Logan Larkin 2016 Newspaper Portfolio

Lo g a n L a r k i n Portfolio 2016

Self Eval.

By embarking on my first semester of Newspaper at

Cactus Shadows High School, I have developed a new skills, met new friends, and experienced a number of new things; some delightful and some tiresome. Not only was it my first year in the Newspaper course, but I had also been appointed photo editor which brought another range of responsibilities I had never taken on before. As I advanced through each new issue of the newspaper, I learned about leadership and teamwork as well as the process of newspaper production.

Additionally, I faced challenges such as deadlines and following journalism ethics. However I also experienced what it is like to be dedicated towards a school newspaper, and have gained many new insights and respect for the journalistic process.

On the first day of class, I was already mixing myself amongst the students and getting to know names and faces. It did not take long to become fluent in they way everyone liked to be treated, and I believe I adjusted well and was able to respect and work without any personal conflicts. Although, when it came down to the deadline and everyone became more tense, I may not have always pushed members of the newspaper to ensure their photos would get in

on time. In hindsight, I would make sure to encourage the other members to meet their deadlines with promptness without worrying about the personal relationships I had developed with them. Another concept that I had been unfamiliar with, was having a hierarchy of workload and responsibility in a class and having to ask, and sometimes order other students to get their work in on time. Taking a role of leadership with the designated position of telling people what to do was unfamiliar to me, as for other leadership roles I had previously had always been more unconditional.

As a leader, I always do my best to treat everyone equally and hold the same respect for each member of the staff. However, when deadlines near and patience grows thin, there is always some detest to be held for the staff member who has procrastinated or put off all their assignments. When this neglect is shown by a staff member, I often lose the amount of respect I once held for this person. This can unfortunately cause shaky personal relationships. However, I believe it is important to hold people to their commitments and if they chose to forget their responsibilities I cannot help but show intolerance, because if I do not have all the photos I need, it makes me look as if I did a poor job leading. In many cases, I could become

a more demanding and stern leader, without having the staff dislike doing their job. Yet, I prefer to be able to approach staff members and have a strong friendship, thereby encouraging them to get their photos in on time. Understanding the psychological way the newspaper works as a systemic operation can, enables me to lead free of judgement. This type of leadership is something I have grown comfortable with, and I will not be afraid to take leadership roles in my future when it comes to organizing, and operating a group of people successfully.

During my semester as photo editor, I learned many things about the production of the newspaper and had a lot of hands on involvement. Being part of a small staff meant that I worked alongside with the staff to interview and research topics in order to create succinct and useful articles that were published in the newspaper. There were also many times I would go on assignments to photograph a number of events and document moments that would be discussed in the articles in the monthly issue of the newspaper. Working with other editors in class and on a monthly production day, it was our job to gather all the articles and photos and develop the pages for the newspaper. As photo editor I designed and edited the photo essay, which was featured on the back page of every issue of the newspaper. When it came time to physically print and deliver the paper, I went on my own a few times to the printing company to pick up the paper. Usually the following morning I would bring the paper to school and with the other staff members we delivered the paper to the student body and administration.

More times than less, deadlines are the most stressful part of being part of the newspaper. Being well prepared and making sure all of the articles and photos for the paper are in on time aid in reducing the amount of frenetic actions taken during production week. In the future, I would advise myself to be on top of the staff members who are typical of slacking off until the last minute, as well as following up with all the staff members consistently.

Since I was introduced to journalism, and the methods of writing and photographing I have learned that there is an entire set of rules that I have never had apply to any other type of writing or

photographing. These ethics are strict and not forgiving. Although I only wrote a few articles for the newspaper this semester, I still faced a huge learning curve when it came to being objective and telling the truth. I have never had trouble with plagiarizing but in previous writing assignments I have often injected my own dramatic opinions and often used literary elements to make stories larger than life. Telling a story like it is takes a honorable rigour that, for many, is hard to stand by. I enjoyed the challenge of writing objective and truthful works and I now understand the importance they have to the reader. Without news stories that are honest, there would be no trust in journalists.

This semester, I truly believed I pulled my own weight and more. I often took photo assignments given to staff members that were never completed. Also, for a few issues of the paper I took the photos for the photo essay on my own. Making sure to show up to each production day on time, I assisted others in completing their assignments as well as my own so that the newspaper would be completed on time. After the review of the newspaper, I went three times to go and receive the newspaper from the printing company so that it could be delivered on time. Without my participation the newspaper would have been missing a lot of photos, and may have even been missing on delivery day.

In summation I faced a number of new responsibilities that I had never been introduced to before.

I had to rely on a staff and have others rely on me as well to complete the newspaper. I had to problem solve situations where a staff member did not have their photos done, and make decisions that would not compromise the newspaper. One of the most difficult things I faced, was ensuring that the newspaper could remain high on my priorities along with my other classes at school, work, clubs, and college applications. Although now the semester is over, and I have navigated myself through it, and each issue of the newspaper efficiently and without any errors. I was capable of doing this by planning ahead and getting my work done on time, and in some cases ahead of time, that way I could address problems as they arose.

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Photo Essay

JUNIOR SHANNON CHUMELY practices pre-game with the Varsity Pom

team. 4 MIA GILLING

VARSITY FOOTBALL runs out from the locker rooms to set the game in motion. 4 MIA GILLING SENIORS cheer on the football team.4 LOGAN LARKIN

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM, is

sung by seniors Juia Horner and Katie Pusatari.

4MIA GILLING

STUDENTS OF THE NEST throw streamers after the “I believe chant” in support of the football team. 4LOGAN LARKIN

‘I believe That We Will Win!’

CHEERING ON THE TEAM seniors, Daniel Witkop, RJ Sirota and Jordan Behm, hold their hands up to inspire luck before the kick off.

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4MIA GILLING THE CACTUS SHADOWS PRESS

“it was a type of page I had never designed before�

After completing all four issues of the newspaper for the first semester, I have had time to reflect and look back upon the photos I took, and the pages I designed. Of all four pages that I created for the newspaper I would like to acknowledge the first spread I designed as my favorite. Although each spread has characteristics that I can find admirable, I would say that the September issues photo essay was the strongest and most well rounded photo essay. Find a subject that the student body will respond to with enthusiasm, as well as being able to photograph it well is a challenge that the photo essay always takes on.

There are many components that go into a photo essay that are beyond a typical spread of the newspaper. Due to the minimal amount of text provided on the page, the photos have to tell the story. First, there needs to be a topic that is chosen to cover. Next, a selection of photographers, sometimes a sole photographer, will be assigned to the event that is to be documented. Then the photo editor must chose the photos from the event that provide a story and energy that is compelling to the viewer.

Finally that, the photo editor, must find a way to design the page so it is visually appealing.

Without all these components the photo essay can not be created.

On the night of the first Varsity football game, a few photographers, joined me to cover

the game. Our emphasis was on the spirit of the student body and the players on the field.

The amount of photographers we had, definitely contributed to the quality of the story telling.

Since the first issue of the newspaper, I have been the only photographer to cover an entire event. The events chosen for the photo essay are often large and have a lot of moving components that are near impossible to cover with just one photographer. Another contributing factor was that the members of the newspaper had not become lackadaisical in their efforts to fulfill the assignments with their best efforts.

When it came down to the design of the spread, I was faced with finding an original layout and it was a type of page I had never designed before. This new challenge and excess of good photos allowed me to have a lot to work with and make the best design of all the issues.

Although it had been my first photo essay, the actual designing was not too difficult once I had an image of what I wanted the page to look like in my head due to my prior experiences with indesign and my constant exposure to other adobe programs.

Overall, the layout was well thought and original and the message of the story is bold(literally). The spread was not only enjoyable to create, but the entire process was fun and well worth the effort.

Contri bution As photo editor I have played many roles that are necessary to the each publication of the newspaper.

The most important contribution that I have made has been being an active participant who is reliable and ensures that all my work and others make it into the newspaper on time. Since I was appointed photo editor, I have made it my responsibility to be accountable for all the work I sign up for and to be on time.

From the beginning of the semester I have been uploading and taking photos, designing the photo essay, and making sure each staff member has their photos in on time. My main contribution that is visually validated is the photo essay that is on the back page of every issue of the newspaper.

One of my proudest achievements is that I have had the cover photo for three of the four issues this semester. I believe that everyone can rely on my to get my work done on time, and have it be of high quality.

My participation in the newspaper has not only benefited myself, and my own responsibilities in the class, but also on the behalf of other staff members who have been unable to complete their assignments; whether it was their procrastination or

an emergency that prevented the assignment from being ready on the deadline. I have also been able to drive and pick up the newspaper several times in order for it to be delivered the next day.

Dedicating myself to the photo editor position, I have made it my job of making sure that all photos are in on time, and that we have an abundance of photos for each section of the newspaper. This task has not been easy, as it is difficult to manage a group of students who have other priorities and commitments outside of the newspaper class, which is annoyingly understandable. Gathering all the photos from each student is tiresome because of the persistence I must have in order to get each member of the staff to make sure they deliver their photos to me on time in order for them to be uploaded. Through experience and a few bumps, I have learned that taking action and having a high demand from staff members is the only way to make sure photos get in on time for me to upload and edit.

Without my contribution to the newspaper, there would have been a lot of holes in the spreads, and other editors would have a difficult time finding and deciding which photos to use.

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09/16

NEWS

By KATELYN REINHART g features editor

CONSTRUCTION COMING TO A CLOSE

Machines whir and fluorescent orange hardhats gleam as construction workers break ground at Cactus Shadows. With a new parking lot, softball field, tennis court, and field house currently in deep stages of construction, workers are on the job for hours on end. After a four-year process, the construction has finally taken off and students can expect to utilize all of these new changes by spring of this year.

So far, there have only been estimates of when construction will be done, but the completion of the field house for the football field is set in November. Many plans are set in stone for the football field this year. New bleachers and a storage room will also come by the end of this year, but these changes will likely occur after the end of the football season.

All of the construction is set to be completed at springtime, so all of the spring sports will be able to utilize all of the new renovations this year. This is a perk for sports like tennis, who are receiving new courts. However, the football teams will miss out on these changes.

At the moment, there is one structure that will set the pace rest of the construction.

“The field house really drives the rest of the production, it’s a key note of the construction” said Steven Beebee, the Cactus Shadows principal.

With dozens of workers scaling walls and

working away, the field house is the hub for construction.

While most students have expressed support for these new renovations, the student body still has some questions about the changes.

“I feel like a lot of the money spent on the football field could have gone to other things.

There isn’t really a need for a lot of the things they’re working on, and schools tend to spend a lot of money on sports programs,” said Cristofer Bonilla, a junior.

Similar to the field house, the softball field is also estimated to be completed in November.

What used to be the softball field is now being turned into the West parking lot, and all students who are parked at the Fine Arts Center and District Office will be moved to the new lot when it is completed. Due to this, students will no longer park at those locations in future years.

These parking changes have been a cause for excitement in students, with many being temporarily placed somewhere else until the new parking lot is open.

“It’s a five-minute walk to get from the Fine Arts Center to campus, and it will be a lot more convenient when we can park closer to the actual school,” said Sydney Scudder, a junior.

With all of these projects in motion, school campus will have a new look and many students eagerly await the changes.

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the NEWSPAPER of Cactus shadows high school in Cave Creek, Arizona

Minimum wage protests and ballot issues have caused many to ask

WHAT’S MY WORK WORTH?

4 KATELYN REINHART

FALCONS FLY HOME TO THE NEST, FOR THE BEGINNING OF THE FALL SEASON

By EMMA RUSELLO g staff writer

This year's new Nest leaders have been chosen, and have big plans to hype up the student section at the upcoming athletic events.

Seniors Aaron Cohn and Chloe Warrington were picked by the student body to become the head of the Nest. Having Nest leaders and a student section is a somewhat new tradition.

“Three years ago, I was at a game and noticed there were certain kids who were standing at the front, who were starting to lead cheers and people were following them, and I thought maybe we should have nest leaders,” said Cameron Bender, student council advisor.

NEST LEADERS

A Nest leader is the person in charge of starting all of the chants at the athletic events, and getting the student section to cheer on the team.

“Student nest leaders are the people who are going to stand

up in front of the crowd outside of their own comfort zone sometimes and stand up and lead a cheer that people will follow,” Bender said.

“It is really exciting for me to be considered a leader of the best student section in the state, and I am really glad to have such an awesome person as Chloe by my side,” said Cohn.

Bender explained that she has confidence in Cohn and Warrington, and feels that they will be successful in this leadership role.

WARRINGTON EXPLAINS

“I want to bring lots of energy to the game, and I want to include the freshman,” Warrington said.

A Nest leader should have certain qualities according to Bender.

“The past Nest leaders were kind, were nice to everybody, they embraced underclassman, they made them feel really welcome. Kindness is something that really stood out to me, and obviously school spirit,” said

Bender.

Cohn believes that he has these qualities as well, including some others that will help him lead the student section.

“I’m a very outgoing and loud person, and I want everyone to enjoy the game not just a select group,” said Cohn.

THE POSSIBLE MINIMUM WAGE

his November, Arizona voters will choose whether or not the standard minimum wage will be increased to $12 by 2020.

“I believe that the increase would benefit the economy because, with a greater supply of money, people would be willing to spend more money and save less since they have a higher income,” said Cailan Cordwell, a senior.

The Minimum Wage and Paid Time Off Initiative, listed as Proposition 206, will be on the ballot on November 8.

If passed, the minimum wage in Arizona will raise from $8.05 to $12.

DIFFERENT STYLES

Students who went to Cactus Shadows last year, know the previous nest leaders and their cheers. This year's leaders will have different styles, but Bender and Cohn seem to think that they can fill those shoes.

“I do believe we will be able to live up to Ashley and Ben, because we will come with the same kind of energy and try and go above and beyond what nest leaders have done before,” said Cohn.

Both Nest leaders will be found at all of the football games in the very front leading the Falcons. Some of this year's chants include “I Believe” and “The Rollercoaster.”

$10 IN 2017

The last time that the minimum wage increased was back in 2009, when it went up to $7.25 from $6.55.

A sudden increase of two dollars could impact small businesses more than large corporations. To help small businesses adjust to the increase, the proposition proposes that the minimum wage first increase to $10 by 2017, and than to $12 by 2020.

“For some families, minimum wage is their only income and in today’s economy it’s financially impossible to provide the basic needs for one person on minimum wage let

NEST LEADERS, Chloe Warrington and Aaron Cohn lead the school in chants done at footballs games, at the big blue pep rally. Student council held two pep rallies on Friday, September 2. 4 LOGAN LARKIN

4 ■ SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

AJJ, a folk-punk band from Phoenix, Arizona, just released their highly anticipated eighth studio album, The Bible 2, on August 19. To build up the hype around it, they held two shows at Rebel Lounge and an acoustic preview at a Zia Records in Mesa two days prior to the date.

AJJ formed in 2004 under their previous name Andrew Jackson Jihad, formed by singer/guitarist Sean Bonnette, bassist Ben Gallaty and drummer Justin James White.

Since then, White has left, and members Preston Bryant and Mark Glick have been added.

The CD as a whole sounded incredible, each track’s placement was so well done it felt like I had just read Bonnette’s memoir.

Up first, was “Cody’s Theme”, an upbeat song about a young boy constantly in trouble with parents and teachers. The track was short and sweet, only lasting two minutes, and was paired with humorous lyrics and a catchy hook. Well done, AJJ. Unfortunately, the next few songs didn’t work so well. One of AJJ’s best qualities,

at least in this album, is that they can add a lot of layers without it being a chaotic mess. However, “Golden Eagle” and “Junkie Church” were exceptions.

“Golden Eagle” wasn’t that bad starting out, but as the song progressed, it got worse and worse. Even though it was only two minutes long, I found it hard to sit this one through.

The same went for “Junkie Church”, except I found it even more dreadful than the first.

It didn’t help that these songs were back to back.

“The CD as a whole sounded incredible, each track’s placement was so well done it felt like I had just read Bonnette’s memoir.”

After several upbeat tracks, I encountered my favorite song on the CD. “No More Shame, No More Fear, No More Dread”, was the full title, and lucky for me, it was one of the longer songs on the album, approximately four minutes. It was a really soft, emotional song, almost entirely done on piano.

AJJ is known for their usually funny, overthe-top, ironic lyrics, but this song strayed from the norm. There were no silly lyrics, no crazy layers, no strange structure, just a slowed down song perfectly placed in the

New to the faculty this year...

Has been teaching for 25 years. She is teaching English.

She is surprised about how great the students behavior here. Fun Fact: “I love teaching the 9th grade.”

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AZCentral, “A Maricopa County Superior Court judge dismissed Friday a lawsuit challenging thousands of petitions gathered supporting the citizen ballot initiative to increase Arizona’s minimum wage.”

150,642 SUPPORTERS

For the proposition to be placed on the ballot, 150,642 signatures were needed by July 7. 275,000 signatures were submitted that day, which is 120,000 more than needed.

The Arizona Restaurant Association filed a lawsuit on July 15 on the grounds that they questioned the legitimacy of the qualifications of those getting signatures.

Jared Bernstein, Economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, said, “An increase is not a luxury or ‘beer money’ anymore. There are too many people who depend on a low wage job to meet their family budget that this increase is needed, not wanted.”

THE ARA FIGHTS BACK

In a later attempt, the ARA appealed to the Arizona Supreme Court, trying to overrule and remove the proposition from the ballet. That attempt had also failed to remove the proposition from the ballot.

“I think that people might oppose [Proposition 206] see Minimum Wage on page 2

LOCAL BAND AJJ ALBUM WORTH THE WAIT

By SARA WINDOM g style editor

CUNNANE 4 LOGAN LARKIN

alone a whole family,” said Demi Alexander, a senior.

According to a poll

by Arizona Republic taken from August 17-31, 2016, voters favor the minimum wage increase 2-to-1.

“When it comes to economics, many times good intenAllison Zilka tions are met with unintended consequences. A minimum wage hike is a noble idea, but it also has the potential to have many negative outcomes if the legislation isn’t carefully constructed,” said Allison Zilka, economics teacher.

“An almost $4 an hour rate increase over the next three years is a big jump, that is a 50 percent increase from what it is right now. A minimum wage hike is great for people who keep jobs, however, in many instances, unemployment increases.”

According to Macaela J. Bennett and Alia Beard Rau of

increase could affect workers at Firehouse Subs for the better or worse. 4LOGAN LARKIN

THE CACTUS SHADOWS PRESS

SPOTLIGHT

Department of the Interior Federal Government for 10 years. Been teaching since 2002. Fun Fact: “I used to have an Afro!”

“When it comes to economics, many times good intentions are met with unintended consequences.

A minimum wage hike is a noble idea, but it also has the potential to have many negative outcomes if the legislation isn’t carefully constructed.”

By ALEX LAGGREN g editor in chief

COX

Has been teaching for 6 years. Teaches Math. He is surprised at how helpful everyone is. Fun Fact: “I rode my bike from the Grand Canyon to Mexico.”

DICK

Has only been teaching for 3 years. Teaches bans, choir, guitar, and Jazz band.

Surprised about school pride and spirit. Fun Fact: Moved form New York 2 years ago.

BRADY

middle.

Something I really enjoyed throughout the

“The CD as a whole sounded incredible, each track’s placement was so well done it felt like I had just read Bonnette’s memoir.”

Sara Windom

entire record, was the songs were grainy and gritty, in a really cool way. I felt like I was listening to a local’s demo, like nobody knew who AJJ was, it felt like a secret only told to me. It sounded like real people just trying to make music rather than over produced garbage.

The last three songs of the short, 30 minute CD were all very different from each other.

“Terrifyer” was eerie and intriguing, it’s hard to go wrong with a good riff paired with ominous lyrics.

Taught at Desert Mountain High School for 2 years.

Teaches AP Government and Government. He is happy with the great community of the school. Fun Fact: “I am a Tucson native.”

Taught

World History and English at Horseshoe Trails for ten years. Dean of Students this year. Surprised at the warm welcome from the students. Fun Fact: “My last name means beautiful hair.”

PETTINATO

CARPENTER

By SEAN GANNON § staff writer

“Small Red Boy,” and “When I’m a Dead Boy” were the last two. One was the worst song, the other one of the best.

“Small Red Boy” didn’t seem to have anything going right in it. The music was strange and hard to follow, it felt completely unorganized. And, with lyrics like, “His tongue became a staircase, his uvula the knocker,” I felt uncomfortable the entire time. This five minute long song was a nightmare, and I almost turned it off altogether.

“When I’m a Dead Boy,” however, was able to restore my love for AJJ. It was the perfect closer. The minute long song had me begging for more, and was a great way to end the album. I give the album 4 out of 5 stars.

While some of the songs were too strange and creepy for me, that’s just how AJJ is, and that’s a part of why I love them. “No More Shame,” “Cody’s Theme,” and several other songs were in my head weeks after, and it is clear, AJJ has succeeded once again.

The Bible 2, is available for purchase on all platforms and for streaming on Spotify, or if you’re super impatient and need your hands on a copy right now, most Zia Record stores have them in stock.

Been teaching for 6 years.

Teaches Geometry and he is a Special Education/ Resource Teacher. He was surprised by the school spirit and how helpful everyone is.

Fun Fact: “ I have a good sized shoe collection.”

CENCER

Has been teaching for 3 years.

Teaches Math at the school.

He is surprised about how big the campus is.

NAQVI

Used to work at Fortune 500 Company. This is his first year as a classroom teacher.

Fun Fact: “I played professional beach volleyball.”

DERAFFAELE

THE CACTUS SHADOWS PRESS

SPOTLIGHT

Suicide Squad : too much hype The much anticipated comic book movie Suicide Squad may have reeled in over $400 million in the box office, but it was actually severely disappointing.

This started out as a fantastic idea and who better to direct DC’s masterpiece than David Ayer, who also directed Fury and End of Watch.

Margot Robbie did an outstanding job of playing the maniac that is Harley Quinn.

Will Smith and Jared Leto both played their characters very well, but the one weak link was Cara Delevingne. Delevingne is not an actress, she is a model, so she should never have been cast for the role of Enchantress.

Unfortunately, Ayer’s newest film ended up letting audiences down everywhere.

While there was so much potential for this film to be great, Ayer ruined it with several flaws.

The idea behind creating the Suicide Squad was to assemble a group of the worst villains in the DC Comics universe and take on an even worse villain. These villains are prisoners serving several life sentences so they will do anything in their power to shorten their time spent in jail.

Has been teaching Chinese for 2 years.

She was surprised about the students.

WANG

Has been teaching for 7 years. Teaches French at the school. Fun Fact: “I lived in France for 2 years.”

HENDERSON

THE CACTUS SHADOWS PRESS

September 16

Full Moon Hike to the Old Clay Mine

Ayer focused on making this movie as action-packed as possible and seemingly forgot about the storytelling aspect of his film. There were too many things happening at one time making it extremely difficult to focus on one specific event at a time.

Character development was basically nonexistent to the point that audiences felt that the characters had not changed at all throughout the course of the movie and knew almost nothing about certain characters.

While the film was well acted and well produced, it lacked one, solid, easy-to-follow plot. There were too many subplots that just felt a bit unnecessary to the main theme.

Another issue was the extremely repetitive setting. The movie takes place in a gargantuan city, but it felt very confined as if they had only filmed it on one set.

Action scenes, the abuse of slow motion, and the diverse sound track saved the movie from entirely crashing and burning. There were plenty of moments where action wasn’t necessary, but what is a good superhero movie without a fight scene or ten?

Has been teaching Math for 17 years.

She was surprised that she didn’t have a smartboard. Fun Fact:”I have two kids, they’re nuts.”

ROBERSON

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

Has been teaching for 20 years.

Teaches Health/ Fam at the school.

Fun Fact: “I love The Walking Dead.”

LARKIN

This event will take place at 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. This guided hike will take its participants through the trails of Cave Creek and up to the old Clay mine to experience some of the old west part of this town. It is important that each hiker bring a bottle of water, a flashlight, and a camera.

September 24

Slide the City

This event travels around the United States to give people a chance to slide a 1000 feet long water slide that stretches across their city. This event will have many different choices of food and music that is suited for all ages. This event will be coming to Fountain View on September 24 and to be able to ride the slide, each participant must bring an inflatable tube

September 16-25

Fall Arizona Restaurant Week

For the food lovers of Phoenix, this event will have all kinds of different food for those with different cravings. There will be over 200 restaurants attending and a few restaurants that will be making an appearance are Arrowhead Grill, High Tide Seafood, and Rusconi’s American Kitchen.

The price for a three course meal is around $33 a person or $44 a person.

September 23-25

Slide Across America

This is the world’s biggest inflatable water park with over 40 different inflatable water for everyone to enjoy. This is a great way to enjoy summer for one last time. Not only does this event consist of water slide, but it also has different kinds of food and music to fit anyone’s preference.

Slide Across America is located at the Salt River Frields and goes in the mornings of Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and evening sessions on Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m.

September 24

Fiesta Peoria

Experience the incredible history and heritage of the Hispanic lifestyle of Latin American and Mexico. This function is going to be hosting plenty of live music and food coming from the Hispanic heritage. There will be different vendors, arts and crafts, and carnival rides for the kids.

This event will be held at the Peoria Sports Complex at 2 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.

Has been teaching for 21 years. She teaches Science. Was surprised at how polite the students are. Fun Fact: I was a Forensic Scientist.”

ANDERSON

Has been teaching for 30 years.

He teaches English.

Fun Fact: “I raise and show Arabian horses.”

SAVIDGE

He teaches Economics.

Fun Fact: “I went to Robert Kennedy’s daughter’s wedding.”

WALKER

Taught for 5 years.

Teaches English 9/10.

Fun Fact: “I love college football!

DUBOSE

He has been teaching for 5 years. He teaches Business, Yearbook, and coaches football.

Fun Fact: “I love Pugs!”

THOMPSON

Been teaching for 19 years.

Teaches P.E. Fun Fact: “I run marathons without training for them.”

KAIRIE

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ArizonA’s Got TalenT

SPOTLIGHT

“The FirsT occasion” is one of senior Logan Larkin’s favorite paintings that he has created. His work has been displayed at Pita Jungles around the 4Logan Larkin valley. Larkin hopes to study art on the East Coast next year.

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By Lauren Haggar g news editior

ristles on the paint brush whir across the newly stretched canvas as artist Logan Larkin, senior, adds splashes of acrylic color and design to a blank canvas. Larkin has been pursuing the love of art ever since he was young.

“I started taking it seriously around eighth grade, when I really started trying to find purpose in my art,” said Larkin.

“I like the piece Larkin credits his art teachers Dara because it is kind Parsons, Luwin Lazo and Deborah Wales, of boundary-less, for giving him a springboard for his learning. Presently, Larkin pulls inspiration and there is a lot of from artists such as Takashi Murakami undeveloped structure and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Basquiat is well in it. In addition, it known for his pieces focused on counter culture, and Murakami primarily concenwas the largest piece trates on ‘superflat’ style. These influences I have done yet. It is help him to find new styles of art.

“Murakami inspires me to develop art intimidating starting a that is unique to my own thriving mind piece that big,” and make art in the environment that inspires me most: myself,” said Larkin.

Logan Larkin speaking Larkin relates to these artists on many of his art different levels, but especially enjoys Basquiat’s use of color and Murakami’s flat style of art.

“You can tell that he draws a lot of inspiration from their [Murakami and Basquiat] works, he isn't afraid to take inspiration from them,” said Mia Gilling, a junior who has worked with Larkin on the literary magazine and newspaper Larkin attended New York University this past summer.

The program is highly exclusive, only accepting 36 appli-

cants out of 1,000 nationwide.

“When Logan sent me the email [about his acceptance into the program], I instantly started crying, I was so excited for him,” said Lori Kurtz-Larkin, Larkin’s mother, who teaches Health.

In order to be considered, applicants had to submit 10-15 of their personal art pieces, and a personal statement. While there, Larkin took painting, aesthetic, and drawing courses, and visited art galleries, museums, and artists’ studios.

“The program was really cool. It consisted of three weeks being in the city, being immersed with other artists my age, and learning from art professionals and professors who work at NYU,” said Larkin.

Larkin’s work was recently on display at various Pita Jungle locations throughout the valley.

“It is amazing to see his art everywhere, especially the first show. When we were walking around the restaurant, all I could think was every one of these paintings is my son’s, and he has done so much and his body of work is so diverse.

When you see these painting hanging on these huge walls, it is crazy cool,” said Kurtz-Larkin.

Despite the many pieces Larkin creates, one in particular stands out to him that he is exceptionally proud of. The piece is entitled ‘First Occasion, and features primary colors, and an abstract feel.

“I like the piece because it is kind of boundary-less, and there is a lot of undeveloped structure in it. In addition, it was the largest piece I have done yet. It is intimidating starting a piece that big,” said Larkin.

Larkin hopes to attend either New York University, Parsons or Pratt University, where he will pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts in studio art painting. As for after college, Larkin dreams of being a world-renowned artist by the time he is 25.

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I See Reality worth the read

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By Dominic Davies g staff writer

By KEELY DORAN g staff writer

I See Reality is a unique collection of twelve short stories using simple text and comics to depict what it is like being a teen.

I See Reality, edited by Grace Kendall, covers many topics such as addiction, sexuality and speculating a breakup. 12 authors contribute their own fiction short story to create an informative novel on what teenagers go through.

All 12 stories deal with issues teens face in different ways and perspectives, but there were three that stood out.

The first short story, Three Imaginary Conversations with You, is a brilliant way to start off the book. The reader is walked through Jessa’s thoughts as she plays out three separate scenarios in her head about how she will break up with her controlling and manipulative boyfriend.

Hush, was about a mother who was extremely protective and paranoid about germs with her daughter. This was one of the sadder stories as the main character felt bad for her mother and would sneak outside so she would not find out. The ending complimented the story and seemed to finish off the plot.

The Night of the Living Creeper was one of the worse stories.

Throughout the whole story, it was told from the pointless perspective of Skittles the cat. The cat was out at a Halloween and described the events done by the people that was hard to follow. This was one of two short stories that used comics, but they didn’t make this story any better.

Overall, the book did a good job of getting into the mind of young adults. Many of these short stories were relatable and captured the feeling of what life is like in high school while showing this through different types of people with different views. Due to the stories being so short, stories such as The Mistake seemed to move very fast and Coffee Chameleon was difficult to understand.

This book receives a four-star rating. Stories like Hush and The Good Brother were spectacular, but other stories such as The Night of the Living Creeper and Gone From this Place did not do the book justice and left the reader wanting more.

ACTUS Shadows students interested in forming a lacrosse team need to “stick to it.”

Since the early 1800’s, lacrosse has dominated east coast schools and according to the Wall Street Journal, has recently started to muscle its way west. A competitive, bare minimum contact sport that focuses more on cutting, running and passing, lacrosse is slowly beginning to dominate high school sports.

“I think it will be great for our school because lacrosse is an upcoming sport that will be big in the valley,” said Becky Hreha, whose son has been playing for several years.

“Lacrosse is pretty much my life, and I play because it’s just the best combination of all the sports I’ve ever played,” said former student Michael Hart, who has been competing in division one lacrosse since his freshmen year.

Gibson Hreha, sophomore at Cactus Shadows and long time player of lacrosse at Pinnacle is pushing for approval of a club team. It is still unsure as to whether or not the request will go through and be approved by the Desert Foothills Athletic Club.

In order to approve a team, there needs to be enough student interest. The first week back to school, several Cactus Shadows students were seen with lacrosse sticks peeking out from their backpacks with a sign dangling that read, bring lacrosse to Cactus Shadows. Student interest will be no problem, as there are players who need to commute to Pinnacle for every practice, so bringing a team closer to home would be beneficial.

Another thing to consider is that Title IX requires if any new boys team are created, there needs to be the creation of another girls team, regardless of whether or not it is the same sport. Tim Jones, who would coach the boys lacrosse team, is currently working on lining up coaches for the “Lacrosse is pretty separate girls team.

Some current prob- much my life, and I play lems that lacrosse advobecause it’s just the cates are facing are the lack of facilities. Cactus best combination of Shadows provides base- all the sports I’ve ever ball, softball and footplayed.” ball fields, but none that have the proper Michael Hart, Cactus layout for lacrosse.

Shadows alumnus New lines would have to be painted, and without the funding, the lacrosse team would have to find an off-campus site to practice.

If a lacrosse team is formed, it would be a club sport, like hockey.

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CROSS COUNTRY TEAM PROJECTED TO WIN STATE

By FAITH HASHER g staff writer

The Cross Country team is expecting triumph for the season with a new team and new strategies.

This team has many tradition, including team dinner, Falcon challenge, and the Cone.

The Falcon challenge is a run at the beginning of the year, at which most athletes run the longest they have ever run.

The Cone is a kind of mascot for the boys team. Every year, the captains steal a cone and they name it.

“The team dinners, Falcon challenge and our cone are all traditions we have,” said Jack Magtibay, a sophomore.

Magtibay has already experienced a year on the team and feels that these things make the team stronger. He likes spending time with his teammates.

Co-captain Max Solberg agrees that traditions are an important part of being on the cross country team.

“Every year before state, our boys team shaves their legs because we think it makes us faster,” said Solberg.

This is an event that occurs at a team dinner and all of the boys go and buy razors to shave their legs. This is a bonding experience as a team because they find it abnormal for guys to shave their legs.

This year for the first time, cross country has added morning practices. They practice Tuesday and Thursdays before school at 5:30 a.m. in the morning. This gives the athletes a more quality work out as it is so hot in the afternoon.

“Variety keeps training interesting, helps with muscle bal-

ance, and makes the body adapt and get stronger. It's not new science just a different way to work toward the same or better results,” said head coach Jessie Nelson. “We can run longer and harder in the mornings than we can do in the heat,” said Solberg.

The athletes are willing to put in work early in the morning to train. They continue these mornings practices from there off season training in the summer where the mileage is high but then have to drop it in the 100 degrees fahrenheit.

“This year’s team is motivated, has strong leadership, positive attitudes and lofty goals. They understand the level of dedication needed to be successful. I think the team is strong mentally and physically,” said Nelson.

The team is confident in their ability to do well at State.

“Easy, state champions, boys and girls. We have put in the work, and the time has coming to reap the benefits,” said Magtibay.

This year on both the girls and boys team they have a strong seven runners on both teams, which makes a full varsity team.

“We’ve put in a lot of mileage over the summer and we are running a lot faster earlier in the season,” said Solberg.

Both the boys and the girls teams have been training during the whole season so this is the fifth month of training for this year.

“We all have to sacrifice so much for each other and it’s really great to see the dedication,” said Magtibay.

BEFORE THEIR MORNING PRACTICE, seniors Derek Pierce and Carter Homan go through their regular warm up process for their five mile run.

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he Odysea Aquarium has become the American Southwest’s newest impractical and unethical feature. Using two million gallons of water to supply all 10,000 sea creatures imported to the Aquarium in the middle of the Sonoran Desert is the irony of the century.

This 200,000 square foot behemoth can be seen anytime of day on the East side of the 101 freeway.

Aquariums like these are industries built on the suffering of intelligent, social beings who are denied everything that is natural and important to them. The ratio from 10,000 sea creatures, to the 200,000 square footage is an abomination. With simple, math it is easily determined that each animal on average is given 20 square feet to spend the rest of it’s life in. The average human lives in a home of 2,600 square feet. Compared to a human, the scalloped hammerhead shark, which is the largest shark on display reaching up to 8.2 feet in length, would require a space much larger than a human to be comfortable.

Animal rights activists oppose aquariums for the same reason they oppose zoos. Fish and other sea creatures, like their land-dwelling relatives, are sentient and have a right to live free from human exploitation. In addition, there are concerns about the treatment of the animals in captivity, especially marine mammals.

Some of the concerns involving animal treatment are poor government regulations, interactive programs, separated families, and physical/psychological effects. Many government regulations offer little to no protection for the animals, and the U.S department of Agriculture have only 126 inspectors that must inspect 10,433 facilities every

year. This leaves very minimal amount of time to take serious action on violations aquariums may have made.

Following that, the interactive programs like ‘petting pools’ often introduce foreign bacteria and other pathogens, and they can become anxious, frustrated, aggressive, and even neurotic as a result of being confined to shallow tanks and exposure to constant interaction with humans.

As a result, many animals in the aquariums can become physically and psychologically harmed due to human neglect, and improper habitats that will never be able to replicate the animal's natural environment.

According to the World Society for the Protection of Animals, a dolphin in the wild swims 40 miles per day, but US regulations require dolphin pens to be only 30 feet in length. A dolphin would have to circle his tank more than 3,500 times every day to simulate his natural range.

No matter how hard an aquarium tries, they will never be able to synthesize the actual ocean, which ultimately is the only suitable environment for a sea creature.

Another problem is the amount water being wasted for an hour worth of guilty pleasure and the loss of $30 to the curious customer. In the middle of the desert, Arizona is suffering from a drought and is running out of ground water. Siphoning an initial two million gallons of water, followed by however much the longevity of the aquarium will prove to need is excessive.

As an advocate for animal rights and the proper treatment of the animals in the Odysea Aquarium, I am taking the action of not visiting the aquarium or supporting their values.

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“No matter how hard an aquarium tries, they will never be able to synthesize the actual ocean, which is ultimately the only suitable environment for a sea creature.”

Record Stores: back in action?

By Sara windom g style editor

In an attempt to go back to an era almost forgotten about, record stores are on the rise again.

“I have had records all my life, my first records were little 45s, I still have them,” said Doni Nasr, a spanish teacher.

Nasr has maintained her record collection for most of her life. Little did she know collecting would start trending again.

Since the second coming of vinyl, record shops have been popping up just about anywhere, and the younger generation is taking notice.

Kate Rosenbaum, a junior, record shops because, “records have a lot of character to them. I feel like it’s kind of pure music.”

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ill a human and you are a murderer, condition.The difference between humans and kill animals everyday and you are animals is when humans can not care for themsomehow considered an animal shel- selves and do not have the money to do so, there ter. are organizations that help pay for these treatAccording to the American Society for the ments along with aids for the financial aspects.

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), approxInstead of just giving up on animals because imately 7.9 million animals enter animal shel- they have one thing that flaws them from being ters each year, and of that rather large number, the “model dog or cat” people need to fundraise for lauren haggar around 2.7 million are euthanized each year. Yes, these creatures without a voice. you heard right not one million, not two million, Similarly to being euthanized for medical connot three million, but almost four million animals ditions, animals are often put down for behavBy Maddie Howard g spotlight editor many aspects of the school’s finances. are euthanized each and every year. Innocent ani- ioral issues. This issue stems from individuals Burdick said that the board must sign mals die every single day due to the lack of comnot understanding the importance of training and or this year’s Cave Creek off on expenditures over $50,000, and passion and awareness in our nation. correct procedures on how to train animals. Yes School District governing that smaller expenses can be approved AmericanHumane.org reported that the majorof course their are District. some animals who are unforboard elections, there will be by the ity of euthanasia in shelters is due to overpopulatunately tormented, with issues cannot be four candidates running for The school boardthat was involved tion of dogs and cats. This problem is a legitimate solved, but the majority animals can bethe helped three available spots; current board in creating ofand approving bond issue but there are some rather Janet simpleBusbee, solutions withmemsome simple training. member previous that was passed last year. The money other than euthanization Before people turn in animals to a shelter for ber Susan Clancy, and first time can- raised from the bond will cover many Individuals who breed animals without behavioral they need to make sure Cactus they didates Kathryn Hillspayand James Rich. issues construction projects around ing and neutering themIf are doingthey the animals a a have have used up every option,the to ensure they elected, will serve four year Shadows, including new football disservice. Without thisterm. crucial process, the rate have given the field.animal a fair chance. This does at which animals reproduce is much higher than not mean spending thousands of dollars on trainThe governing board’s main job is “I’m really excited to see the finished it should be. The animals punished ingfor programs.

Training a dog or cat canaround be done to should create not andbe oversee policies the product of the construction the for the owner’s poor decisions.The ASPCA by policy, purchasing books, watching YouTubea videos, schools. The boardstated approves school,” said Kailey McCann, junior. “I that the cost of spayingputs or neutering anschools, animal then is checks even reading articles the subject. board continit into the to hope thaton the governing less than the total costsee of raising a litter of cats Many will claim that euthanizing an animal is if the policy is making a difference. ues to make good decisions about renoor dogs. It is vital for the“The safety of animals that inevitable.

In some cases this statement is true, board is allowed to tweak the vations that will benefit the school for people begin to understand the importance of this all time.” of the options are thoroughly policies passed down from but thenot leg-before a long very simple procedure islature that could lookedfor into, and each and every animal is given a to greatly make itreduce more custom The school governing board is a volanimal population, therefore reducing theDr. numchance at life. position. Two current board the schools,” said Debbifair Burdick, unteer ber of animals euthanized.

These beings do so much for people's livesTufts on Superintendent. members are resigning, Karen In addition, many animals are put down for a daily basis; dogs alone serve in our military, aid Many students are not aware of what and David Schaefer, both of whom have reasons that they cannot Sadly, with served disabilities, and terms. accompany peiple the control. governing boardsuch does aand people how their for several vast majority of innocent animals affect are euthanized in lifelong It is truly decisions what they learn and companionship.

“As a high schooler, yousaddening want folks because of medical reasons. toitthink someone could miss chance who teaches them. Ultimately, is thethatwho are around and the present at to the It is terribly inhumane and cruel to decide to meet their forever friend because they came a school board who determines who will school and make decisions for thetostutake away an animal's be lifehired because of a medical shelter an hour too late. or fired at the schools. Because dents. You want people who care about teachers are so important to a student’s the students and about the education 8 ■ OctOber 14, 2016 tHe cActUS SHADOWS PreSS learning, this directly affects students. they are receiving,” said Burdick.

“I want a teacher that will make an Each person running for school impression on me that I will remem- board must be a registered voter, live in at grant the district, the Cave Creek Education Foundation gave Allison Zilka, a history ber,” said Ellie Garner, a junior. the Cave Creek School District boundteacher a check of $2,300. Zilka shared the moment with governing board member Cynthia Weiss.

The school board also oversees aries, and be a U.S. citizen.

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“It is truly saddening to think that someone could miss the chance to meet their forever friend because they came to a shelter an hour too late.”

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Student Council elects this year’s student body leaders

By Maddie Howard g spotlight editor

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around, there are new students who run for the opportunity to be in charge of the student body and all of the affairs necessary to create the best

a whole conducts over 600 hours of community service over the year.

“We also want to give back to the community in all different ways,” said Bender.

Compared to last year’s election, there has been an increase in stu-

senior year. School is so much more fun if you’re involved,” said Busbee.

Delaney Barrett, a senior, is the student body vice president

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According to Yelp, there are over 30 record stores in Arizona, some of the best rated including Stinkweeds, the Record Room and Zia Record Exchange, all located in Phoenix.

“I like Zia Records best. I like brand new records a lot, but I mainly buy used ones because… I’m very cheap, also broke,” said Rosenbaum.

Zia is a chain vinyl shop that sells all things music, whether it's new or used. They even buy used CDs, tapes, records, band t-shirts, or any other memorabilia from its customers. Customers can then earn cash or in-store credit towards their next purchase.

Zia is also known to hold exclusive in-store signings and acoustic shows with big acts around the valley, one of their most recent ones being Atmosphere on September 27.

“My favorite store is Stinkweeds,” said Alex Hummel, a senior, “It’s a really cool place with even cooler people and I like the location of it.”

Stinkweeds is an independently owned record store located in Phoenix. This music hotspot sells tickets to concerts around the valley. This allows concert goers to buy tickets without all of the additional fees and upcharges websites dish out, with no worry of the concert selling out at the door. When they are not selling tickets, they have new and used records, CDs, tapes, and tees for sale. They even offer the occasional free sticker or button.

Vinyl has better sound

“I typically enjoy listening to vinyl more than any other media of music because the experience of listening to records is very different,” said Hummel.

When starting a record collection, Rosenbaum suggests gathering slowly, rather than going to one shop and buying everything in it.

There does not have to be one specific genre of music featured either, “My record collection is kind of a mixture of bands that are new,” said Rosenbaum, “and then I have a lot of records that are kind of old from the 50s and 60s that my grandparents gave me.”

Hummel, however takes a different route, “for first time record buyers, I would say that it’s great to buy an album that you know you love.”

Or, Hummel advises for the more adventurous type, “then it’s fun to shake it up and blindly buy an album that seems interesting.”

Hummel encourages newbie record consumers to collect, but they must be prepared to spend more money to buy and maintain their vinyl.

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at Cactus Shadows are once again treated to the sound of the marching band practicing before school. Missing for several years due to a lack of enrollment, new band instructor Kevin Brady hopes to continue the marching band tradition.

“He’s not familiar with every instrument in the band but he’s trying his hardest to help everyone to become better,” said Orion Lauer, drummer, “Last year we didn’t participate in many events, there wasn’t much exposure for us, and [Brady] is pushing for us to be more involved with the school.”

Previously, Brady was the Sonoran Trails middle school band instructor.

He transferred to Cactus Shadows this fall, and has already made progress with the marching band. Brady still continues to work at Sonoran Trails in the afternoon.

“We’ve been trying to start by spending some time in the stands this year.

We will be learning basic formation this year which I’ve taken from my own experience, my mentors, and sources nearby,” said Brady.

Over the past ten years, the band has ranged from as many as 100 performers to as little as 16. More recently, however, the band disappeared completely, no longer marching in the morning before school or playing at football games.

“It’s going to be more like a pep band, because we don’t have enough people to march. But I’m super excited to play at games again. I have confidence that Mr. Brady is going to make the marching band great again, and it’s nice to have a fresh perspective and attitude in the band room,” said Gaby Arias, clarinet player.

“I have confidence that Mr. Brady is going to make the marching band great again, and it’s nice to have a fresh perspective and attitude in the band room,” Gaby Arias, a junior

Morning practices

Members of this year’s band are busy preparing for performances, which means practicing each morning before school.

“We’re learning songs that we’re going to play during the games currently, so marching music. We’re keeping the originals like the school song and Go Big Blue, but we’re also adding in a few extras that the audience can participate in as well.

But for now, it’s a surprise,” said Arias.

Typically, high school marching bands consist of a drum major, leading the formation, performers, with a minimum of six instrument players, and a pit crew of sideline percussion instruments.

“Currently, we have 15 performers and three twirlers. We have two flutes, two clarinets, one alto saxophone, two tenor saxophones, one trumpet, two trombones, and four percussions. This year we do not have an assigned student drum major,” said Brady.

Absent from last year’s homecoming parade, this year, the band will be performing at multiple parades.

“We’re planning on playing at all the home games for football, and some games for basketball as well. Also, we’re going to be playing in the homecoming parade, and maybe the Christmas parade. Lastly, we have a fall, winter, and spring concert to perform at, along with the annual CCUSD band showcase, where all the bands in the district play in the blue gym,” said Arias.

Each day at 6 a.m, band students meet in the band room for zero hour, and disperse to the track and fields to practice straight lining and parade formation.

“There’s nothing more high school than the sound of a marching band,” said Scott LaVigne, an English teacher. “I really missed hearing them when I got to work in the morning, and I’m glad they are back.”

Brady may have his work cut out for him, but there is no question that students are happy to be involved in the marching band and are willing to work hard to make it a success.

“My favorite part about band is playing. I love it when everyone just knows their part and I can hear everyone’s harmonies and countermelodies come together like puzzle pieces to a jigsaw puzzle we’ve been working at together,” said Arias. “It’s just so fun. Honestly, just a fantastic way to start my day every morning.”

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band during a morning practice, Kevin Brady has taken on the rebuilding of the marching band.

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“I have been captain on the swim team and also participating in Peter and the Starcatcher. I really enjot it. I really enjoy being busy, but I really do need to take a break to eat and sleep sometimes.”

Arizona voters rejected a move to legalize recreational marijuana

KAMERON MOORE, senior

By Katelyn ReinhaRt g Features Editor

After months of campaigns, political ads, and emotionally fueled arguments during family dinners, the election has finally come to an end.

The presidential torch has been passed down to the Republican nominee, Donald Trump, and many other issues were decided in Arizona: Proposition 205 to legalize marijuana did not pass, Proposition 206 to increase the minimum wage did pass. John McCain kept his senate seat. Sheriff Joe lost to Paul Penzone.

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“I moved in Februrary from Peru.

It was different to move because Peru is a smaller country. I was really excited to move here. I have family in Florida, so we would visit there a lot. My family and I have also been to New York, Tennessee, California, but not Arizona. I like to act, I used to be on the improv team at my old school.”

Presidential UPset

Winning the election with a total of 279 electoral votes, Trump has been declared the president of the United States. Beating his opponent, Hillary Clinton, by 51 electoral votes, this election results surprised many people.

Despite the majority of polls and predictions being in Clinton’s favor, these beliefs proved to be false.

CREEKER “To be honest, I thought Hillary was going to win. First of all, she’s a woman. It would make sense for her to get more votes, especially because most of her policies tend to cater towards other women. Second, hating on Trump turned into the popular thing to do: nobody really wanted to vote for him. It was like a hit to your reputation if you supported Trump,” said Sydney Scudder, a junior.

The elections started off extremely close, with murmurs of a recount Local blacksmith provides insight into the artfrom of broadcast to broadcast. However, with the win of Wisconsin scattered working with metal and Florida, the Republican nominee took the election by storm. While By kiera riley opinion editor Trump did win the electoral votes, he was practically tied with Clinton on in Dief, because he has not overall outcome of the vote, with 47 percent to Clinton’s 48 percent.

Vibrant sparks stopped pursuing the craft popular piece. fly and hammer collides since.

“It’s really eclectic While theanvotes varied from state to state, Arizona was particularly close, with red hot metal as Paul Starting with joining style, it’s really not trapercent in favor of Clinton and 50 percent for Trump. Arizona’s 11 “Dief” Diefenderfer, local clubs, watching demos voting ditional,45 classical blackblacksmith, shapes steel and reading books, Dief electoral smithing, votes it’s just an counted in Trump’s favor, giving more power to Republicans.

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into his next masterpiece.

“There is something magical about taking iron, heating it up, and forming it. It is a very primitive thing,” said Dief.

For over 12 years, Dief has pursued the craft of blacksmithing. This has led him to a new artistic passion as well as the start of his business, Desert Rat Forge. His business in blacksmithing takes form in tables, candlesticks, gates, railings, fences, lights, lamps, and anything else the client can think of. A true renaissance man, Dief has found his passion in creating works of art from scraps of metal.

His fascination with the craft started at an arts and crafts festival in Cave Creek in 2001. There was a booth where a blacksmith was doing demonstrations of his work, pounding his tools into the softened metal and forming it into his next creation. The sparks coming from the metal must have set a fire

is primarily self taught.

His style is something that he has evolved over the years. His designs ditch the classical style and instead shows diversity in his art creating his mantra, “I don’t do straight lines,” said Dief.

“I just pick up bits and pieces from here and there. Blacksmiths borrow a lot from each other; you’ll see something you like and then you’ll take that form, but you don’t duplicate it, you make it your own,” said Dief.

The process of creating a new piece starts with the client. The first steps are figuring out what the customer needs, gauging price and sketching a design. Then it is to the forge where Dief begins planning out the piece.

Depending on the size and complexity of the piece, the project can take anywhere from a few hours to a month or more.

Planning out the design and style, and picturing the piece is crucial to the

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organic form,” said Dief.

Although blacksmithing differs from other crafts pottery, As alike whole, thisthe election has been much different as opposed to previous same type of planning ones.

Because of the argumentative nature of the debates and the backlash goes into it.

“Sometimes it’s hard to many people were undecided in their vote until the from both candidates, come up with what you’re last minute. There were scandals on both sides, such as Clinton’s emails going to do, but once you and comments regarding women and minorities. get itTrump’s going it’s easy to find the design and shape it,” was in trouble for her actions. Trump was in trouble “In the end, Hillary said Brianna Foley, sophfor his words. I would rather vote for someone based on their actions then omore 3D design student. their words, and I think that, even though Donald Trump has said some Blacksmithing differs from other craftsstupid in a vari- things, he has a better record than Hillary,” said Gina really, really ety of ways. It is not someMure, a Cave thing that can beCreek patchedresident who voted for Trump in the election. up or painted over. When he makes a mistake, he often has to scrap the Election on page 2 see piece and start over.

“The most challenging thing would probably be getting it to look how you envisioned it, I always imagine it looking so good and perfect but it’s kind of hard to get it to look like that,” said Alyssa Chavka, a junior and 3D design stuBy dominic davies g staff writer “It’s easy that I only have to sell dent.

In the future, Dief plans a limited amount of T-shirts but it’s to focus on more art projOwning a clothing company can be hard because I can only sell that ects and scaling up on the 4 kiera fired up Paul Diefenderfer begins at to shape steel forage, his next creation. difficult to handle a young amount, so riley I can’t make any more size of his current designs.

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but senior Ryker Jarvis manages money after that,” stated Jarvis. to do just that.

A certain amount of T-shirts can With the interest in fashion that be sold because only the demand teenagers have, unique clothing can go up while the supply stays can stand out. Jarvis wanted to the same. For Jarvis, it is imporstart his own clothing company, tant for the customer to have a By zoie lamBesis § staff writer A layer of nutella is drizzled inside the a wide variety fresh bagels.

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With Frank Sinatra playing in the back- Triple Threat definitely scored five stars.

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John Thompson, a business kate rosenbaum The coffee beans they4 use are from the available from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., including go your might not be there.

Roastery of Cave Creek, so they are always the breakfast items. The popular $9.59 The Village Coffee and Creperie is a fresh and delicious. Pricing is based on Breakfast Crepe ha scrambled eggs, mush- great place to go to with family or friends. the drink you order, but it ranges from $2- rooms, red bell peppers, spinach, tomatoes The quitestudents atmosphere during week is withKnockoffs help savethe money $5. Coffees can be made dairy free with and cheddar cheese. With an option to add perfect for students who want to do homeout compromising on thecoffee. looks soy milk, almond milk, and coconut milk. bacon, ham, chicken, avocado for an addiwork and enjoy a nice Andthey on the love.

There are a variety of crepes to choose tional $2. A little secret, order a side of weekends it is a great place to bring your By dominic davies g staffwriter for $140. from, from sweet to savory, they have salsa with the breakfast crepe, it will not family in for a high quality brunch.

Morant sees only a slight difference in color between something for everyone on their menu. disappoint. find purchaSing twoa pairs of shoes. The knockoffs were ordered online.

I had to see Some what all people the hype was about Sticking to knockbreakfast, there isthe also offs to be more beneficial than purchasing the real thing, Morant wears the shoes at least once a week and they are and I tried the famous Triple Threat Crepe. breakfast bagel, which can be chosen from

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but knowing the knockoffs that are actually worth the buy still in good condition. can make the decision easier.

Destiny Serviss, a senior, purchased a knockoff Omega Raven’s View is a new restaurant that offers As a high school student, problems with not having watch. The price of the real dramatic sceneryLadymatic on theblack wayandtosilver Bartlett lake. enough money can result in buying a knockoff that is watch was well in the thousands but Serviss only paid $175 cheaper than a name brand product. for hers.

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Open weekends from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. trying to make people feel comfortable,” nal was $5,500.

“I love Louis Vuitton and weekdays, excluding Tuesday, from 4 said Rawles.

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Creeper the Tontowere National Forest. in “I’d recommend Raven’s View to my bRadshaw, (right) worthwhile “The her atmosphere friends, the view is wonderful, the decorasophomore’s high-end opinion. is very inviting,amakes you feel like you’re part of the family,” said jacket, tionsMia are Gilling, perfect(left) and the food is great,” said “My knockoff Creepers bomber her cheaper Hollis Johnson, former employee. a junior, sports Nicolette Dorame, Raven’s View employee. are so comfortable and version “Theunique sandwiches such Complete with comfy coffee tables, a bar,from Forever Entrees 21. include they look just like the actual jacket and as thethe patches made it cheese tomato melt, cubano, three Creeper, view no oneishas noticed 1 Raven’s a unique option foraround 30 and dollars in total,”and saidfig. Crafted spinach and prosciutto lunch theMorant. way to Bartlett Lake. yet,”on said gilling & logan Gilling. 4mia feta, ham and cheese, and turkey and provo2 views of costed tonto hills accom- larkin The shoes $21.90, lone pretzels are also one of the more poppany lunchtime meals. ular menu items. Salads such as the greek even though the real thing goes 4 kiera riley allow for a lighter entree.

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Popular lookout points for viewing Arizona sunsets.

Furnished with relics of the past, hand crafted “found” art, and some of the rarest collections of items, The Big Heap has it all.

November 18-20 The Big Heap Antique show will be sending its farewell by hosting its 5th anniversary in its town of origin: Cave Creek, Arizona. Claiming to always be trying something new, this Urban & Boho Relics Festival is not something to miss out on.

Anyone who finds themselves rummaging through garage sales and thrift shops, or is a collector of antiques or oddities may want to visit the final debut of The Big Heap.

Lori Cowherd, the festival’s founder wanted to develop an environment unlike any other antique store.

“We started the Big Heap years ago to fill a void. We were looking for a show selling unique, interesting, odd, unusual and fun pieces,” Cowherd said.

Over the years, thrift shopping and antiquing has gained a lot of traction. An antique event like The Big Heap fits right into the popularity of thrift shopping.

“Since I was little, my mom and I would go to thrift stores. That's all we used to do.

Why buy something that is like $200 when you could get the exact same thing for so much cheaper at a thrift store, and its recycling.” said Aless Zamora, a junior.

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend this final event, as it is a rare spectacle. For anyone who is under twelve, the event is free, and for adults it only costs $7. Occurring Friday through Sunday, and starting at 9 a.m. and ending at 3 p.m.. The Big Heap is accessible to anyone interested in attending, and will have an abundance of food trucks and restaurant vendors waiting alongside all the antiques.

The Big Heap broadcasts itself as a large antique show but, this event is also a gathering of many diverse people with all types of different backgrounds.

Taking pride in the ‘Heap’, (who are a group of vendors carefully selected to display and sell at the show) The Big Heap advertises that all vendors have one of these three attributes: love of design, unique interiors, fashion, individuality and humor.

Another aspect that makes The Big Heap different from any other antique show is that each vendor is juried and hand selected to participate in the show.

“I love finding clothes that are making a comeback. Like maybe the style was popular before I was born but now it’s popular again and what I’m buying isn’t in stores anymore,” said Audrey Woods a senior.

This year, The Big Heap has a focus on Urban and Bohemian style. Known for their vendors “upcycling” The Big Heap represents a display of wasted, or once used materials to create something beautiful and of higher material value.

TOMMY ROBERTS, freshman

Talented students sell and design their own...

seeking out sunset views Finding hidden Crepes in the creek treasures at the Big Heap By logan larkin § photo editor

“I play hockey, but I don’t play for the school. Also, I enjoy long walks on the beach and the warm sunlight, specifically Venice, Italy. I have this tendency to procrastinate, but I am starting to grip on it and starting to become more efficient. I do not enjoy reading, I feel reading gives me pain, I do not like pain.”

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SPOTLIGHT

NIKO ROSE: MUSICIAN, ARTIST, INSPIRATION

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By ZOIE LAMBESIS g staff writer

USIC artist, Niko Rose, has

many talents, from playing multiple instruments to producing his own music, Rose uploads it for thousands to listen to online. He had always known he wanted to create music one day, but he did not know he would be putting out music this soon.

“I was just going to start making music for fun and for my own ears at first, but my brothers really wanted me to start putting my stuff out early,” said Rose.

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NIKO BEGAN EARLY

Rose grew up playing music with his brothers since he was a little kid. All of his brothers are into music, they make it easy for Niko to ask for help when it comes to his projects.

Other than Rose’s brothers, some of his influences, when it comes to songwriting and creating music, are Chance the Rapper, Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean and D’angelo.

Niko realized, after he had gotten out of the hospital for a gallbladder surgery, that he wanted to release his music. His songs are mainly about life itself and that life is not guaranteed everyday.

“I have always had an urgency to work on music, and once I got out of the hospital, I decided to put my songs up on Soundcloud because I realized life is too short to wait to do something you are passionate about,” said Rose.

Rose, at first, did not care what people thought about his music. It only mattered to

By FaiTH HasHeR g staff writer

Wallet? Check. Cellphone? Check. Watch? Check. Though accessories are often marketed toward women, men, too, are becoming fashionable.

As men get older they start to find their style, which includes the way they dress themselves and how they accessorize.

Currently trending styles are bandanas, long scarves, slip on shoes and backpacks.

Currently, the most popular backpack trend are those with leather canvases. These are not used for the typical school day, but to go out on weekends when there is not enough room in pants pockets.

“I like to be in style for the seasons,” said Jake Benci, a sophomore.

When the seasons change, so do wardrobes. This includes changes in shorts and pants.

“I hate cargos, they are big and bulky,” said Adam Penzone, a senior.

According to TrendsPotter.net, cargo shorts have been out of style for several years.

“They would be useful if you were out building a house, but not anything else,” said Justin Burns, fashion club adviser.

Wearing a certain style or accessory expresses the person’s characteristic traits.

“They show who you are, and what you like,” said Benci.

Slip on shoes that are easy and convenient to wear are now in style. Men’s Loafers have been out of style for many years, but recently have come back into style as they have become casual and laid back. g staff writer said By that HALLIE WOOLDRIDGE “One of my least favorite things guys wear is mandals,” Penzone.

In order tobecoming get prepared forpopular upcomContrary to Penzone’s beliefs, mandals are more ing concerts and other events, the as a slip on shoe.

Shadows choir meets Even though some accessoriesCactus are currently trending, guys daily are during second period. allowed to have their own unique fashion.

During some theseofmeeting, student “I just got a nose ring and that completes my outfits,” said Penzone. members and choir teacher, Kevin Males, just like females may get piercings or tattoos to compliment Brady, rehearse their featured their look and express themselves.songs with techniques, such as “I shop for a more specific outfits repetition. than a certain style,” said Penzone.

As Penzone goes shopping he shops for awe particular item “First, warm up ourinstead voices of a wardrobe style. Everyone is there own human andwarm can rock with about fivebeing vocal ups, their own look and still be in style.then we go through each song that we have set for our concert to17 fix NOvEmbER 14, 2016 ■ any spots in the songs that need it. We do this everyday and we

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teacher, also gave some advice 14 ■ NOVEMBER 14, 2016to those thinking about starting a company or business.

“The most important thing to know is who you are going to be marketing to, the second is your location, and the third most important thing would be putting together your business plan,” said Thompson.

NIKO ROSE has put out his For Thompson, putting together music onto different platforms the business is the and hardest includingplan soundcloud thing to do, managing the spotify.

He wanted to business release is the easiest. it earlier because he realized thatfriend life is too short to wait own any “If my started their longer.

4 LOGAN LARKIN clothing company I would probably buy something from them because everyone has different ideas and I would want to wear something that most people wouldn’t have,” said Emily Miller, a senior.

Miller would prefer to buy clothes at an actual store but would be willing to buy clothes from a friend’s company if they looked different and creative.

him if he liked it or not. However, he did start to wonder why people did not like it and he wanted to hear more about what they had to say about his music.

“I like it, I think that his music is hip and it’s cute,” said Jake Fazio, a junior.

LEARNING PIANO

Being able to play instruments is a big factor into creating his music. Rose can play the guitar, he uses an Ibanez RG3 and he is also learning how to play the piano. He uses Logic Pro X to record his voice for his songs to upload them online. His songs are available on Soundcloud, Spotify, and iTunes.

“It is extremely impressive that a kid his age is able to make music and on top of that, figure out all the tech stuff to put it up online,” said,Teresa Hall, a teacher..

Rose finds it hard producing his own music without the right equipment. It is one of those things that takes awhile to get good at.

However, one thing that Rose excels at is his ability of knowing which cadence and delivery to use when singing.

When it came to classifying Rose’s music, he did not have a solid answer. He feels that his type of music does not sound like many other artist out in the industry right now.

“I don't really know how to define the music I make. It really is a combination of a lot of things, neo-soul, hip hop, lo fi, I like to let the listener define it,” said Rose.

It is only within a matter of minutes that Rose's music becomes known by many. With the talent he has, his goals and dreams can be achieved easily.

Brady takes over choir as they prepare for winter concert become better,” said Bree Glidden, a freshman choir member.

On Thursday, November 3, choir is hosting their first concert of the year in the lecture hall. Then later in the semester, choir will be holding their annual winter concert December 13, at 7:00 p.m. in the lecture hall. singing solo To audition for solos in any concerts, choir members must go in front of the class and sing the portion of the song that they want for Kevin Brady, choir teacher, and then he chooses who he believes would best fit the solo.

“My favorite part of choir is auditioning for solos, even though it can be nerve wracking,” Taylor Frye, a junior choir member.

In order to pick the best fit for the feature of a solo performance, Brady has a few key things that he looks for when choosing students to get a certain solo.

“We have auditions where students must stand up in front of the class and perform. I base my decision on how well they kept the tune, what their tones sounded like, and who put on the best performance,” said Brady.

The student’s rhythm and pro-

nunciation all have to be the exact same in order for the choir to function properly without error during their concerts.

“Once we have parts and rhythms down, we start to focus on vowels and different elements,” said Brady.

Not only is the sound and the tune of the choir important, but the timing of the students’ breathing is also an important role in the performance.

“We work on all of the expressive elements. Even when we breath, it has to be in synch because it has a big impact on our performance,”

said Brady.

Students not only improve on their singing skills but they get to know each other and become closer as friends.

“This is my first year at Cactus Shadows, but my favorite memory from choir would honestly be meeting all the interesting people there. Everyone in choir is so different and unique,” said Glidden.

With choir working as such a consecutive unit, most of the students have become close friends and have learned different techniques from one another.

KEVIN BRADY helps the choir

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students prepare for upcoming concerts in the lecture hall, such as the choir’s upcoming winter concert.

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Harold’s Corral helps support World Hunger Day in the annual Empty Bowls Project.

$20,000 dollars a year and all of the proceeds are given to the Foothills Food Bank. local potters and artists band together “It was a wonderful time, I think they to produce thousands of clay bowls for sold pretty much most of the bowls. The the annual Empty Bowls project. The leftover bowls are saved for next year,” Sonoran Arts League created the event said Lang. nearly two decades ago, and since then At Cactus Shadows, four teachers got it has flourished. together and created 25 bowls to donate g staff writer The project supports Foothills Food to the project. In previous years, students

By FAITH HASHER Bank. donated their bowls.

“I did itthis because it wasthrough an opportu“Ithush gives [theover community] cashcourses flow in Tucson A took the Randolph last Sunday nity thattothe gave to so that soTuesday that they can buy meat and dairy as the girls golf team battled for the gold endteacher their season onus top. wecompetition could raisewith money and help product are commodi“We like won milk state which by 23 strokes, our biggest Chaparral and people,” said Tanner a junior. ties thatDame can’t because be donated. they pur- better Notre theySo were probably than us for Laizeure, most of the seayear, Laizeure two of her chase for individuals to keepSavoie, them “butLast son,”those said Senior Golfer, Chantal we worked hard todonated beat them.” bowls to the project.

Also at the in the food bank,” said Marcia Lang, an In the previous season, the girls golf team took home the silver, how- event silentand auction where artwork from artever, teacher has supported the Through event was theywho hungered for the gold. hardawork two hour practices artists wastheir bidded off. sucsince she lived in Michigan.

Monday through Thursday, they pushed tolocal improve from previous Over the years, the Empty Bowls projThe Empty Bowls Project first began in cessful season, both physically and mentally. ect has grown dramatically with more the 1960’s of the movement at mental “To getout ready forpottery state we did a lot of stuff,” said Savoie, “Like really localchipping artists wanting to participate. the time.to stay focused at practice and practice trying and putting because “I think the empty bowl project The can event takes place on the third that really help.” impacts Friday of the October every year inSunday honor of With tension building, finally arrivedthe andcommunity along with it,because doubts, it’s a chance to raise money and awareness World Hunger Day. Everyand donation given excitement. nervous anticipation, an underlying forMark the hungry as“Iwell an opportunity or bowl bought benefits the “I felt fantabulous,” saidhungry. girls golf coach, O’Bryan. feltas really good for students show art,” said Tori Minimum donations are $15 dollars and I knew these girls were gonna play amazing.

They to were on their the upswing. and it comes with the bowl chosen, a Auer, a junior in Ceramics.

I told everyone these girls were ready to go.”

The project has also helped to raise water bottle, and a piece of bread. The After three days of competition, the state title was in sight and in the end, food is meant to represent the daily awareness of hungry families in the became a reality for the girls gold team. However, with the win came the bitCave Creek area. According to St. Mary’s rations the hungry would receive. tersweet end to the season.

This year’s event took place for the Food Bank Alliance, Arizona’s hunger “ I was really anxious for the last day because I was playing with one of first time at Harold’s Corral, and with rates are higher than the national averthe best people in the state, so the nerves got to me a little bit,” hundreds of bowls and even more peo- ages: 17.8 percent of Arizonans are food said Taylor Harvey, a sophomore. insecure and the national average is 15.9 ple, it was a successful year.

The event raises approximately percent.

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ALL AROUND CAVE CREEK,

CAVE CREEK RESIDENTS DEEDEE WOOD AND GORDON MISCHKE, along with many ON THE SECOND others from across the valley, joined Harold’s Corral on World Hunger DAY Day toOF helpCOMPETITION, support St. Mary’s senior, Becki Meils, chips her ball onto the green.

Food Bank. 4LOGAN LARKIN Meils shot an overall score of 79 that day, which contributed to the win.

NEWS The newly renovated Fine Arts Center is now handicap accessible and boasts many new upgrades.

As one door closes, another reopens

By KEELY DORAN g staff writer

HOME TO THE DRAMA CLUB, DANCE,

and choir, the Fine Arts Center has been completely revamped. New carpets have been smoothed on the floor, and pristine paint has been slapped on the wall.

“We [drama club] don’t have to be worried about things breaking on us, which is pretty cool,” said Riann Johnston, a senior.

Completely self-sustaining, the building is dependent on renter’s fees and participant donations for funding.

Recently, the Cave Creek district approved a bond to renovate the 25 year old building that was in need of new roofing, flooring and systems. Not only did the updates serve as slight cosmetic work on the facility, they also brought the facility into compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act.

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NATIONAL ENGLISH HONORS SOCIETY RAISES AWARENESS FOR BANNED BOOKS WEEK

Sports teams will now call the field house home

list are a classic example of traditional you aren’t afraid of ideas, you shouldn’t be students should have many views and struction.

Steven Bebee,said principal. looks pretty sick, right now, like just good thing,” said Metcalf.

English literature that has been read by afraid of books,” Amy Metcalf, NEHS ideas as a“It “When everything lines were not labeled on the con- The goal the way it’s National being all English built up,Honor I wish I was in The National English Honor Society also many for the people for manystarted years. this summer advisorThese and English teacher. we had hoped that we were to be able struction plans byof thebooks previous company but honestly happy that we’re known as NEHS is a club consisted of stuBannedI’m Books week was to having “We need to be exposed to going an advanced The censorship has not Societyit,during The new additions to the Nest have been type to use the field house hopefully homethat had done work on campus.of Correcting a goodallseason,” said Jeffer. dents that explore their love for literature. of the different books, that of literature level in order toby get bet- affected the learning environment stu- think about delayed for a variety of causes, but are set coming, but because of some delays, there the previously unknown data and phone The field house will now established This year the club has been raising aware- ter at reading and analyzing,” said Abby dents because there are different types of have been accused of censorship,be and to toness openfor during Thanksgiving The Kitnick, were several issues they found, underlines cause unexpected delays, push-bring awareness as the main to the Nest, with main Banned Books Weekweekend. that started to entrance them. a junior and NEHS member. books forhad each student and each grade. field house is the ingare the different expected kinds opening back a few “People parking in the Fineforbidden Art Center lot, on September 25-spotlight October 1.of the new con- ground lines, data lines, phone lines,” said There havebeing always liked of date books that weeks.with the level that each grade fruit, sowhere a paved pathway on willthat be built Banned Books Week took place across OLD BOOKS STILL BANNED if there is something list near correlate can’t imagine is forcommuthe wholethat’s forbidden, the FAC to itguide visitors to the entrance.

High schools students around the coun- or each“I student the country to show people what kinds makes it more appealmight how be at.it The team to fitof inthe there, sothat the increase “The only exception will be then, of books are being taken under the rule of try are still reading books that were put nityfootball goal, to get people to read,” said the new is understanding tools the ing, so the in space be in good,” said Fluegel,Metcalf. a bleachers and tearing down the old existing censorship. Some of these books are favor- on the banned list. Many of these books students maywill need order to Sierra gain more junior and soccer player. bleachers, all of that is getting going to begin hold an amount of literature that has been knowledge ites to many, including The Great Gatsby.

Banned Books week is allstuff about by these books.

The new field house will hold the home people construction asstories soon as football season is “I was definitely surprised by the taught in classrooms even before it made to see the true within these and away teams, while also serving con- books and over,” Bebee.

“They’re READERS amount of books that were put on the list, the list. Teachers want their students to REBELLIOUS tosaid express what impactgoing they to alltake over and as credit the main what have now as the visitors side and “I cessions must give theserving teachers for entrance not have on some of my favorite books are on the list discover this literature that can show the we learning environment.

NEHS to theto football currentsomelocker is a club they willshares begin ataking out literature those bleachers wanting teach field. theirThe students and I never even considered that they were them a way to appreciate the story. that love for room stillare in service forfor, thebut sports andwant starting to do the thatisthey not ready I alsoteams ‘banned’,” said Maddie McCormick, a junior “I don’t think any English teacher is thing and they to spread thatnew lovebleachers.” across while the construction is finishing.

The the school.

The visitor’s concession stand and restpeople in this community value and NEHS member. neutral about banned books, books are believe locker to rooms insidethat the field will be rooms will also be torn down with the the point they house get that Some of the books that are also on the a way of exchanging ideas and unless if education increased from the current home and away bleachers. The home and away bleachers team lockers. will switch sides, with the Falcon bleachers “It’s more of a just we have a joke,” said now facing the right of the14, new2016 entrance THE CACTUS SHADOWS PRESS NOVEMBER ■3 Ian Jeffer, a senior and football player.“Like and visitors on the right. when we do side leans we say facing the “I think it won’t be the same because the home locker and we say ‘which way.’” home bleachers were used for so long it will There is also a new softball field being be weird to switch,” said Fluegel. added as well as an expansion to the tenThe sports teams have not been affected nis courts to allow for games to be held and by the construction or the delays to the field TOPPING OFF THE FIELDHOUSE, construction workers prepare for the opening viewed on campus, and a discus and shothouse, which is expected to open around on Thanksgiving day weekend while principal Steve Bebee looks on. 4 LOGAN LARKIN put area for track and field.

Thanksgiving weekend.

By MADDIE HOWARD g spotlight editor

AT THE GRAND REOPENING OF THE FINE ARTS CENTER, Kameron Moore, and Julia Horner, seniors rehearse lines for the upcoming show. 4LOGAN LARKIN

Beforehand, the seating at the theater was not suitable for those wheelchair bound or with other motor disabilities. The steep incline that paved the path between audience seats was a large issue due to the lack of specially built chairs. To fix this, ten chairs closest to the entrance of the auditorium have wheels that allow them to be removed to make room for wheelchairs.

Another safety hazard was the stage, which had a hollowed out portion towards the skirt.

This cave of sorts was called the pit and was created to host live orchestras or bands. Instead of tearing up the concrete foundation, the district decided to fill it in.

“It’s wasn't worth tearing up the concrete foundation just to comply with the ADA, we

could use all the money to actually benefit the theater in a different way,” said Andrew Cupo, the school's theater stagecraft teacher and drama club advisor.

Cupo is at the FAC an average of 20 to 25 hours a week.

Backstage, the dressing rooms and costume room have all been organized, cleaned and painted. What used to be sagging makeup tables in the dressing rooms are now flawless marble counters surrounded by crisp white walls.

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“The dressing rooms are beautiful, but the white concerns me,” said actress Lauren Boley who has been a part of drama club for two years.

With all the heavy makeup that stage lighting requires, stains are a real risk. Because of the money put into the renovations, Cupo has banned food anywhere backstage, except for the green room, on stage and in the auditorium.

Most cast and crew members are not excited about this new limitation seeing how the week before a production is put on they are constantly at the theater.

Formerly a location for small productions only, the black box is now considered a flex stage.

“We can do anything, we could have seating on all four sides, on three sides or on one side, it just depends on what we want to do,” said Cupo.

For a building that has been through everything from classic musicals like Footloose to rowdy shows such as Peter and the Starcatchers, the Fine Arts Center has survived and thrived but the recent rehaul has only exacerbated the beauty that used to hide behind faded walls and dusty floors.

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Taking over Janey’s Coffee House once again, Literary Magazine hosted their seventh annual latte poetry event on the night of November 7.

“We try to encourage kids to submit their work,” said Lori Hart, adviser, “so if they come to this cool poetry event, and they hear people reading their poems, it’ll inspire them to submit.”

And inspire them it did. Starting out with twelve entries, more and more poets began signing up on the spot, ending in a total of 18 readings.

This was one of the higher turnouts Literary Magazine has seen, typically the average is approximately ten to fifteen readers.

“I always think it’s a really good success because we get people to come and express what they like doing, what they’re passionate about,” said Logan Larkin, president.

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LaVigne, determined which was the best of the night. Once they reached an agreement, the winner was announced and won the prize of taking home half of the money raised that night.

“It was a little nerve racking at first, but now I’m glad I did it, because I was just surrounded by people who like the same things,” said Kiera Riley, a junior who read two pieces.

This year’s winner was Maja Pierce, a sophomore, for her piece entitled ‘Fight or Flight.’

Though most readers choose to perform their original poetry, Hart encourages those who write short stories or other literature to read as well.

“It was so cool to see so many people I knew showcasing their amazing writing or musical abilities that I would have had no idea about otherwise. Sitting around with your friends with a hot drink is always fun too,” said Annie Sogaard, a sophomore who has been in attendance

for two years now. “Seeing everyone reading their work and singing little songs made it 100 percent worth it.”

Besides poems being read, there were musical performances by Sara Windom, Mia Gilling and Kate Rosenbaum, all juniors. The songs, however, were not judged.

This is the seventh time Literary Magazine has hosted the event, and it has always taken place at Janey’s Coffeehouse in Cave Creek.

For those who missed their opportunity to perform their pieces last Monday, Literary Magazine will be hosting their first monthly event called Third Thursdays on the 17th of November. Third Thursdays will be held in the lecture hall each third Thursday of the month, where poets will be reading their work during lunchtime.

“Third Thursdays gives more people the opportunity to read poetry,” said Hart.

Admission is one dollar or a submission to Literary Magazine.

AT THE ANNUAL LATTE POETRY EVENT, BLAKE BRADSHAW, a sophomore read her original poem entitled “A Patriarchy of Gods, of Men.”

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Whether it be a catastrophic

Keeping it long or cutting it short, both guys and girls are straying from the norm.

BULLYING IN THE DIGITAL AGE Cyber bullying has grown quickly as a national problem that future First Lady Melania Trump hopes to resolve

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By ANNALEE BARNETT g sports editor

YBER bullying, the act of bullying another person

through the use of technology, has become a problem in our country that soon-to-be First Lady, Melania Trump has chosen to be her cause for the next four years.

According to the Cyberbullying Research Center, approximately half of all students have been bullied online, and the other half have participated in cyberbullying. The students that have participated or even seen cyberbullying on the internet often don’t even know who the bully is.

“I knew people that were really nasty towards girls over social media and just seeing them being mean to people... my mom didn’t want that for me,” said Tayler Markland, a junior. Markland has abstained from all forms of social media due to the online bullying crisis.

However, it is not exclusive to young people as seen on social media networks like Twitter and Facebook. Adults are fully capable to contributing to the cyberbullying problem as seen in the past couple of months due to the heated presidential election.

Soon-to-be First Lady Melania Trump announced in November that her time in the White House will be dedicated to preventing cyber bullying in schools around the country.

“Technology has changed our universe, but like anything that is powerful, it can have a bad side. Children and teenagers are fragile. They are hurt when they are made fun of or made to feel less in looks or intelligence,” said Melania Trump.

In her speech, she emphasized the importance of her campaign.

“It is never okay when a 12 year old boy or girl is mocked, bullied or attacked. It is terrible when that happens on the playground. And it is absolutely unacceptable when it is done by someone with no name hiding on the internet.”

Trump also said she would campaign for women’s rights while in the White House. In previous interviews, she also talked about working with diseased children. However, her focus will be on cyberbullying.

“I feel like Michelle Obama’s campaign was important, but I also feel like cyber bullying would

“It is never okay when a 12 year old boy or girl is mocked, bullied or attacked.

It is terrible when that happens on the playground.

And it is absolutely unacceptable when it is done by someone with no name hiding on the internet.”

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Recently, many guys have been spotted growing out their hair, while girls have been seen doing the exact opposite.

Some guys, like Mark Lauch, a science teacher, just like long hair more than a shorter look.

“Personally, I like it longer rather than shorter. It just seems more natural to me,” said Lauch.

Since the trend is just coming back, odd stares are a part of Lauch’s everyday life.

Many people are still not used to seeing boys with their hair past their shoulders.

“At work a lot of people think I look like a girl when I have it up, and some even mistake me for one,” said Lucas Mark, a junior.

Men who keep their hair long also risk criticism. Hearing mean remarks has happened before.

“I was asked to cut it for a consulting job in 2002, which I did. Funny thing. The company owner had a very respectable hair cut, but was one of the most dishonest persons I have ever had the pleasure of working for,” said Lauch.

On the other hand, girls, like Sada Tubbs, a senior, are shortening their hair, which is often more common for males.

“I’ve gotten really positive feedback. I think a lot of people think it’s cool because it’s not something a lot of girls do,” said Tubbs.

Often times the real reason behind cutting hair or letting it grow is because of how low maintenance it is.

“Not a lot of girls have short hair, they mostly have it long so I just wanted change.

I’ve never had short hair until now. It is a lot less of a hassle,” said Alexa Hokanson, a senior.

world war, or a killer pair of bell bottom jeans, history has a funny way of repeating itself.

Trends from decades past take their place in modern fashion, heavily influencing the way people dress themselves today.

What goes around comes around, and fashion is no exception. Stylists draw inspiration from past designers regularly and make pieces that were widely popular decades ago just as exciting once again. This recycling of old trends has been taken on by worldwide fashion kingpins such as Prada, Yves Saint Laurent, and Marc Jacobs.

“I feel like people draw influence from multiple decades. And I think you’re seeing people’s fashion from all different eras, like everything from the sixties to the seventies and the eighties, especially, and maybe now it’s the nineties,” said Jacob Bombaci, a history teacher.

Revival of decade fashion has been going on for, well, decades. In 2016, ‘90s fashion in particular is on the radar. The current trends, such as chokers, Doctor Martens boots, flannel, denim jackets, crop tops and scrunchies take center stage, but it is not their first time in the spotlight.

“I definitely know that things like chokers and jean jackets or denim have come back, as well as chunky shoes and overalls. I’m thinking that layering might come back along with plaid skirts and turtlenecks might get bigger,” said Julia Smutny, a junior.

Just because ‘90s fashion is all the rage right now does not mean it’s the only decade impacting fashion. Clothes and accessories ranging back to the ‘50s have woven their way

into the genius of many designers.

Trends from the ‘50s include fur coats, circle skirts, pastel colors, polka dots, and the infamous Danny Zuko-esque greaser look. Women’s fashion in the ‘50s aimed to be more modest, but it was one of the first decades where fashion really took off and more people began to express themselves through their clothing.

The ‘60s brought forth a whole new level of fashion, gracing the world with trends such as the mini skirt, psychedelic patterns, fishnets, skinny pants, and much more. This was the first decade where women began wearing pants.

Borrowing from the boys was big, men’s suits were taken on by women and the rise of the power suit began. Men also began to break fashion norms and going toward a more rebellious look with military style, skinny pants, and boots.

There was also the rise of hippie style, giving way to different textures and fabrics.

“Velvet is beautiful, silk and suede as well.

Fabrics are the number one thing you should pay attention to when you’re dressing,” said Riley Debellis, a junior.

The ‘70s introduced a wave of different and unique styles. Hippy, disco, punk, and bohemian all grew and sometimes intermingled with each other to create a truly eclectic style. Earth tones, bright prints and patterns, suede, fringe, high waisted pants, and bell bottoms jeans were some of the few iconic trends of the decade.

‘80s and ‘90s fashion build off each other. Animal print, crop tops, power suits, scrunchies, floral dresses, platform shoes, mom jeans, and overalls are all making a comeback in 2016 and 2017. ‘90s fashion in particular has made the biggest impact on the typical dress of young people.

The newest trends are also beginning to transition into early 2000s style as well. Such as jean on jean and bucket hats.

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Zamora, a junior, wears a windbreaker and mom jeans staple items in past decades.

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Ugrace haycraft-mckee As the holiday season rolls around, so does the question, what one should give their significant other.

“I always try not to spend more than fifty or a hundred, if it’s thoughtful, the price doesn’t really matter,” said Josie Brzenk, a senior.

Thoughtful gifts that do not break the bank are surprisingly easy to come by. For him, a sweater of his favorite sports team, or a basket of his favorite candies is easy, accessible and appreciated. Other, slightly more expensive gifts could be video games that he has had his eye on for a while.

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Something funny to give is the Man Crate. While requiring a bit more money, this is a personalized wooden crate with combinations like pizza grilling equipment.

“I usually make a budget with my girlfriend, but I definitely went overboard last year,” said Austin Cordero, a senior.

There are timeless gifts for her, which include things like earrings, a necklace or perfume. Some shops like Urban Outfitters offer stocking stuffers, which are affordable, small gifts like a binge watch survival kit or fragrant candles.

Useful, stylish gifts can be wallets, a cross-body bag or even a new phone case.

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his hair long, while Sada Tubbs, a senior, cuts her locks short.

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To make a personal gift, you can hand paint a coffee mug or give her string lights with clips on them. Print out nice photos of the two of you and clip them on, then hang them in her room.

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Honors dance company prepares for next week’s politically themed show

Wage change

By emma Russello g staff writer

The passage of Prop 206 in November means that the minimum wage will gradually increase from $8.05 an hour to $12 an hour by 2020.

The purpose is to ensure that more families can meet their basic needs, increase the amount of money being spent, and decrease poverty in Arizona.

Not only will the wage increase, but there will be a requirement of 40 hours paid sick time for employees in businesses with more than 15 employees, and 24 hours for employees that work among fewer than 15 others. The number of situations that are considered sick time is also broadened in the proposition.

According to Ballotpedia, Stephanie Vasquez, owner of Fair Trade Cafe said, “Almost half of Arizonans can’t earn paid sick days to care for themselves, or an ill family member. Families are left with impossible choices, go to work and potentially infect others, or risk a portion of a much-needed paycheck.”

Every county in Arizona voted in support of Prop 206, except for Graham with 55.8 percent voting no. Statewide, 58.9 percent voted yes, and 41.1 percent voted no, according to cnn.com.

Officials in support of the proposition include United States Representative Ann Kirkpatrick, Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, and other Democratic officials. The argument for this proposition is that people with families who work full time at a minimum wage job should be able to put food on the table, pay mortgages, medical bills, and whatever is necessary to be able to keep their family healthy.

“I think that it is good, particularly for teenagers who are working, who don't have their career established yet, but it's also good for people who can only find minimum wage jobs to make more than eight dollars an hour,” said Louise Rochford, a marketing teacher.

On the other side, officials and organizations like United States Senator John McCain, and the Arizona Restaurant Association, are not in support of this proposition. The argument is that it will decrease employment, and increase prices for consumers, encourage more electronic implementation, put Arizona at a competitive disadvantage, and it does not fit the difference in cost of living between rural and urban areas.

“I think it's good because you are giving people an opportunity to make more money and perhaps provide for themselves better, but the downside is you're forcing employers to not meet performance standards but just wage standards set by law, which, in a free enterprise environment, can be dangerous,” said Steven Mitten, a history teacher.

There are many split views about this new minimum wage in Arizona, but more than half voted for it to change. Students who work at jobs that pay minimum wage will be getting paid more starting in 2017, but there will be less jobs available due to employers having to downsize, according to ballotpedia.org.

“I think that the passing of Prop 206 will hurt a lot of small businesses in Cave Creek especially, and some might even go out of business. Also, the prices of regular items I buy will most likely go up, so that’s kind of disappointing, because people who don’t even work a minimum wage job, will still have to pay more for things,” said Naomi Marc, a junior.

The next three years will be an adjustment for Arizona, and employers will have to prepare accordingly. The breakdown of the gradual increase in wage will be $10 an hour in 2017, $10.50 an hour in 2018, $11 an hour in 2019, and $12 an hour in 2020.

After 2020, the minimum wage would increase according to the average cost of living, according to ogletreedeakins.com.

Tipped employees will be required to make a minimum of $3 less an hour, than the minimum wage.

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Every year, Falcon Dance, the honors dance company, puts on a show in December at the Fine Arts Center.

The theme for the show changes each year and every dance performed reflects the theme in one way or another.

This year’s theme is Political movement.

“All the dances are about issues that a voter would consider when in the voting booth,” said Elissa Ericson, Falcon Dance company teacher.

In past years, the themes have included the seven deadly sins and virtues, astronomy and constellations, the music of the Beatles, prison, and other topics. This year, the theme relates to modern day issues that people face every day, which is what makes it different from past years.

“I think this show has a lot more meaning behind each dance and each piece represents a problem or a good part of our society. So all of the dances have their own little story in a way and are extremely diverse as far as style and music,” said Ariana Heiner, a senior company dancer.

Some of the topics covered in the show include refugees, the wall, and homelessness, all common issues

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that are prominent in modern politics.

“The theme is interesting because it’s a show that deals with problems in the country and today’s world,” said Jessie Stevenson, a senior company dancer.

There is much more that goes into a dance show then what is merely displayed on stage. The dancers rehearse during school as well as after school in order to prepare for the show. All of the hard work that is put into preparing for the show pays off when the dancers step onto the stage.

“I love getting to see the dances unfold on stage with costume and lighting. The dances really come to life once all the technical elements are included,” said Ericson.

Many people contribute to the dance show, including choreographers. Ericson, Haley Vago, Elizabeth Lincoln, and Lori Hart choreograph dances for the show every year, along with graduates from Cactus Shadows like Marty Nagle. Guest choreographer Ricky Maloof also comes each year to create a hip hop piece.

Tickets to the show on December 15 and 16 are $5. The show starts at 7 p.m. at the Fine Arts Center.

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“The avocado is a tree that is native to south central Mexico and it is classified as a member of the flowering plant family called Lauracea. Avocados are interesting because they are cool and also smooth. I have a brother in fifth grade and that relates to avocados because he looks like an avocado. I have a mission to save avocados because there is an avocado oppression. I am going to fight until avocados are apart of the human kind, avocados are people too.”

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“High School is great because it’s awesome. I’ve been a freshman for a semester, I like it, because people can drive you. You can be like, ‘Eh can I get a ride?’ and people are always like, ‘yeah.’ There’s a lot of weird freshman here. I always hug everyone, I like it because it’s my thing. I like hugging. I hug everybody, all the time.

Except if you start the hug and I don’t want the hug, but if i start the hug, that’s cool.”

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“I try to get my work done on time and try to make sure no one pushes me over the edge because I do have a short temper. It’s been hard to manage my temper in my fourth block, because there are a lot of annoying guys in it. I am excited to see my family from New York and Colorado during winter break.”

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AZ StAte FAir 1. Above The horizon. Carnival rides at the state fair spin fair goers in every which way.

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4. openinG niGhT on October 7, general admission before 5 p.m. was only $2.

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5. wheel in The Sky. The ferris wheel is the fair’s famous attraction that can be seen on the city sky line.

CHEERING ON THE TEAM seniors, Daniel Witkop, RJ Sirota and Jordan Behm, hold their hands up to inspire luck before the kick off.

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