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CONSECUTIVE DISTRICT WIN
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s urveyors. mission The Surveyor is established as a school-sponsored open forum dedicated to informing and entertaining its readers. The staff will report as fairly and well-balanced as possible. All activities and news will be covered to the best of the staff’s ability. The Surveyor accepts the Society of Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics as the basis for good journalism. Readers are encouraged to express their viewpoints through guest editorials. The Surveyor also welcomes letters to the editor, with these guidelines: it is not libelous or obscene, it explains the material clearly, it is not longer than 500 words, and that it is signed.
non-discrimination policy It is the policy of the Cedar Rapids Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (employment only), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (students/program only) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. District employees with questions or a grievance related to this policy should contact Jill Cirivello, Director of Human Resources, 319-558-2421; jcirivello@cr.k12.ia.us. Students and others should contact Aaron Green, Director of Student Equity, 319-558-2964; agreen@cr.k12.ia.us. The District mailing address is 2500 Edgewood Rd NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405-1015.
editors Francesca Hidalgo-Wohlleben, Editor-in-Chief Grant Kamin, Managing and Opinions Editor Madeline Berg, Business Editor Kiran Misra, News Editor MJ Kamin, Profiles Editor Shanay Gonder, Arts and Entertainment Editor Kitty McGurk, Life and Style Editor Peter Holmes & Gavin Jones, Sports Editors Hannah Jonasson, Photo Editor Reid Rossberger, Freelance Editor
reporters Nick Corbett Michelle Zumhof Bridget Williams Anna Rizer Willow Evans
Ian Schweiger Eric Loeffelholtz John Kopec Amy Wilkie Andrew Watkins
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Kitty’s corner Senior crush
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FBOM Wash gymnasts Opera singers
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The Casino Speech Food in cafeteria
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Life & Style Profiles
Opinions
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A Xavier perspective Why chill is overrated
Macklemore GO: Cherry Building Summerland Project
Sports
Warrior Men’s Swimming celebrate their fiftieth consecutive district meet win
Big Ten The bests Q&A: Duez Henderson
back photo by Hannah Jonasson
Francesca Hidalgo, Editor-in-Chief
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Infection of the “chill”
Kiran Misra It’s been a pretty hard-core year for illnesses- there’s been a really nasty stomach flu going around and the common cold has been really bad this winter. However, the worst epidemic, by far, is of the soft- core varietyChill Syndrome. Let me explain. What exactly is “chill”? Chill is loosely defined as a type of coolness associated with apathy and a carefree attitude. Characterized by a general disinterest in matters both trivial and important, “chill” people don’t get riled up about anything, whether it be a bad haircut or a catastrophically bad life decision and try to never overtly exert effort in an endeavor. It’s whatever. It’s chill. Perhaps it’s the activity- restraining cold, but all of a sudden, apathy has become hip. The less you do, the less you care, the higher regard you will be held in by others. At the risk of being labeled as not chill, individuality
is stifled, lest someone think you are trying too hard. Statements are made for ironic resonance rather than actual meaning. Caring has become not cool, genuine emotion- wrong. Get too excited or too upset about something and you’ll be told to, “stop freaking out” or just “chill out.” Express a palpable interest in a matter or cause and people will say, “it’s not such a big deal. Stop taking yourself so seriously.” The only type of communication that is acceptable are those in the realm of emotionally undemanding neutrality. Society is sending a subtle message to the masses, “do not step out of line, here.” Any false move and you will be subjected to the category of “crazy”. But we have come to a point where we need to realize chill is for refrigerators. Chill is for pudding- chill before serving. Chill is not for humans who want something more out of life than to live as a passive entity, exerting the least amount of effort in order to be labeled as “chill”. Because “chill” is not cool. Apathy is not commendable. Passivity is no way to carry out your one chance at life. What we need is a revival of people who are real, can think, make decisions, do things in the moment, actually live. None of the problems of today are going to be solved by being “chill” and no great advancements or achievements are going to be made with calculated detachment and indifference.
“Passivity is no way to carry out your one chance at life”
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Graduation at Brucemore Spring break Shakespeare scholars BBall winning streak Acceptance letters @FurbyOfficial Two hour delays All state speakers Last finals for seniors “Oh yeah” - Dr. Wenzel Flannel Friday Girl Scout cookies Co-ed dance team Brock’s 3/4 court shot Shaved heads Dance Marathon Sweet Basil’s Pizza Orchestra ski trip Showchoir almost over Blood drive Double lunch
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The basketball curse Swag AP Calculus tests Spring break diets Anything before 11 AM Snow ruined parking lots Pauly D in C.R. Graduation at Kingston Asbestos everywhere Exercise Show choir plague Seedless grapes w/ seeds Locker room showers Waiting for college letters Not enough snow days Slushy snow Valentine-less Freezing windy days Giant accidents on Forest Trash bag out of order Sequined Uggs
Inside the halls of Xavier
Francesca Hidalgo
I set off one Tuesday morning, dedicated to discover what defines Xavier students beyond their khaki pants and polo’s, Following in the shadows of my hot/awesome/cool best friend, Ansley O’Brien, I was able to eat, act, and breathe as a Xavier student for an entire day. Though I endured some moments of awkwardness and liberal fear, I came out feeling like I had gained a respect and even admiration for a school that is otherwise too easy to stereotype. THIS IS MY STORY. To put it simply, the day could not having started off a better way. Walking into the cafeteria wearing my Xavier gear, I was greeted by smiling faces, pleasant hellos, and most importantly: warm, delicious muffins. Everyone was friendly
and I felt something that I was not used to: a sense of community, as if a part of some Xavier family. Such a feeling would continue throughout the day. Next, I headed to morning classes: government and anatomy. I was surprised with how similar they were structured to those at Wash. The day was slightly different, however, because mass was held during the day in the gym, a biweekly occurrence at Xavier. So, after second hour ended, this agnostic girl found her place among the crowd of Catholic students and even got to participate in prayers and sing-alongs. One particular observation stuck with me: no one was disruptive or talked during the service. Kids were respectful and seemed to truly believe in the faith they committed to going to this school. I liked that. Afterwards, I continued my day going to a few more classes: Newspaper, Statistics, Life and Death, and AP Literature. After two classes, I went to lunch- an aspect that was different from Wash. At Xavier, students aren’t allowed to leave. Instead, everyone goes to the lunchroom and eats together. Again, I found myself pleasantly surprised with this change. The
food was good and students eating together reinforced the feeling of community and closeness. My day ended with a religion class and an AP Literature class, which reminded me of my own at Wash. I enjoyed the religion class- as it focused more on philosophy and discussion of different views on one topic. Overall, I discovered that Xavier isn’t as different as many Wash students like to think. The classes are a little bit shorter, with more periods in one day. The prayer before every class is of course different, but to the students, it’s simply routine. Mass is the biggest change, but for devoted students it was simply a nice combination of school and faith. The only thing that got to me was an insensitive comment about gay marriage made by one of the teachers, but it wasn’t a defining moment, as every other teacher I encountered was very welcoming and respectful. At the end of the day, I would never wish to go anywhere than Wash, as I couldn’t give up the diversity and the opportunities that are found at here. However, for families looking for a good, welcoming Catholic school, I would definitely recommend Xavier High School.
Photos by Francesca Hidalgo
Grant Kamin, Managing Editor
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Andrew Watkins, Staff Writer
Graphic by Kiran Misra
Will a new casino help the local economy or compete for business?
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owever controversial it proves to be, a new casino may be in the works at a location near you. After Vote Yes Linn County achieved 16,000 signatures by petition for a new casino, the city will be holding an official vote for Linn County residents on March 5. This is not met without opposition- the organization Just Say No Casino believes the casino will be far more harm than good. Vote Yes Linn County believes the casino will be a great source of new jobs, employing over 600 new workers. 2.4 to 4 million dollars have been pledged to be invested in local schools, charities, and community groups. Dillon Stuckenschneider, ’13, said “It would be good. It would keep money in Cedar Rapids, and people would want to come here. It would also help local businesses.” Leaders in other counties of Iowa are all in good favor of their casinos. In 2010, residents of these 14 counties voted in favor of keeping their casinos by a total average of 78%. “It’s my position that the voters see the positive of having another entity that pumps millions of dollars into the community for our non-profit organizations and those organizations that have a need, I think the voters made a determination that (the
casino) is an option, that if you want to use it as entertainment value, certainly that is acceptable., said Bob Gallagher Jr., the mayor of Bettendorf in Scott County in a Gazette article. Just Say No Casino, however, is concerned about the possible competition between the casino and local businesses. If unable to meet expectations, a new casino would hurt Linn County as a result of more wasteful spending. Tori Wheeler ’13 said “There are already many casinos in Iowa, It would just take away businesses from them for a few years until the hype finally died down.” Riverside Casino CEO Dan Kehl states that business will be devastated by a casino in Linn county. “It’s not going to create any new revenue,” said Kehl in a Press-Citizen article. “It’s just going to cannibalize existing facilities. ... Linn County residents are served by five casinos within an hour drive, so it’s not like there’s pent-up demand in Linn County.” There are potential advantages and disadvantages either way you look at it. A casino could help draw more business to Linn County and vitalize the local economy, but if it doesn’t it may have a negative impact on other local businesses. It will all come down to what Linn County residents will vote for at the polls this March 5.
Kiran Misra, Editor
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Bridget Williams, Staff Writer
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“I’d say 85% throw away their fruits and vegetables,” said Rick Williams, associate principal who brings the trash can around in the cafeteria. In 2010, the Healthy and Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA) was authorized by the USDA in result of Michelle Obama’s efforts to eliminate child obesity. The new nutrition standards for the school year took effect in December. Students waited in line for their lunch, expecting bagels, chicken tenders, and soft pretzels, but once they went to purchase their lunch they found their regular go-to foods had been replaced by a large tray of fruits and vegetables.
“I don’t eat as much at lunch,” said Ronnie Crump, ’15, whose eating habits have changed due to the new standards. The director of food services in the Cedar Rapids School District, Suzy Ketelson, explains food items like bagels and soft pretzels exceed the bread and grain serving size according to the new federal guidelines. All food that used to be served at the Warrior store are considered a la carte items, meaning all foods under this classification are considered extras, and if bought in addition to a meal would go above the calorie limit, therefore cuts were made. The new meal plan is
consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the ultimate goal is to control student’s calorie intake and create healthier lunches; yet every Monday and Wednesday Pizza Hut pizza and burger baskets are served. “French fries are considered vegetables,” explains Ketelson. “There will continue to be changes in what is being offered,” said Ketelson, “hopefully we aren’t cutting foods, but offering more foods kids want that meet the guidelines, students need to understand the calories we are providing are exactly what they need.”
Warriors speak their way to success.
Amy Wilkie, Staff Writer 70 Wash students participated in the state speech competition as stated by speech coach Carrie Tinkham. “Groups rehearse for three to four hours a week. After districts, groups need to focus on much finer details,” explained Clara Tosi ’13, a mime and one-act play performer. “I spent a lot of time trying to memorzie my lines and workingon my facial expressions in the mirror.” As large group speech season comes to a close, students are finalizing preparations for the All-State festival in Ames. This year, four of Washington’s varsity speech groups got the highest level of recognition at state contest- an All-State nomination, which requires two judge nominations out of the three judges at contest. Varsity Improv: Krebs/ Wolter/ Hayes, Varsity Reader’s Theatre: The Jar, and Varsity Mime: Strings Attached will be performing at the festival and Varsity Musical Theatre: Avenue Q was given equal, but nonperforming recognition. “We’ve worked really hard this year and I think we have a real chance of getting a banner. It was a really nice validation of all our effort that so many Wash groups are performing at All-State,” stated Carles Krebs, ’13 and Eli Wolter, ’14, who are both performing in improv and reader’s theatre at All-State. 08 News
Big man looking for dimes Ian Schweiger, Staff Writer
Photo by Eric Loeffelholz
Ladies, are you looking for that “tall, dark, and handsome”guy for Valentine’s Day? Look no further. Meet Dallas Hobbs, ’16. Hobbs is looking for a girl that is goodlooking, kind, and has a nice smile. The 6’3” Hobbs says his dream date would include skydiving followed by a meal in a butcher shop. “We would go to eat some things,” said Hobbs. If you are interested, you can find Hobbs training in the weight room in preparation for football season or in the gym shooting hoops with his sister, Aleena Hobbs, ’14.
Freshman Favorites Favorite Food: French Fries Favorite Movie: Titanic Favorite Pro Athlete: Michael Jordan Favorite Class: Intro to Engineering Favorite Quote: “You’re a wizard, Harry.” Favorite TV Show: NCIS
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Q&A with Gymnasts at Washington Amy Wilkie, Staff Writer Kiran Misra, News Editor When sports fans think of winter sports, basketball, hockey, and wrestling come to mind. But for a few students at Washington High School, winter means long hours spent doing death defying flips on wooden beams inches wide, flying between uneven bars, and sitting in splits in their free time at gymnastics practice. A sport that requires both incredible strength and flexibility, gymnastics has been receiving a lot of attention in the media with the United States women’s team winning all - around gold at the Olympics last summer. Most sports have an off - season, but for gymnasts, every season is training season with four hour practices around the calendar. Two Washington students, Jacey Carr, ’16, and Cheyanna Cooling, ’13, are beginning their competition season as the optional competition season is coming to a start.
How long have you been a gymnast? Jacey Carr, ’16: “Since I was three.” Cheyanna Cooling, ’13: “Since I was two.” How long do you plan on continuing gymnastics? JC: “Until College.” CC: “This is my last season.” What do you enjoy about gymnastics? JC: “It is a ton of fun, and it teaches life lessons.” CC: “It is just me.” What event do you compete in? JC: “All of them floor, beam, bars, and vault.” CC: “All of them floor, beam, bars, and vault.” What is the highest you scored and what event was it? JC: “9.6 on bars.” CC: “9.7 on beam.” What is the biggest event you have competed in? JC: “Regionals.” CC: “State.”
MJ Kamin, Editor
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Opera for the future Kiran Misra, News Editor
Additional reporting for this story by Bridget Williams, Staff Writer
Many high school vocalists dream of being on the radio one day or touring in concert. However, Haley Stamats and Connor Zuber, both ’13, are looking forward to futures in the opera. Both got started in opera through Washington High School’s choir. “I was in tenth grade when I had the opportunity to be in Puccini’s opera Tosca. DK waltzed into choir class one day and announced, ‘Who wants to be in an opera?’ It seemed like a fun experience so I volunteered and I absolutely loved it,” said Stamats, Zuber agrees. “It was different, but it just kind of grew on me after I did a couple competitions and was in the opera last year. I actually really want to be an opera singer someday.” Zuber and Stamats had both been studying voice before that point. “I’ve taken classical voice lessons for the last three years,” said Zuber. “I have always loved to sing whether it be in choir, the odd
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musical or in the car. After being in the opera, I really started focusing on it as a career possibility,” commented Stamats. Describing her experience in the opera, Stamats said, “Last year in the opera “A Merry Widow” I played a prostitute which was actually pretty fun. I also got to waltz with the leading male who is currently singing with the San Francisco Opera. And this year, I played a clothes seller in “La Boheme”. I got to sell a coat to Colline that he eventually sells for medicine for Mimi. Being in the opera chorus is always fun.” Being an opera singer is more than just going on stage in singing. It requires extensive practicing and preparation. “I try to practice every day, but sometimes it’s impossible. Probably five days a week on average. I start off by stretching to release any tension. Then I sing my vocalises which are a series of vocal warm-ups sung on different vowels, rhythms, and pitches— each one helping me practice my technique. I’m a soprano, so I take them up pretty high. That takes about 20-30 minutes depending on the weather, temperature, and humidity. My technique consists of high soft palette with a low tongue thrust to maximize space which makes for better resonance and acoustics. This lets the throat open and my natural vibrato release. When I get into my high range, I think more forward or brighter even. And the power behind it all is my breath support. I get the best support from taking a low, deep breath from my pelvic floor and
using my inner-costal strength to keep it circulating consistently. I am always listening to myself for the right balance of dark (space) and light (forward/bright) tone. I think of my sound as a circle that radiates out from me forming different sized orbits for different dynamic levels. There’s nothing like being in the middle of your sound when you hit that sweet note,” said Stamats. Both plan to continue with their singing in college. “I’m planning on going to college for vocal performance so Ill be doing some opera in that,” said Zuber. “I plan to double major in Vocal Performance and Arts Management at Simpson College next year. I got an $80,000 scholarship in merit based aid and the vocal music award which will cover my next four years. I hope to one day perform in many operas around the world and maybe run my own opera company,” said Stamats.
Photos by Kiran Misra
Boarding for Opportunities Ian Schweiger, Staff Writer
PBS Board Shop
You may have noticed a fairly new business next to the Cellar Door at the intersection of 1st Avenue and 29th Street. It’s the Peanut Butter Squad Board Shop, owned and operated by Washington High School student, Will Fabiano, ’15. Fabiano is a recent transfer from Linn-Mar. “[I transferred] because I was ready for a change and felt it was better here,” said Fabiano. Fabiano opened his shop in August after he and his dad found the vacant space off of 1st Avenue. “My dad found the place, we looked at it, and thought we could make it nicer. We thought it was great for advertisement.” Fabiano had the idea to create the board shop when it became a problem for him to order longboard parts. “Me and my friends longboard and ordered boards. It was a pain waiting for boards, so we opened a shop to make it easier Photos by MJ Kamin [to get boards and parts],” said Fabiano. Fabiano works at his business nearly every day. All of his profits go back into the shop. He works with his friends from Linn-Mar and has someone operating the board shop at all times. “I also have a friend from Kirkwood that works it while we’re in school also,” said Fabiano. Although he is busy attending school and managing his business, he usually finds no trouble balancing his business and school work. “ I bring my homework there, but sometimes I can’t because it can get too busy,” said Fabiano. If you have any interest in the Peanut Butter Squad Board Shop, it is open 4-6 p.m. on weekdays and 12-4 p.m. on weekends. If you have any questions, you can also find Fabiano in the Wash hallways.
MJ Kamin, Editor
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years of ... 50 1964-2013 Photos courtesy of Monument Yearbook and by Francesca Hidalgo
excellence. determination. winning.
Warrior Mens Swimming.
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Peter Holmes, Staff Writer
T
he year was 1963. Americans were relay teams. “We were so happy. I was jumping devastated over the assassination of up and down,” said Thorson, ’13, of winning the John F. Kennedy in Dallas, the Beatles meet. were an unfamiliar British band that According to Coach Chris Cruise, the team performed at local bars, and Delores prepared for this meet like any other meet, with Jordan was blessed with the birth of her youngest five days of practice after school. Despite the son, Michael. Here at Washington High School, numerous alumni present, including former legendary swim coach Hal Krizan gave a speech all-state swimmer and Big Ten champion for his varsity swimmers after a disappointing loss Ryan Phelan, Cruise was absorbed by the at the district championship. Whatever he said in performance of his team. “I told the guys to that locker room must have remained in the minds try and stay focused throughout the week. Our of a century of warrior main goal was to qualify for state swimmers because after and other stuff will work out.” this speech, they would Cruise is part of a trio of never lose again. remarkable leaders to coach On Feb 2, 2013, Wash’s at Wash since the school Men’s swim team claimed opened in 1956. He preceded their 50th consecutive Jim Voss, the most successful district meet championship Warrior coach of all-time. Voss at Mercer Park Aquatic captured 24 district titles, 15 Center, drowning the state championships, and two competition with 327 team national titles. His teams were so -Coach Chris Cruise balanced that his last four state points. The next closest team was Iowa City West titles consisted of no individual who racked up 213 points. winners. Cruise was part of this success as a “We were in front after the second event. That’s Wash swimmer in high school, helping the team when I knew we were going to win,” said Logan claim two national titles and breaking the 100Barnes ’13. yard breaststroke school record, which he still “It just felt like four years of hard work had holds today. finally paid off!” said Josh Hughes, ’13, who placed The word dynasty is often mentioned when second in the 500-yard free style and helped the the topic of Warrior swimming comes up. No two free style relays win. record in the history of high school sports Sophomore sensation Jared Thorson was the only can compare to this one. This vast success can only be attributed to the coaches and the hardindividual to place first in an event, dropping his personal best in the 100-yard butterfly by almost working swimmers they develop. two seconds. He was also part of the victorious “It’s all about swimming in the moment and 200-yard free style and the 400-yard free style just winning one at a time,” said Cruise.
“It’s all about swimming in the moment and just winning one at a time.”
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Francesca Hidalgo, Editor-in-Chief
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Michelle Zumhof, Staff Writer If you’ve visited New Bo market, chances are you’ve seen the Cherry Building right next door. What is the Cherry Building you ask? Well, since being renovated after the flood of ‘08, it is home to around 30 small businesses, including anything from Frond Design Studios to The Ceramic Center. The spacious building is decorated with comfortable, inviting seating areas, and photography and art by local artists are featured on the walls. Some businesses regularly host events such as Illuminations Healing Art Center’s recent “Spirituality Day”, and poetry slams are sometimes held in the basement, put on by citizens of Cedar Rapids. Not only is the 3-story restored factory building home to businesses, but a New Bohemia historical landmark of the city. Next time you’re in downtown Cedar Rapids, I would recommend stopping by the Cherry Building.
Photo by Hannah Jonasson
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Michelle Zumhof Staff Writer Ben Haggerty, more commonly known by his stage name, “Macklemore,” has been independently releasing his hip hop music since 2000, and has become increasingly popular through his extensive internet fan base. The Seattle native has recently been brought into the spotlight within the past year when his album became No. 1 on iTunes, and reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 charts for his well-known single, “Thrift Shop”. Macklemore is no traditionalist when it comes to his music, he pushes the boundaries of hip hop by addressing topics such as same-sex marriage in “Same Love,” and discusses his own conflicted feelings about excessive consumerism in “Wings.” Although he is on a nationwide tour across the U.S. right now, you can expect more music from him in the future.
Shanay Gonder, Editor
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Kiran Misra News Editor
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have a confession: I fell asleep watching Star Trek. And Lord of the Rings. I didn’t even bother watching Star Wars. So, it’s probably safe to say that I have a low tolerance for science fiction. However, the Summerland Project made me laugh, gasp in fear, and even (don’t tell) cry... only a very little bit, I swear. Set in a future where the human lifespan is almost indefinite, The Summerland Project tells the tale of Carter and Amelia Summerland, a young couple whose lives were changed forever when an aneurism leaves Amelia unable to move or communicate, locked in her own body, dying a slow, steady death. Carter’s love for Amelia never wavers, though, and when he is given the opportunity to “bring her back to life” by putting a copy of her brain in an artificial body, he hesitantly agrees to the chance to get his wife back. However, Carter soon begins to have doubts about whether this new creation is actually Amelia or just a really clever robot and what advances like these will mean for the humanity of the human race. Not only was the plot extremely thoughtprovoking and well- executed, the set was a really unique take on the futuristic setting of the play. The props were kept to a minimum and the stage adorned with little more than a control panel and a medical chair atop a raised platform, but the two walls of video monitors on either side really enhance the scene, showing Amelia’s memories and portraying the futuristic workings of an artificial mind for all to see.
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The acting in The Summerland Project was amazing. Each performer brought their character to life and their portrayals of their dreams, fears, and ambitions were so realistic that I, at times, found myself rooting for certain characters, wanting to give them advice, before I remembered that this was a scripted affair and their fates were already determined. The most compelling performance was that given by Amelia, a hybrid of living organism and computer generated personality. Amanda Billman’s representation of this human-robot combination was highly believable and intriguing and she showed extreme versatility in the ability to go from witty to serious to mental breakdown and back in a span of mere minutes. The Summerland Project utilized all three rhetorical appeals- ethos, pathos, and logos, leaving the audience connecting with the characters, riding an emotional roller coaster right along with Amelia and Carter, and pondering the Big Questions of life. Like what makes humans human? Is it our emotions? Our memories? Our ability to love? And what would we have done had we been in the characters’ places? Merritt’s script offered no definitive answers, letting us decide for ourselves what the implications of technology like this would mean for humanity.
“I’ll take your sticky situation and make it purrrrrrfect” Q: I keep getting made fun of because I hang out with the older kids and the kids my age keep saying it’s because I have no friends. What should I do? - Frustrated A: This, my friend, has always been a problem. Everyone is different and everyone fits in with a different group of friends. However, if that group of friends you choose happens to be the upperclassmen, you are instantly the prime subject of judgement amongst your grade. Regardless, might I ask a question? How can these classmates of yours say you have no friends if you are in fact hanging out with upperclassmen? Don’t let them get you down. Having said that, don’t completely give up on your grade. Hang out with the friends that you enjoy being with but continue to try with your grade. If you don’t make some friends in your grade now you actually will be friendless once all of your older friends graduate. So hang in there and enjoy your high school time but don’t be too cool for the people in your age because senior year you will find that there is nothing better than your grade and the people you’ve been with all of high school.
Q: Kitty, I really like a girl that already has a boyfriend. But I think we're perfect for each other, and she might really like me also! What should I do? -Confused
A: Well my brotha, clearly you can’t just beeline for the girl. While I’m sure she shows interest when her boyfriend may not be around, you still have to respect her relationship. If their relationship seems fatal, work your way in as a friend and eventually you can talk to her about your feelings and she may feel the same. However, if their relationship is going really well, I’d say you would be best to find a new girl. You don’t want to be the guy that breaks up a great couple because although she may be interested in the beginning, she may start to regret her decision and you will be there to blame. For now just keep a nice distance and feel out the situation. This may not be the answer you were looking for but it may just save you from a black eye and a broken heart. Good luck, XOXO.
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Valentine’s Day Bachelors Jack Sunderman
Favorite hobby: Russian class Dream date: Hiking Favorite candy: Almond Hershey Bar What’s your perfect girl? Kitty McGurk Favorite song: “Changa Changa” (Russian version) Horror or comedy? Comedy. Nice smile or pretty eyes? Pretty eyes.
Noah Dostal Favorite hobby: Hunting lions with my bare hands. Dream date: A week in the woods with nothing but a sheep skin blanket and bayonet. Favorite candy: Chocolate covered bear meat. What is your perfect girl? Bear girls. Favorite song: Beethoven VI. (clarinet only) Horror or comedy: What’s the difference? Nice smile or pretty eyes? Smile. Nice teeth are necessary for the diet they must become accustomed to. What’s your best quality? My ability to grow a full beard...In 36 hours.
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Connor Zuber Favorite hobby: Camping/hiking Dream date: Spending the day skydiving and SCUBA diving in Australia and spending the night walking on the beach with some coconut drinks that have bendy straws and little umbrellas in them. Favorite candy: Bacon What’s your perfect girl? Has a good sense of humor, is kind, has pretty eyes, nice teeth, and is precisely 5 feet 6 inches tall. Favorite song: “Single Ladies”- Beyonce Horror or comedy: Comedy Nice smile or pretty eyes? Pretty eyes.
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Robert Miley Favorite Hobby: Lifting weights, playing guitar. Dream Date: Playing tackle football, eating pizza rolls, and watching Spongebob/Pretty Little Liars. Favorite Candy: Kit-Kat What’s your perfect girl? Nice booty. Favorite Song: “When I was your man” - Bruno Mars Horror or comedy? Comedy Nice smile or pretty eyes? Nice smile. What’s your best quality? My muscles lol.
Evan Hataway Favorite hobby: Playing guitar Dream date: Picnic on the beach then serenading you with my guitar under the sunset. Favorite candy: Sour Patch Kids What’s your perfect girl? She has to be nice, caring, funny, love music. I don’t know, as long as she has a good personality I’m not too picky. Favorite song: “Ordinary People”- John Legend Horror or comedy? Comedy. Nice smile or pretty eyes? Pretty eyes (a nice smile doesn’t hurt though ;))
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Reid Rossberger, Staff Writer
#6 LeBron James Miami Heat | 6’8” | 250 lbs.
King James, the Akron Hammer, and the L-Train are three of this man’s nicknames. Anyone who is called a King must have some good qualities. “Lebron is the best player in the NBA because of how he can do it all!” said Reid Snitker, ’15. “Not to mention he’s more intimidating then Kevin Durant, who can’t even bench as much as Terb (Tyler Erb).” James is infamous for “selling out” after moving from the Cavaliers to the Heat to play with a team of superstars but Snitker thinks he was still immature. “Even at age 28 and losing his hair, Lebron still thinks he’s a teenager always goofing around and having fun,” said Snitker.
#24 Kobe Bryant LA Lakers | 6’6” | 205 lbs.
“If there’s fifteen seconds left and it’s a tied ball game, I’d want him to be the one shooting the ball. Outside of [Michael Jordan], he is arguably the best closer the game has ever seen,” said David Rosenthal, ’13. Bryant clearly has the lead on the other two with the amount of rings he has. Five rings is only one less than MJ, who is considered the best player ever. Bryant has moves that make other teams drool. “His turnaround, fade away jumper from the baseline has been the downfall of many a team,” said Rosenthal. Rosenthal would want to hang out with James, but only for the gear. “He just has such a vast amount of knowledge on winning (and hopefully he would hook me up with some free gear).”
#35 Kevin Durant OK City Thunder | 6’10” | 235 lbs.
“KD makes everyone around him look pathetic,” said Zach Gothard, ’13. With his insane mixture of both agility and strength, Kevin Durant is nearly impossible to guard. The most dominant aspect of his game is a mixture of “… three point shots, fade aways, and post ups,” according to Gothard, “…he will always take the last shot.” With Durant’s spin move a mirror image of Peter Holmes’, why waste his turn shooting. Gothard thinks that a night with KD would be unforgettable. “I’d want to go see a Thunder game court side against the Heat.” This season looks bright for Durant, who, according to Gothard, is on his way to ANOTHER scoring title.
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Q & A: Former Hawkeye Duez Henderson
Cedar Rapids short-term substitute Duez Henderson has an impressive basketball history. Former Hawkeye small forward averaged 5.1 ppg and helped the Hawks to two NCAA tournaments between 1998-2002. After graduation he played professionally in Germany and later returned to Iowa to pursue a career in teaching and to run his AAU organization Bound 4 Glory. Henderson is now a frequent sub at Washington. The Surveyor’s Eric Loeffelholtz sat down with him for a Q & A. EL: Why did you decide to come to Iowa to play basketball? DH: It was kind of the best fit, I had a couple other options, I kind of grew up a Michigan fan but they had a last minute coaching change and that kind of took me out of the running, and once I opened up and really started to explore options, Iowa’s just a great place, great people, great school, great basketball tradition, so it was just a good fit. EL: Do you remember any notable future NBA opponents that you played against at Iowa? DH: Yeah there were probably two or three on every Big 10 team back then but we played against: Rip Hamilton from Connecticut the year we made it to the sweet 16, Devin Harris who played at Wisconsin, there were a ton of guys back then. EL: How did you end up becoming a teacher? DH: I actually lived up in Minnesota and I coached high school basketball up there so I started doing substituting up there and I really enjoyed it, I like interacting with kids and things of that sort so it works out great. EL: What is your favorite memory from playing at Iowa? DH: Just in general; unbelievable fan support here and the way people back the team and program, but just in specific winning the Big 10 tournament in 2001. Photo by Ian Schweiger/Logo by Amy Wilkie
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Expectations YOU KNOW HOW FOR YEARS THE COLLEGE BASKETBALL WORLD HAS SEARCHED FOR THAT ONE DOMINATE CONFRENCE..... WELLLL? Ian Schweiger, Staff Writer When mentioning college basketball, most people identify teams like Duke, North Carolina or Kansas as being dominant year after year, and most think the strongest basketball conference is the ACC. But over the past few years, the Big Ten Conference has emerged as the nation’s premier basketball league in NCAA Division I basketball. In the preseason the Big Ten had five teams ranked in the AP Top 25, including three in the top five. Even in February, the Big Ten has had seven teams in the Top 25 (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota,Ohio State, and Wisconsin ) for at least one week and two teams (Indiana and Michigan) that have been ranked number one. As we move closer to the Big Ten Tournament and to March Madness, we look at the teams that could compete for the Big Ten Title. First, we start with Indiana. The Hoosiers were ranked preseason number one and boasted preseason All-American, Cody Zeller. Currently, Indiana has been sailing smoothly through the season (20-2, 8-1) and averaging almost 84 points per game thanks to Zeller and athletic guard, Victor Oladipo. Michigan is second in the Big Ten (21-2, 8-2) and have been playing well thanks to their star backcourt consisting of Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway, Jr. The Wolverines only losses are to Big Ten opponents, Indiana and Ohio State, and appear to be capable of battling the Hoosiers for the top spot in the Big Ten. Michigan State (19-4, 8-2) stands third in the Big Ten standings. The Spartans, led by guard Keith
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Appling and star freshman Gary Harris, have had a good season so far and Coach Tom Izzo’s team is poised to be near the top of the conference before the Big Ten Tournament. Ohio State, led by guard Aaron Craft and AllAmerican forward Deshaun Thomas. Although the Buckeyes (17-5, 7-4) have solid wins over Michigan and Michigan State, they have struggled with rebounding and assists. If the Buckeyes expect to keep pace with Indiana and Michigan, they must become more efficient offensively as the regular season ends. Wisconsin has been playing well recently, including a big win over Iowa in double overtime, with the help of guard Ben Brust and forward Jared Berggren. The Badgers (16-7, 7-3) had a tough non-conference schedule, but seem to be picking up steam in Big Ten battles. After looking at the top five Big Ten teams, we view our home state team. Iowa has had a decent year so far and look to continue to improve as they approach the postseason. The Hawkeyes have struggled in the Big Ten, especially on the road, with losses to Purdue and Minnesota. Iowa is currently tenth in the Big Ten standings. The Hawkeyes and Coach Fran McCaffrey look to pick up more wins before the regular season finishes. Overall, Indiana and Michigan seem to be the top competitors for not only the Big Ten crown, but the National Championship as well. With Michigan State, Ohio State, Wisconsin, (and yes, even Iowa) nipping at their heels, the regular season appears to be far from over as the journey to the Big Ten Tournament in Chicago approaches.
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