Hillside Hotwire December 2018

Volume 20 | issue 2

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A NATION

Divided

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Page 4-5 800 College Drive Henderson, NV (89002) (702) 799-3500

Winter Break Activities to get you in the spirit of the season

CO-EDITORS

Elly Davis, Kaylee Schwurack

WEB MASTER

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STAFF WRITERS

The best restaurants around the Hill

Bailey Trodahl

Zack Jackson, Rehya Corral, Jade Eary, Dustin Jensen, Alexia Stein, Ayla Thompson

CUB REPORTERS

Karena Alexander, Hannah Bell, Naomi Carpenter, Paul Castillo, Kai Dixon, McKayla Gardiner, Sadie Hale, Jayden Hendry, Chris Jimenez, Sierra Johnson, Malia Latham, Augustina Maruelli, Steven Murray, Paige Nelson, Abigail Scott, Neve’a Smith, Lorelai Yinger

ADVISER

Bill Tobler

PRINCIPAL

Table of CONTENTS Page 14-15 A nation divided

Page 16-17

Apocalypse now

Lisa Burkhead

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in the Hillside Hotwire are the author’s and do not represent the opinions of the administration, faculty, staff, or students of Foothill High School.

Student-written articles are the individual, private speech of the student and are NOT endorsed or sponsored by Foothill High School or the Clark County School District.

The staff reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed inappropriate. Letters to the editor may be edited for content, clarity and brevity.

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Page 18-19 Top 10 of 2018

Page 21 How to plan a senior trip

Page 36 The Stove restaurant review

Black Friday

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Cyber Monday

Better deals for the bargain shopper

By Karena Alexander • Cub Reporter Layout by Elly Davis • Editor-in-chief

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Black Friday SALE

uring November, Thanksgiving week is hectic, and people wait from three o’clock in the morning just to buy the newest technology or the newest kitchen set. People wait outside stores around three o’clock in the morning waiting for the doors to open.

The average store discount is about 20 percent but increases to 31 percent on Black Friday, and Cyber Monday often offers deals that last all day, and no one even has to move from their beds.

“I enjoy Cyber Monday because I don’t have to deal with people pushing me and trying to run me over for a toy or a TV,” said junior Sierra White.

One con of Cyber Monday is waiting for purchases to be delivered; presents can even be lost while being delivered.

Some pros to Black Friday are that people can try on clothes to see if they fit and see if the products they want are worth buying; they don’t have to worry about buying it online, being disappointed, and feeling like money was wasted.

“Black Friday is better because you can try new things and see if the person likes it. Also, if their parents are with you, you

can show them the things you want for Christmas,” said Vanessa Guenther.

Other cons of Black Friday are having to work the next day after staying up all night, being trampled by the big crowds and dealing with rude people.

And while Cyber Monday is peaceful, it lacks the energy that being in a crowd of excited shoppers conveys. Either way, their both a way to find great deals.

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Checking the list...twice Festive activities to do over Winter Break

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By Naomi Carpenter • Cub Reporter

s winter break edges closer, Falcons begin to wonder what they can do during much of the most wonderful time of the year. Whether it’s stressful gift shopping or recovering from semester exam trauma, we could all use some jolly to clear our heads. Las Vegas doesn’t get snowfall, but Mount Charleston does, and you can bring a sled or tube and ride some hills for free.

The Magical Forest, the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, and Ethel M all transform into festive gardens filled with holiday cheer.

These activities, including a white elephant gift exchange and going to see new movies, are fun to do with friends or family members.

Here are some easy quick fixes to make your holiday a little more enjoyable.

The Mount Charleston Lodge is surrounded with spectacular mountain views. The area is normally 20-30 degrees cooler than the valley, which makes it a popular getaway for visitors and Las Vegas residents. The lodge serves their famous coffee and hot chocolate. No permits or entrance fees are required.

The Magical Forest is located in Opportunity Village. It has one of the best displays of gingerbread houses and a forest filled with hundred of dazzling trees.

(702) 259- 3741 6300 W. Oakey Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89146.

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“We’re right in the middle of all the winter activities, including: snowshoeing, sledding, winter wildlife viewing, skiing, snowboarding and tubing.”

-William Green, Food and Beverage Manager

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The Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is located next to the Bellagio’s lobby and is open to the public. After Thanksgiving, the Conservatory becomes a winter wonderland.

The display is dominated by a large centerpiece Christmas tree.

New movie arrivals:

White Elephant Instructions: 1. Start with a group of friends and set a price limit.

2. Each person will bring one wrapped gift to contribute.

3. Players will draw numbers to determine what order they go in.

4. Players will gather around the pile of gifts with player #1 choosing a present first and opening it.

5. The following players can choose to either pick a wrapped gift or steal a previous player’s gift.

6. Anyone who gets their gift stolen can do the same (choose a new gift or steal from someone else).

A present may only be stolen up to three times.

Average weather in December: Low: 39° High: 57° Las Vegas

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Clara’s Ghost

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The Silence

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Mary Queen of Scots

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Welcome to Marwen Mary Poppins Returns

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Aquaman

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Anna and the Apocalypse

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Under the Silver Lake

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Cold War

Ethel M. chocolate factory is located here, in Las Vegas. Outside the factory is a cactus garden decorated with lights in winter. They also sell many assortments of chocolate in their gift shop.

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Unique Holiday Traditions Falcons share a few of their favorites

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By Alexia Stein• Staff writter

ith the holiday season near, many students and their families light a menora, put up a tree, bake cookies, go caroling and drink hot chocolate, but a few have created more unique traditions.

While many make gingerbread houses, Lorenzo Salazar and his friends get together and make gingerbread mansions. “Though they may not always turn out how we expect,” said Salazar, “it is fun to hang out with friends and attempt this craft.”

A very common Christ-

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mas tradition is having a Nativity set under the tree, but Andrea Vega takes this tradition to the next level. She and her family re-enact the nativity scene live as a family member reads the account from the scriptures. “Then half of us go outside, and the other half stays inside while they sing prayers to each other through the opening.” Then, on January 6, Vega and her family go to someone’s house, say more prayers and get more gifts. “For the holidays, we make tons of food

like tamales, soup with cow stomach, and a churro-like dessert,” Vega said.

Brothers Jordan and Jake Henn celebrate Hanukkah.

“We go to my grandma’s house where we read the prayer, light the candles, and give gifts for the eight days,” said Jordan Henn.

They return to her home every day for eight days and eat tons of great food.

“As a family, we make potato lakas, which are kind of like hash browns, and eat them with applesauce,” said Henn. “We also eat things like jelly donuts and beef.

“We make potato lakas, which are like hash browns, and eat them with applesauce.” ---Jordan Henn

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Making the most of this time-honored tradition

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A mom and her daughter sit across from each other at lunch. Art by Malia Latham

o… it’s just you and your mom/dad.

For some, this inspires anxiety, fear and even a bit of terror. For others the thought of getting some “me” time with a parent is wonderful bonding time, a time to connect, share stories and feel loved. One of the classic one-on-one opportunities is the parent lunch. Here’s how to low-key nail this, bond with mom/ dad and maybe even get a little something extra out of the deal.

Step 1-The Place

Eat at a place your parent likes. Try to stay away from fast food restaurants.

You’ll want to spend as long with your parent as you can. You can make suggestions, but don’t make the final decision.

You want your mom or dad to be content with their food as you talk.

Step 2-The Compliment

You need to be nice and show your mom or dad that you care about them.

You can say things like, “I like your shirt, is it new?” or even, “You look really cute in that outfit mom.” Make sure you say it in a meaningful voice. Don’t just make up anything, give them a real compliment.

Step 3-Talking Face to Face

Look your parent in the eyes as you talk. Don’t sit next to them, sit across. If they ask any questions about your life, don’t just respond with basic answers, get real with them. It’s your parent your talking to, not some stranger. Tell them what is really going on in your life. Your parent is someone you know you can trust. You can tell your mom or dad some of your secrets. Any parent is going to be happy that their teenage kid is talking to them, and they won’t tell anyone if you don’t want them to. However, don’t spend the whole conversation on you; ask questions about them. They are just as important to you as you are to them.

Step 4- The Ask

Now is the time to ask for something you have really been wanting. There are several things you can ask for. These might include a later curfew, hanging out with friends more often, or where they stand on dating. Or you could ask for things like a higher allowance, a new phone, more trust and responsibilities from them, a change in discipline (ex.

Instead of being grounded, you can offer to clean the whole house), or even a different answer to a previously-asked question. Make sure you are prepared to backup your question with reasons.

Step 5-Thanking

At the end of lunch, thank your parent for the lunch, for talking with you and for their response to your questions. Make sure to thank them for putting up with you, and, at the end, ask if you can do it again sometime soon.

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Hillside Hotwire • Feature

Would you rather...

By Alexia Stein• Staff Writer

or Listen to “Everyday Bro” on repeat for three hours straight.

Internet Live with no Internet for three days.

or DJ a gig with Mr. Tobler

Make a rap song with Mr. Miranda

or or Have Sophie Shipp teach you how to dance

Play football with Jordan Blakely

or Live a day in the life of Tori Strehlow December 2018

Live a day in the life of Joey Pagan

Hillside Hotwire • Fashion

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Winter fashion around the Hill The hottest trends also keep you warm this winter

By Malia Latham • Cub-Reporter

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1 1&4) Michelle Zavala thrifts for sweaters at Plato’s Closet. Thrifting has become more popular over the years because it’s easy to find cute and cheap clothes. “I’ve found some mom jeans, sweatshirts and a windbreaker that I love so much,” said Zavala. “It’s also a way of recycling/re-purposing clothes, which also helps our environment.”

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s fall comes to a close, fashion enthusiasts eagerly await the upcoming wave of winter fashion. Cold weather is ideal for producing many different styles, perfect for you leather jacket lovers, classic bomber jacket babes, and sweater-wearing softies.

We’re here to make sure you’re up to date on the biggest trends that even Miranda Priestly from The Devil Wears Prada would be proud of. (“But what you don’t know is that that sweater is not just blue, it’s not turquoise. It’s not lapis. It’s actually cerulean.”)

Freshman Michelle Zavala said that fashion this year will mainly be inspired by the 70s and 90s vintage looks. She feels eye-catching patterns that pop out are big this year, especially plaids, stripes, and an-

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imal prints. Some popular materials are “Corduroy everything...silk and velvet as always,” said Zavala. For colors, warm and earthy tones are trending. Popular brands and stores are Vans, Converse, Hollister, Urban Outfitters and Forever 21. Zavala said she’s most excited for the plaid, corduroy, and 70s and 90s-inspired clothes.

Freshman Jordan Tenny feels that celebrities have a lot of influence when it comes to the fashion industry. Some of the most popular celebrities who influence teen fashion include Ariana Grande, Zendaya and Gigi Hadid. “Grande has been wearing a lot of oversized hoodies with thigh-high boots, and people have seemed to follow this style in some shape or form,” said Tenny. “Any young celebrity like Zendaya or Hadid have a lot of influ-

2) Jordan Tenny’s favorite fall and winter outfit. It including a striped body dress with a zipper neckline and three quarter-length sleeves with black-heeled boots to match the stripe of the dress. 3) A scoop neck floral patterned dress. “Long sleeve is a necessity in the winter,” said Jordan Tenny.

ence over our generation in everything they do, so naturally they influence fashion as well. Rihanna and Kylie Jenner both have makeup lines that are very popular, so it would make sense that people would listen to them too about fashion.”

She added that thrifting is big at the Hill right now. “Of course there are big brands like Thrasher and Pink that have made their way into a lot of people’s wardrobes, but besides that, I think that people don’t really focus on the store but more on the price. Kids just want something cute and affordable. I know a lot of people like discounters like Old Navy, Ross, or just a regular thrift store,” Tenny said, adding that she’s seen quite a bit of black, maroon, hoodies, and high-waisted jeans around school.

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Battle of the burritos Which is the best local go-to Mexican fast food restaurant in Henderson

By Abby Scott • Cub Reporter

Student Opinion Story

Faustos vs. Robertos

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ne debate many Falcons have had is whether Roberto’s or Fausto’s is the better Mexican restaurant? Many interviewed said Fausto’s, but few said Roberto’s. After dining at both, I found that Roberto’s dining area offered way more seating and was quieter for conversation, the food was more authentic and tasted fresher. Fausto’s was crowded and loud, with limited seating, and conversation was difficult with the noise. The tortillas tasted different at both places.

Fausto’s fell apart on me and didn’t taste as warm as Roberto’s. Roberto’s arrived still toasty from the grill.

Red sauce is my favorite, and Fausto’s took the win

on this one. It tasted spicy, and I saw them change it out frequently. Roberto’s tasted okay, just not as good.

The sour cream was creamier and not as cold at Roberto’s.

Now to the drink. My favorite go-to beverage when I go out for Mexican food is horchata. Hands down, Roberto’s takes the win for being sweeter, and it just hits the spot every time.

So, in summary, while I certainly don’t dislike Fausto’s the atmosphere and food at Roberto’s takes the win for my taste buds.

Fausto’s is still a good place to eat and is closer, but for a good, authentic burrito and horchata, a few minute’s drive is completely worth it.

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2 1) Large drinks full of Coca Cola and Sprite from Fausto’s. 2) Green Sauce from Roberto’s and red sauce from Fausto’s. 3) Been & Cheese burrito from Roberto’s .

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Dutch Bros vs. Starbucks

By Agustina Maruelli • Cub Reporter

While Dutch Bros. has been around awhile, it is a relative newcomer to Clark County. Students said they like the selection of flavors that can be added to their drinks.

They also said they like that there’s more than coffee there, like specialty sodas and smoothies and energy drink-infused freezes called Rebels.

They also said that prices are cheaper, the service is faster and the employees are super nice.

They also have drinks for little kids, which is nice if your lil’ bro or sis is tagging along.

Finally, they have a punch card

where the tenth drink is free.

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FUN FACTS

Dutch Bros: • 290 locations in seven states, holds for 7,500 employees • Largest privately held drive-thru coffee company • Every year, they donate $2 million to local communities and non-profit organizations.

Starbucks: • 300,000 employees • 28,039 stores • The logos of the mermaid have changed throughout its years.

• Found by two teachers and a writer

Starbucks has been the champion of coffee at the Hill for years.

Students said they liked that Starbucks was a known name, so you always knew that the quality would be the same, and that there were many locations.

Abundant gift cards were another plus, and Falcons loved being able to order ahead with the app and earn points for their purchases toward free drinks.

They basically invented the frappuccinno, which, students said, was one of their go-to beverages for after school refreshment.

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Romano’s Macaroni Grill

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Italian restaurant

The house that serves macaroni better than your grandma

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By Steven Murray • Cub Reporter

omano’s Macaroni Grill on Stephanie Street is a clean and comfortable place to go for lunch or an evening dinner. The exterior of the restaurant is very inviting and pleasing. On the inside, the curtains and booths are lined with velvet, and the dining areas are very organized: not a thing out of place. As soon as you step through the door, you are greeted by a very polite and energetic staff who carry the same positive attitude all throughout your evening at the restaurant.

I walked into Macaroni Grill for a quick lunch and was very quickly seated and taken care of. After a while, I chose to order the Grill’s new Pasta Milano.

Before my entree came out, I was treated with a very appetizing Italian bread with some balsamic sauce, along with a nice and hot sweet tomato soup.

These appetizers really set me up for my meal. My Pasta Milano was served quickly, soon after I finished my appetizers.

The pasta was savory and mixed well with green onions and red peppers. My chicken was warm and moist and the mushrooms complemented the chicken very well. The garlic sauce shined and really brought the whole dish together. Overall, the whole dish was very well put together; no ingredient overpowered or undermined another. I will definitely be paying the Grill another visit in the near future.

Top: The exterior of Macaroni Grill; it’s just as beautiful on the inside.

Bottom: The new Pasta Milano, served with grilled chicken, green onions, red peppers, and mushrooms, all in a creamy garlic sauce.

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Upperclassmen led by example, donating to save lives

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By Lorelai Yinger• Cub Reporter

n September 14, Foothill High School held a blood drive with United Blood Services. About 80 students each year participate in this event, and many students donate for different reasons. “I decided to give blood so I can give back to someone who needs it,” said senior Chase Lammers.

Robert Nunez had seen his older brothers donate before him and felt compelled by their example. “I’d seen how it helped people, and I wanted to help others too,”

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said Nunez.

Student Council members helped by providing snacks for those who gave blood so they could recover their blood sugar after donating, which helped students from getting light-headed and having a bad experience after donating.

United Blood Services expressed how thankful they were for the students who decided to participate in the blood drive, as gallons of blood are needed monthly for the valley’s blood transfusions.

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1. Deun Villanueva holds onto the red stress ball, ready to grip it if necessary, as he’s prepped for donation.

2. Sebastian Campos Arizmendi rests quietly in his chair. He does his best to look away from the needle site. 3.

The needle site closed off, Robert Nunez rests comfortably before heading back to class.

His blood will be used to help save three lives. Photos by Josh Petrolia

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The art of parking A coveted senior tradition returns to the Hill

By Elly Davis • Co-Editor

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acob Hale pressed a paint roller down hard on the parking lot blacktop, squeezing out red paint on to his newly-acquired parking spot. He was one of over 60 seniors who gathered after school on a temperate September day to double coat their new parking spots.

During a presale meeting, seniors who wanted to purchase spots learned the cost and what the fees were for. “The $25 is the cost of the black paint needed to cover the spots at the end of the year,” said student body president Joey Pagan. The seniors will need to paint over the spots and clean up in May before school gets out.

Seniors wanted parking spots for different reasons. “I wanted one so I’d for sure have a spot when I’m late, ” said Tanner Norris.

Joel Benavidez, who nabbed the first parking spot, said, “My group of twelve decided to buy our parking spots all together in the first row, so every morning and after school we could all be by each other. We want our senior year to be amazing, and this will just add to it.”

While painting the parking spots, many seniors said it felt like an iconic senior moment, like they were all one big family who had achieved being seniors together. The moment arrived, they said, with a sense of pride and realization that they will never do this or be in this same position again. “It brought the seniors closer together,” said Norris.

In earlier years, Foothill was allowed to have senior parking spots, but they were taken away

after some inappropriate action from the student body. “Mrs. Burkhead allowed us, after years of no senior parking, to restart and build a Hillside family,” said Pagan.

The current administration has focused on developing a community and making the school a great place to be. Seniors said they now feel pride in their school, and they think it will translate to the underclassmen when they are seniors.

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1) Elly Davis watches her father Tyler Davis apply a second layer of yellow paint to her parking spot. “While painting her parking spot, it hit me that my daughter was a senior in high school,” said Tyler Davis. 2) Hailee Gornichec rolls the black paint over her freshly-swept parking spot.

3) The parking space of Jessica Koontz

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A Nation Divided How politics is tearing our nation apart Student-written story/opinion

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merica has been through her fair share of economic downfalls and political upheavals. But what we are seeing today comes close to the mass unrest found in the 1860s during the Civil War. Our nation is no longer calmly voicing their opinion, but presenting their “correct” beliefs through physical violence and patriotic division.

No one should be forced to relinquish their opinions or beliefs. But we as a nation must give everyone that freedom on all sides of the political spectrum, whether it is on the right or the left. We might not always agree with one another, but we must share our political thoughts through civil communication and not through physical violence.

The United States has been a nation of change since its birth in 1776.

Currently, in America, it is impossible to try and find the initial trigger for our nation’s current divide, though, in my opinion, the election of 2016 between current U.S. President Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of State stands out as the most recent trigger. Throughout the year leading up to and after the election, the saying ‘less-

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er of two evils’ was heard quite frequently, this being the most PG-13 of the sayings. I feel that our nation was only trying to decide who would hurt the nation the least, and the ‘silent majority’ chose Trump instead of Clinton, which the Democratic party was not happy about, and who then became quite loud and sometimes violent in their opposition.

Since this election, the two sides have been split apart more frequently and destructively. In 2018, Republicans and Democrats feel like they’re on different planets. Our world is a Twilight Zone episode where each day we think that the horror and discomfort will be over, but in reality, it never is. So we must talk to one another and solve the problems and differences ourselves.

Since President Trump has been in office, “Fake news” has been thrown around quite often, mainly about CNN and other news groups formed by clear political parties. In my opinion, more often than not, the news will show their viewers what fits their narrative or just make up facts that never really happened.

An example of news groups changing stories to fit their narrative is the

Trump Tower Story, where there was an alleged secret meeting between a handful of heads of state. But all of the quotes were from anonymous sources who were not credible. The news channel continued to take back their story and recant events, eventually phasing out the buzz and story altogether.

I feel that neither CNN nor Fox News present

straight facts. They present things that make their channel or their beliefs look better. Some of us might remember when news was just that: news, little to no opinion embedded into what we heard so that we could make up our own minds and form conclusions based on the facts.

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get news is overseas. Outsourcing news allows us to find sources who have little reason to dabble in American politics. Another tip is to look for sources listed in a news article or video. For example, Lowder with Crowder, a YouTube political comedian, lists his facts on the screen

of his videos so viewers can decide if those news sources are really credible.

Each one of us has the responsibility to ferret out the real truth behind the opinions.

As a nation, we watched as Dr. Blasey Ford testified against Justice Brett Kavanaugh saying he sexually assaulted her in the early 1980s. It was our generation’s OJ case, only OJ did not go away after the case was over, but no one has heard from Ford since, and she chose not to pursue any lawsuit against Kavanaugh.

Obviously, it is necessary to take any woman seriously if she claims that she has been sexually assaulted, but we have a policy in America that the accused are ‘innocent until proven guilty,’ not guilty because the media says they are.

It is a scary time to be a man. If we always believe the woman and take her word for it, anyone could accuse

anyone of sexually assaulting them, and their lives could be over. An example would be the Rolling Stone article about the University of Virginia’s alleged gang rape, which never happened.

Rolling Stone used discredited news sources for the article, and that false story nearly destroyed an entire team’s reputation. Rolling Stone retracted the story in its entirety on April 5, 2015.

Look at the facts and figure out for yourself what the real truth is.

Being completely divided from one another through politics and everyday life will result in our country being split apart. Find out the facts for yourself and learn what you truly believe. The country and its ability to move forward is lost when no one will talk to each other anymore.

Talk to each other about your beliefs, but be cool about it.

Political change starts with one person having a conversation with a friend a neighbor, or even a family member.

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Apocalypse Apocalypse Now Now

Damage humans will cause in the next 50 years

by Rehya Corral and Zack Jackson

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magine you are a simple farmer on the island nation of Fiji, going about your daily chores, laboring to feed your family. You harvest your crops with care, skillfully working your fields. This is all you know, and you feel at peace.

But something is wrong.

Instead on your normal routine, walking on dry dirt paths, you have to wade through two feet of seawater. Instead of laying eyes upon your pristine green fields, your gaze is met with what appears to be a marshland, completely washed out. How will you feed your family?

The salt has rendered the ground infertile, and no crop can withstand this much waterlogging.

This is already happening on some tiny islands, and it could be the future for thousands and thousands of island inhabitants within the next 50 years if climate change is further allowed to reap its path of destruction.

In the last century, humans have had detrimental impacts on the planet following the Industrial Revolution. With large scale production causing dangerous amounts of byproducts, in less than a century, the Earth could suffer severe consequences.

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1 Air PolLution 2 Sea Life3 Deforestation 4 Energy Crisis5 Flooding

One of the primary and most devastating impacts involves the melting of the ice caps. The earth is expected to warm a total of three degrees celsius in the next 50 years, and this would undoubtedly further the damage to the earth’s largest reservoir of frozen water. If we continue on our current path, more than half a dozen island nations will be completely underwater, and even more will suffer extreme flooding.

Flooding isn’t the only concern from rising temperatures. The temperature of the ocean water is expected to increase to a similar degree. This would contribute further to the melting, but also comes with a set of risks of its own. Sea life is very accustomed to a particular temperature, especially in ecologically fragile areas like coral reefs. We are already feeling the impacts of rising sea temperatures, resulting in coral bleaching and a large loss of biodiversity. These impacts will only increase in magnitude in the next 50 years if changes are not made.

Carbon emissions from factories and combustion engines not only contribute to the greenhouse effect, but are detrimental to air quality and make it almost unbreathable when the emissions are present in high concentrations. Places like China realize this threat on a daily basis, and more locations globally can expect to see this.

The impacts expected in the next 50 years are not all related to carbon emissions. Expanding industrialization of developing countries will put a strain on resources like timber for construction. This demand for timber would contribute greatly to deforestation. This would result in species losing habitat, and less biodiversity as a result.

In the next 50 years, we are expected to experience an energy crisis. Fossil fuels are not an indefinite resource, and they are largely non renewable. These resources will not expire in the next 50 years at our current rate of use, but will become scarce, leading to competition between nations and possible conflicts. Scarcity of resources is a driving force in leading nations to war.

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OF 2018 Ayla Thompson • Staff Writer

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he year of 2018 is almost over, and it has produced a lot of new movies, albums, styles, and more, and they’ve been a big hit here at the Hill. Whether it’s movies, albums or television shows, we all have our favorites.

Top 10 Albums: At #1 we have Ed Sheeran’s Divide. Produced in March of 2017, his songs still stuck big time as we went into 2018. #2 is Drake’s Scorpion.

Drake’s newest album was a big hit among teens and young adults. The album name relates to Drake’s zodiac sign, Scorpio, which was very influential in relation to his album.

Shawn Mendes’ new album, titled with his own name, is #3. Released in May, it featured “In My Blood,” which is basically just him talking about himself and the

issues he faces. #4 is BTS’ Love Yourself Answer. The world renowned K-pop boy-band released more than one album this year, but their most recent album Love Yourself; Answer was a bit hit among A.R.M.Ys (name for BTS fans) and even those who weren’t fans.

Sophomore Trinity Jones said the album definitely portrays a message that inspires many. “The whole album all gives the inspirational message that you should love yourself,” said Jones, “and that loving yourself is one of the most important things you should do.”

At #5 is The Thrill of it All by Sam Smith, released November 2017, the album still received tons of positive

feedback coming into 2018.

Also released in November of 2017, Taylor Swift’s, Reputation, was popular and hit #6. #7 is Kamikaze by Eminem, released August 31 of this year, and it was a surprise to his fans, because he released his previous album, Revival less than a year ago. In the album, he throws down everyone he has a problem with.

Rag ‘n’ Bone Man’s album Human is #8, with the popular song “Human” featured.

At #9 is Trench by Twenty-One Pilots. After being silent on social media and in their music careers, Tyler Joseph and Josh Dunn came back with this new album.

Lastly at #10 is Dua Lipa’s self-titled album. The overall theme from her album was girls supporting each other.

Fashion Trends 70s and 90s styles made a comeback. The most popular trend was old school Vans.

At #2 is jean jackets, which are a part of the return of the

70s and 90s, which can also be paired with #3, crop tops.

High-waisted and ripped jeans were popular as well, and they stand at #4. Freshman Jordan Elise said that

ripped jeans are a favorite among high school-aged people and even older people. “ I think at first ripped jeans were considered trashy and rough looking,” said Elise, “but once they were able to be modernized and controlled, they became a big part of today’s style.”

Though it was a bigger trend in the beginning of the year, overalls were common in stores like Forever 21, H&M and more. To pair with overalls and high-waisted or ripped jeans, old band t-shirts were popular and are #6 in the top

10. Bands like Led Zeppelin, Def Leppard, and AC/DC shirts were common. #7 is Adidas, with the classic and popular black and white shoes that many seemed to love. #8 is baseball caps. With small embroidered designs on them, they are a perfect way to “top” off your outfit. Laced and criss-crossed clothing has stuck around since 2017, and are now even on pants.

At #10 is Crocs. The lightweight shoe with holes all along the top are a go-to shoe for those who don’t want to spend the time getting into sneakers.

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ginning and ending, the movie gave fans a lot to process.

Taking the #3 spot is Incredibles 2. Approximately 13 years after the first movie was released, the movie caused a fairly large stir among those young and old. #4 is Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom followed by Deadpool 2, which made $700 million, the fifth highest grossing movie of the year.

At #6, is Mission Impossible: Fallout, which was more of a hit for older generations. #7 features Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and even Nick Jonas. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle was a humorous but action-packed movie that was a huge hit with teens and young adults. Junior Karla Espinoza said that she really enjoyed the movie when she went and saw it with friends.

“I went with two of my friends for Sadies when our plans were canceled,” said Espinoza, “and it was a great last-minute movie.”

Ant-man and the Wasp is at #8 followed by Solo: A Star Wars Story. Lastly at #10 is the horror film A Quiet Place.

Movies The #1 movie of the year was Black Panther. #2 is Avengers: Infinity War. With a tragic be-

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Siblings on campus

The pros and cons of attending the same school as your bro/sis

By Kai Dixon • Cub Reporter

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1) Siblings Jacob and Paige Hale attend the same school for the first time since elementary. They are able to bond over shared experiences. “I love being in the same school with my family,” said Paige.

2) Freshman Whitney Thomas and senior Harrison Thomas pose for a photo to show support for one another. ‘I get to see him more often, but I also consider that a con,” said Whitney jokingly.

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aving a sibling at the same school can either be a blessing or curse, but no matter what type of sibling you may have, there are always pros and cons to going to the same school. Some may not want that pesky little brother following them around. On the other hand, underclassmen might see many benefits of having an older brother or sister show them around, introduce them to cool people and give them tips on how to pass their classes. Siblings all over campus agreed to share their sibling experiences.

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Having your sibling on campus may not seem ideal at first, but their are ways that each can benefit from this arrangement.

First, siblings can bond over their shared experiences. “My sisters get to go through the same stuff I do,” said senior Jacob Hale. “We go to school athletic games together, and being in high school at the same time has brought us closer.’’

Paige Hale chimed in saying, “Having all three of us go to the same school is awesome! We all can relate to things happening around the Hill. We also can help each other with shared experiences with teachers, friends and school spirit! I love being in the same school with my family!”

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Cons

While having your siblings with you may have its advantages, it can also have its downsides. A common response to the downsides of having a sibling on campus was that they were embarrassing or that the relentless teasing got old.

“Jayann always passes by me in the hallway and shouts, ‘Hey, that’s my brother!’’ John said.

Paige Hale also discussed the struggles of having an older brother. “Everyone just wants to talk about how cute Jacob is, but that’s just weird,” she said. Students with attractive siblings said they sometimes felt that some of their “friends” were only there to get closer to their sibling.

While high school can be a struggle for some, having a sibling around might offer the boost needed to not only get through the experience, but a chance to make it more meaningful. For the most part, it’s nice to know there’s someone on campus who will always have your back. And while they might occasionally make fun of you or make you walk home...in the rain, they’ll also be there to help pick out the perfect gift for your boyfriend/girlfriend, choose a prom dress, or help you solve all those teenage problems.

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How to: plan a senior trip A step-by-step guide

By Jade Eary • Staff Writer

1. Set Your Budget

Your budget is the most important factor in planning your trip. This determines how far you can travel, how long you can travel for, and what activities you can do on your trip.

When setting your budget, be sure to include the money used for transportation, activities, food, hotels and spending money. It is also good to bring emergency money, just in case an incident occurs while you are traveling.

3. Create a Timeline

Prices in airfare and hotels tend to fluctuate throughout the year, but if you go to certain popular tourist spots during their off season, prices will be extremely low. This may not be the ideal situation for everyone, though. Make sure you choose dates that are best for you and the people you are going with and remember, the more flexible you are with your travel dates, the better chances you have at getting a good deal.

2. Research Places

Based on your budget, you can now make a list of places you are considering visiting. These places could be in Nevada, out-of-state, or even somewhere out of the country. However, be mindful of your budget. Google Flights is a useful tool to use to research prices for plane tickets. If you are not sure where you want to travel, you can explore destinations on this website that are within your price range.

5. Make a Checklist

If you plan to shop a lot while you travel, it is probably best to bring an extra suitcase. Keep in mind that some airlines do charge extra for luggage, however.

Remember to bring important documents like a driver’s license or passport, and it also might be smart to invest in portable chargers.

4. Purchase Items Roughly two months before the departure date, prices tend to get cheaper. Be sure to look for bundle deals as well, because sometimes airlines or hotels have deals when you buy both at the same time.

6. Go on Your Trip!

Be respectful of the environment and of the local customs of the place you are visiting, but the most important thing to remember is to have fun and be safe!

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The Year of the Pig Astrology: silly nonsense or reality in the stars

By Jade Eary • Staff Writer

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oroscopes and tarot readings have been used for centuries, and they seem to have made a comeback on the Internet. Many think that this rise in interest in astrology is due to young people turning away from religion, but it could also just be because astrology can offer comfort for the future to people who are in a time of need.

Astrology, by definition, is the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world. People who believe in astrology say it’s very accurate when it comes to

predicting who you might not get along with or things that will occur in the future.

To truly understand someone in astrology, you have to take into account their birth charts, moon and sun signs, when planets go into retrograde (which is when a planet appears to be moving backwards in its orbit), and also numerology.

“I don’t believe that the stars determine your personality, but I believe that the time of year you were born can classify everyone, and that’s why certain people don’t get along and certain people do,” said junior Leah Sayson.

A large number of people believe in

astrology, even if only to a certain extent, but there are also many people who don’t believe in astrology at all. “I think astrology is completely false and a waste of time,” said sophomore Alissa Costantino.

“To give credit where it’s due, it is pretty good at what it does. It’s designed in such a way that it makes you more cognizant of the events it predicts, making you think they were predetermined, when really it’s just an everyday occurrence that you became more aware of.”

Astrology might not be a perfect “science,” but people will believe what they want to believe.

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Road Racing A sport popular in ages past makes a healthy comeback

By Mckayla Gardiner • Cub Reporter

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lysa Gardiner tucked herself into the incredibly small space of her soap box derby car. Her blood rushed throughout her body as her car handler squished her all the way into the capsule. Her foot quivered on the brake as the flag waved. After releasing the brake, the car plummeted down the hill, picking up speed. As she gained momentum, she looked to her left to see where her competitor was and then ducked her head down for less wind resistance and looked for the smoothest line. As she crossed the finish line in first, she could hear her family cheering.

“The line you drive on the track is key,” said Gardiner.

The All American Soap Box

Derby (AASBD) is a fun, family racing sport for kids and teenagers from the ages of 7-21.

Kids, teens and adults all compete in rally races to rack up points for the nationals. The rally races are two-car heats, and whoever has the best time overall wins the heat and moves on, and the loser gets put in the consolation bracket.

“My biggest fear in this sport is the competition I face,” said the second place winner of the last rally race in California.

To make up for any differences in the speed of the cars, drivers try to use the slope to their advantage, angling for the best/fastest line. Experienced racers will watch early races to see which part of the hill is fastest.

This is a sport that anyone

can pick up really fast. “I saw some people who had never sat in a soap box derby before do really well,” said racer Mckayla Gardiner. “This is a sport that many teenagers are passionate about. Some have been doing it for a long time and spend their free time working on their cars and practicing on the roads in their neighborhoods.”

Racing in this sport has had a life-changing effect on some kids. Now some want to be professional race car drivers, a lofty goal since these cars don’t even have engines.

This sport takes up a lot of time in a racers life so they have to balance this out with school and other commitments and that could be challenging for some of them. However,

all that time may pay off in the form of scholarship money. Also, racers get to travel around the country and see new things and do what they like to do at the same time.

Unlike a lot of kids who have athletic events early in the morning on Saturdays, racers get to travel to different states and have races all day over the whole weekend. But there are also some downfalls or struggles with this sport.

Being away from home for entire weekends can take a toll on schoolwork and on friendships. Also, racers might get beat by the same person each race, and the competition doesn’t change much. But all that doesn’t matter when they strap themselves in and plunge down the next hill.

1) Aubree Gresko races down the track toward victory. 2) Alyssa Gardiner prepares to race down the track. “I really wanted to win this one; I have been training for a long time,” said Gardiner.

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The language of silence

Learning the universal language of American Sign Language

van Castillo sits down in the desk in the far back as Mr. Oliver does the sign for the word “mall.” Castillo signs back with a smile.

The goal of Sign Club is to teach others sign language. “It’s fun to communicate for signing the alphabet or odd stuff,” Castillo said. “My friend told me about it, and I thought it would be fun for us to do, and there would be food. But the more I attended the club meetings, the more useful I discovered it to be. There is a deaf man in my neighborhood, and he was so happy to have me sign to him.”

Some were surprised at unintended benefits. “It made me feel more connected with people who have disabilities,” said Medina McAllister. “Who wouldn’t want someone to speak their language with? That kind of thing is important.”

For many, the value of learning sign is clear, but they also found that they enjoy the social aspect of the club.

“The club is very inviting, and there are new people joining weekly,” Kathryn Haze said. “People hear about it from friends, and learning a new language is

By Hannah Bell • Cub Reporter

fun and challenging.

It’s good for everyone to know because you never know when you may need it,” Haze said. “It has given me more confidence in my ability to sign and has given me something that my friends and I can all relate to and talk 1 about.”

2 1) A club member concentrates while learning the new signs. 2) Kathryn Haze and Vivi Nguyen sit at their desks and sign back to Mr. Oliver during a club meeting.

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Saving the planet? We do that.

Eco Club makes the Hill a bit greener with a marker recycling campaign

E 1 1) Mrs. Stark presents the new flyer to the Eco Club members, explaining what their new project will be.

2) A member of Eco Club reads the new flyer. The new task will be to create new recycling standards at the Hill.

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co Club is an organization of like minded students who want to make Foothill High a greener and more environmentally-friendly school.

Headed by Mrs. Christina Stark, the students have plans to promote recycling old markers, create recycling boxes for teachers, and even intend to talk to the school district about converting the lunch trays to a biodegradable material.

“Our goals for this club are to make our world more sustainable and to educate people on how to recycle,” said club president Emily Lovino. “For now, this club has a long way to go before I can say it has made a difference, but our message has spread around, and I feel that that makes

some difference.”

Eco Club stands out among other clubs because of how much its members truly care about the issues they discuss. “What makes the club unique is the amount of effort people put in to be involved in making a difference,” said club secretary Jodelyn Joseph. “I have always expressed an interest about the impact we humans have on the environment.”

This club has high hopes and big goals but currently lacks the funding required to fully realize them, which is why, in late November and early December they plan to host a fundraiser, selling handmade reusable grocery bags to encourage people to reuse and recycle.

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LOADING Why online high school is not a long-term answer to a good education

By Dustin Jensen • Cub-Reporter

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lot of students have thought about taking school online at Nevada Virtual Academy (NVVA). I am here to tell you to stay at your regular school as long as you can and cherish that education.

I know what you’re thinking. Why should I believe this guy? Obviously, he is here at Foothill, so what does he know?

Before I came to Foothill, I did online school for two years. Those two years were bad for several reasons.

First, teachers never graded assignments, so my grade was always bad, and more impor-

tantly, I never knew if I was actually learning the material or not, since I never received feedback. In addition, it was challenging to learn new things with no face to face teaching. Learning from a real, live teacher, is much better.

Online school is supposed to be there to help those who need an alternative to traditional school, but the lack of feedback creates a struggle which can lead to low motivation because you never know how you’re doing. While none of us really like when we get critical feedback from a teacher, it’s still better than NO feedback at all.

We started online school because my family thought it would be a better fit timewise.

It was challenging to get to school on time since we lived too close for a bus route, and my mom had to leave for work at 5 a.m., but it was still over a mile and a half to walk to school.

The first year was OK, but in June and August of 2018, my mom had a seizure and brain surgery. My sister and I had to do a lot more around the house and help my mom with a lot of things, which cut into some of our learning time, and she was also our learning coach, so she was not as avail-

able to help us like she was prior to the surgery, and this made it harder since we now had no one to help us when we had questions. Counselors at NVVA tried to help my sister and I, but it became more like extra pressure from them, which didn’t help. No one from the school ever came to the house to help us, and it was a struggle to understand everything on our own. You can ask questions online, but many of them don’t get answered because there’s 97 kids in one class, and the teacher can’t get to all the questions during the live lesson.

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27 Online School, continued from page 26 During the first quarter of this year, we moved, and that allowed us to have bus service to Foothill, so we withdrew from NVVA. It has been a positive change. Many of the students and teachers on Foothill’s campus have been nice. It’s a better school than virtual high school, and I want to thank my teachers because they have been very helpful.

As you can tell, online school is different than public school.

The two main differences are grading and face to face learning.

For online school, the grading takes two weeks and even after the two weeks, they end up forgetting to grade the assignments.

“The atmosphere was not the best, and it could be improved by face-to-face learning,” said my sister, Destiny, who took online school with me. “Some teachers were nice, and some were terribly rude, and it was tough. I think it’s cool that we were able to go to public school again because of the socializing as well. The online process is very tedious and difficult and hard to adjust to.”

In public school, it takes teachers no more than two days to grade anything, and it’s a relief. I am doing much better now in my classes, and having real teachers has helped a lot.

Having no face to face learning becomes a pain. The teachers sometimes go too fast, and you can’t keep up or get them to slow down or repeat something, especially when some people need more help than others.

So, if you have a choice, stay in regular school. Online classes can be helpful for those who might need it temporarily, but it’s not the best replacement for a traditional education.

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There are some pretty strange national days throughout the year, but how do they become national days?

The National Days of the year are sometimes really random or interesting, and you wonder, “How did they come up with this day, and how did it get made a national day of the year?” The website nationaldaycalendar.com gets requests from companies, groups, or individuals requesting a national day being added to their calendar, and only a select few make it through.

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The Good Life Club A new club encourages positivity and leadership at the Hill

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llie Gonzales gets everyone seated in preparation for her speech. Today, the subject is being a good leader and staying positive, and her hopes are high that her message will reach kids across Foothill.

The Good Life Club is a new club at Foothill that promotes leadership in classrooms and in daily life. The club features a speech every week, each one talking about being kinder and spreading your light.

“Last year, the club was called Legacy Leadership Club,” said Gonzales. “We wanted to make this club because when you walk around the school, you see so many kids in need and so many who are sad. We wanted to make a difference by showing kids that life can be so much more than that. We really just want to

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spread positivity and love to the kids who go here and kids around the valley.”

At club meetings, attendees will usually play a game, eat food and listen to a talk given by one of the club’s officers. As the club grows, officers also hope that the club will turn into a safe space for students on campus.

“It’s really important to us that students find a place where they can belong,” said historian Cade Neilson. “Even if it is just a club at school, we really want to plant seeds in students that will make them happier. Some statistics are really unsettling to us, and we really just want to tone down a lot of these things. I’d say our overall goal is to increase general happiness and make it so that students actually want to come to school.”

Last year, the club saw great success in

4 attendance and in difference making. The club will regularly participate in community service and in the general bettering of the community, both throughout the valley and at Foothill. Service done through the club may be used for personal NHS hours. As the club gets started, all students are invited to attend. Meetings are every other Wednesday in room 701.

1. Gabby Yurek laughs as a meeting comes to a close.

“Seeing where it started and where it’s come has been really cool,” said Yurek. “I can’t wait to see how it progresses and helps around the school and valley. Photo by Kaylee Schwurack 2. Allie Gonzales speaks during a club meeting. “It’s been great to promote kindness and positivity,” she explained. “I really feel like we can make a change in our community.” Photo by Kaylee Schwurack 3. A group talks in the quad during the club’s kickoff in September.

Photo by Kaylee Schwurack 4. Jacob Gonzales talks to a student about the club. “It was really cool to get it started last year, and I’m really excited for it to take off,” explained Gonzales. “I think people are going to really enjoy the club and notice a difference as it evolves.”

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Food that’s like no other A review of the famous new restaurant the stove

By Chris Jimenez • Cub Reporter

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fter a long wait, I was able to sit down and enjoy a brunch at the recently-opened The Stove, a restaurant which has already won multiple awards, including Best of Las Vegas. The Stove is on the pricey side of the spectrum, but the food is worth it.

While waiting for my food, I was able to take in the atmosphere, and it has this new hipster vibe that works well with the music they have playing. As the food arrived, I was served with a welcoming smile, and polite greeting. I was blown away by everything I tried, and at how excellent each item was. The waffles

from the chicken and waffles had a perfect fluff and tasted like a sweet cloud. The chicken not only had so many different flavors but also was a perfect temperature, so the meat just fell off with every bite.

The Stove’s main flaw is the wait time to get in. I understand that the popularity of the restaurant is making it harder to have people seated in a reasonable amount of time, but a wait time of over an hour can be heartbreaking, especially when all I’d heard was how amazing their food has been.

After eating at The Stove, just hearing the name can make anyone’s mouth water.

Not only did they surpass expectations with their food, but their service was great, with the waiters having a great attitude and being as fast as possible at bringing The Stove’s mouthwatering food to my table.

2 1) A mounting stack of chicken and waffles from the new restaurant. 2) A crossover between breakfast and dinner eggs and steak.

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How the commute to Foothill is harder for some kids due to road construction

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ou are on your way to school, going down the route you normally take when you see cones and light boards telling you to move aside to another lane. The next thing you see is a long line of cars and workers and excavators at work on the lane you typically take. It’s all over the city, but recently this nearly-annual road work has come to Horizon Drive.

Horizon is a main road that connects to Boulder Highway and a few other important streets along the way. One of them is College Drive and another is Greenway Road, which

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connects to Heather Drive.

The road is in need of repaving, as it is one of the busiest streets close to downtown. Water pipes, lines, and cables are also in need of replacing.

If you live north of Foothill, you have to take this road, and the back up of traffic due to lane closures is frustrating. “It’s really slow and causes traffic [to build up],” said student Isaac Godinez. “It can make it harder to get to places, especially school, and can make you late”.

The buildup of traffic can seriously impact students, as they may be late to school in the morning

despite leaving on time.

On the other hand, some students are hopeful about this renovation. “It’s bad right now, but when it’s done, the road will be much easier to drive on,” said student Brandon Fender.

The work on Horizon is the same as every other road. With better paved roads and new pipes and cables, the road will not only be better to drive on but will also provide the infrastructure needed to support the businesses located on the street. The work on Horizon is set to be done on the December 15.

Workers replace cable and sewer lines. “It’s pretty inconvenient,” said Bailey Trodahl. “It makes it hard to get to school on time since it gets so backed up, especially in the morning.” The construction runs from Horizon and Pacific and continues down to Boulder Highway. Photo by Paul Castillo

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Lacrosse Club goes legit Ayla Thompson • Staff Writer

reshman Kaelin Quarles rushes across the grass, stick in hand. Quarles has played lacrosse for seven years and has

plenty of experience to help out with the new club, advised by Mr. Paul Rapant.

“Lacrosse is growing fast,” said Quarles. “It is at other schools, so I was happy to see that Foothill was finally joining in.”

The club first began when Rapant discussed the idea with some of his students, and with positive feedback, he put his plan into motion.

Starting out with basics, such as learning how to pass, catch and pick up balls with the lacrosse stick, the club will eventually learn the rules and how to play the game.

Sophomore Peter DelGiorno also has played lacrosse before, and enjoys meeting new people and playing the game. “I am very intrigued 1 and excited for the spring sea-

son,” said DelGiorno. “Right now, we’re mostly just playing catch and doing our best to prepare ourselves for the spring season.”

The club didn’t just accept people who had experience, but beginners as well. Sophomore Kylie Vazquez started lacrosse this year. “I decided to join the club because a few of my friends were in it, and it seemed like a fun way to hang out,” said Vazquez.

Junior Gray Button had previously played lacrosse in sixth grade. “It’s the only sport that fits me,” said Button. “More people should definitely join. It’s a great way to relieve stress and anxiety from school.”

2 1) Kylie Vazquez scoops the ball up with her stick, taking part in the club’s drills. “This is my first experience with lacrosse, but I still really enjoy it,” said Vazquez. Photo by Leigh Quarles 2) Junior Gray Button stands ready as club members participate in drills and scrimmages.

“This club is perfect for anyone who has played lacrosse or anyone who wants to start,” said Button.

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Girls hoops begins

Communication is key to winning this season

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he girls basketball team lost their first game 20-51 to a tough Liberty team Nov. 27 in a matchup that let them evaluate where their strengths and weaknesses lie.

The girls have been testing their skills and playing fall league against other schools as well.

“Fall league went well and got us mentally prepared for the season, ” Alpine Williams and Ryan Jenkins said.

The girls said they work together well, and that a little communication goes a long way. According to the players, last year’s team could have communicated better, and they feel it is key for this year, and the girls have been showing more of it every day.

One of the ways they’ve chosen to communicate is through positive reinforcement. For example, the girls give each other high fives, even when

by Neve’a Smith • Cub Reporter

they miss a shot, and they call out each other’s names during games.

“I am very proud of the girls who came to practice every day and showed that they wanted to be here,” said coach Paul Desantis. “They all have been doing their best.”

The girls have been working on wall shots, line shots and the way they position their feet when shooting.

“I’m proud of the Varsity girls and their progress so far and for all their effort during pre-season,” said Desantis.

As the season progresses, the girls will look to supplement their communication with solid skills that will give them the chance to put some W’s on the board.

During intramurals, Alpine Williams guards Tifani Hall. “Basketball is like math; if you don’t get the problem right, then you have to start all over again,” said Williams. Photo by Neve’a Smith

December 2018