The Live Wire: Volume 2 Issue 3 by The Liberty Live Wire

The Live Wire LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL 1400 DUBUQUE STREET NE NORTH LIBERTY. IOWA. 52317 VOLUME 2 ISSUE 3 MAY 2019

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Dear readers, As AP tests are behind us and finals come to a close, summer is getting closer with each day. Seniors, you’re finally done and out of here. Good luck with the next chapter of your lives! Freshman, you’ve made it through your first year of high school, congrats! Juniors, what’s widely considered to be the hardest year of high school is over! As for sophomores, you are now finally upperclassmen! In this issue, be sure to pay attention to the articles to compete in a scavenger hunt on the back for a chance to win some prizes. With a lot of talk about ways to help reduce waste, see how living a zero/ minimal waste lifestyle can help spark a change in the community to improve the environment. The Live Wire has started a new continual advice column, Dear Tea (pg 46). If you’re ever in need of advice, submit your questions through Liberty Journalism’s Instagram or Twitter DM’s for a chance to be featured. We also want to thank all of our sponsors and readers for the continued support as the Liberty Journalism program builds. Another way to support our program is to buy a 20182019 yearbook. You can order until the last day of school and they cost $75. See Mrs. Cunningham in room H012 for details. Yours truly,

Grace Brusegaard

MEET THE STAFF

Kaylee Berns reporter

Lauren De Young reporter

Tessa Miller social media chair

Grace Brusegaard editor-in-chief

Kaylee Deisbeck social media chair

Abby Fowler copy editor

Razan Karar design editor

Piper Koski managing editor

Hannah Siems reporter

Carley Spading reporter

Haley Wojo business manager

STUDENT INTEREST 04 04 - INVESTIGATING INFIDELITY 06 - SPRING SPORTS 08 - SUMMER DAZE 10 - SENIOR CONFESSIONS

NEWS 17- PHASE THREE

20 - GOING WASTELESS 24 - DEPARTING TEACHERS

FEATURE

30 - KEEPING IT COVERED 34 - LIBERTYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LEGION 36 - WHEN IN DOUBT, WORK OUT

C O N T E N TS

38 - SHIFTING BOUNDARIES

ENTERTAINMENT

42 - STUDYING IN STYLE 44 - FRIEND-CATION 46 - DEAR TEA 51 - TEACHER QUOTES FRONT COVER DESIGN BY GRACE BRUSEGAARD

BACK COVER DESIGN BY RAZAN KARAR

04 STUDENT INTEREST // THE LIVE WIRE

Investigati Infidelity

Liberty students give their angle on what cheating in a relationship is and what it looks like. Infidelity (n) the act or fact of having a romantic or sexual relationship with someone other than one’s husband, wife, or partner.

After doing lots of research, talking to my boyfriend and parents, I have made a clear disWritten By tinction of Kaylee Deisbeck what infidelity is and what it looks like. To me, infidelity is the act of going behind a partners back to engage in a sexual or emotional relationship with someone else. My parents have been married for 29 years. They find that respect and putting yourself in your partner’s shoes can prevent infidelity. My mom blatantly said, “Don’t do it. It will never have good outcomes for either person in the situation.” I personally think that emotional cheating would be harder to deal with. Sure, knowing that your partner kissed or did more physically with someone else will hurt a lot, but nothing would hurt more than knowing your partner talks to and confides in someone else.

Love is great, until it isn’t. Infidelity in a relationship is a serious problem that many couples face, but what exactly does it look like? Does flirting count? How about hiding Snapchats or texts? What about hanging out with someone and your significant other doesn’t know about it? According to Dana Weiser Ph.D. from Women’s Health Magazine, infidelity is a gray area because most people have their own definition of what cheating is and is not. She also added that any type of relationship can experience cheating such as a monogamous (exclusive relationship) or a non-monogamous (open relationship). However this really doesn’t clear up the issue. So how do Liberty students define cheating? “Cheating is technically you going behind your partner’s back and doing other things with someone else that [wasn’t]

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Cheating is technically you going behind behind your partner’s back and doing other things with someone someone else... DeJuan Smith Junior

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made for them, only your partner,” said DeJuan Smith, junior. Smith is currently in a relationship. He has been in a prior relationship where he was cheated on by his partner. Infidelity can come in many forms, both physical and emotional. Both types are equally as harmful. Physical cheating could involve any form of sexual contact such as kissing. This is one of the most common forms of infidelity. Emotional (mental or verbal) infidelity refers to the behavior of one significant other engaging in emotional

MAY 2019 // STUDENT INTEREST 05

90%

75%

Believe passionately kissing someone else is cheating.

51%

68%

Believe sending flirty text messages is cheating.

intimacy with someone else besides their partner. Sometimes it leads to possibility of sexual intimacy in the future. “I think [cheating] can be physical, mental, or verbal. It can be anything from talking to a girl [as more than just] friends or physical cheating,” said Caitlynn Tubbs, sophomore. Tubbs is in an eleventh month relationship with Andre Brandon, junior, and they have a strong relationship. They both agree that cheating can be anything from talking to a different boy or girl as more than friends (emotional cheating), and physically cheating of any form. Infidelity has taken a digital route too. As the internet has become more intertwined in our daily lives, this makes talking online to anyone easier than it used to be. It’s as simple as a direct message on Instagram or Snapchat. Social media sites like Snapchat make it easy to hide conversations or pictures. As soon as a snap is sent, it disappears and cannot be opened again. “Online cheating is a really big

thing at our school because you are hearing ‘oh I’m talking to this guy he goes to this school, we talk on Snapchat,” said Tubbs. Cheating online is normally an emotional affair that can evolve to a physical relationship without even meeting in real life. Social media or dating sites like Tinder are the main sources of these relationships.

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Caitlynn Tubbs Sophomore

Online cheating has the potential of turning into cybersex. Cybersex is using the internet to send sexually explicit messages or images to two or more people. Spending time in front of a screen can take away serious time in a relationship, which can be a red flag for the other partner. “[Whether] it is in a personal relationship or an on-

line relationship, cheating is the same thing, just one is more digital,” said Smith. Tubbs and Smith are both in agreement that defining what cheating is can be difficult. They also concluded that cheating is never okay, but in certain circumstances, partners should consider giving second chances. “I do think people deserve second chances. That isn’t [true] for every case though,” said Tubbs, “If you are in a long term relationship, have been together for a very long time, have created a relationship with your partner’s friends and family, as well as say I love you, second chances are not an option.” Sometimes it takes one time cheating to ruin a relationship. Like Tubbs said, every case of cheating is different and maybe some people can forgive easier than others. Or if cheating has been going on for years rather than a simple flirty text. “If people really try, everyone deserves a second chance, you can really work out things and evaluate what happened. It can recover from it,” said Smith.

06 STUDENT INTEREST // THE LIVE WIRE

COMPILED BY TESSA MILLER & KAYLEE DEISBECK

SPRING SPORTS

Girls Tennis Record: 1-11-0

Coached by James Postman “I like the mental aspects of it, keeping a good mental state is a large contributer to every victory,” - Abby Fowler, junior As of 5/06/19

TENNIS

Abby Fowler, Junior

Boys Soccer Record: 5-6-0

Coached by Ben Watson

Girls Soccer Record: 5-6-0

Coached by Frank Fiordellisi As of 5/06/19

Jordan Barry, Senior

SOCCER

MAY 2019 // STUDENT INTEREST 07 Neely Maurus, Soph

Girls Golf 9 Hole Matches: 5 18 Hole Matches: 3

Coached by Brian Wernimont

“I like being able to be competitive and being able to be with my friends at the same time,” -Neely Maurus, sophomore As of 5/06/19

Rodney Courtney, Soph

“I like being able to go to meets and compete with my friends,” -Rodney Courtney, sophomore “I love meeting new people and the experience is fun,” -Carlie Schroeder, freshman

TRACK & FIELD

08 STUDENT INTEREST// THE LIVE WIRE BY KAYLEE BERNS

SUMMER summer

s summer heat makes an appearance, visiting the water becomes a popular way to cool off. Venturing to a pond, pool, or lake is a great way to enjoy the sun. Many locations in the area allow rentals of water crafts such as canoes, paddle boards, paddle boats, kayaks, and more. If you’re looking for a more daring activity, some places also allow rentals of boats and jet skis. Such places include Lake MacBride Boat Rental Place, Coralville Lake Marina, and Rez Adventures. Braden Haas, junior, goes out on the water almost everyday over the summer. Haas stated that he enjoys salmon skiing, wake surfing, and wakeboarding. “I do all of these [activities] on the Coralville Reservoir,” said Haas. “When it starts to get colder out I try to go to Florida once a year to a place called Orlando Watersports Complex.” A typical weekday on the water consists of Haas and his dad waking up at 5:30 am to go salmon skiing. Later in the day they try and go out for a few more sets around 6:00 pm. On the weekends ,Haas and his whole family go out on the water for the whole day, usually from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.

f you are looking for a good place to eat with a lake view, Bobbers is the place for you. Bobbers is located on the edge of the Coralville Lake. It has an upfront view of the water and a variety of food options and outdoor activities. In addition, bands often perform live music. Other activities available at Bobbers include sitting by a fire, playing sand volleyball, camping, and more. Gabbie Schroeder, freshman, enjoys going to Bobbers so she can play sand volleyball and enjoy some food. Her favorite food to get at Bobbers is chicken with fries. “I like to go to Bobbers on the weekends at night,” said Schroeder. “I typically go with my family and friends.” If you are interested in playing volleyball at Bobbers like Schroeder, they have a summer sand volleyball league. Visit their website for more information on dates, times, and more.

iking is another activity that becomes more popular during the summer months. Biking is a great way to get exercise while enjoying the warm weather. In addition, the scenery on a bike ride can be very relaxing and exciting. There are many different types of trails people can ride on. These trails include roads, bike paths, and dirt trails. Barb Lynn, math teacher, enjoys biking. She typically bikes on the road but occasionally goes on paths. She tries to find roads with light traffic and mostly bikes around North Liberty and the Iowa City area. “I enjoy biking with family and friends, but also enjoy solo biking. Solo biking allows you to fall into your pace and gives you ‘think time’ to let your mind wander and let the miles fly by,” Lynn said.

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great summer activity to enjoy over the weekend is the farmers market. There are many farmers markets across Iowa, including locations at Iowa City, North Liberty, Cedar Rapids, and Des Moines. Each location has its own vendors selling different items. The number of vendors also varies with each location. If you’re looking for the biggest farmers market in the corridor, Cedar Rapids Farmers Market is the place for you. Vendors in Cedar Rapids sell food, crafts, and household items. The Cedar Rapids Farmers Market is located downtown and stretches across many streets. If you’re interested, stop by and enjoy a unique find.

ammocking is a relaxing way to get outside. Hammocks are lightweight, portable, and are sold at a wide range of prices to suit everyone. Many students at Liberty go to Squire Point and hike to find the perfect place to set up their hammock. Once they reach their destination, the setup process begins. Setting up a hammock is a fairly easy task. All it involves is wrapping the straps located at each on of the hammock around tree trunks spaced about 15 feet apart, varying on the hammocks size. Squire Point is the most local area for Liberty students to go hammocking, but City Park and Lake Macbride State Park are also close locations. Students can go hammocking relatively anywhere as long as they have two trees spaced apart just right.

ane’s Dairy, located in Iowa City, is an outdoor ice cream parlor. They have a variety of different flavors, shakes, and toppings. You can either go through the drive-through and place your order or you can walk up to the order window. Dane’s is dog-friendly and has a large outdoor space. They promote a family friendly vibe and provide something to please everyone.

he Iowa State Fair runs this year from August 8 to18. Hosted in downtown Des Moines, the number of attractions at this event are certainly not in short supply. The State Fair offers a myriad of new foods such as apple eggrolls, shrimp corn dogs, and honey Sriracha cheese sticks. In addition, the State Fair offers many free music concerts. Upcoming performances include a concert by Maddie Poppe, season 16 winner of American Idol. Fairgoers are also able to participate in contests such as the Spelling Bee, a Bags Tournament, a Benchpress/Deadlift Competition, a Marvelous Hat Contest, and a Monster Arm Wrestling Championship.

10 STUDENT INTEREST// THE LIVE WIRE

SENIOR

by grace brusegaard & piper koski

confessions have you ever cheated on a test?

hardest year of high school

39%

FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE

19%

39%

JUNIOR

SENIOR

45%

YES

55%

how many classes have you skipped at liberty? fastest youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gone on dubuque street 9-15

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31% 45-55 60-75 24% 35-40 speed in mph 80+ 10%

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3-8

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math

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english

science

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department w/ the best teachers # of clubs/activities involved foreign electives here at liberty language social studies

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30% 0 48% 1-3 16%

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most annoying grade

have you ever snuck out of the house? YES

26%

NO 41%

31%

21%

FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE JUNIOR

74%

7% SENIOR

have you ever had a crush on a teacher? NO 87%

have you ever taken a shower in the locker room?

YES 13%

90%

YES

10%

I was holding in poop for like 2 hours and I didn’t want to go in the nasty school bathrooms so I called my mom to come and pick me up but unfortunately my mom didn’t make it in time so I pooped my pants. My headphones weren’t plugged into my phone so everyone heard my god-awful taste in music. One time I slipped on ice outside the school, then I got up and slipped again. I went to the wrong bathroom...

THIS SURVEY WAS COMPLETED BY

48 SENIORS AT LHS

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s of the 2019-2020 school year, Liberty High will already be over capacity by 100 students. Although plans for phase three of construction weren’t set to be finished for three to four more years, the deadline has been pushed up due to the rapid growth of North Liberty and is set to complete by June 15th, 2020. Liberty’s completion has been split into three phases. The first phase included the building of Liberty, the second phase includes the completion of all sports complexes, and the third phase will include the new classroom additions, a parking lot and a bus barn. The builders initially built Liberty with plans of adding on because 60% of the growth that was occurring in the district

MAY 2019 // NEWS

was above interstate 80, which There will be 13 general encompasses Liberty’s district. education classrooms along The addition will add 21 new with medium sized classrooms classrooms including chemistry that can fit around 15-18 labs, science classrooms, another kids. These classrooms will journalism lab, general education be used for success center, classrooms (for any subject), another study hall room, and “EVERY RESTROOM success center classrooms. [HAS] ITS OWN This will allow more space to DOOR, ALMOST handle the influx of students and allow every teacher to LIKE A CHANGING have their own classroom. ROOM AT A Specifically, they are adding two chemistry labs DEPARTMENT and two regular science STORE. IT WILL BE labs so that there will be MORE PRIVATE PRIVATE.” a total of twelve science SCOTT KIBBY, PRINCIPAL classrooms when complete. The new study hall room will be a little smaller than the one ELL or special education. currently in the building and can be The satellite bus garage has used multi-purposely for specific already started construction grade study halls and meetings. and is located on the eastside of

PHASE 3 Phase three of construction for Liberty High School has plans to build a bus garage, additional parking, classrooms, courtyard, and gender neutral bathrooms. With the growth of North Liberty, the construction has been moved up to be completed in June of 2020 to account for the sudden influx of students.

WRITTEN AND DESIGNED BY GRACE BRUSEGAARD

18 NEWS // THE LIVE WIRE “WHEN YOU WALK OUT YOU WILL BE ON A SORT OF MINI STAGE WITH SOME STEPS DOWN, AND SO WHAT WE THINK IS THIS WILL BE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR OPPORTUNITY SPORTS BANQUETS OR OUTDOOR CONCERTS, OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT SO WE CAN SIT CHAIRS DOWN HERE AND HAVE A STAGE.” SCOTT KIBBY, PRINCIPAL

Liberty, along the academic wings. It will provide buses an area to stay closer to Liberty rather than having to drive the buses from across town in South Riverside. The addition will also provide 8 gender-neutral bathrooms that e a c h have their own door providing privacy. “Every restroom [has] its own

door, almost like a changing room at a department store,” said Scott Kibby, principal. “ It will be more private.” Additionally, they will be adding on a new parking lot that will extend towards the Depot and provide 329 more parking spots. It will mainly be used for large events, rather than student parking during the day since it is closer to some of the new sports complexes. As of now, Liberty’s capacity is 1000 students, but following phase three the occupant number will be at 1500. In anticipation of future growth in North Liberty, mental concepts of phase four are being discussed, although the time and plan are not yet set. Because Liberty will be over capacity by 100 students next year, it will be a lot tighter with more teachers having to share classrooms. There will

also be an increased amount of students in classrooms. This will also be the first year Liberty will have four full class sizes, freshman through senior year. Sophia Doorn, freshman, shares her excitement for the new addition. “I think there will be a lot of benefits to the new addition. It [will] make it a lot faster to travel between [the] H and G hallways.

ADDITIONS

classrooms 2 chemistry 22 general science 1 study hall 13 general education

1 journalism room 3 medium sized

Entrance to Courtyard

G and H Wing Connection

MAY 2019 // NEWS 19 Especially if you have to go back and forth,” said Doorn. “It [will] probably also decrease the amount of traffic in the hallways making them a lot less crowded.” The academic building addition will connect the H and G wing, forming an inner courtyard and creating a square shape. Classroom letters and numbers will continue from each subsequent wing with half being lettered H and the other half G. Created through the addition of the academic wing, the enclosed courtyard will be concrete with a multipurpose stage and outdoor classroom area. The two glass rooms in the academic commons area will each be made smaller as an entrance to the courtyard is created. There will also be benches and raised areas with mulch and shrubs. “When you walk out you will be on a sort of mini stage with some steps down, and so what we think is this will be an opportunity for sports banquets or outdoor

“THE CONSTRUCTION [WILL] BE LOUD, BUT WE HAVE SOME GREAT TEACHERS GREAT AT LIBERTY. THEY CARE ABOUT OUR LEARNING AND [WILL] PROBABLY THINK OF SOME CREATIVE WAYS TO KEEP OUR ATTENTION AND STILL HELP US LEARN THROUGH THE NOISE.” SOPHIA DOORN, 9

concerts, or something like that so we can sit chairs down here and have a stage,” said Kibby. “We call that an outdoor classroom, so this whole outdoor space we

think will be kind of functional.” In order for the construction to be completed by the end of the 2020 school year, the construction workers will have to work during the school day. The construction will most likely affect classrooms at the end of the G and H wings and will be loud for students in those wings throughout the day. “The construction [will] be loud, but we have some great teachers at Liberty,” said Doorn. “They care about our learning and [will] probably think of some creative ways to keep our attention and still help us learn through the noise.” Although the new addition will bring about some challenges at first for students and teachers, once completed the added space will allow Liberty to continue to grow as more students enroll in the following years. “Overall, I think the addition will be a great improvement for Liberty. The pros definitely outweigh the cons,” said Doorn.

Enclosed Courtyard

Full View of Addition

20 FEATURE // THE LIVE WIRE

GOING

WASTELESS

Living a week with the goal of producing as little waste as possible. by abby fowler

t is undeniable that the world has a problem with waste. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American produces about 4.4 lbs of waste a day, or 1,609 lbs per year. And despite being home to only 4.4% of the world’s population, the United States produces 30% of the world’s trash according to a report by Frontier Group. “We operate in a system that assumes there are infinite resources. But, that is the flaw in a linear economy,” wrote Kathryn Kellogg in her eBook A Crash Course in Zero Waste. “We don’t have infinite resources.” In an effort to counteract the world’s wastefulness, some people have adopted a zero waste lifestyle; a lifestyle dedicated to prioritizing environmental sustainability. Despite its name, the zero waste lifestyle doesn’t start and end with a focus on the number zero. It’s about being mindful and focusing on living in the moment, not collecting unneeded items, and making decisions based around sending as little trash to the landfill as possible.

So, how does the zero waste lifestyle work? “Refuse what you do not need. Reduce what you do need. Reuse what you consume. Recycle what you cannot refuse, reduce, or reuse. And compost the rest,” said zero waste author and blogger Bea Johnson in an interview with entertainment website Mashable. Intrigued, I decided to try it out myself. For one week, I sent as little waste to the landfill as possible, and here’s how it went. In preparation for my week, I gathered organic food scraps such as apple cores and banana peels and started a compost pile in the woods outside my house. Composting is the process in which organic waste decays to create a mixture that fertilizes soil. The zero waste lifestyle is reliant on composting, as it is needed to dispose of plastic replacements such as bamboo toothbrushes. Transitioning into zero waste also required me to make a lot of swaps. I used handkerchiefs instead of napkins, a metal straw instead of plastic straws, and tote bags instead

of plastic bags. On the first day of my zero waste week, I proudly packed my lunch using reusable containers and metal silverware. It was only when I arrived at school that I realized my mistake; I had only packed a fork and my main course was soup. While my friend so kindly offered to bring me a plastic spoon from the lunchroom, I had to politely refuse. A critical part of the zero waste lifestyle is thinking and planning ahead, something I clearly needed to get the hang of. As it turns out, eating soup with a fork wasn’t so bad. It became apparent early in the week that the hardest part about being zero waste is not being able to eat convenient foods. Quick-toprepare foods such as individuallyportioned instant coffee packets and microwave breakfast sandwiches are only sold wrapped in plastic. Eliminating convenient foods from my diet forced me to eat healthier. With granola bars and grab-and-go chip bags no longer an option, I ate more unpackaged produce like apples and had to rely on cooking.

MAY 2019 //FEATURE 21 The difficulty of eating out while zero waste ranged from easy to difficult depending on the restaurant. While the only trash I was handed at places like Panera Bread were napkins (which I was easily able to hand back), assemblyline restaurants like Subway rely on the use of paper to prepare one’s food. However, truly environmentally friendly restaurants do exist. Dumpling Darling in Iowa City is a restaurant that makes being zero waste easy. Everything provided for their meals is compostable—the bamboo silverware, the chopsticks, the napkins, and even the plastic cup. I tried my hand at zero waste shopping by going to Stuff Etc, a quality consignment store in Coralville that sells everything from clothes to home items. Although nearly all of their products are barcode-labeled with a sticker, it is still less waste than the original packaging of many products. Consignment and thrift stores help communities reuse what they already have for reduced prices. Truthfully, I wasn’t perfect. I did create trash and give into a little waste-creating temptation. When living in a society in which disposable products are an unavoidable way of life, it seemed

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inevitable that I’d create trash sooner or later. On social media, the zero waste lifestyle has become synonymous with fitting a year’s worth of one’s trash into a tiny jar. I replicated this by putting all of the trash I produced in a plastic container instead of throwing it away. Overall, going zero waste for a week was an enlightening experience. It opened my eyes to how much I throw away in a day and it felt amazing to know that my life was leaving a smaller environmental footprint. Even though I felt good, I couldn’t help but wonder if my lifestyle change was making any difference. This begged the question; how exactly does reducing waste help the environment? Eliminating the use of wasteful items lowers their demand so less is produced. This conserves resources and minimizes pollution that is created by the factories at which they are manufactured. Furthermore, food and yard waste that decomposes in landfills releases methane, a greenhouse gas 28 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Composting this organic matter instead actually removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Multiple places in the US have

OF ALL PLASTIC EVER MADE HAS BEEN MANUFACTURED SINCE THE YEAR 2000 OF PLASTIC IS PACKAGING THAT IS USED JUST ONCE AND THEN DISCARDED

ACCORDING TO ROLAND GEYER FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA

BRING YOUR OWN CUP For those who rely on a caffeine fix in the morning, it may just be second nature to stop by Starbucks, Dunkin, or any other cafe before continuing on with your day. A lot of waste is created by these grab-and-go shops and the solution is as simple as a little planning ahead. Bringing your own cup to coffee places eliminates the need for the coffee shop to provide you with a disposable one. If contributing to sustainability isn’t motivation enough, some coffee shops offer discounts for customers who bring in personal cups. Bringing your own cup will get you a 10 cent discount at Starbucks and iced or hot coffee for 99 cents at Dunkin. My friend and I visited Starbucks to see how accommodating they are to customers who bring their own cups. The barista was enthusiastic and made the process easy, portioning the sizes of our drinks to the size of our cups. Unfortunately, the transaction wasn’t wasteless. The barista wrote our orders down on insulated drinking sleeves that were thrown away after our drinks were prepared. All in all, bringing our own cups still kept plastic out of the landfill. And yes, we did get our discounts.

22 FEATURE // THE LIVE WIRE SHOPPING IN BULK A big part of being zero waste is shopping in the bulk section of the grocery store. The bulk foods aisle consists of dispensers of grains, nuts, sugars, and spices that can be parceled out at any amount. Shoppers can bring their own containers from home to scoop their goods into. This eliminates waste from packaging and makes the products cheaper in turn. On my fourth day being zero waste, I geared up to take a trip to the bulk aisle myself. I brought reusable containers and a tote bag to New Pioneer Food Co-op in Iowa City, a grocery store that takes pride in selling locally sourced and eco-friendly products. I stopped at the cash register to have my containers weighed before making my way into the store. In the aisle, I took note of the product number on each of the dispensers I took from. When checking out, I told the cashier the product number and the weight of the empty containers. He weighed the filled containers, subtracted the container weight, and proceeded to payment. While there was a bit of a learning curve (the first time I went to check out I had forgotten to write down the product number), shopping in the bulk aisle was easy, quick, and wasteless.

adopted zero waste policies. By requiring citizens and businesses to recycle and compost, San Francisco has diverted 80% of usually disposed materials away from landfills and incinerators. While going zero waste is not the end-all-be-all solution for the Earth’s environmental issues, it helps reduce pollution that would otherwise contribute to climate change. According to a report by the United Nations’ scientific panel, the world’s current rate of greenhouse gas emissions will raise the global temperature 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit above pre-industrial levels by the year 2040. This will result in droughts, food shortages, wildfires, and a mass-die off of coral reefs. Emma Dreyer, sophomore, has changed her lifestyle to combat climate change. “I went flexitarian which is semivegetarianism,” said Dreyer. “I don’t eat beef. Cows produce a lot of methane which contributes to climate change, and if you eat less, they produce less, so there’s less methane.” Although Dreyer has been interested in environmental affairs for a couple of years, she’s only recently gotten involved in it. “I went to my mom’s wedding in Punta Cana and we drove around the streets and there was trash everywhere,” said Dreyer. “It really bothered me because it was right by the ocean, and then I’d go swimming and find trash. I started looking into it more, read about it, and I realized we are killing our planet and nobody’s really realizing it.” Abbi Wiese, sophomore, is similarly passionate about the

“EVEN IF IT’S A LITTLE BIT OF A CHANGE, IT’S STILL A CHANGE.” Emma Dreyer environment. “My New Year’s resolution was to not use any plastic straws this year and so far I have been successful,” said Wiese. “I also try and reuse things as many times as possible and try and make sure products and other things I use can be reused.” Some argue that encouraging others to reduce waste is battling the wrong issue, as one person can only change the big picture so much. According to a 2017 report by the CDP, just 100 companies are responsible for 71% of greenhouse gas emissions since 1988. Reducing these emissions would take a lot more than banning plastic straws, an action California took in 2018. While Dreyer agrees that big corporations are the main problem, she believes individuals still can make a difference. “The little actions that you take can [have] smaller effects,” said Dreyer. “Even if it’s a little bit of a change, it’s still a change. And if everybody takes smaller steps, it ends up being a bigger change.” You don’t have to go zero waste to be conscious about your trash output. All it takes is a little bit of effort from every person to make the world a cleaner place.

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SIMPLE WAYS TO Emma Dreyer, sophomore “Reuse all of your binders from over the school years.” “Buy reusable mugs, buy reusable straws, reusable cutlery, just things you can use over and over.” Abbi Wiese, sophomore “Reuse mechanical pencils by buying more lead instead of buying new packs of mechanical pencils.” “Bring [your] own reusable water bottle instead of buying [water] at school and refrain from buying smoothies everyday.”

RECYCLING IS NOT WASTE-FREE Prior to 2018, China had been buying about 40% of the America’s recyclables according to NBC Washington. But last year, the Chinese government placed tight restrictions on imported recyclables in an effort to reduce environmental pollution in China. These new restrictions made it so that recyclables with more than a 0.5% contamination rate are not accepted into their recycling plants. According to trash collecting company Waste Management, the average contamination rate of American recycling is 25%. This high contamination rate

is the result of single stream recycling systems. These are systems in which plastic, glass, and aluminum recyclables are collected together and must be hand-sorted by waste management companies into separate streams. A single dirty aluminum can, scrap of non-recyclable plastic, or handful of broken glass can turn an entire bale of recyclables unusable. Following the importation restrictions, the majority of American recyclables now end up in landfills, are incinerated, or are sent to other recycling plants in

Asia. According to National Public Radio (NPR), exports from the US to Thailand jumped by 7,000% in the year following China’s restrictions. Some countries of which the recyclables are now being sent to are finding it hard to handle. Vietnam and Malaysia are already cutting back plastic imports. Due to the unreliable nature of recycling systems, many zero waste activists consider recycling to be a last resort. Making an effort to reduce recycling contamination by washing and drying your recyclables before putting them in the bin.

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DEPARTING

TEACHERS by lauren de young

ven though Liberty High School has been open for two years, some of its teachers have been teaching a for long time. Retirement is right around the corner for a few. Liberty High is losing three teachers after the 2018-2019 school year, two retiring and the third moving halfway across the country.

KAY NIGG math teacher

With three teachers leaving, the Live Wire explores the reasons behind these decisions and what they’ll miss most about being apart of Liberty. Kay Nigg, math teacher, has been educating students for the past 35 years. Her career in teaching stemmed from a love of learning while in high school. “I’ve always enjoyed school, so [education] was a logical career path for me,” said Nigg. “Now, it’s more the interaction between myself and students and myself and colleagues. Looking back, those relationships would be the number one [aspect] of why I went into teaching.” With as much experience as she has, Nigg said it felt like the right time to retire. “I’ve enjoyed teaching, and in my mind, it’s one career that I wanted to do in my life,” said Nigg. “It was just time. I wanted to retire when I still enjoyed my job, not a year where I’m really frustrated and didn’t enjoy it. I wanted to go out on my own terms.” She hopes that after her retirement students and staff will continue to make Liberty a better place. “I feel that we have a really good student body and really good staff here that [are] going to continue to make Liberty better after I leave. That’s what I would hope they would do,” Nigg said. Kate Jacobson, English teacher,

has been teaching in the Iowa City Community School District since 2001. Her career in education originated from a family legacy of teachers. “I come from a long line of teachers; it’s in my DNA,” Jacobson said. She looks forward to spending time with her family and relaxing. Jacobson’s plans after retirement include “spending quality time with

KATE

JACOBSON english teacher

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my big, crazy family, reading like a real person and not an English teacher, traveling during the offseason, and being caught up in house cleaning, yard work, laundry, and car maintenance all at the same time.”

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IT WAS JUST TIME. I WANTED TO RETIRE WHEN I STILL ENJOYED MY JOB... I WANTED TO GO OUT ON MY OWN TERMS. KAY NIGG math teacher

”

Even with all the relaxation, she will miss all the relationships she’s built

OTHER RETIRING STAFF MARCY WARDENBURG - BUILDING AND PRINCIPAL SECRETARY DIANE DVORAK - NURSE

during her years of teaching. “[I love] working with some pretty awesome people… [but] Dr. Shott won’t have to hide his pistachios anymore,” Jacobson said. Collin Daniels, math teacher, isn’t exactly retiring, but he won’t be in ICCSD or anywhere near Iowa next year. “My wife is a dental student at the University of Iowa,” Daniels said. “She is completing a Pediatric Residency program in Naples, Florida, so we are moving to Florida at the end of the school year.” Daniels accepted a position teaching math at a high school in Florida. What inspired him to teach in the first place was his parents. “I have always been interested in math and enjoyed helping others,” Daniels said. “Both my parents were teachers so I grew up around education. I also enjoy that every day is different and a unique challenge that a lot of professions do not have. Teaching is also very rewarding because of the impact you are able to have.” Like Jacobson and Nigg, he will miss the relationships he’s built over the years. “I have a good relationship with a lot of different people and I hope they feel the same way about me,” Daniels said. “One thing that is really cool

COLLIN DANIELS

math teacher

about Liberty, though, is I will always have a connection with all the staff members and students that helped to open the school. That is something that not many people can say and something I will always remember.”

BY THE THE NUMBERS NUMBERS BY IN THE 2008-09 SCHOOL YEAR,

269,800

TEACHERS LEFT THE

CLASSROOM AND

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2.2% OF 3.4 MILLION

TEACHERS IN THE U.S.

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KEEPING IT COVERED by haley wojo Throughout the last century, school dress codes have continued to be controversial. Many modern dress code rules are not without origin. In the late 1960s and 70s, young men with long hair were sometimes physically attacked by their classmates. As a result, many schools required boys to wear their hair cut to their ears or shorter. In the 1990s, there was a push for dress codes to prevent the promotion of gang-related violence. Northeastern gangs had come into conflict as a result of urban renewal and ethnic migration. The Northwest in the 1990s had more than 17,000 gangs members. Since gang numbers were increasing along with the crime rate, schools were adamant on making sure no drugs, violence, or drug related attire were worn. The gang violence caused dress codes regained popularity. In both of his State of the Union addresses in 1996 and 2000, President Bill Clinton advocated public school uniforms. The number of schools that adopted uniforms is not known, but in California, where they were first mandated, at least 50 schools abandoned their uniform requirements between 2000 and 2002. Clinton’s advocacy for school uniforms and dress codes was very

THE LIBERTY LIVE WIRE DISSECTS DRESS CODES AND WHY THEY ARE CONTROVERSIAL.

unpopular. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, as of the 2007-2008 school year, 16.5% of all the public schools in the United States required students to wear uniforms. In addition, 54% enforce a strict dress code. As dress codes progressively got more strict, controversial problems arose.

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I BELIEVE STUDENTS HAVE THE RIGHT TO EXPRESS THEIR UNIQUE PERSONALITIES.

Nick Moore junior

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School dress codes that merely exclude types of clothing, such as gang colors or provocative attire, tend to be enacted without controversy. Dress codes that require students to wear certain clothes and take away a student’s right to express

what they want are the ones that tend to cause a lot of discussions. “[The] dress code is directly related to first amendment rights which I strongly support. I believe students have the right to express their unique personalities in any way as long as it does not have the potential to be perceived as offensive by any particular demographic,” says Nick Moore, junior. Even though school uniforms and dress codes have been in America for over a hundred years, these codes were first challenged in court in 1969. It was a U.S. Supreme court case called Tinker v. Des Moines, which involved students who were banned by their school district from wearing black armbands to school to protest the Vietnam War. Later cases, such as Palmer v. Waxahachie Independent School District, took a different view. The U.S. Supreme court sided with the school, leaving the dress code unchanged. These cases helped establish clearer guidelines and parameters to keep school dress codes from violating students’ rights to free speech. In more than one case, school dress codes unfairly targeted girls and transgender students more than male students. They sent a message to girls that if they were harassed by boys, it was their fault.

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WHAT NOT TO WEAR

“CLOTHING THAT PROMOTES ANYTHING ILLEGAL, ANY CLOTHING THAT HAS PROFANITY ON IT, LOW CUT TOPS, BARE MIDRIFFS, HOLES OR TEARS IN ANY INAPPROPRIATE PLACES, HATS OR HEAD COVERINGS, AND ANY ACCESSORIES THAT ARE DEEMED UNSAFE ARE PROHIBITED.”

“CLOTHING THAT PROMOTES ANYTHING ILLEGAL, ANY CLOTHING THAT HAS PROFANITY ON IT, LOW RIDING PANTS, HOLE AND TEARS IN ANY INAPPROPRIATE PLACE, HATS, AND ANY ACCESSORIES THAT ARE DEEMED UNSAFE ARE PROHIBITED.”

LIBERTY’S DRESS CODE ACCORDING TO LIBERTY’S STUDENT HANDBOOK

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The District and the Board believe inappropriate student appearance causes material and substantial disruption to the school environment or presents a threat to the health and safety of students, employees and visitors. Students are expected to adhere to standards of cleanliness and dress that are compatible with the requirements of a good learning environment. The standards will be those generally acceptable to the community as appropriate in a school setting. The Board expects students to come to school looking clean and neat, dressed in a manner which is accepted as being in good taste, and consistent with an attitude and atmosphere that is conducive to study and learning. Extreme hairstyle and dress that is unduly immodest, distracting or inappropriate for a school environment will not be allowed. Clothing or other apparel promoting or referring products illegal for use by minors, (i.e. alcohol, tobacco, drugs) and/or clothing displaying obscene material or profanity or referring to inappropriate or prohibited conduct are not allowed. Low riding pants and low cut tops are not acceptable. Bare midriffs will not be acceptable for boys or girls. Clothes with holes or tears in inappropriate places are not acceptable. Hats or any head coverings may not be worn in the building during school time (exceptions will be made for religious or medical reasons). Any accessories deemed unsafe (such as chains or jewelry/accessories with spikes) will not be allowed. While the primary responsibility for appearance lies with the students and their guardians, appearance disruptive to the educational program will not be tolerated. When, in the judgment of a principal, a student’s appearance or mode of dress disrupts the educational process or constitutes a threat to health or safety, the student may be required to make modifications.

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32 FEATURE // THE LIVE WIRE Many felt judged and shamed by the dress codes because a different standard was applied to girls who were more curvy and developed than others. Therefore, the topic of dress codes all over was argued by schools, parents, teachers, and students that felt targeted. “Dress Codes can be controversial if the policy is unfair or overly enforced. It has not been controversial for us here at Liberty,” said Justin Colbert, assistant principal. Jennifer Naughton, guidance counselor, expresses her opinion of the disadvantages of the dress code. “[One disadvantage is] freedom to express what you want to wear. This is all I have and I have to work with what I got scenario. Different body types. Student A wears an outfit and then student B wears the same outfit but it looks different and they might get in trouble,” said Naughton. Each school can create their own dress code, along with each school district, but each state has a policy that schools must follow. The Iowa state dress code policy states, “The board of directors of a school district may adopt, for the district or for an individual school within the district, a dress code

CITY

policy that prohibits students from wearing gang-related or other specific apparel if the board determines that the policy is necessary for the health, safety, or positive educational environment of students and staff in the school environment or for the appropriate discipline and operation of the school. Adoption and enforcement of a dress code policy is not a violation of section 280.22.” Liberty High School has its own dress code policy that is outlined online and in the planners handed out at the beginning of the year. The student dress code outlines what is and is not appropriate at school applying to girls and boys alike. The Iowa City School District is currently working on a district-wide dress code that will be the same for every school. This dress code is not official yet. Naughton thinks it’s necessary to

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LEARNING IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING.

”

Shishonee Hughes,

science teacher

• Clothing that exposes excessive cleavage • Inappropriately short skirts or shorts • Bare midriffs, chests or torsos • Pants, slacks, or shorts worn below the waist • Hats, hoods, stocking caps, and other head coverings are not to be worn during school by male or female students • Clothing or accessories that promote the use of alcohol or drugs • Shoes or sandals are to be worn at all times during school.

have a dress code. “I feel that it’s very popular for schools to have dress codes. So yes [a dress code is needed] to some extent,” said Naughton,“even when you’re in the real world as an adult, there’s still an expectation on what you can wear, such as to work. So to get students ready that there would need to be a dress code.” Shishonee Hughes, a science teacher, agrees with Naughton. “You can make sure everyone is safe and learning. Learning is the most important thing,” said Hughes. Even though most people agree that there should be some type of student dress code, some believe they shouldn’t be as strict. “In my opinion, from what it looks like, [the Liberty dress code is] not strictly enforced,” said Hughes. “And it’s tricky because you don’t want to alienate someone. But, where the issue comes in to play, is that I feel bad for our male teachers when females wear really low cut stuff and you can see their private parts. I mean its really uncomfortable and you wouldn’t want to say anything. I mean I’m really uncomfortable by it. I mean it’s not appropriate and it’s a distraction for working. How we dress says something about us as a person. We need to have some type

WEST

• Clothes that promote the use of alcohol or drugs are prohibited. • Clothing that contains profane, racially biased, or offensive language/pictures, or that include sexually inappropriate references will not be permitted to be worn at school and school activities. • Any clothing or insignia that is deemed offensive, or cause for inciting others will be prohibited from being worn or displayed on school premises. If clothing is deemed disruptive to the educational process, students will be asked to correct the situation.

MAY 2019 //FEATURE 33 of guidelines.” Most staff and students can agree that the dress code is not strictly enforced, which means most can also agree that the dress code is lax. “[The dress code] is extremely lax,” said Colbert. “The dress code is enforced when we are made aware of an issue.” O’Donnell agrees with Colbert. “I feel like the dress we have for the district is pretty lax. I feel like the things that aren’t acceptable to wear once you see the dress code, those are enforced. Other than that its pretty open and the code is lax,” said O’Donnell. Even though the dress code at Liberty is not strictly enforced, that doesn’t mean it is the same throughout the district. “One day, when I was working at West high a couple of years ago, I literally witnessed the principal take a student that was wearing something inappropriate to the office so they could change,” said Hughes. According to Talia Lakrtiz, from Insider, “Women have gotten in trouble for not wearing a bra, or for wearing a bra when the straps are showing. Both collarbones and shoulders have been called ‘too distracting’

for boys in the classroom, and there are more than a few reports of girls being sent home for the clothes chosen for them by a parent.” Lakritz wrote this article online on February 14, 2019. She explicitly outlines that even though these students are violating the dress code, the dress code is outdated and targets woman for the sake of men and their hormones. Girls are being sent home and missing class because of these outdated dress codes. “There’s always something else we can do, like have them change at the school or send them home to change and then come back. The number one thing though is to make sure those kids are in the classroom and learning. I want to keep students in the building. It’s not very belonging if we sent them home for what they were wearing,” said Naughton. Kids are the only ones that have a dress code to follow. It varies for every district of each school but teachers have to wear school appropriate clothing as well. In most cases, schools are taking action because they believe some teachers are dressing inappropriately and creating distractions that could impact student learning. Some teachers, all over the United States,

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I WANT TO KEEP STUDENTS IN THE BUILDING. IT’S NOT VERY BELONGING IF WE SENT THEM HOME FOR WHAT THEY WERE WEARING.

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Jennifer Naughton, guidance counselor

will wear pajamas and shorts to school. Even guidelines might seem easy to follow for teachers, not everyone teaches the same subject. PE teachers have to wear something completely different than what a science teacher had to wear. In the staff handbook, Liberty teachers and staff appearance, “should be a reflection of our belief that teaching is a professional endeavor. While we typically defer to the use of good judgment when considering appropriate professional dress for conducting our work at Liberty High, shorts, t-shirts, and weathered jeans are a few illustrations of dress not appropriate for school.”

According to Today: 34%

Should students have dress codes?

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34 FEATURE // THE LIVE WIRE

WRITTEN AND DESIGNED BY CARLEY SPADING

Liberty Students discuss a future in the Military

Liberty’s Liberty’s Legion Legion P

reparation for life after high school can mean many different things; a college, an apprenticeship, or even a boot camp. Preparing for a future in the military is rigorous, both mentally and physically, and that preparation often starts as early as possible. “Recruit Officer Training Program is what it is for the army… but you can go to college and the military will

pay for you to go to college in the ROTC program, and once you graduate you’ll be an officer just right away in the military,” said Jason Lang, junior. Lang is planning to enter the ROTC once he graduates from high school and enter the military like his father. “For most people it runs in the family, my dad was in the military… the will to serve is always in my family,” said Lang.

Family members are often heavy influencers when it comes to considering a future in the army. Many veterans as well as those currently enlisted come from households with a rich history of service and are willing to pave the way for the next generation. “Most of my family came from military, my cousins are in the naval academy right now, [and] my grandpa was in the

MAY 2019 //FEATURE 35 Marines.” Said Peter Woodward, junior. Woodward currently plans to enlist in the Navy once he graduates, contributing to military construction and charity work. “I just want to serve my country and I just want to help out as I can.” Involvement in the US military can last anywhere from a few months to several decades, and the benefits and connections can last a lifetime. But the risk can often outweigh the rewards, especially for family members in the audience. “My dad [is] on the fence, he’ll support me if I choose to go down that road, but he wouldn’t necessarily want me to. My mom doesn’t want me to.” said Lang. “She has a bad view of the military because her brother was in it and she said that he [would get] beat up.” Plans to join the military includes intense physical and mental preparation, and it includes many challenges. “The ASVAB is the test you have to take to get into the military. Everybody has to take

it you can’t get around it.” said Woodward. ASVAB, which stand for Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery, is a multiple choice test designed to help recruiters determine who and who does not have the potential to be a member of the US Military.“It’s like the ACT but a little more rigorous. “You gotta know your stuff pretty much… if you don’t pass the test there’s no retakes, no retries, it’s just the one time.” said Woodward, “When I have free time I pull out my computer and there are online tests you can take for practice.” Mental and physical fitness are major factors in determining whether or not one is ready for a life in the service, and while there are often no second chances to proving that, there is much support to be found among the students of Liberty High. “There are worries that I have in my mind, but overall I think I have a good support system.” said Lang.

“The will to serve is always in my family” -Jason Lang “I just want to serve my country and I just want to help out as I can.” - Peter Woodward

36 FEATURE // THE LIVE WIRE

When in Doubt,

WORK OUT A

s summer draws closer, students may find themselves planning activities for their three-month vacation. While some students may spend their free time in front of a TV

screen or by the pool, others may want to spend their time in a gym. With a countless number of gyms within and around North Liberty, students will have no problem finding a fun place to work out this

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“What sets NLXF apart from other fitness programs is that every location builds personal relationships in a teamoriented atmosphere where you have the challenge of bettering yourself every day,” said an NLXF employee. “It starts with the diverse workouts, high energy, and the team support from everyone in the program. The leadership of the trainers and the culture of the program will keep this the top fitness program in every community that NLXF is a part of.” With kickboxing, cardio, weights, strong connections, and an encouraging atmosphere, NLXF would be a great fit for new members.

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PERFORMANCE FITNESS

he North Liberty Community Center has a wide range of workout facilities including a swimming pool, weights, aerobic equipment, and gyms. The swimming pool provides an area for people to swim laps

and get a good core workout whereas the weights provided help members build muscle. If swimming or lifting weights is not the kind of workout that will help, trying the aerobic equipment will build endurance, and the open gyms are beneficial for working on specific sports.

The Community Center offers a daily, monthly, or annual pass. Prices can range from $3-5 for a daily pass for the use of the pool, weights and aerobic equipment or open gym. Other options are a monthly facility pass, which costs $1013, and the annual facility pass, which is around $270-405 per person.

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With the ICCSD school boundaries constantly changing, it’s creating unwanted consequences for families such as Hunter White’s.

SHIFTING BOUNDARIES T

he Iowa City Community School District high school boundaries are changing for the 2019-2020 school year. This is being done to create a more diverse student body, specifically for Liberty High School. ICCSD has what is called a “feeder system” in order to put students in different schools. A feeder system is where one class of students is the same throughout elementary, middle, and high school. In other words, schools “feed” into each other by keeping the same students together during the school years before college. But, ICCSD also has district borders

for each school. This feeder system and the boundaries are there to promote socioeconomic diversity. “The new school attendance boundaries are intended to create a more equitable educational experience for all students,” wrote Paul Brennan, author for Little Village Magazine. “But especially for students of lower socioeconomic status, as determined by whether a student qualifies for free or reduced-price lunches, and students classified as English language learners (ELLs).” However, the formation and changing of borders have other

by lauren de young

effects. Many students are having to go to schools that are farther away. According to the current district map, students at Kirkwood Elementary are going to North Central Junior High and Liberty High instead of Northwest Junior High and West High School, which are much closer. “Without Kirkwood students, about 19 percent of Liberty High students would be of low socioeconomic status during the 2019-2020 school year, the first year the school is to have freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors,” Gazette writer Molly Duffy said. “According to district projections, that number jumps to about 29

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MAY 2019 // FEATURE

“IT’S TOUGH TO GET AROUND AND I [STILL] HAVE TO HAVE TIME TO GET MY BROTHER AND SISTER AROUND.” HUNTER WHITE, JUNIOR

percent if Kirkwood students attend the new high school.” An unwanted consequence is that students are being forced to move just to continue going to the same school or send siblings to the same school older students are currently at. With boundaries constantly being adjusted, Hunter White, junior, and his family are moving in order to send his siblings to Liberty High. Since White is going to be a senior next year, the school boundaries aren’t an issue for him because juniors and seniors have the opportunity to open enroll. His brother, however, is an incoming freshman. He currently goes to North Central but would have to be forced to go to West due to the shifting boundaries. “If we moved, [my brother] would be going to Liberty with most of his friends whereas some would be going to West,” White said. “I’m pretty sure a lot of people are going through

the same thing as us [because of boundaries].” Transportation is a huge issue for the White family. If his brother went to West, it would make things a lot harder for their day-to-day lives. “You need easy transportation to get to school,” White said. “I take my brother and sister to school because my mom is not very healthy, and she can’t really do that. I take them to school, and I do baseball and boxing outside of school. It’s tough to get around and I [still] have to have time to get my brother and sister around.” With the district continuously changing borders, the Whites have been increasingly frustrated with the whole process. “At first, they said ‘okay, you and your brother can go to Liberty.’ Then we got a call a few months ago saying that I can stay at Liberty, but my brother has to go to West if we stayed in that house,” White said. “My parents and I were like, make up your mind. It’s [all] very frustrating.” White’s solution to this issue is to have boundaries closer to where people live or open transfer.

HUNTER WHITE AND FAMILY

“I WOULD SAY MAYBE MAKE SOME BOUNDARIES WHERE ANYBODY CAN OPEN TRANSFER.” TRANSFER. HUNTER WHITE, JUNIOR

“I would say maybe make some boundaries where [anybody] can open transfer. For us, we live two minutes away and they’re forcing my brother to go to West… Just make reasonable changes because we live way closer to Liberty than we are [to] West. Between West and Liberty, they can split areas where there are no houses.”

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MAY 2019 //ADS 41

42 ENTERTAINMENT // THE LIVE WIRE

STUDYING IN Style How students express their personality through fashion. by razan karar

BAILEY GREEN, JUNIOR

Junior Bailey Green and sophomore Dilara Guran answer questions about their personal fashion style. How would you describe your style in three words? Outgoing, colorful, and expressive. Aesthetic, comfortable, affordable.

-BG -DG

What/who inspires your fashion style? The artsy style of fashion on Instagram and retro fashion really inspire my outfits.

-BG

I don’t really have anyone I’m -DG inspired by. I just dress how I like to.

How does your style reflect your personality? The creative side of my -BG personality from being an artist sometimes shines through my style. If I’m not in the mood you can -DG definitely tell by my outfit. I would wear some sweatpants and a hoodie and it will usually be dark-colored. When I want to dress up and I feel really happy it will be more colorful. You can also tell that by my outfit.

“

IF I DRESS UP REALLY STYLISH I USUALLY FEEL BETTER ABOUT MYSELF... WHEN I’M HAPPIER WITH THE WAY I LOOK, I’M HAPPIER IN THE WAY I ACT.

” DILARA GURAN, SOPHOMORE

“

YOU SHOULDN’T WEAR A SHIRT BECAUSE PEOPLE AROUND YOU ARE WEARING IT... DRESS [IN] THE BEST [WAY] THAT WILL SHOW YOUR PERSONALITY.

”

YOUR ESSENCE?

FASHION QUIZ: WHICH TREND CAPTURES

MAY 2019 //ENTERTAINMENT 43 will you be 1. How spending your

time this summer? A) looking at memes B) sleeping C) practicing my music D) working

What’s your favorite class?

A) science B) lunch C) history/social studies D) math

app do you Which of these is 5. Which use most? the greatest modern tragedy? A) the death of Harambe A) TikTok B) the death of Vine B) PowerSchool C) non-chronological Instagram C) Twitter feed D) Instagram D) the loss of the iPhone headphone jack.

What grade are you in?

A) freshman B) senior C) sophomore D) junior

How would your friends describe you? A) funny B) smart C) hip D) resourceful

SCORE

CLOUT GOGGLES

MOSTLY As: CLOUT GOGGLES MOSTLY Bs: CROCS AND SOCKS MOSTLY Cs: VINTAGE TEES MOSTLY Ds: FANNY PACKS

You keep up with all the recent trends. You were an avid viner (RIP) and you probably currently own a meme account. You’re the class clown and you proudly own it.

CROCS AND SOCKS

VINTAGE TEES You’re an old soul, and sometimes Charlene Njoroge, wonder if junior you were born into Natalie Cargin, junior the wrong generation. You’re into ageless classics, and your style and music interests are just some of the many things that reflect it.

Even without the socks included, Crocs have made a comeback. Some might call Ethan Benedict, junior you lazy, but you know you’re actually just efficient. “Work smarter, not harder” is your personal mantra.

FANNY PACK Gabriella Aguirre, senior No longer just for family vacations and marathons, fanny packs have become a popular acessory in recent years. Their capabilites perfectly capture your resourcefulness. You are probably the parent of your friend group and always come prepared for all situations.

44ENTERTAINMENT // THE LIVE WIRE

FRIEND-CATION

Going on a vacation with your best friends for a couple of days or for a week can be stressful but memorable. VACATION PACKING LIST

by hannah siems

aking a vacation is fun in and of itself, but to do it with your closest friends is even better. “Researchers found evidence that hanging out with friends can increase the production of oxytocin, the feel-good hormone that our bodies make when we’re happy,” said writer for Explore Website, Melissa Locker. Having friends is scientifically good for your health, but it can be hard to maintain those friendships. People move, jobs change, and kids graduate. The annual Christmas letter or occasional Facebook update doesn’t always suffice. While there is some research showing that distance doesn’t always dampen friendships, it can be hard to balance a busy life and keep up with a long-distance friendships. Despite barriers that may arise, maintaining friendships is important. In a series of studies, psychologist William Chopik from Michigan State University found that in older adults, friendships are a stronger representation of health and happiness than relationships with family members. “Keeping a few really good

friends around can make a world of difference for our health and well-being,” he said. “So, it’s smart to invest in the friendships that make you happiest.” “I’ve never been on [a vacation with friends] but I’m sure [it] would be amazing,” said Maison Allen, junior. “You would get a chance to get to

“

KEEPING A FEW REALLY GOOD FRIENDS AROUND CAN MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE FOR OUR HEALTH AND WELL BEING

”

William Chopik Psychologist at Michigan State University

It’s easy to get carried away when packing, but when suitcase space is limited, you can’t forget to take the essentials. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Toothpaste Toothbrush Floss Mouthwash Deodorant Body wash Shampoo Conditioner Body spray Clothes Shoes Hair brush Sunscreen Face wash Make-up remover Electric adapters Travel Apps Swimsuits Travel pillow Phone chargers First Aid Kit Health Medications

MAY 2019//ENTERTAINMENT45 know [your friends] better than you already do.” “Some of my best memories from high school are from hanging out or spending time with my friends,” said Camber Oldham, junior. Oldham is planning to go on a trip this summer with her friends Maison Allen, Abby Caylor, and Hannah Siems, juniors. They plan to go to Los Angeles, California, and it will cost them about $1,914. There are many advantages to going on a trip with your friends. For one, it isn’t much more expensive than solo traveling. It is usually cheaper, or the same price, to stay at a hotel in your own double room rather than paying for two single beds in a dorm. Traveling with friends may also put your families’ minds at ease knowing there is someone watching your back. Furthermore, traveling with someone you know could increase your confidence and help you feel secure, especially in unfamiliar destinations. Despite these advantages, overall cost could be the deciding factor as to whether or not a vacation happens. Sharing essential travel services can help cut costs. This includes sharing a portable WiFi device or a VPN for Hot-spot users. Eating at restaurants is also a huge expense. To save money with food, cooking your own meals with ingredients from the supermarket is a much cheaper option. With 4,416 cities in the world, there is not shortage of destinations

available. For friends prone to disagreement, it may be hard to

SUMMER SNAPSHOTS

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YOU WOULD GET A CHANCE TO GET TO KNOW [YOUR FRIENDS] BETTER THEN YOU ALREADY DO Maison Allen Junior

One thing Camber Oldham, junior, is looking forward to on this vacation is being able to make lasting memories.

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unanimously decide where to go. One solution to this problem is to find out where everyone would like to go and narrow it down to a few. Alternatively, you can plan your destination around hotspots in the area like events, stores, and restaurants. All in all, going on a vacation with your friends is just one way to maintain friendships. Experiencing new things together helps you form strong bonds with your friends. Whether planning a trip across the world or in a nearby state, never underestimate how much the company of a few close friends can benefit your travel.

One thing Maison Allen, junior, is looking forward to on this vacation is hanging out and becoming close.

One thing Abby Caylor, junior, is looking forward to on this vacation is trying new things and no homework.

46 ENTERTAINMENT // THE LIVE WIRE

? The Liberty Live Wire has started a continual advice column. If you have a question or issue that you want to be responded to for our next issue, you can attach them through our social media platforms, or through surveys the staff will be executing in the future.

@BOLTSBOOK @LIBERTYLIGHTNINGJOURNALISM

Tea,

DEAR

ADVICE COLUMN

This advice column is written exclusively for Liberty High students who are looking for answers and advice that could potentially be helpful to others with similar problems. The student’s and writer’s identities are kept secret to produce the most honest questions and answers.

QUESTIONS & ADVICE...

I’ve been so consumed with school and sports lately that I no longer can find time for my passions. How do I restore balance in my life?

I encourage you to focus on time management. Make sure to put aside time for self-care. Also, remember towards the end of the school year seems to be a more stressful time than usual. Even though you feel overwhelmed now, this season of life will pass. Keep your head up and know that summer is coming!

MAY 2019 //ENTERTAINMENT 47

How can I make time for homework? I work every day, go to sports right after that, then take my siblings places. By the time I am home it is 11:00 pm. What should I do?

Use your time wisely and make time for the things you prioritize. This is a difficult situation, and I would suggest talking to someone you trust or a school counselor. Consider focusing on things that are most important. Summer’s around the corner, so stay focused.

My friend asked to copy off my assignment, but this happens regularly. I don’t want to offend them but I don’t want them to copy off me again. What should I do?

A Be honest with them. If they are truly your friend then they will accept your concerns. Your homework belongs to you. If it really is a problem, there are always other ways to complete the assignment so don’t feel so guilty turning them down. Plus, it will encourage them to do it themselves.

I feel homesick. I’m tired here and I just want to go back home but I can’t. I can’t escape from my past mistakes. It just takes away my joy. Any suggestions?

If you can’t do anything about your current living situation, make the best of it! I encourage you to find friends here and maybe it will make the time go faster. Find the things that are good in your day and appreciate them for what they are. Stay away from dwelling on the past and the mistakes you might have made. You can learn from your mistakes the best you can, but it might put a damper on your mood. Consider talking to a school counselor. Enjoy your life for what it is right now and know that you won’t be here forever, home will come eventually.

At lunch, I spilled mustard on my white shirt. How do I get it out?

AGet as much mustard off the shirt with a napkin as you can, and rinse with cold water. Use stain remover or bleach when you wash it.

How can students be respectful to the teachers and their classmates?

Everyone should respect others. If you respect them, usually it’s reciprocated. Remind them that they are here for their own education. I also don’t want to sound like a broken record, but if they follow the B.O.L.T.S. matrix I think they would be set. It’s put in place for a reason!

48 ENTERTAINMENT // THE LIVE WIRE How do I get involved in sports?

At Liberty, it’s pretty easy to join any sport you’re interested in. I would encourage looking up on the ICCSD website when tryouts are or the first day of practice. Maybe someone you know who is involved and they can tell you what you need to know. Make sure you start looking into it sooner than later; you would be surprised that most sports start earlier than you expect. Coaches are very understanding and will most likely love that you’re interested, so don’t be scared to contact them with any questions.

How do I get asked to prom being an underclassman?

By the time you’re reading this, prom will sadly be over. But for next year, to all the current freshman, make lots of upperclassman friends! Hopefully one will find you date material. You can also attend prom with upperclassmen friends instead of a date. Put yourself out there, but if you don’t get asked, don’t worry. Your time will come.

How do I inspire my classmates to take their classes more seriously? They are really annoying me with all of their complaining and whining about getting work assigned to them.

At the end of the year, many students become less motivated. Summer is right around the corner and students are slacking. Encourage them the best you can by giving them homework help and positive feedback, but ultimately their education is their journey and they have to care about themselves. I would suggest telling your teacher too because they can offer valuable help. As for the complaining, try tuning it out.

Why do we only have Liberty Time on two days?

Having Liberty Time every day would shorten class periods. Administration doesn’t want to sacrifice class time any more than we should. Teachers value that time very much and don’t want to take any more time away than they have to. Sacrificing too much class time would also lead to the school year running into the summer.

I have a steady job with good pay but I can’t seem to save my money. Any tips?

Start by putting away money that you don’t need. Save it for later where it’s harder to access. If you go out with friends, consider going for the cheaper option, or suggest to your friends something to do that doesn’t require spending money. Know the difference between want and need; you might want something but not need it, and your goal is to save your money and not spend it!

MAY 2019 //ENTERTAINMENT 49

How do I tell theater kids that they don’t need to sing in the hallways?

Unfortunately, I have an answer you probably don’t want to hear. The hallways are an open place and kids usually say (or sing) whatever they want. Hopefully they will read this and take your question into consideration.

There is a really toxic person on a team I play with. This person makes others cry because he is rude and puts people down. We’ve tried talking to him about how he treats people but he doesn’t see a problem. How should I handle this or move forward?

What do I do if my boyfriend is cheating on me?

If you don’t know for a fact that it’s true, be honest with how you feel and what you’ve heard. Have open communication and voice your concerns! Until you know for certain that he is not being loyal, I would hold off on accusing him of anything. If it was me, I would listen to his story and depending on his honesty, consider ending the relationship. No one deserves to be cheated on! Head over to the article we have on cheating to read more about it on pages 1 and 2.

Q How do I get a mans?

I want to start out by saying that you don’t need a “mans”. High schoolers put a lot of pressure on this, and while dating may be fun, don’t let it bring you down. Now that I’ve said that, make sure you put yourself out there. Making friends is the best way to meet your match. Remember to be yourself and have an open mind. Once you do that, someone will see how amazing you are!

You should tell your coach or someone in authority. They will know how to handle this person in an appropriate way, keeping the situation small. If you don’t feel comfortable, I would suggest also talking to your parents or guardian, and they could talk to your coach. Don’t let this person affect how you feel or how you play, see this as a challenge that you could get better from. Stay positive and encouraging! There’s no benefit in starting drama to make the situation worse.

My boyfriend always wants me to be with him and won’t let me hang out with my friends, what should I do?

Let him know how you are feeling, tell him that if your relationship is for the long haul, you’re going to have to be considerate of each other’s needs and feelings. Your social life is a huge part of high school and he needs to understand that. If the problem gets out of hand, don’t be afraid to consider ending the relationship. Make sure you don’t ignore him either, life is about balancing your relationships, he may just want to spend time with you!

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SAY WHAT!? Teachers just say the craziest things sometimes. Can you match each teacher to their quote?

A RYAN ARP BAND

1. No yeah, groovy.

JENIFER SECRIST SCIENCE 2. I feel lethargic, kind of like a big turd.

3. Not quite that ‘lit’, as the kids would say.

C NATHAN OSWALD SCIENCE

D JENNY SAYLOR ART

4. You’re a little messy, but that’s kind of how I look every day.

E 5. Where are your eggs?

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LIVE WIRE SCAVENGER HUNT Find the answers to these questions in this issue of the Live Wire or in our website thelibertylivewire.com. Return completed sheets to room H012 for a chance to win a Heyn’s ice cream gift card! ANSWERS How many pounds of trash does the average American produce? How much money did the LHS Difference Makers raise this year at their Dance for a Difference? How much does a monthly gym membership at Versa cost? Two students qualified for state fall sports this year. What sports did they qualify for? How many classrooms are they adding on for phase 3 of construction? What was this year’s prom theme? In 2013-2014, how many students were reported as chronically absent? What is the name of Madison Nesham’s Instagram business? How many teachers are leaving this year? What percentage of public schools require students to wear uniforms? What is the pseudonym of the reporter who runs the Live Wire’s advice column?