The Pepperbox
September BOX BRIEFS Octoper 1st: SAT Testing October 15th-30th: Armack Silent Films October 22nd: ACT Testing Noveber 2nd: Blood Drive November 4th: Freshman Dance November 7th: College Planning Panel
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November 9th-10th: AAI Fall Performance November 11th: Veteran’s Day November 18th: End of Term 2 November 21st-25th: Thanksgiving Break
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EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief: Peter Shao, Marley Tavernier-Fine Managing Editor: Olivia Gerving, Jaquelyn Opalach News Editor: Devon Garlick, Leeann Vargas Feature Editor: Nigella Baur Sports Editor: Maya Zambas, Ellis Kahn, Vanessa Holland
A&E Editor: Zara Elloway-Wonenburg, Marlie Thornburgh Online Editor: Nina Kagan Art Editor: Noa Reinman, Nina Kagan Photo Editor: Cannon Russell, Jazmine Fiedler Copy Editor: Maddi Waters Opinion Editor: Jackson Homan, Garrett Kitchen
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Reporters: Tyler Chalmers, Kirk Hakenen, Isabella Loch, Allie Lucchesi, Alyssa Broadcast Director: Andrew Cavinta, Ethan Mickelson, JB Packer, Angel SchneiderShelton Reuter, Rachel White Business Manager: Drie Lynn Roberts, Ratanak Chum The Pepperbox would like to thank Western Web, based in Samoa, for printing at-cost. Western Web supports student journalism throughout Humboldt County and has made publications like the Pepperbox possible for decades. We appreciate their dedication to keeping print media alive. Western Web
News Briefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 New Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 Lunch Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Hildebrand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Hip Hop/AIVT . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Celeb Look-Alikes . . . . . . . . 14-15 RenĂŠ/FFA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Cop on Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 College Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Freshman Officers . . . . . . . . . . 19 Horoscopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Germans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Exchange Students . . . . . . . . . .23 Danniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25 Homecoming Nominees . .26-27
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FROM THE ARCHIVES
Homecoming dress up days have been an Arcata High tradition for forever. Check out this PJ day style from the 1984.
BEHIND THE COVER
Photoshop Queen and Art Director Nina Kagan worked hard on the cover, even when it meant wrestling Managing Editors.
EDITOR’S BOX The Pepperbox would like to welcome all of our tigers, old and new, back for another school year! This issue has been our fastest turnaround in recent years, but we wanted to make sure to continue the tradition of a Homecoming Pepperbox, as well as a paper full of new introductions and a little bit of summer nostalgia. Inside this paper, we hope you enjoy getting the scoop on a some of the new events and activities in our community, as well as getting a good laugh out of our particular brand of Pepperbox humour. We are looking forward to the 2016-17 year ahead, and we can’t wait to see where the PBX takes us. -Editors-in-Chief Peter Shao and Marley Tavernier-Fine
Quotable. “Name your file something descriptive. Don’t name it ‘Poop’. You laugh, but this is my life. ”
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“That’s all right, I have the sexiest fishy troll face out there.”
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Freshmen
Sophomores
-Mr Sidell talking to his AP Programming class
-Senior Kiki Josang descibing her expressions during tennis warm ups.
Juniors
Seniors
“Don’t kick my lizard or I’ll kick you!” -Shannon Kresge to Parker Grey in her 6th period APES class
“Your deodorant smells like my mom” -Sophomore Nina Kagan while taking the behind the cover photos
“I thought Harambe was the devil.” -Junior Maja Kirsten after hearing the Harambe song
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Days till Homecoming
40,306 Total miles traveled by exchange students to get here
Frameable. Members of the boys soccer team show off their mohawks
The class of 2017 sits down for the year’s first assembly
Dancers with Trillium Dance Studios at the Samba Parade. Ms. Coriell and Ms. Kell participating in Ladies’ Hat Day The sophomore class tug of war team crushes their competition Olivia Gerving and Annika Mauro meet Senator Mike McGuire
ASB President Max Gambin welcomes students back to school
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News briefs Devon Garlick News Editor
Leeann Vargas News Editor
Local: Pedestrian Fatality Alan Gradwohl, a 55 year old resident of Arcata was killed in a car accident on 14th and H street. Gradwohl was walking on a sidewalk near his home on the evening of September 4, when a man drove out of a driveway, knocking him down and dragging him. The police pronounced Gradwohl to be dead at the scene. Robert Bergeson (24) has since been charged with vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence.
Graffiti cleanup The Eureka Police Department (EPD) has announced their plan for a Graffiti Removal and Abatement Team, or GR&AT. The EPD and CIty of Eureka have partnered to restore Eureka and rid the city of graffiti. Last Friday, they launched the project which will be aided by volunteers. “Prompt and Persians removal of graffiti ideally within 24 hours is proven to be an effective deterrent against repeat vandalism,” wrote Andrew Goff for the Lost Coast Outpost. GR&AT will be removing graffiti from public property and private utility structures in public right away. The hope is for GR&AT to make a lasting change in the quantity and location of graffiti.
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Sitting for equality Students sat in solidarity with Kaepernick and Black Lives matter during the national anthem at HSU’s football game. On Saturday, students sat and raised their fists during the national anthem, to create conversation at HSU. Since then black lives activists have retweeted the post, such as Colin Kaepernick and Shaun King. ABC7 News in San Francisco was planning to run the story.
Arrest in Fortuna hitand-run
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Colin Kaepernick retweeted the post from lostcoastoutpost Mother of Kiya Kitchen, arrested for implications with Fortu- than one victim while driving. cane Hermine rained down on na hit-and-run. On September Marci Kitchen’s arraignment Florida, tens of millions of gal14, Marci Kitchen turned her- will be held on October 6, 2016. lons of sewage and rain backed self into the authorities after a up the aging sewer systems. warrant was issued for her arSince the sewer systems were rest in connection the hit-andoutdated they were unable to run on Eel River Drive on July Jared Huffman handle big storms, forcing cities 12. Kiya Kitchen (14), daugh- Jared William Huffman, age 52, to dump partially treated water ter of Marci Kitchen, and her is a Congressman respresent- with raw sewage. Although the friend Faith Lorraine Tsarnas ing California’s second district. exact amount cannot be pin(14) were skateboarding in the This district includes Northern pointed, officials estimate that road, and hit by a car match- California. Huffman is a mem- between 136 and 151 million ing the description of the one ber of the Democratic party and gallons of partially treated raw found at Kitchen’s house. Tsar- House of Represenatives. He sewage poured into Tampa Bay. nas was found dead at the scene was scheduled to come to Arbut Kiya Kitchen was rushed to cata on the 16th of September. an Oakland hospital, where she He canceled, but is planning to died shortly afterwards. Mar- reschedule the trip to after the ci Kitchen was let out on bail upcoming presidential election. for 750 thousand dollars. She pleaded not guilty to charges of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, driving Sewage explosion in under the influence, causing bodily harm to another, flee- Tampa Bay ing a crime scene, causing 30 million gallons of raw sewvotesmart.org/PEPPERBOX great bodily injury in commis- age have been dumped into sion of a felony, and causing Tampa Bay since Hurricane U.S. House of Representatives bodily injury or death to more Hermine in 2005. When hurrimember Jared Huffman
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The fast and the “are you serious?” JB Packer Reporter
Tanak Chum
Busisness manager
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hether your parents bought it for you, or you finally saved up enough money to buy your own, it’s not about how nice the car is, it’s about the freedom that comes with owning a set of wheels. A car doesn’t define someone, it changes them for better or for worse. While the vast amount of cars increases as eager sophomores begin to get their licences and fill in all the empty spots, there are always a few that catch the eye. The Arcata High parking lot is full of luxurious and...unique cars that can send a student skyrocketing into popularity or plummeting into an abyss of car jokes and humility.
Ellis Khan: Scion FRS 2013 Mods: OEM carbon fiber spoiler, Jdm exhaust tips, drop in air filter Specs: 200hp 4 Cylinder, 0-60 6.2 seconds Likes: How it handles corners “skrrrt” Dislikes: Road noise and stiff suspension Top Speed Driven: “One time I went 66 mph because I was late”
Adam Huschle: 1977 Ford Ranger Camper Edition “Harrison” Mods: A custom duct-tape waterproofing job. Specs: 10-12 Miles per gallon. 2, 20 gallon gas tanks What stands out about it?: “I’d have to say the comfortable bench seat and it’s very loud” Top Speed Driven: “around 75 mph it starts to shake so…” Final comments: “If I could change anything, I would get new speakers”
Max and Reid Mathers: 1969 Ford Mustang “The Beast” Mods: Aftermarket front suspension Specs: What stands out about it?: Its “American muscle, loud, and pretty fast” Dislikes: There is no power steering, or assisted brakes, and the speedometer doesn’t work. Top Speed Driven: “The speedometer doesn’t work so let's just say 100 mph”
Autumn Burtram: 2002 Mazda 626 “Mozzy”
Mods: None Specs: 125 hp, 22/28 mpg, 2.0L 4 cylinder engine. Likes: “It’s the trap car” Dislikes: “There is no horn, no right side mirror, the heater barely works, and one of the licence plates fell off” Top Speed Driven: “It shakes a lot but once you get past 80 its good” Final comments: “It’s a mess that’s for sure”
Logan Santchi: 2013 Mercedes C250, “Bianca” Mods: None Specs: 22/31 mpg, 201 hp, 1.8L 4 Cylinder. Likes: “Sleek body style” Dislikes: Only having two seats in the back Wants: A new set of rims Top Speed Driven: 135 mph Final Comments: “You know I had it first”
Photos taken by JB Packer and Tanak Chum
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New faces around campus Tyler Chalmers Head Photographer
Jazmine Fieldler Photo Editor
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Alyssa Kell is a Physics teacher. Originally Alyssa wanted to be an astronomer. She got her masters in Physics so that she could go into Astronomy, but soon found that she’d rather be in a social setting. For a time, Alyssa worked at UCSF in Biophysics doing Cancer Therapy Research which she enjoyed but also found to be antisocial. While trying to figure out what she wanted to do, Alyssa took a job as a sub for a Physics teacher in the Bay Area and found out she “loved teaching!” Eleven years ago, she moved to Arcata and attended HSU where she got her teaching credential. For the past two years Alyssa has been involved in our school district, coordinating the W.I.O.A. Program and T.P.P., both programs that help youth smoothly transition out of highschool into something new. During her free time she likes camping, kayaking, surfing, and paddleboarding. Alyssa Kell would like the student body to know that she is “Stoked to be here, being in the classroom, for me is just awesome! I love being with you guys and helping you learn science!”
Tracy Hardy is a speech therapist. This August she moved here from Redding. She was introduced into speech therapy when her brother was in a car accident, and lost his ability to speak. She likes Arcata a lot, however she says it’s very different from Redding. In her free time she loves gardening, and cooking. She considers gardening her form of therapy. She’d love to let the student body to know that she’s happy to be here.
Ann Pederson is an English teacher. Though Ms. Pederson is only 29 years old, however she has worked at many schools, and in other countries including; Japan and Mexico. Mrs. Pederson was born in Redding, and she went to HSU 7 years ago. She loves the provided technology, however she wishes there was more of it. “Chocolate and coffee makes everything better.” is her quote to live by. Ms. Pederson would like everyone to know that her students are her motivation, and she’s excited for the upcoming year.
Chaz Arrington is the new core support teacher. Mr. Arrington currently also teaches at McKinleyville High School. Mr. Arrington has lived in Humboldt County since 1979. All of his family went to Arcata High. He loves reading fiction books, gardening, and riding his Harley. He says he’s a very shy person in social situations, but always tells himself to “Fake it till you make it.” Mr. Arrington has a few things he’d love to tell the student body. 1. Don’t take anything personal. 2. Always do your best. 3. Be impeccable to your word. 4. Don’t make assumptions.
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Matt Dusel is an SDC teacher. Mr. Dusel has worked at many other schools, however he says he loves Arcata High due to the mass acceptance of all students regardless of their differences. His favorite part of his job is being in the classroom and teaching the students. When asked if he had made any connections with his students, a student sitting at a nearby table said “Hell yeah!” He says if he could change one thing about his job, he would make it so he had more time to focus on teaching. Mr. Dusel quote to live by is “Work a hard first, then play.”
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Cynthia Mola is the new academic counselor. Mrs. Mola has a very positive attitude towards her job, and towards the students. She has been a school counselor for 10 years. In her free time she likes to run, and she likes to sculpt. Mrs. Mola states that the entire office has been very kind to her, and her favorite thing about her job is meeting with the students, and helping them. She’s always wanted to work at a high school level. She wants to let Arcata High know that she’s not scary, and that she’s always open to help.
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Eleanor Anderson is a Life Skills teacher this year. Ms. Anderson was inspired to teach Life Skills because her aunt has an intellectual disability and had a difficult time in High School. She grew up in Oregon, and received a full scholarship to HSU for her talent as a basketball player. Last year, she graduated from HSU with a teaching credential, and this is her first year as an educator. So far, she has really likes teaching at Arcata High. Eleanor’s mission is to make high school an enjoyable place for her students.
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Janet Barnett is taking over Renee’s job of AP Secretary this year. She is originally from southern California but has lived in Mckinleyville for most of her adult life. Janett has raised five children here in Humboldt County and currently has a son attending Mckinleyville High. She worked as the Director of Events and Volunteers at St. Bernards before coming to Arcata High. The most important thing to Janet is her family but she also loves her job. She admits that she is “learning a lot and it’s a lot of work” but she’s really enjoying meeting and making friends with the staff and the students.
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Lex Rohn is a woodshop and metal shop teacher. Mr. Rohn loves his job, and he says that the shops here are some of the best shops in the county. Mr. Rohn has taught for 16 years, and so far he has made friends with many of his students. He wouldn’t change anything about his job, and he loves working with the students. He has two boys currently going to AHS. His wife inspired him to teach, and Rohn’s students are his motivation to keep teaching.
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Neil Kalson is the new Culinary Arts teacher. He has always been interested in cooking and always loved making food for large parties and gatherings. He attended the Oregon Culinary Institute before moving to Arcata. He worked as the supervisor to an advanced culinary arts team at Fortuna high and hopes to create one here at AHS. Neil would also love to start a hunting and foraging cub because he believes that an important part of making food is collecting it. Neil is happy to be back at Arcata High and to get to see new and old friendly faces. He wants the student body to know that “If people are interested in food, come!”
VACATION HOMES TO REMEMBER
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Terri Bryan is part of the kitchen staff this year. She loves Mexican food, it is her favorite food to cook. She has lived in Humboldt County for her whole life. She currently lives in Mckinleyville where she ran her own hair salon for the past 20 years. Last year she worked at Mckinleyville High and in the snack shack here at AHS. So far, Terri feels that the students and the staff are all very friendly and she enjoys her job. Her advice to the student body is “Don’t sweat the small stuff, enjoy the high school years because they go quickly, you may not like school now but you will look back on it and think, Oh that was so much fun!”. Terri also wants everyone to know that she’s always in the kitchen for anyone who’s hungry!
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Matt Simon is a new Auto Shop teacher this year at Arcata High. He grew up in Arcata and graduated from AHS in 2005. For the past four years he worked at Mckinleyville High as an Auto Shop teacher and he still does, part time. Matt’s interest in teaching Auto Shop began when he took the class here. He believes that everyone who plans on driving should take Auto Shop because of the useful, and practical information he teaches. His words of advice to the student body are “No matter what you choose to do in life, always work hard, always be an honest person, and you will be successful in whatever you choose to do.”
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Laura Ashley is an English teacher. She grew up in Virginia and moved to Colorado for High School. She later attended The Metropolitan State College of Denver. Laura received her teaching credential 2 years ago, while student teaching at Six Rivers, last year she got a job there and she is now taking on AHS! She is teaching one Freshman English class, two English 4 CP classes, a Tech and Health class at Six Rivers, and one Independent Study class. Laura wants the student body to know that she teaches mindfulness and stress management and that if anyone wants to talk, she is happy to talk to them.
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Freshman refreshment guide Garrett Kitchen Co-Opinion Editor
Los Bagels-$2.50
for any bagel with cream cheese. Los Bagels has many spread options, all which are within the $5 range. Any toppings are extra.Gluten free bagels are available for a dollar extra. (Tip: Los Bagels has a two-for-Tuesday deal, buy any bagel and a get a second bagel with cream cheese for free) Los Bagels is a 10 to 12 minute walk from campus.
Carmela’s- $5 Box-Contains a bean, meat, and cheese burrito; a meat taco; chips and salsa; and a drink. Your choice of chicken or beef. Carmella’s also has vegetarian lunch options. Carmella’s is a seven minute walk from campus.
Stars Hamburgers-$6.00 for a hamburger basket-includes a burger, side of fries, and fountain drink. Any burger can be made into a basket for $2.25 extra, cheese is $.50 extra as well. Stars is a five to seven minute walk from campus.
Don’s
Donuts-$2.75
for a slice of pizza, $0.90 for a donut, $1.25 for a drink. Totals atw $4.90. (Tip: Don’s single slice of pizza is actually two regular slices) Don’s is a 10 to 12 minute walk from campus.
Smug’s Pizza- $4.50- 1 slice of pizza, a cookie, and chips or a drink. OR $5.50 for 2 slices, a cookie, and chips or a drink. Smug’s is a 10 to 15 minute walk from campus
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Hildebrand hits Hawaii Claire Bareilles
Social Media Director
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s much as students love and anticipate the 10 weeks of pure tranquility known as summer vacation, it is debatable that teachers might appreciate it just a little bit more. As the daughter of the German teacher at Arcata High, Frau Bareilles, I know first-hand the amount of extra work that goes into making each 55 minute class period move smoothly and efficiently, whether it be lesson planning, grading papers, or dealing with the constantly malfunctioning Pass/ Family Link (an online parent and student resource to check your grades and missing classwork). During summer vacation many teachers go on trips around the world. They further their knowledge of the subject they teach, as well as spend time with family and friends. Gregory Hildebrand (known around campus as Mr. Hildebrand), our very own Geology and Physics enthusiast, went on an exploratory trip to Hawaii that combines the greatly needed relaxation that summer has to offer with an educational quality to benefit the mind as well as the body. During his fourth period prep, while he enjoyed his packed lunch of grilled chicken with sliced yellow zucchini on Tortellini pasta, I asked him about his trip to the U.S.’s favorite Pacific Islands. Pepperbox: How was your summer? Greg Hildebrand: Good. Summers are always good. PBX: I saw from your slideshow that you showed on the first day, which was phenomenal by the way, that you went on a couple of trips. Can you give the readers who didn’t have the same privilege, a brief overview of the trips?
GH: I went to Hawaii. Mainly I spent time on The Big Island. And I went down to where the lava was flowing into the ocean from the volcano, Kilauea. And, I mean, I snorkeled and swam. It took one day to go out to the lava flow which was very exciting. PBX: And you stayed on the Big Island. Did you stay in Hilo? GH: I stayed in a place called Pahoa. It’s closer to where the lava was flowing. It’s not that far from Hilo. We were about 30 minutes from Hilo. Good call though, Hilo, as you know is a big town. Most people go to Kona on the Big Island, which is on the other side, but whatever. PBX: I also heard that you climbed a couple of mountains and volcanos. As most of our readers know you suffer from a very serious shoulder injury that restricts the motion in your right shoulder. How did you overcome this very serious setback? GH: Well, when you hike you use your feet and not your shoulders. So I just overcame it. PBX: Alright fair enough. Did you rigorously train for these incredibly taxing hikes? GH: No. They weren’t that rigorous. They were a couple thousand feet. I mean it was sweaty, and hot, and hard work, but it wasn’t that big of a deal. It was in the 80s, and warm, and sunny. But it was fine. It was pleasant. PBX: Is it true that on Mount Kilauea you met up with your colleague Mr. Peters? GH: Well it was actually not on Mount Kilauea, it was more like on the flanks. Where the lava flow meets the sea. That is true that Mr. Peters and I hiked out to the lava flow. He happened to be on the Big Island, so we hiked out to the lava flow together. PBX: So it was coincidental? GH: We knew when school was in session, prior that we were both
Photo Courtesy of Mary Ann Harlan (wife of Mr. Hildebrand)
Mr. Hildebrand and Mr. Peters explore Mt. Kilauea’s lava flow. going there, and I said, “Do you want to hook up and go hike out to the lava flow?” Because he knew that he was staying on the Kona side, so it was less convenient for him. So he drove out to where we were staying, and then we hiked out. PBX: Was it just him? GH: No, he and his wife. And my wife. PBX: Did you enjoy the actively erupting Volcano? GH: It was exciting, yes! Mr. Peters did too. We saw the actual lava as it was pouring out to the sea. And we saw it up a little, above that. It was very mild and gentle. Not particularly dangerous. It moves like an inch a minute. Maybe a foot a minute. Very slow. No danger. PBX: Was this your first time to Hawaii?
GH: No I’ve been a lot of times. Many times. I think it was the 34th time. I forget. Maybe 33rd. No I go there because of the volcano. It’s very exciting. PBX: On a more serious note; where did you get that hat? If our readers enjoy a high-quality, affordable, yet super chic hat as much as me I think we are all dying to find out where we can get one of our own. GH: It was like three bucks at Big Five. PBX: Are there other colors or just that one? GH: I think it’s just in camo. I don’t know. PBX: Did your wife get it for you? GH: No. My wife did not sanction that hat. I bought it myself. PBX: Well I’ll have to pick one up for myself. Thank you so much Mr. Hildebrand. GH: No problem.
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Sports
Hear them ROAR!
Wednesday, September 28th, 2016
Marlie Thornburgh A&E Editor
Rachel White Reporter
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lthough the season has just begun, Arcata High’s Varsity Football Team has done exceptionally well compared to the past seasons. Last season, they broke their 2 year losing streak at the beginning of the season by defeating Hoopa, 48-42 in overtime. Currently, they have won three games and lost two, making them 3-2. They have defeated Hoopa again, 14-6, Central Valley, 32-28, and South Fork, 31-12. The Varsity Team captains; Chase Hess, Demitri Patterson, Austin Kadle, and Cedrick Roberts, all agree that they’re feeling a lot better about this year’s team and what’s to come for the season ahead. “I feel like we’ve had the best skills players and best line we’ve had in awhile. All of it’s finally coming together and we’re producing.” Austin Kadle commented. Pepperbox: How do you guys feel about the team and this upcoming season? Demitri: “I feel a lot better about it than last year… Everything has improved; the line, the skill players, and we even have a great new quarterback”
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Varsity team captians Demitri Patterson, Chase Hess, Austin Kadle, and Cedrick Roberts hold hands as they take the field to greet the opposing team’s captians. Cedrick: “I’m just trying to do everything I can so we can get to sections this year and make playoffs. That’s the main focus this year.” Chase: “We also have a lot better coaching staff.” PBX: Do you guys have any pregame rituals? Austin: “Before every game I go to my grandmas and have milk and cookies, sometimes brownies.” Chase: “Basically every Thursday night after team dinner my girlfriend and me get in a fight, and then I wake up the next morning and have some me time.” Cedrick: “Every friday the whole team gets together and we go to a team lunch and do a little chemis-
try bonding… before we head out to the field we do a little prayer and do a little lap around the field.” Demitri: “My personal ritual is just singing before the game and that gets me pumped and that gets the team pumped.” PBX: What inspired you to play football? Austin: “Well, it’s the only time I can legally beat and hit someone without getting in trouble.” Chase: “Education.” Cedrick: “It’s a good way to get a scholarship.” Demitri: “Just the love of the game… honestly I wouldn’t go to high school if I couldn’t play football.” PBX: What’s your favorite NFL team? Austin: “Denver Broncos.” Chase: “Dallas Cowboys.” Cedrick: “Baltimore Ravens.” Demitri: “New Orleans Saints.” PBX: What can the team do to improve? Austin: “We need to do our job and our job only.” Chase: “I think we need to do more team bonding.” Cedrick: “Not mess around during
practice, concentrate… and take the smaller teams more seriously.” Demitri: “Focus more in practice.” During the game against Central Valley, junior, Demitri Patterson ran a total of 294 rushing yards, which is a huge accomplishment for a high school football player. Cedrick Roberts, senior, recently moved to Humboldt from Sacramento and has been a new and good attribution to the team. The guys have welcomed Cedrick into our school and taken him in as one of their own. The captains bring the team together on and off the field. It’s only the beginning of the season, and this group of boys has already surprised us with the way they’ve been taking the field. Their hard work over the summer and dedication to the team has definitely been worth while. With the desire to make playoffs, the team is willing to work hard to try to reach their goal. They have hope for more wins this year and to put their losing seasons behind them. The team has improved a lot since last year, and hopefully it will continue. Let’s go tigers!
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Hip-Hop Hits Humboldt Kale Prentiss Reporter
Isabella Loch
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ave you heard the news? Hip hop is back and better than ever! Now at Arcata High there is a Hip Hop Dance and Appreciation Club ran by your very own seniors. The club was started by Angel Schneider-Reuter (senior) and her sister Faith (junior) along with a close friend Maddi Waters (senior) when the idea came to them during a Saturday night get together. Angel and Faith have been avid fans of hip hop for as long as they can remember, Twitter and Youtube videos give them the inspiration they need to keep going.
People often refer to them as mastersnoop and schneiderbooty. They are looking to recruit those of all grades who are as passionate about hip hop as they are, co-founder of
It’s a sexy surprise, you’ll never see us coming - Angel Schneider-Reuter
the club Maddi Waters says, “I love getting down and dirty and it’s a great way of self expression, if you feel the same way you should be a part of this club.” Some things they
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Hip Hop club members Angel Scheider-Reuter (left), Faith Schneider-Reuter (middle), and Maddi Waters (right). plan on doing within this club are flash mobs, dance offs, and rap battles, Angel states “It’s a sexy surprise, you’ll never see us coming.”.
If you’re interested come to room 403 at lunch every other Tuesday. The club is ran off of minimal commitment and a love for hip hop.
AIVT: tigers take the title! Ellis Khan Sports Editor
Vanessa Holland Sports Editor
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he Arcata Tigers women’s volleyball team emerged victorious against a familiar enemy at this year's AIVT. Led by only four seniors, this year’s team defeated the West Valley Eagles in two straight sets to win the Championship, and did not lose a single set all tournament. This marks the third time Arcata has ever won the tournament in the 42 years it's been running. The Lady Tigers have taken on the West Valley Volleyball Team in the championship game of the AIVT for the past four years, this
year marking their second victory. After defeating their well known opponent, junior Tessa Nutter describes her feelings as “100 percent pure hype mode”. Her teammate Kaylin Campbell also shared similar excitement telling us “I slept with the plaque after we won”. Although the team lost six senior starters, including the reigning MVP of the HDN league, they overcame the deficit with outstanding role players and an incredible team dynamic. “This years team has a lot more chemistry” senior Brittany Dawson answered when asked how the loss of so many seniors has affected the team this season. Many of her teammates agree with her and feel that they are a very closely bonded group, such as senior Maddison Waters who said “We flow really well together”. This tournament win and team
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The varsity volley ball team showing off their hard earned win chemistry provides hope for success this year. Junior Sky Wingate tells us “We feel more confident [after winning the AIVT] about the upcoming season”. As
reigning league champions, the Tigers are favorites to take the league title for the 6th straight year, and plan to continue their hard earned winning legacy.
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Celebrity look-alikes of AHS
Many students are not aware that they are sharing the halls with some of the most famous faces in Hollywood. We did a poll of Arcata High to determine the most popular, and widely famed, celebrities of the school. We came up with the following:
With Jack Taylor’s smooth, soothing voice and sharp hairline we see our very own local Drake.
With his charming personality, and his witty humor it is undisputed that Jacob Clark is Arcata High’s very own Ellen Degeneres.
Arcata High students could not identify a single difference between Dylan Diemer and Asha Moore as their more widely kown counterparts Zac Efron and Corbin Bleu.
With his overwhelming muscles and hard-on-the-outside, soft-on-theinside demeanor, Doug Johnson is un unanimously voted as Dwayne The Rock Johnson. (No relation)
Highest vote goes to Sam Steinback as Syd the Sloth from Ice Age, with his sloth like nature, we can not disagree.
Demitri’s smooth singing voice and charm on the ladies has us easily mistaking him for The Weeknd.
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With Jeff Lozano’s crazy hair and eccentric personality, we see an obvious comparison to Kramer from Seinfeld.
Seniors Dane Malkus and Cannon Russell and Junior Parker Gray seen filming their title sequence in the senior lawn as there famous counterparts Phineas, Ferb, and Candace.
Owen Brown, with his charming personality and kindhearted spirit has him easily mistaken as Ryan Seacrest. Photos Courtesy of Angel Schneider-Reuter, Vanessa Holland, and Ethan Shelton
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Kelsie Sobol’s sweet nature and captivating singing voice has us easily mistaking her for Selena Gomez.
Owen Morehead strongly resembles a young Justin Timberlake with his charismatic personality and lustrous blonde curls.
With their smooth demeanor and success with the ladies, Faith Schneider-Reuter and Dixon from 90210 are one in the same.
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Saying goodbye to René Jackson Homan
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or the last three years, AHS students, staff, and community members opening the heavy doors to the attendance office have been greeted by the wide smile, cordial eye-rolling, and quick witted humor belonging to René Campbell. This past spring, however, our beloved René accepted a position at the School District Office in McKinleyville. Campbell’s easygoing and approachable personality will make her successful and very well-liked wherever she is, but Arcata High School is go-
ing to miss her dearly. Being an amazing secretary was not all that René did for the school. René became a central part of the pulse of Arcata High, viewing the students and staff as an extended family. From the office, René had a particular view of the daily life at our school. Among René’s most iconic moments at the school was her demonstration of a perfect Whip and Nae Nae at a rally last year. She took the dress up days for Homecoming and spring week very seriously, often blowing people away with her wardrobe and hair styles. Of all the things she’ll miss the most “students coming throughout the day for
their Momma Campbell hugs” top the list. Campbell says that the only things she won’t miss about working at AHS is “how hot the heater can get in the office and the smell that creeps up from the bottoms on hot days”. René’s commitment to making AHS as great as she possibly could made her stand out to her colleagues. “René was great” says Marie, who developed a close bond with René in the office. “There was never a dull moment with her.” It is always sad to say goodbye, especially to someone as special as René Campbell. With whatever René does going forward, Arcata High wishes her the best.
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A wanted poster for René, displayed in Shannon Kresge’s room, which makes us miss her even more
Arcata High students are FFA-mazing Maya Zambas
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o many, the fair is simply an exciting time of the year where you’re stuffed full of that cotton candy you’ve been craving all year and dizzy from the neverending spinning carnival rides, but to many people it is the week where their hard work is acknowledged and has paid off. A great number of Arcata High School students participate in FFA--an acronym standing for “Future Farmers of America”-as part of the Arcata chapter. One of the largest events of the year for participants is the Humboldt County Fair where animals are shown and bought, reflecting the hard work put in year round. This year the Arcata chapter emerged as a prominent organi-
It’s really good to see kids who have worked all year with their animals do well and show that all their hard work has paid off.
- Sydney Miller zation at the Humboldt County Fair. When asked how the chapter performed as a whole, Champion Dairy Doe Replacement and Round Robin Winner, Molly Crandell responded, “Everyone did really well in all their classes. I don’t think anybody lost or didn’t get to sell.” Not only did every individual participant in Arcata FFA succeed, the organization was the only chapter in some events like the replacement auction or dairy goat showings and held participants in the champion drive for every species. Sydney Miller, who has been raising sheep for 8
years and owns 15 breeding animals, won Market Lamb Supreme Champion, 2nd place in Showmanship, and 2nd place in Round Robin. To portray the significance of Arcata FFA’s impressive outcome, Miller described, “It’s really good to see kids who have worked all year with their animals do well and show that all their hard work has paid off.” The hard work isn’t just paid off by the recognition and prestige of an award, but also the opportunity to sell their animals. Crandell made $1,000 on the sale of her dairy goat and Miller sold her lamb for $22/pound adding up to over $3,000. She comments, “I made really good money which will go into my college account.” The National FFA Organization is an astounding institution that gives many kids the opportunity to gain valuable leadership and labor skills for future careers and
endeavors in agriculture while participants learn the value in hard work and commitment. Next summer as the fair comes around, I look forward to seeing the Arcata chapter continue to lead Humboldt FFA with unwavering diligence.
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Sydney Miller (left), Kelly Miller (center), and Molly Crandell (right) posing after the Redwood Acres Fair.
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New man on campus Jackson Homan Opinion Editor
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eturning students may have noticed a new man on campus this year; a man with a badge. Arcata High School has a new School Resource Officer (SRO), whose name is Timothy Marsolan. Officer Marsolan has served as a policeman for a total of 11 years. He has previous experience on school campuses, as he was the SRO for the Ukiah Unified School District from 2008 to 2012. He has been back in Humboldt for three and a half years, where he is the SRO for all schools in Arcata, as well as Mckinleyville High School. We requested to interview Officer Marsolan, and he happily obliged. He was even courteous enough to come to the Pepperbox room for our sit-down. Pepperox: What motivated you to become an officer of the law? Officer Marsolan: I was your age (17). My high school football coach was a cop. He was very involved in the community. He was influential in my life and we are still friends today. PBX: What are your
I feel like the youth are a vital part of our community and working with the schools is a great way for me personally to have an impact in the community that runs deeper than my work as a police officer.
- Officer Tim goals here at AHS? OM: To provide interviews [information] and to participate in classroom lecture. As well as possibly supporting and motivating future police officers. To help potential officers weigh the benefits and costs. As a School Resource Officer I am what my job description says, a resource to the school. PBX: How do you feel about the recent violence towards/ from Police Officers? OM:It inspires conversations about use of force, on both sides [police and civilian]. It is just a current spotlight issue, violence against cops has stayed the same. Media has a dissemination of information [about officers]. Facts offer interpretations, and people react quickly to news. Wait for facts to come out before you draw conclusions. PBX: Why did you choose to
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Officer Tim poses for a picture out in front of Arcata High work here at the school as opposed to in the city as general? OM:I have worked at schools before and really enjoyed it. I feel like the youth are a vital part of our community and working with the schools is a great way for me personally to have an impact in the community that runs deeper than my work as a police officer. Working at schools has helped me become a multi-dimensional creative problem solver, as well as a mentor and role-model. PBX: Is there anything you would like to add? OM: I encourage questions, feedback, and complaints. Unfortunately, there will be incidents where I have to take people into custody. I’m wearing multiple hats-counselor and protector [of students and the law]
He has been a Field Training Officer, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Swat Operator, Commissioner on the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commision, as well as a varsity football coach. Having a School Resource Officer on campus is a wonderful new addition to AHS. While some people may view the badge as a symbol of authority, Officer Marsolan is going to make Arcata High School a safer, more efficient learning environment, while doing his best to become a mentor to students, and an aid to staff. So, if you happen to see a police officer while strolling around campus, don’t assume something is wrong. Instead of staring, go up to him and start a conversation. Who knows? It could be a conversation that helps determine your career.
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College chat with Alley Perry Cannon Russell Photo Editor
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ollege applications are approaching fast for many students at Arcata High. FAFSA and CSUs begin taking apps starting October 1st, UCs start accepting applications November 1st, and private colleges are a mixed bag. In order to give some advice to seniors applying for college in just a few short months or weeks I caught up with one of last year’s Editor-in-Chiefs, and my good friend, Alley Perry, who is currently attending Sonoma State University after graduating from Arcata High School this past June. Pepperbox:College: how do you rate? Alley Perry: I’d rate college a solid 4 & 1/2 alpha theta beta fetas out of 5 (this is a top secret college language that I’ve observed since being here. Native speakers wear bro tanks and boat shoes.) PBX: What are your favorite ways that college differs from high school? AP: My favorite way that college differs from high school is without a doubt my current class schedule. My earliest class of the week doesn’t start until noon, and it is GLORIOUS. Also having my classes spread out, and not for 6 straight periods 5 days a week is pretty nice. I definitely have a lot more work but none of it is busy work, it all has a purpose. PBX: Have you decided on a college major? AP: I am majoring in English with a focus in creative writing, and possibly minoring in film studies. I hope to eventually become a screenwriter, specifically for television, and I think that majoring in creative writing can help me in that industry. I honestly don’t know what classes I need to take, or what
else I need to do to reach that goal, but I’m hoping an advisor can give me some direction. If that doesn’t work out I’m thinking of becoming a professional conspiracy theorist. PBX: Do you see a lot of former classmates? AP: It’s a little known fact that Sonoma State university is actually sometimes referred to Arcata High: The sequel. Roughly 90% of its undergrad population are arcata high alums. To answer your question: yes. I do see a lot of former classmates. PBX: Advice for seniors stressing about college? AP: I’d love to tell seniors stressing about college not to stress at all. To go with the flow, let the winds carry you where they may, and see what fate had in store for you. However the thing I’ve learned so far about college is that your experience is entirely what you make it. Live on campus! Join a club! Put yourself out there! It sounds cheesy but feeling like a part of a community makes everything a lot easier. Also PSA: you’re going to make friends! Don’t worry! Coming from someone who essentially had the same group of friends from kindergarten through senior year, I was really worried about finding my place & my people. But it’s next to impossible not to meet some interesting or like minded people as long as you stay open minded. PBX: Teacher you most miss at Arcata High? AP: The teacher I miss most at Arcata high is obviously our fearless leader, Mrs. Coriell. PBX: What was the hardest part about picking a college? AP: The hardest part about picking a college was definitely evaluating what factors were most important to me. There were certain colleges that had the exact major that I was interested in, but the campus/
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Alley Perry (on the left) poses for a candid selfie with her newest college friends. surrounding area was not ideal. I kind of realized that location was something that I didn’t want to compromise on, for example Chapman University had a Television writing & production major, which
...the thing I’ve learned so far about college is that your experience is entirely what you make it. Live on campus! Join a club! Put yourself out there! It sounds cheesy but feeling like a part of a community makes everything a lot easier. - Alley Perry
is exactly the industry I want to go into, but it was 13 hrs away in a relatively conservative area and not to mention enormously expensive, so I ended up not applying. PBX: How did you decide on a CSU over a UC? AP: I really never looked into any UC’s because for a while I was obsessed with Chapman which is a private school, and then I was sure that I would go to a JC. I ended up changing my mind a lot, apparently I’m a very indecisive person. One thing that didn’t appeal to me personally about a JC was the lack of the cliche freshman experience, I wanted to live on campus in a dorm with a roommate who I’d never met before. That whole experience was really important to me, and so going to a CSU really made a lot of sense. For those of you still worried about argaubly one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make in you life, I urge you to look on the brightside. College is about meeting new people, experiencing new things, and learning about yourself and your interests. It’s a new chapter in your life and after all, anything is better than high school right?
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The fab freshman four Olivia Gerving Managing Editor
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s the new school year begins, a new group of freshmen walk the halls. Despite still trying to find their classes and figure out what high school is all about, they were recently asked to elect four people who would represent them to the rest of Arcata High School for the 20162017 school year. I sat down with the freshman class officers so that you can be introduced to four freshmen you should know.
Isaac Dujka, President
Hayden Santsche, Vice President
Allie Sanchez, Secretary
Iris Mahony-Moyer, Treasurer
What middle school did you come from? I went to Jacoby Creek and Sunny Brae. What TV show is the most bingeworthy? The Walking Dead Who would win in a fistfight: Trump or Hillary? Probably Hillary, I’m pretty sure she knows karate. What would you eat on your last day on earth? Apple pie Fave emoji? The eggplant one If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Purple Favorite type of cereal? Life What decade were you meant to be born in? Early thirties Favorite Disney character? I would say Elsa but I think she just needs to let it go.
What middle school did you come from? Sunny Brae Middle School What’s your favorite thing about high school so far? Off-campus lunches What TV show is the most bingeworthy? How I Met Your Mother Who’s your celebrity crush? Selena Gomez What would you eat on your last day on earth? Sushi Fave emoji? The one with the sunglasses If you were a crayon, what color would you be? You know the ones you can melt and it makes a rainbow? That kind. Favorite type of cereal? Cheerios What decade were you meant to be born in? 1600 B.C. Favorite Disney character? Zack from The Suite Life of Zack and Cody
What middle school did you come from? Sunny Brae Middle School What TV show is the most bingeworthy? Grey’s Anatomy Favorite snapchat filter? The dog one, even though some people don’t like it. Who’s your celebrity crush? Shawn Mendes What would you eat on your last day on earth? Lots of sushi Fave emoji? I have a lot. I like the one that’s a kissy face that’s blushing but doesn’t have a heart. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Turquoise Favorite type of cereal? Lucky Charms Favorite Disney character? Belle
What middle school did you come from? Coastal Grove What’s your favorite thing about high school so far? All of the new people Favorite snapchat filter? Probably the basic flower crown one. Who’s your celebrity crush? Chris Hemsworth Who would win in a fistfight: Trump or Hillary? Hillary What would you eat on your last day on earth? Coconut curry Fave emoji? Probably the eye-roll emoji If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Blue Favorite type of cereal? Rice Crispies, but the organic version Favorite Disney character? Nemo
* Photos Courtesy of Olivia Gerving
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Tiger horoscopes Allie Lucchesi Reporter
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Capricorn: December 22-January 19 Characteristics: hardworking, reliable, intelligent Celebrity Matches: Bradley Cooper, Nina Dobrev, Liam Hemsworth, Michelle Obama, Orlando Bloom, Zooey Deschanel Your Horoscope for the Month: People often think of you as the smart alec. You may not be the smartest, but your work ethic and determination allow you to accomplish whatever you set your mind to. However, this focus also clouds your vision. Sometimes people take advantage of your willingness to work hard. Be kind to everyone, but also be wary of fake people. Don’t be fooled by their words, and cling to them when they ditch you after the project is over. Keep working hard, and keep being you
Aquarius: January 20-February 18 Characteristics: humanitarian, insightful, smart Celebrity Matches: Justin Timberlake, Harry Styles, Shakira, Kerry Washington, Jennifer Aniston, Ashton Kutcher Your Horoscope for the Month: Leo and Libra may get all the attention, but everyone knows you’re the life of the party. Everyone loves looking at your Snap story, Instagram posts, and twitter. You’re basically the champion of social media, and what’s cool. People look to you for their daily gossip. However, with great power comes great responsibility. Be careful with your posts and words because you don’t want to start drama. Drama for you this month could be a disaster.
Pisces: February 19-March 20 Characteristics: imaginative, indecisive, selfless Celebrity Matches: Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Adam Levine, Drew Barrymore, Carrie Underwood, Common Your Horoscope for the Month: Lately, people haven’t been taking you seriously. Nevermind the fact that basically everything that comes out of your mouth is comedic genius. It’s not your fault people don’t get it. People forget that
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you can take them down. You Your Horoscope for the Month: have secret ninja skills that Lately, you’ve been neglectyou’re just waiting to bust out. ing your friends-old and new. Don’t forget that they’re there for you, but also that they’re pretty cool people who you like for a reason. There will be a development in your budding romance, but only if you finally commit. Speaking of commiting, college applications are right Aries: March 21- April 19 around the corner. Remember, C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s : you don’t want to be that 30 active, demanding,ambitious year old unemployed kid livCelebrity Matches: Kristen ing in your mom’s basement so Stewart, James Franco, Reese get out there and look for new Witherspoon, Emma Wat- opportunites. You never know son, Lady Gaga. Kate Hudson what’s out there until you try. Your Horoscope for the Month: This month you are going to be presented with new opportunities. However, be careful because some of them might get you into trouble. Watch your temper because Aquarius is out for blood this month. Things are not always as they seem, and this especially holds true for you. People might be driven off Gemini: May 21-June 20 by your resting b**** face, but Characteristics: indecidon’t worry. People know you’re sive, inquisitive, intelligent not actually glaring at them, and Celebrity Matches: Angethat you’re really a nice person. lina Jolie, Kanye West, John-
Taurus: April 20-May 20 Characteristics: secure, appreciative, patient Celebrity Matches: Jessica Alba, Megan Fox, Robert Pattinson, Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, George Clooney
ny Depp, Chris Evans, Shia LaBeouf, Donald Trump Your Horoscope for the Month: With school back in session, your life is getting busy and you are back to interacting with a lot of people-friends or foes. You might find yourself becoming a paranoid schizophrenic as your workload piles up and people are seeming to reject you. Be aware if you are being two-faced and allow yourself to relax and have fun every day, not only on the weekends!
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Cancer: June 21-July 22 Characteristics: diplomatic, impulsive, selective Celebrity Matches: Daniel Radcliffe, Selena Gomez, Vin Diesel, Benedict Cumberbatch, Ariana Grande Your Horoscope for the Month: You’re always trying to help everyone else, but sometimes you need to take a break from always being in charge. It’s time for you to think about yourself. Do some things that make you happy. Buy some new shoes, get a mani pedi, go for a drive, or get some good food. A little pampering is just what the doctor called for.
Leo: July 23-August 22 Characteristics: generous, faithful, has initiative Celebrity Matches: Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Hemsworth, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Barack Obama Your Horoscope for the Month: Today is a new day and it’s time to start going with the flow. Stop worrying about all the little details. Life has a way of working itself out. Get rid of some of that extra stress by trying something new. There’s no need to be uncomfortable because let’s
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face it, Leo’s are the coolest ones out there. Own that confidence, but watch out for Libra. They’re ready to do what it takes to win the game. All that means is that now it’s your turn to steal the show because really, you’re the main attraction.
Virgo: August 23-September 22 Characteristics: reliable, cranky, intelligent, negative Celebrity Matches: Beyonce, Nick Jonas, Lea Michele, Jimmy Fallon, Cameron Diaz, Bernie Sanders Your Horoscope for the Month: A lot of people have been on your case lately. It seems like you just can’t get it right. Don’t worry about it! Keep positive and don’t let them get you down. Yes, you may be a little obsessive and a little high maintenance, but every one is. Find some people that can appreciate you for you. The one thing to be aware of is your attitude. You’re a little negative, and it makes people uncomfortable. Try to compliment someone every day this month and people will start to see the bright star you are.
Libra: September 23-October 22 Characteristics: beautiful, truthful, strong morals Celebrity Matches: Kim Kardashian, Zac Efron, Usher, Gwyneth Paltrow, Gwen Stefani, John Mayer, Eminem, Kate Winslet, Will Smith Your Horoscope for the Month: It’s been a crazy year, and you’ve learned a lot about yourself. Mainly that you are cutthroat and that’s not a bad thing. You know what you want and you go for it. Some people might call you crazy, and some people might call you crazy. It’s all a matter of opinion. You know that if you’re going to succeed, you can’t be afraid to go for what you want. Confidence is key for you. Sadly, you need to stay away from Leo. You two are just not compatible this month. There’s a little too much perfection in the stars, and other people want their turn.
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to swallow you up. Everyone has good days and bad days, and this month it’s your turn to have more than your share of bad days. Don’t let it get you down! Even if you have a bad day, something good had to have happened so focus on that, and keep the blues away. If the stress starts to get to you and you’re seeing people behind bushes, just remember, each day brings you closer to summer!
Sagittarius: November 22-December 21 Characteristics: frank, wise, optimistic, courageous Celebrity Matches: Britney Spears, Brad Pitt, Ian Somerhalder, Nikki Minaj, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Jay Z Your Horoscope for the Month: In general, you can be very shy. New things excite you, but they also scare you. You need to go out in the world and experience Scorpio: Octo- new things! Do something crazy, ber 23-November 21 go on an adventure. The world Characteristics: in- is your oyster and it’s time to tense, loyal, ambitious claim it. You can do it! Don’t let Celebrity Matches: Katy Per- your insecurities stop you from ry, Drake, Scarlett Johans- experiencing the world. You’re son, Leonardo DiCaprio, awesome just the way you are, Anne Hathaway, Emma Stone and you need to own it. If you Your Horoscope for the Month: need some motivation, write A lot of things are going to be a bucket list of all the amazing thrown your way, and you things you’ve always wanted need to be prepared. Stay on to do. Find someone amaztop of homework, sports, your ing to do things with you,or go job, whatever. Endurance is solo. Just do something amazkey or else the stress is going ing, and weird, and scary!
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ince 2005, students taking German at Arcata High have been traveling across the Atlantic to visit the town of Peine, Germany. Students from this specific town in Germany have also been coming here to
Deonnie Mello: Traveled to Peine, Germany in 2015 Pepperbox: What was the weirdest thing about living with a new family? Deonnie Mello: The hospitality, it’s not like your own family. They tend to your every need, it’s kind of uncomfortable, very hospitable. PBX: Were there any language misunderstandings you encountered? DM: My host brother Joey, would say “Do you want to be kidding me?’, off the popular phrase “Are you kidding me?” PBX: How was the school different from Arcata? DM: It was a lot more rigorous. It was an advanced school, and if you graduate from it you have an equivalent of a associate’s degree.
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Arcata High. The Arcata-Peine exchange originated at Eureka High and invited Arcata’s German club along in 2003. Since then, the exchange program has become a trip for Arcata High German students, with some interested Eureka High students. In this Arcata-Peine exchange, students stay with a host family for a few weeks and are
immersed in the language which helps them get better at speaking it. Students attend school with their host brothers or sisters, see sights of the town and surrounding cities, and learn about the culture of the other country by being more involved in typical daily life among high school students their own age. The opprotunity to host a Ger-
man exchange student might come again this spring, when another round of Germans from the city of Bonn are possibly visiting. The Pepperbox interviewed both a German student from Peine visiting Arcata, and an Arcata student that went about the exchange trip to Peine on their experiences of living in another country for a few weeks.
PBX: Did you improve your German? DM: Well no. I mean I learned to order ice cream in German and ordered as much as I could in German, and if I couldn’t then I just didn’t talk, because speaking English felt really awkward.
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PBX: How would you describe your hometown Peine? NB: It’s a small city with a lot of social events.
PBX: How well did the German students speak English? DM: Very well. It’s mandatory to take in high school. PBX: How do you feel the ArcataPeine exchange program helped you? DM: I learned a lot about German culture and Germany in general and it has spawned my will to go back. It’s wonderful, I’m very grateful to have gone on this trip.
Pepperbox: Is this your first time in America? Nora Brandes: Yes. PBX: What were you most nervous about when coming to America? NB: The host family and the differences between here and Germany. PBX: Most excited about? NB: Meeting my host family. PBX: Is there something in America you’d like to see that you are not seeing on this trip? NB: L.A., Las Vegas, because everyone talks about them.
PBX: What is the most surprising about the people here? NB: They are a lot nicer then I thought they would be. Also they are less prude then a lot of Germans think that they are. PBX: What is your favorite store that we have in America that is not in Germany? NB: Victorias Secret. I’ve also heard Target is really cool. PBX: Who is the hottest American celebrity in Germany? NB: Cameron Dallas, Zac Efron, Justin Bieber.
PBX: Were there any pop culture references that you didn’t understand? DM: Yes, there was a hit band that I didn’t have any interest in whatsoever, because all their music was repeating the same one line over and over again. PBX: How would you describe the town of Peine, Germany? DM: Very clean, rural, lots of farmland, very beautiful landscape.
PBX: What American stereotype have you found to be true? NB: They eat a lot of food.
PBX: What’s the best food that you’ve tried in America that you don’t have in Germany? NB: Nerds candy. Also I haven’t tried it yet, but I want to try Taco Bell.
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A very realistic map of the trip from Germany to America.
PBX: What is the best thing about the Arcata-Peine exchange program? NB: Probably meeting new people.
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The life of an exchange student Kirk Hakenen Reporter
Madison Waters Copy Editor
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PBX: What realities met your expectations about America and American culture? JG: Uh well I started playing football three weeks ago. It was a rough start but I’m starting to get the hang of it...well kind-of.
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xchange students have the opportunity to leave their home country and experience somewhere completely new, but that chance comes along with some challenges. Arcata High is lucky enough to host a few of these brave and worldly students each year, and the Pepperbox always enjoys the chance to get to know them. We were curious about how their expectations of the US matched up with the reality that they’re experienced here.
Joel Gunnersson Pepperbox: What is your home country Joel Gunnersson: I am originally from Sweden PBX: What’s the main difference between cultures? JG: Obviously language is one of the biggest differences. School system is much different. Your system makes it harder to get to know people. Back in Sweden we stay with the same 30 people and switch classes every… But the work is much easier here.
Jenna McHardy
Isabella Petermann PBX: What’s your home country? Isabella Petermann: Ohhh. I am from Brazil. PBX: What’s the main cultural difference between here and your home country? IP: Hm..that’s a hard question… Oh! The lunch time. Here you eat just a lunch like bread or Los Bagels or something like that, and in Brazil we eat food like real food. PBX: What’s a culture shock that you have experienced? IP: I don’t know! Most of the things I already expected because I researched before I came here. Everything. I went to google maps and looked where everything is. PBX: Oh that’s actually really smart! What about weird American trends? IP: Well not really because I think cus’ Brasil copies a lot of the United States. I don’t think there’s a big difference but something that I noticed is here everyone has their own style. Like some people can dress crazy and no one will say anything because each one of you have your own style. And were not like that in Brazil, you’ll see a lot of girls wearing the same thing.
PBX: What is your home country? Jenna McHardy: I’m from Australia PBX: What realities met your expectations about America and American Culture and what didn’t? JM: To be honest I was expecting much more slang like, “ya’ll”, and “ain’t”. I don’t know why but I also thought that there would be more blonde, like blonde hair and stuff. PBX: Ahh Jenna, it seems you have fallen for a few of our well known American stereotypes. Don’t worry it happens to the best of us.
Judy Ting PBX:What about American culture is different than you expected? Judy Ting : In Taiwan there is a belief that Americans eat hamburgers for every meal, I was surprised to see that they don’t. The food here is much better than I thought it would be and Americans eat much healthier than I was expecting. PBX: Are there any other cultural differences that you have noticed? JT: The people here smile much more than in Taiwan. It’s much easier to socialize and make friends.
Belkisa Music PBX: What is your home country? Belkisa Music: Bosnia and Hezegovina PBX: What realities met your expectations about America and American culture, and what didn’t? BM: I thought the weather would be nicer, its really cold here. The food is kind of too spicy, but I like the people here. PBX: Are there any weird American trends that you’ve noticed? BM: Homecoming, people are dressing crazy and I like that a lot of people have dreadlocks. PBX: Are there any American stereotypes that you think are true? BM: You guys are really open, like you say whatever’s on your mind. In Bosnia, we don’t really do that, we kind of hide and lie.
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New heights for Humboldt Holstein Marley Tavernier-Fine Edito-in-Chief
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alking into the pen, this Humboldt giant makes the very ground shake, and you better watch out for his unintentional head tosses, which could knock a grown man off his feet. He’s 6”4 (think as tall as Jackson Homan), weighing in at around 2500 pounds (the weight of your average Mini Cooper), and he has been known to consume more than 40 pounds of imported hay per day. That’s right folks, Danniel, the Sequoia Park Zoo’s resident bovine behemoth consumes the weight of an average three-yearold child everyday. He also has a peculiar love of bread. “He easily devours two loaves of bread like it was nothing, he would go through a shopping cart full in a week.” said Ann Farley. Ken and Ann Farley are Danniel’s current owners, they own a , they took responsibility for him after Ken’s aunt, Helen Far-
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Danniel being measured at the zoo, he is officialy 6”4 ley passed away last December. Danniel is a Holstein steer, but he shouldn’t be confused with a cow, because he’s not a cow at all. “Cows are female, bulls are male, and castrated bulls are steers, and they’re all bovines.” said the Farleys, the owners of of the steer, making it quite clear that this was something
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Ken and Ann Farley posing with Danniel at the zoo
that they wanted more people to be aware of. We made sure to refer to him as a steer from there on out, and we talked to the Farleys more about how often he is mislabeled. “Most people will look at him and go ‘Boy, that’s a big cow’,” Ken said, “We just quit, we spent all day correcting people, so we just let it go, they can call him what they want.”. Raised as a pet, Danniel was a drop calf, which means that he was taken away from his mother at birth, so that she could be put into the production line. Typically, male drop calves are taken to auction to be sold, the females are kept as replacement heifers. Helen Farley had a female beef cow, Horns, whose calf had died, but she still had a big bag (udder) with a lot of milk left. Ken went to a local dairy to pick up an inexpensive drop calf for Horns to raise. Interestingly enough, Danniel was born in a Holstein dairy in the Arcata Bottoms, although the Farleys can’t quite remember which dairy he
came from. Unfortunately, Horns knew that Danniel was not her calf, and since she didn’t take to him, he ended up being raise by hand, bottle fed until he was six months old. “At six months, the person who raised him said that he would just throw his head around, and the bottle would go flying” Ken commented, “Danniel was bottle fed as well as given his name by Darrla Paquin, “Her name ‘Darrla’ was always with two R’s,” Ken chuckled “So when she named him Dann
He easily devours two loaves of bread like it was nothing, he would go through a shopping cart full in a week. - Ann Farley
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A snail’s eye view on Danniel iel, she thought ‘well he needs to have two N’s’.” The unusual spelling just fits it even better with Danniel’s larger than life persona. Although it's not very common for Holstein steers to be raised as pets, Helen Farley kept Danniel just for her enjoyment. “My aunt, she just had pets, she was never going to do anything with them.” Ken explained. But since Danniel was raised by humans, it can be a bit of a handful taking care of him, especially at his size. “Since he’s tame, he's hard on fences,” Ann told us, “He just pushes on them and leans on them, he’s so big he just leans them over, and then goes and gets what he wanted to get from the other side.” Ken continued. “He likes people and other animals, he grew up on a farm, but he’s great with donkeys, mules, emus.” Ann added. Since the Farleys raise beef cows, and they can’t keep Danniel as a pet, they were thrilled to have the Sequoia Park Zoo agree to have Danniel out on display for
He likes people and other animals, he grew up on a farm, but he’s great with donkeys, mules, emus.
hard not to be impressed when you are there with him, pictures really don’t do his immense size justice. Sadly, with the rains coming, Danniel will not be able to stay at the Zoo for much longer, and he does need to eventually be moved
to an area with more pasture to roam around in. The Zoo offered a great chance for the public to view Danniel, and to get a chance to appreciate him in person, but its time for him to move on. However he should be there for a bit longer, so make sure to head down to the zoo to catch a glimpse of Danniel in the flesh. It’s also a chance to explore the Sequoia Park Zoo for a bit, which is somewhere that a lot of high schoolers haven’t been to since we were little kids, so enjoy the nostalgia. The Farleys are looking for a place for him to settle, hopefully something local so that Danniel can stay in the community, but it all comes down to finding the best place possible for him. Luckily, his recent foray into fame might make that a bit easier. Since he measures in at six feet four inches, he is currently an inch taller than Blossom, the current Guinness World Record holder for tallest cow. The Guinness Book of World Records has been contacted, and we will just have to see if he makes it into the next edition. We would like to express our appreciation to the Sequoia Park Zoo and its staff for their friendly and accommodating help.
- Ann Farley
the community. “We’re rural, so no one would get to see him, and you know, he’s amazing,” Ken remarked, “It's especially great with the kids, they come through here, and they say ‘Mom, we want to see Danniel, we want to see Danniel!’”. We felt a little bit of that childhood joy standing in front of Danniel. It’s
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Danniel chowing down on his favorite hay. He eats 40 to 45 pounds of it a day.
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Homecoming Nominees
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What famous singer does your partner remind you of? Drie Roberts Zara Elloway Buisness Manager
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his year’s homecoming theme is the TMA’s (The Tiger Music Awards).The school’s goal this year is to make the nominee pool more diverse, so each club nominated the following seniors. These are the nominees who were able to be interviewed in time for our deadline.
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