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Women’s history influences today’s women

By Emma Pratt THROUGHOUT history, women have accomplished many things.

However, their accomplishments were under-recognized until around 1978. In 1978, a school in Sonoma, California began to acknowledge women’s contributions to culture, history & society with a week-long celebration.

It soon grew to be a month-long celebration of women’s contributions.

Within a few years of the celebration in California, Congress was petitioned to expand the week-long celebration to the entire month. After the celebration became official, other countries joined in and adopted similar events. In 1992, Canada began to celebrate women’s history, as well. In 2000, Australia began to hold its own version of Women’s History Month, too.

“It’s a shame that we categorize a specific month where we recognize women. We should be recognizing women all the time,” Ms. Robinson said. Politicians organize the celebration of races, genders, heritages, disabilities, etc. into specific months, days, or weeks. Those things deserve recognition all the time.

Leadership roles in business and politics are mainly filled by men. The recognition of women’s history helps spark motivation for women to become leaders.

National Women’s History Month is about recognizing women and their achievements. Each year, many women are honored for their accomplishments. Also, each year, the National Women’s History Alliance sets a theme.

This year, the theme is “Visionary Women: Champions of Peace & Nonviolence.”

“This year, we honor women who have led efforts to end war, violence, and injustice and pioneered the use of nonviolence to change society,” as stated on the nationalwomenshistoryalliance. org website. Women have played important roles in many historical movements. For example, women have participated in antislavery organizations, temperance leagues, and moral-reform societies. National Women’s History Month recognizes these important roles that women have served.

“People don’t pay enough attention to women’s history. It’s important to talk about women and their achievements,” Kahley Haslam (11) said. National Women’s History Month is important because it is not just about the big achievements of women, but their daily accomplishments

as well. National Women’s History Month brings light to women and their contributions.

“It’s important to highlight women in history. Within our society and education, the focus has been more on men rather than women,” Mary Newton (12) said. In a male-dominated society, it’s important to recognize women. It’s also important to motivate and help women to take more leadership roles.

National Women’s History Month helps commemorate women and their achievements.

The celebration brings awareness to women’s history. That’s why it’s important to celebrate National Women’s History Month. It brings hope to women who want to change the world. Women in history who have achieved great things are examples to today’s [continued on page 8]

“It is good we have this, because we should know women in this country don’t have equal rights,” Ms. Robinson said.

March is National Social Workers Month

By Nevaeh Chavez SOCIAL workers are employed in a variety of settings, ranging from hospitals to schools. They take on the job of helping people cope with drug abuse, personal relationships, and some even diagnose or treat people with a mental illness.

Social workers bring a unique knowledge and a variety of skills to students. Students often need help at school with mental health and behavioral concerns.

Social workers provide ways to help when kids need to become stabilized with home situations, emotional, and physical abuse.

Adjusting to a different school and life situations can be difficult,

and some kids don’t know how to handle it all at once.

Granger High has its very own school social worker, Kim Sommers (‘82). She is a proud Granger High alumna and has been working for Granite School District since 2001.

She received her bachelor’s degree from Utah State University, and her masters from the University of Utah. “The advice that I have for anyone wanting to be a social worker is stay committed.

It takes about six years to receive your master’s degree,” Ms. Sommers said.

Balancing work and home life is a challenge in and of itself.

Being a social worker carries so

many of its own challenges, too.

It is hard to know when to leave stuff at work.

“It’s hard not to take [events experienced on the job] home. I had to learn how to separate the two and know that I can’t always fix everything,” Ms. Sommers said.

As a social worker, you learn just how valuable human relationships can be. An individual feels a lot when it comes to interacting with others and having someone to count on.

Ms. Sommers is very committed to helping Granger students and always doing her best to let all her students know she is there for them and any situation they

might be in.

Psychology plays a big role in social work. Knowing how the brain works and the reasons behind an individual’s actions are important things to know as a social worker. However, being a psychologist and a social worker is not the same thing.

These careers differ because their professional focus is different. The significance of psychology to social work should not be overlooked, but a distinction does exist. Clinical social work is most related to psychology. A clinical social worker focuses on helping clients receive more clinical treatments, focusing more on depression and disorders.

International Women’s Day hits in March

By Liliana Arreola MARCH 8 is International Women’s Day. It helps us recognize women without any division.

A color to symbolize women is purple. Each year, there is a theme surrounding International’s Women’s Day, as well. For 2019, the theme is #BalanceforBetter.

This means that the aim for this year is gender balance/equality.

However, this agenda shouldn’t only last a day but an entire year. A way to show support for this theme is posting a picture with hands out and the #BalanceforBetter.

Mariah Valle (9) loves the idea of International Women’s Day because people are able to recognize women. This is important because some women feel they need to rely on men, but recognizing women for who they are can make them happy with their independence. “I think International Women’s Day is ignored.

It is good we have a day like this because we live in a time with a lot of sexism,” Valle said.

As much as we try to say that we have attained gender equality, this is not the case. There are so many stereotypes surrounding what a woman should/should not and can/cannot do. However, the entire point of gender equality is giving men and women the opportunity and chance to do what they deem right without stigmatizing them.

“We need to appreciate woman as much as we do men,” Jackie Peralta (9) said. If we only recognize men, it may lead women into feeling inferior and inadequate. Instead, appreciating them will encourage them to continue doing the excellent work they already are.

“I love International Women’s Day, but I don’t think we make a big deal about it. It is good we have this because we should know women in this country don’t have equal rights,” Ms. Robinson said.

Women feel as if they are an outcast from men, and they want the same opportunity everyone else gets.

Everyone should know about International Women’s Day. It will help us grow as a society.

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National Puppy Day scratching at door

By Erik Carranza NATIONAL Puppy Day is a day for showing puppies some love. It is on March 23 and was first announced in 2006. Puppies make people comfortable and happy.

It is also important to reciprocate these feelings to puppies, as well. Believe it or not, puppies have emotions similar to humans.

This is a holiday where people like Ariana Rojas (11) are going to appreciate their puppies more than usual. Rojas has a miniature Schnauzer named Junior. Rojas got her puppy on August 27.

“I am going to buy him treats and try to spend all day with him that day,” Rojas said. This time of year, a lot of dogs and puppies tend to spend their time home alone because kids are at school and adults are usually working.

Spending a lot of time with puppies can be really hard when people are busy, but it is always nice to show puppies some affection and do things for them.

“I am also planning to spoil Junior by getting him good dog food instead of that dry dog food we feed him all the time. I am so happy that I have a puppy to spend this holiday with,” Rojas said.

Victor Landeros (11) has three puppies, two of which are girls and one of which is a boy.

The male puppy is called Rex.

The two females are named Nova and Camilla. Camilla is a Chihuahua and Yorkie mix. She is ten months old. Nova is a red nose pit bull and is six months old.

“I’ve never actually celebrated this holiday, only because I didn’t know about it,” Landeros said.

Although Landeros didn’t know this holiday existed, he said that he has been trying his best to show his dogs love and affection and also tries to spend time with them whenever he has free time and has nothing to do.

Landeros spends most of his time at school. He has said that it can be really hard to always be there for pets because of the things people have to do throughout the day.

If people knew more about this holiday, there would be a lot more people showing off their puppies and spending time with them on that day. “Now that I know that this is a holiday, I am planning on taking them out to play and go for a walk, like at a park or something,” Landeros said.

Puppies are a big responsibility and need a lot of attention.

Luis Rivera (12) knows how to take care of his dog and also shows it the appreciation it needs.

Rivera has a dog named Luna.

She is a mixed Chihuahua. “My dog is light brown with a white streak being her neck. She has

one ear that’s perked up and the other that is kind of floppy,” Rivera said.

Unlike most people, Rivera has already celebrated National Puppy Day. He loves taking the day off and spending the day with his pet. When he does that, he momentarily forgets about all of the negative things going on in his life. “I usually take her on a 1-2 hour walk and go to a park afterwards to see her run and just have fun with the other dogs there,” Rivera said.

“This year will probably be no different, except I want to buy my dog a collar with her full name ‘Luna Reyes’ on it,” Rivera said.

Luis Vazquez (12) has a black Labrador who is named Zeus.

“Showing dogs love can be as easy as petting their ears and rubbing their belly,” Vazquez said.

Vazquez loves his dog because he always looks like he is in a happy mood whenever he sees anyone.

“I try to show my dog that I care about him every day after school and work by petting his ears and rubbing his belly,” Vazquez said. He isn’t the type of person to celebrate a day like National Puppy Day. However, he has said that he usually treats his dog every day and not on a single, particular day. Perhaps this is something all Lancers should consider, too.

“Although I’m not always there for him, I will always love my puppy,” Rojas said.

AJ is ready to wear green on a pinch-free St. Patrick’s Day.

Other holidays green with envy

By Tyler Danh ST.PATRICK’S Day was created after the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. St. Patrick’s Day is on March 17. The first recorded St. Patrick’s Day parade took place in New York in 1762. Saint Patrick, who was born in the late 5th century, was one of the most successful Christian missionaries in history.

St. Patrick’s Day plays a big part in Ireland’s history because St. Patrick rid Ireland of a lot of paganism. The Irish were very grateful for him having done that, so they declared a holiday in his honor.

St. Patrick’s Day became really popular in the United States after the Irish Potato Famine.

This event in history caused many people to immigrate to the U.S., in order to escape hunger.

This meant that they brought their culture and traditions with them, too. An estimate of 4.5 million Irish immigrants came to the United States. Now, there are an estimated 33 million Irish people in America, which is about 10% of America’s population.

At the annual New York City St. Patrick’s Day parade, participants march up 5th Avenue from 44th Street to 86th Street.

Each year, between 150,000 and 250,000 marchers take part in the parade, which does not allow automobiles or floats. People wear green clothes and other accesso-

ries to honor this holiday.

“For me, St. Patrick’s Day symbolizes a holiday where we get to wear green. I also think of the four-leaf clover, leprechauns, and the Irish history,” Johnny Pham (12) said. Pham does not claim to know much about the holiday but does celebrate it. He likes to celebrate it by pinching people who don’t wear green, and he believes that finding a fourleaf clover on St. Patrick’s Day is good luck.

“St. Patrick’s Day consists of green, good luck, and gold,” Tina Dang (9) said. Dang does not celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but she does admire the culture of it.

“I do not know much about it. I just know that if you do not wear green, you will get pinched,” Dang said.

Dang wants to learn why it is such a big national holiday. She finds it fascinating that we have so many Irish people who live in the states. This year she wants to participate in St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with other people, and she believes it will be a good experience.

“You have to wear green, or you will get pinched,” AJ Lorenzo (10) said. Lorenzo believes that St. Patrick’s Day is a day when people enjoy other people’s company. He plans on part taking in this year’s St. Patrick’s Day and believes everyone should, too.

Red Cross encourages everyone to uncover inner heroes in March

By Alexis McArthur EVERY year, the president of the United States proclaims March the “Red Cross Month”. This month is meant to honor and celebrate the everyday heroes who help our community by providing assistance to military families, people in crisis, and providing knowledge about emergency services. The Red Cross is recognized internationally as a symbol of protection and neutrality.

“As a school nurse, I’m not directly affected by the Red Cross, but when I worked in a hospital, I saw that a lot of the blood in the blood banks came from blood drives that the Red Cross held,” Cynthia Lisonbee said.

Lisonbee is the school nurse here at Granger and has been a nurse for 15 years. “My niece was in Puerto Rico when hurricane Maria hit, and I know that the Red Cross played a huge role in helping rehabilitate the people, including her, and I am very grateful for that,” Lisonbee said.

Kiana Dalpiaz (11) has a long history of cancer, diabetes, and liver failure in her family. “My family has a history of illness and a lot of them have been in and out of the hospital many times. I am very grateful for the Red Cross for providing the things necessary to help my family members,” Dalpaiz said.

“My grandma died a little over two years ago due to lung cancer that spread to other parts of her body,” Tanahiri Arellano (12) said. Arellano misses her grandma very much and wishes she could’ve had more time with her. “I love my grandma, and I am glad that the hospital was able to make her comfortable in her last moments,” Arellano said.

Noemy Bustamante (10) has a little sister that is only six years old. When she was three, she had to be in the hospital for a while.

“My little sister was in the hospital for nine days because her appendix ruptured,” Bustamante said. She added that her sister

had to undergo surgery for them to stop the bleeding and save her.

“After my sister’s surgery, she was in recovery for nine days and had a feeding tube in her nose for the first few days,” Bustamante said.

“My dad was in the hospital last week because he was having some stomach issues. He recently started noticing it, but he was trying to hold off going to the hospital because it costs a lot of money,” Taylor Chau (12) said.

“I know the Red Cross provides supplies for hospitals, and I think that’s great. The more help the better,” Chau said.

All of these kids have been impacted by the Red Cross in some way or another. Red Cross month is under-rated and more people should know about it. Next time you, a friend or a family member goes to the hospital, remember to think about all the people that worked so hard to give you all the help you need, including the Red Cross.

Ms. Lisonbee getting ready to administer an insulin shot for a diabetic patient.

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Extraterrestrial Abduction Day is on March 20

By Carlos Salinas MARCH marks the month of Extraterrestrial Abductions Day. Many Lancers at Granger claim that our little green friends from space aren’t just science fiction, while others claim that aliens are just a form of entertainment, a way for a parent to scare their children into obedience.

Brett Hynas (11) was only eight years old when he witnessed his first UFO. “I was in my backyard when it happened. I looked up and saw a UFO. The sky turned green, then back to normal. It was one of the coolest experiences I’ve ever had,” Hynas said.

Hynas believes that aliens could be protecting humans from other, meaner aliens. Aliens could be wanting us to grow as a species and possibly preparing us for bigger threats. “How can we be the only ones in this universe?” Hynas said.

Ariana Chacon (11) has her own theory on aliens. She believes that aliens have us trapped in a simulation. “Aliens are watching us from a closer distance than we think. There are stories about the world ending. What if all those endings are just aliens pulling the plug and restarting the simulation?” Chacon said.

Chacon continues to talk about her own experience with aliens.

One day, Chacon was outside in her yard when she witnessed something in the sky: a star turn-

ing into six multiple flying objects.

“I quickly called my mom and dad to come outside. My parents saw the whole thing,” Chacon said.

Chacon isn’t the only one who believes in a theory of simulation.

Founder of SpaceX, Elon Musk, has a strong faith in the theory of simulation, too. “There’s a

tures after Earth. “Aliens are more advanced than us, but they’re not bad creatures. They just have different morals and goals than us,” Merino said.

Merino talks about Area 51, mentioning how the government seems to be hiding something there and that the government is very hesitant about sharing information about Area 51.

“I’ve seen a lot of documentaries and videos about aliens. The number of artifacts we’ve found is proof of their existence. Why would the government be so secretive about Area 51 if there really wasn’t anything?” Merino said.

If aliens were really bad guys, they would have destroyed us by now.

Surprisingly, the U.S. government has confirmed that fact that even they have some suspicions about extraterrestrial existence. “The Pentagon has officially confirmed that there was, in fact, a $22 million government program to collect and analyze ‘anomalous aerospace threats’— government talk for UFOs,” The Washington Post said.

Whether or not aliens are real, these Lancers have verified that there are strong opinions at Granger about extraterrestrial life. Some even claim to have seen a UFO in person. Perhaps this is the purpose of Extraterrestrial Abductions Day, to get people to ponder about the possibility of extraterrestrial life.

“I’ve seen a lot of documentaries and videos about aliens.” billion to one chance we’re living in base reality,” Musk, on The Verge, said. Musk believes that if the universe is really as old as we say it is, then some sort of aliens would have had to develop such technology to simulate life.

Nonetheless, there are people who do not believe in aliens.

“Aliens are just stories made up to scare us,” Derek Ruiz (10) said. Ruiz is a non-believer in extraterrestrials, often ignoring people when they bring up the existence of aliens. However, if they were to exist, Ruiz believes they would be mean.

Contrary to this belief, Cecilia Merino (12) thinks that people try to depict aliens as evil crea-

March 3 marks national anthem celebration

By Leilani Tima national anthem, there are some who disagree by saying that the ON MARCH 3, the national an- who just don’t agree with that. national anthem is stated enough. them is being celebrated to show “It’s not that I don’t support “I mean even though people pride and support for the United the national anthem, it’s just that think the national anthem is said States of America. Today, citizens sometimes I feel as if the United enough.… it actually isn’t in are suggested to pledge allegiance States doesn’t really live up to its my perspective,” Vega said. She and sing the national anthem in liberty expectations,” Valaery talks about how there should be many events. However, recent Vega (10) said. Vega explained more occasions that can include trends of people refusing to do so how America doesn’t live up the national anthem. Citizens shows that the national anthem to their expectations anymore, around the world have different has a different meaning for every- meaning that it basically doesn’t perspectives on the national anone. keep its promises. them. Chong Gum explains how “The national anthem is a She added that everyone she doesn’t know the national anpledge that we make as them, but she is aware of citizens putting our alwhat it means and its siglegiance to the United nificance to the United States of America” Maj. States.

Wilson said. Wilson “I mean I know that explained how the nathis anthem is a connectional anthem is persontion to America, but I ally meaningful for him. wasn’t personally taught Wilson appreciates the why the national anthem anthem for the indepenis so important and why dence and freedom it we often sing it,” Chong represents.

Gum said. She talks more The lyrics do indeed about how in the islands, discuss the freedom and they don’t talk about Losy Harry appreciates the national anthem. sacrifices this country America and the national stands for. Nonetheless, its mean- would stand for the national an- anthem. However, ever since she ing and significance is open to them if America actually had moved to the U.S., she’s been interpretation. Lancers even dif- more liberty and justice for all. learning new things like how the fer on what the national anthem People have had many perspec- national anthem was created. means to them. tives on whether the national anThere are many students here “It [the national anthem] pret- them is said enough or not. in Granger that support the naty much means respect for my “I feel as if the national an- tional anthem. “I absolutely supcountry,” Losy Harry (12) said. them is said only in special port the national anthem,” Harry Harry explains how respecting events, and that is enough” Jan- said. Harry explained that supthe national anthem is a big deal ice Chong Gum (9) said. Chong porting the national anthem is a because he comes from a military Gum explained how America way of supporting what the Unitbackground. says the national anthems at mul- ed States stands for: freedom for It is important for all citizens tiple locations and events and all. of the United States to show dig- how most Americans do stand for Since the national anthem is a nity and show off the national an- the anthem. Even though there part of every American’s life, it them and how it represents every- are Lancers who feel that the na- is important that Lancers ponder one here in America. Even though tional anthem is said in too many what the national anthem means there are people who support the places and events, there are other to them.

Salesperson Day is in March

By Ivan Siete NATIONAL Salesperson Day falls on the second Friday of every March. It’s a day that celebrates the hard work salespeople do and perform. It’s a holiday that started in the year 2000 and has been celebrated since.

Sales and salespeople have been going on since bartering cavemen. Selling and buying items goes on every day. Many students are interested in sales and want to know how to become successful at it.

People want to focus and see how they can make students more successful in sales. There are certain courses that students can take to make them more successful in this field. There are methods that will help students become better salespeople.

Jett Larson (12) doesn’t have a passion for selling, but he has helped his grandma before. He likes that he gets to interact with the customers and make a connection with them. Nonetheless, he recognizes that sales will be an integral part of his life in the future. His passion is theater, and he writes musicals and plays.

Eventually, he will have to sell his musicals to people so that he can fund his shows.

Aside from events, items can be sold, too. People make things and sell them in order to make a living. It can be a piece of art, food, or service. However, regardless of having the natural talent to make things, being able to persuade and advertise a product is a skill in and of itself.

Fahim Sediqi (12) is part of the FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) club at Granger High. Fahim has a passion for business and wants to make a fu-

ture out of it. At his old job, he got experience in sales. “It was a good introduction to sales, and it opened some doors. I want to become better at it,” Sediqi said.

To become a great salesperson, students have to do it over and over again and find their own style. In high school, students can take marketing classes that will help gain more knowledge. Students can start small by selling packs of gum or chocolate bars before moving on to sell bigger products.

Part of learning to become a successful salesperson is coming to understand that rejection is a part of the job. Not everyone will want to buy everything others sell. They can’t let this get in the way of their emotions and drive.

Perseverance and determination are thus key to becoming a successful salesperson.

Marketing will help get products out there to the public. Other important factors to consider is what to sell and where to sell it. A helpful tip is first “selling yourself” and then the product.

Not literally, rather salespeople should make the customer like them because it will be that much harder to refuse a sale.

Luis Ramirez (12) is in the FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) club and is vice president of competition. Luis has experience with door-to-door sales. When he’s older, he wants to become a real estate investor.

Luis has placed in many DECA and FBLA competitions and has even achieved “gold”. “To be a successful salesperson you have to learn more techniques through reading and watching videos and then going out and practicing that skill,” Ramirez said.

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Try to eat just one on national potato chip day on March 14

By Angelica Dwight MARCH 14 is National Potato Chip Day. The U.S. National Day Calendars called potato chips ‘America’s #1 snack food’. Despite many people enjoying potato chips, very few people understand where these chips came from. On August 24, 1853, a restaurant customer complained that his potatoes were not to his liking. The cook finally made him food that was revolutionary at the time—chips. There it is; the creation of the potato chip that has become a national favorite since then.

However, has this delicious snack become a contributing factor to America’s growing rate of obesity? Perhaps our love of potato chips has become an unhealthy obsession.

“Americans consume 1.2 billion pounds of chips every year,” as stated on the punchbowl.com website. Chips are definitely adding to the obesity rates of America. The obesity rate of America is already 35% and is still growing. Obesity is affecting many people’s lives in a negative way.

It’s slowing us down and causing multiple other health problems, such as diabetes and hypertension. Yet, people continue to consume this unhealthy food.

The nutrition teachers here at Granger enjoy chips, as well, but they even say that they are “not good for you.” They state that the amount of fat in chips isn’t healthy at all. They serve no health benefits for anyone who eats them. They do say, however, that baked chips are healthier than regular potato chips and that potato chips are healthier than other kinds of chips. They shared that one serving of chips is OK, but people usually don’t stop after one serving. They eat two or three servings in one sitting. They did advise that crackers are a better alternative.

Here at Granger High School, the majority of Lancers enjoy potato chips.

“We as a group of people in America don’t exactly know how to have enough self-control to stop doing bad habits, including eating unhealthy,” Harley Zissi (9) said. “With unhealthy foods

like chips being so accessible, it’s easy to keep buying and eating them.” There may be other reasons why Lancers continue to eat unhealthy foods even when they know they won’t benefit.

Potato chips are very addicting. Everyone knows the lies they tell themselves when it comes to snacking. ‘I’m going to just eat a little bit of chips’, but before they know it, the entire bag of chips is gone. The salt and added flavors make it an enjoyable, addicting snack for movies and relaxation, but eating this food while doing another task can make it difficult to pay attention to the serving size.

So, completely getting rid of potato chips is not the solution to eating healthier. They are an enjoyable food and fun to occasionally snack on.

However, Lancers need to start dividing up how much they eat.

Rather than eat from the bag, take a small bowl and prepare a single serving. This prevents consumers from unconsciously eating an entire bag of chips while watching television or whatever.

True, National Potato Chip Day does celebrate delicious potato chips, but it serves as reminder of something else: people are having a hard time controlling

their diets. They are eating unhealthily and not doing anything about it. So, use this day to think of the changes Lancers need to make to their diets.

Harley thinks that Lancers should avoid unhealthy snacks.

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National Procrastination Week Opinion by Stephanie Gutierrez

IN MARCH, there is a special day for procrastinators. Putting off all important work has become a thing you can celebrate.

The first two weeks of March is dedicated to leaving tasks for the last minute.

Though many might see procrastination as a negative thing, it can actually be beneficial in certain aspects. Contrary to many beliefs, procrastination can reduce anxiety. It puts off the stress associated with an assignment. It also gives people more time to prepare for the assignment, allowing them to do it with more ease when the day comes.

These benefits apply for ‘balanced procrastination.’ This means leaving things for the last minute, but still leaving enough time to complete the assignment.

The benefits to procrastination do not apply when you decide to do the work 30 minutes before a due date. If you make your deadline too close to the cut-off, it will actually bring you more stress.

Your thoughts will be clouded by the thoughts of whether you will complete the assignment or not.

Furthermore, you will feel rushed while doing the work. This does not pave the way for quality work, which can lead to feelings of disappointment and insecurity.

Nonetheless, “good procrastination” can have positive payouts.

An adrenaline rush will motivate and enable you to get your work done faster. By experiencing the urgency of the task, there are no more excuses that can be applied to avoid doing the assignment.

Instead, it forces the student to complete the assignment because they have no choice.

Procrastination can also provide insight of where your interests lie. If you are able to finish a certain subject more quickly than another, it might be an indication that you carry an interest and passion for that field.

However, procrastination can catch up with you. It is one thing to occasionally procrastinate and another to make a lifestyle out of it. If you procrastinate every task that is given to you, the burden and stress of worrying about the completion of these tasks can actually do you more harm than good.

There are benefits to completing tasks on time. Getting a task done and over with rids you of the hanging thought and urgency of its completion. This can give you more time to genuinely enjoy other activities, whether it be socializing with friends or some needed alone time. It is hard to have fun and go out if you are thinking about an assignment or task.

There can be a lot of reasons as to why people decide to procrastinate. Sometimes, it occurs without it being the person’s intention. Responsibilities pile up, naturally putting certain projects last on the priority list.

Each and every one of us has procrastinated at least once in their life. National Procrastination Week is a way to let us know that we are not alone in our struggle of upholding the responsibilities and tasks given to us.

By Karla Landeros THE MONTH of March is a month when flowers start to bloom and the weather gets slightly warmer. March has normal holidays like St. Patrick’s Day, but it also has other very unusual holidays. In just one day, March can have around three holidays, like March 21. March 21 celebrates four holidays, one of them being Fragrance Day. Fragrances are very popular at Granger for students of all genders. Powerful fragrances come in colognes, lotions, perfumes, and other amazing forms. Although fragrances can be amazing, some people can have allergic reactions to certian smells.

These reactions to fragrances are not actually an allergy to fragrance. It’s actually called fragrance sensitivity, which can trigger allergy-like symptoms.

“Unlike tree pollen or dander, for example, perfumes and scents aren’t actually allergens, they’re irritants,” as stated in Fragrance Sensitivity: When Scents Cause Symptoms on the everydayhealth.com website.

An allergy will affect the immune system and can result in negative consequences. Unlike allergies, an irritant will not affect the immune system but can trigger reactions like sneezing, trouble breathing, or even a rash upon skin contact. So, if one experiences any one of these reactions, it most likely that it’s an irritant or an allergy towards a chemical in the fragrance.

Granger, like any other school, has students like Bailee Leatherwood (10). Leatherwood has an allergy to lavender, which is included in many fragrance products. The smell of lavender may be pleasing to Leatherwood, but the consequences can vary when she’s near lavender. “Depending on how strong it is, I will get hives from a perfume that has lavender. A lot of it is sneezing and itching,” Leatherwood said.

When an emergency situation

occurs, students aren’t the best prepared to react immediately.

When encountered with an allergic reaction, the best thing to do is ask an adult to help treat the allergic reaction. If there happens to be nobody to help, calling 911 might be the best thing to do.

Students should be very aware of allergies to best prevent it. This is clearly the best way to avoid any bad reactions to allergens and irritants. If a case does come up where a student has an allergy, the student is allowed to bring their treatments as long as it follows school rules. “If they are severely allergic, they should be carrying an Epipen or Benadryl,” Ms. Lisonbee, the school nurse, said.

At school, students may not even be aware of a sensitivity that other students may have to products like fragrances, but there are plenty of people with this sensitivity. A professor at the University of Melbourne School of Engineering collected data of about 1,100 people after asking them a series of questions. “Her previous research in the United States found that 19% of Americans experience adverse reactions to air fresheners,” as stated on the www.health.com website.

Students, as well as teachers and others outside of campus, can

be affected by fragrances. Ms. Merrill, a French and family and consumers science teacher, asks her students whenever she can to not bring anything with scents, even if it’s only lipstick. Ms. Merrill’s nose is very fast at picking up fragrances, which can be bothersome.

Ms. Merrill’s reactions are not as severe as her friend’s reaction, though. Ms. Merrill will have some problems with breathing and her throat. Her friend, on the other hand, may stay in bed for a long time, sometimes even a week. “The sensitivity for me isn’t as strong as it is for some people. I have a friend that gets really bad migraines that can last a week,” Ms. Merrill said.

Ms. Merrill tries to provide her students with unscented lotion to prevent exposure to fragrances.

Using unscented products will prevent irritations and further emergencies that can occur from fragrance allergies.

Asking friends to stop using certain products is the best way to avoid consequences. Avoiding spaces and environments that most commonly have artificial smells will most certainly help, too. It’s better to be aware of reactions than to suffer the consequences.

Brenda Delgado (9) likes apple spice fragrances, but not an excessive amount.

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Tri-Color Times VOL. LXI Issue 7

Take a walk in the park

Lancers lose an hour when clocks change Opinion by Mosese Sonasi DAYLIGHT Savings Day is on Sunday, March 10, 2019. Daylight savings is known for either allowing people an extra hour of sleep or causing them to lose one hour of sleep. It is such an integral part of our lives, yet very few people know how this day started or its significance.

Germany was originally the first country to implement daylight savings. After World War Two, the United States decided to copy Germany and implement it, too.

March 19, 1918 was the very first Daylight Savings Day. In the United States, all but two states (Hawaii and Arizona) change their clocks twice a year.

Making the adjustment when the day comes can be pretty difficult. If you forget to set your clocks, you can either show up to work or school really early or really late.

There are seventy countries that do daylight savings. Most of the countries that are close to the equator do not adjust or set back their time. The countries close to the equator get more sunlight all year long, so there really is no need to change the clocks to make the sunlight correspond to a particular time, according to CNN News.

Other countries don’t do daylight savings simply because they do not want to, such as China and Japan. They remain opposed to the idea because they believe that changing the clock does not affect the length of the overall day.

Therefore, it’s not worth messing up people’s circadian rhythm for.

Others would argue that although this is true, it makes sense to make the hours correlated with the brightness outside.

That was, indeed, the original intent of daylight savings. In the winter, the sun is not out as long

as it is in the summer. So, by pushing back an hour, as we do during the fall, it gets darker earlier.

However, the case is different after the spring. Once we “spring forward”/push our clocks one hour forward, it stays brighter longer throughout the day. Countries like Germany hoped this would conserve energy because it wouldn’t tempt people to turn on their lights and other energy sources if they had daylight to see through with their activities. Furthermore, other countries did it to encourage people to be outside more. No wonder kids can stay out really late during the summer because they can see, they can play.

With some people loving the idea of daylight savings and others despising it, one thing remains clear: it is here to stay (at least for now) in Utah. So, Lancers, be sure to set your clocks forward on March 10, 2019.

National Old Stuff Day breaks the mold Opinion by Ivan Padilla MARCH 2 is National “Old Stuff Day”. This is misleading. Old stuff day is not about appreciating vintage and looking at old Polaroids. Old Stuff Day is about breaking out of old routines and trying new things.

Getting up every morning, cleaning the pearly whites, eating nutrients, and so on is a morning routine that people consistently follow. However, it’s not just morning routines. Daily routines have become ingrained into our brains where we proceed to do our actions without much thought about it.

It is not for the best, however, that these actions become second nature, for there can be a better alternative. What this is in reference to, Old Stuff Day, and routines, evolves into a beast and beauty that lives within us all. Habits.

Walk through the day of an average Joe in that old sack of meat we call a brain. Wake up, eat, go to work/school, eat, get out, indulge in a certain form of entertainment, eat, sleep, repeat. There might be a few small variations in how and what we do, but for the grand extent of the day, the same actions are repeated.

Attempting a new activity can be daunting and can make us nervous, but that is precisely why it is a good idea to step out of the flimsy box of comfort. It takes courage to partake in an unknown event. By dipping the metaphorical toes into the metaphorical water, the metaphorical person can then possibly build a tolerance towards nerves and fear. “Trying

something new often requires courage,” according to PsychologyToday.com.

Not only that, but by forcing a new situation upon oneself, it allows the cultivation of a small bud of potential: personal growth.

Of course, with the flowering of this vibrant flower, as the Huffingtonpost.com puts it, “You’ll naturally recognize who you are and who you want to become”.

Everyday people are much more eclectic than individuals care to realize. There are magical moments where people realize they have had an interest in something, but they haven’t allowed themselves to try that activity because they haven’t given themselves the time of day to do so. This can happen to many of us.

In order to give way to these new experiences, we must have them take the place of previous, possibly defective activities in our lives. This brings up the ageold question, “How can I break a bad habit?”

Let’s look at an example of what this would look like. There is an individual who wakes up to go to school (not even changing into appropriate clothes), and then goes home when the day is done. Well, how can we make this student break the awful habit of not getting dressed for the day?

Use the words ‘I don’t’ instead of ‘I can’t,’ as stated on the MayoOshin.com website. This gets rid of any excuses and puts the responsibility on the student to change/break the bad habit.

A more rigorous and sound

method would be to first identify what behavior needs to be changed (not getting dressed for the day). Identify what triggers this behavior (waking up), and then see what benefit is gained from this act (less time needed to get ready). Understanding the problem is the first step to eliminating/solving it.

Knowing now what the problem is, it will be less difficult to rid oneself of it. Using a previous thought out plan is a good way to drop the habit.

By making a plan the previous day and making it a conditional statement (‘when I wake up, I will get dressed’), it inclines you to stick to it. Say the habit is procrastinating after getting home from a rough day of learning. Identify the problem behavior (procrastinating after school), identify the trigger (getting home and having dealt with a long day), identify what pleasure is gained from the said action (instant gratification, sleep, etc.), and then make a course of action (‘when I get home, I will do my homework’).

After applying the change, avoid the trigger, or simply just be aware of it and replace the behavior with another that will get you the same benefits but with an action that is better for you.

Attempt new activities. Even just attempting something new is a useful and worthwhile application of one’s time and effort for the betterment of themselves.

So, stop being lazy, and get out.

Be spontaneous, try new things, break old, bad habits.

By Analicia Montoya THERE are many different things people do to relax and get away from reality and responsibilities. These include activities like yoga, meditation, and listening to music. Many people are aware of such activities, but very few people know that there is a National Take a Walk in the Park Day dedicated to encouraging people to go out and relax.

For a lot of people, life has been overwhelming from a young age. Taking a walk in the local park is an excellent way to clear one’s mind and stress. Studies show that taking a walk out in nature for even as little as thirty minutes a day can have major health benefits.

Nonetheless, there are other methods of relaxation people can incorporate into their lives. Horacio Redding (9) uses sports as a method of relaxation. “I really only run to one thing that calms me down and gets me back on track, and that’s football. That’s something I really look forward to every day after school,” Redding said.

There are many health benefits to taking time to relax. It helps clear the mind, helps people gain a fresh perspective on life, and it can even allow ther brain to wander in its creativity and imagination. Creativity and imagination are important because they encourage a person to develop new ideas and interests, but it is hard for the mind to do that when it is overwhelmed by stress.

That is exactly the intent of National Take a Walk Day. It can either be taken literally or not. People can choose to go to the park to relax, but one message remains clear. This day was dedicated to encouraging people to relax in whatever sense they deem fit.

So, something that can be done to relax and celebrate this eventful day is to wear comfortable clothes, leave the phone behind, and go outside to enjoy fresh air or even try a new activity with friends.

There are many different reasons why people feel overwhelmed. Increasing demands of family, school, and friends makes

it hard for people to balance all of their responsibilities in a healthy matter. This can cause people to feel overworked, exhausted, and irritated. However, another factor that plays a part into stress from electronics.

It is increasingly obvious that the world is developing an unhealthy need for phones. Studies show that 84% of cell-phone users claim they could not go a single day without their device.

Phones are sources of social media, which creates unrealistic expectations and superficial relationships. Rather than cause people to feel more connected with their peers, it leads people into feeling insecure, jealous, alone, and depressed. Taking time away from the phone can be very healthy when it comes to reducing stress levels. If this is done, it allows people to see more of the world around them.

Lancers are so caught up in capturing moments that they don’t ever live them. So, National Take a Walk in the Park Day is a perfect opportunity to go out and experience what the world has to offer—away from a screen.

Relaxation is important for one’s health and little things should be done to clear the mind on a daily basis.

Esperanza Zambrano (9) had something to say about this topic. “I had an addiction with my phone, like really bad, but I realized how much I was missing out on things like family dinners or just being in the moment when my mom is trying to talk to me.

So, I became active in sports and started being outside with my siblings to get rid of this bad habit, but also invest in healthy mind activities,” Zambrano said.

The brain is similar to the workings of a muscle. It is important to use it and build it up, but overuse without allowing adequate time for the brain to replenish itself can lead to fatigue and counterproductivity.

Having a day to relax gives the brain a break to rejuvenate itself for other adventures. So, on National Take a Walk in the Park Day, and on every day after, try to include time for self-needed care and relaxation.

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Grab a Hot Pocket on Frozen Foods Day

Mr. Felion sees serving size ignorance as a sticking point for healthy eating.

Knowledge makes healthy eating easy

By Adan Puerta IN AN AGE of fast-paced living and high stress, it common for people to not prioritize healthy eating and habits. Many people don’t even know what a healthy meal and diet should consist of.

“Healthy eating means knowing what nutrients your body needs and what is harmful to you,” Ms. Faldmo said.

A meal should be about 60% carbs, 10-15% protein, and no more than 30% fat. Drink water every day and remain hydrated at all times. “Bad eating habits around are junk food and soda,” Faldmo said. It is important that people try to incorporate more fruits and veggies as the status quo into their meals.

However, one should focus on factors other than what the meal consists of. Know how big a portion size is. Make sure to get enough calories to fuel healthy activity. It is never good to starve nor overeat. Figuring out what a healthy meal should consist of, as well as learning portion control and balancing, is key to feeling healthier.

Being able to balance and plan what to eat is a great way to start off a nutritious diet plan. If students stick to a plan, it will eventually become a routine.

“A healthy habit is planning out what meals you’re going to make and when you are going to eat them,” Mr. Felion said.

“Don’t eat a whole box of Little Caesars pizza when the serving size is only one slice,” he said.

Studying and looking over a nutrition label will help inform students of how many nutrients are taking into their bodies. Also knowing what ingredients are being used in the food is really helpful in determining whether it is worth eating it or not. The more information collected, the healthier that diet will be.

For some, healthy eating is an aspect of their lives making it much easier to live that lifestyle.

“I don’t take healthy eating into consideration that often because my mom already makes healthy food all the time,” Derrick Rosas (11) said.

For others, trying to fight the

urge to eat junk food is very hard.

When tempted to eat at fast food chains, think of the repercussions that can come with it. Don’t spend money on something that is damaging to overall well-being. It’s wiser to invest in better foods in order to look and feel nice inside and out.

There are sources people can use to stay on track with their healthy diet. One such source is the fatsecret.com website. Other things can be done, too.

“Looking over the food pyramid and finding out all the nutrients that your body needs can help,” Ms. Lisonbee, the school nurse, said. Kids are eating too many processed foods and not enough fresh fruits and veggies.

The biggest thing for eating healthy is planning. You have to plan and bring food with you.

Plan a menu, shop the ingredients, prepare, and pack the meals,” Lisonbee said.

“I like to get plenty of good carbs and proteins in my diet with at least a half-plate of vegetables,” Mr. Barlow said. A good meal is not loaded with greasy, fatty, or sugary foods and drinks.

Hot Cheetos, Takis, and soda are examples of foods and drinks that are bad for the body.

Considering that there are so many benefits to eating healthy, one may wonder why more people do not. The answer is simple: time and money. It is much more convenient to buy fast food, and cheeseburgers and other similar foods are cheaper and faster than things like salads.

Although this is true, one may try thinking of the investments and pay out. It is more beneficial to invest, plan, and provide for healthier products than gradually waste a lot of money on junk food.

Getting daily exercise is also a pivotal part of being healthy.

Even incorporating a ten-minute workout can help with physical and psychological health.

So, as National Nutrition Month plays out, perhaps it is time for students to assess what lifestyle changes they could make to feel healthier, happier, and more confident in their bodies.

By Axel Gonzalez NATIONAL Frozen Foods Day is celebrated on March 6. It all started in 1922 by the entrepreneur and naturalist Clarence Frank Birdseye II. He discovered that by freezing food quickly, it would create smaller ice crystals which would prevent the cell walls from bursting. This process would help preserve flavor as well as the quality of the food.

To celebrate National Frozen Foods Day, these are some steps to try. “Step 1 would be to prepare the day or night before by placing fruits in the freezer. Step 2 would be to eat breakfast on that day but instead of cereal, you could eat frozen breakfast like frozen waffles. Step 3 is to eat something frozen for lunch too, like a Hot Pocket. The last step would be to eat some frozen dessert like some ice cream,” as stated on the wikihow.com website.

Frozen food can be both good and bad.

“Whole food is actually good and healthy for you, but processed frozen food is not so good for you. Frozen food can stay good and safe to eat for several months for up to a year. It can also be less nutritious depending on how long it has been frozen and the way

that it was processed,” Ms. Hodgson said.

It depends on what kinds of food you are freezing as to whether it will be good or bad.

It also depends on how long they have been frozen for.

Ms. Faldmo cooks with frozen foods.

“Quality goes down when food is frozen for a while. I like to buy meat in bulk, then divide it and freeze it in portions. It is not good when you freeze greens such as lettuce, celery, and cucumbers; they have a lot of water in them and turn into mush if you try and freeze them,” Ms. Merrill said.

Different foods can be frozen

for longer and still stay safe to eat. “For example, some guidelines from the USDA are that soups and casseroles can last two to three months frozen. Uncooked steaks, roasts, or chops can last from four to 12 months.

Cooked poultry can last up to four months, and if it is uncooked, it can last from nine to 12 months,” as stated on the acac.com website.

Freezing foods comes with a lot of benefits, including saving money and also being more efficient.

“Fruits and vegetables are really good to freeze. When you freeze them, it makes them last longer, so you don’t have to keep buying them because they go bad.

This could really improve your budget and is a lot more convenient. When you buy frozen food that requires you to simply warm it up, it can also help you make your meal so much faster,” Ms. Faldmo said.

Frozen food has revolutionized the food industry. This is why we celebrate this day. Just imagine how much life would be different without the conveniences frozen foods provide. So, take time to acknowledge and appreciate the frozen foods in your life on March 6.

Delicious waffles recognized twice a year

By Karina Zavala WAFFLES have been around since the fourteenth century. They first originated in the area around modern-day Belgium. Waffles have evolved throughout time to have different ingredients and recipes. There is such a wide selection.

In 1911, the electric waffle iron was introduced, and it changed the process of making waffles forever. It made making waffles faster and more convenient.

“I definitely recommend waffles. They’re super yummy as long as they are kept healthy,” Ms. Faldmo said. The majority of people decide to have frozen waffles instead of homemade.

Not everyone has the time to make fresh, homemade waffles, so the common choice is frozen.

Although homemade waffles are usually healthier, there are things that can be done to make all waffles healthier.

When students decide to eat some waffles, it is recommended to eat them with fruits so it can keep them healthy and balanced.

Serving the waffles with fruits

would be a much better and healthier substitute for syrup.

Adding fruit to waffles will be a good, nutritious breakfast that will help keep students energized and ready for anything throughout the day. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so might as well make it delicious and healthy at the same time.

Another way to make waffles

Granger students think waffles are a good breakfast. healthy is by making them whole grain. This type of waffle can be really easy to make, and they can be just as good as regular waffles.

Granger students think waffles are a good breakfast. However, many believe that waffles are not just a breakfast meal but can also be eaten throughout the day. “When I hear the word waffles, I think of a waffle with strawberries and bananas on it,”

Luis Rodriguez (12) said. Some students will add strawberries or other fruits without knowing it is healthy.

While some students see it as breakfast, others see it as a sweet treat. “I prefer my waffles from Waffle Love with Nutella, strawberries, and maybe even ice cream on it,” Jazmin Rubio (11) said.

While some like waffles with fruits, others like them with chocolate or syrup. This is why it is important to have a wide selection of toppings wherever waffles are served, whether in a lunchroom or at brunch—variety is key.

International Waffle Day is March 25. This tradition was started in Sweden. To celebrate this day, students should go out with their friends and have some waffles. They can make them with their friends or even go to a waffle house.

However, the United States celebrates a separate Waffle Day that takes place on August 24.

Many restaurants serve free waffles on this day, so take advantage.

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[continued from page 1] women that they can achieve great things as well.

Today, the celebration is full of different activities. It includes, “...parades, lectures, health screenings, art exhibits and other activities that highlight women’s contributions to society,” the Atlanta Journal-Constitution said.

The celebration has grown. What once started in a small school in Sonoma, California is now celebrated across the country.

Here at Granger, National Women’s History Month is not celebrated. “I think we should have a week-long celebration where we bring back female

alumni that are great examples for the young women here,” Robinson said. By having a women’s history week at Granger, it would bring awareness to the remarkable women in history and of our school.

“We should have lunch activities to get people to be aware of women’s history,” Haslam said.

Bringing light to women’s history could help encourage today’s women to achieve great things as well. “Women’s history is women’s rights—an essential, indispensable heritage from which we can draw pride, comfort, courage, and long-range vision,” Gerda Lerner said, as quoted by President

Jimmy Carter when proclaiming the first National Women’s History Week.

By making women’s history known, more women will feel inspired to become great leaders.

To celebrate National Women’s History Month, National Today recommends writing a letter to your female role model, having a girls’ lunch with family and friends, and studying up on women’s history. By spreading the word about National Women’s History Month, it will change many lives. It will empower more women to take on positions as leaders and role models for young women.