Disney Nature introduces youth to animal kingdom Concerts provide opportunities for people to enjoy live entertainment

STELLA POWERS trends editor

For people who enjoy music, going to concerts can be a great and really fun experience. There are many notable artists that will be playing at nearby venues in upcoming months, though they may not be very affordable.

One of the most talked about concerts, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, has fans excited; however, getting tickets for the event has been difficult. This show will be playing at the Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on June 30 and July 1, but tickets are not currently available through Ticketmaster due to high demand.

Another upcoming show is the tour by Stevie Nicks and Billy

Joel. According to Ticketmaster, the most inexpensive tickets for this tour are around $75, but that price is only available for single admission in upper level seating.

Other known artists, including Sabrina Carpenter, Melanie Martinez, 5 Seconds Of Summer, and more are also playing Ohio venues this summer.

However, there are other ways to enjoy live music besides just the expensive, mainstream shows.

In terms of more local music, there are many opportunities to enjoy performances in Wooster.

The WHS Music Dept. puts on numerous concerts throughout the year, consisting of students involved in choir, band and orchestra. There are many upcoming performances in early May, such as the upcoming Big Band Dance on May 6. More information can be found on the WCS Music Department website. Wooster is also home to The College of Wooster, which provides many opportunities for experiencing live music. The Wooster Symphony Orchestra will be performing on April 22 at the Gault Recital Hall. For more information, visit the College of Wooster website. Wooster also has many talented local musicians, many of which can be seen as a part of the Main Street Music Series by Main Street Wooster. From May 26 to October 8, there will be free live music on the Downtown Wooster Public Square every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, starting at 6 pm. Ranging from free to fairly expensive, there are many local opportunities to attend a concert or performance and enjoy live music.

How to: create graduation announcements

MOLLY BYRNE cover editor

Simply to Impress:

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-Wide range of variety in photo layouts

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Shutterfly:

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Hannah Loguidice

on campus editor

Disney is a company that has an impact on almost every part of the entertainment industry from theme parks and cruise lines to kids movies, TV channels and more.

One of Disney’s lesser known franchises is Disney Nature, which seeks to give viewers an in-depth look at the animal kingdom.

Disney Nature released its first movie The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos on Oct. 26, 2008, and since then, 10 more documentaries have been released, all focusing on different aspects of the animal kingdom.

After Disney Nature’s initial release, the documentaries began to be released on, or around, Earth Day and many of them seek to aid conservation efforts for the animals seen in the documentary.

African Cats was released April 22, 2011, and was partnered with the “Save the Savannah” campaign.

According to a May 2, 2011, article from the African Wildlife Foundation, “A portion of the proceeds from the opening-week ticket sales will be donated to the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund to ensure the future of lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, giraffes and a host of other animals in the vibrant African savanna.”

Each documentary follows the lives of different “characters” within the environment, following everything that happens to them and providing narration to give context to what the viewer is seeing.

Chimpanzee was released April 20, 2012, and follows the life of Oscar, an adorable chimpanzee as he navigates the forest. It captures everything that Oscar and his family encounter.

A few of the other documentaries include Monkey Kingdom, which follows Maya and her son Kip in the Jungle of South Asia, and Born in China features three different animals: the panda, the golden monkey and the snow leopard.

Disney, as a company, has been at the forefront of environmentalism, sustainability and conservation efforts for a long time.

According to Disney.Impact.com, their long term goal is to reach a net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions, they have already eliminated the usage of single use plastic straws and stirrers in Disney World. Additionally, they utilize reclaimed water for grounds keeping and have designed Disney character dolls to utilize 100% recyclable plastic free packaging.

As graduation date is June 4, 2023, many seniors are beginning to order graduation announcements, invitations and planning their graduation parties. But, weeding through places to order these items can be difficult. The following is a list of websites with the best variety, most affordable price range and most amount of customization between designs.

Basic Invitation:

-Customizable templates

-More simple in design

-Middle to low range in price

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Minted:

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-Each template is very personable and can be changed easily

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Baking shows provide entertainment options

BEN STAVNEZER graphics editor

Cook’s Table:

Cook’s Table highlights individual chefs and cuisines across the world. The show features how the creative process is born in each chef and the joy they derive from making masterpieces and sharing the culture they cook. It is a great show for complicated and simple cuisines alike.

Salt fat acid heat:

In Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, chef and writer Samin Nosrat travels the world to explore the four basic keys to wonderful cooking. The show has only four episodes, but the length makes the show easy to binge. Learning the fundamentals of cooking is a great way to improve your cooking skills.

Great British Baking Show:

The Great British Baking Show is an enjoyable departure from American food shows, which turn their content into a contest. The bakers are not professionals, just people who love this as a hobby. The show does a great job presenting their baking as a true labor of love. The judges are straightforward and honest when it comes to failures but they’re never rude about it.

Decor:

Amazon has a great range of basic decor for graduation parties at lower costs. Anything you may need from plates, spreemers, napkins to party favors and table clothes. A huge benefit to ordering these items from Amazon is the wide range of colors and designs, this makes it very easy to match any theme of graduation party or event.

Etsy is on the middle/higher end of pricing for decor, however, it is much more customizable and can be used for bigger pieces that may be saved after the party. Ordering a custom sign for a graduation party would be a great idea from Etsy, the host can personalize the message on the sign, the colors, font etc.

Alton brown’s good eats:

Mixing humor, common sense, science and food is a winning recipe for Alton Brown’s Good Eats series. It is a great show for beginner cooks, since everything is explained thoroughly and logically, so viewers do not just learn what ingredients go into a dish, they also learn why the ingredients work together and what they contribute to the recipe.