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Greenland lost 36 to 60 cubic miles of ice every year between 2000 and 2006

China’s factories emitted 4.2 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide in 2013

During Summer 2015, the UK received 272 millimeters of rainfall, making it the soggiest summer within the last three years

Heavy snowfall Intense heat

Heavy rainfall Extreme weather

Industrial area releasing excess CO2 Melting glaciers

Methane from agriculture

Aspiring athletes maintain success

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Extreme heat in Africa causes crops to die and rivers to dry. As a third world country, Africa relies on these necessities to thrive New York experienced over 26 inches of snowfall during the Jonas Blizzard in late January

Agriculture contributes about 7 percent of the U.S.’s greenhouse gas emissions. As of January 2015, there are 89.8 million cattle in the U.S.

Texas experienced a random storm of tornadoes in December

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experienced a record-breaking, hot Christmas of 85 degrees, while the average is 72

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Brazil contributes to deforestation as it continues to convert some of its rainforest into grazing areas for livestock

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reduce your global footprint 1. Reduce weekly meat intake: Due to the populations’s exponential growth and desire for meat, greenhouse gas emissions increased by 17 percent since 1990 2. Take shorter showers: A faucet that leaks at a rate of one drip per second can waste more than 3,000 gallons of water in a year

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3. Carpool: Transportation accounts for 27 percent of the U.S.’s carbon dioxide emissions 4. Use energy efficient products: This essentially reduces greenhouse gas emissions

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5. Reduce, reuse, recycle source: EPA

Science confirms climate change exists Scientists validate climate change exists, critics disagree By mariSa muhart With a winter holding temperatures higher than normal, about 3.3 degrees Fahrenheit above average, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the question of whether climate change exists constantly is Munich Re America, a survey conducted in December 2014, shows that more than 80 percent of Americans believe that climate change currently exists. “I think that everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion; however, there is countless scientific data that proves [climate change] is happening,” Lisa Maccarone, AP environmental teacher, said. One of the main concerns with the climate change debate questions what the government will do to help slow the process or prevent it. “I don’t know if it should be the number one priority but

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it is a big issue that our government needs to address so we can help make the world better for our kids,” sophomore Fernando Ortiz said. In December, over 150 heads of states and government met in Paris, France, to discuss climate change. The 21st session of the Conference of Parties aim to discuss climate change on a global political level. Pope Francis, President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping all spoke at the conference. Pope Francis stressed the need to take action now instead of later. “We are on the brink. We are on the brink of a suicide, to use a strong word, and I am sure that most of those at the COP have this conscience, and want to do something,” Pope Francis said. President Obama also spoke about climate change, human’s role in it and economic issues dealing with it. His initiatives display the future and his need to change the future now and the need to fix the problem. “That future is not one of strong economies, nor is it one

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where fragile states can find their footing. That future is one that we have the power to change. Right here. Right now. But only if we rise to this moment. As one of America’s governors has said, ‘we are the first generation to feel the impact of climate change and the last generation that can do something about it.’” President Obama said. The 29 article agreement written at the end of the COP 21 summit establishes the need to strengthen the global response to climate change, such as holding the increase in global average temperature to below 35.6 degrees Fahrenheit above pre-industrial levels and to take efforts to keep the increased temperature to 34.7 degrees Fahrenheit above pre-industrial levels. Also in this agreement it says that each party will prepare, communicate and maintain successive nationally-determined contributions (NDCs), which will then be discussed every five years. Scientists determined human activity is the main cause of climate change. The use of fossil fuels, which release

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Atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations are higher today than at anytime in at least the past 650,000 years. Our View, staff editorial

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Natalie Disla, Editor’s Letter

Diversity sparks interest

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Climate change, not just a bunch of hot air ourview

This issue’s stories are just as diverse as our student body. Consisting of a variety of controversies, topics and students, there is something to appeal to everyone’s interests. A prominent issue we face as a nation is the Syrian refugee crisis. Denying Syrian refugees the opportunity to enter the United States goes against American beliefs and ideologies. Claiming they could possibly be terrorists is a pathetic excuse to deny these humans refuge. America’s immigration system remains stricter with Middle Eastern countries than any other country, so the process to enter endures difficulty. If a terrorist wanted to enter the U.S., the legal immigration system would not be efficient enough for them to do so. Although terrorists associated with the Middle East committed the worst terrorist attack in America on Sept. 11, 2001, one cannot deny the number of American citizen terrorist attacks that occur. American citizens recently caused some of the most heartbreaking events in the U.S., such as the Sandy Hook and Charleston church shootings. On a more light-hearted story, students participate in races such as The Hit and Run 5K to contribute to causes like childhood cancer. An upcoming race that benefits athletics and causes is the annual Reservation Run. This race allows students to test their endurance while hanging out with fellow students and contributing to the athletic department. The power of social media is often underestimated. Instagram allows students to share pictures and videos with their followers, but it also allows them to express themselves artistically. One may not realize this, but the style of the pictures they post, such as whether or not they use borders, defines who they are. Some students specifically use social media to express themselves, as they only post with a specific color scheme or overall theme. Other students prioritize the amount of likes they receive and only post at a specific time known as “prime time.” Another thing students often underestimate is the uniqueness of Orlando and all it has to offer. Orlando has a multitude of restaurants, art galleries, museums and artsy locations that appeal to all. Downtown Credo is one, which is a non-profit coffee shop that makes customers to price their purchases. To learn more about interesting places in Orlando check out our double page spread on pages 6-7. Check out what our writers have to say about Syrian refugees (“Syrians seek refuge,” page 3), charitable races (“Raise, donate, run,” page 10) and Instagram (“Becoming insta famous,” page 12) in this issue.

It is time for people to start paying attention to the world before it is too late.

#fastfigures

million species have become extinct due to the effects of global warming.

glaciers out of the original 150 are left in the Montana Glacier National Park.

37 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide produced each year. source: CONSERVE ENERGY FUTURE

Climate change is real. Period. Those who deny this scientific fact choose to be ignorant and are poorly informed. Society needs to stop arguing with scientists and start acting to try and end the decay sooner. Arguments against climate change are dangerously false. Scientists’ warnings about future weather patterns are clearly not overreactions to the data they have gathered. In most cases, observed climate changes have turned out to be far more severe than researchers and scientists had originally predicted. Scientists’ views of the future are cautious evaluations that underestimate not exaggerate. Climate change is happening, glaciers are melting, the sea level is rising and the Earth is suffering. A NASA study from 2000 to 2006 showed that Greenland lost 36 to 60 cubic miles of ice every year. At about one tenth the size of Antarctica, Greenland’s ice sheet contributes twice as much ice to sea levels. But this rise in sea level not only affects the areas around Greenland, scientists predict that by 2100 Louisiana, Texas, Florida and North Carolina will lose part of their coast. People do not care about something until it affects them directly. Losing the Florida beaches most know and love will finally make people realize the footprint they leave on the world. Miami sees these effects occurring. Built on top of limestone, its foundation now absorbs water from the rising sea levels at an extremely alarming rate. Saltwater bubbles up through pipes and taints Miami’s fresh water supplies. The result of inaction appears quite straightforward, climate change, a once far-off unimaginable threat is now acting upon the world and already brings alarming change to the planet, as the citizens of Miami and Greenland. Global warming is one of the greatest threats to long term human survival. One’s future depends on how society responds to the ever rising carbon dioxide levels. The greatest changes will not come from government decisions, statistics or graphs on global warming, but society’s choice on whether or not to spark change. The future is increasingly at risk as more evidence emerges showing the never ending threats of climate change. July 2015 was the hottest month in the lower 48 states since the government began keeping temperature records in 1895, and a draft report from the

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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change confirms, once again, that human activity, such as deforestation and the burning of fossil fuels, is warming the planet. If humans continue this trend the planet will get worse; it is called the snowball effect for a reason. Society has already seen the effects of their emissions. In China, because their carbon emissions are so high, citizens have started to wear masks to purify the air they are breathing in. In the 2014 Beijing marathon, runners wore gas masks to cope with the amount of smog in China’s atmosphere. No one wants to live in a world where one has to wear a gas mask to breathe. Atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations are higher today than at anytime in the past 650,000 years. Carbon dioxide concentrations reached about 35 percent higher than before the Industrial Revolution. Humans have caused this increase in carbon levels by burning fossil fuels. Every time someone drives a car it burns oil, a fossil fuel. Carbon dioxide production is directly linked to humans, one does not need a scientist to confirm that, but for some reason, naysayers still find a way to deny the facts. If bad air is not enough to sway society, how about lack of drinking water? As sea levels rise the amount of drinking water left for humans decreases. In the arctic region, one of the largest ice caps melted causing a freshwater lake to mix with the sea. When this catastrophe happened, most of the plant and animal life in that freshwater ecosystem died from the salt water, and the drinking water was lost as well. Places, such as California, already struggle with a lack of drinking water and the way humans are treating the planet, this can only get worse. Although some may think that global climate change is nature just taking its course, the stats clearly prove that humans are to blame. People globally need to make a change before it is too late. Unless humans start realizing the effect they have on the planet, nothing will change. Instead of denying the facts, accept them and try to do something to save what is left. Based on what humans have done to the planet so far, there will not be a significant positive change until after 2100, so the longer humans postpone action, the more years the planet and people will suffer.

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DO YOU THINK THE U.S. SHOULD ACCEPT REFUGEES?

The annual Reservation Run is Saturday, Feb.13. The race starts at 7:30 a.m., but packet

Yes, because [denying them] would go against our nation’s foundation. Valerie Cintron-Malave, sophomore

pick up begins at 6:30 a.m. To register for the race, go to booneathletics.ocps.net.

Syrians need refuge viewpoint

By JACK RUMMLER Living in constant danger due to an ongoing civil war, Syrians seek refuge from one of the most terrifying crises of modern time. Since the start of the Syrian Civil War, March 2011, 220,000 people have died. United States’ leaders discuss the possibility of accepting 10,000 refugees a year. Due to recent events caused by the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), Americans are questioning whether it is safe or not to admit refugees. The issue of admitting refugees sparked controversy in politics and media, with some presidential candidates and governors telling their supporters they will not relocate refugees in their state. The United States can promote safety for Syrians by allowing them refuge in their state. Syrian refugees do not sympathize with ISIS. If these refugees agreed with ISIS’ message, they would not want to flee their homeland. While ISIS condemns those who leave, Syrians are seeking safety. If the U.S. does not allow refugees admission, they are only helping ISIS. According to Aaron Zelin, a Jihadist analyst, when refugees flee the Islamic State, it backlashes ISIS’ message of self-sufficiency. ISIS argues to western countries that the United States and Europe do not want to assist Syrian refugees. By not admitting refugees, western countries help ISIS by validating the message that Syrian

Syrian refugees need access to the United States to have religious equity during the Syrian Civil War.

Muslims’ only salvation is the Islamic State. The generalization that all terrorism exists in Islam creates fear in U.S. citizens. However, homegrown terrorism scopes nationwide. Since the 9/11 attacks, 784,395 refugees immigrated to the United States. Only three Syrian refugees were arrested for terrorism conspiracy, according to the Migration Policy Institute in 2014. Despite U.S. citizens believing Syrians commit more atrocities than ones who live in the country, one in 22,541 Americans citizens committed murder, as opposed to one in every 286,543 refugees convicted of terrorism attacks. The Syrian War has affected nearly 12 million individuals, more than the Haiti earthquake in 2010, Hurricane Katrina and the Indian tsunami in 2004. The Middle East currently faces an exuberant amount of violence. Since 2011, 250,000 to 350,000 have died including 12,000 children. Over a million people in the last five years suffered serious wounds or disability from war violence, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. With collapsed infrastructure, children do not have access to healthy development, healthcare and education. As humans, sympathizing with innocent Syrians will help them escape this harsh turmoil. Throughout the U.S., accepting Syrians in the country is unpopular. In a Bloomberg National Politics poll, only 28 percent of citizens want to admit refugees. The majority believes Syrians want violence and religious supremacy. Contrary to the fact, these refugees desire a place to coexist and promote Islam’s value of peace. Syrians deserve equal opportunity in the U.S. and generalizing them as terrorists shows ignorance.

Top three countries accepting Syrian refugees Turkey 1.8 million

Lebanon 1.2 million

Germany 800,000 scale: 1 PERSON = 300,000 REFUGEES

In 2016, 5.5 million refugees plan citizenship in outside countries worldwide.

amount planning citizenship in the U.S. (10,000)

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ßpublicforum Do you think the United States should accept Syrian refugees despite recent terrorism, or reject them? Here’s what some of you had to say on the topic.

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Allow them to find a home

I think the United States should continue accepting refugees even with recent terrorism. I think this because many refugees actually do need help and are coming to the U.S. in search of a new home. I also think we should accept them because there are a lot more of them needing help and none of them are coming over here to harm our country.

Chase Comprosky, freshman

America should allow the refugees to seek safety here. It is not fair or constitutional for us to block Syrians because of the radical action of those who share their religious beliefs. Our First Amendment protects from discrimination because of their faith. America was founded on the beliefs of religious freedom. Religious freedom is stripped of its stability when it is unfairly denied.

Chasity Maynard, sophomore

Homegrown terrorism exists Syrians need safety I think the U.S. should accept Syrian refugees. Terrorism attacks happen all the time, even by American themselves. It’s ironic how a white American can shoot up a school and it’s no big deal. When we reject refugees, we are closing our doors to other human beings. Peace is something we all want. Limiting our help because someone is a certain religion goes against what America is about.

Rania Orellano Llaguna, senior

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Refugees should still be allowed in despite recent terrorism because they are still human. It shouldn’t matter their religion because America is supposed to be the melting pot. We as citizens of the U.S. are all from different backgrounds. It is not fair for us to say no to someone who just wants a place to live, it is inhumane to deny someone in need of a place to live. Since 2001, we have accepted over 700,000 refugees, so why should we stop now? Terrorism can happen

anywhere from anyone, so we should not deny anyone for trying to find a place to live.

Alyssa Skeete, junior

Do background checks

I think refugees should still be allowed into our country. However, detailed background checks and more knowledge of who is coming in should be added to the equation as well. I believe people from other countries, even in the Middle East, should be able to enjoy the life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness this country has to offer. I still do not want terrorists to run around spreading fear and destruction just like anyone else, that’s why detailed checks should be applied to anyone who wants to get in.

Jaxsen Anagnostis, sophomore

Protect America first

I don’t think the U.S. should continue accepting refugees because it endangers our own people. Of course it is difficult and sad to turn

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away refugees who have nowhere else to go but it is in our best interest to keep ourselves safe and avoid further damage. Doing this is not heartless, it is being cautious to protect American citizens any way possible. We all are dealing with something, refugees are dealing with recovery while the U.S. is dealing with protecting itself from terrorism.

James Duckworth, junior

Refugees bring problems

I do not think the United States should let the refugees in until they have run background checks because many refugees could be linked towards terrorists and that could harm the citizens of the United States. Also, from seeing videos of refugees being let in Germany, many refugees have vandalized innocent people’s homes and causing large uproars. The video I saw changed the way I respond to this question because if we let a bunch of refugees in, how do we know they will follow our laws and respect our rights?

Gracie Blastic, freshman

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hilights If we don’t take action soon then it really is going to keep snowballing and it’s just going to get worse and worse and by the time that we start to recognize it as a world it’s going to be way out of our hands.” Ariana Rovira, freshman

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HELLO OBAMA. During the opening of COP 21 conference on Nov. 30, 2015, President Barack Obama shakes hands with Segolene Royal, the French Minister for Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy.

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Views on Climate Change

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A national poll by Quinnipiac University asked voters how concerned they were with climate change.

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carbon dioxide concentrations, do appear to be higher today than at any time during the past 650,000 years. Carbon dioxide concentrations have reached about 35 percent higher than before the Industrial Revolution. Agriculture and deforestation contribute as well. Other factors of climate change include electricity, businesses, homes, industry buildings and transportation, according to a United States Environmental Protection Agency study in 2013. The EPA aims to help protect the health and well being of humans. They help enforce and regulate Congress approved environmental laws. “If we don’t take action soon then it really is going to keep snowballing and it’s just going to get worse and worse and by the time that we start to recognize it, it’s going to be way out of our hands,” freshman Ariana Rovira said. The effects of climate change are far reaching. By 2050, two thirds of polar bears will disappear, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The melting ice caps, have decreased the polar bears’ seal hunting season by nearly three weeks. The remaining ice caps prove farther from shore now, making it harder for the polar bears to reach safely. Greenland loses more ice than it gains in snowfall each year. Biologists found four drowned polar bears in the Beaufort Sea in 2004, and believe the actual number of drowned bears to be greater. Not only does the limited food affect the bears, it also affects fish and seals. Fish tend to reproduce near ice caps, or where seals get their food. With the reduction of ice caps, there

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are less fish for seals to eat and thus less seals for polar bears to eat, creating a chain reaction in the ecological system. Since 1880, the earth’s average temperature increased by about 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit, with two thirds of that amount occurring since 1975. NASA expects the temperature to rise as much as 11.5 degrees Fahrenheit over the next century. The increased temperatures contribute to polar ice caps melting which leads to the rising of sea levels. The rising sea levels then lead to stronger and more frequent storms, additional rainfall, flooding, increase in wildfires and heat waves. “Climate change is a big issue because if affects so many different aspects of our daily life. It has a cultural effect because people are displaced from their native land. It has a business effect because of the economic impact. It has a political effect because our government has to get involved,” Maccarone said. In Florida, the ecosystem feels the effects. The shorelines are eroding, coral reefs are dying, saltwater is intruding into the freshwater aquifer, the number of forest fires is increasing and air and sea surface temperatures are rising. In about 100 years, Florida’s average temperature will increase between four and 10 degrees Fahrenheit, with the summer heat index between eight and 15 degrees, rainfall will become more

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intense, more droughts will occur, more storms will occur and sea levels will rise by about eight inches to two feet, according the Natural Resources Defense Council. “[If we do not take action soon] we will start to see more and more problems. Because sea levels are rising due to melting glaciers, Florida could eventually be underwater. More species will go extinct, our oceans will become even more acidic, we will see more extreme weather like droughts and floods,” Maccarone said. Using reusable water bottles, walking or riding a bike for transportation and recycling are a few actions that can help slow the climate change cycle. People can make small contributions to help stop climate change. Actions such as using reusable water bottles, walking or riding a bike for transportation and recycling are a few simple things that can help. “We could have a program that funds research and researches emissions. We could also pass stricter laws against waste, you know, not just throwing it anywhere since it harms the environment,” sophomore Fernando Ortiz said.

seemore To read the full report from the summit visit cop21.paris.org

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Orlando celebrates Black History Month

The Black History Month Committee of Orange County organized an art exhibit dedicated to Black History Month. The Orange County Administration building will showcase this display throughout the entire month.

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In hopes of eliminating the spread of citrus greening, the most serious and contagious citrus disease in the world the U.S. department of Agriculture granted $1.9 million dollars to University of Central Florida researcher Swadeshmukul Santra. They hope he can create a new method of planting photo/Bruce R. Bennett/Palm Beach Post/MCT that can eliminate this disease. Although it is not harmful to humans or animals, it is extremely destructive to citrus groves.

Jameis Winston case settles dispute Four years after Florida State University student Erica Kinsman accused FSU photo/STEPHEN M. DOWELL/ORLANDO SENTINEL/MCT football player Jameis Winston of sexual assault, both parties reached a settlement. The university will pay her $250,000 for violating her Title IX rights, as they did not immediately investigate the case. FSU will also pay her attorneys $700,000. This overall payment of $950,000 is recordbreaking as it is the largest amount paid to settle a Title IX discrimination case.

State Senate approves school choice bill

After a unanimous vote, the Florida senate passed a bill, allowing parents to decide which school their child will attend for academic or athletic purposes, regardless of the county they reside in. Senators passed this bill to give students an opportunity for a better education without having to join a magnet program or moving to a specific district.

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Snowzilla hits the East coast

The Jonas Blizzard buried the East coast in snow, as New York received approximately 26.8 inches and Washington received 17.8 inches in one night. The mayor of New York City shut down the city from Saturday afternoon until Sunday morning and banned any transportation between that time. Winds reached as high as 70 mph, causing tides higher than those of Hurricane Sandy’s in October 2012.

Lead contaminates water in Michigan

In 2014, lead contaminated the drinking water in poverty-stricken Flint, Michigan. The water supply comes from the Flint River, but a pipe leaked, contaminating it. The government donated approximately $5 million in federal aid to solve this lifethreatening problem.

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I think that when people see I haven’t posted a photo in a week, they’ll say ‘Hey, why haven’t you posted a picture?’ I’ll get that sometimes and I’m like ‘Aw, man, I need to do something, I need to create, keep pushing myself,’” Joshua Dawson senior

ProViNCiaL to PoPuLar. During his travels to other states and countries, senior Dawson captures natural and urban landscapes. “[Inspiration is] like looking for what catches your eye, what you find interesting. It could be the person you see on the street, the buildings that you see, something that has history or a story,” Dawson said. These photos, starting from the upper left and moving right, were shot in Texas, Costa Rica, Oregon, the U.S. West Coast, Florida and Alaska.

Photographer tells visual stories Senior uses his passion for photography to express himself

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[i use] where i am as inspiration for what i’m doing, so if i’m going to the beach i’ll bring my camera and i’ll take pictures. Joshua Dawson senior

By JuLia CoNDES First picking up a camera freshman year, senior Joshua Dawson found his niche in photography and videography. Initially intrigued in making stories develop on screen, Dawson then became interested in photography when others began noticing him with a camera in hand. “All of a sudden, people saw me with a camera and they were like ‘Hey, can you take a picture of me?’ and I was like ‘Sure,’ and I started taking pictures,” Dawson said. “I was like, ‘Wait, I kind of enjoy this and I want to push this and see how far I can go,’ and maximize it and try to be the best I can and that’s when I started focusing on taking and posting photos and working on my own body of work and stuff like that.” Looking up to social media icons of photography such as Michael O’Neal and Joshua Allen Harris, Dawson has carved his own personal style. In his work, Dawson focuses on sharing and posting his photos on multiple social platforms, such as

Twitter and Instagram. On his Instagram feed, joshd98, Dawson features photos of natural or urban landscapes as well as architecture rather than of himself or other people. “I just like to take pictures of landscapes and the beauty of nature and buildings and architecture and where I am,” Dawson said. After shooting for an entire day, Dawson typically sits down and sorts through his photos, deleting what he does not find postable, and edits those with potential in. Dawson uses Lightroom, VSCO, Afterlight or Lens Distortions to edit. Following this process, he then posts his favorite images. John Burke, Dawson’s Photography III teacher, witnesses Dawson’s skill firsthand in the classroom and beyond. “He’s mastered everything in shooting and in composing, but what he is best at is editing,” Burke said. Dawson now has a job working for an event photography company, Pro Shots. Occasionally, he misses school to go on jobs for Pro Shots. “I make sure I weigh the consequences. I think, ‘Is this experience going to push my photography in a place where I can miss school?’ and

I’ll still make up all of my work, but ‘Is it going to be beneficial? Is it going to come out as a positive for me?’” Dawson said. “School comes first, not that photography is an afterthought, but that it comes after that.” In the classroom, Dawson also proves to be a diligent worker. According to Burke, his photography skills inspire other students to improve their own skills. “He’s one of the best photographers at Boone. He has a great knowledge of the camera and composition,” Burke said. “I’ve even asked him stuff quite a bit.” Although a skilled photographer, Dawson still faces obstacles in his work. Exhausting typical hangouts proved to be a block that he found difficult to navigate. Becoming stagnate and not sharing or posting any of his work or finding anything to photograph frustrated Dawson, who cited the difficulty of constantly being and having to work in one area. “You want to go out and take landscape photography, you can’t do that once you’ve used up all the spaces you enjoy. It’s almost like writer’s block for photography, you can’t find anything that catches your eye,”

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Dawson said. Over the summer between his junior and senior year, Dawson took a trip to Oregon and later a cruise to Alaska. During his time on the trip, he found inspiration in the scenery around him, taking photos that he later made into a body of work. “I was just taking photos of the scenery, it was different from what I was seeing in Florida, where it’s kind of flat and boring,” Dawson said. “There they’ve got trees and animals and there’s all kinds of different things that I wasn’t used to and so that caught my eye and made it so much easier to take photos.” Dawson also attributes the trip to Oregon and Alaska to getting him interested in looking at travelling photography as a possible future career. He currently plans to major in advertising once he graduates, hoping to help a company improve its social media by using his creativity and photography skills. “For me, [photography] isn’t so much about finding a job, it’s making it a passion so that I can be myself and I don’t have to do it for anybody else,” Dawson said.

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hilights [My favorite place in Orlando is] Greenwood. It’s a peaceful place with pretty scenery. Lul Ruach, junior

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MEDITERRANEAN BLUE Mediterranean Blue combines the benefits of fresh and healthy ingredients with authentic Greek recipes. Mediterranean Blue features a deli case full of daily specials made with fresh and seasonal ingredients. Where: 435 East Michigan St. When: Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Online: mediterraneanblue.net

GRINGOS LOCOS Voted Orlando’s best Mexican food in 2015, Gringos Locos does not disappoint. All of Gringos’ menu items are made with fresh, never frozen ingredients and they pride themselves in the quality of their meat. With two local locations, Gringos Locos is quite the destination whenever one feels like having a delicious and high quality meal. Where: 22 East Washington St. There is a second location at 2406 East Robinson St. When: Sun.-Sat. 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Online: gringoslocos.com

DOWNTOWN CREDO This downtown destination is a non-profit coffee shop that lets the customer decide what one wants to pay for the coffee one is buying. By putting one’s own price on the coffee, the customers are forced to value one’s money and understand what impact it can make on society. The money Credo receives goes to funding their community clean ups. Where: 706 West Smith St. When: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun. & Sat. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Online: downtowncredo.com

DANDELION COMMUNITEA CAFE This beloved cafe has a wide variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options and features live music throughout the week. Where: 618 North Thornton Ave. When: Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Online: dandelioncommunitea.com

BLACK BEAN DELI This Cuban deli has been serving traditional Cuban food for over 15 years. With coffee in the morning and light snacks all day, Black Bean Deli is a delicious place for all. Where: 1835 East Colonial Dr. When: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Online: blackbeandeli.com

DAYBREAK DINER This family run and operated business serves breakfast through dessert. Daybreak is well known for their exceptional service and delicious breakfast options. Daybreak opened 15 years ago and is cute treat for all anytime of day. Where: 3335 Curry Ford Rd. When: Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sun. & Sat. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Online: daybreakdiner.org

SE7EN BITES This small modern bakery and cafe serves breakfast and lunch with a southern flair. All menu items are made from scratch daily and seasonal specials compliment their small menu. Where: 207 Primrose Dr. When: Tues.-Thurs. 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sun. & Sat. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Online: facebook.com/Se7enbites

SKYEBIRD JUICE BAR AND EXPERIMENTAL KITCHEN The gluten free, vegetarian and vegan restaurant features healthy options for all. Known for their wide variety of smoothies and juices, Skyebird also has options that include salads and main dishes, such as a taco salad and kale chips. Where: 3201 Corrine Dr. When: Tues.-Sat. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Online: https: facebook.com/ skyebirdorganic

SWINE AND SONS PROVISIONS This southern inspired restaurant features fresh ingredients and a wide variety of menu items including salads, sandwiches and homemade treats for reasonable prices. Where: 595 West Fairbanks Ave. When: Tues.-Sat. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Online: swineandsons.com

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STARDUST VIDEO AND COFFEE Orlando’s largest running art gallery, Stardust Video and Coffee, known for their odd exhibits and creative style, Stardust is Orlando’s old time favorite because of their eclectic atmosphere. Where: 1842 Winter Park Rd. When: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. Online: stardustvideoandcoffee. wordpress.com

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By JESSIE JALCA AND CAMERON TOPERZER Contrary to popular belief, Orlando comprises of more than Disney, SeaWorld and Universal. The beautiful city offers plenty more than that. The city encompasses other notable, though not quite as famous or prominent, places. Rather than going on a traditional movie date, try going to places like Mediterranean Blue, a Greek restaurant, for dinner and take a walk through Langford Park and Center. Or enjoy an entertaining performance with a group of friends at SAK Comedy Lab before walking down the street to Gringos Locos, a Mexican restaurant. Get creative with different combinations and try to visit all of the places listed below. Then, after you have patronized all the lesser known places, head out to the Orlando Eye and admire the view of the entire city.

Entertainment

SAK COMEDY LAB SAK Comedy Lab features a group of improv actors with a unique brand of comedy. SAK actors take suggestions from the audience to create characters, scenes and songs on the spot. Where: 29 South Orange Ave. When: show times range from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Online: sakcomedylab.com

CREALDE SCHOOL OF ART This community based, non-profit art organization, established in 1975 encourages art for all ages and provides classes taught by over 40 artists. Where: 600 Street Andrews Blvd. When: Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Online: crealde.org

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ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER The Orlando Science Center is a non-profit science museum intended to spark curiosity. The Science Center holds exhibits, classes, events and off-site educational programs. It is a great place to visit for those who have an interest in science. Where: 777 East Princeton St. When: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun. & Sat. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Online: osc.org

ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART Founded in 1924, the Orlando Museum of Art is a leading cultural institution. The OMA holds 10 to 12 exhibits annually and 13 off-site. OMA is a cultural destination for anyone looking for inspiration. Where: 2416 North Mills Ave. When: Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun. & Sat. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Online: omart.org

ETOILE BOUTIQUE This eclectic store is known for having vintage, handmade and locally-designed clothes and accessories for men and women. Etoile is a small town store in a big city with great prices and options for all. Where: 2424 East Robinson St. When: Wed.-Sun. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tues. 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Online: etoileboutique.com PARK AVE CDS This 30-year-old business is known for its large array of CDs, DVDs and LPs, but they also sell t-shirts, books, posters, magazines and other cool gifts. Where: 2916 Corrine Dr. When: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Online: parkavecds.com

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LANGFORD PARK AND Langford Park is a sha full of natural wildlife of room for picnics or parties. is full of beautiful pathways for through. Where: 1908 East Central Blvd When: Daily 5 a.m. to sunset Online: cityoforlando.net/park langford-park-center/

HARRY P. LEU GARD Explore all 50 acres o beautiful botanical oa Leu Gardens. Each garden was with the intention of inspiring p appreciate and understand plan Where: 1920 North Forest Ave When: Sun.-Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Online: leugardens.org

SCENIC BOAT TOUR Located 10 minutes f Downtown Orlando, Park’s Scenic Boat Tour offers h guided boat rides through three seven lakes and two of the narr manmade canals in Winter Park one hour boat tour departs ever between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Where: 312 East Morse Blvd. When: Sun.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p. Online: scenicboattours.com

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WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO HANG OUT IN ORLANDO?

Come out to support the band’s Pre Music Performance Assessments Concert on Feb. 16 from 7-8 p.m. in the auditorium

Lake Eola because I’m king of the birds. They love me there. Leonardo Garcia, junior

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Greenwood. It’s a peaceful place with pretty scenery. Lul ruach, junior

Downtown. The buildings are nice to look at. Paige Burges, freshman

Chipotle on Semoran. Its where I spend my free time, where I make my money. matthew apple, senior

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SING YOUR HEART OUT

What are your thoughts about Valentine’s Day?

The drama department will feature a musical cabaret on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m.

“Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate, chocolate, chocolate, chocolate, chocolate, chocolate and chocolate.” - Reid Marlett, sophomore

teninten “Don’t care about it. I can buy candy for myself.” - Vanessa Cruz, sophomore

We asked 10 students to answer, “What are your thoughts about Valentine’s Day?” in 10 words. Compiled by mariSa muhart

“It’s very sweet to spend money on your loved ones.” - Jinay Hinds, junior

“It’s a loving day to share with friends and family.” - Raymond Tran, sophomore

“I really hate all of the giant stuffed teddy bears.” - Reilly Sheriff, freshman

“It is a day to show love to loved ones.” - Micala Castellaw, senior

“If you don’t have [a] valentine it will suck so bad.” - Destiny Thornton, sophomore

“It’s not that special, every day can be Valentine’s Day.” - Isaiah Rojas, freshman

“Valentine’s Day is nice when I have a significant other.” - Christian Diaz, junior

“I think this holiday is “I’m glad I’m single because demeaning to all single now I can save money.” - Cardell Crawford, senior people.” - Kerry Rimmer, freshman

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When we lose a little bit of youthfulness, it turns into maturity. When our focus becomes 100 percent to the game, that’s when we go from being a good team to a great team.” David Martinson, coach

#notable games olympia Nov. 20, 74-42 Notable plays: 24 points in third quarter, Zachary Morales and Justin Butler scored 13 points each.

oCP Dec. 17, 63-48 Notable plays: Justin Butler made 24 points, Sean Halloran made 8 points.

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KEEP moViNG. In the Dec. 18 Timber Creek game, sophomore Jordan Goodson dribbles the ball past the Wolf opponent. “[The loss against Timber Creek] was devastating. If we would’ve won, we would’ve been in one of the top seeds in the district championship,” Goodson said. Goodson scored 8 points in the Timber Creek game.

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Shoot. Junior Jason Preston shoots a free throw. “The Freedom win felt good because we blew them out by almost 30 points,” Preston said. The boys beat the Patriots, 71-46.

Jan. 23, 51-44 Notable plays: Tyler Colson made 14 points, Jordan Goodson scored 9 points.

youthful team upholds success One senior leads young team to a season of victory

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JumPmaN. On Dec. 18, junior Patrick Lubin dunks the ball in the game against Timber Creek. “[The loss against Timber Creek] made me feel like I could’ve done better, but our team felt terrible and we had to pick it up,” Lubin said. The boys lost 44-56.

By JaCK rummLEr Despite their youthfulness, the boys’ basketball team continues to display a successful season. With a team of four varsity returners, sophomore Jordan Goodson, juniors Justin Butler and Zachary Morales and senior Tyler Colson, they are a young varsity team. The boys consist of one freshman, three sophomores, eight juniors and one senior, Colson. With three years of previous varsity experience, Colson is a wellrounded player to lead the younger players. “[Having a young team] makes me a leader. Being the only senior, I have to bring the guys up when they’re down,” Colson said. “[Our team] played over the summer and fall which brought us closer. I like hanging with them even though they aren’t my age. They look up to me as a role model.” Colson said he is a stronger shooter, play defense, make more lay-ups than previous seasons and can go from the free throw line. His strongest games were Deltona on Nov. 25 (19 points) and Shorecrest Prep on Dec. 28 (18 points). “Nobody can question Tyler’s heart or game,” coach David Martinson said. “He is a three-year varsity player, known as a top shooter in metro conference, leads the team and can be used as an example on and off the court.” The team’s strengths are shooting, teamwork and bonding. Their friendship translates to camaraderie on the court and quick communication helps them score more points. “They get along so well off court and are like one big court wherever they go,” Martinson said. “They don’t bicker or fight on the court. We’re also versatile with good ball handlers, shooters and defense.” The boys have a 14-10 season. The boys started their season with two wins against Apopka on Nov. 17; 52-37, and Olympia on Nov. 20, 74-42. They took down powerhouse teams such as Lake Brantley and Shortcrest Prep. One of their highlights were their two wins against Lake

Brantley. In their first game against Lake Brantley on Dec. 3, 55-44, the boys fell behind in the first half, but caught up in the fourth quarter by scoring 23 points. In their second game on Dec. 15, Lake Brantley caught up in a tight game, but the Braves still managed a win, 48-45. TFA is ranked 14th in the state. On Dec. 2, the boys’ played their first game against TFA, and finished the fourth quarter tied, 49-49, but lost in overtime, 52-58. In their second game on Dec. 30, the boys’ lost again, 44-56. “The best game was The First Academy. We lost in overtime, but at the time [TFA] was considered unbeatable and we were picked to be stomped by them,” Martinson said. “We had the lead for most the game but lost gas in overtime.” After TFA, the boys began a solid winning streak with three consecutive wins against Orlando Christian Prep on Dec. 7, 63-48; East River on Dec. 8, 78-56; and University on Dec. 11, 36-32. While Edgewater defeated the boys in their first meet on Dec. 5, 43-49, the boys’ redeemed themselves on Jan. 23. In the first half, Edgewater maintained the lead, 25-26. However, the boys’ gained momentum, in the third quarter, 42-32, by making 17 points in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, the Eagles caught up but fell short, making the final score, 51-44. Colson scored 14 points, Goodson scored nine points and Morales, Butler and freshman Marlon Allen scored seven points each. As the final games approach, the team focuses on making it to the district championships and playoffs. However, before finishing the season, the team still has room to improve. “[We need to improve by] sharing the ball [on court] and always having better defense,” junior Angel Gonzalez said. Martinson agrees with Gonzalez since the team is younger than an average varsity team. “When we lose a little bit of youthfulness, it turns into maturity. When our focus becomes 100 percent to the game, that’s when we go from being a good team to a great team,” Martinson said. The boys’ play Timber Creek tonight at 7:30 for the district finals at Timber Creek.

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sports hilights WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PART OF ROWING?

On Feb. 18, sophomores can take the PERT instead of the Algebra I EOC to meet their graduation requirement. Sign up at tinyurl.com/hv3dnyt or see Robin Patterson in the Media Center to register.

My favorite part of rowing is just being together on a team and relying on each other. Giselle Castro, junior said.

FLORIDA’S FASTEST ROWER

MAKING WAVES. Seniors Leslie Lajoie and Rebecca Pulsifer row in the Stenson Fall Regatta. “[If I make it to the National Collegiate Athletic Association I want to] try out for the U23 team. [Which is] basically the college version of the Junior National team,” Pulsifer said. Pulsifer was encouraged to join crew by a family friend.

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Senior maintains state title for two years in a row

We’ll see [if I keep my title] in February, it’s hard to maintain fitness. Rebecca Pulsifer Senior and OARS womens varsity team rower

By CAMILLE KALIS After school, Florida’s fastest female high school rower makes her daily commute to Lake Down in Windermere where she will practice for the next two and a half hours. Senior Rebecca Pulsifer rows for the Orlando Area Rowing Society and is preparing to defend her state title in the Southern Erging Heavyweight Women’s 2K race. Pulsifer began crew six years ago when she was in seventh grade. She rows for Orlando Area Rowing Society instead of the Boone crew team because OARS is a larger program that pulls from more schools and competes

against a wider and more vast range of high level teams. Preparing to keep her fastest rower in Florida title for a second year, Pulsifer does cardio and strength workouts to stay in shape. “We’ll see [if I keep my title] in February, it’s hard to maintain fitness,” Pulsifer said. This season, Pulsifer plans on breaking her boathouse’s 2K race record of 7:09. She also hopes that accomplishing all the team’s goals and making sure the team keeps up with their cardio and strength workouts will take the team into finals. Pulsifer was not only the fastest rower last season, she also qualified a to go to the U.S. Rowing Junior National Team Camp. Throughout

the month, she trained in Connecticut and Laura Simon, a high performance team coach, selected her to row on the U.S. Rowing Junior High Performance Team representing U.S. Rowing at the National Club Regatta. “[My] proudest [memory of Rebecca] was seeing her row at Club Nationals this summer and her boat winning second place,” Meg Pulsifer, Rebecca’s mother, said. Invited as a rising senior, Pulsifer visited a number of colleges including, Southern Methodist University and University of Virginia, on recruiting visits where she spoke to coaches through phone conferences. After months of talking to coaches on the phone, Clemson’s head coach, Stephen Fraiser-Wong offered Pulsifer a

scholarship to Clemson. “[Getting into Clemson is] awesome. I love the school and it’s cool to represent the school,” R. Pulsifer said. There are advantages to being on crew at Clemson because it is considered an Olympic sport there. Pulsifer will receive priority scheduling and academic guidance. Pulsifer plans on majoring in Computer Science and Communication at Clemson. She hopes to participate in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes program and take a leadership position in the athletic department. “[My goal for crew at Clemson is to] help Clemson go to the National Collegiate Athletic Association,” R. Pulsifer said.

Raise, donate, run 5K races raise money for different awarenesses

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FINISH STRONG. After the interminable 13 miles, senior Kelsey Byerly sprints to the finish line of the OUC Half Marathon. “Every race is a competition to get a new personal record, which is what motivates me to run the best race yet,” Byerly said. Feb. 13, 2016 Race, Love, Wish 5K

March 19 Run the Course 5K

Orlando 5K Races

By CASSADY QUINTANA Shoes laced, numbers safety pinned to their shirts, the eager participants step up to the line and prepare for the prolonged 3.2 miles ahead. With over 400 5K races in the state of Florida every year, each have a special cause in mind. A part of the entry fee is donated to the designated awareness. Participants do something active for themselves while also doing something charitable for others. Participating in races is a way to merge those passions. “Participating in races for a cause not only benefits my own personal wellness, but also benefits the community we live in,” senior Kelsey Byerly said. “It is an easy way to give back to the community.” Charity races give runners the

April 18 Dawn Brancheau Foundation Dream Big 5K

chance to make a difference in their communities and for people all over the world. From races that raise funds for breast cancer to ones that help honor wounded military veterans, there is a race for almost every cause. “I like being around people that feel passionate about a cause that is important to them and the camaraderie during the event,” teacher Trisha Colvin said. Popular races raise money for various cancers, diseases, disabilities and animal awareness. In Orlando, various races occur throughout the year. The Darcy J. Foundation Supermom 5K Run and Walk and Kids Run is on April 11. Its mission is to enhance children, adult and family awareness in the community. The Hit and Run 5K on Sept. 12 has collaborated with BASE Camp Children’s Cancer Foundation to help

June 20 Fatherhood 5K

Sept. 19 Step in the Name of Love: Recovery Run/Walk

2016 Feb. 13, 2016 Reservation Run

March 5 Fight for Air Climb

April 7 IOA Corporate 5k

May 14 OCBA Law Day 5K: Running for Your Rights

better serve the children and their families who face Childhood Cancer. Charities use fun runs and walks as a way to connect with donors and bring interest to their causes. “[Races for a cause] give the community hope that there are people that find time for something they don’t have to do and that want to find a cure,” senior cross country runner Ebony West said. These races not only raise money for a cause, they also bring attention to a specific awareness. “They get people together for a fun run to support a good cause and raise money,” sophomore Eric Tormanen said. Raising money for clubs and sports, the Reservation Run, held on Feb. 13, will take place on the Boone campus. Registration is available online or during lunch in the trading post.

July 18 Avablanch Kids Triathlon

Nov. 21 Toyota of Clermont Turkey Trot 5K

Nov. 14 Miles For Melanoma DSPA

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Saigon displays mediocre food Vietnamese restaurant has satisfactory food but awkward atmosphere By BriDGEt hartiG With authentic foods, attentive servers and a large variety of options on the menu, Saigon Noodles and Grille serves as a great place to go out to eat. Saigon boasts a menu of traditional Vietnamese food, which consists of noodles, soups, vegetables and seafood. Listed in Vietnamese, the menu options have English translations, pictures and an explanation of the dish next to the name, which makes choosing food easy. The “Special Combination” soup ($8.75) includes an interesting blend of chicken broth, rice noodles and a variety of seafood. Like all other soups on Saigon’s menu, it also includes fresh bean sprouts, Vietnamese basil, and a hint of lime. But, the amount of noodles outweighs the broth and the crab has a strange, plump texture. The Curry Chicken ($10.95) includes chicken and noodles submerged in yellow curry sauce. The dish, rich in flavors, includes accents of sweet and salty accompanied by hints of cilantro and garlic. Saigon not only serves authentic foods, but also displays different styles of food on their menu. Their fried Chicken Wings, six for $7.65 and 10 for

$10.95, have a crispy flavor with a hint of Asian spice. They altered a classic well-know dish to fit the Vietnamese style of the restaurant. The Pad Thai ($10.95) does not taste like others from different restaurants. It lacked spice, herbs and overall flavor, causing the meal to taste average. The Fried Rice ($8.95) includes a blend of house steamed white rice, sliced onions, scrambled eggs and long, heavy pieces of white chicken. An excessive amount of onions overtake the rest of the dish. The price ranges from $8 to $12 for an entree. The size of the portions and the amount of food served justifies the price. The appetizers divide into two prices, a smaller portion ($3.75) and larger portion ($6.25.) This monetary divide helps customize the meal and the bill, to one’s liking. The exterior of Saigon catches attention with different colored flashing lights. The parking lot surrounding the restaurant has ample free parking, with excess parking next door at Whiskey Lou’s. The restaurant incorporates outdoor seating on the wrap-around porch. In the outdoor space, several tables fit into the small porch making the seating cramped. The interior embodies a peculiar combination of styles. Vivid walls with vibrant posters and miniature colorful

#the411 Where: 101 North Bumby

When: 10:30 a.m.- 10 p.m. Weekdays, Friday, Saturday 10:00 a.m.9 p.m. Sunday

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FLaVor FLoP. The Pad Thai ($10.95) features all necessary ingredients to make it a great meal, like peanut sauce, rice noodles, chicken and vegetables, but lacked incredible ﬂavor. “It was really different from normal Pad Thai, but it was still good,” sophomore Carly Meyer said. bonsai trees on each table make the vibe feel whimsical and bright. But, the actual tables, chairs and booths resembled that of a vintage diner or cafeteria. The cafeteria tables show a disconnect to the cultures and liveliness of the decorations. Fluorescent lighting lights up the room, which goes along with the cafeteria feeling. No music plays, which combined with the fluorescent lighting, makes the ambiance seem awkward. The servers quickly sit a group of people, take drink orders and bring

appetizers and entrees to the table. However, the speed of the service moves too quick to keep up with. In the time it took to decide on an appetizer and a main course, the server came around multiple times to check up on the table and get orders. But, the server brings out the check at exactly the right time, just as the meal wraps up. Besides the awkward decor, Saigon Noodles and Grille offers authentic Vietnamese options for justifiable prices, leaving everyone happy and full.

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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE INSTAGRAM FEATURE?

March 5 is the new SAT testing date. Today is the last day to register. Registration is available online at collegeboard.org.

The explore page because it lets you see what everyone is doing. Thariana Sifonte, senior

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51 percent of students polled use their Instagram accounts to post pictures of everyday life, 19 percent use their profiles for artsy pictures, 14 percent use their profiles for spam pictures and 13 percent use their profiles for selfies.

I like to take creative looking photos. I make sure they’re high quality. I may do a Photoshop effect. username: ihunter_rae Followers: 22.1K Posts: 86 Following: 155

By CaSSaDy QuiNtaNa From the beginning, Instagram was set for success. In a matter of hours, thousands downloaded it. Six years after its launch, the eighth most popular mobile app is still alive and

I like to post aesthetic pictures. I post a lot of selfies and people like selfies. username: baileylynnburns Followers: 915 Posts: 40 Following: 365

thriving. It knew how to consistently improve itself to attract more people by adding new photo filters and features. Across the globe, users share about 70 million pictures daily.

I take a lot of selfies! So great lighting is a must. Great picture quality is also a great thing to have. username: saint.kardashiannn Followers: 1460 Posts: 38 Following: 720

I post pictures of what I think are cool parts of my life or cool moments. username: lukegage Followers: 1147 Posts: 121 Following: 493

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What kind of pictures do you post? A lot are photography based off of objects I take a picture of or I promote business products. I post modeling and typical selfies.

What is your favorite thing about instagram? I find a lot of inspiration from the explore page and different accounts.

What is the key to getting a lot of likes on a picture? I normally post stuff my followers can relate to, but everyone isn’t gonna like what you post.

What is the key to getting a lot of likes on a picture? Post quality photos that standout in the feed.

What is your favorite picture to post? Pictures of myself because they get a lot of likes and comments and I feel good about myself.

What is your favorite type of picture to post? I love posting pictures of me and my friends so my followers could get a drift of my everyday life.

What do you think qualifies as a successful account? Posting things that you like and being happy with your Instagram.

What is your favorite thing about instagram? The direct message feature, of course.

What is the key to getting a lot of likes on a picture? You want your pictures to be high quality or if you think you look good in it. What is your favorite thing about instagram? The way you can share your pictures with so many people.

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how do you gain more followers? Post good quality pictures that people can connect to. What is your favorite picture to post? I like posting pictures that I can look back on my feed and remember the memories that are in the picture.

See if you can solve these puzzles Word Scramble: unscramble these words 1. LOARDON 2. WCER 3. EGUEFRES 4. ASRIGTNAM 5. ETCLMIA

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