March 2015 CS Press

March 13, 2015

CSP THE NEWSPAPER OF CACTUS SHADOWS HIGH SCHOOL IN CAVE CREEK, ARIZONA

YUMMY YUMMY IN MY TUMMY

HUZZAH! HUZZAH! It is that time of year again, the Renaissance festival is in town.

SEE page 5

Smackdown between Menchies, Mojos and Yogurt at Grayhawk SEE page 23

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Vol 9, Number 6

11th hour budget deal rattles district

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Ryan DENSON staff writer

N the early hours of March 7, the

Arizona State Legislature approved its annual budget sponsored by Governor Doug Ducey. The $9.1 billion budget narrowly passed the Senate 16-13 and the House 32-27, and generated controversy for its deep cuts to K-12 education, community colleges, and state universities. Among the cuts to education were $123 million in K-12 funding after accounting for inflation, $99 million from universities, and all funding for community colleges.

“All I can say is it’s a bad day to be an educator and a student,” Erin Wagner, English teacher, said.

Overall cuts to education include $352.4 million from the state’s District Additional Assistance, and will make governing boards legally required to hold open meetings about what programs to cut and which positions would be eliminated.

CCUSD will lose $3.4 million in funds because Erin Wagner, the budget eliminates English teacher all funding for District Sponsored Charter Schools by fiscal year 2017. CCUSD will lose $1.7 million, half, for fiscal year 2016 and the other half for 2017. Coupled with the cuts is a loss of $300 thousand in performance funding.

It is too early and there are too many unknowns for the district to say how the cuts will affect the budget. “Administration and the Governing Board will be discussing options for balancing the budget for future fiscal years,” Dr. Kent Frison, assistant superintendent, said.

CCUSD called on parents, students, and other community members to email their legislators and urge them to vote against the budget. Among the nine legislators provided to contact, only two, Senator Steve Pierce and Representative Heather Carter, voted against the budget.

“ALL I CAN SAY IS IT’S A BAD DAY TO BE AN EDUCATOR AND A STUDENT.”

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COUNCIL RECALL ROILS THE CREEK

his week members of the Cave Creek town council faced a recall vote. At press time, the results of this election were not available. This controversial election has the small town on edge, with vocal members on each side of the slate.

In the spring of 2013, the entire seven seat council was up for election. The mayor and two council members were elected outright. Four new members were elected, including Vice Mayor Adam Trenk and Councilmen Mike Durkin, Reg Monachino, and Charles Spitzer.

“There was a division in the community on the change because it was a close race in the runoff,” Carrie Dyrek, Cave Creek Town Clerk, said. “There was a big change which just caused some turmoil in the community.”

The Town of Cave Creek is run on a council-manager form of government. The council consists of a directly elected mayor and six council members. The position of vice mayor is given through nomination and a vote by the sitting council. see COUNCIL RECALL on page 2

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INSIDE THE CSPRESS

Featured inside the CSPress this month...

NEWS

5 FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGE We go into detail about how President Obama is all for free community college.

3 OIL PRICES GOING UP The oil prices are going back and forth between high and low prices, we find out why.

OPINION 7 ROOMING WITH FRIENDS Two students battle it out on why or why not rooming with friends in college is a good idea.

7 REPORT CARD Ryan Denson expresses displeasure concerning the new budget.

CREEKER 14 THE REAL CAVE CREEK EXPERIENCE What to do when you have an entire day to spend in the town of Cave Creek.

The creators of the CSPress speak up...

What has been your favorite part of 2015 so far?

Christina HOLMES Editor in Chief

Graduating

Shelby NICHOLS News Editor

Binge watching Greys Anatomy

Jacob EMNETT Opinion editor

February 20th

Sayge BOLLI Spotlight Editor

F•R•I•E•N•D•S on Netflix

Grace ROWETT Style Editor

The fact that I am graduating

Sierra GALINDO Life Editor Nikki DUSANEK Food Editor

Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 10 Getting close to leaving Cactus Shadows

Christina DRAGONE Features Editor Wade JOHNSON Creeker Editor Jackson KENNELLY Sports Editor Camryn MAYER DIY Editor Lindsey MURPHY Explore Editor

Hanging out with the squad Groundhog’s day Young Thug, Travis Scott Concert The fact that it has gone by so fast Going to Sedona

STYLE 11 BATTLE OF THE SEXES Find out what students think about the fashion styles of the opposite sex.

12 MEN’S HAIR Man buns, long hair, and side shaved hairstyles.

FOODIE 19 FROYO SMACKDOWN We do a frozen yogurt smackdown between Menchies, Mojos, Yogurt at Grayhawk.

SPOTLIGHT 27 OLIVER REVIEW We review this year’s Spring play, “Oliver.”

FEATURES 14 CLOTHED AND AFRAID Learn all about phobias, how to cure them, why people have them, and what they actually mean.

SPORTS 21 NEW COACHES We spotlight the new team captains for spring sports.

22 GIRLS BASKETBALL We look into the girl’s basketball team’s last game.

LIFE 10 GET READY, GET SWEATY! We explore the dangers, and benefits of working out.

MARCH 13, 2015

Desert Ridge disappearing Bianca DYDYK staff writer

Getting dropped off at the roundabout in front of the Islands restaurant at noon, spending the day shopping at stores and watching a movie at the AMC theatre are just some of the memories many students have from the Desert Ridge shopping center. However, businesses continue to close, making these memories more difficult to recreate.

“Desert Ridge was the place that I could go if I just wanted to spend time alone with my friends,” Stephanie Haan, a senior said, “I remember feeling like a grown up back in middle school if I got to walk around the mall for a couple hours. The funny part is my mom would never actually leave when I was there, she would always be in Joannes or Ross until it was time to go.”

Not all of the retail stores that have closed over the last few years have Desert Ridge to blame for their failures. Stores such as Wet Seal and The Disney Store were shut down nationwide. Over the last year, Wet Seal closed 11 stores in Arizona.

The closest mall that has all these shops running efficiently is Arrowhead Towne Center in Glendale.

“I wish they still had the Disney store there. It’s not like everyone has the money to go on a Disney vacation. Now if I want to get any kind of shirt or bag I have to buy it online,” Parker Long a senior said.

New stores do not last more than a couple months. A few examples of this are Bath Junkie and Focus. There are many factors as to why these lstores closed; too high of rent, not enough business, com-

plaints against the store, etc.

“For Christmas last year I got three pairs of bedazzled sandals from Focus. I loved them, and even though they were pricey I still shopped there. Now the only real shoe store left at Desert Ridge is DSW, and personally, I don’t like their stuff nearly as much,” Haan said.

The outdoor mart is looking more like a ghost town with every empty shop it adds on. It also appears that stores that have been at the mall for longer periods are closing as well. Aeropostale, which is currently closing down in other locations, first closed its doors at the Desert Ridge.

“Stores closing at Desert Ridge hasn’t really had an effect on me, but I am a guy so I don’t do a lot of shopping. I never thought Desert Ridge was all that great. I like Scottsdale 101 better, there is more restaurants,” Cameron Horan, a Cactus Shadows alumnus said.

Payless Shoe store was closed down and replaced with an AT&T store. The mall is also home to a T-Mobile and a Verizon store; this replacement most like done to encourage AT&T users to come to Desert Ridge. The Children’s Place is also rumored to be seeing its final days. Many claim that the reasoning as to why these two business lost their place in the marketplace is that their merchandise failed to impress customers.

“My mom used to buy clothes there for my little brother all the time but then she stopped. She said that a lot of their shirts are ugly now and that they aren’t things she wants to see her three-year-old wearing out in public,” Long said.

Town council faces recall Continued from page 1 Demands for a recall began when the council decided that there needed to be a change in administration and terminated the contract of former Cave Creek Town Manager, Usama Abujbarah, with a 4-3 vote.

“As new council members, why wouldn’t they give the town manager, with institutional knowledge on every aspect of the town, at least three or four months before you make that decision?” Susan Clancy, candidate in the election, asked the Arizona Republic.

Abujbarah filed a lawsuit against Cave Creek and the town council, saying that the vote violated Arizona’s Open Meeting Law. According to Sonoran News, since the lawsuit has been filed about $195,000 has been paid to Dickinson Wright law firm. Don Sorchych, Editorin-Chief of the Sonoran News, commented in an editorial that it would have cost the town less just to buy out Abujbarah’s contract of $120,000.

Local news publication Sonoran News has also been drawn into the controversy, with Sorchych writing editorials about how “vindictive” the firing of Abujbarah was.

There have also been allegations that Adam Trenk, vice mayor, told Abujbarah that he could remain town manager only if he agreed to “freeze out the Sonoran News.”

“It’s not really politics anymore, it’s just mud slinging,” Keith Durkin, a senior and son of recall candidate Mike Durkin, said. “They [the town] are just going back and forth and trying to get all of these people out of office.”

In order to recall someone, the people must fill out a petition for each person they want to recall. When filling out the petition, the person must state why they are recalling. After they fill out the form and they comply with the statutes, they are given certain paperwork from the town clerk and with that paperwork are petitions.

Most people also form a political committee so that citizens may know who is in charge of the committee and who is recalling a council member. The committee then are assigned a number and are then given the petitions so that they may circulate them and get enough valid signatures on the petition. Only people who live within town limits and are eligible to vote can sign the petitions. The sitting council member who is being recalled is offered the opportunity to resign and if choose to not resign, they are then given time to write a 200 word statement defending themselves that appears on the ballot along with the reason they are being recalled.

“It’s basically a redo of the last election,” Adam Trenk, vice mayor, said to the Arizona Republic, “This recall is unfounded.”

The candidates that are up for the seats being recalled include Susan Clancy, Mark Lipsky, Dick Esser and Steven LaMar. Susan Clancy, who was a former member of the Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD) school board, is running against Adam Trenk for his seat on the council.

Steven LaMar faces Spitzer in the race. LaMar was elected onto the council in 2009 and again in 2011. He also ran for a seat in 2013 but came out unsuccessful.

LaMar was on the first commission and helped write the plan for when Cave Creek incorporated as a town.

Mark Lipsky faces Mike Durkin.

Dick Esser ran in the 2013 primary election, but withdrew from the general election. Now he is back running for council against Reg Monachino.

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NEWS

UNDERCOVER COLORS A new nail polish changes color to help detect “date rape” drugs. ABBY CARDENAS takes a look

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OUR male college students

from North Carolina created a nail polish called “Undercover Colors.” This allows women to detect whether a date rape drug was put into their drink.

When a woman dips her finger into her drink, it will change color if one of the three main date rape drugs are detected: rohypnol, xanax, or gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid, GMH for short.

“If I was going to put myself in a situation where I needed it [the nail polish], I would wear it,” Tatum Updegraf, junior, said.

While most of the reactions have been positive, there are some who believe that it should not be up to women to prevent rape. “Even though girls shouldn’t have to be the ones who have to be prepared for situations like this, they have to be because of the society we live in today,” Updegraf said.

Many, however, like that it was four boys who came up with the idea.

“I think it’s kind of cool that males invented it and are kind of looking out for women,” Sydney Ferry, junior, said.

Part of the problem could be the lack of sex-ed in schools. After freshman health class, it is no longer required of students to continue their sex education. This is the extent of their knowledge intake unless it is further studied outside of school.

“Education, education, education, education… I think there needs to be something consistently said Tatum Updegraf, put through our curricuabout drug detecting lum from start including nail polish through college. I think that there needs to be awareness of just the statistics,” Beth Udisky, school social worker, said.

The choice to wear the nail polish is entirely on the person. The most common situations to wear it would be if someone was going to a party or a club where drinking is involved.

AIA CHANGES Recently, the Arizona Interscholastic Association made changed in the divisions of many high school sports teams. The Falcon football team was moved to D3 from D2. There was also controversy about the division movement of the boys basketball team to D3, however there was an appeal, and the boys basketball team will remain in D2.

ACADEMIC LEADERS The time has finally come. The valedictorian and salutatorian have finally been announced.

Michelle Hugo is the valedictorian for this school year. Sam Slack and Jennalee Beazley are co- salutatorians.

THE DOCTOR IS IN On March second, Principal Steve Bebee successfully defended his dissertation, meaning that he is now Dr. Bebee. He received his educational doctoral degree from Grand Canyon University after working on it for about three years.

His degree is on educational leadership, with an emphasis on effective schools.

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The nation’s top nutrition advisors and the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee have dropped their warning about consuming cholesterol. They have reported that cholesterol does not raise a healthy person’s risk of heart disease.

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In Brief

On March 1st, ISIS released 20 Assyrian Christian captives. These are only a few of the nearly 220 Assyrian captives that ISIS took back in February. The fate of the other captives is to be decided.

ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel came to the U.S. and spoke in front of congress.

He challenged the efforts of Obama and other world leaders to limit Iran's nuclear powers.

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NEWS

PEER-LESS

ASHLEY ROHM a senior and peer tutor, helps junior Natalie Curatola work on a dance. Rohm is a four year dance student as well as a dancer on the pom team. She peer tutors for Elissa Ericson’s class during third period. 4NICOLE NERI

Skills USA takes gold for the second time WYATT BUSH discusses how this club helps provide industry skills.

Skills USA helps to provide students experience in industry skills, mainly in the field of film and TV. The class goes hand in hand with the film class, with many of the students choosing to join Skills USA. "My brother pushed me to join because he knew that I would be good in the broadcasting region, since I just have a natural ability of talking. I'm really happy he did too," Carlo Poletti, a junior and news anchor, 4

said. The broadcasting program is one of the most successful in the club, earning awards last year and this year.

There were regional competitions on February 21, with the broadcast news team taking gold for the second straight year.

One of the three digital cinema teams took regional gold as well, which qualifies them for the national competition in Kentucky.

“It was awesome, we had

a great time. We had a few winners that placed first in digital cinema; they will be advancing to the National level. We got the gold in news broadcast production and we will be advancing to state competitions,” Tanner Boysun, a senior and club president, said. The competitions help prepare the students for the workforce by dropping in an environment with actual industry standards.

Some students also move

on to programs after high school. "There's a lot of kids here who take film 1-2 through 5-6. I've had a couple of students in the past two years who have moved on to a film school or a community college to pursue their film interests," Matthew Scott, Skills USA advisor and teacher, said.

"The experience and knowledge I gain from the competitions, and also the news broadcasting is really enjoyable," Poletti said.

ERIKA SODERSTOM investigates changes in a program popular with both teachers and students.

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T IS THAT TIME OF THE YEAR AGAIN. Time for all students who will be returning next year to sign up for courses. However, many popular courses among students are going to become more difficult to sign up

for.

Stricter requirements for becoming a teacher’s assistant, peer tutor or lab assistant are being put in place for next school year. “I think we’re trying to eliminate those students who aren’t participating in the program in the way it was meant to be used,” Laurie Umbarger, assistant principal, said.

Teachers assistants, peer tutors, and lab assistants are semester long courses in which students participate in grading papers, helping students, and organizing the classroom.

Brittnay Stallings, a peer tutor for Leslie Giedt, a chemistry teacher, listed the ways she helps by peer tutoring “I think I help her to do the little things. It makes her job a lot easier and she can focus on teaching.”

Although similar, the courses do vary in the different tasks that are presented. Teacher’s assistants help teachers to grade papers. Peer tutors assist different students in the class they are in. For example, a math peer tutor will help students to better understand the information. And a lab assistant helps to set up labs for science teachers.

“This year we relaxed the qualifications and that isn’t working very well because lots of students are sitting in classrooms and not learning or not doing anything for the teacher,” Umbarger said. “So we’re actually just going back to what the restrictions were in the previous years which is you can be a T.A, a peer tutor, a lab assistant if you’re senior in good standing, meaning that you have enough credits to graduate (you’re on the right path) and you’re passing your classes,” Umbarger said.

Danielle Becht, another peer tutor for Giedt said, “I help Mrs. Giedt when she is overwhelmed; it’s a lot of work.”

Contradictory to what students often claim, Umbarger suggests that, “It’s probably better if you’re college bound to take an academic course so you can put that on your transcript as a opposed to peer tutor.”

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BAND SMALLER THAN EVER

NEWS RYAN LAMBERT a

junior, plays the saxophone for the Jazz Band.

Band currently has only nine members and are missing essential instruments. 4NICOLE NERI

NICOLE NERI, discusses the low band membership, but notes that interest in band may be on the rise.

Cuts to music funding have steadily diminished the jazz band over the past few years. Despite this, it has won the highest honor, Superior With Distinction, at state competitions for the past five years in a row.

“We’re blessed with good players, kids who are conscientious at practice. It doesn’t matter how small you are if you’ve got good players, if you’ve got quality,” Gary Wykoff, jazz band instructor, said. “That’s what the judges are looking for, quality.”

Budget cuts to music programs in elementary and middle schools have visibly impacted the high school program.

According to Wykoff, jazz band usually has close to 21 members. This year, it has nine.

“This band is really not a jazz band as much as it is a jazz ensemble,” Wykoff said.

These cuts can take the wind out of the sails of students who are involved in music programs. Quinn Kelso, a junior who has been playing the drums since second grade, feels the impact. “It’s pretty un-motivating.

If I go home and choose to practice, I have nothing to practice for,” Kelso said, “All the cuts have killed the program.”

According to the Phoenix New Times, Arizona has made more cuts to music education than all but two states.

“We’re missing instruments, missing players, we don’t have full sections. We only have one trumpet. We’re missing middle school players, missing their experience,” Kelso said.

The outlook for music programs, however, is not all bleak.

“There’s been a turnaround this year. The elementary school teacher has about 170 kids in his program. If you project that out over the next five years or so, it could mean that this program at the high school will enlarge again,” Wykoff said, “Things tend to run in cycles, like the waves of the ocean.

Right now we’re in a downturn, but we’re looking forward to the upturn.”

Arizona citizens have begun to take action on the issue of music funding. On February 26, about 250 adults and schoolchildren rallied at the capitol in Phoenix, demanding an end to the budget cuts, according to the Phoenix New Times.

The program will need funding, motivation, and time to recover from the losses it

has sustained. “In the next few years, we’re going to need students who are willing and driven to practice, and their parents need to support that, and the people in our district need to support that. It’s a tricky situation,” Kelso said, “It’ll take a few years to recover.”

Improvement will have to start at the lower levels in order to improve the high school program. Without the foundation laid in elementary and middle school, a solid high school program cannot be built.

“They need to get the younger kids motivated, get them motivated to come to our jazz band, to not just play for fun but to move up and get somewhere,” Samm Metcalfe, senior and guitar player, said.

Despite these hardships, the jazz band is still able to compete and, based on the success of past years, succeed. On March 10, the band played at the regional level.

At a jazz band competition, the team plays three songs before judges, then is sent to a clinic for feedback and scoring.

The band is relatively confident in the possibility of success this year, but “there’s always room for improvement,” Kelso said.

Veterans’ Heritage Project releases the 11th edition of their annual book series NICOLE NERI explains all the effort put into the annual release of a book where Veterans stories are shared through interviews.

After working all year, Veterans’ Heritage Project sent their eleventh book to press on February 23.

Katelyn Finegan, junior and three-year VHP member, was relieved to finally have the work put into this volume finished.

"Imagine just falling into the clouds, that's what it's like," Finegan said.

The club is dedicated to saving the stories of veterans. The volumes they produce are stored in the Library of the Congress.

"You're saving that veteran's story, and that's an important part of history. These people did so much in so little time, and it's amazing that we get to record those stories," Finegan said.

The experience of interviewing veterans has an impact on the members involved.

"We don't realize how good we have it.

I think of everything these people went through, just seeing the worst things possible, the atrocities of humanity, really, and I see we don't have it that bad,” said Finegan. “It gives me that courage and MARCH 13, 2015

that strength to just keep going. These veterans have inspired me to be the best person I can be, no matter what happens, and I think that's something that you can't get anywhere else."

The biggest impact the club appears to have on members is the perspective it brings. "Without being in the club, you can't know what a humbling experience it is to interview a veteran,” said Madelynn Shuler, junior and first-year VHP member. “It's just a life-changing experience."

Preserving the stories of veterans is a way to formally recognize and thank them for the impact they have had on this country. Finegan has seen that impact first-hand. “I was adopted from South Korea. I wouldn't be here if I weren't for those guys who sacrificed everything in the Korean War and gave their lives for me and for my homeland, my birth country,” Finegan said. “I wouldn't be here without them."

Aside from giving members perspective, the club helps veterans to share difficult stories and to feel appreciated.

“I love this. With this, I constantly feel like we’ve done good for somebody. We’re like a link in a chain between this generation and that generation,” Barbara Hatch, VHP founder and director, said. “This club is a healer.”

Finegan said that the club writes these volumes to thank veterans, but that “every single time, they say 'thank you for what you do.' It's our role to be thanking them, but they keep thanking us. I went back and forth with one veteran who had tears in his eyes, just shaking my hand, saying thank you for everything you do, it means the world to us, you have no idea."

Participation also helps members develop as writers, a skill that is necessary for success in college.

"It brings out that part of you that will just write it as it was. You don't sugarcoat anything, you don't make anything sound any better or worse than it was,” Finegan said, “It's just life on the paper, and it really challenges you to get down to the bones of the story."

LIZZIE SATRAN a senior, and sophomore Becky Meils

look at one of VHP’s books. VHP has released 11 books. Barbara Hatch is the advisor for the club. 4ERIKA SODERSTROM 5

NEWS ALEXIS MOEST a

senior, receives help from a fellow S-Club member.

S-Club is focused on empowering women and accomplishes this through volunteer work. 4 HALEY WEHNER

Free community college RYAN DENSON explains the presidents plan to cover costs of community college tuition.

In his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama unveiled a plan which would effectively make community college free to those who maintained a certain GPA. The plan would save roughly nine million college aged kids over $3,800 each, and is modeled after the “Tennessee Promise,” which is a state-level free community-college plan paid for from lottery revenues.

At a cost of $60 billion over the course of 10 years, the federal government would pick up three-quarters of the cost for college and the states would cover the rest. The plan will supersede Pell-Grants and crippling student loan debts which help students pay and cover expenses for college.

Those who are against it claim it is an expense that should not be footed by the taxpayer, while supporters argue educating future generations must be a priority.

“If we can afford to finance wars and we can afford to give corporations tax-breaks, we can afford educating our population,” Scott LaVigne, English teacher and supporter of the proposal, said.

The White House says that the plan will hopefully encourage more students to attend community college as the number of enrollees has declined.

Since the 2008-2009 fiscal year, when enrollment surged, the United States

has seen a decline in community college attendees by 3.5 percent in the 2013-2014 fiscal year. Under the proposal, for-profit community colleges would not be covered. The White House sees public community colleges as a smarter beginning investment.

“I think it’s a good plan because it is the first step towards a university and people who can’t afford to go to college will now be able to. And PVCC [Paradise Valley Community College] prepared me for a university and if it was free it could do that for so many others,” Samara Rosenthal, a senior and early college student, said.

The plan to make community college “as free and universal as high school,” meets severe opposition from members of Congress who claim the plan’s costs are too burdensome on the taxpayers. Speaker of the House John Boehner, who is against the plan, says it is no more than a “talking point” rather than a plan.

“I think that nothing is free.

Someone has to pay for it, which is going to end up being the taxpayers - us. It’s a good idea, but it’s not 'free.'

It’s distributing the cost of their education to the taxpayer,” Annie Benscoter, a senior, said.

The proposal faces an uphill battle in Washington as numerous members of the House, controlled by the opposite party of the President, signaled the plan would be dead on arrival.

YTP develops workplace skills

CLUB TEACHES ETHICS TO THE COMMUNITY JOANNE AIRE-OAIHIMIRE examines what S-Club does to help empower women through-out the community.

The little sister to Soroptimist International Saguaro Foothills, S-Club, is teaching the ethics of feminism, volunteering, and aiding mothers and children in our community.

“Our goal in S-club is to empower women. We normally help women and children and sometimes volunteer with the Caring Corps,” said Skype Cooper, senior and Co-President of S-Club.

The girls of S-Club participate in a range of activities, varying from dances with the elderly to helping pack meals for children in Africa.

“This club opens up so many opportunities, especially in career exploration. I think the girls in S-Club enjoy helping others and through that it helps them,” said Moest.

As the school year ends, one thing that the girls noticed from the beginning of the year is how feminism has become an everyday word.

“Feminism helps women feel empowered and I think S-Club has helped some girls feel that way,” said Cooper. “I have seen a positive change on our campus to the word.”

Feminism, as defined by the Merriam-Webster 6

Dictionary, is the belief that men and women should have equal rights. Some think this statement is hypocritical as there are currently no males in S-Club.

“We get asked if boys can join all the time. As long as they are in the club for actually helping women and children, they can join. Anyone can be in our club, but for now girls seem to be the only gender,” said Alexis Moest, senior.

According to Moest, anyone that is friends with the girls in S-Club is invited to help. Whether female or male, they can always use the help.

“We have our spring event coming up where we buy canned food for the Desert Foothills Food Bank,” said Cooper. “We encourage anyone to come and help.” S-Club also helps the Bobcats at Black Mountain run their store, providing clothing, school supplies, and other additional items for children in the community who cannot afford it. Both these events are scheduled for April.

For more information regarding S-Club upcoming events, ask an S-Club member or visit advisor Amy Metcalf in room 313.

YTP, or Team Falcon, is a program on campus that gives students an opportunity to learn skills they will need in a workplace. The amount of students involved in the program range from 26 to 30 depending on what their schedule allows.

The name Team Falcon is used when grouping all of the YTP program departments together. They were nominated for a national award and won first place in job skills.

“We were submitted by the district office director and they won first,” Lori Dicicco, the YTP administrator said.

The award will be given out in Nashville Tennessee.

The places for students to work include the copy center, cafeteria, preschool, transportation, distributing mail to teachers and staff, facilities and maintenance. Most of the jobs are done by students daily but working with mechanics at transportation and doing maintenance around the school are done two to three times a week.

“In the copy center we specifically work on job skills such as clocking in and out, following orders just as the teacher has specified, we practice cus-

tomer service, greeting the customer, offering to help. When we make deliveries we make sure that we view the teacher as a customer,” Shelly Mayer, the advisor for the copy center, said.

Mayer has an average of 2 students per period and separate students may come later in the afternoon to do deliveries.

The goal of this program is for students to be able to acquire jobs in the community and be successful for they have learned many skills already by participating in this program.

“Students are able to learn skills in a supportive environment where we understand them and can work with them to support all their needs and then they get experience so they can hopefully go get a job in the community and be ready,” Dicicco said.

Most of the students involved are able to do their specific job independently but others need a peer mentor or a staff member to go with them the first few times to help them understand their job. The goal is for the student to be able to function well without help just like they would in a nor~CAMRYN MAYER mal job.

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OPINION

NO LIGHT TOO BRIGHT “Is Bruce Jenner a woman?” “Is Bruce Jenner transitioning?” “Is Bruce Jenner gay?”

What Bruce Jenner is, or what he isn’t, is none of our business. It’s none of our business because Bruce Jenner is a person, and, celebrity or not, deserves privacy. It’s none of our business because if any of us found ourselves under the same magnifying glass, we would hope others could afford us the same courtesy. It’s none of our business, simply, because it really just isn’t, and we as a community should learn to shove off.

But this, this nosiness, is about much more than Bruce Jenner. This is about much more than the Jenner family.

This is bigger than the Dolby Theater and brighter than the city lights. This is about us, and our disgusting, awful obsession with the personal lives of our stars. With a life far beyond our means. With small troubles on the biggest scale that make ours seem to up and disappear. Why do we seek to drown our troubles in a cult of personality?

What fuels the American fascination with celebrity? Is it the failure of the middle class lifestyle to satisfy? With the minimum wage failing to rise with inflation, with foreclosures on every block, with education cut and parties

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divided, its no wonder that we turn our eyes from our work to the television, because the light there is brighter than the future.

We act like it’s our right to bury our noses in the dirty laundry of others, but how many of us would feel the same with the shoe on the other foot? Say your family was splitting, say you were transitioning, say you were in the midst of any one of the great number of personal conflicts a person can find themselves embroiled in. Would you want paparazzi poking their noses in?

Let’s say that you and your significant other, after many sleepless nights with a new child, snap at each other in a shopping complex. Before you know it, your insecurities, your weakest point as a couple, is broadcast everywhere.

Can we imagine what this would do to a person’s psyche?

Do we have the empathy to realize that each and every person we see has a life as deep and vast and layered as our own? Can we, for one minute, realize that what we enjoy might affect others in an intensely negative way?

What America suffers from is a lack of conscience. The media sphere that surrounds our celebrities is little more than a modernization of the Coliseum, with well-known figures made to suffer for the enjoyment of the proletariat. It’s time for us to turn our eyes from the spectacle towards our own hands. Maybe then, with our attention focused, can we build a better world for ourselves.

The EDITORIAL represents the consensus view of the members of the Editorial Board.

The Editorial Board members are: Christina Holmes, Christina Dragone, Shelby Nichols, Jacob Emnett, Jackson Kennelly, Grace Rowett, Sayge Bolli, Wade Johnson, Sierra Galindo, Nicole Dusanek

RAISE THE SALES The best things in life refuse to come free. Music and movies are two of the best things in life, so it makes sense that they, like anything, have their price. Before the age of digital music, rarely anybody would go out of their way to steal a record. The only way it was even possible to do so was to physically steal a vinyl record out of the store, and those things are simultaneously bulky and fragile. Our favorite artists are our idols, those whose music we retreat to when we’re feeling sad or down. Due to people having made music their crutch, artists can dictate how we may feel during the day, and have a “we the fans should huge impact in our lives. In the past, people loved the artist who feel obligated to gave them so much, wanting to return the investment respond in kind. Nowadays it seems we take it for granted. that an artist has put If people made music and in themselves.” got themselves out there, they would realize the time and money an aspiring musician sacrifices. This sacrifice, this use of resources, is an investment, and a risk that many people are not willing to take. When starting out, one of the most important things that any aspiring artist releases is free music, in an effort to get their name out and attract would-be fans. They work and grind out piece after piece in an all-out effort to make a name for themselves. Sometimes, even the hardest of workers are not guaranteed success; the business is cutthroat.

Many artists do not make it, but the few that do may go on to be highly successful. This success brings about the main argument for those who promote piracy: that an artist’s wealth is not affected, because they already have enough money, and could not possibly need any more. Superstar rap group Migos pulls in a staggering $40,000 a show, performing about four shows a week. Their entertainment com-

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pany, 300 Entertainment, does not take a cut from this. They also collect between $12,000 and $17,000 daily from online streams. Add in merchandise sales, charges for features, and iTunes sales, and one can easily get the impression that Migos have more money than they know what do with. A lot of these numbers may vary by artist, but any established artist will make far more than the average bear.

Now, will piracy ever change the fact that they’re rich?

Probably not. They’ll make money with or without piracy.

Piracy will, however, rob them of money that they might have otherwise made. Their songs are their work, and they deserve money from every single person listening to them. Whether or not they’re already rich shouldn’t be a factor in the least.

Those who pirate try to pass themselves off as modern-day Robin Hoods, stealing from the rich for the greater good of the common man. In reality, these people are little more than petty thieves. What gives you the right to take something without paying for it? Do the rules suddenly not apply? You pay for a song like you pay for any product. Clothing companies charge a huge markup, and we don’t see a cavalcade of self-interested teens stealing t-shirts, though these companies are undoubtedly run by people richer than Migos.

Artists pay a boatload of money to make albums. Money goes out for engineers, studio fees, and even to other artists, for features. Money made from tours can take a bite out of this, but not a big one. Remember, when one pirates, it’s not just the artist that you’re affecting, it’s also every sound engineer and producer that helped to create that album.

These same principles apply to the movie industry. The act of pirating a movie is disgusting. The simple pleasure of going out to see a movie has been around since the early 1900s, and is one of America’s greatest traditions. When you are illegally recording and selling a movie, you are not only ripping off everybody who was involved in the movie, but you are tarnishing an American tradition and coveted idea that has been loved for over a century.

The funniest part is that our favorite artists constantly put out their own free music, so the fact that we look past that is a shame. We the fans should feel obligated to return the investment that an artist has put in themselves, as well as us.

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Forget about “me”

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'Me' generation: the Millennials, the 'Next' generation, the boomerang generation, Generation Y, Internet generation, generation now: the countless names used to describe people born between 19822004. The Millennials, as they are often referred to, have a bad reputation for being lazy and narcissistic. It might just be, however, that the Millennials are not as bad as people make them out to be. Take it from a Millennial, we are going to do some good things in this world.

A NARCISSISTIC GENERATION ?Let's look at the facts. According to Time magazine, today’s young people are more narcissistic than previous generations.

The same article reports that 40 percent of the 'Me' generation believe they should get promoted every two years, regardless of performance. That means that 60 percent believe they need to work hard to earn their promotion. So, the majority of our generation believes in working hard to move forward. And there’s even a way to look at that 40 percent with a positive spin: at least they are confident in their ability.

They believe that they deserve a higher position. Does that mean they are right? No, but they believe in themselves.

Next fact, three times as many middle school girls want to be a personal assistant to a famous person than who want to be a senator, and four times as many would pick the assistant job over CEO of a major corporation.

From these facts and others like them, Time magazine has determined that the Millennials are fame obsessed. Come on, guys. We are talking about middle schoolers here. Of course, a 12 year old is going to be more excited about meeting their idol than being a senator. Also, senators do not have the best reputation now-a-days.

Maybe that 12 year old does not like the idea of becoming corrupt in a broken system.

Do you honestly believe that when that 12 year old grows up they would choose an

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assistant position over CEO? They are still young, there is a reason why you do not choose your career path when you are a middle schooler. If you had, where would you be right now?

Also, 60 percent believe that in a moral situation they will just be able to feel what’s right. Personally, I do not see what is bad about this. I believe it is a good thing that people believe they grew up with a strong sense of right and wrong. We trust ourselves, and our decisions.

RECESSION BEGETS REGRESSION Furthermore, it has been determined that you are more likely to find a Millennial living with their parent than with a spouse.

I can assure you, that is not because we enjoy having our parents’ bedroom right next to ours.

The problem is, we grew up during a recession, which, I would like to point out, we did not cause. Now finding jobs is difficult, affording rent without those jobs is difficult, and we are drowning in student loans because we are the most educated generation. The truth is, moving home is the smartest thing we can do.

GENERATION: GENERATOR So why all of this negativity? Maybe it’s because our generation is one of the most threatening and exciting generations in history. According to Time magazine, we are growing up without an establishment, making us far more powerful than past generations. Because individuals are now just as powerful as corporations, a single person can compete with companies.

We have the ability to move to a city and start a business, and the information revolution gave us technology which allows us to compete against huge corporations. Bloggers can go head to head with newspapers, and you-tubers are getting just as many views as studios. The thing is, Millennials do not need the older generation, and that is what scares them.

Please, laugh at us for living with our par-

ents, because we are not going to be liv- are not too trusting of those around us. ing there forever. Be prepared for when According to Pew research, two-thirds of we move out, because right now we are Millennials say that "you can't be too careful" planning and scheming. We have plans when dealing with other people. However, for the future, but it is not ready for us yet. despite this, we are less skeptical than our So yes, with the economy in the state it is elders about the government. More than currently in, many Millennials are boo- any other generation, Millennials believe meranging, another disrespectful name that the government should be doing for our generation, back to their parents. more to solve problems in the country.

They are struggling to find jobs due to the Millennials have learned to live life as if we recession, but by might die tomorrow, but that returning to their does not mean we do not do parents, 90 pertheir homework, it just means cent of them say we might turn it in late that they are surviving and have A CHANGING WORLD enough money Time Magazine was quick or will eventuto point out that instant mesally have enough sages such as texting make money to meet it so that Millennials are their financial under the constant influence goals, according of their friends. And appar“the problem is, we grew up to Pew research. ently, this is a bad thing.

It has also been However, I believe that this during a recession, which, I determined that is what makes us so different would like to point out, we Millennials have from the adults around us. did not cause.” a prolonged life We have been able to form stage between our own opinions that are teenagers and adults. We take a little bit not based on what our parents believe. longer to grow up, because we are living in According to Pew research, Millennials are a scarier world. Our generation was shaped more ethnically and racially diverse than by 9/11, so when our parents moan and older generations, and they are less religroan about airport security, we just accept gious. And, even though we have grown it because it is all we can remember. up during a recession, we are more hopeNot only that, but news and the Internet ful for our own economic future and made us more knowledgeable about dan- the state of the nation than our elders. gerous things happening around the coun- Surveys conducted of both Millennials and try. It also made our parents more aware, I older generations found that both groups was not allowed in the cul-de-sac by myself believe that the younger generation is until I was 14. So I guess in a way, our child- more racially tolerant and more accepting hood was cut short. of immigrants. 58 percent agree that immiWe had to learn at a young age to be care- grants strengthen the country. Overall, it ful about the people around us. We are just can be said that so far, the Millennials are making up for lost time, the place that the the most accepting of the generations. world is in today takes some extra growing So the next time you hear someone jump up to deal with.Why we are this way could to conclusions about Millennials, rememhave many different factors, whether it's ber what you read here and speak up. We our protective parent, media culture that may take some things for granted, but we focuses on danger, or the fact that we grew are one of the most diverse, accepting and up under a shadow of terrorism. Yes, we optimistic generations in history.

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ROOM AND BORED “I promise to call you every single day” or “Distance can never break us apart” are common phrases heard on the last day of school between graduating seniors. However, college freshman coming back home from their first semester of college can usually say they did not keep that promise because they were busy moving on.

College is a milestone in an adolescent's life, marking the transition from childhood to adulthood. It is a place where people move on from their past juvenile mistakes and start fresh. So, why would you want to have the ties from your past keeping you from moving on in life by rooming with a high school friend?

People who become friends in high school become friends because at that time, something about their personalities intrigued the other. From then on out, they know you for the person you were in high school and not as the person you are trying to become.

Having a high school friend as a roommate can serve as an excuse to stay in with them rather than go out and make new friends. Being in college, it is important to meet new people and form new bonds because you are changing and need to find people who will appreciate the new you.

Sure, wanting to know the person one will be living with for at least the next year is a comfort to some. However, rooming with a completely random person gives one the opportunity to start fresh and become the person they want to be.

Rooming with an unknown person and having to start off dealing with those problems with them can help build a foundation for a relationship where neither party were friends before and knew the difference.

When someone has a close friend, usually, they are not dealing with how to pay the bills or living with each other every single day. Yeah, you are close, but the best part of having a sleepover with a friend is the fact that it ends.

Trying to have those long talks about sharing space, who pays for what, and cleaning can be difficult because confronting a best friend about serious matters can be difficult.

When one gets in a fight with a high school friend, the best remedy is usually to leave each other alone for a bit.

However, rooming with them means that, in the case of a dorm, one person goes to one side of the room while the other goes to the opposite side. Let the death glares commence. A couple of fights later and the friendship could have the possibility of being permanently damaged.

At the end of the year, a new roommate can be requested, but not a new best friend.

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Make some room as Nicole Neri and Shelby Nichols talk college.

Getting a roommate assigned is the biggest gamble of the college experience. A bad roommate could poison your entire semester. Rooming with a friend increases the odds of having a good roommate relationship.

The biggest risk that comes with getting a random roommate is the likelihood of being stuck with a complete basket case. We live in a nutjob world, so our odds of landing a person whose crazy aligns with yours are pretty slim. For example: It is possible to end up living with someone like my mom’s college roommate, who was a horrible singer that majored in singing. You could also end up with someone like my mom, who once put shaving cream in her roommate’s bras. Or someone who stays up too late, gets up too early, has weird eating habits, always has a sock on the door, might be a sociopath, or has any other quirk known to the world. Google “bad college roommate,” and the resulting eight million articles might make you lose a little faith in humanity. People are strange. It is best to be able to choose someone who is already familiar and who will present the least surprises. A bad roommate could damage a whole year socially, academically, and emotionally, and roommate change requests are not always granted.

A major concern that comes with rooming with a friend is the pressure it puts on a friendship. This is a risk, because not all friends would make great roommates. It is true that some friendships will buckle under the pressure. However, this is not always the case, and some friendships leave experience stronger than before. Furthermore, randomly selected roommates have no obligation to like, pander to, or indulge each other. This means that they will most likely make little effort to accommodate each other and keep the peace than friends would. People often hate their roommates, and accept this. Good friends care about their relationship, and will work to give each other a good college experience.

Having a safe home base with someone you know can help students feel more confident and less alone. Knowing that there will always be a familiar face to return home to after a day full of completely new people can be vitally comforting, especially for someone who is not outwardly social. Some argue that rooming with a friend can hinder a person in making new friends by closing their social circles, but people often thrive more easily when they have a solid foundation to build on.

In the end, it is better to have a friend to come home to than to spend a semester planning how to passive-aggressively let a bad roommate know how horrible they are.

COMMENTS We left the hottest week in February and we bundled up in jackets as a major cold front swept the state. We saw sunshine and torrential downpour, navigating all of the extremes. After the creeks have been filled and the sun dimmed, Arizona seems to have entered into a month of blissful weather - not too hot, not too humid.

This bill, which cuts millions in funding for the Cave Creek Unified School District, will undoubtedly hurt our schools, programs, and professionals. The incompetence of the State Legislature and Governor have once again messed things up for the district and state. This plan is so horrendous, that if we could break away from the traditional grading system, we would give this a Z-, the lowest letter in the alphabet.

Once again, speed bumps and unsuccessful speed control inconvenience the rest of us. We thought things would finally be better with the traffic calmers being taken down, but now the the speed bumps on Dove Valley and in the parking lot make traffic more backed up. What people don’t seem to realize is they can go more than 5 miles per hour over the bumps. Going an adequate speed won’t hurt your car.

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Let’s get physical

Abby CARDENAS Staff Writer

Lululemon and Nike are leading stores with a large crowd of pleased customers. Whether one’s workout attire is bought from the larger corporations, or a lesser known store, they all have the same purpose: to be ideal workout clothes and to be comfortable.

There is a large selection of stores that someone can go to to buy workout clothes, ranging from places like Lululemon,which is on the more expensive side of the scale, to places like Old Navy, where the selection is on the cheaper side.

“Lulu’s are the best thing on earth. The fabric is so comfortable and although they may be a bit pricy, they are such good quality and last a very long time. Also, the return policy is great because if anything happens they take them back and give you a new pair,” Mikaela Barnes, a senior, said on her Lululemon workout attire.

Lululemon has been a well known workout attire store for a good amount of time. Some say that it is the logo and the brand name that catches the eye of the public, but others would say that it is the quality of the clothes that attracts people to buy their products.

Whether it is trend or quality, people seem to have a pair of “lulu’s” in their closet.

“I think it’s both [trend and quality], at first people go because it’s a “trend” but then after you get it you realize that it’s the quality. The price is a little ridiculous I’m

STYLE

FAUX THE WIN

JOHN TRACY discusses the good, the bad, and the ugly of knockoffs.

not gonna lie but after you experience the greatness, you can’t stop,” Emme Allen, junior, said.

Yoga pants and leggings from Lululemon have a reputation for lasting quite a while, as Allen has had a pair of leggings from her freshman year that still look like they are new. Though they may last, there could be other stores that sell workout clothes that last just as long and are of great quality as well. It is a matter of opinion which would be better.

There are stores like Target or Old Navy who have a wide selection of workout attire that could match the quality of Lululemon and Nike. As well as a few online places that sell workout clothes for low prices but fit comfortably and are cute.

“I have bought workout clothes from Target and I think the quality is pretty good. I do tend to be a brand snob and stick with Nike clothes the most often, but that’s because I like how they fit not just the quality. I think other stores have great quality, but it needs to fit well… I need my workout clothes to fit right and feel comfortable,” Tandehl Collentine, health and PE teacher, said.

Workout attire can be bought from a large selection of stores, people can choose which stores clothes fits best, and which has the best quality. People have different requirements for what they want their workout clothes to be and different stores fill those different requirements.

In the world of high-end fashion, glamor lives in a name. Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Guess, Dior, Versace, Armani, Prada- one can spend a years salary on these brands without batting an eyelash.

“Yea, i’ve definitely blown a lot of my parents’ money on designer clothes.” Said Patrick England, a junior.

But in the dark underground world of forgeries and off-brands, surging with scents of con men and criminals, one can dress like a queen for a serf’s wage- champagne tastes with beer pockets.

“I don’t have a lot of fakes but i’ve seen them before. They are almost indistinguishable from the real thing, very difficult to spot.” Said Sarah Nelson, a sophomore.

If a dress is seen at the Oscars- floating over red carpets in the phosphorescent strobe light of flashing cameras- within days that dress can be bought cheap on the internet.

The green dress worn by Scarlett Johansson at the Oscars can be purchased from TheCelebrityDresses.com for less than $200.

There is a huge market for counterfeit goods. Produced mostly in eastern sweatshops, trafficked overseas among narcotics and abducted women, these fakes are a criminal’s commodity.

A Chinese photographer conducted a high fashion shoot in a small coal mining town, best known for suffocating air pollution, all for $9. He used fake Prada and Dior on his models, demonstrating the availability of these products.

Aside from the downfalls of counterfeits, there can be a bright side to buying something for a cheaper price. For example, there are websites such as RenttheRunway.com, where someone can rent a dress straight from the runway for a cheap price, and return it after a certain amount of time. Although these would not be considered actual “knockoffs.” It is the same concept only the real thing is being purchased for a knockoff price.

MAN vs. BUN CHRISTINA HOLMES takes a look at the new hair trends that guys have come to love.

Mens hair styles have constantly changed throughout the years, introducing trends that were earlier frowned upon, but with the cycle of trends, are now coming back more than ever. From long hair that men pull into a bun similar to the females hairstyle to shaving the sides of the head, keeping the top longer, mens hairstyles are constantly breaking the barriers of fashion.

“I love my long hair, its like a fashion statement, and I take it really seriously,” Garett Jaksch, a senior, said.

Buddha, Maximilien de Robespierre, George Harrison from The Beatles, and Mulan’s Li Shang all had a bun hairstyle. The Man Bun, in history, has been a warrior’s hairstyle that was worn by most generals and samurais. They wore long hair in a high or low bun that was meant to ‘cut a striking figure,’ stated by menhairstyletrends.com.

“My parents did not really like my hair when I started to grow it out and then when it got longer, it grew on them and now they really like it,” Carter Robinson, a junior, said.

Having long hair, takes some work in the grooming department. A wide-tooth comb and a high quality hair brush with natural bristles are essential, stated by menshair.about.com.

“I shampoo it daily and sometimes even condition it,” Robinson said.

Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar JR both sport a shaved side with the top longer haircut. This fad is spreading its way to celebrities, and athletes all over the world. The main purpose of the hairstyle is to have some more height and texture on top. The correct words to use for this hairstyle is ‘a high taper with scalp exposure.’ The haircut allows for change in styling when appropriate, which makes the style a lot more versatile, declared dmarge.com.

If one is looking to get a haircut such as the side shaved, it does need some pampering. Going into the barber at least once a month and having it re-shaved is a must if one does not want it to start looking messy and unprofessional.

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Battle of the Sexes

by GRACE ROWETT AND WADE JOHNSON Style Editor and Creeker Editor

TALIA ORTIZ, JOEY ANDERSON, JOEY WINTERMEYER, and SAMARA ROSENTHAL voice their opinion on style trends of the opposite sex.

4SAYGE BOLLI There has always been controversy over girls and guys style, and what the opposite sex likes or dislikes. These students go over what they personally like about the opposite sexes fashion tendencies and what they are not so fond of.

High Waisted Shorts “They’re not that comfy but I think they look cuter than the other shorts,” Rosenthal said.

“I think I like them a little less than other shorts because I don’t really see a point to them, but maybe there is a point that I don’t know about,” Wintermeyer said.

“I think it looks okay on some girls when they wear those crop tops, but I mean only if they have the nice body for it. I like high waisted shorts when you can actually see their butt, if they’re up that high anyway, why not?” Anderson said.

Joggers “I like them a little better than jeans, but I mean they’re not that great,” Rosenthal said.

“I don’t actually own a pair, but I want a pair. I think they look cool and they look good with pretty much any type of shoe,” Wintermeyer said.

“I think joggers are comfy. I don’t know about how they look on some kids, but if you can rock them then go for it,” Anderson said.

“They’re alright. Tyler Benner had some on today and it looked good,” Ortiz said.

Shaved Sides/Man Buns “I don’t like it when it’s too long on the top, but if it’s blended out nicely then it’s fine,” Rosenthal said.

“Well since that is my hair, I think it looks good. I think it looks cleaner because when it’s long all over it looks kind of scraggly and I’m not about that,” Wintermeyer said.

“Seriously some kids try to do a man bun and it’s just like nah. I think if you can’t grow facial hair then you shouldn’t do it. If you want to look rugged then you have to go all the way, you can’t half rug it,” Anderson said.

“Colin Berry doesn’t look bad with a man bun,” Ortiz said.

Short Hair “I like it, it depends on the person. I could never do it obviously, but I think on other people it’s really refreshing because mostly everyone has long hair. It’s good for summer,” Rosenthal said.

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“I totally think it depends on the type of person. I have seen people who completely rock the short hair look, and then I see people who look terrible with short hair and people who should never have short hair,” Wintermeyer said.

“It’s hard because I personally like long hair, but I don’t know. Not too many girls can pull it off but I give a lot of credit to the ones who actually can, because it’s pretty rare,” Anderson said.

“I’ve always wanted long hair but my hair doesn’t grow so I keep on thinking why don’t I just cut it and make it cute, but I don’t think I could ever pull off really short hair in my life,” Ortiz said.

Facial Hair “It’s fine with or without, but I don’t like it when it’s not taken care of,” Rosenthal said.

“I love beards. If I could grow one, I would. But you know, I can’t do it,” Wintermeyer said.

Colored Hair “If it’s the pastel colors, that looks cool. But if it’s bright or neon, I’m just not about that,” Rosenthal said.

“I’m not really a fan of the pastel hair, I know some people are but I just like more neutral colors like blonde and brown,” Wintermeyer said.

“Not chill. It makes your hair look dead, it really kills your hair. If they do it enough, it looks like they have about fifteen hairs on their head. But yeah I’m not into the sea green/foam, whatever color that is.” Anderson said.

Chokers “I don’t like those. They’re really teenager, middle schoolish, and I don’t see a point to them. Girls who wear them scare me,” Wintermeyer said.

“You know those girls with the really cool Instagrams? The ones who look like they could be models? I think they can pull them off. But if people wore them here it just looks like they’re trying too hard,” Rosenthal said.

“That’s coming back? I’m not really into the emo look.

Should I be? I don’t see why people would want to choke themselves,” Anderson said.

Dark Eyebrows “I like them more natural. I like the look where your hair is lighter and your eyebrows are darker, but you need to be

careful because there’s a fine line. Some girls just make it so obvious that their eyebrows are filled in,” Rosenthal said.

“I’ll see it, and I’ll notice it, but I won’t be like ‘oh my god that looks so bad’,” Wintermeyer said.

Birks “They’re fugly. If you like Jesus a lot and that’s your thing then cool, but they are Jesus slippers. I mean if your toes look nice then sure,” Anderson said.

“Birks are worn for comfort but also for fashion. A lot of people that you would never see wearing them are starting to wear them, so I think it’s just a fashion thing that has kind of taken over,” Ortiz said.

Hats (Beanies, Bucket hats, Wide-brimmed hats) “If you can pull it off then definitely wear it. Some people just look like idiots in them though. Like I love hats and I want to wear them but I’m not confident enough to wear one to school cause people are mean, you know? But when I go out I can wear them,” Ortiz said.

“I made fun of Sammy for a hat she wore because it looked like a Wicked Witch of the West hat. I don’t like that style at all, not gonna lie. I hate it. It looks stupid and there is no reason for them, especially at a place like a concert where it’s dark inside and no one can even see you,” Anderson said.

“I wish guys would wear more hats. I’m not kidding I love them, they are so attractive,” Ortiz said.

“Bucket hats are the ugliest things I have ever seen, I don’t see the point to them,” Rosenthal said.

“Bucket hats remind me of fishermen, and I don’t see why people would want to look like they’re going fishing at school,” Wintermeyer said.

Boyfriend Jeans “A good ten percent of girls can pull them off. But if you have your features, why wouldn’t you want to show them off?

I just don’t think every girl should wear them. If you have a boyfriend, you can just steal his jeans,” Anderson said.

“I think it’s fun wearing saggy clothes sometimes, I don’t want to be constricted every day of my life. If you cuff them and wear them with a cute pair of sandals they can look really cute. Pretty much if you have a boyfriend who doesn’t go to this school, wear boyfriend jeans,” Ortiz said.

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RUN OF THE MILL NIKKI DUSANEK discusses what one can find on Mill Avenue, located at the heart of Tempe.

LEAD ME TO THE LAKE

RYAN DENSON shows what is available at Tempe Town Lake If anyone has ever been down to Arizona State University, chances are they have been to Tempe Town Lake. But it is not just a hub for college life, it is also a very popular tourist destination which offers a wide range of activities, seasonal or not.

Tempe Town Lake was opened to the public on Nov. 2, 1999 and since then caters to over 2.7 million people each year, which makes for an economic and entrepreneurial gold-mine. Since breaking ground in 1999, the Lake has brought in over $500 million in revenue for the state.

“In Tempe Town Lake, there are always things to do. Every week there is something to do, and it’s always affordable,” John Amann, a senior, said.

It is no surprise as to why, seeing that the lake offers Arizona residents and out-of-state visitors a plethora of activities such as their five miles of paths which allows pedestrians to skate, run, bike or walk right to Mill Avenue. Non-profit organizations frequently make use of the Lake’s many paths to organize 5K or 10K runs, and also help host Arizona’s Iron Man challenge.

“I think it’s a great place for people to escape their daily lives and do something different,” Molly Gum,

POPULAR AND INTERESTING PLACES TO EAT IN TEMPE ORIGINAL CHOPSHOP

A coffee shop feel that includes pressed juices. Acai bowls and protein bowls incorporating quinoa and spinach are also popular. Salads and sandwiches are the main food items keeping it all simple and delicious.

Located on 222 East University Drive

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an English teacher, said.

One way to escape the scene of the hustle and bustle of Mill Avenue is to partake in the Lake’s famous boating endeavours which includes rowing (you may see the ASU rowing team out there from time to time) canoeing, and sailing. Some people even bring their own boat that accommodates their needs. If boating is not an interest, then maybe fishing is. Over a dozen types of fish, including bass, sunfish and catfish, swim for tourists and enthusiasts to catch.

"It was a cool atmosphere and the ASU rowing team was practicing next to us and we got to see them take off so that was pretty cool to see," Bryce Mosher, a senior, said.

The Lake’s Center for the Arts, which is nestled right next to the water, features high quality events at low costs including the Ballet Under the Stars, the Tempe Symphony Orchestra, Tempe Comedy Series and Art After Work. It features a 600-seat theater and a 200-seat studio. With it comes an enormous gallery for fine and contemporary art exhibitions from local artists.

TWIN PEAKS

This sports bar is highly populated by the college population. On their menu one will find big and hearty sandwiches and “smokin’ dishes.”

Located on 218 West Adams Street

HAJI’S

Cheap and easy Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern food Located on 1513 East Apache Boulevard

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Much more expensive and higher class but offers an adventure with cuisine. They have soup, salads, and specialties ranging from the Flank Steak to Stir Fry to Red Trout.

Located on 114 East 7th Street

Arizona State University is located in the midst of Tempe and right beside the famous Mill Avenue.

As a New American University and top ranked research college, ASU attracts students from all over the globe. Of course, its location in almost-always sunny Arizona and its reputation for parties also attracts students.

With five ASU campuses including Tempe, West, Polytechnic, Havasu, Phoenix, and online, ASU is home to over 83,300 students, as of Fall 2014, the majority of them at Tempe campus. This vast number means that there is an eclectic collection of students roaming Tempe campus, allowing for over 1,000 clubs, and activities happening almost every weekend.

“I love the campus, and I like the fact that it is an open campus. It does not feel as secluded as some other college campuses,” Lexi Covelli, a senior attending ASU next year, said.

Tempe campus is not the average college campus. It is an open campus that often leads students to describe it as "citylike." Being a large campus, many students get around using their bikes, scooters, or skateboards.

The weekdays consist of students walking from class to class. The dorms on campus are mostly reserved for freshmen.

However, there are plenty of on-campus apartments for upperclassmen.

For future students who plan on joining Greek life, while Greek life is an option at ASU, they are housed in apartments that are not strictly for Greek members.

When the week comes to an end, the students who were seen wandering campus can often be found wandering Mill Avenue.

“Tempe has everything, it’s part of the reason I chose to go to ASU. Think of any restaurant or activity and you can find it here,” Lauren Holzer, a Cactus Shadows alumna attending ASU, said.

Mill Avenue is popular to the college students due to the events offered everyday. There are always happy hours and often local live music.

The nightlife on Mill Avenue includes places such as Zipps Sports Grill, Zuma Grill, Rooftop Lounge and Patio, and Moonshine Whisky Bar. Mill Avenue’s nightlife is well known for its live music, from well known artists to local musicians.

There is enough variety for everyone, if they are over 21.

However, Mill Avenue is also friendly to under-21ers during the day. They have over 20 restaurants including the popular Culinary Dropout, and ASU student friendly Pitchforks and Corks.

Also, there are shops everywhere. For ASU students, there are Campus Corners numbers one and two, however there is also Hippie Gypsy, Shoe Mill and U.S Airways retail store. Mill Avenue contains shops for almost anyone.

MILL AVENUE, which is home to the ASU campus, a wide array of restaurants, and many shops, rises up behind Tempe town lake. The lake offers athletic events, boating, and the Tempe Center for the Arts. 4NIKKI DUSANEK

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ccording to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, approximately 8.7 percent of people are clinically diagnosed with a phobia. Phobias are irrational fears. These fears can be of objects -- like spiders or dogs -- or of being put in a certain situation. They can be categorized as phobias if they cause anxiety or panic.

“The fear that people experience who have phobias is definitely real, but the danger is not necessarily real,” Andrew Ferguson, school psychologist, said.

When someone has an anxiety attack, shortness of breath, or begins to sweat profusely before boarding their flight, they probably have a phobia of flying. These symptoms are very common in people with an anxiety disorder, or an exaggerated fear.

There is no concrete data about what causes a phobia. It could have been from the time a person watched a plane crash during the first episode of Lost, or someone close to them died in a plane crash. Whatever happened is preventing them from boarding that flight, and eventually watching it fly away, their fear overcoming them.

“A fear of something simple like dogs is eventually going to take over someone’s life and result in them never leaving the house because of the fear of encountering one. These people are controlled and possessed by their minds,” Isabelle McDade, a junior currently taking psychology, said.

Some people who experience phobias have never actually come in contact with the thing, or situation, they fear. When it comes to mind, all that the person experiences their heart racing and their Isabelle McDade, a junior palms collecting sweat. currently taking psycholOne theory about phobias is that ogy, said. they developed as a kind of survival instinct, that the heightened physical response to fear may have saved lives at some point.

These irrational fears do not commonly develop into something else, but they can make a person limit what they would do in their daily lives in order to avoid their phobias.

“I think if you let it further control your life, it can deepen into a more serious psychological disorder,” Ashley Dahlen, a junior, said about holding onto a phobia later into the teenage and adult ages.

Depending on the severity of the childhood experience, phobias can last through adulthood.

“Without a doubt, a phobia can last a lifetime if it goes untreated, depending upon the severity of its impact on someone’s life. To be diagnosed with a phobia or an anxiety disorder, one of the diagnostic criterias would be

“A fear of something simple like dogs is eventually going to take over someone’s life and result in never leaving the house because of the fear of encountering one.

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SOME FEARS

ERIKA SODERSTROM delves into the Stephanie Haan’s fear of buttterflies

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ig, scary and overwhelming. This is what Stephanie Haan, a senior, thinks of when she hears the word butterfly. Haan has an ever present fear of both butterflies and other flying insects such as moths. The very sight of a butterfly or moth will send Haan into a short panic attack.

“It’s completely irrational,” said Haan which is why Haan’s fear of butterflies is no fear it all, but a phobia. “A phobia is an intense fear of something that, in reality, poses little or no actual danger,” Dawn Trueblood a school psychologist at Horseshoe Trails Elementary and Sonoran Trails Middle school, said.

Distinguishing a normal fear from a phobia can be difficult. A normal fear, for example would be a fear of heights.

If someone had a simple fear of heights they would experience butterflies when peering down from the top of a skyscraper. A phobia of heights would be when someone turns down a job because it is on the tenth floor of an office. Phobias by definition do not present any real danger.

“Common phobias include closed-in places, heights, highway driving, flying insects, snakes, and needles. However, we can develop phobias of virtually anything,” Trueblood said. In Haan’s case her phobia started sometime around middle school. “I’ve always thought they were gross,” Haan said.

Haan is both afraid of moths and butterflies in real life but she also has a fear of them through pictures “Monarchs are the worst. Their designs are nasty,” Haan said. A simple photograph of a butterfly

that it has a clinically significant impact upon your daily functioning so where you’re unable to do certain things… it’ll depend on the severity of the phobia and whether or not the person seeks treatment,” Ferguson said.

A phobia of something does not have to affect a person's daily life. As Ferguson said, if someone is afraid of heights they could avoid flying on planes and going hiking, but once their daily life becomes affected by their phobia of heights, it becomes more difficult to overcome it.

Getting over a phobia also depends on whether or not someone wants treatment, and there are many different kinds of therapy available depending on what they fear and what they are most comfortable doing. Recommended treatments include facing one’s fear, relaxation, and slowly getting used to their phobia. All of these can be done without the help of a therapist.

on someone’s finger will cause Haan to have another small panic attack. “Pictures are horrifying. I can’t look at them,” Haan said. Haan also has a reoccurring dream “where I was chased by a gigantic butterfly.”

When Haan comes across a moth or butterfly she usually tries to avoid them at all costs which often includes her walking or running in the opposite direction. And when Haan see’s a picture of a moth or butterfly she “feels like a I wanna cry,” Haan said. As it is starting to become warmer outside and spring is on the rise Haan fears the increase of butterflies.

“Self-help strategies and therapy (cognitive-behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, systematic desensitization, relaxation techniques, biofeedback, hypnosis ) can help you overcome your fears,” Trueblood said.

Haan has tried to face her fear before, she purchased a ticket to a butterfly wonderland. It is safe to say it was not wonderful for Haan because she could not bring herself to go inside. “I just refused to go,” Haan said.

Rather than cognitive-behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, systematic desensitization, relaxation technique, biofeedback and hypnosis Haan takes a much simpler approach to facing her phobia. “When I see a moth in my house I try to kill it,” said Haan, however, she will not kill a butterfly if she sees one.

Haan does not want to face her phobia because she thinks it will not help her to overcome her fear of butterflies. “I don’t think it would help, I think it would just be overwhelming and then I’d be afraid of them more,” Haan said. “When you’ve been scared from something for so long it’s hard to get over,” said Haan’s friend Reagan Heslop, a senior.

Acrophobia heights.

Aerophobia flying.

Arachnophobia spiders.

Barophobia gravity.

Bibliophobia books.

Cacophobia ugliness.

Catoptrophobia mirrors.

Chromophobia colors.

Chronomentrophobia clocks.

Cynophobia dogs.

Elurophobia cats.

Ephebiphobia teenagers.

Heliophobia the sun.

Hypochonria illness.

Mysophobia dirt and germs.

Nyctophobia the dark.

Ophidiophobia snakes.

Ornithophobia birds.

Phobophobia phobias.

Scolionophobia school.

Trypanophobia needles

Venustraphobia beautiful

Verminophobia germs.

Wiccaphobia witches

Xenophobia strangers

Zoophobia animals. ~SHELBY NICHOLS

CELEBRITIES WITH PHOBIAS

Billy Bob Thornton Antique Furniture

Jennifer Love Hewitt Monsters under the bed

Madonna Thunder

Mathew McConauhey Tunnels

Nicole Kidman Butterflies

Pamela Anderson Mirrors

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phobia is more than a fear: it is a debilitating thought that prevents a person from living their daily life: however, there are treatments for phobias.

Phobias may be irrational, but they are very capable of interfering with the lives of those living with a phobia. A person with a Aviophobia, the fear of flying, will be unable to travel, where as a person who is afraid to fly will still be able to fly, with some nervousness.

There are multiple ways to treat a phobia. “I think for all anxiety type disorders, it’s really specific to the phobia and person,” Andrew Ferguson, the psychologist at Cactus Shadows, said.

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Talk therapy and counseling is “is very effective in treating any sort of disorder.” There are different types of talk therapies, such as counseling, psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

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type of therapy is specific for helping people to overcome problems that cause emotional pain or uncomfortable situations. The counsellor does not often give advice, but rather act as an outlet to listen and allow for the person with the phobia to discover their own insights to overcoming the phobia.

Psychotherapy is also relevant to emotional problems, and it can be done either one on one or with a group or loved ones. This is where the person with the phobia is in an environment where they feel safe to discuss their fears and worries, and look deeper into them.

On occasion, psychotherapy includes other methods such as art or movement.

“Cognitive behavioral therapy, is a therapist’s approach to alter, change,modify, our thought process or our response to certain situations to provide more insight or understanding to certain situations or experiences,” Ferguson said.

While cognitive behavioral therapy can help a person with phobia deal with the phobia throughout their everyday life, it is not a cure. It is based off the idea that thoughts and feelings are connected, and that by a person changing his thought process, he is able to improve how he feels. A difference between cognitive behavioral therapy and other types of talk therapy, is that cognitive behavioral therapy deals

with current problems and other types of talk therapy often focus on the past. It aims to improve everyday state of mind.

Another treatment that many people seem to find effective is systematic desensitization. “Where it is a slow gradual exposure to certain stimuli or the object that provokes fear in the person. For example, if you had a fear of flying, systematic desensitization, that method for treating that fear of flying would be again this slow gradual process of exposing yourself to that fear,” Ferguson said.

This would involve, for a fear of flying, possible starting at an airport. The client and the psychologist would sit in the airport with no intention of boarding a plane, but to allow the client to acclimate to the atmosphere of an airport.

The next step might be entering an airport terminal, and watching airplanes take off, and then possibly boarding a plane that is not going in the air.

Gradually, this will build up to the client actually boarding a plane and taking off.

Treatments for phobias vary depending on the person and the phobia; however, there are many options. Some people deal with phobias without help, using relaxation such as breathing techniques. Also, there are medications that can be prescribed for phobias that greatly affect everyday life.

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ABBY CARDENAS discusses the good and bad of making your own beauty products T costs 30 to 40 dollars to buy an exfoli-

ating face mask from places like Target or Sephora. Using household items and DIY beauty recipes found online or in magazines could prove to cost a significant amount less. They also allow looser reigns on what goes into the product itself.

There are pros and cons to making beauty products at the luxury of one’s home. On one hand, there is the ability to tweak the ingredients to make it specifically for the person's skin type or desired end product. It also seems to be less expensive, as most of the products can be found in the kitchen cupboards.

“I’ve made an exfoliating scrub for my skin, and a lotion/scrub that makes your skin softer,” Christina Paluscio, a junior, said.

“It was definitely easier to make the product

because you make most things out of common stuff most people already have in their homes.”

There is another side of the spectrum on why it is not a good idea to make beauty products at home with recipes found online.

The chance of having a bad reaction to the homemade face mask is common and the reaction could include breaking out or getting a rash where the product was used.

“By making your own products you can have a reaction to it or it can make you break out,” Adie Conde, an Ulta sales associate, said.

People find that looking at the back of the box when buying makeup or an exfoliating face mask is the easiest way to go.

That way there is no chance of an allergic reaction and it is proven to work. Buying the product will cost more than making it at

home, it is a matter of what the person is willing to do.

“I’ve made my own face mask out of egg yolk and egg whites, and it worked for a while but then not really. It’s easier to just go to a store than slave over something that might not even work,” Sam Kotowski, a junior, said.

There are a lot of ideas that float around the internet, especially on Pinterest and Tumblr, for DIY beauty products. The most promising reason is that it is much cheaper than going out to buy the item and works a lot better, but it is a matter of testing it out and mixing until the product is just right.

The pros of making a beauty product at home is that it is cheaper and ingredients tend to be on hand, and cons would be that it could cause an allergic reaction or it could not work.

On the Road Again LUCAS AIKIN discovers must haves for road trips Road trips used to be something that the average teenager loathed, however they are making a comeback, and it seems as though every 2015 teen has their own list of ways to spend a road trip.

“One thing I always bring and I think a lot of people forget is a car charger for your phone,” Emerson Allen, a junior said.

With the average life of an iPhone after a full charge being around 12 hours, you would not want it to die in the middle of no where.

“I always carry an extra pair of socks for myself and the decency of others, because my feet are straight foul,” Carlo Paoletti, junior, said.

Music is also something that can keep a road trip exciting. Making a play list that lasts the entirety of the trip is a great way to pass the time.

“I enjoy rap battles and car discos to Earth Wind and Fire,” Paoletti said.

Food is very important on a road trip and can easily divert your mood from grizzly to satisfied.

“I personally enjoy fried chicken and Takis, but the Takis have to be Fuego or Nitro because that stuff is dank,” said Paoletti.

Bringing a cooler with food instead of making pit stops is also a smart way to save money and time on the road. Just fill it up with a bag of ice before leaving and it will keep drinks and other snacks cool for the remainder of the trip.

While on the road, everybody has their own games or unique activities to keep themselves occupied.

“I play Eye Spy with my family,” Paoletti said.

Allen had a more planned out way to spend her time. “Just go to Redbox at a pit stop, rent a movie, and then when you are, done stop at the next pit stop or gas station and return it,” said Allen.

With the lust for road trips skyrocketing among teens and spring break being just around the corner, having these items will make the road trip more enjoyable.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup of baking soda ¼ cup of cream of tartar fragrance oil of your choice such as vanilla or lavender Any colored dye

TOOLS

Spray bottle with water cookie cutters

STEPS

Mix the baking soda and cream of tartar together.

Spray the mixture with water until it reaches a consistency of sand and will stick when molded together.

Let a few drops of the fragrance oil fall into the mixture.

Add desired color of dye, a couple of drops will suffice, and whatever decorations wanted in the bath bomb like the sprinkles.

Use the cookie cutters as molds and fit as much of the mixture, pressing it so it is compact, as the cutter can hold.

Let the mixture sit in the mold for five or six hours Take the mixture out of the cookie cutter and let sit in a dark and cool area for about 24 hours Use the final product in the bath for colorful and decorated water that adds a relaxing aroma to the water .

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#MENINISM Meninism and meninists are now front and center on social media. For those who may not be aware, some men have played on the word ‘feminism’ in an effort to mock or take stand against feminism. The popular hashtag #meninism began appearing in 2013 when a group of men started sharing jokes about men’s sex culture and sarcastically bashed feminism. But, since it’s initial creation, sides are split on whether to treat it as sarcasm, or a cultural phenomena.

“I think it’s a mixture between people who don’t know what feminism is and people who know what it is but just make a page to mock it. If men really think they need a Twitter page to “fight for their rights,” I really don’t understand what rights are missing to fight for,” Mackenzie Coffman, a senior, said.

The Meninist page on Twitter, @ MeninistTweet, has already accumulated over 700 thousand followers. It was created by two men and claims that the page is just a parody and “obviously” sarcasm.” The hashtag also went hand-in-hand with #YesAllMen, a trend that aimed to downplay the rape culture per-

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petrated against women.

Within months it picked up steam and became a worldwide trend. Topics associated with the hashtag are the sexualization of men v. women, who pays for dates, who is allowed to have preferences, chivalry v. independence, and slut shaming.

“I would rather pour scalding hot water into my eyes than follow the meninist page,” Cole Parker, a junior, said.

According to Buzzfeed, a Meninist club had been set up a high school which aimed to counter the Female Society Club. Buzzfeed reported that a female student at the high school told them the club was started because the founders were reported for sexual harassment by several girls and “think that it’s funny.” There are also hoodies and shirts printed with the word ‘Meninist’ across the front that are being sold.

Although the page and the hashtag sharply divide teens and young adults, many feminists have “hijacked” the hashtag, using it to point out how ridiculous they feel the antifeminists are.

_RYAN DENSON

BACK TO THE START

Wyatt Bush discusses the origin of the hashtag.

The hashtag is the trademark characteristic of the popular social media website Twitter. Used as a tool with trending topics, users may hashtag sayings or even one word to add emphasis on a tweet, or even to participate in a trending topic or joke.

The hashtag has traditionally been a pound sign, used when making phone calls, telephone transactions, or even as a shortcut to the word 'number.’ The first use of the term "hash tag" was a blog post written by Stowe Boyd, titled "Hash Tags = Twitter Groupings," according to Ben Zimmer, chair of the American Dialect Society's New Words Committee.

On July 2, 2009, Twitter began turning hashtags into hyperlinks in Twitter search results that contained the hash tagged word. This further pushed the idea of trending topics, introduced by Twitter in 2010. Trending topics are used to show hashtags that are popular.

Hashtags have since made their way to other social media sites such as Facebook and Instagram, performing

almost the exact same function as they would on Twitter.

One of the most unique qualities of hashtags are that they are spontaneous trends, and it is almost impossible to predict which trend is next. Often times, in the twitter accounts of young users, hashtags will be part of a joke. For example, when Chicago Bulls player Derrick Rose re injured his knee, the hashtag '#ThingsStrongerThanDerrickRoseKnee' was born. Viewed as juvenile and rude, these kinds of hashtags are an outlet for Twitter users to express whatever form of humor they possess.

"I love using hashtags. I've seen so many gems and laughed so hard at some of the jokes," Trey Nicholson, a senior, said. "One of my favorite hashtags was on Thanksgiving. People were using #MentionFollowersYoureThankfulFor and it was a lot of love all over the TL (timeline)," Jesse Davis, a senior, said.

Hashtags have become a huge part of our internet culture and look like they are to stay and adapt for many years.

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Get Physical

LIFE

ERIKA SODERSTROM explores the health benefits of daily exercise.

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HE holiday season is over.

The delicious holiday food is gone, and for many the New Year’s resolutions have come and gone as well. According to Frobes magazine, the second most popular New Year’s resolution is to maintain health through diet and exercise. However, being physically active everyday can be easier said than done.

It takes 21 days to make a habit, which means for everyone that hopes to become more in shape, day 21 will be the day it is no longer inconvenient and painful to exercise. Although many want to get past that 21 day and become more in shape or lose weight, there are many other benefits to exercise.

“I think that I can do more and I am helping my body to be healthier,” Matthias McIver, a track and field athlete, said.

One of the major benefits of exercise is an overall healthier body but according to research done at the Cooper Clinic in Dallas, at least 30 minutes of cardio exercise Donnell McClendon, a three to five days personal trainer at Pinnacle a week will add as Fitness, said. much as six years to ones life. In addition to a longer life, exercising for only thirty minutes a day also offers a healthier life which includes, healthier muscles including the heart, more energy throughout the day, better sleep and a reduced chance of catching common viruses.

“The benefit of exercise is knowing that you’re giving yourself a healthy start or finish to a day that is usually driven by stress,” Donnell Mcclendon, a personal trainer at Pinnacle Fitness, said.

Allison Zavesky started exercising towards the end of December as part of a New Year’s resolution. “I also wanted to have more energy and sleep better,” Zavesky said. Immediately after exercising Zavesky felt “tired and gross, but eventually I start feeling better about myself,” Zavesky said. Zavesky stated that since she started exercising daily, she has noticed she sleeps better and feels like she can do more throughout the day.

If there is still some difficulty staying on track, here are some simple tips and tricks to keep going. Start working out Monday or as early as possible, this will set the day and the week off on the right foot. Find a workout buddy, this does not necessarily have to be someone to work out with rather someone that can simply call and make sure no workouts were skipped. Do not take more than one day off as long breaks will make it difficult to start working out again. If assistance is needed in order to increase health, weight loss or endurance, consult a trainer or a personal trainer.

Lastly, try investing some money into a tip jar, after one day of exercise is complete place some money in the tip jar.

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Food to Fuel

SIERRA GALINDO researches what food is good for working out.

CULTIVATING MUSCLE MASS

When trying to gain muscle mass, eat foods rich in cholesterol and omega vitamins.

According to Men's Fitness, the cholesterol found in egg yolks make them a serious muscle building food.

WEIGHT TRAINING

Before any training, it is important to eat carbohydrates says Bodybuilder.com. Carbs are the body's preferred fuel source, eating foods like oats or sweet potatoes are best.

RUNNING

According to Fitness Magazine, it is good to eat some yogurt and trail mix before running.

The yogurt is easy on the stomach and the nuts in the trail mix give your body a little burst of energy.

WORKING IT OUT

LINDSEY MURPHY provides a guide to what workout machines are best to accomplish your fitness goals.

Gyms are filled with a variety of workout machines to choose from. These machines all have different uses and are made for multiple types of workouts, and to work on varying muscle groups.

If one is looking for a cardio workout, they should try the treadmill, elliptical, or a stationary bike.

Someone who wants to work on their arm, back or chest muscles, they should use a lat pulldown machine, the cable and pulley machines, or barbells and dumbbells.

People who want to work on their leg strength should use a leg adduction/abduction machine, a leg press machine, or a leg extension or leg curl machine.

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Keeping up with the Creek CAMRYN MAYER takes a friend on a journey throughout Cave Creek for a day.

She makes a stop at all of the Creek’s popular attractions.

The town of Cave Creek has become a place of tourism and adventure in recent years.

While everything located in this town is unique and it all together adds to make up the town, there are some specifically highlighted places that must be visited.

To start off the day Janey’s is the place for breakfast, coffee, and music. Every weekend morning and night there are multiple performances for acoustic bands.

“It is the perfect place to just chill and hang out with people,” Amanda Aronson, a junior, said. After filling up on a iced latte and bagel breakfast sandwich, take a short drive to School House Road and turndown the direction leading to the mountain. There will be parking spots on either side of the road. The beginning of the hike is a short walk up the paved road and to the right. This hike is not difficult but for an inexperienced hiker, make sure to have plenty of water and good shoes because the ground is rocky and unstable in some places.

The top of the mountain is worth the hike.

“The hike is kind of a butt kicker but the view is awesome because e you can see all of Cave Creek,” Holly Benscoter, a sophomore, said.

In the time it takes to get back down the mountain it will be lunch time and just down the street is Big Earl’s a Cave Creek original.

Big Earl’s offers burgers and fries with milkshakes.

Cave Creek is also full of areas to explore.

There are many shops that have souvenir items that range from scorpions in lollypops to simple tee shirts. There are also many Native American shops that have hand made dream catchers and necklaces. After all the exploring another cup of coffee or tea will be needed and Local Johny’s will satisfy. It is a newer coffee shop for Cave Creek but it doubles as a bike shop giving it the “Cave Creek” feel.

El Encanto is the place for authentic mexican classics. It has indoor and outdoor seating but the outdoor seating is the way to go. There is a medium sized pond that has ducks and turtles in it creating an unexpected atmosphere for a Mexican restaurant. Their Pollo Fundido is a popular meal which is “fresh roasted chicken breast, blended with spices, onions and peppers, rolled in a crispy hot flour tortilla and covered with our famous jalapeno cream cheese sauce and cheddar cheese,” said by El Encanto’s menu.

To end the day simply and creamy go to Dairy Queen for a concrete mixer or Dilly bar. Dairy Queen was the first, and aside from Oregano’s, is the only chain restaurant in Cave Creek.

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of the main hikes in the town of Cave Creek is Black Mountain. To get to this mountain, one must take a right on Schoolhouse road, and drive down for about a minute to find the parking. Including the walk from parking to the official trailhead, this is about a two and a half mile hike.

“I like that it’s close to where I live, and that it’s a really pretty hike” Abbey Roberts, a senior, said.

Black Mountain offers a moderately challenging hike.

The trail gets pretty steep on the way up, and the ter-

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rain is sometimes very rocky.

Because of the rocky terrain, the trail is sometimes hard to follow. To stay on the trail, one must look for the orange spray painted marks on some of the rocks. Once one reaches the top of Black Mountain, they are given panoramic views of the town of Scottsdale and Cave Creek below. If one looks hard enough, they can even spot the blue roof of the school from the top of the mountain.

“I like when you get to the top, and can point out specific places in the town,” Amy Claire Abel, a junior said.

Many people hike this trail

with their dogs. It is a dog friendly trail for larger and in-shape pets. Some people also hike the mountain multiple times in a row for a harder or longer workout. Other people hike up the mountain with weighted backpacks in order to increase the intensity of this hike.

When hiking Black Mountain, there are some things that should be brought. It is important to bring a lot of water on a hike, and also requires good tennis shoes, due to the rockiness of the mountain.

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FOODIE appearance demonstrates is high cleanliness.

The interior of the shop was much larger than the previous and is filled with several tables and chairs. This set up allowed customers plenty of room to eat their yogurt.

A fact to consider is that the wifi at the facility is open to the public and easily available without a password.

Dining at Yogurt and Grayhawk was both tasty and relaxing. It is the kind of place to go back and bring friends along. This shop deserves a minimum of four out of five stars.

ROM flavors to toppings, these

shops have made their way to the top pick for frozen yogurt.

Menchies, Mojo’s, and Yogurt at Grayhawk all sell the same kind of dessert, but differ in more ways than one.

YOGURT AT CITY NORTH

Stores located at City North are pointed towards the adult crowd, however, MOJO’S continues to attract high school students.

Only offering eight flavors at a time, their main focus is quality rather than quantity.

The business sticks to the basics by only selling flavors that are known to be good. The classics are sold at Mojo’s include strawberry, cookie-dough, and cake batter.

The shop also sets out to be accommodating, having a non-dairy and a sugar-free product on hand at all times.

“I really like their strawberry flavor. It’s sweet without having that artificial taste to it,” Reagan Heslop, a senior, said.

With a color scheme of white, orange, and red, Mojo’s invites customers in with a hip and modern style to catch the attention of teens. The neon counter tops attract eyes to various toppings for the dessert, such as multi-colored jimmies, Oreo crumbles, candy-coated bites, fruit and more.

Beanie babies are also sold at the front door to excite small children in case getting yogurt did not already do the job.

The employees at Mojo’s, however were not very attentive. It took six minutes after entering the business for one worker to come out and notice a customer had walked in. The worker failed to greet the customer, issuing a monotonous “What can I get you?” instead.

✭✭✭✩✩ HOMEMADE AT GRAYHAWK YOGURT AT GRAYHAWK is a small cafe but is definitely worth keeping a lookout for. Unlike shops that only get their yogurt shipped from other manufacturers, this company has a couple of flavors that they make on their own.

Cookies and Cream and Oatmeal Cookie are two tastes that are made by Yogurt at Grayhawk.

The homemade yogurt is not to be messed with, both flavors truly live up to their titles. Oatmeal Cookie tastes like a batch of cookies out of the oven, melting in one’s mouth after every bite.

The yogurt options change every two to three weeks, and about fourteen types of yogurt are displayed in the shop at a given time. Mountain Blackberry and Coconut are two of the newest flavors available.

Cake bites, various chips, and sprinkles were set aside in self-serve tin containers. Two toppings that differed from the previous shop were mochi chews (vanilla and strawberry) and popping boba balls (strawberry, pineapple, and kiwi).

Unlike other yogurt shops, spray can frosting (chocolate and vanilla) was lined up with different syrups as well.

The customer service at Yogurt at Grayhawk was a definite improvement. Similar to Mojo’s, only one employee was working. However, small talk was made, samples were effortlessly given out, and the attendant's smile never faltered.

“The most popular flavors are usually Chocolate and Salted Caramel,” Lacey Crings, an employee, at Yogurt at Grayhawk, said.

On the other hand, the decor was not much to look at. White. white, and more white. Yogurt at Grayhawk was definitely lacking in the color department. The only positive effect the white 20

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Scottsdale Quarter is where customers go to make healthier decisions when it comes to frozen yogurt. MENCHIE’S is different because they promote the nutritional benefits of eating at their business.

Bianca Dydyk samples three great choices for fresh yogurt nearby

Yo Yo STEPHANIE HAAN self serves frozen yogurt at Menchies at Scottsdale quarter.

Menchies is known for its healthful choices.

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Menchie’s yogurt is considered a good source of calcium because it is made with whole milk.

According to the Menchie’s online site, eating at their facility can also help strengthen the immune system because of their regular use of protein and probiotics.

Customers also enjoy eating at Menchie’s because of their exotic flavor options. Their newest taste is Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate. Other unique flavors include Cheesecake and Spiced Chai. Half of the yogurt listed on the menu was fruit flavored and are made partially with real fruit.

“I like sorbet and pina colada. Pretty much any kind of fruity tasting yogurt I will like,” Tyler Moore, a senior said.

All flavors of yogurt are separated into categories; nonfat, low fat, sorbet, no sugar added, low carb, and low carb/no sugar added.

Toppings mostly consisted of sugary cereal, nuts, and broken up barks of name brand chocolate.

A problem with Menchie’s is that the building is very small. The lime green and hot pink stripes surrounding the room re-shapes the shop into a circular form. This makes shoppers feel claustrophobic instead of comfortable.

The customers were flooding in and out, but most were forced to sit outside or take their yogurt to go. This was due to the fact that only four seats were available indoors and limited tables on the patio.

Once again, only one staff member was working. Not much was said in between exchanges but it seemed as though that was simply because of the fast-paced work ethic the employees have developed. This shop earned three and a half out of five stars. ✭✭✭✩✩

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Two out of the three places mentioned had self-serve samples; Mojo’s and Menchie’s.

However, the worker at Yogurt at Grayhawk explained that their reasoning for refraining from doing so was for sanitary purposes.

Prices at all of the shops were based on a weighted scale, relating to the amount of yogurt each individual customer purchased. None of the prices were noticeably different among the three locations. Generally yogurt is priced at 50 cents per ounce.

A larger selection of fruit topping was found at Yogurt at Grayhawk as well.

Overall, the best choice for frozen yogurt is Yogurt at Grayhawk.

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ECENTLY, there have been some new, exciting, and

mouth-watering food places opening up around the Scottsdale area. Whether on a health kick, experience a sweet tooth, or just want a sandwich, the newly opened spaces Sprouts, Paris Gourmet, and Firehouse Subs, will cater to all of your cravings.

Sprouts Farmers Market has been around Arizona for quite some time, but just recently it has opened up in a more accessible location for those who live in Cave Creek.

Just opening up on Pinnacle Peak and Scottsdale Road, Sprouts strives at helping customers live a healthy lifestyle at an affordable price. While places like Whole Foods promotes a healthy lifestyle at a high price, Sprouts tries to cater to those who may not be able to spend the money in a place like Whole Foods.

What someone could find at a place like Sprouts would be fresh fruits and vegetables, wholesome grains, nuts, and sweets, a fullservice deli, meat and seafood counters, complete with fresh ground hamburger. Along with the standard grocery store items, Sprouts also has fresh baked goods, gourmet cheese, vitamins and supplements, and a plethora of natural and gluten-free groceries.

“I love Sprouts because it gives me the opportunity to shop for healthy food without spending a ridiculous amount of money. It kind of caters towards the younger generation in that way, because people in their twenties and younger are not going to want to spend so much money on food just because it’s ‘organic’, so I really appreciate them having reasonable prices,” Grace Beaudoin, a sophomore, said.

Paris Gourmet brings a Parisian feel to the worn out atmosphere of Desert Ridge. It is very easy to find, as it is right next to AMC Theaters and faces the Yardhouse. Even from blocks away, the aroma of fresh baked goods tantalize the senses. Taking a bite of anything from this unexpected gem of a place will have you experiencing the unforgettable charm of Paris Gourmet. They offer macaroons, pastries including canneles and madeleines, gelato, and chocolates.

“I have had macaroons from Paris before and I can honestly say I like the ones from Paris Gourmet better, and the ones from Paris are hard to beat,” Lauryn Stevens, a junior, said.

Open on Cave Creek and Olsen near the Walmart , Firehouse Subs is a sandwich shop that specializes in hot subs and submarine sandwiches. Firehouse has developed a whole new way to make subs, and they do this by steam heating their meats. They are famous for the quality of their meats and their customer service.

It is a great place to go if you want something simple yet delicious.

Sprouting up around Cave Creek

NATALIE NERI shops at the new Sprouts at Pinnacle Peak and Scottsdale. Sprouts offers healthy options at an affordable price.

~GRACE ROWETT

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GLUTEN-FREE WILL NOT SET YOU FREE UNLESS YOU HAVE CELIAC DISEASE

JOANNE AIRE-OAIHIMIRE explores the gluten-free fad and discusses if it is helpful to those without Celiac Disease.

According to National Public Radio, almost one third of all adults in America claim to be gluten free.

Since 2010, the gluten free trend has been rising approximately one and a half percent each year. However, studies show that the majority of the people avoiding gluten are actually just dieting.

“People who try a gluten free diet to stay healthy may not always be intolerant. I think that moderation is always good,” said Tandehl Collentine-McLean, health teacher.

Today, being gluten free has become more prevalent thanks to the health benefits for some people. However, the people allergic to gluten are not in the spotlight.

“It is something that has become prevalent, but I am actually allergic to gluten. It is hard to live with it,” said MacKenzie O’Hearn, a senior with Celiac Disease.

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of the population actually has Celiac Disease, as researched by the National Institutes of Health. This disease means that a person cannot have gluten without experiencing some discomfort. Symptoms of the gluten-free allergy include bloating, weight loss, stunt in growth, and many more.

“I found out that I was allergic because I started to get bumps on my arms. It turned out that I was not digesting gluten very well,” said O’Hearn.

In addition, the autoimmune disease prevents its patients from absorbing nutrients properly. The immune system attacks the small intestine and will cause digestive problems every time gluten is ingested.

“I work at Pei Wei and a lot of people come in asking if we have gluten free options. I have worked at other restaurants or been out to eat, and each time I hear someone ask,” said Alexis Llmas, senior.

From the Celiac Disease Foundation website, it states that unless a person has Celiac Disease, they are not allergic to gluten. That means, the majority of the gluten free phenomenon is in fact, just a fad.

That takes it back to the other people who are claiming to be gluten free. Gluten is commonly found in wheat, rye, and other grains, but it is also found as a filler in foods such as ketchup and salad dressing. Unless a person is actively avoiding gluten at all costs, people eat it everyday without any knowledge of what is in the food.

“It is really funny. People ask for gluten free food and then they end up getting something with gluten in it. A person who is allergic to gluten or gluten sensitive would know that most foods have gluten no matter what,” said Llmas.

Asking in a restaurant for gluten free meals is more common now, and other companies

have switched to the alternative. However, the fad dieters are typically the ones who ask since there is a 28:1 ratio of gluten-free people to Celiac Disease.

Moreover, one might argue the gluten sensitive population is not accurately justified in this claim. That is true, but the dieters have a larger statistic.

“It does help that people are asking for gluten free options. It makes it a little easier to find food options when I’m out with my friends,” said O’Hearn.

Whatever the claim may be regarding a gluten free diet, whether if it just sounds healthier to the person without knowing the truth about gluten, or to a person with Celiac Disease or sensitivity, it does help the population allergic to gluten be more accessible.

Thanks to the new fad, gluten free is more common and allows patients with sensitivity or allergies to have more options in food.

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New coaches, new attitude Track and Field welcomes a pair of new faces

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Ryan DENSON staff writer

S Cactus Shadows begins its new

year with coach Tandehl Collentine, the Track and Field program welcomes two new coaches, Mary Pat Swinford, and Coach Steven Dodd. Practice began on February 2, with Swinton aiding Collentine in distance and Dodd aiding in the high jump.

“We have a new high jump coach who I’m really excited to meet and I hope to beat my sister’s record in the 200,” Suzanna Gormley, a senior, said.

Coach Swinford, who is the school's psychologist, joined the track and field Suzanna Gormley, a senior, said. program because her many years of running experience coincided with her love of working with kids and young adults.

“I’ve been a runner since junior high, I ran in college and I’ve run for years after. I love working with kids and track and Cactus Shadows has a really good track program. You guys have a lot of talent so it’s a lot of fun,” Swinford said.

Swinford says it is her hope to help kids in the distance program reach their goals of making specific times and breaking their own personal

“We have a new high jump coach who I’m really excited to meet and I hope to beat my sister’s record in the 200,”

records and school records.

“Some kids want to go to state so I want to do whatever I can to help the kids achieve those specific goals. And other kids have different goals so I just want to, you know, help you guys any way I can to get you to where you want to be,” Swinford continued.

Swinford, in college, was a middle distance runner who strictly ran in the indoor and outdoor 800 meter race while attending the University of South Dakota. Swinford says that she continues to run to keep her head leveled.

The new high jump coach, Steven Dodd, comes to Cactus Shadows from the Peoria Unified School District, where he has worked for over twenty years.

"Anywhere my daughter's going to be I'm going to help coach," Steven Dodd said.

After moving their daughter from Peoria to Cactus Shadows for a better program. Dodd, who teaches special education, decided to coach track. Dodd has his eyes set on the prize for his jumpers.

"I'm hoping for the girls to win state. Nothing less. There's a lot of talent and I think they can do it."

Dodd is a graduate of the University of New Mexico, where he ran the high hurdles and did the triple jump. Dodd was also the head track coach at Peoria for six years.

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Out of the park start: ball team hot to begin Lucas AIKEN staff writer

The Baseball team is swinging hard into the 2015 season. For those who have not followed the team this season, they are led by strong pitching and timely hitting. “This year is definitely a face melting one and the team is looking extra saucy,” Carter Robinson, a junior and pitcher, said.

The baseball team won their first game 6-2 against Arcadia on Feb 25,. The team is off to a strong start. “From JV to Varsity, all of the players are dedicated and I think the team will go far this year,” said PE teacher and baseball Coach Gianni.,” Gaetano Gianni, PE teacher and baseball Coach, said.

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tant match ups ahead. “We’re playing Moon Valley, who are a pretty solid team, at Moon Valley but we’re going to come out with a victory for sure..Bang! Bang!” Richard Walker, a junior, said. Coach Gianni has his eyes on one game in particular. “Our game against Apollo on April 3rd at home is going to be an interesting one,” Gianni said.

Most think that guys on high school sports teams are just a bunch of jocks bolstering their image with the idea that the upperclassmen are supreme, however Walker says otherwise. “We’re all just a bunch of nice guys playing ball, the seniors are always very supportive and encouraging to the new guys.”

The month of March is full of Baseball. For high schoolers and professionals, Spring is the season for Americas past time.

The month of March is full of Baseball. For high school players and professionals, Spring is the season for America’s past time.

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season, girls basketball was three games away from playing in the Division II state champion-

ships.

“Our main goal, of course, is to get to the state championships. We were all a little devastated when we lost the last game,” Corrine Querry, junior and three-year varsity

player, said.

Although the team was disappointed in the outcome of their last game, the season showed huge improvement in the program.

“We grew in leaps and bounds this year,” Hanna Kessel, senior and four-year varsity player, said. “We went from that team that came out on the losing end of so many tight games to being the victorious team, to having those 24 wins.”

In one year, the win-loss ratio rose from 11-16 to 23-8, according to maxpreps.com.

“We got tired of losing. We set a goal, we worked our tails off over the summer and right when the season started. We were in the gym this year more than I’ve ever been,” Kessel said. “We put in the work to get where we got to this season.

Actually, we put in the work to get farther than we got.”

This year represented a turning point for the team, and maturity was a huge part of that, according to Querry.

“We focused a lot more on the team aspects of everything. We’ve grown and we’ve matured together.

Some of us have been playing together since fourth or fifth grade,” Querry said. “We’re really starting to mature. There’s so much upside to our team, so next year we’re

really going for it.”

The end of the season tends to be bittersweet for most players.

“I’m sad that it’s over, but I’m so happy with everything it’s given me. There’s absolutely nothing that I would have rather done for four years, or that could have changed me the way that basketball has.”

Kessel said. “I will never be able to give back to basketball what basketball’s given me.”

Hall of Fame recognizes Arizona’s finest talent with new class Bianca DYDYK staff writer

During this year’s 45th Arizona Sports Hall of Fame, five new members will be added . Everyone in the Hall of Fame definitely deserves to be there,” Alex Khoury, hockey player and senior, said.

The Scottsdale Hilton Hotel will be housing the ceremony on April 8 and tickets can be purchased online at the Arizona Sports website.

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compare to anything else. I personally look at a lot of the women who are listed in it as role models. Not because I want to do what they did, but because they are remembered for their hard work,” Cheney Huls, previous softball team member and senior, said.

The Hall Of Fame’s newest members include; Charles Barkley, Luis Gonzalez, Danielle Ammaccapane, Cotton Fitzsimmons, and Joe Gilmartin.

“It’s cool that Ammaccapane is being added to the Hall Of Fame. Golf

isn’t my favorite sport, but I have friends that will be happy to hear that she has made it,” Huls said.

Danielle Ammaccapane is known for being a women’s golf champion at Arizona State University during the year 1985. She was also featured in the ASU Sports Hall of Fame in 1997.

The most well known name on the list is Charles Barkley. He played for the Phoenix Suns up until 1996. He also averaged no less than 23 points each performance.

“It’s about time that Barkley got into the Hall of Fame. He is the best,

no doubt about it,” Tom Heslop, coach of the YMCA JV boy’s basketball team, said.

Cotton Fitzsimmons was a coach for the Suns and had three different stints throughout his career. By the time he retired he had a record of 832-775.

“I think that athletes in Arizona are very talented. I would like to see some players from the Coyotes considered into the Hall of Fame eventually because I know that they are really passionate about their sport,” Khoury said.

Finally, sports writer Joe Gilmartin was added to the Arizona Sports Hall Of Fame. He has been writing for the valley for several years and has been praised for his work on two other occasions. He won the Curt Gowdy Media Award in 2014 and was also accepted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

“I think its important to not forget about the people who may not be out playing the sport, but are the ones to tell everyone about it. The fact that a writer was picked to be in the Hall of Fame is really cool,” Huls said.

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Ben Snider Tennis

Hanna Caban Softball

Suzanna Gormley Track

Sophia Beaudoin Tennis

Lauren Gohlke Tennis

Joey Anderson Tennis

Paxton Ketchum Baseball

Follow the leader: captains of spring teams speak up

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ITH the spring season in full

swing, team captains are stepping up to create the best environment and seasons for tennis, baseball, softball, and track.

The top two players of the tennis team, Sophia Beaudoin and Lauren Gohlke, are given the position as captains.

"Over the past years I feel as if I have grown a lot. It is really weird now being a senior and I'm the oldest one and when it felt like just yesterday I was a little freshman again," Lauren Gohlke, captain of the girls tennis team, said.

Gohlke and Beaudoin also play doubles together on the team. They feel they show leadership in that they have fun and drill in the importance of being a team.

"It's such an amazing experience to be able to bond with 16 other girls and support each other throughout the season. Lauren and I are really going to make team bonding a big part of this year so we can create the same environment we have felt the past four years,"

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Sophia Beaudoin, captain of tennis team, said.

As for the boys tennis team, Joey Anderson and Ben Snider serve as co-captains by being seniors and top three on the team. Their season has started off well, beating their biggest rival Notre Dame.

"It's just something Joey and I were born with to be leaders of the tennis team and we are happy that we can finally prove to our school that we aren't failures, but winners," Ben Snider, co-captain of the boys tennis team, said.

Snider and Anderson have been on the tennis team all four years and have grown up playing tennis.

Baseball also predicts a prosperous season this spring. Last year the team gave the Nest an exciting season to follow. Paxton Ketchum is the boys baseball captain and sees them going to state this year "I expect us to make a strong run for state this year and be that team everyone wants to beat," Pacton Ketchum, baseball captain, said.

Ketchum proves his leadership in that he is outspoken and energetic for every practice and game. He is a hard working player as well

as someone who cares about the team as one. a straight shot, the path is going to fluctuate, "For this year, the biggest expectation is and you'll have to adjust to what life throws to make it to playoffs. Not just because it's at you," Caban said. my senior year, but this The track team has team deserves it. We work many new players this hard and everything we do, season and the top track and we play like there's no athletes are stepping up to tomorrow," Hanna Caban, take leadership. Suzanna captain of the softball team, Gormley, who has been said. on the team all four years, The softball team is tight, has stepped up to the the girls are tough, and they plate. are ready to prove them"I've grown up with selves this season. With this team and they've Caban's faithful leadership become my family. I have they are only seeking the big expectations for a lot best out of their girls. of the upperclassmen "Not to sound cliche and because we've all worked everything but I want to say really hard to start this as I got older I became more season right," Gormley wise when it came to playsaid. ing, because when I was Gormley leads the younger I was kind of playworkouts for track and ing from point A to point B, puts in her best effort to Suzanna Gormley, the but now I realized that you make everyone feel part track team captain necessarily can't get there in of the team.

“I’ve grown up with this team and they’ve become my family. I have big expectations for a lot of the upperclassmen because we’ve all worked really hard to start this season right.”

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“I decided to break out of my shell and try performing in front of people.”

Sayge Bolli’s Spring Break Playlist Raspberry Beret by Prince The Best of My Love by Eagles Happily by One Direction Teenage Dream by Katy Perry Beast of Burden by The Rolling Stones Only One by Kanye West All You Had To Do Was Stay by Taylor Swift You Make My Dreams by Hall & Oates

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Hermit the Frog by Marina and the Diamonds Nothing Without Love by Nate Ruess Swimming Pool Blues by Miniature Tigers Sledgehammer by Fifth Harmony She’s Like The Wind by Patrick Swayze Robbers by The 1975 Love Me Like You Do by Ellie Goulding One Day Like This by Elbow Better Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes Getcha Back by The Beach Boys Right Girl by The Maine

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editor in chief, runner, horse lover, and your potential prom date.

Kicking off her senior year with the her role as editor in chief of yearbook, Toomey has grown through her new position.

"I feel like it has definitely made me more assertive, which is good for me," Toomey said.

She has been involved with Yearbook since her sophomore year, and showed signs of being a dedicated. It is a struggle sometimes for her to handle all 36 kids in Yearbook, especially when deadlines are on the line.

“It’s so hard to concentrate on yearbook pages when Nikki Toomey, the prettiest and most talented editor and chief, is sitting next to me” said Haley Wehner, a senior.

Toomey might be best known for her role as editor in chief of the yearbook, however, there is much more to Nikki Toomey. For instance, she may be recognizable from the past talent shows or Unplugged.

Toomey has a passion for music, singing, playing piano and ukulele.

"When I got to high school I decided to break out of my shell and

try performing in front of people. At first it was terrifying, but now it's like an awesome adrenaline rush getting on stage," Toomey said.

Her junior year she won first place in the talent show performing an a capella "Paparazzi" by Lady Gaga. Senior year she performed in the talent show again and received an award for best vocals.

Toomey has also been part of the cross country team all four years.

Running is a passion for Toomey.

Despite her struggle with anemia, she continues to power through to finish strong.

“I’ll get really tired all of the sudden, and I’ll start to slow down and not even realize how slow I’m going,” Toomey said.

Regardless, Toomey has won medals at multiple races. Perhaps her best run was her sophomore year when they ran at the zoo. She felt herself slowing down and growing tired, however when she finished the race it turned out at her best time.

Timon Harper, photographer, has given Toomey a few memorable opportunities for her to exercise her photography skills. In 2013, Toomey took photos of Sarah Palin and

Dinesh Desuza at their convention.

"I took the pictures of people with Sarah Palin. Timon just told me to take it away. It was really stressful because it was a lot on me to take those photos, but at the same time it was a really cool experience to do so," Toomey said.

She also had the opportunity to take photos of John Boehner at a home get together in Paradise Valley. Timon was not able to make this outing, so it was all on Toomey.

French also plays a large role in Toomey’s life. She has taken french all four years, and in order for her to still take French her senior year she opted for independent study.

“Nikki is a hard worker. Deciding to take independent study is a big move because most seniors don’t want to stay an extra period and it’s dependent on teaching yourself. She does a great job at juggling it with everything else she involves herself in,” Linda Dunbar, French teacher, said.

Before going into junior year, that summer she traveled to France. She visited Paris as well as the countryside. According to Toomey it was a place she never wanted to leave.

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south on the Loop 101 and take a right on Highway 60.

Savor the skyscrapers you see, the streetlights and the cars surrounding you. Savor now, savor the present. In an hour, you won’t be here anymore.

As you drive towards your destination, far from the metro, the years slip away. When you see the large castle sticking out of the flat desert landscape like a sore thumb, you’ve made it.

Secreted away here, like some jewel of the desert, is the Renaissance Festival. Deep in the heart of Arizona, amongst the saguaros and the heritage, lies a European transplant entirely unlike everything around it. Thirty-acres of soil foreign to both land and time.

Think of the Renaissance Festival as a convention for the medieval times, minus all of the bloodshed and death that made the times so medieval. A true

American tribute, it’s full of heart, if not entirely historically accurate.

Pirates walk side-byside with knights, wizards speak quietly to paladins, and the royal family parades down the middle of the path waving genially at the surrounding peasants.

Those who attend are encouraged to dress in full Renaissance style, a raucous party where all are included in the merriment.

The festival is a veritable medieval amusement park. The complex boasts thirteen stages, all with their own lineup of acts. There’s puppetry that will send one rolling in the aisles (the Ded Bob Sho), daring acrobatics that will leave one breathless (Barely Balanced and Dextre Tripp), raunchy comedy that will make one very uncomfortable they invited their mother along (the Tortuga Twins), unbelievable hypnotism (Franko), falconry, and a show dedicated exclusively to one man’s prowess with

whips, fittingly titled ‘The

When you see the large castle sticking out of the flat desert landscape like a sore thumb, you’ve made it.

Secreted away here, like some jewel of the desert, is the Renaissance Festival.

Firewhip Show’. All of these are free to watch with admission, and run throughout the entire day. “I loved wathcing the Barely Balenced show, where acrobats perform risky stunts together.” said Haley Wehner, a senior. If one wants to test their temper and their arm, they can par-

ticipate in the “Vegetable Justice” stand, where a man standing in a cutout of a tomato yells insults at you (and your family) until he’s quieted with a well-placed fruit. Apart from the performances the festival also boasts several locations where attendees can watch modern-day professionals practice medieval craft, such as glass-blowing and smithing. If that doesn’t suit the prospective adventurer’s fantasy, one can also watch any one of several historical reenactors live a completely accurate life in their own small village.

There’s also several jousts that occur throughout the day, each set in a large arena seating hundreds.

If watching doesn’t suit one’s fancy, the festival offers no shortage of things to do. Activities are plentiful and cheap, with favorites like knifethrowing, axe-throwing, archery, rock climbing, crossbowshooting,

dart-throwing, and the Jacob’s ladder appearing every twenty or so feet. All of the games are played with real weapons, and all are accompanied by a skillful practitioner who facilitates the flow of cash, offers witty banter, and will “show you how it’s done” if you’re not quite up to par. All are perfectly safe, and a fine way to get into the spirit of things.

Then there’s the food. Lord, the food. “Steak on a stake,” turkey legs the size of a forearm, freshly-cooked pizzas, mouth-watering bread bowls and many, many more delicacies. Stands for fresh fruit, beef jerky, pickles and other snacks dot the streets, and purveyors of fine chocolates, cheesecakes, and other sweets yell at you from their shops. All the food is cheap, all the food is filling, and all the food is fattening. It’s not uncommon to leave the festival several pounds heavier than when

one arrived. If one is willing to lighten the coin purse, there’s also the Pleasure Feast, a multi-course feast lush with dishes and alcohol, but this is only for knights and damsels 21 and older.

The Renaissance Festival also doubles as an “artisan marketplace,” meaning that some of the best craftsmen and women in the state stop by to show their wares.

Authentic and handmade weapons, pottery, needlework, jewelry, chimes, pillows, banners and wands are for sale at reasonable prices, and they’re all of a high quality.

The Renaissance Festival is a truly magical place. With something for everyone and no one excluded, it’s the perfect fit for people of all races and creeds, where one can feel loved, accepted, and a part of the magic. To many, it’s just a bunch of people lounging in costume, to others it’s a home away from home.

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Oliver! is a mighty fun production to watch. From behind the scenes to before the lights, we’ll talk about the technical aspects of the show.

To costume any show is an immense undertaking.

Think of it like building a skyscraper. One needs to create costumes, whether from scratch or through scavenging, that fit the physical specifications of each and every actor. This in itself is difficult, as, like any aspect of a production, the costume department usually falls victim to some of the tightest of budgets.

Sure, it might be cheaper to create a costume from scratch, but conversely, it consumes a great deal more time, and requires a great deal of skill. Following that, one has to make sure their costumes fit the setting of the show.

Hair and makeup follows a similar outline: to each actor their own. Each look must be individual, must be unique, contoured to the character’s unique circumstances. This, through the efforts of Sayge Bolli, Julia Horner, and Becca Bauer, has been achieved skillfully. Mr. Brownlow is made up in opulent fashion, caked with rouge and white, while the orphans are dirtied and scuffed. Nancy is beautiful, face framed in blonde ringlets, while Bumble is reddened.

The actors make the show. The ensemble is a frenetic mind of its own, cheering, screaming, and jeering from the stage. They’re a whirlwind of energy, and the group numbers gain everything for it. In the bar scenes they’re raucous and rowdy, in the orphanage scenes meek and starved. Each of their individual strengths plays towards the good of the whole.

Light-footed dancers, talented singers, and intriguing actors make up a company that astounds song after song.

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vape shops, and it’s spreading like wildfire across high schools, colleges, and continents.

“Vaping” refers to the act of vaporizing water, through either pens or boxes, with flavored water -- juice -- usually filled with nicotine.

“I’m not eighteen, but it seems like a pretty cool thing. Really high tech stuff,” said Alec Allen, a junior.

These are complicated machines, which require constant maintenance. Winding one’s own “coils” (the metal springs which heat the cotton wet with juice) is a common event for vapers. Then add in completely

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The leads are similarly impressive. Beadle Bumble is hilarious, with great comedic timing. Though he seemed to be battling sickness in the performances I attended, I thoroughly enjoyed every song he was a part of. An actor cannot be faulted for sickness, but they can be faulted for how they react, and while some would lie down, resigning to an “off night,” Bumble waged war.

Becca Bauer is similarly hilarious as Mrs. Corney, sounding downright angelic. Together, they make a comedic duo of great efficacy, leaving the audience rolling in the aisles as they battle back and forth about a woman’s place in the household.

The Artful Dodger, played by Sam Chartier, is as sly as could be expected. Quick on his feet and quick with his words, he careens across stage in a fantastic rendition of “Consider Yourself,” which happens to be one of my favorite pieces in the show. With huge expressions and reactions, it’s never hard to tell what the Dodger is thinking, and, while laughing maniacally, I doubt I was that much of a mystery either. Nancy, played by Emma Smith, stunned with an incredibly dynamic performance.

With a beautiful voice and a thrilling arc, she dominated every number that contained her, often leaving audience members speechless or teary-eyed. Fagin is shifty, and communicates his wavering morality well through “Reviewing the Situation,” one of his solos.

The character is a joy to watch, and the actor knows just how to get the audience to eat from his hand. Bill Sykes is threatening and tough, with a mean countenance, and Oliver himself is great, both sympathetic and engaging.

All this means the direction was fantastic, musically and otherwise. Cupo has outdone himself once again with a huge show that seems extremely well-managed, even though much of his cast had barely reached the double-digits. The live orchestra sounded fantastic, and it complimented the actors fantastically. The choreography was interesting and satisfying.

Oliver is a fantastic show. I advise everyone to go and see it.

~ JACOB EMNETT

JOHN TRACY shines light on the underground that is vape culture.

customizable rigs, variable wattage, and custom flavors of juices; you have a hobby fit for an avant-garde engineer.

And engineers they are, hunching over workstations in a cloudy bedroom or garage, hanging out in pulsating vape shops, which (through the smoke) have the same visibility level of an arctic blizzard.

Pro Source Vapes is an example of such a shop. Some might find it hard to call it a shop at all, rather a local hive/hang out, the embassy of vape culture.

Men with bushy beards slave over small shiny boxes, while couches carry teenagers playing PS4 and blowing their clouds into the atmosphere -- it’s a scene of undulating youth, a counterculture in every sense of the

word. Glass display cases hold pens, boxes, and other big kid toys, tools of the trade.

Behind the counter is where they make the “juice.” Lemon meringue, cheesecake, strawberry, pina colada, mint, cherry, red wine, chocolate: countless flavors and disposable to the customer’s imagination. One can choose from these flavors or more, along with choice in the nicotine potency.

The expert bearded alchemists then craft the potion in front of the consumer’s eyes.

Recently, the trend has migrated out of the shops and into the classroom.

“They’ve been showing up from time to time,” says security guard Jill Colombo “Anything that is unnatural and you smoke it may have a effect on you in years to come

and you don’t know what effect it could be on you,” she said.

The consequence for using or holding pens or boxes on campus is the same as cigarettes, automatic suspension. Even for pens holding juice with no nicotine, students will be suspended if caught.

A student spoke anonymously about using vapor pens on campus.

He has been using them consistently on campus for over a year and has never been caught.

“It’s really pretty easy. Just figure out which teachers, like, really care, you know, which ones will for sure turn you in if they see it. It’s really not hard.”

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