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vol. 81 | issue 1 Bonner springs high school | October 2018
Phone addiction is real
See pages 7-10 for a look at cell phone addiction and stats.
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zane deleon | photo editor Above Nurse Kim Bolewski discusses patient care techniques with seniors Emma Tucker and Drew McGregor
Taking on the classroom
Nurse Kim Bolewski steps in as the new CNA teacher darrah lane | staff writer
isabella colorado | staff writer
Even though she always had an interest in teaching, nurse Kim Bolewski wasn’t sure if it would suit her. That’s no longer the case as she is now the school’s Certified Nursing Assistant instructor. Bolewski teaches a class of 10 students during first and second hour for KCKCC. “I’m a little nervous because it’s my first time to teach the class, but I love everything about nursing, so it’s rewarding to help get students involved in the profession,” Bolewski said. To become a KCKCC instructor, Bolewski had to be certified through the state of Kansas. She also had to prove she had worked in a hospital for at least three years. “It’s exciting to watch people get their foot in the door and
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NUMBERS 4,404 total nurse visits since August
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kind of try to see what it might be like,” said Bolewski. Bolewski makes the class hands on by having students watch videos on the subject, read, and then practice the technique on each other or mannequins. “She always has really good stories to tell about her experiences and knowing it comes from an actual nurse who has been through those things really helps,” said senior Addie Gibson. Bolewski originally wanted to be a psychiatrist but changed her mind because she knows several people who are nurses. “My mom and my sister are both nurses and I thought, I’ll try it, and it was probably the right thing,” said Bolewski. With this class, Bolewski is able to get closer to the students.
“You get to know each other on a different level than what I would normally see in my office,” said Bolewski. With this class, sensitive subjects are talked about, but Bolewski keeps the environment open and mature. “The climate can be sensitive. We learn and talk about the body, how the body works and how to take care of someone who can’t take care of themselves,” said Bolewski. As a first-time instructor, Bolewski has many expectations and goals for her students to achieve. “My class expectation is for every student to learn something new about themselves and of course to pass their CNA exam,” said Bolewski.
FAST FACTS
College: Rogers State University and Wesleyan University High School: Defiance High School in Defiance, Ohio High School Sports: Swimming and Diving Family: Married with three daughters, Alex, Tara and Sydni, and one grandson, Tucker Height: 5 feet tall First Nursing Job: Pediatric intensive care unit at St. John’s Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma How long have you been at BSHS? Eight years Nobody knows that: I can’t dance at all. Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Here’s a look at some of the cases nurse Kim Bolewski has seen this year
737
cases of pain
1,088 headaches
261
stomach aches
Out Of the Uniform & Into The Classroom Former SRO Anthony Davis becomes the Law Enforcment and LPSS tecaher aja hubbard | news editor students to public safety careers while Law With 23 years in law enforcement, Anthony Enforcement I focuses on everything from the Davis decided to fulfill his lifelong dream of history of law enforcement to the basics. becoming a teacher. Davis got the chance Davis said he tries to make his classes to make his dream come true when criminal as hands-on as possible and that all of his justice teacher Josh Fahlgren left the district classes are pretty simple if students pay at the end of the last school year. attention and engage in the subject matter. Davis was the middle and high school As far as classroom rules, Davis said he only SRO (School Resource Officer) for five years. asks what every other teacher expects of their Before that, he spent seven years at the students. Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Department and “My rules are basically pay atten16 years with the Bonner Springs FAST FACTS tion, be respectful and that’s about police department. Height: 6’9” it,” Davis said Davis said his transition into the Family: Married, 3 kids Even though Davis has became a classroom hasn’t been difficult Nobody knows: I played teacher, students still refer to him because he was already doing semi-pro basketball. as Officer Davis. some teaching, just not at the high College: Fort Hays State High School: FL. Schlagle “Some of them still call me that school level. in Kansas City, Kan. because it’s just natural; it’s a habit. “I was a police instructor for my High School Sports: There are a few students who don’t department and also helped out at Basketball and track realize I was a police officer and different colleges in different subMost prized possession: they call me Mr. Davis.” jects as a DUI and taser instructor,” Sports collectibles Davis says he has been able to Davis said. “I won’t be able to get Favorite animal: Dog communicate better with students into talking about the taser, but Zodiac sign: Leo Age: 49 in his new role. I’ll get into the use of force in Law “I think my uniform may have Enforcement II.” be intimidating for some of Davis made the decision to them,” Davis said. “It seems like I have more switch careers with Fahlgren’s guidance. students approaching me now without the “Once he [Fahlgren] told me he had acvest and the gun belt. A lot of them used to cepted a new position, it took me a little time stare at my gun belt and taser and that can be to think about it. He suggested that I do it intimidating, especially with my height.” because he knew it was something I really Davis said he is in education for good and wanted to do,” Davis said. plans to teach until he retires. Davis teaches four different classes: the “My goal is to empower them [my students] introductory Law and Public Safety Security to be good citizens,” he said. “I want them to class, Law Enforcement I and II and an understand the law and to be knowledgeable internship class. of the criminal justice system.” The intro class is designed to introduce
Q&A When Anthony Davis transitioned to the classroom, Jeff Weissmann became the new school resource officer. What made you want to become a SRO? It’s something different than what I had been used to. How long have you been a police officer? Almost 10 years What’s the best part of being a police officer? Being able to help people What’s the most fun part of being a police officer? Being in high-speed chases. It’s dangerous, but we at least try to be in control. It’s a scary time because we have to still drive safe and be aware of our surroundings. Unlike the people we are chasing down and who are just flying through a red light, we still have
to slow down. Driving fast in a high-speed chase is always fun, but it’s just five minutes of fun and then five hours of paperwork. So there’s positives and negatives to it. What did you do before working here? I was an assistant manager at a armored car company. Where did you grow up? Kansas City, Mo. Where did you attend high school? Lee’s Summit High School Was being a police officer always your dream? Yes
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PLEASE Let me through VIEWPOINT | Jennifer Saldivar The Lion King scene where Scar lets Mufasa fall and the wildebeest stampede over his body perfectly describes how I feel trying to make my way through the hallways. Although instead of trying to navigate a group of wildebeest, it usually is a group of freshmen who are clogging my way forward. I cannot understand why people make it so difficult to just walk to class. If you want to talk to your friends you can talk to them at lunch or at least in a place where people aren’t trying to walk. Do you not realize how annoying it is having to wait in the same spot of the smelly hallway until you and your group of friends finally separate? Walking in the hallways should not be more difficult than being in the classes themselves. I am not sure what the best solution is for this problem. I believe I will have to volunteer to give a class on how to walk like a normal human being that is considerate of others. If I wanted my time to be wasted unnecessarily, I would go to the DMV. I might also hire a personal bodyguard to shove the students in my way and clear a path for me as my polite “excuse me” never gets anyone’s attention. Some
may say they just naturally walk slowly and they can’t control it, but that is a big fat lie. Honey, if I can jog up the stairs, albeit heaving but jogging nonetheless, and propel my short legs quickly through the halls, then you can too. The jammed hallways and slow-moving traffic have caught the eye of English teacher Tim Hoffman, who does his best to keep things moving along in his wing. “I’ve had to resort to pretty much no nonsense. If you aren’t opening your locker or moving, I’ll give you a detention,” Hoffman said. I dream of one day having the power that Mr. Hoffman has. Students would literally hate me from all the detentions I would give out for those who see fit to stand in the hallway with no utter purpose. Everyone should feel blessed that I do not have this power; I would most likely abuse it. I would kill about 1,000 trees from the printing of all the detention slips and the Lorax would probably have to come stop me from being so wild. From my vantage point, freshmen are the biggest violators of hallway law, but anyone can be a hallway criminal. A warning: You need to be careful if you see me because I am fed up with being polite when people don’t take a look at their surroundings. There’s no telling when I might snap.
KICK OUT KAVANAUGH VIEWPOINT | Angelina Willoughby
As strange and over dramatic as it may sound, it’s a scary time to be a woman and has been for a while now. Whether it’s a famous movie director, a well-known football player, a state governor or even our own president, it seems that more and more men are being outed as potential sexual predators all the time. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is the latest in this trend of influential men accused of sexual misconduct. With the allegations that have recently come out against Kavanaugh, we are once again hit with the question of who we should believe. Though it seems obvious to most, it’s not that easy, considering how dangerously prevalent rape culture has become in our society. It’s all too common to hear questions like “What was she wearing?” “Why was she drinking?” or “Why is she coming out now?” when a woman speaks about her experiences with sexual assault or harassment. Scare tactics like victim blaming have become a twisted norm to keep women silent and sadly it’s worked for a very long time, until now. Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony last week against Kavanaugh before the Senate Judiciary Committee seemingly changed everything and nothing. Though it gave victims of assault all over the country hope for a future where women can speak out more freely about these kinds of things, it also gave them a sense of
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hopelessness as well. Despite the strength that it took to speak out and how moving her testimony was, it just wasn’t enough. Until everyday people are willing to help make the change, Blasey Ford alone and other women like her will never be enough. It’s estimated that one in every five women will experience sexual assault at some point in her lifetime. Though that may seem small, that equates to millions of women worldwide, including women that you know. Think of your mothers, sisters, teachers, and all of the other women you encounter daily and the fears that they must carry with them every single day. Then think of the impact someone with a mindset like Kavanaugh’s could have as a Supreme Court justice. A man accused of sexually assaulting and harassing women should not get to be the judge of what happens with women’s bodies. Whether you believe he’s guilty or not, the fact is this: no man in relation to such a thing should even be considered for a position as important and vital as this one, especially a man who handles said situation the way that Kavanaugh has. Overall, I believe Kavanaugh just isn’t the judge that we need. His nomination could be detrimental to the futures of young women like my peers and I who have whole road ahead of us. Women shouldn’t have to fear our future and the loss of our rights. We’re tired of being silenced and we’re tired of being afraid. Unlike the men before him, Kavanaugh, if guilty, needs to face consequences. Justice needs to be served. It’s just that simple.
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Orange Crush is more fun if you’re loud and proud kassondra green | editor-in-chief The Friday night lights are something I look forward to every week. Cheering on my fellow Braves, planning my perfect theme outfit and jumping up and down all night is what I enjoy most about being an Orange Crush Chief. I want to see this enthusiasm and interest out of the whole student section. It’s a real Debbie Downer when I show up to the game and I see students who haven’t participated in the theme. Being a Brave means having school spirit, and I believe if you’re going to sit in Orange Crush, you need to follow all of the criteria. First off, dressing the theme shows you have pride for your school and that’s what the student section is all about. The Orange Crush Chiefs do their best to keep the themes simple and cheap. No one want you to go out and spend a fortune, so it shouldn’t be that hard to find something. Next, we need to talk about the seating arrangement.
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Zoe Coffman | 9 “I would make sure that the freshmen felt like they were involved and could contribute.”
If you are not an Orange Crush Chief, you should not be standing in the front row or even on the walkway below the Chiefs. We shouldn’t be interrupted during the game by someone standing on our row. Trust me, when you’re a senior you’ll want everyone to listen to and follow the rules. Beyond that, do not try to squeeze your way into the second row when you get their 20 minutes after the game starts, especially when you don’t even cheer. If you want to be close to the front, you need to come to the game early. It is first come, first served. I speak for all of the Chiefs in saying that our athletes need your support and spirit. Our chants are not that hard to learn so there is no reason to not cheer; don’t be scared. Take my word, it will be a much more fun experience if you get loud. We have the body, can we get the spirit?
If you were an Orange Crush Chief, what would you change?
Ben Shivley | 10 “I’d make sure everyone knows the cheers and chants to build a fun and inviting atmosphere.”
Nyha Jennings | 11 “I would require some Orange Crush members to attend volleyball and girls basketball games.”
Sammy Worley | 12 “I think it would be cool if we had a mega speaker to play music during timeouts to get everyone involved in the excitement.”
Second Chance Breakfast Kudos to principal Rick Moulin for expanding the second chance breakfast program. Now we don’t have to hear the roar of our stomachs all morning long.
Mahomes Mania Kansas City Chiefs new quarterback Patrick Mahomes has started off the season with a bang. From breaking multiple records to starting off to a 4-0 record, Mahomes is the real deal.
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3rd Street Asylum As the Halloween season approaches, we find ourselves really missing our favorite local haunted house. We don’t look forward to driving downtown for a scare. Aren’t there better places for a new city hall?
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Upscale Fashion Students rising on the fashion radar jennifer saldivar | staff writer
SHIRT
Store: Forever 21
“I like this shirt because it’s a nice fall color.”
EARRINGS Store: Claire’s
“I like to wear it because it is trendy and has a 1990s feel. It is an inspo from a Bryson Tiller look.”
JACKET
Store: Goodwill “I wear it because I love windbreakers.”
SHIRT
Store: Goodwill “I like this shirt because it gives me 1980s vibes.”
BELT
Store: Marshalls “I like to wear it because accessories can change the whole look.”
FLANNEL
Store: Forever 21
“I like flannel shirts because they are essential and you don’t get hot.”
JEANS
Store: Goodwill “I like to wear them because they fit the 1980s look.”
SHOES
SHOES
Store: Vans
“I like to wear them because they are in and I love the way they look.”
Store: Target “I love to wear Keds.”
JEANS
Store: H&M
“I wear them because they are a comfy pair of skinny jeans that I like.”
Bailey Gallagher | 10
justice mcgee | 12
WHAT’S TRENDING?
CLOUT GLASSES
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BIRKENSTOCKS
SCRUNCHIES
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You don’t have to look very far to see that technology has overtaken our lives. According to CNN, 80 percent of teens check their phones hourly and 72 percent feel the need to respond immediately.
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james reno | Features editor
Are we Addicted? Cell phone addication is real and it isn’t going away...
75%
of people have admitted to texting at least once while driving
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Sophomore Michae’la Burns says she is on her phone for about six plus hours each day. “My phone is my lifeline,” Burns said. “I feel so lost if I’m ever without it. I never turn it off and I think that’s because my parents told me that they want it with me at all times. I’m literally on it from the time I get off the bus until I get ready for bed,” Burns said. Senior Manual Carbajal, who spends three to four hours on his phone each day, also says he is addicted to his phone. “Whenever someone takes my phone, I tend to do things with my hands, like I would be tapping the desk, tapping a pencil, messing around with my hands. I get fidgety without it,” Carbajal said. However, there are some students who use their phones in a business-related way. “I sell different PS4 games to family members for money,” said sophomore David Ramirez, who spends approximately six hours per day on his phone. “I have sold Madden 17, Call of Duty Black Ops 3, Just Cause 3 and Fifa 17 and I have made about $200 off of this,” Ramirez said. With the 88 percent of teens in the world that go online every day, it’s safe to say phone addiction is here to stay.
The average person checks thier phone 110 times a day.
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of car accidents are caused by phone usage
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christopher adams | staff writer When it comes to devices that have changed the world, the cell phone is at the top of many lists and the proof is on full display everywhere you go—in restaurants, schools, and on the streets. No one goes anywhere without their phone. But are we addicted to our cell phones? Teenagers take the biggest hit when it comes to phone addiction. According to Nitasha Tiku of Wired magazine, almost 50 percent of teens say they couldn’t live without their phones. There were 55 students who said they were addicted to their phones in a September Pow Wow survey. Freshman Kylee Johnson says the label fits her because she checks her phone about every 10 minutes. “I just like to keep updated on what’s going on, and I get frustarted when I don’t have any new notifications. I don’t want to miss anything,” said Johnson, who spends 9 to 10 hours a day on her phone.“My phone is literally my everything.” Johnson says her parents monitor her usage through an app, so she sometimes gets a message from her mom that says, “Get off your phone, you’re in class.”
SHOCKING CELL PHONE STATS
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of people use their cell phones while on the toilet
61%
of people sleep with their phone turned on either under their pillow or next to their bed
56%
of people check their phone before going to sleep
77%
of parents and teens have argued about phone usage
SOURCE: trustmypaper.com
BSHS numbers Out of 157 students surveyed. 6%
MOST USED APPS September 8% 6%
61%
19%
54%
= Snapchat
of students say they could go a full week without thier phone
= Other
33%
of students say their parents track/manage what they do on their phone
31%
of students spend about 30 minutes on their phone during the school day
43%
of students spend 3-5 hours a day on their phone
TOP CELL PHONE PROVIDERS 33%- Sprint 23%- T-Mobile 19%- AT&T 16%- Verizon 9%- Other
DIGITAL DETOX
Pow Wow staffers disconnect from their phones and connect more with life
cylysce garcia |staff writer
“So you’re basically grounding yourself?” my dad asked with utter confusion when I told him I was voluntarily giving up my phone for a week to write a newspaper story. Obviously, I had been grounded from my phone in the past, particularly during my middle school years. Believe it or not, I didn’t feel punished or like I was about to go crazy without my phone during my seven-day digital detox. At first, though, I always felt like I was forgetting something and that made the first few days difficult because I had to find new ways to navigate through my day, such
izabelle koenig | staff writer “I could give up my phone if I wanted to, I just don’t want to.” Many of us are guilty of repeating this line to any adult who make comments about “kids these days and their phones.” I know I am guilty of using this line many times before, so I decided to put myself to the test and be phoneless for an entire week. I went into that week hoping to read more and finally getting around to using the
as looking at a clock instead of my phone. And since my family couldn’t contact me for a week, I had to put my schedule for work and school on the fridge for them in case they needed me. There were times, of course, that I was sorely tempted to get on my phone and post funny moments with classmates—like when Jennifer Saldivar, a fellow senior, put a silly bird barrette in her hair. Moments like that are Snapchat worthy, but I had to take in the moment of joy and laughter in real time rather than going off of my first instinct to pick up my phone and post a picture. I tried using all the extra time I had since I wasn’t on my phone to read, but between my school and work schedule it was difficult. The week was coming to an end when I finally decided to read Eckhart Tolle’s “A New Earth: Awakening to Your
Life’s Purpose.” The chapter entitled “Flowering of Human Consciousness and The Ego” really spoke to me: “When this delusion of utter separateness underlies and governs whatever I think, say, and do, what kind of world do I create? “To find the answer to this, observe how humans relate to each other, read a history book, or watch the news on television tonight,” Tolle says. I didn’t realize I had learned the answer to that question when giving up my phone. What I discovered was the way we relate to or connect with each other is ruled by technology and that creates a delusion of the kind of world we create. We’re all too often buried behind a screen and don’t really connect in the real world the way we used to. I never realized how consumed I was with comparing my life to somebody else’s
social media life until I got my phone back. Immediately, all I wanted to do is see how they continued to portray their lives on social media; societal standards can take a huge toll on a person like me because I struggle with my self-esteem at times. Reading Tolle’s philosophy while going without my phone, really opened my eyes. Going without my phone forced me to communicate with people more than I’m used to and made me accept certain things in my life. For instance, when I talked to people that I’ve known for a long period of time, I was looking and speaking with them differently than before because I was more aware. What I learned through this experiment is that those of us who are addicted to our phones are never fully here because we are always busy being elsewhere or trying to get somewhere else.
guitar I’ve had sitting in my room for months, but most importantly I wanted to stop procrastinating with my school work. Spoiler Alert: Only one of the three happened, but there were other unexpected positive outcomes. The first few days were rocky; I had to Google what day it was and it was awkward not listening to music as much as I usually did. But after a few days, I was starting to enjoy life without my phone. I still found ways to be distracted by things other than my phone; procrastinating is just in my blood, but overall I felt like my week without my phone was more productive. It’s like when people live in the woods alone for three months to see what they could
survive without. I learned that I didn’t truly need my phone. I even felt less stressed because I didn’t have to worry about losing or breaking my phone. And for the first time in awhile, I woke up on a school day and didn’t feel super tired. I read somewhere that people sleep better when they aren’t on their phones before bed, and I think that’s why I slept better. There were many times in the beginning, though, when I thought, should I text this or tweet that, but I stopped myself before I did. The temptation to cheat was particularly strong when I was bored. Another benefit was that I had lots of extra time in the morning because I didn’t immediately check my phone.
Beyond that, I noticed that I felt less sluggish overall because when I’m glued to my phone watching cute rabbit videos, I don’t move much and rarely leave the comfort of my bed. Although I didn’t get around to learning a new song on the guitar, I enjoyed the good weather and reading. Our phones do all these things to make us addicted and wanting more, so it was nice to forget about my phone and enjoy life, even if I did miss listening to music. Since the end of my digital detox, I have tried to use my phone less. I wish I would have known I could live without my phone sooner because I would have bought a cheaper one, (okay, not really), but it’s the thought that counts.
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Celling your soul Students admit to being addicted to their phones SARAH MARTINEZ | 12 Phone: iPhone 8 Most draining app: Snapchat Current highest Snapchat streak: 91 Why do you consider yourself addicted to your phone? I find myself rarely on my phone during school, but outside of school I am most likely always on it. I go through phases of being on it a lot to barely. When I’m with people, I try to stay off it. Sometimes I won’t reply for hours because it’s put away. What social media apps do you enjoy the most? I find Apple music and Twitter to be very beneficial. I said Apple music because I need music to concentrate and get me pumped. Whenever I go on Twitter, I see a lot of news and that's where I usually learn about things happening in the world. How long are you on your phone during the day, whether that be while you are at school, home, or work? Probably a total of five hours. Do you think your phone keeps you from being productive in the classroom? Yes, except listening to music helps some people concentrate. In what ways do you think your phone impacts you negatively? While on social media, I often find myself wishing I had someone else's life or had something someone else has or even looked like them. I know I'm not the only one who feels that way. Do you think you’d be able to last an entire day or week without your phone? I could do a week without my phone. I've done it before. The most challenging part was not talking to my friends.
JAZMIN GRAHAM | 10 Phone: iPhone 8 Most draining app: Snapchat Highest Snapchat streak: 764 Why do you consider yourself to be addicted to your phone? Because I’m on it 24/7 and whenever I’m bored, I get on any app and because my mom says I am. What social media apps do you enjoy the most? Twitter because I follow all the school pages and use it to find out what the school’s up to. I use Instagram and Snapchat because I like to see what everyone’s up to and talk to people. How long are you on your phone during the day, whether that be while you are at school, home, or work? About five hours. Do you think your phone keeps you from being productive in the classroom? No, because I know when to get on my phone and when not to. In what ways do you think your cell phone impacts you negatively? Drama, social media drama, makes me stay up late. Do you ever feel like you miss out on things due to being on your phone? Sometimes, like when I’m on my phone in my room and my family is watching TV without me. Do you think you’d be able to last an entire day or week without your phone? It depends on the day or week. During school, yes. Outside of school, no.
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Diners, drive-ins, and donuts Donuts, so good it hurts!
angelina willoughby | staff writer 8807 State Line Road | Kansas City, Mo. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
THE NAME Walking into Hurts, if you look to your left you’ll see this sign proudly placed on the wall for all to see. You probably wouldn’t think much of it at first glance, but there’s actually meaning behind this. The name Hurts Donuts originates from an old joke where you ask someone if they want a Hurts Donut, to which they reply yes or no. If yes, they get a punch to the arm followed by a the original person saying, “Hurts, don’t it.”
HURTS DONUTS With 19 locations in 10 states and more than 600 employees, Hurts Donuts is taking the Midwest by storm, and for good reason. Self-described on their website as being “the rebel of all donuts,” Hurts has managed to make a big name for itself with more than 70 unique donut flavors and toppings in the five years since it’s original store opened in Springfield, Mo. When we heard that a new location had opened in the Ward Parkway Center, fellow newspaper member Zane DeLeon and I knew we had to go and see for ourselves what exactly all the hype was about. The first thing we noticed after we arrived was how open and welcoming the space was. It was completely packed, yet it still felt
spacious and nice inside. With brightly colored walls and furniture, a unique decor and an assortment of donuts that included everything from Maple Bacon to Cotton Candy, Hurts was unlike any donut shop that we’d found ourselves in before. Another key thing that added to the experience was how inviting the people who worked there were. Each of the employees was kind and more than willing to speak with us and answer our questions. Overall, the place was great and it was obvious why. With a fun atmosphere, nice workers, and of course its delicious, twice-thesize donuts, it’s a great place to go to check out if you’re looking for something fun and new to do locally.
Aside from the unique flavors, another thing that makes Hurts stand out is the company’s Whambulance, an old ambulance that has been remodeled into a donut truck to be used for “emergency” deliveries. The staff uses the Whambulance to travel the midwest, selling donuts in new towns to expand business and for catering events.
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Surprisingly everything about this donut was fantastic. It was both super cute and super yummy. The frosting wasn’t too sweet and the toppings didn’t overpower it. All the components worked well together and made it a good donut. It was definitely our favorite.
The donut was very cute, but it was—to put it simply—really bad. The Fruity Pebbles on top really didn’t belong. They were soggy and didn’t go with the overall flavor. The donut was also way too sweet and just didn’t farewell with the newspaper staff.
To be perfectly honest, this donut was just pretty mediocre at best. Despite being Oreo cheesecake flavored, it tasted much more like a Smores donut, and not a very good one. It wasn’t terribly bad, but it wasn’t good either. Though a cute flavor idea, it just didn’t work.
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Noah Villarreal
kaleb wilson | sports editor After battling through competition and injuries, senior quarterback Noah Villarreal has made it to the top. This is not Villarreal’s first year leading varsity, though, playing sporadically the last two years. “The first year I got playing time was my sophomore year when I played a little bit,” Villarreal said. “But my first real minutes were during my junior year; I started out as the starter.” Injuries and high level competition were two key components that plagued his first two years as varsity quarterback. “My struggle my sophomore year was that there was a kid ahead of me that knew the system more and I also got hurt,” Villarreal said. “Then my junior year I was coming back off an injury and learning a new offense.” Now fully healthy and having
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another year under his belt Villarreal is ready to lead the Braves to victory. “I’ve worked on reading the defense better and becoming more of a leader to help my team win every week,” Villarreal said.
“WE WANT TO WORK ON GOING 1-0 EVERY WEEK AND KEEP WORKING HARD SO WE CAN ACCOMPLISH THAT GOAL.” - Noah Villarreal, 12 Villarreal’s speed and scrambling ability help him thrive in head coach Chad Eaddy’s Run Pass Option [RPO] offense. “We run a RPO and a lot of the pass plays we do involves running, so if nothing is there I can run,” Villarreal said. “It’s a very high-pace uptempo offense.”
Hard work along with a strong mindset are the key things the team focuses on week in and week out. “The key is to not be satisfied with whatever the result is from last week,” Villarreal said. “We want to work on going 1-0 every week and keep working hard so we can accomplish that goal.” Along with the team goals, Villarreal has a personal goal of leading the team to a Frontier League championship and then a state championship. But being quarterback is more than just leading the offense, it’s about setting an example for the team as a whole. “It’s very humbling to know that people look up to you, so I try to use it the best I can to inspire the younger kids to work harder everyday at practice,” Villarreal said.
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When it comes to the varsity level, some may think that age plays a role in where your position lies, but that’s not the case for freshman midfielder Mayson Sprague. Sprague has played soccer for 12 years and now has the privilege of starting varsity. “Club is definitely more physical and I play a lot better in high school even though I’m playing with people that are a lot older than me,” Sprague said. Playing with upperclassmen can be hard for some, but Sprague says that he wasn’t scared of the upperclassman. He was actually more scared of messing up in front of everyone. “The guys mess with me, but it is all playful and nothing too serious,” Sprague said. By playing against higher competition, Sprague is excelling at a quick rate.
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Some athletes strive for years to earn their spot on the varsity roster. This isn’t the case for freshman Mercedes Madlock. Although it’s only her first year, Madlock doesn’t feel she is at a disadvantage. She is confident that her skills as a setter can compete at a high level in varsity. “I don’t really see the team as different ages because to me volleyball is just a sport and if you’re good enough to play on varsity, then there shouldn’t be any differences,” Madlock said. After her first eight sets, Madlock has contributed seven aces and five digs to the game. Being a solid addition, Madlock hopes to achieve high goals along with her team. “Our goal is to make it through sub-state at least,” Madlock said. “I know that is a big thing for us; we also want to be able to do
“You could see that he had an understanding of the game that only comes with playing a lot of soccer,” said head coach Kevin Riley. Although varsity can be intimidating to some underclassmen, Sprague has been doing his best to adjust to the high intensity atmosphere. “After coach put me in for the first time I was nervous, but after being in for a couple minutes, I adjusted and realized that it is not as a fast as club and it was just a normal game of soccer,” Sprague said. Although there will be talented seniors leaving, Sprague says he is ready to take a leadership role and help lead his team next season to victory. “There are things we could improve on as a team and next year, and I will hopefully be able to provide leadership at the varsity level for the younger players,”
really well this season and maybe win Frontier League.” Communication and chemistry are key points for any team to be successful. Madlock believes these are the adjustments her team must take to lead the new league. “I think we can win league if we communicate more and see each other as equals instead of upperclassmen and underclassmen,” Madlock said. On top of playing varsity volleyball, Madlock also plays club volleyball for the Mavs. Once the school volleyball season is over, she plans to further develop her skills for the years to come. “I want to be able to get better as a setter, so when I come back to school volleyball next year I can make the team better and be more helpful,” Madlock said.
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