The Regina Spectrum
Iowa City Regina High School Volume 56 Issue 6 March 31, 2015
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Allen Authors Another One
His second book “Stormin’ Norman: Bark in the Park,” teaches children about the ndy Allen, a 1996 Regina dangers of bullying and how to graduate and son of Mr. John practice the golden rule. This Allen, a retired history teacher one is an original story about and frequent sub, visited the Norman and other friends playRegina Elementary students on ing in the dog park. He wanted Wednesday March 25th to share to write a story that helps his children’s books with the children start a conversation students. Allen has written two about empathy. Both books use picture books, “Stormin’ Nora rhyming scheme. Allen says, man: The Soggy Doggy,” and it’s “I wrote Soggy Dog in the span sequel which was published last of a baseball game, it only took week, “Stormin’ Norman: Bark in me about three hours because I the Park.” was working from memory. My As an elementary teacher, Allen second book “Bark in the Park” was inspired to write a children’s was a much longer process, book that children and parents Andy Allen reads his new book “Stormin Norman: Bark in it took about three months. I can enjoy together. After reading a the Park” aloud to 4th-6th grade elementary students. had to make up the story, and I lot of books out loud, he knew what experimented with rhyming or kind of stories children enjoyed listening no rhyming.” to, and he said they mostly enjoy stories creek, which is normally knee deep, surprised him and his head went under water. Allen hopes to write more stories about about animals. Allen wrote “The Soggy Both human and dog struggled to return Norman to teach children valuable lessons Dog” based on a true that happened to him and his real-life Norman, a retriever to the land; although, Allen says, Norman about life. He has aspirations of writing thought they were playing together. Fia Christmas story this summer. Allen says and boxer mix. At the beginning of the nally, Allen was able to safely escape the that his favorite part about being a writer is creek with Norman, though he lost both talking to children about his books and the into a creek after a stick. Allen noticed his glasses and his wallet. In the story, a lessons they teach. “I love going to schools that Norman was getting further and to share my love of writing with others. If I further away, and he quickly jumped in can interact with kids, the characters jump after to retrieve his dog. The depth of the out of the pages.” by Lauren Clapp Editor of Awesome
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Three go to All-State by Abby Sheehan Arts and Business Editor
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ast year during this time, Cat Rudolph brought home an Individual Speech All-State nomination, but this year Regina Individual Speech competitors brought home three nominations! Molly Arndt, Lauren Clapp, and Mya Chan excelled in their performances at the State competition and were honored for it. Arndt spoke very eloquently about her topic: “Should there be more funding in schools for the arts programs?” She had very strong points which convinced the judges to give her this very honorable nomination. “I was really happy with the topic I drew because it was a perfect audience for discussing arts educa-
tion!”, said Arndt. Clapp performed an improvisation with the scenario of a phantom and dry cleaner stuck in a fun house. It ended with the entire audience keeling over with laughter and put one of the judge’s in tears from laughing so much. “I am really excited to be ending my last speech season on such a high note and especially making it to All-State in my favorite category: Improv!”, exclaimed Clapp. Chan recited “Explaining My Depression To My Mother” for the poetry category. The judges really enjoyed the emotion and the balance of peaks and lows. “I was told it was truly powerful.”, said Chan. They perfomed at the University of Northern Iowa on Monday. All-State nominees Mya Chan, Lauren Clapp, and Molly Arndt.
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Rallying to get Rowling Nathaniel Richmond, Lecturer Committee Chairperson. Since Rowling is ure, the committee decided that a letter writing campaign would be a creative way to highlight some of the best of Iowa City.
Author of the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling. By Molly Arndt Opinion Editor
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arry Potter fans rejoice and grab your quills! The University of Iowa Lecture Committee is intent upon getting famed author of the Harry Potter series J.K. Rowling to speak in Iowa City next spring. If they are successful, the event will be free and open to the public, according to
Iowa City is the only Unesco City of Literature in the United States. Edinburgh, Scotland and Melbourne, Australia are the only other two cities to share the designation. The University of Iowa Writer’s Workshop has consistently been at the forefront of the literary scene, frequently leading the charge with names like Tennessee Williams, Kurt Vonnegut, John Irving, Curtis Sittenfeld, Meg Wolitzer, and Marilynne Robinson. Harry Potter has played an enormous many. Originally published in the United Kingdom in 1997, the beloved books and subsequent movie adaptations have surpassed generational boundaries, and captured the hearts
and imaginations of many. Regina Senior Payton Raso had this to say I loved to hear. I remember my mom read them out loud when I was really young and then I read them almost complex and each character feels like they have a legitimate and plausible backstory. Even the minor characters have a life captured in them that few others have.” Anyone interested in writing a letter can drop them off at Room 145 in the Iowa Memorial Union, mail the letter to the Lecture Committee, or email them to lecture-committee@uiowa. edu. All letters must be submitted by March 13 in order to make it to Rowling. The Iowa City Public Library set up a display to encourage kids to write letters. The Iowa City Community School District and Youth Writer’s Project will be getting involved as well. To quote the great Hermione Granger, “I’ve got to go to the library!”
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In Memory of Mr. Kuhlmann Regina Students & Staff Remember Mr. Kuhlmann... “Mr. Kuhlmann remembered me even after several years have passed. He cared about all of his PM kids and never forgot them.” –Lauren Clapp “Mr. Kuhlmann was a dedicated professional who took the best care of the children entrusted to his care. He was devoted to making sure that students who came early or stayed after school had a safe and caring environment to go to each day. He will be missed.” -Celeste Vincent
Picture courtesy of Lensing Funeral Home Obituary originally printed in the Cedar Rapids Gazette arl F. Kuhlmann, 86, of Iowa City, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 19, 2015, at Cedar Manor in Tipton. Karl was born Oct. 4, 1928, in Sheboygan, Wis., the son of Ewald and Louise (Kimme) Kuhlmann. He was a 1948 graduate of City High School. Following high school, Karl served
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12, 1951, Karl married Genevieve Keating at Fort Meade, Md. In 1957, Karl graduated from the University of Iowa, with an Ed.D. of education that spanned over 50 years. He started his teaching career in Central City, Maquoketa and Linn-Mar. He then went on to serve as the principal at Lone Tree from 1971 to 1985, principal of St. Joseph Elementary in DeWitt from 1986 loved the kids and the kids loved Karl. Although, retirement was imminent, Karl dreaded that fact, but cherished every moment that led up to that day. In his free time, Karl loved to spend time with his family, golf and listen to jazz and swing music.He was also a longtime memKarl will be dearly missed by his family, friends, co-workers and students. Survivors include his four children, Gary (Althea) Kuhlmann of Grinnell, Brian (Deborah) Kuhlmann of Denver, Colo., Karla (William Jr.) Dibbern of Iowa City and Dawn (Donald) Frey of Swisher; eight grandchildren, Kally and Seth Kuhlmann, Christopher, Jennifer, William and Kevin Dibbern, Gabriella Frey and Erin Egli Dolezal; and three great-grandchilKarl was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a brother, Jerome; and a sister, Marian. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.lensingfuneral.com.
“He always went out his way to say hi or wave to all the kids in the AM/PM program and the parents dropping off or picking them up.” –Anna Utech “Mr. Kuhlmann always greeted me with a smile when I saw him in the hallway, I loved his awesome ties! He was a bright spirit here at Regina!” -Becky Popelka He was always was so nice. Whenever he saw me, he asked me how things were going and how my siblings were doing! He really was passionate about his job and truly cared about the kids there. He always made sure the kids were doing something productive and being included. If they weren’t, he would talk to them or to another teacher. One time I left my lunch box at pm program, and he drove all the way to my house with his wife just to give it back to me. -Mary Kate Doyle
“Mr. Kuhlmann was always so nice to me. I remember times at the AM/PM program when my parents would be late and he was always so kind about waiting with me until they picked me up. He always friendly in the hallways, he was a great AM/PM program director and I admire how much he cared and loved his job.” -Jamie Porter “I loved his Mickey Mouse ties!” –Morgan Goedken
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We’re All in This Together
By Molly Arndt Opinion Editor
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here is a common, though dangerous, misconception in American politics. The myth of the “self-made man” is repeated everywhere, from political speeches to television shows to popular dystopian teen novels. However, we live in a world where, according to Oxfam International, one percent percent of the world’s wealth by next year. How do you pull yourself up by the bootstraps if you cannot afford to buy bread, let alone boots? The problem lies not only in our economic practices but in the ideology behind them. Political rhetoric blames poor people for their poverty. Take this 2014 quote from Congressman Paul Ryan: “We have got this tailspin of culture, in our inner cities in particular, of men not working and just generations of men not even thinking about working or learning the value and the culture of work...you need to get involved, whether through a good mentor program or some religious charity, whatever it is to make a difference.” Let’s not parse words: when he says “inner city,” he means black. He also (strangely) fails through his word choice to acknowledge the fact that women comprise forty-seven percent of the U.S. labor force, and that “inner city” women are more likely to be employed than “inner city” men. Poverty is not caused by laziness. Twenty-eight percent of the workforce in the U.S. lives under the poverty
line. And while the mentor programs and religious charities Ryan speaks of do exist and do great work, they are not enough. Private organizations will never be able to effectively reach or adequately help those who need it, in the way that government programs can. They are the equivalent of taking Tylenol for pneumonia—it will temporarily alleviate some of the symptoms, but you need penicillin in order to totally recover. Only by working to elect candidates who support progressive tax structures, unemployment programs, education reform, and minimum taxes on corporations can we begin to soothe poverty driven societal ills. Perpetuating the myth of individual responsibility makes it impossible to pass laws that will bring about real solutions. People in poverty cannot positively contribute to society. They cannot afford to purchase goods that drive the economy. They cannot afford to send their kids to college, or even provide access to public school districts well funded enough to provide education that could break the cycle of poverty. They are more susceptible to disease, and they drain taxpayer money when they get sick from illnesses that could have been prevented, had their living environment and diet been more conducive to
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good health. Our (very Catholic, by the way) obligation to help the poor goes beyond can drives and the Christmas Basket project. There needs to be more money going towards education, social security, and health care, and less time wasted blaming poor people for their problems.
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by Abby Sheehan Arts and Business Editor
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egina High School’s production of Beauty and the Beast was shown at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) on February 26-March 1. The Beast, played by Joe Jennings, Belle, played by Noelle Martin, and the rest of the cast really wowed the audience with their spectacular talents!
Above, Belle (Senior Noelle Martin) and Beast (Senior Joe Jennings) celebrate the realization of the Beast’s transformation. Left: LeFou, (Senior Ian Kron) and the Silly Girls, (Juniors Lizzie DePrenger, Gabby Thomsen, and Emma Hartwig) convince Gaston (Senior Christian Daniel) that her is the greatest!
Maurice (Junior Chris Rice), is trapped in the Beast’s dungeon.
The Villagers sing about the beautiful but strange Belle in the productions opening number.
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Left: The Enchanted Objects pose at the end of a rousing number.
Belle and the Beast share a tender on-stage moment during the song, “Beauty and the Beast,” from which the musical derives its name. Babette (Junior Jillian Kurovski) Madame de la Grand Bouche (Senior Abby Sheehan) Lumiere (Senior Jamie Porter) Mrs. Potts (Senior Molly Arndt) Chip (Freshman Taylor O’Connor) and Cogsworth (Senior Lauren Clapp) sing of their wish to be human again.
Left: The Enchanted Napkins dance with joy after
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Boys’ Track Update
Girls’ Track Update
by Ian Kron Sports Editor
by Olivia Wolfe Sports Editor The Regina Girls Track Team compet-
team leaders and as role models for many
the girls competed well, with standout
Boys Track does not suffer from this mal-
who shattered the indoor school record
with our distance crew, could take us a breaking the indoor school record time in their races, and ran extremely well
Jacqueline Rapp runs the last leg of the 4x800 at a meet last year.
dedication, our team could set records Boasting an unprecedented 14 meets this tunities to excel against opponents of all
was going to play soccer or run track, but cruitment speech, I decided to participate
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Tennis Thrives at Regina
atmosphere is great to be honest. It’s fun hanging with my teammates and playing alongside them. They’ve never treated me like I was from another school they’ve never treated me from another school they’ve always treated me like I go to City.” As well Sophomore Lucy Wagner also plays on the City tennis team with this being her second year on the City High squad. When asked about her outlook for the season, “I’m really happy with our team this year. I really like the way we’re playing and I think we can win a state title.”
meet is on April 7th at Des Moines
Lucy Wagner moves quickly during a meet last year. Kunj has played tennis all 4 years in high school and with this being his last year is
by Alex Salisbury News Editor
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his year two Regina students will be playing tennis at City High. Senior Kunj Saxena and Sophomore Lucy Wagner will be playing in both single and doubles tennis. Since Regina doesn’t have a tennis program the availability of City High to accommodate Regina students that want to play tennis is fantastic.
goals Saxena said, “My goal this year is to we’ve all been working hard during the off season.” After taking the team state title last year Saxena is shooting to repeat as state champs. While coming into a new environment can
April 9th against Cedar Rapids Prairie. While tennis doesn’t always attract a large crowd Saxena is optimistic about support, “I mean it would be great but not a lot of people come to tennis meets. It would be great to have friends from Regina come watch you and I bet the City team would like it to.” There is also a Saturday meet on April 18 at City so go out and support your Regal tennis players.
Upcoming Chances to see Lucy and Kunj Play at City High: April 9, 4:00pm (Kunj) April 14, 4:00pm (Kunj) April 18, 4:00 pm (Kunj) April 21,4:00 pm (Lucy) April 23, 4:00 pm (Lucy) April 25, 12:00pm (Lucy) May 2, 8:00 am &12:00pm (Lucy) May 5, 4:30* (Kunj) May 7, 4:30 (Lucy)
Kunj Saxena hits the ball using a forehand stroke.
*Senior Night
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Golf Season Gets Going!
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Regals fill the bowl to fight hunger
“There are people in the world so hungry, that God cannot appear to them except in the form of bread.� -Mahatma Gandhi
They only asked us to remember the poor-the very thing I also was eager to do. -Galatians 2:10
• The Rice Bowl started in 1980 • 2007 was the first year Rice Bowl partnered with orphanages in other countries. • Donations support agricultural projects to help farmers improve their yield. • The Rice Bowl also micro finances projects to support small businesses • Along with financial support, the Rice Bowl also creates education projects to provide training and resources. • The Rice Bowl not only helps impoverished countries, but our own communities as well. 25% of the total donated money is given back to the community that it came from in order to benefit all communities world wide. • There is still time to participate in this project! Visit Mrs. Conlon to grab your own Rice Bowl and help those in need.
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Tara Gregson, Suburban housewife and mom lives with dissociative identity disorder, and randomly switches between different personalities. Sometimes she is Tara herself, or “T,” a
constantly being complicated by her condition, and this shows portrays it in both a dramatic and comedic light.
happy.” The documentary Happy a journey from the swamps of Louisiana to the
smart girl who secretly wants to be popular.
descended from a line of witches, and her magical powers are now coming into fruipeople happy. Combining real life stories of tion. She uses spells to change practically people from around the world and powerful in- every aspect of her life, including her wardterviews with the leading scientists in happiness robe, little brother, and most importantly a boyfriend. The cheesy musical numbers what happiness is and how anyone can obtain it. this a great movie to watch with friends.
These two show share almost no similarities other than Tina Fey created them and they both have a strong be sure to watch 30 Rock
the show as her impossibly wealthy and smooth mentor, woman”, who spent her teenage years underground let her unfortunate circumstances ruin her life, and you
but loveable mortician and gospel-singing tenor. In a series of interviews with towns-
This documentary follows the Siegel family, owners of the once successful Westgate Resorts time-share business. To celebrate their wealth and enjoy their fortune, the Siegels began building the largest single-
and befriends a wealthy and mean widow the devastating sub-prime mortgage colwhen she becomes overly possessive. How the family must struggle to scale down their ridiculously grandiose lifestyle.
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FEBURARY 13 , 2015
This is a fascinating documentary that depicts
There are lots of great stand-up spe-
village in the heart of the Siberian Taiga, where daily life has changed little in over a century. Through footage, interviews, and stories we follow the people through a year as they adapt to the harsh seasons and utilize the river and land you appreciate the simplicity and innovation of the people and reevaluate how technologydriven our society has become.
brings the laughs, and his humor is Now & Then deals with family issues and the meaning -
time for a new generation to rediscover these gems. The
For those of you who were too young
appreciate this documentary about
Black Sheep ing it. In Tommy Boy
throw into conversations for the next decade or so.
you have to be in the mood to listen to stories and observations about food for
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you probably missed out on the seven seasons of this cute mother daughter drama. Even though this show has all of the addicting elements of teen
Jiro is truly dedicated to his craft, and has spent a lifetime expressing his artistry through his sushi. This is and wonderful characterization. This the story of his developing relationis a good show to watch while eating ship with his son who will eventually ice cream by yourself and feel way too inherit the restaurant. many emotions.
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What you should read
Freshman Year
Junior High
Seventh and eighth grade are the perfect years for reading. You’re Take this as an opportunity to introduce yourself to some of the not too old for children’s books, but you are old enough to under- classics you might have missed (e.g., Harry Potter) and broaden stand what is happening. Here are some books that capture the your horizons. transition from one world to another.
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead Holes by Louis Sachar A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket
Looking for Alaska by John Green The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon. This book is told by the perspective of an autistic kid struggling to understand the complex adult relationships around him, and will force you
Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer Watership Down by Richard Adams Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin
“normal” when it comes to thought processes and interpersonal interactions. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer
Sophomore Year
Sophomore year is an excellent time to just hang in there and try to enjoy yourself. These books will help.
Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris. An appreciation of the amusing
personal essay is a very important skill that should be cultivated early in life. David Sedaris is the king of the essay, and this collection about his dysfunctional but hilarious childhood is the perfect introduction to the genre.
The Perks of Being a by Stephen Chbosky. This book is a must
read for anyone who has ever felt like an intruder in their own life, which in high school is basically everyone.
An Abundance of Katherines by John Green I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith
My Name is Mary Sutter by Robin Oliveira A story of an aspriring surgeon on
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& When you should read it Junior Year
Senior Year
The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer This book captures the feeling of being young and full of potential, then shows how those dreams translate into reality.
A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving
A Secret History by Donna Tartt -
The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson -
Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld -
The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera The prose in this book will make you love will, too. The Mysteries of Pittsburgh by Michael Chabon A necessary read for anyone trying to should be doing. AKA everyone.
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#SpringBreakFail We asked Regina students to share their most embarrassing or awkward spring break stories with us via Twitter. Here are some of the best responses!
It Could be Worse...
A staple in the hall, Mr. McFerren’s beard is a good beginning to every day. But with Lent comes the inevitable razor to take away the beard we have all become so accustomed to. Though the initial shock of his shaven face has worn off, we all miss the lovable beard we knew. The Spectrum staff turned to Photoshop expert, Mr. Demory, and his photoshop class to try and recreate the mystique that was Mr. McFerren’s facial hair. The results show that nothing can quite match the beauty and etherealness of McFerren’s old beard, and though it is gone, a shockingly clean shaven face has taken its place. But hey things could be worse.
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This month and next month’s Student Writing page will feature award winning writing from the Scholastic Art and Writing competition.
Seasons by Kyra Wilson
People by Ken Westrick
The neighborhood had been torn down. The area was
As the rain poured in April, seeing your playful and being prepared for more modern housing. The only thing mischievous grin was all it took to remind me of what we used left standing was the bulletin board at the center of the to be. I realized that even despite our tumultuous past, we were community. A few outdated ads clung to the board, and better with each other than without. I found a drawing of a the glass that had once protected these ads from the elemythical phoenix rising from its ashes, and I thought of you. ments now lay in a thousand pieces on the concrete in Maybe it was the way that the reds in the picture mimicked the warm blush of your cheek or maybe it was something else. But front of it. Other than this, everything was gone. Everyone I didn’t show you the picture because I doubted that you would care. Not much later you decided that you needed me too. So overrun the entire area. Then I you gave me a necklace as a gift of reconciliation. There was a noticed something else... it was quiet.
At this moment I realized what I had really come to see. I did not come to see the school I used to go to. I did not come to see the apartment that I used to live in. I came In the spring, it was like you had never been missing from me. with the desire to see the people again. I wanted to see the On the slow and languid days of July, we sat outside and watched the clouds. All we needed was each other and the sky. people that I had known so long ago. I wanted to see how they had changed; how they had stayed the same. like that just to see if I would crack a grin. And then you smiled at me, and your eyes out shone the sun. And that was when I knew I loved you. In the summer, we were awake.
Keys
by Gabby Thomsen
We begin as molds, Shaped, wounded by the choices we make,
During the cool chills of October, we watched the leaves change from their vibrant hues of gold and ruby to a crisp beige. And as As life bestows its relentless gravity resting upon our simple
existence,
and playful, but now you seemed irresponsible and careless. I had been so quiet and thoughtful, but now I appeared detached and uncaring. Soon it was harder to see that your hair glistened in the sun and that your eyes sparkled every time you spoke. the end, there wasn’t a Big Fight that caused our demise; you and I just drifted apart as simply and smoothly as we had come together. In the autumn, we had fallen from our grace. While white snow blanketed the ground in January, I spent my days in solitude. I missed the way that we used to talk long into the night—sometimes about nothing at all, but it seemed
Till one day we are formed, A key, Put into our hands by ourselves, pits of lost souls, Not by destiny but by regrettable choices, We turn the lock.
Oh Sister by Mary Kate Doyle
together with mine. It was like the way a favorite old sweatshirt “Oh brother, I wish I could have cried when you went overtogether, sometimes looking into each others’ eyes was all it took, and our stomachs would be aching in mere seconds. The best moments were when I was laughing with you. The memoa lot of time missing you. In the winter, you and I were no longer a we. But time goes on...
seas. Instead I just felt a bigger hole inside me than there already was. I missed you but didn’t realize what I felt until
She bent down and kissed the stone with his name on it. But she couldn’t walk away. Instead she stood there, and quietly whispered.
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What Did You Give Up For Lent?
“Eating bad food, I wanna have a healthy body.” -Teddy Nepola
“Shamrock Shakes. I like them...a LOT.” -Jordan Nelson
“Pop, I drink way too much of it.” -Sam Stein
“Peanut Butter M&M’s and Doritos. I eat too much of them.” -Mr. Kahler
“Junk food. Because Mr. Murdock.” -Ken Westrick
“I chose to eat healthy and volunteer this Lent.” -Ellie Stimmel
“Red Bull and Coffee because I drink way to much of it.” -Derek Burger
“Giving up things for Lent.” -Kyra Wilson
“Caring about grades.” -Nick Schnoeblen
“I gave up hope.” -Chris Rice
“Chocolate.” -Andrew Ball
“I am making an attempt to
“All soda.” - Greyson Dumont
“I chose to have a more positive outlook this Lent.” -Carolina Icardi
“Looking this good! Oooh!” -David Keffala-Gerhard
language.” -Ian Kron
of it and then I don’t do my homework.” -Tom Rhomberg
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by Alex Salisbury News Editor ission Creek Music Festival is back for its 10th anniversary on March 31-April 5. While starting as a music festival, Mission Creek has branched out to
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Multiple musicians will be coming to Iowa City to perform at numerous venues. Venues include: Blue Moose Taphouse, The Englert Theatre, Gabe’s, The Mill, and The Yacht Club. Headliners include rapper Freddie Gibbs, electronic artist Com Truise, and the band Real Estate.
Photo via jadabumrad.com
Abumrad will present a multimedia lecture entitled “Gut Churn” on Saturday, April 4 at the Englert.
With Iowa City being a beacon of literature as well as one of 11 UNESCO(United Nations Educa-
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Rapper Freddie Gibbs performs at the Blue Moose on April 2nd. Screendance Festival at Filmscene on March 31. A The headliner being Dragthe lost youth of Southern California which won the South by Southwest 2011 Grand Jury Prize Winner. The introduction of FilmScene Theater downtown adds a brand new dynamic to both Iowa City as well as Mission Creek by expanding Mission Creek to more than just a music festival.
nization) there is a large number of literary greats coming to Iowa City. Literary events include public readings, Q&A sessions with authors, and even a Lit Crawl happening across downtown Iowa City at both public areas and different stores. Jad Abumrad the host and creator of NPR’s Radiolab program will be speaking at the Englert Theater on April 4th.
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Baker will appear in person to present a double feature of two award-winning
Another aspect of Mission Creek is the food events that will be occurring alongside other events. There are a total of 8 food events occurring at multiple restaurants across Iowa City. Highlight events include a pork feast by Pavelka Point at Motley Cow Cafe, Burgers at Pullman(a brand new upscale restaurant on South Dubuque Street), and a Brunch Buffet at the Mill on Sunday morning.
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March’s Featured Artist:
Joe Jennings
by Abby Sheehan Arts and Business Editor Senior Joe Jennings, is an artist that we all love and know at Regina! “I drew little doodles when I was four. They weren’t
Below: Bear
own little cartoons at a very young age. His says he didn’t
career in the future!
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Above: Sketch
Above: Just Keep Breathing
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Airplane
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