Maddie Howard 2017 Portfolio

Maddie Howard 2016-2017 Portfolio

MADELINE HOWARD

MADELINE HOWARD 9767 E. Addy Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 maddie.howard99@yahoo.com (949) 330-9862

May 21, 2017

9767 E. Addy Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 maddie.howard99@yahoo.com (949) 330-9862

OBJECTIVE

Journalist/editorial position utilizing excellent writing, organizational and creative skills SKILLS · Excellent command of the English language and experience in article writing and proofreading

Ms. Lori Hart, CS Press Advisor Cactus Shadows High School

· Organized, efficient, responsible, and multi-task oriented · Team player with proven leadership abilities

5802 E. Dove Valley Rd. Cave Creek, AZ 85331

EXPERIENCE Spotlight Editor, CS Press, Cave Creek, AZ,

August 2016- Present

· Created monthly spreads for CS Press Spotlight section

Dear Ms. Hart,

· Take pictures and write content for assigned articles · Proofread articles and provide edits for team members prior to publication

I am writing to apply for an editorial position for the CS Press Newspaper 2017-2018 school year.

Staff Writer, CS Press, Cave Creek, AZ,

March 2016- May 2016

· Researched, reported and wrote two to three articles per month

I’m most interested in becoming editor for the Creeker section and feel my current experience writing, editing, and proofreading for the Spotlight section of CS Press has given me the skills I need to succeed in this editorial position. In addition to my newspaper experience, I am also a team player and motivated creative multitasker with great written and verbal communication skills.

· Took pictures for assigned articles · Proofread articles and provide edits to articles prior to publication Proofreader, The Vertical, St. Augustine FL 2015-2016

I believe I would be an asset to the CS Press newspaper editorial team. I have been a dedicated member of the CS Press newspaper for the past year and would love the chance to continue working in a leadership role with our nationally recognized high school newspaper. This role would provide me the ideal opportunity to expand my editorial skills and contribute to the continued success of the school newspaper.

I hope we can connect soon to see if you agree that my qualifications seem to be a match for the position. If so, I hope to schedule an interview at a mutually convenient time.

Aug. 2015-March 2016

· Proofread articles for monthly school newspaper EDUCATION Cactus Shadows High School, Cave Creek, AZ, General Studies

March 2016- Present

Nease High School, St. Augustine, FL, General Studies

Aug. 2014-March 2016

AWARDS Best All Around Attitude, CS Press May 2017

Sincerely,

Certificate for Best Newbie, CS Press May 2016

REFERENCES Mrs. Bourquin, The Vertical Newspaper, Nease High School, St. Augustine, FL Mrs. Hart, CS Press, Cactus Shadows High School, Cave Creek, AZ

Madeline Howard

Sedona, Arizona

San Clemente, California

Self Evalutaion Compared to last semester, I feel like my creativeness in the aspect of designing my pages has gotten a lot better. I still need to learn how to do some certain things that can make my page look more professional. Adamson has helped me a lot with my pages both semesters this year, but I really want to improve on not needing as much help on things for my page. I know that there will probably may be some bumps in the road along the way with designing a page, but I want to get my page done without as little help as possible. I feel like this will make me get my pages done quicker and more efficient. I am going to make this my main design goal for next year.

As for a deadline point of view this semester, I feel like I got most of my work done on time. I think that there was only a couple occasions (if I remember correctly) that I had not gotten my first draft done on time. For my next year’s deadline goal, I want to not procrastinate on getting my interviews done and to get all of my drafts completed on time.

As the second semester went on, the new staff was getting better and better. Most of them were getting their stuff done on time and that was making it easier to design my pages. I found that it was easier to work with the staff as well because they were getting better at writing their stories. The editors are still continuing to work as a team just like first semester. Even when we don’t agree on somethings, like the group editorial for example, we try to see the others point of view and find an equal point between everyone.

Being an editor for a second semester, I have pretty much gotten to know all the journalism ethics. The result of a student plagiarizing is the same as last semester, they have the chance of getting kicked out of the class. The goal of our newspaper is to the nothing, but the absolute truth about the news and the things that that are going on around our community.

I feel like my dedication to the newspaper was better this semester. I wanted to make sure that my pages and the paper as a whole would come out in the best shape that it could be. However, I still want to work on volunteering for things if anyone needs any help on their pages or their articles, or to even work on something that no one else wants to do.

There weren’t many hardships this semester that really stood out to me that much. The only thing that I would get stressed out about sometimes would be when I would have a lot of articles to proofread and get ready for layout. I would feel a sense of stress sometimes because I feel like I wouldn’t edit them good enough, but when that happens, I just take a break and come back and reread everything to make sure I didn’t miss and errors. Overall, this semester has been a great one and I’m so excited to spend my senior year as an editor on the CS Press.

Cave Creek, Arizona

Reflection #2 The spread that I would consider my most notable work would be the February issue. I really liked all of the stories that were on my pages that issue. I feel like they all looked really well next to eachother and they were also written pretty well. My favorite part about the spred would be the page with the sunlaand story. It all looks really appealing and I think it had a look that would entice the reader to read it. It would bring the reader in with the picture and the setup of the headline and the story. Another favorite thing about this page would be the Valentine’s Day playlist by Mia. It was designed really well and it made a cute feature for the page. The only really hardship that I came across while designing this page was the new teachers article by Izzy. She was new and she had some erros throighput this article that needed some changes. Once I finished making those changes, with the help of Ms. Hart, the article turned out pretty well. All in all, this was my favorite spread becuase the theme was really cool and almost all the stories went really well together.

Big Bear, California

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“I really like photography and working out. I like to be fit and the best me I can. Also, I really like reading now, not really school material, but personal reading. I take pictures of landscapes, around the city, and downtown area. I started a website, which I have not been able to get into yet becaue school is picking up, but it is about the photography I have taken, and trying to get it out there to be noticed and sell it to people. Some of my daily routines is going to the YMCA and the gym.”

DAMON URBAN, a junior

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10-12 “I’m a barista at Starbucks up in Carefree, it’s nice working there. I am the closing shift, so there’s not a lot of customers to deal with. I am also working on a short story in creative writing.

It is about this super villian who has to team up with the superhero to defeat this ultra evil corporation. The story is coming along well, there is going to be a lot of snark in it because the lead is really sarcastic, kind of like Deadpool. I also draw a lot, mostly stuff from shows I watch.”

KATRINA WALSH, a junior

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ARABIAN HO RSE SHOW With over 2,000 horses being shown, the 62nd horse show will be taken place at WestWorld of Scottsdale.

General Admission: $10, $7 for seniors and military, and children under 12 are free.

RENAISSAN CE FE STIVAL A event full of entertainment, anything from jousting knights on horseback to comedy acts only at the Renaissance Festival. This event will be taking place on every Saturday and Sunday from 1o a.m. until 6 p.m.

CRUSH ARIZONA MUSIC FESTIVAL At the Rawhide Event Center in Chandler, this will be the 8th annual Crush festival. This festival is 18 and older. Doors open at 5 p.m. and goes until 2:30 a.m.

CHINESE WEEK FESTIVAL Celebrate the year of the Rooster at Margaret T. Hence Park for 3 days filled with Chinese culture. This festival includes, Chinese history, food, entertainment, and arts.

P HX V EGAN FEST This year's fest will feature some of the best vegan restaurants, drinks, personal care, and clothing items.

There will also be more vendors to check out and 2 stages of live music.

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Taking place at the Heard Museum, this hoop contest consists of many different people who are showing their culture through the colorful and athletic sport of Hoop Dancing.

General admission is $18 and it goes from 9:30 a.m. unit 5 p.m.

“I am really into music, I spend most of my time trying to find new songs to listen to. Also, I really like going to music festivals. I will be going to the University of Arizona next year, but I am not sure of my major. I am excited because it is going to be a different life than the one I am living now. My boyfriend, who lives in California, is actually moving out here, and is putting in a transfer request to the U of A. I also paint abstract art in my spare time. I started over the summer. I use a lot of primary colors an paint people the way I see them. I see people as, according to my art, with really big eyes and not a lot of hair.”

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JAMIE GUIDO, a senior

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OCAL band, sunlaand, is using their upbeat sound and thought-provoking lyrics to take over the music scene.

The group is comprised of Cactus Shadows juniors, Sara Windom and Michael Chmura, and Scottsdale Christian Academy senior, James Hoag. The band has only been together for over a year.

In order to properly discuss sunlaand, it is important to have some information as to how the band came to be.

“I’ve been friends with Michael since seventh grade... and I met James through the School of Rock where I took music lessons,” said Windom. Originally the group was a duo of Windom on guitar and Chmura on drums, but when they booked their first show with SWMRS and the Aquadolls, they asked Hoag to step in. This became permanent, as they all got along well.

Shortly after coming together, the group began to write and compose original music.

Now, a year later, sunlaand is going on their first mini tour. Called Winter Goth, the tour will kick off in Phoenix on February 11, and will carry on to California for four days throughout President’s Day weekend.

“I’m super excited for the show at Programme in

Fullerton because some of our friends in other bands have played there and loved it. It’s a skate shop, record store combo so I think our sound will fit in really well,” said Windom.

Presented by So Cal Indie Musicians, a California based booking company, the band will also be playing Lucky Lizard in Whittier, the Legacy Room in Chino and Doll Hut in Anaheim.

“This is a big deal for us, I mean we’ve played some big shows, but touring really feels like the next step,” said Hoag. sunlaand’s unique sound can be described as skater punk, which is a subgenre of punk music that combines catchy melodies with melancholy lyrics.

“I kind of draw inspiration from artists like Waves and FIDLAR when creating music,” said Chmura.

The group spent a lot of time and energy working on music they were eager to share.

The finished product was a six track, professionally recorded EP that was released in October of 2016. An EP, or extended play, is a compilation of music that is too long to be considered a single, but too short to be considered an album.

After the release of their original music, sunlaand’s gigs quickly grew from house shows to opening slots at

premiere shows around the Valley.

“The band has gotten a bit of recognition from popular music publications in Arizona,” said Windom. The EP got sunlaand not only in local pulications like The Phoenix New Times, JAVA Magazine, but in national Melted Magazine.

Due to the high demand of more music from their fans, Windom, Chmura, and Hoag set out to fulfill their desires. However, the following set of songs would not be produced using professional equipment in a studio.

Instead, the group would get a more authentic sound by recording, layering, and mixing their music in a makeshift studio set up in James Hoag’s second garage.

On January 22, new material was released on another EP titled Goth Grrl. The tracklist includes the song, Bummer Baby, which has become a personal favorite for both Chmura and Windom.

“My songwriting has improved since [sunlaand] has come together. I feel like the more I write, the better I get,” said Windom. sunlaand’s music is available for purchase or streaming on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music, and at sunlaand. bandcamp.com.

sunlaand gets packing for a mini tour

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The annual IB talent show was held at the Fine Arts Center on January 27th and showcased many students. The IB students hosted the show to raise money towards research into the condition called, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).

IB students have taken on the role to host this show for several years now. It all started with a former IB teacher about seven years ago when they wanted to fundraise money for a charity.

“During the first semester, the IB students and I get together and decide what cause we want to fundraise for. iThere are about twenty different roles that need to get done between posters and finding judges and finding talent. It’s mostly student driven,” said Andrew Cupo, a theater teacher.

Due to personal reasons, four math teachers left at the end of first semester. All have been replaced, and a new IB English teacher was also hired, which means there are new faces on campus.

The new teachers are Janet Wells, IB English, Erica Granedo, Algebra 1-2 and Geometry, Kristi Zeeb, Algerba 1-2 and Geometry, Bahram Deghani, Geometry, and Ryan Thomas, Algebra 3-4.

Getting a new teacher halfway through the year can be challenging for students. “I feel like we got so used to our old teacher that we don’t really understand what’s going on,” said Taylore Harvey, a sophomore.

Other students do not notice a difference from teacher to teacher.

“It hasn’t affected my academic performance because I just take notes out of the book,” said Ryan Lake, a sophomore.

Both students agree that foreign teachers, because of language issues, can be more difficult to understand, making learning in class often a challenge.

“If they come from a foreign country that doesn’t speak English, then they don’t really understand the language and they can’t elaborate on what they’re saying,” said Lake.

Classroom management can also be an issue for new teachers. Both Lake and Harvey agreed that the student body needed to treat teachers with more respect. Harvey shared that “students have been kinda rough on them [teachers] because they’re new.”

Geometry teacher Deghani, from Iran, also finds the transition challenging. “It is difficult for me teaching in a foreign country because my English is not perfect,” said Degani.

His solution was simple. “If the students studied more, my transition would become easier.”

Language difficulties aside, the teachers from foreign countries bring new ideas and diversity to the school, giving students the opportunity to learn about different cultures.

IB STUDENTS JUDGE

Auditions were held a week prior to the show.

The IB students judged each act and decided if some acts would be performed at the actual show.

The day of the show, Lori Hart, journalism teacher, Elissa Ericson, dance teacher, and Haley Vago, dance teacher chose the winners.

“The judges had a whole rubric. They were looking for talent and the overall difficulty and originality of their performance,” said Cupo.

Judges also had groups to place their results in because there was one winner for four different acts. While the show is raising money for charity, they also give money out to each winner.

“There are four categories where you can win money like best vocals, best non vocals, best act, and another one I can’t think of. I won a hundred dollars last year with my friend so we split it,” said Rachel Dutcher, a senior.

Each year, the showcase brings different talents. The acts ranged from musicians to dancers to singers that showcased their abilities.

UNKNOWN TALENTS

SINGING SOLO, Danielle Quenzler, a sophomore, stunned the crowd while singing “Fly” by Nicki Minaj.

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Madeline Howard discusses a new trend

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JANET WELLS, IB ENGLISH

ERICA GRANEDO, ALGEBRA 1-2 AND GEOMETRY

KRISTI ZEEB, ALGEBRA 1-2 AND GEOMETRY

BAHRAM DEGHANI, GEOMETRY

RYAN THOMAS, ALGEBRA 3-4

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Snip snip. A new hairstyle is slowly starting to make a comeback in 2017 and it is bangs.

Bangs have been popular since the beginning of time and have gone in and out of style continuously. The sporadic comeback has people thinking about getting with the trend and trying something different with their look.

“I love that the trend of bangs is coming back because it really gives people an opportunity to give a bold statement with their hair,” said Holland Loberg, a sophomore.

Famous actors such as Reese Witherspoon and Zooey Deschanel have gotten in on the style before it was trending.

Bangs can come in a wide range of styles such as wispy, choppy, blunt, and side swept. All of these styles can look different and unique on everyone.

“I love a bold and blunt cut bang because I feel that it gives your style more of an edgier feel,” said Loberg.

Getting bangs can be a bit tricky because it depends on how the hair is growing already. Some style of bangs may look different on others only because of the way their hair is laid out and the frame of the face.

“I prefer just straight bangs. When you have too straight of bangs, it looks really bad so you want to add some unevenness,” said Zoe Milne, a junior.

Styling bangs is pretty simple because there is only so much that can be done with them. Some styling techniques include pinning them back in a twist formation, pulling them up into a top knot bun, pulling them back into a braid, or just run a brush through them.

“It’s super easy to style bangs. I just wake up and don’t usually do much to them,” said Johna Jacobson, a spanish teacher.

Some people end up regretting bangs because of maintenance or even just the commitment of trying something new.

“I regret not growing them out when I was younger because sometimes they don’t cooperate with me in the morning or they just look bad and there’s nothing I can do about it,” said Milne.

Not only are bangs coming back for girls, but they are also making a debut for guys as well.

Man bang styles include side swept, parted, short and blunt, and regular straight bangs.

Most men style their bangs, so one couldn’t tell that they had bangs, but Zac Efron and Justin Bieber have shown off their side swept bangs before.

“Back in the day men used to have bangs, nothing too crazy, but in the past ten years or so, men have just been styling their hair up, so I feel like it would take a while for the trend to catch on,” said Jacobson.

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ASKING THE STAFF: WHAT WILL TREND IN 2017?

The birds are back in town The Wild at Heart organization rescues injured wild birds

By ANNALEE BARNETT g sports editor

LOGAN LARKIN

SARA WINDOM, A JUNIOR, and band mate, James Hoag, are preforming at one of their gigs.

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MAKING THE CUT

With the the second semester, there is an arrival of new teachers

IB students hosts the annual talent show

“It’s kind of like a high school musical moment because you find out these people have all these talents that you never even knew about,” said Gabrielle Paine, a senior and first overall winner of the show.

One of the popular categories was best vocal.

Students sang everything from covers to original songs.

“For the actual talent show I sang an original called ‘Found Myself’. It was really exciting, but I happened to fall sick on the day of the show so I was actually sick while singing,” said Kristina Solberg, a freshman and best vocal winner.

To get up in front of the crowd and the judges was very nerve wracking for some of the contestants. It takes a lot for some students to show what they can do for everyone watching.

“I was super nervous, hands were shaking. I just went out and played the piano. I did not expect to win at all, I was just doing it for fun, and I just went for the experience of being in the show,” said Luke MacGowan, a sophomore and best non vocal act.

The IB students were able to reach their fundraising goal for the chsrity that they were supporing.

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By GRACE HAYCRAFT-MCKEE g staff writer

rom finding efficient cafeteria arrangements, to offering new ways to pay for lunches, and to making food for the students, the lunch ladies in the cafeteria do it all.

Each year, the setup of the cafeteria both inside and out “The big thing was during lunch changes. This several people got year, the school together and tried decided to move everyone to one to eliminate the long lunch, which lines at the register... caused a major We wanted to make shift in the organization of it faster for students the cafeteria. so that they could “The big have their down time thing was [figuring out how after class instead of to] eliminate spending the majority the long lines at the register, of the time in line.” because once Samantha Bock, a lunch we moved to lady one lunch, there were more people to feed. We wanted to make it faster for students so that they could have their down time after class

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“I plan on attending ASU Barrett in the fall. This is my first year of doing track and I am a triple jumper, long jumper, and pole vaulter. Senior year is weird, it’s weird to know that I will be off by myself in a few months. This year has gone by fast and it’s good because I’m done with school, but it’s bad because I’m closer to leaving everything. I am looking forward to getting out of high school; seniorites is in full force and I’m not doing any homework right now, and I’m putting everything off. The worst thing about getting out of here is that I won’t see most of the people I am used to seeing once school ends. I am used to seeing the same faces everyday, but that won’t happen when I go to college. I will have to make new friends.”

“It has been a pretty stresful time, college acceptances are coming in, but I got accepted to the University of Michigan, so it’s nice to know that there is one place I can go if I don’t get accepted to somewhere else. I also applied to Emory University, University of Miami, Vanderbilt, Washington University in St. Louis, and Rice University. I apllied to these schools becasue they have great pre-med programs. This month and next month I’m going to be traveling.

I’m going to Miami to visit my brother and Costa Rica for Spring Break with the IB class.

We are going horseback riding, whitewater rafting, and to the beach.”

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instead of spending the majority of the time in line,” said Samantha Bock, who works in the cafeteria.

Another addition this year, was having students use their IDs to buy lunch. The biggest reason for this switch was to make it easier and smoother for everyone to purchase their lunch and get through the lines.

“I think it’s quicker for you guys to use the IDs. You just scan and go. It’s up to me to see what you guys are getting so I can cash you guys out and get the lines going faster. It doesn’t bother me, really, I have both the keypad and the scanner,” said Bock.

Using IDs was new and students had conflicting responses to this change. Some saw it as more of a hassle and unnecessary, but others found it to be a better process overall.

“It’s an easier way to pay for my lunch and I find that the line moves much faster. I get more time eating and less time being hangry,” said Jackie Hernandez, a junior.

The lunch ladies enjoy helping and talking with students

who pass through their lines.

They put a lot of effort into knowing what the students like to eat the most.

“My favorite part is working with all the kids, I like having fun with them. But my least favorite is when I don’t have the food for them, because I really try to come up with different choices,” said Lacy Goldstein, a cafeteria employee.

Students get along with the lunch staff at the school because they either know them outside of school or they enjoy their company in school.

“I eat outside so I only know Karen, the one with the cart.

She is always really friendly and helps me out with my hunger,” said Hernandez.

Some cafeteria employees are new this year. Some have worked in different districts and just found their way into Cave Creek. It is a new experience for a few of them.

“Working over near the tables is interesting. The boys are a bit wild, which surprises me because I don’t have high schoolers, so it’s new to me,” said Bock.

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“I just started track, so that is fun. I run distance and do shotput. I got into the University of Michigan, so I will probably be going to Michigan unless there are any other major developments. I don’t know what I am majoring yet, but it is going to be exploratory. I really love the location of Michigan, I really love the city of Ann Arbor and the school that I applied to has a bunch of different majors that are very respected across the country, so it gives me a lot of options for what I want to do.

In the fall, I will be in college, but I don’t know, I won’t join a frat, that is all I know really. Joining a frat isn’t my type of thing, it is a lot of money.”

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lunch lady, prepares meals for the students a few hours before lunch starts.

DUSTY GLADSTONE, a senior

Surfing into their ninth album

By SARA WINDOM g style editor

After a brief two year hiatus from the digital album world, Surf Curse struck back with the release of their nine track album, Nothing Yet, which made its debut Jan. 13.

The album, recorded by Andrew James MacKelvie in Los Angeles, California, and released under Danger Collective Records is, as a whole very classic Surf Curse. By that I mean the drums you cannot help but groove to, the guitar hooks that shake around in your brain for weeks after, the edgy lyrics, I could go on and on.

Even though this album is very typical for them, it is evident at first glance that Nothing Yet has some clear differences between their previous albums, Buds or the Sad Boys EP. First off, the album art itself does not look anything like the other two aforementioned. Instead of the fuzzy, straight off of tumblr vibe photo of members Nick Rattigan, singer and drummer, and Jacob Rubeck, guitarist, the album looks crisp and clean. At first when I came upon it, I actually thought it was a compilation CD for an upcoming movie. This was a clear change, and one that even transcended through the music.

The first track, Christine F, was a catchy intro piece, with more of a chant than actual singing of lyrics, “Killing my time, killing myself, killing my friends, oh man I do it again.”

It was one of those songs that you could show to a friend, and by the end of the track they would be singing along just as loud as you. Because it was an intro, the short length and repetition was a perfect build up of anticipation to the next track, Poem Generation.

This track, however, did not stand out.

The song immediately following, Strange and Kind, had me jamming though. It had all the right things, a beautiful melody, cute, nostalgic lyrics, a Dazed and Confused reference. I could definitely see myself blasting this one in the car on a Friday night.

Because Surf Curse is known for referencing films within their songs, (i.e. Heathers, Fire Walk With Me, Ponyboy) it was almost expected that they would do so again on Nothing Yet. A few songs after Strange and Kind, I found the second reference.

With a song entitled Cronenberg, it was obvious Rattigan and Rubeck were paying tribute to the horror film icon David Cronenberg. This song was fun and upbeat, but still suspenseful, with lyrics like, “cut me open.” The ending was a bit strange, with increasing speed, but overall still a good one.

The best song on the album by far, was Sleeping.

The lead was pretty, and the words were fascinating. It was soft, exposed, and Rubeck sounds truly defenseless.

Though a lot of the album was good, certain tracks had abrupt or strange endings, off putting lyrics and strange melodies that I just could not get behind. I still recommend listening to it, though, because there are some killer tracks.

Nothing Yet is available for purchase or streaming on surfcurse.bandcamp.com, Spotify, and iTunes.

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SPOTLIGHT

Dancing and singing into the new festival season

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By ZOIE LAMBESIS g staff writer

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goers have three festivals to choose from this March, Pot of Gold, Viva PHX, and McDowell Mountain Music Festival.

Each concert is held in the valley.

Every show is a different weekend in March.

“Music festivals are great because it is a good way to see a lot of bands at once” said Jacob Bombaci, a history teacher.

Prices for concert tickets are known to be expensive, but for a fraction of the price you can see multiple artists perform in one night.

“You can buy just one ticket to see a bunch of different artists instead of having to buy them all separately,” said Sophia Hancock, a junior going to Viva PHX. The atmosphere at a music festival does not compare to one at a small concert. Because there are thousands of people who attend. Viva PHX, one of the largest festivals in Arizona, with 100 bands playing in 20 different venues. The main headliners for the festival are Girl Talk, The Maine, American Football and The Drums.

The shows will take place on March 11, scattered throughout Downtown Phoenix. Tickets start at $25 and they are likely to go up. People who are attending the festival will be given a wristband that will allow them in all venues.

“It has a surprisingly great lineup for a smaller, lesser known festival,” said Hancock.

This year, Pot of Gold is being held at Rawhide in Chandler. The show starts Friday, March 17 and ends

Saturday, March 18. Some performances include, G-Eazy, Flogging Molly, Desiigner, Sublime with Rome, Death Cab for Cutie and more.

General admission tickets for a single day costs $69. Two day tickets are $130.

“I think that the tickets are much more reasonable than other festivals. You will pay more to see a G Eazy concert than you will to see him along with 4 other bands in the same day. The price is well worth it,” said Hollis Johnson, a junior planning to attend Pot of Gold.

Flume, The Skins, Chromeo, Grouplove, and more will be performing at McDowell Mountain Music Festival. The concert takes place from March 3- March 5 at Hance Park. Tickets start at $60 for a single day, and $150 for a three day ticket.

According to www.mmmf.com, “McDowell Moutain MusicFestival is a 100 percent nonprofit music festival that was established in 2004 and quickly became a musical destination for festival goers.”

For each festival general admission tickets are offered. For the dedicated fans, they have a chance to make it to the front row for a relatively cheaper price than buying tickets for one specific show.

“There’s no assigned seats so either you make your way to the front or deal with wherever you end up in the crowd. For me that’s one of the best parts, you pay the same amount and the experience is what you make it,” said Johnson.

As the season changes to spring the temperature starts to rise. Stay well hydrated and make sure to try out all the concession stands.

BLAKE BRADSHAW, A SOPHOMORE, AND LIZ ALVAR, A FRESHMAN, enjoying the McDowell Mountain Music Festival that they attended on March 3.

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MIGOS TURN THE DESERT ‘BAD AND BOUJEE’ WITH A RECENT TOUR

By KIERA RILEY g opinion editor

Taking the hip hop world by storm, Migos embark on their first tour since their single, Bad and Boujee hit number one on the charts this year. The group played three shows in Arizona, taking on Tucson on February 25 at the Tucson Convention Center and playing two back-to-back shows on February 26 at the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix.

Comprised of Quavo, Offset, and Takeoff, the trio have been up-andcoming since 2013 when Drake remixed their track, Versace.

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notable songs such as Fight Night, Look at my Dab, Pipe It Up, and Hannah Montana.

Their newest single Bad and Boujee has gained worldwide popularity circulating the internet on social media sites such as Twitter and has climbed the charts recently securing its place at number one.

The single was followed up with their newest album Culture.

Featuring artists like Travis Scott and Gucci Mane, the album consists of well-produced tracks with electrifying beats, well-crafted verses and intense energy. Culture reflects the hype of the group’s come up and also recently hit

number one on the charts.

With shows across the country, Migos are basically taking a victory lap, selling out shows left and right. One of their first shows at the Tucson Convention Center brought the fresh and exciting drive of Culture but fell short in the length of the show and the venue.

Venues heavily influence the energy of shows. In this case, the Tucson Convention Center seemed to overcompensate for the size of the crowd, making the show seem empty. Despite the large crowd for the show, the warehouse style room dwarfed the stage and the crowd.

The pale, fluorescent lighting

also deprived the crowd of the feeling of anticipation when the room goes dark and the performers grace the stage.

The only other issue was the length of the show. Doors opened at 7:30 but Migos did not take the stage until 10:30, and their set lasted a little under an hour. The group has an extensive enough discography that the show could have run a little longer.

Besides the minor details, Migos brought their all, delivering an electric performance. The setlists hit all the high notes, from their first major hit, Versace to some of the gems off Culture, like Get Right Witcha, the group nailed their top

songs and had the crowd jumping the entire time.

Unlike other rap concerts, Quavo, Offset, and Takeoff kept it authentic, rapping their verses flawlessly without leaning on backing tracks too heavily.

Migos put on a first class performance despite the unavoidable issues with the venue. The group then continued on from Tucson to Phoenix where they sold out, resulting in a second show being added.

Overall, the concert experience could have been better, but that was not any fault of the performers.

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FASHION WEEK HITS THE HEART OF NEW YORK

By MADDIE HOWARD g spotlight editor

Thousands of people flocked to the runways of the 2017 Winter and Fall collections of New York Fashion Week, which took place from Feb. 9 until Feb. 16.

Some designers that had collections walk the runway included Monse, Oscar de la Renta, Yeezy, Calvin Klein, Tory Burch, and Ralph Lauren.

These designers brought along some familiar faces like Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Naomi Campbell, and Ashley Graham. Graham was one of 27 plus sized models that took part in fashion week.

“I really like Hailey Baldwin, she’s one of the more popular ones, but I feel like she also has some unique features and she’s so pretty,” said Chloe Hislop, a senior and attendee of New York Fashion Week.

With the freezing temperatures in New York, there was a trend circulating around fur coats.

“There were so many people with fur coats on. People were even wearing pink and green ones and it was actually pretty cool,” said Hislop.

Another trend that is coming to the spotlight is the Mary Jane high heels. These heels were spotted at fashion week in high end shows, such as Marc Jacobs. The Mary Jane heels in the Marc Jacobs show also had a crystal detailed heel.

“I really like that new style of heel called the Mary Jane heel.

I feel like it’s on a lot of boots and just regular shoes and I’m glad it’s coming back,” said Ashley Kirtzstein, a senior who

attended New York Fashion Week.

While walking down the runway, some brands gave their models a little something extra to make their looks pop. In the Marchesa fashion show, some of the models sported floral headpieces to go with their outfits. Some other fashion shows included diamond-like head pieces.

“One show had really cool celestial-like head pieces that went really well with the model’s cream dresses. The whole thing was really cool,” said Hislop.

Some of the different shows also came with different environments as well. Designers wanted to create an environment that goes along with their theme for their collection. There were some shows, including one by Elizabeth Kennedy, that portrayed the runway to be a tropical theme with palm trees and bright colors to go along with her collection.

“Everything was pretty laid back since we didn’t go to the more higher end ones. There was this one show where there would be music and dancers in between each model that walked and it made the show really fun,” said Kirtzstein.

The floral trend is coming through for the upcoming Spring and Summer. Celebrities such as Selena Gomez and Blake Lively have shown off their own floral outfits as well.

“The floral trend might be a hit or miss because it does look cute on some things and than not so cute on other things,” said Kathleen Roberson, a math teacher.

With the looks on New York Fashion Week, each person who attends is able to recreate the outfit to fit their own personal style.

festival frenzy With all the music festivals coming to Arizona, Keely Doran breaks down what to wear to be comfortable all day long.

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Another staple is loose-fitting, relaxed T-shirts. Tuck it into those jean shorts. In case of bad weather or other emergencies, tie a spiffy flannel or hoodie around the waist for extra coverage.

Shoes are the foundation of every good outfit, and being such, they should be chosen with utmost care. First thing to think about is blisters. Do not opt for those adorable strappy heels. Ever. \ OLIVIA STICKEL “Myoffirst thought when I see someone in out of a survey the CSPress Staff heels is she made a mistake,” said Julian Voitek, a junior.

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Antonio Marchica, a Cactus Shadows alumnus, has started his own custom skateboard company.

“I am a bit nervous for graduation, but reality is coming soon. After graduation, I will be touring still for dance and getting this movie done. It is called Disturbia High, it is the new ‘Step Up’ series and will be in theaters in 2018. I’ve been part of the Jabbawockeez crew, and I’ve been doing that for a while. I’ve been with them for about nine to ten months. I have a twin that goes here too and the teachers get confused a lot. I have a few tattoos, I have a dream catcher, which means follow your dreams and ambitions. I have ‘Child of God’ written in Chinese and then I have a cross that represents my Grandma and Grandpa’s passing date. ”

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star running back to businessman, Antonio Marchica is a jack of all trades.

Marchica, a Cactus Shadows alumnus, who now attends Arizona State University, recently founded Desert Cruiser boards.

Desert Cruiser Boards specializes in custom long boards, and cruisers.

The company is run by Marchica, who works in conjunction with two of his fraternity brothers, Trevor and Jando.

“Having my own business is something I've always wanted, and now that it's actually becoming a reality, doesn't even seem real. It's great, I can work my own hours, don't have to take orders from anyone, and can do something I actually love doing,” said Marchica.

Marchica makes handcrafted long boards, cruisers, and mini cruisers all varying in prices.

“Handmade boards aren't very common, and I happened to notice that one of my friends was riding one. I asked him how much he paid for it and it was something ridiculous like $250 so I figured I'd join the industry, making my boards affordable and better quality,” said Marchica.

KONNOR IOVINO, a senior

“Upcoming graduation is the best part of senior year, but other than that, absolutely nothing. I am going into the Navy for many reasons: to own a Cadillac (the really fancy model) before I am 42, tuition assistance, and to travel. In the Navy, I am going to be an intelligence specialist. I got offered this job because I got a good enough score on the ASVAB and I did not fail my depth perception test. I also want to interrogate people.

During Spring Break I went to the zoo and slept a lot. I currently work at the Harkins at Scottsdale and 101.”

Likewise, Marchica first gained exposure to the art of woodworking at a young age.

“I started making boards with my step dad when I was younger. I learned how to work with power tools, wood, spray paint, all that stuff from him,” said Marchica.

The boards themselves are made by using high quality ply wood from local wood stores around the valley. After purchasing the supplies, next comes the hand carving of each board, which is one of the more difficult parts of the process due to the need of high precision and accuracy. The majority of the supplies are purchased wholesale, and Desert Cruiser Boards is in the process of picking one main company to order from.

“I think it’s really cool how he’s making longboards from scratch and coming up with the designs,” said Michael Marchica, brother of Antonio Marchica.

After each board is cut, holes are drilled for the wheels and other parts to be added. The last and final step is to design and sand each board.

“Each board has a unique design that is inspired by anything from places I visited to, to random objects or patterns. Colors also play a big part

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in designing the boards. We choose them based on the stain of the board,” said Marchica.

In the future, Marchica has contemplated going on shows like Shark Tank to gain exposure for his business, but presently he is focusing on gaining traction locally.

“I would recommend for him to try to get a connection with store and really getting people using his products. Sending his products out to other people might be helpful too, or even if people could endorse it… He needs to create a network of people that can really help him,” said Louise Rochford, a marketing teacher.

In efforts to get his brand’s name known, Marchica has created an instagram, where he features the boards he has made.

“Things that really set products apart from each other is what is current, you have to know the trends. You also have to consider what is going on with the economy, you can't overprice your product. Also being aware of your competition and target market is important,” said Rochford.

More information on Desert Cruiser boards, can be found on instagram @ ASHLEY PELKOSKI, an Arizona State student and model, poses with desertcrusierboards, or at desert- one of Desert Crusier’s Longboards called “The Flower”. cruiserboards.com.

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JULIA DEDE, a senior

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“I like to chill out and I also enjoy lifitng. I cook pizzas at PizzaFarro’s, it’s pretty good.

I go to Mountainside Fitness because I like lifting, but yeah just like chill out, and that’s about it. Right now I’m shuffled on a beat, but I’ve been listening to Drake’s new album, More Life, it’s pretty good. During Spring Break, I went on some hikes, went to downtown Scottsdale and hungout at the Marriott. I didn’t go to Mexico, but I should have. Junior year is going pretty good, kind of rough because you have to get all of your stuff done. It’s the last 8 weeks, so may as well chill.

I take regular classes, nothing special. I like to strive higher once in awhile. I would just like to say, let’s go Cactus Shadows, let’s get more wins. Like wins in general, just wins, we are going to be winning, so let’s get more wins. ”

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A tale as old as time is told again in live action with Disney’s reboot of their classic Beauty and the Beast. Directed by Bill Condon, the film is a remake of the Academy Award winning family favorite of the same name that was released 25 years ago, in 1991. The movie bears an accomplished cast, including Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as Beast, Josh Gad as LeFou, Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts, and other well-known stars.

Perhaps the most memorable aspect of the original film was its score, as some may not know, it even won the Academy Award for Best Original Score and Best Original Song for its title song. That taken into account, the audio for the new movie was incredible. Emma Watson's voice is simply breathtaking and is perhaps unmatched by the cast. That being said, all of the cast- even the unsuspecting comedian Josh Gad- could sing in tune.

Emma Thompson covered the title song extremely well, and I actually like her as Mrs. Potts better than the original. When it comes to the actual songs sang in the movie, the production team, sadly, left out

Human Again. Human Again is personally my favorite song of the movie, and it is arguably the most important song, as it shows that the staff of the castle have hope and believe that the curse will be broken. It also explains how the castle becomes clean and energizes the film, as it is played at the midpoint.

The main reason why I loved this movie so much was the sheer beauty of it. The animation has come far, very far, from what was once possible, and this film is proof. Every talking object (the staff of the castle turned household item) has a face, and a believable one. The best part of the animated items is Lumiere, who the producers gave a human body. I love this because it truly makes him feel like a real person. Talking objects aside, the landscape in the movie is so colorful and believable for it being a magical castle in an imaginary part of France. The production team must have take into account every possible detail to make this movie as real-looking as possible, and that should be appreciated.

Not only was the animation incredible, but the wardrobe. It can be related to

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ARDS, an English teacher, interacts with his students by making sure that they understand the lesson being taught.

Seniors in the Drama Club get ready to put on their “One Acts” show.

By MAGGIE MORANT g staff writer

Drama Club students are gearing up to put on their entirely student-run One Acts as opening night nears. The One-Act plays are chosen, staged, directed, and performed by students. These plays give seniors in Drama the chance to showcase their accumulated skills in a final farewell to high school theater.

About a month ago, senior students involved in the club began to hold auditions to select their actors for their final project.

“We’ve had senior one acts being directed [here] for about 25 years,” said Andrew Cupo, the faculty administrator of the Drama Club.

Though he is normally a hands-on teacher, Cupo shifts into the passenger seat to ensure that the productions are entirely student run. By doing this, he allows his seniors to take on the full creative freedom and responsibility that comes with directing a play. But, he is always there to offer advice and provide insight to those who need it.

“I always tell my directors and actors to make sure that they take these productions seriously, and that they don’t slack off,” said Cupo.

One of the senior who will be debuting her directorial skills will be Bella Affronti. Affronti has been involved in the Drama Club for three years, and starred in this year’s production of Little Women.

She will be co-directing a play about a girl whose friends take her through time to mend her recent heartbreak with fellow senior Riann Johnston.

“A challenge I’m afraid of is running out of ideas, but I’ glad that I’m co-directing with [Johnston], so the ideas will never end,” said Affronti.

Johnston has been involved with the theater program for 4 years, and has worked on many projects ranging from one acts to the yearly play or musical. She is excited for the one act she and Affronti are doing because of the cast and crew who are working on it. Because the group consists of seasoned performers, there is a certain level of professionalism in the production.

“There is a mutual understanding between the cast and crew that we have only have a certain amount of time to create this production, so we all do our part to make sure we get what need to do done,” said Johnston.

Affronti believes the most exciting part of directing the one act will be seeing the finished product. She feels grateful that she is able to work with great people in her production, and is looking forward to show off her team’s hard work on opening night.

“Theater is important to me because it brought me out of my shell, and I made lifelong friends being in Drama Club,” said Affronti.

Johnston also feels that being involved in theater has been beneficial for her high school experience.

“I have loved theater and I definitely encourage people to do theater because it builds confidence, personality, and it gives you a huge opportunity to kind of discover yourself,” said Johnston.

The senior one acts will be performed on April 27 and 28, with tickets costing $5. Much like the student dance show, there will a series of matinee performances during one school day, where teachers can bring their classes to watch.

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The end of an era: Mr. Richards’ goodbye

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The beginning of every school year brings a new group of students who will experience the “pow” of Ronald Richard’s English class. But not next year. Come May, Richards will be leaving Cactus Shadows to move to San Diego.

“I remember I used to think he was terrifying,” admitted Ryan Pogemiller about the first weeks in his class. But students quickly learn that Richards cares about each of them, and works hard to teach them the tools to write and think critically.

“I still use everything he taught me including his essay formula, TS, CD, CM, CM, CD,” said Pogemiller. “He is probably my favorite teacher ever.”

Richards, who taught at Sonoran Trails before coming to the high school, is known mainly for his passion in the classroom. He chose teaching over other careers because of his love for the profession.

“I can’t think of another job that I would do for free because that’s how much I love teaching. That’s something important for kids to know.

Think of a career or something that you would love to do so much that you would be willing to do it for free and that would be your career choice,” said Richards.

Students in Richards’ classes have had a unique learning experience because of the warm and welcoming atmosphere he created in his class.

Instead of finding their teacher in front of the room at the white board, they

may find him teaching dance to demonstrate the correct way to write a body paragraph structure. That’s just the way Richards rolls.

“The biggest life lesson he taught me was just kindness. He just modeled it everyday with his actions and showed us that judging others is so unnecessary and that a little kindness goes so far,” said Katie O’Connor, a junior.

For Richards, being a teacher has also shown him qualities that he did not realize when he started teaching. He enjoys working with teenagers because they keep him in synch with the younger generation.

“My students have taught me to have a lot more patience and have also has showed me I can learn just as much from my students as they can learn from me,” said Richards.

The teachers Richards had when he was younger inspired him to become one. However, he did not start out as a teacher. Instead, he worked for Corporate America, a financial institution. It was not until about ten years ago that he got the chance to pursue teaching.

“My wife and I were in a financially good enough position that one of us could take a step back and do what we really wanted to do. We actually flipped a coin and I won,” said Richards.

Richards uses books in his curriculum to inform his students about writing styles and what other lessons outside of English that they can learn from reading. He enjoys teaching “To Kill A Mockingbird” because the lessons in that book are still relevant today.

the Hunger Games trilogy, which had an amazing costume and makeup team who did the same as Beauty and the Beast by making each extra look original. So many, I mean hundreds of 18th century dresses and suits must have been crafted, each different, and each as stunning as the other. All of the extras looked as important as Belle herself, which is unusual but great for any movie. Same for the makeup team—each extra had beautiful makeup and that really pulled it all together. Not to be nitpicky but I would have liked to see her yellow ball gown be more aweing. It was still nice and flowy and well, yellow, but with the live-action Cinderella dress to live up to, I feel like they could have done more.

Some live action remakes are cheesy or are just plain bad, but Beauty and the Beast is an exception. Being able to watch a childhood classic with relatable and real characters makes the story really come to life. Beauty and the Beast is a must-see for anyone and everyone—even those who may have never seen the original.

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“What I hope you got out of [Mockingbird] was what I hoped you got out of the class, which was -- did you learn anything about yourself or about how you treat others?” said Richards.

In addition, Richards hopes to impact his students in a way that is less sentence structure and more how he is as a person.

“Life is not always about crossing your T’s and dotting your I’s. It’s about relationships and learning to be a good person. The most important things to me is that my students could be themselves and they didn’t feel like they were being judged and that they could speak what was on their mind and that they could learn to get along with other people,” said Richards.

Richards is moving back to teach in San Diego because his wife got a job there. “I can triple my salary moving back to San Diego, and Arizona just does not pay well,” said Richards. “Plus, my mom is getting older and my dad’s passed away and I’m an only child, so I need to be there for her.”

For many of his students, it will be tough to say goodbye to one of their favorite teachers.

“He was really impactful. He was so understanding and just is an awesome person. I’m sad that he is leaving,” said Pogemiller.

Richards promises to be back next year for the 2018 class graduation. “I will definitely be back for next year’s graduation, there’s no question.”

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IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD Maddie Howard explores personal taste and how the fashion industry caters to it.

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AS THE WEATHER GETS WARMER, THROW-

ing on a bikini and heading over to the pool is common, but this season, something new is on the rise.

One pieces are back in, and it seems that everything that was once popular in early days eventually makes it way back around into the fashion world.

Once a teenage girl's last option for their swimsuit of choice, one pieces are now being hunted down by the same audience. The suit was first seen in the 50s and is now seen in popular stores like Urban Outfitters, Pacsun, Forever 21, Pink and more.

“I like having a different type of suit that accentuates me differently than a bikini does, it's fun to mix it up,” said Haley Sterba, a junior.

Whether girls are feeling more comfortable and confident in one pieces, or they chose to wear them as a fashion statement, they will be available in stores all summer long.

“If I am swimming or out in the ocean, I prefer one pieces sometimes since they don’t fall off. I really like how secure they are and you don’t have to worry about your top or bottoms falling off,” said Taylor Frye, a junior.

Depending on the suit itself, prices can vary anywhere from $10 to $100.

“There are a lot of great places online too, I like to get mine at Southbeach Swimwear, Diane’s, and Beach Bunny,” said Sterba.

This swimwear has been known to flatter women of all sizes. Some women feel more comfortable wearing a swimsuit in public if they are wearing a one piece.

“I think they are so big right now because there are so many great styles and they work for everybody’s style and figure,” said Sterba.

The suits have been modified to be more stylish than the classic one piece. Trends that designers create like cutouts, patterns, mesh, standout colors and strap detailing have been seen amongst many.

However, after a long day in a suit that has multiple cutouts and straps, the suit can leave behind a bold tanline.

“I don’t like the one pieces with all the cutouts because your tan lines are ridiculous. So for me I like the bikinis because I like a tan, and plus getting vitamin D is a good thing,” said Danica Gianni, an English teacher.

According to instyle.com, more trends to be seen in one piece swimwear include strategically placed prints, flattering ruching, illusion mesh, and zippers.

With every new trend comes downsides. One in particular is because it is a one piece, going to the bathroom can get a little awkward. But with the right cut, size and fit, everyone can rock a one piece this summer.

Everyone has their own daily routine consisting of shuffling through the closet and trying to find the perfect outfit. Some chose their outfits without a thought to it.

However, the outfits that someone chooses has a lot to do with their personality and characteristics.

“There may be some biological aspects that people have that push them to wear the things that they do.

Also, someone might want to keep up with the norms in society and improve your status with other people,” said Chris Dodrill, a psychology teacher.

The way that people chose what they wear has to do with the way that they think. Some people are drawn to bright colors, while others tend to prefer darker shades for their clothing.

“From a psychological perspective, your dislike or like for lighter or darker colors could be programmed in your DNA, and with experience, these opinions on things can grow or decrease,” said Audrey Goman, a junior in an AP Psychology class.

Choosing what to wear also has to do with the way one wants to be seen in society. This can also impact their self esteem. According to psychologistworld.com, men are more likely to be self conscious in public with the way they dress over women.

“It is important to remember who you are and what you are comfortable wearing and try not to judge yourself so harshly if you do not look as good as you thought you did,” said Kailey McCann, a junior.

One aspect in choosing what to wear has to do with a person showing off their own identity. Most everybody wants to be accepted into society by concepts, including what they wear and how they present themselves.

However, some do not realize that they are subconciously showing their personal selves through what they chose to wear.

“I feel like people ultimately, whether they know it or not, reflect their personality through their clothing style and the way they dress,” said Goman.

The human brain can also help a person become attracted to the new things that are being presented in the fashion world. People keep up with the new trends to help stay relevant in society.

“I like to see what the trends are and if I like them, but usually I like to dress in a different unique style that I created,” said Holland Loberg, a sophomore.

As reported by welldoing.org, the way that people dress can reflect their mood on that particular day. Also, dressing a certain way can also relate back to a person’s lifestyle.

“I think style can reflect on what a person enjoys doing. For example, if someone likes art, they may dress more in an artsy way rather than a sporty way,” said Goman.

Another way a person may stray from what they usually wear to impress someone or if they attend a special occasion. For example, someone may want to dress up for an interview or down if they are going out with friends.

“There are definitely pressures from the social aspect to what you wear to these events. Getting to know the social aspect of the event before going is a good way to relate to other people,” said Dodrill.

Not only does the way a person dresses reflect who they are, but people also express themselves through ways such as tattoos and piercings. This way allows people show who they are in more of a personal way to show who someone is.

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by Russell Delgrosso. An Arizona native and first generation fisherman, Delgrosso brings never ending energy and zest to the classroom.

“Mr. Delgrosso is just a really entertaining person, especially because math can be a very dry subject, but by him making jokes all the time, it makes the class fun,” said Jordis Nevermann, a junior.

On an average day in the classroom, one could find Delgrosso, teaching a pre-calculus or calculus lesson, but with a humorous twist.

Besides his famous sayings, such as “we’re burning daylight people,” or “you can succeed,” Delgrosso’s love for life makes the classroom an environment where students can thrive.

“From the start, Mr. Delgrosso was quite the character. His energy and goofy but hilarious mannerisms made him,” said Zack Paul, a senior.

Likewise, Delgrosso inspires each student to be themselves, and to enjoy life. Each Friday, Delgrosso plays what he calls “The Friday Song” in the last two minutes of class, and then proceeds to strobe the lights while yelling “it’s Friday people.”

“I love when he plays the Friday song because it gets me into the weekend mood. It is always fun to dance around with my friends to that song,” said Nevermann.

Despite what a natural Delgrosso is in the classroom, surprisingly, he was not always involved in teaching. After obtaining an M.S. in Statistics from ASU, and a B.S. in Mathematics from NAU, Delgrosso began to delve into the fishing industry. Getting his feet wet while in college, Delgrosso knew from the very beginning that being a fisherman was a passion and dream for him.

“I am a first generation fisherman, which I am really proud of, and my son now works for me. I went up to Alaska in my college days to earn extra money, and I just fell in love with it,” said Delgrosso Most of Delgrosso’s fishing experience is self taught, through self motivation and a philosophy he

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After obtaining his fishing license and purchasing his own boat named the Donna Marie, after his wife, Delgrosso decided to put his years of college education to use. He first began teaching at Judson International School, in Paradise Valley, but has been working at Cactus Shadows for 17 years.

“I care about the kids, I want to teach them a good work ethic, and that's why I put so much energy into teaching so that my students hopefully like math a little better,” said Delgrosso.

On a daily basis, Delgrosso tries to inspire and motivate students to do their best with his mottos and stories about life.

“We truly have so much to be thankful for, I get frustrated when people whine and complain about things they don't have, if you have your health, you have 99 percent of everything.

“Three things I always say to myself and I swear by this, health, wisdom, and happiness, those are really what I live by,” said Delgrosso.

Between the two very different worlds of fishing, and teaching, the two realms combine somehow.

Whether it be managing his crew or a classroom full of teenagers, Delgrosso uses the virtues of kindness, leadership, and patience to succeed.

“Fishing and math are two completely different worlds, for one thing my crew is very motivated on the boat because they get a part of my catch; I pay them a percentage. I could do that with students in my classroom, everyone would be super motivated all the time.

But what teaching has taught me more than anything over the years is how to be patient, and I have to motivate my students in other ways that make math seem fun,” said Delgrosso.

Like any teacher, one of the most rewarding things is having made an impact on students’ life.

Delgrosso has certainly achieved this goal. In his classroom along the back wall are pictures, drawings, and letters from current students, and students from years past.

“I have so many great memories, my biggest enjoyment now is when kids come see me, like years after they graduate, and even some students who I never thought would ever do that at all, they come back and thank me,” said Delgrosso.

As any Delgrosso student knows, his main message and focus, that never wavers, is to never give up and that “you can succeed.”

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Key Club is a student-led club that teaches leadership, building character, and giving back to the community.

The club meets every Wednesday at the Holland Center next to the YMCA at 3.

"I think Key Club helps tremendously with students trying to connect more with themselves and their peers. It offers students from different schools opportunities to build friendships and meet the people of our community in a welcoming and helpful manner," said Reilly Krawczyk, a junior.

Students have a chance to learn skills that they will use for the rest of their lives in future jobs, and future relationships, such as leadership, citizenship, and pride.

“Key Club was initially a Cactus Shadows club, and then, when Mr. Dodrill quit sponsoring it, it kind of died off, and there was not a lot of interest on our campus, but there was a lot of interest in the community. So the decision was made to make it a community club, so they started meeting up at the YMCA,” said Steve Bebee, principal.

This organization is internationally acclaimed and is a part of many different high schools.

Key Club is sponsored by Kiwanis International and helps Kiwanis carry out their mission to help children all around the world.

“I think it is a great experience for students to actually go out and experience the community involvement and the different things it does. We have a

lot of other clubs and different people around our campus who are already doing that anyway, but I think it is just another avenue for students to plug in, and for all you guys who are going to college, it is another thing to put on your resume,” said Bebee.

One of the volunteer events that the club goes to is Wild At Heart, which is an animal rescue service, and owl sanctuary.

The club also helped Kiwanis with a salt river clean up, and does many fundraising events for causes like aids.

"It gives opportunities to kids to get out and help people while also teaching leadership.

Also, we get to travel and meet kids with the same passions as us throughout Arizona, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas," said Stephanie Floe, a senior and president of Key Club.

There are 36 organized districts that Key Club International is split up into, and they are defined by the state or region. This club is the largest and oldest service program for high school students in the world, with over 270,000 members, 5,000 clubs in 37 countries.

"I decided to join as a freshman just because I loved the idea of being in a lot of clubs and then once I experienced meetings and events I fell in love," said Floe.

Students of all ages are encouraged to join, and help out their community by going to volunteer events, raising money for a cause, and even running their own meetings. The students in the club elect their own president, vice president, and secretary, and there is a limited amount of adult interference.

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Marvel’s best and biggest cosmic heroes have returned once again to save the galaxy in style.

James Gunn packs even more action and heart into Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.

This edition of the Guardians trilogy involves Chris Pratt’s Star Lord learning the truth about his half alien heritage as well as the tense relationship between Zoe Saldana and Karen Gillan’s Gamora and Nebula.

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tape, compiled by Gunn, proved to be just as memorable as the last. The main song of this film is Fleetwood Mac’s The Chain, playing at all of the most important and action packed scenes.

Each of the Guardians all showed great character development while Baby Groot stole the show when he danced to Mr. Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra in the beginning.

Saldana and Gillan work well together mending their relationship after years of being tools of the mad titan Thanos. Dave

Finding the key to success

TAKING CARE, Abby Mock and Rachel Matheson, both sophomores, go on different trips around the area to help out their community with service needs.

Mock and Matheson are helping out by gardening and taking care of the enviroment.

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Bautista was exceptional as Drax, showing a fun and bombastic character compared to the hardened warrior he was in the first film. Bradley Cooper and Michael Rooker made an unlikely team up of Yondu and Rocket Raccoon that turned into one of the best scenes in the film.

Although Star Lord’s father is changed from the comic book source material, Kurt Russell did a superb job playing Ego, the living planet, a celestial god like being and Star Lord’s birth father.

The major plot twist of the

film could be seen well before it was shown, but that didn’t take away from the emotion that Pratt showed when learning the truth of the main villain.

Overall, this film was as good as the first Guardians of the Galaxy if not better, cementing the importance of the ragtag gang saving the galaxy when it needs it the most.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 shows that family doesn’t always mean the people you are related to, but the people you care about the most.

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Julian Voitek, a trilingual junior, speaks English, Julian Voitek, a trilingual junior, speaks English, Spanish, and French. His parents only speak English, Spanish, and French. His parents only speak English, but they felt that exposing him to various languages but they felt that exposing him to various languages would help him later in life. would help him later in life.

“I am going to ASU in the fall of 2017, majoring “My parents put me in Spanish immersion at Desert “I am going to ASU in the fall of 2017, majoring “My parents put me in Spanish immersion at Desert in biological sciences, and I am going to live Willow in first said said Voitek. in biological sciences, and I am going to live Willow in grade,” first grade,” Voitek. in Tempe.

I work at AJ’s Fine Foods, that’s in Tempe. I work at AJ’s Fine Foods, that’s Spanish immersion programs are are scarce in Arizona. basicallybasically all I do right now as now far as Spanish immersion programs scarce in Arizona. all I do right asschool far as school Only Only five schools statewide offeroffer them, oneone of them and stuff.and I used play volleyball and softball five schools statewide them, of them stuff.toI used to play volleyball and softball before I got a job. job,my and I work beingbeing Desert Willow Elementary. before I gotI love a job.my I love job, and Iinwork in Desert Willow Elementary. produceproduce and floral, I work lot, I love andand floral, and aI work a lot,it.

I love it.

Mandarin immersion programs are are even harder to to Mandarin immersion programs even harder I work with awesome people people and yeah.

I work with awesome andI’m yeah. I’m come by, but are found in Horseshoe Trails and Lone come by, but are found in Horseshoe Trails and Lone working working to maketomoney, because I want to make money, because I want to make money college, and I am thinking about about Mountain makein money in college, and I am thinking elementary schools.

FourFour schools statewide Mountain elementary schools. schools statewide buying abuying car. Senior hasyear been it a car.year Senior hasawesome, been awesome, it offer offer Mandarin immersion programs andand halfhalf of them Mandarin immersion programs of them beenchill super laidI back.

I only have has beenhas super andchill laidand back. only have the Cave Creek Unified School District. theinCave Creek Unified School District. four classes, the teachers havereally been really are inare four classes, and the and teachers have been The language first language someone learns is referred I’vea made a few friends, butjust I am just The first that that someone learns is referred to to nice andnice I’ve and made few friends, but I am really forward looking forward to graduating. really looking to graduating.

I will beI will be the “mother-tongue.”

According to Spanish Dict, as theas“mother-tongue.”

According to Spanish Dict, thethe to the Philippines this summer, and I will going to going the Philippines this summer, and I will “mother-tongue” languages, the same base, gen“mother-tongue” languages, withwith the same base, areare genthree weeks.

I amto going to swim be there be forthere threefor weeks.

I am going swim learned together because of their similar linguiswithsharks, whale sharks, cliff diving. erallyerally learned together because of their similar linguiswith whale and go and cliff go diving.

I think I think it is to be kind oftoscary swim with the tics. tics. it is going togoing be kind of scary swimtowith the whale they sharks, arebig, pretty big, something “French, Spanish, and English all derive from Latin. whale sharks, arethey pretty something “French, Spanish, and English all derive from Latin. like six meters.” like six meters.”

English sounds similar to Spanish, and Spanish sounds English sounds similar to Spanish, and Spanish sounds JORDAN MACK, a senior similar to French,” said Licinia Williams, a Spanish and JORDAN MACK, a senior similar to French,” said Licinia Williams, a Spanish and French teacher at BASIS Phoenix.

French teacher at BASIS Phoenix.

Desert Sun Academy, another CCUSD elementary Desert Sun Academy, another CCUSD elementary school, is the first Arizona public school to have a French school, is the first Arizona public school to have a French immersion program. An English speaking teacher immersion An and English “I work at El Encanto, and it is great. They are teachesprogram. language arts historyspeaking for the firstteacher half of the “I work at El Encanto, and itrestaurant, is great. They are great family owned and everyone teaches arts and historyteacher for the teaches first halfmath of theand daylanguage and a French speaking great family restaurant, and everyone thereowned is super nice. I have lots of friends there day and a French teacher teaches math and science for thespeaking second half of the day. there is super nice. lots of friends there and met lotsI have of people.

I work a lot, but other science“Ifor the second half of the my day.parents made me take that I spentI the first of the year going and met than lots of people. work a half lot, but other learned French because to the gym a lot, but I don’t really do that than that I spent the first half of the year going “I learned my parents take101 a class French at PVCCbecause in 7th grade and I made chose me French anymore.

I like to find cool do things to the gym a lot, but I don’t really thatto do with a class at PVCC in 7th grade and interesting I chose French 101 because it sounded the most and useful,” time, know thatthings sounds anymore.my I like to Ifind cool to stupid, do withbut I like sounded the most interesting and useful,” onthat adventures; whetherbut thatI like is like a hike, because saiditVoitek. my time,going I know sounds stupid, exploring random things.

Yesterday I went going onoradventures; whether that is like a hike, said Voitek.

In addition to French and Spanish, students on camto Spur Crossthings. trail, and hungoutI by the river. I or exploring random Yesterday went pus also speak Russian.

Ben Malkin, a junior, speaks In addition to French and Spanish, students on cammean, trail, I justand like hungout being out,by and to Spur Cross thedoing river.something I Russian, Spanish, andBen English. speak Russian.

Malkin, a junior, speaks productive.

I like being and I am not pus also mean, I just like being out, andproductive, doing something going to sit home all day and do nothing. parents from Russia and I’m a first-gen Russian,“My Spanish, andare English. productive.

I like being productive, and I am not best part of this at high school has going to The sit home all day andyear do nothing.

“MyAmerican,” parents said are Malkin. from Russia and I’m a first-gen definitely been the half day. This has definitely Immigrant parents typically speak their native, or American,” said Malkin.

The bestbeen part the of this yearyear at high school has it’s also easiest by far.

Although, most comfortable language, speak at home, which helps definitelybeen beenreally the half day.because This hasit’s definitely Immigrant parents typically their native, or to difficult really hard to been theshow easiest by far.hard Although, it’s also their children to their native which language. up,year and really to get stuff done. I’ve most expose comfortable language, at home, helps to been really difficult because it’s really hard to planning about the future, and I am excited “I learned English and Russian at the same time, but expose their children to their native language. show up,about and really to gettostuff done.

I’veI will what Ihard am going do next year.

English is obviously my primary language. I learned planningbe about the andthen I amafter excited “I learned English and Russian at the same time, but going to future, GCU, and that I will be Russian from my parents because they speak it at about what I am domy next year. I Right will now I am English going to going ASU totoget masters. is obviously my primary language. I learned home,” said Malkin. be goingchoosing to GCU, between and thenaccounting, after that I and will be finance and Russian from my parents because they speak it at going to econ, ASU to my masters. now I am butget I most likely will Right choose accounting His third language, Spanish, was the most difficult for home,” said Malkin. minor in finance andand econ, but that’s choosingand between accounting, finance and really Malkin to learn because he was taught in a structured to do.

Butwill yeah, I’m excited because I econ, buthard I most likely choose accounting Hisclassroom third language, style. Spanish, was the most difficult for had been GCU,but andthat’s whenreally I went there and minor in never finance andtoecon, Malkin In to alearn because he was taught inon a structured it seemed cool, and I can’tbecause wait to go survey of 20 bilingual students campus, they hard to do.

But yeah, I’m excited I out and classroom style. experience it.” and when I went there had never been to GCU, reported that learning a language in a classroom is more it seemed cool, and I can’t wait to go out and In adifficult surveythan of 20 bilingual students on campus, they RACHEL CHIODO, a senior being exposed to it naturally. experience it.” reported that learning a language in a classroom is more RACHEL CHIODO, a senior difficult than being exposed to it naturally.

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Spanish, Spanish, French, French, Russian, Russian, oh ohmy! my!

Humans of Cactus Shadows Humans of Cactus Shadows “My favorite thing to do is play video games.

I am more of a first person shooter kind of “My favorite do games, is play video video gamer.

I like tothing play to RPG like games.

I amFarcry more of first person shooter kind of Skyrim and 4. aI also like to hangout like to aplay games, with my video friendsgamer. and I Ispend lot RPG of time with like Skyrim and Farcry like to hangout my girlfriend.

I spend most4.ofI also my weekends at with my friends and I spend a lot time with Church. I am in the dance show and I’veoftaken my girlfriend. I spend most of my weekends at dance for two years now, and I love it. It gives Church. I am in the dance show and I’ve taken me something to look forward to. Senior year dance for two years now, and I love it. It gives has beenme a lot calmer than the others years and something to look forward to. Senior year the half days are legit.

I have athan lot of has been a lot calmer thesummer others years and camps that thislegit. summer. the I’m half doing days are I haveAfter a lot high of summer school, Icamps plan tothat work the Audi in North After high I’matdoing this summer.

Scottsdale as a Iservice tryAudi to work school, plan to valet work and at the in North my way up.

I have webbed toes, so my Scottsdale as a service valet andtoes try toare work connected theup. skin.

I plan to gettoes, a tattoo of toes a are myto way I have webbed so my dotted line and scissor because people tella me connected to the skin. I plan to get tattoo of a I need todotted cut them.

But scissor yeah, I’m pretty people stokedtell me line and because to cut them. But yeah, I’m pretty stoked about myI need webbed toes.” about my webbed toes.”

JAKE KORTHALS, a senior JAKE KORTHALS, a senior

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SPOTLIGHT SPOTLIGHT Key Club students volunteer to the community better.

Key make Club students volunteer to make the community better.

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Krawczyk, junior. alsohelp teaching Krawczyk, a junior. while also teaching leadership.

Students have a chance to Also, we get to travel and meet Students have a chance to Also, we get to travel and meet learn skills that they will use for kids with the same passions learn skills that they will use for kids with the same passions the rest of their lives in future as us throughout Arizona, New the rest of their lives in future as us throughout Arizona, New jobs, and future relationships, Mexico and El Paso, Texas," said jobs, and future relationships, Mexico and El Paso, Texas," said such as leadership, citizenship, Stephanie Floe, a senior and such as leadership, citizenship, Stephanie Floe, a senior and and pride. president of Key Club. and pride. president of Key Club.

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Key Club is sponsored by Students of all ages are Key Club is sponsored by Students of all agesTAKING are CARE, Abby Mock Kiwanis International and helps encouraged to join, and help out TAKING CARE, Abby Mock andout Rachel Matheson, both Kiwanis International and helps encouraged to join, and help and Rachel Matheson, both Kiwanis carry out their mission their community by going to sophomores, go on different trips Kiwanis carry out their mission their community by going to sophomores, go on different trips to help children all around the volunteer events, raising money around the area to help out their to help children all around the volunteer events, raising money around theneeds. area to help out their world. for a cause, and even running community with service world. for a cause, and even running community with service needs.

Mock and Matheson are helping “I think it is a great experi- their own meetings. The stuMock and Matheson “I think it is a great experitheir own meetings.

The stuout by gardening and taking care are helping ence for students to actually go dents in the club elect their own out by gardening and taking care of own the enviroment. ence for students to actually go dents the club elect out and experience the commupresident, vice in president, and their of the enviroment. out and experience the commupresident, and nity involvement and the difsecretary, president, and there isvice a limited 4STEPHANIE FLOE nity it involvement and dif- ofsecretary, and there is a limited ferent things does. We have a the amount adult interference.

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All About Me One coast to the next, Maddie Howard has seen almost everything in her short life as a 17 year old.

Starting off as a little tike in Denver, Colorado, Howard started her adventures with riding her bike and playing around with the little kids in the neighborhood. She met her first best friend in Kindergarten and her name is Amber Glantz. They lived right across the street from each other and hung out everyday.

Everything came at a hault when Howard’s dad got a job offer in Peoria, Illinois. This was Howard’s first move and it was scary for her.

Howard enjoyed the two years that her and her family lived there.

She was able to make a good group of friends that all lived in her neighborhood. With her little group of friends, they would explore the woods around the neighborhood. A little around two years later, it was time for a new change.

Howard and her family moved to San Clemente, California and spent five years there. This was a great move for the Howard family because they had family that already lived out there in Corona, California. The neighborhood that they moved into was filled with kids around the same age as Howard and her brother Jake, who is three years younger than Howard. During this time in California.

Howard met one of her best friends, Tayler Gott, who she still keeps in touch with to this day, after almost ten years of friendship. After the fun-filled five years, it was time for another move.

The Howard’s next destination was St. Augustine, Florida. Howard has never lived in any state on the East coast before and she was pretty nervous about this large change. She moved there when she was in eighth grade and it was hard to make friends. The people had a different vibe and the culture in Florida was different overall. As the next two years passed, Florida was not a good thing for the family. The Howard’s missed their family, landscape, and the culture back West. They were not happy in Florida. After the hard two years, the family received one of the best opportunities in a while. They were moving to Arizona.

Cheryl Howard and Phil Howard, Maddie Howard’s parents, grew up in Arizona. Cheryl Howard lived in Yuma, while Phil Howard was born and raised in Tucson, so this move was nothing new for the family. Maddie Howard has visited there many times before and always knew she wanted to live in Arizona. The family packed up their cars and drove cross-country along with the family cat, Chloe, and the family dog, and started the three and a half day trip.

Taking in the endless mountain horizons and the miles of cacti, the Howard family knew that they were home. Maddie and her family are finally happy to be some place where they want to be some place that they love and where they will be for a very long time.

Top Five Disney Movies

MADDIE'S MIX some of my favorite songs

Everybody Wants to Rule the World///Tears For Fears

Like a Stone///Audioslave

House of Cards///Radiohead

Welcome to Your Life///Grouplove

1. Brother Bear 2. Toy Story 3. Pocahontas 4. The Lion King 5. Beauty and the Beast

Good Help (Is So Hard to Find)///Death Cab for Cutie Breaking Ground///State Champs

Take a Picture///Filter

Such Great Heights///The Postal Service

Did Ya Ever Look So Nice///The Samples

My Homies (pets) Dozer

Chloe