Horse - Issue Three

Trojan Horse

The

The path less

traveled Pg. 2

February 2015 No. 3

Erica Ewton’s

EARLY EXIT

Pg. 8

Valentine’s Pg. 6

Parking lot woes Pg. 25

From RAINBOWS to RAIN Pg. 18 FEBRUARY

Horse-O-Scope Inside Cover

BATTLE of the DRESS CODE Pg. 22

SOULMATE QUIZ Pg. 16 DEPRESSION Pg. 12

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Written by Tana Kelley

Aries (21 March-19 April) Aries: A secret desire will come to light when your feelings for a close friend change toward a more erotic side. Now is the time to stamp your hooves and do your mating call.

Libra (23 Sept-22 Oct)

Taurus (20 April-20 May)

Scorpio (23 Oct-22 Nov)

Gemini (21 May-21 June)

Sagittarius (23 Nov- 20 Dec)

Taurus: Don’t make your move this month, Taurus.

February is a negative month for you, so plan it out and wait for March.

Scorpio: You need to ask out that someone special out, because this month you will grow some balls and realize you don’t need to wait to be asked.

Gemini: A relationship that you thought was built stable may inexplicably crash like the titanic.

Sagittarius: You have been trying hard to impress someone. Stop. Wait a minute. If they don’t get you subtle hints, maybe it wasn’t meant to be.

Cancer (22 June-23 July)

Capricorn (22 Dec-20 Jan)

Cancer: Don’t let your emotions cloud your judgment.

February is not the month to become irrational in the love department. Step back, retract your claws, and get whatever is on your chest, off.

Leo (24 July-23 Aug) Leo: Your world may seem dizzying right now but it may just be your lover. This month you will choose between the staying in the dry savannah and hunting for a new relationship.

Virgo (24 Aug- 22 Sept) Virgo: You have been searching for romance, but now is the time to change. You will realize this isn’t a hit/miss situation. Don’t get torn apart by somebody that doesn’t matter. Make a personal list of what your looking for, and just go with the flow.

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Capricorn: Courage is on the horizon. From asking that special someone out, telling your lover the whole truth, or breaking up with your long-term partner, finally. This will give you the burst of energy and happiness you need.

Aquarius (21 Jan-19 Feb) Aquarius: Come out of your shell, and make conversation. Because how else are you going to find somebody or keep somebody you already have.

There IS a world out there.

Pisces (20 Feb-20 March) Pisces: You are mixing and mingling this month, and you might find a new love in that jumbled mess.

CONTENTS COVER

Erica Ewton

HORSE-O-SCOPE Tana Kelley

02 THE PATH LESS TRAVELED Ian Morgan

06 VALENTINE’S DAY TIPS Lauren McMurray & Moni Kovacs

08 ERICA NEWTON’S EARLY EXIT Lauren McMurray

12 DEPRESSION Kaya Noteboom

16 SOULMATE QUIZ Tana Kelley, Erica Keaveney & Moni Kovacs

18 FROM RAINBOWS TO RAIN Quinn Vlacich

22 BATTLE OF THE DRESS CODE Erica Keaveney

25 PARKING LOT WOES Jamie Valentine

Adrianne Nix Editor in Chief Senior

Natalie Jenkins Editor in Chief Senior

Keith Higbee Staff Advisor

Moni Kovacs Head of Design Senior

Tana Kelley Photo Editor Marketing Director Senior

Brian Chatard Principal

According to Oregon law, student journalists are responsible for determining the content of this publication, except under limited circumstances. The subject matter, content and views of the news, features and opinion sections in this paper do not reflect the views of Portland Public Schools or Woodrow Wilson High School.

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THE PATH LESS TRAVELED Whipping down the mountain, the thin air slipping

“He bombs it on every run we go down,” Venti said “I

through the holes in his helmet, Henry Nadeau fed off the

truly wonder what goes through his mind when he ped-

speed of the random mountain biker ahead of him, the

als.”

same one he’d high five and comment on the sick run with

Nadeau believes that the most fun in mountain biking

at the bottom of the mountain in a few minutes. For now

comes from being careless and reckless, not worrying

though, his mind was filled with half thoughts of safety,

about crashing, testing your limits, and pushing your body

hoping his suspension would hold and that no root or rock

to the edge and then over it.

Their group of four heads out to different courses and

would stop his run.

Ever since he learned to ride a bike without train-

ing wheels at age three, there was no doubt that Nadeau

trails about once or twice a month.

“We have found a lot of really good trails on our

would become a great biker. With his addiction to adren-

adventures,” Bezodis said. “We love riding Sandy Ridge,

aline and the accompaniment of a divine intervention, a

which is right outside the town of Sandy and has a good

distinct type of biker was born. A biker whose only fear is

set of different trails for different levels. Recently we went

the fear of not having a sick run. According to his friends,

out to Camas and found some really inviting trails; we are

he doesn’t need to have any fear at all.

looking forward to exploring those some more to see what

“Henry is very balls-out,” Nadeau’s friend Kevin Bezodis said. “He is always ready to lay down some new lines. He is always willing to huck it fat.”

Two more of Nadeau’s friends, Jude Venti and Mitchell

we can find.”

They try to branch out on different trails, but it can be hard to find a trail that suits all of their different skill sets and levels. A good trail for the group consists of many

Schenk, described his style very similarly, adding his large

different obstacles that can cater to all of their skills, such

amounts of steez.

as jumps, berms, or steep hills.

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“I take a more technical approach to the line when

self-taught, and when I can’t figure out how to do some-

I ride,” Bezodis said. “When I ride, I don’t go as fast as

thing, I watch YouTube videos. I have ridden with a lot

Henry does. Not to say that I’m better than him, I think we

better riders than me. There’s a saying, ‘feeding off each

have different styles, but they pair well together.”

other,’ where if you are following someone who is faster

Although the group likes to mountain bike together, Nadeau also rides a good amount solo.

“Biking is definitely better with others because you have

than you, you go faster. It’s an actual effect, but it’s cliché.”

YouTube acts as an instructor for Nadeau. For example, if Nadeau crashes when attempting to execute a new

somebody to constantly compete with, or, in my case, ride

obstacle, he will refer back to YouTube to figure how to

with,” Nadeau said.

execute the run correctly the next time. He even taught

He often does laps around Gabriel Park, where there

himself how to bike at three years old without training

is a lot of open space, off-road trails and even a couple

wheels, although it wasn’t until years later that he got into

natural jumps. This was also where Nadeau mountain

the mountain biking scene.

“When I

biked for the

started watch-

first time.

“The first

ing videos of

bike that I ac-

people doing

tually started

it, that’s when

mountain bik-

I really began

ing on was a

to get into it,”

GT that cost

Nadeau said.

$200,” Na-

“That’s when I

deau said.

realized that

“It was really,

there was an

really, really

actual profes-

bad, but I

Stopping to fix a flat on the way to the next mountain biking destination..

sional sport behind it, a follow-

must have ridden it about a thousand times around Gabriel Park. It was

ing. It went from mountain biking being going on a bike

a hardtail bike, but the front suspension broke after about

ride down a gravel road with your dad to taking a trip to

the third day I had it.”

Whistler and riding a hard line or doing big jumps.”

He now has a 2006 Santa Cruz nomad frame with

Although there is definitely a profitable career in moun-

2012 high spec components, which is much better suited

tain biking for those with the skill and courage to excel, it

for the riding he does. Although this bike is somewhat cus-

is a profession filled with many risks.

tom made, the parts combined add up to around $1,600,

“I’d like to keep mountain biking for a while,” Nadeau

a lot for a high schooler. With luck though, this bike will

said. “I will try to compete and move up in the ranks. It’s a

last him a long time.

pretty new sport, so there aren’t many jobs except compet-

“I do mostly trail-riding, like Enduro, where you ride up to the top and then race back down. I am pretty much

ing professionally, which takes a lot of talent. I feel like if I really dedicated my life to it, I could ride professionally,

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but I don’t know if it’s something I would like to pursue as

for his safety.

“My mom doesn’t like it; she is pretty protective,” Na-

a career.”

So far, he has not competed in any races, but he has volunteered at a race called the Oregon Enduro Series, and is going to volunteer again in the future.

In a sport as dangerous as mountain biking is, there’s

deau said. “She makes me wear full faces and knee pads, but I totally understand.”

“I thought it fit him perfectly, I was very thrilled. A lot of parents are very concerned about the speed and dangers

usually concerned parents behind every rider. For Na-

involved. I do worry about him hitting tress like the other

deau, this isn’t true.

day,” Nadeau’s mother said. “We provide him with very

“My dad rode when he was younger, but he doesn’t anymore. He rode in the baby stages of it back in the

good equipment. If it’s important to him we support it.”

Despite her concerns, Nadeau’s mother wants him

90’s. They wore hefty football

to pursue his interests. The only

pads and straddled road bikes

condition is that he be safe and

down gravel hills. He has a bike

stay in touch.

only three years older than mine

“I want to hear that he has

from the same company. He

arrived at his location, but he

bikes a decent amount, just not

never remembers to. I have to

the stuff I go on.”

text him saying, ‘Make sure to let

Although Nadeau’s father,

your mother know that you have

Pablo, used to do more extreme

arrived.’ I also want to hear that

biking back in the day, he still

they are back at the car safely

tries to keep up with his son’s

and heading home, I always

growing interest.

ask for the injury report as well.

“I totally support his interest in

Somebody always gets scraped

biking,” Pablo said. “I think it’s a

up. There is not a lot of reason

genuine sport all the way around.

behind worrying about what

When I was younger they didn’t

could be,” Nadeau’s mother said.

have mountain bikes, they had

Although safety is very import-

BMX bikes. I had a lot of those

ant, Henry continues to blaze the

and actually raced when I was

trails without thinking twice.

a kid. Then, when I moved to Oregon, I bought my first

Dodging obstacles such as trees and boulders with

mountain bike and totally thrashed it. I eventually earned

ease, Nadeau was focused on one thing and one thing

enough money to buy a better bike with better parts. I’ve

only: speed. He could feel that this was going to be a

biked all over Oregon, Washington, and California. I’ve

good run. This was not going to be a repeat of the time

done two 50-mile races in Bend 10 years ago. [Now] the

when he landed on his back tire and careened into a

rides we go on are easy, cross country rides.”

tree, bending his front tire. No, this run would be success-

While, his mother does not fret over Nadeau’s potentially dangerous addiction to adrenaline, she is very cautious

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ful. Sure enough, at the bottom of the mountain, his friends commented on his sick jumps and killer speed; things that

Taking a bike ride through the trail.

were second nature to him, things that were his world. His masterpiece of strewn duff complete, he headed off with his friends, reminiscing about the trail they just cleaned, and how they’d do it again next weekend.

Even though mountain biking may not be Nadeau’s future career, he will still continually shred the trails, whip the berms, and skin the bacon, all while maintaining mad steez.

The Biker Glossary Berm: An artificially banked turn made of dirt that allows bikers to take turns at more extreme angles.

Hardtail Bike: Mountain bike with no rear suspension.

Bacon: Scrape that scabs over to look like bacon.

Jamie Valentine Senior

Huck it Fat: Put everything on the line; throw caution to the wind.

Steez: Flawless style Bombs it: Going down a hill as fast as possible

Ian Morgan Junior

Thrashed it: Completely destroyed it

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V

alentine’s day will be here soon…the day

of crushed dreams, broken hearts, and rejections.

Many girls have hoped for the single rose, and the box of chocolates, or those special words, “Will you be my Valentine???” but this is not reality. How many girls have actually had a boy say these things or give these gifts? Very few, which is why I’m here to clarify for clueless boys.

First things first, man up! If you actually get the courage to ask her, there’s a way better chance she’ll say yes. Just walk up to her, put on your best smile, and ask. Asking means so much to a girl. She knows it takes a lot of guts, and it shows her that you care. Girls like feeling wanted by a special someone.

Next, maybe bring a nice little gift to give her. Chocolates are good, but you absolutely cannot get cruddy chocolate from the Dollar Tree.

They are gross and taste fake and plastic-y and usually end up in the trash. Get nice chocolates that she can enjoy without wanting to throw up.

Ghirardelli, Lindt, or Moonstruck are all very good choices.

While chocolate is great, it isn’t very memorable. Roses are always nice, or writing her a nice poem about how beautiful she is, and what you love about her. Girls LOVE cheesy stuff like that. Not only is as a poem more special, it is also more personal.

After interviewing girls throughout the school, they said that they would rather have something personal rather than a big day planned full of balloons and candy sweethearts and huge stuffed bears that sing a little song. It gets too overwhelming and sometimes embarrassing, and then you’ll lose your chance. If you do write a poem, make sure to write about all of the

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things you like about her; talk about her personality, or her eyes and her smile. You’ll definitely increase your chance of a yes.

Now the rest of this advice is if she says yes, or if you already have a Valentine. First off, compliment her. Saying how beautiful she looks, or telling her how much you care for her, is one of the things girls love most. All a girl wants is to feel noticed.

Many times when a girl talks to a boy, she gets put in the awkward situation where she has no idea what he is talking about. I know that this may cause some pain for you, but when it comes to conversation, you must refrain from talking about your favorite teams or that one mind-blowing touchdown, or your idol basketball player. Most girls will get super bored and/or confused about what the heck you’re talking about. She’ll listen for a while, but it gets annoying having to listen to guys talk about their man crush on Marcus Mariota. “I think food is a good topic to talk about, since everyone likes that!” said sophomore Veronika Ovchinnikova. A conversation is a two-way street. If you want her to listen to you, then you’re going to have to do the same. When she is talking, actually listen to what she has to say, and respond. If she feels like you aren’t listening, you might hurt her feelings or come off as being insincere.

Like having conversations, sometimes PDA can become awkward and uncomfortable. Most

of the girls I talked to, said that most PDA was

after you’ve eaten yours. Wait until she has given

gross. We would rather have verbal affection

you permission. I have also noticed that boys

then physical. If you do want to show a little bit

constantly check their phones, whether if it’s to

of physical affection, start slow, like holding her

check game scores or play clash of clans. This is

hand (unless it’s gross and covered in sweat)

just plain out rude. If you do this on a date you

or putting your arm around her. “The last thing

will probably hurt a girls feelings, and she might

I want,” said freshman Lily Gonzalez, “Is to be

assume that you are bored or not interested with

walking down the hall and seeing some guy eat-

her. So turn off your screen and stick it in your

ing a girl’s face off.” If you are already dating, it

pocket till after you’ve dropped her off. Obviously,

might be okay to give little kisses, but if you have

you don’t make her pay the bill, it’s nice to pay

just asked her out, a girl may feel that you are

for a girls’ dinner… and that’s also what we kind

going way to fast and may

of expect.

If you listen to this advice, you might ac-

get the wrong idea.

Start slow but

tually be able to have an enjoyable Valentine’s

spend quality time

Day. And remember, if the girl says no, or is just

with her. If you want

not interested, it’s okay! There are other girls out

to take her out some-

there that would happily be your date. Don’t

where, take her some-

beat yourself up, because guess what?! There’s

where nice or to a

always next year.

cool food cart, not Red

Robin’s or your favorite fast food place. “Don’t take her to places that are cheap or easy,”

Lauren McMurray Freshman

advised junior Maya Cohen. When you’re eating, it’s cute to share food, but girls sometimes feel self conscious about what they’re eating. If it’s super messy, they’ll always be worrying that there’s something on their face or in their teeth. So get something that makes her comfortable. When you go out to eat with her, keep your manners in check. Having to eat with guys every day, I’ve noticed that they like to scarf down their food and talk with their mouths full, which is pretty disgusting and usually ruins my appetite. Slow down and enjoy it with her. Girls tend to eat a lot slower, but that does not mean that you can come in and start eating her food

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Erica Ewton’s Early Exit

Bouncing down the hall with her blonde hair flow-

fore or very early into their junior year. Students who have

ing behind her, carrying multicolored binders and thick

known this is what they wanted to do for many years will

textbooks to her next class, she flashes a smile at her

even take summer classes before entering their junior year

companions, her teammates, and her peers. Her newly

in order to lighten their course load during their final year

made, Wilson green letterman’s jacket showcases all of

of high school. In Ewton’s case, in order to obtain all of her

her accomplishments of the last three years. Captain of the

prerequisites, she has had to be enrolled in nine courses

robotics team, swimming MVP, and the golf state champi-

this school year, three of which are AP. All of this is on top

onships are just a few of the patches. All of her academic

of multiple extracurricular activities.

accomplishments are pinned to the collar of her jacket,

Even though Ewton only had one credit when she

and on the side pocket is a patch of the year “2015.”

entered high school as a freshman, she still pondered

Some may think is an error, because Erica Ewton is only a

the idea of an early graduation, and with Wilson’s eight-

junior; however, it is correct, because Ewton has decided

course schedule, she was able to morph this thought into

to forgo her senior year and graduate early.

a reality.

Typically, people imagine early graduates as those who

“I think I knew from the beginning when I started high

do not enjoy high school. Early graduates are pinned as

school, but I really looked into it when I became a junior. I

the outsiders. They do not participate in clubs and extra-

only needed one credit my senior year, and I have always

curricular activities, instead these kids prefer to go home

known what I wanted to do would require years of school-

after school and decompress. For these students, high school is not the time of their lives. It is a place that they are stuck at for four years, unless they can get ahead and leave early.

That’s the drive for the stereotypical early graduate. High school just never clicked. They never found their

“I am definitely ready to get away and hopefully get some sun and excitement!

Ewton has taken advantage of every second of her high

I’m forty-five,” Ewton said.

But it wasn’t until October of 2014 that Ewton officially made her decision. It helped, too, that she had the support of her parents. In fact, Ewton’s mother had been an early graduate from high school herself and was proud to see Erica follow in her

sense of belonging. This, however, is not Ewton.

ing. I don’t want to be in school when

footsteps.

“I was only seventeen when I entered the University

school career. She has developed many relationships and

of Washington studying molecular engineering,” Stacey

is involved in countless extracurricular activities. She just

Ewton said. “I was surprised that she waited so long to

feels as though she could be even more productive by

decide to [graduate early]. I’m thrilled, and I think she’ll do

skipping her senior year all together.

great. I don’t think any kid would graduate early unless

“I’m the sort of person that can’t sit still. I always have to have something to do. I wanted to challenge myself with an early graduation,” Ewton said.

they really wanted [college life].”

Although Ewton loves the students, teachers, and environment of Wilson High School, she felt as though she

When she isn’t playing the drums for the Wilson High

was ready for a change, ready for something new, and

School band or fulfilling her duties as captain of the swim

ready to begin working towards a career in biochemical

team, she is preparing herself for college.

engineering or genetics. Ewton also wanted to be in a

Most students decide to pursue an early graduation be-

classroom that utilized every minute of class time to edu-

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cate students who actually wanted to be learning.

“I love to learn, and it’s frustrating when I can’t. I know that’s part of high school, though,” Ewton said.

sibilities, she had to quit. This is not the main sacrifice that Ewton had to make, though.

Ewton has given up memories with her peers, dances,

While frustration is one of the obstacles that Ewton

ditch day, her senior year. It was undoubtedly the hardest

has had overcome in order to stay on track for her early

part of her decision, because it is the unknown. She does

graduation, the largest obstacle that still consistently gets in

not know what she has chosen to surrender; she does not

the way is time management. Balancing classes, extracur-

know what she will be missing out on.

riculars, and a social life is hard enough for most students,

“I really considered that. I was not worried about miss-

but Ewton is completing

ing out academically,

another course inde-

because I am already

pendently at home.

taking a rigorous class load. It was mainly so-

“I’ll admit that there have been times that I’ve

cial. One of the reasons

broken down and cried

that I did not want to

just because I was too

graduate early was

overwhelmed,” Ewton

because I would miss

said.

out being swim team captain and I’d miss

Outside of the classroom Ewton is a member

senior prom and I would

of the band, golf team,

miss all of these things,”

and swim team, which

Ewton said.

Ewton knows hun-

fills up hours of free time that another student

dreds of students at Wil-

could spend studying.

son through her various

Instead of coming home

activities, but it was not

and relaxing for a cou-

until recently that she

ple hours before even

found a core group of

thinking about home-

friends. Although she has

work, Ewton is going

only been close with the

to practice and then

girls for a short while,

rushing home in order

they felt cheated out of

Erica working and studying hard for her classes.

to complete her homework and to work on her online course. Instead of lounging on the

a senior year with her.

“I didn’t want her to go. I’ve only known her for like a

couch, Ewton spends her time doing something productive

year and a half. High school is supposed to be four years,”

that will boost her college resume.

friend Shayla Gilbert said.

She has had to figure out her priorities during such a

Gilbert admitted that although she has only recently

busy time and give up some things that she truly loves,

become close to Ewton, she had already begun to visual-

like the robotics team. Ewton was captain her sophomore

ize a senior year with her. She could see the two of them

year, but in order to make time for all of her other respon-

getting ready for prom together and doing each other’s

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makeup, a hobby they had bonded over.

The news was surprising to her friends, but they have been nothing but supportive of Ewton and her decision.

“I was shocked, but I was happy that she knew what

meet up,” Gilbert said.

Although it may seem like all of the loose ends have been tied and that it is a happily ever after, it is only the beginning. The senioritous is kicking in, and Ewton still has

she wanted to do and had the courage to go for it,” Ra-

to wrap up her nine classes this semester before she can

chel Koch, one of her other close friends, said.

actually graduate. Unable to apply for early admission

Her senior year was the one aspect holding her back

because she had not yet taken the SAT or ACT, Ewton

from making the decision, but after talking with her par-

still has not heard back from the colleges that she has

ents, she realized that her senior year might not even hold

applied to. She does not even know what she scored on

up to her expectations.

her SAT exam. Ewton also has to visit colleges, select a

“I think that she had hoped that her senior year she

college, and decide whether or not to take senior photos.

would just enjoy life, and there wouldn’t be loads of pres-

In an attempt to take things one step at a time, she has

sure,” Stacey Ewton said. “But the truth is, you put pressure

decided to wait on visiting the schools until she has heard

on yourself. She’s a hard worker and would have taken

whether or not she has been accepted. She should know

hard classes, and she wouldn’t have needed them.”

sometime in March. This way, she will not be spending

After making her decision, Ewton noticed that things seemed to fall into place. She attended prom with her boyfriend Brennan Westerman last year, and when this

valuable time looking at schools that may not even be a reality.

The road ahead is tough, but no tougher than the road

swim season came around, she was elected swim team

she has had to pass through in order to reach this point.

captain by her teammates. These two experiences have

Ewton is hopeful and optimistic that she made the right

left Ewton with a feeling of completion and made it easier

choice and is right where she needs to be.

for her to let go of high school.

“Knowing Erica, she can do anything,” Gilbert said.

The questions that arise most frequently for Ewton now are about college.

“I am definitely ready to get away and hopefully get some sun and excitement! But I am nervous that it is going

Brooklyn Loiselle Junior

to be even harder than high school. With college there is a sense of responsibility and freedom, which I am excited for, but it also makes me nervous. I think I am ready for it, but I don’t know for sure,” Ewton said.

One thing she is not afraid of is the age gap between her and her new classmates. With such a variety of students all at different stages in their lives at college, she feels as though she will fit right in at whatever school she ends up attending.

Her friends at Wilson have even been talking to her about the possibility of reuniting with Ewton at college.

“We were talking, because I want to go to Los Angeles, and she wants to go to school in California, that we could

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When I was little, I was told stories of monsters that lived quietly beneath my bed and hid in the shroud of night. They threatened to eat my toes if I didn’t finish my broccoli or pick up my toys. In fear of those monsters, I did.

As I got older and grew to enjoy broccoli, I stopped hearing about these monsters and their existence was nearly forgotten. In their place was a newfound sense of responsibility. This lasted up until a couple years ago when I met the most disheartening monster of all. This one was dark and emaciated with serpentine jaws that could unhinge and swallow you whole. It immersed me in a dismal fog of isolation and irritation. If you haven’t caught on, this beast is depression. For years I felt that I was the only one being haunted by this condition, but I know now that I couldn’t have been more wrong. But as painful as it can be and as lonely as it feels, it can be managed, and life can be something worth living.

The first step to managing my depression has been understanding it. If you want to understand something,

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you start at the root. The root of my depression is the word itself. And frankly, I could really do without the word “depression” entirely. It carries the connotation of being broken, of being “sick.” Maybe this is because of my never-ending cycle of denial, but really, I hate it. When I am kneeling on my bedroom floor, my chest heaving from what feels to be hours of sobbing, the last thing I want to be thinking is that I am damaged goods.

I refuse to believe that this is entirely true. Like a pretentious, smart-ass character in a well known novel once told me, “Its a metaphor, see: you put the killing thing right between your teeth, but you don’t give it the power to do its killing.” John Green, as ridiculous as your metaphor may be, I see your point and I completely agree. Depression may not be a cigarette, but it can kill you just the same… if you enable it to do so. When I am in the boxing ring, lying stiffly in bed staring blankly at the ceiling above me, I expect to be faced with a famished, sleep deprived, grizzly bear that wants my head for breakfast. I am prepared to lose and I fully accept my de-

feat. But when I have the will power and energy to imagine

instead of a privilege and with every minute that falls away,

a gray haired, sausage-like, Chihuahua, panting heavily and

my energy drains from my body at an exponential rate. My

licking his nuts in the opposite corner, suddenly a window

ability to contribute to conversation is completely spent. And

opens up and victory seems possible. I see the word “depres-

of course people notice. With that, comes the dreaded, “Are

sion” as a bear. I want a fat-Chihuahua word. I want a word

you okay?” That is typically followed by, “Ya I’m fine. My head

that says, “Hey it’s nothing but a

just hurts.” And it’s not a lie.

splinter. It may sting for awhile,

My head does hurt, but not

but the pain will eventually sub-

in the way that an Advil could

side.” I want a word that makes

ease the pain, making every-

me laugh instead of cry. I want

thing dandy and well. It’s like

a word that doesn’t negate who

my head is a pot of water sitting

I am. I know that it is one thing

on a gas burner turned to high.

to say that depression isn’t scary,

For a few moments, the water is

and you can go about your day

still and calm, but minutes later

as if this illness doesn’t exist. I

the water is boiling over. It’s no

wish it were that easy. On “good

wonder sometimes I feel it is

days,” where I find myself up

easier to avoid the whole situa-

and about, actively participating

tion entirely. Sometimes it’s easier

in my swimmingly swell life, sim-

to just not plan anything with

ply defying depression comes

my friends. In extreme cases,

with ease, almost as though it

why bother even talking to them

had never been there. Howev-

at all? The exhaustion disrupts

er when the bad days come,

everything. Yes there are things

which they undeniably do, my

I could do to feel better, wheth-

hands feel like they are chained

er it be a hand full of vitamin

to the ground. And those days

supplements or a bit of yoga.

of unrelenting and futile yanking

Even though I should, I don’t do

at the chains can be tiring.

those things. The exhaustion is…

I am exhausted. These are

exhausting.

words I say too often, usually to

The bubbles in the water begin

describe a time when I am depleted of motivation. Typically

to form at the most inconvenient times. Towards the begin-

exhaustion can be taken care of with a power nap and a

ning of this year, I would sit down to do homework, and as

cup of coffee. Suddenly, you are back in the groove and life

my pencil hit paper, the water would boil over instantaneous-

continues as normal. IF that were the case for me, I wouldn’t

ly. I felt paralyzed by fear, and when I asked myself what

be here writing this. Countless opportunities have been

there was to be afraid of, no effort was needed to answer

passed up. Friendships have been sabotaged. It doesn’t

this question. It was like I stared myself dead in the eye,

matter the degree of importance or how much I desire to

no hope of escaping my own gaze and said, “I am afraid

be a part of something because the exhaustion is unbear-

because there is not enough time.” That thought consumed

able. Hanging out with my closest friends becomes a chore

me as I sat at that table, my pencil still frozen in my clammy,

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shaking fingers. The paper, lying there in front of me, still

thing. If there is one thing that I need to obtain, sooner rather

lacked any indication of productive brain activity. There was

than later, it is balance. Though it is too late to go back to

no way in hell that I could do the work that was asked of me.

last semester and study harder for those EOL tests, I can go

Work that I am entirely capable and even eager to do. Work

forward into this new semester with tools I would have never

that would save me from worries further down the road. That’s

had. These are tools that allow me to appreciate the people

how impractical it all is. There are plenty of hours in the day

around me and see a life for myself that I want to be a part

to complete the tasks at hand. However time is completely

of. Now I can prioritize my schoolwork, not because I will

different when you are entangled in your own thoughts caus-

feel worthless without academic recognition, but because

ing you to move sluggishly. Would you expect a turtle to walk

there is so much of life to be fully enjoyed once my school-

as many miles as a cheetah in the same amount of time?

work has been completed. Maybe I can even enjoy the

For me, there isn’t enough time for it all. I don’t allow myself

schoolwork too.

that time. I pack my schedule, trying to be the cheetah, but in all honesty, I am definitely the turtle. There isn’t enough time to do homework, to do yoga, to do chores, to play with my sister, to eat, to love, or to write. Every day there is a

There is no pride to be found in fighting the good fight alone

choice, be healthy or get things done.

Depression can’t be cured. With that fact, I think I carry some resentment. Whether I like it or not, my depression is part of me.

To make it clear, I, in no way, think that my depression makes me the person I am, but it has taught me so much and to deny it any credit towards the lessons

At some point, long after putting aside my suicidal day-

I have learned and the person I have become would be

dreams, I was confronted with a decision. And that was what

unfair. I have also learned and am continuing to learn from

I wanted my quality of life to be. Did I want my life to be lived

the people that have guided me along the way. Whether it

out of obligation or out of my own desire? Teaching myself

has been my school counselor, Julie, my boyfriend, my friends

to love the life I have has been a slow and rocky process.

or my family, through their love for me, I have learned to love

Though the outcome is priceless, there were some aspects of

myself. There is no pride to be found in fighting the good

my life that had to go neglected in order to appreciate life as

fight alone. Ask for help when you need it. Today I still strug-

it is.

gle with this but every time I do, the help I receive exceeds

School became lesser in priority. Throughout middle school

my expectations. But the love of others isn’t enough. The most

and freshman year, I had maintained a 4.0 GPA. My meth-

crucial step towards conquering my depression, has been

ods (averaging 5 hours of sleep, skipping breakfast and

embracing it. Nothing comes of self-loathing except more

lunch to do homework, and having little to no social life)

pain. I can’t selectively choose which parts of me to love. It’s

were unhealthy to say the least, but they are common and

all or nothing. And this time, I’m taking it all.

even encouraged behaviors among students. In my conquest for contentment, I slept more, ate healthier, and explored a world of beautiful people that I had turned my cheek to for so many years. I was feeling happier and I started to see the

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beauty in the world that I had been missing out on. But my grades suffered. Now, as I am dealing with the repercussions of finding happiness, I am left disappointed with my academic performance. You can indeed have too much of a good

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WHO IS YOUR SOULMATE? QUIZ START

Chris or Liam Hemsworth?

Vanilla

Chocolate or Vanilla?

Chocolate

Little spoon or big spoon?

No

How do you fare under peer pressure?

Bad

No

Do you like working out?

Who wears the pants in the relationship?

Yes

Woman

Would you rather be with a firefighter or doctor?

Cat or Dog?

Doctor

What does your soulmate do when you’re sad?

Comfort

Make you laugh

Good

Yes

Little

Big

Chris

Do you care about your appearance?

Firefighter

Liam

Man

What is more important?

Sensitivity

Humor

Dog

Cat

What would you do if someone stole your bae?

Cry

Deal with it

The Crybaby

The Firecracker

The Bro

Keywords: Emotional, clingy, sensitive This person will be completely dependent on you. They will invest themselves entirely to this relationship and make you their top priority. Easily distressed, they will think every unanswered text or call points to a future breakup. Nevertheless, they will be supportive of all your future endeavors.

See: Piper Chapman from Orange is the New Black

Keywords: Loud, sassy, fiery Emotionally lively and passionate, this person will be the yin to your yang.

You will find yourself getting caught up in their waves of emotion, whether it be positive or negative. This wildcard will keep you on your toes.

See: Charlie Kelly from It’s Always Sunny in Philidelphia

Keywords: Laidback, low-key More of a best friend than a significant other, this person is your go-to for everything--from food runs to deep convos. They undertand you on a level that other people don’t. You two may get mistaken as siblings instead of dating.

See: Jim Halpert from The Office

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FOLLOW THE ARROWS TO FIND OUT! Do you want someone that is over confident or self-concious?

Action

What kind of movie do you prefer?

Would you rather sleep in or wake up early?

Comfort

Self-conscious

Drama

Sleep in

Over Confident

No

Are you emotional?

Yes

Wake up early What are you more likely to call your significant other?

What’s your idea of sexy?

Mystery

Yes

Do you like attention?

Dude

Sexy

Your significant other is having a bad day, do you comfort them?

Do you go with the flow?

Yes No

No

No

Would you rather cuddle by the fire or go on an adventure?

Yes

Would you rather be with someone that is spontaneous or loyal?

Do you want a fighter?

No Yes

Cuddle

Spontaneous

Adventures

Loyal

The Hollywood

The Joan of Arc

The Comedian

Keywords: Good-looking, fit Glamorous and put-together, this is the type of person you will admire wistfully from afar. They may appear standoffish, but you’re one of the people they get along with.

See: Blair Waldorf from Gossip Girl

Keywords: Strongwilled, tough This person will be unyieldingtoward any negative influences. Like a true equalist, they are fervent toward their beliefs. They will not stop in striving toward what they believe is right.

See: Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation

Keywords: Brash, humorous, witty This person is the classic “class clown” type whose main objective in life is to make people laugh. They hate to take things seriously and will avoid similar situations at all costs. Their comforting skills may be abysmal, but they will try to keep your spirits perpetually high with jokes.

See: Chandler Bing from Friends

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From Rainbows To Rain An insider’s look at Hawaii

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Trojan Horse: Is this your first teaching job?

Suehiro: No, no. I taught in a couple of different schools in

TH: What were some of your favorite things to do

Oahu for eighteen years. So this will be my nineteenth year

on Oahu?

of teaching. I was born in Hawaii, but my parents moved us to the Northwest and I moved back to Hawaii after college and lived there for twenty-one years. I moved back to the Northwest this past summer.

S: I spent a lot of time playing beach volleyball in the first few years I lived in Hawaii. Later on, I enjoyed being outdoors.

People would be surprised how little time people who work in Hawaii have to spend doing things you would do on a vacation. Most of the time, I would only get to the beach a

TH: What was the transition from Hawaii to Port-

lot when my family and friends would come visit me. Then I

land like?

would get the chance to play tourist!

S: Obviously, the weather is quite different here. I guess one

TH: What are some things you miss?

of the most striking things is putting your contacts in, in the morning, and it’s cold. In Hawaii, it was warm (laughs) It’s

S: I miss the food in Hawaii. I miss being able to pick up

very beautiful here and in Hawaii, but I think the color palette

something from the store or a little restaurant or a hole in

is quite different. It takes a while to get used to the different

the wall. So if I want that same kind of food I have to make

colors, but having grown up in the Northwest I was used to

it myself, which isn’t a bad thing, but it just takes more time.

it to a certain degree. I did attend school here in Oregon at

Some things I recommend if you are in the Honolulu area:

George Fox University.

Shave Ice (melon and lychee flavor) at the Waiola Store in McCully, The Ma tai Soo (barbecue pork baked in flaky pastry) at Char Hung Sut in Chinatown, Lau Lau (pork and fish

TH: Do you speak Hawaiian?

S: No, I know some basic words. Everyone there signs his or her email Aloha and Mahalo and I still find myself continuing to do that. I’m actually Chinese and Japanese. My family came down to Hawaii to work on the sugar plantations. Our language has been lost and it would have only been my

wrapped in taro leaf and steamed) from Youngs Fish Market in Kalihi, Poke Bowl (raw fish on rice) from Nico’s at Pier 38, and Okazu (Japanese picnic style lunch) from Gulick Delicatessen on King Street.

TH: What are the differences between living in Ha-

great grandparents who spoke it as their first language- that’s

waii and being a tourist?

how long we’ve been in Hawaii for.

S: Despite what people might think, most people don’t live the life of the “locals” portrayed in shows like Hawaii 5-0. We

TH: Did you live on just Oahu or some of the other

don’t always go surfing, hiking, take lunch breaks at picnic

islands?

tables on the beach, or eat shave ice every day. Hawaii has

S: I lived on Oahu, but visited all of the islands.

some of the worst traffic in the nation, and with the cost of living in Honolulu so high, many have to commute an hour or

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more each way to get to town. So a lot of my day was spent

TH: Any interesting facts or tips about living in

on the road. I lived in Honolulu and worked 22 miles away

Hawaii?

in Ewa Beach. In the morning, it would take 30 minutes, but after school it took me about 45 minutes to an hour to get back to town. However, much of Oahu looks like it does on the TV shows or in the brochures: pristine, turquoise blue water, palm trees and white sand beaches, but there are also unique neighborhoods and parts of Oahu that are hidden, and really fun. Chinatown, Honolulu Harbor, the Kaka’ako Arts district, various botanical gardens and lesser-known beaches on the Windward side are some of my favorite places to hang out. For the most part, just like anywhere, the rhythms of life are not unlike anywhere: drive to work, drive home, eat and occasionally play. I think that being somewhat of an active person, I enjoyed the outdoors more than the average longtime Hawaii resident, but most people I knew, unless they were recent mainland transplants, rarely ever had time to go to the beach.

TH: Economically, what are some differences?

S: Because of the high cost of real estate, it would not be uncommon so see a forty-year-old professional, married or single, still living with his or her parents. It is expensive to own a home in Hawaii, and it is also expensive to rent. Most parents know that the best chance for their kids to own property in Hawaii is to help them out financially. It is not uncommon to have three or four generations under the same roof. Hawaii is about 60% Asian or Hawaiian, so culturally there is a great emphasis on filial piety, the expectation that children will care for their parents when they get old. The pooling of resources also includes grandparents taking on the huge role of caring for grandchildren before and after school while parents work long hours to make ends meet. Since family is everywhere, weddings, graduation parties, baby luaus and standing family dinners are very routine.

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S: Most common use of the shaka sign - not just for pictures!

Shaka sign [Hang loose hand gesture] can mean, “It’s cool,” or “Right on!” But the most common use? Hawaiians use the shaka sign (sometimes even sticking the whole arm out the window) to say “thanks” while driving in order to acknowledge that some other driver gave you a courtesy. Either they let you into their lane, waited while you backed out of your parking stall (even if they weren’t even going to take your space), let you turn left first in front of them at an intersection while they waved you on before making their own left turn, etc. I have had to adjust my driving habits since moving to the mainland. Portlanders think they are courteous drivers?

Not as courteous as in Hawaii.

TH: What are some interesting things about the culture of Hawaii?

S: I would make sure to not call someone from Hawaii “Hawaiian” just because they are from the state of Hawaii. I would never claim to be Hawaiian, because I am not of the Native Hawaiian race. My great-grandparents immigrated to Hawaii from Japan and China in the 19th century, so I say that I am “from Hawaii” or that I am “local” or a “kama’aina,” which means that someone is a “child of the land,” literally.

Someone who speaks Hawaiian language and is of Hawaiian ancestry would say that he is either Hawaiian or “kanaka maoli,” literally “native man. Also something interesting and very different from here is the kids don’t call adults by their first names if they are old enough to be their parents. “Auntie” and “Uncle” are used to show respect, regardless of whether or not you are related. Interestingly enough, hardly anyone uses “Mr.” or “Mrs.” It’s just “Auntie” and “Uncle,” even if you don’t know their first names! It’s interesting because everyone

knows each other or knows someone you know. It’s differ-

of the food and how much care and thought people put

ent because there is a little bit more accountability and an

into it. Coming from a place where food is really important,

effort to get along and be nice to people because chances

it’s kind of nice. It’s almost like a food theme park. I think the

are you know someone that person knows. As a teacher I

diversity of the landscape is really nice because you can go

could use that to my advantage, because I would know my

in any direction and see the mountains and the ocean. I also

students’ aunts or uncles. So I could say to a student, I know

really like being able to drive; I’ve gone up to Washington

your auntie: she cuts my hair or something along those lines.

several times and being closer to my nieces and nephews is

That feeling of connectivity creates a sense of accountability,

something I really appreciate.

responsibility and reciprocation, which is something I miss. It has been a culture shock, even though I have been here and know what it’s like.

TH: Lastly, what are some things you like about Portland?

Quinn Vlacich Sophomore

Photo by Quinn Vlacich

S: I actually kind of like the cooler weather. I like the diversity

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“If you can’t learn because my shoulders are out,then you have a learning problem.”

The Battle of the Dress Code This is school, not the beach.

Junior Gwyneth Bushman poses in her outfit.

Walking through Wilson High School can be like

that has students and teachers butting heads is the claim

stumbling upon some bizarre burlesque. It is unusual not

of distraction--particularly, the allegation that the way

necessarily because of the outfits involved; on the contrary,

female students dress is distracting to the male students

the students’ apparel appears sober in comparison to their

in class. Low necklines, exposed collarbones and naked

risqué counterparts. No, it is different because of the dress-

thighs have all prompted these accusations; however,

ers’ attitudes. Whereas a real exotic dancer is wearing

a point of significance that many anti slut shamers are

her skimpy outfit for the audience, Wilson students wear

focusing on is that the male students are rarely called out

theirs for themselves. With their short skirts, plunging neck-

for similar offenses. “I saw a guy wearing a shirt with a girl

lines and exposed midriffs, the message these students

in a bikini on it, and nobody said anything,” junior Liora

are trying to put across is not one of titillation, but rather

Cahana said. Female students have expressed concern

self-expression. After being the victims of the freshly topical

that they will receive less education than their male pupils

issue of “slut shaming,” some young women have decided

as a result of being sent home to change clothing.

to put the dress code to the test. They are aware that they have an audience—and they don’t care.

Although there can be a generalization that all Wilson

“A lot of the time it’s stupid stuff like, ‘Oh, that’s going to distract the learning environment’ or ‘This is going to make someone not be able to think,” senior Kaely Goodman

students are affected by the restrictions of the dress code,

said. “If you can’t learn because my shoulders are out, then

it is the girls who are hit the hardest. One recurring issue

you have a learning problem.”

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Along with the gender issue, there are also qualms that not all girls are getting called out on dress code violations.

“I’ve heard that a lot of curvier girls get called out more

Intentional or not, these “other” students sympathize with the position in which these blatant dress code violations place their teachers. Teachers Ellen Whatmore and Kate

often,” junior Gwyneth Bushman said. “I already have my

Morgan say that they remind students of the dress code

own issues with that sort of thing, and being told by the

not because they are trying to be tyrannical, but rather

administration that you’re a slut [adds] to young girls’ self

to prepare them for the work world later on in their lives.

hatred.”

But, they also wonder if there is a generational gap that

Not all students share these aforementioned opinions in respect to the dress code. “Me personally as a student

makes them view a student’s dress as inappropriate.

“Sometimes I feel like I’m viewing them through an older

would never be distracted and suffer academically be-

lens . . . Then I try to think, ‘If I were at this age, would I be

cause of what someone was wearing,” senior Luke Burton

shocked by it or just think that’s a cute top?” Whatmore

said. “But I do understand looking at it from a teacher’s

said.

perspective, of [them] having to avert their eyes.” He sympathizes with his teachers’ discomfort regarding styles of clothing; if one of their students is wearing an outfit that they perceive as unsuitable and tell them so, then

There is even more pressure now for girls to fight the slut shaming movement

Sometimes the reactions of these young women toward teachers go even further than the grumbles that result from being called out. For male teachers in particular, these accusations take on a more personal tune.

“Just the fact that they’re looking long

they are considered “gross” for noticing. There is an extra effort of having to avoid looking at

enough to point it out is creepy,” junior Zahra Malikshah

students, as it could be seen as inappropriate.

said.

Burton isn’t alone in his opinion, which particularly runs

Girls that have been called out because of the dress

rampant among the “others”: students who dress within

code have expressed this feeling with a little more than

the bounds of the dress code and have no qualms with

disgust. Although they push so firmly for gender-neutral

it. As a result, they instead receive a front row viewing of

treatment when being called out for dress code viola-

the battle between their peers and the administration.

tions, they are hypocritical in that they are just as biased

Although they do not have as heated of an opinion about

in terms of the teachers’ genders. They have radically

this issue, they nevertheless have their own sentiments

differing reactions toward being called out that depend

regarding their peers.

on whether the teacher is male or female. If the teacher

“It tells me something about them and how they want to be seen by others,” senior James Olsen said.

is female, then their response is either defensive or retorts.

However, if the teacher is a male, then those accusations

Although most male students questioned begin their

immediately jump to sexual deviancy. These girls’ allega-

opinions in favor of their female peers, there is always a

tions flirt with hints toward pedophilia, which makes male

“but” following soon afterward.

teachers hesitant to call out their female pupils. Although

“They want to dress like that, it’s their decision. But I

health teacher Aaron Olsen has a daughter that attends

can see how it would make [people] feel uncomfortable,”

Wilson High School, this does not stop him from falling in

senior Vincent Lawson said.

with this hesitance.

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“There’s [a line] that I feel uncomfortable crossing. I’d

misogynistic tones, but assured her that the administration

feel more comfortable telling a female teacher to talk to a

was not as strict as the students were making them out

student than I would be to confront that person myself,” he

to be; basically, they had to get over it. Meanwhile, the

said.

aforementioned student’s identity remains unknown.

A culmination of the tension between students and

Despite Chatard’s assurances that the administration is

teachers seemingly reached its peak last year. There was

doing all they can to support student’s choices, there is still

an uproar when Portland Public Schools updated their

a hefty number of girls who feel that there is injustice. With

dress code to include

the warmer weather having

even stricter policies

officially abandoning Port-

such as “tight clothing,”

land, the young women of

a piece of protocol that

Wilson can no longer blame

may have been adhered

the heat for their short skirts

to if it had not been di-

and crop tops. There is even

rected solely toward girls;

more pressure now for the

slips of paper embla-

girls to fight the slut shaming

zoned with the revised

movement and, as a result,

dress code appeared al-

to prove that what a young

most overnight and only

woman chooses to wear has

in the female restrooms.

no consequences on learning

“Last year when they

whatsoever. Their freedom of

posted all the dress code

choice is at stake. After all, if

[fliers] in the bathrooms

the girls in high school can’t

I read some of it, and I

dress how they’d like now,

was absolutely infuriated

can they ever?

by it considering that it was singling out girls,” junior Elena Braxton said. In an act of defiance, several unnamed girls wrote “STOP SLUT

Junior Zoe Stuckless displays what she wears on a regular school day.

SHAMING” in red marker across the papers. Senior Chloe Hage had the inside scoop of the incident.

“I emailed Mr. Chatard a big long feminist rant, and he

Erica Keaveney Senior

actually said that it wasn’t a staff member. It was a student who put it up there as [a statement],” she said. Mr. Chatard informed Hage that he was aware of the dress code’s

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Photos by Erica Keaveney

Parking Lot Woes Like a responsible adult, at registration, I purchased a parking pass with indignation.

For I was one who planned to be Not an ass for all to see.

But alas, the plans of peaceful parking failed, And the reign of senseless sophomores prevailed.

A glimpse outside a window will show The amount of spots dwindling so low.

Students park in teacher spaces, With teachers in each other’s faces.

“This parking spot is mine!” they scream, The anger making them burst at the seam.

This simple problem could be erased If sophomores knew their rightful place.

The solution is easy indeed, For a red parking pass is all they need.

Free of stress and free of charge, They need only hang it in the back of their cars.

With this pass they could park at Rieke, And this whole dispute would be not so freaky.

With this sign of true responsibility, None of this stress would be killing me.

No more would upperclassmen be 30 minutes late, For having to park out-of-state.

Teachers could once again have a spot for themselves, And we could all leave our anger on the shelf.

So no longer do we have to fret, Because with assuredness do I bet That with a bit of pull and push, We can stop beating around the bush, And instead of resorting to an all-out-brawl, We can end this fiasco once and for all...

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