May 17, 2012

Vol. VI Issue X

May 17, 2012

SENIORS Garrett Ewing Rogue News: “Superpower?”

GE: “This is hard... I’ve always wanted the power of invisibility because I’ve always wondered what the inside of a girls bathroom looks like.”

RN: “Who’s your biggest competion?”

GE: “I think my biggest competition is Forrest. His abs tend to steal the show.”

MR. GRIZZ

SOPHoMORES Seve Bortman RN: “If you could have any superpower what would it be?”

SB: “I would have Spiderman’s powers.”

RN: “Do you think you have a chance of winning?”

SB: “It would be nice to win but I most likely won’t, it isn’t about winning it’s about how much we help the preemies.”

Gabriel Young RN: “Why do you think you should win?”

GY: “All the guys are great, but I think I’m, by far, the best looking.”

RN: “What’s your favorite ice cream flavor?”

GY: “Green tea, so I can keep in touch with my inner zen master.”

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Jericho Apollo RN: “Do you really know how to dance?”

JA: “I break it down...”

RN: “What’s it like to do a pageant?”

JA: “It doesn’t really feel like a pageant. In the end it’ll still feel like we’re all Mr. Grizzes... but I’m going to win so...”

Brandon Vaughan

Forrest Kollar RN: “If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?”

FK: “Narnia- because they have good turkish delight.”

RN: ”What’s the best part about Mr. Grizz?”

FK: “Cooperation betweeen classes and meeting different kids in different classes.”

JUNIORS

Photo by Callie Toews

The Grizz guys from top left to right: Jericho Apollo, Garrett Ewing, Forrest Kollar and Brandon Vaughan.

Bottom left to right: Gabe Lehrburger, Seve Bortman, Gabe Young and Paul Shubat

Ashland High School hosts their twelfth annual Mr. Grizz pageant where two males from each class compete in multiple categories for the yearned title, “Mr. Grizz.”

Children’s Miracle Network

by Baylee Hill Each year, Mr. Grizz supports an organization called the Children’s Miracle Network. The orginization was founded in 1983. The Rogue Valley Medical Center has been a member of the network and partnered with Asante since 1988. AHS has been supporting CMN through donations and fundraisers since 2000, with a total of eleven Mr. Grizz pageants so far. An average Mr. Grizz pageant brings in about $5000 for the network, which in turn spends the funds on pediatric care such as neonatal care units and a rapid

transfuser which is used for restoration of lost bodily fluids in patients. A cast cutter has also been purchased for the hospital using the funds generated by the pageant.

This year, Children’s Miracle Network will be using the funds to supplement its pediatric clinic for assessment and therapy for developmental and physical delays.

Money is being raised this year by means of a themed calendar featuring the participants of the pageant, bake sales, and donations by benefactors attending the pageant.

Calendars, Cookies and cash Supporting the Children’s Miracle Network is as fun and easy as attending the pageant or buying a cookie at a bakesale. All the tickets sold at the pageant will go directly to the Children’s Miracle Network along with money raised by the contestants. The goal of each contestant is to raise $500; however some have personal goals that are over this minimum. Donations can be given directly to the guys or to dona-

tion jars in shops around Ashland. So give up your extra change for children in need of pediatric care.

In addition, the contestants have made an exciting calendar to help raise money. “We are taking orders for the calendar, which is a collection of literally priceless photos of the candidates in all types of crazy costumes,” McKenna O’Dougherty said. Tickets for the pageant are $7 beforehand and $10 at the door.

by Alison Roden

RN: “If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?”

BV: “Jurassic Park” RN: “Do you think you have a good chance of winning?”

BV:”Yes, but Forrest is definitely going to win.”

FRESHMEN Gabe Lehrburger RN: “Is there more competion as a freshman?”

GL: “Yes, there is more competition as a freshman because everyone knows the upperclassmen better.”

RN: “If you could travel anywhere where would it be and why?”

GL: “I would travel to Europe and live on my own.”

Paul Shubat RN: “What sets you apart from other contestants?”

PS: “Age... I’m the youngest.”

RN: “If you could have any superpower, what would it be?”

PS: “Teleporting through time.”

PAGEANT INFO Who: Eight AHS students, two from each grade.

What: Mr. Grizz Pageant When:May 25 @ 7:00 PM Where:AHS theater

photo by Garrett Ewing

Contestants pose at their celendar photoshoot.

Why: To raise funds in order to support Childrens Miracle Network.

Antarctica Adventure Rogue News

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Imagine conquering a vast snow-covered mountain on the most frozen-over continent in the world as a Senior Project.

Ashland High School junior Brandon Vaughan will be doing just that. This December Vaughan will head down to Antarctica to climb the mountain named after his great grand uncle, Norman Vaughan.

“Dream big and dare to fail.”

by Hannah Borgerson

Mission Accomplished Trekking to the top of Mt. Vaughan will be Vaughan’s first mountain conquest. Yet, he finds time to explore the outdoors with small trips up to Pilot Rock, backpacking and camping. The summer before heading to Antarctica, Vaughan will spend two weeks up in Alaska to learn outdoor training and survival skills.

The weather in Antarctica at the time of his trip will range from -20 to -40 degrees Fahrenheit. “It’s going to be a cold trip, but I’m truly looking forward to it!” Vaughan said. Vaughan and his guide, Vern Tejas, hope to arrive at the top of the mountain on December 19, what would have been Norman’s 107 birthday.

Historical Insight In 1928 Admiral Richard E. Byrd started an expedition in Antarctica to be the first person to fly over the South Pole.

Because new automobile technologies were not easily accessible for traveling in the snow, the main source of travel in Antarctica was dog sled. Norman Vaughan was the chief dog sled driver on Byrd’s operation and for two years provided the only travel across the frozen landscape. The expedition ended in success in 1930, and with admiration towards his colleague, Byrd named one on the mountains in the South Pole after Vaughan. After the expedition and service in World War II Vaughan lived a simple but satisfactory life. He moved to Alaska where he got a job shov-

eling snow and then later became a janitor at the University of Alaska. Norman was also a passionate dog-sledder who raced the in the Iditarod – the longest dog race in the world at1049 miles – 13 times. Norman’s crowning achievement, however, was three days shy of his 89th birthday, when summited his “own” mountain in 1994.

“My Uncle Norman was more than a hero in my eyes,” Brandon Vaughan said, “He was, and is, the inspiration that drives me to be adventurous and outgoing at every obstacle. By doing all of these things he inadvertently chose me to pass on his legacy and his amazing spirit of adventure. Fear and giving up just weren’t in his vocabulary, much less his personality.”

Norman Vaughan and his mountain.

Photo submitted by Brandon Vaughn

Climbing Costs Getting to the mountain and back with safety precautions is a pricey endeavor. The flight down to Argentina, then to a military base in Antarctica and back home will cost Vaughan and Tejas up to $300,000. Added to this is approximately $200,000 for the trip’s supplies. “The supplies we need are costly, but worth it. They are designed to endure tough weather on the mountain,” Vaughan explained.

To pay for the trip, Vaughan will

be applying for grants from large companies and going to New York for the ON Summit Convention, which financially supports young explorers ages 16 to 24. Outdoor companies such as North Face, Columbia, Johnson Outdoors and SmartWhool donate money for the youths’ expeditions. Vaughan plans to go to New York as a Merrell Company delegate to raise money for his trip.

Vaughan’s Inspiration

Climbing a mountain named after his great grand uncle inspires Vaughan more than any other project he has ever done. “Even though I never met him, the stories I’ve heard about Norman shows how he was a respected man who would never give up. He always gave one hundred percent,” photo by Anja Harris

Vaughan said. Like his beloved relative, Vaughan hopes to motivate the youth of the world to step out and explore. “This senior project is not just about me making it to the top of a mountain in Antarctica,” he explained, “It’s about inspiring young people around the globe to get off their couch and try something new.”

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Unacceptable

Christine Moses

Cheyenne Fletcher

History of sagging

by Cheyenne Fletcher

Sagging pants originated in prison when the inmates weren’t allowed to wear belts in jail as they were used as weapons. As the inmates got used to having their pants hang low, they allowed their pants to remain that way when they were released. The style became popular amongst criminals, who used the baggy, loose clothing to conceal weapons. Eventually, the style blew up in the 90’s when hip-hop

became more popular; as many artists followed the trend, their fans saw this and copied the look, hence exploding into a nationwide vogue. Attempts have been made to actually outlaw sagging, causing disastrous results when the youth argued that it was against their self-expression. Some cases did wind up putting kids in jail, ironcally, where the style began.

Acceptable

by Christine Moses

by Cheyenne Fletcher

Is it attractive to show off your undergarments? It’s commonly said that’s it’s unacceptable for girls’ bra straps to show; yet it’s seemingly acceptable in our era for a guy to have his pants dropped dramatically to where there’s no question of boxers or briefs.

I grew up in awe, watching the trend slowly progress. Then middle school came along, where it seemed that every boy had his waistline closer to his knees then his hips. I hoped it was a silly idea that no one in the real world followed or even cared about; unfortunately, I was incorrect.

While boys got a small clue hitting freshman year (thankfully), jeans continuously appear at least three inches below where they’re supposed to go.

“It’s just not attractive,” shared sophomore Shawna Sullivan. “I don’t understand it. Besides, suspenders are far more dapper.”

While I don’t want to attack anyone’s trend they choose to follow, guys please: girls prefer classy to trashy.

The times are changing.

Once upon a time, if a girl wore pants, then she was considered promiscuous. Now-a-days suspicions over guys who sag their pants include them being either homosexual or some sort of gang-banger. Personally, I think if you can manage to sag your pants with class then you, kind sir, have swag. What is class when referring to sagging, you might ask? If to have the decency to change your undergarments once in a blue moon and bottom of your sagging jeans are not ripped to shreds - that is class. If it’s acceptable for girls to drop their collars a few inches in the name of style, then why not allow boys to lower their jeans? Fashions come and go, just learn to deal with it - sagging jeans are far more appropriate than men in kilts. After all, if you hate style you can always become a nudist.

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5. Don’t be a drip

1. Reduce

Use less stuff. Simple. Just re-think some of your habits. Take, for example, paper. You don’t always need a fresh sheet.

If you’re writing a grocery list, grab some junk mail and scribble on a blank section.

Also, take advantage of occasions to skip paper entirely. Send out party invitations by e-mail. Think how much paper, postage and effort you’ll save.

2. Reuse

This particular “R” offers fun and interesting potential. Think about inventive uses for items that you’re discarding. Here are some fun ideas to spark your creative juices: • Reuse newspaper, interesting magazines, and other paper products by using them as wrapping paper.

• Reuse your old toothbrush and use it to clean hard to reach areas like around the sink, your drains, faucets and grout (don’t do this in the wrong order).

by Sita McGuire It’s hip. It’s hot. And best of all, it’s a snap. A start-up approach to “greening” your routine is almost effortless. You do not need to go out, spend a lot of money and purchase fancy gadgets. For most of our tips, you don’t even need to spend a dime.

Actually, enjoying a more environmentally responsible lifestyle generally saves money.

How’s that for motivation? Protect the planet and keep that piggy bank nice and heavy.

If you’ve been wanting to get started in the “green scene,” but don’t know where to begin, these are eight simple ways to get moving:

3. Recycle

Take advantage of convenient recycling programs offered by our local government. Ashland provides curbside pick-up for common items such as glass, plastic and paper. Other types of recyclables, such as electronics, printer cartridges and household paints, are generally accepted at specific sites around town. You can search for these regional drop-off programs as well as participating businesses on Earth911.com.

Illustration by Christine Moses

4. Power down

When you walk out of a room, hit the light switch to the off position. When your iPod is fresh and ready to go, unplug the charger. Activate the low-power settings, such as sleep and hibernate, on computers, monitors and printers. You’d be surprised to learn how much power your toys consume, even when they are off. According to the Department of Energy (DOE), 40% of all household electricity is consumed when products are turned off. This costs the average home almost $1,000 each year!

Photo illustration by Sita McGuire/ Seve Bortman

Ashland at work

by Cassidy Christopher

Is Ashland as green as you think? According to a recent survey...

94% of Ashland High School students admit to recycling on a daily basis.

84% say they walk, bike or ride the bus rather than drive a car on occasion.

Aside from that, many students say they carpool regularly to save gas.

On the flip side, AHS students could change a few of their habits to be a bit more green. 23% of AHS families compost at home and a mere 21% unplug their electronics before leaving the house or going to bed. It looks like Ashland High could be a little less red and white and a little more green!

When you brush your teeth, turn off the tap. Doing so may save eight gallons a day, according to the Enviromental Protection Agency. Here are some other easy water-saving measures: • Repair dripping faucets and showerheads quickly to reduce the amount of water wasted. Can’t get a plumber over soon enough? Collect the drops to water your houseplants later.

• Water your lawn and garden during the cool morning hours, minimizing the amount of water that’s evaporated. Aim sprinklers where the water is needed, rather than allowing overspray on the sidewalk or driveway.

6. Shop smart

Get empowered by reading labels and investigating environmental claims. Select products with genuine eco-friendly features, such as: • Non-toxic and natural contents • Made from recycled materials • Minimum packaging • Produced locally

7. Don’t tire out

Keeping tires at their proper pressure improves gas mileage, according to the DOE. Plus, when properly inflated, tires are safer and more durable.

You can also improve your gas mileage by 1-2 percent by using the manufacturer’s recommended grade of motor oil.

8. Be a show-off

Let store owners know you support green products and services. Talk to the staff at local shops and restaurants to see how you can work to improve their eco-efficiency, such as integrating composting or recycling processes at their facilities. Now is a great time to voice your green opinion. Strong consumer demand for eco-friendly practices encourage business to make that a priority.

THE HERO’S TALE

by Abbey Nelson

Wires reach around your neck, digging into your throat as you wheeze out your last word…

“ScreenSaver!”A fellow classmate activates the distress signal and the Grizzly-Paw illuminates the sky. Then in flies the ScreenSaver- guardian of all CyberSpace!

Ripping out his nuclear wire cutters, the ScreenSaver quickly severs the entrapping cords.

Promptly he ventures to the feral computer’s central programming system to discover that it’s been infected with a disastrous virus! The ScreenSaver demolishes the microbe with a swift energy pulse −saving the day, once again. Well, some may know this savior as Jacob Roe-Bauer, senior at Ashland High. But this, dear students, is FALSE! The Rogue News has reason to believe that RoeBauer’s true identity is the ScreenSaver− a hero photo by Kristin Fitzpatrick who saves the world one computer at a time!

ScreenSaver’s revealed mentor is named Shahid Superhero: ScreenSaver Ali− locally known as head techy at AHS. ScreenSecret Identity: Jacob Roe-Bauer, Senior at AHS Saver began his “internship” during work, under Superpower: Ability to fix electronics with touch the radar, until now! But, what is “this work” exactly? On an average day, the Screensaver might Catch-Phrase: “Huzzah!”

THE HEROINE’S TALE

photo by Kristin Fitzpatrick

Superhero: Shawoman Secret Identity: Savannah Johnson, Junior at AHS Superpower: Healing powers Catch-Phrase: “Be inspiring!”

by Kristin Fitzpatrick Sweat drips down your face, your body aches.

Gasping for air, you use every last ounce of energy to cry out “Shawoman!” Soon, you spot the iconic hero dashing in to your rescue.

The Rogue News has newly found evidence that this superhero’s secret identity is none other than Ashland High’s Savannah Johnson! My fellow students, while it may look as though “Savannah” is just accomplishing her required community service hours, she truly is saving all of Ashland! Savannah may be an ordinary student at AHS, however, outside of school she is anything but ordinary!

For over ten years Shawoman- the master of elemental healing- has flown the skies of Ashland responding to distress calls instantaneously!

Shawoman may not be performing open heart surgery, but without her ability to assist those who do perform, the surgery may never happen in the first place. Although stating that she is the grease in the gears may sound cliché, it is a great

save about 35 defective computers. Imagine, a world without computers. No Microsoft Word, no Facebook, no library system, no PowerSchool, no Grizznet, the list goes on The ScreenSaver hopes that when he’s no longer available to save AHS, he can officially change his identity title to “Jacob Roe-Bauer, Network Administrator.” While realizing that this “is a lofty goal,” the ScreenSaver believes that his heroism should “set [him] in the right direction.”

Our dear hero discovered his superpower at the age of 10, when he built his first computer. Then, in grade 8, founded his own webhosting company called iWebFusion Technologies LLC. But three years later, with an overwhelming amount of customers, he had to sell the company to H4Y Technologies LLC. The ScreenSaver stills works for the company as as a systems administrator.

All while balancing his school and personal life!

The ScreenSaver shares his next step is to “go to OSU, get a degree in computer science, and be a network administrator! So next time you see RoeBauer slide into your classroom, you can think:

That’s a real-life superhero.

way to describe her work. From running smaples to the lab to healing a patient ill with exotic diseases, Shawoman does it all!

After confronting Shawoman about her “ volunteer work” she simply answered “I volunteer because I enjoy helping others and making a difference in others’ lives. I was raised in a family where it is important to help others and learn from those experiences in life.” While she tried to subtly hide her true identity, it was evident that she enjoyed her heroism as well as assisting others. She went on to explain why she appreciates her heroic lifestyle and magical healing powers.

“Working at the hospital requires patience and the flexibility to help others. These life skills would benefit anyone and their future.” States Shawoman.

After questioning Shawoman further, we discovered she had quite a bit of experience, without a doubt this is because is her grandfather is a local doctor as well as her mentor. He has taught her much in the art of healing. It looks like heroism runs in the family!

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THE ENNS JUSTIFY THE MEANS

by Ford Murawski-Brown

Ashland High School is wildly talented. Under the surface of recognized and documented talent is a dazzling layer of personal talents. Quite like the Great Barrier Reef, a world of enclosed majesty resides beneath the sparkling tides of everyday life at AHS. A shining example is sophomore Isabel Enns, the Georgia O’Keeffe of our generation. In a mere hour, Enns can create a piece of art that many people around her couldn’t hope to create in a year.

Enns has been drawing ever since she could hold a pencil.

While she pulls inspiration from the art of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the majority of her ideas and motivation come from her friends and

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family. Although her father worries that entering an artistic career is a dangerous move, Enns hopes to be a children’s book illustrator or a creator of fine art. She acknowledges and understands how difficult this will be in the state of our nation, both economically and intellectually. As I point out to her, this just speaks to her dedication. “Dedication or addiction,” she laughs.

“I have art class with her,” fellow student Miky Gilpin said.

“After fifteen minutes she has a Da Vinci-ette and all I have is a stick figure.” While her colleagues may be jokingly resentful of her talent, they hope the best for her. She has a rare gift that will take her far in life. “Art isn’t a thing, it’s a process” Enns reflected. “You don’t do art; you art.”

“You don’t do art; you art”

-Isabel Enns

Illustrations by Isabel Enns More of her work on theroguenews.com

Q&A with Isabel Enns

Did any particular family member inspire you to pursue art?

My mother.

What’s your favorite medium?

Acrylic paint or charcoal.

What is the most challenging aspect of art for you?

Light. Light always frustrates me and I am constantly trying to find out how to capture it.

Has anything you’ve created ever made you emotional?

My art is a way to release emotion so I often do my crying

before hand, and the art piece almost becomes a farewell to that emotion.

Have you ever entertained the idea of having a gallery showing of your art?

Absolutely. I would be honored and excited if I had a gallery to myself.

What’s the coolest comment you’ve ever recieved on a piece of art?

I haven’t had a specific comment stand out to me but several people have left sticky notes on my pieces with compliments and I keep them in one of my desk drawers.

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Sprinting Sophomore Danial White leads the boys sprinting corps this season with a team-best time of 11.98 seconds in the 100-meter dash, and aditionally earning four top-five finishes. White also participates in the 200-meter, 4x100-meter Relay, and the Long Jump.

Fleet footed sophomore Sadie Bailey is as steady as a rock for the girls, with five top-five finishes and a personal best of 63.63 seconds in the 400-meter. Bailey also competes in the 400-meter and the Long Jump.

Rogue News

Track & Field: Season Recap

Long-Distance

Former state champion in the 800-meter, senior Sam Jackson is back at work this season. In that event alone, he has three first place finishes and a season-best time of 1:56.36, and placed first nine other times in various distanced events.

Senior female phenom Dana Greenblatt also has a strong long-distance motor, posting a 10:49.20 personal-best in the 3000-meters, good for two firsts and a second place finish.

Throws

Senior throwing specialist Ronnie Moriarty is taking the field by storm this season, especially in Discus. Reaching a personal best of 130 feet 9.00 inches, Moriarty consistently places in the top three at meets. He also competes very well in the Shot Put and Javelin events.

On the female side, senior Rinchen Thomas is throwing exceptionally well.

Thomas consistently places in the top five in Javelin, with a personal-best of 93 feet 0.00 inches. Like Moriarty, Thomas excels at the other two throwing events as well.

Hurdles

Coming into this season, senior Ian Wurfl seemed set as the number one hurdler for the boys’ squad, and he has not disappointed. In his main event, the 300-meter Hurdles, he has earned four first place awards on the season, and set a personal best of 41.22 seconds.

Sarah Cotton, a junior, led girls hurdlers, setting personal bests and earning four top-four finishes in each of her two main events, the 300-meter and the 100-meter Hurdles.

Jumps

Pole Vault

Junior Brandon Vaughan and sophomore Victoria Lawton-Diez rise above the bar for the AHS pole vaulting squad this season. Vaughan holds the team-best vault of 11 feet 6 inches and six top-five finishes, while Lawton-Diez boasts an impressive 8 feet 6 inch vault and four first places.

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by Mitchell Harfst & Gabe Young Illustrations by Amelia O’ Dougherty

Joy Harphram, a senior high jumper, is going out with a bang. Hitting her season-best 5 feet 0 inches on multiple occasions, she placed first three times this year so far. A very versatile athlete, Harphram also competes in the Triple Jump, Hurdles and throws.

First year track-star, junior Jon Volz, exceeded expectations in the Long Jump. Setting a personal best of 19 feet 5.00 inches, he has finished first twice on the year. Like Harphram, Volz is also a triple jumper and sprinter.

Summertime... and the livin’s easy...

Exploring Ashland

The Perfect Picnic

by Anya Scott

by Veronica Pascual and others just to go and soak up the sun. Sophmore Mason Montgomery said “ I like to go the lake and get my tan on for ladies.”

If you decide that the lake isn’t your style, have a beautiful day at the park. Ashland’s pride and glory, Lithia Park, has countless things you can do: feed ducks at the pond, stroll through the Japanese gardens, play tennis or even just go tourist watching. Senior Chirsty Chow loves to take adventures on the trails and Chow wishes that she could ride a cougar through the park on her way to get a milkshake.

Let this summer be the best so far by exploring new places.

Strawberry Smoothie

by Grace St. Clair-Bates

For a nice morning pick me up or an afternoon cool down from the heat, try this fresh and delicious smoothie!

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First pour 2 cups of pineapple juice into the blender.

Add 2 cups of chopped banana.

Scoop in 2 cups of vanilla yogurt.

Next, remove the stems and chop up 1 handful of strawberries and add them to the blender.

Finally add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Blend until mixed thoroughly and pour a glass to enjoy!

● Pack new kinds of food. The plain old potato salad and ham sandwiches are so 19-whatever.

We’re talkin’ 2012! Try out some new recipes and experiments with different flavors.

Make a playlist. A light and free flowing tune can set a calm and refreshing mood. Grab an iPod/iPhone and portable speakers and you’re on your way. ● Have some activities ready.

Bring a pack of cards or some Frisbees. The options of what to do with them are endless. ● Find the perfect spot. Lithia Park has countless spots for a great picnic. Many of the ideal spots may be crowded, so you might have to do a little searching to find the perfect one for you. ●

Mango Lemonade Pomegranate Popsicle Lemonade

by Anya Scott

In the replacement of the usual ice cream cone, here is a simple and refreshing Mango Lemonage Popsicle that will keep you cool all summer long.

What you need: Mango Juice Lemonade Sugar Water Aluminum foil Popsicle Tray Popsicle Sticks

What you need: Bananas Pineapple juice Vanilla Yogurt Strawberries Vanilla Extract •

Checkered blankets, woven baskets, homemade sandwiches, and a beautiful park setting; ah the traditional picnic.

An activity most of us are familiar with.

Perhaps it is a little old fashioned, but here are ways to upgrade it, make it your own and have the perfect summer picnic.

Here’s what you do…

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by Grace St. Clair-Bates

Love homemade lemonade? Put a sweet twist on this classic drink with pomegranate juice for this summer!

What you need: Water Sugar Lemons Pomegranate juice • • •

Combine the mango juice and the lemonade into a mixing bowl.

• Add warm water to a second bowl.

Add ¼ cups of sugar to the water and stir until dissolved.

Empty the water/sugar into the mango/lemonade mixture • and stir.

Now pour the mixture into the popsicle tray, cover with • the foil, and push in the popsicle sticks.

Pop the tray into the freezer.

Pull one out and live up your summer day with this cool treat!

Empty 6 cups of water to a pitcher.

Add 1 cup of sugar Now add 2 cups of squeezed lemons (you can also strain the lemon juice).

Finally, add 1 cup of our key ingredient, pomegranate juice, to the mixture.

Mix thoroughly and chill it in the refrigerator.

Pour yourself or a friend a glass and savor the flavor.

illustration by Christine Moses

You find yourself stuck in Ashland for a good portion of the summer while your friends are down in Cali or exploring various countries in Europe. Don’t worry. By word of mouth, we all have the idea in our minds that Ashland is small, boring and has nothing to do. Ashland is small, but there are so many things you can occupy yourself with!

After consulting many of our fellow grizzlies about where they like to go during the summer, almost all of them responded with “the lake”. Emigrant Lake is a well known and popular spot to go (and for good reason).

Many simply go for the waterslides