerous criticisms, the Twilight legacy continues to thrive. 25 million books have been sold worldwide and the movie, Twilight (2008) grossed at about 380 million dollars, winning 19 awards in the process. New Moon opens Nov. 20, and the book on which it is based, like its predecessor, has been highly criticized for romanticising what seems like pure co-dependence that can lead to reckless actions. One can only speculate about the reactions of fans and critics alike to this adaption of the second book of a controversial series.
Warrior Thoughts:
Are YOU a Twilight fan? “Of course, “Twilight” is like the Harry Potter of love stories because it depicts everything a girl could want in a guy. Unfortunately there is never going to be a real Edward Cullen.” -Olivia VanAntwerp, ‘12
“I was for the first two books in middle school, then I grew up and stopped ‘worshipping’ fictional characters.” -Morgan Hageman, ‘11
“The only reason I believe girls like “Twilight” is because they believe that somewhere out there, there is a guy like Edward. Sorry, that doesn’t exist...” -Logan O’Neal, ‘11
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Readers across the nation are infatuated with the romance between Edward and Bella, but does the story convey an dysfunctional ideal?
“Embarrassingly enough, yes. I got into them when I was in the 8th grade and always waited for the next one to come out. They just reel you in, beginning to end.” -Phoebe Adolphson, ‘10
A&E Teacher Spotlight: Marlyse Strait Katharine Goodwin Staff Writer Language arts teacher and former Washington High School student, Marlyse Strait, answers a few questions about how her entertainment preferences have changed through the years. When did you graduate from Wash? After Mr. Williams, but before Dr. McMann... What was your favorite book as a teenager? I liked A Tale of Two Cities and enjoyed a lot of Steinbeck’s books. Anything by Mark Twain; Huckleberry Finn in particular. I was a big fan of Mark Twain through a lot of my junior high and high school years. What books have you read recently? Once school begins, I don’t have much free time to read. I enjoy anything by David Sedaris and his books are compilations of essays. I’ve read a few from his newest book, When You Are Engulfed in Flames. Leonard Pitts’ essays are always thought provoking and so well-written. What was your favorite essay that you read in high school? I don’t recall reading many essays in high school, but I do remember reading a few of Twain’s essays. I think I just read them on my own; they were not in the curriculum. Twain has a biting satirical tone and I enjoyed a lot of his commentaries on education and religion. What essays do most enjoy teaching? I love Black Men in Public Spaces by Brent Staples. I like how Staples allows the reader to understand what if feels to be feared/stereotyped. Although he is referencing his experience in the 70’s, the gist of his experiences are still relevant.
What was your least favorite book in high school? The Stranger by Albert Camus. I don’t remember why, I just didn’t like it. What was your all-time least favorite book? If I don’t like a book, I generally stop reading it. I have been in a book club for 20 years, so there are some duds now and then. I didn’t like Gilead by Marlilyn Robinson, I think. Then I ended up sitting next to her at a fundraiser for the public library. I felt a little guilty. Students have commented on all the Beatles posters around your room; were you a Beatles fan in high school? Actually, I think the Beatles were broken up by then or on their way. The Beatles were probably more elementary or early junior high. How do your entertainment preferences affect your teaching? I enjoy live theater and have been fortunate enough to see many Broadway productions. I try to encourage students to attend plays whether it be their own school or other productions at Brucemore or TCR.
Language arts teacher, Marlyse Strait, has changed a lot since she was a Washington student, but her passion for reading has persisted as a major influence in her life. Photo by Lauren Johnson
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Viewers respond Glee-fully to prime time’s new hit show Isaac Halyard Staff Writer Characterized by pubescent teenage drama and an oh-sobubbly musical plotline, America’s latest entertainment fad appears to fall into the genre of musical movies and shows that are current favorites within a 4 to 10 age demographic. This is prime time television on a Wednesday night, though, and it’s too late for Toddler Timmy to be watching High School Musical. Instead, it’s his 16-year-old sister watching Glee. The musical comedy-drama, Glee, has earned immediate love from viewers nationwide. Unlike many other shows and movies of a similar style, Glee has found lovers in all age groups and earned itself a spot on prime-time television. Glee’s pilot episode was broadcast this spring on Fox. The show was later picked up by the network, and aired earlier this fall. The plotline focuses on a high school Spanish teacher who becomes the director of an Ohio high school’s glee club, which is essentially a group organized to sing together. The relationships between members of the club, students and teachers of the school provide a substantial amount of drama for the Glee story. Although it is often compared to High School Musical, Glee prides itself on the numerous disparities that separate it from the Disney favorite. How Glee accomplishes this distinction runs parallel to the reasons that the show has become so popular within older age groups. Glee offers an approach to high school life that has earned support from many students.
“Glee stands out from High School Musical because the plot is more realistic and it’s easier for high schoolers to relate with,” said Jenny Vestle, ’12. Though frequent outbursts of well-rehearsed songs may not provide a spitting image of high school, the Glee-tastic arrangements of popular music keep people coming back for more. From Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing”, to Kanye West’s “Gold Digger”, the musical mastery of Glee never falls short of viewers’ expectations. The show’s popularity is also an effect of the creation of a fundamentally well-made television show. The cast and writers of Glee continuously pump out episodes that people can’t stop talking about. “The character relationships are great. I think the love/ hate relationship between the gym teacher and the germaphobic lady is classic,” said Sam Kacena, ’11. For some viewers, the connection of Glee to the theater provides a small taste of Broadway at home. Lead actress Lea Michele has taken her experience from critically acclaimed shows such as “Spring Awakening” and “Ragtime” to the national stage of Glee. Twists, turns and exciting developments within the plotline create a viewing experience that has many people begging for more. This week’s cancellation of Glee due to the World Series caused an uproar within the show’s enormous fan base. It seems that for many people, America’s pastime has nothing to do with a bat and a ball, but rather a song and a voice.
Wash Glee viewers report that, while they are entertained by the show’s peppy musical numbers, it is the relatable character relationships that keep them hooked.
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Photo Challenge//Photo Challenge//Photo Challenge//Photo Challenge These photos are nearly identical... but can you find the six things that make them different? Answers on page 4.
Photos by Lauren Manninen
Plan for a great fall break with Surveyor’s healthy tips for Thanksgiving day Joey Mescher Staff Writer
lation. Today, almost one turkey is raised for each person in the US. Healthy tips for the holidays include planning for the big Thanksgiving meal. A few A Thanksgiving meal these days isn’t the days before Thanksgiving, start eating a little less most healthy thing in the world, and along with the than average, but do not skip meals. Eating heartier cold weather, staying healthy during the break can breakfasts and lunches, and a lighter dinner helps be a challenge. compensate for the upcoming feast. On the day of A typical meal on Thanksgiving doesn’t Thanksgiving, eat breakfast and lunch like usual to start out healthy from the beginning. American eliminate extreme Council on Exercise hunger at dinner, says that on averand give you energy Turkey Day Food Facts age, 3000 calories for the day. A well are consumed by balanced plate of At A Glance: one person during food includes half a -An average of 3000 calories are consumed by one person a holiday meal. The plate of vegetables, most common food during a holiday meal a quarter plate of choices on Thankslean meat, and the giving are turkey, -A single turkey wing contains 238 calories. rest can be a starch mashed potatoes like potatoes. Also, & gravy, stuffing, taking off the skin -About one turkey is raised for every single person in the corn, cranberry on your turkey United States. sauce, bread, and a helps get rid of undesert like pumpkin necessary fat. When -On average, one pound is gained by each American during or apple pie. choosing a dessert, Thanksgiving, this weight is not usually lost throughout the year. According to Unikeep in mind that versity of Illinois pumpkin pie is Board of Trustees, often the healthiest one turkey wing with skin contains 238 calories. choice, but try to stay clear of the bigger pieces. ExPotatoes start out as a healthy starch, but when they ercise is a great thing and should be taken advantage are covered in butter or gravy, the healthiness of the of with large groups. Some families enjoy a game of potatoes disappears. football or sledding with Albert Carr to get exercise The consumption of turkey by Americans and have fun. has increased 108% since 1970, and the numbers Thanksgiving does not have to be an allare only growing. In 1920, turkey growers only you-can-eat buffet. Smaller portions of healthier raised one turkey for every 29 people in the popufoods can make for an enjoyable meal and holiday.
Low-Fat Gingersnap Pumpkin Pie Crust Ingredients: -1 3/4 gingersnap crumbs -2 1/2 teaspoons reduced-calorie stick margarine, melted -2 tablespoons granulated sugar -Cooking spray Filling: -1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree -3/4 cup packed brown sugar -1 tablespoon cornstarch -1 teaspoon ground cinnamon -1 teaspoon vanilla extract -1/4 teaspoon salt -1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg -2 large egg whites, lightly beaten -1 large egg, lightly beaten -1 12 oz. can evaporated fat-free milk Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees 2. To prepare crust, combine first 3 ingredients in a bowl; toss with a fork until moist. Press into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pie plate coated with cooing spray. Bake at 325 degrees for 5 minutes; cool on a wire rack.
3. To prepare filling, combine sweet potato and next five ingredients in a bowl. Pour into prepared crust. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Nutrition Facts: -295 calories -8.2 grams of fat -6.6 grams of protein -50 grams carbs
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Sports Living in fantasy land....
Fantasy sports fill free time of Warrior athletes Joe Eken Staff Writer
Graphic by Alexandra Bergman
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Place at the state meet of swimmer Sami Puk, ’10, in the 100 backstroke. Puk swam the event in 1:00.31.
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Wins at Kingston Stadium by the varsity Warrior football team, who won every game played on their home field this season.
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Consecutive years both the men and women’s cross country teams have qualified for the state meet.
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Blocks this season by junior volleyball player Layloni Beard, according to QuikStats.com
Out of every 22,000 people in the United States only one will become a professional athlete. For the rest of us, connection to the world of pro sports is often limited. However, in recent years a new door has opened to get fans more involved in the games than ever before: the birth of fantasy sports. The basic idea behind fantasy sports is fairly simple. Individuals assemble teams of professional players and use their statistics to gain points. The better the numbers an actual player puts up each week, the more points the team owner gets and the more likely he is to beat the other owners in his league. While the idea originated as early as 1962, fantasy sports did not really catch fire until the turn of the century when the rise of personal computers and the Internet facilitated a boom in the industry. Nowadays these fantasy spectacles are more prominent than ever before. The major sports networks spend almost as much time analyzing fantasy options as they do the actual sporting events, and recent estimates put the number of people participating in fantasy football last year at around 19 million. This novel concept has drawn in fans of all
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ages. From 40-year-olds who track their team daily while wearing their favorite player’s uniform to kids young enough to still be in elementary school, fantasy sports have found their way into our culture, including Washington High School. Jeremy Corbett, ’10, has been playing fantasy football for three years and this year is in a league with fellow seniors Banning Young, Eric Owens, Sam Seyfer, Filipe Camarotti, Zach Kramer, Jack Kohn, Tyler Hubler and Trevor Polk. There are a variety of reasons why the group got together, but for Corbett one stands out in particular. “We do it because we’re men,” he said. Young also feels it adds a little spice to watching the games each weekend. “It gets you more into the sport. Sometimes you even have to root for a team you’re not really a fan of,” said Young. Although the fantasy football craze can become a time drain similar to that of Facebook or MySpace, both Corbett and Young have managed to keep it from controlling their lives. Corbett says he only spends about 15 minutes a week on his virtual team. He puts together a starting lineup each Saturday. Young spends slightly more time keeping tabs. He stays updated on all of the teams each Sunday and checks for trades about once a day. The competition fuels some disagreements among the participants - Young assures others that Adrian Peterson is the best player to have, while Corbett asserts that Tom Brady is much more valuable - but the student-owners always manage to enjoy themselves. “We do it just to have fun,” said Corbett.
The major sports networks spend almost as much time analyzing fantasy options as they do the actual sporting events.
Warrior Spotlight: Zoey Dietz 1. How long have you been swimming? I have been swimming for nine years, since I was eight. I started with lessons and then joined a club team and have been swimming ever since. 2. Do you participate in other sports? I haven’t participated in other sports at Wash, but I’m thinking about going out for track this spring. 3. What is your favorite part of swimming for Washington? Definitely the team bonding. We do a lot of fun stuff like dying towels and every year we go to the police station. It’s a great way to get to know your teammates outside of the pool. 4. How do you prepare for a big meet? We always have a pasta dinner the night before and then have a short practice the morning of our big meets to get warmed up. 5. What do you like to eat before a meet? In the morning I usually have a bagel and some fruit. 6. How do you keep from getting nervous before an important race? I talk to my coach and focus on what I need to do. 7. What do you do to wind down after a meet? I grab some food, maybe hang out with friends, and then go home and relax and go to bed. 8. Does the Washington swim team have any traditions? We have many traditions. My favorite is the donut relay which is the 400 freestyle relay where we used the powdered sugar from a doughnut as war paint and then Coach Tyler eats the doughnut while he gives us a speech and tries not to spit doughnut all over us. 9. Who has been your favorite coach of alltime? I don’t have a favorite. I have had so many and
Zoey Dietz ’10 Varsity Swimming they are all great coaches. 10. What has been the most exciting moment of this season? When our 400 freestyle relay won first place at regionals. 11. What is your hardest practice? Our hardest practice this year was a four-hour practice where we had to swim for three hours and did dry land for one and we had to run the big loop. 12. What is your favorite event to swim? My favorite high school event is the 100 backstroke. 13. Who is your favorite professional athlete? I don’t have a favorite pro athlete, but if I did it would be Lewis Hamilton. 14. What is your favorite sports movie? We Are Marshall. 15. Do you plan on swimming after you graduate? I haven’t decided yet if I am going to swim in college, but if I don’t I am definitely going to continue swimming recreationally. 16. What is the best part of having a sister on the team? I have someone there to support me all the time no matter what.
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RoughRiders invade the halls of Washington
Washington’s two hockey teams well into their 2009 season Abby Varn Staff Writer
Football, cross country, swimming and golf typically consume the fall sports talk around Washington. Hockey is finding its place this year. Recently a lot more attention has been given to the Cedar Rapids hockey team, the RoughRiders. A majority of the new spotlight is thanks to Washington’s hockey transfers and science teacher Heather Adams, who flaunts her support to her students. The seven RoughRiders who transferred to Washington this year have successfully brought attention to their team, but this
Photo courtesy of Alec Bjornson
A RoughRider faces off against his opponent from Dubuque at a recent game at The Stable.
Local paper lacks local coverage Maddy Becker Sports Editor Across the nation, local newspapers are shrinking or shutting down entirely as readers turn to the Internet rather than their Daily Herald to keep informed. The Cedar Rapids Gazette is among the affected and is coping by reducing in size. The editors have made tough decisions about what to cover. The sports page has undergone major changes in the process. In the past, a subscriber could open the paper and see full results from a volleyball game: players with game-high digs, blocks and spikes. The Gazette also used to list the top ten finishers at each cross country meet and the top five runners from each local school. The Gazette has ceased printing many of these statistics, which were very rewarding for athletes who searched for their names amidst the tiny print after a successful night on the court or course. Now The Gazette only prints the scores of volleyball games and only lists the top three finishers at each cross country race, which often ends up being the same runners week after week. In addition to ending their in-depth statistical coverage, The Gazette no longer publishes an All-Metro feature. Up until last year, athletes given the honor of being named to the First All-Metro team in their respective sport were featured in a full-page spread at the end of their season. Last year the All-Metro team photos were available online. This year no photos will be taken.
Why feature fullpage spreads about the NBA and MLB, full of information most fans would rather read in ESPN magazine?
does not overshadow the Warriors who Rough Rider Facts have competed Season record in the past years. The RoughRiders USHL Riders: 7-5 Midwest high school High School Riders: 1-2-1 league, previously Next home game known as the “Mustangs,” have USHL Riders: November 20 received some extra at 7:05 notice too. High School Riders: Decem“It seems like I hear about hockey ber 11 at 7:45 a lot more this year. Ticket price I’m glad it’s getting USHL Riders: $7-$17 more respect,” said Erin Briggie, ’10. High School Riders: Free The hockey season begins late October and runs through late February. The teams average one to two games per week. Most of the games are on the weekends but with travel time and some on weekdays, the players have to find the balance between school and hockey. “It’s a long season,” said Lee Goodlove, ’10, who plays for the high school league. Head coach Mark Carlson and assistant coaches, Jeff Dwyer and Peter Samargia, have successfully led the RoughRiders to seven wins out of their first ten games. The high school league has competed in three games. Head coach Chad Horner and assistant coaches, Mike Veit and Ben Wiemerslage, have led the team to one victory, one loss, and one tie. This RoughRiders team includes five Washington Warriors: Sam Kacena, ’11, Joe Eken, ’11, Lee Goodlove, ’10, Tim Kigin, ’10, and Alec Bjornsen, ’10. Bjornsen was recognized as a team leader in the last game against Souix City, on Nov. 1. Both RoughRiders teams compete at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena, known as “The Stable”. The teams will play Sioux City Nov. 20 at The Stable, and Washington students are encouraged to go support the Warrior hockey players.
So, what has The Gazette been covering instead? Out of 40 articles running from October 28 to 30, 37 covered men’s sports, and 24 of those were about football. Only 11 were about local high school sports, one of which was so brief it should probably not even be included. The Gazette claims everything that was once in the paper regarding high school athletics can be found on their prep sports website, but anyone who has visited iowaprepsports.com knows this simply is not true. Furthermore, a printed-off photo or article lacks the nostalgia of a hand-clipped black and white copy for those athletes wishing to send their relatives a copy or save an article for a scrapbook. Of course people in Cedar Rapids are interested in professional sports. But if The Gazette is concerned about shrinking readership, why have full-page spreads about the NBA and MLB, full of information that most fans would rather read in ESPN magazine? It would make much more sense for The Gazette to focus on local sports and provide information that national and regional news outlets do not cover. The reason people subscribe to The Gazette is for the local coverage - to read about issues affecting the city, news about schools and local businesses, crazy letters to the editors, and articles about their friends participating in high school athletics. The Gazette should reshift their focus to where it belongs before the buzzer sounds and the game is over.
The Gazette sports coverage: a breakdown -College football: ten articles -Professional football: five articles -Professional baseball: four articles -High school football: nine articles -College men’s basketball: three articles -College wrestling: two articles -NASCAR: two articles -Professional basketball: one article -College women’s basketball: one article -Hunting: one article -High school volleyball: one article -High school diving: one article
Hockey 101:
Key terms to know before you head to The Stable Assist: helping a player set up for a goal. Back check: a defender slowing down or hindering an opponent. Body check: to slow down or knockdown an offensive player. Crease: the semi-circle painted in front of the goal. Faceoff: restarting the play, where the referee drops the puck between two opposing players. Forecheck: keeping opponents on defense while trying to regain control of the puck. Hat trick: when one player scores three goals in one game. Power play: when one team has more players on the ice, due to a penalty. Slap shot: shooting the puck with a full back swing. Wrist shot: propelling the puck off the blade of the stick with a quick wrist-flick.
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A look ahead... Winter sports begin! As the thermostat begins to drop and Christmas music fills the radio waves, Washington’s winter sports teams are gearing up for their seasons. The men’s basketball team begins their winter with the traditional Jamboree at Jefferson on November 30. Last year, the men posted a 16-7 overall record and went 11-5 in the Mississippi Valley Conference. The 2008-2009 season was the first year for Coach Brad Metzger, who was credited for bringing “Indiana-style basketball” to Washington after coaching in the state for eight years. Metzger’s first year was a major change from the Warrior’s 4-17 record the year before. Led by Coach Frank Howell, the women’s basketball team surprised some fans last year with a 14-8 overall record, despite graduating a strong senior class the year before. This year, the team returns eight of its thirteen varsity roster members, including Tia Dawson, ’11, who averaged 7.9 rebounds per game last season. The men’s swim team placed fourth in the state meet last year and won their 27th consecutive district title. Led by Coach Chris Cruise, the swim team returns Joe Gallet, ’10, who was the state champion in the 100 yard breastroke and Morgan Barnes, ’12, who placed 10th in the 500 yard freestyle and 15th in the 200 yard freestyle at the state meet last season.
Sports Warriors step up Athletes play hard in post-season competition Ian Fischer Staff Writer Football player Alex Carr, ’11, scored a sixty yard touchdown against North Scott and came to the sideline bleeding all over his mouth. Carr was then sent back onto the field with the special teams for the kickoff. It was at that moment Cole Rhatigan, ’11, had a sudden realization. “During important games, you need to step up and get tough. Playoff games are a lot more intense: harder hits, more passion. Everyone is fighting to survive,” said Rhatigan. The theme of stepping up occurred throughout the end of October as many Warrior teams strove toward state competitions. The varsity football team won their sub-state game against North Scott on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at Kingston and followed up with a first round playoff win against Kennedy the next Monday. Even with all of the emotions surrounding the games, Rhatigan said AJ Puk, ’13, kept the team loose with his sarcasm. The football team’s hopes were dashed in the quarterfinals by top-ranked City High in a 35-14 loss. Also dealing with the pressure of competition was the
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Warrior women’s swim team. sure helped. “As you walk to the block, you look at all the other girls “Having the team get eighth in the meet was special,” and other coaches: it’s intimidating, everyone is relying said Marshall. “I feel like we could have gotten anywhere on you, they want you to succeed,” said swimmer Greta from sixth to thirteenth because there were so many Oldach, ’10. “You have the feeling in the back of your teams, but eighth is just fine.” head that if you don’t do your best, you will not only The men’s eighth place was an improvement from ninth disappoint others, but yourself as well.” last year, and the women’s team finished twelfth, the same The swimmers had to deal with those nerves at their place they earned in 2008. regional meet on Oct. 31. Times at regionals determine The Warrior women’s volleyball team ended their season if swimmers qualify for the state swim meet. One buzzer, with a 3-2 loss to Southeast Polk in a sub state match at one chance to prove if the endless hours in the pool home and finished with a 30-10 record. have paid off. Slipping into the water, Oldach felt the fastest she had felt in a long time. In fact, her 50 freestyle time was the fastest time she had ever posted. The Warrior women’s swim team ended up with a combined score that placed them in third, behind Linn-Mar and Kennedy, with several individual and relay events qualifying for state. The swim team pulled ahead of LinnMar in the state meet, finishing 15th overall. It was an hour and a half drive for the men’s varsity cross country team from their Des Moines hotel to the state meet in Fort Dodge, but according to Andy Marshall, ’10, it was well worth it. “If you can’t be partying in Cedar Rapids, you gotta do your best to replicate it, that is why Connor (O’Neil, ’10) brought the strobe light and bubble machine,” said Marshall. Photo courtesy of Connor O’Neil Partying helped ease the nerves of many of the runners, along with the Men’s cross country runners Rob Hogg, ’12, (far right) and Saromo white Russian beads Coach Harte Mugisha, ’11, (far left) race at the state cross country meet in Fort provided. Although Marshall wasn’t Dodge on October 31. certain if they were legal, he said they
Upcoming Warrior Athletic Events November 20 Women’s basketball jamboree at Kennedy November 30 Men’s basketball jamboree at Jefferson December 1 Women’s basketball at home against Prairie Men’s swimming Metro Invite at Kennedy December 4 Men’s basketball at home against Bettendorf
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Wake-up call in the weight room Jill Broghammer Staff Writer 5:59 am: Alarm goes off, “I just closed my eyes!” 6:05 am: Brush teeth and roll out of bed. 6:15 am: Jump in the car and pick up teammates to go to practice. 6:30 am: Practice starts, “We have to do how many laps around the track?” 8:00 am: Second hour class starts, “I’ll just close my eyes for a second…” This is a typical morning for many football and volleyball players who have been in early bird weightlifting the entire fall term. These dedicated athletes put in hours of work before the sun even rises. The early bird weightlifting class varies day to day. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays the class goes to the weight room to lift weights. Tuesdays the class usually runs either in the gym or outside if weather permits. Thursdays involve agility exercises where the class does different exercises in the gym, such as jumps, abs and push ups. On game days, the volleyball team or football team will go to the wrestling room and play dodgeball while the rest of the class does their usual workout. “Weightlifting keeps me in shape year-round,” said volleyball player Marci Novak, ’10. Novak enjoys the class and feels it is good preparation for next year when she plans to play volleyball at the collegiate level. By putting in the extra hours, the athletes gain an edge on their opponents. “It definitely makes us better,” said Novak. “We spend more time together and put more time in. It gives us that extra motivation and determination because we’ve worked harder than other teams.”
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