Annalee's Portfolio by Lori Hart

PORTFOLIO ANNALEE BARNETT

2017-18

NEWSPAPER

Self-Analysis

Throughout this first semester, I have learned many important skills about leadership, teamwork, production skills, deadlines, ethics, and dedication. This semester compared to others has been different due to the fact that it is my senior year. I want to strive for excellence in everything I do.

TEAMWORK

Working with well with others was a bit of a problem this semester. I would say that both parties were equally guilty in the conflict. We both could have handled the problem differently we both could have not been a we both could have handled the problem differently we both could have not been as sensitives sensitive. I would not change much about what happened, however I would change the way in which we treated one another. Being a leader in the newspaper classroom is challenging due to the fact that all of them are my peers. No one likes having someone on the same level as them eventually leading them. It’s difficult to lead as many peers are lazy and do not want to be led. When I have to, I will bring out my tougher side. However, I believe that there needs to be a healthy balance. I think it’s working very well for me. In the future, leadership skills are important for business.

PRODUCTION SKILLS

Concerning actual production skills, I feel that I have developed well as an editor. This semester, I did not need Adamson’s help as much as I did in previous years. Due to the fact that I want to be a journalist, these skills are important to have.

Just like every other year, I have a problem with procrastination and deadlines. I will most likely do nothing different in the future regarding procrastination, although I will try. I did not learn much this year due to the fact that I’ve been in Newspaper for two years already, however I still believe that journalism ethics or important in writing. This semester I think that I was a decent asset to the staff. I feel that I got my pages done on time and with quality work. I also feel that I turned in articles and photos that helped other editors. I truly love newspaper, and I feel that this class has helped me prepare for the future in the best way possible.

SEMESTER OVERVIEW

Overall, this semester was interesting due to the many hardships as well as triumphs faced. There was an unwarranted amount of conflict between editors this semester, and I’m still not exactly sure why. However, we ended up being nominate for a crown for last years paper which I feel brought us partially back together again. My greatest weakness concerning publications is teamwork. I am the kind of person that likes to work alone and depend on myself. I do not do well when I have to work in a team. To overcome this weakness, I could work harder to become more involved with the Newspaper staff and allocate more trust to my peers. Next semester, I will become a better communicator in order to be a better teammate.

VISUAL First, it is visually appealing. The two photos on either side of the spread balance it out, so that one side is not heavier than the other. Also, I pulled the red away from the hockey players gloves and used it in the drop cap, kicker

and subheads. Adamson helped me cut out a section of space around the football player’s head so that it would fit around the article. CONTENT The second reason that I like this spread is because the articles there. They were both well written and I feel that they covered regular stories in a unique way. I also liked the headlines that went with both stories. I thought they were clever, but still stuck

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STICKING WITH IT The Falcon hockey team moves up to division two.

HE Cactus Shadows hockey team is

working hard facing a change in divisions and a loss of players due to graduation. Focused on improving, they face challenges such as practice and paying for ice team. The hockey team has several new changes this year, with most of the team being underclassmen and only having three seniors. “Last year we lost a lot of seniors to graduation, so this year we only have three seniors, a couple juniors, and it's mostly freshman and sophomores,” said Brett Cernich, a senior and maybe get his position. This year is different because the entire team goes to Cactus Shadows, unlike last year where some of the players went to other schools.

FACING CHALLENGES

GLIDING THROUGH

HOW IT CHANGED I was using a different hockey player to cut out and I had put him on the bottom of the spread instead of at the top. I also was not going to use a photo for the football quarterback story. However, with guidance from Adamson, I switched the page around and the finished product emerged.

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with a journalistic style. When I first began the spread, it looked completely different.

Despite having everyone go to the same school, the team still faces some challenges, such as moving up a division. The team moved up to division two this year, but is finding that a lot harder than playing division three. “We have the potential to be good, but since we moved up a division it's been a little tougher” said senior player, Michael Huber. Another challenge the team faces is trying to figure a practice schedule, and buying ice time. The team practices once a week, every Thursday at the Ice Den in Scottsdale. Finding a good practice time can be tricky because several other schools in addition

to Cactus Shadows also practice at the ice den and the team has to pay for their own ice time. They treat practice like it is a game, running ning basic fundamentals such as shooting and passing drills in their hour long practice. The team takes full advantage of their that time and works hard so they can perform better during games. “We try just as hard in practice as we do in games, so that we play about the same in both,” said Cernich.

KEEPING INJURIES AT BAY Although the team is struggling a little bit this year, at least they have not had to worry about injuries. Injuries can be a big deal, but the team is thankful that no major injuries have occurred, like they have in previous seasons. Players have their own reasons why they like playing hockey, some just like it for the sport itself, and others enjoy the team aspect of it. “I like playing it because it's a fun team sport and you have to bond to be able to play well together,” said Huber. The sport of hockey tends to be more fast paced than other sports, which is why some people enjoy watching it. “Because it's fast paced, their moving back and forth, so there's a lot visually see” said Elissa Ericson, a teacher. Hockey is an expensive sports when you combined the team/club fee with the amount of money the equipment costs, ($300-$1000 depending on how new or used the equipment is) so it can definitely get up there in price.

During a game at the ice den, Ethan Hinnant, a sophomore, goes after the puck.

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He doesn’t even go here

Andrew Young, a homeschooler, plays on the varsity Falcon football team as the quarterback By BROOK BOWMAN g staff writer

FRIDAY

NIGHT

LIGHTS

shine across the football field at the homecoming game. Andrew Young, a player on the varsity football team, prepares to lead his team in his third and final year as the starting quarterback. With only a few games left in his high school career, he is making every moment count. When it came down to the last few minutes of the fourth quarter of the game, Cactus Shadows was tied 24-24 with Marcos de Niza. Young faced a tackle that benched him for the rest of game leaving him with a sprained ankle. Yet, he continued cheering on his team from the bench until the game was over. Playing football at Cactus Shadows is not Young’s first rodeo. “I have been playing organized

football since I was eight. This will be my tenth year in the sport,” said Young. He has been homeschooled since the sixth grade and is the starting quarterback for the team since his sophomore year. “He’s been under the fire for three years and understands whats going on. He is very athletic and knows how to make plays to keep the drive alive,” said Mike Hudnutt, coach.

HOMESCHOOLED Young is also one of the few athletes for Cactus Shadows that is homeschooled, following in the footsteps of professional athletes such as Tim Tebow, Serena Williams, and Blake Griffin. The state of Arizona allows homeschooled athletes to participate in any public school interscholastic activity just as a normal student would. Even though he is not enrolled in public school, Young

does plan on attending college and hopes to play football there. He is still undecided on which school he wishes to attend. Hudnutt believes that the reason the team has been doing so well this year since being moved down to a division four team is because they are finally acting as a team and respecting each other. “Every year you get a different group. This group is called a team versus some select individuals we had last year. It’s been exciting to work with these guys and know that we are young and have a future ahead of us,” said Hudnutt. “He’s a natural born leader who is able to bring the team together when we aren’t playing well. He can communicate to everyone on 4SAM KULLIVER what we need to do and what he needs to do,” said Jordan Dauche, BENCHED At a home game, Andrew Young sits on the bench due to a who played with Young last year. sprained ankle. Young is the quarteback for the Varsity team.

Reflection #1

The spread that I am most proud of for semester one of Newspaper is page 26 of the November issue. I like this page for a number of different reasons.

SEPTEMBER

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Fresh faces bring new game Incoming freshmen athletes bring their skills to the Falcon teams. By ANNIE SOGAARD g staff writer

DURING HER WEEKLY PRACTICE, Ally Frisch, a senior, warms up with a practice dummy. Frisch has been learning mixed martial arts for more than a year.

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Mixing it up Students diversify their athletics into mixed martial arts. By ZACHARY SHEARER g staff writer

Throughout history, Mixed Martial Arts remains highly popular in America, Brazil, and Europe for its fighting diversity and brutality. This sport is not limited to professionals, but also can be practiced by amateurs looking for a little bit of excitement. Mixed Martial Arts is a full-contact sport. The fighters strike and grapple each other, both standing and on the ground. It uses techniques from a variety of combat sports and martial arts. Ally Frisch, a senior, came to practicing mostly boxing, grappling, and kickboxing by being in defense classes. Frish uses it as a way to vent stress and anxiety and build confidence. Conditioning for MMA involves constantly strengthening the muscles

“MMA is physical chess, strategize what to try against an opponent and learn how they fight.” Ally Frisch, a senior.

in the body and learning how to anticipate an opponent's moves. Fighters learn to predict when an attack is coming and whether to block or dodge the assault. At the same time, It is also used to make it more difficult for the opponent to anticipate an attack. “MMA is physical chess, strategize what to try against an opponent and learn how they fight,” said Frisch. Strategizing sets apart somebody who fights horribly to one that is hard to beat. Like other sports, people can have more natural skill than others. Haden Auguste, a sophomore, has been fighting for fun and standing up for himself outside of school for years. What he lacks in combat classes practice and 20/20 vision, he gains in painful experience, endurance, and body strength.

Auguste is highly skilled in softballing his opponents who have a hard time hitting him back because of his speed and range. He enjoys MMA for the regulations, and as one of the best occupations for the academically challenged. “It is one of the best occupations a school dropout could have if they are good at it,” said Auguste. Football coach and gym teacher Mike Hudnutt prefers boxing, another MMA sport. “I grew up with boxing, so I am most comfortable with boxing,” said Hudnutt. Hudnutt learned about boxing when he was young and continues to offer advice to interested students on the basics.

Within each new class of freshmen lie many potential star athletes, placing on varsity sports teams in just their first year. “I think kids are fetting into sports earlier and earlier and they’re also more rounded not only in one sport, but in several,” said Tandehl Collentine, cross country coach. One of thesefreshmen is Grace Tipton, who is on the varsity cross country team. “Grace is insane. “Shes our front runner and she broke the course as a freshman,” said Ashley Shirley, a teammate. “My sister Tipton credits her skill to diligence with practice. Kennedy “In eighth grade, I was inspires me a never the number one runlot because she’s ner. I was always the second or third best girl on been playing the team. The amount of for so long. She training I did over the sumnever gives up mer really helped with my races,” said Tipton. The athon the sport and lete has stayed busy and it is a true player.” has transfered over to her game. Kierslynn Wright, varsity volleyball player. “I haven’t missed one practice during this season,” said Tipton. “I always try to run on the days we don’t have practice.” Varsity team players of all grade levels have found their own way to manage frequent practices with their schoolwork, while remaining motivated to push themselves. “Volleyball came naturally to me, but once I started getting pretty good, I took private lessons and did strength and conditioning to work on my vertical,” said Kierslynn Wright, a freshman who made the varsity girls volleyball team this year. “And whenever I’m off and not playing, I do my schoolwork.” Wright named her older sister as one of her inspirations. “My sister Kennedy inspires me a lot because she’s been playing for so long. She never gives up on the sport and is a true player,” said Wright. “My team motivates me- for example, if I get a kill they all scream. The audience gets me going too.”

FALL SPORTS CALENDER FOOTBALL:

VOLLEYBALL:

GIRLS GOLF:

BOYS GOLF:

SWIM AND DIVE:

CROSS COUNTRY:

9/28 @ Shadow Mountain, 7:00 p.m.

9/28 vs. St. Mary’s, 6:00 p.m.

9/27 @ Millenium, Hamilton, 3:30 p.m.

10/06-07 @ Mountain Ridge Tournament, TBA

9/30 @ Qualifier For State Championship, Tucson, 6:00 a.m.

10/10 vs. Notre Dame, Arcadia, North Pointe Prep (Senior Night), 4:00 p.m.

10/06 vs. Marcos De Niza (Homecoming), 7:00 p.m. 10/12 @ St. Mary’s, 7:00 p.m. 10/20 vs. THunderbird (Senior Night), 7:00 p.m. 10/27 @ Saguaro, 7:00 p.m.

10/03 @ Thunderbird, 6:00 p.m. 10/05 vs. Saguaro, 6:00 p.m. 10/12 @ Flagstaff, 6:00 p.m.

10/04 vs. Chaparral (Senior Night), 3:00 p.m.

10/17 @ St. Mary’s, 6:00 p.m.

10/11 @ Notre Dame, Queen Creek, 3:00 p.m.

10/19 vs. Thunderbird (Senior Night), 6:00 p.m.

10/23-24 @ State Tournament, Tucson, TBA

10/24 @ Saguaro, 6:00 p.m. 10/26 @ Tempe, 6:00 p.m.

10/14 @ Invitational Tournament, 10:30 p.m. 10/17 vs. Scottsdale Christian, Alhambra (Senior Night), 2:15 10/17 @ Sunnyslope, Gilbert, p.m. Corona Del Sol, 3:30 p.m. 10/18 @ Charger Invitational 10/19 vs. Peoria, Greenway, (Dive), 6:45 p.m. Seton Prep (Senior Night), 3:00 p.m. 10/19 @ Charger Invitational (Swim), 6:45 p.m. 10/23-24 @ State Tournament, 11/03-04 @ State, 6:00 p.m. Tucson, TBA

10/27 @ Sectionals @ Rose Mofford Park, 10:20 a.m. 11/04 @ AIA Division II State @ Cave Creek Municipal Golf Course, 12:40 p.m.

UGRFFIN GOLDSTEIN

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Bickle’s rebound Due to an ACL injury, Caitlin Bickle is out for the season. However, with a scholarship to Baylor already in place, Bickle can sit back and relax. By KASSIDY WHEELER g staff writer

Caitlin Bickle, a small forward on the girls basketball team, tore her ACL and is out for the season. Being a key component to the team’s success in the past, losing her poses a challenge to the team. This season presents new challenges and opportunities for other players to step up and become leaders on the team. Bickle has begun the rehabilitation process on her torn ACL, and she will be out for nine to 12 months and will miss the upcoming season. “All my coaches and all my family are very supportive and so are my friends,” said Bickle. Bickle’s recent injury will not affect her college scholarship, since she is already committed to Baylor University.

A SEASON WITHOUT BICKLE The girls team has been successful in the past, and came in second overall last year. They were the regional/section champions during her sophomore year. Without Bickle, they will face a struggle in the upcoming season. “I think we’ll still be good, hopefully we’ll at least make it to the playoffs,” said Arianna Torres, a teammate.

GOING FOR THE TITLE Although the loss of Bickle will take a toll on the team, they still have confidence in themselves to overcome odds against them. “Absolutely, that’s the battle cry. We all have a chip on our shoulders, we’re excited about this upcoming season and we’ve heard some rumors around the state from different people. Now that she’s hurt, they feel we’re not going to be as good, but we’ll see. We’re coming with a lunch pail and hardhat mentality, so let’s go to work,” said Richie Willis, head coach of the girls basketball team. Willis believes his team is ready to take on the upcoming season and has confidence in all of his players. This is Bickle’s’ last year playing for Cactus Shadows as she will be moving onto college next year. During Bickle’s’ years here, the team has had some long runs, including going very far in the 4A division last season, but losing to Seton Catholic in the game for the title.

DURING A GAME AGAINST SOUTH MOUNTAIN, Bickle

attempts to make a basket. Due to an ACL tear, Bickle will not be playing this year. 4NICOLE NERI

Land of the free, because of the brave

OPINION

“People of a celebrity status should not give their opinions on political topics. No matter what, these figures are going to lose half of their fans.”

FAITH HASHER Colin Kaepernick, former NFL quarterback for the 49ers, refused to stand for the national anthem on television to protest racial injustice and police brutality. This act is completely unpatriotic, and infuriates many of the fans who might otherwise be willing to hear his message. America is country where each and every day millions of people, of all races, and backgrounds get up each day to fight for and protect our sacred freedoms. Like it or not, the flag is a symbol of patriottism, not only for many Americans but, especially for members of the military. Everyday we have Americans fighting

for their lives to protect the freedom that the flag represents, and to see people disrespect the symbol of what built this great nation is upsetting. Because of his position as a sports star, Kaepernick is a leading example for people protesting against America. It is not okay that he uses the fame he gets for playing a sport to push his opinion on a political topic. If Kaepernick wants to make a statement, protesting the American flag is not the way to go. By protesting the patriotic symbol, he has made many Americans angry, which has in turn made many people turn a blind eye to his message.

On the other hand, he has the right to protest what he believes to be unjust treatment of black men in America. When it comes to the flag and the national anthem -- and the meaning it holds for our men and women in uniform who have fought for us -- it is a tough thing for them to get past to then hear what Kaepernick’s deeper concerns are. Although America is not perfect, this does not give people the right to disregard the flag. A way people can protest is by marching or signing online petitions. Truly, people of a celebrity status should not give their opinions on politi-

cal topics. No matter what, these figures are going to lose half of their fans. Likewise unless they are actually going to try to change what they feel is upsetting, Kaepernick, along with other football players, need to gain some respect for those who gave them the freedom to play a sport and make millions of dollars. Certainly, he could find a way to get his message across without offending the almost two million people in the military and other patriotic Americans. If you are going to stand on top of the flag, you better be willing to come home underneath it.

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BUFFALO CHIP: WHERE THEY ARE NOW

INCE the 2015 fire at the

Buffalo Chip Saloon, months of hard work and community support led to the reopening of the Cave Creek landmark. “There was such an outpouring from this community, not only our customers, but people who liked that we did things for the school and for the church, there was so much support from them, the town government,” said Larry Wendt, owner of Buffalo Chip. The Thanksgiving day fire left Buffalo Chip a smoldering pile of rubble, with only the iconic life sized Buffalo, ‘Chip,’ emerging unscathed. “I’m gonna say it’s God-sent. What are the chances that one of the only things that would survive a fire that burned four acres of buildings, that a buffalo would survive,” said Wendt. The fire was considered a total loss by authorities. However that did not stop Wendt from partially reopening

two months later. The fire was confirmed an arson and authorities are still working on the investigation. There is a confirmed suspect. “I was sad when I heard the news that Buffalo Chip was burned down, I really loved going there. I think it’s awesome that they’re still around even after the fire,” said Max Reinhart, a freshman. When Wendt reopened Buffalo Chip in October of 2016, the famous western bar was completely rebuilt with a multitude of different improvements and attractions, including a larger kitchen, an expanded menu, more bathrooms, and new ceilings. Currently, the upstairs area is being turned into an office space. “We’ve added a brand new vip deck with a beautiful view up top, we’ve added another VIP corner area, we covered the barbecue area,” said Wendt. When the Buffalo Chip reopened,

it had also obtained a number of old western relics donated by members of the Cave Creek community, including a life-sized statue of NFL Packers hall of fame quarterback Bart Star. “I’m a total Packers fan, so I love that the Buffalo Chip is showing their pride for the Packers. I love how much spirit Buffalo Chip has,” said Katie Inman, a senior. Even after the Chip burnt down, Wendt kept the back part of the property openand operational for the ‘Church at the Chip.’ The church draws a variety of people from all around Cave Creek. “We have people who ride their horses up, bring in their dogs, sit out here with no shirt on and go to church, and then you got rich people who pull up in their bentley and sit there. It keeps us in touch with the community,” said Wendt.

Annalee Barnett sports editor

SEPTEMBER 2017 intrigue

ARTICLES: Safe to Travel, Travel

travel

Traveling overseas could have dangerous consequences

DRAMA CLUB STUDENTS EXPLORED London’s Big Ben. The

students were there in June during the terror attacks.

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ITH recent terror attacks, natu-

ral disasters, and other alarming events, the safety of travel is being called into question. However, whether or not it is safe to travel at all may be a matter of perspective. “I wouldn’t go to Belgium, I wouldn’t go to Paris, you know, the list gets really small really quick. There’s just a lot of scary things going on in the world,” said Jeffrey Carpenter, a government teacher. Last June, Andrew Cupo, a drama teacher, and several drama club students took a trip to London during the time of the London Bridge terror attack. The students were in their hotel when they heard about it. “I was scared because one of the attacks happened on the London Bridge, and we were on the London Bridge that morning, so it was like one of those things that makes you go, ‘oh’,”

With travel warnings and terror attacks happening in popular travel destinations, some people are taking special precautions and others are not worried. Annalee Barnett discusses the London terror attacks, and how the drama club students felt during this time. said Maggie Ewens, a senior who attended the trip. Events like the London terror attack, which are happening worldwide, are exactly what is calling into question the safety of travel. According to the U.S. Department of State, there are travel warnings and alerts in more than 50 countries. Travel alerts are set in place for short term events like strikes or protests, health issues, and high risks of terror attacks, while travel warnings are set in place for countries with civil war, high of crime and violence rates, and common terror attacks. Countries such as Cuba, Mexico, parts of Europe, Philippines, Egypt and more all have significant travel warnings. Recently, there has been a travel warning set for Cancun and Los Cabos in Mexico by the U.S. State Department, which are very popular tourist destinations, and usually thought of as pretty

safe places. According to the State Department's website, these warnings were set because of the spike in kidnappings and the tainting of alcohol, causing death in some cases. “Bad stuff is going to happen either way and I’m not going to try and control it. I’m not going to let it prevent me from doing things in life. It’s the world we live in,” said Olivia Palmer, a junior who attended the drama trip to London. Traveling to foreign countries, especially for Americans, can either be safe or very dangerous, depending on what precautions are taken. Avoiding American establishments like Hilton hotels, Burger Kings, and McDonald’s is a way to take precautions against terror attacks. “Be very selective where you travel, be very selective with the countries you go to. If you’re going overseas, stay away from the Middle East,” said Carpenter. Information on the different travel warn-

Flight expenses lower before holidays When airfare drops to more affordable prices, many people rush to buy tickets to their favorite places. With the price of plane tickets falling at different times of the year, people are taking the time to travel and see the world on off seasons. Days like these, such as the later weeks of January, due to the end of the New Year’s travel rush, make the tickets even more affordable to those second-guessing whether or not they should get on that flight.

near the holiday season. Some airlines will participate in this, and others will not. However, those that do usually see a drop in prices of anywhere from 10 to 20 percent, which can save consumers hundreds of dollars on international travel. Once prices drop, they only stay down until around Thanksgiving, when most take the time to fly and see family for the holidays. With this, there are still certain days of

before the desired flight. When booking flights for out of the country, there will almost always be a layover, especially from Phoenix. Instead of booking the flight with a layover, book the first part of the trip separately from the second part. For example, if one wanted to book a trip to Italy, they should book their flight to an international airport such as JFK, and then separately book their flight to Italy from JFK. This can sometimes be cheaper then just

ings and alerts can be found at travel.state. gov, the official website for U.S. Passports and International Travel.

PHOTOS: MMA, Sports

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DURING HER WEEKLY PRACTICE, Ally Frisch, a senior, warms up with a practice dummy. Frisch has been learning mixed martial arts for more than a year.

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Mixing it up Students diversify their athletics into mixed martial arts. By ZACHARY SHEARER g staff writer

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AIA: the name of the game By KASSIDY WHEELER g staff writer

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Putting the competition in their place By ANNALEE BARNETT g sports editor

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AT RANCHO MANANA GOLF COURSE, Lauren Churchill, a senior, works on her putting stroke. Rancho Manana is the golf team’s home course.

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fall season nears, the girls golf team prepares for state. “The fact that we are going to state is an amazing acheivement for our team once again,” said Tori Auer, a senior. Auer has been on the team all four years of her high school career and the team has gone to state four out of the four years. Just last year, the girls team won state with a victory over Notre Dame and Chaparral, their top rivals. “I expect that all of our hard work is really going to pay off. I know that everyone is going to bring their A game and play the best they

have all season so that we can win again,” said Lauren Churchill, senior team captain. The team is currently ranked number one in division two and has only lost one match to Notre Dame. The team has even beaten division one teams like Xavier and Hamilton. “I am confident the team is 100 percent prepared and they will perfrom at an elite level,” said Mark O’Bryan, head golf coach. The state championship will be held on October 23 and 24 in Tuscon. The two day tournament will take place at Omni Tuscon National golf course.

ARIZONA

INTERSCHOLASTIC

Association’s job is to make school sports accessible, safe, and fun for those participating in them. They make rules and regulations that secure athletes health and well being while ensuring that the game remains fun to play and entertaining to watch. Their goal is to pursue victory with honor and to do so they want to make sure that all schools have integrity, fairness, and equality for school athletes to compete. “I think it works very well for different schools and the overall quality of competition,” said Duncan Hearn, a varsity basketball player. The AIA breaks school competitors up into six different conferences. 1A is the smallest, 2A is the next largest, and 3A is the largest conferences for 30 to 40 percent of schools with a student enrollment of 1000 or less. Than from 4A to 6A, 4A is the smallest, 5A is the next largest, and 6A is the largest of schools with student enrollment of 1,000 or more. “I’ve seen with specialization in sports, not only burn out but sport specific injuries that are chronic and can affect an athlete for the rest of their life,” said James Swetter, Athletic Director. Some rules prohibit athletes from playing, but this rule is meant to make students be devoted to their school; however, some student athletes believe that it holds them back. If student athletes get injured while playing for their club team during a school season, the school, team, and coaches will be placed in a bad position. “A lot of the time kids can say ‘I’m fine’ and head back into the game even if they are seriously injured,” said Zach Bedrava a junior varsity baseball player. To prevent students from playing with their club team the AIA says that any student violating the rule shall forfeit his or her eligibility for a minimum of the balance of the season for that sport or up to a maximum of one calendar year.

Adrenaline: a different kind of high By GRIFFIN GOLDSTEIN g staff writer

An adrenaline high can be very euphoric and exciting, and some people just cannot get enough of it. Some choose to participate in extreme, life-threatening activities in order to chase that feeling. Adrenaline is a hormone in the body that triggers the “fight or flight” response. When a large amount of it is released as a result of doing something risky and nerve-racking, people can experience a powerful adrenaline rush. Some people find this feeling very enjoyable, almost to a point of addiction, while others may find the experience uncomfortable. “I don’t feel like it’s for everyone. Some stuff that I do I risk my life for, and my friends risk their lives too. I’ve lost numerous friends doing something that they loved for adren-

aline,” said Ryan Carlson, a motocross biker. for adventure are in constant need of stimuPeople feel the effects of an adrenaline lation due to having a domineering personalrush during times of stress. This could be ity. In some cases, the craving for adrenaline anything from getting up in front of an could be a result of a post-rush crash from a audience to giving a speech “I don’t feel like previous stimulation. Not everyto jumping out of a plane at one experiences these crashes, it’s for everyone. 8,000 feet. Everyone has their but people who do may receive own personal comfort zones, Some stuff that I feelings of inadequacy or disso an activity that might give appointment if they do not live do I risk my life one person a large release of up to the expectations of a rush adrenaline might not even have for, and my friends they had in the past. These feelmuch of an effect on another. ings can lead to people doing risk their lives “I’d say doing an unexplored some pretty dangerous or risky too.” cave dive, deeper than 130 feet things like free diving with underground in a hole about 20 Ryan Carlson, motocross sharks or base jumping. inches in diameter in the pitch“On my dirt bike, I hit a 165 biker. black dark with SCUBA gear foot quadruple. I was out in caliand light,” said Roger Gannon, an Emergency fornia at the Track of Pala and I saw one guy Medical Technician. go for it, so I just went for it. I’ve never felt so Generally, people who are always looking good. I sat there, floating in the air for over

three seconds,” said Carlson. Doing something like this, they might feel the need to top it, which can lead to some high-risk behavior. Accidents are much more likely to occur when partaking risky activities. “I flipped my race car once. I was going around turn four and I was on the inside of this guy and he cut down onto my right front tire and it turned in and the car rolled,” said Taylor Kuehl, a junior and mod lite race car driver. Adrenaline junkies usually live pretty fast-paced lives. Most of them do what they do just to have some fun, regardless of the potential consequences of their actions, which is why it takes a special kind of person to participate in extreme sports or activities.

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It’s not just a game...

Sean Gannon discusses the morality behind hunting and highlights students who hunt

OR millions of years, humans have hunted for survival, sport, and conservation of wildlife. The survival aspect has always been a necessary part of human life but it has developed over thousands of years into a conservation effort and a sport. Commonly misconceived, hunting does not cause the endangerment or extinction of animals if properly regulated. By issuing a restricted amount of tags to a certain area for a specific animal, the Arizona Game and Fish Department [AZGFD] can properly regulate animal populations and conserve them for future generations. “The most common misconception about hunting is that hunters do not care about wildlife… Hunters contribute far more towards conservation of wildlife than any other group out there. Many hunters spend a lot of their personal time and money working on habitat projects that benefits all wildlife,” said Micah White, Wildlife Manager for Unit 21. Receiving hunting tags works off of a lottery system. When applying for a tag online, the hunter must pay for each tag that they wish to apply for. A hunter can also apply for bonus points, which give

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the hunter a higher chance of getting drawn for a specific animal during the next year's draw. “People aren’t going to want to hunt unless what goes on. It’s not just murder, it takes actual skill… we’re actually using them for food,” said Tyler Fleming, a senior and outdoorsman. Hunter education is required for anyone nine to 13 years old if they wish to obtain a hunting license in the state of Arizona. One cannot legally hunt big game (deer, elk, antelope, bighorn sheep, etc.) until the age of 10, so if the hunter’s safety course is completed at age nine, the hunter must wait another year to put in for a draw. For people age 14 and over, hunter education is not required to purchase a hunting license. General Arizona hunting licenses cost $37 while the combined hunting and fishing license costs $57. “The money from tags and licenses goes back into the wildlife to help clean it up and preserve it… if you break the hunting regulations, your license can get suspended and you are not allowed to hunt,” said Casey Douglas, a senior and avid Arizona hunter. Arizona is divided into six different hunting regions; Pinetop, Flagstaff, Kingman, Yuma, Tucson, and Mesa. Those regions are them split up into smaller units in which tags are issued for specific animals. Only a specific number of tags are issued each year depending on the hunting unit, population, and the need to regulate certain animal populations. For example, only about 70 turkey tags were issued for unit 6B near Flagstaff for the year of 2016.

Cross Country sprints to state championships By FAITH HASHER g opinion editor

ON NOVEMBER 4, THE CROSS country team is headed back to state at the Cave Creek Golf Course. Over the past couple years the cross country team has qualified for state, running seven people on the girls and the guys team.

QUALIFYING FOR STATE The team qualifies for state by coming in the top half at sectionals. The points are scored by what place the top five runners come in. “There is competition between the varsity runners to see who is gonna be where on the team since we all run relatively near each other,” said Jack Magtibay, a junior. The runners on the boys team run rela-

tively around the same time so they train at the same pace and are always competing to see what place they are on the team.

TRAINING The athletes started training for the season at the beginning of June and have been running since. “In Arizona, heat acclimatization is a big challenge. Also, maintaining the consistency and discipline to balance training, recovery, sleep with all the other demands of being a young adult,” said Jessie Nelson, head coach. One of the biggest changes this season is the amount of morning practices. The athletes from August to the middle of October trained Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.This gives the athletes more quality workouts instead of always running in the heat when

a majority of their meets are in the morning. “Two of our varsity runners are coming back from injury and they are getting back in shape and the groove of things,” said Magtibay. Some of the athletes throughout the season get injured, affecting the results at invitationals. The goal of the coach is to train every athlete to peak at state, attempting to stay healthy throughout the season.

TEAM TRADITION Every year at the last team dinner for the Srate meet, the girls on team shave the boys legs hoping to shave down time. This has been a tradition done every year. The girl captains take the girls out on a run, on the home course before State and have the girls say their favorite memories

about the season. The captains also write all the girls going to State a letter of encouragement before competing. “The strongest quality for cross country is team unity,” said Signe Fremel, a senior. One of the defining elements of the cross country team is the ability to work together through a race, hard workout or anything else. “The team dinners, but hopefully also the running and competition. Every season the team unity seems to stay consistent,” said Nelson. The cross country athletes love to eat. Before every invite, the athletes have team dinners together where they bond. This is most people's favorite part about the sport. As the season is winding down, the runners are gearing up to finish strong.

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Association’s job is to make school sports ac ble, safe, and fun for those participating in They make rules and regulations that secur letes health and well being while ensurin the game remains fun to play and enterta to watch. Their goal is to pursue victory with hono to do so they want to make sure that all sc have integrity, fairness, and equality for s athletes to compete. “I think it works very well for diff schools and the overall quality of compet said Duncan Hearn, a varsity basketball pla The AIA breaks school competitors up six different conferences. 1A is the smalle is the next largest, and 3A is the largest co ences for 30 to 40 percent of schools with dent enrollment of 1000 or less. Than from 6A, 4A is the smallest, 5A is the next larges 6A is the largest of schools with student e ment of 1,000 or more. “I’ve seen with specialization in sport only burn out but sport specific injuries th chronic and can affect an athlete for the r their life,” said James Swetter, Athletic Dir Some rules prohibit athletes from playin this rule is meant to make students be de to their school; however, some student at believe that it holds them back. If student athletes get injured while pl for their club team during a school seaso school, team, and coaches will be placed in position. “A lot of the time kids can say ‘I’m fine head back into the game even if they are ously injured,” said Zach Bedrava a junior v baseball player. To prevent students from playing with club team the AIA says that any student v ing the rule shall forfeit his or her eligibili a minimum of the balance of the season fo sport or up to a maximum of one calendar y

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three seconds,” said Carlson. Doing something like this, they migh the need to top it, which can lead to high-risk behavior. Accidents are more likely to occur when partaking activities. “I flipped my race car once. I was

ARTICLES: Foster Care, News

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Phoenix Dream Center aides in foster care efforts

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shock as his fellow jokesters, Maggie Ewens and Max McGregor, prepare for the next move. The team plays a variety of games to keep the show going. “We really try to keep it balanced. If there are too many of the same type of game then the audience gets bored,” said Ewens.

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By ANNALEE BARNETT g sports editor

Children in Arizona face the increasing problems of child poverty and a flawed foster care system, resulting in 18,000 children in the system and 600 children being brought into it each month. “I don’t know why it’s so bad in Arizona, but it is a real problem that needs to be fixed,” said Katy Nasar, a senior who was adopted from South Korea at a very young age. Arizona’s foster care system is in place to protect children from possible domestic abuse, homelessness, or even a lack of basic resources being provided by the family. There is approximately one child being removed from a home every 40 minutes in Arizona. “Arizona is always working on making the situation better, but it remains a big problem. The focus needs to be on prevention,” said Teri Vogel, Director of Foster Care Prevention at the Phoenix Dream Center. The Dream Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the community, deals with issues like human trafficking, homelessness, rehabilitation, foster care prevention and many other needs in the Phoenix area. Vogel originally became involved in foster care when she met a woman at the Phoenix Dream Center who had six of her children taken from her due to substance abuse. Along with the Department of Child Safety, Vogel helped the young woman regain custody to her children. “She would have had to do it alone if it weren’t for the support of the Phoenix Dream Center and its volunteers,” said Vogel. There are several dream centers all around the world, with one in 24 different states and one in eight different countries. The department of foster care prevention at the dream center is dedicated to thwarting a child ever being placed into the foster care system. They work in cooperation with Arizona Department of Child Safety caseworkers and local social workers as well. “The Dream Center really is doing something great in Phoenix. They have so many different programs that are making a real difference,” said Bethany Godzich, a worker at Dream City Church, which is associated with the Dream Center. As a team, they join clients and community supporters together to meet the basic requirements set down by the Arizona Department of Child Safety. If certain needs are not met, that could potentially end with a child being removed from the home and placed into the system. Reasons for removing a child from a home include physical abuse, neglect, homelessness, substance abuse, and the death of the parents. However, removing a child from the home may not be in the best interest of the child. A person that decides to take a foster child into their home receives a monthly check of approximately $600 to use for the child being fostered, but the foster parent may not always have the best interest of the child in mind. In an article published by the Arizona Republic, a study found that out of 42 families interviewed, 11 children were found to be physically or sexually abused, exposed to drugs, or harmed in some other way while in foster care. As a result, foster care youths have been reported to be more prone to substance abuse than the average high school student. A study by Spark Action found that 56 percent of adolescents in foster care admitted to using street drugs.

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to the team and experimented wi scenarios. “You are so vulnerable in front because you get up there and yo what you’re going to do, no idea what you and you’re relying on these people to help yo Tara Prager, a captain of the improv troupe. With a team of now 24 Jokers, the troup performs during which shows by their gra dance at practices. “You need at least a 2.0 GPA and no F Ewens, another captain. Since the troupe only lets 18 into a show meet the requirements they are less likely to form in that show. Additionally, the first show cally showcase new team mates because the ing games and building trust within the team During practice, the troupe learns new ga end they are given feedback about their wor “When you do a game in practice together doing that game on stage with that person, a reassurance. You already know you have and that you can do this,” said Ewens.

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the blood pumping, the mind working, and spirits high, but the drink that is so beloved may end up being a secret killer. “Y.O.L.O., seriously, I’ve been drinking it, and it’s what got me through college, it’s a little bit of an addiction,” said Christine Zeeb, a math teacher. Zeeb drinks at least one Red Bull a day and has been drinking them growing up her entire life. According to Miramont Lifestyle Fitness, 66 percent of energy drinks are consumed by those 13 to 35 years old, more specifically males. “I have never had any form of energy drink and I really don’t plan on trying any, mostly just because they’re so bad for you, if I can’t read half of the ingredients on the back of the can, then I’m not drinking it,” said Alyssa Chavka, a senior. Instead of relying on caffeine as her source of energy, Chavka sticks

“I mean, I get that energy drinks are really bad for me, but that’s not going to stop me from drinking them, I just love them too much.” Lily Cristante, a senior athlete. AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE at school are a selection of energy drinks, including Kickstart.

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with consuming natural proteins and carbs to keep herself motivated throughout the day. According to documents from the Food and Drug Administration, there are 34 total deaths that have been linked to energy drinks since 2004. The deaths are not proven to be caused by energy drinks, but the FDA is currently researching the cases. “I mean, I get that energy drinks are really bad for me, but that’s not going to stop me from drinking them, I just love them too much,” said Lily Cristante, a senior athlete. Cristante sticks with an energy drink called Bang, which is a pre-workout, zero calorie, energy booster. The drink is marketed as a fat loss aid and energy stimulator for those who want to lower their body fat percentage and gain a little extra energy before a workout. However, Bang is still considered an energy drink with 300 milligrams of caffeine in one can, which is more caffeine than in a can of Red Bull and Monster combined. Drinking one average energy drink is equal to drinking four to five cups of coffee. Besides the fact that energy drinks are detrimental to the health, a study by Caffeine informer found that there are several benefits to consuming the caffeinated drink. “I think there are benefits, it has some kind of Vitamin in it for sure, but more importantly, it helps me perform well during games,” said Cristante. Energy drinks contain B Vitamins, ginseng, and glucuronolactone, which increases the overall effect of the drink and can even fight heart disease and cancer.

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TINY APPETITE Quickly gaining followers, the Instagram account tinykitchentm posts food videos only using dollhouse equipment. “I have shared it with my friends because I think other people should see it” said Eden Cislo, a sophomore who is a follower of the account. All of the cooking videos can be found on tastemade.com. As well as the recipes with all of the tiny measurements. Over a million people are seeing the doll-sized portions all over their feed. Because of the buzz the dollhouse kitchen has gotten, the account currently has a following of 1.5 million people, making it a trend of 2017. The account was inspired by a Japanese

YouTube series that talked about miniature objects. A German dollhouse company offered to make a working dollhouse for food. When these companies partnered with the American company Tastemade, the idea was born and the account was created. Other companies like General Electric have paid money to try remodeling the kitchen. Without access to power or electricity, the kitchen, which is only 1/12 of the size of an actual kitchen, instead uses a tealight for the oven and stove. Account creators use a time lapse to speed up the videos that show the entire meal being cooked, because other wise it would not meet their 60 second Instagram video restriction. “I would never try to copy any of the recipes or videos because it seems too complicated and confusing” said Hannah Graeber, a sophomore who follows the account. Even celebrities like Chrissy Teigen are obsessing over the account, loving its uniqueness. “I liked the account and I thought whoever made it was very creative. It's something different that you don't see everyday” said Cislo. Although many people like it, not everyone is about to jump on the bandwagon. “It makes me feel uncomfortable because they are cooking with real food but you can't actually eat it” said Brittany Dodd, an English teacher. This wildly popular Instagram account will continue to

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“I absolutely love the pan de muerto, it is my favorite food on ARTICLES: Haunted Houses, this holiday forTravel sure.” ing memoriams, including altars. “I absolutely love the pan de muerto, it is my favorite food on this holiday for sure. I also had a lot of fun when I decorated a sugar skull. I just doused it in paint and made it fun,” said Mackenzie Moller, a senior and former Spanish student. On the first day of this three day holiday, the gates of heaven are opened and the souls are released to enjoy the celMakenzie ebrations with their families. Moller, a senior To remember their loved ones, people who celebrate this holiday typically make a memoriam called an altar. An altar usually includes photos of the deceased family member, flowers, pan de muerto, candles, and things that the family member may have liked. “Spanish club has actually made some altars for competitions and we have taken them to the Heard Museum in Phoenix,” said Jocelyn Raught, a Spanish teacher. Some may get Dia de Los Muertos confused with Halloween. These two holidays have a similar spooky tone to them, but Dia de Los Muertos is about celebrating those who have passed while Halloween is about getting scared and dressing up in costumes. “The whole skull thing is why people get these two holidays confused. In Dia de Los Muertos, the skulls represent the circle of life,” said Raught. Not only is Dia de Los Muertos celebrated in Mexico, but it is also celebrated in Venezuela, Colombia, Perú, Ecuador, El Salvador, Haiti, and Nicaragua.The ritual dates back almost 3,000 years.

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Pay to be scared

Students visit haunted houses to celebrate Halloween.

WITH THE COOL WEATHER, SPOOKY DECORATIONS, and pumpkin flavored food coming into season, the tradition of haunted houses returns to the valley. Phoenix is home to some of the most renowned haunted houses in the nation, such as Fear Farm, the 13th Floor and Scarizona Scaregrounds. “I love haunted houses, I don’t know why...being scared just gives you a crazy adrenaline rush and it’s definitely one of my favorite things to do,” said Nicole McLaughlin, a senior. McLaughlin has been to more than six different haunted houses, both in and out of state. With more than 2,500 haunted attractions in the United States, there is a constant plethora of

haunts to discover. “Personally, I hate haunted houses. I get scared super easily, so even watching a scary movie is enough to get my skin crawling,” said Kaitlyn Walker, a senior. Fear Farm, which is one of Arizona’s most popular attractions is located on 27 acres of land. The farm consists of five different houses which include Dark Carnival, Bunker: Area X, Undead, Slaughterhouse, and Legend: The Witch. Fear Farm also features a maze of corn a Phoenix Haunted Hayride, several food trucks, and other activities. “I love the chainsaws, it gets your heart pounding. That’s why you go to haunted houses in the

first place, to get you heart pumping,” said Jacob Goulder, a math teacher. Fear Farm is open from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., and the price of a ticket is $26.99 to $33.99 for general admission. Another popular attraction, The 13th Floor consists of 60,000 square feet of theatrical horror. The haunted house has two attractions: Ancient Evil and Zombieland. The 13th Floor is open from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. throughout the month of October. The haunted house industry has made roughly $300 million in revenue.

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AIA: the na of the gam By KASSIDY WHEELER g staff writer

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Putting the competition in their place By ANNALEE BARNETT g sports editor

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AT RANCHO MANANA GOLF COURSE, Lauren Churchill, a senior, works on her putting stroke. Rancho Manana is the golf team’s home course.

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Association’s job is to make schoo ble, safe, and fun for those partic They make rules and regulations letes health and well being whil the game remains fun to play an to watch. Their goal is to pursue victory to do so they want to make sure have integrity, fairness, and equ athletes to compete. “I think it works very wel schools and the overall quality o said Duncan Hearn, a varsity bas The AIA breaks school comp six different conferences. 1A is t is the next largest, and 3A is the ences for 30 to 40 percent of sch dent enrollment of 1000 or less. T 6A, 4A is the smallest, 5A is the n 6A is the largest of schools with ment of 1,000 or more. “I’ve seen with specialization only burn out but sport specific i chronic and can affect an athlet their life,” said James Swetter, At Some rules prohibit athletes fr this rule is meant to make stude to their school; however, some s believe that it holds them back. If student athletes get injured for their club team during a sch school, team, and coaches will be position. “A lot of the time kids can sa head back into the game even i ously injured,” said Zach Bedrava baseball player. To prevent students from pla club team the AIA says that any ing the rule shall forfeit his or h a minimum of the balance of the sport or up to a maximum of one

Adrenaline: a different kind of high By GRIFFIN GOLDSTEIN g staff writer

An adrenaline high can be very euphoric and exciting, and some people just cannot get enough of it. Some choose to participate in

three seconds,” said Carlson. Doing something like this, the need to top it, which ca high-risk behavior. Accide more likely to occur when

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ROCKING OUT

BOULDER HOPPING near Tom’s Thumb Trailhead, Maddie Howard, a senior, climbs an unmarked mountain. For safety reasons, always bring a friend while freestyle climbing.

By FAITH HASHER g opinion editor

The week of October 30 officially started the tryouts for the upcoming boys basketball season. At the tryouts, students were required to run a mile and do quick fundamental drills to see each player's strengths and weaknesses. Even though the season is officially a winter sport, the boys train all year round. “They have been playing summer and fall ball with each other. Also, they all play club ball with different teams,” said Zach Washut, Julian Johnson, a senior. head coach. “We are inexperienced, we have no returning starters, and we're not the biggest team.” Although the team is working on improving, they still have some obstacles as a younger team. From the previous season, they have lost ten seniors. The boys practice Monday through Saturday unless they have a game. When games start up, they will have one to three games a week. Before games the team gets a scouting report, they shoot around after school as well as have a team meal together. “This year we are more of a team, all of the guys are coming together and we should be something special,” said Julian Johnson, a senior. Johnson is one of the captains on the basketball team and has been playing with his team all summer. The team has competed in tournaments in the off season and have been overall successful. By playing together during the off season, it shows the coach what each player's strengths and weaknesses are. This gives the coach more time to make improvements to the team before the season even begins. “Our biggest rival is Shadow Mountain, they always have been. No one really else is in the picture,” said Sam Goulet, a junior. Every year the boys basketball team plays Shadow Mountain and it is a battle to every year to see who is going to come out on top. This is the first season the team gets to use the upgraded locker room for practices and home games. On November 27, the team will have their first game versus Bradshaw Mountain at Home.

“This year we are more of a team, all of they guys are coming together and we should be something special.”

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mountain side, a friend, and some free time is all that is needed in order to participate in the activity known as extreme rock climbing. “I love rock climbing, if I ever have any free time I’ll just grab my stuff and go. It’s an incredible stress reliever,” said Michael Poppewell, a rock climber. In Arizona, there is a plethora of good rock climbing places, whether that be out by Tom’s Thumb, Tonto National Park, or even indoor at AZ on the Rocks. “I love indoor rock climbing at AZ

on the Rocks, it’s a lot of fun to do with friends,” said Ian Smith, a sophomore. The indoor rock climbing gym is air conditioned and has more than a dozen walls to climb. Most have assisted ropes and carabiners to make sure that visitors have a safe experience. “I loved how high up the wall went, it wasn’t short. It was challenging because the rocks were really spread out,” said Smith. While indoor rock climbing can be a safe and fun experience, outdoor is a completely different ball game. “When you get really high up you can feel your heart beating. It’s all of the adrenaline,” sadi Meagn Multz,

a senior. When participating in outdoor rock climbing, it is important to remember to always remind a friend of the climb location or to bring a friend. There are also supplies needed in order to ensure a safe climb. A carabiner and some rope is needed in order for free climbing a steep cliff. Chalk is also useful for keeping a good grip on the rocks. However, there are free climbers, which are people who tackle a mountain with no rope or safety net. Free climbing or also commonly known as boulder hopping is one of the more dangerous activites.

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Athletes learn the ropes of dieting Morgan Reimer discusses the different athletic diets that student athletes follow in order to perform the best. ATHLETES AT CACTUS SHADOWS keep up with their health, and sports diets in order to maintain the best state of health they can be for games.

DIETING FOR SCHOOL TEAMS Students, especially athletes, understand the circumstances of being on a school team. That normally means practice every day, and about two games a week, depending on what sport they take part in. For underclassmen who are only beginning to understand the hustle of high school, and managing homework along with sports, it can be overwhelming. The upperclassmen have gained an understanding for how activities work, especially with being prepared for sports and extracurricular activities. This gives them a slight advantage, but there are perks to playing a sport. The swim team practices every day, and Kendall Bennett, a senior does two hours of cardio and weights to stay in shape. “You have to make sure you’re eating enough, especially protein,” said Bennett. Bennett normally eats the majority of her

food after her meets, and eats minimal food before so she does not have to worry about getting sick. Because they practice so much, they are more free to eat whatever they want, but are encouraged to eat a minimal amount of snacks. As of now, track and cross country practices every school day, and their morning practices have just come to an end. Especially since they are an outdoor sport, they are encouraged to drink a lot of water in order to stay fit.

PRE-COMPETITION EATING Before a race, or the day of, they are told watch what they eat, and to eat a lot of carbs the night before, because it helps with endurance. “After hot or long runs we’re encouraged to drink Gatorade or other energy drinks with electrolytes,” said Kira Solberg, a junior. Like a domino effect, most students end up eating most foods that they want, or drink what they are comfortable drinking. “I would say about twenty five percent of the athletes that I see try to maintain a good, healthy diet. Far too often, I see kids

eating fast food or drinking energy drinks right before their athletic competition,” said Joe Harvey, sports medicine teacher and athletic coach.

HEALTHY TIPS This is not healthy for games, though students may think so. “Athletes need to be drinking at least their body weight, (in ounces) of water every single day, and even more during the summer. They need to limit the amount of simple sugars they consume pre-game. When in doubt, follow the simple protocol of eating carbs before an event and eating protein after,” said Harvey. Students can experience bad cramps if they do not get enough sleep, or eat the right pre-game meal before any of their games. The most important thing for athletes to do is to eat the right foods before and after games, drink enough water, and get plenty of rest before they work themselves to the max. Make sure to get plenty of carbohydrates and water before the game, and a sports drink or water after. With the right planning, they will be successful.

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STICKING WITH IT The Falcon hockey team moves up to division two.

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HE Cactus Shadows hockey team is

FACING CHALLENGES

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During a game at the ice den, Ethan Hinnant, a sophomore, goes after the puck.

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Andrew Young, a homeschooler, plays on the varsity Falcon football team as the quarterback By BROOK BOWMAN g staff writer

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LIFTING SPIRITS- Damon Urban, a senior, performs the

deadlift exercise.

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PUMPING THE IRON At the gym,

Ben Mercer, a senior, works out his back at a machine called the cable row.

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TUNING OUT Damon Urban works on his back and jams out during a workout session. Urban has been bodybuilding for two years. 4 LAUREN HAGGAR

Gains: body builders share tips and tricks By LAUREN HAGGAR g news editor

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Schwarzenegger to Serge Nubret, bodybuilding is a sport for the disciplined and dedicated. Although bodybuilding became more popular in the late 1800s it has been around since the time of ancient Egyptians and Greeks. Despite the age of the sport, the techniques, goals, and nutrition aspects have widely remained the same.

TRAINING Bodybuilding not only takes physical aptitude, but also extreme dedication. Most bodybuilders train in the gym six to seven days per week, for hours on end. “Discipline is definitely the most important aspect of training, it is so easy to miss a few days and the consistency portion of it is key. I have always felt that if working out is a chore to you, than you are not going to do it,” said John Thompson, owner of Power in Motion crossfit studio. An important aspect of training is working different muscle groups, to not only create variety in the workout, but also to allow proper healing time for each muscle group. “I go in a steady schedule of legs and calves, chest and triceps, back and biceps, then a rest day, then arms and calves, then rest and repeat. It’s important to do it this way because you want the muscle to recover from the previous lift,” said Ben Mercer, a senior and avid bodybuilder. Proper recovery time is crucial to the muscle developing, without this allotted time, the efforts put into the gym will be wasted. While working out muscles experience microtears, and during the recovery process, naturally the body repairs them which thus creates muscle growth. If a body builder experiences too little tears, than muscular gains will be slim, but if one experiences too many tears, the body will fail to

fully repair itself. One of the hardest muscle groups to work are calves and forearms, due to that genetics play a big part in how muscular they can become. “They are most difficult to develop due to their insubordination to other muscle groups when working out. For example when you train arms the biceps and triceps take the most strain from the resistance due to our muscle mechanics. Same can be said for legs with quads and hamstrings, calves are less activated than that of the thighs,” said Damon Urban, a bodybuilder.

NUTRITION Like any sport eating right is key, but in bodybuilding it is critical. Many bodybuilders create personalized plans to ensure they achieve optimal gains. “Dieting is the most important aspect of training, because if you have a bad diet, you are not going to perform. It all comes down to your recovery, it doesn't matter how hard you lifted, what matters is how you recovered,” said Mercer. Since bodybuilding is an individual sport, with each person having their own regimen, and habits, most are self taught when it comes to dieting and nutrition. “I am self taught, I look to the greats basically… I have a bodybuilding textbook by Arnold [Schwarzenegger] that has lots of tips, and I watch videos of bodybuilders on Youtube and watch what they do and how they prep and try to mimic what they do ” said Urban. High protein diets are what most bodybuilders aim for, and Mercer suggests eating one gram of protein, per pound of bodyweight each day. In order to attain this amount or protein both Mercer and Urban drink multiple protein shakes a day, along with eating protein bars, and meat. According to Bodybuilding.com, “Delivering your body

a constant supply of Protein throughout the entire day is essential for optimum muscle growth. Protein is made up of amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of your muscles and body. Without them, it would be impossible to build, repair or even maintain muscle tissue.” Along with frequent protein shakes, bodybuilders often use pre-workout supplements to help with the intensity of the workout. These supplements generally contain caffeine, creatine, amino acids, and beta-alanine.

COMPETITION After months to years of preparation many bodybuilders take things to the next level, by participating in competitions. Competitions either permit steroids or not, and at natural bodybuilding competitions, all participants must complete a polygraph test to ensure the validity of their statements. “What keeps me away froms steroids is I’m only 17 and I’m still growing, and I don’t want to mess up my body,” said Mercer. Mercer is competing in his first competition, on Nov. 18; the OCB Desert Valley Natural Pro Qualifier. Competition preparation not only consist of months of strict dieting, increasing reps in the gym, but also tanning, and practicing posing. The event begins with prejudging, which officially begins the day. “Prejudging is where you essentially win, finals is to pick overall winners, and also for the crowd to see, since prejudging only has the judges in the room,” said Mercer. Dieting in the weeks before the competition entails keeping high protein, but cutting back on carbs, and trying to lose fat in order to make the muscles appear more striated. During the posing portion of the event there are seven mandatory ones for all participants.

ARTICLES: Senior Splash Opinion, Features

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THE CACTUS SHADOWS PRESS

MILITARY

BACKLASH OF SENIOR SPLASH OPINION

ANNALEE BARNETT

ITH graduation just around

the corner, seniors face feelings of excitement and enthusiasm for the future, but also rising are the fears of instability. Uncertainty is a main concern on everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind, and useless sessions of senior splash and four years of ECAP have done nothing to appease these fears. Senior Splash is a program for senior high school students that discusses applying for college, scholarships, Free Application For Student Aid [FAFSA], and other college related issues. There are several senior splash sessions throughout the year. Intentions of these meetings are ultimately good, however, it only adds an unnecessary amount of stress and worry onto an already pressured senior. The Education and Career Action Plan, or ECAP, is an Arizona school board approved plan for Arizona high school students to work on assignments that would supposedly help them transition into the real world. It includes assignments like building a resume and making a four year plan, which are both very useful things to have when planning for the future, however, the bar falls a little when student time is wasted with assignments like time management and college comparison. These tasks are assigned to each grade separately, and as a student graduates each grade, they are expected to have completed all of the assigned pieces. A student should not have to worry about additional assignments on top of already heavy school

Even if that student had perfect grades and a great track record, the very thing that they had been working towards for four year would be stripped of them because of a missed ECAP assignment.

work. What is worse is that transferring students are required to make up every assignment from all the years that they missed. If graduation comes around and a student does not have every single ECAP assignment completed, they are not allowed to graduate. Even if that student had perfect grades and a great track record, the very thing that they had been working towards for four year would be stripped of them because of a missed ECAP assignment. A better alternative to making students complete added assignments for ECAP would be to take one day out of the month in an English or history class to teach students useful skills for the future. Useful assignments should include learning how to create a budget, how to file taxes, and how to successfully prepare for an interview. ECAP and senior splash are both great ideas for helping students prepare for life after college, but the idea went awry when it became a high school requirement.

Advanced courses should improve college a By MADDIE HOWARD g creeker editor

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ARTICLES:Extreme Rock Climbing, Sports

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Kicking into a new season By KASSIDY WHEELER  staff writer

The girls soccer team is preparing for its upcoming season, and with recent tryouts they plan to put together a unit of players that are well-equipped to win state this season.

BOUNCING BACK

DURING A PRACTICE,

Logan Hasher, a sophomore, spars with a Cactus Shadows alumni. The boys wrestling team has practice every day after school.

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WRESTLERS PIN IT TO WIN IT Avianna Hoppes covers the upcoming season of the wrestling team. The team is smaller than in years past.

ACTUS Shadows wrestling team’s puts in many hours of hard work each week, practicing every day after

school. Due to a large amount of graduating seniors, there are not as many people on the team this year, only enough for a varsity team, unlike previous years when there was both a varsity and Junior varsity team. “We are a pretty small team this year because we had some people graduate last year,” said Colin Marver, a junior. Although the team is not large in size this year, they are expected to grow in upcoming years and improve a lot, since many seniors graduated last year. “We are in a rebuilding year, but we have a big eighth grade class and an even bigger seventh grade class. The team we have now has a lot of under-

classmen on it, so the team will get bigger,” said Jim Swetter, the athletic director. There are 14 total spots on the team, one for each weight class, but not all of them are filled. Other changes this year also include a new coach, which is another challenge for the team. “Wrestling is all about style and it can be difficult for the kids to learn a new coaching style again,” said Swetter. Wrestling is different from other sports, because it is both an individual sport and a team sport. “I like wrestling because it's unique. It's really hard, but it can help you benefit from other things in life,” said Isaac Kelly, team captain. Because of the different weight classes, team members have to make sure that stay with in a certain weight range so they can compete in the correct weight class. The first weight category starts at 106 and it keeps going

up from there. “The hardest part is cutting weight, because you can't eat, and you're constantly running,” said Kelly. Besides weight challenges, wrestlers must also master “I like a series of moves. The main types of wrestling wrestling holds include stretches, because it’s body locks, chokes, unique. It’s and transition holds. Learning some of these really hard moves can be tricky for but it can help some people who are just you benefit beginning, but adds to the from other challenge and excitement of the individual aspect of things in life.” the sport. Isaac Kelly, team “The one on one, it's just captain. you and another person going at it, instead of the whole team aspect, which is nice,” said Marver. Anyone can join wrestling since it is a no-cut sport and the team practices Monday through Friday for two and a half hours each day.

The team is ambitious this year because they came up short last season’s quarter final. They are looking to improve and reach the ultimate goal of winning a state final. “Our coach is new, so it’ll be kind of a new year, but I think it’ll be better than last year,” said Kelby Kuo, a forward on the girls soccer team. Last season, the team lost to Salpointe Catholic 1-0 in a season-ending game. Salpointe Catholic is ranked sixth in the state and 96 in the nation. The soccer team’s overall record was 12-7-3 while their league record was 3-0-1. They were able to achieve a state rank of 33 and a state division rank of seven in the 4A Conference. Additionally, the team has hired a new coach, Carrie White, who is expecting to push the team further to achieve the goal of state championship.

CHANGES “I think the biggest change is that we have a new coaching staff, but we have a lot of talent on the team so we’re looking forward to a really good year,” said Carrie White. Coaching is a large component of what makes a team, it can affect player confidence, positivity, and overall morale of a team. White hopes to get the Junior Varsity and Varsity teams to work together and become more cohesive to learn from each others skill sets. The team lost by one goal last year in the second round of the playoffs, so she hopes to improve the team to make it past the second round. Playing an equal six home and away games this season, the girls plan to capitalize on every game played.

VARSITY AND JV “I think the JV team has done really well in the past, and now that a lot of those players are going to be moved up this year I feel like the varsity team will be made better,” said Marin White, a midfielder on the team. Last season the team won several games in which they blew the other team out by more than ten goals against Washington, Shadow Mountain, and St. Mary’s. However, they were also shutout in losses against Desert Vista, Liberty, and Bishop Amat. Ready for new challenges in the 2017 season, the roster is set, the season is starting, and the goal of winning state is in the eyes of every player and coach.

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SPORTS THE CACTUS SHADOWS PRESS

What is your opinion on doping by Olympic athletes?

Russian Repercussion

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The IOC has banned Russia from the 2018 Winter Olympics due to a state-wide doping scandal.

By ANNALEE BARNETT g sports editor

USSIA has been banned from the upcoming 2018 winter Olympics due to athletic doping in the 2014 Sochi Olympics. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) made the decision after multiple russian athletes were found guilty of doping. “I mean, it sucks that they’re banned, but it’s only fair since they cheated. Doping is definitely something that should not be allowed in the Olympics,” said Julia Kavachi, a senior. Russia is also being ordered to pay $15 million in costs after what the IOC

calls an “unprecedented attack on the integrity of the Olympic Games and sport.” This is not the first time that a country has been banned from the Olympics. Germany was banned during the second World War, South Africa was suspended due to apartheid policies, and several other countries have been suspended or banned. However, this is a major blow to Russia’s president Vladimir Putin.

“I’d say it’s kind of like a slap in the face, you get caught for doping and then you get kicked out of the Olympics, it’s pretty deserving though,” said Sierra Fluegel, a senior. Athletes from Russia that were not involved in the state-wide dop-

ing program are allowed to compete in the 2018 Olympics, however under a different flag. The athletes will be required to compete under the Olympic flag with a uniform reading “Olympic athlete from Russia.” The science behind athletic doping involves increasing bulk, strength, and energy levels. “You don’t know where the needle is coming from, so I’d say it’s pretty dangerous,” said Tandehl Collentine, a health teacher. The five main substances that are involved in athletic doping are completely illegal and often times dangerous. They are mostly either stimulants or hormones.

“It shouldn’t be allowed because it gives them an advantage and makes some athletes better than others.”

CJ NNOROM, JUNIOR “I think if everybody has an equal opportunity to do it then it should be allowed, but if it’s not equal then no, because everyone deserves an equal opportunity.”

Taking knocks on jocks OPINION

FAITH HASHER According to the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) more than 7.6 million students played a high school sport within the past year. The organization estimates that 55.5 percent of high school students play a sport. So why are student-athletes looked down upon? By performing in the classroom, a student earns the right to play. This keeps the student more involved in school. Angela Lumpkin and Rebecca Achen, from the University of Kansas analyzed high school testing, graduation and attendance data. They found that student athletes are more likely to go to school more often than nonathletes. On top of that they have higher graduation rates. Although a common belief is that

“There is a misconception that jocks are just brainless athletes that can physically perform well, when in reality the athletes are students first.”

athletes are held to a lower standard most teachers keep the athletes accountable equally to both school and their sport. “Nearly 8 million students currently participating in high school athletics in the United States, only 480,000 of them will compete at NCAA schools,” according to NCAA.org. On the other hand, people may say the high graduation rates come from teachers having lower standards for athletes, they are willing to let athletes pass without doing all the work. There is a misconception that jocks are just brainless athletes that can physically perform well, when in reality the athletes are students first. Athletes tend to be more successful in the future since they learn basic skills younger. They learn time man-

agement between balancing school, a sport, and any other activities. The jocks are more likely to get the recommended amount of sleep in order for them to perform at top peak. A majority of high school athletes’ dream is to compete at the next level, such as college or even the Olympics. In order for athletes to get a scholarship they need to show that they go above and beyond in school and a sport. This makes them stand out from the rest of the students. To participate in a sport at Cactus Shadows, you must have a 2.0 and cannot have any failing grades. Throw out the stereotype saying jocks are dumb and keep an open mind about how much effort athletes put into school and their sport.

KELBY KUO, JUNIOR “I think it shouldn’t be allowed because it’s an unfair advantage and it’s not fair to other athletes that work hard.”

COLIN MARVER, JUNIOR “I think it shouldn’t be allowed, but if everyone can do it then they should be allowed to do it.”

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THE POWER OF POWDER PUFF

By GRACE HAYCRAFT-MCKEE g trending now editor

N years past, Powder Puff was

an event to raise money for Susan G. Koman, a breast cancer charity. Starting this year, the money was donated to a new charity, Stand Up to Cancer, and the color was changed from pink to the universal cancer color, lavender. “Many people who played in the past have said ‘I have other family members that have suffered from another cancer, can I play for them?’ We just decided to broaden it so you can connect with everybody on campus,” said Cameron Bender, a math teacher and .” adviser. Mason Russo, a senior. Since Bender noticed many people wanted to play for different cancers, and there was a difficultly working with the past charity, she decided to add one more commodity. “For instance, if you're playing for prostate cancer, you can embellish your jersey in light blue. So we’ll see everybody on the field wearing different colors to represent all cancers,” said Bender. While working with the breast cancer charity, Susan G. Koman, Steve Bebee, principal and both student council representatives realized it was a difficult process to undergo. “Like any big corporation or organization they have a brand to protect and so as such they had a lot of rules and restrictions which we had to follow in order to be able to use them,” said

“It’s kind of stressful for the coaches because you have to teach girls that don’t know how to play football

ON THE SIDELINES, Kyle Kort, a senior, coaches the girls during the annual powder puff game. During Powder Puff, the football team will coach while the girls play football. 4OLIVIA PALMER

Allison Zilka, an economics teacher and a student council adviser. Powder Puff is a role reversal game where girls play a round of football, and guys put on cheerleading routines. “It’s kind of stressful for the coaches because you have to teach girls that don’t know how to play football,” said Mason Russo, a senior. Teams were given three days of practice that led up to the event, meaning there was only a short amount of time to learn and teach both sports. The games took place on November 30 on the field where both the girls of the sophomore and junior classes came out on top. During both halftimes the boys put on a dance routine for everyone watching. “It was upsetting, I guess, but it was fine because we were just doing it for the cure and it was just fun to play either way,” said Phoebe Cook, a senior. The change of charity this year to Stand up to Cancer brought a more colorful look to the field with all the cancers being represented.

DURING THE ANNUAL POWDER PUFF GAME, Jordan Lund, a junior,

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Cactus Shadows senior athletes cement their intent Student athletes sign letters of intent to colleges that have presented offers to play their sport. Only a handful are given this opportunity each year. By EMMA RUSSELLO g travel editor

RECEIVING AN OFFER AND committing to play a college sport is an opportunity that only a handful of students can receive. Senior students have begun signing their letters of intent to schools all around the country. According to the National Collegiate Athletic Association, out of the nearly eight million students currently playing high school athletics, only 480,000 will go on to play at an NCAA college. Kendall Bennett, a senior, has signed her National Letter of Intent to swim at San Diego State

University next year. “I’m really passionate about swimming and I think that participating in a collegiate sport gives you a unique opportunity to represent your school,” said Bennett. Some students obtain several different offers, and have trouble making their final decision. “I made my decision mostly based off of the team. I love the coaches and the other girls on the team & SDSU has great facilities and assets available to student athletes and it’s a place where I can see myself succeeding in both my studies and swimming,” said Bennett. Bennett is receiving an scholar-

ship and she says that her coach, teammates and family influenced her the most during her high school swimming career. Caitlin Bickle, a senior, will be attending Baylor University in Texas on a full ride scholarship for basketball. “Signing my letter of intent was the best feeling I could ever have, considering I tore my ACL and meniscus before I had signed. I was worried that it would affect me for college so it felt great to make my commitment official,” said Bickle Students who are interested in playing a collegiate sport have to start putting themselves out there

as soon as freshman or sophomore year. “Follow the NCAA rules on communications but start emailing coaches as soon as possible. It helps keep it less stressful once senior year comes around and you have recruiting trips and have to apply for colleges,” said Bennett. Bickle’s strategy for students trying to play a college sport is somewhat different from Bennett’s. “My advice for younger kids is to keep working hard, surround yourself with others that want the same goal, and to trust in the process,” said Bickle. Jim Swetter, athletic director

and assistant principal, said that it is satisfying to see students reaching their goals, and is special to celebrate those student athletes who are going to the next level. “Coaches are continuing to further their athletes mental and physical capabilities, teach them the skills for the next level and work with them to contact coaches and colleges,” said Swetter. The varsity and club coaches for all different sports help their athletes, and try to further their athletic career as much as possible.

wanted to do the paint party because I felt like our club didn’t host enough events; I wanted to create more opportunities for us to come together as a club and share our art, writing, and music,” said Mia Gilling, Literary Magazine Editor in Chief. 4 MIA GILLING

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By AUDREY FOWLER g staff writer

LITERARY MAGAZINE HELD THE 10th annual Latte Poetry, an open mic competition where students can come read their poetry out loud, at Janey's Coffee House in November. Musical acts are also encouraged to perform. “Latte poetry is always a success. I just love getting to see my students perform their work, and then hopefully they’ll submit that to the magazine,” said Lori Hart, Lit Mag adviser. The winner of this year’s competition was Julian Voitek for his poem, A Captain’s Rite (Promises to my Loved Ones). Additionally, Lit Mag also recently held a paint party,

where students could come and share their and nobody is creativity while listening to music. Lit Mag is a student run production that showcases student literature and art in a magazine every year. Lit Mag meets every Wednesday to critique submitted content. The critique process is as followed: a piece will be displayed on a big Lori Hart, Lit Mag adviser. screen for the club to see. When this happens, it is completely anonymous

“Latte poetry is always a success. I just love getting to see my students perform their work, and then hopefully they’ll submit that to the magazine.”

allowed to say who it is. The club then individually critiques based on a set of specific criteria, then adds up scores and find the average. For a piece to get in it must get a 32 or higher on the grading scale. “The easiest way to submit is online on the Lit Mag page there’s a form that you can use to submit your art or literature,” said Julian Voitek, secretary of Lit Mag. Another option is bringing your art into room 609 to be photographed.

Lit Mag submits the final magazine to multiple competitions each year. After winning a gold or silver crown for the last several years, the club has not been nominated for a crown this year. Crown awards are given by scholastic press association at Columbia University in New York. Students in all publications including Lit Mag travel to accept the award each year. “I feel really upset about not winning, but I’m not exactly surprised, our content wasn’t the best we need more variety,” said Samantha Holmes, a junior and active member of three years. Lit Mag meets every Wednesday in room 609.

Governor Ducey signs bill changing rules for pet stores By ANNALEE BARNETT g sports editor

Puppy mills, a practice of breeding dogs in tightly packed facilities, are on the rise throughout Arizona and many other states in the U.S. In May of 2016, Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation that allowed pet stores to sell commercially bred animals in the state of Arizona despite the pleas of animal advocates. The legislation made void regulations in

Tempe and Phoenix of pets stores limited to selling rescue animals. However, stores are only allowed to obtain animals from breeders that have a license from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). “I breed Great Danes and I’ve met other breeders who’ve had run ins with puppy mills. It’s a disgusting practice that needs to be stopped,” said James Black, a dog breeder. According to the Puppy Mill Project, there are an estimated 10,000 puppy mills in the US with over two million puppies being bred a year. “I think it's messed up, because dogs didn't do anything wrong to us, so what right do we have to do wrong to them?” said John Bush, a junior. Dogs living in puppy mills exist in

unsanitary conditions and are usually kept in wired, stacked cages. The facilities offer no protection from harsh conditions and neglects to provide veterinary care. “Seeing the ways that these dogs are forced to live is deplorable. I couldn't believe my eyes, it made me want to go after puppy mills even more,” said Black. Pet rescue organizations like the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals otherwise known as the ASPCA, encourages people looking for pets to pay attention to where the dog came from. “Being a licensed puppy mill doesn’t mean anything, dogs are still kept in cages 24/7 and conditions are still in humane,” said Black. Often times, puppies are taken away from their mothers in puppy mills much

too early, leaving them with severe behavioral disorders as well as health issues. Puppy mills are also a main source for pet stores when they are stocking up on dogs. That is why it is important to adopt dogs from rescues. “People should rescue dogs more from shelters rather than getting them from breeders, so that puppy mills can be stopped,” said Audrey Coleman, a junior. The USDA is a federal department that deals with laws related to food, farming, agriculture, and forestry, so some may argue that the USDA has nothing to do with animal rights. Anger from animal advocates was sparked when the animal welfare page was abruptly taken down from the government website.

ARTICLES:Pro Life, Opinion 8 ■ DECEMBER 22, 2017

OPINION THE CACTUS SHADOWS PRESS

TWO PERSPECTIVES As states continue to debate women’s rights and right to life, students weigh in on...

Abortion

PRO CHOICE- MAJA PEIRCE It should be a woman's choice as to whether she decides to give birth or get an abortion. Since a fetus cannot survive without its mother’s body, the woman should have the option to have a baby or not. Bearing children puts the mother's life at risk. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 700 women in the United States die each year as a result of complications related to pregnancy or childbirth, and pregnancy complications are the sixth most common cause of death for women between the ages of 20 and 34. Abortions, however, are one of the most safe procedures in medicine, much safer than live births. According to a study done by the National Institute of Health, “the pregnancy-associated mortality rate among women who delivered live neonates was 8.8 deaths per 100,000 live births. The mortality rate related to induced abortion was 0.6 deaths per 100,000 abortions.” Therefore, if a woman is not ready to give birth, and a fetus has not even developed arms yet, putting a woman's life in danger seems, frankly, ridiculous. But even if a birth does not pose a risk for the woman, she has the right to choice. “Right to life” does not mean the right to use somebody else’s body. People make decisions all the time about whether or not to use their own body to save another. For example, no one is required to donate their organs, even if doing so would save another’s life. Many say that women have abortions to avoid the responsibility of having a child. However, if a woman cannot provide the child a stable and supportive life, then the responsible thing to do is to save a potential child from having to experience a miserable upbringing. Additionally, the idea that it is irresponsible to get an abortion means it is a woman's duty to give birth if she has sex, which is dictating a woman's role in society and not taking into consideration the quality of life of the child. According to the Department of Justice, 300,000 women get raped every year in our nation and the chance of rape is 1:5. These women did not have the choice to use contraception and, by not giving them the choice of abortion, they are forced to accept bringing a child into this world who was born out of something hateful and painful because it is their “duty” and “role” in society. Avoiding raising a child is not the only reason women get abortions. Some women simply cannot afford to give birth. A hospital birth costs anywhere between $3,000$37,000 in the U.S. An abortion costs anywhere between $300-$800. If these facts are not enough to give you a moral reason to support a woman’s right to choose, then consider the fact that 57 percent of our nation’s taxes are put towards the military. Whether or not you support the military, you cannot deny that killing already born, mature humans to ensure our people’s safety, is not any less moral than aborting a fetus out of a woman's body. Lastly, supporting a woman’s choice of abortion does not mean that, given the choice, you would choose to abort your baby. Supporting a woman's choice of abortion is simply giving each woman the right to make that choice for themselves.

PRO LIFE- ANNALEE BARNETT The 14th amendment of the US Constitution says no state has the right to deprive a person from life, liberty, or property. The practice of abortion goes directly against the law of the land. An abortion is the deliberate termination of a human fetus that usually takes place in the first 28 weeks of the pregnancy. Clinics and pro choice advocates will promote that abortion is an innocent solution to discarding of unwanted “tissue.” That is a lie. The truth is that abortion is the grim murder of a tiny human life. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) there were 664,435 abortions in the United States in the year of 2013. What that really means is hundreds of thousands of human lives were snuffed out. Some argue that the fetus is really just a clump of cells within a woman’s body, however, within the first three months of the pregnancy there are several distinguishable human characteristics. A fertilized egg contains astonishing amount of genetic information. A single thread of DNA has information equivalent to a library of one thousand volumes. After eight to nine days, the heart and eyes begin to form, by 21 days the heart is pumping blood through the body, 28 days and small arms and legs take shape. By 30 days a brain has developed and has multiplied in size ten thousand times. At the end of the first three months the baby has already developed a functioning skeleton with organs and detectable brain waves. He has smiled, frowned, and moved within the womb. To say that this baby is just a “clump of cells” is completely laughable from a scientific standpoint. Pro choice advocates also argue that women should have the right to choose because of the possibility of harm or death during labor. However, a lifestyle is not more important than the life of another. To end a child’s life just because it may cost the mother discomfort is deplorable. A woman has made the choice to become pregnant (besides cases of rape), so therefore she should live with the decision that she made. Although in cases of rape the woman did not make the choice for herself, that still does not give her the right to end another life for her own convenience. She is making a decision for someone else, just like the rapists made the decision for her. A study by the Guttmacher Institute found that less than 0.5 percent of women had an abortion as a result of being raped. A solution to abortion is putting the baby up for adoption after birth. This gives the child a chance of life as well as a fresh start for the mother. Nine months of discomfort is not paramount to the possibility of life. Imagine all of the lost potential. What if Martin Luther King Jr. or Mother Teresa had been aborted? What would our lives look like without the influence of these people? By aborting babies in the womb, we are losing the capacity for greatness. Who knows, maybe the baby that was aborted yesterday could have cured cancer. Abortion of babies in the womb is wrong. Plain and simple. The extermination of God’s tiniest and most innocent children is something that must end, lest we accept the crime of murder.

“After eight to nine days, the heart and eyes begin to form, by 21 days the heart is pumping blood through his body, 28 days and he has small arms and legs.”

“ The pregnancy associated morality rate among women who delivered live neonates was 8.8 deaths per 100,000 live births.”

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