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Reporters/Staff

Keila Almendarez-Rodriguez Hunter Anderson Lillian Anderson Jack Armsrong Xandria Berger Ryan Clark Tian Cleveland Tyion Cunningham Nyaboth Daw Issac Garcia Claysia Gayton Melisa Habibovic Ezra Hall Keke Hall Levi Hankerson Jayda Hanson Jack Harrington Rylee Jones Katrin Klassen Kiara Lester Willem Lindstrom Zaria Little Colin Murphy Alex Noel Ziggy Paige Noemi Pelaez Daniel Pradovich Kimberlin Rosas Drew Simmons Lily Vande Anna Vu

Relationship

By Colin Murphy, Tian Cleveland, Willem Lindstrom and staff

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Status

By Willem, Sir Colin, Tian, Staff school. I think they are fun and thinks they are a good way to

of people are married to their high school sweetheart according to Mensdivorce.com. High school relationships are one of the biggest parts of high school, but are they good for students? Having a girl/ boyfriend can take up a lot of someone’s life. They can also be very distracting.

Christian Aranda, a junior at Roosevelt High School, thinks high school dating is great but PDA should stay out of the school. “I like the idea of high school relationships, but they can be distracting.” Aranda thinks school and sports or extracurricular activities should come first.

He says they are more important than a relationship in high school. Aranda also said PDA can be too much in the school, and it wishes it happened less.

Jaden Morris, a sophomore, thinks high school relationships are cool. Morris states, “I like relationships in high

healthy, and they are one of the fun building blocks in high school.” Morris has had relationships in the past and thinks they are very fun. Morris also said everyone should have enough time to get their

learn what a relationship means.

He said in high school, he had a lot of girlfriends and he even ended up marrying his last one.

He explains how they can even last longer than people think they can. “In high school, I went from dating friend to friend and I eventually found the right one.”

Hope benefited from having a girlfriend in high school.

“I like relationships in high school.

High school relationships can be very fun, but I think they are fun and they can also take up a lot healthy, and are one of the of someone’s time. People can get a lot out of a having fun building blocks in a high school relationship, they can sometimes even high school”. meet their future soulmate.

- Jaden Morris They are a great learning expeschoolwork done, be in a sport all while being in a relationship with someone.

Mr. Hope a teacher here at Roosevelt High School likes high school relationships and thinks they are fun. He

Savion Coleman and Grisell Gemaya juniors at Roosevelt High School.

rience in high school. They pave the path to adulthood, and they will continue to be a big part of high school.

Relationships built on friendship, respect and common interests are sure to last.

Keylan Flynn and Ally Leonard a couple here at Roosevelt High School

Valentines Advice

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By Jack Harrington, Isaac Garcia and Tyion Cunningham

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alentine’s Day can be great for people in relationships but difficult for single people. Single people must go the whole day alone while they watch couples doing romantic activates and getting romantic gifts for each other, but Roosevelt students want everyone to have great Valentine’s Day.

Here are some tips and tricks and words of advice from are fellow students and staff members.

Valentine’s Day is a completely different experience for people in relationships.

Maddie Thomas, a taken person said, “chocolates and flowers go along way”.

Talking about what guys should do for their Valentine, Danny another taken person said, “just get her what she wants”. Solid advice. Kenny Brooks said, “just get them 2K” when he was talking about what the girl should do for the guy on Valentine’s Day. This day can be an interesting and fun day for people who are in a relationship.

“Buy him 2k.”

-Kenny Brooks

Mrs. Olsen, a math teacher at Roosevelt said, “I’m old school, like when a guy gives presents the the girl,” so there are some people who like the romantic side to Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day isn’t just for girls, guys like a little recognition, too.

Leo Gaukel, a single freshman at Roosevelt said “frankly do what you want”. This is great advice for a single person because that day isn’t just about people in relationships, so single people do what you want on Valentine’s Day, like watching movies or playing video games or any fun activities. Kenny Brooks said, “you could make a poster or get some chocolates.” You don’t need to spend a lot to make a

“Find what makes you happy.”-Delia McFarland

big impression!

Talking about what single people could do to not be single after Valentine’s Day or how to make your valentine happy if you are taken. Single people still can have fun Valentines’s Days, and maybe even get up the nerve to ask someone out!

In conclusion, Valentine’s Day is a completely different experience depending on whether you are single or taken. Many of the staff and students had comments on Valentine’s Day, giving their advice and tips for both taken and single people.

Good luck and have a good Valentine’s Day Roosevelt!

“Dont screw it up!”

Maya Lint

Can’t Buy Me LOVE

By Kiara Lester, Staff

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ome people have spent more money on their pets than what they have spent on their significant other, around $90 per animal on Valentine’s Day. $19.6 billion dollars is spent on Valentine’s Day by millennials alone.

Teenagers are spending almost the same amount of money as adults are paying every year.

Students are generally stressing over Valentine’s Day, by planning the date and what to get for their partner. Other students get depressed or sad on the week of Valentine’s Day because they don’t have a partner.

Skylnn Jones and Damario McMillan Anderson

Valentine’s Day is one of the most stressful days of the year aside to Christmas. Roosevelt sturather focus on their schooling and on their own dent Riley Kyte also thinks Valentine’s Day is stressproblems. ful for students, he said,

Some people get depressed because their

“People are scrambling to get things for peofriends are out doing things with their partner ple and trying to find exactly what they want and if while they just sit at home alone or are trying to they get something they start to think what if they make plans. There are many problems that just don’t like it. ” generally come from anxiety in high schools in The majority of high schools just plan on cluding just asking someone o be their Valentine getting their partner candy and some type of stuffed and not getting made fun of or rejected. One of the animal. Many students believe that they have to get main reasons people don’t go out on Valentine’s their partner something that costs money, but some Day is because of the fear of rejection or failure at students just want to spend time with their partner.“ getting the present that their partner wanted.

The good things about Valentine’s Day is

The bad things about Valentines day is the that it makes a person feel loved and important. stress, anxiety, and some people who don’t have Even kids who get Valentine’s from their friends at anyone to spend it with get into a depression over school feel like they are important to their friends valentines’ day. Men stress about Valentine’s Day because they received a gift of candy or a card. more than women do. They are the ones who must Valentine’s day is a day to show loved ones that plan the most and buy gifts for their partner. I have they are cared about and appreciated. It can be a talked to a lot of guys on social media who believe good thing for someone’s self-esteem. Many peothat Valentine’s Day is just another holiday to make ple who don’t have a valentine who gets valentines money and they believe that it’s a worthless holiday from their friends are also happy because they feel (mind you most of the men are single who say this). included in something. Some people just generally Many students believe that relationships ae generwant to feel included. ally pointless and so do females they would much

Couple Compatabil

Do you ever wonder who you’d be most compatible with? What sign will be the best match for you for Valentine's Day. If you’re an Aquarius, your most compatible sign is the strong-willed Leo. These signs are open to people willing to take risks with them, they’re very complex.

Both are very committed and honest with one another.

The second most compatible signs are the Aries and Libra. This would also be a power couple. Aries and Libras are very expressive without thinking too much about it, it comes naturally.

These two are adventurous and always passionate. The best part about their exciting adventurous relationship is how they express their love for each other without thinking. This relationship will never have a dull moment. There is always a downside to a relationship and with this one is the trust.

Libras are not trusting people and sometimes Aries can be too harsh when speaking about trust.

Between the Gemini and Sagittarius, communication is key. you must be able to speak witY each other to work out issues. The biggest challenge is to find feelings that’ll last. Both signs have a non-emotional feel to them, but their contact develops so much emotion that maybe neither one of them will be able to cope with it.

Pisces and Virgo can both be very gentle with each other relationship, and these signs are also very passionate, and don’t enjoy short term. They complement each other best through communication and intellectual stimulation.

When they start their relationship, they are bound to realize how similar they are, even though they seem so different. The mutable quality of their signs will allow them to jump from topic to topic, both staying interested in the flow and the outcome of their conversations.

PIsces and Libra, apparently another compatablity

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The Taurus and Scorpio relationship takes patience from both signs, you must pay attention to the little details. Both signs can be very needy but still it can work very well. There is a deep understanding of everything natural going on between the two. The Taurus partner is really closed, unreachable and too quiet.

This could wake the suspicious nature of a Scorpio.

The two C’s, Capricorn and Cancers compatibility must include feelings and emotions.

They have a very mutual affection towards each other, even though their circumstances might be completely different. This could make them able to talk about anything.

Capricorn could be very difficult to talk to from Cancer’s perspective.

They both need stability in their lives and will value people who give them the sense of security. something they will value most in each other, the ability of both not to quit or give up, however hard

These are only suggestions. Your belief in astrology is up to you.

The suggestions don’t matter if you’re with somone you love and cherish.

By: Xandria , Anna, and Staff

Origin of Valentine’s Day

By Melisa Habibovic, Alex Noel and staff

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Valentine’s Day. A day of love and affection with boxes of chocolates and teddy bears. Lots of people love Valentine’s Day because it is a holiday that celebrates relationships, and couples all over the world get to give gifts to each other and go on romantic dates. People all around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day, but how many people actually know where the holiday originates? Alyssa Kunz, a senior says, “Valentine’s Day means a lot to me.

I love giving gifts to my friends and family and just spreading love in general.

I’ve always celebrated Valentine’s Day with friends and family.”

Valentine’s Day is a

holiday when lovers express their views with greetings and gifts. It was from the Roman festival in Lupercalia that the party celebrated in mid-February. The festival, which celebrated the arrival of spring, included female fertility ceremonies and lottery coupling.

The first Valentine’s Day was held in the year 496. February 14th was the beginning of the birds mating season so that added to the idea of having Valentine’s Day on the 14th. Writing Valentines didn’t start to appear until after 1400.

However, it is believed that Americans exchanged valentines in

the early 1700’s. Maguire Dillon, a sophomore says, “I have mixed feelings about Valentine’s Day. It is annoying to see couples kissing in the hallways and it makes everyone uncomfortable. Other than that, though, I think it is a fun holiday.”

“Valentine’s Day means a lot to me,” -Alyssa Kunz

Alyssa Kunz, Senior at Roosevelt

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ove makes the world go ‘round. But can love be more difficult for students who are are LGBTQ?

Valentine’s Day is a special day for many people because it is when people give gifts to that special person in their lives. Many people have different opinions about this holiday and some students in the LGBTQ community tend to have different opinions about Valentine’s Day.

Being LGBTQ can have some dating challenges while in high school. While Roosevelt High School staff and students are supportive allies, dating can sometimes be a concern.

One issue is the smaller population of eligible students.

Often, there just arents as many people to pick from. Many LGBTQ students may look outside of their own school when dating.

Another very real issue is when LGBTQ students are not “out”. High school relationships can be complicated no matter who is involved.

According to the site loveisrespect.org, there are some tips to

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having a healthy LGBTQ relationship. Things to look for are:

Partners who: “Respect your chosen gender pronouns or name.

Respect your boundaries.

Give you space to hang out with friends and family without thinking you’re cheating.

Never threaten to out you to people”.

By Kimberlin Rosas, Levi Hankenson, and Staff “It feels alright [being LGBTQ], like nobody really says anything, they just stare at you.” -Terrion Cunningham

Two Roosevelt students were interviewed for this topic; Terrion Cunningham and Isaiah Wade both 10th graders at Roosevelt High School. Both students do not currently have a Valentine.When asked about the hardships of dating, Wade commented “Well, it’s not as though Roosevelt has the best options, does it? Yes. It’s hard.”

Staff member and advisor of the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), Mrs. Sutton, said “I think [Roosevelt] is safer than most schools [for LGBTQ], but we have a way to go to make it better”.

Isaiah Wade (left) is a student at Roosevelt High School. He is part of the LGBTQ community. When asked about Valentine’s Day he responded “Valentine’s Day is a corporate holiday.

The fact that we have one day to show our ‘love’ when we should be loving everyday is dumb. It’s all about money.” Isiah belives being LGBTQ is no different from being heterosexual at Roosevelt.

Fun at the Formal

By Daniel Pradovich, Hunter Andersen, and Staff

Fancy Footwork at Formal

By Daniel Pradovich, Hunter Andersen, and Staff

On January 25th in the Roosevelt gym Winter Formal, All of the Lights, took place. It was open to all Roosevelt students.

Student council sanctioned events like the winter formal help develop a sense of school community.

Many students enjoy themselves and have a great time at school dances, they are a key part of the high school experience. Dances are also a great way for the Roosevelt Student Council to fundraise, allowing them to put on other events.

There was a small turnout at the formal, but it did not affect the positive atmosphere present at the dance. Roosevelt shut off the lights and placed glowing balloons and disco balls across the gym, to add to the feeling of excitement. The DJ played popular music that the crowd of students enjoyed listening to. Carter Ballard a freshman on the swim team stated that his enjoyment at the dance was 11 out of 10 and said he looks forward to attending the next dance. Levon Stanfield a sophomore who attended the formal said his enjoyment was 5 out of 10 and he said “I hate the advertisements for the dance.�

The more entertainment you can offer the kids, the better�

Brent Wooters

The school could improve turnout at the dance by better advertising, many students were not aware of the date of formal until that day. Brent Wooters the faculty member in charge of organizing the formal said, he believed the dance went well and he thought the variety of music was good but referred to the students for their feedback.

School dances are a great opportunity for students to feel more involved in the school community while at the same time providing funds to our student council.

Awkward Dating Stories

By Jack Armstrong, Ziggy Page, Keila Almendarez-Rodriguez staff

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wkward dating stories. Students have them and believe it or not, teachers have them, too. Whether its getting caught in a lie, getting hit with a shoe or holding in a fart for two hours, we ALL have dates that went terribly wrong.

ANDREW KNAPP: “Me and this girl went and got tacos for dinner, and as we sat in this movie for three hours and I had to fart the whole time.

Right as this movie got done, she left in her car and I left in mine. I went home to the bathroom and I sat on the toilet for over an hour farting the whole time and she tried to facetime me three times and I had to act like I was in my room”.

NAHIEM TILLMAN: “I was in an apartment with a friend and I was asleep and these girls walked in the room and opened the door, so we went into the room and she started kissing me and we ran into the shoe rack and it fell over and a 10 inch heel hit her in the eye and she yelled “ahh stop” so our night got cut a little short”.

MR. McGHGHY “This was in college, and my girlfriend from high school showed up to the college where I played football on my birthday.

She handed me a card that said happy birthday and I said ‘ahh thank you’ and then she kicked me because as I opened it I realized that it had been left on my car by my college girlfriend. So, she had to get in her car and drive all the way back to Cedar Falls. I’m kind of bad for that one”.

MS. MCCANN: “ I was set up on a blind date by a friend and I talked to the guy on the phone for a while before we ever had a chance to meet. We finally met to go golfing and when I showed up, he had rotten teeth. I bailed”.

MR. DOWLER: “I sent my ex-college crush anonymous flowers and another guy took credit for it”.

MRS. CRAWFORD: “My college boyfriend and I went out to dinner. I ended up getting food poisioning and it came on VERY fast. We had to stop on the side of the highway while I totally barfed my guts out for an hour. I ate shrimp, it wasn’t pretty. Clearly, there was no kissing after that”.

By Lily Vande & LilyAnderson

On February 14th at _____, (time) _____(famous person) was driving to pick up _____ (super-

hero) for a special Valentine’s Day date. On the way to the first destination __________ (restaurant) they saw ______. (A president) He was covered in ______ (color) hearts and was running away from an angry looking _____. (animal). When they arrived to the restaurant it had purple fluff all over the side walk! They decided to go in anyway and were fairly surprised to see a bunch of ______(plural animal) covered in the mysterious purple fluff. They were everywhere. On the tables and chairs, Eating all the ____ (food) and trashing the place. As soon as they saw that they slowly ______ (exercise) out of the restaurant in fear of destroying their ____ (brand) outfits. They decided to take a walk, They passed “love boulevard” and turned the corner of cupid street when they arrived at a pond. There were pink ducks all over the place. The once elegant swans were an iridescent _____(color) and looked like they were out of a movie. That wasn’t the only whacky thing the pond looked like it was made out of _____ (flavor) Jell-O. Once the swans noticed them, they started chasing the couple around the pond. The swans cornered them next to an edge of the pond and the only way out was to jump. They held hands and jumped into the Jell-O pond together.

Pick up lines

I’m sorry iIdidnt get you a box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day, but if you want something sweet I’m right here!

This Valentine’s Day lets make like fabric softener and snuggle!

I’m not a photographer but I could picture us together!

Are you a parking ticket?

Cause you’ve got fine written all over you!

I may not be a genie but I can make all your dreams come true.

puns

Happy Valentine’s Day hope you all get some… chocolate Want to hear a joke?

Valentine’s Day What did the bat say to his girlfriend?

I love hanging out with you

What did one oar say to the other?

Care for some row-mance?

What do single people call Valentine’s Day (happy independence day)

Fun Facts

Nearly 6 million couples get engaged on Valentine’s Day The name Mad Libs came to the creators while they were eating eggs benedict at a restaurant in New York City Passing out Valentine’s is a 600-year-old tradition Mad Libs didn’t have a name for 5 years after it was created In America, Valentine’s Day is the second most busy day of the year for restaraunt’s Antophobia is the fear of flowers

Is Love all You Need?

by Rylee Jones, Zaria Little and staff

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alentine’s Day is all about the tradition of exchanging gifts.

Some people spend lots of money and others make homemade gifts. Valentine’s Day is a holiday that shows the love a couple shares. Valentine’s Day is all about chocolate, teddy bears and jewelry.

What are the top three gifts to give to someone? “Clothes, perfume or something with meaning” Ariana,10th, thinks if you give a gift with zero meaning it won’t make a person feel appreciated for the things that they’ve done for them.

“Something homemade that means something like a playlist or a bunch of pictures of you guys together” Jayla, 10th, thinks it should also be meaningful and sentimental. “Candy, jewelry and stuffed animals” .

Samyah, 10th, thinks that simple gifts are easier things to get

day of love and gifts, some people don’t get what they want.

Some students talked about their experiences. “I got a really ugly The average money spent on Valen- painting from my brother that he thought looked like me and it didn’t tine’s Day gifts is $116 dollars. Some eople care about the amount of money look like me at all” Jayla was offended spent on each other, while others don’t by the fact her brother thinks that is what she looks like. .

“The worst gift I’ve ever got “I care about how much ten was nail polish” Ariana isn’t much someone spends on me because I don’t like people spending money on of a “girly girl”.

“The worst gift I’ve gotten was me like that”. says Ariana whocares a letter” Samyah got a letter that had about the amount of money because no meaning and it wasn’t sentimental. likes being more of an independent person rather than have someone

There’s a lot of gifts given on spending lots of money on them. this day of love some may be good others not so much.A gifts can ruin

“It’s the thought and effort someones day or make then so much that counts,” says Samyah, who thinks rather than having lots of mon- better. Lots of gifts are given with a lot of meaning to the couple’s relaey spent on her she wants something tionship whether it’s expensive or not. thoughtful and from the heart.

Valentine’s Day shows good and bad

“No that’s stupid! Just be emotions. Valentine’s Day could make or break a relationship if you’re not greatful you even got a gift” says Jayl, smart about what you get them. Put who thinks you should be thankful. . some thought into it and be creative.

Even though Valentine’s Day is a someone. Valentine’s Day can show a person’s personality through what they give to you.

Valentine’s DAY

By C’Laysia Gayton and staff

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uring Valentine’s Day in China, young women prepare offerings of melon and other fruits to the god Zhinu in hopes of finding a good husband. Couples also go to temples to pray for happiness and prosperity. At night, people look at the sky to watch as stars come close during the star-crossed annual reunion. Valentin’es Day is differnt around the world.

An Italian Valentine’s Day tradition was for young unmarried girls to wake up before sunrise to spot their future husbands. The belief was that the first man a woman saw on Valentine’s Day was the man she would marry within a year or he’d at least strongly resemble the man she would marry. Today, Italians celebrate Valentine’s Day with gift exchanges between lovers. One of the most popular gifts in Italy is Baci Perugina, which are chocolate covered hazelnuts wrapped with a romantic quote printed in four languages.

Brazilians skip the February 14th celebration and instead celebrate Dia dos Namorados or “Lovers day” on June 12th. In addition to the usual exchanges of chocolates, flowers and cards, music festivals and performances are held throughout the country. People also celebrate this day of love by exchanging gifts and sharing dinner with friends and relatives too. The following day is Saint Anthony’s day, on this day single women perform a ritual called simpatias (a love spell) in hopes that St. Anthony will bring them a husband.

Like many parts of the world, South Africa celebrates with festivals, flowers and other tokens of love. It’s also customary for women in South Africa to wear their hearts on their sleeves, women pin the names on their love interest on their

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shirt sleeves. In some cases, this is how south African men learn of their secret admirers. Maybe Roosevelt students should pin names on their sleeves this year?

Just like manypeople in the world, men and women in India, particularly young couples, celebrate Valentine’s Day in a big way. They dress in fine clothing and show their loved one how they feel about them. Hotels and restaurants are fully booked to accommodate couples who are expressing and celebrating their love for each other. Post offices are filled with flower deliveries, packages and letters.

Although Valentine’s Day is a relatively new holiday in Denmark, the country has embraced February 14th with their own twist. Rather than roses, friends and couples exchange pressed white flowers called snowdrops. Another popular Danish Valentine’s Day tradition is for men to give women Gaekkebreu, a letter consisting of a funny poem or rhyme written on cut paper and signed only with anonymous dots. If a woman who receives the Gaekkebreu can correctly guess the sender she gets an Easter egg later that year.

Valentine’s Day is a holiday celebrated through many countries across the world, the holiday is meant to cherish loved ones and family members as well as an opportunity to exchange gifts, eat good food and celebrate family.

Horrors of Valentine’s Day: Sexually Transmitted Diseases at Roosevelt

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By Keila Almendarez, Katrin Klassen & Staff

exually transmitted disease is a phrase that students have come to recognize over the last few years, but how close to home is it to Roosevelt students? With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the number of STDs affecting the youth only continues to skyrocket, from chlamydia going to as high as 14,695 cases in Iowa to gonorrhea with a reported 4,839 cases as of 2018. How dangerous are these sexually transmitted diseases? They cause an average of 28 deaths every year and have many physical side effects. Some of these long-term side effects are pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, tubal or ectopic pregnancy, cervical cancer, and even death.

Along with the physical effects, STDs have extremely negative effects on someone’s mental state.

For example, those suffering from STDs report having anxiety, fear of rejection, guilt, and embarrassment.

In high schools like Roosevelt, sexually transmitted diseases can be easily spread, so students need to be educated about the dangers so they can hopefully be prevented.

Laws in Iowa require that students are taught about the risks of STDs, such as HIV and AIDS, and how to avoid getting one. The school nurse at Roosevelt, Nicole Cable, says, “In the state of Iowa, there’s actually a network for treatment...”, so there are opportunities to get properly tested and treated.

In 2017, 46 percent of high school students in America report having had sexual intercourse, and all 46 percent have the possibility of contracting an STD. Today, that number

is probably even higher, so if someone is participating in sexual intercourse, it is important to be safe by using condoms and getting vaccinated for STDs. One Roosevelt student, who asked to remain anonymous, discussed their concerns about STDs. “I believe I’ve heard three or more rumors of STDs at Roosevelt. I’ve also had a loved one who was affected by a sexually transmitted disease.”

Lastly, students said that some ways Roosevelt can help its students struggling with STDs would be to create a health class where they can receive support and educate themselves on ways to get treated.

“In the state of Iowa, there’s a network for treatment.”

-Nurse Cable

If someone thinks they have an STD, it can be difficult to admit it.

They should find a trusted guardian or parent who can help the person find the next step. Even a Roosevelt staff member, such as a close teacher or school nurse can help. Ms. Cable said, “...I think it’s really important to be open to students when they have questions.”

Staff members, such as Ms. Cable, are always willing to listen and have the students’ best interests in mind. Roosevelt staff can help make suggestions for where to go to get tested or treated and have the student shealth and best interest in mind.

Although some might be embarrassed or ashamed, it is better toknow and get treated, both for yourself and your partners. In Iowa, a minor can be tested and treated for an STD confidentially, so even though it may be difficult, getting help is the best option.

Fun Facts

“I think it’s really important to be open to students when they have questions.”-Ms. Cable

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-You can have more than one STD at the same time -Each needs its own treatment -There is no immunity to STDs -You can catch the same infection more than once -Some men and women don’t have any symptoms when they first get infected -STDs are sexually transmittable -STDs get worse over time

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PDA is a symbol of love or is it just gross?

By Ryan Clark, Drew Simmons and Staff

Emma Wagler and Jayden Karlstad keeping it respectful at the Brenton Skating Plaza.

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By Lily Anderson and Lily Vande

Miss Berg and Purrcy

Cain and Letang

Ethan and Freya

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veryone could use a bit of puppy love on Valentine’s Day, whether that love is derived from a rabbit, cat or dog. Over 25 percent of Americans want to celebrate Valentine’s Day with their pet.(people.com) Valentine’s day isn’t only for couples. Studies also show that 1 in 5 people buy Valentine’s Day gifts for their pet. A lot of people spend Valentine’s Day alone with their pets! Everyone can still have a good day without having a significant other, take it from us:

Lucy and Bert

Megan and Gus

Olivia and Apache

Power Couples

By Keke Hall , Nyaboth Daw, Ezara hall Staff

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power couple is a couple that views eachothers streaths, weaknesses, respect each other, love eachother, and have things in common. Being in love with another human being is a very beautiful thing.

When a person hugs their partner is could be a stress relever, it eases chronic pain, it could shape your personality. Most men fall in love faster than women, most men say i love you fist,men are most likley to feel there love isn’t reciporcated, women say “ I love you” more often, most women focus there love, women are less visual when falling in love.

Three signs that are most likely to go back to there ex are: Leos (July 23-August 22), Virgo (August 23 - September 22), Pisces (February 19 - March 20).

Four Zodiac signs most likely to slide into your DMs are: Aries (March 21 - April 19), Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21), Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan 19), Gemini (May 21 Jun. 20).

Most compatiable couples are (Aries and Aquarius), (Gemini and Aquarius), (Cancer and Pisces), (Leo and Sagittarius), (Virgo and Taurus),(Scorpio and Cancer).

Students at Roosevelt High School were interviewed and asked “what does being a power couple mean to you”?

10th grade student Dasia Halliday says “A power couple is a couple who don’t believe what other people say”. 10th grader student Russell Lamar says “A power couple is a couple who sticks together through thick and thin”.

10th grade student Ra’Maiya Whitfield “A power couple is a couple that cant be stopped’’.

11th grade Student Keyaira Jones says ‘‘A power couple is a couple who opens up and encouges and encourange one another’’.

10th grade student Geoni Threats says “ A power couple is a couple who vibes together and has a good connection’’.

The noun power couple is a couple that accomplish stuff together, everyday accomplishments, happy and productive everyday couples, who are influential and succesful in their own right. They compel one another to become better version of themselves.Most powercouples are made up of two strong individuals who are great on their own, but better as a team.

10th grade student Russell Lamar says, 10th grade student Ra’Maiya Whit“A power couple is a couple who sticks field “A power couple is a couple that together through thick and thin”. cant be stopped’’.

10th grade student Geoni Threats says “A power couple is a couple who vibes together and has a good connection’’.

11th grade Student Keyaira Jones says ‘‘A power couple is a couple who opens up and encourange one another’’.

10th grade student Dasia Halliday says “A power couple is a couple who don’t believe what other people say”.

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