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Friday 5.8.2015
Volume 78 Issue 6
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Students head to UIL State
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10 SPOTLIGHT LIFESTYLE
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15 SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT
Hannah Brown staff writer
Two students advanced to compete at the UIL State Meet May 26-28 in Austin after competiting at UIL Regionals in NacogdochesApril 24-25. Senior Hannah Brown advanced to State by placing third in Headline Writing and senior Indira Zamora advanced to State by placing third in Computer Science. Junior Naomi D’Arbell earned a spot as first alternate by placing fourth in Ready Writing and junior Seema Brimma earned sixth place in Informative Speaking.
d the World n u Aro Nepal- A massive 8.1 earthquake hit Nepal on April 25th killing around 7,000 people and injured twice as many people.
Jade Helm 15- A military drill with 1,200 troops, over the southwestern states of U.S. during the dates of July 15th - September 15th
Islamic State- Islamic state claims responsibility for attack in texas on May 3rd at the Muhammad Art Exhibit in Garland
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Overdue Books are Due Daniel Bally news editor All students who have overdue books checked out from the school library are encouraged to return them as soon as possible to Mrs. Bailey. Various signs have been posted around campus as a reminder to any student with overdue books to turn them back in at the library desk. READYING FOR BOOK RETURN Library posts pictures to catch peoples attention All students who turn in their overdue books will not have Emily Araiza // THE LONG-VIEW to pay the fine for an overdue this last six-weeks and students book but will instead receive a reward of candy. The reward will will have to pay the fine for their books if they have not yet turned be discontinued after the end of them back in.
Student AP Exams now Pre-Paid AP Exam in exchange for college credit. Students had to pay a fee up to $80 for each test as an alternative to taking Dual Credit courses. Longview is changing the game However, the school has decided to in Advanced Placement courses pay for every student’s AP Exam, with a new rule that was decided on (date). In years past AP students as before it was a choice, the test is now mandatory. had the choice to take the annual
Estrella Gonzales editor-in-chief
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Students Perform in One Act Play
GRACEFULL ENTRANCE Nathan Williams and Sid Montano introduce themselves Emily Aguilar // THE LONG-VIEW
Abby Jester opinions editor
The cast of “Leading Ladies” competed at the District UIL One Act Play competition at Pine Tree High School on March 24, 2015. “I was nervous and excited,”
freshman Max Kelt said. “The first round came before it even felt like we had any practice, even though we were definitely prepared.” Cast and crew attended workshops in Lindale, Kilgore, and at Pine Tree in preparation for competition.
“The workshops were so helpful,” Kelt said. “I was given tips on how to improve my character and stuff like that. Even the pointers everyone else got helped me. I was able to take their critiques and use them to strengthen my own character. It was different from anything I had ever done in middle school for our One Act and it was fantastic.” Practices also occurred nearly every weekday after school, including a few on Saturdays. “We get a lot done while also having fun,” freshman Malia Boulware said. “I was one of the crew members and we had to do as much work as the actors did, changing costumes and making sure the play wasn’t running over the forty minute time limit. There are no small parts in theatre. Practices seemed hard sometimes and a lot of us were often tired, but we were still having fun; we were building a family.” “Leading Ladies” advanced to BiDistrict OAP competition April 9, 2015. “We were all super happy when we advanced,” junior Logan Test said. “We put a lot of time and effort into that play and we were thankful for the opportunity to continue performing it.” The play did not advance to the next round of competition (Area). “I think we deserved to advance,” Test said. “I don’t think any of [the cast and crew members] were ready to stop making memories, but there’s always next year.”
The Fresh Faces of Cheer and Viewettes 2015-2016 Viewettes Seniors Eric Taylor: The first male Viewette in LHS history
2015-2016 Cheer Varsity Captain-Kyleigh Johnston, Co-Captain-Mya Patterson, Co-Captain-Caitlin Wilcox, Lucy Castillo, Madison Evers, Meekayla Fuller, Daija Garrett, Kierra Green, La’Joyra Jackson, Kaylee Jimmerson, Matayia Jones, Jenna Luensmann, Miayah Miller, Talia Polk, Heather Quinalty, Caitlynn Todd, Davianna Venters and Cyan Winn
Juniors Briana Aguilar, Brittney Campbell, Chelsi Rosenbalm, Sarah Turner
Junior Varsity Co-Captain-Hannah Miller, Co-Captain-Ginny Russell, Seawillow Bryant, Lanee Catron, J’Maiya Davis, Keambria Johnson, Kaylan Jones, Nickissia Lawson, Olivia Norrell, Chaniya Polk, Yazmin Rodriguez, and Kelsey Skinner
Sophomores
Freshman
Tatyana Bauer, Morgan Butler, Keiana Cox, Brooklyn Eldridge, Ashley Jeffrey, Madison Johnson, Rachel Lin, Ashley Mendenhall, Chloe Pliler, Kaeleigh Richardson, Tearra Stoker, Chernel Thompson
Madison Adams, Allison Howe, Alex Mack, Nicole Magee, Cierra Montgomery and Ke’rajah Smith
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Senior Directs Daniel Bally staff writer
This years Senior Directs will take place on May 16 at 2pm in the Mickey Melton Center. “Senior Directs is when a Senior picks a play, cuts it down to 20 minutes,” Chandler Parks said. “They pick their own cast, and they have to put it on in front of a live audience.”
The Seniors get to pick their cast members after they see them perform a small portion of a play. “I like my group, I wouldnt change it,” Parks said. “I am very excited to do this play, I’ve wanted to do this since I was a sophomore.” The competetors are Seniors Simon Macklin, Andrew Rivera, Chandler Parks and Teacher Bethany Venable.
“I feel like Macklin is my biggest competition because she is intimidating because she the president of the theater department,” Parks said. “She is also spending a lot of time on her play.” The performances are judged by the audiance and the theater departments director, Pamala Mercer. “Im doing a comedy for my play,” Parks said. “Which is also
what both of the other seniors are doing except for the teacher.” One of the teachers is competing in the Senior Directs with the other Seniors due to the lack of Seniors taking theater. “Me and my group are working really hard to come out on top,“ Parks said. “[If my cast wins,]We get the satisfaction of saying we won.”
Congratulations class of 2015!
2015 Graduation Information When: Friday, May 22 Time: 7:00 Location: Lobo Stadium Come and help us celebrate the class of 2015! Go Lobos!
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Money Deadline for Global 9th and 10th Grade Feld Trip
Global 9th and 10th grade students will be visiting TSTC and Wiley College.
Longview Lions Club Annual Nursing Scholarship
Scholarship Recognition Event
Memorial Day
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Last Day of School
Beginning of Flex Makeup Days
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Studying Supports Success Taking time to review learned subjects is beneficial STAFF EDITORIAL
Studying. It’s not something many students always think about doing because it seems time consuming and can keep you up for hours. Is it worth it? There is too much information that we students are required to know to complete homework and daily class assignments, quizzes, and tests. It is proven that studying increases one’s chances of passing as opposed to reviewing a subject, topic, or idea briefly and trying to remember it. There is knowledge that students are more than likely required to learn in math, science, history, English, and a foreign language. It’s bad enough we have to know facts about five different subjects, but it’s worse when one tries to remember all the information by heart after reading about it once or twice for a few minutes. Methods of studying are different, depending on what type of learner you are. If you don’t find studying to be beneficial or helpful, it might just be because you are not taking the appropriate approach. Studying will bring improvement to your grades and base of knowledge if you are doing it correctly.
Trevor O’Connor // Official Cartoonist
If you don’t know what’s right, try everything and see what works best for you. Studying doesn’t mean sitting down for hours and torturing yourself. It is something
that anyone can do as long as they discipline themselves and are willing to learn. A little studying is better than none all and it will increase your chances of success.
TIPS ON HOW TO STUDY
Visual Learners
- Make graphic organizers that use visuals
to represent info. - Draw pictures as you take notes. - Watch your teacher closely and remember body language and facial expressions used to tell you something is important. - Type notes taken in class using different fonts, highlighting, etc. - Watch videos about what you’re learning in class.
Auditory Learners
- Study in groups and talk about things aloud. - Record info from your textbooks or notes on an audio device so you can listen to it. - Make songs or musical jingles to remember info. - Search for audio materials to learn about a subject. - Constantly repeat facts and important words to yourself. F I N D O U T M O R E AT O U R W E B S I T E a t www.lobonow.com
Tactile/Kinesthetic Learners
- Study actively, such as walking around while reading notes. - Use the computer as much as possible: touching the keyboard keeps your mind in motion. - Take a lot of written notes in class. - Take short breaks when studying - When trying to learn a subject or idea, act it out. - Make models to understand concepts. From www.how-to-study.com
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Fretting Over Finals Unnecessary end of the year testing causes stress Emily Araiza Feature editor No matter what grade you’re in, you have to take final exams before school is out for summer. While these tests give the last two days of school a nice, finalized, “I’m so ready to be done with this and actually enjoy my life instead of cramming in information for a final which could include anything I’ve learned this year so I had to study four spirals of physics notes last night” feeling, they are also slightly stressful and unnecessary. The point of finals are to make sure you’ve been paying attention all year and retaining all the knowledge from all of your classes in an adequate manner. However, students take plenty of six weeks tests in our classes, so obviously they retained the information for a while at least, or they would be failing. If we can study for a six weeks test and then promptly forget the information, why would it be any difference for finals? We simply have to study a little bit more and have a little bit more information to promptly forget. Teachers should not underestimate the student’s ability to forget school related information extremely quickly. As soon as the final is done, we happily throw away our notes and skip out of the classroom for the summer,
100 Word Rant Andrew Rivera Entertainment editor As a man who is incapable of winking, at least I acknowledge the fact that I cannot wink. I hate it whenever I see someone try to be flirty and cute and give a wink and nod when instead, it looks like an eye twitch and a neck muscle spasm. Please just stop. If you want to flirt with someone, casually put your arm around them and smile at them. Make eye contact, but do not stare creepily Norman Bates. Also, please do not lick your lips because first, you are not cute, and second, you are not Hannibal Lecter.
our minds not on the Cold War or quadratic equations, but snowcones and swimming instead. The last week of school should be a happy, stress free time instead of seven hectic days of teachers trying to teach you everything you didn’t cover in order for you to get a passing grade on your final. If passing the school year was determined by your final grades for daily and test grades, instead of on one test for each subject on the last two days of school, teachers would have a much more accurate way of knowing how much the students learned. If students can pass their classes by hardcore studying for one test at the end of the year, they can slack off in class and barely pass their classes for the rest of the year. However, if their passing is solely based off of their semester grades, this would motivate them to do well all year instead of just the last two days of school. While final exams are required for schools to give to their students, this should change. Finals are unnecessary and the only thing they accomplish is stressing out teenagers who are already stressed out.
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Why Does Saturday School Exist? hate the school for making them waste a Saturday. Because of this, nothing is Although Saturday school is meant to be beneficial accomplished for them. Sending students to and also teach students school on a weekend not who skip class a lesson, I do not believe that it is only makes them hate school more than they very effective. already do, but probably For the students who makes them want to go are forced to go and pay the fine of $50 to attend, against authority more most likely don’t even pay often as well. Typically, attention to the lectures teenagers like to do what because all they can think they are told not to do, about is how much they especially when they’re
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angry or frustrated with the situation. The probable goal of Saturday school is to make students obey, but they won’t. Saturday school is only beneficial for the students who go voluntarily because they actually want to be there, unlike the students who are forced to go. Teens don’t want to be forced to do anything. Despite its good intentions, Saturday school is just not a good idea.
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a j De Revue Viewettes celebrate 50 years of dance in their annual Revue
VIEWETTE GAMES Seniors Breunya Fluellen and Carmen Webb pose after the “Hanging Tree” dance number Photo by Emily Aguilar // THE LONG-VIEW
DANCING IS HER STRONGEST SUIT Junior Kierra Batiste shines in Viewette of the Week dance Photo by Odyssey Jones // THE LONG-VIEW
CINDERELLA Senior Christa Howard dances in the Disney medley
NUTCRACKER A group of Viewettes pose at the end of their Nutcracker themed dance
Photo by Odyssey Jones // THE LONG-VIEW
STRIKE A POSE Senior Alissa Rash poses as Marilyn Monroe during tap rountine
Photo by Odyssey Jones // THE LONG-VIEW
Fabulous Five
Photo by Emily Aguilar // THE LONG-VIEW
“It has truly been an honor leading such an amazing team on and off the field. I could not be more proud of a team and the things that we accomplished together.” -Senior Captain Bailey Nance
“[Being an officer] is a special and gratifying experience that allows me to see the girls and myself learn and grow.” -Senior Lieutenant Callie Fruia “As a two year lieutenant for the Viewettes, I look back over this journey with a great sense of pride. My hope for all of my girls is for them to become better versions of themselves.” -Senior Lieutenant Carmen Webb “Leading a team of smart, disciplined girls has been one of my greatest honors and an experience I will never forget.“ -Senior Lieutenant Alissa Rash “Being an officer requires a lot of extra time and effort and is a big responsibility but it’s truly an honor to help lead this talented team.” -Junior Lieutenant Alexa Blair
TAKING IT ALL IN 2014-15 Viewette officers make a moment during officer routine to “Take It Alll In” by Trent Dabbs
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Special Thanks Dear students, faculty and staff of Longview High School, We would like to take this opportunity to say Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all you have done for us during this very difficult time. The memorial service and video from the students was beautiful. The flowers from the school were breathtaking. All the monetary donations for the foundation was so generous. All the calls, letters, cards, and support. Words can not adequately say how blessed you have all made us feel. To know my daughter touched so many lives is very comforting to me. Thank you so much. We love you all. -Candace Miller and all of Lacey Smarr’s family
Staff 2014-15 Andrew Riveraentertainment editor
Claire Earnestsports editor
Hannah Kempkesweb editor
Daniel Ballynews editor
Victoria Weaverstaff writer
Estrella Gonzolezstaff writer
Sasha Cantuadvisor
Hannah Browneditor-in-chief
Abby Jesteropinions editor
Emily Araizaopinions editor
James Babbittstaff writer
Nick Olsonsports writer
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TSA Takes Names at State 24 Students qualify for Nationals at State TSA Contest
TSA State Winners
*4th place Biotechnology Design Krisana Yuen, Uwa Ihionkhan, Alyson Roper, Robyn Roper and Soumya Donty *5th place Career Preparation Danielle Farren *2nd place Chapter Team - Hannah Brown, Uwa Ihionkhan, Trevor O’Connor, Levi Grant, Krisana Yuen and Stephanie Guck *1st place Children’s Stories - Arjun Peddireddy, Naomi D’Arbell, Roshni Edalur, Shreya Patel, Daniel Bally and Anthony Castillo 5th place Digital Video Production - Lucy Castillo, Jason Randall, Fefe FANTASTIC FOUR Juniors Trevor O’Connor, Uwa Ihionkhan, Alyson Roper and Soumya Donty pose at the TSA state meet Cowan and Daniele Farren *1st place Engineering Design attending a National TSA conference, Christopher Guck, Neal Rangu, Yuen as Texas TSA State Secretary. Hannah Brown and I think it gets more challenging “It was truly such an honor to be staff writer Rutvi Patel, Roshni Edalur, Arjun and more rewarding every single able to run for State Secretary,” Yuen Peddireddy, and Daniel Bally said. “It was such a great opportunity. I time,” O’Connor said. “Whether it 24 students will head to the *1st place Extemporaneous Speaking am so excited to be a part of the officer be the relationships we forget or the National Technology Student Association Contest in Dallas after team, and already have so many ideas skills we gain in competition, I know - Trevor O’Connor *3rd place Extemporaneous Speaking we will carry the things we learn qualifying at State TSA Contest in we want to implement.” - Hannah Brown from TSA through our entire lives.” Waco. This is the largest group of This is the first time LHS has *2nd place Future Technology national qualifiers so far. had a State President and two state Teacher - Lucy Castillo Students attending national officers at the same time. Ihionkhan *3rd place Future Technology Teacher competition include freshmen Levi defeated three other candidates with - Roshni Edalur Grant, Stephanie Guck, Jensen a majority vote. Gates, Jacob Posey, sophomores “I am more than excited to be *3rd place Manufacturing Prototype Arjun Peddireddy, Naomi D’Arbell, serving as the 2015-2016 Texas TSA Krisana Yuen, Trevor O’Connor, Alyson Roshni Edalar, Shreya Patel, Daniel President,” Ihionkhan said. “Not Roper, Robyn Roper and Soumya Bally, Anthony Castillo, Christopher only did I gain so much from the Donty Guck, Neal Rangu, Rutvi Patel, Lucy campaigning experience, but I also *3rd place On Demand Video have the amazing opportunity to Castillo, Daniele Farren and Aaron Roshni Edalur, Naomi D’ Arbell, continue my officer journey. I am Brown, juniors Krisana Yuen, Uwa Anthony Castillo, Shreya Patel, Jensen honored and humbled to be able to Ihionkhan, Alyson Roper, Robyn Gates and Stephanie Guck be serving the members of Texas Roper, Soumya Donty, Trevor *1st place Prepared Presentation O’Connor and seniors Hannah Brown TSA in this way. I know this will be Hannah Brown an incredible year with the five other and Heidy Soto. *5th place Structural Engineering incredible state officers by my side.” “Getting to attend Nationals is Heidy Soto and Jacob Posey Ihionkhan, Yuen and 2014-2015 very exciting,” Soto said. “I know 2nd place Systems Control State Reporter Hannah Brown will that I will get to meet people from Technology- Arjun Peddireddy, Gus all over the nation and that it will be help host the national conference in Williams and Conrad Deller extremely fun. Nevertheless, I know Dallas with Oklahoma TSA where Technology LHS students will compete with that it will require more hard work, PRESIDENTIAL PRIDE Junior Uwa Ihionkhan students from all over the nation and poses with items from her table for her but I am ready for it all.” *Technology Bowl - Neal Rangu, candidacy for state TSA president Texas TSA also elected Ihionkhan the world. Aaron Brown and Heidy Soto “This will be my third time as Texas TSA State President and All photos from Instagram.com *National Qualifier F I N D O U T M O R E AT O U R W E B S I T E a t www.lobonow.com
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Millenials weigh in on career, educational plans
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Do you plan on furthering your education after high school? 95% Yes 5% No
decided to build on existing skills after high school. Aviles first picked up a camera his freshman year when a music group consisting of friends and fellow classmates needed someone to take group photos and work on graphics. “First, I started with group pictures of the whole team. Then I actually started taking pictures and video of nature shots just trying to see what came out,” Aviles said. “I would spend my time finding videos online and learning how to use the camera.” Through time Aviles developed his art and is now planning to attend Colorado Film School. He hopes to film and direct music videos, and Aviles has his family’s full support on the decision. “At first [my parents] thought I was just a kid who didn’t know what to do and just wanted to waste my time and money on something pointless,” Aviles said. “Now I have their support one hundred percent because they see the interest in it. The time, money and passion is what really made them believe in it.”
56% Four-year university 25% Junior college 5% Vocational/trade school
What kind of school do you plan to attend?
58 students polled
Hannia Gutierrez
further develop a student’s skills that it’s wonderful, out of all of the cate can be used in the workforce right after programs fashion and cosmetology has high school. the longest waiting list.” The year is 1997. Princess Diana has “The high school programs are an The argument of/about if a college been killed, the stock market crashed, opportunity for students to try out education is worth it is leaving students and a baby is born. This child will lots of different career fields and see at odds. When non-college enrollees witness 9/11 on television and grow up what they like and what they don’t were surveyed by the National School with full use of the internet. like,” said Kimberly Green, Executive Boards Association, the majority of 18 years go by and the year is now Director of The National Association people polled, said they simply could 2015. The United States has their of State Directors of Career Technical not afford to go to school, regardless of first black president, everyone owns Education Consortium. “From the race and status. Other factors included a touch screen cell phone and the high school perspective, I think it’s the need to work to support a family inhabitants on planet Earth are closer really about career by just going into the than ever. Unlike our parents before us exploration, finding workforce. “At first [my parents] in Generation X, where college wasn’t your passion and “According to the thought I was just a an option, the Millennials are facing a then when you find Bureau of Labor kid who didn’t know tougher decision that is being shaped it, you can begin Statistics 45 percent what to do and just by the economy and pop culture of the on your journey for of middle wanted...Now I have jobs wouldskilled age. The question for upperclassmen all getting the skills you make up their support one around the country: is college worth it? need for starting your the workforce. This hundred percent “College is worth it, they can take career of choice.” means that these jobs because they see everything away from you: clothes, Longview High would require some material possessions, but your School offers form of an education education will never be stolen from you numerous vocational lower than a bachelor’s once acquired,” senior Josefa Nuniz courses that are degree,” (source Emily said. “Furthermore, higher education mainly located in the CATE building. Driscoll from Fox Business). “There has expands your horizons and helps Students have the option to take also been a decrease in enrollments of people mature in other areas of life.” classes like cosmetology with hopes traditional schools and an increase at In recent years, STEM (Science of receiving a certificate to proceed to vocational/trade schools.” Technology Engineering Math) practice after high school and go into This semester, fifty-eight students at Academies have popped up in high the workforce. Longview were asked about furthering schools all around the country. “Once [the students] complete their their education. Among these students, Educators are finding that vocational 1000 hours [and have] completed a handful decided they were going to courses can actually be helpful to and passed the written test [they can] attend a vocational school, instead of students. Vocational courses consist of receive a certificate,” Cosmetology a traditional four year college. Senior a wide range of topics that are used to teacher Sharon Smith said. “I think Servando Aviles is one of the few who
“I plan on working [after high school] and then hopefully later on opening my own salon. [ Cosmetology is] something I enjoyed doing. It’s just something I can be myself in. I’m creative and I can use my imagination and come up with any look that I want.”
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“ I plan on going to Central Christian College of Kansas. I hope to teach high school students art because I feel there is a lack of respective and interest in the art and I dream to change that.”
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Face-off of Futures
Life After High School Estrella Gonzales editor in chief
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Two Generations, One School
Emily Araiza feature editor
Students share what it’s like to have their parents work at school Landon and Suzanne Calhoun Long blonde hair, sweet tempered, and willing to help with any questions you may have, everyone knows Mrs. Calhoun who works in the library. However, not everyone knows that her son is sophomore Landon Calhoun. Far from being annoyed at having his mom on the same campus, Landon and his mom get along fine on LHS grounds. “I don’t get in trouble so it’s nice,” Landon said. “[but] the teachers do talk to her a lot [so I have to be good in class].” Landon and Mrs. Calhoun maintain a teacher student relationship on campus, with a few added family bonuses for Landon. “She treats me like all the other students,” Landon said. “[but] my favorite part is that I can get snacks whenever I want to from her room.”
CALHOUN CREW Suzanne and son Landon Calhoun CALHOUN smile big for the camera
Kennedy and Gage London and Mary Taylor
LIKE FATHER LIKE SON Calvin and Cannen Hanzik strike identical poses Photo by Emily Araiza // THE LONG-VIEW
Calvin and Cannen Hanzik Cannen Hanzik is the son of the one and only World Geography and TOK teacher Calvin Hanzik, fishing legend and gym enthusiast. When it comes to high fives and embarrassment, Cannen receives the same treatment as other students. “One time he was talking about how I did Grease in middle school, and showed everyone [the video],” Cannen said. “I was so small and had such a high pitched voice, and I didn’t really want people to see me like that.” The Hanziks have a relationship somewhere between father and son and teacher and student at school. “He’s always picking on me at school like he does other students sometimes,” Cannen said. “he does his best to treat me like any other student and I try to do my best to treat him like any other teacher, except for calling him dad and all that.” Despite the tribulations of having a parent on campus, the Hanziks have each other’s best interests at heart. “It can get annoying [having him on campus]”, Cannen said. “He’s always on to me about what I’m doing. But he knows what he’s talking about and can help me through things.”
Freshman Kennedy London and senior Gage London are the children of sophomore and junior English teacher Mary Taylor. To Kennedy, Taylor not only serves as a parent and friend on campus, but also as a figure of authority and convenience store. “If I get in trouble it’s like she’s there to get me out of it,” London said. “and if I need a pencil or something, she’s right around the corner to get it.” The relationship between Kennedy and Taylor is between teacher student and mother daughter. “We say hey [in the hallway] and she asks me questions, like where I’m supposed to be.” Kennedy said. “My least favorite part is if I’m in trouble, it gives a bad example of her because I’m her daughter.”
SELFIES Mary Taylor and her children Kennedy and Gage London pose for selfies
Photos from Mary Taylor F I N D O U T M O R E AT O U R W E B S I T E a t www.lobonow.com
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Study Tips When Your Off Your Power Trip James Babbitt staff writer 1.Take a power nap before and after you study, or do a quick workout like running for 30 minutes before, it will help you stay concentrated. 2.Don’t wait till the day before. Start studying the day you find out about the test 3.Absolutely no multitasking,nobody can actually multi-task, so put away the phone, turn off the tv, and don’t even listen to music, you need to focus on just studying, only studying. 4.Do intervals, study for 20 mins and take a 5 min break. 5.The highlighter is your best friend. 6.Make songs to remember dates, people, or formulas you can’t remember. 7.Information you can’t remember put on a notecard and read it while looking up because when you don’t know something on a test you usually look up. 8.Make study groups of about 3 people, no more than 5. 9.If you have multiple tests on the same day, or within a 3 day span, find whichever class needs the better grade, and study more for that class, but make time to study for the other classes. 10.The night before a test just go over the notecard you made (#7), and nothing more, you don’t want to cram. 11.Get your friend or parent to do practice quizzes with you. 12.On the night of the test, get at least 7 hours of sleep. 13.Do not stress, it will only make it harder to remember things, if you start to stress out try taking a walk, or meditating, or stretching out your body.
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Thai Times Two Staff reviews old, new restaurants Chiangmai Thai Kitchen, located on 103 West Loop 281, opened its doors earlier in the Thai food is literally heaven year. Chiangmai boosts a large on earth with the delicious menu, with over eight pages of blend of oriental spices and different Thai specialities and fresh ingredients. In Longview, good hours, open from 11:00 we are lucky to have to have a.m. to 9:00 pm. every day two Thai establishments: except for Monday. The dishes Chiangmai Thai Kitchen and are hit and miss: the Chiangmai Lil Thai House. Thai Noodles were lackluster Located on 212 North Fredonia while the curries and pad thai Street, Lil Thai House has been were out of this world. The food a Longview establishment for prices vary from around eight several years. Lil Thai features dollars to fourteen or more. My a wide host of dishes, including favorite part of Chiangmai isn’t various soups, salads, appetizers, the food though: it’s the menu. stir fry entrees, fried rice entrees The menu features numerous and noodle entrees. Because of Lil hilarious grammatical errors Thai House’s superior pad thai, like “WE SERVED MORE I have been a faithful customer SPECIALS DRINK ASK YOUR for many years. The prices are a SERVER FOR DETAIL.” I little pricey at around 12 dollars suppose I’ll take that as a sign of an entree, but the food is well authenticity. Overall, the food worth it. Lil Thai House has is fast, convenient and available, unusual hours, open from 11:00 but not as good as dishes of Lil a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thai House. Wednesdays, Thursdays, and In my opinion, if you want Fridays and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 convenience, go to Chiangmai. p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays as If you want quality food made well. However, I find that Lil Thai with love and care, go to Lil Thai House’s food is well worth the wait House. Either way, you’re in for and the weird hours. some seriously good food.
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Leading Lobo Junior Jalan Jackson sets example for teammates with positive energy Nikolas Olson sports editor
SERVING IT UP Junior Jalan Jackson serves a ball at the District tennis meet at Lobo Courts on April 7. Claire Earnest// THE LONG-VIEW
Sun beating down, sweat dripping quickly, and countless people watching. The pressure is ready to collapse on him, but he isn’t going to fold under it. He delivers the final serve and stands proud, cherishing another victory. Junior Jalan Jackson has set the precedent for tennis players and Lobo athletes alike. He has been a leader on the Varsity Lobo Tennis Team and lets his winning do the talking for him. His combination of athleticism, determination, and positive energy makes him a favorite among coaches. “Playing tennis is just an indescribable feeling,” Jackson said. “When I play tennis, it just relaxes me and I feel in my place.” However. Jackson doesn’t credit his success to himself alone. His teammates have also contributed to bettering Lobo Tennis. “My teammates are great and very supportive,” Jackson said. “I’ve been playing mixed doubles with Olivia McDonald and Gabi Perez-Hunt, and we’ve been very successful.” The connection between Jackson and his teammates allows the team to enjoy continued success.
“I really enjoy playing with Jalan,” junior Olivia McDonald said. “I learn something new everyday from him. It’s fun to play mixed doubles with a guy like Jalan.” Other teammates shared the same appreciation for Jalan. “We had great doubles chemistry and got along well,” junior Gabi Perez-Hunt said. “We also got to the semi-finals in each tournament.” If anyone has an impact on a player, it’s their coach. Jackson opened up about Coach Isaac Anders’ impact on him. “Coach Anders is great. I have the utmost respect for him,” Jackson said. “I wouldn’t be here, winning tournaments, if it wasn’t for him.” The feeling between Anders and Jackson is mutual. “Jalan brings positive energy to practice everyday,” Anders said. “The guy has contributed so much, and he has worked hard everyday.” Jackson sets a higher standard for his teammates through leading by example. “After practice, we encourage players to stay and work on your game,” Anders said. “Jalan is one of the common people, and there aren’t very many, who will stay after practice consistently stay late and practice, do drills, and hit. That shows how much he loves the game.”
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“An ideal player is someone who handles business inside and outside of the classroom. They show up with a positive attitude every day, willing to work. What separates an exceptional player is that they can make those around them better.”
“They show up to practice and want to swim. They have leadership qualities, determination, and want to be an athlete, first and foremost. It’s an individual sport, but they are compassionate about their fellow swimmers.”
Ronald Bellamy “She must have really good skills and be dedicated to improving those skills. She must help her teammates be the best they can be.”
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Kickin’ it with Perez Kicker Andres Perez gives his opinion on The Masters Andres Perez guest writer He might not yet be the next Tiger Woods, but Jordan Spieth served notice to the golfing world with a record-breaking first major victory at the Masters. The 21-year-old became the second-youngest player to win at Augusta, behind only Woods’ 1997 effort, and just the fifth man to lead the prestigious tournament from start to finish. The American went into the final round with a four-shot lead, extended that by one after his opening nine holes, and at the next beat Phil Mickelson’s Masters record of 26 birdies for the week. Spieth’s 28th birdie made him the first player to reach 19 under par at the Masters, eclipsing Woods’ 1997 winning total. A bogey at the last meant he ended tied with the 14-time major champion’s mark. Jordan Spieth won his first green jacket and along with it came a Masters-record $1.8 million share of the tournament purse. Spieth’s babyfaced look, down-to-earth demeanor, and clean-cut image will certainly help his popularity. In the past three years, Spieth has established himself as confident but not arrogant, and ferociously competitive but, for his age, remarkably in control of his temper when under pressure. Finally, we should try to grasp the weight on Spieth on that weekend. We may never see a day when an entire sport was more emotionally and financially invested in one young player holding on to a precarious lead. What golf needs is an appealing gentleman who, at an extremely young age, may have a career that falls somewhere along the arc of the greatest. Someone like Hagen, Sarazen, Jones, Ballesteros, Nicklaus, Woods and McIlroy. Someone like Jordan Spieth.
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Leading by Example Ex-pro player Mark Threlkeld helps Lobo Baseball players master their skills Claire Earnest sports writer His wife teaches at Hudson PEP, and he substituted at LHS. He talked to Coach Martinez, and started practicing with the team as a way to prepare himself for playing on the pro team. However, he started striking a relationship with some of the players, and helping them out in all the areas that he could. “It was just [Threlkeld’s] presence that made a big difference, just watching his work ethic, [and] how he goes about practicing,” Martinez said. “I think it’s important for my players to see that and hopefully it rubs off on them.” During off season, Threlkeld would come to practice and give pointers to players two or three days a week. “Mainly I did defensive stuff [with the players],” Threlkeld said. “I worked with the catchers a couple times and we just worked on mechanics, catching drills, blocking, stuff like that.” Threlkeld’s skillsets were useful when Martinez moved senior Grant Cox to the first baseman position. “I knew that [Martinez] was convert-
ing a third baseman to a first baseman which was what I did when I signed,” Threlkeld said. “So I worked with him a little bit one on one, and then worked with all the first basemen as a whole.” Martinez appreciated the second opinion to help the players. “Mark just worked [with Cox] on stuff that first baseman need to work on from his perspective,” Martinez said. “Sometimes a voice different than mine helps, so it was great for him to do that.” Threlkeld not only provided advice and assistance, but was also an example of someone who worked hard to get where he was. “I think it made an impression on them,” Martinez said. “So for those that were a little bit too cocky and arrogant, [and] thought they were all that, they need to see how he got there.” Baseball is a career for Threlkeld, and his skill and determination was present. “I think that he gave a good example of what a baseball player of that caliber looks like,” junior Jordan Wright said, “and just having that knowledge, he was able to help us become better.”
THE NEW STANDARD Former professional baseball player Mark Threlkeld visits Lobo Baseballl practices to teach and train Lobos
Girls Soccer Finishes Strong Nikolas Olson sports editor The Lobo Girls Soccer team ended their spectacular season against Mansfield Legacy in the UIL 2015 5A Girls Playoffs. The girls finished the season with eight wins, two losses, and one tie. The team won the District 15-5A Championship this season with a win over Texas High. Players and coaches alike reflected on the season’s success. “I love the feeling when you step on the field and know you are the best
and when you step off, everyone else does too,” Sophomore Selma Deluna said. “Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is a progress, and working together is a success.” The season has evoked many emotions from the players. “I’m really proud of this team for getting district champs for the second year in a row,” Junior Miranda Welborn said. “I hated to see the season come to an end because we had so much more to give. I love this group of girls so much.”
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Lobo Swim Expanding Nikolas Olson sports editor Lobo Swim has big plans for the upcoming season, branching out into different age groups in order to expand the swim program. 6-12 graders have the opportunity to practice in a LISD summer swim league and compete in 5 upcoming meets. Any students interested should contact Coach Gonzales at the aquatic center. “I just want more people to find out about the swim program. Next year we can include 5th graders, the year after that 4th grade and so on.” coach Daniel Gonzales said. “The goal is for everyone to know about the LISD summer swim league and just get the word out there.” The summer swim league is
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purposed for students to practice their skills and better themselves in preparation for either the upcoming season or for high school swimming. “This is designed to create interest in swimming. It doesn’t matter who [the kids] wants to swim.” coach Gonzales said. “I have different ways that I handle age groups. The program was also created for students to become interested in what the Lobo Swim program has to offer. “It’s to spark interest in swimming and get more kids competing. Then we have a better chance of upgrading facilities.” coach Gonzales said. “It seemed like the next logical progression to expand the program, more training, getting more swimmers, fine tuning strokes.”
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Strength of Schmidt
New Netflix series proves to be invincible An unexpected, refreshing twist on female driven comedies? Yes please. From the moment Kimmy Schmidt came on screen I was hooked. Her quirky, always positive personality captured me wholly. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is about a woman, Kimmy, who has spent the last 15 years in a doomsday cult and then is rescued and taken to New York to be on TV. After her 15 minutes of fame are over she decides to stay in New York to reinvent herself instead of going back to her hometown with the other women she was locked up with. I adore this show wholeheartedly. It’s everything a woman’s comedy should be, it’s fun, it’s hilarious and more importantly it focuses solely on Kimmy. A lot of comedies with women as the main characters tend to branch off and strain to keep the main character as the main character. Soon we’re lost trying to figure if we’re still watching the same show. It’s annoying to me because when I’m watching a female driven show, that’s what I want. What I love about Kimmy is her childlike sense of humor and always positive remarks. She finds the good in everything and I think we can all learn something from her, whether it be her sense of style, (I mean come on who doesn’t love a pair of light up Sketchers), or her optimism towards the rudest of people or situations. Kimmy Schmidt is unbreakable to even the most dreadful of New Yorkers.
Board to Death
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Old-fashioned games can cure boredom Board games, or more accurately tabletop games, are making a comeback in an age where video games and gaming apps are sweeping the gaming world. Tabletop games are perfect for entertaining a group of people without needing a screen or electronic. Here are some of my all-time favorite board and tabletop games that I love playing with my family and friends.
Masterpiece
This art auction game, originally published in 1970, is one of the most played in my house. You play as a rich art collector and have to fool other players into buying your collection for a high amount, no matter what the actual price of the painting is. The actual price is randomized each game, so there is no way of knowing if you are getting a million dollar painting or a forgery. It is a great game for bluffing and haggling prices, and it can be pretty
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high stakes. My family is very competitive and the bidding can get pretty intense.
Settlers of Catan
Now, this is a crowd pleaser with my friends. Every time my group of friends get together we have to play at least one game of Catan. This is a strategy game where players have to trade and gain resources to win the most victory points. There are 5 types of resources, and you can use them to build different things that will get you victory points, like settlements or roads. You can trade and bargain with other players or through ports to get the resources to win the game. I really like Catan because even if players have a great strategy, the random distribution of land and resources levels the playing field.
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“My House” Condemed Flo Rida fails to bring the house down
This album sucked. Completely sucked. Before listening to the album, My House, I was not expecting anything revolutionary or exciting because it is Flo Rida. Then after listening to it, I felt like I wasted my time. I am baffled as to why people have not learned that in order to have successful album sales, you must release presentable music that is pleasant to the ears. The only song that stood out as a fun song is the popular “GDFR (feat. Sage the Gemini & Lookas)”. This song is definitely fun to jam out with my funky fresh peers in my cool car with my rad radio system and my turnt up windows rolled down. Turn the bass up and I will most definitely have a joyful occasion. On the other hand, the rest of the songs
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lacked luster. The songs are electronic HipHop with hints of R&B influence in them. The songs are not horrible, but they do not have the wow-factor that I am looking for. “I Don’t Like It, I Love It (feat. Robin Thicke)” is an example of a Hip-Hop/R&B mix, but it was stupid. Robin Thicke is so 2013, and even worse, Flo Rida is so 2008, and he is definitely 2000 and late. Flo-Rida should have retired in 2012 after his actually decent album, Wild Ones, lost popularity. I am sorry Mr. Rida, but you need to move to Boca, Florida, buy yourself a nice new mansion, and relax as you continue to make the pun, “Flo-Rida livin’ in Florida.”
Coachella Craze
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Entertainers, art lovers and celebrities Hippies, hipsters and flower crowns. Once you see one or all three of these things you know you’ve stumbled into Coachella. Coachella is a music and arts festival held in Indio, California at the Empire Polo Club. Founded by Paul Tollet in 1999 the festival blew up in 2012 and ever since then general admission tickets have sold out in less than 20 minutes. I think what most find attractive about Coachella is the diversity in music but also the art aspect of it. With plenty of different sculptures and places to make DIY crafts you can get your fill of creativity and color while jamming out to amazing artists. With the best of both
worlds the cost almost seems irrelevant. Aside from the music and art Coachella attracts the attention of plenty of well known celebrities. Anyone from Kylie Jenner to Fergie to Jaden Smith and Paris Hilton made their appearance and were seen dancing and soaking up the sun at the event. Even artists that were performing, such as Drake, took a break and enjoyed the vibe of Coachella. If you ever get the opportunity to go to Coachella, take it. It’s well worth the travel and expenses and the blistering heat.
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No Place Like Home Disney’s new heroine provides representation for young girls Both characters are portrayed as those who didn’t exactly fit in with everyone else, and that parallel helped form their friendship. The dynamic between Tip and Oh was sweet and funny, if not a little stereotypical. The clueless alien was taught how to
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Disney’s Home is a cute, endearing animation, and while it is light and fun, it’s not exactly fresh. This film is set in Earth after an alien invasion from a relatively friendly race called the Boov. Adorable and very purple, the Boov value highly different traits than humans. Cowardice and antisocial behavior are the standard for these small creatures, so they don’t fully understand what makes humans tick. The main character Tip has been separated from her mother after the Boov relocated almost the entire human population to Australia.
live and feel like a human, and due to that, saves the entire Boov and human race. Sure, it was well done, if not predictable. The plot twists were lacking if anything, but the ending was sweet and charming. Though the plot isn’t the greatest ever, what really mattered to me is the representation for young girls. Overall, Disney hasn’t been all that great on representation for minorities. For example, there are almost twice as many white Disney princesses than there are minority Disney princesses. And although many people may think that representation isn’t that big a deal, many girls who grow up without their minority on the screen feel that it’s because people that look
like them aren’t good or pretty enough. I remember seeing this little girl who was sad because “God didn’t paint her right,” but her mother reminded her of Princess Tiana, and she cheered up. Representation is extremely important for children growing up to recognize that they are just as pretty and talented as anybody else. So, although Home wasn’t the most original of plots, if Disney is trying to represent more minorities, I am definitely on board. I recommend seeing this for a cute, fun film, and for a more diverse cast.
“What really mattered to me is the representation for young girls”
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