The Roar | Volume 14 | Issue 3 | April 2019 by Whitney High Student Media

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EDITORS-IN-CHIEF Emma Accacian AJ Cabrera Sienna Eagle Anjani Kedia

THE ROAR is a student publication produced by Whitney High Student Media. The newsmagazine is a public forum for student expression. Student editors make all content decisions. Columns represent the viewpoints of individual writers and are not representative of the opinions of the student body, faculty or administration of Whitney High School or Rocklin Unified School District. Staff members practice ethical journalism by providing fair and balanced coverage as determined by community standards. Students working to publish each issue strive for accuracy by checking sources, spelling and quotes as well as obtaining a variety of credible sources. The staff regrets any errors. Visit whitneyupdate.com for news, sports, opinion, entertainment and more.

STAFF Payton Arthur, Isabel Barragan, Haley Bedrin, Taylor Butler, Grace Chang, Alicia Cho, EmC Cowles, Allie Dorris, Kiera Gunn, Dena Higgy, Brenden Jacoby, Daya Khunkhun, Riley Morelan, Emily Pontes, Chloe Prudhoe, Arianna Rasooli, Alaina Roberts, Jessica Rose, Nathan Semanski, Jack Silva, Paulina Solorzano, Morgan Tidwell, Jadea Tisdale, Dylan de Valk, Katelyn Vengersammy, Adriana Williams, Haley Wittick, Blake Wong ADVISER Sarah Nichols, MJE

CENTER STAGE. Rehearsing for the Dance I Showcase in the theater, Kaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mya Clifton performs after school April 3. 2

DESIGN BY E. COWLES

APRIL 2019

OUT OF THE SCREEN Social media hinders personal interaction and distracts people from important problems

EDITORIAL

8-2 AGREE

T. BONTILAO

As teenagers in this generation, we utilize technology constantly. From our iPhones, we can order and pay for food, grab an Uber and scroll through photos of strangers we’ve never met. While our accessibility to the world through the internet makes life more efficient, it can also hinder our experiences, disconnect us from friends and family and distract us from more pressing matters. With our current social media, ordinary individuals make careers out of being influencers who promote lifestyle products that we can all relate to. In attempts to make our life like theirs, we spend countless dollars to make ourselves seem just as put together as they are. For instance, traveling. Instead of using phones to scroll through pictures of other places, why not get outside and explore a place right here in our community. This issue shows places in the area to try boba tea, take a walk, enjoy a cup of coffee while studying or eat breakfast with family or friends. Technology and social media make us fixate on places far away or other people’s experiences, but there are so many places right here that people have never visited or experienced. We all crave to venture out of town, but instead of doing it to experience new culture for ourselves, people now travel to take the perfect Instagram picture that will impress followers at home. While it’s not wrong to take pictures when vacationing, striving to get the perfect shot consumes us when we spend countless dollars planning the perfect outfit, angle, accessories and poses. This obsession could peel our time from on what truly matters, our friends and family. New means of communication: texting, facetime and DMing, can help people grow closer to those who are far but can distract us from those close by. While it’s easy and special to send someone a tweet that reminds you of them, it’s important to check up on our loved ones–face to face. Social media is a breeding ground for mental illness. Instead of hiding behind our screens and allowing someone close to us suffer, we should reach out and provide help if needed. THE ROAR

Also, instead of picking up your phone when there is an awkward pause at the dinner table, people should exercise social skills by engaging in more conversation. It’s crucial to set aside your phone when spending quality time with friends and family. It’s as easy as ever to keep up to date with news and politics from our phones. With apps like Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, we are able to get on a personal level with people we may not even know. It’s great, but it can draw us away from more important issues. Our generation is the future of society, and if we keep ourselves hidden behind our screens now, we may not get to enjoy the wildlife we have today or the natural surroundings. Instead of retweeting about polluted waters, we should collect trash next time we’re at the beach or reduce our plastic usage. Social media should be a tool to gain awareness of important issues, such as more than 10 presidential candidates for 2020, which are introduced in this issue. Many students here don’t know who these people are or why their names are in the news. But even with using social media to catch up and learn, it shouldn’t be a distraction to what’s more important. In developing this edition, we spent time reporting about what “things” students care about most, and many referenced their phones and social media accounts. It seems like half the school is obsessed with AirPods or finding the right prom dress. College is another constant topic of conversation (and stress). Instead of these things society says we “must” care about and conform to, students should let go a little ... be less materialistic, less anxious and less set on comparing their possessions and college acceptances or GPAs. Instead of stalking celebrities and influencers, spend time getting to know your classmates. This issue takes a look at Dance II peer teachers, next year’s ASB officers a STUNT athlete and a variety of other students with interesting stories. We hope you find inspiration behind this issue’s people, places and things.

OPINION AND DESIGN BY A. CABRERA

5 BLAKE DAVIS 6 PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES 7 PEER TEACHERS 8 JACKSON MILAN 10 SPRING ATHLETES 11 COLLEGE ESSAY CHEATERS 12 THE NEW GIRL 13 ISABELLA DUNKHASE

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Making Up His Mind

GETTING READY

To start off his makeup look, Blake Davis applies foundation, concealer and highlight.

ON FLEEK!

FINISHED LOOK

During his makeup process, Davis examines his face, fills in his eyebrows and decides what colors he wants to work with.

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etflix and napping occupied students’ afternoons as popular ways to destress and unwind after school, but Blake Davis has his own idea of how to relaxing and get away from the stress of school. During the day, Davis focuses on four advanced, AP and honors classes and gives academics top priority. But when he gets home, he picks up a makeup brush and immediately feels free of all school assignments and projects due. “Makeup is like my getaway tool. I like picking out a random color from the James Charles palette and seeing what others I can work with for my new look,” Davis said.

After topping off his look with some highlight, Davis admires himself and his new makeup look.

Makeup Q&A

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Q: What is your favorite makeup look and using what palette? BLAKE DAVIS: My favorite look is probably any colorful look with the James Charles palette. Q: When do you use makeup the most? Like do you use it on the weekends? DAVIS: After school is when I like to experiment on my face.

Q: How did you feel when you looked in the mirror with it on for the first time? DAVIS: It definitley felt different, when I first had it on. But when I look around my face, it made me realize how happy I was to be me. With this makeup on I realized I can be my own person and not care about others thoughts about me.

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Q: Can you tell me about when you first were interested in makeup? DAVIS: I watched a lot of Rupaul’s Drag Race and I thought, “Oh wow. This is kinda fun and fresh.” I also watched a lot of Jeffery Star and James Charles.

Q: Why did you start using makeup? DAVIS: When I first got my own James Charles palette for Christmas, I just got really inspired by him. He does a lot of makeup looks on YouTube and I was ready to create my own looks.

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STORY AND DESIGN BY T. GALLARDO

NAMES IN THE NEWS

Next year’s leadership

The 2020 election buzz has begun, and with such a long list of names in the game, this guide offers a snapshot of top contenders

KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND senator from New York, announced March 17 buzz: women’s issues

BETO O’ROURKE

former U.S. rep from Texas, announced March 14 buzz: young and cool

JOHN HICKENLOOPER

former Colorado governor, announced March 4 big issue: business

CORY BOOKER

senator from New Jersey, announced Feb. 1 big issue: criminal justice reform, Medicare For All

JAY INSLEE

governor of Washington, announced March 1 big issue: climate change

BERNIE SANDERS

senator from Vermont, announced Feb. 19 big issues: fighting inequality, redistributing wealth 6

senator from Minnesota, announced Feb. 9 big issue: middle class, progressive issues

VOICES OF WHITNEY

senator from California announced January 21 buzz: solid at fundraising, popular with educators

“Over my time in high school, I’ve changed a lot and I see a lot of underclassment around me who still haven’t reached their full potential of being a Wildcat. I want to help the school improve. It’s still surreal that I won and I’m really eager to get started.”

PETE BUTTIGIEG

KADE CHURCH

ELIZABETH WARREN

senator from Massachusetts, announced Feb. 9 big issues: inequality, taxes, housing policies

KAMALA HARRIS

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House rep from Ohio, announced April 4 buzz: Rust Belt, manufacturing

“I ran for president because I really care a lot about Whitney High School and all of the students here. It feels really fantastic to win because I know the students support me in supporting them.”

JACK GROVE

AMY KLOBUCHAR

mayor from South Bend, Indiana, announced January 23 buzz: support from millenials (also is openly gay)

WILLIAM F. WELD

former governor of Massachusetts big issues: free trade, fiscal restraint, legalization of marijuana

DONALD TRUMP

President of the United States big issues: restricting immigration, renegotiating trade deals, withdrawing troops from overseas

STORY AND DESIGN BY J. SILVA

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TIM RYAN

W. LUM

Keeping up with the candidates

STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT

“As an incoming junior, not a lot of people would expect me to run for voice. While I am thankful for all of the people who voted for me, I’m looking to prove a lot of the school wrong with an entertaining school year.

WESLEY MASON DID YOU KNOW? According to Activities Director Mr. Jesse Armas, 1,105 students voted in the ASB election via electronic ballot April 4, making it the largest turnout in school history. APRIL 2019

SHARING THE

PASSION Peer teachers share their thoughts on why they decided to be part of the Dance I Showcase

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TAYLOR WILLIAMS P. SOLORZANO

1 “I wanted to become a peer teacher because I wanted to show everyone how much I love dancing and wanted everyone else to share that same desire and passion with me. It’s really inspirational when I see people working harder to get there.” ASHLEY ANCKER

2 “I decided to become a peer teacher to learn leadership skills and get better at speaking in front of students. During the show nights I realized how big of an impact I’ve created for these young ladies.” MICHAELA APPLEBY 3 “The auditioning proccess was really simple: just a short application describing why you want to be a peer teacher and what qualifies you to be one.” KATIE SCAGLIONE

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5 STORY & DESIGN BY A. CHO, D. DE VALK, & P. SOLORZANO

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D. HIGGY

5 “The hardest part of managing the time is having projects for the two classes happening at the same time. For example, the Dance I Showcase happening while I’m planning my final project for theatre, but ultimately seeing everything come together has been really rewarding and worth all the hard work.” CARLY KEELEY

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4 “It’s really fun seeing how far they can go and just making them try new things. My favorite part is probably becoming friends with them. I see them around campus and they say hi and I’m like ‘Oh, what’s up?’ It’s good to know that [our relationship] is outside the dance room. [I started peer teaching because] last year when I transfered to Whitney the dance program was super nice and my peer teachers were really sweet. I thought it’d be really cool to do that, and to inspire everyone.” EMILY THEIS

Endless Motivation JACKSON MILAN started boxing six months ago but said it feels like he has been supported by his friends at the gym and by his coach since day one. Never discouraged to fight, he said nothing holds him back. Milan said, “The best part about fighting is honestly the feeling after a really good workout. It’s really rewarding.”

WRAP & ROLL

On Jan. 29, Milan pre-wraps his wrists before putting his boxing gloves on. Before his fight, he scheduled time to practice with his coach as a final warm-up in preparation. STORY AND DESIGN BY D. KAUR & M. POETSCH

APRIL 2019

A. CABRERA

Q&A with backspot Kayla Ceragioli

1-3-5-7 B. JACOBY

“Usually in the 4x100 event, the runners are all sprinters; they’re guys who are trained to run really fast, but at our meet in Oregon all of the schools there had a throwers 4x100 team. It was really funny to watch because it was a bunch of bigger dudes who aren’t known for their speed going head to head.” JOEY SOUTO

SEASON ON TRACK Spring athletes share their experiences from the season

Q: What’s it like being a sophomore on the STUNT team? A: It’s my second year of STUNT. I feel since I’m a returner, it’s not as hard, and the girls don’t focus on your graduating year. Q: What is it like in partner STUNT 6, the hardest level? How do you deal with that stress? A: It’s a lot of pressure, but we all work together and combine all of our strengths Some girls have stronger suits then others. Q: What’s the hardest part? A: I feel like not getting competitive with each other and our team wanting to move spot.

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“We had a team bonding after our match against Folsom at Lazy Dog. one of our teammates had a piece of pork fat and put it inside another one of our waters. We were all trying to get him to drink it but he never would.” BRIAN BADOLATO

B. WONG

Q: What’s the best feeling in STUNT? A: Beating Rocklin, because they were a super tough competitor. The team becomes closer with every game. “On Fridays, we always have a fun practice that’s way more laid back, and sometimes the dive team will try to have belly flop contests. We try to stay in a belly flop form for as long as possible before tucking right before we hit the water so we don’t actually hurt ourselves.” JULIA RUCCIONE

STORY & DESIGN BY C. PRUDHOE, A. RASOOLI, J. ROSE & M. TIDWELL

Q: How is STUNT different from cheer? A: I like STUNT a lot better, because in cheer, you are cheering for someone else. STUNT is an actual sport itself, and it’s a lot more competitive. People come to actually watch us play rather than just watching the teams we’re cheering for.

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People Cheat Why college admissions essays are becoming more falsified — and why it’s wrong

HERE’S WHAT I THINK. OPINION BY SIENNA EAGLE

o one likes a cheater. No one likes the person who skips to the front of the line. But as the college admissions season comes to a close, it is evident that it has become increasingly more difficult to get admitted to most four-year universities. As a result, students are taking extreme measures to get into their dream schools. In fact, one of the most frequently utilized methods of cheating the college admission system is submitting a false essay. But is one essay worth the risk of ruining your entire future? The essay — easily the most personal piece of the application, the piece that allows admissions officers to see who you really are — unfortunately has become the most fabricated part. With the easily accessible Google search, just about anyone can pay less than $100 for a complete stranger to write their “personalized” essay. Although the problem of people submitting false essays obviously can’t be solved overnight, there still should be some sort of method to filter through the fakes, or more strict regulations during submission that makes it harder for imposters to slip through the cracks. For example, essay submission websites such as Turnitin.com are used in English classes to check plagiarism. A similar website or secure browser could be created and utilized during the submission process to minimize the amount of plagiarized or stolen work. As a senior, I have already gone through the application process. I’ve written multiple essays and reread my applications multiple times no matter how repetitive it got. From my personal experience, I can see just how easy it would be to skip the hard work and let someone else do it. And

while I myself can’t stop anyone from cheating the system, I can point out that as we have recently seen in the news with the admissions scandal, cheating will find a way to come back to haunt you, no matter how wealthy you are. If cheating through the essay gets you into the college of your dreams, where will it end? It only starts there and escalates to more severe methods such as bribes, falsifying FAFSA data and paying for a stranger to take your SAT. Allowing this million-dollar business of false essays to continue to prosper is wrong and ultimately prevents ordinary people who may not have the same resources from getting in on better credentials. The excitement of being admitted dies when you don’t do any of PEOPLE SHOULD THINK the work for yourself. TWICE BEFORE RISKING Cheaters may believe that THEIR ENTIRE FUTURE FOR submitting false information AN ESSAY. only affects them. It’s selfish, but to them no one else is being hurt. But their greediness prevents hard-working students from achieving their own dreams, because the cheaters are taking spots away from others. Too often, top-tier students are turned away, which may be due to the alarming amount of students cheating this system. People should think twice before they risk damaging their entire future for an essay. They should think before stealing someone else’s rightfully earned spot. Maybe if they thought at all, they wouldn’t have to pay someone else to do the work for them.

OPINION BY S. EAGLE & ART BY K. SALMINGO

APRIL 2019

THE NEW GIRL Iryna Holovata was born in Ukraine but moved 5,687 miles for a new life

SHE FLEW 11 HOURS TO THE UNITED STATES BECAUSE HER MOM MISSED HER SISTER, WHO HAD BEEN LIVING HERE. EVEN THOUGH IRYNA AND HER DAD DIDN’T WANT TO MOVE, THEY DID. “It was so hard, when I came I had a problem with English; I don’t understand people, I can’t speak it and I think about why I am here, I want to go home,” Iryna Holovata said. It took her six months to start understanding and speaking English. She also said a hard adjustment was going from living in a big house to small apartments. “I started to have friends here, meet people and start to understand them. I like people; people are open to each other. In Ukraine nobody cares about you. If you have some trouble, no one asks what happened and no one is interested in you,” Holovata said. As for school, curriculum has been more difficult because of the language barrier. “The biggest difference in school [other than language] is what it looks like. In Ukraine it is just one big building/house and all classes are together,” she said. But not every adjustment was difficult. Holovata said, “I like this food more than I like food in Ukraine, ‘cause in Ukraine it’s meh, for me it’s nasty for now. I like here. I like sushi really. In Ukraine seafood is really expensive. It’s like only one fish that everyone can buy. But here I can eat every kind of fish and seafood.”

STORY AND DESIGN BY M. GILBEAU

APRIL 2019

“BEFORE I DIDN’T REALLY KNOW WHAT I WAS DOING BUT I WATCHED VIDEOS ON HOW TO DO IT AND NOW CAN DO MAKEUP A LOT BETTER. I LIKE TO DO FACE MAKEUP A LOT MORE THAN EYE MAKEUP BECAUSE IT CAN JUST TRANSFORM SOMEONE INTO SOMEONE NEW. Before doing her sister’s makeup, Dunkhase does her own. She spent about 45 minutes to complete a full face of makeup on herself; while on clients it could take up to an hour and a half. ‘‘It’s definitely worth the wait,” Dunkhase said.

H. EAGLE

PATIENCE IS KEY

I GET FOLLOWERS ON MY ACCOUNT OF PEOPLE THAT DO MAKEUP, TOO, AND A FEW PEOPLE FROM SCHOOL HAVE REACHED OUT TO ME ABOUT IT.” ISABELLA DUNKHASE

WINDOWS TO THE SOUL

APRIL 2019

H. EAGLE

FOLLOW @BELLASBEAUTIES_

STORY AND DESIGN BY HANNAH EAGLE & KAMAYA TILLETT

H. EAGLE

After practicing makeup on herself for years, 15-year-old Isabella Dunkhase started her own Instagram account try out her looks on other people. She particularly enjoys the challenge of eye makeup, along with face makeup, which she believes transforms her clients into someone new. In the future, Dunkhase hopes to produce her own makeup line with a variety of different products and brushes.

LEXI MISTLER “THE BIGGEST STRUGGLE WOULD PROBABLY BE WHEN YOU HAVE A BIG ASSIGNMENT OR IMPORTANT HOMEWORK, BUT YOU HAVE A REALLY IMPORTANT GAME OR PRACTICE. THEN YOUR MIND IS EVERYWHERE AND IT’S HARD TO FOCUS ON ONE THING.”

Q: When did you start playing basketball? A: When I was 4, in Sacramento. Q: Do you take any AP classes? A: Not as of right now, but I am considering taking some next year. Q: Do you only play basketball for the school team? A: No, I also run track. I run the 4x1 and 100 meter sprint. Q: Which class is the biggest struggle? A: I struggle with broadcasting the most because it stresses me out. Q: Do you have a personal trainer? A: No, I don’t. I have never trained before; everything I do is usually with the coach at school.

ALWAYS ON THE

GRIND Having to keep up with schoolwork and finding time to practice isn’t always the easiest. So when does Lexi Mistler find time to play the sports she loves while keeping up with her grades?

Q: Do you have a tutor? A: No, I don’t have a tutor, but it would be helpful to have one for math and chemistry. Q: When do you usually practice? A: During basketball season, every weekday for at least two hours. In track season, after school each day except when we have meets, which are on some weekends, too. Q: When do you do your homework? A: I do my homework as soon I get home from either school or practices.

STORY AND DESIGN BY F. GREGORY & S. MARTINEZ

S. MARTINEZ

F. GREGORY

Q: What is the biggest struggle being a student athlete? A: I think the biggest struggle would probably be when you have a big assignment or important homework, but you have a really important game or practice. Then your mind is everywhere, and it’s hard to focus on one thing.

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TOWER CAFE 16 TEA REPUBLIC 18 RIDE TO WALK 20 TEABLE 22 DOUGH BY THE SPOON 23 THE GREAT OUTDOORS 24 THE PARLOR 26 THE “RIGHT” COLLEGE 28 INDIA 29 POUR CHOICE 30

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Towering Above

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OUTSIDE ROCKLIN

Located on Broadway Street in Sacramento, Tower Cafe is a one of a kind restaurant has been operating since Earth Day on April 22, 1990. The menu offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. When entering, diner encounter walls lined with decoration from all around the world. Posters, plants and wall mounts showcase cultures from everywhere. “I liked the decoration around the restaurant the most because they were so colorful and unique,” Sarah Valenzuela said. Along with the decor, the assortment of food also captures the restaraunt’s diversity. On the menu, dishes range from enchiladas and grilled cheese to Jamaican chicken and curry.

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Sacramento cafe offers a worldwide cultural experience

WORLDWIDE. The decorations were handpicked and purchased by the owner, Jim Seyman. The decorations are from different places around the world."I was talking with a gentleman here who was connected to a man in Japan who has a connection to a man in Australia who I contracted through the internet in the mid '90s and purchased the posters,” Seyman said.

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In addition to the diversity the restaurant offers, The Tower Cafe is located in a prime location. It’s beside other local entertainment spots the Tower Theater and Dimple Records. With its charming appearance and interesting menu, many have made the cafe a place for special occasions or just an everyday meal. Local Barron Smith went with his mother to the restaurant for her birthday lunch. “The brunch is delicious, and their pork-Polynesian enchilada is really good,” Barron said. Out of 3,698 reviews on Yelp, Tower Cafe has four stars. They are open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. from Monday to Sunday and 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

LINING THE BLOCK. Outside, a row of trees line the edge of the cafe. These trees act as a barrier to prevent damage to the building in a potential car crashes and also have sentimental value to Seyman.“They represent my family, my parents and my brothers, Every plant and flower I’ve planted here has a meaning to me,” Seyman said.

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AROUND THE WORLD. Owner Jim Seyman poses for a picture. He is responsible for handpicking the items seen hanging from the walls, ceiling and placed inside and outside of the restaurant. “I wanted to create an environment in which all the diverse communities can come together and enjoy each other and all the various people that make up Sacramento,” Seyman said.

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BUSINESS BREWING TEA REPUBLIC BOBA TEA AND POKE SHOP MAKES ITS WAY AROUND PLACER COUNTY

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EA REPUBLIC started T as a fresh, tiny shop in Citrus Heights just a year ago; the swift success led owners to add a location in Old Rocklin. As bubble tea gradually becomes more wellknown in pop culture, this local eatery gains more attention as well. Tea Republic not only offers unique flavors such as green Thai tea, but poke bowls and savory fusion dishes. “Considering this is our second shop, and it’s been, like, one year, it’s definitely going to go somewhere, especially with our options, and just the different types of drinks that we have,” Joshua Versosa said.

4810 Granite Dr unit A6, Rocklin, CA 95677

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B&B BAKERY AND BOBA

SPILL THE TEA

35 Twelve Bridges Drive Lincoln

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&B Bakery and Boba sells icys, teas, and coffees which can all come with boba or flavored popping boba. They also sell breakfasts and pastries. However, since they have so many drinks and baked goods on their menu, the owner is constantly adding new things to their menu and taking off some of the old stuff. “My favorite drink there is the vanilla icy with strawberry boba. I really like that the employees are very nice, and they make good drinks and the store is really cute,” Kaitlyn Wolff said. The owner, Olga Budova opened this shop about four months ago and plan to open more shops. “This shop is different from others because we are Russian and making Taiwanese drinks,” Budova said. Before this, she worked at a Real Estate agency in Ukraine. Olga decided to open this shop with her family because all of them really enjoy boba drinks and they also love to cook. According to Yelp, there are only three boba places in Rocklin, so she thought the area needed a boba shop like this one.

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see for yourself

R In 1986, one horse, Freckles, and one inspiring woman named Dr. Kristine Corn started Ride To Walk by giving rides up and down a driveway for people with disabilities. Soon after, the riding program xpanded into a formal initiative. Its mission is to help provide therapy for kids around the age of 2 to 16 and adults. For each of the therapy sessions, they provide three to four volunteers for a 30-minute riding session. Two of the volunteers are “side walkers,” which walk on each side of the horse to help keep the patient balanced by holding their legs. The other person guides the horse around for the session. Some of the other clients are able to have one or two volunteers, depending on the needs of the patient. Some examples of the patients´ conditions are autism, brain injuries, cerebral palsy, down syndrome,emotional disabilities and learning disabilities. One of the volunteers, Daisy Sharpe, has been going there on Thursdays and Saturdays every week since September. “The thing I like most is that I get to see and help them improve and progress even within a few weeks. I like to also see the personalities of the kids come out during the session. The community feel is so amazing. Every one of the volunteers is trying to do the best for the patient, so we all help each other. I also grew up riding horses in Florida, and I love that they care for the horses and treat them well,”

Sharpe said. As the months pass, the patients and the volunteering staff forge unbreakable bonds. The patient’s face light up when they see a familiar face while walking in to complete their session. On Thursday, as soon as the 2:40 bell rings, Daisy heads to the parking lot where her dad is waiting to take her to Ride To Walk. By 3:00, she has switched out of her black and white Vans into her Ariat Paddock riding boots. “At Ride To Walk, we have to, or should, wear closed-toed shoes. The arena where we take the patients is a mixture of sand and dirt and it gets everywhere. When you are around horses, it is always best to have closed toed shoes. I just choose to wear the boots because it is more natural for me,” Sharpe said. Along with the sand and dirt in the arena, around the arena walls are posters of various animals and letters so that the volunteers can ask the patient to tell them what is on the poster to help them learn to speak and bost verbal skills. There are also puppets around the arena that the kids can grab on the walk. They are for tactile reasons to help boost enrichment and development. Patients get to feel the fabric and talk about how the animal makes them feel. On Saturdays, Daisy wakes up around 8:30 to leave her house by 9:40, to be at Ride To Walk by 10. Each day of the week brings different patients, and with each different STORY AND DESIGN BY A. RUIZ & M. WICKLIFF

patient a new experience and adventure arises. The patients sometimes come in worn down from their hard day, but within a few minutes of being on the horse, they feel better and smile and laugh. Parents sometimes stay and watch, and other times, some leave. The parents that stay usually are so excited to see what their child can accomplish, no matter the size of the achievement. “I haven’t seen her so happy, she’s so happy today! I love it,” said a mother during her daughter’s session. They have been going there for almost a year, and each week they see progress. Part of the contribution is the volunteers, the amount of effort that they put in for the patients, the horses, and each other. There are ten horses, and no patient has a specific horse that they ride on. Some patients that need better balance help will be partnered with a horse with a faster gait so they can learn how to balance better, using their core muscles. Yolanda Fraser, the volunteer manager, and Julie Christensen, the assistant volunteer manager are at Ride To Walk everyday to help the patients as much as they can and to help guide the volunteers. They love being able to be near the horses and the patients in the arena, but they also love when they get to take the patients on a walk outside near the lake. On the way to the lake there is a path of different textures, such as pebbles, grass, wood, and cement. Those textures help train

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( Clockwise from left ) Daisy Sharpe discusses what she wants to do after high school. Russ Hoy sidewalks for Emma Ashcraft on horse Rocky, as Arnie Burghgragf leads with Sharpe sidewalking while they go on a walk towards the lake. The sign for the tack shack, where they sell Ride To Walk merchandise and horse riding equipment.

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If you are interested in volunteering, please call the office at (916) 791-2747.

the horse to feel the different textures and to help them develop. Due to their specialized training, they are unable to be ridden outside of the session, but the ranch does also house other horses for people if they do not have land. This ranch is always

looking for more volunteers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone here has such a close knit relationship, I am so glad I found this place when I was looking for a job. I am so lucky to have found it. I help the patients, but they help me too,â&#x20AC;? Sharpe said. She always knows that when

she has a bad day, the horses and the people at Ride To Walk are there to help her with whatever she needs.

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1151 Galleria Blvd. Hours

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DOUGH’T MISS THIS! Edible cookie dough shop at the Promenade in the Galleria provides a spot to share a treat, hang out or get a job.

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resh colors, Insta-worthy decor and a wide range of cravable flavors make Dough by the Spoon a popular new spot to indulge — or to work. Located at the Galleria, the cookie dough shop opened Dec. 15, 2018 in the Promenade. The style shows off light pink and blue walls and dessertinspired quotes such as “Suga’ Suga,’ how you get so fly?” and “Let’s dough this.” “I love the design of the place! It’s so cute and welcoming. It’s very girly, and the colors are just the

perfect combinations. I’ll definitely go there again because the flavors were just perfect,” Kamryn Clarke said. The menu includes waffle cones, ice cream, milk shakes, cookies, cookie dough sandwiches and cookie-dough. Made without eggs, the dough is safe for eating and comes in 12 flavors. Mattilyn Eaton’s parents own the store and hired students as employees. Amanda Goetz said, “It’s my first job. Being able to work with my friends makes it super fun.”

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dough like that BEHIND THE SCENES with employee and owners’ daughter MATTILYN EATON: Q: What was the best part about the store opening? A: I was looking forward to all my friends coming and trying it out, and just the atmosphere of the store and how fun it was gonna be to work here. Q: How do you play a role in the store? A: I’m mostly the social media person for the business. I helped design the store because my parents wanted to know what was popular for this day and age, so I helped them do the light-up neon signs for photos and other things like that. Q: What’s your favorite part about this whole experience? A: Just opening your own business is really cool, and it’s something I can talk about. [I like] having something new in my life.”

BREATH OF

FRESH AIR Need to get out? Need a break from the indoors? Many of beautiful nature reserves like this one can be found behind many of our neighborhoods. The trails that surround these areas are perfect for a walk with your family, your friends, your dog, or even just by yourself.

WELCOME TO THE GARDEN OF YOUR DREAMS

What's included in the garden

Two sections of water. Multiple benches to rest at before exploring the rest of what the garden has to offer. Signs with information about the garden to let you know what there is to see.

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“The garden is a really special “The scenery of the area is an interesting sight to look at.” piece of nature.” CADE KRAWIEC CADE SCHWAB

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Heaven in a Puff The Parlor is an ice cream shop based on the infamous ice cream puff and 16 ice cream flavors

With three family-owned stores in Roseville, Sacramento and Anderson, The Parlor is a dessert shop where people of all ages can hang out. The store includes ice cream flavors like “Hello Kalo,” which is a taro ice cream with coconut and condensed milk. After selecting up to three flavors, the ice cream is served in styles original to the shop. According to The Parlor’s official website, the shop sells “desserts you can’t

find anywhere else” by combining “ice cream and imagination.” Mackenzie Scott is a regular. She said she loves the variety of options the shop has to offer. Not only does Scott love the food but also she loves the ambiance. “You walk in and [it’s like having] your friends serving you and it’s a pretty chill environment. The [shop]

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1 As the manager, Gabby Romero hands Mackenize Scott a "Hello Kalo" ice cream puff. 2 In the spacious eating area, Scott eats half of her ice cream. 3 "Hello Kalo" Ice Cream Puff, a taro and condensed milk mix sandwiched between a doughnut.

itself is super Pinterest-y. The decoration are super cute,” Scott said. She thinks this would be a great place to hang out with friends for those who want to come here on weekends or over the summer and get ice cream.

Since working at The Parlor for four years, Gabby Romero manages at the Roseville location. After quitting her prior job, she saw an opportunity for a group interview at The Parlor and applied. “It’s one of the best decisions I ever made,” Romero said. Although it’s fast-paced, she never finds it unmanageable because of her coworkers, who she describes as like a tight-knit family. “The way we talk to each other and the way we communicate, it’s never a hierarchy; it’s always like we’re all on the same playing field,’’ Romero said. Romero believes the best part about working here is communicating with people who come from all around the world and hearing their stories. Also, she enjoys the crazy combinations they come up with, like chili powder on ice cream. Besides people coming in to make their crazy creations they also have a special place in their heart for The Parlor’s signature item: The Ice Cream Puff. “It’s the doughnut with the ice cream inside and we seal it up so it gets all glazy and warm on the outside. Ice cream stays frozen and locked up in the inside. So good. It’s what we based the business off of,” Romero said. But they have something for everyone. They make ice cream churros: a cup of ice cream with two churros on top, and The Works: a huge extravagant milkshake with a doughnut filled with Nutella on top.

Manager Gabby Romero STORY AND DESIGN BY T. BARKER & S. KANDIAH

The Places We’ll Go Choosing the right college for yourself shouldn’t just be about prestige

HERE’S WHAT I THINK: OPINION BY ANJANI KEDIA

hether it’s through promotional emails from colleges, parents having high expectations or peers just comparing themselves to one another, students everywhere are led to believe that getting into an elite university will determine the rest of their future. Personally, just throughout the month of March as decisions and rejections were released from colleges, I have seen my peers start to increasingly judge one another based on whether they have been accepted to a four-year school. The perception that going to a high level UC or private school will determine the success and opportunities people will experience later in life has not only increased, but has created a stigma regarding students who are denied admission, get waitlisted or choose to pursue a community college instead. I am not trying to undermine people’s hard work that got them into an elite university because I understand how extremely competitive the college admissions process has become and how difficult it is to stand out as an applicant. Students who have been accepted to prestigious schools absolutely deserved to be recognized for their achievements. However for those who did not receive the same positive news, or were left to choose between their backups, like myself, it can be a challenging process both mentally and physically to make a decision about where we will end up next year. After four years of taking numerous honors and AP classes, spending hours studying for standardized tests and adding activities to our lists, it can be an emotionally draining process to realize that our mental health didn’t have to be sacrificed in those four years to get into a good school. Regardless of where people choose to attend next year, no school should be considered a ‘bad’ place. For the longest time I forced myself to believe that the only way to guarantee a stable future is to attend a university that is ranked at least in top 15% in the country. However as I heard about my peers’ future plans and slowly understood that different career paths, still held to high standards, don’t necessarily require you to attend an overly competitive undergraduate school, made me realize that in the long-run it’s what you do where you end up that counts, not the place itself. In a soon-to-be released study done by economists Douglas Webber, Ben Ost and Weixiang Pan, described in a New York Times

article by Kevin Carey, statistics indicate that elite colleges have less impacts in the long run. “Students who majored in high-demand fields such as engineering at less selective public universities earned more than similar students who chose other majors at more selective universities,” Carey said in the article. These factors aren’t aimed to discourage students or their parents from finding the best possible college to attend, however it is merely meant to show that the decision of choosing which undergraduate school to go to should not have such a drastic impact. In the long run it will most likely be IT’S WHAT YOU DO the time management, studying and WHERE YOU END UP communication skills that people THAT COUNTS, NOT develop, that will influence their THE PLACE ITSELF. success in life. If I choose to attend a lower level UC that will allow me to grow as a student in a comfortable setting, as an undergraduate, I still have the opportunity to gain admission into higher level graduate schools by earning a good GPA; as compared to going to an overly competitive school that I would struggle at. When applying to colleges or even choosing which colleges to apply to, students should consider the best possible place for them rather solely focusing on the level of prestige; it can be a contributing factor to motivate students into performing better, however the added pressure on the name of the school takes away from the purpose of going to a school that is best suited for the student. Rather than forcing yourself to go to a four-year school that will only increase debt and later make you realize that you are not yet ready for the complete independence, consider taking the route of going to community college or to a university, that might not be as highly ranked, but is closer to your home. By May 1, seniors interested in attending a university must submit their Statement of Intent to Register, or SIR. While they still have the option of canceling their admission and choosing to go to another school that they have been waitlisted at, by May 1 seniors are required to make a crucial decision. The level of prestige should only be part of this decision, other factors such as location, transportation, cost, level of comfort and etc, should also influence a student’s decision regarding the next two-four years of their life.

OPINION & DESIGN BY A. KEDIA

APRIL 2019

cultures compared AN INSIDE VIEW FROM INDIA AS TOLD BY NAVREET HEHR

Culture in India takes an entirely different approach, from the way houses are built to the way families make money. I had the opportunity to visit Rajastan with my family Jan. 2-20 for my cousin’s wedding. Visually, the architecture stands out. Instead of having an angled roof, roofs in India are flat and easily accessible. Everything is also very open, so they don’t really have backyards or anything like that, since there’s so much open space. Celebrations take on a different style as well. A wedding ceremony, for example, is substantially different in India compared to in the United States, as the wedding consists of three different events in the span of twoto-three days. The first event is where the bride and families celebrate separately. Dancing is a major component of the different festivities. One tradition involves the bride or

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groom sitting before their family members so they can each smear on them a paste made of tumeric and feed them Indian sweets. Family members also will take a picture with them. The second event is the actual wedding, which happens in a church and is a fairly short ceremony. Afterward, the two families go to a banquet hall and celebrate the bride and groom, which can happen on the same day as the wedding or a day after. My favorite part was the jago, which is where you carry a pot with candles on your head. I got to do that, and it was really cool. Lastly, most people who live in small towns in India make a living by growing different crops. Depending on the season they grow different things, such as mustard leaves during winter months.

During a two-week trip to Rajastan, India, for a family wedding, Navreet Hehr had the opportunity to experience and compare cultural differences.

STORY AND DESIGN BY N. HEHR

THE POUR CHOICE 2017 OPENING YEAR

COFFEE BAR

A. ROBERSON

K. MANZER

WEEKLY QUOTE SIGN

Got Coffee?

MOTTO

1 LOCATION

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The Pour Choice is gaining popularity as visitors flood in to get their morning lattes. Located in Auburn, students go there for coffee and a good time. A regular customer at the coffee shop, Teal Hughes said,“I go up to Auburn a lot and I usually go to [The Pour Choice] I would recommend going there if you would like some cute photos and a good experience,” Hughes said.

BARISTA BREWS COFFEE FOR THE CUSTOMERS

STORY AND DESIGN BY K. MANZER & A. ROBERSON

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ITEMS FOR SALE

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scrunchies Scrunchies were one of the most popular hair accessories back in the 80’s, but throughout the years they lost popularity. Yet recently they have come back and are trending more than ever. They are being worn on peoples wrists, in their hair, and even on their ankles. Freshman, Hailey Heuser has an enormous collection of her own, that she’s been collecting for over two months. In these pictures, you can see the variety of colors that scrunchies come in and the use of these scrunchies. Scrunchies can come in all colors of the rainbow and different patterns too. They are also made of different materials including, velvet, fleece, linen, etc. “Scrunchies are an easy way to add a bit of pop to any outfit and I love using them as hair ties, and wearing them on my wrist,” Hailey Heuser said Overall scrunchies have become one of the most trending, affordable, fashion accessories over the years and they continue to excel in popularity to this day.

Urban Outfitters Perfect 10 Scrunichie Set $18 3 Pack at Claire’s $5.99 Singular Scrunchie at Garage $3.95 40 Pack Velvet Scrunchies on Amazon $12.99

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Cutting Every 15 Minutes program is great disservice to students for drunk driving education

The Missing

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he commotion of an accident scene, the blare of sirens and the bright lights of the hospital waiting room create unforgettable memories for families affected by drunk driving, but those shocking or memorable scenes also leave an important impression for participants and observers of the Every 15 Minutes program. This twoday program is an experience for high school juniors and seniors and their families that educates and challenges the impact of their decisions and is a program that needs to be brought back to the Rocklin Unified School District. Since 2006, Whitney has hosted the Every 15 Minutes program biennially, switching off years with Rocklin High School. However, 2017 was the last time students had the benefits of witnessing the transformative experience. This is a great disservice to current high school students who have anticipated the experience and have hoped for positive change in their own class. With planning starting in September for an April event date, purposefully coinciding with prom/ball season, administration is tasked with organizing and coordinating the two-day event. A realistic simulated drunk driving collision on school grounds, the HURST Jaws of Life hydraulic rescue tools, jail bookings, ambulance rides, an overnight retreat for participating students and a school wide assembly are incorporated into the experience for students and families. A huge part of the experience is shutting down Ranch View Drive and lining it with bleachers filled with students, local community members and volunteers. Though the program comes with a time commitment of about eight months and a huge cost of over $16,000 to provide coalitions of local agencies such as California Highway Patrol, law

enforcement, hospitals, emergency medical responders, schools, businesses and service clubs, all of these expenditures are worth the effort. Even if money was an issue, parents, clubs, local businesses and students likely would be willing to donate or participate in fundraisers to support the continuation of this beneficial program. The CHP also provides a mini-grant of up to $6,000 to schools interested in putting on the program through funding available from the California Office of Traffic Safety. In previous years, the school has joined with Western Sierra Collegiate Academy to collectively use $12,000 for a combined event. Clearly the IT’S DISAPPOINTING JUNIORS AND funding is possible, as there hasn’t been SENIORS WON’T any major change in budgets in the past GET THAT SAME two years. The administration needs to take the initiative to continue this program. EXPERIENCE. As a senior, I feel robbed having been told that I would be able to be part of an Every 15 Minutes experience once in my high school career, when in reality I was only able to see glimpses of the event during passing periods during my sophomore year. Hearing friends say they feel sober enough to drive or they’ve done it before so “it will be fine,” I feel helpless to change their mind and helpless as I wait for their “got home safe” text. With prom and ball season underway, it’s disappointing to know that the current juniors and seniors won’t get the same educational experience as those in years past when the Every 15 Minutes program would fall around this time of year as a meaningful reminder to make responsible choices while partying. Students are going to drink in high school no matter how much parents and teachers try to stop it. It is one thing to hear and know the statistics, such as in 2016, 10,497 people died in alcohol-impaired driving crashes or, one in 10 teens in high school drink and drive, as recorded by the CDC, but you never think it’s going to happen to you. The Every 15 Minutes program makes those statistics tangible. Students and parents should pressure the district and administration to restart this program locally, as its benefits greatly outweigh any sorts of costs. This program allows students to reflect on the impact of their decisions before having to experience the consequences first-hand. Though the statistic has improved from every 15 minutes in the 1990s, currently someone in the United States dies every 50 minutes in an alcohol-related traffic collision.

OPINION BY E. ACCACIAN & ART BY A. CHO

S. MARTINEZ

HERE’S WHAT I THINK: OPINION BY EMMA ACCACIAN

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Hanging in Nature S.TIRONE

hammocks provide new way to destress the week away

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anging out with friends” takes on a whole new meaning as hammocking gains popularity as a relaxation method. And it’s not just for the post-worthy moments. Being out in nature is proven to reduce signs of stress and anxiety. “Nature has shown positive impacts on mental health,” Mardie Townsend, Ph.D, said. Unlike yoga classes, which can be expensive and require scheduling in advance, hammocking can be an affordable, flexible way to destress and relax. The hammock itself costs around $20 and is a one-time purchase. It easily fits into a backpack for transport. “Whenever my friends and I have had a long week of school and sports, we always take our hammocks, go out to the park and have a picnic as we watch the sunset,” Emily Martin said.

STORY AND DESIGN BY S. TIRONE

LE T’S SMASH! latest gaming console takes over

POWER ON. Recently, the school has slowly been invaded by the latest Nintendo gaming console known as the Nintendo Switch or “Switch” for short. Unlike other handheld gaming consoles, the Switch is a hybrid console that consists of a portable mode and a stationary mode that can accommodate the use of two players The controllers known as the “joy con controllers” can be detached from each side of the console, creating two wireless controllers. When in its stationary mode, the console can be placed into a docking station and connected to a TV screen or monitor, allowing others with joy con controllers to connect and join the game. It can also be placed in a standalone tabletop mode visible to several players. The joy con controllers can also be reattached to each side of the console, to support handheld-style play. “I think what makes it unique is how portable it is. You can bring it anywhere and you can play with your friends or just by yourself. You also don’t have to worry about your friends not having the console itself.” Kobe Ulep said. The console was released on March 3, 2017, and since then, there has been a recorded 20 million consoles sold worldwide in 2018, according to journalist Craig Smith. As specified by Nintendo, these sales are strongly tied to the sales of the popular Nintendo switch games: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Super Mario Odyssey, Pokemon: Let’s Go, etc. Each game having sold over ten million copies. “My favorite game is Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The Smash Bros. franchise will always be my favorites because of its uniqueness, by incorporating all Nintendo characters, and adding great and creative fighting styles for each individual character,” Jeric Yambot said. Despite being released three months ago and not being very cheap, the game has soared high in the popularity and sale ranks, having sold over 12 million copies. To sum it up, the console gained its popularity, primarily due to its immersive games, most of these games only being compatible on the switch itself, and its unique console hybrid.

HOW HA S G AMING CON SOLE S E VOLVED OVER TIME?

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Overtime, consoles have improved through its smoother gameplay and higher graphics, faster frame rates per second. “The performance is the most significant part of a console. The graphics are amazing, and the experience you feel when playing on a console have slowly evolved overtime.” Yambot said.

STORY AND DESIGN BY JILLIAN GWYNE LAPINID

AIRPODS HAVE BECOME A POPULAR TREND IN THE US. 28 MILLION AIRPODS SOLD IN 2018 ACCORDING TO DIGITAL TRENDS

airpods KAILIE MCCALLISTER

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pple Airpods were released on Dec. 13, 2016. however they hadn’t become popular until last year. Apple Airpods are very easy to use and all you really neeed to do is take the airpods out of the case and put them in your ears and it will connect. Airpods can detect when they are in your ears and the sound will stop when they are taken out of your ears. “I got my airpods for Christmas and at first I thought airpods were overrated, but they’re actually aren’t because it’s kind of cool that you can walk away from your phone to do something and still listen to music, ” Ali Keyes said. “I think AirPods are underrated because they are very useful and you never have to untangle them from their cord like regular earbuds and they are very easy to use. I think that they are definitely worth the price,” Kailie McCalister said. Apple claims that the Apple airpod case charges airpods for 24 hours. Each individual airpod can be used for up to 5 hours without needing to be put back into its case to charge. No wonder why this easy to use gadget is so popular right now.

WIRES TO WIRELESS APPLE

AIRPODS WITH CHARGING CASES $159

ALI KEYES

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With about 44 million sold, Apple’s $159 wireless Airpods gain popularity

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the fit for “I was looking for a dress that no one else would have because often times everyone shops at Macy’s and then people have matching dresses. My dress was $0 because I borrowed it from my close family friend. I shopped in Alyssa Eppler’s closet.”

BROOKE GIORGI

“I was looking for a red or skin-tone dress that was like a princess dress. I got this dress at David’s Bridal, but I also went looking in other places. My mom and I split the cost and both spent $134.”

the perfect dress

SYDNEE SADHU

“I wanted a ball gown, and I started looking for burgundy to match the inside of my boyfriend’s suit. Once I found this dress at Macy’s, I fell in love with it and spent $338.”

AVIANNA LOVEALL “Ever since freshman year, I’ve been wanting to wear a long black satin dress with a slit to prom, so I shopped online at a website Hebeos and got the dress for $96.”

“I was looking for a fun, spring colored dress but didn’t have anything specific in mind since I wanted to stay optimistic about finding something possibly different. I went to JCPenney, Macy’s, Nordstrom, David’s Bridal, Windsor, and even doubled some of those stores by visiting different store locations, but I ended up finding my dress at JCPenney for $100. I went shopping during the February break, and it took me the entire week of intensive shopping to find it, but I’m so happy I did.”

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STORY AND DESIGN BY T. BUTLER, K. GUNN, A. WILLIAMS & K. VENGERSAMMY

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K. MARTIN

A. LOVEALL

K. MURILLO

KASANDRA MURILLO

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Under Fire

California’s largest public utility takes heat for wildfires

PG&E Pays Piles Five months after the Camp Fire destroyed Paradise, Calif., families and their lost homes aren’t the only thing in the news. Malfunctioned power lines from PG&E have generated attention and caused stock to tank. The company has promoted its extra efforts related to the years of extended drought, extremely high temperatures and more than 129 million dead trees across the state. In the interest of public safety, PG&E developed precautionary measures “intended to reduce the risk of wildfires,” according to its website. But the PG&E infrastructure serves 16 million families and may be to blame. According to CNN, the above-ground power lines caused 17 wildfires last year. In 11 cases, investigators found code violations from the power lines, which led to the fires.

STORY AND DESIGN BY C. EATON

Since the comfort rubber shoe company’s founding in 2002, Crocs has sold 300 million pairs in over 90 countries. These come in a variety of colors like citrus, tropical teal and winter white. Along with the colors, Jibbitz (also known as charms) add personality to each shoe. After trying on a pair, Abbie Campbell immediately wanted to have her own. “They are comfy and colorful, and I like decorating them with charms,” Campbell said. In addition to the ability to customize each shoe, another appeal for consumers is the durability of its material. The rubber material of the shoe allows them to be worn and face

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little wear at a multitude of places. At events like volleyball games or swim meets, athletes are seen wearing these shoes. After swim practice, Joy Jeung puts on a pair of her own pink furry Crocs. “They are way more comfortable and are always good during the colder days,” Jeung said. Although the shoe continues to face criticism, people still buy them. Azelya Macaranas bought her first pair last year. “My uncle had Crocs and I thought they looked fun, so I bought myself a pair,” Macaranas said.

STORY AND DESIGN BY C. KIGER & N. WARECKIY-CABREROS

TAKE A CHILL PILL (OR DON’T)

With student anxiety at a record high, is prescription medication the answer?

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edication prescribed for mental illness has a deeper purpose than simply “curing” a disease. Clinical depression and general anxiety is often triggered by a chemical imbalance that affects the neurotransmitters within the brain and how they function. Medications such as Prozac and Zoloft are popular prescriptions when first diagnosed with anxiety and depression. Medication can also be financially beneficial when comparing it to other resources such as therapy. According to CNBC, the average American spends about $1,200 on medication a year, whereas one therapy session can be as much as $300. Medication is one of the most convenient of the outlets one can choose from to treat mental illness.

6,500 people die of overdoses annually from pain meds. SOURCE: Wall Street Journal

1 in 6

U.S. adults reported taking a psychiatric drug. SOURCE: 2013 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey

INCREASE OF ANTIDEPRESSANTS USE FROM 1999-2014 SOURCE: NCHS, National Health & Nutrition Examination survey

Treat underlying cause of anxiety. Can prevent panic from happening.

he toll medication has on one’s health can become taxing in a negative way very quickly. Common side effects for general anxiety disorder medication are headaches, insomnia, sweating, upset stomach, weakness and loss of appetite. The negative side effects can be the deciding factor for many when students choose to opt out of taking the medication route. According to Laguna Treatment Hospital, those under the age of 25 may be at risk of suicide when misusing general anxiety medication. This chance of addiction can easily become a turn off when other outlets are available such as therapy, mental health hotlines and exercise. Must be taken daily and consistently. Take time to work, typically 4-6 weeks at a therapeutic dose.

Can be used to treat most anxiety disorders.

What do you think? “I think medication is definitely not for everyone, but it can be a good resource for those who need it.” MAKAYLA STRAUSS

“Medications for mental illnesses can lead to addiction and make you separate from your family and friends. You may not have any control over it, however if you take medications for a long period of time, it will make you addicted and that will endanger others and yourself if you won’t get the help.” BRIA BROOKS

STORY AND DESIGN BY A. CHO, D. KHUNKHUN, & H. WITTICK

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one thing I can’t live without

all the things

“Red Bull, because it is the only thing that keeps me awake in the morning!” ELIZA BROWN “I can’t live without school. I am thankful that I’m living in America and learning.” AAZAM KHAN “Yoga, because it always makes me feel at peace.” EVA LOPES “My Snapchat, because that’s how I communicate with all my friends and parents.” MARTINE GILBEAU

WE ASKED, YOU ANSWERED

“Fortnite.” ZACHARY MATHIS

“Post Malone, because I listen to his music pretty much every day.” MEGHAN BUCKLEW “I can’t live without my best friend Violet. She’s the one I always leaon on and talk to every day. We’re pretty much the same person.” NATALIE DAMIAN “My PS4 because I love video games.” PAUL BAR “Coffee, because I need caffeine to do anything.” KAMYRN CLARKE

one thing I’m excited about “I’m excited to go to Nationals for volleyball this summer. It’s going to be a great experience where we can prove our team is one of the best in the nation.” BRENDAN WILK

one thing I’m sick of hearing about

“Going to UC Merced and starting the rest of my life.” MAKENZY GILBERT

“Unnecessary drama.” CAMDEN WINTON

“Senior Ball!” JESSY SCHOLL

“Everyone talking about which college they’re going to.” LORENZA LEPORI

“Cross country season.” ISABEL SIMMONS “College.” CJ GASSNER “Getting my license. It’s still a little ways away, but I can’t wait to be able to drive on my own.” MADDY MILLER “My trip to Hawaii this summer.” CHRIS VAN KOPP “I’m excited for the next wrestling season. It will be hard, but I can’t wait to be a warrior again.” DARRIYO YUMUL THE ROAR

“The importance of SAT and ACT testing.” ADRIAN TORRES “How bad everyone wants Airpods and how great they are.” RYAN JIWA “I’m so sick of hearing about everybody’s TikTok page. I find them annoying and I feel people only make TikToks to be trendy.” CHARLIE GIOIA

“People who vape saying that they’re cool, because really they’re just rotting their lungs.” HAILEY KELLY “College.” DELANIE LUNDBERG “One thing I’m sick of hearing about is how ‘toxic’ social media is. I guess I just get upset when people don’t realize the benefits it has or how it could be better used, and instead everyone just seems to highlight the negative parts instead of recognizing the good it does as well.” ASHLYN THORPE

“My brother telling me he will put me down the toilet.” RENEE LEGG “I’m sick of hearing that I need to do my homework, because I know I’m going to have to do it.” BELLA RIZOR

“People saying ‘Bet.’” TEAL HUGHES

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73.7%

of students own at least one pair of Vans

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SOURCE: 272 responses via Google Form

At the Westfield Galleria, the Vans store shows different styles, textures, colors and sizes.

Vans

That’s the

Shoe Walkin’

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From the slip-on style to current favorite Old Skool, Vans offer all types of casual daily footwear. The company formed in Anaheim in 1966 but has seen expanded popularily in the NorCal area within the past three years. “Vans are basic, fashionable shoes that are comfortable and easy to pair with different outfits. They are great since they come in many different styles and colors,” Jaylee Pease said.

Spending Stats

$60

STRUTTING

$50 Checkerboard

$85 Hi-V Platform

Because Vans come in more than 40 different styles and colors, students can express themselves at school. With a combination of style and comfort, these shoes are a go-to for students around campus. “I wear Vans every day since they are comfortable and look cool,” Zach Witt said.

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SOURCE: Vans.com

“I wear Vans opposed to other brands since I like the look of them. Not only that, but I like how wearing my Vans make me feel. It makes me have a little more confidence, opposed to wearing Converse, which make me feel a different way.” LILIANA HOUSEL

STORY AND DESIGN BY K. DIUGUID & K. QUARANTA

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IN STYLE

Comfy Cush Slip-on

APRIL 2019