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Jessica Battani
11 Blanket “body positivity� sets teens up for failure
Red, white, and this class 12 makes me blue Varying Viewpoints: 13 Gun Control 14 Reaching new lengths
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Sacrifice for success
16 Hunting for supernatural horror
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current events Strict security prevents tradition Current p.3
oct. 2015 words | Will Reiher During
homecoming
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events quiz
2014,
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Johnston made metro news when
Who won Wildlife Photographer of the year 2015?
what started as a yearly tradition of toilet-papering turned into vandalism, damage to school property and
a b c
breaking into the press box. There were more than $12,000 caused in damages.
To prevent these events from re-
peating themselves this year, the district banned toilet papering and hired extra security to be placed
around the school. Other precautionary measures including extra light-
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Provided/Carly Kinning
A morphed comparison of homecoming tolet paper in 2014
ing and video surveillance were also verses 2015. The district hired permar security to prevent the implemented. The total cost of all of left side’s event from repeating itself. For each night there was a dif- school and police consequences. these extra measures was less than the amount of damage caused last ferent amount of security and police
In the future, the district wants to
Suzi Eszterhas Don Gutoski David Lloyd
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How many vice presidents have served as president since 1787?
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want,” principal Ryan Woods said. elementary schools based on the this mob mentality,” Woods said. “There’s certain money for us to pay potential events. Agreements were “If a lot of people show up at one
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would rather use to pay for things in access to their property and stating students donate toilet paper rather the classroom, but unfortunately had that any students found trespassing than waste it while TPing are being
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year. “It’s not like there’s a giant pot patrolling the high school, along find an alternative to toilet papering of money and I can pay whoever I with others at Summit and various with a more positive effect. “It invites
for things like janitorial staff and some also made with the Winwood Apart- time, it causes people to make bad is general fund money, which we ments and Pioneer granting police decisions,” Other activities where
to be used for repairs.”
on the premises would suffer both considered.
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How many elephants were killed in Zimbabwe by cyanide?
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What in the world? Oct. 19 The Global seed vault, also known as “Doomsday Vault” in Svaland had to be opened due to destruction of crop seeds because of the Syrian war.
Oct. 6 As crime rates on the beaches of Rio continue to rise, citizens world wide are becoming increasingly worried about the safety of the 2016 Olympics.
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peaches
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apples
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bananas
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What percent of their workforce did Twitter cut?
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What is the estimated annual medical care costs for obesity?
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Oct. 18 A day before voting, a German pro-refugee candidate was stabbed in the neck by a man who disagreed with her liberal stance.
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L cing up for a long night 1 To help those in need people usually donate clothing, money or volunteer their time, but for these senior boys they have taken it one step further and slept in a cardboard box. Senior Erik Francois and approximately 20 others have taken on the challenge of building a Converse All-Star shoe that they could then sleep in overnight to participate in Reggie’s Sleepout, which was first intoduced to them from Ryan Francios, older brother of Erik in 2013.
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Words & layout | Esmeralda Flores Seniors Dallin Russell, Mitch Marek and Jacob Newcomb lift part of the structure that holds a side of the bunkbeds out of flatbed trailers. The All Stars were a group of about 20 seniors that built an All Star Converse high-top shoe to participate in Reggie’s Sleepout 2015. Reggie’s Sleepout is a fundraising event for the Iowa Homeless Youth Centers. The organization was created in 2005 in memory of Reggie Kelsey, a young man who aged out of the foster care system had passed away near the Des Moines River due to his poor living conditions. Esmeralda Flores/BW
Seniors Zane Johnson and Bryan Friestad work together to construct their All-Stars logo the week before the event. “The most memorable part was constructing it, all the build nights were cool and fun,” Johnson said. “It’s great how some of our sponsors were able to donate food, and thanks to Converse for the shoes.”
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Working on the sole of the Converse shoe, senior Jack Spear adds duct tape to give the structure detailing that replicates the actual All-Star high-top. The All Stars built a 15-foot-tall, 30-foot-long shoe. It was made out of cardboard and included bunkbeds inside for sleeping.
Making sure that the sides are smooth and straight, seniors Kyle Kane and Nicholas Hanstad hold down the cardboard, while senior Erik Francois uses a power saw to cut down the edges. “All of us agree that kids shouldn’t be homeless and we just want to help as much as we can,” Francios said. “We have fun but it’s paired with helping others which is what we are passionate about.”
In unison, seniors Jacob Newcomb, Karl Rasmussen, and Jack Spear walk towards the rest of the shoe with the heel section of the shoe. The building portion of Reggie’s Sleepout was held Oct. 17 at Drake Stadium from 3-7 p.m.
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Senior Nicholas Hanstad examines the design and blueprints of the final product with Don Francois at his side. Erik Francois’ father Don, was a main contributor when it came to the design and building of the shoe. He was there for the the whole process as well as being a big supporter for the team.
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Duct taping pillars together, senior Jacob Newcomb works on making sure the structure is secure at the top of the shoe. Within a three-week period, the team was able to raise about $6,500 and collect approximately 60 pairs of shoes. The shoes were then donated to the Iowa Homeless Youth Centers. The All Stars had sponsors ranging from from Krispy Kreme to Ace Hardware that donated food, money or supplies.
Signalling to the all the members, senior Braden Cooper directs which way to turn the tarp that would be placed on the ground so that the structure had something to sit on top of. Their structure won Best in Show. “The most memorable part was constructing it and then seeing what it was like,” senior Kobe Burns said. “Also giving back to the community, it’s something that we should be doing.”
Working together, the All Stars members focus on the finishing touches and last minute structure adjustments during the event building time. “Getting all of it put together and finally seeing how big the whole structure truly is, it’s an awesome thing,” senior Bryan Friestad said. “It was a good time and a great opportunity to hang out with friends and to do something that I enjoy doing.”
A group of the All Stars members lift up part of the back heel of the Converse shoe to place it on top of the construction. The team wears their team shirts and white high-tops, that were provided by Converse. “I’ve been doing this for the last two years and it’s for a good cause and it’s a lot of fun,” senior Mitch Marek said. “Building this was a blast and this year wasn’t very stressful compared to the last few years, but it’s been a good experience.”
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feature
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Substitutes become scarce words | Kitarrah Mangra-Dutcher layout | Eileen Lagerblade
With a decrease in the amount of substitutes, the school is finding it difficult to find class-appropriate educators
Quantity of substitutes
contacting the substitutes on the list to find one that is
is very strict with his grading style because he wants to
dropped from 318 in the 2014-2015 school year to 278 in
morning of, leaving Faley to try and call them in last minute.
AESOP find substitutes for daily teacher absences
The amount of substitutes available to the district has
2015-2016 school year. This includes substitute bus driv-
available. Sometimes subsitutes cannot be found until the
make sure you know what to improve.”
ers, associates and teachers. On a day-to-day basis there
Quality of substitutes
while long-term substitutes are found through a process
comes to how many substitutes are available for the entire
or understands the class content. Art teacher Daniel Weiss
pared to when they have a long-term substitute. “Usually
is not a lack of substitutes in the building. However, when it
district, there is a shortage. “Really it’s a supply and demand issue,” principal Ryan Woods said.
When there is a substitute in a class it does not always
mean that the teacher is sick. “Maybe we (have) got a group of teachers going to a specific professional development opportunity or there’s a big event where we have
people gone,” Woods said. “In the springtime there tends to
be a lot more going on so sometimes we have more teachers out of the building.”
When teachers are gone for things such as sports ac-
tivities in the spring other districts may have teachers out
for the same reason. “They may substitute in Johnston and West Des Moines and Des Moines and so they book up quickly,” secretary Lois Faley said.
Administration would like teachers to put their absences
into the Automated Educational Substitute Operation (AESOP) system as soon as possible. This system will start
Having a substitute may affect how well a student works
is on leave until next semester. Long-term substitute Ken Nead is now teaching the class. “It’s definitely different because it’s not the teacher I’m used to,” senior Heather
similar to that of hiring a teacher. Students notice this difference when they have a substitute for one day comlong-term subs are more knowledgeable about the topic,” Duarte said.
Day-to-day substitutes may prefer working in one
Krejci-Clark said. “He has a different style of grading, dif-
subject area that they are familiar with. “Probably Mrs.
of opinion.”
my background,” substitute Kim Antisdel said. “I’ve found
ferent way he looks at art because with art it’s all a matter
Sometimes a student could end up learning the mate-
rial by themselves without the support of a teacher. “It became a lot more individual work and learning, even though
when he (math teacher Adam Paulson) came back, he
(Kelly) Thompson’s speech class because that’s kind of thing are well planned, the students are very respectful,
responsive and it’s just something I look forward to in the morning.”
There are a few substitutes who only work in the John-
made sure we understood that we were supposed to have
ston School District. “I do not want to go into another
Duarte said.
my daughter goes to school here I wanted to be in this
learned everything when he was gone,” senior Bernardo
In the case of a long-term substitute, students adjust to
how the substitutes take over the class. “I feel like it’s been
a little more laid back,” Krejci-Clark said. “Mr. Weiss is very traditional and very classic, he’s got very strict rules and
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Substituting for teacher Ed Walker, Kim Antistel speaks to a group of AP literature and composition students. “Due to the proximity of my home, plus the kids here are fantastic, Johnston is the place I want to sub at,” Antistel said.
district,” substitute Billy Jean Jackson Stone said. “Since
school.” Stone’s daughter Kennedy is on the “Black and
White” staff. Many substitutes at the high school only substitute at the high school. “I will sub at the eight/nine building, but this is my heart,” Stone said.
oct. 2015
health
p.7
the truth of
Computer screens have more of an effect on vision than previously thought words | Meredith Campidilli layout | Eileen Lagerblade On a typical day after school, senior Meredith Johnson
When staring at a screen for prolonged periods of time,
the reason many people don’t get enough sleep, and re-
at the same distance for a long time, your eye muscles get
pression, as well as diabetes and cardiovascular problems.
goes home, grabs her home iPad and watches a few epi-
eye activity significantly slows down. “When you’re looking
notices her eyes starting to get tired and her vision blurred.
stagnated,” Dr. Petersma said. “It’s like if you sat cross-
sodes of “Friends.” After a while of watching however, she
“When I watch Netflix for too long on my iPad, my eyes
ache,” Johnson said. These symptoms are actually common for those who spend a lot of time staring at electronic screens, and they are symptoms of a condition called Computer Vision Syndrome.
Computer Vision Syndrome, or CVS, is a medical condi-
legged on the floor for an hour, and you just want to stand up and shake out your legs a little. The muscles that focus
your eyes are exactly the same way.” Dr. Petersma suggests keeping eyes flexible by every 15-20 minutes looking away from the screen for 20-30 seconds and blinking.
However, the bigger issue eye doctors see today is
searchers have linked short sleep to increased risk for de“We know it’s not going to do any long term damage,” Dr.
Petersma said. “It’s going to make you tired and feel bad,
and it can probably promote increased near-sighted conditions in people. But as far as we know, blue light won’t do
any significant long term damage to eyes in the amounts the screen puts out.”
The best thing that people can do for their eyes is simply
tion that affects nearly all people in today’s screen-based
called blue light. Blue light is the type of light that is emitted
letting them take a break from screen time for a little bit at a
and artificial light from computer screens. There are mul-
to blue light, especially at night, affects melatonin levels,
an extended period of time, one should follow the 20:20:20
culture. CVS results from prolonged exposure to blue light tiple symptoms of CVS including eye fatigue, headaches and back aches, dry eyes, double vision and blurred vision.
Optometrist Dr. Jay Petersma, an eye doctor at John-
ston EyeCare and a specialist that volunteers to work with drumline, said that CVS is a condition that is discussed with
nearly every patient he sees, because it is something that
affects everyone. “Computer syndrome has to do with how
your eyes get tired from continued use of the computer, be-
cause you’re constantly looking at one lighted source that’s
by electronics and energy efficient light bulbs. Exposure
which regulates one’s sleep and wake cycles. “It disrupts
your sleep patterns, it affects your melatonin levels,” Dr. Petersma said. “The biggest thing you can do is not sit on
your phone or computer in the dark right before you go to bed. You’re inundating your eyes with bright white light,
and it is a signal to your brain that it’s daylight. It’s much harder to go to sleep when you have been staring at that screen with all that blue light.”
Take a break every 15-30 minutes for about 20 seconds.
Nearsightedness
A common vision condition in which you can see objects near to you clearly, but objects farther away are blurry.
discuss with them any symptoms of CVS one may be feeling. This ensures that one’s vision prescription is accurate, and the eye doctor will help determine if you need different glasses for reading or for the computer screen.
When Johnson starts feeling symptoms of CVS, she
have it on in the background instead while I do other things,
health. According to Harvard Health, light at night is part of
For at least 20 seconds
other beneficial thing is to regularly see an optometrist and
ers know that blue light does have a significant effect on
rate, and the contrast isn’t the same as printed word.”
Let your eyes relax and take them off of the screen.
something around 20 feet away for about 20 seconds. An-
does exactly what Dr. Petersma suggests. “I’ll take a
been done regarding blue light and sleep levels, research-
Every 20 minutes
rule: look up from a screen every 20 minutes and focus on
While there is not yet any in-depth research that has
at a given distance,” Dr. Petersma said. “It’s not like looking
at a page because the computer is backlit, it’s got a refresh
time. If one has to be around electronics and use them for
break,” Johnson said. “Honestly, I’ll still watch Netflix but like laundry or homework.”
The 20-20-20 Rule 20 Minutes 20 20 Seconds Feet
Nearsightedness vs. farsightedness
Look at something 20 feet away
Stand up and move around at least once an hour. Try and close your eyes for a few minutes.
Farsightedness A common vision condition in which you can see distant objects clearly, but objects nearby may be blurry.
Basma Hashim
oct. 2015 p.8&9
Searching for safety
A student flees her home in Iraq to escape the group threatening her family
words | Kathryn Ikeda and Michelle Kumar layout | Kathryn Ikeda
Junior Basma Hashim woke up one morning to bombs
worked as a contractor for the U.S. military.
History of Iraq War After the break down of the Ottoman Empire in 1917,
Iraq was occupied by the British after both World Wars.
ment control of the company. The IPC was friendly with foreign countries and this angered Iraqi citizens.
Saddam Hussein took office in 1979 and from 1980-
1993, Iraq engaged in internal and extrenal conflicts with
as her mother is originally from Jordan. “In Jordan, it was
ing Los Angeles or something like that, but then we told my
is, they shoot you before you can shoot them.”
them to and we had to leave them,” Hashim said.
He would change cars every few weeks and take different
they don’t have that relationship with family, I see every-
brother to search Iowa because we had never heard of it.”
In Iraqi culture, family is at the core of daily life. “Here,
Hashim and her siblings spoke no English. “They just
signed us up for school and we didn’t understand any-
thing,” Hashim said. “It was scary at first because we didn’t
sein’s] statue. That was the first day the war started.”
U.S. Army we will kill you, we will bomb your house,” Jawda
their home in Baghdad when necessary. She and her sib-
kill anyone. They don’t care.”
you’re scared to even walk,” Hashim said. “You don’t know
threats. Hashim’s grandfather was killed, and her uncle had
“Everyone was crashing everything and they dropped [HusOnce the war began, Hashim and her family only left
lings did not attend school. “Just getting out of your house,
Despite their attempts, the family was not sheltered from
by themselves,” Hashim said. “Over there we have a really
them containing a bullet. “They said, “if you stay with the
just us but cousins, uncles.”
said. “I was very worried. These people kill our people, they
life. “That was my first time going to school,” she said.
Hashim’s family knew that these were not empty
once gone to pick up his paycheck and never returned. They have yet to find his body.
The threats nearly came true when Hashim’s younger
“I like school there, it was fun. There was science, math, maybe like four classes.”
Jawda continued to receive threats until July 2007.
“That’s when I got another letter from a terrorist threatening to kill me,” Jawda said. “The army told me ‘Since your life’s in danger we will help you leave and go to America.’”
“Iraqis who work with the U.S. army get assistance when
said. “They shot him right in front of him.”
is the reason that living in Iraq is so difficult. “It’s beautiful
caught one watching one of my kids, trying to take one.”
Middle East advocate Daryl Grisgraber said. “For Iraqis
good, and so life is no good.”
Hashim and the rest of their family to remain in Iraq. The
grants visa program.” Grisgraber said.
Her father, Karim Jawda believes that the government
there, Iraq is very rich,” he said. “But the government is no Hashim’s family was targeted due to her father’s job.
Jawda brought supplies into the U.S. military camp, helped
[a kidnapping],” Jawda said. “My captain of the army, they
The U.S. Army informed Jawda it was too dangerous for
next day, they packed their belongings and fled to Jordan.
them everything they needed from the outside,” he said. to get what they need, but it’s easy for us, so we do it.”
Even families not affiliated with the United States were
targeted. Attacks were often random, with no other purpose than to instill fear. “Everyday you hear something happen,
sometimes something about your neighbor,” Hashim said.
they apply to come to America,” Refugees International
there is a special program called F.I.Z., the special immiJawda’s job as a contractor with the army sped up the
process when they applied. “They gave me a letter for the embassy so when I went to apply they approved me in 20 days,” he said. “They helped me a lot to come here.” The family arrived in Des Moines May 2008. Even though the
home and settled there for the next four years. Despite the
family received clearance to come to America in a matter of
the U.S. army. “The first time I didn’t know how dangerous
minimum of a couple years,” Grisgraber said.
and they became like brothers to me...so I stayed working
a change of clothes with them. “We threw everything out,”
danger, Jawda returned to Iraq to continue his work with
it would be but I started making friends [with the soldiers]
They adjusted quickly and recently became U.S. citizens.
you can work, you can do everything,” Hashim said.
Moving to Jordan brought more freedom to Hashim’s
brother was almost kidnapped. “They sent me a letter about
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our first time meeting my mom’s family and we got attached
“Here it’s safe, it’s a better life, you can get an education,
Upon arriving in Jordan, the family rented then bought a
2011, the U.S. pulled the last troops out of the country.
said. “When they first told us Iowa, at first we were think-
good connection with family. We do everything together, not
“There is too much danger for them to just go to the market
government was set up in 2008 until elections were held. In
to connect with her extended family on her mother’s side
threats in the mail. They received multiple letters, one of
Despite the efforts Hashim’s family began to get death
U.N. started subjecting the country to inspections on their
occurred. Through U.S. occupation, another transitional
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the car with him to act as a lookout. “I would have one hand
Escaping Iraq
In 2006, Hussein was executed and a political vacuum
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she was separated from her family in Iraq, Hashim was able
Jawda carried a gun and would have another person in
get materials for buildings and brought food. “We gave
weapons of mass destruction.
provided / Basma Hashim
were trying to kill me. It’s no joke, they are very serious.”
neighboring countries.
Due to erratic behavior at the end of the Gulf War, the
Like other refugees, Hashim and her family had no idea
of their placement. “It was a whole new culture,” Hashim
day we woke up and everything had gone crazy,” she said.
the shock when she heard explosions April 9, 2003. “One
the violence. “One time my brother saw a kid die,” Hashim
leum Company became nationalized giving the govern-
periods of time when he was able to visit them. Although
life just throw everything away’.”
know what they were saying or anything”
several military coups, which consist of armed forces overOil is vital to the economy and in 1972, the Iraq Petro-
Hashim and her siblings only saw their father for brief
one’s lives and their parents are divorced or they’re living all
the people around, and in one minute a bomb can go off.”
throwing the government and taking control of the country.
Hashim said. “My mom told us, ‘We’re going to start a new
with them,” Jawda said.
routes to the camp.
Hashim saw the signs coming, but that did not stop
Between occupations, they converted to a figurehead
monarchy. Iraq became a republic in 1958 followed by
times because I was working with the army,” he said. “They
Jawda took numerous measures to increase his safety.
Life in Iraq
and her family and neighbors had been living in constant targeted more than most. Hashim’s father, Karim Jawda,
especially dangerous for them. “They shot at my car five
on the wheel, and another on my gun,” he said. “Problem
and shouting in her home country of Iraq. She was seven, fear. While all citizens were in danger, Hashim’s family was
However, due to the stigma against Americans, it was
days, other refugees are not so lucky. “On average it takes a Leaving was extremely difficult. The family only brought
Future plans
The family’s experiences allow them to empathize with
other refugees. Jawda works with refugee transition at Zion
Lutheran Church. In November, he will travel with a group of people from various states to Jordan for one month. There he will help the Syrian refugees, and will travel to northern Iraq after that. It is currently the safest region as it is controlled by the Kurdish separatist government.
On a previous trip to visit family in Jordan, Hashim got
to work with Syrian refugees alongside her father at a camp in Jordan. She said many refugees had to leave quickly and have nothing. “Little small things made them happy,” she
said. “Sometimes for kids we’d bring like pens or notebooks and they’d be so surprised and happy with it.”
The interactions Hashim had with the refugees started
a passion that she would like to pursue. She hopes to go
back next year with her father. “When I went this summer
with my dad, if you look at the people there, it’s insane how they live,” Hashim said, “Some people live in tents, some
people don’t have a roof. Some people don’t even have a bed to sleep in. I couldn’t imagine living like that.”
Iraqi refugee displacement in 2007
Iraq quick facts
54,000 Detroit, MI 6,684
Dallas, TX 1,448
Info provided by: Migration Policy Institute
Population 27,499,638
Area in square miles 168,754
Capital Baghdad
1,400,000 Jordan 750,000
Info provided by: National Geographic
Syria
Iraq
Saudi Arabia Info provided by: UNHCR
Iran
Kuwait
Not included:
Gulf states: 200,000 Egypt: 100,000 Lebanon: 40,000 Turkey: 10,000 Internationally displaced: 2,000,000
oct. 2015
feature
p.10
1 in 1600: Jessica Battani
On a list of all students in the school, from sophomore to senior, one student was randomly chosen to tell their story
words | Bryce Schulte layout | Eileen Lagerblade
When she was just two years old, senior Jessica Bat-
floor,” Overturff said. “She’s also extremely personal. When
“Recovery is always super hard,” Battani said. “Most of the
later, Battani has fallen in love with dance and continues
Besides Private Collection, Battani dances in Innova-
started dancing with this gigantic boot on my foot because
tani’s mother signed her up for dance classes. 15 years
you have those qualities, you achieve great goals.”
time I don’t want to take a break to let my body recover. I
to dance in show choir, with dance team and also a pri-
tion, the varsity show choir and in the varsity dance team.
named Private Collection.
pointe, hip hop and tap outside of school.
tani. “It’s something that’s always a constant in my life,”
ly to occur. “It’s not very often that a dancer isn’t hurting
to dance.
vate dancing group founded and taught by Nancy Overturff Private Collection is an organization for advanced danc-
ers to learn privately and practice for auditions in the future if they choose to pursue dance as a career.
Approximately 20 people make up Private Collection
Battani also does jazz, contemporary, modern, ballet,
With such a busy schedule, injuries are more than like-
in some way or another,” Battani said. With such a busy
I missed it so much.”
Dance has always been a coping mechanism for Bat-
Battani said. When Battani feels stressed out, she turns When Hank Evans passed away, Battani danced more
schedule, injuries are more than likely to occur.
often to deal with the loss. “It’s an emotional release,” Bat-
travels to the University of Arizona and performs in the Ari-
some kind of injury. In the many years Battani has danced,
in my life.”
to be accepted into the concert,” Overturff said.
and more. “Bruises and floor burns are just a way of life,”
of them including a dance major. She does not have any
Through all the pain of tendonitis, stress fractures, and
become a dance teacher or dance team coach. “Whatever
and work on different performances. Each year, the group zona jazz dance showcase invitational. “It’s a huge honor
At the jazz dance showcase invitational, Battani per-
formed in a contemporary piece with seven others titled “If I Be Wrong.” “Jessica is an extremely dedicated student who gives 150 percent every time she walks onto the dance
It is not uncommon for most dancers, if not all, to sustain
she has had her share of broken bones, pulled muscles Battani said.
the many other things Battani has faced from her dancing,
she still continues to push through and do what she loves.
How common these dance injuries are
14%
Broken Bones:
tani said. “I don’t have to worry about everything going on
In the future, Battani wants to get a double major, one
plans to audition for any dance companies, but does plan to she decides to do with her dance, she’s going to achieve great things,” Overturff said.
52% 14%
Sprains/Strains:
Bumps and bruises:
information obtained from nationwidechildrens.org
oct. 2015
editorial
p.11
Blanket “body positivity” sets teens up for failure
For the obesity epidemic in the United States, ‘body-positivity’ is not the cure Nicole Arbour is a Canadian comedian
ebrating their bodies in the name of “body-
fed us processed foods that they thought
video online a few months ago that came
next motion they are shoveling processed,
izing that we cannot blindly trust what is on
and actress who posted a controversial
under some serious fire. Many began reposting the video, adding their comments
positivity” everywhere you look, and in the fatty, terrible foods into their bodies.
There is a fine line between body posi-
about their thoughts on her points. Ar-
tivity and unhealthy habits. The idea that
should be something that is celebrated,
boys - is that they can put whatever they
bour’s video focused on the fact that health not unhealthy habits. She talks about the
fact that overweight people should not get benefits because of their weight, (but also goes out of her way to say that if someone has a particular disorder that causes them
we are giving young people - girls and want into their mouth because you should be “body-positive” and feel good in your
own skin even when you are simultaneously destroying it.
At a time where, according to the CDC,
to gain weight no matter what they do, this
more than one third of all US citizens are
sonable her comments seem, her deliv-
that health does not matter because you
does not apply to them). However reaery was - well, unorthodox. She offended
many with her “fat-shaming” remarks, and it is undeniable that the way she delivered her message was unnecessarily mean.
However, the core of the video was not
incorrect, which is something many cannot seem to cope with.
A disclaimer is needed to preface this
just like her video - these comments are not valid if someone has a specific health
condition that causes them to be overweight. It also hardly has anything to do with weight at all. This is about health - not
about the pounds on a scale. There are
plenty of those who are bigger and su-
exceptions to every rule.
Body-positivity is a phenomenon that
has swept the nation in the past year or
two. It seems to be a side-effect of the new age feminism that is all about societal
standards and unrealistic expectations of women in the media. All around, the idea
that you can be as unhealthy as you want
and get as overweight as you want is becoming commonplace. People are cel-
need energy to move us forward and keep
us alive and agile. When we are born we
crave these nutrients and we crave water, but as we grow up our brains are slowly
tainted and told that it wants sugar instead. It wants processed, fatty and sugar-loaded foods that give us little to no real benefit.
So when we grow up and we go to the
say “low fat” and disregard the fact that it
gerous. Not only is it a health concern, but it is costly. Obesity-related diseases and health problems account for 61 percent
of the total healthcare costs in America every year. Therefore, 37 percent of the population (obese adults) are accounting
for almost two-thirds of the total healthcare cost. Encouraging unhealthy habits
through unwavering body love is costly to
one body to travel that world in. We all
to allow us to jump higher, run faster, give
Amount Per Serving Calories 188
Calories from Fat 135 % Daily Value* 25%
Total Fat 16g Saturated 3g Trans Fat
17%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 147mg
6% 2%
Total Carbohydrate 6g Dietary Fiber 2g Sugars 3g Protein 8g 0% 1%
. .
8%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Vitamin C Iron
NutritionData.com
just as beneficial even though upon read-
Jiffy normal peanut butter
veggies and opt for the V8, claiming it is
ing the label, the dirty processed cons far outweigh the pros. This is all because of a simple societal standard that needs to be broken - “food should give me pleasure”.
Food does not need to give you plea-
of everything you eat. Veggies simply do kill you and one will keep you alive in the long run. Due, in part, to the problematic
concept of “body-positivity”, people are
choosing a lower quality of life and infinite
health issues over living a long, healthy life
Nutrition Facts Serving Size 32 g
Amount Per Serving Calories 210
Calories from Fat 140 % Daily Value* 25%
Total Fat 16g
12%
Saturated 2.5g Trans Fat Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 105mg
4% 2%
Total Carbohydrate 6g Dietary Fiber 2g Sugars 1g Protein 7g
. .
9%
- simply because it “tastes better”.
Vitamin A Calcium
Look at your body like your most valuable
Do you want to eat to live, or live to eat?
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
do we not care for our bodies as intensely
of the most important ones you will ever
us as much time on this Earth as possible.
possession. So the real question is, why as we do our physical belongings? Why do
we take such good care of the things we can hold in our hands and use but not the
being that allows us to have those belongings?
The answer is that we were brain-
washed to. We grew up on diets that have stacked the odds against us. Our parents
0% 3%
ance of sugar in one bowl. We will skip the
not taste as good as cookies. But one will
The fact is, life is a blessing. We live in
Serving Size 32 g
has double the amount of your daily allow-
essarily. We are all just looking at it the wrong way.
Nutrition Facts
Vitamin A Calcium
sure. You do not have to enjoy every bite
Body-positivity is not a bad thing, nec-
Jiffy reduced fat peanut butter
those cereals and choose the one that may
all of us.
want the body that is going to take us far,
diet. They may be correlated, but there are
sure. Our bodies get hungry because we
should “live your life how you want” is dan-
that will inevitably suffer from diet related to do with weight and everything to do with
ing nutrients - food is not meant for plea-
grocery store, we become apt to look at
this big, beautiful world and we were given
health issues down the line. It has nothing
the label. We come out of the womb crav-
not just overweight but obese, a notion
per crazy health-nuts about nutrition and there are those who are tiny and scrawny
were good for us and we are just now real-
It comes down to one simple phrase.
It is your choice, in the end, but it is one
0% 0%
Vitamin C Iron
0% 2%
NutritionData.com
make. Remember to be body-positive,
but not how you have been taught. Love your body because it is your only one and you should cherish your means to travel
this world, not because it allows you to eat pizza for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Your
body will not do favors for you if you refuse to do favors for it.
The Jiffy reduced fat peanut butter contains more sugar than normal Jiffy peanut butter, therefore making the reduced fat peanut butter not actually healthier.
The editorial is an opinion held by the editorial board of the newspaper. It needs a simple majority to pass. This month’s vote was 8-1.
oct. 2015
opinion
p.12
Illustration/ Kallie Beebe
Red, white and this class makes me blue words & layout | Anna Toot
With government being the last required senior class,
“I think there are more engaging ways to get students
there was a stigma associated with it going in. Anyone
to engage in construction of knowledge around a subject,”
the mutual hatred and the bashing of government that the
tant from the Department of Education thinks other meth-
with social media remembers the huge amount of tweets,
class of 2015 so kindly graced us with. That being said: government is not what I expected.
ment is about,” senior Madelyn Vajgrt said.
Teacher Ben Knight disagrees, “I think eventually the
the Iowa Core director Rita Martens said. Even a consul-
students will appreciate the freedom they have.” This may
ods to deliver instruction should be explored.
everyone else is doing.
The rest of the week, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and
be true; it is nice to not have to conform to exactly what For the midterm, the teachers used multiple choice
The most common complaint about government is the
Fridays are taught in the classroom, like a normal class.
instead of writing for the testing format. Hennes said the
Teachers tell us facts. Students learn facts. Students take
ally assured is that students will have to write a “formative”
done in the past on similar types of tests.” Maybe the class
structure. I thought it would be like a normal history class.
test and receive grade. Repeat. I thought we would at least have a textbook.
However, this is far from true. Instead of a normal, famil-
There is no real structure to these. The only thing that is re(essay) discussing the standard that we barely learned during the first two days of the week.
“I hate how they set it up so that they only teach for two
midterm grades “are far superior to how our students have structure is helping us learn the knowledge more deeply than just memorization.
There are some students who do not mind the class. “I
iar structure, the government department decided to totally
out of the five days of the week,” senior Thomas Jackson
didn’t really have a problem with [the summative] because I
every five years within the department. They decided that
days of the week.
McCune said. Another thing – some students simply do not
change the class after a curriculum review. These are done students were not getting enough economics. Last year only 96 students took the elective econ course.
Because of this, the teachers decided to shorten gov-
said. He raises a good point. A class should be valuable all
The formative assessment is not too bad. It helps me
summarize all of my thoughts, and I feel like I understand
got a way better grade than I thought I would,” senior Ciara put forth the effort required to perform well.
Senior Gavin Mumm took government second semester
the standard better by relating them to a primary source.
last year in order to graduate early, or at the end of first se-
semester. They obviously had to change the year-long
done correctly or incorrectly is given.
the time was spent in the class with one individual teacher.
so they decided to go for something totally new. They have
genuinely interested in feedback and want that to improve
by state law. The purpose of this, according to Iowa Core,
“To some extent I think that the matter of feedback is on a
ernment to one semester and require economics second
government curriculum so it could be taught in a semester, adopted a standards based curriculum, which is required is “that the vitality and security of a democracy depends
upon the education and willingness of its citizens to participate actively in society.” Basically, they want students to
want to have an understanding of our governmental structure and the political process.
I like government and politics; however, there are times
that I feel my interest waning. It is not the content of the
Unfortunately, sometimes no feedback about what was “All of us want to make sure that the students who are
their skills, they absolutely should get that,” Hennes said.
case by case basis.” Basically, if the teachers believe you are working hard, they will be willing to work with you.
Students see it another way. “They tell you it’s a forma-
The lecture style is a good idea, it really is. It will prepare
With every summative, there is a huge amount of pres-
The only other grade before the final is a midterm, given there is a good chance their final grade will suffer because
dents what to improve. However, with every senior taking meaningful feedback.
Hennes suggested to give it time. “We have talked
about the need for students to let the process work and see how things turn out in the end,” Hennes said .
In the meantime, students and teachers must respect
tip my hat to those teachers for doing something different,
ability, as opposed to them actually understanding the con-
ways to teach than this?
This is one option. Another option is for teachers to
The government summatives cause confusion and
should not rest on only five graded assessments.
Tuesdays engaging because of how the content is taught
technology we have at our fingertips, aren’t there better
ply responded: “Go back to the old way.”
each other and the class. The teachers took a risk to make
stress for students because limited direction is given. “I just
to us: simply being read off a Powerpoint. With all of the
changed about government to make it better, Mumm sim-
of that one test. A student’s final grade, and therefore GPA,
us for what most of the class of 2016 will experience next
year in college. However, I don’t always find Mondays and
When outright asked what he thought should be
government, there is no way the teachers could give us all
on Oct. 23. If a student performed poorly on this midterm,
government teacher Patrick Hennes said.
tiple choice assessment over the writing assessment.
senior Eric Friesth said.
get feedback so we don’t know how to do the summative,”
ing the same period go to the auditorium for a lecture. this would allow us to be more common in our instruction,”
on what you got on the test,” Mumm said. He liked the mul-
leave comments on the formative assessments to tell stu-
sure; only four are graded through the whole semester.
“We’ve been common in assessments for a long time, but
“The thing I liked about it was that your grade was based
tive so it’s not graded but you get feedback, only we don’t
course, but the way it is delivered that is frustrating.
Every Monday and Tuesday, all classes that meet dur-
mester this year. Last year, there were more tests and all of
think that the format is set up to grade kids on their writing tent,” senior Drew Dotseth said.
Other students agree. “I don’t think my grade should
rest on how good of a writer I am, that’s not what govern-
their course better. Principal Ryan Woods said it best: “I because it’s very easy to do what you’ve always done.” It is not easy teaching a required course to a bunch of seniors, and seniors have enough life experience to know this.
Teachers need to take suggestions from students. The
place to start is finding a way to provide timely feedback on written assignments to 165+ students per teacher.
p.13
oct. 2015
This month’s issue: gun control
opinion
varying viewpoints
As the 2016 election approaches, each month a Black and White staff members will discuss political candidas views on a specific issue layout | Carly Campbell & Kathryn Ikeda
Moderating gun control debate
words | Matthew Berry
The world is not black and white, and
being necessary to the security of a free
tively banned all machine guns made before
Consequently, gun control should not be
bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Conser-
guns only prevents law abiding citizens from
for this reason, extremes do not work. either.
However
candidates
from
both
sides can have extreme viewpoints. Right wing candidates traditionally have had a very pro-gun attitude. The
“guns do not
kill people, people kill people” attitude. Presidential candidate Ben Carson has a
State, the right of the people to keep and
vatives tend to ignore that first part, and
even if we omit militia, the second amendment still requires a well regulated envi-
what happens if there is a gun ban, until such
however there is so much more to own
kindergarten teachers should be allowed to carry a gun with time while at school and he
would be “feel more comfortable” if he knew
driver running over someone. This is true, a car then it is a gun. Most states have
a Graduated driver’s license law (GDL).
These laws prevent you from slapping some money down and getting a license.
Instead you have to take a drivers ed
teachers had guns if his kid was at school.
course, then you have to prove to instructor,
ment that guns should be everywhere, the
can drive safely. Then in some states you
If the extreme of the conservative argu-
liberal extreme has to be the opposite. Liberals traditionally believe that there should be
more of an aggressive approach to gun control, such as banning certain forms of weaponry. Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton wants more background checks. Left wing
candidates’ arguments come to the front of
the argument after mass shootings as well.
Another signature plan for law from liber-
who is following strict regulations, that you
have to go to the Department of Transporta-
ing more than 10 rounds would not be allowed.
So the question is: which side is right?
The answer: Neither. Both sides have good
ideas, both sides have bad ideas. I believe
addicts from possessing drugs, prohibition
did not stop people who like alcohol from getting a drink, and bans on digital piracy does
not stop people from downloading media illegally. The bottom line is that some people
who want to do something will continue to do something regardless of what the law forbids.
For these reasons it’s reasonable to conclude that such behavior will be seen from gun bans.
With both sides in mind it’s time that con-
lieves that gun control should be done at a
car by yourself. Guns should be similar, in order to own one by yourself, you have to have
some sort of class. You then have to prove to
some authority that you can use a gun safely. Liberals biggest problem is they are at-
ban of guns. Two specific bans that are
magazine for gun “x” that is capable for hold-
sion of controlled substances don’t stop drug
you pass, then and only then can you drive a
lowed to be stored in a clip or magazine. For per magazine on gun “x” would make it so any
ban is enacted. However bans on posses-
gress take the good from both sides. Hillary
government that you can safely drive a car. If
tempting to ban a form of some people’s
example a magazine restriction of 10 rounds
gun ban is hypothetical, and we do not know
tion (DOT) and then take a test, proving to the
als is the magazine limit for certain guns. This
limits the amount of bullets, or rounds, al-
Many Liberals will defend their argument
Conservatives also use the drunk driv-
is not present, and it’s time to change.
pering the second amendment, stating that it this, Carson said in an MSNBC interview that
law, a gun ban of any kind won’t stop them. that the notion that criminals will break the
ing scenario: you don’t ban cars for a drunk
should be upheld and honored. In addition to
using said gun. Criminals don’t follow the
ronment. It appears to me that such idea
very strong pro-gun opinion. According to On
the Issue, Carson strongly believes in not tam-
1986. Even if we could ignore that, banning
happiness. Liberals typically support the popular are handgun bans in the city
and assault weapon bans. Bans of existing guns typically don’t work. The Ex Post
Facto clause of the US constitution prevents punishment for acts that were legal before a law was passed, but is now illegal.
For this reason some guns can not be
Clinton’s system might work. Clinton bestate level. States are better inclined to know what will benefit their population. California will have different regulations than Montana. Conservatives idea
that we should place
more emphasis on people not the weapon
should also be acknowledged. The federal
government should then oversee the process, adding in federal background checks
that is universal to every state as well as
a registry of all guns. This should work so
any from of law enforcement from any jurisdiction can view the records. In addition all active Federal gun laws should stay the
same, such as the National Firearms Act.
Even if my proposal seems unrea-
that if we take the good from both sides it
confiscated. This is why gun laws have
sonable the bottom line is this: No mat-
Word for word the Second amendment
example in the Title II amendment of the
Like many other issues, there has to be a
can give us a better policy for gun control.
reads as followed: “A well regulated Militia,
grandfathering language in gun bans. For
National Firearms Act (NFA) in 1986 effec-
ter what happens neither side is right.
middle ground. Gun control is no different.
Iowa Gun control laws Illegal arms
Machine guns
Short-barreled rifle or shotgun Any weapon other than shotgun or muzzleloading rifle, cannon, pistol, revolver, or musket, which fires or can be made to fire a projectile Any bullet containing any explosive mixture capable of exploding upon impact Silencer Waiting Period 3 day wiating period for permit Who can not own a gun 1. Convicted felon
2. Under 18 years old 3. Addicted to the use of alcohol ar any controlled substance 4. History of repeated acts of violence 5. Issuing officer reasonably determines applicant constitutes a danger to any person 6. Convicted of a crime defined in chapter 708 Information provided by: http://statelaws.findlaw.com/iowa-law/iowagun-control-laws.html
oct. 2015
sports
p.14
Reaching new lengths
Senior Brady Jansen breaks school record for longest field goal during close game words | Grace Coleman layout | Carly Campbell
The score was tied. Time was ticking down with two 17’s still
lighting up the score board and less than 10 seconds left. The varsity football team was in a deadlock with the Ankeny Hawks
pushing Coach Brian Woodley to make a critical decision. The team could either punt, kick or go for a Hail Mary.
1
Senior kicker Brady Jansen could see it coming. They had
gotten him into range- 52 yards away from the goal post- and
making the field goal was neither likely nor impossible, but
it was their best chance to win the game before overtime. “I will never forget when Coach Wiebers looked at me and said, ‘Coach, he’s gonna make it’,” Woodley said. The decision was made- they were going to attempt a field goal to win the game.
Esmeralda Flores/BW
Woodley put in Jansen who attempted the 52-yard field goal
and made it- winning
cord of 49 yards. The stu-
erupted
of joy.
dent section, along into
fits
2
the game and breaking the
standing school re-
with all other dragon fans, “They told me on that
drive that they were going
to get me in range and that’s
how far they got, so they put
me out there,” Jansen said. “It
was pretty exciting (and) there was lots of
adrenaline.”
Jansen’s family and some of his extended family were
at the game supporting him in the stands. His aunt even caught
the record-breaker on tape.”It was kind of big deal because it was win the game or tie the game,” Brady’s mom, Mary Jansen, said. “I didn’t realize it was record breaker until later.”
The previous record of 49-yards was set by Zach Guyer,
who is now one of Brady’s coaches. Brady tries to get in a few kicks at every practice. The team practices every weeknight
Kate Lichter/ BW Kate Lichter/BW
3
leading up the game day on Friday. “What’s made him a good
kicker is his work ethic,” Woodley said. “This year, his senior year, he’s taken off.”
All of Brady’s hours spent at practice were evident when he
made the field goal and in the moments after the game. “He
was smiling ear to ear,” Mary said. “You could see it on his face, he was so happy.”
Brady’s passion for football began at a young age. “He has
always loved football,” Mary said. “When he was little he would
go to games with his dad and he was always watching it on TV.” Brady started playing football in seventh grade as a lineman.
But being a soccer player, it was a natural progression to move
to kicking his freshman year. But this season was Brady’s first year starting in the kicking position.
Because of Brady’s kick, he is beginning to earn more at-
tention on the college level. “I’m excited that he is having opportunities with colleges, one year ago, he didn’t have those,” Woodley said. “When you make a field goal like that, coaches wake up in the college ranks. He’s getting attention that is well deserved.”
1.) Walking in front of the student section on the track, senior Brady Jansen is accompanied by his parents Randy and Mary Jansen. Senior night was held during the last home football game on Oct. 17. 2.) Positioning the ball into place, senior Jackson Clausen assists senior Brady Jansen as he perpares to kick a field goal. Jansen was the starting kicker during the game against the Urbandale Jayhawks Sept. 11 at home. 3.) Senior Dewann Stone Jr. holds a large cutout of senior Brady Jansen’s head. Stone Jr. brought the cutout to support his close friend during the game.
sports
nov. 2015 p.15
Sacrifice for success
Sitting in class, Jonathan Russell, then a junior at
For the players still in high school, they attend practice
Grosse Pointe South High School in Michigan, received a
in the morning and go to school in the afternoon. Russell
United States Hockey League draft. He was going to play
Johnston. “One year I took a few classes during the sum-
to play in before you go to college or without losing college
said. “I need one more English credit to graduate from my
Originally born in Colombia, Russell was raised in north-
quirements. They’re making me take P.E. because I guess
text that he had been drafted 25 overall in phase two of the
has a few more credits to earn before he can graduate from
for the Des Moines Buccaneers. “It really is the top league
mer because each school asks for different things,” Russell
eligibility,” Russell said.
school in Michigan but here they ask for some, unique, re-
ern Michigan. Having a father who played college hockey,
you need P.E. every year here.”
put skates on me when I was two and I would skate around
his two-year contract with the Buccaneers as long as he
He played on various teams growing up. Johnston is the
our high school players (as they tend to be the younger
he played for his original high school team. Sophomore
After that he will attend Harvard University in the fall
the sport was introduced at an early age. “My dad tried to
After he graduates in May, he will continue playing out
on our background rink,” Russell said.
does not get cut or traded. “We try very hard to develop
fourth high school in four years for Russell. Freshman year
members of the team) to avoid trading them,” Pentico said.
and junior year he played for teams in Michigan leading to
of 2017. Harvard got in touch with Russell last year when
from home at 16 so he kind of understood but it was tough
toured a few other schools but decided on Harvard. “Once I
for hockey so I think it was tough for her to let me go too,
where I wanted to spend the next four years,” Russell said.
thankful for the opportunity,” Russell said.
coaches say. They took a look at my ACT score and GPA
neers, he was unsure of moving to Iowa. “Coming to Iowa
have players come in with really high ACT scores to bring
his senior year when he was drafted. “My dad moved away
he was playing in a showcase tournament out East. He
on my mom” Russell said, “My brother moved away at 16
stepped foot on campus and met the coaches I knew it was
but I think she’s just proud of me and I couldn’t be more
“I honestly don’t know how it all works. I just do what the
Although he was excited to be drafted by the Bucca-
and they were good enough as long as I keep it up. They
was a big change and I didn’t really know what to expect,”
the team average up.”
number the humans, four to one and you know, it’s a really
lege athletes due to them signing contracts similar to Rus-
While playing for the team, he stays with a host fam-
in that sense,” Russell said. “There aren’t very many true
Russell said. “I looked up some of the facts like pigs out-
Most college hockey players are older than typical col-
nice community. I really can’t complain.”
sell’s. “College hockey is a little different than most sports
ily arranged by the Buccaneer’s organization. “Most of our
freshman players. Usually the player need a little more time
housing billet families have generally been season ticket
to mature before they go to college.”
community in the area,” Buccaneers general manager
the potential of signing with a professional team after his
Players range in age from 16-20. “It’s kind of a wide
ful for the opportunity to train and learn in the league he
get lot of little guys who haven’t grown into themselves yet
hockey. You have to keep improving because someone can
Johnston who play for the Buccaneers.
gas pedal for a minute,” he said.
holders or people who have been involved in the hockey
Russell looks forward to playing with Harvard and then
Dawn Pentico said.
four years of college hockey. But until then Russell is thank-
range, you get lots of maturity levels,” Russell said. “You
is currently at. “It’s very fast, very skilled, very high level
and you get lots of men.” Russell is one of four students at
take your spot in a second. You can’t take your foot off the
The rink 197
Blue Line Face-off circle Goal line
Team
20 players plus three goalies for men No more than six on the ice including goalie
98 feet
Game
Three 20-minute periods A 10-minute, sudden death period if tied Shoot-out decides the winner if neither scores
6 feet wide 4 feet wide
feet
Center Line
The game
The gear
Goal
Hockey Leagues Major league professional hockey
Considered the premier professional hockey league. -National Hockey League (NHL) 30 total teams
Minor league professional hockey
Typically considered “farm teams” due to their affiliation with a major league team. These teams develop the players and then send them up to a higher level team. -American Hockey League (AHL) Considered the highest level of minor league hockey AAA level -East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) Players typically promoted to the AHL from this league AA level -Federal Hockey League (FHL) Players typically promoted to the ECHL from this league A level
College
For players currently enrolled at a college or university. -National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Divided into three divisions for school of different sizes Division one considered highest level of college hockey -American Collegiate Hockey Assassination (ACHA) Teams offer no athletic scholarships Typically schools receive far less university funding
Junior league
For atheltes ages 16-20 who wish to keep college eligibility. -United States Hockey League (USHL) Tier 1 level Considered the highest level of Junior league hockey -North American Hockey League (NAHL) Tier 2 level The second highest level of Junior league hockey -Metropolitan Junior Hockey League (MJHL) Tier 3 level One of 11 leagues at the tier 3 level
United States Hockey League teams
Helmet
Gloves
Includes a clear visor. Some have face mask.
Skates
Maximum length 5’3” Stick length can vary 12.6 in. by position.
Thin leather on palm/ fingers, more padding on outside.
Stick
Short blades allow for quick turns
Penalties
words & layout | Carly Campbell
Off-sides
Penalty periods can last from 2.5-10 minutes
If puck passed across two lines to a teammate
A player can be ejected for fighting
If a player on the attacking team crosses the blue line ahead of the defending team
Icing
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Hunting f r supernatural horror As Halloween approaches, the Black & White staff decided to discover what haunted words | Dani Hindman & Casey Metcalf layout | Eileen Lagerblade houses were scarier than the others Provided by: Haunted Barn
Provided by: The Haunted Forest
I have heard from others that it can sometimes take an hour for about a 5-10
When arriving at Haunted Barn, you park in a grass lot in front of someone’s
minute experience inside, so head out with plenty of time on your hands. There were
house. You make your way back to the barn, where you buy your tickets, watching
bit. The Haunted Forest lacks in originality and is reminiscent of every haunted house
follows them).Going in, without giving too much away, there is everything a haunted
about six of us that went in at the same time, which for me killed the scare-factor a you have ever been in. The scares are mostly jump scares, people jumping out into your way and making loud noises (and of course the token chainsaw).
However, I can say that Haunted Forest has stellar costumes. I think the actors,
though, were getting a bit lazy by the time we went through. Their scares seemed only half-willing and if you left their space not looking scared, they let you go.
Also the Forest was somewhat short, I would recommend it highly to a beginner, but I cannot guarantee I will be back next year.
victims run out of a fenced in area to your left (and an ominous chainsaw noise that house promises. Dark spaces, creepy characters stalking you from behind - only
catching a glimpse of them when you happen to turn your head, and jump scares like you would not believe.
One thing the Haunted Barn touts, that its competitors fall somewhat short on,
is the “creep” factor. Some rooms left me squeamish, some left me terrified and
some left me downright disturbed. Overall, the Haunted Barn provides fright
above your average jump-scare. My only complaint is that it was not longer.
Provided by: Sleepy Hallow Scream Park
Sleepy Hollow Scream Park is a collection of nightmare inducing scares. Including
Provided by: Sleepy Hallow Scream Park
Castle of Blood was milder than Freakshow I was able to make it through a bit
superb food, five houses and entertaining activities; visiting the park was definitely
better. The dark corridors didn’t help any. There were quite a bit more strobe lights
and other creepy actors wandering the park ready to scare an unsuspecting victim.
chilling part of the experience, including an air cannon that blasted air when you least
enough to scare me. In this year’s newest building, Freak Show, there were clowns Even though I was terrified nearly every second upon walking into Freak Show,
it was actually pretty fun. The house is equipped full of creepy carnies, loud sounds, fog, and a few strobe light areas. Multiple clowns and other creatures will pop out at you and when you think you’re safe, you’re not. Running is useless.
I would recommend this to everyone because it is not as scary as the other hous-
es, it is definitely good for people who don’t like being scared too much. You can walk through the house pretty easily and it is a mild haunted house.
that made it hard to navigate through the castle. The special effects were the most expected it. Vampires would dwell in the dark and scream at the people wandering
through the halls. The vampires also follow you around before they scare you if they are behind you.
I would recommend this to anyone because it is not as scary as the other houses.
It is definitely good for people who don’t like being scared too much. You can walk through the house pretty easily and it is a mild haunted house. The only cons are the hydraulics that make the loud noises to terrify you.