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Volume 30 • Issue 5 • Feb. 26, 2016

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Sophomore boys learn life lessons from friendship

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Follow the history of the Barbie doll from 1959 to now

Edward S. Marcus High School • 5707 Morriss Road, Flower Mound, TX 75028

The Marquee Staff EDITOR IN CHIEF Rachel Ramirez MANAGING & SPORTS EDITOR Darci Walton DESIGN EDITOR Anna Kate Hutton PHOTO EDITOR Vanessa Davis cover ANNA KATE HutToN & katie burton

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Junior Blake Harvill sticks a piece of duct tape onto principal Gary Shafferman in the Commons. Students were able to tape Shafferman to the wall if they donated a dollar to the Children’s Advocacy Center.

CONTENTS

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ONLINE EDITOR & BUSINESS MANAGER Jacob Fontaine GRAPHICS EDITOR Taryn Welch NEWS & FEATURE EDITOR Sanika Sule

News

ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

BREAKING DOWN THE VIRUS A closer look at the national and international effects of Zika

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DRAWING THE DAY AWAY Freshman wins LISD Martin Luther King Jr. Art Contest with original piece

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Katie Burton OPINION EDITOR Cara Crocker REPORTERS Bailey Crocker, Andrea Garza, Michelle Mullings, Brady Pierce PHOTOGRAPHER Keegan Douglas-Davis DESIGNER Nick Fopiano ADVISER LaJuana Hale PRINCIPAL

Sports

LIKE FATHER LIKE SON Junior overcomes injury and follows in his dad’s footsteps

Entertainment

SWEET TREATS Creative recipes that take Girl Scout Cookies to the next level

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Gary Shafferman

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Flower Mound opens first dog park Last month, Flower Mound completed the long awaited construction of the Hound Mound, a five acre off leash dog park in Heritage Park.

The town’s first dog park contains several fenced off areas for both small and large dogs to enjoy. The separate area for small dogs is reserved for those weighing less than 30 pounds. The park includes amenities such as a seating

area with a water fountain, an irrigation system, pet waste stations and hybrid Bermuda turf.

The Hound Mound is located at 1202 Garden Ridge Boulevard, just north of Spinks Road and south of Flower Mound Road. It’s open to all dogs every day, weather permitting, from 7 am to sunset. The dog park is closed every Wednesday for maintenance.

Pro-life activists indicted over videos in surprise decision Following the investigation of Harris County Planned Parenthood’s alleged sale of aborted fetal tissue, a Texas grand jury has cleared the organization of any charges. Instead, the jury indicted two individuals behind one of the many undercover videos that sparked controversy nationwide.

Pro-life advocates David Daleiden and Sandra Merritt posed as buyers for a tissue procurement company to access Planned Parenthood meetings and speak privately with the clinic’s doctors and officials. The two were indicted for

tampering with a government record, which is a felony. Daleiden was also indicted with the misdemeanor of participating in the purchase and sale of human organs.

In a statement, Governor Greg Abbott denounced the ruling, claiming that an investigation of Planned Parenthood’s Houston location will continue regardless.

“The State of Texas will continue to protect life, and I will continue to support legislation prohibiting the sale or transfer of fetal tissue,” Abbott said.

Supreme court justice’s death leaves vacancy With the recent death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia comes the controversy over his replacement.

President Obama has said he will submit a name for a successor.

This has caused a clash with the GOP, who called on Senate Republicans to block Obama’s nominee.

Scalia died in his sleep on Feb. 13 in West Texas. His death leaves the remaining eight Justices split 4-4, with four conservative judges and four liberal leaning judges.

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Court in 1986 by Ronald Reagan and served for 30 years. He was known as the most outspoken conservative Justice, penning passionate dissents to cases regarding abortion access, same sex marriage and gun ownership.

Decisions on multiple cases such as the Whole Woman’s Health v.

Hellerstedt, a Texas-based case reviewing the constitutionality of restrictive abortion laws, a review of Obama’s executive action on immigration and University of Texas v. Fischer will be made without Scalia.

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Mosquito borne virus poses threat to locals STory bailey crocker

The Zika virus made its first appearance in the U.S. in Dallas County, Texas on Feb. 2, followed by two more cases in the same area. Prior to 2015, outbreaks have occurred in areas outside of the continental United States, such as Africa, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. However, this disease has now spread to approximately 12 U.S. states.

It has been commonly known to be spread through mosquito bites, but recent studies show it can be sexually transmitted as well, though it is rare. The first known U.S. citizen, a Texan, who received it had not travelled to an infected area. Instead, it was transmitted by a partner who had recently returned from Venezuela. This is the first known case of Zika in a “nontraveller” in the continental US. With spring so near, this outbreak has potential to affect Americans. Threats of the virus are delaying U.S. travelers from visiting Latin America and the Caribbean, even though airlines and cruise ships have

yet to see a drop in bookings.

Junior Elizabeth Connick, copresident of the MEDs Club, says that because of the virus, some families may be hesitant about where they travel for spring break.

“It’s going to interfere with a lot of people’s plans because they’re going to have to find things to do here versus going to other countries with the virus,” Connick said.

Many scientists warn to take precautions after traveling to infected countries. The American Red Cross has also urged that blood donors returning from Zika-hit countries wait at least 28 days before donating blood. The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised pregnant women to avoid travel to areas with an active outbreak of Zika.

It is reported that Zika won’t thrive in America as it is in other countries because people tend to live further away from each other and the climate is cooler. However, the World Health Organization scientists

predicted that there could be 3-4 million cases in the coming year.

Connick says that if the virus did travel rapidly through the Denton County area, it would be up to the people to prevent it from spreading.

“It just depends on our response time and how far we are willing to take precautions,” Connick said.

President Obama has asked Congress for $1.8 billion in order to combat the virus through control programs, vaccine research, education and improving health.

In fact, the CDC announced Zika as a “Level 1” status, which is the highest level of response made for critical emergencies.

The CDC assigns the largest number of staff possible to work 24/7 in response to these crises. This is the fourth medical crisis to ever reach this level, after hurricane Katrina, H1N1, and Ebola.

As this virus continues to spread, many researchers and scientists around the country such as the Scripps Research Institute and Southern Research continue to search for a cure.

The path of the Zika virus

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Zika spreads around the globe STory bailey crocker

researchers have yet to determine whether or not this disease is linked with Zika.

The World Health Organization has In East and Southeast Asian declared an international emergency over countries, there has only been one the Zika virus on Monday, Feb. 4. The reported case of Zika. A 34-year-old man outbreak, believed to have originated in from China noticed the symptoms on his Brazil, has now moved up to the United way back from Venezuela. In Russia there States and across the Atlantic to Africa, has only been one reported case where Asia and Europe. a 36-year old woman came back from The school’s nurse, Margot Boyd, says Dominican Republic and tested positive. that one reason Zika may be spreading so Health authorities have been issuing rapidly is because of climate change. As public warnings about the virus and have it warms, mosquitos adapt and move to urged people to take precautions. countries with similar climates, which is The World Health Organization is why the virus is focused in South America. monitoring sites in poor territories with Zika is a virus carried by mosquitoes high birth rates in an attempt to prevent and has been linked to thousands the spread to Asia and more of babies being born parts of Africa. Vietnam and with microcephaly, a North Korea are strictly neurological condition monitoring tourists from that causes abnormal countries where the virus smallness of the head and has been found. underdeveloped brains.

According to Boyd, -fever Boyd says only 80% of viruses are adaptable. This people show symptoms. -redness may be why Zika is able to However, this doesn’t mean thrive in cooler climates.

-joint, muscle that it is harmless.

In Europe the number of “The people that are and eye pain cases keeps rising, with most at risk are going to -itching the most recent cases in be, probably autoimmune Germany, Denmark and people, with compromised -headache Switzerland.

Officials immune systems, or -rash believe that global air pregnant women, because travel could allow Zika to of neurological damages to spread to native European the babies,” Boyd said. mosquitoes as well.

The outbreak cases have been The first meeting of the Emergency concentrated in the underdeveloped Committee was held on Feb. 1 by the northeast part of Brazil, but the southeast, Director-General under the International where Rio de Janeiro is located, is the Health Regulations. It was set up nation’s second hardest-hit region. regarding microcephaly cases and other Rio is of particular concern because neurological disorders in areas affected by it will host the Olympics. Some national the Zika virus. teams have given their athletes specific They concluded that monitoring instructions such as sleeping with the of the virus should be enhanced by windows closed when they are in Rio. reporting any new cases and a treatment Despite the outbreak, no team has backed or cure should be prioritized. Risk out of participating in the Olympics, but communications should also be enhanced Kenya is cautious about allowing their to address popular concern and improve athletes to go. American soccer star Hope reporting.

Solo has gone on record and said she To help fight the virus, the World won’t go unless the situation changes.

Health Organization is asking nations One main reason athletes are hesitant around the world for $56 million. The is because of microcephaly, a disease funding request is extending through the that is believed to be linked with Zika. end of June.

From Oct. 2015 to Jan. 2016, there were Though scientists believe a vaccine almost 4,000 cases of babies born with will take years to develop, antibody microcephaly in Brazil. Before then, there treatments for pregnant women would were just 150 cases per year. However, offer hope if it was made.

Symptoms of Zika

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Kevin Poyer, 10

compiled michelle mullings & Keegan douglas-davis 1. What’s your favorite drink to get from Sonic?

“Every time, I get a Route 44 Vanilla Coke. Every time.”

2. What’s your favorite app?

“Definitely phhhoto because I can be really artsy and fake.”

3. If you could be an expert on anything what would it be?

“Debates, so I could win arguments with people. Fight people.”

4. What’s your life motto?

“Get money, make friends. ” 5. If you could throw an egg at anyone who would it be?

“Ted Cruz or Donald Trump.

Because I watched the Republican debate.”

6.If you could skip school for a day, what would you do?

“I’d go to Six Flags and throw up.”

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Freshman devoted to art wins Martin Luther King district award STorY cara crocker

Reading the email from her art teacher, freshman Aimee Yun hoped to see her name on the list before her. She had spent much of her summer devoted to this contest honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and she hoped to prove that her hard work had paid off by being among the top students in the contest. She entered this contest each year during middle school, but she never won first

place. She scanned the email, her eyes looking over the few names that place in the top ranks. Aimee stayed hopeful as she read the list. After reading the first place spot, Aimee realized. Not only did she make the list—she won.

••• Art has always been an influence in Aimee’s household. Her mother, Jin Yun, enrolled in many oil painting classes in college and took an interest in design.

As she watches her daughter develop in her art skills, Jin encourages Aimee to follow her own path.

Even when Aimee was younger, her mother noticed the drive that her daughter has compared to other artists. Aimee would draw in her sketchbook while her mom would watch her create her art. Jin knows that whatever Aimee decides to do in her future, she’ll continue to encourage her.

“I support Aimee with her own dreams because I believe it is important to be passionate [about] your future,” Jin said.

“Since Aimee has been dreaming of doing art for her future, I’ve supported her ever since.”

Her mom did her best to help Aimee develop her art skills at a young age. When she was around 4, her mom enrolled her in the Dallas Art Studio.

Aimee stayed in this art school throughout middle school and it helped her realize what she wanted in her art.

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“I really liked it because they helped you with your skill and techniques.”

Aimee said. “But personally they would tell me what to do for competitions and if I didn’t really like the idea, they would still make me do it, so I decided to move to a different art school.”

When Aimee was five years old, she was celebrating her brother’s first birthday party with her family. When it came time for the group picture, Aimee’s mother could not find her daughter. She was terrified as she searched everywhere. Just as she was starting to panic, she found Aimee sitting in the corner drawing on her notepad.

“Ever since she was little, she has always loved drawing and doing art,” Jin said. “Even now, I’m so thankful that she still is working hard without giving up. I think that mature artists are those who work for their goal with passion.”

Rather than having to follow guidelines for her artwork, Aimee wanted to be more imaginative. After changing in eighth grade to Top Art Studio, Aimee enjoyed their process of focusing more on creative style rather than sticking to technique.

Aimee has also worked on her art in middle and high school classes. She has developed her technique by practicing everything from drawing to her favorite medium, oil paintings. Lamar Middle School art teacher Nancy Lawrence noticed the perspective Aimee has on the pieces she takes on.

“She just sees things in an artistic way,” Lawrence said. “She doesn’t see things flat, she sees everything very dimensional.”

Like most students, Aimee does her best to develop her skills. She attributes some of that learning process to Lawrence who guided her for her three years in middle school.

“I think that artists are supposed to do what they want to do and not be forced to do anything,” Aimee said. “Mrs. Lawrence didn’t force us to do anything, she would give us a theme of what to do and she’d help us express it in our own ways.”

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and one high school VASE, Visual Arts Scholastic Event, competition and placed high each year.

“I got a score of four, which is the highest,” Aimee said. “But unfortunately I did not make it to state which is okay, I can try again.”

For each of her VASE entries, Aimee tries to do an emotional piece so she can describe the deeper meanings of her paintings to the judges. She plans on

continuing with her art past high school and using it possibly in a future career.

“I’m trying to major in art when I’m in college but I’m not sure yet what specific area I want to go into,” Aimee said.

Just as art had become an outlet for herself, Aimee encourages people to use art to express themselves.

“You should do art to create a story or if you have any emotion,” Aimee said.

“You should put it all into the canvas.

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Far Left: Yun drew this at Lamar in Lawrence’s class in eighth grade. Lawrence would have her students take a photo of the skeleton and draw what they saw in the picture.

Middle: Yun did this charcoal in her art school in seventh grade. Her teachers gave her a photo and she would use that image as her goal for her drawing.

Below: Yun drew this in sixth grade at her art school. At her school, her teachers would have her draw or paint from pictures in front of her and let her get experience with the skills it took to draw.

Bottom: Yun entered this drawing in the MLK contest and won first place in the 9th grade category. She has entered in the contest for four years, placing in the top three each time.

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Brothers by choice Sophomore boys recount friendship over the years story andrea garza & Michelle Mullings

During their eighth grade year they were both on the football team. Quinn helped Eiler with getting the hand off of Sophomore Quinn Waldron had the ball. During a game against Shadow known of sophomore Eiler Buck since Ridge Middle School, Quinn watched he was in sixth grade. They passed each as Eiler took the ball down the field and other in the hallways and high fived on made a touchdown. Quinn said he knew a regular basis, but their friendship had then he wanted to be closer with Eiler. not truly flourished until their eighth Mary Beth noticed the kindling grade year. of their friendship. She reached out to Downing Middle School had held Quinn to arrange a pool party with a few of his friends so the boys could spend more time together and continue growing closer.

“His mother proposed it to my mom, and I thought it was a great idea,” Quinn said.

••• Though his brain functions much like other teenagers, Eiler was born with physical disabilities.

Because Eiler’s tongue is paralyzed, he has trouble swallowing and cannot speak. Being unable to talk makes it hard to make new friends.

While Eiler has the ability to use sign language, other kids his age usually don’t. He can communicate through short phrases on his iPad, but fully expressing his feelings can be challenging.

But Quinn doesn’t let these obstacles stop him from being close with Eiler.

“Quinn, having the heart that he does, is patient enough to hold on and wait to hear and figure out what Eiler is trying to tell him or photos vanessa davis how he’s going to make him laugh,” Quinn Waldron and Eiler Buck decorate cookies together at the Circle of Friends Valentine’s Day party.

Mary Beth said.

Waldron and Buck have been friends since they met in eighth grade at Downingl Middle School.

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an end of the year basketball tournament to raise money for the school. Because he had trouble walking, Eiler was out on the court in a wheelchair. As the tournament went on, Quinn’s team invited Eiler to play with them. The boys played basketball together and soon passed the point of acquaintanceship.

“From there they became friends,” Eiler’s mother, Mary Beth Buck said.

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It’s difficult for Eiler to hang out with friends without several precautions being taken first. Because of health issues like seizures, his mother says she is usually involved in making plans to ensure Eiler is in a safe environment.

“There’s so many issues I have to check off before I go, ‘Yeah you’re good, you can be with Eiler on your own,’” Mary Beth said.

Quinn and Eiler try to spend time together when they can outside of school, but it’s not often that they do because of clashing schedules and living on opposite sides of town. Regardless of this, the two boys remain close through the Circle of Friends program, which Eiler helped introduce Quinn to.

“He’s inspired me to work hard and realize how lucky and fortunate I am,” Quinn said. “To try my best to give back to the community and Circle of Friends.”

After seeing the difficulties the members of Circle of Friends deal with in their daily lives, he has learned appreciation for the small things and not to take anything for granted. He says that if he hadn’t met Eiler or joined the group, he would be more self centered.

“He’s introduced me to a whole new perspective that without him I definitely could not have achieved,” Quinn said.

In the time the two have known each other, Quinn says he’s enjoyed watching Eiler’s physical accomplishments over the years.

“I was with him when his dad used to carry him around and now he can walk by himself up and down flights of stairs and it’s just amazing,” Quinn said.

••• Eiler sits at his cafeteria table next to some of his friends from football. He stands up to greet junior Matt Hankins,

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Helping other students set up the tic-tac-toe game, sophomore Eiler Buck works the carnival area at the McAuliffe Elementary Chili Cook Off. Many high school students managed activities at the event.

a friend he met last football season at practice. The two sit down next to each other, and Eiler opens his lunchbox and pulls out a funnel, a feeding tube and two containers of feeding tube formula.

He hands a container to Matt.

“Oh, I got you,” Matt says, before opening it for Eiler and handing it back.

Eiler nods and hooks the feeding

“He’s introduced me to a whole new perspective that without him I definitely could not have achieved.”

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tube to the port in his abdomen. He pours the formula into the funnel, and watches as the liquid flows down the tube to his stomach. This is the way he eats every meal.

Though Eiler can’t speak, he has a wide circle of friends. His mother said

Quinn has introduced Eiler to football players, basketball players and countless students at the school.

“They give Eiler confidence to be who he is no matter what,” Mary Beth said.

Anyone who knows Eiler can tell that he’s quite the character. Between wrestling matches and pull up competitions, Quinn knows how much Eiler can let loose and have fun.

“He’s really outgoing, he’s never awkward in any situation, he likes to be the center of attention which is great, he never gives up and goes and strives for whatever he wants to do,” Waldron said.

Quinn spends as much time with Eiler as he can and enjoys seeing the smile on his face when they are having a good time. Together they swim, play football, watch sports and play video games.

“He’s going out there and being a kid,” Mary Beth said.

Though Eiler is disabled, Quinn says he doesn’t feel that it’s a public service to be his friend.

“It’s like a normal friendship as if I’m just hanging out with my best friend,” Quinn said.

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So p ho mo re s s c o re c o l l eg i at e of f er s ear ly story keegan douglas-davis

Excitement buzzed in the stands, the temperature dropping with every passing moment.

As the varsity girls soccer team stood in a circle they yelled their pregame chant as loud possible.

Despite playing on rival club teams for years, their chemistry on the field is clearly shown in their current 1st district rank.

In addition to catching everyone’s eye with their success on the field, three girls have gotten ahead of the game and have committed to play collegiate soccer their sophomore year.

Sophomores Maddie Alyga, Taylor Moon and Riley Mattingly had been dreaming about this decision since seventh grade, keeping their focus on playing college soccer. After graduation, Algya and Moon will be headed to Baylor, and Mattingly will go to Alabama.

Algya and Moon met in sixth grade and became teammates in seventh grade. They have been best friends ever since.

Both of the girls knew they wanted to stay together through college, so when they both received offers from Baylor, they took them. The two friends agree that being so young and making that big of decision was definitely scary.

“The most nerve racking thing was deciding where [to go],” Algya said.

Moon agreed and said deciding on a school had been hard for her since she still doesn’t have a clue what career she wants to pursue.

“We don’t even know what we’re majoring in,” Moon said.

While Algya and Moon will have each other as a familiar face on campus to aid the transition to college, Mattingly has a completely different story to tell.

Mattingly grew up in a family of Aggies, so she had always planned on going to Texas A&M herself. However, this quickly changed when she played in a tournament in Phoenix, AZ and was approached by her select soccer coach.

He brought her an invitation to visit Alabama’s campus and meet the coaching staff.

This came as a shock to Mattingly - she had no idea an Alabama scout was watching her. Her select coach handed her the coach’s card that said “Alabama wants you.”

“I liked [The University of Alabama], but it never really crossed my mind as somewhere I would want to go,” Mattingly said.

After giving it some thought, Mattingly decided to go for a visit, and after spending a week

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While keeping her eye on the ball, sophomore Taylor Moon makes her way down the soccer field. This is her second year on Varsity as the team’s midfielder. The Varsity girl’s soccer team was playing against Lewisvillle and is currently ranked first in the district play.

on campus she was absolutely in love.

“It was everything I wanted in a school… I just completely fell in love with Tuscaloosa,” Mattingly said.

“Everyone there was so nice and so supportive of all the sports.”

But for her, the deciding factor wasn’t the people, or the location, it was the opportunity.

“They’re rebuilding the soccer program right now and I really wanted to be a part of that, like how cool would it be to make Alabama soccer great,” Mattingly said.

She waited about a week and talked it over with her parents, then made her decision. It was happening, she was going.

“I wasn’t nervous at all but just saying it and hearing the words come out of your mouth was nerve racking, ” Mattingly said. “When I think about it now, it happened really fast.”

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Passing the torch

Athlete overcomes injury like his father

Story jacob Fontaine

He said his final prayer and went through stretches as he prepared to mount the blocks. Though he felt minor pain in his hip, he didn’t let it affect his mind.

This was his race. He was ready.

The judge lifted the gun, and his heart began to race. Though he was usually one of the fastest runners, he knew he just needed to finish this one.

With district qualifiers the following week and his relay team position at stake, he just had to stay healthy.

“Please just run and finish the race. Please just run and finish the race,” shot through his mind.

The gun fired. Immediately giving his all, he shot off the blocks. He planned to follow his normal strategy, start strong, let off, and finish even stronger. He started off in the front of the pack.

As he reached the halfway point he felt fine and even had a chance at winning the race. When he approached the final stretch of the track, he began to re-accelerate to full speed.

On the third stride of his sprint, he suddenly felt a pop in his hip and fell to the ground at full speed. The mhsmarquee.com

he would have a chance at contributing to the winning team in the future.

“I was looking forward to helping out that team,” LJ said. “It was amazing how they came together as a team and just achieved.”

After all, as the son of a former Olympic class runner, he had big shoes to fill.

••• After his injury, his family wanted him to get X-rays as quickly as possible, so they made the decision to bring LJ home that night.

Holding back tears became difficult as pain shot through his body.

Every time he turned, his hip felt like it was in flames.The realization that this wasn’t a normal injury began to set in.

He got nearly no sleep that night with

world went blurry around him, and he felt the presence of his coach and teammates at his side.

Though the pain was intense, his fear for the future hurt even more.

••• Junior Lorenzo Daniel Jr., or LJ for short, had always loved sports.

Starting track at age 6, he loved to compete from an early age. “[Track] was just something I grew up doing,” LJ said. “It was different than other sports for me.”

By running track every summer he quickly built skills in events such as the 50 meter dash.

At age 10, he had already competed at the state championship level for his age group. After also competing through all of middle school, it seemed to be a given he would be a part of the high school team.

Though he also played basketball and football his freshman year, he was able to earn a spot on the junior varsity team running the 400 meter dash and in the 1600 meter relay.

The following year the varsity relay team made it to photos vanessa Davis state for the first time in 30 years. As the team was losing its Junior Lorenzo Daniel Jr. watches as the opposing team sets graduating members, LJ knew up to shoot free throws. This is his first year on varsity.

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sports the uncertainty of diagnosis looming the following morning, especially since his dad had been in a similar situation 30 years ago.

••• His father, Lorenzo Daniel, had broken the World Junior Record in 1985 while in college for the 200 meter dash. Once he realized he had a chance at being a member of an Olympic team, he ran a qualifying race in Oregon hoping to earn a spot in the Olympic trials and did well.

In fact, he did so well that not long after he received a letter in the mail from the President of the Olympic Committee personally inviting him to the trials of the Seoul 1988 Olympics.

Since he was considered one of the fastest men in the world at the time, it seemed a medal was inevitable in the upcoming Olympic Games.

He realized he could capitalize and truly make a name for himself. He began to train intensely for the trials, but it wasn’t long before he tore his quadricep.

The doctors told him he’d only be out for a few months. He would miss the trials, but still be able to run in the Olympics.

However, when the Olympics came around he wasn’t fully recovered and chose to scratch because he felt he couldn’t represent the USA team at the Games as he wished and did not want to jeopardize the team.

••• Though a different injury, Lorenzo now saw his son awaiting results just as he had years ago. However, he wasn’t too worried knowing LJ’s persevering nature.

“When LJ runs I never really think about me,” Lorenzo said. “I always look at him independently of what I did because I know he always runs to the best of his ability.”

As LJ continued to wait for his results, emotions were running high.

Though he realized his injury could harm his chances of competing in the future, his dad’s experience years ago gave him faith.

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to the Olympics, he went to work with his recently earned degree and founded his own successful company that helped athletes of all ages train to reach their goals.

“It gave me hope for the future that though the injury might have set me back it would help me in the long run,” LJ said. “It gave me hope that I could turn it around like my dad did.”

The diagnosis came after several X-rays: He had broken his hip and would be out for several months.

This would mean missing much of the preparation for playing varsity basketball his junior year.

Though he was disappointed, LJ saw the time off as an opportunity to focus more in the classroom. As a member of National Honor Society and currently ranking in the top 20 students of his class he sees excelling in school as another way to honor his dad’s name.

“There is always going to be someone better than you,” LJ said. “I just try to work hard to be the best I can be.”

••• Now six months later after competing in varsity basketball, LJ sees the entire experience as part of God’s plan.

After running the 400 meter dash on the track last week for the first time since his injury, his time is faster than anyone expected on return.

“My dad always told me everything happens for a reason,” LJ said. “I feel like if I could get through that, I could get through anything.”

Since he allowed his hip to fully recover without stress and still has two years left of athletics to improve, he has considered playing basketball or running in college as well.

“I’ll just wait to see where God puts me,” LJ said.

Regardless of where his athletic career might take him, Lorenzo will be proud of his son.

“He’s a leader and represents the family name well,” Lorenzo said. “I think he’s the celebrity in the family now, not me.”

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Voting for a Voice

2016 election calls for teens to advocate for beliefs story cara crocker

As statewide caucuses and primaries continue, American voters are showing their support for the various presidential candidates. With the importance of voting becoming a major matter in this election, teens are encouraged to become more politically aware and active.

always have this outsider tendency to spring up,” Petkoff said. “In a normal election, those folks would’ve typically dropped out by now and you would’ve gone back to those establishment candidates, but it’s not happening right now.”

The 2016 election can be compared to the 2008 election after George W. Bush was in office for two terms.

Both the Democratic and Republican parties nominated candidates born outside of the contiguous United States.

It was the first election in which an African American was elected president and the first in which the Republican Party nominated a woman, Sarah Palin, for Vice President.

his critics’ biggest area of contention is what government teacher Rob Doyle says draws his loyal supporters.

“Donald Trump says whatever he is thinking and says whatever he is feeling,” Doyle said. “He doesn’t filter his comments, and I think people are dissatisfied with the way politicians speak.”

While Trump pulls many Southern voters, Sanders pulls around 80% of younger voters.

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Unlike typical presidential races, this one has pulled many outsiders into the running and some of the antiestablishment candidates haven’t dropped out like in previous elections.

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and businessman Donald Trump are two of the highest polling candidates, despite being nontraditional. Sanders has stated his socialist viewpoints while Trump has had little political experience before the race. Government teacher Carey Petkoff has noticed a trend in presidential races similar to this one.

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Due to these high polling outsiders, State Representative for House District 63, Tan Parker, has noticed how the public’s opinion of the government is being reflected in this recent running.

“Not only are they tired of there’s not anything going on, but they also feel like there’s a lack of integrity as well from their elected officials in Washington,” Parker said. “That’s the reason why the people are doing what they’re doing in terms of the current polling and these early primary battles that we’ve seen.”

Dr. Ben Carson is another candidate that picked up coverage in the race despite not having political background.

Popular Contenders

With an outspoken candidate like Trump leading the GOP race, his personality and claims have turned many voters’ heads. This rhetoric, despite being

The numbers for each candidate has fluctuated during each debate and event but their numbers continue to stay at a steady level.

Importance of Voting

As young people become more politically active and start voting, their voice in the government is becoming more heard. Petkoff makes sure to share the importance of voting with her students.

“Voting is just such an enormous duty we have as citizens,” Petkoff said. “I think that by starting as a young person voting, you’re fighting the complacency that someone else will take care of it for you. ” design anna kate hutton

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primary vs caucus story cara crocker

The Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary are two of the most important events in the presidential race. These conventions are two of the first events to show the people’s recommendation of the Republican and Democratic nominees. The caucus is organized by the political parties whereas the primary is organized by the state board of elections. Texas is the only state in the U.S. that splits the delegates for the Democratic party across a caucus and primary. The Marquee explains the difference in voting processes between a caucus and a primary.

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The first primary in the nation is held in New Hampshire.

A primary allows people to vote for the candidates they are in support of. Unlike in the caucus, in the primary both the Democratic and Republican sides share similar methods of voting.

These votes are tallied up and the candidate who receives the highest votes is awarded all of

the delegates from each county, which is tallied up for the state for the national convention.

In some of the caucuses and primaries, the winner receives all of the delegates of that state and other states proportion the delegates to the amount of votes each candidate receives.

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The 2016 presidential candidates have been unlike previous contenders. The unprecedented success of unconventional candidates has drawn attention to the presidential race. With days drawing closer to the election, below are the presidential hopefuls.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton came in first in Iowa, but lost to Sanders in New Hampshire, and is polling nationally at 47.6 percent.

-Her tax plan includes relief for families, and a tax cut up to $2500 per student.

-She would like to prevent abortions, but believes it is a woman’s right to chose.

-Clinton is an advocate for stricter gun control and want to prevent gun manufacturers from having immunity.

-She believes that immigrants keep the country “young and dynamic”.

-Clinton is opposed to constructing a physical fence to prevent illegal immigrants from entering the country, and would rather implement technology and increased personnel.

-Although much of Clinton’s campaign is geared to appeal to her fellow female voters, majority of female democrats have cast their support to Sanders.

-Clinton has earned the backing of Planned Parenthood, and various female celebrities such as Lena Dunham, Abby Wambach and Ellen DeGeneres.

Vermont senator Bernie Sanders, a democratic socialist, recently edged out Clinton in the New Hampshire primaries, and is polling at 42 percent nationally.

-His democratic socialist beliefs support a democratic government with socialist economic policies, such as increased Social Security and Medicare.

-Sanders’ tax reform policy includes plans for increasing the income tax for wealthy citizens.

-Sanders is firmly pro-choice, and has voted in favor of family planning and funding contraceptives.

-He acknowledges people’s right to bear arms, but is looking to implement “sensible” regulations.

-He wants to offer a path to citizenship to immigrants and prevent guest workers from working in the country.

-Sanders has earned the support of most democrats younger than 45.

-His goal to reduce tuition fees and lessen student debt is among the reasons why younger voters have given Sanders their support.

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Among the Republicans is businessman Donald Trump. According to USA Today, he is polling nationally at 34.2 percent, and came out on top in New Hampshire. Although Trump has never held elective office, he refers to his his global success in business as his qualification for running.

-Trump has introduced a tax plan that will exempt single people earning less than $25000 and married couples earning less than $50000 and simplify the tax code that has four brackets instead of seven.

-Trump is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment, and believes that mass shootings are a mental health issue and there should be no government restrictions on guns.

-Trump changed his position from pro-choice to pro-life in 2011, and now calls for the defunding of Planned Parenthood.

-Trump is in favor of strengthening the border by building a wall, and believes illegal immigration will harm the American economy.

Polling in second for the Republicans at 20.6 percent is Texas senator Ted Cruz. Although Cruz narrowly, defeated Trump in the Iowa Caucus, Cruz came in third after Trump and John Kasich in New Hampshire.

-Cruz’s tax reform is centered on a plan he calls the Simple Flat Tax which would have people of all incomes pay at a single rate of 10%.

-Cruz is firmly against abortions and has spoken in favor of prosecuting Planned Parenthood for alleged criminal activity.

-He is opposed to restricting Second Amendment rights and the implementation of “unreasonable” gun laws.

-He has also expressed his support for strengthening the border to prevent illegal immigration and ending amnesty for illegal immigrants.

-Throughout his campaign, Cruz has maintained his stance advocating for Americans’ religious liberty. He has appealed to Evangelical voters, especially in Iowa where he came out on top.

Florida senator Marco Rubio is polling nationally at 16 percent. Rubio came in third in Iowa and slid to fifth in New Hampshire.

-His tax plan includes three brackets as opposed to the current seven. Rubio seeks to reduce the number of abortions, and ban them after 20 weeks.

-He believes that under the Constitution, human lives should be protected, regardless of how the child was conceived, or what stage he or she is in.

-He is also opposed to passing gun control legislation because he believes it will be ineffective.

-Rubio seeks to reform the path to citizenship by making it a system based on economic contribution rather than family residing in the country.

-He would focus the requirements of citizenship on merit, which he believes will benefit the economy.

-As the son of immigrants, Rubio has maintained that he is not opposed to immigrants, and stricter immigration laws are not anti-immigration.

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The fact that he’s been independent his whole life in government and politics and what he’s been saying since 1990 is the same exact thing he’s saying in 2016 is phenomenal. I think that’s really why I support him. What we need is a progressive that will bring change to our country and I think that Bernie can do that.”

“I certainly think she has the best chance of beating the GOP. Regardless of any personality traits people might dislike [Hilary Clinton] certainly is the most qualified for the position and that is what matters most to me.”

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support Trump because some of eric kennison, 12 our “Iviews are aligned and parallel. I was always told you should pick a few views that you are adamant on and those are the same things that Trump is adamant on such as immigration or gun rights. I kind of like how he’s not always worried about being politically correct because I think that’s something we need now a days. We are too sensitive as a nation.”

“I did support Carly Fiorina but it’s obvious that she’s not going to win and I realized Marco Rubio more or less represents all of my views. I mean he’s experienced since he is a senator. Despite his missed votes and stuff I think he is the best Republican candidate.”

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“I like how [Ted Cruz] is trying to get rid of ObamaCare and just get rid of everything Barack Obama has messed up. He won’t change his mind. I like him as a whole and recently he’s been saying he wants to get rid of the IRS which I support.”

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Local representative gives persepctive on election compiled Rachel ramirez

Q: Why is this election so different?

This is one of the most important elections of our lifetime and the real reason being is I believe there’s an economic crisis that we are facing. We’re not experiencing it in the present yet, but we will in short order if we don’t get our fiscal house in order.

Q: Why Non traditional candidates?

The American people are reacting, and the only way they can react is with their feet and with their vote, so that’s the reason why these candidates that come from outside of the norm... right now to the American people because they’re fed up with Washington’s inability to govern and get things done.

The gridlock is not leading to positive outcomes and that’s the challenge and that’s the reason that these candidates are having the success that they are.

Q: What do candidates say about public opinion of the government?

Not only are they tired of there’s not anything going on, but they also feel like there’s a lack of integrity as well from their elected officials in Washington. That’s the reason why the people are doing what they’re doing in terms of the current polling and these early primary battles that we’ve seen.

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Q: Why should young people vote?

If we as a current generation of leadership in this country don’t educate our young people, let them understand what’s at stake, the importance of serving, the importance of giving back, the importance of volunteering in your community, the importance of being involved in the political process, then shame on us. It’s so critical because you are the future.

Q: what Trends in youth political activity have you noticed?

Look, I’m very pleased that young people want to get involved. That’s so wonderful for the country. I just want young people to get the facts and understand our history, understand the founders of this country, what the American constitution is all about.

Q: Anything else?

I think it’s so important you understand that often times people say this is the most important election cycle in modern era but in this case it’s more true than ever before and it’s because of these underpinning problems that the country is facing.

I just encourage every young person to pay attention. I encourage every young person to get educated. And I encourage every young person to be involved because there’s nothing more important than your country and its future survival. feb. 26, 2016

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Whether you are a basketball fanatic or don’t know what a “free throw” is, March Madness can be an easy and exciting tournament to follow.

Started by the NCAA in 1939, March Madness chooses the top 64 teams to battle in a bracket style, single elimination tournament.

Every year fans fill out an entire bracket before the first game on March 16. Instead of following specific players like in Fantasy

Football, spectators follow the progress of teams as a whole. The goal is to predict the outcome of as many games as possible leading up to the championship game between the two top teams on April 4.

The Marquee invites you to complete your own bracket for a chance to win the prize of a $50 Visa giftcard. All bracket submisions will be due by March 14 to C108.

Staff Picks The Marquee asked faculty which team they think will win the championship this year.

English teacher Emily Strauss Louisiana State University Coach Emily Wallace Duke University Principal Gary Shafferman Gonzaga University

Coach Brenda Jacobs University of Louisville

M9 AP Greg Axelson Texas A&M University

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The standard NCAA point system will be used.

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Whether she was prom queen, a doctor, or riding in her convertible with Ken, Barbie has been among the most popular toys in American homes since the 1950s. The Barbie doll was created as a means through which young girls could express themselves, taking on different careers and building new relationships with her friends, family and boyfriend. With the introduction of the more inclusive Fashionistas line in January, Barbie has returned to the spotlight.

1959 The original Barbie First introduced in 1959, the original, named Barbie Millicent Roberts, was marketed as the “teenage fashion model.” This tall and fair haired Barbie was modeled after the icons of the decade, with Marilyn Monroe’s classic red lip and Elizabeth Taylor’s bold eyebrows. In its first year of production, 300,000 Barbies were sold for $1-$5.

1965 Career Barbie In the 1960s, Barbie’s first career as an astronaut was inspired by the first female to go to space and orbit the Earth 48 times, Valentina Tereshkova. Since then, the doll has modeled over 150 different careers, including a surgeon, presidential candidate and computer engineer. mhsmarquee.com

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2016 Fashionista Barbie The 2016 Fashionistas line features four different body types, seven skin tones, 22 eye colors and 24 hairstyles. New dolls include a blue haired curvy barbie, a tall Barbie with Asian features and a black, curly haired petite Barbie. This change to the classic Barbie image was made by Mattel to reflect the diversity of the girls who play with the doll.

These new dolls can be found in stores starting March 1.

1997 "Barbie Girl" song In 1997, Aqua, a Norwegian pop group, released a song titled Barbie girl. It spent four weeks as number one in the charts. Despite the song’s success Mattel filed a lawsuit against the band, which was later dismissed.

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Thin Mints and Tagalongs

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As the highly anticipated Girl Scout Cookie season continues, even broke teenagers keep their collection of cookies updated. As the season goes on, the same cookies can get boring and you might wish there was a way you could jazz them up. With these recipes you can put a Girl Scout Cookie twist on some classic desserts.

Samoa Coconut Caramel Pudding Pops • 13.5 oz can of coconut milk • ¼ cup of milk (whole or fat reduced) Ingredients for four pops:

• 3 oz of cook and serve vanilla pudding • 1/4 cup of caramel sauce • 4 crushed Samoa cookies and 6 whole Samoa cookies • 6 teaspoons of chocolate syrup • 4 5 oz Dixie cups • 4 wooden Popsicle sticks

Instructions: • Pour the milk and the coconut milk in a saucepan • Let it simmer on a medium-low heat and mix in the vanilla pudding • Whisk until it thickens and remove from the saucepan to a separate bowl • Add the caramel sauce in the pudding • Scoop 1/4 cup of the pudding into each Dixie cup • Sprinkle the crushed Samoa cookies into each cup and drizzle some chocolate syrup • Add another 1/4 cup of pudding into each Dixie cup • Drizzle some more chocolate syrup on top and put a wooden stick in the middleof each cup of pudding • Put a single Samoa on top of each cup with the wooden stick poking out the hole in the cookie • Freeze your little treats for about 4 hours or more so they don't fall off the stick when you try to eat them • Relish your frozen goodies

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• Thin Mints • A jar of peanut butter (chunky or smooth, no one is judging) • Marshmallows

• Whether you like them black and burnt or a toasty golden brown, toast the marshmallow however you like • Sandwich the marshmallow and a dollop of that peanut butter between two thin mints • Enjoy it's gooey-ness in all its glory but maybe have some moist towelettes at hand for the stickiness Recipe from Myrecipe.com

Not Your Mother’s Brownie Ingredients for 15 brownies: • Your favorite brownie mix • Tagalongs

Instructions: • Fetch that brownie box you accidentally threw aside already and follow the mixing instructions on the back • Preheat your oven to the recommended temperature on the box • Fill a brownie pan with a thin, even layer of half of the mix • Add a layer of those tempting tagalongs you’ve managed to resist eating.

• Cover the layer of tagalongs with the rest of the brownie mix evenly on the top • Bake the brownies for the box time • Hold yourself back from burning your tongue on your burning hot brownies and let them cool down for a minute or two • Cut them in any shape that makes you smile and eat up DESIGN taryn welch

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Death of an idol Brady pierce

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My phone buzzed. The lock screen read Jan. 11, 2016. It was a text from my best friend Ethan, simply reading ‘R.I.P.’ with a lightning bolt emoji. I was confused at first. For some reason the first thing I thought of was that someone had died being struck by lightning. I was only half wrong. I checked Twitter, and my entire feed was flooded with one simple phrase. ‘R.I.P. David Bowie.’ I dropped my phone. My idol was dead.

Growing up, music was a major source for all of my creative development.

If it weren’t for music, I wouldn’t be who I am today. I wouldn’t be outgoing or entertaining. Nobody would know anything about me. It changed me.

When I was small, with shaggy hair and a snotty nose, I was a dud. I had no outward emotion, no quirky nickname

from my friends, I was like Emmet from the beginning of the LEGO movie.

Everybody knew my name, but nobody knew anything about me. Nobody knew that I wanted to be a Broadway star when I grew up, or that my fallback plan was to be an astrophysicist. I was just a part of the crowd, a sheep.

In middle school, I found my passion for music. I remember the scene clearly.

It was in eighth grade math and it was snowing outside. I turned on the radio feature of my Spotify and a song I had never even heard of came on. It was Space Oddity by David Bowie. I listened and halfway through the song my eyes went wide. I listened to nothing but Bowie for the rest of the week and I fell in love.

For the rest of middle school and most of freshman year, I had drive. I was inspired to draw, learn, and read. Early in my sophomore year I started learning to play the drums, and the first song I nailed down was Ziggy Stardust.

I was driven, motivated by a person I related to so well yet had never met. I felt a personal and a spiritual connection with a complete stranger.

From Heroes to Blackstar, I followed Bowie through his journey of musical enlightenment. It fascinated me, and resonated with me.

Being almost halfway through high school has made me think back to the times when I didn’t know myself. I realize now that if I hadn’t decided to use Spotify

on that one winter’s day, I’d be a different person. The universe works in mysterious ways, and for some reason it aligned perfectly to mold me into who I am today.

If it weren’t for Bowie, I could very well still be a snot nose. I see the world in an entirely different way today, as a world full of possibilities and beauty. The much younger me would have seen a black and white earth, with no real substance.

When Bowie died last month, it was as if a part of me also died. My childhood hero, the man who got me through middle school, was dead. I know that he is in a better place now, and I know it’s not boring.

I know his legacy will live on. During his life, he inspired thousands of people to make their dreams a reality. In death, he represents the power of creative thinking and just being yourself. He was a beacon of hope for those who didn’t know who they were or what they were meant for.

He proved that being different wasn’t a bad thing, but instead one of the best things a person could be.

For anyone out there who is struggling to find themselves, or to discover who they really are, I say to hold on for the ride. You may not know it yet, but your true inner self will show its true colors. The flower of your true self will bloom, you just have to give it some sunlight. As David Bowie once said, “I’m not a prophet or a stone aged man, just a mortal with potential of a superman. I’m living on.”

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Near the front office and in the A and B halls showcase paintings, sculptures and everything in between.

Walking down the hallways to class is never boring when artwork is on display for all students to see.

Since last year, the school’s wifi has started running a lot faster. Now students can actually get on the Internet, scroll through Twitter or play the latest Spotify playlist without waiting five minutes for a simple page to load.

With so many options like pizza or soup for lunch, students can eat a different meal every day. Self serving makes it easier for students to chose exactly what they want. It’s better than being served things like a “mystery meat.”

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Reason for the whistle Bailey crocker

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I walk down the employee hallway, clock in and head out to start my shift like every day before. I scan my zone on the lazy river, my head bobbing up and down and my feet circling the tear shaped island for about the 100th time that day. A little girl swims around the bend, her bright red life jacket the only thing keeping her afloat, no parents in sight.

I watch as the current slowly pushes her forward to the next bend in the river and I avert my eyes to cover the rest of my zone. When I circle back around, I don’t see the bright red life jacket any longer. My eyes frantically begin to search and then come to a rest on the roped off section of the river where the current is strong. There I see a small hand struggling to reach for safety.

The shrill of my whistle pierces the air as I leap into the river, determined to reach

the hand before it goes under. I sweep the girl up in my arms as bystanders watch with frightened faces.

I had just saved a life.

When working as a lifeguard, there is no room for mistakes. If your eyes aren’t on the water, watching every single person that steps foot into your pool, then you’re doing it wrong. Our job is to ensure the safety of the guests, to keep them protected when in our pool. That means we have to correct them when they are breaking park rules, which they don’t always appreciate. Countless times a day I’ll whistle at kids or even adults to stop them from running on the deck or jumping off the side of the pool.

Most of the time, the reaction is the same: a quick roll of the eyes before they carry out my instructions. Then not ten minutes later the same action is carried out again by another person. Occasionally, the guests ignore my whistle and continue what they are doing. To lifeguards, it’s enough to get our blood boiling.

I’ll admit that the tweet of a whistle is an annoying sound to hear in a loud, packed pool, especially when all you want to do is have fun with your family.

However, you still need to turn to the lifeguard who blew it, even if it wasn’t meant for you. Maybe you could help them correct the guest it was meant for.

When we whistle at you, it’s not because we don’t like you or because we want to embarrass you, we do it because we

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genuinely care about your safety.

If we didn’t care, we wouldn’t have gone through countless hours to learn how to perform CPR and the Heimlich. If we didn’t care, we wouldn’t tell you to put an actual life jacket on your child instead of water wings or let you know that you can’t play dodgeball with the basketballs. If we didn’t care, we wouldn’t tell your child that they’re going down the slide the wrong way or tell them to stop running before they slip and fall into the pool. If we didn’t care, I wouldn’t have jumped in and saved a little girl from drowning.

It would make our shifts and your visit a little bit easier if you would cooperate when we correct you. Demanding to speak to our supervisor or managers because you think we are teenagers who “can’t handle the situation” will only take up more of your time.

When you step into the water park, we are the authority figures, even if we might be younger than you. That doesn’t just go for lifeguards, though. In any public place you should always listen to the workers, because chances are, they know more about the establishment than you do. I know it’s embarrassing to be wrong, but those employees are only there to help.

So next time, when you’re at the local activity center, gym or water park and a worker corrects you, just listen to them.

Because most of the time, they have a good reason behind it.

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Things we don't like Pep Rallies The Black Out and Battle of Axe pep rallies are fun, but no one wants to be forced to go to a pep rally. Not having the option to sit in the cafeteria is a major bummer. Some students need to use that extra time to work on their assigments.

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Library Lunch Some students like having time to study during their lunches. Now instead of being able to study quietly in the library, they have to try to maneuver around a lunch table full of loud kids to finish any last minute homework.

Youtube Checked For students to access YouTube on their iPads, they now have to log in with their Google account rather than open the app. Using the LISD Google accounts means that many videos are blocked due to the education filter.

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Who am I? rachel ramirez

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The boxes lay vacant before me, the gravity of my pending decision filling me with dread.

As I scanned the first of many college applications, I was dumbfounded by the most elemental of all questions: “Who am I?” In college app world, it is the ever present self declaration of “Ethnicity/ Race” All of my life, I have been caught in a tug of war that runs on labels. The problem is, I don’t fit neatly into any of the standard “boxes”.

My father’s family from Mexico, my mother’s family came multiple white European countries. Since I don’t appear ethnically ambiguous like others of mixed race, I don’t encounter a lot of the same issues that they do. I have a sort of assumed white privilege because of my appearance,

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despite only being half Caucasian. Every time I tell someone I am Hispanic, they usually have one of two responses.

“You’re Hispanic?” they challenge.

“Oh, right, ‘Ramirez’.”

Or “Really?” they will ask. “You don’t look Hispanic.”

As if the only thing that validates my ethnic status is my last name. I happened to have my father as the parent of color, so, yes, I took his last name, but if I had taken my mom’s last name, I would have the exact same ethnic status without the “proof ” of my identity.

I’m told the other response is universal in the Hispanic and Latino communities.

These groups are constantly struggling with their identities as a whole. No one, not even those within the community, seems to completely agree on who fits in what category. It typically depends on what you were taught by your parents.

People outside of the community constantly ask me if calling me “Mexican” is offensive when it’s the only label I’m actually confident of. What gets offensive is when people regard the larger population as Mexican when they come from Cuba, Bolivia, Argentina, etc.

Mexican isn’t offensive to me, it’s a part of who I am.

Who I am. That’s a bit complicated.

No one really told me when I was younger that I was multiple ethnicities.

I didn’t really think it was weird until I

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Thank god Edge Fest and prom aren’t on the same weekend this year - Alex Gajic, 12 @alexgajic5

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started watching TV. When I would see advertisements and shows and movies, the monochromatic family units always stood out to me. If one was white, they were all white. If one was black, they were all black. There wasn’t a whole lot of mixed race representation in the media.

All I could think to myself was, “My family doesn’t match like it’s supposed to.”

When I started school, I found it strange that the kids in my class had two pairs of grandparents. I, on the other hand, had one pair grandparents, and then I had my “buelo” and “buela”.

All my life I’ve felt isolated from both cultures because on one hand, I know too much Spanglish to completely fit in with my white friends.

On the other, I didn’t grow up in enough of a Mexican culture to fit in with my Hispanic friends. I was too different to be associated with either.

Because neither one completely captures who I am, I’m stuck in that tug of war. I love both sides of my family, but in this world obsessed with categories, it seems like I’m expected to identify with only one culture. That’s impossible because I’ve never been in one culture, but some weird blending of both.

My identity is a messy, blending of cultures, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less valid. It gives me a unique perspective and is part of many reasons racism isn’t really a concept that has ever crossed my mind.

I’m going to start to send teachers to the office if they don’t have their id -Carson Moseley, 10 @cmoseley47

Colleges are like.. be perfect at everything including things that aren’t your major to get in and when you get in, pay a small fortune!

- Cordelia DeDecker, 11 @cordi_dedecker

Listening to my daughter explain Twitter to my 91 year old father...

- Dorrie Loughborough, AP @dorriel1960

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Students shouldn’t be apathetic about politics, voting matters STAFF EDITorial

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With the Texas primary only five days away, students need to exercise their right to vote if they are of age. Even if students aren’t 18 by March 1 or by the presidential election in November they should encourage friends and family to participate in this year’s election process.

Contrary to popular belief, politics isn’t just controlled by the one percent.

It also affect our daily lives, from the education we receive to the taxes taken out of our paychecks. Whether Americans understand how the government affects daily life, the policies implemented by the government aren’t going to go away, so why not have a say in it. One of the great aspects of American democracy is that the public has the power to decide how they want to be run. Currently the majority of the population does not approve of how the country is being governed.

According to a January Gallup poll, nearly 80 percent of Americans surveyed were dissatisfied with Congress and the work of the government. This presidential election gives voters an outlet to voice those complaints and chose the leader they believe will best represent them and

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their needs. Whether those needs are focused on social equality, tax reformation or abortion the government was designed by the founding fathers to represent its constituents. The power citizens have to hold the government accountable and let their voices be heard is through voting, but not nearly enough Americans partake in this constitutional right.

The biggest excuse for students not participating in elections is the belief that their votes do not matter, which is far from the truth. Every vote matters. The results of the Democratic party in the Iowa caucus were deemed a “virtual tie” since a mere four votes separated Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton.

Even the three front runners of the Republican party were within four percentile points of each other in Iowa.

A week later Sanders surpassed Clinton and won the primary in New Hampshire by a sizeable margin. On the Republican side Donald Trump came out on top.

John Kasich only obtained 1.9 percent of the vote in Iowa placing him in seventh but ended up in second place in the New Hampshire primary.

Why should people vote in this election?

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“There’s nothing worse than someone who sits there and says, “Who voted for these idiots?” when they didn’t vote.

You can’t complain if you don’t participate.”

- Byron Crump, economics

“People should vote in the election because if they want their opinions to be heard, they have to put a voice in.”

- Kiley Goodrum, 9 DESIGN Katie Burton

At this point, America does not have any clarity of who will be inaugurated on January 20, 2017.

Though the act of voting is important, it shouldn’t be done blindly. Personal research should be done before filling out a ballot. Aside from research the vote a student casts should reflect their personal opinion, not that of a parent or friend. It is easy to be swayed by those who students spend the most time with but others’ views shouldn’t not be the sole dictator of your own. It is okay to agree with loved one, but it’s just as okay to not agree.

All of the candidates have charismatic qualities but their stances on issues that affect voter’s lives is what really matters in the long run.

Depending on who wins in November America could be a very different place.

The executive branch has an immense amount of influence of social norms and relations with foreign leaders.

Voting this fall is incredibly important. If you do not like the outcome of the election but did not cast your ballot then you have no right to complain. Make your voice heard.

“I really view this election as revolutionary.

This is the first time that political outsiders ...like Donald Trump have been able to gain significant ground. So to be a part of something historical like that would definitely be a valuable learning experience.”

- Michael Garner , 10 “It’s important that we all have a voice in our government and elect our own representatives.

It’s our responsibility as citizens.”

- Anthony Rodriguez, 11 feb. 26, 2016

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McAuliffe Elementary School in Highland Village hosted the 11th annual Chili Cook Off. Participants at this event could travel the hallways and taste the chili from each grade level, sit in the cafeteria and watch a talent show, wander outside and enjoy the live band playing country music and much more.

Tristan Sanchez holds tightly onto the mechanical bull for just a few seconds before falling off. Sanchez is enrolled at McAuliffe as a kindergartner.

Third grade teachers Mandy Martinez, Jana Osborn, Alli Sandlin and Lisa Barss sit at their Inside Out themed chili booth. Each teacher dressed up as a character from the film.

Senior Shachi Hansoti manages the inflatable human hamster ball booth.

The workers at this activity followed alongside the kids making sure they didn’t fall out of the hamster ball.

Preparing the table for the hungry kids, sophomore Kaitlin Collins carefully places cheese on top of each individual cup of chili. Collins and her teammates hosted the golf booth at the cook-off.

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