December 2017 by Lee's Summit HS Hi-Life Magazine

Hi.Life

19 December 2017 . Volume 99 . Issue 4

LIVING IN THE PAST AS A NEW GENERATION

Contents

Features

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{8} J.T.’s Choices- Jordan Turner reviews this month’s fashion trends ranging from a vertical striped flannels to statement piece belts {10} Breaking the Ice- Student Senate shivers to bring in winter wear for the community {12} Stay Toasty- A good book can warm up any gloomy winter day {13} Hey, Mrs. Canow!- Growing up in Germany is certainly different from living in Lee’s Summit {14} Show Stoppers- A recap of the second annual Talent Show acts

On the Cover :

Opinions

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{21} What We Think- The Hi.Life staff debate which gender has it easier in multiple regards. {22} Aud Thoughts- An editorial column by Audrey Badgerow discussing the current issues surrounding the pro-choice debate {24} Enrolling With the Punches- A look into the pros and cons of the early enrollment dates {25} They Wore What- Undressing the truth behind the double standards hidden in the school dress code

Sports

{27} Clayton’s Quarter- A sports column by Clayton Couch where he elaborates on his thoughts about the basketball team’s success and players {28} Home Sweat Home- A guide to an affective at home workout {29} Kickin’ Grass- An indoor alternative to soccer for when the weather takes a turn {30} Nurturing Nutrition- Tips of how to improve field performance through nurtitious habits

A New Generation: Editor-in-Chief Madeline Antey dives into a prevalent factor affecting society today: The Generational Gap. But new generations seem to be reverting back to the traditions of their ancestors.

What is your favorite way to treat yourself?

THE STAFF Editor-in-Chief Madeline Antey Web Editor Makenzie Kraxberger Copy Editor Molly Goetz Photography Editor Sports Editor

Johanna Holmberg

Johanna Holmberg Clayton Couch

Features Editor Jordan Turner Opinions Editor Audrey Badgerow Story Ideas Editor

When I get stressed, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll put on one of my records and paint, I find it really relaxing, also tea helps.

Sierra Terry

Ads Manager Chris Teeter Media Manager

Tyler Williams Scheduled naps: If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t actually sleep, I like to put away time where I recharge.

Cartoonist Publicist Writer Writer Writer Writer Writer Writer Writer Writer Writer Writer Writer Writer Photographer

Jessica Winkler Elizabeth Marszalek Renee Haskell Jordan Wilson Christina Felix Jaeden Miller Bianca Stewart Blake Lemon Cesar Rutiaga Alana Rogers Lauren Kroh Tommy Hicks Emma Wesseldine Michael Kraxberger Daltyn Schafer Cheyanne Kennedy

Photographer Megan Cureless Photographer David Perkins Photographer Chana Ostrander Photographer Makayla Holmberg Photographer Nora Carrell Photographer Abbie Thurman Photographer Shelby Friedrichsmeyer

Audrey Badgerow To treat myself, I usually just end up spending outrageous amounts of money on clothes.

Designer Tyler Williams Designer Mike Smith Designer Izzy Demarco Adviser Marc Russell

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am going to be honest. I have tried to write this letter for the better part of a month now, but I continue to get distracted by the daunting tasks of adulthood that is approaching me far too quickly. My half birthday recently passed; thinking about the fact that in less than six months I will become a legal adult is exciting, but I cannot help but think about all the responsibilities that I will soon be faced with. In the next six months I need to find a cell phone plan that is not too expensive yet has everything I need, I need to figure out my transportation situation because my parents own my car, and scariest of all I have to apply for student loans. In this issue readers will discover the joys of turning 18, such as being able to get a tattoo, but they will also read about the troubles that come with choosing a career path their parents do not fully support. To my knowledge, both my parents seem content with my career path; I plan to get a degree in journalism and then go on to law school to become a press lawyer. Although, just because my parents support my career and education choices in their heads and in their hearts, does not mean they are support them financially. It is quite unlikely that I will recive any government funding to subsidize the cost of my college education, so student loans are really my only option. That terrifies me. At 18 years old I have to commit to something that I will be paying off likely until the day I die. The average life expectency for a female in the United States is 79 years, which means I am less than a quarter way done with my life and I am going to have to spend the next three-quarters paying off all my student debt. This is a reality for eighty-eight percent of college attendees born between 1892 and 2000. I would say that I am a pretty average student, but even validictorians have student loan debt. Eighteen is too young to decide how I am going

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CALENDAR of events

January

2017

FEATUREEVENT 15-20

BASKETBALL- BOYS VARSITY TOURNAMENT: VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL WILL PLAY AGAINST EAST, HOGAN PREP ACADEMY, LEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SUMMIT NORTH, LINCOLN COLLEGE PREP, RAYTOWN, RAYTOWN SOUTH, AND RUSKIN. THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE LSHS FIELD HOUSE 4:00PM8:30PM

FEATUREEVENT

POLAR BEAR PLUNGE: VOLUNTEERS JUMP INTO A FREEZING LAKE TO RAISE MONEY FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS.

MR. TIGER AUDITIONS: MNR. TIFER AUDITIONS ARE IN THE LECTURE HALL FROM 2:45- 4:00.

NO SCHOOL: IN HONOR OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR DAY THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL.

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THEATER STATE THESPIAN FESTIVAL: THESPIAN MEMBERS FROM TIGER ACT WILL TRAVEL TO ST. LOUIS FOR A THEATER FESTIVAL OVER THE WEEKEND.

YOUTH VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: LSHS FIELD HOUSE, LSHS GYM A, LSHS MEZZANINE, AND THE LSHS INDOOR CONCESSION LOBBY

ORDER A YEARBOOK: JANUARY 12TH IS THE LAST DAY TO ORDER A YEARBOOK. PAY AT THE LINK ON THE SCHOOL WEBSITE.

DAY.

BASKETBALL GIRLS VARSITY GAME: VARSITY PLAYERS COMPETE AGAINST LEE’S SUMMIT WEST AT LSWHS AT 5:30

GIRLS VARSITY SWIM MEET: VARSITY SWIMMERS COMPETE AGAINST LEE’S SUMMIT NORTH AND LEE’S SUMMIT WEST AT THE LEE’S SUMMIT AQUATICS CENTER

ENROLLMENT FAIR: ALL STUDENTS WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE ENROLLMENT FAIR BY GOING AROUND AND SEE THEIR OPTIONS FOR NEXT YEAR.

CLASS RESUMES: CLASS WILL RESUME ON JANUARY 3RD. THIS IS A LATE START

GIRLS FRESHMAN BASKETBALL GAME : THE GAME WILL BE AT 5PM.

JV WRESTLING MATCH: JV WRESTLERS COMPETE AGAINST FORT OSAGE AT FORT OSAGE HIGH SCHOOL AT 6:00 PM.

Features

J T ’ s Choices

A FASHION COLUMN BY FEATURES EDITOR JORDAN TURNER

Oxfords Personally oxfords are my favorite type of shoe to wear. They look nice and make me feel like my outfit is completely put together. I have worn them with jeans, dresses, skirts, and shorts.

Striped Flannel Vertically striped flannels can help one to achieve the desired “boyfriend” style, where clothing items look slightly baggy, yet still fit.They can be layered on top of any shirt. I have paired a striped flannel both with jeans and a T-shirt to be casual, and with a plain black shirt and a denim skirt to dress up.

front Tie Pants Front tie pants are incredibly comfortable. I would almost consider them lounge pants, however they look a bit nicer and will make an outfit look more put together.

{ } Brand of the Month

Graphic Sweatshirt Graphic sweatshirt are a practical item to have during winter. They can keep one warm and, graphic items can come with all kinds of designs or labels. This way someone could also express their interests or personality.

Tan Pants Tan jeans help dress up a look, plus they are comfortable since they are jeans. They can be worn with all types of tops. I find that tan pants look the best matched with fall colors. For example, burgundy, gray, black, or a dark green or mustard yellow.

Belts Belts are also a practical item. They help solve wardrobe issues, such as sagging pants, and they look nice. However, there is the common rule that a brown belt would need to be worn with brown shoes, and the same goes for black. Writen By: Jordan Turner Photographed By: Jordan Turner Designed By: Jordan Turner

Features

Italy

Foreign exchange students settle in.

s she leaves the city the old buildings and museums zoom past her window. She packed enough in her bags to last her a school year. She will not see her family or this city again for months. However, foreign exchange student Martina Gregori signed up for this and is excited to come to America. “I am from Rome. It is a big city, it’s pretty crowded. There’s a lot of traffic and old stuff and museums,” Gregori said. In Rome there are more public means of transportation. “In Rome, there are a lot more places you can go. There are a lot of means of transportation like buses and the

underground that makes it easier to move. I can’t really think about much that is similar,” Gregori said. She was involved in activities back home as well as here. “In Rome, I used to do triathlons, but I hurt myself so I stopped and took last year as a rest year. Here, I was in the musical The Hunchback,” Gregori said. In Italy students chose the school they go to based on their favorite subject topics. “I really like the school and the system here. In Italy we don’t have one big school where you can chose to do whatever you want, there are different schools for different subject topics, so if you like math you can go to a school for math,

chemistry, physics or classes like that,” Gregori said. Even though students choose their school, there are still required classes they must take. “Everyone is required to take math, Italian, geography, and history, the rest depends on what school you chose. We have 5 years and you can’t change,” Gregori said. Her host family enjoys to see her try new things. “It’s really fun. It’s funny to see her try new things because the food I think is good, she thinks it’s not good,” junior Audrey Howe said. Gregori enjoys studying.

“She likes to study, she spends a lot of time studying and watching Netflix. She also makes really good pizza,” Audrey said. Audrey’s mom has always been interested in hosting a foreign exchange student. “Last year I was really close friends with some of the foreign exchange students and I told Patricia, a past foreign exchange student, that my mom has always wanted a foreign exchange student and she told me the students coming next year still needed some families,” Audrey said.

Gregori is kind and cares for everyone. “She is really nice and puts other people before herself. She is also very smart,” freshman Grace Howe said. Grace enjoys spending time with Gregori no matter what they are doing. “She is like a sister to me. We watch Netflix together, I help her with her homework and we just hang out. It’s always fun,” Grace said. As she pulls out of the airport parking lot watching the new city zoom past her window, it marks a beginning of new memories in

Written by:Christina Felix Photo courtesy of: Martina Gregori Designed by: Makenzie Kraxberger

Features

Buying On a Budget No one wants to spend the big bucks for the best gifts, but who says you have to?

ast year, the Census Bureau reported that 12.7 percent of the United states was below the poverty line. That is approximately forty-one million U.S. citizens. In Missouri alone, there are 826,954 people who are considered to live in poverty. This being considered, with gift giving time being brought up, it is understood that some families are under a budget. While all the best presents cost more money, there are also presents that can fit under a budget. For a small budget, the cheapest gift to give a loved one would be a handheld head massager which can be purchased two for two dollars at a majority of stores. For a more romantic setting, or just for when the power is out, a hanging candleholder is available for four dollars, found at cb2.com. For every man who cannot find something special for his someone special, Sephora offers a subscription box that costs ten dollars per month, which comes with cosmetics that varies

each month. To buy this, go to their website and click on the subscribe now button. For any fan of bath and beauty products, give them the chance to bathe in the universe with the Lush intergalactic bath bomb for only seven dollars which can be purchased online at lushusa.com. If the budget is not super low, but still not extravagant, there are still great items. It is possible to order up to three chocolate letters for ten dollars. If this is a desired delectable, they are found online at maggielouiseconfections.com. A great gift for anyone would be a book that explains what makes that special person special. This gift is available online for ten dollars on amazon. There are some gifts that may seem expensive, but considering their functions, it could be said that they are worth it. For example, for apple users, there is a keychain that will charge an iPhone, and this cost a measly seventeen dollars on amazon. As the days are getting colder, everyone is struggling to stay warm and struggling to get to their phone screens. The e-tip

gloves by North Face are built for this purpose. These gloves keep hands warm while letting the user to keep texting. These can be purchased online for twenty-nine dollars. The final, and most expensive item on this list is the mood ring thermochromic iPhone case. This interesting case changes color due to the user’s warmth, and cost thirty dollars online. The iPhone case and gloves can be found at nordstrom.com. Everyone has tough seasons, and some people even have tough years. Around this time of year, it is completely understandable to be on a budget. However, everyone wants to compete with the family to be the best gift giver. This list gives a small fraction of all the amazing gifts to give without breaking the bank.

Written by: Blake Lemon Photographed by: Mackenzy Martinez Designed by: Izzy DeMarco

Features

{Top 3 Books}

On by: Rainbow Rowell 1 Carry This story is fits into the fantasy category.

2 Keep Toasty With a Book by the Fire

Stay warm and cozy by reading next to a fire

he sits by the fire under a warm blanket reading All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven. She becomes completely entranced in the story that fills the pages. Over Winter Break Allison Donahay reads one of her favorite genres in her free time.

Reasons Our Teachers Love to Read “I took a trip to Europe, a long trip, and we had a lot of time, a lot of travel time, a lot of time on trains and planes and I basically started reading again to fill that time. I realized how much I missed it, and how much I liked it. I think for a lot of students who maybe say “I don’t like to read” finding the right book that you love and makes you wants to read another, and then another, or finding the time to give a book a chance could help too,” librarian Jennifer Coleman said.

Favorite Part About Reading “Studies show people who read

more are generally read more are smarter, and it is a time to be off your phone and not be watching netflix, which I do all those things, but it is okay to not be connected with electronics for 30 minutes a day and you just get to learn things and for the sheer entertainment of it, and you get to use your imagination,” English teacher Stacy Allison said.

Simon Snow is the main character who is “The Chosen One” and must defeat the Humdrum from taking magic from the United Kingdom. Simon attends a magical school known as Watford and is in his final year, therefore he faces similarities as today’s teenagers face, as far as social

Words In Deep Blue by: Cath Crowley

This is a mysterious love story about two friends, Henry and Rachel, are torn apart by circumstance and brought back together three years later due to a tragedy that took place. Rachel finds ways to mourn the lost of her brother, Cal, while working at a bookstore and noticing that there is a future within the books that are read there.

Bright Places by: Jennifer Niven 3 AllThisThebook is a romantic novel about a boy

named Finch and a girl named Violet. They both have mental illnesses and meet at the top of their school’s bell tower. They are able to stop each other from falling and end up traveling around Indiana together and teach each other what it feels like to live.

Reasons To Read More “It brings to mind this quote from John Green that said, “Great books help you to understand and they help you to be understood” so I think that is a great point. It helps you to understand and to learn more about things you wouldn’t otherwise, and it helps you to learn more about yourself because sometimes you see yourself in a book and sometimes you see things you’ve never experienced in a book,” librarian Allison Donahay said.

Written By: Jordan Turner Photographed By: Cheyanne Kennedy Designed By: Jordan Turner

Features

Freeze Out

The annual Freeze Out is getting cooler every year

e shivers as the chilly nip at his nose. He stands outside in the cold as the temperature drops, yet senior JT Cornelius signed up to spend his Friday night like this. “It’s our annual clothing and food drive when we stay outside in the element for four hours and make box homes, while collecting food and clothing donations from the community,” Tiger Smart sponsor Susan Mosier said. Freeze out is a day where our school, West, and North, get together and collect food, and clothes for the homeless. The Freeze Out is one of the biggest events for Tiger

Smarts. Not only is it 15-20 students a good cause, but it would be is also fun. It usually considered occurs in December, homeless based when it starts to be on varying colder in temperatures. definitions of “It’s important to that term. donate, and it’s also Not only is a fun way to enter the the Freeze Out holidays,” Cornelius a great cause, it said. brings out just This year was such ice for people a great impact. Tiger in need in our KEEPING WARM (Top Left): Sophomore Natalie Smarts had carts full of community. Schumacher sits out in the cold in order to collect clothing and food for food and clothing for the homeless. “It was a Hillcrest, Cold Water, different feeling because usually around this time and Lee’s Summit people take things for granted.” Schumacher Social Services. said. “Each year it gets better, and better. FREEZE OUT (Bottom BOXED IN (Top Right): Recently we added Right): Freeze out sign Tigert Smart invites North and West which sister schools North sits outside of LSHS in makes a bigger impact, order to promote Tiger and West to the annaul plus we started to do Freeze Out each year in Smart’s annual Freeze food, for Feed a Need, order to get donations Out. the food pantry in our Written By: Bianca Stewart for shelters around Photographed By: David Perkins school,” Mosier said. Lee’s Summit. Designed By: Jessica Winkler There are about

Hey Mrs. Canow!

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1 Long Way From Home: The plane ride from Hannover to Kansas City is almost 14 hours long.

2 Hannover Heels: Mrs. Canow’s hometown of Hannover Germany is nearly 5,000 miles away.

ll of the pets run around crazy, while making noise and being loud. One teacher grew up in Germany, but now speaks three languages and lives in America. Anja Canow misses some parts of living in Germany, but has a lot of unique hobbies, and many pets. “I like the area, but I miss family and friends, especially during holidays,” German teacher Anja Canow said. Twelve years ago, she made a big change moving from Germany to America, filled with many new things and differences. “I miss the public transportation, being able to go places without taking your car,” Canow said. Everything is much farther apart here. “I used to do a lot on my bicycle, even grocery shopping, and all of my other errands” Canow said. German food is different than American food. “I miss the food of course,” Canow said.

German teacher, Anja Canow, tells about her coming to America as well and her quirky personality. Most people have a house pet, but Canow has unique ones. “I can’t count all the fish, but I have three geese, three hermit crabs, two horses, two dogs, two cats, and a guinea pig,” Canow said. She took on her daughter’s hobby of horse riding. “I just started riding horses a year and a half ago,” Canow said. It’s nice to share languages and learn other cultures. “I love languages and it’s exciting to see that the students here enjoy learning about my culture,” Canow said. She also knows how to speak three different languages. “I speak German, English, and French,” Canow said. Even with the drastic differences, Canow’s hobbies have not changed. “Gardening and

cooking are some of my other hobbies that I enjoy,” Canow said. She also loves to travel. “I’ve been to more than twenty countries,” Canow said. Out of all the places she has been, there are two countries she liked the best. “I love Cuba and The Netherlands,” Canow said. Most people do not know that Canow loves riding her motorcycle. “I have a motorcycle that I’ve been riding since age eighteen,” Canow said. From moving across the world to owning many unique pets, Anja Canow has interesting hobbies. Lots of pets and lots of travelling are just some of the things that make her different from most teachers.

Written by: Sam Schierolz Photographed by: Shelby Friedrichsmyer Designed by: Tyler Williams

Features

Show Stoppers

Students perform a variety of acts in the talent show

his year was the second annual talent show held by french and german club. Since last year’s show, the clubs have doubled what they made sending out $100 to Della Lamb, an organization in KC that helps refugees and immigrants with things like education. Freshmen Nyah Gale and Christy Boyken performed a duet of Stay by Rihanna. “At first it was nerve wracking but I had my friend with me so it was much easier,” Gale said. Both Gale and Boyken were grateful to share a special moment with each other. Sophomore Simeon Prusia sang a original song while playing guitar. “It was a pretty cool experience to

be up on the stage in front of the audience,” Prusia said. The nerves stayed until the second verse, and after that it was easy sailing for Prusia. Sophomore Merrick Makowski preformed a mashup of songs on the electric guitar. “It was a exciting experience and I can not put into words the adrenaline rush that came with it,” Makowski said. Before the performance Makowski rearranged the songs about 3 more times. Sophomore Raegan Maintz and junior Camryn Brigham performed a duet of Defying Gravity from the musical Wicked. “Being on the stage was the best feeling in the world, and to be

able to share it with Camryn was amazing,” Maintz said. The duet was dedicated to Maintz mom who passed away, because through her mom was how Maintz discovered her favorite musical Wicked. Juniors Camryn Brigham and Parker Tozier performed a duet of We Don’t Have to Take Our Clothes Off by Ella Eyre. “I have always liked being on stage, it is a normal thing for me. Before the performance I am nervous but it all goes away when I walk onto the stage,” Brigham said. Brigham’s partner Parker Tozier

had last minute role of performing with Brigham while also managing the duties of being a stage director. Junior Chris Teeter and friends preformed own version of Feel Good INC by gorillaz. “It was a phenomenal feeling being up there and felt amazing to experience it with my friends,” Teeter said. Yhe preformance was his first in months. Senior Brandon Harlow sang a original song about failed relationships and moving on. “It was

amazing to see the crowd’s reaction to a song they have never heard before and it was unexpected,” Harlow said. If Harlow had the opportunity to participate again, he would do a song that more people were able to expect. The talent show was a success and as more years come, the only thing that can be seen in the future is improvement and more success. It was a special moment every competitor got to connect with.

Written By: Lauren Kroh Photo Coutesy of Nik Walker Designed By: Christina Felix

LOST

IN THE

LABELS

There’s a generational gap right in the middle of this high school, no not between the teachers and students, but amongst the students themselves. Seniors and about 50 percent of juniors are part of an entirely different generation than the freshman and sophomores. While the older high schoolers are still considered millennials, the

younger students are a part of Gen-Z. What generation high school students are a part of is often questioned by this community because like our parents, we were born on the brink of two generations. Where the gap in high school causes minimal problems, the one between high schoolers and the generations before is growing and creating some animosity. Everyone has seen the clickbait headlines “Millennials are Ruining Blank,” but what most would be surprised to know is that millennials and traditionalists hold many of the same values, but go about

Written by: Madeline Antey Photographed by: Johanna Holmberg Designed by: Makenzie Kraxberger, Madeline Antey, & Tyler Williams

executing them very differently. When it comes down to it, the era in which you were born and came of age matters. If you fought a war or lost family to the Blitz, that impacts your world view. And if you were born into copious amounts of technology, from the 90s onwards, that also shapes how you behave. But while there is clearly a growing generational gap, commentary that paints a picture of different generations economically pitted against each other lacks the nuance of real life. While many intergenerational differences persist, there are also areas of commonality. Both

younger generations and old, aspire to good relationships, health, learning and independence. Older and younger people feel equally overwhelmed by the dominance of new technology. Almost eight in 10 of those aged 18-24 and the over-65s want life to slow down. It’s in our fastchanging cities where the crisis is most pronounced. Globalisation, gentrification, migration, urban transience, digitisation and housing bubbles have all contributed to each generation feeling isolated. The multiplying effect is that many older people have

deep roots in their communities but few connections, while many young people have hundreds of connections but no roots in communities. The nature of the isolation older and younger groups face is very different. For many older people, retirement, the loss of social networks, bereavements, single living and failing health all play a role. For younger people, professional expectations, social media, FOMO (fear of missing out), and living and working with people largely from similar backgrounds and world views, can all bring a sense of being unfulfilled.

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TRADITIONALISTS BABY BOOMERS GEN-X

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GEN-Z

BY THE NUMBERS GEN Z

Born 2000-Current 27 percent of today’s population Influencers: technology surrounds them, social media, sheltered, less time outside First generation where kids learn almost exclusively from technology.

BABY BOOMERS Born 1946-1964 26 percent of today’s population Influencers: Civil Rights, Vietnam War, Cold War, and the Space Race The American dream was promised as children, so they pursued it.

MILLENIALS Born 1981-2000 22 percent of today’s population Influencers: Terrorism, technology, social media, divorce, sheltered First generation where kids were kept on schedules.

GEN X

Born 1965-1980 20 percent of today’s population Influencers: Increased divorce rates, dual income households, Y2K, Single Parents, End of Cold War First generation that will not do as well financially as their parents

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FLASHING BACK

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Recently fashion has been recycled from many different eras, ranging across the entire 20th century. Bits and pieces of each decade have influnced what people wear on a daily basis. The grunge looks of the 90’s mixed with more eccentric pieces from the 70’s make for looks filled with individuality .

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Opinions

What

Think

Pushing the societal limitations of gender expectations

he heavy beat of the bass drum makes the room shake and the melodic sound of the keyboard is heard. The guitar riffs fill the room. The tempo goes faster and faster, leading into the chorus of the song. Music is something that people all around the world love and enjoy. It is one thing that truly helps people in many different ways. Music is a part of everyone’s life, whether big or small.. A person can likely hear music wherever they go, being in a car or at a store. Music is healing, calming, and there is something for everyone to listen to. Whether creating or listening, music helps people tremendously. “Creating music gives me a sense of purpose and fulfillment,” The

Greeting Committee lead singer Addie Sartino said. Music is a way for people to express themselves, and let out their feelings and

involves a lot of pride and a sense of accomplishment,” Sartino said. Everyone has a different reason for loving music. “Based on

people of all cultures, backgrounds, and ages, together,” school counselor Connie Ficken said. Music can change people’s lives in countless ways. “I think music has tremendous power to impact people’s beliefs and behaviors,” Ficken said. Our world is defined by music and everything we do is impacted by music. “Societal trends and norms can even be influenced by music, if you think about Elvis, The Beatles, or Madonna,” Ficken said. Music helps people in the their daily lives. way music “Oftentimes, listening to affects me, I’d say music is recommended music affects other in by mental health many ways, such as professionals as a supplying happiness strategy to reduce stress or encouraging and anxiety,” Ficken sadness or just being said. there as a simple Music helps with soundtrack of life,” emotional problems, Sartino said. but can also help to Music brings people relax and destress. together. “Certain types of “I believe that music music have been really is the universal found to have calming language that ties effects especially

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emotions. “When I was younger the main reason I created music was to use it as an escape,” Sartino said. Making music is a long process that is always worthwhile. “Creating music is different from listening to music because the creative process can involve a lot of frustration at times, but it also

when combined with mindfulness exercises,” Ficken said. If music has the power to calm, it makes sense that it also has the power to invigorate. “I think the power of music to energize and get going is pretty evident by all the different exercise playlists that are created,” Ficken said. Music creates memories like no other. “I can’t imagine a world without music because many of my most important and cherished memories can be triggered just by hearing a song on the radio,” Ficken said. Music, regardless of which genre, is powerful and filled with emotion. “I don’t have to understand the words to a song to be moved by it and that’s the power of the emotion that can be conveyed in music,” Ficken said. Some of the darkest and hardest times can be overcome with the help of music.

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An editorial column by opinions editor Audrey Badgerow

veryday, I make a varying series of choices that require varying levels of thought. I choose what to wear, even if it takes me seven outfit changes; I choose whether to eat a muffin, or really spice it up and eat a bagel. I choose whether or not I am going to completely zone out, or if I am going to be an attentive and alert student; the list goes on and on. But there is one decision that I never second-guess: my decision to be not only pro-choice, but be pro-woman. I suppose I should call myself this. I mean, I am a woman and I am a pretty big fan of my rights not being restricted, so there is that. And allow me to just make this as clear as can be: this is about rights, not

ethics; these are completely separate. It has been almost half a century since the heavily debated and oddly controversial topic regarding reproductive rights was supposedly set in stone, yet, still so many are fighting it. To me, it is just so unusual, yet at the same time, not at all, that something that should be so simple, has become so polarized and such a topic of dispute. Maybe the reason that I am so quick to defend the pro-choice mentality is the same reason that I so swiftly defend feminism— because I long for the day when women are treated with the same esteem, authority, and respect that men all too often take for granted. This is not just an issue of morality, this is also an issue of thinly veiled sexism.

I strongly believe that if it were men whose rights were being stripped away, there would be so much more fuss; and we all know it too. At least we should. I also strongly believe that a woman should not be legally bound into bringing life into this world, at the cost of her life, her wishes, and her rights in addition to being shamed for not wanting to. So no, it does not mean a thing that we were born with a will to live the life that we want. I guess that it does not count for anything that we want to be successful in this world without being mothers just yet or at all. I guess it does not matter that we should get a choice too. Written by: Audrey Badgerow Photographed by: Makayla Holmberg Designed by: Johanna Holmberg

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FINDING A SOLUTION

NUMBERS 76% of students take a math class their senior year. 60% took Algebra I as freshmen. 1/10 of students dropped Algebra I in the eight grade.

Teachers and Students search for a solution to a problem some have with the math curriculum.

any students here are very involved both in and outside school walls. Most students juggle activities such as sports, arts programs, jobs, and rigorous coursework. However, some students may be interested to know that they may not be exploiting all of their options pertaining to taking the most difficult classes. In our school curriculum, students must take Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Precalculus before they can take Calculus as a senior. However, this pathway has become quite difficult for junior Lindsay Reinhardt. “I knew I wanted to take Calculus my

senior year, but I did not realize how hard it became when I did not take Algebra I in 8th grade. I was not used to having to try in my classes, so when things got hard, I gave up and dropped Algebra. Looking back, I would have worked harder in the beginning so I would not have so much to make up for in the long run,” Reinhardt said. Students like Reinhardt, who wish to take Calculus, but are not on the right track to meet the requirements in time, usually must go through a few hoops. Often times, these extra steps can be challenging to make work, but some students still work hard to achieve their goals.

“We do have students that take Algebra I as 9th graders, then take both Geometry and Algebra 2 as 10th graders. This puts them in a position to take PreCalculus their junior year and then Calculus their senior year. Geometry is offered online which helps with scheduling also,” math teacher Mrs. Pamela Upton said. Students are more than welcome to take this path if they are up for the challenge, but often times many students that are in this boat agree that they wish they had not given up early on, so that when the tough got going, they would have been more ready for the challenge. “If you are wanting

40% wished they would have taken Algebra I in the 8th grade. 2/5 wish they would have rethought their math path.

to take on the challenge of a harder class then you should be able to take the initiative and be ready for it. I recommend setting up a plan early on and sticking to it, or you will regret it in the long run. I would not have had to have gone through as many hoops had I not given up when things got harder,” Reinhardt said. Of course, people who are willing to

take on this feat must be ready to take on the extra work, and it is definitely still recommended you take the standard path towards calculus, and that this is not mistaken for a shortcut. “Students would need to talk to both their math teachers as well as their counselors about these options before making any major decisions,” Upton said.

Written by: Tyler Williams Photographed by: Nora Carrell Designed by: Tyler Williams

Enrolling with

to those who are creating the master schedule. It helps the staff and parents have a better understanding paperwork. on where their headed. “The early “We have constructed a enrollment helps us normal process that I think get the master schedule helps the kids explore the done earlier,” Faulkenberry high school,” Faulkenberry said. said. To run a high school there Although students may has to be a system and for not always agree with this. everything to be correctly This can be a confusing prepared. In this case the process as well as a unfair master schedule is a priority one at times. Students can that has to be handled and be put in a class and learn taken care of as soon as later they really didn’t want possible. to follow along with it. “The early enrollment “I feel like the enrollment seems to make more sense dates should be farther into to kids and teachers because the year, so that we have a it’s more concentrated,” chance to experience the Faulkenberry said. first semester and second The process may be long semester classes before we and early but it also is helpful have to make the decision,”

the Punches Enrollment is too early for students, but too late for teachers.

nrollment, the word that every student has known since their first taste of school lunch. Although, enrollment is meant to be a simple and easy process, at times it can be a rather “early” process. Students think that it may be possible to be better off with a later date to start choosing classes for their next year of high school. “There has to be a process,” principal John Faulkenberry said. No matter what, students have to pick classes but it has to be convenient for everyone. When we come to this current enrollment we notice that the ideas we may have are very different from what is actually helping the staff set everything in order for the years to come. “A positive that we think that comes from the enrollment date is the enrollment period would just go on too long,” Faulkenberry said. Before the early process of picking classes had begun instead the teachers would show a presentation of how to do pick and choose then hand out enrollment

freshman Elizabeth Vehige said. If enrollment was changed to a later date then it is believed that less teens would want to change their classes. Instead of changing classes and not being inspired to learn kids could have a chance to experience what they want. “I felt like I didn’t have enough time to make a decision and the school just give it to me,” Vehige said. Students should not have to go through this thought process but again the school also needs to have these tasks done on time. The dates need to be changed and not just in consideration of students but also so students no longer have to worry about changing of classes. Students should have a well put together set of classes that are enjoyable and not just what was quick enough. Quality is always better, no matter how long it may take.

Written by: Emma Wesseldine Cartoon by: Elizabeth Marszalek Designed by: Audrey Badgerow

Opinions

“You Can’t Wear That”

with less fear of the dress code. Every year there is an initiative to enforce the dress code more. The school addresses this through a teacher meeting. Most teachers are very forgiving on the dress very student code guidelines. knows that one “There is a push to teacher who enforce the dress code seems to dress stronger each year,” code people for counselor Sally Sabata the most irrelevant said. reasons against only Clothes in school one gender or another. should not be When students read separated in school this they can learn how as “boys” and “girls”. to express themselves There should be a strict

A look into the sexist dresscoding occuring in schools.

enforcement that is equal to boys and girls. Sometimes people feel more comfortable in clothes of the opposite gender. “People should be able to express themselves within the dress code. A male student should be able to wear feminine clothing,” Sabata said. The reason that this gender inequality is present in the dress code could be because there is less female representation in higher positions of power. “I believe that women are underrepresented and

are often less respected. This is slowly changing but it is not completely equal yet,” Sabata said. The key to avoiding dress code misconduct is to dress how people know is appropriate. People can still express themselves through their clothes in an acceptable way. Society will always be okay with selfexpression as long as the person is not trying to instigate a bad reaction. “Society likes to see people for what they really are not the front some people put on,” Sabata said. The dress code can be a limiting factor in self-expression but it is a necessary evil to keep a great reputation for our school. If people can learn the extent of the dress code than it can become less of a limit and more of a guideline.

Written by: Jordan Wilson Cartoon by: Elizabeth Marzsalek Designed by: Audrey Badgerow

Opinions

Getting Yiggy With It Students from across the state gather for the opportunity of a lifetime. Peyton Reeves, President:

“I like to debate issues in Missouri, and idealize the effects politics can have”

onfidently, junior Aidan Clark marches toward the podium to introduce her outstanding bill, while students from across the state silence on the floor below; they listen intently as she nails the speech she had diligently prepared for all semester. This became a reality for many of the members of Youth and Government during their Jefferson City field trip. The club gives students the opportunity to take on the role of government officials in the legislative body and gain exposure to different people and ideas. “It’s amazing to meet people from across the state with different ideas and opinions, and to be able to share them, argue them or just meet them is an incredible opportunity,” future Lieutenant Governor Aidan Clark said. YAG provides students with a hands-on learning experience like no other.

“I learned that what you consider to be true, is always correct or right, and the fact that when it comes down to it be willing to change something. Be willing to change what is currently taking place, if you think it can be better, than make it better,” future Speaker of the House Sebastian Mayhough said. For many, YAG has taught them more than just how to present a bill. “I learned a lot about how to present yourself and public speaking,” Clark said. For students looking to get involved in politics, YAG is the perfect gateway. “Join! It’s a really fun time, you get to understand the process of government on a deeper level, and understand issues that are going on in the state of Missouri,” President Peyton Reeves said. Though YAG season is over now, the experience will be timeless.

Written by: Makenzie Kraxberger Photographed by: Tyler Williams Designed by: Makenzie Kraxberger

“Just getting to know people, seeing what they want to change,” Mayhough said. (Photo courtesy of Yonny Astake)

Aidan Clark, Lieutenant Governor:

“YAG is the best thing to have ever happened to me and it’s my favorite part of the year”

Sebastian Mayhough, Speaker of the House:

“People with different opinions are real people, who go about their lives, they just think differently than you” do”

Grace Stephenson, Senate:

“I really enjoyed being in Senate, because we really got to go further in depth on bills than before”

Yonny Astake, House:

“I got to learn about how government works and how important state governments is to our society as Missourians”

Kellen Merrell, House:

“I regret not doing this earlier, because I enjoy it so much, and I wish i could have more time doing something I really love”

Sports

Clayton’s Quarter A sports column by sports editor Clayton Couch

n my three years in high school I have seen a lot of athletic excellence out of the basketball program, and I do not expect that to stop this year. I was able to interview coach Blake Little to get his thoughts on the upcoming season. With 11 out of 19 regular season games being on the road coach Little is confident in his team. “This is the same format we play each year in regards to home and away. We only have one fewer home game this year as compared to last year so in essence it doesn’t really affect any of our approach to the season,” Little said. Away games are tough on teams if they cannot find strong leadership. Player led teams are usually more successful than other coach led teams. “Leadership is something that we are constantly working on developing, as player driven teams are always more successful than coach driven teams. I am happy with the progress that we have made and we have had several guys step up but still have a ways to go until they are holding each other accountable and setting the tone not just for the varsity but for the program as a whole,”

Practicing with

The team is practicing like champions, despite rankings. “Those are just distactions,” Little said.

Little said. Since coach Little’s arrival the team’s motto has been exactly that “It has been our motto since I’ve been here, no going into my 5th year. In basketball as in life it is important to be apart of something bigger than yourself,” Little said. Little has coached some championship teams throughout his five years, but winning it all is not his ultimate goal for his athletes. “My hope for this team is the same as any team that I have ever coached in that I want us to work to improve each and every day and come as close as we can to being the best possible team we can be. If we do that then we will have the season I want for this team.” Little said. Most teams have 5 starting players, and then a bench rotation, but Little does not look at his team like that. “We do not

Huddle Up: Coach Blake Little talks to his team after a monday practice necessarily have a starting 5 as much as we have a starting 8 or 9 with some really good depth,” Little said. Although a championship is not the end all be all for Little; I see nothing but excellence for this program this season.

Locked In: Senior Nate Jones sinks a free throw during a intersquad scrimmage. Written by: Clayton Couch Photographed by: Clayton Couch Designed by: Makenzie Kraxberger

Sports

Home Sweat Home

Senior Corbin Elliott finds ways to workout at home without working out his wallet.

n estimated 19 billion dollars is spent on gym memberships each year, but senior Corbin Elliott has found a way to improve both his athletic and financial growth without leaving his front yard. “I call it the exercise cube.1 It definitely makes it easier to workout when you walk outside and see it,” Elliott said. The workout cube has an abundance of upper body exercises as well as a deadlift bar and a platform for yoga and ab workouts. “I have ropes that I can climb up and down or hang on them, I also have a pull up bar that I hang straps

on, so I can do spiderman push ups and that greatly works on stability muscles,” Elliott said. Elliott and his family were able to create the box while only spending close to 50 dollars. “I think it definitely has helped me, I have not even looked into a gym membership because I do not believe in paying a monthly fee to workout when we can build this for about 50 dollars,” Elliott said. Versatility is a main component in Elliott’s routine. It is clear that his balance has helped him prepare for life beyond school.

“I run up to three times a week as well as I swim at the aquatic center alot to build up my balance,” Elliott said. In home workouts do have their disadvantages. One of these being that the athlete has no one to keep them accountable, but Elliott has been able to work through the difficulties of home workouts. “You just have to stay motivated and keep a picture in mind, and that is where gyms have the advantage cause you are spending your own money, but when you build something like this and use it you feel accomplished,”

Elliott said. Unfortunately building an 8x8 foot cube is not the most convenient for an athletes front yard, but there are always alternatives. “I usually do push ups, ab workouts, and I always just go down to the bridge and throw my medicine ball against the wall for about two minutes at a time,2” Elliott said. Elliott has reaped the benefits of home workouts, and yet Elliott’s wallet did not break a sweat.

Written by: Clayton Couch Photographed by: Clayton Couch Designed by: Mike Smith

Sports

KICKN’ GRASS

Futsal provides a fun, safer alternative to indoor soccer

he transition from outdoor season. She dribbles past the last defender, cuts around the goalie, she takes her shot… and makes the goal! As Kate Duff takes her game winning shot in her futsal game, an overwhelming feeling of humbleness and accomplishment rushes through her. freshman Kate Duff said. Futsal is a fast paced, exciting soccer game played on a basketball court. Futsal tests players technical skills and ability to make decisions under high pressure. “My coaches make us play futsal because it’s a good way to improve foot skills and grow as a player,” freshman Kam Hahn said. Many players enjoy futsal because it helps grow players bonds with one another. “I wish we played futsal in the morning so we could all bond, rather than jumping straight into the outdoor season,” senior Izzy Shackelford said.

Futsal is a great sport to keep athletes in shape during the winter and prepare players for the outdoor season. “In futsal you have to move a lot which gets you in shape for the outdoor season. You also work on moving on and off the ball” freshman Kennedy Gunter said. Players often take what they learned in futsal and apply it to the outdoor game. “In futsal, for example. You’re told to use the sole of your foot when you receive the ball. I often catch myself doing this skill in the outdoor season. Futsal is such a beneficial game and overall, makes me a better outdoor player,” freshman Kate Duff said. As Kam Hahn prepares for the outdoor season, he looks back and appreciates all of the skills and training he learned during futsal, because he knows it will make him a better player.

“Futsal is a great alternative sport to play during the winter. It improves your skills and agility in a short amount of time.” Written by: Alana Rogers

Photographed by: Megan Curles Designed by: Sierra Terry

The court, ball, and rules help improve decision making, ball control, passing, technique

Futsal eliminates injuries associated with wall collisions during indoor soccer.

Futsal is a form of indoor soccer played on a basketball court, with a weighted ball, and played with five players on each team.

Sports

N Food athletes eat to fuel them up for a great performance Written By: Daltyn Schafer Photographed By: David Perkins Desgined By: Jessica Winkler

utrition is common variable in the life of athletes. Without nutrition, athletes will not stay in shape and they would not be able to perform the best of their ability. “Eating a balanced diet that consist of the major food groups are recommended. These food help to fuel the body and maximize performance,” physical trainer Angela Oswald said Nutrition can help improve a workout in many ways. One way nutrition helps is that athletes will know what foods to eat to have the energy to do their work out and help build muscle. ”If athletes skip meals throughout the day, energy stores may be depleted and may come from muscle stores rather that fat stores which is counterproductive,” Oswald said. Water is another factor for healthy nutrition. Athletes have to stay hydrated or their bodies will not perform at the best it can, but if anyone drinks too much water and the body will suffer from hyponatremia, which is a condition that occurs when sodium level in the

blood are too low. “You have to have a healthy balance of both. Health care professionals can help athletes figure out a healthy balance based on symptoms of hyponatremia versus dehydration,” Oswald said. When an athlete plays a very demanding sport they need to eat right or they will not feel drowsy while being on the field. Usually if players eat the right foods they will play and feel better. “It changes how you feel when you’re playing, if you not eating right then the chances of cramping or not playing your best changes,” junior Preston Kiefer said Meat, nuts, and rice are some of the best ways for athlete to get the protein and carbs they need to play the best way they can on and off the field. “I drink a bunch of water and eat mostly meats. I try to stay away from the cakes and sugary foods,” Kiefer said. These things play a key factor in an athlete’s diet and can do a lot to help them play and feel better.

Sports

STEPPING ON THE MAT Varsity wrestlers pin down the competition.

weat drips off of senior Caleb Schur’s forehead onto the mat. Despite the grueling match he is about to endure, he confidently struts to the mat. “It is tough. It is not for the lazy or the weak of mind. When you get on the mat it is the hardest thing you will ever do for 6 minutes, so you have to train and be mentally tough,” Schur said. Despite the difficulties that come with wrestling, coming out on top makes all the hardship worth it to Schur. “To win is like nothing else you beat your opponent in hand to hand combat. In other sports you have teammates who help you succeed or fail, but in wrestling you know it was all on you and only you made it happen,” Schur said. Strategy is a key component in the sport; not only does Schur prepare physically he prepares mentally as well. Lack of mental preparation could be costly for a wrestler. “The coaches do a great job of showing you what to do and why, what not to do,and things to try when it breaks down. Also staying tough all the time and thinking I may not win but you will remember me helps,” Schur said. Despite a rough start Schur is confident that the program will continue to grow.

“As a team we are growing and though we have hit some early bumps. We have and continue to take every opportunity to improve. The season is still young,” Schur said. Winning does not always equal success in coach Jay McGovern’s program. Growth and improvement take priority. “We want to get better that is the expectation, sometimes that’s tough since practices are hard. I personally don’t think wins and losses gives the wrestler any indication of what they have done, cause you never know where someone started,” McGovern said. While each wrestler brings a different personality to the program McGovern believes building a brotherhood will give every wrestler the best experience. “They are all going through the same difficulties, so if they focus on themselves then it will be harder, but if they help the guy across from them get better, then they will bond,” McGovern said. Regardless of the outcome of the grueling six minute match, Schur will measure 12/23 his success 1/6 in sweat not in 3/7 wins.

CAT FIGHT: Ora Scottputs up a fight to pin down his opponent and win the match. HUMAN PRETZEL: Tigers and Wildcats get tangled up, bringing the opponent down for the pin. They use strength and strategy to bring in the win

Written by: Clayton Couch Photographed by: Mackenzy Martinez Designed by: Johanna Holmberg

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