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Once upon a time, Eyrie staffers wrote their third issue tirelessly to advise the lonely and cuffed lovers of Eden Prairie High School. Covering high school relationships, the best romantic movies, Selgaes trends and more, this issue will be a treat for all.

We hope you fall in love reading it, just as much as we did writing it.

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Students are working for the weekend STORIES AND GRAPHICS BY ALAINA ALWIN

Nowadays, many teens are struggling to find jobs to fit their busy schedules. Most teens now will do anything to make money. Some stick to working in a restaurant, some work with kids, and some work in retail.

Alberto Hernandez: junior What kind of company do you work for?

I work for Holiday gas station. We sell gas and merchandise.

What made you want to work here?

Close to my house flexible hours and good pay.

What do you do?

I am a sales cashier.

How long have you been working here for?

Two weeks.

Do you learn anything from working here?

Learned how to operate a cash register and have responsibilities.

What do you like about working here?

That I get a discount on gas and my co workers are fun.

What do you not like about working here?

That sometimes I have to shovel snow.

Jack Chastain: junior

Michele Tuaolo: sophomore

Explain the company you work for.

I work at a family owned pizza company called Davanni’s!

Explain the company you work for.

Spalon Montage.

What made you want to work here?

I wanted to work here because I like learning how to do new things, and I hadn’t had much experience making food so I thought I’d try doing it for a job!

What do you do?

I work cashier, do dishes and make pizzas.

Do you learn anything from working here?

Of course! This job has taught me a lot about what goes into making food and what it’s like to work in a restaurant.

What do you like about working here?

I really like how close I am with all my coworkers and how much fun we have at work as well as seeing people come in and have a good time enjoying the food.

What do you not like about working here?

Sometimes customers can be difficult and hard to work with when something goes wrong, but it’s always something we can learn from and improve when we make a mistake.

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What made you want to work here?

I was interested in working the position as a front desk person.

What do you do?

You check people in for their appointments and offer them coffee, tea or water... Show them where to go if it is their first time here.

How long have you been working here for?

A little over a year, but I’m on and off working at Spalon Montage.

Do you learn anything from working here?

Yes, I learn how to communicate better with people, respect and being yourself in a public place and talking to people you don’t know every day.

What do you like about working here?

I like how it’s a drama free environment, you’re always doing something, you’re not left empty handed at any minute you are always doing something, you feel connected with the people you work with.

What do you not like about working here?

There isn’t really anything I dislike about Spalon… I think it’s a healthy and safe environment and that’s all that matters.

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BY ALLIE COTTRELL ake news, the increasingly popular phrase used by social media users and the new president alike to describe everything from fake celebrity deaths to demeaning sources with differing viewpoints, is not a joke anymore.

In 2016, Craig Silverman, who works at Buzzfeed, compared the Facebook engagement (clicks, likes, shares, and comments) for the top twenty real news and top twenty fake news stories in three-month periods. Up until August, real news stories outperformed fake news stories.

But, in the three months leading up to the election, fake news outperformed real news.

The headlines of these fake news stories contained the likes of “Pope Francis shocks world, endorses Donald Trump for president” and “FBI agent suspected in Hillary email leaks found dead in apartment in murder-suicide.” Neither of these stories were remotely true, but they still contributed to more Facebook engagements than actual news stories during that time.

For its part, Facebook has attempted to overcome this problem to make its platform more reliable for its 1.8 billion members. It has recently conducted a series of tests that would make it easier for users to report fake news. Disputed pieces would be lower on users’ feeds and a pop-up would warn people if an article was in question. Facebook also hired NBC News correspondent and CNN host Campbell Brown to lead its news partnership team.

On Campbell’s own Facebook page, she wrote that her goal is to “help news organizations and journalists work more closely and more effectively with Facebook.” But, these efforts have yet to be implemented.

It also takes time to make lasting changes.

The word itself, fake news, has been used recently in a different context other than just stories that aren’t true. On January 12, Donald Trump tweeted that CNN is fake news and that their credibility will be gone soon. This kind of blatant rejection of a sourced based on perceived bias can be dangerous if it isn’t recognized. With fake news comprised of celebrity deaths that didn’t happen, the repercussions are small. But, the newly elected president and many others have used it to demean sources with opinions they don’t agree with.

Social Studies teacher Craig Hollenbeck said, “I think the biggest threat to American democracy right now has nothing to do with ISIS. I think it has nothing to do with the global economy and the rise of China and whatever. I think it has to do with civil discourse within this country and the rejection of facts.”

This spreads far beyond individual posts on social media of untrue statements. While social media sites can marginalize some fake news sites and attempt to become more neutral and reliable platforms, there

are limits.

“I don’t know ultimately what they can do,” Hollenbeck said of social media platforms.

Senior Clara Bartnik agreed with this.While she said that Facebook’s efforts are a good starts, she recognized that social media sites have limitations.

“I think that’s a good effort for now, but the first problem is realizing on our part,” Bartnik said. “It’s sad to say that there is any kind of news at all that isn’t factual or correct, but there always will be.”

Hollenbeck highlighted that the advent of fake news has been a dramatic transformation during his lifetime. He said that, though it’s cliche, there used to be only three news networks, and they were all reputable.

The virulent campaign against Bill Clinton and the advent of Rush Limbaugh and talk radio in the ‘90s was the first big step for the current situation, and, he said, adding in sources like Fox news put the foot in the door for it.

“Add the internet to it and all of this stuff goes off the charts. Over the last twenty years it’s just gotten to be incredibly detrimental to civil discourse in this country.”

Fake news also contributes to a phenomenon known as the echo chamber. This is a situation where someone surrounds themselves with information and ideas that they know they are going to agree with. Sources that agree with that individual often go unquestioned, and different or competing views are often missing.

While senior Elsa Dahlman said that echo chambers scare her because they can make crazy ideas seem fine if everyone else also has them, she also mentioned how she understands how they happen. When she sees something she thinks might not be true, she usually goes to her peers or parents to see it it’s actually true. “That’s an echo chamber in itself. I could see how people can fall into that,” she said.

Bartnik added that the rise of fake news stories and how they spread reminds her of a kind of self-censoring. “I think there’s a difference between choosing articles because you know that’s what you agree with and you know it’s credible,” she said.

There are many professional journalists who devote their careers to pursuing the truth and journalism, and fake news inherently isn’t news.

But, its current proliferation in this country and imminent threat to it are hard to ignore.

“My advice is to stop demonizing any story or any legitimate news organization that may conflict with your ideological beliefs.The notion that the Washington Post or the New York Times should be delegitimized because people don’t like what their editorial page says is just really, really detrimental to our democracy,” Hollenbeck said.

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Selgaes trends STORY AND PHOTOS BY ELIZABETH BUSE Get in the know. Here are the popular women’s styles that will be at the dance. Some of the most popular colors for Selgaes are going to be maroon or red, white, black and navy. These colors look stunning on everyone. They also correlate with our school colors, which some girls like to do.

One of the most popular trends is to wear a long sleeve dress. Besides the fact that it is freezing in Minnesota, long sleeve dresses are super fashionable and warm. Senior Sophie Riebling said she likes wearing long sleeve dresses for Selgaes because “it is a winter formal dance and gives me more of the winter vibe”.

In the past year, off-the-shoulder dresses are becoming very popular.

Some may think this is only a summer look, but there are a lot of off the shoulder winter long sleeve dresses. They can be tight or loose fitting, but I would say the most popular style is the loose fitting off the shoulder. Paring an off the shoulder dress with bigger earrings and thick heels is a fashionable look.

Lace dresses are another trend that has definitely been increasingly popular. Long sleeve lace dresses are really common for Selgaes. ”I love how different lace dresses look compared to just a plain pattern on a dress”, said Logan Kolnberger. Lace is a style that has been in and out, but it always seems to come back in around the winter time. Lace is very classy and elegant.

If you want to go the more edgy route for this dance, look for a dress with mesh or velvet.

These two patterns are in style and trendy.

Junior Aly Christianson said, “Last year I picked to wear a velvet dress because I had never seen anyone wear one to a dance yet”. Another style that is edgy is the high neck cut out.

This is becoming popular for shirts and sweaters, but now we see it in dresses. These three edgy looks can make you look unique and fashionable.

Bohemian styled dresses have become very popular for Selgaes in the past year. Bohemian is loose and flowy dresses. Also with this look, it is common to have flaring sleeves. Junior Emily Johnson said, “My bohemian dress was pretty comfortable and fit me well.” The Bohemian look is chic and beautiful. Many of these dresses include patterns such as floral and geometric.

Thick, block high heel shoes are very in style recently. Thick heels vary in color, height, and pattern. They are a trendy way to stay comfortable throughout the night. Thin, pointy heels are still commonly worn for school dances though. Leather and suede heels are very common at Selgaes because they are worn a lot in the winter months. Another admired heel for Selgaes are lace up and strappy heels. Those two types are common for all school dances, but tend to look very good with the Selgaes fashion. Popular heel colors for this Selgaes are black, nude, maroon and navy.

Selgaes fashion this year includes a variety of patterns, styles and textures. Be sure to follow the latest Selgaes trends for this year. But, of course don’t be afraid to have your own unique style.

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BY KELLY PU School dances are often considered essential parts of the high school experience. Students at EPHS spend the weeks leading up to dances talking about who is going with who, dresses, pictures and more, but most do not think about what goes into planning a dance.

In early December, five members of Student Council were chosen to plan Selgaes. They first chose a date and time. Then, themes were brainstormed and narrowed down to four: Winter Wonderland, Valentine's, City/Night in the Lights, Black and White. These four themes were voted on by the student body in a Twitter poll, and City/Night in the Lights was eventually chosen.

After the date, time, and theme were decided on, the committee started to plan out the details. In the months before the dance, they decided on a DJ and the layout of the Activity Center, which ranged from deciding where to put tables to planning a photo booth. For example, the tables that are usually outside in the lobby will be put inside the Activity Center, so that students can sit inside if they are tired or do not want to dance. There will also be a coat check for convenience. “We’re trying to use the space more effectively,” said sophomore Student Council member Tori Anderson.

Since City/Night in the Lights is a new theme, Student Council will have to make all of their decorations. They plan on setting up a red carpet, putting up a lot of white Christmas lights, and creating a cardboard cutout of a city skyline. There is also going drapes at the entrance. “Think of it like a night on the town but like in Manhattan,” said sophomore Student Council member Aitana Martinez.

On the night before the dance, Student Council will make and buy all the decorations. The whole day of the dance will be devoted to setting up the Activity Center. This will take over seven hours.

This is the first year Student Council has planned Selgaes, but its members are excited for the rest of the school to see what they have planned. “I feel like Student Council’s main goal is to get what the student body wants,” said Martinez. “So I think that it’s cool that we’re doing the dance now.”

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“Definitly, Maybe”

A heartthrob film highlighting the relationship between a father and daughter takes a refreshing view into the awkwardness, confusions and joys of relationships. Ryan Reynolds, starring as a divorced father, retells his own “fairytale” love stories from his twenties’ to his overly curious daughter, played by Abigail Breslin. Recounting his past lovers and the one who got away, Reynolds entices us through his past and present.

Confronting the imperfections love and parenthood has to offer, “Definitely, Maybe” provides us with a comedic and blissful view of life itself.

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“10 things I hate about you”

A movie released the year I was born, 1999, happens to also be one of my favorites. Differing from most “high school” stereotyped productions, this film takes an abstract view on the misfits rather than the cool girls. Well, yes, cool girls are included too, but that’s beside the point. Revealing the sex, trends and attitudes of the ‘90s, “10 Things I Hate About You” can make anyone giggle in their seat. Not to mention, staring at Heath Ledger’s face (before joker paint splattered on it) isn’t too bad. The film shows us that love does really exists even through its most distorted beginnings.

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“Sweet home alabama”

A sweet, lighthearted film that reminds us that there really is no place like home. Reece Witherspoon, playing Melanie, a famous fashion designer who lives in the Big Apple engaged to socialite Derek (Patrick Dempsey). Forced to return home to settle past affairs, Melaine confronts her husband, Jake, who refused to sign the divorce papers a certain sum of years ago. As she faces who she used to be and who she’s become, Melaine is forced to choose between the past and present. Finally understanding the comforts home provides; “Sweet Home Alabama” highlights the comedic aspects of Southern living and the battles of the heart.

in 5 4“Stuck Love” An Indie drama-filled, yet charming film reveals the complexity of relationships and dysfunctions of modern day life. An acclaimed family of writers plagued by the pain of their parents’ divorce and affair causes a drift in personality in each individual. Viewers watch mournfully as a father awaits his divorced wife’s return by setting an extra plate at dinner every night for her. His children pitying his every breath take refuge in their writing and are introduced to their own antidote: love. Whether the love is newly formed, or recently recovered, the title ‘Stuck in Love’ couldn’t be any clearer.

Covering the cynicism of relationships and the past, viewers are enlightened to the idea of one ending creating a new beginning.

“How to lose a guy in 10 days”

Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, two stars blinded by the manipulation across from them end up inevitably, in love. In a battle of the sexes like conflict, Hudson stars as a journalist striving to write more meaningful content for a beauty magazine. In order to do so, she must lose a guy in 10 days rather than make him fall in love with her, and publish the entire ordeal.

Creating pet names, future baby pictures and interruptions to his guy time: Hudson’s every man’s worst nightmare.

Little does she know, McConaughey has a bet of his own: Creating a pitch to a diamond business, he must make Hudson fall in love with him in 10 days. Despite the manipulation and confusion, both characters partially win. Although fluffy and predictable, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days precisely attains what it intends to be, witty and original.

Stranger Reviews

BY SOPHIE BRANDSER A Netflix original, “Stranger Things”, was recently nominated for best television series at the Golden Globes. Directed by the Duffer Brothers, this science fiction themed show had people completely invested and ready for another season of mystery when it was released in July of 2016. Captivating and creative, it is clear why people love the show.

Because the show is directed by Netflix, the actors are not as well known as those used by mainstream movie giants. The characters were very well casted and fit perfectly into their roles.

Stranger Things is set in the 1980s in a small, rural town in Indiana. The setting is very realistic and brings a nostalgic yet eerie feeling to the show. The town has been had relatively low crime in the past and been serene until now.

The story starts off with four boys, Dustin, Mike, Lucas and Will, who are playing games in one of their basements. When the boys were leaving that night,

something strange happened. As Will biked away from Mike’s house, the boys did not know that Will would be missing the next day. The boys, along with their families, spend the season looking for Will and investigating his disappearance.

Throughout their journey, the boys meet Eleven. Eleven is an iconic, unusual little girl that helps the boys uncover the mystery of disappearances. They find answers along the way to find a series of extraordinary mysteries, which involve secret government experiments and supernatural forces.

I personally thoroughly enjoyed the short series. Its thrilling story line kept my attention all the way through, and I thought the Duffer Brothers ended it well.

Netflix is bound to increase viewership if it continues with creatively executed plots as seen in this series.

Overall, I would recommend this series for someone who likes a show that is entertaining and keeps them on the edge of their seat. If you are not looking for a show that involves supernatural forces, this show is not for you.

BY KELLY PU Emily Fridlund’s debut novel, “History of Wolves,” is an exceptional combination of coming-of-age and mystery. It tells the story of 15-year-old Madeline during one year that changes her life, and it was a refreshing read compared to many recent books with overused storylines and boring writing.

In eighth grade, Madeline was asked by her history teacher to represent the school in the History Odyssey.

Madeline agreed, meticulously researching the history of wolves. When asked by a judge at the competition of what wolves had to do with human history, she replied, “Wolves have nothing at all to do with humans actually.

If they can help it, they avoid them.”

Like wolves, Madeline spends her life avoiding humans. Raised by hippie parents in the middle-of-nowhere Minnesota, her childhood consists of training her dogs or exploring the woods surrounding her house. As a teenager, she is bullied by her peers, causing her to further retreat from society.

In high school, she finds herself drawn to classmate Lily. When Madeline tries to connect with her during their freshman year, she discovers that her shy and pretty classmate is not all that she seems to be. During this time, she also meets Patra and Leo Gardner, a young couple who, along with their 4-year-old son, Paul, move across the lake from Madeline’s family. Madeline starts babysitting for the family, and as she spends more and more time with the family, she becomes increasingly suspicious that the Gardners’ are hiding secrets. These secrets and Madeline’s inability to act on her suspicions, ultimately lead to tragedy.

One of the many things I enjoyed about “History of Wolves” was that it did not follow the traditional story

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format or resort to typical story cliches. Each page of the book was unique and surprising. The big mystery that is fully revealed towards the end truly did surprise me, likely because of the absence of cliches in the story.

Also, “History of Wolves” does not conform to one genre. Instead the book is a mix of coming-of-age and mystery and manages to satisfy both genres well.

Another thing I enjoyed about this book was the main character’s voice. Madeline is somewhat of an unreliable narrator because she is just a naive teenager and does not understand everything that happens during her childhood until later in her life. Because of this, the reader is often confused along with Madeline. But this, along with her rambling thoughts and flash-forwards, adds to the mystery of the story. Fridlund does an excellent job of making sure Madeline really sounds like a teenager throughout the book.

The novel is not without its flaws. The one thing I disliked about the book is the ending. Tensions and suspicions between characters grow for almost 300 pages. Then, the book just ends. The anticlimactic conclusion does not explain the significance of the last chapter, a flashback to the start of Madeline’s sophomore year, nor does it explain the connection between Lily’s story and the Gardners’ story. It leaves a lot of loose ends for the reader to guess at. When I first finished reading the last page, I flipped the page, expecting another chapter to explain at least some of the ambiguities.

Instead, I was met with the Acknowledgements.

“History of Wolves,” has a unique storyline and superb writing, making it a great casual read, though readers should not expect a satisfying conclusion. I would recommend it to anyone looking for something to read for fun, and I look forward to reading Fridlund’s future work.

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eet senior Sarah Hilligoss; a leader of the Woman Right’s Club, who also happens to be an extremely talented opera singer and also happens to be noncommittal on her major.

Hilligoss is one of the three leaders of the Woman’s Rights Club. The club meets every two weeks to discuss a variety of relevant topics.

“We’re almost getting to the point where it shouldn’t be called Woman’s Rights Club anymore, maybe a gender equality club,” she said.

As do many others, Hilligoss has strong opinions of the newly elected President Trump. Perhaps most controversially, his beliefs and policies on abortion. Hilligoss was quick to agree that abortion remains a touchy subject, but a subject worth of discussion: “We’re talking about abortion, but then we’re also talking about rape culture and these ingrained stereotypes and oppressive systems that occur in the U.S. We’re not at a place where we’re equal.”

Despite already being in the school choir, Hilligoss decided to explore opera singing this year. She signed up with an opera program with Minnesota Opera that’s available for 9th through 12th graders. Also a member of the school choir.

“It’s been interesting for me, it’s not a lot what I was expecting,” Hilligoss said.

Hilligoss will be performing at her show on February 10th and 11th.

Hilligoss vividly described opera as an amazing experience and highly recommends it. Hilligoss had a humorous take on the subject. “I think everyone has this vision of a stage and that really fat lady in a red dress,” Hilligoss said.

Other than being a leader of the Woman’s Rights Club and practicing opera, Hilligoss has constantly been involved in performing acts. A regular feature in the Eden Prairie shows and more often than not the star of the show, her talent is undeniable. Until this year, she has participated in every school show.

Theater director Rolf Olson has thoroughly worked with Hilligoss throughout her high school career wasn’t nonchalant in describing her artistry. “This fall, when she was on Fiddler on the Roof, she, I thought, created a perfect an absolutely ideal version of Golde,” Olsen said.

Filling out her college applications, the amount of time that she invests

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to performing acts became even more obvious. With all of this in mind and college being right around the corner, Hilligoss is undecided on her major, but has strong interest in a liberal arts education and will most likely pursue a humanities major. She doesn’t view the indecisiveness as a negative.

Alternatively, she sees it as an opportunity for more freedom and a chance to further explore what she really wants to do. “I don’t feel that huge amount of pressure in choosing my major,” she said. “It can often create this ideology where you can only pursue that.”

Despite the jump from high school to college, Hilligoss feels comfortable in the transition, even with being noncommittal on her major thus far. “At Eden Prairie especially, I’ve felt so much freedom to really express myself, speak my mind, share my ideas. I’ve felt a lot of encouragement from teachers, which I’m really grateful for,” Hilligoss said. Along with feeling comfortable in her school environment, she has received a lot of support from her parents.

Similarly to Hilligoss’ situation of mild uncertainty, Hilligoss’ father majored in biochemistry as an undergraduate but went to graduate school for business. “My parents were quite amazing. They took a really, not hands off approach, but they definitely weren’t very constrictive,” Hilligoss said.

Sometimes the things you love are not the things that you spend your life doing. That would be the case with Hilligoss and performing arts. But yet, her affinity for performing arts remains intact. “I’ve always loved it. But as much as I love it, as much as I love spending my time in it and as much as it’s taught me, it wasn’t the thing I saw myself doing as a job,” she said. She aspires to go to college in a city so that she can stay connected to the arts.

Olson has worked with Hilligoss in multiple school shows, but is just meeting her as a student in AP Literature and Composition. Even still, he wasn’t shy about heaping praise on her. Olson said that “her approach is consist, insightful, intelligent and creative.” Olson is eagerly anticipating the experience of having her in class fourth quarter.

In all, Hilligoss is comfortable with her decision and the projection of her future despite the possibility of the adversity that comes with uncertainty. Performing acts has always been her passion, and it will remain as something very close to her. But it’s time to pursue something new.

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BY ANNA LARIONOVA Depression shouldn’t be a joke, but it’s become one. There hasn’t been one day in months when I haven’t heard someone say they hate themselves or they want to die, and it poses a serious question to teenagers about the stigma surrounding mental health.

Look, I understand no one means harm by it, but the normalization of self-loathing that this generation of teenagers has placed on themselves can be both harmful and surprisingly beneficial. Although I’ve never seen depression jokes and memes cause any physically visible issues, there is some downside to it.

Depression jokes trivialize mental illnesses. After repeating the same phrase over and over again, people become numb to hearing it. I’ll admit I laugh every time someone says a self-deprecating joke. It’s funny because it’s relatable, but isn’t that bad? Does no one else realize that teenagers are literally saying they hate themselves and want to die? It’s hard to imagine anyone GRAPHIC BY KATE STAGER taking an actually depressed teenager seriously in these circumstance. Now, even though these jokes might be harmful, they’re helping more than they’re hurting. So many teenagers are depressed and hate themselves. Granted, it’s still a bit strange that teenagers think it’s funny, but sympathizing with each other is something that people find difficult these days. Teenagers are opinionated people with an array of diversity and different lifestyles among them. If they have one way to find common ground on a subject that’s touchy and encourages conversations about it, then I’d say that’s a step in the right direction. It’s nice to see people talk about depression in a peaceful way. It brings teenagers together.

The point where self-deprecating jokes gets too far is when people stop treating mental illnesses like a serious problem. As long as you can tell the difference between an angsty teen who laughs when they say hate themselves versus a teen that shows real symptoms of depression and comes to you asking for help, there is no need to make a fuss about such humor.

With the election of Donald Trump (how many times have you read that phrase so far?), the Brexit, and the rising popularity of Trump-esque candidates across Europe (i.e. Marine Le Pen, Geert Wilders) right-wing populism has asserted itself as a dominant political force both at home and abroad. This shift in America’s political landscape has been a long time in the making, yet many liberals, myself included, still found themselves blindsided by this mainstream surge towards conservatism. For this, the way we use social media is, at least partially, to blame.

Although sites like Twitter and Facebook have traditionally been lauded for their ability to unite people with different tastes in everything from cat videos to social movements with the click of a button, it’s rarely used for that purpose. Social media provides us with a precious gift that has long evaded humans in the physical realm: the ability to choose exactly what and who surrounds us. And we’ve taken full advantage of this feature. All too often I’ve heard people brag about unfollowing or even blocking a Trump supporter or a raving Hillary advocate, yet by creating our own virtual havens, we have inadvertently isolated ourselves in the dangerous realm of an echo chamber. Echo chambers occur when people are digitally surrounded by people who share, or “echo”, the same views.

While it’s understandable that liberals find themselves following like-minded liberal accounts as opposed to conservative ones and vice versa, these casual connections have crafted the internet into a loose aggregation of tight-knit communities ranging from alt-right to radical left with little discourse between the two.

Each side receives news from the skewed perspective within their microcosms and becomes only more entrenched in their beliefs as a result. Furthermore, the algorithms used by social media sites exacerbate this effect by suggesting content similar to what the user already consumes.

Instead of using social media to interact with people across the political spectrum, we have retreated into the digital equivalent of a box made of mirrors.

As agreeable as these spaces may make the world seem, they do nothing more than maintain the status quo and solidify the divisions between groups. So maybe this time around, watch that Tomi Lahren video instead of scrolling past it, unblock that old friend still clinging onto a “Bernie or Bust” profile picture, and try to consider the world from someone else’s perspective.

Staff Editorial High school relationships are regarded as the holy grail of the teenage experience. Yes, it’s fun to be in mutual liking with someone who makes you happy, but what happens when a relationship ceases to be a source of happiness and instead becomes more of a chore that needs constant maintenance?

Of course, dating in high school is full of pitfalls and dramatic texts, and no relationship exists without the occasional rough patch.

Although abandoning someone at the first sign of trouble may not be the best course of action, staying in a high school relationship that continues to bring additional stress to a high schooler’s already hectic life is somewhat

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pointless. High school relationships should be fun. They shouldn’t be an expectation going into highschool, and they shouldn’t be expected to always last outside of high school. Dating someone before college, before relationships turn into families provides the perfect opportunity to exercise social cues, strengthen interpersonal communication skills, and explore qualities that you value in a significant other.

And of course, while having fun with your high school sweetheart is great, please don’t have too much fun in public. No one wants to see you stick your tongue down another human’s throat in the middle of a hallway during passing time.

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Society tends to have very different expectations for women’s and men’s The age old debate of makeup empowering women or covering up perceived appearances. We all want to look our best within the confines of what society flaws can now be applied to men who just want to express themselves. Makeup considers “normal” for our gender. Times are changing. allows girls to “fix” their appearance, as if something is wrong. Girls believe if Women currently spend countless minutes - or hours - deciding which they buy the newest eyeshadow pallet or contour their cheekbones perfectly, outfit to wear, styling their hair, doing their makeup and finally, deciding which they can achieve model good looks. accessories will pull the whole look together. Men typically wake up, grab a few I love the inclusion factor of a male being a cover model for a makeup items out of their closet and hope company, but this is still all about they match, brush their hair and looks. (The boys are honestly teeth and head out the door. prettier then most women). Since Believe it or not, more and makeup companies are opening up more men are focusing on their the market to boys, now men can appearance and beginning to also be seen as just a pretty face. wear makeup on a regular basis.

Press posts photos of celebrities It usually starts by using some looking like average people out powder or concealer to cover up shopping in sweats, but call them blemishes. This then turns into out for not looking gorgeous on applying concealer to under eye their day off. This perpetuates the circles, and finally, it leads to notion that we must achieve a using a wide variety of products certain degree of perfection even and experimenting with how to go grocery shopping. they change your appearance.

Social media extends this idea Men are seeing the benefits of by having apps like Instagram enhancing their features, just as broadcasting the best parts of life women have done for years. and people with flawless appearAllure magazine conducted ances. Photos are fixed, filtered an experiment and asked men and captioned to create the perfect to try wearing a little makeup to picture. see how it made them feel. The Magazines are trying to expand men that participated said that the idea of beauty, but are doing so it increased their confidence with a limited scope of beautiful levels and that they felt that they models with a single flaw. Instead accomplished more due to the of showing models with average increased self esteem. Most of looks feeling confident, cosmetic GRAPHIC BY RACHEL JOHNSON the makeup applied was so subtle companies makes millions of that others had no idea that the man was wearing it. dollars exploiting women with low confidence.

In October, CoverGirl announced its newest face, a 17-year-old boy named Makeup could be used to enhance the natural elegance of average men and James Charles. This triggered a backlash on Twitter. People were threatening to women boycott CoverGirl, upset that it doesn’t look “natural” for a boy to be wearing Everything comes down to appearance. Even flaws on models and actresses, makeup, and that the first male CoverGirl happened to be white and skinny. like Lena Dunham with cellulite, are talked about being brave for showing their James’ response when the New York Times interviewed him was, “So even bodies. Like she is pretty despite her flaws instead of because of them. Celebratthough I get hate comments every once in a while, it doesn’t affect me, because I ing difference is always preached about, but magazines need to try harder to get have so many more people who are supporting me and loving me for who I am. diversity with the pages of their issues.

If somebody doesn’t like me behind the keyboard, oh, well. Everybody has the Society is obsessed with the way people look and is easily able to sell the right to their own opinion. I’ll just continue to do me.” idea that no one looks good without makeup and photoshop. I do not believe It’s 2017 and it’s time that we recognize that everyone is different and has the we all have to buy into the traditional ideals of beauty. I have a short pixie cut. right to express themselves in whatever way they choose. There was one point Somedays I wear makeup and sometimes I just do not have the motivation. where only women wore earrings, but now it’s somewhat normal for men to These may not be the accepted societal norms of what a girl needs to be pretty, wear them - even professional athletes. As time changes, so do cultural norms but I have never been more self-assured. The real test of beauty is confidence in and we should be accepting of others and judge them for what’s on the inside. the way you perceive yourself, not what is featured on the cover of Vogue.

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Surviving the Trump slump

By Mukund Venkateswaran

We often see high school athletes being accepted into academically prestigious universities even without the proper academic qualities and achievements of other students accepted into the same schools. Yet, these athletes are being treated too similarly to the other regular students attending the university. Not only do they not take the same classes, but these athletes may also be taking up spots for other prospective students at universities.

In no way am I diminishing the amount of work that athletes put into sports, which is often just as much if not more than other students put into their academics. What I am proposing, however, is for these athletes to be considered athletes for the school first, rather than students.

Universities get more and more selective each year. Since colleges are allowed to discriminate in selection based on location, a college may not accept a student into a school if an athlete has already been accepted or has committed to a school. This is unfair to students because athletic prospects are taken into consideration far prior to academic prospects when college should be seen as a primarily academic institution. By further separating athletes and students in college, schools may be able to have separate quotas for each category.

Athletes and students at schools also have a very different course load.

Since athletes do spend so much time on practice and competition for their sports, they often take far fewer courses per semester compared to other students at the university. Additionally, at these more academically prestigious schools, athletes may not be of the same academic caliber as other students and are either seen failing courses or having to take much lower-level, watered-down courses than the rest of the students. According to ThinkProgress, the graduation rate for March Madness teams was only 43%, so we can obviously see that athletes give more attention to their sport than their education. By consideration as an athlete first, schools could have a totally different educational system for athletes to go through.

Schools also enjoy revenue from NCAA sporting events without paying their athletes. NCAA athletes should be treated as contracted professional athletes, as their situations are very comparable to professional leagues. Because student-athletes are often considered students first, schools are not allowed to pay their athletes. Collegiate players are being exploited by the schools and college leagues by not being paid for the work that they do for the school and consideration as an athlete for the school may be able to solve the problem.

Although they are the same age and come from the same places, students and athletes at colleges often have very different roles than each other. By separating classifications of students and student-athletes, colleges will be able to make the college experience better for both.

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BY KATE STAGER When President Donald Trump first came onto the scene, I laughed along with everyone else. He was an oddity, a curiosity. I certainly couldn’t take him seriously, and I didn’t think that anyone else would either. I dislike Donald Trump. The list is as long as it is familiar: His lies, his racism, the way he treats women, his ignorance… “We’re gonna make America great again, folks. So great. Tremendous things are gonna happen, tremendous things. Just you wait.

I’ve got so many plans, big huge plans, and—” …his repetitiveness.

Everything about this man’s qualifications is questionable. He doesn’t even have any political experience. This man is going to be the most unanticipated figure to make it from a corner office into the Oval Office. Some people think that the government should be run like a business. What they don’t realize, however, is that running the government wholly like a business fuels radical ends, and it rejects politics itself in favor of micromanaging virtually every aspect of our lives without our consent.

What upsets me the most is that kids are going to see Trump and the way he acts and speaks and believe that it is okay to be like that. It is okay to harass women; it is okay to be racist and misogynistic. He did all those things and look at where he is now. Look at where he stands today, with a nation at his feet.

On Monday, January 23, in one of his first acts of president, Trump signed an anti-abortion executive order. He reinstated a federal ban on the funding of the international health functions (like Planned Parenthood) that consult women and families on family planning options that include abortion. Ronald Reagan introduced this idea of cutting off all financial support towards these health institutions. Each Democratic president has since rescinded the law, and each Republican president has reintroduced it; Trump has done exactly that. He signed this and two other executive orders surrounded by five other white males. I wonder when six white women will sit in the oval office deciding what men can and can’t do with their bodies.

His presidency is only beginning, and yet he is already letting us down. It’s like going back to the Dark Ages. I feel like all the small good things we conquered in the last few decades are disappearing. Over half the population elected Donald Trump as the president, someone who preaches hate and promotes discrimination. The same man who body shamed Miss Universe (Alicia Machado) for gaining weight after winning such a title. The same man who said that a flat chested woman was hard to be a 10.

He is intolerant and insulting. It boils my blood that someone many people view as a xenophobic, misogynist, homophobic, fascist, sexist, and transphobic ignorant bigot is the person who now holds the most respected position in the United States. There are many reasons why I do not like Donald Trump, but don’t stress: There are only 1,300 some days left until the next presidential election.

Shackled by the system It’s time to increase rehabilitation and decrease incarceration

BY SAWYER HILT With the highest incarceration rate in the world of roughly 700 per every 100,000 citizens, and an incredibly high recidivism rate, or rate of re-incarceration, with 68% of inmates returning within three years according to a paper written by University of South Florida graduate student Rachel O’Connor, America’s prison system is notorious for its ineffective practices, cruelty, and lack of rehabilitation in comparison to many other developed countries.

While progress has been made in the United States prison system in the past few years, there is still much to be made. According to a Huffington Post article, 80,000 to 100,000, or about 3-4% of the prison population are held in solitary confinement daily, a practice which has been proven to be destructive to inmates.

Solitary confinement is hardly the last resort for prisoner control according to Solitary Watch, an organization lobbying against solitary confinement.

Prisoners can be put in solitary as a form of punishment for violence in the prisons, contraband or disrespect to the guards.

Solitary is also used to protect those with unsavory political beliefs, and even those who are gay or transgender. Often, prisoners in solitary confinement are left without any form entertainment, as things such as art supplies and books are confiscated and prisoners are not allowed to work or attend prison programming. Despite the clearly inhumane treatment of solitary confinement, and extensive evidence that holding human beings in blank cells for 23 hours a day with little to no human contact is destructive and produces no real results, the practice has not decreased and continues to be used casually by prisons.

Sentencing is another key issue with the United States prison system. The maximum sentence of 22 years (with a review and possible extension for those still considered a threat to society) in Norway for even the most violent of crimes pales in comparison to the US’ possible sentences of over 20 years for a simple drug charges. Furthermore, according to data released by the United States Federal Bureau of Prisons from December of 2016, drug offenses make up an astonishing 46% of prisoners, while prisoners convicted of homicide, aggravated assault, and kidnapping offences make up only 3%. However, it has not always been this way. According to statistics from The Department of Justice in 1970 the percent of inmates with drug offenses as their most serious offenses was only 16%. This number steadily inclined, reaching 30% by 1984, and peaking at 61% in 1995.

In a recent experiment in Texas, Texas rejected a proposal to build eight additional prisons under the leadership of Rick Perry and instead shifted nonviolent offenders to parole. This resulted in a savings of $2 billion and an incarceration rate that fell by 20%.

With the experiments carried out in Texas, as well as similar ones in other states, the idea of being “tough on crime” is slowly being phased out.

The final element of the U.S.’ Department of Justice is rehabilitation. According to “US News”, the only rehabilitation programs which have been proven to be 100% effective are college degree programs where you can earn a degree while incarcerated. There is a difference between punishment, and restraint, and the United State’s Department of Justice needs to recognize this difference in order to create a more effective prison system.

The dehumanizing element of being a prisoner can also be one of the most destructive elements of our modern prison system. Rehabilitating and removing harmful criminals from society should be the sole function of prisons. In no way does the humiliation from biased guards, and the dehumanization through the complete lack of freedom, personal responsibility or productivity in prison assist inmates in becoming more successful once they are released.

While the United State’s incrimination rates and the conditions in prisons are completely out of control, other countries are attempting new methods of sentencing, rehabilitation and conditions within prisons.

A prime example of this would be Norway’s Halden Prison.

Halden Prison is known for its picturesque surroundings, increased freedom among inmates, and a low rates of recidivism. The inmates are allowed to function in a way which is very similar to the way they would function on the outside. The prison even features a kitchen which inmates may cook in which feature glassware, utensils, and even large kitchen knives—symbols of the prisons trust for the inmates. Prisoners are also often left unsupervised except for guards observing through windows. Halden prison also has 90% less violence in the prison compared to other Norwegian prisons. Perhaps it is this extension of trust that allows for them to retain their humanity, and imbues them with hope for a new future.

Coincidentally, Norway also has one of the lowest recidivism rates in the world at 20%. This is likely due to the emphasis on rehabilitation and resocialization in the Norwegian prison system.

The Norwegian philosophy centers around simulating the outside world as closely as possible inside their prisons. According to a Time article written in 2012, in some prisons this may even include taking care of livestock, turning garbage into compost, and growing vegetables. Guards in prisons in Norway also have more personal interactions with prisoners. Their training includes a year of theoretical training and then one year of training at an officer’s academy.

Perhaps prisons such as the Halden prison in Norway are unattainable goals for the United States, but the attitude that Halden has adopted towards its prisoners is the true lesson for United State’s prisons. United State’s prisons If you treat a person as if they

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BY ALLY COTTRELL

Please let me go to the bathroom. When I ask to go to the bathroom I intend to (surprise!) actually go to the bathroom. Please don’t use a issue a suspiciously small amount of miniscule bathroom slips per quarter or make me carry a physical bathroom pass. Slips are easily lost, and I don’t think either of us want to know the history of where that pass has been. Also, please don’t just say “no.” I have no idea how you want me to respond to that. Does that mean I can go later but just not right now? Does that mean I can’t go indefinitely? In that state of mind I don’t need ambiguity. Also, please don’t respond with, “I don’t know, can you?”

Everybody understands that slight difference in wording. It’s old.

I implore you to weigh the pros of stopping people from abusing bathroom privileges against the cons of not letting people who actually need to use the restroom use the restroom. Obviously there are limits to this and some people probably abuse it, but I drink a lot of water. Please don’t test people’s limits. Nobody wants that.

Instagram: No longer creative?

BY CARTER AAKHUS

The cookie store should add more variety

BY DUSTIN WOLF Everyone at EPHS knows the cookie store and how good the cookies are. But why don’t they try to expand somehow? Whether that’s making a second cookie store or making different kinds of cookies.

It’s simple business knowledge. Once you get enough revenue from a business you should try to expand. If they don’t try to grow, they might even hurt themselves in the long run. What I mean by that is let’s say they make about $100 in revenue a week but if they were to make some new types of cookies they could potentially make about $130 weekly. Over time they could make a lot more revenue, which could lead to more school activities or new technology for the school.

Students, in my opinion, are trying to be healthier. So they could experiment with some type of healthier cookie. They could even make small samples for students before they spend the money to get the ingredients before they know how well the new cookie will do.

If they were to expand by making a second cookie store, they could open one by the Activity Center where they have the concession stand that isn’t being used. That would cut down waiting times for students and open up more job opportunities for volunteering students.

If they really wanted to, they could expand it outside of the high school, which could make the cookie store somewhere to study before and after school. Then they could make even more money because it wouldn’t just be students buying the cookies.

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I spend a lot of time checking Instagram to see what is new in the world and to find out what everyone is up to. Lately though, it seems that it hasn’t been used to show personality and important events.

Scrolling through the latest posts, most of what I see are selfies or pictures of people with their friends. The setting is always a place like the Stone Arch Bridge, the Eden Prairie Bluffs, Rustica, a brick wall somewhere, etc. It seems like a just awhile ago that people were using Instagram in a much more interesting way.

Why post at all if it’s not interesting? It is boring to read and look at the same things, the same way that it must be boring to post the same things. Post something artistic, creative, interesting, informative or entertaining for everyone’s sake.

I’m not saying that it is a bad thing to take pictures with your friends. Instagram is an opportunity to show what you do in your free time with your family and friends. However, when that is all you post, your feed is no longer really that interesting to me.

Just keep moving

BY OLIVER TAYLOR In a split second, I found myself filled with nearly uncontrollable rage and a fist clenched tighter than braces after a dentist appointment. I straightened my posture and got ready to throw a punch. But at the last moment, I let out a deep breath and it seemed as if I had exhaled my anger at the same time.

So, what had happened? I was eagerly on my way to the New Commons to get my daily chicken nuggets with a healthy portion of ketchup. Not a literally healthy portion, just to clarify. But my schedule was abruptly and rudely interrupted when the two girls in front of me, without warning, came to a complete stop for no apparent reason.

Unforeseen stoppages in the flow of human traffic are a daily conundrum for all students. Some react differently than others: violence, frustration, anxiety.

Some lucky individuals are somehow completely oblivious to these events. How I’d love to be one of those people.

Why do people feel they need for such instantaneous halts in their stride? If I knew the answer to that simple question, so much angst and irritation would be removed from my life. To those reading who know of people who commit these heinous crimes against humanity, please, tell them to stop.

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Relationships: yesterday, today and tomorrow

BY ANNA LARIONOVA AND ADDIE MARZINSKE

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nce upon a time, relationships were completely different. Throughout time people searched for their fairy tale ending, but the process for finding this has changed over the years.

According to Amanda Chatel, a freelance journalist, described the dating style of the pre-19th century was “void of touching and sexual thoughts.”

In the early 1900s dating emerged. This new style of courtship brought about a sense of freedom but still kept with more conservative views. Often times a man would take the role of a “gentleman caller,” and the dates were most certainly chaperoned.

In the 1920s, dating became even less conservative with young couples moving away from their parent’s supervision with the emergence of movie theatres and prom. Prohibition also played a part in the expansion of freedom, and dating multiple people became acceptable, according to Chatel.

During the 1940s and 50s, World War II consumed the dating landscape. Dating was more focused on finding a husband and someone to settle down with versus someone to have fun with.

In the 1960s and 70s, dating was all about enjoying, as Shakespeare would say, “the pleasures of the flesh.” Premarital sex became the norm, said Chatel, and the rise of feminism, including the availability of contraception and abortion, also increased the appeal of sex.

In the 1990s, dating was no longer entirely about love, rather “hooking up”. No-strings-attached relationships and “hanging out” were popular. But soon this “hanging out” led to more confusion about what really constitutes a date.

In today’s world of dating, a first date is more likely to happen online than in person, and “hooking up” is still very much a part of the courtship process, said Chatel.

For all future and continuing relationships, here’s to your happily ever after. Remember to make the relationship your own and to make it comfortable for

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you. Technology reinvented the meaning of dating, and its grasp on teens affects sex, communication and boundaries. “Because of technology, there might even be more casual dating,” said health teacher Just like dating, having a “crush” is a new concept for Roxy Myhre. “When I was in high school, it was very recent generations to adapt to. With an online presence, common for people to be dating all through high having a crush can be something as simple as thinking school.” a guy on Instagram is hot. However, the process of preEven with some modern changes, dating may not dating is far more complex than older generations have dramatically changed may expect. over recent decades. Although Take texting and social media as an example. teens and dating culture have Sophomore Tatum Gunderson is currently in a changed, Myhre said “the dates “pre-dating” or “crush” phase with someone and themselves are still the same.” uses texting as her main source of communication She went on to discuss how, with him. “When you’re texting someone, you even though dating used to have the opportunity to talk about more things, be more personal and private, so I feel like I’m closer to him,” said Gunderson. it really hasn’t changed that “Texting has a good effect on relationships much. because you’re always connected.” Not only does When details do adjust she text her crush more than she sees him, but she with time, teens are faced with thinks it’s a positive tool for every relationship. hard choices about dating.

However, the crush stage should be Young people today do not approached far differently from actual dating, feel as much pressure to date claims Gunderson. “Once it would turn into a for the purpose of finding a relationship, I feel like it would be better to see spouse, said Myhre. “We have each other more than texting, but I’d still want to more single Americans in our maintain that online presence.” To many couples, country than we have married and even mutual crushes, texting and social Americans, and that’s never media is essential to love. happened before,” she said, PHOTO BY ADDIE MARKINSKE pointing out a bright side.

A downside, as mentioned earlier, is boundaries. Myhre said that relationships are more physical now, but there are ways to stay away from the increasing appeal of sex. About boundaries she said, “Think about what you want them to be, have them before you even meet anybody and be confident enough to stick to those and not compromise those.”

Perhaps it doesn’t matter what changes there are or what changes there might be in the future. What matters is the values that individuals and couples choose for themselves, she said.

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Once a relationship is established, boundaries become the next challenge. Two people often disagree with physical,emotional and mental boundaries, and sticking to them can be even more difficult. “Our boundaries were me setting them and slowly taking them away when I got used to it,” said sophomore Mikayla Capouch. Because physical appearance and sex is pertinent in dating these days, talking about boundaries is crucial to a healthy relationship, said Capouch.

The process of creating boundaries before a relationship is another method of constructing a healthy relationship, too. While some people tend to jump into relationships without knowing the other person, Capouch decided to get to know her girlfriend through text for three months before dating. Because they knew each other so well, Capouch said “nothing much changed” when they began dating.

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Senior Belle Qualey and her boyfriend senior Brady Anderson have been dating since May of sophomore year. The two met through hockey and bonded over their passion for the sport. Just this past August, Brady joined a junior hockey league in Wyoming and will be returning this April after the season ends.

For now the couple is doing their best to make an easy transition into this new distance brought into their relationship. “At the beginning it was kind of difficult for him to adjust to Wyoming,” said Qualey.

The 14-hour drive makes weekend visits impossible, so the two wait patiently for their time together every few months until Brady comes back for good.

“At the beginning it was like okay, let’s create lists for winter break of things we’re going to do. We just try to get him excited for little things when he comes back. It is something he can do while he’s there,” said Belle.

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As for the future, the two plan to make the distance much shorter. Both Belle and Brady are planning on going to the same college or colleges within a short distance of each other. Belle has committed to the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) while Brady is still deciding between UMD and another school fifteen minutes away with the chance of playing on a higher level hockey team.

The two are looking forwards to what the future will bring and they are excited to be able to do it together.

“He still gets to do what he loves and I get to do something I love. We believe the best in each other, so we just continue to do our own things but we also trust in each other that we will make things work whatever happens,” said Qualey.

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How to fall in love in 36 questions

BY EMMA SWANSON AND INIKA SHETTY Can love be scientifically developed? Many individuals believe that love is a natural process that is formed through constant communication and intimacy. Even love at first sight, soulmates, and other idealistic notions about romance are widely accepted. However under given circumstances, can the process of falling in love be accelerated?

Psychologist Arthur Aron created the 36 questions test to prove just that. The test is comprised of 36 questions that increasingly become more probing in order to make two strangers fall in love. Theoretically, through the three sets of twelve questions each, the partners will accelerate their relationship because of mutual vulnerability.

We decided to test this method of falling in love by selecting two high school students, juniors Kieran Arora and Raquel Taborga. The students in this experiment vaguely knew each other through friends but had not been introduced beforehand. Prior to the test, Arora and Taborga did not know about the details regarding the experiment nor who their partner would be. Both people showed interest by the idea of love being crafted through 36 questions.

In a span of 35 minutes, the two individuals sat together in a room and answered each question truthfully and realistically. The partners answered questions about each other, their families, their memories, and their values.

In the beginning, each person exhibited their own form of nervousness, a twitching leg or unsteady eye-contact. Because of the increasingly personal questions, Taborga admitted that they did in fact “hesitate to answer some questions.” However, within the middle of the first set of questions, the partners slowly opened up about personal matters and sensitive issues like family relations and aspirations. The talk would wander off of the questions and lead into separate conversations entirely; where each person would initiate a conversation that provided more insight into their lives then the 36 questions did.

After the short experiment, we asked the partners about their experience and thoughts on this form of scientifically developed love. They both stated that though they did not fall in love, they did believe it had brought them closer with each other.

The both thought that some of the questions were awkward and off-putting like “Of all the people in your family, whose death would you find most disturbing? Why?” or “When did you last cry in front of another person? By yourself?” Arora commented on the question about his “relationship with my mother was a personal one,” but one that he answered comfortably.

When asked about whether they believed anyone else could fall in love through this test Taborga commented,“no.” But stated then that, “I think anyone will definitely be a lot closer.”

In the end, the test may have not crafted a sudden loving romance, but just strengthened the bond between two people. Taborga stated, “The next time I see him in the hall, I’ll definitely ask him when was the last time he cried.”

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1. Given the choice of anyone in the world, whom would you want as a dinner guest?

2. Would you like to be famous? In what way?

3. Before making a telephone call, do you ever rehearse what you are going to say? Why? 4. What would constitute a “perfect” day for you?

5. When did you last sing to yourself? To someone else?

6. If you were able to live to the age of 90 and retain either the mind or body of a 30-year-old for the last 60 years of your life, which would you want?

7. Do you have a secret hunch about how you will die?

8. Name three things you and your partner appear to have in common.

9. For what in your life do you feel most grateful?

10. If you could change anything about the way you were raised, what would it be?

11. Take four minutes and tell your partner your life story in as much detail as possible.

12. If you could wake up tomorrow having gained any one quality or ability, what would it be?

13. If a crystal ball could tell you the truth about yourself, your life, the future or anything else, what would you want to know?

14. Is there something that you’ve dreamed of doing for a long time?

Why haven’t you done it?

15. What is the greatest accomplishment of your life?

16. What do you value most in a friendship?

17. What is your most treasured memory?

18. What is your most terrible memory?

19. If you knew that in one year you would die suddenly, would you change anything about the way you are now living? Why? 20. What does friendship mean to you?

21. What roles do love and affection play in your life?

22. Alternate sharing something you consider a positive characteristic of your partner. Share a total of five items.

23. How close and warm is your family? Do you feel your childhood was happier than most other people’s?

24. How do you feel about your relationship with your mother?

25. Make three true “we” statements each. For instance, “We are both in this room feeling ... “ 26. Complete this sentence: “I wish I had someone with whom I could share ... “ 27. If you were going to become a close friend with your partner, please share what would be important for him or her to know.

28. Tell your partner what you like about them; be very honest this time, saying things that you might not say to someone you’ve just met.

29. Share with your partner an embarrassing moment in your life.

30. When did you last cry in front of another person? By yourself?

31. Tell your partner something that you like about them already.

32. What, if anything, is too serious to be joked about?

33. If you were to die this evening with no opportunity to communicate with anyone, what would you most regret not having told someone? Why haven’t you told them yet?

34. Your house, containing everything you own, catches fire. After saving your loved ones and pets, you have time to safely make a final dash to save any one item. What would it be? Why? 35. Of all the people in your family, whose death would you find most disturbing? Why? 36. Share a personal problem and ask your partner’s advice on how he or she might handle it. Also, ask your partner to reflect back to you how you seem to be feeling about the problem you have chosen.

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There’s so many different kinds of love, romantic love, love for your family or friends but the best is love for your pet. Your pets will always be there for you, so show them how much you care and take them on a pet date!

•Pamper your pet: Make an appointment and take them to the spa (Petsmart). Your pet will love the bath and nail trim. You can even get an upgraded package to prevent shedding.

•Buy some accessories: Everyone likes getting something new now and then. Get them a new toy or nametag for their collar.

•Stop for a pup cup: Go to DQ and ask for a pup cup with your order, you and your furry friend both get a sweet treat.

•Play date: Invite your pet’s bestie to come play, animals love to socialize.

•Go for a walk: Walking and exercise are both healthy and fun for your pet, so going out on one of the many great walking paths in Eden Prairie is a great way to make them happy.

Happily Ever After

BY ANNA LARIONOVA AND ADDIE MARKINSKE Sometimes fate needs a push in the right direction. Soulmates are tough to find, and online dating websites are becoming the champions of the dating world. They can even lead to some amazing fairy tale endings.

Finding someone compatible quickly is a challenge for traditional dating. So, after getting out of a long-term relationship, English teacher Kristen Saxhaug decided to take her chances with the online dating world. Five years ago, Saxhaug joined the dating website OkCupid.

Although she was nervous to go on her first blind date, the website made sure her first match was compatible. Her date ended up being hours long, and she soon stopped using the website to text her soon-to-be husband. “I don’t know if our paths would have crossed otherwise,” said Saxhaug. A year and a half later, the two got married.

A decade ago, another couple got married under similar circumstances.

English teacher Dominic Kirkpatrick and her husband also met on a dating website. Their compatibility, again, led to successful real-life encounters since the site compared in-depth questions. They got along perfectly, and the use of technology continued benefiting them.

Kirkpatrick said, “We were both really busy people, and the traditional way of meeting other people had already been exhausted.” She had doubts about using dating websites, but that didn’t stop her from meeting her prince.

The stigma around taking online dating seriously overshadows the advantages that it offers. Kirkpatrick said that using a dating website “widens up your area of influence.”

Most dating websites ask personal questions along with simple ones to focus on getting the closest match as possible. “I felt like I had more power versus going around and looking, trying to find somebody who I might be interested in,” said Saxhaug. The online dating world just made things easier and sped up the process.

To people from the outside, the story might be different. Especially a decade ago, using the internet to contact a stranger and meet in person attracted suspicion. Kirkpatrick said that using dating websites “wasn’t as prevalent or acceptable as it is today.” Still, family and friends got over it.

As people began seeing the beautiful results, acceptance began spreading. “Now when we tell people, almost always the reaction is, ‘Oh yeah, that’s how I met my husband too,’” said Saxhaug.

Challenging the traditional way of dating and taking a risk can make a difference, and it has. Online dating has exploded with popularity.

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Afterschool sports in full swing

BY CARTER AAKHUS It is February and intramural sports are in full swing. Pin guard, soccer, boys season begins the week after spring break. touch football, girls flag football, all began their seven-week season on January 6.

Intramural Coordinator Jonathan Madson says that “there are 107 particiMany people may not know much about what the intramurals are, where they are pating students in intramurals this year, which is down by about 50% from last or when they are. They also might know about some of the new additions. year’s roster.”

Intramurals meet only once a week each and have no practices, only games.

There have been a few recent additions to the list of intramurals. “Spike Boys touch football has games held on Mondays, pin guard on Tuesdays, soccer ball and Quidditch are new,” said Madson. “I’d love to add ping pong and on Wednesdays, and girls flag football on Thursdays. Games are after school usubadminton, but space can be an issue with lacrosse mostly using the fields in ally from 3-5 or 5:30. They are all held usually in the dome or the activity center. the spring.”

The captain of pin guard team Meadow, sophomore Phil Schwob, thinks that Sophomore Jonathan Leibovich, who has signed up for pin guard and the schedule is very convenient. “One of the best things about intramurals is that soccer, says “I think intramurals are really fun. It’s also just a great time to relax and spend time with friends.” the schedule is easy to stick to. One day a week is very easy.”

Anyone interested to sign up for spring intramurals can sign up and get Winter contains the most intramurals with six sports. Pin guard was the only more information in the activities office. one offered in fall and spring has two: beach volleyball and quidditch. The spring

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PHOTOS BY INIKA SHETTY Intramural boys soccer plays in the dome Wednesdays from 3:00-4:30 afterschool in the Dome.

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Touch football meets from 3:00 to 4:00 in the Dome.

BY OLIVER TAYLOR In the 2015 season, collegiate running back Dalvin Cook lead the ACC in rushing yards, rushing touchdowns and yards from scrimmage. The 2016 season wasn’t too different for the junior out of Florida State University, once again leading the ACC in rushing yards and yards from scrimmage. Finishing only 2nd to Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson for rushing touchdowns. In other words, Dalvin Cook is really good.

A terrifying combination of power, finesse and speed has seen Cook ascend to being one of the best players in college football and certainly will be a 1st round pick in the upcoming 2017 NFL draft. Senior draft analyst Charlie Campbell went as far to compare Cook to Marshall Faulk. The same Marshall Faulk that is a two time NFL MVP, Super Bowl XXXIV champion, three time NFL Offensive Player of the Year and an eight time Pro Bowl selection.

The New York Jets suffered a horrendous 2016 season. Their collection of overpaid and underperforming veterans lead the team to an uninspiring record of 5-11, 6th worst in the NFL. With a variety of blockbuster changes to the team expected to be made throughout this offseason, it is critical for the Jets to nail their draft picks and inject some much needed youth into their squad.

Although veterans such as Brandon Marshall, Matt Forte and Darrelle Revis could all viably get cut from the roster this offseason, but if they are to stay, an overwhelming veteran presence on the team could seriously aid Cook in his maturity and development in an NFL player. The bright lights of New York can often lead young players astray.

That’s where Dalvin Cook once again enters the picture. Although there are undeniably other positions of bigger need for the Jets than running back, it is imperative that they do not pass on the opportunity to select a transcendent superstar in the form of Dalvin Cook. Regardless of which team Cook ends up on, I have full faith that he will enjoy a successful and dominant NFL career.

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1. Senior Tiana Christen said, “The highlight of my year has been being captain. Getting to cheer on the sidelines of football games and basketball games is something the girls and I love to do. I have met a bunch of new friends through cheerleading, and it brings me closer together with friends.”

2. Nate Volz said, “Swim and dive is fun because the guys and I share a good relationship with one another.”

3. Coach Dan Slinden said, “Senior Walker Payne is a great team captain and works very hard in practice and in games to improve his floor hockey skills.”

4. Junior Carter Swift said, “The race went well for the our team. It was overall a good conclusion to the season.”

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5. Coach Dan Slinden said, “The team brings lots of energy to practice which has been fun to coach.”

6. Senior Tatum Shaeffer said, “With a new coach this year, we have learned a lot about teamwork and hard work, and we have had a lot of success with her as our coach. Every single girl on the team has a “team before me” mentality and it really shows because we are constantly giving each other feedback to help each other out and make the team stronger.”

7. Freshman Austin Andrews said, “Our goal as a team is to make it to the state tournament, and hopefully win. It would be exciting to even just make it to state. A highlight of my year has been defeating New Prague, they were undefeated so winning against them was really cool.”

8. Junior Ben Gruenstein said, “I’m really excited for how our team is looking this year, I think we’re going to do well in state.”

9. Junior Chloe Johnson said, “I was really excited for this season as a captain. It was great to lead such awesome team this year.”

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or any fans of poetry or the movie “Dead Poets Society,” EPHS now has a club for you. The appropriately named Dead Poet’s Society is an unofficial student-run-club dedicated to writing and analyzing poetry.

“We are a group of students who share an interest in poetry, and we wanted to spread our passion with others,” said senior Adam Cain, who is one of the founders of the club.

Cain, senior Mukund Venkateswaran and senior Steven Miner built the club on social media. “We started off with just making a Twitter account and getting everyone who was interested to retweet our mission statement,” Cain said. They gained a solid platform from there and started GroupMe to set up meetings. Eventually, it spread by the word of mouth and more people started going to the meetings.

The club was inspired by the movie “Dead Poet’s Society,” a film about a teacher who interests his students in looking deeper into poetry. “We wanted to provide a creative outlet for others,” Miner said.

The club is advised by English teacher Alyssa Jackson. “She and other English teachers share a massive Google Drive with a bunch of poems that we go through during meetings,” Cain said. “She’s been such a big help.”

Each meeting, participants pick two poems within a given topic to discuss with the group. The topics range from music to nature to death.

The club boasts about 40 members, but around 10-12 attend the meetings which are held either weekly or biweekly. Each meeting lasts around 1-2 hours. To ensure the club’s continuation in the coming years, Miner encourages underclassmen to consider joining because most members are seniors. The leaders would also like a diversity of perspectives.

Instead of meeting in school as clubs traditionally do, Dead Poets Society meets outside of school, usually in a member’s basement. Miner found this aspect of the club to be important and believed that the “intimate atmosphere” allows members to “get away from classroom analysis of poetry.”

Cain is happy with the success of the club. ”It feels good to know that I worked with a team to start something that has turned into a club with meetings and people who really care about what is being discussed,” he said.

They are openly accepting anyone with a genuine interest in poetry.

If you are interested, please contact any one of the leaders at: Adam Cain: 64007731@ep-student.org Steven Miner: 88713802@ep-student.org Mukund Venkateswaran: 90301682@ep-student.org Twitter: @EPHSDeadPoets

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BY GABBY THOMAS

Describe your style.

I like portraits that don’t seem completely realistic. Heavy contrast and a clear focus, and I also like my photos to have a surreal feel by the time I finish

Varun Kamath senior

What do you tend to shoot now & what would you like to shoot in the future?

Lalyn Yu junior

I currently shoot portaits, fashion, and editorial, but I would love to get more into landscape photography! There's a lot to document when one travels - a photo is a good way to do it.

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@gbirman Glen Birman senior

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Their unique perspectives capture everything from friends and family to cityscapes to the darker side.

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Are their any oher areas of photography that you would like to get into in the future?

Absolutely, yeah. I’d like to get more into street photography; it has a lot in common with portraiture and I’m attracted to the genuine nature of shooting street.

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Who do you draw inspiration from?

There's a lot of photographers on Instagram that I really like: Parker Fitzgerald, Ren Hang, & Willow Greene, to name a few.

Do you plan to pursue photography as a profession?

How would you describe your style?

It's a side job right now that pays surprisingly well. There's a lot of traveling associated with it which is an underappreciated bonus.

I tend to lean towards the darker side. Uniqueness is probably the primary goal in anything I take.

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Angel Food Bakery The Angel Food Bakery is a hidden gem downtown near First Avenue. The selection of donuts and other baked goods is overwhelming for such a tiny bakery, but quite amazing. Cakes, cookies and cupcakes are in abundance with many choices that are gluten-free and vegan. The ambiance in this small corner of town in purely angelic!

86 South 9th Street Minneapolis, MN 44402

Bogart’s Doughnut Co. You can get boxes upon boxes of Bogart’s donuts at either the kiosk downtown or the shop in Uptown. The best way to buy these donuts is in bulk to take home, but you can also grab one and a cup of coffee to start off your morning. Make sure you have your eye out or you’ll miss adorable little shop!

904 West 36th Street Minneapolis, MN 55408

Glam Doll Donuts The retro vibe of Glam Doll has been extended to another location in Minneapolis! It’s in a better area downtown with more places to sit and more donuts on the menu. It’s always worth the journey down to the heart of the city for some of the most creative and tasty donuts.

519 Central Avenue NE Minneapolis, MN 55413

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BY SOPHIE BRANDSER

e’ve all heard the phrase “breakfast is most important meal of the day.” Yet unfortunately, it is becoming a common theme for high school students to not eat breakfast on a daily basis.

From surveying students in the halls of EPHS, the results showed that 47% of students do not eat breakfast on a daily basis.

The word “breakfast” literally means to break a fast, referring to the fast that humans go through at night. Studies show that It is important for people to feed their bodies energy in the morning to get ready for the day.

Some students cite time as the reasoning for not eating breakfast. They simply don’t have the time in the mornings to eat a necessary meal. “I value sleep much more than I value food,” said senior Pranav Nambiar. Teens are valuing sleep now more than ever because of late nights of homework and being distracted by their phones.

They would rather stay in bed for a couple more minutes than

feed their bodies.

Another reason that teens may be skipping breakfast is to try to lose weight. Students are now obsessing over their body weight and body image and think that skipping a meal in the morning would help them lose a few pounds. “Your body burns the most fat after it is been in a fasted state, so I eat at night and I do not eat until 12 or 1,” said senior Parker Hewitt.

Eating breakfast has significantly more benefits than disadvantages. It is important for teens to eat breakfast because it gives them energy, improves their concentration and helps maintain a healthy weight. “It is hard for me to concentrate in math class when I do not eat breakfast,” said senior Michael Peterson.

In teenage years, a lot of growth takes place. It is necessary for teens to give their bodies nutrition at the right times in order to grow healthily.

Bagel fruit pizza A fruity way to start your day PHOTOS AND STORY BY ADDIE MARZINSKE

Ingredients:

1 whole wheat (or choice) bagel Lemon cream cheese frosting 3 strawberries 1 kiwi 6 blueberries 3 blackberries (You may also substitute any fruit for ones in season)

1. Pull apart your bagel and start with one half (The half is quite filling) 2. Spread your lemon cream cheese on your bagel (Toasted or untoasted) (lemon juice mixed into two tablespoons of plain cream cheese tastes the same) 3. Using a strainer wash your fruit thoroughly before eating 4. Carefully slice a kiwi in half setting the flat part down towards the cutting board 5. Begin peeling the kiwi by cutting off the skin, but remembering not to cut too deeply 6. Once peeled cut one slice of kiwi and place over the center hole in the bagel 7. Moving onto your strawberries carefully slice off the three tops and cut them in half 8. Place the strawberries around the kiwi with the pointed end towards the middle 9. Take your blueberries and place them in the empty spaces near the edges of your bagel left by the strawberries 10. Place your black berries at the end of your strawberries, so that they are almost touching the kiwi 11. Enjoy!

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Sharing life through a lense

BY ELIZABETH BUSE Want to look back and remember what you were up to in your high school years? That’s exactly what students at EPHS are doing. Some students are making videos of cool places they have been to and activities they have done.

“When I am 100 years old I want to look back and see what I was doing in high school”, said Junior Dane Fehrenbach.

Fehrenbach has recently been filming and editing his videos to upload to YouTube. “It gets me out of my comfort zone and encourages me to do things I normally wouldn’t do”, he said. Fehrenbach hopes to travel and explore more often in the next year.

He also is trying take and upload more videos on YouTube.

In taking videos and capturing his life in the past couple months, he has realized that he does the same routine every single day and is hoping that through videotaping he can change up his routine. He said, “It gets me out of my routine, and teaches me many things about myself.”

Recently, senior Peter Halvorson has traveled to Alaska and Costa Rica and captured some great film that he has uploaded to YouTube. Halvorson’s favorite trip was Alaska even though it rained almost all of the trip and his camera was almost ruined.

He explains that there is more to life than being sheltered in the suburbs or within the familiarity of your own city. Halvorson said, “I make videos to capture things and make them look cool.”

Halvorson explains that he was inspired to start filming by seeing YouTube videos and thinking he could create edits like that too. A lot of his videos are nature and places he has been to.

He said, “For me it’s the story telling, to tell a good story and to make people grasp onto the content on the video.”

Halvorson plans to continue his video graphing in college next year. He wants to learn more about digital and film studies. He said, “In the next year I want to make more videos and learn how to do different things with it.” When he goes to college, he wants to keep it in his life.

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Seniors Bennet Brosseau and Harrison Freeman have a YouTube channel called Danica Boyz with Jake Kelly, Charlie Klein, and Tyler Marceau. Many people ask where they got this crazy name from. Brosseau explains that it started out as a joke with how fast Harrison drives. The original name comes from Danica Subscribe to these YouTube accounts Patrick, the only woman Nascar driver.

Danica Boyz features five guys and their summer together.

Brosseau said, “We decided at the beginning of the summer, we @Danica Boyz wanted to do something to remember it.” They have made twelve videos since starting their channel in early August this summer. @Dane Fehrenbach Usually they film and edit the video in one full day. Some goals @Peter Halvorson they have for the next year is to try to upload twice as many videos, feature different people and film new places outside of EP. They hope to purchase a new editing software soon and new lenses.

Brosseau said, “It's always been a dream of mine and Harrison’s to make videos like this.” Their favorite part about having the YouTube account is editing the videos. They enjoy mixing up the videos and making it into something different than they thought it would be. Usually Freeman and Brosseau are the ones to edit the videos together. Brosseau said, “Even though we are the ones to edit and shoot the videos, it is a team effort. It takes all five of the boys and I could not do it without them.” Danica Boyz definitely work as a team.

Youtube is a great way for these students to show others what they work on and how they are creative. All of these students want to upload more different, unique videos in the next month.

Personality Quiz What romantic movie are you?

BY INIKA SHETTY

1.Which romantic line would you most likely use?

A.“You are, and always have been, my dream” B. “It would be a privilege to have my heart broken by you.”

C.“But I’m too involved now. You jump, I jump remember? I can’t turn away without knowing you’ll be all right… That’s all I want.”

D.“My wasted heart will love you.”

E.“We are all fools in love.”

2.What is your ideal date?

A.Go rowing on a lake during sunset B.Visit old antique shops, cafes and bookstores C.Take an art class together D.Travel together E.Take walks outside and explore together 3.What is the best quality you look for in a partner?

A.Affection B.Sense of Humor C.Loyalty D.Empathy E.Maturity 4.Favorite reason for breaking up?

A.Work Related B.Death C.Family interference PHOTO BY CREATIVE COMMONS D.Partner is in another relationship E.Friend interference 5.What is your favorite love song?

A.“Let her go”- Passengers B.“Thinking out Loud”- Ed Sheeran C.“My Heart Will Go On”- Céline Dion D.“All You Need is Love”- Lynden David Hall E.“Dawn”- Dario Marianelli 6.Who is your favorite actor/actress?

A.Ryan Gosling B.Shailene Woodley C.Leonardo DiCaprio D.Hugh Grant E.Keira Knightley A- If you picked A the most, you embody ”The Notebook”! Starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, this is a rollercoaster of a love life just like your love life. You secretly crave those cheesy lines.

B-If you picked B the most, you got “The Fault in Our Stars”! Written by John Green and produced in 2014, this movie has a combination of famous lines and heart-melting scenes. This is a modern classic with a tragic twist, a great movie for those who didn’t read the book. You are a realistic thinker when it comes to love.

C-If you picked C the most, you are the “Titanic”! The most famous romance movie and a ultimate tearjerker.You are easily moved by unique, romantic pick-up lines.

D-If you picked D the most, you are “Love Actually”! A realistic movie on modern day romance and intermingling relationships.

You are someone who likes happy endings against all odds.

E-If you picked E the most, you got “Pride and Prejudice”! The ultimate classic that is both famous for the multiple remakes across the world and the book written by Jane Austen. You are individual who is looking for a firmly define meaning to love and an old soul.

2017 Resolutions: Check in

BY KATE STAGER

Now that 2017 is in full swing, you probably have some New Year's Resolutions, right?

The concept of creating New Year's resolutions is so fixed in U.S. culture. Some are made in attempt to kick a bad habit, or pick up a new good one. We checked in with some fellow students to see where they are at with their New Year's Resolutions Senior Hunter O’Bert: “My resolution was to work out more and lose weight for spring break. So far it has been going pretty well, my shoulders are a little messed up from football, so I haven’t been able to work out a ton. I plan on going through with my plan.”

Senior Andrew Sabin: “I usually don’t establish new year's resolutions. I know that if I don’t do it enough then I will eventually just give up on it. But if I decide that I want to do something more often and ease into it, I am more likely to follow through with actually doing it and it won’t seem like a chore.”

Sophomore Peyton Johnson: “My resolution is to become a better skier; I am in Nordic skiing right now.

This is my first year in Nordic, but I have been downhill skiing since I was 5. I plan on continuing Nordic throughout the rest of high school.”

Freshman Ben Loper: “I hope to get better grades in school and be more mature and responsible.

I have been following through with my decisions and my grades have been showing exactly that, so I am happy with my choices. I hope to continue being responsible in and outside of school.”

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But, here are some 2017-themed ones anyway. Have fun with your year, and please don’t actually follow these. (Do you follow horoscopes? I’m not actually sure).

Aries: Wave “hi” to that man wearing the red coat you see on walks sometimes. He has no family and a very large inheritance. Maybe strike up a conversation sometime (or not, that might be slightly dangerous). Please don’t blame me if he doesn’t actually have an inheritance.

Taurus: Look up at the sky more. It’s nice, isn’t it? But please don’t while driving, running, testing or otherwise doing something important that requires your immediate attention.

Gemini: Maybe find out what a Gemini is and then find me and tell me what it is. I’m quite curious.

Cancer: Look back at your old schoolwork from elementary school sometime this year.

There’s probably a bestseller in the somewhere or at least a treasure map or epiphany about the inevitability of the future and the continuous motion of time.

Leo: Take a chance (on eating more cookies).

Virgo: Beware the semicolon.

Libra: Try to learn how to talk on the phone (even though it’s terrifying). It might come in

handy, especially if you decide to finally follow your dreams and become a spy.

Scorpio: If you ever feel really mad, try writing a haiku instead of doing something you might regret. You probably won’t be any less angry, but now your anger is directed at the amount of syllables you never realized words had and words can’t retaliate.

Sagittarius: Buy a coloring book, but not one of the fancy but aggravating ones with the patterns and scenes that take thirty-seven years to complete. If you find that torture “calming,” go ahead, but I would recommend a nice children’s one where it doesn’t actually matter if you go outside the lines.

Capricorn: Make sure to rescue any Aries who actually followed my advice from the man with the red coat. Maybe he wasn’t as friendly as he looked.

Aquarius: Check in on the Capricorn that’s gone on a rescue mission for that Aries.

Strength in numbers. Also, maybe enlist a Libra with newfound skill at talking at the phone, as they might be helpful.

Pisces: Rewatch your third favorite kid’s movie and look for all possible metaphors relating to your life. A word of caution: don’t watch your first or second favorites otherwise this might [ 37 ruin them for you forever.

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Women’s march: St. Paul PHOTOS AND STORY BY EMMA SWANSON The streets in front of the capitol builing in St. Paul were completely packed the day after the presidential inaguration.

There was an estimated 90,000-100,000 people attending the St. Paul Women’s March, nearly four times the anticipated amount, all protesting for different reasons. Many were there to support women’s rights but there were signs about all issues, from Black Lives Matter to climate change is real.

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