2015 GHS Voice Issue 3

VOICE

NOVEMBER 2014

A Blast From The Past See pages 8-11

Contents News

3 Cal Switzer

By Jon Dormady

Opinion

A&E

14 To Do’s

By Charlie Ames, Kayla Calvert, Becca Human

v. CounterPoint: 4 Point The Pledge

By Becca Human and Layne Staley

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Features

Life Before and After Gretna

By Roy Thompson and Olivia Kahler

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InDepth

Throwback Thursday

By Brenna Zollman, Jade Naber, Maddy Perkins, Amanda Nelson

Sports

12 Softball Makes State 13 Hardest Sport

See Page 7

Zach Nylin

See Page 4

By Jacob Dart

By Sam Hannigan

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Gretna Band Member Makes National Band Cal Switzer heads off to Nashville to Play Trombone for NAfME

By Jon Dormady

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or the first time in the recent history of Gretna High School, a student has successfully auditioned for the National Association for Music Education Jazz Band(NAfME) and joined the group. This NAfME band meets in Nashville over the last few days of October. This student, Cal Switzer, junior, not only made the band, but did so based off of an audition as a sophomore.

“I auditioned for the All-State Jazz Band my sophomore year, so I sent that in and made the NAfME Jazz Band,” said Switzer.

“They accept the top 18 to 20 auditions, so there are only four trombones, but only three of the parts are tenor; I received the third part.”

The size of the bands for the NAfME bands is the same as the All-State Bands: around 100 students are selected nationwide for both the Concert Band and the Orchestra with 20 in the Jazz Band. The auditions for the State-level bands are used in determining who will be selected for the National-level bands.

The NAfME Conference begins on Sunday, October 26, 2014, in Nashville, Tennessee, with registration continuing throughout the day. The conference lasts through the majority of the week with the Jazz Band performance on Wednesday, October 29, 2014, in the Grand Ole Opry House.

From general sessions to performances of various bands, the three-day conference is filled with opportunities for experiencing music. With more than 100 sessions in 11 interest groups, the list of music choices

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never seems to end. A nightly performance occurs each night, featuring a different band at each event, ranging from the United States Army and Field Band to the Boston Brass group.

Aside from the NAfME Jazz Band, Switzer has auditioned for and joined many other bands, such as the UNO Honor Band, All-State Jazz Band, Doane Honor Band, and the Wesleyan Honor Band. Despite this long list of prestigious accomplishments,

“They accept the top 18 to 20 auditions, so there are only four trombones, but only three of the parts are tenor; I received the third part.”

these will not play a large role in being awarded a scholarship.

“Colleges look at these things, but it’s based more on your audition,” said Switzer.

“It helps, but they don’t care as much since these bands are in the past, so it’s not as important[for the scholarship].”

After years upon years of practice, Switzer is certain of pursuing a career in music. As his junior year of high school progresses, he continues searching for potential colleges to attend and enhance his playing.

“UNO is my biggest choice[for college],” said Switzer. “I take my lessons there, so I’m familiar with the campus and the people who work there.”

Switzer plans attain his Bachelor’s in Music Education and a Performance degree, eventually earning a PhD in Jazz Music to teach theory and improvisation.

After earning his degrees, he foresees himself teaching Jazz Music with occasional performances.

Along With the Best The NAfME band accepts 20 of the best players nationwide to be in thier Jazz band. Cal Switzer was one of the few.

Represent Cal Switzer traveled to Nashville, Tennessee to perform with the NAfME band.

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Another reason for saying the Pledge everyday would be tradition and loyalty.

The Pledge of Allegiance has been around since 1882. For over a hundred years, Americans have been reciting its words and remembering how proud we should be of the place we live. It has been an important part of the United States’ past and should remain that way for a long time. By saying the Pledge, not only do we show respect

“The Pledge of Allegiance is a way to show patriotism and respect to America and everyone who works towards making it a better place.”

Students take topics and argue their views from both sides of the issue.

This issue’s topic: is saying the Pledge of Allegiance everyday respectful or problematic?

Point: To Pledge

By Layne Staley

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lmost every child in America has stood up, put their right hand on their heart, looked up at the nation’s flag, and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. It is an everyday occurrence at GHS and every other school in Nebraska. In 2012 a law was made requiring every public school in the state must set aside time each day to say the Pledge of Allegiance. It is not required that students participate in this because of the various religions. There are good reasons and advantages to saying the Pledge everyday at school.

As a student, I have witnessed that some people think that seems easier to be lazy rather than getting up and reciting the same exact words every morning without entirely knowing what it means. I have found that if we actually think about what we are saying during the Pledge of

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Allegiance, it can help us to understand why it is important to say it. We should not absentmindedly mumble through the words every morning, but actually think about how fortunate we are to live in America and that we have people fighting for us to have freedom and liberties. Living in the U.S. is not something that should be taken for granted. The Pledge is a reminder of this everyday.

The Pledge of Allegiance is a way to show patriotism and respect to America and everyone who works towards making it a better place. The Pledge is said by children as young as elementary students.

While they may not be able to understand the words at all, it is teaching them to show respect and honor for their country at a young age. As time goes on, they will be able to decipher the meaning more. The earlier students learn this, the more they may come to appreciate it.

but also our loyalty to the country that has given us many freedoms. To say, “I pledge allegiance to the flag,” means to give a promise to be devoted to the country. If we have been promising our loyalty by saying the pledge for so long, then we should not stop anytime soon.

The law may state that we have to make time on a daily basis at school to get up and say the Pledge of Allegiance. However, we should not think of it as a burden. We should consider it a chance to be respectful of the country that has given us opportunities and freedoms and a way to honor those who have made it that way for us.

“Yes, we need to say the pledge becuase we need to honor the soldiers who are risking their lives for us and those who have died.”

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Counter Point: Not To Pledge

By Becca Human

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ver since elementary school, one thing has been more or less been a staple of school mornings. Whether chattering to our friends or rushing to finish last-minute homework during homeroom, we’ve been trained to stop whatever we’re doing immediately when the announcements say, “Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance”. Hands over our hearts and heads obediently tilted towards the flag, we recite the words with the same inflection, rhythm, and tone that we do every day, and then fall right back into our conversations without even thinking about what we just did. It has been an indisputable part of our morning routine. But does that make it effective?

Recite the words to the Pledge of Allegiance in your head. Now, actually think about what they mean. Powerful words make up this pledge! “One nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” These words should make an impact on people. However, so many Americans have recited these words every day for their 12 years of schooling that it becomes less patriotic and more ritualistic. Just like students eventually get over the initial anxiety of finding their classes on the first day of school, they eventually get over the swelling of pride that the pledge is intended to evoke. The pledge, something that is held so dear in so many people’s hearts, has become dry, meaningless, and boring in thousands of student’s minds.

In 2012, Nebraska has passed a state law that requires schools to set time aside for the Pledge of Allegiance every day.

The law defines that students can choose not to participate; however, the general understanding is that every student should take part in the Pledge. What is this trying to accomplish? If the purpose is to make sure that students have their patriotic priorities in line, there are more practical and effective ways to accomplish this. Anyone can say the Pledge, and many students say it with as much enthusiasm as when they take a math test for which they forgot to prepare. Children are made to say

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the Pledge as early as elementary school, where they could not possibly understand the political or social ramifications of the words they are saying. In fact, these extremely young students probably do not

“If the purpose is to make sure that students have their patriotic priorities in line, there are more practical and effective ways to accomplish this.”

even understand the words themselves, with words like “republic” and “indivisible” flying over the heads of the majority of first graders. This is where the Pledge becomes less about nationalism and more about ritualism - when students are made to say words that they do not understand. There are other, much more meaningful ways to show pride in one’s country.

One of the original promoters of the Pledge of Allegiance, James B. Upham, is often quoted as saying to his wife, “Mary, if I can instill into the minds of our American youth a love for their country and the principles on which it was founded, and create in them an ambition to carry on with the ideals which the early founders wrote into The Constitution, I shall not have lived in vain.” While this is an admirable goal and may have been effective in the early stages of the practice, the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance has been lost through mindless repetition and requirement. There are different steps schools should be able to take to change this, like only reciting it once a week or at least educating students more completely about the history and impact of the Pledge. This requires a change in Nebraska law. However, for many students, the damage has already been done; the Pledge of Allegiance will forever stick as a chant rather than an expression of pride.

“No, becuase it becomes meaningless after so many times.”

Michael Stage ‘16

“Yes, because it’s America. If you have a problem you can get out.”

Logan Ellis ‘15

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New Town, New Life Students Adjust to Their New Lifestyle at Gretna

By Roy Thompson

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Photos by Roy Thompson

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f the hundreds of people to come and go through Gretna High School every year, many of them are new to the district. This year, there are 39 new students to the high school; one of which is a long-term foreign exchange student.

Lana Nguyen, freshmen, recently moved to Gretna from Omaha because her parents wanted to move here. Prior to moving, Nguyen attended Russell Middle School.

“It’s a lot harder here,” said Nguyen, “It’s like going up a step.”

At least for her, lifestyle in Gretna vs.

Omaha is not very different. After moving, she auditioned for show choir and is now in Revolution.

Fortunately, she did not have a long move and is still able to participate in dance at the same studio.

Mario Orleas, Sophomore, is here as a long-term foreign exchange student from Ecuador.

“I came here to finish high school and to have a different experience.” Said Orleas.

Orleas saw a major difference in how little time there is in Gretna.

“In my old school, I used to have time between classes,” said Orleas. “I miss the recess. That is the major difference.”

As anyone can see, living in other countries and adjusting to the United States can be challenging.

“My schedule with my host family [took the most adjusting]. In Ecuador I knew what I had to do, but here you have other people and you have to be part of the family.” said Orleas. “I like it a lot.”

Another difficulty is adjusting to the various differences in education from one place to another.

“It depends. Some people in South America think that the school here in the United States is easy,” said Orleas. “Of course it’s easy if you take easy classes. It all depends.”

Overall, adjusting to life in different places or even different cultures can be challenging, but it is all an experience that can change anyone that encounters it.

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By Olivia Kahler

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oving away can be a difficult task, and it can also take an emotional toll. For many it means leaving friends and family, along with attending a new school, which can be stressful. The transition may not always be easy. Morgan Chase, a sophomore who moved away from Gretna last year to Springfield, knows firsthand.

“It was hard to move at first,” said Morgan Chase, sophomore. “I didn’t know anyone but it got easier and everyone was super friendly.”

There are many reasons that life takes people to new cities or locations. Maybe a parent gets a new job, a family member gets ill and needs care, a student may leave to attend a new school, or an athlete may train out of state. Ian Tessier is a junior that moved out of state to Des Moines to pursue sports, and explains his situation.

“I moved because of hockey,” said Ian Tessier, junior. “A lot of what I miss about Gretna involves my friends because I knew everyone.”

Leaving behind friends and loved ones is definitely the most difficult part of moving to another place. Although leaving Gretna may have been tough, each new place has new, exciting and interesting things to discover, new friends to meet, and places to explore.

“Even though I live away from home, I have the family of the people I live with and the guys I play hockey with,” said Tessier.

Meeting new people might be the most life-changing part of relocating to a new city; they can help to introduce the new environment. With technology as it is, it’s easy to stay in touch with old friends, as well as making new ones.

“I think doing this kind of thing is a good experience,” said Tessier. “I think hockey is the best sport, you learn so many different things about being away from your family and there are so many opportunities that can come with it.”

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Experiences like Tessier’s can prepare young adults for college and their future lives. It can also introduce you to places you might like to establish a home as an adult.

“When I first moved I was a little nervous to go to school,” said Zach Nylin, junior. “I knew absolutely no one. I didn’t know anything about my school but I was excited to meet new people and now I’ve made a bunch of friends. I feel welcomed.”

As a student, embracing the school experience by getting involved in school activities and clubs is the best way to feel at home sooner. Teachers and students will help with the process. Still, students who leave Gretna will always carry their experiences with them.

“I miss band so much,” said Nylin. “I miss drumline, even though I may not have been the best it was so fun. I miss playing music with people and meeting with all my friends in the morning for practice.”

Not everything will be the same or better; some things will be different while some missed. But, that will give a better and more well-rounded set of life experiences on which to build on.

“Gretna was fun and exciting,” said Nylin. “I will always remember it even though I have started a new chapter in my life.”

Submitted by Ian Tessier

Submitted by Zach Nylin

Life After Gretna Catching Up With Some Old GHS Students

New City, New Music Nylin takes part in his school’s marching band in Minnesota. He plays percussion at his new school and participates in many other band related activities including competitions.

Defense Tessier defends his team, Iowa Wild AAA. He tried out for the team in May and has been playing since their first game in September.

Most games are played for the benefit of college scouts.

The team travels all around the country for tournaments.

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A Colorful Generation Clothes You Would Never Wear Now, But Wore Then

By Amanda Nelson

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here was a quite popular tank top that surfaced in the early 2000s; that shirt is known as the muscle tank. They first surfaced in the 1950s after several stars wore them. It was made popular when Bruce Willis and Angeline Jolie, who wore them in movies. Despite the name, these shirts became popular as an undershirt and may resurface in the near future.

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ast spring, the halls of GHS were filled with girls rocking their high waisted shorts. That style of shorts and jeans were more popular in the late 1990s to the early 2000s than they are now. I have a feeling that this will not be the last time that we will see high waisted pants.

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n 2004, the colorful plastic shoes known as crocs hit stores and immediately became a hit. 50 million crocs were sold each year by 2008. When the economy crashed, the company was hit hard. Too many stores sold Crocs making the unfashionable design annoying to people’s eyes. Today at GHS, it is rare to see someone walking down the halls of school wearing those cåolorful and plastic shoes. It is quite possibly the design of Crocs that makes them infamous to student, but whatever the case may be, Crocs are shoes that have already hit the history books, and that is where they will be staying for many years to come.

ne of the shirts in my closet that was most hated was the turtleneck; it had me feeling constricted, and I did not appreciate the way it hugged my neck. My opinion contradicts the one’s that people had many years ago. It could make them warm when the weather was cold or be a fashion statement. The turtleneck has made a small comeback in the last few years, but whether or not it will be to stay will remain a mystery.

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Music: W

hen looking through the music of our childhood, it may not be the most appealing. However, back in the day, it was all anyone ever listened to. Our generation grew up with music from Disney stars like Hilary Duff, the Jonas Brothers, and Hannah Montana. Everyone knew the words to 1985 by Bowling for Soup. Kidz Bop CDs filled CD books and were in every portable player. It was a simpler time, before everyone branched off into his or her own genres of favorite music. Here are some of the songs that we were raised on some that were forgotten and some we can never forget.

uning Into Long Forgotten Tunes

By Brenna Zollman

1. Since U Been Gone 2.Beverly Hills 3.Pon De Replay 4. Hey There Delilah The Disney Generation I

by Kelly Clarkson

by Weezer

by Rihanna

by the Plain White T’s

“I have been to seven Jonas Brothers concerts.”

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t is pretty easy to say that we all were raised on Disney. Some of the fondest memories people have of childhood music are in Disney. From every princess movie to Disney Channel stars, the children’s entertainment empire pretty much had a monopoly on our CD players. Stars like Hilary Duff released songs that are cemented in our minds like “So Yesterday” and “Wake Up”. The Jonas Brothers burst on to the scene with “Year 3000”, and that song solidified their career as heartthrobs. It seemed like everyone owned one of their songs or went through a Jonas Brothers phase in elementary school.

No matter what status she is in now, Miley Cyrus had tons of success as both herself and Hannah Montana. “Best of Both Worlds” and “Nobody’s Perfect” were hits for Miley. As much as we would all like to forget the days where we jammed to the Lion King soundtrack or the Cheetah Girls, Disney was apart of all of our childhoods.

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Right in the Childhood...

All the Movies You Forgot You Loved and Watched

By Maddy Perkins The movies that defined a generation: Mary Poppins, Pinocchio, Lady and the Tramp, Mulan, and The Jungle Book are all movies 90’s kids knew line by line.

Viewed by millions of youngsters and grown ups alike, these movies made a lasting impression on an entire generation.

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eing home on a cold rainy day when you have nothing to do can be pretty boring, In a throwback to the golden age of cinema, growing up in our childhood presented an abundance of important events.

It also presented a bountiful amount of movies including The Lion King, Jurassic Park, and Titanic. Kids from the 90s remember a lot of great Disney movies, but not only Disney movies were produced in that time frame.

Many more movies were including Home Alone, Forrest Gump, and Schindler’s List. So now, if there’s a dull rainy day outside, thanks to throwback Thursday, movie addition, you’ll know just which movie to watch.

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NOVEMBER 2014

gretna tv

Blast Back to Saturday Mornings

By Jade Naber

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uring the age when naps were dreaded and we consumed more cheese than we probably should have, Saturday was the day for morning cartoons. Back when the alarm was set on Saturday mornings for the original Pokémon, we never would have known that today it is still dragging through its 18th season with 17 movies. The GHS population grew up with 90s and 00s cartoons, and some of them are still going places today.

On May 1st, 1999, Nickelodeon premiered its first episode of a goofy yellow sponge who flipped burgers and lived inside a giant fruit. Now, season 10 of Spongebob Squarepants is in production, and will be accompanied by a second movie in 2015. As this new season is getting ready to launch,

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another Nickelodeon series is coming to a close. Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005), is considered much more kid-friendly than its sequel The Legend of Korra (2012).

There was a slight shift in content when the network gave the creators more freedom.

Rated TV-Y7, The Legend of Korra includes multiple suicides, chemical torture, decapitation, asphyxiation, electrocution, terrorism, and more. Political ideology, such as communism, theocracy, anarchism, and fascism, take place in this series, which is halfway through its fourth and final season.

On the flipside, Cartoon Network’s Teen Titans (2003) used to have some casual fun episodes, but it also had some of the same dark qualities that are questionable for children. In 2013, Teen Titans Go! aired with a sitcom-like feel and a blocky animation style. The developers had not seen the original series, but all they knew there was enough of a fan base to make a good amount of revenue. Other strikingly

spooky kid shows from Cartoon Network include Courage the Cowardly Dog, The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy, and The Misadventures of Flapjack. These series used animation that was often accompanied with a suspenseful soundtrack and terrifying monsters. Animation studios were soon replaced with a softer, simpler style. Frederator Studios, (animators of Adventure Time) first started on Disney Channel’s Samurai Jack.

Old school Disney Channel sitcoms were also popular among children. Wizards of Waverly Place, Phil of the Future, Hannah Montana, and That’s So Raven all starred a main character who was different than the crowd at school. Strong female roles were present in a majority of Disney Channel cartoons, such as The Proud Family, Phineas and Ferb, and Kim Possible, showed how a woman was just as capable of doing anything as a man.

Life before high school provides a lot of free time for kids. Whether it was Drake and Josh, Zoey 101, Code Lyoko, Totally Spies, Invader Zim, Rugrats, Foster’s Home For Imaginary Friends, Hey Arnold, Johnny Bravo, or whatever it may be, the mention of any show can trigger a flood of nostalgia, and that’s pretty neat.

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Girls’ Softball Journey to State

GHS Softball Leaves Sports Tournament Ranking Fifth Photo Credited to Coach Bill Heard

By Jacob Dart

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he year of 2014 has been a great year for the Gretna softball team as they prepared for state finals.

They practiced six times a week to get set for the past season. “[This is] very exciting and a little bit unexpected,” said Jordan Foss, sophomore.

“We prepared by practicing our batting and ground balls.”

Gretna’s softball team hasn’t been on the road to state finals since 2010.

Preparation in order to regain the focus for this Huddled Up In their final showdown, the Gretna Girls’ softball team huddles up, discussing their plans of opportunity has seen domination. immense training and practicing for the team.

9th, and 10th of October, and their hard doing so four years prior.

“I was actually really shocked,” said work paid off when they ranked at state.

Focus is the key to success as far as Emily Haberer, junior. “The thought was They competed at state the 15th, 16th, and being an athlete. The work and effort put in that we weren’t going to make it this year. the 17th of October. Achieving what they this early in the season proves exactly why We only have one senior, and nobody Gretna can and did make it happen again would have guessed this would be the year at state. we would make it to state again.”

“Almost everyday we went over what Gretna’s parents have given their was going to happen and prepared our immense approval and appreciation to the minds by going over what was needed to be group by doing such things as making and done and what our focus was at.” said Foss. designing the girls’ locker signs and even The team’s mindset walking into state billboarding their names and pictures on didn’t shift gears walking out of state. They the cafeteria wall. The softball team and still have the same determination and spirit coach are very grateful, and looked to prove as they have always had. But the learning to all the parents ans students that they can experience here gave the team a great achieve what they set their minds to. memory to live on. This will ultimately “[I’m] excited for the girls,” said Mr. prepare them for future games, and set the Bill Heard, coach for the girls softball team. have said Coach Heard at this level exceeds bar high for all teams that come after them.

“We prepared as we normally would. [And] all expectations of the students and their Softball gave these girls a chance to we went into state with the same mindset as parents as well. showcase their skills at a grand level, and we always had.”

The team ranked 5th at state this year. they took the ball and ran with it this year.

They competed at districts the 8th, Quite an accomplishment for them since

“We prepared as we normally would.

[And] we went into state with the same mindset as we always had,”

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SEPTEMBER 2014

What Do You Think The Hardest Sport Is And Why?

By Samantha Hannigan

“Wrestling,

“Track,

because you go to practice for two hours and never get to eat.”

Isaiah Workman ‘14

because it is an individual sport and sometimes running gets hard.

Maiah Thamm ‘17

“Swim team, because I can’t swim.”

Aliece Kardell ‘15

“Curling, because you have to learn to shuffle while intensely focusing on sweeping ice.”

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“Hockey, because you have to learn to ice skate.”

Machaela Atkinson, ‘15

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friendly desert community where the sun is hot, the moon is beautiful, and mysterious lights pass overhead while we all pretend to sleep.

Welcome to Night Vale.” These are the words that open the first episode to the growingly popular podcast Welcome to Night Vale, and they give an accurate representation of what to expect from episode to episode; the show is equal parts plot, poetry, and mystery. The podcast takes the form of a community radio broadcast in a small town in the middle of the desert, with the elusive radio host Cecil Palmer narrating day-to-day announcements and events. However, it soon becomes very clear that Night Vale is not like other towns; hooded figures lurk in the local dog park, an ethereal Glow Cloud rains small animals from the sky, and lights dance in the sky above the Arby’s. Using nothing but Cecil’s voice, a whole world is spun inside the listener’s heads.

The radio show uses a regular news broadcast format, with different segments and features. Everything seems to be taken in stride, with Cecil and most of the citizens acting as if everything is completely normal.

The most fascinating aspect of Welcome to Night Vale is the fact that the only medium used to tell the story is sound. Cecil is usually

the only regular voice appearing from episode to episode, with rare guest actors giving voice to other characters; however, there are hardly any physical descriptions or details given, letting each listener fill in details with their own imagination.

However, the podcast still manages to clearly represent a wide array of people from all races, ages, and backgrounds, using contextual hints to clue in the listeners to a basic idea of the character. It is remarkable that, while the characters can never actually be seen, Welcome to Night Vale still manages to represent characters of color, strong female characters, and even LGBT representation, which do not distract from the plot but rather enrich the image of the town.

Welcome to Night Vale has been growing in popularity, cultivating a massive internet fanbase. The podcast itself is very accessible and can be found for free on iTunes. New episodes are published twice monthly, with a new episode on the first and fifteenth of every month. While the show’s creepy, ethereal tone might not be for everyone, those who enjoy letting themselves get lost in an incredible world will enjoy what this podcast has to offer.

Art by Jade Naber

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Do 5 things to Do, See, Eat, Read and Hear NOVEMBER 2014

To See: Dumb and Dumber

By Kayla Calvert

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irectors Bobby and Peter Farrelly are set to release the sequel to their 1994 film Dumb and Dumber.

The original Dumb and Dumber film was made on a sixteen-million dollar budget, and ended up raking in two-hundred million dollars in profits around the world.

Dumb and Dumber To will be in theaters November 14, 2014. The film stars the original characters Harry Dunne (Jeff Daniels) and Lloyd Christmas (Jim Carey).

The duo takes a cross-country road trip in search of one of their kids to find a kidney donation. A survey by movieinsider.com states that 2,539 voters plan to see the film, while 1,342 plan to avoid the sequel. If you enjoyed the goofy humor in the blockbuster twenty years prior to this one, you are sure to get a few laughs out of this film.

To Read: 7 Habits

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To Eat: Petrow’s

By Kayla Calvert

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etrow’s diner is a 111 year old family diner on 60th and Center in the Midtown area. The diner originally began in Fremont and moved to its current location in 1950. Throughout the years Petrow’s has added on to the original building and managed to keep the old-school diner vibe alive. They are currently undergoing construction to add a new geothermal heating

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n a world filled with addiction, temptation, stress, and doubt, Sean Covey offers advice in the form of seven habits to the average teenager in his novel, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. Following in his father’s footsteps, who wrote The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Covey’s book expresses the importance of work ethic, values, and intelligence, dedicated specifically to teenagers. His points are stressed in a way that is relatable to almost anyone who has an abundance of hormones (it means teenagers), due to the various amount of

Photo by Kayla Calvert

By Charlie Ames personal stories, encounters, and opinions.

His general message is appropriate, professional, and downright hilarious.

In times of trial or concern, I have often turned to the book in order to find clarity and closure on what is bothering me; it has become a life tool. An international bestseller, Covey’s novel even obtains approval from Steve Young, former professional football player, with the simple review of five words: “...this book is a touchdown.”

Although only titled 7 Habits, it can be assumed that after reading this inspirational novel, an entire world of advice will be obtained.

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system. Their menu has everything from breakfast, dinner, and dessert foods at a reasonable price; most items are under ten dollars. Waffles and ice cream are their specialty. They also provide catering for parties and other large events. The service is quick and friendly, even when the restaurant is quite busy. The restaurant is proudly known for serving billionaires Warren Buffet and Bill Gates in 2005. Petrow’s is definitely well worth the drive into Midtown for a quality homestyle breakfast or sweet treat.

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