and magazine - Spring 2016 (early edition) by AND Magazine

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Spring 2016

HELLO. For 10 years, Jump Street has published andâ&#x201E;˘ magazine, the regions only magazine written by teens for teens. High school interns write articles, collect and evalute submissions, and design the layout for each issue of the magazine. andâ&#x201E;˘ magazine is looking for interns and submissions, including written and visual pieces.

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To be considered for an internship or publication contact Jeff Copus, Art Education Director, Jump Street at 717.238.1887 or jcopus@jumpstreet.org

SENIOR EDITORS Madelyn Brodie

AND MAGAZINE PUBLISHER Jeff Copus jcopus@jumpstreet.org GRAPHIC DESIGN Olivia DeSimone, Cedar Cliff COVER ART

SENIOR EDITORS Madelyn Brodie, Camp Hill High School

CONTRIBUTORS

AND MAGAZINE MISSION STATEMENT 1. To provide opportunities to regional teens to participate in all phases of the magazine publishing process, from writing and editing to graphic design, photography and marketing. Area professionals will mentor the students, providing them with marketable and transferable skills. 2. To provide teens with a magazine that promotes healthy lifestyles and highlights the tremendous opportunities available to them in Central Pennsylvania as students and future employees. The views expressed by the contributors of andâ&#x201E;˘ magazine are not necessarily those of andâ&#x201E;˘ publisher or Jump Street staff. We feel that it is essential for teens to have a place to express their opinions about their world.

Hey Everyone! Thanks so much for reading our magazine. For the past few months, we have been working hard to bring our small masterpiece to all of you. A big thanks to all who contributed; this would not be possible without all of your submitted works. This edition is focused around expresion trough the arts-Enjoy!!

JUMP STREET 100 North Cameron Street, 2nd Floor Harrisburg, PA 17101 1.717.238.1887 www.jumpstreet.org FOUNDER Robert C. Welsh

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Melissa Snyder

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Jump Street is a nonprofit community arts organization that is dedicated to developing education and economic opportunities in the arts for all ages. Jump Street uses the arts to provide valuable career education and transferable workforce development skills to young people. Additionally, Jump Street provides arts programs for youth and adults, arts-based community service programs, grants to artists, exhibitions, and technical assistance to artists and arts organizations.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Larthinaâ&#x20AC;? page 12

Artistic Expressions, page 8

Art on a Budget, page 20

Millennium Music Conference Madelyn Brodie, Camp Hill High School

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The weekend of February 20, 2016, musicians from all over gathered in Harrisburg for the Millennium Music Conference to learn from the industry’s experts and to get discovered. The event

allows musicians to meet with production companies and experts in the field to learn the ins and outs of the music industry. At the event there were over 300 performances. The Millennium Music Conference draws a large audience, however if you didn’t get a chance to make it out this year, I will share some of my favorite performances and musicians from the event. An awesome band that I came across was Whippoorwillow, which consists of Audrey Moss on bass, Matt Fabrizio on guitar, Rita Bliss with vocals, and Andy Knapp on the mandolin. The group is based out of Ithaca, New York, and their music has a very bluegrass/ indie vibe to it. This group’s music reminded me of the locally based bluegrass band, The Stray Birds, and the bands First Aid Kit and Old Crow Medicine Show. You can check out their music on their website, www.Whippoorwillow.com. Another great find from the conference was 17 year old Nick Wells from Charlotte, North Carolina. Wells writes all of his own music, plays the guitar, and sings. This singer/ songwriter has a very acoustic sound to him and reminds me of the band City and Colour, along with a hint of John Mayer. He is especially impressive to me as he has been so successful at such an early age. You can check him out and keep up with his blog at reverbnation.com/

nickwellsncmusic. JR Wolf was also in attendance at the conference. The band from Hershey, PA consists of Jason Wolfe on vocals and guitar, Martin Chaudhry on guitar, Quinn Doty on bass, and Tom Fritz on the drums. The band is alternative with hints of indie and rock as well. This band most closely reminds me of the bands The Black Keys, The White Stripes, and Franz Ferdinand. Most of their music is upbeat, and certainly good to have a jam session to! You can check out JR Wolf on youtube and on iTunes. Justin Angelo is a singer songwriter from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Angelo’s music is very acoustic sounding, and he shared that he believes that his music sounds very similar to John Mayer. On top of performing his music, he left me with some “words of wisdom” from the music industry-- “don’t confuse confidence and ego” and “it’s better to be hated by the public than have them be indifferent about you”. Thanks for the tips, Justin. You can listen to some of Angelo’s music on his youtube channel by searching Justin Angelo. The Millennium Music Conference is a great outlet for local musicians to make connections in the industry, get experience performing, and get advice from other musicians. The event also brings the community together and allows the musically challenged to listen to some great music.

A Day in the Life Hannah Richardson (14-Year Old Singer/Songwriter) It’s 6:00AM. My eyes flash open as I hear the startling ‘beep’ of my alarm disturb whatever dream I was having. As I drag my feet, getting ready for the day, I feel good knowing that I’m not going to my school...I’m going to another. As I get into my performance clothes and begin to warm-up the voice that feels stiff and dry so early, I become more nervous. My body always shakes a little after having coffee, but this is different. It’s a good different though. It’s being excited. When I arrive at the school, I walk down a hallway, my heels making a steady click on the hard floor. I can hear the echo of children’s voices from various classrooms, and see the various posters on the walls, decorated with small hands filled with innocence. Then, I’m with the principal, heading towards the auditorium. The students begin coming in droves. Sometimes, kindergartners have a rope to guide them. If a group comes early, they wave and yell, trying to get my attention. I want to go over and hug them all, but I restrain myself. The place becomes more echoey with time, and the excitement is infectious. They’re out of their classes. They are seeing some girl who has traveled all over the United States sing just for them. After the principal’s introduction, I truly beam as I come out from the curtain that hides me. Then, I begin to sing. Students are allowed to dance, stand, play air-guitar, and do whatever makes them happy. I always go out into the audience to get volunteers. I never fail to feel guilty that I can’t get them all up there, but their stage can be with each other. After it’s over, I go out into the audience and meet some of them. I seek the ones whose eyes are old. Much older than they are. Sometimes after talking with them, they light up, sometimes they don’t. I always try though. I have to... This is a day in the life of a singer. One who tries to make the world a better place by using music and songwriting to make a change. It’s definitely not the hardest work in the world, and you don’t have to be the most skilled to do it; however, It’s a responsibility all the same, and a treasure to behold. Years later, I can look back on these times and know that I helped, however small the impact, and that I made a difference.

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Hannah Richardson is a 14-year old singer/songwriter/actress from State College, Pennsylvania. She has been in over 450 live performances, singing in cities such as Nashville, Chicago, Washington D.C., Atlantic City, and New York City. She has performed 14 times at the legendary APOLLO Theater in Harlem, NY where such talents as Michael Jackson and Etta James got their starts.

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In July, 2014 Hannah released her second full-length album titled “Daydreams”. So far, this album has been selling successfully on ITunes, Amazon.com and other music outlets. The music videos which she has written, filmed, edited, and sung have received hundreds of thousands of hits on YouTube. She will be releasing her third full length album in July, 2016. One of Hannah’s major concert outlets is giving shows for Elementary and Middle Schools. In the these shows, she promotes positive messages such as confidence and anti-bullying, by singing her own original songs as well as covers by artists like Pharrell and Taylor Swift. Check out her website at www. hannahrichardson.com

ARTISTIC

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Anna Nissley, Lower Dauphin HS “Record”, Judges Choice Award

For the past seven years, Artistic Expressions, an art exhibition and competition for teens in Central Pennsylvania, has been bringing local teen artists together to display some of the finest work in the region. Each year, Artistic Expressions has allowed students to show their work at the exhibit and fine tune their skills at their summer program, while connecting with other teen artists. This year’s show featured more than 100 works of art, which included many different sizes and mediums. The schools that participated this year were Camp Hill High School, Carlisle High School, Cedar Cliff High School, CASA, Central Dauphin East High School, Central Dauphin High School, Cumberland Valley High School, Harrisburg High School, Lower Dauphin High School, Mechanicsburg High School, Newport High School, Red Land High School, and Steelton- Highspire High School. The show was very impressive and really showed the variety of styles and techniques of the various artists. Featured here are pieces that received awards at the show.

EXPRESSIONS

Madelyn Brodie, Camp Hill High School

Paige Westra, Mechanicsburg HS “Scared”, Judges Choice Award

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Hannah Westbrook, Carlisle HS “Tub”, Best in Show

Brandon Lecadre, Central Dauphin East HS “The Guardian”, Judges Choice Award

Name, School Piece, Award 10

Name, School Piece, Award

Paige Geatz, Cumberland Valley HS Teapot, Susquehanna Art Museum Distinct Award

Miranda Hallas, Camp Hill High School “My Sunshine”, Millworks Distinct Award 11

LARTHINA

Poem & Painting by Miranda Hallas

Honeyed milk in Winterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s frost Spilled across her graying skin Ash eyed and red lipped Come child of Athena And spawn of Rejection And sip this sympathetic nectar Fire blazes down her back Breathing flecks of gelid smirks Parting for their final utterance Come nymph and drown Them In your watered pit Disturbed ripples dance As Their fingers flail Touching her darkened stare

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Kiss the androgyny Of this prancing shadowed figure Skirting lily pad rims Come child of Athena And spawn of Rejection Tasting bubbled arsenic With spine of ignis

By: Audrey Hans

My mind is filled with little things. Music and experiences and questions and stories, Collected in soft tissue called the brain. But what good do they all do me? I haven’t nearly enough. I abuse my mind with too many strange, scattered thoughts, And it seizes up, fogged and empty. Childhood turned black and white Laughing memories gone in favor of photographs. All the moments forgotten, where are they? My mind is overloaded with slush and nothings, And I only want more, more slush More nothings Filling my thoughts, then gone forever into air.

How much does our stardust matter? Maybe humanity is meant to oppress itself, Our weakness truly reflecting our being. My skin holds pieced together organs and bones And I used to learn, I used to play, I used to imagine. Now my grey matter goes up flames, and I’m lost in clouds to thick to see out of. I can’tI can’tI can’tThink. // AND

THOUGHTS

Photo Exhibit at the LGBT Center Madelyn Brodie, Camp Hill High School The LGBT center’s youth program, Common Roads, was started back in 1993 and strives to create a safe place for young people. We were able to talk to one of the people that works at the center and ask him some questions about the LGBT community. We were interested in learning the different identities and orientations that a person can have and wanted to share that knowledge with the public. All of the different terms can be confusing, but we did learn these few things which dictate one’s “label” (although labels don’t always fully explain somebody’s identity). Sexual Orientation is who you’re attracted to. Gender Identity is the gender that your brain says you are, whereas your biological gender is determined by the parts that you have. Gender expression is how you decide to present yourself. We were also told that a good tool for learning the differences between these terms is by searching the “genderbread man” online. Recently, the LGBT center in Harrisburg held a photography exhibit which contained photos from youth members of the center. The goal was to capture a photo of something that was relatable or special to that person and then write a brief caption to go along with it. Eleven members of the center participated, and a few of the pieces are shown below.

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‘This is a jacket I stole from my dad. It doesn’t really fit, but I’ve never felt better wearing anything. It’s the first time I can really remember playing around with androgyny. I love the way androgyny makes me feel.” -Alexis Horning

“This photograph presents my history as a person. Most of the items are things I enjoyed very much years ago, such as Pokémon cards, watercolor paint, seashells, Sailor Moon comics, and Indian sugar candy (sakar). One of the items present, however, is not something from my childhood: the Let it Be record. I chose it because I wanted to include something I like today and because I felt it fit in with the general “back to the basics” feel of the picture.” -imi Illuminata

“As a trans guy I feel like I have to tone down my personality because everything I do will cause me to be perceived as female. The large flame in the center represents how I feel inside, and the small spark in the background represents how much of myself I show to others.” -Drake Naylor

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A river is a lot like transition. The river is still that same river, but the water coursing through it changes. -Alexander Dylan Gamse

PCAA Youth Art Day Madelyn Brodie, Camp Hill High School

PCAA’s Youth Art Day is an annual event that showcases Perry County’s student artists, grades K-12. The show features approximately 10% of the students that live in Perry County, and the show is composed of literary works, drama, dance, music, and visual art. The show allows students of all ages to showcase their work and allows these students to exercise their creativity in the process. As the arts are becoming more necessary and useful in the workforce, shows like this one give students experience for the future. The show’s main goal is to encourage students to incorporate the arts into their daily lives. Youth Art Day also had some winners.There were winners in each category, and these were the high school winner’s works:

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Best in Show: Annie Megonnell

Above: 3rd Place in Mixed Media:Amber Seigfried

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Right: 1st Place in Sculpture: Samantha Hetrick

WHAT I SEE IN YOU

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Ell en Robinson

They ask me what I see in you because they don’t understand that when I look in your eyes I don’t see blue, but I see sparkled snowflakes floating through an icy sky. I feel frozen stiff from anxiety, yet burnt from desire in that same moment. I feel everywhere but nowhere all at once. They don’t understand that when I hear your laugh it’s a sweet melody tickling my ear, and I’d spend my days attempting anything just to hear it, or that your smile is comparable to pure, molten gold. When I see you smile, the sun shrinks at its brilliance. They ask me what I see in you, because they don’t understand that love is blind to everything when we’re hand in hand.

BLACK Sara Brown Almost everyone’s fears Elegance in dress Chilled spines The night

The something you fall to The everything you wake to The hue of a homemade poison Administered without reason… // AND

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Numbness after tears Seemingly infinite amounts of distress The thing you hear in the confines Of ones with minds that aren’t in the ‘right’

DATE ON A

MADELYN BRODIE, CAM

A problem that I have run into a lot as a seventeen year old is finding things to do with friends or with a significant other that are fun but also that don’t cost me much money. With college coming up

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and with the responsibility of filling my gas tank, my wallet has been a little light in recent months. My lack of money has forced me to become somewhat creative to keep a social life going. In my endeavors, I have found some pretty cool things to do locally that cost ten dollars or less, and these activities are way more fun than sitting at home and just watching reruns of your favorite shows on Netflix. One of my favorite things to do is listen to music. Sitting with someone and simply listening to music isn’t much of a “date”, no matter how introverted you claim to be. However, there are definitely ways to combine music and datenight for little expense. Cornerstone Coffeehouse, a coffee shop on Market Street in Camp Hill, hosts local musicians every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. With this option, you not only get to see a live performance, but you can also grab a small bite to eat or a cup of coffee; the price of this date is the price of the food that you buy! Other coffeeshops, like the Midtown Scholar on 3rd Street in Harrisburg, have similar events, too. The Midtown Scholar holds TED Talks, Poetry Nights, and Comedy Nights (schedule of events can be found at www. midtownscholar.com); these are all great date options that can be quite inexpensive. Let’s say you’re more of the stay at home type- that’s okay, too! There are plenty of things that you can do at home with friends or with a date that cost next to nothing. One of my favorite at-home activities is baking. Using typical kitchen ingredients, you can bake lots of easy to make baked goods, like chocolate chip cookies, chocolate covered strawberries, or banana bread- just google “easy to make desserts” for recipes. Another plus to this date is that it extends past the baking portion and allows you to pig out afterwards, which is always wonderful. Additionally, this 20 requires little to no planning and can be done at any time of day.

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Okay, now let’s say that you and your date are more of the outdoorsy type. There are lots of things to do outside, especially as it begins to get warmer out, for free or for little money. One of my all time favorite places to go is Children’s Lake in Boiling Springs. The area is absolutely beautiful, and there are lots of things to do once you’re there. Not only can you simply go for a walk or just enjoy the lake, but you can also pack a lunch for a picnic by the water or bring bread to feed the ducks. The area around the lake is really cute; there’s a small cafe right next to the lake that’s really good. The area is perfect for bike riding. Central Pennsylvania is the perfect place to hike! If you and your friend or date like the outdoors, exercise, and beautiful scenery, check out some of the many places to hike in the area. Pole Steeple in Gardners, PA is a great hike for hikers of all levels. The trail is about 1.3 miles long, and the view at the end of the trail is breathtaking. Another great hiking trail is Hawk Rock in Duncannon, PA. This trail is about one mile each way and is uphill, reaching an elevation of about 750 feet. At the top of the trail is “Hawk Rock”, and it offers great scenery with an overlook. Of course, if you and your date aren’t huge on walks through the woods, then a walk around the neighborhood is always good, too-- and all of these options are completely free! At this age, dating someone or going out all the time with friends can get expensive. Hopefully with these activities, you can find new and exciting things to do in your area and mix it up on date night for next to no cost.

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BY: MADELYN BRODIE, CAMP HILL HIGH SCHOOL

Recently, I went to the craft store to pick up some supplies for an art project.

I bought a decent sized canvas, some acrylic paint, and some brushes. When I went to check out, the total was three times what I thought it would be. Bottom line: making art isn’t cheap. Since my trip to that craft store, I have investigated some new ways that I can make awesome art for tons cheaper. Cardboard is the new canvas. I’ve always loved working on canvases with large dimensions, but after a while, buying huge canvases gets really pricey. I began to think of what I could use as a substitute for canvas, and the idea to use cardboard popped into my head. You can get cardboard for next to nothing, it’s pretty durable, and it can add different textures and dimensions to your work if you layer it, cut it, or peel it. The only problem I’ve run into so far with the cardboard is that it sometimes pills up with direct contact with water based paints. Solution: If you’re going to use paint, apply a thick layer of gesso to the cardboard before you paint. If you prefer to just draw, then you’ll have no problem with the cardboard.

Get thrifty! Go to a thrift store or bargain store (Ollie’s, Marshall’s, or any thrift store) and pick out an already painted/ printed on canvas or any flat surface that you’d want to work on, like an old window pane. You can find these for under $10 most times. Then, when you get home, lather on the gesso, and you’ve got yourself a brand new canvas to work on. Gosh, gesso is great, isn’t it? Use old books, newspapers, or sheet music! Sometimes, painting or drawing over a flat, white background just doesn’t cut it for me. Using paper with already stuff already on it adds a dimension to your art and makes it way cooler. The best part? Finding magazines, old books, or newspapers to draw on is super inexpensive and easy to get. Recycle your materials! Let’s say you bought paint for a certain project, and there’s only a measly bit left. Don’t throw that tiny bit away! Save it for a new project; you never know when you’ll need that tiny bit of paint again. You can also let your old work lend to your new work. Looking back through my sketchbooks, I have tons of little drawings that would probably just sit in my sketchbook unless I did something with them. Cut them up or paste them directly into on of your new projects. By doing this, you can introduce new layers and ideas into your work, making it more interesting to look at. Be smart with your purchases. Of course, there are some things you just can’t be cheap about; you don’t want to compromise the quality of your paint, markers, or pencils because of money. But, lots of times you can find the same quality materials for a good price by waiting for them to go on sale or by waiting to have a coupon for them. Michael’s and AC Moore usually have coupons running each week, so take advantage of those! Also, don’t be afraid to be “stingy” with your materials. Don’t pour out more paint than you’ll use, and try to recycle as much of your materials as you can. Even if you aren’t the most art oriented person, you can make some pretty awesome art by using recycled and found objects! (And if it doesn’t turn out very well, then the bright side is that you didn’t really spend any money anyways!)

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ART ON A BUDGET

Gesso is your friend! For years, I had been fixing mistakes on my paintings the wrong way. Too many times, I’d dislike something I had painted, so I’d use my white acrylic paint to go over the mistake. Sometimes, I’d paint over an entire canvas with white acrylic paint. The thought of doing this now makes me cringe. Gesso is so much cheaper than acrylic paint. At craft stores, you can get a half gallon of gesso for $20-- that’s a ton cheaper than a half gallon of white paint would be. Now, I’m not saying to trade out all your white paint for gesso, but being smart about using gesso can save you lots of money.

MAKING YOUR MONEY WORK FOR YOU By: Israel Ali

Just because you are a teenager does not mean you can’t start investing and learning to make money for yourself. By now you’re probably wondering, how do I become a great investor like Warren Buffet or Peter Thiel? The first thing you have to learn is how to make your money work for you instead of you working for money. There are many different methods of investing some of the methods include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, or simply investing in youself and using a useful skill. If you interested in stocks, here are a few tips on how to pick a stock. 1. Invest in brands and companies you know. 2. Before you buy a stock, read its company’s most recent annual report. 3. Don’t be zealous when you pick a stock. Wait a while to see if the stock has steady growth. If it does, buy. If it doesn’t, hold off on buying. 4. Try to buy stocks with high divided yields. 5. Buy low, sell high.

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6. “Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful” -Warren Buffet

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CRYSTAL WAGNER Madelyn Brodie, Camp Hill High School

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Wagner received her BFA from Atlanta College of Art and then her MFA from the University of Tennessee. In the past she taught as a professor, but has since moved away from what she describes as “Academia”. She now focuses primarily on her studio work. Wagner is a printmaker, installation artist, sculptor, mural painter, and illustrator. She is a very accomplished artist and has been featured in the New York Times, Juxtapoz Magazine, and she has had her art displayed around the world. Wagner will be painting a mural in Harrisburg near the capitol building in the coming weeks. While talking about her upcoming I recently had the privilege of mural, Wagner said a few things meeting with contemporary artist, that stuck with me. First, she Crystal Wagner, in her studio in talked about “the power that a Harrisburg, PA. Crystal is a very down to earth individual, and is super easy to little bit of brightness has” in an have a conversation with. She’s quirky-- industrial area, like the city of Harrisburg. As almost everything in a good way-- and really allows her in our world is becoming personality to come out in her work. modernized and industrialized, it’s She is very, very busy with shows and commission work, but that doesn’t stop nice to walk down the street and see something uniquely beautiful. her; she’s “not afraid to work hard”. She then talked about the power Being able to talk with Crystal was a very positive experience, and she gave that art has in a community and how it connects the people of some great insight into the art world that community. I believe that this (which she refers to as “Art Land”). The most important advice she shared is definitely valid, and I think that we need more connections to art with me during our discussion was to in our everyday lives. In the next “continue to be an individual with the couple of months, seek out the artwork that you make. It’s okay to change and grow, but don’t let anyone mural; it will truly be an awesome addition to our area. confine you”.

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Images courtesy of Crystal Wagner Studio

Teen Night at the Ballet

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Miranda Hallas, Camp Hill High School

Teen Night At The Ballet was as expected, absolutely wonderful. Many local teens came out to watch the performance by CPYB. The Pennsylvania Youth Ballet never fails to meet and surpass expectations. In January, the CPYB dancers choreographed, performed, and coordinated a show for teens. The music, choreography, and dances were all completed by teenagers at the CPYB dance company. Congratulations to all the teen choreographers, composers, and dancers. Beauty gracefully swept across the floor that night, capturing the audience. An engaged and interested group of teenagers sat enraptured as the young artists took to the stage. Best of luck to all those at CPYB with future endeavors and shows. The grace, poise, and elegance displayed that night shall not be forgotten any time soon.

#CPYBTeenNight

Written by teen students of the Classical Conversations Challenge A Class of Carlisle, PA. Josh Doporcyk Emmy Schwartz Katherine Snyder Paul Kipe Neena Shcherbakov Elizabeth Fromm Brian Kipe Olivia Bellig Daniella Garber

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Technical choreography Entertaining pieces Evening fun Nautical â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tidesâ&#x20AC;? New experiences Inspirational music Graceful dancing Hours of work Terrific accomplishments

THINKING

Noah Jack, Camp Hill High School

Thinking is both a beautiful and mechanical, God-given talent that we unlock from our first breath in the world. We live, learn,

and develop

Brain power

throughout our days. is an attribute that

embraces serenity, yet can turn ferocious

within an instant. In thoughts lay our finest dreams, visions, cravings, and emotion. In reality, thinking

determines the complications we will overcome, and the lasting memories you and I can cherish.

THIRTEEN WAYS TO LOOK AT A MUSHROOM Jonathan Setzer, Camp Hill High School I. A mushroom is like a hand, a single appendage of a larger being, or mycelium. II. A soldier, an ephemeral guard, standing in a circle with its fellows. III. A home, a shelter for a menagerie of our imaginings IV. Treasure, eagerly sought for our culinary delight. V. An escape for those who prefer dreams to reality. VI. Fickle Creatures; delicate, delicious, deadly. VII. Renewal, it lives but a day, but always returns. VIII. Savior of plumbers red and green. IX. The vessel of spores yet ungrown. X. Watching silently, in places yet unknown. XI. A denizen of every wooded glen. XII. A reagent in concoctions, sweet or vile. XIII. Steward of forests, old and wild.

CLAWS By: Brittney Collins

The scent of freshly spilled Katagarian blood filled Mystasia’s nostrils as her bright green eyes fluttered open to survey the scene around her. It didn’t look as if many of the Katagarian Pack had survived the sets of small explosions. Only three other heartbeats could be heard among the rubble of the torn apart house. Mystasia ground her teeth together as she tried to force herself up onto her knees. Her vision swirled as she collapsed to the blood coated floor. “Check for any survivors, if any are alive, obtain them immediately. They’ll serve their purpose soon enough.” ordered a female voice as she entered the main level of the house with three males following after her. Their boots crunched loudly on broken shards of glass as they started to examine the scattered bodies on the floor around them. Mystasia’s eyes started to roll back in her head as she fought to remain conscious; her injuries were starting to get the better of her. “There doesn’t seem to be many survivors, Tabitha” called one of the deeper male voices. “Keep looking, Elise! Not all of them were wiped out.” snapped Tabitha as she kicked away bits of the walls that were on the floor. When a hand tightly grabbed her dark red hair, a sharp hiss left Mystasia’s blood spattered lips. “We got a live one here!” called out the male as he tightened his on the creature.

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“Hold her! We don’t need a survivor getting free.” ordered Tabitha as she approached the pair in the middle of the room, carelessly stepping over the girl’s fallen family. Mystasia’s eyes flickered neon purple a few times, making it a giveaway that she wasn’t a human pack member.

“Must be a highly ranked mutt if she survived, even the Alpha pair didn’t manage a breath”, taunted the Hunter as she knelt down a few feet in front of the injured shifter. A growl left the wolf’s lips as she lunged towards the older girl, a weak scream leaving her lips as she was roughly pulled back by the male.

“Such a temper, little mutt. You’ll definitely serve your purpose.” explained Tabitha as she firmly gripped the girl’s jaw with her hand. “Wh-What do you want with m-my family?”, managed out Mystasia as she tried to jerk her jaw free of the girl’s grip, which only seemed to increase degree by degree. “You’ll find out soon enough,” replied Tabitha as she looked deeply into those purple eyes. “We have two more live ones! Both male! One shifter and one human!” called out the third male voice of the last Hunter. “Discard of the human, we only need the shifter,” ordered the female Hunter firmly. The sound of a snapping neck filled the room seconds later, only fueling Mystasia’s anger as she lunged towards Tabitha, her shifted canines snapping inches from her face. “Oh, sweetie. Don’t make me bruise such a beautiful face”, cooed Tabitha as she got a bit closer. It only took a split second for Mystasia to spit a mouthful of blood into the Hunter’s face. The moment the dark blood hit Tabitha’s face, she struck out with a clenched fist, her knuckles splitting the wolf’s cheek. “Tranquilize her and the other shifter, and then put them each in the van. We brought the chains for a reason, and I expect you to use them.” ordered the Hunter as she rose from her position on the floor, her hands clenched into fists. Mystasia closed her eyes briefly as her body swayed, struggling to keep herself conscious. Her blood rushed in her ears, intensifying her own pulse as her heart raced, but her ears were also picking up on the Hunter’s heartbeat. It was steady and even, as if she had no care with what she was doing to a family, a family that had done nothing to them in the past. “This will only hurt for a moment, mutt.” explained the male voice behind her as a needle pricked the skin on the side of her neck. The tranquilizer burned through her veins as it spread, making it feel as though her skin was on fire from the inside out. Her body tensed as she threw her head back, and her eyes now blazed their bright purple. As soon as her head was thrown back, her mouth opened, and she let out a loud, room shaking howl. If any of the other Packs in the area were close enough, they would hear her howl, it would only take seconds for them to recognize the bloodline that she was from. “Cut her off! What did I tell you?! There are other Packs, their territories overlap this one!” screamed Tabitha as she ran back inside, holding a metal piece in her hand that looked like a piece of medieval head gear. She tossed the metal headgear towards the man, and he grabbed her shoulders tightly as her body swayed under the influence of the drugs coursing through her veins. He grabbed her head and sharply shut her mouth, her teeth clicking together under the force as he slid the headgear on over her head, securing it tightly around her with leather straps. It’d only take a few slices with my claws to get out of this thing. Once it was secure, he hauled her up onto her feet by her elbows, her legs buckling underneath her as her eyes rolled back into her head. Her howl could still be heard echoing through the trees, their trunks vibrating under the force of it. “I swear it’s like you know nothing of your training”, muttered the female Hunter as she walked back outside to the van, helping the other Hunter secure the male shifter in the chain restraints.

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“Secure her. We need to get back on schedule and bring these two back to the house”, explained Tabitha as she threw the back doors of the van open, helping load the now unconscious shifter into the back. They worked quickly to secure the chains around her ankles, wrists, and upper body, making sure there was little to no chance of getting free on their trip back.

BOOKS YOU SHOULD Madelyn Brodie, Camp Hill High School

If you’re anything like me, you probably have zero free time to read for pleasure during the school year. With summer coming, your schedule will likely free up a bit and allow for more time to read. Here are some awesome books that you don’t want to miss out on: “Go Set a Watchman” by Harper Lee This book was just published in the past year, and it is the sequel to Harper Lee’s book “To Kill a Mockingbird”, which was published in 1960-- so if you haven’t read that book, read it first. Scout, a 26 year old, returns to Maycomb, Alabama for a summer visit with her father, a lawyer named Atticus. Upon arrival, Scout starts to see the racism of the town that she hadn’t really seen before. Growing up, Scout’s values were instilled in her from her father, who she viewed as her “moral compass”. Despite the setting, Scout always viewed people fairly, no matter their race. Because her father taught her not to be racist, she is enraged and upset to find that he’s not completely for the Civil Rights Movement that is currently taking place. Scout becomes so upset that she begins to go home, however her uncle stops her and gives her some hard considerations to keep in mind. The book is well written and allows to consider the implications of racism and the Civil Rights Movement in the south at that time. This book gets an 8.5/10. “Humans of New York” by Brandon Stanton Humans of New York (HONY) actually started out as a photo blog. Photographer Brandon Stanton would stop an array of people on the streets of New York City and conduct a short interview with them along with taking their picture. After achieving internet success, Stanton decided to compile the interviews and photos into a book. This book is a nice, easy read, and you can pretty much jump around to any of the interviews; chronology isn’t important when reading the stories in the book. The featured stories are very interesting and will definitely keep your interest. I’d give this book an 8/10.

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“The Book Thief ” by Markus Zusak This book takes place in Nazi Germany, and is narrated by “Death”, who watches over Liesel Meminger, a young girl. Liesel, recently orphaned, is taken in by German parents, Hans and Rosa. Living in Germany at this time, Liesel is exposed to the Nazi agenda, the Jewish death walks that go by her house, and the bombings that occur during the war. During all of this, she begins to develop a love for books, and reads as many as she can, but in the meantime, Nazi soldiers are burning books. Seeing this, Liesel begins to steal the books so they they are not lost in the flames (making her the book thief). In the midst of everything, Liesel’s parents agree to hide a Jewish man named Max in their basement, as a favor to a friend. Liesel and Max become great friends, and Liesel shares all of her books with Max. As Liesel lives through the war, she encounters danger, loss, friendship, and the power of literature. This is a must read, and I’d give it a 10/10 (yes, it’s really that good).

READ THIS SUMMER “Looking for Alaska” by John Green Miles (“Pudge”) decides to attend boarding school his junior year of high school because his high school experience had been pretty stagnant up and to that point. Upon arrival at the new school, he meets his roommate, “The Colonel” and Alaska, a mysterious girl that lives down the hall. The three friends grow closer as the year progresses, brought together by numerous adventures that they take, pranks that they pull on the rich kids that attend the boarding school, and their shared intrigue with famous last words. As the story moves forward, Pudge begins to fall in love with Alaska. Then a tragedy occurs. The friends grow closer because of this great loss, and end up pulling off the greatest prank in prank history. This book gets a 9/10. “The Rosie Project” by Graeme Simsion Don Tillman has decided that he wants to get married, but he wants to make sure that he finds the perfect wife. In order to do this, he makes a 16 page questionnaire in order to weed out the ones that wouldn’t make good wives. Then he meets Rosie. Rosie fits all of his “requirements”, but isn’t initially looking for love; she seeks out Don because he is a genetics doctor, and she hopes he can help her find her biological father. In the end, Don realizes that Rosie is everything he dreamed of, and that you can’t use a questionnaire to find love. This book gets an 8/10. “The Shadow of the Wind” by Carlos Ruiz Zafon Set in Barcelona after the civil war, a bookseller’s adolescent son, Daniel, is introduced to a secret collection of books. One book, entitled “The Shadow of the Wind” sticks out to him. After reading the book, Daniel discovers that he may have the last copy of it; someone has been burning and destroying the other copies. Determined to save the book and find out why it’s being destroyed, Daniel embarks on a journey full of love and danger, it gets a 9.2/10.

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“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” by J.K. Rowling (under the pseudonym Newt Seamander) This book was written in reference to a textbook used by Harry Potter in “The Sorcerer’s Stone”. The subject of the textbook is Magizoology, or the study of magic animals, and is written by the magizoologist, Newt Seamander. The book discusses many magical creatures and features notes and doodles by Ron, Hermione, and Harry. These notes reveal secrets about the wizarding world that are not mentioned in the Harry Potter series. This book is for true Harry Potter fans, and this book will be made into a movie later this year. This book gets an 8.8/10.

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Madelyn Brodie, Senior Editor Age: 17 School: Camp Hill High School Madelyn is a senior at Camp Hill High school and has future plans of majoring in fine arts. In her free time, you can find her painting, listening to Coldplay, or waching Greys Anatomy.

Olivia DeSimone, Designer

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Age: 17 School: Cedar Cliff High School Olivia is a senior at Cedar Cliff who plans to study for and pursue a career in Graphic Design. She loves cheese whiz, donuts, and her iPhone.

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