May 2019 | Volume 94 | Issue 8
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SURVEILLANCE SOCIETY TO Talk | DRIVING VICTORY
A look at Team Driven’s road to success.
Spotlight | HEY DR. TWILLEGAR Q&A with the new LSHS principal, Dr.Twillegar.
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DRIVING TO VICTORY HEY, DR. Taking a look at Team Driven’s road to success
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Weighing the positives and Q&A with the new negatives of energy drinks. school principal.
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LOOKING GLASS
Investigate the nature of living in a society constantly under surveillance with editors Audrey Badgerow and Makayla Holmberg.
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editors notes Meet the 2019-20 editorial board.
AUDREY BADGEROW 3 years on staff
“I will be super sad when all of my fellow editors leave me forever, but I am excited to see what the new staff members brings to the table.”
CHEYANNE KENNEDY 2 years on staff
“I like newspaper because it is a fun way for me to express myself and to create content that I never would have been able to.”
BIANCA STEWART 2 years on staff
“I like the Hi-Life because I enjoy everyone in it and everyone’s personality, especially Mr. Russell.
MAKAYLA HOLMBERG 3 years on staff
“The Hi-Life is so great because I get to meet these fantastic people that I never would have met otherwise. Everyone is so nice and friends with each other.”
CAM SCHULENBERG
1 year on staff
“I love the Hi-Life because it gives more sportsoriented people a place to report on the things they want to.”
JORDAN WILSON 2 years on staff
“Newspaper is a way to tell the untold stories and that is what makes it so great. I also love how there are so many paths to pursue.”
What we Think Thoughts from the staff. to school, a vast amount of students still purchase lunch at school, despite the taste. “Some of the options for lunch are good, others are not. I eat lunch and breakfast most days at school because it’s easy and I don’t have to waste food that I have at
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The choices they give students is not very beneficial because they want us to eat healthy, but what they do serve does not provide the nutrients we need, plus I think it’s too expensive for what they serve here
home,” Whitney said. School lunch is a cheap and easy option for students that do not want to or cannot bring their lunch to school. “It is super cheap to eat at school, plus my mom
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School lunch has been a hot issue in the United States in past years. Many students opt not to eat school lunch for many reasons, others choose to eat school lunch on a regular basis. “I generally think the food that is provided is okay, it honestly could be better though,” sophomore Bianca Stewart said. In 2010, Michelle Obama implicated a new school lunch policy improving health standards of school lunch, however some students believe that it was not beneficial. “School lunch does not look appetizing to me and it makes my stomach hurt sometimes so I normally bring my lunch,” Stewart said. Other students believe that having the option to eat school lunch is helpful. “I do not eat at school every day because it is not great, but it is helpful that if I forget my lunch at home I have the option to still eat,” freshmen Ava Whitney said. Although some students choose to bring their lunch
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puts money in my lunch account so I’m not wasting any money of my own,” Whitney said. According to the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act that Michelle Obama created during Barack’s presidency, schools are supposed to provide cheap lunch choices that still meet critical nutritional needs. “The choices they give students is not very beneficial because they want us to eat healthy, but what they do serve does not provide the nutrients we need, plus I think it’s too expensive for what they serve here,” Stewart said. Many students have a wide variety of ideas that could help improve school lunch. “One thing I would change is to add a salad bar or something along those lines, that way we can eat what we want and it still be healthy and tasty,” Whitney said. School lunch has many positives that come along with it, however most staff members agree there could be reformations.
Would you like to see reformations within the cafeteria’s options in regards to food?
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any hours of hard work and dedication have gone into the robot produced by team driven and this has become recognized with their inclusion in the robotics world championship. “I always think that Team Driven has a great chance of winning at every competition. However, robotics is not like any other sporting competition where you play against one other team. We play against 60 to 75 teams in a round robin style of match play to see our rankings,” Team Driven head coach Wyatt Durgan said. There will be a large number of teams competing at the robotics world championship, but the team still has hope that they come out on top. “There are a lot of
teams competing at worlds, but hopefully we could make it off our division this year.There are lots of awards to win at the World Championship level, being able to go is a win in itself,” team driven member Piper Stropes said. Being able to make it to the competition is a great honor for team driven because there are so many other teams that are also trying to make it in. “I enjoy the camaraderie and friendships, but i also really enjoy the welding and fabricating parts,” Wilson said. Each member of the team has a diverse role that is necessary for the team at large. The team could not be as successful as it is if they could not depend on each other to get their goals accomplished. “We practice whenever the school will allow us; weekdays, snow days late weekend nights most days
except Sunday, Sundays are reserved for outreach, to better our community,” Stropes said. Team driven practices as much as possible, so they can be prepared for their competition. Helping the community is also a large priority for team driven. “My favorite part of the team is the family aspect. Yes we are driven to succeed, but while we are accomplishing our goals we are also making our team into a family,” Stropes said. Team driven is a very personal group that takes time to become friends with each other not just as a team, but as a coordinated family. The members of team driven enter the building where the competition is being held and hope to leave as winners, although being accepted into this competition was really a large win for the team.
Blast Off: Team Driven’s robot “Sweet Caroline” scores 3 points with orange cargo. Alliance members help Team Driven by scoring hatch panels for 2 points each.
Written by: JORDAN WILSON Photographed by: CHLOE DOAK Designed by: AUDREY BADGEROW
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VEGAN EATS
Recipes for this eco-friendly lifestyle.
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ome students decided to take this pressing global issue into their own hands by pursuing different dietary means to achieve a better future. Though often ridiculed, belittled or discouraged in media, vegans, vegetarians and pescatarians alike brave it all for hopes of better skin, weight loss, environmental change or overall health. Seniors Cameron Brigham, Aidan Clark, Lindsay Reinhardt and junior Chloe Erps are just a few of many students that bring diverse diets to LSHS. “I’ve been a vegan for a year and six months, and I think it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made,” Clark said. The decision to pursue a limited diet is a difficult one, oftentimes the choice becomes more costly and inconvenient. Especially in school lunch rooms, where sustainable options for these lifestyles are entirely absent. “Currently, I have to pack my lunch everyday in order to receive the nutrients I need. Of course, a lot of students choose to bring their lunches, but I would appreciate the option to eat in the cafeteria sometimes, and if healthier options are offered other students might follow suit,” Erps said. Though a restricted diet isn’t for everybody, there are more moderate ways for the general public to benefit the environment. “Maybe on Mondays you don’t eat any meat. The
impact the environment would feel from nationwide meatless Mondays would be monumental. I feel like that’s a change everyone could fit in,” Clark said. Though oftentimes, plastic and paper are thought to be the primary perpetrator to negative environmental effects, mass animal production is a major source of greenhouse gas emission and a large factor of water waste. “Raising animals for food in general requires tons of land, food, energy, water, and is one of the worse causes of climate change. I chose to stop eating red meat for a year and a half, it was small but I was still contributing to the bigger picture,” Brigham said. Meat and dairy are also packaged differently than most plant products, and tend to waste more plastic, paper or other materials used in preserving the items. “If I am eating more plant based food I cut down on a lot of things that are non recyclable, there’s no packaging for an apple, whereas different meats you have to account for the packaging, the water, and all the other things that goes into that one product,” Reinhardt said. Though their lifestyles may need an extra step or an extra dollar, these students are one step ahead towards a cleaner future.
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Ingredients: 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup soy milk, ⅓ cup olive oil, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp salt Directions: 1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, 2) Mix in a small bowl dry ingredients; Flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt, 3) Mix in a large bowl wet ingredients; Soy milk, olive oil, vanilla extract, 4) Slowly mix dry ingredients with the wet ingredients 5) Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners and non-stick cooking spray. Fill liners half way up with batter, 6) Bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes, 7) Decorate as wanted 8) Enjoy Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice, 4 large bell peppers, 8 ounces shredded vegan cheese, ½ cup chopped onions, 1 (18 ounces) can black beans, 1 (14.5 ounces) can chili-style diced tomatoes, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp garlic salt, ½ tsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp Olive Oil Directions: 1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F 2) Get a large pot of water. Add 1 tbsp salt, bring to a boil., 3) Cook peppers in water until slightly soft. 4) Stir onions in olive oil. 5) Mix in large bowl. 6) Mix dry ingredients; cheese, chili powder, garlic, salt, cumin, salt in a small bowl. 7) 9) Sprinkle remaining cheese top. 10) Bake, 25-30 minutes up with batter Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) of spaghetti noodles 1 jar (26 ounces) of spaghetti sauce 1 chopped onion 1 tablespoon of garlic powder ¼ cup of grated vegan cheese Directions: 1) Start cooking paste according to the package instructions. 2) In a large skillet, add sauce, onions, garlic powder, and cheese. 3) Bring to a boil, then let simmer for 10 minutes. 4) Once paste is cooked, dain the water. 5) Put noodles in skillet with sauce. 6) Enjoy.
Written by: LEAH HASKELL and MAKENZIE KRAXBERGER Photographed by: LEAH HASKELL Designed by: CHEYANNE KENNEDY
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Students’ separate lives create stress and identity crises.
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large amount of people struggle with having a double life. During the day many things can happen. It is up to the individual that has a double life, but in order for them to keep it up, they would have to keep it a secret. Keeping that secret would also provide difficulties as well. “I think we all have things that we do or have done that we don’t want our parents to know about,” counselor Sally Sabata said. Although many claim that they tell their parents everything this is often not the case and Sabata explains that it is very normal for tenagers to not tell their parents everything. “As a teenager your job is to explore things and try things,” Sabata said. Though that is not an excuse to do just anything; it is very normal to not be open about everything to parents. That being said living this way cannot be used as an excuse to do something illegal. “Putting yourself in harms way or putting things [academics or friendships] at risk can be harmful,” Sabata said. Living your life to the
fullest does not mean that you should put yourself in harms way. It should be said that Academics and friendships can be delicate matters and if not treated with care grades could lower and friendships could become strained. “Extending additional energy to prioritize keeping up a second life takes away from a person’s ability to work within themselves and what is going on that they are trying to hide or distort in a second life,” school psychologist Kay Melander said. Day to day life as a student is tiring because of all the homework, extracurriculars, outside of school sports, family time and having any sort of social life is already way too much pressure to contain. Juggling all of that whilst hiding something from family or even friends can end up being a difficulty in everyday life. With a double life you are not able to get things off of your chest when something is up, rather you have either share it those who know about it or keep it bottled up which is not healthy in the slightest. “Student may feel too uncomfortable or
vulnerable to share about their real self, may have had past experiences when they did not receive support or understanding when sharing about themselves, or may have had a negative reaction when providing an exaggerated or false identify and continued the habit,” Melander said. These reactions from parents can occur when one or both is strict, overprotective, nosy or wants to inspect and approve every little thing a student may be interested in from books and movies to TV shows. When met with these kind of experiences teens end up either hiding. An example of that could be having a secret account on a social site or sharing site while an example of the larger scale could be having a romantic relationship without parents knowledge. “It is important that students have trusted adults to communicate concerns they have as well as peers who can reach out and get adult support if they feel their friends are struggling to balance or take care of their well being,” Melander said. At times, when hiding things, something worrisome could occur.
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During those moments it is important to share what is happening to a trusted adult that way the situation can be taken care of. Even when thing are not like that it is still important to have someone that is comfortable sharing and to consult with. Also someone who would be able to look out for them. “The juggling of different perceptions could impact a student’s ability to keep up daily functioning. It could build mistrust in friendships and connections that were built on a false identity. It could prevent a person from working on themselves and stress going on within themselves,” Melandar said. When having a double life extra brain power is used to ensure something is not said to the wrong person. If a slip up around a friend for example were to happen, trust would be broken and make things more difficult. “I feel like if it’s important enough and if you have a decent enough relationship with your parents, you’ll be able to be honest with them when things get dangerous. I feel like it’s not their job to be in every aspect of your life. It’s your choice to go out
and make friends and make your own decisions and you don’t have to tell your parents every second of that. If it is to the point where it’s dangerous then you have to talk to them and tell them about that and it’s good to have that communication,” sophomore Emma Wesseldine said. It can be intimidating for someone to share aspects of their life to their parents when it feels as though they will not accept it or force them to stop doing something they enjoy. It can also be frustrating when all someone wants is some privacy and/or trust, but the parents are unwilling to give that even when the person has not done anything bad. When it comes to double lives both when it is a small or large aspect of someone’s life, it can be difficult. Kids should not have to feel the need to hide parts of themselves from others. Environments both parental and not should be open and understanding of other ideas, interests and personality types.
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HEY, DOCTOR
TWILLEGAR Q&A with new school principal Dr. Kari Twillegar.
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any students at LSHS have heard her name come up around campus, but many do not know who our new principal is personally. Here’s a quick insight on LSHS’s future principal, Dr. Twillegar.
Q: What made you want to become a principal? A: A: There’s a variety of things that led me into administration. First of that being I dearly loved my teaching career, but I was no
longer feeling challenged by it, and that’s a piece that I really need to feel competent. Secondly, just the ability to impact and change at a broader level. I have a lot of feelings on what school should be, and making it relevant for kids is really important for me, so being able to have an impact of that away from my classroom. being an assistant principal hinder your Q: Does outside hobbies and lifestyle? It is really busy, there’s not doubt about that. It becomes a A: challenge A: to find the balance, but it is really essential, because it
is not healthy to work all the time, so you have to make those moments. But some of those times I work, it doesn’t really feel like work. And I can bring my family to a lot of those things, and learning that school is a vital part of growing up.
Q: What kind of responsibilities do you have as a principal? A: A: I oversee a large degree of the professional development of the instructors, as well as testing procedures, teacher evaluations, and primarily I oversee our committee where we discuss students that are struggling that assist them with being successful later on.
Q: What is your favorite part about being a principal? A: A: Well, it combines both worlds. You get to maintain that connection with students, and enjoy things that they take a part of,
and that’s key cause that’s what keeps you going. But then you get to layer that with being more responsible and feel like you are making an impact at the same time. As students continue our high school careers, Twillegar joins them with a desire to better our educational and social endeavors with her personable outlook into the field of education. Written by: MICAELA HELVEY AND MAX ALMAGUAR Photographed by: KENZIE HENKS Designed by: AUDREY BADGEROW
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With the rise of the digital age comes a multitude of concerns for internet privacy and surveillance.
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ith the turn of the twenty-first century, life has changed in all regards. Humans have progressed from getting their information from drawings in caves, to this unalloyed technological world. With these contributions that have placed humans in this dawn of a digital age, with endless supplies of information, communication from across the world, the enigma of privacy and perceived privacy become a remarkable issue. “In school, at least from what I have noticed, is that educators and these people they bring in are always stressing the importance of our digital footprint and how this can negatively affect us later in life, as well as they are stressing
how to keep ourselves safe from these scary predators on the internet - but never really stress this level of surveillance that we are under.” junior Chloe Erps said. The NSA (National Surveillance Agency) is one of the main organizations responsible for this constrictor of privacy. “The National Security Agency/ Central Security Service leads the U.S. Government in cryptology that encompasses both signals intelligence and information assurance products and services, and enables computer network operations in order to gain a decision advantage for the Nation and our allies under all circumstances.” according to the NSA website. Although the NSA
is mainly used for the overall protection of the states, often times, they have been under fire in recent years due to the extent of their security and the lack of privacy that they utilize in their work. Despite this, the issue of privacy extends far beyond, due to the nature of society’s surveillance. At the district level, privacy does not seem to be as much of an issue. “We strive to balance privacy, room for innovation in how resources are used and responsible use of technology. We also must ensure that we are following requirements outlined in Board Policy and laws such as Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rules (COPPA). As technology professionals, user
privacy is important to us. Information about users activity is only reviewed and communicated on a need to know basis (i.e. for an investigation into a discipline concern brought to us by administration or troubleshooting). We do generally find when talking with our peers through our professional organizations that the District has less restriction of use than many other area Districts have.” Executive Director of Technology Dr. Amy Gates said. Despite this, in the coming school year, students and parents alike will begin seeing some
changes in regards to internet activity. “Parents and guardians will begin receiving weekly emails each Monday that summarize their child’s previous week of Internet activity and searches. They will also be able to see any content that was flagged for bullying, self-harm or suicide,” Gates said. Although some may see this as an invasion of privacy, with the new school year, the district is
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aiming to combat bullying and ensure that there is an increased level of openness amongst students and parents. This level of increased security extends to levels not restricted to the internet. The district also has a Safety and Security department that works with physical safety systems such as videos, secure door entry systems,” Gates said. At a larger level, in this case the Lee’s Summit Police Department, physical safety measures similar to that of the districts are taken. “We employ several types of surveillance and surveillance equipment. We use items that are as low tech as binoculars all the way up to items such as wireless cameras that can be deployed to observe large crowds. The department also has a drone or Unmanned Aerial Vehicle that we can use to photograph and observe crime scene.” Lee’s Summit Police Department Sergeant Christopher DePue said. Since this age of the internet and these digital personas have become
second-nature and things that have absorbed the human way of life, so have fears of what is known as a ‘surveillance society’. “Reading 1984 was a weirdly enlightening experience for me, and it was something that made me equally afraid and aware of the possibility of such a constricting society becoming the norm.” junior Yolanda Zhuo said. A ‘surveillance society’, also known as a society of ‘mass surveillance’, is defined as, “the intricate surveillance of an entire or a substantial fraction of a population in order to monitor that group of citizens,”. This is generally a quality of a totalitarian society, and is one that is detailed in George Orwell’s 1949 novel, 1984. Although living in an American surveillance society with the same level of severity is unlikely in this political and social climate, electronic privacy is an incredibly touchy subject that should be held on the principles of respect for the privacy of others, as well as held to a degree of moral upstanding.
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In Oliver Stone’s 2016 picture starring Joseph-Gordon Levitt, James Snowden is an NSA employee who becomes a fugitive after sharing illegal government activity regarding surveillance.
“FBI “FBI GUY” GUY” In February 2018, the FBI Guy meme came to a rise. This pokes fun at the FBI surveillance, insinuating that the government is not just looking at you, but looking out for you.
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THRIFTY LIFESTYLE Investigating this eco-friendly and cost-effective way of living.
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ith all these retail stores coming out with trendy clothes, thrift stores have been mostly replaced with a bad reputation, but this is not always the case. “ Thrift stores are way more affordable than most retail stores, “ freshman thrifter Julia Robison said. Most retail stores have to charge at least ten dollars for a single t-shirt. Thrift stores on the other hand can mark down an article of clothing based on the amount of time it has been in the store and how good of condition it is in. Basically, that means that you can get about five shirts at a thrift store for the price of one at a local retail store like target or Forever 21. “You can find a different variety of items that you could never find in any other store, “ Robison said. In a thrift store there is not going to be a huge quantity of one item, unless multiples
makes it a new experience every single different time that someone goes thrifting. “ I will never buy shoes, swimsuits or anything with a weird stain on it, “ Robison said. Nobody knows where any of these items come from, so buying some items are not always smart choice at all times. Items like these can come from anywhere and that can be a good thing or a bad thing. Especially the items with stains on them, like shirts and other miscellaneous items. With those items, the customer has no idea what the stain is nor do they know if they can even get that out. It’s really a touch and go, but at the end if there is a stain on something that the customer wants to buy, they could really just go find one more item out of the whole thrift store that they like. “ It’s different because retail stores don’t have the variety that thrift stores do.”
You can find a different variety of items that you could never find in any other store. of that item have came in. There is mostly just going to be one of every item, and that is what makes thrifting so fun and exciting. Never know what to expect and that is what
Robison said. Thrift stores rely on donations of clothing to come in, to supply the stores. Unlike retail stores, that buy all of their merchandise in advance. There is almost never a duplicate of an item at a thrift store, unless it had come in through the donations. Thrift stores have a common variety that retail stores do not and that is why many people love going thrifting. Thrifting has many benefits, such as variety of clothes, and better prices to these adorable clothes. The retail stores these days do not have a vintage variety that thrift stores have, and that people today love. That is why people choose to have a thrifty lifestyle over the traditional retail lifestyle. Written by: KATIE MCKITTERICK Photographed by: AVA WHITNEY Designed by: CHEYANNE KENNEDY
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Weighing the consequences of working in high school. impact grades, sleep and overall health but I have also seen cases where the employment is providing success for students who have struggled in systematic or traditional classes on school campus. I think the best advice on balancing school/ job is to be reflective of their own health and to speak with peers/friends on what to expect,” Melander said. Melander says balance is important in a students life with or without a job. “I would encourage student to reflect on ways they are currently doing a thoughtful job of balancing and how that might need to shift if taking on a job as well. Before taking a job it is a good idea to know what boundaries they would like to stick to while balancing work and school hours and share that with the employer,” Melander said. Melander believes if you set the right goals balancing school is easy. “There are a lot of factors that can impact success at school, having a job can be a risk factor or a protector factor. The best advice would be to think about overall student well being and health and to reach out for support when taking on a new milestone,” Melander said. For students that can balance their time between work and school, working while being in school can be beneficial, but if the time is unbalanced the consequences can be unfavorable.
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obs can sometimes negatively affect grades and students school life. Balancing time between school and jobs can also be challenging for students. “I think out of school experience through employment can provide a path for some students to gain additional experience in high interest/relevant environments, can provide a more robust resume for students starting into the employment field, can offer connection to a community and gain skill sets that are beneficial for postsecondary success,” School Psychologist Kay Melander said. Melander believes that jobs can affect grades if students aren’t responsible with their time. “There are cases I have seen that an unbalanced job/school schedule will
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very day, approximately twenty-nine people are killed in a car wreck involving drug related impairment in the United States. That’s about one death every fifty minutes. With numbers like this, it is hard to understand why so many people use drugs on such a frequent basis. “Alcohol is a depressant. It will impair your thought process, and it slows down your inhibitions,” resource officer Darnell Sims said. Drugs are a very big thing in the world. Between the people that smoke and drink occasionally and those that use heroin or cocaine, drugs are constantly being talked about. But, many people do not know the true effects of the most popular drugs. Alcohol, nicotine, and marijuana are three of the most used
recreational drugs currently, and that likely will not change anytime soon. “Alcohol is the most abused substance used, and contributes the most to intoxicated driving,” officer Doug Miller said. Alcohol is a very popular drink among adults and teenagers alike. It is readily available, relatively cheap, and all someone has to do is drink it. Drinking recreationally when an adult is okay, and enjoyable. However, when people begin drinking at a very young age or drink excessively, it begins to become a problem. Excessive alcoholism can lead to many different health problems, including liver damage and failure, brain damage, and heart damage. Drinking at a young age also leads to poor development of the body and brain. “Nicotine is very addicting, once you get started your body
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gets used to having that feeling. Your body begins to crave that substance more and more,” Sims said. Nicotine has always been a very popular drug, but with the introduction of vaping, it has once again caused teen usage to increase. Nicotine is one of the most addictive chemicals on Earth, and leads to many different problems. It can cause heart disease, different cancers, brain damage, etc. Teenagers are now able to get ahold of different kinds of vapes and flavors with it, which makes them become addicted much easier. They do not have to worry about smoking something they do not like the taste of, because of the large amount of flavors. “Marijuana is often thought to be non-addictive, however, most recent studies show that it is,” Miller said. Marijuana has also always
been a very popular drug, and with the legalization of it in many states, it only continues to become more popular. Marijuana, despite popular belief, is a very addictive substance. It leads to different effects, many of which depend on the person. Marijuana also leads to many different damaging effects, like loss of brain cells, lung damage, and heart disease. On top of these effects, marijuana can also cause tooth and gum damage. With the legalization of marijuana and access to nicotine and alcohol on the rise, many teenagers are beginning to pay the price of using them. With all of the negative effects of these drugs, it is a shame that so many people continue to abuse them. The people who die due to these things, those that use them and that do not, has grown exponentially over the years. All it takes is staying away from them.
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SPRINTER SPIRIT Sophomore Johnny Brackins Jr. shatters records thoroughout the season.
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s Johnny Brackins Jr lines up to make his final jump, he is prepared to give this jump all he has to be his best. “My biggest focus is to stay consistent and in my right mind at track. In class my main focus is to keep a sane mind and also stay consistent with my performance at meets,” Brackins Jr said. This year, the track teams biggest focus is working hard and showing it off at the meets they go to. The coaches want men who will work hard and just have fun at the meets.
“My biggest focus is not winning but getting better and working harder, this is the focus because all anyone can ask of their athletes is to work hard and improve, then they are successful,” head track coach Craig Heeney said. The team has a lot of talent this year. School records have been broken more than once this year, and the team just loves competing. “The best quality of the team is that we have fun and enjoy what we do, and try to make ourselves better, this makes harder working young men,”
Heeney said. But others believe that the best quality is the team having a open mind by making new people come out for the track team this year. “Our best quality is having a open mind and this year we had a lot of people come out for track and field. Sometimes it is not possible to put everyone in the event they want to be in or what they have done before,” Brackins Jr said. As each sprinter lines up for their races they all show their talent and effort needed to win their races.
BRACKIN’S BROKEN RECORDS #1 Jumper in MO
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CREATINE CREATINE CRAZY CRAZY Creatine is a principal ingredient in many energy drinks, but what is it?
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s more and more kids crack open Bang energy drinks, they wonder what is in them. The purpose of these drinks are to provide energy as well as an organic compound called creatine. “Creatine is a workout supplement, it helps build muscle faster,” Physical Education teacher Coach Pettit said. Creatine does not provide any energy by itself, but when in a caffeinated energy drink, it makes for a good
pre workout. “I drink Bangs everyday for the creatine, they’re a good tasting source of it,” junior Blake Logan said. If you want to make use of creatine, drinking a lot of water is necessary for muscle growth. “Creatine draws excess water into your muscles, helping them grow faster when worked out and stay strong longer,” Pettit said. If you are just drinking Bang energy drinks for the flavor, the added
creatine will not benefit you in any way. “You need to drink more water than you normally would in a day to make use of the creatine, it has no proven effect without water” Pettit said. While energy drinks remain to be unhealthy, Bang is the healthiest you can find because it lacks added sugars like other energy drinks. According to HeathLine, the muscle improvements by using creatine are caused by your body producing more ATP, or energy that your body uses.
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CONTRIBUTING
Just Like Paper Sophomore Bianca Stewart tests out the new features on Chromebook 5190. Students can now buy a stylus to use the chronobiology to write just like on paper.
Testing It Out Stewart tests out the new camera feature on the Chromebook 5190. There are now two cameras, one on the front and one the back.
New Technology Techonology Specialist Jeff Neviniski explains the functions on the new Chromebooks that LSHS will receive next year.
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