The Signal - September 2018

September 2018

Volume 93

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TJ has come up with new ways for our security to become better and to protect its students. If you are interested in learning more read New Security Measures by: Kelsie Anderson.

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If you are a person who is really into fashion and you are looking for more trends to try out this fall then read Fall Trends to Try by: Chrystina Winchell.

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Cameron Baker (25) is forced out of bounds on one of his 34 carries.

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Starting clockwise: Ty Harold (9) kicking one of the many field goals.

Cameron Baker (25) catching a ball going for a touchdown.

Cameron Baker (25) running the ball down hoping for a touch down.

Photo provided by: Cesar Esparza

Carter Harold Reporter TJ found themselves in a high scoring shootout friday night in their game against Sioux City North. The Final score of this game was The Jackets 99 to the Stars 81.

The Two teams combined for a state record in total points in a single game with a total of 180.

Also, Thomas Jefferson’s 99 points were the most points by an 11-man team since 1933.

TJ recovered two onside kicks from Senior Kicker Ty Harold, one of them, on the opening kick off.

Cameron Baker ran for eight

touchdowns, and a crazy 371 rushing yards on 34 carries.

Cameron Lukavsky added 169 rushing yards. Jermaine Greene Also had a big night with 209 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.

I interviewed a few players about the coach telling them they were going to take the knee instead of getting 100 points.

“I was mad at first because I wanted 100” -Dylan Carman “I was mad in the moment because I know we could have scored the 100th point or put the 2 points in the endzone to get 101” - Cayden Rowell “I thought it showed good Sportsmanship” - Jermaine Green “I was confused and slightly

upset because it would have been cool to kick the 100th point PAT, but I know why he did it and I am not mad” - Ty Harold Sioux City North (1-1) 7 14 28 26—81 Thomas Jefferson (1-1) 22 35 21 21—99 CBTJ: Seneca Calhoun 2 run (Cameron Baker run) CBTJ: Baker 3 run (Calhoun run) CBTJ: Baker 8 run (run failed) SCN: Cale Conner 13 pass from Matt Hagan (Christian Lavariega kick) CBTJ: Jermaine Green 68 run (Ty Harold kick) CBTJ: Cameron Lukavsky 11 run (Harold kick) SCN: Devonta Cobbs 41 run (kick failed) CBTJ: Baker 39 run (Harold kick) CBTJ: Baker 43 run (Harold kick) SCN: Trenton Frerichs 53 kickoff return (Hagan run)

CBTJ: Lukavsky 6 run (Harold kick) CBTJ: Baker 42 run (kick failed) SCN: Dequan Lillard 48 run (run failed) SCN: Cobbs 42 pass from Hagan (Lillard run) SCN: Conner 20 pass from Hagan (Lillard run) CBTJ: Green 4 run (Green run) SCN: Cobbs 28 pass from Hagan (run failed) CBTJ: Baker 19 run (Harold kick) SCN: Frerichs 18 pass from Hagan (run failed) CBTJ: Baker 9 run (Harold kick) SCN: Conner 18 pass from Hagan (Cobbs run) SCN: Frerichs 27 pass from Hagan (run failed) CBTJ: Lukavsky 5 run (Baker run) SCN: Cobbs 58 pass from Hagan (pass failed) CBTJ: Baker 11 run (run failed) SCN: Frerichs 65 pass from Hagan (pass failed)

There is a New Principal The new principal at TJ Mrs. Dania Freudenburg.

Photo by: Emily Eikenberry

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In the past couple of months Iowa has seen kidnappings skyrocked and if you are trying to find ways not to get kidnapped read Kidnappings in Iowa by: Kelsie Anderson.

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TJ’s first football did not go as well as they thought it would be losing by 34 points if you wanna know how well we played read TJ ‘fumbles’ home opener by: Carter Harold

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TJ Jacket volleyball killed the competition by their amazing skills and teamwork. If you want to know how well they did read Jackets volleyball ‘kills’ the competition by: Carter Harold.

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Chrystina Winchell Reporter Thomas Jefferson has appointed Mrs. Dania Freudenburg to be our new principal. School officials announced the transfer at the end of last year.

Freudenburg, former principal of Roncalli Catholic High School, a private school in Omaha, She was appointed here by a coworker. “A former coworker actually told me that there was this job opening and suggested I look at Council Bluffs.”

“I thought the district looked amazing, and the school looked

really great, so I applied for it and here I am.” Freudenburg stated.

Freudenburg discussed her transfer between private and public during an interview on Wednesday afternoon.

“There are some differences in the expectations. It’s a lot more strict probably in a private environment as far as there’s uniforms and just some of the expectations.

During the first year at TJ, which enrolls around 1200 students, one thing that Freudenburg pushed is the enforce-

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ment of the cell phone policy and standing in the hallway.

“We feel strongly about it because it’s something that was requested by the teachers.” Freudenburg said, “We just really want to make sure that we’re taking an opportunity for that distraction and as much as we can focusing on the class subject.”

As far as the issue with standing in the hallways during passing period, Freudenburg explained that students should be “using that time to get from their class to the next class” and that

“that’s really what passing period is for.”

The new principal also talked about possibly reducing the amount of time students have between each class.

“What I’ve seen is that we have five minute passing periods and we’re kind of looking at, is that to much time?” Freudenburg states, “Because if we have so much time to stop and talk, do we need to reduce that so that we can make sure that we’re utilizing out time during the day.”

Freudenburg also goes on to say, “We are not going to change it right now unless it continues to be and issue where kids feel like they have to much time in the hallway during passing. That they don’t need that amount of time to get to class? Then that might be something we look at.”

Because this is the principals first year at Thomas Jefferson, Freudenburg stated that she will be observing more than changing.

“I have tried to not make a lot of big changes right away. I think one of the big things is I just want to make sure that everyone’s to class on time.”

News

THE SIGNAL

Nike makes big decisions

Editor-in-Chief Emily Eikenberry Paginator Emily Eikenberry

Colin Kaepernick comes up with Nike’s new slogan.

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Staff Kelsie Anderson Heather Giovannoni Carter Harold Chrystina Winchell Adviser Rob Lindquist Phone: 712-328-6493 Facebook: CBJacketJournalism Twitter:@TJHSJournalism Web: cbjacketjournalism.com Snapchat: tjhsjournalism

Heather Giovannoni Reporter

On September 3rd Nike had announced that Colin Kaepernick, would be the face of their 30th anniversary “just do it” campaign. People are already getting riled up about it, they are mad that they chose him and they refuse to buy or wear anything nike.

“Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.” the Newest Just Do It slogan.

Kaepernick has not played for the NFL since 2016, because he began silently protesting police brutality and racial inequality, by kneeling during the national anthem. Many people celebrated this but others were infuriated.

“No why would I stop buying nike, people are mad about what him taking a stand for the

problems with inequality. There are inequalities, I don’t have a problem with him standing for what he believes.” States Mr. Liebenthal People were and are still so mad that they are cutting and burning their nike products that they already bought. Then they post them and tweeting at nike.

Lots of people were confused that others were ruining the stuff that they already paid for. Even though it doesn’t hurt Nike at all cause they already have your money.

“Half the people that just post it online they’re like just doing it just cause everybody else is doing it.” said Camron Hastie.

A post from twitter stated “I just seen people cutting their NIKE clothing because of NIKE supporting Kaepernick! LMAO

@Nike already has your $$$..

Might as well cut that up too” This doesn’t affect Nike that much, earlier this year Nike and the NFL extended their partnership for another eight years.

All 32 of their teams will wear uniforms and apparel supplied

by Nike.

According to NBC News Nike’s sales jumped by 31% almost double last year, after former quarterback now activist, Colin Kaepernick became their new spokesperson. Market observers say that after the presidents public display of his anger could possibly backfire and draw more attention to Nike.

Chole Brown says, “They just want to start stuff like cutting or crossing of the nike symbol on your clothes that’s not really offending anybody, that’s just being

MS Renovation Bond passes

Wilson Middle School Yellow Jackets.

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Kirn MIddle School Lynxs.

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“We will begin right away to work with the architects to finalize the designs and plans to complete the projects as proposed,” Dr. Murillo stated.

Kirn and Wilson Middle The classes that are separated Schools in Council Bluffs along with the Treynor School District into teams will get a commons had a vote over a bond issue on area where students and teachers can work together more often September 11th over whether or not the three middle schools and students will get to work with one another more than should be remodeled.

Council Bluffs Schools will be before also.

“As these designs are being spending 37 million dollars for finalized, we will provide an opthe two middle schools for the portunity for parent and public remodeling.

The remodeling will upgrade input, and communicate with the schools plumbing and fix up parents and all key stakeholders the classrooms as well replacing along the way,” said Dr. Murillo.

Treynor School District is gothe air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems. The remod- ing to spend 11.5 million dollars in order for all the remodeling eling will also build delivery that needs done. Some things places and new entrances for that Treynor will be adding are Kirn.

Kelsie Anderson Reporter

new sprinklers, more classrooms, new air conditioning for their West gym, and an expansion for their wrestling room.

For Kirn and Wilson Middle School, they will be using the old Target at the Mall Of The Bluffs as a temporary school while the remodeling takes place. But that decision will also be chosen over the bond issue.

“We are eager to get started so that our students may benefit from the facilities improvements for many years to come, and will work diligently to make the next few years go very smoothly for our students, families and staff,” says Dr. Murillo On September 12th the bond issue was approved for Treynor School District. On September 17th the bond was approved

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a cry baby, nike still made some cash off of you.”

There is a photo going around on the internet, of our president Donald Trump. Where he is seen not holding his hand over his heart during the national anthem, but he is angry at the fact that Nike is using kaepernick.

“Nike is a company that is focused on younger generations and expanding their market. This ad did that for them,” said Hetal Pandya, the co-founder of Edison Trends.

Nike wants to show people that they care and support what Colin Kaepernick is standing for. They want to focus on the younger generation so they can help them by influencing their lives, and show them that it is ok to stand up for what you believe in no matter what others say.

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Heather Giovannoi Reporter This year the Jacket Journalism department has made the ultimate decision to not print the newspaper.

Instead of the newspaper we have decided to use an app, and on our website.

According to Emily Eikenberry, the Editor in Chief of The Signal, “We have decided to not print because, teens these days are less likely to read the newspaper because they are always on their phones.”

Teens spend an average of nine hours on social media a day, and would never bother picking

up a newspaper let alone read it. All of these different social medias is how they get their news, whether they are reading an actual article or something someone posted.

By not printing the newspaper, we are a lot saving money.

Printing the paper cost 60 dollars a month in black and white, front and back 300 copies, and with this app it only cost us 10 dollars a month and the pictures will be in color, there is also so many other things that will be on the app like lunch menu, Swarm TV, etc.

Check out our app when it is released or you can visit our website Jacket journalism.

NEWS

New security measures Thomas Jefferson took more security measures after all the school shootings that happened in other parts of the States.

Photo by: Emily Eikenberry

Kelsie Anderson Reporter In 2018, TJ has made many adjustments to their schools security system in order for their students and staff to be safe.

Many students don’t agree with the changes that have been made by thinking that they are to extreme or that some are unneeded.

The new principal at TJ, Mrs. Dania Freudenberg talked about

what the new security measures are for.

She stated, “In a building this size, this is essential for the safety of all staff and students, and it allows us to limit the available entrances and have better control and knowledge of who is in the building”.

Freudenburg stated, “The doors between the two buildings are unlocked during passing period, to allow students to get to and from classes”.

Freudenburg continues, “After passing period is over, the doors are automatically locked again,

Kidnappings in Iowa

and any student who is not in the building on time will be required to sign in at attendance and receive a pass to class”.

Freudenberg also stated, “With the new security at entrances, all doors are locked during the school day”.

Mrs. Windham described what the staff do during passing period that they didn’t do before.

She said, The doors outside are locked from the outside just like all the Elementary schools.”

She was also asked on what she is doing personally for the schools security.

Windham stated. “ We just monitor the building and were stationing ourselves all throughout the building during passing periods.”

She also stated, “When the tardy bell rings were clearing hallways, clearing bathrooms and just checking a lot of things.”

Windham was asked on what the reason is for all of the security measures.

She said, “It’s just to make our building a little bit safer, it’s not that we were unsafe before but we just have to improve on things.”

TJ’s school officer talked about

what students are expected to do when they enter the school late and what procedures he would do for the school in any emergency situation.

He stated, “Coming in and checking in with the secretary, everybody that comes in will have to be buzzed in and buzzed out of the doors.”

He also explained, “If anything were to come up, we would do what’s best for the school and staff and the children”.

If you have questions you can go ask the Officer or one of the administrative.

News

Mollie Tibbetts senior pictures.

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Kelsie Anderson Reporter In July 2018, Usatoday.com stated that at least 48 juveniles have gone missing in Iowa.

The Mollie Tibbetts story was one of them that gained lots of attention throughout Iowa, with the money for her being found reaching up to $300,000.

Mollie was first announced missing on July 18th, 2018 and was last seen that day at around 7pm on a evening jog, her boyfriend reported that he had recieved a Snapchat from her at

around 10:00 pm.

As stated in an article by abc7. com on August 13th, police asked the public to please come forward if they had any information about Mollie’s disappearance, later they received over 1,500 tips.

According to abc7.com on August 22nd Mollies family released a statement saying, “Our hearts are broken on behalf of Mollie’s entire family, we thank all of those from around the world who have sent their thoughts and prayers for our girl.

We know that many of you will join us as we continue to carry Mollie in our hearts forever.”

Sadly, on August 21st, Mollie Tibbetts body was found. An autopsy later reported that Mollie was stabbed to death.

The Desmoinesregister.com reported that , Mollie Tibbett’s killer, Cristhian Bahena Rivera stated that he exited his vehicle, and began running behind her and beside her, and that Tibbetts grabbed her phone and told him she was going to call the police, he then got mad and panicked and blocked his memory which is what he does when he gets upset and that he doesn’t remember anything after that.

As stated in Bostonglobe.com,

Rivera said, “The next thing he recalled was being in his car and finding a headphone earpiece in his lap that did not belong to him. That prompted him to open his trunk, where he saw the woman in workout clothes”.

Rivera then stated, “He dragged, then carried Tibbetts body 60 feet into an isolated cornfield near Brooklyn, Iowa.

Then he dropped her on the ground, face up, covered her with corn stalks and walked away.”

Rivera, then led police towards a cornfield where they found Mollie Tibbetts. Rivera was later found guilty of 1st degree

murder.

Due to the recent kidnappings in Iowa, many happening near areas around I-80, for your safety, it’s best that you walk with someone using the ‘buddy-system’ and also make sure to look around your surroundings and to look drivers in the eyes as you’re crossing and make sure that you walk defensively in order to be prepared for any unexpected attacks. They are having a selfdefence class for girls on Sunday October 7th. 7 to 8 pm. The class is limited so make sure that you get your spot, they will also provide pizza.

Announcements Senior Picutres are due Decemeber 20th

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SPORTS Jackets Volleyball beat the competition TJ ‘Fumbles’ home opener Jackets show off second place Plaque at AHSTW. Shown in photo (left to right) Akaysha Cole, Tyanna Carey, Jenna Midkeiff, Victoria Stanfield, Ashlie Knecht, Elizabeth Elkins, Faith Christiansen, Torrie Rief, Morgan Lesley.

Photo provide by: @TjVolleyball on twitter

Carter Harold Reporter Jackets Cameron Lukavsky (7) runs the football on Friday vs West.

Photo provide by: Cesar Esparza much different.”

Even though TJ was able to The Jackets will stay at home outrush the Visiting Wolverines next week to take on Sioux City 411 to 269, Sioux City West Carter Harold caused TJ to fumble the football North at 7p.m on Friday.

Reporter Thomas Jefferson (0-1) …...0 7 0 four times in the contest, prov0-7 ing to be a major factor on the Sioux City West (1-0) ……..0 21 7 scoreboard.

6 - 34 Senior Quarterback Cameron WEST: Adien Belt 1 yd run (Ezekiel The last time the two teams faced off was when the Jackets Lukavsky said, “I think it was just Turner kick) WEST: Belt 20 yd run (Turner kick) walked away with a huge 56-21 lazy ball control and lack of muscle endurance that caused those kick)TJ: Emilio Rubio 7yd run (Ty Harold victory over the wolverines.

This time it was a different mistakes but I think after losing WEST: Nick Puente 33 yd run everyone will focus up a lot more (Turner kick) story as injuries and fumbles WEST: Belt 9 yd run (Turner kick) caused the Jackets to drop their both physically and mentally to WEST: Rileigh Belt fumble recovery season opener to the Wolverines help us keep control of the ball TD (kick failed) which will make games turn out 34-7.

Thomas Jefferson Volleyball went 1-2 Thursday night in Glenwood Picking up a win to MVAOCOU and dropping games to Tri-Center and Glenwood.

Ellie Perrine’s nine kills led the way for the Jackets, while Victoria Stanfield added seven and Ashlie Knecht had six. Jenna Midkiff also had a big night leading the team with 21 assists and 13 digs, Faith Christensen added 12 digs for Thomas Jefferson.

The busy week didn’t end there for TJ, the Jackets still had five more to play. In those five TJ went 4-1 placing second place at the AHSTW volleyball tournament.

The Jackets picked up wins

against Atlantic, Earlham, Riverside and Denison. Losing just once to the tournament host in the finals.

The impressive week now has the Jackets sitting at 5-3 on the season.

The girls next game will be on the road once more in a Duel against Seargent Bluffs on Thursday.

Glenwood 25-25 Thomas Jefferson 9-13 Tri-Center 25-25 Thomas Jefferson 6-15 Thomas Jefferson 25-25 MVAOCOU 16-11 Thomas Jefferson 21-21 Atlantic 19-12 Thomas Jefferson 21-21 Earlham19-13 Thomas Jefferson 21-21 Riverside 10-14 Thomas Jefferson 21-12-12 Denison 18-21-13 AHSTW- 21-18-15 Thomas Jefferson 17-21-7

Fall trends to try

From left to right: Balmain, Givenchy, Miu Miu Photo provide by: Huffingtonpost.com Rihanna rocks pumps and vintage jeans Photo provide by: Harpersbazaar.com

Chrystina Winchell Reporter If there’s one thing we’ve learned from New York Fashion Week (NYFW), it’s that fashion is changing.

One great thing about clothes is it says what you’re feeling without having to actually say it.

This is called a fashion statement.

Some of the biggest fashion statements seen during New York Fashion Week we know are coming in hot this Fall.

Feeling optimistic? Try on some bold, bright colours that you wouldn’t normally wear. Last fall, society was getting into the greys and browns. However, with

2018 being the year of change of uprising, bland is not the way to go this season. So grab that neon shirt you’ve been hiding in your closet and show it off.

Are the ‘80’s back? We all suspected it when biker shorts and fanny packs went into style this summer. But biker shorts might be a little cold for Iowa weather.

However, there are some warmer ‘80’s-like options seen all over Instagram.

As modeled on rising instagram pages, Revice Denim and Nasty Gal, vintage jeans have taken over as staple pants in several of the appearances.

Another old trend becoming new

is pumps. The great thing about pumps and vintage jeans is they look amazing together.

Sabrina Carpenter showed off this outfit rage in a photoshoot, other celebrities have demonstrated this as well.

Whether you’re a baggy shirt or a short dress type of person, the direction this fall is the more is better. In the Marc Jacobs and Miu Miu runways, we couldn’t help but see that layers were a big part of the look. These displays were also mostly unisex clothing, so men could follow the style as well. However, the downside to these runway looks is several of us can’t afford such expensive

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Charlie Puth shows off statement tee in March for Our Lives campaign Photo provide by: Dailymail.co.uk

brands.

So how to take runway looks to the street? Try putting a hoodie underneath a jean jacket or maybe a white tee shirt underneath that strapped dress so you can wear it to school.

It’s not just fashion that’s changing, it’s the world as well and society can’t ignore it. Activist organizations such as #MeToo, NeverAgain, ACLU, Planned Parenthood, and Black Lives Matter have become a big topic of conversation in the United States.

Celebrities such as Charlie Puth and Cara Delevingne have been spotted wearing statement tees and rebellious clothing

expressing political and social views. An example being black dresses at the Golden Globes and orange bandanas at Everytown.

So if it’s a Monday morning and you’re feeling a little lazy, match a statement tee with a pair of jeans or joggers and there’s an outfit.

While I do not recommend ridding your summer dresses just yet, it would be a good idea to start adding some autumn pieces.

If there’s one thing NYFW has taught us - it’s that the ‘80’s are back. So if you need a little more inspo, just tap into your parents old polaroids and you should be good.