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DRIVE WITH STYLE A student shares the story of her dream car: a blue and white 1964 Volkswagen Beetle. pg. 19

GAP OR GUCCI?

SPORTS “CATCH”-UP

SUSTAINABLE SALES

The Lancer debates if designer brands are worth the price.

The fall season has ended, let’s take a look at the lancer standings.

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Cheap fashion may be helpful, but is it sustainable? pg. 12-15 PHOTO » RYAN HALVORSEN» WITH PERMISSION

EDITORIAL

Hits and Misses

STAFF EDITORIAL

Involve, Accept, Inspire

What’s Up and Down with The Lancer Hit: Last week’s stolen big-rig took a scenic tour of Thousand Oaks via the 23 freeway to the 101 freeway, you may even see some tires on the road as a souvenir.

Miss: The Lancer football team lost 50-13 to Pasadena. A far drive for not very long drives, one could say.

Hit: There are shrines being made in the girls bathroom, why are the janitors taking it down, it is helping us de-stress.

GRAPHIC » KENDALL FLEMMING» THE LANCER

Should students make an effort to showcase their school spirit? EDITORIAL BOARD

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Whether it is Halloween or homecoming, Thousand Oaks High School Associated Student Body (ASB) is always giving students a chance to show their school spirit by participating in dress-up days or going to school events. However, some students choose not to participate in these events that help create school spirit, despite how fun they can be. ASB works hard to come up with fun and engaging activities for our school. They work to execute their motto: involve, accept, inspire. What makes these activities so engaging is that everyone can participate and it brings us together as a student body. TOHS is known for its school spirit and part of that can be shown through participation in spirit weeks, rallies, games, fundraisers, and even school dances. TOHS also has a student section called the Green Hole that goes to many sporting events and even has tailgates before games. The Green Hole commonly has themes for the games to help get the students ready to cheer and support our student-athletes. Dress-up days in particular are a fun way for students to be creative and show their school spirit. It is so much more fun to be the person who goes all out than the person who does not dress up at all. Looking around the school seeing students dressed up for spirit days not only shows their school spirit, but also it is more entertaining for students than wearing jeans and a plain shirt. When dressing up for spirit days, many students go beyond simply wearing a colored shirt, and instead reach for a colored wig, or their dad’s cowboy hat.

According to the Connecticut Association of Schools, students with high levels of school spirit perform better academically, are more socially and civically engaged, and are overall happier than their less-spirited peers. Additionally, they found that about 92% of school principals feel that high levels of school spirit are often tied to high academic achievement. A big part of what makes TOHS so unique is the awesome community we have. By showcasing their school spirit, students can help foster that great sense of community. This community is strongest when everyone participates in school activities. Having high levels of school spirit makes school way more fun for everyone and brings people together in a positive way. High school can be very stressful with balancing classes, sports, social activities, etc. So it is important to utilize any outlet possible to make school more fun. Going to a school where everyone is excited about school events and participates in them is much more fun than going to a school that has no school spirit whatsoever. It would be incredibly disappointing to show up to school on Halloween and see no one wearing a costume. High school goes by extremely fast, therefore it is important to make the most of it and join in on school activities whenever possible. In essence, all students should make an eﬀort to showcase their school spirit by participating in ASB fundraisers, events, dress-up days, and more, in order to get the most out of their high school experience.

Miss: Warm weather and high winds are a bad combination for our home state, fire warning for those who live near a dry hill.

Hit: Atlanta Braves won the world series 7-0 as Astros fans watch in rage. I guess thats karma for cheating in 2017.

Miss: We heard backpacks are being stolen from the green wall, sounds like an underclassman move if you ask us.

Hit: Pizza Thursdays, let’s just call it the highlight of the school lunch week.

THE LANCER STAFF 2021-2022 EDITORS-IN-CHIEF Molly Norton Finley Swanson NEWS Becca Glaubke Chase Patterson Momo Sonoda Ella Wauchope ENTERTAINMENT Kendall Flemming Riley Keeler Griffin Lester Brookelyn Bonilla

IN-FOCUS Miles Cleary Nazo Niazi Kai Tripp-Bullough

SPORTS Boden Adema Hayden Mckinney Bella Moreno

OPINION Jake Crandall Nathan Yang

WEBSITE EDITORS Dylan Cockerill

FEATURES Alex Aguilar Madeline Convy Karla Garcia Sara Guy

BUSINESS MANAGERS Remington Beaudoin Grace Williams PHOTOGRAPHER Dylan Cockerill

ADVISER Tasha Beaudoin

The Lancer is the official school publication of Thousand Oaks High School, created and produced by students in Advanced Journalism. This publication as well as additional stories can be found online at tohsthelancer. org. The Lancer reserves the right to refuse advertising deemed inappropriate for high school publication. Guest editorials and “Letters to the Editor” are welcome, but must be signed and are subject to editing for length, libel, obscenity and grammar. They can be sent to thelancer.tohs@gmail.com. The Lancer is a member of the Journalism Education Association (JEA), National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA), Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) and NSPA All-American Hall of Fame.

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NEWS

The tradition of football on Thanksgiving began on 1876 between Yale and Princeton

Turkey wasn’t on the menu at the first Thanksgiving feast

The first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day The invention of TV dinners was a result of Thanksgiving leftovers

parade had live animals instead of balloons in 1924

Sarah Josepha Hale was the “Mother of Thanksgiving”

Each year about 46 million Turkeys are cooked

THANKSGIVING November is National Gratitude Month Thanksgiving Day is mainly composed of 3 activites -Spending time with family -Watching football -An extravagant feast Wild turkeys were first introduced into California in 1877

Female turkeys don’t gobble

The first Thanksgiving was Celebrated in 1621 as a 3-day festival

The day after Thanksgiving is the busiest day of the year for plumbers aka Black Friday

“Jingle Bells” was originally a Thanksgiving song

5 women were present at the first Thanksgiving festival

https://worldstrides.com/blog/2016/11/9-fun-facts-about-thanksgiving/ https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a22792044/thanksgiving-fun-facts/ https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/a12779428/why-we-celebrate-thanksgiving-facts/ https://holidappy.com/holidays/10-Fun-Facts-About-Thanksgiving https://bestlifeonline.com/thanksgiving-facts-2/ https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-gratitude-month-november/#:~:text=National%20Gratitude%20Month%20in%20November,is%20positive%20in%20our%20lives. https://www.sbsun.com/2021/11/08/why-do-we-eat-turkey-on-thanksgiving-the-history-of-the-holiday-tradition/#:~:text=California’s%20early%20settlers%20didn’t,Cruz%20Island%20for%20game%20hunting. PHOTO » AARON BURDEN » UNSPLASH

NEWS

A TAKE ON TRAGEDY The Thousand Oaks Theater Department is ready to once again perform, this time it is their take on Romeo and Juliet PHOTO » DYLAN COCKERILL» THE LANCER

CHASE PATTERSON

News Editor

Once a semester, the theater program at Thousand Oaks comes together to put on a play. This year they are performing the infamous love story, Romeo and Juliet, starting Nov. 17. The original Romeo and Juliet follows the life of Romeo Montague and his love affair with Juliet Capulet from a rival family. This forbidden love sprouts a deep story that the theater program at Thousand Oaks hopes to replicate. “It’s a classic love story that ends in tragedy and can be acted or read for decades without it getting old,” said Sophomore Mia Larson The theater program has high hopes of having a full audience for their showings. And more than ever the theater department’s expectations are high in showing what can happen aster covid. This play looks to replicate the exciting drama-filled atmosphere that is present in most adaptations of the famous play. With Charlee Lambert and Senior Sydney Uliasz as the leads, the audience is sure to have a good show, because of their previous experience with theater, not only at TOHS, but also outside of the school production. “I participated in many community musical summer camps for years and have always loved it.” said Uliasz, cast as Juliet Capulet The theater program continually shows dedication on and off the stage, with many cast members having

to practice their scripts and emotional acting in their own home to ensure that they are prepared for the play. The pandemic, however, can complicate this a lot and makes rehearsal very hard. “The masks limit our facial expressions and acting in rehearsals.” said Uliasz. These plays can be the ﬁrst step for many actors. said “In an ideal world I would love to be some famous actor. My experience is going to be limited to hopefully a few more college shows while I major in something else.”, when asked about her potential future in acting. Preparation for the play means everything. Within that, the technical sections of the Theater Department contribute to this through their continued work on special eﬀects. Behind the scenes, those who create the sets in the play help show the scene for Romeo and Juliet. The build-up leading up to the play seems to be of excitement towards the play. “I’m excited to see the upcoming play and see how the students can portray the two being in love.” Said Larson, a student who plans on being in attendance Even though there was not a play last year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the cast and crew of the Romeo and Juliet production are showing that they are ready for the audience to be full, and the curtains to be raised.

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MUSICAL CHAIRS—Student volunteers play games with the children at the event.

PHOTO » MOMO SONODA » THE LANCER

Thousand Oaks Key Club’s Halloween Volunteering The Thousand Oaks High School Key Club ended the month by volunteering with Harbor House to provide fun and food for low-income residents. MOMO SONODA

Staff Writer

The Thousand Oaks High School Key Club ended October by volunteering with Harbor House at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. The Harbor House activity was well-attended by Thousand Oaks Key Club members, and they were joined by the Westlake Key Club, Kiwanis Club, and K Kids. Together, they celebrated an early Halloween and an evening of giving with games, food, and care packages that they passed out to families in need. Sophomore Serena Segal, the treasurer of the club, spoke about her evening at the event. “I got to help out by playing games with the children at the event. I feel very lucky to have made their day better with something as simple as a game of musical chairs,” she said. We asked the student volunteers at the event what volunteering and the Key Club meant to them. Many had experiences with volunteering prior to Key Club, but for some, the club was the push to get them started. “If I can guide students to see that it’s important to make a diﬀerence, that’s one of my main goals,” advisor Sherrill Hyink said. “Our community and the world needs people who are looking to serve and help others.” Segal echoed this sentiment with her own experience: “I think that, especially in this day and age, it can be easy to forget about the community that we are a part of; I know that volunteering wasn’t something I was concerned about prior to joining Key Club,” she said. This is, in essence, the purpose of Key Club, and this event is one of the ways that the Thousand Oaks High School Key Club intends to make a diﬀerence.

ASK THE VOLUNTEERS How do you think your role in the event had an effect on the work done today? “The staff seemed relieved that there were so many students willing to help out during the event, so I was glad that I was able to assist” - Serena Segal (10) How do you think that Key Club contributes to the TOHS community? “Key Club gives an opportunity to high school students for all of these volunteer chances that normally would be overlooked — like today!” - Chokee Weezer (9) Why do you think that it’s important that people volunteer? “You need to help your community because it’s something that you’re a part of” - Sarina Khodadadi (9) What is something you’d like more people to know about volunteering? “Something I would like more people to know about volunteering is an idea that, since my time in Key Club, has been constantly pushed: every bit of service counts. While we may think that something small may be insignificant, the impact it can have on people is surprising. ” - Serena Segal (10)

OPINION

DESIGNER

DEPARTMENT

PHOTO » BRODATAFOTOGRAFIA » UNSPLASH

Are designer clothes worth the price? Designer clothing is often more expensive and environmentally costly than that of other brands, but for many the quality and class is worth it.

YES JAKE CRANDALL

FINLEY SWANSON

Opinion Writer

High end clothing has always been something that has existed, usually in the form of elegant dresses or classy tuxedos, but as society has changed, a new version of luxury has emerged known as designer clothing. Most people assume that these clothes are expensive only due to the manufacturer placing their label there and take it for a scam meant to gain money from the rich, but research and first hand accounts reveals the real reason why people should take a fresh perspective on luxury clothing. According to first hand accounts from fashion designer Alber Elbaz, one of the reasons why these seemingly casual clothes fetch a high price is the creation period. If the clothing is that of a casual shirt, the price lies in the creation of the company itself. Similarly, if it is that of a more fancy article such as a dress, it may take months to make, he states. As such, we are paying those who work hard their fair price; justifying the cost. The price you pay for these clothes may seem like it will cost you a pretty penny, but according to the Santander Bank,there is a large possibility of saving money or breaking even of that to regular clothes. Designer clothes are made to fit, and combined with the quality and flexibility of the materials used, leads to a longer lasting shelf life compared to that of any cheap market price outfit. As every person wishes to make money, this investment is a must do. On investments, the crucial thing people overlook while just glancing at the price is the emotional value of these clothes. As proven by personal financial advisors and phycologists in a CNBC article, spending money on expensive and extravagant things has a direct correlation to someone’s happiness. But that self-worth dopamine is not that only thing that makes people happy. The largest designer clothing brand, Louis Vuitton, spends an estimated 1.5 billion a year on marketing according to statistica, meaning almost everyone recognizes the brand name. Not only will you feel accomplished, other people around you will recognize you as someone with class and one to respect. Your mind should be clear of seeing only the price of these garments. And seeing past the price, is the key to seeing that designer clothes are worth it.

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Revenue of the online designer clothes industry in 2021:

people experience Fashion Imposter Syndrome

10.9 billion dollars 30% of global luxury sales should take place online by 2025

Louis Vuitton was the most valuable luxury brand worldwide in 2021

This year, the amount of customers in the online designer clothes industry is expected to increase by

5% The fashion industry accounts for

10% of

annual global carbon emissions

SOURCES » IBSWORLD.COM FASHIONUNITED.COM STATISTA RESEARCH DEPARTMENT LUXE KERING.COM HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME

In the third quarter of 2021, Gucci made more than

2.3 billion dollars

Editor-in Chief

Although designer brands can offer high quality and even a confidence boost, the price as well as ethical and social issues outweigh the cons. Maybe I’m just jaded from hearing “Gucci Gang” every five seconds in middle school, but I’ve never been very interested in designer brands. Sure, Versace’s baroque print silk twill mini dress is beautiful and I’d love to wear it constantly as a power move, but it’s also $2,850. However, for the most part, luxury brand items aren’t even appealing. Louis Vuitton’s $15,992 burned holes monogram tote is just a bag with large holes in it, and most of Gucci’s sweaters that look like something your aunt would make you for your birthday and it’s hideous but “she’s family” so you have to wear it to Christmas even though you look like Beverly Goldberg. Clearly, designer brands aren’t always visually attractive or practical, but to pretend that’s the only driving force to their popularity would be inaccurate- I mean, Gucci’s most popular item, the Gucci belt is just a black belt with their logo slapped on it. At that point, are you wearing the fashon of the item or just the brand. Although purchasing designer items can give buyers a sense of confidence and status, this feeling is often temporary and regretted later on. Harvard Business reports that 75 percent of people experience Fashion Imposter Syndrome, a feeling of inadequacy and inauthenticity coming from purchasing a luxury item. When you have something that represents so much privilege and perfection, it’s easy to feel that it might be undeserved. Luxury items also tend to have ethical and environmental issues tied to their creation. The price of designer items isn’t just paid for in money but with the planet and workers’ health. Good on You, a website providing comprehensive sustainability information on brands, ranks Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Chanel on their second worst tier, “Not Good Enough” for a variety of enviromental and labor issues. Gucci, Balenciaga, and Burberry were rated only a tier above that. Why not buy a sustainable- and likely cheaper- option instead of the thousand dollar alternative that makes you look like offbrand Post Malone?

OPINION

GRAPHIC » NAZO NIAZI » THE LANCER

A Once Familiar Schedule’s Return With the return to in-person learning with six classes a day, some welcome it’s restoration while others yearn for a cohort-style schedule. NATHAN YANG

Opinion Writer

Last year, students were forced to learn from home due to safety concerns regarding a global pandemic. However, online wasn’t the only jarring change to the school year. The district decided to make changes to the daily school schedule. Instead of six classes per day with around an hour each, only two classes were taken in a day with two hours each while rotating three classes a quarter. Students were forced to learn a semester’s worth of information in a quarter since they were taking less classes with longer hours. Needless to say, the changes to the school schedule drastically aﬀected learning by doubling the paces of particular subjects while leaving the rest to be forgotten for a quarter. With the return to in-person learning in the 20212022 school year, diﬀerent points of views arose. According to a poll hosted on Instagram asking whether students preferred this year’s school schedule or last year’s, 75% voted in favor of this year’s six classes a day schedule. The results may be no surprise,

as six classes a day have been how most have been taking their classes for years. Typically students who preferred block schedule days have already gone to schools such as Newbury Park Highschool. Contrary to popular opinion, senior Emma Poﬀ preferred last year’s school schedule over this year’s schedule. “It was really nice to have a balance between personal life and school,” she said, as an overall two hours less spent in school gave more time for students to study inbetween extracurriculars like sports. In addition, with cohort A getting out of class and being done with school for the day at 10:40 am, there was a lot more time to get work done and to study for other classes as opposed to the current normal out time at 1:50. In terms of overall experience, Emma says that this year is “honestly a lot more stressful and isn’t that safe with COVID still around.” With more classes a day than just two, students have to prepare for a larger variety which gives them less time to perfect their mastery in diﬀerent subjects, whilst the prominence of COVID raises safety concerns with the return to in-person learning, increasing the potential for a

person to get sick and to spread it with cramped halls during the passing period. Although there were many pros and cons to the diﬀerent bell schedules, last year’s bell schedule is more viable in the current pandemic situation and is overall better to the learning experience in certain aspects. While it may create issues for subjects such as AP testing for the chopping up of classes in quarters, last year’s schedule provided a lot more free time and eliminated the issue of commuting time which gave students a lot more time to work on what they needed to do. In addition, with only two classes a day, students were able to hone their skills more eﬃciently and focus on topics better instead of having to cram for six a day which could have resulted in information going through one ear and coming out the next. Finally, in a pandemic scenario, last year’s schedule, with the option of online learning, was more safe because it highly reduced the physical contact rate of students which helped lessen the chances of catching and spreading the virus.

“This year it just feels like we have to cram for everything again, we just don’t have enough time to review at home” -Senior Emma Poff

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ENTERTAINMENT

The 2000s and 90s Style Comeback Get ready because the retro 2000s and 90s style is making its comeback of the century. RILEY KEELER

Entertainment

As far as trends coming back, the 90s and Y2k looks are the biggest so far. From baggy clothes to crazy color combos and fun ‘fits, everyone seems to be wearing throwback clothing. Getting started, the gaudy style including anything oversized such as jeans, sweatshirts, or shirts is just what everyone has been wearing. These trends can be seen all over school, Tik Tok or from what celebrities are wearing. Where do people get the ideas, or inspiration for these outfits? Both of these styles were very popular in the 90s, and 2000s, and are now being recognized in a multitude of popular magazines like Vogue, Vanity Fair, and Glamour. “I think it’s a really cool style that allows people to express themselves,” freshman Devyn Grecian said. “I also love how lenient it is and can vary depending on every person.” Also, flared jeans, bootcut jeans, and low-waisted pants are coming in hot, taking over social media. Big content creators are making the best of the y2k and 90s style. Converse shoes are also very popular with this style of clothing, either platformed or regular. A widely seen combo would be low-rise bootcut jeans with a crop top or a sweatshirt. Model Bella Hadid has been seen wearing these styles along with other celebrities, like Rihanna, and Hailey Bieber.

“I really love the styles and trends that came from the 90s,” Junior Tabitha Greene said. “I’m totally stoked that people are kind of recreating it and bringing it back.” Thrifting baggy used clothes is one of the best ways to save money and get trendy styles right now. These outfits have a lot of accessories that go with them, like jewelry, trucker hats, jackets, and light cover ups to add an extra touch. Fun colors and patterns like cheetah print, or polka dots and stripes are on everything nowadays. “I’m happy about this trend comeback because it’s how I’ve dressed since middle school,” Junior Faith Corral said. Everyone has their own creative style they like to show off, and people are getting very comfortable on campus. Seeing celebrities or big content creators make videos, or posts about how they like to dress has definitely inspired people to be more unique with different outfits and creative thinking. The halls of campus are flooded with students wearing futuristic, retro and edgy styles.

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PHOTO » GIOVANNI HERRERA » WITH PERMISSION

PHOTO » JOSELYN AGUERO » WITH PERMISSION

FIT CHECK— students show their PHOTO » JOSELYN AGUERO » WITH PERMISSION

outfits following 90’s and Y2k styles including boot-cut jeans, crop tops, and baggy clothes.

PHOTO » RILEY KEELER » THE LANCER

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ENTERTAINMENT

Streaming Showdown

GRAPHIC » KENDELL FLEMMING» THE LANCER

With “Hulu” making deals and getting more shows every day and with “Netflix” losing shows more rapidly, is it time to say “Hulu” is overtaking “Netflix” as the dominant streaming service? GRIFFIN LESTER

Entertainment Writer

The first point is the properties of both “Hulu” and “Netflix” and how “Hulu” has been acquiring more show and movie properties from studios . In recent years,“Netflix” has been losing and giving up contracts to a lot of its most valuable shows. There has been a surge in television studios creating their own streaming services making “Netflix” lose value according to Thousand Oaks High School students. “I believe “Hulu” has better shows than “Netflix” and I like the plan where you can get live TV. I believe “Hulu” will only improve as time goes on,” freshman, David Crellin said. Due to the surge in new streaming services, “Netflix’s” most popular shows like “The Office” have been taken by newer applications like Peacock and Apple TV. On the flip side,“Hulu” has been making big deals to acquire additional streaming content. Their biggest transaction to occur was with “FX,” another streaming software, with various shows and movies, netting them incredibly popular shows like “American Horror Story’’ and “Pose.” These recent deals have contributed to the Lancer student conversation of “Hulu” dethroning “Netflix.” Nevertheless, there are dedicated “Netflix” fans that still argue that it is the best streaming service. Interest stemming from their unique original shows and movies make many students feel “Netflix” has the superior viewing options. “While Hulu has a vast collection of dramas, “Netflix” has a better-rounded library ranging from “Squid Game” to ‘’The Lorax” which give it diverse options for everyone,” said Freshman, Alex Swanson. Their longevity and popularity as one of the first monthly subscription streaming services allows “Netflix” to produce original films at a higher budget and a more substantial rate. But that being said,

“Hulu” is also increasing their production of quality original content in which they have had chart topping and award-winning shows in the past including as “A Handmaid’s Tale.” Most recently they are producing highly-anticipated originals like “Only Murders In the Building” and “Wu Tang An American Saga.” “Netflix’s” originality still has an edge on most people though due to the vast number of shows and movies to select from. Including a growing section of shows for toddlers, “Netflix” has been known to include shows that spark the interest of all ages. Compared to “Hulu’s” 4,000 shows, “Netflix’s” 15,000 gives subscribers a greater selection to appease all family members during movie night. Even though “Netflix” has more shows than “Hulu’’ by a significant margin, there are other appealing factors about “Hulu,” including the extra features. This includes the package where viewers can get debuted episodes on certain Networks the day after they premiere. And the price of “Hulu” compared to “Netflix” is a difference that has affected the viewership—$6.99 for “Hulu’’ and $8.99 for “Netflix”, both being monthly subscription payments. However, the lowest plan for “Hulu” gives viewers advertisements during each show and the lowest price for “Netflix” does not include advertisements. That may be a draw off for some people but there is a bundle where subscribers can get “Disney+,” ”ESPN+,” and “Hulu” for a considerably reasonable price. So “Hulu” has more deals than “Netflix” does but “Netflix” has little things that make it feel more expansive. Some of these features are the ability to adjust sound to your surround sound speaker, clean and slick autoplay so when hovering over a show or movie it will play a clip or trailer of the selected item. It is clear that “Hulu” is making moves to overtake “Netflix” and become the global dominant streaming service.

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EFFECTS OF FASHION The first-rate clothing items in one’s closet may be in-style, but they aren’t a good look on the environment. Fashion trends in the media influence the growth of the high quality clothing industry which puts certain unfriendly toxins into the environment.

MOLLY NORTON KAI TRIPP-BULLOUGH

Infocus Editor Staff Writer

For students, what trends are happening and what clothes are “in” play a big part in the overall schooling experience. While participating in these trends creates a way to feel a sense of community, like most things, there is another side to shopping trends: the fast fashion industry. The environment is the main factor that is affected by our fast fashion shopping habits. About 35% of the microplastics in the ocean are due to the plastic microfibers found in common fabrics used for many of our clothes from heavy coats, down to our jeans. These fabrics include polyester, cotton, rayon (also known as viscose), nylon, and acrylic (turn to the next couple pages for an in-depth graphic, with alternatives). Most of these harmful fabrics take up to 200 years until they start degrading, but when they do eventually break, the fibers create a toxic substance that eventually cycles back through the food chain, to us humans. Their main path of entry goes through our washing machines as these microplastics are released in the wash, but this can be limited with the help of washbags, which can be found for as cheap as five dollars on the Eco Roots website. These contraptions will help catch the harmful toxins from clothing before they can make it into our oceans. Speaking of water, not only does our ocean water become contaminated, the processes used to create most of these fabrics use excessive amounts of water. It takes around 3,000 liters of water to produce one single cotton shirt. Not to mention, the excessive water from these factories may be subject to entering our oceans, further contaminating them; however, what is done with the wastewater depends entirely on the environmental regulations of the country these factories are in. One may think, “why can’t we just treat the water to become safe again for drinking?”. Unfortunately, the wastewater from these fabrics is extremely toxic, so much so that the water is not able to be recovered for other purposes. On top of the fashion industry’s processes contributing to our current environmental crisis, our habits as consumers matter as well. Obviously, this does not mean we have to slash our engagement in shopping or partaking in trends completely, but regulating how much we purchase is important as 57% of discarded clothing ends up in our landfills; and as we’ve learned, these fabrics take a long time to biodegrade if they do at all. Also, when these landfills are filled to their limit, the contents are incinerated which causes dangers for those in nearby communities because of the produced toxins and poisonous toxins. Even new filters created to catch this dangerous pollution still leave some behind. “Increasing carbon emissions means you’re increasing the greenhouse gases, which means you’re changing climate essentially.” Mrs. Farrell said, “Global climate change, new increased greenhouse gases, you’re increasing heat trapping gases, and so

more heat gets trapped and the global temperature rises.” We have seen a rise in presumption during the pandemic, as teens spent copious amounts of time on Tik Tok, so trends were right at students’ fingertips. Trends are natural and will always occur, and it is possible to consciously participate. The main way we can combat overconsumption is to wear our clothes for as long as possible and try to not buy clothes for a single-use and throw them away, and if a piece of clothing no longer fits or needs to be thrown out, instead donate to a local thrift shop or homeless shelter. So, how can these factors be dealt with as an average consumer? Well, understanding what is and isn’t a sustainable fabric is one way to help be mindful when buying clothing. Some alternative fabrics include organic/recycled cotton, organic hemp, organic linen, and recycled polyester. Also, to avoid the process of looking at each piece of clothing to check for the fabrics used, brands are approved by Eco-Stylist, a program that puts brands through rigorous processes to see if they are 50% or more sustainable. Their website has a fully-approved list of their deemed sustainable brands based on their regulations. Thrifting at a local vintage shop or Goodwill is another alternative. Fun fashion options can still be found in non-mainstream stores. “I thrift because I love unique pieces.” senior and thrifter Paige Carpenter said, “I love wearing thrifted pieces because they can be so unique.” Taking a green step forward by being wary of what happens to the clothes in a closet plays a bigger role in environmental conservation and preservation than one would think. Buying less high quality clothing and buying more used clothing is a great way to start helping the environment. One problem shopping sustainably is that these sustainable fabrics occasionally come with a cost that not every person or family can afford. This brings up the question of accessibility in sustainable lifestyles. If money is a delicacy, thrifting offers an alternative to practice sustainability and be able to buy new clothes, as well as revamping the current clothes in our closets. Want some jeans with a stripe down the side? Go to a local craft store, buy some fabric, and practice some sewing skills. Have an old flannel, but don’t like wearing it? Try styling it a different way, maybe off the shoulder or tying the ends. Sometimes, little changes to our clothing can make them feel brand-new, which will make a journey to sustainable fashion easier. Also not to mention, splurging on an unsustainable piece of clothing as long as it doesn’t end up in the landfill the next day, is a fine practice to engage in. We are only human, and can only try our best, as the environmental crisis cannot only fall onto the shoulders of the consumer. Large corporations also play a large role in carbon emissions, which is a major and leading role in our current environmental crisis. “I am not as mindful of the fast fashion industry as I should be when practicing sustainability,” senior and Environmental Club president Vivian Jewitt said, “but I definitely want to be.”

Liters of Water For One Pair Of Jeans

Emissions from fashion industry:10

Emissions from human activity:90

Excess fiber:13

Fiber incinerated or disposed in landfill: 87

Wastewater from fabric dyeing and treatment:20

Wastewater from other sources:80

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FAST FASHION ALTERNATIVES

MAPPING THE STORES—(Up) Above is a map of various thrift stores and second-hand shops in Thousand Oaks.

Is sustainability MAKING CLOTHES LAST LONGER accessible? MOLLY NORTON

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Infocus Editor

One problem shopping sustainably is that these sustainable fabrics occasionally come with a cost that not every person or family can afford. This brings up the question of accessibility in sustainable lifestyles. If money is a delicacy, thrifting offers an alternative to practice sustainability and be able to buy new clothes, as well as revamping the current clothes in our closets. Want some jeans with a stripe down the side? Go to a local craft store, buy some fabric, and practice some sewing skills. Have an old flannel, but don’t like wearing it? Try styling it a different way, maybe off the shoulder or tying the ends. Sometimes, little changes to our clothing can make them feel brand-new, which will make a journey to sustainable fashion easier. Also not to mention, splurging on an unsustainable piece of clothing as long as it doesn’t end up in the landfill the next day, is a fine practice to engage in. We are only human, and can only try our best, as the environmental crisis cannot only fall onto the shoulders of the consumer. Large corporations also play a large role in carbon emissions, which is a leading role in our current environmental crisis. ALL GRAPHICS »NAZO NIAZI » THE LANCER

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FROM DREAM TO DETAIL WITH A DREAM IN MIND, HAYDEN GIVEN MADE A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS IN AUTOMOTIVE DETAILING, MAKING HIS WAY THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REMINGTON BEAUDOIN Business Manager The entrepreneurship program at Thousand Oaks High School, commonly referred to as ETHOS, helps students turn their dreams of owning a business or creating a product into a reality. Senior Hayden Given is one of many TOHS students that were able to create a successful business. Given has a detailing business called 805 Auto Detailing, which is mainly advertised from local sources. “The majority of my clientele comes from customer referrals, my website, and social media. Word of mouth is a huge aspect in this business,” said Given. He has been detailing cars for the past two years, but more recently, Given has been getting his clients through the 805 Auto Detailing website which offers packages, each priced differently depending on the size of the vehicle and the specifics of each package. The company website has a gallery showing previous cars he has detailed. The testimonials on the website describe the experiences and how much his clients like his work. “Hayden has done a wonderful job on my car, leaving nothing and no details undone. I would highly recommend him to anyone who wants a car to look perfect,” said client Bob Martin. He works after school and on the weekends, driving wherever necessary to clean not only the interior, but also the exterior of the vehicles. “I offer a variety of services ranging from basic washes all the way to paint corrections and ceramic coatings,” said Given. “My basic inside and out will take about 2-3 hours on the first time, but bigger jobs such as paint corrections, polishing, and coatings can take more than 30 hours of work.” He found his inspiration for pursuing his dream of having an auto detailing business, in his love for cars and his ability to pay attention to detail. “Due to his incredible work ethic and desire for perfection, Hayden knew he would make a positive impact, not only on the car itself, but also on his clients,” the 805 Auto Detailing website.

His parents, along with his friends are supportive of his decision to pursue 805 Auto Detailing and chase his dreams of owning a business. “My family is very supportive of me and my detailing business. I have put a lot of hard work and time into building my business and am very thankful for how much it has grown,” said Given. He has kept the 805 Auto Detailing Instagram account up to date, posting current projects to the account and adding photos to his story to put into the highlight reels. When the clients mention 805 Auto Detailing or Given when he details their cars, he reposts them onto his story. Most of his work is documented and available to see on Instagram. Some include his work on automotive detailing other than cars like boats and oﬀ highway vehicles. In creating this business with the help of ETHOS, the reality of becoming a business owner has kept Given on his toes, but with the occasional help from his friends and peers, he is able to detail the cars of his dreams, and make a proﬁt, while feeling his achievement sink in at the same time. With his dreams and passions in mind, Given has successfully created a business with the support of friends and family, which he hopes to pursue after high school.

SPARKLING RIDES— Most work done by Given has been featured on either the 805 Auto Detailing instagram through posts and highlights, or the website, showing the dedication and attention to detail needed for his rigorous business.

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If you had three wishes what would they be? If I had three wishes I’d wish for a million more wishes obviously, a billion dollars, and to not procrastinate on homework.

TAMYA ESCOVEDO

I would rather be invisible for a day, you know, to see what people think about me, talk about me, you know, to see what’s up.

DAVID CASTROENA

If given the chance would you rather be invisible for a day or have the ability of flight? And what would you do?

MILLER GLAUBKE

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What’s the weirdest thing you have in your fridge that you oddly like? It’s definitely the ranch dressing from Wingstop, the only acceptable ranch in this world.

EVERY LANCER HAS A STORY In 8th grade I was a host for the talent show and I had to up and say something unscripted because my teacher wanted me to.

TRESSA KVARDA

What is the cringiest thing you have ever done that still keeps you up at night?

I like cuffed jeans, I like tucking my shirts in with a cute belt, I like shortsleeves. Whatever I see on those quirky Instagram accounts where they post outfits, I usually buy a fake knock-off version, if that’s cheaper.

LAUREN SMITH

How do you describe your clothing style?

BRADLEY HIETE

Every Lancer Has a Story is a reoccurring feature in the Lancer about students who are selected on campus at different times and places. Each student is asked a different question about their unique life experiences.

What is the most unique thing about yourself? The most unique thing about myself would definitely be that I am double jointed in my pinky and I like to pop it out. I love freaking people out with my special pinky.

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MAJOR DIRECTION The Majors program allows students to gain information about career paths and to meet professionals in the industry through field trips and guest speakers. ALEX AGUILAR

Feature Writer

The Majors program at Thousand Oaks High School has a unique way of focusing on students’ ideas for careers after high school. Many of these majors are majors that are common in colleges. Many students enter the program only thinking about the graduation credits or how it will look on their college applications, and come out with a career, but come out with an idea on what they want to study in college. Students in the Majors program such as Sydney Miller (Animal, Nature, Agriculture Science), Jasmine Segal and Erin Sullivan (Health and Science), and Brycen Jermagian (Engineering) joined to be able to see all the possible career paths and options available. One of the primary choices for students joining the program is health, which helps them pursue a career of being a doctor or a nurse. Lunchtime meetings are an important step of the Majors program, as the students who attend get the opportunity to listen to guest speakers and professionals. The guest speakers help inform and educate the students on their field of work. They can also give insight onto the struggles and interests of the field of work. This can be clear when a Scientist Spoke at one of the Health and Science meetings. These meetings can also inspire these students to pursue these lines of work. “What inspired me were the guest speakers,” sophomore Jasmine Segal said. “For example, someone from Pfizer came in and talked about her expertise and role as a researcher analyzer.” It also helps to give more perspectives on potential career options. “I enjoy that it broadens my perspectives of careers in the health science field,” Erin Sullivan said. “I have a better idea of how diverse the health field is, which is good because when people think health science all

Majors available at the start of the year

they think is doctors and nurses.” Majors is a 3-year program. Requiring that a student must complete 30 hours of internships or work shadows before April of a student’s senior year, as well as an end-of-year project all three years. These projects have a wide range of variety, including research on the colleges of interest that offer the major a student wants to study, interviews of people in a field of interest, or a career path plan. The Majors program not only help students research aspects of the chosen field, it also allows them to learn about new jobs. “I joined in pursuit of knowledge,” junior Brycen Jermagian said. “I want to know more about what my Major (engineering) actually is and if it’s something I want to do.” The Majors program is also a great way to discover new careers. This doesn’t only apply to the field of work, it also allows students to find new interests in different majors or new types of jobs. “Sometimes you have an idea of what a certain field of work is like,” Jermagian said. “But then once you start attending meetings and such you realize it’s something you thought was boring at first but is now interesting or something you believed was super fun and now you realize maybe you like something else more now.” The Majors program offers a unique and beneficial experience to students, and can help them find a career in life. The program also allows students that complete it to graduate with a cord worn at graduation. The Majors Program is available to freshmen and sophomores, to earn the cord, but students may also join as juniors. Majors meet once every month. Even students not in the program can come and engage in activities. Guest speakers dates and classroom details are posted in the glass case outside the library’s K-wing.

MAJOR EXPERIENCE—Horses, dressed in unicorn magic, help bring dreams alive for riders at All in Stride Equine Therapy Ranch at Rancho Potrero. (Below) Junior Health Science Major Erin Sullivan. PHOTO » SYDNEY MILLER » WITH PERMISSON

ABC Animal, Natural, and Agriculture Science Architecture,Building,Construction Business Business/Data Science Education Engineering & Design Engineering & Design Fashion & Interior Film/TV Production Health Science Human Services/Public Policy IT/Robotics Legal & Government Manufacturing Performing arts Video Game Design Writing PHOTO » ERIN SULLIVAN » WITH PERMISSION

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A Classic Comeback VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE—Kendall Ribbers proudly waves out the window of her long-awaited dream car. PHOTO » KENDALL RIBBERS »WITH PERMISSION

Senior Kendall Ribbers talks about how she discovered her dream car from a garage just up the street from her. Her special car continuously turns heads and receives opinions. She talks about the pros and cons to owning such an original and historical automobile. SARA GUY

Staff Writer

Between the Hondas, Jeeps, and Priuses that crowd the school parking lot, classic cars are hard to come by. One of these stand-out rides on campus is a blue and white 1964 Volkswagen Beetle, driven and owned by senior Kendall Ribbers. Compared to newly manufactured cars, finding a classic car requires more patience and research. After a painstaking search leading up to late 2018, Ribbers discovered her dream car in an unexpected place. “I looked for years up and down the coast when traveling, and after getting back from a big trip, my dad talked to a neighbor up the street about our hunt,” Ribbers said. “He had one sitting in his garage that’s been there for about 30 years.” Not only is the car an appealing sight, but it serves as a bonding experience for Ribbers and her father. “The car gave me and my dad a project to do together,” Ribbers said. While fixing up the car with her father added to her knowledge of the inner workings of automobiles, the wisdom gained from the experience will last a lifetime. “The car in ways made me realize a lot of things,” Ribbers said. “Life is like a puzzle, and the puzzle pieces fit together as time goes by. It’s like it was all meant to happen, and finding the car was one of the puzzle pieces to my life.” The back story to this car makes it a significant aspect in Ribbers’ life, and the impact goes beyond the garage.

“[I get] head turns from passing cars driving on the roads, and little kids pointing and staring when passing by,” Ribbers said. “Even thumbs up from old guys nodding with approval.” If on the hunt for a vintage treasure like Ribbers’ beetle, it’s important to look in unexpected places. “If you’re looking for a classic car, they can be anywhere. Even in a garage on your road,” Ribbers said. A piece of the classics can be found in the most nearby and of relevant places. These classics also seem to have funny little quirks to their inner workings. “When first starting the car we were able to use a butter knife as the ignition key. The previous owner showed us,” Ribbers said. The car’s history also seems to, at times, be a problem for the present. “[Finding] parts for replacements are a pain, along with trying to find parts that are quality,” Ribbers said. Against all odds, Ribbers uses her car to show off her true identity. The Volkswagen has given Ribbers a valuable experience and has added an element of vintage classic to her everyday routine.

1964 INTERIOR—The 1964 interior is in great condition in spite of its outdated production. Ribbers has recently added in a brand new dashboard and steering wheel.

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A PROUD PRANCE TO START After seven years with two horses, junior Lily Perlmutter spends more than four days a week playing with, riding, and caring for her horses. Although the time and effort it takes to raise a horse is no small feat, the treasured experiences with her animals make the hard days worth it. MADELINE CONVY

Features Editor

For seven years, junior Lily Perlmutter has loved and cared for two horses that have since become a part of her family. With multiple visits a week and a detailed care regime, her horses have taken up a large portion of her life. “My typical routine is to visit them around four to ﬁve times a week and turn them out to let them stretch their legs and play,” Perlmutter said. Her next steps include brushing them down and saddling them to ride on a trail next to the barn she boards them at. As they ﬁnish up, the horses are taken back to the stalls, untacked, and are brushed down again. The last but most crucial step in the process is giving the animals their supplements. “My horses have had a huge impact on my life because they are very therapeutic for me,” Perlmutter said. “When I’m having a rough day and just need to do something fun, I go visit my horses.”

Not only do horses add excitement to a daily routine, but they are proven to increase overall mood. According to Psychology Today, horses are sensitive to emotional energies, meaning they can often sense what humans are feeling and become a calming companion. In Perlmutter’s case, her quality time spent with horses have made for an unbreakable bond. “They have been in my life for quite some time now and are like another branch of my family,” Perlmutter said. As horses can act as both pets and transportation, it is not uncommon for equestrians and horses to be seen trotting through Thousand Oaks. “I have gone on lots of fun adventures with my horses, but the ﬁrst one that comes to mind is when my friend and I took them through a Carl’s Jr. drive through,” Perlmutter said. “It was really fun.” While owning horses is an experience like no other, it takes time and eﬀort that most teenagers aren’t willing to put in. Perlmutter, however, doesn’t take any time with her horses for granted.

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Girls and Boys Lacrosse teams search for coaches with spring season approaching and consider merging with Westlake Lacrosse Team

“If Coach [Martin] does Actually initate a season then I would love to play.”

“Girls Lacrosse is still a growing sport on the West Coast.” —senior ANNA RICKETTS

—junior HENRY JOHNSON

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BODEN ADEMA

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Thousand Oaks girls varsity lacrosse played a total of four games and had a record of one win and three losses last year. The Thousand Oaks girls varsity lacrosse team played two games against the Westlake girls varsity lacrosse team and one of them which they won. Thousand Oaks Girls varsity lacrosse team has also considered merging with Westlake in order to play this season. Westlake girls varsity team won a total of six games and lost a total of eleven games last season. “I know that our athletic director is working very hard to find a coach and all I can do is hope,” Senior Anna Ricketts said. Ricketts started playing in 2018 as a freshman and still wants to continue playing. Although Ricketts and the rest of the lacrosse team have not been able to practice with the official high school team, she has been able to stay in shape through club practices. “I have been playing club for several years. It is a much more competitive level and I enjoy being able to play year round and travel with my team,” Ricketts said. Last season’s girls varsity coach was Anthony Estrada and is an experienced lacrosse coach but he has now stepped down from his position as head coach. “He was very informed of lacrosse and I enjoyed him throughout high school,” Ricketts said. Coach Estrada coached the girls varsity lacrosse team from 2018-2020. Girls varsity Lacrosse has not had the chance to practice since last year’s spring season but nevertheless Anna has been able to play lacrosse through lacrosse clubs. The girls varsity lacrosse team continues the search to find a way to continue the sport through clubs merging with Westlake and a possible new coach.

(Below) Thousand Oaks High School Girls Varsity Senior Anna Ricketts lunges for ball in club game.

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Players are looking for a new coach and are now considering merging the Thousand Oaks High School lacrosse team with the Westlake High School lacrosse team. Although the Westlake and Thousand Oaks teams have competed in the past, they want to come together to practice and play. Even though the lacrosse team is considering joining with the Westlake lacrosse team; they still are looking for a new coach nevertheless. Last year the boys varsity team had an overall record of three wins and twelve losses. Last year’s boys varsity head coach Lance Martin and girls varsity head coach Anthony Estrada have since left.. COVID-19 has prevented the team from practicing and staying in shape for the team. The last practice they have not had the chance to practice since last season. “There are plenty of coaches out there but I want one that will get the team in the condition that it used to be in,” Junior Zander Garcia said. The boys lacrosse team has not practiced at all since last year’s season. When asked about last year’s coaching, Garcia discussed how Coach Martin was more of a practice and game coach, but the strategy was up to the assistant. “Our assistant coach made all the plays,” Garcia said. Last spring season boys varsity lacrosse participated in ﬁfteen games and practiced regularly. Although the team only won three games they still were able to participate in the season. Westlake boys varsity lacrosse team had a record of seventeen wins and two losses and won against Thousand Oaks boys varsity lacrosse team 20-3 on May 13. Depending on the merging with Westlake, the boys lacrosse team may or may not have a season.

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team did well this season and what is something they struggled with?

Coach Yabu:

“Something I though that our team did well this season is repsond to adversity. We did a solid job of finding ways to grow through hard experiences...Football is a game of struggle. Some days we struggled with completeing difficult workouts, other days we struggled with fatugue or a long school day, and of course times during games where we would struggle through various challenges.”

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star athlete of your team that people should keep an eye on?

Coach Yabu:

“There’s tons of good athletes on that team! Chase Martin is a Junior Linebacker who I feel like has the potential to be great. I sure hope he has a big off-season.”

THE LANCER: What is your favorite moment or highlight of the season?

Coach Yabu:

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“If I had to choose one, I would say our win against Agoura was the best feeling I personally had this season. I felt like that game was goig to decide the destiny of our team’s spirit. The feeling of that win is something that I’ll never forget.”

THE LANCER: What was your team’s best game and why?

Coach Yabu:

“I think our team’s best performance was against Oak Park. I thought that was the most complete game that we played.”

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ON THE RUN —Junior linebacker Chase Martin sprints to the endzone during the Newbury Park Panthers vs Thousand Oaks Lancers 20-19 victory in the Conejo Classic game.

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Learning with Butterflies Mrs. Farrell’s AP Environmental Science class is using a different type of study tool to fully understand our ecosystems: painted lady butterflies.

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MOLLY NORTON

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As a part of their unit on ecosystems and trophic levels, Mrs. Farrell’s AP Environmental Science students, are working on a lab where they raise painted-lady butterflies from the caterpillar stage to full-grown butterflies. The students received their painted-lady caterpillars and have watched them grow while keeping their enclosures clean and providing crushed-up mallow plants as their source of food. “Do you remember driving around and hitting all those butterflies? Yeah, same ones. We’re adding back to the population,” Farrell said. Besides observing and caring for the insects, who have affectionately been named everything from Silkie to Herbert to Garf, students also take calculations as they grow. The last day of measurements will be on the fourth day of the chrysalis stage, then they turn into butterflies to be released. “It may be a little tedious, but has been a good learning experience,” junior Angela Maiorca said.

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In their unit on studying trophic levels and the role organisms play in our ecosystems, the butterflies serve as a tool to help the students understand the importance every living thing plays in our environment. By measuring the changes in the butterflies mass and the mass of the mallow it was given at the start of the lab, students observe the transfer of biomass. “The purpose of this class, besides passing the AP test, is to learn about [the environment]. Learning about how we affect the environment, the good or the bad, what the problems are, what the solutions are,” Farrell said, “[we] try to do as many hands-on labs as possible, to try to make this class as fun as possible.” Hands-on learning is a large part of understanding the science and being able to comprehend the topic. “I was excited to get to raise my own caterpillar and this has probably been my favorite lab that we’ve done,” junior MaKenzie Roberts said. At the moment, the caterpillars are in cocoons, but soon they will turn into butterflies and the students will release them.

(below) the caterpillars were weighed every day as they ate the centimeter of crushed up mallow for each of them.

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