CR Wash Surveyor March 2017

The Are Mental Health Issues in Teens More Prevalent Than We Thought? (pages 10-11) Warrior Red Runs (Moe) Blue (page 16)

urveyor Volume 60

Issue 7

31 March 2017

Mr. Washington Contestants (pages 13-15) Wash’s New Activities DirectorGrant Schultz (page 4)

Letter From the Editor...

Dear all Washington High School teachers and staff, After the recent collective bargaining bill passed, it became obvious the effect this could have on the livelihood of all teachers throughout Iowa. All of us in Surveyor, as high school students, began to realize the impact this could have on our education and the education of students to come- for many teachers, they may not have any choice but to leave. Because of the potential Wash has of losing many of its wonderful teachers to districts that can provide more, we thought it appropriate to take some time to let you all know how appreciative we are of your incredibly hard work and patience with an age group that is notoriously difficult and demanding.

It takes a particular type of person to be an effective teacher, and we are lucky enough to have many of those dedicated and caring people within the walls of Wash.

I truly believe that the teachers I have had here at Wash and in previous schools have played a huge part in my personal and academic growth, and to see that the state government has decided to take away so many rights from people that play such a huge role in the development of their children is appalling to me (more on this on page 5). As high school students nearing adulthood, getting involved with localand national government will always be the best way to have your voice heard and to vote on issues like this.

If anything, I hope all students are able to see the impact teachers have on their lives and to take the time to appreciate all they do and have done to aid in the growth of their students.

-Emily LaGrange

staff reporters:

Sarah Altemeier

Matthew Andersland

Gunnar Bosking

Brandon Cullen

Jillian Gannon

Ben Janssen

Rielle Jones-Teske

Seth Keppler

Billy Lemos

Kate McCartan

Claire McKinstry

Andy O’Neill

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Julia Carlson Araya Dunne Bryan Ennis Bryan Gosch Nik Huerter Tyler McGuire Quinn Spivey Becca Turnis Alliyah Wilcox Quinn Wilcox

Betsy Smith Emily LaGrange

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news 4 A Permanent A.D.dition Unrest In The Restroom

5 Collective Bargaining Reform 6 The Yemen Dilemma

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7 Staff Editorial: Mental Health 8 Collective Reform

9 Legalizing Pollution It’s A Grape Day To Be A Warrior

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Not Alone: Mental Health Issues 10-12 You’re With Teens In And Outside Wash

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Gerry Alt, Peter Greubel, Sam McDermott, Josiah Lydon

O’Neill, Jackson Kluber, Matthew Andersland, Sam 14 Andy Foarde, PJ Gorman

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16 Warrior Blood Runs Blue 17 MVP: Jayla Johnson

The Surveyor is established as a school-sponsored designated 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 Journalist’s Code of Ethics as the basis for good journalism.

Readers are encouraged to express their viewpoints through guest editorial. The Surveyor also welcomes letters to the editor, with these guidelines: it is no libelous or obscene, it explains the material clearly, it is not longer than 500 words, and that it is signed.

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It is the policy of the Cedar Rapids Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, 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 the Executive Director of Human Resources, 319-558-2000. Students and others should contact the Manager of Student Equity, 319-558-2000.

The District mailing address is 2500 Edgewood Rd NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405-1015.

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Nik Huerter Staff Reporter

Grant Schultz was named the new athletic director of Washington High School on Feb. 15. Schultz took up the job earlier this year as interim activities director, and has worked hard alongside with Brenda Carter, the activities secretary all year. “Saying I am super happy is a understatement,” Carter said. “[Schultz] is young, energetic, loves technology. He is also super nice.”

Schultz has been with the Cedar Rapids Community School District for a while now. According to the district press release, “Schultz joined the Cedar Rapids Community School District in 1996 and has taught physical education at both the middle school and elementary levels.

He has served as the District’s Physical Education Facilitator since 2009 and the District Wellness Council Co-Coordinator since 2012. Schultz has also coached

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multiple sports, including middle and high school football, boys track, wrestling and tennis. He was named Conference Coach of the Year in 1995.”

The athletic director’s main job is to oversee the sports, activities, and clubs that take place in the school. Schultz schedules every activity at Wash and approves sponsors for clubs. His work involves collaborating with coaches and directors. Schultz also is in charge of student participation in an activity or sport and good conduct with students at Wash.

“How much time do you have? Might take me a couple of days to list everything.

I am in charge of 21 sports, cheerleading, dance, orchestra, speech, and other activities,” said Schultz.

Katie Kimmich, the physical trainer, has worked with Schultz and is very happy that

he has taken the new job. “I’m so excited!

As an interim he has made everything so much easier. He listens and he’s just very nice,” said Kimmich.

Schultz has only worked the past year at Wash, but he was been working in the district for 14 years. Most of his responsibilities have been focused on student activities both in the fine arts and sports. “I am super excited about the future of Washington, working with the students, coaches, and directors,” Schultz said.

Unrest in the Restroom Andy O’Neill Staff Reporter

“I just want to pee,” said Nate Lane, ’17, Washington High School’s Gay-StraightAlliance (GSA) president and transgender student. There could be confusion from non-transgender students when they see a transgender student walk in.

Actually, there is no district or school policy about this situation. “It comes down to preference,” said Dr. Carlos Grant, Wash’s interim principal.

Like every other school, Wash follows the district’s nondiscriminatory policy by not allowing discrimination “on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, 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.”

“All students should have access to locker room, bathroom, and shower facilities that are safe, comfortable, and convenient,” said the district manager for student equity, Kenneth Morris Jr. “Remember, a stu-

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dent cannot be forced to use a restroom for which they do not identify.”

Even though there is no written policy, the district will still protect the rights of transgender students. There also working towards writing that policy. “We are hoping to have a policy written before the next school year,” said Grant.

Without a written policy, there are some things the schools are allowed to do to accommodate the students. “In addition to developing district-wide guidance, schools have been directed to make a case-by-case determination about appropriate arrangements for transgender students regarding dress code, restroom and locker facilities, overnight accommodations on school trips, and participation in activities,” said Morris. “[The district has] developed a document so that administrators and school site staff can have a reference regarding transgender students and students who identify with a gender other than that which they were born.”

GSA is working to change what it is all about. They want to make the club to set and achieve goals and make strives towards making the club better. This includes making sure next year’s leaders are well prepared, because all the current ones are seniors, and make an agenda so the club can be more productive.

One thing they will consider doing is writing to the district about the future policy.

“It would be reassuring to have a policy to rely on,” said Lane. One aspect that should be included in the policy is that they should be trans-exclusive.

If anyone in the school does not feel comfortable using the restrooms, they have a couple options. There is a bathroom in the nurse’s office that anyone can use. In the industrial wing, there are bathrooms that are marked with “staff.” “Students are allowed to use those restrooms, they’re not just for staff,” said Grant.

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Collective Bargaining Reform

Quinn Wilcox Staff Reporter

On Friday Feb. 17 Governor Terry Branstad signed a sweeping collective bargaining reform bill, HF 291, into law. Iowa house Republicans have long criticized aspects of Iowa’s collective bargaining system for public sector workers that had previously been in place for 43 years.

The bill doesn’t affect state troopers, police officers, firefighters, and park rangers. Debate has largely surrounded the effect that the reforms will have on Iowa teachers. In the weeks before the bill was passed, senate Democrats and Iowa teachers organized protests in Des Moines to try and influence the bills passing.

The bill has discluded health benefits, vacation time, seniority perks, work hours, overtime pay, and evaluation processes.

This means wages are the only things that non-public safety state employees will be able to bargain for going forward.

Teachers around the state are concerned about the bill’s potential effects. “It may have a minimal impact in larger districts in terms of attracting and retaining talented teachers, it will have a significant and negative impact in rural districts in the state.” said Ian Kleman, a physics teacher and union representative at Washington.

Kleman believes the bill will be a “step back” in terms of creating equity in education across the state.

The bill will also change the role arbiters will play in wage negotiations. When districts and teacher unions don’t come to an agreement on increases for teachers’ wages, the decision would defer to an arbiter who would make the decision. The changes brought by the bill now require the arbiter to take into account the employer’s ability to finance the increase. With the new bill, arbiters will no longer be able to give an increase above the inflation rate, or 3 percent; they will choose whichever of the two is lower. Supporters of the bill hope that these changes to the arbiter system will incentivize unions to make proposals that do not exceed the district’s increase in funding from the state.

Jennifer Fishwild, another union representative and social studies teacher at Washington, said, “I feel in a lot of ways it’s going to cause a morale decline, and I

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think it already has.” Fishwild also said the bill has created a “divide” between public employees affected by the bill and those not affected.

“Overall I think it’s probably bad for teachers, I know it’s definitely bad for rural districts, and it’s marginally better for central offices across the state.” Kleman said in conclusion.

Supporters of the bill in the Iowa house argue that teacher unions were proposing increases that were well over the increases the district was getting in funding. They say that the increases are the cause of districts laying off teachers and cutting programs.

House Republicans have said that giving more leverage to districts for negotiation will create a better situation for education as a whole around the state.

Among Republicans who for the bill’s passing was Representative Ken Rizer from Cedar Rapids. “I think the system was broken and we needed to give our districts a little more authority so they can control their costs.” Rizer said in an interview with the surveyor podcast.

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Changes to Bill • Union Members may no longer pay dues through payroll deduction • Unions can no longer bargain for; • Health benefits- What plans are offered by the employer and how much the employer will pay towards the insurance • Vacation Time- Pertains especially to teachers, no longer have say the amount of personal days they are given in a year • Seniority PerksThe amount of time an employee is no longer a factor when assessing who will be terminated in the event of budget cuts • Work Hours and Overtime Pay- The employer may now determine new work hours and/or limit the amount of overtime available to employees • Evaluation- The employer decides how often and in what manner in which evaluations occur • Unions will have to vote to remain a union every year News

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The Yemen Dilemma

In 1990, much to the objections of the United Nations, the brawling North Yemen and South Yemen joined together to form a singular country. Though there had been turmoil in the past, there was hope it would cease in the wake of the band, but much to their dismay, that hope was quickly terminated when various groups of rebels, insurgents, and extremists, who have each caused unwarranted violence and resistance against the central government, made their presence known. In particular, an anti-government insurgent group called the Houthi, who arose only a few years after the well-known Arab Spring and have arguably put the country in the state it is in today.

The violence feasibly peaked in September of 2014, when the Houthi overtook the capital city of Sanaa and announced their plan to dissolve parliament; the final step in completing their tediously-planned power grab. They raided the presidential palace and sieged Yemeni President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi’s residence, forcing the president and his cabinet members to submit their letters of resignation. By January of 2015, they had effectively ousted the former government and Yemen was controlled by rebel groups.

Since then, a Saudi Arabia-led coalition of Arab countries (in which the United States participates in) has commenced a campaign of airstrikes in order to remove the Houthi from power, but these air strikes have not just affected the enemy rebel groups. Multiple residential communities and thousands of civilians have become caught in the middle of the brawl and subsequently killed. In the meantime, the Houthi continues to control the capital city of Sanaa as well as other areas as they repeatedly violate humanitarian law by launching attacks, such as aerial bombs, from the vicinities of hospitals and homes. Since the beginning of the conflict in 2015, the human rights group Amnesty International has reported that an estimated 7,000 civilians have been wounded, 4,125 have been killed (including 1,200 children), and 3.37 million have been forcibly displaced from their homes.

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Each year, Washington High School’s chapter of Amnesty International holds a talent show in which the profits go towards a particular human rights or global health charity of their choosing. This year, they have chosen to send all proceeds to The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees of Yemen. This organization strives to aid civilians in countries where human rights are being violated. Though Yemeni civilians are in serious need of help, this country’s human rights issues are vastly unknown.

“We chose Yemen as our choice because much of the media coverage of this brutal and deadly civil war has been overshadowed by the extensive coverage of the conflict in Syria,” said Wash Amnesty Club President Sam McDermott. “The conflict in Yemen has displaced millions of people within the country.”

McDermott also highlighted on the executive order issued by the Trump Administration.

“With the recent reinforcement of a travel ban barring all citizens of Yemen from entering the US, it is important to highlight the struggles facing the vast majority of the people living in Yemen that are just innocent victims of the brutal conflict,” said McDermott.

With the conflicts in Yemen being widely unknown, what is even more unknown is the involvement of the United States in the air strikes and overall breach of human rights. “This conflict is also pertinent to us in the US because as recently as last month the US military conducted a raid that led to the deaths of 1 US soldier as well as 12

civilians,” said McDermott.

The organization of which Wash Amnesty is sending proceeds to, promises to provide a minimum of 56,700 people in Yemen with core relief items and at least 50,000 with shelter. Amnesty Club encourages people to attend Jamnesty if they care about human rights. “It’s a great event that highlights Wash’s amazing talent while also helping you learn a little bit about a very important cause,” McDermott said.

Jamnesty will be held on Friday, April 28 in the little theater.

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Staff Editorial Mental Illnesses- Depression is Real Hypothetical situation: Your closest friend reveals to you that they’re suffering with severe depression. In that instance, how do you respond? Are you caring? Compassionate? Even if you are those things on the outside, what are you really thinking? For many people in situations like these, their thoughts are often a contradiction to their external reaction.

Whether or not we are aware, we probably all know at least one person with a mental illness. In fact, according to data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, approximately 1 in 5 U.S. adults suffer from some kind of mental illness. Despite this significant number, mental illness is still heavily stigmatized in today’s world.

Let’s be clear: mental health is just as important as physical health. Someone with a mental illness can’t just “get better,” especially when treatment for such illnesses can be lifelong. Mental illness often takes a toll on people’s lives, and sometimes it even causes death. Its potential to spin way out of control matches that of physical illnesses, yet unaccepting and uneducated people fail to accept it.

characters were homicidal, and one-fourth of the characters committed suicide. This drastically distorts people’s grasp of the illness, and other illnesses.

For people with these unaccepting and ill-informed mindsets, it may be hard for them to one day turn around and view the situation in a completely new light. It’s difficult for someone to change their mindset on something overnight, but we are urging skeptics to research this problem of stigma, as well as mental illness in general. That way, you can be empathetic toward afflicted people, rather than just acting like it.

Jones touched on the issue of a surface understanding. “I think there are tons of times where even when people outwardly act like they understand and aren’t judgmental, they still are skeptical.

And it’s easy to get frustrated with somebody who is depressed as opposed to somebody who has diabetes. When your friend doesn’t want to go out because they’re sad, people react differently,” said Jones.

8 out of It’s not just depression and anxiety that are 8 editors stigmatized, either. There isn’t a mental illness that’s blatantly more condemned than others, but people agree react to different illnesses in different ways. “I think

Dr. Amy Jones, AP Psychology teacher, explains why people often think down upon mental illness. “I think mental illnesses are often less tangible than medical illnesses--or physical illnesses--so it’s less easy to say ‘Oh, here’s a blood test that shows my blood is off,’ or ‘Here’s a tumor.’ When you’re talking about stuff that involves the mind and emotions, there’s also this element of people believing that people should be able to have control over that. And they don’t; they’re not able to correlate that there could be physical things that actually dictate those things in a person. Actually when I think about it, what it goes to is this illusion that most people have who aren’t educated in psychology, where they think they have more control over who they are and their personality than they actually do. They don’t realize the neurochemistry and brain structure and function that makes up a lot of that stuff.”

It also seems that the media doesn’t do a great job in depicting mental illnesses for what they truly are--they want to create suspense and drama, so they often portray unrealistic depictions of mental illnesses that then cloud our understanding of them.

For example, a study regarding schizophrenia and movies revealed that out of 41 characters depicted with schizophrenia, a majority of them showed signs of violence, one-third of the violent

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people tend to view neurotic illnesses, like depression and anxiety, with more judgment, but they view psychotic illnesses, like schizophrenia, with fear. The behavioral changes are so much more distinct. Everybody gets sad, so it’s not something to be afraid of--you don’t look at somebody who’s sad and go, ‘That’s terrifying.’ But people don’t have hallucinations, people don’t have illusions, and so that’s scary. Again, it’s like that absence of control taken even further. And they see them as threatening, as well,” said Jones.

Historically speaking, people with even small mental health issues were shunned from society, oftentimes thrown into asylums or even lobotomized. The rest of society generally had no interest in helping them or figuring out what was wrong and, unfortunately, some of those assumptions and mindsets still linger today. We like to believe that we’re a progressive society, particularly in regards to accepting others who are “different” from us, yet that isn’t often the case.

Next time someone finds the courage to reveal their mental health issues, respond with the utmost respect and be empathetic and encouraging, rather than emitting the smallest sign of judgment. And if you have any doubt that they’re telling the truth, before questioning them, educate yourself.

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Collective Reform The new law that will significantly affect rural schools and decrease abilities of unions

Matthew Andersland Business Manager

On Feb. 17, Iowa House of Representatives voted on a new collective bargaining bill concerning education in the state of Iowa. The bill passed, which will be causing major changes in the way that unions will affect teachers’ rights to bargain for working conditions and payment.

Many teachers are deeply troubled concerning future rights and salaries, and in some cases, the futures of their jobs.

The bill will effectively take away all of the union’s ability to bargain for working conditions and basically all of their ability to bargain salary-wise. It will also give schools the ability to change payment and employment stages based off of a teacher’s ability to teach. This could create “bidding wars” for teachers, leaving rural areas in a bit of a bad position as more urban school districts would be able to pay more. Rural areas would be left behind with subpar teachers as a result.

This is a concern for parents and families living in rural areas of Iowa, as after this law is passed their children and all students in rural districts could be at a disadvantage compared to children who go to schools in more urban districts. This could affect the children’s’ ability to land jobs and perform in higher education in the future, as well as their level of achievement in general dropping.

Alongside rural students having a harder time competing with urban high schoolers, it will make it harder for Iowans in general to compete with students form neighboring states.

The majority of the negative effects on students are the direct result of the negative effects on the teachers themselves. The bill itself will also prevent teachers from even talking to each other about issues that would previously have been handled by the unions.

“The law prohibits us from talking,” said Pete Clancy, teacher of eight years at Washington High School. This reality brings into question possible First Amendment infringements with the introduction of the bill. Clancy also believes that where the bill will truly have the most negative effects will be in the rural schools where they will not have access to top class teachers as a result of there being less funding there than in urban districts.

During February, our right-leaning Surveyor podcast, Seeing Red Through a Sea of Blue, had the opportunity to interview Republican Representative Ken Rizer, who stated that he believes the bill will save the schools. During the interview Rizer said that even though they increase school funding every year, the schools still keep being underfunded and he blames this on teachers

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unions taking too large of a portion of the funding from the schools. He believes with this new law there will be more teachers and more resources for students to use.

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Legalizing Pollution A Student’s Take On The Republican Position On Coal And Coal Pollution

Gunnar Bosking Web Sports & Copy Editor

The government recently sank to a new low in regards to the environment. On Feb. 2, Congress and the Trump Administration unraveled the Stream Protection rule, an Obama-era regulation that kept coal waste from being dumped in small streams. The initiative was led by Congress and was signed by Trump on Feb. 16. The Republicans’ in Congress and the White House’s reasoning for the effort was that the regulations were not only killing coal jobs, but driving the industry into the ground. “This Obama-era rule was not designed to protect streams,” said Bill Johnson, a Republican Senator from Ohio, to the New York Times. “Instead it was designed to regulate the coal industry right out of business.”

The notion that the undoing of these regulations is only about being “pro-business” is absurd. The biggest reason for these coal jobs leaving the area is not solely because of government regulations, but because the market for coal has been shrinking.

With the expanding industries of natural gas and renewable clean energy, the job market isn’t in the mines, but with the turbines instead. If the Republicans were as concerned with the coal miners’ jobs as they say they are, they would invest money and training to get them into the renewable energy fields.

The sudden deregulation could impact citizens’ sources of drinking water and the planet’s atmosphere. Especially with the

growing crisis in Flint, Michigan, one would think that Congress would try their hardest to conserve clean drinking water sources.

Also, the influx of more coal ash could contribute to a rise of carbon dioxide, which in turn leads to global climate change. “I think the thing that people should be most concerned about is the carbon dioxide emissions and the changing climate that will increase,” said Washington High School’s environmental science teacher J.P. Graham. “We’re already at 400 parts per million with carbon dioxide in the air, and that number will probably skyrocket with the energy companies taking advantage of this deregulation.”

If this type of mentality continues in the government, they will not only destroy the water sources, but eventually the entire earth as well. That can’t happen.

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It’s A Grape Day To Be A Warrior

Nik Huerter Staff Reporter

Washington High School’s right to eat grapes has recently been under attack.

There are numerous reasons as to why, the biggest being due to people throwing grapes during lunchtime.

Whether you are targeting a friend or a complete stranger, most people aren’t in the mood to get hit. Also, throwing grapes causes a mess for people to clean up. I doubt they want to spend their time picking up grapes. If Wash students can’t stop this mess, then the grapes will be revoked permanently.

“I must say I like grapes, they are a nutritious snack. I think it’s unfortunate that this problem is taking place in our school. Pride in our school just has to be in all settings. We must take an active role in helping out, and encourage students to take a stand. We are Warriors and this building belongs to all of us,” said Dr. Carlos Grant, Wash’s interim principal.

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While grapes still might be banned, Grant has seen improvements since the day they went on the announcements. “I think we underestimated the student body. Multiple people reached out to us and engaged.[The staff are] gonna just let the current batch settle, but we have reconsidered this,” said Grant.

Along with staff, the students of Wash have been upset about this news. “The ban is gonna be really annoying. I’m not too happy about it,” said Alex Glover, ’20.

This issue has also taken to social media. Many people shared their comments on the situation.“You should have seen the tweets I received! Grape lives matter, don’t ban the grapes, so many creative titles,” said Grant.

So instead of throwing grapes, I advise eating them. Grapes have been threatened, but If Wash students can do their part, grapes will stay on the menu.

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You’re Not Alone Mental Health Issues With Teens In and Outside Wash Jillian Gannon & Julia Carlson Opinions Editor & Staff Reporter

The Facts -Approximately 20 percent of adolescents have a diagnosable mental health disorder.

-Between 20 and 30 percent of adolescents have one major depressive episode before they reach adulthood.

-For a quarter of individuals with mood disorders like depression, these first emerge during adolescence.

-Untreated mental health problems among adolescents often result in negative outcomes.

About Teen Anxiety and Depression Being a teenager is a critical time for mental, social, and emotional wellbeing and development. During adolescence, the brain undergoes significant developmental changes, establishing neural pathways and behavior patterns that will last into adulthood. Because adolescent brains are still developing, these teens are particularly receptive to the positive influences of youth development strategies, social and emotional learning, and behavioral modeling. But adolescents’ developing brains, added by hormonal changes, make them more prone to depression and more likely to engage in risky and thrill-seeking behaviors than both younger children or adults. Mental health and social and emotional well being, combined with sexual and reproductive health, violence and unintentional injury, substance use, and nutrition and obesity, form part of a complex web of potential challenges

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to adolescents’ healthy emotional and physical development.

We all know being a teenager in high school gets increasingly stressful, but sometimes those extensive amounts of stress create a more long term effect on our brains. Effects such as lack of motivation, irritability, increased amounts of sleep, loss of appetite, mental breakdowns and countless more that can point towards a sickness in the brain.

One of the hardest things about these types of mental illnesses in young people is whether this really is more abnormal than the average teen. It is becoming more apparent to mental health professionals that signs of mental problems in teenagers are very similar to the average mentality of any teenage high school student.

Teenagers tend to take more than two naps in a week, have a mental breakdown from a hard math assignment and have every little problem in their life bubble up inside of them until they burst into flames. Luckily, Washington High School is fortunate enough to have four counselors who are always here for when things like this happen. They are happy to help students with any problems they may have, and additionally, Wash has its own therapist.

Wash didn’t have a therapist for a number of years until last school year. The subject of our lack of a therapist was covered in a Surveyor article written last March, entitled ‘Help Isn’t On The Way’.

Jennifer Byers, a Wash counselor, helps explain the need for a therapist at Wash: “The Tanager Place [therapist] has a mental health certification, [Counselors] work more with career and school advice,” Byers said, “When it comes to things like cognitive behavioral therapy, we’re not qualified to do it.”

Students across the school struggle with mental health issues from all across the board. A few students have a large variety of serious issues. Some students have trouble getting and maintaining good mental health, others struggle with depression or anxiety. A student at Wash describes their personal struggle with mental health.

“I have mental breakdowns a few times a week just because I have so much on my plate trying to juggle good grades, a job, a good amount of sleep every night, social events, extracurriculars and spending time with friends and family.”

Other students’ issues are more focused on school and classes. “Sometimes I’ll come home from school and take a 3 hour nap and refuse to get up while my mom yells at me to start my homework. I don’t want to start my homework because I know I won’t understand it and I just avoid it by trying to sleep my problems away.”

Byers describes the role of counselors in helping a student who is seeking help. “[Students seeking help] come to us first, it’s probably those people who need those counselors who aren’t going to seek them out. It’s almost always us letting students know about what help is available. Or they tried [therapy] before and had a bad experience. Sometimes we have to convince people to give it a try.”

Wash now has Jenny VansCoy as a therapist for the 2017 school year, as she shares her time with Wash and Hoover Elementary. VansCoy is here for fifteen hours a week should a student need help.

Wash changed the therapist provider too- from Abbe Center to Tanager Placebecause of a lack in funding. However, the therapy service at Wash isn’t free.

VansCoy helps explain the paying process of the therapy services at Wash.

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Emily LaGrange

Mental Illness Classifications Mood Disorders: -Major Depressive Disorder -Bipolar Disorder -Dysthymia Anxiety Disorders: -General Anxiety Disorder -Panic Disorder -Social Anxiety Disorder -Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) -Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Behavior Disorders: -Attention Hyperactivity Deficit Disorder (ADHD) -Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) -Eating Disorders -Schizophrenia

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statistics based on research by National Institute of Mental Health, data taken of the 49.5 percent of adolescents in 2010 who met criteria for a mental illness

“The funding comes from clients I see.

Every time I see a client, Tanager Place bills their insurance and that is how my position is funded. It’s sort of like going to see a doctor where you pay a co-pay or fee to see the doctor and that is how the doctor gets paid.”

Should a student ever need immediate help, and no one is available, there are many options for them to take.

VansCoy explained, “If a student is feeling like they might hurt or kill themselves, they need to either tell an adult that can help them or call 911. Foundation 2 also provides a mobile crisis unit that may be helpful, as they have trained staff on call 24/7. [Foundation 2 Crisis Center’s] number is 319-362-2174.”

If it’s not really a crisis situation, there are other options, as Byers suggests, “I think people would go to an administrator. A lot of people in the administration are really kind, and sometimes people would go to a trusted teacher if there’s an emergency and we’re not here. Sometimes it’s not really a crisis, so the person just comes back in when we’re here.”

Students at Wash sometimes are not aware of all the help they have just at their fingertips. With caring adults filling the school, a student needing help always has someplace to turn.

Byers explains it as it being the nicest thing about Wash, saying, “The whole school is full of caring adults who would drop everything to help a student.

Everything is everyone’s concern. I can’t think of a single faculty member here that wouldn’t stop whatever they were doing to help a student.”

No matter what a student is going through, someone is always there to help them- whether it be a counselor, a therapist, a crisis hotline, a teacher, etc. The list can go on forever, because a person is never truly alone. As VansCoy put it, “Even if you feel like you are all alone, you are not.”

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Mr. Washington Claire McKinstry A&E Editor

Meet the Contestants

Questions 1. When or where was your first kiss?

2. What song defines you?

3. Boxers or briefs?

4. What is your biggest fear?

5. What is your dream job?

6. Who is your hero?

7. If you were a girl for a day, what would you do?

Gerry Alt

1. Don’t remember.

1st place

2. “I Love It” by Icona Pop. 3. Boxers duh.

4. Spiders scare me.

5. Professional figure skater 6. Toby Bryant.

7. Join a rec league basketball team and dunk on somebody.

Josiah Lydon

1. I’m waiting for marriage.

2. Although turned into a meme now, I believe that “All Star” by Smashmouth is a very nuanced song, which captures the essence of the many facets of life. Hopes, dreams, and aspirations.

3. Briefs, because a Buzzfeed quiz told me so.

4. The great abyss of space, unless you’re asking what I’m most afraid of, then it’s spiders.

5. Professional cat caretaker.

6. Guy Fieri; it’s just so inspiring to see such an uncharismatic man continue to pursue a career as an entertainer.

7. Wait until marriage.

Peter Greubel 2nd place

1. On the moon.

2. “Sexyback” by Justin Timberlake.

3. Boxers.

4. Running over my dog when I'm pulling into my driveway and he runs outside to see me.

5. NASA astronaut.

6. Batman.

7. I would go out for women's volleyball.

Sam McDermott 3rd place

1. At a summer camp the summer going into freshman year.

2. “The Real Slim Shady”.

3. Boxers (gotta have the air).

4. The unknown nothingness that lies beyond the ever-expanding barrier of what we know to be our universe.

5. Astronaut.

6. John Muir.

7. Find the source of cooties and finally create a cure to them so they can stop terrorizing the classrooms of elementary students nationwide.

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Profiles Editor

Kate McCartan

Mr. Washington Meet the Contestants

Andy O’Neill

Sam Foarde

1. At the top of a really really tall roller coaster, and then I cried a little bit.

1.The back seat of Logan Taylor’s car.

2. “Gangnam Style” by Psy. It’s pretty self-explanatory.

3. Neither.

2. “All About That Bass” by Meghan Trainor.

3. Briefs, boxers are for middle schoolers.

4. Either failure in the eyes of Doc Wenzel or separating from my high school sweetheart Claire Mckinstry.

4. Definitely confrontation. I get intimidated very easily.

5. Fulfilling my FTA duties.

5. Hands down I want to be in the NBA. 6. Jeremy Lin. He changed the game for Asian basketball players.

7. Cat call middle school boys at the mall.

6. Mr. Harte.

7. Go out with a guy version of Claire McKinstry.

Jackson Kluber 1. 3rd grade summer school under the jungle gym (where the real kids hangout).

2. “Life’s a B****” by Nas. 3. Boxers.

PJ Gorman 1. Summer of junior year, 2207 Ridgeway Drive.

2. “Tumbling Tumble Weeds” by Sons of the Pioneers.

3. Briefs.

4. To me, spiders are pretty wack.

5. Professional Formula One race car driver.

6. I have many heroes! Let me grab a list of every teacher I’ve ever had!

7. I’d protest for pro choice and eat tons of food.

4. Never finding a career I enjoy while simultaneously making a living.

Matthew Andersland

5. Astronomer/seti researcher/politician.

2. “Brother” by Mac Demarco.

6. Dr. Plagman.

7. Set a state record for fastest 3000 and 1500m runs.

1. At Camp Wapsie between 8th and 9th grade.

3. Boxers.

4. Smelling bad.

5. Rock star.

6. Jerry García.

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7. Go underwear shopping.

Profiles Editor

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Mr. Washington Meet the Contestants

Bryan Gosch 1. In my car in front of my house on my 18th birthday.

Peter Nassif 1. I don’t remember to be honest.

2. “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”.

3. Briefs.

2. “Longview” by Green Day.

4. Being in the thorns in Surveyor.

3. Boxers.

5. Trophy husband.

4. Being forced to read the Pledge of Allegiance in only my underwear.

6. Hard to name just one.

7. Maybe sing some high notes.

5. Making millions of dollars off of terrible art.

Ben Potter

6. Cousin Dan. 7. Go pee and see how that works.

1. In kindergarten in the middle of class. My teacher yelled at me and my mom made me apologize to the girl’s parents.

2. “Sir Duke” by Stevie Wonder.

3. Briefs no question.

Quinten Wright

4. Giraffes. They got that weird neck thing going on and it freaks me out.

5. Being in a band.

1. My first kiss is whenever you feel like it.

6. Christopher Walken (check out the Weapon of Choice music video).

2. El Sonidito by Hechizeros Band.

7. Probably straight up open mouth make out with one of the bros.

Colin Vande Weerd

3. Boxers all the way.

1. Freshman year in my basement.

4. That we won’t end up together.

2. “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen.

3. Briefs.

5. Dealer to the stars.

4. Heights and essays.

5. Anything that makes millions.

6. Mrs. Finn.

7. I can’t say what I would do.

7. Get close to my enemies and then friend zone them.

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6. My dad and Steve Jobs.

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Warrior Blood Runs Blue Emily LaGrange & Sarah Altemeier Editor-in-Chief & News Editor After Washington High School’s former varsity football head coach, Paul James, announced his retirement, the football coaching staff made arrangements to fill the position. On March 1, it was announced that Moe Blue would be taking over, leading the group of men that make up such a crucial part of Wash’s culture.

As for the other three candidates for the head coach position, including Frank Scherrman, Dedric Ward, and Jason Wood, Blue believes they could have done the job just as well as he could. “We have four guys on staff that applied for the job, and any one of those other three guys are just as capable as I am of doing the job. That’s not trying to talk them up, that’s just the fact of the matter. I talked to them right after and they know how I feel about them. They’re good coaches and if it would have been one of those guys that got it, I would have stayed. I wasn’t going anywhere. They’re every bit as qualified and capable of doing it,” said Blue.

Prior to becoming the head coach, Blue spent a lot of time coaching for Wash’s football program. “I was eight years a position coach, then 11 years a coordinator,” said Blue. “I went through it the old-school way, which is you start as a position coach and you coach a bunch of different positions, then you get bumped up to a coordinator, then the next step is, usually, being head coach.”

Scherrman will be keeping his position as an offensive coordinator for the team.

He expressed his thoughts on the new head coach, with whom he has worked with for 20 years. “[Blue] is one of the most dedicated people that I’ve ever met when it comes to this school, especially football.”

Blue credits a lot of his ability to spend so much time with the football team to his wife. “I’m pretty lucky because my wife lets me do what I do. Once the season starts, she knows she doesn’t see me. I’m not home, she takes care of all the stuff with our daughters and stuff. The fact that I’m dumb enough to miss stuff with my kids, that’s not a good thing, but I have a wife

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that understands that,” said Blue.

The amount of time and commitment Blue is able to put forth for the football program is what he thinks might have set him apart from the other candidates. “I have a unique situation. My wife’s work schedule is pretty flexible. During the season, I can’t ask for any more support than I get from her. That’d be the one thing, I guess— the ability to just put in an excessive amount of time. If there was a difference, that’s where it would be. The time commitment isn’t an issue for me,” said Blue.

Blue plans on continuing on, playing the role of a defensive coordinator and head coach simultaneously. He also intends to lighten the load for the offensive coordinator position by adding Wood, prior head sophomore football coach, to co-coordinate alongside Scherrman. “I don’t have to worry about teaching all day, so I have a little more flexibility. If I was a teacher, I couldn’t imagine trying to do all of the stuff you have to do to get ready for a week, plus [having] to teach six classes plus [having] to do homework. So, I figure, if you put two good heads together, they can split the work and so we’ll have two cocoordinators— two guys basically running

the offense and I’ll just stay away from it,” said Blue.

While Blue doesn’t intend on changing much about the football program, he is planning on adjusting the summer practice schedule. “I want to shorten the summer commitment, not in terms of days or weeks, but actual time here. I think I have it figured out— average, saving five hours a week. We’ve got some guys that play baseball, so we want to be able to get done what we need to get done and cut them some breaks when they need it,” said Blue.

In spending less time at practices in the summer, Blue is hoping to generate more successful teams in more ways than one.

“Our baseball team should be pretty good this year, so I don’t want football to be the reason there’s any stumbles or anything, so they can do what they have to do. We’re going to just shorten stuff up, really, and be a little smarter with how we work and maybe not so much grind, grind, grind, grind so guys can feel a little bit more fresh coming into the season,” said Blue.

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Luckily the players approve of Blue becoming the new head coach. “I think it was a really good choice for our football program because he’s been around Wash for a while and he knows what he’s doing.

He’s a great football coach and I looking forward to the new energy that he will bring to our team,” said wide receiver Cade Saylor, ’18.

Returning varsity offensive lineman Andrew Todd, ’18, said, “Coach Blue is a person who means a lot to our school and

to myself. I love the fact that he is now the guy in charge. I think he will continue to help the program, and every player in the program, achieve a high level of success.”

Next year’s starting quarterback, Bryan Kunde ’18, is also on board with the decision, “Personally, I think it’s awesome.

He’s been a great coach and has been with this school for many years. I’m very happy for him winning the position and I believe he, hands down, deserved it.”

As for coaching games from the press

box, previously practiced by James, Blue does not plan on continuing this tradition.

“I don’t like not being able to talk to the guys. The two and a half years I was in the box, people probably just thought I was crazy because I would yell, I would slam the table and stuff… I was mad because I couldn’t say it to the person, I like being around the guys. And actually being on the sidelines, I’m a lot more calm than I am in the box. It’s like putting a tiger in the cage— he just wants to get out,” said Blue.

MVP: Jayla Johnson Bryan Gosch Staff Reporter in high school sports can be a tough goal to accomplish- it involves a strenuous routine of staying fit, honing in on and improving your skills, as well as trying to fit in the time to study for the next exam.

Jayla Johnson is a dynamic athlete who is involved in volleyball, basketball, and track at Washington High School.

This season the girl’s varsity basketball team suffered several injuries which resulted in several players being unable to perform. The coaches looked to Johnson to fill the some of the roles that had been left vacant. Johnson was asked to play several new positions, particularly taking the leading role as starting point guard.

Johnson was asked to play just about every position at some point throughout the season. “I really had to step up and be point guard which I’m not used to playing, I’m usually a shooting guard like a two or a three,” said Johnson.

Johnson’s ability to adjust and adapt has easily contributed to making her a more rounded player as well as spread her influence and knowledge to other areas of the team, “Our practices were fun and also meant for focusing on strengthening our weaknesses. Me being a point guard I would sometimes go and work with the posts and I think the coaches had us moved around and that really made me a stronger player,” said Johnson.

Johnson credits much of the success and growth to the coaches and their ability to push players like her out of their comfort zone in order to improve in the areas that they needed. “I think that our coaches definitely helped us on our weaknesses, like they’d see that a certain person needs to, for example, work on their defense so the coaches would be on that player for the practice and make sure they really got the skills that they needed to work on down,” Johnson said.

Johnson describes practices being the most memorable points in the season, mainly due to the amount of enthusiasm displayed by the players and coaches.

“Practices were made to be fun as well as improving like our coach (Chris James) was running up and down the court when we were, he’s really enthusiastic so it was a lot of fun.”

The challenge of filling so many roles throughout the season really helped Johnson realize some of her own attributes that she needed to work on as a player “I had to work on my confidence handling the ball as well as my shooting.” said Johnson.

Johnson also mentions that the trials she was presented with throughout this season has really helped her grow personally as well.“This experience helped me build on my character and help me become more of a leader,” Johnson said.

Stats

Total Points: 223 Pts/G: 9.7 FT Att: 108 FT Made: 50 FT %: 46.3 FG Att: 219 FG Made: 84 FG %: 38.4 3 pt Att: 25 3 pt Made: 5 3 pt %: 20.0

Photo by Scott McWherter

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Pros Provide Entertainment

There is a long standing debate: which is the better spectator sport, college or professional?

Professional s p o r t s offer better Ben Janssen entertainment, Managing Editor athletes, and facilities for fans making it obvious that pro sports are better. Why choose to watch a 20 year old student rather than watching the top athletes in the world?

Professional athletes are just that, professionals. These men and women spend all their time training, and focusing on improving so they can make more money. Professional athletes have access to the best trainers and equipment possible, enabling them to stay in top shape. These athletes don’t have to go to class during

the day, or study for tests like student athletes do. All of this ensures that when you go watch professional athletes they are the most physically gifted, talented, inhuman humans that there are, making it more entertaining and amazing, after all,

“College athletes dream of becoming professional athletes while professional athletes are living their dream.” college athletes dream of one day being on the same level as the pros, but they aren’t there yet.

The professional organizations are made

to entertain the spectators, not to teach their students. Because the goal of the organization is to entertain, they spend their money on the best stadiums that come with better security and better heating and cooling systems to make the fans far more comfortable. There is also more in stadium entertainment at professional stadiums than at college stadiums. The owners use their higher budgets on better stadiums to get more people to come to games and enjoy them enough so that they will want to come back. Pro stadiums are also equipped with multiple team stores, sit down restaurants and in some cases even pools, ferris wheels or carousels. The stadiums alone bring fans to the games.

College athletes dream of becoming professional athletes while professional athletes are living their dream. The pros are the top tier of athletes and the provide the best entertainment, and best overall experience for the fans, so of course professional sports are better than collegiate sports.

Amateurs Amaze Deciding if college or professional sports are better has been a controversial topic for years, even though college sports is easily the answer. College sports are better because players aren’t in it for the money, they have a lot more dedicated and highenergy players, and a mass amount of loyal fans.

College sports have higher-energy players that are always eager to show their skill and push themselves for great results.

This is because college players aren’t paid, which makes them care about their performance way more than a pro player.

They’re not in it for the money. They do it because they have a passion towards their sport. This makes college sports so much more enjoyable to watch— being able to watch highly skilled players compete against each other with high competition, which creates an energetic environment that makes fans and viewers more intrigued

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to want to watch them.

College pride is another factor that makes college sports so exciting.

Countless students will come to a college game decked out in their college colors ready to make as much noise as possible throughout the game. Seeing thousands of students making their way into the stadium ready to support their fellow classmates gives college sports a unique and exciting feel to them.

Some say that pro sports are better because they’re more “professional”, but this is not true at all. Professional sports ruin the whole point of sports by involving money. During the last Super Bowl, Falcon players still got paid around $53,000 even though they lost. Knowing that they’re still going to be paid thousands of dollars even if they lose, players become a lot less competitive and don’t put as much effort into the game. This is the total opposite for

college players.

This makes the players put a lot more effort into each game because they’re playing for the passion and pride they have for their sport.

Overall, the reasons for Bryan Ennis college sports Staff Reporter being better than pro sports is clear.

There is no money involved, making the players very motivated, skilled, and filled with energy throughout the game. They also have loyal fans that will crowd the stands, making tons of noise throughout the game, no matter if their team is winning or not.

Sports Editor

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thrift boyz In my personal experience, thrift shopping is a predominantly female activity… for no good reason. Many times I find myself lurking around the guy’s clothes at Salvation and seeing stuff that looks like it was torn straight out of an Urban Outfitters ad. Something that high school boys are wearing currently and probably paying way more than they need to be paying. While I’m more than happy to wear that 3XL crew neck as a dress, there are plenty of awesome pieces that go unworn because it seems that boys just aren’t that into the art of a good thrift. I sat down with two avid male thrifters to talk about their experiences and get some tips for guys looking to get into it.

what’s your name?

M: I’m Michael.

S: My name is Scott.

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what was your best cop? what do you typically look for when you go?

M: My pinball machine probably... Actually this jacket was also kinda dope...also I really like this shirt too.

(The jacket and shirt he’s wearing in his photo.)

S: I dunno, everything is kinda equal in my book.

why do you think more girls thrift than boys?* what brands are your favorite?

(S: Is that true???

Betsy: …yeah M: Lames.)

S: Yeah boys are some lames. They spend a lot of money on some Urban Outfitters.

M: I agree with that. Some guys just aren’t comfortable with thrift shopping for some reason.

S: I think more girls are into dressing like that.

M: I feel like girls care more about style than guys do.

do you have a hard time finding clothes that fit?

M: The biggest struggle is that all of the

what got you interested coolest things is always not in your size. in thrifting?

S: Yeah the coolest stuff is always like an

M: It’s a really cheap alternative to buying clothes as opposed to going to some place like Target, spending money on retail. You can also find stuff that you wouldn’t necessarily be able to find anywhere else.

S: I don’t have any money so it’s nice when I do get some money to be able to actually buy clothes. And I like the style that comes out of thrifted clothes.

M: Modern clothes tend to go for the “aesthetic” of grungy but you can actually look grungy for a fraction of the price.

how long have you been thrifting?

what’s the most you’ve ever spent in a trip?

S: To be honest probably like $20 max.

M: I’d say the same, when I got my pinball machine [was the most expensive trip.]

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XXXL (The boys then proceeded to discuss a complicated theory as to why there are only cool things in XXXLs but asked that it be redacted from the record)

how do you work around some things not fitting?

S: I just wear bigger stuff. It adds in with the style that I like is a little bit bigger [fitting clothes] M: I tend to like slim fitted stuff, but sometimes bigger stuff works. Most of the time I just get frustrated and say, ‘I would have bought this if it was like a medium or something’

where’s your fav shop? why?

M: I like the downtown Salvation is my favorite because I think they always have the best stuff.

S: My favorite is the one off Council, it’s a beautiful store and really big.

M: I don’t really look for brands. It’s always cool to find Tommy stuff if it doesn’t look … douche-baggy. There’s certain stuff that’s actually good. Champion and Adidas is cool too. I’ll buy older Nike stuff too.

S: I’m not really partial to any brands.

when you go shopping, what’s your strategy?

M: You GOTTA find stuff before your friend does.

S: You can’t look at stuff for too long, you gotta find stuff first [when thrifting with your friend]

tips for other boys lookin’ to get into thrifting M: Find a good thrifting buddy. Map out your locations, find the one closest to you. Stock up your pocket change, keep a cup in your car [so you have money to thrift with] S: You can also thrift by yourself. A lot of people who have trouble finding things, say ‘oh I would go but I never find anything’.

You just really have to look for things.

what’s the one thing you’re waiting to find?

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M: Like two years probably, I really got into this year S: Going regularly probably this year

M: Embroidered stuff.

S: Me too. Usually [when] I look for stuff and then get kinda lost and just look at everything.

M: I always like to go in the random s*** section. That’s where I found my roller blades… and my pinball machine.

M & S: Cool shoes. *Not based on data, merely an observation

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Best Slice in the 319

Steve Lacey’s Demo

Seth Keppler Photo Editor

In the Cedar Rapids metro most favor Zoey’s or Tomaso’s. To find the best I graded three pizzerias on a letter grade scale, considering four factors: Taste, texture, price, and presentation. To insure a fair competition I ordered a thin crust pepperoni and sausage pizza from each pizzeria.

Tomaso’s, a pizzeria with multiple locations in the metro, has a reputation for outstanding taste, proudly stating on the box, “Best Pizza in Cedar Rapids Or It’s Free.” Fresh out of the box this pie looks like something out of an art gallery, tiles of pepperoni cover a moderate layer of cheese and fresh tomato sauce, sprinkled with the finest italian sausage.

All the ingredients coalesce in perfect harmony; zesty pepperoni alongside savory tomato sauce, herby sausage, and cheese. However, the pizza could use more cheese. The price was $24, but with good pizza comes a higher price, so Tomaso’s scores a C+ for taste. Tomaso’s pizza had a crispy crust, something you’d expect from a New York style pizza resulting in a B for texture. For presentation Tomaso’s scores an A for its ability to make one cry tears of joy. The flavors of sausage, pepperoni, and sauce on this pizza is almost perfect, but the cheese seems scarce, something essential in a world class pizza, resulting in an A- for taste. Considering all factors above Tomaso’s pizza scores an A-.

Zoey’s Pizzeria, a legendary pizzeria in Marion is renowned for marvelous pizza, and their New York style pepperoni sausage is a masterpiece. Straight out of the box this work of art resembling an Italian rendition of Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ with cascading flows of cheese. Zoey’s pizza, known for its cheese, capitalizes perfectly on taste and texture with a gooey blanket of mozzarella over a chewy crust and tomato sauce.

The sausage brings a zest straight from

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Ruby’s

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Tomaso’s

Sicily. However the pepperoni seemed to be camouflaged within the tomato sauce.

The pizza, was $24 resulting in a C+. The texture of the pie is exemplary and receives a well earned A. The pizza looked good enough to marry, also resulting in an A for presentation. Zoey’s executed the taste of cheese, sauce, and their sausage perfectly, however the absence of pepperoni-ish flavors results in a A-. With all categories in mind, Zoey’s pizza receives an overall A. Ruby’s Pizzeria, a newer pizza joint in Cedar Rapids, may not be as revered as Zoey’s or Tomaso’s, but it’s certainly worthy contender. Ruby’s pizza executes perfectly on cheese, maintaining perfect zen in the amount of cheese. Succulent tomato sauce, and flavors of cheese, pepperoni, and sausage all collide, but are brought together by wholesome Italian herbs sprinkled atop the pizza. The sausage provided good flavors of herbs but lacked the zesty flavor required for that authentic Italian taste. The pepperoni delivers exquisite flavors of spice that tingle the whole palate. Ruby’s price is astounding, only $19 for a large two topping pizza so an A- for price. For taste Ruby’s receives a B- due to the sausage lacking authentic italian taste. The texture was good with subtle crunch in the crust, resulting in a B+. Ruby’s presentation is phenomenal, a beautiful pie baptized in herbs and a divine covering of cheese, simply radiant, so an A for that. Overall Ruby’s pizza scores a solid B+.

Through many methods of testing and tasting I have determined Zoey’s to be the best pizzeria in the Cedar Rapids area, scoring an overall A. There are many more pizza hotspots in Cedar Rapids that are worthy to competitors for these three. I encourage you to analyze, compare, and contrast them yourself.

Billy Lemos Web Editor On Feb. 24, bassist and member of the band The Internet Steve Lacy released his long awaited debut EP. The project, titled “Steve Lacy’s Demo”, features a diverse range of production and draws influences from artists such as King Krule and David Longstreth.

The EP begins with “Looks”, an upbeat, comical tune where Lacy explains that you cannot judge someone purely based on their appearance. The track features punchy, funk-inspired drums and a catchy bassline. The second track, “Ryd”, has Lacy describing a date in which he joyrides around California. Though the song is bland lyrically, it does feature a catchy hook and gracefully warped guitar sonics.

Track five, “Haterlovin”, is by far the worst song on this EP. The bizarre mixing and Deathgrips-esque vocals throw off the homogenous soundscape that Lacy created with previous tracks. The album’s closer, “Some”, features gorgeous vocals and a guitar lead similar to that of a Mac DeMarco track. The track also contains a hidden, brief bonus song with a lush chorus and falsetto vocals.

Track three, “Dark Red”, was released as a single and is my personal favorite piece on the album. On this track, Lacy begs his girlfriend for forgiveness over a percussive and minimalistic instrumental. The chorus vocals on this track highlight Lacy’s strong vocal abilities. The fourth track, “Thangs”, has Lacy crooning over a powerful, driving bassline and boom bap drums. This song lyrics and instrumental are both a bit to repetitive.

Overall, “Steve Lacy’s Demo” is a bit of a mixed bag. Though some songs are gems, others feature sloppy lyrics and repetitive drum loops. However, I would definitely recommend you give this EP a listen if you enjoy the works of Mac DeMarco, Homeshake, and/or King Krule.

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Quinn Spivey Staff Reporter

Iowa Gets Festiv(al)

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Perennial chart topping band The Red Hot Chili Peppers will be in Des Moines at the Wells Fargo Arena May 23. The group, formed all the way back in 1983, is one of the bestselling groups of all time with over 80 million records sold worldwide. They have been nominated for sixteen Grammys and won six of them. In 2012, the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Currently, the group is travelling on “The Getaway World Tour” which started in Sept. 16, 2016 and plans to go well into 2017. Even with their continued success, band members say they have no plans to slow down now.

DNCE

Joe Jonas and company will be in Ames at the Hilton Coliseum on Apr. 4 as a part of their world tour. The group has enjoyed a slow ascension to the top since the release of their 2015 debut single “Cake by the Ocean.” In 2016 they made a cameo appearance in the popular television special “Grease: Live.” They have most recently released a self-titled album that was released in November of the same year. Lead singer Joe Jonas was previously most prominently known for his involvement in the world renowned group “The Jonas Brothers.” The group is fresh off a win for “Best New Artist” at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards and has now gained the status of multi-platinum.

The Chainsmokers

American DJ duo The Chainsmokers will make a stop on their North American tour in Des Moines at the Wells Fargo Arena on Apr. 30. The group made their presence felt in the world with the release of their song “#Selfie” in 2014. The group has reached the top of the Billboard charts with songs “Roses” and “Closer”. In fact, their single “Don’t Let Me Down” earned them a Grammy nod for Best Dance Recording. The group was initially formed in 2012 and current members Drew Taggart and Alex Pall are enjoying the fast track to success. Their first studio album “Memories...Do Not Open” is scheduled to be released April 7 of this year.

Green Day

On Apr. 3 the American punk rock band Green Day will be making a stop on their world tour in Des Moines at the Wells Fargo Arena.

The group has won five Grammys including Best Alternative Album, two Best Rock Album nods, Record of the Year, and Best Musical Show Album. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015. The group is currently promoting their 2016 album “Revolution Radio”. Their rise began in the early 1990’s and has been sustained through albums such as “21st Century Breakdown” and “American Idiot.” The later was even made into a Broadway musical. Their continued success is a testament to the talent of their lead man, Billie Joel Armstrong.

Hinterland Music Festival

One of the few musical festivals in Iowa takes place in St. Charles on Aug. 4 and 5. The third annual Hinterland Music Festival looks to be a breath of fresh air for the often musically deprived area. Notable performers at the event include English indie rock band alt-J and the ever so smooth sounding Gary Clark Jr. The event is open to all ages. A camp ground will be put in place and be accessible to any and all who wish to use it. Along with the music and camping, art and craft vendors will be on site to further enhance your experience.

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