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Aquatica Orlando is first in the world to recieve Autism certification designation By CAROLINE CASOLA A trip to a water park can make for a joyful family outing, but for kids on the autism spectrum, the visit can pose as an overwhelming experience. Thus, Aquatica Orlando will implement a number of measures to make its park enjoyable for students with autism. For its efforts, the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing education designated Aquatica as the world’s first Certified Autism Center. Autism spectrum disorder refers to a range of conditions distinguished through challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. According to the autism advocacy organization, Autism Speaks, the disability impacts 1 in 59 children. The certification process at Aquatica includes staffwide training to assist guests with autism, as well as their families. The instruction covers areas like sensory awareness, program development and motor skills. It also requires staff to take a comprehensive autism competency exam. The knowledge the staff acquires ensures they possess the skills, temperament and expertise to cater to all children, including those with special needs. “There’s so many people with the disability and it is important

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president Ellyse Wahl said. The park also established a quiet room with adjustable lighting and a comfortable seating area for guests to take a break. Those in need of some quiet time and relief from sensory stimulation can utilize the located near Kata’s Kookaburra Cove. The also park features a less stimulating nature area located behind Loggerhead Lane. The website features a Ride Accessibility Program designed to allow guests to fully participate and enjoy the parks, while keeping in mind the safety requirements of the attractions. This includes an evaluation of the physical and mental attributes required to safely ride each ride, and the handbook provides guests with the opportunity to learn which rides best correspond to “There’s so many people their preferences. with the disability and it is “[Without the feature,] parents would not know important for people to what to expect. Maybe a ride has strobe lights and understand what to look for.” their child is prone to seizures,” Scott said. Denise Scott To maintain their certification Aquatica Orlando Best Buddies sponsor must take the autism training every two years. Furthermore, restaurant employees are trained to recognize if food can trigger allergic reactions. include the five senses: touch, taste, smell, sound and sight. The park offers several allergen-friendly pre-packaged One of the attractions, the Big Surf Shores wave pool items for special dietary needs. Located at guest services and receives a score of five in touch, a four in sight, a two in main meal facilities will also be Allergen Information sound, but a one in smell and taste. Omaka Rocka, a water Cards. These cards contain similar information to slide in which riders speed down flumes into massive funnels, what is provided through the website, including tips, sliding high up one side and then the other, gets a six on information on a suggested meal facility for special dietary touch stimulation because water drips from above and guests needs, as well as a chef card to fill out. “I think [the certification] is beneficial because parents plunge into water out the other side. will know what to expect ahead of time,” Scott said. “[The guide] helps ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to enjoy Aquatica,” Best Buddies

for people to understand what to look for. The workers need to understand their customers and be able to adapt and develop strategies,” Best Buddies Sponsor and TMH teacher Denise Scott said. Aquatica will offer previsit planning resources located on the park’s website that include a sensory guide. IBCCES created the handbook to provide autistic guests with information about attractions that will best suit their needs. On page three of the document, guests can read a sensory level summary, which ranks sensory stimulation from one (low stimulation) to ten (high stimulation). The categories

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This Valentines Day, take time to appreciate those close and address what love means in your relationship. Our View, staff editorial

Message Money can’t buy me love McCrary Kyla McCrary, column

Tracking applications hinder trust Although apps such as Life 360 and Find My Friends sound like quirky life style apps, families and friends actually use the apps to track the locations of their contacts. In this day and age technology and social media dominate the relationship scene, tracking applications feel like a natural progression, Snapchat joined the wave with a “Snap Maps” feature. These location features offer more harm than good as they create obsessions with keeping tabs on one another. These applications foster a feeling of distrust. As parent’s rely on these applications, they deny children the ability to create a trust based solely on their word. However, the benefits feature a good service in case of emergency. These applications require a download on both users phones, some versions have family settings to allow each member to track the other. “Unless there has been a breakdown of trust, or they are being exposed to serious risk, constant monitoring is not good as it undermines the natural process of children developing autonomy,” child psychologist, Dr. Nigel Blagg said. It is understandable for parents to want to keep track of what a child is doing, but these apps are nothing more than a glorified helicopter parent technique. Although it may be difficult to detach oneself, allowing your children to be up front with you builds a stronger bond. There are better alternatives to a constant GPS on your child. A new application allows parents to lock their child’s phone if they are not responding to text messages or phone calls. REPLYASAP, may be a nuisance but it allows children to still have their independence and requires them to respond to a parent. Beyond the household these applications cause a constant obsession among peers. Before their rise in popularity, social media users had enough to worry about with putting up a perfect front. Now one’s every move can be tracked with a simple swipe. This can create unhealthy habits of constantly needing to check whereabouts of others. Further more relationships suffer from the lack of trust these foster. Beyond the social concerns, some of these location sharing processes raise security concerns. On Snapchat, random users can add ones account and if “ghost mode” is not on, they can see your whereabouts down to the street name. As children bud into young adults, they require more freedom. Building and fostering the trust within the parent child relationship creates lasting strength. Yet, as children continue to obsess over these features within their peers they are creating unhealthy habits. All in all, the benefits of these applications do not outweigh the harm.

Valentine’s Day, while associated with person, Hallmark Corporate Information reports that approximately romanticism and love, is often a day of unmet 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged industry-wide expectations and disappointment. (not including packaged kids’ valentines for classroom With each year, there exchanges), making Valentine’s Day the second-largest is a greater push to the holiday for giving greetings cards, behind Christmas. Hallmark Holiday. Before The survival of the greeting-card tradition makes it the Christmas music even more difficult to affect far bigger environmental even fades out, stores change. With a push toward fulfilling social standards, stock their shelves with the retail industry convinces the global consumer that cheesy gifts and decor. the trinkets and chocolate that fill their shelves need to Americans are expected to The red and white of be purchased to make the day meaningful. spend 1 billion on greeting holiday cheer splashes In this day and age, Valentine’s Day is no longer cards for the ho liday together adjourning the about love, it’s about obligation. The NRF reports that entire seasonal sectors men spend nearly fifty percent more on Valentine’s Day source: ABC with pink shrines of heart than women. shaped sentiments. And, the marketing is working. Yet, the spontaneity and satisfaction that many couples The National Retail Federation reports that U.S. consumers expect expect to find can not be created by societal expectation alone. Between to spend an average $143.56 on Valentine’s Day as 51 percent of the squeezing into packed restaurants, with a way too early dinner population intends to celebrates this year. Consumers will purchase reservation, and selecting the perfect corny but not too tacky gift, jewelry, cards, candy and flowers, which may not be what Valentine’s Day expectations set people up for failure. Instead of someone really wants out of the holiday. candy and plastic junk, Valentine’s Day should celebrate and In fact, a majority of people don’t keep these gifts. recognize what love really is. From flowers to frivolous wrapping, each part of the Each person values love in a unique way, but in his Valentine’s Day consumerist tradition inflicts a best selling book “The 5 Love Languages,” Dr. Gary severe environmental impact that many consumers Chapman theorizes that each person has one primary willfully neglect. and one secondary love language. Chapman suggests Take something as simple as buying flowers that to discover another person’s love language, one from a florist. Consumers are estimated to must observe the way they express love to others, and purchase 2 billion dollars worth of roses, according analyze what they complain about and request most from to National Retail Federation. These roses have to be their significant other most often. farmed, packaged, shipped internationally and then The five languages, words of affirmation, acts trees are cut down to make of service, affection, quality time, and gifts can be packaged again for the final consumer. While they contracts for may be red, these flowers certainly aren’t green. In incorporated into daily interactions and amped up for Valentines Day fact, according to the environmental site flowerpetal. Valentine’s day to make the holiday more impactful. source: SIGNORITY com, the environmental cost weighs in at 9,000 This Valentines Day, take time to appreciate those metric tons of CO2. close, and address what love means in your relationship. Wasteful Despite the efficiency of telling someone how you feel in consumer culture does not need to engulf every holiday.

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hilights insight BOYS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL FACES OFF AGAINST ST. CLOUD The varsity volleyball team plays at home Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

DO YOU THINK STUDENTS SHOULD BE PUSHED TO GO TO COLLEGE? “No I don’t think every student is made for college, I think they should make that decision themselves.” Jacqueline DeVelder, junior

College push evokes debate By SAMAR BAIG In the competitive job market, employers value an adult with a four year degree more than an adult without one, thus a college educated individual has the opportunity to make more money. Even if one is planning to pursue a vocational career, a college education is vital for students to have a future after high school. Successful college graduates earn more than adults who lack a college education. A college education proves major asset in the workforce as it maximizes pay grade and encourages a competitive salary. According to Michigan Technical University, the median salary for a mechanical engineer is $91,500 while a mechanic’s median salary according to the U.S Bureau of Labor statistics, was $39,550 in 2017. Though the jobs are not exactly the same, College is they still represent the ability of a college degree the safe to uplift a pay grade. choice for students A college education results in more than becuase just a piece of paper. In addition to helping of the students obtain a quality and higher paying ensured job, a college degree broadens students benifits it horizons and pushes them to be involved in provides. their society. According to Trostel Lumina Foundation, “those with college degrees are more than twice as likely to volunteer and they contribute nearly 3.5 times more money to charity.” For the next generation to progress as a society, students need college to become a more involved, contributing member of society both in terms of time and money. Moreover, a college education ensures that students have a profession that can help them establish a higher standard of living. According to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, during the first five years after the end of the Great Recession 2.8 million of the 2.9 million new good-paying jobs went to people with a college degree. A good paying job pays at least $53,000 a year, which proves that the first to get hired out of a job pool are people with the most amount of education. Having a competitive edge when finding a job gives students a better chance of getting the best paying jobs. According to Forbes, the average student loan debt per graduated person in 2016 is $37,172. Although a college education is expensive it still proves to be more valuable than a trade school education because of the professions they acquire. This in turn provides them with a higher pay potential, and ensure that students contribute to their future societies. Obtaining a four year degree gives one the ability to maximize their salary, choose a profession that can support them in the future and ensure that students can improve socially.

By ASHLEY TROY At the end of high school, a student decides what they want to do with the rest of their life. Parents, teachers and adults push students into going to college and presenting it as the only option. However, there are more options than college that most students are not aware of because the mindset everyone needs to attend prevails in todays society. People put technical schools, careers that do not require a college degree and the military on the back burner for options after high school. “Of the 30 projected fastest growing jobs between 2010 and 2020, five do not require a high school diploma, nine require a high school diploma,” Bureau of Labor Statistics said. About half of the ‘fastest growing jobs’ do not require a 4 year degree. Parents and adults Adults should give the option of not attending college to should students. provide students The main goal for attending college is to get a with other job and make money. Recent graduates should not options wait for four years for a piece of paper when they besides can make a decent amount of money straight out a college of high school. education. Tution averages at about 20,000 dollars a year. Depending on ones degree, payment can last several years. Like most freshman in college do not own $20,000 to pay for a year of college. To pay for college students take loans which cause debt and takes a long time to pay off which effects a student’s paycheck after college is over. Technical degrees alter a cheaper alternatiave allowing students to go straight to work. Because of college not being an exact fit for students, they tend to drop out. When the drop outs were in high school, they were not given the right tools to succeed wherever they choose to go or all the options were not given the them as well. The tools that should have been given to the students at the time of high school would have been equally focused for technical school and college instead of just pushing the student to college. A high school student should understand all the options of what they are able to do after high school. Parents and teachers keep the options of technical, jobs, and the military from high school students. These options are more affordable and leads to a student success in the future. Parents and adults should not push but guide students to choose any option that is best for the them whether it is college or a technical school. Students should increase awareness of all the options for after high school oppurtunities including technical school and even college if that is what is best fit with the student.

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Blood By JOLINA JASSAL As Juli and I stroll down the sidewalk of the park, I catch a glimpse of a flyer on a tree: Beware the Dark Bloods. The Dark Bloods. Like all of us, they were born with milky white blood. But when they started committing murders, the color rotted to a sickly black. You can only tell they’re a murderer if they bleed. Juli also happens to look at the poster. “You don’t need to worry about that here.” I look down at her tan face. “Right.” She shrugs. We keep walking, holding hands, and absorb the natural atmosphere. The wind catches her white silky dress, and she is fascinated with it. Even after four years of dating, she still appreciates the luxuries I buy her. The poor conditions that she had lived in were cruel, but it made her humble. While looking down at her dress, she suddenly falls forward onto the concrete, face down. Instead of recovering, she stays flat on the ground. “Are you okay?” I arise in panic. I lean down and grab her shoulders. When we meet face to face, her cheek is scraped, and black droplets as dark as her hair leak out.

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hilights “I think it is good [students are going to the gym] because people need to stay in shape. I go twice a week.” Daniel Cross, junior

‘New year new me’ lea By KYLA MCCRARY As the ‘new year, new me’ mindset blossoms into 2019, students often search for creative ways to reach their fitness goals. According to the International Health,

[I go to the gym] to stay in shape for soccer. Every day is different. Zedy Adlam junior

Racquet & Sportsclub Association, the $30 billion health and fitness industry in the United States grows at a rate of approximately 4 percent annually. Factors that cause the fitness boom include an increased demand for healthy

The only social life I have is track and field. I don’t have time to drive or walk [to the gym] Lily Renda junior

[I started going to the gym because] I wanted to be stronger than I was in the past. Aidan Macmillin

food stores, personalized health devices and welcoming gym environments. The Orlando area offers a variety of spots that cater to recent healthy living trends, including Crunch Fitness, Lucky’s Market and Create Your Nature.

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Gym popularity increases fitness among students Trends lean toward exercise with new year, new facilities By JESSICA FULLER Health trends are becoming increasingly popular these days among students. Whether this increase in exercise is due to rising attention over social media or attributed to fitness themed New Years resolutions, in a recent poll, only around 33 percent of students on campus didn’t go to the gym, with 12 percent of those reporting to work out at school. “I go to the gym 3-5 times a week because it’s good for cardio. I go with my friends so it’s fun to socialize but also have a healthier lifestyle,” freshman Emma Thalasinos said. A large percentage of students are involved in various fitness programs both on and off campus. “Recently [I go to the gym] about once or twice a week. I like to go on jogs because I want to keep up my endurance,” sophomore Holden Conner said. Aside from the physical fitness aspect, students agreed gyms such as Crunch on Hoffner Avenue and Youfit on East Michigan Street became student hang out spots. “There’s a lot of people that go to Crunch because it’s newer and very local. It has classes and it’s a really good environment. When it opened I went there and then everyone started going there so it’s a little hang out and everyone can go to the gym together,” senior Samantha Lunny said. Students also hold memberships at LA Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness and YMCA. “[My favorite gym is] 24 hour fitness because it’s open late. It doesn’t close, actually,” junior Daniel Cross said. While this trend may be due to an increased social media

presence and the opportunity to socialize, it may also be that Americans are becoming more exercise-aware. According to a study from CQ Researcher and numerous clinical studies in recent years, research shows that regular exercise helps prevent heart disease, the nation’s leading cause of death, as well as several other serious health problems including obesity and diabetes. With the focus of popular internet icons shifting to healthy habits, these trends have the potential to be a step toward healthier lifestyles for everyone who gets onboard. “I think it’s good because people need to stay in shape. I go twice a week [and] I play basketball. It makes me a healthier person,” Cross said. Whether or not this health craze will last, or if it’s just the temporary effect of the new year’s fitness craze, it is something that people will have to find out as the trend progresses. “They’re all trying to get their new year’s resolutions done. People always fail their resolutions,” Conner said. However, some are optimistic and believe that this could be the start of a healthier future. “I think it’ll last for some people, but every year the ‘new year new me’ thing will only last so long,” Thalasinos said. The article from CQ Researcher states that less than 10 or 15 percent of American adults follow the prescribed aerobic exercise program, which is to exercise at least three times a week for 20 to 30 minutes per session. The article also states these numbers “have been the same since the early 1970s.” A push toward keeping regular exercise schedules as students are graduating from high school builds momentum. “I think that [increasing fitness] is really good because our obesity rate is really high,” Thalasinos said.

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hilights specialfeature PRESIDENTS DAY HOLIDAY School is closed on Feb. 18 for President’s Day. The day is meant to celebrate George Washington and all the presidents of the U.S. It became a federal holiday in 1879.

WHY ARE STUDENTS STARTING TO EAT HEALTHY? “I think they’re really important to living a long life. You don’t think about it now, but how you eat as a kid affects you in the long run.” Cynthia Castro, junior

ads to healthy choices Sodo gets lucky with a new market Lucky’s Market set to open another location on Orange Avenue BY SAMAR BAIG Lucky’s Market, the all natural organic grocery store, will open its second location in Orlando on the corner of Orange Avenue and Pineloch Avenue. The other Orlando location is on East Colonial Drive. Two Chefs in Colorado came up with Lucky’s concept in 2003. Their mission included providing an experience for shoppers while offering the best quality of all natural and organic foods at affordable prices. Farmers markets served as a big inspiration for the store. The creators wanted to bring the same atmosphere to their own health foods store. “I like the cheap prices they have for organic food and it makes me very excited to have different option to buy my grocery’s at,” junior Mateus Beck said. Lucky’s offers a unique experience for customers by only selling all natural and organic products. Unlike typical

grocery stores such as Publix, Lucky’s emphasizes fresh food for low prices. They provide all natural food and deli items that are available for purchase. They also provide a smoothie and drink station where customers can buy freshly squeezed beverages. Lucky’s offers barrels of wholesale natural products where customers can buy grains, dried fruit and candy by the weight prices. In addition to their food products, they also include a bar where of age customers can enjoy an alcoholic drink, while they shop. “I really enjoy the atmosphere where I can buy a cup of coffee in-store and then walk around and drink it. A cool feature that I like is that there are cup holders in the shopping carts, so it makes it easy to walk around the store and drink,” science teacher Allyssa Taylor said. Although Lucky’s Market offers another grocery option for the Sodo community, residents worry about the congested traffic on Orange Avenue. “I think that the traffic is already bad and once the Lucky’s opens up the traffic is going to get worse,” junior

Emma Thomas said. Additionally, Lucky’s Market does not carry all of the same products as a typical supermarket which poses a concern for customers who want to shop at one place for all of their needs. “They don’t have all of the products you could find at somewhere like Publix. I have a hard time making a list and shopping there. They don’t have simple things that I get at Publix,” Taylor said. Lucky’s Market was set to open on Jan. 23. They wanted their grand opening to showcase their specialty products to the SoDo community. However, due to delays in the construction process, Lucky’s pushed back the opening day. “It is kind of sad that Lucky’s Market’s opening day was pushed back. I heard a lot of good things about it. My family and I were really looking forward to it,” Beck said. The new grand opening date is set for Feb. 6 at 8:30 a.m. The market will host a bacon cutting ceremony where they will provide samples of their in house fresh smoked bacon and introduce their local venders.

Trendy, healthy snacks become a favorite among students Healthy treats push for a beneficial and eating lifestyle By CHELSI PETER For those following the new healthy cafes popping up around the community, one would notice acai bowls, smoothies and pressed juice obtaining popularity. The recent and rapidly spreading desire for healthy snacks and food swaps are reaching a new high. The concept around food swaps, the action of substituting unhealthy meals for healthy ones, punctured its mark in the health industry

already. The variety of snacks mentioned above provides great alternatives or ‘food swaps’ to ice cream and frozen yogurt. The Brazilian dish, commonly referred to as an acai bowl, is made of frozen and mashed acai palm fruit. It is served as a smoothie in a bowl topped with fruits and oats. Toppings for the bowls are certainly not limited to fruit and oats only. Acai bowls tend to attract attention because of its bright and contrasting colors. Acai bowls are sweet in taste with health benefits. “ Every time I go I get a different acai bowl. The selection of toppings [Create Your Nature] serves are different and their overall flavors are outstanding,” junior Savannah Partlow said. For those looking to stay local, Create Your Nature and SOHO in Winter Park and Juice’d in Thornton Park are popular options. They entice customers with more than just acai bowls and smoothies. Create Your Nature offers two additional types of bowls: oat bowls ($5.25-$12) and smoothie based bowls ($8.50$13). Aside from these, the restaurant sells

smoothies and salads. Create Your Nature only sells vegetarian and vegan food options. With the healthy mindset continuing to thrive, cafes like Create Your Nature encourage students to choose healthy afternoon snack options. “[SOHO] is just a hip place that you can go after school or on a hot summer day,” junior Addison Marlett said. Acai and smoothie bowls are not the only healthy snack hitting the trend boards these days. Pressed juices have slowly emerged. Pressed juices typically consist of various amounts of blended fruit and vegetables. The lack of processed items and the natural sweeteners in pressed juices accompanies with the health benefits of pressed juices. “I think [pressed juices] are good and they provide a lot of nutrients without eating the actual vegetable or fruit,” Marlett said. The main objective that surrounds healthy food benefits, relate to people beginning to want to eat healthier. With more awareness, eating habits are in for a change. On the topic of healthy options, the concept around food swaps(the action of substituting unhealthy meals for healthy ones) punctured its mark in the health industry already. “After I started eating bowls I got inspired to eat healthier food, [now] I start my day off with something healthy and nutritious, junior Nayeli Titley said.

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“[This will benefit the Orlando area greatly] people want more football. It’s the perfect opportunity for players to have a go to and another things thing for people to watch.” Marvin Bracy, alumnae

Alumnae, former Olympian joins Orlando Apollos Marvin Bracy joins new AAF team as a wide receiver By KYLA MCCRARY The Orlando area welcomes a new football team, The Orlando Appollos, part of the Alliance of American football circuit. The team kicks off their season on Feb. 9. The league follows many of the same rules as the NFL, eliminating kick off, on side kick and field goal opportunities. The team plays their home games at the UCF Spectrum Stadium. Fans can buy tickets, starting at $20, on the AAF website or TicketMaster. Marvin Bracy, alumnae, who learned of the league last year joins the team as a wide receiver. “I was approached by someone within the organization. I learned about this league around last year. The opportunity was presented and I jumped at it. It would give me another opportunity to play,” Bracy said. Bracy began playing sports at a young age. In high school, he played football and ran track. He felt passionate about football but he knew he had an edge in track. After high school, Bracy continued to Florida State to further his track career and signed with Adidas. His time there allowed him to make connections in the athletic world and he eventually

qualified for the 2016 Olympics. “He powered through two distinctly different workouts almost daily. Marvin was a funny athlete, he would complain that the load was hard but would always be in the top finishing group,” high school track coach Jerry Williams said. After his time in the Olympics, Bracy turned back to football. He signed to the Indianapolis Colts in 2017 and the Seattle Seahawks in 2018. Both parted ways with Bracy in order to clear space on the respective rosters. “I’m really excited because I’ve been dying for a real opportunity to showcase what I can do on the field. I don’t feel like I’ve really been able to show them what I’m about, regardless of how good I do, I was constantly fighting an uphill battle. It was tiring and discouraging as an athlete you know what you can do, everyone wants to show what they got,” Bracy said. The season lasts for 10 games and takes place in the NFL off-season. The league has one playoff game and a championship in Las Vegas. This allows football fanatics a chance to watch the game year round. “[This will benefit the Orlando area] big time. People want more football. It’s the perfect opportunity for players to have a go to and another things thing for people to watch,” Bracy said.

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ALL IN. Marvin Bracy practices in preparation for the first game. “When you get to another level, you see that you have to keep pushing yourself,” Bracy said.

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“You get together, there’s dancing and music and everyone enjoys it.” Joeseph Laboy, senior

The theater department’s production of Catch Me If You Can will be held on Feb 14 and Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb 16 at 2 p.m and 7 p.m. at Edgewater High School. Purchase tickets teachtix.com/bhs.

The government shutdown sum up An essential guide to furloughed workers, Congressional responsibilities, government spending and everything in-between By KAITLYN CONNOLLY In January, Americans faced the longest shutdown in history and on Feb 15, it will start again. As the dispute drags on, it becomes increasingly important that citizens know the effects and implications of a shutdown situation.

What causes a government shutdown? Under the Constitution, Congress must periodically pass bills that approve spending for the federal government. When the current spending bill expires, lawmakers must pass a new one to keep the government running. In United States politics, “government shutdowns” occur for two reasons. Either Congress fails to pass legislation funding the operation of some or all government agencies, or the President refuses to sign or agree to it.

How does it affect government employees? The immediate and most visible impact of a shutdown is in the government’s dayto-day operations. By law, most government agencies must grant a leave of absence to their non-essential personnel and stop or limit their activities during a government shutdown. These non-essential workers face a period of furloughed “vacation,” which means they get sent home and instructed not to do anything related to their job. Those deemed “essential” or “exempted,” such as TSA or border patrol agents, must continue working at their jobs. However, many of these workers will not recieve full paychecks until after the shutdown ends.

shutdown at an increasing rate. The longer the shut down lasts, the greater the effect. In 2013, in a 16 day shutdown, the Environmental Protection Agency halted site inspections to 1,200 different sites that included hazardous waste, drinking water and chemical facilities. The Food and Drug Administration delayed almost 900 inspections. This means that citizens are at a higher risk for contracting any illnesses associated with poor food inspection. Atop the lack of food stamps and other government funding many people rely on, if people become sick, The National Institutes of Health would be prevented from admitting new patients or processing grant applications.

When will the shutdown come to an end, and how? There are two arguments keeping the government from running properly again. The first being the policy fight over border security, and the second a negotiation over when to reopen the government. Trump wants a border wall before he will reopen the government; Democrats want Trump to reopen the government before they talk border security. There are only a few ways this can end: the first option is that Trump caves, agreeing to reopen the government without funding the border wall. The second, is that Democrats cave, agreeing to some — or all — of the border wall funding Trump wants and vote for a spending bill. And the final option that Congress bands together to pass a spending bill with a veto-proof majority to fund the government without Trump’s approval.

What government programs are affected by this shutdown? Nine out of 15 federal departments and a number of agencies are affected by this shutdown, including the EPA, IRS, and the departments of State, Housing and Urban Development, Treasury, Agriculture, Commerce, Interior, Justice and Homeland Security.

What effect does this have on the average citizen? With so many programs shut down, the average citizen will feel the extended effects of the

What happens after the shutdown ends? Though most government shutdowns are of relatively short duration, all result in increased costs of government and inconvenience for many citizens. Americans will continue to feel the impact of this disagreement as the government is forced to tackle the increasing budget deficit, along with any additional problems that arose during teh shutdown itself. In the first two weeks alone, the shutdown began affecting economic growth. The Congressional Budget Office reported the shutdown reduced gross domestic product by $11 billion. When government spending resumes, most of it will be recovered, but the country will be set back at least $3 billion not counting the lost revenues of tourist attractions and more. source: COMMITTEE FOR A RESPONSIBLE FEDERAL BUDGET

Braves Bus rolls onto campus, provides additional transportation Bus provides students with safe ride home By SAMANTHA OTERO Students now have easier access to after school tutoring or club meetings with the new program, ‘Braves Bus.’ As students continued to take advantage of all the work centers and clubs around campus, the need for a bus to ensure these students receive a safe ride home increased. “I hear that after club meetings and tutoring they don’t have a ride home because they take the bus,” ESOL compliance specialist Jillian Hakemian said. The after school bus runs Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. All students are welcome to take advantage of the ride, as long as they have attended tutoring or a club meeting. The bus makes nine stops throughout the area, and leaves

campus at 4:40 p.m. The route, with its first stop at South Bumby and East Gore Street, and the last stop near Pineloch Elementary, takes an hour. “The hope is that they are close enough [to their house] they can walk home,” Hakemian said. In order to get on the bus, students must receive a red bus pass from the teacher or club sponsor and check in by 3:40 p.m. at the freshman, sophomore cafeteria to get onto the bus. Students without the approved pass will not be permitted to ride the bus, to prevent the bus being used by students just hanging around campus. “I would love if we could tell other schools and spread [the news we have an after school bus] because I think this is something every school needs,” Hakemian said. The bus started running in early January and plans

to continue throughout the remainder of the year to accommodate students who stay after school. “It depends on how many kids are on the bus it usually takes like thirty minutes if there’s like 5 or 6 kids on there,” senior Gabrielle Clarkson, who stays after school about once a week said. “[The Braves Bus] just more relaxed too, everyone is just trying to get home.” The bus can hold up to 70 kids for now, but if Braves Bus continues to grow, another bus may be added. At this time, the bus is not accessible on Wednesdays or Fridays. Due to faculty and department meetings, it does not leave enough supervision of students while they wait for the bus. Students and parents can call or email Hakemian for further information about the Braves Bus program and see a map of the route.

NJROTC stays on guard for competitions NJROTC participates in competition

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CHECK IN TIME. An NJROTC member stands in position while junior Oscar Burrell checks her in.

By SARIAH SYMINGTON The NJROTC drill team will compete against other high schools at a competition at Winter Park on Feb. 9. “This competition alone will make a big impact on the team because this team is mostly freshman and they’re not experienced,” Jazlyn Fradera said. The team prepared with three hour long practices after school and applied prior experience from other competitions. “[We prepared through] practices

on the weekend, after school, during breaks and around lunch time. Any time that we have, we practice,” Fradera said. Previously, the team participated in three competitions and felt past experience helped them improve and grow. “I learned that if I pay more attention to the smaller things, it makes a big difference,” Fradera said. While preparing for competitions, the team kept the idea of making it to the state competition in mind. The team hopes through diligent training

and preparing without procrastinating, they will be successful. “I believe this competition will make a big impact on the team including myself because it moves everyone’s spirit and looking at trophies gives us motivation and makes us want to earn more,” sophomore Leopold Lamb said While the competition served as a learning experience for all members, the members also focused on acting as leaders and encouraging others. “My focus is to be the best leader of the team by setting the example,” freshman Christian Hernandez said.

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Rather than splurging an atrocious amount of money on a flashy dinner, bring your favorites to you. Select a menu and a series to binge, then kick back and enjoy a relaxing evening. Activity: Max out your comfort levels. From pitching a blanket fort to lounging in a pair of new pajamas, make the night as comfortable as you desire before watching your chosen series. Gift: If you’re not ready to go all-out by cooking the main course together, pick up ingredients for your (or your partner’s) favorite dessert, and try your hand at whipping up the recipe.

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It can be hard to win over the “Valentine’s Day” romantic rush with many couples trying to take tables and buy bouqets, but there’s hope yet. Activity: Attend the expensive dinner you never get the chance to, or invest in the experiences both of you dream of doing, but never quite follow through with. Whether it’s paddling through a lake or strolling through a secluded area, find the activity that suits you and your partner, then completely devote your night to it. Gift: Valentine’s Day is an excuse to go all out. Buy the flowers and chocolates and enjoy it all.