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Iowa City West High School June 1, 2015

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* A complete guide to all things summer* Writing, design, and photography by: Elle Bode, Taylor Fridrich, Ellie Gretter and Karli Maurer DESIGN BY ELLE BODE

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 03: WHAT TO DO WHEN IT’S TOO HOT TO HANDLE PAGE 04-05: WHAT POPSICLE FLAVOR BEST DESCRIBES YOU? PAGE 06: OPINION ON SUMMER BODY PAGE 07-09: WHAT TO DO IN IOWA PAGE 10-11: DIY SUMMER TREATS PAGE 12-13: SUMMER INSPIRATION PAGE 14-15: SUMMER JOBS PAGE 16: ROAD TRIP

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What to do when it’s too hot to handle

Just a few activities on those days when the heat is unbearable.

BY TAYLOR FRIDRICH & ELLIE GRETTER

fridrich.taylor.18@gmail.com, gretter.ellie.18@icstudents.org

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Camryn Benge ‘18, Nathan Dill ‘18, Anna Buckingham ‘18, Joe Briddle ‘18, and Brittan Gregoire ‘18 bounce around at Airfx.

It’s too hot to be outside and staying home is too boring.

Here’s a solution! Get together a group of friends and head to Airfx. There you can have fun jumping on the trampolines and playing games. You will have a blast, no doubt.

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What’s better than a break from the sun for a shopping day? Spend some time at the Coral Ridge Mall with friends, or go up to Jordan Creek in Des Moines. When walking gets tiring take a break to eat see a new movie at the theaters. This is a great way to take a day off and relax a little.

Taylor West ‘16 flexes her biceps lifting a dumbbell.

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At the rec downtown there are many activities to do.

Even many you could actually do outside. The rec has an amazing rock wall and pool that has a whirlpool and a rockwall in the pool. And don’t forget about the steam room. If you want to get a little exercise there is exercise equipment. They have it all! And don’t forget to treat yourself to a smoothie on your way out.

Q&A Lydia Leyden ‘17 makes friendship bracelets.

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When it is too hot to handle and you don’t feel like going anywhere either, friendship bracelets are a great option to free you from boredom. Not only can you find countless ways to make them, but you can make them with friends or give them as gifts. Who doesn’t love wearing some cute and colorful bracelets in the summer?

Sidewalk Talk: What is your favorite summer activity?

Hannah Krupp: My favorite inside summer activity is watching movies and TV series, also not having to do homework.

Sidewalk Talk: How do you cool off in the summer?

HK: I cool off by going to the pool or the Reservoir to swim.

Sidewalk Talk: What do you think the best thing to do indoor is?

HK: Hangout with friends and make some food.

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Which popsicle flavor best describes you?

START!

Sleep in

Ice Cream

Wake up early Hiking Biking Ease into the pool Jump into the pool Grape- you are outgoing

Blueberryyou are down to earth

Country music

Banana- you have no worries

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Convertible

Jeep

Sorbet Radio Aux Cord

Pop music Sleepover Camping

Kiwi- you are spunky

Strawberry- you are sweet

Orange- you are adventurous

Taylor

“Summer Body”?

We’re all a little insecure, especially when it comes to summer and the time to start wearing swimsuits. You should feel confident with your body image and flaunt your figure. There is no need to have the so called “perfect body”, but there is a need to love yourself. Everyone is beautiful no matter what shape or size and society is too caught up in “perfection.”. We need to remember that we’re all different and don’t need to lose 20 pounds, go on a diet, or get a new makeover to better our body image. Loving yourself and your body is important. Feeling confident is a mental thing, so stop comparing yourself to others and embrace your body.

Karli When you think of summer, you think hot - which means wearing less clothes.

Whether it be a swimsuit or a crop top, people think about their weight.

Society has put a standard in our heads on how someone should look in a swimsuit, but don’t mind what the scale and magazines say, just make sure you feel good. If you don’t feel comfortable, maybe try some things that will make you feel better about yourself. Not necessarily dieting, but if you aren’t happy with the way you look - you have the power to change it. Maybe try going on a bike ride since the weather is nicer or even try replacing your food habits with a healthier substitution. For example, instead of triple fudge brownies, try frozen yogurt bites (see pages 10-11). However, just make sure you are doing it for yourself and not anyone else because you are you and your happiness comes from within.

Ellie It’s important, especially with young teenage girls, to learn to embrace their figure. Society has a huge impact on most young girls, especially through social media. They log onto their social media accounts and the first thing they see is a supermodel wearing a size 00. Maybe they hear a song on the radio about how they are supposed to look. It’s important, especially in summer, that everyone remembers it’s fine not to be stick-thin as long as you feel confident in your appearance and feel beautiful.

Elle The minute you type summer body into google, the suggestions to keep typing include: diet, workout, challenge, tumblr, and workout plan. Many social media sites or inspiration sites are advertising ways to get ‘the perfect summer body’ but is that really what summer is all about? Putting on a swim suit may make someone feel very self-conscious and may make others feel very confident. But remember, when you’re at the pool enjoy the quality time with your friends and don’t worry about what others think. Don’t be hard on yourself because everyone is different and everyone has something that makes them feel insecure. You’re not alone in feeling this way, so rock out and be unique. Show confidence in your originality and it will bring you happiness.

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Tips to boost your confidence this summer:

BY ELLE BODE

bode.gabrielle.18@icstudents.org

Put on perfume: smelling better can help you feel more confident in your overall appearance. Try “Warm and Cozy” from Victoria Secret.

Posture: Sitting up straight with good posture can boost your mood and better the way you appear to others Jam out: Listen to your favorite song and dance around. This will boost your mood. Try “Shake It Off” from Taylor Swift Break a sweat: working out will make you feel better about yourself with the perks of a healthy body as well.

Smile: This is something contagious not only to others but will instantly increase how you are feeling and bring joy to yourself. greatest.com

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Five places to go in Iowa

BY ELLE BODE

bode.gabrielle.18@icstudents.org

COMPILED BY KARLI MAURER

Adventureland: Try out this amusement park in Altoona, Iowa. Including water parks and amusement rides. A great time with friends and adventures through the park.

305 34th Ave NW, Altoona, IA 50009 Coralville Reservoir- Swimming and the beach are a necessity for every summer. Join your friends at the beach for swimming, tanning, and a great time on the water.

Coralville, Iowa 52241

Lost Island Waterpark photo: Madi Barta‘18

Squire Point: Enjoy the nature that Iowa has to offer. Go hiking or plan a picnic with friends. Snap some photos of the beautiful view of the coralville lake with your friends.

Squire Point Trail North Liberty, IA 52317 Lost Island Waterpark: Spend a day with your friends sliding through the waterpark. Tanning, swimming, lazy river, slides, and even a wave pool are included. You can have a relaxing day or jammed pack day at the waterpark.

2225 E Shaulis Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701 Englert Theater: Check the listings on your local theater for the upcoming shows. The Englert theater here in Iowa City is a great place downtown to go see a show with your friends.

221 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240

Squire Point photo: Abbie Schuchard ‘16

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Coralville Reservoir photo: Bridget Mckenna ‘17

IOWA

Chris Mott ‘18

BY TAYLOR FRIDRICH

fridrich.taylor.18@gmail.com

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hris Mott ‘18 has grown up around hunting. Hunting has become a frequent tradition and has brought his family closer together throughout the years.

“We’ve traveled to hunt before, we go to New York and my dad, brother, and I become closer. It’s good bonding time with each other,” said Mott ‘18.

The outdoors have become a place Mott likes to spend a lot of time. Since a young age, he has been outdoorsy. Spending time playing with the neighbors or in the woods. Iowa provides all four seasons which allows a change up of outside activities. “My favorite season is winter because I like to ski and sled in the snow.” said Mott ‘18. You can find Mott spending leisure time outdoors during any weather.

Weather can affect mood too. Rain can relax and sun can brighten your attitude.

Mott admits his liking of rain for relaxation. He loves every outdoor activity from Ziplining in forests of Honduras to deer hunting in New York. Mott once captioned a photo,”Nothin’ better than a night hunt.” Always up for an adventure, always having fun outside. Life is exciting outdoor, you just have to get out and explore.

Photos by Chris Mott ‘18

Mott and brother Brendan on a New York hunting trip.

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DIY FOODS

BY KARLI MAURER AND Whether you’re stuck at home without a car and craving some frozen yogurt ELLIE GRETTER

or just looking for something fun to do for an afternoon, making your own summer desserts is always a blast.

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Red, White, and Blue drink

Ingredients: Cranberry Juice Blue Gatorade Sierra Mist Ice cubes Directions: 1. Fill a drinking glass up with ice.

2. Pour cranberry juice into the cup one-third of the way up the cup.

3. Next, pour the Sierra Mist on top of the cranberry juice filling the cup another third. Try pouring this slowly directly on a ice cube to prevent from pouring directly into the juice. If you pour directly on the juice or pour it too fast, it will mix and not stack.

4. Finally, pour the Gatorade into the glass.

Follow the same precautions when pouring it into the cup to be positive the liquids will not mix.

Enjoy your very festive and patriotic drink.

Gummy Bear Popsicles

Ingredients: Gummy bears Glacier Cherry Gatorade Popsiicles Directions: 1. Drop a few gummy bears into your popsicle mold.

2. Pour the Gatorade into the molds on top of the gummy bears.

3. Freeze your popsicles for about four hours or until they are completely frozen.

4. Once frozen, take your popsicle mold out of the freezer.

5. Run warm water over an individual popsicle mold to help it thaw faster.

For a hot summer day, these are the perfect treat.

To make it a bit healthier, try using coconut water.

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Watermelon Lemonade:

Ingredients Watermelon Simply lemonade Container/jar Directions 1. Place some watermelon chunks in container where you will hold the lemonade mixture (this is more for presentation and to also enhance the watermelon flavoring).

2. Blend 2 slices of watermelon and a 1 ½ cup of Simply lemonade in a blender.

3. Pour your mixture into a jar or container & you’re ready to serve!

This is a great way to have a spin off of the basic lemonade. It is perfect for refreshments at a summer bonfire or pool party. This would also be a great way to have a lemonade stand but watermelon lemonade is less common so more people might be more willing to try it.

Frozen Yogurt Bites

Ingredients: Yogurt Plastic baggie Pan/plate Directions: 1. Put yogurt into plastic bag and cut off a little bit of one corner.

2. Squeeze a penny sized amounts of yogurt on the pan/plate.

3. Freeze for 30-60 minutes.

4. Peel off and enjoy.

These are great switch up from the basic yogurt and spoon! Its also great if you’re on the go in the morning and need something mess free. Just make sure you can spare an extra half hour for freezing.

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Summer inspiration How to get a little inspiration and get you summer ready.

Three steps to instagram

1. Select a filter

2. Adjust the settings

3. Create a caption

Design board

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2. Print off inspiration from tumblr

3. Cut out fun stuff from magazines

Summer playlist Some songs for you to make summer jammin’ a little better

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Summer jobs Ways to make some extra money this summer.

Sydney Gillispie

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BY TAYLOR FRIDRICH

fridrich.taylor.18@gmail.com

Sydney Gillispie ‘18

Bake Sale:

As kids we all had lemonade stands in our It can be a little exhausting neighborhood during the sometimes but it is so summer and it was so much fun. First of all, it is much fun! Now as we’re fun playing with kids and older we can take it to the doing fun activities with next level and have bake them, but it is also a great sales, even working so hard learning as to have a stand in the experience. It’s good to farmer’s market. If you can learn for you and the kids, have products people love, you can learn how to your business will do great. present yourself and be a Making the products can be good role model and they very time will learn from you. You consuming but adding can come up with fun new extra details can help even games and bring crafts more. Go to the length of and activities the kids like. making your own business You can spend time cards and doing fun stuff you did as trying to spread the word. a kid and earn money, what The more that know about could be better? you, the better you will do.

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Babysitting:

Elise Petsel ‘18

Hosting at a restaurant:

Little did you know, you don’t have to be at least sixteen for every job opportunity. You can be slightly younger to host at a restaurant, and for the most part it is easy work.

There is basic work like bringing people to tables, keeping track of reservations, answering phone calls, and cleaning tables if the restaurant gets busy. Simple tasks and helping out can help you earn some extra cash this summer. This is a great job for young workers who can’t wark at some other places because they only higher older employees. It’s a great opportunity to interact with customers too.

“Summer hours are convenient and it’s a good way to make money before college.”

-Rylee Villhauer ‘15

“It’s nice to have extra money and not have to ask my parents for any.”

-Cole Enyart ‘17 Student

Student

Starting For all you guys out there, and Channel: Mowing Lawns:

maybe girls too, this is for you.

Mowing will not only help you get stronger but you can get a great tan in that summer sun. If offered to neighbors to mow their lawn, they will very likely not pass up the opportunity to let someone else do it for you. There are many benefits from this job, and it shouldn’t take too long either. This is a great way to get involved with your neighbors and start up great relationships to last a long time. You can also have more freedom to choose your own hours and be your own manager.

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YouTube

I’m guessing you didn’t know that having your own YouTube Channel can become a job. To start you can make your own channel, it’s easy, just come up with a fun username and you are good to go. Then start building subscribers, once you have build enough you can partner with companies to get paid.

Although don’t only do YouTube for the money, have fun making videos, being yourself, and interacting with the online world. But don’t forget to be safe.

Karli Maurer‘18

5 REASONS TO GET A SUMMER JOB

BY ELLE BODE

1.Money: having money more readily available can improve your mood 2. Interview skills: Interviews are tough for many people but starting young leaves more time for improvement 3. Comfort Zone: a job can take you past your comfort level and teach you valuable lessons 4. Dicovering yourself: you may discover a skill never knew you had.

5. Facing Rejection: you may not get every job you apply for and this will teach you life lessons Source: kidshealth.org

“Work gives me something to do so I’m not bored all the time.”

-Courtney Fitzharris ‘16 Student

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ROADTRIP

BY ELLIE GRETTER

gretter.ellie.18@icstudents.org

A picture perfect summer usually consists of an awesome road trip. At the same time it’s hard to plan it out just as you imagined . Most importantly, you have to decide where you want to go. Do you want to go to a city? Hit the beach? Or does spending a few days at a waterpark resort sound like a blast? This is your guide to plan the road trip of your dreams.

First, the most important part of any road trip is where to go. If you love the city the place that you will be fun is Chicago. “There are about a million reasons I love Chicago. I like the Garrett’s popcorn, shopping, and especially going for volleyball.” said Colby Greene ‘18. If you prefer the mountains and going on hikes anywhere in the Grand Canyon is perfect for you. “I thought it was so beautiful, and it was a great trip and I’m so glad I could spend it with my family!” said Rory Brady ‘16. Another entertaining trip would be to the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. “I like going to the Ozarks because I like waterskiing, boating, and going to the dock restaurants.” said Lauren Schuchard ‘18.

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ESSENTIALS:

Gum, hair brush and ties, chapstick, jacket, backpack, notebook, oil face sheets, earbuds, and sunglasses.

SHEA LEWIS

ON ROADTRIPS

BY TAYLOR FRIDRICH

SIDEWALK TALK: What do you like about road trips?

SHEA LEWIS ‘17: I like long car rides like the last couple years I’ve been on roadtrips.

When you’re in the car and having the music on makes it fun and knowing you’re getting close to somewhere warm is a great feeling.

ST: Where is your favorite place you’ve gone on a roadtrip?

LEWIS: My favorite place to go is to the ocean, although those are the longest rides.

ST: What do you dislike about roadtrips?

LEWIS: Sometimes it isn’t fun because the car gets cramped and you can’t get comfortable.

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