April 2020 North Star Photo Edition

NORTH| STAR FRANCIS HOWELL NORTH | ST. CHARLES, MO 63303 | 4.29.20 | VOL 34 ISSUE 07

THE PHOTO ISSUE THE FHN MEDIA PHOTOGRAPHERS SHARE SOME PHOTO ESSAYS, PHOTO STORIES AND SOME OF THEIR FAVORITE IMAGES FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR TO PRESENT.

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MEDITERRANEAN

FOOD

Photos by Salam Abouchleih

The behind the scenes of the Al Badia Kitchen shows what ingredients are used to make the food. The food is all cut the same day as the store opens. All the ingredients are freshly bought. Store Owner Adli Al-Khaleh says he washes and cuts the vegetables every morning.

For bigger portions or parties, hummus is served with many toppings to add more flavoring to the meal. Hummus is made with crushed chickpeas and many other spices. For catering, al badia caters food to weddings and other events. ”I always love catering food to parties and seeing people’s reactions when they receive the food and the flattering comments afterwards.” AlKhaleh said.

Shish Taouk is a Middle Eastern dish which is marinated chicken served with rice and parsley.

The rice served on the side is fresh rice made with a rice cooker. The meal is served with a drink and two sticks of taour.

Hummus is a traditional Middle Eastern paste usually eaten with pita bread. Hummus is a side dish or appetizer served next to main dishes. Abouchleih orders her hummus with falafel and bread.

Adli Al-Khaleh cuts the shawarma meat to make the shawarma sandwiches. Shawarma meat is usually beef or chicken. The beef spins vertically for hours before being made a sandwich.

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Shawarma is a Middle Eastern dish that is served with fries and a drink.

It contains chicken or beef stacked with letus, tahini sause and mixed spices. This option is easier to go for and less messy than all the other foods.

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Licking its mouth a hyena finishes his meal. They have sharp enough teeth that can crush bones. Egyptians used to train hyenas to hunt animals for them to eat.

A pig-nosed turtle swims past in its enclosure. This turtle may look like it has a soft shell but it is just a layer of skin over the shell. This freshwater turtle has paddle shaped front limbs so when it moves through water the limbs move at the same time.

A prairie dog runs around the giant spindle. Prairie dogs get their name from when they try to communicate with each other it sounds like barking calls. These rodents are highly social and live in colonies called towns. To hide from predators these prairie dogs go under ground.

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The capybara is a giant cavy rodent from South America. The capybara is a friendly mammal that does not care what is happening around them unless it’s going to hurt them. These giant guinea pigs eat around six to eight pounds of grass a day.

The polar bear lifts its head up trying to find his food. This bear can run about 25 miles per hour and can weigh up to 990 pounds. Even though the polar bear’s fur is white his skin is black underneath its white fur.

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The babirusa walks across the mud to get to its friend. This pig has a pair of upper and lower tusks. Babirusa is like any other pig, the male will fight other males for the right to breed with the females. These double tusked pigs have little to no hair on it’s body but have the ability to digest fiber unlike other pig species.

ANIMAL FACTS The St. Louis Zoo is home to 18,700 exotic animals found around the world. It is not home to just animals it is home to butterflies and arachnids as well. The whole zoo takes up 89 acres of land to house all of them. This zoo has around three million people coming through its gates annually.

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A yellow and black butterfly sits on a flower. The Mary Anne Lee Butterfly Wing connects to the insectarium and houses thousands of insects and arachnids. The area is kept in a tropical environment for the six or eight legged creatures to live in.

A spotted leopard frog swims in its tank at the St. Louis Zoo. Like most frogs the leopard frog likes to spend most of his time in water.

This frog is not poisonous unlike the poisonous dart frog. These frogs can get up to five inches in length.

A double crested cormorant sits by the edge of the water. These birds feed mainly on fish and amphibians they can find in shallow water.

During the breeding season the bird’s throat turns bright orange to attract the female bird.

Picking up some hay an elephant gets ready to eat his lunch. An elephant’s trunk is used for feeding and drinking so the animal does not have to move its head. Using their trunks they can drink up to 14 liters of water at once.

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A Bufflehead duck floats on top of the water. This duck is commonly found in North America. These ducks can stay underwater for almost a full minute and are expert divers.

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An employee of Centuries Past Antiques gets change for a customer who purchased an old Christmas themed teacup. Most of the employees of the store are owners of their own antiques who sell their items at pawn shops and auctions. Many of them enjoy working at the store when not at flea markets or auctions purchasing new antiques and selling their own.

FROZEN IN TIME Centuries Past Antiques has many stories waiting to be told. It is a nice little shop with treasure to unfold.

by Avery Witherbee

Outside the store, a sign points the way to the entrance of Centuries Past Antiques. The store is located on Main Street in St. Charles. Centuries Past Antiques is owned by a father daughter pair.

Around a corner, a cabinet full of old containers that once held medications and food items stands open for people to peruse. Many of the containers were old coffee brands, but some were popular food items still around, such as Campbell’s tomato soup. The owners of the store created the cabinet to look as though it could be found in someone’s house.

Surrounded by other cameras and items, a Watson-Busch PressMan Camera sits in a case, waiting for someone to put it to use once more. The camera was priced at $200, making it the most expensive and oldest camera in the store.

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A customer looks through the glass at vintage action figures and toys.

The store contains a range of different items from old toys and electronics to newspapers and war memorabilia.

One of their oldest items is a newspaper from 1865 talking about the trial of a captain during the Civil War who mistreated prisoners.

Staring out through the glass, multiple figures stand in a display case ready to be bought for the second time. These figures were covered in lead-based paint, representing many things from animals to cops to kids sledding. Lead-based paint is no longer used in houses or on toys as it poses many health issues beginning with lead poisoning. The figures were onced played with by children, most likely leading to many problems as kids enjoy putting things in their mouths.

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A LOVE FOR SHOPPING LOCAL

Owner of the Happy Camper on Main Street, Stacey Hall, holds up a neatly put together bag that is given to the customers. The company is named Happy Camper because the husband and wife team who own the company like to take their vintage camper to local marketplaces where they buy their products. This camper is pictured behind Hall. “We decorate the camper really nicely and take it to all kinds of different marketplaces. We bring our products and we let people go in the camper to try on clothes,” Hall said.

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Right in front of the entrance of the Happy Camper, a display shows off products sold within the Main Street store. Owners Stacey and Andy Hall have a lot of goals for the store including improving their website for online purchases, wholesaling to other local boutiques, and even opening up a second store. “The best part of all of this is meeting my customers and building relationships with them. I enjoy seeing customers out in public and them knowing me and the Happy Camper,” Hall said.

Stacey and her husband began their business in 2016 and moved to their storefront on Main Street three years ago. The two of them grew up in the St. Charles area and wanted to start this company to show their pride for this city. “There weren’t any retail shops that represented the city and sold local products, so we wanted to do that with Happy Camper,” Hall said.

A loyal customer of Happy Camper checks out at the register with owner Stacey Hall. Along with her husband Andy Hall, Stacey opened Happy Camper back in 2016 to give the people of the St. Louis and St. Charles area, a place to find local goods. Both owners are very prideful of their hometown and they want to share that with their customers.

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Stacey Hall, owner of the local business Happy Camper, shows off a sweatshirt sold in the store to a happy customer. Everything sold in Happy Camper is designed by the owners themselves or brought in from local vendors and business owners.

The husband and wife duo take their camper, which is where their business’ name comes from, and go to local markets to buy products for their store.

After checking out at the register, Stacey Hall hands her customer a bag of items she purchased at Happy Camper on Main Street in St. Charles. The Happy Camper business has been on Main Street since 2017 and Stacey and her husband Any both love the area. “I love all the events that come through Main Street and all the different people that it brings in. I have gotten to meet people from all over the country which is super cool. But I really just love the historical charm that Main Street has to offer,” Hall said.

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Owner Sarah Runk pours boiling water to make the unique roasted coffee for customers. Sarah plays the part in the business as the behind the scenes admin and also the marketing person.

Sarah has a background in coffee as she has worked in multiple coffee shops and the industry in general for over 10 years.

COURSE OF ROASTING COFFEE In December 2019, Course Coffee Roasters opened on Main Street, giving a new experience of coffee to the street. Course Coffee offers small batch roasted coffee from different countries, with it changing constantly based on farming and crops. The shop’s focus is on the connection that coffee can bring between people. At the shop, they offer not only coffee but also offer bakery items from Mr. Meowski and STL Cake Pop. They also have a retail area that features coffee goods, such as coffee meat rub (spice) and coffee body scrub, soap etc. “We carry custom mugs, T-shirts and a few vendor items such as coasters and earrings by local artist, RZ Kai Designs, custom pottery mugs by Heather Woodson, and honey from a local business called Abundant Natural Goods,” said owner Sarah Runk.

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Course Coffee Roasters sits on the North side of Second St, right down the road from Frenchtown Park. Course is a new coffee shop in the St. Charles area. The shop opened in December of 2019, but has been a business since 2017 by selling through farmers markets. “The house atmosphere encourages our vision as a place people can be comfortable and inviting. We also were looking for a place that we could give “new life” to and help restore regarding the historic houses and buildings in Frenchtown,” Owner Sarah Runk said. “We also just saw the lack of coffee roasters in St. Charles County and wanted to be a part of the culture coming to life in this area.”

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Walking into Course Coffee Roasters, you automatically feel comforted by the dark, warm blue paint with a brick wall lined beside it. The shop is designed this way for a specific reason, and that reason is connectedness. “We want Course to be a place to go/be, having a means to connect (which coffee is great for) and connecting with stories and culture outside ourselves and our nation,” owner Sarah Runk said. “It gives people knowledge about other cultures and lives and well as hopefully supporting one another economically.”

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A sign lays next to a tray that holds three samples of the coffee sold daily. Course Coffee Roasters is known for being a micro coffee roaster which means coffee is roasted in small batches to exact specifications. “We offer single origin coffees that are always changing due to the crop and farms,” Runk said. “Typically we offer at least 2 from every growing region: Latin/Central America, Africa, and Indonesia or Asia Pacific. We also carry decaf. Our current offering is a Columbia.”

Owner Brandon Runk makes a latte for a customer on a Sunday morning.

Course Coffee is owned by Brandon and Sarah Runk.

The business is run between the couple and their friend, Andrew Mueller. They each play a part in the business with Brandon being the ‘head’ roaster.

A quote by an anonymous customer hangs on a board by two magnets. Inside of Course, there is a board that sits on the back wall where customers can hang fliers for events, post business cards, or leave fun things for others to see. Another thing posted on the board was a guide on how to order your coffee in case you didn’t know. It had everything from a spicy drink to a sweet one.

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Two customers sit on a Saturday morning in Course, enjoying their unique coffee. Course offers different sessions during the week including cuppings, tastings, and music nights. “We have some talented people in our lives who are using the space for a variety of things, such as a meditation group on Wednesday mornings before we open or group meetings,” Runk said. “This summer we are looking to host frequent music nights open to the community and featuring local musicians. We plan to offer local writers the opportunity to share through hosting a reading as well as allowing artists to come share their work.”

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THE ART OF GLASS

Steadily holding the end of a pair of tweezers, Blair Miller guides the hand of a guest. The tweezers hold the neck of the glass where it’s attached to the blow pipe as they roll it back and forth, keeping it in constant motion to keep gravity from misshaping the still-pliable glass.

St. Louis’ Third Degree Glass Blowing Factory offers the opportunity to see artists work and have many learn how to make their own glass creations. The artists and workers encourage people to come and share their passion while having an amazing experience in the process.

by Aidyn Gleason

St. Louis’ Third Degree Glass Factory sits down Delmar Loop. Around since 2002, the establishment gives customers a full view into the Hot Shop where the artists work. The factory also hosts events and classes where people get the opportunity to learn and craft their own pieces.

In another room of the shop, Max Tsimerman leads a Flameworking class. This craft is like glass blowing on a smaller scale, making it a perfect means of learning about glass working for those with no experience.

Flameworking uses small torches to heat small colored rods of glass. Tools similar to those used in glassblowing are used to connect and shape, often creating things like figurines, beads, and pendants.

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Artist Aaron Quigley has all hands on deck as he slowly expands a bulb of glass. The tweezers hold the base of the glass while he keeps it rolling back and forth. The tube attached to the pipe allows him to blow air through while sitting and working with the glass.

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Just after pulling it from the furnace, artist Jon Biscan rolls the rod that holds the glass back and forth. When the glass is first gathered on the end of the rod, the glass blower immediately creates a bubble that can later be filled. A marver is a polished metal surface used for shaping glass; the one Biscan uses is a cupped surface so that the glass will keep its round shape as it cools slightly.

The product of some creative flameworking, a necklace pendant encases a small tree. The wire that makes up the trunk and branches is surrounded by spots of green. The color is incorporated through a technique called fritting where small flecks of crushed glass are adhered to the main piece.

Blair Miller pulls a meticulously shaped flower carefully away from the base of the punty. To start a piece, the punty is heated up in the furnace or “glory hole.” In there, it’s also dipped into melted glass, forming a base on the top with which more glass can be gathered and shaped.

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Along the shop’s back wall, a plethora of works are shown off. Among the large vases and bowls lie small ornate pieces, hanging on necklaces, standing alone, even parts of tiny environments displayed in creative vessels. A glass wall separates this display area from the studio so customers are privy to the work that goes into their purchases.

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The Ways of Dance

Senior Emma Quinn eyes the camera as she gracefully leaps into the air. Similarly, Quinn jumped on the Knightline team her freshman year, which also happened to be her very first time ever dancing. Since then, she got bumped up to Varsity her junior year and has since joined the Rokita Dance Studio.

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Keeping her leg straight and toes pointed, senior Emma Quinn steps softly across the floor.

Quinn keeps this balance in her everyday life, handling her school work and a job where she works with kids at Hollenbeck who have disabilities. The job entails having fun with the students and helping them reach their goals.

As a dim light highlights her face, senior Emma Quinn holds her gaze upwards. FHN’s Varsity Knightline team have brought home many awards for the school, their most recent being two 1st place awards at the Yvonne Cole Lindbergh Invitational. The girls won in both categories they danced in, one being 3A Lyrical Jazz and 3A Hip-Hop.

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While standing calmly in her ready position, senior Grace Lindstrom keeps her hands at rest in front of her. While making time for her school work and dedication to PAC Dance Studio, Lindstrom also makes time to captain the FHN Knightline team. Since her freshman year, she has performed for the school’s dance team, hopping from JV to Varsity her sophomore year. It was her senior year when she was given the title of Captain of the school’s dance team.

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As she fiercely gazes forward, senior Grace Lindstrom keeps herself propped up on one arm while striking a pose. Lindstrom has to keep her fierce personality while executing Knightline captain duties. From sending out messages to the team, helping and communicating any difficulties, leading stretches and practices, Lindstrom and other Knightline seniors help keep the team strong and functioning smoothly.

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With her jewelry in place and makeup set, Aanya Pasuparthi gazes forward. Aanya is a competitive dancer and performs a popular form of Indian classical dance called Bharatanatyam.

Aanya is the younger sister of senior Aakruthi Pasuparthi, who never danced competitively, but she did dance during classes she took when she was younger.

“Tap is more unique because it’s about sounds. It’s more of an instrument, and you are making the music,” says senior Brendan Gannon. This is what Gannon believes makes tap different from other styles of dance. Although he loves tap, it’s not always his favorite. Gannon also enjoys lyrical dancing and some forms of jazz.

With his arms in the air, senior Brendan Gannon flashes a big smile.

Gannon has been dancing at the Performing Arts Centre for 13 years.

He enjoyed dancing because of the friends he has made over the years at PAC, which makes him unsure about continuing dance in college.

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Black and White

by Alayna Furch

A “No Trespassing” sign hangs behind a wall of metal bars. Signs that have warnings written on them often show letters or symbols in bright colors, like red or yellow, in order to gain attention. The absence of that bright color causes the sign to lose its impact and instead be viewed as a neutral image.

A stop sign sits at the intersection of Highway N and St. Charles Street. Stop signs are universally recognized to have a bright red color everywhere in the world. The absence of color in a stop sign causes it to lose it’s attention grabbing impact.

A train sits idly on a track on the riverfront of Main Street in the historic district of St. Charles. The original image showed the car was painted with bright, eye-catching colors. The absence of color in images such as this causes viewers to engage in the subject of the photo and interpret it how they see fit.

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A barn, located in downtown Cottleville, sits on a street. The structure was originally a muted red color with a deeper maroon shade covering the two doors shown. The absence of color in the image leads the viewer to automatically associate the building with red because that is most commonly seen barn color.

An abandoned building is surrounded by a plethora of overgrown plants. The photo was taken at the peak of the plant’s growth, leading them to be various shades of green. The absence of color in nature photos leaves viewers guessing on the time in which photos were taken because different colors indicate different times of both day and year.

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Graffiti, located in downtown St. Louis, sits below a train bridge.

The graffiti originally consisted of a wide variety of bright colors including hues of blue, green, and many more. The absence of color in the painting leads to the shadows and structure of the bridge being emphasized instead of the art piece.

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Junior Emily Zhang rocks her light pink Crocs and uses the jibbitz to show off her personality. “I like my shoes a lot. My sister gave me them as a gift last year and I love the little jibbitz on them because they bring personality to the shoes and they feel really personal and that’s why I like them. Sports mode is gross, only relax mode,” Zhang said.

The Shoes Tell A Story

Senior Amelia Primeau wears her colorful Chacos to show her love for the National Parks. “The shoes are National Park limited edition chacos. They are special because Yellowstone is my favorite place. I can also wear them with anything,” Primeau said.

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Senior Zane Balleydier uses his laces on his Ultra Boosts to express his fashion. “I love my shoes because they are unique only to me. I had originally planned to sell them, but I found these stickers and they are super dope,” Balleydier said.

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Junior Emma Oetting shows off her shiny White Docs while getting inspiration from the 80’s. “The shoes first caught my interest when I saw them in the Famous Foot Store window and my mom said they reminded her of when she was a teen. It also reminded me of the 80’s and I love the

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SEEING NEON Finding lights in public is so much fun because it breaks the dullness of everywhere around it, especially in an area like St. Charles/St. Louis. When an entire street is lit up like the Delmar Loop is, it feels like its own little self-contained world. And in many places, the lights are used to elevate a retro theme which is always exciting and guaranteed to make a place unique. This sense of nostalgia is similar to that in an arcade. They’re meant to capture attention, to keep kids enthralled, and of course to contribute to the distinction of games. The neon lights that catch our eyes are the ones that help to personalize all that’s around them.

by Aidyn Gleason

A tiny light races round and round, waiting to be stopped. Cyclone’s original posters advertised a game that was “Taking the industry by storm!”

A simple concept presented in a brand new way in 1985, the light spins around a selection of numbers, the goal being to stop it on the highest. Jackpot!

From the front window of a cramped corner shop shines a sign very simply advertising the plants beneath it.

Small establishments like these can be found all down Delmar Loop. The restaurants and performance venues may draw people in, but the endless hidden gems that they can find keep them there.

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Eyes trained in the same direction as the plastic gun, a boy watches the screen in front of him.

The game? Space Invaders. First released in 1978, it still proves to be a popular attraction in arcades today. The game was a quick success, grossing 3.8 billion dollars within its first four years in the industry. The best-selling video game of its time, it set in motion what became known as the golden age of arcade video games.

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A peacock with a fluorescent plume catches the eyes of passerby, broadcasting the style of the diner behind. In 2015 the sign won the Signs of the Times Magazine International Sign Contest with over 17,000 votes. At 11 feet wide and 1,800 pounds, it’s eye-catching color draws in patrons with ease.

A simple sign marks what is arguably Delmar Loop’s most popular attraction. The Pageant along with all of its affiliates is a concert venue frequented by less mainstream artists than occupy St. Louis’ sports venues. Put up against Delmar Hall and Blueberry Hill, The Pageant is the largest of the loop’s venues with a maximum capacity of 2,300 people.

Through the diner’s doors, counters, tables, and seats glow bright colors, reflected off of the retro metal accents. Built on owner Joe Edward’s vision in 2015, the establishment actually won a local design award for best commercial restaurant.

A diner’s purple lights reflect off of its metal wall. Alex’s Ice Cream and Grill also boasts a captivating set-up with 60s-style booths, checkerboard floors, neon lights, and vinyl records decorating the walls. Unfortunately, it seems that the service didn’t keep up with customers’ expectations.

A row of theatrically designed motorcycles sit waiting for riders. The game, Super Bikes, was created in 2006, the second game inspired by the Fast and the Furious movie franchise. With the view on the player’s screen oriented to the movement of the bike, it thrills young children with a risk-free biking experience.

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Even more of their slight 60s style is reflected in the ceiling, where large globes of neutral lighting hang among even more neon colors.

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PROMOTING WITH PINK Held at Art Emergency, the TIckeled Pink Art Gallery encouraged many to come and view art created by students at the University of Kansas.

Ellie Closen is a senior at the University of Kansas and showed off her own painting and persepective in the arts.

by Phoebe Primeau A guest walks through the doors of Art Emergency, a local gallery in Lawrence, Kansas, where the KU painting club is holding their showing. Ellie Closen had been a guest student speaker at the University of Kansas Visual Arts Day and promoted the showing, trying to bring the incoming freshman a deeper look inside the arts program.

“There are a lot of wonderful people that live here and I think everyone’s kind of in the same boat.

They want to support you, want to make friendships, and create relationships,” said Closen.

Other members of the club’s paintings hang alongside Closen’s in the gallery hall. The KU Painting Club is a student collective passionate about expressing themselves through pure pigment. The club’s aim is to unite artists who share a passion for the craft, giving them a network to share ideas, inspiration, critical theories, techniques, artists and painting. The theme for the showing was Tickled Pink.

“I think it turned out really great and it looks cohesive and I’m really proud of the group,” said Closen.

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The didactic label shows the name, artist, and material used in the painting Ellie Closen created. Closen’s works have been shown in two other gallery showings in the months before and also has been given a marketing internship at the Lawrence Art Center through her school. “It brings me joy to be in the arts community and to help create that [community], so that’s what I’m hoping to do,” said Closen.

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Ellie Closen, a senior at the University of Kansas, smiles in front of the painting she is showing at a gallery for the KU Art Club. Closen has been a member of the group for about a year, after being recruited through social media posts and her passion for the arts. “I’ve always loved art since high school. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to major in it. I knew I liked journalism too but I was like, “ is art a real career choice?

Should I pursue this?” Closen said.

“But I definitely think it is. I just learned that I was able to balance the two and have time for both of them. I would encourage double majoring to explore your interests.”

Ellie Closen’s painting of fruit and a vase of flowers fully incorporating the pink theme for the gallery showing hangs on the wall.

This piece was her last to be shown during her college career and showed her progress as an artist as well as a person. “Don’t be afraid of trying new things. College really is going to be one of the best experiences for anyone. Just be yourself, say yes to experiences and just soak up the college experience,” said Closen.

Two people stand and admire Ellie Closen’s painting at The Tickled Pink Art Gallery showing. After finding her passion for the arts as well as for journalism, Closen decided to have a double major. Throughout her experience she has felt very thankful for her family as well the opportunities offered through her schools arts program.

“Going into college I really wasn’t sure what I wanted to study. I came from a really small town so I was nervous about the whole process, but honestly I felt really welcomed and accepted into the arts community,” said Closen.

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Senior Joey Albers Prize runs to keep up with his competitors during a cross country meet on Oct. 18. The meet the team participated in is called Border Wars which was held at McNair Park. This is the last meet before deciding who gets to move on to districts. (Photo by Allie Moore)

At FHN home court, sophomore Rebecca Trampe hits an overhead during the match on Sept. 25, against Fort Zumwalt South. The team celebrated senior night and got to honor the four seniors on the team this year. The FHN Girls Varsity team pulled out a win against FZS 5-4.

(Photo by Avery Witherbee)

Reaching for the ball, senior Cameron Lewis attempts to save the ball during the Homecoming Football game on Oct. 5 against Francis Howell Central. The first quarter of the game FHC scored the first touchdown, but the Knights came back towards the end of the quarter to tie the game. The Knights fought hard, but in the end lost 35-42. (Photo by Riley Witherbee)

Running past Howell’s defender, Junior Isabelle Delarue dribbles the ball down the court to the offensive side in an attempt to score. The Lady Knights played against Howell for the annual Pink Out game, which was held on Feb. 15. The Knights came out victorious and defeated Howell 56-49. (Photo by Oscar Sun)

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The Knights block the ball from their opponents. The team is wearing pink jerseys to bring awarness to breast cancer. (Photo by Courtney Wortman)

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Swimming the butterfly stroke, senior Emilee Statzer glides through the water at the St.Peters Rec Plex on Jan. 14 against Timberland. The meet started at 8:30 and lasted for two hours, in the end the Knights lost to Timberland. The FHN Girls swim team had four seniors on the team this year.

(Photo by Addy Bradbury)

BEST OF SPORTS

Sophomore Aiden Stowers fights for the puck against Fort Zumwalt East on Dec. 21. The team fought in a back to back possession of the puck, but FZE came out on top with the Knights losing 2-9. The Knights ended their season with a record of 6-18-2. (Photo by Riley Witherbee)

Senior Sterling Jones pushes past his defender in an attempt to pass the ball against the Fort Zumwalt West Jaguars on Dec. 9.

The Knights came out on top going into half leading by one point, and continued their lead of the game through the third quarter 41-38. The game was going back and forth between the two teams; however, the Jaguars came out victorious with the Knights losing 59-52.

(Photo by Phoebe Primeau)

Junior Marshall Hines pins down his opponent during a weekend tournament. The tournament against Howell started at 6:00 and the matches lasted until 7:30. The Knights Wrestling team ultimately lost to Howell with the final score being 51-6. (Photo by Addy Bradbury)

Running down the line sophomore Ella Bargen high fives her teammates before their game on Sept. 24 against Troy. The Lady Knights competed against the Trojans in three sets, but ultimately lost 25-18. The Girls Varsity Volleyball team ended the season with a 14-15 record. (Photo by Ella Manthey)

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During a STUCO meeting, Manisha Muthukaruppan takes down Christmas lights strung on a tree in the courtyard. Taking down the lights is a part of STUCO’s plan to restore the courtyard so students can use it again. The area used to be for a smoking section for students back in the 80s. (Photo by Abby Keathley)

The photo journalism class was assigned their first assignment. It was to capture a news or feature photo. They could have taken it in or outside of school.

Sophomore Emma Mitchell smiles with Lilian while doing her lesson on March 2, in the FHN preschool.

Mitchell’s lesson plan was to have the children drop food color into the water, to see what colors they could make.

The lesson she made is supposed to help teach children with learning their colors and to learn their motor skills.

(Photo by Anna Bethold)

On March 7 at Calvary Curch, many people write their prayers on the edge of the stage. AMEN is the theme of this week’s service .

Pastor Terry Sanderson proceded to preach on the importance on prayer.

“I have been so encouraged by the stories of prayer,” Sanderson said.

(Photo by Bailey Scarbrough)

During Jazz 1, junio Kiley Beiner practices her clarinet. The band was practicing on their own for a competition. This is Beiner’s first year taking Jazz. (Photo by Meghan Anderson)

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On Feb. 20 freshmen Aair Reese and Amira Lovellette-Butt fold old fabric from a closet at a STUCO meeting. The closet they cleaned out had decorations and old fabric in it that was not being used. At the end of the meeting STUCO folded up all the fabric and put it neatly back in the closet. (Photo

by Sophia Ely)

In the orchird show at the Botanical Gardens, observers look at the vegetation on Feb. 17. There are various signs around the exhibit to show the medicinal uses for the flowers on display. (Photo by Azeem Ehtisham)

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