Free Press issue 9 2010-2011

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Appreciating the Arts Bird Watching Students excercise first amendment rights at state capitol protests over Kansas Arts Commission funding

by jacob caldwell

Our school was well represented at a recent protest against the move to replace the Kansas Arts Commission with a private, nonprofit organization.

Several students including Liza Farr, Alec Fitzgerald, Clair Murphy-Beach, Amy Stahl, Keil Eggers and Alan O’Neal played an important role in opposing an executive order passed by Governor Brownback. The protesting was against legislation that would cut funding for arts programs.

These students travelled to the state’s capitol on Thursday, February 24th, holding signs showing their support of the Kansas Arts Commission.

“Brownback passed an executive order that cut funding from the Arts Commission,” senior Liza Farr said. “That also meant the federal funding we received was cut and he wants to privatize the Arts Commission.”

Farr then went on to talk about exactly how they represented how they felt about the event and the veto. She and the others protesting felt that it was unfair to kids who appreciate the arts.

She also noted how the congressmen appreciated them being there and standing up for something they believe in.

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ing us there. They would pat us on our backs and explain to us that we were doing a good thing,” said senior Alec Fitzgerald who took part in the protesting in Topeka.

“We had an overall positive reaction from everybody,” Fitzgerald said. Fitzgerald felt the protesting was an overall success. He talked about how although the protesting may not change the mind of Brownback, they still did a good thing in showing that they cared about something that could be cut of funding.

Claire Murphy Beach was another senior who represented funding for the arts programs.

“Our role was basically to stand out there and show them we cared and why we cared,” Murphy-Beach said. “Whether or not they took our point of view into consideration was up to them.”

It turns out their protesting was a success. On March 16th, the senate passed a resolution to oppose Gov. Brownback’s order to abolish the commission. Through the political activism of these students, they were able to show that they were willing to get out and protest in order to get funding for their Arts Commission.

"Overall, the senators enjoyed having us there.They would pat us on our backs and explain to us that we were doing a good thing."

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In Theaters: Paul

Movies recommended this week

by Firebird Productions Two British comic-book geeks traveling across the U.S. encounter an alien outside Area 51. A truly enjoyable movie which can be summed up as a 21st century “E.T.” from an adult’s point-of-view. If you're a fan of “Spaced,” “Hot Fuzz,” “Shaun of the Dead” or “Arrested Development,” this is the movie for you.

Rental: The Fighter

A look at the early years of boxer "Irish" Micky Ward and his brother who helped train him before going pro in the mid1980s. This film is as much about the gladiatorial battles fought within families as those in the ring, and the former are possibly more life-threatening. The acting in “The Fighter” is captivating.

Christian Bale and Melissa Leo both won Supporting Actor/Actress Oscars for their performances. Check this one out if you haven’t already.

Classic: Blade Runner

Deckard, a blade runner, has to track down and terminate four replicants who hijacked a ship in space and have returned to earth seeking their maker. We believe this is truly one of the greatest science fiction films ever made, one that requires you to think a little bit in order to understand and appreciate it. It’s not a traditional sci-fi movie; it's a touching drama about the value of life and the importance of making the most of what you've got.

One of the most important themes in the film is the question of what is more

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valuable—humans without emotions or machines with? The film gives no answer; it just opens our eyes and makes us aware that we should be grateful for being alive. Some people prefer

the Director's Cut, but we like the original version better.

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Junior Neva Swartzendruber and A.P.U.S.H. teacher Dustin Leochner share a friendly handshake while in Washington D.C. Swartzendruber won the trip to DC for her and Leochner from the Bill of Rights Institute for her civics essay.

Photo Courtesy Bill of Rights Institute.

Students compete and win in various state and nationwide competitions

by miranda davis

Extra Effort Seniors Kelly Phipps and Savannah Franz have spent the past three months writing a thirty page paper in their spare time. The paper is something they have chosen to do for DECA, a business club at school. While most high school kids may choose to watch TV or hang out with their friends in their spare time, some Free State students are choosing to go after awards and spend some extra time to advance themselves and have a positive affect of their community.

"DECA is a business group that goes to different competitions with many different categories,” said senior Kelly Phipps.“Savannah and I did a research event this year.”

It All Pays Off “We teamed up with a local business [KU Credit Union], and we wrote a 30 page paper and we went to state competition we had to present it in front of judges,” Phipps said.

Their hard work ended up paying off.

The two girls ended up taking first in their event at state. and they are just two of the many students stepping outside the classroom to get hands on experience in competitions and outside work.

Learning By Competing Senior Kylie Puckett also participates in competitions outside of school. As a member of FFA (Future Farmers of America) she participates in a variety of contests when she travels with FFA around the state. Puckett would like to go into veterinary medicine and said FFA has helped give her the skills necessary to achieve those goals.

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ers however. Puckett also competes in leadership categories such as the “Job Interview” section.

“We go to competitions we learn about agriculture and how to be a leader in today’s society,” Puckett said.

Showing Others Learning outside the classroom isn’t just for school clubs like DECA and FFA. The Advanced Placement Chemistry class recently traveled to Langston Hughes Elementary School to help with the school's science day.

“We helped out their science discovery day and we showed them a little about chemistry and the more fun side of chemistry,” junior Jacob Craft said.

They showed students different chemistry experiments and tried to show the elementary students the more exciting side of chemistry, and to encourage the younger kids to take an interest in science.

“Seeing them light up and get all excited taught us that maybe we should appreciate school more,” Craft said.

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Junior Neva Swartzendruber has also been competing at the national level.

She entered a contest for extra credit in Advanced Placement United States History about her favorite civic value and when she became a finalist, she also won a trip to Washington D.C. to find out where she placed.

She wrote about the civic value of ambition.

It seems as if there is a lot of ambition going around at Free State. Make sure to check with teachers, and club leaders if you are more interested in getting involved.

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Zoning In on Art

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Feature Something as vast and subjective as art can seem daunting to an aspiring art student. The art program at our school alleviates some pressure by focusing art students on exemplifying their artistic strengths and constructing portfolios that will impress art colleges.

Under art teacher Carolyn Berry, students at our school create a portfolio in a year-long class consisting of 24 pieces of art. Twelve of these pieces cover the student’s “technical breadth”, their overall ability to paint or draw in many forms. All completed during first semester, they include black and white still life, color still life, portraits, landscapes, and unique materials. During their second semester, AP art students choose their concentration, a theme they base their last 12 pieces on. Students write a 250 word summary of each piece to practice talking about their art, an important skill for artists. Five of these pieces are sent to the AP college board for review.

With students’ work being so individual and independent, giving grades to their artwork is based the craft behind the art. The “rules of art” are the principles and elements of design in each piece. Students in AP Art must plan out their work and discuss what their going to do with their teacher. They also keep a journal or sketchbook to outline this process.

“Learning to write about and discuss your work is

part of being an artist,” Berry said.

“Art isn’t produced in a vacuum. Art entails all the things in our lives. We synthesize it to make something to think and feel about and make visible. It is storytelling,” Berry said.

AP Art students study a broad AP Art students dive into their passions range of topics to expand their by austin fisher artistic influences. Art students to create art, but doesn’t force anything upon them. and the artists they become Students who are particularly interested in the medium research and write about literature, poetry, dreams, presented can embrace it or go in an entirely different anatomy, surrealism, psychology, science and culture. direction.

Students apply this knowledge later in life as they get “I try to introduce them to new things, which helps past the technical aspect of art. them have a springboard to make their work unique “Art becomes increasingly more conceptual, more or just to have a greater art experience.” Berry said. idea-based,” Berry said. As students advance further AP Art allows students to organize their work into a into art education and beyond, they further their techportfolio that displays their technical skill and personal nical skills which allows them to transcend the status vision, the two pillars of what art schools look for in of a student. They learn to work faster and to come up promising students. with their own ideas. They become skilled in researchThe large scope of art makes education an involved ing and writing about their artwork. experience for art students at our school. The prospect The structure of AP Art combines students’ freeB:10.13” of total independence as an artist can seem baffling. dom to create art however they like with the forwardT:10.13” Thankfully, AP Art puts them on the path to becoming thinking vision of getting students into art schools. their own artists.

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Students who have experienced types of schooling other than public school are profiled by ryan loecker

Although last year’s budget cuts and the upcoming freshmen have made changes to the public school experience, the unique opportunities offered separate it from private, home and less populated schools.

Junior Adrian Brothers was home schooled until sophomore year when he convinced his parents to let him and his twin brother attend Free State. While he feels that the home school curriculum is more challenging and may prepare students for a better job, he thought public school was the best choice.

“Here, there are opportunities for all kinds of

other classes I wouldn’t have been able to take otherwise,” Brothers said.

He feels that the variety of classes offered and also the experiences with people make public school the better choice.

“Being in a school with a large population like Free State is a good experience for the adult world.”

The variety and class size seem to make public school a popular choice as these are also the reasons junior Kansas Flori-Brown and senior Jake Brewer made the transition to Free State. Before he moved to Free State at the beginning of second semester, Brewer attended a high school in Frontenac, Kansas with less than 50 students.

“At my old

school, everybody knew what was going on, and you couldn’t get any time to yourself,” Brewer said.

He prefers the larger population because of the individuality of the student body. Fiori-Brown attended Bishop Seabury academy from 7th to 9th grade but transferred to Free State because of all the reasons listed above, and also athletic opportunities.

“The transition was easy and I like the different classes,” Fiori-Brown said.

Even with the recent changes to the public school experience, the variety of opportunities offered at public school seems to be important enough to keep students from leaving. Class sizes at Free State aren’t shrinking, and they aren’t growing at other local high schools like Bishop Seabury.

“We aren't expecting a bump in enrollment because of ninth grade shifts. We will see more students because we are adding a sixth grade in the fall,” Bishop Seabury Dean of Students Judith Galas said.

Above and right: Lawrence private school, Bishop Seabury Academy. Photos by Nora Elbayoumy

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Spring To Life

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MidwayMarch

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Halfway through the madness: recapping the losers and predicting the winners by chris allmon

*The NCAA tournament is almost over. Weaker teams have been eliminated, the hometown favorite University of Kansas still hanging on.

KU fan and senior Avalon Cook believes that the college on the hill will be winning the championship this year.

“They’re gonna win it all this year.

The Morris twins are awesome, the chemistry's really good and after all the stuff that's happened to them, they've really drawn together as a team,” Cook said.

Junior Kyle Hall believes otherwise on KU’s odds of winning.

“I think Duke may be able to get there; KU, I'm not really rooting for them.”

Another fan favorite, Duke is still holding strong. Defeating the Hampton Pirates, Duke began their charge to victory with a powerful first game.

Many basketball fans approve of the new bracket, including the addition of four new team slots.

“It will be more of a challenge.

It’s four new opponents that could potentially win, some years, those lesser schools do win, so it will be tougher but it might be some easier first rounds for the number one seats,” sophomore Ben Soukup said before the tournament began.

The four new teams were picked using a new first round called the first four.

“It adds a little more legitimacy to the four teams rather than sort of like throwing them in there and having the other teams dominate them,” Cook adds.

According to teamranking.com, Ohio State has the highest probability of winning the championship this year with a 22.42% chance.

Final Four games will be played April 2nd through the 4th at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. Make sure to tune in and watch your favorite teams doing there best.

Spring is on the way, the warmer weather getting rid of the chill in even the coldest of classrooms. Without those bulky winter coats and the constant need to be next to a heater, its the perfect time to take advantage of what Mother Nature has to offer by emma machell

Take a Hike

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Toss Me the Frisbee

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I Want to Ride My Bicycle

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Make a Splash at the Lake

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Soap it Up, Your Car That is

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Let's Have a Picnic (or BBQ)

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If Live Gives You Lemons...

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Let's Go For a Walk

This is not meant to offend any readers, it literally means just go take a hike. With spring weather melting all the remaining snow and blossoming all the frozen flowers taking a hike in the wilderness of a local park like the George Latham Trail by Clinton Lake or, if the drive is worth it, take a drive down to a park in a nearby town like the Table Mound National Park in Independence, Missouri or the Scenic Overlook Trail in Emporia. Don’t forget to take some precautions, beware red plants with three leaves and invite that special someone you’ve been meaning to hang out with.

Since the snow has made it impossible to hang out at the lake, springtime is the perfect time to grab a few friends and head down to Clinton Lake to take some well deserved time off from the stress of school. Hang out on the beach, make a sand castle, get a tan, or rent a boat and go boating. Don’t forget to take some sunscreen or your day of fun might turn into a day of pain complete with lobster-red skin and unwanted moles.

Make a Lemonade stand. It’s something seen in almost every commercial advertising toward children. Think about it, making a lemonade stand actually sounds like a lot of fun. Time spent with friends, laughing and making jokes for as long as possible and you might make some money. If business is slow, pour a glass for everyone involved and sit back and watch the cars drive by.

Reliving Childhood

Remember back in elementary when it was just beginning to be spring again? Playing in the playground, which had been almost deathly cold just a few months before, was just starting to be fun again. Fast forward to now. Nothing is really different except a few years and a new school. Make a stop by that old playground, preferably after elementary has let out for the day, and relive the past. Swing on the old swings, slide down the slide and then climb back up. Spring is the perfect time to take a break from studying and have some fun.

Both fans of golf and Frisbee can get together for a good time in any park. Frisbee Golf combines the two sports in one game that keeps the players constantly moving. This is a perfect game to play in the warmer weather of spring, whether for the feeling of being victorious over your opponent or just for the pure fun of it. Parks in the area that offer specific courses include Centennial Park and the Clinton State Park. The only setback is if people want to play the game they’ll have to bring their own supplies.

Winter is a tough time on cars. Sand from the roads and grit from the other cars can ruin your car’s paint job and cost you a wad of cash. Spring is the perfect time to grab some soap and water and wash away all that dirt. Don’t use any dish soap or laundry detergent, they will remove any wax and eventually they will damage the car’s clear coat, instead use a specific car soap like Mr. Clean’s AutoDry Car Wash Soap. After all that grime has been washed away, it may be surprising what can be found underneath.

These boat shoe style skateboarding shoes make a great slip on sneaker.

While ‘Bicycle Race’ by Queen is a good song, that’s not only what this spring outdoor activity is about. What’s a better way to show up for that hike than riding a bike to it? Better yet, rent a two-seater from the Sunflower Outdoor and Bike on Mass St. or Cycle Works on Kasold Dr, that way a couple can share the memories. Riding a bike around town instead of driving around in a car spewing toxic chemicals helps keep those pounds off and the environment nice.

Been craving some PB&J’s or maybe some barbecue? There is nothing better than a picnic or a back yard barbecue. Have a party, invite tons of people and tell them to bring something to keep costs down. Crank up some tunes and party until the sun comes down.

With good food, good music and good friends this simple backyard barbecue or picnic will quickly evolve into something that could make your spring ten times better than usual. For more picnic or barbecue ideas check out the story on page eight.

Exercise is essential and especially in spring after a tough winter that leaves everyone a few pounds heavier. Everyone including their canine companions. When the sun finally comes out and melts away all the snow taking a walk with man’s best friend will help get rid of those extra few pounds on both Fido and his owner. However if a household is lacking in a canine companion don’t worry, take a walk with a friend who has a dog or just take a walk with a friend. Any exercise is good.

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Feel The Wind

This one is kind of a guilty pleasure. What is better than driving with the windows open and just feeling the wind? Mass St. is possibly the best place to drive around with the windows down. As the car passes by the shops listen to snatches of the buskers playing for coins on the corners, or of thumping bass in a passing vehicle are heard through the open windows. Driving with the windows down opens up an entire new world that otherwise would have been ignored.

Spring has finally arrived, so head outside and try some of these cute spring shoe styles!

Keds are a throw back to the eighties and are a sweet, comfy, rough and rumble style for the spring season.

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At a Glance:

Health

Healthy ingredients for a berry smoothie

medium carrot cup of low-fat milk

Spring Eating

cup pomegranate cups of ice cup blueberries cup blackberries

Fresh recipe ideas to accompany the changing weather

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by allison morte and amani safadi

As the weather changes, so do eating habits. In the winter people tend to eat heartier, warmer foods like stews, casseroles and hot chocolate. But as spring and warmer weather approaches the baked potato soup and soft tacos are traded in for fruits and salads.

“I’d definitely say I’m not as healthy in fall and winter as I am in spring and summer,” senior Rachel Heeb said. “I think of salads and fruits when I think of spring.”

Sophomore Shauna Robertson agrees that she tends to eat healthier foods like fruits in the spring.

During spring, people also tend to eat outside more, whether at barbecues, picnics, or just sitting outdoors at a restaurant. Robertson enjoys the fresh spring air by going to barbecues with her family.

There are many healthy fun foods for spring like the following recipes.

Picnics

There is something exciting and fun about having a picnic, it can bring back childhood memories and create some quality time outdoors and in nature.

Find a remote wilderness location or even just a nearby park and pack these healthy spring foods: Turkey Sandwiches on whole wheat bread salad: lettuce, olives, cucumbers and tomatoes with oil and vinaigrette dressing. caprice- slices of buffalo mozzarella with tomato slices, basil, olive oil, and vinegar. peaches/strawberries. celery or apples with peanut butter. carrots, possibly with sour cream dip or ranch.

Bottled water.

Salad dressing and toppings can often make or break an attempt at healthy eating. A lot of ranch, croutons or bacon can add a lot of unneeded calories and fat to a typically healthy meal. Using oil and vinaigrette dressing and topping with vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers is a much healthier option.

Barbecues

Barbecues can be a great way to connect with friends and family while cooking up favorite recipes as the weather gets nicer. Here are some delicious and healthy options for spring: Grilled zucchini and yellow squash: dot with butter, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder then seal in aluminum foil and leave on the grill for twenty minutes. turkey dogs and turkey burgers grilled chicken watermelon slices with a melon baller (also works with cantaloupe) baked chips corn-on-the-cob Turkey dogs and burgers are great low-cal substitutes for the typical beef, and squash, zucchini and corn are great ways to get vegetables.

Drinks

Smoothies and ice cold beverages are a great way to keep hydrated as the weather gets warmer.

Here are some fun recipes: Watermelon lemonade: puree 6 cups of 1-inch cubes of seedless watermelon with a ½ cup of lemon juice in a blender until smooth and then move into a larger container and add 6 cups of water and ¾ cup of cane sugar and stir until dissolved. Then pour over ice and you can add mint sprigs and/or thin slices of watermelon for a garnish. http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2546 strawberry/banana smoothies- put ten oz. of fresh strawberries, 2 ripe bananas, 3 tablespoons of honey, a cup of ice cubes, and ¾ cups of milk or yogurt in a blender and blend until smooth!

Berry smoothie- ½ cup blueberries, ½ cup

strawberries, ½ cup blackberries, 1 medium carrot, 1 cup of low-fat milk, 1 cup pomegranate (or cranberries) and 2 cups of ice.

Fruits, especially berries, are full of antioxidants and vitamins; try these healthy smoothies instead of chocolate shakes.

Desserts

Desserts are what many people look forward to after eating a big meal. Many choose to eat unhealthy desserts without realizing there is any other option.

Here are some yummy, nutritional desserts that taste no different than an ordinary dessert. frozen blueberry yogurt: 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, (thawed). 2 1/2 cups plain yogurt, 1 cup of half and half and 1 cup of sugar. Mash the blueberries first and combine with all the ingredients. Cover, then refrigerate for 30 minutes. granola-like bars- Combine equal parts honey and brown sugar with a little oil and boil; toss with granola until the mixture is very sticky. More nuts, raisins, or even some chocolate chips can be tasty additions. Line a pan with waxed paper and press the mixture into the pan and let cool. dipping chocolate- A container of melted chocolate thinned with cream or crème fraîche with strawberries, pineapple or bananas for dipping.

Blueberries and other fruits have important antioxidants and are extremely healthy. Frozen yogurt is also healthy and fairly low fat and cal. Granola bars can often satisfy a sweet tooth without consuming too much processed or unnatural fats. Lastly, the dipping chocolate isn’t very low cal or healthy but used in moderation it at least provides the nutrition of fresh fruits.

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Golfers tell all about their favorite sport by allison harwood

Junior Lee York has pictures of himself wearing a diaper and holding a golf club.

“My dad always played, and seeing him riding around on a golf cart made me want to play,” York said.

Sophomore Wilson Hack has also been playing since he was very young. Both golfers were inspired by their dads to start playing competitively.

Golf differs from other popular sports such as football, baseball and basketball in that it is individual.

While the athlete’s success benefits the team as a whole, practices are really about improving individual skills.

“You try to do good as a team, but no one else can affect how you do personally,” sophomore Nick Hay said.

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Sports

"...it is the golfer vs. the golf course more so than golfer vs golfer. "

While the individuality of the sport does take some of the pressure off and make it easier, it still presents the challenge of having a very large playing field and a very small ball.

“I think it’s one of the hardest sports because it is one of the smallest holes to get one of the smallest balls through,” York said.

Not only is it hard to land the golf ball in the exact right spot, but the golfer has to do it 18 times.

“There is a reason golf is a 4 (check ap stylebook about numbers)letter word,” (Title first name) Gudenkauf said. “It is not an easy game. It is even harder to play 18 straight holes without making a single mistake which could ruin the entire round.”

Golf also is not as competitive as other sports.

“Golf isn't competitive in the same way as other sports, it is the golfer vs. the golf course more so than golfer vs golfer,” coach Matt Gudenkauf said.

Gudenkauf first start coaching golf in 2001 as Free State’s assistant coach. He Gudenkauf describes this year’s team as young. The team lost stars Connor Klutman and Evan Schmidt who graduated last year. This year’s team only has one senior, but Gudenkauf is not concerned. “ I am excited; we have a rather young team this year, with only one senior Jake Sakumura,” Gudenkauf said. “We will be competitive, and even though we are young, these young men will represent Free State extremely well. I think when the season is over, we will be able to look back and say we had a great year.”

Above: Junior Lee York. Right: The 2010 boys golf team poses for a team photo. Photos by the 2010 Talon yearbook staff.

For junior Lee York and sophomore Wilson Hack,

all in the " family: "Both golfers were inspired by their it's

dads to start playing

competitively."

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Opinion

It's All About Perspective

"Sometimes, we must learn to alter our perspectives in order to see the truth in situations."

I recently finished reading a book called The Poisonwood Bible (which, by the way, is GREAT in case you’re looking for a good book to read), and it really got me thinking.

The story follows a woman and her four daughters who are forced to live in the Congo by their obsessive father. It traces the struggles of the Congo during Belgian rule and unravels the stories of the girls as they turn into women and deal with the lasting effect that Africa had on them.

While reading, I quickly realized that not everyone can simply whip up some ramen noodles and call it a day. I realized that for some people death is literally around every corner and that in certain places, days could pass without the opportunity to drink clean water. However, those unfair aspects of life are taught to us pretty early on in our lives; I didn’t need a book to tell me about them.

There were other lessons in the book that struck me on a different level, particularly because Barbara Kingsolver, the author, wrote so eloquently and convincingly about them. One thing she deeply explored in the novel was the idea of perspective, and how it changes life so drastically.

It has always been clear to me that I see life and my surroundings from unique eyes and with an individual mind, but I’ve never realized how much that can truly change things.

In a distinct scene in the book, the Congolese village that the family is living in goes on a group hunt and kills dozens of

animals in order to survive. In many places,

Raul Cody

Sophomore explores the art of dance and explains why it's not a "sissy sport" by katherine corliss

this may seem wrong, or even savage.

However, in this situation, it was simply a means of seeing another day. It all depends on how you look at it.

Perspective not only applies in drastic situations like this one, but in our everyday lives. Sometimes, we must learn to alter our perspectives in order to see the truth in situations. In a way, it’s like walking a few miles in someone else’s shoes.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that sometimes something can seem really bad, but when looked at in another perspective, it makes sense.

Everything is situational, and we all see in entirely different ways. However, I believe it can be valuable to learn to look from other people's eyes.

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In certain instances, it can be helpful to see life in a new light by bailey schaumburg

Free State is not just a building.

The year is coming to a close, so make sure to pay all fees and turn in books!

"Dancing is not just ballerinas spinning around in tu-tus on a stage.

It's a sport," said sophomore Raul Cody about his passion of passions, dance.

The aspiring choreographer was inspired to start after watching the 2004 dance movie "You Got Served."

But he only began to delve deeper with classes in every type of dance at the beginning of this school year.

"I found out if I wanted to be a professional dancer I was going to have to take some classes and know every genre of dance."

He hopes to one day be a choreographer and tour with a hip hop group.

"My favorite's hip hop, which is pretty broad. Popping and Electric Bugaloo are my favorite styles. I'm an intermediate break dancer, so I still have some stuff to learn."

However, for now Raul hopes to be able to be as good as possible in all genres of dance.

For Raul, it's about expressing emotion and escaping the stresses of life.

"Dance to me is really a way out.

I dance when I'm mad; I dance when

"

I'm sad. It's my own little world filled with me and my things that make me happy."

Like many other artists, Raul uses dance as a medium for expressing what is happening all around him.

"It's all abut the possibility of expression.You can portray anything that you see around you.You can dance in a way that portrays a chair or computer for example. There are different variations just like different languages."

Dance also has its physical benefits.

"I've gotten more in shape and toned from the last nine months of serious dancing than I ever was when I was doing football and track. It's not a sissy sport like some people think."

And like any non-sissy sport injuries are common.

"It takes a toll on your body. I've been injured plenty of times.You can seriously mess up your back or ankles for the rest of your life. There are break dance moves that if done wrong lead to death."

However these dangers won't stop Raul on his road to dance stardom.

"I feel like I was made to dance."

I've gotten more in shape and toned from the last nine months of serious dancing than I ever was when I was doing football and track. It's not a sissy sport like some people think.

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Student Teachers Are

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Staff Editorial

"...negative thoughts will hinder any

help that might have come their way."

The reasons why students should learn to appreciate their student teachers

by katie guyot

Unfortunately, some high school students are reluctant to leave the familiarity of their teacher, convinced that anyone so close to them in age will be unable to help them academically. Students set themselves up for failure when they pass judgment before even meeting their student teachers, as negative thoughts will hinder any help that might have come their way.

Student teaching not only provides university students with experience but also supplies younger students with different learning styles that will encourage them to view materials in new and interesting ways.

While the switch from teacher to student teacher may unsettle some high school students, it is important to remember change is often a good thing, and as long as they remain optimistic, they will gain as much from their student teachers as their student teachers gain from them.

This transfer of knowledge will contribute to the country’s academic success. Dedicated student teachers who have positive experiences while working in elementary, middle and high schools will carry these experiences to their future places of employment. This

Walking into his science class in mid-February with a weary sigh, a Free State student--I’ll call him Max--slouches into his same old chair in the back of the room. The bell rings, and in walks a woman who is too young to be his teacher and too old to be a fellow classmate.

“Good afternoon, class,” she announces. “I’m your new student teacher.”

Max and the rest of the students sit up in their chairs. An energetic and newly educated university student in the classroom is sure to add some spark to fifth hour.

High school students like Max benefit from being receptive toward their student teachers rather than being disoriented by the alteration to an otherwise predictable yearlong routine. Student teachers bring a fresh atmosphere and innovative ideas to the classroom, and they in turn gain vital experience that will serve them well when they truly kick off their careers.

In order for everyone to reap the benefits of this symbiotic teaching-learning relationship, however, students must be open to cooperating with aliens from outer space (a.k.a. college).

step in the education process is crucial to sharpening the minds of America’s posterity, as years from now, these men and women will bear the responsibility of fostering the minds of the nation’s children.

According the OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results released in Dec. 2010, the U.S. is currently ranked 14th, 17th, and 25th in reading, science, and math skills, respectively, out of 34 tested countries. This sinking trend cannot be allowed to continue, and while teachers alone cannot completely reverse the depressing regression of the country’s education, every step will help to create a “giant leap for mankind.”

That young woman from KU—the one standing in front of her fifth hour science class for the very first time—has already resolved to take on the vast responsibility of teaching the nation’s youth. She just might turn out to be the kind of educator who inspires students to reach for the stars, but in the meantime, students entering the room with an open mind will allow them to connect with her and with other student teachers. Mutual respect can go a long way in boosting understanding and confidence, not to mention grades.

Question:

Do you like having student teachers?

Abby McLean junior

Travis Gomel junior

Kori Fraser sophomore

"I think student teachers sometimes are a good idea, but not always...They don't exactly have the experience."

"I like having them around when you can't talk to the actual teacher."

"I don't like student teachers because they are inexperienced."

Reyes Duran English teacher "I enjoy working with another teacher in a classroom. The only downside is I miss working with my students."

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March 30, 2011

Lawrence Guide

Movies recommended this week

by Firebird Productions

Lawrence

Guide

The Social Network On a fall night in 2003, Hardvard undergrad and computer programming genius Mark Zuckerberg

by ryan loecker

WHEN IT DR PS

sits down at his computer and heatedly

This southern rapper, named one of XXL Magazine’s Freshmen, instantly gained notoriety after the release of his 2010 mixtape Big K.R.I.T. Wuz Here. He recently appeared in Lawrence with Curren$y at the Bottleneck. Although he has released eight mixtapes, the recent Def Jam Records signee will be doing songs from his first studio album titled Returnof4eva. Many critics compare his voice to T.I. and also commend him for his ability write and produce his own music. This is the perfect opportunity to see rap’s next big thing.

begins working on a new idea.

In a fury of blogging and programming, what begins in his dorm room soon becomes a global social network and a revolution in communication. A mere six years and 500

Toro Y Moi

million friend latrer, Mark Zuckerberg is

4 / 1 / 11 @ Riot Room, Kansas City (indie / alternative) - $12

Come ride the chill-wave with Toro Y Moi. Chaz Bundick (aka Toro Y Moi) is making his third appearance in the Lawrence / Kansas City area in less than a year. His sophomore album, Underneath the Pine received the title of best new music by music website Pitchfork.com. The best way to describe Toro Y Moi’s sound is the indie sub-genre “chill-wave”. For those who aren’t familiar, it sounds like very minimal, heavily effected 80s pop music.

Although Bundick’s most recent album takes steps towards funk, this will still very much be a chill-wave concert full of electronic equipment such as synthesizers and samplers. This recommendation is coming from someone who has been blown away by Toro Y Moi twice.

the youngest billionaire in history... but for this entrepreneur, success leads to both personal and legal complications.

Wag the Dog When the president of the United Staes is about to get caught in a sex scandal 14 days from the election, he does not seem to have much of a chance of being re-elected.

Das Racist

It is time to

3/30/11 @ The Granada (hip hop/rap) - $12 “We’re not joking, just joking we are joking, just joking we’re not joking.” Seriously, Das Racist are coming to the Granada. Those lyrics from the song “hahahaha jk?” perfectly describe this hip-hop group as their music is humorous without them trying very hard to be funny.

While their lyrics may sound like the world’s craziest Mad-Lib, their music is often called “hyperlink rap” as almost every line is a reference to something on the internet. Concert attendees should expect to hear some new material along with the classics as they are rumored to release their third mixtape later this year.

Regardless of whether it’s the humor or insane lyrics that bring concert goers to see Das Racist, it is sure to be an entertaining show no matter what.

create a war. One of his advisers contacts a top hollywood producer in order to manufacture a war in Albania that the president can heroically end, all through mass media.

Perception and reality, life and death all flow from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

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