Volume CXII, Issue 12
The student news publication of Walnut Hills High School
Friday, April 27, 2018
Stud ent Con g re ss E xe cut ive Boa rd Pre s id ent: Ben g y M itchel l
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“I want to make sure that in the 2018-2019 school year the students have an outlet to voice their opinions and to address any concerns [because] there are people here who can work with them in addressing that issue or solving that problem. I see our students becoming a student body that is more community service-oriented, more proactive in fighting for what they believe in and more aware of the resources that our school has to offer, not only academically, but also with regards to extra-curricular clubs, sports and the numerous health resources we have to support all our students to let them know that they are valued.” Bengy Mitchell, ‘19
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Secretary: Jack Garry
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Students push for later start time Jeresa Anderson, ‘18 Cincinnati Public Schools has taken on the task of weighing the possible consequences to a district-wide later school start time. CPS held a community meeting and conducted a district-wide survey. While CPS hears different perspectives of the possible change, a Chatterbox survey revealed WHHS students’ wide support for later school times. About 65 percent of the 416 WHHS students surveyed via Schoology are in favor of pushing start times back one hour to 8:30 a.m. Not only do many students want this change, but a later start time is also essential to a better academic performance. According to Start School Later, a website created by a coalition of health professionals, sleep scientists, educators, parents and students to raise awareness of the relationship between sleep and school start times, there is overwhelming evidence of the correlation between sleep and performance in school. Not only is a lack of sleep detrimental to skills in the classroom, but it also negatively affects our bodies in general. Most teenagers do not begin to produce melatonin, a hormone involved in regulating sleeping and waking, until around 1 a.m. This means that many teens are kept awake naturally. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute recommends that teens get between nine and ten hours of sleep each night to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Starting school earlier interferes with as-
suring that students are healthy. Homework and extracurriculars also limit the amount of sleep that students get. At WHHS, students commonly receive three hours of homework each night. The curriculum at WHHS can be stressful alone and many students are involved in several extracurricular activities. An additional lack of sleep can also increase stress. Many students have to wake up around 5 a.m. to catch a bus to make it to school by 7:30 a.m. If they don’t go to sleep by 8 p.m., they will not get the recommended sleep they need. Starting school later would help students catch up on much needed sleep. The sleeping schedules that most students have do not match their workloads. Many of us are not fully awake during the earlier bells in the morning due to a lack of sleep. Starting school later in the day would be more supportive of sleeping schedules and our workloads. However, many people oppose pushing back start times district wide because it would be costly. Metro says it may cost anywhere between $25 million and $50 million to purchase enough buses to ensure more students had access to transportation and to change routes, as a later time would interfere with regular bus routes. Later times would also interfere with parents who take their children to school in the morning and go straight to work. Many students live outside of the district and do not have access to the buses. These families would have to completely alter their morning routines. Starting school later would also
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GOP faces tough midterms Nick Robertson, ‘19
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mean ending school later. Students who participate in after school activities might get home later, which could possibly interfere with their homework and sleep as well. Though it would take a lot of change, starting school later would be a wonderful investment in our students. A lot of opposition is fueled by politics, money and self interest that ig-
nores the needs of the students. Ultimately, the decision is left for the district to make. When given the opportunity to reduce stress and invest in the health of a student, the district should take into account what the students need and want.
The Great Powers, 2018 Edition
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The “Grand Old Party” has a grim future ahead if major changes aren’t made soon. Republicans have an unpopular president, a departing Speaker of the House and a Senate Majority leader with a record low 18 percent approval rating, according to a December poll from Public Policy Polling. Most projections have the party losing their 43-seat majority in the House, and those that do not only have them holding a slim majority. Their Senate majority is also in question, but is more secure than theirs in the House. It is time for the Republican party to look at itself in the mirror, splash some water on its face, smell the coffee and return to sanity. If it doesn’t, there won’t be much of a party left after the next two election cycles. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan’s decision not to run for re-election shocked many when it was announced in early April, and it definitely won’t help his fellow members gain re-election. Even though Ryan is not well liked nationally, his presence at the head of the party has so far been beneficial to his colleagues. Ryan anchored Republican leadership next to a wild President and aging Senate Majority Leader. Without Ryan at the helm of the House, the party is not at a position of strength. Both House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Majority Whip Steve Scalise, the two leading candidates to replace Ryan as Speaker so far, have leadership experience in the party, but not with the American people. Once Ryan leaves after his term expires in January, the American people will have to look up to a fresh face for the 2020 election, an unfavorable position for the GOP leadership. The party also faces an image problem. Are they the party of Mitch McConnell, or Donald Trump? The challenge is that many “traditional” Republicans, like Mitch McConnell and Paul Ryan, may not like all the politics of the current President, but need his support, and his supporters, in order to win elections. At the same time, the “establishment” that Trump fought to drain from the swamp in Washington are the people that prop up his presidency through votes in Congress and media interviews. Unless these major issues are addressed, the “Blue Wave” of 2018 may be just as large as many conservatives fear. The Democratic Party, while dealing with its own issues, stands as a much more united front going into election season. If you will be 18 years old before November 13, register to vote on the Hamilton County Board of Election website and do your part to shape American democracy.
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The Chatterbox Editorial Staff Hanna Bundschuh, Editor-in-Chief
Matthew Youkilis, Managing Editor of News and Features
Caroline Horvath, Managing Editor of Student Life
Camille Williams, Managing Editor of Opinions
Hannah Reinhardt, Managing Editor of Visual Elements
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Emma Heines, Video Content Manager
Amanda Anderson, Online Content Manager
Samantha Gerwe-Perkins, Adviser
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Testing the waters with double Honors
Hot Study Tips Elizabeth Cline, ‘23
For seventh graders, WHHS can be overwhelming with the amount of work and homework that is assigned. Sometimes studying effectively can be hard after a long school day. Since exams are coming up, we all feel the pressure to be prepared. Here are ways that you can study well and diligently. 1. Keep a study schedule- Set aside certain hours of each day for studying and keep to that schedule from day-to-day. The time you spend on each subject will vary but one to two hours is recommended for the best retention of the information.
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Honors teacher Kevin McCormick lectures his ninth grade Honors class. The eighth and ninth grade Honors system includes 90 students from each grade. Next year, there are plans to expand the program to include twice as many students. “I think it will be different,” Anabelle Johnson, ‘21, said “less of a compact community, but overall for the best.” Delaney Owens, ‘21 Starting next year, the eighth and ninth grade Honors program will double in size to accommodate more students. While the current system has one block of 90 students in each grade, Honors will soon have two blocks of 90 students in each grade. According to Assistant Principal Joe Stewart, the administration has been considering a change for Honors for a long time. “We have looked at this issue for 10 years,” Stewart said. “We’ve always ended up just leaving [Honors] as it was. I know I felt this way; Mr. Chambers felt this way, that with the population being almost 3000 students, we need to look to expand it. The time is right to expand it and provide opportunities for those high level students to take a higher level course structure.” For as long as Honors has been around, it has accepted the top 90 rising eighth graders. Most of these students continue to ninth grade Honors. As these numbers have stayed the same, the WHHS community has expressed varying opinions of Honors. Some support the small learning community. Others have criticized the size and selection process of the program. “There are a lot of smart students that do not make it into Honors and get disappointed because of it,” Ben Spector, ‘19, said. “Making Honors more inclusive is also a good idea because the student body is growing and there are many determined and intelligent students that could really benefit from being a part of this program.” With school enrollment nearing 3000 this year, the AA/Honors level was introduced. This new level falls between AA and Honors. The AA/Honors level is offered in english, history
and science to the next highest ranking eighth graders. However, these students are not a part of the Honors block system. Current AA/Honors eighth graders will likely fill up the additional 90 seats in ninth grade Honors next year. Current Honors students and new members will be intermixed between the two blocks. The new Honors will divide all 180 students between the two blocks to create equally challenging and diverse classes. “I’m very happy the Honors program is expanding,” Grace ShorterRobinson, ‘21, said. “I hope that it allows for more diversity in the program.” Another goal of the change is to improve schedule flexibility. Traditionally, Honors blocks have been offered in first, second and third bells. The added blocks will be offered during fifth, sixth and seventh bells. Honors students will now be able to take certain bell-specific electives which are only offered in the morning. “We want to keep pushing kids up and challenging students to be the best that they can be,” Stewart said. “It now allows us to have kind of an identical Honors situation so students have more choice in their schedule outside of the Honors classrooms” Some students welcome the change. “I think as long as the students have the grades, there are no problems.” Mimi Montefiore, ‘21, said. “I do think that the honors program can be a little too closed off.” Others worry that the group dynamic of Honors will be lost. One of students’ biggest concerns is that the quality of work might suffer in a larger Honors group. “I feel that it’s fantastic that Walnut has a program where the top students can dis-
tinguish themselves and be recognized for their hard work,” Matthew MenendezAponte, ‘20, said, “If more kids are in Honors, then Honors loses its meaning.” Whether students support the plan or not, many wonder how it will manifest. “I think it’s cool because there are definitely students that weren’t able to get in before, but could’ve done the work and succeeded. Although I’m not sure how the huge number is going to work with class size,” SENIOR Zoey Dalbert, said. “I personally don’t believe that this is a smart idea,” Dhruv Rungta, ‘20, said. “The program will no longer be the top notch program that it is seen as today. Field trips will be less feasible and teachers will be less coordinated.” As the vision of a larger Honors becomes a reality, administration will work closely with teachers to make the transition as beneficial as possible. Additional teachers will join the current Honors staff. The new teachers have not yet been announced. More details will be decided in the coming months, and administration will discuss any problems as they come up throughout next school year. Some Honors traditions, like the King’s Island and Chicago field trips, may look different in the future. The plan aims not to create a new Honors experience, but rather to offer this experience to more students. “There’s always going to be pitfalls and impediments” Stewart said. “This really is a big deal for Walnut, it’s 10 years in the making of Honors and there’s finally a decision to be made, and we’re all happy about it, but it’s an ongoing process.”
2. Study in the same place in the right setting- If you have a problem concentrating, try studying in a quiet place free from distraction. Studying in the same place will help adapt your mindset for studying and will help with concentration. 3. Equip your study area with all the materials you need- Your study desk or table should be equipped with all the materials you might need to complete the assignment like pens, pencils, erasers, paper clips, stapler, dictionary, calculator, etc. Taking a snack to your study location will prevent those endless trips to the kitchen, breaking your concentration. 4. Keep a well-organized notebook- Research says orderliness correlates with high grades. You should keep a section for each subject and at either the end or beginning of the book, keep a semester calender. 5. Stick to paper- Tablets, phones, computers and other forms of e-learning are convenient and portable, but research says reading on paper and studying from print books helps your retention of memory. 6. Reward yourself- For every problem you solve, section you read or portion of notes taken, reward yourself with a snack. You can use any small snack like crackers or candy, but I prefer blueberries. This works because you will look forward to getting another snack and continue to work. 7. Frequently review material- Students who do not review the material can forget up to 80 percent of the information previously learned. You should review the material when it is learned, daily or every other day, before you are assessed on it and before you move on to another lesson. Exams are always a season of stress, but by preparing thoroughly and practicing good study habits, they will be a breeze.
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Marching for a cause: The WHHS Marching Band’s Quest for new uniforms Isabel Nissley, ‘20
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Christine McDay, ‘21, sings in a music video made by the WHHS Marching Band to fund new uniforms. The band has participated in the OMEA State Marching Band finals for the past sixteen years. For 13 out of the 16 competitions, the band has worn the same uniforms.
“We are not strangers to the field,” sings the WHHS Marching Band. In a parody of the song “This Is Me,” from movie “The Greatest Showman,” students from the band showcase their need for new uniforms. They have also set up a GoFundMe site to raise funds to attain these new uniforms. On the GoFundMe page, Lori Ware, the organizer of the fundraiser writes that, “Our current uniforms are approaching their 13th season of wear. The average lifespan of a band uniform is 8-10 years.” The outfits are showing their age in the form of broken zippers and torn fabric. Although these issues may not be visible from afar, they can cause many issues for students while they are performing. Half Time Magazine, a publication focusing on all facets of marching bands describe three basic qualifications for uniforms: “visibility, identity and practicality.” However, the issues with the uniforms reduce their practicality on the field. “Marching band is not only about acting the part, but looking it too, a fact which has become more difficult as our uniforms continue to age with
frequent use,” Charlie Beecher ‘19 writes on the GoFundMe site. The Marching Band needs $40,000 to get enough uniforms for the entire band, but currently only have about $10,000 saved up for the cause. Because of the high cost of uniforms, they are seeking help from the WHHS community, and have even garnered support from local news organizations. Both WLWT 5 and Fox 19 news stations have written articles about the WHHS Marching Band’s efforts. Additionally, the campaign has connected both past and present WHHS Eagles. Matt Reid, a WHHS alumnus published a comment on the GoFundMe page reading “I marched in the Walnut Hills band from 1995-1999,” which inspired him to make a donation. Despite the attention the marching band is getting, they still have progress to make. “We’ve had them for 13 years, and 13 seasons can take a whole bunch of toll on uniforms or anything, so it would mean the world to us to get our new uniforms,” Christine McDay, ‘21 told WLWT. To support the WHHS Marching Band’s uniform fund, visit their website at https:// w w w. g of u n d m e . c om / w h h s marching-band-uniform-fund.
Behind the Curtains: A student behind the show
Joseph Stanichar, ‘18
Murder. Musical. This is Curtains, the WHHS junior high musical, playing in the auditorium at 7 from May 10 to 12. When the star of the play Robbin’ Hood of the Old West within this play is murdered, it is up to detective Frank Cioffi, played by Jack Giglia, ‘21, to solve the case. “Curtains is a very lighthearted and comedic take on a murder mystery such as Clue,”
said assistant director, Oliver Vockell, ‘20. “There’s a cute love story, witty comedy, and an overall story that praises the work of performers and those behind the scenes of show business.” As assistant director, Vockell likes to describe his position as “a mini-Sherman, but I don’t think that’s entirely fair to his hard work,” said Vockell. While direc-
tor Michael Sherman heads all aspects of the show’s production, from marketing and technical as-
Vockell focuses most on helping the actors through giving notes, working on blocking, and filling in for Sherman when he has other things to do. Additionally, “as a more experienced singer (as opposed to dancer) I’m able to give insight more in that area, es-
“It’s an amazing experience to see the ninth graders who have been more ensemble until now shine in leading roles,” Oliver Vockell ‘20 pects to directing the actual actors,
pecially to junior high boys dealing with voice changes.” Even in an assistant role, directing a show is always a difficult feat, but doing so for a play focused on the difficulty about creating a show is quite the unique challenge. “I think the audience just needs to take away a good laugh or two, a fun experience, and a greater look at the process of putting together and rehearsing a show,” Vockell said.
On Representation and Superheroes: Kevin Lofton’s Black Comic Book Universe Isabel Nissley, ’20 Comics, an American pastime that remains popular today. But as the times change, have the comics been able to keep up? According to the United States Census, the minority population has more than doubled since comic book hero, Superman, was created in the 1930s. However, “the superheroes that have become fixtures of pop culture are almost entirely white,” writes the African American Intellectual History Society. This disparity between population and representation is present not only in comics, but in all forms of media. Since media heavily affects the attitudes and mindsets of people, this lack of representation can have negative effects on society, such as promoting stereotypes, according to a study done by Elon University. Although efforts have been taken to include more portrayals of minorities in films, such as Black Panther, the first movie starring a black superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there is still progress to be made.
Comic book artist, Kevin Lofton, better known by his pseudonym, Skip 2 My Loop, is working to create a “comic book universe exclusively around women of color,” to amplify their voices. Lofton began drawing while in preschool, but never made it into a career until a few years ago. He never had professional training in the arts, but was self-taught with the help of Youtube and Google, only missing out on “the resources that a school provides as well as the community,” Lofton said. In teaching himself how to create comic book characters, Lofton ran into the problem that many of the works he was learning from centered around European individuals, while he was trying to draw African and Asian superheroes. Because of this, he struggled in representing people of color, and “had internalized the misconception that such images were not desirable in the marketplace,” Lofton said. Despite this, Lofton found the Internet to have many resources which helped him overcome this challenge. Lofton also has worked towards
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Characters in Lofton’s Giant Comix “universe” span genres from science philosophy, represented by the hero Starbomb, to martial Arts and mystery with Pinkertons. “I developed Giant Comix because I wanted to create characters that I could see myself thinking were as cool,” Lofton said. a more fair portrayal of women through his works. He strays away from overly sexualized female characters to create a “concept of female characters whose ‘sex’ appeal wasn’t a main draw to their image,” Lofton said. By doing this, he hopes to
cultivate a greater respect for women, especially women of color, and provide young girls with the same kind of superheroes that “boys have and take for granted growing up.” “To the extent that kids and even adults draw on superheroes for per-
sonal inspiration to face challenges in life, I want women, particularly women of color, to have something for themselves,” Lofton said. To that effect, he offers his own advice to young comic artists; “Do. Not. Quit. Ever,” Lofton said.
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Student Congress class results Class of 2019
Vice President:
Class of 2020
Vice President:
Anna Walters
Alma Russell Treasurer:
Treasurer:
Esme Wright
Iris Borgert
Secretary: Shiv Malhotra
Secretary: Benjamin Spector GRACE SUBLETT/CHATTERBOX
President:
Zuri Williams “I hope to success fuly accomplish all of the senior events such as the Senior Dinner Dance and bring our class together before we leave.”
Representatives: Abby Hutzel Verena Manolis Brenden Pulte Caroline Smyth Anidya Soni Nuha Syed Perri Wedlock John Weissmann
Class of 2021
Vice President:
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President:
Emmanuel Gebremeskel “I want to make sure that Prom is the best that it can be. I also do a March Madness 3 on 3 basketball tournament and that will continue when I’m president.”
Class of 2022
Vice President: Julia Berman
Chuyun (Bon Bon) Liang Treasurer:
Treasurer: Elsie Manolis
Secretary:
Kenzi Banks
Sophia Rooksberry
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President:
Yousuf Munir “I want to add a second [sophomore] dance because it’s what students look forward to and it’s a good way to raise money.”
Sarah Minning Representatives: Ambrose CorlessSmith Zoe Drechsler Taran Ghuman Srijan Kalva Alexandra Nelson Kasey Shao
Representatives: Megan Adam Anjali Duke de Lanerolle Matthew Eggers Sabina Hordinski Piper Johnson Allison Keller Augustus Otto Kindel Tohonne Konare Omavi McClinton Gibson O’Malley Kirsch McKenzie Scudder Emme Smith Brady Tagge Audrey Warren
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President:
Melanie Mitchell “I hope to fundraise and plan a community service project and just make our class the best that it can be.”
Representatives: Kylie Bridgeman Genesis Hernandez Kiara Pfister
Disclaimer: Kylie Bridgeman, ‘22, Shiv Malhotra, ‘20, Nick Robertson, ‘19 and Kasey Shao, ‘21, are membes of The Chatterbox staff.
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SPORTS
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Athletic Trainers serving the WHHS community
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Athletic trainers James Muncy and Nathalie Towchik work with student athletes to diagnose, prevent and treat injuries. The trainers have been provided through TriHealth and help monitor injuries developed during games or practices. Ryleigh Sanborn, ‘21 Hayden Willhite, ‘18 WHHS offers nearly 23 different Varsity sports. Along with these many sports comes just as many injuries. WHHS student athletes who are injured, during practices or games, are often required to see the on site athletic trainers, Nathalie Towchik and James Muncy, provided through TriHealth. The athletic trainers provide many crucial services such as receiving a quick diagnosis, beginning rehabilitation and creating a timetable for returning and filling out a form to receive a Cincin-
nati Public Schools provided insurance policy which covers medical expenses for students injured in a game or practice. The trainers are located underneath the senior high gym and around the corner from the pool. When you walk into the room, you are first asked to sign in. From there the trainers ask what your pain is and how your injury occurred and any previous injuries you may have had. The training room itself contains training tables, exercise bands, an ice machine and various athletes. Towchik and Muncy have both worked at WHHS for the past two years. When asked about struggles they incur on a daily
basis, Towchik cited dealing with many different kids every day and attempting to successfully communicate about their injuries, practices and workout routines. “You get a lot of interpersonal connections with a lot of different personalities,” Towchik said. After originally wanting to be a physical therapist, Towchik realized how fun athletic training was after graduating from Xavier University. Muncy is currently in his seventeenth year of athletic training. He was inspired to go into athletic training after getting hurt while playing football at Monroe High
School. One of Muny’s proudest moments is winning 2012 Ohio Athletic trainer of the Year and saving someone in the stands of a football game by performing CPR. Muncy also loves helping athletes getting back to playing the sports that they love. “There was an athlete who was struggling with personal issues, being able to identify the problem and fix it in a unique way, I was really glad to be able to make a change in an individual’s life,” Towchik said when asked what one of her proudest moments was. The WHHS Athletic Trainers work hard to take care of the athletes in the school and community.
Finding the balance between athlete and student
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Baseball players Michael Conte, ‘21 (left) and Collin Miller, ‘21 try to manage baseball games and practices each night along with homework and studying. Despite stress from students, many coaches feel that practice hours cannot be cut down. Kylie Bridgeman, ’22 Lailah Cooper, ’21 Student athletes are continually faced with the balancing act between homework and practice hours. According to a survey conducted on Schoology by the Chatterbox, 78.7 percent of students at WHHS reported that they play some type of sport whether it be football, soccer, archery, golf or any other sport. Practice hours for any sport can sometimes be a lot to deal with in addition to their homework and studying From the same survey it was concluded that 52.7 percent of the students who re-
ported they play a sport claim they practice more than six hours a week. Moreover 65.6 percent of those students stated that they struggle with keeping up with their assignments. “[During swim season] I basically ate dinner and went to bed. I didn’t really have much time to do homework or study,” swimmer Lillian Chesak, ‘23, said. Mikhale Stewart, ‘21, football player, and Lillie Barger, ‘23, softball player, also claim to struggle with maintaining their schedules. “ When I get home from [softball] practice I don’t really feel like doing anything else,” Barger said. Jody White, a football coach and study
hall monitor, and Steve Ellison, head of the Athletic Department, feel that practice hours cannot be cut down, but if practice hours are cut down students may get more work done. This may also result in little to no success with performance of athletes during games. White feels that the demands placed on student athletes often push them to work significantly harder because “most athletes are self motivated, that’s what makes them athletes,” White said. White feels that athletes come to WHHS knowing of the expectations and knowing they must meet those parameters. “Being an athlete is a privilege, not a
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right,” White said. The students know they have to work a little harder and a lot of them do so just fine. However, there are several programs in place to assist athletes in staying on the right track. Athletic tutor and Head Varsity Cheer coach Elyse Hill checks students’ grades every week and conferences with them every week if there are any issues. Although many athletes struggle to find a balance between their sport and academics, the WHHS community provides them the tools they need to succeed. Still, student athletes must work harder to time manage between all of their responsibilities
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Music meets art at Coachella
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Upcoming Music Festivals Bunbu ry Mu sic Fe stival When: 1-3 June Where: Sawyer Point, Cincinnati B on a ro o Mu sic and Arts Fe stival When:7-10 June Where: Great Stage Park, Tennessee
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(Pictured left) The Weeknd performing at Coachella on Friday night. This is the third time the Canadian artist has performed at Coachella. (Pictured right) Beyoncé Knowles posing during her second Saturday set at the music festival. The artist brought out many other artists, including husband JAY-Z.
Drew Brown, ‘20 The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is an annual festival that brings popular musicians to perform for 126,000 people across the two weekends. This year, Beyoncé, who reunited with her former girl group, Destiny’s Child, and her sister, Solange Knowles, performed during the first weekend. When Kendrick Lamar appeared on set at the festival with Vince Staples, a hip-hop musician from Compton, and performed “Yeah Right” from Staples’ 2017 album “Big Fish Theory” audiences erupted. Cardi B, The Weeknd, Eminem, Portugal The Man and Tyler the Creator all had sets during the festival, but Coachella does not only invite popular musicians, the festival also invites local music groups and musicians such as Brooklyn-based group
Big Thief or EDM-focused artist Giraffage. Coachella is also an art festival, which many people overlook. This is important because the art brings modern and unique scenery to the festival. This year, many new creators were able to have their works displayed around the festival grounds. One of the featured art pieces is called Spectra by NEWSUBSTANCE. Spectra is a seven-story cylindrical building surrounded by glass panes in different colors extending to the observation deck on the top floor, which gives a 360 degree view of Coachella from the seventh floor. When it started in 1999, Coachella was not nearly as popular as it is now in 2018. Coachella’s first festival featured Beck, Morrissey, and The Chemical Brothers. The festival grew in popularity as it introduced more musicians to its stage, such as Coldplay in 2005,
Prince in 2008, or Paul McCartney in 2009. In 2003, Coachella began to attract more teens and young adults when the festival added an on-site camping area. Visitors can choose to camp in a space with their vehicle, camp in a space with only their tent (and put their car in a separate lot), or park their car in an exclusive lot and sleep in a Teepee that comes with a shower, lake access and a concierge service. Coachella also offers their Safari Tents, which includes guest passes for the festival, dedicated security and concierge staff, private showers and restrooms, and breakfast. Coachella has opened up multiple opportunities for visitors to enjoy their favorite musicians, discover new musicians, become immersed in art and have an enjoyable camping experience, all in one weekend.
Ele ctric Fore st When: 21-24 June, 28 June- 1 July Where: Rothbury, Michigan Loll apalo oz a When: 2-5 August Where: Grant Park, Chicago
You Don’t Need Tickets to Get A Coachella Experience Nadya Ellerhorst, ‘20
Didn’t get tickets to Coachella? Fret not. You’re not the only one. Don’t shed tears over the fact that you didn’t get to see Beyoncé. If you can’t go to Coachella, why not at least try rocking the Coachella/festival look? For those who are clueless as to what Coachella is, it is a huge, annual music festival that features some of the biggest names in music, as well as art installations. This year, Coachella took place on April 13-15 and then the 20-22. Major artists performing this festival are The Weeknd, Beyoncé, Eminem and more. Before we begin, I’ll give you this warning: If you wear some of the edgy trends I’m about to disclose to school, I can NOT be held responsible if you are dress coded. If you wouldn’t wear it to grandma’s house (unless granny is a total hipster), don’t wear it to school. Coachella takes place in southern California in the Colorado Desert, so it’s hot. In order to imitate a Coachella attendee, you’ll want to wear breathable, summer-y clothes. This year’s overall Coachella trends, according to whowhatwear.com, were bright colors, sundresses with sneakers, belt bags (yes, fanny packs), and vivid floral patterns. Desertsun.com adds that sheer skirts (worn over a bodysuit, dress, or shorts), kimonos, fringe, facial glitter and rhinestones, and temporary tattoos are also popular festival wear this year. Wmagazine.com provides plenty of examples of hard-to-beat Coachella ensembles for trendsetting ladies. Try pairing plain sneakers with a bold statement sundress. Don’t be afraid to wear a bright, floral sundress. The more vivid, the better. Natalia Dyer from ‘Stranger Things’ wore this ensemble complete with a classy blue bomber jacket. If you don’t own a dress, go for a romper. You can never go wrong pairing denim shorts with a blouse and chic earrings.
If you’re not in the mood for shorts, wear high-waisted jeans or bell bottom pants with a stylish belt instead. Patterned boho pants, a simple top, a choker, sunglasses, and a floppy hat is a perfect Coachella-inspired outfit for muggy Cincinnati summer days. Millie Bobby Brown wore a similar outfit to Coachella this year, with sneakers, a tube top, a flower lei, and hair buns. If you don’t have pants, a flowy boho skirt or maxi skirt work just as well. Camila Mendes from ‘Riverdale’ rocked a bohemian skirt with an eye-catching floral pattern this year, along with a pair of super stylish tortoise-shell glasses. For those of you who want to honor your idol Beyoncé who slayed at Coachella this year, try a bright hooded sweatshirt (with rhinestones, if possible), denim shorts, sparkly cuff bracelets, and fringe boots. As far as shoes go, sandals, sneakers, clogs, and boots are great choices for all of these outfits. Men, according to esquire.com, have just as many options to choose from. Of course, no men are discriminated from wearing the outfits mentioned for women, and women are not banned from wearing the outfits described for men. Festival fashion is all about being yourself, so you do you. There’s the classic graphic t-shirt or tank top with jeans, sneakers, and sunglasses. For super warm weather, there’s the sleeveless t-shirt (not a tank top; there’s a difference), shorts and baseball cap. For an easy-going vibe, try a plain tshirt, jeans, patterned sneakers (flamingo converse, anyone?), sunglasses and a backpack. Printed Hawaian shirts are also a cool, weather-appropriate option. Justin Bieber wore one at Coachella this year. Bonus points if you go all out like Bieber did with shorts to match the shirt. Feel free to add jewelry, sunglasses, scarfs, hats, purses, any of the trendy accessories mentioned earlier and what-not to all of these
outfits. Thetrendspotter.net says that boots and denim jackets are also excellent additions. Regardless of the pieces you wear, make them bold. Now, the big question is, where can you find the clothes to make the festival outfit of your dreams? If you’re not in the mood for bankruptcy, try H&M, Target, American Eagle, Forever 21, or Charming Charlie (Charming Charlie is a definite go-to for accessories). Or, be adventurous, and visit your local Goodwill or vintage store. You’re destined to find fashion-forward clothing without destroying your bank account. If you’ve got a decent budget, try Free People, Francesca’s, ASOS, or Torrid.
You could also try more high-end vintage stores. I’d personally recommend HighBred in East Walnut Hills if you’re looking for a vintage, one-of-a-kind piece. After scrolling through Gooagle images of Coachella, it’s made clear that it’s difficult to really specifically define Coachella style. One sees all kinds of looks, from street style, 80s glam, boho chic, steampunk, and more. Don’t feel like the above advice is the only way to get the Coachella look. Coachella, and festival fashion in general isn’t about conformity. It’s about having fun with what you wear, and more importantly, fearlessly expressing who you are.
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