Auburn Riverside Student Voice June 9, 2015 • VOLUME 20 • ISSUE #7
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Opinion
InFlight June 9, 2015
Former relationships create angst through messaging texting you was a good idea is beyond anything you can understand. The Your phone goes off, the front nerve they had to have to screen flashes and a prominent scroll down to your name, “DO NOT RESPOND” rolls create a message, and write across with a notification for a out a story they thought text message below it. It’s your ex, would have enough of a and they’re looking for advice. The sob aspect, and a pleadreal kicker is that your ex is asking ing undertone that would you for relationship advice, when make you help them is you haven’t looked their way in beyond me. Somehow, it months. works. It’s a wretched feeling, and With a deep sigh you nothing good can ever come from go into a spiel you would an ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend give any old friend, betexting you. Nothing on Earth cause you know that even is worse than them asking you though you really want to to help them with a relationship block their number and they’re building while you’ve been press the play button on PHOTO BY DYLAN JOHNSTON sitting at home watching Law and season eight, you still care It seems as though everyone has a few numbers that they can’t seem to move Order: SVU for 15 hours. for them on some level. themselves to block, but still want to avoid. They may say that they would Deep, deep, deep...very have avoided texting you if they deep down. Maybe. could, or say they know that they shouldn’t help but want to fix their problems. Which After the conversation is over though, have, but regardless of the circumstances, may just be the worst part about all of it. the worst part isn’t knowing that they’re goWhatever drove them to believe that ing off to apply your master advice to their they’re being polite and sincere; you can’t
Alyssa Ferry Staff Reporter
new significant other, it’s thinking, hey, if somebody had given them this great advice when we were together, maybe we might still be on the phone for five hours before bed. You’re like a relationship hero. Yet this is generally the moment when the doubt sets in, the asking around and reassurance that you’re still better than their new girl/boyfriend, and afterward asking your friends if you responded appropriately to the situation. They’ll agree, however their anger will be much more severe than your own. At least Netflix can convince you that heroes always get the happy ending. I feel like there should be some sort of acceptable way to tell someone that you hate their guts and never want to see their name on your phone again. Maybe one day we’ll concoct something that will convey the message. Although maybe a new ideal could be set up that makes texting an ex you’re not on good terms with a horrible decision. In the meantime, I should probably start ending on better terms with people I simply can’t avoid every day for the rest of my life.
Religious extremism shown through protests, ideals De’Ja Heard Staff Reporter Religious extremism is taboo to many people. Religious radicalism is not just in one religion; in fact, in almost every religion there is at least one group of extremists. Radicals are people who will go to any lengths to enforce what they believe. They do this by holding riots, marches, or even killing people to show that they are powerful and strong. Many believe that terrorism and radicalism are tied together, but that is not always the case. Many people don’t understand this, and think the reason for terrorist attacks is always religion. The main reason terrorist
InFlight editor-in-chief Jessica Perez business manager Alyssa Ferry photographer Sara Koenig cover illustration Alyssa Ferry adviser Patrick Swenson
seniors:
Mackenzie Brown Jesse Eisenbacher Cameron Fairchild Jude Hanno Karlee Johnson Dylan Johnston Kinsey Miller
staff reporters: Aaron Baker Alyssa Ferry De’Ja Heard Sara Koenig Sasha Terry Jessica Perez
taught is that you should attacks happen today is because love others. Religious one country may not agree with radicals often forget that another country’s politics. principle and just exBaptists are one group of express their hate towards tremists, who have a very strong homosexuals. dislike of LGBT and Jews. They Generally, religious have protested against Jews, extremists are sick peoCatholics, and gays. The reason ple who twist the words why Baptists don’t like Jews is of the Bible to benefit because the Jews killed Jesus. themselves and to supReligions need to underport what they personstand that just because others ally believe. Extremists might have a different belief PHOTO COURTESY CREATIVE COMMONS LICENSE, WIKIPEDIA.ORG want others to believe than them, it doesn’t mean they can’t respect the other person’s It’s not uncommon to see people picketing and holding up signs to express their opin- that what Jesus really meant back then, and views. ions on current events, but extremists often express hate and encourage radicalism. what they personally beAnother topic that comes lieve. into play is gays. Many religious radicals go In my opinion, the people who encourout and protest against gays and write hate- and telling them that they are going to hell, ful things on their signs, such as, “Gays are doesn’t make you a better person, and that’s age religious extremism are weak and powerless people. going to hell,” and horrible things similar to not helping you get to heaven. In many religions, the belief that is that. Protesting against the gay community , InFlight policies InFlight is compiled by the student newspaper staff at Auburn Riverside High School, 501 Oravetz Road, Auburn, WA 98092. The InFlight staff strives to maintain accurate and objective reporting for our stories. However, opinion stories are included. Any commentary which is signed by the author accounts for his or her opinion only, and not necessarily that of anyone else on staff. An unsigned editorial reflects the majority opinion of the InFlight staff. InFlight accepts student, faculty, and community members’ letters to the editor,
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A tribute to senior Dylan Johnston, a valuable staff reporter obsessed with shoes. All of our seniors will be missed, but not forgotten.
Opinion
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Teenage jobs prove good for values, responsibility De’Ja Heard Staff Reporter It’s that time of year when high school students start looking for summer jobs, and
to make major cash. Working during the summer is great for high school students. In the summer we have time to work and hang out with friends, meaning we have bank to spend. Summer jobs are great for
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students looking to gain responsibility and independence, but in some cases it doesn’t work out. Many teenagers make bad decisions on what to spend their money on. For example, I worked all summer and made 2,000 dollars and now all I have is 100 dollars and a lot of clothes. The biggest mistake most teens with jobs make, is not putting money into their savings account. Summer jobs don’t last forever, so students should always save some money for a rainy day. If you want to go out with your friends, limit how much you can spend, and make sure you have extra money to spend. Many students ask, “What do I have to do to get a job?” The first thing that you should do is make a cover letter, and a resume. These two documents show why you are qualified to get the job you are applying for. If it is your first time applying for a job, I advise you to add computer skills and math skills to your resume. Adding these skills to your resume shows that you are educated or working towards getting your diploma. One key feature you must add to your resume are your references. Your references must include: a personal reference, professional one, and a teacher or coach. Having these three references will help you because it shows how outgoing you are, and they can
verify that you have the skills you claimed to have on your resume. Summer jobs aren’t just for making money, you also make friends that you never thought you would make. There might be kids from your school that you don’t talk to, but by working closely with them they might become a good friend of yours. One thing I hate about summer jobs is that they don’t last long. They usually start in June and go until August. In that time frame you only get about three checks. That is barely anything, and it sucks. However the positive side to having a summer job is that you have time to work overtime and make some extra money. I believe that summer jobs help keep teens out of trouble, and they give teens something to do over summer break. It also helps build relationships with many new people, and shows students the real value of money. Summer jobs have a good side to them and a bad side, in the end, the money you make is always worth it. Having a job is a big responsibility, so if you are planning on getting one, make sure that you have time to work and that you’re doing something you don’t mind putting effort into.
Racism still prominent in different forms Jessica Perez Editor-in-Chief Racism has been a problem for several generations, and it is still a huge problem in society today. Hundreds of people, not just dark-skinned, experience racism every day. I remember the first day my younger brother went to a new school. He told me that many of the darker skinned students made fun of the white kids, simply because of their race. These are elementary school kids, and already at that age they were discriminating. Racism is not a trait passed down through generations; it is a behavior people learn and teach to their family. This is why racism is still a problem today. Over the years, there have been many equal rights movements for people of different races. You would’ve thought that today having equal rights for all races would set people straight and cause them to realize that all people are the same. According to dosomething.org’s slam racism campaign, in 2012, 51 percent of Americans expressed anti-black sentiments in a poll—a 3 percent increase from 2008. Instead of racism fading away and becoming less of a problem over the years, the problem has actually increased. I think our generation needs to be the one to look past skin color and actually try
to change the way people treat each other. I mean we are all human, and we all deserve to be treated like humans. Police brutality towards other races has also increased and has caused protests to break out all over the United States. “You do still hear stories on the news about policemen harassing African Americans,” senior Anel Reyes said. “It is still a big deal in society, and I think it’s something that will never really go away.” No one has the right to make another human being feel like trash, because of something they have no control over. That’s as ridiculous as not liking a person because they don’t own an iPad. When someone is racist towards a person it can affect that person’s self-esteem and character. Also, if they experience racism from the same race various times, it could cause them to be racist towards that race. It is a cycle that never ends. A poll revealed that 63 percent of students have experienced racism, either at school or elsewhere. School should be a safe place where students can come to learn without feeling discriminated against. Making someone feel inferior due to their race at school can lead them to believe they are not good enough to graduate or to have a good career. Discrimination towards others is just like bullying; in fact, I think I can go far enough to say it is bullying, if it is experi-
enced regularly. It can have the same outcomes in the end and we all know they are never good outcomes.
Racism can be seen in many different forms. Although racism has existed since the late 1600s, the forms it’s seen in have definitely been molded. There’s a concept called “white privilege,” which is just one form of racism. “White privilege” is a term for societal privileges that benefit white people beyond what is commonly experienced by the non-white people under the same social, political, or economic circumstances. That is the biggest form in which racism is seen in today’s society. Many dark-skinned people find themselves complaining about this all the time, while white people claim it’s not a real concept. In fact it is a real concept, and it often used by other whites to shame dark-skinned people and make them feel unsuccessful. Racism is an ugly thing to have in one’s heart, and it doesn’t help anything or anyone. The best we can all do is be mindful about the way we treat others. At the end of the day, we’re all the same PHOTO COURTESY CREATIVE COMMONS LICENSE, FLICKR.COM no matter what race, because we During a protest, this man chose to protest against racist be- are all made up of the same flesh and bones. liefs.
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InFlight June 9, 2015
Art and film winners recognized for achievements Jessica Perez Editor-in-Chief Ravens have yet again brought school pride in winning several awards in the art show and in the film festival. The 2015 film festival winners are Rachael Skaggs, Jesse Keges, and Spencer Stromberg in third place for their film called, Colors. Jonah Zucati, and Kelly Mossman won second place for their entry What Would Your Hands Say about You? The first place winners of the film festival are Kyle Porter and Trey Marez for their film, Synechdoche. In the art show, many awards were won. “A Simple Day” by Christopher Fenton won third place. James Lear won second place for his entry, “A Land Far Away.” The first place winner in photography was Jonathan Casey for his entry, “Holiness in the Lord.” Another competition was black and white drawing. There was a tie for third place between Hannah Juth’s piece, “In Bloom,” and Hanah Lee’s piece, “Chopin’s Dream in C Sharp Minor.” Omar Tafolla won second place for his piece “Jordana Brewster.” The first place winner was Gabriella Gonzalez-Yoxtheimer for her piece “Green Thumb.” In the color drawing category Francisco Marquez won third place for his piece,
“Edith.” Allison Bantigue won second place for her piece, “Illuminated Forest.” The first place winner for color drawing was Omar Tafolla for his piece, “Nissan GTR.” In painting, Gabriella GonzalezYoxtheimer won third place for her painting, “Beso de la Luna.” Kasaiya Alaalatoa won second place for his painting, “Sunday Morning.” Hanah Lee was the first place winner in painting for her entry “Water + Ink.” In computer art, “Water Spirit” by Allison Bantigue won third place. In second place was Andriezl Juangco’s entry “Evergreen.” The first place winner was Jalen Forward for his entry, “Chimerical.” In mixed media, the entry, “Poussey Washington” by Mikayla Freeborn won third place. In second place, Josephine Dalrymple for her untitled entry. The first place winner was Natasha Lassak for her entry, “Pansymonium.” In sculpture and 3D art, the third place winner was Cameron Gentry for his piece, “Medusa.” In second place, “Sleepy Dragon” by Maria Lukes. In first place, Angela Phommavong’s and Conner Wate’s entries tied.
For the jewelry category, “Jag-Flight,” made by Cholwe Munge won third place. Kirsten Johnson won second place for her piece, “Feather.” Cameron Gentry won first place for his piece, “Fornax.” Many students mentioned previously, and a few others, won people’s choice awards.
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Bottom Left from left to right: Jalen Forward, Kyle Porter, and Hannah Lee. Top from left to right: Conner Gentry, Omar Tafolla, Angela Phommavongs, Trey Marez.
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ASB wraps up year through fundraisers, celebrations Sasha Terry Staff Reporter The ASB officers this year are wrapping up their work and the seniors are preparing to graduate. Next year’s ASB officers are going to put in a lot of work and dedicate their time to promote spirit and lend a helping hand to others. This year’s ASB officers held many fundraisers, such as TOLO, the food drive, winter wishes, and the pancake breakfast. The school developed a safe atmosphere, and ASB tried to make everyone feel included, make a difference, and help one another. ASB officer junior Aso Atafua has many hopes and ideas for next year that will shape the Raven community. Atafua’s hopes for next year include reaching out towards the community and encouraging students to fundraise for the school. “I want to see more spirit and see something new from PHOTO BY SASHA TERRY
PHOTO COURESTY MERI BENEDICT
Top: ASB says good-bye to current members of office. Bottom Right: June Uiki works hard during zero period for ASB.
our school,” Atafua said. ASB put on the pancake breakfast last month, which raised over 800 dollars. This fundraiser was for Invest Education, which pays for our school’s supplies and lunches. Many students paid three dollars for pancakes to contribute to this fundraiser. Junior Isabelle Creighton is excited to help improve the school next year. “I want to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and academically successful,” Creighton said. Senior June Uiki is graduating this week and she hopes next year’s ASB officers will be able to improve the school by using fundraisers and creating exciting assemblies for the student body. Uiki believes ASB will accomplish, “every single project that we talked about but didn’t do.” She believes that this year started off rocky but progressed after meetings and fundraisers. Uiki also hopes that ASB will be able to “spice their ideas and projects up” next year. The ASB exec board is putting together the senior assembly. This event will be held on Friday June 12. It will feature a slideshow of the seniors and the memories they’ve made at ARHS. The slideshow will be something the senior class will be able to cherish together. The senior Raven Walk will follow after the senior farewell assembly. The seniors will be able to cherish their last moments together at school as they walk down the halls, as a student, for the last time. As we say farewell to the ASB seniors this year we look to our fall ASB officers to lead the school next year. They will try to accomplish goals and get ideas from students about what they’d like to see and what could be changed in the community.
News 5 Washington Warped Tour to hit Auburn Auburn Riverside High School
Jessica Perez Editor-in-Chief
The rules require the doner to be at least 16 to donate blood. Warped Tour 2015 is coming to Warped Tour also has the White River Ampitheater in Aua way to keep guests from burn on August 8. Doors will open at waiting in the general ad11 a.m. This year the featured band mission line. To not wait for Warped Tour is Matchbook Roin general admission line, mance, an American rock band from donate three canned goods, Poughkeepsie. This year’s line up ingive a 5 dollar donation, or a cludes bands or artists such as Askused cell phone to Feed Our ing Alexandria, Never Shout Never, Children NOW! A Skip Bless the Fall, Escape the Fate, Beauthe Line wristband will be tiful Bodies, Family Force 5, Have given to those who donate. Mercy, While She Sleeps, and much The tent will be located near more. Also this year, Pierce the Veil the Skip the Line flag at the has agreed to play at every Warped main gates. Tour location. A smart thing to do, General admission, including and something Warped fees, is 50 dollars. Ticketmaster has Tour recommends, is to artickets available at over 3,200 WalPHOTO COURTESY OF CREATIVE COMMONS, WIKIMEDIA.COM rive at the venue prepared. mart locations, as well as select Si- The Warped Tour is a big musical festival that occurs every year, and comes to Washington each year. Auburn’s White River Their official website mon malls, Kroger’s, and Giant Ea- Ampitheater has been a popular locale for the tour for many years. says to take things such as gle’s. Those tickets usually take three a waterbottle and a snack, a to six weeks to come in the mail, and it is recommended a reverse daycare tent for parents to relax and get away from sharpie for autographs, sunscreen and comfortable shoes. they be bought ahead of time. the heat. There will be cool beverages for parents to drink The schedule for the bands playing will not be set until If have a parent is accompanying a minor, Warped Tour while they wait, but this tent closes at 6 p.m. the day of the show. Warped Tour recommends guests arhas complimentary parent admissions passes avaliable. If attendees are planning to arrive early and want a rive to the venue early to see the schedule posted by the big This guardian must be at least 28 years of age to get backstage pass, Music Saves Lives is offering a backstage inflatable at the main VANS tent. the parent admission. If the parent accompaning the minor wristband for the first 100 ticket holders to donate blood. doesn’t enjoy the types of music being played, there will be
Teen Tix: the pocket-sized Seattle art scene Sara Koenig Staff Reporter Teen Tix is a company that has recently grown in popularity. Through Teen Tix, one can view Broadway musicals, famous ballets, and almost any kind of art performance or gallery for only 5 dollars a ticket. The Teen Tix program was created with many Seattle arts program partners. Anyone between the ages of 13 and 19 can get a free pass that will let the guest into all kinds of art exhibitions throughout any of the numerous Teen Tix partners. Some of the places included in this program are the Seattle Art Museum, Pacific Science Center, Fifth Avenue Theatre, A Contemporary Theatre, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and well
over a dozen more. The full list is on their website at www. teentix.org. The rules are, you pay the day you attend the performance or gallery, and it’s first come, first serve, so if one wishes to obtain good seats then it’s recommened one arrives early. One must also bring a form of identification that includes a birthday, along with a Teen Tix pass, and the 5 dollar fee. This is required because the ticket office asks to check birthdays so that they may verify that the guest is in fact a teen. One can access the Teen Tix pass online and print it out. This pass is not a part of the 5 dollar fee, and it is
free. This means that anyone between the ages of 13 and 19 can easily access numerous art performances and exhibits. A few exhibits that will be offered throughout the summer are ‘Can’t Look Away: the Lure of Horror Film,’ ‘Fantasy Worlds of Myth and Magic,’ ‘We Are 12,’ and ‘Infinite Worlds of Science Fiction,’ through the Experience Music Project. Also offered will be the exhibit ‘What’s Up Doc? The Animation of Chuck Jones.’ If seeing the inside of museums isn’t your goal, there are plenty of other things to see: musicals and plays, operas and ballets, even small improvisation groups. Some plays that will be open during the summer include The Boyfriend, a romantic spoof set in the 1920s, open June 12 through 27. For those of you with an interest in antiwar postmodern literature adaptations, Slaughterhouse Five, opens June 12 and goes until July 3. If you’re into classic theatre then Grease, opens July 8 and will be open until August 9. September 25 through October 24 a newspin on the classic Dracula will be showing.
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InFlight: Are you looking forward to sophomore year? CH: Yes. InFlight: If you could have a superpower, what would it be? CH: Flying. InFlight: What is your favorite household pet? CH: Dog. InFlight: If you could speak any language what would it be? CH: Spanish. InFlight: What is your least favorite color? CH: Black. InFlight: What is your favorite restaurant? CH: Red Robin. InFlight: How often do you read InFlight? CH: Not very often. InFlight: Are you looking forward to any upcoming movies? CH: Insurgent.
InFlight: Are you looking forward to junior year? CN: Yes and no. InFlight: What’s your favorite animal? CN: A griffin. InFlight: How often do you go to the gym? CN: Every other day. InFlight: Who is your favorite music artist? CN: I don’t have one. InFlight: If you could move to any city, where would you go? CN: Somewhere in Australia. InFlight: Do you drive? CN: Yes. InFlight: What is your dream job? CN: I have no clue. InFlight: What do you do with your free time? CN: Fish, hang out with my friends, mud in my truck. InFlight: What is your dream car? CN: A monster truck.
InFlight: Are you looking forward to senior year? MV: Yes. InFlight: If you could visit anywhere, where would you go? MV: Italy. InFlight: Do you prefer to use Apple or Microsoft products? MV: Apple. InFlight: What are some of your hobbies? MV: Arts and Swim and Dive. InFlight: Do you have any sibilings? MV: Yes, one older brother. InFlight: Are you involved in any extracurricular activities? MV: Yes, waterpolo. InFlight: If you could tell the world anything about yourself, what would it be? MV: I’m friendly and open to ideas.
InFlight: What are you planning to do after high school? KJ: I’m going to Green River. InFlight: What will you miss about high school? KJ: The dances and some people. InFlight: Who’s your favorite muppet? KJ: Miss Piggy for sure. InFlight: What is your dream job? KJ: Pediatrician. InFlight: Where’s your favorite place to be? KJ: Outside. InFlight: Who’s your bestfriend? KJ: Stephanie Riley. InFlight:What is your best feature? KJ: My smile. InFlight: What are your plans for summer vacation? KJ: A roadtrip to Oregon to see my favorite band in concert.
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ing biochemisty at UW with hopes of getting into the school’s medical program.
“High school is such a journey, and it’s important to find the right people to share it with. Don’t forget to always be kind, because you never know what battles others are fighting.” -K.N.
Corbin Smith Future Plans:
“It’s worth it to go big in high school. Try hard in your classes, go to events, try new things. I promise, you won’t regret it.”-C.S.
Gerardo Cisneros
Attending BYU in the fall with plans to study international business.
Future Plans: Play-
ing rugby in a men’s league and going to Green River in the fall.
“Growing up isn’t easy. If you have the chance to just be a kid, take the advantage. Don’t grow up faster than you have to.”-G.C.
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Class of 2015 raises 2.5 million dollars in scholarship winnings.
Brianna McCall will be attending Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts in the fall. She received a full tuition scholarship for $48,000 a year, and simply has to pay for room and board. “They have a really good biology program,” McCall said. McCall chose Smith College, an all girl’s school, because she feels it’s inclusive. “It’s good for girls going into STEM,” McCall said.
Charles Gulotta accepted his entrance into West Point United States Military Academy. Four years at West Point costs him no money at all, as the academy is free so long as he serves 5 years in the military after graduation. “It has a good engineering program... and it’s free! After graduation I’m guaranteed a job in whatever branch I choose,” Gulotta said. He turned down a full ROTC scholarship to Virginia Tech for this opportunity.
How many scholarships did you apply for?
Ten or more 12%
None 18%
Five to Ten 28% In mid-August, Carson Heilborn will be packing up and moving out to Albuquerque, New Mexico where she’ll be attending the University of New Mexico. Heilbord recieved a full ride scholarship, including room and board, for her achievements in volleyball. She will play for UNM’s volleyball team next year. “When I visited, I just loved the team and the coaches and the way they run their program,” Heilborn said.
Five or less 42%
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Twins: unique, underrated, stuck together forever Sasha Terry Staff Reporter Twins experiences together and apart identify who they are. Their differences from other siblings determine what traits they will have and how they react to situations. Psychology teacher Damiah Saloy believes that nature and nurture could affect twins in many ways. “Nature has a strong influence on twins. Genetic programs affect how people behave in different ways. Nurture can define their traits,” Saloy said. When twins are born and separated after birth, they may be affected mentally. “The traits make them similar but they don’t have the same emotional connections.” Saloy said. Sophomores Cameron and Cody Zipp are identical twins and they believe they are similar to each other but have different personalities. “We were a cell that was broken in two which makes us similar,” Cody Zipp said. “We react to things differently. Our perspectives depend on what’s going on in a situation. When someone is having a conversation with us, sometimes we will say the exact words at the same time.” The Zipps, as their friends call them, do almost everything together. Whether it comes to sports or other activities, they are always working together. Cameron Zipp believes that he and his brother sometimes have the same mindset of a solution to a problem. “We know when a story will end or begin. We both
have the same ideas,” Cameron Zipp said. Sophomores Kerry and Keegan Dolan are fraternal twins. Both believe they have similarities and differences that make them unique. Keegan Dolan has met many of his friends through sports, and he believes that he has twice as many friends since he and his sister share the same friends. “It’s awesome being a twin because we can share the same experiences and interests,” Keegan Dolan said. Kerry Dolan thinks Keegan is more determined, and that she is more social. She believes that her life would be different if she didn’t have a twin. “I don’t know if I would be the person I am today without him,” Kerry Dolan said. Whether it's laughing at each others jokes or participating in the same sports, twins always have one another. Twins are able to reflect their personalities by sharing some of the same interests and sharing experiences.
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In the picture on the left, sophomore Kerry Dolan is on the top and sophmore Keegan Dolan is on the bottom. In the picture above, sophomore Cody Zipp is on the left and sophmore Cameron Zipp is on the right.
PHOTO CREDIT KERRY DOLAN
Summer break
95% Students share their opinion on current topics and pop culture
Graduation
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The seniors are ready to graduate and get out in the real world. No one can stop them now.
Warped tour
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A lot of the student population doesn’t know what Warped Tour is, or is not looking forward to being pushed into mosh pits.
The school year is ending, and summer is quickly approaching. Deep down inside we all want summer break to come a little bit faster.
Traveling
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The majority of the student population will be going to different vacation spots once school ends.
4th of July
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4th of July is on its way and students are looking forward to spending time with family and watching fireworks.
Bonfires
71%
Bonfires are a summer favorite and the majority of the student population is looking forward to attending them.
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InFlight June 9, 2015
Anxiety proves difficult for sufferers to cope Alyssa Ferry Staff Reporter Anxiety is a common feeling many people encounter at some point in their lives. Living with an anxiety disorder is constantly having the achy stomach and sweaty hands for the majority of the day. Others don’t quite understand how normal situations are a trigger, but in truth, it’s deeper than having to make a phone call or standing up in front of the class to present. This disorder interferes with everyday life. Dealing with anxiety every day is stressful. The looming of responsibilities overhead is the greatest stressor. Dealing with anxiety is something that must be practiced. A person with anxiety must be comfortable with the people around them at all times to avoid a breakdown. When someone with anxiety asks for a favor, don’t reprimand them or roll eyes at the immaturity you may see; chances are, they feel guilty for asking already. Some tasks that become difficult with anxiety include but are not limited to, paying for items, making plans, asking for help, presenting, and confrontation. When these events or triggers occur, the body's reaction is immediate. These reactions can range anywhere from sweaty
hands to not feeling as though one can get a full breath. Helping friends with anxiety disorders is key to their well being. By asking what they need in order to feel in control, giving reassurance, and doing what they need to accomplish, you are giving them a clearer mind. Their symptoms will start to diminish, and they will be grateful for your assistance. Determining whether or not someone has anxiety is not easy. Many people suffer from slight nervousness around simple tasks. With anxiety, however, all fears are irrational. There is a persistent, excessive anxiety about normal events, not just tests and interviews. Those suffering with anxiety always fear for the worst, with the mind set that all events will end disastrously. Treatment isn’t a one-size-fits-all sweater. Some are able to deal with their anxiety through meditation, and breathing exercises. Others need safe activities, such as writing, reading, or just simple relief from their stressor. Living with a mental disorder is never easy, and learning how to deal with it is even more difficult. If you suffer from an mental disorder, don’t be afraid to ask for help from others.
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The stress from constantly worrying often becomes too much to handle, seeing as every day is a constant struggle for control and normality.
Low self worth paves road to eating disorders Aaron Baker Staff Reporter One of the most relevant mental disorders present in high schools are eating disorders. According to The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), societal pressures have led to many body image issues, and can end up ruining lives. Bulimia nervosa is a relatively common eating disorder that affects about two percent of women and less than one thousandth of a percent of men between the ages of 13 and 20. Christie Seligman, an employee at a clinic that works directly with sufferers of eating disorders and a mother to two students, commented on common characteristics of bulimic patients. “In [bulimia and binge eating disorder], rather than emotional overcontrol, teens often exhibit emotional undercontrol,” she said. “For example, overeating in order to cope with intense feelings or distress and then purging or harming/punishing oneself in order to cope with intense guilt/shame from having overate.” Bulimia nervosa generally manifests itself as binge eating, followed by the immediate purging and expulsion of all food consumed. Anorexia nervosa, a disorder similar to and often confused with bulimia
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Sufferers feel as though they’re chained down by their eating disorder, but can’t seem to find a key to get away from it.
nervosa, is categorized as an intense fear of weight gain, often to the point of starving oneself to attain a body that one perceives as perfect. “Teens with anorexia are exquisitely sensitive to emotions and seek to overcontrol feelings in an effort to not become overwhelmed by them,” Seligman said. “Controlling food and exercise, for example, can serve as a way to avoid or cope with emotional experiences that otherwise feel overwhelming.” Bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa differ primarily in the reaction one has to their fear of weight gain. A bulimic will
engage in a cycle of binging and purging, whereas an anorexic will simply avoid food altogether. According to NEDA, bulimics will often exhibit average or even above average weight for one’s age and gender. On the other hand, anorexics often lack muscle definition and tone, as well as body fat. A student at school, who has had their name withheld upon request, came to the news staff about their experience battling anorexia nervosa. Their experience started at a young age, following feelings of insecurity and low self esteem.
“In seventh grade, two guys would make [degrading] comments about my body. [Symptoms I experienced included] weight loss, fear of gaining weight, refusing to eat food and feelings of insecurity.” They always felt as if people noticed their weight before anything else. “I felt ugly. Whenever I would feel hungry, I would push past the pain because I wanted to be beautiful. It was an awful experience because I was not only causing damage physically, but mentally as well.” Their experience encouraged them to support students going through a similar challenge. “Your body does not define how beautiful you are,” they said. “The number you see on the scale is just a number and nothing more. Make a change in your life to be happy, because life is happening and you may be missing out.” Likewise, Seligman encouraged teens suffering from these disorders to think positively. “I want teens to know that help is available and that recovery is possible,” she said. “Recovery is about more than ‘just eating’, it is about discovering or rediscovering who you are, what makes life worth living, and how to have more joy in life while also being willing and able to experience all the different emotions. Recovery is hard, and you are worth it.”
Arts & Entertainment 13 Mad Max: Fury Road outpaces competition Auburn Riverside High School
Aaron Baker Staff Reporter George Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road set a new bar for action films. It is, without a doubt, one of the best films of the action genre ever made. In a dystopian world, Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne), a crazed despot, rules over a group of water deprived people; taking up mates and brides whenever he sees fit. His power goes unchallenged, due to his ownership of presumably all the water left in the world. Furiosa (Charlize Theron) is an unlikely hero who seeks to free the women involuntary carrying Joe’s children. She is soon joined by Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy) and Nux (Nicholas Hoult) in a quest for freedom, glory, and valhalla. While dialogue was sparse, the plot was instantly understood. With plot and character development relying primarily on human emotion and instincts, the film would be clear and coherent without audio. The film managed to incorporate the exaggerated realism of Apocalypse Now, the deliberate pacing of Aliens, and the utter insanity of Hot Fuzz in a cinematic experience that left my heart pounding. In short, it was really, really good. The film was shot without the crutch
of CGI or greenscreen, making it all the more memorable. The special effects were nothing short of spectacular. Despite few lines of dialogue, Theron managed to create a female hero that would give Ellen Ripley a run for her money. Theron proved to audiences that she didn’t need dialogue to create believable emotions. Although the experience was mind numbing, it was enjoyably ludicrous nonetheless. Naturally, this is completely acceptable, as it seems that Miller wanted to poke fun at the inherent ridiculosity of the genre. The film’s pacing left me gasping for breath, every scene felt like one swift punch in the gut after another. There wasn’t a single point in the film where safety was assured for any character, as the plot was structured in such a way that any character could die at any time with little or no consequence to the plot itself. Miller’s cruelty to his characters was frequently demonstrated, each death more gory and brutal than the last. Along with immaculate plot structure and pacing, the choreography was the best of any action film I’ve ever seen. Fury Road will be a long beloved institution for the action film genre, and all future films of the genre will be compared to it for a long time to come.
Arts and Entertainment Tomorrowland: yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery 14
InFlight June 9, 2015
Sara Koenig Staff Reporter A criminal, a former boy-genius inventor, and the land of Tomorrow. All accompanied by secret-service like men hunting for technology. This is the story written and designed by the one-and-only Walt Disney. This story has finally made its debut on the big screen. See the phenomenal Britt Robertson as Casey Newton, honestly one of my favorite actresses, and George Clooney as Frank Walker, who is also a fantastic (and totally hot) actor. This movie shows a glimpse of what the world could be if everyone wanted to improve the world and no one worked purely for money or power. It shows ingenuity with its fast-paced and dramatic action and adventurous scenes. You spend an hour and a half watching two of the most interesting characters I’ve ever seen, bicker constantly as they run from robots who are tasked with killing them. The reasoning behind their task is simple, to avoid allowing them to go back to Tomorrowland. They do all this while travelling with another robot, one who is on their side, in search of people to bring to Tomorrowland. Athena (Raffey Cassidy) is the female robotic companion mentioned. Cassidy, is an up-and-coming child star. Cassidy portrays Athena as an official and seemingly emotionless character. Newton is tasked to go out in search of another pin when hers no longer shows her the same fantastical world of Tomorrowland. This leads her to stumble upon major trouble. With this, Newton, Walker, and Athena begin a quest to get to Tomorrowland and save the terrible and oncoming future of the regular world that they live in.
If you’re thinking about seeing this movie, then I would definitely recommend it! It’s an absolute thrill. Be prepared for action, suspense, and a whole new world full of imagination and creativity. The futuristic aspect is well thought out and highly developed. Along with the romance portion and the struggle for emotions. The CGI in this film was phenomenal, creating an innovative new world crafted from futuristic ideas. The ‘enemy’ in this film is characterized by the cynical Governor Nix, played by Hugh Laurie. Nix is constantly going through the effort of trying to keep his world of Tomorrowland separate from the real world, not wanting his world to be brought down in the impending doom that the citizens of Earth have created for themselves. Tomorrowland is an overall well created movie, and I highly suggest sitting down to watch it.
Artist of the Issue: Twenty One Pilots Alyssa Ferry Staff Reporter
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The chemistry between Joseph and Dun is undeniable, and the energy the two have on stage is super intense.
5 songs you should know:
1. Ride 2. Message Man 3. Fall Away 4. Goner 5. The Judge
Twenty One Pilots is a band that started out in Columbus, Ohio. It was a slow but steady rise to fame for duo Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun. They have recently released an album, Blurryface, which featured their single, “Fairly Local.” This album made its way to the Top 200 Billboard, and is still sitting quietly at number one. Their songs have a mixture of electropop, indiepop, and alternative hip hop, blended together to make songs that are easy to relate to, while still giving the opportunity to sing along. With a solid four singles and five EPs that have been released, the journey from beginning to now is seen through a change in lyrics. One aspect that is respectable is that many of the songs don’t relate to relationships, which could be considered a breath of fresh air, compared to many of the songs on the radio today. This duo began in 2011, after several years of friendship and lengthy discussions of their goals and aspirations. However, a rotation of different bassists and drummers have come through and performed under the band name since 2009. Hopefully, Twenty One Pilots will continue to make music and have strong energy while doing so.
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Auburn Riverside High School
SPRING SPORTS Our spring sports did fantastic throughout their season. Many of our spring sports made it to State this year and placed very well. Girls water polo earned eighth in State and senior Paige Mosko received an honorable mention for her all-state team. Boys soccer went to State earning themselves fourth place. For girls golf, freshman Jennifer Kim took tenth place at the 3A girls golf tournament. For track and field, Lexi Chinn took ninth place in the 100 meter dash, Brittni Williams took second place in the long-jump and triple jump, and the 4 x 100 relay team took fourth place. In girls tennis, doubles team Carson Hielborn and Lindsey Sanborn qualified for State, meaning they were one of the top 16 3A teams in the state. (Colby Tong qualified for State earlier in the year during the boys tennis season, but didn’t place this spring.) The school’s newest sport is girls and boys lacrosse. Girls lacrosse made it to the State playoffs. Their season ended with a record of 7-4-1. The boys lacrosse team had a more difficult time in their first year, with a 4-10 record. PHOTOS COURTESY LEXI CHINN, CODY ZIPP, MIKE VAN EATON, DENVER ROGERS, BRYCE SANDS, JOSH MORISAWA
BOYS BASKETBALL
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InFlight June 9, 2015
Lancaster crosses her way into post season Sasha Terry Staff Reporter Lacrosse proves to be a sport of great teamwork and sportsmanship. With encouraging teammates who push each other to work hard every game, each player learns new skills, and the team constantly improves and becomes stronger. Senior Madison Lancaster works hard to accomplish her goals by practicing before games. Lancaster plays the center-mid position with jersey number 13 on our varsity team. She has been playing lacrosse for nine years on some select teams. Lancaster was inspired by some of her family members to play lacrosse. “My brother and my dad influenced me to try out for lacrosse and I played for the Lake Tapps lacrosse team,” Lancaster said. Lancaster puts all her effort into contributing to the team's score and wishes for her teammates to work together. She loves the sport and wants all her teammates to get along. “I work really hard, and hope that people will follow my example.” Lancaster said. This is the first year girls’ lacrosse is an
official Auburn Riverside team. Before the school had its own team, the lacrosse players played for the North Tapps team. The girls made it to the first round of playoffs this season. “Many girls who haven’t played lacrosse before stepped up to play. It’s nice for the school to make the sport grow and allow more girls to participate in lacrosse,” girls lacrosse head coach Shelly Nogueira said. Nogueira liked how the school provided buses and supplies to allow the sport to continue to develop. The coach is also hoping that next year, she will be able to recruit more players to try out for the sport. Nogueira believes that Lancaster is “enthusiastic and has a huge heart. She wishes for everyone to get along and to work together as a team,” Nogueira said. Lancaster plans on attending Ohio Wesleyan
University in Delaware to study education in the subject of history and she plans on playing lacrosse for that school. As she continues to thrive in the sport, she gives all of her effort to accomplish her goals.
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Madison is often seen smiling on and off the field. She hopes to continue her future endeavors as a lacrosse player for Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware.
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