Maja's Spring Portfolio 2019

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This semester, I improved a great deal in my design skills particularly drawing illustrations. I can use these skills wherever I go, no matter what publication I am working on. I think I could still work on creating fresh designs that I haven’t used in passed issues. I would like to go more bold in the future with larger headlines and keen senses of color.

Deadlines are imperative for the newspaper to function effectively. I learned that due dates are an ingredient in the glue that keeps the team together. Going forward, I’d like to do a better job at doing the foundations of an article days before I write it. Research is key to a great interview. If you learn the background information before heading into an interview, it creates more depth to be explored when asking someone questions.

I feel like I got stronger in teamwork this past semester by learning to ask for help. I have a tendency to want to do everything myself. The last issue of the newspaper I chose to do the senior pages with Austin Hagan, a close friend of mine on the staff. Despite Hagan’s reliable nature, I was slightly nervous about splitting up work because I wanted to assure it got done. However, through great communication and persistence the pages turned out well and our friendship remains intact.

Journalism ethics are something I have always passionately been strict on for myself. However, something interesting occured this semester with design that I wasn’t prepared for. The way I do my illustrations is typically a method of me tracing something I found on pinterest. Which, if it is a photograph, has

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never necessarily been an issue for me since my drawings tend to turn out quite differently than a photograph (I’m not that skilled yet.) However, during my in-depth issue revolving around ocean pollution, I began tracing another illustration. I stopped half way and began to question whether or not it was plagiarism to be tracing and drawing essentially the same illustration as someone else.

I immediately went in and changes things up with some shaping and coloring.

While I have always been careful about plagiarizing writing, I never thought of the concept of plagiarizing illustrations and it took me by surprise.

This semester I tried to be an asset to the staff by being creative with my pages and adding diversity in design to the paper. I dedicated quite a bit of time and heart to the publication by staying after to assure my pages were complete and the best they could be.

If I am being entirely honest, I struggle at times being myself in social situations. I am a perfectionist and this has some controlling qualities to it at times.

This semester I let down some of my walls with people. It was difficult because I was worried what others would think. However, I became closer with people on the staff and I don’t regret it for a second. I think this affects my work in publications because when I act as myself, I come across as more genuine. As journalist, this is extremely important because connecting with people is a part of your job and the team behind the scenes has to function like a well oiled machine. I think in the years following this one I will work on opening up more and finding out how to present myself in a way that doesn’t put up walls.

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functioning. It exposes hy pocrisy, corru pti on , and the truth to the public.

There is a lot of illegal an d harmful activ ity that happen s behind closed door s within co rporations and the na tion’s govern ment. A lot of what ha s been bro ught to light regarding th is, was done by investigative journ alism work.

One of the most popular ples is the examcorruption of the Catholic Ch urch in Bo ston that was expose d by the Boston Globe’s inv estigative tea m. They not only un covered the Catholic Church’s aw areness of Pr iest John J. Geoghan’s record of ch ild abuse and the Boston Ar chdiocese’s approval for him to resum e pr iestly duties, but additionally uncovered several oth er similar ca ses just within the Bo ston area.

According to Nationa l Public Radio, since this investig ative work was repor ted in 2002, the Catholic Church has paid three billion dollars in set tlements wi th in the United States .

The Catholic Church case pr ime exam is a ple of an or ganization that has po wer over pe ople due to their faith.

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W hen peop le get the ir news from socia l media, inf or mation is prov ided sw iftly, but it does not always demo nstrate accu racy. This appropriatio n has create d div ision between the media and the people causing the m to believe fake news and in turn dismiss rea l news.

Furthermore , it is linke d to the div ision be tween politi cal parties With no co . nsensus on what is rea and what is l false, it is dif ficult to have any typ e of debate on an issue that needs att ention.

For these reasons, inv estigative journalism is needed now more than ever.

Investigative journalism work is not there to tea r down faith in religion, or the United Sta tes government, it is there to keep those entities to which citize ns put trust into, accoun table for the ir actions.

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This Op-Ed was by far my favorite piece that I wrote this semester. I was thrilled when I was assigned to it because the ethics and wonderment behind investigative journalism is a topic I could geek over for days. I wanted to ensure that this piece was well researched and covered different points of view. In this heated political climate, the investigative journalism world is both needed more than ever, and feared more than ever. The fear causes a lash back of sorts from the public. As a journalist, this piece was important to me because it was my chance to speak about why I think people should challenge that fear.

It was not easy to complete because I needed to get as much factual evidence towards my side of

the argument as possible. I spent a long time researching different investigative pieces which have a tendency to be long and detailed. However, this piece did give me the opportunity to watch an amazing video done by the managing editor of the associated press. This video inspired me and reminded me why being a journalist is like having a super power- it changes lives. Sometimes the passion for delivering truth to the public gets lost in the stress of completing assignments and making deadlines. After viewing the video, I was reminded why I loved doing what I do.

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Supreme Court. Tension boiled #Me Too brought down over 201 powerChristine Blasey Ford came ou ful men. Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, n 2006, the #MeToo campaign February 8, 2019 ● 13 Kavanaugh sexually assaulted Mark Halperin, and Chris Savino are just sprang to life. Over time as it grew, high school in the 1980’s. A h a few men that were exposed. There was it transformed to help those who A RECORD STATESsurvived TO THE UNITEDand Women’s Rights In the United States D E held to hear the story out. Two also quite a bit of backlash towards Me Too. have experienced T C C O LE BREAKING RE S RE E assault, giving them aNGvoice E Women have been fighting and protecting their ent versions of the truth came o A #HimToo hash tag started as a reaction sexual W S IN Alma Adams, Cindy EN TH 127 OMand rights since the dawn of time.

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Clarke, Angie Craig, Sharice Davids, Susan Davis, Madeleine was labeled as “brave,” “inspira There are many people who agree with widely and globally to all the different Dean, Diana DeGette, Rosa DeLauro, Suzan DelBene, Val Demings, Late 1800’s Debbie Dingell, Anna Eshoo, Veronica Escobar, Abby Finkenauer, Lizzie “moving.” The hearing was all the premise of The theWomen’s movement but some feel communities of survivors.

Suffrage Fletcher, Virginia Foxx, Lois Frankel, Marcia Fudge, Tulsi Gabbard, Sylvia Movement actually started media and many celebrities po that it has gone too far. #MeToo has drawn attention towards Garcia, Kay Granger, Debra Haaland, Vicky Hartzler, Jahana Hayes, Kendra in 1848, when a women’s rights the convention was held Horn,often Chrissy Houlahan, Sheila Jackson Lee, Pramila Marcy Kaptur, her courage and the moving “I agree with movement and find that how sexual assault happens inJayapal, everyin Seneca, New York. The Robin Kelly, Ann Kirkpatrick, Brenda Lawrence, Barbara Lee, Debbie Lesko, Zoe lead by Susan that she gave. Unfortunately, b it has goodmovement originwasand purpose but as with day life.

So Elaine many people have Doris come forLofgren, Nita Lowey, Luria, Carolyn Maloney, Matsui, Betty McCollum, B. Anthony and Elizabeth Ann McLane Kuster, Cathystories, McMorris Rodgers, Grace Meng, Carol Miller,any Gwen political movement Cady Stanton. had even given her testimony, there are outliers ward to tell their it is nearly imposMoore, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, Stephanie Murphy, Grace Napolitano, Alexandria Early 1920’s move around constantly due to and extremes,” said Colin Saliba, a senior. sible to deny theNancy problem anymore.

Before Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Pelosi, Chellie Pingree, Ayanna Pressley, Kathleen In the 1920s, the National American Rice, Martha Roby, Lisa Rochester, Lucille Linda Sanchez, Mary Suffrage Associationthreats the her and her family were According to USA today, Women the hashtag this movement became soRoybal-Allard, known, shoulMid 1923 National Woman’s Party cameandtogether Scanlon, Jan Schakowsky, Terri Sewell, Donna Shalala, Mikie Sherrill, Abigail “I just heard about it. I feel it #MeToo has spread so widely tothat ders were turned sexual and it Lori Trahan, ratify roughly the 19th amendment, which Spanberger, Jackie Speier, Elise on Stefanik, Rashidaassault Tlaib, Norma Torres, In 1923, the National gave women the right to vote.

Woman’s politicaluse party social Laurennot Underwood, NydiaaVelazquez , Ann Wagner, Jackie Walorski, Debbie cial thing. People need to spea 65% of adults who media was deemed serious enough issue. proposed the Equal Rights Wasserman Schultz, Maxine Waters, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Jennifer Amendment to provide on this topic. this stuff and I think it should often regularly see posts “I feel like it is really important for this Wexton, Susan Wild, Frederica Wilson, Tammy Baldwin, Marsha Blackburn, legal equality of the sexes Maria Cantwell, Dianne Feinstein, Deb Fischer, Kirsten Gillibrand, Mazie and prohibit thing that is encouraged. Pers

By Novemberto the ofnation 2017, #MeToo had been time of age, looking back on women’s rights Hirono, Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith, Debbie Stabenow, Elizabeth discrimination on the basis a lot more people being open. M retweeted 23 million times in 85 different in theWarren, ’80s,LisaitMurkowski, was not a fun time, people of sex.

Kamala Harris, Tammy Duckworth, Mid 1972 Joni Ernst, Susan Collins, Catherine Cortez Masto, Jeanne are willing to talk about their e countries. that I know went through that and seeing Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Patty Murray, Shelley In March, 1972, the Equal Rights now,” said Wesley Winter, a sen “I think it is important that it started how happy they are that Moorethat’s Capito changing is Amendment passed by the U.S. Senate and was sent to the states for This movement has caused a conversation in society because there good,” said Abby Mock, a senior. ratification but was never officially ratified. and attention towards the unc are definitely issues about how women Conversations around sexual assault are treated and portrayed have evolved and this movement has Mid 2006 and the level of ity that happens in and out of In 2006, Tarana Burke, a civil it's important place. With this movement p respect they’re given.

I think helped push it in the right direction. In the rights activist, founded the movementwomen to raise used their voice to speak up e because it is#MeToo inspiring to speak out United States, employers are working and awareness about the sexual assault and abuse in society. the negative comments the and stand up for themselves,” said Molly trying to help create more positive and Burke was inspired to use the People have become very unafr Gum, a government safe workplaces. With the sheer number of phrase when ateacher.

13-year-old girl came to her about being Back in September 2018, an uproar victims telling their stories, the power of sexually assaulted, inof which she was not sure how to of controversy was heard surrounding strength in numbers makes victims more respond. 2006, Tarana Burke, staff writer

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Emma Torrey, a senior.

they should be.

“There are a lot of women in Hollywood that make more money than some actors. For example, Scarlett Johansson made more this Famous for her year than Tom Cruise. It’s all based on unibrow how much and their respective movies artwork, earned. I honestly Kahlo believe has they’re all been paid fairly,” said Lauren a symbol of Garrison, a senior. newfound liberty HBO began hiring “intimacy cooramongin women’s dinators,” order to make sure the actors performing certain sexual beauty standards scenes for feel thephysically last and psychologically safe. Their goal is to make these century. “depictions” of intimate scenes safe for everyone, the same way a stunt choreographer would perform for the camera.

“In those scenes, which can be somewhat exploitative, those women are being taken care of in a way that makes them not feel degraded, or what they’re doing isn’t being taken advantage of, which I think is very important,” said Cupo.

Overall, the movement of women in Hollywood is the most prominent it has been in the industry for a long time, and women continue to push past the boundaries.

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a civil rights activist, founded the #MeToo movement to raise awareness about the sexual assault and abuse in society. Burke was inspired to use the phrase when a 13 year old girl came to her about being sexually assaulted, in which she was not sure how to respond.

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the homefront of The #MeToowomen movement on restarted

by Alyssa Milano in 2017, to spread World War II, Rosie the Riveter awareness about the sexual assault anItimage and abuse inbecame the workplace. quickly for what spread around social media and soon equality within the United enough, men and women were using States could the movement to share their own accomplish. stories.

T e a r Sheets Early 2018

Allegations against celebrities like Harvey Weinstein, Bill Cosby, and Kevin Spacey came out in 2018, which led to more victims to speak up about their experiences with

Late 2018

With two women in House, Arizona is now thinking about passing the 38th amendment where there is equal rights for both men and women. With more Democrats in the house, there is a 31-29 split. Democrats need to persuade two more Republicans to ratify ERA.

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globe, the movement has become prominent in Egypt. Women from all over the country began About 19 billion pounds of trash ends exposing sexual harassment, or up in the oceans every year. According “unacceptable criticisms” as the country sees it. to HuffPost, this amount of trash could

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more than 817 animal species around the world. Because of the rise in plastic production over the last decade, there has been an increase in how much is entering oceans. Plastic destroys habitats, affects animals’ mating rituals, deforms sea turtles, kills over 100,000 marine mammals a year, and over 1 million seabirds. Plastic intake has consequences, potentially killing an animal, and if worse comes to worse, wiping out an entire species.

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1 Use reusable bags In early January, protesters billion plastic grocery bags yearned to put an end100 to sexual are used each year, they end harassment in the streets.

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There are different trends each year February 8, 2019 ● 19 hich leads to people to keep following one other towards that trend. Teens like to ange it up and will always want some new end to come up so they can change their yle.

There will constantly be new trends. The ghschoolers look to have something new at theyBycan have.

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Dressing for success in-depth editor

As a teenager, choosing a look that is appropriate for an interview depends on what kind of job you are applying for.

“They should be wearing what we consider business casual,” said Brian Jesse, an economics teacher.

For an interview at a fast food restaurant, department store, or grocery store, a solid colored pair of slacks or khakis demonstrate thoughtfulness without overdressing. This choice in pants pair well with a button down or polo.

Shoes can be kept casual for a more laid back type of interview such as this. However, they must be clean.

Brands such as Vans, Converse, and Nike are great places to start.

“If I was interviewing at Dutch Bros, I’d be more laid back with my outfit, but if I was interviewing for the Marriott Hotel, I’d probably wear a button up,” said Cole Berry, a senior.

An interview at an elegant establishment requires a more polished look. A suit will give off the professional look, and exempting the jacket or blazer is acceptable as a younger interviewee.

According to Alison Doyle, in an article written for The Balance Careers, a black heel is timeless and classy.

If women do choose to wear heels, 20 ● February 8, 2019 shy away from wedges and stick to solid colors with a heel length under three inches. On the contrary, a ballet flat can make a comfortable substitute for heels. Men should wear dress shoes or a pair of ankle boots.

“For my retail interview I wore a brand that they sold and they hired me on the spot. I try to dress the part for any interview. For my Janeys interview, I wore a denim skirt, a tucked in yellow T-shirt and minimal makeup,” said Devon Molina, a senior.

For somewhere with a creative edge such as a coffee shop, an art studio, or stylish clothing store, adding a bit of originality to the outfit can make you stand out.

Colorful blouses for women and button down shirts with unique

By Maja Peirce prints for men are a good start on in depth editor top of tastefully colored slacks.

A day trip is the perfect way to have an inti“There iswith nothing more mate adventure the one thatannoying holds your tothis jobValentines interviewers heart Day.if it’s just someHit theoff highway andwho drive to Sedona, body the street doesn’t know Arizona.

The about altitude provides a slightly anything their company, what cooler temperature and the the magical you do, or what is expected of them. aura of the pines and rust-toned rocks will Youscene wantfor to know the company,” said set the a romantic day.

“We would love to go to Sedona. We could Jesse. get a hotel and wealways would better go on to hikes and It is almost overhorse back riding,” said Ryan McQuiston, a dress for an interview than under senior. dress.

If thereLovers is doubt, go with the The Chocolate Festival is schedoption and wear the outfit uledclassier to happen February 12 through the 14.

While taking a train ride through the Verde with pride.

look. A suit will give off the professional look, and exempting the jacket or blazer is acceptable as a younger interviewee.

According to Alison Doyle, in an article written for The Balance Careers, a black heel is timeless and classy.

If women do choose to wear heels, shy away from wedges and stick to solid colors with a heel length under three inches. On the contrary, a ballet flat can make a comfortable substitute for heels. Men should wear dress shoes or a pair of ankle boots.

“For my retail interview I wore a brand that they sold and they hired me on the spot. I try to dress the part for any interview. For my Janeys interview, I wore a denim skirt, a tucked in yellow T-shirt and minimal makeup,” said Devon Molina, a senior.

For somewhere with a creative edge such as a coffee shop, an art studio, or stylish clothing store, adding a bit of originality to the outfit can make you stand out.

Colorful blouses for women and button down shirts with unique prints for men are a good start on top of tastefully colored slacks.

“There is nothing more annoying to job interviewers if it’s just somebody off the street who doesn’t know anything about their company, what you do, or what is expected of them.

You want to know the company,” said Jesse.

It is almost always better to overdress for an interview than under dress. If there is doubt, go with the classier option and wear the outfit with pride.

Travel

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Valentine’s Day day trips

Canyon and tasting chocolate could be a

great way to celebrate the holiday, there are other more affordable festivities in Sedona.

Stroll around the town and look around the crystal shops and boutiques, and end the day off with gourmet ice cream at For another option, take a hike at Devil’s Bridge, or Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness and get some fresh air.

“The last time we went to Sedona we did a hike and Logan brought his camera to take pictures of the scenery. We don’t have a “special spot” per-say, but Oak Creek is a place we would definitely go to again to hike,” said Kaya Dobbs, a senior.

Alternatively, go south to Tuscon, Arizona.

Being in a new town can make any typical date feel special. Grab some coffee at Exo

Roast, and go to Antigone Books. Spend an hour or so finding the most romantic titles, phrases, and poems that describe how you feel about one another.

If you’re looking for something slightly less cheesy, try out Funsticks batting cages and then head to the park afterwards to have a picnic. The competitive atmosphere is fun to flirt in and the endorphins running through you will guarantee it a high energy date.

If you’re truly an adventurous pair, try facing the ghost town Jerome. Expand your knowledge and visit the Jerome Historic Park- a giant mansion and estate that was converted into a museum about the towns mining history.

The Jerome Artists Cooperative

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Gallery is run entirely by artists in Jerome and has been open for at least ten years. The gallery is a fundamental part of Jerome’s art community so it’s an essential to check out while visiting.

The spooking aspect of Jerome, is the ghosts. To have a truly memorable Valentines Day, take one of Jerome’s Ghost Town Tours to hear what haunts the town.

The most imperative thing to remember about going on a road trip with a significant other is to remember who they are and what they enjoy.

Although the destination is fun and picking something to do is important, remember, it’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey.

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Dolphinaris closes its doors STAND UP FOR JUSTICE Students Blaine Ashby, Anna Murphy, and Karli Miller show their support for the safety of the remaining dolphins. After the fourth death of a dolphin, many people started to use their voice to take a stand against the abuse. “Since the dolphins aren’t healthy, it’s not humane to keep them in Arizona for our own entertainment,” said Ashby. 4 MAJA PEIRCE

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Due to the intense media pressure after the death of four dolphins, Dolphinaris Arizona at the OdySea Aquarium decided to close their doors and relocate the surviving dolphins.

Natasha Jarick is ...

an artist in the making

by Maja Peirce In-depth editor

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“Realism with a twist” describes senior art student, Natasha Jarick’s artwork in her own words.

Primarily working with pencil and paper, Jarick enjoys adding her imaginative interpretation to still lives.

“I like drawing things as realistically as possible using a reference, and usually I create it to be something that wouldn’t actually happen in real life,” said Jarick.

THE CACTUS SHADOWS April 19, 2019 ● 13 Taking art classes since PRESS freshman year has led Jarick to the level 8 2D drawing class she is in now.

Jarick is working on a reverse sketch of a sloth, taking black paper and drawing the creature with white pencil.

“She’s really patient. She takes a lot of time to add details,” said Halle Abadi, a senior and Jarick’s close friend.

She plans on finishing the sloth piece with addamendment is Mark Twain’s Adventures The New York Times The World Wide Web is Arizona governor James Joyce’s Ulysses ing a cigaretteFirst in the sloth’s hand. adopted, protecting the of and Huckleberry Finn ceases publication due to invented.

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Massachusetts ing journalists of treaaimed to protect student to obscene material. not afraid expression to take chances and make mistakes, try library for Deborah use of racial slurs. son for leaking top-secret publications from cennew things and try new mediums,” said Wales, art teacher. documents known as “The sorship.

Drawing from a young age, Jarick was inspired NATASHA JARICK DRAWS A REALISTIC Pentagon Papers.” by her mother who drew often. Jarick started SLOTH with white colored pencil on black paper sketching pumpkins and showed her mother her for her 2D art class. 4 MAJA PEIRCE art projects as Calls an excited young It bans public Supreme Court case Supreme Court rules in for the US post- Rembrandt.

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Like the sloth piece she is working on, Jarick’s inspection by officials.

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Jarick.

The unique view Jarick contributes to the world After submitting her portfolio, she won a scholof art will undoubtedly continue to grow in the arship from the Kiwanis Carefree Club to con3 MAX SOTELO upcoming years and fuel her drive to creating tinue taking art classes through college. imaginative creations.

Despite this, Jarick intends to major in Biology

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alumn who attended the trip twice as a student, enjoyed the classes and the variety of different topics offered.

“There was this one lecture about how to speak in a group of people. It was a

where or can we censor maybe parts of it?” said Jim Swetter, the principal.

It gets to be controversial surrounding the arts when performances can lose their meaning and weight due to censorship.

“I feel as though it is better to leave things original and as they are because obviously the script was written that way and so by changing it, it doesn’t have the same affect.

If one person gets offended, we might have to change it but that may not be how other people feel so it might not make sense,” said Emi Knape, a sophomore and actor.

The growth of students and their abilities as performers, audience members, and early adults is something administration and the student body work together to balance since the law surrounding censorship in Arizona public schools remains untouched and is a center of heavy controversy within the state.

editors and team leaders about how to lead a class, how to manage a team efficiently and effectively, the school’s publications now have more experienced leadership.

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The importance of the fourth estate

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The discrediting of news sources and reporters is dangerous. Journalists play critical roles in holding the powerful accountable and keeping people aware of important current events.

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NVESTIGATIVE journalism plays a primary role in keeping our society functioning. It exposes hypocrisy, corruption, and the truth to the public.

There is a lot of illegal and harmful activity that happens behind closed doors within corporations and the nation’s government. A lot of what has been brought to light regarding this, was done by investigative journalism work.

One of the most popular examples is the corruption of the Catholic Church in Boston that was exposed by the Boston Globe’s investigative team. They not only uncovered the Catholic Church’s awareness of Priest John J. Geoghan’s record of child abuse and the Boston Archdiocese’s approval for him to resume priestly duties, but additionally uncovered several other similar cases just within the Boston area.

According to National Public Radio, since this investigative work was reported in 2002, the Catholic Church has paid three billion dollars in settlements within the United States.

The Catholic Church case is a prime example of an organization that has power over people due to their faith. Although this can be a healthy experience for some, it

clearly had a certain level of corruption within it that needed to be brought to the attention of the court and nation.

A much older example of how investigative journalism benefited the United States is the Watergate Scandal. As a nation that prides itself on being just, having a president break into his opponent’s offices during the election to gather information does not serve

the U.S. citizen’s values as a nation.

Therefore, the investigative work done by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, told the public what they needed to know. Although the piece couldn’t have been written without the help of Mark Felt, the second associate director of the FBI who led Bernstein and Woodward in the right direction, it was ultimately the press that released the story to the public.

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“The work of these journalists has changed and continues to change the course of history and that history teaches us that it has been during times of great upheaval and division when investigative journalism has been most essential and when it's had the most impact” said Brian Carovillano, managing editor for the Associated Press during his speech at the CGTN Global Media Summit 2017.

When people get their news from social media, information is provided swiftly, but it does not always demonstrate accuracy. This appropriation has created division between the media and the people causing them to believe fake news and in turn dismiss real news.

Furthermore, it is linked to the division between political parties.

With no consensus on what is real and what is false, it is difficult to have any type of debate on an issue that needs attention.

For these reasons, investigative journalism is needed now more than ever. Investigative journalism work is not there to tear down faith in religion, or the United States government, it is there to keep those entities to which citizens put trust into, accountable for their actions.

If not to question authority, society needs it to deliver authentic news.

Maja Peirce in-depth editor

When people get their news from social media, information is provided swiftly, but it does not always demonstrate accuracy. This appropriation has created division between the media and the people causing them to believe fake news and in turn dismiss real news.

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a woman’s place IN DEPTH

#metoo rises to meet the challenge

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The movement makes headway in Egypt Although the #metoo movement started in the United States, in the past year it quickly became a global phenomenon, continuing into the new year with more women able to speak up, act out, and share their stories.

A brief history of the #metoo movement

Makenna French staff writer

n 2006, the #MeToo campaign sprang to life. Over time as it grew, it transformed to help those who have experienced and survived sexual assault, giving them a voice and allowing them to be heard. In 2017, in less than six months, the hash tag for the movement spread widely and globally to all the different communities of survivors. #MeToo has drawn attention towards how often sexual assault happens in everyday life. So many people have come forward to tell their stories, it is nearly impossible to deny the problem anymore. Before this movement became so known, shoulders were turned on sexual assault and it was not deemed a serious enough issue.

“I feel like it is really important for this time of age, looking back on women’s rights in the ’80s, it was not a fun time, people that I know went through that and seeing how happy they are that that’s changing is good,” said Abby Mock, a senior.

Conversations around sexual assault have evolved and this movement has helped push it in the right direction. In the United States, employers are working and trying to help create more positive and safe workplaces. With the sheer number of victims telling their stories, the power of strength in numbers makes victims more

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Shrouded in myth and legend, the story of Cleopatra is unclear, but her iconcism as a woman in power has remained constant no matter the tale.

likely to be believed now. #Me Too brought down over 201 powerful men. Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, Mark Halperin, and Chris Savino are just a few men that were exposed. There was also quite a bit of backlash towards Me Too. A #HimToo hash tag started as a reaction against Me Too. It was cheered and supported by many in Trump’s base and won support from many Republicans.

There are many people who agree with the premise of the movement but some feel that it has gone too far.

“I agree with the movement and find that it has good origin and purpose but as with any political movement there are outliers and extremes,” said Colin Saliba, a senior.

According to USA today, the hashtag #MeToo has spread so widely that roughly 65% of adults who use social media often regularly see posts on this topic.

By November of 2017, #MeToo had been retweeted 23 million times in 85 different countries.

“I think it is important that it started a conversation in society because there are definitely issues about how women are treated and portrayed and the level of respect they’re given. I think it's important because it is inspiring women to speak out and stand up for themselves,” said Molly Gum, a government teacher.

Back in September of 2018, an uproar of controversy was heard surrounding

Frida Kahlo Famous for her unibrow and artwork, Kahlo has been a symbol of newfound liberty among women’s beauty standards for the last century.

the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Tension boiled over when Christine Blasey Ford came out and said Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her back in high school in the 1980’s. A hearing was held to hear the story out. Two very different versions of the truth came out that day.

While Kavanaugh still was appointed to the court, Ford got her story out and was labeled as “brave,” “inspirational,” and “moving.” The hearing was all over social media and many celebrities posted about her courage and the moving testimony that she gave. Unfortunately, before Ford had even given her testimony, she had to move around constantly due to the death threats her and her family were receiving.

“I just heard about it. I feel it’s a beneficial thing. People need to speak out about this stuff and I think it should be something that is encouraged. Personally I see a lot more people being open. More people are willing to talk about their experiences now,” said Wesley Winter, a senior.

This movement has caused more talk and attention towards the uncomfortability that happens in and out of the workplace. With this movement people have used their voice to speak up even against the negative comments they receive.

People have become very unafraid.

Rosie the Riveter Representing the hardworking women on the homefront of World War II, Rosie the Riveter became an image for what equality within the United States could accomplish.

Coming to life not only in the United States, but across the globe, the movement has become prominent in Egypt. Women from all over the country began exposing sexual harassment, or “unacceptable criticisms” as the country sees it.

In Egypt, men are viewed as superior in the workplace with women working jobs below them.

This makes men feel like they are predominant altogether, which is why women fear they will either be fired, or shut down completely with their allegations.

According to egyptianstreets. com, a website known for describing events happening here and now, a test conducted by the United Nations revealed that 99 percent of women in Egypt have been sexually harassed.

Harassment in the workplace can start as comments that make women feel inferior or uncomfortable. That is unfortunately how it begins.

In early January, protesters yearned to put an end to sexual harassment in the streets.

This includes catcalling along with sexual harassment in the workplace.

The #metoo movement in Egypt started as a result of wanting change, like the many protests that have occurred in the past.

What matters at this point is the future, and what people will do to change it.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg After fighting a multitude of gender- biased cases as a lawyer for both men and women, Ginsburg now serves as the

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Tina Fey Known for her quick wit and humor, Fey became the first female writer on Saturday Night Live. A study done by East Carolina Universtiy reported her impersonation of Sarah Palin could have gone as far as to sway the outcome of the 2008 election.

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Austin Hagan grades Nations for their suffrage graded A - Sweden

America’s change in regards to women’s rights has largely been due to the social movements and less to do with actual policy being passed, which means that each legal battle develops a new part of what is considered precedent in law, but does necessarily mean it is enforced.

C - South Africa

Women’s suffrage was granted in South Africa in 1930, but only for white women. Most of the tension in South Africa has been focused between the whites and blacks of the country. Recent strides in black equality in the field of physics have only shown the inequality in women’s rights.

D - Ukraine

The issues in gender equality in Ukraine tend to be due to the patriarchal nature of their society.

Generally there just isn’t the support needed to make a lot of change yet, but the United Nations has began a resolution to help gender equality as part of its support of the nation.

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IN Alma Adams, Cindy TH E2 Axne, Nanette Barragan, Karen Bass, 0 Joyce Beatty, Eddie Bernice Johnson, Suzanne Bonamici, Susan Brooks, Julia Brownley, Cheri Bustos, Kathy Castor, Liz Cheney, Judy Chu, Katherine Clark, Yvette Clarke, Angie Craig, Sharice Davids, Susan Davis, Madeleine Dean, Diana DeGette, Rosa DeLauro, Suzan DelBene, Val Demings, Debbie Dingell, Anna Eshoo, Veronica Escobar, Abby Finkenauer, Lizzie Fletcher, Virginia Foxx, Lois Frankel, Marcia Fudge, Tulsi Gabbard, Sylvia Garcia, Kay Granger, Debra Haaland, Vicky Hartzler, Jahana Hayes, Kendra Horn, Chrissy Houlahan, Sheila Jackson Lee, Pramila Jayapal, Marcy Kaptur, Robin Kelly, Ann Kirkpatrick, Brenda Lawrence, Barbara Lee, Debbie Lesko, Zoe Lofgren, Nita Lowey, Elaine Luria, Carolyn Maloney, Doris Matsui, Betty McCollum, Ann McLane Kuster, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Grace Meng, Carol Miller, Gwen Moore, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, Stephanie Murphy, Grace Napolitano, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Nancy Pelosi, Chellie Pingree, Ayanna Pressley, Kathleen Rice, Martha Roby, Lisa Rochester, Lucille Roybal-Allard, Linda Sanchez, Mary Scanlon, Jan Schakowsky, Terri Sewell, Donna Shalala, Mikie Sherrill, Abigail Spanberger, Jackie Speier, Elise Stefanik, Rashida Tlaib, Norma Torres, Lori Trahan, Lauren Underwood, Nydia Velazquez , Ann Wagner, Jackie Walorski, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Maxine Waters, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Jennifer Wexton, Susan Wild, Frederica Wilson, Tammy Baldwin, Marsha Blackburn, Maria Cantwell, Dianne Feinstein, Deb Fischer, Kirsten Gillibrand, Mazie Hirono, Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith, Debbie Stabenow, Elizabeth Warren, Lisa Murkowski, Kamala Harris, Tammy Duckworth, Joni Ernst, Susan Collins, Catherine Cortez Masto, Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Patty Murray, Shelley Moore Capito

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Saudi Arabia enforces some of the stricter interpretations of Sharia Law. Women have just recently received the right to drive and limited voting.

They still can’t walk down the street by themselves, don’t have an equal voice in court, and talk to men.

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Women fight for equality in LaLa land life editor

With the awakenings of events surrounding the #Metoo movement and the actions women have bravely taken in the workplace to share their stories, women in Hollywood are now being recognized as directors, producers, screenwriters, and more.

“I strongly believe women should make their voices heard by not being afraid to speak out against abuses of any kind, or lack of equality in the workplace. I feel the roles of women in Hollywood have changed drastically in the fact that there are more main roles being played by women than there were even five years ago,” said Emma Torrey, a senior.

Not too long ago, women were expected to “sleep with the director,” or partake in other choices that led to them gaining a part in a film or TV show. Even with the growth in the industry today, it can be challenging for women to be accepted within the workplace. When actresses decided to stand up for themselves, it started the development of the century.

“I think it’s bad of us to rely on a system to solve those problems for us, so I think that by women standing up and expressing the experiences

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The Women’s Suffrage Movement actually started in 1848, when a women’s rights convention was held in Seneca, New York. The movement was lead by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

Mid 1923 In 1923, the National Woman’s political party proposed the Equal Rights Amendment to provide legal equality of the sexes to the nation and prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex.

Early 1920’s

In the 1920s, the National American Women Suffrage Association and the National Woman’s Party came together to ratify the 19th amendment, which gave women the right to vote.

Mid 1972 In March, 1972, the Equal Rights Amendment passed by the U.S. Senate and was sent to the states for ratification but was never officially ratified.

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Women have been fighting and protecting their rights since the dawn of time. It is now the beginning of 2019 and women are still dealing with sexual assault and inequality.

they've gone through, really highlights the injustice, or inequality that occured,” said Andrew Cupo, a theater teacher.

According to elle.com, mainly known for entertainment, in recent years, only eight percent of women are directors, and two percent are cinematographers. Like the minimum wage gap, women have made less than one percent of what men make in the business. Those women that make substantially more money than men are not as recognized as

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they should be.

“There are a lot of women in Hollywood that make more money than some actors. For example, Scarlett Johansson made more this year than Tom Cruise. It’s all based on how much their respective movies earned. I honestly believe they’re all paid fairly,” said Lauren Garrison, a senior.

HBO began hiring “intimacy coordinators,” in order to make sure the actors performing certain sexual scenes feel physically and psychologically safe. Their goal is to make these “depictions” of intimate scenes safe for everyone, the same way a stunt choreographer would perform for the camera.

“In those scenes, which can be somewhat exploitative, those women are being taken care of in a way that makes them not feel degraded, or what they’re doing isn’t being taken advantage of, which I think is very important,” said Cupo.

Overall, the movement of women in Hollywood is the most prominent it has been in the industry for a long time, and women continue to push past the boundaries.

In 2006, Tarana Burke, a civil rights activist, founded the #MeToo movement to raise awareness about the sexual assault and abuse in society.

Burke was inspired to use the phrase when a 13-year-old girl came to her about being sexually assaulted, in which she was not sure how to respond. 2006, Tarana Burke, a civil rights activist, founded the #MeToo movement to raise awareness about the sexual assault and abuse in society. Burke was inspired to use the phrase when a 13 year old girl came to her about being sexually assaulted, in which she was not sure how to respond.

Mid 2017 The #MeToo movement restarted

by Alyssa Milano in 2017, to spread awareness about the sexual assault and abuse in the workplace. It quickly spread around social media and soon enough, men and women were using the movement to share their own stories.

Early 2018

Allegations against celebrities like Harvey Weinstein, Bill Cosby, and Kevin Spacey came out in 2018, which led to more victims to speak up about their experiences with

Late 2018

With two women in House, Arizona is now thinking about passing the 38th amendment where there is equal rights for both men and women. With more Democrats in the house, there is a 31-29 split. Democrats need to persuade two more Republicans to ratify ERA.

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Throwing away a cleaner tomorrow IN DEPTH

Groups seek solution to ocean pollution Littering, sewage, ocean mining, oil spills, and toxic chemicals are polluting the planet’s marine ecosystems with trash, oil, and carbon emissions.

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HE ocean covers more than 70 percent of the planet, and human’s impact on the ocean is degrading sea life at an alarming rate.

The amount of trash

About 19 billion pounds of trash ends up in the oceans every year. According to HuffPost, this amount of trash could equate to 51 trillion micro plastic particles, small pieces of plastic less than five millimeters long. These are dangerous and harmful to the ocean and aquatic life.

“It saddens me to think that we are killing our ocean and everything in it.

I think we can prevent it by using less

harmful materials in our everyday life and simply bring awareness to the common people could help make a difference,” said Nilah Haines, a senior.

How plastic affects aquatic life According to Rubicon Global, a waste management company, ocean pollution, primarily plastic, affects more than 817 animal species around the world. Because of the rise in plastic production over the last decade, there has been an increase in how much is entering oceans. Plastic destroys habitats, affects animals’ mating rituals, deforms sea turtles, kills over 100,000 marine mammals a year, and over 1 million seabirds. Plastic intake has consequences, potentially killing an animal, and if worse comes to worse, wiping out an entire species.

“Only a small percentage of ocean plastics float at the sea surface. Most

Small actions that make a big impact 1 Use reusable bags

100 billion plastic grocery bags are used each year, they end up in landfills and take years to decompose.

The problem isn’t always visible The problem may be easy to ignore because it is difficult to see. A trip to the beach is likely not to include floating along plastic water bottles and soda cans, but to marine life, it’s quite clear. When the water quality is low, coral reefs suffer. Whales are found beached on shores full of trash from ingesting what lies just beneath the surface of what we see.

“I think we should all compost. I think we need to recycle. Those are easy things we can do. Plastic needs to go. Bring your own bags for groceries.

I think everything that is dying is very sad. It’s reckless behavior,” said Doni Nasr, a Spanish teacher.

According to Geology and Human Health Case Studies, plastic takes years to decay and the toxins from plastic have essentially started to threaten the food chain, which can be potentially harmful to human health.

Do you think recycling is beneficial?

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3EMMA BAUER “I think it is beneficial because you can reuse stuff and make some cool stuff with recycled cans and stuff like that,” Jake Howard, junior

“I think it is because you are using something that other people have used and you can make it into something that you can use even more,” Liz z ie Biggs, freshman

“I think recycling is especially beneficial right now because we need to keep plastic out of the oceans. That’s just unacceptable,” Peyton Richardson, junior

What can be done differently

2 Recycle

On average, the US throws out about 1,000,000,000 trees worth of paper every year.

3 Use reusable straws

Americans use 500 million plastic straws daily, these end up in oceans and in nature.

4 Save water

A leaking faucet that drips one drop per second can waste up to 2,700 gallons of water each year.

5 Save energy

Use energy efficient light bulbs and turn off all electric appliances when they are not being used.

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plastics are dispersed throughout the water column, resting on the sea floor, trapped in Arctic ice, or inside ocean animals,” said Nick Mallos, a marine biologist, in an article written for the Ocean Conservatory.

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“I think the main problem is that people don’t understand how an oceans ecological system works and they don’t really understand that pollution is a problem so if it’s not a problem why fix it? It’s not directly affecting them at this moment,” said Max Engelsen, a sophomore.

There are an array of alternatives to plastic. Instead of using plastic water bottles, use something like a HydroFlask. Bring reusable bags instead of using the plastic ones at grocery stores.

According to Planet Aid, an organization focused on finding a balance of helping the environment and helping people, the ocean provides over 70% of the oxygen we breathe and over 97 percent of the world’s water supply. Internationally, a greater focus on renewable energy could mean less pollutants like oil would enter the ocean.

Changing everyday consumption of plastics and waste opens doors for a cleaner waters.

“Yeah, it saves all the trash and garbage that goes into the ocean and it saves animals,” Haylee Brock junior

“Yeah because that is what I’ve always been told… a lot of people tell me I should recycle more and it just seems like the right thing to do because people tell you to do it all the time and they say it’s good,” Jonah Ryan, sophomore.

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Humanity’s footprint on the environment Throughout time, the human carbon footprint has increased drastically. The environmental protection efforts made by lawmakers and other significant events have had a major impact on the environment. It is 2019 and Earth is battling more pollution than ever.

1800

First Industrial Revolution brings an increase of railroads and coal, which in turn, increase the number of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

1870

The second industrial revolution causes growth and expansion of fossil fuel industries.

1955

THINKING GLOBALLY AND ACTING LOCALLY, Dove Valley Recycling Plant employees 4EMMA BAUER sift, package, and ship materials coming from local households. The plant accepts aluminum, cardboard, commingled glass, plastics, tin, paper, magazines, newspaper, scrap metal, and tires.

Proposed Green Deal brings controversy to the floor

By Julia Knies

T health editor

HE Green New Deal was proposed as the next

effort to combat climate change; however, it has proven to be controversial because the legislation is set on a rapid timeline

Time is running out

A recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change founded that people have just over a decade to get carbon emissions under control. They also determined that the temperature should not go beyond 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temperatures, compared to the previous two degrees Celsius above. The decrease of .5 degrees allows for a more sustainable life.

“I think making everything ‘green’ would destroy a lot of businesses. I do believe that [climate change] is occurring, but at a much slower rate than everyone says,” said Dominic Bea, a sophomore.

The mastermind behind the idea To resist this, the New Green Deal was created. Proposed by first-year New York Representative Alexandria OcasioCortez, this legislation recommends a plan of what the country should do in order to become more environmentally friendly.

Goals for the nation There are five major goals to be accomplished by 2030.

The goals are to reach “net-zero greenhouse gas emissions”; “to create millions of good, high-wage jobs”; “to invest in the infrastructure and industry of the United States”; to have clean air, water, and more for the generations to come; and “to promote justice and equality.”

“I do not think that [zero carbon emissions] is possible.

In ecology, it is one of the things that we call a ‘wicked problem.’ Initially when you look at it you think ‘oh, there’s no problem with that. All we have to do is this,’ but we forget all the other interactions that we have,” said Janet Anderson, a biology teacher.

Another goal is for all energy in the US to come from sustainable sources. According to the US Energy Information Agency, currently about twenty percent of US energy comes from renewable sources—including solar, wind, hydroelectric, and more. This change would be drastic, especially if accomplished in ten years. Currently, the plan is for 31 percent of the energy to be renewable by 2050.

“Energy wise, we still use a lot of coal, and I do not see that changing very quickly technology wise. I think it would be a good goal, I just don’t see us actually getting there yet,” said Anderson.

On the flip side The Green New Deal has attracted some controversy regarding the high price to execute these changes.

Some are interpreting Ocasio-Cortez as saying that the US needs to “permanently eliminate all Planes, Cars, Cows, Oil, Gas and the Military,” according to a Tweet by President Donald Trump on February 9, 2019.

“Everyone focuses on fossil fuels which are insanely bad for us to keep using, but agriculture and deforestation are huge, in my opinion,” said Max Rigler, a junior. “If you ever go through any supermarket, they have insane amounts of meat. We go through so many cows every year. Obviously they have to grow up, and we have to deal with feeding them, and they produce methane. That’s where the whole ‘stop cows from farting’ part of the Green New Deal gets a lot of flack. It sounds stupid, but, in reality, it is a big deal.”

With its controversy and future modifications, the future of the proposed Green New Deal is undecided.

President Eisenhower speaks about air pollution in his State of the Union address.

1970

The first ever Earth Day takes place and more people begin to care about the environment.

1820

Earth’s population rises to one billion due to increased sanitation and more efficient agriculture.

1930

The Dust Bowl, a series of devastating dust storms, causes widespread land degradation in American prairies.

1968

First studies are released that explored the possibility of ice sheets melting, which would raise sea levels

1982

Reports begin to show record breaking warm temperatures, and many blame greenhouse gases.

1986

Chernobyl power plant meltdown causes opposition to replace fossil fuels with nuclear energy.

2006

China surpasses the United States as largest contributor of CO2 emissions.

2018

1990

First Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report saying future global warming seems likely, is released.

2015

Researchers find that Antarctic ice sheets will collapse and cause the rising of sea-levels in meters.

United Nations warns that humans have only twelve years to reverse climate change causing actions.

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Students seek shelter in ‘safe’ spaces

By Ryan Bartholomew staff writer

The term safe space or safe zone refers to a place created for individuals who feel marginalized to come together and share their experiences. Most commonly, these zones exist in high school and college campuses, but also may be in the workplace, as is the case with Nokia, a consumer electronics and telecommunications company.

The primary reasons safe zones are used at campus or at work are for persons like immigrants to the country, and those in the LGBTQ+ community. It is meant to promote standing against all forms of discrimination on any basis.

Safe Zone is a network program that multiple schools make use of to prevent discrimination and create these safe places.. The team behind the program publicizes it, distributes materials, and gives introductory training on making the community a safer place for those who wish to get involved.

“Honestly, safe zones help people come out of their shells. It’s a good idea, but not many people take it that seriously,” said Brianna Tipton, a junior.

People will make use of safe zones as a way to become more social. It is there to serve as a bridge to coming out of their shell or to make new friends that they would otherwise not have met or had the chance to meet.

The National Education Association (NEA) has issued statements on their website about having safe zone districts, where every campus is considered a safe zone.

Their website has sections stating that a pragmatic approach to immigration is what students need moving into their adult life.

“The model resolution contains reassurances for students, procedures for law enforcement, and information and support for families and staff,” in an advertisement on the NEA website promoting the use of this safe zone

policy.

The Safe Zone Project is dedicated to creating welcoming environment for members of the LGBTQ+ community, immigrants who feel targeted because of circumstance or otherwise, and those who just wish to be educated on being inclusive in their own lives, at work, and on school campuses.

Mainly, people go to these Safe Zone trainings to become more educated on the LGBTQ+ and immigrant communities if they do not feel comfortable in their own knowledge or understanding of the vocabulary and how to be inclusive.

On March 21 of this year, President Trump signed his 100th executive order, targeting university campuses on the subject of free speech and expression. According to the White House’s website, Trump said that, under the guise of “speech codes,” “safe spaces” and “trigger warnings” that colleges were suppressing the voice of young Americans.

“Having safe zones in schools would be awful for those in one and the people who wouldn’t use them for something good, but just to mess around and target people,” said Max Engelson, a sophomore.

Colleges in Arizona have also adopted the Safe Zone curriculum. The University of Arizona made itself a part of the Safe Zone network. Arizona State and NAU are also members of the Safe Zone program.

“I think they’re great, I just think they’re under utilized. They get people the help and resources they need, but are just under utilized,” said Beth Udisky, the school social worker.

Those who create safe zone programs hope to one day foster a world where communities feel there are safe places across the country and eventually globally, for them to feel not threatened while pursuing an education or career.

Clothing makes a statement

by Max Sotelo video editor

In the polarized world of politics in the United States today, some people on both sides of the aisle make it a point to display their personal stances on various forms of political apparel. The question stands—is it wrong to display political opinions on clothing in schools?

“I think where it starts to be a slippery slope is if you’re offending somebody else, and if you’re violating that other person’s rights,” said John Thompson, interim Dean of Students.

A recent situation at Perry High School in Gilbert, where students wearing political gear faced suspension, was met with controversy from parents, is now being looked into by the state Attorney General. The district now has to prove that they did not violate any free speech rights.

A statement from the principal claims that the students in question were within their rights to wear political gear, however created a safety concern when they refused to put away a flag.

“If it’s causing this big of an issue, students shouldn’t

be allowed to express their political opinions. Until students learn how to be kind and considerate about others’ opinions, it’s just an issue,” said Ashley Day, a student at Perry High School.

Tinker v. Des Moines, a famous Supreme Court case from 1969, is used by courts today to form a decision on whether or not a school official has violated a student’s First Amendment rights. The ruling was that the five high school students who wore black armbands in protest of the Vietnam war, were within their rights to express their opposition peacefully as long as no disruption was caused.

“I don’t know any violent incidents that have occurred because of a political clothing item,” said Peter Tavary, a sophomore.

The Tinker Test, also known as the substantial disruption test, is used to determine when school officials should discipline students for political expression. The test is just a simple question of whether or not the student’s expression materially and substantially disrupts the day-to-day operations of school.

Do you feel students wearing political clothing is detrimental to your learning environment?

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“I don’t think it affects me. They are just showing what they believe in,” Gabi Trapani sophomore.

“I believe people are allowed to express their First Amendment in which ever way they please,” Tyler Walford sophomore

“What other people believe shouldn’t distract you from what you are doing in class.”

Harry Smith, a senior

“I don’t think so, I think that everyone should focus on themselves and not worry about what other people are wearing. They should just be allowed to be who they want to be and it’s okay if they wear what they want to wear because people should be allowed to express themselves.”

Ashley Durso, a junior.

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A brief history of free speech within the United States

1791 First amendment is adopted, protecting the people’s freedom of expression and speech.

Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn banned from Concord, Massachusetts library for use of racial slurs.

Calls for the US postmaster general to censor the abolitionist pamphlet campaign are made.

1921

1885

1835

The New York Times ceases publication due to President Nixon accusing journalists of treason for leaking top-secret documents known as “The Pentagon Papers.”

James Joyce’s Ulysses banned from production in the United States due to obscene material.

Congress bans public expression of opinions that are in opposition of World War I.

1918

1971

The World Wide Web is invented.

Supreme Court case Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier rules that school newspapers are subject to inspection by officials.

Tinker v. Des Moines Supreme Court case rules that students do not “shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate.”

1969

1989

2017

Arizona governor Doug Ducey vetoes Senate Bill 1384, which aimed to protect student publications from censorship.

Supreme Court rules in Reno v. ACLU that the internet is under the same protections as the First Amendment.

1988

1996

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Arizona schools strive to balance students’ rights and responsibilities

by Maja Peirce, InDepth Editor

Censorship in Arizona public schools has been a point of controversy for decades and Cactus Shadows is no exception.

“I think when you censor student expression you end up reinforcing perhaps ideas of negativity that students might have towards themselves or that they might feel. When you censor what students are exposed to, you develop and create ignorance amongst students,” said Andrew Cupo, theatre teacher.

During the Vietnam war, the Tinker case decided that student journalists should have much the same rights as anyone else. In 1988, the Hazelwood School District vs. Kuhlmeier case ruled schools retain the right to dismiss sponsoring speech that is “‘inconsistent with ‘the shared values of a civilized social order,” according to Oyez, a website dedicated to Lll Supreme Court Resources.

According to the Student Press Law Center, several states such as Arkansas, California, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Oregon, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington have passed laws giving students more freedom in the press than federal law allows.

There have been efforts to make a shift within Arizona, such as Senate Bill 1384 which was introduced in 1992. The bill died and was never voted on until Senator Yee resurrected the bill in 2017. When the Arizona Senate voted, only one person was opposed. Despite this, Governor Doug Ducey vetoed the bill and it was never put in place.

“It’s important to not censor people because the truth holds those in power accountable and censorship could protect them and allow them to have more power than they should,” said Kassidy Wheeler,

Co-Editor in Chief and Opinion editor.

The Theatre Department’s plays and the Dance Department’s music must be approved by administration as family friendly at the start of the school year. Profanity in vocabulary as well as actions in scripts are substituted as to not offend groups of people.

Songs with concepts considered too mature for the high school age group are edited or exchanged for the cleaner version.

“I think they should be more lenient because this is high school. I mean, these are kids, yeah, but these are also kids getting ready to become adults and in the adult world, you will come across a lot of vulgar words,” said Oriana Mailo, a senior.

Administration takes censoring as a case by case basis in order to protect against censoring unless absolutely needed.

“We have to take a look at whether it’s freedom of expression or can it be done else-

where or can we censor maybe parts of it?” said Jim Swetter, the principal.

It gets to be controversial surrounding the arts when performances can lose their meaning and weight due to censorship.

“I feel as though it is better to leave things original and as they are because obviously the script was written that way and so by changing it, it doesn’t have the same affect.

If one person gets offended, we might have to change it but that may not be how other people feel so it might not make sense,” said Emi Knape, a sophomore and actor.

The growth of students and their abilities as performers, audience members, and early adults is something administration and the student body work together to balance since the law surrounding censorship in Arizona public schools remains untouched and is a center of heavy controversy within the state.

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Seniors look back on high school

By Austin Hagan and Maja Peirce travel and in-depth editors

WHAT WAS THE FUNNIEST MEMORY OF HIGH SCHOOL? “Dropping all of the hot dogs on the ground at feast and fireworks and ripping my LULUS.” -K elsey Harding.

“When we had the assembly with the bikers and one of them fell.”

-Taj Nadesan

“When someone lit a donut on fire in Mr. Cunnane’s classroom.”

-Kiran Gershenfeld

“Getting a juice box spilled on my crotch on the first day of freshman year by my best friend. I was mortified.”

-Jordan Anderson

THIS CLOSE TO THE FINISH LINE, Luke Rodriguez, valedictorian, continues to put in his best work in Mr. LaVigne’s English class three weeks before graduation.

Aiming for the stars Valedictorian Luke Rodriguez reflects on his priorities

WHAT WILL YOU MISS MOST ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL? “How your teachers care.”

-Alec Ehanno

“Coming home to my family everyday.”

-Marcus Watts

health editor

Being named the valedictorian is an honor that many high school students aim for throughout their schooling.

Typically, the valedictorian is the student who has reached the highest level of academic achievement out of all the students, although extra-curricular activities are a factor at some schools as well.

Luke Rodriguez took the title of valedictorian for the 2018-19 school year.

Rodriguez had a hand in many clubs around campus, being the president of Spanish Honors Society, co-president of National Honors Society, and is in Math Club. Outside of academics, Rodriguez works a part-time job teaching children’s Karate.

He will be attending Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University, to study economics, although when he first applied, he was planning on going into political sciences.

“I am not the type of person who enjoys public recognition. When people are like ‘he’s valedictorian,’ it’s a little embarrassing to be that person. My mind set was never ‘I have to be valedictorian,’” said Rodriguez.

His peers in the IB program Nicklus

Cuc, Isabella Sayegh, and Emma Strouse were named the salutatorians this year.

Salutatorian is a title given to the student, or students, with the second highest ranking in their class that year. Again, this is typically measured with their GPA, but also other activities.

“Normally for me, school work usually comes first. On any given day, I’ll come home and I’ll set aside time just to do work. I’ve gotten really good at time managing, and I know how much time certain assignments will take. As I got better with time management, I’ve definitely gotten accustomed to having more free time after I’ve done all my work,” said Cuc. Scott LaVigne is an English teacher that has had the chance to teach these students in their senior year and watch their growth and work ethic.

“To get through that four-year progression to valedictorian, you really have to own your learning. Most of the kids that I have that are in the upper ends of the grades are kids that basically invest in themselves. They go to their teachers, they make sure they’re getting their work done properly, and they’re putting in extra time,” said LaVigne.

Rodriguez is speaking at graduation on the Thursday, May 23.

-Luke MacGowan

“Always absences.”

excuse

your

-Olivia Anderson

YOU KNOW YOU’RE FROM THE CLASS OF 2019 IF...

“My mom doing my laundry.”

“You remember having two lunches.”

“Every year was good because of my teachers: Mr. Angeli, Mr. Dodrill, Mr. Marando, Mr. Reisener, Mr. DelGrosso, and Mr. LaVigne.”

“Dr. you.”

-Lauren Lockett

-Wyatt Bell

DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR NEXT YEAR’S SENIORS?

-Nic Cuc

Bebee

abandoned -Halle Abadi

“You remember the slices of cheese on Mr. Cunnane’s TV.”

-Natasha Jarick

“Apply to as many scholarships as you can.”

-Emily Bergman

Student president Ryan Pogemiller reflects on challenges of leadership

by Max Sotelo video editor

by Julia Knies

“Treat Mr. LaVigne like a god.”

Ryan Pogemiller has been a member of student council for all four years of his high school career. Serving as student body president for this past year, he has helped host student council meetings and has played a key role in planning events.

CSP: What was the biggest lesson you learned this year?

Ryan: The biggest lesson that I learned this year was that you have to take a lot of initiative in your own self to become a positive leader in your environment and in your community, and that’s a very internal change in, like, maturity and growth.

CSP: Who has helped you the most this year?

Ryan: Probably Ms. Zilka, because Ms. Bender was Ryan Pogemiller absent for a few months, and so Ms. Zilka had to basically run student council by herself, she was always there and she was super to everyone in Stuco. And, honestly, Halle Caban, she’s helped me so much this year, she’s been there for everything.

CSP: How did you feel when you found out you won?

Ryan: I was really excited when I found

out I won because it was something I’d been looking forward to since I was a kindergartner, like, I knew it was coming one day and I was just excited to finally reach the potential I knew I was capable of, and that I hoped to achieve one day, so it was a big moment of “I did it.”

CSP: What made you want to be student body president?

Ryan: I don’t really know what made me want to be student body president. It was kind of an inherent thing, like it was just something I wanted to do, there was no specific one way or the other, it was just something that I had to do.

CSP: What was your favorite part of being student body president? Your least favorite?

Ryan: Honestly, I loved hosting those Stuco meetings because you get up and talk, and I like talking in front of people. I thought it was a lot of fun every week I just got to go up there for thirty minutes and talk.

My least favorite part was everyone asking me questions all the time, because I don’t know how to answer every single question in the world.

CSP: What have you learned from being a student body president?

Ryan: I feel like I’ve learned a lot, actually, mostly in regards to maturity and how I was able to mature throughout this year and not be so aggressive towards other people and becoming a better leader in general, and just like being a role model for other people.

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THE SENIORS

THE TOP TEN These ten have the highest grade point averages for the graduating class of 2019.

LUKE RODRIGUEZ

“I mean, it’s pretty cool because people are always like, ‘hey valedictorian’ and stuff, but at the same time it feels like a lot of pressure. I wrote a rough draft for my speech, I just need it to be revised, and I still have other things to do.”

SARAH WEISS “Stay organized, that way you have time for school and you also have time for yourself.”

JARED MODIC

“In school, listen to your peers, ask your friends for help because they are the only ones who have the same classes as you and they are always a good resource.”

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NICKLUS CUC

EMMA STROUSE “Create a schedule for yourself. I always write in my agenda and then I try to schedule out how much homework I’m going to do for each class every night and how much studying so that I’m not too overwhelmed.”

THE SENIORS

“Just know where your priorities lie. If there is a big assignment coming up, you should definitely take the bigger point value assignment rather than the easier assignment, and just really focus on which classes you are doing better in, which classes you are doing worse in, and focus on what you need to do.”

ISABELLA SAYEGH

“I would say just manage your time well and find what your priorities are, and just plan accordingly. Just figure out what you want to do and then stick to it.”

MORGAN MULLENMEISTER “It feels like everything has kid of paid off, all of the classes I’ve taken and I feel pretty accomplished, and I appreciate my teachers and parents for pushing me. I really wanted to b in the top ten, and be up there and give a speech.”

KYLE ANDERSON

“I would say, don’t put too much pressure on yourself and have fun, because in the long run, it doesn’t really matter.”

MIKAELA MORRIS “Know what you want and work hard to succeed in it.”

GABE OZAKI “It honestly feels like a big sense of relief and accomplishment.

You work so hard for so long and it’s nice to finally be recognized for your time. It’s also nice feeling like you’re part of some exclusive club because you are surrounded by other driven peers.”

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Community college and ASU are top choices for 2019

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

Abigail Albertson, undecided Sofia Araiza, psychology Nathan Belcher, chiropractor Wyatt Bell, computer or software engineering Ty Bell, engineering Austin Berry, business Derek Betts, civil engineer Matthew Bohnert, undecided Trevor Bryant, Business Management Harry Carrozza, biomedical engineering/premed Caleb Cordell, culinary Alec Ehanno, business Jenna Englund, undecided Daniel Fein, political science and korean studies Chase Foltz, fire department Dallan Foster, electric utility technology Maya Galeano, social work Blake Garson, computer science Ashlyn Gommels, undecided Justin Grove, undecided Justin Guido, engineering Nilah Haines, commercial aviation Matthew Hall, fire science Noah Hannula, engineering Gibson Hreha, business Payton Heles, undecided Brody Hinsberg, science Sully Holokaukau, entrepreneur and business William Horner, nursing Hunter Hubler, business Gissellel Ibarra, undecided Kenyun Ketchum, psychology Gillian Kinzie, English and theatre arts Marissa Kopacz, undecided Taylor Kuehl, business Samantha Kuhn, psychology Caleb Lattin, aviation Sebastian Leon, computer engineering Chelsea Lee, undecided Kade Leveen, business Carmen Lopez, Nutrition Jacob Martin, business Madeline McDonald, performing arts and business Ryan Mitchell, civil engineering or economics Camden Mueller, computer science Nick Nielsen, audio production technologies Keaton Nobis, undecided Vincent Perna, radiology Angela Projtz, computer info Tristan Ralphs, business Jason Reiss Morgan Roads, undecided Noble Rose, biology Mason Schmid, undecided Gabe Schomaker, undecided Lauren Schlotzhauer, psychology Samuel Schott, wildlife ecology -specialize in herpetology Tyler Shea, business management finance Sam Sheps, emergency management Delaney Sims, architecture Ferdinand Smith, film and cinematography Annie Sogaard, music Matthew Spina, film/media Hailey Stevens, undecided Makenzie Stratfold, nursing Austin Stupski, business Mackenzie Styles, undecided Aubrey Van Allen, biology and zoology Anton Vander Jagt, undecided Peter Waters, business management Marcus Watts, psychology Garrett Weaver, civil engineering Wesley Winters, genetic engineering Dillon Woods, business

Noah Almers, nursing Kayla Alvarez, business communications Jad Bazzi, business data analytics Jordan Bean, psychology Caroline Benson, business law Emma Bernaud, nursing Kristen Betts, interior design Mason Bondurant, business Fredrick Caloroso, business Ashley Cantin, business Bryce Coup, Business Data Analyst Nicklus Cuc, biological sciences Evan Diamond, science Nicholas Floor, computer science Brandon Floor, film production Davis Freeman, business management Hailey Greene, psychology Isabelle Gyde, nursing Wyatt Hayes, mechanical engineering Lauren Hemesath, mechanical engineering Derek Hertzell, Biomedical Engineering Colleen Hodge, psychology Anya Holding, nursing Carter Homan, mechanical engineer Sydney Hults, sociology Brooke Kennedy, global marketing Carsen Kenny, finance Hayden Lage, Business Law Mckenna Mitchell, biochemistry Chloe Monea, undecided Madison Monoscalco, elementary education Donovan O’Neal, business Kailie Okasick-Diller, psychology Nathan Olari, business Maja Peirce, journalism and videography Alex Rak, business marketing Sean Regan, business Knox Riddle, business law Colin Saliba, film Aide Sandoval, business Charlotte Scaccia, marketing Ashley Shirley, communications Kennedy Smith, undecided Baylee Soltau, nursing Lauryn Stornelli, graphic design Jack Sullivan, finance Madison Titka, global management Carter Trollope, business communication Kassidy Wheeler, political science Ashley Wilkins, business and entrepreneurship Paige Williams, psychology Evan Wilson, computer science Alyssa Wong, biomedical sciences Alex Workman, sports business

MILITARY Chance Craig, Military, infantry Sam Harrison, Military, medic Steven Juarez, military, undecided Ryan Lake, military, undecided Jeffrey Medica, Military, navy PJ Santantonio, Military, special operation air rescue swimmer Jeric Schneider, military, undecided

NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY Megan Alsever, civil engineering Jordan Anderson, criminology Daniel Andre, business Julian Barab, forestry Cassandra Behm, criminology Lauren Boley, studio art Remington Botoroff, business Jessica Brophy, exercise Hannah Bryant, psychology Carissa Canto, animal biology Spencer Charpentier, business Charlie Davis, exploratory Mason Draper, business Mayanna Edwards, education Jackson Fenicle, business Alissa Forconi, nursing Audrey Fowler, psychology Makenna French, interior design Jake Geiselhofer, business Marcos Hampson, chemistry Russel Hanson, undecided Samantha Holmes, architecture/construction management Lauryn Hudson, biomedicine and Spanish Natasha Jarick, biology and German Ryder Johnson, business Emily Kindrick, pharmacy Kane, Kokora, undecided Gunnar Kramer, biology Luke MacGowan, astronomy Hannah Marcotte, biology Colin Marver, undecided Rachel Matheson, nursing or criminal justice

Madison Miller, business Abagail Mock, psychology Jessica Mullet, undecided Matthew Murphy, psychology Ben Oliver, business Greg Pierce, civil engineer Olive Price, environmental engineering Christian Ramirez, criminology and criminal justice Sydni Reimer, biomedical sciences Rochelle Ring, art Nick Romash, business Melina Saville, undecided Ben Schomaker, undecided Taylor Schwartz-Olson, journalism and photography Taylor Seager, Biology Lance Stahl, undecided Jack Skummer, theatre Sarah Spicer, psychology Gunnar Starr, political science Jacob Tartaglia, business Matt Vogel, business Megan Walker, psychology Hannah Weber, speech-language pathology Adam Welsh, undecided Colton Wilkas, biomedical sciences Logan Wilson, mechanical engineering Sabin Wright, engineering

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA Olivia Anderson, architecture Zach Bedrava, pre-business Lauren Blau, nutritional sciences Lauren Burke, speech pathology/audiology Meagan Coleman, business Tori Collins, undecided Alexa Diaz, language and hearing sciences Grace Dutcher, psychology Elizabeth Erb, nursing Brianna Foley, business communications Nick Ford, physiology Benji Gerst, business Marissa Gimenez, veterinary science Austin Hagan, communications Maya Hemingway, biology Brandon Holmes, computer science Rena Jakway, art Lauren Kieley, pre-business Sophie Louis, Chinese and French language Karli Miller, nursing Anna Murphy, communications Nicholas Parker, business finance Morgan Reimer, screen writing Naomi Rose, marketing Melissa Satran, pre-business and foreign language Alex Schwartz, undecided Mia Scirpo, biology Dylan Skov, finance Ian Smith, criminal justice Emma Torrey, business administration

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY Audrey Coleman, undecided Lauren Garrison, forensic science Kyle Hunt, nursing Chase Kirby, film Oriana Mailo, pharmacy Olivia Rose, secondary education Ana Steinhilber, forensic science and criminal justice Alexis Stoner, business Reid Thomas, sports management

Other Jake Benci, undecided nursing Peter Console, Trade School, locksmithing Kristian Froku, moving to Europe August Gall, trades, welding Trevor Griffiths, undecided Noah Johnson, undecided, moving to Oklahoma Nico Scaturro, undecided, business Lauren Sinani, undecided, fashion design Michael Tray, EVIT, Technical School mechanics Emily Weidhaas, working, flight attendant Caitlin Wilson, work waitress and nanny

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THE SENIORS

NORTH DAKOTA IDAHO Eryn Jagelski-Buchler, Boise State University, mathematics

Courtney Chatburn, Minot State University, dental hygiene Kaylee Moore North Dakota State

MINNESOTA Maverick Cashman, Concordia College -Moorhead, physical therapy

NEBRASKA

UTAH

COLORADO

Tyler Mead, Utah Valley University, business

NEVADA

Brook Bowman, University of Nebraska Lincoln, business and journalism Debbie Davies, Hastings College, criminology

Quinn Akin, University of Colorado -Boulder, undecided Samuel Goulet, Colorado Mesa University, computer science Madison Graves, University of Colorado Boulder, undecided Haylee Hewitt, Colorado State University, sociology Kelby Kuo, Colorado College, human biology and kinesiology Kayley Patton, Colorado State University, biochemistry Emily Bergman, Colorado Christ, psy chology

Max Hinkle, University of Nevada Las Vegas, hospitality

NEW MEXICO Baili Carter, New Mexico Junior College, science

NEW YORK

Anna Draper, Cornell University biology Mikaela Morris, Clarkson University mechanical engineering and physics CJ Nnorom New York University Kiya Solberg, Cornell University, engineering

MICHIGAN Claire Dawson, University of Michigan, computer science

MASSACHUSETTS

IOWA Harrison, Kessel, Grinnell College, political science Jake Geiselhofer Central College

KANSAS Jensen Persinger, University of Kansas, biology

Harry Denzak, University of Massachusetts Amherst, finance

PENNSYLVANIA

INDIANA Gabriel Ozaki, University of Notre Dame, biochemistry and film, television and theatre

Kayla Dobbs, Baldwin Wallace University, musical theatre (BM)

Jordan Lund, University of Oklahoma, health sciences

TENNESSEE

Lucas Seaton, Antelope Valley College business administration Reagan Smith, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, event planning and experience management Abbie Tyhurst, California Baptist University, undecided

Natacha Ramioulle, Johns Hopkins University, biomedical engineering

Isabella Cantwell, Lipscomb University, journalism and law ethics

SOUTH CAROLINA ALABAMA

Halle Abadi, Whittier College, undecided Mary Bugbee, California State University, Northridge, film production

Siena McCollum, California Lutheran University, business administration Peyton McGregor, University of San Francisco, finance

WASHINGTON D.C.

MARYLAND OKLAHOMA

CALIFORNIA

Olivia Cristante, University of San Diego, biological neuroscience Harrison Newton, University of Southern California, theatre (stage management)

Jared Moore, University of Pittsburgh, biology

OHIO

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Sheree Bolkovatz, University of Alabama, finance Taylor Seamless, Auburn University, Business Samantha Sullivan, University of Alabama criminal justice

Jack Bishop, Clemson University, business

Isabella Sayegh, George Washington University, international affairs